Launching of the DRDP 2023-2028 | May 23, 2023 | NEDA Region XI

The Regional Development Council (RDC) XI shall conduct the launching of the Davao Regional Development Plan (DRDP), 2023-2028 on May 23, 2023, from 1:30PM to 5:30 PM. This event is in line with the RDC XI’s advocacies on the implementation of the DRDP, 2023-2028, including its accompanying documents (i.e., Results Matrices, Regional Development Investment Programming, and Development Research Agenda).

The DRDP, 2023-2028 serves as the Region’s overall blueprint for development for the next six years. Formulated in collaboration with various stakeholders such as the national government agencies, local government units, state universities and colleges, government owned and controlled corporations, business and basic sectors, and CSOs in Davao Region, the Plan paves the way for the Region’s sustained recovery and accelerated transformation to a more progressive, broad-based and strong Davao Region.

STRATEGIES

promote financial inclusion and improve public financial management
ensure peace and security, enhance administration of justice system, practice good governance and improve bureaucratic efficiency
consider the different adaptation and risk reduction needs and priorities of the local communities
aid in the transformation of the Region as an international logistics hub

STRATEGIES

enhance physical and digital connectivity
ensure affordable, reliable and sustainable power supply and distribution
provide enhanced support to social development

STRATEGIES

modernize agriculture and agri-business by fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem
revitalize the industry sector
reinvigorate the services sector
advance research and development, technology, and innovation sector

STRATEGIES

boost health
improve education and lifelong learning,
establish livable communities, increase income-earning ability
ensure people’s access to nutritious food commodities within their capabilities and maintain proper nutrition
strengthen social protection

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DAVAO REGION, designated as Region XI, is located in the southeastern portion of Mindanao. It consists of 5 provinces, namely, Davao de Oro Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, as well as, 1 highly-urbanized city, Davao City. The Region has 11 congressional districts, 5 component cities and 1,162 barangays. The Region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall throughout the year. Aside from its forestland and fertile fields, the region is famous for its rich mineral resources, such as gold, copper, manganese and nickel.

Davao Region is the most populous region in Mindanao and the 7th most populous in the country, with a total of 5,243,536 inhabitants in 2020. It is a melting pot of many cultural groups and nurtures several ethnic tribes from its islands and highlands, namely, Iranun, Ata, Kagan, Bagobo Klata, Maguindanaon, Bagobo Tagabawa, Maranao, Matigsalug, Sama, Obu Manuvu, and Taosug, T'bolis and B'laans.

Most of the Region's inhabitants speak Cebuano, aside from dialects spoken by the tribal communities. Tagalog and English are also spoken and widely used in schools, businesses, commerce, and industry. Major groups are composed of Cebuanos, Boholanos, and Ilonggos while smaller communities of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Warays, and Bicolanos also reside in the area. Principal products are bananas, coconut, palay, sugarcane, corn, durian and mango.

Land Area (sq. km.)	20,357.4
Population (as of May 1, 2020)	5,243,536
GRDP, 2022 (at constant 2018 prices)	PHP 954,074,121
GRDP annual growth rate, 2022 (at constant 2018 prices)	8.9%
GRDP per capita, 2022 (at constant 2018 prices)	PHP 175,013
Labor Force Participation Rate (January 2023)	63.20%
Employment Rate (January 2023)	95.50%
Unemployment Rate (January 2023)	4.50%
Underemployment Rate (January 2023)	6.30%

_{Source: PSA XI - QuickStat April 2023}

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