Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 AT THE CITY HALL

Present:

Hon. Gina G. Perez - - -City Councilor & Temporary Presiding Officer

Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - City Councilor

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo- - - “ “

Hon. Marey Beth D. Marzan - - “ “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano–Garcia - “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy- - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - “ “

Hon. Robine Rose C. Buenafe - - SK Federation President

Absent:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo- City Vice-Mayor

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- City Councilor

(On Leave)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy- -President, Liga ng mga Barangay

(Sick Leave)

Call to Order

The Temporary Presiding Officer Councilor Gina G. Perez called the session to order at 4:35 in the afternoon.

Councilor Edwin Piano moved for the appointment of Ms. Jocelyn P. Niñonuevo as the Temporary Council Secretary in lieu of Ms. Elflida S. Salmon, Council Secretary who is on leave.

Roll Call

With nine (9) members and the Temporary Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of Councilor Marzan, the body adopted the minutes of its regular session held last August 8, 2007.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

Before the approval of the day’s agenda, Councilor John Carlos G. delos Reyes read the items on 1st and 2nd reading, to wit:

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-71 - A Resolution Conveying Opposition To The Establishment Of A Night Market/Bazaar In The Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Sponsored by Councilor Elena C. Dabu. (Referred to the Committee on Markets)

Second Reading:

1. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-27 – An Ordinance Creating A Special Account – Gordon College IT Under The General Fund For The Gordon College. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan

2. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-28 – An Ordinance Amending Article IV Of Ordinance No. 36, Series Of 2004 Entitled “An Ordinance Adopting The Revisions On The Legal Basis For The Creation And Operation Of The Olongapo City College Now Named As Gordon College. Sponsored by Councilor Marey Beth D. Marzan

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-22 – An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 81, Series Of 2002 And Providing For The Olongapo City 2007 Revenue Code. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

4. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-23 – An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Two Million One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Six Pesos (PhP2,195,876.00) To Satisfy The Civil Liability Of Olongapo City To Dr. Reino Rosete In Civil Case No. 188-0-88 Entitled Dr. Reino Rosete Vs. Former City Mayor Richard Gordon Et. Al. Sponsored by Councilor John Carlos G. Delos Reyes

5. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-51 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into Memorandum Of Agreement With BSP-James L. Gordon Council Represented By Dr. Ligaya B. Monato, For The Use Of A Parcel Of Land Located At The South-West End Of Tapinac Elementary School, For James L. Gordon Council-BSP Headquarters. Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

6. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-57 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Agreement Entered Into By And Between Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory (PNPCL) Represented By Police Chief Supt. Arturo G. Cacdac, Jr. And The City Government Of Olongapo Represented By City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. Sponsored by Councilor John Carlos G. Delos Reyes

7. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-58 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical And Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Of The Department Of Science And Technology (DOST), Regarding The Community-Based Flood Management Program (CBFMP). Sponsored by Councilor Edwin J. Piano

8. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-64 - A Resolution Implementing An Experimental Truck Ban Within The Major Thoroughfares And Streets Of Olongapo City. Sponsored by Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

9. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-69 – A Resolution Accrediting Certain Non-Governmental Organizations, People’s Organizations And Private Sector Organizations For Purpose Of Membership In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991. Sponsored by Councilors Edwin J. Piano, Carlito A. Baloy And Rodel S. Cerezo

10. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-70 – A Resolution Confirming The Renewal Of Appointment Of Atty. Angelito R. Orozco As City Government Department Head II (City Legal Officer) SG-26 Under City Legal Office. Sponsored by Councilor Gina G. Perez

On motion of Councilor delos Reyes, the body approved the agenda for the day’s session.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Letter from Hon. Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo addressed to Hon. Gina Gulanez Perez, Chairman, Committee on Personnel Management and Organizational Development requesting her to draft an Ordinance creating items in our City Council Plantilla , to wit: 2 co-terminous positions of private secretaries or their equivalent to complete our department's manpower requirement and also to propose the creation of one item without needing an additional appropriation for a grade -2- steps -higher for Ms. Jocelyn Niñonuevo. (Referred to the Committee on Personnel Management and Organizational Matters)

2. First Endorsement from the City Mayor to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, copy of the amended Barangay Resolution No. 7, Series of 2007 of Barangay Barretto, this City, entitled "A Resolution Approving The Operation Of A Mini Fair At Driftwood Beach In Relation To The Merry-Making Activities Of Barangay Barretto And As A Means To Raise Funds For The Upcoming Barangay Fiesta”. (Referred to the Committees on Business and Ways and Means)

