DILG Calumpit Official

𝗘𝗟 𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗩𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗧:
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 🇵🇭

𝗘𝗟 𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗩𝗢 𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗧: 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔. 🧡🇵🇭 Isang makasaysayang umaga sa ating dakilang Bayan ng Calumpit ang ating nasaksihan sa groundbreaking at paglulunsad ng Casa El Pueblo, ang housing relocation project ng ating Pamahalaang Bayan, katuwang ang Department of Transportation sa ilalim ng El Nuevo De Calumpit Roadmap 2050 project ng ating Ina ng Bayan, Mayor Lem Faustino.

Itatayo sa 3-ektaryang lupain ng ating Pamahalaang Bayan, ang proyektong ito ay binubuo ng anim na mid-rise buildings na may apat na palapag, na maglalaman ng 648 housing units para sa mga pamilyang maaapektuhan ng North–South Commuter Railway mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Bulacan at Pampanga.

Dinisenyo ang komunidad na may kumpletong imprastraktura na may 850-metrong access road na direktang mag-uugnay sa MacArthur Highway, maayos na road network para sa ligtas na daloy ng sasakyan at tao, at drainage system na tutugon sa pagbaha. Mayroon din itong sewer treatment facility para sa malinis at ligtas na kapaligiran, pati sistemang pang-solid waste management para sa maayos na pamamahala ng basura.

Ang bawat unit ay planadong maging functional at komportable, may sapat na bentilasyon at liwanag, at may sariling koneksyon sa tubig at kuryente. May mga nakalaang espasyo rin para sa open areas, palaruan, at community spaces upang higit pang mapalakas ang samahan ng mga residente sa itatayo nating pamayanan.

Hindi lang ito simpleng pabahay, ito ay isang planado, inklusibo, at pangmatagalang komunidad na sumasalamin sa layunin ng El Nuevo De Calumpit: isang bayang maayos, ligtas, at may dignidad para sa lahat.

𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗞𝗔-𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬, 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗡𝗔'𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗚!

Halina't maging handa at makiisa sa National Webinar hinggil sa DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021 ngayong Abril 29, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 NN.

Sama-sama nating isulong ang maayos, tapat, at responsableng paglilipat ng pamamahala sa Barangay at SK!

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬!

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), through the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO), invites all LGU officials and DILG Field Officers to attend the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟐𝟏, on April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12 Noon, via ZOOM VTC and Facebook.

This webinar aims to provide guidance on the 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 (𝐒𝐊) 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, in preparation for the 2026 BSKE.

Due to capacity limitation of the of ZOOM VTC, other participants may join via Facebook Live which will be livestreamed through the DILG Nation page and the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) page.

To receive a Certificate of Participation, accomplish the Pre-Test and Post-Test that will be shown during the Program.

Join us as we ensure a 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of barangay and SK governance.

🔗 Register here: 𝐛𝐢𝐭.𝐥𝐲/𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧_𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐌𝐂𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟎𝟐𝟏

If you have further queries regarding the implementation of DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021, you may submit your questions through the following link: bit.ly/Questions_NatWebinarMC2026-021. The NBOO Team will answer your questions, as appropriate.

See you, mga ka-barangay!

𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣 | 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ✨️

Let us look back on the 2-day focused discussion conducted by the DILG Calumpit, under the leadership of LGOO VI Mari Grace Villanueva, on March 12 & 16, 2026, aimed at strengthening barangay documentation for the successful conduct of the BADAC and BPOC Audit.

The activity was attended by the Barangay Secretaries, wherein intensive guidance on each indicator was provided and discussed one by one to ensure clear understanding. Concerns and clarifications on the required MOVs were also addressed during the session.

As a result, all 29 barangays successfully completed and submitted their BADAC and BPOC MOVs with proper and complete documentation, marking a significant step toward compliance on BEST Barangay Performance Audit.

BADAC and BPOC are part of the indicators under the BEST Barangay, an annual assessment initiative of Department of the Interior and Local Government Central Luzon that recognizes outstanding barangays demonstrating exemplary performance in governance across the region.

𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗧

The Municipality of Calumpit successfully underwent the 𝗟𝗖𝗣𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗧-𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 on April 16, 2026, held at the Bahaghari Hall.

The assessment was conducted by the Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (PIMTF), composed of representatives from the DILG, PSWDO, PPDO, Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, and CSO–ACCCPI, to evaluate the municipality’s local mechanisms on child protection, anti-trafficking, and VAWC response.

The MSWDO played a key role by ensuring the proper consolidation of documents, alignment of data, and organization of Means of Verification (MOVs), highlighting the municipality’s ongoing programs and initiatives.

The assessment underscored Calumpit’s commitment to strengthening responsive and community-based protection systems. With the recommendations of the PIMTF, the municipality continues to enhance its efforts to ensure that every child, woman, and family is protected and supported.

Present during the assessment were Councilor Maureen Torres, SK Federation President Aubrey Sabino, and members of the council.

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 | 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹-𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗕𝗜𝗠𝗦)

Taking a step forward in digital governance, the DILG Calumpit Field Office successfully conducted the 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 (𝘽𝙄𝙈𝙎) today, April 13, 2026, at the Bahaghari Hall, Municipality of Calumpit, Bulacan.

The activity was facilitated by ISA I Conrad Batac from the DILG Bulacan Provincial Office, with the active participation of all Barangay Secretaries and Barangay Clerks in the municipality.

