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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 30, 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. 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)

Call to Order

The Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 5:47 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With eight (8) City Councilors and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared. However, City Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. arrived during the approval of the minutes. City Councilor Cheenee F. Hoya, on the other hand, arrived during discussion of items under second reading.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of City Councilor Rodel S. Cerezo, the Minutes of the Regular Sessions dated 26th of August and 2nd of September, 2009, were unanimously approved and adopted by the members of the body.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

Before the approval of the day’s agenda, City Councilor Rodel S. Cerezo moved for the dispensation of the reading of the day’s agenda, since all the City Councilors already have their copies. The motion for the dispensation for the reading of the items on first and second readings was unanimously approved.

First Reading:

1. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-29 – An Ordinance Instituting Olongapo Product Center In The City, Creating A Policy Making Body, Establishing A Program For The Selection, Quality, Preservation, Packaging And Promotion Of Authentic Local Products And Providing Funds Thereof. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez. (Referred to the Committee on Business and Livelihood)

2. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-30 – An Ordinance Establishing Guidelines For Conferring The Title Of Adopted Son/Daughter Of Olongapo City. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

3. Draft Ordinance No. 2009 O-31 – An Ordinance Codifying All Significant Ordinances Passed By The Sangguniang Panlungsod Of Olongapo. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committee on House Rules)

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-108 – A Resolution Confirming The Renewal Of Temporary Appointment Of Mr. Dante P. Ramos As City Government Department Head II (ESMO) SG – 26. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

5. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-109 – A Resolution Confirming The Renewal Of Appointment Of Ms. Arlida M. Pame As City Government Department Head II (College President) SG-26. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

6. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-110 – A Resolution Extending Profound Appreciation To Cebu Councilor Dr. Christopher Alix For Extending Assistance To Olongapo Councilors Stranded Due To Flight Cancellations. Sponsored by the Majority Party. (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

7. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-111 – A Resolution Authorizing The Charging Of Philippine Peso Equivalent Of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) As Fund Assistance/Mobilization For The 2010 Conference Of The Association Of Pacific Island Local Governments (APILG). Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano. (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

Second Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-088 – A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Entered Into By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo Represented By Mayor James Gordon, Jr. With LRC Manpower Corporation Internationale, Inc., Represented By Miss Ma. Lourdes Capua For The Guam Build-Up Project. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

2. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-099 – A Resolution Adopting The Standards For The Designation Of Ambassador Of Goodwill Representing The City Of Olongapo. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez.

3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-094 – A Resolution Enjoining Local Government Units (LGUs), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) And NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Around Subic Bay To Participate In The Creation Of Subic Bay Waterways Council And Support The Projects Thereto. Sponsored by City Councilor Edwin J. Piano.

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-095 – A Resolution Encouraging The Olongapeños To Vote For Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park To Be Included In The World Search For The New Seven Wonders Of Nature. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez.

5. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-100 – A Resolution Supporting The City Council For The Welfare And Protection Of Children And In Effect Designates The Early Childhood Care Development Officer (ECCDO) For Olongapo City. Sponsored by City Councilor Elena C. Dabu.

6. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-102 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With Metro Olongapo Chamber Of Commerce (OBC) Inc. Represented By Its President Mr. Aurelio V. Pineda, Jr., For The Ulo Ng Apo MardiGras On October 29-31, 2009. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez.

7. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-103 – A Resolution Adopting The Gordon College’s Board Of Trustees Resolution Nos. 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, And 62 All Series Of 2008. Sponsored by City Councilors Jonathan G. Manalo, Edwin J. Piano, and Rodel S. Cerezo.

8. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-104 – A Resolution Adopting The Gordon College’s Board Of Trustees Resolution Nos. 1, 3, 4, And 6 All Series Of 2009. Sponsored by City Councilors Jonathan G. Manalo, Edwin J. Piano, and Rodel S. Cerezo.

9. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-105 – A Resolution Adopting The Gordon College’s Board Of Trustees Resolution No. 20, Series Of 2006, Entitled “A Resolution Establishing An Income-Generating Project Unit Of Gordon College.” Sponsored by City Councilors Jonathan G. Manalo, Edwin J. Piano, and Rodel S. Cerezo.

10. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-106 – A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) For And Behalf Of The Local Government Unit Of Olongapo City And The Department Of Education Represented By The Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ligaya B. Monato Regarding The Creation Of The Old Cabalan Integrated School. Sponsored by City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.

11. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-107 – A Resolution Approving And Ratifying The Loan Agreement, The Continuing Deed Of Assignment With Hold-Out, Chattel Mortgage (If Applicable) And Other Documents Related Thereto Signed And Executed Between The City Of Olongapo (LGU), And The Development Bank Of The Philippines (DBP) With All The Terms Of Conditions Thereof. Sponsored by City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.

City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo manifested for an additional item under First Reading, entitled “A Resolution Authorizing The Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into Contract Of Affiliation (COA) By And Between Gordon College And San Lazaro Hospital Represented By Its Chief Of Hospital Arturo B. Cabanban, M.D., For The Training Of Its Nursing Students In Fulfillment Of Its Course Requirements,” co-sponsored by City Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. (Referred to the Committees on Education and on Health)

City Councilor Edwin J. Piano motioned for the amendment of the third item under First Reading, to read “An Ordinance Establishing The Olongapo City Code Of General Ordinances,” sponsored by the Majority Party, present during the caucus.

With no other observations/comments, the members of the body unanimously adopted and approved the day’s agenda, as amended.

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:

1. Copy of the GAPO People’s Week ’09 Schedule of Activities, on September 28-October 3, submitted by the Personnel Office. (For information and guidance)

2. Public Utilities Department Notice of Power Interruption on Thursday, October 1, 2009, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 N.N. Affected Areas/Metering is PUD 69kv, Whole of Olongapo. Cause of Interruption, NGCP (National Grip Corporation of the Philippines). Reason is to tap changing of NGCP 50MVA Transformer #2 primary side, submitted by Ramon D. Balagtas, Head, Technical Division. (For information and guidance)

3. Memorandum from The City Administrator, addressed to All Department Heads and Chief of Offices, about GAPO People’s Week 2009 Schedule of Activities and Duty-Assignments. (For information)

4. Letter from Engr. Marivic J. Nierras, Officer-in-Charge, CPDO, addressed to the City Council Secretary, regarding the Department of Interior & Local Government, Region III (DILG III) enhanced Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS), now dubbed as LGMPS Version 2, which is intended to be utilized for the preparation of the State of Local Governance Performance Report for the Profile Year 2009. She is requesting that the attached Data Capture Form be submitted until September 30, 2009. (Done)

5. Copy of Resolution #24, Series of 2009, of Barangay West Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City entitled: “A Resolution Authorizing The Disbursement Of Calamity Fund Allocation For 2009 Amounting To Three Hundred Sixty Three Thousand, Four Hundred Sixty Six Pesos And Seventy Eight Centavos (Php363,466.78).” (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

6. Memorandum from Angie Socorro S. Barroga, OIC, City Personnel Office, addressed to All Department/Office Heads, Division Heads/Supervisory Level, regarding the 5S programs on Good Housekeeping on 25 September 2009, from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the FMA Hall, this city. (Referred to the Committee on Personnel and Organizational Development)

7. Letter from Jocelyn Pascual-Ninonuevo, Administrative Officer IV, addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo endorsing the hand-outs/notes from the 5S of Good Housekeeping Seminar – Productivity Improvement Orientation which she attended and the Council Secretary, Ms. Elflida S. Salmon. They highly recommend the implementation of 5S program in the Council.

8. First Endorsement from the City Mayor, addressed to the Hon. City Vice Mayor and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the copy of the Contract of Affiliation to be entered into by and between San Lazaro Hospital represented by its Chief of Agency, Arturo Cabanban, MD, and Gordon College, represented by the City Mayor. (Referred to the Committees on Education and on Health)

9. City Mayor’s request for extension of the City Executive Budget for Calendar Year 2010 to

the Sangguniang Panlungsod to December 29, 2009, instead of October 16, 2009, because there is a need for additional time to consider all the details, to ensure that the said proposed budget will continue to reflect the administration’s priority thrusts despite having limited resources. (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

10. First Endorsement from the City Mayor dated September 23, 2009 to Hon Cynthia G. Cajudo, Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer, and Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between Philippine Orthopedic Center, represented by its Chief of Hospital, Teodoro R. Castro, M.D., and Gordon College, represented by the College President, Arlida M. Pame. (Referred to the Committees on Health and on Education)

