2023 SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR BARANGAY (SGLGB)

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ____________

Date: _____________

Reference Number: Memorandum Circular No. 2021-074

Date: July 5, 2021
Rev. No. 00

1. Background

The Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) is a progressive performance
assessment and recognition system that aims to give distinction to barangays with
remarkable performance across various governance areas. It also intends to encourage
barangays to continuously progress in delivering efficient, equitable and quality public
services. It puts primacy to integrity and good performance as pillars of meaningful local
autonomy and development.

Pursuant to the mandate of the DILG to oversee the provision of capacity development
interventions for LGUs, facilitate institutionalization of standards, and develop
performance incentive mechanisms to promote excellence in local governance, the
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – National Barangay Operations
Office (NBOO) has conducted two rounds of pilot testing to assess the appropriateness
of the parameters developed in assessing barangay governance, gauge the readiness of
barangays to fully participate in the assessment, identify potential challenges that might
come up in the full implementation of the SGLGB and generate inputs from different
stakeholders on the planned nationwide implementation of the SGLGB.

The first round of pilot testing of the SGLGB was conducted in 2019, wherein 1,029
barangays nationwide were subjected to pilot assessment, from which a total of 207, or
20% were able to submit complete documentary requirements for national validation. On
the other hand, the second round of pilot testing was conducted in 2021, wherein 1,580
barangays nationwide, including BARMM, were assessed, and 549, or 35% barangays
were declared as passers. Therefore, based on the two pilot runs, there is a significant
increase in the percentage of barangays that were able to hurdle the acceptable level of
performance.

For CY 2023, DILG-NBOO shall roll-out the SGLGB for purposes of profiling the
barangays, covering 2022 as the year under review. Aside from the SGLGB’s
parameters, processes and timelines, the rollout will also look into the feasibility of the
new SGLGB implementation arrangement to be led by the city and/or municipal
governments and engagement of other partner-stakeholders. This implementation

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 scheme is in consideration of Section 32 of the LGC which mandates the cities and
municipalities to exercise general supervision over their respective barangays to ensure
that the barangays act within the scope of their prescribed powers and functions.

Moreover, the 2023 SGLGB results shall also serve as additional information in the
regular review and evaluation of the Council of Good Local Governance (CGLG) pursuant
to Rule IV, Section 2 (c) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No.
11292, which states that the Council shall conduct an evaluation of the impact of the Act
on the performance of the LGUs for purposes of determining the need for enhancing or
continuing the SGLG, rolling out the SGLG in barangays, and recommending any
amendatory legislation.

Further, results of the SGLGB shall serve as one of the bases for the development of
capacity development interventions, pursuant to DILG MC No. 2021-067, “Adoption of a
Capacity Development (CAPDEV) Framework in the Planning, Design and
Implementation for LGUs”.

Lastly, the 2023 SGLGB implementation shall endeavor “ONE AUDIT” for barangays, in
response to the clamor of the DILG field offices and barangays to integrate to the SGLGB
the various Barangay-Based Institutions (BBIs) functionality audits (i.e. Barangay
Development Council (BDC), Barangay Peace and Order Committee (BPOC), Barangay
Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), and Barangay Violence Against Women
(VAW) Desk).

2. Purpose

This Memorandum Circular prescribes the general guidelines for the implementation of
the 2023 SGLGB.

3. Legal Bases

3.1. Section 5, Article II of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines declares
that the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property,
and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the
people of the blessings of democracy;

3.2. Section 1, Executive Order No. 138 entitled: Full Devolution of Certain Functions of
the Executive Branch to Local Governments, Creation of a Committee on Devolution,
and for Other Purposes, states that National Government (NG) is fully committed to
the policy of decentralization enshrined in the Constitution and relevant laws which
are aimed at 1) developing capabilities of local governments to deliver basic social
services and critical facilities to their constituents, increase productivity and
employment, and promote local and economic growth; and, 2) ensuring
accountability, competence, professionalism and transparency of local leaders
through the development of institutional systems that uphold good governance and
strengthen their capacities for managing public resources;

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 3.3. Section 3 (h) and 3 (m), and Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known
as the Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991, provide that there shall be a
continuing mechanism to enhance local autonomy not only by legislative enabling
acts but also by administrative and organizational reforms, that the national
government shall ensure that decentralization contributes to the continuing
improvement of the performance of local government units (LGUs) and the quality of
community life, that each LGU shall exercise its powers essential to the promotion of
the general welfare;

3.4. Section 17 (b) (2) of Republic Act No. 7160, declares the provision of the minimum
basic services and facilities in the barangay;

3.5. Section 32 of the LGC of 1991 asserts the city and municipal supervision over their
respective barangays. Through the city or municipal mayor concerned, they shall
exercise general supervision over component barangays to ensure that said
barangays act within the scope of their prescribed powers and functions;

3.6. Section 5 (a) and 5 (b) of Rule II of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local
Government Act of 1990, mandate the Department to assist the President in the
exercise of general supervision over local governments and advise the President in
the promulgation of policies, rules, regulations, and other issuances on the general
supervision over local governments and on public order and safety;

3.7. Section 2 of Rule V of the IRR of the SGLG Law which provides that DILG-BLGS
shall oversee the SGLG assessment in the provinces, cities, and municipalities, while
the DILG-NBOO shall oversee the assessment in the barangays; and

3.8. Section 5 of the SGLG Act states the powers and functions of the Council of Good
Local Governance (CGLG), which include conducting an evaluation of the
performance of LGUs for purposes of determining the need for enhancing or
continuing the SGLG in barangays, and recommending any amendatory legislation.

