In a bid to promote local businesses and support the entrepreneurial spirit within the community, the City Economic Enterprise Management Office, led by Atty. Nimrod V. Ogatis held a raffle for the renters of the Kan-nan sa Park and the Public Market stalls on May 18, 2023, inside the New City Hall in Penapata, Samal District.

Stall raffling is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners alike. The raffle is open to all enterprising individuals who are actual residents of Samal Island and have met the qualifications.

Each applicant was given a number, and the winning number was displayed and announced. The person with the corresponding number was automatically declared and will be the basis for the issuance of the lease contract.

The Kan-an sa Park was located at Freedom Park of Penapata, Samal District,while Public Market stalls were located at Babak District, and Kaputian Public Market.

Interested individual can visit the City Economic Enterprise Management Office at the New City Hall for more details on how to participate in the raffle and to submit applications. (SamalIslandInformation/Y/Photo by Juvelyn M. Sotto)