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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales successfully conducted the Barangay Newly Elected Officials (BNEO) training program, titled "Elevating Leadership: Knowledge Enhancement for Newly Elected Barangay Officials of the 4th to 6th Class Municipalities" on July 17, 2024 at Subic Grand Seas Resort, Barrio Barretto, Olongapo City.
The activity was attended by Punong Barangays, Sangguniang Barangay Members, and Barangay Secretaries from the municipalities of Cabangan, San Felipe, and San Narciso. This program aims to strengthen the capabilities of barangays by enhancing the skills of their officials and staff. The overarching goal is to empower these leaders to fulfill their responsibilities effectively, improve service quality, and promote good governance at the grassroots level.
In his message, Provincial Director Martin Porres B. Moral, CESO V emphasized the importance of continuous capacity development for public servants. “…alam naman natin na ang mga ganitong activity ay patuloy nating ginagawa upang mas lalo kayong mahasa sa inyong mga tungkulin. Kami naman sa DILG ay kaagapay ninyo palagi sa pagpapatupad ng mga proyekto at programa ng ating pamahalaan”, said PD Moral.
The key presentations of the program for newly elected barangay officials covered a range of important topics aimed at enhancing governance and operational efficiency. Information System Analyst I Cesar Christopher Serrano introduced the Barangay Information Management System (BIMS), which focuses on improving records management for local government units. LGOOs V Jacqueline A. Calimlim, Aljon S. Bautista and Paulin Johanne L. Reyes discussed the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB), emphasizing essential governance indicators. LGOO V Calimlim also emphasized the continuous accreditation process for barangay-based civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), detailing the steps involved in the CSO application accreditation.
Meanwhile, ADA IV Lloyd Janver S. Apan provided an overview of recent DILG programs and projects, including initiatives such as HAPAG, BaRCO, and BARKADA, along with the DILG frontline services for barangay officials such as Certificate of Services Rendered (CSR), Certificate of Incumbency, and Barangay Officials Death and Burial Assistance (BODBA) among others. Finally, Engr. Jelly Mae T. Ebalobo addressed the advantages and disadvantages of the Paleng-QR cashless transaction system, highlighting its relevance in modern governance.
The program concluded with an open forum, allowing participants to engage in discussions and synthesize the topics covered throughout the day.
