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.
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.
RDC XI approves P27.3 billion worth of investment projects for 2010
The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI, in its first quarter meeting on March 26, approved the region’s proposed Annual Investment Program (AIP) for 2010. The AIP contains more than P27 billion worth of public investment programs and projects for the Davao Region. This was revealed by RDC XI Vice Chairperson and NEDA XI Regional Director Maria Lourdes D. Lim.
The infrastructure sector accounted for the largest share of the investment pie at P16.7 billion or 61 percent. The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Energy were the top agencies in this sector. The economic sector followed with P5.1 billion or 19 percent with the Department of Agriculture proposing P3.5 billion. The social sector, on the other hand, accounted for P4.6 billion, while governance agencies submitted P0.9 billion worth of programs and projects. By project location, Davao City is expected to receive 33 percent of the investments programs.
RDC XI Reviews Davao Region’s Economic Performance and Supports the Formulation of the Philippine and Davao Region Strategic Plans 2020
The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI reviewed the Davao Region’s economic performance during the first 3 quarters of 2008 and endorsed the formulation of the Philippine Strategic Plan 2020, including a similar plan for the Davao Region, during its last regular meeting of the year on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the NEDA-RDC XI Center in Davao City. The meeting was presided by RDC XI Chair Vicente T. Lao of the private sector. Gov. Corazon Malanyaon of Davao Oriental; representatives of the business and basic sectors, namely, Engr. Eriberto Barriga, Jr. of the IT sector, Dr. Iris Melliza of the academe, Mr. Louis Rabat of the grains sector, Atty. Domingo Duerme of the coops, Mr. Nazario Cacayan of the energy sector, Datu Florillo Andresan of the indigenous peoples, Ms. Alma Mondragon of the women sector, Mr. Jessie Pagaran of the labor sector, and Mr. Conrado Sillada of the urban poor; regional directors of national agencies, and representatives of other local government units attended the meeting.
The NEDA-RDC XI Center
DAVAO REGION’S POLICY-MAKERS GET PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS.
This National Economic and Development Authority-Regional Development Council of Region XI (NEDA-RDC XI) Center, located at Km. 7, SPED Area, Bangkal, Davao City was inaugurated last November 28, 2008. From now on, this center will be where the leaders of Davao Region will converge to formulate plans and policies for developing the region. Equipped with modern boardroom features, with a huge convention hall at the ground floor, a Knowledge Center and the NEDA XI offices at the second floor, this structure symbolizes the role of RDC XI in regional development and its commitment to serve the people of Davao Region.
RDC XI has a new Vice-Chairperson
The RDC XI has a new Vice-Chairperson in the person of RD MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, vice RD Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin who has retired from government service on October 17, 2008.
RD Lim was recently designated as the new NEDA XI Regional Director. Thus, the RDC XI Secretariat will now be under RD Lim’s leadership. Prior to her assignment in Davao Region, RD Lim headed NEDA Region XII.
WE JUST MOVED
With the completion of the RDC XI Center cum NEDA XI Secretariat Administration Building in Bangkal, Davao City, we are happy to announce that we have completed our transfer to the new building last October 24, 2008.
Below is our new complete address:
NEDA Regional Office XI/Regional Development Council
NEDA-RDC XI Center
Km. 7, SPED Area, Bangkal, Davao City
As such, all communications must also be sent to said new address. Our new telephone and facsimile numbers are: (082) 296-0161 to 64.
Davao Region’s Economy Continues to Improve
NEDA XI Director Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin reported that the economy of the Davao Region withstood the adverse impact of a sharp rise in inflation rate and soaring oil prices during the first 6 months of 2008.
Director Agustin delivered his regional economic performance report to the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI during the Council’s 3rd regular quarterly meeting held in Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province last October 7, 2008. The meeting was hosted by Governor Arturo T. Uy of Compostela Valley. Also present during the meeting were RDC XI Chair Vicente T. Lao; Governor Douglas Ra. Cagas of Davao del Sur, who is also the Regional Peace and Order Chair; Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon of Davao Oriental; Mayor Rey T. Uy of Tagum City; Mayor Macario Humol of Nabunturan; other local chief executives; regional directors of line agencies; and representatives of region’s private sector.
Sectoral Committees
- Development Administration Committee
- Economic Development Committee
- Infrastructure Development Committee
- Social Development Committee
- Macroeconomy and Finance Committee
Special Committees
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