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14^th Regular Session
April 16, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Vice Mayor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., as the Presiding Officer of the 14th Regular Session held on April 16, 2024, the 20th City Council approved Ordinance No. 0472-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0367-12, Series of 2012, otherwise known as “The New Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City”, as amended by Ordinance No. 037-19, Series of 2019, to include Provisions Protecting Vulnerable Minors from Smoking and Tobacco Use.

            Meanwhile, the Body approved the following measures under Suspended Rules:

            Thereafter, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) presented a report on the restoration of excavated roads and open trenches. Also, Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) provided a report and presentation on improvements to their poles throughout the City.

            Relative thereto, Resolution No. 02292-24, Series of 2024, entitled “Demanding Apo Agua Infrastruktura, Inc. and Davao City Water District (DCWD) to complete the repair restoration works of all roads affected by the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project by April 30, 2024, was approved by the Body to ensure completion of the said restoration projects within the committed timeline of April 30, 2024.

13^th Regular Session
April 2, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance No. 0464-24, Series of 2024, entitled “ An Ordinance Declaring Mount Apo Natural Park as Geopark” was approved by the 20^th City Council during its 13th Regular Session held on April 2, 2024.

            Further, the Body likewise adopted on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02267-24, Series of 2024, “Enacting an Ordinance enhancing existing Ordinances relating to liquor and sobriety, regulating the consumption, distribution, sale and supply of liquor and other alcoholic beverages, repealing for this purpose Ordinance No. 0410-18, Series of 2018 and Ordinance No. 004-13, Series of 2013”; and Resolution No. 02268-24, Series of 2024, Enacting an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0367-12, Series of 2012, otherwise known as “The New Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Davao City,” as amended by Ordinance No. 037-19, Series of 2019, to include provisions Protecting Vulnerable Minors from Smoking and Tobacco Use.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02280-24, Series of 2024, was enacted under Suspended Rules, “Urging the Department of Public Works and Highways RO XI (DPWH XI), Davao City Water District (DCWD), Telecommunications Companies (TELCOs), and Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC), and all other companies and offices that will be conducting future roadwork excavations that will impair road conditions in the City to secure first an approved Resolution and Ordinance for the Temporary Closure of Road to ensure that all necessary permits and coordination with the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) and proper offices are complied with”; and Resolution No. 02281-24, Series of 2024, “Requesting the appropriate Committees and Offices to look into the possibility of amending Section 91 (Bicycle Lanes, Shared Roadways and Signed Shared Roadways of Ordinance No. 334-12, Series of 2012, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Traffic Code of Davao City), by making exclusive Bicycle Lanes turn into Shared Roadways to maximize road capacity to decongest traffic.”

12^th Regular Session
March 26, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            Floor Leader Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III gave a hearty welcome to notable guests prior to the start of the 12th Regular Session. Notably, these guests included representatives from the Davao City basketball team, who were accompanied by Coach Omar Rutia, Team Manager Aldin Celi, and Team Consultant Michael Lorejo. The talented team, which is made up of youngsters aged 16 and under who were carefully chosen, is ready to compete in an international basketball league in Vietnam. It is the result of the combined expertise of players from different Davao City schools. Bradley Go-od and Nathan Yap were two of the sportsmen Vice Mayor Quitain honored. Vice Mayor Quitain sent his best wishes and emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, acknowledging the commitment of both parents and athletes.

            Thereafter, Resolution No. 02259-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance was approved by the Body on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Declaring Mount Apo Natural Park as Geopark”

            Finally, Resolution No. 02261-24, Series of 2024, was approved under Suspended Rules, “Congratulating the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) on its 25th Year Anniversary, The Longest Serving Environmental Group in Davao City”. Resolution No. 02262-24 and its Ordinance No. 0461-24, both Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance for the temporary closure of road to vehicular traffic the street along Aurora Quezon Street, Fatima corner Pag-asa Street on March 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM up to 12:00 midnight in celebration of the Our Lady of Fatima Parish Easter Vigil Celebration.

11^th Regular Session
March 22, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 11^th Session held on March 22, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislation on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

            Meanwhile, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02243-24, Series of 2024, Asking the City Administrator, through the City Economic Enterprise, to Temporarily Allow the Vendors from the Variety or Groceries Section to Sell Goods Under the Vegetable and Fruit Section and Vice Versa until the end of construction of the Agdao Public Market.

10^th Regular Session
March 19, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 10^th Regular Session held on March 19, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislative measures on Third and Final Reading, viz:

            Moreover, the Body likewise approved on Second Reading the following legislative measures, to wit:

            Finally, the following were adopted under Suspended Rules, to wit:

9^th Regular Session
March 5, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislative measures during its 9^th Regular Session held on March 5, 2024, to wit:

ON THIRD AND FINAL READING:

ON SECOND READING:

UNDER SUSPENDED RULES:

8^th Regular Session
February 27, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 8^th Regular Session held on February 27, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading the following legislative measures, viz:

            The Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02192-24, Series of 2024 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0433-24, enacting an Ordinance for the temporary closure of roads to vehicular traffic on the specified date and time herein indicated, in connection with the celebration of the 87^th Araw ng Dabaw, authored by Councilor Conrado C. Baluran.

            Meanwhile, Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre conveyed to his colleagues that Ms. Jennifer Romero, Officer-In-Charge of the City Tourism Operations Office, was present in the day’s session alongside the candidates of the Mutya ng Dabaw 2024. The event serves as a significant platform for promoting the city’s diverse indigenous cultures and bolstering tourism. Councilor Alejandre likewise articulated that the pageant serves as a representation of the city’s rich culture, with candidates advocating for various causes and embodying the city’s values, significantly enhancing the city’s appeal for tourists and providing them with an authentic insight into the city’s local cultural backgrounds and principles. Subsequently, a photo opportunity ensued involving the Members of the 20th City Council, Ms. Romero, and the official candidates of the 87th Mutya ng Dabaw.

            Citing the Certificate of Urgency from the Executive Department, Resolution No. 02193-24 and its Ordinance No. 0434-24, both Series of 2024, was enacted under Suspended Rules, entitled, “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City Government of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by and between the City of Davao and Bagobo Klata Livelihood Association relative to the donation of twenty-nine (29) units of household sewing machines, identified as JA2-2 sewing machine with portable plastic case and motor, in recognition and support to the donee in empowering the Bagobo Klata Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and enhancing their quality of life and economic development.

             Lastly, Resolution No. 02196-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, enacting an Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Philippine Mental Health Association Incorporated-Davao Chapter relative to the programs and services catering to mental health in Davao City and Resolution No. 02197-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, enacting an Ordinance amending Sections 7 and 8 of Ordinance No. 0721-19, Series of 2019, entitled “An Ordinance providing for a mental Health Program and Delivery System in Davao City” was adopted by the Body.

7^th Regular Session
February 20, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            Resolution No. 02180-24 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, both Series of 2024, entitled “Creating an Ordinance Establishing the Shelter for the IP Watchers and Runners of Patients from the Indigenous Peoples and Muslims Belonging to the Eleven Tribes of Davao City, namely: Klata, Ata, Matigsalug, Obu-Manuvu, Tagabawa, Tausug, Iranun, Kagan, Sama, Maranao and Maguindanao” were approved during the 7^th Regular Session held on February 20, 2024.

            Further, the Body likewise approved Resolution Nos. 02181-24 to 02183-24, all Series of 2024, favorably endorsing the Accreditation with the City Government of Davao of three (3) Cooperatives in Davao City, namely: Fatima Multipurpose Cooperative, Gabay sa Kaunlaran Credit Cooperative (GKCC) and Biao Guianga Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative, respectively.

            Finally, the following legislations were adopted under Suspended Ruls, viz:

6^th Regular Session
February 13, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab acting as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 6^th Regular Session held on February 13, 2024, he yielded the floor to Floor Leader Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III, for the passage of  the following measures under Suspended Rules, to wit, Resolution No. 02179-24 and Ordinance No. 0426-24, both Series of 2024, Authorizing the City Mayor to Enter Into and Sign, for and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be Entered Into by and Between the City of Davao and St. John Paul II College of Davao Relative to the Work Immersion Partnership of the Latter with the Former.

            Meanwhile, Ms. Jovanna Crista Duhaylungsod, spokesperson of Davao City Water District (DCWD), highlighted the current status of water supply availability, taking into account the recent operational challenges of their company. This includes the exceptional circumstances caused by consecutive heavy and prolonged rains occurring from January 31 to February 2, 2024. Despite the temporary suspension of its bulk water operation, she indicated that DCWD maintained approximately 90% operational capacity, operating 24/7 during this period. In the preceding week, she mentioned that operations had returned to normal, with minor concerns regarding water turbidity.

            Thereafter, Ms. May Che Capili, External Relations Officer of Apo Agua Infrastruktura, Inc., delivered a comprehensive presentation on the operational updates of Apo Agua, encompassing road restoration and future initiatives. She reported that Apo Agua has successfully supplied 13,760 million liters of potable water to the City’s residents from December 1, 2023, to February 8, 2024. Furthermore, she detailed the measures taken by Apo Agua, in collaboration with DCWD, to address concerns regarding water turbidity.

5^th Regular Session
February 06, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 5^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council held on February 06, 2024, the following legislation were passed and approved under Suspended Rules for Calendar Year 2024, viz:

            Finally, the following Resolutions and Ordinances were approved relative to the Financial Assistance to be given to the Local Government Units (LGUs) declared under a State of Calamity due to severe flooding and landslides secondary to Shear Line Weather System, to wit:

4^th Regular Session
January 30, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance No. 0404-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Letter of Understanding (LOU) between the Civil Aviation of the Philippines-Francisco Bangoy (Davao International Airport) and the City of Davao on Wildlife/Bird Strikes at Davao International Airport was approved on January 30, 2024 during the 4^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council.

            Further, the following legislation were adopted under Suspended Rules, to wit:

3^rd Regular Session
January 25, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislations were duly enacted by the 20th City Council during the 3rd Regular Session held on January 25, 2024, to wit:

            Further, the Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02122-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Letter of Understanding (LOU) by and between the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Francisco Bangoy (Davao International Airport) and the City of Davao on Wildlife/Bird Strikes at Davao International Airport.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 02123-24, Series of 2024, was approved under Suspended Rules, requesting the CTTMO-Motorized Vehicle Franchising and Regulatory Division (MVFRD) to accept and issue new Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit (MTOP) using non-conventional tricycles specifically “Bajaj Re” and all other Motorcycle Unit of same kind widely distributed by Emcor-Davao and other authorized motorcycle distributors to all existing approved Motorized Tricycle for Hire Routes in Davao City to cater the needs of the general riding public specifically employees and students for lack of public transportation.

2^nd Regular Session
January 23, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 2^nd Regular Session held on January 23, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02108-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, enacting an Ordinance institutionalizing the programs, services, privileges, and benefits for Solo Parents and their Children, appropriating funds thereof and for other purposes pursuant to Republic Act 8972, as amended by Republic Act 11861, known as the Amended Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000. The Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000 provides that it is the policy of the State to promote the family as the foundation of the nation, strengthen its solidarity and ensure its total development.

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution Nos. 02150-24 to 02158-24 and its corresponding Ordinances, all Series of 2024, enacting Ordinances granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Health – Davao Center for Health Development, the Local Government Unit of Davao, and Nine (9) personnel under the Rural Health Midwives Placement Program (RHMPP), namely: Philip John A. Ali, Vic Ambasa, Steffi Alex Monique Andaya, Ferly Mae L. Barrera, Rhealie E. Dagocdocan, Catherine Kylie P. Iglesias, Lester P. Maxino, Meralyn R. Robleda and Angel O. Sumobay, respectively.

1^st Regular Session
January 9, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            For the first Regular Session of the New Year 2024, the 20th City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 0386-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by and between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the City of Davao on the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) to conduct the Milk Feeding Program in addition to regular meals to target children ages 2-5 years old enrolled in the Child Development Centers (CDCS) and Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNPs) as part of DSWD’s contribution to the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Program of the Local Government Unit.

            Further, the Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02095-24 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0389-24, both Series of 2024, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Advanced Infinit Technology Solutions, Inc., relative to the establishment of School Information Management Systems for the City College of Davao.

            A Resolution acknowledging and expressing the people’s gratitude for the contribution and efforts of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and the continuation of the present administration of Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte for the eventual completion and operation of the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project in the City of Davao was adopted under Suspended Rules through Resolution No. 02087-24, Series of 2024.

            After winning the sectoral representation of the Liga ng mga Barangay to the Body, Councilor January N. Duterte took her oath to serve as Chairperson of the Committee on Barangay Affairs and Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization. Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. likewise took his oath as the Chairperson of the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization and as Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Barangay Affairs.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02092-24, Series of 2024, was approved, entitled “Supporting the Celebration of the National Bible Month in January 2024 with the theme, “God’s Word: The Breath of New Life”, authored by Councilor Pilar C. Braga.

48^th Regular Session
December 14, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

47^th Regular Session
December 11, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

46^th Regular Session
December 4, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

45^th Regular Session
December 1, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab, as the Temporary Presiding Officer during its 45^th Regular Session held on December 1, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislation, to wit:

44^th Regular Session
November 28, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Resolution No. 01821-23, Series of 2023, and its Ordinance on Second Reading Enacting an Ordinance granting Legislative Authority to the General Fund Annual Budget and Plantilla of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2024, Comprising the Budget under the General Fund Proper, the Economic Enterprises for the Operation of Markets, Slaughterhouses, Sta. Ana Port, Cemeteries, Davao City Recreation Center (DCRC), and Magsaysay Park, and the Annual Development Fund in the Total Amount of Twelve Billion Six Hundred Seventy-Nine Million Nine Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Three Pesos (P12,679,918,553.00)

43^rd Regular Session
November 21, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council held its 43^rd Regular Session on November 21, 2023, and approved two salient Ordinances, viz: Ordinance No. 0331-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0407-12, Series of 2012, entitled “An Ordinance requiring all Establishments, whether Commercial, Industrial, or Financial Institutions, with Capitalization of not less than Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000.00), including, but not limited to, Banks, Pawnshops, Restaurants, Shopping Malls, Hotels and Inns, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, and Medical Institutions, Gaming Cockpits (Sabungans), Private Transport Terminals on Land, Air and Sea Operating within the City of Davao, to Install, Operate, and Maintain Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras in Public/Common Areas; and Ordinance No. 0332-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts as a Division under the City Mayor’s Office, Appropriating Funds Thereof, and for Other Purposes.

            In view of the vacancies for the positions on chairmanship of the Committee on Youth and Sports Development; and membership for the Committee on Future Generation, the Body adopted Resolution No. 01771-23, Series of 2023, Nominating Councilor Kristine May John Abdul Mercado as Chairperson of the Committee on Youth and Sports Development; and Member of the Committee on Future Generation under Suspended Rules.

            Further, the Body approved Resolution No. 01772-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the 13^th Cycle Implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program.

            Finally, Resolution No. 01814-23, Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, entitled “Acknowledging the State’s Active Role in Preventing and Fighting Violence Against Women.

42^nd Regular Session
November 14, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The amendment to Ordinance No. 0407-12, Series of 2012, or the CCTV Ordinance of Davao City was adopted on Second Reading by the 20^th City Council during the 42^nd Regular Session held on November 14, 2023.

            The Body likewise passed and approved Resolution No. 01755-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, creating the Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts as a Division under the City Mayor’s Office, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes.

            Resolution No. 01754-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0327-23, Enacting an Ordinance approving the request of Ms. Joanna Mae R. Macaranas, Officer-in-Charge, Davao Public Transport Modernization Project Office, Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the waiver or abatement of interests, surcharges and penalties assessed as part of transfer tax payments in relation to the execution of four (4) Deeds of Absolute Sale of Properties affected by the Davao Public Transportation Modernization Project (DPTMP) were approved under Suspended Rules.

Finally, Resolution No. 01769-23 and its Ordinance No. 0329-23, both Series of 2023, were likewise approved under Suspended Rules, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation and the Certificate of Acceptance by and between The Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) And The City of Davao relative to the Donation of Four (4) Units of Refrigerated Container Vans (RCVs) from the former to the Latter for the operation of The Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC)”.

41^st Regular Session
November 07, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislations were approved by the 20^th City Council during its 41^st Regular Session held on November 7, 2023, to wit:

ON SECOND READING:

Resolution No. 01729-23, Series of 2023 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0407-12, Series of 2012, entitled “An Ordinance requiring all establishments, whether commercial, industrial or financial institutions, with capitalization of not less than Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000.00), including, but not limited to, banks, pawnshops, restaurants, shopping malls, hotels and inns, educational institutions, hospital and medical institutions, gaming cockpits (sabungans), private transport terminals on land, air and sea operating within the City of Davao, to install, operate, and maintain Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras in public/common area/s”

UNDER SUSPENDED RULES:

Resolution No. 01730-23, Series of 2023

• Congratulating the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the celebration of the Regional Science and Technology and Innovation Week.

Resolution No. 01731-23, Series of 2023

• Encouraging and urging the Dabawenyos to join and participate in the Multisectoral Prayer Rally for Peace.

Resolution No. 01734-23 and Ordinance No. 0326-23, both Series of 2023

• An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Davao and Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), Inc., relative to the renewal of the financial assistance from the former to the latter with Project Code Number 9997-34, for Calendar Year 2023

Resolution No. 01752-23, Series of 2023

• Supporting the City Assessor’s Office on their mandate to conduct tax mapping to all commercial and residential buildings, including agricultural industries and eco-agri farms in the territorial jurisdiction of Marilog District, this City, including those erected in the ancestral land for the purpose of property re-evaluation and issuances of tax declarations solely on the structure alone and not on the land

40^th Regular Session
October 24, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 40^th Regular Session, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance 0320-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Providing for Earthquake Disaster Prevention and Response and Institutionalizing the Davao City Earthquake Response Task Force, Defining Its Duties, Functions, and other Purposes”.

Further, the Body adopted Resolution No. 01708-23, Series of 2023, A Resolution commending and congratulating the Rotary Club of Davao on their 85th Anniversary.

            Finally, Resolution No. 01720-23, Series of 2023, thanking the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for awarding Davao City as winner of a Three Million grant for its creative industry project entitled “Creative Spaces in Public Places: Utilizing recreational parks and facilities as Grassroots-centered hubs for the Arts, Technology, and Innovation”, thereby championing the Creativity and Innovation in the country’s Local Communities and Regions.

39^th Regular Session
October 17, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following Ordinances were duly approved by the 20^th City Council during its 39^th Regular Session, viz:

            Moreover, the Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 01688-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance providing for Earthquake Disaster Prevention and Response and Institutionalizing the Davao City Earthquake Response Task Force, Defining its Duties, Functions and Other Purposes”.

            Resolution Nos. 01692-23 to 01705-23, all Series of 2023, were approved by the Body declaring the Annual Budgets for CY 2023 and Supplemental Budgets No. 1 and 2 for CY 2023 of several barangays in the City.

Finally, Resolution No. 01707-23, Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, adopting the Culture Sensitivity, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Developmental Translation Materials to the Indigenous Peoples Leaders of Davao City.

38^th Regular Session
October 10, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 38th Regular Session held on October 10, 2023, the 20^th City Council enacted the following legislations, to wit:

ON THIRD AND FINAL READING

37^th Regular Session
October 3, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab acting as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 37^th Regular Session held on October 3, 2023, the following legislations were duly approved and enacted:

SECOND READING:

Resolution No. 01623-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Creating the Davao City Youth Development Council (DCYDC), Defining its Functions and Purposes and Providing Funds Therefor

Resolution No. 01624-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Creating the Davao City Youth Development Division – the Local Youth Development Office (DCYDD-LYDO) of Davao City, Defining its Functions and Purpose and Providing Funds Therefor

Resolution No. 01627-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Granting the Creation of the Project Implementation Team Relative to the Housing Project Agreements Entered Into by the City with the National Housing Authority

Resolution No. 01629-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority for the City Mayor to sign, for and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be Entered Into by and Between the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) – XI and the Local Government of Davao, for the Implementation of the 4PH Program, Inviting Attention to Legal Opinion No. 507, Series of 2023, of the Office of the City Legal Officer

SUSPENDED RULES:

Resolution No. 01632-23, Series of 2023

• Resolution supplementing Ordinance No. 00228-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to Engr. Ivan C. Cortez, Acting Zoning Administrator, to Enter Into Settlement or Compromise Agreements with Violators of Ordinance No. 0546-13, Series of 2013, Otherwise Known as “The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Davao City” Setting Compromise Agreement Standards

Resolution No. 01633-23 to 01657-23, all Series of 2023

• Commending and Congratulating the Social Workers of Davao City as Awardees of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) in their Chosen Field, to wit:

PASWI Awardee 2023

Julie Pangan-Dayaday, RSW, MSSW	–	Outstanding Social Worker in the Philippines 2023
Carlyn T. Gambe, RSW, MSSW	–	Outstanding Social Worker in the Philippines 2023
Liwayway A. Caligdong, RSW	–	Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Andres Rhudy B. Ravelo, Jr. PhD	–	Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Eulalia M. Castillo, PhD	–	Plaque of Appreciation 2023
Maria Teresa Dela Rosa, RSW, MSSW	–	Plaque of Appreciation 2023

Outstanding Social Worker in the Philippines (2002-2022)

Minda B. Brigoli	–	2002
Ely Acosta	–	2006
Rodrigo Roble	–	2012
Melba Manapol	–	2016
Mae Fe Templa	–	2016
Merlinda Paragamac	–	2018
Rosita Artos	–	2018
Merriam Estrada	–	2018
Sitti Hassan	–	2018
Desiree Gonzales	–	2018
Jessie Anne Delos Reyes	–	2018
Lindy Trenilla	–	2018
Rogaiya Apadan	–	2018
Norman Baloro	–	2018
Maria Luisa Bermudo	–	2019
Gemma Dela Cruz	–	2019
Helen Omblero	–	2020
Grace Castigon	–	2021
Cirilia Lilibeth Panes	–	2022

Resolution No. 01658-23, Series of 2023

• Commending and Congratulating Mr. Aezer L. Cajegas, an Award-Winning Scientist and Inventor, for Winning the 2nd place in the 2022/2023 Philippine Water Challenge for Inventing the Disaster Water Responder (DWR-100), Truly Bringing Honor to the Philippines in General and to Davao City in Particular

Resolution No. 01659-23 to 01669-23, all Series of 2023

• Congratulating and Commending the 2023 LUNHAW Awardees for their Remarkable Dedication to Practicing and Promoting Green Initiatives Aimed at Safeguarding and Conserving the Environment, to wit:

CATEGORY		LUNHAW AWARDEES
Pollution Control	–	The Coco-Bowl Story of Balai Torrentira
Organic Agriculture	–	Diversified Farm of Sherwin Ontic
	–	Backyard Farm of Junife Lundas
	–	FAITH (Food Always In The Home) Program by GKK San Lorenzo Ruiz
Energy and Water Conservation	–	Energy Conservation: Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Manigo-Perocho Farm Energy and Water Conservation Initiative by BRICCO: Bricks and Blocks
Education and Advocacy	–	Gulayan sa Paaralan of Josefa Llanes Escoda Elementary School and Mahayag National High School
Sustainable Barangay Local Government Unit Practices	–	Sustainable Energy Practices of Barangay Tugbok Proper
Green Champion Award	–	Abundlo Dagohoy Magaway
2023 Lunhaw Ambassadress	–	Princess Ericca Pagayao
Special Posthumous Award	–	Arnold Vandenbroeck

Resolution No. 01670-23, Series of 2023

• Urging the Department of Justice, Through the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police and Other Concerned Offices and Agencies to Investigate the Alleged Unresolved Killings Within Marilog District, this City

Resolution No. 01671-23, Series of 2023

• Requesting the Department of Justice, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police and Other Concerned Offices and Agencies to Investigate the Alleged Existence of Armed Groups and to Make Necessary Steps of Action to Maintain Peace and Order of the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCS) Within the Ancestral Domains of Davao City

36^th Regular Session
September 26, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance No. 0298-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 081-22, Series of 2022, or “An Ordinance Adopting the Davao City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2019-2028, Amending Ordinance No. 0546-13, Series Of 2013, specifically Article V, Zone Regulations, Section 12.6.16-Urban Ecological Enhancement Sub-Zone (UEESZ)” and Ordinance No. 0303-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Less Paper Session System through the upgrading of the Legislative Information Support System (LISSP) of the Sangguniang Panlungsod”, was passed and approved by the 20^th City Council on its 36^th Regular Session held on September 26, 2023.

