2012 R - 107 - CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING MS. ALMA BULAWAN, FOR HAVING BEEN CHOSEN AS THE WINNER OF THE 2012 PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVITIES AWARD (YAYORI AWARD)

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON OCTOBER 31, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

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

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - City Councilor

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - “        “

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 Federation President

           

ABSENT:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 107

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING MS. ALMA BULAWAN, FOR HAVING BEEN CHOSEN AS THE WINNER OF THE 2012 PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVITIES AWARD (YAYORI AWARD)

WHEREAS, Olongapo is honored to have been notified that Ms. Alma Bulawan, has been chosen as the 2012 YAYORI AWARDEE for her meritorious performance in the implementation of Women’s Human Rights;

WHEREAS, the Yayori Award honours women who work at the grassroots level with socially marginalized peoples to create a 21^st century fee from war and discrimination against women. Established in 2005, it recognizes those who best emulate the passion and courage of the late Yayori Matsui, a pioneer woman journalist and women’s rights activist in Japan;

WHEREAS, Ms. Bulawan is cited for her magnanimous support to the implementation of women’s human rights programs that revolve around women protection, poverty alleviation and other issues and challenges of the times;

WHEREAS, Ms. Alma Bulawan, who worked in “A Bars” outside the former Subic Naval Base, is a champion and role model for Filipinas in prostitution and sex industry who see a better life for them and their children. She is currently the President of Buklod Center, Olongapo, Philippines, which she helped start in 1987 as a drop-in center for women in prostitution and their mixed-race children gathered by US servicemen. She is a board member of CATW Asia Pacific and member of International Women’s Network against Militarism. In 2004, she ran as progressive candidate for the Olongapo City Council. That year Buklod convened the first Philippine National Conference for and by women in prostitution. In 2009, Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region awarded her the Unsung Women Heroes price;

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 congratulate and commend, as it hereby congratulates and commends Ms. Alma Bulawan, for having been chosen as the winner of the 2012 Women’s Human Rights Activities Award (Yayori Award).

Let a copy of this Resolution be furnished Ms. Alma Bulawan, for her information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, October 31, 2012.

2009 R - 129 - DESIGNATING ALMA “Pearly” G. BULAWAN AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2009, AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - City Councilor

Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - “ “

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

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

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - “ “

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - - City Councilor

(Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 129

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALMA “Pearly” G. BULAWAN AS “AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL” OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO IN CONNECTION WITH THE 7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 14 TO 19, 2009 AT THE

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM, MANGILAO, GUAM, U.S.A.

WHEREAS, since last year 1997, women from all over the globe gather for a meeting that discusses peace, security and to advance gender equality, and now, the upcoming 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network will take place in the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A., with the theme: “CHINEMMA, NINA MAOLEK YAN INARESPETU PARA DIRECHON TAOTAO” (Resistance, Resilience and Respect for Human Rights),

WHEREAS, the Philippine Delegation to the said meeting will be composed of seven (7) women representing Non Governmental Organizations of the country and the City of Olongapo is very privileged to have three (3) out of the seven (7) that will be members of the delegation,

WHEREAS, Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan is the Chairperson of BUKLOD CENTER, a People’s Organization that combats Women Prostitution here in our City.

WHEREAS, Alma “Pearly”G. Bulawan has been awarded by the Soroptimist International; a world-wide organization for women in management and profession, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women; as one of the “UNSUNG WOMEN HEROES” last 16 April 2009, considering her efforts and contributions for the upliftment of women’s rights and her initiative to campaign for women’s rightful place to the social, political and economic paradigm. In addition to, she was also recognized by Kilos Kabaro in 2005 in celebration of the 100 years of Feminism in the Philippines.

WHEREAS, for this year’s meeting, Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan will be one of the presenters of the issue entitled: “BEYOND MILITARY ECONOMY: Exploring Alternatives for Sustainability” together with her international counterparts from the countries of Sydney, Australia; Perth, Australia and the Republic of Belau.

WHEREAS, being designated as this City’s “Ambassador of Goodwill”, Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan is tasked to contribute beneficial insights and learning that will transcribe from that meeting, in collaboration with the Committee on Human Rights and the Committee on the Protection of Women, Family and Gender Equality in pursuance of the aims and goals carried by their organization for the benefit of the People of Olongapo.

WHEREAS, it is not only of pride and prestige that would befall on the city to have Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan as one of the Philippine Delegates, but rather, remarkable contribution will be made to the international community through her insights that would transcend our city’s excellence to the whole world.

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Elena C. Dabu, co-sponsored by Councilor Sarah Lugerna F. Lipumano-Garcia, M.D., 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 designate, as it is hereby designates Alma “Pearly” G. Bulawan as “Ambassador of Goodwill” of the City of Olongapo in Connection with the 7th Meeting of the International Women’s Network on September 14 to 19, 2009 at the University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 9, 2009.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

GINA GULANES-PEREZ JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES

City Councilor City Councilor

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA

City Councilor City Councilor

(Absent) (Absent)

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY

City Councilor City Councilor

(Vacation Leave)

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR ANSELMO A. AQUINO

City Councilor City Councilor

ELENA C. DABU JONATHAN G. MANALO

City Councilor City Councilor

CHEENEE F. HOYA

SK Federation President

ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ON______________________.

JAMES GORDON, JR.

City Mayor

ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.

Secretary to the City Mayor