THE NEW

CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
OF THE
LIGA NG MGA
BARANGAY SA
PILIPINAS

PREAMBLE
We, the Barangay officials of the Philippines, imploring the aid of the Almighty God, In order to
achieve the objectives and goals of the Barangay government pursuant to the provisions of the Local
Government Code of 1991 and to provide maximum interest, protection, security and, to enhance the
general welfare of the Barangay officials, and constituents, do hereby associate ourselves into a
“Ligangmga Barangay”, and adopt this Constitution and by-laws for that purpose.
ARTICLE I
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Section 1. The “Ligangmga Barangay” adheres to the principle that genuine and meaningful
local autonomy can be best achieved through the process of decentralization and devolution of
powers and authority from the national government and to the local government units, particularly the
Barangay Government, in order to make the Barangay self-reliant and thus, it would become and
effective partner in the attainment of national goals.
Section 2. To that end, Liga ng mga Barangay shall:
a. Strive to ensure that all Barangay benefits under Section 393 of the Local
Government Code, shall be fully implemented and given to all Barangay members
and officers.
b. Strive to attain the aspirations of all the barangays nationwide, that is to be treated as
decent, albeit small, unit of government, and to this end all delegates or representatives
should act with decency, dignity, honesty and sincerity;
c. Serve as a forum for which the member-barangay / Liga chapter may ventilate their
sentiments, grievances and address issues and concerns;
d. Show solidarity with, and among, the individual member / chapter; and
e. Endeavor to assist the member / chapter towards their development and progress.
ARTICLE II
SCOPE AND PURPOSE

Section 1.Scope. This Constitution and by-laws shall be binding on all levels of the Liga,
namely Ligangmga Barangay at the municipal, city, provincial, metropolitan, Regional and national
levels.
Section 2.Purpose. The primary purpose of this Ligangmga Barangay is to determine the
representation of the Ligangmga Barangay in the local sanggunian and to ventilate, articulate, and
crystallize issues affecting Barangay government administration and, through proper and legal
means, secure the solutions thereto.
ARTICLE III
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 ORGANIZATION OF THE LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY
Section 1.Ligangmga Barangay. There shall be an organization of all barangays throughout
the country to be known as the ‘LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY” which shall hereinafter be called as the
“LIGA’.
Section 2.Composition and General Membership of the Local Chapters and National
Liga. The Liga shall have chapters in municipalities, cities, provinces, metropolitan and Regional
political subdivisions, which shall be composed as follows:
a. Municipal Chapter. A municipal chapter of the Liga shall be composed of all barangays in
the municipality concerned as represented by their respective Punong Barangays.
b. City Chapter. A city chapter of the Liga shall be composed of all Barangays in the city
concerned as represented by their respective Punong Barangay.
c. Provincial Chapter. A provincial chapter shall be composed of the duly elected Presidents
of the municipal and component city chapters.
d. Metropolitan chapter. A Metropolitan chapter shall be composed of the duly elected
Presidents of the municipal and component city chapters.
e. REGIONAL CHAPTER. A REGIONAL CHAPTER SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE DULY
ELECTED PRESIDENTS OF THE PROVINCE AND HIGHLY URBANIZED AND
INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITY CHAPTERS IN A PARTICULAR REGION.
f. National Liga. The National Liga shall be composed of the duly elected Presidents of highly
urbanized and independent component city (HUC/ICC) chapters, provincial chapters,
REGIONAL CHAPTERS, the Metropolitan Manila chapter and metropolitan political
subdivision chapters. (Sec. 428, R.A. 7160)
Section 3.The National Liga General Assembly. All duly elected Presidents representing all
local REGIONAL, provincial, city, municipal chapters of the Liga shall be called the “National Liga
General Assembly.”
Section 4.Representation. Every Barangay shall be represented by the Punong Barangay, or
by the Liga Chapter President, as the case may be, with the right to vote and be voted upon, or in
his / her temporary absence or temporary incapacity, by any member of the Sangguniang Barangay
or by any other officer of the Liga Chapter concerned, duly elected for the purpose, who shall attend
all meetings or deliberations called for by the different chapters of the Liga; provided that, such
representation by substitution ceasing automatically upon the appearance or cessation of the
incapacity of the Punong Barangay or Chapter President, shall only have the right to vote but not the
right to be voted upon.
Section 5.Ex-Officio Membership in the Sanggunian.
a. The duly elected President of the Liga at the municipal, city and provincial chapters shall serve
as Ex-Officio members of the Sangguniang Bayan, SangguniangPanlungsod, and the
SangguniangPanlalawigan, respectively.
b. No Liga chapter President shall simultaneously be Ex-Officio member of two (2) sanggunians.
When a Component City or Municipal Liga Chapter President is elected as Provincial Liga
President and assumes the position of Ex-Officio member of the SangguniangPanlalawigan,
the Vice President of the Component City or Municipal Liga Chapter shall automatically be the
Ex-Officio member of the SangguniangPanlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, as the case may
be, representing the Liga in the concerned Sanggunian. However, the Provincial Chapter
President shall retain his Presidency in the same Component City of Municipal Liga Chapter,
and the case may be, AND SHALL PRESIDE IN ITS MEETINGS.

