In recent years, the Davao Region has consistently posted growth above the national average, being the second fastest growing region of the country in 2017, at 10.9 percent GDP growth. We are counting on our rural banks to assist in further bringing about economic progress to the rural communities.
In particular, I would like to convey my special thanks to Peter Dirou, Terry Reid, Anthony Frazer, and Simon Thompson from the ADB PSDI team, John Kimbler from Paradigm Applications (software Vendor), DSG Ms Tracy Wong and Glenys Andrews (SGO).