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Isabela VM tests negative after drug screening
Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio underwent voluntary drug testing after DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla raised concerns over his conduct during a…
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DILG links ‘TBS’ to violent Mendiola protest arrests
DILG intensifies its crackdown on True Brown Style following arrests linked to a Mendiola protest, targeting alleged youth recruitment, gang violence and the…
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Yakap in school
For us parents, expanding healthcare services into educational environments would establish a supportive atmosphere where our children are nurtured both…
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Remulla leaves Respicio row to Isabela governor
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla defers to Isabela Gov. Rodolfo Albano III to address Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio's heated confrontation with barangay…
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DILG backs YAKAP expansion to schools
The DILG supports the expansion of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) to schools, ensuring primary healthcare services reach children through a…
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Remulla wants Isabela vice mayor drug-tested
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla calls for a drug test for Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio after a heated clash with barangay officials…
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DILG: Longer barangay, SK terms do not erase accountability
The DILG reminds barangay and SK officials that longer five-year terms under RA 12326 do not erase administrative, civil or criminal accountability, as the…
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DILG trumpets 12.7-M Unified 911 calls
The Unified 911 emergency hotline handled 12.7 million calls nationwide from January to August 2026, with DILG reporting a 96.15 percent efficiency rate.
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Genuine actions
Just as in the Gospel, Jesus challenges the chief priests and elders who claim to follow God but fail to repent or act when confronted by the truth.
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Unified 911 posts 96.15% efficiency rate from January to August
The Philippines’ Unified 911 hotline posted a 96.15 percent efficiency rate from January to August 2026, handling 12.7 million emergency calls nationwide.
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NCRPO receives new motorcycle fleet
DILG chief Jonvic Remulla and NCRPO chief Christopher Abrahano led the distribution of 73 emergency motorcycles to Metro Manila police units to speed up 911…
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DILG pushes 911 upgrade, vows zero tolerance for corruption
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said procurement for the government’s Unified 911 emergency response system is being conducted through competitive bidding and…
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Remulla says no kickbacks in Unified 911 procurement
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Unified 911 asset procurement was conducted through competitive bidding and without kickbacks, citing lower…
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DILG clarifies asylum statement on Harry Roque
Jonvic Remulla clarifies that Harry Roque’s asylum application in Europe remains pending, while authorities pursue an Interpol red notice over human…
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Remulla: Hunt on for person who allegedly influenced Banga shooter
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said authorities are pursuing a person suspected of influencing the Banga school shooter online by exploiting his insecurities…
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Remulla still pursuing Roque despite asylum status correction
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla admitted he was wrong in saying Harry Roque’s asylum bid had been denied, but said the government would continue pursuing an…
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