Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman will grace the Visayas area conference of local budget officers (LBO) on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, in Tacloban City, Leyte, as part of the DBM’s strategic objective to foster a more open, sound, and strong public financial management.
The event, hosted by the Philippine League of Local Budget Officers (PHILLBO) Visayas, Inc. in coordination with the DBM, aims to enhance the transformational leadership competencies of LBOs and other local budgeting practitioners.
Secretary Pangandaman, a strong advocate for a more inclusive and sustainable LGU public financial management, is also expected to administer the Oath Taking Ceremony of newly-elected PHILLBO Visayas officers.
Around 500 participants are expected to attend, composed of local department heads and staffers, especially under budget, treasury, and planning. Some local chief executives will likewise be joining the activity, together with other local PFM practitioners.
The three-day event themed "Local Budget Officers: Transformational Leaders for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Public Financial Management," covers discussion of relevant topics, such as the Implementation of Devolution Transition Plans, Regional Vision Sharing of Party-List Representatives based in Region VIII, Collaboration Techniques (Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable), and Growth Mindset.
On the first day of the series of activities, Secretary Pangandaman is also expected to lead the launching of the DBM Knowledge Center at the DBM Regional Office VIII. The Knowledge Center will serve as a repository of information primarily on public financial management which will be accessible to various agencies, students, and other users of information.
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