DILG BATAD

Batad CSOs participated in the CSO Capacity Development Program for LHBs and LSBs today( November 12, 202), at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City

Attention, dear pet owners! 🐾

Tomorrow is a great day to take a big step for your dogs’ and cats’ health. 🐶🐱 Please arrive early by 8:30 AM 🕣 if you plan to have your pets neutered or spayed. Remember to bathe them 🛁, ensure they have fasted ⏳, and bring a leash or carrier 🐕🧺 for their comfort and safety.

We’re also excited to offer free rabies vaccinations 💉🦠 at the same venue—Gymnasium of Barangay Bolhog, Batad, Iloilo. This is a fantastic chance to protect your beloved pets and contribute to the well-being of our whole community 🌟🏡.

Let’s come together to keep our furry friends healthy and happy ❤️🐾—don’t miss out! See you tomorrow, bright and early! ☀️🎉🐕🐈🐩✨

The Local Government Code of 1991, also known as Republic Act 7160, is a significant milestone in Philippine governance, as it redefines the relationship between national and local administrations. The Code empowers local government units (LGUs), such as provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays, to make decisions, manage resources, and customize public services to the distinctive requirements of their communities by granting them greater autonomy. It officially signified the transfer of authority from the national government to the grassroots, thereby fostering accountable leadership and public participation.

The Code, through its comprehensive reforms, assigned crucial responsibilities to local government units (LGUs) in sectors such as health, agriculture, social welfare, environmental management, and local economic development. It also established mechanisms for citizen empowerment, such as recall and people's initiative, and mandated civil society participation in local councils and bodies. Additionally, it clarified the duties and powers of local officials. These provisions guarantee that ordinary citizens not only benefit from but also actively influence local governance and community progress.

Moreover, the Local Government Code has remained the cornerstone of democratic, decentralized governance in the Philippines for more than three decades since its passage. It underscores the principle that decisions should be made in the closest proximity to the people, thereby maintaining the vision of self-reliant, responsive, and empowered local communities across the country.