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Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo back in the Philippines, now under custody

Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban who got caught by Indonesian authorities, was brought back here in the Philippines during the early hours of Friday escorted by Philippine government officials and she has been placed under the custody of the local authorities, according to a GMA Network news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the GMA news report. Some…

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FOLLOW-UP REPORT: Environmental Advocacy and Toxic Watchdog Group 'BAN Toxics' supports nationwide Firecracker Ban with the DILG, ensuring safer and healthier Year-End Celebrations

QUEZON, MANILA -- Prominent environmental advocacy and toxic watchdog group 'BAN Toxics' has expressed its support for the Department of Interior and Local Government's (DILG) call for a nationwide ban on firecrackers throughout late-2023 and beyond, extending into late-December 2024 or subsequent years, encompassing not only the entirety of the Philippines but also the regions of Central Visayas and Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental. The group has launched a nationwide campaign last early mid-December 2023 called "Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya at Iwas Polusyon" (Avoid Fireworks, Accidents and Pollution) to promote a safer and healthier holiday season for all.

Highlighting the inherent risks to public health and the environment associated with the use of firecrackers during festive periods, BAN Toxics references and research indicate that there are toxic chemicals present in these celebratory devices, which could cause respiratory issues, skin irritations, and other health issues. Moreover, the environmental impact of these festive explosives cannot be seriously ignored, which can later contribute to air and water pollution.

Thus, on Wednesday (December 20th, 2023), BAN Toxics is effectively urged its local government units (LGUs) to enact ordinances prohibiting the sale and use of firecrackers within their respective jurisdictions.

The success of similar bans in areas like Davao City in the same name of the region, which has had a firecracker ban in place since mid-October in 2002.

The DILG has also expressed its support for a nationwide ban on firecrackers in some aforementioned regions. DILG Secretary named Benjamin "Benhur" de Castro Abalos Jr., former mayor of Mandaluyong in Metro Manila, also urges LGUs to take proactive measures to prevent firecracker-related injuries during the holiday season: "We support a shift to a safer holiday season in the country. We need to remember 'safety first' for our children and the community from the health and environmental pollutants from firecrackers", Toxics Campaigner of BAN Toxics named Thony Dizon said.

The call for a comprehensive ban on firecrackers comes at a time when the Philippines, including Negros Oriental for example, is still in the throes of the post-Coronavirus Disease-19 (CoViD-19) pandemic. The DILG has pointed out that people should still enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season, and has called on the public to be aware of it to yourself.

The said nationwide campaign "Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya at Iwas Polusyon", launched by BAN Toxics, receives widespread acclaim from the public and local officials alike.

This initiative aims to promote a toxic-free and waste-free Christmas and New Year celebration while encouraging alternative ways to enjoy the holiday seasons and new year's eve such as "Torotot" or horn-shaped trumpets.

"To ensure a safer celebration for the coming year, BAN Toxics urge the local government officials to enact an ordinance banning the sale and use of firecrackers to safeguard and protect human health, especially that of children and the environment", the toxic watchdog group added.

BAN Toxics encourages to the public to support the campaign by refraining from using firecrackers and other such illegal pyrotechnic devices, in celebrating the coming holiday season and New Year's Eve by the early first week of 2024. It has also urged local officials to strictly enforce now-existing ordinances, as well as to create new ones prohibiting the sale and use of firecrackers all across the Philippine archipelago.

As the holiday season approaches next week on Monday (December 25th, 2023), BAN Toxics and the DILG call upon each and every individual to contribute to a safer and healthier celebration. Through refraining from the use of firecrackers and adhering to health and safety guidelines, collective efforts can mitigate firecracker-related injuries and curb the potential spread of CoViD-19.

PHOTO COURTESY: BAN Toxics via PR and Rhayniel Saldasal Calimpong (Freelanced Photojournalist of OneNETnews) BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

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LOOK: Highlights of the Department of Budget and Management’s proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025

via @/VivienneGulla

2024 Jul. 29

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BRIEFER ON THE 2025 PROPOSED NATIONAL BUDGET

AGENDA FOR PROSPERITY: Fulfilling the Needs and Aspirations of the Filipino People

To support the PBBM Administration's goal of economic and social transformation, the proposed National Budget for FY 2025 of Php 6.352 trillion was carefully and meticulously crafted to meet the objectives of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. This budget builds on the gains of the first two years of the Administration, sustaining momentum in pursuit of a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Philippines- where all Filipinos can fulfill their individual and shared aspirations.