            Further, the Body likewise approved the following legislations under Suspended Rules, to wit:

35^th Regular Session
September 19, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 35^th Regular Session held on September 19, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0293-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance granting full exemption from the payment of amusement tax to Teodora Alonso Chapter No. 4, Order of the Eastern Star, on the proceeds of the Block Screening of “The Marvels” to be held on November 8, 2023, 7:00 P.M. at Cinema 6, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City”.

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 01557-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 081-22, Series of 2022, or “An Ordinance Adopting the Davao City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2019-2028, Amending Ordinance No. 0546-13, Series Of 2013, specifically Article V, Zone Regulations, Section 12.6.16-Urban Ecological Enhancement Sub-Zone (UEESZ)”; and Resolution No. 01577-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Institutionalizing the Less Paper Session System through the upgrading of the Legislative Information Support System (LISSP) of the Sangguniang Panlungsod”, respectively.

            Lastly, the following legislations were approved during Suspended Rules, viz:

34^th Regular Session
September 12, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislative measures were duly approved during the 34^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council held on September 12, 2023, to wit:

33^rd Regular Session
September 5, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 33^rd Regular Session held on September 5, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, the following Ordinances, to wit:

            Under Second Reading, Resolution No. 01498-23 with its corresponding Ordinance, both Series of 2023, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between Katipunan Laidan Marahan Water System Association (KALMAWASA INC.) and the City Government of Davao relative to the maintenance of the water system project of Davao City Water District at Marilog District, this City”, was approved. The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 01502-23, Series of 2023, and its Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance upgrading the Housing and Homesite Development Division of the City Planning and Development Office into a Department of the City Government, to be known as the Davao City Housing Office (DCHO)”.

            The following legislations were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

32^nd Regular Session
August 29, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 32nd Regular Session convened on August 29, 2023, the 20th City Council deliberated upon and subsequently passed on Second Reading, Resolution No. 01479-23, Series of 2023, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Usufruct (DOU) to be executed between the City of Davao and Davao City Water District (DSWD), pertaining to the water service connection applications of Davao City Coastal Road and Bago Aplaya Esplanade.

            Similarly, Resolution No. 01480-23, Series of 2023 was also approved on Second Reading, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, the Deed of Usufruct (DOU) to be executed by the City of Davao to Philippine Eagle Foundation, for the establishment of Philippine Eagle Breeding Sanctuary which aims to safeguard the Philippine Eagle breeding mates from the menace of Avian Flu, situated at Eden Reservation property, Barangay Eden, Toril District, this City.

            Moreover, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 01481-23, Series of 2023, Approving/Adopting the Second Addendum to the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) 2023-2025 as endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 08, Series of 2023, as well as Resolution No. 01482-23, Series of 2023, Approving/Adopting the 2023 Annual Investment Program (AIP), as endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 07, Series of 2023.

            Resolution No. 01483-23, and its corresponding Ordinance, both Series of 2023, were approved, adopting Supplemental Budget No. 1, CY 2023 of the City Government of Davao was approved consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund, and Economic Enterprises.

            The following legislations were approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

31^st Regular Session
August 15, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following Ordinances were passed and approved on Third and Final Reading by the 20^th City Council during its 31^st Regular Session held on August 15, 2023:

            Further, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 01468-23, Series of 2023, Favorably Endorsing to the City Council the Application for Reclassification of SME Posterity Holdings Corporation, from Low-Density Residential Sub-Zone (R-1) and Water Resource Zone to Major Commercial Zone (C-2), located at Libby Road, Barangay Bago Gallera, Talomo District, Davao City.

            Finally, the following legislations were duly approved under Suspended Rules,viz:

30^th Regular Session
August 8, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            With the junior legislators and junior Department Heads of the City in attendance in view of the celebration of the Linggo ng Kabataan, the 30^th Regular Session held on August 8, 2023, passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance Nos. 0271-23 and 0272-23, both Series of 2023, relative to the Loan Agreements by and between City of Davao and El Grande Multipurpose Cooperative and Biao Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (BARBCO), respectively.

            Moreover, the Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution Nos. 01433-23 and 01434-23, relative to the Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Davao Medical School Foundation Incorporated for the three (3) projects of the Research and Development Center for Maternal and Child Health (ReDMatTCH); and the City of Davao, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) through the Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC), for the implementation of the project, “END ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSAEC), respectively.

            Resolution No. 01440-23, Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, Commending and Congratulating the Davao Eagles Athletes, Coaches, and Teachers, for Securing the Sixth place overall in the Palarong Pambansa 2023.

Councilor Pilar C. Braga made a public announcement during the council meeting regarding the inauguration of the City College of Davao.

            Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic addressed the council to officially announce the forthcoming commemoration of the Linggo ng Kabataan 2023. Additionally, he introduced the Junior Officials who will actively participate in various departments of the city council for a week. This initiative is a collaborative endeavor between the Davao City Youth Development Office and the Sangguniang Kabataan Pederasyon.

            Lastly, Councilor Ryan S. Alejandre presented the 11 candidates coming from the eleven (11) tribes of the City of Davao for the Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2023. This annual celebration aims to pay homage to the rich cultural heritage and traditions that have laid the foundation of the City.

29^th Regular Session
August 1, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislative measures were passed and approved during the 29^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council held on August 1, 2023, to wit:

28^th Regular Session
July 25, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

With Vice Mayor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. as the Presiding Officer during the 28th Regular Session held on July 25, 2023, the 20th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0265-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Holy Child College of Davao, relative to the Work Immersion Partnership with the City Social Welfare And Development Office (CSWDO) by giving opportunity to the Senior High School Students to a kind of work experience related to their chosen academic track” and Ordinance No. 0266-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the University of Mindanao to facilitate and work together in the implementation of Social Work Field Instruction at the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) by providing favorable field work experience to Social Work Students”, through the sponsorship of Councilor Pilar C. Braga.

            Further, the Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 01402-23, Series of 2023, Commending and Congratulating the University of Mindanao Chorale for being the Grand Champion in the Mixed Choir Category of the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival Manila 2023, thereby bringing honor to the Philippines, in general, and to Davao City and Mindanao, in particular.

            Finally, Resolution No. 01405-23, Series of 2023, was likewise approved Commending and Recognizing the award given to the City of Davao for being a Certified Local Learning Hub for Gender and Development from 2023 to 2026.

27^th Regular Session
July 18, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 27^th Regular Session held on July 18, 2023, the 20th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

            The Body approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 01397-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, creating the speed limit and road classifications in the City of Davao.

            During the Privilege Hour, Councilor Conrado C. Baluran took the floor and raised his concern on the complaints about the irregularities of GSIS loans due to irreconcilable and un-updated records of the latter and the City Accountant’s Office as well as the alleged arrogance and misconduct of some GSIS employees in dealing with GSIS members. Relative thereto, the said matter was docketed as Item No. 1062 and was jointly referred to the Committees on Social Services and Civil, Political and Human Rights.

            Likewise, Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus adverted to the complaints with regard to the cleanliness of the Davao International Airport, especially its parking areas. As such, said subject matter was docketed as Item No. 1063, to include adequate tourism related infrastructure and tourism promoting policies in order to accommodate the influx of visitors during the Kadayawan Festival, and was referred to the Committee on Tourism and Beautification.

26^th Regular Session
July 11, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance No. 0258-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Operationalizing Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in the City Government of Davao (also known as Data Privacy Ordinance of the City of Davao) and Providing Guidelines and Funds Therefor, was approved by the 20^th City Council on Third and Final Reading during the 26^th Regular Session held on July 11, 2023.

            Upon sponsorship of Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III, Resolution No. 01378-23, Series of 2023 was approved on Second Reading, relative to the additional revisions to the approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and among the City of Davao, the Department of Education, the Homeless People’s Federation Philippines, Inc., and the Project Partner Teachers, for the construction of fifteen (15) Interlocking Compressed Earth Blocks (ICEB) housing units on lots awarded through sale, with prohibition of transfer and for other purposes, as per LHB Resolution No. 10, Series of 2018.

            Finally, the following legislations were approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

25^th Regular Session
July 4, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following Ordinances were approved on Third and Final Reading by the 20th City Council during its 25th Regular Session held on July 4, 2023, viz:

• Ordinance No. 0246-23, Series of 2023 – An Ordinance Establishing the Pre-emptive and Forced Evacuation System in case of Disasters and Other Emergency Situations and Providing Penalties Therefor

• Ordinance No. 0247-23, Series of 2023 – An OrdinanceGranting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to Sign, for and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by and between Police Regional Office 11 and the City of Davao Relative to PRO 11 RT-PCR Molecular Laboratory

• Ordinance No. 0248-23, Series of 2023 – An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to Sign, for and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Health-Davao Center for Health Development Relative to the Implementation of Health Promotion Playbook

            Resolution No. 01339-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance were approved on Second Reading, Enacting an Ordinance Operationalizing Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 in Local Government Units.

            Under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 01357-23, urging the appropriate Local Government Agencies of Davao City to conduct inspections and audits of existing and under-construction buildings and ensure the enforcement of the National Building Code of the Philippines and Resolution No. 01358-23, both Series of 2023, asking the Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office XI and the Department of Public Works and Highways XI-District Engineering Offices to comply with the provisions of Section 105.2 or the Earthquake Recording Instrumentation (ERI) of the National Structural Code of the Philippines and Section 102 of the National Building Code of the Philippines, otherwise known as PD 1096, were also approved.

            Adverting to the need to fully assess the health of the rivers in the City in order to determine the danger that it may pose to nearby communities and to look into the need for desiltation and dredging activities in some parts of the City’s rivers, Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus moved that his privilege speech be considered read and passed under First Reading, which was docketed as Item No. 1038.

24^th Regular Session
June 27, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 24^th Regular Session, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on  Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0239-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 0102-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing a Reward System for Athletes and Coaches who Bring Prestige and Honor to the City of Davao in their Outstanding Performance in Regional, National and International Youth and Sports Competitions and Tournaments, Appropriating Funds in  Relation Thereto and for Other Purposes”.

            Resolution No. 01282-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, Establishing the Pre-emptive and Forced Evacuation System in case of Disasters and Other Emergency Situations and Providing Penalties Therefor, was approved on Second Reading.

            Upon sponsorship of Councilor Jonard C. Dayap, the accreditation with the City Government of Davao of nineteen (19) associations were approved on Second Reading, namely:

1. Integrated Fund for Urban Services Development Foundation (INFUSED), Inc.
2. Talomo Salakot Fisherfolks Association
3. Talomo River Fish Farmer Association
4. Cadena de Amor Women’s Fisherfolk Association
5. Purok 5 and Purok 6 Fisherfolks Women’s Association
6. Fisherman of Aparis Talomo Barangay Association (FATABA)
7. BLISS Fisherman’s Association
8. Calderon Seaside Fisherfolk Association
9. Association of Fisherfolk of Davao City Inc.
10. South Davao Fisherfolks Federation Inc.
11. Barangay Ilang Fisherfolk Association
12. Riverview Fisherfolk’s Association
13. Small Scales Fisherfolk’s Association
14. Nagkahiusang Mananagat ug Lab-asira sa Inabanga Association
15. Fishnet Fisherfolk Association
16. Nylon and Hook Fisher Folks Association
17. Bunawan Marine Fishers Association
18. Maya’s Organization Philippines Inc., Association
19. Peace Village Fisherfolk Association

            Resolution No. 01303-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11) relative to the PRO 11 RT-PCR Molecular Laboratory and Resolution No. 01304-23, Series of 2023, and its corresponding Ordinance, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Health-Davao Center for Health Development relative to the implementation of Health Promotion Playbook were also approved on Second Reading.

            Resolution No. 01325-23 and Ordinance No. 0245-23, both Series of 2023, were approved under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation (DOD) to be executed by the Rotary Club of Downtown Davao (RCDD) in favor of the City of Davao involving four (4) units of Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 to be donated to the Davao City Library and Information Center.

            Finally, Resolution No. 01326-23, Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, expressing warm congratulations to the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) on its 44^th Founding Anniversary.

23^rd Regular Session
June 20, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council held its 23^rd Regular Session on June 20, 2023 where Ordinance No. 0238-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department Of Public Works And Highways (DPWH) relative to the installation of Roadway Lighting at Davao-Cotabato Road (Davao City-Jct. Digos Section), was approved on Third and Final Reading.

            The Body adopted on Second Reading, Resolution Nos. 01245 to 01265, all Series of 2023, re: accreditation with the City Government of Davao of twenty-one (21) associations, namely:

• Wangan Fisherfolks and Fish Farmers Association
• Purok 4-A Riverside Fish Farmers Association
• Riverside Fish Farmers Association
• San Vicente Daliao Vendors Fisherfolks Women’s Association
• Sirawan Women’s Fisherfolks Association
• Sirawan Kasug Livelihood Association
• Lipadas Women’s Association
• Sto. Niño Pantalan Daliao Fisherfolks and Women’s Association
• Daliao Proper-A Fisherfolks Livelihood Women’s Association
• Rovical Daliao Vendors, Drivers, Fisherfolks Women’s Association
• Sagrada Corazon De Maria Women’s and Fisherfolks Association
• Daliao Kalayaan Women’s, Drivers, Vendors Fisherfolks Association
• Cawayan Banod Fish Farmers Association
• Kanipaan Men and Women’s Fisherfolks Association
• San Nicolas Daliao Vendors Women’s   Association
• Prudential Pag-asa Women’s   Association
• Pogi Lawis Women’s Vendors and Fisherfolks Association
• Saint Michael Women’s and Fisherfolks Association
• Saint Jude Village Vendor’s and Women’s Association
• San Isidro Daliao Women’s and Fisherfolks Association
• Macleod Vendors Women’s Association

            Approved on Second Reading were Resolution No. 01272-23, Series of 2023 and its corresponding Ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 0102-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing a Reward System for Athletes and Sports Officials in bringing prestige and honor to the City of Davao in their outstanding performance in National and International Youth and Sports Competitions and Tournaments, appropriating funds in relation thereto and for other purposes”.

            The following legislations were duly approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

Davao City SK Federation

Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Cabantian

Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Mintal

The Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Mintal photo opportunity with the members of the 20th City Council

            Internet Personality and Content Creator Mr. Chito Samontina, a Bisaya Host, spoke before the City Council to share about his recognition at the 2023 Asia Pacific Luminare Awards, where he was named Asia’s Best Bisaya Talk Show Host. The Council then passed Resolution No. 01280-23, Series of 2023, supporting the Mindanao Creators Conference.

22^nd Regular Session
June 13, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Acting Vice Mayor Alberto T. Ungab presiding over the 22nd Regular Session of the 20th City Council held on June 13, 2023, the following legislations were passed and approved, to wit:

            In view of the Body’s invitation, Mr. Margo B. Babao, Officer-in-Charge of the Davao City Operations of Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) and Mr. Lawrence Bañiso, Officer-in-Charge Vice President of SHFC, took turn in providing updates on the recent development and status of SHFC projects in Davao City, as well as the Pambansang Pabahay Project in Barangay Riverside, Calinan District, this City.

            Mr. Edgardo A. Haspe, Officer-in-Charge of the City Agriculturist’s Office, spoke before the City Council to provide updates and report on the office’s preparations in assisting farmers for the upcoming El Niño Season.

            Also approved during the said session was the accreditation with the City Government of Davao of twenty (20) associations, espoused by Councilor Jonard C. Dayap.

            Finally, Resolution No. 01243-23, Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, endorsing the proposed project of the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (DCTOO) in preserving the Tribal Village as part of its application for the Department of Tourism’s Campaign to join its tourism Champions Challenge, sponsored by Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre.

21^st Regular Session
June 6, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            On June 6, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislations, viz:

ON THIRD AND FINAL READING

Ordinance No. 0224-23, Series of 2023

• An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between Property Interactive Marketing Enterprise Realty Corporation (PRIME PHILIPPINES) and the City of Davao, for assistance in marketing and promotion of Davao City as prime destination for real estate investments

Ordinance No. 0225-23, Series of 2023

• An Ordinance approving the road closure of Matina Biao-Langub Road for a period of Sixteen (16) months from May 2023 to December 2024 for the construction of an Overpass Bridge (OV2) along the said area

         Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Alden Delvo, Regional Director of Police Regional Office Region 11 and PCOL Alberto Lupaz, City Director of the Davao City Police Office, appeared before the City Council to provide an update on recent cases in Davao City as well as their strategic moves to address the city’s peace and order.

ON SECOND READING

Resolution No. 01204-23 and its corresponding Ordinance, both Series of 2023

• Partnership Agreement to be entered into by and between the Philippine Commission on Women and the City of Davao relative to PCW-Certified Local Learning Hub (LLH)

UNDER SUSPENDED RULES

Resolution No. 01210-23, Series of 2023

• Commending and Congratulating the University of Mindanao for having been awarded as the prestigious Philippine Quality Award (PQA), thereby bringing honors to the City of Davao

Resolution No. 01215-23, Series of 2023

• Congratulating and Commending Marc Alexander Lim for winning the Gold Medal for the Philippines in Jiu Jitsu (Mens Division) at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games.

            The Police Regional Office 11, led by Regional Director Brig. Gen. Alden Delvo, the Davao City Police Office Chief PCol. Alberto Lupaz, and representatives from Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. paid a courtesy visit to Sangguniang Panlungsod, prior to the start of the said session.

20^th Regular Session
May 23, 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

            During its 20^th Regular Session held on May 23, 2023, the 20^th City Council adopted on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0221-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Reception and Study Center for Children (DSWD-RSCC), regarding the enrollment of children in the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Program of the City’s Day Care Center.

            The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 01195-23, Series of 2023, and its Ordinance on Second Reading for the grant of legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and the Property Interactive Marketing Enterprise Reality Corporation (PRIME PHILIPPINES), relative to the assistance in Marketing and Promotion of Davao City as Prime Destination for Real Estate Investments.

            Further, Resolution No. 01198-23 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0222-23, both Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao the Deed of Donation by and between the City Government of Davao and 3 Amigo International Development Corporation relative to the donation of one (1) Permanent Magnet frequency conversion large ceiling fan to the City.

            In view of the Body’s invitation, LtCol Alfredo D. Baloran, Chief Operations Officer, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), appeared before the City Council to provide updates on the plans of the City on how to mitigate the El Niño phenomenon. Their office is set to gather response clusters in the City to conduct pre-disaster assessment in preparation for the said phenomenon. Mr. Baloran stated that the clusters will be questioned about their response plans to ensure that the city’s food security is addressed even with the impending dry spell.

            The pre-disaster risk assessment also aims to prepare the city for the long dry spell, as there is a possibility that localized thunderstorms will not continue during the peak of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to begin in June 2023 and end by the first months of 2024.

19^th Regular Session
May 16, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislative measures were passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, during the 19^th Regular Session held on May 16, 2023, to wit:

Moreover, the Body adopted on Second Reading Resolution No. 01188-23 and its corresponding Ordinance, both Series of 2023, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Reception and Study Center for Children (DSWD-RSCC), regarding the enrollment of children in the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Program of the City’s Day Care Center, sponsored by Councilor Trisha Ann J. Villafuerte.

            Finally, on Sponsorship of Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz, Resolution No. 01192-23, Series of 2023, was approved under Suspended Rules, requesting the Office of the City Treasurer to submit a Report before the City Council regarding the collection of taxes and fees from cockfighting activities in the City of Davao.  

18^th Regular Session
May 9, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council held its 18^th Regular Session on May 9, 2023 and enacted Ordinance No. 0214-23, Series of 2023, entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Section 6 of City Ordinance No. 0546-21, Series of 2021”, relative to the establishment of the Davao City Inventions and Innovations Center.

            The Body likewise approved Resolution Nos. 1156-23 and 1157-23 and their corresponding Ordinances on Second Reading, all Series of 2023, pertinent to the Deed of Usufruct to be executed by and between the City of Davao and the Bureau of Fire Protection, relative to the City-Owned properties located in Barangay Ma-a, Talomo District and Pag-asa St., S.I.R New Matina, Brgy. 76-A, Talomo District, this City, to be used as sites for Fire Station.

            Through the sponsorship of Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr., Resolution No. 01163-23 and its Ordinance on Second Reading, both Series of 2023, were approved, enacting an Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City Government of Davao for the installation of Streetlights under the construction/concreting of bypass road at JCT. Mamay-la Verna-Davao City Diversion Project.

            Resolution No. 01167-23 and its Ordinance No. 0215-23, both Series of 2023, were adopted under Suspended Rules, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City Government of Davao and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) relative to the construction of the Davao City Public Hospital and Provision of its Hospital Equipment, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Commission on Audit (COA), the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable laws.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 01168-23 and Ordinance No. 0216-23, both Series of 2023, were also approved by the Body, approving the request of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao City Fire District for an authority to purchase Motor Vehicle to be charged under the 20% Local Government Fund Share from the Fire Code Revenue in the amount  of Six Million Six Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Pesos (P6,687,000.00), for the improvement of the Davao City Fire District Office and activation of Bajada Fire Station, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Commission on Audit (COA), the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable laws.

            Finally, Resolution No. 01169-23, Series of 2023, was also approved, Congratulating the Seven (7) Best Universities in Davao Region, based on the research of EduRank.org for best Universities in the Philippines 2023, as follows: Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU), University of Mindanao (UM) University of the Philippines Mindanao, University of the Southeastern Philippines (USEP), University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), Davao Doctors College (DDC), and Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC).

17^th Regular Session
May 2, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislations were approved by the 20^th City Council during its 17^th Regular Session held on May 2, 2023, to wit:

            The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 01122-23 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, both Series of 2023, for the passage of an Ordinance amending City Ordinance No. 0546-21, Series of 2021, Establishing the Davao City Inventions and Innovation Center, Defining its Powers and Functions, and for Other Purposes.

