The National Economic and Development Authority – Regional Office 1 (NEDA RO1) conducted an orientation on the 7S of Good Housekeeping on April 21, 2021 via Zoom.  The activity aimed to sustain the productivity of employees and ensure their safety during the current pandemic and beyond to the new normal.  The activity is part of continue reading : NEDA RO1 orients staff on effective implementation of 7S amid pandemic

“Let us work together to bounce back from the crisis and build a better future for our country” words of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua in his opening message that stirred stakeholders’ commitment to promote and support the Updated Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022. NEDA’s Development Information Staff (DIS) continue reading : Stakeholders pledge support to updated PDP, RDP and Ambisyon 2040

The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC-1) Private Sector Representatives (PSRs) held their 1st Quarter Meeting last March 29, 2021 via Zoom.  During the meeting, Engr. Larry Cabatic, PSR for Governance and RDC-1 Co-Chairperson, presented the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2021-012 dated January 28, 2021 which provides for the continue reading : RDC-1 PSRs Support Establishment of CSO Desks, Institutionalization of People’s Councils

The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC-1) endorsed various Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) relevant to the socio-economic development in Region 1 during its 1st Full Council Regular Meeting CY 2021 on February 24, 2021 via Zoom.   The Council endorsed around 126.5 Billion Pesos FY 2022 budget proposals of line agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, and continue reading : RDC-1 Endorse PPAs for Socio-Economic Development in Region 1

The Regional Development Council – 1, through the RDC-Unit of the National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office 1 facilitated the conduct of the NEDA-1 Secretariat’s Orientation on February 5 and 17, 2020 via Zoom. The NEDA 1 technical staff, who serve as the RDC-1 secretariats, participated in the two-day orientation which aimed to enhance continue reading : RDC-1 Capacitates its Secretariat on Policy Process and Management of Meeting

The region, through the Search for Outstanding COVID-19 Volunteers (SOCV) – Regional Search Committee 1 (SOCV-RSC 1), spearheaded the SOCV in response to the call for nominations of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). The Search is a tribute to the COVID-19 volunteers in lieu of the annual Search for Outstanding Volunteers. The continue reading : Region 1 Recognize Outstanding COVID-19 Volunteers

The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC-1) approved the Action Plan for the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program during its 3rd Full Council Meeting on November 25, 2020.  The BP2 Acton Plan includes the assessment of the region’s economic, social services, and infrastructure situation in relation to the anticipated influx of individuals from the metropolis. continue reading : Region 1 Balik Probinsya Action Plan to Aid Balanced Regional Development

The Joint Regional Development Council-Regional Peace and Order Council (RDC-RPOC) 1 endorsed the proposed Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for 17 focus barangays during its 4th Quarter 2020 virtual meeting on December 22, 2020. The identification of focus barangays was conducted through the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) led by the Philippine Army.  Community consultations continue reading : Joint RDC-RPOC 1 Endorses Programs and Projects for 17 Focus Barangays

The Regional Research Development and Innovation Committee 1 (RRDIC 1) of the Regional Development Council 1 (RDC 1) in partnership with the National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office 1 (NEDA RO1) tapped the expertise of Dr. Sheila V. Siar, the Director for Research Information of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) for a continue reading : RRDIC 1 and NEDA RO1 tap PIDS to train RDC secretariat and researchers write effective policy briefs

The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC 1) through the Regional Geographic Information Network (RGIN) conducted a virtual training on Basic Geographic Information System (GIS) using Quantum GIS (QGIS) on December 7 and 11, 2020. The training aimed to address the capacity gaps of local planners and GIS focals on spatial data analysis and data digitization continue reading : RGIN capacitates local planners and GIS focals on Basic GIS