4. Scope/Coverage

This Memorandum Circular shall cover:

4.1. All Provincial Governors and Vice-Governors, City and Municipal Mayors and Vice-
Mayors, Punong Barangays, Sanggunian at all levels, Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB)
sa Pilipinas, DILG Regional, Provincial, and HUC Directors, Minister of the Interior
and Local Government, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
(MILG-BARMM), City/Municipal Local Government Operations Officers, National
Government Agencies (NGAs), LGU Department Heads, Representatives from
National Government Agencies (NGAs) at the local level and accredited Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) at the Regional, Provincial, City and Municipal levels;

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 4.2. The National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO) SGLGB National Working Team
(NWT), composed of the Research and Profiling Division (RPD), which shall serve as
the overall lead in the implementation of the program, and representatives from the
Community Capacity Development Division (CCDD) and Citizens’ Affairs and Political
Development Division (CAPDD), as its members;

4.3. The 1,634 cities and municipalities (C/M) which shall lead the assessment of all the
barangays under their area of jurisdiction; and

4.4. The 42,022 barangays nationwide that are enjoined to participate in the rollout of the
SGLGB.

5. Policy Content/Guidelines

5.1. Assessment Criteria

For the CY 2023 SGLGB, the principle “3+1” applies, where a barangay needs to
pass ALL of the three (3) Core Areas, namely: 1) Financial Administration and
Sustainability; 2) Disaster Preparedness; and, 3) Safety, Peace and Order; AND at
least ONE of the Essential Areas, namely: 1) Social Protection and Sensitivity; 2)
Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness; and 3) Environmental Management.

A. CORE AREAS - are the set of indicators that serve as the foundation and primary
support in fulfilling the objective of SGLGB to ensure that good governance is
reflected in the performances of each and every barangay in the country, most
especially in providing the most relevant and critical public service deliveries to its
constituents. This sets the standard for validating the effectiveness and efficiency of
the most important programs and projects implemented in their respective
jurisdictions, in terms of ensuring financial accountability, maintenance of peace and
order, and protection of life and property.

5.1.1 Financial Administration and Sustainability – This refers to a barangay’s

outstanding practice of accountability and transparency in financial
administration by adhering with accounting and auditing standards and
compliance with the Barangay Full Disclosure Policy (BFDP).

5.1.2 Disaster Preparedness – This refers to a barangay’s proactive stance

before, during and after disaster, through actions such as development
and/or implementation of appropriate program and plans on disaster risk
reduction and management; building the competencies of concerned
personnel; and ensuring operational readiness with the availability of
equipage, supplies and other resources intended for early warning and/or
response.

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 5.1.3 Safety, Peace and Order – This refers to a barangay’s noteworthy
performance in terms of maintaining peace and order in the community
through the implementation of activities and provision of support
mechanisms to ensure the protection of constituents from the threats to life,
health, and security.

B. ESSENTIAL AREAS - are the set of indicators that plays a vital role in pursuing
and maintaining sustainable development in the barangays nationwide. These
indicators are significant in providing basic social welfare services, promoting
business and income-generating activities in the barangay and protecting the
environment.

5.1.4 Social Protection and Sensitivity – This refers to a barangay’s high

sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged/challenged sectors like women,
children, senior citizens, indigenous peoples (IPs), and persons with
disability (PWDs), among others, the provision of support to basic
education, access to social welfare services, and participation of the
sector(s) in local special bodies.

5.1.5 Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness – This refers to a

barangay’s remarkable efforts in encouraging business and employment,
through the systems, structures and/or legislation in place to support the
promotion of such in the locality.

5.1.6 Environmental Management – This refers to a barangay’s conscientious

preservation of the integrity of the environment by complying, at the
minimum, with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9003, otherwise known
as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

5.2 Assessment Forms and Tools

Only the prescribed forms shall be used in the data gathering, assessment,
validation and certification. Hence, alteration/modification of the forms is highly
discouraged for uniformity and accountability. These forms are the following:

5.2.1 SGLGB Form No. 1 – Data Capture Form (DCF)

5.2.2 SGLGB Form No. 2 – Technical Notes
5.2.3 SGLGB Form No. 3 – Certification of Submitted Means of Verification
(MOVs)
5.2.4 SGLGB Form 4 – Certification from the C/M Budget Officer or Accountant
5.2.5 SGLGB Form 5 – Certification from the C/M Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Officer
5.2.6 SGLGB Form 6 – Certification from the C/M Health Officer
5.2.7 SGLGB Form 7 – Certification from the C/M Environment and Natural
Resources Officer or C/M Solid Waste Management Board representative

