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settlements; infrastructure and mode of transport in these alternative routes will be
guided by geohazards maps. The intent is to prevent the loss of lives and property,
and minimize disruptions in economic activity even with the onslaught of natural
calamities.

Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022

Overall Framework

We are building a future where every Filipino enjoys a matatag, maginhawa, at
panatag na buhay. Just like any building construction, we begin by laying down a
strong foundation for more inclusive growth, a high-trust and resilient society, and
a globally-competitive knowledge economy. The impact will be manifested in the
following outcomes:

• The Philippines will be an upper middle-income country by 2022.
• Growth will be more inclusive as manifested by a lower poverty incidence
in rural areas – from 30 percent in 2015 to 20 percent in 2022.
• The Philippines will have a high level of human development by 2022.
• The unemployment rate will decline from 5.5 percent to 3-5 percent in
2022.
• There will be greater trust in government and in society.
• Individuals and communities will be more resilient.
• Filipinos will have greater drive for innovation.

These foundational outcomes should be able to support the succeeding medium-
term plans, all the way to 2040 and beyond.

Strategic Outcomes

A matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay by 2040 will be achieved if we are
able to lay down the foundation for inclusive growth, a high-trust and resilient
society, and a globally-competitive knowledge economy by 2022. This goal will be
supported by three pillars - Malasakit, Pagbabago, and Patuloy na Pag-unlad - which
are further supported by strategic policies and macroeconomic fundamentals, and
built on a solid bedrock of safety, peace and security, infrastructure, and a healthy
environment.

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