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DILG LAUDS CITY COUNCIL OF BACOOR FOR EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE
Friday 3rd of May 2013
CITY OF BACOOR, Cavite, May 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region IV-A recently commended the City Council (Sangguniang Panglungsod) of Bacoor for being the Outstanding Sanggunian in the 1st to 3rd Class Municipalities Category (Regional Level).
The award cited the council’s exemplary performance in legislating measures for the period beginning July 1, 2010 to June 2012.
DILG Provincial Director Efren Echavia and Cavite Cluster Head Mrs. Bhei Valenzuela presented the award to the people of Bacoor during last Monday's (April 29) flag raising ceremony.
Mayor Strike Revilla thanked the DILG leadership for...
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20Mar2013CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 20 -- The city government of Cagayan de Oro and the province of Bukidnon are set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to undertake harmonized measures on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management/Climate Change Act on March 21. Spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in region 10, the parties to the MOA shall agree to undertake climate change adaptation measures and disaster preparedness activities; pursue advocacy, monitoring and dat...
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14Mar2013QUEZON, March 13 --Government housing sector is looking into the viability of non-irrigable lands as sites for socialized and non-socialized housing projects. In a meeting with the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders' Associations (CREBA), Vice President Jejomar Binay said the state wanted to "prioritize the development of infrastructures that will fully utilize the potentials" of non-irrigable lands. The phrase "non-irrigable lands" suggest lands that lack the marked characteristics to justi...
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26Feb2013ILOILO CITY, Feb 26 (PIA) --A partnership was formed between the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the German Development Corporation (GIZ) thru a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which will facilitate the placement of an integrated expert in the university. This is in line with UPV’s role in the Western Visayas Local Governance Resource Consortium (WVLGRC), a collaboration of four learning institutions in the region and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-6)...
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20Feb2013ILOILO CITY, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- Local government units in Western Visayas are expected to benefit from a consortium of the region’s state universities and colleges. The Western Visayas Local Governance Resource Consortium (WVLGRC) is composed of four learning institutions which include the Central Philippine University (CPU), University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), University of San Agustin (USA) and Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST). Prof. Jigger Latoza, directo...
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14Feb2013ILOILO CITY, Feb. 14 (PIA) --- The local government units (LGUs) of New Lucena and Anilao, Iloilo are national awardees in the Garantisadong Pambata (GP) and Orally Fit Child (OFC) Awards for 2012 of the Department of Health (DOH). These LGUs are recognized for their efforts in prioritizing the health of the children by exemplary delivery of basic child health services through the Garantisadong Pambata Campaign. For Western Visayas, the municipality of Anilao is hailed as Garantisadong Pamba...
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25Jan2013DAVAO CITY, Jan 25 (PIA) A resident and spokesperson of the local government unit in Boston, Davao Oriental cited the need for a livelihood that will provide income to coconut communities displaced by typhoon Pablo in Boston, Davao Oriental in December 4. Judith Binabae, spokesperson of the municipal government of Boston said a sustainable livelihood is important for affected resident to regain back their purchasing and to spur again the local economy. He said many families depended much on th...
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18Jan2013MATI CITY DAVAO ORIENTAL – First District Representative Nelson Dayanghirang is coordinating strongly with the provincial government of Davao Oriental for the numerous undertakings geared towards the upliftment of the typhoon victims plight “After New Year, residents started coming back and gradually worked on their temnporary shelter. This is their primary need, that is why, we are working on this now, along with other agencies. I am also waiting for the materials that I ordered to help th...
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28Dec2012QUEZON CITY, Dec. 28 (PIA) -- More disaster risk reduction (DRR) workshops are being planned this coming year to reach not only cities but also provinces and barangays for a more disaster resilient Philippines, a statement from Senator Loren Legarda said. Legarda, environmental legislator and United Nation’s (UN) Regional Champion for disaster risk reduction (DRR ) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) for Asia – Pacific said she aims to conduct more DRR workshops in 2013 to reach not only ci...
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14Dec2012LUNGSOD NG KORONADAL, South Cotabato, Dis. 14 (PIA) -- Kinilala kamakailan ng Department of Agriculture- Mindanao Rural Development Program (DA-MRDP) ang mga natatanging Local Government Units (LGUs) at people’s organizations (POs) sa lalawigan ng Sarangani. Ginawaran ng best performing LGU sa pagpapatupad ng mga proyekto ng Mindanao Rural Development Program-Community Fund for Agricultural Development (MRDP-CFAD) ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Maitum. Samantala, nakuha naman ng mga lokal na pam...
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14Dec2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Dec. 14 (PIA)--The Department of Agriculture- Mindanao Rural Development Program (DA-MRDP) has honored best performing Local Government Units (LGUS) and people’s organizations (Pos) in Sarangani province. After showing excellent and proactive project management, Maitum LGU was hailed best performing LGU implementing Mindanao Rural Development Program-Community Fund for Agricultural Development (MRDP-CFAD) projects. Meanwhile, LGUs of Malungon and Kiamba bagge...
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05Dec2012DAVAO CITY, Dec 5 (PIA) -- The military confirmed losing several personnel in a flash flood which washed away a temporary detachment in Barangay Andap, New Bataan, Compostela Valley as Typhoon Pablo swept through the province Tuesday morning. Brig. General Yerson Depayso, deputy commander of the 10th Infantry Division in his briefing to Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas at the Police Regional Office XI prior the visit to disaster-stricken areas, said the soldiers were deployed ...
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03Dec2012MANILA, Dec. 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government has developed a website where the public can readily see the finances and other transaction of local government units in line with the Aquino administration's "Daang Matuwid (straight path)" thrust. By logging on to the Full Disclosure Policy Portal (FDPP) through "fdpp.dilg.gov.ph" the public can view important LGU documents such as annual budget reports, statements of debt service, statements of receipts and expenditures...
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26Nov2012QUEZON CITY, Nob 26 (PIA) - - Sa National Ecosavers Program (NEP), kabataan ang pangunahing kikilos para sa malinis na kapaligiran. Ang NEP ay magkatuwang na programa ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), at ng Galing Pook Foundation na naglalayong turuan ang mga kabataan na mapangalagaan ang kanilang kapaligiran. Dahil na rin sa lumal...
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26Nov2012DAVAO CITY Nov. 26 (PIA)- Local Government Units should start promoting their places as shooting locations now that the country has been the site of two big international productions. Lope Juban Jr., head of the Philippine Film Studios which brought the hit reality show Survivor USA to Caramoan in Camarines Sur and the Hollywood action flick The Bourne Legacy to shoot in Manila and Palawan, said that this is the country’s best chance to promote itself to the world as a film location for their...
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13Nov2012NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley, Nov. 13 -- A consultation-dialogue was held on the proposed CY 2014 Annual Investment Program (AIP) of different agencies and stakeholders to align the efforts with the directions of the current administration and ensuring that the directives of the national government have been complied with. The Provincial Development Council chaired by Gov. Arturo Uy has spearheaded a special meeting for such purpose last November 6 at the capitol with the Regional Development ...
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01Nov2012ILOILO CITY, Nov 1 (PIA6) -- The local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas are urged to upgrade their Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) to keep up with development trends in their respective areas. The Housing and Land Use Development Board (HLURB) said the CLUP serves as basis for zoning ordinances and other major programs, and is vital to the development of the community. Rose Marie Bermejo of the HLURB said only 52 of the 133 LGUs in the region have updated their CLUPs while 8...
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31Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 31 (PIA) -- The Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) through the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga region in partnership with the Local Government Academy (LGA) has conducted the Knowledge Management Audit for External Stakeholders in the region held at the Goat2geder Hotel and Restaurant, this city. The Knowledge Management (KM) Audit has determined the level of organizational KM readiness of the different sectors in the region through ...
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26Oct2012TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- The city of Tagaytay was awarded “Best Child Friendly” city in Calabarzon, besting the cities of Calamba and Tayabas. In a simple ceremony held at Leslie's restaurant in this city last October 19, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Calabarzon regional director Josefina Castilla-Go handed the “Seal of Child Friendly” city and a cash prize of P50,000 to Mayor Abraham Tolentino. In winning the award, Tagaytay will automatically repre...
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26Oct2012CITY OF BACOOR, Cavite, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- The multi-million pesos illegal drug trade in the Philippines needs concerted efforts not only by the concerned government agencies including local government units but the community as well, a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) official said. Attorney Benedict Byron Villalba, representative of PDEA Region IV-A during the PIA Talakayan held at the SM City Bacoor yesterday said the rise in criminality in our community with the use of illegal dru...
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24Oct2012SYUDAD SANG ILOILO, Okt 25 (PIA6) -- Ang rehiyonal nga talatapan sang Department of the Interior and Local Government diri sa Rehiyon 6 maga-highlight sang ika-21 nga anibersaryo sang Local Government Code pinaagi sa apat ka mga dalagku nga kahiwatan sa Huwebes, Oktubre 25, 2012. Si DILG VI Director Evelyn Trompeta ang nagpadala na sang imbitasyon sa mga pinuno sang lokal nga panguluhan, ahensya sang gobyerno nasyonal, buluthuan, non-government organization kag iban pa nga tagsakdag para sa is...
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20Oct2012BANGUED, Abra, Oct 20 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) here has started the celebration of the 21st anniversary of the Local Government Code (LGC) with a team building and family day celebration. Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 enacted on October 10, 1991 is the landmark on local autonomy and decentralization. With the theme, “Do, inspire, lead and grow! Together, everyone achieves more!”, the event is an opportunity ...
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18Oct2012CABARROGUIS, Quirino, Oct 18 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) here reported that the synchronized barangay assembly (SBA) day last October 14 in the province was successful wherein 118 out of the 132 barangays were able to conduct assemblies as scheduled. Provincial Director Ruperto B. Maribbay said four municipalities, namely Diffun, Maddela, Nagtipunan, and Saguday posted 100 percent barangay participation while 10 barangays of Aglipay and four in Cabarrogu...
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18Oct2012MAKATI CITY, Oct 18 (PIA) -- The local government has won the 2012 "Gawad Pamana ng Lahi" award for the City Category after obtaining an overall performance rating of 85.50 points. The award, given by the Department of the Interior and Local Government at the regional level, comes with a P2 million cash incentive and a glass trophy for Makati, and elevates the city to a higher level of performance with its scaled-up criteria more stringent than that of the 2011 Silver Seal of Good Housekeeping ...
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17Oct2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Oct. 17 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Region 10, will conduct a Regional Forum on Local Governance here on October 18, 2012. This is in celebration of the 21st year of the Local Government Code. Presidential Proclamation No. 63 declares October of every year as the Local Government Month, the second week as the Local Government Week and the 10th as Local Government Day. Anchored on this year's theme “Tanglaw Kinabukasan: Awtonomiyang Lok...
