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The third pillar, Patuloy na Pag-unlad, will focus on science, technology, and
innovation (PDP Chapter 14). The Science and Technology Coordinating Council
will be strengthened as monitoring mechanism for this. The Commission on
Population will be actively involved in ensuring that policies and programs are
implemented for the country to take advantage of the demographic dividend (PDP
Chapter 13).

The various Cabinet clusters and NEDA Board committees will serve as monitoring
mechanism for cross-cutting and bedrock strategies on macroeconomic policy
(PDP Chapter 15), the national competition policy (PDP Chapter 16), peace and
public order and safety (PDP Chapters 17-18), infrastructure (PDP Chapter 19),
and the environment (PDP Chapter 20).

The PDP 2017-2022 Results Matrices contains the required statistics, indicators,
and information gathering systems that need to be developed to cover the new
priorities. The Philippine Statistical System, through the PSA, will lead the crafting
of the Philippine Statistical Development Program 2017-2023.

NEDA shall also spearhead a communication and engagement program to inform
and actively engage stakeholders throughout the Plan period.

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