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No need for quarantine pass under GCQ, except in critical areas, buffer zones – DILG
Passes are still needed when traveling between provinces and regions
DILG, DSWD extending deadline for LGUs to complete April cash aid
DILG chief Eduardo Año says they understand that it is difficult to distribute cash aid while observing physical distancing in areas that are densely populated, like in Metro Manila
LGU certification required for groups conducting coronavirus relief ops
Groups unable to show this certification will be stopped at checkpoints, says DILG Spokesman Jonathan Malaya
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DILG files complaints vs governor, 50 more mayors over anti-drug councils
A governor and 50 mayors face administrative complaints for failing to organize for neglecting to maintain their anti-drug abuse councils, says DILG Assistant Secretary Ricojudge Echiverri
Duterte orders DILG to sue Garins for allegedly mauling cop
President Rodrigo Duterte warns candidates not to resort to 'political terrorism' as the 2019 elections approaches
Martial law 'needed' because anti-terror law outdated – Año
'Walang gumagamit ng Human Security Act,' says Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año
Rappler Talk: Eduardo Año on bringing Duterte to the grassroots
Eduardo Año speaks to Rappler for his first sit-down interview ever since he was sworn in as DILG secretary
Año scolds DILG exec advocating for revolutionary government
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año 'warned' and 'admonished' Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III for campaigning for a revolutionary government
Number of DILG Seal of Good Local Governance awardees drop in 2018
From 448 in 2017, only 263 local government units meet the higher standards set by the Department of the Interior and Local Government this year
Año takes oath as DILG secretary
After serving as officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government , Eduardo Año is formally given the rank of secretary
Año eyes disqualification from 2019 polls of officials in Boracay mess
The DILG seeks to disqualify at least 17 Aklan officials accused of neglecting care for island paradise Boracay
Why should Filipinos fund P100-M campaign for 'uncertain' federalism?
'Mukhang waste of funds ang nakikita natin dito,' says ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio
Local Government Academy holds August 23 disaster-resilient forum
The forum will be held at the Mall of Asia, Hall 4, SMX Convention Center in Pasay City
Death penalty will be 'big help' to anti-drug campaign – DILG Chief
'Kulang pa,' says Eduardo Año on current punishments for drug pushers and drug lords
EXPLAINER: Who's supposed to be in charge during disasters?
Several government agencies should be carrying out coordinated operations before, during, and after an emergency to reduce risks and immediately respond to victims' needs
Olongapo mayor, execs to defy suspension order
Olongapo City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino says the Ombudsman’s decision to suspend them for 6 months over misconduct is unfair
186 local officials stripped of police powers under Duterte
DILG Officer-in-Charge Eduardo Año says these officials either face corruption allegations or are linked to illegal drugs
Robredo worried DILG federalism roadshow being used for 2019 polls
'Doon sa amin sa Bicol, maraming nagrereklamo na mga kababayan ko na pinapunta sila [sa] DILG-sponsored event, so pera ng taumbayan. Pero may mga nagsalita na mga kandidato para sa susunod na senatorial elections,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Duterte orders DILG 'audit' of mayors' intel funds
The Department of the Interior and Local Government is set to audit the confidential and intelligence funds of mayors to check how they have used this to fight crime in their areas
DND, DILG to probe Samar ‘misencounter’ – Año
The Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Department of National Defense will look into the incident in Villareal, Samar, that left 6 policemen dead
IN PHOTOS: NDRRMC, LGUs hold 2nd nationwide earthquake drill
Local drills are conducted nationwide through the Regional DRRM Councils
COA questions safety of proposed gov't relocation site in Valenzuela
(UPDATED) The Social Housing Finance Corporation gave the go-signal to start construction of a relocation project for 864 informal settler families from Valenzuela City within a site prone to flooding, tsunami, and unstable ground
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DILG to file cases vs Aklan local gov't officials over Boracay neglect
Interior Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III says that at least 10 local government officials are responsible for the neglect of the island
Roque says Duterte needs more time to win fight vs narco-politics
'[In a] scale of 10, the President is only at 6 in his fight against narco-politics,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
DILG preps new memo against barangays refusing to form anti-drug councils
The new memorandum will serve as the 'last warning' for holdouts to set up their respective Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC)
Cocaine in Sorsogon, Cuy is DDB chief, Seoul-Pyongyang talks | Midday wRap
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Cuy heads Dangerous Drugs Board, Año is DILG OIC
(UPDATED) Undersecretary Eduardo Año is appointed officer-in-charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, tying in with President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to eventually name him DILG chief
SC petition wants to require gov't to address dengue vaccine risks
The petitioners – activists, mothers, and children – want the Supreme Court to compel the departments of health, education, and local government to provide information and free medicines, among others
New DAR chief Castriciones vows to prioritize farmer beneficiaries
Agrarian Reform Acting Secretary John Castriciones also wants to fast-track the distribution of certificates of land ownership awards to agrarian reform beneficiaries
Duterte appoints John Castriciones acting DAR secretary
The new acting agrarian reform secretary was the executive vice president of the Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte (MRRD) group during the 2016 presidential campaign
What do gov't circulars 'operationalizing' Duterte's war on drugs say?
The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) files petitions for injunction and prohibition against two circulars relating to the conduct of the anti-illegal drugs campaign in the Philippines
Duterte wants Año to crack down on corrupt local officials
Mayors and governors will be given 3 days to respond to the findings of the probe of Interior Undersecretary Eduardo Año, says President Rodrigo Duterte
Año is DILG Undersecretary, Abella still Presidential Spox, Thai king | Evening wRap
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Next job of newly retired AFP chief Año is to supervise police – Duterte
General Eduardo Año, who has stepped down as Philippine military chief, will still have a role in the Duterte administration
In Senate debate, DILG vows to 'drop' drop boxes for drug reporting
Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito is keen on taking the suggestion of Senator Risa Hontiveros to realign the P500-million budget of the Masa Masid program to existing local anti-drug and peace councils
Bautista impeachment, SWS, PDEA | Evening wRap
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Cuy on Duterte, Maute, Hurricane Irma | Evening wRap
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Provinces under red alert due to Tropical Storm Jolina
16 provinces in Region I II III and CAR are within the 100 kilometer radius of Tropical Storm Jolina
Taguiwalo, Duterte and Teodoro, Trump | Midday wRap
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Año can't be DILG chief yet? Duterte eyes 'alternative solution'
Malacañang says the President is aware of Republic Act 6975 which bars AFP chief Eduardo Año from becoming DILG Secretary within a year of his retirement from the military
Torture victims can now get psychological, financial aid from gov’t
The Department of Social Welfare and Development leads 4 other agencies in the provision of services for torture victims
Anti-poverty agencies launch info caravan for poor communities
Agencies under the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster of the Cabinet will conduct 4 information and assistance forum that will focus on key areas of human development
Gov't, MILF sign cooperation agreement vs illegal drugs
The protocol of cooperation provides guidelines and operational procedures for joint anti illegal drug operations in MILF areas and communities
Smoking ban, Ano, Trump | Midday wRap
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Palace: Austrian firetruck deal will proceed
President Rodrigo Duterte fired a Cabinet official over the deal with Rosenbauer International AG but Malacañang says nothing prevents its implementation for now
Pag-asa Island, Duterte on Sueno, Trillanes | Evening wRap
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Pulse Asia survey, Marcos, Arroyo | Evening wRap
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Duterte on Sueno, National Privacy Commission, Colombia mudslide | Midday wRap
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