Batuan Vice Mayor Antonino Jumawid (5th counter clockwise) and the Batuan SB agreed on July 27 that Next Year’s Budget Must Be Truly People-Centered. The council urged department heads to align programs with community needs. Kagawad Marvin Pancho tasked the Committee on Agriculture to address concerns from farmers and livelihood groups. Vice Mayor Jumawid reminded chairs to coordinate with departments and told the Appropriations Committee—representing the SB in the Municipal Development Council (MDC) and Local Finance Committee (LFC)—to uphold public priorities. The Municipal Health Officer, Municipal Nurse, Municipal Agriculturist, and MDRRMO officer were invited to the next session. (Contributed photo)