THE LION CITY ROARS TRIUMPHANTLY

Santa Rosa marks milestone year through public-private partnership

In 2024, the City of Santa Rosa is celebrating two remarkable milestones: its 20th cityhood anniversary and the 25th Sikhayan Festival. These twin celebrations, held on July 10, symbolize not only the city's rich cultural heritage but also its sustained socio-economic growth, rooted in a dynamic partnership between the public and private sectors.

A significant highlight of this year's Sikhayan Festival was the inaugural participation of private sector companies in the annual street dancing competition.

This innovative involvement showcased the city's harmonious relationship with its business community. As Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas expressed, "The business sector truly deserves the title of 'partners in progress"." This powerful partnership has been a hallmark of Mayor Arlene's leadership, transforming Santa Rosa from an agricultural municipality into what is now famously known as the Lion City. Through her inclusive governance, Santa Rosa has effectively collaborated with businesses to foster infrastructure development, job creation, and community growth.

Mayor Arlene's administration has embraced private sector engagement, seeing it as essential for harnessing additional resources to drive the city’s development agenda.

Catalysts of growth: Public-private partnership