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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