Barangay News & Events Nationwide - July 21 to 27, 2025

 

Barangays in Nueva Ecija benefit from newly-paved roads within and between barangays. Six barangays in an agricultural town now benefit from nearly two kilometers of newly paved roads, completed by the DPWH’s Nueva Ecija 1st District Engineering Office. The 1.91-kilometer project aims to improve transportation for farmers and residents by enhancing connectivity and road safety. Funded with P24.3 million under the 2025 national budget, the construction was carried out through the DPWH’s BIP and SIPAG programs. Specific segments were built in Barangays Baloc, Burgos, Pulong Buli, Buasao, and between San Manuel and General Luna. The improved roads are expected to facilitate better access to markets, schools, and essential services.

MMDA promotes public health and environmental care programs in a Metro Manila barangay. The MMDA brought its “Bayanihan sa Barangay” program to Barangay Addition Hills, supported by local officials and residents. The initiative included clearing operations, market cleaning, pest control, lane marking, creek clean-up, and recyclable waste collection to enhance sanitation, mobility, and disaster readiness. Barangay Chairman Carlito Cernal also introduced “Palit Basura, Pagkain sa Masa!,” encouraging waste-for-food exchanges to promote environmental care and food security. A one-stop shop educated residents on waste management, health policies, and disaster preparedness. The event, praised by officials, underscored the importance of collaboration in creating cleaner, healthier, and more resilient communities..  

The Sandiganbayan clears former Manila barangay officials over graft case. The Sandiganbayan overturned a Manila court’s conviction of Barangay 598 officials Paulito Valencia Linis, Lutgarda Sandoval Bautista, and Benjamin Matias Chua, who were earlier found guilty of graft over the 2011 procurement of 120 sacks of rice worth P307,899 for Typhoon Pedring victims. The Manila court cited irregularities, such as lack of public bidding and delayed distribution. However, the Sandiganbayan ruled on July 18 that an emergency justified negotiated procurement and found no corrupt intent, noting proper canvassing was done and the supplier offered the lowest price. The officials were thus cleared of charges and their sentences nullified.

Law on the protection of women’s rights discussed in Albay barangay lecture. Sixty residents of Barangay Bitano attended a July 16 session on women’s rights, organized by the Philippine Information Agency, with Cristita Triunfante from the National Gender and Development Resource Program as speaker. She discussed Rule IV of the Magna Carta of Women IRR, which mandates the establishment of Violence Against Women (VAW) desks in all barangays, with trained, preferably female, officers. Residents expressed appreciation for learning about their rights and support services. Triunfante also stressed gender balance in local government leadership. Barangay officials and community members welcomed the initiative and committed to more proactive efforts in addressing gender-based violence. 

Flood control project seen to help reduce flooding in Mandaue City barangay. The flood control project in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City, aimed at reducing flooding along A.S. Fortuna Street, is expected to be completed by year-end. Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano inspected the ongoing Phase 2 in Sitio Orel, while Phase 1 in Rolling Hills is already finished. Both phases connect to Mahiga Creek. The city allocated ₱63.7 million for the project, which will improve drainage but not completely eliminate flooding. The initiative complements a ₱108-million DPWH drainage project facilitated by Congresswoman Emmarie Ouano-Dizon. Plans include installing a two-pump system to divert floodwaters and support for relocating affected families near Mahiga Creek. 

First-of-its-kind energy project launched in Lapu-lapu City barangay. A 30-megawatt Hybrid Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the first in the Visayas, broke ground on July 17, 2025, at the Mactan Economic Zone in Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City. Developed by AboitizPower and East Asia Utilities Corporation, the facility will store electricity during off-peak hours and release it during peak demand to boost energy reliability. The project aims to support the region’s growing energy needs, especially from key sectors. Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro praised the initiative, calling it a “bold and timely move” that promotes inclusive growth and sustainable development in Cebu and the wider Visayas region.

