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DILG Bacolod City, Bacolod CIty (2026)

01/10/2026

𝟯𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘.
𝟯𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦.

This 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, join the DILG Bacolod City as we celebrate the 𝟯𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟭 through the theme: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗡: 𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗵𝗮𝗻, 𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻.

For 35 years, the Local Government Code has strengthened the role of local governments and communities in shaping responsive, participatory, and people-centered governance. This year, we celebrate not only the milestones of local governance, but also the people and institutions who continue to make it meaningful at the grassroots.

Through the 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗕𝗖𝗟𝗚𝗥𝗖) and in partnership with the City Government of Bacolod, Liga ng mga Barangay Bacolod City Chapter, and SM City Bacolod, the 2026 celebration brings together a vibrant lineup of activities designed to create spaces for learning, dialogue, innovation, participation, recognition, and collaboration.

From our barangay officials and frontline workers, to students and youth leaders, civil society organizations, local government offices, national government agencies, and community partners, everyone has a role to play in shaping better local governance.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, this is an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, engage with real governance issues, and share fresh ideas and perspectives.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀, it is a platform to showcase good practices, innovations, and the everyday work that keeps communities moving forward.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀, 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗚𝗔𝘀, it is an avenue to strengthen partnerships, exchange knowledge, and build stronger networks for responsive and collaborative governance.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, it is a time to recognize the dedication, innovation, and commitment that continue to make a difference in our communities.
This year's celebration is more than a commemoration. It is a convergence of people, ideas, and possibilities.

Because local governance becomes stronger when people participate, leaders listen, institutions collaborate, and communities take action.

Join us as we celebrate 𝟯𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 and look toward a shared 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗡—a collective vision shaped by the strength of our people and the commitment of our local leadership.

𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗵𝗮𝗻.
𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻.
𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱.

28/09/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗡: 𝗞𝗨𝗦𝗢𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗡, 𝗞𝗨𝗦𝗢𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗞𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗨𝗛𝗔𝗡

𝟯𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘.
𝟯𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘.

The DILG Bacolod City invites everyone to join the 35𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 as we commemorate 𝟯𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟭—a transformative milestone that strengthened decentralization, local autonomy, participatory governance, fiscal empowerment, and local administration.

This year, we bring together our shared vision for stronger communities and responsive local leadership through “𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗡: 𝙆𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙣, 𝙆𝙪𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙤𝙠𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙣.”

Because the strength of local governance does not rest on leadership alone. It is strengthened by people who participate, communities that engage, leaders who listen, and institutions that work together.

This celebration brings together barangays, youth leaders, local governance champions, and partners who continue to turn good governance into meaningful action at the grassroots.

From recognizing exemplary initiatives to creating spaces for learning, dialogue, innovation, participation, and collaboration, the 35th LGC Month Celebration is more than a commemoration—𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥. 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘼 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙙.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗡.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

28/09/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗠𝗖𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗖𝗠𝗖𝗖) 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 from September 23–25, 2026, at the Barangay Pahanocoy Gymnasium, Bacolod City.

The 2026 Peace Summit was opened by Punong Barangay Yolanda T. Noble, who expressed her appreciation to the DILG Bacolod City for choosing Barangay Pahanocoy as its partner for this year’s celebration. She emphasized the significance of the activity in bringing together various partners and institutions committed to promoting and sustaining peace and order in the communities of Bacolod City.

This was followed by a message from City Director and CMCC Chairperson Christian M. Nagaynay, CESO V, who emphasized that this year’s Peace Summit, themed “𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲,” serves as a convergence platform for community stakeholders who play vital roles in sustaining grassroots peace, security, and development. He highlighted that the participation of the invited resource persons would help strengthen inter-agency collaboration, coordination, and camaraderie among stakeholders.

The first session, “𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹-𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆,” was delivered by Dr. Dennis G. Develos, School Division Superintendent of DepEd Bacolod City. This was followed by an insightful discussion on “𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝘁𝗮𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀,” facilitated by PCapt Ma. Liberty Indiape. The sessions were capped by a discussion on “𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀,” delivered by 2LT Julie Ann Artiaga.

Following the series of discussions, the Pledge for Peace and Commitment Signing was led by Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Psyche Marie Sy, symbolizing the collective commitment of the participating stakeholders to work together in advancing peace, security, and community protection.

In her Closing Message, Program Manager May Theresa A. Malongayon emphasized the importance of strengthening alliances, promoting protection, raising awareness, and reaching out to communities. She underscored that peace is not built by one person alone, but through a community that chooses to stand together, highlighting the collective responsibility of stakeholders in building and sustaining peaceful and resilient communities.