            Resolution Nos. 01123-23 to 01140-23, all Series of 2023, were adopted on Second Reading, favorably endorsing the Accreditation with the City Government of Davao of eighteen (18) associations in Davao City, namely: Philippine Family Farmers Agriculture Fishery Forestry Cooperatives Federation, Talikala Inc., Piapi Muslim Seaside Fisherfolk Association (PMSFA), Barangay 21-C Fisherfolks Association, MAJAD Fisherfolk Women’s Association, Lizada Beach Fisherfolks Home Settlers  Association, Fisherman Village Fisherfolks Women’s Association, Lizada Fisherfolks Informal Settlers Women Association, Lizada Ornamental Fish Growers Association, Daliao Kanipaan Fisherfolks Welfare Association, Daliao Andaya Fishvendor and Fisherfolks Association, Purok 3A Riverside Fish Farmer Association, Piapi Muslim Seaside Women’s Fisherfolk Association, Task Force Kasanag, Inc., Lizada Village Fisherfolks Association, Tambongon Fisherfolks Association, Barangay Sentro Fisherfolks Association, and Samuel Village Landas Compound  Fisherfolks Home Settlers Association, respectively.

            Resolution No. 01141-23, Series of 2023, was also approved under Suspended Rules, Enacting an Ordinance requiring all public institutions under the City Government of Davao to observe the liberation of Davao City from the claws of World War II on May 3 of every year and making it a special working holiday in the City, which was likewise considered as having been read under First Reading and referred to the appropriate committee. (Docketed as Item No. 933)

            Finally, upon sponsorship of Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz, Resolution No. 01155-23, Series of 2023, was adopted by the Body requesting the City Mayor to create a Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-Assisted Projects in Davao City.

16^th Regular Session
April 25, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 16^th Regular Session held on April 25, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution Nos. 01088-23 to 01102-23, all Series of 2023, favorably endorsing the Accreditation with the City Government of Davao of fifteen (15) Associations in Davao City, namely: Taosug Fisherfolk Association, Parola Fisherfolk Association, Barangay Panacan Bantay Laot & Fisherfolk Association, Family Care and Community Development Initiatives Inc., Women’s Guild  Fisherfolk Association, Childhope Mindanao Inc., Royal Seaweeds Growers Association, Purok 14 Christian Fisherfolk Women’s  Association, Lapu-lapu Fisherfolks Association, Barangay Duterte IKP Fisherfolks Association, SAMA Tribe Fisherfolks Association, Muslim Village Fisherfolks Association, Bucana Lasang Small Fisherfolk Association, Buhisan Fisherfolk Association, Green Corals Fisherfolks Association, respectively.

            Further, the Body approved the following legislation under Suspended Rules, viz:

15^th Regular Session
April 18, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            In view of the Body’s invitation, Atty. Victoria Lu, President of Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., provided updates regarding the Bulk Water Supply Project in Davao City, which is targeted to be operational by June 2023. The over P13-Billion project will deliver 300 million liters of water daily to DCWD. Apo Agua’s bulk water supply system adopts the water-energy nexus concept, where a run-of-river hydroelectric plant will power the water treatment facilities.

            The 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislation during its 15^th Regular Session held on April 18, 2023, to wit:

ON SECOND READING:

14^th Regular Session
April 13, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislative measures were approved by the 20^th City Council during its 14^th Regular Session held on April 13, 2023, to wit:

13^th Regular Session
April 4, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 13^th Regular Session held on April 4, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 0188-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation executed by Mr. Randy P. Magallanes in favor of the City of Davao, relative to the donation of Four (4) Units of Motorcycle Vehicles” and Ordinance No. 0189-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City of Davao, relative to the Maintenance, Supervision, as well as Shouldering of the necessary expenses (Water and Light) of the constructed structures and facilities, located within Bago Aplaya and Gulf View Esplanades, this City”.

            The Body likewise approved the Ordinance on Second Reading, relative to the Ordinance providing a system for addressing and preventing bullying in Educational Institutions, Workplaces, and other Public Areas, as amended.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 01038-23, Series of 2023, was approved, amending certain Sections of Ordinance No. 0891-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the City Peace 911 and Peace 911 sa Barangay, Subject to all Laws and Existing Legal Rules and Regulations.

            Finally, the following Resolutions were approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

12^th Regular Session
March 28, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following Ordinances were approved on Third and Final Reading by the 20^th City Council during the 12^th Regular Session, to wit:

            Further, the Body likewise approved Resolution No. 01016-23 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, both Series of 2023, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation (DOD) by and between the City of Davao and Mr. Randy F. Magallanes relative to the donation of Four (4) Units Motorcycle Vehicles.

            Resolution No. 01017-23, Series of 2023 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, all Series of 2023, were approved, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City of Davao, relative to the Maintenance, Supervision, as well as Shouldering of the necessary expenses (Water and Light) of the constructed structures and facilities, located within Bago Aplaya and Gulf View Esplanades, this City.

            The following Resolutions were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

11^th Regular Session
March 21, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council passed and approved during its 11^th Regular Session, the following legislation on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

            Further, the Body likewise approved the following legislative measures on Second Reading, viz:

            Finally, Resolution Nos. 1010-23 to 1012-23 with its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 0178-23 to 0180-23, were adopted under Suspended Rules, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to utilize a portion of the Thirty Percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the Five Percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2023, in the total amount of One Million Six Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (P1.600,000.00) for financial assistance to the three (3) Local Government Units (LGUs) which were declared under a State of Calamity due to the series of Earthquakes, namely: Province of Davao De Oro; Municipality of New Bataan, Davao De Oro; and Municipality of Maragusan, Davao De Oro, subject to existing Government Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing Rules and Regulations”.

10^th Regular Session
March 14, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 10^th Regular Session, the 20^th City Council adopted the following legislative measures, to wit:

9^th Regular Session
March 7, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislative measures were approved by the 20^th City Council on Second Reading during its 9^th Regular Session held on March 7, 2023, viz:

            Meanwhile, the candidates of the Reyna Dabawenya, Mr. and Ms. LGU Davao 2023 and Mutya ng Dabaw paid a courtesy call at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, through the Privilege Hour of Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre. After a two-year hiatus, the City Government of Davao through the Davao City Tourism Operations Office finally present to Dabawenyos the founding anniversary in full circle. Thus, these three major events of the City will be having its Coronation night this upcoming March 15-17, 2023, respectively.

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            Lastly, Resolution No. 0985-23 and its Ordinance No. 0172-23, all Series of 2023, were approved during Suspended Rules, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Service Contracting   Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and various bus operators relative to the implementation of the Peak Hour Augmentation Bus Service (PHABs) on selected Special Areas in Davao City”.

8^th Regular Session
February 28, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 8^th Regular Session, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances, to wit:

            Further, the Body likewise approved Resolution Nos. 0958-23 to 0967-23, all Series of 2022, relative to the Applications for Local Government Unit accreditation of the following cooperatives and Civil Society Organizations namely: Daliao Kanipaan Fisherfolks Association, D.U.H.A. Fisherfolks and Women’s Association, Kalayaan Fisherfolks and Vendor’s Association, Daliao Gardeners & Fisherfolk Association, Daliao Kalubin-an Fisherfolks Women’s Association, Daliao Vendors Fisherfolk Women’s Pantalan Association, Daliao Pogi Lawis & Lipadas Fisherfolk Women’s Association, St. Jude Daliao Fisherfolks Women’s Association, Daliao Fisherdfolks Informal Settlers Women’s Association and Federation of Fisherfolks.

            Lastly, the following legislation were approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

7^th Regular Session
February 21, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 7^th Regular Session held on February 21, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 0921-23, Series of 2023, enacting an Ordinance Instituting and Implementing Registration of Ownership and Inventory of Agricultural and Fisheries Machinery and Equipment within the Territorial Jurisdiction of Davao City.

            The Body likewise approved the following Resolutions under Suspended Rules, to wit:

6^th Regular Session
February 14, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 6^th Regular Session held on February 14, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading, viz:

            The 20^th City Council also officially conducted a dry-run of the Less Paper System, wherein Members used their electronic devices to access the Agenda and other pertinent documents for the said Session, with the goal of reducing paper use — a step toward a more efficient and environmentally-friendly Davao City Council and in consonance with the 12-Point Agenda of Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte, specifically on Good Governance and Digitalization.

            Finally, the following legislation were approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

5^th Regular Session
February 7, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 5^th Regular Session held on February 7, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following legislation on Second Reading, to wit:

4^th Regular Session
January 31, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 4^th Regular Session held on January 31, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading the following Ordinances, to wit:

            Moreover, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution Nos. 0896-23 to 0902-23, all Series of 2023, pertaining to the Applications for Local Government Unit accreditation of Eastern Catholic Multipurpose Cooperative, OFW We Rise as One Association, Samahang Matute at Soliman Homeowners Association (SAMASOL HOA), Mag-uumang Nagkahiusa sa Macatabo Multipurpose Cooperative, San Lorenzo Ruiz Socio-Economic Development Foundation, Inc., Love the Children Foundation Inc., and Davao Fashion and Design Council Foundation, Inc., respectively.

            Finally, the Body approved the following legislation under Suspended Rules, viz:

3^rd Regular Session
January 24, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 3^rd Regular Session held on January 24, 2023, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading, viz:

            Moreover, the Body likewise adopted the following Resolutions on Second Reading, to wit:

            Finally, the Body approved the following legislation under Suspended Rules, to wit:

2^nd Regular Session
January 17, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 2^nd Regular Session of the 20^th City Council was held on January 17, 2023. During the said session, the following legislative measures were approved, to wit:

On Third and Final Reading:

Ordinance No. 0140-23, Series of 2023 – “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement relative to the Loan Facility to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Agriculturists Multipurpose Cooperative”.

On Second Reading:

Resolution No. 0825-23, and its Ordinance on Second Reading –Enacting an Ordinance Granting Persons with Disability, with duly issued Identification Cards by the City Government of Davao, Free Movie Privilege to all Cinemas in the City of Davao; and

Resolution No. 0826-23, and its Ordinance on Second Reading – Enacting an Ordinance Establishing a Community-based Program for Healthy and Productive Ageing of Senior Citizens and Providing Free Package of Essential Health, Wellness and Other Equitable Services to Promote the Quality of Life of the Older Adults, and Providing Funds Thereof, as Amended.

On Suspended Rules:

Resolution Nos. 0827-23 to 0835-23 and its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 0141-23 to  0149-23 – Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to Utilize a Portion of the Thirty Percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the Five Percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2020, in the total amount of Four Million Pesos (Php 4,000,000.00) as Financial Assistance to Nine (9) Local Government Units (LGUs), viz: Province of Misamis Occidental; City of Ozamis, Misamis Occidental; City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental; City of Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte; Municipality of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental; Municipality of Claver, Surigao Del Norte; Municipality of Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte; Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Palawan; and Municipality of San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur,  which were declared under a State of Calamity due to various disaster occurrences, subject to existing Government Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing Rules and Regulation; and

Resolution Nos. 0836-23 to 0838-23 and its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 0150-23 to  0152-23 – Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to Utilize a Portion of the Thirty Percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the Five Percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2023, in the total amount of Nine Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 900,000.00) as Financial Assistance to Three (3) Local Government Units (LGUs), viz: Municipality of Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte; Municipality of Basey, Samar; and Municipality of Gandara, Samar, which were declared under a State of Calamity due to heavy flashfloods and landslides, subject to existing Government Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing Rules and Regulations

Resolution No. 0839-23 – Supporting the Celebration of the Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week 2023.

Resolution No. 0864-23 – Congratulating JCI Davao on its 75^th Anniversary.

Resolution No. 0865-23 – Supporting the celebration of the National Bible Month in January 2023 and every January of every year in the City of Davao

Resolution No. 0866-23 and its Ordinance No. 0153-23 – Granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Terms of Partnership (TOP) to be entered into by and between the Department of Health-Center for Health Development Davao and the City Government of Davao relative to the City-wide implementation of the Annual Operation Plan 2023.

Resolution No. 0867-23 and its Ordinance No. 0154-23 – Granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and partners, relative to the turn-over and refurbishment of Balay Pasilungan “Baley Helunganan” at Barangay Datu Salumay, Marilog District, Davao City.

Resolution No. 0868-23 – Supporting the celebration of the National Zero Waste Month of January 2023.

1^st Regular Session
January 10, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            For the first Regular Session of the New Year 2023, the 20th City Council passed and approved the following Resolutions on Second Reading:

Resolution Nos. 0799-23 to 0801-23, all Series of 2023, re: Application for Local Government Unit accreditation of City Employees of Davao City Cooperative, CSSDO Employees Multipurpose Cooperative and Government Employees of Davao City Multipurpose Cooperative, respectively.

Resolution No. 0802-23, Series of 2023 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, authorized the City Mayor to sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement relative to the Loan Facility to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Agriculturists Multipurpose Cooperative.

Resolution Nos. 0804-23 to 0807-23 and its Ordinance Nos. 0136-23 to 0139-23, all Series of 2023, authorized the City Mayor to sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Sister City Agreements by and between the City of Davao, Philippines with following cities: (a) City of Mati; (b) City of Sennan, Japan City; (c) City of Pohang, Republic of Korea; and (d) Herzliya City, Israel, respectively.

Resolution Nos. 0808-23 to 0824-23, all Series of 2023, declared the following Annual Budgets for Calendar Year 2022 in compliance with Section 333 of the Local Government Code of 1991, viz:

BARANGAY	DISTRICT
Matina Crossing	Talomo
Tagakpan	Tugbok
Bunawan Proper	Bunawan
Tamugan	Marilog
Tungkalan	Toril
Colosas	Paquibato
Marapangi	Toril
Wilfredo Aquino	Agdao
New Carmen	Tugbok
Sibulan	Toril
Tigatto	Buhangin
24-C	Poblacion
Suawan	Marilog
Daliao	Toril
11-B	Poblacion
Tawan-Tawan	Baguio
10-A	Poblacion

24^th Regular Session
December 12, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following legislative measures were approved on Third and Final Reading by the 20^th City Council during its 24^th Regular Session held on December 12, 2022, to wit:

            Further, the Body approved Resolution No. 0768-22, Series of 2022, Favorably recommending Item No. 64 – Request of Anabele R. Natividad, Project Director, GIGA ACE 9, Inc., for the passage of a Resolution interposing no objection and favorable endorsement to develop, construct and operate a 30MW Davao Battery Energy Storage System Project to be situated in Barangay Binugao, Toril District, this City.

            Finally, Resolution No. 0798-22 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0135-22, all Series of 2022 were approved under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation (DOD) to be executed by and between the City of Davao and the Embassy of the Republic of China in the Republic of the Philippines represented by H.E. Huang Xilian, and Office of the Davao City First Congressional District represented by Hon. Paolo Z. Duterte, or Donors, relative to the donation of 320 Units of Household Sewing Machines, identified as JA2-2 Sewing Machine with portable plastic case and motor, in recognition and support of the Donee in empowering the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCPs/IPs) and enhancing their quality of life and economic development.

23^rd Regular Session
December 9, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council held its 23^rd Regular Session on December 9, 2022 and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0127-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to the General Fund Annual Budget and Plantilla of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2023, Comprising the Budget under the General Fund Proper, the Economic Enterprises for the Operation of Markets, Slaughterhouses, Cemeteries, Davao City Recreation Center (DCRC) and Magsaysay Park, and the Annual Development Fund in the Total Amount of Eleven Billion Seven Hundred Ninety-One Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Eight Pesos (P11,791,736,168.00)”.

            The Body likewise adopted the following Resolutions on Second Reading, to wit:

22^nd Regular Session
December 7, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During its 22^nd Regular Session, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0120-22, Series of 2022, authorizing the City Mayor to Sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation by and between the City of Davao and Pandaitan Multipurpose Cooperative relative to the donation of Bakery Equipment. The Body likewise approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance Nos. 0121-22 to 0123-22, all Series of 2022, the Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) relative to the Loan Facility of the City Employees of Davao Cooperative, CSSDO Employees Multipurpose Cooperative and the Government Employees of Davao City Multipurpose Cooperative with the City Government of Davao.

            Furthermore, the Body approved Resolution No. 0738-22 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to the General Fund Annual Budget and Plantilla of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2023, Comprising the Budget under the General Fund Proper, the Economic Enterprises for the Operation of Markets, Slaughterhouses, Cemeteries, Davao City Recreation Center (DCRC) and Magsaysay Park, and the Annual Development Fund in the Total Amount of Eleven Billion Seven Hundred Ninety-One Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Eight Pesos (P11,791,736,168.00).

            Resolution No. 0739-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance was approved on Second Reading, providing a System for Addressing and Preventing Bullying in Educational Institutions, Workplaces, and other Public Areas, as amended.

            Also, Resolution No. 0740-22, Series of 2022, was approved under Suspended Rules, requesting the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) to increase the dispatching of their traffic personnel this Christmas Season for mobility and visibility purposes to man the traffic considering the rush and influx of vehicles towards business and tourist destination in the City, considering that the health protocols now are more loosen up. Finally, Resolution No. 0741-22, Series of 2022, was approved by the Body, favorably endorsing the utilization of the Energy Regulation (ER) 1-94 Funds for Calendar Year 2020-2021 from the Department of Energy (DOE) for the City of Davao, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

21^st Regular Session
December 05, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council held its 21^st Regular Session on December 5, 2022 where the following Ordinances were approved on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

            Furthermore, the Body likewise adopted on Second Reading, Resolution No. 0701-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Urging the Department of Public Works and Highways and its Subsidiary Offices to Properly Execute and Comply With Existing Jurisprudence and Guidelines Regarding Government Infrastructure Projects, to Fasttrack its Present and Future Projects and Finish Them On Time, and Improve its Coordination With Concerned Agencies, Stakeholders, and Local Government Units to Avoid Discrepancies.

            Resolution No. 0702-22, Series of 2022, was approved on Second Reading, approving and adopting the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) of the City Government of Davao covering the period 2023-2025 in the total amount of One Hundred Thirty-Two Billion Four Hundred Twelve Million One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Pesos (P132,412,127.00) as well as Resolution No. 0703-22, Series of 2022, approving and adopting the Annual Investment Program (AIP) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2023 in the total amount of Seventy-Four Billion Two Hundred One Million Three Hundred Ten Thousand Pesos (P74,201,310,000.00).

            The following legislation were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

20^th Regular Session
November 29, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On its 20^th Regular Session, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0108-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 0307-20, Series of 2020, as amended, to Allow Voluntary Wearing of Face Masks in Indoor and Outdoor Setting Subject to Certain Exceptions During the State of Public Health Emergency Relative to the COVID-19 Pandemic” as well as Ordinance No. 0111-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 089-13, Series of 2013, Establishing and Regulating the Night Market Operations in the City of Davao”.

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 0689-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and SES Davao Diagnostics, Inc., as the sole service provider of the Newborn Hearing Screening Test.

            Resolution No. 0693-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance was approved on Second Reading, relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao, and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the Creation of a Resettlement Implementation Committee, relative to the Samal Island-Davao City Connector Project.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 0694-22 and its Ordinance was approved on Second Reading, entitled, “An Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 5003, Series of 1997, otherwise known as the “Cockfighting Code of Davao City”, as amended by Ordinance No. 0632-21, Series of 2021”. Subsequently, the Body approved the corollary Resolution No. 0695-22 and its Ordinance, urging the City Engineer’s Office, the Office of the City Building Official, and the Bureau of Fire Protection to inspect the Cockpit Arenas in Davao, prior to the issuance of Special Permit.

            Finally, Resolution No. 0698-22, Series of 2022 was adopted under Suspended Rules, entitled “Requesting the House of Representatives and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to recognize the Self-Delineated Ancestral Domain of the Matigsalug Tribe of Davao City, as a separate from Certificate of Ancestral Domain (CADT) No. R-10-KIT-0703-0011, as well as Resolution No. 0699-22 and Ordinance No. 0113-22, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Love the Children Foundation, Inc., relative to their request for Financial Assistance amounting to Four Hundred Thousand (P400,000.00)”.

19^th Regular Session
November 22, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 19^th Regular Session held on November 22, 2022, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances, to wit:

            Resolution No. 0670-22, Series of 2022, was approved, recalling Ordinance No. 045-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 0307-20, Series of 2020, as amended, to allow wearing of Face Masks in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation during the State of Public Health Emergency relative to the COVID-19 pandemic”.

            In relation to Resolution No. 0670-22, the Body approved Resolution No. 0671-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Further Amending Ordinance No. 0307-20, Series of 2020, entitled “An Ordinance Further Amending Ordinance No. 0307-20, Series of 2020, As Amended, to Allow Voluntary Wearing of Face Masks in Open Spaces and Non-Crowded Outdoor Areas With Good Ventilation During the State of Public Health Emergency Relative to the COVID-19 Pandemic”.

            Resolution No. 0680-22 and its corresponding Ordinance were also approved on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 089-13, Series of 2013, Establishing and Regulating the Night Market Operations in the City of Davao”.

            Finally, the following legislative measures were enacted under Suspended Rules, viz:

18^th Regular Session
November 8, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council held its 18^th Regular Session on November 15, 2022 and approved the following Ordinances, to wit:

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 0616-22, Series of 2022, Approving/Adopting the Amendments to the Davao City Risk Reduction and Management Fund Investment Plan (DCRRMFIP) for Calendar Year 2022 as the Fourth Addendum to the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) 2022-2024 and Resolution No. 0617-22, Series of  2022, Approving/Adopting the Amendments to the Davao City Risk Reduction and Management Fund Investment Plan (DCRRMFIP) for Calendar Year 2022 as the Fourth Addendum to the Annual Investment Program (AIP) 2022.

            Resolution No. 0618-22, Series of 2022, together with its Ordinance on Second Reading was adopted by the Body, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Approving and Adopting the amended Davao City Risk Reduction and Management Fund Investment Plan (DCRRMFIP) for Calendar Year 2022 in the total amount of Seven Hundred Thirty-Eight Million Three Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Four Pesos and 64/100 (P738,303,404.64)”.

            Further, Resolution No. 0625-22 and its Ordinance were duly approved on Second Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and among the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Bridges Management Cluster-Unified Project Management Office (BMC-UPMO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City of Davao, relative to the construction of Riverside Bridge under the Tulay ng Pangulo Para sa Kaunlarang Pang-agraryo (TPKP), situated in Barangay Riverside, Calinan District, and Barangay Sirawan, Toril District, this City”.

            Further, Resolution No. 0630-22 and its Ordinance on Second Reading were also approved by the Body, creating the City Disability Affairs Council (DCDAC), determining their duties, powers, and functions.

            As part of the Smart Cities Initiative in the evolution of payment, the Body adopted on Second Reading Resolution No. 0631-22 and its corresponding Ordinance, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance providing all Business Establishments and Local Transportation in Davao City a QR PH Digital Payments in line with the Paleng-QR PH Program, and Providing Incentives Thereof, which they may adopt or avail.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 0632-22 and its Ordinance were adopted on Second Reading, Institutionalizing a Reward System for Athletes and Coaches who bring prestige and honor to the City of Davao for their Outstanding Performance in Regional, National and International Youth and Sports Competitions and Tournaments, appropriating funds in relation thereto and for other purposes, as amended.

            Finally, the following legislative measures were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

17^th Regular Session
November 8, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Acting Vice Mayor Councilor Alberto T. Ungab as the Temporary Presiding Officer, the 20^th City Council held its 17^th Regular Session on November 8, 2022, and approved the following legislative measures, to wit:

            Furthermore, the Body likewise approved Resolutions Nos. 0573-22 to 0580-22 under Suspended Rules, “Congratulating and Commending Davao Artists and Cultural Groups Honored with the Gador Award, particularly: Nestor Horfilla, Agnes Locsin, Joey Ayala, Karl Gaspar, Popong Landero, Kublai Millan, Kathara Dance Theater Collective and Kaliwat Theater Collective, and Naming Them Davao City’s Ambassador for Culture and the Arts”.

