S. Maria Blanca,
Department of the Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Main Campus, Dapitan,
Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Wrote a research article about, Barangay
Officials’ Performance and Leadership. Entitled, Performance of barangay
officials in Zamboanga Del Norte: Basis for generating a training manual on
leadership enhancement. This research paper published by the InternationalJournal of Biosciences | IJB. an open access scholarly research journal on Biosciences.
under the affiliation of the International Network For Natural Sciences|
INNSpub. an open access multidisciplinary research journal publisher.
Abstract
The study described the
level of performance of the Barangay officials bordering the province of Zamboanga
de Norte. Selected Barangays were rated by the officials and residents as to
Governance, Barangay Fiscal Administration, Development Planning, Barangay
Legislation, Barangay Basic Services and Facilities and Compliance to
Directives using standard questionnaires by the Department of Interior and
local Government Unit (DILG). The findings revealed that Governance, Barangay
Fiscal administration, Development Planning, Barangay Legislation, Barangay
Basic Services and Facilities and Compliance to Directives were satisfactorily
performed. This necessitate at the barangay officials should look into the six
areas for Barangay development and initiate programs in order to augment the
livelihood source, income, economy and the constituents quality of life. Importantly
Barangay officials should encourage the community people to develop
entrepreneurial endeavors as a way of augmenting Barangay income and economy.
Introduction
The Philippines is
currently facing a crisis characterized by stark inequalities in opportunities
across nearly all aspects of life. This disparity has reached alarming levels,
leaving many citizens struggling to cope. In response, people naturally turn to
the government for support—not only to survive these trying times but also to
thrive in an increasingly competitive world.
However, the government
has fallen short in addressing the challenges, particularly those faced by the
country's most marginalized groups. Instead of delivering comprehensive
solutions, it has called on everyone to work together and persevere, with the
hope that these collective efforts will eventually lead to an improved quality
of life for all citizens.
Fajardo et al. (2001)
emphasized that the government, faced with the overwhelming challenge of a
growing population, struggles with its capacity to mobilize and direct both
human and material resources toward achieving social and economic development.
Lingayah et al. (1999) evaluated various performance measures of Local
Government Units (LGUs), particularly at the barangay level, including
training, workshops, planning, and the use of community-based indicators.
Lingayah concluded that
for programs and projects to be effectively implemented, the "three legs
of the stool" must be firmly in place: (1) clear governance
objectives—whether aiming for efficiency, effectiveness, or accountability; (2)
a thorough understanding of barangay circumstances, including available
resources; and (3) a proper evaluation of the appropriateness of the programs
being implemented.
Rohrbaugh (2004)
highlighted that a key aspect of organizational performance lies in identifying
the factors that contribute to organizational effectiveness. He underscored the
significance of implementing a "high-performance" management system
as a cornerstone for achieving this goal. Research on highperformance
management systems has evolved through various competing approaches to
understanding and enhancing organizational effectiveness, offering valuable
insights into optimizing performance and achieving sustained success Carreon
(2003), in his study titled "Resource Management in Relation to Employee
Performance in the Local Government Units of the First Congressional District
of Zamboanga del Sur," revealed that the performance of local government
units in the district was rated as very satisfactory. Notably, the performance
levels were consistent across the board, particularly in areas where effective
resource management was evident. This highlights the critical role of resource
management in driving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of local
government operations.
To address the need for
more effective governance, Republic Act 7160, commonly known as the Local
Government Code, introduced the principles of decentralization and autonomy.
Enacted to empower local governments, it aimed to make them more responsive and
accountable to the people (Bederio et al., 2004). Decentralization fosters
shared responsibility, enhancing the public's access to decision-making and
policy-making processes. According to Nolledo (1998), this framework encourages
citizens to move away from passivity, fostering self-reliance while promoting
maximum freedom, peace, order, and an overall improved quality of life.
In this context, the
evolving and unpredictable dynamics of the barangay political arena require
leaders who are both innovative and capable of adopting new strategies to address
the complex challenges faced by their communities. These leaders must
ultimately strive to enhance the quality of life for their constituents.
To this end, the
present study was conducted to evaluate the performance levels of Local
Government Units (LGUs) in the localities bordering the province of Zamboanga
del Norte. The assessment focused on key areas of local governance, including
Barangay Governance, Fiscal Administration, Development Planning, Barangay
Legislation, Barangay Basic Services and Facilities, and Compliance with
Directives.
The findings of this
study aim to serve as a foundation for strengthening barangay functions and
responsibilities, ensuring that local governance becomes more effective in
responding to the needs of the community and fostering sustainable development.
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