Despite the lowering of Taal Volcano’s alert level from 4 to 3, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on concerned local chief executives (LCEs) in Batangas and Cavite and the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other public safety units not to drop their guard and continue to take necessary precautionary measures should the volcano erupt again.
“Ayon...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año supports the sacking by new PNP Chief Archie Francisco Gamboa of three senior police officers for playing golf while on duty, calling it a "serious breach of discipline.”
"Hindi puwedeng kung sino pa ang inatasang magpatupad ng batas ang siya pang sumusuway sa mga simpleng regulasyon. Police service is an...
Proponents of the move to amend critical provisions in the 1987 Constitution have revved up efforts to get Congress to pass their proposed measures and adopt desired social, political, economic, and electoral reforms.
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday conducted a briefing for heads of offices of members of the House of Representatives to push for the amendments...
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said yesterday there would be enough time for the Senate and the House of Representatives to let constitutional reforms happen before President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends in 2022.
Año said he was confident the move to amend the 1987 Constitution could pass plenary debate as Congress prepares for deliberations on the committee report...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarified news reports that came out yesterday and said today that only eight barangays in Tagaytay City are covered by its mandatory evacuation order and therefore businesses may reopen in other barangays.
DILG Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said that in Tagaytay, the PHIVOLCS listed eight of its barangays as...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government ( DILG ) said that its order for mandatory evacuation in all barangays within the 14-km high risk danger zone was done together with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council ( NDRRMC ) and upon recommendation of the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
"Both the DILG and NDRRMC acted upon the strong...
As Taal Volcano is still on Alert Level 4, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today said that the government is on top of the situation with zero casualties and zero looting since January 12 when the volcano first had a phreatic eruption.
“The local government units along with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and other...
We welcome the designation of PLt Gen Archie Gamboa as the new Chief, PNP. He is very qualified for the job. I expect that he will work harder now that he is the permanent head of the PNP and lead the organization in its intensified fight against illegal drugs, criminalilties, communist terrorist groups and extremists.
I also expect that he would continue to cleanse the PNP ranks of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on the public “not to risk their safety and their lives” and to abide by the 14-kilometer radius danger zone of Taal Volcano because of the continuous exposure to the hazards in the wake of the volcanic eruption.
“Sumunod po tayo sa mandatory evacuation recommended by PHIVOLCS and imposed by the DILG....
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) reiterated that Taal Volcano Island located in the middle of Taal Lake is strictly off limits to any and all persons and have directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to stop and prevent those who wish to return to the island to retrieve their belongings or rescue their animals such as horses and cows.
“Secretary Eduardo M....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) respects the decision of the President to remove the procurement of equipment as one of the PNP’s administrative functions and is currently studying how the directive can be implemented.
“Secretary Eduardo Año has directed our lawyers to study the matter and to make their recommendations to him on how it can be...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año has directed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to "mobilize all resources in aid of the road-clearing and cleaning operations as well as other needed efforts" in the aftermath of the Taal Volcano eruption.
"In these trying times, we must unite as a nation and respond with urgency. I therefore direct the BFP to...
I have placed the Philippine National Police on full disaster response status and they are currently implementing mandatory evacuation in areas directly affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano in close coordination with Local Government Units. We have mobilized all PNP Search and Rescue assets in PRO 4A for the conduct of timely and rapid disaster response.
All PNP Regional Directors in...
A day before Traslacion 2020, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año assures the public and devotees that "all bases are covered" as 13,624 police officers will ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the procession in celebration of the annual feast of the Black Nazarene.
"Despite it taking a shorter route than usual, we guarantee the public and...
In hiring the 17,000 new police officers programmed under national budget this year, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to hire only “the best and the brightest” for the police force and “not to settle for less than what the public deserves.”
“I don’t want...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has filed administrative charges against ten (10) local chief executives (LCEs) for failing to comply with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to clear roads of illegal obstructions and return to the public the use of all major roads and highways.
DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said this is just the first batch of cases filed...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that close police monitoring and patrolling of key areas nationwide has led to a 81% decrease in stray bullet incidents and 43% decrease in illegal discharge of firearms incidents this holiday season compared to the same period last year.
“Habang lahat tayo ay nagdiriwang kasama ang ating mga pamilya,...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año commended the Baguio traffic policeman who was almost run-over by an intoxicated taxi driver in a viral video for bravely enforcing the law at the risk of his own life and asked the Supreme Court (SC) to probe the alleged bullying done by a judge for the release of the suspect from police custody.
"He was...
To help avert a possible water crisis this year, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging all local government units (LGUs) to fast track the processing of the necessary permits for water-related projects to expedite their completion and enhance water security.
“Malaking perhuwisyo para sa ating mga kababayan kapag kulang o walang tubig. Kaya inaatasan ko ang...
In order to ensure a safe celebration of New Year’s eve, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urges the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its crackdown on the manufacture, sale, and use of illegal firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices to prevent fireworks-related injuries.
“Habang papalapit ang New Year, nagsusulputan pa rin ang mga ipinagbabawal...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is accepting the challenge of the so-called “Makabayan bloc” for a Congresional inquiry on the government’s program for rebel surrenderers as this will be an opportunity to place on the record the thousands of rebel surrenderers who have been benefited by the program and whose lives has been changed by the program.
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All barangay officials and functionaries are entitled to receive a social assistance benefit not exceeding their monthly compensation beginning December 20, 2019 under the Yuletide Social Assistance Program (YSAP), according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that all elected and appointed barangay officials, including...
It is the prerogative of the President, as commander-in-chief, to declare a unilateral ceasefire for the Christmas season and we abide by his decision. I have already directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to comply and to issue appropriate orders to all units in the field.
While we remain vigilant and take a strong defensive stance, this will also give an opportunity for our policemen...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging local government units (LGUs) and has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to target zero-firecracker injuries this holiday season by sustaining the implementation of national and local policies regulating the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices.
"Ituloy-tuloy lang...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) today said that communist terrorist groups (CTGs) have “no place to hide” after two high-ranking leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed after a shoot-out with joint police and military units in Quezon City last Thursday afternoon.
“As I promised, we will get you first even before you get near us....
Six hundred forty-eight (648) local government units (LGUs) were recently recognized during the second 2019 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Awards “for their efforts in ensuring drug-free communities” by complementing the national government’s anti-illegal drugs program through their local ADACs.
“Congratulations to our ADAC awardees on your...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is pushing for the passage of law that seeks to create and institutionalize anti-drug abuse councils (ADACs) in all provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays nationwide.
DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that once the bill is passed into law, all local government units (LGUs) will be required to continue the...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) advised the public to be wary of fake news about a series of online viral videos of alleged abduction of persons for organ harvesting by men in a white van.
“The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confirmed as ‘fake news’ the latest viral video of the alleged abduction of a 10-year-old boy in Bulacan. There are...
