Abstract
Barangays, as the fundamental administrative units in the Philippines, often struggle with inefficient manual processes and fragmented data management systems. These challenges hinder effective governance and timely service delivery. This study developed WebYu, a web-based Barangay Information Management System, to address these issues in Barangay Yuson, Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research employed the Scrum methodology for system development, progressing through iterative phases from planning to deployment. The system was evaluated by 75 participants, including IT professionals, students, and barangay staff/residents, through ISO 25010 standards for technical quality and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for user experience. Results demonstrated exceptional performance, with an ISO 25010 grand mean of 4.62 ("Excellent") – particularly excelling in maintainability (4.76) and security (4.65). User acceptance was outstanding (TAM grand mean: 4.74), with high scores for perceived usefulness (4.78) and ease of use (4.75). Field testing revealed 68% faster processing times for barangay certifications and 72% fewer documentation errors compared to manual methods. The study concludes that WebYu successfully bridges the gap between technical functionality and practical usability in barangay settings. Its development model – combining agile methods with continuous user feedback – offers a replicable framework for local e-governance initiatives. Future research should examine long-term adoption patterns and scalability to other barangays with varying resource levels.