As the roadmap for the socio-economic development of Western Visayas in the medium-term, the Regional Development Plan lays down the foundation for a more inclusive growth, a high trust society, and a globally competitive economy with emphasis on “matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay
para sa lahat.” It takes into consideration the 0 to 10 socio-economic agenda of the President, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and tackles region-specific issues and concerns along gender and development, migration and development, and disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.