Barangay News & Events Nationwide - July 7-13, 2025

 

With or without barangay elections in December 2025, voter registration to proceed by August. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the resumption of the nationwide voter registration next month for the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) later this year.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the Commission’s seven-member panel has approved the holding of the 10-day voter registration activities from Aug. 1 to 10.

"The Commission en banc has approved the resumption of voter registration for the BSKE," he said in an interview. (Photo Credit: Philippine News Agency) Read More

DILG fast tracking barangay digitalization. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is accelerating grassroots digital transformation through the continued rollout of the Barangay Information Management System (BIMS), enabling faster, more efficient, and data-driven barangay governance across the country.

This move supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. for all government agencies and offices to fully embrace digitalization to deliver better, more responsive public service.

Developed under the DILG’s Local Government Unit Support System (LGUSS) in 2024, BIMS serves as a centralized platform for encoding, storing, and retrieving vital barangay data such as household profiles, individual records, deceased persons, barangay officials, as well as complaints and inquiries, making local operations more organized and responsive to community needs. Read More

Barangay officials in Tabuk City attend tourism seminar. Barangay chairpersons, kagawads, and local workers from various barangays across Tabuk City recently convened for a one-day “Tourism Awareness and Capability Building Seminar for LGUs.” The initiative aimed to empower grassroots leaders with vital knowledge and tools to cultivate sustainable tourism development in their communities.

In her message, Tourism-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Regional Director Jovy Ganongan championed the philosophy that “tourism is a quality of life.” She underscored the pivotal role of barangays, declaring them the “front man of tourism in the region.” Gamongan stressed the imperative for barangays to collaborate closely with the City Local Government Unit (CLGU) as part of a holistic approach to tourism. To this end, she urged participants to craft their own comprehensive barangay tourism plans.

Napoleon Ayang-ang, representing City Mayor Darwin Estrañero, emphasized the importance of developing specific activities to bolster tourism. He offered practical advice concerning barangay festivals, reminding participants that any featured product or theme, such as bamboo or fruit, should have a “relatively vast supply” that “will supersede the festival” to ensure authenticity and visitor satisfaction. Read More

Barangay kagawad in hot water over ‘harassment’ of a barangay official. A CEBU court has indicted a barangay kagawad (village councilor) from Taguig City for acts of lasciviousness.

In a resolution promulgated May 27, 2025, the Cebu prosecutor’s office recommended the formal filing of Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code against Taguig Barangay Kagawad Apolonio Kibral Fulo Jr.

The charges stemmed from a complaint filed by a fellow barangay official following an official seminar for village officials in Cebu City in April 2024. Read More

Quezon barangay regains DSWD funding support.  Barangay Bamban in Gumaca, Quezon, has completed the upgrading of its Child Development Center (CDC), a crucial step towards regaining accreditation under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) program support.

Joseph Arceo, Public Information Officer for DSWD 4-A (Calabarzon), bared Thursday that the project, funded under the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) through the Kalahi-CIDSS program, was completed with a subproject cost of PHP450,630. The improvements include a safe kitchen, a handwashing facility, and concrete perimeter fencing to ensure the safety and hygiene of the children.

Arceo said the upgrades address long-standing concerns from parents and meet the facility standards set by the DSWD for re-accreditation. The center was previously flagged for non-compliance with infrastructure requirements. Read More

Names of barangays in Palawan changed by the PSA. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has announced corrections to the official names of two barangays in Puerto Princesa City and Araceli town in its Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) master list for the second quarter of 2025.

In Puerto Princesa City, “Barangay ng mga Mangingisda” has been corrected to Barangay Mangingisda. The PSA cited City Ordinance No. 1209 dated June 15, 2023, and Ordinance No. 67-89 dated July 7, 1989 as the legal basis.

In Araceli, Palawan, “Santo Niño” was corrected to Barangay Sto. Niño. This change was based on a certification signed by the municipal mayor on March 10, 2025. Read More

SK Federation building in Bacolod reclaimed by city hall. After several years of being occupied by unauthorized individuals, the city government here has officially regained possession of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation building in Barangay 16, following a clearing operation conducted on July 8.

This came after City Legal Officer Atty. Karol Joseph Chiu issued a notice to vacate on July 2, ordering all illegal occupants within and around the SK building to voluntarily leave and remove their belongings within five days upon receipt of the notice.

