GOVERNANCE OF THE BARANGAY CHAIRPERSONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF UBAY BOHOL

Yıl 2017, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 50 - 63, 01.02.2017

Sheena L. Boysillo

Öz

Barangay governance plays a vital role in the empowerment of the local
government units in the country. This is linked with the leader’s accountability,
fairness, and transparency in the exercise of his duties and functions as a servant
in his community. This study aimed to evaluate the governance of the Barangay
Chairpersons in the Municipality of Ubay, Bohol. The researcher employed the
descriptive survey questionnaire using quantitative design and a key informant
interview using a qualitative approach. Results showed that the higher the IRA
(Internal Revenue Allotment) given to the barangays, the more programs and
projects are implemented because funds had been given to them as a subsidy for
continuous developments. The results also indicated that majority of the Barangay
Chairpersons were able to deliver very satisfactory public services in their
barangays which also indicated that the core values of governance namely
fairness, transparency and accountability were strengthened by the barangay
chairmen during their term of office. The study concluded that the Local
Government Code of 1991 paved the way for greater local autonomy to bring
government closer to the doorsteps of the people.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Governance, Accountability, Fairness, Transparency