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 moreBarangay 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
