Basics of Barangay

Development Planning
By: Brenda A. Sauping, MPA
What is Barangay Development
Planning?

 It is a deliberate, rational and

continuous effort of the barangay to
accelerate the process of development
in the barangay.
 BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING

Performing planning functions involves

addressing the following issues:

• Bakit kailangan magplano ng

barangay?
• Sino ang mga kasama sa pagpaplano?
• Ano ang mga planong dapat gawin?
• Paano ginagawa ang plano?
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING

Bakit kailangan magplano ng mga

barangay?
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LGU

1. Formulate comprehensive multi-sectoral

development plan based on local requirements
Planohon ang kalamboan
sa barangay Sec. 109, RA7160
2. Promote the general welfare
Ipausbaw ang kaayohan sa katawhan Sec. 16, RA7160
3. Provision of Basic Services and Facilities
Paghatag sa mga serbisyo ug pasilidad Sec. 17, RA7160
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
BARANGAY
Role of the Barangay
Katungdanan sa Barangay (Sec.
384, RA 7160)

 Barangay serves as the primary planning and

implementing unit of government.
Pagplano ug pagpatuman…

 A forum wherein the collective views of the people

are expressed. Lugar diin
ipahigayon ang pagbinayluay sa maayong huna-huna
 WHY SHOULD LGU PLAN?

LEGAL BASES:
Sec. 106, RA 7160
“Each LGU shall have a comprehensive multi-sectoral
development plan to be initiated by the LDC and
approved by its sanggunian.”

Sec. 16, RA 7160

“Each LGU shall exercise the powers expressly
granted, those necessarily implied from, as well as
powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental of its
efficient and effective governance, and those which
are essential to the promotion of the general welfare.”
 WHY SHOULD LGU PLAN?

LEGAL BASES:
Sec. 17, RA 7160 – in support to the basic
services needed by the constituents…
“LGUs shall likewise exercise such powers and
discharge such other functions and responsibilities
as necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient
and effective provisions of the basic services and
facilities enumerated herein.”
 WHY SHOULD LGU PLAN?

LEGAL BASES:
MC 2010-122 dated October 26, 2010
Re: “ Guideposts in promoting and
sustaining barangay good governance”

“…formulation of barangay
development plan through
participatory approach.”
 WHY SHOULD LGU PLAN?

Importance of Barangay Development

Planning:
• It serves as a guide in attaining the vision of the
barangay;

• It protects common good and promotes the

general welfare of constituents;

• It maximizes the utilization of limited resources;

and

• It serves as a basis for higher local development

councils in integrating barangay priority projects
 What is planning?

 Planning is the process of thinking about the

activities required to achieve a desired goal.
 It means thinking about the future so that
you can do something about it now.
 Why Plan?
 Provides a clear understanding of what you need to do in
order to achieve your development goals;

 Guides you in prioritizing and making decisions;

 Allows you to focus on the actions that will benefit your work
the most, given the limited resources;

 Keeps you in touch with your context or situation;

 Provides a tool to help you communicate your intentions to

others;

 Provides a coherent guide for day-to-day implementation.

 BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 BDP is the embodiment of general aspirations of

the barangay officials and its constituents;

 BDP is a guide to planners and decision-makers in

executing development priorities of the entire
barangay;

 BDP is the basis for funding support from all

sources.
What are the requirements for the BDP
process?
Authority: Barangay Resolution or LCE Executive Order

Formation Barangay Planning Teams

Logistical requirements :
 Key Informants
 Food and Venue
 Materials and others
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING

Sino ang
mga
kasama sa
pagpaplano?
COMPOSITION OF THE BARANGAY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (BDC)

PUNONG BARANGAY
Chairperson
BDC
Secretriat

SANGGUNIANG NGO REPRESENTATIVE

BARANGAY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
MEMBERS (Representatives of CONGRESSMAN
NGOs operating in the
barangay, who shall
constitute not less
that ¼ of the
members of the fully
organized)
 COMPOSITION OF THE BARANGAY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (BDC)

The NGO that will be

represented in the BDC must
be duly recognized or
accredited by the Sangguniang
Barangay.

BDC must meet at

least once every 6
months or as often as
necessary.
 Duties and Functions of BDC

1. Assist the corresponding sanggunian in setting

the direction of economic and social development
and coordinating development efforts within its
territorial jurisdiction (Se. 106, LGC);

2. Perform the functions according to Section 109,

LGC
• Encourage the citizenry to be involved in
the preparation and implementation of
development programs and projects;
 Duties and Functions of BDC

3. Prepare a development plan based on the

barangay’s priority needs;

4. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of

national or local programs and projects; and

5. Perform such other functions as maybe provided

by law or competent authority.
BDC Executive Council

The BDC can also create a body that will

act on such matters when it is not in
session.

