Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON APRIL 15, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL

Present:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo- - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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

Absent:

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

Call to Order

The City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 4:45 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With eleven (11) Members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared. However, Councilor Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia arrived during the Reading of Communications and Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. arrived during the Committee Reports.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of Councilor Gina Perez, the minutes of the regular session dated March 25, 2009 was deferred by the body.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

Before the approval of the day’s agenda, Councilor Rodel S. Cerezo read the items on 1st and 2nd reading, to wit:

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-049 – A Resolution Approving The Request Of Barangay New Cabalan To Operate A Mini Fair Within Their Jurisdiction Subject To The Prescribed Guidelines Of The Sangguniang Panlungsod. Sponsored By Councilor Angelito W. Baloy. (Referred to the Committee on Business)

2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-050 – A Resolution Approving The Request Of Barangay Sta. Rita To Operate A Mini Fair Within Their Jurisdiction Subject To The Prescribed Guidelines Of The Sangguniang Panlungsod. Sponsored By Councilor Angelito W. Baloy. (Referred to the Committee on Business)

Second Reading:

1. Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O-39 – An Ordinance Withdrawing 20th (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); 21st Street (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); And Barretto (20th Street To 21st Street) Streets From Public Use. Sponsored By Councilors Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. And Elena C. Dabu

2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-045 – A Resolution Authorizing The Conduct Of Study For The Redevelopment Of East Bajac-Bajac Public Market. Sponsored By Councilor Elena C. Dabu

3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-046 – A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) By And Between Olongapo City Health Office And Virgen Delos Remedios College Represented By Its College President Remedios Dela Peña For The Affiliation Of Its Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Assistance And Massage Therapy Students In Fulfillment Of Their Course Requirements. Sponsored By Councilor Angelito W. Baloy

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-048 – A Resolution Appealing To Olongapo Gas Station Owners To Review And Reconsider The Higher Prices Of Diesel And Other Fuels Compared To The Lower Prices In Nearby Municipalities And Dealers And Likewise Appeal To The Department Of Energy, Department Of Trade & Industry And Other Pertinent Government Agencies To Study The Matter. Sponsored By Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

The body unanimously approved the Day’s Agenda.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Letter from the City Mayor addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod which pertains to the Black Saturday Concert co-sponsored by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and the City Government of Olongapo on April 11, 2009 at the SBMA Gate and requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod to consider an Ordinance closing the R.M. Drive from corner Gordon Avenue and Perimeter Road from corner of Rizal Avenue to Fendler Extension, this city from 2:00 P.M. of April 11, 2009 to 2:00 A.M. of April 12, 2009.

2. Barangay Resolutions of Brgy. Old Cabalan, all Series of 2009:

a. Resolution No. 012, entitled: “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP20,000.00 From Safety And Public Order Development Fund For The Purchase Of BPSO And Barangay Officials Uniforms And Essential Needs In Preparation And During OPLAN SUMVAC 2009 Motorist Assistance.” (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and on Peace and Order)

b. Resolution No. 013, entitled: “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP5,000.00 For Fund Assistance In Garantisadong Pambata Program At Old Cabalan To Be Taken From Health And Social Services Development Fund.” (Referred to the Committee on Health)

c. Resolution No. 014, entitled: “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP65,000.00 For The Purchase Of Additional Construction Materials And Labor Cost For The Rehabilitation Of Computer Learning Center, Purok Outposts And Construction Of Humps Along Bennet Road, Old Cabalan.” (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations, on Public Works and on Traffic)

d. Resolution No. 015, entitled: “A Resolution Revitalizing And Strengthening The Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) Program.” (Referred to the Committee on Human Rights)

e. Resolution No. 016, entitled: “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP10,000.00 From Tourism Development Fund For The Rehabilitation And Repainting Of Ulo Ng Apo Marker At National Highway Purok 1, Old Cabalan.” (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations and on Tourism)

f. Resolution No. 017, entitled: “A Resolution Approving The Withdrawal Of PhP15,000.00 For the Purchase Of Painting Materials And Labor Cost To Be Used For Posting Old City Ordinances At Purok Outposts.” (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and on Appropriations)

3. Barangay Resolutions of Barangay West Bajac-Bajac, both Series of 2009:

a. Resolution No. 8, entitled: “A Resolution Authorizing The Release Of PhP16,000.00 For The Purchase Of One (1) Unit Motor Cycle For Official Service Of Maintenance Supervisor And Public Works Committee Chairman.” (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

b. Resolution No. 9, entitled: “A Resolution Expressing Deepest Sympathy And Condolences To The Bereaved Family Of Former Barangay Kagawad And Member of the Lupon Tagapamayapa, Honorable Maximino DT. Marquez, Who Passed Away April 7, 2009.” (For information)

