Multilingual by Default
Built-in support for English, Filipino, Cebuano, and other Philippine regional languages. Reach every constituent in their preferred language.
The Problem We're Solving
Thousands of Philippine Local Government Units lack a modern web presence because building one is expensive, slow, and technically complex. BetterLocalGov eliminates those barriers — giving every city, municipality, and province access to a professional, citizen-ready website.
Everything an Local Government Unit Website Needs
Built with the specific needs of Philippine local government in mind — from language support to accessibility compliance.
Mobile-First Design
Responsive layouts that look great on every device — from smartphones to desktops. Most Filipinos access the web on mobile.
YAML Content Management
Non-developers can update content directly in YAML files — no coding needed. Designed for government staff, not just engineers.
Fast & Optimized
Built with Vite for lightning-fast build times and optimized load performance. Passes Core Web Vitals for a smooth citizen experience.
SEO Ready
Built-in meta tags, Open Graph support, and structured data so your Local Government Unit's website ranks on search engines and is easy to find.
WCAG 2.1 Accessible
Designed to government accessibility standards so every citizen — including persons with disabilities — can access services.
Go Live in 2.5–4.5 Hours
A step-by-step process designed for any skill level.
01
Clone & Install
5 minutesRun `git clone https://github.com/iyanski/betterlocalgov.git` then `npm install` and `npm run setup`. Your dev server is ready at localhost:5173.
02
Configure Your Local Government Unit
15 minutesEdit YAML files with your city or municipality name, logo, contact details, color scheme, and local government structure.
03
Populate Your Content
2–4 hoursFill in services, departments, announcements, and officials using the pre-built templates. No HTML or CSS knowledge required.
04
Deploy to Production
15 minutesDeploy to Vercel, Netlify, or GitHub Pages with a single command. Your Local Government Unit website goes live and is immediately.
# Quick start
git clone https://github.com/iyanski/betterlocalgov.git
cd betterlocalgov
npm install
npm run setup
npm run dev
Who This Is For
Built for Philippine Local Government Units
Designed specifically for Local Government Units across the Philippines — from the smallest barangay to the largest city.
Barangays
The most basic political unit. Get your barangay online with essential information about officials, services, and announcements for your community.
Cities
Coming SoonHighly urbanized and component cities. Launch a comprehensive website with multiple departments, services, and robust citizen engagement features.
Municipalities
Coming SoonMunicipal governments serving local communities. Provide transparent access to government services, officials, and important updates for your constituents.
Documentation & License
Everything you need to get started and contribute.
Starter Kit README
Complete setup and configuration guide for your Local Government Unit.
Content Guide
Writing standards and templates for government content.
Content Management
Non-technical instructions for editing website content.
Deployment Guide
Step-by-step instructions for hosting on Vercel, Netlify, and GitHub Pages.
Changelog
Release history and version notes.
Starter Kit Summary
Audit results and architecture overview.