On 17th September, 2016, CG Abdullah met Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairman and Member of National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Ambassador Datu Haji Abul Khayr D. Alonto in Davao City. Amb. Alonto replaced Secretary Luwalhati Ricassa Antonino.
In attendance at the meeting were Bai Norhata Alonto, Mr. Edgar Bullecer of Unifrutti and Honorary Consul of Palau Hon. Federico Ledesma Puyod
President Duterte has sworn into office 43 new government officials, including the new Chairman of the MinDA and the General Manager of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). All the new appointees took oath on 12th September, 2016.
MinDA was created through Republic Act No. 9996, or the Mindanao Development Authority Act of 2010, to accelerate the socioeconomic growth of the region by increasing trade, tourism and investments, encouraging private enterprise, and advancing peace and development efforts. MinDA also represents the country in the BIMP-EAGA.
Consulate General of Malaysia
Davao City
Philippines
17th September, 2016