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 5.2.8 SGLGB Form No. 8 – Component City/Municipality Consolidated
Performance Assessment Form (CC/M CPAF)
5.2.9 SGLGB Form No. 9 - Highly Urbanized City/ Independent Component City
Consolidated Performance Assessment Form (HUC/ICC CPAF)
5.2.10 SGLGB Form No. 10 – Provincial Consolidated Performance Assessment
Form (PCPAF)
5.2.11 SGLGB Form No. 11- Regional Consolidated Performance Assessment
Form (RCPAF)
5.2.12 SGLGB Form No. 12 - National Consolidated Performance Assessment
Form (NCPAF)

5.3 SGLGB ASSESSMENT PLATFORM

5.3.1 Assessment results shall be encoded only in the official SGLGB Google
Assessment Sheet and corresponding MOVs shall be uploaded to the
Google Drive to be shared by the NBOO.
5.3.2 Sharing of Google Drive link to DILG Provincial, City and Municipal Field
Offices shall be done by the DILG Regional Offices.
5.3.3 Encoded results in the Google Drive shall match the Regional Consolidated
Performance Assessment Form (RCPAF) duly signed by the Regional
Director and submitted to the NBOO.

5.4 Structures, Compositions, and Roles and Responsibilities

5.4.1 All local chief executives of provinces, cities and municipalities shall issue
an Executive Order organizing an SGLGB Performance Assessment Team
in their respective jurisdictions.

5.4.2 Component City/Municipal Performance Assessment Team (CC/M

PAT)

5.4.2.1 Composition of CC/M PAT:

Team Leader
▪ City/Municipal Administrator

Assistant Team Leader

▪ City/Municipal Planning and Development
Officer/Coordinator

Members
▪ City/Municipal Chief of Police of the Philippine National
Police (PNP)

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 ▪ City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer
(C/MSWDO)
▪ City/Municipal Budget Officer
▪ City/Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Officer (C/MDRRMO)
▪ City/Municipal Business Permit and Licensing Officer or
Representative
▪ City/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer
(C/MENRO) or representative from the City/Municipal
Environment and Solid Waste Management Board
(C/MSWMB)
▪ Liga ng mga Barangay Sa Pilipinas (LnB)
ICC/CC/Municipal Chapter President
▪ Three (3) representatives from accredited CSOs/NGOs
from the C/M
▪ Other stakeholders that the LGU deems necessary

Secretariat
▪ C/M Planning and Development Office

Coordinator
▪ The City/Municipal Local Government Operations Officer
(C/MLGOO) shall serve as the coordinator in the
implementation of the SGLGB in his/her respective jurisdiction.

5.4.2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of CC/M PAT:

5.4.2.2.1 Assess the performance of the barangays based on

their Data Capture Form (DCF, SGLGB Form 1) and
Means of Verification (MOVs);
5.4.2.2.2 Sign and certify as to the correctness of the Data
Capture Form (DCF, SGLGB Form 1);
5.4.2.2.3 Approve and sign the Component City/Municipal
Consolidated Performance Assessment Form (CPAF,
SGLGB Form 8); and
5.4.2.2.4 Ensure the completion of the assessment, certification
and encoding within the scheduled timeframe.

5.4.2.3 The C/M Planning and Development Office shall serve as the
Secretariat of the CC/M PAT with the following functions:

5.4.2.3.1 Ensure that pilot barangays have submitted all the

necessary MOVs needed for the assessment;
5.4.2.3.2 Present to the CC/M PAT, during the assessment
meeting, the barangay entries and its MOVs;

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 5.4.2.3.3 Accomplish the DCF, SGLGB Form 1 based on the
assessment of the CC//M PAT;
5.4.2.3.4 Facilitate the accomplishment and signing of CC/M
CPAF, SGLGB Form 8 by the CC/M PAT;
5.4.2.3.5 Submit the signed CC/M CPAF, SGLGB Form 8 to the
Provincial Performance Assessment Team (PPAT);
5.4.2.3.6 Encode the assessment data of all barangays in the
SGLGB Google Sheet based on the signed DCF,
SGLGB Form 1; and
5.4.2.3.7 Upload all MOVs of barangay passers based on the
signed CC/M CPAF, SGLGB Form 8.

5.4.3 Highly-Urbanized City/Independent Component City Performance

Assessment Team (HUC/ICC PAT)

5.4.3.1 Composition of HUC/ICC PAT:

Team Leader
▪ City Administrator

Assistant Team Leader

▪ City Planning and Development Officer/Coordinator

Members
▪ City Chief of Police of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
▪ City Social Welfare and Development Officer (CSWDO)
▪ City Budget Officer
▪ City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer
(CDRRMO)
▪ City Business Permit and Licensing Officer or
Representative
▪ City Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO)
or representative from the City Environment and Solid
Waste Management Board (CSWMB)
▪ LnB HUC Chapter President
▪ Three (3) representatives from accredited CSOs/NGOs from
the HUC
▪ Other stakeholders that the LGU deems necessary

Secretariat
▪ City Planning and Development Office

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 Coordinator
▪ The DILG City Director shall serve as the coordinator in the
implementation of the SGLGB in his/her respective
jurisdiction.

