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

The Regional Development Council – Region 1 (RDC-1) directed its Development Communication Support Committee (DevCom SuCom) to coordinate the implementation of the communication plan (ComPlan) of the enhanced Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022. The Council issued Resolution No. 88, s. 2020, during its 4th quarter meeting last November 25, 2020 to approve the ComPlan and continue reading : RDC-1 directs DevCom committee to coordinate implementation of RDP’s communication plan

The National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office 1 (NEDA RO1) facilitated the conduct of the Online Training on Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) cum Investment Forum on 19-20 November 2020. This two-day training was participated by the representatives from the different Regional Line Agencies (RLAs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Provincial Local continue reading : NEDA RO1 Facilitates Online HGDG Training cum Investment Forum

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region I culminated the observance of the Economic and Financial Literacy Week (EFLW) 2020 through a webinar conducted on November 26, 2020. Anchored on this year’s EFLW theme, “E-Konomiya: Maingat na Pag-angat”, the webinar highlighted how digitalization can be instrumental in helping people safely recover from the present crisis continue reading : Region I EFLW webinar highlights role of digitalization in safer and faster economic recovery