22/04/2026
Empowering Leaders of BLGU Nagsabaran
On April 8, 2026, the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of Barangay Nagsabaran actively participated in a seminar entitled โEmpowering Local Leaders: A Capability-Building Seminar on the Roles and Functions of Elected and Appointed Officials and the Barangayโs Role in the Implementation of Protective Laws for Women.โ The seminar aimed to strengthen the knowledge and competencies of barangay officials in fulfilling their duties, particularly in promoting and enforcing laws that protect women.
During the activity, MLGOO Jayson R. Fajardo discussed the roles and responsibilities of barangay officials, emphasizing their crucial function in governance, leadership, and community service. He highlighted the barangay as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, programs, and services at the community level. In accordance with RA 7160, barangay officials were reminded of their legislative, executive, and administrative responsibilities, including the enactment of ordinances, maintenance of peace and order, delivery of basic services, and promotion of the general welfare of their constituents. Emphasis was placed on their duty to exercise effective governance through transparency, accountability, and active community engagement. Similarly, appointed officials were oriented on their supportive roles in ensuring efficient barangay operations. Their functions in record-keeping, program coordination, dispute mediation support, and service delivery were underscored as essential in assisting elected officials in carrying out their mandates under the law.
Meanwhile, MSWDO Mildred Mangonor delivered an informative session on protective laws for women, highlighting the importance of safeguarding women's rights and ensuring proper implementation of these laws at the grassroots level. Officials were encouraged to strengthen mechanisms for prevention, reporting, and response to cases of abuse, ensuring that womenโs rights are upheld at the grassroots level.
In addition, IFSU social work interns (Jefferson B.Bistol, Judy-Ann J. Cabbigat and Denny Rose L. Guina-at) presented the reports they gathered during their one-month fieldwork in the barangay. Their presentations provided valuable insights into the communityโs current situation, including identified needs, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
The seminar served as a meaningful platform for learning, collaboration, and strengthening the commitment of local leaders to uphold good governance and promote the welfare of women and the community as a whole.
Overall, the activity empowered both elected and appointed barangay officials to effectively perform their duties in alignment with RA 7160, fostering responsive, accountable, and gender-sensitive local governance.