The Ateneo de Naga University–Center for Local Governance (AdNU–CLG) successfully concluded its 2025 Capability-Building Training Sessions with the Training on Project Development and Management held on November 13–14, 2025 (8:00 am–5:00 pm; 8:00 am–12:00 pm) via Zoom Cloud Meetings. This two-day online program brought together participants from the academe, local government units, and the private sector across the Bicol region. As the final installment of this training series, the program served as a comprehensive culmination, building on the skills and knowledge developed in previous sessions, and equipping participants to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate development-oriented projects in their respective communities.
The training was handled by resource persons who ensured a structured and practical learning experience. Mr. Juan Raul Ll. Relloso, Faculty Member of the Allied Business Courses Department of the university, as the Lead Facilitator, guided participants through the phases of project development, providing step-by-step explanations and practical examples. Dr. Malu C. Barcillano, Director of the Center for Local Governance and Dean of the Graduate School, contributed technical guidance and expert feedback during the sessions. Camille Faye R. Badong facilitated the overall flow of the training, managing activities and supporting participant engagement. The team worked collaboratively to combine conceptual discussions with hands-on exercises, enabling participants to apply their learning effectively.
Training Highlights
The program followed a structured approach aligned with the phases of project development and management. Day 1 commenced with opening preliminaries and focused on the Definition Phase, where participants explored project statements, objectives, work breakdown structures, and resource requirements. The session enabled participants to frame project concepts systematically and consider essential components for successful project planning. During the afternoon session, Mr. Relloso tackled the next session, Planning Phase which covers responsibility assignment matrices, project planning tools, resource scheduling, and analyses of potential problems and opportunities.
On Day 2, participants began with a recapitulation of the previous day’s discussions before moving into the Implementation Phase. This session addressed project execution, monitoring, modifications, and project closeout and evaluation. Interactive discussions and plenary exchanges provided participants with opportunities to clarify concepts, share insights, and translate learning into actionable strategies for their respective institutions.
The training balanced conceptual discussions with practical application, allowing participants to engage with project frameworks while considering their implementation in participant’s respective contexts.
Acknowledgements
The success of the activity was made possible through the valuable support of Camille Faye R. Badong as the training Lead Facilitator, Technical Staff of the Center for Local Governance, whose coordination and logistical management ensured the program’s smooth flow, and Ariel Malate, Technical Staff of the Center for Local Governance, whose assistance throughout the conduct of the training greatly contributed to its efficient implementation.
Special acknowledgement is extended to Sherwin Perez from the James O’Brien, S.J. Library of Ateneo de Naga University for his indispensable technical support. His expertise ensured the seamless execution of the online format.
Continuing the 2025 Capability-Building Journey
As the final installment of the 2025 Capability-Building Training Sessions, the Training on Project Development and Management consolidates the skills and knowledge gained in the Project Proposal Writing Training. Through these initiatives, the Ateneo de Naga University–Center for Local Governance continues to strengthen the capacities of local leaders and stakeholders, promoting good governance, strategic planning, and sustainable development. The Center remains committed to forming leaders who embody the Atenean ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion in public service.
By: Camille Faye R. Badong
AdNU–Center for Local Governance