On July 8, the City Enforcement Team from the City Legal Office (CLO), led by Executive Assistant Levy Pangue, proceeded with the demolition and clearing operation, successfully removing unauthorized structures and reclaiming the government-owned property. Read More

Iloilo barangays tapped to lead the province's literacy drive. To address persistent gaps in functional literacy across the province, the Schools Division of Iloilo is rolling out a grassroots-driven education initiative that enlists entire barangays to help residents – young and old – become fully literate and numerate.

Dubbed “Kasimaryo Ko, Tudlo-an Ko” (My Neighbor, I Will Mentor), the program is a community-powered movement aimed at equipping out-of-school youth and adults aged 19 to 65 with the skills to read, comprehend, and function effectively in daily life.

“The project was conceptualized based on the urgency of the need because it’s the talk of the town, including the vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara to improve the performance of our learners and consequently our community along literacy and numeracy,” said Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ernesto Servillon Jr. Read More 

P80 million multi-purpose and evacuation facility rises in Iloilo City barangay.  A new state-of-the-art people’s center was inaugurated Tuesday, July 8, in Barangay San Isidro, Jaro District, as a vital disaster resilience and emergency response hub for the community.

The three-story San Isidro Multipurpose and Evacuation Center was built through the efforts of Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda, with PHP80 million in funding from the General Appropriations Act.

Sen. Win Gatchalian led the formal inauguration of the facility, describing it as a model of sustainable and forward-looking disaster preparedness infrastructure. Read More

Duterte’s grandson-congressman meets and greets with barangay leaders in his district.  Davao City 2nd District Congressman Omar Duterte has officially launched the active operations of his congressional office through the first consultative meeting with Barangay Captains from the Second District of Davao City.

The meeting was aimed at listening to the concerns, plans, and needs of each barangay, and to ensure that services from the congressman’s office directly reach the people.

This meeting marks the beginning of regular monthly consultations at the district level to strengthen coordination between Cong. Omar's office and the barangay leaders of District 2. Read More

BARANGAY NEWS & EVENTS NATIONWIDE - June 30 - July 6, 2025

"Bawal ang pila dito" says Pasig City barangay chief. Barangay Santolan in Pasig City has launched a one-stop shop services center to spare residents of long queues and multiple trips to the barangay hall and government offices for their transactions.

This move aims to centralize basic services, making the lives of residents easier and comfortable.

“Ang kadalasang naririnig nating problema, kapag barangay o gobyerno, ang haba ng pila, ang hirap mag-avail ng services, pababalikin ka pa. Madalas, hindi lang minsan, nasusungitan pa ng mga barangay employees,” said Barangay Santolan Chairperson Jose Gabriel G. Bayan, emphasizing the mission of the barangay to provide efficient public service and reduce bureaucratic fatigue. (Photo Credit: Barangay Santolan, Pasig City)  Read More

Many farmers in various barangays find economic freedom through the SM Foundation. For years, many Filipino farmers have been unable to break the cycle of debt and dependency that often accompanies farming. But through SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Farming Program, the beneficiaries are now finding ways to generate a reliable income from agriculture.

Among those whose lives have changed is Connie Flores, a mother of six and a 2023 graduate of the KSK's urban gardening program. Although she had no formal background in agriculture, Connie adapted to the lifestyle of her husband's family, who primarily grew vegetables for their own use.

“Mahirap po ang magsaka. Dahil wala po kaming puhunan noon, lagi kaming umuutang. Kaya kapag umani,  ipangbabayad lang po ulit namin,” she recalled. Read More

Philippines’ national martial arts to be re-introduced in the

barangays. Eskrima tournaments have become school-based

and were staged in malls and somewhat out of reach of the

masses.

Now, Doce Pares Supreme Grandmaster Arnulfo “Dong”

Cuesta wants eskrima to be more accessible to the masses.

“We started before in the 1970’s in the barangay level and we

are bringing eskrima back to where we started,” said SGM

Cuesta, who holds an Order of Datu Lapu-Lapu (ODL) title

which is conferred to Grandmasters who are over 50 years old

and have contributed immensely in the promotion and

development of this indigenous Filipino martial art. Read More

8 barangays in Kalinga to receive livelihood assistance

from DOLE. The Department of Labor and Employment

(DOLE) is set to provide livelihood assistance to eight

villages in Kalinga in line with its commitment to support and

uplift conflict-affected communities.

