Competency Assessment of Public Administrators in SelectedCities of Batangas: An Interdisciplinary Approach Toward Economic and Administrative Capacity Development

This study assessed the competencies of public administrators and staff in the cities of Batangas, Lipa, and Tanauan to develop an ‎integrated administrative and economic competency framework. Using a descriptive research design and survey questionnaire, it ‎evaluated competencies in communication, client service, business understanding, teamwork, and judgment, and analyzed ‎differences based on demographic profiles. Results showed that department heads demonstrated very high competency levels, ‎particularly in leadership and decision-making, while staff members showed high competency levels with improvement areas in ‎business understanding and strategic judgment. Significant differences were found across age, position, and years of service. Based ‎on these findings, an Integrated Governance Competency Development Framework was formulated to enhance leadership capacity, ‎administrative efficiency, and sustainable economic performance. The study highlights the need for continuous competency ‎enhancement to strengthen local governance and support inclusive economic growth‎.