DILG Negros Island Region

DILG Negros Island Region Welcome to the DILG Negros Island Region (NIR) official page.

This is the official social media platform of DILG NIR in amplifying the local governance experiences of Negros island and Siquijor.

๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐š๐  ๐๐ ๐š๐ฒ๐จ๐ง. ๐‡๐š๐ง๐๐š  ๐๐ฎ๐ค๐š๐ฌ. ๐๐š๐ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐›๐š๐ฒ ๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐ก๐š๐ง๐๐š๐š๐ง ๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐† ๐๐ˆ๐‘ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ฌ๐š ๐“๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ-๐“๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ง๐š ๐๐š๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ค๐จ๐๐Ÿ“ ๐€๐ ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | I...
05/08/2026

๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐š๐  ๐๐ ๐š๐ฒ๐จ๐ง. ๐‡๐š๐ง๐๐š ๐๐ฎ๐ค๐š๐ฌ.
๐๐š๐ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐›๐š๐ฒ ๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐ก๐š๐ง๐๐š๐š๐ง ๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‹๐† ๐๐ˆ๐‘ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ฌ๐š ๐“๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ-๐“๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ง๐š ๐๐š๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ค๐จ๐

๐Ÿ“ ๐€๐ ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | Isinasagawa sa Lungsod ng Dumaguete, Negros Oriental ang "Orientation and Writeshop on the Institutionalization of the Public Service Continuity Plan (PSCP) for the Field Offices of DILG NIR." Layunin nitong higit pang patatagin ang kahandaan ng DILG Negros Island Region upang matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na paghahatid ng mahahalagang serbisyong pampubliko sa kabila ng mga sakuna, krisis, at iba pang pagkaantala sa operasyon.

Binigyang-diin ni Panrehiyong Direktor Lailyn A. Ortiz, CESO IV, na ang PSCP ay mahalagang hakbang sa pagpapatatag ng institusyon sa pamamagitan ng nagkakaisang paghahanda at tuloy-tuloy na paglilingkod sa publiko. Masigla ring tinanggap ni PD Farah Diba G. Gentuya ang mga delegado sa presensya nina Kawaksing Panrehiyong Direktor Teodora P. Sumagaysay, CESO V, at PD Dennis A. Quiรฑones.

Pinangunahan ni G. Adonairam Catapia ng Office of Civil Defenseโ€“NIR ang mga teknikal na sesyon, katuwang sina Bb. Alfa Marie de los Reyes at G. Eduard G. Lutao ng DILG NIR. Sa pamamagitan ng mga talakayan at writeshop, sinimulan ng mga kalahok ang pagbuo ng kani-kanilang PSCP sa pagtukoy ng mahahalagang tungkulin, pagsusuri ng mga panganib, at pagbuo ng mga estratehiya upang matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na operasyon ng bawat tanggapan ng Kagawaran sa probinsya at syudad ng NIR.





READ | DILG earmarks โ‚ฑ633-M for climate-smart evacuation centers in 24 disaster-prone LGUsThe Department of the Interior...
05/08/2026

READ | DILG earmarks โ‚ฑ633-M for climate-smart evacuation centers in 24 disaster-prone LGUs

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has allocated โ‚ฑ633 million for the construction, upgrading, and rehabilitation of 24 climate-smart evacuation centers in some of the country's most disaster-prone local government units (LGUs), reinforcing local disaster preparedness and strengthening community resilience.

Funded under the DILG's Local Government Support Fundโ€“Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting (LGSF-SAFPB), the projects will enhance the capacity of LGUs to carry out safer, more organized, and timely preemptive evacuations. The beneficiary provinces were identified under the National Adaptation Plan 2023โ€“2030 as among those most vulnerable to climate-related hazards.

For Fiscal Year 2025, the program covers nine municipalities: Buguey, Cagayan; Macalelon, Quezon; Lagonoy, Camarines Sur; Borbon, Cebu; Balangiga, Eastern Samar; Leyte, Leyte; Tabontabon, Leyte; Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur; and Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur.

Meanwhile, 15 LGUs are set to receive assistance in Fiscal Year 2026: Burdeos, General Luna, and Patnanungan in Quezon; San Jose, Camarines Sur; San Fernando, Masbate; Anilao and Bingawan, Iloilo; Alegria, Boljoon, Poro, and Ronda in Cebu; Maslog, Eastern Samar; Calubian, Leyte; and Josefina and Tabina in Zamboanga del Sur.

In his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the rollout of Ligtas Pinoy Centers this year to serve as permanent evacuation facilities in provinces highly vulnerable to natural hazards.