“We just received a memo from Central Office regarding the

assistance to be provided for the identified barangays in the

province of Kalinga,” Manganip said during the Provincial Task

Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC)

second quarter meeting on June 24, 2025 at the Las Vegas

Hotel, Dagupan West, Tabuk City.

Late last month, DOLE-Kalinga chief Avelina Manganip said

that barangays Upper and Lower Taloctoc in Tanudan;

Bagtayan, Balatoc, Colayo, and Galdang in Pasil, Barangay

Bagumbayan in Tabuk City, and Barangay Mabongtot in

Lubuagan will each receive P2.5-million aid under the

agency’s emergency employment programs. Read More

New farm-to-market road soon to ease life of farmers in

Pangasinan barangay. For years, rice farmers in Barangay

Guilig, Mangaldan, Pangasinan struggled to reach their

farmlands, crossing long and muddy paths just to plant and

harvest. Now, a long-awaited solution is finally taking shape

after construction of a farm-to-market road begins.

“Mahalaga para sana may madaanan kami at mayroon

kaming mapagbiladan ng palay namin,” Robert Lopez, a

farmer, said.

The Department of Agriculture, the local government, and the

barangay have approved a project to build a farm-to-market

road connecting Barangays Guilig, Malabago, and Bari.

Read More

Manila Water sets July schedule of desludging activities in

Rizal and east Metro Manila barangays. Manila Water

continues its commitment to clean and healthy communities

with the rollout of its July desludging program across the East

Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal Province.

The company urges residents to take part in this essential

service, which helps prevent environmental pollution and

promotes public health.

To ensure residents are well-informed and prepared, Manila

Water conducts its information, education, and communication 

(IEC) program ahead of each scheduled service. Read More

Non-biodegradable trash converted into fuel in Cebu City

barangay. OVER 5,000 kilograms of non-biodegradable trash

have been collected and converted into fluff fuel, an alternative

to coal, under a pilot waste segregation project in Barangay

Luz that is now on its sixth week.

In an event held at Luz National High School on Saturday, July

5, 2025, students joined a seminar and hands-on

demonstration on how plastic waste can be converted into fuel

and repurposed into eco-bricks by stuffing plastic wrappers

into used bottles.

A total of 5,650 kilograms were collected since May 23 with the

barangay launching its “eco-warriors” in June. Read More

Cebu barangay chief filed a complaint against another

barangay chief.  A village chief in Catmon, northern Cebu,

has been charged before the Office of the Ombudsman after

being accused of blocking a poultry farm’s operations.

Binabag, Bogo City Barangay Captain Rowella Rosal, the

owner of the poultry farm, filed the complaint in the third week

of June against Catmondaan Barangay Captain Gene Rose

Nanale for grave misconduct and abuse of authority.

Rosal accused Nanale of violating Republic Act (RA) 6713, or

the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials

and Employees. She said her business was stopped despite

complying with sanitary rules. Read More

Solar-powered water system turned over to Bohol

barangay.  Residents of Barangay Pangpang in this town now

have access to safe and potable water following the turnover

of a solar-powered water system equipped with an ultraviolet

(UV) filtration unit on June 25.

The project, implemented by Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya

(SIBAT) and funded by Misereor, a Catholic relief agency

based in Germany, is expected to benefit more than 70

 households in the coastal barangay.

Retired Col. Arthur Evangelista, executive assistant to Gov.

Aris Aumentado, lauded the project as a testament to

cooperation between the government, civil society, and

communities. Read More

Far-flung barangays in Sarangani benefit from the Food

Hub Market Day program.  For years, it had been a challenge

for small-scale farmers from the upland barangays of the

capital town of Alabel to bring their produce to local markets.

Transport costs and price markups — no thanks to multiple

middlemen — cut deeply into their earnings. For instance,

Datal Anggas, the farthest barangay from the town center, is

21 kilometers away. Direct access to buyers had been both

costly and difficult for the farmers.

