VISION: The Department is primary catalyst for excellence in local governance that nurtures self-reliant, progressive, orderly, safe and globally competitive communities sustained by God-centered and empowered citizenry.
MISSION: The Department shall promote peace and order, ensure public safety, strengthen capability of local government units through active people participation and a professionalized corps of civil servants.
MANDATE: To promote peace and order, ensure public safety and further strengthen government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of basic services to the citizenry.