NEDA Central Luzon in partnership with Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) conducted the 2020 Economic and Financial Literacy Week (EFLW) virtual forum on 11 November 2020. This year’s theme: “E-konomiya: Maingat na Pag-angat. Digital Economy for Safer and Faster Recovery” underscores the importance of digitalization in enabling economic activities and business continuity, facilitating health safety continue reading : NEDA Central Luzon holds Economic and Financial Literacy Week virtual forum

The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) collaborated with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and successfully conducted “A Culture that Heals: NCCA-RDC III Webinar on Filipino Values and Culture in the Time of Pandemic” last 29 October 2020 via videoconferencing. NCCA Executive Director Al Ryan Alejandre and RDC III Chairperson continue reading : NCCA and RDC III conduct webinar on Filipino values and culture

The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) – Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Special Committee convened its organizational meeting on 21 October 2020.  Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process for Operations (0PAPP) who serves as Chairperson of the committee, opened the meeting via a recorded message delivered continue reading : Central Luzon Regional Development Council – Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Special Committee Convenes Its Organizational Meeting

NEDA 3 and the Joint Venture (JV) of Test Consultants, Inc. (TCI) and CPRM Consultants, Inc. (CPRMCI) held the two-day Webinar on Project Appraisal for Infrastructure Projects on 08-09 October 2020 via video conferencing. The capacity-building activity was the last of the three-part webinar series under the ongoing Formulation of a Master Plan for Sustainable continue reading : NEDA 3, Joint Venture of TCI and CPRMCI Conducts Project Appraisal for Infrastructure Projects Webinar

“Economic outlook for Central Luzon for the rest of the year is generally positive,” RDC III Chairman Garcia says. The 16th Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC) III conducted its fourth regular full council meeting on 02 October 2020 via video conferencing. The Council approved a total of 14 resolutions including the Creation of the continue reading : Central Luzon Regional Development Council (CL-RDC) convenes its Fourth Full Council Meeting through online videoconferencing

The National Economic and Development Authority 3 (NEDA 3) and the Certeza Infosys Corporation (CIC) held the kick off meeting for the Impact Evaluation (IE) of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) Project through virtual teleconferencing on 10 August 2020.  An IE is a step to validate the attained outcomes identified in the ex-post evaluation earlier conducted continue reading : Successful kick-off meeting held for the Impact Evaluation of SCTEX Project

The NEDA Region 3, together with the regional line agency members of the Regional Nutrition Council (RNC) 3 provided technical assistance during the 1st  and 2nd batches of Online Training on the Integration of Nutrition in Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plans (PDPFPs), Comprehensive Development Plans (CDPs) and Annual Investment Programs (AIPs).  It was conducted by the continue reading : NEDA3 participates in the provision of technical assistance in integrating nutrition in LGU plans

NEDA 3 and Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. (OIDCI) conducted a two-day webinar on enhancing capacities for sustainable and competitive tourism in Central Luzon on 17 -18 August 2020.  This is part of the on-going research project in the region titled Tourism Agglomeration in Central Luzon: Characterization and Assessment of Impact on Local Development.  The continue reading : NEDA 3 and OIDCI hold webinar on enhancing capacities for sustainable and competitive tourism in Central Luzon

The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) in collaboration with Multisys Technologies Corporation (MTC), held an online orientation on 21 May 2020, on the use of StaySafe.ph—a website and a mobile device application for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) tracking, health-condition reporting, and social distancing system.  MTC developed the Staysafe website and mobile device application. continue reading : RDC III conducts orientation on StaySafe.Ph website, application

The 16th Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) held its reconstitution meeting on 30 August 2019 at the NEDA Regional Office 3, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga in compliance with Executive Order  (EO) 325 which provides that the RDCs reorganize every three years consistent with the terms of office of elected local officials. continue reading : Central Luzon RDC holds its reconstitution meeting, selects nominees for Chairperson and Co-chairperson

Volunteerism, as embodied in the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan, is a cross-cutting strategy in delivering basic social services and promoting human development. The Regional Development Council (RDC) III initiated the conduct of regional forum on volunteerism on 15 August 2019 at the NEDA Regional Office 3 to have a better understanding of the status continue reading : Central Luzon RDC spearheads Forum on Volunteerism, conducts election of PSRs for 2019-2022

In line with the midterm updating of the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan (CLRDP) 2017-2022, NEDA 3 led by RD Leon M. Dacanay Jr. initiated a one-day technical session with representatives from Provincial/Highly-Urbanized City Planning and Development Offices on 4 July 2019 at NEDA Regional Office 3, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The session aims continue reading : NEDA 3 Conducts Technical Session with LGUs on the Formulation of the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 Midterm Update

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) engaged members of the Regional Planning Committee on Culture in the conduct of a planning workshop on 13 August 2019 to integrate cultural sensitivity and awareness in the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan (CLRDP) 2017-2022 Midterm Update. NCCA and NEDA 3 aims to ensure that CLRDP continue reading : NCCA Conducts Planning Workshop on Integrating Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness in the Central Luzon RDP 2017-2022 Midterm Update

The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC) and Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) held a joint meeting on 12 July 2019, formally convening for the first time as the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict of Region III (RTF-ELCAC III).  Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Carlito continue reading : CENTRAL LUZON RTF-ELCAC HOLDS FIRST MEETING