Thursday, November 8, 2012

DILG-12 releases P24-M grant to PAMANA recipients in North Cotabato

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 8): DILG-12 releases P24-M grant to PAMANA recipients in North Cotabato

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Region 12 has released an initial P24 million for the implementation of peace and development projects in North Cotabato province. Buagas Sulaik, DILG Region 12 director, said the funds comprise the first tranche of the approved grant for 12 local government units (LGUs) in North Cotabato under the DILG-Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan or PAMANA fund. “The amount will be used to subsidize programs and projects that are identified by LGUs, which will eventually address the peace and development needs and challenges, particularly of the vulnerable sectors in their respective areas,” he said in s statement.... The official said the PAMANA program was conceived as a framework for intervention in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas in Mindanao to complement the government’s peace efforts. He said the program, which was set for a five-year period or from 2011-2016, aims to “contribute to lasting peace by reducing poverty and vulnerability in conflict-affected areas, improving governance and empowering communities and strengthen their capacities to promotesocial cohesion.”....

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=469587

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