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“WE extend heartfelt greetings to all our Filipino-Chinese friends and to the entire Fil-Chi community for a prosperous New Year. We also humbly express our deep gratitude for their unwavering support and fervent commitment to economic prosperity and good governance.”
Ito ang bungad na pahayag ni former Davao City Representative at Civil Service Commission Chair Karlo Nograles bilang pakikiisa sa pagpasok ng taon ng Wood Snake na simbolo ng magandang kinabukasan, masaganang ani, espiritwal at pagpaparami.
Ayon kay Nograles, hindi matatawaran ang ambag ng Filipino-Chinese businesses sa ekonomiya ng Davao City at binigyan-diin ang mahalagang papel nito sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng lungsod bilang economic at entrepreneurial hub sa Mindanao.
“Our Fil-Chi friends have always been indispensable in driving Davao City commerce forward. You cannot overstate their contributions to the local economy,” wika ni Nograles.
“The best token of our appreciation to those who invest financial and human capital in Davao City is to improve the business environment — to make doing business even easier and more convenient, to lay down a comprehensive economic plan, and to modernize every aspect of Davao’s economy,” dugtong the long-time public servant.
Muling nanindigan si Nograles sa pagsusulong ng computerization at automation ng pamahalaang lungsod sa pag-iisyu ng business licenses at permits, gayundin ang pagkakaroon ng detalyadong database para sa mas mabilis ng transaksyon.
Nais din ng former legislator na mapabuti ang transport at road network ng Davao City para sa mas mabilis na pagbiyahe ng mga produkto at mapalakas ang mga negosyo, sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatupad ng iba’t-ibang infrastructure projects at education training.
“’Pag buhay ang negosyo, nakikinabang ang Dabawenyo. When businesses succeed, they create jobs, generate revenue, and bring in investments that uplift our communities. As we look to the future of Davao, we must ensure that our city remains a place where businesses—big and small—can grow and thrive,” ani Nograles.
“Davao has always been a powerhouse in Mindanao, and with the right policies and the appropriate programs, we can take it to the next level—attracting more investors, supporting homegrown entrepreneurs, and creating more opportunities for our people. By improving our business climate, we don’t just help companies—we create a vibrant, more prosperous Davao for everyone,” dagdag ng former CSC chair at Davao City mayoralty candidate.
