Strengthening the national development roadmap through an intensified national and local government connections. This is the direction for Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. visit in Iloilo City on January 18-19, 2023. This is in line with the role of the DILG in setting the LGUs towards the thrusts of the Department, in view of the 2023-2028 Philippine Development Plan.

A dialogue between SILG Abalos and Local Chief Executives in the region is likewise arranged, which will center on the DILG’s thrust to improve economic strategies, social transformation, and peace and order of local government units. Key National Government Agencies (DOH, DSWD, DICT) were invited to take part in the dialogue.

Moreover, Atty. Abalos is set to meet with the Regional Management Coordinating Council (RMCC) 6 composed of the DILG-LG, PNP, BFP, BJMP and PPSC to emphasize his peace and order agenda focusing on the government’s call to fight against illegal drugs, through the Department’s ‘Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan’ or BIDA Program.

Likewise, he will be attending ceremonial turnovers of different DILG infrastructure projects under the Local Government Support Fund Programs – Support to the Barangay Development Program (LGSF-SBDP) and Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FALGU).

SILG Abalos’ visit is part of the present administration’s efforts to build a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient society for every Filipino, a resonating call embodied in Ambisyon Natin 2040.#