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MANILAlucky pot, Philippines — A bill that would reorganize and turn the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) into a full-blown department has been approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading.
During the session on Tuesday, House Bill (HB) No. 11199 or the proposed Economy, Planning and Development Act was approved with 178 lawmakers voting in the affirmative, while none opposed or abstained.
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Article continues after this advertisementUnder the bill, the Neda will become the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDEV), while the Neda Board will be turned into the Economy and Development Council (ED Council).
"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
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“It shall formulate the country’s continuing, integrated, and coordinated policies, plans, and programs for national development for approval by the Economic Development Council; ensure the vertical and horizontal alignment and coherence of national and subnational policies, plans, and programs toward optimal use of financial and economic resources; and oversee the country’s public investment program,” it added.
Article continues after this advertisementThe bill also states that a DEPDEV secretary will be appointed based on the following requirements:
Article continues after this advertisement a citizen and resident of the Philippines of good moral character of recognized probity, competence, and independence must be professionally distinguished in public, civic, or academic service in the field of and preferably with a doctorate in Economics must have been in the active practice of his or her profession for at least 10 years must not have lost in any election within one year after such election If enacted, the bill will repeal Executive Order No. 230, series of 1987, and amend EO 292, series of 1987.Last March 2024, Neda head Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said that he supports turning Neda into a department, saying that long-term programs need shepherding, to ensure consistency and growth.
Currently, Balisacan said Neda is not on “equal footing (with) the other departments.”
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