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Senator Gordon, ADG Bacani Grace Region XII Special
RDC Meeting
January 13, 2009
 Regional Development Council XII was honoured by the
presence of the Hon. Senator Richard J. Gordon and
ADG Marcelina E. Bacani of NEDA during theRDC XII
Special Meeting cum Resource Mobilization Forum on
13 January 2009 at Barbara’s Restaurant, Intramuros,
Manila.
The forum showcased Region XII’s development
perspectives and growth potentials, priority
programs and projects, and the best of its tourist
destinations and products.
In his keynote speech, Sen. Gordon described
Mindanao as “the land of the possible” where
development vision could be achieved. He urged
everyone to believe in the Filipino heritage and
pursue tourism as a development strategy toward
attaining the vision. He also added the need to
understand the underlying causes of conflict, which
is poverty. Addressing poverty would transform
Mindanao into a bastion of peace.
ADG Bacani, on the other hand, stressed the
importance of image building. She said that the
Philippines is one of the best tourist destinations
in the world. What is needed is to inform the world
about it and to provide facilities to encourage
travellers to prefer Philippines as a tourist
destination. The RDC, she said, should always keep
its stakeholders updated and informed on the
Council’s development efforts, particularly the
projects implemented in the region.
The Honorable Governor of Sarangani Province, Miguel
Rene A. Dominguez, acted as Forum Convenor.
Among the participants were local chief executives
and directors of regional line agencies in Region
XII. Other guests included MEDCO Chairperson Usec.
Virgilio L. Leyretana, Sr., party list
Congressperson Clarissa Coscoluela; and,
representatives of the Japanese Embassy, the World
Bank and the Office of Senator Villar. |
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ADG Bacani and RDC XII Officials Join the Opening of
2009 WOW Philippines
January 13, 2009
Assistant Director-General Marcelina E. Bacani and
members of Regional Development Council (RDC) XII
joined the opening of 2009 WOW Philippines in the
evening of 13 January 2009 at Clamshell I,
Intramuros, Manila. The opening activity, with the
theme Kuyog Tanu ko Kalilintad (Together in Peace)
was hosted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region
XII and ARMM.
The highlights of the 2009 WOW Philippines Opening
included: the prayer for peace for Mindanao by 100
children; a Fashion Show organized by fashion icon
Rene Salud using the region’s indigenous cloths
interspersed with dance presentations by the
Koronadal City Hinugyaw Dance troupe showcasing the
rich culture of Region XII; Fireworks Display; and
an Electric Parade depicting Philippine history
towards independence.
Among the guests of honor present were Senator
Richard J. Gordon, DOT Secretary Joseph Ace Durano,
and DOT Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab.
Earlier in the afternoon, prior to the opening
ceremony of 2009 WOW Philippines, Sen. Gordon and
ADG Bacani graced the RDC XII Special Meeting cum
Resource Mobilization Forum. On the way to Clamshell
I, Sen. Gordon graciously acted as guide in touring
the participants in the Light and Sound Museum in
Intramuros.
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JAPANESE EMBASSY OFFICIALS
VISIT NEDA XII TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
January 16, 2009
 Messrs.
Tomonori Kikuchi and Yusuke Mori, First and Second
Secretaries of the Embassy of Japan, respectively,
visited NEDA XII on January 16, 2009 to promote the
Japanese government assistance in Mindanao,
particularly in Region XII. The officials are
involved in the reconstruction and development of
Mindanao as part of the initiatives of the
Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP)
and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace
Process which was suspended last year due to the
hostilities that broke between the Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) and the MILF in Lanao del
Norte, Region X. The Japanese government offers
development assistance through the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as well as,
humanitarian assistance in cooperation with other
donor agencies, particularly food assistance for
internally displaced persons in Southern
Philippines. They assured that despite the ongoing
peace and security situation, the Japanese
government shall continue to provide social
development assistance to Mindanao.
The Japanese officials also took interest on the
proposals earlier submitted by NEDA XII to JICA,
particularly on the programs and projects contained
in the Mindanao River Basin Rehabilitation and
Development Plan which was formulated under the
auspices of the Presidential Task Force on Mindanao
River Basin Rehabilitation and Development (PTF-MRBRD).
The NEDA Regional Office XII provides support to the
PTF-MRBRD as its Interim Secretariat. NEDA XII OIC-RD
Teresita Socorro Ramos then conveyed the need of
Region XII for assistance from the Japanese
government in funding some of region’s priority
development projects, one of which is the proposed
formulation of the Mindanao River Basin Development
Master Plan. Other projects were also presented such
as the solid waste management project of Cotabato
City. The Japanese officials also were briefed on
the Mindanao River Basin for better appreciation of
the proposals. They committed to study the proposals
and would welcome more proposals for consideration
by the Japanese Government.
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GOV. MIGS HOSTS 25th REGULAR MEETING ANDYEAR END
FELLOWSHIP OF RDC XII
December 15, 2008
The Regional Development Council XII conducted its
25th Regular Meeting and Year-end Fellowship on
December 15, 2008 at Isla Parilla, Alabel, Sarangani
Province. Sarangani Governor, Miguel Rene A.
Dominguez who was the generous host for the meeting
was unanimously selected as the Presiding Officer
due to the non-appointment of RDC XII officials, as
of press time. The meeting was attended by Regional
Directors, Private Sector Representatives and
Representatives of Local Chief Executives in Region
XII.
Among the highlights of the meeting were the review
and approval of the Mindanao 2020 Plan Formulation
Process and 2008-2010 Regional Development Research
Agenda; and, the Conferment of Awards to the Region
XII Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) 2008
Winners. The members also unanimously decided to
conduct a Special RDC Meeting cum Resource
Mobilization Forum in the first week of January 2009
in Intramuros, Manila. This is in line with the
Opening Day of the 2009 WOW Philippines “Kuyog Tano
sa Kalilintad” or “Together in Peace” which shall be
hosted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) XII.
The Year-end Fellowship immediately followed after
the meeting.
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