League of Barangays of the Philippines

Liga ng mga Barangay

The Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas, also known as "League of Barangays of the Philippines" and the "Association of Barangay Captains" is a formal organization of all the barangays in the Philippines. Each barangay is represented in the League by their Punong Barangay (Barangay Chairman/Head/Captain). In case of his absence or incapacity, a sanggunian member of the barangay shall be its representative after being elected for this purpose by its members.

Powers, Functions, and Duties

Section 495 of the Local Government Code of 1991 outlines the following powers, functions and duties of the League:[2]

• Give priority to programs designed for the total development of the barangays and in consonance with the policies, programs and projects of the national government;
• Assist in the education of barangay residents for people's participation in local government administration in order to promote united and concerted action to achieve country-wide development goals;
• Supplement the efforts of government in creating gainful employment within the barangay;
• Adopt measures to promote the welfare of barangay officials;
• Serve as a forum of the barangays in order to forge linkages with government and non-governmental organizations and thereby promote the social, economic and political well-being of the barangays; and
• Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions which will bring about stronger ties between barangays and promote the welfare of the barangay inhabitants.

Officers for 2013-2016

• Edmundo R. Abesamis - - Elected as President of the League of Barangays of the Philippines and as Punong Barangay (Chairman/Captain) of Poblacion I, Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines for the term of 2013-2016