"Promoting Democratic Values in the Barangays of Alburquerque” conducts Barangay Rule of Law Seminars

The Philippine Center for Civic Education and Democracy, in partnership with its Spanish partner NGO Zabalketa, and the Local Government Unit of Alburquerque, Bohol with support from the DiputacionForal de Gipuzkoa and the Office of the Municipal Local Government Operations conducted two (2) training batches of the Barangay Rule of Law Seminar for its project entitled, “Promoting Democratic Values in the Barangays of Alburquerque” last April 19-20, and April 26-27, 2013, respectively.

The first batch of training was participated in by 60 LuponTagapamayapa Members, Barangay Captains and Barangay Kagawad from the 6 Coastal Barangays of Alburquerque. These barangays include, San Agustin, Sta. Filomena, West Poblacion, East Poblacion, Bahi and Tagbuane. While the 2^nd batch of training was attended by 65 participants from 5 upland barangays, Toril, Danggay, Basacdacu, Cantiguib, Ponong,  and 1 coastal barangay, East Poblacion.

The 2-day Barangay Rule of Law Seminar which is designed to deepen democratic values among citizens at the grassroots level, included 4 sessions on the following Modules: (1) The Barangays as “Schools of Citizenship” delivered by Atty. Adolfo Doroy, Bohol Provincial Prosecutor, (2) The Law on KatarungnangPambarangay delivered by Atty. Greg Austral, Dean of the University of Bohol- College of Law and PCCED Board Member, (3) Techniques and Skills in Resolving Conflict, delivered by Atty. Myrfi Gonzalez, Faculty Member of University of San Carlos, Cebu City, and (4) Towards a Transformative KatarungangPambarangay facilitated by Atty Alma Aparece, Dean of the Planning and Research of the University of Bohol.

During the evaluation, Punong Barangay Alex Andoy of West Poblacion expressed his gratitude to PCCED for bringing the Barangay Rule of Law Seminar in Alburquerque. He added that he has learned a lot from the speakers especially on the Barangay Justice System and the Techniques in resolving conflict. Other Lupon members shared that they are more confident in facing the cases filed before their office since they have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their tasks.