Formation of Super Regions in the Philippines

Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle: Agribusiness focus.
Luzon Urban Beltway: Industrial and service center targeting global competitiveness.
Central Philippines: Tourism-centric development.
Agribusiness Mindanao: Agribusiness emphasis.
Cyber Corridor: Focus on information, communication technology, and knowledge economy.

Serve as catalysts and primary advocates for each super region’s development theme.
Ensure implementation of priority programs/projects per the 2006 State of the Nation Address and MTPIP.
Collaborate with local governments, national agencies, and development partners.
Devise operational policies for timely and cost-efficient project completion.
Submit monthly comprehensive reports on project progress, issues, and recommended solutions to the Presidential Management Staff.

Authorized to require assistance and information from government agencies including NEDA, DBM, PMS, and Infrastructure Monitoring Task Force.
May seek support from any government agency, GOCs, and GFIs.
Regional Development Councils obligated to aid Development Champions.
Media agencies to assist in communicating development initiatives to stakeholders and international audiences.

Northern Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle: PMS Director-General Arthur Yap.
Luzon Urban Beltway: Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Chairman Edgardo Pamintuan.
Central Philippines: Secretary of Tourism Joseph Ace Durano; with Secretary Cerge Remonde as Cabinet Officer for Regional Development of Region VII.
Agribusiness Mindanao: Presidential Adviser for the Peace Process Jesus Dureza.
Cyber Corridor: Commission on Information and Communication Technology Chairman Ramon Sales.

Development Champions’ operational needs to be funded by the budgets of the respective agencies they head.