2009 R - 144 - AUTHORIZING THE CHARGING OF PHILIPPINE PESO EQUIVALENT OF $10,000.00 AS FUND ASSISTANCE/MOBILIZATION FOR THE 2010 APILG CONFERENCE

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 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. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - - “ “

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

ABSENT:

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - - - City Councilor

RESOLUTION NO. 144

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHARGING OF PHILIPPINE PESO EQUIVALENT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) AS FUND ASSISTANCE/MOBILIZATION FOR THE 2010 ASSOCIATION OF THE PACIFIC ISLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (APILG) CONFERENCE

WHEREAS, the Association of Pacific Island Local Government (APILG) was established to conduct an international event that reflects the objectives of the association and showcases the cultures of its members;

WHEREAS, among its objectives is to celebrate common elements in cultures and customs; to network in the areas of education, health care, agriculture and commerce; to further business and investments; to assist in the availability of affordable health care; and to improve and re-establish communication among families and friends;

WHEREAS, this year’s conference which will focus on the opportunities that will be brought by the Guam Military Build-up is expected to be attended by Governors, Mayors, City Officials and Municipal/City Council members and businessmen from the Philippines, Guam, the Northern Marianas, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia;

WHEREAS, Olongapo City with its capability and track record was selected to host the 2010 APILG Conference which is expected to attract more tourists and create business opportunities for Olongapeños;

WHEREAS, the seed money of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) is required as assistance/mobilization fund for the conduct of 2010 APILG conference;

WHEREAS, this Resolution is subject to the usual government accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

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 authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Charging of Philippine Peso Equivalent of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) as Fund Assistance/Mobilization for the 2010 Association of the Pacific Island Local Governments (APILG) Conference.

Let a copy of the Letter of Commitment from APILG President Mayor Paul Mcdonald be an integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 7, 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

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR ANSELMO A. AQUINO

City Councilor City Councilor

(Absent)

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