2008 R - 179 - AUTHORIZING THE HON. MAYOR GORDON, JR. TO SIGN AND ENTER INTO A MOA WITH A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS ENTITY FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR MED

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. 179
(Series of 2008)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO SIGN AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS ENTITY FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AT THE JAMES L. GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (JLGMH)

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo is in constant quest for worthwhile alliances for the benefit of its constituency;

WHEREAS, James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital aspires to employ nuclear medicine equipment and services for the enhancement of its operations and advancement of assistance to its patients;

WHEREAS, availability of and access to the said services at the hospital is deemed imperative and favorable to the people;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Angelito W. Baloy, 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 authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to sign and enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with a legitimate business entity for the operation of nuclear medicine equipment and services at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH).


APPROVED, November 05, 2008.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY
City Councilor City Councilor
(Opposed)

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

2008 R - 178 - AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LESSEES OF STALLS/BOOTHS OF THE OC PUBLIC MARKET

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. 178
(Series of 2008)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LESSEES OF STALLS/BOOTHS OF THE OLONGAPO CITY PUBLIC MARKET

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo is consistently regarded as a pioneer in urban development and fiscal management in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, Olongapo received numerous awards for its ecological and waste management as well as disaster management programs;

WHEREAS, the Olongapo City Public Market is owned and managed by the City Government for the benefit of Olongapeños;

WHEREAS, the execution of agreement and/or introduction of amendatory stipulations/provisions to the lease agreement of stallholders is needed for the efficient and effective management of the Olongapo City Public Market;

WHEREAS, the aforementioned comprehensive agreement shall complement the City’s policies on urban development and on fiscal, disaster and solid waste management;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to enter into an agreement with lessees of stalls/booths of the Olongapo City Public Market.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Olongapo City Public Market list of delinquent stallholders who were issued demand and final demand letters including notice of lease rights (award) revocation, be attached to this Resolution.

Let a copy of this Resolution be furnished to the Market Management for their information and guidance.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, November 05, 2008.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor

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

2008 R - 177 - ADOPTING THE IS-WORKTREP PROGRAM OR UNLAD KABUHAYAN PROGRAM LABAN SA KAHIRAPAN OF THE DOLE THRU THE CITY LCDO

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. 177
(Series of 2008)

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INFORMAL SECTOR-WORK ENTREPRENEUR (IS-WORKTREP) PROGRAM OR UNLAD KABUHAYAN PROGRAM LABAN SA KAHIRAPAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (DOLE) THRU THE CITY LIVELIHOOD AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

WHEREAS, in support of the President’s thrust to alleviate poverty through micro-entrepreneurial activity, the Secretary of Labor and Employment issued Department Order No. 81-07, Series of 2007 stating the guidelines in the implementation of the “Unlad Kabuhayan Program Laban sa Kahirapan” briefly known as DOLE Worktrep Program;

WHEREAS, the DOLE Worktrep Program is intended to improve the socio-economic well-being of the workers in the informal sector also known as IS-Worktrep, which constitutes half or most of the poor. The program aims to make their livelihood grow into a viable and sustainable business;

WHEREAS, four (4) major services of the program will help the IS-Worktreps’ businesses grow into micro-enterprises consisting of training, business advisory, social protection and networking service;

WHEREAS, the City Government finds the program beneficial to its constituents, and such submits the project proposal thru the City Livelihood and Cooperative Development Office;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to adopt as it hereby adopts the Informal Sector-Work Entrepreneur (IS- Worktrep) Program or Unlad Kabuhayan Program Laban Sa Kahirapan of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Thru the City Livelihood and Cooperative Development Office.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, November 05, 2008.


CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor

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

2008 R - 176 - CONGRATULATING THE CSWDO FOR THEIR EXCELLENT EFFORTS IN MAKING THE CITY GARNER THE MOST CHILD FRIENDLY AWARD IN REGION III

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. 176
(Series of 2008)

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CITY SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (CSWDO) FOR THEIR EXCELLENT EFFORTS IN MAKING THE CITY GARNER THE MOST CHILD FRIENDLY AWARD IN REGION III

WHEREAS, the City received an undisputed congratulatory greetings from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office III that Olongapo City has captivated the Regional Award for the Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities under the Highly Urbanized Category;

WHEREAS, Olongapo City has been accorded for its exemplary and outstanding performance in the promotion, realization and sustainability of children’s rights by establishing functional City Council for the Protection of Children, barangay committees and community organizations with different programs and services implemented more meaningfully for the empowerment of Filipino children;

WHEREAS, as parens patriae to the young populace of the City, Olongapo has been recognized for its service delivery pertaining to health and nutrition, education and social protection where young and aged leaders alike participate proactively in related events at the barangay level, from the program planning up to the project implementation;

