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The barangay is the smallest political unit in the Philippines. But for Filipinos, the barangay represents more than just a government identity. It is also the smallest territorial unit that embodies a community.
It also devolved national government responsibilities such as services to local government units, including barangays. On top of delivering basic services, barangays must ensure that IPs are represented in decision-making processes, she added. For Simbulan, the barangay, being “the structure nearest to the people,” is also the first stop for residents seeking counsel, advice or assistance.Clean-up and sanitation drives are good environmental practices that ensure the protection and security of barangay residents, Atienza said.
Barangays can reject projects that would be built along fault lines or hazardous areas, have an impact on the environment and community negatively, or go against their local plans, said Porio.Another area that barangays can prioritize is primary health care, with focus on preventing both common diseases and epidemics, Atienza told PCIJ.
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