Compostela Valley Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy (PNA file photo)
PANTUKAN, Compostela Valley -- The provincial government here is optimistic about the approval on the renaming of this province to Davao de Oro, saying this would cater to development since it would mean that it is closer to Davao City.
Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy, in an interview on Saturday, said the move would pave the way for the creation of more economic zones in the province.
Apart from that, the governor added that the province is rich in natural resources and has a stable economic status, which could entice more investors.
Uy disclosed that based on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution 10600, the plebiscite on the ratification of the law renaming the province as Davao de Oro has been set on December 7.
It was set from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., wherein counting and canvassing of votes will immediately follow.
He added that a total of PHP54 million was allotted for the conduct of the plebiscite on the said date.
"Comelec has numerous lined up activities in the memorandum. They will also spearhead the information dissemination campaign," he stressed.
Representatives Maria Carmen "Maricar" Zamora, Ruwel Peter Gonzaga and Pedro Acharon Jr. filed House Bill 7363, which sought to rename the province into Davao de Oro, on May 15, 2018.
Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Sonny Angara filed the Senate Bill 1746 last December 10, 2018.
The bills were consolidated on January 29 and RA 11297 (An Act Renaming the Province of Compostela Valley as the Province of Davao de Oro) was then signed into law on April 17, but was made public only on May 22. (PNA)
