AWARD. Bacolod City officials led by Mayor Evelio Leonardia (sixth from right) receive the Special Citation Award for Most Business Friendly Local Government Unit (City Level 1B) from officials of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by president Alegria Limjoco (second from right) during the 45th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at The Manila Hotel in Manila City last night. The citation was given to the city for its sustained efforts to accelerate socio-economic growth and development as reflected by the significant increase in the new investments and locally-generated income. (Erwin P. Nicavera)