The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Caraga successfully hosted the Agency Performance Review (APR) Conference for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Caraga Regional Office on March 17, 2025, at the DBM Caraga Conference Room.

Representing DBM Caraga were Ms. Jenneth C. Partosa, Assistant Regional Director; Mr. Paul A. Abarca, Chief Budget and Management Specialist for Division B; and Ms. Katrina Emmanuelle L. Yap, Supervising Budget and Management Specialist. Meanwhile, CHED Caraga’s delegation was led by Dr. Nelia A. Alibin, Regional Director, alongside Ms. Noeme Rose D. Mani, Supervising Administrative Officer and OIC-Chief Administrative Officer; Dr. Criseldo C. Calinawan, Education Supervisor II; and Ms. Geselle M. Francisco, Accountant III.

The presence of key officials from both agencies underscored their shared commitment to fostering stronger inter-agency collaboration, promoting transparency, and enhancing budget execution efficiency.

The conference served as a platform for assessing CHED Caraga’s overall performance in implementing its programs, projects, and activities. Through comprehensive discussions, the event facilitated the review of accomplishments, identification of service delivery gaps, and co-creation of solutions to address performance bottlenecks.