Mindanao Development Authority - Northeastern Mindanao

09/04/2026

The Philippines and Indonesia are advancing efforts to restore direct Davao–Manado air connectivity and Davao–Bitung shipping links through a strategic mission in North Sulawesi led by MinDA with DOT and DTI under the BIMP-EAGA framework. The initiative seeks to strengthen tourism, trade, and investment cooperation by building sustainable passenger and cargo demand and identifying complementary tourism and trade opportunities between Mindanao and North Sulawesi.

With the upcoming Mati Airport and proposed Mati–Tahuna route, Eastern Mindanao is likewise being positioned as a strategic gateway to Indonesia—supporting broader efforts to enhance Mindanao’s regional connectivity, expand economic partnerships, and reinforce the Philippines’ commitment to ASEAN and BIMP-EAGA integration.

24/03/2026

EARLIER TODAY…

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Caraga joined a quick meeting and dialogue with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno and representatives of Caraga’s private sector.

Present were Butuan Chamber Hemady Arcillas, Filipino Chinese Chamber former President and current PIO Joey Tan, Caraga Cacao Council and Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council Chair Christopher Lindo, Coffee & Rubber Industry Cluster Council Chair Nilo Calipayan, Department of Agriculture Regional Executive Director Edgardo Onate, Jr., DTI Assistant Regional Director Brenda B. Corvera, and other MinDA officials.

Secretary Magno explained MinDA’s functions and mandates, adding that the private sector’s involvement is key to Mindanao’s progress. He listened to the concerns raised by the group and vowed to do his best to help or prompt the right agencies to respond.

Arcillas expressed her thanks and appreciation, saying, "This is the first time I felt that MinDA is really working for and with us, with no less than the Secretary engaging us in a candid conversation.”

The meeting was held after Secretary Magno joined and addressed the Caraga RDC Full to give an update on MinDA’s initiatives.

EARLIER TODAY…

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Caraga joined a quick meeting and dialogue with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno and representatives of Caraga’s private sector.

Present were Butuan Chamber President Hemady Arcillas, Filipino Chinese Chamber former President and current PIO Joey Tan, Caraga Cacao Council and Regional Agriculture and Fishery Council Chair Christopher Lindo, Coffee & Rubber Industry Cluster Council Chair Nilo Calipayan, Department of Agriculture Regional Executive Director Edgardo Onate, Jr., DTI Assistant Regional Director Brenda B. Corvera, and other MinDA officials.

Secretary Magno explained MinDA’s functions and mandates, adding that the private sector’s involvement is key to Mindanao’s progress. He listened to the concerns raised by the group and vowed to do his best to help or prompt the right agencies to respond.

Arcillas expressed her thanks and appreciation, saying, "This is the first time I felt that MinDA is really working for and with us, with no less than the Secretary engaging us in a candid conversation.”

The meeting was held after Secretary Magno joined and addressed the Caraga RDC Full Council to give an update on MinDA’s initiatives.

11/03/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗗𝗔 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝟰-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) will implement a four-day on-site workweek beginning March 9, 2026, in support of the national government’s energy conservation initiatives.

Under this temporary special work arrangement, MinDA employees will report on-site from Monday to Thursday at the agency’s central offices on the 10th and 14th Floors of Pryce Tower, Bajada, Davao City, as well as its Area Management Offices in Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Koronadal, and Pagadian.

Fridays will be observed as a mandatory Work-From-Home (WFH) day for personnel.

Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to maximize digital communication channels during WFH days to ensure timely coordination.

This measure will remain in effect until further notice and supports the directive of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations to adopt energy-saving practices amid rising global fuel and electricity costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

MinDA remains committed to responsive public service through both onsite and digital platforms.

26/02/2026

This is what youth convergence looks like in action. 🤝

From the Mindanao Youth Convergence initiated by the Mindanao Development Authority to concrete collaboration on the ground, Caraga IP Youth are stepping forward — organized, aligned, and ready for 2026. The turnover of the Mindanao Youth Convergence Accomplishment Report is not just ceremonial; it marks a stronger, more strategic partnership between indigenous youth leaders and MinDA.

We’re talking real priorities: livelihood innovation through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, digital access in ancestral domains, and climate resilience for our communities. When young leaders are given the platform, they don’t just participate — they lead.