โ€œAng mga gusali na ito ay dinisenyo upang kayanin ang mga malubhang kalamidad tulad ng super typhoon na 340 kilometers per hour ang lakas ng hangin at magnitude 8.4 na lindol.โ€

The President also cited the continued expansion of the Unified 911 system as part of the government's efforts to strengthen emergency response.

โ€œWe continue to prioritize public safety through the establishment of a fully operational command and emergency response network for the Unified 911,โ€ he said.

To date, the Unified 911 system operates nine command centers nationwide, including the recently activated Mindanao Regional Command Center in Cagayan de Oro City and the Satellite Command Centers in Pampanga and Maguindanao del Norte.

The DILG said the continued investment in resilient evacuation facilities, complemented by an expanding emergency response network, equips LGUs with the infrastructure and capabilities needed to better protect communities before, during, and after disasters.

The Department reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with LGUs in localizing disaster risk reduction and management initiatives to build safer, more resilient, and climate-adaptive communities.

05/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW | Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla leads the ceremonial signing of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act, or Republic Act No. 12199, August 05, 2026.

Joining the Secretary are Department of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara and Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCDC) Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Dr. Teresita Inciong.

๐๐€๐†๐๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐“๐€-๐Š๐Ž๐‘๐“๐„๐’๐ˆ๐˜๐€ ๐Š๐€๐˜ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐†. ๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€๐‹๐•๐€๐‘๐„๐™Ang Regional Director Lailyn A. Ortiz, CESO IV, kasama ang OIC-Assistant Re...
05/08/2026

๐๐€๐†๐๐ˆ๐’๐ˆ๐“๐€-๐Š๐Ž๐‘๐“๐„๐’๐ˆ๐˜๐€ ๐Š๐€๐˜ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐†. ๐‚๐‡๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€๐‹๐•๐€๐‘๐„๐™

Ang Regional Director Lailyn A. Ortiz, CESO IV, kasama ang OIC-Assistant Regional Director Teodora P. Sumagaysay, CESO V, at LGOO VII Eduard G. Lutao, Cluster 3 Head ng Negros Occidental, ay nakipagtagpo kay Congresswoman Mercedes "Cheding" Alvarez, ikalimang halal bilang Pangalawang Tagapagsalita (Deputy Speaker) ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan sa ilalim ni Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III, bilang bahagi ng pagbisita-kortesiya upang pag-usapan ang mga kasalukuyan at paparating na proyekto ng National Government sa pamamgitan ng Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP) para sa 6th District ng Negros Occidental, na kilala rin bilang CHICKS District. Kabilang sa mga napag-usapan ang mga proyekto sa ilalim ng Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) para sa 2025-2026 period, na may kabuuang halagang Php 151,500,000 na nakalaan sa buong CHICKS District, bilang patunay ng patuloy na suporta ng DILG NIR sa pagpapaunlad ng imprastraktura at iba pang programang pangkaunlaran sa lugar.

Inanyayahan din ni RD Lai si Cong. Alvarez na makilahok sa mga darating na konsultasyon hinggil sa mga panukalang amendment sa Local Government Code (RevAmp and Stronger LGC), gayundin sa iba pang teknikal na tulong na maaaring iparating ng DILG NIR upang lalo pang mapalakas ang lokal na pamamahala sa CHICKS District. Muling pinatitibay ng DILG NIR ang kanilang pangako na makipagtulungan nang buong-buo sa mga lokal na pinuno at lehislador tungo sa mas maasahan, mas malakas, at mas matatag na lokal na pamahalaan.

READ | DILG tracks over 80,000 LGU projects to safeguard public fundsIn support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.โ€™s c...
04/08/2026

READ | DILG tracks over 80,000 LGU projects to safeguard public funds

In support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.โ€™s campaign against graft and corruption, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has intensified the real-time monitoring of government-funded projects in local government units (LGUs) through the Subaybayan ang Proyektong Bayan (SubayBAYAN) project, reinforcing transparency and accountability in public service delivery.

In his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Marcos highlighted the importance of protecting public funds, citing the implementation of mechanisms that have improved government project monitoring, reduced red tape, and helped curb corrupt practices in the bureaucracy.

โ€œBukod sa flood control projects, lahat ng mga proyekto ay sinuri at tiniyak na talagang kinakailangan at maayos โ€” mula sa plano, presyo, hanggang pagpapatupad,โ€ Marcos said. โ€œBantay-sarado ang bawat proyekto at ang nakalaang pondo sa Transparency Portal, Integrity Chain, at katuwang na mga Civil Society Organization,โ€ he added.