Barangay Legal Aid Desk proposed by first-term Cebu City councilor. Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama has proposed an ordinance to establish a Legal Aid Office and Barangay Legal Aid Desks to provide free legal services to the urban poor and marginalized. Filed on July 15, 2025, the measure aims to ensure equal access to justice, especially for those unable to afford legal counsel. It aligns with Supreme Court mandates requiring lawyers to provide free legal aid and allows law students to assist under supervision. A Cebu City Legal Aid Coordinating Committee (CLACC) will oversee implementation. A one-year pilot in at least three barangays is planned, with future expansion citywide.

DILG Bacolod warns all 61 city barangays to comply with road clearing directives to avoid sanctions. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reminded all 61 barangays in Bacolod City to strictly follow road clearing directives or face possible administrative sanctions. DILG-Bacolod Director Christian Nagaynay warned that non-compliance could lead to complaints filed with the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the Ombudsman, or courts. City Ordinance No. 09-17-8140 and various DILG memoranda require regular clearing of illegal structures on public roads. Mayor Greg Gasataya also issued Executive Order No. 015, creating a task force to monitor and enforce compliance. Nagaynay stressed road clearing is essential for public safety and barangay development, not just a legal obligation.

Silay City barangay captain gets the ire of the mayor due to alleged “irregular” use of aircon in the barangay hall. Silay City Mayor Mark Golez denied punching Balaring village chief Remy Roldan, saying he hit a table in anger—not Roldan—during a confrontation on July 9, 2025. Roldan claimed Golez threatened to punch him twice and verbally attacked him. Golez admitted being upset over Roldan’s “irregular” use of an air-conditioning unit in the barangay hall, which lacked a Deed of Donation despite being used for three months. The city covers the barangay’s electric bill, prompting Golez to call the act improper. Tensions may be politically charged, as Roldan supported former mayor Jose Montelibano, whom Golez succeeded last year.

P1-million Sustainable Livelihood Project launched in Capiz barangay. On July 16, the provincial government launched a ₱1-million Sustainable Livelihood Project in Barangay Navitas, Panay town, to support local fishermen and their families. Led by Gov. Fredenil H. Castro under his 2023 Sustainable Livelihood Program, the project aims to reduce poverty and promote rural development. It benefits the Barangay Navitas Fisherfolk Association Inc. (BNFAI) through a fishing supply store and a new fishing boat to boost catch and income. Governor Castro pledged continued support if the project proves effective. Residents and officials praised the initiative as a major step toward economic resilience and sustainable community development.

Barangay News & Events Nationwide - July 14 to 20, 2025

 

DSWD gives cash and food for work support to Aetas in remote upland barangay in Pampanga. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has pledged to strengthen the agency’s agroforestry livelihood support to help indigenous Aetas in Barangay Nabuclod, Floridablanca.

During his visit to the remote upland village, Gatchalian affirmed DSWD’s commitment to empowering indigenous communities through sustainable farming and environmental programs.

In partnership with the Provincial Government, the DSWD is providing cash-for-work and food-for-work to 200 indigenous Aetas to plant additional bamboo and other high-value commercial crop seedlings. (Photo Credit: Shane F. Velasco/Philippine News Agency 3) Read More

DILG realigns performance evaluation guidelines of barangays. With the ongoing recalibration of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) program, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) will also undergo reprogramming this year to ensure alignment with the newly-restructured performance framework for local governments.

In 2023, the Department launched the first nationwide implementation of the SGLGB, a performance-based assessment and incentive program designed to promote transparency, accountability, and excellence in barangay governance.

According to DILG, the 2025 SGLGB assessment is deferred to support the transition toward a unified, strategic, and outcome-based performance system that will cover both barangay and higher-level local government units (LGUs). Read More

Postponement of barangay elections possible. The postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) remains a possibility even as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) goes full blast in its preparations.

Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said on Thursday that Malacañang has sent a letter to the commission seeking its opinion on the proposed extension of the terms of office of barangay and youth officials.

