eLegis Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Olongapo

09 September 2009

Minutes of Sangguniang Panlungsod Session

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 09, 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. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - " "
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
Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya - - - - - - - - - - - - SK Federation President

Absent:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - - " "
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - " " (On Vacation Leave)

Call to Order

The City Vice-Mayor and Presiding Officer Cynthia G. Cajudo called the session to order at 3:25 in the afternoon.

Roll Call

With eight (8) City Council Members and the Presiding Officer present, a quorum was declared.

Reading and Adoption of Minutes

On motion of City Councilor Gina G. Perez, the minutes of the regular session dated 10th of August, 2009, was deferred by the body.

The Presiding Officer declared a recess, to give way for the announcements of the City Mayor.

RECESS: 3:30 P.M.

RESUMPTION: 3:45 P.M.

When the session resumed, City Councilor Gina Perez moved for the suspension of the rules to give way for the discussion regarding the present status of Olongapo City, brought about by Typhoon Labuyo.

The Presiding Officer acknowledged the presence and introduced Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., to render the present state of the city after being hit by Typhoon Labuyo.

In his report, the City Mayor assessed the damages brought about by the typhoon, stressing that another typhoon, Maring, is expected to hit the country, to bring strong monsoon rains. There were fifteen (15) barangays that suffered deep floodings and covered most areas with mud, costing an estimated damages of Php 5 Million to private properties, houses, and vehicles, which were submerged in flood waters, especially in the low – lying areas like Barangay Sta. Rita. The City Government also suffered an estimated damage of 25 million pesos that will require a massive road clearing operations. Requests are mostly coming from schools and city government buildings, which will cost the city Php 5 Billion in rehabilitation. According to the City Mayor, the Engineering Department will spend Php 18 Million, the PUD Php 1.5 Million, the Market Php 5 Million, and an additional Php 500,000 for office equipments and supplies destroyed during the storm. For this purpose, the City Mayor declared the city in a state of calamity.

In response to the assessment made by the City Mayor and also based on the recommendation and coming from the Disaster Management Office, City Councilor Cortez moved to pass the draft resolution declaring state of calamity in the City of Olongapo due to heavy rains and flash floods, destruction brought by Typhoon Labuyo, enhanced by the southwest monsoon.

The draft resolution was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of City Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

Recess was again declared by the Presiding Officer at 3:55 P.M.

At the resumption of the session at 3:57 P.M., City Councilor Perez moved for the lifting of the suspension of the rules and to proceed with the regular order of business.

Reading and Approval of the Day’s Agenda

Before the approval of the day’s agenda, City Councilor Gina G. Perez read the items on 1st and 2nd reading, to wit:

First Reading:

1. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-094 – A Resolution Enjoining Local Government Units (LGUs), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) And Non-Government Units (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 (Referred to the Committee on Environment)

2. 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 (Referred to the Committee on Tourism)

3. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-096 – A Resolution Designating Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan As “Ambassador Of Goodwill” Of The City Of Olongapo In Connection With The 7th Meeting Of The International Women’s Network On September 14 To 19, 2009 At The University Of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A. Sponsored by City Councilor Sarah Lugerna Lipumano – Garcia (Referred to Committee as a Whole)

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-097 – A Resolution Designating Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan As “Ambassador Of Goodwill” Of The City Of Olongapo In Connection With The 7th Meeting Of The International Women’s Network On September 14 To 19, 2009 At The University Of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A. Sponsored by City Councilor Sarah Lugerna Lipumano – Garcia (Referred to Committee as a Whole)

5. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-098 – A Resolution Designating Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga As “Ambassador Of Goodwill” Of The City Of Olongapo In Connection With The 7th Meeting Of The International Women’s Network On September 14 To 19, 2009 At The University Of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A. Sponsored by City Councilor Sarah Lugerna Lipumano – Garcia (Referred to Committee as a Whole)

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 Ordinance No. 2009 O-27 – An Ordinance Setting Forth 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-073 – A Resolution Conveying Aversion To Various Advertisements Currently Placed In National Media Promoting Political Personalities. Sponsored by City Councilor Gina G. Perez

4. Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-093 – A Resolution Approving The Terms And Conditions Of The Sale And Modernization Of The Olongapo City Electric Distribution Utility System And Authorizing The City To Conduct The Public Bidding For The Sale Of Such Assets, And For Other Purposes. Sponsored by City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo

City Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. moved for the inclusion under first reading a Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-093 entitled “A Resolution Reiterating the Request of the City of Olongapo to the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board” thru the City Council Res. No. 36, Series of 1989, entitled “A Resolution Requesting the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board to Course all Applications for Certificate of Public Convenience for Olongapo City, under the Office of the Mayor for Proper Indorsement and to Declare Olongapo City as a Saturated Area for Public Utility Vehicles.” (Referred to the Committee on Transportation)

In addition, City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo manifested for the change in title on the 4th item on the second reading; adding the word “government” and changing it from “authorizing the City” to “authorizing the City Government.”

