Local Governance Resource Center - DILG Sara

21/07/2026

MAHUSAY! 🫶🫶🫶

Congratulations to the Municipality of Sara, Iloilo for achieving an outstanding 95% High Functionality Rating in the 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Functionality Assessment!

This remarkable achievement reflects the unwavering commitment, strong leadership, and collaborative efforts of the Local Government Unit, partner agencies, and community stakeholders in promoting a safer, healthier, and drug-free Sara.

May this milestone inspire us to further strengthen our anti-drug initiatives and continue working together toward a resilient and empowered community.

Congratulations to all Saranhons especially the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council headed by MADAC Chaiperson/ Municipal Mayor Jon N. Aying!

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Sara Gugma Ko

07/03/2026

RECENTLY | CONDUCT OF 2026 LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA INCENTIVES AWARDS (LTIA) PROVINCIAL ONSITE ASSESSMENT

The Lupong Tagapamayapa Provincial Awards Committee (LTPAC) conducted the onsite assessment for the barangays under the different award categories. A total of nine (9) barangays in different categories were assessed. The assessment commenced on March 2, 2026, and concluded on March 6, 2026.

The LTPAC is chaired by Engr. Carmelo F. Orbista, CESO V, Provincial Director, represented by LGOO VII Raymundo Palanog, Cluster Head – Cluster 1, LGOO II Roselyn Joy San Pedro, LTIA Provincial Focal Person, and LGOO II Krizza Jane Marie S. Nillos, LTIA Alternate Focal Person.

The Provincial Prosecutor, as Vice Chairperson of the Committee, was represented by Atty. Leo Genova. Members of the Committee also include representatives from the Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO), namely PLTCOL Rolando Arano and PEMS Ephni Jardiolin; the Civil Society Organization (CSO), ADVOCATES, Inc., represented by Rev. Verdiking Russel Gayoma and Rev. Darwin Solanib; and the Liga ng mga Barangay – Iloilo Provincial Chapter, represented by Atty. Melfie Lynne Cabrillos and Ms. Darlene Joy Arsenal.

The onsite assessment aimed to validate the submitted documents and evaluate the effectiveness, innovations, and best practices of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in promoting amicable settlement of disputes at the barangay level.

Following the completion of the onsite assessments, the LTPAC will consolidate and finalize the assessment results, after which the Provincial Winner in each category will be endorsed to the Regional Awards Committee (RAC) for further evaluation at the regional level.

07/03/2026

ADVANCING LEGISLATIVE GOVERNANCE | More informed and effective local lawmaking takes center stage in the recently conducted Local Legislation Summit held in Concepcion, Iloilo, with DILG VI Assistant Regional Director Maria Calpiza J. Sardua, CESO IV, serving as the resource person. The activity brought together Sangguniang Bayan Members and Secretaries to the Sanggunian of LGUs in Cluster III to deepen their appreciation of local legislative processes, enhance their understanding of parliamentary procedures, and refresh their knowledge on the proper formulation of legislative measures.

The initiative, spearheaded by DILG Iloilo Cluster III under the leadership of Cluster Head Grace Natalie Azzaraga, was commended by the DILG VI Regional Management Committee for its contribution to strengthening local legislative institutions. The activity also received the full support of the Local Government of Concepcion, led by Mayor Milliard Villanueva and Vice Mayor Jovelyn Estrada.

DILG Regional Office VI likewise recognizes the effective coordination and facilitation of the C/MLGOOs of DILG Iloilo Cluster III, especially Concepcion MLGOO, LGOO VI Michael Ray Quintana for hosting the summit.




For more information about the programs and projects of DILG Region 6, visit our official website: https://region6.dilg.gov.ph/

26/02/2026

WATCH | 2026 BUWAN NG JUANA

As we celebrate this year's Women's Month, join us as we feature different women who excels in their respective field of work. Breaking barriers and redefining leadership!

Series of activities are also in store for our Thank GAD, It's Friday (TGIF).

See you!

25/02/2026

✈️Make sure you’re fully guided before you go!

In light of Proclamation No. 1077, dated November 6, 2025, which declares a State of National Calamity, all elective and appointive local government officials and employees are reminded that all applications for Foreign Travel Authority (FTA)—whether for official or unofficial travel—must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG), consistent with Office of the President Administrative Order No. 6, s. 2001.

In line with this, strict compliance with the procedures and requirements under DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2025-023 is required. LGU officials and employees are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, submit applications within the prescribed period, and ensure that all documentary requirements are complete to avoid delays in approval.

Stay informed and adhere to the established guidelines to ensure a smooth, authorized, and hassle-free overseas travel.




For more information about the programs and projects of DILG Region 6, visit our official website: https://region6.dilg.gov.ph/

06/02/2026

READ | ANTI-EPAL DRIVE

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-006, emphasizes the enforcement of the Anti-Epal policy and the immediate removal of the names, images, and likenesses of public officials from all government-funded projects, programs, activities, and properties.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bvd38b

02/02/2026

ICYMI 👀 — the DILG just dropped MC 2026-006, and it’s loud and clear:

❌ 𝗡𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀
❌ 𝗡𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
❌ 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗮-𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹

Ang mga proyektong pinondohan ng gobyerno ay 𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜 para sa personal na pagpapapogi o pampulitikang pakinabang.

Sa ilalim ng Section 5.2, inaatasan ang lahat ng sakop na opisyal at kawani na agad tanggalin ang mga signage, tarpaulin, marker, at iba pang materyales na may pangalan, larawan, o pagkakakilanlan ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno.

Bakit mahalaga ito?
Pinaaalalahanan ng MC 2026-006 na ang pondo ng bayan ay para sa serbisyong tapat, hindi para sa sariling promosyon.

Buong Memorandum Circular: https://tinyurl.com/DILGMC2026-006
DILG Press Release: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1304605598370827&set=a.224633779701353

ICYMI 👀 — the DILG just dropped MC 2026-006, and it’s loud and clear:

❌ 𝗡𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀
❌ 𝗡𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
❌ 𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗮-𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹

Ang mga proyektong pinondohan ng gobyerno ay 𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜 para sa personal na pagpapapogi o pampulitikang pakinabang.

Sa ilalim ng Section 5.2, inaatasan ang lahat ng sakop na opisyal at kawani na agad tanggalin ang mga signage, tarpaulin, marker, at iba pang materyales na may pangalan, larawan, o pagkakakilanlan ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno.

Bakit mahalaga ito?
Pinaaalalahanan ng MC 2026-006 na ang pondo ng bayan ay para sa serbisyong tapat, hindi para sa sariling promosyon.

Buong Memorandum Circular: https://tinyurl.com/DILGMC2026-006
DILG Press Release: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1304605598370827&set=a.224633779701353

27/01/2026

💡 𝐈𝐁𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌 | 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘

Ang barangay ang nagsisilbing unang takbuhan sa pag-aayos ng ilang uri ng alitan sa komunidad. Alinsunod sa batas, may itinatag na proseso upang bigyang-daan ang mapayapa at maayos na pagkakasundo ng mga panig. Ang prosesong ito ay isinasagawa sa ilalim ng Katarungang Pambarangay, na nakapaloob sa Republic Act No. 7160 o ang Local Government Code of 1991.

𝟏. 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐎. Ang sinumang may reklamo laban sa kapwa niya indibidwal, kung sakop ng Katarungang Pambarangay, ay maaaring maghain ng reklamo—pasalita o pasulat—sa Punong Barangay, bilang Tagapangulo ng Lupon ng Tagapamayapa.

𝟐. 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍. Sa loob ng susunod na araw ng trabaho mula nang matanggap ang reklamo, ipapatawag ng Punong Barangay ang nagrereklamo at inirereklamo, kasama ang kanilang mga saksi, para sa pagkakasundo o mediation.

𝟑. 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐓. Kung hindi magtagumpay ang pagkakasundo sa loob ng 15 araw mula sa unang pagharap ng mga panig, magtatakda ang Punong Barangay ng petsa para sa pagbuo ng Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo.

𝟒. 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐎. Ang Pangkat ay magpupulong sa loob ng 3 araw mula sa pagkakabuo nito upang pakinggan ang magkabilang panig at ang kanilang mga saksi, at hanapan ng paraan ang maayos na pagkakasundo.

𝟓. 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐎. Binibigyan ang Pangkat ng 15 araw mula sa unang pagdinig upang magkasundo ang magkabilang panig. Kung kinakailangan, maaari itong dagdagan ng hanggang 15 araw kung may sapat na dahilan upang pahabain ang pagdinig.

𝟔. 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓. Ang lahat ng amicable settlement ay dapat nakasulat, gamit ang wikang nauunawaan ng mga panig, nilagdaan ng mga ito, at pinagtibay ng Punong Barangay o ng Tagapangulo ng Pangkat ng Tagapagsundo, kung alin ang naaangkop.

Sama-sama nating itataguyod ang mapayapang pag-aayos ng alitan sa barangay, bilang hakbang tungo sa mas matatag at nagkakaisang komunidad.

22/01/2026

📢 SK Advisory No. 2026-P001 | 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐊 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒
This SK Advisory is issued to address recurring concerns and to clarify the proper
legal process governing the resignation of elected and appointed
SK officials.
𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘵:
https://tinyurl.com/SK-Advisory-P001
For additional inquiries and assistance, please coordinate with the NYC SK Secretariat at [email protected].
For information and strict compliance.

📢 SK Advisory No. 2026-P001 | 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐊 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒

This SK Advisory is issued to address recurring concerns and to clarify the proper legal process governing the resignation of elected and appointed SK officials.

𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘵:
https://tinyurl.com/SK-Advisory-P001

For additional inquiries and assistance, please coordinate with the NYC SK Secretariat at [email protected].

For information and strict compliance.

05/12/2025