NEDA joint panel OKs changes to 3 projectshome/Business/Top Business/NEDA joint panel OKs changes to 3 projectsA National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) joint committee led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd has approved changes to three projects that the government is currently implementing. “This will allow the DPWH to complete the remaining works that were hobbled by issues over right-of-way acquisition and delivery of aggregate supply,” NEDA explained. According to NEDA, the estimated number of farmers who stand to benefit from the project would rise to 26,683 from the previous 22,563. In addition to these projects, the ICC-Cabcom also noted changes in the Access to Sustainable Energy Program of the Department of Energy. These include a two-year implementation period extension from Dec. 18, 2019 to Dec. 18, 2021; a two-year validity extension of a grant from the European Union (EU) from Dec. 18, 2021 to Dec. 18, 2023; and a reallocation of grant proceeds from contingencies to technical assistance.

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2019 16:32 UTC