P12-M Kabankalan City barangay information network system launched
THE Kabankalan City government in Negros Occidental launches the P11.8-million Barangay Information Network System (BINS) to modernize public service in 32 barangays and bring digital solutions closer to the people. (Photo via City Government of Kabankalan FB)
BACOLOD CITY – Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental has officially launched the P11.8-million Barangay Information Network System (BINS), a major step towards digitalizing public service delivery across the city’s 32 barangays.
The launching on July 7 was part of the Tingug Sang Barangay seminar with the theme Strengthening Community Engagement Through Barangay Information Officers that focused on empowering grassroots leaders and enhancing community engagement.
Mayor Benjie Miranda, in a statement, said that this is another innovation by the city government to modernize public service and bring digital solutions closer to the people.
Under the program, each barangay will receive a full suite of digital tools—desktop computers, printers, webcams, ring lights, laminators, and other essential equipment to improve local governance and service delivery.
Jasper Inocencio introduced the Gender and Development (GAD) Database-integrated BINS system and led a hands-on training session to barangay secretaries, treasurers, bookkeepers, and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons, on data encoding, ID printing, and equipment use. A journalism and news writing workshop were also conducted to strengthen the communication skills of barangay information officers.
The BINS project marked a significant leap forward in promoting transparent, efficient, and tech-driven local governance. It is expected to enhance barangay-level data management, documentation, and service delivery.
Maria Fatima Daiz, Local Government Operations Officer VII, representing the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), urged barangay officials to embrace the system and reaffirm Kabankalan’s role as a model for good governance.
Vice Mayor Divina Miranda expressed strong support for the initiative.
City Administrator Mac Lord Zafra underscored the importance of reliable data collection, noting that it would shape future policies and programs aligned with the community’s real needs.
Liga ng mga Barangay President Rico Regalia thanked the city government for investing in the digital transformation of barangays.