4. Open Letter to Hon. Mayor James Gordon Jr. submitted by the Olongapo City Public Market Stallholders Association, Inc. (Referred to the Committee on Markets and for information of everyone)

5. Memorandum from Damian P. Delos Santos, Jr., OIC, Olongapo City Public Market for the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. regarding the Comparative Monthly Statement Of Income for the month of March (Year 2008-2009). There was an increase of PhP32,501.13 as compared to last year. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and on Markets)

6. Resolution No. 11, Series of 2009 of Barangay East Bajac-Bajac, entitled: “A Resolution Revitalizing And Strengthening The Barangay Human Rights Action Center (BHRAC) Program.” (Referred to the Committee on Human Rights)

7. Barangay Resolutions of Brgy. New Kalalake, Olongapo City, both Series of 2009 entitled:

a. Resolution No. 002, “A Resolution Requesting The Approval Of Hon. Mayor James L. Gordon For The Proposed Baratillo/Tiangge To Be Put Up Alongside Of Murphy 14th Street Beside Kalalake Covered Court Up To 12th Street, Beside Kalalake Elementary School, Barangay New Kalalake, Olongapo City.” (Referred to the Committees on Business and on Markets)

b. Resolution No. 003, “A Resolution Requesting The Honorable Mayor James L. Gordon To Grant Barangay New Kalalake At Least 50 Sacks Of Cement To Be Used For The Repair/Construction Of Canal Covers At Barangay New Kalalake, Olongapo City.” (Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Engineering)

8. Petition letter from Kulot Bilao Vendors Association addressed to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Olongapo City headed by Lilia Olmo, Kulot Bilao Vendor President. (Referred to the Committees on Business and on Markets)

9. Letter from the City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo and Members of the City Council requesting this body to consider an ordinance appropriating the amount of PhP14,617,000.00 for the Health and Peace and Order program of the City, to be taken from Subic Water dividend income to wit:

A. Office of the City Mayor

Maintenance & Other Operating Expenses

Medical, Dental & Laboratory Supplies Expense PhP8,127,000.00

Subsidy to Barangay Health Centers 2,500,000.00

Subsidy to PNP 490,000.00

Sub-Total PhP11,117,000.00

B. James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Medical, Dental & Laboratory Supplies Expense 3,500,000.00

Grand Total PHP14,617,000.00

(For information)

10. First Endorsement from the City Mayor addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo and Members of this Sangguniang Panlungsod the copy of the Resolution of Barangay Sta. Rita granting permit to Ms. Lourdes Lopez of Louela’s Amusement to operate a mini-carnival in Barangay Sta. Rita in connection with their barangay fiesta celebration. (Referred to the Committee on Business)

11. Letter from Councilor John Carlos G. delos Reyes, addressed to Atty. Joel Curammeng, Head Agent, National Bureau of Investigation, Olongapo City regarding the case of Jay-Ar Z. Abdon, aged 20, who died last March 28, 2009 at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital, Olongapo City because of kidney complication as per unofficial death certificate given to his mother Teresita Abdon. Councilor delos Reyes is requesting that Mrs. Abdon be given all the assistance necessary to ensure her son’s eventual burial after an autopsy shall have been conducted. (For information and Referred to the Committee on Health)

12. Memorandum from Audie S. Sundiam, Punong Barangay, New Cabalan, Olongapo City addressed to the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon Jr. attention: Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo requesting a Certified True Copy of the approved resolution of Barangay Old Cabalan likewise a copy of the City Ordinance creating the boundaries of Old Cabalan and New Cabalan. (Referred to the Secretariat and Referred to the Committee on Land)

13. Invitation from the RFG Professional Consultancy & Management Center on their 3-day Training Seminar on Climate Change Adaptation & Solid Waste Management. (For information)

14. First Endorsement from the City Mayor, addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo and Members, Sangguniang Panlungsod the copy of the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and between Neorex Philkor, Inc. represented by its President Hong Sik Park and the City Government of Olongapo represented by the City Mayor. (Referred to the Committee on Education)

15. Letter from Hon. Aquilino Cortez, Jr., Chair, City Council Committee on Environment Protection, Land Use, Housing & Zoning and Chair, Committee on Traffic & Transportation addressed to the City Mayor, Vice Mayor and Honorable Councilors stating that the Stallholders of the East Bajac-Bajac Public Market as well as the local businesses around the area has accepted the legality and authority of the City Council to pass an ordinance withdrawing streets, roads and alleys from public use as provided by Section 21 of RA 7160 (Local Government Code). (For information)

