Regional News Archive

REGIONAL NEWS ARCHIVE

DILG-6 adopts Department-wide Strategic Plan 2023-2028

March 12, 2024

The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Region 6 (DILG-6) recently held a two-day planning activity in Iloilo City to ensure that all policies and initiatives align with the commitments outlined in the DILG Strategic Plan 2023-2028.

DILG-6 Regional Director (RD) Juan Jovian E. Ingeniero commended the participants for a job well done in setting their FY 2024 comments based on...

DILG-R6 urged LGUs to emulate best practices of 2023 Galing Pook Awardees

March 7, 2024

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Juan Jovian E. Ingeniero urged Region 6 local government units (LGUs) to take inspiration from the award-winning projects and best practices during the recently held 2023 Galing Pook Awardees Exhibit Series Iloilo Leg at SM City Iloilo Event Center, Iloilo City.

Representing DILG Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr.,...

P31.6-M infra projects to bring vital healthcare services to remote areas in Abra

February 15, 2024

BAGUIO CITY — Health services will soon be more accessible to residents of geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in six towns in the province of Abra following the construction of six healthcare stations worth P31.6 million to address the challenges and gaps in healthcare accessibility.

“The government recognizes the dire situation of our physically remote areas,...

DILG-CAR, BSP to conduct online financial literacy on Jan 31

January 29, 2024

BAGUIO CITY— The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR), through its Cordillera Local Governance Regional Resource Center (CLGRRC), in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is set to host a webinar dubbed "Ipeyas: Online Knowledge-Sharing Sessions on Philippine Currencies and Financial and Economic Matters with BSP...

Pagdayaw 2023: DILG VI honors top performers

January 18, 2024

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 6 held its annual Pagdayaw, a grand celebration that commemorated the successes, reflected on the lessons learned last year, and looked forward to the promises and hopes of 2024, on December 11, 2023 at the Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City.

With the theme, “Resplendence and transcendence: Exploring more opportunities,...

DILG-R6 implements KALINISAN sa Bagong Pilipinas

January 17, 2024

Committed to answering President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to provide a healthy and safe environment for all, the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region 6 (DILG-R6) joined the synchronized nationwide launching of the KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) sa Bagong Pilipinas Program last January 6, 2024.

Led by DILG-R6 Regional Director Juan...

12 LGUs in Caraga receive 2023 SGLG national awards

January 16, 2024

Twelve (12) local government units (LGUs) from DILG-Caraga were conferred with the prestigious 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG or Seal) Awardees.

DILG-Caraga Regional Director Maria Loisella E. Lucino warmly congratulated and commended all of the 12 LGUs Seal recipients in the region which included the Municipality of Trento, Municipality of Sibagat, Municipality of Loreto,...

Abalos visits Tuguegarao City, assures justice for St. Paul student

January 16, 2024

Arriving in Tuguegarao City to personally monitor the case of Althea Vivien Mendoza, Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has words of encouragement during his hospital visit: “You are a brave woman. Be strong and recover.”

Keeping true to his word, Abalos immediately proceeded to visit Mendoza, who is currently in recovery, to talk to her family to discuss...

DILG-CAR urges Cordi LGUs, CSOs to support PH Open Gov’t partnership

January 16, 2024

BAGUIO CITY— The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) urged all local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) to actively rally behind and support the Philippine Open Government Partnership (PH-OGP).

The OGP is based on the idea that an open government is more accessible, more responsive, and more accountable...

RPOC Caraga welcomes two new member agencies

December 12, 2023

The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) XIII – Caraga welcomed two new member agencies during its Q4 meeting at Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City.

Department of the Interior and Local Government Caraga (DILG Caraga) Regional Director and RPOC Head Secretariat Maria Loisella E. Lucino said the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – District of Northeastern Mindanao and the National...

DILG 10 trains select NorMin LGUs on systems re-engineering

December 7, 2023

Cagayan de Oro City- The Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 10 (DILG 10) recently trained select local government units (LGUs) on re-engineering of systems and procedures to reduce the steps and processing time and promote a business-friendly environment to current and potential investors.

DILG 10 Director Wilhelm M. Suyko, said all government offices including...

DILG Cordi lauds 52 LGUs for creating child-friendly environs

December 7, 2023

BAGUIO CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government Cordillera lauds 52 local government units (LGUs) for passing the 2022 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), a testament of their commitment in creating environments conducive to the well-being of children.

DILG Cordillera Director Araceli A. San Jose said the dedication these LGUs in their child-friendly...

DILG, RPOC Caraga train field officers on peace, public safety system

December 7, 2023

Butuan City-The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Caraga in partnership with the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC recently conducted “Retooling on Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan - Policy Compliance Monitoring System (POPSP-PCMS) cum Review on the Indicators of Peace and Order Council (POC) & Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audits for DILG...

DILG, ARTA, and DICT checks EOBD compliance in Western VIsayas

December 7, 2023

Iloilo City- In a collaborative effort to streamline government services, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VI, in partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) VI and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) VI, conducted the ease of doing business (EODB) Compliance Evaluation among cities in Western Visayas.

DILG X Regional...

DILG 3 celebrates 17 exemplar barangays through Pagmaya

December 7, 2023

City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office 3 (DILG 3) recently recognized the top-performing barangays in Central Luzon for the 2022 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) and 2023 Barangay Environmental Compliance Audit (BECA) during the awarding ceremony dubbed as Pagmaya: Pagkilala sa mga Mahuhusay na Barangay ng Gitnang...