5.4.3.2 Roles and responsibilities of HUC/ICC PAT:

5.4.3.2.1 Assess the performance of the barangays based on

their Data Capture Form (DCF) and Means of
Verification (MOVs);
5.4.3.2.2 Sign and certify as to the correctness of the Data
Capture Form (DCF, SGLGB Form 1);
5.4.3.2.3 Approve and sign the HUC/ICC Consolidated
Performance Assessment Form (HUC/ICC CPAF,
SGLGB Form 9); and
5.4.3.2.4 Ensure the completion of the assessment, certification
and encoding within the scheduled timeframe.

5.4.3.3 The HUC/ICC Planning and Development Office shall serve as

the Secretariat of the HUC/ICC PAT with the following
functions:

5.4.3.3.1 Ensure that pilot barangays have submitted all the

necessary MOVs needed for the assessment;
5.4.3.3.2 Present to the HUC/ICC PAT, during the assessment
meeting, the barangay entries and its MOVs;
5.4.3.3.3 Accomplish the DCF, SGLGB Form 1 based on the
assessment of the HUC/ICC PAT;
5.4.3.3.4 Facilitate the accomplishment and signing of HUC/ICC
CPAF, SGLGB Form 9 by the HUC/ICC PAT;
5.4.3.3.5 Submit the signed HUC/ICC CPAF, SGLGB Form 9 to
the Regional Performance Assessment Team (RPAT);
5.4.3.3.6 Encode the assessment data of all barangays in the
SGLGB Google Sheet based on the signed DCF,
SGLGB Form 1; and
5.4.3.3.7 Upload all MOVs of barangay passers based on the
signed HUC/ICC CPAF, SGLGB Form 9.

5.4.4 Provincial Performance Assessment Team (PPAT)

5.4.4.1 Composition of PPAT:

Team Leader
▪ Provincial Administrator

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 Assistant Team Leader
▪ Provincial Planning and Development Officer/Coordinator

Members
▪ Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Provincial Chapter President
▪ 3 representatives from accredited CSOs/NGOs from the
province

Secretariat
▪ Provincial Planning and Development Office

Coordinator
▪ The DILG Provincial Director shall serve as the coordinator
in the implementation of the SGLGB in his/her respective
jurisdiction.

5.4.4.2 Roles and responsibilities of PPAT:

5.4.4.2.1 Validate the data of barangays based on the

assessment of CC/M PAT to ensure its correctness;
5.4.4.2.2 Approve and sign the Provincial Consolidated
Performance Assessment Form (PCPAF, SGLGB Form
10); and
5.4.4.2.3 Ensure the completion of the provincial validation within
the scheduled timeframe

5.4.4.3 The Provincial Planning and Development Office shall serve

as the Secretariat of the PPAT with the following functions:

5.4.4.3.1 Present to the PPAT, during the validation meeting, the

barangay entries and its MOVs;
5.4.4.3.2 Facilitate the accomplishment and signing of the
Provincial Consolidated Performance Assessment Form
(PCPAF, SGLGB Form 10); and
5.4.4.3.3 Submit the signed PCPAF, SGLGB Form 10 to the
Regional Performance Assessment Team (RPAT).

5.4.5 Regional Performance Assessment Team (RPAT)

5.4.5.1 Composition of RPAT:

Team Leader
▪ Regional Director/MILG BARMM

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 Assistant Team Leader
▪ Chief of the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation
Division (LGMED) for the DILG ROs/Chief of the Barangay
and Community Affairs Division (BCAD) for the MILG-
BARMM

Members
▪ LnB Regional Chapter President
▪ 3 representatives from accredited CSOs/NGOs from the
region

Secretariat
▪ DILG Regional SGLGB Focal Person

5.4.5.2 Roles and Responsibilities of the RPAT:

5.4.5.2.1 Vet the SGLGB results, through SGLGB Forms 9

and 10, submitted by the HUC/ICC PAT and PPAT,
respectively, to ensure its correctness;
5.4.5.2.2 Approve and sign the Regional Consolidated
Performance Assessment Form (RCPAF, SGLGB
Form 11) to be submitted to the National Quality
Committee (NQC); and
5.4.5.2.3 Ensure the completion of the regional validation
within the scheduled timeframe.

5.4.5.3 The DILG Regional SGLGB Focal Person shall serve as the
Secretariat of the RPAT with the following functions:

5.4.5.3.1 Present to the RPAT, during the validation meeting,

the SGLGB Forms 9 and 10, submitted by the
HUC/ICC PAT and PPAT;
5.4.5.3.2 Facilitate the accomplishment and signing of the
Regional Consolidated Performance Assessment
Form (RCPAF, SGLGB Form 11); and
5.4.5.3.3 Submit the signed RCPAF, SGLGB Form 11 to the
National Working Team (NWT).

5.4.6 National Working Team (NWT)

5.4.6.1 Composition of NWT:

Team Leader
▪ RPD Division Chief

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 Members
▪ All RPD personnel

In addition, three (3) representatives each from the

Community Capacity Development Division (CCDD) and
Citizens’ Affairs and Political Development Division
(CAPDD), respectively, shall be designated as members of
the NWT, but shall only be involved in the conduct of the
national assessment, on-site visits and provision of technical
and administrative support to the NQC.

