With the goal to empower newly elected leaders with the tools to govern wisely, the Foundation Course on Local Government Finance delivered a transformative three-day experience from August 5-7, 2025, at the Diamond Hotel, Manila. Designed to build fiscal leadership and deepen understanding of financial decentralization, the training tackled critical topics such as budgeting, local taxation, resource mobilization, and sustainable development strategies.
From planning economic enterprises to financing local development, participants gained practical insights and actionable skills to drive transparency, accountability, and innovation in their communities. This course marked a bold step toward developing stronger, more responsive local governance across the Philippines.
