The Cordillera economy grew by an impressive 12.1 percent in 2017, the fifth year in a row that the region has posted positive growth since 2013. Estimates show that growth was backed by the recovery of the industry and agriculture sectors and the continuing robust growth of the services sector. The industry sector grew… Read more »
The Cordillera RDC Executive Committee, during its 27 March 2018, approved and endorsed the Integrated River Basin Management and Development Master Plan for the Apayao-Abulug River Basin to the DENR for adoption and implementation. The Apayao-Abulug River Basin is one of the 18 major river basins nationwide identified by the River Basin Control Office (RBCO)… Read more »
MANILA – The Cordillera Regional Development Council (RDC-CAR), together with the Cordillera Philippine Information Agency (PIA-CAR) and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), met with Assistant Secretary Ana Marie Rafael-Banaag of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on March 6, 2018 at the Malacañan to explore strategies on advancing the… Read more »
Abra for Autonomy – The westernmost Cordillera province hosted three events that promoted and gained support for regional autonomy. BANGUED, Abra – The province of Abra conducted three major events that reached over 5,000 people from March 21 to 23. From former rebels to young students, support for the pursuit of Cordillera autonomy was manifested.… Read more »
