Declaration of Policy
- Accelerate socio-economic growth in Mindanao.
- Increase trade, tourism, and investment.
- Encourage private enterprise.
- Promote peace and development.
- Establish coordinated, integrated institutional mechanisms for Mindanao-wide development.
- Promote Mindanao and Palawan participation in BIMP-EAGA.
- MinDA to promote cultural unity and conflict-sensitive operations.
Goals and Objectives
- Provide an integrated peace and development framework.
- Provide strategic direction for accelerated socio-economic growth.
- Increase stakeholder participation and institutional mechanisms.
- Strengthen stakeholder involvement in peace and development.
Definitions
- "Act" refers to RA 9996.
- "Authority" means Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).
- "BIMP-EAGA" is a regional cooperation initiative involving Mindanao and neighboring regions.
- Various terms defining regional programs, projects, stakeholders, and data.
Creation and Coverage of MinDA
- MinDA is created to promote socio-economic development in Mindanao.
- Jurisdiction covers Regions IX, X, XI, XII, Caraga, ARMM, with Palawan included only in BIMP-EAGA matters.
- Principal office in Maramag, Bukidnon with possible area management offices (AMOs).
- Charter term of 50 years, renewable.
Powers and Functions
- Formulate integrated development framework aligning with national peace and development.
- Integrate, prioritize, program inter-regional Mindanao projects.
- Recommend technical support to agencies for development.
- Advocate Mindanao development policies.
- Promote investments and explore financing.
- Provide planning, management assistance.
- Establish comprehensive database.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on Mindanao-wide programs.
- Provide strategic direction.
- Facilitate timely implementation and public-private partnerships.
- Review and recommend projects to NEDA Board.
- Serve as Philippine Coordinating Office for BIMP-EAGA.
- Receive and administer donations and grants.
- Exercise legal personality including suing, holding property.
- Submit annual reports to President and Congress.
MinDA Board of Directors
- Provides policy direction and approval.
- Composed of MinDA Chairperson, RDC Chairpersons, Senators, House Committee Chairs, local executives, SPDA Administrator, NCMF Head, and private sector representatives.
- Private sector members serve six-year staggered terms with per diem.
- Board sets rules, explores financing, creates committees, and ensures policy harmony.
- Requires quorum of 50%+1 for valid decisions.
Executive Committee
- A subset of the Board composed of key representatives.
- Acts for the Board on urgent matters when Board not in session.
- Powers are delineated by Board rules.
BIMP-EAGA Advisory Board
- Composed of MinDA Chairperson as Head, RDC and REDPB Chairpersons, Senator, House Committee Chair, Palawan officials, and BIMP-EAGA Business Council representatives.
- Recommends policies to ensure participation of Mindanao and Palawan.
- Coordinates with Department of Foreign Affairs and ASEAN.
Integrated Mindanao Development Framework
- Authority formulates a comprehensive plan aligning with national peace and development initiatives.
- Office for Planning, Policy, and Programming leads formulation.
- Stakeholder participation ensures ownership.
- Framework submitted to NEDA for integration into national plans.
- LGUs align their local plans with the framework.
Role in Peace and Development Initiatives
- Ensures alignment with national peace and security policies.
- Coordinates with disaster and peace councils for effective response.
Advocacy Role
- Conducts fora to identify Mindanao policy issues.
- Forms and prioritizes Mindanao policy agenda.
- Board reviews agenda annually.
Investment Promotion
- Facilitates investment through an investment facilitation unit.
- Promotes Mindanao-wide and inter-regional investment opportunities.
- Coordinates trade missions and public-private partnerships.
Institutional Linkages
- Coordinates with LGUs, national agencies, NGOs, POs, and private sector.
- Collaborates closely with SPDA and ARMM REDPB.
- Consults Regional Development Councils and respects mandates of national agencies.
Organizational Structure
- Chairperson determines organizational structure within civil service laws.
- May appoint Vice-Chairperson and establish Manila Liaison Office.
- Promotes hiring qualified Mindanawons and human resource development.
- Personnel selection based on merit.
Executive Officers
- Chairperson appointed by President with Cabinet rank for six years.
- Chairperson qualifications include advanced degree and residence in Mindanao.
- Chairperson serves as Philippine Senior Official for BIMP-EAGA.
- Executive Director appointed by President assists Chairperson, qualified with relevant experience and residence.
Appropriations
- Initial budget charged to predecessor MEDCo.
- Annual budget to be increased by 100% included in General Appropriations Act.
- Transfers all MEDCo assets and liabilities to MinDA.
Amendments
- Board may amend or revise implementing rules as necessary.
Transitory Provisions
- MEDCo abolished and its resources transferred to MinDA.
- No mandatory separation of employees during transition.
- Authority office to remain in Davao City until permanent HQ established.
- Repealing clause covers inconsistent laws and preserves MinDA powers.
- Separability clause affirms validity of unaffected provisions.
- Implementing Rules effective upon Board approval and publication.