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 Section 6.Newly Created Chapters of the Liga. In the event that new chapters are created
by virtue of existing laws, the new Liga Chapter concerned shall hold new elections under the
supervision of the National Liga and in accordance with the prescribed rules of the Liga National
Executive Board for such vacuum or vacancy.
ARTICLE IV
NAME, EMBLEM AND OTHER INSIGNAI OF THE LIGA
Section 1.Emblem and other Insignia. There shall be an emblem adopted for the
organization in accordance with the following:
a. Description of Emblem. A circle with the map of the Philippines as its centerpiece
superimposed by the drawing of a “Balanghay” (a sea craft or boat of early day
community and from which the word “Barangay” is derived) and the center point and
having seven “salokots” distributed on both sides in vertical arrangement with each
“salokot” representing each of the seven components of the Barangay: Punong
Barangay, Kagawads, SK Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, LupongTagapamayapa and
Barangay Volunteer Workers. A space above is provided for the purpose of identification
of the national organization or the local chapter. Inscribed around the edge at the top
portion are the words LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY SA PILIPINAS while around the edge
at the lower portion is the year “1991”
b. Ownership and Exclusive Use. The emblem and other insignia shall remain the sole
property of the National Ligangmga Barangay and shall henceforth be for the exclusive
use of the National Liga and its local chapters. The National Liga Executive Board
reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action against the improper use of
the emblem and insignia by any party concerned so as to protect the interest and prestige
of the organization. Any unauthorized use of the said emblem and insignia is prohibited
and shall be dealt with in accordance with existing laws.
ARTICLE V
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE LIGA
Section 1. The principal office of the National Liga shall be located in the Metropolitan Manila
area, with the chapter offices in their respective localities throughout the country.
ARTICLE VI
POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA
Section 1.Powers of the Liga. The Liga shall have the following powers:
a. To create sources of funds for its own use and disposition;
b. To acquire, develop, lease, encumber, alienate or otherwise dispose of real and personal
property and apply the same for productive, developmental or welfare purposes;
c. To sue and be sued;
d. To have and use a seal;
e. To enter into contracts; and
f. To exercise such other powers as are granted to corporations, subject to any limitation
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991 and other related laws.
Section 2.Duties and Functions of the Liga. The duties and functions of the Liga are as
follows:
a. Give priority to programs designed for the total development of the barangays and in
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 b. Assist in the education of Barangay residents for peoples participation in local
government administration in order to promote united and concerned action to achieve
countrywide development goals;
c. Supplement the efforts of government in creating gainful employment within the
barangays;
d. Adopt measures to promote the welfare of Barangay officials;
e. Serve as a forum of the barangays in order to forge linkages with national government
agencies and non-government organizations and thereby promote the social, economic
and political well-being of the Barangay; and,
f. Exercise and perform such other duties and functions which will bring about stronger ties
among barangays and promote the welfare of the Barangays constituents.
ARTICLE VII
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
Section 1.National Executive Board. ALL REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS SHALL
AUTOMATICALLY BECOME MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. The National
Liga shall elect the officers of the organization to be known as the “National Executive Board” which
shall be composed of the following: the National President, Executive Vice-President, Vice President
for Luzon, Vice President for Visayas, Vice –President for Mindanao, Secretary General, Auditor and
16 Regional Chairmen/ Board of Directors. The Board may create such other positions it may deem
necessary for the effective management of the National Liga.
SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING THE ELECTION OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
OFFICERS, THE NATIONAL LIGA SHALL LIKEWISE ELECT THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONAL
CHAPTER OFFICERS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: THE REGIONAL PRESIDENT, VICE
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND AUDITOR.
Section 2.Board of Directors of Local Liga Chapters. The members of the local Liga
chapter shall elect its Board of Directors from among themselves which shall be known as the
“Municipal, City, Provincial or Liga Board,” as the case may be. The Board of Directors of the Liga
chapter shall be composed of the President, Vice President, Auditor and six (6) or eight (8) Board
Members, depending on the number of Barangays/Municipalities/Cities/PROVINCES as may be
specified by the Liga Election Code. Thereafter, the Board shall appoint a Secretary, Treasurer, and
Public Relations Officer from among the Board Members. The Board may create such other positions
it may deem necessary for the effective management of the chapter.
In cases where the number of members in a given Liga Chapter is insufficient to fill up the
mandatory positions, officers with the exception of the President, may function in a dual capacity.
Provided, that the Auditor shall not be Treasurer at the same time, and vice-versa.
Section 3.Past Presidents of the Liga as Honorary Members. The immediate past
presidents in each level of the Liga may serve as Consultant to the respective Board, and may be
allowed to sit as an “honorary member” of that particular Board, but without power to vote or be voted
upon.
ARTICLE VIII
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD AND ITS OFFICERS
Section 1.Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors of Local Chapters. The Board of
Directors at each level of the Liga, aside from exercising the powers, functions and duties stipulated
in Article VI of this Constitution and By-Laws shall have supervision over all officers and members of
their respective chapters; and shall undertake necessary and proper steps in pursuing the objectives
stated in the Preamble and Article I of this Constitution. Further, the corporate powers of this

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organization, expressed and implied, shall be vested in the Board of Directors of each level of the
Liga, which shall, among others:
a. Have jurisdiction over all officers and committees of the said Board;
b. Have general management of the business, property and funds of said Liga chapter;
c. Prepare and approve a budget showing anticipated receipts and expenditures for the
year, including the plans or schemes for funding purposes;
d. Hold regular meetings at least once a month, and for this purpose, enforce regular
attendance.
e. Remit the prescribed dues and/or fees; and
f. Submit an annual report to the office of the National Liga, through proper channels, on
the activities and financial condition of the local chapter.
Section 2.Powers and Duties of Liga Chapter Officers. The Officers at all levels of the Liga
shall have the following powers and duties:
a) The President
1. To execute and administer the policies, measures, orders and resolutions approved
by the Board of Directors of the Liga Chapters;
2. To preside over the meetings of the Board of Directors and the general membership
of the Liga Chapters;
3. To formulate and recommend plans and programs to the Liga Board for
implementation;
4. To negotiate, sign and enter into contracts for and in behalf of the Liga, upon
authorization by the Board of Directors of the Liga chapter concerned;
5. To represent the LIGA chapter in cases where such representation is needed;
6. To exercise the power of general supervision over the officers of the Liga chapter
concerned;
7. To enforce the Liga’s Constitution and By-Laws, existing laws, decrees and other
rules and policies relating to and effecting said Liga chapter;
8. To look after the general welfare of the Liga Chapter;
9. To cooperate and coordinate with the officers of the other Liga chapters in all levels;
10. To approve vouchers covering disbursement of funds of the Liga Chapter with the
Treasurer as his co-signatory to said account;
11. To create committees and make appointments thereto, upon authorization by the
Board of the Liga chapter concerned, for the undertaking of particular projects and/or
activities;
12. To represent the budget for the operations, functions and activities of the chapter in
consultation with the Treasurer and the Committee on Finance for the approval of
the Board; and
13. To conduct regular meetings of the Liga chapter concerned.

