WORKING TOGETHER TO REDUCE POVERTY BY HALF

26 November 2004

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority Director General Romulo L. Neri (right) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ms. Noemi L. Saludo (left) shake hands to seal their agreement to work together in advocating the 2004-2010 Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP). The signing ceremony, held recently at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City, is a direct response to the call of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for all sectors of society to ensure the realization of the MTPDP and the Medium-Term Regional Development Plans (MTRDP). Also in photo are NEDA Director Marcelina E. Bacani and some officers of the PCCI.