Budget Comparison

2024 Budget: Php 5.768 T

2025 Budget: Php 6.352 T

10.1% year-on-year growth

22.1% of GDP

Budget Dimensions by Sector

Php 2.121 T: Social Services (33.4% of the Budget)

Php 1.853 T: Economic Services (29.2% of the Budget)

Php 1.083 T: General Public Services (17.1% of the Budget)

Php 419.3 B: Defense (6.6% of the Budget)

Php 876.7 B: Debt Burden (13.8% of the Budget)

Priority Sectors

Education (DepEd, SUCs, CHED, TESDA)

Php 977.6 B

2024 GAA: Php 968.9 B

Includes other education-related agencies

Social Welfare (DSWD)

Php 230.1 B

2024 GAA: Php 248.1 B

Public Works (DPWH)

Php 900.0 B

2024 GAA: Php 997.9 B

Agriculture (DA and attached corporations, DAR)

Php 211.3 B

2024 GAA: Php 221.7 B

Health (includes PhilHealth)

Php 297.6 B

2024 GAA: Php 308.3 B

Transportation (DOTr)

Php 180.9 B

2024 GAA: Php 73.9 B

Interior and Local Government (DILG)

Php 278.4 B

2024 GAA: Php 263.0 B

Excludes education-related agencies

Judiciary

Php 63.6 B

2024 GAA: Php 60.2 B

Defense (DND)

Php 256.1 B

2024 GAA: Php 240.6 B

Excludes education-related agencies

Justice (DOJ)

Php 40.6 B

2024 GAA: Php 38.2 B

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DILG Designates Arcamo as Acting Vice Governor

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a letter designating Venzencio B. Arcamo as the Acting Vice Governor of the Province of Bohol. The appointment comes in response to recent events that have created a temporary vacancy in the provincial leadership. According to the letter, signed by DILG Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., Arcamo’s appointment is to fill the…

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DILG to Collaborate on New Earthquake Assessment Tool for Buildings

Scan the QR code to get this post on the go. In an effort to enhance disaster preparedness, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced plans to develop a comprehensive tool for assessing buildings’ vulnerability to earthquakes. This initiative, spearheaded by DILG Undersecretary Marlo Iringan, aims to involve various government agencies and stakeholders, including the…

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PAGCOR Denies Responsibility for Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Suspension

PAGCOR Denies Responsibility for Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Suspension Amid Allegations of Illegal POGO Operations

In a recent development, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has firmly denied any responsibility for the suspension of the mayor of Bamban, following accusations from the attorneys of Alice Guo. The suspension, potentially lasting six months, is contingent upon the findings of Guo’s involvement in unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities.

Alice Guo’s legal team has argued that the charges brought against her by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) are a direct result of PAGCOR’s actions. However, PAGCOR has countered these claims, clarifying that their sole mandate is to issue licenses in compliance with regulatory standards. The organization stressed that they hold no authority over building inspections or the issuance of local permits.

The controversy intensified after a March raid on Zun Yuan Technology Inc., which was suspected of engaging in human trafficking and fraudulent schemes. PAGCOR confirmed that Zun Yuan Technology Inc. held a valid provisional license, granted in October 2023. Furthermore, PAGCOR had deployed representatives to oversee the company’s operations within the designated Baofu Land Development compound.

Amid the ongoing investigation, the employment of 49 Bamban police officers has been terminated, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

The unfolding events continue to capture significant attention, with all eyes on the forthcoming investigation results that will determine the fate of Alice Guo and the implicated officials.

