By Nimfa Estrellado Sariaya Mayor Marcelo Gayeta (Photo from Mayor Marcelo Gayeta/FACEBOOK) SARIAYA, Quezon - Sariaya, known as the &quo...
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| Sariaya Mayor Marcelo Gayeta (Photo from Mayor Marcelo Gayeta/FACEBOOK) |
SARIAYA, Quezon - Sariaya, known as the "Heritage Town of Quezon" and the "Art Deco Capital of Southern Luzon," is a bustling municipality in the province. Its well-preserved ancestral houses and vibrant artistic scene add to its appeal, and it is about to become Quezon's newest city.
With its rapid growth and development in recent years, Sariaya has proven itself as a worthy contender for cityhood. Having a population exceeding 161,000, it is the most populous municipality in Quezon and ranks 19th nationwide. A strong economy based on trade, tourism, and agriculture further supports this demographic weight.
The journey towards cityhood has been spearheaded by Sariaya Mayor Marcelo Gayeta, who envisions Sariaya as a "modern and progressive city" while preserving its unique character. His administration has implemented various infrastructure projects, including a new government complex, a business center, and a super health center. These initiatives are laying the groundwork for a city that can efficiently serve its growing population and attract further investment.
In the second "Gilas Diyalogo," held on January 23 at the Queen Margarette Hotel in Lucena City, he proudly announced that the city has successfully met all the requirements for cityhood and that, due to proper tax collection and voluntary tax payment by the residents, the city has been able to generate sufficient revenue to support its programs and projects, making the town's income reach over PHP 120 million in 2023, and the official believes this year, 2024, will bring even more economic growth and development for the city.
Gayeta added that they have already formed a technical team that will focus on preparing the necessary documents so that the process of becoming a city in the town of Sariaya can proceed smoothly. This technical team will work closely with government agencies and officials to ensure that all legal requirements are met and all necessary paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
It is estimated that the town of Sariaya will finally become a city in 2025, as long as the necessary steps and requirements are followed. The town's progress in completing the paperwork and meeting the criteria gives confidence that it is on track to achieve its goal of cityhood by 2025.
He emphasized the city's commitment to providing efficient delivery of basic services, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, which has greatly contributed to the overall progress and satisfaction of its constituents.
Once cityhood is achieved, neighboring towns and cities will also benefit from the improved infrastructure and services provided by Sariaya. This will lead to further economic growth and development in the region, creating a positive ripple effect for the entire province of Quezon.
Meanwhile, during the "Gilas Dyalogo" sessions, various issues and concerns are discussed, allowing media partners to have a better understanding of the city's plans and initiatives. It is one of the initiatives introduced by Mayor Gayeta to promote open communication and collaboration between the local government and the media partners in the province.
Ronan Nantes, acting municipal administrator and public information officer, said that media have to be accredited in order to attend and cover government events and press conferences. This accreditation process ensures that only legitimate media organizations are granted access, preventing misinformation and ensuring the credibility of news sources.
"Sa totoo po, napakahirap pong mag-invite dahil napakarami po ng media outlets, kaya isa po siguro sa mga gagawin namin ay magkakaroon tayo ng accreditation sa bayan ng Sariaya, dun sa mga gustong maimbitahan sa mga ganitong okasyon ay dapat ay kayo ay accredited," he said.
Over 30 media personalities from various outlets attended the "Gilas Dyalogo" event, where they agreed to establish a system of accreditation in order to maintain the integrity of their coverage. This move was met with positive feedback from the media personalities, as it would help filter out unverified sources and ensure that accurate information is disseminated to the public.
"Gilas Dyalogo" has played an important role in the journalism of Sariaya town because of the recognition of the free press program and its commitment to promoting responsible and ethical reporting, which Mayor Gayeta has been advocating for.
The mayor also said that the media should criticize constructively and hold the government accountable, but also strive to provide fair and balanced reporting. He said it is important to have a healthy relationship between the media and the local government, where both parties work together for the betterment of the community.
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