Sister cities join 82nd Davao foundation day
DAVAO CITY’S sister-cities within the Philippines and abroad joined the 82nd Araw ng Dabaw in the first Sister Cities Trade Fair and Exhibit held at the SM Lanang over the weekend. “We hope that Dabawenyos and our visitors will become more aware of the products and services offered by our sister cities. This is our way of helping in the promotion of our sister cities,” Davao City Investment and Promotion Center chief Lemuel G. Ortonio said. “This is an opportunity for Dabawenyos to make new friendships and learn more about their culture,” said Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Davao’s local sister cities are: Angeles in Pampanga; Marikina, Quezon and San Juan in the National Capital Region; Liloan town in Cebu; Basud town in Camarines Norte; and Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte. The foreign partner cities are: Jinjang and Nanning in China; Bitung and Manado in Indonesia; Kitakyushu City in Japan; Kawaii County in Hawaii, USA; and Tacoma City in Washington, USA. Countries with consulates in Davao also joined the exhibit. — Carmencita A. Carillo
