CITY OF MALOLOS — Bulacan was ranked 8th among the country’s most competitive provinces by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the 10th Cities and Municipalities Competitive Summit held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando in a statement on Saturday (Sept. 30) vowed to strive even more for excellence of the province.
“As Bulacan continues to grow and evolve, it is poised to attract even more investments, create jobs, and provide its residents with an even higher quality of life. With a clear vision for the future and a strong sense of community, Bulacan is set to soar even higher in the years to come, solidifying its place as one of the Philippines’ most competitive and promising provinces,” Fernando said.
Among the 1,634 participating local government units, a total of 103 cities, municipalities, and provinces were awarded top rankings for various categories on Thursday night (Sept. 28) wherein Bulacan is the only province in Central Luzon that secured a spot in the Top 10 Most Competitive Province.
Also, the City of Baliwag garnered different awards including the 3rd spot for Overall Most Competitive among 1st to 2nd Class Municipalities, Top 5 in Infrastructure, Top 6 in Innovation, and Top 8 in Resiliency while the Municipality of Santa Maria landed on Top 4 in Infrastructure and Top 6 for Economic Dynamism; Municipality of Marilao on Top 6 in Economic Dynamism; Municipality of Angat on Top 7 for Most Improved 1st to 2nd Class Municipality; and City of Meycauayan on Top 3 for Special Award, Top Intellectual Property Filer.
Meanwhile, DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual emphasized the roles of every LGUs in the overall growth and resilience of the country.
“Our cities and communities are the bedrock of our society. It is where on which bedrock, we build the Philippines. They’re the living, breathing embodiments of our competitive spirit, culture, and aspirations. Ensuring their flourishing progress in a world in flux is not just a goal; it is a shared duty that binds us all,” Sec. Pascual stated.
The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) is an annual ranking of the cities and municipalities in the Philippines developed by the National Competitiveness Council through the Regional Competitiveness Committees (RCCs) to further boost local competitiveness based on Economic Dynamism, Government Efficiency, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Innovation. (UnliNews Online)
