DILG Olutanga

10/09/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 || 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹

The DILG Olutanga together with the Local Government Unit actively participated in the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) conducted at 2:00 PM today, joining government offices and communities nationwide in strengthening earthquake preparedness and response.

At the Olutanga Municipal Hall, the activity brought together personnel from the Local Government Unit, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Philippine Coast Guard in the simultaneous conduct of the earthquake drill.

Participating personnel practiced the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” protocol and carried out appropriate safety and emergency response measures as part of the simulated earthquake scenario. The participation of the LDRRMO, PNP, BFP, and PCG highlights the importance of inter-agency coordination and cooperation in ensuring a timely, organized, and effective response during emergencies and disasters.

The quarterly NSED, led by the Office of Civil Defense under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council NDRRMC, aims to assess and strengthen the country's capacity to respond to earthquakes, particularly in ensuring public safety through well-organized evacuation and response procedures.

For DILG Olutanga and the Local Government Unit, the drill provides an opportunity to strengthen preparedness, familiarize personnel with emergency procedures, and reinforce coordination among local responders and partner agencies.

Through the continued collaboration of the LGU, DILG, LDRRMO, PNP, BFP, PCG, and other local stakeholders, Olutanga continues to build a community that is prepared, coordinated, and resilient in the face of disasters.

04/09/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 || 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Olutanga Field Office joined the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill conducted on September 3, 2026, as part of the nationwide effort to strengthen the preparedness and response capacity of schools in times of emergencies.

The activity brought together schools, the local government, law enforcement, disaster risk reduction and management personnel, and other stakeholders to test existing safety protocols and strengthen coordination in responding to potential threats and emergencies. The drill also provided an opportunity to identify gaps and further improve the schools’ contingency and emergency response plans.

During the activity, OIC-MLGOO Jay Aris P. Buella highlighted that public safety is everyone’s concern and responsibility. He emphasized that keeping schools safe cannot rest on the shoulders of teachers and school personnel alone, but requires the active participation and cooperation of the local government, parents, learners, law enforcement, responders, and the wider community.

He further underscored the importance of knowing what to do, who to coordinate with, and where to seek assistance during an emergency. Regular drills such as this helps build familiarity with safety procedures, improve coordination among responders, and strengthen the collective readiness of the community to protect lives.

The nationwide drill follows DepEd’s child-centered and trauma-informed approach, focusing on preparedness and calm, appropriate responses rather than fear-inducing simulations.

DILG Olutanga remains committed to supporting the LGU Olutanga, DepEd, and other local stakeholders in strengthening disaster preparedness, public safety, and resilient school communities.

03/09/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 || 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆

DILG Olutanga joined the Municipal Government of Olutanga in a tree planting activity as part of the celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.

The activity highlights the commitment of public servants to not only serve the community today, but also help protect and preserve the environment for future generations. Through simple but meaningful actions such as tree planting, government employees come together to promote environmental responsibility, strengthen community involvement, and embody the spirit of public service.

As we celebrate this year’s Civil Service Anniversary, may we continue to work together in building a more sustainable, resilient, and service-oriented community.

01/09/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 || 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀

DILG Olutanga joined fellow government offices and public servants in the Kick-Off Ceremonies of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary in the Municipality of Olutanga marking the beginning of a month-long celebration honoring the dedication and contributions of Filipino civil servants.

Anchored on this year’s theme, “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan,” the celebration highlights the values of compassion in service, integrity in the performance of duty, and excellence in delivering responsive and citizen-centered public service.

As part of the activity, OIC-MLGOO Jay Aris P. Buella led the Oath of Commitment to Public Service, reaffirming the shared responsibility of government workers to uphold professionalism, accountability, integrity, and genuine commitment to the people they serve.

For DILG Olutanga, the Civil Service Anniversary is more than a celebration of the government workforce. It is also an opportunity to renew our commitment to Puso sa Serbisyo, Dangal sa Tungkulin, at Galing sa Paglilingkod—values that must continue to guide every public servant in building a more responsive, ethical, and effective local government.

As we celebrate 126 years of Philippine Civil Service, may every government worker continue to embody the spirit of a Lingkod Bayani—serving with purpose, integrity, and excellence, and always putting the welfare of the Filipino people at the heart of public service.

Mabuhay ang mga Lingkod Bayan!

27/08/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 || 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟

The Department of the Interior and Local Government Olutanga Field Office convened a coordination meeting with key local agencies and stakeholders in preparation for the Nationwide Simultaneous School Safety Drill for Active Attack Incidents.

The meeting brought together representatives from the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Local Government Unit, and Department of Education to discuss the respective roles and responsibilities of participating agencies, operational arrangements, communication procedures, and other requirements for the conduct of the drill.