WHEREAS, such accolade received by the City will not be possible without the meritorious efforts of the prime movers of the City Social Welfare and Development Office who through their profound commitment for service had poured out their precious time, effort and intellect for the planning and completion of programs that directly address children’s rights and needs for survival, development, protection and participation;

WHEREAS, the City is proud to reap the fervent efforts of the City’s frontliners in upholding the rights of its children towards a sharper, brighter and prosperous future for them;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to congratulate, as it hereby congratulates the City Social Welfare And Development Office (CSWDO) For Their Excellent Efforts In Making The City Garner The Most Child Friendly Award in Region III.

Let a copy of this Resolution be furnished Ms. Genia Eclarino, Head of the CSWDO, for the information and record of the said department.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, November 05, 2008.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor

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

2008 R - 175 - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR GORDON, JR. TO SIGN AND ENTER INTO A MOA WITH A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS ENTITY FOR THE PROVISION CARDIO-PULMONARY

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. 175
(Series of 2008)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO SIGN AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS ENTITY FOR THE PROVISION OF CARDIO-PULMONARY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES AT THE JAMES L. GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (JLGMH)

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo is in constant quest for worthwhile alliances for the benefit of its constituency;

WHEREAS, James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital aspires to employ cardio-pulmonary equipment and services for the enhancement of its operations and advancement of assistance to its patients;

WHEREAS, availability of and access to the said services at the hospital is deemed imperative and favorable to the people;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Angelito W. Baloy, 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 authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to sign enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with a legitimate business entity for the provision of cardio-pulmonary equipment and services at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH).


APPROVED, November 05, 2008.


CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

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

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

2008 O - 59 - ESTABLISHING FACILITY-BASED DELIVERIES FOR ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS IN OLONGAPO CITY

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

WHEREAS, every year, almost 500,000 lives are lost around the world due to maternity-related causes, 99% of such deaths occurring in developing countries and almost all of them preventable;

WHEREAS, in the Philippines, almost 4,600 women die giving birth each year translating into more than 10 mothers dying everyday, leaving more than 30 children motherless;

WHEREAS, the Philippine government reaffirmed its commitment to reduce maternal deaths and contribute to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in the recently concluded 2005 World Summit in New York participated in by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo;

WHEREAS, hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and obstructed labor constitute the majority of complications relating to maternal fatalities. All of these problems are preventable and can be addressed through adequate medical care such as the presence of skilled birth attendants, emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC), and when necessary, access to family planning services;

WHEREAS, in an effort to reduce this burden, the Department of Health (DOH) adopted a new paradigm shift where each pregnancy is to be considered as “High Risk”;

WHEREAS, the DOH has further adopted a 3-pronged strategy to address the three delays associated with saving a woman’s life: (1) the decision when to seek care (knowledge on danger signs, empowered decision-making), (2) reaching the health facilities (expenses especially for communication/transportation, clinic or hospital services are of significant concern), and (3) receiving appropriate care in the facility (availability of gender and culture-sensitive doctors/health staff, adequate medicine supplies, blood and equipment);

WHEREAS, 6 out of 10 births in the Philippines take place at home making it crucial to follow a woman from prenatal to postnatal stage thus contributing to a high maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in the country. As MMR in the Philippines was 209 in the early 1990s, the target MMR for 2015 has been set at 52. In 1998, MMR fell from 209 to 172 but seems to have plateaud thereafter, stagnating at 162 in 2006. At this pace of reduction, by 2016 MMR will have only declined to 140 and the target of 52 will be unachievable;

WHEREAS, maternal deaths occur also in Olongapo City, thus suggesting the need to address the root causes of this problem and contribute to the attainment of MDG in 2015:

a) Olongapo City has annual population growth rate of 1.68% translated into more than 5,000 births yearly. The city population is growing steadily every year and every pregnant mother is at risk.

b) In 2006, two mothers have died and at present, three maternal deaths have been reported in just the first quarter;

WHEREAS, steadfast on its duties and commitment to uphold and protect the lives of its constituents, the City of Olongapo deems it necessary and appropriate to adopt and establish measures to reduce and finally eliminate maternal deaths in the city.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Angelito W. Baloy, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session duly assembled, to enact the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 59
(Series of 2008)

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FACILITY-BASED DELIVERIES FOR ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS IN OLONGAPO CITY

BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT:

SECTION 1. TITLE – This Ordinance shall be known as the Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) Ordinance of Olongapo City.

