(Eagle News)–A total of 301 barangay officials are now facing criminal charges over cash aid anomalies, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said on Wednesday, June 3. According to Interior Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, law enforcers are conducting a case build-up for 76 more barangay officials. He said those facing complaints for violations of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices, RA 11469 known as the Bayanihan to Heal as […]
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DILG senior officials, including Malaya, self-quarantine after Año tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News)–Senior officials of the Department of the Interior and Local Government have gone in self-quarantine after Interior Secretary Eduardo Año tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. In a statement, Interior spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said he and the other officials will “observe symptoms in accordance with DOH (Department of Health) protocols” after coming in close contact with Año. He gave the assurance Año “is fully in charge and that the operations of the entire […]
DILG official: Duterte “devastated” over ninja cops controversy
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte was “devastated” over the ninja cops controversy, a Department of the Interior and Local Government official said on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Interior Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya made the revelation in an interview over ANC, as he stressed the importance of a new Philippine National Police chief who “would bring back the morale of the organization, bring back the public trust, and the President’s trust.” Malaya made the statement days after Oscar Albayalde […]
Malaya surprised by “rubbish” tag on reports submitted by PNP, OSG
(Eagle News)–Interior undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya on Tuesday, Sept. 24, expressed surprise over the “rubbish” tag given to the reports on the drug war submitted by the Office of the Solicitor General and the Philippine National Police. The tag was given by the Center for International Law in its manifestation and motion asking the Supreme Court to cite the PNP and the OSG in contempt. The submission of the documents was in compliance with […]





