National Economic and Development Authority MINDANAO SPATIAL STRATEGY/DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (MSS/DF) 2015-2045 NEDA Board - Regional Development Committee Mindanao Area Committee ii MINDANAO SPATIAL STRATEGY/DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (MSS/DF) MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON For several decades, Mindanao has faced challenges on persistent and pervasive poverty, as well as chronic threats to peace. Fortunately, it has shown a considerable amount of resiliency. Given this backdrop, an integrative framework has been identified as one strategic intervention for Mindanao to achieve and sustain inclusive growth and peace. It is in this context that the role of the NEDA Board-Regional Development Committee-Mindanao becomes crucial and most relevant in the realization of inclusive growth and peace in Mindanao, that has been elusive in the past. I commend the efforts of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for initiating the formulation of an Area Spatial Development Framework such as the Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (MSS/DF), 2015-2045, that provides the direction that Mindanao shall take, in a more spatially-defined manner, that would accelerate the physical and economic integration and transformation of the island, toward inclusive growth and peace. It does not offer “short-cut solutions” to challenges being faced by Mindanao, but rather, it provides guidance on how Mindanao can strategically harness its potentials and take advantage of opportunities, both internal and external, to sustain its growth. During the formulation and legitimization of this document, the RDCom-Mindanao Area Committee (MAC) did not leave any stone unturned as it made sure that all Mindanao Regions, including the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), have been extensively consulted as evidenced by the endorsements of the respective Regional Development Councils (RDCs)/Regional Economic Development and Planning Board (REDPB) of the ARMM. Significantly, this is a manifestation of their support and commitment to pursue the various priority programs and projects in Mindanao that will implement this Framework in the next 30 years. With the recent gains to finally bring peace in Mindanao, the MSS/DF has become more necessary and urgent. Therefore, I enjoin all partners in government, the private and business sectors, and civil society to proactively collaborate so that the vision of a peaceful, safe, resilient and socially-inclusive Mindanao of diverse cultures shall be achieved. Mabuhay! HON. RODOLFO P. DEL ROSARIO, SR. RDCom-Mindanao Area Committee (MAC), Regional Development Council (RDC) XI Chairperson and Governor, Davao del Norte Province Message from the Chairperson iii vii ix Republic of the Philippines NEDA BOARD – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR MINDANAO National Economic and Development Authority RDCom-Mindanao Secretariat The Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (MSS/DF), 2015-2045 is a product of extensive NB-RDCom-MindanaoNB-RDCom-Mindanao Resolution Resolution No. No. 02, 02, Series Series of 2014 of 2014 collaboration with NEDA Regional Offices IX, X, XI, XII, Endorsing the Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (MSS/DF), 2015- Caraga and ARMM-RPDO through the conduct of Endorsing2045 to the the Mindanao NEDA Board Spatial-Regional Strategy/Development Development Committee Framework (NB- (MSS/DF),RDCom) and 2015-2045 NEDA to workshops and consultations. This initiative has been the BoardNEDA -Board-Regional National Land Use Development Committee Committee(NLUC) (NB-RDCom) and NEDA Board- National closely assisted by the NEDA Central Office-Regional Land Use Committee (NLUC) Development Office to ensure its completion and aligned Whereas, the NEDA Board-National Land Use Committee directed the updating and Whereas, the NEDA Board-National Land Use Committee directed the updating and reorientation with NEDA‟s mandate in the formulation of Area Spatial reorientation of the National Framework for Physical Planning (NFPP), 2001-2030 to of theNational National Physical Framework Framework for Physical Plan Planning(NPFP) which(NFPP), is 2001-2030 more prescriptive to National with Physicalits policies Framework and Development Frameworks and consistent with the Plan spatial(NPFP) recommendations; which is more prescriptive with its policies and spatial recommendations; principles of the National Spatial Strategy (NSS), the core spatial strategy of the National Physical Framework Plan Whereas,Whereas the, NPFPthe NPFP aims aimsto guide to publicguide sectorpublic policysector and policy decision and makersdecision in makersbringing inabout (NPFP). efficientbringing settlement, about efficientproduction settlement, and service production delivery systemsand service for sustainabledelivery systems land use for and sustainable disaster risk reduction;land use and disaster risk reduction; The integration of technical inputs both from the government and private sectors, through a participatory planning process, is evident in the endorsements generated from Whereas,Whereas in ,view in ofview the ofupdating the updating of the NPFP, of the the NPFP,NB-RDCom the NBdirected-RDCom the formulationdirected the of the Area Spatial Strategy/Development Frameworks (ASDFs) for the three island-economies of the country; the NB-RDCom Mindanao Area Committee and all the Mindanao Regional Development formulation of the Area Spatial Strategy/Development Frameworks (ASDFs) for the three island-economies of the country; Councils, including REDPB of ARMM are deeply appreciated and acknowledged: Whereas, the Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (MSS/DF), 2015-2045 was formulated consistent with the National Spatial Strategy (NSS), the core strategy in the NPFP, that has Whereas, the Mindanao Spatial Strategy/Development Framework (MSS/DF), 2015- DDG Margarita R. Songco, Head of NB-RDCom Secretariat, for the invaluable 3 main strategies, namely: a) Concentration; b) Connectivity; and c) Vulnerability Reduction to increase 2045 was formulated consistent with the National Spatial Strategy (NSS), the core strategy in technical guidance and during all the workshops undertaken by the RDCom-MAC access to the benefits associated with urbanization, improve efficiency of markets with increased mobility the NPFP, that has 3 main strategies, namely: a) Concentration; b) Connectivity; and c) Secretariat. and accessibility; and reduce risks and negative impacts of disasters; Vulnerability Reduction to increase access to the benefits associated with urbanization, Dr.Arturo G. Corpuz, author of the National Spatial Strategy, for sharing his expertise improve efficiency of markets with increased mobility and accessibility; and reduce risks and Whereas, the MSS/DF, 2015-2045 provides the development framework and spatial and time during the workshops. negative impacts of disasters; directions for the optimization of Mindanao’s resources and its potentials through the physical and economic integration of its regions; The NEDA Mindanao Regions and ARMM-RPDO represented by Dir. Teresita Socorro Whereas, the MSS/DF, 2015-2045 provides the development framework and spatial C. Ramos of NRO IX, Dir. Leon M. Dacanay, Jr. of NRO X, Dir. Arturo G. Valero of NRO directionsWhereas, for duringthe optimization its 15th Conference, of Mindanao’s this Committee resources reviewed and its the potentials MSS/DF, 2015-2045through the and XII, Dir. Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño of NRO-Caraga, and Executive Dir. Baintan A. findsphysical the document and economic comprehensive integration with of clearly its regions; defined spatial roles and consistent with the principles Ampatuan of RPDO-ARMM. of the NSS, as well as the developmentth priorities of the Mindanao Regions to achieve the vision of a socially-inclusiveWhereas Mindanao, during its with 15 competitive Conference, agri-industrial, this Committee with reviewed knowledge-based the MSS/DF, and 2015ICT-driven- The Regional Development Councils (RDCs) IX, X, XI, XII, Caraga, and REDPB of economy;2045 andNOW, finds THEREFORE, the document BE IT; comprehensive with clearly defined spatial roles and consistent ARMM for the review, and approval of the Framework; and with the principles of the NSS, as well as the development priorities of the Mindanao Regions to RESOLVED,achieve the vision AS IT ofIS a HEREBY socially- RESOLVED,inclusive Mindanao that the with NEDA competitive Board RDCom–Mindanao agri-industrial, endorsedwith The members of the RDCom-Mindanao Secretariat who provided technical support the MSS/DF,knowledge 2015-2045-based and to ICT the- drivenNEDA Board-Regionaleconomy; NOW, Development THEREFORE, Committee BE IT; (NB-RDCom) and NEDA during the 5 workshops and finalization/packaging of the MSS/DF, 2015-2045 Board- National Land Use Committee (NLUC). RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the NEDA Board RDCom– MindanaoApproved endorse unanimouslyd the MSS/DF, this 20th 2015 day-2045 of Octoberto the NEDA2014 duringBoard -theRegional 15th ConferenceDevelopment of this CommitteeCommittee in Davao (NB- City,RDCom) Philippines and NEDA Board- National Land Use Committee (NLUC). MARIA LOURDES D. LIM, CESO II th th Approved unanimously this 20 day of October 2014 during the 15 Conference of Head, RDCom-Mindanao Secretariat this Committee in Davao City, Philippines Vice-Chairperson, RDC XI and Regional Director, NEDA XI iv NB-RDCom-Mindanao Resolution No. 02, S. 2014 MINDANAO SPATIAL STRATEGY/DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (MSS/DF) Certified Correct: DIR. MARIA LOURDES D.