The Special Regional Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals (SRC-SDGs) approved its CY 2022 work program during its second semestral meeting on November 26, 2021 via video conference. Building on the accomplishments of the committee in 2021, the activities in 2022 include the following: (a) review of FY 2023 agency budget proposals to ensure that continue reading : Bicol Committee on the SDGs gears up for CY 2022
The Bicol Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) conducted a one-day webinar on Theory of Change (TOC) for members of the RPMC, local project monitoring committees (LPMCs) at the municipal, city, and provincial levels, and private sector representatives of the Regional Development Council. The webinar was held on November 23, 2021 with a total of 82 continue reading : Bicol RPMC conducts Theory of Change Webinar
The Bicol Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC), during its fourth quarter meeting last October 29, adopted the monitoring plan for the Support to the Barangay Development Program (SBDP). As part of the umbrella program to operationalize Executive Order No. 70, Series of 2018 institutionalizing a whole-of-nation approach to address the root causes of insurgency and continue reading : Bicol RPMC adopts monitoring plan for Barangay Development Program
The NEDA Region 5 held the blessing of its newly renovated office building last October 19, 2021 at Arimbay, Legazpi City. The blessing was officiated by Bishop Joel Z. Baylon, D.D. of the Diocese of Legazpi. RDC Chair Noel Rosal, representatives from DPWH Region 5, building contractors, and other guests graced the celebration. The Construction/Renovation continue reading : NEDA 5 celebrates the blessing of its newly renovated 42 year-old office building
In preparation toward full devolution in FY 2024, the Bicol RDC conducted an annual briefing on investment programming and budgeting to stimulate the transition to full devolution and engage the stakeholders on better resource allocation. The activity was conducted on October 21, 2021 via videoconference with participation by about 185 representatives of regional line agencies continue reading : Bicol RDC stimulates better resource allocation toward full devolution
“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into actions. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” — Helen Dyer This is the value that NEDA Region 5 imparted to the local planners present during the webinar on Public Sector Volunteerism: Bicol in Focus (PSV-Bicol) continue reading : Public Sector Volunteerism: Walking an extra mile to serve and make a difference
For the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC), the past two years have been rough and tough due to the impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Bicol’s economy. To encourage collaborative and innovative actions in dealing with the challenges brought about by the pandemic, the Bicol RDC celebrated the 2021 RDC Week focusing on the continue reading : Bicol RDC Urges Collaboration and Innovation towards Socioeconomic Recovery
The Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC), during its third quarter virtual meeting on September 3, enjoined local government units (LGUs) in the region to facilitate the implementation of energy projects in their respective areas. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11234 or the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act, the DOE-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2020-01 or continue reading : Bicol RDC supports the LGU Energy Code and the conduct of power summit
Dir. Agnes E. Tolentino of NEDA Region 5 presented the economic plans and programs of the Bicol Region in the next five years during the meeting of the Special Committee on Bicol Recovery and Economic Development (SCBRED) on August 10, 2021 via virtual platform. In said meeting, the members of the House of Representatives for continue reading : NEDA Bicol briefs SCBRED on the region’s economic directions
NEDA 5 launched its Workplace Lactation Support Program on July 26, 2021 in celebration of the 47th Nutrition Month pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 491 of 1974. The program was conducted at the RDC Hall of the NEDA 5 Regional Office in Arimbay, Legazpi City with employees on work-from-home arrangement participating through virtual platform. continue reading : NEDA launches the Workplace Lactation Support Program
