The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday reported that 97.7% or 38,523 barangays nationwide are compliant with the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP), the highest in Philippine history.

Launched in 2019, the BFDP requires LGUs to disclose quarterly financial documents in at least three visible locations within the barangay. Reports include Barangay Budget; Summary of Income and Expenditures; 20% of NTA Utilization; Annual Procurement Plan; List of Notices of Award; and Itemized Monthly Collections.

At the other LGU levels, 79 provinces, 142 cities, and 1,408 municipalities are likewise fully compliant with the FDP.

Speaking at the DILG Kapihan, DILG National Barangay Operations Office Director Dennis D. Villaseñor summarized the Department’s 2025 accomplishments as MAKAMASA (Malinis na Kagawaran, Matibay na Sandigan ng Mamamayan) at TAMA (Tapat at Mahusay na Pamamahala).

“There was a demand last year for accountability and effective response to disasters at kami sa DILG ay masayang magsasabi na ang compliance level ng ating mga local government units mula sa mga barangay, lungsod, bayan, at lalawigan ay pinakamataas sa kasaysayan,” Villaseñor said.

He explained that the policy covers LGU budgets, procurement, and supplier awards, forming the foundation for transparent, accountable, participatory, and effective local governance.

Aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s digitalization mandate, Villaseñor noted that 1,147 cities and municipalities now comply with new and renewal business permits, 1,143 have automated business permit processes, and 440 comply with building permit reforms.

Over 1,000 barangays have adopted e-payment systems for utilities. Other improvements include: automated linking of barangay clearances in Business One-Stop-Shops (BOSS) for business, building, and telco permits: and Barangay Information Management System (BIMS) for profiles, certifications, Katarungang Pambarangay, ordinances, disaster resilience, GAD, and asset management.