DILG San Emilio, Ilocos Sur

06/01/2026

Warmest birthday greetings to Sir. Chester Buenafe Reynante . Thank you for your steadfast leadership, dedication, and unwavering service to the Municipality of San Emilio. May this special day bring you good health, happiness, and continued success as you inspire and serve our community.

26/12/2025

LOOK | Joint Implementation of Anti-Illegal Drugs Advocacy and CBRP Orientation

Under the leadership of Mayor Hon. Joey Warren A. Bragado, the Municipality of San Emilio successfully conducted the Anti-Illegal Drugs Advocacy cm Orientation Briefing on the Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (CBRP) and Reintegration Program for Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) on December 26, 2025, at the Municipal Covered Court, San Emilio, Ilocos Sur.

The activity was made possible through the strong coordination and communication of the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC), with the combined efforts of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) office and the Municipal Health Office (MHO). The program aimed to promote mental health awareness, prevent illegal drug use, and strengthen community-based rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives.

One of the highlights of the activity was the discussion on Mental Health Awareness, delivered by Mr. Louis Allen Segundo, RN, a Health Promotion Officer, who provided valuable insights on mental wellness, self-care, and informed life choices. Participants included youth representatives, barangay officials, health workers, PWUDs’ family members, and partner agencies.

This initiative underscores the Local Government Unit’s continuing commitment to fostering a healthy, safe, and drug-free community through collaborative and inclusive governance

23/12/2025

The Crime Prevention and Katarungang Pambarangay Training cm Year-End Evaluation Program was held on December 23, 2025 at the Liga ng mga Barangay Hall, with the active participation of Barangay Captains, Barangay Secretaries, and Kagawads on Peace and Order.

11/12/2025

December 11, 2025

The municipality successfully convened the 4th Quarter Meeting of LCAT-VAWC, LCPC, MPOC, and MADAC, gathering key council members to review accomplishments, address priority concerns, and strengthen coordinated strategies for community safety and development. This meaningful assembly was made possible through the steadfast leadership of Mayor Joey Warren Bragado and Vice Mayor Ferdinand “Bongbong” Banua, whose guidance continues to inspire unity and proactive governance across all sectors.

Discussions centered on enhancing initiatives on child protection, anti-trafficking and VAWC prevention, peace and order, and drug abuse prevention, ensuring that all councils remain aligned in safeguarding the rights and welfare of San Emilio residents.

With strong leadership, dedicated councils, and continued collaboration, San Emilio reaffirms its commitment to building a safer, more peaceful, and child-friendly municipality for all.

05/12/2025

December 4, 2025

The Municipality of San Emilio, led by 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒐𝒆𝒚 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝑨. 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒅𝒐, successfully conducted the J.O.E.Y (Journey on the Empowerment of Youth) – Journey to Schools 2025 at San Emilio National High School in celebration of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week, themed: “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Kalusugan ay Pinapahalagahan, Droga ay Inaayawan.”

Central to this activity is the 𝑩𝑰𝑫𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 of the DILG— Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan—an advocacy campaign that seeks to reduce drug demand and proliferation through education, multi-sectoral engagement, and active community participation.

The event was made possible through the strong partnership of the DILG, headed by 𝑴𝑳𝑮𝑶𝑶 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓 𝑩. 𝑹𝒆𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆, together with the MPOC, MADAC, PNP, AFP, BFP, and other collaborating agencies.

GUEST SPEAKER:
– 𝑫𝒓. 𝑩𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝑺. 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒐, represented by 𝑴𝒔. 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆 𝑴. 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒊

**RESOURCE SPEAKERS:**

1. 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝒅𝒂𝒚
2. 𝑫𝒓. 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑨𝒍𝒏𝒂 𝑳𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒆 -𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒛, MD, FPCP, FPCHA
3. 𝑻𝑺𝒈𝒕. 𝑱𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒐, (INF) PA, SFR (A) , 4SFC, 2SFBN
4. 𝑺𝑭𝑶4. 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐 𝑷.𝑪𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒛
5. 𝑷𝑺𝑴𝑺. 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒖𝒃𝒆𝒏 𝑴. 𝑩𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂

Students participated in values formation, BIDA dance performances, and essential lectures on health and safety, HIV-AIDS awareness, anti-insurgency, fire prevention, R.A. 9165, and the harmful effects of illegal drugs—equipping them with knowledge and guiding them toward responsible and healthier choices.

