DILG Rehiyon DOS

04/06/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗥𝟮 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧 (𝗥𝗔 𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟵)

In a steadfast commitment to promoting transparency and modern governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Rehiyon DOS will conduct a three-day Training on the New Government Procurement Act (RA 12009) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on June 8-10, 2026 at the DILG R2 Conference Hall, RGC, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

04/06/2026

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!
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04/06/2026

READ | DILG: Four New Unified 911 Command Centers Now Fully Operational
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday announced that four newly established Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers (SCCs) in Regions I, II, VI, and VIII are now fully operational, further strengthening the country’s emergency response network and bringing life-saving services closer to communities.
The simultaneous activation of the command centers in Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Iloilo, and Leyte marks another major step in the implementation of the country’s first-ever Unified 911 Emergency Response System, a flagship initiative of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aimed at ensuring that every Filipino can access emergency assistance quickly, wherever they may be.
For families facing medical emergencies, victims of accidents, communities affected by disasters, and citizens in distress, every second matters. The expansion of Unified 911 is designed to shorten response times, improve coordination among responders, and ensure that help reaches those who need it most.
According to the DILG, the establishment of the new command centers forms part of a broader strategy to decentralize emergency operations, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and build a more responsive and resilient emergency response system nationwide.
A key feature of the new facilities is the deployment of 21 dialect-sensitive Operators and Emergency Telecommunicators who are trained to communicate in the predominant languages spoken in their respective regions. These include Ilocano in Region I; Ilocano, Ibanag, and Yogad/Gaddang in Region II; Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) and Kinaray-a in Region VI; and Waray (Binisaya) and Cebuano in Region VIII.
The Department said language should never be a barrier during emergencies, particularly in situations where clear and immediate communication can mean the difference between life and death.
With the activation of the four new facilities, the total number of Unified 911 Command Centers nationwide now stands at six, including the National Command Center in Metro Manila and the Regional Command Center in Cebu.
The DILG also reported significant improvements in the performance of the Unified 911 system, with efficiency rates reaching 97.23 percent, up from 48.33 percent in 2024 and 70.71 percent during the initial stages of implementation in 2025.
Building on this momentum, the Department announced that four additional command centers are scheduled for establishment within the year as part of efforts to achieve a fully integrated national emergency response network.
Representing DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla Jr. during the simultaneous launching ceremonies, Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the Department remains committed to further strengthening local emergency response capabilities, including the provision of additional assets and support for local government units.
The Unified 911 Emergency Response System serves as the country’s centralized emergency hotline, allowing citizens to access police, fire, medical, and other emergency services through a single number, anytime and anywhere in the Philippines.

READ | DILG: Four New Unified 911 Command Centers Now Fully Operational

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday announced that four newly established Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers (SCCs) in Regions I, II, VI, and VIII are now fully operational, further strengthening the country’s emergency response network and bringing life-saving services closer to communities.

The simultaneous activation of the command centers in Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Iloilo, and Leyte marks another major step in the implementation of the country’s first-ever Unified 911 Emergency Response System, a flagship initiative of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aimed at ensuring that every Filipino can access emergency assistance quickly, wherever they may be.

For families facing medical emergencies, victims of accidents, communities affected by disasters, and citizens in distress, every second matters. The expansion of Unified 911 is designed to shorten response times, improve coordination among responders, and ensure that help reaches those who need it most.

According to the DILG, the establishment of the new command centers forms part of a broader strategy to decentralize emergency operations, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and build a more responsive and resilient emergency response system nationwide.

A key feature of the new facilities is the deployment of 21 dialect-sensitive Operators and Emergency Telecommunicators who are trained to communicate in the predominant languages spoken in their respective regions. These include Ilocano in Region I; Ilocano, Ibanag, and Yogad/Gaddang in Region II; Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) and Kinaray-a in Region VI; and Waray (Binisaya) and Cebuano in Region VIII.

The Department said language should never be a barrier during emergencies, particularly in situations where clear and immediate communication can mean the difference between life and death.

With the activation of the four new facilities, the total number of Unified 911 Command Centers nationwide now stands at six, including the National Command Center in Metro Manila and the Regional Command Center in Cebu.

The DILG also reported significant improvements in the performance of the Unified 911 system, with efficiency rates reaching 97.23 percent, up from 48.33 percent in 2024 and 70.71 percent during the initial stages of implementation in 2025.

