 PAMANA or 'Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan' projects set for implementation in Cordillera. The National Government represented by OPAPP Secretary Teresita 'Ding' Deles, DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Edwin Lacierda, NCIP Chair Zenaida Brigida Pawid and AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Miguel Jose Rodriguez, spearheaded the downloading of PAMANA projects fund that would benefit 57 barangays, 23 municipalities in the six provinces in Cordillera. The government earmarked an initial fund of P207M out of the P264M fund stipulated in their MOA with the CBA-CPLA. Secretary Robredo having a light moment during his message at the ceremonial launching of PAMANA here at the Pines View Hotel last Saturday, December 17. (Photo by Lito Dar) |