3. Letter from Mauro M. Turalba of No. 69 Rizal Ext., Bo. Barretto, Olongapo City addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James "Bong" Gordon, Jr. requesting him to resolve the Administrative Case No. 31 dated November 17, 2006 against the Members of the Barangay Council of Bo. Barretto on passing and approving Barangay Resolution Affirming The Stand Of Barangay Council On The Alleged Right Of Way Located At Narra St., Purok 5A, Barretto, Olongapo City. (Referred to the Committee on Complaints and Investigations)

4. Resolution No. 25, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP9,950.00 for the Installation Of Water Tank At The Barangay Health Center”. (Referred to the Committees on Barangay Affairs and Laws and Councilor Marzan)

5. Resolution No. 26, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal of PhP9,950.00 For The Minor Construction Of A Waiting Shed At Purok 2”. (Referred to the Committees on Barangay Affairs and Laws and Councilor Marzan)

6. Resolution No. 27, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Authorizing The Barangay Treasurer To Withdraw The Amount Of PhP25,000.00 Pesos For The Repair Of The Barangay Ambulance”. (Referred to the Committees on Barangay Affairs and Laws and Councilor Marzan)

7. Resolution No. 28, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP9,950.00 Pesos For The Fencing Of The Community Learning Resource Center Building At The Rear For Security Purposes”. (Referred to the Committees on Barangay Affairs and Laws and Councilor Marzan)

8. Resolution No. 29, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP70,000.00 As Barangay Counterpart Payment For The Partial Construction Of The New Cabalan National High School”. (Referred to the Committees on Barangay Affairs and Laws and Councilor Marzan)

9. Resolution No. 30, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP5,000.00 Pesos As Financial Assistance To Kagawad Reynaldo R. Gingco”. (Referred to the Committees on Barangay Affairs and Laws and Councilor Marzan)

10. Letter from the City Mayor addressed to the Hon. City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an Ordinance reverting the amount of PhP2,625,000.00 from the item Cost of Goods Sold - Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses to the item Electrification, Power and Energy Structures - Capital Outlay both under the Public Utilities Department, subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations. (Referred to the Committees on Finance and Appropriations, Public Utilities and Laws)

11. Letter from Corazon Z. del Mundo, MNSA President, Women Involved In Nation-Building, addressed to the Local Sanggunian Members and to the City Sanggunian Secretary inviting them to attend the Regional Seminar-Workshop on "Advocacy For a Gender-Responsive Local Governance" for Regions III, V and XII scheduled on November 5-7, 2007 at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

12. Memorandum 2007-005 from the Honorable City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo to all Department Heads concerned regarding the copy of all lists of equipment, medical gadgets, vehicles and properties that are conveyed to us by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority since 1995 up to the present. (For information of the body)

13. Memorandum from The Acting City Administrator for the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., regarding the Transport Of Fine White Sand To Subic Bay Freeport Zone And Closure Of SBMA Kalaklan Bridge Gate For Heavy/Cargo Trucks Bound For Subic Bay Freeport Zone From Zambales And Other Points Of Origin. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Traffic)

14. Memorandum from Councilor Angelito W. Baloy, Committee Chairman, Business & Economic Enterprises and Health & Public Welfare addressed to the Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo, City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer regarding the Quarterly Meeting with the Provincial Tourism Investment Promotion Officers of Zambales which was held in the Provincial Tourism Office of Iba, Zambales on September 13, 2007. (Referred to the Committees on Business & Tourism)

15. Resolution No. 31, Series of 2007 of Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, entitled, “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP43,500.00 Pesos For The Purchase Of One Air-Con Unit, Two Tables And One Stand Fan To Be Used At The Community Learning And Resource Center Of The Said Barangay”. (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and Finance and Councilor Marzan)

16. Letter from Councilor Edwin J. Piano, Chairman, Olongapo Telecom Board, addressed to the City Mayor regarding the result of the inspection of Internet Cafés on September 24, 2007. The following shops were found with “cubicles” which were clear violations of section 15.6 of Ordinance No. 78, Series of 2005:

1. Flight Internet Café - Gordon Avenue, Pag-asa

2. Janter.Net Café - 38 Gordon Avenue, Pag-asa

3. C*O Computer Center - 43 Gordon Avenue, Pag-asa

4. Net 2Go - Infront of UCBC, Magsaysay Drive

5. Oceanlink Internet - 135 National Highway, Barretto

(Referred to the Committees on Telecommunications and IT, Business and Laws)