b) The Vice-President
1. If for any reason, the President is unable to perform his duties, the [Executive] Vice-
President shall perform the duties of the President subject to the rules of succession
provided in Sec. 2 Art. XII herein;
2. To assist the President in his duties and functions, if and when necessary; and
3. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or the Board
of Directors.
c.) The Secretary

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 1. To take charge of the maintenance of the Liga Chapter in the absence of the duly
elected officials or upon dissolution of the organization;
2. To be custodian of all records and seal of the Liga chapter and to keep accurate
membership records;
3. To keep the minutes of all meetings of the Liga Chapter and all general membership
assembly, and to record all proceedings of the same and to render report to the
Board during monthly meetings or whenever called upon by the Board to do so;
4. To keep a record of all pertinent laws, decrees, circulars, and other documents
relating to the Liga;
5. To prepare the agenda for each meeting in consultation with the President;
6. To give due notices of all meetings;
7. To submit a quarterly report of meetings held, the attendance thereof, and number of
resolutions adopted, to the secretary of the next higher level who will collate the
same for the submission to the National Liga Secretariat; and
8. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or Board of
Directors.
d.) The Treasurer
1. To be the custodian of all Liga Chapter’s assets, properties, funds and securities,
and to submit to the Board of Directors, through the President, an annual inventory
thereof at the end of the year and for the above purpose, to maintain a bank
account, if necessary, with the President as co-signatory, in the name of the Liga
Chapter;
2. To collect and receive fees, contributions, donations, money, materials and all other
resources accorded to the Liga Treasury, for which he/she issue the corresponding
official receipts;
3. To disburse funds, under the authority of the President, in accordance with standard
accounting and auditing procedures;
4. To render monthly report to the Board of Directors during monthly meetings or
whenever called upon by the Board to do so;
5. To submit to the President an audited annual financial statement duly certified by
him/her;
6. To certify the availability of funds whenever necessary;
7. To post bond for the faithful performance of duties; and
8. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the President and/ Liga
Board.
e.) The Auditor
1. To examine and audit periodically the books of the Liga chapter; and
2. To do such acts or perform such measures to protect the interest of the Liga
chapter.
f.) The Public Relations Officer
1. To establish relations and interactions with mass media for the purposes of
disseminating information as to membership, objectives, activities, and so forth, of
the Liga Chapter;
2. To promote the goodwill of the organization in the community and to enhance the
good image of the organization whenever possible; and
3. To perform such other duties as may assigned by the President and/or the Liga
Board.

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 Section 3.Powers and Duties of the National Executive Board.The National Executive
Board shall exercise the powers and duties as enumerated in Article VI and Section 1 of Article VII. In
addition thereto, the National Executive Board shall exercise the following powers and duties:
a. Promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this
Constitution and By-Laws such as but not limited to the rules on conduct and discipline,
elections, etc.;
b. In the exercise of its powers of control and supervision over all Liga officers and
members, decide on matters concerning complaints and/or petitions against Liga
Members and officers as provided in Article XII of this Constitution; AND
c. DECIDE ON APPEAL THE DECISION RENDERED BY THE REGIONAL CHAPTERS IN
THE CONDUCT OF REGULAR OR SPECIAL ELECTION.
Section 4.Powers and Duties of the Officers of the National Liga.The Officers of the
National Executive Board shall have the following powers and duties:
A. The National Liga President

1. To execute and administer the policies, measures, orders and resolutions approved
by the National Liga Executive Board;
2. To preside over the meetings of the National Liga Executive Board or the National
Liga;
3. To formulate and recommend plans and programs for the advancement of the Liga
organization as a whole and for the betterment of the members therein;
4. To negotiate, sign and enter into contracts for and in behalf of the national Liga,
upon authorization by the National Executive Board;
5. To represent the National Liga in cases where such representation is needed;
6. To exercise general supervision and control over the officers of the National
Executive Board and the authority to assign when necessary, certain duties to any
officer and/or Director concerned;
7. To enforce the Constitution and By-Laws of the National Liga, existing laws, decrees
and other rules and policies of the organization;
8. To look after the general welfare of the Liga organization as a whole;
9. To supervise and coordinate with the officers of all Liga Chapters, whenever
necessary;
10. To approve vouchers covering disbursement for funds of the National Liga, and to
maintain a bank account in the name of the organization with the Treasure as co-
signatory to said account;
11. To present the budget for operations, functions, programs and activities of the
organization for the approval of the National Executive Board; and
12. To create committees and make appointments thereto, when authorized by the
national Executive Board, for the undertaking of particular projects and/or activities.

B. The Executive Vice-President

1. If for any reason the President is unable to perform his duties, to perform the duties
of, and exercise the same authority as the President subject to the rule of
succession provided in Sec. 2 Art. XII herein;
2. To assist the President in his duties and functions, if and when necessary; and
3. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the National President and/or
the National Executive Board.

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C. The Vice-Presidents for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

1. To assist the National President in the implementation and monitoring of all

programs and projects in their respective area of jurisdiction and to render report on
the same;
2. To assist the President in his duties and functions, if and when necessary; and
3. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the National Liga President
and/or the National Liga Executive Board.

D. The Secretary General

1. To take charge of the maintenance of the National Liga pending the election of the
first set of officers and directors of the National Liga;
2. To take charge of the day-to-day operations of the National Liga Secretariat;
3. To coordinate closely with all National Government Agencies;
4. To prepare a budget for the operations, functions and activities of the organization
with the Treasurer and duly assisted by the Committee on Finance, for consideration
and approval of the President;
5. To assist the National Liga President in the administration of the Liga affairs
whenever and wherever appropriate;
6. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the National President and/or
the National Executive Board; and
7. To be custodian of all records and the seal of the National Liga, and to keep
accurate membership records of the National Liga and all Liga Chapters.

E. The Secretary

1. To give due notice and prepare the agenda for all meetings of the National Liga and
the National Executive Board;
2. To prepare and keep all records of proceedings and meetings of the National Liga
and the National Executive Board, and general membership meetings; and
3. To assist and coordinate with the National President and/or Secretary General in the
administration of Liga affairs.

