Palawan — Regional leaders across MIMAROPA gathered in the coastal town of San Vicente, Palawan, to align their priorities for long-term economic growth and infrastructure development. Hosted by Palawan Governor Amy Roa Alvarez, the 94th Regional Development Council MIMAROPA Full Council Meeting brought together top provincial executives last September 11, 2026. This high-level assembly marks a decisive step toward strengthening cross-island cooperation and securing strategic national funding for Southwestern Tagalog.
Governors Unite in Palawan
The historic gathering brought together key leaders from across the archipelago, including RDC Chairperson and Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor, Marinduque Governor Melecio Go, Occidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo Gadiano, and Romblon Governor Trina Firmalo-Fabic. Host Governor Amy Roa Alvarez welcomed her fellow provincial executives to San Vicente, emphasizing Palawan’s commitment to regional unity. The gathering highlighted how island provinces, despite geographic separation, share common goals in boosting local tourism, protecting natural marine ecosystems, and building disaster-resilient local communities.
Planning Future Infrastructure Investments
A central focus of the 94th Full Council Meeting was reviewing and endorsing the Proposed Fiscal Year 2028 Agency Regional National Investment Programs alongside crucial feasibility study proposals. These comprehensive investment frameworks outline priority funding requirements for inter-island transport links, renewable energy grids, agricultural facilities, and health systems across the five provinces. By establishing these technical proposals well in advance, council leaders ensure that local projects gain strong support during national budget deliberations in Manila.
Building a Stronger Region
The successful assembly reinforces the council's ongoing mission to foster an inclusive, sustainable, and progressive economic climate across MIMAROPA. Through shared policy alignment and coordinated development strategies, provincial leaders are improving trade connections and public service delivery for millions of island residents. As implementation moves forward, this unified approach sets a firm foundation for Southwestern Tagalog’s long-term economic resilience and regional prosperity.
