Mindanao Development Authority - South Central Mindanao

05/08/2026

29/07/2026

27/07/2026

Good day! We are inviting you to the Wednesdays Media Forum on 29 July 2026, 10:30 AM, at the Habi at Kape, 3F, Abreeza Corporate Center, with the following guests:

MS. GISELLE EVE O. SILADAN
Provincial Director
Department of Science and Technology-South Cotabato

MR. DANDY J. MELEJOR, LCB
Trade Industry Development Specialist- Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
Department of Trade and Industry-South Cotabato

MR. TYRON JANN B. VILLANUEVA, RN, MPA
Provincial LEDIPO, South Cotabato Economic and Investments Promotion Center
Province of South Cotabato

MS. LIZA DOROPAN-LOPEZ
Executive Director
Mahintana Foundation, Inc.

Topic: Mindanao Bamboost Forum: The South Cotabato Experience
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MR. GERARDO RAMON CESAR REYNALDO
Head, Area Management Office-South Central Mindanao, Mindanao Development Authority

Topic: Mindanao Bamboost Forum: The South Cotabato Experience; MinDA-South Central Office updates, other upcoming events and priority programs for 2026

Mindanao Bamboost Forum is a regional forum designed to bring together bamboo champions, government agencies, industry leaders, researchers, community organizations, and development partners to explore opportunities for accelerating sustainable bamboo development across Mindanao.

See you there!

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

MinDA, in Partnership with RDC XII, Advances Region XII's Infrastructure Agenda

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, July 23 – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), in partnership with the Regional Development Council (RDC) XII, conducted the Region XII Infrastructure Summit 2026 at the Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City. The event convened representatives from national government agencies, regional line agencies, RDC XII officials and members, local government units, and development partners to strengthen collaboration and align priority infrastructure initiatives that will drive sustainable and inclusive development across SOCCSKSARGEN. Among the key officials in attendance were Cotabato Governor Emmylou "Lala" J. Taliño-Mendoza, Chairperson of RDC XII, DEPDev XII OIC Regional Director Patrick Tanghal, Vice Chairperson of RDC XII, Tacurong City Mayor Lina Montilla, General Santos City Mayor Lorelie G. Pacquiao and MinDA Director Olie Dagala.

Anchored on the theme, "Connectivity, Resilience, Progress" the summit featured presentations on strategic infrastructure investments, transportation, digital connectivity, disaster resilience, agricultural development, and regional planning. The activity concluded with the signing of the Region XII Infrastructure Summit Resolution, reaffirming the collective commitment of stakeholders to accelerate the implementation of priority infrastructure projects and foster a more connected, resilient, and competitive Region XII.

03/07/2026

25/06/2026

MinDA, CAMP International, and Mustard Seed Mission Deliver Second Batch of Earthquake Relief Assistance in Sarangani

SARANGANI PROVINCE – The MinDA Area Management Office–South Central Mindanao, in partnership with CAMP International and Mustard Seed Mission of Taiwan, successfully mobilized the second batch of relief assistance for families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that recently struck parts of Southern Mindanao.

The relief team was warmly welcomed by Sarangani Province Vice Governor Danny Martinez and the provincial department heads.

Conducted on June 24, 2026, the relief mission provided essential assistance to affected families in the Municipality of Malapatan and Barangay Calabanit, Glan, Sarangani. The distributed items included 400 flashlights, 400 bottles of alcohol, 1,600 packs of noodles, 1,600 canned goods, 1,600 canned sardines, 1,600 plastic bags, and 40 sacks of rice.

The activity was made possible through the collective efforts of partner organizations and volunteers committed to supporting communities in their recovery. Present during the mission were CAMP International President Lee Chulyong, Country Director Cho Buyoung, Program Director Ronita Buenaventura, Senior Manager Lee Yoojung, and Manager Ji Eunbee. Representatives from Mustard Seed Mission included Chiang Yi Chin, Ping Han Wu, and Hsin Ni.

Through this collaborative humanitarian effort, the partner organizations reaffirmed their commitment to providing timely assistance and standing in solidarity with communities affected by disasters.

MinDA remain committed to supporting communities and helping them rebuild with resilience and hope.

24/06/2026