2009 R - 117- EXPRESSING PROFOUND GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO MAYOR HAGEDORN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO PRINCESA

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON AUGUST 26, 2009 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. 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. Angelito W. Baloy - -- - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 117
(Series of 2009)


A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO HON. EDWARD S. HAGEDORN, CITY MAYOR, CITY COUNCILORS, HON. REBECCA V. LABIT, HON. MIGUEL CUADERNO, HON. FELIBERTO S. OLIVEROS III AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN FOR THE CORDIAL WELCOME AND ACCOMMODATION ACCORDED TO THE OLONGAPO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE STAFF HEADED BY CITY VICE-MAYOR, CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

WHEREAS, the Olongapo City Council Members and the Staff led by Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo conducted a five-day study tour last August 11 to 15, 2009 at Puerto Princesa City, Palawan;

WHEREAS, the zestful itinerary of the delegation made them capture fresh insights about eco-tourism and gained a robust experience of the finest offerings of Puerto Princesa, home to the country’s premier underground rivers and dive spots, and a destination of governance par excellence;

WHEREAS, the envoys marveled on the awe-inspiring beauty of its clean environs, the epochal island-hopping experience, the pristine waters, the heartwarming cultural show and enjoyed the delectable welcome dinner. To cap it all, the Olongapo delegation learned from the striking difference and best practices Puerto Princesa is known for, its arduous endeavors to protect Mother Nature and its tourist-friendly culture, a cordial welcome package and superb hospitality, the visiting team will never forget;

WHEREAS, the Olongapo delegation is honored to develop a mentoring relationship through Lakbay-Aral programs and appreciates the unparalleled warm accommodation accorded to them by the people and City Government of Puerto Princesa, Palawan;

WHEREAS, with such partnership in good governance, the City deems that sisterhood ties and twinning agreement be forged between the Cities of Olongapo and Puerto Princesa, for the replication and multiplication of good seeds of ideas, practices and technologies that will benefit both cities, and beyond until its positive impact cascades down the entire nation;

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 express, as it hereby expresses profound gratitude and appreciation to Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor, City Councilors, Hon. Rebecca V. Labit, Hon. Miguel Cuaderno, Hon. Feliberto S. Oliveros III and Members of the City Council and the People of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan for the cordial welcome and accommodation accorded to the Olongapo City Council Members and the Staff headed by City Vice-Mayor, Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo.

Let copies of this Resolution be furnished Hon Edward S. Hagedorn, City Mayor, City Councilors Hon. Rebecca V. Labit, Hon. Miguel Cuaderno, Hon. Feliberto S. Oliveros III and the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Puerto Princesa, Palawan for their information, record and action.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, August 26, 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

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY
City Councilor City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

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


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


CHEENEE F. HOYA
SK Federation President


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