Tagum City Budget Office

28/09/2026

Congratulations on you promotion! It’s been fantastic watching your growth, and we have no doubt you’re going to achieve greater things in this next chapter.

Cheers to your continued success!

14/09/2026

STRENGTHENING FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY IN YOUTH GOVERNANCE! 📊💼

Under the leadership of City Budget Officer Ms. Karen A. Gentiles, CPA, the Barangay Budget Review and Coordination Division successfully facilitated an Orientation on the Sangguniang Kabataan Registry of Appropriation and Commitment (RAC) System: Application and Generation of the Status of Appropriation, Commitment, and Balances (SACB) Report last September 9, 2026, at the CBO Conference Room.

Guided by Resource Speaker Mr. Jograd M. Mahusay, Information Systems Analyst III, participating SK Chairpersons gained hands-on guidance on navigating the RAC System efficiently to ensure precise, reliable, and seamless generation of their SACB Reports—a critical supporting document for the SK Annual Budget review.

Key Objectives & Highlights:
• 🎯 Mastered the operational application of the RAC System.
• 📈 Enhanced data accuracy in SACB Report generation.
• 📋 Prepared youth leaders for timely compliance and budget submission.

By equipping our youth leaders with digital tools and technical proficiency, we ensure that every allocated fund is accounted for, transparent, and dedicated to serving the youth! 💙✨

14/09/2026

Empowering our youth leaders for transparent and effective governance! 🏛️✨

Last August 24, 2026, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Budget Forum was successfully held at the CBO Conference Room. This gathering brought together our dedicated youth officials to gear up for the preparation and submission of the SK Annual Budget for CY 2027.

The forum served as a vital space to:
• Address Concerns: Openly discuss operational challenges and find practical solutions and guidance for local budgeting hurdles.
• Review Requirements: Refresh officials on the essential documents needed, placing special emphasis on mandatory requirements for a smooth budget submission.
• Set Timelines: Establish clear deadlines to ensure all barangays stay on track for the upcoming fiscal year.

Facilitated by the City Budget Office headed by Ms. Karen A. Gentiles, CPA, City Budget Officer, through the Barangay Budget Review and Coordination Division, the primary goal is the successful preparation and submission of complete, accurate, and fully compliant SK Annual Budgets for CY 2027, complete with all necessary supporting documents.

Padayon, mga SK leaders! Let's continue to champion good governance and impactful programs for the youth. 💡📈

14/09/2026

04/09/2026

PROACTIVE GOVERNANCE IN ACTION!
The Office of the City Budget Officer successfully conducted a strengthened and strategic Barangay Income Forum last August 11–14, 2026, at the CBO Conference Room, 2nd Floor City Hall Government Center, JV Ayala Avenue, Apokon, Tagum City! 🏛️📊

From Fund-Spenders to Economic Hubs! 📈
This annual forum equips our component barangays with the tools to optimize local tax collections, fees, and community enterprises— enabling them to transition from spending-focused units into self-reliant economic hubs.
Key functionaries—including the Punong Barangays, Treasurers, and Secretaries from all 23 Barangay Councils—joined forces with the CBO-Barangay Budget Review and Coordination Division alongside with Assistant City Treasurer, Ms. Florencia B. de Castro.
The forum featured in-depth discussions on the key areas of budget preparation, including legal mandates, regulatory guidelines, mandatory statutory allocations (such as the Development Fund, LDRRMF, SK, and GAD funds), and alignment with the Barangay Development Plan. Emphasis was explicitly highlighted on strategic income target setting as the material determinant of each barangay's financial capacity to successfully execute its developmental programs, projects, and activities (PPAs).🔄

Innovation in Efficiency:
To maximize efficiency and focus, the activity was organized into small batches of three barangays per session. This focused group setting proved highly effective in addressing technical inquiries and resolving common issues encountered during the budget review stage, successfully streamlining the process from the traditional 23 separate schedules down to a compressed 4-day period.⏱️💪

05/08/2026

Tagum City Budget Office Holds Coordinative Meetings with Project Implementing Offices

The Tagum City Budget Office – Budget Accountability and Monitoring Division successfully conducted a Coordinative Meeting on July 31, 2026, at the City Budget Conference Room to discuss the implementation status of the City Government’s priority projects.

The meeting brought together representatives from the City Engineering Office (CEO), City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), City Agriculture Office (CAGRO), City Veterinary Office (CVO) and City Economic Enterprises Office (CEEO). Each office presented updates on their ongoing projects, shared accomplishments, discussed implementation concerns, and identified appropriate actions to keep projects moving forward.

Through this collaborative discussion, the participating offices were able to align their efforts, strengthen coordination, and ensure that projects funded by the City Government are progressing efficiently and in accordance with their approved plans and timelines.

