Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas led a delegation to attend the annual Moscow Transportation Summit.
Santa Rosa, recognized as one of the wealthiest and most progressive cities in the Philippines, was invited by the Moscow City government to showcase its experiences, best practices, and policies as a “smart city,” with particular focus on public transportation.
Arcillas was among the global leaders given the platform to share local governance strategies that highlight the city’s dynamic urban development.
The city of Santa Rosa has long been a hub of industrial and commercial activity in Southern Luzon.
It is home to numerous industrial estates hosting world-renowned companies such as Coca-Cola and Toyota, as well as the country’s first and only world-class theme park, Enchanted Kingdom.
These establishments, alongside major housing and commercial projects, have shaped Santa Rosa into a model for sustainable urban growth.
Santa Rosa has previously been invited to international platforms in New York and Geneva, organized by the United Nations, to highlight the crucial contribution of local government units in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
