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Vol.15, No.2, May 2026. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
Enhancing Governance Capacities: A Focus on Leadership, Development and Community Engagement Skills
Rechie B. Pabelona, Mary Joy P. Dueñas, Jewel A. Oliveros, Princess Jea Marie S. Geroso, Walton Wider
© 2026 Rechie B. Pabelona, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 15, Issue 2, Pages 1999-2008, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM152-87, May 2026.
Received: 12 June 2025.
Abstract:
In order to improve community development and local governance, this study evaluates the training requirements of elected barangay council members in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Critical skill gaps in leadership, governance, planning, public safety, community services, communication, technology, and personal development are identified by the research, which is guided by the Human Capital Theory. Using a quantitative descriptive design, information was gathered from 225 respondents, including SK Chairpersons, Barangay Chairpersons, and Barangay Kagawad - using a verified and trustworthy researcher-made questionnaire. The results show that although council members are excellent in disaster management, legislative procedures, and community involvement, there are notable deficiencies in the knowledge of fundamental information technology and stress management. In light of these findings, specific training initiatives are suggested to remedy the shortcomings found and promote more efficient and adaptable governance. In order to enable barangay officials to satisfy the changing needs of the communities, the study emphasizes the significance of ongoing capacity-building activities.
Keywords – Training needs assessment, barangay council members, local governance, capacity building. |
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