DILG Philippines

08/10/2026

TINGNAN | Anu-ano ang kapangyarihan ng isang gobernador?

Bilang punong ehekutibo ng lalawigan, may mahalagang tungkulin ang gobernador sa pamamahala ng pamahalaang panlalawigan o provincial government, pagpapatupad ng mga batas at ordinansa, at paghahatid ng mga programa at serbisyo para sa mga mamamayan.

Kabilang sa kanyang mga tungkulin ang:

• Pagpapatupad ng mga batas at ordinansa ng lalawigan
• Pagpapatupad ng mga programa at proyekto ng pamahalaang panlalawigan
• Pangangasiwa sa mga tanggapan at serbisyo ng provincial government
• Pagtiyak na maayos na naibibigay ang mga pangunahing serbisyo sa mga mamamayan

Mahalagang tandaan na ang general supervision ay hindi nangangahulugang direktang pamamahala sa bawat lungsod o munisipyo. May kanya-kanyang mandato at tungkulin ang bawat lokal na pamahalaan at mga halal na opisyal nito.

08/10/2026

READ | Remulla calls for stronger family, school involvement against evolving threats to children

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla urged parents, teachers, schools, and communities to take a more active role in protecting children from online grooming and other emerging digital threats, stressing that ensuring their safety requires more than emergency preparedness and response.

“Let’s be present in our children’s lives. Let’s be present in our students’ lives. Let’s be present in our families,” Remulla said during the 1st Metro Manila School Safety and Security Summit.

The DILG Secretary emphasized that as children become increasingly exposed to online gaming, chat groups, social media, and other digital platforms, families and schools must remain vigilant against harmful influences that may reach them even within their own homes.

“The children do understand. Alam nilang gumamit ng internet. Alam nila ang gaming. Alam nila ang chat groups. Alam nila ang grooming. Ngunit, hindi nila alam ang consequence,” Remulla said.

He stressed that while children may be familiar with digital platforms and online interactions, they may not fully recognize the risks and consequences of engaging with strangers or individuals seeking to exploit them.

Remulla called for regular and open discussions at home and in schools about online safety, grooming, peer influence, and other threats, emphasizing the responsibility of adults to guide children before they are exposed to harm.

“Dapat araw-araw pinag-uusapan sa eskwelahan. Dapat araw-araw pinag-uusapan sa bahay. Dapat araw-araw pinag-uusapan ng pamilya. Because more than anything else and more than all the challenges, this is the greatest challenge of all,” he said.

Beyond strengthening awareness and prevention, the DILG chief underscored the importance of moving beyond a purely reactive approach to public safety, particularly when the welfare of children is at stake.

“We cannot live our lives just preventing and responding. We cannot go on every day receiving a 911 call and say ‘we did our job’,” Remulla stated.

He also recognized the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for their continuing efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness and response procedures, particularly in schools and situations involving active threats.

“This has been one of the most turbulent times in Philippine history. Yet, we remain firm because the institutions are strong,” he commended.

Among the key discussions during the summit was the ALICE Protocol, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate, a framework providing response options during active-threat situations.

The summit highlighted the importance of equipping schools and public safety institutions with appropriate emergency response measures while strengthening the everyday involvement of families, educators, and communities in protecting children from evolving threats.

08/10/2026

READ | DILG to procure 1,500 fire trucks in 2027, eyes ₱9-B savings

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to procure 1,500 fire trucks in 2027 as part of a major modernization push to address the country’s fire truck shortage, replace aging equipment, and save the government an estimated ₱9 billion.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said some fire trucks currently in service have been operating for decades, underscoring the need to modernize the Bureau of Fire Protection’s (BFP) fleet.

“Sa buong Pilipinas meron tayong mga fire trucks na 40 years old, 1986 pa na acquire,” Remulla said during the blessing and turnover of Unified 911 emergency response vehicles to different police units in Quezon province on Wednesday.

Remulla said he and BFP Officer-in-Charge Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tiu went to Korea to establish a government-to-government agreement for the planned procurement. Under the arrangement, the cost of each fire truck is expected to go down from around ₱16 million to ₱10 million, translating to approximately ₱9 billion in government savings.

“Kung dati ₱16 million per fire truck, ngayon ₱10 million na lang kada fire truck. Tanggal ang corruption diyan. Ang savings natin 1,500 [firetrucks] times 6 (million pesos) -- ₱9 billion pesos ang savings natin para sa BFP,” he said.

The procurement forms part of the DILG’s broader push to strengthen public safety capabilities as communities and local economies continue to grow.

In Quezon, Remulla noted that rapid economic growth must be matched by investments in emergency response and police mobility.

“Ngayon masasabi natin ang bagong Quezon ay ang fastest growing province sa entire Region 4A, kaya congratulations,” he said.

To keep pace with this growth, the DILG is increasing police motorcycle mobility and expanding the use of drones for public safety operations, allowing authorities to respond faster and reach more communities.

“Ang aking panaginip ay gaya nang ginawa ko sa Cavite, sumobra na ang sasakyan sa pulis. Dapat lahat kayo ay may mobility,” Remulla said.

He stressed that modern equipment alone is not enough, and that effective public safety ultimately depends on national agencies, uniformed services, and local governments working together.

“Hindi natin pwedeng gawin ang public safety kung iisa lang tayo. Hindi pwedeng pulis nag-iisa lang. Hindi pwedeng BFP nag-iisa lang. Kailangan sama-sama tayo,” he said.

“We are here together to make a better [Region] 4A. To make a better Quezon. To make a better Philippines. Mabuhay kayo. Mabuhay ang Quezon. Mabuhay ang Region 4A,” he stressed.

08/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW | 1st Metro Manila School Safety and Security Summit 2026

07/10/2026

TINGNAN | Para sa ating mga LGUs, malaking tulong ang pagbili ng mga Fire Trikes, lalo na sa mga lugar na mahirap marating ng malalaking fire trucks, upang mas mapabilis ang pagresponde sa sunog.

Sa anumang emergency, huwag mag-atubiling tumawag sa 911.

FACT CHECK | FIRE TRUCKS AND FIRE TRIKES: KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Fire response vehicles come in different types and capacities, each designed to serve specific operational needs.

🚒 BFP Fire Trucks are procured and operated by the Bureau of Fire Protection, with varying capacities and capabilities depending on operational requirements.

🛺 LGU Fire Trikes, on the other hand, are initiatives of Local Government Units intended to augment and support BFP firefighters, particularly in communities where access and mobility may be challenging.

Understanding the difference helps promote accurate information and a better appreciation of how BFP and LGUs work together to enhance fire response and public safety.

Know the facts. Share only verified information.

07/10/2026

READ | Remulla defers Reina Mercedes vice mayor row to Isabela governor

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Isabela Governor Rodolfo Albano III is handling the matter involving Reina Mercedes Vice Mayor Jeryll Harold Respicio following a heated exchange with barangay officials during a Sangguniang Bayan session.

The confrontation occurred during discussions on to***co excise tax-funded projects and prompted police personnel to intervene. The incident was captured on livestream that later circulated online.

“Governor Albano is handling it. Pero I advised him to give him a drug test kasi mukhang adik ‘yung asal niya. Meron bang normal na vice mayor na gano’n? Parang wala sa sarili. Parang hindi halal,” Remulla said during a media interview.

“Dapat mag focus siya sa health niya, itigil niya ‘yang drugs,” he added.

Remulla said the DILG is also looking into the circumstances involving police personnel who intervened during the confrontation.

“Pinagsisigawan niya ‘yung mga pulis. Pero we are still investigating it, I’m leaving it to Governor Albano to handle it,” he said.

The DILG said the matter remains under investigation, as the Department defers to the provincial government in addressing the incident while looking into the circumstances involving responding police personnel.

07/10/2026

READ | Remulla: 58 TBS members among 200 arrested in Mendiola

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said at least 58 members of True Brown Style (TBS) were among the 200 individuals arrested during the September 21 protest in Mendiola.

“Tinignan namin ‘yung investigation namin, out of the 200 we arrested last September 21 doon sa Mendiola, 58 were members of True Brown Style. So nakikita yung propensity for violence nila,” Remulla said during Tuesday’s signing of the joint memorandum circular on the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) School Health and Protection Program with DepEd, DOH, and PhilHealth.

He also reported the arrest of 13 TBS members for various offenses amid efforts to stop groups allegedly grooming children toward violence.

“Yesterday, we arrested 13 of them for various offenses, to show that we are serious against the grooming of children towards violence,” he said.

Remulla previously said TBS originated in California, United States, and expanded from a small group in the Philippines into what he described as a criminal syndicate. Composed largely of members in their late teens and early 20s, the group allegedly recruits children as young as 14 to 15 and requires them to rob stores as part of initiation rites.

The DILG is monitoring social media threats and pursuing community-based gangs. Authorities had earlier arrested 53 individuals allegedly involved in gangs grooming children to incite violence in schools following the Zamboanga incident.

