The National Economic and Development Authority Region 2 (NEDA2) was once again chosen as one of the seven finalists in the 2nd Gawad ACE-BEN (Agency Contribution for an Ennobling Basic Education towards Nation-building) Award 2023. The Gawad ACE-BEN was organized and conducted by the Department of Education Region 2 (DepEd2) on December 13, 2023 in Tuguegarao City. This year’s theme is “DepEd Dos: Propelling Action and Understanding in Achieving the MATATAG Agenda”.

Among the accomplishments highlighted is the implementation of NEDA2’s Adopt-A-Learner Project. The project provides supplementary learning support to select Grade 3 pupils in Tuguegarao City who have significant educational needs, particularly in Reading and Mathematics.

NEDA2 was also acknowledged for its support to the Project Class Home, the region’s convergence project to address local communist armed conflict in barangays Masi, San Juan and Bural in Zinundungan Valley, Rizal, Cagayan by increasing access to basic education.

A Plaque of Recognition and a PhP3,000.00 cash prize were awarded. The Gawad ACE BEN is a competition among regional line agencies and local government units that demonstrated significant accomplishments and contributions to advance basic education advancement in Region 2. NEDA2-PMED