City Councilor Gina G. Perez requested for the inclusion of “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.” (Referred to the Committee as a Whole)

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

Communications and Referrals of Business

Communications Read:


1. First Endorsement from Amalia N. Corum, Liga Secretary, Liga ng mga Barangay, Lungsod ng Olongapo dated September 01, 2009 forwarding to Honorable Ricojudge Javier (RJ) Echiverri, National President, Liga ng mga Barangay, thru City Director Eliseo de Guzman, DILG, the Minutes of the Special Election conducted last 24 August 2009, including the supporting documents required pertinent thereto. (For information)

2. Reply To The Rebuttal regarding Adm. Case No. 07(07-10-09) of the Elisa Manglicmot, et. al., complainants, versus Elsa Vencilao-Flores, Brgy. Kgd. of Sta. Rita, respondent of the same case. (Referred to the Sub – Committee in charge)

3. Copy of Resolution No. 25, Series of 2009, of Barangay East Bajac-Bajac, entitled: “A Resolution Authorizing The Barangay Treasurer To Withdraw Ten Thousand (PhP10,000.00) For The Burial And Hospitalization Fee Of Mr. Melencio Tagorio Who Donated A 1,700 SM Lot For School Room At Sibul II From Fund Assistance Of Barangay East Bajac-Bajac.” (Referred to the Committee on Appropriations)

4. Memorandum from Dr. Joseph Arnold C. Lopez, City Veterinarian, for the Hon. City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. regarding the Comparative Monthly Statement Of Income from the month of August Year 2008 to 2009. There was an increase of Php 58,582 as compared to last year. (Referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and on Health)

5. First Indorsement from Eliseo P. de Guzman, CESO V, City Director, Department Of The Interior And Local Government, Olongapo City, referring to Punong Barangay Amalia N. Corum, Secretary, Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB), Olongapo Chapter, the attached letter of Hon. Sarah Lugerna F. Lipumano – Garcia, dated 3 September 2009 inquiring if the Liga City Chapter had sent a letter or notice to the National Liga ng mga Barangay and the DILG Head office regarding the occurrence and the validity of the Special Election conducted by the Liga on 24 August 2009, with the information that the list of the newly elected officers of the LNB, City Chapter, were already coursed thru their office on 3 September 2009 for indorsement to the National Liga Ng Mga Barangay for their appropriate action and/or confirmation. Reply is requested copy furnished the Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Lipumano. (For information)

6. 2nd Indorsement from Eliseo P. De Guzman, CESO V, DILG, Olongapo City, referring to the National Liga Ng Mga Barangay, 2nd Floor, Old Sangguniang Building, Caloocan City Hall Complex, thru Hon. Ricojudge Javier (RJ) Echiverri, National President, Liga Ng Mga Barangay, the attached Election Results Of The Special Election conducted by the Liga ng mga Barangay, Olongapo City Chapter on 24 August, 2009, including other supporting documents relative to the said activity for appropriate action and confirmation. Attached is a certification issued by Punong Barangay Basilio D. Palo, Chairman, Election Committee/Board of Canvassers, which says:

“This is to certify that as per number of votes cast in a special election called for the purpose last 24 August 2009, the following are elected Officers of the Liga ng mga Barangay-Olongapo Chapter, to wit:

President PB Audie S. Sundiam 15
Vice President PB. Ernelizar Batapa 13
Auditor PB Edgardo R. Gingco 15
xxxx

This certification is issued for any legal purpose it may serve.

25 August, 2009.

(SGD) PB Basilio D. Palo
Chairman
Election Committee /
Board of Canvassers.”(Referred to the Committees on House Rules and on Personnel)

7. Water Bill from Subicwater dated Sept. 04, 2009, issued by Aurora M. Ramos, CSD Manager amounting to Php 1,159,318.09 for the August, 2009 water consumption of various local government accounts as herein attached. This excludes water bill arrears outstanding as of July 31, 2009 inclusive of interest amounting to Php 447,584,719.75. (Referred to the Committees on Appropriations, on Utilities, and on Ways and Means)

8. Letter from Arlito P. Tacluyan, Gordon Heights Olongapo Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (GHOTODA), President, regarding colorum tricycles operating in Zone III, estimated to be around 100 units. (Referred to the Committees on Transportation and Traffic)

9. First Endorsement of the City Mayor to Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo, Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer, and Members, Sangguniang Panlungsod, the letter of Engr. Marivic Nierras, Officer-in-Charge of the City Planning and Development Office, regarding the suggested names and categorization for the existing alleys of Olongapo City. (Referred to the Committee on Lands)