Aligned with the Presidentโ€™s directive, the DILG said that from 2022 to the present, a total of 80,949 locally funded projects nationwide have been monitored through SubayBAYAN, an online platform that allows citizens to track the implementation of projects and see how public funds are being utilized by LGUs.

These include 17,739 projects funded under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and 63,210 projects financed through the 20 percent LGU Development Fund.

Complementing the SubayBAYAN project, the DILG also implements the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP), which requires LGUs to publicly disclose key financial and governance information. The policy strengthens transparency, promotes accountability, and empowers citizens to participate more actively in local governance.

A total of 1,638 LGUs, or 95 percent nationwide, have complied with the FDP, consisting of 1,419 municipalities, 142 cities, and 77 provinces. Nearly 37,000 barangays, or 92 percent nationwide, are likewise complying with the policy.

To further strengthen transparency and citizen participation, the DILG continues to engage civil society organizations (CSOs) in monitoring local government projects. Currently, 50,629 CSOs are accredited with LGUs, while 1,511 CSO Desks have been established to facilitate greater public involvement in governance.

As part of the government's continuing efforts to eliminate corruption, the DILG said it remains committed to strengthening LGU accountability and upholding integrity in public spending through mechanisms that ensure every peso from the national coffers is used effectively for projects that deliver meaningful benefits to Filipinos.

READ | DILG urges LGUs to support AI-powered database of local ordinancesThe Department of the Interior and Local Govern...
04/08/2026

READ | DILG urges LGUs to support AI-powered database of local ordinances

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units (LGUs) nationwide to support the rollout of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered legislative information system that will modernize the way local laws are drafted, managed, and accessed.

Through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-041, the DILG encouraged city and municipal mayors, vice mayors, and Local Sanggunians to submit electronic copies of their ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative issuances for inclusion in the e-Legis Reference System, a centralized, AI-driven online database designed to make local legislation more accessible, transparent, and efficient.

To ensure the effective implementation of the initiative, the Department also directed city and municipal Sanggunian members to actively participate in orientation and capacity-building activities on the e-Legis Reference System. LGUs may likewise collect the corresponding subscription fees in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

The e-Legis Reference System is expected to strengthen local governance by equipping policymakers with digital tools that improve the quality and efficiency of legislation. Among its key features are a personalized legislative feed based on users' areas of interest, an AI-powered drafting studio that assists in developing local measures, and a dedicated research platform that enables vice mayors and Sanggunian members to quickly search for relevant ordinances, resolutions, and policy references.

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines (VMLP) and the Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) of the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG).

According to the DILG, the e-Legis Project will foster greater collaboration among LGUs by creating a centralized repository of local legislation, making it easier for local governments to share policy innovations, adopt proven ordinances, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.

The system is also expected to reduce paperwork, streamline legislative workflows, automate document formatting, minimize manual processes, and improve records management, helping local governments become more responsive and efficient in delivering public service.

As the DILG continues to advance digital transformation in local governance, the Department said harnessing AI and emerging technologies will empower LGUs to craft more responsive policies, strengthen transparency in legislative processes, and build smarter, more innovative communities that better serve the Filipino people.

๐Ÿ“ Happening Now | Day 1 of the DILG Negros Island Region Pre-Qualifying ExaminationThe DILG Negros Island Region officia...
04/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ Happening Now | Day 1 of the DILG Negros Island Region Pre-Qualifying Examination

The DILG Negros Island Region officially commences the Day 1 of its Pre-Qualifying Examination today, August 4, 2026, at the University of Negros Occidental โ€“ Recoletos, Bacolod City.

ALAM Nโ€™YO BA? | Kabilang ang Pilipinas sa mga unang nagtatag ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Noong Ago...
04/08/2026

ALAM Nโ€™YO BA? | Kabilang ang Pilipinas sa mga unang nagtatag ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Noong Agosto 8, 1967, nilagdaan ang ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) ng mga bansa sa Asya kasama ang Pilipinas, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, at Thailand.

