May 2024 - One of the functions of the Provincial Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index-Technical Working Group (CMCI-TWG) is the provision of incentive measures or rewards to actively promote the participation of all LGUs in the CMCI, pursuant to Section 2 of Executive Order No. 2 s. 2023. Indeed, the LGU’s exemplary performance in last year’s CMCI has contributed to the position of the province as the 8th Most Competitive Province in the 2023 Philippine CMCI Ranking. Governor Daniel R. Fernando and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro awarded the certificates of recognition to City of Baliwag Mayor Ferdinand V. Estrella for ranking first in the Top 10 Most Competitive LGU in the 2023 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index – Provincial Ranking and 3rd Overall Most Competitive LGU held during the Monday Flag Ceremony last May 6, 2024, at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of Malolos, Bulacan. President Corina Tengco- Bautista graced the invitation to represent the BCCI.