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02Oct2012MANILA, Oct 2 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel “Mar” A. Roxas II will lead guests, other key officials of the DILG, police, fire and jail bureaus including officials and employees of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) in celebrating the college’s 19th founding anniversary to be held Wednesday, Oct 3 at the National Police College in Quezon City. Roxas, who is also chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PPSC, will deliver the keynote speech, the first sinc...
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27Sep2012JOLO, Sulu, Sept 27 (PIA) -- Sulu Governor Abdusakur M. Tan called for the rigorous implementation of the provisions of Republic Act 9054, the Expanded ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) Law which was passed in March 31,2011. In a message read by his Chief of Staff Abdusakur “Tutuh” Tan II, Governor Tan also called the attention of the participants to the Sulu Public Consultation on the Study and Review of RA 9054, including Regional Legislative Assembly members, guests and members...
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25Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 25 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Agusan del Norte has conducted the inauguration and blessing of its new provincial office building in Capitol Compound, this City. The construction of the new office amounting to P 1.5 million was sponsored by the provincial government of Agusan del Norte, headed by Governor Erlpe John M. Amante. DILG-Caraga Regional Director Lilibeth A. Famacion, DILG Agusan del Norte Provincial Director Romeo A. Solis, ...
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21Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 21 (PIA) -- The groundbreaking ceremony of the Water Supply System project under the 2012 Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga was held in Barangay Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan del Sur. The SALINTUBIG program is designed to provide water supply systems for waterless municipalities. It is also intended to enhance capacities of local government units (LGUs) and water service providers in pla...
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17Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 17 (PIA) -- The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Agusan del Norte Provincial Office Building was held on Monday at the Capitol Compound, this city. DILG Agusan del Norte Provincial Dir. Romeo Solis, together with DILG-Caraga Regional Dir. Lilibeth Famacion, Agusan del Norte Vice Gov. Enrico Corvera and Provincial Administrator Percianita Racho led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new DILG provincial office situated be...
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06Sep2012ILOILO CITY, Sep 6 (PIA6) -- A memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the proposed Western Visayas Local Governance Resource Consortium (WVLGRC) was signed here on Sept. 4 to formalize the organization of the consortium that will serve as a center for local governance excellence via knowledge sharing and innovation. Signatories to the MOA were the Department of the Interior and Local Government – 6 (DILG6) as the lead agency and its partner academic institutions, namely University of the Philippin...
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31Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 31 (PIA) -- The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will launch the 2012 BroadcasTREEing Project, which is slated on September 15, 2012 in 30 KBP chapters in the country. The Tree Planting activity is pursuant to a memorandum of agreement executed between KBP and DILG last April 27, 2012 during KBP’s 38th Founding Anniversary at the Crown Regency Hotel in Makati. The agreement is to continue the tree-p...
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30Aug2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Aug 30 (PIA) -- South Cotabato is the fifth best performing provincial local government in the country, results of the latest Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) evaluation said. DILG's Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS) evaluation in 2011 also listed Surallah town as seventh of the top 10 municipal local government units (LGUs). A statement from DILG indicated that South Cotabato garnered an average point of 4.864 to surp...
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28Aug2012PAGADIAN CITY, Aug 28 (PIA) -- The Ecolink Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a candle lighting ceremony in front of the Jose Rizal monument, city complex here on Thursday evening. Ecolink Philippines is a civil society organization in Mindanao that promotes good governance, social accountability, and campaigns for anticorruption. The ceremony started at 6 p.m. and was attended by members of Ecolink Phils, ...
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24Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 24 (PIA) -- The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) joins the nation in mourning the death of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. In a statement, PCUP Chairman Hernani B. Panganiban said that never in history has there been a closer tie between PCUP & DILG than during his watch. He said Robredo's concern for the urban poor was so pronounced when he issued an order making the conduct of a Pre-Demolition Conference ...
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24Aug2012NARVACAN, Ilocos Sur, August 24 (PIA) -- This town has received the Seal of Good Housekeeping award from last month during the "Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaption" held at Oasis County Resort in San Fernando City, La Union. Narvacan Town Mayor Zuriel S. Zaragoza told Wednesday that he received the award from Secretary Jesse Robredo. Officials from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Office of Civil Defense, National Institute of Geological Science of...
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23Aug2012MANILA, Aug 23 (PIA) -- Two Catholic bishops stressed the need for vigilance among Filipinos as the government is set to appoint the next chief of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). In a statement by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz and Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo believe the position left by the late DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo is crucial to the government, thus the need for serious public atten...
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22Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 22 (PIA) -- Officials of the Department of Education and the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) on Tuesday said the late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Manalastas Robredo was an icon of good governance and faithful stewardship. In a statement, Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro said, “We in the cabinet mourn Secretary Robredo’s passing as an icon of good governance and faithful stewardship.” “As a fellow Lasallian, I mourn an outstanding alumnus who...
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22Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 23 (PIA) -- The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines said Wednesday it conveys its sincerest condolences to the family of the late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, as well as to the government and the people of the Republic of the Philippines. In a statement, Lubomir Frebort, Charges d' Affaires of the EU Delegation, said: "Let me share our sentiments of loss and sorrow at the passing away of this champion of good governance...
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22Aug2012MANILA, Aug. 22 (PIA) -- Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa on Wednesday sought a comprehensive review of all the pending programs and projects in the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) with the untimely demise of Secretary Jesse Robredo. In a statement, the DILG said Ochoa's move is to ensure that reforms are implemented and agency operations are unhampered. Robredo was in a plane crash, together with his aide and two pilots, last Saturday. Designated as DILG officer-i...
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22Aug2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, August 22 (PIA) -- Government officials in Eastern Visayas are one in saying that the death of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo is a great loss to the country. The DILG Secretary figured in a tragic plane crash off Masbate shores on August 18. His body was recovered on August 21 and was brought to Naga, with President Benigno S. Aquino and several cabinet officials accompanying his remains. Leyte Governor and Regional Development Council Ch...
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21Aug2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Aug 21 (PIA) – Eighteen local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon which suffered severe flooding recently received financial assistance from an LGU in Mindanao. Mayor Celso L. Lobregat, mayor of Zamboanga City, extended P500,000 each to the 18 LGUs as aid to ease the ordeals of affected constituents. LGU-beneficiaries of the financial aid were the municipalities of Dinalupihan, Mariveles, Orion and Orani in Bataan; Bocaue, Calumpit, Hagonoy, Obando and Pa...
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15Aug2012MANILA, Aug. 15 (PIA) -- Thirteen cities and municipalities in the country have emerged as consistent top performers in the local government state of performance report for the last three years, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). In a statement, DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo identified the consistent top performing local government units (LGUs) as the provinces of La Union, Cavite, Albay and Ilocos Norte; and the cities of Valenzuela, Makati, Angeles, Ta...
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12Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 12 (PIA) -- With the end view of increasing people’s resilience and enhancing their capacities from threats and impacts of disasters brought climate change, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 13 and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) have conducted activities to mark National Disaster Consciousness Celebration last July. These activities included a coastal clean-up at Barangay Masao, Butuan City with the participation of the Regional Disaster R...
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12Aug2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, August 12 (PIA) -- Local officials are now more prepared to deal with disasters because of a clearer understanding of where the five percent disaster fund should go and how this fund should be properly utilized. Thus said Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Florida Dijan amidst the calamity that struck Central Luzon last week. Most parts of Central Luzon endured massive flooding, with depth reaching to as high as eight feet in so...
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09Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug. 9 (PIA) -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the minimal death toll in the two-week continuous monsoon rains in Metro Manila and nearby provinces indicated that local government units (LGUs) and their constituents are now more prepared and resilient in confronting such life-threatening situations. “I think that disaster-preparedness should not be just a slogan; it should be a way of life for all LGUs and their constituents. Saving lives is more imp...
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07Aug2012MANILA, Aug. 7 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has tapped the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) to support the agency's disaster risk reduction and management and environmental programs. In a statement, DILG said that DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo and GSP National President Dr. Salud Bagalso has signed the memorandum of agreement that aims to encourage municipalities and barangays to organize girl scouts community-based troops that can help the government...
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06Aug2012QUEZON CITY, Aug 6 (PIA) -- The office of the vice president has tapped local government units (LGUs) in the drive against squatting syndicates and professional squatters, saying the active participation of LGUs is crucial in the national government’s anti-squatting campaign. “It is the LGUs who can immediately identify and stop these criminal elements at the first sign of illegal activity,” Vice President Jejomar Binay said. To encourage LGUs to participate, the Housing and Urban Deve...
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31Jul2012MANILA, July 31 (PIA) -- Some 500 local government and barangay officials as well as residents of Las Pinas and Bacoor cities converged recently at Barangay Pulang Lupa Uno to start the regular synchronized cleanup of the once-pristine 18.3-kilometer (km) Zapote River. In a statement by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the joint clean-up activity is the result of a dialogue of the punong barangays or village heads of Las Pinas and Bacoor, where representatives of th...
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31Jul2012BACOLOD CITY, July 31 (PIA6) -- The P35-million Local Government Support Fund or LGSF awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government to this city for winning the Seal of Good Housekeeping Award will further boost local roads and market rehabilitation projects. Local officials led by City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and DILG Officer Dino Punzaran broke ground for these projects in barangays 4, 17, 14, Singcang, Taculing as well as the Libertad Public Market. A P1.5-million rehabi...
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25Jul2012MANILA, July 25 (PIA) -- Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo has ordered the relief from their posts two chiefs of police (COPs) in Camarines Norte, two in Sorsogon, and one in Pangasinan for their failure to stop jueteng or illegal numbers game operations in their areas of jurisdiction. The DILG chief said his directive was part of DILG-PNP’s one-strike policy campaign and recommendations made by Senior Superintendent Frank Penaflor Jr., senior police assistant, following the succes...
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21Jul2012MANILA, July 21 (PIA) -- Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo urges all local chief executives to put children’s concerns on top of their agenda by allocating one percent of their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for programs and projects of local councils for the protection of children (LCPC). In a statement, Robredo said the law, section 15 of Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, does not only mandate local government units (LGUs) to establish their LCPCs ...
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20Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 20 -- The municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte completed the concreting of farm-to-market road (FMR) connecting the National Highway Facie-Marciano Anoya street. The project, costing P1 million is funded by the local government support fund (LGSF) through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10. One of the significant activities during the Araw ng Kapatagan held recently was the turnover of the said project by the DILG to the LGU as a recipient...
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19Jul2012MANILA, July 19 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday advised all local government units (LGUs), including barangays, to use 70 percent of their 5 percent disaster funds to acquire basic rescue and response equipment and not for the salaries of local government personnel. In a statement, DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero pointed out that local disaster risk reduction and management (LDRRM) funds of LGUs, and even barangays, should not be used to pay ...
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17Jul2012MANILA, July 17 (PIA) -- Around 80 percent of local government units (LGUs) in the country are prepared for typhoons and other disasters that may strike their communities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said in a statement. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo’s pronouncement was part of the report he rendered to President Benigno S. Aquino III during the National Capital Region's (NCR) “Tapatan Roadshow on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Ch...
