Basics of Barangay

Development
Planning
 BASIC PLANNING CONCEPTS

What is Barangay Development

Planning?

It is a deliberate, rational and

continuous effort of the
barangay to accelerate the
process of development in the
barangay.
 BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING
Performing planning functions involves
addressing the following issues:
• Bakit kailangan magplano ng
barangay?
• Sino ang mga kasama sa
pagpaplano?
• Ano ang mga planong dapat gawin?
• Paano ginagawa ang plano?
 Hierarchy of
Mandated Plans
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

• The BDP is a comprehensive

multi-sectoral development
plan that is formulated through
an inclusive and participatory
approach led by the barangay
development council and
approved by the Sangguniang
Barangay.
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

• It is an official document of the

barangay that specify policy
options, programs, projects
and activities intended to
contribute towards the
achievement of the barangay’s
developmental goals and
objectives.
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

• At the minimum, the BDP must

include the following
information:
 Situational Analysis
 Organizational Philosophy (i.e.,
Vision, Mission and Goals)
 Policy Options, Programs, Projects
and Activities
 Implementation Timelines
 Resource Requirements
 Monitoring and Evaluation System
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 BDP is the embodiment of general

aspirations of the barangay officials
and its constituents;

 BDP is a guide to planners and

decision-makers in executing
development priorities of the entire
barangay;

 BDP is the basis for funding support

from all sources.
Why should an LGU plan?

What are the legal bases for the

preparation of the BDP?
Sec. 16, RA 7160
“Each LGU shall exercise the powers expressly
granted, those necessarily implied from, as
well as powers necessary, appropriate, or
incidental of its efficient and effective
governance, and those which are essential to
the promotion of the general welfare.”

Ipausbaw ang kaayohan sa katawhan

Sec. 17, RA 7160

In support to the basic services needed by the

constituents…

“LGUs shall likewise exercise such powers and

discharge such other functions and
responsibilities as necessary, appropriate or
incidental to efficient and effective provisions
of the basic services and facilities enumerated
herein.”

Paghatag sa mga serbisyo ug pasilidad

 Delivery of Basic Services and
Facilities (Sec. 17, LGC)

❑ Agricultural support services which

include planting materials, distribution
systems and operation of farm produce
collection and buying stations;
❑ Services and facilities related to general
hygiene and sanitation, beautification and
solid waste collection;
❑ Health and social welfare service which
include maintenance of barangay health
center and day care center;
Delivery of Basic Services and
Facilities (Sec. 17, LGC)

❑ Operation and maintenance of the

Katarungang Pambarangay;
❑ Maintenance of barangay roads and
bridges and water supply system;
❑ Infrastructure facilities such as multi-
purpose pavement, plaza, sports
center, and other similar facilities;
❑ Information and reading center; and
❑ Satellite or public market
Sec. 106, RA 7160

“Each LGU shall have a comprehensive multi-

sectoral development plan to be initiated by the
LDC and approved by its sanggunian.”

Planohon sa kalamboan sa barangay

Sec. 384, RA 7160

The barangay is the primary planning and

implementing unit of government policies,
plans, programs, projects, and activities in the
community.

Pagplano ug pagpatuman…
Article 405 (e), IRR of RA 7160

The budget of the barangay is to be utilized in

the implementation of the approved
development plan.
Article 410, IRR of RA 7160

The Barangay Development Council is required

to submit a copy of its approved BDP and
Annual Investment Program (AIP) to the local
finance committee.
What are the policies and guidelines issued
by the national government agencies, which
have oversight role on local governance,
towards rationalizing local planning ?

