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27/08/2025

READ | DILG, DBM Roll Out P700M Aid to 44 LGUs for Water Systems, Evacuation Centers

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have released a total of P700 million in financial assistance to 44 local government units (LGUs) to support projects on sustainable water supply and climate-resilient evacuation centers.

DILG Undersecretary Marlo Iringan and DBM Undersecretary Willford Will Ong led the distribution of checks to the 44 beneficiary municipalities after signing a Joint Memorandum Circular that provides guidelines for the effective implementation of projects under the Local Government Support Fund – Support and Assistance to Participatory Budgeting (LGSF-SAFPB) for FY 2025.

The DILG affirmed that SAFPB is a critical instrument in advancing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for accountable, responsive, and inclusive governance. “SAFPB localizes our commitment to the Philippine Open Government Partnership by empowering LGUs to deliver projects that reflect community priorities,” Iringan said, delivering the message of DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

Of the 44 LGUs, 35 received P13.33 million each for the development of water supply systems and sanitation projects. These LGUs were selected based on low income classification, the presence of existing municipality-managed water utilities, available water sources, and their preparation of a Municipal Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Master Plan (MWSSMP).

Meanwhile, 9 LGUs received P25.92 million each for the establishment of climate-smart evacuation centers. These LGUs were prioritized due to their vulnerability to disasters, lack of permanent evacuation facilities, and high poverty incidence.

Iringan described the program as “development work in action,” while DBM reiterated its commitment to allocate national resources for initiatives that directly uplift the quality of life of Filipino families.

The SAFPB program also strengthens participatory governance by engaging Local Development Councils, which include representatives from LGUs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to ensure that projects respond to actual community needs.

Through the SAFPB, the DILG underscores participatory governance that listens, engages, and empowers communities to share in decision-making, resulting in better and more sustainable outcomes for the Filipino people.

13/08/2025

LOOK: Nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang batas na magpapaliban sa Barangay at SK elections sa Disyembre.

Ayon sa bagong batas, ang susunod na Barangay at SK elections ay gaganapin sa unang Lunes ng Nobyembre 2026 at tuwing ika-apat na taon pagkatapos nito.

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

READ | Ligtas na Paaralan: DILG Deploys Barangay Tanods to Strengthen School Safety Nationwide

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the safety and security of students, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), has urged the deployment of Barangay Tanods in public schools nationwide for School Year 2025–2026.

Under DILG Memorandum Circular 2025-072, barangays are enjoined to work closely with DepEd schools within their jurisdiction to assign tanods who will manage traffic during arrival and dismissal, patrol school premises and nearby areas frequented by students, monitor and report incidents that may threaten safety, and perform other lawful duties assigned by the Punong Barangay or the police to secure school zones.

City and municipal mayors are likewise urged to provide full logistical support to barangays to ensure the effective implementation of this initiative.

Authorized under Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, tanods serve as community service units to assist in peace and order efforts. This school safety drive builds on their existing mandate under DILG Memorandum Circular 2024-086, which includes patrolling communities, securing high-risk areas, preventing crime, and assisting in traffic management.

The DILG calls on all local governments, school officials, and communities to work together in making every learning space in the country safe and secure for Filipino learners.

06/08/2025

LATEST | The National Youth Commission (NYC) and the Commission on Higher Education(CHED) have officially issued Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2025 - "𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 (𝐒𝐊) 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟔(𝐚)(𝟐) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 (𝟑) 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐈𝐑𝐑) 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟎𝟕𝟒𝟐, 𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐑.𝐀 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝟔𝟖, 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃-𝐍𝐘𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏, 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗."

This new JMC provides guidelines for the implementation of the exemption of all incumbent SK officials in good standing from taking any service components of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and the provision to be excused from attending regular classes to attend SK Meetings and Sangguniang Barangay Sessions.

📄 To read the full JMC and detailed guidelines, visit: http://bit.ly/4onCuwl

🔹 Another landmark step toward strengthening youth leadership and empowering SK officials to better serve their communities!

29/07/2025

29/07/2025

READ | DILG Prioritizes Strengthened LGU Systems and Community Protocols in Disaster Preparedness

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) continues to enhance the capacities of local government units (LGUs) in disaster preparedness through robust systems-based protocols, grassroots engagement, and anticipatory planning. Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s 2025 State of the Nation Address, the DILG reaffirmed its commitment to building resilient communities by equipping both barangays and cities with tools that prevent loss of lives and ensure rapid response.

Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the Department’s posture is simple but resolute: anticipate, prepare, and act decisively before disasters strike. “Disaster preparedness must be embedded in how we govern every day. Bago pa bumaha, bago pa tumama ang bagyo, dapat may galaw na ang lokal na pamahalaan,” Remulla said.

As Vice Chair for Disaster Preparedness under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the DILG leads the implementation of Operation Listo, a disaster readiness protocol that standardizes pre-disaster actions for governors, mayors, and punong barangays. In April 2025, the Department launched the enhanced Listo si Kap protocol, focusing on equipping barangay officials with the right tools, coordination frameworks, and situational checklists to activate even in far-flung sitios.

The Department has also taken a stronger stance on LGU-led solid waste management and flood mitigation, recognizing the connection between local governance and climate resilience. All LGUs have been urged to update their disaster preparedness plans, monitor critical waterways, and preposition cleaning and rescue assets ahead of weather disturbances. Barangays are expected to lead early warning dissemination, implement evacuation protocols, and coordinate with city and municipal DRRM councils.

To support this, the DILG is upgrading Emergency 911 systems nationwide. More LGUs are now operating local E911 call centers that are geotagged, multilingual, and linked directly to police, fire, and medical responders. This allows for faster deployment and clearer coordination at the community level.

The Department is also integrating disaster risk reduction with inclusive wellness and community programming. Through Memorandum Circular No. 2025-037, LGUs are reminded to open civic spaces such as parks, plazas, and covered courts to all members of the public, particularly during emergencies and evacuations. These same venues are also encouraged to be used for disaster education, drills, and wellness activities to strengthen community ties.

“The work of preparedness does not belong to one office alone. Every barangay, every LGU must be part of the system. Preparedness is governance. Kaligtasan ay responsibilidad ng lahat,” said Remulla.

The DILG is currently monitoring compliance with disaster protocols nationwide and working with the Department of Budget and Management to support LGUs in upgrading equipment and training under the Local Government Support Fund and other resilience initiatives.