The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has mobilized more than 42,000 barangays nationwide to hold their Barangay Assembly Day for the second semester of 2025 on any Saturday or Sunday this October, in line with Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, and Proclamation No. 599, series of 2018.

With the theme “Araw ng Pakikibahagi: Solusyon at Aksyon Ating Talakayin ngayong Barangay Assembly,” this nationwide call highlights the Marcos Administration’s push for transparent, accountable, and participatory governance, starting at the grassroots.

Through Memorandum Circular 2025-102, the DILG directed all punong barangays to deliver a substantive State of Barangay Address (SOBA) during their assembly day. The report should cover accomplishments, fiscal status, implementation of ongoing programs and projects, and compliance with national laws and DILG issuances.

Barangays are also expected to present updates on the implementation of key national initiatives such as the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC), the KALINISAN program, the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy, and the Barangay Violence Against Women (VAW) Desks.

Meanwhile, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairpersons must present their own reports and ensure that planning, financial, and accounting documents are properly posted on the SK Full Public Disclosure Policy Board.

The Department underscored the importance of the open forum segment in gathering feedback from residents to guide the legislative actions of the Sangguniang Barangay.

To ensure strong turnout, barangays must announce their assembly schedules at least one week in advance through banners and social media platforms.

The DILG also reminded barangay officials that failure to conduct their Barangay Assembly Day may warrant disciplinary action.

With the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) reset to 2026, the DILG emphasized that initiatives like the Barangay Assembly are essential to strengthening public trust, deepening civic participation, and sustaining good governance in every community.

Original Article At: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/Over-42000-Barangays-Mobilized-for-Assembly-Day-this-October/NC-2025-1228