Reaffirming its commitment to promoting safer and more secure learning environments through strengthened inter-agency collaboration, the Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), led by Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, CESO III, participated in the 1st Metro Manila School Safety and Security Summit 2026, organized by the National Capital Region Police continue reading : DILG-NCR takes part in the first Metro Manila School Safety and Security Summit 2026

On October 5-6, 2026, the Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), through its Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), conducted the LPMC Learning Society Rollout: Strengthening Project Monitoring in the National Capital Region. Building on its pilot implementation in the City of Pasig, the initiative brought together the remaining 16 Local continue reading : DILG-NCR Rolls Out LPMC Learning Society to Strengthen Local Project Monitoring

The Department of the Interior and Local Government – National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), through the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program – Program Management Team (MBCRPP-PMT), conducted the Barangay Waste Solution: MRF Optimization Workshop on September 28–29, 2026, aimed at strengthening the capacity of barangays in the proper management, monitoring, and evaluation of their continue reading : DILG-NCR Strengthens Barangay Waste Management through MRF Optimization 

The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), through the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation, and Preservation Program (MBCRPP), strengthened the environmental communication capacities of its personnel through Eco-mmunicate: Workshop on Environmental Communication for DILG-NCR Personnel, conducted on September 14–15 and 23–24, 2026, at the Manila Bay Operations Center Conference Room, National Ecology continue reading : DILG-NCR Enhances Information, Education, and Communication Skills of Personnel Through Eco-mmunicate Workshop

In a landmark moment for local monitoring and governance, the Regional Development Council – NCR, represented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of the Interior and Local Government – National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), and the Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR), formalized a strategic partnership to establish continue reading : RDC-NCR, DILG-NCR, and DPWH-NCR Unite to Strengthen Partnership for the LPMC Learning Society

The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) joined the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held at the Meralco Operating Center in Pasig City, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness, inter-agency coordination, and local government resilience across Metro Manila. The full-scale exercise, spearheaded by the Office of Civil Defense–National continue reading : DILG-NCR joins 3rd Quarter NSED, underscores shared responsibility in Metro Manila earthquake preparedness

Recognizing the importance of employee well-being in fostering a healthy, productive, and engaged workforce, the DILG – National Capital Region kicked off its Monthly Employee Engagement and Wellness (EEW) Session on September 24, 2026, at the DILG-NCR Activity Area. As its inaugural activity, personnel from the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED), Finance and continue reading : DILG-NCR Kicks Off Monthly Employee Engagement and Wellness Sessions

The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) concluded its Cluster 2 consultation with the local governments of Quezon City, Marikina City, Pasig City, and San Juan City on September 7, 2026, at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon City. As the final cluster consultation under the Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program continue reading : DILG-NCR Concludes Cluster 2, Final NCR LGU Consultation for Local Government Code Reform

The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), through its Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU), conducted the validation of nominations for the Subaybayani Regional Awards – Barangay Category from September 22 to 24, 2026. Led by PDMU Chief Ronald R. Portales, together with project evaluation officers and engineers, the PDMU-NCR team continue reading : DILG-NCR Conducts Validation of Subaybayani Regional Awards Nominations in Manila and Quezon City

The Joint Regional Task Force–National Capital Region (JRTF-NCR) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency convergence, community engagement, peace and security, and socio-economic development through sustained coordination among government agencies, local government units (LGUs), sectoral organizations, and other stakeholders on September 24, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas, Pasig City. Underscoring the national government’s steadfast continue reading : JRTF-NCR strengthens convergence, community engagement, and local coordination