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NEDA OKs health, infra project to develop Mindanao, other provinces: Marcos Jr.

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Katrina Domingo

ABS-CBN News

MANILA — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved two billions-worth project to ease health and transportation woes in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday after convening the socioeconomic board in Malacañang.The NEDA Board has approved the first phase of the P27.92-billion Health System Resilience Project, which would initially benefit 17 provinces, and the Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project, the President said in a social media post.The Health System Resilience Project “is about ensuring that no matter where you live, you can count on your healthcare system when it matters most,” he said.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/15/sandiganbayan-denies-plea-of-former-neda-chief-over-supposed-delay-in-community-service-1218">Sandiganbayan denies plea of former NEDA official over supposed delay in community service</a></div>“We’re focusing on 17 provinces that need it the most, building up their capacity to handle future pandemics and emergencies,” he said.“It’s a big step toward a healthcare system that’s ready for whatever comes next—so every Filipino can feel secure,” he added.Meantime, the Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project involves the construction of transportation networks to connect Northern Mindanao, Davao and SOCCSKSARGEN, Marcos Jr. said.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/13/neda-chief-food-poor-threshold-at-p64-day-1727">NEDA chief: Food-poor threshold at P64/day</a></div>“For farmers and communities in these regions, this means better roads, easier access to markets, and more opportunities to grow,” he said.“It’s about unlocking the full potential of Mindanao and giving everyone the tools to succeed,” he said.Malacañang has yet to release the details of the project including its total cost and its target date of completion.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved two billions-worth project to ease health and transportation woes in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday after convening the socioeconomic board in Malacañang.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved two billions-worth project to ease health and transportation woes in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday after convening the socioeconomic board in Malacañang.