CR: NBOO-2023-03-09-025

RSCN-2023-03-13-115

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NATIONAL BARANGAY OPERATIONS OFFICE
DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
www.dilg.gov.ph

MEMORANDUM

FOR : ALL DILG REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND MINISTER OF THE

INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT – BANGSAMORO
AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MUSLIM MINDANAO

SUBJECT : DRAFT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR RE MAHUSAY AT TAPAT:

YARDSTICK FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE (MATYAG)

DATE : March 9, 2023

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Office of the Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs (OUSBA), in collaboration with
the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) as the bureau in-charge in the
formulation of policies, plans and programs for barangay governance, conceptualized
the “MAHUSAY AT TAPAT: YARDSTICK FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE
(MATYAG) PROGRAM”.

MATYAG shall serve as the Department’s accountability program for the barangays.
Given that barangays serve as partners of the national government in responding to
development challenges at the grassroot level, it is important to ensure that they have
the ability to perform their duties and functions by knowing their current capacities as
well as the issues and problems being experienced by the barangays, among others.

Mahusay at Tapat as core values of good governance foster public participation and
promote inclusion in decision-making processes. Moreover, MATYAG shall be the
basis of the OUSBA and NBOO for the Department’s planning, budgeting, and
designing of capacity development interventions for barangays.

ACTION REQUESTED

In view of the foregoing, may we respectfully request for your comments, inputs and
suggestions on the draft MC on or before March 16, 2023.

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”

Trunkline No.: 8876-34-54
Your preferential attention on this matter is highly appreciated.

DENNIS D. VILLASEÑOR, MNSA, CESO IV

Director IV, NBOO

Cc : USEC FELICITO VALMOCINA

Barangay Affairs
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City
http://www.dilg.gov.ph

GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAHUSAY AT TAPAT:

YARDSTICK FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE (MATYAG) PROGRAM

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ____________

Date: _____________

1. Rationale

The barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of

government in the provision of basic services and implementation of programs,
projects and activities. With the implementation of the Supreme Court Ruling on
the Mandanas-Garcia Petitions, the increase in the National Tax Allocation (NTA)
of the barangays will result in more programs and projects being implemented
because funds were given to them as a subsidy for continuous development. It is
imperative that the barangays should perform at their optimum capacity in
providing quality public service to the people.

Relatedly, the DILG, as the agency that exercises general supervision of local
governments, is mandated to oversee how the barangays effectively perform their
duties and functions, ensure that there is a capacity-building mechanism instituted
for them in assuming their roles and responsibilities, and set the standards that
create a culture of quality public service.

In view of this, the Office of the Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs (OUSBA), as
the office mandated1 to provide guidance on the implementation of Department
policies, programs and projects for barangays, and to perform on-the-ground
supervision, monitoring, inspection and validation of barangay governance and
activities, shall be implementing the “MAHUSAY AT TAPAT: YARDSTICK FOR
ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE(MATYAG) PROGRAM”.

MATYAG shall serve as the Department’s accountability program for the

barangays. Given that barangays serve as partners of the national government in
responding to development challenges at the grassroot level, it is important to
ensure that they have the ability to perform their duties and functions by knowing
their current capacities as well as the issues and problems being experienced by
the barangays, among others.

Mahusay at Tapat as core values of good governance foster public participation

and promote inclusion in decision-making processes. Moreover, MATYAG shall
be the basis of the OUSBA and the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO)
1
Reference: DILG Department Order No. 2022-749 dated September 20, 2022 re: Delineation of Functions,
Roles and Responsibilities of DILG Key Officials

“Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan”

Trunkline No.: 8876-3454
 for the Department’s planning, budgeting, and designing of capacity development
interventions for barangays.

2. Purpose

This Memorandum Circular is hereby issued to establish the guidelines in the

implementation of MATYAG Program in all barangays nationwide.

3. Legal Bases

3.1 Section 5, Article II of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the

Philippines declares that the maintenance of peace and order, the
protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general
welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy;

3.2 Section 3 (h) and 3 (m), and Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991, provide that there
shall be a continuing mechanism to enhance local autonomy not only by
legislative enabling acts but also by administrative and organizational
reforms, that the national government shall ensure that decentralization
contributes to the continuing improvement of the performance of local
government units (LGUs) and the quality of community life, that each LGU
shall exercise its powers essential to the promotion of the general welfare;

3.3 Section 17 (b) (2) of LGC, declares the provision of the minimum basic
services and facilities in the barangay;

3.4 Section 5 (a) and 5 (b) of Rule II of the Implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) of Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the Department of the
Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, mandate the Department to
assist the President in the exercise of general supervision over local
governments and advise the President in the promulgation of policies,
rules, regulations, and other issuances on the general supervision over
local governments and on public order and safety;

3.5 Section 5 of Executive Order No. 138 s. 2021 or the Full Devolution of
Certain Functions of the Executive Branch to Local Government, Creation
of a Committee on Devolution, and for Other Purposes, mandates all LGUs
to prepare their respective devolution transition plans (DTPs) which
conform to the guidelines issued by the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM) and the DILG.

