DILG issues new rules for appointing SK treasurers, secretaries to prevent nepotism

Kurt dela Peña 11/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Now that new Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials are preparing to assume office, they are reminded to choose secretaries and treasurers, too, within 60 days of their tenure. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said…

DILG: It’s up to Congress if LGUs should continue getting confidential funds

Joey A. Gabieta 10/02/2023

TACLOBAN CITY — Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said that it is up to Congress to decide whether or not to allow local executives to continue to receive the controversial confidential and intelligence fund (CIF). Abalos, who was…

Former DILG Usec. Martin Diño dies after cancer battle

Jean Mangaluz 08/08/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Martin Diño, a former Interior and Local Government Undersecretary and father of Liza Diño-Seguerra, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023,  after a battle with stage 4 cancer. According to Diño-Seguerra, her father had passed…

BIDA run: 25,000 individuals join fun run, activities against illegal drugs in Lapu-Lapu

Futch Anthony Inso 07/29/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Around 25,000 individuals participated in the “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA) 2023 Run held at Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City on July 29, 2023. This was an estimate of the people who joined…

Zamboanga del Sur town mayor repeats 35-year request for fire truck

Julie S. Alipala - Reporter / @alipalajulieINQ 05/07/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines — Saying it has been a standing request in the last 35 years, Mayor Domingo Mirrar of Lakewood in this province on Saturday asked Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos that his town…

Cebu ordinance on inter-gov’t coordination gets backing from Cabinet execs

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several Cabinet officials backed the recently enacted provincial ordinance that mandates national government agencies to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) here. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and Special Assistant…

Abalos on ‘shabu’ mess: Videos don’t lie

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 04/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Saying videos don’t lie, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos defended his decision to publicly speak up about the alleged involvement of high-ranking police officials in a supposed cover-up of irregularities committed in the October 2022…

Lapu pledges support to DILG’s BIDA program 

Futch Anthony Inso 04/04/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Lapu-Lapu City Government assured support to the upcoming activities of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program. The program is initiated by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) that will be held…

DILG: Senior citizens not required to register as voters to receive LGU benefits

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recently issued a memorandum circular, which reiterates the implementation of the Republic Act (RA) 7432 or Senior Citizens Act and states that senior citizens…

10 vehicles impounded in inter-agency road clearing operations in Cebu City barangays

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 10 vehicles that were illegally parked on the sidewalks were impounded in inter-agency road-clearing operations in 13 barangays in Cebu City on Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023. Authorities impounded three…

Mandaue : Business establishments, public transport to go ‘cashless’ soon

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/21/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — All business establishments and public transportation in Mandaue City may need to adopt the QR digital payments soon. This is after, the city council approved on the third and final reading on March…

Caohagan declared drug-free barangay, the first in Lapu-Lapu City

Futch Anthony Inso 03/17/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A Drug-Free Barangay marker was unveiled on Friday at Barangay Caohagan, Lapu-Lapu City. The unveiling was done by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug-Clearing Program. Coahagan is an islet barangay of Olango…

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