(With friendy permission for re-posting from the publisher Marietta F. Siognco)
EDITORIAL
The opening of the three-day PhilConstruct Mindanao 2016 , the biggest building and construction exposition in the region yesterday at SMX Convention Center proved wrong people are terrorized by the recent deadly blast at Roxas Night Market. Over 500 hundred exhibitors composed of locals and foreign companies and brands have booked weeks earlier before the dates of event. Sadly, on September 2, the horrendous explosion occurred. But the event organizer as well as the exhibitors were not intimidated by the incident. They said “The show must go on.” The event which is the biggest construction exposition in Davao Region is expected to draw about 10,000 visitors in three days.
“Up to yesterday (Thursday) everybody scrambled for booth slots. So this indicates they were not cowed by the bombing incident,” Event Chair Engr. Ramon Allado said. He said the event also shows life must move on after the bombing. The Mindanao construction sector continuously holds the exposition every year in the city in the light of the booming construction industry. With the increasing number of exhibitors and visitors, the sector is confident this would keep on next year. Professionals from the construction industry are looking forward for the yearly PhilConstruct Mindanao expo being the venue for the discovery of updated quality construction equipment and ideas.
Local officials were very thankful the big business event pushed through despite the recent terrorist attack in the city. They are happy about the positive outlook of the business sector to stand up and be strong against terror. They are also thankful for their trust and confidence on the city’s security even after the blast. The huge event and more upcoming major events in the city prove false the city is not anymore livable. Life is still here after the attack. People must not nurture fear out of the sad incident for this would mean victory to the perpetrators.
