DILG: NTF-ELCAC should be enhanced, not abolished

THE NATIONAL Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) will continue to function under the current administration, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said earlier this week.

P10-M bounty up for arrest of Quiboloy

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy
wanted poster. (Lloyd Caliwan)

PRIVATE CITIZENS have pooled a PHP10-million reward for anyone who can give information that will lead to the arrest of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said on Monday.

Ombudsman suspends Guo, 2 others over graft cases filed by DILG

THE OFFICE of the Ombudsman has ordered the suspension of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and two others for up to six months in connection with the graft charges filed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

DILG orders NAPOLCOM to strip Bamban mayor of police powers

DEPARTMENT OF the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Monday said he has ordered the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) to initiate proceedings to revoke Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's control over the local police within her jurisdiction.

PBBM extends employment of COS, JO gov’t workers till end-2025

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has extended the engagement of contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in the government whose contracts are set to expire by the end of this year.

DILG, gov't fiscal bodies partner on sound financial mgmt in LGUs

THE DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has partnered with the government's fiscal oversight bodies on the adoption of sound public financial management measures to ensure improved performance and efficient delivery of basic services by local government units (LGUs).

DILG-led Bohol Task Force starts Chocolate hills structures probe

MEMBERS OF the Bohol Task Force are now in the province and have started a probe on the construction of a resort within the popular Chocolate Hills, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos said on Tuesday.

DILG: Amusement tax moratorium ‘big step’ to help film industry

DEPARTMENT OF the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has lauded the Metro Manila Council (MMC) for granting a three-year moratorium on amusement taxes, saying it is big step to revive the Filipino film industry.

Learn from world’s best, Abalos tells cops joining UAE SWAT meet

DEPARTMENT OF the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on members of the Philippine National Police's 84th Special Action Company - Rapid Deployment Battalion to give their best and “learn from the world’s best” as they represent the country in the 2024 UAE SWAT Dubai Police Challenge.

PBBM declares Oct. 10-16 as ‘Linggo ng Lupong Tagapamayapa’

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has declared Oct. 10-16 of every year as “Linggo ng Lupong Tagapamayapa” to raise public awareness of the village officials’ role in maintaining peace and order in the community.

Marcos prohibits collection of fees on vehicles transporting goods

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has prohibited local government units (LGUs) from collecting toll fees and charges on all motor vehicles transporting goods or merchandise.

NPA's continuing attempts to disrupt dev't projects bared

THE NEW People's Army (NPA) continues to stage attacks targeting various development projects of the government aimed at improving the quality of life in formerly rebel-controlled barangays, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) said on Monday.

Senate urged to support more benefits for barangay health workers

A LAWMAKER on Monday urged the Senate to consider passing a proposal seeking to provide barangay health workers (BHWs) with more compensation and benefits.

Abalos seeks COA report on cops’ measly service incentive in ‘22

DEPARTMENT OF the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. is seeking for the Commission on Audit (COA) report in connection with the release of the 2022 service recognition incentive (SRI) to police officers which showed that some received less than the agreed amount.

Benepisyo ng mga senior citizens dapat ibigay

MULING PINAALALAHANAN ni Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. ang mga pamahalaang lokal na tiyaking naibibigay sa mga senior citizen ang lahat ng mga benepisyong inilaan sa kanila alinsunod sa batas.

Seguridad sa bansa, pinaigting pa!

MANILA - Tiniyak ngayon ni Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos, Jr. na nakatutok ang Philippine National Police (PNP) sa mga high-profile killing laban sa mga local officials at patuloy ang pagbabantay ng pulisya para siguruhin ang kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan.

Lawmakers express concern, urge reforms over PNPA

THE SENATE Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Wednesday expressed its determination to implement reforms at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) through legislation.

Entire Bayawan City police force sacked amid NegOr guv slay

THE PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) has revamped the entire force of the Bayawan City Police Station in Negros Oriental in the aftermath of last weekend's attack that resulted in the death of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight civilians.

Govt launches ‘BIDA’ program against illegal drugs

ILIGAN CITY - The government has launched the “Buhay Ingatan Droga'y Ayawan” (BIDA) Program in an effort to reduce the demand and supply for illegal drugs and also provide rehabilitation for those who need it.

Strive hard for the people, DILG tells local governments

COTABATO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government has urged local governments to strive hard and prioritize the welfare of their constituents as it awarded 16 local governments from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) the “Gawad Kalasag” award for their disaster risk reduction and management initiatives.