Author: Hon. Elmer S. Baldemoro
Date Filed: April 28, 2026
This ordinance appropriates ₱27,000,000.00 for the 2026 Barangay Support Fund (BSF) to provide equitable financial assistance to all 27 barangays of Naga City. Each barangay is allocated a uniform amount of ₱1,000,000.00 to fund priority programs, projects, and activities that promote local development and community participation. The ordinance establishes a structured framework for fund utilization, requiring specific documentary milestones—such as barangay resolutions and programs of work—to ensure transparency and accountability in how public funds are spent at the grassroots level.
Highlights of the Proposed Ordinance:
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Uniform Allocation: Provides an equal distribution of ₱1,000,000.00 to every barangay in Naga City to ensure fairness regardless of size or population.
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Mandatory Documentation: Release of funds is strictly contingent on the submission of a Barangay Resolution, a detailed Program of Works (POW), and a Project Design.
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Flexible Implementation Modalities: Allows funds to be managed either through a direct transfer to the barangay (subject to accounting rules) or through implementation by city departments in coordination with local leaders.
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Project Categorization: Allocates the ₱1M to each of the twenty-seven (27) barangays into specific functional categories:
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Programs and Projects: ₱950,000.00
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Barangay Socio-Cultural Activities: ₱25,000.00
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Baranggay Foundation Anniversary Celebration: ₱25,000.00
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Executive Authority: Grants the City Mayor continuing authority to sign Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with barangays to expedite the transfer and utilization of the funds.
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Accountability Framework: Subject to existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws to prevent the misuse of the ₱27M total appropriation.
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