Barangay councilors in the City convened for a Barangay Planning Orientation Seminar at the City Session Hall last Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
Bantayan Barangay Capt. and ABC President Albert Aquino led the seminar whose objective was in line with the agenda of the Hon. Mayor Chiquiting Sagarbarria, which is to bring the City government closer to every barangay.
The Barangay Planning Orientation Seminar intended to provide proper guidance among all barangay executive officers with regards to assessing, planning, and effective implementation of their respective projects and local programs.
After the seminar, the barangay dads are expected to be able to identify the priority problems of their respective barangays that need immediate attention, and be resourceful in sourcing out funds for the projects, and effectively implement the projects according to the time frame set forth by the project implementers. They will have to get used to learning proper handling and management of barangay funds, and constant consultation with the barangay constituents to ensure genuine support and cooperation among all barangay folks.
Mayor Sagarbarria has always said he strongly believes that empowered barangays would make a strong Dumaguete City, and eventually, achieve our fondest dream and desire which is to have a peaceful and better community to live.
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