16. Letter of intent for Olongapo Public Market submitted by Manuel E. Pangilinan, Chief Executive Office, FinAsia Land & Realty Corporation. (For information)

17. Letter from Conrado L. Tiu, CEO/President Conti Group, addressed to Atty. Badge Perez, City Legal Consultant c/o Sangguniang Panlungsod, this City and it says:

“Dear Atty. Perez, correct me if I am wrong, but during the public hearing on the question of closing the 20th Street, 21st Street and Barretto Streets, you stated firmly that the decision of Supreme Court in the case of Levy D. Macasiano, G.R. No. 97764 and Francisco U. Dacanay, G.R. No. 93654 are already obsolete. And that the Local Government Code allowing the City Government to withdraw the streets from public use should be followed”. Mr. Tiu is requesting for an immediate answer in this inquiry which states, “Please be reminded of the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, Sec. 5. (a) Act promptly on letters and requests. All public officials and employees shall, within fifteen (15) working days from receipts thereof, respond to letters, telegrams or other means of communications sent by the public. The reply must contain the action taken on the request.” (For information)

18. Letter dated April 14, 2009, addressed to the Vice Mayor from Mr. James G. Velasquez of IBM, inviting her to join the Team Subic Closing Program on April 16, 2009 at the Beijing Room, Golden Dragon Restaurant in SBMA.

Committee Reports

As Chair on the Committee on Youth and Sports, Councilor Cheenee Hoya reported that she attended the First Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) National Convention 2009 in Panglao Island Nature Resort , Dauis, Bohol on March 31, to April 03, 2009. The theme for this year’s convention is “Kabataan: Gabay sa Makakalikasang Aksyon.” Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, our president, graced the said affair. The activity had many different highlights, including the arrival of Hon. Lito Atienza, Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and celebrity ambassadors like Nikki Gil and Bamboo. The agenda that were discussed during the plenary session were the launching of the Environmental Campaign thru synchronized coastal clean-up, proposed amendments of the 2001 Sangguniang Kabataan Constitution and By-laws, launching of outstanding Sangguniang Kabataan Awards and Recognition, and other pressing issues that affect the SK.

In addition, Councilor Hoya mentioned that the Free Sangguniang Kabataan Operation Tuli for Summer, 2009 already started on April 14, 2009 in Barangay Asinan and will end on May 13, 2009.

Calendar of Business

1. Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O-39 –“ An Ordinance Withdrawing 20th (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); 21st Street (Rizal Avenue To Canda Street); And Barretto (20th Street To 21st Street) Streets From Public Use.”

Councilor Aquilino Cortez, Jr., said that two (2) consultation meetings were conducted. The last one was between the city government officials and different city business groups, vendors, and stall holders of the East Bajac-Bajac Public Market. The proposal to withdraw 20th, 21st, and Barretto Streets from public use prompted a heated argument among the participants. He propounded that the draft ordinance be deferred pending submission of the position papers of the contending parties. The Office of the City Mayor and members of the City Council will have a careful study on the proposals. Councilor Cortez added that he will be submitting a letter, addressed to the City Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and councilors about his concerns for the passing of the ordinance, without addressing first the concerns and issues of the stallholders involved in the market.

Without further discussions, Draft Ordinance No. 2008 O – 39 was deferred on its second and final reading, on the motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-045 – “A Resolution Authorizing The Conduct Of Study For The Redevelopment Of East Bajac-Bajac Public Market.”

Councilor Ellen Dabu informed her colleagues that FinAsia Land and Realty Corporation submitted a letter of intent regarding the redevelopment plans for the East Bajac-Bajac Public Market. In addition, she said that our city government officials, headed by Mayor James L. Gordon, Jr., had a consultation meeting with the stallholders and vendors of East Bajac-Bajac Public Market, at the Olongapo City Convention Center to address the increasing numbers of vendors and to accommodate them. The suggestion that the city government conduct initial studies first concerning the plans of the city plan is to convert the East Bajac-Bajac Market into a five-storey building.

Councilor delos Reyes stressed that there is a stipulation in the proposed resolution that states: “the present structure of the East Bajac-Bajac Public Market cannot accommodate the ever growing number of vendors.” In conjunction, he suggested that it is improper to include this statement in an official city resolution since there should not be ambulant vendors in the streets. He also added that the title of the resolution must also state the authority who will be accomplishing the study.

