Runway to Barangay Halls: The Heart That Leads Communal's Rise
Two years ago, in the 2023 barangay elections, former model Ingrid Joy T. Scalercio made history as the first female captain of Barangay Communal in Davao City’s Buhangin District. Today, she stands as the driving force behind one of the city’s fastest-growing barangays—proving that leadership is as much about grace as it is about grit. Gifted with a strFrom iking presence that once graced the runway and a heart that beats for public service, Scalercio has seamlessly continued the legacy of good governance established by her adviser long-time former barangay captain and current first councilor Mark Galvez. Under her watch, tangible changes have transformed the daily lives of Communal’s residents. The list of completed projects tells a story of progress: the concreting of roads in Purok 1 has smoothed out daily commutes, while Phase 1 of additional CCTV installations has boosted community safety. A new vehicle for the barangay police has strengthened their ability to respond ...