MARAWI CITY (PIA) — The provincial government of Lanao del Sur has continued its commitment to strengthening local governance and promoting community development through the Building Opportunities for a Meaningful Bangsamoro Inclusive Town (BOMBIT) Program.
On January 13, 2025, Provincial Governor Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. recognized 15 barangays for their exemplary governance and public service, awarding each of them grants of P1.5 million worth of infrastructure projects.
The winning barangays for the 2024 BOMBIT program are Langi Talub (Masiu), Uya-an Proper (Madamba), Mapantao (Lumba Bayabao), Sundig (Butig), Singcara (Lumbayanague), Extension (Wao), Bangon Poblacion (Pagayawan), Dimagalin (Kapai), Madaya (Maguing), Eastern (Wao), Balut-Madiar (Tamparan), Dibarosan (Madalum), Lilod (Buadipuso Buntong), Mangayao (Taraka), and Bubong Guilopa (Mulondo).
The program, which began in 2019, seeks to identify and empower barangays that serve as models of good governance, efficient public service delivery, and community engagement. This initiative underscores the important role of barangays as the foundation of local governance, which directly affects the well-being of residents.
Since its inception, the BOMBIT program has grown in scope, with the first batch of awardees in 2019 consisting of six barangays, followed by 10 barangays recognized in 2023. For 2024, the number of awarded barangays increased to 15, signaling the continued success of the program in driving positive change across Lanao del Sur.
Each of the 15 winning barangays will receive a project worth P1.5 million that addresses critical community needs. This supports the barangays in building or upgrading essential services, creating lasting impacts that improve the daily lives of their constituents.
In his announcement on the provincial government’s official social media page, Adiong expressed his gratitude for the active participation and cooperation of the barangay leaders, especially their hard work in advancing good governance. He also emphasized that the success of the BOMBIT program lies in the collective efforts of the barangays, the provincial government, and the residents.
Following the announcement, members of the BOMBIT program team, together with engineers from the Provincial Engineer’s Office, visited on January 15, three of the 15 winning barangays to meet with local officials and discuss the preferred infrastructure projects for each barangay. These projects include a Legislative Building for Barangay Sundig, solar streetlamps for Barangay Singcara, and a hostel for Barangay Langi Talub to accommodate guests visiting from outside the province.
The team also plans to visit the other winning barangays in the coming weeks to discuss their proposed projects and assist with the planning and implementation process. These visits are part of the process to ensure the effective implementation of the awarded projects and to provide technical assistance where needed. (APB/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
