Davao City, September 8, 2023 – The Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) XI convened for its CY 2023 3rd Quarter Meeting via Zoom presided by NEDA XI Dir. Maria Lourdes D. Lim, CESO II, Chairperson of the RLUC XI. The RLUC XI discussed the Record of Discussion/ Agreements between NEDA XI, DHSUD XI, and DILG continue reading : RLUC XI approves harmonized provision of technical assistance of NEDA XI, DHSUD XI and DILG XI for updating of PDPFPs

The Social Development Committee (SDC) Davao supports the role of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in poverty alleviation, and affirms its commitment to pursue initiatives to enhance implementation during the 3rd Quarter 2023 SDC Meeting on August 31, 2023 in Davao City. As of August 30, 2023, the Davao Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI’s continue reading : SDC Davao tackles initiatives on poverty reduction, endorses FY 2025 Annual Investment Program of the Social Sector in the Region

(DAVAO CITY, August 9) In a panel discussion of the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Philippine Economic Briefing in Davao City, Vice President for Mindanao Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Acting Regional Development Council (RDC) XI Chairperson, Arturo M. Milan, identified the bright spots for the private sector in Mindanao. These cover continue reading : Acting RDC XI Chair identifies future growth drivers and potential economic risks for the private sector in Mindanao

(DAVAO CITY, 09 August 2023) Creating an enabling investment climate is key in attaining a fast-growing and forward-looking Philippine economy, says the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In the Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) on 9 August 2023 in Davao City, NEDA Undersecretary (USec.) Joseph J. Capuno affirmed the continue reading : Infrastructure and human capital investments – key in boosting Davao Region’s economy

(Davao City, 07 August 2023).  The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Davao Region and Aboitiz Power Corporation, through its subsidiaries Therma South, Inc., Therma Marine, Inc., and HEDCOR Group, simultaneously inked  Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of projects to be proposed by Provincial Local Governments Units for funding under the Energy Regulations (ER) continue reading : RDC XI PARTNERS WITH ABOITIZ POWER GENERATING COMPANIES IN FUNDING DAVAO REGION LGU PROJECTS UNDER ER 1-94

(Davao City, 31 July 2023) – To support the attainment of Davao Region’s development outcomes, the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI organized the Davao Regional Development Research Agenda (DRDRA), 2023-2028 Virtual Dissemination Forum on July 31, 2023 as a venue to present the Research & Development (R&D), innovation, and technology agenda to various stakeholders in continue reading : RDC XI CONDUCTS DRDRA 2023-2028 DISSEMINATION FORUM ON DAVAO REGION’S PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AGENDA

In a special meeting conducted virtually on July 27, 2023, the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI ex-officio voting members and private sector representatives endorsed the nominations of Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy M. Gonzaga, Davao del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib, and Mati City Mayor Michelle Marie Denise N. Rabat, for consideration in the selection continue reading : Davao RDC Selects Nominees for Gov. Corazon Malanyaon’s Successor as Council Chairperson for the Term 2022-2025

(Davao City, 8 June 2023). The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI, during its second quarter full council meeting on June 26, 2023, endorsed a total of thirty-one (31) priority programs, activities and projects (PAPs), amounting to a total investment target of PHP 154.67 billion. These PAPs are specifically earmarked for the upcoming Regional-National Investment Programming continue reading : RDC XI ENDORSES DAVAO REGION’S TOP PRIORITY PAPS FOR THE REGIONAL-NATIONAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING (RNIP) DIALOGUE

(Davao City). The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI Private Sectors Representatives participated in the 14th RDC-PSRs’ National Convention conducted on April 26 to 28, 2023 at the Iloilo Convention Center in Megaworld Iloilo Business Park in Iloilo City. The highlights and key take aways from their participation in the said Convention were presented by PSR continue reading : RDC Davao Joins 14th RDC-PSRs’ National Convention in Iloilo City