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17Jul2012A “Tapatan” or dialogue was held by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to launch the Seal of Disaster Preparedness (SDP) and to test the readiness of every local government units (LGU) in the region in combating the various disasters affecting the region DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo said to measure the preparedness of an LGU is to determine its operational and institutional parameters, if it has a functioning and functional local disaster risk reduction and management...
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16Jul2012MANILA, July 16 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo created over the weekend a fact-finding team to investigate former mayor and now Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s alleged human rights violations by forcing a detained suspect last Tuesday to eat and swallow a fake land title he allegedly used in duping informal settlers in the city, purportedly to grant lots for just P250 each. “I have ordered the creation of a fact-finding team which will include DILG...
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12Jul2012ISABELA CITY, Basilan, July 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development, in partnership with the Zuellig Family Foundation, has organized a four-day seminar on bridging leadership in Zamboanga City last week. In a press statement, DSWD-9 Information Officer Narrabelle Bue said the training is aimed at enhancing the capacities of the local chief executive in leadership for attaining social objectives and outcomes through the development of personal awareness of their capacities...
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12Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 12 -- The construction of an evacuation center in Cagayan de Oro City for internally displaced persons (IDPs) is in the offing. The city council, during its regular session on July 10 presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas, authorized Mayor Vicente Y. Emano to enter into and sign the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) governing the implementation of the DILG’s P2.5 million funds for the project. The a...
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11Jul2012MANILA, July 11 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will sanction any local chief executive - whether governor, city and municipal mayor, including barangay chairmen--if they defy or fail to comply with President Benigno Aquino III’s directive for a total log ban in all natural and residual forests of the country. “It is the local chief executives’ (LCEs) statutory duty to enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the LGU and the exercise of...
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10Jul2012QUEZON CITY, July 10 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to ensure the participation of country’s indigenous peoples in electoral processes particularly in next year’s May 13 national and local elections. DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, Comelec chairman Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., and NCIP chairperson Brigida H. Pawid forged...
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09Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 9 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 will hold the “Regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation: A Collaboration Workshop for the Cagayan de Oro River Basin” on July 19 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant, this city. This is in coordination with the Local Government Academy and in partnership with the Agencia Española de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarrollo and Senator Loren Legarda “We will ...
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09Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 9 (PIA) -- The PAMANA – “Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan” - Program was launched to complement government’s peace negotiation efforts. This is to strengthen peace building, reconstruction, and development in conflict-affected areas, and is embodied in the Philippine Development Plan for 2011 to 2016. For the year 2012, P958 million has been appropriated under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) budget, to be provided to local government units (LG...
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06Jul2012MANILA, July 6 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reminded local government officials units to declare the cancellation of classes and work in government offices due to weather disturbances not later than 4:30 a.m. for morning suspensions and not later than 11 a.m. for afternoon cancellations. In a statement, DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Austere Panadero said students and government workers "must be informed ahead and not when they are in their s...
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05Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 5 (PIA) -- The city government here is now preparing for the evaluation for the National Literacy Awards. According to Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., the city government has instructed concerned personnel to prepare the necessary documents for the evaluation as the national evaluators are coming here next week. Amante said the city government is nominated under the Outstanding Local Government Unit award category. This award shall be given to city and municipal LGUs that have d...
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04Jul2012ISABELA CITY, Basilan, July 04 (PIA) -- The regional Board of Investments of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RBOI-ARMM) conducted last week a seminar dubbed Networking on Investments for Local Executives (NILE) in Tawi-Tawi. In a press statement, Provincial Information Officer Abdel Nasser Tahang said the seminar will pave the way for the drafting Local Investment and Incentive Code for the local government units. Tawi-Tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali said the NILE seminar-workshop “w...
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04Jul2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 3 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 conducted a Program Orientation and Planning Workshop for the beneficiaries of the Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig Para sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) program last June 13-14 at the Marigold Hotel, Velez-Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City. The activity was participated in by city and municipal engineers, health officers or water system engineers or supervisors from Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Tangub and Municipali...
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02Jul2012BACOLOD CITY, July 2 (PIA6) -- The Bacolod City Central Market has benefited from a support fund granted by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) from the Seal of Good Housing Keeping award earned by the city. City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson, together with Councilor Caesar Distrito, DILG Community Affairs Assistant Tessie Banay and Operations Officer II Sandra Hechanova, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the P1.5-million worth of central marke...
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29Jun2012MANILA, June 29 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has announced the launching of the Local Governance Watch or LG Watch, a social accountability mechanism that will encourage greater civil society participation in local governance. In a statement posted on its website, DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo said LG Watch primarily aims to facilitate the systematic and sustained engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) in local public administration to ensure tran...
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28Jun2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, June 28 (PIA) -- No more dry taps anymore. Governor Sol Matugas announced that the province received a water supply grant intended for waterless municipalities and barangays here. Dubbed 2012 Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG) Program, the project will provide safe and potable water for waterless municipalities and poorest barangays with high level of waterborne diseases, resettlement areas, and rural health units/birthing clinics with no access to safe water. ...
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26Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- A total of 28 local government units in the Caraga Region received today the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) from Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo during the conduct of the region-wide Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness. In the provincial level, the Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte qualified for the Seal of Good Housekeeping and received the PCF amounting to P7 million each. Also, five local government units (LGU) from the city level, Cab...
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26Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo today said the government is serious in curbing illegal logging and mining activities in Caraga Region. In today's press conference held in one of the local convention centers here, Robredo emphasized that in order for these illegal activities to stop, the government has been coordinating with the security forces such as the Philippine National Police (PNP). The DILG chief also pointed out that those who are in...
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25Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 25 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo will launch on June 26, 2012 the Seal of Disaster Preparedness during the region-wide TAPATAN on Disaster Preparedness at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. The Seal of Disaster Preparedness recognizes and gives incentive to local government performance in institutionalizing disaster preparedness and to assess performance gaps to policies of program interventions as well as monitor improvements on disaster ...
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25Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 25 (PIA) -- Mokabat sa P5.5 milyon nga ayudang pinansyal ang gigahin sa nasudnong kagamhanan alang sa proyekto sa panubig sa relocation sites sa Bolonsiri, Camaman-an; Indahag; ug Calaanan, apil ang pag-ugmad sa mga evacuation centers. Kini ang gipahibalo ni Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Y. Emano human gipirmahan ang duha ka Memorandum of Agreement tali ni Interior Secretary Jesse M. Robredo atol sa ‘Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation’ n...
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25Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 25 -- A total financial aid of P5.5 million has been allotted by the national government through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the city of Cagayan de Oro water supply projects for the relocation sites in Bolonsiri, Camaman-an; Indahag; and Calaanan and the improvement of the city's evacuation centers. This was announced by City Mayor Vicente "Dongkoy" Y. Emano after the signing of two Memoranda of Agreement with Interior Secretary Jesse M. ...
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23Jun2012TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, June 23 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that at least 83 more local government units (LGUs) in Eastern Visayas have qualified to receive the agency’s Seal of Good Housekeeping. DILG Region 8 Director Pedro Noval informed that the said LGUs have been added in the first semester of this year in the list of recipients of the Seal of Good Housekeeping award from the DILG. This makes a total of 118 LGUs in the region that are fully ...
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22Jun2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, June 22 (PIA) -- The mayor here lauded the workers of the city government for their efforts in achieving the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) award and its corresponding Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) of P3 million. “This award is in recognition of our compliance with the guidelines of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on the implementation of the open disclosure policy,” Mayor Nova Princess E. Parojinog-Echavez said. The mayor receive...
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22Jun2012ILIGAN CITY, Lanao del Norte, June 22 (PIA) -- A P7-million water supply facility in Sendong will be installed in a resettlement site for Sendong survivors at Bayanihan Village in Iligan City. This after a memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed between Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo and Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz for the implementation of 2012 Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (Salintubig). The MOA signing ceremony highlighted the department...
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21Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 21 -- The city government’s desire to provide safe water services in relocation sites and in poor barangays gets a boost in the Sagana Na Tubig Para sa Lahat (Salintubig) program, this city. Mayor Vicente Emano signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG-10) for the implementation of a P6-million Salintubig program. The city council, during its regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas, a...
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19Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, June 19 (PIA) -- Secretary Jesse Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will grace the regionwide “Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness” on June 26 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort here. As one of the world's mostly hit by disasters, the country has no recourse but to be ready at all times. The DILG regionwide activity aims to develop a culture on preparedness among local government units (LGUs) and local communities so that they will ...
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19Jun2012DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte, June 19 (PIA) -- The city government has bested other cities in the region in the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-9)’s Best Practices in Local Governance of the Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS). A regional summary report released the other week by DILG-9 showed that Dipolog ranked first based on its overall performance index (OPI) covering administrative governance, social governance, economic governance, environmental...
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18Jun2012ROXAS CITY, Capiz, June 18 (PIA6) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is tapping various local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies in the drive to promote compliance with the rules and regulations on the trade of petroleum products. Director Antonio Labios of the DOE-Visayas Field Office disclosed that they will be closely coordinating with the different LGUs and agencies in Capiz, namely the Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Po...
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17Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, June 17 --The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Northern Mindanao is set to undertake a disaster management and climate change adaptation conference dubbed Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness on June 21, this city. Anchored on the theme, “Katalagman: Atong Pangandaman,” this activity aims to increase awareness on the nature and management of disasters in order to develop a culture of preparedness among government officials and the public, said Atty. Re...
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15Jun2012DIPOLOG CITY, June 15 (PIA) -- Regular members of the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) met here yesterday, June 14, for the creation of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA)-Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Fund Technical Working Group (TWG). This TWG is tasked with monitoring the implementation of PAMANA projects in selected municipalities of the province specifically the so-called conflict areas. It was learned that the DILG was tapped by...
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14Jun2012SURIGAO CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte will launch the Search for Outstanding Barangay of the Province as a system of recognizing and granting of awards and incentives to outstanding barangays. Governor Sol Matugas said the search aims to ensure the smooth implementation of the provincial government's Health, Education & Environment, Agri-Aquaculture, Livelihood, Spiritual and Senior Citizen (HEALS) Agenda. Specifically, it aims to strengthen barangay gov...
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14Jun2012MANILA, June 14 (PIA) -- The Muntinlupa Central Fire Station of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will conduct water rescue training for its personnel and barangay volunteers in preparation for the coming rainy season in support of the Disaster Preparedness Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). In a statement posted on the DILG website, Muntinlupa City Fire Marshal C/Insp. Rodrick Aguto said this training will be conducted in the eight flood-prone barangays of...
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13Jun2012TABUK CITY, Kalinga, June 13 (PIA) -- The seven municipal local government units, the city of Tabuk, and the provincial government are qualified to vie for the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) Silver Level Award, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Kalinga provincial office reports. According to DILG Kalinga Provincial Director Francisco Gamatero, based on their local assessment, all the local government units (LGUs) have a grade not lower that 3, and have achieved the four...