MC 2010-138 dated December 2, 2010

“Use of the 20% Component of the Annual
IRA Share”

MC 2010-122 dated October 26, 2010:

Guideposts in promoting and sustaining
barangay good governance”

“…formulation of barangay development plan

through participatory approach.”
DILG-HLURB Joint Memorandum Circular
(JMC) No. 001 Series of 2009: Guidelines
on the Harmonization of Comprehensive Land
Use Plan (CLUP) and Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP) Preparation, dated
19 October 2009

DILG MC No. 2015-77: Guidelines on

Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation
and Disaster Risk Reduction in Local
Development Planning
DILG, NEDA, DBM and DOF Joint
Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2016-
01: Updated Guidelines on the Harmonization
of Local Planning, Investment Programming,
Resource Mobilization, Budgeting,
Expenditure Management, and Performance
Monitoring and Coordination in Fiscal
Oversight
DILG-NEDA JMC No. 1 Series of 2018:
Guidelines on the Localization of the
Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-
2022 Results Matrices and the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG).
DBM-DILG JMC No. 2021-1: Guidelines on
the Preparation of Devolution Transition Plans
of Local Government Units in Support of Full
Devolution under Executive Order No. 138,
Dated 01 June 2021
DILG MC 2021-087: Guidelines on the
Formulation and/or Updating of the Barangay
Development Plan (BDP)
 Importance of Barangay
Development Planning
• It serves as a guide in attaining the vision
of the barangay;

• It protects common good and promotes

the general welfare of constituents;

• It maximizes the utilization of limited

resources; and

• It serves as a basis for higher local

development councils in integrating
barangay priority projects
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING

Sino ang
mga
kasama sa
pagpaplano?
 Who can participate in BDP process?

ALL stakeholders can participate in BDP

processes. The representation and active
participation of various groups, especially the
marginalized sectors, will ensure that issues
that cut-across sectors affecting communities are
heard. Through the cooperation of the barangays
and communities, issues are provided proper
attention, priority, and solutions.
 Who should be involved in Barangay Development
Planning?

The Barangay Development Council (BDC) is mandated

to formulate the BDP. The BDC is chaired by the Punong
Barangay and has the following membership: (Section
107, LGC)

1. Sangguniang Barangay members;

2. A representative of the congressman; and
3. Representatives of non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) operating in the barangay, who shall constitute
not less than one fourth (1/4) of the members of the fully
organized council.
Who should be involved in Barangay Development
Planning?

Punong Barangay
(BDC Chairperson)

All Sangguniang
Representative of
Barangay
Congressman
Members (BDC Member)
(BDC Members)

At least 4 NGO
SK Chairperson
(BDC Member) Representatives
(BDC Members)
 Duties and Functions of BDC
1. Assist the corresponding sanggunian in
setting the direction of economic and social
development and coordinating development
efforts within its territorial jurisdiction
(Se. 106, LGC);

2. Perform the functions according to Section

109, LGC
• Encourage the citizenry to be
involved in the preparation and
implementation of development
programs and projects;
 Duties and Functions of
BDC
3. Prepare a development plan based
on the barangay’s priority needs;

4. Monitor and evaluate the

implementation of national or local
programs and projects; and

5.Perform such other functions as

maybe provided by law or competent
authority.
The BDC can also create a body
that will act on such matters when it
is not in session.

Sec. 111 of the LGC provides that

each local development council shall
create an Executive Committee to
represent it in its behalf when the
council is not in session.
 COMPOSITION OF THE BDC
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Chairman: Punong Barangay

Members:

• Representative of the Sangguniang

Barangay

• Representative of the NGOs in the

council
 FUNCTIONS OF THE BDC
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

a) Ensure that the decisions of the council

are faithfully carried out and implemented;

b) Act on matters requiring immediate

attention or action by the council; and

c) Act on matters authorized by the council.

 The BDC must be organized within one
hundred (100) days after the assumption to
office of the newly elected barangay officials;
(DILG MC No. 2019-69)

 Within sixty (60) days from the start of its

organization, the NGOs shall choose from
among themselves their representatives to
said council; and (Section 108, LGC)
 The NGO that will be represented in the BDC
must be duly recognized or accredited by the
Sangguniang Barangay (DILG MC No. 2018-
146: Accreditation of Barangay-Based
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
and their Membership in the Barangay-
Based Institutions (BBIs).

