“Walang puwang ang kabiguan sa oportunidad ng pagbabago at pagsisimula.” Ito ang binigyang-diin ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) habang hinihimok ang mga local government units (LGUs) ng Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) na suportahan ang umiiral na BARMM Regional Government sa pamumuno ni Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim.

“Hindi...

With the Department of Health (DOH) declaring a national dengue alert, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año calls on all local government units (LGUs) to immediately undertake clean up drives to eliminate all mosquito-breeding areas to stop the spread of dengue in their respective areas.

“The alarming increase of dengue cases in several areas...

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging local government units (LGUs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to support the interim BARMM Regional Government led by Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim saying that there is “no room for failure in this opportunity for change and a fresh start.”

“We cannot afford to fail in BARMM...

Sa pangatlong taon ni Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte, iniulat ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) na bumaba sa 11 porsyento ang krimen at higit sa 12,000 barangay ang ngayo'y drug-free bunga ng 'participatory governance' at aktibong kolaborasyon sa pagitan ng pamahalaang nasyunal at pamahalaang lokal, mga mamamayan at stakeholders.

“Malaking bahagi kayo sa naging...

On President Rodrigo Duterte’s third year in office, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported that crime volume dipped by 11 percent and around 12,000 barangays are now drug-free as a result of “participatory governance” or the active collaboration between the government and the local government units (LGUs), citizens, and other stakeholders.

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) culminated today its newly-elected officials (NEO) orientation program for the country’s 81 first-time and re-elected provincial governors as it challenged them “to step up in the journey towards good local governance.”

“We have made great leaps but we will have mountains to hurdle. As the highest level of...

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año commended Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso for hitting the ground running and for showing strong political will in solving the many problems of the City of Manila.

“Manila is the showcase of the Philippines. It is the first place foreigners see when they come to our country, so...

Some P3.455-billion or 85% out of the total P4.055-billion funds under the Recovery Assistance for Yolanda (RAY) have already been liquidated by concerned local government units (LGUs) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that the remaining 15% or P600.67-million...

A total of 1,715 newly-elected local chief executives will undergo an orientation course on good local governance where they are expected to craft their First 100 Days Plan and Executive Agenda organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) this July.

DILG Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said that the Orientation Course: Priming Leaders for Effective...

Hinihimok ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang mga pamahalaang lokal na nagdeklara sa Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) bilang persona non grata (mga taong hindi welcome o malugod na tinatanggap sa lugar) na huwag magpapadala sa banta ng mga komunistang rebelde at maging matibay na kakampi ng pamahalaan upang wakasan ang armed conflict sa...

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urges local government units (LGUs) that declared the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP/NPA) as persona non grata “not to succumb to the terrorist group's threats and remain steadfast” in the government's drive to end armed conflict in the country in the face of growing threats from communist...

A total of P11.714-billion has been earmarked this year to finance local development projects in 1,373 municipalities across the country under the Assistance to Municipalities (AM) Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that the AM program will cover priority projects such as local access roads including drainage system;...

With the assumption of a new set of local government officials yesterday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) calls on its field officers to be professional and ready “to shepherd and guide” the new set of local officials to enable them to perform their tasks in their localities effectively.

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año says that all City and Municipal...

The Cabinet-level Inter-Agency Task Force on the Federalism and Constitutional Reform (IATF) led by Interior and Local Governments Secretary Eduardo Año is committed to helping President Rodrigo R. Duterte realize his dream of a federal Philippines and will work double time to inform the people of the merits of Federalism once the new Congress opens its session next month.

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Pinuri ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang Philippine National Police (PNP) sa walang-puknat nitong pagkilos para sugpuin ang kriminalidad sa bansa matapos bumaba ng sampung porsiyento ang naitalang bilang ng krimen nitong nakaraang buwan ng Mayo.

Ayon kay DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año, base sa datos ng PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management,...

Matapos ipag-utos ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ipatigil ang operasyon ng Kapa Community Ministry International inc., hinimok naman ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang lahat ng mayor ng lungsod at bayan na kanselahin at/o ipawalang-bisa ang business permit ng Kapa upang ilayo ang publiko sa paglagak ng kanilang pinaghirapang pera sa mapanlinlang na investment...

Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to shut down the operations of Kapa Community Ministry International Inc., the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) enjoins all city and municipal mayors to cancel and/or revoke the business permits of Kapa “to prevent the public from being duped into investing their hard-earned money into an apparently fraudulent...

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its unwavering commitment to curb criminality that resulted to a 10 percent decrease in the total crime volume in May this year.

Citing records from the PNP’s Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that the total crime volume...

While the rainy season is expected to start this June, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is encouraging local government units (LGUs) to also tighten their preparations not only for the wet season but also earthquakes which strike with no warning.

DILG Spokesperson and Undersecretary Jonathan E. Malaya says that all governors, mayors, and punong barangays are urged to...

As the nation celebrates the 121st anniversary of the Philippine Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año calls on all peace-loving Filipinos, particularly the youth, indigenous peoples (IPs), and urban poor, “to protect our freedom and shun recruitment of leftist enemies of the state who are behind...

Just a few days before the deadline of filing of Statement of Contributions and Expenses (SOCE), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reminds anew local candidates who participated in the May 2019 midterm elections to file their SOCE not later than June 13.

Under the law, all candidates, including those who were not elected, self-funded, and those who withdrew their...

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año promoted five Regional Directors (RDs) of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to the rank of Chief Superintendent equivalent to a one-star rank.

The newly-promoted officers are Chief Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Ang Kwan Tiu, Chief Supt. Samuel Cataniag Tadeo, Chief Supt. Jorge Bacricio Fariñas, Chief Supt. Lindy...

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) condemns the killing of a member of the Citizens Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) who was participating in the Brigada Eskwela program in La Paz, Agusan Del Sur by alleged combatants of the New People’s Army (NPA).

Citing reports from the Philippine Army, DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año said that Felipe Amado, 42, was...

To promote the character development and enhance the leadership skills of young Filipino girls, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging city and municipal mayors to designate their local Girl Scout coordinators who will be on top of organizing Girl Scout programs for girls and young women in their localities.

“Girl scouting is important in instilling the...

We in the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) trust in the sincerity and commitment of President Rodrigo Duterte and the Department of Education (DepEd) in addressing the clamor of public school teachers for a wage hike.

The Administration’s concern and commitment to our government employees, including the teachers, is unquestionable. The President himself recognizes...

Nagbigay ng babala ang Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa mga pinuno ng mga pamahalaang lokal at publiko ukol sa isang indibidwal na nagpapakilalang Assistant Secretary upang makakuha ng pabor mula sa mga pamahalaang lokal sa Zamboanga Peninsula.

Pinangalanan ni DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año ang impostor bilang si Salvador Hussey Escarian II na iniulat na ipinakilala ang...

Nakikiisa ang Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa Simbahang Katoliko sa apela nito sa New People's Army (NPA) na itigil ang mga pag-atake sa matagal nang hinihintay na Samar road project na kailangan upang mapaunlad ang Hilaga at Silangang Samar.

"Sinusuportahan ng DILG ang apela ng Simbahan sa NPA sa itigil ang mga pag-atake sa Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project....

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warns local government officials and the public of a certain individual who represents himself as an Assistant Secretary to secure favors or perks from local government units (LGUs) in the Zamboanga Peninsula region.

DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año identified the poseur as Salvador Hussey Escarian II who was reported to have introduced...

Kinokondena ni Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año ang mga komunista-teroristang grupo sa patuloy nilang pagre-recruit ng mga mag-aaral at out-of-school youth sa kanilang samahan upang labanan ang pamahalaan matapos mapatay ang ilang mga kabataang miyembro ng New People’s Army (NPA) sa mga engkwentro sa puwersa ng pamahalaan.

"Huwag ninyong...

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) joins the Catholic Church in appealing to the New People's Army (NPA) to stop its attacks on a long-awaited Samar road project needed to develop the provinces of Northern and Eastern Samar.

"The DILG supports the plea of the Church to the NPA for them to halt attacks on the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project. Pare-parehas tayong hindi...