5.4.6.2 Roles and Responsibilities of NWT:

5.4.6.2.1 Develop SGLGB policies, assessment tools and

information system;
5.4.6.2.2 Conduct capacity building activities for SGLGB focal
persons and NQC;
5.4.6.2.3 Conduct national assessment and on-site visits to
random pilot barangays nationwide, if necessary;
5.4.6.2.4 Closely coordinate with the DILG regional offices
and MILG-BARMM on the status of the SGLGB
implementation;
5.4.6.2.5 Monitor and evaluate the overall performance of the
2023 SGLGB rollout;
5.4.6.2.6 Take appropriate actions on implementation issues
and concerns, if any;
5.4.6.2.7 Provide technical and administrative support to the
NQC; and
5.4.6.2.8 Prepare the 2023 SGLGB National Report for
submission to the NQC and Secretary of the Interior
and Local Government (SILG).

5.4.7 National Quality Committee (NQC)

5.4.7.1 Composition of the NQC

Chairperson
▪ Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs

Vice-Chairpersons
▪ Director of the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO)
▪ LnB National President

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 Members
▪ Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)
President
▪ Three (3) representatives from accredited CSOs/NGOs from
the National Level
▪ Director of the Bureau of Local Government Supervision
(BLGS)
▪ Director of the Bureau of Local Government Development
(BLGD)

5.4.7.2 Roles and Responsibilities of the NQC:

5.4.7.2.1 Convene and participate in meeting/s, conference/s,

deliberation/s, and other activities related to the 2023
SGLGB implementation;
5.4.7.2.2 Certify the National Consolidated Performance
Assessment Form (NCPAF, SGLGB Form 12) prepared
by the SGLGB National Working Team, which contains
the official list of barangays that were able to meet the
requirements of the 2023 SGLGB
5.4.7.2.3 Indorse the NCPAF, SGLGB Form 12 to the Secretary
of the Interior and Local Government, for his final
approval; and
5.4.7.2.4 Issue supplemental policies, through a resolution, in
relation to the implementation of 2023 SGLGB, if
needed.

6 Phases of Implementation, Schedule and Responsibilities

To guide the barangays and those involved in the implementation, the following
prescribes the assessment process:

6.1 Capacity Building on SGLGB Implementation (April 2023)

6.1.1 Online Training of Trainers (TOT) - Each DILG
Regional/Provincial/HUC/ICC/CC/Municipal Office shall send their SGLGB
Focal Person or representative, to the Online TOT on the 2023 SGLGB
implementation.

6.1.2 Orientation for the City/Municipal Assessment Teams by the DILG

Field Offices - The SGLGB assessment teams from each city/municipality
shall attend the orientation to be conducted by the DILG City/Municipal
Offices.

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 6.1.3 Online Orientation of the NQC and NWT - The NQC and NWT shall attend
the Online Orientation on the 2023 SGLGB Implementation.

6.2 Data Gathering, Assessment, Validation and Certification (May to July 2023)
- The barangays shall ensure the submission of the assessment documents to the
HUC/ICC/CC/M PAT, through its respective Secretariats. Assessment shall be
done at the city/municipal level, while validation shall be undertaken at the
provincial level for barangays of component cities and municipalities, or at the
regional level for barangays of HUCs and ICCs.

6.3 Online Data Entry from May to July 2023 - Specifically, the Secretariats of the
HUC/ICC/CC/M PAT are tasked to input the necessary data. As a strategy to
ensure timely encoding of assessment data, the cities and municipalities may opt
to engage more SGLGB encoders. The DILG Regional/Provincial/City/Municipal
Offices shall monitor and ensure the submission of the data and MOVs to the
SGLGB Google Drive.

6.4 National Calibration and Validation on August 2023 - Based on the shortlisted
potential barangay passers indorsed by the RPAT, the NWT, together with the
NQC, shall conduct the national calibration and validation. On-site visits to random
potential barangay passers may be conducted, subject to the availability of funds
from the Central Office. All regional and national data gathered shall be
considered final. Hence, requests for data modification shall not be entertained.

6.5 Final Selection and Indorsement on August 2023 - Based on the final
recommendation by the NQC, the Official List of 2023 SGLGB Passers shall be
determined and indorsed, for approval, to the Secretary of the Interior and Local
Government, through the Undersecretary for Local Government and/or
Undersecretary for Barangay Affairs.

6.6 Announcement of Results on September 2023 - For the 2023 SGLGB, only
certificates of recognition will be given by the DILG Central Office to SGLGB
passers. However, the provinces, cities and municipalities, are encouraged to give
rewards or incentives to their barangay passers. Results shall be published in the
DILG official website and communicated to the DILG ROs. Moreover, a
Governance Assessment Report (GAR) will be provided to each assessed
barangay, indicating the 2023 SGLGB final results.

