The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Tarlac conducted a two-day capacity-building event titled “Strengthening the Katarungang Pambarangay in Support of the BNEO Program towards the GREAT Barangays” on November 11-12, 2024, at the Bulwagang Kanlahi, Diwa ng Tarlac, Tarlac City.
The event aimed to elevate the governance skills of Lupon Members, strengthening their capacity for effective community administration and justice. It gathered lupon chairpersons, secretaries, and members from barangays that recently achieved Satisfactory to Outstanding Ratings in the 2024 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Award (LTIA) assessment.
To broaden reach, DILG Tarlac streamed the sessions live on Facebook, enabling other Lupon Members across the province to join and benefit from the training remotely.
Aligned with the Barangay and National Engagement Operations (BNEO) initiative specifically on the Component 3: Enhancing Barangay Governance Administration, the program also sought to provide barangay leaders with essential skills and knowledge to manage local affairs. Topics covered included:
• Session 1: Overview of the Katarungang Pambarangay System, Scope, and Coverage
• Session 2: Roles and Functions of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and LTIA Assessment Criteria
• Session 3: Special Laws Relevant to Katarungang Pambarangay
• Session 4: Prescription of Crimes
Local officials showed strong support for the initiative, with Governor Susan A. Yap highlighting the critical role of the barangay lupon in promoting peace and order within communities, while Vice Governor Carlito David and 1st District Representative Christian Tell Yap emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between government bodies and community leaders to foster strengthened effective governance.
The event underscored DILG Tarlac’s dedication to strengthening the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) system, fostering justice, preventing disputes, and promoting harmony across communities in Tarlac.
