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