The Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) has thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing Republic Act No. 12232, which extended the term of incumbent village officials and reschedules the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) up to November 2026.
President Marcos met with LnB officials led by its National President Maria Katrina Jessica Dy, at the Malacañan Palace on Thursday, where the group personally handed over LnB Resolution No. 13-2025 expressing their gratitude for the enactment of the law.
“A resolution expressing the sincere appreciation and profound gratitude of the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas to the President of the Republic of the Philippines His Excellency Ferdinand Bongbong Romualdez Marcos for his invaluable support in the enactment of Republic Act No. 12232 into law,” the resolution read.
During the meeting, President Marcos discussed with the group several ways to improve barangay governance.
These included proposals for mandatory leadership training for barangay officials, the institutionalization of a Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB), and the group’s legislative priorities.
The Chief Executive acknowledged the important role of barangays in local governance and encouraged the LnB to coordinate with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in implementing seminars and other leadership training programs for barangay officials.
The President likewise mentioned the postponement of the 2025 SGLGB, noting that it aims to align with the restructuring of the performance framework for local governments under the SGLG. He assured the LnB that local government leagues will be consulted to help ensure a more unified and results-based system.
President Marcos also reaffirmed support for key legislative measures, such as the Magna Carta for Barangay Officials, amendments to the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and the reprogramming of the SGLG.
The LnB represents over 42,000 barangays nationwide and serves as a platform for local leaders to raise concerns and improve barangay governance.
Under Dy’s leadership, the group follows the principle of “Serbisyong May Puso” – serving communities with compassion, integrity, and dedication. | PND
