The Regional Development Council for the Davao Region
Welcome to the website of the Regional Development council (RDC) of Davao Region. This website is the primary source of information on plans, policies, programs and projects for the development of Davao Region. The region is composed of the provinces of Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental, and the cities of Davao, Panabo, Tagum, Digos and the Island Garden of Samal.
DAVAO REGION HOSTS THE 3RD RDC-PSRs NATIONAL CONFERENCE
With the theme “The RDC Beyond 2010: Strengthening the Role of the Private Sector,” Davao Region will be hosting the 3rd Regional Development Council (RDC) Private Sector Representatives (PSRs) National Conference slated on 11-13 February 2010 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City.
The conduct of the RDC-PSRs National Conference provides a venue for the PSRs to exchange views, particularly on their role in the RDC. This year’s conference is aimed at inspiring and motivating the PSRs to carry on with their vital role of being the private sector’s mouthpieces in the RDCs and the government’s partner in regional development.
RDC XI RECOGNIZES DAVAO REGION’S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
Irene M. Ang ( right) receives the Regional Outstanding Volunteer Individual Award from RDC XI Chairperson, Vicente T. Lao while Vice-Chair Maria Lourdes D. Lim looks on
Davao Region’s Most Outstanding Volunteer Individual, Mrs. Irene M. Ang and Most Outstanding Volunteer Organization, the Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPO) Association of Davao del Sur, Inc, were awarded in a simple ceremony during the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI’s regular meeting on December 15, 2009 at the NEDA-RDC XI Center, Davao City. The awarding ceremony was one of the major highlights of the Council’s meeting.
No less than RDC XI Chairperson Vicente T. Lao and RDC XI Vice-Chairperson and NEDA XI Regional Director Maria Lourdes D. Lim handed the awards to Mrs. Ang and to the incumbent President of BSPO, Ms. Ignacia Diel.
Chinese Economic Envoy Explores Investment Prospects in the Davao Region for Seaweeds, Vegetables and Equipment Manufacturing
The Economic Consul of China was in the Davao Region this week to explore possible investment opportunities that will lead to potential business partnerships between the local businessmen and Chinese investors.
Cai Yong, Economic and Trade Consul of the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Cebu, arrived last Wednesday together with Consular Attaché Wenwen Pang to look at potential business opportunities in the Davao Region.
Davao Region’s Outstanding Volunteers Named
Director Maria Lourdes D. Lim, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) – XI, recently announced Davao Region’s official nominees to the National Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) 2009.
Mrs. Irene M. Ang of the Pantukan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Compostela Valley Province and the Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPO) Association of Davao del Sur, Inc. were named as Davao Region’s Official Nominees to the SOV 2009 Individual and Organization categories, respectively.
RDC XI HOSTS 9TH NB-RDCom MEETING
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The participants to the 9th NB-RDCom Meeting held on October 14, 2009 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, Davao City. Seated (from left to right): PSR Richard Albert Osmond, Dr. Arturo Corpuz, Gov. Enrique Garcia, OIC-DDG Marcelina Bacani (presiding officer), Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, Mr. Vicente Lao, and NEDA XI RD Maria Lourdes Lim.
The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI hosted the 9th meeting of the NEDA Board-Regional Development Committee (NB-RDCom) at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, Davao City on October 14, 2009. 01C-Deputy Director General Marcelina E. Bacani of the NEDA’s Regional Development Office presided over the meeting. This was bared by NEDA XI Regional Director and RDC XI Vice-Chairperson Maria Lourdes D. Lim, who also sits in the NB-RDCom Technical Board.
The main agenda of the meeting included a discussion on proposed amendments on Executive Order No. 325, series of 1996, which reorganized the RDC, the procedure in the reclamation projects, and the proposal to lower the cost of power in all energy-producing regions. OIC-DDG Bacani said that among the proposed amendments on EO 325 are the composition and powers/functions of RDC, its sectoral committees, selection and succession of RDC Chair and Co-Chair, entitlements of Private Sector Representatives to RDC, and the Council’s budget.
Search for the Country’s Outstanding Volunteers On
The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) recently launched the Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) 2009. The SOV is an annual activity which aims to highlight and recognize the exemplary performance and dedication to service of Filipino volunteers in building strong communities across the country through volunteerism.
The Search is open to all individuals of Filipino citizenship and Filipino volunteer organizations or local chapters of foreign volunteer organizations that currently provide volunteer assistance in the Philippines.
Two awards, the National Outstanding Volunteer Award (NOVA) and the Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award (VLAA), will be conferred to the winners on December 12, 2009 in Manila.
Implementing Partners Sign MOA on Davao Region’s Virtual Library
Davao Region’s local government units, regional line agencies, private sector and Congressional representatives have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to formally set up a web-based geographic information system (GIS) that will provide up-to-date resource information about Davao Region and its localities and environs.
The mechanism, known as the Davao Region Geographic Information Network (DR-GIN) is a web-based GIS or virtual library that provides geo-referenced information on the region’s bio-geophysical, demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, as well as business and investment prospects.
OVER P17 BILLION OF PUBLIC INVESTMENTS PROPOSED FOR DAVAO REGION
The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI endorsed over P17 billion worth of public investments to the National Government during its review of the FY 2010 budget proposals of at least 19 Agency Regional Offices and 5 State Universities and Colleges on May 19-20, 2009. This figure comprises priority regional programs and projects that are proposed for funding by the National Government, for implementation in 2010. RDC XI Chair Vicente T. Lao said that the regional budget review is vital in ensuring that programs and projects included in the agency/SUC budget proposals respond to the requirements of the region and thus contribute to the achievement of Davao Region’s development targets.
Sectoral Committees
- Development Administration Committee
- Economic Development Committee
- Infrastructure Development Committee
- Social Development Committee
- Macroeconomy and Finance Committee
Special Committees
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