Manila, Oct. 7 -- This highly urbanized city is collaborating with leading professional services firm SyCip Gorres Velayo & Company (SGV & Co.) as part of its initiatives to strengthen investment promotion and foster a more vibrant local economy.

Mayor Greg Gasataya met with the team from the SGV & Co., led by chair Wilson Tan and deputy managing partner Noel Rabaja, during the launch of the partnership and presentation of the memorandum of agreement at the City Mayor's Office on Tuesday afternoon.

The partnership seeks to produce "Doing Business in Bacolod," a publication that will highlight the city's investment potential, infrastructure, skilled workforce, peace and order, and strong governance. In his message, Tan said SGV's commitm...