Provincial Development & Physical Framework Plan, 2008-2013Province Of Antique
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Our province is now one of the fast growing provinces in Region VIwith various investors who ventured their luck not only in San Jose deBuenavista, its capital town, but almost all throughout the province. I believethat we are now realizing our vision to make Antique: a haven of free,peaceful and environment-friendly communities engaged in world competitiveenterprises and proud of its rich cultural heritage. These developments cannotbe made possible without the ultimate support of multi-sectoral groups thathad partnered for Antique’s development. Likewise, I am also blessed tohave capable and very supportive executive staff as prime movers inachieving the major thrusts I committed to deliver for Antiqueños: education,health and nutrition, food security, tourism, culture, history and arts; andenvironmental management. As I finally step down as the 22
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Governor of this province, I wouldmake sure that “a blue print” document in the form of the ProvincialDevelopment and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) is formulated andapproved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. This is in compliance withSection 106 (a) of the local government code of 1991, requiring each localgovernment units (LGUs), to have a comprehensive multi-sectoraldevelopment plan to be initiated by the Provincial Development Council andapprove by its sanggunian. Similarly, to conform with the JointMemorandum Order No. 1 Series of 2007, that LGUs are mandated in thecase of the Provincial Government Unit to formulate the ProvincialDevelopment and Physical Framework Plan to be assisted by the NationalEconomic Development Authority (NEDA) adopting the new Provincial/LocalPlanning and Expenditure Management Guidelines. In order to effectivelyformulate this document the Provincial/Local Planning and ExpenditureManagement Core Team was created through an issuance of Executive OrderNo. 390, series of 2007 to spearhead the preparation of the said plan.,The Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) link the networks of plans covering the national, regional, provincial and municipallevels. It contributes to the efficient allocation and utilization of land andother physical resources for maximum social and economic benefits. Itspreparation is spearheaded by the Provincial/Local Planning and ExpenditureManagement (PLPEM) Team through the Provincial Planning andDevelopment Office. It provides development strategies on settlement andinfrastructure development, agricultural production, tourism, sustainable