DILG launches BEST program in Abucay

DILG launches BEST program in Abucay

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched last March 3 the Building Excellence in Service and Transparency (BEST) program to inspire barangay officials and improve performance. BEST is a performance-based assessment program that gives recognition to a barangay (village) with outstanding accomplishments, effective public service with high degree of accountability. Abucay Mayor […]

Pitong (7) barangay sa Abucay, pasok sa DILG Best Performing Barangays

Lubos na ikinatuwa ni Mayor Erik Martel na pito (7) sa siyam (9) na barangay sa bayan ng Abucay ay nanalo sa DILG Best Performing Barangays bagama’t nagtaka rin umano siya na hindi nakapasa ang dalawang barangay na magagaling at laging may award.   Sa kanyang mensahe sinabi ni Mayor Martel na malaking bagay ang […]

Abucay gets P10-M to modernize financial management system

The Municipal Government of Abucay will now have a chance to reinforce efforts to advance digital governance with P10 million local support fund from the Department of the Interior and Local Government.   The fund, released through the Local Government Support Fund-Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FALGU) will enable to provide 10 computer sets […]

DILG recognizes outstanding barangays

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized outstanding barangay officials in Bataan during the Husay Barangay 2025 awarding ceremony held on November 11, 2025 at the Bataan People’s Center.   The event brought together more than 800 participants, including Punong Barangays, Sangguniang Barangay Members, secretaries, treasurers, and other barangay officials. Together with […]

Pilar, Top Performer sa Fisheries Compliance Audit

Kinilala ang bayan ng Pilar bilang isa sa Regional TOP Performers sa Fisheries Compliance Audit sa ginanap na seremonya sa Royce Hotel, Clark noong ika-8 ng Oktubre na may temang, “Pagpupugay sa mga Natatanging Pamahalaang lokal na kaagapay sa Kalinisan at Kapayapaan” (PAGMAYA).   Ayon kay Mayor Charlie Pizarro, ang parangal ay patunay nang tapat […]

New DILG office to rise in Abucay

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for the new Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bataan Provincial Office in Barangay Calaylayan, Abucay.   Mayor Erik J. Martel joined the event as one of the key officials, expressing his full support for projects that promote better governance and improved public service across […]

Balanga wins 4 awards in DILG Pagmaya Recognition Program

Balanga City bagged four awards during the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Pagmaya Recognition Program, which honors outstanding local government units for their achievements in cleanliness, peace, and order.   Mayor Raquel Garcia, accompanied by personnel from the City Agriculture Office and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), personally accepted […]

Gov. Joet bats for accurate data, relevant infos

Accurate data and relevant information are crucial to good planning and implementation of development programs for the province of Bataan.   This was emphasized by Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia during the 3rd quarter meeting of Provincial Development Council attended by town mayors and key planning and development officers last September 19 where the Governor discussed […]

Rep. Roman seeks overhaul of disaster resilience strategy

Bataan First District Rep. Tony Roman III has urged Congress to adopt a stronger, climate-smart national disaster resilience plan that goes beyond relief distribution and focuses on long-term protection, preparedness, and infrastructure. In a privilege speech at the House of Representatives, Roman proposed an agenda that integrates flood control and climate adaptation measures at both […]

Newly elected Balanga officials undergo strategic planning

Newly elected officials of Balanga City, led by Mayor Raquel Garcia, participated in a strategic planning session organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on July 11, 2025. Held during the Executive Briefing on the State of Local Governance, the event aimed to align the city’s executive and legislative bodies under […]