2012 R - 26 - CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. VIRGINIA AKIATE AS MEMBER OF THE GORDON COLLEGE-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON MARCH 14, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo -  - City Councilor                

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella -  “        “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - “        “

Hon. James G. Delos Reyes - - “        “

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - “        “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu -   “        “

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - “        “

Hon. Edna A. Elane - -   “        “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - -  “        “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - “        “

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 26

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. VIRGINIA AKIATE AS MEMBER OF THE GORDON COLLEGE-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WHEREAS, pursuant to City Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1999, Olongapo City Colleges now known as Gordon College, was created with the mandate of providing excellent quality education for the poor and deserving students of Olongapo City;

WHEREAS, this responsibility is carried out mainly by the school’s Board of Trustees, comprised by qualified persons with academic and technical expertise in formulating policies and decisions for the attainment of the institution’s mission and vision;

WHEREAS, Dr. Akiate currently serves as Director IV of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office III (CHEDROIII), covering the 185 colleges and universities in Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora and Zambales;

WHEREAS, Dr. Akiate also served as Chief Education Program Specialist as CHED-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as well as OIC-College President at Surigao State College of Technology, and have significantly contributed in the operations of both institutions;

WHEREAS, in the exigencies of service, Dr. Akiate was appointed as interim member of the Board of Trustees pending compliance with pertinent legislative requirements;

WHEREAS, by reason of his vast experience as an education specialist, she exemplifies the ideals a local educational institution akin to Gordon College should emulate, and was thus formally nominated for membership on the said board subject to the required confirmation under pertinent laws;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella, with the majority decision of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in Session assembled, to confirm, as it hereby confirms the appointment of Dr. Virginia Akiate as Member of the Gordon College-Board of Trustees.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, March 14, 2012.