Building on this momentum, the Department announced that four additional command centers are scheduled for establishment within the year as part of efforts to achieve a fully integrated national emergency response network.

Representing DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla Jr. during the simultaneous launching ceremonies, Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the Department remains committed to further strengthening local emergency response capabilities, including the provision of additional assets and support for local government units.

The Unified 911 Emergency Response System serves as the country’s centralized emergency hotline, allowing citizens to access police, fire, medical, and other emergency services through a single number, anytime and anywhere in the Philippines.

04/06/2026

LOOK | Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)
A Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) is a document issued by the Bureau of Fire Protection to ensure that a structure or any type of occupancy is duly inspected and compliant with the Republic Act No. 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines).
An active FSIC is required to obtain and renew essential permits such as:
✅Local Business Permits;
✅Certificates of Occupancy;
✅PEZA Certificates of Annual Inspection;
✅Other licenses and permits issued by government agencies.
In line with the directive of the DILG, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) ensures consistency, accountability, and proper documentation in the conduct of fire safety inspections.
Got a complaint to report about fire safety inspections? The Unified 911 Hotline is open 24/7.
For more details regarding Fire Safety Inspections, you may visit the following links:
• Republic Act No. 9514 (Fire Code of the Philippines)
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/.../republic-act-no-9514/
• Republic Act No. 11032 (Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018)
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/.../republic-act-no.../
• Republic Act No. 11589 (Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act of 2021)
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/.../republic-act-no.../

04/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐑𝟎𝟐 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 (𝐎𝐆𝐏) 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 02, through its Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD), conducted the Philippine Agenda for Localization of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Regional Technical Team (RTT) Meeting on June 4, 2026 at the DILG Regional Office 02, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. This was participated by representatives from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Region 02, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) (Namely: Advocates for Community Transformation – Cagayan Valley (ACT-CV) and Informers Club (I-Club Media Association)), Local Resource Institute/Academe (Isabela State University and Cagayan State University), and DILG Region 02 personnel. The activity served as a technical platform for policy alignment, coordination, and action planning to advance OGP localization and strengthen implementation of open government commitments, emphasizing transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and participatory governance. LGCDD Chief Elsbeth T. Maralli highlighted intersectoral collaboration and outlined the meeting objectives, while DMO II Ernalyn E. Agabayani presented key deliverables, roles of the RTT, and facilitated action planning, resulting in the consensual designation of module resource persons. The RTT likewise reviewed modules and implementation arrangements, with inputs from the team to simplify the presentation, rearrange the sequence of presentation for a more logical flow, and for LGUs to provide documents for validation purposes and to assess the quality of their services.

Read full article here: https://bit.ly/4uz1S4h

04/06/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍 | 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Alcala, Cagayan ang dalawang-araw na Training Workshop on the Infrastructure Audit (IA) Program mula ika-25 hanggang ika-26 ng Mayo, 2026 bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagpapaigting ng kakayahan ng kanilang Local Infrastructure Audit Team (LIAT) sa pagsusuri ng katatagan at kaligtasan ng mga pampublikong imprastraktura sa munisipalidad.

Basahin ang buong ulat dito: https://bit.ly/43iFO2v

04/06/2026

JUNE 6, 2026 | CEREMONIAL LAUNCHING OF FOUR (4) SATELLITE COMMAND CENTERS (SCC)
Cauayan City, Isabela, Region 02

04/06/2026

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen crisis management and establish localized emergency response systems nationwide, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) leads the ceremonial launching of four (4) Unified 911 Satellite Command Centers across Luzon and the Visayas at the Leganes Fire Station in Leganes, Iloilo on June 4, 2026.
A joint initiative of the DILG through the Emergency 911 National Office and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Philippines’ Unified 911 is a centralized emergency hotline that consolidates more than 200 fragmented local emergency numbers into a single, free, 24/7 emergency line connecting callers to police, fire, medical and rescue services.
Today’s event aims to strengthen emergency response by addressing language and response-time gaps through the creation of dialect-sensitive, locally staffed emergency coordination hubs in key areas across Luzon and the Visayas.

