DILG tells local governments, execs to remove ‘epal’ materials 

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered all local government units (LGUs) and DILG offices to immediately remove the names, images and likenesses of public officials from all government-funded projects, programs, activities and properties. In Memorandum Circular No. 2026-006, the DILG instructed all provincial, city, municipal and barangay