ROXAS City – This capital city of Capiz province was one of the 100 delegates of the 44th Executive Committee (ExeCom) Meeting of the CityNet, an association of urban stakeholders committed to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region, from November 18 to 20 in Iloilo City.
Roxas City’s Mayor Ronnie Dadivas represented the city in the meeting held at Iloilo Convention Center.
“Gintambungan naton ang ginpatigayon nga 44th CityNet Executive Committee Meeting sa Syudad sang Iloilo. Ang CityNet isa sa pinakadaku nga network sang urban stakeholders sa Asia-Pacific nga naga-promote sang sustainable development,” said Dadivas, adding that Roxas City is a proud member of CityNet.
Leaders from across Asia gathered here to share their best practices to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) for a sustainable, inclusive and resilient community.
This goal also aligns with that of the Roxas City Government – bigger, better and brighter Roxas City.
The CityNet 44th Executive Committee Meeting will see diverse representation from the Philippines and other nations in the Asia-Pacific region. Four city mayors from the Philippines — Makati, Muntinlupa, Roxas, and Tacurong — will share their experiences and insights on urban management, adding a local perspective to the discussions.
Also joining are six mayors from Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Fiji, underscoring a regional commitment to collaborative urban growth in South and Southeast Asia.
Also participating are other distinguished officials, including the Vice Mayor of Kuala Lumpur and the Director General from the City of Yokohama, Japan.
Habitat for Humanity will contribute their expertise on sustainable housing and community resilience, enriching the dialogue on achieving inclusive, sustainable cities.
Additionally, the group will sign memoranda of agreements with the Global Parliament of Mayors and Habitat for Humanity to drive impactful urban initiatives across member cities.
This year’s ExeCom meeting is chaired by Seoul’s International Relation Ambassador, underscoring the city’s dedication to foster global partnership.
CityNet Secretariat Programs Director Youngmin Chang expressed their goal of fostering “greater exchanges between Iloilo City and Seoul, paving the way for more collaborative projects, shared knowledge, and innovative solutions that benefit both cities.”/PN
