| |
BIEN
UNIDO. The contingent of this young municipality is well-prepared
to compete in the Sinulog contest in Cebu City today.
Mayor
Niño Rey Boniel, this town, said that foremost in their
participation is to promote Bien Unido as the seaweeds capital
in the Visayas and the seaweeds basket in the province, as
well.
He
added that this town which celebrated its 26th Foundation
Day anniversary last Dec. 15, is also listed as the 4th highest
in seaweeds production in the country. The top three producers
came from provinces in Mindanao, Boniel said.
|
|
|
Boniel
further stated that his 3-year term as local chief executive
is divided into three stages of services. That on the
first year, he will concentrate in the promotion of
Bien Unido as a young progressive municipality, the
second year will focus on infrastructure projects then
the remaining term will be on livelihood programs.
Boniel
said that in this initial showcasing of their product
through this prestigious mardi gras, he hope some investors
will be enticed to pour their capital to further develop
the industry. Hence, redound to the development of their
town and sustain the livelihood of his constituents.
Bien UNido will be in the website, too, Boniel added.
|
Meanwhile,
the more than 100 members of the contingent are selected students
in the three secondary schools here. Preparations and practices
started since October of last year, Boniel concluded. (Wenny
Reyes)
|
