14/04/2026
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ข๐ก๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ, ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐ง๐ข ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ง, ๐๐๐ข๐ก๐ข๐ ๐๐ ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ช๐๐ก๐ฌ๐ข๐ฆ
The Davao Regional Development Council (RDC XI) expanded Executive Committee (ExeCom) convened on March 31, 2026, at the RDC XI Center, Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Regional Office in Davao City. The Committee discussed the effects of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East creating uncertainties in the global and national economy as well as affecting the local situation in Davao.
The Committee reviewed comprehensive reports from various regional agencies regarding the conflict's ripple effects on fuel prices, inflation, and labor mobility, among others. Key measures were also recommended by the ExeCom during the meeting.
On fuel and energy security, the Committee passed a resolution recommending for the establishment of price cap for fuel and issuance of directives against fuel hoarding by the Office of the President and local government units (LGUs), respectively. The Committee also requested the Department of Energy (DOE) to require gasoline stations to provide prior notice of closure or suspension of operations to ensure stable fuel supply.
On transportation, the Committee requested the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board XI to implement a โlibreng sakayโ or free ride program at least once a week to alleviate the burden on commuters.
On stable rice supply, request was made to the Department of Agriculture XI to ensure a stable rice supply and provide logistics support for importing goods. Local rice producers are also enjoined, through the LGUs, to prioritize rice supply within Davao.
On labor and tourism, the Committee recommended measures to provide transportation and communication assistance to stranded or repatriated overseas Filipino workers. To support the tourism sector, the Committee urged the Department of Tourism to expand list of visa-exempt countries to bolster foreign arrivals.
On regional security and cooperation, the ExeCom requested the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine Coast Guard to tighten security at all entry and exit points, including coastal areas across Davao.
The meeting was presided over by RDC XI Chairperson and Davao del Norte Governor Edwin I. Jubahib and attended by key regional leaders and stakeholders, including RDC XI Co-Chairperson Arturo M. Milan, RDC XI Vice-Chairperson Priscilla R. Sonido who is also Regional Director (RD) of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development Regional Office in Davao, RDC XI acting Secretary and OIC-Assistant RD Mario M. Realista, and RDC XI sectoral committee chairpersons and co-chairpersons.
Also present were Davao Oriental Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang and regional heads and representatives from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Bureau of Customs-Davao, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Department of Migrant Workers XI, Department of Energy-Mindanao Field Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board XI, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency XI, Philippine Statistics Authority XI, and Philippine Ports Authority-Port Management Office in Davao.