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11Jun2012LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, June 11 (PIA) -- Albay has topped the list of provinces in the Bicol region with the highest number of good housekeeping awards. Out of 34 local government units (LGUs) in Bicol region, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has conferred the “Seal of Good Housekeeping” to 11 local governments in Albay. Local governments in Albay that notched the award and will receive P1 million monetary incentives included Legazpi City and the towns of Malinao, Ba...
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11Jun2012PALO, Leyte, June 11 (PIA) -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo will arrive in Eastern Visayas region on Monday, June 11, to keynote the regional summit on disaster in Eastern Visayas. DILG-8 director Pedro A. Noval Jr. said that the activity is the region’s edition of the Tapatan Roadshow which is set to be conducted nationwide by the DILG to advocate and institutionalize the concept of disaster preparedness among local government units all over the c...
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08Jun2012TABUK CITY, Kalinga, June 8 (PIA) -- People of the province will expect more impact projects with the P3-million additional cash incentive to be released soon by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The province will get additional P3 million as cash incentive by being one of the national awardees in last year’s Good Housekeeping Search by DILG. Gov. Jocel C. Baac, in a statement, said the cash incentive shall be programmed for development projects. He stressed that sin...
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06Jun2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the city government of Zamboanga have turned over computer units to the Department of Education (DepEd). DILG secretary Jesse Robredo has joined Zamboanga City mayor Celso Lobregat when 60 computer units were given to the DepEd, in a turnover ceremony held on Tuesday, June 5 at the City Hall. In a press statement, City Information Officer (IO) Sheila Covarrubias said, the turnover of computer sets is a r...
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06Jun2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, June 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) awarded the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to the city government of Ozamiz. Together with the award, Ozamiz will also be given P3 milion for the performance challenge fund, which Mayor Nova Prioncess E. Parojinog-Echavez will receive in Cagayan de Oro City, later this month. The DILG cited Ozamiz City for its excellent performance in local governance and for valuing performance management ...
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06Jun2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 6 (PIA) -- Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo yesterday commended Mayor Celso Lobregat for being a partner of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the national government in promoting good governance, as he explained the basis of conferring the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi Award to City Government of Zamboanga. Sec. Robredo, together with Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Teresita Deles, graced the occasion where 60 computers were ...
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05Jun2012CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, June 5 (PIA) -- Around 500 local officials and employees from towns and cities within the periphery of the Pampanga River Basin will troop to Clark Freeport on Thursday, June 7, for a Collaboration Workshop on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction organized by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in partnership with Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) and Senator Loren Legarda. DILG regional direc...
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04Jun2012ILOILO CITY, June 1 (PIA) –- President Benigno S. Aquino III distributed PhilHealth cards to 10 urban poor families, representing the 63,425 beneficiaries from 180 barangays of Iloilo City. The President was in Iloilo today to inaugurate the Iloilo City Hall, besides delivering a keynote message in the First International River Summit. The 10 who received their cards from the president were Arabella Diaz and Mary Jane Vestidas, of Calumpang, Molo, Allyn Mirasol, Zamora-Melliza, Sandra De...
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04Jun2012LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, June 4 (PIA) -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary Jesse Robredo said on Friday here that he strongly favors the disclosure of local chief executives (LCEs) of their Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) as a gesture of transparency and accountability as elective officials. Robredo said he encourages LCEs to sign waivers for the opening of their SALN but the agency cannot compel local officials because the DILG does not have the mandate as the S...
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03Jun2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, June 3 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will hold a series of regional summits aimed to promote advocacy on the local government’s institutionalization of disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation and mitigation measures. Dubbed “Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: A Call to Action,” the series of summits will be conducted in selected cities all over the country. In Region 10, ...
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31May2012Davao City, May 31 (PIA) -- The local government units (LGUs) must be properly represented in the National Organic Agriculture Board (NOAB) to ensure the successful implementation of the national organic agriculture program. Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario, who chairs the Confederation of Local Chief Executives in Mindanao (Confed), proposed that the Union of Local Authorities in the Philippines (ULAP), chaired by Mindoro Oriental Gov. Aurelio “Boy” Umali, should be include...
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29May2012CEBU CITY, May 29 (PIA) -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo led the awarding of certificates of Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to 75 local government units (LGUs) in Region 7, during the Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: A Call to Action of DILG-7, last May 25 at the Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City. This is recognition to the respective LGUs as SGH awardees in good governance through advancing the pri...
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28May2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 28 -- All 20 trainees belonging to the 47th batch of local government operations officers (LGOO) completed the induction training for Phase 1 Center last May 14. The said trainees had passed all the seven modules of Phase 1. The trainees have to undergo six months of extensive training with two phases. Phase 1 consists of seven modules of center training, while Phase II consists of field immersion. Further, the trainees will primarily have to undergo a written exam and...
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24May2012PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, May 24 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has gathered 65 civil society organization (CSO) representatives from all over Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for the Regional Stakeholders Consultation held at Ocean View Hotel in Pagadian on May 22 to 23. The consultation aims to increase awareness of key stakeholders, particularly CSOs, on the ARMM Roadmap and Transition Support Plan, generate consensus from CSOs on their...
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24May2012CEBU CITY, May 24 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Central Visayas is pushing local government units to draft their own Disaster Preparedness Action Plan amidst the existing threat of climate change. In a pro-active move to remind LGUs about their responsibility, the DILG 7 will be holding a regional summit dubbed "Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: A Call to Action” on Friday, May 25 at the Cebu International Convention Center...
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24May2012IBA, Zambales, May 24 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Central Luzon will be conducting another Tapatan Roadshow, this time on disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation. Entitled “Magtapatan Tayo, Handa Na Ba Kayo?,” this is the second Tapatan Roadshow conducted by the agency, and will be held on June 5 at the Heroes Hall, Olongapo-Gapan Road, San Fernando City, Pampanga. The first roadshow was held last year, tackling transparency and accoun...
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23May2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, May 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has assigned the task of Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as summer jobs for provincial scholars to give them a chance to earn while on school break. According to Judy Batulan, DILG provincial administrative officer, some 397 students have started working for 25 days in the towns of Jiabong, Marabut, Motiong, Pagsanghan, Pinabacdao, San Jorge, San Jose de Buan, San Sebastian, Sta. Margarita, ...
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18May2012CEBU CITY, May 18 (PIA) -- Over 100 local chief executives from the different municipalities, cities, and provinces in Central Visayas are expected to attend the "Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Change Adaptation: A Call To Action" summit in Cebu on May 25, spearheaded by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). DILG 7 Regional Director Ananias M. Villacorta bared the activity, which serves as their agency’s response to the clamor from different sectors of society ...
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16May2012QUEZON CITY, May 16 (PIA) -- The local government of Iloilo City, together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), shall spearhead the 1st Philippine International River Summit on May 30 to June 1. In a press conference last Monday, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the project is beyond mere river clean-up; it is an initiative towards social and economic progress. In 2011, the Iloilo River Development Council, headed by Senator Franklin Drilon, and Iloilo loc...
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16May2012BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar, May 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government Unit (DILG) through the provincial and municipal Interior Local Government Offices monitors and assists local government units (LGUs) in the enforcement of R.A. 9485, or the Anti-Red Tape Act. City Interior and Local Government Officer (CILGO), Nida de la Cruz of Borongan City said, this ARTA aims for the effective delivery of services to whosoever comes to any office in the municipal building. "With...
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11May2012ILOILO CITY, May 11 (PIA6) – Director Larry Nacionales of the Department of Agriculture-6 has asked the Information Officers of Iloilo to help the agency in its massive information campaign against rice wastage. Nacionales said this campaign is part of its interventions in establishing rice sufficiency in the region, by not only increasing yield but by avoiding wastage in various forms. He said information officers can educate the people in their respective areas as rice wastage is inc...
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07May2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 7 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 underlined programs and special projects this year directed towards eradicating poverty, specifically the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF), Sagana at Ligtas na Tubig sa Lahat (SALINTUBIG), Mindanao Basic Urban Services Sector Project-Millennium Development Goals (MBUSSP-MDG), and Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). In a press release, Atty. Rene Burdeos, DILG-10 Regional Director, said the SAL...
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05May2012MANILA, May 5 (PIA) -- This year’s first quarter national crime volume has dropped by 11,219 or an average drop of 16.77 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, in a statement posted on the DILG website, said that index crime records from January to March this year was 34,043, or a 19.86-percent decrease, compared to 42,479 incidents recorded for the same period past year, citing reports subm...
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04May2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 4 (PIA) -- Aside from the Seal of Good Housekeeping award, which recognizes local government units for their transparency in governance, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is introducing a new award that the 117 towns and 13 cities of Central Luzon will endeavor to win - the Seal of Disaster Preparedness for Floods. The award will be given to local government units (LGUs) which exhibit exemplary disaster preparedness capability before the ...
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30Apr2012BAGUIO CITY, April 30 -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is encouraging barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairs to attend the second “Negosyo sa Barangay Entrepreneurship Development Training: The Next Level” set for the Luzon Cluster on May 30 to June 2. In a memorandum circular, DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo said the seminar “is the next phase in a series of clustered trainngs designed to further enhance the capability of the barangays on entrepreneurial de...
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28Apr2012ILOILO CITY, April 28 (PIA6) -- The province of Iloilo received a check worth P414,700 from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the procurement of life-saving search and rescue equipment. DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo gave the check during the launching of the Tapatan on Disaster Preparedness road show at Sarabia Manor here, April 26. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. said the province was given the financial assistance as one of the pilot local government units ...
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26Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- The crime rates all over the country has dropped significantly in the first quarter of 2012, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo said Tuesday. Robredo said this year’s first quarter national crime volume has dropped by 11,219 or an average drop of 16.77 percent compared to the same period last year. Citing reports submitted to him by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Investigation and Detective Manage...
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26Apr2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 26 (PIA) -- Representatives from the local government units, who are beneficiaries of the national government’s potable water development, are being trained to come up with designs for the establishment of the project in their communities. Lawyer Odilon Pasaraba, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) provincial director said representatives and project coordinators of the recipient local government units such as Kayapa, Dupax del Norte, Kasibu...
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26Apr2012CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga April 26 (PIA) -- Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation Inc. (CLGCFI), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), honored on Wednesday local government units (LGUs) in the region with excellent implementation of streamlined procedures in the issuance of mayor’s permit. Angeles emerged as the sole recipient in the Highly-Urbanized City category while Tarlac got the first place prize in the C...
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26Apr2012QUEZON CITY, April 26 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday cited the efforts of local government units (LGUs) nationwide for their untiring role in disaster readiness. This developed after DILG launched the Seal of Disaster Preparedness for Floods (SDP), which aims to recognize the performance and efforts of local governments in institutionalizing disaster preparedness for floods. DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo said the Seal shall be conferred to a lo...