Discussions also focused on harmonizing the localized School Contingency Plans with existing local response protocols and procedures, as well as identifying and addressing potential operational gaps prior to the activity. The coordination underscores the importance of a clear and unified response among schools, local government, law enforcement, emergency responders, and other concerned stakeholders in addressing potential threats to school safety.

The activity forms part of the continuing efforts of DILG Olutanga and its local partners to strengthen preparedness, coordination, and response mechanisms toward safer and more secure learning environments.

19/08/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 || 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔'𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗢𝗜𝗖-𝗠𝗟𝗚𝗢𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔

The DILG Olutanga Field Office held its first meeting with the Liga ng mga Barangay of Olutanga, together with the Barangay Secretaries of the 19 barangays, as it welcomed the new OIC-MLGOO, JAY ARIS P. BUELLA.

The meeting was spearheaded by Liga ng mga Barangay President PB Sihon M. Tanda, with the full support of Vice Mayor Arnel Ruste and the Members of the Sangguniang Bayan.

During the meeting, OIC-MLGOO Buella expressed the full commitment of the DILG Olutanga Field Office to work closely with the barangays and provide the necessary guidance and technical assistance in the performance of their functions. He emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination between the DILG and the barangays, particularly in bringing back full compliance with DILG-required reports and addressing the concerns affecting their timely submission.

The discussion also highlighted the importance of the regular conduct of barangay sessions and proper documentation, as these remain essential in ensuring transparent and accountable barangay governance. The Barangay Secretaries were likewise given the opportunity to raise their issues and concerns regarding reportorial requirements and other matters affecting barangay operations. Plans were also discussed for the scheduling of barangay visits, which will allow the DILG Field Office to provide more direct and responsive technical assistance to each of the 19 barangays.

The meeting marks the beginning of a renewed partnership between the DILG Olutanga Field Office and the Liga ng mga Barangay, with a shared commitment to strengthening compliance, improving coordination, and promoting responsive and accountable barangay governance.

Together with our 19 barangays, DILG Olutanga moves forward toward stronger local governance and better service to the people of Olutanga.

26/03/2026

PRESS RELEASE | 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚: 𝗠𝗟𝗚𝗢𝗢𝘀 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗔𝗪, 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reaffirmed the vital role of Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the Katarungang Pambarangay system functions effectively and fairly.

𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: https://tinyurl.com/mv9ncszx

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(𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗜𝗫 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧)

21/03/2026

Eid Mubarak!

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗫 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗶𝗱’𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿.

As we celebrate the culmination of the Holy Month of Ramadan, may this day bring peace, joy, and the blessings of forgiveness to all. Let this holiday strengthen our unity as we continue working together to build resilient, peaceful, and harmonious communities.

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸! 🌙✨

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(𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗜𝗫 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧)

20/03/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃| 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐑

𝓞𝓵𝓾𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪, 𝓩𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓸𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪 𝓢𝓲𝓫𝓾𝓰𝓪𝔂- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Olutanga witnessed the Selection and Confirmation of the Municipal Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) held on March 20, 2026, at the Municipal Atrium, Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay.

MLGOO Jannine Crysna Sinoy conveyed the Department’s full support for the conduct of the activity and emphasized the importance of upholding the rights and welfare of indigenous cultural communities. She highlighted the relevance of Section 16 of Republic Act No. 8371, also known as the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, which guarantees the right of indigenous peoples to participate fully in decision-making processes that affect their lives, including representation in policy-making bodies.

Furthermore, MLGOO Sinoy encouraged all stakeholders to uphold transparency, unity, and integrity in the selection process to ensure that the chosen IPMR will genuinely represent the interests and aspirations of the indigenous peoples in the municipality. The activity concluded successfully with the confirmation of a representative who is expected to champion inclusive development and cultural preservation.

15/03/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃| 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄'𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘

𝓞𝓵𝓾𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪, 𝓩𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓸𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓪 𝓢𝓲𝓫𝓾𝓰𝓪𝔂-On March 15, 2026, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Olutanga attended the 2026 Barangay Assembly of Barangay Villacorte, Municipality of Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay. The activity served as an avenue for the barangay officials and residents to discuss relevant community concerns, programs, and initiatives aimed at strengthening local governance and community participation.

Ms. Sinoy delivered a message of support to the barangay officials and constituents. In her message, she encouraged the residents and barangay officials to continue supporting and actively participating in the programs of the government, particularly the KALINISAN (Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan) Program, HAPAG (Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay) Program, and other initiatives that contribute to the development and sustainability of the community. She emphasized the importance of collective action and cooperation between the local government and the community in achieving inclusive growth and improved public service delivery.

Moreover, she acknowledged and commended Barangay Villacorte for its commendable performance, particularly for being recognized as one of the top-performing barangays in the implementation of the Barangay Road Clearing Operations in the Philippines.

An open forum was also conducted wherein Ms. Sinoy addressed and clarified various concerns and queries raised by the constituents, further strengthening transparency, accountability, and community engagement.