Good Governance & Capacity Building

July 22, 2026

Integrity First, Talisay Always: Mayor Weng Lizares Leads Second Batch of Officials in ITAPS Governance Training

Mayor Weng Lizares together with city officials and department heads during the ITAPS Training at Nature's Village Resort

Mayor Atty. Weng Lizares led the second batch of Talisay City officials and department heads in the Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Public Service (ITAPS) Training on July 21, 2026, held at Nature's Village Resort in Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City.

Spearheaded by the City Human Resource Management Office (CHRMO), the intensive seminar reinforces the City Government’s commitment to cultivating a culture of ethical leadership, accountability, and excellence across all local government departments. The program equips city personnel with practical knowledge and core values necessary to uphold integrity, promote transparent governance, and strengthen public trust in the performance of their official duties.

Resource Speakers from the Office of the Ombudsman Regional Office VI:

  • Evangeline Ganibe Nuñal – PACPB-Team Leader / Graft Investigation Officer
  • Maria Luvilla Gaurana – Associate Graft Investigation Officer II
  • Donald U. Badoy – Associate Graft Investigation Officer I

Under Mayor Weng’s leadership, initiatives like the ITAPS Training empower the city’s workforce with the fundamental principles of good governance. This aligns directly with the Gwapa nga Panghimanwa agenda and the "O" in the ASENSO pillars of governance, which stands for Open and Transparent Governance.

Through continuous capacity building, Talisay City remains steadfast in advancing a responsive, trustworthy, and service-oriented local administration for all Talisaynons.