Manila, Feb. 7 -- The city government on Friday unveiled a proposed urban master plan that would enable this highly urbanized city to promote sustainable development in the next 25 years.

Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, together with Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya, showcased the Bacolod Urban Master Plan 2050 in a presentation attended by business leaders, developers, and representatives of various sectors at the L' Fisher Hotel.

"The reception of the stakeholders, they are happy that we get them involved in planning the city. They are happy and very supportive. We don't want it to happen that with fast development, we will reach a time that we will have problems. We want to avoid future problems brought about by development," Benitez...