The City Government of Sagay will inaugurate the P156 million Sagay City Public Bus Terminal, in time with the 26th Charter Anniversary celebration and oath-taking of elected officials on June 11.
The new bus terminal, located at Brgy. Poblacion II, fronting Sagay National High School, features a two-storey architectural glass building and parking space that can accommodate 18 buses at the same time.
The terminal was constructed January this year with a total cost of P156,684,000. P26,684,000 of the budget came from the city’s development fund and the remaining P131,000,000 from the city government’s term loan from Landbank of the Philippines.
It is one of the remaining landmark projects that will be inaugurated under the term of Mayor Alfredo Marañon III as he steps down and commences his duties as the new Negros Occidental 2nd District Representative.
“The terminal was constructed to afford residents, tourists and travelers a world-class bus terminal for a safe and convenient travel,” Marañon said.
TERMINAL FEATURES
The terminal features Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology that will be adapted in its toll fee mechanism, similar to NLEX and SLEX, with 28 CCTV cameras installed around the vicinity.
There is also a designated parking space for tricycles and mini buses in the 7,715 square meter terminal that has seating capacity for 220 people.
The building, designed by Architect Wendel Duran, has 21 stalls with 2 big rentable spaces, metal detectors at the entrance and a telephone/paging layout plan.
Fast food chains Jollibee, Greenwich and Red Ribbon are expected to rent space in the building while 7/11 also expressed intention to rent.
CHARTER CELEBRATION
Meanwhile, the blessing and inauguration will be held after the charter anniversary program and oath-taking of officials at the Taliambong Activity Center at the Sagay City Public Plaza.
Elected Sagay Mayor Narciso “Narwin” Javelosa, Jr., Vice Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva, Rep. Alfredo Marañon, III, and new city councilors will take their oath and is expected to deliver their inaugural messages during the program.
Kicking off the celebration on June 10, the City Information and Tourism Office opened the Sagay City Visual Arts Competition in partnership with Syano Artlink and Maestro Nunelucio Alvarado.
Apart from the charter anniversary program, a motor bike competition and street party will also be held on June 11. Closing the activities on June 12 will be the celebration of the 124th Philippine Independence Day in partnership with DepEd Sagay City Division.*MLG
