May 23, 2025

Tag: local government units

  • DILG Secretary Remulla Engages with Local Leaders to Enhance Government Efficiency

    In a proactive move to streamline government operations, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla Jr. has been actively engaging with local government officials across various regions. During a press conference at Camp John Hay in Baguio City on February 19, 2025, Remulla emphasized his commitment to improving the…

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    Brian Corpuz

  • DILG Secretary Remulla Engages with Local Leaders to Enhance Government Operations

    In a proactive move to streamline government functions, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla Jr. has been actively engaging with local government officials across various regions. During a press conference at Camp John Hay in Baguio City on February 19, 2025, Remulla emphasized his commitment to improving the…

    Written by

    Juan Santos

  • Agriculture Department Seeks Election Ban Waiver for NFA Rice Distribution

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has formally requested the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to lift the election ban on the distribution of rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) to local government units (LGUs). This request comes as part of a broader initiative to address food security concerns, with the distribution program kicking off on…

    Written by

    Alexis Torres

  • Philippine Agriculture Department Hastens Rice Stock Disposal to Aid Farmers

    In a strategic move to alleviate warehouse congestion and support local farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has initiated the rapid disposal of rice stocks held by the National Food Authority (NFA). This action follows a food security emergency declaration and aims to expedite the purchase of palay from local farmers at…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Philippine Army and ULAP Sign Agreement to Enhance Reserve Forces and ROTC

    In a significant move to bolster its reserve forces and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the Philippine Army (PA) has entered into a partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). The agreement was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the Army’s headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City,…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • NFA to Distribute Two-Month-Old Rice Stocks to Local Governments Starting February 19

    The National Food Authority (NFA) has announced plans to begin distributing its two-month-old rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) starting February 19, as part of a food security emergency initiative. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson confirmed via text message that the initial recipients will include the LGUs of San Juan, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Camarines Sur.…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan

  • NFA to Distribute Aging Rice Stocks to Local Governments Starting February 19

    MANILA – The National Food Authority (NFA) announced plans to begin distributing its two-month-old rice stocks to various local government units (LGUs) starting Wednesday, as part of a food security emergency initiative. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson confirmed via text message that the initial recipients will include San Juan, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Camarines Sur. The rice,…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Negros Island Region Keeps Watch on Rice Prices Amid NCR’s MSRP Implementation

    In Dumaguete City, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Negros Island Region (NIR) is vigilantly monitoring rice prices across its three provinces, even as the National Capital Region (NCR) implements a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for rice. Engineer Albert Barogo, the regional director of DA-NIR, emphasized in a recent interview that although the…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • President Marcos Urges Mayors to Embrace Technology for Enhanced Public Services

    During the 2025 League of Municipalities of the Philippines General Assembly held at the Manila Hotel, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of adopting new technologies in local governance to improve public service efficiency and effectiveness. Marcos highlighted the necessity for local leaders to stay updated with technological trends to ensure the country’s…

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    Katrina Garcia

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Advances National ID Integration in Western Visayas

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is actively working to integrate its national identification (ID) authentication service with local government units (LGUs) across Western Visayas. Jared Barile, the PSA’s focal person for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in the region, announced that Escalante City in Negros Occidental was the first to engage in this initiative, following…

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    Mark Salazar