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Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas Takes Part in the Public-Private Capacity Development Workshop

October 10-11, 2024 - Representatives from Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas Mr. Jericho Alay, CLIMB Adviser and Assistant Coordinator for Institutional Communications and Ms. Vanessa Roxanne Marquez took part in the Public-Private Partnership Center and USAID Urban Connect Project Capacity Development Workshop at Pontefino Hotel and Residences. The workshop was also concurrently attended by other LGU representatives via zoom.

Opening remarks was provided by City Administrator Engr. Januario Godoy together with a video message from Hon. Mayor Beverley Rose Dimacuha. emphasizing the city's commitment and support towards projects of this nature. Resource speakers for the workshop are Atty. Cris Ng-Santiago, Assistant Director Capacity Building and Knowledge Management Service, PPP Center and Mr. Jeffrey Manalo, Deputy Executive Director, PPP Center. Closing remarks was given by NEDA Regional Office - CALABARZON's OIC-Regional Director Ms. Carmel Matabang and Ms. Kris Aira Lazarte, Local Economic and Investments Promotion Officer. Hon. Congressman Mario Vittorio Mariño also gave out a video message reiterating the importance of such workshop.

PPP discussion proved to be a vital area in the governance and administration of different LGUs as the local government collaborates with the private sectors to be able to produce different projects. This workshop aimed to enhance everyone's understanding on the updates regarding the PPP Code and the changes in the IRR for such code. Several attendees from LGUs from different regions graced the event.

Article: Karl Adrian San Miguel
Photos: CTTO, Palakat Batangas City
Creatives: Jessie Valentino