            Resolution No. 0581-22, Series of 2022, was adopted by the Body, “Thanking and Commending Davao Bay Eagles for its Donation of Seventy (70) Laptop Computers for the Division of City Schools”.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 0582-22 and its Ordinance No. 053-22 were duly approved under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City Government of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement by and among the City Government of Davao, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for the Implementation of the Pilot Project entitled, “Indigenous Peoples Civil Registration System in Davao City”.

            Resolution No. 0583-22 and its Ordinance No. 054-22, were also approved, authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign, the Deed of Donation to be executed by the City of Davao in favor of Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) relative to the donation of twenty-one (21) assorted medical apparatus and supplies.

            In view of the City’s efforts to help those who have been affected by recent calamities such as Typhoon Paeng, Tropical Depression Maymay and Typhoon Neneng, Resolution Nos.0585-22 to 0612-22 and its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 055-22 to 082-22 were passed under Suspended Rules Granting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to utilize a portion of the 30% Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the 5% Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2022 in the total amount of Fourteen Million Three Hundred Thousand (P14,300, 000.00) Pesos to identified Local Government Units declared under State of Calamity due to earthquake and typhoons, viz:

            Finally, Resolution No. 0613-22 and Ordinance No. 083-22 were approved, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to utilize a portion of the Thirty Percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the Five Percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2022 in the amount of Thirty-Nine Million (P39,000,000.00) Pesos for the following account expenses namely: Welfare Goods for Thirty Million (P30,000,000.00) Pesos, Fuel Oil & Lubricants for Five Million (P5,000,000.00) Pesos; Other MOOE amounting to Two Million (P2,000,000.00) and Travelling Expenses in the amount of Two Million (P2,000,0000.00) Pesos.

16^th Regular Session
October 24, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council during its 16^th Regular Session, passed and approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

            Finally, the following legislative measures were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

15^th Regular Session
October 4, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

             During the 15^th Regular Session held on October 18, 2022, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 043-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Center (PDAC) – The Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) of Davao City, as a Division under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Determining their Duties, Powers, and Functions”.

            Resolution No. 0404-22, Series of 2022, meanwhile, was approved on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by Barangay Tambobong, Baguio District, in favor of the City of Davao, involving a parcel of land covered by TCT No. 146-2020017752 containing an area of 10,000 square meters, more or less, with a stipulation that said parcel of land shall be used for the housing development of the City’s Indigenous People”.

            Likewise, the Body approved Resolution No. 0405-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and among Endonela Institute of Technology Foundation, Inc. (EITFI), Bankerohan Livestock Multipurpose Cooperative (BLMC), and the City of Davao, relative to the conduct of a butcher training.

            The following legislative measures were duly approved by the Body under Suspended Rules, viz:

14^th Regular Session
October 4, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            In view of the present economic situation in the country, and even in Davao City, the 20^th City Council approved Resolution No. 0365-22, Series of 2022, “Requesting the City Mayor to reactivate the Price Monitoring Council (PMC), which was the product of an Executive Order signed by former City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte, through the sponsorship of Councilor Pilar C. Braga.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 0366-22, Series of 2022, was approved on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Institutionalizing the Enhanced Safety and Security Measures and Regulations in Specified Areas and During Big Events in Davao City”.

            Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons” and Republic Act No. 10070, amending RA 7277, Resolution No. 0367-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance, were approved under Second Reading, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Center (PDAC) – The Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (PDAO) of Davao City, as a Division under the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Determining their Duties, Powers, and Functions”.

            Likewise, Resolution No. 0399-22, Series of 2022, was approved, entitled “Adopting the Month of October of every year as “Indigenous Peoples Month of Davao City”, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1906, Series of 2009, commemorating the recognition and protection of the rights of the Indigenous People thereby institutionalizing basic social services and support activities within the indigenous cultural communities during the month of October every year”.

13^th Regular Session
October 4, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20^th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 028-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Usufruct (DOU) to be executed between the City of Davao and the Bureau of Fire Protection-Regional Office XI, Davao City Fire District Office, represented by its Regional Director, SSUPT. Richard V. Arbutante, relative to the use of a portion of the property covered by TCT No. T-29751, for Baguio Fire Station, Baguio District, Davao City”.

            The Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution Nos. 0295-22 to 0307-22 and Ordinance Nos. 029-22 to 041-22, all Series of 2022, authorizing the City Mayor to utilize a portion of the thirty percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the five percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2022 for Financial Assistance to the following LGUs which were declared under a State of Calamity due to a Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake and Super Typhoon “Karding”, to wit:

1. Province of Abra
2. Municipality of Bauko, Mountain Province
3. Municipality of Besao, Mountain Province
4. Municipality of Tadian, Mountain Province
5. Municipality of Tampakan, South Cotabato
6. Province of Quezon
7. Province of Nueva Ecija
8. Municipality of Macabebe, Pampanga
9. Municipality of San Miguel, Bulacan
10. Municipality of Patnanungan, Quezon
11. Municipality of Candaba, Pampanga
12. Municipality of Dingalan, Aurora
13. Municipality of Cabangan, Zambales

            As a consequence to the privilege speech of Councilor Bonz Andre A. Militar, Resolution No. 0362-22, Series of 2022, was approved urging the internet service providers to coordinate with the PNP Cybercrime Unit, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, and other related agencies to monitor and block phishing sites.

            Resolution No. 0363-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Congratulating and commending the winners of the 1^st Luntiang Pluma 2022 Award” and Resolution No. 0364-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Commending the Safety and Security Units for the successful simulation exercise (SIMEX), headed by Task Force Davao (TFD), held on September 27, 2022 were also adopted by the Body.

12^th Regular Session
September 27, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 12^th Regular Session held on September 27, 2022, the 20^th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 026-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Partially Approving the Request of Johndorf Ventures Corporation for the Rezoning of Parcels of Land from Residential-2 (Medium Density Residential) to Residential-3 (High Density Residential), Located in Barangay Mulig, Toril District, Davao City, Particularly the 18,268.41 Square Meters, More or Less, of TCT No. 146-2020022644 and the 18,360.98 Square Meters, More or Less, of TCT No. 2020022645, Subject to the Compliance of the Applicant of the Required Concrete Barriers as a Mitigating Measure to Protect the Property from Flooding”.

            Moreover, the Body approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 0279-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Interposing No Objection from the City Council for the projects included in the Final List of FY 2023 Budget Proposal/Annual Investment Program (AIP) by the Department of Public Works and Highways, RO-XI”.

            Resolution No. 0281-22 and its corresponding Ordinance, was likewise approved on Second Reading, relative to the Deed of Usufruct to be executed by and among the City of Davao, the Bureau of Fire Protection-Regional Office XI and Davao City Fire District Office, represented by its Regional Director, SSUPT Richard V. Arbutante, relative to the use of a portion of the property covered by TCT No. T-29751, for Baguio Fire Station, Baguio District, Davao City.

            On the verified petition to declare lots 433, 457 and 458 as Military Reservation under Proclamation No. 503 as Open for Disposition to Qualified Beneficiaries of Active and Retired AFP Landless Association, Inc. (ARAFPLAI), Resolution No. 0287-22, Series of 2022 was approved by the Body adopting Resolution No. 11370, Series of 1996, by the 11^th Council of the City of Davao.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 0288-22, requesting the City Health Office (CHO) to facilitate a Feasibility Study on the proposed Paquibato District Tertiary Hospital at Barangay Malabog, Paquibato District, Davao City, Resolution No. 0289-22, re: permitting City-owned Clinical Laboratories in Davao City to provide Clinical Laboratory Services, subject to all Laws and Existing Rules and Regulations and Resolution No. 0243-22, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City Government of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding to be executed by and between the City Government of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), relative to the implementation of the Cycle 12 of the Supplementary Feeding Program for the Children enrolled in Day Care Centers and Home-Based Program for School Year 2022-2023, were all adopted under Suspended Rules.

11^th Regular Session
September 20, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 11^th Regular Session held on September 20, 2022, the 20^th City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances, to wit:

            Meanwhile, the Body adopted the following legislative measures, viz:

10^th Regular Session
September 13, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 20th City Council approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading during its 10^th Regular Session, viz:

            Among the following legislative measures approved on Second Reading are the following, to wit:

            Relative to the approval of Item No. 78, a corollary resolution was approved as Resolution No. 0260-22, Series of 2022, reminding the City Housing and Land Use Regulatory Unit (CHLURU) to endorse to the City Council all the pending applications for Development Permit regardless of their recommendation, so that the City Council will have an opportunity to decide at it is the Body that has jurisdiction to decide on whether to approve or not said applications.

            Finally, the following legislations were duly approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

9^th Regular Session
September 6, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 9th Regular Session held on September 6, 2022, the 20th City Council approved the following Ordinances on Third and Final Reading, viz:

            Thereafter, the Body likewise approved Resolution No. 0222-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, amending Section 13 of Ordinance No. 0742-21, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Public Safety and Security Office in the City of Davao, Defining its Duties and Functions, and Appropriating Funds for the Purpose” and Resolution No. 0223-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, amending Section 11 of Ordinance No. 0670-21, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Division of the City Agriculturist Office, and the Corresponding Positions under Such Division, Determining their Powers, Duties and Functions”, respectively.

            Resolution No. 0224-22 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 017-22, both Series of 2022, was adopted under Suspended Rules, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas Foundation, Inc (KKPFI), also known as the WorldWide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines) relative to the Plastic Smart Cities Project (PSC).

            Further, Resolution No. 0225-22, Series of 2022 was approved by the Body, Commending all Security and Safety Units deployed for their exemplary service during the 37th Kadayawan Festival.

            Resolution No. 0226-22, Series of 2022 on the other hand, commended the Philippine Team and the players from Davao City for their exemplary performance in the Thailand Open 2022 Karatedo Competition, held on August 19-23, 2022 at Rajabhat University, Phuket, Thailand.

            Resolution Nos. 0227-22 to 0240-22 declared the Annual Budgets for Calendar Year 2022 and Supplemental Budgets No. 1 and 2 of several barangays in the City.

            Finally, the following Resolutions were also approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

8^th Regular Session
August 23, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance No. 011-22, Series of 2022, was duly approved on Third and Final Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of City of Davao, the Loan Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Davao City Homesite and Housing Multipurpose Cooperative relative to their financial assistance in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 300,000.00) under the Enhanced Livelihood and Enterprise Assistance Program (ELEAP) of CSSP-Cooperative Financial Assistance Program (CFAP) of the City.

            The Body likewise approved Resolution Nos. 0197-22 and 0198-22, and their corresponding Ordinances on Second Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Deed of Donation by and between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau Region XI (DENR-EMB) relative to the operation of Solid Waste Management Equipment which include one (1) Biodegradable Waste Shredder, one (1) Rotary Drum Composter and one (1) Solar Powered 4G Camera Kit.

            Resolution Nos. 0199-22 and 0200-22 and their corresponding Ordinance, on Second Reading were also approved, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Deed of Donation by and between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau Region XI (DENR-EMB) relative to the operation of Solid Waste Management Equipment consisting of Biodegradable Waste Shredder and Composter.

            Upon sponsorship of Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre, Resolution No. 0201-22, Series of 2022, was approved on Second Reading endorsing or forwarding the request of the Fraternal Order of Eagles to be allowed to install a welcome marker inside the compound of the Davao International Airport to the Davao International Airport Authority (DIAA), subject to the appropriate recommendation or Resolution by the Davao City Parks Board.

            During the suspension of the Rules, Resolution No. 0202-22, Series of 2022, was adopted, requesting His Excellency, President Ferdinand “Bong-bong” R. Marcos Jr., to provide for a Three Billion, Four Hundred Eighty-Six Million Pesos (P3.486B) Philippine National Government counterpart fund for the Construction of Waste-to-Energy Facilities in Davao City.

Likewise, Resolution No. 0203-22 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 012-22, both Series of 2022, was approved, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Davao and Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) relative to the reclaimed areas along the Davao City Coastal Road Project.

            Moreover, Resolution Nos. 0204-22 and 0205-22, all Series of 2022, were duly approved, “Commending the Kadayawan Executive Committee, Sub-committees, and Event Organizers and Sponsors for the successful celebration of the 37^th Kadayawan sa Davao” and “Thanking the Davao City Police Office for having kept Davao City safe and secure during the celebration of the Kadayawan 2022”, respectively.

            Finally, Resolution Nos. 0206-22 to 0219-22, all Series of 2022, were adopted by the Body declaring the Annual Budgets and Supplemental Budgets for Calendar Year 2022 of the following Barangays, to wit:

7^th Regular Session
August 16, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

          During the 7^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council held on August 16, 2022, the following legislative measures were duly approved, viz:

6^th Regular Session
August 9, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 6^th Regular Session held on August 9, 2022, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 005-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to Supplemental Budget No. 3 of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2022, Consisting of the General Fund, the Development Fund, and the Economic Enterprise, in the Total Amount of Six Hundred Twenty Million, Eight Hundred Forty-Three Thousand, Sixty-Three Pesos and 04/100 (Php 620,843,063.04).

            Upon the Sponsorship of Councilor Conrado C. Baluran, the following Resolutions were adopted on Second Reading, to wit:

            To promote and enhance peace, order and public safety, Resolution No. 0160-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Urging Establishments to Inspect Those Persons Wearing Weighted Vests, Hydration Vests, and Jackets Before Entering Their Premises as an Additional Security Measure”, was adopted by the Body, through the sponsorship of Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta.

            During the Suspension of the Rules, the following Resolutions were duly approved, to wit:

            Finally, Resolution Nos. 0168-22 to 0183-22, all Series of 2022 were likewise approved under Suspended Rules, for the Annual and Supplemental Budgets No. 1, 2 and 3 for Calendar Year 2022 of the following Barangays:

5^th Regular Session
August 2, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Vice Mayor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. as the Presiding Officer, the 20th City Council passed Resolution No. 00138-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to Supplemental Budget No. 3 of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2022, Consisting of the General Fund, the Development Fund, and the Economic Enterprise, in the Total Amount of Six Hundred Twenty Million, Eight Hundred Forty-Three Thousand, Sixty-Three Pesos and 04/100 (Php 620,843,063.04) .

            Meanwhile, Resolution No. 00139-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Encouraging Government Employees in Davao City, as Well as Employees of the National Offices in Davao City to Wear an Indigenous People (IP) – Inspired Attire or Accessory in Line with the Celebration of the 37th Kadayawan sa Dabaw,” was adopted under Suspended Rules.

            Resolution Nos. 00140-22 to 00148-22, all Series of 2022, were also adopted by the Body supporting the request of Superintendent Reynaldo M. Guillena of the Division of City Schools for the renaming of certain schools in compliance with DepEd Order No. 40, Series of 2014.

            Further, the Body likewise passed Resolution No. 00149-22, Series of 2022 under Suspended Rules, Conveying Davao City’s gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. in highlighting the Nation’s intention to fully implement the High Priority Bus System Project of Davao City and Requesting the allocation of funds therefor in the 2023 National Budget and thereafter.

            Upon sponsorship of Councilor Conrado C. Baluran, a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation (DoTr) XI, the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB XI), the Local Executive Department and other offices concerned to provide free ride, but not limited, to public teachers, health and essential workers, other government employees and authorized persons outside of residence assigned in far-flung areas of Marilog District, from the Socialized Transport System under a Service Contracting Program was passed through Resolution No. 00150-22, Series of 2022.

            Lastly, by way of housekeeping, Resolution No. 00152-22, Series of 2022, was approved allowing the attendance of the Members of the Body through online videoconference, should they be experiencing flu-like symptoms, and requiring the same to notify the secretariat one hour prior to the conduct of the Regular or Special Session, pursuant to Section 39 of the Revised Rules of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

4^th Regular Session
July 26, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 4^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council held on July 26, 2022, the following legislative measures were duly approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

 3^rd Regular Session
July 19, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On July 12, 2022, the 20^th City Council held its 3^rd Regular Session and approved the following legislative measures under Suspended Rules, to wit:

2nd Regular Session
July 12, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On July 12, 2022, the 20^th City Council through Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, passed and approved Resolution Nos. 027-22 to 092-22, all Series of 2022, declaring the Annual Budgets for Calendar Year 2022 and Supplemental Budgets No. 1 for Calendar Year 2022 of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Councils of Davao City in compliance with Section 333 of the Local Government Code of 1991, under Suspended Rules, viz:

SK ANNUAL BUDYET CY 2022

            Resolution No. 093-22, Series of 2022, was likewise approved under Suspended Rules, expressing heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family and the people of Japan on the demise of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe-San, authored by Councilor Alberto T. Ungab.

            Further, the Body approved Resolution Nos. 094-22 to 0106-22, all Series of 2022, declaring the following Annual Barangay Budgets for Calendar Year 2022 and Barangay Supplemental Budgets for Calendar Year 2022 in compliance with Section 333 of the Local Government Code of 1991. The Resolutions presented by Councilor Dante L. Apostol, Sr. were approved as follows:

            Upon the sponsorship of Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, the Body passed and approved Resolution No. 0107-22, Series of 2022, congratulating and commending HELP-DAVAO Network for having been awarded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as an Outstanding Non-Government Organization.

            During the privilege speech of Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta, the following resolutions were duly approved, to wit:

            Lastly, Councilor Lorenzo Benjamin D. Villafuerte proposed a Resolution during his privilege speech for the enactment of the Anti-Bullying Ordinance of the City of Davao which was included under First Reading and docketed as Item No. 040.

1^st Regular Session
July 5, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Vice Mayor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., as the Presiding Officer, the 20^th City Council held its Inaugural Session on July 5, 2022 at 9:46 in the morning at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

            The Body approved the following legislative measures, to wit:

            The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 005-22, Series of 2022, nominating the following Councilors as Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons, and Members of the following Committees and the Peoples Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) for the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Districts of Davao City.

            In view of the exigent matters needing the Body’s approval, Resolution No. 005-22, Series of 2022, concurring the appointment of Atty. Francis Mark H. Layog as City Legal Officer (City Government Department Head II) of the City Legal Office, was approved under Suspended Rules.

            Further, the Body approved the Annual Budgets of the different barangays in the City of Davao, namely: Barangays Tagurano, Calinan Poblacion, Eden, Sirib, Ma-a, San Antonio, 38-D, 39-D, 35-D, Gumalang, 25-C, Dalagdag, 4-A, Dacudao, Paradise Embac and Sasa, through Resolution Nos. 007-22 to 023-22, all Series of 2022.

Lastly, Supplemental Budgets No. 1 of Barangays 30-C, 36-D, and Camansi were also approved through Resolution Nos. 024-22 to 026-22, all Series of 2022.

24^th Regular Session
June 28, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On June 28, 2022, the 19^th City Council held its 24^th Regular and Farewell Session, at 1:00 in the afternoon at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building, with an awarding and presentation of plaques of distinction and appreciation to all outgoing members of the 19^th City Council.

            During the conduct of the regular session, the following Ordinances were duly enacted on Third and Final Readings:

            The Body likewise approved the following legislative measures under Suspended Rules, to wit:

            The farewell session of the 19^th City Council was adjourned at exactly 4:35 in the afternoon.

Oath-taking Ceremony of the Newly Elected Government Officials of Davao City and Members of the House of Representatives

          Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Zimmerman Duterte took his oath of office as the 19th City Mayor of Davao on Monday, June 27, at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod before Judge Loida Posadas-Kahulugan of the Court of Appeals.

          Also present in the event were his father, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, his mother Elizabeth Zimmerman, his sister Vice President-elect Sara “Inday” Duterte and his family.

          Mayor-elect Baste Duterte spoke to the Dabawenyos at City Hall after taking his oath and outlined his intentions and projects for Davao City.

          In his message, Mayor Duterte stated that during his first term in office, he will concentrate on the city’s food security and meet the fundamental needs of the Davao populace given the rise in commodity prices on a worldwide scale.

          “The City Government of Davao is ready to work with all our [public and private] partners and stakeholders for the benefit of the Davaoeños,” Mayor Duterte said as he urged all members of the City Government to support one another in building a government that works for the people, protects their rights, and gives priority to their needs.

          Mayor Duterte gave credit to Vice President Sara, First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte, and President Duterte for serving as his role models in managing a public office. He also expressed gratitude to his mother for her unwavering love and support for them.

          He added that his management style would be similar to that of Vice President Sara and his father, President Duterte.     

          Meanwhile, Vice Mayor-elect Melchor B. Quitain Jr., together with all the Members of the 20^th City Council, Second District Representative Hon. Vincent J. Garcia and Third District Representative Hon. Isidro T. Ungab also took their oaths before Judge Emmanuel Claudio Carpio on the same day together with Representative Sandro L. Gonzales of MARINO Partylist.

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23^rd Regular Session
June 21, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            In the 23^rd Regular Session of the 19^th City Council held on June 21, 2022, Ordinance No. 0987-22, Series of 2022 was approved, entitled “An Ordinance Amending City Ordinance No. 0361-10, Series of 2010, otherwise known as the “Davao Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance”.

            Also, the Body approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0988-22, Series of 2022, Prohibiting Land Contour Alterations, Reclamations and/or Earthfilling in Waterways, Detention Ponds, Retention Ponds, Lakes, Lagoons, Wetlands, and other Natural Ponding Areas in the City of Davao.

            Further, Resolution No. 03562-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance was approved on Second Reading, Institutionalizing the Davao City Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) for the Former Rebels (FR’s) and Former Violent Extremists (FVE’s) in Davao City and Other Pertinent Programs and Services as Provided by Half-Way House Kalinaw Village.

            Resolution No. 03563-22, Series of 2022 and its Ordinance on Second Reading was likewise approved, institutionalizing the Iskolar ng Tribu Program seeking support from the City Government of Davao and other stakeholders, such as the Higher Education Institutions.

            Finally, the following legislative measures were duly adopted under Suspended Rules, to wit:

22^nd Regular Session
June 14, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The following Ordinances were duly approved by the 19^th City Council during the 22^nd Regular Session held on June 14, 2022, to wit:

            Resolution No. 03546-22, Series of 2022 together with its corresponding Ordinance was approved on Second Reading, through the sponsorship of Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, enacting an Ordinance amending City Ordinance No. 0361-10, Series of 2010, otherwise known as the “Davao Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance”.

            Resolution No. 03547-22, Series of 2022, and its Ordinance on Second Reading was likewise approved, prohibiting Land Contour Alterations, Reclamations and/or Earth-filling in Waterways, Detention Ponds, Retention Ponds, Lakes, Lagoons, Wetlands, and other Natural Ponding Areas in the City of Davao.

            Also, approved during the said session were Resolution No. 03520-22, Series of 2022 and its Ordinance on Second Reading, creating the Davao Riverbank Management Council.

            Finally, the following legislative measures were duly enacted under Suspended Rules, viz:

21^st Regular Session
June 7, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab as the Temporary Presiding Officer, the 19^th City Council held its 21^st Regular Session on June 7, 2022 approving Resolution No. 03512-22, Series of 2022 and its Ordinance on Second Reading, enacting an Ordinance enacting the Automated External Defribrillator (AED) Code of the City of Davao.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 03513-22, Series of 2022 was likewise approved on Second Reading, entitled “Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2022, of the Barangay Council of Buhangin Proper, Buhangin District, this City, entitled “An Ordinance Amending the Date of the Barangay Day Celebration of Barangay Buhangin Proper from 18^th of February to 12^th of May of Every Year”.

