Belmonte lauds strong Quezon City-business sector tie-up

MANILA, Philippines - Quezon City is now assured of continuing economic growth stretching even decades beyond 2010 largely due to the strong partnership between the city government and the local business sector.

This was pointed out by Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr. during the 20th anniversary celebration and 10th induction ceremonies of the Quezon City Association of Filipino-Chinese Businessmen, Inc. (QCAFCBI), held at the CityBest Seafood Garden at Tomas Morato Avenue.

In his extemporaneous speech as guest of honor, Belmonte lauded the city’s business leaders, including the members of the QCAFCBI, for their dedication and commitment to the building of a strong economic foundation for a rapidly growing Quezon City.

“Without this partnership with the Quezon City government, it would have been very difficult, if not impossible, for us at QC Hall to make significant gains in our efforts to build a prosperous quality community,” the Mayor said.

The association’s new president John C. Kaw and honorary president William Li led the new set of officers in expressing gratitude to Belmonte for his business-friendly economic programs. They also assured the Mayor of their full support in the task of propelling the city to greater heights of economic growth.

With Kaw, inducted were executive vice president Benjamin Co and vice president Lorenzo Ching Peng Kung, Dy Pue Le, Cecilio Pedro, Luis de Jesus, Joseph Lim, Anson Tan, Miguel Tan, and Manuel Ormoc.

Also inducted were comptroller George Chua Cham and deputy comptrollers Leonardo Chua, Tai Kuo Hsing, Wilson Lim, and Daniel Ching; executive secretary Bobby Chua Ching; and treasurer Robert Yu.

The inducting officer was Dr. Alfonso A. Uy, president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

Vice Mayor Herbert M. Bautista, Joy Belmonte of the QC Ladies Foundation and several councilors were also at the anniversary celebration. Other guests included Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, Rep. Annie Rosa Susano and NCRPO chief Director Roberto L. Rosales.