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25Apr2012MANILA, Abril 25 (PIA) -- Aber makabulig han energy costs ngan maibanan an gin-aabaga nga hitaas nga kuryente ha mga rehiyon, an Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in nag pahayag nga mahatag ini hin P767.2 milyon ha mga local government units (LGUs) isip kaparte han ira 40-porsyento nga bahin han energy revenue collections tikang ha National Government. Ini in nakuha tikang ha revenues han coal, petroleum, geothermal, ngan hydrothermal operations han kanan LGUs’ localities han tui...
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25Apr2012TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, April 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) gave the pink slip for the cleanliness and sanitation of water in Barangays Guinobatan, Bongbong, and Hinlayagan Norte of Trinidad town in Bohol. Trinidad Mayor Roberto Cajes facilitated the implementation of the initial three water systems in Trinidad’s 16 waterless barangays. Cajes knows that access to potable water eliminates water-borne diseases, provides more productivity to families, as well a...
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25Apr2012BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, April 25 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to fund the establishment of various projects for the 15 towns here designed to uplift the economic, livelihood, and health situations of communities. Lawyer Odilon Pasaraba, DILG provincial director, said 15 local government units (LGUs) in this province are now qualified to received aid from the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) after these LGUs have been assessed, evaluated, and conf...
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24Apr2012KIANGAN, Ifugao, April 24 (PIA) -- Organizers of the annual town fiesta celebration here called “Gotad Ad Kiangan 2012” are now all set for six days of festivities from April 28 to May 3. The theme for this years’ town fiesta is “Together in Progress, Working for Success” that aptly depicts the struggle of the local government and the people towards its journey in quest of progress and better living conditions for its constituents. The first day of the celebration is the opening of ...
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19Apr2012PAGADIAN CITY, April 19 (PIA) -- A groundbreaking ceremony for the improvement of the 700-meter municipal road in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur will be held today, April 19. Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator Alel Tabiado said the local government has proposed for the improvement and concreting of the municipal road, which amounted to P700,000. Tabiado said the project was approved and funded by Local Government Support Funds (LGSF) of the Department of the Interior and Local Gover...
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16Apr2012BANGUED, Abra, April 16 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has issued guidelines on the representation of Indigenous Peoples in the local sanggunian. The circular, which contains such guidelines, is issued pursuant to Republic Act 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 which recognizes, protects and promotes the rights of Indigenous Peoples/Indigenous Cultural Communities (I...
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15Apr2012ILOILO CITY, April 15 (PIA) -- Bringing back the rebels to the normal flow of life in society is in the hands of the local government units (LGUs) as front line providers, said the Philippine Army here. The government’s comprehensive local integration program, designed to provide support to returning rebels, though still under the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), tasks the LGUs and the communities to work together. Major Gil Ileto, chief of the Public Affairs ...
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15Apr2012MANILA, April 15 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on Friday cited the unrelenting efforts of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) in going after carjacking syndicates which resulted to a significant 49.5 percent decrease in carnapping incidents in March this year, according to a press release. Citing the report submitted by PNP-HPG Director, PChief Supt. Leonardo Espina, Robredo said only 53 carnapping incidents transpired in March this ...
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13Apr2012DUMAGUETE CITY, April 13 (PIA) -- The provincial search for the The Outstanding Barangay Officials of the Year (TOBOY) in Negros Oriental concluded on April 12 with a series of validation and interviews of the nominees. The annual TOBOY award of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is designed to give recognition to barangay officials who have shown exemplary performance in the discharge of their functions. DILG Provincial Director Jofralito Lorico said the award is categori...
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12Apr2012BALER, Aurora, April 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on all local government units to observe safety measures as debris of North Korea’s satellite launch may fall within Philippine territory. DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo issued the warning to officials of Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A and 5 and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is set to launch its earth observation satellite “Kwangmyongsong-3” anytime fro...
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09Apr2012ILOILO CITY, April 9 (PIA6) -- Government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino (4Ps) and KALAHI-Comprehensive, Integrated Delivery of Social Services (CIDSS) programs will expand coverage in 37 more towns and cities in Western Visayas. To date, there are already 118 local government units out of 133 covered by the Pantawid Pamilya, with 266,591 households served. DSWD-6 Information Officer May Castillo said KALAHI-CIDSS is in 34 localities, while the sustaining SEA-K is in all LGUs. Castillo sa...
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07Apr2012SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, April 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) completed its inspection of factories, commercial establishments, and private homes along the banks of Manila Bay to determine whether they have waste water treatment facilities and hygienic septic tanks. This is in line with the Supreme Court’s order to national agencies to clean-up, rehabilitate, and preserve the Manila Bay. As of the end of March, the DILG has identified 6,961 illegal settle...
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05Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 5 (PIA) -- To ensure peaceful observance of this year’s Holy Week, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Caraga has directed all local officials in the region to monitor various activities during the season and ensure safety of the public. DILG regional director Lilibeth Famacion issued the directive based on Memorandum Circular No. 2012-59 dated March 28, 2012. Famacion reiterated that this year’s Holy Week also coincides with the start of the sum...
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03Apr2012SIQUIJOR, April 3 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently conducted a Survey on Local Government Capacity in Project Management in three local government units (LGUs) in the province. The survey was conducted in the towns of Siquijor and Larena, and the provincial government of Siquijor. The survey collected data from the local governments on their capacity constraints and other factors that affect their project management at the local level, said DILG-Siqu...
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01Apr2012ILOILO CITY, Apr. 1 (PIA) – Ilonggo women are getting more empowered and able to cope with climate change by becoming more informed and educated on it, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). Ma. Aletha A. Nogra OCD-6 Training head said because of the new law on disaster risk reduction and mitigation, the women sectors have been part of planning and implementing disaster preparedness programs in their localities. Nogra, who was guest during the weekly cable TV program “Hangpanay...
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01Apr2012BALER, Aurora, Abril 1 (PIA) -- Sa pagsapit ng Kuwaresma ngayong linggo, inatasan ni Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo noong Martes ang lahat na attached agencies nito kasama ang Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), at Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) na papaghandain ang kanilang mga tauhan sa mga maaaring mangyari nitong pista opisyal. Inatasan ni Robredo ang PNP na bantayan ang mga sindikatong manloloob na nai...
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31Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 31 (PIA) -- Spearheading this year’s first Barangay Assembly Day tomorrow (March 31), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has chosen Barangay San Miguel in Lubao town as the showcase barangay in the region. DILG Regional Director Florida Dijan said “this activity which will be conducted simultaneously in all Barangays nationwide will be discussing the 2011 accomplishments of the barangays.” “Also, issues and concerns affecting th...
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30Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 30 (PIA) -- Local government units (LGU), in their task to promote development, need more projects which attract private partnerships. Secretary Cayetano Paderanga, Jr., director-general of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), said there are programs of the LGUs which are not implemented because of financial and technical concerns. “LGUs should promote for public-private partnerships and investments, socio-economic programs and infrastructure projects,...
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29Mar2012MANILA, Mar. 29 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) continues to rehabilitate Manila Bay through its One Day One Bay Metro-wide Waterways Clean-up campaign. DILG-NCR director Renato L. Brion said the campaign, which is conducted monthly every second and fourth Saturday of the month, targets various creeks, esteros and rivers in the entire Metro Manila. The campaign resulted in a number of simultaneous clean-up activities which involv...
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25Mar2012BABATNGON, Leyte, March 25 (PIA) -- To enhance their capabilities in the fight against crime and to maintain peace and order, tanods from all barangays in Babatngon, Leyte recently underwent a five-day training dubbed as "Professionalizing the Barangay Tanods." Initiated by the Liga ng Barangay in Babatngon led by Association of Barangay Chairmen (ABC) president Nico Alde, the training was conducted to orient tanods on their duties and functions and provide them with adequate information on th...
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20Mar2012ILOILO CITY, March 20 (PIA 6) -- The 5th Solid Waste Management (SWM) summit on March 28 to 30 will focus on building healthy communities through technologies and sustainable practices and lifestyle. The summit, which is initiated by the Environment Management Bureau (EMB-DENR) through the Regional Ecology Center (REC), seeks to enhance SWM practices in the barangay level. REC Coordinator Armando Dayrit said the event will bring in local government officials who will share thei...
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19Mar2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, March 19 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued memorandum circular to all DILG regional, provincial and city directors including the municipal local government operations officers and the ARMM DILG Secretary regarding the revised rules and regulations and implementing guidelines governing the search for the model Philippine National Police (PNP) families for the year 2012, signaling the start of the competition. The National Crime...
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14Mar2012CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, March 14 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged municipalities to install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in strategic locations because of the increased criminality and economic trend. This developed as DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo issued a memorandum dated February 22 to all regional and provincial offices of DILG soliciting the participation of local government units to support “peace and order initiatives an...
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12Mar2012By Marcelo M. Pedalino MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Mar. 12 (PIA) -- The local government unit here initiated a learning session on how to deal effectively in holding festivals and special events as it gathered select groups for a two-day seminar workshop at Supercha 2 here today and tomorrow. Invited to share their wealth of experience for a successful conduct of festivals and events were speakers from the Cebu Sinulog Foundation. After the opening ceremony the topic on concept b...
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11Mar2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, March 11 (PIA) -- Several towns in Pampang and Tarlac have implemented projects using their Perfomance Challenge Fund (PCF). The PCF is a subsidy to fourth to sixth class municipalities, which received the Seal of Goodhousekeeping. The fund can be used by the town to finance economic development projects. Towns San Simon, Minalin and Sasmuan in Pampanga were awarded P1 million each for being recipients of the Seal Of Goodhousekeeping. Al...
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11Mar2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Mar. 11 (PIA) – Mokabat sa Php429.92-milyon ang gigahin sa Ozamiz aron ipadagan ang kagamhanan sa siyudad ning tuig 2012. Ang Php272.52-milyon kun 63.38% sa tibuok kantidad ang gastuhon alang sa mga gitawag nga current operating expenditures. Ang Php58-milyon kun 13.50% ang gastuhon alang sa gitawag nga special accounts ug ang Php99.41-milyon kun 23.12% mao ang ibayad ngadto sa mga contractual ug mga utang sa siyudad. Walay gigahi...
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11Mar2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Mar. 11 (PIA) – A total of P 429.92 million have been appropriated for the operations of the local government unit (LGU) of Ozamiz City for 2012. Of this amount, P 272.51 million or 63.38% is for the current operating expenditures, P 58 million or 13.50% for special accounts and P 99.41 million or 23.12% for the non-office, statutory, contractual and long-term indebtedness. However, City mayor Nova Princess E. Parojiog-Echavez said no ap...
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05Mar2012ILAGAN, Isabela, March 5 (PIA) – Governor Faustino G. Dy III reminded all local chief executives (LCEs) and elected officials in the province to attend to their constituents’ needs and concerns and avoid absenteeism, in a press conference held Feb. 29, 2012 at the capitol at the height of the Farmers Congress. Dy has appealed to the local executives and officials to report to their office and be attentive to their constituents’ needs and concern as he echoed the remind...
