DILG Mourns Death Of Bulacan Rescuers

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos

DILG: “Ang inyo pong serbisyo ay hindi matatapatan ng kahit anumang halaga lalo na sa panahon ng kalamidad.” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government mourned the death of 5 rescuers from Bulacan who responded to distress calls during the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Karding”. Interior Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said … Read more

DILG Reminds LGUs Not To Buy, Use Luxury Vehicles For Operations

DILG Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos

DILG: “Dapat po tayong maging halimbawa sa ating mga nasasakupan sa masinop na paggamit ng pondo ng bayan” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government reminded local government units (LGUs) that they are not allowed to buy or use luxury vehicles for their operations. In a statement On Wednesday, DILG Secretary Benjamin … Read more

DILG Says LGUs Not Following Indoors Face Mask Policy To Be “Disciplined”

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos

DILG: “Sinabi nga ni Usec. Vergeire about the indoors, we really have to implement this one.” DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government warned that local government units (LGUs) not following the national government’s policy on the use of face masks indoors will be “disciplined”. To recall, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said … Read more

FLORITA UPDATE: DILG Says PBBM Wants Evacuation Centers Identified

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos

Amidst the onslaught of the severe tropical storm Florita, DILG gave an update on PBBM’s directive. FLORITA UPDATE — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. directed the identification of available evacuation centers amidst the onslaught of the severe tropical storm. On Tuesday, DILG Secretary Benhur … Read more

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos Clarifies Distribution Of Educational Assistance Remains With DSWD

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos: “Ang gagawin ng DILG ay mag aassist lang po kami (in the cash aid distribution)“ DILG SECRETARY BENHUR ABALOS — The Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government clarified that the distribution of educational assistance will remain with the Department of the Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). On … Read more

DILG Orders LGUs To Intensify Campaign For National ID Registration

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos

DILG to LGUs: “Enjoin your constituents to get a National ID” DILG — On Tuesday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government called on local government units (LGUs) to intensify its campaign for the National ID registration. DILG ordered LGUs to exert their efforts in urging their constituents to register for the National ID. … Read more