True enough, our earnest prayers were heard. The region’s economic landscape showed a big leap from a very disheartening setback to an impressive performance in 2021. This was due to the relentless efforts of the Ilocanos and Pangasinenses who remained steadfast despite the uncertainties. To our friends from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Asst. National Statistician continue reading : Statement on the 2021 Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) to be delivered by ARD Irenea B. Ubungen, on behalf of NEDA Regional Director Nestor G. Rillon

The Regional Development Council-1 (RDC-1) – Private Sector Representatives (PSRs) hosted this year’s conduct of the online 13th RDC-PSR National Convention with the theme: “Panagkaykaysa: Strengthening Unity, Harnessing Cooperation, and Sharing Responsibility towards National Recovery”. The two-day activity, held last April 28 – 29, aim to encourage collaboration and cooperation among PSRs to sustain their continue reading : Panagkaykaysa: A Call on the 13th RDC-PSR National Convention

The economic performance of the Ilocos Region as measured by its Gross Regional Development Performance (GRDP) grew by 4.6 percent in 2021. This was highlighted in the  2021 Report on the Economic Performance of the Ilocos Region News Conference coordinated by the  Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) Regional Office (RO) 1 in collaboration with the National continue reading : GRDP grows by 4.6 percent in 2021: Region 1 eyes better economy in the coming years

The Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Lower Amburayan Development Corridor (LADC) Committee convened in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur and via Zoom on April 20, 2022. This TWG is tasked to strategize on how to ensure a decent home for every indigenous people (IP) in the said area under the Housing Assistance for Indigenous Peoples (HAPIP) continue reading : LADC TWG Convenes: Decent Homes for IPs Pursued

The National Economic and Development Authority – Regional Office 1 (NEDA RO1) successfully passed its ISO 9001:2015 virtual Surveillance Audit on April 6, 2022. As a result, SOCOTEC Certification Philippines maintains the certification of the Quality Management System (QMS) of NEDA RO1 with scope covering Development Planning, Investment Programming and Budgeting, and Monitoring and Evaluation. continue reading : NEDA RO1 Maintains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

With the goal of institutionalizing the culture of collaboration and synchronization for sustainable and inclusive peace, the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict 1 (RTF-ELCAC 1) gathered for the 2nd Phase Summing-Up Activity at Ynad’s Place Hotel and Resort, San Fernando City, La Union and virtually on April 8, 2022. The activity continue reading : RTF-ELCAC 1 strives to institutionalize the culture of collaboration, and synchronization for sustainable and inclusive peace

The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC 1) formally launched the Project Development Assistance Center (PDAC) on March 30, 2022 after its approval by virtue of RDC 1 Resolution No. 7, s. 2022.  This is in view of the need to strengthen medium-term planning, investment programming, project approval, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation to balance the continue reading : RDC 1 strengthens project development and fund sourcing through the Project Development Assistance Center (PDAC) reactivation

Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua and Undersecretary for Regional Development Mercedita A. Sombilla headed north for an official visit to Region 1 last February 21 – 22, 2022. During their meeting with the staff of NEDA Regional Office (RO) 1 on February 21, Secretary Chua commended the efforts of NEDA RO1 as the agency has continue reading : NEDA chief heads up North, commends efforts of NEDA RO1 staff