Dir. Imelda Laceras of the Department of Budget and Management (in orange blouse) temporarily presides over the DAC meeting in the absence of the Chair, Mayor Sarmiento of Calbayog City.
The DAC members in full force.
The DAC Secretary Ms. Adelita Miralles of NEDA updates the body on Matters Arising from the previous Minutes.
Mr. Genis Morallos, Provincial Administrator of Southern Leyte, actively participating in the discussion.
Atty. Manuel Villegas of Leyte Comelec briefing on the computerization program of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Ms. Evelyn Clarin
of the Presidential Management Staff comments on the COMELEC
computerization issue.
Dir. Amado Marquez of the Philippine Drug Enformcement Agency (PDEA) discussing the Extent of Drug Abuse in Region VIII.
Dir. Rosa Fe Baraca of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) commenting on the drug abuse issue.
Manager Teresita Rojas of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) answers questions on delayed releases of loans and other benefits of GSIS members.
Ms. Evangeline Paran, Regional Head of the National Statistical Coordination Board, reacts on the GSIS issue.
Mr. Juan Volfango of the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development (CORD) reacts further to the GSIS issue.
Engr. Nida de la Cruz of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) presents Memo Circ. 2003-92 re Policy Guidelines on the Adoption of Core Poverty Indicators in Planning.
Atty. Margarito Redoña of the Tacloban City Government representing the City Mayor.
Ms. Jocelyn Dorado of the Runggiyan SDF. Beside her is Jess Villarante of POPCOM.
Dir. Go-Soco of NEDA VIII presents the proposal for the transfer of the Regional Information Technology and E-Commerce Committee from DAC to the Economic Development Committee (EDC).
Dir. Karen Tiopes of the Philippine Information Agency, former Chair of the RITECC.
Atty. Geraldine Arica from the Public Attorney's Office.
Engr. Danilo Bonifacio, PPDC of Biliran, registers upon arrival.
The NEDA staff (from right: Ms. Baguna, Mr. Caintic, Ms. Valenzona and Ms. Yu) listen intently to the discussions.
Ms. Diomedisa Emutan of NEDA, member of the Secretariat, takes down notes of proceedings.