The provincial government of Bataan inked a sisterhood agreement with the city government of General Santos to advance cultural and trade linkages.
The partnership also aim to promote and expand mutually beneficial initiatives, exchange of best practices, ideas, policies, programs, and projects in the following fields:
- social services
- economic enterprise and development
- public-private partnerships
- investments
- trade
- industries
- commerce
- micro, small and medium enterprises
- cultural heritage and the arts
- tourism
- information technology
- local government administration
- revenue generation
- resource management
- food and Halal industries
- environmental preservation
- education
- overall public service initiatives
In his message, Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III mentioned the similarity of Bataan and General Santos City in terms of agriculture, tourism, and its natural resources that may contribute to sharing of unique strategies towards advancement and progress.
“No one has the monopoly of excellence, as we can all be enriched by our experiences and best practices, sharing these excellencies with others could ensure extraordinary achievements that in the long run will benefit mankind as a whole, especially all Filipinos,” Garcia said.
Meanwhile, General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao expressed her trust and support to the sisterhood agreement and encouraged everyone to continue the good relationship started.
“This partnership is a proof of a strong and progressive government through cooperation and support of one another,” she furthered. (PIA 3)
