Bulacan bags Most Business-Friendly LGU

MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY PROVINCE. Governor Daniel R. Fernando (center) in all smiles, receives the Most Business-Friendly LGU Award Province Level for the Province of Bulacan from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. during the 48th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E) held at the Fiesta Pavilion, The Manila Hotel, Manila on Thursday. Also in the photo is Provincial Planning and Development Office Head Arlene Pascual (right). (PPAO Photo)

Bulacan’s commendable efforts in adopting and instituting innovative and best practices in good governance in partnership with the private sector was once again recognized as it is conferred with the Most Business-Friendly LGU Award-Province Level during the 48th Philippine Business Conference and Expo held at the Fiesta Pavilion, The Manila Hotel, Manila on Thursday.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. congratulated the awardees and said that the government is now hard at work at recovering the many opportunities lost prior to the global health crisis while navigating the waters of the New Normal.

“These awards signify your efforts to make your communities a faster-growing, more progressive, more economically agile community, and in the face of our new global post-pandemic economy,” the president said.

For his part, Fernando thanked the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the recognition and said that Bulacan will continue to work on its commitment to establish a vibrant local economy, provide opportunities for every Bulakenyo, and ensuring that no one will be left behind.

“Ang mga ganitong uri ng parangal ay nagpapatunay na tinatahak natin ang tamang landas tungo sa tagumpay. Paalala ito para sa amin na lalong magpursige upang ibigay ang pinakamataas na uri ng serbisyo-publiko sa aming mga kalalawigan.(These type of recognition prove that we are taking the right path to success. This is a reminder for us to work harder to provide the highest type of public service in our provinces.),”

the governor said.

This year’s award highlights LGU success stories and best practices in restoring, resuming, and increasing business operations at the local level in partnership with the private sector.