In a significant development for fiscal planning in higher education, key administrators from Rizal Technological University (RTU) participated in the FY 2026 Budget Forum, a strategic planning initiative organized by the Department of Budget and Management-National Capital Region (DBM-NCR) from February 4, 2025.
The forum, convened at the Multi-Purpose Hall of DBM in San Miguel Manila, served as a platform for decentralized agencies and state universities and colleges to engage in comprehensive budget planning discourse. The RTU delegation comprised administrative leadership, including University President Dr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Dr. Rodolfo L. Ducut, Planning Office Director; Dr. Ella Aragon; and Chief Administrative Officer Rowel Marasigan. The university’s financial management team was further represented by Ms. Heart Manapat and Budget Management Office Director Ms. Lory Ello.
The symposium featured in-depth sessions on budget preparation methodologies. A notable presentation on “FY 2026 Budget Preparation at a Glance” was delivered by Budget and Management Specialist Ms. Alyanna Mae G. Ilagan, providing institutional stakeholders with crucial insights into the forthcoming fiscal year’s planning framework. The discourse encompassed critical areas, including updated budget preparation protocols and gender-responsive planning initiatives.
Under the stewardship of Assistant Director Joseph Cicero M. Sy, who provided the inaugural address, and Director Ruby P. Muro, who delivered the concluding remarks, the forum facilitated substantive dialogue through structured open discussions. This interactive component enabled participating institutions to engage in critical discourse regarding the complexities of the budget preparation process.
This convocation represents a pivotal step in ensuring that state universities and colleges, particularly RTU, develop robust fiscal strategies aligned with both national educational mandates and broader developmental objectives for FY 2026. The forum’s outcomes are expected to significantly influence institutional budget planning processes and contribute to more effective resource allocation in the higher education sector.