Regular coordination among implementing offices plays a vital role in promoting accountability, improving project monitoring, and ensuring that public funds are translated into meaningful programs, infrastructure, and services for the people of Tagum.

The City Budget Office remains committed to working closely with all projects implementing offices in support of transparent, efficient, and results-driven governance—making sure that every project contributes to the continued growth and development of the City of Tagum.

✍️Kevin Nebres
📸CTO

04/08/2026

As 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 comes to a close, we celebrate a month of collaboration, commitment, and strengthened partnerships with our Barangays. Every discussion, initiative, and shared effort throughout the month reflects our collective dedication to responsive, transparent, and accountable local governance.
As part of these continuing efforts, the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 through its 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 successfully conducted a 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 with the Barangay Treasurers on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the 𝐂𝐁𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦. The gathering served as an avenue to strengthen coordination, foster collaboration, and promote a shared commitment to effective local governance.
The meeting provided an opportunity to 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 with reportorial requirements and submission deadlines.
As we welcome the month of 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 , we look forward to another productive month of working hand in hand with our 23 Barangays in the successful implementation of upcoming activities, timely compliance with reportorial requirements, and the continued pursuit of responsive and accountable local governance. Thank you to all our 𝟐𝟑 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐬 for your active participation, valuable insights, and unwavering commitment.
Together, let us continue building stronger communities through collaboration, excellence, and dedicated public service.
#𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 #𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #𝐖𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 #𝟐𝟑𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐬

✍️Criza Faye dela Rosa
📸CTO

10/07/2026

TTENTION ALL LIQUID FUEL RETAILERS, TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION RETAILERS OR FUEL VENDING STATIONS (commonly known as gasoline stations).
Pursuant to Department of Energy (DOE) Department Circular No. DC2017-11-0011 ("Promulgating a Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Business of Retailing Liquid Fuels"), no person or entity shall engage in or operate a liquid fuel retailing business without first securing a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC).
Who needs to comply?
• Regular Liquid Fuels Retail Outlets (LFROs)
• Technology Solution Retail Outlets (TSROs)
• Fuel Vending Stations (gasoline stations)
Please present your ORIGINAL copy of the following during Business Permit Application/Renewal of Business Permits:
1. Certificate of Compliance (COC) / License to Operate (LTO), OR
2. Endorsement Letter from the DOE
For more information, kindly check the official Department of Energy (DOE) letter attached below.
Let’s keep our operations legal, safe, and compliant!

07/07/2026

City Government of Tagum Holds Technical Budget Hearing for Proposed 2027 Annual General Fund Budget
The City Government of Tagum conducted its Technical Budget Hearing for the Proposed 2027 Annual General Fund Budget on June 24–25, 2026, at the TACEMPCO Canteen.
The two-day activity gathered department heads and key city officials to carefully review, deliberate, and refine the city's proposed plans, programs, and priority projects for the coming year.
With a proposed budget approaching ₱2.750 Billion, every discussion centered on one shared objective—to ensure that every peso is wisely allocated toward programs and services that will uplift the lives of the Tagumenyos and sustain the city's growth and development.
There was no need for luxury or elaborate boardrooms. Instead, the activity was marked by meaningful conversations, collaborative planning, and a steadfast commitment to responsible governance. The simplicity of the venue served as a reminder that what truly matters is the collective resolve to deliver quality public service and create lasting impact for the community.
The City Government also expresses its sincere appreciation to Mayor Rey T. Uy for his visionary leadership, invaluable guidance, and unwavering commitment to a budget that genuinely reflects the needs and aspirations of the people. His constant reminder to prioritize the welfare of every Tagumenyo continues to shape a budgeting process anchored on accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable development.
As preparations for Fiscal Year 2027 continue, the City Government of Tagum remains committed to transparent, participatory, and results-driven budgeting—ensuring that every plan, every program, and every investment contributes to building a stronger, more resilient, and more progressive Tagum for all.

05/06/2026

City Budget Office Supports Brigada Eskwela 2026 at Mankilam Elementary School
June 4, 2026

In support of Brigada Eskwela 2026, the personnel of the City Budget Office, led by Ms. Karen A. Gentiles, CPA, actively participated in the school maintenance and preparation activities at Mankilam Elementary School. Guided by this year’s theme, “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,” the office joined the nationwide initiative that promotes volunteerism, community engagement, and shared responsibility in creating a safe, clean, and conducive learning environment for learners.

Through their participation, the City Budget Office reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the education sector and strengthening partnerships between government agencies and educational institutions. The activity exemplified the spirit of bayanihan, fostering unity and collective action toward ensuring quality education and a brighter future for every student.