Local executives admonished on seminars

Manila, Philippines - Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo has reminded mayors and governors to refrain from going out of town or out of the country for the training or seminars of their personnel to save people’s money.

Robredo issued the reminder as he ordered an investigation into the propriety of the seminar-workshops held by the city governments of Pasig, Mandaluyong and San Juan for their barangay heads in Boracay, Baguio and Subic, respectively.

“Local execs should take full cognizance of their principal responsibility and accountability relative to the prudent use of scarce financial resources and strict compliance with existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations,” Robredo said.