DILG Santa Fe - Cebu

02/09/2026

READ | LGUs can now tap 20% dev’t fund for energy projects under new policy

Local government units (LGUs) can now use their 20% Development Fund (DF) for projects aimed at cushioning the impact of the country’s energy crisis, under new guidelines jointly issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and Department of Finance (DOF).

The new policy allows LGUs to use their Development Fund for the construction and/or establishment of local oil storage facilities; expansion of renewable energy projects and smart and green grid systems; and procurement of electric vehicles (EVs) for health services, uniformed services, and disaster risk preparedness and response operations.

Projects may also include the construction and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and infrastructure, as well as other applicable energy efficiency projects recommended by the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee.

Under DBM-DOF-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 dated August 4, 2026, LGUs may fund development-oriented and capital-intensive projects that support the government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Framework.

The UPLIFT Framework was adopted under Executive Order (EO) No. 110, s. 2026, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency. It provides a unified government response to safeguard energy stability, economic continuity, and public welfare.

The JMC supplements an earlier directive governing the appropriation and use of the 20% DF, giving LGUs greater flexibility to align local resources with the UPLIFT Framework and undertake interventions that mitigate the effects of the energy emergency.

LGUs are likewise encouraged to coordinate with relevant national government agencies to ensure that local interventions complement existing programs and provide additional support to sectors or areas not sufficiently covered by national or local initiatives.

The DILG emphasized that energy efficiency and conservation projects funded under the 20% DF must be integrated into local planning, investment programming, budgeting, and reporting mechanisms, including the Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan.

The fund, however, cannot be used for recurring expenses such as fuel purchases, electricity and water bills, and other day-to-day administrative costs.

Through the newly issued guidelines, LGUs can mobilize local investments toward cleaner, more resilient, and energy-efficient communities while helping cushion the impact of global energy uncertainties on local economies and the delivery of essential public services.

29/08/2026

ALAM N’YO BA? | Maraming lokal na pamahalaan na ang mayroong Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officers (LEDIPOs)

Ang Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officers (LEDIPOs) ay kawani ng lokal na pamahalaan na may tungkulin na mangasiwa at magpadali sa paghahanda, koordinasyon, at pagpapatupad ng mga patakaran, programa, proyekto, at gawain para sa lokal na pagpapaunlad ng ekonomiya at pagsusulong ng pamumuhunan ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, panlungsod, o pambayan.

Tungkulin rin ng isang LEDIPO na:

✅ Isulong ang mga lokal na pagsisikap upang makahikayat ng mga mamumuhunan

✅ Suportahan ang mga lokal na negosyo

✅ Lumikha ng mga trabaho

✅ Mapalawak ang mga oportunidad sa kanilang lokal na ekonomiya

Sa kasalukuyan, 57 na probinsya 110 na lungsod, at 1,274 na munisipalidad na ang mayroong LEDIPOs, habang, 688 LGUs na ang nagkapagtatag ng kanilang Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) Offices.

Patuloy na pinapalakas ng DILG ang mga mekanismo ng Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) upang magbigay-daan sa mga LGU na magkaroon ng mas aktibong papel sa pagpapasigla ng ekonomiya sa pamamagitan ng paglikha ng mga kondisyong humihikayat sa mga negosyo na mamuhunan, lumawak, at makalikha ng mga trabaho sa lokal na antas.

29/08/2026

ICYMI - The 3rd Quarter Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) Meeting last August 24 was a success! 🕊️✨

True to its mandate, the DILG Office—with the MLGOO acting as both a council member and the Head of the Secretariat—takes on the responsibility of making sure these inter-agency activities are well-coordinated and in line with local governance mandates.

We tackled important updates from the PNP, BFP, and MDRRM, discussed road safety measures, and reviewed the municipality's POPS Plan 2026-2028.

Huge thanks to Mayor Ithamar P. Espinosa, our law enforcement agencies, and all the stakeholders for the steadfast coordination and active participation.

Let us keep working together to keep our municipality safe, orderly, and progressive for all residents and visitors! 💙

29/08/2026

EMPOWERING THE GRASSROOTS: SANTA FE BDCs CONCLUDE BDP 2027-2029 FORMULATION TRAINING

CEBU CITY — To anchor local progress from the ground up, the Barangay Development Councils (BDCs) from all ten barangays of the Municipality of Santa Fe, Cebu completed the Barangay Development Plan (BDP) CY 2027-2029 Formulation and Training-Seminar from August 25 to 28, 2026, at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites.

Organized by the League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines, Inc. – Cebu (LLDCPI Cebu Inc.) in partnership with DILG Cebu Province, the four-day capacity-building activity focused on equipping local leaders with robust planning tools and strategic frameworks.

Crucial technical assistance was delivered by DILG technical personnel, LGOO VII Michael V. Eltanal, Cluster Head of Cluster Bugsay, and LGOO VI John Michael M. Legaspi, MLGOO of DILG Santa Fe, who served as resource persons. They steered the BDCs through rigorous modules on planning frameworks, ensuring that local development initiatives strictly align with national standards, local mandates, and the actual socioeconomic needs of their constituents.

A Barangay Development Plan is more than a compliance requirement—it is the foundational roadmap of genuine local autonomy. By transforming barangay needs into strategic, budget-backed initiatives, the BDCs ensure that local development is inclusive, participatory, and responsive to the future of every constituent.

26/03/2026

READ | DILG: MLGOOs STRENGTHEN RULE OF LAW, SUPPORT FAIR BARANGAY JUSTICE

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed the vital role of Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the Katarungang Pambarangay system functions effectively and fairly.

Within the Katarungang Pambarangay system, MLGOOs guide barangay officials in observing proper procedures for mediation and conciliation, including the issuance of summons, the conduct of hearings, and adherence to due process under Republic Act No. 7160.

The Department clarified that while the Lupon or Pangkat does not possess coercive power to physically compel attendance, the law provides clear consequences for unjustified non-appearance. Under Section 515 of the Local Government Code, refusal or willful failure to appear despite a valid summons may give rise to indirect contempt proceedings upon proper application before the court and may also affect the ability of parties to pursue claims or counterclaims.

The DILG underscored that the absence of direct coercive authority is distinct from the existence of legal repercussions for disobedience, which are enforced through the courts.

“Ang papel ng MLGOO ay tiyakin na ang proseso ay tama, malinaw, at naaayon sa batas. Sa ganitong paraan, napapanatili ang tiwala ng mamamayan sa ating mga institusyon,” the Department said.

The DILG also expressed concern over the treatment of MLGOO Dexter Castro Narrido during a recent television interview, where he was subjected to undue humiliation while correctly discussing the application of the law. While scrutiny and debate are part of public service, these must be exercised with fairness, respect, and a shared commitment to clarity and understanding.

25/03/2026