THE CITY of Bacolod was named the country’s most liveable urban center during The Manila Times Philippine Model Cities Forum and Awards on Thursday at the New World Manila Bay Hotel in Manila, besting 12 other cities.
URBAN OASES The Manila Times President and CEO Dante Francis ‘Klink’ Ang 2nd (extreme right) and COO Blanca Mercado (extreme left) pose together with The Philippine Model Cities: Beyond the Most Liveable Urban Centers winners – Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia (center) and special awardees Nunungan, Lanao de Norte Mayor Marcos Mamay, Marco Polo Davao General Manager Dottie Wurgler-Cronin for Davao City, San Fernando, Pampanga Mayor Edwin Santiago, Batangas City Mayor Beverly Rose Dimacuha, Zamboanga City Mayor Isabel Climaco, Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita Abalos, General Santos Vice Mayor Shirlyn Nograles, Sta. Rosa City Administrator Manuel Alipon, Laoag City Mayor Chevylle Fariñas, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Tagaytay City Planning Officer Carlos Zuñiga and Naga City Mayor John Bongat. PHOTO BY ROGER RAÑADA