PRESIDENTIAL Assistant for the Visayas Michael Lloyd Dino will represent Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go as a guest of honor and speaker at the 80th Commemoration of the Signing of the Charter of the City of Bacolod today at L' Fisher Hotel.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia, who disclosed this development, said: "as President Duterte's assistant in the Visayas and member of his Cabinet, Sec. Mike Dino works to interconnect the regions in the Visayas and sees to it that Malacañang is readily right at the doorstep of the Visayan community."
"He plays an important role for the Visayas, especially as we take Bacolod to the next chapter of our city's history. We look forward to hearing some good news from him with respect to future development in Bacolod and the province of Negros Occidental," Ang added.
Councilor Em Ang, executive director of the "Bacolod @ 80" celebrations, said the June 18 program will start with a mass at 8 a.m.
Leonardia, Representative Greg Gasataya, and Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran will deliver their messages.
The program will be followed immediately by an awarding ceremony.
The city government will honor individuals and organizations for its Most Outstanding Employees, Outstanding Taxpayers, Mayor's Special Citations, and Ang Banwahanon Awards –which is the highest award the city bestows to its citizens. (PR)