Tag: Local Government
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Alyansa Candidates Outline Development Plans for San Jose del Monte’s Growth
COMMITMENT TO PROGRESS. At a press conference held at the Lusso Grand Ballroom in Hotel Savano, Savano Park, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, on February 28, 2025, Senate candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition, including Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, Las Piñas City Representative Camille Villar, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, former…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of P100-M Bridge Project in Surigao del Sur
In a significant development for Surigao del Sur, the construction of a PHP100 million bridge in Barangay Bolhoon, San Miguel, was officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The event was led by key local figures including Surigao del Sur 1st District Representative Romeo Momo Sr., San Miguel Mayor Michael Corilla,…
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Former DILG Secretary Advocates for Broader Farmer Assistance and Food Security Initiatives
In a recent press briefing held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Benhur Abalos, the former secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), strongly advocated for a more comprehensive support system for farmers. Speaking at the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas event on February 15, 2025, Abalos emphasized the importance of…
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74 Bacolod and Negros Occidental Barangays Honored with SGLG Awards
In a significant recognition of local governance, 74 barangays across Bacolod City and Negros Occidental have been awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) for the year 2024 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The DILG-Negros Occidental praised the 71 barangays in the province for their outstanding performance,…
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Marcos Urges Local Candidates to Stay Focused Amid Election Heat
During the League of Municipalities of the Philippines 2025 General Assembly at the Manila Hotel, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed local government candidates, urging them to remain steadfast despite the intense emotions that often accompany elections, especially at the grassroots level. Marcos emphasized the importance of not getting carried away by the fervor of…
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DILG Urges Governors to Equip Police with Motorcycles for Swift 911 Response
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on provincial governors to purchase motorcycles for local police forces to enhance their response times to emergencies reported via the national 911 hotline. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the necessity of this initiative during the 7th General Assembly of the League of Provinces of…
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DILG Secretary Remulla Prohibits Fire Personnel from Selling Fire Extinguishers
MANILA – In a stern warning, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has explicitly prohibited fire marshals from selling fire extinguishers to business owners seeking fire safety clearances. Remulla emphasized that any fire marshal caught engaging in such activities would be immediately dismissed. He urged the public to report any…
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Philippine Government to Enhance Public Financial Management Through Digitalization and Transparency
In a significant move towards improving governance, the Philippine government has announced plans to institutionalize the digitalization, monitoring, and evaluation of Public Financial Management (PFM) processes. This initiative, aimed at enhancing budget transparency, was revealed by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during a press conference at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific…
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Antique’s Local Governments to Host Delegations for Western Visayas Athletic Meet
In San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, local government units (LGUs) have agreed to host delegations for the upcoming Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet. This initiative is part of their effort to support the province’s role as host of the regional sports event. Dr. Evelyn Remo, the Chief Education Supervisor at the Department of…
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Pampanga Municipality Gifts PHP1.5 Million Facility to Philippine Coast Guard
In a significant move to bolster disaster management and environmental stewardship, the local government of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, has handed over a PHP1.5 million, two-storey facility to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The handover ceremony, attended by Mayor John Sambo and PCG officials, took place on February 4, 2025. The new building, strategically located near…
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