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	2007 full-year inflation rate below target at 2.8% The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the inflation rate for 2007 was at 2.8 percent, below the target of 4.0-5.0 percent. Cherry Wyle Layaoen, NPPS, loc. 504    more

Today's events   Bloomberg News Interview with Sec. Santos Jan. 11, Friday, 10:30 am, ABS Conference Room. Chit Manalaysay, ODG, loc. 410

DevNews   Aussie govt to double financial assistance to RP Cai U. Ordinario, Business Mirror, p. A2 THE Australian government is looking to double the financial aid it is extending to the Philippines to increase its efforts in assisting local government units (LGUs) in Southern Philippines. National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) officials said the Agency for International Development (Ausaid), which manages the Australian government’s aid program, is aiming to increase its US$60 million worth assistance to around US$120 million. Johann Andal, DIS, loc. 103 more [Weekend DevNews] Roadblocks cleared for MRT7 Darwin G. Amojelar, Manila Times, p. B1 Saturday, January 5, 2008 UNIVERSAL LRT Corp. (ULC) has accepted the four conditions the government set for the implementation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project, paving the way for the award of the contract to the proponent, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Friday. Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director General Augusto B. Santos told reporters that ULC agreed to the final terms for the implementation of the $1.2-billion rail system. “It’s all systems go with respect to preparing the contract,” Santos said, adding that the Departments of Finance and of Transportation and Communications will prepare the contract…. Johann Andal, DIS, loc. 103 more

Regional news   RDC honors Caragan achievers The Caraga Regional Development Council held its 55th Full Council Meeting on December 13, 2007 at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort. The meeting was highlighted by the awarding of plaque of recognition to the Caragan achievers who have brought honor to the region. Fides Joy Caduyac, NRO Caraga more

CDISC   Seminars Offered by the JRF Business Institute, January & February 2008 CDISC FORMS CDISC 1a_Nominee Information Sheet.doc CDISC11A.doc CDISCForm11B.doc

Personnel and Administrative matters   SO 358-2007-Technical Committee on Fees and Charges

Announcements   Announcement CESB ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES Director IV, NEDA Regional Development Office Director IV, Information Technology Coordination Staff Director III, Regional Development Coordination Staff Director III, Director III, Regional Development Office Director III, Infrastructure Staff Director III, Public Investment Staff Director III, Trade, Industry and Utilities Staff (TIUS) Director III, Management Staff Chief Admin.Officer,Supervising Admin. Officer,Senior EDS, NEDA Regional Office XI,Davao City Senior EDS,Economic Developement Analyst,Administrative Officer IV -Social Development Staff Senior EDS,Economic Developement II -Regional Development Coordination Staff (3)Senior EDS, (2)EDS II, Public Investment Staff Fresh Prints 36 Fresh Prints 37

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