Bacolod continues ties with Keelung, Taiwan
BACOLOD CITY -- "It's a continuing friendship between our two cities," Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia said during his birthday celebrations referring to his special guests from Keelung City, Taiwan.
The mayor considered the visit of Keelung City Officials headed by Mayor Chang Tong-Rong who came all the way from Keelung, Taiwan, Republic of China as a significant part of the celebration.
The Keelung City officials came to reassure Leonardia and the city of Bacolod of a continuing friendship between Keelung and Bacolod.
Leonardia said Keelung City is one of the most generous among Bacolod's sister cities.
"Significantly, it is this city [Keelung] that has given us so much, probably the most generous among our sister cities, although we are not saying that the others are not generous. We are only giving them due recognition. It is just a question of paying tribute to what they have given us," said Leonardia in his speech.
A possible landmark to be built that will signify the strong ties between two cities were initially done during the visit.
"On a personal note, I find this very fulfilling because nagbunga na ang gin tanum ko sang 1996 (my efforts in 1996 has now bore its fruits). The lesson there is that the things that we do sometimes cannot be appreciated at first but eventually, with a good purpose, chances are, they will bear good fruit," said Leonardia.
The Keelung City officials have also inked an agreement with officials of Bacolod City for a renewal of the protocol agreement as sister cities. (CMO/PIA/EAD)