Committee Reports

City Councilor Perez reported about the drafting of an ordinance instituting the Olongapo Product Center, wherein it will create a policy making body that will establish a program for the selection, quality, preservation, packaging, and promotion of authentic local products, and providing funds for it. She said that since tourism is an industry of the city, there is a need to give some attention to uplift the local products, under the Gawang Gapo Program of the City Mayor. She explained that under the ordinance, it will create a Gawang Gapo Board, which will be headed by the Chairman of the Committee on Livelihood of the City Council, its Vice-Chair shall come from the DTI Regional Office, and its members will come from the Livelihood, Business Permit, Tourism, Public Affairs, Nutrition, Mayor’s , and SMED Offices. One of its function is to determine the products that have quality and with potential to compete in the market, and how to apply some technologies on how to upgrade the quality and the process of preserving perishable products. The City Councilor said that with this ordinance, this will enable to strengthen the profitability of the small and medium enterprises. Copies of the ordinance will be endorsed to the City Mayor’s and Legal Offices for further study.

Going to another draft ordinance, establishing guidelines for conferring the title adopted son/daughter of Olongapo City, which is similar to the proposed designation of Ambassador of Goodwill that she also sponsored, this will also set the ground rules of determining the procedures and qualifications of conferring adopted son/daughter of the City.

City Councilor Perez proceeded with the presentation of some pictures taken during the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy. She showed the magnitude of the floodings in many areas in Metro Manila, and the extent of damage caused to private properties, as well as public buildings and structures. People were stranded on major roads due to traffic and floods, and trapped residents were forced to go up the roofs of their houses, since the floods were almost as high as the houses.

She also recounted the experiences of the City Councilors who arrived in Manila from Dumaguete, and their flight was delayed due to severe floodings. Olongapo also experienced similar flash floods from the recent typhoon. Because of these environmental disasters that happened, the City Councilor is now encouraging the City Council members that they should now call for an Environmental Summit, with the participation of all sectors, since it is everybody’s concern to protect the environment. She explained that the city government has allocated funds for the program on environmental sanitation, but it requires cooperation from the public to make this program a success, like following the CR3 program – composting, re-using, reducing, and recycling household wastes. She is also aware that some are putting the blame on the current administration for failure to de-clog the drainage system. But, she believes that these can be attributed to climate change. Urging City Councilor Cortez to take the initial step to spearhead the Environmental Summit and give an assurance for her part as Chair of the Committee on Tourism to support it, together with the barangays, academe, NGOs, and other sectors to come up with a program the soonest possible time before it’s too late. The City Councilor promised to report on what transpired during the PCL Week Celebration in the next session.

As Chair of the Local Price Coordinating Council and Committee on Livelihood, City Councilor Ellen Dabu gave an update on the celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month, spearheaded by the Department of Health, who is the lead agency. It carried the theme: “Generic Drugs, Gawang Pinoy, Galing Pinoy, Tangkilikin Natin.” The agency has linked-up activities for the event, which will be started with a motorcade, poster-making contest, Fair Trade Law, Consumer Awareness and Responsive Education Seminar, and retailers seminar. This celebration will be joined by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Olongapo City Local Price Coordinating Council, Olongapo Consumers Affairs Council, retailers, students, NGOs, and other people’s organization. With regards to her report on the result of their monitoring on generic drugs and the implementation of Cheaper Medicines Bill, during the investigations, the Committee found out that not all pharmacies are complying with the Senate Bill. As a result, they intend to set another meeting with the owners of pharmacies this coming week.

City Councilor Dabu also informed the body about another event that she should be attending the “Likha ng Central Luzon,” a regional trade fair to be held at the SM Mega Mall in Mandaluyong City. It is the eleventh year of the said event, and is a joint project of DTI-III and the Philippine Export, supported by the Regional Development Council – III and the Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation, Inc. She further explained that this is venue for promotion of local and global market, where the best products and crafts coming from the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales will be exhibited. Unfortunately, she was not able to attend as representative from Olongapo to promote the Gawang Gapo products due to the unavailable driver to take her there.

Before the body proceeded to the Calendar of Business, the Presiding Officer announced that Resolution 127, Series of 2009, “A Resolution Expressing Olongapo City’s Warmest Greetings And Felicitations To The Holy Nation, Israel Through The City’s Envoy, Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo,” where the City Vice-Mayor had visited, was received by Hon. Josh Keinstein, Director of Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, which she personally delivered together with the other members of the group. She said she extends their appreciation for the warm greetings.

Calendar of Business

1. City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo moved for the deferment of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-088, entitled: “A Resolution Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Entered Into By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo Represented By Mayor James Gordon, Jr. With LRC Manpower Corporation Internationale, Inc., Represented By Miss Ma. Lourdes Capua For The Guam Build-Up Project,” pending the release of the notarized documents, in behalf of the main proponent, City Councilor Edwin J. Piano, which was approved by the body.

