Albee taking on Negros economic consultant job
BY CARLA P. GOMEZ
Monday, April 8, 2019
Outgoing Rep. Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) is taking on the job of Negros Occidental consultant on economic affairs.
The job of consultant on Investment Promotions, Trade and Export Development was offered to him by Vice Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who is expected to win the governorship in May, Benitez said Saturday.
Benitez told the DAILY STAR he is taking on the job to further boost the economic prosperity of the province.
In his speech at the Capitol Government Employees Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative’s 30th general assembly held at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City, Benitez said the aim is to make Negros Occidental the model and premier province of the country.
Benitez said he will focus on pushing for investments that bring in money that stays in Negros Occidental, noting that retail investors draw money out.
“We want businesses that create jobs and inclusive growth,”he said, citing the tourism and information technology industries.
He said the three most important things that need to be tackled by the provincial government are improved healthcare, educationand livelihood.
The Negros Occidental Health Care Program will be continued with focus on upgrading services at provincial government hospitals, he said.
Project Free (Flagships to Reach Educational Excellence) that enables teachers to obtain masters and doctorate degrees should also be continued to improve the teaching capabilities, he said. However, he pointed out that dependency on the teacher-based system can be reduced by increasing the use of technology for learningto upgrade the quality of education.
Livelihood training should also be accompanied by available corresponding jobs, he added.
Meanwhile, Benitez said the P600 million Magikland theme park in Silay City will be open to residents of third district of Negros Occidental by the end of April and to the general public by October.
The theme park is geared towards boosting tourism in Negros Occidental, he said.*
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