RDC2 | Region 02

𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐂𝐌𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

In celebration of the Regional Development Council (RDC) Week, the Social Development Committee (SDC) through its Sub-Committee on Migration and Development (SCMD) conducted the 2nd Cagayan Valley Migration and Development Forum on September 25, 2024 at the Pamegafanan Hall, NEDA Regional Office 2, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City.

The one-day forum provided insights on the situation of distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Distressed OFWs are those exposed or victims of either sexual harassment, discrimination, medical degradation, cultural alienation and exploitation, among others. The forum also imparted to OFWs the different programs of government that support and protect their welfare.

NEDA2 Assistant Regional Director Ferdinand P. Tumaliuan welcomed the officials of Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration (OWWA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Resource Persons, and participants who

𝗥𝗗𝗖𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗘-𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆

The Regional Development Council 2 (RDC2), through its Committee on Development Administration and Communication (CODAC), conducted the 1st Regional E-Governance Forum on September 26, 2024 at the Pulsar Hotel and Restaurant, Caggay, Tuguegarao City. The forum is the highlight of this year’s RDC Week celebration, with the theme “𝘚𝘢 𝘌-𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘎𝘰𝘣𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘰, 𝘎𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘱𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘰.”

During his welcome remarks, RDC Vice Chair RD Dionisio C. Ledres, Jr. said that the activity aims to encourage local government units (LGUs), regional line agencies (RLAs), and other government instrumentalities to adopt new technologies to foster digital governance. He said that digitalization is now a fundamental prerequisite to advancing inclusive socioeconomic growth and development.

DICT RD Pinky T. Jimenez shared the government’s priority thrust and current digitalization efforts in the region in her keynote message. “Our regional focus on digital literacy, interoperability between platforms, and promoting innovation

𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗔𝟮 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The NEDA2 Incident Management Team joined the Fire Safety Orientation on September 27, 2024 at the NGN Gran Hotel, Caggay, Tuguegarao City. This activity was jointly organized by NEDA2 and the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) of DOLE as one of the lined-up activities in celebration of the Regional Development Council (RDC) Week.

In his welcome message, RDC2 Secretary and NEDA2 Assistant Regional Director Ferdinand P. Tumaliuan emphasized the importance of holding fire safety drills and trainings to make sure employees are knowledgeable about emergency protocols and are capable of responding quickly to fire incidents.

The activity aims to provide the RDC2 members with fundamental knowledge and skills on fire prevention and control in the workplace. The topics discussed include the general fire safety measures required under the Occupational Safety and Health Standards in the workplace, means of regress, emergency preparedness,

𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Cagayan Valley Regional Development Council (RDC2) conferred special awards to Council members during the 132nd RDC Full Council Meeting on September 25, 2024 at the Go Hotels Plus in Tuguegarao City.

The activity is part of the RDC Week celebration to honor and recognize the significant contributions of members in the operations of the Council. The awards presented include the Masigasig Award and the Tatak Serbisyo Award.

The Masigasig Award is given to members who recorded full attendance in all Council meetings, as well as provided valuable contributions to the meaningful discussion and deliberation of the region’s development concerns. The recipients include Nueva Vizcaya Governor Jose V. Gambito, DSWD Regional Director Lucia S. Alan, and PIA Regional Director Angely M. Lubo-Mercado.

The Tatak Serbisyo Award is given to members who exemplified leadership, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the efficient operation of

𝗥𝗗𝗖𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗗𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

In celebration of the RDC Week, the Cagayan Valley Regional Development Council (RDC) held its 3rd Quarter Meeting today, September 25, 2024, at the Go Hotels Plus in Tuguegarao City. The Council endorsed the following plans, programs, projects, and initiatives:

• Fisheries Management Area 1 Management Framework Plan;

• Regional Population and Development Plan of Action 2023-2028;

• Regional Plan of Action for Children 2024-2028;

• Philippine Development Plan for Culture and the Arts 2024-2029;

• Cagayan Valley Sustainable Development Goals Catch-up Plan;

• Cagayan Valley Regional Statistical Development Program 2023-2029;

• Investment Promotion Program 2.0;

• Initiatives to Support the Revitalization of Bamboo Industry;

• Region’s Tourism Circuits; and

• Two pump irrigation projects in Sta. Maria, Isabela and Enrile, Cagayan.

The Council also gave its support to the following: Commission on Human Rights Charter; House Bill 10023 designating the Isabela