Bacolod Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez and Rep. Greg Gasataya said they will continue to align their programs for the city with the priorities of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Benitez and Gasataya, who issued their statements after the president delivered his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 24, also thanked him for his dedication to the country.
“As the City Mayor of Bacolod, I am committed to aligning our local government efforts with the national agenda to bring about positive change for our citizens, and I am confident that similar dedication is mirrored in leaders across the country,” Benitez said.
“Hand in hand with the national government, we shall work tirelessly to fulfill the aspirations of every Filipino, knowing that the administration’s efforts benefit not only Bacolod but the entire nation,” the mayor added.
Gasataya said “it is a pleasure to know that our plans and vision in service align, especially in terms of health, education and capacity-building, social services, and infrastructure development”.
“As evident in the thousands of scholars, medical and financial assistance beneficiaries, and emergency employment grants, the national government has been nothing short of supportive in our efforts to realize and enable our goals for the City of Bacolod and its people,” he added.
The reassurance of the President to link Negros, Panay, and Guimaras is also a welcome development as it would truly help stimulate local tourism and economic growth in the region, Gasataya said.*