            Resolution No. 03514-22, Series of 2022 and its Ordinance on Second Reading was approved, relative to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between Bernardo D. Carpio National High School, represented by Maribeth V. Alcordo, Principal II, and the City Government of Davao, represented by the City Mayor, Sara Z. Duterte, relative to the Work Immersion Partnership between the school and the latter.

            Finally, Resolution No. 03520-22, Series of 2022 and its Ordinance was approved on Second Reading, enacting an Ordinance Strengthening the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) Industry in Davao City, providing funds therefor, and for other purposes.

20th Regular Session
May 31, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On May 31, 2022, during the 20^th Regular Session of the 19^th City Council, Resolution No. 03506-22, Series of 2022 was adopted approving Ordinance No. 03, Series of 2022 of the Barangay Council of 22-C, Poblacion District, this City, entitled “An Ordinance imposing regulatory fees on gymnasium and function hall usage, as well as original receipts for traffic violations, citation tickets and any other receipts for the convenient of our constituents to pay at the barangay directly, as amended”.

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 03507-22, Series of 2022, approving the application of Santos Land Development Corporation for Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance (PALC) of the residential subdivision, Ilumina Estates III, located in Barangay Communal, Buhangin District, Davao City.

            Further, Resolution No. 03508-22, Series of 2022, was approved under Suspended Rules, commending the Davao City Mt. Apo Lion’s Club for assisting in the COVID-19 Vaccination Effort of Davao City.

            Lastly, the following legislative measures were approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

19th Regular Session
May 24, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

          During the 19^th Regular Session held on May 24, 2022, the 19^th City Council approved Resolution No. 03495-22, Series of 2022, re: Urging and/or Recommending unto the City Planning and Development Office to approve or grant the request of Punong Barangay Roberto A. Ballarta of Los Amigos to allocate a portion of Lot 6B, Relocation Phase 1, Los Amigos, containing an area of Five Hundred (500) square meters to construct a Barangay Health Station and Multipurpose Building intended for the use of Senior Citizens and Alternative Learning System.

During the Suspension of the Rules, the following legislation were duly approved and enacted, viz:

18th Regular Session
May 17, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On May 17, 2022, during the 18^th Regular Session, the 19^th City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 0954-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ord. No. 0105-19, Granting Annual Financial Assistance to all Qualified Senior Citizens of Davao City”.

            Ordinance No. 0955-22, Series of 2022, was likewise approved on Third and Final Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Cacao City Marketing Cooperative relative to the reestablishment and operation of the Chocolate Hub located at the Ground Floor of the Investment and Tourism Building, J. Palma Gil Street, this City.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 03493-22 and its Ordinance No. 0956-22,both Series of 2022, were enacted under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the Department of Health – Davao Center for Health Development and the City Government of Davao, relative to the grant of One COVID-19 Allowance (OCA) to Public and Private Health Care Workers (HCWs) and Non-HCWs in Health Facilities involved in COVID-19 response.

17th Regular Session
May 4, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19^th City Council held its 17^th Regular Session on May 4, 2022 wherein the following legislative measures were enacted on Third and Final Reading, viz:

            Moreover, Resolution No. 03467-22 and its Ordinance were approvedon Second Reading, amending Ordinance No. 0105-19, Series of 2019, to be known as “The Amended Annual Financial Assistance to all Qualified Senior Citizens Ordinance of Davao City”.

            The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 03468-22 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Cacao City Marketing Cooperative relative to the establishment and operation of the Chocolate Hub located at the Ground Floor of the Investment and Tourism Building, J. Palma Gil Street, this City until December 31, 2022.

            During the discussion of the items considered urgent under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 03471-22 with Ordinance No. 0952-22, Series of 2022, were approved authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Davao and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) – Regional Office XI, relative to the release of funds for the formulation of the Metropolitan Davao Public Safety and Security Master Plan (MDPSSMP).

             Lastly, Resolution No. 03472-22 with Ordinance No. 0953-22, Series of 2022, were also approved authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Philippine National Police (PNP) – Police Regional Office (PRO) XI relative to the decontamination of the RT-PCR Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory located inside Camp Sgt. Quintin M. Merecido, Buhangin, this City.

16th Regular Session
April 26, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 16^th Regular Session held on April 26, 2022, the 19^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0934-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance declaring Davao Chong Hua High School as Historical Landmark in Davao City”.

            The Body likewise passed Resolution No. 03453-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, granting legislative authority for the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Airtime Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and GMA Network, Inc., particularly the airing of the Program Byaheng Do30.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 03454-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, were also approved adopting Supplemental Budget No. 2, for Calendar Year 2022, of the City Government of Davao, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund and the Economic Enterprises, as amended.

            Through the sponsorship of Councilor Ralph O. Abella, the Body adopted Resolution No. 03455-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, relative to the establishment of Davao City Rice Processing Center, that includes Post-Harvest facilities, Providing Subsidies, Incentives and other Support for Palay Farmers in the City of Davao.

             The following legislative measures were duly approved under Suspended Rules, to wit:

15th Regular Session
April 19, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance No. 0932-22, Series of 2022, was approved by the19^th City Council on Third and Final Reading, relative to the Deed of Usufruct to be entered into by and between Mark Raphael Tabin and Carlos K. Chan and the City of Davao, relative to the use of Three (3) meter width roadway within the Two-hundred Nineteen (219) square meter lot, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-207667, situated in Barangay Cabantian, Buhangin, this City, to be used as entrance and exit gate of Co Su Gian Home for the Aged and CIC-Balay Dangupan under the administration of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), for Twenty-five (25) years.

            Resolution No. 03447-22, Series of 2022, was likewise passed and approved by the Body on Second Reading, strongly recommending to the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) to suspend the implementation of Section 348 of the Revenue Code of Davao City applying a common rate in the market rental fees per day of the meat, chicken and fish sections in all markets and in all levels and to apply the old rates.

            Resolution No. 03448-22, Series of 2022 with its Ordinance on Second Reading was aprroved, declaring the Davao Chong Hua High School as Historical Landmark in the Davao City.

            During the Suspension of Rules, the following Resolutions were duly approved:

14th Regular Session
April 12, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 14^th Regular Session held on April 12, 2022, the 19^th City Council passed and approved Resolution No. 03436-22, Series of 2022 closing item No. 1597 relative to “Resolution No. 27, Series of 2021 of the Barangay Council of 17-B, Poblacion District, this City, requesting the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City for the suppression of the road particularly the portion of Cervantes Street from corner Loyola Street to corner Nidea Street, consisting of an area of 700 square meters, more or less, to be utilized as permanent barangay site of Barangay 17-B and to deny the said request for road suppression per recommendation of the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO)”.

            The Body also approved Resolution No. 03437-22, Series of 2022 closing item No. 1694, re: Ms. Cherry Ann K. Melencion, RSW, OIC, Acting Asst. Center Manager/MDOOII, Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents, relative to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Davao and the Dangerous Drugs Board, Central Office, to finance the construction of the Outpatient and After Care Building amounting to Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00), and the passage of Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution endorsing the said project for reasons that per the Dangerous Drug Board, the budget requested cannot be made available.

            Resolution No. 03438-22, Series of 2022 with its Ordinance, on Second Reading was likewise approved, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City Government og Davao, the Deed of Usufruct to be entered into by and between Mark Raphael Tabin and Carlos K. Chan, represented by Victoria San (owner) and the City of Davao, relative to the parcel of land being used as entrance and exit gate of Co Su Gian Home for the Aged and CIC-Balay Dangupan under the administration of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) for twenty-five (25) years.

            The following legislative measures were adopted under Suspended Rules, to wit:

13^th Regular Session
April 5, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On April 5, 2022, the 19^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading the following Ordinances, viz:

            Further, the Body approved Resolution No. 03424-22, Series of 2022, with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, enacting an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0291-17, Series of 2017, otherwise known as “The 2017 Revenue Code of Davao City” particularly Section 348, applying a common rate in the Market Rental fees per day of meat, chicken and fish sections and granting a thirty-five percent (35%) decrease in such rates for all classes of Markets in Davao City.

            Resolution No. 03426-22, Series of 2022, and the corresponding Ordinanceon Second Reading, were likewise approved relative to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Smart Communications, Inc., for the installation of Smart Telecommunication facilities with a Microcell Solution Deployment at Magsaysay Park, this City.

            Another Resolution was approved on Second Reading through Resolution No. 03425-22, Series of 2022, declaring compliance of the City Government of Davao to DILG-ARTA-DOE Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-0 prohibiting the levy of fees and taxes on inter-province transport of goods or merchandise, regulatory fees in local ports, and other additional taxes, fees or charges in any form.

            The following legislative measures were adopted under the Suspended Rules, to wit:

12th Regular Session
March 22, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On March 22, 2022, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance Nos. 0907-22 and 0908-22, both Series of 2022, authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Bridges Management Cluster-Unified Project Management Office (BMC-UPMO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and DPWH Regional Office XI, relative to the construction of Marapangi Bridge with installation of a double lane unibridge structure in Marapangi, Toril and Purok 9 Bridge in Barangay Sirawan, Toril, all of Davao City, under the Tulay ng Pangulo para sa Kaunlarang Pang Agraryo Project (TPKP), respectively.

            Moreover, Ordinance No. 0909-22, Series of 2022, was approved on Third and Final Reading relative to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region XI, for the adoption of the Yakap Bayan Program in the City of Davao.

            Ordinance No. 0910-22, Series of 2022, was likewise passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Health (DOH), for the disbursement of funds used by the City for the grant of Meals, Accommodation, and Transportation (MAT) benefits to qualified Health Care Workers (HCWs) covering the period September 15, 2020 to December 19, 2020.

            Meanwhile, the Body approved Resolution No. 03415-22, Series of 2022 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance further amending City Ordinance No. 0218-09, Series of 2009, otherwise known as the “Davao City Parks System Ordinance” particularly Section 12 thereof by amending sub-paragraphs xii, xiii and adding a new provision, to be designated as sub-paragraph xx.

            These provisions shall now read as follows:

            The Body also approved Resolution No. 03419-22, Series of 2022, authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PHIX Genomics for the establishment of the Genomics Laboratory in Davao City.

            During the Suspension of the Rules, the following legislative measures were approved, to wit:

11th Regular Session
March 15, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0902-22, Series of 2022, amending Ordinance No. 1457, Series of 1974, entitled “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Loosening or Letting Stray Dogs in the City of Davao, Providing for the Catching and Impounding of the Same, Collection of Fees for Impounding them and Providing Further for their Disposition When Not Claimed Within a Certain Period and Providing for Penalty in Case of Violation Thereof.

            The following Memoranda of Agreement with their corresponding Ordinances were duly approved on Second Reading, viz:

            Three separate Ordinances were passed under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Sister City Agreements between the City of Davao and Taian Municipal People’s Government of the Peoples Republic of China, Polokwane Municipality of South Africa, and the Islamic City of Marawi through Resolution Nos. 03403-22, 03404-22 and 03405-22, respectively with its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 0904-22, 0905-22, and 0906-22, all Series of 2022.

            Finally, Resolution No. 03402-22, Series of 2022, was also adopted under Suspended Rules interposing no objection to the limited Face-To-Face Classes of 35 Public Schools in Davao City.

THE NEW MEMBERS OF THE 19^TH CITY COUNCIL

COUNCILOR RODOLFO M. MANDE

          In his maiden privilege speech rendered during the Regular Session held on January 11, 2022, Councilor Rodolfo M. Mande, expressed his gratitude and attributed the opportunity to their Manama, the Almighty God, for giving him the challenge to be in the august halls of the Sanggunian.

          Positing that there is a lot that need to be done in government, Councilor Mande elucidated that it is their sacred challenge to make sure that within the next three (3) years, the will of the people will be advocated. Citing education, protection of ancestral domain as well as the preservation of their culture and tradition as his main advocacy, Councilor Mande informed his colleagues that to restore the dignity and honor of his fellow tribesmen, his organization, together with the private sector, have already made their small contribution in sponsoring the “Iskolar ng Tribu”.

          As the duly elected Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) to the Sanggunian, Councilor Mande emphasized that he will bring their lifelong crusade to the City Council.

COUNCILOR LUNA MARIA DOMINIQUE S. ACOSTA

          In view of the resignation of her mother, former Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta, who was appointed as the Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on January 7, 2022, Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta took her Oath of Office to serve the unexpired term of her mother as City Councilor of the First District of Davao. She assumed her post on March 8, 2022, which coincides with the celebration of the International Women’s Day.

          In her privilege speech, Councilor Acosta shared that she was exposed to strong women leaders at a young age, whose influence made a great impact to her. Alluding to her mother, former City Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta, who taught her to take a stand for what she believes in and speak up for what is right, the lady Councilor averred that as she begins her time as the newest Member of the City Council, she is confident that her experiences and advocacies would serve as her guide to do what is best for the City.

          Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta was also nominated and elected as the new Chairperson of the Committees on Peace and Public Safety and Special Publication during the 11^th Regular Session held on March 15, 2022.

10th Regular Session
March 8, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 10^th Regular Session held on March 8, 2022, the 19^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0899-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance to Effect the Collection of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) Socialized Fees in relation to the Implementation of Republic Act 11222, otherwise known as the “Simulation of Birth Rectification Act”, as recommended by the City Social Welfare and Development Office”.

            Likewise, the Body approved during the privilege hour were Resolution No. 03385-22, Series of 2022, espoused by Councilor Pilar C. Braga, expressing the 19^th City Council’s solidarity to the Women of Davao City in celebration of Women’s Day and Women’s Month and Resolution No. 03386-22, Series of 2022, urging the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to include the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Councilors/Kagawads in the grant of Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE).

            Also approved on Second Reading through the sponsorship of Councilor Ralph O. Abella, was Resolution No. 03389-22, Series of 2022, entitled “Resolution to enact an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1457, Series of 1974, entitled “An Ordinance prohibiting the loosening or letting stray dogs in the City of Davao, providing for the catching and impounding of the same, collection of fees for impounding them and providing further for their disposition when not claimed within a certain period and providing for penalty in case of violation thereof”.

            Under Suspended Rules, the Body approved Resolution No. 03387-22 with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0900-22, both Series of 2022, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by and between Give A Textbook Foundation and the City of Davao relative to the donation of books for the Australian Corner at the Davao City Library.

            Finally, Resolution No. 03388-22 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0901-22, both Series of 2022, were also passed under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the renewal of the Terms and Conditions for the use of DepEd School, particularly Sta. Ana Central Elementary School, by the Local Government Unit as a Temporary Quarantine or Isolation Facility of Last Resort.

9th Regular Session
March 2, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 9^th Regular Session held on March 2, 2022, the 19th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0897-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Regulating the Maintenance of Idle Poles and Abandoned Wires and Cables in the City of Davao”.

            Ordinance No. 0898-22, Series of 2022, was likewise approved on Third and Final Reading amending Ordinance 0384-10, otherwise known as “Organic Agriculture Ordinance of Davao City 2010.”

            Further, Resolution No. 03377-22, Series of 2022, “Enacting an Ordinance to Effect the Collection of Five Hundred Pesos (P 500.00) Socialized Fees in Relation to the Implementation of Republic Act 11222, otherwise known as the “Simulation of Birth Rectification Act” as recommended by the City Social Welfare and Development Office”, was approved.

            The Body likewise favorably endorsed the project: Construction of City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office Building as one of the priority programs of the City Government of Davao through Resolution No. 03379-22, Series of 2022.

            Under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 03380-22, Series of 2022, was adopted urging all Government, Private and Educational Institutions to encourage COVID-19 Booster Doses for workers and students.

            Resolution No. 03381-22, Series of 2022, entitled, “Strengthening the Indigenous Peoples Education Program (IPED) Pursuant to Department of Education Order No. 62, Series of 2011 to Provide Basic Education that is Responsive to the Context, Respects the Identities, and Promotes the Values of the Indigenous Knowledge, Skills, and Other Aspects of the Cultural Heritage of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) of Davao City, was also approved.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 03384-22, Series of 2022, was also approved under Suspended Rules providing for Special Rules Pro Hac Vice while under the State of Calamity as determined by law for the conduct of the Regular and Special Sessions of the Davao City Council.

8th Regular Session
February 22, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            Supplemental Budget No. 1 of the City Government of Davao, for Calendar Year 2022, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund and the Economic Enterprises, in the total amount of Four Hundred Nineteen Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four Pesos and 76/100 (PhP 419,787,174.76) was approved during the 8^th Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on February 22, 2022 through Ordinance No. 0890-22, Series of 2022.

            The Body likewise passed on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0891-22, Series of 2022, creating the City Peace 911 Council and Peace 911 Sa Barangay, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations.

            Ordinance No. 0892-22, Series of 2022, was also enacted granting the request of Richard Ragasa, District Engineer, Department of Public Works and Highways, for the temporary road closure to pave way to the construction of the project, “Construction of Drainage Structure along Daang Maharlika Highway (MN) K1510+610, this City”.

            Under Business for the Day, Resolution No. 03367-22, Series of 2022, and its corresponding Ordinance were also approved and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, regulating the maintenance of idle poles and abandoned wires and cables in the City of Davao.

            Resolution No. 03366-22, Series of 2022, and its Ordinance on Second Reading amending Ordinance 0384-10 otherwise known as “Organic Agriculture Ordinance of Davao City 2010”, was duly approved and adopted by the Body.

            The following legislative measures were adopted under Suspended Rules, to wit:

7th Regular Session
February 15, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On February 15, 2022, the 19th City Council approved on Second Reading during its 7^th Regular Session, the necessary measures for the approval of Supplemental Budget No. 1 of the City of Davao, to wit:

• Resolution No. 03345-22, Series of 2022 – Approving/Adopting the First Addendum to the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) 2022-2024, as endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 04, Series of 2022

• Resolution No. 03346-22, Series of 2022 – Approving/Adopting the First Addendum to the Annual Investment Program (AIP) 2022, as endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 03, Series of 2022

• Resolution No. 03347-22, Series of 2022, granting legislative authority to the proposed Supplemental Budget No. 1 of the City Government of Davao, for Calendar Year 2022, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund and the Economic Enterprises, in the total amount of Four Hundred Nineteen Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four Pesos and 76/100 (PhP 419,787,174.76).

            The Body likewise passed on Second Reading Resolution No. 03351-22, Series of 2022, creating the City Peace 911 Council and Peace 911 Sa Barangay, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 03354-22 with its Ordinance No. 0880-22, Series of 2022, were adopted under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Terms of Partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development Davao, relative to the citywide implementation of the Annual Operation Plan for the Year 2022.

            Four separate Ordinances were approved under Suspended Rules allowing the City Mayor to sign the Loan Agreements with the following Cooperatives: Subasta Integrated Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative, Tibungco Transport Cooperative, Lamdag Multipurpose Cooperative, Kalamboan Sa Katawhan Credit Cooperative, and under the Enhanced Livelihood and Enterprise Assistance Program of the Cooperative Services Support Program (CSSP)-Cooperative Financial Assistance Program (CFAP) of the City, through Resolution Nos. 03356-22, 03357-22, 03358-22 and 03359-22 with its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 0881-22, 0882-22, 0883-22 and 0884-22, all Series of 2022, respectively.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 03363-22, Series of 2022, was adopted under Suspended Rules giving authority to the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Davao, relative to the Undertaking of the Donation and Distribution of Seedlings, Fertilizers, and Pesticides amounting to Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP 3,500,000.00) from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Davao to identified Davao City Banana – Cardava Farmers.

6th Regular Session
February 8, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 6^th Regular Session held on February 8, 2022, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0876-22, Series of 2022, granting the proposal of the City Pricing Committee under its Resolution No. 1, Series of 2017, on the recognition of qualified transferees as beneficiaries of the housing projects of the City under the Slum Improvement and Resettlement and Urban Land Reform Program, imposing fees and charges, and pricing scheme; and Ordinance No. 0877-22, Series of 2022, granting the proposal of the City Pricing Committee under its Resolution No. 4, Series of 2018, for the pricing adjustment scheme of Mintal and Bo. Obrero Relocation Areas, as the most appropriate and responsive qualified beneficiaries.

            Moreover, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 03341-22, Series of 2022, granting the application of Davao Joyful Homes Realty Corporation for Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance (PALC) of the proposed Residential Subdivision Project, The Prestige Phase 3, located in Barangay Indangan, Buhangin District, this City.

            Resolution No. 03342-22, Series of 2022, was likewise adopted on Second Reading, granting the application of Cebu Landmasters, Inc., represented by Mr. Jose Franco B. Soberano, Director, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer, for Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance (PALC) of its proposed residential subdivision project, CASA MIRA DAVAO, located in Barangay Magtuod, Talomo District, this City.

            The Body, under Suspended Rules, approved Resolution No. 03343-22 with Ordinance No. 0878-22, both Series of 2022, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by and between China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation and the City of Davao relative to the donation of Thirty (30) units of Medical Oxygen Generator in favor of the latter.            

            Finally, Resolution No. 03344-22 with Ordinance No. 0879-22, both Series of 2022, was likewise passed under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding to be entered into by and among the City of Davao and the various National Government Agencies and Academies relative to iStrike Davao Regional Inclusive Innovation Center (RIIC).

5th Regular Session
February 2, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            On February 2, 2022, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0873-22, Series of 2022, creating the Peace 911- The Center for Peacebuilding as a division of the Office of the City Mayor, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations.

            As the requisite resolutions were already previously approved by the Body through Resolution Nos. 0250-19, Series of 2019 and Resolution No. 02854-18, Series of 2018, for the Slum Improvement and Resettlement and Urban Land Reform Program as well as for the Mintal and Bo. Obrero relocation areas, the Body approved the Ordinances for both Resolutions on Second Reading.

            Resolution No. 03340-22 with Ordinance No. 0875-22, both Series of 2022, was approved under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Minutes of Meeting with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), relative to the project “Improvement of Municipal Solid Waste Management System in the City of Davao”.            

Finally, Resolution No. 03255-22, Series of 2022, was likewise adopted under Suspended Rules expressing gratitude to Fujian Provincial Government, Nanning City, and the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) for donating medical preventive supplies on January 21, 2022.

4^th Regular Session
January 25, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 4^th Regular Session held on January 25, 2022, Ordinance No. 0866-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Updating the Organizational Structure of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), Providing Funds Thereof, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations, was approved on Third and Final Reading.

            Likewise approved were Ordinance Nos. 0864-22 and 0865-22, both Series of 2022, relative to the grant of legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memoranda of Agreement with the National Housing Authority for the construction of Community Police Action Building and Wet and Dry Market Buildings at Barangay Sto. Niño, Tugbok District, this City.

            Moreover, the Body passed on Second Reading Resolution No. 03240-22, Series of 2022, creating the Peace 911- Peacebuilding Center under the Office of the City Mayor, and providing funds thereof, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations.

            During the Suspension of the Rules, Resolution No. 03246-22 with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0867-22, both Series of 2022, were approved entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Smart Communications Inc., to install Smart WiFi services in the new Investment and Tourism Building located at J. Palma Gil Street, this City.