10. Indorsement from the City Mayor’s Office regarding the International Finance Corporation. (For insertion to be approved)

Committee Reports

Councilor Perez reported on what transpired during the World Tourism Day Celebration last 3rd of September, 2009 which was attended by approximately one thousand two hundred (1,200) participants coming from the city government, barangays, schools, NGOs, tourism sector, and some coming from the neighboring towns of Zambales. This event was initiated by the City Tourism Office and Olongapo City Convention Center and was graced by Dr. Erwin Balane of the Department of Tourism as the resource speaker and EA Raul Marcelo from the SBMA Tourism. Vice-Mayor Cynthia Cajudo and Vice-Governor Anne Gordon were also present. City Councilor Perez made a presentation about customer relations while Ms. Lorela Montoya, OIC, Tourism Office, gave an overview of the city tourism industry. Part of the event was to formulate an appropriate title that can best describe the city. Based on actual votes on choices of the attendees from the selection of titles for the city are the following: 1. “Mardi Gras Capital of the Philippines,” 2. “City of Volunteers,” 3. “Scene City,” 4. “Entertainment Capital,” and last “Musicians Capital.” Whatever is the best title chosen, would be adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Calendar of Business

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,” was deferred by the body, on the motion of City Councilor Edwin J. Piano.
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2. City Councilor Gina Perez introduced Draft Ordinance O-27, entitled “An Ordinance Setting Forth Standards For The Designation Of Ambassador Of Goodwill Representing The City Of Olongapo.”

The proponent recalled during the last discussion in the session that it was suggested by some members to change the form, from an ordinance to a resolution. Some changes were also considered based on the observations of City Councilors Aquino and Piano. To further improve Section II Objective, states that “the ambassador of goodwill shall promote the friendship, culture, interest, and welfare between the city and the place to be visited,” instead of just friendship. Under Qualifications, requires that “must be born in Olongapo City” or “has been a good friend” and “should possess related experience to specific tasks to be designated.” Application Endorsement, “The City Council shall further review and decide on the approval of the designation of Ambassador of Goodwill to an individual thru a resolution. Effectivity of Appointment, “shall serve the duration stated in the resolution, and shall be renewed in writing by the city government to another resolution with proper indorsement by the City Mayor.”

With all these considerations, the proponent, though awaiting for more inputs, moved for its approval, with amendments, from its title as an ordinance to “A Resolution Adopting the Standards for the Designation of Ambassador of Goodwill Representing the City.”

City Councilor delos Reyes wanted to know what are the responsibilities that an Ambassador of Goodwill should follow. After passing a resolution for Mr. Artis, they have other items to be passed under first reading sponsored by City Councilor Garcia concerning private individuals who will go to Guam on a private affair. He expressed his apprehension that designating any one as Ambassador of Goodwill might be used only for personal purposes, such as applying for a visa. While he admitted he personally knew the persons City Councilor Lipumano-Garcia is sponsoring – that they worked for a non-government organization. He is, however, willing to vote for its approval. City Councilor delos Reyes just wanted to caution that the Ambassador of Goodwill measure might only be used for other purposes.

In addition, he suggested to oblige the designated person to submit a report to the City Council on what they have accomplished after doing their mission to Guam. Also, to require them to submit a copy of their credentials.

City Councilor Piano also suggested if it is possible to include a copy of their NBI or Police Clearance, aside from their curriculum vitae. He made a clear distinction between the Ambassador of Goodwill, and the ambassadors that we are familiar of who possess immunity and who holds diplomatic passport. The persons they are designating are not official representatives of the government, who are given power to sign in behalf of the city. According to him, there are countries that even animals, such as dogs, are given titles as Ambassadors of Goodwill.

City Councilor delos Reyes wanted to clarify Sec. IV, No. 1, if its intention is to require an indorsement from the Mayor. If it requires proper indorsement coming from the Mayor, then he will disqualify the resolutions sponsored by City Councilor Lipumano-Garcia, because it has to be filed in the Mayor’s Office in the first place. According to him, if this is an act of the council, it must have been sponsored by a city councilor and be deliberated upon. Such title as Ambassador of Goodwill gives credence to the bearer that brings honor. If it will originate from the Mayor’s Office, then, I don’t know how it would be, he said.

City Councilor Perez tried to explain the above-mentioned section, that an indorsement coming from the City Mayor will be applied in absence of any reputable organization or private individual who can make the indorsement. It will follow the usual process of submitting it to the City Council, then, it will be referred to the concerned committee for proper sponsorship.

City Councilor Perez motioned for a recess.

The Presiding Officer declared a recess.

RECESS: 4:27 P.M.

RESUMPTION: 4:40 P.M.

After a brief recess, City Councilor Gina G. Perez moved for the deferment of the said measure, pending its further study which the body agreed.

