21/03/2026
PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THE CONDUCT OF BARANGAY ASSEMBLY
CLARIFICATION ON THE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR BARANGAY ASSEMBLIES
The SK Council would like to clarify the procedures in the calling of the Barangay Assembly as provided in the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160). We want the public and our constituents to have a better understanding of the procedures in the calling of the Barangay Assembly as provided in the Local Government Code of 1991.
THE LEGAL MANDATE
As provided in Section 397 (c) of RA 7160:
"No meeting of the barangay assembly shall take place unless a written notice is given one (1) week prior to the meeting except on matters involving public safety or security, in which case notice within a reasonable time shall be sufficient."
Furthermore, the DILG Omnibus Guidelines (MC No. 2024-021 and updated issuances) reinforce that the Punong Barangay is responsible for ensuring that all members of the assembly, which includes all residents aged 15 and above, are properly informed through written notices and posters in public places.
The SK Council reiterates its commitment and obligation to represent the youth sector and actively participate in the legislative and consultative work of the Barangay, however, for any official to be present and prepared to report on the accurate and transparent financial reports and programs, the mandatory one-week written notice has to be observed.
Without the formal notice, the assembly cannot claim the "proper notice" which is a necessary requisite for a valid meeting.
As a matter of fact, we in the SK Council believe that local governance is built on respect and the rule of law, and we are open to constructive dialogue but will not tolerate unprofessionalism regarding their absence, especially when the legal notice for the same was not served, does not serve the best interest of the community.
We hope that in the future, a more collaborative and compliant manner of coordination with the Sangguniang Kabataan in the conduct of assemblies would be observed in order for the youth sector to be represented in a professional manner.
