Is the barangay assembly day still relevant?
This and other related questions were surely answered in the just-conducted barangay assembly day in Haliap, Asipulo.
Punong Barangay Lawrence Putac explains why the activity has become increasingly important in the pursuit of good governance.
“Hard work and dedication to duty contribute to the overall goal of providing a holistic approach when it comes to promoting the common good,” Putac said.
“We have the commitment to serve even better in 2026 our constituents. So, there are a lot of challenges ahead but we’re all very optimistic,” he added.
His heart always full of love, compassion and mercy towards those who are in need, Putac vows to bolster key infrastructure and social services.
From this, villagers truly create the opportunity to forge a strong partnership with the barangay council for a brighter tomorrow.
“There are endless opportunities by advancing the shared vision of promoting the welfare of the people,”
“We’ve found exactly the right leader in Punong Barangay Laurence Putac, and I’m so excited to support him in further developing our barangay,” Melody Laggoy said.
Putac is now serving his third and last term. Many folks are being inundated with queries on their fate in the post, Putac period.
Thus, barangay government officials must intensify their efforts to address the people’s needs and urgently ease their difficulties at the barangay’s seven sitios.
It is therefore essential for them to match this with increasing care and compassion for the poor, needy and sick.
How long, then, are impoverished villagers to suffer in marginalized barangays in the countryside? They seek help of municipal and provincial officials in non-election years. But nothing eventually happened. But in Haliap, there is faith that gives hope and inspires them. Thus, responsive officials like Punong Barangay Putac are touching the people’s lives. During this all-important occasion, Putac and other officials have profound consequences for the barangay and, more importantly for the country.
At the Haliap Elementary School gymnasium, the activity provided a microcosmic perspective of evolving transformative governance in the grassroots level.
The council is composed of kagawads (councilmen) Arthur Baliwang, Rodrigo Gucmi, Jose Bimical Sr., Melanio Pangnga, Bonie Bangud, Camilo Ocampo and Garry Dinamman. SK chair is Karl Danamman. Barangay secretary is Lilian Tenenan and Perlita Bistol is the barangay treasurer.
The first and most important step in this activity is the reading of committee reports. This approach has worked well.
As to projects Putac hoped to be prioritized, the gathering gave a glimpse of a better 2026. In the interview, Putac’s push for renewed action by the Sangguniang Barangay should lead urgently for the passage of key ordinances.
“We will really make that particular effort to have this development realized in order to deliver better services,” Bangud pointed out.
Once again, Haliap barangay council helped the villagers overcome hardships. Satisfaction can’t be overstated. Finally, a leader is emerging who could propel growth and development in Asipulo – Laurence Putac. All told, the barangay assembly serves brilliantly to energize Haliap folks.
Folks can timelessly ask questions on the council’s finances and activities. Surely, they are for meaningful reforms. The village’s farming industry plays a vital role in the economic progress of Asipulo. For instance, skills training on farm mechanization and other modern technologies are so vital; but why only now and not much earlier? Agricultural developments, trends and investments were largely neglected in the past.**
