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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 June 2026) — In discussions about regional development, attention often gravitates toward infrastructure projects, investment promotions, industrial parks, and economic growth targets. Roads are built, airports are expanded, and industries are encouraged to invest. These initiatives are important, but they are only part of the development equation. A region’s true competitive advantage rests not merely on the quality of its infrastructure but on the quality of its people. For the Davao Region, the most strategic investment may not be found in concrete and steel, but in classrooms, teachers, and learners. Education remains the foundation upon which sustainable regional transformation is built. The Department of Education’s Five-Point Reform Agenda arrives at a critical time for Philippine education. Learning losses from the pandemic, persistent gaps in literacy and numeracy, uneven access to educational resources, and the growing demand for futur...