eLegis Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Olongapo

23 October 2013

2013 R - 138 - EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO HONORABLE JEJOMAR C. BINAY, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, FOR DONATING DOXYCYCLINE, IV FLUIDS AND RELIEF PACKAGES TO OLONGAPO CITY

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo -  City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-   City Councilor
Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - “       “
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. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - - -  City Councilor  (Sick Leave)
Hon. Carlito A. Baloy- -  President, Liga ng mga Barangay  (Sick Leave)
Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- -  - SK City Federation President (Sick Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 138
(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO HONORABLE JEJOMAR C. BINAY,  VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, FOR DONATING DOXYCYCLINE, IV FLUIDS AND RELIEF PACKAGES TO OLONGAPO CITY

WHEREAS, leptospirosis, a deadly bacterial infection, is commonly transmitted to human from contaminated water caused usually by rat urine, and symptoms appear only several days up to two (2) weeks post exposure to contaminated floodwater;

WHEREAS, an outbreak of leptospirosis in the City of Olongapo happened two weeks after the heavy flooding in the city brought about by the southwest monsoon rains on September 23, 2013;

WHEREAS, on October 10, 2013 at 2:30 in the afternoon, the Honorable Members of the City Council, in their 3rd Special Session, passed a resolution declaring the leptospirosis outbreak in Olongapo City. It was reported that the city reached its peak of 631 cases of leptospirosis, and treatment to admitted patients are still on-going at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH);
                                                                                                  
WHEREAS, Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay donated to James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital 24 boxes of Doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body, and 30 boxes of IV fluids, used to prevent dehydration in patients. This initiative from the Vice-President Binay is timely due to shortage in supply of the medications needed by patients with leptospirosis;

WHEREAS, in addition to the medications, Vice-President Binay likewise donated 2,000 packages of relief goods for flood victims;

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo conveys profound appreciation to the act of kindness extended by Vice-President Binay;

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 express, as it hereby expresses gratitude to Honorable Jejomar C. Binay, Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines, for donating Doxycycline and IV Fluids and relief packages to Olongapo City.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY,   October 23, 2013

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2013 R - 137 - INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE AN ELECTRONIC BINGO (E-BINGO) IN OLONGAPO CITY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION  OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Eduardo J. Piano- - City Councilor
Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. -      
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. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- -   City Councilor  (Sick Leave)
Hon. Carlito A. Baloy -   President, Liga ng mga Barangay (Sick Leave)
Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos- -SK City Federation President (Sick Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 137
(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION OF TREASURE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION TO OPERATE AND MANAGE AN ELECTRONIC BINGO (E-BINGO) IN OLONGAPO CITY IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, Treasure Amusement Corporation of Olongapo City has signified its intention to operate and manage an electronic bingo (E-Bingo) with business address at #4 – 20th Street, East Bajac-Bajac, this City;

WHEREAS, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has required Treasure Amusement Corporation to secure a “Resolution of No Objection” from the City where the said business units shall be operating prior to PAGCOR’s issuance of a Grant of Authority;

WHEREAS, the Treasure Amusement Corporation in their letter to the City Vice Mayor dated August 14, 2013 requested for a City Council Resolution t interposing no objection to its intention to operate and manage the said business unit for the purpose of complying to new PAGCOR requirements;

WHEREAS, the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) confirms in their letter dated September 30, 2013 that the abovementioned business unit met the requirement of Article VI, Section 5.f of the Zoning Ordinance stating that recreational centers/ establishments are allowed in Commercial Zone provided that it shall not be located within twenty (20) meters from any institutional structure;

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo confirms that it interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage an E-Bingo in Olongapo City provided that the same is in accordance with the city’s zoning ordinance and the city regulation;

WHEREAS, strict control over the admission of persons under 21 years of age shall be administered in the gaming area as stated in Presidential Decree No. 1869 otherwise known as “consolidating and amending Presidential Decree Nos. 1067-A, 1067-B, 1067-C, 1399 and 1632, relative to the franchise and powers of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) under Title IV, Section 14, No. 2.c;”

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 Panglungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panglungsod in session assembled to interpose, as it hereby interposes no objection to the application of Treasure Amusement Corporation to operate and manage an Electronic Bingo (E-Bingo) in Olongapo City in a manner consistent with law.

RESOLVED FURTHER, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Letter of No Objection from the City Mayor, Honorable Rolen C. Paulino be made as an integral part of this resolution.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY,   October 23, 2013

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