2012 R - 41 - REQUESTING COLORVIEW CATV TO EXTEND DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS OF OLONGAPO CITY

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON APRIL 25, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor & Temporary Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - - - City Councilor

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 City Federation President

ABSENT:

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 41

Series of 2012

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COLORVIEW CATV TO EXTEND DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS OF OLONGAPO CITY

WHEREAS, Section 4 Article XV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states, “The family has the duty to care for its elderly members but the state may also do so through just programs of social security”;

WHEREAS, with the aforesaid provision of the highest law of the land, Republic Act 7432 or “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and For Other Purposes”, was enacted to encourage the participation of the elderly in nation building as well as encourage the community to reaffirm the valued Filipino tradition of caring for the senior citizens;

WHEREAS, to ensure total support to the nation’s beloved members, Senate Bill 3561 was signed into law last February 15, 2010 and became Republic Act No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 or “an Act Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Senior Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act 7432 As Amended, Otherwise Known “An Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant Benefits and Special Privileges and For Other Purposes;

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo recognizes the law as vital to the community more than ever to the lives of the senior members who have reached their golden years and necessitate utmost attention and care;

WHEREAS, television has proven to be the most effective medium giving information as well as entertainment to the community with all its visuals and sounds totally providing leisure and relaxation;

WHEREAS, Colorview CATV in Olongapo City, a well-known cable provider since 1973 which has proven outstanding record in the telecommunications industry, may assist the local government in its vision to handle the best social programs to the elderly;

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 request as it hereby requests Colorview CATV to extend discount for Senior Citizens of Olongapo City;

RESOLVED FURTHER that copies of this Resolution be furnished to Colorview CATV for its information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, April 25, 2012.