With the purpose of equipping the secretaries of Taguig’s 38 barangays with essential skills in digital record-keeping, asset inventory management, and local development planning, the DILG Taguig City Field Office conducted the “2026 Barangay Secretaries Capability Enhancement Program and Recognition Ceremony” on June 30, 2026, at the People’s Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City.

Director Alona R. Raymundo of the DILG Taguig Field Office opened the event with her welcoming remarks, where she heavily emphasized the foundational role that secretaries play in grassroots governance. She noted that despite the immense scope and heavy weight of their duties, their dedication remains vital to everyday operations. Director Raymundo underscored that while their responsibilities are vast and demanding, Barangay Secretaries serve as the true backbone of local administration, ensuring that public service remains reliable, organized, and transparent.

The technical sessions began with a focus on the Barangay Information Management System (BIMS). Information Systems Analyst (ISA) Gerald James Sulatra reiterates the importance of keeping the BIMS updated. He explained how an accurate digital system improves daily barangay transactions and keeps official records secure.

Following this, the secretaries joined Local Government Operations Officer (LGOO) VI Alvin Almo to discuss DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021. This rule mandates the creation of the Barangay Inventory Team (BIT) to oversee a complete, clean, and honest turnover of all barangay properties, financial records, and official documents to the next administration. As a key member of the BIT, the Barangay Secretary plays a central role in marshaling the inventory process, listing all local assets, and consolidating the final transition documents to ensure absolute accountability.

The participants also studied the Barangay Development Plan (BDP) process, led by LGOO III Mark Lavien Inocencio. The discussion reviewed the specific duties of the barangay secretary during the planning stages. The discussion emphasized the value of data-driven planning, reminding everyone to use exact data from the BIMS and to establish a clear, approved budget for every project.

Ultimately, both the BIMS implementation and the Barangay Development Planning process require active participation and technical skill from Barangay Secretaries. By mastering these systems, secretaries ensure accurate documentation, proper reporting, and full compliance with government rules, which directly feeds into the BIT’s inventory listings for an audit-ready 2026 transition.

The training concluded by honoring the grassroots heroes of local administration through a Recognition Ceremony. Outstanding Barangay Secretaries were given awards of distinction for displaying impeccable record management, commitment to transparency, and zero audit suspensions during their administrative tenure.