Indigenous students in remote Agusan Del Norte barangay received educational equipment. Agusan Del Norte Indigenous students in remote areas of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte received vital educational equipment from local and provincial governments, aligning with President Marcos Jr.'s push for inclusive, future-ready education. In his 2024 and 2025 SONAs, Marcos stressed closing the digital divide in geographically isolated areas, aiming to connect all public schools by 2025. Responding to this call, learning tools—including laptops, desktops, printers, sound systems, and other resources—were distributed to Bokbokon Elementary School, Salaming Annex, and Bokbokon Daycare Center. Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante and Mayor Karen Rosales led the initiative, emphasizing support for Indigenous learners. Community members and educators expressed gratitude, recognizing the equipment as a major step toward equal education access. The project underscores a strong, united effort to uplift marginalized learners. (Photo Credit: MIO, Las Nieves, Agusan Del Norte)
President Marcos says he will sign the bill on barangay elections postponement. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced his intention to sign the bill postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), citing logistical concerns and the need to prioritize the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections. Following the recent midterm polls, Marcos emphasized that holding BSKE alongside the first-ever BARMM parliamentary elections would overburden the Commission on Elections (Comelec). He highlighted the historic significance of the BARMM vote, calling it crucial to the peace process and noting that a failure to hold it would be a major setback. Marcos also referenced the Supreme Court ruling against shortening barangay officials’ terms, arguing that postponement effectively extends their service and ensures focus remains on the more critical BARMM.
Vigan City government honors barangay nutrition scholars. To honor barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) during the Nutrition Month Celebration in July, the Vigan City government organized a mental health lecture and team-building activity on July 31. The initiative, led by the City Health Office and the City Nutrition Action Office, aimed to enhance BNS's understanding of mental health and provide stress management strategies for community sharing. City nutrition action officer Rizaldy Abero emphasized the importance of wellness for BNS, noting that all 39 barangays implemented their own nutrition programs this year, contributing to decreased malnutrition indicators. On July 30, the city also distributed height boards, BNS kits, and vegetable seedlings to promote food security. Vigan City, a recipient of the Nutrition Honor Award, continues to implement various nutrition programs and community activities to enhance wellness
DENR to provide water filtration systems to isolated barangays. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plans to deploy an additional 28 water filtration systems to isolated barangays in the Philippines by the end of 2025, addressing water scarcity and climate challenges. DENR Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla announced this initiative, aligning with President Marcos Jr.'s water provision programs. Following the launch of six systems in 2024, the new deployment includes 18 freshwater and 10 saline filtration systems. Existing freshwater sources will be treated for safety, while desalination plants will convert seawater into potable water. Additionally, a project on Homonhon Island, in partnership with mining companies, aims to establish a sustainable water supply system. These efforts reflect DENR's commitment to enhance water access and climate resilience in vulnerable communities.
La Union PNP police station issued new pairs of shoes to barangay tanods. Eight barangay tanods from two barangays in Caba, La Union recently received new shoes from the Caba Police Station, marking the first phase of a project aimed at providing footwear to a total of 209 tanods. This initiative, Project YAPPAKK (meaning "Gratitude and Love of the PNP Caba for Our Partners in Peacekeeping"), was originally launched by the Pugo Police in 2021. Caba Police Chief Police Major Clinton Amawan emphasized the vital role of barangay tanods in local peacekeeping efforts. The project is funded through voluntary contributions from police personnel, highlighting their dedication to community service. Alongside the shoe donations, police conducted a community outreach event, providing free haircuts, meals, and school supplies, fostering a culture of cooperation and appreciation within the community.
Taguig City conducts barangay information drive. The Taguig OFW Affairs Office will be touring different barangays of Taguig to share knowledge about the benefits and services of the Taguig City Government for families of overseas Filipino workers (OFW). The OFW Mobile Help Desk and Registration will be conducted at the following places and dates:
* Barangay New Lower Bicutan Barangay Hall, August 11, 2025, from 10am to 2pm
* South Daang Hari Barangay Hall, August 12, 2025, from 10am to 2pm
* Barangay Tanyag Multi-Purpose Building 2nd floor, August 13, 2025, from 10am to 2pm.
Former and current OFWs and their families who are residents of Taguig City are invited to participate.
Solar power ensures safe childbirth in Palawan remote island barangay. In Caponayan, midwife Jenie May Nadayao experienced improved working conditions after the health center received solar power, enhancing the delivery of safe childbirth. With better lighting, she can easily see and disinfect instruments, easing the burden on pregnant women who previously had to travel two hours by boat to reach the district hospital. This journey often required weeks of costly temporary housing. The solar facility, energized by One Meralco Foundation in June 2023, has equipped local health workers to handle childbirth emergencies more effectively. OMF’s efforts have brought electricity to rural health stations, benefiting over 21,000 residents and boosting healthcare quality.
Northern Samar barangay holds “Kamustahan sa Barangay” program. The municipal government of Catarman launched the “Kamustahan sa Barangay” program on July 18, aiming to deliver essential government services directly to local communities. Barangay Bonbon was the first to benefit, with support from the provincial government of Camiguin and national agencies. Services included free medical consultations, medicines, legal aid, agricultural support, building permits, and registration for eGovPH and the National ID system. Social welfare offerings included a feeding program, free haircuts, and grooming services. Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo and Mayor Kiterio Antonio Palarca II expressed strong support, promising continued services in other barangays. The Provincial Health Office also plans to join future rollouts. Residents, like Mona Lisa, welcomed the initiative, calling it a significant help. More barangay visits are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Reading corners in every barangay pushed by the City Council of Bacolod. The Bacolod City Council has approved on first reading an ordinance to establish reading corners in every barangay, authored by Councilor Celia Matea Flor. Citing data from the 2024 PSA survey, Flor noted that while basic literacy in Filipinos aged 10–64 is at 93.1%, functional literacy lags behind at 70.8%, revealing a 22.3% comprehension gap. Concerned about learners, particularly Grade 3 students who cannot read, Flor aims to create a culture of reading by empowering community educators and setting up mini-libraries. This initiative seeks to address the literacy gap through grassroots involvement. Flor has held consultations with barangay leaders and city officials, expressing hope for funding to support reading corners and regular literacy sessions as part of broader education reforms.
Rise in juvenile delinquency observed in Iloilo City coastal barangays. Ioilo City Councilor Frances Grace Parcon-Torres highlighted a rise in juvenile delinquency in coastal barangays, particularly in Molo and Arevalo, following a multi-agency meeting on August 5. Recent violent incidents involving minors, including a stabbing at Jaro Plaza and a brawl at the Iloilo Convention Center, prompted the meeting. Parents of the minors were called in for guidance, and the Mental Health Office will offer counseling and stress debriefing. Parcon-Torres identified factors like youthful relationships and territorial disputes as triggers for violence and proposed a comprehensive juvenile intervention plan. This plan aims for intervention and rehabilitation rather than punishment, including counseling, spiritual formation, and community service, with the City Social Welfare and Development Office leading implementation. Approval is sought in the last quarter of this year.
