DILG Sen. Ninoy Aquino

28/10/2026

19/10/2026

READ | DILG urges LGUs to establish dedicated business permit offices, permanent licensing positions

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging cities and municipalities nationwide to establish dedicated Business Permits and Licensing Offices (BPLOs) and permanent licensing positions to simplify business transactions, attract investments, and strengthen local economies.

Under DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-055, the Department emphasized the need to institutionalize business permitting and licensing services, recognizing the business sector's vital contribution to local revenue generation and economic development.

As of June 2026, 1,174 cities and municipalities, or 75.53%, have established BPLOs. However, only 360, or 23.47%, have created plantilla positions for Business Permit and Licensing Officers, underscoring the need to strengthen LGUs' capacity to deliver efficient and reliable services.

A dedicated BPLO serves as a centralized office for business permit issuance, establishment inspections, payment processing, and local revenue collection, helping businesses navigate government requirements more efficiently.

The DILG encouraged LGUs to institutionalize these offices and create permanent positions for qualified personnel to ensure continuity, accountability, and effective implementation of business permitting and licensing functions.

Under Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991, city and municipal governments may establish BPLOs and corresponding plantilla positions through ordinances passed by their respective sanggunians, subject to available funds and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) regulations.

The initiative also reinforces Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, and advances President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s agenda of streamlining government transactions and promoting local economic growth.

The DILG stressed that strengthening local business permitting systems is essential to creating a business-friendly environment where entrepreneurs can operate more efficiently, investments can flourish, and more economic opportunities can reach Filipino communities.

18/10/2026

07/10/2026

Tara na at lumahok sa inyong Barangay Assembly ❤️

24/09/2026

Congratulations SK

20/09/2026

EMERGENCY MEETING ON STRENGTHENING SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY

The Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat, through the Office of the Municipal Mayor, convened an Emergency Meeting on Strengthening School Safety and Security on September 20, 2026, at the Mayor’s Office, Municipal Hall.

The meeting was attended by MLGOO Ricii C. Exiomo, together with school heads and representatives from various schools, the SNA Municipal Police Station, MDRRMO, MSWDO, BFP, and the Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Education.

The meeting focused on strengthening coordination and establishing a unified and responsive mechanism to ensure the safety and protection of learners, teachers, school personnel, and the entire school community.

📌 Key discussions included:
🔹 Assessment of existing school safety and security measures
🔹 Identification of potential threats and vulnerabilities
🔹 Strengthening of threat reporting and communication protocols
🔹 Improved coordination among schools, LGU offices, law enforcement, and emergency responders
🔹 Enhancement of lockdown and evacuation procedures
🔹 Psychosocial support mechanisms for affected learners and personnel
🔹 Formulation of an Immediate School Safety and Security Action Plan

The activity emphasized the importance of prevention, preparedness, rapid reporting, coordinated response, and lawful action in addressing security concerns in schools.

Safer Schools, Stronger Communities!
Together, let us continue working toward a safe, secure, and conducive learning environment for every learner.

19/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN!

The DILG – Senator Ninoy Aquino extends its warmest congratulations to the following Barangays for successfully passing the GEMS for SK Municipal Level Assessment!

This achievement is a testament to the dedication, commitment, and perseverance of our Sangguniang Kabataan officials in promoting effective, transparent, accountable, and meaningful youth governance.

Through the GEMS for SK Assessment, the performance and governance practices of the SK were evaluated based on four (4) key governance areas:

🏆 Organizational Effectiveness
🏆 Developmental Planning
🏆 Financial Administration
🏆 Leadership and Innovativeness

Your accomplishment reflects the collective efforts of the SK officials, partners, and stakeholders who continue to work together in advancing youth development and strengthening local youth governance.

We commend all Sangguniang Kabataan officials who participated in the assessment and gave their best efforts to demonstrate good governance and excellence in public service.

May this milestone inspire our young leaders to continue leading with integrity, innovating with purpose, and serving with commitment—toward a more empowered and engaged youth sector in the Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino.

Congratulations once again to all the successful Barangays!