AROUND 600 participants from Western Visayas are expected to attend the Iloilo City stop of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 road show today, including representatives from nongovernment organizations, cultural scene, and the academe. Among the invited resource speakers are Harriet Ong Bengzon of Pueblo de Panay on increasing access to economic opportunities; Atty. Irene Mae Alcobilla, vice-president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Antique Chapter on reaching the full potential of the demographic dividend; and Jose Mari Oquiñena of Gawad Kalinga, who will discuss the promotion of culture and values. The PDP 2017-2022 is the administration’s first medium-term plan anchored on its 0-10 point socioeconomic agenda and geared towards the long-term AmBisyon Natin 2040 vision. NEDA Assistant Secretary Mercedita A. Sombilla will discuss the highlights of the PDP. — Louine Hope U. Conserva

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