2008 R - 174 - REQUESTING HER EXCELLENCY PRES. ARROYO TO AWARD A PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF OLONGAPO FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON NOVEMBER 05, 2008 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - - - “ “
Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - - - - “ “
Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - - - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - - - - - - - “ “
Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay

ABSENT:

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - - - - SK Federation President


RESOLUTION NO. 174
(Series of 2008)

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HER EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO TO AWARD A PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF OLONGAPO FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS OVER THE HALFMOON BEACH PROPERTY TO BE CONVERTED AS AN ECOTOURISM AREA THAT WILL BENEFIT THE CITY TOURISM INDUSTRY

WHEREAS, Section 458 of the Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 states that “The sangguniang panlungsod, as the legislative body of the city shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of this Code and in the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the city as provided for under Section 22. . . . .”

WHEREAS, Secretary Angelo T. Reyes, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a Memorandum dated December 13, 2006 favoring the City Government of Olongapo for the Halfmoon Beach accreted land and the area covered by the Foreshore Lease Application (FLA) of Ms. Meredith;

WHEREAS, the said Memorandum from the Secretary of DENR as it proclaimed the accreted land for eco-tourism and recreational purposes can boost the marketing concept of local investors to promote the local community products thus may create additional jobs to Olongapeños;

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo is positioning itself as a prime tourist destination area as the Subic-Clark- Tarlac has opened to serve as a gateway for additional tourists that will help the local economy;

WHEREAS, Olongapeños are seeking out for strategic and cheaper location to serve as locale to commemorate special occasions or small gatherings with different purposes, likewise, a place where to unwind while enjoying the refreshing plunge in salt water;

WHEREAS, the Halfmoon Beach serves as a catalyst that pump prime the economic flow of the city during the desirable seasons for tourists thereby providing a concrete paradigm of public service;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Panlungsod deems it beneficial for the City to request Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to award Presidential Proclamation to the City Government of Olongapo for the exclusive rights over the Halfmoon Beach Property to be converted as an ecotourism area that will benefit the City Tourism industry;

WHEREAS, the Halfmoon Beach shall commence full time operation upon the award of the Presidential Proclamation of Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and to be spearheaded by the Tourism Industry;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez, with the majority decision of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to request, as it hereby requests Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to award A Presidential Proclamation to the City Government of Olongapo for the Exclusive Rights over the Halfmoon Beach Property to be converted as an Ecotourism Area that will benefit the City Tourism Industry.

Let a copy of this Resolution be furnished Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for her consideration and appropriate action.

APPROVED, November 05, 2008.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

GINA GULANES-PEREZ JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES
City Councilor City Councilor
(Opposed)

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor
(Opposed)

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY
City Councilor City Councilor

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR ANSELMO A. AQUINO
City Councilor City Councilor

ELENA C. DABU JONATHAN G. MANALO
City Councilor City Councilor

CARLITO A. BALOY CHEENEE F. HOYA
President, Liga ng mga Barangay SK Federation President
(Absent)


ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON
Council Secretary


APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ON______________________.



JAMES GORDON, JR.
City Mayor

ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.
Secretary to the City Mayor