April 28, 2026 — The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT) successfully commenced its Operational Planning and Gender and Development (GAD) Budgeting for Fiscal Year 2027 today at the College Function Hall, gathering key academic and administrative leaders for a full-day strategic planning session.
The activity brought together heads of offices, directors, deans, and campus administrators, reinforcing the institution’s unified approach to planning, budgeting, and gender-responsive governance.
In his welcome remarks, SUC President III Dr. Arnel B. Millesca emphasized the importance of aligning institutional priorities with inclusive development goals and strategic targets.
Key sessions of the day included the presentation of the workshop objectives and expected outputs by Planning Officer III Engr. Nenette M. Laurio, alongside discussions on the college’s strategic plan and annual targets.
A comprehensive overview of the GAD Plan and Budget (GPB) was also presented by GAD Director Dr. Joey V. Pardeno, highlighting gender issues, as well as the review of GMEP and HGDG across various units.
Participants also engaged in a review of organizational performance and the 2025 Office Performance-Based (OPB) accomplishments, followed by the identification of priority Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) for 2027. The session was facilitated by key officials including Vice Presidents Dr. Elreen A. Delavin, Dr. Rodolfo B. Burac, and Dr. Erwin H. Malto.
A collaborative Workshop 1 on Priority PPAs for OPB 2027 was conducted, encouraging active participation among attendees in crafting actionable and responsive plans.
The day concluded with the presentation of the proposed FY 2027 budget, covering both General Appropriations Act (GAA)/Special Budget (SB) and Internal Generated Income, presented by Budget Officer Ms. Cherry M. Tacuyan and FMS Director Mr. Armando P. Cabrera III.
The operational planning and GAD budgeting workshop will continue in the coming days, featuring more in-depth workshops and presentation of outputs, aimed at refining strategies and strengthening the institution’s commitment to inclusive, data-driven, and results-oriented governance for FY 2027.
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