3.6 Section 34 of the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that the LGUs
shall promote the establishment and operation of people’s and non-
government organizations to become active partners in the pursuit of local
autonomy. The emergence of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-

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 Government Organizations (NGOs) aims to assist the government in
providing basic services most effectively and efficiently through
decentralization and empowerment.

3.7 Section 32 of the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that the city or
municipality, through the city or municipal Mayor concerned, shall exercise
general supervision over component Barangays to ensure that said
Barangays act within the scope of their prescribed powers and functions.

4. Coverage

This policy covers all Provincial Governors, City/Municipal Mayors, Punong

Barangays, BARMM Minister of the Interior and Local Government, DILG
Regional/Provincial/City Directors, City/Municipal Local Government Operations
Officers, Accredited CSOs, and others concerned.

5. Policy Content and Guidelines

5.1 MATYAG and its Objectives

MATYAG shall be implemented to achieve the following objectives:

5.1.1 To conduct rapid validation of:

5.1.1.1 Barangay compliance to their mandates to determine
the following:
5.1.1.1.1 Current capacities of barangays; and
5.1.1.1.2 Status of engagements with accredited
barangay-based NGO and/or CSO.
5.1.1.2 Notable practices on barangay governance;
5.1.1.3 Priority concerns and challenges of barangays;
5.1.1.4 Priority Capacity Development interventions needed;
and,
5.1.1.5 Implementation of priority PPAs of the Department
relative to barangay governance, including but not
limited to, Barangay Road Clearing Operations
(BaRCO), Barangay Tanod Skills Enhancement
(BTSE), Halina't Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay
(HAPAG) sa Barangay, Barangay Full Disclosure
Policy (BFDP) and Seal of Good Local Governance for
Barangay (SGLGB).

5.1.2 To maximize the engagement of Civil Society Organizations in the

implementation and monitoring of various projects, programs and
activities in the barangay; and

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 5.1.3 To recognize good performance by conferring Performance
Badges to barangays that were able to successfully implement
DILG priority PPAs for the barangays.

5.2 Components of the MATYAG

MATYAG shall be anchored on five (5) main components, to wit: 1.) Rapid
Validation; 2.) Monitoring of compliance of barangays to DILG Priority
PPAs; 3.) Galing ng Barangay, 4.) Conferment of Performance Badges
and 5.) CSO Engagement.

5.2.1 Component 1: Rapid Validation – An onsite validation shall be

conducted to determine the status of compliance of the target
barangays on various mandates from the Local Government
Code (LGC) and subsequent functions provided by other laws.

Activities under Component 1:

5.2.1.1. Dissemination of Validation Tools – There shall be
two (2) sets of validation tools to be used by the
MATYAG Teams, namely:

Tool Brief Description

1. Online Survey These online survey forms shall be
Forms (OSF) accomplished prior to the onsite
(Annex A): validation and must be accomplished by
1.1. Top the following at least ten (10)
Problems in respondents from each barangay -
Barangays  Five (5) elected and appointed
1.2. Notable officials from the barangay; and
Practices on  Five (5) from the general public.
Barangay
Governance
1.3. Priority
Capacity
Development
Interventions
Needed
2. Barangay Rapid The BRVC shall be the main tool in
Validation assessing the compliance of the
Checklist barangays to mandates of the LGC and
(BRVC) other laws. Barangays are tasked to
(Annex B) make available all Means of Verification
(MOVs) as the same will be required to

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 Tool Brief Description
be presented to the MATYAG Teams
during the onsite validation.

Additional questions to cover concerns

regarding different DILG priority PPAs
shall also be included in the BRVC as
may be deemed necessary.

5.2.1.2. Conduct of National Orientation – A virtual National

Orientation shall be conducted by the NBOO to be
attended by the MATYAG Teams, to prepare them for
the upcoming onsite validation. The schedule and other
details of the said Orientation shall be announced in a
separate issuance.

5.2.1.3. On-site Validation of MATYAG Team – The MATYAG

Teams shall conduct the validation in all barangays
nationwide utilizing the validation tools developed. The
specific schedule and other details of which shall be
announced in a separate issuance.

5.2.1.4. IT-Enabled Program – MATYAG shall be centralized on

the Department's information communication and
technology (ICT) component, which is critical to
achieving the intended governance outcomes. The
program is IT-enabled as it shall have a customizable
database system designed to collect methodically,
store, track, manage, interpret, and utilize data from the
barangay that will create a linkage with the Seal of the
Good Local Governance for Barangay Information
System (SGLGB IS) to cross-validate the results and
indices of the Rapid Validation. Results of which shall
also be made publicly accessible.