F. The Treasurer

1. To be the custodian of all National Liga’s assets, properties, funds and securities,
and to submit to the Board of Directors through the President, an annual inventory
thereof at the end of the year, for the above purpose, to maintain a bank account if
necessary, with the President as his co-signatory in the name of the Liga;
2. To collect and receive fees, contributions, donations, money, materials and all other
resources accorded to the Liga Treasury, for which he she shall issue corresponding
official receipts;
3. To disburse funds under authority of the President, in accordance with standard
accounting and auditing procedures;
4. To render monthly reports to the Board of Directors during monthly meeting and/or
whenever called upon by the Board to do so;
5. To submit to the President an audited annual financial statement duly certified by
him/her;
6. To certify the availability of funds whenever necessary;

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 7. To post bond for the faithful performance of the duties; and
8. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or by the
National Liga Board.

G. The Auditor

1. To examine and audit periodically the books of the National Liga;

2. To do such acts or propose such measures to protect the interest of the National
Liga; and
3. To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President and/or by the
National Executive Board.

ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
Section 1.Standing Committees. There shall be created Standing Committees in every Liga
Chapter to assist the Chapter President or the National Liga President, as the case may be, in the
formulation and preparation of plans and programs and in the implementation of the same. The
committees shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following, namely: Finance, Laws, Rules and
Ethics; Youth sports and Culture; Education and Information; Public Order and Safety, health and
Public Services; Agriculture, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives; JUSTICE.
Section 2.Duties and Functions of the Committees. The standing Committees shall
undertake studies, formulate measures, and make recommendations to their respective Board
pertaining to the specific area covered by the different committees as specified below:
a. Finance. All matters relating to finances including fund raising activities, budget and
appropriations, disbursements and expenditures;
b. Rules and Ethics. All matters relating to ethical standards, circulars, laws and statutes
relevant to Barangay governance, and drafting of proposed bills/ordinances;
c. Youth, Sports and Culture. All matters relating to youth and sports development, including
the organizing of youth associations, anti-drug anti-vice-drive, theater and arts, and the
promotion for the youth’s moral, physical, intellectual and social well-being;
d. Education and Information. All matters relating to education, seminars, skills training,
reading centers and community libraries, information dissemination,
conventions/consultations, and membership;
e. Public Order and Safety. All matters relating to the maintenance of peace and order,
including the training of the members of Barangay Tanod Brigades to improve their
capabilities to effectively assist the authorities, improve their compensation package, and
disaster preparedness;
f. Health and Public Service. All matters relating to health and sanitation, medical services,
social welfare, environmental protection, and recreation;
g. Agriculture, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. All matters relating to livelihood, agri-
business, agriculture education and extension services, fisheries and aquatic resources,
animal raising, cottage industry, and consumer protection; AND
h. JUSTICE. ALL MATTERS RELATING TO ELECTION DISPUTES, CASES FILED
UNDER SECTIONS 3 AND 4, ARTICLE XII OF THIS CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS,
COMPLAINTS AND LEGAL MATTERS.
Section 3.Membership. The Chapter President or the National President, as the case may
be, shall appoint the Chairman and members of the standing committees from among the members
of their respective Boards. The Chapter President or the National President shall not be a Chairman
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or member of any standing committee although he/she may be a chairman of a Special or Ad-Hoc
Committee.
Section 4.Chairmanship. The Treasurer shall be the Chairman of the Committee on Finance;
the Secretary-General shall chair the Committee on Law, Rules and Ethics. The Chairmanship of the
other Committees shall be appointed upon the discretion of the President.
Section 5.Other Committees. The Board of Directors of Local chapters of the Liga or the
National Executive Board may crate other committees as circumstances may warrant for the effective
management of the Liga’s affairs.
ARTICLE X
MEETING, ORDER OF BUSINESS, NOTICE AND QUORUM
Section 1.Meeting. The Liga in each level shall have the following meetings, which shall be
held in a place accessible to the public and equipped with the facilities for the proper conduct of
meetings:
a. Regular Board Meetings. The Board of Directors of the Liga chapter in each level shall
have regular meetings once a month in its principal office or in any other place as may be
agreed upon by the members thereof. In case of the National Executive Board, meetings
shall be set in accordance with their internal rules.
b. Special Board Meetings. Special meetings of the Liga Board at any level may be called by
its President or by a written request of a majority of the members thereof whenever
necessary; Provided that, the purpose of the special meeting shall have been specified
and no other business shall be acted upon at such meeting except by the consent of the
majority of the members present, there being a quorum.
c. National Liga or Local General Membership Meetings. A General Membership meeting of
the National Liga called the “National Assembly” or any Liga chapter may be called for by
its President, or by a written request of a majority of members thereof, whenever
necessary.
d. Barangay Congress. All chapter members of the National Liga may hold their respective
Barangay Congress shall inform the National Liga of the Duration, date, time and place
together with the activity design of the Barangay Congress. For such purposes, the
chapter concerned may assess their respective members a reasonable amount by way of
registration fee.
Section 2.Order of Business in Regular Meetings. Unless otherwise modified by the Liga
concerned the “Order of Business” for a regular meeting shall be as follows:
a. Call to Order
b. Invocation
c. National Anthem
d. Roll Call (Optional)
e. Consideration of, and action on, previous minutes
f. Reports of standing committees
g. Reports of special or AdHoc committees
h. Agenda
 Unfinished business
 Business for the day
 New business
i. Announcement
j. Adjournment

