Achievements

Our Accomplishments

  • Adoption of NCC agenda by development partners
  • Appointment of an Investment Ombudsman
  • Infrastructure projects on schedule (EDSA Rehabilitation, Subic Bay Port, SCTEP, Manila Bulk Water, Aqueduct 5&6)
  • Implementation of the plan to institutionalize Quality Management Systems (QMS) in government agencies; ISO 9000 certification
  • Highest priority on Energy Cost Reduction
  • Metrics in improving English, Math, Science being developed with DepEd
  • Extension of ACR I-card validity to 5 years (from 1 year)
  • Easier Entry/Exit of foreign investors
  • Reduction of some costs for exporters
  • Reduced power costs at PEZA for locators
  • Help support increase in proficiency in English, Science and Math among teachers and students
  • Reduced drop-out rates in primary schools via nutrition support
  • Encourage Dualtech/On-the-Job-Training (OJT) initiatives
  • Private initiatives in infrastructure projects
  • Training towards becoming model cities/departments
  • Help increase finances for SMEs
  • Proposed more robust investors' assistance
  • Started Policy Improvement Programs(PIPs) to improve governance