DILG Annual Report CY 2015 - LML final

Message of the Secretary
The journey of good governance is a continuous challenge that leads to a singular
expectation of the people - a government responsive to their needs and one that preserves
peace and safety of their communities. Hence, we are proud to present to you our 2015
achievements, wherein challenges have presented itself in many ways through the years as we
hurdled it and managed to live up to the people's expectations,.
We were able to reach a greater number of local government units, as well as, the most
vulnerable and underprivileged people, including those living in conflict-affected areas, providing
them with, among others, potable drinking water, evacuating families living within the danger
zones and providing them housing settlements. Typhoons and natural disasters had served as
pedagogue for the Department to heighten the call to develop and further strengthen the
capacity of our LGUs in disaster preparedness and management, all aimed at providing safer
communities in general. We are also mindful of the need for safety of the people as we
continued to strengthen our programs and projects carried out by the interior sector agencies.
As we go all out for the realization of deepening good local governance reforms and
igniting meaningful transformations, we continuously examine ourselves and raise the bar of
good local governance by stepping up our efforts in making all LGUs transparent, accountable,
and responsive to the needs of its citizenry.
We fuel the stride to a collective development that radiates from the center, down to the
peripheries of the government through the development and implementation of programs and
projects that are anchored on the Sustainable Development Goals. Together, may we be able to
be reminded of this great responsibility bestowed upon our shoulders and let us continue serving
the Filipino people by working harder towards a better Philippines.
Mabuhay ang Kagawaran ng Interyor at Pamahalaang Lokal!