3. City Councilor Perez introduced Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-073, entitled “A Resolution Conveying Aversion To Various Advertisements Currently Placed In National Media Promoting Political Personalities.”

This pertains to the showing of infomercials on national television promoting political personalities as presidentiables in the coming national elections, which has now become controversial because of the big amount of money being spent by politicians reaching to more than billions of pesos. This amount according to some groups, should be spent in building classrooms or providing livelihood programs for the poor. She enumerated the extent of expenses made by Senator Manny Villar amounting to Php 321.4 Million, from unknown sources; Senator Mar Roxas – Php 256.7 Million; Vice-President Noli de Castro – Php 172 Million, sourced from Pag-ibig Corporate Fund; Mayor Jejomar Binay – Php 115.1 Million, from the government of Makati; Efraim Genuino – Php 82 Million, from PAGCOR; Senator Loren Legarda – Php 42 Million, from unknown sources; Secretary Francisco Duque – Php 32.4 Million, from National Center for Health Promotion, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro – Php 30.7 Million, from the National Disaster Coordinating Council; Senator Ping Lacson – Php 22 Million; Chairman Bayani Fernando – Php 5.8 Million, from the Metro Manila Development Authority, and Secretary Jesli Lapus – Php 5.7 Million, from Adopt-A-School Program.

With the passing of this resolution, we can express our dismay over the manner on how funds are being spent, at the same time call the attention of COMELEC for appropriate action because this is a clear violation of the election code. These candidates can get away with it just by the lame excuse of not yet having filed their candidacies. The House of Representatives and the Senate should enact laws that will address this problem. She mentioned that Senators Miriam Defensor Santiago and Richard Gordon have already expressed their sentiments over this matter. City Councilor JC has been very vocal about his cause that campaigning should be based on qualification and not on the influence of money.

At this point, City Councilor delos Reyes took the opportunity to speak about the situation. He described the manner in which the other presidential aspirants by calling it as “One-upmanship.” He also shared his experience on how he is being treated as a candidate, making him appear as the laughing stock and considering him as politically immature and lacking in experience. While criticizing other candidates who are relying on the results of the surveys, he named Gilbert Teodoro, who benefited 2% rating from the survey, as a result of his commercial. He said that he is willing to face-off with any candidate, focusing only on issues and not on personalities. He also commented on matters of nepotism or political dynasty, referring to some candidates in the Liberal Party. Although, he admitted he comes from a political dynasty, he stressed that his family respected his views and vowed to pursue his crusade against political dynasties. He also branded the entry of Noy-noy Aquino in the presidential race as the “Flavor-of-the month Personality Politics.” In this draft resolution, he suggested to add the words “in the strongest term” in the title, to read “A Resolution Conveying Aversion in the Strongest Terms to Various Advertisements Currently Placed In National Media Promoting Political Personalities.”

After a thorough deliberation, Resolution No. 2009 R-073 was approved unanimously by the body, in its second and final reading, on motion of City Councilor Gina G. Perez.

4. City Councilor Manalo moved for the approval of Draft Resolution No. 2009 R-093, entitled “A Resolution Approving The Terms And Conditions Of The Sale And Modernization Of The Olongapo City Electric Distribution Utility System And Authorizing The City Government To Conduct The Public Bidding For The Sale Of Such Assets, And For Other Purposes.”

In his explanation, in July, 2009, the council already approved an ordinance for the modernization of the PUD, by way of public and private participation thru divestment, sale, or BOT. The city is now ready to conduct the public bidding for the sale of such assets, and to approve the terms and conditions of the sale. Before the said bidding, the City Mayor will issue an Executive Order appointing the members coming from the government or private entities, who will comprise the Special Bids and Awards Committee.

The Presiding Officer made sure that everyone has a copy of the new draft and the indicative term sheet of an asset purchase agreement dated 27th August, 2009.

City Councilor Cortez expressed his willingness to vote of the said draft resolution, saying there is no other choice because the PUD is now in a state of distress, to avoid further losses on part of the city, and to stop the public from wondering why such a big loss. He believes that thru the privatization of PUD, all consumers will be treated fairly. He urged his colleagues to vote for its approval.

After a brief discussion, the draft resolution was approved by a majority vote in its second and final reading, on motion of City Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo.

Other Matters

A. City Councilor Perez shared the information about the impending travel of the Vice-Mayor to the Holy Land of Israel, and to visit the House of Parliament. She will bring with her the message of warm greetings from our city to the people of Israel. We can expect that she will bring with her many positive inputs that can be useful for our city as she returns home. With this, she moved for the approval of “A Resolution Expressing the City’s Warmest Greetings and Felicitations to the Holy Nation, Israel thru the City’s Envoy, Vice-Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo,” sponsored by her colleagues unanimously.

City Councilor delos Reyes reiterated his previous objection against the motion for unanimous sponsorship. He suggested at least three (3) sponsors may suffice, for reference.

The proponent was joined by City Councilors Edwin J. Piano, Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr., Anselmo A. Aquino, Elena C. Dabu, Jonathan G. Manalo, and Cheenee F. Hoya as co-sponsors. The draft resolution was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of City Councilor Gina G. Perez.

B. City Councilor Ellen Dabu moved for the urgency of Draft Resolutions R-96, R-97, and R-98, entitled “Resolutions Designating Dolores “Dolly” Yanan, Alma Bulawan, and Elsa Gonzaga as “Ambassadors of Goodwill” of the City of Olongapo,” in Connection with the 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network on September 14 to 19, 2009 at the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A. These measures were sponsored by City Councilor Lipumano–Garcia and she as co-sponsor. She explained that the said delegates are members of the Buklod ng Kababaihan ng Olongapo, which is an accredited NGO in the city. She further said that the meeting will benefit the women sector of Olongapo City.

With the motion to approve, Draft Resolutions 96, 97, and 98 were approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, co-sponsored by City Councilor Lipumano-Garcia.

C. City Councilor Cortez introduced “A Resolution Reiterating the Request For LTFRB to Course all Applications for a Certificate of Public Convenience for Olongapo City thru the Office of the City Mayor for Appropriate Endorsements and to Declare the City as “Saturated Area” for Public Utility Vehicles.”

The resolution asks the LTFRB to give the city authority to assess and to allow or not additional public vehicles to operate within its jurisdiction, whether buses, jeeps, or tricycles, and to course such requests thru the Office of the City Mayor, and the City Council, whatever endorsements there will be regarding applications to operate in consonance with Resolution No. 36, passed in 1989. In addition, City Councilor JC delos Reyes said that under the Local Government Code, the City Mayor is given the power to summon the national officials for consultation whenever there are projects or programs to be implemented by the national offices that will affect the local government, specifically under Article 3.

Without further discussions, the Draft Resolution was approved unanimously, in its second and final reading, on motion of City Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.

D. The Presiding Officer wanted to know if there is any update on the Digitel and Smart applications. City Councilor Piano informed the body about the hearing that was conducted at the Session Hall and at 1190. According to him, he made a recommendation to the applicants to try to look for another location that will be acceptable to the residents. He also advised the Engineering and the City Planning offices to hold the release of the locational clearance, and the City Council to hold the release of the resolution.

E. In another matter, she invited everyone for the presentation of Geodata to be held tomorrow at the Session Hall, at 2:30 in the afternoon.

Adjournment

There being no further matters to be discussed, the session was adjourned at 5:17 in the afternoon, 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
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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2009 R - 131 - REITERATING THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO TO THE LTFRB THRU CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 36 SERIES OF 1989

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 131
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION REITERATING THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO TO THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) THRU CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 36 SERIES OF 1989 ENTITLED; “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) TO COURSE ALL APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR OLONGAPO CITY THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR FOR APPROPRIATE ENDORSEMENTS AND TO DECLARE OLONGAPO CITY AS A “SATURATED AREA” FOR PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES”

WHEREAS, Olongapo City is already hosting bus companies and transport cooperatives such as the Victory Liner, Saulog Transit, Arayat Transport, ZAMODCA, shuttle vans and taxis that travel to major destinations in Central Luzon, Baguio, Cavite and Metro Manila. There are more or less 400 buses and mini-buses that provide services to and from Olongapo City;

WHEREAS, it has come to our knowledge that the LTFRB has approved a bus service to and from Olongapo City with 15 buses of Genesis Transport to serve commuters. However, it was found out that in the process of such application, the bus line has not undergone consultation from the local government to which it will ply, in this case the Olongapo City Government, nor has sought endorsement from its leadership and the City Council and yet the LTFRB has granted its franchise;

WHEREAS, the endorsement of any additional land transport service in the City of Olongapo must undergo the established procedure of the proponent writing a letter of intent to the City Government and the City Council will deliberate on the merits for the endorsement of a certificate of public convenience service as manifested in City Council Resolution No. 36 Series of 1989 entitled “ A Resolution Requesting The Land Transportation Franchising And Regulatory Board (LTFRB) To Course All Applications For Certificate Of Public Convenience For Olongapo City Through The Office Of The City Mayor For Appropriate Endorsements And To Declare Olongapo City As A “Saturated Area” For Public Utility Vehicles”;

WHEREAS, Chapter 3, Section 25 – b of the Local Government Code provides; “National agencies and offices with project implementation functions shall coordinate with one another and with the local government units concerned in the discharge of these functions. They shall ensure the participation of local government units both in the planning and implementation of said projects”. And, under Section 455, (b)(1) xvi: “Call upon any official or employee stationed in or assigned to the city to advise him on matters affecting the city and to make recommendations thereon; coordinate with said official or employee in the formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects; and, when appropriate, initiate an administrative or judicial action against a national government official or employee who have committed an offence in the performance of his official duties while stationed in or assigned to the citys”;