That began to change in 2021, when the municipal

government of Alabel launched the Food Hub Market Day, a

weekly initiative that gives farmers a space to sell directly to

consumers. It is held every Tuesday in Barangay Alegria, and

every third Tuesday of the month at the municipal

grounds. Read More

 

BARANGAY NEWS & EVENTS NATIONWIDE - June 23-29, 2025

QC barangay residents protest over inroads of commercialization into their neighborhood. Residents of Barangay Mariana in New Manila are protesting the rising wave of commercialization threatening the peaceful, residential nature of their community.

Prompted by recent developments that they say defy existing zoning laws, the Mariana Neighborhood Association (MNA) has revived its community newsletter, Mariana Speaks, to inform and mobilize the public. Their goal: speak up now, or risk losing the peaceful character of the neighborhood forever.

At the center of the controversy are two new facilities—the Jump Recreational Center and the Manila Sports Hub—which residents claim violate the area’s R-1 zoning classification. (PHOTO CREDIT: Bilyonaryo News Channel) Read More

P309 million budget released for various barangay child development centers nationwide. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P309 million for the construction of Child Development Centers (CDCs) in 103 barangays nationwide.

The funding is sourced from the Local Government Support Fund – Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FA to LGUs) under the 2025 national budget, the DBM said in a news release Thursday.

“In compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we are addressing the needs of children even before they enter school,” Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. Read More

DILG puts on hold incentives for the Seal of Good Local Government for Barangays incentive program. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has deferred the 2025 Seal of Good Local Government for Barangays incentive program.

The SGLGB is undergoing reprogramming to ensure it is aligned with the newly restructured performance framework for local government units (LGUs), the DILG said.

Barangay participation in the program grew by five percent, from 39,623 in 2023 to 41,610 in 2024. Read More

NAMFREL opposes postponement of barangay, SK elections. The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) on Friday expressed its opposition to the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled on Dec. 1, 2025.

In a statement, the election watchdog said it believes that the BSKE should be conducted as prescribed by law to give the electorate a chance to choose their leaders. 

"The barangay, as the smallest government unit, leads local programs and serves as a space for resolving community issues. As the closest government to the people, voters must regularly and periodically choose their leaders," NAMFREL said. Read More

Barangay reading centers benefitting more youth in the communities. More children and youth in the communities benefit from the information and reading centers (IRCs) established in the barangays, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The Department said this is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s agenda on peace and progress that go hand in hand with education and inclusive governance at the grassroots level.

Supporting the implementation of Section 17 of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code, the DILG reiterated the need for barangays to establish their IRCs, providing early learning support, reading materials, and safe environments for children and youth. Read more

Barangay Nutrition Scholars seen as community mobilizers in Bontoc Province.  The Bontoc Local Government Unit (LGU) through the Municipal Nutrition Council (MNC) acknowledged the significant role of the barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) as mobilizers in the zrcommunity.

With this, the Top 3 winners in the Search for the Most Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar were recognized during the Monday Flag Raising Ceremony on June 16, 2025, at the Bontoc Municipal Capitol grounds.

Joan Hewan of Barangay Caneo who was adjudged as the champion with a score of 80% received a Certificate of Recognition and a cash prize of P4,500. Read More

Only 60% of the barangay drug abuse councils in the MIMAROPA region functional - DILG. A total of 910 out of 1,460 Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) across MIMAROPA region were rated highly functional in 2024, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) MIMAROPA.

During the 2nd Quarter Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster meeting on June 13, DILG MIMAROPA disclosed that based on the 2024 BADAC Functionality Audit, 62.33 percent of the BADACs in the region are highly functional after meeting the criteria set for the evaluation.

The criteria for audit includes the creation/reorganization of BADAC with 10 points, allocation of substantial budget 15 points, implementation of plans and programs 50 points, support to component BADACs 10 points, conduct of regular meetings 10 points, and innovations five points.

Alimodian LGU in Iloilo conducts community support programs in its remote upland barangays. The Municipality of Alimodian, Iloilo conducted the Retooled Community Support Program on June 19, 2025, in Barangay Manasa, one of the upland areas collectively known as the “Seven Cities.”

The RCSP Serbisyo Caravan delivered essential government services to this geographically remote area, improving access for local residents.

A key feature of the event was the participation of the Department of Trade and Industry Iloilo Provincial Office, in partnership with Negosyo Center Alimodian. 

Liga ng mga Barangay President in Antique LGU activates barangay information officers.  The municipality of Tobias Fornier recently activated its Barangay Information Officers (BIO) Network.

