What are the functions of the barangay captain?

Along with the college of barangay kagawad (English: barangay councilors), captains comprise the Sangguniang Barangay or Barangay Council. They perform many official government duties and perform minor judicial powers as part of the barangay judicial system, such as settling disputes between neighbors.

What is the role of a barangay councilor?

As a collegial body, a barangay council primarily adopts ordinances and resolutions for the effective administration of the barangay. Its powers and functions are defined by the Local Government Code of 1991.

What are the duties and responsibilities of the barangay tanod?

Barangay Tanod brigades were organized to assist the government in maintaining peace and order in the country. Pursuant to such duty, they conduct rondas or night patrols, necessarily exposing their life and limb to danger at the hands of criminal elements and other wayward members of society.

Is the Barangay Tanod a barangay official?

A barangay tanod, also known as a barangay police officer—and sometimes as BPSO (which can stand for barangay public safety officer, barangay peace and security officer, or barangay police security officer)—is the lowest level of law enforcement in the Philippines.

What are the benefits of barangay officials?

The following are the benefits of Barangay Officials: