MIMAROPA Regional Development Council

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃: 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Regional Development Council (RDC) MIMAROPA convened the Regional Legislative-Executive Advisory (LEA) Meeting with Congressional District Representatives of MIMAROPA and their Chiefs of Staff, Department of Budget and Management MIMAROPA, Regional Directors and representatives from 11 regional line agencies and local government units, and discussed the highlights of the RDC-endorsed FY 2027 priority programs and projects (PAPs) for the region. The activity aimed to facilitate inter-agency coordination and secure legislative support for the inclusion of these priority PAPs in the proposed General Appropriations Act for FY 2027.

𝐀𝐓𝐌: The 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐑𝐏𝐌𝐂) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 is convening regional line agencies and local government partners to discuss the CY 2026 First Quarter RPMES Report, where 427 projects worth ₱59.42 billion were reported by 28 implementing agencies; Updates on the Mindoro Island Circumferential Road and Mindoro Cross Island Road projects, as well as local project monitoring initiatives in MIMAROPA, are also being discussed to strengthen infrastructure development, coordination, and project implementation across the region.

𝐀𝐓𝐌: The 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐒𝐃𝐂) holds its second quarter meeting today, with key education, health, housing, and social protection concerns in the region being discussed on the floor.

Among the agenda items are the proposed Project ACQUIRE of DepEd, the conversion of LGU hospitals, and updates on major ODA projects.

The Committee is also tackling initiatives under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Framework, updates on migration and development and on the National Housing Program, and the region’s latest economic performance.

𝐀𝐓𝐌: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐈𝐃𝐂) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.

The Committee is having discussions on key regional infrastructure and development initiatives, including ferry connectivity, updates on the Batangas–Mindoro Interconnection and Backbone Project, ongoing initiatives of various agencies under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT), among others, toward a more connected, resilient, and sustainable MIMAROPA Region.

𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗖𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗗𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) of the MIMAROPA Regional Development Council convenes its Second Quarter Meeting to tackle socio- economic concerns and strategic development initiatives in the region.

Key agenda items include the ongoing initiatives of economic sector agencies under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT); the effects of El Niño and increasing fertilizer prices on the region’s palay production; and the OBRA MIMAROPA Trade Show, which will showcase the region’s finest products, creative talents, and tourism destinations.

𝐀𝐓𝐌: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲. The Committee is currently discussing ongoing initiatives of various agencies under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT).

UPLIFT is a coordinated, whole-of-government response to the ongoing energy crisis.

Other matters to be discussed include the creation of MIMAROPA Trabaho Para sa Bayan Inter-Agency Committee (TPB-IAC) and the security measures of Paleng-QR Ph Plus Program, among others.

The Regional Development Council MIMAROPA joins the nation in the celebration of National Heritage Month.

In this year's theme, “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future,” we honor the diverse cultural heritage and history of our nation. Let us reflect on our shared past, recognize the contributions of various cultural groups, and appreciate the rich tapestry of traditions that shape our identity.

Mabuhay ang Manggagawang Pilipino!

The Regional Development Council MIMAROPA joins the nation in celebrating Labor Day, paying tribute to the tireless dedication and resilience of the Filipino workforce.

The Council honors all workers across every sector, who continue to serve as modern-day heroes through their invaluable service to the nation.

📢 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰! 📰

The First Quarter 2026 issue of MIMAROPA Links, the official newsletter of the Regional Development Council (RDC) MIMAROPA, is now available.

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Stay updated on the latest news, initiatives, and developments across the MIMAROPA region.

All economies of 18 regions continued to grow in 2025 at constant 2018 prices. MIMAROPA recorded a year-on-year growth rate at 4.2 percent.

Read the latest results here: https://psa.gov.ph/content/all-18-regional-economies-post-growths-2025-western-visayas-fastest-growing-region-64?fbclid=IwY2xjawRYAsRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPQWVJWW84QkdrdWpFRjhzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpnQJhaAF_qlVjDPx0RCLFT7ASPWyocGjwmHfDBO0weacP95Lopqbk6zTbUP_aem_8iV88sW9_44DxeP-xa9Vew

All 18 Regional Economies Post Growths in 2025; Western Visayas was the Fastest Growing Region at 6.4 Percent.

Read the latest results of : https://psa.gov.ph/node/1684083312