DILG Mabitac

21/04/2026

19/04/2026

07/04/2026

READ | ‘NO EXCUSES ON TURNOVER’: DILG URGES EARLY INVENTORY PREPARATIONS FOR BARANGAYS, SKs

Months ahead of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all barangay and SK officials nationwide to begin early inventory and turnover preparations to ensure seamless governance at the grassroots.

Issued through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021, the directive reinforces President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for accountability across all levels of government and aims to prevent disruptions in basic services during the transition of leadership in November.

“All barangay and SK officials must fully account for properties, financial records, documents, and money accountabilities before the assumption of newly elected officials,” the Department said.

To institutionalize the process, Punong Barangays are instructed to organize Barangay Inventory Teams (BITs), composed of barangay officials and community representatives, to oversee the documentation and turnover of all assets and records. SK Chairpersons are likewise directed to form SK Inventory Teams (SKITs), ensuring youth sector accountability is upheld.

These teams will conduct both initial and final inventories and will work closely with City and Municipal Assessment and Transition Teams to guarantee compliance and provide operational support throughout the transition period.

The directive is anchored on existing laws, including Presidential Decree No. 1445, the Local Government Code of 1991, and the SK Reform Act of 2015, all of which mandate proper management, documentation, and safeguarding of government resources.

The DILG warned that failure to properly turn over government properties and accountabilities may result in administrative and legal liability under existing laws, rules, and regulations.

The Department emphasized that a complete and transparent turnover is critical to ensuring continuity in public service and maintaining trust in local governance.

“Transitions should not interrupt service. This is about making sure every incoming official can continue delivering for their community from day one,” the Department added.

The BSKE is scheduled on the first Monday of November 2026.

26/03/2026

READ | DILG: MLGOOs STRENGTHEN RULE OF LAW, SUPPORT FAIR BARANGAY JUSTICE

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed the vital role of Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the Katarungang Pambarangay system functions effectively and fairly.

Within the Katarungang Pambarangay system, MLGOOs guide barangay officials in observing proper procedures for mediation and conciliation, including the issuance of summons, the conduct of hearings, and adherence to due process under Republic Act No. 7160.

The Department clarified that while the Lupon or Pangkat does not possess coercive power to physically compel attendance, the law provides clear consequences for unjustified non-appearance. Under Section 515 of the Local Government Code, refusal or willful failure to appear despite a valid summons may give rise to indirect contempt proceedings upon proper application before the court and may also affect the ability of parties to pursue claims or counterclaims.

The DILG underscored that the absence of direct coercive authority is distinct from the existence of legal repercussions for disobedience, which are enforced through the courts.

“Ang papel ng MLGOO ay tiyakin na ang proseso ay tama, malinaw, at naaayon sa batas. Sa ganitong paraan, napapanatili ang tiwala ng mamamayan sa ating mga institusyon,” the Department said.

The DILG also expressed concern over the treatment of MLGOO Dexter Castro Narrido during a recent television interview, where he was subjected to undue humiliation while correctly discussing the application of the law. While scrutiny and debate are part of public service, these must be exercised with fairness, respect, and a shared commitment to clarity and understanding.

18/03/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 📋

Sa ilalim ng Republic Act 12232, ang mga elected Barangay Officials at Sangguniang Kabataan ay maglilingkod na ng 4 na taon.

🗳️ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 4-year term, hindi hihigit sa 3 consecutive terms sa parehong posisyon.
🗳️ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻: 4-year term, 1 term lamang sa parehong posisyon.

𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: Ang mga incumbent Barangay officials na kasalukuyang nasa ikatlong consecutive term ay hindi na maaaring tumakbo para sa parehong posisyon sa BSKE 2026.

Reference: Resolution No. 11207 🔗 https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=2025BSKE/Resolutions/res11207

11/03/2026

Bilang pagtugon sa Memorandum Circular No. 114 at alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hinggil sa pansamantalang pagpapatupad ng apat na araw na linggong trabaho (4-day workweek), ang Lokal na Pamahalaang Bayan ng Mabitac, Laguna ay naglabas ng Executive Order No. 87, S. 2026, na nagtatakda ng bagong oras ng trabaho mula ika-7:30 ng umaga hanggang ika-6:30 ng gabi, mula Lunes hanggang Huwebes, simula Marso 9, 2026. Samantalang ang araw ng Biyernes ay itinatakdang araw na walang pasok.

Samantala, ang mga tanggapan at yunit na may kritikal at emerhensiyang tungkulin, kabilang ang Rural Health Unit (RHU), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), at ang mga personnel ng pangongolekta ng basura, ay mananatiling bukas at ganap na operasyonal mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes upang masiguro ang tuloy-tuloy na serbisyo publiko.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon at opisyal na kopya ng Executive Order No. 87, S. 2026 at Memorandum Circular No. 114:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1QmJJz_so6KRexLA4hcZU9w2-0dKKU1HE

07/03/2026

March 4-6, 2026. Gender and Development (GAD) Planning and Budgeting Workshop for FY 2027 cm Strengthening the Capacity of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC)

27/02/2026

1st Quarter Provincial Team Conference

24/02/2026

22/02/2026

READ | MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY
February 22, 2026

This circulating graphic is fake and misleading.

Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla never said this.

At a time when the country is facing real challenges that demand focus, unity, and responsible discourse, it is deeply disappointing that someone would fabricate statements and falsely attribute them to a public official.

Disinformation has consequences. It undermines public trust, distracts from urgent governance work, and creates confusion when Filipinos deserve facts and verified information.

The DILG reminds the public that the deliberate creation and continued circulation of false information may give rise to criminal liability and appropriate legal action under existing laws. Individuals or groups who persist in spreading fabricated content may be held accountable.

We urge the public to rely only on official DILG channels and verified statements. Accuracy, responsibility, and integrity are essential, especially in times when the nation needs clarity, not confusion.

Let us all do better. The country deserves no less.