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CLSU, DBM R3 Facilitate Seminar-Workshop on Budget Preparation for SUCs in the Region

Dec. 04, 2024

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The Central Luzon State University (CLSU), in partnership with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) - Region III, hosted a two-day Seminar-Workshop on Skill Enhancement of SUCs in Region III on Budget Preparation, held on December 2-3, 2024, at the R&E Amphitheater. The seminar-workshop empowered the SUCs in Region III to develop an efficient and transparent budget preparation process that complies with the standards set by the Department of Budget and Management. In his welcome message, University President Evaristo A. Abella emphasized the importance of the said seminar-workshop, highlighting the role of SUCs in effect budget preparation and utilization. Furthermore, Ms. Gracela A. Ortiz, representing Ms. Rosalie C. Abesamis, the Regional Director, acknowledged the participants and expressed her appreciation for their attendance at the seminar. The workshop was attended by officials from DBM Region III along with University Presidents from various participating SUCs, including Dr. Abella, CLSU President; Dr. Renato G. Reyes, ASCOT President; Dr. Rhodora R. Jugo, NEUST President; Dr. Anita G. David, PSAU President; and Ms. Gracela A. Ortiz, Acting Assistant Regional Director of DBM Region III. Other key officials from the DBM Region III, Vice Presidents, and finance teams from various universities in the region were also present at the event.

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