DILG Tabontabon, Leyte

21/04/2026

April 20, 2026 | DILG Tabontabon Advocates for safer and more disciplined communities

During the Sangguniang Bayan Session of Tabontabon, Leyte, MLGOO Caroline Nanette Cañas discussed the DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-029 entitled Encouraging the Enactment of Local Ordinances for Safer Cities: A Call to Action for Local Government Units. She likewise urged the body to enact or strengthen existing ordinances on the following:
1. Ban against drinking liquor and intoxicating beverages in public places ;
2. Prohibition against going topless or half naked in public places;
3. Regulating noise and prohibiting excessive, unnecessary and unusually lound sounds in residential and public places
4. Institution of curfew hours for minors, specifically loitering and roaming around on public roads.

These measures aim to promote public order, safety and a more a livable community for all.

Thank you Vice Mayor Ponciano Justimbaste Jr. and the Sangguniang Bayan for your support and commitment to these initiatives.

20/04/2026

ALAM N’YO BA? | MAY MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NA ANG SAFER CITIES INITIATIVE

Pinagtibay ng Kagawaran ang pampublikong seguridad sa pamamagitan ng Safer Cities Initiative. Inilabas noong ika-8 ng Abril ang Memorandum Circular 2026-029, “Encouraging the Enactment of Local Ordinances for Safer Cities: A Call to Action for Local Government Units.” Layunin nitong lalo pang palakasin ang presensya ng mga pulis sa mga urban areas. Hinihikayat ng MC na ito na magkaroon ng istriktong pagpapatupad ng mga lokal na ordinansa kontra sa pag-inom ng alak, paghuhubad, at masyadong pag-iingay sa mga pampublikong lugar. Pakay din ng MC na ito na magkaroon ng mas istriktong curfew para sa mga menor de edad.

Nakasaad din sa MC na ito ang mga sakop na batas at ordinansa na magsusuporta sa inisyatibo ng Kagawaran.

Basahin ang buong Memorandum Circular sa link na ito: https://tinyurl.com/bddkbt98

20/04/2026

TABONTABON AD HOC COMMITTEE CONVENES FOR PNP APPLICANTS

The Adhoc Committe officially convened today to conduct the screening and evaluation of applicants for the Philippine National Police (PNP). The activity aims to ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based selection process, in line with the standards set by the PNP Recruitment and Selection Board.

19/04/2026

Barangays Lead Tree Planting Activity for a Greener Community🌴

In line with the directive of the DILG, barangays actively conducted a tree planting activity as part of their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.

Through the active participation of barangay officials, volunteers and residents, the activity showcased the collective action in preserving our natural resources.

19/04/2026

DILG Staff Meeting

The DILG-Tabontabon conducted a staff meeting to discuss ongoing programs, align priorities and address key concerns in the implementation of various initiatives.

Through continuous coordination and teamwork, DILG Tabontabon remains committed to excellence and improved serviced delivery for our clients.

19/04/2026

April 16, 2026 | MLGOO joins Orientation on LGSF-GEF Guidelines

MLGOO Caroline Nanette Cañas participated in the Orientation on the Guidelines for the Release and Utilization of the Local Government Support Fund-Growth Equity Fund (LGSF-GEF).

The activity provided important insights on the proper procedures, requirements and compliance standards to ensure the effective and efficient use of the fund in support of local development initiatives.

19/04/2026

DILG Tabontabon and MSWDO Align Efforts for CY 2026 CFLGA Document Finalization

The DILG Tabontabon and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) headed by Ma'am Teresita M. Estera worked closely together in finalizing the necessary documents for the 2026 Child Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA).

The coordination focused on consolidating records, validating data and ensuring completeness of all documentary requirements to support an accurate assessment of the municipality's child-friendly programs and services.

16/04/2026

April 15, 2026|Strengthening Participatory Governance

DILG-Tabontabon attended the public hearing conducted by the Sangguniang Bayan of Tabontabon, Leyte, supporting transparency, inclusivity and decision-making in local legislation.

16/04/2026

MLGOO Caroline Nanette Cañas paid a courtesy call to the Sangguniang Bayan of Tabontabon, Leyte on April 13,2026 to foster collaboration and strategic coordination in the implementation of programs and initiatives in the municipality.

15/04/2026

READ | DILG: Local Sanggunian Cannot Hold Sessions Outside Their Jurisdiction

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday reminded all local government units (LGUs) that regular and special sanggunian sessions cannot be conducted outside their territorial jurisdiction, stressing that local legislation must remain accessible to the people it serves.

The Department said sanggunian sessions are official legislative proceedings of the LGU and, as a general rule, must be held within the locality, as provided under the Local Government Code. Conducting sessions elsewhere undermines public access to deliberations and decisions that directly affect residents.

The Department added that sessions held beyond an LGU’s jurisdiction may be questioned before the proper courts and could expose responsible officials to appropriate administrative liability.

The DILG, however, recognized limited exceptions in extraordinary and compelling circumstances, including force majeure, natural or human-induced calamities, public emergencies, and serious threats to safety or security within the LGU.

In such cases, any temporary alternative venue must remain open and reasonably accessible to the public and all sanggunian members. Proceedings must also be properly recorded, documented, and reflected in the official minutes.

In a separate reminder, the DILG emphasized that the vice governor or vice mayor, as presiding officers of their respective sanggunian bodies, must be counted in determining quorum to avoid legal questions on the validity of deliberations and enacted measures.

At the barangay level, the punong barangay, as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Barangay, must likewise be included in determining quorum.

The Department said these rules uphold transparency, legal order, and the people’s right to witness how local decisions are made.

13/04/2026