04/06/2026

TANONG NG BAYAN | Sakop ba ng Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) ang mga paaralan?
Oo, dahil sakop ng public spaces ang mga paaralan!
Layunin ng batas na protektahan ang mga mag-aaral, g**o, at kawani laban sa Gender-Based Sexual Harassment (GBSH) sa loob ng paaralan. May mahalagang tungkulin din ang mga punong-g**o at administrador ng paaralan na:
✅ Magtatag ng Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI);
✅ Magpatupad ng kaukulang disiplina laban sa mga sangkot sa GBSH;
✅ Tiyaking agad na naaaksyunan ang mga ulat at reklamo;
✅ Magbigay ng sapat na kaalaman sa mga mag-aaral tungkol sa Safe Spaces Act at mga paraan ng pagre-report.
Maaari ring tumawag sa Unified 911 Hotline para ipaalam ang mga ganitong klaseng insidente, kabilang na ang mga usaping may kinalaman sa mental health.
Walang lugar ang pambabastos, pananakot, at pang-aabuso sa loob ng paaralan. Dahil ang ligtas na komunidad ay nagsisimula sa mga kabataang may kamalayan, pananagutan, at paggalang sa isa't isa.
Basahin ang buong FAQs sa link na ito: https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-no-11313/

TANONG NG BAYAN | Sakop ba ng Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) ang mga paaralan?

Oo, dahil sakop ng public spaces ang mga paaralan!

Layunin ng batas na protektahan ang mga mag-aaral, g**o, at kawani laban sa Gender-Based Sexual Harassment (GBSH) sa loob ng paaralan. May mahalagang tungkulin din ang mga punong-g**o at administrador ng paaralan na:

✅ Magtatag ng Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI);
✅ Magpatupad ng kaukulang disiplina laban sa mga sangkot sa GBSH;
✅ Tiyaking agad na naaaksyunan ang mga ulat at reklamo;
✅ Magbigay ng sapat na kaalaman sa mga mag-aaral tungkol sa Safe Spaces Act at mga paraan ng pagre-report.

Maaari ring tumawag sa Unified 911 Hotline para ipaalam ang mga ganitong klaseng insidente, kabilang na ang mga usaping may kinalaman sa mental health.

Walang lugar ang pambabastos, pananakot, at pang-aabuso sa loob ng paaralan. Dahil ang ligtas na komunidad ay nagsisimula sa mga kabataang may kamalayan, pananagutan, at paggalang sa isa't isa.

Basahin ang buong FAQs sa link na ito: https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-no-11313/

04/06/2026

READ | FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
In the Philippines, there is no specific national law or Philippine National Police (PNP) regulation that expressly prescribes how a suspect wearing an artificial hairpiece must be photographed. However, under the PNP Standard Operating Procedure on the Booking of Arrested Suspects (September 5, 2011), booking and identification procedures require that a suspect's appearance be accurately and clearly documented.
As such, the following principles generally apply during the taking of mug shots:
• Accurate Identification: A mug shot must accurately reflect a suspect's identifying features for official identification purposes. If an artificial hairpiece obscures the face, eyebrows, hairline, or other distinguishing characteristics, authorities may require its removal to ensure proper documentation.
• Removal of Items that Conceal Identity: Law enforcement authorities may require the removal of items that conceal, alter, or obscure a person's appearance when necessary to establish an accurate identification record.
This is consistent with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Operating Manual, Chapter 2 (Admission of Inmates), Sections 4 and 5, which generally prohibits inmates from wearing other artificial hairpieces unless medically authorized.

READ | FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC:

In the Philippines, there is no specific national law or Philippine National Police (PNP) regulation that expressly prescribes how a suspect wearing an artificial hairpiece must be photographed. However, under the PNP Standard Operating Procedure on the Booking of Arrested Suspects (September 5, 2011), booking and identification procedures require that a suspect's appearance be accurately and clearly documented.

As such, the following principles generally apply during the taking of mug shots:

• Accurate Identification: A mug shot must accurately reflect a suspect's identifying features for official identification purposes. If an artificial hairpiece obscures the face, eyebrows, hairline, or other distinguishing characteristics, authorities may require its removal to ensure proper documentation.

• Removal of Items that Conceal Identity: Law enforcement authorities may require the removal of items that conceal, alter, or obscure a person's appearance when necessary to establish an accurate identification record.

This is consistent with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Operating Manual, Chapter 2 (Admission of Inmates), Sections 4 and 5, which generally prohibits inmates from wearing other artificial hairpieces unless medically authorized.