The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Negros Island Region (NIR) and the Regional Development Council (RDC) NIR, in partnership with the World Bank, convened officials from local government units, regional line agencies, the private sector, and other development partners for the regional report launch and forum “From Cities to Corridors: Unlocking the Philippines’ Urban Growth Potential” Nov. 12 in Bacolod City.