DAVAO, Feb. 17 -- The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) affirmed its full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to accelerate priority projects identified by the regions, ensuring harmonized coordination across Mindanao, an official said Tuesday.

In a statement, MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said the agency's role is to guarantee that regional priorities are not only heard but acted upon. His statement followed the President's recent meeting with the Regional Development Council in Region 9.

Magno thanked the administration for placing Mindanao at the center of national development, describing it as a genuine partnership between local communities and the national government.

He underscored the urgency of adv...