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DOT, DILG EYE COURTS FOR TOURIST-RELATED CRIMES

The critical tourist courts project is now in the pipeline as the chiefs of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) met recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati City to discuss the details of the proposed inter-agency collaboration.  “All of us were very happy about […]

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PALACE GIVES REMULLA’S APPOINTMENT PAPERS TO CA

The congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) has received the appointment papers of newly installed Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla Jr. “We already have Secretary Remulla’s papers, but we won’t be able to tackle his appointment for now because Congress is adjourned. We are not in session,” CA Assistant Minority Leader and Surigao […]

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ROMUALDEZ LAUDS REMULLA APPOINTMENT AS DILG CHIEF

Speaker Martin Romualdez extended his congratulations to Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), expressing full confidence in the governor’s qualifications and extensive experience in local governance as a solid foundation for his new role.  “We are happy with Gov. Jonvic’s appointment […]

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DILG: USE OF BRGY FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC EVENTS OK

Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles lauded the DILG for reminding all barangay officials that they cannot deny the use of barangay facilities for government programs and activities, and other public purposes. “Natutuwa po tayo sa mabilis na pagtugon ng Department of Interior and Local Government sa pagpapaalala sa mga kapitan ng ating mga barangay […]

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TULFO: PROBE REGISTRATION OF 1K CHINESE AS PINOYS

Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to investigate a former mayor in Davao del Sur along with others for alleged graft and corrupt practices. During the recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services which Tulfo chairs, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) revealed that up to […]

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DILG, MMDA LEAD POST-CARINA CLEANUP OPS IN MALABON

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) led the “Kalinga At Inisyatiba Para Sa Malinis Na Bayan” (KALINISAN) sa Bagong Pilipinas program in Malabon City, following the impact of typhoon Carina and habagat recently.  DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said the program, with a focus on cleanup operations, […]

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DILG LAUDS ANGELES CITY FOR WOMEN, KIDS PROTECTION

Angeles City was recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government with 95% functionality in terms of Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children, the highest adjectival rating.This is through the efforts of the city government led by Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr., in undertaking programs combating violence against women […]

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DOH, DOJ, DILG SIGN TO PROTECT HEALTH OF INMATES

The Department of Health (DOH) signed the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for the National Policy on the Promotion and Protection of Health in Jails, Prisons, Custodial Facilities, and Other Places of Detention in the country with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Bureau of […]

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DOH, DILG HOLD CANCER SCREENING FOR WOMEN

The Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) joined hands to provide the first-ever organized cancer screening services for women in the workplace with the theme, “Babae, Mahalaga Ka! Magpa-cancer Screening na!” to foster cancer awareness, prevention, and control among women while improving their health and overall well-being. The […]

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CUA HAILS DROP IN PH INDEX CRIME VOLUME

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua believes that the country can continue to make great strides in preventing crime in communities. This, after the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that the index crime volume in the Philippines decreased by 63.59 percent –from 196,519 between […]