FROM a do-nothing scenario, Mindanao can reach its high development potential through envisioning alternative futures. The urban future of MindanaoFor a long time, it seemed that Mindanao was perceived as the backdoor to the Philippines. Prioritizing development projects in MindanaoUnder the Duterte administration, the allocated budget for both the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and the Mindanao Development Authority has increased significantly. Infrastructure projects are also already in the pipeline like the Mindanao Railway System that will total 2,000 kilometers in length. Mindanao should adopt the globally competitive practices of the best countries of the world.

Source: Manila Times February 22, 2017 16:24 UTC