Councilor Dabu expressed her agreement with the proposition of Councilor delos Reyes. She motioned that the stipulation in the aforementioned resolution be modified.

In relation, Councilor Gina Perez advised that the condition in the resolution should be rephrased into something like “the expansion would promote more opportunities for other small-time businesses.”

Councilor delos Reyes connoted that with respect to the suggestion of Councilor Perez, it would be better to avoid any mention of words that would antagonize the market stallholders, in view of the fact that any talk of vendors is a separate issue. He adjoined that if we are going to expand the market, we leave that to the vendors or entrepreneurs who are interested in applying for stalls. He also added that what the city government is trying to avoid from happening is to add more to the pressing concerns of the persons’ involved, especially now that there is another proposal to withdraw from public use the peripheral streets around the market.

Councilor Dabu mentioned that she is accepting the proposal of Councilor delos Reyes. She also declared that she would include in the provision that the call for expanding the market was brought about by the demands of some aspiring businessmen and investors in the city.

In return, Councilor delos Reyes asked the proponent as to who will the city government be authorizing to conduct the initial study.

In response, Councilor Dabu cited that FinAsia Land and Realty Corporation, through the City Panning and Development Office (CPDO), will be authorized to conduct the initial study. She believes that both bodies have the expertise to handle the matter.

Recess: 5:15 p.m.

Resume: 5:19 p.m.

After a thorough discussion, the proposed Draft Resolution No. 2009 R – 045, was approved by the body on a majority of votes, with one member opposing, on the motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu.

3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-046 – “A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MoA) By And Between Olongapo City Health Office And Virgen Delos Remedios College Represented By Its College President Remedios Dela Peña For The Affiliation Of Its Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Assistance And Massage Therapy Students In Fulfillment Of Their Course Requirements.”

Councilor Angelito Baloy disclosed that he already received the endorsements, letter of intent, and draft of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) from the Office of the City Mayor. He also pointed out that the affiliation fee indicated in the Memorandum of Agreement, on the amount of PhP30.00, should be modified to PhP60.00, in accordance with the Administration Order of the Department of Health (DOH). He also said that observations by the legal office regarding the board resolution and by the Presiding Officer regarding the accreditation of the courses that the Virgen delos Remedios College is offering, have already been made.

Without further contentions from the body, Draft Resolution No. 2009 R – 046, was unanimously approved on its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Angelito W. Baloy.

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-048 – “A Resolution Appealing To Olongapo Gas Station Owners To Review And Reconsider The Higher Prices Of Diesel And Other Fuels Compared To The Lower Prices In Nearby Municipalities And Dealers And Likewise Appeal To The Department Of Energy, Department Of Trade & Industry And Other Pertinent Government Agencies To Study The Matter.” Sponsored By Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

Councilor JC delos Reyes expressed that the proposed resolution might be too soft on the proprietors owning gas stations charging higher rates than gas stations in SBMA. The councilor was told that there are gasoline station owners possessing many gas stations in the area, and there might be a crime punishable under the Revised Penal Code which is monopoly. He finds the resolution too easy on the gas station owners. He doesn’t want to appeal to them but to enforce the law.

Councilor Aquilino Cortez, Jr. recapitulated that the Oil Deregulation Law completely gives the free-hand to oil companies to regulate their prices as they deem necessary due to transportation cost due to Geo-Political factors. The councilor stated that the city government could only appeal to gas station owners since the oil market is deregulated; there is predatory pricing or predatory competition. He also added that there is a law against oil cartel, wherein major oil players, like Petron and Caltex, would dictate the trends in the prices of petroleum products. Now, the trend in the oil market is changing and improving as independent oil players, like Total and PTT, are selling their oil products at much cheaper rates. According to Councilor Cortez, he had spoken with Mr. Aboy Lim, one of the gas station owners here in Olongapo City, and he mentioned that oil prices in Bataan are lower because the competition for oil players is cut-throat, forcing them to lower their prices, unlike here in Olongapo where there are only a few players. He also recommended that the city government could consult the Department of Energy to appeal to the gas station proprietors to lower their rates, in the same manner that nearby municipalities have lowered their rates.

In, relation, Councilor Lugie Lipumano-Garcia pointed out that in Metro Manila, the prices of petroleum products depend on the type of land permit that gas station owners have, whether the land is rented or owned. She added that she really don’t know how it is in our area.

Councilor Gina Perez acknowledged that proponent was able to look at this imperative issue, since it is affecting everybody. According to her, in Metro Manila, survey results indicate that the average price of petroleum products is at PhP24.65 per liter, which is much lower than costs in Olongapo City. She implied that a public dialogue be held between gas station owners and city officials to further discuss the issue.

