Gov. Sol Matugas led recently the 2nd Provincial Development Council (PDC) meeting to update the members of the latest developments in the various programs and projects and programs in the province.

Among the topics discussed are the revised Provincial Road Network Development Plan (PRNDP) CY 2011-2014, Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, plans and programs of the National Housing Authority, Mindanao Rural Development Program, updates on the presentation schedule of market values of lands and Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS).

The PDC, which is the highest policy-making body of the province, is chaired by Matugas.

The PDC also discussed the worsening drug problem and electric power shortage in the province. The body agreed to invite the people from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-13) and National Power Corporation to discuss the two priority matters in the next PDC meeting.

In attendance were the regular members of the council like the municipal mayors, national agencies, provincial offices and non-government organizations, it was learned. (Art Cruje, Prov’l Planning & Dev’t Coordinator/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

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