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Map of Davao del Norte showing the location of Tagum City.

Tagum City, the capital of the province of Davao del Norte was officially created into a component city on March 7, 1998. Situated 55 kilometers north of Davao City it is one of the fastest growing cities in Region XI. It has a total land area og 19,580 hectares. In a study conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Tagum was ranked among the 20 most viable component cities to do business in the country.

The City of Tagum with its available supply of raw materials, competitive human resources, continuing infrastructure development and efficient local governance offers vast investment opportunities. The city being identified as the sub-regional center of the Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP) Master Plan welcomes domestic and export trading and manufacturing activities outlined in its priority areas of investment.

Incumbent City Mayor Rey T. Uy, an agriculturist by profession, farmer and a successful businessman, was the first elected city mayor of Tagum. Innovative in his approach to local governance and a firm believer that “what is” is not always what it ought to be, Mayor Uy introduced reforms and vigorously pursued their implementation. It turned out that Tagumeños were not yet ready for the reforms he wants implemented; they repudiated him in his first reelection bid.

Back in City Hall after regaining the mayoralty seat, he lost no time pursuing the reforms he initiated. He believes in the power of knowledge and education and he manifests this belief in his crusades to raise the standard of education especially in public schools where he sees most of the underprivileged. Being a recipient of quality private education, he envisions to share his experiences and the potentials of rising above, the adversities of life with those who can’t afford such by the standard of education in public schools through better facilities an improved instruction.

This time the reforms he initiated must have gained acceptance and support by the people as evidenced by Tagum getting a recognition from the Department of Finance for achieving a collection efficiency of 101% in real property tax, a tax that most LGUs find difficulty collecting.

Today, Tagum City has become a celebrity of sort. As of December 2006, 49 cities and municipalities all over the country from as far north as the town of Aguinaldo in Ifugao province and farther south, the town of Bongao in Tawitawi province, had sent Lakbay Aral tour officials to Tagum. Organizations of civil engineers, political science students, and postgraduate students in public administration came here too. All of them came eager to know Mayor Uy’s Best Practices, the bible of his governance, and the successful operation of the city’s economic enterprise. But most importantly, they came here to see in person the mayor known for his strong political will. This website outlines most if not all of Mayor Rey T. Uy’s achievements and best performances in terms of governance and public service.

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AWARDS & CITATIONS

2008

Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project : Most Competitive Cities (Mid-Sized Category)

Another nationwide study by Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center, USAID, Germany Technical-Cooperation Unit and the Philippines Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project.

The City got a Rank 1 in Cost in Doing Business and Responsiveness of LGUs to Business Needs.

Regional Outstanding LGU in the Implementation of the Literacy Program

2007

Sandugo Outstanding Executive Award (Hall of Fame for 3 Consecutive Years)

For the outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of Voluntary Blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of RA 7719, known as the National Blood Service Act of 1994.

1st National Best PESO Award (Component City Category)

Through its Local Chief Executive, HON, REY T. UY, for its excellent performance in the dleivery of programs and services of DLOE's Employment Porgrams for 6 consecutive years.

Regional Outstanding LGU in the implementation of the Literacy Program

2006

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award

For the outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of Voluntary Blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of RA 7719, known as the National Blood Service Act of 1994.

One of the 20 Cities cited as “Most Viable & Most Competitive Business Sites in the Philippines

A nationwide study by Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center, USAID, Germany Technical-Cooperation Unit and the Philippines Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project.

The City has provided an environment that nurtures the progress and dynamism of its Local enterprise and industries.

2005

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award

For the outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of Voluntary Blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of RA 7719, known as the National Blood Service Act of 1994

Bayanihan Excellence Award

For the exemplary display of creativity, resourcefulness and collective community spirit in building an inspiring Christmas landmark for the Lady’s Choice Christmasterpiece Bayanihang Pasko 2005.

Bayanihan Silver Award

          For being one of the 12 most creative towns in the Lady’s Choice Christmasterpiece Bayanihang Pasko 2005.

1st Place –Outstanding Gawad Saka

          Tagum Commodities Corporation
          Food Processor Category

2nd Place Winner

         Search for the Outstanding Local Government Unit in the Implementation of the Literacy Program

2nd Place – Outstanding Gawad Saka

         ACE Flowers, Tagum City
         Ornamental Category

Certificate of Accreditation (Level II – Bronze)

         Revised CSC Accreditation Program through CSC Res. 97-2103, March 25, 1997.

2004

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award

For the outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of Voluntary Blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of RA 7719, known as the National Blood Service Act of 1994

2nd Place Winner (2004 National Literacy Award)

Search for the Outstanding Local Government Unit in the Implementation of the Literacy Program.

2nd Place Tenth National Literacy Awards

City Mayor Rey T. Uy Outstanding City Government Unit (City Level)

2003

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award

For the outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of Voluntary Blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of RA 7719, known as the National Blood Service Act of 1994

3rd Place (Large Category)

Given on 2nd National Workshop on Civil Registration from NSO.

2002

Sandugo Outstanding Local Government Executive Award

For the outstanding support, commitment and active involvement in the promotion of Voluntary Blood donation towards the achievement of the vision of RA 7719, known as the National Blood Service Act of 1994