The Senate Subcommittee F convened on Thursday, October 16, to deliberate on the proposed ₱287-billion budget of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and its attached agencies for 2026.
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla led the department’s defense of the proposed budget, which seeks to strengthen key institutions such as the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), and the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC).
The budget also aims to enhance the capacity of local government units (LGUs) and improve public safety and disaster response systems nationwide.
Remulla reaffirmed the DILG’s commitment to uphold responsive governance and transparency while ensuring peace, order, and national security.
The panel likewise discussed the proposed ₱5.88-billion budget for the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and ₱20.1 million for the Metropolitan Baguio City, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay Development Authority (MBLISTTDA).
These allocations are expected to support continuing efforts to modernize local governance, strengthen coordination among regional authorities, and ensure the safety and resilience of communities across the country.