Various free services were also provided, including medical consultation, blood typing, HIV-AIDS testing, voluntary drug testing, free haircut, manicure & pedicure, and adolescent health assessment, made possible through the Municipal Health Office, Lacasandile Medical Clinic, volunteers, and partner agencies.

Together, we build a brighter future for our youth and a stronger, united San Emilio.



💚💚

26/11/2025

The Municipality of San Emilio, led by𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐀. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨, successfully conducted the 𝐉.𝐎.𝐄.𝐘 (Journey on the Empowerment of Youth) – 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 2025 at Kalumsing Integrated School in celebration of the 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 with the theme: “𝐒𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬, 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧.”.”

The activity was made possible in partnership with the DILG, headed by 𝐌𝐋𝐆𝐎𝐎 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁. 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞, together with the MPOC, MADAC, PNP, AFP, BFP, barangay officials, and other partner agencies.

GUEST SPEAKER : 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼, represented by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗼𝗮𝘁

RESOURCE SPEAKERS:
1. 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗱𝗮𝘆
2. 𝐃𝐑. 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐞-𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳, 𝐌𝐃, 𝐅𝐏𝐂𝐏,𝐅𝐏𝐂𝐇𝐀
3. 𝐓𝐒𝐆. 𝐉𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐨
4. 𝐒𝐅𝐎𝟒 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐳
5. 𝐏𝐋𝐓. 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐚, represented by 𝐏𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞

Throughout the event, students engaged in various interactive and meaningful sessions—from values formation and BIDA dance performances to lectures on health and safety, HIV-AIDS awareness, the ill effects of illegal drugs, anti-insurgency, fire prevention, and R.A. 9165. These inputs equipped the youth with practical information and encouraged responsible decision-making.

Free services were also made available, such as medical consultation, blood typing, HIV-AIDS screening, voluntary drug testing, free haircut, manicure & pedicure, and adolescent health assessment, through the support of the Municipal Health Office, Lacasandile Medical Clinic, volunteers, and partner organizations.

Together, we continue to uplift our youth, strengthen their well-being, and pave the way for a healthier and safer future for all.

.
.
! 💚💚

06/11/2025

𝑬𝑶𝑫𝑩 𝑨𝑼𝑫𝑰𝑻 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑫𝑼𝑪𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑼𝑵𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑷𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑶𝑭 𝑺𝑨𝑵 𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑶
November 6, 2025

The Municipal Government of 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨 recently underwent an 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗘𝗢𝗗𝗕) Audit conducted by representatives from the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚). The EODB Audit Team was composed of representatives from the DILG Central, Regional, and Provincial Offices.

The audit team evaluated the LGU’s compliance with 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟭𝟬𝟯𝟮, also known as the E𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 2018, which aims to enhance frontline services, promote digital transformation, and minimize bureaucratic red tape.

During the visit, the audit team reviewed documents, interviewed key personnel, and inspected LGU facilities and systems to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. The evaluators examined how LGU-San Emilio, under the leadership of 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘼. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗼 , implements streamlined business registration procedures, utilizes digital platforms for transactions, and ensures the presence of a clear and updated Citizen’s Charter in all service areas. Constructive feedback and recommendations were also provided to further strengthen the municipality’s public service efficiency and quality.

The Municipality of 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨 was commended for its continuing efforts toward efficient, transparent, and citizen-centered governance — a true reflection of the LGU’s commitment to improving public service delivery and fostering a more business-friendly environment. 🌟

06/11/2025

READ | Super Typhoon ‘Uwan’ Nears PH: DILG urges LGUs to ensure preparedness

As parts of the country are still reeling from Typhoon Tino, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), on orders of the President, has urged all local government units (LGUs) to brace for a potentially devastating super typhoon to be named “Uwan” as it approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week.