WHEREAS, paragraph 3 of the said City Council Resolution No. 36 Series of 1989 states that a verbal agreement was forged among then Chairman Remedios Salazar Fernando of the National Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Director Lino D. Lomongo of the LTFRB, Region III and Mayor Richard J. Gordon of Olongapo City to the effect that no franchise to operate a public utility vehicle in Olongapo City shall be considered without the corresponding endorsement from the Mayor of Olongapo City;

WHEREAS, the same application should be reviewed by the City Planning and Development Office as well as the Office of Traffic Management and Public Safety with regard to the impact of the new bus transport service to the local traffic in terms of its proposed terminal and route. Furthermore, a study must be done on the significance of an additional bus firm to the existing companies that already serve the community;

WHEREAS, the approval of LTFRB of a new bus company to ply within the territorial jurisdiction of Olongapo City without the knowledge and endorsement of the Olongapo City Government will have dire effects on the local economy and the community as well in terms of traffic congestion and pollution;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. 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 reiterate, as it hereby reiterates the request of the City of Olongapo to the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) thru City Council Resolution No. 36, Series of 1989 entitled; “A Resolution Requesting The Land Transportation Franchising And Regulatory Board (LTFRB) To Course All Applications For Certificate Of Public Convenience For Olongapo City Through The Office Of The City Mayor For Appropriate Endorsements And To Declare Olongapo City As A “Saturated Area” For Public Utility Vehicles.”

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 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) (Absent)
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

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2009 R - 130 - DESIGNATING ELSA EBROLE-GONZAGA AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 130
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELSA EBROLE-GONZAGA AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION WITH THE 7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 14 TO 19, 2009 AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF GUAM, MANGILAO, GUAM, U.S.A.


WHEREAS, since last year 1997, women from all over the globe gather for a meeting that discusses peace, security and to advance gender equality, and now, the upcoming 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network will take place in the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A., with the theme: “CHINEMMA, NINA MAOLEK YAN INARESPETU PARA DIRECHON TAOTAO” (Resistance, Resilience and Respect for Human Rights).

WHEREAS, the Philippine Delegation to the said meeting will be composed of seven (7) women representing Non Governmental Organizations of the country and the City of Olongapo is very privileged to have three (3) out of the seven (7) that will be members of the delegation.

WHEREAS, Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga is the Vice-Chairperson of BUKLOD CENTER, a People’s Organization that combats Women Prostitution here in our City.

WHEREAS, Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga, together with Alma Bulawan, is a living testament of the atrocities of prostitution brought about by the presence of the U.S. Naval Base here in the City, way back in the 1980’s.

WHEREAS, Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga, after having realized and have experienced “metanoia” or change of heart, has decided to actively participate in the organizing of “women in the bars” then; and up to now is continuously dedicated to devout her time for the upliftment of the morale and welfare of women, especially for those working in the bars.

WHEREAS, Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga, at present sits as ex-officio member of the Gender and Development Council of the City as representative of People’s Organization, likewise, she is also an ex-officio member of the Committee on the Protection of Women as representative of Buklod Center under the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Olongapo.

WHEREAS, Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga, will participate as panel observer for the Philippines in view of the issues that will be raised during the said international meeting.
WHEREAS, being designated as this City’s “Ambassador of Goodwill”, Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga is tasked to contribute beneficial insights and learning that will transcribe from that meeting, in collaboration with the Committee on Human Rights and the Committee on the Protection of Women, Family and Gender Equality in pursuance of the aims and goals carried by their organization for the benefit of the People of Olongapo.
WHEREAS, it is not only of pride and prestige that would befall on the city to have Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga as one of the Philippine Delegates, but rather, remarkable contribution will be made to the international community through her insights that would transcend our city’s excellence to the whole world.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu, co-sponsored by Councilor Sarah Lugerna F. Lipumano-Garcia, M.D., with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,
RESOLVED AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in a session assembled to designate, as it is hereby designates Elsa Ebrole-Gonzaga as “Ambassador of Goodwill” of the City of Olongapo in Connection with the 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network on September 14 to 19, 2009 at the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 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) (Absent)
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

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2009 R - 129 - DESIGNATING ALMA “Pearly” G. BULAWAN AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 129
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALMA “Pearly” G. BULAWAN AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION WITH THE 7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 14 TO 19, 2009 AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF GUAM, MANGILAO, GUAM, U.S.A.

