Department of the Interior and Local Government
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal), abbreviated as DILG, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety and strengthening local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of basic services to the citizenry.[2]
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Formed | March 22, 1897; 127 years ago (1897-03-22) |
Jurisdiction | Government of the Philippines |
Headquarters | DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City 14°38′39.9″N 121°2′12.3″E |
Annual budget | ₱253.1 billion (2023) [1] |
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Website | www |
The department is currently led by the secretary of the interior and local government, nominated by the president of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The current secretary of the interior and local government is Sec. Benjamin Abalos Jr.