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 Section 3.Order of Business for a Special Meeting. There shall be no standard ‘Order of
Business” for a special meeting. The order of business may depend on the urgency of the meeting
itself. As such, the President or the majority of the members of the Liga who called for such, may
prescribe the necessary “Order of Business” which shall be included in the “Notice of Special
Meeting” to be sent to the members concerned.
Section 4.Notice of Special Meeting. Notice of the time and place of special meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Liga, or the Liga chapter itself, shall be sent either by person, by mail or
telegram and received at least seven (7) days before the scheduled date of such meeting.
Section 5. Call for Barangay Congress. The President of the REGIONAL, Provincial or City
(HUC/ICC) chapter concerned shall issue a memorandum relative to such congress, a copy of which
shall be furnished to the National Liga and the Local DILG office.
Section 6.Quorum. A Quorum is the number of the members present that may legally transact
the business of the organization. The presence of a majority of all the members of the Board of
Directors of a LIGA chapter shall constitute a quorum in case of board meetings. In case of Liga
chapter meetings, forty percent (40%) of the members of the National Liga and fifty percent (50%) of
the members of the local Liga chapters. A majority vote is such quorum constitutes a vote sufficient to
move the body in a resolution or elect a candidate to a position declared vacant.
IN CASE OF REGULAR OR SPECIAL ELECTION MEETING, THE QUORUM SHALL BE A
MAJORITY OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CHAPTER.
Section 7.Presiding Officer. The President of the Liga at all levels shall by its regular
Presiding Officer with the following powers and duties:
a. Presiding over all meetings of the Board, the General memberships, the National Liga or
the National Liga Executive Board, as the case may be;
b. Preserve order and decorum during meetings;
c. Decide all questions of order, subject to appeal; and
d. Approve all resolutions, and other deeds adopted by the Board.
Section 8.Temporary Presiding Officer. In absence of the regular presiding officer, the Vice-
President, in the case of the Local chapters, or the Executive Vice-President in the case of the
National Liga shall act as “Temporary Presiding Officer”. In case the Vice-President or the Executive
Vice-President, as the case may be, is unable to preside over the meeting, the members of the local
chapter or the National Liga present in such meeting shall elect from among themselves a Temporary
Presiding Officer. The Temporary Presiding Officer shall have no right to vote, even in case of a tie.
Section 9.Approval of Resolution. All resolutions adopted by the Liga Board or the Liga
chapters in all levels shall be subject to the approval of the President concerned.
ARTICLE XI
ELECTIONS, PRE-REQUISITES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Section 1.Elections. The election of the officers and directors of the Municipal and City
chapters shall be held within sixty (60) days after the general Barangay elections. Provincial chapters,
together with the Metropolitan political subdivision chapters, within sixty (60) days after the elections
of the officers of the Municipal and Component City chapters, and the National Liga AND REGIONAL
CHAPTERS, within sixty (60) days after the elections of the officers of the highly urbanized city
chapters, provincial chapters and metropolitan chapters.
In the event that a Liga chapter at any level, fails to hold an election due to circumstances
beyond its control within the prescribed period: the incumbent National Liga Executive Board is
hereby authorized to order the holding of a special election for the Liga chapter concerned. In such an
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eventuality, the incumbent Liga chapter President shall continue to represent the same in the
Sanggunian concerned or in any other meetings in hold-over capacity, until his successor is finally
confirmed in a special election mentioned.
All other election matters not covered in this Article shall be governed by the “Liga Election
Code” or such other rules as may be promulgated by the National Liga Executive Board in conformity
with the provisions of existing laws.
Section 2.Pre-requisites. Any member/delegate to the election meeting in any level of the
Liga shall register with the Secretariat of the meeting and shall be accredited as such in accordance
with the rules and procedures set forth in this Constitution and By-Laws and the Liga Election Code
and other rules and regulations that may hereafter be promulgated by the National Executive Board.
Section 3.Qualifications of Candidates. A candidate for any elective position in any chapter
of the Liga must:
a. Be a registered and accredited delegate to the convention pursuant to section 2 of this
article;
b. Not have been removed from office in any level of the Liga on grounds stipulated in
section 3, Article XII of this Constitution and By-laws or shall have been reinstated prior to
said election time in the event of suspension of office;
c. Be a duly elected Punong Barangay or Liga Chapter President as the case may be.
Section 4.Rights of Delegates. At the meeting called for election purposes, delegates shall
be permitted to attend or participate in any session or proceeding, only after registering and paying
such registration fee as may be fixed by the particular chapter or National Liga, as the case may be.
Each certified and registered delegates shall be entitled to cast one vote only on each question
submitted for decision in said convention.
Section 5.Secret Balloting. The elections shall be by secret printed ballot or such other
method of secret balloting as may be determined by the National Liga Executive Board or Liga
chapter concerned, as the case may be. A plurality vote for any office, the respective elections
committee shall prepare the candidates who received the same to draw lots or toss coin. The winner
thereof shall be declared and proclaimed as the one elected. The type of lot to be cast shall be
determined by the respective election committees.
ARTICLE XII
TERM AND TENURE OF OFFICE AND VACANCIES
Section 1.Term and Tenure of Office. The term of all officers and members of the Board of
Directors of the LIGA at all levels including the National Liga shall be from the date of their elections
until their successor have been elected and qualified, unless sooner removed from office for a cause.
The term of the Liga Officers shall be understood strictly to be concurrent with the term and tenure of
office of the Sangguniang Barangay. No stipulation in any form shall prejudice such term and tenure
of office of the Sangguniang Barangay. No stipulation in any form shall prejudice such term and
tenure of office of such Liga officers.
In cases where the elected successor fails to qualify due to certain legal impediments such as
the issuance of a restraining order by a competent court, fails or refuses to assume his office for
whatever reason and other kinds of legal impediments, the incumbent Liga chapter President shall
continue to represent the Liga in the Sanggunian concerned in hold-over capacity, until his successor
is finally confirmed and legally assume his/her position. However, if the incumbent Liga Chapter
President does not get re-elected as Punong Barangay, the incumbent Vice-President shall represent
the Liga in the Sanggunian concerned.