            Pursuant to the City’s programs and projects to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, several legislative measures were passed, to wit:

• Resolution No. 03248-22
  Ordinance No. 0868-22

“An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Mamay Inn & Resort designating the latter as a quarantine facility to be managed and operated by the City of Davao for a period of three (3) months from January 22, 2022”

• Resolution No. 03249-22
  Ordinance No. 0869-22

“An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by the City of Davao in favor of Davao Doctors Hospital relative to the donation of ten (10) units of Pulse Oximeter”

• Resolution No. 03248-22
  Ordinance No. 0868-22

“An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation (DOD) to be executed by the City of Davao in favor of Davao Medical School Foundation relative to the donation of one (1) Mechanical Ventilator to the hospital”

            Lastly, Resolution No. 03245-22, Series of 2022, was adopted under Suspended Rules commemorating the National Autism Consciousness Week in Davao City from January 24 to January 30, 2022.

3rd Regular Session
January 18, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. as the Temporary Presiding Officer, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0860-22, Series of 2022 entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) Inc., relative to the program “Advancing Client-Centered Core and Expanding Sustainable Services for TB from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023”. Also approved on Third and Final Reading was Ordinance No. 0861-22, Series of 2022, adopting the Davao City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2019-2028, amending City Ordinance No. 0546-13, Series of 2013.

            Further, the Body passed on Second Reading, Resolution No. 03235-22, Series of 2022, updating the Organizational Structure of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), providing funds thereof, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations.

            Resolution Nos. 03232-22 and 03233-22, both Series of 2022, were likewise approved on Second Reading granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memoranda of Agreement with the National Housing Authority relative to the construction of Community Police Action Building and Wet and Dry Market Buildings at Barangay Sto. Niño, Tugbok District, this City.

            Finally, the following Resolutions were approved under Suspended Rules:

2nd Regular Session
January 11, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

1st Regular Session
January 4, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 1^st Regular Session held on January 4, 2022, Councilor Joseph P. Zozobrado III presented Item No. 1592 for Reconsideration of the Body, which was duly granted. After the presentation and discussion on the matter, Resolution No. 03215-22 pertinent to “Enacting an Ordinance granting the application of Davao City Water District (DWCD) for Reclassification and Change of Zone requirement from Industrial and Agri Non-Tillage to Waste Management Zone, for the Davao City Septage Management Program, was approved on Second Reading.

            The 19th City Council likewise approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 03221-22, Series of 2022, providing for rape prevention and intervention mechanisms in protecting children against all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation.

            Resolution No. 03222-22, Series of 2022, was also passed on Second Reading institutionalizing the Davao City Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Program (DCSLEP).

            Further, the resolution favorably endorsing to the Department of Public Works and Highways, Davao City Engineering Office, to allocate funds for the completion of Licanan-Maduao Road, for Calendar Year 2021 and for the allocation of Ten Million Pesos (Php 10,000,000.00) by the said office, for the concreting of Tambongon-Licanan Road of the same barangay, were approved through Resolution Nos. 03219-22 and 03220-22, all Series of 2022, respectively.

            Lastly, the Body approved three separate Resolutions on Second Reading endorsing the applications for LGU accreditation of Bucana Womens Ambulant Vendors Association, Nonoy Librado Development Foundation, Inc., and Suporta Sa Pasyente at Manggagamot ng Cancer Inc. through Resolution Nos. 03216-22, 03217-22 and 03218-22, all Series of 2022.

3^rd Special Session
December 23, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. as Temporary Presiding Officer of the 3^rd Special Session held on December 23, 2021, the 19th City Council approved under Suspended Rules the following legislations, to wit:

Resolution No. 03211-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Approving/Adopting the Seventh Addendum to the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) 2021-2023, as Endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 25, Series of 2021

Resolution No. 03211-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Approving/Adopting the 2021 Annual Investment Program (AIP), as Endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 25, Series of 2021

Resolution No. 03213-21 with Ordinance No. 0852-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Approving and Adopting the Amendment of the CY 2021 Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Investment Plan, to Incorporate the Social Amelioration Program with a Program Cost of Forty-Eight Million Three Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Pesos (PhP 48,323,250) and the Davao City’s Crisis Intervention Program for African Swine Fever affected areas with program cost of Five Million Pesos (PhP 5,000,000) as endorsed by the City Development Council through Resolution No. 25, Series of 2021.

48th Regular Session
December 14, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19th City Council on its 48^th Regular Session held on December 14, 2021, passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0827-21, Series of 2021, “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to Supplemental Budget No. 3 for Calendar Year 2021 of the City Government of Davao, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund, and the Economic Enterprises, in the total amount of Three Hundred Fifty Million Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Pesos (PhP 350,098,007.00).

            During the Suspension of the Rules, several Deeds of Donations were approved as follows:

Several other Ordinances relative to agreements and contracts were also approved as follows:

47th Regular Session
December 9, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab as the Temporary Presiding Officer during the 47^th Regular Session held on December 9, 2021, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 018-01, Series of 2001, also known as “An Ordinance Granting Burial Assistance to World War II Veterans in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00)” to “Davao City Veterans Welfare and Veterans Program and Granting an Increase in the Burial Assistance, and to reduce the requirements for claiming such assistance”, through Ordinance No. 0818-21, Series of 2021.

            Also, Ordinance No. 0820-21, Series of 2021, was enacted granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc. relative to the grant of educational assistance to qualified student beneficiaries in Davao City.

            Prior to the approval of Supplemental Budget No. 3, Resolution Nos. 03031-21 and 03032-21, all Series of 2021, approved the Project Proposals as Sixth Addendum/Supplemental to the Investment Program 2021-2023 and 2021 Annual Investment Program, respectively.

            Pertinent to the approval of the above measures, Resolution No. 03032-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Second Reading, granting legislative authority to the Supplemental Budget No. 3 for Calendar Year 2021 of the City Government of Davao, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund, and the Economic Enterprises, in the total amount of Three Hundred Fifty Million Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Pesos (PhP 350,098,007).

            Also, the Body adopted under Suspended Rules is Resolution No. 03033-21, Series of 2021, declaring the Davao Food Terminal Complex (DFTC) as the official wholesale facility for fruits and vegetables and establishing guidelines, rules, and regulations for the management and operation of DFTC in Daliao, Toril, this City. Finally, approved on Suspended Rules were various agreements with several institutions to use their facilities as quarantine or isolation areas to wit:

• Resolution No.  03036-21 with Ordinance No. 0824-21 – Alejandra L. Navarro National High School

• Resolution No. 03037-21 with Ordinance No. 0825-21 – Alejandra L. Navarro Central Elementary School

• Resolution No. 03038-21 with Ordinance No. 0826-21 – Sta. Ana National High School

46th Regular Session
December 7, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            In the 46^th Regular session held on December 7, 2021, the 19th City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 0815-21, Series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the General Fund Annual Budget & Plantilla of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2022 in the total amount of Twelve Billion Four Hundred Ninety-Eight Million Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Pesos (PhP 12,498,057,430.00) on Third and Final Reading.

            The Body likewise approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 03020-21, Series of 2021, favorably endorsing the request of the City Government of Davao’s funding for the establishment of a 600-Ton Waste-To-Energy (WTE) Facility in the City of Davao through a grant aid package from the Government of Japan.

            Moreover, Resolution No. 03016-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Second Reading granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc. relative to the grant of educational assistance to qualified student beneficiaries in Davao City, enrolled in the said institution.

            To modernize and strengthen the Davao City Library and Information Center, Resolution No. 03024-21 with Ordinance No. 0816-21, both Series of 2021, were approved under Suspended Rules.

            Resolution No. 03021-21, Series of 2021, was also approved under Suspended Rules requesting the three district representatives of Davao City to pass a bill for the creation of the Davao Seaport Authority and the Davao City Fish Port.

            Through the sponsorship of Councilor Pilar C. Braga, a Resolution requesting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to take immediate and appropriate action regarding the concern of Sustainable Davao Movement on the cutting of trees at Makabol Forest, was adopted by the Body through Resolution No. 03025-21, Series of 2021.  

           Lastly, Resolution No. 03029-21 with Ordinance No. 0817-21, both Series of 2021, were passed and approved under Suspended Rules allowing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Food Terminal Inc. for the implementation of the project entitled “The Davao Regional Food Terminal.”

45th Regular Session
December 2, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0799-21, Series of 2021, during its 45^th Regular Session held on December 2, 2021, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UNICEF and the Women and Children Protection Unit-SPMC in relation to addressing the cases of violence”.

            The Body likewise passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0801-21, Series of 2021, allowing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Deed of Usufruct with Department of Health – Davao Center for Health Development, relative to the use of the portion of property located in Barangay Malagos, Marilog District, to be used as Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for a period of 25 years.

            Ordinance No. 0800-21, Series of 2021, was also approved on Final Reading granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Davao and Love the Children Foundation, Inc, relative to the financial assistance amounting to PhP 400,000.00 for their livelihood program.

            Further, Resolution No. 02995-21, Series of 2021, with its corresponding Ordinance approved on Second Reading granting legislative authority to the General Fund Proper, the Economic Enterprise for the Operation of Markets, slaughterhouses, Sta. Ana Port, Cemeteries, Operation of Crematorium, Davao City Recreation Center, Magsaysay Park and the Annual Development Fund in the total amount of Twelve Billion Four Hundred Ninety-eight Million Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Pesos (PhP 12,498,057,430.00).

            The Body approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 03008-21 with Ordinance No. 0814-21, both Series of 2021, amending Ordinance No. 0628-21, Series of 2021, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Requiring the Mandatory Implementation of the Safe Davao QR (DQR) for All Establishments and All Individuals, Including Non-residents of Davao City, as Amended.

            The following Resolutions and Ordinances were among those approved under Suspended Rules:

• Resolution No. 02997-21, Series of 2021

Adopting the nine (9) 2021 Nutrition Committee Resolutions of the Regional Nutrition Committee Level, sponsored by Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte.

• Resolution No. 03005-21 with Ordinance No. 0811-21, both Series of 2021

An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the City of Davao relative to the enrollment of Job Order Personnel of the City of Davao to the Group Enrollment Program of PhilHealth, sponsored by Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.

• Resolution No. 03007-21 with Ordinance No. 0813-21, both Series of 2021

An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City Government of Davao and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) relative to the reclaimed area along the Davao City Coastal Road Project, sponsored by Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.

44th Regular Session
November 23, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 44th Regular Session held on November 23, 2021, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0782-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 0334-12, Series of 2012, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Traffic Code of Davao City” in Conformity with the Amended Bicycle Ordinance of Davao City. Further,Ordinance No. 0783-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Establishing the Youth and Adolescent Health and Development Center in the City of Davao”, was likewise enacted by the Body.

            To protect the heritage trees in the City,Ordinance No. 0784-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Third and Final Reading entitled, “An Ordinance Protecting Heritage Trees and All Other Existing Trees in Davao City”.

            To allow the new Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Ilan Fluss to address the Body, a brief recess was declared by Temporary Presiding Officer Councilor Alberto T. Ungab.

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            Thereafter, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02966-21, Series of 2021, authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UNICEF and the Women and Children Protection Unit-SPMC in relation to addressing the cases of violence.

            The Deed of Usufruct to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Health – Davao Center for Health Development was approved on Second Reading, through Resolution No. 02968-21, Series of 2021, relative to the use of the property located in Brgy. Malagos, Baguio District, this City, where the Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center is situated.

            Resolution Nos. 02981-21 and 02982-21, both Series of 2021, were also approved and adopted by the Body approving and adopting the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) 2022-2024 and the Annual Investment Program (AIP) 2022, respectively.

            Resolution No. 02987-21 with Ordinance No. 0793-21, both Series of 2021, were approved under Suspended Rules granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Health- Davao Center for Health Development, relative to the grant of Financial Assistance in the amount of One Million Pesos to be used in the institutionalization of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health in all levels of governance in Davao City.

            Resolution No. 02992-21 and Ordinance No. 0798-21, both Series of 2021, were also enacted under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Department Institute – Packaging and Technology Division, and the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office XI, relative to the Project entitled, “Upgrading the Capability of Existing Distribution Centers/Trading Posts in the Delivery of Fresh and Semi-Processed Agricultural Products in the Supply Chain: Focusing on Packaging Technology and Logistics.’

            Lastly, the Body passed a Resolution expressing support for the celebration of the Water Consciousness Month thru Resolution No. 02986-21, Series of 2021.

43rd Regular Session
November 16, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

43rd Regular Zoom Session of the 19th City Council

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab acting as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 43^rd Regular Session held on November 16, 2021, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0774-21, Series of 2021, granting legislative authority to Supplemental Budget No. 2 of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2021, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund, and the Economic Enterprises in the total amount of One Billion Seven Hundred Nineteen Million Three Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Pesos and 02/100 (P 1,719,346,739.02).

            Moreover, the Body approved Resolution No. 02953-21, Series of 2021 with its corresponding Ordinanceon Second Reading, establishing the Youth and Adolescent Health and Development Centers in the City of Davao.

            A resolution Interposing No Objection was also issued by the 19^th City Council favorably endorsing the 20MW Battery Energy Storage System Project to be situated in Barangay Binugao, Toril District, this City, through Resolution No. 02951-21, Series of 2021 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading. This project will assist in the stable supply of energy in the City as well as generate income and job opportunities for the City’s constituents.

            Resolution No. 02952-21, Series of 2021, with its Ordinance on Second Reading was discussed and approved providing amendments to Ordinance No. 0334-12, Series of 2012, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Traffic Code of Davao City” in conformity with the City’s Amended Bicycle Ordinance.

       With the aim to protect all urban heritage trees and non-heritage trees in the City, Resolution No. 02954-21, Series of 2021, was likewise passed on Second Reading as proposed by Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, which prohibits the cutting or destroying of duly recognized heritage trees and non-heritage trees, applying any herbicide or other harmful chemicals on it, and other illegal activities that may harm the said trees in the City.

           During the suspension of the Rules of the Sanggunian, Resolution No. 02956-21 and Ordinance No. 0778-21 were approved, providing for the mandatory Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Testing of all F1, F2, and F3 contacts of an RT-PCR confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Davao City, as amended.

            Resolution No. 02957-21, Series of 2021, was also adopted granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF), relative to the Community Medicine for the Telemedicine Services for COVID-19 Positive.

Finally, Resolution No. 02959-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules supporting the proposed Knowledge Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) Park of the University of the Philippines – Mindanao.

42nd Regular Session
November 9, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

19th City Council’s 42nd Regular Zoom Session

            Ordinance No. 0765-21, Series of 2021, was passed and approved on Third and Final Reading during the 42^nd Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on November 9, 2021, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Deed of Usufruct with Davao City Police Office (DCPO), relative to the use of the property situated in Bunawan District, Davao City, containing an area of 3,281 square meters for the construction of a Building for Police Station 6-Bunawan”.

            Likewise, the Ordinance pertinent to the Memorandum of Agreement by and among the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Davao City Engineering Office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) – Davao City Police Office and the City of Davao re: utilization of a portion of land located at Daang Maharlika Road corner Dacudao Avenue, particularly under Buhangin Flyover, this City, was approved through Ordinance No. 0762-21, Series of 2021.

            Ordinance Nos. 0763-21 and 0764-21, all Series of 2021, relative to the Deeds of Donation executed by Lloyd Laboratories and Pryce Gases Inc. were also approved on Third and Final Reading. The donation of Lloyd Laboratories pertains to several air purifiers and several boxes of Ivermectin tablets while Pryce Gases Inc. donated two (2) LPG generators.

            On the other hand, Resolution No. 02897-21, Series of 2021 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading approved Supplemental Budget No. 2 of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2021, consisting of the General Fund Proper, Development Fund and Economic Enterprise, in the total amount of One Billion Seven Hundred Nineteen Million Three Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine and 02/100 Pesos (P 1,719,346,739.02).

            Lastly, under Suspended Rules, the following legislative measures were duly approved:

* Resolution No. 02943-21 with Ordinance No. 0767-21, both Series of 2021 – Establishment and construction of a City-Owned and Operated Oxygen Concentration Plant with a Cylinder Refilling System in Davao City

* Resolution No. 02945-21 with Ordinance No. 0769-21, both Series of 2021 – Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Deed of Donation with Fujian Province, represented by the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Davao, relative to the Donation of Ten Thousand (10,000) Medical Protective Masks and Three Thousand (3,000) Protective Suits

* Resolution No. 02947-21 with Ordinance No. 0771-21, both Series of 2021 – Enacting an Ordinance allowing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), relative to the Project Entitled “Collaborative Initiative of the Department of Education (DepEd) and DAP for an Intensified Abot Alam Program (IAAP)”

* Resolution No. 02946-21 with Ordinance No. 0770-21, both Series of 2021 – Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Deed of Donation to be executed by and between the City Government of Davao and the Davao City Bureau of Fire Protection, for the donation of two (2) units of JAC 12-Seater Modified Comfort Edition Ambulance to the latter

41st Regular Session
November 2, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance Nos. 0752-21 and 0753-21, both Series of 2021, granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agrarian Reform and the Bridges Management Cluster-Unified Project Management of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), relative to the construction of Sirawan bridges under the Tulay ng Pangulo Para Sa Kaunlarang Pang-Agraryo Project (TPKP) were duly approved on Third and Final Reading during the 41^st Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on November 2, 2021.

            On the same session day, Resolution No. 02882-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Second Reading entitled, “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and among the Department of Public Works and Highways, Davao City 1^st District Engineering Office, the Philippine National Police (PNP), Davao City Police Office (DCPO), and the City of Davao, relative to the utilization of a portion of land located in Daang Maharlika Road corner Dacudao Avenue, particularly under Buhangin Flyover, this City, to be used as a site for the construction of a police precinct or station”.

            Resolution Nos. 02884-21 and 02885-21, all Series of 2021, were approved relative to Lloyd Laboratories’ donation of five (5) Purist Air Purifiers, three (3) Big Purifirst Air Advance, two (2) Regular Air Purifiers, fifty (50) boxes of Dr. Zens Ivermectin 12mg by 100 tablets, and fifty (50) boxes of Dr. Zens Ivermectin 15mg by 100 tablets, and Pryce Gases Inc. donation of two (2) Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) generators, respectively.

            Likewise, Resolution No. 02886-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Second Reading authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Deed of Usufruct with the Davao City Police Office, relative to the use of the property situated in Bunawan District, Davao City, containing an area of 3,281 square meters for the construction of a Building for Police Station 6-Bunawan.

            During the Suspension of the Rules, the Body adopted Resolution No. 02896-21 with Ordinance No. 0761-21, both Series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Department of Science and Technology (DOST), relative to the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology for the marginalized communities and identified disadvantaged areas of Davao City.

            Resolution No. 02895-21 with Ordinance No. 0760-21, both Series of 2021, were also approved pertinent to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and among the City of Davao, Aboitiz Group, Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., and the Department of Education – Region XI, relative to the Vaccination Drive of the City of Davao            

            Finally, the Body approved Resolution No. 02894-21 with Ordinance No. 0759-21, both Series of 2021, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Proposal and Smart WIFI Services Agreement between the City Government of Davao and Smart Communications, Inc.

19th City Council’s Zoom Session

40th Regular Session
October 26, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab acting as the Temporary Presiding Officer, the 19th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0742-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Creating the Public Safety and Security Office in the City of Davao, Defining its Duties and Functions, and Appropriating Funds for the Purpose,” during its 40^th Regular Session held on October 26, 2021.

            To ensure effective, efficient, timely and well-coordinated response mechanisms in the event of the occurrence of flooding in Davao City, Resolution No. 02867-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Second Reading adopting the Davao City Flood Contingency Plan as prepared by the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).

            Four separate Ordinances were likewise approved allowing the City Mayor to sign the Deeds of Donation executed by the City in favor of the following hospitals: Alterado General Hospital, Davao Medical School Foundation, Anda Riverview Medical Center, Inc., and Davao Doctors Hospital, relative to the donation of one Mechanical Ventilator for each hospital through Ordinance No. 0747-21 to Ordinance No. 0750-21, all Series of 2021.

            Resolution No. 02870-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Approving/Adopting the Fifth Addendum to the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) 2021-2023, as endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 21, Series of 2021” was discussed and approved under Suspended Rules. Further, Resolution No. 02871-21, Series of 2021, pertinent to the approval/adoption of the Fifth addendum to the Annual Investment Program (AIP) as endorsed by the City Development Council (CDC) through Resolution No. 20, Series of 2021” was likewise approved.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 02880-21with Ordinance No. 0751-21, both Series of 2021, were adopted under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI, relative to the New Community Based Program known as Strategic Helpdesk for Information, Education, Livelihood and other Developmental Interventions (SHIELD).

39th Regular Session
October 19, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

             The 19th City Council on its 39^th Regular Session approved Resolution No. 02799-21, Series of 2021, on Second Reading entitled, “Creating the Public Safety and Security Office in the City of Davao, Defining its Duties and Functions, and Appropriating Funds for the Purpose”.

            Likewise, the Body approved Resolution Nos. 02796-21 and 02797-21, both Series of 2021, granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agrarian Reform and the Bridges Management Cluster-Unified Project Management of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), relative to the construction of Sirawan I and II bridges under the Tulay ng Pangulo Para Sa Kaunlarang Pang-Agraryo Project (TPKP).

            Resolution No. 02795-21, Series of 2021, was also approved entitled, “Requesting the City Assessor’s Office for the Proper Reassessment of the 409,800 sq. m. Lot Located in Sasa, Davao City, Covered by TCT No. T-51346, in Consonance with Section 217 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, Which States the Actual Use of Real Property as Basis for Assessment.”

            During the Suspension of the Rules, Resolution No. 02861-21 with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0740-21, both Series of 2021, granted legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Health (DOH) XI – Davao Center for Health Development relative to the provision of financial assistance to the Local Government Unit’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

            Further, Resolution No. 02802-21, Series of 2021, was adopted, expressing gratitude to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China for donating ten (10) vehicles to the City Government of Davao on September 30, 2021.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02804-21, Series of 2021, was approved expressing gratitude to the Government of the United States of America for donating Four Hundred Sixty-eight Thousand (468,000) doses of Pfizer BioNTech Comirnaty Vaccines to the City Government of Davao, which arrived at the Davao International Airport on October 6, 2021.

38th Regular Session
October 12, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            During the 38^th Regular Session of the 19th City Council, Ordinance No. 0736-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance providing for the guidelines on the Social Development Programs for the Public Vehicle Modernization Projects of Davao City” was approved on Third and Final Reading.

            The Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules Ordinance No. 0738-21, Series of 2021, approving the purchase of six (6) units of ambulance under the Local Government Support Fund – Other Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FA to LGUs) of the DBM, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the DBM, COA, the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable laws, ordinances and presidential directives.

            Further, Ordinance No. 0737-21, Series of 2021, was enacted under Suspended Rules approving the purchase of 125 units of Multicabs and/or Multipurpose Vehicles under the Local Government Support Fund – Other Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FA to LGUs) of the DBM, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the DBM, COA, the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable laws, ordinances and presidential directives.

            Finally, Ordinance No. 0739-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules amending the Local Development Investment Program (LDIP) for CY 2019-2021 and the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for CY 2020 of the City Government of Davao by including a Priority Project entitled, “Comprehensive Medical Program” in the total amount of Four Million Pesos (Php 4,000,000.00).

