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Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and Malacañang have called on local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to intensify their efforts in preventing floods by managing garbage more efficiently and keeping waterways clear.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to enhance security in public schools located in remote areas. This initiative aims to ensure both access to education and safety for students.
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has disbursed P218.1 million in revenue shares to eight local government units (LGUs) for the first half of the year. This marks an increase in the funds provided to the LGUs.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to emphasize the increased share of local government units (LGUs) from national tax collections during his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 27.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines has called on local government units (LGUs) to ensure unimpeded fuel deliveries in their areas of responsibility. The directive cites an Executive Order.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines has reminded local government units (LGUs) that their sanggunian sessions must be held within their respective territorial jurisdictions, warning against non-compliance.
Most local government units (LGUs) in the country are not spending enough to deliver basic but comprehensive primary healthcare (PHC) to their constituents, despite having sufficient fiscal resources…
House of Representatives Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III has acknowledged the necessity of amending the Local Government Code of 1991 to better enable local government units (LGUs) to fulfill their evolving roles.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will instruct all its offices, attached agencies, and local government units (LGUs) to reduce operational costs due to rising fuel prices caused by Middle East tensions.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has engaged city local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to expedite classroom construction nationwide, aiming to address a backlog of nearly 150,000 classrooms.
Scrutiny of the Philippines' proposed budget has highlighted a significant increase in special funds allocated to local government units (LGUs), prompting calls for clearer allocation rules to prevent political patronage.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has reminded Local Government Units (LGUs) that their traffic enforcers do not have the legal authority to confiscate driver's licenses. This clarification aims to address ongoing issues regarding traffic enforcement practices.
Following recent student-related violence, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has instructed all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to establish nationwide Safer School Zones (SSZs).
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units (LGUs) to brace for future seismic activity following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao last week.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the expansion of direct funding to local government units (LGUs) and new food assistance and scholarship initiatives to strengthen national and local coordination.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. committed to addressing financial and administrative limitations faced by local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines, aiming to amend the 35-year-old Local Government Code to improve service delivery.
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) is advocating for an increased share of national tax revenues for local government units (LGUs) to enhance service delivery.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More towns in this province have begun adopting a four-day workweek for government employees as part of efforts to conserve fuel and electricity amid rising global oil prices. Local government units (LGUs) in the municipalities of San Antonio, Masinloc, and Candelaria announced on Monday the implementation of a compressed workweek. San
A petition filed on March 3 asks the Supreme Court to enforce and clarify the automatic release of the national tax allocation (NTA) to Local Government Units (LGUs).
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched an initiative to directly release P58 billion in national government funding assistance to local government units (LGUs), aiming for greater accessibility and transparency.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has offered its support to local government units (LGUs) in enforcing their respective ordinances related to waste disposal, as part of a broader campaign for cleanliness.
The provincial government of La Union recognized outstanding local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary disaster preparedness and emergency response. This recognition was part of the inaugural Resilience and Emergency in Disaster program.
Local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines are projected to receive an 11 percent increase in their share from national tax collections, reaching P1.32 trillion by 2027. President Marcos is expected to emphasize the nonpartisan, formula-based allocation of these funds.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines has called on local government units (LGUs) to accelerate the approval processes for renewable energy projects nationwide. This initiative aims to boost the country's renewable energy sector.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines has called on local government units (LGUs) to pass ordinances that would back its Safer Cities initiative.
A Philippine lawmaker is proposing to institutionalize regular meetings between homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and local government units (LGUs) to ensure community needs are considered in policymaking.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has advised local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to cut their energy use by 10 to 20 percent.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday urged local government units (LGUs) to promote healthier lifestyles amid rising overweight rates in the…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that national government assistance to local government units (LGUs) should reach every LGU, irrespective of the political affiliation of their leaders.