The highly urbanized cities of Bacolod and Iloilo are among the five finalists in the City Level 1B category for the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit award of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry . “This recognition reflects our commitment to building a business-friendly city and driving growth in Bacolod,” Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said in a statement here Tuesday.
Let's continue to elevate Iloilo City to even greater heights,' he added. Bacolod and Iloilo were shortlisted along with the cities of Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, and Mandaue. The five finalists in the City Level 1B each received special recognition from the PCCI for “exemplifying commendable initiatives towards good governance reforms that promote trade and investments and significantly contribute to local economic development.