17. Letter from Arch. Tony-Kar Balde III, City Planning and Development Coordinator, City Planning & Development Office, addressed to the Hon. City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo inviting her to attend a meeting on September 28, 2007, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Annex Building, City Hall Complex, Olongapo City for the finalization of the Gender and Development Plan including the GAD budgetary requirements. (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and Women)

18. Copy of a letter from Francisco T. San Miguel, Secretary General, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, Gatpuno A. Villegas Street, Ermita, Manila regarding: 1) the Monthly Bulletin No. 2007-08 that was published by the VFP to inform members through the District Commanders and Post Commanders, of actions of the Supreme Council and the Executive Board; and 2) current events concerning veterans' affairs. (For information of everybody)

19. Letter from U-BIX Subic Bay Corporation, Palm Street, Subic Bay Freeport Zone addressed to the Hon. City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo, attn. Mr. Greg Ramos of the City Council Office, regarding the company’s formal offer for the proposed system of one Unit of Konica Minolta Bizhub 350 (equipped w/ADF) with Konica 7040 copier as back-up. (For information)

20. Letter from Rommel Calado, Liason Officer, Subic Bay Workers/Volunteers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc., regarding janitorial services with the City Government of Olongapo. The janitorial contract will end on October 31, 2007 and they are requesting that their services be extended up to December 31, 2007 in line with the possible adjustment on budget preparation for the next Calendar Year. (Referred to the Committee on Laws)

21. Letter from the City Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo addressed to the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon Jr., attn: Executive Committee on Revenue Code Revisions, As per E.O. 54, Series 2006 regarding the proposed Draft Ordinance, entitled, “An Ordinance Repealing The 2002 Revenue Code And Providing For The Olongapo City 2007 Revenue Code”. The Vice-Mayor invited concerned Department Heads to attend the hearing set on this regard. The Business Permit Office and all other offices such as Engineering, MIS and CSWDO were scheduled on Oct. 2 at 9:00 a.m. (For information of everybody)

22. A memorandum addressed to all Department Heads, regarding the Olongapo City Government employees bowling tournament. For the participation of interested departments, there will be a general meeting on September 27, 2:00 P.M. at the Conference Room, second floor of Olongapo City Hall. (For information of everybody)

23. Letter addressed to the Hon. Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo from Mr. Hubert Magrata, General Secretary and Director of Young Men’s Christian Association, (YMCA), Olongapo City and Hon. Rodel Cerezo, President of YMCA. They are inviting the Hon. Vice-Mayor to start the Olongapo City Marathon. The Marathon will be on September 30, Sunday, 6:00 A.M. at the Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City. (For information of everybody)

24. The last communication is a copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Sangguniang Barangay Officials of Brgy. West Tapinac, Olongapo City held on September 14, 2007 at their Barangay. (Referred to Councilor Marzan)

Committee Reports

Councilor Gie Baloy reported about the Quarterly Meeting of the Provincial Tourism Investment Promotion Officers of Zambales last September 13, 2007, held at the Provincial Tourism Office of Iba. It was organized by the DTI headed by Provincial Caretaker Ms. Leonila Baluyut and was attended by representatives from Olongapo, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Felipe, Cabangan, Botolan, Iba, Palauig and Masinloc.

Included in the agenda were the following: the work plan for a new Zambales; the implementation of the Investment Code; industry updates such as the Information and Communications Technology Fair; the execution of the Internal Monitoring System and the inception of a streamlined work process for security business permit.

Councilor delos Reyes, Chair of the Committee on Complaints and Investigations put it on record that he drafted two motions for reconsideration. He requested the Council Members who have not yet affixed their signatures to either sign or if there were objections, to put it into writing to be able to justify the long delay in the release of the decision. On the other hand, the Turalba vs. Brgy. Capt. Carlito Baloy Administration case still needs to be decided upon.

For the report regarding the Committee on Public Utilities, Councilor delos Reyes informed the body that he was able to secure a copy of a resolution of the Subic Bay Water Regulatory Board, courtesy of Mr. Ben Miranda. The said resolution denied the petition of Subic Water for a water rate increase for this year. He hoped that this will not be subjected to the filing of a reconsideration, where the board will approve just the same.

For the pending ratification of the resolution on the MOA regarding the establishment of a Police Crime Laboratory in the City, the Councilor told the body that he was informed by Mrs. Arlene Dascil a Forensic Chemist and by SPO3 Miguel Acosta that the Crime Laboratory is lacking of the needed equipments and facilities such as a SOCO van, a freezer etc. He suggested for the Office of the City Mayor to review the agreements they signed.

