Tag: Local Government

  • Collaborative Efforts in Caraga Region Yield Significant Gains in Environmental Protection

    In a concerted effort to safeguard the natural resources of the Caraga Region, the Police Regional Office (PRO-13), alongside the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units, and community members, have made substantial strides in 2024. Their joint initiatives have focused on combating illegal fishing and logging, which have been detrimental to…

  • Six Philippine Regions Advised to Stay Vigilant Despite Reduced Seismic Activity at Manila Trench

    MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units in six regions—Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the National Capital Region—to remain alert and prepare for potential earthquakes and tsunamis, even as seismic activity at the Manila Trench has declined. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology…

  • Eight Northern Samar Towns Declared Free from NPA Threats

    In a significant stride towards peace, eight out of the 24 towns in Northern Samar have been officially recognized as free from the threats posed by the New People’s Army (NPA). This declaration was announced by the provincial government on December 13, 2024. The towns of Bobon and Mondragon were the most recent to receive…

  • Iloilo City Surpasses 2023 Revenue Goals, Leads Western Visayas

    Iloilo City has outdone its revenue collection objectives for 2023, set by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF), with a collection efficiency of 113 percent. This achievement has positioned the city as the leading highly urbanized city in Western Visayas. The city’s assessor and treasurer’s offices were instrumental in collecting PHP2.43 billion, exceeding the…

  • Cebu Province Allocates Over PHP126 Million for Tourism Infrastructure

    In a move to enhance tourism, Cebu Province has disbursed more than PHP126 million for infrastructure development across several towns and Bantayan Island, as announced by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday. The funds are designated for projects that local leaders can choose, aiming to improve tourist attractions and facilities. The distribution of funds saw PHP24…

  • DSWD and Local Governments Join Forces to Boost KALAHI-CIDSS Program

    In a concerted effort to enhance the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened with local chief executives (LCEs) and other stakeholders in Iloilo City. The meeting, held on Thursday, aimed to gather insights and recommendations to improve the program’s implementation…

  • Antique Province and Nine Municipalities Honored with Seal of Good Local Governance

    In a commendable recognition of effective governance, the province of Antique, along with nine of its municipalities, has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) for 2024. The announcement was made by the SGLG Council of Good Local Governance on November 14, 2024. Darrelle Thea Abad, Program Manager at the Department of…

  • Bacolod Allocates PHP10 Million to Boost Livelihood for Persons with Disabilities

    In a significant move to support its community, Bacolod City has set aside PHP10 million to aid persons with disabilities (PWDs) through the local Department of Social Services and Development Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSSD-SLP). This initiative aims to empower 1,000 PWDs by providing each with PHP10,000 to kickstart their own livelihood projects. The recipients hail…