In consonance with the DILG Memorandum Circular 2017-123, the Synchronized Barangay Assembly for the 2nd semester was held on October 8, 2017 with Barangay Biay, Sta. Cruz, Zambales as the Provincial Showcase Barangay of Zambales following the theme “Nagkakaisang Barangay: Lakas ng Kampanya Kontra sa Iligal na Droga, Krimen at Katiwalian, Makiisa! Makilahok! Makialam!
Punong Barangay Samuel M. Marila comprehensively delivered his State of Barangay Address (SOBA) witnessed by around 480 attendees highlighting the different accomplishments of the barangay for the first semester of 2017 in the areas of Peace and Order, Health, Education, Disaster Preparedness, Environment and Financial matters of the Barangay.
Out of those accomplishments, PB Marila emphasized the campaign to strengthen the fight against illegal drugs thru the establishment of Barangay Referral Desk and installation of dropbox inside the Barangay Hall in addition to the created MASA MASID Team and BADAC Committee on Operation and Advocacy.
He urged the active participation of everyone to the barangay programs and activities which will further contribute to the development and success of the community. “Iniiwan ko sa inyo ang hamon na patuloy na mangarap at kami ay tulungan tungo sa gusto nating pagbabago”, said PB Marila.
LGOO III Christian Red D. Mejia conveyed the message of DILG OIC-Secretary Catalino S. Cuy to the barangays. “Susi sa adhikain ng kasalukuyang administrasyon ng ating Presidente Rodrigo Roa Duterte ang isang bansang mapayapa na may pagkakaisa ng mga barangay at may ibayong kooperasyon ng mga mamamayan”, said OIC-Secretary Cuy in his message.
The Community Based Rehabilitation Program, Human Trafficking and techniques on the prevention and suppression of fire incidences were also discussed by the representatives from the local PNP and BFP.