The advocacy meeting was recently held with the Liga ng mga Barangay in Tobias Fornier, Antique.

Liga ng Barangay president Jose Magallon committed to facilitating the organization of the BIO Network in his municipality. Read More

Ordinance to allocate dedicated funding for barangay anti-drug campaign proposed by Cagayan de Oro City Cadac.  The city is taking a major step in its anti-drug campaign by proposing an ordinance that would allocate dedicated funding to barangays.

The initiative, led by the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Cadac), aims to strengthen the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (Badacs), which serve as frontline units in the city’s efforts against illegal drugs.

The ordinance, recently endorsed by Cadac, seeks to establish a reliable financial foundation for Badacs, which often struggle to secure consistent funding for programs. Read More

DILG Region lX conducts training empowerment seminars for Zamboanga Del Norte barangays. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region IX successfully conducted the activity “Empowering Grassroots Governance: Strengthening Barangay-Based Institutions (BBIs) on June 17–18, 2025, at the Gab Hotel in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. The initiative forms part of the 2025 implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) — a flagship program which aims to empower local communities and strengthen the delivery of government services, especially in conflict-affected and geographically isolated areas.

Participants of the training were the RCSP 2025 target barangays from the municipalities of Leon B. Postigo, Salug, Liloy, and Sirawai, who play a crucial role in the implementation of the RCSP. The activity focused on strengthening the capacity and functionality of key Barangay-Based Institutions (BBIs) that are essential in driving local peace, development, and good governance.

This activity reaffirmed the commitment of DILG Region IX and local stakeholders to building resilient, empowered, and self-reliant communities — one barangay at a time. Read More

BARANGAY NEWS AND EVENTS NATIONWIDE June 16-22, 2025

Ateneo honors barangay VAW thesis researcher/ writer. This year’s ASCEND Excellence Award for College Thesis Individual Research was awarded to Yuki Patricia A Abion (AB Interdisciplinary Studies '25). She received the award for her thesis entitled, “Justice Lived and Negotiated: Examining the Perceptions and Landscape of Justice in Three Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks”.

Her faculty adviser is Mr Skilty C Labastilla, and her partner communities are Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk Officers and survivors in three barangays — two in Makati City and one in Marikina City.

Her work was commended for illuminating how community perspectives can reshape justice. The award was presented during the Ateneo Service Learning Conference (ASLC) and Ateneo Socio-Civic Engagement For National Development (ASCEND) “Beyond the Common Good, Strive for the Common Good” held on 13 June 2025 at Escaler Hall. (Photo Credit: Ateneo Website/ASCEND Official Photos and Yuki Abion) Read More 

DILG urges LGUs to boost capabilities of barangay tanods. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) appealed to local government units to invest more in barangay watchmen or “tanods.”

This came in a statement from the department on Thursday, citing tanods’ role in security for schools, three days after the opening of classes.

“The DILG encourages local governments to continue investing in capacity building and recognition for tanods, equipping them with radios, vests and standard training,” it said. Read More

Farmer group in Pangasinan barangay receives P700k livelihood assistance.  The Cabuloan Fish Producers Association in Barangay Cabuloan in Urdaneta City has received PHP700,000 in livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to jumpstart their freshwater catfish farming project.

The group, composed of 30 farmer-members, will use the grant to acquire equipment and fingerlings needed to begin operations.

Association president Narciso dela Cruz, 67, expressed gratitude during the Kalayaan Job Fair in Rosales town, saying the support from DOLE offers sustainable livelihood, not just temporary relief. Read More

Life 'along the riles' in Laguna barangay. Before the sun rises in Barangay San Antonio in Los Baños, Laguna, the “trolley boys” would set out with their self-built carts and position them onto the train tracks, ready for the rush of early morning passengers.

The “boys” are men, mostly fathers who earn a living by pushing wooden passenger trolleys on the train tracks.

The trolleys, which are fitted with benches, are crafted out of wooden planks with metal wheels attached at the base. Once boarded by passengers, drivers would push the trolley over the tracks, gaining momentum with their feet. If it weren’t for the dents on the rail that occasionally shake up the ride, it would feel like gliding along the countryside with a view of overgrown grass and trees sprouting between densely packed rows of homes that flanked the railway. Read More 

Innovative water projects in two remote barangays to help solve shortage. “With our water stewardship programs, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines has been helping fund projects to provide access to safe water in local communities in the country,” said Tony Del Rosario.

