AdNU Center for Local Governance

24/09/2026

22/09/2026

FREE WEBINAR ALERT!

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚
How are the principles of good governance translated into actual policies, institutions, and public administration practices? What can the Philippines learn from the experience of one of its closest Southeast Asian neighbors?
The 𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐄𝐎) and the 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐋𝐆), in partnership with 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚, invite students, faculty, professionals, public servants, and other interested participants to an international learning session featuring 𝐃𝐫. 𝐈 𝐆𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐤𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐮 of the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Brawijaya.

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: September 24, 2026 (Thursday) | 3:00 PM, Manila Time
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Online via Zoom
𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: https://forms.gle/XXVVEULGtKrqu5Fc6

Join us as we learn from Indonesia’s experience and deepen conversations on governance across Southeast Asia. 🌏🇵🇭 🇮🇩

07/08/2026

Meet the Team Driving AdNU–CLG Forward💙💛

As the Ateneo de Naga University – Center for Local Governance embraces a new beginning, we are delighted to introduce the team committed to carrying forward the Center's legacy of excellence, innovation, and meaningful public service.

Leading this chapter is Ms. Ayla Marie Lunar, whose guidance and vision will help shape the Center's continuing journey. Alongside her are Ms. Camille Faye Badong Balilla and Mr. Ariel Malate, who remain steadfast in advancing the Center's programs, research, partnerships, and initiatives. Completing the team are our ever-reliable Office Angels, Jian Salcedo and Nicole Garchitorena, whose enthusiasm, dedication, and invaluable support keep the heart of our office beating every day.

Different strengths, shared purpose—together, we are committed to fostering impactful collaborations, empowering local governments, and creating lasting change for the stakeholders we serve.

As one team, we look forward to building on the strong foundation laid before us and embracing the opportunities that lie ahead.

-AMDG

07/08/2026

A New Chapter Begins at the Ateneo de Naga University – Center for Local Governance.

With great enthusiasm, we welcome Ms. Ayla Marie A. Lunar as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Director of the Ateneo de Naga University – Center for Local Governance (AdNU-CLG).

As the Center embarks on this new chapter, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing excellence in local governance through quality education, research, capability development, and meaningful partnerships. Guided by the strong foundation and legacy built over the years, Ms. Lunar assumes this role with a shared vision of fostering innovation, collaboration, and responsive public service.

Her leadership marks not only a transition but also a continued commitment to empowering local government leaders, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact across the region and beyond.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Ms. Ayla Marie A. Lunar as we look forward to this exciting new journey together. We look forward to achieving greater milestones with you at the helm of AdNU-CLG.

05/08/2026

𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪 𝓛𝓮𝓰𝓪𝓬𝔂 𝓸𝓯 𝓛𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓹 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮✨

Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Malu Barcillano for her twenty-five (25) years of dedicated service and exemplary leadership as Director of the Ateneo de Naga University – Center for Local Governance.

Through her visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and passion for empowering local governance, Dr. Barcillano has helped shape the Center into a trusted partner in capacity development, research, and public service. Her stewardship has strengthened institutions, inspired countless public servants, and left an enduring mark on the communities we are privileged to serve.

As she concludes this chapter of leadership, we celebrate not only her remarkable accomplishments but also the lasting legacy she leaves behind—a legacy of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and service that will continue to guide the Center in the years to come.

Thank you, Dr. Malu, for your wisdom, dedication, and the profound impact you have made on the CLG family and beyond. Your legacy will continue to inspire us as we carry forward the mission you have so passionately advanced.

With our heartfelt gratitude and warmest regards,
Your AdNU–CLG Family 💙