The Liga ng mga Barangay began with the election of its first National President, Mr. Alex L. David (deceased), from Caloocan City, in July 1992. Mr. David served for five years until the election of Mr. James Marty L. Lim of Gasan, Marinduque in September 1997 – the 2nd Liga. The 3rd Liga dawned with the re-election of Mr. Lim in November 2002.
The Liga ng mga Barangay is by far the largest of local government associations whose members come from the grassroot level. It represents a membership of almost 42,000 barangays. Thus, the Liga, considering the nature of its organization, can be a very potent and effective force that can advance the interests of the barangays, the basic political unit of government.