2013 R - 122 - AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE METRO OLONGAPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MOCCI/OBC), INC. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT MR. RAMON L. DEL ROSARIO FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE OLONGAPO MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES ON OCTOBER 23-25, 2013

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 09, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

           

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo  - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella-  City Councilor

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-   “       “

Hon. Eduardo G. Guerrero- - -  “       “

Hon. Benjamin G. Cajudo II - -  “       “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - -   “       “

Hon. Alreuela M. Bundang-Ortiz - - “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane-   “       “

Hon. Emerito Linus D. Bacay - - “       “

ABSENT:

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - -  City Councilor  (On Official Business)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay  (Sick Leave)

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - SK City Federation President

RESOLUTION NO. 122

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE METRO OLONGAPO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MOCCI/OBC), INC. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT MR. RAMON L. DEL ROSARIO FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE OLONGAPO MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES 

ON OCTOBER 23-25, 2013

WHEREAS, the annually celebrated “Oktoberfest” of Olongapo City known as the Olongapo Mardi Gras props up the City’s tourism and enlivens the livelihood of the community by showcasing the homegrown talents, the uniqueness of products and services of the local businesses and the culture of Olongapo City;

WHEREAS, the City Government recognizes the efforts of the Olongapo businessmen like MOCCI/OBC in bringing substantial economic development through tourism activities planned by the City;

WHEREAS, the successful celebration of the Olongapo Mardi Gras in the past has been spearheaded by MOCCI/OBC with the City Government that triggered an influx of visitors, tourists and attendees in Ramon Magsaysay Drive as well as encouraged groups or individuals to become entrepreneurs which helps boost the local economy and further promote the City as a hub for both business and leisure;

WHEREAS, the Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MOCCI/OBC) in their letter to the City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino dated July 8, 2013 expressed their intention to sponsor this year’s Mardi Gras together with the City Government;

  

WHEREAS, in order for this activity to take effect, the City as represented by the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce (MOCCI/OBC), Inc. represented by its President Mr. Ramon L. Del Rosario;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Edna A. Elane co-sponsored by 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 Panglungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino to enter into, execute and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce (MOCCI/OBC) Inc., represented by its President Mr. Ramon L. Del Rosario for the management of the Olongapo Mardi Gras festivities on October 23-25, 2013

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Honorable City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino and Metro Olongapo Chamber of Commerce Inc. (MOCCI/OBC) be made as integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 09, 2013.