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DILG Prohibits Money Garlands For Public Events

In a sweeping move to preserve tradition, the Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG) has mandated that all local government officials must adhere strictly to culturally-appropriate welcome garlands for guests of honor at events. This directive follows an internet frenzy over photos of graduating students draped in money garlands by their proud parents. DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos…

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Farm-to-market-road kaagapay sa tagumpay ng magsasaka

SAN ILDEFONSO, BULACAN: Farm-to-market-road. Nang una kong marinig `yan, napaisip ako kung anong klaseng kalsada kaya ito e nariyan na ang mga barangay road papunta sa national highway saka sa town proper kung saan nandoon ang pamilihang bayan.

Way back one decade ago, ang mga pananim na gulay sa bukid ay halos lanta na kung mai-deliver sa public market sa tagal ng biyahe dahil lubak-lubak o sira ang ibang parte ng kalsadang dinadaanan.

Ngunit nitong mga nakalipas na taon lamang ay nagsimula nang gumanda ang ani at napabilis na ang pagbiyahe sa pamilihang bayan dahil sa mga diversion road project na naipagawa ng national government sa pangangasiwa ng local government.

“Hindi na mahihirapan ang ating mga kababayan na iahon mula sa gitnang bukid ang kanilang aning gulay upang ihatid sa pamilihang bayan dahil nariyan na ang mga farm-to-market-road na halos ating nailagay sa mga barangay na ang pangunahing kabuhayan ay pagtatanim ng gulay,” buong pagmamalaki na naikuwento iyan sa atin ni Mayor Gazo Galvez.

Sana ay mabigyan din ng solar-powered water pump project (katulad sa Brgy. Umpucan na nai-feature natin noong nakaraang column) ang iba pang barangay na pangunahing pagtatanim din ng gulay ang ikinabubuhay lalo na ang mga malalayo sa sapa o ilog ang lupain.

LGU Sector

Congratulations sa 137 na mga alkalde matapos pumasa ang kanilang LGU sa 2023 Good Financial Housekeeping ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) dahil sa maayos, malinis, at responsableng pamamahala sa pondo ng taumbayan.

Kinilala at pinarangalan ang 137 na alkalde mula sa ibat ibang panig ng bansa nito lang Enero 25, 2024.

Ilan sa kanila ay mga ipinagmamalaki nating alkalde sa Bulacan.

Sina Mayor Cholo Violago ng San Rafael, Mayor Gazo Galvez ng San Ildefonso, Mayor Roderick Tiongson ng San Miguel, Mayor Ronaldo Flores ng Doña Remedios Trinidad, Mayor Ferdinand Estrella ng Baliwag, Mayor Enrico Roque ng Pandi, Mayor Christian Natividad ng Malolos, Mayor Henry Villarica ng Meycauayan, Mayor Agatha Cruz ng Guiguinto, Mayor Eduardo Villanueva Jr. ng Bocaue, Mayor Art Robes ng San Jose Del Monte, Mayor Reynante Bautista ng Angat, Mayor Eladio Gonzales Jr. ng Balagtas, Mayor Flordeliza Manlapaz ng Hagonoy, Mayor Henry Lutao ng Marilao, Mayor Leonardo Valeda ng Obando, Mayor Vergel Meneses ng Bulakan at retired PBA superstar player, Mayor Bartolome Ramos ng Santa Maria, Mayor Glorime Faustino ng Calumpit, Mayor Maryanne Marcos ng Paombong, Mayor Jocell Aimee Vistan ng Plaridel at Mayor Maria Rosario Montejo ng Pulilan.

Ipagpatuloy pa po ninyo ang mabuting pamamahala! Mabuhay po kayong lahat!

Real Estate Sector

Isang taon na ang nakalipas mula nang simulan ng Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) ang Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program o 4PH ni Pangulong BBM.

Sa pamumuno ni Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar, ito ang proyekto na pinakamagandang naganap sa buhay ng mga tinatawag na informal settler families o iyong mga walang sariling bahay, mga nangungupahan lamang o nakikitira sa kamag-anak.

Ngayon ay marami nang informal settler families na may matatawag na sariling bahay sa tulong din ng Pag-IBIG Fund. Huhulugan lang nila ito buwan-buwan sa mababang halaga sa loob ng halos 24 taon.