37th Regular Session
October 5, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            For the corresponding Ordinance of Resolution No. 02738-21, Series of 2021, Ordinance No. 0733-21, Series of 2021 was approved on Third and Final Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign the Deed of Donation with the Fraternal Order of Eagles-Davao City Eagles Club, relative to the donation of various essential multivitamins worth PhP 500,000 in favor of the City of Davao.

            With regards to the Public Vehicle Modernization Project of Davao City, Resolution No. 02752-21, Series of 2021 and its Ordinance were discussed and approved on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance providing for the Guidelines on the Social Development Programs for the Public Vehicle Modernization Projects of Davao City”. 

            Further, Resolution No. 02786-21, Series of 2021, was passed under Suspended Rules reminding all establishments in Davao City to observe the rules prescribed in Republic Act 9994 or the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010,” in which presentation of other valid IDs other than OSCA ID is allowed in availing discounts and privileges.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02772-21, Series of 2021, was also adopted under Suspended Rules congratulating and commending the Research Team and the National Commission For Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for producing the Davao City Directory of Artists, Cultural-Creative Workers and Cultural Organizations.

36th Regular Session
September 28, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The Ordinance regulating and allowing Mobile Food Truck Vendors to operate within designated Food Zones in the City of Davao, as amended was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 36^th Regular Session of the 19th City Council, through Ordinance No. 0728-21, Series of 2021.

            Moreover, the Body approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0729-21, Series of 2021, granting authority to the City Mayor to renew and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Mental Health Association-Davao City Chapter, relative to the establishment of programs and services for women and children with mental and psychological problems.

            Resolution No. 02738-21, Series of 2021 and its Ordinance on Second Reading were approved, authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign the Deed of Donation executed by Fraternal Order of Eagles-Davao City Eagles Club, relative to the donation of various essential multivitamins worth PhP 500,000 in favor of the City of Davao.

            Lastly, Resolution No. 02751-21 with its Ordinance No. 0732-21, all Series of 2021, were adopted under Suspended Rules granting authority to the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreeement with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) relative to the adoption of “Adopt a Ligtas COVID Center” Project subject to government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations of the Department of Budget and Management, Commission on Audit, the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable Laws, Ordinances and Presidential Directives.

35th Regular Session
September 21, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0727-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Honoring Centenarians in the City of Davao” during its 35th Regular Session held on September 21, 2021.

            Likewise, the Body adopted Resolution No. 02728-21, Series of 2021 and its Ordinance on Second Reading, “Regulating and Allowing Mobile Food Truck Vendors to Operate within Designated Food Zones in the City of Davao, as amended”.

            In addition, Resolution No. 02729-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Second Reading, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City Government of Davao and the Philippine Mental Health Association – Davao City Chapter, relative to the establishment of programs and services for women and children with mental and psychological problems.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02735-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules, recognizing and commending the Medical Volunteers for their effort and participation in the Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Program of the Davao City Council across different barangays in Davao City.

34th Regular Session
September 14, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            Ordinance amending City Ordinance No. 0361-10, Series of 2010, introducing a “No Contest Provision” and for other purposes”, through Ordinance No. 0706-21, Series of 2021, and  Ordinance No. 0703-21, Series of 2021, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Davao and Kabangkalikasan ng Pilipinas Foundation, Inc. (KKPI) or the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines relative to the project “One Planet Cities” were approved on Third and Final Reading in the September 14, 2021 Regular Session.

            Likewise, approved on the same session day was Ordinance No. 0704-21, Series of 2021, authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and Pacific Paint (BOYSEN) Philippines Incorporated relative to the repainting of specified pedestrian overpasses with railings and gutters, rotondas, parks and playgrounds and monuments in Davao City. Several other Ordinances were enacted relative to reclassification of properties and the grant of authority for the City Mayor to sign several Deeds of Sale covering properties in the SIR Project in favor of the awardees.

            During the discussion of the calendared items under Second Reading, Resolution No. 02663-21, Series of 2021, entitled, “Honoring Centenarians in the City of Davao” was approved. Also approved were the following Resolutions:

            During Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02665-21, Series of 2021, was approved endorsing the request of Davao City Police Office (DCPO) to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), for the allocation of 1080 square meters and 840 square meters are as along the coastal line of Punta Dumalag located at Matina, Davao City to be used for the Construction of Seaborne Office and Docking Building to serve as Headquarters and Storage Area for Patrol and River Boats of DCPO Seaborne and Riverine Platoon, which will protect the coastlines and riverbanks of Davao City and for other purposes.

            Further, Resolution No. 02725-21 with Ordinance No. 0725-21, all Series of 2021, were approved authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation (DOD) to be entered into by and between the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the City of Davao, relative to the donation of four (4) ambulances, five (5) 12-seater vans and one (1) 17-seater van for the City’s COVID-19 response and other programs.

            Resolution No. 02726-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0726-21, both Series of 2021, were also adopted under Suspended Rules authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Health and the City Government of Davao relative to the release of the Special Risk Allowance (SRA) granted to the eligible workers catering to or in contact with COVID-19 patients, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Commission on Audit (COA), the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable Laws, Ordinances and Presidential Directives.

            Lastly, two separate Ordinances were approved authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deeds of Usufruct to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Bureau of Fire Protection-Region XI, relative to the latter’s use of city-owned properties located in Talomo and Bunawan Districts, this City, as Fire Station Sites through Resolution No. 02723-21 with Ordinance Nos. 0722-21 and 0723-21, all Series of 2021, respectively.

33rd Regular Session
September 7, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

33rd Regular Session via ZOOM

            Approved on Third and Final Reading during the 33^rd Regular Session held on September 7, 2021 was Ordinance No. 0697-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 92, Series of 2000, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Regulating the Construction, Repair, Renovation, Assembly, Installation, and Maintenance of Outdoor Advertising Materials and Signages and for Related Purposes”.

            The proposed amendments to City Ordinance No. 0361-10, Series of 2010, otherwise known as the “Davao City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance” by introducing a “No Contest Provision” and for other Purposes, was also approved on Second Reading through Resolution No. 02641-21, Series of 2021.

            The Body likewise passed Resolution No. 02638-21 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Pacific Paint (BOYSEN) Philippines Incorporated relative to the intent of the latter to repaint specified pedestrian lanes, overpasses with railings and gutters, rotondas, parks and playgrounds, and monuments in Davao City from May 2021 to May 2027.

            Three separate Resolutions granting LGU accreditation were also approved on Second Reading, viz:

• Resolution No. 02618-21, Series of 2021

“Favorably Endorsing the accreditation of Philippine Eagle Conservation Program Foundation, Inc. with the City Government of Davao”

• Resolution No. 02619-21, Series of 2021

“Favorably Endorsing the accreditation of Tagakpan Farmers Marketing Cooperative”

• Resolution No. 02620-21, Series of 2021

“Favorably Endorsing the Accreditation of Eastern Catholic Multipurpose Cooperative”

During the Suspension of the Rules, several legislations were passed, as follows:

• Resolution No. 02642-21, Series of 2021

“Commending Good Cop Movement for its Objective to Raise the Morale of Policemen and Policewomen who Serve with Competence, Dignity, and with a High Sense of Moral Values, Thereby Giving Honor to Davao City”

• Resolution No. 02643-21, Series of 2021

“Congratulating Davao Chong Hua High School for its Centennial Year”

• Resolution No. 02655-21
  Ordinance No. 0698-21
  Series of 2021

“Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Travelers Inn pertaining to the use of the latter as quarantine area for COVID-19 patients, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Commission on Audit (COA), the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable Laws, Ordinances and Presidential Directives”

• Resolution No. 02656-21
  Ordinance No. 0699-21
  Series of 2021

“Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and RBO Philippines Corporation, Proprietor of Hotel Midori, designating the latter as isolation or quarantine area for paying COVID-19  asymptomatic and mild positive cases, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Commission on Audit (COA), the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable Laws, Ordinances and Presidential Directives”

• Resolution No. 02657-21
  Ordinance No. 0700-21
  Series of 2021

“Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Commeasure Solutions Philippines, Inc., Property Manager of Redoorz, designating the latter as isolation or quarantine area for paying COVID-19  asymptomatic and mild positive cases, subject to Government Budgeting, Accounting and Auditing Rules and Regulations of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Commission on Audit (COA), the Procurement Law, as well as other applicable Laws, Ordinances and Presidential Directives”

• Resolution No. 02658-21
  Ordinance No. 0701-21
  Series of 2021

“Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Bureau of Fire Protection Region XI (BFP RO-XI) relative to the assessment and collection of Fire Safety Inspection Fees”

            Lastly, Resolution No. 02653-21, Series of 2021, was approved under Suspended Rules commending Police Major Elven G. Carandang, Police Captain Wilhelmstoms D. Soriano, and Major Nyro B. Jimenez for leading the facilitation of Recovered Unexploded Ordnances (OXO), Mortar Munitions, and Grenades stocked at the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for its subsequent hauling and disposal.

32nd Regular Session
August 24, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19th City Council on its 32^nd Regular Session held on August 24, 2021, suspended its Rules to accommodate two urgent items ahead of the regular items in the agenda. Approved during the Suspended Rules were Resolution No. 02610-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0692-21, both Series of 2021, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance approving and adopting the amendment of the CY 2021 Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Investment Plan (LDRRMFIP) by reverting the amount of Twelve Million Pesos (Php 12,000,000.00) for Mobile Surgical Unit, the same to be made available for the establishment of Oxygen Plant with accessories and warehouse in the amount of Eleven Million Pesos (PhP 11,000,000.00) and purchase of Trailer under the procurement of Evacuation Kits Program of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in the total amount of One Million Pesos (PhP 1,000,000.00)”.

            Resolution No. 02611-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0693-21, both Series of 2021, were likewise approved under Suspended Rules enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to utilize a portion of the Thirty Percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the Five Percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2021, in the total amount of Sixty-Six Million Five Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven Pesos (P 66,593,437.00) for programs, projects and activities for COVID-19 related response, subject to existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

            Back to the plenary, the Body passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0691-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Manufacture, Sale, Distribution or Use of Hydrogen Filled Balloons in the City of Davao”.

            Meanwhile, the Ordinance regulating the Construction, Repair, Renovation, Assembly, Installation, and Maintenance of Outdoor Advertising Materials and Signages and for Related Purposes, as amended, after a lengthy discussion on the proposal, was approved on Second Reading.             Finally, Ordinance No. 0694-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Deed of Usufruct (DOU) with the Department of Education (Deped), for the construction of a City Mayor’s Extension Office on a parcel of land owned by DepEd, located in Paquibato District, this City.

31^st Regular Session
August 17, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 31^st Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on August 17, 2021 paved the way for the passage of Ordinance No. 0680-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance institutionalizing Arbor Day and the Tree Planting Program of the City of Davao”, on Third and Final Reading.

            In the said session, Ordinance No. 0689-21, Series of 2021, was likewise enacted on Third and Final Reading entitled, “An Ordinance providing for Mandatory Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Testing of all F1, F2, and F3 contacts of an RT-PCR confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Davao City”.

            To address and support the education of young Lumads in the City of Davao, Ordinance Nos. 0685-21 to 0684-21, all Series of 2021, were approved relative to the Mutual Partnership Agreements by and between the IP Council of Elders, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office XI and the Local Government Units of Barangays Tambobong, Marilog Proper and Datu Salumay, Davao City, relative to the completion and physical accomplishment of the constructions of classrooms for Lumads.

            Lastly, Ordinance No. 0681-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Declaration of Intent with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines, Relative to the Plastic Smart Cities Project” was also approved on Third and Final Reading.

            Moreover, Ordinance Nos. 0687-21 and 0688-21, both Series of 2021, were approved relative to the Mutual Partnership Agreement by and among the City of Davao, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office XI and the Indigenous Political Structures (IPS) of two barangays, namely: Barangays Buda and Baganihan, relative to the operation and maintenance of Balay Kukumanan in the respective barangays.             Resolution No. 02547-21, Series of 2021, was passed on Second Reading prohibiting the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of hydrogen filled balloons in the City of Davao.

The following Resolutions were duly approved under Suspended Rules:

Resolution No. 02558-21, Series of 2021

            Commending and Congratulating our Fellow Dabawenyos, Mr. Arthur Lagoc and Mr. Carlos Barsicula for Making it to the Prestigious International Cocoa Awards and Being Among the List of the 50 Best Cocoa Producers in the World.

Resolution No. 02607-21, Series of 2021

            Commending Davao City Police Office for Having Been Awarded as the Best City Police Office During the 120th Police Service Anniversary.

Resolution No. 02608-21, Series of 2021            

Expressing Gratitude to the Government of Canada for Donating Seven Hundred Fifty-Seven Million Pesos (P757,000,000.00) to the Government of the Philippines for its Development Projects to be Implemented in the Philippines Over the Next Five (5) Years.

30th Regular Session
August 10, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

           The 19th City Council during its 30^th Regular Session held on August 10, 2021 passed and approved Ordinance No. 0675-21, Series of 2021, on Third and Final Reading entitled, “An Ordinance Regulating Recreational Activities Within the Watershed-Conservation Areas of Davao City for the Protection, Conservation, and Preservation of the Natural Environment”.

The Body likewise passed and approved on Second Reading the following legislative measures:

Resolution No. 02522-21, Series of 2021

“An Ordinance Institutionalizing Arbor Day and the Tree Planting Program of the City of Davao”

Resolution No. 02523-21, Series of 2021

“An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Declaration of Intent with the World-Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines relative to the Plastic Smart Cities Project”

Resolution No. 02521-21, Series of 2021

“Enacting an Ordinance regulating the Construction, Repair, Renovation, Assembly, Installation, and Maintenance of Outdoor Advertising Materials and Signages and for related purposes, as amended”

Finally, Ordinance No. 0676-21, Series of 2021, was enacted under Suspended Rules granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Barangay Council of Toril Proper relative to the establishment of a satellite office for Lingap Para Sa Mahirap in Barangay Toril Proper, this City.

29^th Regular Session
August 3, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19th City Council on its 29^th Regular Session held on August 3, 2021, passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0670-21, both Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Division of the City Agriculturist’s Office, and the Corresponding Positions Under Such Division, Determining Their Powers, Duties and Functions”.

            In addition, the Body approved Resolution No. 02500-21 and its Ordinance on Second Reading, regulating recreational activities within the Watershed-Conservation Areas of Davao City for the protection, conservation, and preservation of the natural environment.

            Resolution No. 02503-21 with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0671-21, Series of 2021, was approved under Suspended Rules creating a Trust Fund for PhilHealth fund and other funds for the use of the City Government of Davao for Marilog District Hospital, in accordance with pertinent budget laws and accounting procedures, providing rules and regulations for its disbursements, and for other purposes.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02517-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules expressing heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency Rafael Harpaz, outgoing Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines, for the services he provided, both for the Israelis and the Filipinos, since he arrived in the Philippines in August 2018.

28^th Regular Session
July 27, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

During its 28^th Regular Session held on July 27, 2021, the 19th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading Ordinance No. 0662-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing Men’s Responsibility in Gender and Development (MR GAD) in Davao City”.

Correspondingly, the Body passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0668-21, Series of 2021, amending the Bicycle Ordinance of Davao City entitled “The Amended Bicycle and Light Mobility Vehicle Ordinance of Davao City.

Resolution No. 02497-21 and Ordinance No. 0668-21, both Series of 2021, were enacted under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and the author of Undergraduate/Graduate Thesis considered as a finalist in the Davao City Unity Awards.

  With the Sponsorship of Councilors Pilar C. Braga and Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, the Body approved Resolution No. 02495-21, Series of 2021, declaring 3:00 in the afternoon daily as common time for prayers of adoration, thanksgiving, protection and supplication in the City of Davao.

In like manner, Resolution No. 02496-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules expressing support for the implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services, Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) in the City of Davao.

Finally, the Body passed and approved Resolution No. 02499-21, Series of 2021, congratulating the Iglesia ni Cristo on their 107th Anniversary and expressing our gratitude for their contribution and presence in the City of Davao.

27th Regular Session
July 21, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            With Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr., as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 27^th Regular Session held on July 21, 2021, the 19th City Council approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 02468-21, Series of 2021, Institutionalizing Men’s Responsibility in Gender and Development (MR GAD) in Davao City.

            Moreover, the Body approved on Second Reading Resolution Nos. 02478-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by and between Lloyd Laboratories, Inc. and the City of Davao relative to the donation of One Hundred Thousand (100,000) capsules of Dr. Zens Vitamin C, in favor of the latter”.

            Further, Resolution No. 02479-21, Series of 2021, together with its Ordinance on Second Reading, were approved authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) relative to the establishment, operation and maintenance of one (1) unit Earthquake Intensity Meter” within the City of Davao, as one of the pre-selected sites all over the country.

             Resolution No. 02482-21, Series of 2021 enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by and between Smart Communications, Inc. and the City of Davao relative to the donation of eighty (80) units of Smart Bro Pocket Wi-Fi in the amount of Seventy-nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Pesos (P79,920.00), in favor of the latter, was approved together with its Ordinance on Second Reading.

Resolution No. 02483-21, Series of 2021, was likewise passed on Second Reading entitled “The Amended Bicycle and Light Mobility Vehicle Ordinance of Davao City, amending Ordinance No. 0409-10, Series of 2010, otherwise known as “The Bicycle Ordinance of Davao City.”

            Resolution No. 02484-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules commending Col. Consolito Yecla for his outstanding performance during his term as the Commander of Task Force Davao (TFD).

            Finally, Resolution No. 02489-21, Series of 2021, was approved under Suspended Rules recognizing all Medical Doctors, Nurses, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), Contact Tracers and the Vaccination team of the City Health Office (CHO), and all Barangay Frontline Workers of the City, for their exemplary service in this time of the pandemic.

26th Regular Session
July 13, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          During its 26th Regular Session held on July 13, 2021, the 19th City Council passed and approved Resolution No. 02427-21, Series of 2021, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, adopting and approving the Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan of Davao City for 2018-2027.

          Furthermore, the Body approved Resolution No. 02423-21, Series of 2021, entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and among the City of Davao, Diabetes Philippines, Inc., Philippine Association of Diabetes Educators and Association of Diabetes Nurse Educators of the Philippines, and Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for the implementation of the program: Act Now for Diabetes”.

          Upon sponsorship of Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang, Resolution No. 02448-21, Series of 2021, seeking a moratorium on housing foreclosures during this time of COVID-19 pandemic, was duly adopted by the Body under Suspended Rules.

          Likewise, Resolution No. 02453-21, Series of 2021, was passed requesting the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to include in the priority groups the vaccination of the immediate family of all public health workers due to their increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

          As a consequence of the apparent delay in the restoration of the main thoroughfare that was excavated to give way to the underground cabling project, Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus caused the passage of a Resolution requesting the Infrastructure Monitoring and Advisory Group (IMAG) to submit a Monthly Report to the Committee on Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the City Council on the existing and pending infrastructure projects in the City of Davao, through Resolution No. 02420-21, Series of 2021.

25th Regular Session
July 6, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

25th Regular Zoom Session

          The 19th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading during its 25^th Regular Session held on July 6, 2021, Ordinance No. 0634-21, Series of 2021, governing abandoned and derelict motor vehicles within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City and providing penalties thereof.

            The Body also passed and approved on Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0632-21, Series of 2021, otherwise known as the new Cockfighting Code of Davao City, to include E-Sabong as a mode of betting and amusement for local cockfight aficionados.

          Ordinance No. 0646-21, Series of 2021, was likewise approved on Third and Final Reading authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Office Of the City Director of Davao City, relative to the implementation of nine Fiscal Year 2020 Payapa and Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Projects.

24th Regular Session
June 29, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          An Ordinance was passed and approved on Third and Final Reading during the 24^th Regular Session of the 19^th City Council held on June 29, 2021, entitled “An Ordinance requiring the mandatory implementation of Safe Davao QR (DQR) for all establishments and all individuals, including non-residents of Davao City”, as amended through Ordinance No. 0628-21, Series of 2021.

          The Body likewise approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0627-21, Series of 2021, allowing Electronic Sabong Franchisees to broadcast live and data stream cockfighting activities and derbies at designated establishments and to establish, operate, and maintain off-site cockpit betting stations within the City of Davao.

          Resolution No. 02410-21, Series of 2021, was adopted including its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading governing abandoned and derelict motor vehicles within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City and providing penalties thereof.

          Finally, Resolution No. 02416-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules urging the Department of Health – XI (DOH) and the City Health Office (CHO) to provide special vaccination hubs and/or special lane for Davao City’s Labor Force under Category A4, particularly those working in industries at 100% operational capacity under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and other succeeding quarantine status.

19th City Council 24th Regular Zoom Session

23rd Regular Session
June 22, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          On June 22, 2021, the 19th City Council approved Resolution No. 02395-21, Series of 2021, providing for the mandatory RT-PCR testing of all F1, F2, and F3 contacts of an RT-PCR confirmed positive case of Covid-19 in the City of Davao.

          Resolution No. 02396-21, Series of 2021, was likewise approved on Second Reading for the mandatory implementation of Safe Davao QR for all establishments and all individuals, including non-residents of Davao City, as amended.

          Upon the sponsorship of Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, the Body passed Resolution No. 02403-21, enacting Ordinance No. 0623-21, both Series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) relative to the Technical Cooperation Project for Capacity Development on improving Solid Waste Management through advanced or innovative technologies.

          Also approved under Suspended Rules were Resolution No. 02405-21 and Resolution No. 02407-21 with their corresponding Ordinance No. 0624-21 and Ordinance No. 0626-21, all Series of 2021, granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Terms and Conditions with Department of Education (DepEd) pertaining to the use of Alejandra L. Navarro National High School and Alejandra L. Navarro Central Elementary School as temporary quarantine or isolation facilities of last resort in Davao City, respectively.

          Finally, Resolution No. 02400-21, Series of 2021 was adopted under Suspended Rules recognizing June 2021 as Pride Month of the LGBT community in Davao City.

22nd Regular Session
June 15, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          The 19th City Council on its 22^nd Regular Session held on June 15, 2021, approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0615-21, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) relative to the road widening with installation of traffic signalization along Diversion Extension to Toril, this City”.

          During the same session, the Body approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02385-21, Series of 2021, allowing Electronic Sabong Franchisees to broadcast live and data stream cockfighting activities and derbies at designated establishments and to establish, operate, and maintain off-site cockpit betting stations within the City of Davao.

          The following Resolutions and Ordinances were duly approved under Suspended Rules:

Resolution No. 02390-21
Ordinance No. 0618-21

          An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Travelers Inn pertaining to the use of the latter as Quarantine Area for COVID-19 patients

Resolution No. 02391-21

          An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the Specific Implementation Arrangement and the Sub-project Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), relative to the implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) Program of DSWD

Ordinance No. 0619-21

An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), relative to the implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) Program of DSWD

Ordinance No. 0620-21

          An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Specific Implementation Arrangement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), relative to the implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) Program of DSWD

Ordinance No. 0621-21

        An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Sub-project Agreement to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), relative to the implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) Program of DSWD

Resolution No. 02392-21
Ordinance No. 0622-21

          An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and RBO Philippines Corporation, Proprietor of Hotel Midori, designating the latter as a Quarantine Area for COVID-19 patients

          Upon the sponsorship of Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign for and in behalf of Davao City, the Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health (DOH) and PHILHEALTH relative to the implementation of the Universal Healthcare Integration Sites, was approved through Resolution No. 02388-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0616-21, both Series of 2021.

