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READ | DILG to Prioritize Nutrition in the First 1,000 Days of a Child’s Life

As the Early Childhood Care and Development Council (ECCD Council) transitions into the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as an attached agency in 2026, the Department is focusing on improving the nutritional needs of children during the crucial first 1,000 days of life.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla underscored the importance of proper nutrition in a child’s early years, saying that it directly affects lifelong development. “The most critical part of a young person’s development is in the first 1,000 days. And in the Philippines, nutrition seems to be the most deficient part. More than exposure to learning materials, it is nutrition where we are lacking,” he said during a budget hearing on Thursday.

Secretary Remulla emphasized that enhanced nutritional support during this period could be key to unlocking the full potential of Filipino children. He said the DILG will work closely with local government units (LGUs) to strengthen feeding programs and ensure greater access to nutrition-focused interventions in Child Development Centers (CDCs). “If we can have better intervention through the mandatory feeding of children, it will go a long way in increasing the mean IQ development of our children,” he added.

He also pointed out the strong link between early childhood nutrition and cognitive performance. “The functional IQ for a working person in a factory in a province in Cavite is about 90, which is functionally literate enough to operate. But the national average is around 86. That is not because of the lack of education but the poor nutritional value of children’s upbringing at a young age,” Remulla said.

To close these gaps, the DILG urges both local and national governments to ensure that every barangay has an operational CDC capable of delivering quality child development and nutrition programs. Currently, over 28,000 barangays have CDCs, but more effort is needed to expand access and raise service quality.

Republic Act No. 12199, or the Early Years Act of 2023, mandates LGUs to deliver ECCD programs centered on proper nutrition, education, and holistic care. Under this law, the ECCD Council becomes an attached agency of the DILG, co-chaired by the DILG Secretary and the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has also allotted one billion pesos for the establishment of additional CDCs in barangays without such facilities, ensuring that more communities can provide early education and nutritional support to children.

Through stronger ECCD implementation and improved nutrition programs, the DILG reaffirms its commitment to giving every Filipino child the best possible start in life, building a healthier, smarter, and more capable generation for a Bagong Pilipinas.

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READ | DILG’s Proposed P287.4-Billion 2026 Budget Gains Senate Committee Approval

The Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) proposed P287.4-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, covering its ten attached agencies, has received the approval of the Senate Committee on Finance and is now up for presentation to the Senate plenary.

“Bawat pisong nakalaan dito ay patunay ng ating malasakit at determinasyon para sa mas ligtas na mga komunidad, matiwasay na mga ahensya, at pamahalaang lokal, at isang matino, mahusay, at maaasahang Kagawaran,” said DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla during his presentation of the budget on Thursday.

The proposed 2026 budget is 1.8 percent higher than the 2025 appropriation. The Philippine National Police (PNP) receives the largest allocation at P210.1 billion, followed by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) with P32.7 billion, and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) with P29.3 billion. Other allocations are as follows: DILG Office of the Secretary – P8.9 billion; National Police Commission – P2.5 billion; National Commission on Muslim Filipinos – P1.2 billion; Philippine Public Safety College – P1.2 billion; Local Government Academy – P544 million; Early Childhood Care and Development Center – P357 million; National Youth Commission – P323 million; and Philippine Commission on Women – P180 million.

According to the DILG, the proposed budget will support the hiring of 6,000 new police, fire, and jail personnel; the construction of 99 new fire stations and one jail facility; maintenance of newly built fire stations and fire trucks; procurement of fi****ms and radios for the BJMP; establishment of national child development centers; and the full operationalization of the DILG Negros Island Region, among others.

Secretary Remulla underscored that the Department will ensure the judicious use of public funds to build safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities under the Bagong Pilipinas vision. He said the DILG remains firm in its commitment to make every peso work for the Filipino people through stronger local governance, more efficient institutions, and more resilient communities.

LOOK | COVERAGE OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIAL ELIGIBILITY (SKOE)

Under Section 3 of Civil Service Commission Resolution Number 2500752, “the grant of the SKOE shall be available to the following SKOs in good standing, whether elected or appointed, who were in office upon the effectivity of Republic Act 11768, and to those elective and appointive SKOs who subsequently assumed their positions:

1. SK Members elected by the registered voters of the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK); and
2. SK Secretary and Treasurer appointed by the SK Chairperson from among the members of the KK, with the concurrence of the majority of all the SK members.

