What is Associate in Barangay Governance?
The Institute of Graduate & Professional Studies at the Universidad de Manila, in collaboration with the DILG-Manila's sub-Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC), offers an Associate course in Barangay Governance (ABG). This program is designed to enhance the abilities of barangay officials and future leaders, equipping them with crucial managerial and leadership skills necessary for effective governance. Classes are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, with morning sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and afternoon sessions from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., running from February 10, 2024, to June 2, 2024.
Courses offered:
1. Introduction to Barangay Governance2. Barangay Development Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring3. Barangay Fiscal Administration (Accounting, Budgeting, Procurement and Disposal)4. Local Legislation5. Development of Applied Skills6. Barangay Informatics7. Barangay and the Philippine Criminal Justice System