2013 R - 20 - EXTENDING COMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCILOR GINA GULANES-PEREZ FOR EMERGING AS THE REGIONAL WINNER AND NATIONAL FINALIST IN THE SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING COUNCILOR OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOCP)

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON MARCH 13, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

           

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez- - - - - - - - - - - -City Councilor & Temporary Presiding Officer

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

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - - -      “        “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - - - - - - - -      “        “

Hon. James G. de los Reyes - - - - - - - - - -     “       “

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 City Federation President

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

ABSENT:

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

RESOLUTION NO.  20

(Series of 2013)

A RESOLUTION EXTENDING COMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCILOR GINA GULANES-PEREZ FOR EMERGING AS THE REGIONAL WINNER AND NATIONAL FINALIST IN THE SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING COUNCILOR OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOCP)

WHEREAS, in 2004, Gina Gulanes-Perez, a young and idealistic educator and popular media practitioner successfully ran as an Independent Candidate to win a seat in the Olongapo City Council during the 2004 Local Election;

WHEREAS, with her unyielding determination, youthful dynamism, remarkable work ethics and incomparable insight, deeply rooted from her unbridled commitment to public service, City Councilor Perez championed numerous key legislations that clearly benefitted the city’s local industry;

WHEREAS, due to her exceptional legislative record and an unblemished reputation as a true warrior of good governance, she received the highest number of votes en route to her successful reelection to a second term in the City Council during the 2007 Local Election, and was entrusted with the stewardship of various high profile committees that generated substantial revenues to fund the centerpiece of the city’s public service programs;

WHEREAS, City Councilor Perez, in her official capacity as a distinguished and seasoned legislator, actively and commendably promoted and represented the City of Olongapo in the entire Philippines, while serving as the City Chapter President of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL);

WHEREAS, City Councilor Perez, demonstrating the same level of commitment and excellence in service, successfully communicated the mission of the PCL and ultimately gained the trust and respect of her colleagues and was subsequently elected as PCL Island Public Relations Officers (PRO) in 2008;

WHEREAS, buoyed by her increasing popularity and dedication to the PCL advocacy and having served as Interim National Public Relations Officer (PRO) in 2010, City Councilor Perez was overwhelmingly elected as National PRO during the National Convention in March 2011 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City;

WHEREAS, City Councilor Gina Gulanes-Perez, during her last term in the City Council, received numerous endorsements from various sectors and groups in line with her nomination for The Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP) Award, given for outstanding leadership and excellent contributions to local legislation, governance and the nation at large and sponsored by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) in coordination with the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) and the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara;

WHEREAS, with her Legacy of Legislative Excellence, Exceptional Leadership, Irrefutable Integrity and Dynamic Record in Public Service, Gina Gulanes-Perez was recognized and declared as the Regional Winner and National Finalist in the search for The Outstanding Councilor Of The Philippines (TOCP) on March 7, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines;

WHEREAS, City Councilor Perez has brought pride and honor to the City of Olongapo and continues to inspire the next generation of public servants by virtue of the positive reforms she implemented and the sense of idealism and optimism she inspired in restoring the people’s trust and faith in government;

NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of  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 Panlungsod in session assembled, to extend, as it hereby extends commendation to City Councilor Gina Gulanes- Perez for emerging as Regional Winner and Finalist in the search for The Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines (TOCP).

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, March  13, 2013.  

2009 R - 96 - NOMINATING COUNCILOR EDWIN J. PIANO TO THE 2009 SEARCH FOR THE TEN OUTSTANDING COUNCILORS OF THE PHILIPPINES

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JULY 22, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - City Councilor
Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - “ “
Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- - “ “
Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - - “ “
Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - “ “
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. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - City Councilor
Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - President, Liga ng mga Barangay


RESOLUTION NO. 96
(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION NOMINATING COUNCILOR EDWIN J. PIANO TO THE 2009 SEARCH FOR THE TEN OUTSTANDING COUNCILORS OF THE PHILIPPINES

WHEREAS, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) in partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) is conducting an annual search for the Ten Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines (TOCP);

WHEREAS, Councilor Edwin J. Piano has time and again proven his dedication to public service, having been elected three times by his constituents;

WHEREAS, Councilor Edwin J. Piano, a distinguished public servant, served with full dedication and integrity with numerous important legislations passed which he authored and under his sponsorship;

WHEREAS, as the Chairman of the Committee on the Telecommunications and Chairman of the City’s Telecom Board, he is instrumental in the implementation of “One Rate, One Province”, thru the passage of Resolution No.11, Series of 2005, wherein residents of Zambales, Olongapo and Subic Bay can now call each other without the extended area service and long distance charges. Presently he is focusing on the implementation of telecom interconnection which will surely benefit not only his constituents but also the residents of Zambales;

WHEREAS, among his other significant legislations are the passage of the 2007 Revenue Code, relevant environment provisions, free annual medical and dental check-up of Olongapo City Government Employees, Creation of Telecom and IT Boards, and numerous computerization projects of the city such as Geographic Information System, RPTA and Unified Land Information System;

WHEREAS, in his enthusiasm to help his constituents, Councilor Piano spearheaded the establishment of the Olongapo Skills Training Center which aims to make Olongapeños more globally competitive by providing free skills training that resulted to more than seven thousand workers being hired by Hanjin Shipbuilding Company, and more are gaining employment up to the present;

WHEREAS, Philippine Councilors League - Olongapo City Chapter, recognizes his achievements and nominates Councilor Edwin J. Piano for the Ten Outstanding Councilors of the Philippines Award;

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 Nominate As it Hereby Nominates Councilor Edwin J. Piano To The 2009 Search For The Ten Outstanding Councilors Of The Philippines

Let copies of this Resolution be furnished the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Philippine Councilors League, DILG and Councilor Edwin J. Piano, for their information and record.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, July 22, 2009.


CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO
City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer


GINA GULANES-PEREZ JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES
City Councilor City Councilor
(Absent)


RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA
City Councilor City Councilor

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY
City Councilor City Councilor

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR ANSELMO A. AQUINO
City Councilor City Councilor


ELENA C. DABU JONATHAN G. MANALO
City Councilor City Councilor


CARLITO A. BALOY CHEENEE F. HOYA
President, Liga ng mga Barangay SK Federation President
(Absent)


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