HB 1816

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

An Act Mandating the Appointment of Barangay Information Officer in Every Barangay

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The bill requires every barangay to appoint one Barangay Information Officer who will share government information with residents and send community feedback to national agencies.

Local GovernmentPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Representative

Javier Benitez
RepresentativeNegros Occidental, 3rd District
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HB01816 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Mandating the Appointment of Barangay Information Officer in Every Barangay

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