3. A Barangay (Brgy. or Bgy.;) formerly called
barrio, is the smallest administrative division
in the Philippines and is the native Filipino
term for a village.
The Barangay was the dominant
organizational pattern among indigenous
communities in the Philippine archipelago.
The name barangay originated from
balangay, a Malay word meaning "sailboat".
4. • The word Barangay in modern use refers to the
smallest administrative division in the Philippines,
also known by its former Spanish adopted name,
the barrio. This modern context for the use of the
term barangay was adopted during the
administration of President Ferdinand Marcos when
he ordered the replacement of the old barrios and
municipal councils. This act was eventually codified
under the 1991 Local Government Code.
5. • The most glaring difference would be that the
modern entity represents a geographical entity, the
pre-colonial barangays represented loyalty to a
particular head (datu). Even during the early days of
Spanish rule, it was not unusual for people living
beside each other to actually belong to different
barangays. Also, while the modern barangay
represents only the smallest administrative unit of
government, the barangay of pre-colonial times was
either independent, or belonged to what was only a
loose confederation of several barangays, over which
the rulers picked among themselves who would be
foremost - known as the Pangulo or Rajah.
6. Section 384 of the Local Government Code of 1991
states that: “As the basic political unit, the
barangay serves as the primary planning and
implementing unit of government policies, plans,
programs, projects and activities in the community,
and as a forum wherein the collective views of the
people may be expressed, crystallized and
considered, and where disputes may be amicably
settled,” (De Guzman, 2010).
7. The Sangguniang Barangay known commonly as the
Barangay Council, and formerly as the Rural Council
and then the Barrio Council, is the legislative body of
a barangay, the lowest elected government in the
Philippines.
The term is coined from the Tagalog words
"sanggunian" and "baranggay" which means
"barangay advisory council".
8. Composition of Barangay Council;
Punong Barangay
7 regular Sangguniang Barangay members elected
at large -
SK Chairman -
9. It passes ordinances and resolutions for the
effective administration of the barangay. Its
powers and functions are defined by the Local
Government Code of 1991.
ENACT;
◦ ordinances as may be necessary to discharge the
responsibilities conferred upon it by law or
ordinance and to promote the general welfare of
the inhabitants therein;
◦ tax and revenue ordinances;
◦ annual and supplemental budgets:
10. Provide for the construction and maintenance
of:
◦ Barangay facilities and other public works projects
chargeable to the general fund of the Barangay or
such other funds actually available for the purpose;
11. Submit to the Sangguniang Panlungsod or
Sangguniang Bayan:
suggestions or recommendations for the
improvement of the Barangay or for the
welfare of the inhabitants thereof;
12. Assist in the establishment, organization, and
promotion of:
◦ Cooperative enterprises (that will improve the
economic condition and well−being of the
residents).
13. Regulate the use of:
◦ multi−purpose halls
◦ multi− purpose pavements
◦ grain or copra dryers
◦ patios
◦ and other post−harvest facilities,
◦ Barangay waterworks
◦ Barangay markets,
◦ Parking areas
◦ or other similar facilities (constructed with
government funds within the jurisdiction of the
Barangay and charge reasonable fees for the use
thereof)
14. Solicit or accept:
◦ monies,
◦ materials
◦ voluntary labour
◦ grants−in−aid,
◦ subsidies,
◦ contributions,
◦ and revenues made available to the Barangays
from national, provincial, city or municipal funds;
◦ and monies from other private agencies and
individuals:
◦ Provided, however, That monies or properties
donated by private agencies and individuals for
specific purposes shall accrue to the Barangay as
trust fund;
15. Provide
◦ compensation, reasonable allowances or per
diems
◦ travel expenses for Sangguniang Barangay
members and other Barangay officials.
16. Hold fund−raising activities
- no need of securing permits from any
national or local office or agency
- tax−exempt
- and shall accrue to the general fund
17. Authorize the Punong Barangay to enter into
contracts in behalf of the Barangay
Authorize the Barangay treasurer to make direct
purchases in an amount not exceeding One
thousand pesos (P1,000.00) at any one time for the
ordinary and essential administrative needs of the
Barangay
18. Prescribe fines in amounts not exceeding One
thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for violation of
Barangay ordinances;
Provide for the administrative needs of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa and the pangkat ng
tagapagkasundo;
Provide for the organization of community
brigades, Barangay tanod, or community service
units as may be necessary;
19. Adopt measures to prevent and control the
proliferation of squatters and mendicants in the
Barangay;
20. Organize regular lectures, programs, or fora on
community problems such as sanitation, nutrition,
literacy, and drug abuse, and convene assemblies to
encourage citizen participation in government.
21. Provide for the proper development and welfare of children in
the Barangay by promoting and supporting activities for the
protection and total development of children, particularly
those below seven (7) years of age;
Adopt measures towards the prevention and eradication of
drug abuse, child abuse, and juvenile delinquency;
22. Services and facilities related to general hygiene and
sanitation, beautification, and solid waste collection;
23.
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26. Exercise such other powers and perform such
other duties and functions as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance.
27. Assist the Punong Barangay in the discharge of his
duties and functions;
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29. Perform such other duties and functions as the
Punong Barangay may delegate;
30. • Introduced in 1978
• System of justice
• For resolution of local level disputes
• Free the court with cases
• Provide justice to the poor
• Not judge, but assist
32. ACTUAL RESIDENTS/ WORKING IN THE BARANGAY
OF LEGAL AGE WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:
INTEGRITY,
IMPARTIALITY,
INDEPENDENCE,
FAIRNESS,
REPUTATION FOR PROBITY,
PATIENCE,
RESOURCEFULNESS,
OPEN-MINDEDNESS
FLEXIBILITY
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34. 1. NO LAWYERS allowed in barangay hearings.
2. Not all cases go to the Katarungang Pambarangay.
3. Execution may be filed in court.
4. The Lupong Tagapamayapa is NOT a court.
LUPON MEMBERS ARE NOT JUDGES
◦ It is a conciliation body and the members are conciliators.
◦ Barangay Chairman - Mediator
35. One party is the government.
One party is a public officer.
Offenses punishable by imprisonment
exceeding one (1) year or a fine exceeding
Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00);
No private offended party
Real property from different municipalities
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40. REFERENCES:
Barangay 352 Zone 35 District III, Manila (Files)
Local Government Code of 1991
Atty. Harve B. Abella, Esq. (ABELLA & ABELLA LAW OFFICE)
Michael John D. Sison
Alvin Osias Almo (LGOO III)
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