ORMOC CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco was recognized by the local government unit of Ormoc during the Shine Ormoc “Garbo sa Ormoc” and “Tatak sa Ormoc Business Awards Night” held on October 19, 2024.
The event also celebrated Ormocanons who have brought pride to the city through their achievements in international competitions.
Over a hundred small and large business establishments were honored for their significant contributions to Ormoc’s economy and tourism sector.
Rep. Richard Gomez (4th district) and Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez presented the awards. Mayor Gomez has played a key role in promoting the city’s tourism and driving its economic development, while her husband, Rep. Gomez, has been a steadfast supporter of Ormoc’s growth and progress.
Ormoc City’s efforts to enhance tourism have gained national recognition, with the city winning multiple awards, including the prestigious Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards.
In her speech, Sec. Frasco praised the teamwork of the Gomez couple, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and barangay officials for their contributions to transforming Ormoc into a thriving city.
“Ormoc’s economy is flourishing, its development is sustainable, and the quality of life for Ormocanons is high,” Frasco remarked.
Frasco expressed her gratitude for receiving the Garbo sa Ormoc Award, acknowledging the city’s remarkable progress over the years.
Meanwhile, the Tatak Ormoc Consumers’ Choice Awards, which were launched several years ago, once again recognized outstanding products and services based on consumer votes. The categories included Food, Services, Banking and Finance, Trading, and Retail.
The voting period ran from September 13 to October 11, gathering 6,000 consumer votes through an online system developed by a local computer school.
Mayor Gomez emphasized that the Tatak Ormoc Consumers’ Choice Awards serve as the city’s way of celebrating registered businesses and encouraging community support.
“This is a way to honor our local businesses and strengthen the community’s ties to our economy,” she said.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
