DILG Kawayan

23/06/2026

Serbisyo News || DILG Kawayan MLGOO Attends Regional Training of Trainers on Local Legislation and Codification

TACLOBAN CITY— The Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) of the Municipal Local Government Operations Office of Kawayan attended the Regional Training of Trainers on Local Legislation and Codification of Ordinances, held June 22–25, 2026 in Tacloban City.

The training aims to enhance the technical capacity of DILG personnel in local legislative processes and ordinance codification, enabling them to provide better technical guidance to local government units and barangays within their areas of jurisdiction.

19/06/2026

SERBISYO STORY || DILG Kawayan Conducts On-Ground Inspection of Barangay Governance Compliance

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Kawayan, in coordination with the Municipality of Kawayan, carried out the Open Governance on the Ground (OGG) inspection from June 15 to 17, 2026, covering all 20 barangays of the municipality. The inspection team, led by LGOO V Gibson C. Tobias together with Administrative Assistant Joey Vesagas and Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (MLGOO) Dexter Narrido, went barangay by barangay to validate compliance with key governance and service delivery standards mandated by the DILG.

The three-day activity assessed eight critical areas of barangay governance: the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP), the Sangguniang Kabataan Full Disclosure Policy (SKFDP), the posting of the Citizen's Charter, the operation of Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF), the presence and readiness of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) corners, the Halina't Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) program, adherence to KALINISAN cleanliness standards, and compliance with Barangay Road Clearing Operations (BarCO). Each component reflects a core commitment to transparency, youth governance accountability, public information access, environmental management, disaster preparedness, food security through home and community gardening, sanitation, and unobstructed access along barangay roads.

Through this ground-level validation, the DILG and the local government unit aim to pinpoint specific gaps in program implementation across the barangays, allowing for targeted technical assistance and capacity-building interventions where they are most needed. The findings of the OGG inspection will serve as a guide for crafting responsive support mechanisms, ensuring that every barangay in Kawayan is equipped to deliver consistent, quality public service to its constituents and that good governance truly reaches the ground.

16/06/2026

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Kawayan proudly congratulates all 20 Barangays of the Municipality of Kawayan for achieving 100% compliance in the recently concluded Barangay Development Council (BDAC) and Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC) Performance Audit 2026.

This remarkable milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment, dedication, and excellence of every Barangay Captain, Council Member, and local official who worked tirelessly to meet the standards of good governance. Your collective effort reflects a deep sense of responsibility and genuine service to your communities.

This achievement does not only reflect compliance — it reflects character, leadership, and love of service.

13/06/2026

Congratulations Local Government Unit of Kawayan under the leadership of Mayor Rudy Espina and Vice Mayor Jake Espina.

08/06/2026

Serbisyo Reel || Day 1
Liga ng mga Barangay of Kawayan and DILG Kawayan conducted a Barangay Councils Functional and SGLGB Compliance Training for 2026.

03/06/2026

SERBISYO NEWS || Building smarter barangays, one prompt at a time!

DILG Kawayan, led by MLGOO Dexter C. Narrido, empowered barangay secretaries today through a Capacity Building Training on AI Literacy and a hands-on workshop on drafting ordinances, resolutions, and other barangay documents using AI technology — held at the Mayor's Conference Hall, LGU Kawayan, June 3, 2026.

Harnessing the power of technology for better local governance and more responsive public service!




Video courtesy of Justine Cyril

22/04/2026

Ongoing | Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) Audit of the 20 Barangays of Kawayan.

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

READ | ‘NO EXCUSES ON TURNOVER’: DILG URGES EARLY INVENTORY PREPARATIONS FOR BARANGAYS, SKs

Months ahead of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed all barangay and SK officials nationwide to begin early inventory and turnover preparations to ensure seamless governance at the grassroots.

Issued through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021, the directive reinforces President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for accountability across all levels of government and aims to prevent disruptions in basic services during the transition of leadership in November.

“All barangay and SK officials must fully account for properties, financial records, documents, and money accountabilities before the assumption of newly elected officials,” the Department said.

To institutionalize the process, Punong Barangays are instructed to organize Barangay Inventory Teams (BITs), composed of barangay officials and community representatives, to oversee the documentation and turnover of all assets and records. SK Chairpersons are likewise directed to form SK Inventory Teams (SKITs), ensuring youth sector accountability is upheld.

These teams will conduct both initial and final inventories and will work closely with City and Municipal Assessment and Transition Teams to guarantee compliance and provide operational support throughout the transition period.

The directive is anchored on existing laws, including Presidential Decree No. 1445, the Local Government Code of 1991, and the SK Reform Act of 2015, all of which mandate proper management, documentation, and safeguarding of government resources.

The DILG warned that failure to properly turn over government properties and accountabilities may result in administrative and legal liability under existing laws, rules, and regulations.

The Department emphasized that a complete and transparent turnover is critical to ensuring continuity in public service and maintaining trust in local governance.

“Transitions should not interrupt service. This is about making sure every incoming official can continue delivering for their community from day one,” the Department added.

The BSKE is scheduled on the first Monday of November 2026.

07/04/2026

LOOK | Peace and order starts with everyday choices.

Sa ilalim ng Article 155, paragraph 2 ng Revised Penal Code, may pananagutan ang sinumang nagdudulot ng gulo sa pampublikong lugar kabilang ang kaguluhan habang lasing.

Hindi ito simpleng “bisyo lang.” Kapag may istorbo, may batas na umiiral.

Kasama rito ang:
• public disturbance at alarms and scandals
• unjust vexation o pang-iistorbo sa kapwa
• resistance o pagsuway sa awtoridad
• tumults at mas seryosong kaguluhan sa publiko
• acts against decency sa pampublikong lugar

At sa mga LGUs, may dagdag pang ordinansa sa public drinking, videoke, curfew, at iba pang nakakaapekto sa kaayusan.

Simple lang:
Uminom kung gusto. Huwag manggulo. Lalo na huwag gawin sa publikong lugar.

Respeto sa sarili. Respeto sa kapwa. Respeto sa komunidad.

May batas. Ipatupad natin nang tama.