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DILG-led Bohol Task Force starts probe

March 19, 2024

Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday confirmed that six members of the Bohol Task Force are now in the province to probe and identify those behind the construction of a resort within the famous Chocolate Hills.

“There are six members who are in Bohol right now to investigate," he said.

"Nasa Bohol na po ngayon ang aming Task Force at nag-iimbestiga na....

Abalos orders BFP to conduct electrical system inspection on PGH

March 19, 2024

Wanting to ensure the safety of patients and staff of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to conduct comprehensive electrical system inspection of the century-old medical facility to prevent the occurrence of fire incidents in the future.

Abalos issued the order as he personally...

Abalos says Reds decimated; Surigao del Norte now insurgency-free

March 18, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has lauded the provincial government of Surigao del Norte, military, and the police for their relentless efforts that resulted in the dismantling of the remaining forces of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province and declaring it as insurgency-free.

Abalos was in Surigao City on Friday morning as one of the guest speakers during...

Abalos reminds on fire safety as 'KALINISAN' program goes to Pateros

March 18, 2024

Aside from instilling the habit of cleanliness as way of life among Filipinos, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday reminded the public to practice safety precautions to prevent fire incidents in their areas.

Abalos made the reminder as he led the KALINISAN Clean-Up drive launch in Barangay Sta. Ana, Pateros.

He advised the people to be mindful of their...

Abalos meets with LGUs, barangay leaders to address NCR traffic woes

March 18, 2024

Determined to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to address traffic issues in Metro Manila, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos met with representatives of local government units (LGUs), government offices and some 200 punong barangays to discuss traffic management and road safety at the National Capital Region.

The dialogue, which was held in...

Abalos reports huge strides in BIDA anti-drugs campaign

March 15, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos along with local government officials on Thursday (March 14) joined thousands of runners in the BIDAlagan Advocacy Run held at the Sidlak Global City in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.

The advocacy run was held even as the government’s centerpiece anti-drugs Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan (BIDA) program nears its first anniversary...

DILG STATEMENT ON CHOCOLATE HILLS RESORT ISSUE

March 14, 2024

ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.

I join the public in its profound concern over the establishment of a pool resort within the Chocolate Hills in Bohol.

Chocolate Hills is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a protected area under Proclamation No. 1037, series of 1997 and Republic Act No. 7586 or the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.

Any activity that disturbs or...

DILG STATEMENT ON FIRE AT PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL

March 14, 2024

ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.

DILG Secretary

I would like to commend the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel for their swift action on the fire that broke out at the main wing of the Philippine General Hospital in Manila.

As a result of their quick response, the fire was already declared under control at around 3:45 pm or barely 45 minutes after it started.

A total of 13 firetrucks and one...

DILG STATEMENT ON RAMADHAN 2024

March 12, 2024

Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr.
DILG Secretary

Ramadhan Mubarak!

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), together with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), sends its warmest greetings to the entire Filipino Muslim community at the start of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

Ramadhan is the month of fasting and reflection for our brothers and...

Abalos presides pledge for cleaner communities in Navotas

March 11, 2024

Committed to creating cleaner and greener communities nationwide, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday visited Navotas City as he continued with his push for the administration’s Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan (KALINISAN) sa Bagong Pilipinas program.

During the activity, Abalos, along with Navotas City Mayor John Reynald M. Tiangco, led over...

DILG, BFP to launch hotline vs fire incidents

March 6, 2024

Concerned by rising fire incidents in the country, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos urged Metro Manila residents to have their electrical lines inspected by competent Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel.

This, as he announced that the BFP is planning to install a hotline number for residents of the National Capital Region where they can call and request for...

DILG, TESDA ink MOA for skills enhancement

March 5, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Suharto Mangudadatu, to upscale the technical skills of department personnel especially on digital literacy and visual graphics design, among others.

The program will be carried out through the DILG-BOOST (Building...

DILG Statement on Taguig-Makati dispute

March 5, 2024

Statement of Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr.
Secretary

I'm hopeful that the Taguig and Makati incident regarding the park would be settled. I hope to engage in discussions with the mayors to clarify the issues and further shed light on their respective positions on the matter.

In this regard, I've ordered the Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), PMGen Jose...

Abalos advocates for cancer early detection, improved healthcare

March 4, 2024

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos pledged support for measures that promote early detection and prevention of all kinds of cancer.

Abalos said early prevention was a life-saving measure in his personal journey as a cancer survivor.

"Ang hirap, hindi po biro ito. But a lot of these things are preventable," he said.

He then explained that early...

