The City of Bogo celebrates its 5th year of cityhood. And yet, it seemed but only yesterdaythat we finally earned our right to be recognized as one. It was a recognition bitterly fought at the highest court of the land; it was a victory that, no doubt, is a major one.

But as far as we in the administration are concerned an even greater struggle is at hand: proving we can achieve the goals we had set in the first place when we pursued the dreams of cityhood. Rome was not built in a day, thus we are trying our best to fashion the tools of governance that wiull help in achieving the goals we had set for our city and our people.

We are fortunate our efforts in this direction have been recognized. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has fiven the City of Bogo the Seal of Good Housekeeping. It is an award given to local government units in recognition of their good governance pratices for its efforts in the areas of Good Planning, SOund Fiscal Management, Transparency and Accountability, and Valuing Performance Management.

Of course, we still have a lot to do if we must grow at a pace consistent with real progress. In this regard we ask the cooperation and patience of our constituents. We give our assurance that, as the government agency charged with the supervision of local government units has recognized, the City of Bogo is doing its job. 

Hence, to all those who in one way or another have extended a helping hand so that Bogo may become what it is today and, more importantly, a true city of man that will be in the future, our sincerest gratitude and prayers.

Very Sincerely,

Celestino E. Martinez Jr.

City Mayor

City of Bogo Charter - R.A. 9390