          Lastly, a Resolution commending Lieutenant Commander Samson E. Servano, Naval Special Operations Unit-7, for his invaluable support to the Anti-Terrorism efforts of Task Force Davao and the City Government of Davao was approved through Resolution No. 02387-21.

21st Regular Session
June 8, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          During its 21^st Regular Session held on June 8, 2021, the 19th City Council approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02375-21, Series of 2021, requesting the Bureau of Fire Protection – XI and Philippine National Police – PRO XI to deploy nursing and medical staff to augment the personnel needs of Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and private hospitals in Davao City, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

          The Body likewise passed and approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02363-21, approving the Integrated Zoning Ordinance through the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of 2019-2028, amending City Ordinance No. 0546-13, Series of 2013, which will be submitted to the Regional Land Use Committee (RLUC) for review, prior to its final adoption by the Sanggunian.

          Further, Resolution No. 02365-21, Series of 2021 and its Ordinance were approved on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0291-17, Series of 2017, otherwise known as the “2017 Revenue Code of the City of Davao”, particularly Chapter One, Section 5 paragraph (C30) (4), to expressly define and distinguish independent service contractors directly offering their services to clients for a fee from individual service contractors with existing service agreements with any entity, and excluding those fees attached to the principal, such as license fee (business plate), solid waste certification fee, garbage fee, sanitary inspection fee, mechanical fee, electronic fee, electrical fee, sign board fee, plumbing fee and zoning fee.

          Moreover, Resolution No. 02369-21, Series of 2021, was also passed and approved on Second Reading, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City of Davao, relative to the road widening with installation of Traffic Signalization along Diversion Extension to Toril, this City”.

          Finally, two separate Resolutions were adopted endorsing the applications for LGU accreditation of Bucana Coastal Fisherfolk Association and Falcon Fire Auxiliary Davao Incorporated through Resolution Nos. 02372-21 and 02373-21, both Series of 2021, respectively.

20th Regular Session
May 25, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            Prior to the Suspension of the Rules, several items in the agenda re: Concept paper pertaining to local revenue generation based on unregulated electronic games such as e-Sabong, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2019-2028 of the City Government of Davao, the issue on the formulation of reconcilable policies for food panda riders relative to the requirements for Mayor’s Business Permit and the suspension of the collection of fees for food delivery riders  in Davao City were also taken up, but were deferred for future discussion in the next session.

            With Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte, as Presiding Officer, the 19th City Council enacted under Suspended Rules three separate Ordinances authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Term Sheet, Non-Disclosure Agreement, and Supply Agreement, with IP Biotech Incorporated relative to the purchase of Sinovac Coronavac Vaccines, through Resolution No. 02360-21, Series of 2021. The requisite Ordinances were approved through Ordinance Nos. 0607-21, 0608-21 and 0609-21, all Series of 2021.

            During the said session, the Body also passed and approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02356-21 and Ordinance No. 0603-21, both Series of 2021, allowing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Deed of Donation (DOD) with Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation relative to their donation of twenty (20) Container Vans with 40 Isolation Rooms to the City of Davao.

            Two separate Ordinances were also passed under Suspended Rules granting authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with Palm Residence Inn and City North Inn for the use of the said establishments as COVID-19 quarantine facilities, through Resolution No. 02357-21 and Resolution No. 02358-21, and its corresponding Ordinances, through Ordinance No. 0604-21 and 0605-21, all Series of 2021, respectively.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02350-21 and Ordinance No. 0602-21, both Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Deed of Usufruct (DOU) with the Department of Education (DEPED) for the use of the property situated in Catigan, Toril, this City, as the site of Catigan National High School.

19th Regular Session
May 18, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

            The 19^th City Council on its 19^th Regular Session held on May 18, 2021 approved on Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0599-21, Series of 2021, entitled “Requiring All Accredited Motorcycle Dealers and Distributors In the City to Secure First a Certificate of Compliance of Basic Motorcycle Training Course From Their Respective Clients Before Releasing Their Purchased Motorcycle”.

            During the said session, Mr. Ivan C. Cortez, City Planning and Development Coordinator, this City, presented the report on Volume II of the proposed revision of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Davao City.

            Two separate Ordinances were likewise passed on Second Reading granting the applications for accreditation of Pag-ibig Dumoy Fisherfolks Association and Paradise Embac Farmers Marketing Cooperative through Resolution No. 02344-21 and Resolution No. 02345-21, both Series of 2021, respectively.

            Under Suspended Rules, the Body approved Resolution No. 02349-21, with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0601-21, both Series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Deed of Usufruct between the City of Davao and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) relative to the use by the latter of the former’s property for the operation of the Cinematheque in the City of Davao.

            Finally, Resolution No. 02348-21, with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0600-21, both Series of 2021, was passed under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to accept and sign the Certificate of Donation with Alaska Milk Corporation relative to their donation of Alaska milk products to Davao City.

18th Regular Session
May 11, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          During its 18^th Regular Session held on May 11, 2021, the 19th City Council approved on Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0585-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance Creating the City Workers Protection and Development Office of Davao City” Under the Office of the City Mayor, Defining its Functions and Objectives, Allocating Funds Thereof and for Other Purposes.”

          The Body likewise approved on Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0588-21, Series of 2021, entitled “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Davao City Water District (DCWD) relative to the Septage Aspect of Ordinance No. 0363-10, Series of 2010 or the Septage and Sewerage Management Ordinance of Davao City”, in its effort to optimize the City’s campaign on environmental conservation, hygiene, and sanitation.

          The Ordinance regulating gatherings in Davao City as part of the protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19 virus in the community, in particular, and in Davao City, in general, was approved through Ordinance No. 0581-21, Series of 2021.

          During the said session, the Body adopted Ordinance No. 0584-21, Series of 2021, allowing the operation of Motorcycle Taxis in Davao City.

          Finally, Resolution No. 02341-21 and Ordinance No. 0597-21, both Series of 2021, were approved under Suspended Rules, authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DOLE XI regarding the grant of financial assistance to displaced and disadvantage employees in the City of Davao under the TUPAD Workers Emergency Employment Program for Trabaho Dabawenyo and the BKBK Disinfecting/Sanitation Project.

17th Regular Session
May 4, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          Consistent with the policy of the State to adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development and reduce dependence on Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), the 19^th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0576-21, Series of 2021 for the establishment of a Level III General Hospital in Davao City to be known as the Davao City Public Hospital. This will be Davao City’s first city-owned Level 3 General Hospital, with a capacity of 100 beds, to be located in UP-Mindanao Campus in Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, this City.

          The Body likewise adopted Resolution No. 02306-21 and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Davao City Water District (DCWD) relative to the Septage Program in the City of Davao in its effort to optimize the City’s campaign on environmental conservation, hygiene, and sanitation.

          Resolution No. 02301-21 was also approved and the corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, creating the City Workers Protection and Development Office of Davao City under the Office of the City Mayor.

          Another proposed Ordinance was passed on Second Reading, allowing the operation of Motorcycle Taxis in Davao City, subject to the approval of the Local Government Unit through the City Franchising Regulatory Board.

          Lastly, the Ordinance Regulating Gatherings in the City of Davao was approved on Second Reading.

19th City Council Zoom Session on May 4, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

16th Regular Session
April 27, 2021

During the 16^th Regular Session held on April 27, 2021, the 19th City Council approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02282-21, entitled “A Resolution To Enact An Ordinance for the Establishment and Construction of a Level III General Hospital in Davao City and Appropriation of Funds Therefor and For Other Purposes”. This will be Davao City’s first City-owned Level 3 General Hospital, with an initial capacity of 100 beds. The hospital will be located within the UP-Mindanao Campus in Bago Oshiro.

The Body likewise passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0565-21, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign for and in behalf the City of Davao, the Deed Of Donation by and between the City of Davao and the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) relative to the donation of Balay Pahulayan Shelter for Watchers of SPMC emergency patients, including its furniture and fixtures, located at the SPMC emergency room area”.

Finally, Ordinance No. 0566-21, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign for and in behalf the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and the Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes, Inc., relative to the provision of Crematory Services for the human remains of suspect, probable, and confirmed COVID-19 cases”, to be shouldered by the City Government of Davao, was approved on Final Reading.

The 19th City Council on its !6th Regular Session via ZOOM

15th Regular Session
April 20, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          To ensure that the City’s water resources are regulated, used, preserved, conserved and operated in a sustainable manner, the 19th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0544-21, Series of 2021, creating the City Water Resources Office, Defining its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes.

       Another landmark legislation through Ordinance No. 0546-21, Series of 2021, Establishing the Davao City Inventions and Innovations Center, Defining its Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes, was approved with the aim to provide a venue where Davao City-based investors, innovators and startups can access goods, services and capital so that their inventions and innovations can be fully developed, promoted and funded.

Ordinance No. 0552-21, Series of 2021 also authorized the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Land Bank of the Philippines relative to the new ID Cards for the employees of the City Government of Davao.

         Ordinance No. 0553-21 was also enacted by the Body authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign the second amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement relative to Los Amigos House Construction Project (200 units Emergency Housing Assistance).

      Recognizing the need to construct an area for watchers at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), Resolution No. 02254-21, Series of 2021, was approved by the Body authorizing the the City Mayor to sign the Deed Of Donation (DOD) for the Balay Pahulayan Shelter for Watchers of SPMC emergency patients.

         In support to the City’s Covid-response, Resolution No. 02255-21, Series of 2021, was approved relative to the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Davao and Cosmopolitan Funeral Homes, Inc., relative to the COVID-19 Cremation Services to be shouldered by the City Government of Davao.

          Resolution No. 02274-21, with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0562-21, both Series of 2021, relative to the Memorandum of Agreement for the Feasibility Study (FS) for the establishment of the Davao City Community College were likewise approved duing the said session.

          Among the pertinent legislation approved and enacted under Suspended Rules, were the Deeds of Conditional Cash Donation with the Department of Agriculture relative to the following projects:

RES. NO. 02272-21 ORD. NO. 0561-21	Establishment of Food Processing Center in  Davao Food Terminal Complex
RES.NO. 02273-21 ORD. NO. 0564-21	Establishment of Packinghouse Facility for Vegetables and Fruits in Davao City
RES. NO. 02271-21 ORD. NO. 0560-21	Implementation of the Modernized Urban Agriculture Project
RES. NO. 02269-21 ORD. NO. 0558-21	Establishment of Centralized Packinghouse Facility for Mango in Davao City
RES. NO. 02268-21 ORD. NO. 0557-21	Establishment of Durian Cold Storage and Packinghouse Facility
RES. NO. 02270-21 ORD. NO. 0559-21	Implementation of the Project entitled as the Production of Tissue Culture Banana Cardaba in support to Industry Development in Region

          Lastly, Resolution No. 02259-21, Series of 2021, was adopted under Suspended Rules requesting the Chief PNP to extend the suspension of the Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City until December 31, 2021.

HIGHLIGHTS

14th Regular Session
April 13, 2021

          During its 14^th Regular Session held on April 13, 2021, the 19^th City Council passed on Second Reading, Resolution No. 02228-21, Series of 2021, establishing the City Water Resources Office (CWRO) of Davao City. The said office would ensure that the City’s water resources are regulated, used, preserved, conserved and operated in a sustainable manner. The corresponding Ordinance was likewise approved on Second Reading.

19th City Council Zoom Session

          Also approved on Second Reading during the said session were, Resolution No. 02231-21, Series of 2021, and its corresponding Ordinance creating the Davao City Inventions and Innovations Center, Resolution No. 02241-21 and Resolution No. 02242-21, both Series of 2021, authorizing the City Mayor to sign the  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered  into by and between the City of Davao and Land Bank of the Philippines – San Pedro Branch and National Housing Authority (NHA), relative to an agency-to-agency arrangements to process and produce the new employee ID cards and the Los Amigos House Construction Project (200 units Emergency Housing Assistance), respectively.

Proposed New Employee ID Card

          The Body also adopted under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02248-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0543-21, both series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Contract of Usufruct with the Barangay Council of Sasa in Davao City for the establishment of the Sasa Health Center.

          Finally, the Body passed and approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02247-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0542-21, both series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Deed of Donation with the People’s Republic of China in connection with the latter’s donation of 1000 Lenovo tablets to eligible City benefeciaries.

13th Regular Session
March 23, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          The 19th City Council, during its 13^th Regular Session held on April 6, 2021, adopted under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02218-21, and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0531-21, both series of 2021, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Health (DOH) for the construction of additional Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facilities (TTMFs) in Davao City as part of the Local Government’s on-going COVID-19 Response initiatives.

          The Body likewise adopted under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02225-21, and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0538-21, authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the University of the Philippines for the creation of the Davao City Public Hospital.

       Another legislative measure was enacted through, Resolution No. 02222-12 and Ordinance No. 0535-21, granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Innove Communications, Inc., relative to the latter’s Community WiFi Project in an effort to improve Internet access in the City.

          Also, accommodated during the Suspended Rules were Mr. Yo Ebisawa and Monoko Otsuka of the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), who presented the Proposed Sewerage Project for Davao City.          

Finally, the Body approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0528-21, prohibiting the selling or entry of imported or local pork and its by-products from ASF-Affected areas within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City.

HIGHLIGHTS

12th Regular Session
March 23, 2021

          Ordinance No. 0523-21, Series of 2021, was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 12^th Regular Session of the 19^th City Council held on March 23, 2021, amending Ordinance No. 0291-17, Series of 2017, otherwise known as “The 2017 Revenue Code of Davao City” particularly Article XII, Slaughter and Corral Fees, Section 383, Imposition of Fees (a) and (f) reducing and/or lowering the rates of Permit to Slaughter, Ante-Mortem Fees and Post-Mortem Fees for poultry by 50% from Php 1.00 each to Php 0.50 each.

          With the aim to bolster the LGU’s efforts to deter the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the City, an Ordinance Prohibiting the Selling or Entry of Imported or Local Pork and its By-Products from ASF-Affected Areas within the Territorial Jurisdiction of Davao City was likewise approved on Second Reading.          

     Meanwhile, the measure authorizing the City Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Davao City Police Office regarding the transfer of the K9 Unit under Central 911 from the former to the latter was approved through Resolution No. 02198-21, Series of 2021. Its corresponding Ordinance was likewise approved on Second Reading.

          The following Resolutions and Ordinances were passed under Suspended Rules:

Resolution No. 02204-21
Ordinance No. 0524-21

An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Davao and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) relative to the latter’s financial support to the former for the project entitled “Directory of Artists and Cultural Workers”

Resolution No. 02205-21
Ordinance No. 0525-21

An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Davao and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) relative to the Implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program for the Children in Child Development Centers (CDCs) and Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP)  

Resolution No. 02206-21
Ordinance No. 0526-21

An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Contract of Lease by and among the City of Davao, Mr. Henry Suniega and Ms. Laline Suñiga, relative to the rental of property situated in Brgy. Langub, Davao City covered by TCT No. 146-2016002645 for the proposed Broadcast Tower of the Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) 87.5 subject to government budgeting, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations of the Department of Budget and Management, Commission on Audit, the Procurement Law as well as other applicable laws, ordinances, and Presidential directives

    Also, approved during the Suspension of the Rules were two Resolutions espoused by Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III, expressing gratitude to the European Countries and to the People’s Republic of China for their recent donations of Astra Zeneca Vaccines to the Philippines and Police Motorcycles to Davao City, through Resolution No. 02200-21 and Resolution No. 02201-21, both series of 2021, respectively.

11th Regular Session
March 16, 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

          On March 16, 2021, the 19th City Council approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02194-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0519-21, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Term Sheet by and among FABERCO Life Sciences, Inc., the City of Davao, the Republic of the Philippines through the Department of Health, and the National Task Force Against COVID-19, and all other subsequent contracts that may be entered into by the City within the same or any of such parties, in pursuance of the Acquisition/Procurement by the City of the NVX-COV2373 Vaccine”.

          During the same session, the Body likewise approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0513-21, Series of 2021, “An Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 0231-14, Series of 2014, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Amending the Tourism Code of Davao City”, particularly Section 37 thereof, only until such time that the State of Public Health Emergency is lifted in the Philippines”, authored by Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz. The Ordinance granted approval to the request of the Davao Tourism Council for exemption from the requirement of a physical office for Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in obtaining and renewing their Business Permits until the State of Public Health Emergency is lifted.

          Further, the Ordinance granting authority to the City Mayor to sign the Confidentiality Agreement/Non-Disclosure Agreement with FUSIONEX, to facilitate cooperation and collaboration particularly in the area of Electronic Halal Hub Trade Facilitation Platform in Davao City, authored by Councilor Nilo D. Abellera, was approved on Second Reading.

          In view of the urgency of the following Agreements/Deed of Donations, the following resolutions and Ordinances were duly approved by the Body, viz:

RESOLUTION NO. 02191-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0516-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation between the Save a Trike Co. and City of Davao, relative to the donation of Four (4) units of Trikebayan 3-Wheeled Electric Vehicles

RESOLUTION NO. 02192-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0517-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement between the Office of the President and the City Government of Davao relative to the Renewal of Funding Allocation for the Malasakit Program for 2021

RESOLUTION NO. 02193-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0518-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation by and between the City of Davao and City Government of Panabo for the Donation of Nine Thousand Two Hundred Fifty (9,250) Food Packs from the former to the latter

HIGHLIGHTS

10th Regular Session
March 9, 2021

          With Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan, Jr., as Temporary Presiding Officer, the 19^th City Council approved on Second Reading Resolution No. 02163-2021, Series of 2021, to enact an Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 0231-14, Series of 2014, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Amending the Tourism Code of Davao City”, particularly Section 37 thereof, only until such time that the State of Public Health Emergency is lifted in the Philippines”, authored by Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz. The legislation was in response to the request of the Tourism Council of Davao City requesting for exemption from the requirement of a physical office for Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in obtaining and renewing their Business Permits until the State of Public Health Emergency is lifted.

          Also approved during the 10^th Regular Session held on March 9, 2021, was the request of the National Housing Authority (NHA) for the reclassification of parcels of land located in Barangays Balengaeng and Biao Escuela, both in Tugbok Districts, this City, which will serve as a resettlement area for the informal settlers affected by projects initiated by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

          The Body likewise passed and approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 02171-21 with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0507-21, both series of 2021, authorizing the City Mayor to allocate a portion of the City’s Quick Response Fund (QRF) for Calendar Year 2021, in the amount of Php 1.7 Million, as Financial Assistance to the Local Government Units (LGUs) which were declared under a State of Calamity due to Tropical Storm Auring. The affected areas that were recipients of the City’s financial assistance were Tandag City, and the Municipalities of Marihatag, San Agustin, Cagwait, and Carmen, all in Surigao Del Sur.

          Further, Resolution No. 02169-21 and Ordinance No. 0505-21, both series of 2021, presented by Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, was adopted under Suspended Rules granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign the Terms of Partnership between the City of Davao and the Department of Health – Davao Center for Health Development for the Implementation of the Universal Health Care Act and the Fourmula One Plus For Health.

          Finally, the following Resolutions and Ordinances were duly approved and enacted, viz:

RESOLUTION NO. 02174-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0508-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the renewal of the Terms and Conditions for the Use of DepEd School, particularly  Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central Elementary School, by the Local Government Unit as Temporary Quarantine or Isolation Facility of Last Resort

RESOLUTION NO. 02175-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0509-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the renewal of the Terms and Conditions for the Use of DepEd School, particularly Sta. Ana Central Elementary School, by the Local Government Unit as Temporary Quarantine or Isolation Facility of Last Resort

RESOLUTION NO. 02176-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0510-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation executed by the City of Davao in favor of Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc. relative to the Equipment for Testing to be installed at the latter’s Molecular Biology Laboratory Facility

RESOLUTION NO. 02177-21
ORDINANCE NO. 0511-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Usufruct between the City of Davao and the Philippine National Police – Region XI, relative to the Use of Six Hundred (600) square meters portion of the parcel of land identified as Lot 1, CSD-11-019072 located in Barangay Malabog, Paquibato District, this City, containing an area of Two Thousand Ninety Four (2,094) square meters, more or less

March 2, 2021
9th Regular Session

HIGHLIGHTS

Ordinance No. 0500-21, Series of 2021, re: “An Ordinance Regulating the Sale, Distribution, and Use of Single-Use Plastics in Davao City” was enacted on the 9^th Regular Session of the 19^th City Council held on March 2, 2021. The Ordinance authored by Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus seeks to regulate the selling and usage of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs), which, according to the Davao City-based environmental group Interface Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), account for a large portion of the city’s daily waste collection.

Another Ordinance, Ordinance No. 0501-21, was approved Integrating Urban Canopy in the City’s Traffic Islands on Highway Roads and Along Pavements, Parks, Playgrounds, and Public Right-Of-Way, authored by Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. but was presented in the plenary by Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., the author being the Temporary Presiding Officer, when the item was presented. The Urban Canopy Ordinance was proposed with the aim of making a major contribution to the city’s regulatory clean air conditions as trees and access to green spaces and parks promote greater physical activity, and reduces stress, while improving the quality of life.

Ordinance No. 0502-21 relative to the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of Davao and the Department of Health XI relative to the utilization of the property embraced and described in Presidential Proclamation No. 126, situated in Barangay Mintal, Tugbok District, this city, was likewise passed, through the sponsorship of Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.

            Finally, the Council passed under Suspended Rules Resolution No. 02158-21 and Resolution No. 02159-21, both series of 2021, requesting the Office of the President of the Philippines to declare via Presidential Proclamation, March 16, 2021 and August 23, 2021, as Special Non-Working Days in Davao City in conjunction with the City’s customary celebration of the Araw Ng Dabaw and as the “Araw Ng Pasasalamat” in relation to the city’s Kadayawan Festival, respectively.

February 23, 2021
8th Regular Session

HIGHLIGHTS

The 19th City Council on its 8^th Regular Session held on February 23, 2021 enacted an Ordinance under Suspended Rules Mandating the Installation of Indoor Ventilation System and Enforcing Good Indoor Air Quality Practices on all establishments in Davao City, in line with the ongoing government campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Further, the Body approved on Second Reading the Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Sale, Distribution, and Use of Single-Use Plastics in Davao City as presented by Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus. The proposed Ordinance prohibits the use of plastic items such as plastic plate, meal box, tray or “clamshell”, plastic drinking cups (recyclable or non-recyclable), plastic condiments (sauce or gravy container), plastic cup lids or covers, plastic stirrers, plastic straw, plastic cutleries such as spoon, fork, knife or its combination, plastic meal packaging, plastic hand gloves, plastic materials used as buntings, and plastic material used as balloon stick (recyclable or non-recyclable), among others.

Likewise, passed Under Suspended Rules was an Ordinance granting the City Mayor legislative authority to sign the Terms and Conditions for the Local Government Unit’s use of DepEd School particularly, Doña Carmen Denia National High School, as a Temporary Quarantine or Isolation Facility of Last Resort.

Finally, two resolutions were passed under Suspended Rules requesting the Office of the President of the Philippines to declare March 1, 2021 and August 20, 2021 as Special Non-Working Holidays in Davao City via Presidential Proclamation, to give way to the celebration of the Araw ng Dabaw and Kadayawan Festival, respectively, through Resolution No. 02140-21 and Resolution No. 02141-21, all Series of 2021.