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04Mar2012TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental, March 4 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) to Tangub City for 2011. The award was given after the city government was able to follow the guidelines set by the DILG in the implementation of the open disclosure policy in tax collection and Sound Fiscal Management in the use of public funds. Along with the SGH Award was the cash amount of P3 million, which has helped the c...
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29Feb2012DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur, Feb. 29 (PIA) – The local government units of Davao del Sur and the municipality of Sta. Cruz received on Monday (Feb. 27) P10.2 million as share from the national wealth tax payment of Hedcor Sibulan, Inc. (HSI). Governor Douglas Cagas accepted a mock check worth P3.1 million from HSI president and chief operating officer Rene B. Ronquillo during the turn-over ceremony at the Davao del Sur Coliseum at Barangay Matti, Digos City. Sta. ...
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28Feb2012CEBU CITY, February 28 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) will observe fire prevention month in March with the theme, “Makiisa, Makialam at Makipagtulungan Upang Sunog ay Maiwasan." In a forum held today, C/Insp Roy Orbeta of BFP-7 said they are intensifying their fire safety awareness campaign in the community and reminding the public to take precautions in order to reduce fire incidents. BFP noted that fire incidents in Region 7 decreased by 10....
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27Feb2012MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, Feb 27 (PIA8) -- Following the recent feat of Barangay Hingatunggan, Silago for garnering the second place for the 4th – 6th municipal category in the Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Awards (LTIA) at the national level, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)- Southern Leyte recently conducted the annual search for this year. According to Provincial Local Government Operations Officer&nb...
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26Feb2012PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Feb. 26 (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Palawan will strictly enforce Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP) as a pre-requisite in securing building permits to ensure safety of laborers and compliance to labor laws. Ma. Socorro Marquez, DOLE-Palawan’s Construction Safety Focal Person, said that there is a need for the enhanced implementation of the CSHP in the light of the numerous construction projects in the city and i...
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23Feb2012PADRE BURGOS, Southern Leyte, Feb. 23 (PIA) -- The local government is leading a campaign to rid the coastal areas here of a deadly specie of starfish that poses a threat to the town’s tourism industry and also to the livelihood of marginal fisher folk, Agriculturist Juliet Crisostomo said. The crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), a coral-eating underwater creature, has been blamed for destroying a partial stretch of coral reef in this dive destination. If the destruction is left...
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21Feb2012SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 21 (PIA) -- Surigao del Norte Governor Sol Matugas together with her team capitol personally handed-out relief supplies to some 185 families in Puroks Rosal and Bliss in Brgy Quezon, Mainit recently. Some barangays in the town of Mainit were flooded after heavy rains were experienced and the water level at Lake Mainit rose due to the low pressure area. Around 48 families were being evacuated at Brgy. Quezon Gym, 67 families in Pastoral House and 70 ...
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18Feb2012TRINIDAD, Bohol, February 18 (PIA) -- In Trinidad, Bohol the local government and the municipal nutrition council (MNC) is looking at a revolutionary way to stamp malnutrition in the town. “Going to the roots,” says Trinidad information officer Jojeline Ruiz-Buendia. “Malnutrition in this town is not as prevalent as other towns. It’s high time to look at the malnutrition concern seriously,” Trinidad mayor Rob...
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11Feb2012VIRAC, Catanduanes, Feb. 11 (PIA) -- The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) recently awarded checks ranging from P10,000 to P50,000 in funding for livelihood projects to 12 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Catanduanes under the Social Integration Program (SIP). The former members of the rebel group received their checks in a simple ceremony held last week at the headquarters of the Philippine Army 83rd Infantry Battalion in Lictin, San Andres. Philip...
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09Feb2012CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- Samar local government units (LGUs) rated poorly in terms of operational readiness to address disaster. In a rating sheet prepared by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and distributed to members, Samar LGUs lag behind in many indicators particularly in contingency plans for tsunami, and other calamities when it did not even reach 50%. The data stemmed from a survey on operational readiness of local governments to ...
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06Feb2012COTABATO CITY, Feb. 6 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DENR-ARMM) will undertake massive seedling production to meet the needs of concerted tree planting campaign in the autonomous region. DENR-ARMM Regional Secretary Kahal Kedtag said the agency with the support of local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations, national line agencies, private sector and stakehol...
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04Feb2012KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Residents of the 27 barangays in this city can expect services of the city local government unit to be more accessible. This after the city LGU launched its “Programang Bayanihan para sa Mamamayan,” which begins this month. Mayor Peter B. Miguel explained through the bayanihan, bas...
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03Feb2012OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Feb. 3 (PIA) --The Ozamiz City Development Council (OCDC) has passed a resolution endorsing, for final approval, the program,projects, activities of the city’s 2012 Annual Investment Program (AIP) 20% Development Fund Component, in the amount of P59,770,743. Said resolution was passed during the first full council meeting of the OCDC, last January 17, held in the city. The full council passed CDC Resolution No. 001-2012, s. of 2012 after it deliberate...
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02Feb2012MANILA, Feb. 02 (PIA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the suspension for 90 days the five jail officers assigned at the Navotas City Jail after five detained suspects facing various criminal charges escaped from their custody at dawn of January 23 this year. DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo identified the suspended jail officers as Senior Inspector Manuel V. Serquina; Senior Jail Officer 3 Sencino Abrazaldo; Senior Jail Officer 1 Adan S. De Loza;...
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02Feb2012LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS, Bulacan, Pebrero 2 (PIA) – Igagawad ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ngayong hapon ang Bantay Kalikasan ng Bulacan sa pinakamalinis na bayan o lungsod na tatanggap ng P1 milyong halaga ng proyektong pang-imprastrasktura sa Bulacan Capitol Gym. Sa 21 bayan at tatlong siyudad ng lalawigan, nakapasok sa huling yugto ng parangal ang Calumpit, Pulilan, Bustos, Guiguinto, Plaridel, San Rafael, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzagaray, Lungsod ng San Jose Del Monte, at St...
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02Feb2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 2 (PIA) -- As dengue-carrying mosquitoes thrive on dirty surroundings and stagnant water, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday mobilized the country’s more than 42,000 barangays to lead the implementation of the Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD) through regular clean-up activities in the communities. An inter-agency cooperation strategy, ABKD is the government’s r...
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01Feb2012TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, Feb. 01 (PIA) -- Department of Health assistant secretary Dr. Romulo Busuego called on local government units to enroll with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PHIC) those working in the underground economy. Dr. Busuego made the call noting that some of those working in the informal sector have yet to acquire health insurance. While the national government has targeted poor Filipinos identified in the National Household Targeting System ...
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31Jan2012ni Susil D. Ragas SURIGAO CITY, Enero 31 (PIA) – Gipasabot ni Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III ang importanteng papel sa mga local government units isip katambayayong sa administrasyong Aquino sa pagduso alang sa mga proyektong kalamboan nga nagpokus sa pagkunhod sa kapobrehon, edukasyon ug panglawas isip parte sa iyang gisaad ngadto sa katawhang Filipino. Sa iyang pamahayag atubangan sa mga bisita ug mga mananaog sa Galing Pook Awards 2011 didto sa Rizal Hall sa Palasyo...
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30Jan2012ANGELES CITY, Pampanga, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- The cities of Angeles and Valenzuela recently forged a sisterhood accord to foster favorable relations between the two local government units (LGUs) and their constituencies. Mayors Edgardo Pamintuan of Angeles and Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela signed the memorandum of agreement in a ceremony held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall of Angeles. The pact covers exchange of ideas and resources in various fields that include educa...
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30Jan2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Jan. 30 (PIA) – Undersecretary for Peace and Order Rico Puno of the Department of Interior and Local Government said on Friday that the Philippine National Police has adopted a new fund distribution scheme where only 15 percent goes to national headquarters and the 85 percent goes to field operating units to ensure an efficient and responsive service to the people. Puno was guest here during the 21st PNP Anniversary with the theme “PR...
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21Jan2012SURIGAO CITY, Jan. 21 (PIA) -- The province of Surigao del Norte is bent on constructing additional reading hubs in every municipality to help the pupils learn to read effectively. Governor Sol Matugas, during the recently held local school board meeting, said she is now pushing for the improvement of the students’ reading comprehension in the entire province by constructing more reading hubs that will become the center of activity for students, teachers and researchers wh...
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20Jan2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Jan. 20 (PIA) -- All the 137 towns and cities of Central Luzon received the Seal of Good Housekeeping, an annual recognition award given by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Central Luzon is one of the three regions in the country where 100 percent of their local government units (LGUs) have fully complied with the requirements of sound fiscal management, transparency, ...
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19Jan2012TARLAC CITY, Tarlac Jan. 19 (PIA) -- Eight more local government units (LGUs) in Tarlac recently received the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). DILG Regional director Florida Dijan and League of Cities of the Philippines President Oscar Rodriguez personally bestowed the recognition to the mayors of Concepcion, Gerona, La Paz, San Clemente, San Jose, Sta. Ignacia, Victoria and Tarlac City in a ceremony held in the City of San Fer...
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19Jan2012MAKATI CITY, Jan. 19 (PIA) -- The local government has revealed its plan to construct additional disaster-resilient and environment-friendly or "green" public buildings this year, a statement said. According to Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin S. Binay, the city intends to take the lead in promoting disaster resiliency through green structures and technology, and will tap experts from the private sector for its plan to retrofit the 25-storey City Hall to make it a green building to...
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12Jan2012BACOOR, Cavite, Jan. 10 (PIA) -- The local government in this municipality sought for further support from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jessie Robredo in terms of additional policemen, firemen, disaster equipment, assistance in garbage disposal and traffic management plus relocation of informal settlers. Mayor Strike Revilla made the request during a meeting with Secretary Robredo at the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City recently to report his administratio...
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07Jan2012TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 7 (PIA) -- Thirty-six out of 47 local government units (LGU) in Bohol province earned the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH) from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The DILG awards the seal to local government units that have satisfactorily shown exemplary transparency and accountability, participation and performance innovation into institutionalized status for better service to their constituents and the country general. ...
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07Jan2012TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 7 (PIA) -- Bohol governor Edgar Chatto urges local government units (LGUs) in the province to find creative solutions in waste management and garbage problem or Bohol government may be sued administratively for failure to comply with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program. Chatto admits that “no LGU in Bohol could sufficiently say they have complied with the provisions of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Law.” &n...
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02Jan2012NAVAL, Biliran, Jan 2, (PIA) -– Mayor Susan Parilla of the local government unit (LGU) of Naval bared some of her priority projects for the year 2012. In an interview with Mayor Parilla, she said that the need to complete the drainage projects for poblacion Naval is a priority to avoid flooding in major streets of the area especially now that the rainy season which is usually experienced during the last quarter of the year will spill over during the first months of 2012. ...
