RDC XI Chairperson and Davao del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib, together with RDC XI Co-Chairperson and Private Sector Representative (PSR) for Infrastructure Arturo M. Milan and DEPDev XI RD Priscilla R. Sonido present the overview of the planned activities for the 17th PSR National Convention to the Provincial Government of Davao Occidental, led by Governor Franklin P. Bautista.

The Regional Development Council (RDC) Davao conducted the first leg of its coordination visits to the local government units (LGUs) in the Davao Region, at the Provincial Government of Davao Occidental and City Government of Davao on January 13, 2026, to tackle areas for collaboration for the conduct 17th PSR Private Sector Representatives (PSR) National Convention in Davao City.

Aligned with the convention’s theme: “Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Regional Development through a Strong Public-Private Sector Collaboration,” RDC Davao presented the provisional program which highlights an immersive learning approach showcasing the public-private innovations across the Davao Region. The Provincial Government of Davao Occidental and City Government of Davao expressed full commitment to support the planned activities for the convention.

The PSR National Convention is an annual gathering that brings together private sector leaders and government officials from across the country to discuss development priorities, strengthen partnerships, and adopt resolutions that advance national and regional development. The 2026 convention marks RDC Davao’s second time hosting this national event.

Both LGUs likewise committed to support the implementation of priority projects under the Comprehensive and Sustainable Urban Development Master Plan for Metropolitan Davao (CSUDMPMD), which aims to develop a sustainable, inclusive, climate-resilient, safe, and peaceful Metropolitan Davao. These priority projects focus on improving Davao Gulf environmental quality, enhancing multimodal transport connectivity and logistics, revitalizing eco-tourism, agri-industry, and entrepreneurship, and strengthening efficient, citizen-centered smart urban management across Metropolitan Davao.

In photo: RDC XI Co-Chairperson Arturo M. Milan discusses areas for collaboration of the public and private sectors on innovations in the Davao Region.

Discussions with the Provincial Government of Davao Occidental were led by RDC Davao Chairperson and Governor of Davao del Norte, Governor Edwin I. Jubahib, alongside RDC Davao Co-Chairperson and PSR for Infrastructure, Mr. Arturo M. Milan, and RDC XI Vice-Chairperson and DEPDev XI Regional Director Priscilla R. Sonido. The provincial delegation was headed by Davao Occidental Governor Franklin P. Bautista.

Meanwhile, the meeting with the City Government of Davao was facilitated by Co-Chairperson Milan and Vice-Chairperson Sonido, with Engr. Ivan C. Cortez representing Davao City.

In photos: Engr. Ivan P. Cortez conveys to the RDC XI Co-Chairperson Arturo M. Milan, and RDC XI Vice-Chairperson and DEPDev XI Regional Director Priscilla R. Sonido, the City Government of Davao’s commitment to support the conduct of the 17th PSR National Convention and the implementation of priority projects under the Comprehensive and Sustainable Urban Development Master Plan for Metropolitan Davao.