Mission

The Department shall ensure peace and order, public safety and security, uphold excellence in local governance and enable resilient and inclusive communities.

Vision

A highly trusted Department and Partner in nurturing local governments and sustaining peaceful, safe, progressive, resilient, and inclusive communities towards a comfortable and secure life for Filipinos by 2040.

Shared Values

Ang DILG ay Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan

We, the DILG, imbued with the core values of Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork and Responsiveness, commit to formulate sound policies on strengthening local government capacities, performing oversight function over LGUs, and providing rewards and incentives. We pledge to provide effective technical and administrative services to uphold excellence in local governance and enhance the service delivery of our Regional and Field Office to become trusted partners in nurturing local governments and sustaining peaceful, safe, progressive, resilient, and inclusive communities.

We commit to continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality Management System compliant with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and international standards gearing towards organization efficiency in pursuing our mandate and achieving our client's satisfaction.

We commit to consistently demonstrate a "Matino, Mahusay at Maasahang Kagawaraan Para sa Mapagkalinga at Maunlad na Pamahalaang Lokal".