LEYTE, LEYTE — Grassroots leaders brought early childhood care to the forefront in Eastern Visayas as the Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) – Serbisyong May Puso initiative arrived in Barangay Palarao, Leyte, Leyte, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
A Custom Makeover For Early Childhood Education
Conducted in partnership with non-profit advocacy group Mahalagang Pinoy, the community outreach featured the national leadership of the Liga ng mga Barangay:
National LNB President: Hon. Maria Katrina Jessica G. Dy
National LNB Executive Vice President: Hon. Ma. Martina L. Gimenez
The highlight of the event was the unveiling of a personalized redesign and complete makeover of the Barangay Palarao Day Care Center. Personally designed and customized by Dy and Gimenez, the updated interior and educational layout aim to provide a colorful, engaging, and child-friendly environment for the community’s young learners.
Strengthening Grassroots Support Across Leyte
The national delegation was formally welcomed by municipal and local barangay officials, led by Leyte Municipal Mayor Engr. Jed C. Granados, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) Head Maribel Inagan, and Hon. Jerry Apacible, President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Leyte Chapter.
Local officials praised the collaborative project, emphasizing that upgrading primary educational facilities remains crucial for community development and early childhood learning.
Through programs like "Serbisyong May Puso," the Liga ng mga Barangay continues to extend hands-on assistance, social welfare support, and infrastructure improvements directly to rural barangays across the country.
