Davao City
06 March 2013

President Benigno S. Aquino III met with the Davaoeños together with the local leaders of Davao province and Compostela Valley upon his visit in Davao City.

In his speech, the President emphasized that the economic activity in Davao City especially in the areas of aviation and tourism will be more progressive with the implementation of the Common Carriers Tax and Tax on Gross Philippine Billings Law.

He also praised the effective participation of the Davaoeños on the government’s call for transparency and good governance. “Lahat po ng mga tagumpay ng ating administrasyon ay hindi ginawa ng isang tao o ng isang ahensiya ng gobyerno. Bawat pisong kontribusyon ninyo sa lipunan tuwing nagbabayad kayo ng tamang buwis, bawat pagkakataong nakikilahok kayo sa pampublikong diskurso, bawat sandaling humaharap kayo sa sangandaan, at pinili ang tuwid, ang tapat, ang tama — ang lahat ng ito ay makabuluhang ambag sa ating agenda ng reporma at malawakang pag-unlad,” the President stated.

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