Sa kasalukuyan, mayroon nang nasa 20 proyekto more or less ang nasa iba’t ibang stages ng development. Kamakailan nga ay nag-groundbreaking na rin sa San Rafael, Bulacan na dinaluhan mismo nina Pagulong BBM, Sec. Jose Acuzar, Gob. Daniel Fernando at ang host Mayor na si Honorable Cholo Violago.

Patuloy ang pagpupursige ng DHSUD kasama ang mga partner organization nito sa private at public sectors upang matupad ang layon ng 4PH.

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FARM TO MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE NATIBAWAS NA

Lantawa: 3.4 Kilometer nga Road Concreting ang hinayong natibawas diin gipunduhan kini sa Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in partnership sa Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) diin financed gikan sa International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Department of Public Works and…

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Man arrested in Parañaque City for rape and robbery extortion

Recently in the city of Parañaque, the local police pulled off a successful entrapment operation resulting in the arrest of a man for rape and robbery extortion, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… A call center agent was arrested by members of the Southern Police…

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BSP, DILG, GCash launch Paleng-QR Ph plus in Mandaue City

In line with their shared goal to promote and strengthen financial inclusion for Filipinos nationwide, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recently rolled out the Paleng-QR initiative in Mandaue City in collaboration with GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet. Under the joint initiative, market vendors and tricycle drivers…

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The police said that after their inventory with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) the actual weight of their seized drugs on April 15 was 1,424.253 kilos, and not 1.8 tons. This means that the estimated value should be P9.8 billion, and not P13.3 billion, as earlier reported.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos, who oversees the PNP, was quick to explain and held a press conference to clear the air. Abalos said the initial value was only based on their estimation.

One can argue that the mistake can simply be attributed to human error; an honest mistake. But the PNP manual is clear: for warrantless seizures of drugs such as in buy busts, the integrity of the seized items must be preserved.

Marcos was mighty proud of the Monday drug operation. In fact, Marcos himself went to Batangas to inspect the confiscated shabu. The operation came in handy for him to highlight his “different approach” against illegal drugs.

(This is the biggest shipment of shabu that we’ve seized, but not one person died. No one died, no one was shot, no one was hurt. All we did was to operate carefully, because that should be the approach.) [Marcos said.]

Human rights group iDEFEND pointed out the government’s continuing war on drugs policy. So far, Marcos has yet to repeal or retract former Rodrigo Duterte’s memorandum that operationalized Oplan Tokhang, where police officers were told they can “neutralize” resisting suspects.

“This should be the norm, not the exception. Ph (Philippine) drug war continues to kill with impunity. Without repealing national policy on Tokhang, without prosecution of EJKs (extrajudicial killings), it remains lethal to Filipinos,” the group said.

There have been 621 drug-related killings under the Marcos administration, as of April 15, based on the monitoring of Dahas Project. The initiative is led by the University of the Philippines’ Third World Studies center and aims to monitor and record drug-related killings in the country.

2024 Apr. 19

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Magsaysay's Remarkable Achievement Recognized by DILG in Regional Dialogue

In a recent Regional Dialogue centered on the Implementation of the FY 2022 and 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FUND-SUPPORT TO BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has bestowed an exceptional honor upon the Local Government of Magsaysay. This recognition shines a spotlight on the dynamic leadership of Mayor Cesar M. Tria, Jr. Magsaysay has…

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Magsaysay's Remarkable Achievement Recognized by DILG in Regional Dialogue

In a recent Regional Dialogue centered on the Implementation of the FY 2022 and 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FUND-SUPPORT TO BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has bestowed an exceptional honor upon the Local Government of Magsaysay. This recognition shines a spotlight on the dynamic leadership of Mayor Cesar M. Tria, Jr. Magsaysay has…

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Magsaysay's Remarkable Achievement Recognized by DILG in Regional Dialogue

In a recent Regional Dialogue centered on the Implementation of the FY 2022 and 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FUND-SUPPORT TO BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has bestowed an exceptional honor upon the Local Government of Magsaysay. This recognition shines a spotlight on the dynamic leadership of Mayor Cesar M. Tria, Jr. Magsaysay has…