Jaja Roxas

⚔️🏀 SAN JOSE WARRIORS 🏀⚔️

QUARTERFINALS: THE ROAD TO GLORY

The elimination round is over. The standings are final. Eight teams remain, but only four will advance to the semifinals.

No room for complacency. No room for mistakes. The battle begins!

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⚔️ QUARTERFINAL 1

#1 MAGSAYSAY GLADIATORS 🆚 #4 BALAYBAY HARVESTERS

6-0 vs. 3-3

The undefeated Magsaysay Gladiators enter the quarterfinals with a perfect 6-0 record and the twice-to-beat advantage as the #1 seed in Bracket A.

A quarterfinalist last season, Magsaysay is looking to go even further this year.

But standing across them are the Balaybay Harvesters, who have completed an impressive turnaround. After being eliminated in the first round last season, Balaybay returns to the quarterfinals with a 3-3 record.

🔥 Magsaysay has the advantage. Balaybay has nothing to lose.

Can the Harvesters pull off the upset, or will the Gladiators continue their perfect run?

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⚔️ QUARTERFINAL 2

#1 SAN PABLO KNIGHTS 🆚 #4 STA. MARIA FALCONS

6-0 vs. — 3-3

The San Pablo Knights are another undefeated force, finishing the elimination round with a perfect 6-0 record.

As the #1 seed in Bracket B, the Knights enter with the twice-to-beat advantage, giving them a valuable cushion in the quarterfinals.

After finishing as finalists last season, San Pablo is back with one goal: finish the job.

But the Sta. Maria Falcons, a quarterfinalist last season, are ready to challenge the powerhouse Knights and create an upset of their own.

🔥 An undefeated team with an advantage meets a team fighting to keep its season alive.

Will San Pablo continue its dominant run, or can Sta. Maria deliver the upset?

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⚔️ QUARTERFINAL 3

#2 SAN JOSE WARRIORS 🆚 #3 NAGBUNGA CONQUERORS

5-1 vs. 4-2

A battle between two teams with semifinal experience.

The San Jose Warriors finished 5-1 and earned the #2 seed in Bracket A, giving them the twice-to-beat advantage.

After reaching the semifinals last season, the Warriors are once again knocking on the door of the next round.

But the Nagbunga Conquerors are no strangers to the pressure either. Also a semifinalist last season, Nagbunga finished this season with a strong 4-2 record.

🔥 Experience vs. experience. Strength vs. strength.

The Warriors have the advantage—but the Conquerors only need one win to put San Jose in a do-or-die situation.

One game could change everything.

⚔️ QUARTERFINAL 4

#2 DEL PILAR GENERALS 🆚 #3 SAN NICOLAS WARLORDS

5-1 vs. 3-3

The defending champions are back.

The Del Pilar Generals finished the elimination round with a 5-1 record, earning the #2 seed in Bracket B and, with it, the twice-to-beat advantage.

After capturing the championship last season, the Generals are once again on the hunt for another deep playoff run.

But the San Nicolas Warlords are coming in with something to prove.

After being eliminated in the first round last season, the Warlords have battled their way back to the quarterfinals with a 3-3 record.

🔥 The defending champions vs. a team seeking redemption.

Del Pilar has the twice-to-beat advantage—but San Nicolas only needs one victory to turn this series into a do-or-die battle for the Generals.

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🏆 THE QUARTERFINALS ARE HERE! 🏆

4 matchups. 8 teams. 4 tickets to the semifinals.

The #1 and #2 seeds have the twice-to-beat advantage.

But remember:

An advantage is not a guarantee.

The lower seeds have one chance to make a statement. The higher seeds have one chance to prove why they earned their position.

🔥 Upsets. Comebacks. Redemption. Championship dreams.

Everything is on the line.

WHO WILL SURVIVE THE QUARTERFINAL BATTLE?

🏀 THE ROAD TO GLORY CONTINUES! 🏆🔥

Castillejos 2026 Mayor's Cup Inter-Barangay Tournament

Maligayang Kaarawan po Mam Vice Gov Jaq Khonghun!!!!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐅. 𝐊𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐧!

May this special occasion bring you good health, happiness, and continued strength as you faithfully serve the people of Zambales. We wish you continued success and God's abundant blessings in all your endeavors.

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒚 𝑫. 𝑲𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒉𝒖𝒏, 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑻. 𝑬𝒔𝒑𝒐́𝒔𝒐, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒈𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒋𝒐𝒔.

Proud Batang San Jose!

Dalawang atleta mula sa ating barangay ang buong pusong kumatawan sa Zambales sa nakaraang CLRAA Volleyball na ginanap sa Baler, Aurora. Ipinakita ninyo ang galing, tapang, at dedikasyon na tunay na maipagmamalaki ng San Jose!

Saludo kami sa inyong pagsisikap at karangalan na dala ninyo para sa ating barangay. Patuloy kayong magsilbing inspirasyon sa kabataang San Jose! 💪🔥

DILG, isinusulong ang Digitalization sa mga Barangay Through Nationwide LGUSS-BIMS Adoption

In a major push to accelerate digital transformation at the grassroots level, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has mandated the nationwide adoption of the Local Government Unit Support System – Barangay Information Management System (LGUSS-BIMS).

Through a Memorandum Circular, the DILG now requires all barangays to adopt and operate the BIMS, a web-based platform that enables the systematic recording, updating, and management of critical barangay data. These include resident profiles, barangay properties, financial transactions, ordinances, and disaster response information.

Composed of 11 interconnected sub-systems, LGUSS-BIMS enables real-time monitoring, reporting, and data sharing between barangays and higher-level local government units (LGUs). The system is designed to standardize data management across barangays while improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the digitalization of barangay records and services.

The initiative forms part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s broader directive to digitize government services across all agencies and LGUs to ensure faster, more responsive, and citizen-centered public service through strengthened frontline and back-end operations.

Beyond administrative functions, the system also supports evidence-based governance by enabling barangays to utilize system-generated data for development planning, budget preparation, peace and order programs, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.

As of the latest DILG report, 9,774 out of 42,011 barangays, or 23 percent, are actively using the system, while 14,008 barangays, or 33 percent, have already undergone orientation on the use of BIMS.

The DILG assured the public that data privacy and security remain a top priority. Access to barangay websites under the system is limited and strictly complies with the Data Privacy Act, particularly given the sensitive nature of the information being handled.

With the implementation guidelines now in place, the DILG expects increased adoption of LGUSS-BIMS nationwide, marking a significant step toward more transparent, efficient, and data-driven barangay administration across the country.

Via DILG

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨🎄

As we celebrate this season of love, hope, and gratitude, I extend my heartfelt Christmas and New Year greetings to all our fellow youth leaders, partners, and constituents.

May this season remind us of the importance of unity, service, and compassion as we continue to work together for a stronger and more empowered youth sector. Let us welcome the coming year with renewed faith, purpose, and dedication to leadership that truly serves.

Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas and a prosperous, meaningful New Year filled with blessings and opportunities.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎁🎆

From:
Jhan Airel Martin L. Roxas
SK Federation President-Castillejos
Zambales SK Federation of Zambales – Vice President