Win elevates town to Hall of Fame
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By Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff reporter
San
Nicolas, Ilocos Norte—The multi-awarded San
Nicolas municipality again shone in the national arena after it was chosen as
one of the most business-friendly local government units in the country. The
win this year—third in a row—also elevates the municipality into the search’s
Hall of Fame.
San Nicolas officials led by
mayor Melanie Grace P. Valdez and vice mayor Alfredo “Boying” P. Valdez
received the award for the Most Business-Friendly Municipality Level 1 on Oct.
24 at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.
Highly respected businesspersons
led by Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) president Alfredo M.
Yao personally handed the award to the Valdez couple.
In an interview after
receiving the award, Ms. Valdez said she is very thankful to the organizers for
choosing San Nicolas as the top winner in its category in the last three years.
She stressed that this proves
the municipal government is continuously attracting investors to the town.
SM Prime Holdings is the
latest big investor in the town as it opened its Save More Market recently.
To keep in step with the
changing times and to attract more investors, the municipal government also
amended its local investment code recently. The amendment paves the way in
giving more benefits to both the prospective investors and the local work
force.
Meanwhile, Mr. Yao in his
president’s report first thanked all the business community, the government and
other development stakeholders who participated in this 40th
Philippine Business Conference (PBC).
Mr. Yao said this year’s PBC
seeks to accentuate the best that the Filipino products and services can offer
to both the domestic and global fronts.
This year’s theme, “Proudly
Pinoy: Partnering Towards Sustained Growth”, highlights the competitiveness of
local industries and the quality of Philippine-made products and services.
It is all about promoting the
Philippine brand and creating the country’s niches and value additions in the Asean
and global value chains, Yao said.
“The 40th PBC is
not just a display of the exuberance and passion that is borne of our love for
our crafts, but it is a celebration of each and every Filipino firm and
individuals making names for themselves in environments where both creativity
and quality is required,” Mr. Yao emphasized.
Different business entities,
towns, cities, provinces and development stakeholders also showcased their
respective products in their own booths.
During the awarding
ceremonies, different awards were also given: Media Scholarship Awards; Alfredo
M. Yao Intellectual Property Awards; Excellence in Ecology and Economy; Most
Business-Friendly LGU Awards and the Most Outstanding Chamber Awards.
Winners for the city category
are Valenzuela City for Level 1 and Calapan City for Level 3. Calapan also was
inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The municipality of San
Felipe in Zambales topped category Level II.
For the provincial category,
Tarlac was awarded the most business-friendly province and was also inducted
into the Hall of Fame.
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