Sec. 111 of the LGC provides that each

local development council shall create an
Executive Committee to represent it in its
behalf when the council is not in session.
BDC Executive Council

Composition of the BDC Executive

Committee:

Chairman: Punong Barangay

Members:
• Representative of the Sangguniang Barangay
• Representative of the NGOs in the council
BDC Executive Council

Functions of the BDC Executive

Committee:
a) Ensure that the decisions of the council
are faithfully carried out and implemented;

b) Act on matters requiring immediate

attention or action by the council; and

c) Act on matters authorized by the council.

Duties and Functions of the BDC
Secretariat

The BDC Secretariat headed by the Barangay

Secretary with the assistance of the City/Mun.
Planning and Development Coordinator shall
perform the following:
• Assist the BDC with requirements which are
technical in nature;
• Record meetings or events pertaining to
planning;
• Prepare reports; and
• Assist in other activities as maybe required
 The BDC may call upon any local official
concerned or any official of national
agencies or offices in the local government
unit (e.g. Municipal Agriculturist, ENRO,
etc.) to assist in the formulation of their
respective development plan and
investment program.
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING

Ano ang
planong
kailangang
gawin?
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(BDP)

It is an official document
that contains the
barangay’s P/P/As for
development that
intended to provide
solutions to issues and
concerns.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM CONTENTS
OF THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN?
Based on DILG Memorandum Circular No. 92-41 dated July 6,
1992 entitled “Guidelines in the Preparation of Local
Development Plans and Annual Investment Plans as Basis for
the 1993 Budget Preparation”.

The barangay development plan shall contain at the

minimum the following elements:

1. Description of the Barangay

• this shall include a write-up describing the barangay

socio-economic characteristics or profile, its problems
and immediate concerns, its vision and goals.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM CONTENTS
OF THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN?

2. Programs and Projects

• These are programs, projects and activities

identified by the barangay to be funded out of
barangay funds and external sources such as
funding assistance from next higher LGUs,
national government, financial institutions, private
organizations, etc.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM CONTENTS
OF THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN?

3. Maps

a) map of geographical location and boundaries of

the barangay;

b) map of existing facilities (schools,

hospitals/health centers, etc.)

c) a map pinpointing where the proposed

programs and projects shall be implemented.
Things to Remember in Plan
Formulation

Section 16, LGC:

General Welfare of the Citizenry
 Section 16, LGC:
General Welfare of the Citizenry

2. Enhancement of the
1. Preservation & right of the people to 3. Encouragement &
enrichment of culture a balanced ecology support for the
development of
appropriate
scientific &
technological
capabilities
 Section 16, LGC:
General Welfare of the Citizenry

4. Promotion of health 5. Improvement 6. Maintenance of

& safety of public morals peace & order
 Section 16, LGC:
General Welfare of the Citizenry

7. Promotion of
8. Preservation of comfort 9. Enhancement
full employment
and convenience of the of economic
inhabitants prosperity &
social justice
 Delivery of Basic Services and
Facilities (Sec. 17, LGC)

❑ Agricultural support services which include planting

materials, distribution systems and operation of farm
produce collection and buying stations;
❑ Services and facilities related to general hygiene and
sanitation, beautification and solid waste collection;
❑ Health and social welfare service which include
maintenance of barangay health center and day care
center;
 Delivery of Basic Services and
Facilities (Sec. 17, LGC)

❑ Operation and maintenance of the Katarungang

Pambarangay;
❑ Maintenance of barangay roads and bridges and
water supply system;
❑ Infrastructure facilities such as multi- purpose
pavement, plaza, sports center, and other similar
facilities;
❑ Information and reading center; and
❑ Satellite or public market
 BDP Performance Areas

GOVERNANCE barangay legislation; transparency;

participation

development planning; revenue generation;

resource allocation and utilization; financial
ADMINISTRATION
accountability; customer service; human resource
management and development

SOCIAL health and nutrition; education & sports; peace,

SERVICES security and disaster risk reduction management

agriculture and fisheries development; business,

ECONOMIC enterprise and industry promotion
DEVELOPMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL natural resources management; waste

MANAGEMENT management and pollution control
Thank you!
 References:

Department of Interior Local Government