Friday, July 11, 2008 Mayor to bizmen: Invest in Bago
BAGO City Mayor Ramon 'Monet' Torres invited local and foreign investors to take a look at Bago City and consider putting up their business there during his State of the City Address (Soca) at the Bago City Coliseum the other day.
"We offer Bago to you as the next investment haven," he said before a capacity crowd composed of city and barangay officials, students, women, government employees and representatives of various organizations from the different sectors of the city.
"We encourage the influx of more investors as we offer a secured place for you to invest," Torres said, assuring would-be investors that the city will not meddle in their affairs to ensure the growth of their business.
Drawing inspiration from the legacy of his late uncle and former Mayor Ramon 'Tutay' Torres, the incumbent local chief executive steered the city on its course, delivering much-needed services and formulating programs that gave momentum to the progress initiated by his predecessors.
He lined up the gains and services rendered by his administration in an acronym B.A.G.O. with B for barangay empowerment and development, A for agri-industrial productivity, G for good governance and O for opportunities for Bagonhons.
Torres described his leadership as one that espouses transparency, sincerity and public service, which he pledged to pursue until the end of his term.
He also urged Bagoeños to take part in the city's journey to prosperity as he reiterated his leadership's commitment to serve his constituents. "Bago City needs you. Bago City needs your unselfish contribution towards our growth and continued progress."
"Much more, Bagonhons need a government that is sincere, transparent, competent and committed. Your officials will be here to extend that kind of service," Torres added.
