DILG Carigara, Leyte

31/10/2026

31/10/2026

CARIGARA, LEYTE – In its continuing efforts to strengthen local revenue administration and promote a more business-friendly environment, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carigara participated in the Regional Institutional Development Support (RIDS) for Responsive Revenue Governance: Strengthening Local Revenue Code Formulation towards Improved Ease of Doing Business, held on October 21–23, 2026, at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City. The delegation included Hon. Fernando Moriel of the Sanguniang Bayan of Carigara, Mr Daryl Daniel Bodo, MPDC, Ms. Juliet Hanopol, Municipal Treasurer, Ma. Cecinia V., Ragay, MLGOO, Ms Charie Ann Dacara, SB Legislative Staff, and Ms. Rochelle Urmeneta, MPDO Staff.

The three-day activity aimed to enhance the capacity of local government units in formulating and updating their respective Local Revenue Codes, ensuring that local revenue policies are responsive to current economic conditions, aligned with existing laws and regulations, and supportive of a more efficient and business-friendly local governance environment. The activity focused on the accomplishment of the Revenue Tool Kit.

For Carigara, participation in the initiative is a significant step toward addressing the need to update its Local Revenue Code and strengthen its local revenue administration mechanisms. It also reinforces the Municipality's commitment to improving regulatory processes, enhancing local fiscal capacity, and creating a more conducive environment for business and investment.

29/10/2026

MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA CONDUCTS ROAD CLEARING OPERATIONS TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND SMOOTH TRAFFIC FLOW

CARIGARA, LEYTE — In line with nationwide directives to reclaim public roads and enhance community safety, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carigara, through its joint Task Force on Road Clearing, has intensified road clearing operations across primary thoroughfares, municipal streets, and barangay roads.

The operation aims to remove illegal structures, illegal parking, unauthorized sidewalk obstructions, and vendor encroachments that impede pedestrian safety and disrupt traffic efficiency.

23/10/2026

Joint Greyhound Operation at Carigara District Jail

CARIGARA, LEYTE — In line with the government’s ongoing commitment to maintain order, integrity, and drug-free correctional facilities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Carigara Field Office, in coordination with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), successfully executed a joint Operation Greyhound (Oplan Galugad) at the Carigara District Jail.

The surprise inspection aimed to prevent the entry and proliferation of illegal drugs, weapons, unauthorized communication devices, and other illegal contraband inside the jail facility, ensuring a safe and secure environment for both personnel and Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).

22/10/2026

LGU Carigara Conducts Regular On-Site Monitoring to Ensure Quality and Timely Infrastructure Projects
CARIGARA, LEYTE — To uphold transparency, accountability, and excellence in local governance, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carigara, through the Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC), recently conducted an extensive on-site inspection and monitoring activity across key infrastructure and development projects in the municipality.

The monitoring activity aimed to track project progress, evaluate work quality, verify compliance with safety and engineering standards, and ensure that local government resources are efficiently utilized for the community’s benefit.

19/10/2026

MUNICIPAL RESILIENCE PLANNING MEETING

Municipal Resilience Planning Meeting bringing together key local councils and monitoring task forces, including the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC), the Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (IMTF) for the Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GAD-FPS), the Local Council on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC), and the Municipal Nutrition Council (MNC).

The meeting focused on assessing key accomplishments across municipal programs, reviewing disaster risk reduction and emergency response preparedness, evaluating community welfare initiatives, and updating local implementation strategies in alignment with national guidelines.

19/10/2026

READ | LGUs can now tap 20% dev’t fund for energy projects under new policy

Local government units (LGUs) can now use their 20% Development Fund (DF) for projects aimed at cushioning the impact of the country’s energy crisis, under new guidelines jointly issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and Department of Finance (DOF).

The new policy allows LGUs to use their Development Fund for the construction and/or establishment of local oil storage facilities; expansion of renewable energy projects and smart and green grid systems; and procurement of electric vehicles (EVs) for health services, uniformed services, and disaster risk preparedness and response operations.

Projects may also include the construction and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and infrastructure, as well as other applicable energy efficiency projects recommended by the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee.

Under DBM-DOF-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 dated August 4, 2026, LGUs may fund development-oriented and capital-intensive projects that support the government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Framework.

The UPLIFT Framework was adopted under Executive Order (EO) No. 110, s. 2026, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a State of National Energy Emergency. It provides a unified government response to safeguard energy stability, economic continuity, and public welfare.

