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13/03/2026

12/03/2026

TANONG NG BAYAN | Kinakailangan ba o obligado bang gamitin ng mga kababaihan ang apelyido ng kanilang asawa matapos ikasal?

Hindi. Ayon sa agham ng batas, "Hindi tungkulin ng babaeng nag-asawa na gamitin ang apelyido ng kanyang asawa. May karapatan siyang pumili, o manatiling gamit ang kanyang apelyido sa pagkadalaga."

Siya ay may karapatang mamili sa mga sumusunod na opsyon sa paggamit ng apelyido:

✅ Patuloy na paggamit ng kanyang apelyido sa pagkadalaga; (Hal. Isay Dela Cruz)

✅ Paggamit ng kanyang apelyido sa pagkadalaga at pagdagdag ng apelyido ng kanyang asawa; (Hal. Isay Dela Cruz-Santos)

✅ Paggamit ng kanyang unang pangalan at apelyido ng kanyang asawa; (Hal. Isay Santos)

✅ Paggamit ng buong pangalan ng kanyang asawa, kasama ang salitang nagpapahiwatig na siya ay kanyang asawa, tulad ng "Gng." (Gng. Isko Santos)

Para sa iba pang kahalintulad na impormasyon, mangyaring bumisita sa link na ito: h.ttps://pcw.gov.ph/faq-use-of-maiden-name/

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Happy Women’s Month! ✨💜

09/03/2026

READ | DILG, PCW Move to Strengthen Bawal Bastos Law vs Digital Sexual Harassment

The Department of the Interior and Local Government, together with the Philippine Commission on Women, is pushing for amendments to Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act, also known as the Bawal Bastos Law, to close existing gaps and strengthen protection against emerging forms of gender-based sexual harassment, particularly those facilitated by technology.

During the DILG Kapihan on Friday, PCW emphasized that abuse is evolving, with many cases now occurring through digital platforms. These realities, the Commission said, require clearer and more comprehensive legal provisions. The proposed amendments aim to explicitly address technology-facilitated gender-based violence and expand coverage to groups not clearly protected under the current law, including student interns and trainees.

Republic Act No. 11313 significantly expanded protection against sexual harassment by covering acts committed not only by persons in authority, but also by peers, colleagues, and strangers. It recognized that harassment can occur in public spaces, transportation systems, workplaces, schools, and online platforms.

PCW confirmed that the proposed amendments to RA 11313 have been included in the Women’s Priority Legislative Agenda for the 20th and 21st Congresses, signaling renewed urgency to update the landmark law enacted in 2019. The Commission underscored the need for Congress to prioritize measures that respond to present-day threats faced by women and girls.

Alongside legislative reforms, PCW also recommended that any dedicated Bawal Bastos Awareness Month be observed in April instead of March, to align with the enactment of RA 11313 on April 17, 2019.

The DILG stressed that strengthening the Safe Spaces Act is part of the government’s broader commitment to gender equality and inclusive governance. By updating the law to reflect current realities, the government aims to ensure that protection against sexual harassment remains effective, enforceable, and accessible in every space, whether physical or digital.

09/03/2026

READ | DILG urges LGUs to expand fitness spaces, adopt car-free Sundays for healthier communities

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is encouraging local government units (LGUs) to strengthen initiatives that promote active and healthy lifestyles by organizing community fitness activities, expanding green public spaces, and adopting car-free Sundays.

The call supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to prioritize the health and well-being of Filipinos amid the rising number of overweight adults in the country. Data from the 2023 National Nutrition Survey shows that four in every ten Filipino adults are now classified as overweight or obese.

Through a recently issued Memorandum Circular, the DILG recommended that LGUs organize accessible outdoor activities such as fun runs, Zumba sessions, and community sports events to encourage citizens to remain physically active.

The Department also urged local governments to develop and maintain green public spaces such as parks, plazas, and open areas where residents can safely exercise and spend time outdoors. These spaces should include accessible pathways and ramps to ensure that senior citizens and persons with disabilities can fully participate in community activities.

To further promote safe and convenient spaces for physical activity, LGUs are also encouraged to implement Car-Free Sundays, where selected roads are temporarily closed to vehicles and opened for pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, and other recreational users. To minimize traffic disruption, the DILG recommended that LGUs implement proper rerouting plans for motorists.

Several cities including Metro Manila, Baguio, Iloilo City, and Davao City have already adopted car-free initiatives, providing residents with safer and more open spaces for exercise and community engagement.

The DILG is also encouraging LGUs to integrate health and wellness initiatives into their local development plans to ensure that programs promoting active lifestyles are sustained in the long term.

Regional Directors have likewise been directed to support and monitor these initiatives as part of broader efforts to promote healthier communities and improve the quality of life of Filipinos across the country.

09/03/2026

Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3
Weather System: Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA)
Issued at 08:00 AM 09 March 2026

🟠Orange Warning: and
Associated Hazard: FLOODING IS THREATENING in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.