“The Flowing Opportunities project exemplifies our long-term vision to help build more water-secure communities through innovative and sustainable solutions. Combining clean water access with livelihood opportunities enables us to empower communities while contributing to broader efforts in securing the country’s water future.” Del Rosario added.

“With our water stewardship programs, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines has been helping fund projects to provide access to safe water in local communities in the country,” said Tony Del Rosario. Read More

Palawan barangay veterinary aides convene. More than 150 barangay veterinary aides (BVAs) from across Palawan gathered in Puerto Princesa City on June 17 for the 2025 Barangay Veterinary Aides Convention.

Held at Palawan Uno Hotel in Barangay San Pedro, the event was organized by the Provincial Veterinary Office (ProVet) in partnership with Unahco, Inc., Zoetis Philippines, and IFeed Palawan. More than 150 barangay veterinary aides (BVAs) from across Palawan gathered in Puerto Princesa City on June 17 for the 2025 Barangay Veterinary Aides Convention.

Held at Palawan Uno Hotel in Barangay San Pedro, the event was organized by the Provincial Veterinary Office (ProVet) in partnership with Unahco, Inc., Zoetis Philippines, and IFeed Palawan. Read More

New access road completed in Coron barangay. An access road leading to Coron Natural Farms in Sitio Panggawaran in Barangay Decalachao has been completed by the 1st District Engineering Office (DEO) of the public works and highways department.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in MIMAROPA said in a statement Wednesday this week that road is expected to improve safety and mobility in the area, particularly during the rainy period “where a long stretch of mud due to unpaved road posed dangers to residents and motorists.”

“The road project directly impacts mainly the connection of an integrated farm located in Brgy. San Nicolas to Poblacion, Coron, to improve the quality of transportation to support the Department of Trade and Industry projects to develop the country’s farm-to-market roads,” the DPWH MIMAROPA added. Read More

Newly constructed road connects two remote barangays in Leyte. Residents of Barangays Pongso and Hiagsam in Barugo, Leyte, now enjoy a smoother and safer travel experience following the completion of a vital concrete road project by the Department of Public Works and Highways–Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (DPWH-L2DEO).

The road improvement initiative involved the construction of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), covering a total of 1,806.6 square meters at 5 meters wide in Site 1, and 114 square meters at 1 meter wide in Site 2, which serves as an extension on both ends.

The project was aimed at easing transportation between the two barangays, especially for farmers and students who rely heavily on the road for daily access. Read More

Metro Cebu barangays asked to observe occupational safety standards. Citing a surge in work-related accidents across Metro Cebu, the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DoLE-7) has enlisted barangay officials and watchmen (tanods) to help enforce occupational safety standards in their communities.

DoLE-7 regional director Roy Buenafe dubbed the new initiative “Occupational Safety Patrol” or “Barangay Ospatrol.”

“We are seeing too many accidents in the Barangays, and most of these are small constructions like houses, where safety rules are often not followed,” Buenafe said in a statement. Read More

Philhealth holds barangay information drive on health care in Bohol. To raise public awareness on the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently conducted its Social Health Insurance Education Series (SHInES) for Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) of Bohol.

A total of 48 BNS from the local government units (LGUs) here attended the SHInES sessions held on June 4-6, 2025.

The three-day session was facilitated by personnel from the Social Health Insurance Academy of PhilHealth Head Office, along with the PhilHealth Central Visayas Public Affairs Unit and Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) Talibon. Read More

 

BARANGAY NEWS AND EVENTS NATIONWIDE June 9-15, 2025

Natural habitat in Negros Occidental barangay gets P2 million funding. A Seacology field representative has lauded the Sagay City government’s conservation efforts for its natural habitat.

Seacology field representative Ferdie Marcelo highlighted this during the recent turnover of a PHP2 million watchtower and kayak center funded by Seacology.

The facility is located within the 364-hectare Lapus Lapus-Macapagao Local Conservation Area in Barangay Bulanon, Sagay City. (PHOTO CREDIT: DailyGuardian)  Read More

House oks bill extending term of barangay officials from 3 to 6 years. The House of Representatives on Monday, June 9, passed on third and final reading House Bill 11287, which proposes to extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to six years.

The measure, which proponents say would “fix” the term of office, was approved with 153 affirmative votes, four negative votes and one abstention.

House Bill 11287 particularly proposes amendments to Sections 42 and 43 of the Local Government Code of 1991, which currently prescribe three-year terms and define how many consecutive terms officials may serve.

Although the bill extends the term of office to six years, it also imposes new limits on re-election. Barangay officials would be allowed to serve two terms in a row, and SK officials just one. Read More 

Voter registration for barangay elections in December 2025 to proceed. The voter registration for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in December will proceed as scheduled in July, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia made the clarification following the House of Representatives' approval on third and final reading of a bill seeking to extend the term of barangay and SK officials from three years to six years.

"Whether it will be passed or not, we will continue with the voter registration," Garcia told reporters in a virtual interview. Read More

Bill extending SK term from three to four years ratified. The measure extending the terms of elected Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) from the current three years to four years was ratified on Wednesday night, June 11 by the House of Representatives.

It was only last Monday, June 9 when the House approved on third and final reading its version of the measure, embodied in House Bill (HB) No.11287. The particular bill sought to double the terms of the village and youth officials from three years to six years.

However, it was the Senate version of the measure--which provided for a more modest term extension--that prospered during the Bicameral Conference Committee hearings. This was the extension that was ratified by the House. Read More

San Fernando City barangay to ease city traffic congestion with bypass road. The San Fernando City government, under the leadership of Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag, and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) have signed a memorandum of agreement for the bypass road project in Barangay Del Carmen.

Under the deal inked on Monday, June 9, the SMDC authorizes the city government to use its 9,328-square-meter land in Del Carmen for the proposed 1.25-kilometer access road.

Caluag and SMDC Executive Vice President Grace Evangeline Sta. Ana signed the agreement. Read More

Barangays in Mountain Province benefit from provincial road improvement projects. Residents of barangays in the Upper Bauko area are set to benefit from a road improvement project that will ease transport of agricultural products and enhance access to government services, contributing to economic growth.

Office of the Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., and Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan, Jr led the groundbreaking of the Balicanao-Am-am Provincial Road improvement project in Balicanao, Sadsadan in the municipality of Bauko on September 13, 2024.

The P25 million project is funded by the Office of the President and OPAPRU under its PAMANA or the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan program. Read More

Landfill in Cebu City barangay could be shut down due to failure to address environmental issues. The sanitary landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City may be closed if persistent complaints from nearby residents remain unresolved.

Mayor-elect Nestor Archival said that once he officially assumes office, he will hold discussions with the landfill operator Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. to address the long-standing concerns of neighboring communities.

“Wala gyud ni ma-address ang kabaho ug ang tubig nga nagdagayday didto sa ubos (The stench and the water flowing down below have really not been addressed),” Archival said in a phone interview on Friday, June 6, 2025, referring to complaints from residents, including those in neighboring Consolacion, about the foul odor and contaminated water. Read More

Beneficiaries in 21 barangays from Bacolod receive P15.7 million from TUPAD program. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has distributed around PHP15.708 million in total wages to 3,062 worker-beneficiaries from 21 barangays here under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.

DOLE-Negros Occidental Provincial Head Carmela Abellar led the release of checks to the village chiefs and treasurers at the Sugar Workers Development Center here on Thursday afternoon.

“We hope the TUPAD program can help your respective barangays. We thank the opportunity to be able to help you,” Abellar said. Read More

Children in Antique barangay taught love of country early. Children enrolled in child development centers (CDCs) in Antique learned to develop their sense of nationalism at an early age.

Margie Mijares, whose four-year-old son is enrolled at the Lacaron CDC in Barangay Lacaron, Sibalom, said, at times, he could hear him singing the national anthem, Lupang Hinirang, alone, although he could not memorize the full lyrics yet.

“My son learned to sing the national anthem because he is being taught at the CDC,” she said in an interview on Thursday. Read More

Congress hit for failure to pass Magna Carta for barangay health workers. Barangay health workers (BHWs) and a global union federation have expressed deep frustration over lawmakers’ failure to pass the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers before the 19th Congress adjourned sine die on Wednesday.

The Magna Carta for BHWs was identified as a priority bill by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council for passage before the 19th Congress ends.

The proposed measure aims to institutionalize standardized and fair compensation for over 250,000 barangay health workers nationwide. Read More