5.2.2 Component 2: Monitoring of compliance of barangays to

DILG Priority PPAs – The MATYAG Teams shall assess and
document the implementation progress of various barangay-
related PPAS. An online monitoring checklist developed by
NBOO, shall be the basis in the preparation of a National Report
to the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government. Said
Report shall highlight the results of the on-site validations and
recommendations for capacity development interventions to
improve the delivery of basic services in the barangay level.

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 5.2.3 Component 3: Galing ng Barangay (GABAY) – In view of the
roles of barangay officials and CSOs in promoting good
governance, the MATYAG shall conduct learning and
development interventions through GABAY. Said initiative is
designed to recognize the extensive role of the barangays in
delivering basic services to their constituents while acting as the
link between the national government and the people. With this
enormous expectation, there is a need to collate best practices
and interventions delivered by the barangays which will serve as
models for other barangays. The notable practices on barangay
governance shall also be documented by the MATYAG Teams,
which shall then be used as basis in the development of a GABAY
Electronic Compendium. The detailed implementing guidelines
for the GABAY component of MATYAG shall be communicated in
a separate issuance.

5.2.4 Component 4: Conferment of Performance Badges –

Following a progressive assessment on the compliance of
barangays to their mandates, a Performance Badge shall be
awarded to barangays that successfully implements DILG priority
PPAs, such as Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay sa Barangay
(HAPAG), Listahan ng mga Gawain ni Kapitan at ng Pamayanan
(Listo si KAP), and the likes. The criteria for the conferment of
said Performance Badges shall be communicated in a separate
issuance by the proponent of the priority PPAs.

5.2.5 Component 5: CSO Engagement – The importance of

community representatives in the implementation of multi-
sectoral interventions such as MATYAG cannot be
underestimated. With the engagement of local CSO
representatives, the Department can ensure that every aspect of
MATYAG’s roll-out is done with consideration for, and
engagement of stakeholders at all levels. As such, in the
implementation of all components of MATYAG, the participation
of CSO representatives is mandatory.

5.3 Timelines

The activities shall be conducted in accordance to the following schedule:

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 Activities Timeline

Printing and dissemination of MATYAG Validation Tools April 2023

Development of MATYAG Helpline April 2023

Organization of MATYAG Teams April 2023

Orientation for MATYAG Regional and Provincial May 2023

Officers

Roll Out Orientation MATYAG City/Municipal Teams May-June 2023

Onsite Validation of MATYAG Teams July - November

2023

Progress Monitoring and Reporting April - December

2023

5.4 Organization of MATYAG Project Management Office

(PMO)

5.4.1 The MATYAG PMO shall be organized at the DILG Central Office.
There shall be a Program Manager supported by six (6) technical
and administrative staff. MATYAG Teams shall likewise be
established at the Regional and Provincial Level.

5.4.2 The MATYAG PMO shall undertake management functions as

may be required by superiors/top management as indicated in the
MATYAG Organizational Structure (Annex C)

5.5 Institutional Arrangements

5.5.1 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

5.5.1.1 DILG Regional Offices

5.5.1.1.1 Organize a Regional MATYAG Team
5.5.1.1.2 Ensure compliance of the Regional MATYAG
Team to this policy;
5.5.1.1.3 Ensure the smooth implementation of MATYAG
activities in the region; and
5.5.1.1.4 Cause the widest dissemination of this policy
within their respective jurisdictions.

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5.5.1.2 DILG Provincial Offices
5.5.1.2.1 Organize a Provincial MATYAG Team
5.5.1.2.2 Ensure compliance of the Provincial MATYAG
Team to this policy;
5.5.1.2.3 Ensure the smooth implementation of MATYAG
activities in the province; and
5.5.1.2.4 Cause the widest dissemination of this policy
within their respective jurisdictions.

5.5.1.3 DILG City/Municipal Offices

5.5.1.3.1 Organize a City/Municipal MATYAG Team,
composed of one (1) City/Municipal MATYAG
Officer and two (2) members of accredited
CSOs; and,
5.5.1.3.2 Provide technical assistance to barangays,
particularly those which are lagging behind
based on the results of MATYAG validation.

5.5.1.4 National Barangay Operations Office

5.5.1.4.1 Conduct the National Orientation for the
MATYAG Teams;
5.5.1.4.2 Develop a monitoring system via Google sheets;
5.5.1.4.3 Assist the MATYAG Teams in the conduct of the
on-site validations;
5.5.1.4.4 Oversee the preparation and submission of the
National Report and submit the same to the
Office of the Secretary through the OUSBA.

