La Salle Balangay

Week 1 of BUILD: Barangay Upscaling through Innovation, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Development

The Allied Business Department of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, in collaboration with the School of Governance, DILG Region IV-A, and the Livelihood Enterprise Development Center, proudly launched the inaugural BUILD Program with over 20 barangay officials from across CALABARZON.

Through Module 1: Foundations of Barangay Entrepreneurship and Innovation, participants explored how communities can transform challenges into opportunities through entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. Together, they began designing solutions rooted in the strengths and aspirations of their own barangays.

This marks the beginning of a shared journey toward building more resilient, innovative, and empowered communities.

A leader without vision has no ascendancy to lead. Vision serves as the North Star that inspires an organization or community to work together toward shared goals.

These goals must be articulated as clearly as possible so they can be pursued through strategic planning and effective management. Yet strategic planning and management alone are not enough. Systems thinking, design thinking, and data-driven decision-making remain essential imperatives of leadership and governance.

Today marks the second day of the Executive Course on Barangay Leadership for Strategic and Sustainable Development (B-LESSED), facilitated by our volunteer resource persons, Dr. Jesse Atienza and Prof. Marlon Pareja of DLSU-D's School of Governance.

As we express our gratitude to our resource persons, we are equally thankful for the active participation and commitment shown by our barangay officials from Cavite and Laguna.

A multi-sectoral initiative for barangay empowerment!

The De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (through the School of Governance DLSU-Dasmariñas and the Allied Business Department), the DILG IV-A, and the Livelihood Enterprise Development Center launch the inaugural offering of the Executive Course on Barangay Upscaling through Innovation, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Development (BUILD).

📅 Duration: June 20 – July 18, 2026

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

📍 Venue: Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez Building, DLSU-Dasmariñas

La Salle Barangay Leadership and Governance Academy (LS BALANGAY) has officially set sail with the inaugural offering of the Executive Course on Barangay Leadership for Strategic and Sustainable Development (B-LESSED), which commenced today, June 13, 2026, at Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez, De La Salle University–Dasmariñas.

The opening sessions on Sustainable Leadership and Transformational Leadership were facilitated by Rommel Mazo, Director of the School of Governance DLSU-Dasmariñas, and Jay Beltran, Provincial Director of DILG Laguna.

As part of the workshop, participating barangay officials from Cavite and Laguna identified challenges confronting their communities—such as garbage disposal, peace and order, and, and stray animals concerns—then envisioned what a better barangay could look like and proposed concrete ways by which that vision may be realized.

B-LESSED will continue every Saturday until July 11, 2026, inspiring barangay officials to lead strategic and sustainable transformation in their communities.

Eighty-one (81) barangay officials representing twenty-three (23) cities and municipalities from Cavite and Laguna have officially registered and were endorsed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region IV-A to participate in the Barangay Leadership for Strategic and Sustainable Development (BLESSED) Program.

The BLESSED Program is an executive course under the Barangay Leadership and Governance (BALAG) Program.

📢 ‼️Elected Barangay Officials and SK Chairpersons ‼️📢

In support of capacity development and transformative local governance, The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cavite together with De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, highly encourages all Elected Barangay Officials and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairpersons to take part in the BLESSED: An Executive Course on Barangay Leadership for Strategic and Sustainable Development.

This executive course aims to strengthen leadership competencies, promote strategic governance, and empower local leaders in building resilient and sustainable communities.

📌 Offering Period: June 13 – July 11, 2026
📌 Open to: Elected Barangay Officials and SK Chairpersons
📌 Scan the QR Code to Register

Be part of a new generation of local leaders committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.

𝑩-𝑳𝑬𝑺𝑺𝑬𝑫 𝒊𝒔 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒆𝒕 𝑺𝒂𝒊𝒍!🌊💚

A collaborative initiative between De La Salle University–Dasmariñas and the Department of the Interior and Local Government Region IV-A, B-LESSED (Executive Course on Barangay Leadership for Strategic and Sustainable Development) marks the inaugural offering under the La Salle Balangay initiative.

Anchored on the vision of grassroots transformation and nation-building, this executive course empowers barangay leaders and Sangguniang Kabataang Chairpersons to lead strategically, govern sustainably, and serve their communities with excellence and purpose.

To be admitted into the course, applicants must:
• Be an incumbent elected barangay official or Sangguniang Kabataan member within Region IV-A where the program is being implemented;
• Be endorsed by the City/Municipal Local Government Operations Officer (C/MLGOO);
• Be available to attend onsite classes; and
• Demonstrate commitment to completing the program.

The official offering of the program will commence every Saturday from June 13 to July 11, 2026. Stay tuned for the official call for participation from DILG Region IV-A and the list of qualified participants.

⚓ Lead Strategically. Govern Sustainably.

𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝑺 𝑩𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑨𝒀! 🌊

True leadership begins at the grassroots. We are thrilled to introduce the La Salle Barangay Leadership and Governance Academy, where we believe that grassroots transformation empowers a nation.

Are you ready to discover the story behind the movement?

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The School of Governance, Public Service, and Corporate Leadership (SGPSCL) recently launched the La Salle Barangay Leadership and Governance Academy (LS BALANGAY) at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

With the theme "Paglalakbay Tungo sa Pinalakas na Barangay,” the launch of the first of its kind program underscores the university's commitment to fostering sustainable community development by equipping local leaders with the necessary tools for effective governance.

In his message, Br. Iñigo Riola FSC cited the program’s goal to bridge academic knowledge with the realities of public service on the ground.

“As we formally launch this initiative today, may LS BALANGAY continue to strengthen the mission of DLSU-D as a university that not only educates minds, but also transforms lives and communities,” he said.

Among those who welcomed key partners to the university with SGPSCL Director Dr. Rommel Mazo and project proponent Latrell Andre C. Manguera.

Atty. Maria Liavel C. Badillo-Crisostomo, Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs of the DILG served as the keynote speaker while messages of support were given by DLSU-D Provost Dr. Christian George C. Francisco, DILG IV-A Regional Director Engr. Ariel O. Iglesia, Local Government Academy Executive Director Thelma T. Vecina, City Mayor of Dasmariñas Jenny Barzaga, General Trias Mayor Luis A. Ferrer IV.

Dasmariñas City Vice Mayor Elpidio A. Barzaga III also led the participants in sigining the pledge of commitment.

| DILG Laguna supports the launching of the La Salle Barangay Leadership and Governance Academy (LS BALANGAY) last May 9, 2026, at the Ayuntamiento de Gonzalez, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

This initiative shows a committed university-based academy that yearns to strengthen local governance and leadership through accessible and free certificate courses.

The Department continuously partners with institutions like LS Balangay to foster grassroots transformation towards people-centered leaders and responsive local governance.

📷 Ms. Jnysz Montejo