The department heads evaluated the old processes, systems and undertakings of the province, as the new administration embarks on a bid to make Davao del Norte a welfare province.

While bent on securing the vantage position of the province, Governor Anthony del Rosario earlier declared his intention to turn the province into a welfare state, “where we are able to provide the basic requirements for the well-being and social support of all the Dabaonon citizens.”

The hands-on governor himself led the discussions and actively participated in all the activities of the strategic planning workshop for the Capitol officials held at the Seda Abreeza Hotel, Davao City.

While he assured to continue the legacy of his predecessor, the governor stressed the need to stop the implementation of programs that “have lost their relevance”.

Del Rosario, however, assured the continuity of existing programs and projects that have enduring impact.

He further underscored the importance of identifying baseline data and new indicators of success of the new programs, projects and activities that his administration will undertake in the next three years, in pursuit of his 10-point development agenda BEST PEOPLE.

The strategy is spelled as Balanced ecology, Enhanced agri-aquaculture, Sustainable tourism, Transformative leadership, People empowerment; Education and sports; Optimum health and social services; Public-private partnership; Link to the world; Employment and livelihood opportunities.

He directed the streamlining of institutional systems, approaches and activities to keep the relevance of the province in this new era of inclusive growth, peace and prosperity.

“We should do this to remain significant in today’s changing socio-political milieu amid a backdrop of an ever more globalizing world,” he said.