2009, November 09

PUBLIC MARKET BUILT WITHOUT DEBT. Mayor Alfredo Valdez of San Nicolas town shows the way how local government units could build a multi-million public market without any single cent of debt. Built through the municipality’s savings and fund raising activities for this new building of the San Nicolas public market stands tall as it serves as a monument of government spending anchored on honesty, transparency and away from controversy (middle). Ilocos Norte Gov. Michael M. Keon and Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (top) lead the ribbon cutting of the inaugural openning of the San Nicolas market built for five years without debt. Also in photo: Fr. Danilo Laeda, San Nicolas town officials led by Mayor Alfredo Valdez and Hawaiian delegates. Facade of the San Nicolas Public market (bottom).