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Masagca, J. T., Masagca, M. T. & Chunxiang, M. (2009).
Enhancing Governance of the Barangay: Reflections of
Academics, JOAAG, Vol. 4. No.2
Enhancing Governance of the Barangay: Reflections of Academics
Jimmy T. Masagca
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Manrico T. Masagca
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M. Chunxiang
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Abstract
This paper presents the insights of selected academics on local governance of the Barangay, the basic political unit (BPU) in the Philippines. Participants were pre‐selected and their representations were determined using the ethnographic technique with the property of conversation
(pakikipagkwentuhan). This inquiry notes that good governance of BPU can be affected by the lack of capabilities of officials; indecisiveness during assumption of duties as officers‐in‐charge. influence of their siblings and family relatives; and sensitivity of the issues and concerns being addressed. The academics proposed that programs and projects (P&P) on capacity building of BPU officials must be accomplished vigorously in collaboration with the various higher education institutions (HEIs) and groups/organizations on local governance. Moreover, certain provisions for building upon the hard‐ earned achievement of these officials through budget allocation for the annual programs on merit and recognition of achievements are also suggested to enhance local governance and community development. Keywords: Local governance, Philippines, Barangay, academics, participation, transparency 1 Pacific Island Institute for Pedagogy, Technology, Arts and Sciences, Incorporated (Pacific Tech), Philippines; De
La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Philippines. Email: [e-mail]
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Management of Financial Institutions Department, College of Business and Economics, De La Salle University-
Manila, Philippines.
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Master’s in Public Administration Program, San Jose Christian College, San Jose City, Philippines14
Masagca, J. T., Masagca, M. T. & Chunxiang, M. (2009).

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