Only the elective and appointive SKOs mentioned above may access the SKOE. Therefore, it is clarified that eligibility for the SK Chairperson (whether elected or succeeding) will only be granted the Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE) in accordance with Section 94 (d) of BP Blg. 3337, as amended by Section 393 (b)(5) of RA No. 7160, provided that the conditions and requirements specified in the grant of BOE under CSC MC No. 13, s. 2021, Policies on Service Requirement for Grant of Barangay Official Eligibility, and other related matters are satisfied.

Considering that RA No. 11768 took effect on 1 June 2022, the SKOs in good standing who were incumbents during the term 2018 to 2022, and those who will be elected and/or appointed as SKOs thereafter, shall be entitled to the grant of SKOE under these rules, subject to the rule on completion of term of office.

To read the full resolution, visit this link: https://csc.gov.ph/.../cate.../541-csc-resolution-no-2500725

✨ New chapter unlocked! ✨

The newly promoted and hired personnel of DILG-7 took their oath of office before Regional Director Leocadio Trovela on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the regional office in Sudlon, Lahug.

Your DILG-7 family is proud of you:

💼LGOO V Roy Vincent Gaviola
💼LGOO V Jean Marvette Diaz
🏛️LGOO III Richy Amatong
🏛️LGOO III Anthony Nieves
🗂️Admin. Officer IV Rose Deliarte – Valmoria
🌟LGOO II Christian Baquial
🌟LGOO II Ronnel Atuel
🌟LGOO II Khanda Medequiso

READ | DILG: We do not implement flood control projects

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) clarifies that it has never implemented any flood control project as it is not a mandate of the department.

READ | DILG Reaffirms Full Support to LGUs, NEOs in Strengthening Local Planning and Budgeting

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed its strong commitment to assist all Local Government Units (LGUs) and Newly Elected Officials (NEOs) in preparing their local development and budget plans under the Updated Synchronized Local Planning and Budgeting Calendar (SLPBC).

The Updated SLPBC provides a clear and unified framework for LGUs to align their local priorities with national development goals. It contains a detailed schedule of key activities, including the submission of Comprehensive Development Plans (CDP) by cities and municipalities by March 2026, ensuring timely and evidence-based planning at the local level.

This initiative forms part of the government’s broader effort to streamline local development processes under a joint circular issued by the DILG with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev).

The updated guidelines strengthen provincial oversight, foster inter-agency convergence, and synchronize planning and budgeting calendars across provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.

To further empower LGUs, the DILG continues to enhance planning tools and capacity-building programs. Among these are the updated 2019 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)+ Manual and Easy Guide, which help local planners craft risk-informed and climate-responsive development plans. The Department has likewise conducted Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Module III-B training from May to July 2025, equipping local focal persons and coaches to use community-level data for informed decision-making.

The DILG urges all LGUs to comply with the SLPBC timelines and processes, emphasizing that efficient and synchronized planning is key to translating local aspirations into tangible results for communities.

Through continuous technical assistance, policy guidance, and practical planning tools, the DILG stands ready to support LGUs in achieving responsive, inclusive, and transparent governance, consistent with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028 and the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to empower LGUs and expand their fiscal and developmental capacities.

IN THE LIMELIGHT | DILG XII Enters Red Orchid Hall of Fame for Championing Smoke-Free and Health Advocacy Efforts

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region XII has achieved a new milestone after being inducted into the Red Orchid Hall of Fame during the 2025 Pugay Pangkalusugan Regional Awards, recognizing its third consecutive Red Orchid Award from the Department of Health–CHD 12.

The accolade honors DILG Region XII’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a 100% tobacco-free workplace and advancing public health through proactive wellness initiatives. Beyond compliance, the region has been lauded for fostering inter-agency collaboration, strengthening local government capacity, and supporting the goals of Universal Health Care. This recognition underscores the agency’s dedication to health-centered governance and its role in promoting smoke-free, health-supportive government environments across Region XII and beyond.

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