Abalos to LGUs: "Help one another"

March 4, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on local government units (LGUs) to help one another by sharing best practices to attain sustainable community development, and help realize the vision of the Bagong Pilipinas.

Abalos issued the call during the recent General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP).

The event was aimed at helping...

Abalos grateful to NCR mayors for lifting amusement tax on local films

March 4, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday thanked the Metro Manila Council (MMC) for granting a three-year moratorium on the collection of amusement tax in the National Capital Region (NCR) to help the revival of the Fiipino movie industry.

“Tayo po ay nagpapasalamat sa MMDA at sa mga mayors ng NCR for hearing the plea of our local film producers. Malaki po itong...

Abalos convenes Council on Good Local Governance

March 1, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos recently convened the Council on Good Local Governance (CGLG) in Cebu City.

The activity was aimed at discussing the proposed criteria for the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Assessment for 2024- 2025.

During the meeting, Abalos said local government units (LGUs) registered positive performance and excelled in the following...

Abalos launches painting, handicraft making, songwriting competitions for PDLs

February 23, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, through the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, has opened painting, handicraft making, and songwriting competitions for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) nationwide.

“There is more to life behind bars for our PDLs than just serving time and waiting for the day of their release,” Abalos pointed out.

He continued:...

Abalos pushes for PESO institutionalization

February 22, 2024

Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) must be institutionalized and established in every local government unit nationwide to sustain the Marcos administration's gains in the economy that grew by 5.6 % in the last quarter of 2023.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos made the call during the recent signing of a memorandum of agreement along with Labor Secretary Bienvenido...

75 LGUs to each get P13.33M funding for safe, clean sources of water

February 22, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday announced that 75 local government units (LGUs) from across the country will each receive P13.33M to be used for the improvement of water supply and sanitation in their respective localities.

The amount will come from Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (SAFPB) Program, as prescribed by Republic Act 11975 or...

Abalos ramps up efforts to create clean, healthy communities

February 19, 2024

Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday prodded the Mandaluyong City Council to pass an ordinance imposing community service instead of fines and penalties on violators of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s flagship KALINISAN program.

Abalos explained that the move would encourage the citizens to develop a cleaner and healthier way of life, which other local...

PAHAYAG NG DILG PARA SA ARAW NG MGA PUSO AT PAGSISIMULA NG KUWARESMA

February 15, 2024

Atty. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos, Jr.
DILG Secretary

Isang masaya at mapagpalang Araw ng mga Puso sa ating lahat!

Sa espesyal na araw na ito, ipamalas at ipadama natin sa bawat isa ang ating pagmamalasakit at pagmamahal.

Valentine's day is celebrated around the world. This shows its universality - both in language and meaning. Let us seize the chance to spread love always and say...

Abalos vows crackdown vs extortion gang preying on truckers

February 14, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday vowed to go after groups and individuals behind extortion activities victimizing truckers and delivery drivers in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

Abalos made the assurance following a meeting with the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) who complained that the extortionists were...

DILG, REACH Foundation ink accord to help physically challenged kids

February 12, 2024

Children with disabilities (CWDs), especially those living in poor and remote communities, can now have access to free occupational, physical, and speech therapy services through teletherapy.

This, after the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Adults and Children with Handicap Foundation Inc. (REACH Foundation) signed a Memorandum...

Abalos moves to realize PBBM’s clean and green drive; seeks LGUs support

February 12, 2024

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday warned on the dangers posed by the improper disposal of solid waste products even as he pushed for more aggressive implementation of the government’s KALINISAN sa Bagong Pilipinas program.

The KALINISAN sa Bagong Pilipinas program intends to uphold clean and green governance at barangay levels by promoting sustainable...

On Abalos’ suggestion PBBM deploys MMDA water purification teams to flood-hit areas in Davao

February 8, 2024
Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday said water purification teams from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on instructions of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., will be deployed in the flood and landslide-hit areas in Davao and Caraga.

Abalos made the announcement following a situation briefing presided by President Marcos at the...

“Protect your hearts and wallets this Valentine’s Day” Abalos issues warning versus ‘love scams’

February 7, 2024

Love is in the air this February, and so are scammers, said Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Tuesday as he urged the public to be vigilant against what he described as ‘love scams’.

Citing the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group’s Cyber Security Bulletin No. 133, Abalos said “love scam” is a type of scheme employed to...

Abalos: Enforce trikes, pedicabs ban on highways

February 6, 2024

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos today reiterated his call for local government units (LGUs) to strictly enforce regulations prohibiting tricycles, and pedicabs from plying along national highways.

He explained that while trikes and pedicabs provide accessible and affordable modes of transportation, the safety of drivers, passengers and road users...