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 In the event the incumbent Vice-President also fails to get re-elected, the remaining incumbent
officers and members of the board of the chapter concerned shall elect from among themselves their
representative to the local sanggunian. In case of failure to elect among themselves, the National
Liga shall appoint a caretaker of the chapter concerned with the designation of acting President.
In case of multiple vacancies in the National Executive Board which results in ‘no quorum,’ the Board
shall be filled up, only to constitute the needed quorum, by the remaining incumbent who is the most
senior through appointment. This Board with the new appointees shall merely be interim and function
until the election of the regular officers and members of the Board. THE INTERIM APPOINTEES TO
THE BOARD SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RUN IN ANY POSITION IN THE NATIONAL
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Section 2.Vacancies and Succession. In case of a permanent vacancy in the Office of the
President due to refusal to assume office, failure to qualify, death or removal from office, voluntary
resignation or incapacity to discharge functions of his/her office, OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH
HIS/HER UNDERTAKING EXECUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI SECTION 1.5 OF THE
LIGA ELECTION CODE, the Executive Vice-President in the case of the National Liga or the Vice-
President, in the case of the local Liga at all levels, shall assume the office for the unexpired term of
the former. Succession shall take effect only after confirmation of the National Liga Executive Board.
The Vice-President who assumed the vacant position shall represent the Liga chapter in the
Sanggunian concerned.
When the President of the Provincial Liga Chapter is removed or suspended from such office,
has resigned or otherwise given up his position as the Liga representative in the Sanggunian Bayan
or SangguniangPanlungsod, as the case may be;Provided that, he has not been removed or
suspended as president of that municipal or city chapter.
In case of a vacancy in the office of the Vice-President, in the local chapter, or the Office of the
Executive Vice-President and/or Vice-Presidents, in the National Liga, the same shall be filled
through an election among the bona-fide and incumbent chapter members. The positions of Vice
President for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao shall be filled-up by members of chapters originating
from these geographical areas.
Vacancy in any other office need not be filled unless the remaining members of the Board
cannot constitute a quorum. In this instance the respective general memberships shall convene for
elections, as the case may be.
Section 3.Grounds forSUSPENSION. The following shall constitute the ground/s for [removal
or] suspension of a Liga officer or member:
a. Dishonesty, Oppression, SIMPLE Misconduct in Office or SIMPLE Neglect of Duty;
b. Abuse of Authority;
c. Unauthorized, unexplained and/or unreasonable absence for at least three (3)
consecutive regular meetings;
d. Unauthorized or unlawful use of the name of the Liga for personal gains or otherwise;
e. Failure to submit the necessary reports and/or documents within the period prescribed;
f. Dereliction of duty as Liga officer and/or member.
SECTION 4.GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. THE FOLLOWING SHALL
CONSTITUTE THE GROUND/S FOR REMOVAL OF A LIGA OFFICER OR MEMBER:
A. DISLOYALTY TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND/OR THE LIGA NG MGA
BARANGAY;
B. CULPABLE VIOLATION OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION AND/OR LIGA
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS;

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 C. GROSS NEGLECT OF DUTY;
D. COMMISSION OF, AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMISSION OF ANY
OFFENSE INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE OR AN OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY AN
IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN PRISION MAYOR;
E. GRAVE ABUSE OF AUTHORITY;
F. APPLICATION FOR OR ACQUISITION OF FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP ORRESIDENCE
OR A STATUS OF AN IMMIGRANT OF ANOTHER COUNTRY;
G. WILLFUL OR MALICIOUS WITHHOLDING, NON-PAYMENT OR NON-REMITTANCE
OF LIGA DUES;
H. ANY OTHER CONDUCT PREJUDICIAL TO THE INTEREST OF THE NATIONAL LIGA
OR THE LOCAL LIGA CHAPTER CONCERNED;
I. CONVICTION BY FINAL JUDGMENT OF ANY CRIMINAL AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFENSE;
J. INSUBORDINATION AS MANIFESTED BY REFUSAL TO OBEY AND/OR DEFIANCE
OF ANY LAWFUL ORDER, DIRECTIVE, MEMORANDUM AND THE LIKE;
K. REPETITION OF ANY GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION ENUMERATED IN THE
PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH; AND
L. SUCH OTHER GROUND AS PROVIDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, R.A. NO. 6713, R.A. NO.
3019, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, THE REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAW AND STATUTES.
NO OTHER GROUNDS SHALL BE CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT BASIS FOR REMOVAL OF
ANYOFFICER OF THE CHAPTER.
Section 5.Removal and Suspension. Any Liga officer or member may be suspended or
removed from office as follows:
a. Municipal and Component City Chapters.

1. By written petition based on grounds enumerated in SECTIONS 3 and 4 of this

Article submitted to the Provincial Liga Board for review and verification, duly signed
by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the general membership of the municipal or component
city chapter concerned, excluding the respondent/s, in a general membership
meeting called for the purpose.

Within sixty (60) days from receipt of written petition, the Provincial Liga Board shall
review and verify said petition for compliance with the formal and substantial
requirements.

Thereafter, it shall order the respondent to file his comment thereto within 10 days
from the latter’s receipt of copies of the order and the petition. After the expiration of
the said period with proof or respondent’s receipt of the order and the petition, with
or without the comment, the Provincial Liga Board shall render judgment
accordingly. In the event of a judgment of suspension, it shall be final and executory.

On the other hand, if the judgment of the local Liga finds for the removal of the
respondent, said judgment MAY BE APPEALED TO THE REGIONAL CHAPTER
WHICH SHALL DECIDE WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THE
COMPLETE CASE FILE. IF the CHAPTER’S judgment IS FOR SUSPENSION OF
RESPONDENT, THE SAME shall be final and executor. IF THE JUDGMENT FINDS
FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE RESPONDENT, THE JUDGMENT AND CASE FILE
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 SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE FORWARDED TO THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
BOARD FOR AUTOMATIV REVIEW.

2. By a verified complaint filed with the Provincial Liga Board based on the ground/s
enumerated on Section 3 of this Article.

In case ofa verified complaint initiated by any Liga member or officer, within seven
(7) days from actual receipt of the same, the Provincial Liga Board, through a notice
for the purpose, shall require the respondent to file a verified answer within ten (10)
days from receipt thereof. After the expiration of said period with proof of
respondent’s receipt of the order and a copy of the complaint, with or without the
answer, the Provincial Liga Board shall render judgment accordingly. In the event of
a judgment of suspension it shall be final and executory.

If the judgment finds for the removal of the respondent, [it] THE JUDGMENT MAY
BE APPEALEDREGIONAL CHAPTER WHICH SHALL DECIDE WITHIN SIXTY (60)
DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THE COMPLETE CASE FILE. IF the CHAPTER’S
judgment IS FOR SUSPENSION OF RESPONDENT, THE SAME shall be final and
executory. IF THE JUDGMENT FINDS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE
RESPONDENT, THE JUDGMENT AND CASE FILE SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE
FORWARDED TO THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR AUTOMATIC
REVIEW.

b. City(HUC/ICC), Metropolitan and Provincial Chapters

1. By written petition based on grounds enumerated under SECTIONS 3 AND 4 of this

Article submitted to the REGIONAL CHAPTER duly signed by at least two-thirds
(2/3) of all the members of the city (HUC/ICC), metropolitan or provincial chapter
concerned in a general membership meeting called for the purpose.