5.5.1.5 Office of the Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs

5.5.1.5.1 Oversee the implementation of MATYAG; and,
5.5.1.5.2 Secure funding support for the conduct of the
MATYAG activities.

5.5.1.6 MATYAG Project Management Office

5.5.1.6.1 National MATYAG Team
5.5.1.6.1.1 Take the lead in the overall planning,
organizing, and coordination for MATYAG
implementation;
5.5.1.6.1.2 Conduct onsite validation at target
barangays relative to the implementation of
different DILG priority PPAs;
5.5.1.6.1.3 Spearhead the development of GABAY
Electronic Compendium and National
Report to be submitted to the OUSBA
through NBOO;

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 5.5.1.6.1.4 Spearhead drafting of policies, reports and
other communications relative to MATYAG
5.5.1.6.1.5 Facilitate the hiring of Regional and
Provincial MATYAG Officers;
5.5.1.6.1.6 Ensure that the financial and manpower
resources are managed in the most efficient
and effective manner towards
accomplishing the objectives of MATYAG
Program;
5.5.1.6.1.7 Together with CSO partners, ensure that
the physical and financial targets are
delivered and that the objectives and
outcomes are achieved through close
coordination with other stakeholders;
5.5.1.6.1.8 Conduct trainings, orientations, workshops,
and related activities for the advancement of
the program’s goals;
5.5.1.6.1.9 Develop online learning modules and
helpline mechanism though online social
media platforms; and,
5.5.1.6.1.10 Undertake other management functions as
may be required by superiors/top
management.

5.5.1.6.2 Regional MATYAG Teams

5.5.1.6.2.1 Closely coordinate with the National
MATYAG Team in the overall planning,
organizing, and coordination for MATYAG
implementation;
5.5.1.6.2.2 Provide technical assistance to the
Provincial MATYAG Teams to ensure
smooth implementation of this program;
5.5.1.6.2.3 Collate all Provincial/HUC/ICC Reports on
MATYAG submitted to the region;
5.5.1.6.2.4 Monitor and ensure the submission of all
accomplished validation tools by the
Provincial/HUC/ICC MATYAG Teams
through https://bit.ly/RAPIDMonitoring and
https://bit.ly/ValidationTools-
Accomplishment; and
5.5.1.6.2.5 Regularly update the Regional Monitoring
Sheet found on this link:
https://bit.ly/RegionalAccomplishments.

5.5.1.6.3 Provincial MATYAG Teams

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 5.5.1.6.3.1 Closely coordinate with the Regional
MATYAG Team in the overall planning,
organizing, and coordination for the
MATYAG program implementation;
5.5.1.6.3.2 Provide technical assistance to the
City/Municipal MATYAG Teams to ensure
smooth implementation of this program;
5.5.1.6.3.3 Collate all City/Municipal Reports on
MATYAG submitted to the province;
5.5.1.6.3.4 Monitor and ensure the submission of all
accomplished validation tools by the
City/Municipal MATYAG Teams through
https://bit.ly/RAPIDMonitoring and
https://bit.ly/ValidationTools-
Accomplishment; and
5.5.1.6.3.5 Regularly update the Provincial Monitoring
Sheet found on this link:
https://bit.ly/ProvincialMATYAG.

5.5.1.6.4 City/Municipal MATYAG Teams

5.5.1.6.4.1 Conduct on-site validation in the target
barangays;
5.5.1.6.4.2 Ensure that the OSF (available through this
link: https://bit.ly/NBOO-MATYAG2023)
and BRVC are disseminated and
accomplished prior to the onsite validation;
5.5.1.6.4.3 Ensure that MOVs for the Barangay Rapid-
Validation Checklist (see Annex B) are
available during the onsite validation; and
5.5.1.6.4.4 Encode the data on the validated and
signed Barangay Rapid-Validation
Checklist in the Online Database:
https://bit.ly/RAPIDChecklist.

5.5.2 Local Government Units

5.5.2.1 Provincial Government

5.5.2.1.1 Ensure the smooth conduct of MATYAG
activities; and
5.5.2.1.2 Provide technical and/or financial assistance to
barangays, particularly those which are lagging
behind based on the results of MATYAG
validation.

5.5.2.2 City/Municipal Government

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 5.5.2.2.1 Ensure the smooth conduct of MATYAG
activities; and
5.5.2.2.2 Provide technical and/or financial assistance to
barangays, particularly those which are lagging
behind based on the results of MATYAG
validation.

5.5.2.3 Barangay
5.5.2.3.1 Ensure the smooth conduct of MATYAG
activities;
5.5.2.3.2 Ensure the attendance of barangay officials and
other stakeholders during MATYAG activities;
and
5.5.2.3.3 Ensure the availability of all MOVs and pertinent
documents during the on-site validation.

5.5.3 Civil Society Organizations

5.5.3.1 As members of the City/Municipal MATYAG Teams,
participate in the conduct of on-site validation in the
barangays within the locality.

