Republic of the Philippines

Province of Leyte
Baybay City

Barangay Gregorio F. Loreto Sr., Pob. Zone 18

Office of the Punong Barangay

Executive Order No. 15

Series of 2023

AN ORDER ORGANIZING THE UGNAYAN NG BARAGAY AT SIMBAHAN (UBAS)

BARANGAY ACTION TEAM AND PROVIDING ITS FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

WHEREAS, the State recognizes the barangay as basis political unit which serves as the
planning and implementing arm of government policies , plans, programs, projects and
activities in the community, and as forum wherein the collective views of the people may be
expressed, crystallized and considered;

WHEREAS, in line with the government campaigns to eradicate corruption, the DILG
continues to encourage the involvement of various stakeholders in the community to
achieve good local governance;

WHEREAS, the barangay expected to be the center of development, is likewise encouraged

to institutionalize a system toward establishing collaborative efforts among all service
providers in the community;

WHEREAS, “Ugnayan ng Barangay at Simbahan (UBAS)”; a tri-partite linkages between the

government, the faith-based organization and the barangay leaders where information,
volunteerism and participation flow freely among the stakeholders was introduced to
ensure sustainable development at the barangay level;

WHEREAS, in areas where UBAS is being implemented, it is proven to be an effective

mechanism in achieving the goal of good governance;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Eva C. Loreto, Punong Barangay of Brgy. Gregorio F. Loreto Sr., Pob.
Zone 18, by virtue of the powers vested in me do hereby organize the UBAS Barangay
Action Team (BAT).

Section 1. COMPOSITION The Barangay Action team (BAT). The UBAS-BAT is the
implementing body of UBAS as the barangay level, with the following characteristics:

1. Punong Barangay : Eva C. Loreto

2. SB Members : Elizabeth P. Caya
Joel N. Go
Elvira B. Asidillo
Cesar S. Osmeñ a
Elizabeth G. Baltazar
Franconero O. Gabales
Nena S. Loreto
3. Barangay Secretary : Ma. Theresa E. Lora

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 4. Barangay Treasurer
5. Faith-based Organization Rep.
Lay Minister
Couples for Christ Member
Knight of Columbus
6. 4Ps Member
Potpot Driver’s Asso.
Women Rep. - Member
: Junjie Agapita O. Pilapil
:
: Teofilo L. Gonzales
: Rodrigo S. Flores
: Rodulfo Griñ o
: Lutgarda Rizalda C. Fernandez
: Virgilio Villanda
: Webbie Maria B. Cruz

Section 2. RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure the effective implementation of program, projects and activities of the
UBAS Barangay Action Team, team members shall:
a. Identify the needs, issues and concerns in the barangay;
b. Plan and implement collaborative undertakings to address the needs,
issues and concerns identified;
c. Monitor and evaluate Bottom-Up Budgeting (BuB) and other projects (e.g.
compliance to Barangay Full Disclosure Policy);
d. Submit periodic report to the UBAS City/Municipal Technical Working
Group.

Section 3. MEETING AND QUORUM

The BAT shall determine the schedule of their regular meeting (may conduct special
meetings whenever necessary) to be attended by all members and shall be presided by the
Chairperson.

Section 4. SECRETARIAT
The Barangay shall provide administrative support services to meeting and
undertakings of the BAT. On the other hand, the Barangay Secretary shall act as the
secretariat to the BAT.

Section 5. EFFECTIVITY
This order shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Done this 25th day of November 2023, Brgy. Hall of Brgy. Gregorio F. Loreto Sr., Pob. Zone 18,
Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines.

HON. EVA C. LORETO

Punong Barangay