During the session, participants were equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to support a 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 to public service delivery, making barangay operations more efficient, organized, and accessible.

Through 𝘽𝙄𝙈𝙎, the DILG continues to empower barangays to embrace digitalization and innovation, strengthen records management, and improve service delivery at the grassroots level.

💯 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝘁: 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 ✨

The barangays in the Municipality of Calumpit successfully conducted their respective Barangay Assembly Day throughout the month of March 2026, together with communities, in a unified effort to strengthen the participatory governance and promote transparency at the grassroots level.

Anchored on the theme, “𝙉𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣, 𝙆𝙖𝙖𝙮𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣, 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣,” the assemblies served as a platform wherein barangay programs, projects, and accomplishments were shared and presented, while residents given the opportunity to raise concerns, provide feedback, and engage directly with barangay officials.

With the active participation of residents, the activity highlighted the vital role of community engagement in shaping a responsive and accountable governance reinforcing the shared commitment towards 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 barangays.

The successful conduct of the 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 stood as a testament to the unity, cooperation, and collective action of the people of Calumpit in advancing local development.




📌 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘵, 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On March 18, 2026, the Municipal Composite Validation Assessment Task Team (CVATT) conducted the onsite validation of the Barangay Road Clearing Validation (BarCO) for the 1st quarter of 2026 in the Municipality of Calumpit.

The Municipal CVATT, led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government and composed of representatives from the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Local Government Unit, and Civil Society Organizations, inspected barangay roads complied with road clearing policies and directives.

The validation aims to ensure that public roads remain free from obstructions, support efficient traffic movement, and maintain unhampered access for emergency response.





📌 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴.

𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣 | 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗠𝗠𝗖𝗖) 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

On 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the Municipal Management Coordinating Committee (MMCC) convened its 1st Quarter Meeting, bringing together the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to strengthen collaboration in advancing peace and order and public safety in the Municipality of Calumpit.

Key discussions focused on enhancing the implementation of programs and initiatives of attached agencies, promoting a more efficient, coordinated, and responsive delivery of services to the community. The committee also emphasized the importance of the Barangay Assembly as a platform for transparency and citizen participation, alongside the continuous enforcement of road clearing operations to ensure accessibility and public safety. Additionally, updates on the scheduled Barangay Road Clearing (BaRCO) Validation were likewise discussed.

Through strengthened inter-agency coordination, the MMCC remains committed to a safer, organized, and responsive local governance system.




⚠️ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴.

🤵‍♀️🤵‍♂️ 𝘿𝙄𝙇𝙂 𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝙇𝙐𝙕𝙊𝙉: 𝗖/𝗠𝗟𝗚𝗢𝗢𝘀 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘

DILG Central Luzon underscores the important role of City and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (C/MLGOOs) in supporting the proper implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) system and promoting the rule of law at the community level.

At the frontline of local governance, C/MLGOOs guide and support barangay officials in the proper conduct of mediation and conciliation proceedings. From issuing summonses to facilitating hearings, they ensure due process under Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in community-based justice.

While the Lupon Tagapamayapa or Pangkat does not have the authority to physically compel individuals to appear, the law provides clear consequences for unjustified non-appearance.

Under Section 515 of the Local Government Code, any party or witness who refuses or willfully fails to appear despite a valid summons may be cited for indirect contempt of court. Penalties, as determined by the appropriate municipal or city court, may include fines or imprisonment.

In addition, failure to appear may result in procedural consequences. A complainant who does not attend the proceedings may be barred from filing the same case in court, while a respondent may be precluded from filing counterclaims arising from the same matter.

These provisions reinforce the importance of participating in barangay conciliation processes, which remain a vital first step in resolving disputes within communities.

DILG Central Luzon stands with every DILG Field Officer who continues to do the hard, often unseen work of upholding due process, guiding our barangays, and keeping our justice system working at the grassroots. Their courage, integrity, and commitment deserve not just recognition but respect.

For reference, the full text of the Local Government Code of 1991 may be accessed via http://bit.ly/LGCode1991.

𝗖/𝗠𝗟𝗚𝗢𝗢𝘀 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘: 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘

DILG Central Luzon underscores the important role of City and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (C/MLGOOs) in supporting the proper implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) system and promoting the rule of law at the community level.

At the frontline of local governance, C/MLGOOs guide and support barangay officials in the proper conduct of mediation and conciliation proceedings. From issuing summonses to facilitating hearings, they ensure due process under Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in community-based justice.

While the Lupon Tagapamayapa or Pangkat does not have the authority to physically compel individuals to appear, the law provides clear consequences for unjustified non-appearance.

Under Section 515 of the Local Government Code, any party or witness who refuses or willfully fails to appear despite a valid summons may be cited for indirect contempt of court. Penalties, as determined by the appropriate municipal or city court, may include fines or imprisonment.

In addition, failure to appear may result in procedural consequences. A complainant who does not attend the proceedings may be barred from filing the same case in court, while a respondent may be precluded from filing counterclaims arising from the same matter.

These provisions reinforce the importance of participating in barangay conciliation processes, which remain a vital first step in resolving disputes within communities.

DILG Central Luzon stands with every DILG Field Officer who continues to do the hard, often unseen work of upholding due process, guiding our barangays, and keeping our justice system working at the grassroots. Their courage, integrity, and commitment deserve not just recognition but respect.

For reference, the full text of the Local Government Code of 1991 may be accessed via http://bit.ly/LGCode1991.