2. City Councilor Gina G. Perez moved for the approval of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-099, entitled: “A Resolution Adopting The Standards For The Designation Of Ambassador Of Goodwill Representing The City Of Olongapo,” which was unanimously approved, in its second and final reading.

The Presiding Officer recognized the presence of City Councilor Cheenee F. Hoya.

3. In behalf of City Councilor Edwin J. Piano, City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo moved for the deferment of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-094, entitled “A Resolution Enjoining Local Government Units (LGUs), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) And NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Around Subic Bay To Participate In The Creation Of Subic Bay Waterways Council And Support The Projects Thereto,” for further study. The members of the body unanimously approved the motion for the deferment of the measure.

4. City Councilor Gina G. Perez motioned for the approval of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-095, entitled: “A Resolution Encouraging The Olongapeños To Vote For Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park To Be Included In The World Search For The New Seven Wonders Of Nature.” The Draft Resolution was unanimously approved by the body, in its second and final reading.

5. City Councilor Elena C. Dabu moved for the deferment of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-100, entitled: “A Resolution Supporting The City Council For The Welfare And Protection Of Children And In Effect Designates The Early Childhood Care Development Officer (ECCDO) For Olongapo City.” The motion for the deferment was unanimously approved by the body.

6. City Councilor Gina G. Perez requested for the amendment of the title of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-102, entitled: “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) With Metro Olongapo Chamber Of Commerce (OBC) Inc. Represented By Its President Mr. Aurelio V. Pineda, Jr., For The Ulo Ng Apo MardiGras On October 29-31, 2009.”

The amended title should read “A Resolution Authorizing The Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Sign And Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) By And Between The City Government Of Olongapo And The Metro Olongapo Chamber Of Commerce (OBC), Inc. Represented By Its President Mr. Aurelio V. Pineda, Jr. For The Ulo Ng Apo Festival 2009 On October 29, 30, And 31, 2009 At The Ramon Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City.”

She explained that this Mardi Gras is being celebrated annually spearheaded by the business group in the city, where their association was changed into a non-stock, non-profit corporation and is now part of the Chamber of Commerce. She pointed-out that the copy of the MOA is still unsigned as the resolution to be passed is just an authority to be given to the City Mayor to enter in a MOA with them. The content of the MOA will be the same in the previous years, which stipulates a 50 – 50 sharing in the income. Programs and activities will be subject for approval of the City Council, since this is a partnership between the two. Whatever support will be provided by the city, finances and logistics will be provided by the OBC.

The measure was unanimously approved by the body, in its second and final reading.

7. City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo motioned for the approval of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-103, entitled: “A Resolution Adopting The Gordon College’s Board Of Trustees Resolution Nos. 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, And 62 All Series Of 2008.”

The titles of the board resolutions that were passed by the Board of Trustees were Resolution No. R-057, “A Resolution Recommending The General Repair Of The Main Building Of Gordon College;” Resolution No. R-058, “A Resolution Approving The Recommended Applicants For Instructor’s Positions For Second Semester, School Year 2008-2009;” Resolution No. R-059, “A Resolution Recommending The Relief Of Mr. Restituto T. Sunga From His Present Designation As Head Of Supply Services And Recommending His Transfer As Library Staff;” Resolution No. R-060, “A Resolution Approving The Student Manual Of Gordon College;” Resolution No. R-061, “A Resolution Approving The Graduation Of Candidates For Graduation For October, 2008,” and Resolution No. R-062, “A Resolution Accepting Marey Beth Marzan As Member Of The Board Of Trustees Of Gordon College,” all series of 2008.

City Councilor Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia requested for the list of names of applicants for instructors and candidates for graduation, and asked why is it just now that they are moving for the approval of the board resolutions.

City Councilor Manalo clarified that the board resolutions were already approved last year. The instructors have already been hired, and the students have already graduated. Since the City Council was not able to adopt the board resolutions the previous year, the council will begin the adoption of the resolutions at present.

After the discussions, the Draft Resolution were unanimously approved by the members of the body, in its second and final reading.

8. City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo moved for the approval of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-104, entitled: “A Resolution Adopting The Gordon College’s Board Of Trustees Resolution Nos. 1, 3, 4, And 6 All Series Of 2009.”

