DILG commits P279B budget for Marcos Jr.'s agenda

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has committed to responsibly using its P279-billion budget for 2025, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s agenda.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla expressed gratitude to the president for supporting their mandate to improve local governance, peace, and public safety, extending his commitment to fulfill the needs of the Filipino people.

The DILG also closed four unauthorized trust fund accounts at Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) totaling over PHP12.98 million following recommendations from the Commission on Audit.

These accounts were used as depository accounts for funds from other national government agencies but lacked legal basis according to the state audit body, and the DILG is processing the closing of two remaining trust fund accounts with a total balance of PHP11.14 million.

The agency's budget allocation is the fourth-highest under the P6.326 trillion national budget for 2025, reflecting its significant role in fostering local governance and public safety.