In relation to the functions specified in Section 5 of the IRR, the DEPDev Regional Offices shall have the following functions:

(a) Ensure that regional and local development priorities are aligned with national plans, without prejudice to other means identified by the DEPDev Secretary to address delays in the achievement of Philippine Development Plan (PDP) goals.

(b) Ensure that the national and regional plans and programs are coherent. For this purpose, the DEPDev Secretary and the Executive Secretary shall regularly convene regional national investment programming dialogues between RDC chairs and Cabinet Secretaries to formulate, update, and prioritize the roster of the DEPDev-DBM priority public investment projects;

(c) Oversee the integration of plans and programs of regional agencies, state universities and colleges (SUCs), special development bodies, and LGUs into the regional and national plans. The DEPDev Regional Offices shall provide assistance to regional line agencies, LGUs, SUs, and special development bodies in identifying and developing programs and projects;

(d) Evaluate and review proposed policies, programs, and projects in the region;

(e) Review proposed land use plans of regions, provinces, highly urbanized cities (HUCs), and independent component cities in terms of their consistency with the regional development plan;

(f) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of plans, policies, programs, and projects;

(g) Provide technical and secretariat support to their respective RDCs;

(h) Undertake research and ensure knowledge utilization for regional development and productivity;

(i) Provide technical assistance to development partners in the region in accordance with the DEPDev’s functions.