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Posted by Lani on Monday, October 15th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Its grand town hall may have stopped wowing local motorists (tourists still stop-over to take pictures in front of it), but the neighboring town of Magsingal is awaiting the completion of its new public market, which townsfolk hope to be finished by December. Motorists and passers-by always cast curious glances at the on-going construction activities, not just for the main building but the landscaping of its surroundings, no doubt visualizing in their minds how the site would look.
Mayor Arlyn Favis has decided to give an attractive incentive to future tenants (merchants) in the new public market; she has waived the payment for the right to conduct business there. Other LGUs charge about P35,000 for the right to keep a store in their public market, a one-time cash outlay for tenants, after which they pay monthly rentals. Mayora Arlyn, however, reasoned that merchants are better off if the LGU waived the payment for the rights in order for them (the merchants) to have something to start with as capital for their business. Merchants will only have to pay the monthly rentals (for permanent stalls) or daily market fees (for day tables).
The Magsingal public market is known for its brisk volume of market transactions, especially during market days (Wednesday and Saturday). With the incentive of the LGU, the new public market will certainly remain vibrant with buyers and sellers. Way to go Magsingal!
I like the sound of it already! Alright Magsingal! Just the photo I am seeing now makes me happy and I can see this will be a fabulous success in town!
Salute!
1 | Jane October 24th, 2007 at 6:21 ammakapaapal met…
2 | christel October 24th, 2007 at 11:11 pmits good for them Ms. Lani not like in our town at ang mahirap pa jan mga kakilala lang nila ang priorities to have one stall there. pumasyal ka jan sa market natin kundi ang makikita mong may pwesto karamihan eh kamag-anak at mga empleyado. how do they can help others… its really hard kung wala kang kapit jan sa atin… thanks…
3 | diane October 24th, 2007 at 11:12 pmgood day ! INTAYON CABUGAO KEN MAGSINGAL MABATIKAN LAPOG !
4 | allan October 27th, 2007 at 9:39 amThanks for keeping us up-to-date with local news Lani. I know they are building one in Magsingal but didnt realise how pretty it is, though obviously unfinished still. I hope that the successes of other LGUs be an inspiration for others and do the right thing of making infrastructure such as this accessible to local traders and farmers.
5 | Vic October 30th, 2007 at 6:07 pmFirst of all i would like to say how are you? But any way all i see in the comments are negative, can we just work together or support each other.
6 | hilario November 1st, 2007 at 12:59 amThanks, all, for the comments. It is a pleasure to bring kailian, kababayan outside the country, news from home. We welcome any kind of improvement in our communities, whether in our own hometown or in our neighbors.
7 | Lani November 8th, 2007 at 11:27 amyes mg lani we welcome improvements in our hometown… manang how to be a member on the lapoguenios…
8 | leilah November 11th, 2007 at 7:56 pmHi to All Lapogueno’s,
Thanks for featuring my Town, Magsingal.
Miss ko dagidiay kaeskwelak dita Lapog nga nagbasa sa SWI, pati dagidiay bunga ti silag ken dagidi nasamit nga salamagi dita Lapog.
Kung meron kayong time, try niyo rin mag log-in sa iba pang website ng Magsingal (magsingalplaza.com, magsingal.org, williamites.com, magsingal.net, magsingaloragnization.com).
Kaasian na tay koma amin ni APO tayo.
9 | leo April 5th, 2008 at 9:47 am