Mindanao Development Authority Explained

Agency Name:Mindanao Development Authority
Nativename:Pangasiwaang Pangkaunlaran ng Mindanao
Jurisdiction:Development of Mindanao
Headquarters:Davao City, Philippines
Chief1 Name:Leo Tereso Magno
Chief1 Position:Chairperson
Parent Agency:Office of the President of the Philippines

The Mindanao Development Authority (Filipino: Pangasiwaang Pangkaunlaran ng Mindanao, abbreviated MinDA) is a government agency of the Philippines created through Republic Act 9996 or the Mindanao Development Authority Act of 2010. The office is mandated to promote, coordinate and facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect socioeconomic development of Mindanao. MinDA is the permanent Philippine Coordinating Office (PCOBE) for the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), that ensures the active participation of Mindanao and Palawan in the sub-regional economic cooperation.[1] The agency is currently chaired by Leo Tereso Magno.[2]

Board members

Board Member Representation/Agency
Leo Tereso Magno. MinDA Chairperson
RDC 9 Chairperson
Gov. Philip TanRDC 10 Chairperson
RDC 11 Chairperson
Mayor Ronnel RiveraRDC 12 Chairperson
Gov. Dale CorveraRDC 13 Chairperson
Murad EbrahimBARMM Chief Minister
Sen. Migz ZubiriSenate of the Philippines
Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo Chairperson, House Committee on Mindanao Affairs
Rep. Rogelio Pacquiao Chairperson, House Committee on BIMP-EAGA Affairs
Councilor Danilo DayanghirangUnion of Local Authorities of the Philippines President
VacantCONFED-Mindanao President
Abdulgani A. SalapuddinSouthern Philippines Development Authority Administrator/CEO
Guiling A. MamondiongNational Commission on Muslim Filipinos Secretary
Engr. Sherwin Mylil S. BegyanPrivate Sector Representative - Business
Sofronio V. Talisic Private Sector Representative - NGO
VacantPrivate Sector Representative - Academe

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act 9996 or the Mindanao Development Authority Act of 2010 . 17 February 2010 . Official Gazette of the Philippines . 27 February 2013.
  2. News: Ousted Mindanao Dev't Authority chair defies Palace termination order . 28 May 2024 . ABS-CBN . 28 May 2024 . en.