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – The City Government of Olongapo shall adopt measures to uphold and protect the lives of its constituents in line with its pursuit of sustainable human development that values human dignity and offers full protection to women and their unborn babies.

Consistent with these principles, the City Government of Olongapo shall guarantee access to information and education, and universal access to safe, affordable and quality basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) for pregnant mothers.

SECTION 3. OBJECTIVES

a) Provide the high risk pregnant mothers with adequate and affordable basic emergency obstetric and newborn care.
b) Ensure that all pregnant mothers are encouraged to access the health facilities during deliveries.
c) Enhance accurate information dissemination and education on the value of preventing maternal deaths.
d) Elicit the support of the barangay officials through the passage of barangay resolutions encouraging all pregnant mothers in their respective areas to access and take advantage of health facilities for safe deliveries.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS - For purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

1. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) - is the number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births. It measures the risk of death once a woman has become pregnant.
2. Maternal Death - is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.
3. BEmONC - is defined as Basic Emergency Obstetric And Newborn Care provided to pregnant mothers during deliveries.

SECTION 5. ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY HEALTH OFFICE (CHO)

1. The City Health Office (CHO) will be the lead agency in the implementation of this ordinance and ensure that systems, programs and services are available at all times.
2. The CHO in collaboration with other stakeholders will serve as the central advisory, planning and policy-making body with the City Mayor as Chairperson.
3. Recommend the enactment of legislation to support this program and adopt measures to reduce maternal deaths in the city.

SECTION 6. PROTOCOLS ON THE EXECUTION OF THE MATERNAL HEALTH PROGRAM

1. Approaches for Measuring Maternal Mortality
 Routine Maternal Death Reporting
 Community death reporting c/o Women's Health Teams
 Facility death reporting c/o BEmONC and CEmONC Teams

2. Periodic Maternal Death Review
 Quarterly/Yearly Review

3. Improve women’s health and ensure safe pregnancy and childbirth
 Capability or means of entry into the health care system
 Presence / “obtainability” of the product or service
 Increase access for the poor and disadvantaged
 Provide services as one single package to:
 Avoid duplication of services
 Optimize resources
 Improve service delivery and utilization

4. Maternal Care Paradigm Shift

5. Understanding the Implication of the “Shift”

At the Individual Level:

Every mother will have access to skilled care during pregnancy

 Skilled attendants: midwife, nurse, doctor
 Emergency treatment for all complications during pregnancy, childbirth and after birth
 Post-partum family planning
 Basic neonatal care

At the Service Level:

A transition to a more appropriate distribution of childbirths along the continuum of care

 More childbirths in basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) facilities
 More emergency referrals to intermediate level facilities comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care (CEmONC)
 Fewer childbirths at home and at higher levels

6. Ensuring Success of the “Shift”

7. Establishing the Women’s Health Teams

Rationale:
 To ensure that all pregnant women in the community, particularly the poor and disadvantaged, are adequately served
 To lead the effort in convincing mothers to shift from home birth to facility birth

FUNCTIONS OF THE WHT:
1. To track every pregnancy in the community.
2. To assist in accomplishing the birth plan.
3. To provide quality maternal care, family planning, STI prevention and HIV control and adolescent and youth health services appropriate at community level.
4. To make accurate recordings.
5. To provide good counseling and information dissemination services.
6. To refer clients appropriately.
7. To report maternal death.
8. To discuss relevant women’s issues with the community.

SECTION 7. APPROPRIATIONS – Recognizing the program gaps, the City Government of Olongapo shall appropriate funds for the following:

1. There shall be funds for the upgrading of health centers to become BEmONC facilities
2. There shall be funds for equipment and supplies in the delivery of EmONC services
3. There shall be funds for intensive information drive on this program concern

On the other hand, mechanisms to implement and enhance financial sustainability is also encouraged.

1. Attain financial Self-Sufficiency through:

 Identification of the poor
 Revenue generation
 Collection of user fees
 PhilHealth accreditation and reimbursements
 Social marketing arrangements with drug companies and contraceptive suppliers
 Others

2. Implement uniform and affordable charges:

For Philhealth Cardholders – Free of charge ( reimbursement of PHP4,500 per patient by Philhealth)

For Non-Philhealth Members but are not classified as Indigents - A corresponding fee of PHP4,500 will also be charged

For Indigents – A corresponding PHP1,500 will be billed to cover supplies and medicines used during the delivery

SECTION 8. SOURCE OF FUND – The budget for this ordinance shall be taken from the 5% of the GAD Fund of the Annual Appropriations of the City Government. The budget will focus on the upgrading of health centers in the total amount of PHP1.5 Million/year.

SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – If any part, section, or provision of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY – This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, November 05, 2008.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor

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