Resolutions from the 76th Regional Development Council XII Meeting December 7, 2021
It is now another new year. It is a time for a renewal of hope and energy as the region pushes forward with its development plans. The RDC, as the highest policy-making body in the region, passed 36 resolutions to boost the region’s growth further. Here are three of these: 1. RDC XII Resolution No. 16, s. of 2022 Enjoining Local Government Units to Comply with the Philippine Registry for Persons with Disabilities of the Department of Health The registration of the PWDs would enable the Department of Health to know the number of PWDs in the region and determine the appropriate interventions needed according to the type of disability. 2. RDC XII Resolution No. 34, s. of 2022 Requesting the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) XII to provide Community-Based Skills Training for the Maintenance of Solar Panels Through the TESDA Alay ay Liwanag at Asenso (TALA) Project for All Earthquake-Affected Families in Cotabato Province The National Housing Authority XII constructed 1,700 and 125 permanent housing units intended for earthquake-affected families in Kidapawan City and the Municipality of Magpet, respectively. The target beneficiaries for these projects are the indigenous peoples (IP) families belonging to Manobo, Obo, and other tribes. To empower the said communities and to provide future sources of livelihood and employment opportunities, TESDA XII was requested to train them on photovoltaic and solar lighting systems installation and maintenance. They can use the training for the maintenance of the solar lighting system provided by the NHA project. 3. RDC XII Resolution No. 35, s. of 2022 Requesting the National Housing Authority (NHA) XII to Include the Provision of Solar Panels as a Regular Component of All Its Housing Projects In relation to the previous resolution, the Council finds the installation of solar lighting system in off-grid living areas more advantageous and economical to the local communities. It is also consistent with and supportive of the thrust and priorities of the Philippine Energy Plan 20122030. Hence, the Council requested NHA XII to include the provision of solar panels as a component of all its housing projects. For the complete list of resolutions passed during the 76th RDC XII Meeting held on March 23, 2022, via videoconference, just scan the code on the left side or click here.
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