5.5.4 Citizenry
5.5.4.1 Provide feedback and recommendations on the
implementation of the MATYAG Program via different
communication platforms.

5.6 Reporting Scheme

To ensure proper and timely documentation of progress and results of the

validation, the MATYAG Teams shall be guided by the following reporting
scheme:

Kind of Report When to Submit OPR Where to Submit

- Online Survey - One (1) week DILG DILG Provincial

Forms before the onsite City/Municipal Offices
(Link: validation Offices
https://bit.ly/NBOO-
MATYAG2023)

- Barangay Rapid-
Validation - One (1) week
Checklist after the onsite

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 Kind of Report When to Submit OPR Where to Submit

(Link: validation
https://bit.ly/RAPID
Checklist)

- Consolidated - Two (2) weeks DILG Provincial DILG Regional

Validation Tools after completion of Offices Offices
Databases onsite validation in
(Links: the barangays of
https://bit.ly/RAPID component cities
Monitoring and municipalities.

https://bit.ly/Validati
onTools-
Accomplishment)

- Provincial - Every 3rd day of

Monitoring Sheet the month for
(Link: progress
https://bit.ly/Provin monitoring.
cialMATYAG)

- Consolidated - Two (2) weeks DILG Regional NBOO

Validation Tools after completion of Offices
Databases onsite validation in
(Links: the barangays of
https://bit.ly/RAPID HUCs/ICCs.
Monitoring

https://bit.ly/Validati
onTools-
Accomplishment)

- Regional - Every 7th day of

Monitoring Sheet the month for
(Link: progress
https://bit.ly/Region monitoring
alAccomplishments
)

- National - Every 10th day of National OUSBA; OSEC

Monitoring Report the month for MATYAG PMO;
progress NBOO
monitoring

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 Kind of Report When to Submit OPR Where to Submit

- National Terminal - NLT EO

Report December 2023

6. Annexes

Annex A – Online Survey Forms

Annex B – Barangay Rapid Validation Checklist
Annex C – MATYAG Organizational Structure
Annex D – MATYAG Budgetary Requirements
Annex E – MATYAG Program Framework

7. Effectivity

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

8. Approving Authority

ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.

Secretary

9. Feedback

For related queries, kindly contact the National Barangay Operations Office at
telephone numbers: (02) 8925-0328, (02) 8925-1137 and/or (02) 8763454 local
4405/4406, or email address: nboo.dilgco2020@gmail.com.

OSEC/OUSBA/NBOO/dtr

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ANNEX A: ONLINE SURVEY FORMS

Date: __________________
A. A SURVEY ON THE PARAMOUNT PROBLEMS IN THE BARANGAY

II. Profile of the Respondent

A. Region 10. Region IX
1. Region I 11. Region X
2. Region II 12. Region XI
3. Region III 13. Region XII
4. Region IV-A 14. Caraga
5. MIMAROPA 15. BARMM
6. Region V 16. CAR
7. Region VI 17. NCR
8. Region VII
9. Region VIII

B. Province

C. City/Municipality

D. Economic Profile of the Barangay

1. Urban
2. Rural

E. Age
1. 15-30
2. 31-59
1. 60 and above

F. Gender
1. Female
2. Male
3. LGBT

G. Monthly Income
1. Below Php 10,000
2. Php 10,000 – 39,999
3. Php 40,000 – 69,000
4. Php 70,000 and above

H. Period of Residency in the Barangay

1. 0-2 years
2. 3-10 years
3. 11 years and above
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III. From each category, strictly choose the top two (2) problems you think are the
most important to solve. Item number 6 is allotted for you to include a specific
problem you have in mind.

A. Barangay Governance
1. Corruption
2. Incompetence
3. Insufficient Funds
4. Lack of Citizen Participation
5. Lack of Transparency
6. Others (please specify)

B. Peace and Order, and Public Safety

1. Drugs
2. Criminalities
3. Extra-judicial Killings
4. Illegal Gambling and Drinking in the Streets
5. Stray Animals
6. Others (please specify)

C. Social Problems
1. Poverty
2. Overpopulation
3. Ethnic Conflict
4. No/Limited access to schools
5. Gender Inequalities
6. Others (please specify)

D. Environmental Problems
1. Dirty/Clogged Canals
2. Poor implementation of Solid Waste Management
3. Pollution
4. Flooding
5. Smoking and Vaping
6. Others (please specify)

E. Health Issue
1. No access to Hospitals/Health Centers
2. No access to potable water
3. No access to birth control program
4. Malnutrition
5. No access to free medicine
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6. Others (please specify)

F. Economic and Livelihood

1. High Cost of Living
2. Unemployment/Lack of Business Opportunity
3. Poor access to public transportation
4. No or limited access to market
5. Presence of Informal Settlers and Mendicants
6. Others (please specify)

IV. Should you have other things in mind, specify them in the space below.

V. Among the categories above, rank them according to the most

important problem to solve, 6 being the highest and 1, being the lowest.

