Philippine League of Disbursing Officers and Municipal Treasurers

Unit 904, Luxurville Condominiums, Multinational Village, Paranaque City

Philippine Academy for Business & Government Management Inc.
SEC Registration No. CN201206040
Non Vat Reg. TIN 008-254-618-00000

January 25, 2024

To : THE HONORABLE MAYOR

Attention : The Honorable Vice Mayor and Staff

Sangguniang Bayan Members and Staff
City/Municipal Administrator, All Heads of Departments/Offices and Staff
The BAC Chairman, Members, Secretariat, TWG, and Alternates
GAD Focal Persons, MDRRMC Personnel, City/Municipal Planning Development Office,
MENRO, Treasurers, Accountants, Assessors, Disbursing Officers
Punong Barangays and Staff, Barangay Treasurers, Sanguniang Barangay Members And All
Concerned LGU personnel and Barangay/SK Personnel

Subject : National Seminar on “Achieving the Seal of Good Local Governance thru Technology and
Innovation”

Dear Sir/Madam,

Consistently, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has emphasized the indispensable role played by Local
Government Units (LGUs) and Barangays in steering transformative change and genuine progress in their communities and the nation.
As underscored by the promotion of good governance, accountability, transparency, and efficiency, in Gender and Development
(GAD) and Procurement Processes, among others.

In this light, the Philippine League of Disbursing Officers and Municipal Treasurers, and the Philippine Academy for Business
and Government Management, Inc., will hold a National Seminar on "Achieving the Seal of Good Local Governance through
Technology and Innovation." on the following dates and venues:

Date
February 21 – 23, 2024
March 20 – 22, 2024
April 17 – 19, 2024
May 15 – 17, 2024
June 13 – 15, 2024
Venue
Cooyeesan Hotel Plaza, Naguillan Road, Baguio City
Hotel Tropika Davao, Km. 7 JP Laurel Ave., Lanang, Davao City
Casablanca Hotel, Peñaranda St, Legazpi, Albay
Bacolod Business Inn, No. 28 South Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Villa Antolin, 532, Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan

The objectives of the Seminar are:

1. Empower local government officials to achieve the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) by leveraging technology and
innovation.
2. Foster understanding of SGLG criteria, promote best practices, and provide practical skills for building a technology-enabled
governance strategy.
3. Inspire continuous improvement, collaboration, and preparedness for SGLG assessment among participants.

Among the topics to be discussed are the following:

1. Introduction to Good Local Governance and SGLG
2. Role of Technology in Local Governance
3. Innovations in Local Governance
4. SGLG Criteria and Assessment Process:
5. Best Practices in Technology-Driven Local Governance
6. Case Studies and Success Stories
7. Practical Exercises and Workshops

Participants to this activity are the Local Chief Executives (LCEs); the Vice Mayor and Staff; Sangguniang Bayan Members and staff;
City/Municipal Administrator; Heads of Departments and Staff; BAC Chairman, Members, Sectetariat, TWG and Alternates; GAD
Focal Persons; MDRRMO Personnel; MENRO; City/Municipal Planning Development Office; Treasurers, Accountants, Assessors,
Disbursing Officers; Punong Barangays and Staff, Barangay Treasurers, Sangguniang Barangay/SK Members and all concerned LGU
personnel and Barangay Personnel.

A registration fee of P5,300.00 will be charged each participant to cover expenses for the speaker’s fees, rentals for the venue, lunch,
snacks, handouts and certificates. However, a discounted fee of P4,500.00 shall be given to participants who will register/confirm in
advance. As this is a live-out seminar, theorganizers will recommend an affordable lodging/hotel/accommodation for the participants,
accessible to the seminar venue. Only Cash Payments will be accepted during registration. Please see attached DILG
Letter/Endorsement to the undersigned regarding the same.

For further inquiry and confirmation of your intention/participation, please contact Mobile Numbers 0920-9817538, 09761515440, or
0908-8630955, or you may send your email to lopezdarius@gmail.com or dennisillabres@gmail.com. Thank you.

Very truly yours,

DENNIS I. LLABRES
Seminar Director