BALIANGAO BARANGAY WINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN LUPON TAGAPAMAYAPA AWARDS
BALIANGAO, Misamis Occidental — Barangay Sinian in Baliangao, Misamis Occidental, earned national recognition after securing First Runner-Up in the 2026 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA), highlighting the municipality’s commitment to promoting community-based justice and peaceful conflict resolution.
The award was personally received by Baliangao Mayor Golda Catherine June Yap-Resma, under whose leadership the municipality continues to strengthen grassroots governance and community peace initiatives, during the awarding ceremony on November 5 at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
Barangay Sinian placed First Runner-Up in the 4th Income Class Category, earning distinction among the country’s outstanding barangays for their implementation of the Katarungang Pambarangay system.
The national recognition underscores the barangay’s commitment to resolving disputes at the community level through mediation, fairness, and accessible justice.
Punong Barangay Mary M. Rusiana expressed pride in the achievement, crediting the dedication of the Lupong Tagapamayapa in serving residents and maintaining peace in the community.
Rusiana said the barangay would continue striving for a higher distinction in succeeding award cycles, with the goal of eventually achieving Hall of Fame status.
The awards were conferred by the National Awards Committee, headed by Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla, together with Philippine National Police chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. and other committee members.
In his keynote address, Remulla emphasized the importance of barangay-level dispute resolution in delivering timely and fair justice, noting that community mediation helps settle conflicts while preserving relationships among residents.
The Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards, spearheaded by the DILG, recognizes outstanding barangay justice mechanisms across the country and encourages local communities to strengthen mediation and conflict-resolution practices.
Barangay Sinian’s national placement brings recognition to Baliangao and Misamis Occidental, highlighting the vital role of local leadership and community-based justice in building peaceful and harmonious communities.