Barangay Governance
Peace and Order, and Public Safety
Social Problems
Environmental Problems
Health Issue
Economic and Livelihood

VI. Among all the identified problems above, name the top 5 which you
think deserves the utmost prioritization.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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B. SURVEY ON NOTABLE PRACTICES

THEMATIC AREAS BEST PRACTICE
Project Title:

FINANCIAL
ADMINISTRATION Description:
AND
SUSTAINABILITY

Period of Implementation:

Awards/Recognition Received:
Project Title:

Description:
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS

Period of Implementation:

Awards/Recognition Received:

Project Title:

Description:

SAFETY, PEACE
AND ORDER
Period of Implementation:

Awards/Recognition Received:
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THEMATIC AREAS BEST PRACTICE

SOCIAL Project Title:
PROTECTION AND
SENSITIVITY Description:

Period of Implementation:

Awards/Recognition Received:

Project Title:

Description:
BUSINESS-
FRIENDLINESS
AND Period of Implementation:
COMPETITIVENES
S

Awards/Recognition Received:

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Description:

ENVIRONMENTA
L MANAGEMENT
Period of Implementation:

Awards/Recognition Received:
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C. SURVEY ON THE PRIORITY CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

INTERVENTIONS NEEDED BY THE BARANGAY

Identify at least 2 priority CapDev interventions needed by the barangay under each of
the following CapDev Pillars:

CapDev Pillars Priority Target Source of

CapDev Barangay Expected Support/
Interventions Official/ Output Technical
Needed Personnel Assistance

Structure: 1. 1. 1. 1.
Presence of 2. 2. 2. 2.
appropriate
structure/s (office,
committee or
workgroup,) with
defined authority
and accountability
for performing the
necessary functions
within a service or
program area.)

Enabling 1. 1. 1. 1.
Mechanisms: 2. 2. 2. 2.
Presence of policy
and to promulgate
guiding principles
for the planning,
development,
implementation,
monitoring and
reporting on service
delivery functions,
programs and
projects.

Competency 1. 1. 1. 1.
Knowledge and 2. 2. 2. 2.
skills of people who
need to perform
their assigned
functions in a
program. These
include acquisition
of relevant technical
and functional
competencies and
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CapDev Pillars Priority Target Source of

CapDev Barangay Expected Support/
Interventions Official/ Output Technical
Needed Personnel Assistance

skills on
management and
operations,
planning, monitoring
and reporting.

Knowledge and 1. 1. 1. 1.
Learning 2. 2. 2. 2.
Mechanism for data
generation,
analyzation, and
sharing and utilizing
data and
information as basis
for decision-making
and continual
improvement.

Management 1. 1. 1. 1.
Systems and 2. 2. 2. 2.
Processes
Systems, processes
and procedures for
managing
programs, to include
planning and
budgeting, design
and development,
implementation,
monitoring and
reporting, and
employee
performance
monitoring,
evaluation and
incentives system.

Leadership 1. 1. 1. 1.
Manifested through 2. 2. 2. 2.
mechanisms for:
defining vision,
mission objectives
and core values,
setting strategic
directions, ensuring
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CapDev Pillars Priority Target Source of

CapDev Barangay Expected Support/
Interventions Official/ Output Technical
Needed Personnel Assistance

transparency and
accountability in the
LGU’s operations,
instituting
participatory
mechanisms,
establishing
partnerships and
collaboration, and
visible sponsorship
of programs.
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ANNEX B: BARANGAY RAPID VALIDATION CHECKLIST

PERFORMANCE COMPLIANT?
INDICATORS MOVs LEGAL BASIS REMARKS
Yes? No?
1. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
1. Compliance with BFDP Board DILG MC
the Barangay Full No. 2014-81
Disclosure
Policy (BFDP)
2. Approval of the Copy of Appropriation Sec 391(a)(3)
barangay budget Ordinance of LGC of 1991
on the specified
timeframe
3. Citizens’ Citizens’ Charter Sec 6 of RA
Charter (CitCha) conspicuously displayed 9485 (Anti-Red
Tape Act of
2007
4. Conduct of Post Activity Report on ● DILG MC
Barangay Assembly the latest conduct No. 2020-
barangay assembly 137
● Sec 397(b)
of LGC of
1991
● Proclamatio
n No. 599
2. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
1. Barangay Disaster ● EO or similar Sec 1, Rule 6
Risk Reduction and issuance or RA 10121
Management creating
Committee/Plan BDRRMC
(BDRRMC/P) ● Approved
BDRRM Plan
● Appropriation
Ordinance
2. Extent of risk ● Presence of Local Rule 6, Section
assessment and Risk Map 4 of the IRR of
early warning ● Presence of Early RA 10121
system (EWs) Warning System