The titles of the Draft Resolutions from the Gordon College’s Board of Trustees to be adopted by the City Council are (1) “A Resolution Approving The Candidates for Graduation, Academic Year 2008-2009;”(2) “A Resolution Accepting Atty. Bernadine S. Gantan As Member Of The Board Of Trustees, Gordon College;” (3) “A Resolution Granting Incentive To The Top Ten Examinees Of Gordon College In Any Licensure Examination,” and (4) “A Resolution Recommending The Change Signatory Of The Land Bank Account Of Gordon College From Mr. Marvin Esposo to Mr. Marcelino Andawi, Olongapo City Treasurer.”

City Councilor Elena C. Dabu advised the proponent, being the Chair of the Committee on Education, since the council was just adopting the resolutions passed by the Board of Trustees, he just have to follow closely all these resolutions that needs to be adopted as early as possible so these kind of delays will not be repeated.

City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo noted the observations together with the two (2) other sponsors, City Councilors Rodel S. Cerezo and Edwin J. Piano.

The Presiding Officer declared recess.

RECESS: 6:40 P.M.

RESUMPTION: 6:45 P.M.

After a brief recess, the Draft Resolution was unanimously approved, in its second and final reading.

9. Upon the motion of City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo, Resolution No. 2009 R-105, entitled: “A Resolution Adopting The Gordon College’s Board Of Trustees Resolution No. 20, Series Of 2009, Entitled: “A Resolution Establishing An Income-Generating Project Unit Of Gordon College,” was unanimously approved by the body, in its second and final reading.

10. City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo introduced Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-102, entitled “A Resolution Authorizing The City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) For And On Behalf Of The Local Government Unit Of Olongapo City And The Department Of Education Represented By The Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Ligaya B. Monato Regarding The Creation Of The Old Cabalan Integrated School.”

The proponent explained to the body that the establishment of an Integrated School at Old Cabalan was through a city ordinance approved last year, when former City Councilor Marey Beth Marzan was the Chair of the Committee on Education. Alongside with the establishment is the building of a high school department, which will require the acquisition of furnitures, equipments, textbooks, and providing salaries for new teachers to be hired. All of these needs to be budgeted. The City Councilor enumerated the conditions required under the MOA.

For the LGU:

1. Funds for the maintenance of the new school for at least one year.

2. Funds for the construction of the new buildings and facilities, and provide the classrooms with furnitures, equipments, and textbooks, subject to the availability of funds.

3. Funds for the salaries of the new teachers at rates approved by the Local School Board, and to be taken from the Local School Board Fund.

For the Department of Education:

1. Policy guidelines and directions to ensure the proper implementation of the integration.

2. Evaluation of Teacher Applicants.

3. Assistance in the Curriculum Development.

City Councilor Garcia asked the proponent if costs for the maintenance of the buildings and salaries be included in next years’ budget.

In reply to the query City Councilor Lipumano-Garcia’s question, the proponent informed her that the budget for this will be included in the 2010 budget, and the construction of the school building will be implemented next year, upon the finalization of the program of work.

On motion of City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo, the Draft Resolution was unanimously approved by the body, in its second and final reading.

11. City Councilor Manalo moved for the approval Draft Resolution R-107, entitled: “A Resolution Approving And Ratifying The Loan Agreement, The Continuing Deed Of Assignment With Hold-Out, Chattel Mortgage (If Applicable) And Other Documents Related Thereto Signed And Executed Between The City Of Olongapo (LGU), And The Development Bank Of The Philippines (DBP) With All The Terms Of Conditions Thereof.”

This is in line with Resolution No. 2009 – R-017, which they approved, regarding the loan worth Php81 Million for the dredging machine from the DBP, for the acquisition of dredging machine with the Vactor truck.

On motion of City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo, the Draft Resolution was approved by a majority vote, in its second and final reading. Eight (8) members were in favor and one (1) opposed.

City Councilor Piano made a manifestation expressing that he is voting formally with the items on second reading, specifically Nos. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, while he was out during the votation.

Other Matters

City Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino moved to approve “A Resolution Extending The Profound Appreciation To Cebu Councilor Dr. Christopher Alix For Extending Assistance To Olongapo City Councilors Stranded Due To Flight Cancellations.”

The City Councilor suggested to make it unanimous sponsorship. The Draft Resolution was unanimously approved in its second and final reading.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 7:05 n the evening, on motion of City Councilor Anselmo A. Aquino.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE

CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

ATTEST:

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer