Barangay is like a community in other term. Well, basically, this definition comes from Wikipedia: a barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward.
A barangay is headed or lead by what we call “Barangay Captain”. In some barangay, they call it “Barangay Chairman”. If we go back in history, before the Spanish came to our land, today’s barangay can be described as a tribe being ruled by a “datu” or the chief of the tribe, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Then what is the primary role of a Barangay Chairman/Captain? Actually, it seems easy to think that his duty is just to maintain peace and order of the community, however, if we’ll just go and research some information, you’ll surely be thinking if you really want to go and run as an official.
The following are the Roles of the Barangay Chairman/Captain in accordance to Department of Interior and Local Government.
CHAPTER 3 - THE Punong Barangay
SECTION 389. Chief Executive: Powers, Duties, and Functions. –
(a) The Punong Barangay,
as the chief executive of the Barangay government, shall exercise such powers and perform
such duties and functions, as provided by this Code and other laws.
(b) For efficient, effective and economical governance, the purpose of which is the general
welfare of the Barangay and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of this Code, the
Punong Barangay shall:
(a) Enforce all laws and ordinances which are applicable within the Barangay;
(b) Negotiate, enter into, and sign contracts for and in behalf of the Barangay, upon
authorization of the Sangguniang Barangay (Council of the Barangay);
(c) Maintain public order in the Barangay and, in pursuance thereof, assist the city or
municipal mayor and the sanggunian (council) members in the performance of their duties and
functions;
(d) Call and preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay and the Barangay
assembly, and vote only to break a tie;
(e) Upon approval by a majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Barangay,
appoint or replace the Barangay treasurer, the Barangay secretary, and other
appointive Barangay officials;
(f) Organize and lead an emergency group whenever the same may be necessary for
the maintenance of peace and order or on occasions of emergency or calamity within
the Barangay;
(g) In coordination with the Barangay development council, prepare the annual executive
and supplemental budgets of the Barangay;
(h) Approve vouchers relating to the disbursement of Barangay funds;
(i) Enforce laws and regulations relating to pollution control and protection of the
environment;
(j) Administer the operation of the Katarungang PamBarangay in accordance with the
provisions of this Code;
(k) Exercise general supervision over the activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan;
(l) Ensure the delivery of basic services as mandated under Section 17 of this Code; (m) Conduct an annual palarong Barangay which shall feature traditional sports and
disciplines included in national and international games, in coordination with the
Department of Education;
(n) Promote the general welfare of the Barangay; and
(o) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance.
(b) Negotiate, enter into, and sign contracts for and in behalf of the Barangay, upon
authorization of the Sangguniang Barangay (Council of the Barangay);
(c) Maintain public order in the Barangay and, in pursuance thereof, assist the city or
municipal mayor and the sanggunian (council) members in the performance of their duties and
functions;
(d) Call and preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay and the Barangay
assembly, and vote only to break a tie;
(e) Upon approval by a majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Barangay,
appoint or replace the Barangay treasurer, the Barangay secretary, and other
appointive Barangay officials;
(f) Organize and lead an emergency group whenever the same may be necessary for
the maintenance of peace and order or on occasions of emergency or calamity within
the Barangay;
(g) In coordination with the Barangay development council, prepare the annual executive
and supplemental budgets of the Barangay;
(h) Approve vouchers relating to the disbursement of Barangay funds;
(i) Enforce laws and regulations relating to pollution control and protection of the
environment;
(j) Administer the operation of the Katarungang PamBarangay in accordance with the
provisions of this Code;
(k) Exercise general supervision over the activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan;
(l) Ensure the delivery of basic services as mandated under Section 17 of this Code; (m) Conduct an annual palarong Barangay which shall feature traditional sports and
disciplines included in national and international games, in coordination with the
Department of Education;
(n) Promote the general welfare of the Barangay; and
(o) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance.
(c) In the performance of his peace and order functions, the Punong Barangay shall be
entitled to possess and carry the necessary firearm within his territorial jurisdiction,
subject to appropriate rules and regulations.
So, people of the Philippines, let's be aware of the duties and functions of the leader of our community. Let us all be concerned about some political aspect. You may never know, but maybe someday, YOU can make a better change to your community, ey?! :)
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