DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to receive a significant budgetary boost for Fiscal Year 2026 — a 36% increase under the Marcos administration — signaling a renewed national commitment to Mindanao’s long-term growth and stability. Data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) show that ₱363.409 million has been … [Read more...] about MinDA’s 2026 budget up 36%, defying reports of funding cuts
Secretary Leo Magno
MinDA eyes centralized market to boost Mindanao farmers’ livelihoods and ensure food security
DAVAO CITY----- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), led by Chairperson Secretary Leo Magno, has announced an ambitious plan to establish a centralized marketplace to support Mindanao’s farmers and strengthen food security across the region. The announcement was made during the Mindanao Farmers' Summit on Thursday, December 12, 2024, attended by over 800 farmers from … [Read more...] about MinDA eyes centralized market to boost Mindanao farmers’ livelihoods and ensure food security
Magno assumes the role of MinDA Chair
DAVAO CITY — Leo Tereso A. Magno, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), was sworn in on Tuesday morning, May 21, by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at the Palace. Magno replaces Secretary Maria Belen Acosta, who had been serving in the position. Acosta is questioning Magno’s appointment, citing the provision of Republic Act No. … [Read more...] about Magno assumes the role of MinDA Chair
Bureau of Immigration launches forensic documents lab in Davao
DAVAO CITY—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) unveiled its state-of-the-art Document Examination Laboratory at the Davao International Airport (DIA) on March 21 here. The anti-fraud section is the first of its kind in Mindanao Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco led the launching attended by Secretary Leo Tereso Magno, Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao and … [Read more...] about Bureau of Immigration launches forensic documents lab in Davao
Secretary Magno walks beyond Mindanao
DAVAO CITY --- Silent, simple and workaholic, that's how people of Davao City describe Secretary Leo Tereso Abella Magno, the man of President Ferdinand R, Marcos Jr. for Eastern Mindanao, who is also serving as Southern Mindanao Coordinator of Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS). Since the administration of Presidents Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took … [Read more...] about Secretary Magno walks beyond Mindanao
