By Katrina Gracia Consebido
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Sunday, Oct. 23, was honored with a Bitaog tree during the tree planting ceremony in Bacolod City.
“We are privileged to dedicate this Bitaog tree in honor of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. We are delighted to have this tree become a part of our developmental efforts here in The Upper East,” Alliance Global Inc. CEO and Megaworld Chief Strategy Officer Kevin Tan said.
“Dedicating this tree to the First Lady is very symbolic for us as it will soon witness the rise of Bacolod’s modern central business district, just like the century-old trees preserved inside the township witnessed the history of BMMC together with Mr. Araneta himself,” Tan added.
According to Tan, Bitaog tree symbolizes strength, beauty, and fragrant flowers and serves as a natural barrier along the coastal areas due to its ability to withstand typhoons and calamities.–gb
