Rizal Technological University’s (RTU) Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration (OVPFA) division, under the leadership of Dr. Rodolfo Ducut, Vice President for Finance and Administration, conducted a three-day tactical planning from September 17-19, 2025, at El Puerto Marina Beach Resort & Vacation Club in Lingayen, Pangasinan. The strategic gathering, themed “#ovpfaPOWER: Strengthening Finance, Empowering People, and Elevating Services for a Transnational RTU,” focused on critical financial planning and operational improvements as the university continues to develop as a transnational institution.

The event addressed key institutional priorities through comprehensive strategic planning sessions. Participants conducted thorough performance assessments, including the Agency Performance Review for 2024 and the Mid-Year Agency Performance Review for fiscal year 2025, providing essential insights into current institutional effectiveness. The sessions evaluated compliance reports, procurement status, and budget utilization across various university offices to ensure operational excellence.

Central to the planning was strategic budget realignment and planning for fiscal year 2025, with participants developing refined tactical priorities for fiscal year 2026. These sessions focused on integrating the OVPFA POWER Agenda to establish future-ready governance structures that support the university’s transnational aspirations. The planning process emphasized sustainable financial management while enhancing service delivery to the university community.

This forward-looking analysis equipped OVPFA personnel with the contextual knowledge necessary for informed decision-making in an increasingly competitive higher education landscape.

The tactical planning demonstrates RTU’s commitment to systematic institutional development and financial stewardship. The comprehensive approach to strategic planning, performance assessment, and operational improvement reflects modern educational administration practices focused on sustainable growth. The planning’s emphasis on strengthening financial operations while empowering personnel positions reinforces RTU to advance its mission of providing quality education while maintaining fiscal responsibility and organizational effectiveness in support of its transnational goals.

The successful completion of this strategic planning initiative equips the OVPFA cluster with refined operational frameworks and enhanced collaborative capacity, ensuring continued institutional advancement in an evolving global educational environment.