11/02/2026

Let’s talk stories, cinema, and the future of our creative industries. 🎬

As part of SineBalangay Independent Film Festival 2026, we’re hosting an Industry Talk & Stakeholders’ Forum — a space to connect, collaborate, and move our creative community forward.

🗓 February 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM
📍 VCDU Prince Hotel, Brgy. Imadejas, Butuan City

This session is open to all creatives from any domain — filmmakers, writers, designers, musicians, cultural workers, media practitioners, students, and industry partners. If you’re part of the creative ecosystem, this space is for you.

✅ Registration is FREE. To join, participants must register via the link (limited slots available). Registration Link: https://forms.gle/KsUhAdyemRdQRv7t6
🍽 Meals and snacks will be provided.
📜 A digital certificate will be given to all registered participants.

This Industry Talk, in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), brings together key stakeholders to strengthen and expand opportunities for creatives in the region.

Let’s build bridges, spark ideas, and shape the next wave of stories — together.

Let’s talk stories, cinema, and the future of our creative industries. As part of SineBalangay Independent Film Festival 2026, we’re hosting an Industry Talk & Stakeholders’ Forum — a space to connect, collaborate, and move our creative community forward. 🗓 February 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM to ...

08/01/2026

MinDA and the Department of Energy strengthened coordination to ensure a stable, reliable, and affordable power supply for Mindanao. The partnership supports growing investments by balancing firm baseload power with renewable energy, advancing the Green Energy Auction, and working closely with the private sector to meet the region’s future energy needs.

07/01/2026

The implementation of the Sitio Patag to Sitio Dela Concepcion Farm-to-Market Road has officially begun in the municipality of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, under the PRDP Scale-Up, marking the continued support of the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Caraga in strengthening the province’s cassava industry. Valued at ₱155 million, the project is expected to benefit 2,866 individuals and 347 households in the area.

| The implementation of the Sitio Patag to Sitio Dela Concepcion Farm-to-Market Road has officially begun in the municipality of Libjo, Dinagat Islands, under the PRDP Scale-Up, marking the continued support of the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Caraga in strengthening the province’s cassava industry. Valued at ₱155 million, the project is expected to benefit 2,866 individuals and 347 households in the area.

More details in the link in the comments section.

(via Department of Agriculture - Caraga)

07/01/2026

Inspired by the Philippines’ maritime heritage, the ASEAN 2026 Philippines Chairship logo symbolises connection, cooperation, and resilience.

The woven elements, drawn from the traditional Balangay, represent many nations moving forward as one, distinct in identity yet united by shared aspirations for peace, prosperity, and ASEAN Centrality.

As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairship in 2026, the logo captures a vision of a region guided by tradition, shaped by innovation, and inspired by unity, navigating the future together as one ASEAN Community.

07/01/2026

Three key wetland ecosystems in Mindanao — Lake Mainit, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve — have been formally recognized as internationally important sites for migratory waterbirds along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. These wetlands serve as critical resting, feeding, and stopover habitats for migratory birds traveling vast distances. However, they face increasing threats from habitat loss, climate change, land-use conversion, and other pressures. Their inclusion in the network reflects growing regional and international cooperation to protect and sustainably manage these vital ecosystems under the broader framework of the flyway partnership.

The recognition of these sites aligns with ongoing conservation efforts supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented in partnership with Philippine agencies. At the 12th Meeting of Partners of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership, the Philippines Flyway Project was launched with a $3 million grant — part of ADB’s Regional Flyway Initiative — to strengthen the protection, sustainable management, and restoration of priority wetlands including Lake Mainit and Sibugay, while also enhancing biodiversity, building local capacity, and supporting sustainable livelihoods and climate resilience for communities. As the lead coordinating agency for the Philippines in the BIMP-EAGA sub-regional cooperation framework, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) continues to foster partnerships like this with ADB and other stakeholders to further integrate sustainable environmental action into Mindanao’s development agenda.

Three wetlands in Mindanao were recently recognized as internationally important to migratory waterbirds along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. This brings the total number of flyway network sites in the Philippines to seven and in BIMP-EAGA to six. These sites provide the birds a place where they can rest and eat. However, they face habitat loss due to a combination of factors, including climate change, pollution, sea and land-use conversion, sea-level rise, illegal mining, deforestation, and droughts.

