2013 R - 99 - DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN OLONGAPO CITY CAUSED BY TYPHOON “ODETTE” AND HABAGAT AND CALLING ON NATIONAL AGENCIES FOR PROMPT ASSISTANCE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

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

PRESENT:

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - - - Acting City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Eduardo J. Piano-   City Councilor

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

ABSENT:

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

                                                           

RESOLUTION NO. 99

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION  DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN OLONGAPO CITY CAUSED BY TYPHOON “ODETTE” AND HABAGAT AND CALLING ON NATIONAL AGENCIES FOR PROMPT ASSISTANCE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, while there is no declaration of typhoon signal with the respect to the city’s jurisdiction, the entire City of Olongapo was submerged in flood water due to the heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Odette and Habagat;

WHEREAS, the unusually heavy rainfall of typhoon Odette and Habagat hammered properties in residences and destroyed (households and properties) affecting more than six hundred fifty families, while business establishments have also suffered property damages, thus affecting more than fifty percent (50%) of the city’s population, as of last verification by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office;

WHEREAS, the Office of the City Mayor declared a state of calamity as early as September 23, 2013, after emergency caucuses with pertinent city offices and discussion with national agencies, pursuant to the operative fact of the calamity and the official findings and recommendations of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office;

WHEREAS, to date, sections of major thoroughfares remain inaccessible, with an instance of landslide (and potential/impending landslides), and the city’s electric posts and hubs were damaged by  tree  branches and ruins of destroyed properties;

WHEREAS, in light of the situation of property damages and necessity of relief operations to families, expeditious and decisive initiative must be taken by the city;

           

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 declare as it hereby declares a state of calamity in Olongapo City caused by Typhoon Odette and Habagat and calling on national agencies for prompt assistance in a manner consistent with law.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 23, 2013.

2012 R - 84 - DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN OLONGAPO CITY IN VIEW OF THE FLOODING AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SOUTHWEST MONSOON “HABAGAT”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON AUGUST 08, 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. Edna A. Elane - - -   “        “

ABSENT:

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - - - City Councilor

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - “        “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - “        “

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

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

                                                           

RESOLUTION NO. 84

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION DECLARING A STATE OF CALAMITY IN OLONGAPO CITY IN VIEW OF THE FLOODING AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SOUTHWEST MONSOON “HABAGAT”

WHEREAS, sixteen out of seventeen barangays in the City were hit and submerged in floodwaters due to a three-day heavy downpour from August 6 to 8, 2012. To date 80% of the residents were believed to be affected by the ranging current of neck-deep floodwaters, forcing residents to stay in their homes’ rooftops and later evacuated from their houses;

WHEREAS, rescue operations have been launched by the teams from the City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office for those who were trapped in their homes, seeing that major roads and bridges were impassable on August 6, 2012 and the disruption of power which could not be restored within the 24-hour period aggravating the situation;

WHEREAS, classes in all levels in the City were suspended since the affected residents have been brought to 9 evacuation centers, mostly schools and the Olongapo City Convention Center;

WHEREAS, a total  amount of PhP51,945,967.00 more or less worth of damages with PhP11,945,967.00 for electrical equipment and fixtures alone had been recorded as well as around PhP40,000,000.00 for infrastructure, residential and commercial has been estimated as loss by the City from the said calamity;

NOW, THEREFORE, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to declare, as it hereby declares a state of calamity in Olongapo City in view of the flooding and damages resulting from southwest monsoon “Habagat”.

Let a detailed copy if the report on the said damages be attached to this resolution.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, August 08, 2012.