Department of the Interior and Local Government

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…

29 September 20262 MIN READ

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.

26 September 20262 MIN READ

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…

23 September 20262 MIN READ

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…

23 September 20263 MIN READ

DILG streamlines foreign travel approval for local officials

The DILG has delegated the approval of certain foreign travel requests of local officials and employees to regional, provincial and city directors under a…

22 September 20262 MIN READ

DOH raises ‘code blue’ over Bicol as dengue cases continue to rise

NAGA CITY – Due to the rising number of dengue cases all over Bicol, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) has declared a “code…

22 September 20262 MIN READ

Gun owner accountability eyed after South Cotabato shooting

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla says the father of the South Cotabato school shooter may only face reckless imprudence under current laws as he pushes for…

21 September 20262 MIN READ

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla