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DA urged to ensure food security in countryside
May 12, 2020, 6:09 pm
MANILA – In view of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program (BP2), Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Tuesday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to boost household food security programs in the countryside to ensure that the basic needs of BP2 beneficiaries are sustained… Read More
House leaders push for P1.5-T post pandemic stimulus package
May 12, 2020, 5:57 pm
MANILA – Leaders of the House of Representatives are proposing a stimulus package worth PHP1.5 trillion to lessen the impact of an economic downturn and the possibility of massive unemployment due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and other House leaders… Read More
‘Balik Probinsya’ program to spur real estate growth outside NCR
May 12, 2020, 3:22 pm
MANILA – The property sector finds a “silver lining” amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, seeing development opportunities outside Metro Manila with the government’s ‘Balik Probinsya’ program. In a virtual briefing Tuesday, KMC Savills Managing Director Michael… Read More
Stranded for 2 months, jobless man now back home in Leyte
May 12, 2020, 1:27 pm
LA PAZ, Leyte – After walking for four days and quarantined for seven weeks due to movement restrictions, a jobless man finally arrived in this town’s upland village. Elwin Aralar, 25, said it felt good to be home with his family again despite financial uncertainties after he lost his job as a… Read More
MinDA proposes kibbutz-type resettlement for ‘Balik Probinsya’
May 12, 2020, 12:37 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has proposed the establishment of an Israeli kibbutz-type rural resettlement community for the returning urban informal settlers under the "Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program" (BP2) of the Duterte administration.In a Facebook post on… Read More
TESDA urged to boost tech-voc programs in countryside
May 11, 2020, 4:47 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Monday urged the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to attune and update technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs in the provinces in preparation to the “new normal” after the coronavirus… Read More
Housing units available for 'Balik Probinsya' beneficiaries
May 10, 2020, 3:51 pm
MANILA – Qualified beneficiaries of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa” program may be given housing units, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario said Sunday. In a statement, del Rosario said those who decide to return back to their… Read More
Gov’t to ensure ‘Balik Probinsya’ beneficiaries stay in provinces
May 9, 2020, 4:36 pm
MANILA – The government will craft mechanisms to ensure that beneficiaries of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” (BP2) program will no longer return to Metro Manila, Malacañang said on Saturday. During the Laging Handa program aired on state-run PTV-4, Presidential Spokesperson Harry… Read More
3 Mindanao towns adopt ‘Balik Probinsya’ program
May 8, 2020, 8:14 pm
DAVAO CITY – Three Mindanao towns have already committed to join in the “Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa” Program (BPBPP), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said Friday.In a Facebook post, Piñol said Kauswagan town in Lanao del Norte, Malaybalay City in… Read More
6 provinces ready for ‘Balik Probinsya’ pilot testing
May 8, 2020, 7:29 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday said six provinces have already signified readiness for the pilot testing of the “Balik Probinsya Bagong Pag-asa Program.” Go said he was informed by National Housing Authority (NHA) general manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. and… Read More
'Balik Probinsya' voluntary for those willing to start anew: Go
May 8, 2020, 5:33 pm
MANILA – While the long-term goal of the “Balik Probinsya” program (BPP) is to encourage urban dwellers to relocate to the provinces to promote countryside development, the program should still be “voluntary” and would prioritize Filipino families who are willing to start anew in the… Read More
Gov’t agencies urged to act on 'Balik Probinsya' program
May 7, 2020, 8:52 pm
MANILA – Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of Executive Order No. 114 institutionalizing the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” program, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday urged all concerned government agencies to act immediately to meet the objectives and… Read More
NegOcc, Bacolod officials welcome ‘Balik Probinsya’ program
May 7, 2020, 8:20 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Top officials of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City have welcomed the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” (BP2) program that seeks to decongest Metro Manila or the National Capital Region. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Thursday that such initiative has long been proposed… Read More
Bill complementing Balik Probinsya program filed in House
May 7, 2020, 6:40 pm
MANILA – A lawmaker at the House of Representatives has filed a measure seeking to establish the “Balik Probinsya” public housing and relocation program for the urban poor. In a statement on Thursday, Bohol Rep. Alexie Besas Tutor said House Bill (HB) 6674 seeks to complement President… Read More
Zambo Norte to establish 1st rural resettlement area
May 6, 2020, 9:17 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said the province of Zamboanga del Norte has agreed to establish the first Rural Resettlement Model for informal urban dwellers who want to participate in the “Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa” Program (BPBPP).In a Facebook post on… Read More
Duterte institutionalizes ‘Balik Probinsya’ program
May 6, 2020, 8:38 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has institutionalized the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” (BP2) program, a pet project of his former aide, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, that aims to decongest Metro Manila. Duterte on Wednesday signed Executive Order No. 114 which aims “to ensure… Read More
Senate adopts Go’s resolution on 'Balik Probinsya' program
May 5, 2020, 1:26 am
MANILA – The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution, sponsored by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, urging the Executive Department to formulate and implement a “Balik Probinsya” program that aims to decongest Metro Manila, promote more robust regional development, and encourage… Read More
Ensure quality healthcare in countryside for Balik Probinsya: Go
May 4, 2020, 8:10 pm
MANILA – The national government must ensure accessible and affordable quality healthcare services to the people in the countryside to ensure successful implementation of the proposed “Balik Probinsya”, Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said Monday. “Mahalaga po na matugunan ng… Read More
MinDA to scout for possible rural resettlement sites
May 4, 2020, 7:18 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) will identify at least five provinces in Mindanao as pilot areas for the "Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa Program (BPBPP) proposed by Senator Christopher Lawrence Go and supported by President Rodrigo Duterte.MinDA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol… Read More
Go pushes for well-prepared ‘Balik Probinsya’ program
May 3, 2020, 7:17 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday urged concerned government agencies to ensure that enough preparations are in order for the implementation of the proposed “Balik Probinsya” program. He stressed the importance of identifying initiatives for the immediate,… Read More