Also present during the activity were Regional Director Julieta Rañeses, Provincial Director Kyle Xyra Valenzuela, and City Director Felix Leo Loriega of NAPOLCOM; JSINSP Divina Salazar, Jail Warden of BJMP-Female Dorm; SFO1 Andy Banasing of Bacolod City Fire Station; JSUPT Pricel Arevalo, Jail Warden of BJMP-Male Dorm; and Engr. Ian Fred Solas, CEO of IF Green Technologies, Inc.

28/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗗𝗲𝘃 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮

The DILG Bacolod City officially commenced the 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗗𝗲𝘃 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 on September 22, 2026, at Avenue Suites, Bacolod City. The initiative is conceptualized as an experiential learning platform that immerses student teams in real-world barangay operations, providing them with an opportunity to connect academic learning with actual local governance experiences.

In his Welcome Remarks, City Director Christian M. Nagaynay, CESO V, expressed his appreciation to the University of St. La Salle, under the supervision of Ms. Syvel Tortosa, for allowing its students to participate in the initiative and immerse themselves in barangay governance, particularly in the area of Financial Administration. Through their observations and analysis of available datasets, the students are expected to develop a policy proposal and policy brief that may provide practical recommendations for improving barangay operations and, where applicable, be shared with other barangays in Bacolod City.

The 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗗𝗲𝘃 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 seeks to bridge theoretical knowledge from academic institutions with the actual governance realities experienced by local government units, particularly at the barangay level. Through guided exposure to SGLGB datasets and actual governance conditions, participating students are expected to analyze existing practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop actionable policy recommendations anchored on key areas of local government operations, particularly Local Fiscal Resource Management.

LGOO III Gregorio P. Lopez, Jr., led the discussion on the primary concept and framework of the Better Bacolod Youth CapDev Policy Arena as part of the 35th Local Government Code Month Celebration. The discussion highlighted the importance of reaffirming the principles of decentralization, local autonomy, and participatory governance, while creating opportunities for academic institutions and barangays to work together in addressing actual local governance concerns.

The activity also featured sessions on Designing Change and Project Wireframes, which focused on understanding the concepts of capacity and performance and were facilitated by City Director Christian M. Nagaynay. These sessions provided the students with practical guidance in developing and structuring their proposed policy briefs.

Following the orientation and preparatory sessions, the participating students will proceed to the Barangay Immersion, where they will be deployed to Barangays 1, 5, 8, 32, Granada, Montevista, Pahanocoy, and Taculing. The immersion will provide the students with firsthand exposure to barangay operations and governance practices, which will serve as inputs in the development of their respective policy recommendations.

The resulting Policy Briefs will be presented during Boosting Improvements in Barangay Operations (BIBO) as part of the 35th Local Government Code Month Celebration.

Also present during the activity were Punong Barangay Cesar Rellos, Jr. of Barangay 1; Punong Barangay Armando M. Vito of Barangay Granada; and Punong Barangay Yolanda T. Noble of Barangay Pahanocoy, together with representatives composed of Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Secretaries, and Barangay Treasurers from Barangays 5, 8, 32, Montevista, and Taculing.

Through the Better Bacolod Youth CapDev Policy Arena, DILG Bacolod City continues to foster meaningful collaboration between the academe and barangays, creating spaces where young people can engage with actual governance challenges and translate their academic knowledge into practical, evidence-informed policy recommendations for the community.

28/09/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗣-𝗧𝗩 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆

The DILG Bacolod City conducted the 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗣-𝗧𝗩: 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀, a 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, on September 21, 2026, at Avenue Suites Hotel, Bacolod City.

The first part of the activity was led by ISA I Noville S. Barrientos, who presented the game mechanics and development guidelines for Barangay Balangay: The Quest for Drug-Free Status. The initiative responds to the growing demand for innovative, immersive, and youth-responsive approaches to public education, particularly through the integration of digital technologies into local governance advocacy. In the area of Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS), the initiative seeks to provide an engaging platform for raising awareness on anti-illegal drug programs and the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP), particularly among younger generations who are increasingly engaged with digital media and interactive platforms.

Meanwhile, LGOO III Gregorio P. Lopez, Jr. led the discussion on the mechanics and development guidelines for KP-TV: Katarungang Pambarangay Teaching Visuals. Through the Bacolod City Local Governance Resource Center (BCLGRC), the DILG Bacolod City will launch KP-TV as a collaborative instructional material development initiative that mobilizes partner schools to produce learning resources on various Katarungang Pambarangay topics.

Under the initiative, partner institutions will be assigned, or may select, specific KP concepts for which they will develop instructional materials. These outputs may subsequently be utilized for advocacy campaigns, capacity-building activities, community education programs, and online learning platforms, helping make information on Katarungang Pambarangay more accessible and engaging to communities.

The outputs of both initiatives will be presented during Boosting Improvements in Barangay Operations (BIBO) as part of the 35th Local Government Code Month Celebration.

