(Photo from FB Page: Lani Cayetano)
In the final judgment conducted on September 23, 25 and 27, 2024 at the PICC office, the Board of Judges interviewed Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano to learn about the city's achievements in effective governance, trade and investment reforms, transparency, accountability, efficiency in delivering business services, and promoting continuous development for businesses in Taguig and the acceleration of local economic progress.
(Photo from Facebook Page: PCCI Most Business Friendly LGU Awards)
In addition to Taguig City, the short-listed top 5 nominees for Most Business-Friendly LGU in Metro Manila are:
1. Marikina City, led by Mayor Marcy Teodoro
2. Navotas City, led by Mayor John Rey Tiangco
3. Pasig City, led by Mayor Vico Sotto
4. Quezon City Government, led by Mayor Joy Belmonte
The final results will be announced on October 11, 2024, and the awarding ceremony will be held on October 23, 2024.
In this year's awarding, the PCCI aims to highlight the changes in LGUs, success stories and effective methods for business development, and continued partnership with the private sector in boosting the economy.
"We are humbled to be nominated alongside long-established cities like Quezon City, Navotas, Pasig, and Marikina. This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where businesses can thrive and grow, with the ultimate goal of turning this progress into meaningful opportunities and development for the people of Taguig," Mayor Cayetano stated in a post on her Facebook Page, Lani Cayetano.
"Many thanks to everyone in our business cluster who joined me in the panel: Admin Attorney Jose Luis Montales, BPLO Chief Attorney Maria Theresa Veloso, City Treasurer Attorney J. Voltaire Enriquez; and representing our social services, Executive Assistant for Health Dr. Cecille Montales," she added.