Bilang pangunahing ahensya na nangangasiwa sa lokal na pamahalaan, kapayapaan at kaayusan, urban development, at disaster resilience, aktibong nakikilahok ang Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa pagsusulong ng mga layunin ng ASEAN sa pamamagitan ng:

โœ… pagpapalakas ng lokal na pamamahala
โœ… pagsusulong ng kapayapaan at kaayusan
โœ… pagpapahusay ng disaster preparedness at community resilience
โœ… pakikipag-ugnayan sa lokal na pamahalaan sa mga rehiyon para sa sustainable urban development at smart city initiatives

๐Ÿ“„ Basahin ang opisyal na Bangkok Declaration (1967) dito:
https://agreement.asean.org/media/download/20140117154159.pdf

READ | DILGโ€™s Unified 911 saves lives through faster emergency responseThe Department of the Interior and Local Governme...
03/08/2026

READ | DILGโ€™s Unified 911 saves lives through faster emergency response

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the public to immediately dial the Unified 911 hotline during life-threatening emergencies, stressing that every second can mean the difference between life and death.

As the country's centralized emergency response system, Unified 911 bridges the critical gap between danger and safety by rapidly connecting callers to Command Centers, local government units (LGUs), and emergency responders, ensuring that medical assistance reaches those in need without delay.

Since its launch in 2025, medical emergencies have consistently ranked among the most frequently handled incidents by Unified 911, alongside fire suppression, search and rescue, and violence against women and children (VAWC) cases.

In Pasig City, an immunocompromised patient suffering from vomiting, cold sweats, and body aches was immediately reported through the hotline for ambulance assistance. Given the patient's history of stroke and hypertension, responders acted with urgency and precaution to transport the patient safely to the nearest medical facility.

In Iligan City, a caller sought immediate assistance for a 68-year-old man showing signs of a stroke, leaving him weak and unresponsive. Within minutes, the barangay ambulance, with medical personnel onboard, arrived to administer first aid before transporting the patient for further treatment.

Meanwhile, in Paraรฑaque City, a pregnant woman who accidentally slipped called Unified 911 out of concern that the fall might affect her unborn child. Through the swift coordination of the National Call Center and the local emergency response unit, barangay responders were immediately dispatched to provide the necessary medical evaluation and assistance.

These real-life incidents demonstrate how immediate reporting, seamless coordination, and rapid emergency response through Unified 911 can lead to timely, life-saving interventions when every minute matters.

The DILG reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening the country's emergency response system by ensuring that no second is wasted between danger and safety, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to build a faster, more responsive, and more reliable national emergency response system.

READ | Remulla to youth: Hold government accountable, protect democracyThe country's democratic institutions will only r...
03/08/2026

READ | Remulla to youth: Hold government accountable, protect democracy

The country's democratic institutions will only remain strong if young Filipinos actively demand accountability and participate in governance, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said.

Speaking before students, educators, civil society leaders, and government partners at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Localization Forum at De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila, Remulla underscored the indispensable role of the youth in advancing transparency, accountability, and meaningful citizen participation.

"Open Government can be achieved if the youth exercises their right to demand accountability," he said.

Addressing the students and faculty, the DILG chief challenged the youth to become active participants in nation-building by questioning government actions, speaking out against practices that weaken public trust, and ensuring that conversations on good governance remain alive.

"You must make us hear your voice... You must make us feel that, or nothing will change," he said.

Remulla emphasized that open government is not sustained by transparent institutions alone but by citizens who are informed, vigilant, and willing to engage. He likewise encouraged academic institutions to continue serving as platforms for critical discourse and policy innovation.

The DILG Secretary also reminded the audience that the freedoms enjoyed by Filipinos today were won through the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy, urging the younger generation to safeguard those hard-earned rights by exercising them responsibly.

Highlighting the importance of integrity in governance, Remulla shared his long-standing commitment to transparency, citing Cavite's recognition as the country's first ISO-certified provincial government during his tenure as governor.

He also outlined key reforms being pursued by the DILG to strengthen accountability in public service, including eliminating anomalous budget insertions, curbing procurement irregularities, and intensifying anti-corruption efforts within the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

Among the department's transparency initiatives is the livestreaming of public bidding, which enabled the DILG to procure 224 vehicles at approximately โ‚ฑ100 million below the projected cost, demonstrating how open and accountable processes can deliver greater value for public funds.

During the forum, the DILG formally accredited the DLSUโ€“Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance (DLSU-JRIG) as a partner in implementing empowerment programs for civil society organizations (CSOs) and the OGP Localized Program nationwide, further strengthening collaboration between government, academe, and civil society in promoting open governance.

Also present during the event were DILG Assistant Secretaries Lilian M. De Leon, Elizabeth N. Lopez De Leon, and Atty. Brian Mey R. Tomas; DLSU Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Raymond R. Tan; DLSU-JRIG Director Dr. Francisco A. Magno; and Sci&Tech Philippines President Dr. Alvin B. Culaba.

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