6.7 Conduct of Exit Conferences from September to October 2023 - The cities and
municipalities shall conduct exit conferences with the barangays to serve as a
venue for dialogue where SGLGB results may be communicated and areas for
improvement may be identified and agreed upon for LGU action. Barangays shall
also present their SGLGB results during the second semester Barangay Assembly
Day (BAD).

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7 Monitoring and Submission of Reports and other Requirements

7.1 The DILG Regional Offices and MILG-BARMM shall oversee the overall
performance assessment and monitoring of LGUs within their respective
jurisdictions, through the Division Chiefs of LGMED and BCAD, with the assistance
of the designated SGLGB Regional and Provincial Focal Persons. It shall see to it
that the process and requirements are faithfully adhered to from data collection to
announcement of national passers. They shall also be responsible for the tracking
and reporting the utilization of fund sub-allotments (if applicable), and keeping
electronic copies of all assessment-related documents. To facilitate these tasks,
regional folders and monitoring sheets shall be made available in the SGLGB
Google Drive.

7.2 The SGLGB National Working Team, as the overall lead in the SGLGB
implementation shall monitor its progress and shall take appropriate action/s to
address any program-related concern/s. It shall be responsible in updating the top
management on the status and results of the SGLGB, as well as, in providing
feedback to its regional counterparts and partner agencies. Electronic mail and
social media shall be utilized to expedite coordination with other stakeholders; and

7.3 The SGLGB National Quality Committee shall be responsible for the final stage
of quality assurance of the SGLGB. The results shall be presented by the NWT to
the said Committee for final vetting and indorsement to the SILG. The results shall
then be indorsed by the NQT to the SILG for approval.

8 Observance of Minimum Health Protocols

All assessment activities may be done online or face-to-face, provided that all those
involved shall observe the minimum health protocols amid the COVID 19 pandemic.

9 Disqualification and Redress Mechanism

The SGLGB gives primacy to integrity and accountability in local governance, hence,
in case a barangay has been found to receive a disclaimer, adverse or qualified
opinion/observation from the Commission on Audit (COA) during the assessment
period, said barangay will be officially discredited from the assessment upon the
recommendation of the NQC.

Moreover, falsification of public documents submitted during assessment, may be taken

as ground for disqualification, upon deliberation of the NQC. The same may be
subjected to disciplinary actions of appropriate authority.

The RPAT shall serve as the primary Redress Committee for the SGLGB to address
grievances and appeals arising from the assessment and validation of barangay data.

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 Any grievance should be made in writing by the interested parties within fifteen (15)
days from receipt of official results citing the grounds of their complaint(s) or appeal.
Matters that cannot be resolved at the regional level shall be raised to the national level
by the concerned RPAT.

10 Repealing Clause

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2021-074 dated 05 July 2021 and other related
issuances which are inconsistent herewith are hereby amended or repealed
accordingly.

11 Policy Review and Evaluation

This issuance shall be periodically reviewed to address gaps in the effective

implementation of the SGLGB. If necessary, further guidance, through the issuance of
official communications may be adopted, in relation to the gaps encountered while
undertaking the program implementation.

12 Annex

Annex 1: 2023 SGLGB Assessment Criteria for Barangays

13 Effectivity

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

14 Approving Authority

ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.

Secretary

15 Feedback

For related queries, kindly contact the National Barangay Operations Office – Research
and Profiling Division (NBOO-RPD) at telephone number (02) 88763454 local 4406, or
email address: [email protected].

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 Annex 1
2023 Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay
Assessment Criteria for Barangays

To qualify for the CY 2023 SGLGB, a barangay must meet the following minimum
requirements:

Core Performance Area No. 1: Financial Administration and Sustainability

Indicator Minimum Requirement
1.1 Compliance with the 1.1.1 Posted the following CY 2022 financial
Barangay Full documents in the BFDP board, pursuant to DILG MC No.
Disclosure Policy 2014-81 and DILG MC No. 2022-027:
(BFDP) Board a) Barangay Budget;
b) Summary of Income and Expenditures;
c) 20% Component of the IRA Utilization;
d) Annual Procurement Plan or Procurement List;
e) List of Notices of Award;
f) Itemized Monthly Collections and Disbursements; AND
g) Barangay Financial Report

1.1.2 Accomplished prescribed Barangay Financial Report (BFR)

form with the "stamp receipt" of the Office of the C/M
Accountant.
1.2 Innovations on 1.2.1 Increase in local resources in 2022.
revenue generation
or exercise of
corporate powers
1.3 Approval of the 1.3.1 Barangay Appropriation Ordinance approved on or before
Barangay Budget November 16, 2021
on the Specified
Timeframe
1.4 allocation for 1.4.1 With allocated funds for the following statutory programs and
Statutory Programs projects:
and Projects as a) 1% of the NTA is earmarked for Senior Citizens (R.A.
Mandated by Laws 9994);
and/or Other b) 1 % of the NTA is allocated for persons with disability (R.A.
Issuances 7277); AND
c) At least 20% of the IRA is allocated for development
programs (DILG-DBM JMC No. 2017-01)
1.5 Posting of the 1.5.1 Barangay Citizens’ Charter posted at a conspicuous place.
Barangay Citizens’
Charter (CitCha)