Participating partner institutions include STI West Negros University, through its College of Criminal Justice Education and College of Information and Communications Technology; University of St. La Salle–Bacolod, College of Computing Studies; and National University Bacolod, Department of Computer Studies.

Through these collaborative initiatives, DILG Bacolod City continues to create opportunities for academe-government collaboration, harnessing the creativity, technical expertise, and perspectives of students and academic institutions to develop innovative learning tools that can support peace and order, public safety, and accessible grassroots governance education.

25/09/2026

𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆-𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

The seven finalists for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚) 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 presented and defended their Most Significant Change (MSC) Narratives before the Panel of Judges on September 18, 2026, at Middle Town Inn, Bacolod City.

The finalists were Punong Barangays Evelyn Donesa of Barangay 8, Armando Vito of Barangay Granada, and Ma. Febe Legaspi of Barangay Handumanan; Sangguniang Barangay Member Marvi Vasquez of Barangay 10; SK Chairpersons Lexie Nicole Apoyon of Barangay 18 and Rhea Mae Osano of Barangay Vista Alegre; and Barangay Health Worker Rona Lazarito of Barangay Pahanocoy.

Serving as members of the Panel of Judges were PDO IV Lora Maria Teresa E. Clarin of UBSD, Mr. Kit Martin De Paula of UNO-Recoletos, Inc., Prof. Mary Gift D. Dionson of National University Bacolod, and Atty. Jam Solinap of DSSD Bacolod.

The panel interview provided the finalists with an opportunity to further articulate the significance of their initiatives, contributions, and experiences in public service, highlighting the impact of their work on their respective barangays and communities.

The winners of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚) 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 will be formally recognized during the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

25/09/2026

𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

The finalists for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 (𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗦) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗧) underwent the 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 as part of the official selection process, held on September 16, 2026, at Middle Town Inn, Bacolod City. The exercise was designed to assess the finalists’ knowledge, competence, administrative skills, decision-making, professionalism, and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Barangay Secretary and Barangay Treasurer.

The finalists for 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 were Maria Francia Parreñas of Barangay 1, Venice Angling of Barangay 5, Licel Sedurifa of Barangay 32, Mae Isabel Cuaycong of Barangay Granada, Ellen Mae Cabalfin of Barangay Montevista, Ma. Christina Libo-on of Barangay Pahanocoy, Merilyn Jibala of Barangay Singcang-Airport, John Kevin Gregory of Barangay Taculing, and Heideliza Ellama of Barangay Vista Alegre.

Meanwhile, the finalists for 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 were Mary Jean Gonzaga of Barangay 32, Jeanneme Ivi Sedeño of Barangay Montevista, Majorie Voluntate of Barangay Pahanocoy, Michael Ordas of Barangay Taculing, and Shirley Hibanada of Barangay Vista Alegre.

Following the Simulation Exercises, the Top Three finalists in each category were identified and advanced to the Panel Interview, bringing the selection process to its final stage.

Serving as Panel Members for the Most Outstanding Barangay Secretary were Ms. Jonnette Barredo of the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Dr. Ryan T. Villasis of the University of St. La Salle–Bacolod, Dr. Ivy Gonzales-Aboy of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, and PEO II Renz Cyrus Aguilar, DILG Bacolod City.

For the Most Outstanding Barangay Treasurer category, the Panel Members were Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, Atty. Jeremae Ciriaco, OIC-City Accountant, Mr. Jomar Borromeo of Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute, Inc. (NYLI); and CAA II Russel R. Catigan, DILG Bacolod City.

More than a search for outstanding performers, the selection process provided an opportunity to recognize the competence, dedication, and essential contributions of Barangay Secretaries and Treasurers in keeping barangay administration efficient, accountable, and responsive to the needs of their communities.

The winners of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 and 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 will be formally recognized during the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

24/09/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘆-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹: 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.

Barangays 1, 5, 32, Granada, Montevista, Pahanocoy, Singcang-Airport, Taculing, and Vista Alegre of Bacolod City went head-to-head in the Panel Interview for the 2026 Barangay Innovative Governance (BIG) Awards, held on September 17, 2026, at Middle Town Inn, Bacolod City.

In his Welcome Message, City Director Christian M. Nagaynay, CESO V, congratulated the nine participating barangays for their commitment and dedication, as demonstrated by their active participation in the scheduled panel interview. He emphasized that beyond the assessment itself, the activity also served as an avenue for knowledge sharing, allowing barangays and members of the panel to exchange insights, experiences, and innovative practices that may contribute to improving governance and the delivery of services to their communities.

