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Alcala defends DAP, says it helped fund infra projs

July 29, 2014 - 12:00am

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala yesterday defended the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), saying it has actually helped fund rural infrastructure.

Business

DA chief cites MRDP as model for infra implementation

November 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala has cited the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) as model in implementation of agricultural infrastructure projects.

Business

DA seeks P6.4-billion World Bank funding for Mindanao project

By Marianne V. Go | January 24, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippines is hoping to secure continued funding of up to P6.4 billion from the World Bank for the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP).

Business

WB-funded Mindanao development program may be amended

By Marianne V. Go | January 16, 2011 - 12:00am

 Program policies of the World Bank-funded Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) may be amended this year to allow for bigger investments.

Business

$43-M agri program to benefit 1M jobseekers in Mindanao

February 5, 2009 - 3:35pm

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- The $43-million joint anti-poverty program of the World Bank and the Department of Agriculture is expected to generate at least one million jobs  in various parts of Mindanao.

World Bank shields $43M agri program in South from corruption

February 4, 2009 - 3:40pm

DAVAO CITY---The World Bank has instituted mechanisms that would ensure there would be no corruption in the implementation of the $43 million worth of agriculture projects under the Mindanao Rural Development Progam...

BPO sector generates over $2B

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GMA welcomes larger Japanese role in global scene

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DA to expand coverage of Mindanao dev’t project

By Rocel Felix | March 11, 2004 - 12:00am

The Department of Agriculture will expand the coverage of the Mindanao Rural Development Program-Adaptable Program (MRDP-APL 2) to include 16 poverty-stricken provinces in the region. The MRDP is a 15-year World...

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Phase 2 of WB-funded development proj for Mindanao starts soon

By Rocel Felix | February 25, 2004 - 12:00am

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will soon start the second phase of the $551-million World Bank (WB)-assisted Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP), the biggest comprehensive rural development program of...

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