THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) advised the public that they can file complaints against alleged misconduct by barangay officials through the Public Assistance and Complaint Center (PACC).
In a statement, the DILG informed the public to contact the PACC at (02) 8925-0343 or send a message to paccrecords@gmail.com for inquiries, clarifications, or complaints related to barangay concerns.
Recently, a complainant sought clarification from the DILG regarding the legality of barangays collecting “blotter fees” without providing any official receipts.
The DILG also mentioned that barangay funds or budgets should be allocated to “mandatory or statutory obligations.”
Furthermore, the DILG explained that barangays should allocate 55 percent for personal services, 20 percent for the development fund, 10 percent for the youth council, five percent for the calamity fund, five percent for gender and development, and one percent for the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).
Barangays should also allocate sufficient funds for the implementation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 expenses and other expenses of the barangay peace and order committee.
Regarding the local government units (LGUs), the DILG explained that the primary responsibility of their officials is to provide basic services, establish public facilities, ensure proper governance of laws, prepare and organize annual budgets, ensure consultation and dialogue with residents, and “ensure that they operate within the law, regulations, and other standards.”
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