The newly-formed Regional Development Council (RDC) Ad Hoc Committee on K to 12 chaired by Dir. Diosdado M. San Antonio of the  DepEd Region IV-A, together with Vice-Chair Dir. Luis G. Banua of the  NEDA Regional Office (NRO) IV-A, conducted its organizational meeting on  August 18 at the National Educators Academy of the Philippines, Malvar, continue reading : Calabarzon RDC checks K to 12 implementation readiness

The economy of Western Visayas grew by  4.9 percent in 2014, higher than the 3.4 percent growth rate registered in 2013.  The growth of the regional economy is measured by the Gross Regional Development Product or GRDP. The Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA), which generated the said statistics, reported that in 2014 the services sector sustained continue reading : Western Visayas economy accelerates as all sectors expand

The Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) IX conducted the Orientation on the Formulation  of Zampen’s Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) on July 31 at the Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City. The event was the result of its meeting held last July 16. This is the first of the series of activities to be undertaken in continue reading : RLUC IX conducts orientation on the formulation of ZamPen’s RSDF

The  last leg of the Updated Davao Regional Development Plan, 2014-2016 Roadshow, conducted  by the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders for Plan implementation, was successfully conducted at Lane’s Kita-anan, Mati City, Davao Oriental on July 23 in partnership with the provincial government of Davao Oriental.  The Local Chief Executive of continue reading : RDC XI conducts Plan roadshow in Davao Oriental

Regional Director Luis G. Banua  led the NEDA Regionnal Office (NRO)  IV-A family in the 2015 nutrition month-long celebration themed “Timbang Iwasto, sa Tamang Nutrisyon at Ehersisyo.!” The observance of nutrition month commenced during the Flag Ceremony on July 6   with the discussion of activities and ended with the launching of Biggest Loser Challenge on continue reading : NEDA IV-A celebrates 2015 Nutrition Month

A team of consultants from  the Asian Development Bank (ADB)  presented the  highlights of their interim report on ‘Improving National Roads for Inclusive Growth in Mindanao Project’ during the special meeting of Infrastructure Development Committee IX held in Pagadian City on July 21. The team was led by Highway Engineer Kiyoshi Dachiku of PADECO Co., continue reading : ADB presents road study for ZamPen

The Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) IX  convened on July 16  at Marcian Garden Hotel, Zamboanga City, as it gears up for the preparation of the Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), 2015-2045. With inputs from regional line agencies, local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders, the RLUC IX Secretariat presented the Draft Analysis of the continue reading : RLUC IX meets for preparation of RSDF for 2015-2045

The Regional Development Council (RDC) VIII-Executive Committee (ExCom) endorsed seven  major infrastructure projects during its meeting held on July 23   at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Multipurpose Hall. The projects endorsed were the following: (a) project on Storm Surge Protection: Road Heightening and Tide Embankment for Tacloban-Palo-Tanauan, Leyte; (b) Construction/Improvement/Rehabilitation of Hilongos-Mahaplag continue reading : RDC VIII-ExCom endorses 7 major infrastructure projects

To sustain the growth momentum and inclusive growth of the province, the first Aklan Investment Forum was held last July 17  at the Grande Royale Restorante, Kalibo, Aklan. It was  attended by 128 senior policy makers, decision-makers and planners from  key government agencies and local government units, as well as prominent industry experts, investors and continue reading : PhP20-B worth of investments committed for Aklan in the next 3 Years

As a tribute to the 150th birth year of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Center for Gifted Education (PCGE) in partnership with the Regional Development Council (RDC)  of Western Visayas and the NEDA Regional Office (NRO) VI launched the nationwide search for “Mga Bagong Rizal: Pag-asa ng Bayan 2015”. The project is intended to honor continue reading : PCGE launches search for Rizal model youth

The Regional Development Council (RDC) Subcommittee on Gender and Development (SCGAD) conducted the 5th Calabarzon Regional gender and development (GAD) Convention recently at the Splash Oasis Resort in Los Baños, Laguna. The Convention was organized by the RDC in partnership with the League of Population Officers and Workers of the Philippines Laguna Chapter and the Laguna continue reading : 5th Calabarzon GAD Convention tackles gender mainstreaming in the context of ASEAN Integration

The Regional Development Council (RDC) awarded achievers from Calabarzon during its 2nd Quarter Full Council Meeting at the Department of Agriculture- STIARC, Marauoy, Lipa City, Batangas last June  11. The Council regularly awards individuals and institutions for their exemplary performance and/or achievement that bring honor and pride to the region. The RDC recognized El Gamma continue reading : RDC Awards Calabarzon’s achievers

The Regional Development Council (RDC) conducted its 2nd Quarter Full Council Meeting on June 11 at the Department of Agriculture (DA)-STIARC, Marauoy, Lipa City. Around  30 resolutions were  passed during the meeting and among these are  the following:  (a) guidelines for the Regional Search for Outstanding Gender and Development Implementer; (b) DILG endorsement of Migration continue reading : RDC conducts 2Q Full Council Meeting

NEDA Regional Office (NRO) X Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr., was guest at the Talakayan sa PIA on July 1, to start up the observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) with the theme: “Pamilya at Pamayanang Handa, Katuwang sa Pag-unlad ng Bansa.” Regional Director Dacanay is Vice-Chairperson of the Regional Disaster Risk Reducation continue reading : NRO X joins Talakayan sa PIA

The Development Administration Committee (DevAdCom) of Regional Development Council (RDC) IX conducted its 2nd quarter meeting on  June 9  at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City.  The meeting was chaired by  Director Paisal O.  Abutazil  of the  Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) IX. During the meeting, the committee endorsed to RDC IX, Resolution No. continue reading : DevAdCom IX backs measures to lower income taxes