In response, Councilor Cortez stressed that if the proposed resolution would be approved by the body, the city government will be conducting a public hearing as to why oil charges in Olongapo are much higher than in nearby municipalities; since the oil industry is deregulated, we cannot really control them.

The Presiding Officer declared a recess at 5:30 p.m. and on the resumption of the session at 5:34 p.m., Councilor Cortez agreed that title of the resolution be modified and should be “A Resolution Calling the Attention of Olongapo Gas Station Owners to Review and Reconsider the Higher Prices of Diesel and Other Fuels Compared to the Lower Prices in Nearby Municipalities and Dealers and Likewise Call the Attention of the Department of Energy, Department of Trade and Industry, and other Pertinent Government Agencies to Study the Matter.”

Councilor delos Reyes asserted that it would be better if other agencies would be included in the title of the proposed resolution as a side issue. He implied that gas station owners must be called instead to review and reconsider the exorbitant prices they charge.

Councilor Cortez affirmed that after passing the resolution, the city administration will be conducting a public dialogue with the gas station owners. If they will be dissatisfied with the outcome, they will be creating a new resolution.

After a comprehensive discussion on the matter, Draft Resolution No. 2009 R – 048, was approved unanimously on its second and final reading, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

Other Matters

A. After discussing the day’s business agenda, the members of the City Council, headed by Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo, held a simple ceremony in honor of the Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) present during the meeting.

Councilor Edwin J. Piano had made a motion to create a committee of 3 individuals to invite Hon. Mayor James L. Gordon, Jr., to present the resolution honoring the distinguished guests for their insurmountable contributions to the city government.

B. Councilor Gina G. Perez read the following Resolutions:

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON

APRIL 1, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL.

RESOLUTION NO. 42-A

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MS. SUSAN RANFT, RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT MANAGER, IBM GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES AND ONE OF THE CONTINGENTS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS (ABV) FOR HER SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

WHEREAS, Ms. Susan Ranft, Resource Deployment Manager, IBM Global Business Services, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, one of the Australian Business Volunteers joined the technical exchange venture of the said organization in the City of Olongapo;

WHEREAS, the Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), is a league of retired Australian executives who possess impressive business skills and experience who are committed to provide their expertise on various fields through technical, skills and knowledge transfer to assist developing countries achieve sustainable development;

WHEREAS, Ms. Ranft’s broad experience and range of skills in the field of Recruitment and Communications significantly helped the City Personnel and Public Employment Service Offices (PESO) in assessing their existing systems and retooled their capacities in attaining their goals;

WHEREAS, her technical know-how also aided the Personnel Department’s development of reports, graphical representation (trend) for compilation and enhanced training analysis/identification for individual employees;

WHEREAS, the technocrat, with the assistance of Ms. Raji Sharma of the Document Tracking System Group, also made impressive contributions in the creation of a database to pivot chart for the two offices mentioned and the development of short and long term recommendations for the existing hiring process of applications in the Personnel Office for the further enhancement of its tracking system as well as for the recruitment and communication processes for the PESO;

WHEREAS, the expert did not only share her dexterity in the field but gave part of herself for such worthy cause;

WHEREAS, the people of Olongapo are grateful for having been blessed by the skills and expertise she generously shared the City towards the achievement of its purposes;

NOW, THEREFORE, 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 commend, as it hereby commends Ms. Susan Ranft, Resource Deployment Manager, IBM Global Business Services and one of the contingents from the Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) for her significant contributions in the City of Olongapo.

Let copies of this Resolution be furnished Ms. Susan Ranft, Resource Deployment Manager, IBM Global Business Services and the Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), for their information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, April 1, 2009.

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

(Absent)

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY

City Councilor City Councilor (Absent)

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) (On Official Business)

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

RESOLUTION NO. 42-B

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS (ABV), REPRESENTED BY MS. WAYA ARAOS, PHILIPPINES IN-COUNTRY MANAGER AND CONTINGENTS FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS

IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

RESOLUTION NO. 42-C

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. NEERAJ SHARMA, RELATIONS MANAGER, IBM, NEW DELHI, INDIA, ONE OF THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS (ABV), FOR HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

RESOLUTION NO. 42

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS (ABV), MS. RAJI SHARMA, MR. JOSE EDUARDO MARTINEZ CORDERO AND MR. SACHIN SETH, EXPERTS FROM THE IBM GLOBAL SERVICES AND IBM GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES RESPECTIVELY, FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:58 in the afternoon, on motion of Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE

CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

ATTEST:

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer