• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a unanimous resolution declaring Hans T. Sy as the Adopted Son of Bacolod City and conferring the title of Honorary Mayor of Bacolod in line with the city’s celebration of the Chinese Lunar Year this coming January 29, 2025.
The move was in response to the request of Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez based on Bacolaodiat Board Resolution No. 001, series of 2025.
The board resolution said that Hans T. Sy, a distinguished member of the Filipino-Chinese Community, has made exceptional contributions to economic development, business leadership, and philanthropy, serving as an enduring role model for community progress and innovation.
Sy’s leadership has not only driven growth in business and investment in Bacolod City but has also reflected a profound commitment to social responsibility, family values, and civic engagement that resonate deeply with the ideals of our Chinese brethren, it added.*