🟡Yellow Warning: (GingoogCity, Magsaysay), , and
Associated Hazard: FLOODING is Possible in Low-Lying Areas and LANDSLIDE in mountainous areas

Meanwhile, Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over (Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Gitagum, Villanueva, Laguindingan, Jasaan, Initao, Libertad, Alubijid, CityOfElSalvador, Opol, Tagoloan, CagayanDeOroCity), (Baungon, Libona, Lantapan, Talakag, CityOfValencia, SanFernando), (Caraga, Manay, Tarragona, CityOfMati, GovernorGeneroso, SanIsidro, Lupon, Banaybanay), (Pantukan, Mabini, Maragusan, Maco, Mawab, NewBataan, Nabunturan), (SanIsidro, Asuncion, NewCorella, Talaingod), (TagoloanII, Kapai), (Tagoloan, Kauswagan, Linamon, IliganCity, Baloi, Pantar, Matungao, PoonaPiagapo), (Gutalac, Baliguian, Siocon, Sirawai, Sibuco), and (Tungawan) within the next 2-3 hours.
The above conditions are being experienced in (Balingasag, Lagonglong, Claveria, Salay, Binuangan, Medina, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan, Balingoan, Talisayan), , (ManoloFortich, Malitbog, ImpasugOng, Sumilao, CityOfMalaybalay, Cabanglasan), (Boston, Cateel, Baganga), (Kapalong), (Montevista, Monkayo, Laak and Compostela) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 11:00 AM Today.

Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3
Weather System: Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA)
Issued at 08:00 AM 09 March 2026
Orange Warning: and
Associated Hazard: FLOODING IS THREATENING in low-lying areas and LANDSLIDES in mountainous areas.
Yellow Warning: (GingoogCity, Magsaysay), , and
Associated Hazard: FLOODING is Possible in Low-Lying Areas and LANDSLIDE in mountainous areas
Meanwhile, Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over (Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Gitagum, Villanueva, Laguindingan, Jasaan, Initao, Libertad, Alubijid, CityOfElSalvador, Opol, Tagoloan, CagayanDeOroCity), (Baungon, Libona, Lantapan, Talakag, CityOfValencia, SanFernando), (Caraga, Manay, Tarragona, CityOfMati, GovernorGeneroso, SanIsidro, Lupon, Banaybanay), (Pantukan, Mabini, Maragusan, Maco, Mawab, NewBataan, Nabunturan), (SanIsidro, Asuncion, NewCorella, Talaingod), (TagoloanII, Kapai), (Tagoloan, Kauswagan, Linamon, IliganCity, Baloi, Pantar, Matungao, PoonaPiagapo), (Gutalac, Baliguian, Siocon, Sirawai, Sibuco), and (Tungawan) within the next 2-3 hours.
The above conditions are being experienced in (Balingasag, Lagonglong, Claveria, Salay, Binuangan, Medina, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan, Balingoan, Talisayan), , (ManoloFortich, Malitbog, ImpasugOng, Sumilao, CityOfMalaybalay, Cabanglasan), (Boston, Cateel, Baganga), (Kapalong), (Montevista, Monkayo, Laak and Compostela) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.
The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 11:00 AM Today.

07/03/2026

𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲?

Ang Barangay Assembly gipahigayon aron mahibal-an sa tanang katawhan ang mga nahimo, ang kahimtang sa pondo sa barangay, ug ang mga nagpadayon nga mga proyekto. Kini usab usa ka higayon aron ipahibalo sa publiko ang pagtuman sa barangay sa mga kasamtangang balaod, paghisgot sa mga isyu sa komunidad, ug pag-atubang sa mga hagit nga nakaapekto sa barangay.

Busa, ali na ug mag-apil kita sa Barangay Assembly. Ang inyong partisipasyon importante alang sa mas lig-on ug mas maayong pagpalambo sa atong komunidad.

Para sa iskedyul ug venue sa nagkadaiyang Barangay Assembly, mahimo ninyo kining tan-awon pinaagi sa mosunod nga link: https://bit.ly/R13BA1stSemSchedule2026

#𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

06/03/2026

𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 | 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗦𝗗𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

DILG Surigao del Norte convened its First Cluster Meeting for FY 2026 (SIARGAO Cluster), focusing on the formulation of plans and the setting of performance targets for the first semester.

Held at DILG Municipal Office, Dapa, Surigao del Norte, on March 3, 2026, the meeting was spearheaded by Outcome Manager Mary Ann S. Tomate and Program Manager Ednon John E. Aparicio, as representatives of Provincial Director Domingo E. Bulabog, providing strategic guidance to ensure alignment of municipal targets with provincial and national priorities.

The activity reinforces DILG’s commitment to results-driven planning, strengthened coordination, and effective local governance across the Province of Surigao del Norte.

06/03/2026

𝙈𝙜𝙖 𝙆𝙖-𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖 𝙩𝙖?

Ali na ug magkita-kita ta para sa 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Uban sa temang:
“𝘕𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘛𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯,” atong ipakita nga ang kalamboan dili lamang responsibilidad sa usa ka lider, kondili paningkamot ug kooperasyon sa tibuok komunidad.

Alang sa dugang nga detalye, mahimo ninyo lantawon ang DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-012 diri: https://bit.ly/DILGMC2026-012BADay.

Dali na, apil na, ug mahimong kabahin sa paghulma sa mas limpyo, mas malinawon, ug mas mauswagong barangay!