Also earning top national recognition were two first-time champions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Barangay Barugohay Norte, Carigara, Leyte<\/strong>, crowned National Champion<\/strong> in the 2nd Class Municipality Category<\/em>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barangay Magallanes, Limasawa, Southern Leyte<\/strong>, named National Champion<\/strong> in the 6th Class Municipality Category<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rounding out the region\u2019s impressive haul of awards were two additional achievers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Barangay Bool West, Culaba, Biliran<\/strong> as 1st Runner-Up<\/strong> in the 5th Class Municipality Category<\/em>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barangay Poblacion 2, Babatngon, Leyte<\/strong> as 2nd Runner-Up<\/strong> in the 4th Class Municipality Category<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The LTIA annually recognizes the most outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa across the Philippines for their efficiency, innovation, and effectiveness in mediating community conflicts\u2014efforts that significantly contribute to peace and order while easing caseloads in the formal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DILG Region 8 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe<\/strong> hailed the regional winners for their steadfast commitment and transformative impact on their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThis is an unprecedented and historic victory for Eastern Visayas,\u201d Director Agabe said. \u201cThese awards are a testament to the relentless commitment, innovation, and integrity of our Lupong Tagapamayapa. Their success is not just in winning these accolades, but in building stronger, more harmonious communities and becoming a model for their peers to emulate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Each awardee received a plaque and cash prize to support the strengthening of their peace and mediation programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The outstanding performance of Eastern Visayas in the 2025 LTIA is expected to inspire more barangays throughout the region\u2014and the country\u2014to elevate their grassroots governance and dispute resolution mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DILG Region 8 emphasized that these victories reflect the power of dedicated local leaders and engaged communities working together to uphold peace, justice, and unity at the barangay level. END #EVCHub8 #leyteinitiatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Barangay Poblacion 2, Babatngon, Leyte<\/strong> as 2nd Runner-Up<\/strong> in the 4th Class Municipality Category<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Barangay Magallanes, Limasawa, Southern Leyte<\/strong>, named National Champion<\/strong> in the 6th Class Municipality Category<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n