By Michael Umaming/NEDA-CAR The National Statistics Coordination Board (NSCB) revealed in a press conference here last July 26, 2012 that Cordillera economy, as measured by the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), has decelerated from 6.3 percent in 2010 to 2.1 percent in 2011. This was explained to be the result of the big slump in… Read more »
Autonomy could succeed in Cordilleras – UP Prof
Written by Dexter See/Baguio Midland Courier An expert on federalism from the University of the Philippines said autonomy has better chances of succeeding in the Cordillera. Dr. Jay Prospero de Vera III, UP vice president for public affairs, said as much, and what the advocates must do is to polish the Organic Act now pending… Read more »
CAR execs firm up link for autonomy
Written By Harley Palangchao/Baguio Midland CourierJuly 22, 2012 The third quest for regional autonomy in the Cordilleras, by some indications, is gaining ground with ranking officials uniting forces and acknowledging the value of grassroots consultations. Compared with the previous bid for autonomy, more government workers,and those from the private sectors, are showing interest in the… Read more »
Support for autonomy overflows on Cordillera Day
Written by Rubyloida Bitog/Sunstar BaguioTuesday, July 17, 2012 LEADERS of the Cordillera provinces assured their collective support on the proposed Autonomy of the region during the 25th Anniversary of CAR last Sunday held at the Convention Center in Baguio City. Abra Representative Eustaquio Bersamin, Abra Board Member Serafin Bonnit Alzate, Apayao Representative Eleanor Begtang, Apayao… Read more »