WHEREAS, since last year 1997, women from all over the globe gather for a meeting that discusses peace, security and to advance gender equality, and now, the upcoming 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network will take place in the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A., with the theme: “CHINEMMA, NINA MAOLEK YAN INARESPETU PARA DIRECHON TAOTAO” (Resistance, Resilience and Respect for Human Rights),

WHEREAS, the Philippine Delegation to the said meeting will be composed of seven (7) women representing Non Governmental Organizations of the country and the City of Olongapo is very privileged to have three (3) out of the seven (7) that will be members of the delegation,

WHEREAS, Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan is the Chairperson of BUKLOD CENTER, a People’s Organization that combats Women Prostitution here in our City.

WHEREAS, Alma “Pearly”G. Bulawan has been awarded by the Soroptimist International; a world-wide organization for women in management and profession, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women; as one of the “UNSUNG WOMEN HEROES” last 16 April 2009, considering her efforts and contributions for the upliftment of women’s rights and her initiative to campaign for women’s rightful place to the social, political and economic paradigm. In addition to, she was also recognized by Kilos Kabaro in 2005 in celebration of the 100 years of Feminism in the Philippines.

WHEREAS, for this year’s meeting, Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan will be one of the presenters of the issue entitled: “BEYOND MILITARY ECONOMY: Exploring Alternatives for Sustainability” together with her international counterparts from the countries of Sydney, Australia; Perth, Australia and the Republic of Belau.

WHEREAS, being designated as this City’s “Ambassador of Goodwill”, Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan is tasked to contribute beneficial insights and learning that will transcribe from that meeting, in collaboration with the Committee on Human Rights and the Committee on the Protection of Women, Family and Gender Equality in pursuance of the aims and goals carried by their organization for the benefit of the People of Olongapo.

WHEREAS, it is not only of pride and prestige that would befall on the city to have Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan as one of the Philippine Delegates, but rather, remarkable contribution will be made to the international community through her insights that would transcend our city’s excellence to the whole world.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu, co-sponsored by Councilor Sarah Lugerna F. Lipumano-Garcia, M.D., with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in a session assembled to designate, as it is hereby designates Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan as “Ambassador of Goodwill” of the City of Olongapo in Connection with the 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network on September 14 to 19, 2009 at the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 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) (Absent)

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

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2009 R - 128 - DESIGNATING DOLORES “Dolly” B. YANAN AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 128
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DOLORES “Dolly” B. YANAN AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION WITH THE 7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 14 TO 19, 2009 AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF GUAM, MANGILAO, GUAM, U.S.A.

WHEREAS, since last year 1997, women from all over the globe gather for a meeting that discusses peace, security and to advance gender equality, and now, the upcoming 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network will take place in the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A., with the theme: “CHINEMMA, NINA MAOLEK YAN INARESPETU PARA DIRECHON TAOTAO” (Resistance, Resilience and Respect for Human Rights);

WHEREAS, the Philippine Delegation to the said meeting will be composed of seven (7) women representing Non Governmental Organizations of the country and the City of Olongapo is very privileged to have three (3) out of the seven (7) that will be members of the delegation;

WHEREAS, Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan is the Executive Director of Yokubari Foundation, a non-governmental organization that deals mainly on Human Development Programs and Community Organizing, in addition to, she is also the National Vice-Chairperson of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Kababaihan sa Pilipinas (KAISA KA!), a women’s group advocating for gender equality and empowerment in our society. Her contributions were remarkable and equally notable for the attainment of the said campaign;

WHEREAS, for the past three (3) consecutive International Meetings, Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan is always invited namely; in 2004, 2007 and now 2009. More so, her presence to the said event is a big contribution in attaining the goals and objectives of the said convocation;

WHEREAS, for this year’s meeting, Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan will be one of the presenters of the issue on “ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICITY: Reclaiming Our Physical Environment through Clean-up, Health and Healing Practices”, together with her international counterparts from the countries of South Korea, Republic of Marshall Islands and Puerto Rico;

WHEREAS, Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan would carry –out the issue of the move to revive the Moth-Balled Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Province of Bataan, and the issue on women at the Hanjin Heavy Industries Incorporated-Philippines as one of the most prominent Human Rights issue in our country;

WHEREAS, being designated as this City’s “Ambassador of Goodwill”, Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan is tasked to contribute beneficial insights and learning that will transcribe from that meeting, in collaboration with the Committee on Human Rights and the Committee on the Protection of Women, Family and Gender Equality in pursuance of the aims and goals carried by their organization for the benefit of the People of Olongapo;

WHEREAS, it is not only of pride and prestige that would befall on the city to have Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan as one of the Philippine Delegates, but rather, remarkable contribution will be made to the international community through her insights that would transcend our city’s excellence to the whole world;

NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu, co-sponsored by Councilor Sarah Lugerna F. Lipumano-Garcia, M.D., with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in a session assembled, to designate, as it hereby designates Dolores “Dolly” B. Yanan As “Ambassador Of Goodwill” Of The City Of Olongapo In Connection With The 7th Meeting Of The International Women’s Network On September 14 To 19, 2009 At The University Of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 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) (Absent)

