BALANGA CITY, Bataan “•The Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia fully backs the professional growth of capitol employees.
This was highlighted bythe provincial board’s passing of a resolution allowing Gov. Albert Garcia to enter an agreement with Petron Foundation for the study grant of Karen Balbuena, the Environment and Natural Resources Office-Integrated Coastal Management Program personnel in Monday’s regular session.
Before unanimously adopting the resolution, clarifications from Board Member Aris Gaza were briefly tackled. Board Member Rey Ibe motioned for the passage of the resolution.
The vice governor noted the provincial board already passed a similar resolution aiming to help capitol employees develop professionally.
Balbuena will participate in the Professional Masters in Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Program, which is being sponsored by Petron Foundation.
She will be studying for one academic cycle or 1.5 years starting this month at the University of the Philippines Diliman Marine Science Institute.
Upon the completion of her studies, Balbuena is expected to become a coastal and marine management expert for the province.