Proponent: Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix • Hon. Maria Corazon M. Peñaflor
Date Filed: April 14, 2026
This proposed ordinance institutionalizes the Naga City Barangay Support Fund (BSF), transforming it from a recurring budget line item into a structured, policy-driven program. It establishes a comprehensive governance framework to ensure that financial assistance to the city’s 27 barangays is managed with transparency, equity, and accountability. By providing clear rules for allocation and utilization, the measure aims to empower local leadership while safeguarding public funds through strict monitoring and liquidation requirements.
Highlights of the Ordinance
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Institutionalization of the BSF: Formally establishes the Barangay Support Fund as a permanent mechanism for city-to-barangay financial assistance.
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Equitable Allocation Framework: Transitions from equal distribution to a formula-based system starting in FY 2027, considering factors like population, land area, and equal sharing.
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Authorized Fund Uses: Limits expenditures to high-impact areas such as basic services, community infrastructure, disaster response, and socio-economic development.
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Strict Prohibitions: Explicitly bans the use of funds for salaries, travels, luxury vehicles, and administrative overhead of the barangay.
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The BSF Registry: Mandates the creation of an official registry to track all requests, approvals, and the status of fund releases in real-time.
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Project Standards: Requires that all BSF-funded projects comply with national procurement laws and include visible “Project Signboards” for public transparency.
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Liquidation and Accountability: Implements a “No Liquidation, No Further Release” policy, requiring barangays to fully account for previous funds before receiving new ones.
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