We were on time last Thursday to witness the memorable Sisterhood Agreement Ceremony between San Juan City of Metro Manila and the City of Bacolod that started at 7 p.m. at the New Government Center. Floor Leader Homer Bais, Committee on Tourism chairman, welcomed all the distinguished guests.
Councilor El Cid Familiaran of Bacolod and Vice Mayor Francis Zamora of San Juan City introduced the Sanggunian Members of both cities, and then dinner followed. Dr. Roger Balo, City Administrator of Bacolod, introduced all the Department and Office Heads, then his counterpart in San Juan City did the same. Then the most awaited moment came which was the introduction of Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Ramos Leonardia and San Juan City Mayor Guia Guanzon Gomez. City Legal Officer Joselito Bayatan read the Agreement and Joint Declaration. The San Juan City department heads gifted their counterparts with a package of products from their city, while Bacolod City gifted Mayor Guia Gomez a doll that was her replica. Mayor Bing thanked Mayor Guia and her son, Congressman JV Ejercito, both of whom promised to help Bacolod City. The lovely Mayor was so impressed with our Government Center and disclosed that they are also building their own. During her speech the lady mayor spoke in Tagalog, Ilonggo and English, and even Taglish. Classmates of Mayor Guia Gomez in Bacolod, headed by Carminia Monfort and Joe Yelo were present, and thanked Mayor Bing for remembering to invite them. Delegates from San Juan City told me that they really enjoyed their stay at L’Fisher Hotel. On Friday, Rep. Albee Benitez of the 3rd district was their host. It was a very memorable affair with officials of both cities expressing a common desire to promote strong ties between them. Visayan Daily Star
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