Search for Outstanding Barangay set in Surigao Norte

Thursday 14th of June 2012

SURIGAO CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte will launch the Search for Outstanding Barangay of the Province as a system of recognizing and granting of awards and incentives to outstanding barangays.

Governor Sol Matugas said the search aims to ensure the smooth implementation of the provincial government's Health, Education & Environment, Agri-Aquaculture, Livelihood, Spiritual and Senior Citizen (HEALS) Agenda. Specifically, it aims to strengthen barangay government capability to ensure effective and efficient delivery of barangay basic services.

Matugas stressed that as a basic political unit, the barangay is always in the forefront of development. “Through the barangay officials, the barangay plays multiple roles in governance with very limited resources, yet much is expected in terms of development. Collectively, the progress that took place at the barangay affirms the state of national development,” she added.

The search shall be conducted by cluster, e.g., Siargao Island Cluster, Mainland Cluster, and Surigao City Cluster.

Matugas said the search is a continuous activity, which will be conducted every six months. For the first round of implementation, the PAC will conduct on-site evaluation to municipal entries on June 18-22, 2012.

Awards will be given on July 2012 during Matugas’ State of the Province Address. (RER/FEA/Mary Jane Lepiten, DILG-SDN/PIA 13-Surigao del Norte)