By Bernadette H. Carreon
Horizon news staff

The Davao City government in the Philippines is ready to forge a sister cityhood agreement with the Koror State government.
Davao state government legislature passed an ordinance which will pave the way for cooperation in several areas between the two cities.
The Davao city ordinance stated that Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is authorized " to sign for an in behalf of the city , the sisterhood agreement to be entered into and by and between the city government of Davao and the Koror State government, Republic of Palau."
Philippine Ambassador to Palau Ramoncito Marino said that the signing will be held in Davao between Duterte and Koror State Gov. Yositaka Adachi
The sister city cooperation will expand efforts in the fields of trade and investment, tourism, education, culture, sport, agriculture, fisheries, environment and medical cooperation among others.
The agreement will be enforced for a period of five years and is automatically extended for five years.