Department of the Interior and Local Government

Also known as DILG

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under Secretary Jonvic Remulla is actively working on various initiatives to improve public safety and infrastructure in Metro Manila, including an all-day ban on street parking and a unified waste management system. The DILG also aims to establish a national 911 emergency response system modeled after Albay's successful disaster response practices. Additionally, the department collaborates with other agencies to streamline investment facilitation efforts and support marginalized communities through programs like the Lifeline Rate for 4Ps beneficiaries.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about DILG

Marcos establishes task force for FFWWC 2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. established an Inter-Agency Task Force for the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup (FFWWC) 2025 in the Philippines.
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DILG proposes all-day ban on street parking in Metro Manila; lawyers group supports partial ban

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is considering an all-day ban on public street parking in Metro Manila to improve traffic congestion, but a lawyers' group supports only a partial ban during rush hours.
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DENR, DHSUD discuss incentives for developers to integrate flood control measures

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is discussing with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development ways to encourage developers to integrate flood control measures into their projects, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s pronouncement against corruption in flood control projects.
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PNP chief wins charity boxing match by default; raises PHP20M

A charity boxing match between Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte has raised over PHP20 million in cash donations and ticket sales.
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Malaca帽ang suspends classes, allows hybrid work due to Typhoon Emong

Malaca帽ang suspended classes and allowed hybrid work arrangements for non-essential government personnel in Metro Manila and several provinces due to heavy rains forecasted on Friday, July 25.
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Duterte calls for professional govt messaging during suspensions

Vice President Sara Duterte called for professionalism in government announcements regarding class and work suspensions during inclement weather, criticizing the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)鈥檚 approach as insensitive.
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DILG Sec Remulla defends casual messaging on habagat

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla defended his agency's casual messaging style regarding class and work suspensions due to the habagat, saying he had no ill intentions.
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DILG directs forced evacuations for habagat

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged local chief executives on Tuesday to implement forced evacuations when necessary due to severe rainfall from the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.
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Marcos in US assures aid for flood victims

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., currently in the United States, assured Filipinos affected by recent torrential rains and flooding that assistance is on the way.
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PNP deploys 12,000 for Marcos' SONA security

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III announced on Monday that around 12,000 personnel will be deployed for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28.
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