3. Extent of ● EO or similar Section 12(b)

preparedness for issuance creating of RA 10121
effective response Barangay Emergency
and early recovery Response Team/s
(BERTs)
● Photos of Disaster
Response
Equipment/Supplies
certified by the
Punong Barangay
● Photos of
evacuation
center/designated
evacuation center
certified by the
C/MDRRMO
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PERFORMANCE COMPLIANT?
INDICATORS MOVs LEGAL BASIS REMARKS
Yes? No?
3. SAFETY, PEACE AND ORDER
1. Maintenance of ● Presence of RBIs Sec 394 of
Record of Barangay (Masterlist, LGC of 1991m
Inhabitants (RBIs) Logbook, System)

2. Organization and ● EO or similar DILG MC

strengthening issuance on the No. 2003-42
capacities of organization of the
Barangay Tanod Barangay Tanod

● Certificate of
Attendance/Participatio
n
3. Mechanisms on the ● EO or similar DILG MC
prevention and issuance on the No. 2020-
control of COVID- organization of 018
19 BHERTs

● Enacted Ordinance

4. SOCIAL PROTECTION AND SENSITIVITY

1. Mechanism for Anti- ● EO, Ordinance or MC No. 2017-

Violence Against similar document 114
Women establishing the
Barangay Violence
Against Women
(VAW) Desk with
designated VAW
Desk officer
● Presence of VAW Desk
with designated
Officer

2. Access to health and ● EO or similar issuance Section 17 of

social welfare on the Appointment of RA 7160.
services in the BHW, BNS
barangay ● Presence of
Barangay Health
Station/Center
(BHS/C)

3. Functionality of the Copy of Annex 3

Barangay (C/MAT Audit Form), if
Development available
Council (BDC)
4. Effective barangay Approved 2020 Section 106 of
investment planning Barangay the LGC
and budgeting Development Plan
(BDP)
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PERFORMANCE COMPLIANT?
INDICATORS MOVs LEGAL BASIS REMARKS
Yes? No?
5. Representation of ● Ordinance or similar DILG MC
NGOs in the issuance organizing No. 2018-
Barangay Based each of the 146
Institutions (BBIs) following, with NGO
representatives
accredited by the
Sangguniang
Barangay:
1) BDC
2) BDRRMC
3) BPOC
4) BESWMC
5) BCPC
6) Barangay
GAD Focal
Point System

6. Implementation ● Kasambahay desk ● DILG MC

of the with a designated No. 2013-61
Kasambahay law Kasambahay Desk ● DILG MC
Officer (KDO) No. 2017-33
● Kasambahay
masterlist

7. Functionality of EO or similar DILG MC

the barangay issuance on the No. 2021-
council for the composition of BCPC 039
protection of
children
(BCPC)
8. Mechanism for EO or similar PCW, DILG,
Gender and issuance creating the DBM and
Development GAD Focal Point NEDA JMC No.
(GAD) System 2016-01
5. BUSINESS-FRIENDLINESS AND COMPETITIVENESS

1. Power to levy Barangay tax ordinance Section 129 of

other taxes, fees the Local
or charges Government
Code of 1991

2. Integration of the Barangay Ordinance Item 6.3.2.1. of

issuance of DILG MC No.
barangay 2019-177
clearance in the
permitting
processes of
cities and
municipalities
3. Approval of a Barangay Resolution Item 6.3.2.1. of
resolution DILG MC No.
authorizing the 2019-177
city/municipal
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PERFORMANCE COMPLIANT?
INDICATORS MOVs LEGAL BASIS REMARKS
Yes? No?
treasurer to collect
fees for barangay
clearance for
business permit
and locational
clearance
purposes
4. Issuance of Citizens’ Charter (for the Section 152(c)
barangay issuance of barangay of the Local
clearance1 not clearance only) certified Government
covered by DILG by the Barangay Code of 1991,
MC No. 2019-177 Secretary the application
such as: for barangay
residency, clearance shall
indigency, etc, be acted upon
within seven (7) within seven (7)
working days working days
from the filing
thereof
6.ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

1. Existence of a ● Picture of the MRF ● Section 32

solid waste (if bgy owned) of RA 9003
management ● Copy of MOA with ● Sec. 1, Rule
facility pursuant junk shops III of DENR
to RA 9003 Administrativ
e Order No.
2001-34
dated
December
20, 2001, or
the IRR of
RA 9003

2. Provision of Ordinance or similar Section 10 of

support issuance on segregation R.A. No. 9003
mechanisms for of wastes at-source
disaggregated
collection

