Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman addresses local budget officers during the Budget Forum of the Association of Local Budget Officers (ALBO) in Region 3 held at the Bulacan State University e-Library Amphitheater on Monday, June 19, 2023. (Photo from the official Facebook page of Gov. Daniel R. Fernando)
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman addressed local budget officers at the Budget Forum of the Association of Local Budget Officers (ALBO) in Region 3 held at the Bulacan State University e-Library Amphitheater in the City of Malolos, Bulacan on Monday, June 19. Governor Daniel R. Fernando welcomed the budget secretary together with the ALBO III and the local chief executives of the province. According to Fernando, a good budget ensures that "the decisions made today serve the people of today but do not become the burden of future generations." “Delivering on our commitment to good public service begins with our dedication to sound financial management. Governance begins with well-prepared budgets that meet the needs and challenges of governance. Hindi lamang po ito (Not only this) year after year, but generation to generation,” the governor said. After the forum, members of ALBO III will proceed to the Greenery Resort in Baliwag City for their three-day Skills Enhancement Training in preparation for the Budget Cycle for 2024 including Budget Preparation, Authorization, Review, Execution, and Accountability; and updates on Annual Investment Plan, Annual Procurement Plan, and Project Procurement Management Plan preparation of the local government units.