Within sixty (60) days from the receipt of the written petition, the REGIONAL
CHAPTER shall review and verify said petition for compliance with the formal and
substantial requisites. Thereafter, it shall require the respondent to file his comment
thereto within ten (10) days from his receipt of the order and a copy of the petition.
After the lapse of the ten (10) day period with proof of respondent’s receipt of the
aforesaid order and the petition, with or without the comment, the REGIONAL
CHAPTER shall render judgment. The CHAPTER’S judgment IS FOR
SUSPENSION OF RESPONDENT, THE SAME shall be final and executory. IF THE
JUDGMENT FINDS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE RESPONDENT, THE
JUDGMENT AND CASE FILE SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE FORWARDED TO THE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR AUTOMATIC REVIEW.

2. By a verified complaint filed with the REGIOANL CHAPTER based on the grounds
enumerated in Sections 3 AND 4 of this Article.

In case of a verified complaint initiated by any member of the chapter concerned, the
REGIONAL CHAPTER, within seven (7) days from receipt of the same, shall order
the respondent to file a verified answer within ten (10) days from receipt thereof.
After the lapse of the ten (10) day period with proof of respondent’s receipt of the
order and the complaint, with or without the answer, the Board shall render

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 judgment. IF the CHAPTER’S judgment IS FOR SUSPENSION OF RESPONDENT,
THE SAME shall be final and executory. IF THE JUDGMENT FINDS FOR THE
REMOVAL OF THE RESPONDENT, THE JUDGMENT AND CASE FILE SHALL
IMMEDIATELY BE FORWARDED TO THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR
AUTOMATIC REVIEW.

c. National Liga AND REGIONAL CHAPTERS

1. By written petition based on grounds enumerated in Section 3 AND 4 of this Article

submitted to the National Executive Board duly signed by at least three-fourths (3/4)
of the general membership meeting called specifically for that purpose.

Within sixty (60) days from the receipt of the written petition, the National Executive
Board shall review and verify said petition for compliance with the formal and
substantial requisites. Thereafter, it shall require the respondent to file his comment
thereto within ten (10 day period with proof of respondent’s receipt of the order and a
copy of the petition, with or without the comment, the National Executive Board shall
render judgment which shall be final and executory.

2. By a verified complaint filed with the National Executive Board based on the grounds
enumerated in Section 3 and 4 of this Article.

In case of a verified complaint initiated by any member or officer, the National

Executive Board, within seven (7) days from receipt of the same, order the
respondent to file a verified answer within ten (10) days from receipt thereof. After
the lapse of the ten (10) day period with proof of respondent’s receipt of the order
and a copy of the complaint, with or without the answer, the Board shall render its
decision which shall be final and executory.

Except for electoral protests emanating from the most recently held Liga chapter
elections, no written petition or verified complaint shall be investigated and/or
decided by the National Liga Executive Board within a period of ONE (1) YEAR
immediately after the National Liga election, and within a period of one (1) year
immediately preceding and prior to the next Barangay Elections.

d. PROVISION APPLICABLE TO COMPLAINT FILDE AT ANY LIGA BOARD

In cases involving the filing of a verified complaint, the Provincial Liga Board,
REGIONAL LIGA BOARD or the National Executive Board, as the case may be, may
conduct a formal hearing during the investigation. In all stages of the investigation, the
respondent shall have the right to due process.

The suspension shall not be less than 30 days nor more than 60 days in a given year.
And the respondent cannot be suspended twice in one year.

The National Executive Board may, as an aid to the expeditious resolution of cases
before it, create an ad hoc committee which may be tasked to review and make the
necessary recommendations in any particular case. The recommendations shall then be
forwarded to the National Executive Board, and the latter shall render judgment.

The Ad Hoc committee shall be composed of three (3) members, namely: (1) The
National Liga President, (2) Vice-President of the geographical area where the

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 respondent belongs (i.e., Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao), and (3) one designated Board
member.

Decisions rendered by the National Executive Board shall be final and executory.
Copies of the decision or judgment shall likewise be served on the Sanggunians
concerned, the local Commission on Audit Officer, the City or Municipal Treasurer, and
the Local Chief Executives.

Section 6.Preventive Suspension. Preventive suspension may be imposed:

a. By the Provincial Chapter President, upon two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the members of the
Board of Directors of the Provincial Liga Chapter concerned, if the respondent is an
officer or Board member of a component city or municipal chapter; and

b. By the National President, upon two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the National
Executive Board, if the respondent is an officer or Board member of the provincial,
metropolitan or city (HUC/ICC) chapter.

Preventive suspension may be imposed only in cases where a verified complaint is filed, after
all the issues had been joined, when the evidence of guilt is strong and given the gravity of the
offense, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days and not exceeding sixty (60) days for a single
instance. The sixty (60) days period shall be the maximum period of suspension allowable per year.
The respondent suspended, if previously representing the Local Liga in the Sanggunian, shall not be
entitled to compensation as representative in that sanggunian, during the period of preventive
suspension. The Executive Vice-President or the Vice-President as the case may be, shall
immediately represent the Liga Chapter concerned. Preventive Suspensions shall not be subject to
appeal.

The preventive suspension served by the respondent shall be credited in the case where the
order (of preventive suspension) originated, if and when the final judgment imposes the penalty of
suspension.

Section 7.Resignation. A resignation by an officer or member of the Liga becomes effective

upon acceptance by a majority vote of the Board of Directors of the Liga concerned. IN CASE THE
REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DO NOT CONSTITUTE A QUORUM, THE
RESIGNATION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON SUBMITTION AND ACCEPTANCE BY A
MAJORITYOF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. Likewise, a resignation from office of the
Punong Barangay carries with it his/her resignation from the Liga concerned.

Irrevocable resignation by any member of the Liga Board at all levels shall deemed accepted if
presented during an open meeting of the board concerned and duly entered in the record of
proceedings or submitted and/or accepted by the National Liga through the National President.

