TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2026 * 1:30PM to 4:45PM VIA ZOOM
This two-session webinar offers a front-row seat to an executive briefing covering January 2025 to January 2026 issuances, circulars, and guidelines from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF), and Commission on Audit (COA).
These updates are designed to equip local government units (LGUs) with the information they need to navigate compliance in aligning with national government policies and regulations as well as provide guidance, interpretation and actionable insights for effective decision-making and impactful governance.
This comprehensive lecture consolidates all essential updates in one expertly curated learning event, saving you time and effort while ensuring you don’t miss a single critical detail. It will certainly be useful especially if your LGU is vying for that Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award.
He is the City Legal Officer of the City Government of Pasay. He brings his expertise to academia as a lecturer at the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance, teaching Public Fiscal Management, Local and Regional Finance, Project Management, and Voluntary Sector Management. He is a Professor and Dean of the School of Law of the City University of Pasay and the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Professorial Chair in Business and Management at the University of Makati. His work bridges legal expertise, public administration, and local governance. He was Acting City Administrator from May to September 2024 of the City Government of Pasay.
He holds a Ph.D. from the University of the Philippines-Diliman and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the San Beda Graduate School of Law.
This two-session webinar aims to provide participants with comprehensive updates, interpretation, and actionable insights on the latest issuances, circulars, opinions, and guidelines released in January 2025 up to January 2026 by key Philippine government agencies, namely the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF), and Commission on Audit (COA). The training will cover critical updates that directly impact local government operations, public financial management, budget planning, fund utilization, and compliance with audit rules and regulations. Participants will gain practical knowledge to ensure adherence to the latest standards and optimize governance and financial management practices.
Why Attend?
1. Stay Updated on Critical Issuances
Participants will receive up-to-date information on the January 2025 up to January 2026
issuances from DILG, DBM, BLGF, and COA, ensuring they are well-informed about
the latest policies, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
2. Ensure Compliance and Avoid Penalties
Understanding the latest circulars and rulings will help LGUs and public institutions
avoid common issues during audits, such as non-compliance with COA guidelines or
improper fund utilization.
3. Enhance Operational Efficiency
Learn practical strategies to implement new policies effectively, improving governance,
budget planning, financial management, and accountability.
4. Foster Good Governance
The webinar will empower participants with the knowledge to promote transparency,
accountability, and efficiency in their respective organizations.
5. Prepare for Future Challenges
By understanding the latest policy trends and administrative priorities,
participants will be equipped to address emerging challenges in local governance
and public financial management.
6. Network and Collaborate with Experts
The webinar provides an opportunity to engage with peers and experts in governance,
finance, and audit, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices.
Course Outline
Session 1: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Updates
• Overview of the key January 2025 up to January 2026 circulars, memoranda,
and legal opinions.
• Implications of these issuances on local governance, decentralization, and
service delivery.
• Compliance challenges and solutions for LGUs.
Session 2: Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Issuances
• Key January 2025 up to January 2026 local budget circulars and updates.
• Fund utilization policies and accountability measures.
Session 3: Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Updates
• New issuances, policies, and legal opinions on local revenue generation,
tax administration, and financial management.
• Guidelines on debt management and fiscal accountability for LGUs.
Session 4: Commission on Audit (COA) Issuances
• Overview of January 2025 up to January 2026 audit circulars, opinions,
and rulings.
• Strengthening internal controls and compliance mechanisms.
The Center for Global Best Practices (CGBP) is an accredited training provider of DILG through the National Association of Local Resource Institutions; Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG); Civil Service Commission (CSC); Career Executive Service Board (CESB); Supreme Court for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE); Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP); Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR); Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and other regulatory agencies.
Contact Person: Camille Joyce Jonas
Mobile Number (+63 939) 914-8689
Telefax: (+632) 8842-7148 or 59
Email: camille.cgbp@yahoo.com