The JMC supplements an earlier directive governing the appropriation and use of the 20% DF, giving LGUs greater flexibility to align local resources with the UPLIFT Framework and undertake interventions that mitigate the effects of the energy emergency.

LGUs are likewise encouraged to coordinate with relevant national government agencies to ensure that local interventions complement existing programs and provide additional support to sectors or areas not sufficiently covered by national or local initiatives.

The DILG emphasized that energy efficiency and conservation projects funded under the 20% DF must be integrated into local planning, investment programming, budgeting, and reporting mechanisms, including the Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan.

The fund, however, cannot be used for recurring expenses such as fuel purchases, electricity and water bills, and other day-to-day administrative costs.

Through the newly issued guidelines, LGUs can mobilize local investments toward cleaner, more resilient, and energy-efficient communities while helping cushion the impact of global energy uncertainties on local economies and the delivery of essential public services.

19/10/2026

READ | DILG urges LGUs to strengthen water, energy security amid El Niño

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to strengthen preparedness against El Niño to protect critical infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted water and energy services.

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for proactive measures, the Department issued an advisory calling on local chief executives (LCEs) to update their El Niño contingency and response plans, implement precautionary measures, and organize or reconstitute Local El Niño Teams.

President Marcos earlier convened key government agencies to strengthen preparations covering hospital readiness, food and water security, cloud seeding, assistance to affected farmers, and alternative learning arrangements.

To safeguard water supply, LGUs are urged to expedite permits for emergency pipeline repairs and rehabilitation, enforce restrictions on non-essential water use, and promote water recycling, rainwater harvesting, and rainwater catchment systems.

For energy security, LGUs are called on to strengthen backup power systems and undertake advance fuel planning and stockpiling. Hospitals, water supply systems, public schools, evacuation centers, and government emergency operations and command centers must also have adequate backup power, water storage, and resupply plans to sustain essential services.

The advisory likewise directs LCEs to convene their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs), Local Development Councils (LDCs), Local Peace and Order Councils (LPOCs), and Local Price Coordinating Councils (LPCCs) to coordinate preparedness and mitigation efforts.

LGUs are also encouraged to prioritize evidence-based programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) that strengthen water and energy security, agricultural resilience, and livelihoods.

Eligible LGUs may seek assistance through the Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assistance to Local Government Units, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), subject to applicable requirements and fund availability.

The DILG emphasized that early preparation, coordinated local action, and targeted investments are essential to minimizing the impact of El Niño, protecting communities, and keeping critical services operational.

16/10/2026

READ | DILG tightens business permit checks to keep banned POGOs, scam hubs out

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units (LGUs) to tighten business permit inspections to prevent the continued operation of banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), and scam hubs in their jurisdictions.

Under DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-054, LGUs are required to ensure regular random inspections as a prerequisite for issuing and renewing business permits and licenses, particularly for commercial establishments and high-rise buildings, when applicable.

The directive forms part of the Department's revised guidelines strengthening the implementation of Republic Act No. 12312, or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, which prohibits all POGO and IGL operations nationwide and designates the DILG as a member of the Administrative Oversight Committee responsible for overseeing the law's effective implementation.

LGUs must also document establishments whose permits were revoked before the circular's issuance, as well as those previously occupied by POGOs, IGLs, and scam hubs. They are likewise required to report their anti-POGO operations and corresponding results, where applicable.

Beginning January 15, 2027, LGUs must submit annual notarized certifications to their respective DILG Regional Offices confirming the absence of POGOs, IGLs, and scam hubs in their jurisdictions. These certifications must be submitted by January 15 of each succeeding year.

LGUs that have recorded the presence of such operations, meanwhile, must immediately submit a special report to their respective DILG Regional Directors.

To strengthen detection and enforcement, LGUs are also directed to coordinate with the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and other relevant law enforcement agencies in identifying suspected clandestine offshore gaming operations.

The PNP and other law enforcement agencies are likewise tasked to assist local chief executives in investigating suspected illegal activities, closing establishments, and apprehending individuals involved or suspected of involvement in clandestine gambling operations. They must also coordinate with concerned agencies in conducting joint investigations, enforcement operations, and intelligence sharing.

Through the directive, the DILG strengthens local accountability and inter-agency enforcement to ensure that banned offshore gaming operations and related illicit activities are detected, reported, and acted upon before they can continue operating in local communities.