Mayor Rabat on creation of MDDA: Big boost to Mati City’s development, economy
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Mati City Mayor Michelle N. Rabat has welcomed the recent Senate approval of the bill creating the Metropolitan Davao Development Authority (MDDA).
In a statement, the mayor said once the bill becomes a law, it will be a big boost to the development and economy of Mati, which will also be part of the MDDA.
“God really answers prayers. Initial plan does not include Mati because it is far off the path. But (after) further studies and thoughtful considerations, it was decided that Mati City be included. Big boost to our development and economy,” she said.
Under the bill, the MDDA shall have jurisdiction over the core local government units (LGUs), namely, cities of Panabo, Tagum and Island Garden City of Samal (IGACoS) in Davao del Norte; Digos in Davao del Sur; and highly urbanized City of Davao; and the municipalities of Carmen in Davao del Norte, and Sta. Cruz in Davao del Sur.
The City of Mati in Davao Oriental, and the municipalities of Maco in Davao de Oro, and Malita in Davao Occidental are meanwhile its annex LGUs.
The bill is one of the initiatives of the Metropolitan Davao Development Coordinating Committee (MDDCC), a special committee under the Regional Development Council (RDC) XI headed by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.