 The BDC may call upon any local official

concerned or any official of national agencies
or offices in the local government unit (e.g.
City Agriculturist, ENRO, etc.) to assist in the
formulation of their respective development
plan and investment program.
 How often shall the BDC meet?

The BDC shall meet at least once every six (6)

months or as often as may be necessary
(Section 110, LGC).
What are the duties and functions of the BDC?

Assist the corresponding Sanggunian in setting

the direction of economic and social
development and coordinating development
efforts within its territorial jurisdiction (Section
106, LGC).
What are the duties and functions of the BDC?

Perform the following functions (Section 109 (b),

LGC):

1. Mobilize people’s participation in local development

efforts;

2. Prepare a development plan based on local

requirements;

3. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of national

or local programs and projects; and

4. Perform such other functions as may be provided by

law or competent authority.
 Who will assist or help facilitate the
activities of Barangay Development Council?

The BDC Secretariat, headed by the

Barangay Secretary, with the assistance of
the City/Municipal Planning and Development
Coordinator, shall assist the BDC and perform
the following functions: (Section 113, LGC)

1. Assist the BDC with requirements, which

are technical in nature;
 Who will assist or help facilitate the
activities of Barangay Development Council?

2. Record meetings or events pertaining to

planning;

3. Prepare reports; and

4. Assist in other activities as may be required.

The BDC may engage any NGO or educational

or research institution to provide secretariat
services (Section 113, LGC).
 What are the challenges in
barangay development
planning?

Land/
BUDGET- Water
EXPENDITURE conflict

Environmental
issues
Social
issues
PLAN Economic
realities

COMPLEX BARANGAY ISSUES,

PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS
MISSING PLAN-BUDGET-
EXPENDITURE LINK
 What are the requirements
for the BDP process?
Authority: Barangay Resolution
or LCE Executive Order

Formation Barangay Planning Teams

Logistical requirements :
 Key Informants
 Food and Venue
 Materials and others
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS OF LDCs

LEVELS OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Local LGU/ Plan Document

Dev’t Council Level of Dev’t Planning (Output)

Provincial Dev’t &

Provincial Province Physical Framework Plan
Dev’t Council Prov’l Dev’t Planning (PDPFP)

City/Municipal CLUP &

City/Municipal
Dev’t Council Comprehensive Dev’t
City/Mun. Dev’t Planning
Plan (CDP)

Barangay Barangay
Barangay Dev’t
Dev’t Council Barangay Dev’t Planning
Plan (BDP)
 INSTRUMENT OF SYNCHRONIZATION AND
HARMONIZATION
SYNCHRONIZED LOCAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING CALENDAR

PERIOD COVERED ACTIVITY ACTORS

Jan - Mar PRE-PLAN / PRE-BUDGET Dept. Heads

PREPARATION PHASE

April to May PDPFP / CDP LDC, Sec./Func.

PREPARATION PHASE Comm.

June to July LDIP/AIP PREPARATION LDC/LFC

PHASE

June 16 – October LCE, DEPT. HEADS

BUDGET PREPARATION
16
PHASE

October 17 onwards BUDGET AUTHORIZATION SANGGUNIANG

PHASE BAYAN

90 days upon receipt SANGGUNIANG

BUDGET REVIEW PHASE
PANLALAWIGAN
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING

Ano ang
planong
kailangang
gawin?
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (BDP)
It is an official
document that
contains the
barangay’s P/P/As
for development
that intended to
provide solutions
to issues and
concerns.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM CONTENTS
OF THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN?
Based on DILG Memorandum Circular No. 92-41 dated
July 6, 1992 entitled “Guidelines in the Preparation of
Local Development Plans and Annual Investment Plans
as Basis for the 1993 Budget Preparation”.

The barangay development plan shall contain at the

minimum the following elements:

1. Description of the Barangay

• this shall include a write-up describing the

barangay socio-economic characteristics or
profile, its problems and immediate concerns, its
vision and goals.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM CONTENTS
OF THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN?

