1st Liga ng mga Barangay Congress in Tagum successful

TAGUM CITY, March 11, 2015 - A total of 272 participants from 21 different Barangays in Tagum City which includes Barangay Captains and Barangay Functionaries have attended the Liga ng mga Barangay Congress last February 26-28, 2015 at Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte.

Bigwigs also attended the congress led by Mayor Allan L. Rellon, Provincial Director Alex C. Roldan, City DILG Director, Eliza P. Mendoza, Vice Governor Victorio Suaybaguio Jr., Board Members Hon. Shirley Belen Aala, Hon. Vicente Eliot, Atty. Raymund Joey Millan, Vice Mayor Geterito Gementiza and Councilor Eva Lorraine Estabillo.

During the forum, speakers from DILG Legal Officer Atty. Erwin Enad lectured on the Latest Supreme Court Decision and important matters that relates on elections. Director Gary V. Martel from DBM Region XI also gave light on issues and concerns of barangay budget management for Salary Grade and Barangay Officials and Functionaries Benefits. Dir. Wilhelm M. Suyco, CESO IV, DILG Regional Director and Judge Arlene Palabrica were also invited as speakers.

ABC President Estabillo assures that they will work on improving the services rendered by barangay functionaries they benefited from the trainings and seminars conducted by the speakers during the Liga ng mga Barangay in relation to local governance.

“We want to increase the competitiveness of the Barangay level and access to boost productivity and to spur economic growth in Barangay level,” Estabillo said.

In attendance during the Liga ng mga Brangay congress were Hon. Kim Samuel l. Angoy – Apokon, Hon. Osias Y. Maug Jr- Bincungan, Hon. Bienvenido  Lagmay,  Jr-Busaon  Hon. Rosalie A. Edig-Canocotan, Hon. Arthur S. Ansale-Cuambogan, Hon. Rudy M. Corpuz-La Filipina, Hon. Edwin P. Balllesteros – Liboganon, Hon. Leo C. Uy- Madaum Hon. Ma. Teresa R. Reambonanza- Magdum, Hon. Renante S. Robles - Magugpo North,Hon. Prospero E. Estabillo, Jr- Magugpo  Poblacion, Hon. Allan Pereyras- magugpo west, Hon. Rex Jasper R. Aala- Mankilam Hon. Dionesio l. Suico- New Balamban, Hon. Wellie B. Arcayna- Nueva Fuerza, Hon. Silverio P. Quibradero – Pagsabangan, Hon. Harrison V. Collados- pandapan, Hon. Norlyn F. Oring- San Agustin, Hon. Rodito B. Pielago- San Isidro,Hon. Vilma T. Rivera - San Miguel, and Brgy Funtionaries of Magugpo East. (Gleiza Delgado of CIO Tagum)