Section 8.Complaint by a Local Chief Executive. In case of a complaint by a local chief

executive against an officer or member of a chapter based on the grounds provided in Section 3 OR 4
of this Article, the same shall be investigated by the next higher chapter in accordance with the
procedure for in Section 4 of this Article.

Section 9.Decisions of the National Executive Board. Any dispute arising within and among
the members of the National Executive Board shall be resolved by a decision of the majority of all its
members in a meeting called for the purpose. In case of an impasse, the National President may
endorse the same to the Department of Interior and Local Government for resolution.

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 Section 10.Venue of Actions. All actions, petitions, complaints, etc., arising from or
questioning the judgments or decisions rendered by the National Liga Board shall be filed
EXCLUSIVELY in the courts of Metro Manila.

ARTICLE XIII
FUNDING

Section 1.Sources of Funds. The Liga in all levels may derive its funds through the following
means:

a. Regular fees and dues from its members;

b. Fund raising campaigns or activities;
c. Contributions, donations, grants and other forms of aid from local government units; and
d. Proceeds realized from their corporate activities.

Section 2.Fees and Dues. Annual membership dues in the amount of TWO THOUSAND
PESOS (P 2,00.00) or shall be collected from each Sangguniang Barangay throughout the country
every first (1) quarter of the year, and the proceeds shall be distributed as follows:

a. In case of Component City or Municipal Chapter:

Municipal/City Chapters - 50%

Provincial or Metropolitan Chapters - 25%
REGIONAL CHAPTER - 12.5%
National Ligangmga Barangay - 12.5%

b. In case of City (HUC/ICC) Chapters:

City Chapters - 75%

REGIONAL CHAPTER - 12.5%
National Ligangmga Barangay - 12.5%

The National Liga Executive Board shall promulgate such rules and regulations for the efficient
collection of the annual membership dues and/or fees, and allocation of the same to the Liga
chapters including penalties and sanctions in case of non-payment.

ARTICLE XIV
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Section 1.Official Organ. The Liga through the national Executive Board shall publish an
official organ and shall determine the annual subscription rates thereof. The National Executive Board
shall promulgate the necessary rules and guidelines for the effective implementation of this Section.

ARTICLE XV
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

Section 1.Duties and Obligations of Member Barangays. Member barangays, through their
respective Punong Barangays, shall perform the following obligations:

a. Remit all dues and fees so levied by the Liga in accordance with the rule set forth and to
pay any other dues, such as convention fee, to the Liga Chapter concerned;
b. Comply with the rules and regulations, guidelines and policies promulgated by the
National Executive Board or the local Liga Board concerned;

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 c. Religiously attend all the activities, such as meetings, and/or fellowships, organized by
the Liga chapters; and
d. Exercise vigilance in monitoring the conduct of all elected officials of the Liga.

Failure to comply with the duties and obligations set herein by a liga Barangay member would
result in the imposition of penalties and sanctions as provided in the rules and regulations set forth by
the National Executive Board.

ARTICLE XVI
FOUNDATION

Section 1. In order to promote the interest and general welfare of the Barangay including the
members and officers of Liga Chapters throughout the country, the National Liga Executive Board
shall establish a foundation and/or organization of similar nature and purpose with membership
extending to all officials and volunteers of the barangays in the country, and shall provide therein the
scheme for funding and benefits granted, the scope of coverage, and other related matters for the
effective implementation and the efficient administration of the Foundation.

ARTICLE XVII
SEAL OF THE NATIONAL LIGA

Section 1. The National Liga and the Local Liga Chapters, through the former’s Secretary-
General and the latter’s Secretary, shall keep its official seal. Such Official Seal shall be affixed on all
papers or documents requiring official action by the said body.

ARTICLE XVIII
SECRETARIAT OF THE LIGA

Section 1.National Liga Secretariat. The Liga shall have a National Secretariat that shall
provide administrative and technical services on a regular basis to the national Liga and its local
chapters nationwide. It shall be headed by an Executive Director and shall be under the direct
supervision of the Secretary-General.

Section 2.Personnel of the Liga Secretariat. The personnel of the Liga Secretariat, including
the Executive Director, shall be appointed by the National President subject to the concurrence of the
majority of all the members of the National Executive Board.

Section 3.Compensation. The compensation and other benefits of the personnel of the Liga
Secretariat shall automatically be included in the Annual Budget of the National Liga to be taken from
any available funds of the Liga.

ARTICLE XIX
AMENDMENTS

Section 1.Amendments to the constitution and By-Laws. This Constitution and by-laws
may be amended only at a National Liga Convention called for that purpose and adopted/ratified by at
least two-thirds (2/3) vote of the registered delegates voting at such convention, there being a quorum
present. No proposed amendment shall be submitted to a convention for adoption unless the same
shall:

a. Have been recommended by the National Liga Executive Board; or

b. Have been published in the official organ of the National Liga or a copy thereof shall have
been furnished to all the members of the National Liga at least fifteen (15) days prior to
the date of the convention called for the purpose.

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 ARTICLE XX
TRANSITORY PROVISION

Section 1. Considering that the new organizational structures in this Constitution and By-Laws
take effect after the next Liga general elections pursuant to section 2 of the FINAL PROVISIONS,
vacancies in the office of 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd Vice Presidents shall be filled in the following manner:

a. Vacancy in the office of the 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents shall be filled by way of
succession;
b. Vacancy in the office of the 3rd Vice-Presidents shall be filled by way ofelection from
among the bona-fide members of the Liga chapter or level concerned.

ARTICLE XXI
FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 1.Repealing Clause. All other Liga Constitutions and By-Laws, resolutions and
implementing rules and regulations inconsistent with this Constitution and By-Laws are hereby
repealed.

Section 2.Effectivity. Except those affecting the organizational structure of the Liga, which
shall take effect after the next Liga general Election, all amendments shall take effect after thirty (30)
days from its adoption/ratification.

Adopted and ratified unanimously by the Barangay National Assembly during the 3 rd National
Convention of the LigangmgaBarangaysaPilipinas at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City on July
30, 2010.

ATTESTED:

National Executive Board

PROVINCIAL/CITY (HUC/ICC) Presidents

NOTE:
The amended are those in capital and bold letters.

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