2. Programs and Projects

• These are programs, projects and activities

identified by the barangay to be funded out
of barangay funds and external sources
such as funding assistance from next higher
LGUs, national government, financial
institutions, private organizations, etc.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM CONTENTS
OF THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN?
3. Maps

a) map of geographical location and boundaries of

the barangay;

b) map of existing facilities (schools,

hospitals/health centers, etc.)

c) a map pinpointing where the proposed programs

and projects shall be implemented.
SPOT MAP OF BARANGAY AGKUBRAKUBRA
 The BDP should contain the sectoral
plans, such as but are not limited to:
Gender and Development (GAD) Plan,
Barangay Disaster Risk Reductio and
Management Plan (BDRRMP), Barangay
Peace and Order and Public Safety
(BPOPS) Plan, Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse
Council (BADAC) Plan of Action, Barangay
Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan
(BESWMP), and Comprehensive Barangay
Youth Development Plan (CBYDP), among
others.
 Further, there are specific plans required
based on the local context, such as the
Ancestral Domains Sustainable
Development and Protection Plan (ADSPP)
formulated by the IP Community which
should likewise be integrated in the BDP.
 Things to
Remember in
Plan Formulation
 Section 16, LGC:
General Welfare of the
Citizenry
 Section 16:
RA 7160 – General Welfare Goals

1. Preservation & 2. Enhancement of the

enrichment of right of the people to
culture a balanced ecology

3. Encouragement & support

for the development of
appropriate scientific & 4. Promotion of health
technological capabilities & safety
 Section 16:
RA 7160 – General Welfare Goals

5. Improvement 6. Maintenance of
of public morals peace & order

7. Promotion of 8. Preservation of comfort 9. Enhancement of

full employment and convenience of the economic prosperity
inhabitants & social justice
 Section 17 (b.1) , LGC:
Basic Services and
Facilities for a Barangay
 Delivery of Basic Services and
Facilities (Sec. 17, LGC)

❑ Agricultural support services which include

planting materials, distribution systems and
operation of farm produce collection and buying
stations;
❑ Services and facilities related to general hygiene
and sanitation, beautification and solid waste
collection;
❑ Health and social welfare service which include
maintenance of barangay health center and day
care center;
Delivery of Basic Services and
Facilities (Sec. 17, LGC)

❑ Operation and maintenance of the Katarungang

Pambarangay;
❑ Maintenance of barangay roads and bridges and
water supply system;
❑ Infrastructure facilities such as multi- purpose
pavement, plaza, sports center, and other
similar facilities;
❑ Information and reading center; and
❑ Satellite or public market
National
Law
National Laws
• RA 9003 - Ecological Solid
Waste Management Act
• RA 10121 - DRRM Act
• RA 10361 - Batas Kasambahay
• RA 7875 – National Health
Insurance Act
• RA 7277 – Magna Carta for
Disabled Persons
 National Laws

▪ RA 8972
Solo Parent’s Welfare Act
▪ RA 9344
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
▪ RA 9262
Anti-Violence Against Women
and Their Children Act
▪ RA 9710
Magna Carta of Women
BDP Performance Areas
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT

INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT

INSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
 BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING PROCESS
Step 1. Organization of BDC-TWG
Step 2. Situational Analysis and Problem Identification
Step 3. Formulation/Review of Barangay Vision and Mission
Step 4. Determination of Vision-Reality Gaps
Step 5. Setting of Goals and Objectives
Step 6. Identification and Prioritization of Programs, Projects
and
Activities
Step 7. Formulation of the Barangay Development Investment
Program (BDIP)
Step 8. Adoption and Approval of the BDP
Step 9. Submission of Approved BDP to City/Municipal
Development Council
Step 10. Formulation of the Annual Investment Program (AIP)
Step 11. Approval of the AIP by the Sangguniang Barangay
Step 12. Monitoring and Evaluation of BDP