The newly designated sites in the Philippines are Lake Mainit, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve.

LEARN MORE ➡ https://bimp-eaga.asia/articles/three-mindanao-wetland-ecosystems-join-east-asian-australasian-flyway-network

07/12/2025

DINAGAT ISLANDS IS TOP 1 IN THE PH FOR TCOE PER CAPITA (FY 2024)! Dinagat Islands has been recognized by the BLGF as the number one province nationwide in Total Current Operating Expenditure per Capita for 2024, reflecting strong fiscal discipline, efficient resource management, and transparent governance under Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr., MPM. This milestone highlights the province’s continued progress and commitment to ensuring that public funds truly support quality services and sustainable development for all Dinagatnons.

📰𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭 𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗗 𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Nakab-ot na usab sa Probinsya sa Dinagat Islands ang usa ka dakong kadungganan human mahimong TOP 1 sa Total Current Operating Expenditures (TCOE) per Capita para sa FY 2024, nga gipanghatag sa Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) sa tibuok nasud.

Ang pasidungog gihatag atol sa Caraga LGU Assessors & Treasurers Awarding Ceremony niadtong Disyembre 2, 2025 sa Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. Kini nga kadungganan nagpakita sa talagsaong pagdumala sa kwarta sa gobyerno ug tin-aw nga pamaagi sa pagpangagamhanan ilawom sa liderato ni Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr., MPM.

Nagpamatood kini nga pasidungog sa lig-on nga paningkamot sa Gobernador sa maayong pag-budget, husto nga pag-apod-apod sa pondo, ug pagpaniguro nga ang gasto sa probinsya mosuporta gyud sa serbisyo publiko ug malungtarong kalamboan para sa tanang Dinagatnon.

📌 Si Gov. Nilo P. Demerey Jr. nagpadayon sa pagpanguna sa mga reporma ug programa nga nag-una ang pagka-epektibo, pagkamatinud-anon, ug pag-alagad sa katawhan—hinungdan nga ang maong pasidungog usa ka klarong timailhan sa padayong pag-uswag sa probinsya sa tibuok rehiyon.

💬 “Kini nga kadaugan para sa tanang Dinagatnon. Magpadayon kita sa pagtukod sa usa ka mas progresibo ug lig-on nga probinsya,” matud ni Gobernador Demerey.

Congratulations!, Employees and the People of the Province of Dinagat Islands!
Padayon sa maayong pang-gobyerno! 🌟✨

06/12/2025

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗗𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗣. 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗿. 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Mindanao Development Authority proudly congratulates Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr., MPM, our esteemed MinDA Board Member,for receiving the Hometown Hero Special Commendation at the BCYF Search for Hometown Heroes 2025.

The Benita & Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF) Search for Hometown Heroes is a national recognition program that honors individuals who consistently uplift their communities through responsive leadership, volunteerism, and civic responsibility. It highlights leaders whose initiatives go beyond their profession, inspiring a culture of service and empowering citizens to take part in nation‑building.

Governor Demerey’s leadership through the Remedy Action Center reflects these values - delivering swift, accountable, and people‑centered solutions that strengthen governance and improve community response.

Congratulations, Gov. Demerey, for exemplifying results‑oriented governance and inspiring a more resilient and progressive Mindanao!

26/11/2025

MinDA highlighted the strong results of the €35.5M EU-funded MinPAD-RISE Programme, reporting new farm-to-market roads, water systems, enterprise facilities, and strengthened cooperatives that cut travel time, ended waterborne diseases, and raised household incomes by up to 100%. Representing Sec. Leo Tereso Magno, Usec. Janet Lopoz emphasized that peace is made real through paved roads, clean water, and dignified livelihoods, reinforced by the launch of the Mindanao Development Tracker to guide evidence-based progress under the Mindanao Agenda 2023–2028.

Building on these gains, the EU and PH Government are introducing the €27M Partnerships for Peace and Development in Mindanao (PPDM) to further advance inclusive growth through good governance, normalization support, and the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus—where MinDA will lead efforts for IPs, IDPs, women, and GIDAs through farm learning hubs, renewable energy for agribusiness, and improved civil registration. The initiative aligns with President Marcos Jr.’s development agenda and reinforces a shared commitment to a more resilient, prosperous, and future-ready Mindanao.