NGAs, LGUs from Three Regions Attend 2nd Conduct of SDG 5 Seminar
Posted May 16, 2024
The second batch of the Sustainable Development Goals Seminar 5: Mastering Data Management: A Guide to Google Sheets and MS Excel saw the participation of 176 representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs), Provincial Government Offices (PGOs), and Local Government Units (LGUs) across Regions II, VI, and the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR). The seminar, held via Zoom, has Ms. Haidee Fay Ignacio and Mr. Ares Amable Parales from the PSRTI Training Division as Resource Persons.
Participants benefited from the course through exposure to various types of data, contextualized discussions, and hands-on workshops utilizing actual LGU data for data management and analysis. The training also emphasized proper techniques for data visualization and presentation, catering to personnel involved in data handling, management, analysis, and planning for Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs).
Attendees praised the seminar for its organization, clear instruction, and excellent time management. They expressed appreciation for the training team’s patience and thoroughness in ensuring comprehension of each topic before progressing. One participant highlighted the effective balance between theoretical concepts and practical applications, which enhanced knowledge retention and applicability.
PSRTI Executive Director III Josefina V. Almeda, PhD delivered a message during the closing ceremonies, thanking both participants and the training team for their dedication to the seminar’s success. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VI Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero, CESO IV also addressed attendees via a video message.
The SDG 5 seminar is part of a series initiated by PSRTI in collaboration with DILG, starting with SDG 1 in 2018. These seminars are hallmark activities of PSRTI and are offered free of charge to invited participants from regional NGAs and LGUs.