31/05/2026
𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐒-𝐁𝐈𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
SULAT, Eastern Samar — In a significant step toward digital transformation and more efficient grassroots governance, barangay officials from Sulat underwent a two-day Capacity Building on the implementation of the Local Government Unit Support System–Barangay Information Management System (LGUSS-BIMS) on May 26-27, 2026, at the Liga ng mga Barangay Session Hall, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Sulat, Eastern Samar.
The activity was spearheaded by the Liga ng mga Barangay–Sulat Chapter and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Municipal Office of Sulat, in partnership with the DILG Eastern Samar Provincial Office, with the able technical assistance of Information System Analyst Mr Kristian F. Apura.
Participated in by the municipality's 18 barangay secretaries, the training aimed to equip frontline barangay functionaries with the knowledge and skills necessary to digitize and automate critical administrative processes, paving the way for faster, more responsive, and data-driven public service delivery.
The initiative is part of the Department's ongoing efforts to implement Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, which mandates that government offices streamline procedures and reduce bureaucratic red tape. It likewise supports the President's directive during the 2023 State of the Nation Address calling for the full digitalization of government services and operations.
Developed by the DILG through its Information Systems and Technology Management Service (ISTMS), in collaboration with the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO), the LGUSS-BIMS is a comprehensive digital platform designed to modernize barangay governance. It serves as a repository of vital barangay data and automates various administrative functions to improve efficiency, records management, and reporting systems.
During the training, participants were oriented on the different components of the Barangay Information Management System, including the Barangay Inhabitants Profiling System, Katarungang Pambarangay Information System and Barangay Help Desk, Barangay Disaster Resilience Information System, Barangay GAD Plan and Budget Monitoring System, Barangay Asset Management System (BAMS), and the Barangay Violence Against Women Desk Functionality.
Through hands-on learning sessions and technical demonstrations, participants gained practical experience in utilizing the system's features and functionalities to support day-to-day barangay operations.
DILG officials emphasized that the adoption of LGUSS-BIMS will not only establish a reliable repository of barangay information but will also significantly improve records management, data organization, and reporting mechanisms. More importantly, the system is expected to enhance the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of public services delivered at the barangay level.
As barangays continue to embrace digital governance, the implementation of LGUSS-BIMS marks a major milestone in building smarter, more responsive, and citizen-centered local governments in Sulat.
