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by Avigayil Alcasid 

“We can work together to improve our campus continuously by planning deliberately.”

Campus Administrator Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum underscored collaboration and deliberate planning during the 2026 Campus Budget Forum held on July 11 at Bermejo Hall, as stakeholders gathered in preparation for the University-Wide Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2026.

The forum aimed to engage all campus sectors in aligning their plans and proposals toward shared institutional goals.

Mrs. Rosario P. Berganio, the designated Budget Officer, presented the rationale and sources of the projected revenue for FY 2026. She also outlined the expected expenditures, key financial targets, and budget allocations across programs.

Deans, office heads, department chairs, fiduciary fee officers, and student leaders took part in the budget planning by laying down their unit-specific proposals and highlighting their operational needs for the upcoming fiscal year.

An open discussion followed, where participants raised questions, suggestions, and concerns, helping to ensure that the proposed plans were accurate, realistic, and aligned with the campus’s strategic priorities. Notably, student representatives were actively involved in the dialogue, reinforcing the importance of inclusive budgeting.

“I believe that the proposed budget allocations will definitely affect student life in many ways. If more funds go toward student services, academic resources, or extracurricular activities, our experience in the campus will improve—whether it's getting help when we need it, joining organizations and projects, or simply enjoying our time here,” Niel Montes, Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP) Burias Chapter President said.

The Campus Budget Forum serves as a prelude to the Campus Budget Hearing scheduled on July 23, 2025, where all proposed plans will be reviewed and consolidated for university-level deliberation.