3. Organization of EO or similar issuance on Section 16 of

the barangay the organization of the the Local
ecological solid BESWMC Government
waste Code of 1991
management
committee
(BESWMC)
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Barangay Facilities per Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991 and other Issuances; and,
implementation of DILG Priority PPAs

YES?
Owned by
FACILITY the With Access NO? REMARKS
Barangay? only? (✔)
(✔)
Barangay Hall

Barangay Health Station

Day Care Center

Information, Learning and Reading

Center
Multi-Purpose Hall/Pavement

Plaza

Flea or Satellite Market

Public Market

Sports Center

Rainwater Collectors

Planting Materials Distribution

Center
Barangay Community Garden and
other agricultural projects:
● Vegetable Garden

● Fruit Bearing Tree Plants

● Livestock farm

● Aquaculture or aquafarm

● Mushroom production
Solid Waste Management
Collection System
Materials Recovery Facility

Operation of Farm to Produce

Collection and Buying Station
Potable Water Supply System

Covered Court
COMPLIANT
FACILITY REMARKS
YES? NO?
VAW/VAWC Desk

Kasambahay Desk

BADAC Referral Desk

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ANNEX C: MATYAG Organizational Structure

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Annex C: Breakdown of Budgetary Requirements

Key Activities
Printing of Validation Tools 50,000.00
Development of MATYAG Helpline 50,000.00
Hiring of MATYAG Personnel (DILG) 29,312,997.00

Online Orientation for Regional & Provincial MATYAG Officers 0.00

Roll Out Orientation for MATYAG City/Municipal Teams 0.00

MATYAG Onsite Validation 29,993,000.00

Progress Monitoring and Reporting 100,000.00
Support to Operations 100,000.00
GRAND TOTAL 59,605,997.00
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Annex D: Breakdown of Budgetary Requirements

Hiring of MATYAG Personnel
SALARY PREMIUM (5%)
TOTAL SALARY
NO. POSITION/DESIGNATION SALARY GRADE SALARY AMOUNT NO. OF PAX NO. OF MONTHS (Salary Amount x No. of
(Salary x 5%) (Salary + Premium)
Pax x No. of Months)
1 MATYAG Program Manager 26 113,891.00 1 10 1,138,910.00 56,945.50 1,195,855.50
2 Provincial MATYAG Officers 11 25,439.00 82 10 20,859,980.00 1,042,999.00 21,902,979.00
3 Regional MATYAG Officer 11 25,439.00 17 10 4,324,630.00 216,231.50 4,540,861.50
4 Project Development Officer I 11 25,439.00 3 10 763,170.00 38,158.50 801,328.50
5 Information System Analyst I 12 27,608.00 1 10 276,080.00 13,804.00 289,884.00
6 Project Development Officer II 15 35,097.00 1 10 350,970.00 17,548.50 368,518.50
7 Administrative Assistant III 9 20,340.00 1 10 203,400.00 10,170.00 213,570.00
TOTAL BUDGET NEEDED 29,312,997.00
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No of Rapid
Coverage
Validation
No. of for FY 2023:
Cluster
Region Province Cities Municipalities Barangay 2% of Onsite Validation to 2% of Barangays per Region
(@5
s Barangays
Barangays/
per Region
Cluster)
Meals & Transportation TOTAL
Accommodation AMOUNT

I 4 9 116 3267 65 13 1,365,000.00 650,000 2,015,000

II 5 4 89 2311 46 9 966,000.00 920,000 1,886,000
III 7 14 116 3102 62 12 1,302,000.00 310,000 1,612,000
IV-A 5 21 121 4019 80 16 1,680,000.00 400,000 2,080,000
IV-B 5 2 71 1460 29 6 609,000.00 290,000 899,000
V 6 7 107 3471 69 14 1,449,000.00 1,380,000 2,829,000
VI 6 16 117 4051 81 16 1,701,000.00 1,620,000 3,321,000
VII 4 16 116 3003 60 12 1,260,000.00 1,200,000 2,460,000
VIII 6 7 136 4390 88 18 1,848,000.00 1,760,000 3,608,000
IX 3 5 67 1904 38 8 798,000.00 760,000 1,558,000
X 5 9 84 2022 40 8 840,000.00 800,000 1,640,000
XI 5 6 43 1162 23 5 483,000.00 460,000 943,000
XII 4 4 45 1096 22 4 462,000.00 440,000 902,000
XIII 5 6 67 1311 26 5 546,000.00 520,000 1,066,000
NCR 16 1 1710 34 7 714,000.00 - 714,000
CAR 6 2 75 1178 24 5 504,000.00 240,000 744,000
BARMM 6 3 116 2590 52 10 1,092,000.00 624,000 1,716,000
TOTAL 82 147 1,487 42,047 839 168 17,619,000 12,374,000 29,993,000
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Annex E: MATYAG Program Framework