by: Gerry Lee Gorit
TALISAYAN, Misamis Oriental – Mayor Rico T. Taray of this municipality has delivered his State of the Municipality address (SOMA) with more focus on tourism development and infrastructure.
Mayor Taray delivered his SOMA at Talisayan Public Plaza Misamis Oriental on August 9, 2024, with the presence of top leaders of the province, including Gov. Peter “Sr. Pedro’ M. Unabia, Congressman Christian S. Unabia, Robert “Bobet” de Lara, and Board Member Rey Buhisan.
He thanked the unwavering support of Governor Unabia, Cong. Christian Unabia, and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and ABC President Liga ng mga Barangay Robert “Bobet” de Lara.
“Akong dakong pasalamat sa atong halangdong gobernador sa iyang makanunayung tabang ug kang Cong. Christian Unabia, ingon man usab sa pag abag sa atong SP Board Members,” the mayor pointed out.
The mayor listed his finished and ongoing projects as follows:
1. 100-million water development project. Mayor Taray announced that since the water system is one of the perennial problems in his locality, he is doing a lot to establish water supplies in more barangays of Talisayan town.
2. 117-million Victorico Serina Sports Complex. With the help of Congressman Christian Unabia, the ambitious sports complex will be started. Although, the mayor said, the funds will be on staggered basis. “Finally, we can start this project next month with the starting funds coming from local funds,” he said.
3. Tourism Projects. For the purposes of inviting opportunities for livelihood and economic activities, Mayor Taray gave emphasis on more tourism projects, with the help of the provincial government and 2nd District Congressman Christian Unabia.
The development of a zipline and paragliding sites in Talisayan were among major projects of the mayor with the active support of Governor Unabia, it was learned.
Governor Unabia allocated P50-million from the provincial coffers to develop the zipline and paragliding sites in Talisayan town. In fact, last April 26-30,2022 paragliding competition was already held in Talisayan, participated by six countries of the world.
The mayor also reported the current development of Bolok-bolok Spring and Sipaka View Deck, which are touted to become the next destinations in the country and other parts of the world.
“The challenge is not easy but isip usa ka amahan 6,637 households and 29,131 individuals as of 2022 PSA record, with open arms and humility, the challenge is accepted.”
