NEDA VIII launches the project DRR/CCA in Local Development Planning and Decision-making Processes

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office VIII, in partnership with the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) and the Australian Agency (AusAid) for International Development, launched the project “Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA) in Local Development Planning and Decision-making Processes on December 2, 2009 at the Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.

The launching aims to generate awareness on Disaster Risk Reduction and…     Readmore

PEP in Region VIII Plants Seeds for Convergence

With the year 2009 coming to an end, a total of four (4) of the 14 Productivity Enhance Projects (PEP) implemented in Region VIII were completed. This was reported during the PEP projects review held last December 14 and 15, 2009 at the Kuting Reef Resort, Southern Leyte.

Among the completed projects were: “Baybay Delights:…     Readmore

NROs and Local Planners Meet to Improve Draft Provincial Plans

In her message, OIC-DDG Bacani highlighted the important role of the local planners in sustaining the PLPEM process and encouraged them to advocate the PDPFP to the incumbent and incoming local chief executives, including the approval of the PDPFPs by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

Around seventy (70) participants from eight (8) NEDA Regional Offices (NROs) and fifteen (15) pilot provinces attended the workshop. The workshop is part of the NEDA-ADB Technical assistance on Strengthening Provincial/Local Planning…     Readmore

NEDA Region VIII conducts PLPEM training to four provinces in Region VIII

As part of its effort of providing technical assistance to local governments in development planning and project development, NEDA Region VIII conducted a three day seminar on the Provicial/Local Planning and Expenditure Management (PLPEM).

NEDA with the assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) formulated the Guidelines on PLPEM or Provincial/Local Planning and Expenditure Management.  These guidelines were formulated to help the provinces plan effectively; identify, prepare…     Readmore

Socio-Economic Secretary Ralph Recto meets PEP Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of the Productivity Enhancement Project (PEP) from the various provinces of Eastern Visayas met face-to-face last July 8, 2009 with NEDA Director General Ralph Recto as he visited NEDA Regional Office VIII. The PEP proponents had put on display at the lobby of the NEDA building their respective PEP products.
   
Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, President of the Visayas State University, showed to Sec. Recto their export-quality Vacuum Fried Jackfruit and their White Cheese from Caramilk.…     Readmore

Sec. Recto meets NRO 8 staff

  The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director-General and Socio-Economic Planning Secretary, Ralph G. Recto, visited NEDA Region VIII (NRO VIII) in Palo, Leyte on July 8, 2009, and met with the staff as part of his scheduled visits to NEDA regional offices in the country. Upon arrival at the NEDA building, the NRO VIII staff gathered in the front steps and formally received the much-awaited visitor, each finding a chance to shake hands with Sec. Recto followed with…     Readmore

Secretary Rafael Recto graced the launching of NEDA Region VIII Solid Waste Management Programme

The NEDA Regional Office VIII formally launched its Solid Waste Management Programme last July 8, 2009 at the NEDA Regional Office VIII. The launching kicks off the operationalization of the Materials Recovery Area (MRA), a facility where the office’s waste/garbage will be appropriately sorted/segregated and disposed of.

This is NEDA’s way of supporting Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 which stipulates that “it is the policy of the state to adopt…     Readmore

DG Recto expresses appreciation of EVISNet and NRO VIII’s IT initiatives

Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning and Director General Ralph Recto expressed his recognition and appreciation of the efforts of NRO VIII in developing its IT capabilities and that of EVISNet’s current initiatives. DG Recto made this statement during his visit to NEDA Region VIII in Candahug, Palo, Leyte on July 8, 2009.

Sec. Recto visited the EVISNet project office and received a briefing from NEDA Regional Director Buenaventura C, Go-Soco, Jr. on EVISNet’s objective, equipment and accomplishments. Readmore

Development Administration Committee brings RDC to Eastern Samar

In recognition of the LGUs’ crucial role in regional development, the Development Administration Committee (DAC), a sectoral committee of  RDC VIII and the Provincial Development Council (PDC) of Eastern Samar conducted a joint meeting on May 26 at the Eastern Samar Provincial Capitol, Borongan, Eastern Samar.

This year, DAC Region VIII aims for a greater involvement of the local government units in its development activities by strengthening the integration of local and national planning and enhancing decision…     Readmore

RDCom conducts ONE Visayas Climate Change Summit

            To address the impending damaging effects of climate change, the Regional Development Committee (RDCom), composed of the Regional Development Councils VI, VII, and VIII conducted a 2-day ONE Visayas Climate Change Summit on May 11 to 12, 2009. The Summit was participated in by the academe, Regional Development Council (RDC) members, governors, congresspersons, mayors, civil society, private sector representatives totaling 577 registered participants.
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