In the rhythm of community renewal, some partnerships go beyond the dotted line.
In Barangay Bita-og Gaja, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) wasn’t just renewed—it was recharged with purpose.

What unfolded wasn’t just a ceremony.
It was a collective recommitment to change-making.

At the Heart of It: A Barangay That Believes

Brgy. Captain Jose Sumbong stood not just as a signatory, but as a steadfast believer in people power.
With conviction, he shared:

“Damo gid kami sang nahibaluan kag nabuligan gid nga mapabaskog ang mga CSOs sa Barangay.”

And that’s no small claim.

Over the years, CSOs in Bita-og Gaja have evolved—from small groups to active movers, from bystanders to shapers of local development.

Livelihood projects aren’t just coming—they’re being co-created by the very people they’re meant for.

Proof of Impact: Cheryl Camino’s Voice

When Ms. Cheryl Camino, a solo parent representative, stood to speak, she didn’t bring statistics—she brought lived experience.

Thanks to the IPAT-SIAD program, her group didn’t just find support—they found direction.

Her story reflected many others in the barangay: of communities rekindled, of associations reborn, of futures now imagined with clarity and hope.

SEA Inc + Lifebank Foundation = A Partnership Rooted in Trust

Janiel Agreda of SEA Inc offered more than a speech—he offered gratitude.
To the barangay. To its people. To the leaders who chose collaboration over command.

He also reaffirmed that Lifebank Foundation, SEA Inc’s partner in transformation, remains fully committed to nurturing community-led growth in the years ahead.

So What Happens Next?

Not just another cycle. Not just another program.

Three more years of grassroots leadership, CSO empowerment, and participatory governance.
Three more years of real, rooted, resilient development.

In Bita-og Gaja, transformation isn’t a buzzword—it’s a barangay habit.

And with IPAT-SIAD as a guiding compass,
they’re not just planning the next chapter.
They’re already writing it—together.