“So this campaign will go on, it will not stop, we will work with the DepEd, we will work with the communities to make sure that the path forward is a safer environment for our children,” he said.

Remulla remains open to dialogue and plans to meet with TBS members in Cavite next week to explain the government’s policy.

“Meron na. Actually I will start sa Cavite next week. Kakausapin ko yung mga True Brown Style d’yan. I will lay out my policy. They are rational individuals. Tingin ko naman madadaan natin sa usapan. Pero kung makukulit talaga sila, eh di pasensyahan kami,” he said.

07/10/2026

READ | DILG backs YAKAP expansion in schools, bringing healthcare closer to children

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is backing the expansion of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) to schools and other child-serving settings to bring primary healthcare and related services closer to children.

The expansion is covered by a new Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) signed by the DILG, Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), institutionalizing the YAKAP School Health and Protection Program (YAKAP-SHP).

The JMC establishes a whole-of-government framework for providing primary healthcare, screening, developmental care, referrals, and disability-inclusive services through schools and other child-serving settings.

The policy covers public and private schools, Community Learning Centers (CLCs), Child Development Centers (CDCs), other Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers and facilities, and Inclusive Learning Resource Centers (ILRCs).

Beneficiaries include learners, teaching and non-teaching personnel and their qualified dependents, out-of-school children and youth in special cases, children in CDCs and ECCD facilities, and learners with developmental delays and disabilities.

The ceremonial signing was led by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla, DOH Secretary Edwin Mercado, and PhilHealth Acting President and CEO Beverly Ho.

“These are positive steps. These are good, small steps which lead to great victories for our children,” Remulla said during the ceremonial signing Tuesday in Makati City.

Under the JMC, the DILG will encourage the participation and engagement of local government units (LGUs) in implementing YAKAP-SHP, provide guidance on their roles, and support the monitoring and assessment of LGU implementation.

The DILG will also promote the integration of the program with local health, child protection, social protection, and other development mechanisms.

At the community level, LGUs are encouraged to support YAKAP-SHP through existing local health, child welfare, education, rehabilitation, and other relevant systems. They are also urged to ensure access to appropriate local health and support services for beneficiaries referred through the program and coordinate with YAKAP clinics, schools, child-serving settings, DOH facilities, and other healthcare providers.

LGUs may also designate or mobilize appropriate local personnel and resources and facilitate the participation of CDCs.

PhilHealth’s YAKAP serves as the country’s primary care platform and a point of access to the health system.

07/10/2026

READ | DILG, CWC link Unified 911, MAKABATA 1383 for faster child protection response

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to speed up referrals and coordinate assistance for child protection cases reported through Unified 911 and MAKABATA Helpline 1383.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla signed for the Emergency 911 National Office, while CWC Executive Director Undersecretary Angelo Tapales signed for the CWC.

As of September 2026, Unified 911 had handled 450 calls nationwide involving children, including reports of abuse, sexual harassment, maltreatment, r**e, human trafficking, and prostitution.

Under the agreement, Emergency 911 will coordinate and facilitate referrals for MAKABATA 1383 cases requiring immediate police, fire, medical, rescue, social welfare, and other government assistance.

Unified 911 reports involving Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM), and other online safety concerns and digital risks will be referred to MAKABATA 1383 for assessment and intervention.

The CWC will assess and act on MAKABATA 1383 reports, referring cases involving imminent, serious, or life-threatening risks to appropriate authorities, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development, local social welfare offices, Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children, and PNP Women and Children Protection Desks.

The CWC will also train both hotlines’ personnel on trauma-informed interviewing and child protection protocols to promote sensitive communication and prevent re-traumatization. Both agencies will comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and applicable National Privacy Commission rules, restricting access to personal data and call recordings to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.

Executive Order No. 79, series of 2024, recognizes MAKABATA 1383 as the central reporting system for children in need of special protection, while Executive Order No. 56, series of 2018, institutionalizes Emergency 911 as the nationwide emergency response hotline.

07/10/2026

LOOK | Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla joins the Department of Education (DEPED), Department of Health (DOH), and PhilHealth in institutionalizing the Joint Memorandum Circular on the YAKAP School Health and Protection Program (YAKAP-SHP) on October 6, 2026.

The program includes the turnover of sports equipment in support to Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) Grassroots-to-Gold Program, and the operation of a renovated school clinic offering primary care, diagnostic, and laboratory services for beneficiaries under PhilHealth YAKAP Program.

Joining the Secretary were Education Secretary Sonny Angara, DOH Secretary Edwin Mercado, and PhilHealth Acting President and CEO Beverly Ho.