Claire Castro Says DepEd & DILG Consider Deploying Female Barangay Watchmen in Schools Across PH PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro said that the DepEd and DILG are considering deploying female barangay watchmen inside schools across the country. Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of … Read more
DILG Chief Remulla Wants Stricter Social Media Rules for Children JONVIC REMULLA – The secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is calling for stricter social media restrictions for children aged 16 and below following the deadly shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. Remulla said he plans to … Read more
DILG Shares Mugshot of Martin Romualdez After Arrest Over Plunder Case DILG has released the official mugshot of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez following his arrest in connection with a P7.4 billion plunder case. On Monday (September 7, 2026), the authorities served the warrant of arrest while Romualdez was confined at a hospital. He is currently under the custody of the … Read more
Sara Duterte Turned Down PNP Security Offer, Says Remulla SARA DUTERTE – A security offer from the Philippine National Police was reportedly turned down by Vice President Sara Duterte, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed. Vice President Sara Duterte reportedly turned down an offer from the Philippine National Police (PNP) to provide her with additional security, … Read more
Schools May Get Extra Security as DILG & DepEd Plan Tanod Deployment DEPED – In a major move to protect students, the DILG and DepEd are reportedly considering the deployment of barangay tanods inside school buildings. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are reportedly planning to … Read more
Robin Padilla Law Under Fire as Remulla Links It to Rising Gun Crimes ROBIN PADILLA – DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla has raised concerns over the rise in gun-related crimes, pointing to the so-called Robin Padilla Law as one possible factor. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla has pointed to the … Read more
Taguig 911 Incident Prompts DILG to Take Action and Strengthen Emergency Response 911 – An alleged delay in responding to a stroke emergency in Taguig has prompted the DILG to examine gaps in the country’s Unified 911 system. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has pledged to improve the country’s Unified 911 … Read more
Viral 911 Controversy Sparks DILG Investigation After Grieving Son Speaks Out 911 – The viral controversy over an alleged delayed 911 response has taken a new turn, with DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirming an ongoing investigation. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Saturday, August 15, that authorities are … Read more
DILG Slams Alleged ‘Draw Lots’ System in Selecting Scholarship Beneficiaries in Some Barangays DILG is condemning the reported use of a “draw lots” system in selecting scholarship beneficiaries in several barangays. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that the officials choose scholarship recipients through a lottery-style process that does not follow the … Read more
Crime Rate in the Philippines Declines Even as Shocking Cases Make Headlines CRIME RATE – Despite recent violent incidents making national headlines, Malacañang says the country’s overall crime rate is declining based on the latest data from the Philippine National Police. The Philippine government maintained that the country’s overall crime rate has significantly declined despite … Read more