2013 R - 114 - COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. MEGAN LYNNE YOUNG FOR WINNING THE TITLE IN THE PRESTIGIOUS SEARCH FOR MISS WORLD 2013

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 02, 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 - -  “       “

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

ABSENT:

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 114

(Series of 2013) 

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. MEGAN LYNNE YOUNG FOR WINNING THE TITLE IN THE PRESTIGIOUS SEARCH FOR

MISS WORLD 2013

WHEREAS, Ms. Megan Young started her stint in the beauty pageant arena in Olongapo City through the Miss SUBAC (Subic Bay Arts Center) in 2002, where she emerged as one of the finalists prior to her venture to the bigger, more prestigious beauty pageants;

WHEREAS, Ms. Megan Lynne Young, the reigning Miss World-Philippines 2013, represented the country in the Miss World 2013, one of the oldest and prestigious beauty pageants in the world  since 1951;

WHEREAS, Ms. Megan Young was crowned as the Miss World 2013 last September 26, 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, where she bested other 127 beautiful candidates from all over the world, and becomes the first ever Filipina to take home the most coveted title;

WHEREAS, Ms. Young, with her grace and confidence  consistently became one of the top candidates in the pageant where she also received the Top Model Award;

WHEREAS, Ms. Young, capped her victory with her uplifting response in the Pageant’s Question and Answer portion, proving once more that Filipinas are well-rounded individuals beauty, grace and intelligence;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo commends and congratulates Ms. Megan Lynn Young for winning the Miss World 2013 title, bringing honor and prestige to Olongapo City and the Philippines;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Eduardo J. Piano, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to commend, as it hereby commends, and congratulating Ms. Megan Lynne Young for winning the title in the prestigious search for Miss World 2013.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 02, 2013.

2013 R - 112 - RECOGNIZING MS. CHERIDEL P. ALEJANDRINO KNOWN AS “THE ELEVATOR GIRL” FOR HER DEDICATION TO WORK AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 02, 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 - -“       “

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

ABSENT:

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 112

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MS. CHERIDEL P. ALEJANDRINO KNOWN

AS “THE ELEVATOR GIRL” FOR HER DEDICATION TO WORK AND

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

  

WHEREAS, Cheridel P. Alejandrino, a resident of Barangay Gordon Heights, this city  who worked as a break-time reliever of the rest room and elevator attendants at SM-Olongapo gained prominence in the internet as the jolly and dedicated elevator attendant of SM-Olongapo;

WHEREAS, even with her low level position in the company, she has shown positive attitude and dedication to work that’s worth emulating as she takes pride in what she is doing,  her enthusiasm and jolliness bringing joy and happiness  to the customers and appreciating her effort to give maximum customer service;

           

WHEREAS, Cheridel’s instant fame helped the City Tourism by making the Olongapeños be known for its positivism and dedication  in person with tourists never failing to see Cheridel in person, the epitome of positivity and dedication, becoming a star in her own right;

NOW, THEREFORE,  on motion of  City Councilor Eduardo J. Piano, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to recognize, as it hereby recognizes Ms. Cheridel P. Alejandrino known as the “Elevator Girl” for her dedication to work and positive attitude.

Let copy of this resolution be furnished to Ms. Cheridel P. Alejandrino for her information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 02, 2013.

2013 R - 111 - AUTHORIZING CITY MAYOR HONORABLE ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KOSMOS ENERGIES FOR THE POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (WASTE TO ENERGY PROJECT)

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 02, 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 -    “       “

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

ABSENT:

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 111

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MAYOR HONORABLE ROLEN C. PAULINO TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KOSMOS ENERGIES FOR THE POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (WASTE TO ENERGY PROJECT)

  

WHEREAS, the City Government with its effort to comply with the RA 9003 otherwise known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 acquired loans from the Development Bank of the Philippines for the construction and operation of Sanitary Landfill;

WHEREAS, wastes that will be collected in the Sanitary Landfill can be used for  a much better purpose, one is the conversion of waste to energy;

WHEREAS,  Kosmos Energies, a corporation from France with expertise in converting waste to energy  is offering to construct a power plant converting solid waste into electric power under the Build  Operate Transfer scheme in accordance with Republic Act No. 7718 otherwise known as BOT Laws as amended;

           

WHEREAS, the proponent of the project will use the latest technology in converting waste to energy that will evaporate solid waste that will prolong the life of our Sanitary Landfill and the power plant that will be built will be at no cost to the City Government and the project can generate revenues that can help out in the payment of our loans or its electric power can be use for the electrification of schools, street lights and other government offices;

WHEREAS, the Resolution authorizes the Local Chief Executive to enter into an agreement with Kosmos Energies for the realization of the waste to energy project that will be greatly beneficial to the city;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of City Councilor Eduardo J. Piano, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to authorize, as it is hereby authorizes City Mayor Honorable Rolen C. Paulino to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Kosmos Energies for the possible establishment of Waste Management Development Project (Waste to Energy Project)

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 02, 2013.

2013 R - 110 - REITERATING OLONGAPO CITY’S OBJECTION TO COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS AS AN ENERGY SOURCE AND URGING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER SAFER ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 02, 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 - -  “       “

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

ABSENT:

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 110

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION REITERATING OLONGAPO CITY’S OBJECTION TO COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS AS AN ENERGY SOURCE AND URGING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER SAFER ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY

WHEREAS, Redondo Peninsula Energy Inc., a joint venture between Aboitiz Energy and a Taiwanese company is proposing to put up 2 X 150megawatt coal-fired power plant in Sitio Naglatore, Barangay Cawag, Subic, Zambales;

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo passed numerous resolutions expressing opposition to the project posing environmental and health hazard and the negative effect to the tourism industry of the city;

WHEREAS, stakeholders opposing to the project filed a Writ of Kalikasan to the Supreme Court and has referred the case to the Court of Appeals;

WHEREAS, the Court of Appeals recognized the overwhelming opposition of the people of Olongapo,  Zambales, and declared  the Lease Development Agreement (LDA) and the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) of the project as invalid;

WHEREAS, while the Court of Appeals  decision halted the project, the proponent was given another chance to re-start the process for them to comply with all the requirements of the law;

WHEREAS, the people of Olongapo fears that the project will push through with the Department of Energy endorsing the project owing  to the perceived power crisis in 2016;

WHEREAS, the people of Olongapo reiterates their opposition to the Coal Power Plant Project, believing that the President will heed to the outcry of the people whom he called his ”BOSS” and allay their fears and consider a more safer alternative sources of energy;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of  City Councilor Eduardo J. Piano, 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 reiterate, as it hereby reiterates Olongapo City’s Objection to Coal-Fired Power Plant  as an energy source and urging the National Government to consider a Safer Alternative Sources of Energy.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY,  October 02, 2013.