With the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) over and most winning candidates already proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) set a transition period of three weeks for the incoming barangay and SK officials, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is giving a maximum of three weeks as transition period for the newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials.
DILG Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. explained that the allotted transition period is important as this will spell the difference whether the incoming officials could immediately buckle down to work or not.
“Ang transition period na binibigay natin ay three weeks. Napaka-importante na ma-turn-over sa mga bagong opisyal properly ang properties ng barangay. Ilang computer ‘yan, ilang kotse ’yan. (The transition period we are giving is three weeks. It is important that the barangay properties are properly turned over to the new officials. How many computers are there, how many cars). Are they in good condition?’’ Abalos noted.
To ensure smooth transition, Abalos announced the issuance of DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2023-166, which newly-elected SK and barangay officials can use as guide prior and during their assumption.
“Likewise, outgoing barangay officials were instructed to submit the final inventory of the Barangay and SK properties, financial records, documents, and properties (PFRDs) and money accountabilities and to ensure turnover of the same to the incoming or newly elected officials,’’ the DILG stated.
“Ayaw po nating magkagulo. Inuulit ko po ang announcement na ito sapagkat this will cover all the barangays and SK sa (buong) Pilipinas. Pagka-oath mo, coordinate with our DILG officer na nasa ground at binigyan namin sila ng instructions dito na magkaroon ng proper turnover (We do not want any chaos. I am reiterating this announcement since this will cover all the barangay and SK in the Philippines. After taking your oath of office, coordinate with the DILG office on the ground and we gave them instructions to have proper turnover),’’ he added.
The DILG chief also clarified that he was prompted to issue the guidelines following the advice of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that winning barangay and SK election candidates, upon being proclaimed and taking their oath, can effectively assume office.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you agree with the DILG on setting a 3-week transition period for the incoming barangay and SK officials?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
+++++
Thank you for reading. If you find this article engaging, please click the like button below, share this article to others and also please consider making a donation to support my publishing. If you are looking for a copywriter to create content for your special project or business, check out my services and my portfolio. Feel free to contact me with a private message. Also please feel free to visit my Facebook page Author Carlo Carrasco and follow me on Twitter at @HavenorFantasy as well as on Tumblr at https://carlocarrasco.tumblr.com/ and on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/authorcarlocarrasco
Author Carlo Carrasco 