RDC2 | Region 02

𝗥𝗗𝗖𝟮-𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

The Regional Geographic Information Network (RGIN) convened its regular business meeting today, December 10, 2024, via Zoom.

Several Network members presented plans and updates on their respective Geographic Information System (GIS) centers, namely, the PLGU of Batanes, PLGU of Isabela, Cauayan City LGU, Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), and Batanes State College (BSC).

The members also discussed the RGIN Geoportal as a tool for data sharing among the members. The issues and challenges encountered, as well as recommendations to improve data sharing were tackled.

“Hopefully, we will be able to strengthen areas of collaboration, address challenges and issues, and maximize the use of the RGIN Geoportal,” NEDA2 OIC-Assistant Regional Director Gina Dayag said.

The RGIN Geoportal is the region’s initiative designed to simplify access to geospatial information

𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟯𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Cagayan Valley Regional Development Council (RDC2) successfully conducted its 133rd Full Council Meeting on December 5, 2024 at the Hotel Andrea in Cauayan City, Isabela.

During the meeting, several plans were adopted such as the Luzon Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) 2025-2055, the updated Cagayan Valley Regional Development Investment Program (CVRDIP) 2023-2028, and the Social Protection (SP) Plan 2023-2028, among others. The LSDF, one of the country’s three Area Spatial Development Frameworks, will be the basis for optimizing resources in Luzon regions towards enhancing interregional complementation. The updated RDIP will be the reference for the preparation and deliberation of agency budget proposals for FY 2026. The SP Plan will rationalize social protection systems in the region.

Other matters discussed were the endorsement of the Abuan River Irrigation Project (ARIP), the proposed change in cost of the Tumauini River Multipurpose Project (TRMP), the

𝐑𝐃𝐂𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜

The Cagayan Valley Regional Development Council held an Executive Training on Powerful Presentations and Strategic Communication for the Council members at the Hotel Andrea in Cauayan City, Isabela on December 4, 2024.

In his opening remarks, RDC2 Vice Chair NEDA2 Regional Director (RD) Dionisio C. Ledres, Jr. highlighted the need to formulate and integrate communication strategies in various government processes to address public concerns.

“To be understood is to be able to communicate well. There are areas in communication that we can improve ourselves. We also need to make participatory spaces for the people, which requires powerful communication and good relations”, RD Ledres Jr. said, in relation to bettering public platforms.

Dr. Jan Justin Rodriguez, Campus Program Coordinator of the AB Mass Communication and BS Development Communication of the Cagayan State University (CSU), in his lecture on strategic communication, highlighted the need

𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝟐 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

The National Economic and Development Authority Regional Office 2 (NEDA2) participated in the culminating activity of the 2024 National Children’s Month celebration with the theme: “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines” on November 28, 2024 in Tuguegarao City. This year’s celebration focused on advocating the call to end all forms of violence against children.

During the event, the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC2) recognized the efforts of NEDA2 Regional Director Dionisio C. Ledres, Jr. for his unwavering support for the advancement of the welfare of children in the region. NEDA2 played a key role in the adoption of the Regional Plan of Action for Children (RPAC) 2024-2028 by Regional Line Agencies (RLAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) through Regional Development Council (RDC2) Resolution No. 02-64, s. 2024. This signifies the region’s commitment to

𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐎𝐕 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

Three regional nominees endorsed by the Regional Search Committee – Search for Outstanding Volunteers (RSC-SOV) emerged as winners in the 2024 National Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV), besting 50 national finalists to make it to the eight awardees from all over the country. The three national winners from Region 2 are: Ms. Maria Rodell Herrera of I-SAVED for Non-Profit Organization category; Mr. Francis D. Nitura of FDN Integrated Farm for Corporate Organization category; and Mr. Fernando Fajardo for Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Awardee (VLAA) individual category. They will be recognized by the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) in the SOV awarding ceremony on December 12, 2024 in Manila.

The I-SAVED (Saving the Vulnerable, Education, & Their Dreams) program, also known as Sagip-Bata Para Sa Edukasyon, is a non-profit organization operating in the provinces of Cagayan and Kalinga since 2016. As a