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1.6 Release of the 1.6.1 Compliance with Section 20 of the SK Reform Act of 2015 and
Sangguniang Item 3.2 of DBM-DILG-NYC JMC No. 1, s. 2019 dated January
Kabataan (SK) 23, 2019:
Funds by the
Barangay 1.5.1.1 If the barangay is with Barangay-SK Agreement for the
annual or semestral or quarterly release/deposit:
a) Copy of the written agreement; and
b) Proof of deposit reflecting the Account No./ Name of
Barangay SK (1 deposit slip for annual, 2 deposit
slips for semestral, 4 deposit slips for quarterly

1.5.1.2 If the barangay is without an agreement with the SK,

but with current account:
a) 12 monthly deposit slips reflecting the Account No./
Name of Barangay SK

1.5.1.3 If the barangay is without SK Officials or with SK

Officials but no quorum and/or No SK Bank Account:
a) proof of transfer of the 10% SK fund to the trust fund
of the barangay such as deposit slip or Official
Receipt or corresponding legal form/document
issued by the city/municipal treasurer if the
barangay opted that the corresponding SK fund be
kept as trust fund in the custody of the C/M
treasurer.

1.7 Conduct of 1.7.1 Conducted the 2nd semester Barangay Assembly for CY 2022.
Barangay
Assembly for CY
2022 (2nd
Semester)
Core Performance Area No. 2: Disaster Preparedness
Indicator Minimum Requirement
2.1 Functionality of 2.1.1 A Barangay must have the following:
the Barangay a) Established BDRRMC with its composition compliant to the
Disaster Risk Provisions of NDRRMC, DILG, DBM, and CSC JMC No.
Reduction and 2014-01;
Management b) Approved Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Committee Management (BDRRM) Plan;
(BDRRMC) c) Accomplishment of at least 60% of the targets in the
BDRRM Plan; AND
d) Utilization of at least 50% of the 70% Disaster
Preparedness and Mitigation Fund of LDRRMF for the
2022 Current Fund as of December 31, 2022.

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2.2 Extent of Risk 2.2.1 A barangay must have the following:
Assessment and a) Activities conducted in relation to Risk Assessment and
Early Warning Contingency Planning for the past 3 years;
System (EWS) b) A certified Barangay Risk Map; AND
c) An established Early Warning System.
2.3 Extent of 2.3.1 A barangay must have a permanent or alternate evacuation
Preparedness For center
Effective Response
And Recovery
Core Performance Area No. 3: Safety, Peace and Order
Indicator Minimum Requirement
3.1 Functionality of the 3.1.1 A barangay must have the following:
Barangay Anti-Drug a) A created/organized BADAC with correct membership and
Abuse Council (BADAC) appropriate committees as prescribed in DILG-DDB JMC
No. 2018-01, with Committees on Operation and Advocacy;
b) Allocation of substantial amount for anti-illegal drugs
initiative;
c) Formulated BADAC Plan of Action covering year under
review;
d) Established Rehabilitation Referral Desk with Designated
Duty Officer; AND
e) Submission of Consolidated Information Report (CIR) to
CADAC/MADAC and Local PNP Unit.
3.2 Functionality of the 3.2.1 A barangay must have the following:
Barangay Peace and a) Organized BPOC through an Executive Order or
Order Committee Sangguniang Barangay Resolution;
(BPOC) b) Formulated Barangay Peace and Order and Public Safety
(BPOPS) Plan in accordance to DILG MC 2017-142;
c) Submission of Semestral Accomplishment report in
accordance with MC no. 2017-142 dated October 24, 2017;
d) Adopted BPOC’s resolutions to enact peace and order
ordinances in the barangay; AND
e) At least 85% utilization rate of allocated budget.
3.3 Functionality of the 3.3.1 A barangay must have the following:
Lupong a) Organized Lupong Tagapamayapa through an Executive
Tagapamayapa Order or Sangguniang Barangay Resolution;
(LT) b) Conducted monthly meetings for the administration of the
Katarungang Pambarangay;
c) At least 50% settled cases;
d) Attendance of LT to KP training or seminar in the last three
years; and
e) Building structure or space for KP activities.
3.4 Maintenance of 3.4.1 A barangay shall have updated RBI for two semesters of CY
Updated Record of 2022.

