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Evan Michael S. Clerigo (Davao Today) John Bengan, executive council member of the NCCA’s National Committee on Literary Arts said they currently have six programs conforming to the agenda of the administration. Among these programs are (1) Regional and National Writing Workshops, which trains young writers to write in regional languages; (2) Module Design for Literature Teachers ...

Mike Banos (Kagay-an) (Cagayan de Oro 25 July 2017) Last October 16, 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Executive Order No. 5, series of 2016 (EO 5) approving and adopting the national long-term vision or AmBisyon Natin 2014 as a guide for development planning. AmBisyon Natin 2040 is articulated this “By 2040, the Philippines is a prosperous middleclass ...

The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022 Roadshow Caravan went to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and successfully promoted the PDP and RDP in Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao, Mountain Province and Baguio City from July 8 to 14. The Roadshow followed the route of the ...

Florangel Rosario Braid (Manila Bulletin) In announcing completion of the Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022), NEDA Secretary Ernesto Pernia noted its two important attributes – “malasakit” and “pagbabago.” We can understand the choices of these two values and the first especially, because this aspiration has always been in the consciousness of both our leaders and the citizens. ...

The National Economic and Development Authority said that the Northern Mindanao Development Plan will help accelerate growth in Region 10, following its recent launch in Cagayan de Oro City. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said that the Plan will help the region realize its vision to become the industrial and trade hub in Southern Philippines. “The Northern ...