Senator Cynthia Villar wished for more developments for Bacolod City, which marked its 1st Charter Day celebration recently under the newly-approved Republic Act (RA) 11146.
“Siyempre, gusto natin (Of course, we want) more developments for Bacolod. Mukhang maa-attain naman kasi makikita naman natin na maraming businesses na tinatayo dito sa Bacolod (It looks like it can be attained as we can see the many businesses sprouting in Bacolod),” Villar said.
The seasoned legislator, who was the guest of honor during the celebration held at the main lobby of the Government Center, said Bacolod City is getting more beautiful and she believes it will become one of the leading cities of the Philippines.
“We want more developments for Bacolod.”
This year marks Bacolod’s 81st year as a city. For the past year 80 years, the city marked its Charter Day every October 19, which was set by RA 7724.
It was later confirmed that the city’s Charter was actually signed by President Manuel L. Quezon on June 18, 1938 and approved in effect Commonwealth Act 326 which created Bacolod City.
October 19 was the inauguration of the first city officials, which was attended by Quezon in Bacolod.
The new law, RA 11146, was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte last year to correct the date of Bacolod’s Charter Day to June 18.
“Today is really your Charter Day and I’m glad to be one of those who passed RA 11146 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Nov. 9, 2018. The important milestone in the history of your city has been set right,” the veteran lawmaker said in her speech.
During the ceremony, the lady senator joined city officials led by Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya in awarding the city’s outstanding employees and outstanding taxpayers, and the mayor’s special citations for select individuals and groups.
“I’m glad to be part of the celebration. You (awardees) are the proof that this city is practicing good governance,” she said.
“You are the proof that this city is practicing good governance.”
Villar also underscored the need to put “high premium on honesty and integrity” in one’s profession and position.
“We owe it to the people that we are serving, but it should be a personal commitment,” she added.