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What is the primary reason a barangay should prepare a Barangay Development Plan?
How is planning linked with budgeting?
Who prepares and approves the Barangay Development Plan?
What is the composition of the Barangay Development Council?
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When does the barangay prepare the Barangay Development Plan?
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What is the term of coverage for the Barangay Development Plan?
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Which component is the Barangay Annual Investment Plan a part of?
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What is NOT a basic service that a barangay should provide its constituents?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a priority consideration for development projects that a barangay may undertake?
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In the context of the text, what is the purpose of the City/Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator in relation to Barangay Development Plans?
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Study Notes
Importance of Barangay Development Plan
- A Barangay Development Plan (BDP) is necessary to operationalize approved local development plans, as mandated by Sec. 305 of R.A. No. 7160.
- Without a BDP, there is no basis for programming funds and budgeting.
Linkage between Planning and Budgeting
- The plan sets priority areas of services and specifies target outputs and accomplishments.
- The budget provides available resources to carry out activities required to accomplish targets.
Preparation and Approval of Barangay Development Plan
- The Barangay Development Council prepares the BDP, which is approved by the Sangguniang Barangay.
- The Barangay Development Council is headed by the Punong Barangay and composed of members of the Sangguniang Barangay, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and a representative of the congressman.
Composition of Barangay Development Council
- The council is headed by the Punong Barangay.
- Members include Sangguniang Barangay members, representatives of non-governmental organizations (at least 1/4 of the council), and a congressional representative.
Timing of Barangay Development Plan Preparation
- The BDP should be prepared and submitted to the City/Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator before preparing the City/Municipal Development Plan.
Term of Coverage of Barangay Development Plan
- The development plan usually covers a five-year period or the medium-term.
Barangay Annual Investment Plan
- The barangay Annual Investment Plan is a component of the medium-term Barangay Development Plan.
- It contains specific programs, projects, and activities with corresponding project costs and fund flows.
Basic Services and Facilities Provided by the Barangay
- Agricultural support services (planting materials, farm produce collection and buying stations)
- Health and social welfare services (maintenance of health center and day care center)
- Services and facilities related to general hygiene and sanitation, beautification, and solid waste collection
- Maintenance of katarungang pambarangay
- Maintenance of barangay roads and bridges and water supply systems
- Infrastructure facilities (multi-purpose hall, pavement, plaza, sports center, etc.)
- Information and reading center
- Satellite or public market (where viable)
Development Projects Undertaken by the Barangay
- Solid waste management (purchase of equipment, truck, compactors, and land for sanitary landfill)
- Purchase of lots for hospitals, health centers, day care centers, and similar facilities
- Purchase of lots for resettlement of squatters, including construction of housing units and facilities
- Activities in support of Food Security Program, Livestock Dispersal, Fisheries Development, and Fish Culture Farming Programs
- Initiatives in support of Cooperatives Development
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Learn about the significance of preparing a Barangay Development Plan (BDP) and its connection with budgeting. Understand how the BDP serves as the basis for programming funds and budgeting in local government units.
