Batang Gapo Organization Inc.

13/11/2025

Batang 'Gapo Organization, Inc.

Putting public interest and community above self.

The Batang 'Gapo Organization, Inc. (BGO) is a dynamic people’s organization deeply rooted in Olongapo City, founded on the principle of promoting public interest and fostering inclusive community development. BGO is committed to uplifting the quality of life for city residents through active participation, advocacy, and service delivery.

History and Commitment:

Established initially on February 24, 2013, BGO began as an influential online platform that served as a public forum for Olongapo residents, including those based overseas, to share information and ideas. Recognizing the need for direct, impactful action, active members formally organized into a non-profit entity on August 28, 2013, and secured official registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the same year.

BGO's guiding mission is to implement programs, services, and advocacies that adhere to a high standard of professionalism, unity, dedication, and excellence. This is aligned with its vision to ensure transparency and good governance throughout the city.

Governance and Community
Leadership:

Batang 'Gapo Organization is officially recognized as an LGU Accredited Civil Society Organization (CSO) and maintains an active role in local policy-making.
Local Development Council (LDC): BGO is an active member, contributing to the city’s overall development strategy.
Olongapo City People's Council (OCPC): The incumbent BGO President, Gerardo Cruz, serves as the President of the CSOs, demonstrating the organization's leadership in the civic sector.
Active Policy Participation: BGO regularly participates in public hearings, Council Committee meetings, and various Local Special Bodies.

Key Partnerships and Capacity Development:

Since its organization recognition in 2013, BGO has been a steadfast support partner of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Olongapo City.
BGO collaborates directly with the DILG on projects that align with Local Government Unit (LGU) goals. To ensure effective partnership, BGO actively engages in DILG-organized capacity development initiatives, including trainings, workshops, and seminars, allowing the organization to align its skills and knowledge with government programs and provide valuable feedback on program implementation.

Areas of Collaboration and Advocacy:

BGO’s collaborative projects and advocacies focus on holistic community well-being and are centered in the following areas:
Focus Area
Description
Community Safety & Environment
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Solid Waste Management, and Environmental Conservation.
Education & Youth Welfare

Conducting Brigada Eskwela school supply projects and providing hygiene kits and feeding programs for Day Care Centers and Nurseries.

Social Welfare & Health
Regularly supports the Subic Olongapo Cancer Foundation, the DSWD’s Social Development Center- Nino’s Pag-asa House (for the deaf, mute, and blind), and the city government’s Center for Youth.

Good Governance
Actively advocating for transparency and accountability within local governance structures.

07/11/2025

17/10/2025

PBB PARA SA MGA KUWALIPIKADONG PNP PERSONNEL, ILALABAS NA!

Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na kilalanin ang mga kawani ng gobyerno para sa kanilang sipag at husay sa serbisyo publiko, inihayag ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang mga paghahanda para sa pagrelease ng Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) para sa lahat ng kuwalipikadong personnel ng PNP para sa Fiscal Year 2023.

Kumpirmado ng Department of Budget and Management (DBM) na aprubado na at nailabas na ang pondo sa pamamagitan ng Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) — isang malaking hakbang papunta sa aktwal na distribusyon ng hinihintay na bonus.

Ayon sa PNP Finance Service, tinatapos na rin nila ang Fiscal Directive na magsisilbing gabay sa maayos, wasto, at transparent na payout. Kapag ito ay naaprubahan, ipo-post na rin ang opisyal na iskedyul ng payout sa mga regular na information channels ng Finance Service.

Ayon kay Acting Chief PNP PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., ang PBB ay simbolo ng pagkilala sa sakripisyo at dedikasyon ng mga pulis sa kanilang araw-araw na tungkulin.

“Ang Performance-Based Bonus ay patunay ng sipag, integridad, at propesyonalismo ng bawat pulis. Ang inisyatibong ito ng Pangulo ay nagbibigay inspirasyon sa amin upang mas lalo pang paghusayin ang aming serbisyo para sa taumbayan,” ani PLTGEN Nartatez.

Dagdag pa ni PNP Spokesperson PBGEN Randulf T. Tuaño, ginagawa ng PNP ang lahat upang maging maayos at mabilis ang proseso ng pagbibigay ng bonus.

“Asahan ng ating mga kapulisan na ang kanilang karapat-dapat na insentibo ay maibibigay sa tamang oras. Ito ay pagkilalang nararapat sa kanilang patuloy na paglilingkod at katapatan sa tungkulin,” pahayag ni PBGEN Tuaño.

Ang PBB ay bahagi ng performance-based incentive system ng pamahalaan na nagbibigay-gantimpala sa mga kawani na nagpakita ng kahusayan, disiplina, at malasakit sa serbisyo—ayon sa PNP Focused Agenda on Morale and Welfare na layuning itaas ang moral at kagalingan ng ating mga tauhan.

Tiniyak ng PNP sa lahat ng tauhan nito na agad ipaaabot ang mga pinakabagong update sa oras na mailabas ang pinal na guidelines at iskedyul ng payout.