Introduction
Have you ever wondered who organizes your neighborhood’s clean-up drives, helps during emergencies, or approves permits for small businesses? Your barangay is the smallest unit of government in the Philippines—and it plays a huge role in your daily life! In this WebQuest, you’ll act as a "Community Researcher" to investigate how your local barangay functions, what services it provides, and how residents can participate in making your community better.
Task
Your goal is to create a 3-page informational brochure and a 5-minute presentation that explains:
1. The key roles and responsibilities of barangay officials (captain, kagawads, secretary, treasurer).
2. At least 3 core services your barangay offers to residents.
3. Ways young people like you can get involved in barangay activities.
The brochure will be distributed to households in your community, and the presentation will be shared with your class and possibly your barangay council.
Process
Step 1: Background Research (2 days)
- Visit the official website of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to learn about the structure and mandates of barangays: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/
- Read the "Barangay Governance" section on the Philippine Government Portal: https://www.gov.ph/topics/local-government
Step 2: Local Data Gathering (3 days)
- Interview your barangay captain or a kagawad (arrange via your teacher or parent/guardian) using prepared questions (e.g., "What are the top 3 issues your barangay is addressing now?" "How can students help?").
- Collect photos or flyers of recent barangay activities (with permission).
Step 3: Organize Information (1 day)
- Outline the content for your brochure (cover page, key roles, services, youth participation) and presentation slides.
- Cite all sources used.
Step 4: Create Products (2 days)
- Design the brochure using free tools like Canva or Microsoft Publisher.
- Prepare the presentation with visuals and speaker notes.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4 points) | Good (3points) | Satisfactory (2 points) | Needs improvement (1 point) |
| Content accuracy | All information is correct, complete, and aligned with curriculum standards. | Most information is correct and complete; minor gaps exist. | Some information is accurate but incomplete or slightly off-topic. | Information contains errors or is mostly irrelevant. |
| Research depth | Uses multiple sources, includes first-hand data from interviews, and cites all references. | Uses 2-3 sources and includes som local data; most references are cited. | Uses 1-2 sources with limited local input; some references missing. | Uses few or no reliable sources; no citations |
| Brochure design | Visually appealing, easy to read, and effectively communicates key information. | Visually clear, organized, and conveys main points. | Basic design; some sections are hard to follow or unorganized. | Poor design; information is confusing or hard to find. |
| Presentation Quality | Engaging, well-paced, with clear visuals and confident delivery | Clear and organized, with appropriate visua and steady delivery. | Understandable but lacks engagement or clear visuals. | Unclear, disorganized, or difficult to follow. |
| Youth engagement focus | Provides detailed, actionable ideas for youth participation in the barangay. | Identifies several ways youth can ge involved. | Mentions 1-2 ways youth can participate but with little detail. | No focus on youth engagement. |
Conclusion
Through this WebQuest, you’ve learned how local governance works at the barangay level and discovered that even young people can make a difference in their communities.
•Reflect on what you’ve learned: How has this changed your view of your barangay?
•Will you consider joining a barangay youth program or participating in community activities?
•Share your reflections in your presentation’s closing slide and in a short written paragraph.