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2010-07-30CdeO’s Growth Cited In AIM Study
by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/ City Council OfficeTHERE is no doubt that Cagayan de Oro city is one of the fastest growing city in the country today.
In his special report during the City Council regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas, Councilor Ramon Tabor yesterday announced that the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center (APC) has listed the city as one of the three cities in the country with the most dynamic economy. Quoting a report published in the Manila Times last July 26, 2010, he said Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Angeles were cited for generating a high level of market opportunities, lending activity, participation in business organizations and trade fairs, access to finance, foreign interest, tourist attractiveness and website availability.Councilor Tabor stressed that the city has attained this not because of its officials but because of the help and cooperation of its constituents. He said the city should strive to maintain this and aspire to go higher in other categories.“It is incumbent upon us to sustain this momentum,” he addedThe report indicated that Davao, Olongapo and San Fernando got high points for their level of safety and the quality of their environment, including the peace and order situation and pollution management. Meanwhile, Cebu, Zambonga, Olongapo, Batangas, San Fernando (La Union), Pagadian, Legazpi, Surigao, and Tuguegarao emerged as the Most honest and transparent cities. Meanwhile, Davao, Batangas and San Fernando (La Union) had the Most Support for micro, small and medium enterprises.Councilor Tabor said the different committees of the city council should study ways to improve the city’s standing in these categories. He believes Cagayan de Oro can still make it to the top in all other areas. (LCR)
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