Accelerated climate action and strengthened disaster resilience: the plan will guide the region towards accelerating strategies for the protection and rehabilitation of critical ecosystems and restoration of ecological services in ensuring efficient, effective, and synergistic implementation of climate actions. This strategy will also secure the protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, reduce pollution, and manage wastes in the region.
Nurtured peace, security, and harmony: the military acknowledged that efforts should be enhanced to maintain the insurgency-free status of the region by continuing the livelihood programs for the families of the friends rescued (known before as former rebels) and pursuing the development efforts in the cleared areas. The movement of agricultural and fishery products are expected to increase through the safe transport of all commodity harvests to the trading areas. The administration of justice will be improved by increasing the number of cases solved annually.
Transparent, responsive, and accountable governance: the government and political leaders will continue to increase transparency and accountability in all government transactions and implement programs and projects that benefit the marginalized groups. The LGUs being at the frontline will be expected to practice good governance as a necessary condition to achieve the desired outcome of earning public trust.
RDC-9 Chairperson Mayor John Dalipe urged all stakeholders to work together to turn the plan into reality.
"Development requires everyone's commitment and perseverance. That said, let us continue to embody the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach in laying the foundation for a matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa lahat," Mayor John said.
The ZamPen RDP was formulated in collaboration with regional government agencies, local government units, the private sector, stakeholders’ groups, civil society, and development partners. (RVC/CCP/PIA9-Zamboanga Peninsula)
