Thus far, RDCs have been operating largely on the basis of the goodness of the regional politicians’ hearts. That has to change. In a country configured
Thus far, RDCs have been operating largely on the basis of the goodness of the regional politicians’ hearts. That has to change.
Much was expected of the RDC structure. Filipinos interested in the rapid and sustained socio-economic development of this country’s regions believed, and hoped that the regions’ political leaders would be serious about their RDC function and would give to their RDCs the effort, time and resources necessary for their success.
After decades of non-attention toward the RDCs, the national government now wants to change things. On Jan. 28, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order No. 82, which seeks to “reorganize the regional development councils to strengthen economic planning and implementation throughout the country.” The EO mandates RDCs to “serve as the top planning and policymaking bodies for socio-economic development in their respective regions.
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