DILG CAR gets accreditation as CPD provider for Environmental Planners

November 29, 2023

BAGUIO CITY—The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Cordillera is now accredited to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units with its future training programs related to Environmental Planning.

The accreditation was accorded by the CPD Council of Environmental Planning of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on October 24, 2023. The...

DILG VI reviews 2023 performance, plans activities for 2024

November 29, 2023

In a proactive move to evaluate its performance in the past fiscal year and pave the way for a promising 2024, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) VI hosted a comprehensive Year-End Performance Review and Strategic Planning event at District 21 Hotel on November 22-23, 2023.

Key decision-makers, including DILG provincial and city directors, cluster heads, program...

19 Caraga LGUs named National Awardees of the 2023 ADAC Performance Awards

November 10, 2023

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Caraga has announced that nineteen (19) Local Government Units (LGUs) in the region will be among the awardees of the 2023 National ADAC Performance Awards.

The 2023 Performance Audit Awarding Ceremony, with the theme Bayang May Pinag-isa ng Diwa Laban sa Iligal na Droga” (One Nation with the Spirit of Unity Against Illegal...

DILG-R10 reaffirms commitment to improve LGU capacities on disaster reduction, management during HANDA Pilipinas

November 7, 2023

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region X (DILG-R10) reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) capacities of local government units (LGUs) during the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST’s) “HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition...

DILG-R3 celebrates 2023 Local Government Month celebration, recognizes exemplary barangays in Central Luzon

November 7, 2023

City of San Fernando, Pampanga - Outstanding barangays in Central Luzon were recognized at the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region 3’s (DILG-R3) Local Government Month celebration dubbed as “Pagmaya: Pagkilala sa mga Mahuhusay na Barangay ng Gitnang Luzon” last October 10 at SM City Telabastagan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

The awarding ceremony also...

BSKE aspirants in Olongapo City join peace covenant signing, unity walk

October 31, 2023

Olongapo City- To ensure the honest, free, and peaceful conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023, candidates from Olongapo City recently joined the signing of a peace covenant and unity walk to show their commitment in upholding orderliness during the election period.

DILG Region III Regional Director Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda said the BSKE 2023 Unity Walk,...

DILG 10 recognizes LGUs’ efforts to protect children, women; maintain peace, order

October 31, 2023

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — As part of the Local Government Code Celebration, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – 10 recognized local government units (LGUs) who showcased outstanding performances in maintaining peace and order and empowering the rights of women and children in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

In his message during the DILG Festival of...

DILG hails NorMin barangay Lupons via LTIA

October 25, 2023

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In line with the celebration of the 32nd Anniversary of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized on October 16, 2023 outstanding Lupon Tagapamayapas that demonstrated exemplary performance and commendable contributions in the promotion of Katarungang Barangay.

During the regional Lupong...

DILG CAR urges LGUs to beef up efforts for food and water security in the region

October 24, 2023

BAGUIO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is urging all local government units (LGUs) in the region to step up their efforts in combatting hunger, poverty, and malnutrition in line with the observance of World Food Day (WFD) 2023 last October 16.
“Let us remember that our LGUs play a vital role in spreading...

DILG Central Luzon strengthens BIDA Advocacy in Zambales; empowers students and communities

October 24, 2023

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region III, in partnership with President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) and the Provincial Government of Zambales—successfully conducted the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” (BIDA) Symposium attended by 350 college students on October 12, 2023 at the University Gym, PRMSU, Iba Campus.

DILG Region III...

DILG-XIII: 15 barangays in Butuan City receive POC awards

October 20, 2023

Butuan City- Some 15 top performing barangays in Butuan City received the 2023 Conferment of Awards on Barangay Peace and Order Committee (BPOC) at The Pavillion, Butuan City for their exemplary contributions to peace and order of barangays, said the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Region XIII.

DILG Regional Director Maria Loisella E. Lucino expressed her appreciation...

DILG-XIII: 19 LGUs in the Caraga Region vie for the 2023 SGLG

October 20, 2023

Nineteen (19) local government units (LGUs) in Region 13 were shortlisted for the 2023 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) National Validation, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government - Caraga (DILG – Caraga).

DILG – Caraga Regional Director Maria Loisella E. Lucino said that as the Seal maintains its progressive nature, the 2023 SGLG performance measures...

DILG-6 pilots RISE Program

October 20, 2023

Iloilo City- The Department of the Interior and Local Government Regional Office VI (DILG-VI) has been chosen as the pilot region to implement the Recovery Initiatives towards Sustained Local Economy (RISE) Program during the recently concluded RISE national launching at the Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City.

DILG-6 Regional Director Juan Jovian E. Ingeniero thanked the Bureau of Local...

DILG-CAR lauds 75 Cordi LGUs with functional peace and order councils

October 19, 2023

BAGUIO CITY— The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) commended 75 local government units (LGUs) for demonstrating efficient operation of their peace and order councils (POCs) in the region.

“These LGUs have consistently exhibited exemplary performance in implementing programs and policies that aim to enhance peace and order...

DILG-XIII conducts 2023 Local Legislative Award regional evaluation

October 19, 2023

The Regional Awards Committee (RAC) headed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Region XIII (DILG-XIII) successfully conducted the recent 2023 Local Legislative Award (LLA) regional evaluation.

DILG-XIII Regional Director Maria Loisella E. Lucino said that the activity is composed of three parts: the table assessment of regional entry documents held at at the DILG-XIII...