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 Barangay
Inhabitants (RBIs)
3.5 Organization and 3.5.1 A barangay must have the following:
Strengthening a) EO or similar issuance on the organization of the Barangay
Capacities of Tanod covering 2022; and
Barangay Tanod b) Attendance of their barangay tanod to necessary training in
the last three years.
3.6 Barangay Initiatives 3.6.1 A barangay must have the following:
During Health a) An organized Barangay Health and Emergency Response
Emergencies Team (BHERT); and,
b) Poster or tarpaulin containing the active telephone and/or
cellphone Numbers of the Barangay, Punong Barangay and
BHERT Members.
3.7 Conduct of Monthly 3.7.1 Conducted BaRCO on a monthly basis in 2022
Barangay Road
Clearing Operations
(BaRCO)
Essential Performance Area 1: Social Protection and Sensitivity
Indicator Minimum Requirement
4.1 Functionality of 4.1.1 A barangay must have the following:
Barangay Violence a) Established Barangay VAW Desk and designated Barangay
Against Women VAW Desk Officer;
(VAW) Desk b) Attendance of the Barangay VAW Desk Officer to at least
one (1) training/orientation related to her/his functions within
the last three years
c) Implementation of gender-responsive program, projects,
and activities to address gender-based violence;
d) Submission of Quarterly Accomplishment Reports to
C/MSWDO and C/MLGOO within 10 working days of the
ensuing month (stamp received); AND
e) Updated database on VAW cases reported to the barangay.
4.2 Access to Health 4.2.1 A barangay must have an EO or similar document on the
and Social Welfare following:
Services in the a) Presence of Barangay Health Station/Center (BHS/C);
Barangay b) Appointment of Barangay Health Worker (BHW);
c) Appointment of Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS); AND
d) Availability of services in the Barangay Health
Station/Center (BHS/C).
4.3 Functionality of the 4.3.1 A barangay must have the following:
Barangay a) Organized BDC with membership in accordance with the
Development Council prescription of Section 107 of RA 7160;
(BDC) b) Conducted public hearings/ barangay assemblies for public
consultation;
c) Formulated Barangay Development Plan;
d) At least 85% physical accomplishment rate of PPAs in the
BDP; AND

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 e) At least 85% of fund utilization rate of PPAs in the
BDP.
4.4 Representation Of 4.4.1 A barangay must have CSO representatives accredited by the
CSOs/NGOs in the Sangguniang Barangay in the following organized BBIs:
Barangay-Based a) BDC
Institutions (BBIs) b) BADAC
c) BDRRMC
d) BPOC
e) BESWMC
f) BCPC
g) Barangay GAD Focal Point System
4.5 Implementation of 4.5.1 A barangay must have the following:
the Kasambahay a) Kasambahay desk with a designated Kasambahay Desk
Law Officer (KDO); AND
b) Maintained kasambahay masterlist.
4.6 Functionality of the 4.6.1 A barangay must have the following:
Barangay Council for a) Organized Barangay Council for Protection of Children
the Protection of (BCPC) with a presence of Child Representative within the
Children (BCPC) last three years;
b) Attendance of the Members of the Barangay Council for
Protection of Children (BCPC) to at least one (1)
training/orientation related to their functions within the last
three years;
c) Approved BCPC Annual Work and Financial Plan with funds
allocation (including Advocacy Activities);
d) At least above 50% of the 2022 BCPC Annual
Accomplishments on Children (to include Budget utilization);
e) Database on Children disaggregated by age, sex, ethnicity,
with or with disabilities, OSCY, etc. as of December 31,
2022;
f) Approved Barangay Comprehensive Juvenile Intervention
Program (CBJIP); AND
g) Updated Localized Flow Chart of Referral System not earlier
than 2019.
4.7 Mechanism for 4.7.1 A barangay must have the following:
Gender and a) 2022 GAD Plan and Budget, reviewed and endorsed by the
Development DILG Field Office; and
(GAD) c) A 2022 GAD Accomplishment Report (AR) submitted to
C/MPDO.

Essential Performance Area 2: Business-Friendliness and Competitiveness

Indicator Minimum Requirement
5.1 Power to Levy Other 5.1.1 A barangay must have an enacted Barangay Tax Ordinance
Taxes, Fees, or pursuant to Sec. 129 of the LGC.
Charges

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5.2 Compliance to 5.2.1 A barangay must have integrated the issuance of Barangay
Section 11 of RA Clearance in the Permitting Processes of Cities and
11032 of the Ease of Municipalities.
Doing Business Law
5.3 Issuance of 5.3.1 A barangay must have a Barangay Citizens’ Charter on the
Barangay Clearance issuance of barangay clearance posted in the barangay hall
not covered by DILG
MC No. 2019-177
such as: residency,
indigency, etc, within
seven (7) working
days
Essential Performance Area 3: Environmental Management
Indicator Minimum Requirement
6.1 Functionality of the 6.1.1 A barangay must have the following:
Barangay
Ecological Solid a) Organized BESWMC with composition as prescribed in
Waste Management DILG MC No. 2018-112;
Committee b) Formulated Solid Waste Management Program/Plan;
(BESWMC)
c) Allocation of Barangay Funds for the barangay ecological
solid waste management program;
d) Attendance of BESWMC to necessary training in the last
three years; and
e) Submission of Monthly Accomplishment Reports to the
C/MENRO or C/MSWM Board copy furnished the City
Director or the C/MLGOO.
6.2 Existence of a Solid 6.2.1 A barangay must have a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Waste Management pursuant to section 5.3.3 of DILG MC No. 2018-112 or a
Facility Pursuant to Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the existing junk shop
R.A. 9003 and/or the presence of other materials recovery scheme.
6.3 Provision of Support 6.3.1 A barangay must have an Ordinance or similar issuance on
Mechanisms for segregation of wastes at-source covering 2022.
Segregated
Collection

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