Garcia said that the commission expressed support to whatever decision the Executive and Legislative departments will make, since they have the final say on matters related to politics and lawmaking. Read More

Farmers in Zambales barangay trained on the use of modernized harvester truck.  Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun has welcomed the “meaningful” demonstration on how to use a modernized harvester truck donated to the farmers of Barangay Aningway Sacatihan, Subic.

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (Philmech) provided the machinery to Aningway Sacatihan Farmers Association through the congressman’s coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA). Philmech is an agency under the DA.

“Sa tulong ng makabagong teknolohiya, mas mapapadali ang trabaho ng ating mga magsasaka tungo sa mas masaganang ani at mas mataas na kita,” Khonghun said. Read More

Barangay Gaya Gaya in Bulacan site of “Barangay Bayanihan Caravan” launching. San Jose del Monte City Mayor Florida “Rida’ Robes has led the launching of the “Barangay Bayanihan Caravan.”

The event was held on Friday, July 11, at Barangay Gaya Gaya. Robes said the program aims to bring the local government’s programs and services closer to the people.

“Mayroon po ditong Job Fair para sa mga naghahanap ng trabaho, serbisyong medikal, legal, pabahay, gayundin po sa mga dokumentong kailangan ninyong lakarin hanggang sa mga pet lovers, mga nais magtanim at marami pang iba,” she said. Read More.

Cebu City barangay inaugurates new command center. Aiming to adapt the advanced and digitalized enforcement of public safety, disaster and emergency response, and peace and order in the local community, a command center has been inaugurated in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City yesterday, July 10.

The launching of the new barangay facility was led by Calamba Barangay Captain Ester Concha, together with Cebu City Councilors Dave Tumulak, Francis Esparis, Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa, Harry Eran, and Michelle Abella, and some personnel from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and Cebu City Police Station 6.

In an interview with The Freeman, Concha said that the barangay shifted to digital means because of the “trend,” highlighting that it offers convenience for the local authorities in monitoring public safety, responding to emergencies, and spreading announcements. Read More

Toledo City barangays introduce rice-for-trash program.  Two barangays in Toledo City, Cebu Province have introduced an innovative waste-to-resource exchange program that is helping reshape community waste management while addressing food insecurity among low-income households.

 Under the “Basura Mo, Bigas Ko” (Your Trash, My Rice) initiative, residents of Barangays Cabitoonan and Bato can exchange two kilograms of plastic waste for one kilogram of rice.

The program, which began in 2021, has since grown in participation and impact, turning waste reduction into a tangible community benefit. Read More.

All barangay chiefs in Iloilo City ordered to submit monthly inventory reports on buildings and construction in their barangays. To improve tax collection and streamline urban planning, Iloilo Mayor Raisa Treñas has ordered all barangay captains to submit a monthly inventory of all buildings and construction projects within their jurisdictions.

Through Executive Order No. 017, Series of 2025, Treñas directed barangay officials to coordinate with the City Assessor’s Office and the Office of the Building Official for the inventory to maintain an updated record of both private and government-owned structures.

The data will form part of a centralized database designed to enhance fiscal management and asset monitoring across the city. Read More.

Lupon Tagapamayapa members in Negros Occidental barangays trains on transformative mediation program. The Negros Occidental provincial government has expanded its transformative mediation training program to better equip members of the Lupon ng Tagapamayapa in resolving conflicts in the barangays.

From March to July this year, 187 Lupon members and barangay leaders from six local government units (LGUs) have been trained through the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) in cooperation with the province’s Liga ng mga Barangay.

Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II, in a statement on Tuesday, said the expanded program on transformative mediation training aims to strengthen local governance through the conduct of appropriate interventions designed to empower Lupon members and other barangay leaders. Read More

OPINION: Outstanding Barangays. The Philippines continues to promote efficiency, honesty, transparency and accountability in national and local government offices. This is in line with President Marcos’ directive to further improve government services.

Every year, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) honors outstanding barangays across the country. This is done by awarding to these villages the “Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB).”

“The award is a testament to the barangays’crucial role in building Bagong Pilipinas as envisioned by President Marcos,” said DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Read More

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.

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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