Santa Rosa, Laguna Celebrates 10th Year as a City

On July 10, 2014, the City of Santa Rosa will commemorate its 10^th year anniversary as a city. As it has been a tradition since the advent of the administration of Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas in 2007, the 10^th of July every year is celebrated with activities that illustrate the transition of the city into a cosmopolitan and modern city in South Luzon.

Needless to say, as their year marks the city’s 10^th year, it is appropriate that the City Government commemorate this year’s celebration to be as memorable as possible that will position the city as among the localities in the Philippines that is vibrant in culture, alive in its tradition and roaring in its economic progress.

TRANSIT10N. EMERGING. THRIVING. ROARING

Transition is defined as the “change from one state or condition to another” It also means “movement, development or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another.”

Transition is change… it is conversion… it is movement… it is modification. Transition is evolution.

The theme of the 10^th year cityhood celebration focuses on significant milestones the City of Santa Rosa has achieved over the last decade. It illustrates the transition of Santa Rosa from a rustic municipality to a highly built-up city that it is today. It shows the growth and progression of Santa Rosa from a bucolic economy to one of the most dynamic economies in the country.

It shows the advancement of the City of Santa Rosa in 10 areas: competitiveness, governance, infrastructure, environment, health, education, jobs and livelihood, social services, disaster resiliency and security, and overall excellence.

ACTIVITIES FOR THE 10^TH CITYHOOD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

• Praise Awards (Loyalty Award to City Government Employees)
• Lion Awards for Business
• Environment Day
• Pride, The Santa Rosa Coffee Table Book
• Diskwento Caravan
• Cityhood Job Fair
• Annual Mayor Leon C. Arcillas Dog Exhibit and Blessing
• Kilos Kabataan Para Sa Kaunlaran
• RACE TO 10

Article Source: PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
Photos Source: City Government of Santa Rosa, Laguna facebook
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