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31Dec2011OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Dec.31 (PIA) – Various forms of assistance have been extended by the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) system to the Typhoon Sendong victims in Northern Mindanao. One such form was the turn-over of some P2,026,923.08 worth of drugs, medicines and medical supplies to DOH-CHD, region 10, by Health Secretary Enrique Ona, when he visited the evacuation centers (EC’s) of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and Iligan City, last ...
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29Dec2011OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Dec. 29 (PIA) -- Around P37.84 million worth of assistance was extended to the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Northern Mindanao, as of Dec. 28. Of this amount, P32.24 million came from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), P1.94 million from the local government units (LGU) and P3.66 million from other government offices and non-government organizations. Data at the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), regio...
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18Dec2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Dec. 18 (PIA) – Nanawagan ang Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa mga lokal nga pangagamhanan sa pagmugna sa ‘firecracker and pyrotechnic zones’ diin ang katawhan mamahimong makadagkot sa ‘firecrackers’ ug ‘pyrotechnic devices’ sa pagsaulog sa kapaskuhan ug bag-ong tuig. Kini nga panawagan subay sa paningkamot sa kagamhanan sa pagpakunhod sa ma-angol na usab dala sa pangilin ning kap...
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15Dec2011MANILA, Dec. 15 (PIA)-- The Philippine experience in land administration and management has been featured as an example of successful solution in supporting rural and agricultural development during the 2011 Global South-South Development Expo. The Expo, held December 5-9, 2011, at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy attended by close to 250 high-level delegates, featured the Second Land Administration and Management Project (LAMP2) of the Ph...
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01Dec2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 1 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo recently ordered tight and strict implementation of gun ban in Zamboanga City fallowing a powerful explosion Sunday night at the Atilano Pension House in Canelar that killed 3 people and wounded 27 others including a Philippine Information Agency (PIA) employee and several members of his family. “Dadagdagan po yung paghihigpit ng gunban,” (efforts will be doubled in the implementatio...
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01Dec2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 1 (PIA) -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo recently ordered tight and strict implementation of gun ban in Zamboanga City following a powerful explosion Sunday night at the Atilano Pension House in Canelar that killed three people and wounded 27 others including a Philippine Information Agency (PIA) employee and several members of his family. “Dadagdagan po yung paghihigpit ng gunban. (efforts will be doubled in the implementation of the gun ban),...
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30Nov2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Nov. 30 (PIA) - - The Department of Education 9 (DepEd) lauds the support of the Local Government Unit (LGU)of Zamboanga to education sector. “The support of the Zamboanga LGU to DepEd is matchless,” said DepEd9 Assistant Regional Director Habib Adzhar Sarahadil during the opening program of the National Bi-Annual Planning Conference of the Philippine Association of Secondary Education Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs (PASECAC) held here recently. DepEd cited Mayo...
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28Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov. 28 (PIA) -- Some 100 barangays in South Cotabato will be given seal of good housekeeping in 2012 in line with the provincial government's implementation of a local version of the Department of the Interior and Local Government's program. Josephine Leysa, interior and local government provincial director, said "100 out of the 199 barangays of South Cotabato will receive awards and cash prizes from the provincial government if they pass the standards set...
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23Nov2011OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Nov. 23 (PIA) -- Some P131.66 million worth of provincial road projects will be bidded out by the Provincial Roads Management Facility (PRMF) in the provinces of Misamis Occidental and Bukidnon, Region 10, as well, as in Agusan del Sur, Region 13. This will cover 84.48 kilometers of roads. To be funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the concerned Provincial Governments, the projects will involve earthworks, prepa...
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11Nov2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Nob. 11 –- Gigantihan nila Pangulo President Benigno S. Aquino III ug Secretary Jesse Robredo and lokal nga pangagamhanan sa Opol alang sa sulundugong pagdumala sa pangamhanan. Diin mitugyan ang Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa lungsod sa Opol sa lalawigan sa Misamis Oriental sa Gawad Pamana ng Lahi (GPLA) alang sa Northern Mindanao Municipal Category naglangkob sa usa ka trophy ug usa ka tseke nagkantidad sa P...
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20Oct2011ILOILO CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- Local government units (LGUs) play a crucial role through their budgets on the realization of the goals and objectives of the Social Contract of President Aquino with the Filipino People and the programs and projects that embody these aspirations in the Philippine Development Plan. This was the view shared by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Regional Dir. Alfonso Bedonia, Jr. , Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor, Sr., Iloilo City Lone District Cong. Jerry ...
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15Oct2011KORONADAL CITY, Oct 22 (PIA) -- Departmen of Interior and Local Government (DILG) officials in South Cotabato hope time spent on getting permits and licenses will soon be shorter with their implementation of an improved business system. DILG Provincial Director Josephine Leysa, said 10 municipalities and the lone city of Koronadal have already been oriented on the computer-based DILG program on permits and licensing system. Software has also been installed in some LGUs. T'boli and Surall...
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23Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 23 (PIA) -- Gov. Johnny Pimentel remains optimistic that abducted Mayor Henry Dano of Lingig, Surigao del Sur and his two military escorts will be released before the end of the month. During an interview this morning in one of the local radio stations here, Gov. Pimentel said that the abductors have yet to contact him. However, he said, during their last phone conversation with Dano, he was told that they are in good condition and there’s nothing to worry...
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20Sep2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 20 (PIA) –The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) cited STEAG State Power Inc. for putting up some Php16.9 million, of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds for program EMPOWERING (Empowering Monitoring System on Poverty Watch for a more Effective and Responsive Approach in Governance). During its launching at Grand Caprice Restaurant, yesterday, Sept. 19, DILG Secretary Jessie M. Robredo also thanked the other p...
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14Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) -- The Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network is now initiating activities in support of the celebration of the United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Peace on September 21, 2011. Dubbed “Kalinaw Alang sa Tanan” (Peace for All), the initiative supports the worldwide call for a sustainable peace and development. It also seeks to inculcate the essence of peace and the true meaning of a shared community. It is a synchronize celeb...
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14Sep2011ILOILO CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) -- A total of 97 local government units in Western Visayas has been awarded with the Seal of Good Housekeeping by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and is thus eligible to avail of the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) incentive for LGUs this year. This was announced by DILG Regional Director Evelyn A. Trompeta during the recent meeting of the Development Administration Committee of the Regional Development Council at the Nation...
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06Sep2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 6 (PIA) –- The presentation of candidates for the search of persons to be appointed as Officers-in-Charge (OIC) in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will start on Monday, Sept. 12. Secretary Jessie M. Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said these appointments include those of the Offices of the Regional Governor, Regional Vice Governor and members of the Regional Legislative Assembly. Robred...
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19Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 19 (PIA) –- The Iponan River Bank in Iponan, this city, has become the third area for planting bamboo by Task Force Best Action for Mobilizing Barangay Organizations for Opportunities in Education, Environment and Entrepreneurship (BAMBO 3E). A multi-sectoral approach to enhance environmental education and entrepreneurship formation among children, BAMBOO 3E is a year-long activity that commits and supports bamboo growing and caring proje...
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18Aug2011CEBU, Aug. 18 (PIA) -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) claimed that the government is ready to respond to the changing weather patterns and the expected 14-16 weather disturbances for second half of this year, In the June 29 Communication and News Exchange (CNEX) forum of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in Quezon City, NDRRMC executive officer Ronald Flores said the national and local government agencies has allocated P15 billion to be used for ri...
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13Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 13 (PIA) -- The Opol town goes green as it gathered recently various government agencies as well as private entities in support of the National Greening Program (NGP). Town Mayor Dexter B. Yasay cited the event is in support of Executive Order No. 26 issued by President Benigno S. Aquino on February 24, 2011 and established the NGP as a national priority aimed not only to reforest 1.5 million hectares of land but also to promote a sustained env...
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12Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 12 (PIA) – The Philippine National Police announces the holding of a nationwide Cadet Admission Test to all qualified applicants. In a recent meeting of the Regional Association of Government Communication (RAGCOM) in Northern Mindanao, Police Chief Inspector Regina E. Abanales, Regional Public Information chief, Police Regional Office (PRO)-10, said the Academy will administer its cadet admission test for the four-year Bachelor of Scienc...
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09Aug2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 09 (PIA) – - The City Health Office (CHO) revealed that Tuberculosis (TB) cure rate in the city has improved to 93 percent from the then merely 75 percent cure rate. Health Officer Dr. Rodel Agbulos said it is not only the cure rate that has tremendously improved but TB case detection as well. Agbulos said the case detection for TB was noted at 45 percent to 75 percent in 2007. Latest figure for case detection rate is now at 96 percent. Agbulos said the improveme...
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04Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 4 (PIA) ¬– The city government of Butuan has complied and adhered to the full disclosure policy (FDP) of the national government, said City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. Speaking before the jam-packed 2,000 capacity Almont Hotel’s Convention Center during his recent State of the City Address (SOCA), Amante said in line with the full disclosure policy of the national government, the city government has been posting all financial transactions on the...
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01Aug2011PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Agosto 01 (PIA) -- Hiniling ng Sangguniang Panglungsod kamakailan sa pamunuan ng Palawan State University (PSU) sa lungsod ng Puerto Princesa ang pagpapatupad ng RA 7160, partikular na ang chapter 4, section 393 at ang rule 14 ng article 77. Ang kahilingan ng Sangguniang Panglungsod ay sa pamamagitan ng inaprubahang resolusyon ng konseho na iniakda nina Kagawad Patrick Alex Hagedorn, Kagawad Mark David Hagedorn at Kagawad Gregorio Austria na may ti...
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25Jul2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 25 (PIA) –- The City Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cagayan de Oro echoed to the public the call of President Benigno S. Aquino III for Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) bid to the New 7 Wonders of Nature (N7WN). In today’s official PPUR launch in Barangay Lapasan, this city, DILG Director Emil T. Rana urged the public to support PNoy’s advocacy in ensuring that PPUR is elevated am...
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24Jul2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, July 24 (PIA) –- As part of the local government’s effort in improving the quality of education, the city recently turned over a P7.9 million 3-storey 9 classroom building to Culianan National High School in Barangay Culianan (CNHS). City Information Officer Sheila Covarrubias said the newly turned-over school building is one remedy in solving the issue on classroom shortage. She said it is only one of the many projects the city has implemented in Barangay Culi...
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15Jul2011SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, July 15 (PIA) – Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo today led the awarding of housing units to personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in a ceremony held at the Heroes’ Ville Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)/PNP Housing Project site in barangay Gaya-Gaya, this city. Robredo said the awarding of the housing units is in line with the efforts of the present administration to provide peacekeeping person...
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06Jul2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga July 6 (PIA) -- Around 6,700 poor but deserving college and vocational students in Central Luzon were given an opportunity to work in private companies and local government units (LGUs) last summer under the government’s Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). In her report during the recently concluded Mid-Year Planning Assessment of Public Employment Service Office (PESO) managers, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Technic...
