2013 R - 20 - EXTENDING COMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCILOR GINA GULANES-PEREZ FOR EMERGING AS THE REGIONAL WINNER AND NATIONAL FINALIST IN THE SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING COUNCILOR OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOCP)

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON MARCH 13, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

           

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez- - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor & Temporary Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor 

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - - -      “        “

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

Hon. James G. de los Reyes - - - - - - - - - -     “       “

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

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

ABSENT:

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

RESOLUTION NO.  20

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION EXTENDING COMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCILOR GINA GULANES-PEREZ FOR EMERGING AS THE REGIONAL WINNER AND NATIONAL FINALIST IN THE SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING COUNCILOR OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOCP)

WHEREAS, in 2004, Gina Gulanes-Perez, a young and idealistic educator and popular media practitioner successfully ran as an Independent Candidate to win a seat in the Olongapo City Council during the 2004 Local Election;

WHEREAS, with her unyielding determination, youthful dynamism, remarkable work ethics and incomparable insight, deeply rooted from her unbridled commitment to public service, City Councilor Perez championed numerous key legislations that clearly benefitted the city’s local industry;

WHEREAS, due to her exceptional legislative record and an unblemished reputation as a true warrior of good governance, she received the highest number of votes en route to her successful reelection to a second term in the City Council during the 2007 Local Election, and was entrusted with the stewardship of various high profile committees that generated substantial revenues to fund the centerpiece of the city’s public service programs;

WHEREAS, City Councilor Perez, in her official capacity as a distinguished and seasoned legislator, actively and commendably promoted and represented the City of Olongapo in the entire Philippines, while serving as the City Chapter President of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL);

WHEREAS, City Councilor Perez, demonstrating the same level of commitment and excellence in service, successfully communicated the mission of the PCL and ultimately gained the trust and respect of her colleagues and was subsequently elected as PCL Island Public Relations Officers (PRO) in 2008;

WHEREAS, buoyed by her increasing popularity and dedication to the PCL advocacy and having served as Interim National Public Relations Officer (PRO) in 2010, City Councilor Perez was overwhelmingly elected as National PRO during the National Convention in March 2011 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City;

WHEREAS, City Councilor Gina Gulanes-Perez, during her last term in the City Council, received numerous endorsements from various sectors and groups in line with her nomination for The Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP) Award, given for outstanding leadership and excellent contributions to local legislation, governance and the nation at large and sponsored by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) in coordination with the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) and the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara;

WHEREAS, with her Legacy of Legislative Excellence, Exceptional Leadership, Irrefutable Integrity and Dynamic Record in Public Service, Gina Gulanes-Perez was recognized and declared as the Regional Winner and National Finalist in the search for The Outstanding Councilor Of The Philippines (TOCP) on March 7, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines;

WHEREAS, City Councilor Perez has brought pride and honor to the City of Olongapo and continues to inspire the next generation of public servants by virtue of the positive reforms she implemented and the sense of idealism and optimism she inspired in restoring the people’s trust and faith in government;

NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of  City Councilor Elena C. Dabu, 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 extend, as it hereby extends commendation to City Councilor Gina Gulanes- Perez for emerging as Regional Winner and Finalist in the search for The Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines (TOCP).

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, March  13, 2013.