Based on the latest advisory, the weather disturbance, currently a tropical depression, may strengthen into a super typhoon and could make landfall this weekend, bringing Wind Signal No. 5, that could cause life-threatening stormy conditions to parts of Northern and Central Luzon.

“We cannot be caught off guard. LGUs must take all precautionary steps now—activate disaster councils, prepare evacuation sites, and warn at-risk communities,” the DILG said.

The Department called on LGUs to clear waterways and drainage systems, inspect roads and bridges, and ensure evacuation centers are ready with adequate supplies. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) are also urged to plan for preemptive evacuations in high-risk areas.

Emergency response teams and rescue units must be placed on standby alert, with rescue equipment and relief goods prepositioned for rapid deployment once the storm hits.

“Preparedness saves lives. We call on all LGUs to act now to prevent casualties," the DILG stressed.

This directive reinforces President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for proactive local governance and stronger disaster preparedness to safeguard lives and communities from the increasing threat of severe tropical cyclones.

29/10/2025

READ | DILG Calls for Safe, Orderly, and Peaceful “Undas 2025” Observance Nationwide

As millions of Filipinos are expected to visit cemeteries and memorial parks for the annual Undas observance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all local government units (LGUs), the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and safe commemoration of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days this 2025.

In a memorandum issued to all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, and punong barangays, the DILG urged local officials to take proactive steps in maintaining peace and order during the long weekend, from October 31 (Friday) to November 2 (Sunday).

“We are reminding all local officials to take proactive measures to guarantee that our cemeteries, roads, and communities remain safe, clean, and orderly throughout Undas. Preparedness, coordination, and vigilance are key to a peaceful observance,” the DILG said.

Local chief executives are directed to convene their Local Peace and Order Councils and ensure readiness for the influx of people visiting cemeteries and memorial parks within their areas of responsibility. They are encouraged to assess risks and hazards, mobilize law enforcers, barangay tanods, BPATs, traffic aides, and medical teams, and coordinate closely with traffic management offices, the PNP, and other emergency responders to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow.

The PNP has been instructed to activate its security plans and increase police visibility in public and private cemeteries, transport terminals, and major thoroughfares. Police assistance desks are to be set up to guide and assist the public. The BFP and BJMP have likewise been directed to work in coordination with the PNP and LGUs to provide immediate response to emergencies, fires, or any public safety concerns during the observance.

DILG Regional Directors have been tasked to immediately disseminate the directive and ensure that all LGUs under their jurisdiction are implementing the necessary safety measures.

“Undas is a time for remembrance and prayer, but it is also a time for public cooperation. We urge everyone to follow local advisories, observe cleanliness, and prioritize safety while visiting their loved ones,” the DILG added.

The Department assured the public that all concerned agencies are working in close coordination to deliver a safe, peaceful, and meaningful observance of Undas 2025, in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for a Bagong Pilipinas built on peace, order, and shared community responsibility.

29/10/2025

Congratulations SAN EMILIO

23/10/2025

𝘽𝙖𝙍𝘾𝙊 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
📅 October 21-22, 2025

The DILG San Emilio joins the Municipal Composite Validation and Assessment Task Team (MCVATT) in the conduct of Barangay Road Clearing and Kalinisan Validation activities in Barangays of San Emilio (Sibsibbu, Kalumsing, San Miliano, and Paltoc, Matibuey, Tiagan, Lancuas and Cabaroan).

This inter-agency initiative, led by MLGOO Mr. Chester B. Reynante, includes representatives from the RIC, LGU, PNP, and BFP, and aims to ensure compliance with DILG directives on peace and order, safety, and environmental management.

Through this collaborative effort, the task team promotes cleaner, safer, and more organized communities across the municipality.

💡 Together, we continue to build a San Emilio that is safe, orderly, and resilient.

22/10/2025