DILG Hilongos, Leyte

04/11/2026

READY, SET, DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD!

Earthquakes can happen anytime. Handa ka na ba?

Join us in the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Let us turn awareness into action by practicing the necessary safety measures and strengthening our readiness to protect ourselves and our communities when an earthquake strikes.

Preparedness saves lives. Every drill brings us one step closer to a safer and more resilient community.

READY, SET, DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD!

Earthquakes can happen anytime. Handa ka na ba?

Join us in the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Let us turn awareness into action by practicing the necessary safety measures and strengthening our readiness to protect ourselves and our communities when an earthquake strikes.

Preparedness saves lives. Every drill brings us one step closer to a safer and more resilient community.



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01/11/2026

IN ATTENDANCE | 2026 RETOOLED COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (RCSP) – PROVINCIAL CONVERGENCE

The Municipality of Hilongos was among the 19 cities and municipalities in Leyte that participated in the 2026 RCSP Provincial Convergence held on October 30, 2026 at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.

Representing Hilongos were Hon. Francisco Perido and Hon. Reynaldo Tuco, the Punong Barangays of Barangays San Antonio and San Isidro, respectively, whose participation was supported by the Local Government Unit under the leadership of Hon. Manuel R. Villahermosa. They were accompanied by Atty. Lemuel Jan Nerves, Municipal Administrator, to further strengthen their understanding and capacity in implementing the RCSP in their respective barangays.

Also in attendance were the DILG Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) of Hilongos, Engr. Benjamin Gabriel R. Dadulla, Jr., LGOO VI, and Jean Paul Panoy, LGOO II.

The activity aims to assist recipient barangays in realizing their identified priority projects through strengthened inter-agency collaboration, convergence, and partnerships under the Whole-of-Nation Approach pursuant to Executive Order No. 70, institutionalizing the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

Through this initiative, the Municipality of Hilongos continues to support inclusive development, responsive local governance, and the delivery of essential services to its barangays.

Link post of DILG Leyte Province.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1148369040887348&id=100071427881929&mibextid=Nif5oz

31/10/2026

𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

DILG Hilongos congratulates the Local Government Unit of Hilongos on passing the 2026 Regional Local Legislative Awards (RLLA) Regional Assessment, joining 15 LGUs in the Province of Leyte that achieved this milestone.

This achievement recognizes the LGU’s commitment to excellence in local legislation and its continuing efforts to strengthen legislative governance through the enactment of effective, responsive, and quality local policies and ordinances.

DILG Hilongos commends Mayor Manuel R. Villahermosa, Vice Mayor Albert R. Villahermosa, the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and their legislative team for their dedication and collaborative efforts in reaching this milestone.

The successful assessment reflects Hilongos’ continuing commitment to upholding good local governance and advancing policies that respond to the needs and priorities of its constituents.

Congratulations, Hilongos! ANGAT KA Hilongosnon!

30/10/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐔 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐓𝐄

The DILG Hilongos Field Operating Unit earned top honors during the Provincial Team Conference of DILG Leyte on October 29, 2026, ranking:

🥇 1st Place, Best Performing FOU – September 2026
🥈 2nd Place, Best Performing FOU – Third Quarter 2026

Led by MLGOO Benjamin Gabriel R. Dadulla, Jr., together with LGOO II Jean Paul O. Panoy, the team earned this success with the support of staff members Mary Jane C. Palamos and Janine M. Palo, whose dedication keeps the office’s daily operations running.

But this recognition would not be possible without the support and collaborative efforts of the LGU of Hilongos, under the leadership of Mayor Manuel R. Villahermosa, together with its officials, department heads, and employees, who deliver programs and services to the people.

DILG Hilongos extends its sincere gratitude to the LGU of Hilongos for its trust, cooperation, and commitment to responsive and effective local governance.

📌 Read the DILG Leyte post: https://bit.ly/4ifBIk5

30/10/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐒!

The Municipality of Hilongos has been officially named one of the 2026 Regional Local Governance Champions (RLGC) in Eastern Visayas! 🏆

Hilongos stands among the 88 outstanding LGUs across the region recognized by DILG Region VIII for excellence in local governance, as announced in the Regional Memorandum dated October 27, 2026, following Resolution No. 7, Series of 2026 of the Regional Champions of Good Local Governance (RCGLG).

This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and unified efforts of our local officials, employees, and the Hilongosnons who continue to work together for good governance, accountability, and service to the people.

Daghang salamat sa inyong dedikasyon ug pagserbisyo sa katawhan!

ANGAT KA Hilongosnon!

23/10/2026

#𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 | 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The LGU of Hilongos, led by Mayor Manuel “Linlin” R. Villahermosa, conducted the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Summit on October 2, 2026, at the Brgy. Western Poblacion Gym. DILG Hilongos joined the activity as a partner in empowering CSOs.

Participants learned about PhilHealth’s YAKAP and GAMOT programs and BIR requirements for associations, and heard best practices from the Bung-aw Women’s Association, Sitio Crossing Farmers Association, and Tejero Rice Farmers Association.

Thank you to the LGU of Hilongos for organizing this activity, and to all CSOs for their continued commitment to community development.

ANGAT KA Hilongosnon

Read more about the activity here: https://bit.ly/48exqTW

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐆𝐀𝐁!

Today, the DILG Hilongos family celebrates our dedicated Municipal Local Government Operations Officer, Engr. Benjamin Gabriel R. Dadulla, Jr.

Thank you for your warm and steadfast leadership. May your special day be filled with joy, success, good health, and many more miles of happiness!

Wishing you all the best on your birthday! 🥂🎉

15/10/2026

𝟒𝐓𝐇 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐂-𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐂 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC), chaired by Mayor Manuel R. Villahermosa, convened for their 4th Quarter Joint Meeting on October 14, 2026, at the 3rd Floor Function Room, Municipal Hall, Hilongos, Leyte.

Council members and partner agencies gathered to discuss local peace and security measures, including updates on the POPS Plan, anti-illegal drug programs, agency accomplishments, the introduction of the Unified 911 System, and proposed ordinances, among other concerns.

DILG Hilongos provided secretariat support for the meeting.

14/10/2026

JOINT MEETING WITH BARANGAY SECRETARIES AND TREASURERS

October 13, 2026 | DILG Hilongos, led by MLGOO Engr. Benjamin Gabriel R. Dadulla, Jr., convened the Barangay Secretaries and Treasurers across Hilongos to discuss the reprogrammed Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) in preparation for the upcoming assessment.

Facilitated by the DILG, the meeting also provided technical guidance and monitored compliance on key barangay submissions, including the BPOPS Plan, BADAC Plan of Action, Safe School Zones Term Report, and other essential administrative reports.

Thank you to all the Barangay Secretaries and Treasurers who actively participated!