Barangay

A barangay is like a small town or neighborhood where people live. It is the smallest political unit in the Philippines. Each barangay is led by a barangay captain and has a council made up of barangay officials. The barangay is responsible for maintaining order and peace in the community, providing basic services such as garbage collection and streetlights, and organizing activities for the people in the barangay, such as sports events or festivals. The barangay also serves as a system for resolving disputes and problems among its residents. Think of it like a big family, but with elected leaders and responsibilities.