Serving as Panel Members for the Core Governance Center, covering Financial Administration and Sustainability, Disaster Preparedness, and Safety, Peace and Order, were Dr. Rodjhun Navarro (LCC-Bacolod), Prof. Jimmy Artus, Jr. (STIWNU, CCJE), Atty. Joevel Bartolome (Supervising Administrative Officer, City Treasurer's Office), Ms. Eunice Ciokon (LDRRMO III, BCDRRMO), and PCapt Lanie Deriada (Bacolod City Police Office).

Meanwhile, the Essential Governance Center, covering Social Protection and Sensitivity, Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness, and Environmental Management, was assessed by Prof. Raymund Malapitan (Rotary Club of Metro Bacolod), Prof. El Jireh Bibangco (CHMSU), Ms. Marissa Britaña (DSSD Bacolod), and Mr. Terence Paul Dacles (GIZ Philippines).

The BIG Awards recognizes the efforts of barangays in developing and implementing innovative, responsive, and community-driven governance practices across key areas of local governance. Through the sharing and validation of these innovations, the activity provides an opportunity to identify practices that may inspire continuous improvement and contribute to better public service delivery at the grassroots level.

The winners of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗕𝗜𝗚) 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 will be recognized during the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 on October 9, 2026, at the Main Atrium, SM City Bacolod.

24/09/2026

DILG Bacolod City Conducts Onsite Validation and Assessment for the 2026 LEGEND Awards

The DILG Bacolod City, in partnership with the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, led by Vice Mayor Claudio Jesus Raymundo A. Puentevella, conducted the Onsite Validation and Assessment for the Legislative Excellence in Governance and Empowerment for National Development (LEGEND) on September 15, 2026, across the various participating barangays.

The onsite validation and assessment were conducted simultaneously across three designated centers, with assessment teams composed of representatives from DILG Bacolod City and the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Center A covered Barangays Alijis, Montevista, and Villamonte. The assessment team was composed of City Director Christian M. Nagaynay, CESO V; LGOO II Sandra D. Hechanova; LGOO II Emelyn P. Caro; Vice Mayor Claudio Jesus Raymundo A. Puentevella; and Mr. Jude D. Guisihan, Senior Administrative Assistant from the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. CAA I Myra Paz Badian served as Secretariat.

Center B covered Barangays 32, Handumanan, and Pahanocoy. The assessment team consisted of Program Manager May Theresa A. Malongayon; LGOO II Mary Kamille D. Longno; SP Member Atty. Caesar Z. Distrito; and Ms. Rosemarie D. Estrada, Stenographic Reporter IV from the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Rynheart Trujillo served as Secretariat.

Center C covered Barangays 5, Taculing, and Tangub. The assessment team was composed of LGOO III Gregorio P. Lopez, Jr.; Engineer II Helen T. Villarma; SP Member Em L. Ang; and Ms. Doreen C. Fernandez, Stenographer III from the Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. ADA II Yolanda G. Palomo served as Secretariat.

The Onsite Validation and Assessment aimed to validate the documentary submissions of the participating barangays, particularly the availability and appropriate use of ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative issuances supporting barangay operations. The activity also sought to assess how these legislative measures contribute to the continuous improvement of barangay governance and the effective delivery of services to the community.

Through the collaborative efforts of the DILG Bacolod City and the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the LEGEND Onsite Validation and Assessment reinforces the importance of responsive legislation, sound governance, and effective policy implementation at the grassroots level.

23/09/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, themed “𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆-𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱: 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,” was held on September 15, 2026, at Roy’s Hotel Function Hall, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental brought together information officers and frontline communicators to strengthen disaster communication and preparedness. The program featured Jeff Canoy, Chief of Reporters of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, who discussed disaster reporting; Romeo Subaldo, News Chief of DigiCast Negros, who tackled safety during disaster coverage; Janine Jambaro, RN, EMT, Nurse II of TLJPH, who discussed first-aid essentials; and Irene Bel Ploteña, Head of PDRRMO, who provided a briefing on hotlines and first responders.

The event also featured messages from PIA Director General USEC Katherine Chloe S. De Castro, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose V. Lacson, and Atty. Rayfrando P. Diaz II, Provincial Administrator of Negros Occidental. EnP Cheryl B. Amor, MDMG, Concurrent Regional Head of PIA NIR, and Charina Magallanes-Tan, EA IV/OIC PIO of the Province of Negros Occidental, delivered the closing messages.

Representing DILG Bacolod City, Renz Cyrus E. Aguilar, Project Evaluation Officer II (PEO II) of the Project Development and Management Section (PDMS), attended the summit and participated in the learning sessions focused on strengthening grassroots communication and disaster risk reduction.

The summit strengthened the capacity of information officers to communicate accurate, timely, and reliable information during disasters while promoting public safety and community resilience.

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