Week 1: Introduction to Local Government in the Philippines

- Definition and importance of local government

- Structure and organization of local government units (LGUs)

- Role and functions of LGUs in governance

Week 2: Local Government Code of 1991

- Overview and historical background of the Local Government Code

- Key provisions and principles of the Local Government Code

- Devolution of powers and functions to LGUs

Week 3: Barangay Governance

- Definition and characteristics of a barangay

- Functions and responsibilities of barangay officials

- Barangay justice system and dispute resolution

Week 4: Municipal and City Governance

- Roles and functions of the municipal and city governments

- Local legislation and lawmaking process

- Local development planning and budgeting

Week 5: Provincial Governance

- Roles and responsibilities of provincial government

- Provincial planning and development

- Provincial government-administered services and programs

Week 6: Metropolitan Governance

- Metropolitan areas in the Philippines

- Metropolitan governance structures and functions

- Challenges and issues in metropolitan governance

Week 7: Governance in Special Development Zones

- Economic zones and their governance structures

- Special Administrative Regions (SARs) in the Philippines

- Governance issues and policies in special development zones

Week 8: Local Government Finance

- Revenue sources and fiscal autonomy of LGUs

- Local taxation and levies

- Budgeting and financial management in LGUs

Week 9: Local Government and Service Delivery

- Local planning and service delivery frameworks

- Basic services and facilities provided by LGUs

- Partnerships with national government agencies and the private sector

Week 10: Local Government and Social Services

- Health and sanitation services in LGUs

- Education and public schools management

- Social welfare and development programs in LGUs

Week 11: Local Government and Economic Development

- Local economic development strategies and programs

- Investment promotion and business development in LGUs

- Public-private partnerships for local economic growth

Week 12: Local Government and Environmental Protection

- Environmental governance and laws

- Environmental planning and management in LGUs

- Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in LGUs

Week 13: Local Government and Community Participation

- Community involvement in local governance

- Participatory budgeting and decision-making

- Citizen engagement mechanisms and local accountability

Week 14: Local Government and Intergovernmental Relations

- Relations between LGUs and national government agencies

- Decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal transfers

- Cooperation among LGUs and regional development councils

Week 15: Challenges and Future Directions of Local Government in the Philippines

- Issues and challenges facing local government in the Philippines

- Reforms and innovations in local governance

- Future directions and prospects for local government in the Philippines