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

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2009 R - 127 - EXPRESSING OLONGAPO CITY’S WARMEST GREETINGS AND FELICITATIONS TO THE HOLY NATION, ISRAEL THROUGH THE CITY’S ENVOY, VICE-MAYOR CAJUDO

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 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

WHEREAS, Israel is known in the Philippines as the root of Christian belief ;

WHEREAS, the Philippines, predominantly Christian believers, stands that it has a historic tie with the birth of Israel, as a nation. Such belief anchored in the Bible connects them to the land and the people of Israel;

WHEREAS, Olongapo City does not only support but adheres to the wisdom our forebears have exemplified, living out their strong grip of faith and pays tribute to the contributions of our Jewish brothers in various fields of endeavors in the spirit of unity and peace;

WHEREAS , the City of Olongapo and its people supports the protection and the right to peaceful living of all Israelites as well as other nations under God’s creation;

WHEREAS, City’s leadership deems it best to present such token of cordiality to the nation of Israel in its celebration of Rosh Hashana;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Gina G. Perez co-sponsored by Councilors Edwin J. Piano, Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr., Anselmo A. Aquino, Elena C. Dabu, Jonathan G. Manalo and Cheenee F. Hoya, 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 Olongapo City’s warmest felicitations to the Holy nation, Israel, through the City’s envoy, Vice Mayor Cynthia G. Cajudo.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, to present this Resolution to Honorable John Reinstein, Director, Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, Jerusalem for his information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 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) (Absent)

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

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2009 R - 126 - APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SALE AND MODERNIZATION OF THE OLONGAPO CITY ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION UTILITY SYSTEM

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 126
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SALE AND MODERNIZATION OF THE OLONGAPO CITY ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION UTILITY SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC BIDDING FOR THE SALE OF SUCH ASSETS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the City Government has sanctioned the sale and modernization of the City’s electric distribution system currently operated by the Public Utilities Department by mobilizing private sector participation, pursuant to City Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2009;

WHEREAS, in order to conduct a fair, open, transparent and competitive public bidding for the divestment/sale of the City’s electric distribution system and to ensure that the sale of the assets will be advantageous to and will benefit the City, the City Government has to approve the terms and conditions for the divestment/sale of and competitive bidding or public auction for the electric distribution system following the guidelines of the Commission on Audit (COA) and other applicable laws, rules and regulations;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Jonathan G. Manalo 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, that the terms and conditions of the sale and modernization of Olongapo City’s electric distribution utility system as provided for in the attached Terms of Reference/Bidding Procedures and Term Sheet for the Asset Purchase Agreement be and are hereby approved in principle;

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City be and is hereby authorized to conduct the public bidding for the sale and modernization of the distribution assets and business in accordance with the terms and conditions approved herein and following all applicable laws, rules and regulations;

RESOLVED FINALLY, AS IT IS HEREBY FINALLY RESOLVED, that the final terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement including all other transaction documents shall be subject to the approval of the City Council.

APPROVED, September 9, 2009.


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
(Absent) (Absent)

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

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2009 R - 124 - DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN OLONGAPO CITY IN VIEW OF THE FLOODING AND DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY TROPICAL DEPRESSION “LABUYO”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 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. 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. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - City Councilor
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - City Councilor
(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 124
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN OLONGAPO CITY IN VIEW OF THE FLOODING AND DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY TROPICAL DEPRESSION “LABUYO” AND ENHANCED BY THE SOUTHWEST MONSOON

WHEREAS, fifteen out of the seventeen barangays in the City were submerged in floodwaters due to heavy rains on September 7, 2009. To date a total of 70,000 residents and more are believed to be affected by the raging, neck-deep floodwaters, forcing a number of residents to stay on their home's roofs and later evacuate from their houses;

WHEREAS, rescue operations have been launched by the City’s Disaster Management teams with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for the trapped villagers;

WHEREAS, classes in all levels in the city were suspended since the affected residents have been brought to the Olongapo City National High School and other schools which had been turned into evacuation centers;

WHEREAS, on account of the destruction, the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr., pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 8185, the law which amended Section 324(d) of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”, recommended the declaration of a State Of Calamity in Olongapo City so that rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts may be undertaken with dispatch;

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 declare as it hereby declares a State Of Calamity in Olongapo City in view of the flooding and destruction wrought by tropical depression “Labuyo” and enhanced by the southwest monsoon.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, to direct all departments and offices of the City Government concerned to mobilize and channel all efforts and resources at their disposal and as allowed by circumstances to undertake rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations and efforts to mitigate further effects which the calamity may cause to life and property.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 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) (Absent)

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

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