The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG Bataan) on Tuesday afternoon, conducted the Husay Barangay Awards 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of Lou-is Resort in Balanga City, Bataan.
Husay Barangay is a DILG Bataan-initiated award system that recognizes highly-competent barangays for their ‘matino, mahusay at maaasahan’ performance in effectively implementing DILG programs particularly in the barangays or villages running on a theme: “Pagkilala sa Matino, Mahusay at Maasahang Barangay.”
A first of its own and being true to its roots and in pursuit of culture of excellence, the activity also acknowledges barangays that are consistent in their support to the initiatives and efforts of DILG Bataan in upholding and promoting good local governance.
Awarded with Certificates of Commendation were the 78 barangays with highly-functional Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC).
In Orani town, Barangay Mulawin headed by PB Marvin S. Dela Cruz got the highest score in the highly-functional BADAC.
Barangay San Carlos of Mariveles was also cited for being the first to establish a barangay Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC) in Central Luzon.
Plaques of Recognition were also given to the 13 barangays who scored ‘high to ideal’ level of functionality in the Barangay Development Council (BDC) Audit and to the 89 passers of the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB).
C/MLGOOs of DILG Bataan were also awarded with Certificates of Appreciation for their unceasing efforts and guidance to the LGUs in achieving the mandates of the Department.
Bataan Governor Albert Garcia personally showed his support to the event and delivered a heartfelt message to the punong barangays on his experience on governance.
Before he became the governor, Gov. Garcia served as Mayor of Balanga City and Congressman of the Second Congressional District of Bataan.
“Hindi po biro ang paguging lingkod bayan sa mga panahong ito dahil sa bawat hakbang na gagawin mo nandiyan ang media at mas matapang at malayang social media na pwedeng pumuna sa inyo. At yung mga requirements on how to spend government funds pahigpit po nang pahigpit unlike before,” the Governor stressed.
Garcia also thanked the Punong Barangays which he compared as ‘first line of defense’ in dealing with the problems of their communities.
DILG Provincial Director Myra Moral-Soriano, in her message, expressed her appreciation to the punong barangays for adhering to the mandates of the Department and attending the activity.
Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia, Hermosa Mayor Jopet Inton and Pilar Mayor Charlie Pizarro also graced the event by participating in the awarding ceremony.
Before the distribution of certificates and plaques of recognitions, a pledge of commitment to the Disiplina Muna Campaign was led by Liga ng mga Barangay Vice President Venancio Villapando after the discussion of CTL Melissa NIpal.
nd Pilar Mayor Charlie Pizarro also graced the event by participating in the awarding ceremony.
Before the distribution of certificates and plaques of recognitions, a pledge of commitment to the Disiplina Muna Campaign was led by Liga ng mga Barangay Vice President Venancio Villapando after the discussion of CTL Melissa NIpal.