Pagpapaunlad sa Mindanao, prayoridad ng gobyerno

MANILA, Philippines – Masigasig ang gobyerno ng Pilipinas sa pagpapaunlad sa Mindanao sa gitna ng magandang balita tungkol sa ekonomiya ng bansa, ayon kay Budget Secretary Florencio Abad noong Linggo patungkol sa 2013 Philippine Development Forum.

“Unlocking Mindanao’s potential is high up in the administration’s list of priorities. Already, the region is poised to make great strides in pursuing its socio-economic goals, given the wealth of its resources and its remarkable growth prospects. The Bangsamoro peace agreement has also encouraged greater confidence in the region, particularly in areas where armed conflict once undermined efforts at community development or commercial progress,” pahayag ni Abad.

Inaasahan na dumating sa gaganaping forum sa lungsod ng Davao ang mga global development partners ng bansa, state leaders, civil society groups at iba pang stakeholders.

“It’s no coincidence that the 2013 PDF is being held in Davao, considering the administration’s aim of enhancing Mindanao’s growth capacity and invigorating the region’s agri-fishery and tourism industries, as well as other fast-growing sectors,” ani Abad.

Aniya, magiging krusyal ang forum upang maihatid ng administrasyong Aquino ang mga layunin nito sa pagpapaunlad ng bansa sa tulong ng mga development partners.

"With the Philippine economy performing very well, we need to ensure that the gains we’ve made will actually be felt by all Filipinos. Together with our development partners, we can work toward creating more growth dividends for Mindanao, thus empowering the region and giving it ample room for socio-economic progress,” sabi ni Abad.