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30Jun2011CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, June 30 (PIA) -- Rafael Grancioso at 12 years old, used to work as “mangengete” a term used to describe youngsters along the seashores in Naic, Cavite. They are indulged in carrying fish caught by fishermen from anchored bancas to the trading area in exchange for fish or a little amount of money either for themselves or to help their parents augment their earnings. “Kabilang ako sa 30 na mga batang naialis mula sa pagiging child laborer sa pinagsam...
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30May2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 30 (PIA) –- A total of 2,222 motorela or motorized tricycle franchisees in the city are set to receive the tricycle transport financial subsidy (TTFS), this week. This was revealed by City Director Emil Rana of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), who said the operators will receive the amount of Php150 per motorela unit as long as their franchises are legally registered with the city, as of March 28, this year. Rana said the ...
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25May2011CALAMBA CITY, May 25, (PIA) --- Josefina Castilla-Go, regional director of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)-4A said in her message relative to the symbolic distribution of Public Transport Assistance Program (PTAP) funding checks for the local government units held May 23 at the Cavite provincial capitol that 48,009 tricycle driver/operator benefit from the fuel subsidy of P7,201,350 provincewide. The DILG is specifically tasked for the distribution of PTAP because fra...
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18May2011The Labor department has forged an agreement with other agencies for the promotion of construction safety amid accidents in construction sites. The Department of Labor (DOLE) had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Departments of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to promote the welfare of construction workers and prevent the recurrence of con...
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18May2011KORONADAL CITY, May 18 (PIA) -- Local government units all over SOCCSKSARGEN Region (Region 12) can still nominate scholars for the second batch of students of the University of the Philippines Manila – School of Health Science Extension Campus in South Cotabato based here. Prof. Amabel Ganzo, campus director of UP SHS-Koronadal, in a press conference at the Provincial Capitol yesterday said, that as of this week, more than 20 slots are still availa...
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15May2011TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, May 15 (PIA) – The Pantawid Pasaka Program of the Aquino government will be discussed at the Harampang Ha PIA on May 20 at Gerry’s Grill in Tacloban City. PIA Region 8 Director Olive Pecson Tiu informed that officials from the Department of Energy Visayas Field Office in Cebu are coming to Tacloban to be the resource persons on the Pantawid Pasada Program which is being implemented by the Department. The Lady Director added that the Department of Interio...
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04May2011TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, May 4 (PIA) – The government will give P200,000 reward to anyone who can give information for the identification of the assailant, and P1 million for the arrest of the perpetrators in the killing of Calbayog City Mayor Reynaldo Uy. This was announced by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo in a press conference held in the morning of May 2 at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Police Superintendent Elizar Egloso, acting chief of the Regional P...
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27Apr2011KORONADAL CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- Ten barangay-based people’s organizations (POs) Midsayap, North Cotabato are set to receive assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Mindanao Rural Development Program - Adaptable Program Loan Phase 2 (MRDP-APL2). Just recently, DA Regional Field Office 12 launched Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD) sub-projects intended to help POs, mostly farmers’ associations (FA) and rural i...
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23Apr2011KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte, April 23 (PIA) –The local government of Kauswagan is set to formally launch, today, its bridging program called Sustainable Integrated Kauswagan Area Development and Peace Agenda (SIKAD PA). Mayor Rommel C. Arnado said “SIKAD PA” becomes the town’s “bible” for development that would bridge the town’s vision for development and its constituents. “This will tell the world that, indeed, Kauswagan is back on its fee...
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16Apr2011CEBU, April 16 (PIA) – The Local Governance Support Program (LGSP) of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recently organized the Regional Economic Transformation Team (RETT) to assist the economic development initiatives of the various local government units in the country. DILG-7 regional director, Pedro Noval, Jr, in his opening statement during the organizational meeting and planning conference held at the Marco Polo Hotel on April 15 noted the role of the...
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15Apr2011CEBU, Apr. 15 (PIA) – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-7) in Central Visayas is set to organize and create the Regional Economic Transformation Team (RETT) today, April 15 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu City. DILG-7 regional director, Pedro Noval, Jr., explained that the creation of the RETT is the regional equivalent of the National and Local Economic Transformation Team (N/LETT) that will assist local government units in implementing local economic initiatives...
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09Apr2011LUCENA CITY, Quezon, April 9 (PIA) -- To aggressively scale up interventions to elevate the practice of governance that values transparency, accountability, participation and performance into an institutionalized status, the Department of Local Government (DILG) Calabarzon launched the Seal of Good Housekeeping for Barangay Government on March 30, 2011 at Grand Riviera Hotel in this city. DILG Sec. Jesse M. Robredo who was the keynote speaker of the event lauded the program initiated by ...
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04Apr2011DAVAO CITY, April 4 (PIA) – A multi-sectoral partnership of private and government agencies across the region has strengthened commitment to fully support the control and prevention program on tuberculosis which remains at the top ten causes of deaths in the country. Some 40 private agencies and 14 government offices signed a pledge of support to implement the Philippine Plan of Action to Control Tuberculosis (PhilPACT) 2010-2016, which gears towards achieving the Millennium Devel...
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01Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 01 (PIA) –- “There is a need for active support from the local government units (LGUs) to properly address the degrading water quality of rivers in Metro Manila and other urban centers nationwide.” This was underscored by Environment Assistant Secretary Analiza Teh. Teh made this emphasis during a forum held Thursday. Teh’s call was in line with the setting up of Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) ordered by Department of Environment and N...
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26Mar2011KORONADAL CITY, March 26 (PIA) –- All residents of ten municipalities and one city of South Cotabato are enjoined to switch off lights and electrical appliances for one hour tonight in observance of the Earth Hour. “We appeal to all residents of South Cotabato to switch off their lights and electrical appliances on March 26, Saturday, from 8:30 until 9:30 in the evening,” Ramon Ponce de Leon, provincial environment management officer appealed. The provincial government has re...
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23Mar2011Western Visayas will again switch off lights to mark Earth Hour 2011 this coming March 26. Local government units (LGUs) down to the barangay level in the region are expected to support the global event in compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 2011-41 issued by Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo which encourages all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors and punong barangays to organize their own Earth Hour events. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regional of...
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14Mar2011KORONADAL CITY, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- The national flag at the city hall here is at half-mast today in support of the League of Cities of the Philippine's (LCP) day of prayer and protest. Mayor Peter B. Miguel also read a manifesto protesting the illegal conversion of 16 towns into cities and explained the events that led to the protest of more than 90 cities all over the Philippines against the Supreme Court. Miguel also explained his views and the LCP’s protestation of the SC’s &ldquo...
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12Mar2011MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Mar. 12 (PIA) -- Secretary Jesse M. Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) strongly supports the move to postpone the elections in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). “More than the conduct of an election this coming August, ARMM needs to revisit its structure of governance and improve its peace and order to bring about development within the region.” he said. During today’s consultation on House Bill (HB) No...
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08Mar2011CAMIGUIN, Mambajao, Mar. 8 (PIA) -- To unify moves towards achieving responsive and transparent barangays, the Liga ng mga Barangay, Mambajao Chapter, recently, conducted the Barangay Newly Elected Officers Orientaion Program (BNEO). Attended by all the newly installed barangay and Sangguniang Kabaataan (SK) officials, the activity was to immediately heed to the Provincial Memorandum dated Feb. 15, 2011 of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The BNEO is mand...
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24Feb2011CEBU, Feb. 24 (PIA) –- Local government units (LGUs) can now use 70 percent of calamity funds for disaster preparedness. In a Stakeholders Forum held in Cebu City recently, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) executive officer Ronald Flores revealed that one of the major features of the new R.A. 10121, also known as the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) law, is putting up the institutional mechanisms that acknowledges the vital role of the local government units (LGUs) as ...
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08Feb2011SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga, Feb. 9 (PIA) -- Department of Interior and Local Government 3 reminds all barangay officials in Central Luzon that they are mandated to organize a "Lupong Tagapamayapa" in their respective areas. According to DILG Regional Director Florida Dijan, the creation of such group of peacekeeping officers is stipulated under the Local Government Code of the Philippines. The Lupon shall be composed of the punong barangay as the chairman and around ...
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30Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO, Jan. 30 (PIA) – Children are always vulnerable to danger, abuse and maltreatment, especially in environment unmindful of children’s rights. Aware of this situation, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-IX) called on partner-agencies to join them in the organizational meeting of Regional Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (RIMTF), where the Philippine Information Agency is a member. Regional Director Faisal Abutazil of the DILG-IX explained th...
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25Jan2011BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Batangas provincial chief, Police Senior Supt. Alberto P. said they are ready to face the challenges that may arise in 2011. In a meeting with Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the PNP provincial chief along with the chiefs of police from the 37 municipalities and cities in the province expressed full support to the peace and order program of the governor as they presented the PNP’s peace and order plan for 2011. Among...
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23Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Dec. 23 (PIA) -- Calamity funds of the national, local government units (LGUs) and the barangays can now be used for disaster-hit areas. This is among the effects of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s declaration of a state of national calamity, following his visit to the devastated areas due to floodings brought about by Tropical storm Sendong, last Dec. 16. “Ito ay upang paandarin ang mga mekanismong mapagkukunan ng dagdag na ...
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20Jan2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Jan. 20 (PIA) – Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona is continuously advocating for the “universal health coverage” for all Filipinos especially for indigents since this is one of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s health agenda during his governance. In a visit to the Center for Health Development 3 (CHD-3) here on January 17, Ona said the Aquino administration targets all Filipinos to be covered by health insurance, rationalizing that w...
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14Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 13 (PIA) -– A Technical Management Group (TMG) has been created by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) of Northern Mindanao, effective Dec. 10, 2010. Part of the functions of the RDRRMC-TMG is to formulate plans, policies and measures to reduce the vulnerabilities and risks to hazards in the community and manage the consequences of disasters, Regional Director Carmelito A. Lupo of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), region 10, ...
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05Jan2011BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have released a total of P156 million to the recipient local government units (LGU) in CARAGA region under that Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). The primary consideration for the release of such fund is for the LGUs that passed the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH), a program of the DILG which elevates the practice of good governance into institution...
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05Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- Call it “Iwas Paputok” (Avoid Firecrackers) or just plain “Ingat Paputok” (Be Cautious of Firecrackers), the campaign to reduce the firecracker injuries, during the Christmas season in region 10, paid off. This was the assessment of Dr. Jaime S. Bernadas, Regional Director of the Dept. of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD), Northern Mindanao, who said only 19 cases of firecracker injuries were reported to have take...
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23Feb2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (23 February) -- The Commission on Elections has deputized the local government units (LGU) to prevent, remove, destroy, confiscate or tear down any prohibited propaganda materials without partiality. Lawyer Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, said these materials include posters, streamers, stickers or paintings on walls and other materials showing the picture, image or name of a person or a candidate, made or done in violation of election l...
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