RDC 8 continuous to chart the development of Eastern Visayas

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
May 16, 2006

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte  –   With the end in view of continuing to chart the development of Eastern Visayas, the Regional Development Council 8 will meet on May 18 at the Biliran Garden Resort in Naval, Biliran.

Southern Leyte Governor Rosette Lerias, the chairperson of RDC 8 announced that aside from tackling the matters arising from the previous meeting, the Council will also discuss new issues like the presentation of the Regional Progress Report on the Millennium Development Goals by Governor Roger Espina who is the chair of the Social Development Committee.

For the Economic Development Committee, its chair, Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla will discuss the Second Agrarian Reform Community Project and the action plan on the eradication of abaca viral diseases in the provinces of Leyte and Southern Leyte.

Calbayog City Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento will present the Participatory Irrigation Project proposal and the proposed construction of a RORO port at Triana, Limasawa, Southern Leyte while a representative of the Department of Energy will present the Philippine Energy Plan.

A representative of DOST-PCARRD will talk about the Techno Gabay Program and the K-Agrinet Project of the agency.

Governor Lerias said that aside from the meeting, the members of the Council are also invited to stay overnight at the Biliran Garden Resort in Naval if they decide to join the “Biliran Eco-Tour” on May 19.

This will be a two in one trip, Governor Lerias said. The members will be able to discuss the development issues of the Region and they will also have the chance to help promote local tourism.

The overnight stay and the eco-tour, however, is optional, Governor Lerias clarified. It will be the decision of the member whether to stay or go home right after the meeting, she concluded.