Councilor Cortez first gave a report on the meeting with SBMA Officials led by Engr. Mar Sanque and Sanitary Landfill Project Technical Working Committee Members which he, Councilor Gie Baloy and Mr. Dante Ramos of ESMO attended. It was about the city’s proposal to host SBMA’s garbage.

There are two options in the proposal prepared by the City ESMO. The first option provides that Olongapo will collect the garbage from SBMA residents and locators where Olongapo can either collect the fee directly from the residents/locators or SBMA shall remit the fees to Olongapo. The second option provides that Olongapo will host the garbage from SBMA’s dumpsite.

According to the Councilor, the city will form its Technical Working Committee to study the financial aspect of the city’s proposal to host and collect SBMA’s garbage. The SBMA will prepare a list of its heavy equipments and its maintenance, operation cost and depreciated value for the purpose of either donation or to be part of the agreement with the city. SBMA will likewise submit their garbage collection cash flow. They asked Mr. Ramos of the long term plan for the Sanitary Landfill in compliance with RA 9003.

As an update, to the Sanitary Landfill, Councilor Cortez said that Mr. Dolly Cabezo, RA 9003 Task Force Team Leader of EMB DENR, Region III reiterated that Olongapo needs to submit a Gantt Chart providing the time table and checklist for compliance with RA 9003. It is required prior to the issuance of a certificate stating that the city’s landfill will not closed. The ESMO explained that the Gantt Chart will be based on the city’s schedule of implementation. Phase I is the containerization of garbage and sanitary transportation which forms part of the DBP loan amounting to PhP177 Million. This phase includes the PhP7 Million Engineering of the Sanitary Landfill. Ms. Cabezo mentioned that the other LGUs are closely monitoring Olongapo’s compliance to RA 9003. She also offered to provide technical assistance to the city.

Councilor Cortez on behalf of Councilor delos Reyes who chairs the Committee on Transportation, informed the body that the meeting of all J-01 and J-11 jeepneys to be attended by the City Mayor is scheduled the next day.

Councilor Cerezo reported before the body about the group of students who competed in the Milo National Little Olympics at Lingayen, Pangasinan. The students coming from OCNHS and St. Joseph’s College garnered 14 gold medals from the competition and temporarily ranked first, awaiting the results of the other events to be played in the Taekwando Competition, inorder to determine whether we can clinch the overall championship.

Councilor Marzan extended her invitation to all members to attend the Committee hearing to discuss the matter regarding the request of PUD for appropriation in the purchase of items under Capital Outlay. The meeting was set on Monday at 9:00 a.m.

Calendar of Business

Second Reading:

1. Councilor Marzan moved to open for discussion Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-27 – “An Ordinance Creating A Special Account – Gordon College IT Under The General Fund For The Gordon College”, Explaining the background why this ordinance is being introduced. According to the proponent, it was decided by the Board of Trustees of Gordon College to establish a Special Program for the Department of Computer Science where they are going to offer short term courses every summer. Certain portions of the tuition fees and laboratory fees being paid by students will be placed under Special Account of the Gordon College under IT. This will become the source of funds aside from the total collections of Gordon College to be used for whatever program they will undertake. She explained further that it should be the Sanggunian who should approve this ordinance, because the Board of Trustees has no power to approve the creation of a Special Account. In response to Councilor Lipumano’s question, Mrs. Pame explained that they are short term courses with ten hours per course offered during summer. She also explained to Councilor Dabu that the actual fees for the ten hour completion of one module are what the students are paying for.

Finally, on motion of Councilor Marzan, Draft Ordinance No. 27 was unanimously approved by the body on its second and final reading.

2. On motion of Councilor Marzan, Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-28 – “An Ordinance Amending Article IV Of Ordinance No. 36, Series Of 2004 Entitled “An Ordinance Adopting The Revisions On The Legal Basis For The Creation And Operation Of The Olongapo City College Now Named As Gordon College”, was unanimously approved on its second and final reading.

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-22 – “An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 81, Series Of 2002 And Providing For The Olongapo City 2007 Revenue Code”, was deferred by the body on motion of Councilor Piano pending a public hearings.

4. On motion of Councilor delos Reyes, Draft Ordinance No. 2007 – O-23 – “An Ordinance Appropriating The Amount Of Two Million One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Six Pesos (PhP2,195,876.00) To Satisfy The Civil Liability Of Olongapo City To Dr. Reino Rosete In Civil Case No. 188-0-88 Entitled Dr. Reino Rosete Vs. Former City Mayor Richard Gordon Et. Al.”, was deferred pending a Certificate of Availability of Funds.

5. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-51 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into Memorandum Of Agreement With BSP-James L. Gordon Council Represented By Dr. Ligaya B. Monato, For The Use Of A Parcel Of Land Located At The South-West End Of Tapinac Elementary School, For James L. Gordon Council-BSP Headquarters”, was approved unanimously by the body on its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Piano.

6. On motion of Councilor delos Reyes Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-57 – “A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Agreement Entered Into By And Between Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory (PNPCL) Represented By Police Chief Supt. Arturo G. Cacdac, Jr. And The City Government Of Olongapo Represented By City Mayor James Gordon, Jr.”, was unanimously approved on second and final reading.

7. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-58 – “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement With The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical And Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Of The Department Of Science And Technology (DOST), Regarding The Community-Based Flood Management Program (CBFMP)”, was deferred by the body, on motion of Councilor Piano.

8. Councilor Cortez moved to open for discussion, Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-64 - “A Resolution Implementing An Experimental Truck Ban Within The Major Thoroughfares And Streets Of Olongapo City”. The proponent clarified that this resolution will not infringe on any national laws or existing laws because there are roads where the city cannot prohibit passage of vehicles. But the city can only regulate the hours fixed for banning entry of trucks from 7:00 a.m. to 9: 00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Also, taken into consideration was the time of business operation that will be affected as well as the hours when students and workers go to school and place of work.

Proper signages will be installed on strategic places to warn truck drivers from entering the city within the specified hours. It will also enforce a total truck ban for dump trucks hauling white sand from Zambales on the use of city roads since the road may deteriorate fast with the number of trucks passing Rizal Avenue. The proponent also mentioned, the plan of SBMA to renovate the Kalaklan bridge leading to SBMA which will take 1-2 years.

Councilor Piano suggested to include in the guidelines some exemptions on this truck ban such as the firetrucks and government trucks, so as not to delay government projects.

Draft Resolution R-64 was approved unanimously by the body on second and final readings, on motion of Councilor Cortez.

9. Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-69

A. “A Resolution Accrediting The Ulo Ng Apo Amateur Radio Club, Inc., A Non-Governmental Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991”

B. “A Resolution Accrediting The Boy Scouts Of The Philippines, James L. Gordon Council, A People’s Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991”

C. “A Resolution Accrediting The Federation Of Senior Citizens Association Of The Philippines (FSAP) Olongapo City Chapter, A People’s Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991”

D. “A Resolution Accrediting The Olongapo Business Club, Inc, A Non-Governmental Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991”

E. A Resolution Accrediting The Katipunan Ng Mga Bantay Bayan Ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KABAYAN), A Non-Governmental Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991

F. “A Resolution Accrediting The Tayo Ang Tinig At Gabay (TATAG) Incorporated, A Non-Governmental Organization For Membership Purposes In Local Special Bodies In Olongapo City Pursuant To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known As The Local Government Code Of 1991”,

The above listed resolutions under item No. 9 of the second reading were approved unanimously on second and final readings, on motion of Councilor Piano, co-sponsored by Councilors Carlito Baloy and Rodel Cerezo.

10. On motion of Councilor Piano, Draft Resolution No. 2007 – R-70 – “A Resolution Confirming The Renewal Of Appointment Of Atty. Angelito R. Orozco As City Government Department Head II (City Legal Officer) SG-26 Under City Legal Office”, was unanimously approved on second and final readings.

Other Matters

Taking the opportunity of having Atty. Angelito Orozco in the session, Councilor delos Reyes made a follow-up on the status of the letter sent to his office regarding the request for legal advise to be given to a certain Barangay Official. In response, Atty. Orozco said he will check the matter with his staff.

Councilor Piano on the other hand wanted to know from Atty. Orozco if the Legal Office can issue a demand letter in favor of PUD and Hospital to some individuals with unpaid accounts. According to Atty. Orozco, if it was referred formally and officially to his office, it will be acted upon.

Councilor Cerezo extended the invitation to all members to the Awarding Ceremony of the YMCA National Marathon on September 30 at 7:00 a.m. at the Tapinac Oval.

The Presiding Officer announced an invitation from the Philippine Councilors League to attend the PCL Continuing Local Legislative Education Program on October 15-17 at Davao City. It was decided by the body to move the date of the scheduled session because the activity falls on a Wednesday. She also announced the important topics to be discussed. They are interested to listen on the topic about Human Security Act and Davao’s best practices, particularly its Investment Center and Landfill.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 6:31 in the evening.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE

CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

JOCELYN P. NIÑONUEVO

Temporary Council Secretary

ATTEST:

GINA GULANES-PEREZ

City Councilor & Temporary Presiding Officer