MARAWI CITY (PIA) — The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) has commended 15 barangays in Lanao del Sur for their outstanding performance under the provincial government’s Building Opportunities for a Meaningful Bangsamoro Inclusive Town (BOMBIT) Program for 2024.
The recognized barangays 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).
MILG Lanao del Sur Provincial Director Cader D. Indar Jr. emphasized that these barangays serve as examples of how effective local governance can create positive change. He highlighted that their success reflects the value of prioritizing service over neglect in local administration.
The provincial government held a ceremony at the provincial capitol gymnasium on February 6 to formally recognize the top-performing barangays. Provincial Governor Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. and Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid R. Adiong presented checks amounting to P1.5 million each to the winning barangays. These funds will be used for projects that address the specific needs of their communities.
Indar also praised the BOMBIT program for its focus on rewarding barangays that demonstrate exemplary local governance.
“The BOMBIT Program stands as a testament to the transformative power of local governance, recognizing barangays that have not only fulfilled their duties but have exceeded expectations in serving their communities,” he said.
Governor Adiong explained that the program, launched in 2019, is designed to identify and empower barangays that excel in governance, public service delivery, and community engagement. He also detailed the process by which a committee, led by the Provincial Information Office, assesses barangays through field visits and evaluations to ensure they meet governance standards and effectively address the needs of their residents.
“This initiative recognizes the barangays that have shown excellence in fulfilling their duties as outlined in the 1991 Local Government Code and other related laws. We hope this will inspire other barangay LGUs to elevate their performance and foster a culture of good governance,” Gov. Adiong noted.
For his part, Vice Governor Adiong emphasized that the BOMBIT Program is part of the provincial government’s strategy to encourage barangays to deliver quality services to their communities. He also pointed out that the program is the first of its kind in the Philippines, recognizing barangay LGUs based on their performance.
Datu Dipangampong Unda, Punong Barangay of Langi Talub in the municipality of Masiu, expressed his appreciation for the recognition and credited the success to the active participation of his constituents. “Since I became Barangay Chairman, I have consistently urged my constituents to help me improve our barangay. Fortunately, they actively participated and cooperated in all the programs and initiatives of the provincial government,” he stated. (APB/PIA-10 Lanao del Sur)
