Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD City

MINUTES OF THE 62ND REGULAR SESSION OF THE 17TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, THIS CITY, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2014.

PRESENT: Vice Mayor Shirlyn L. Bañas-Nograles City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer Councilor Dominador S. Lagare III Councilor Ramon R. Melliza Councilor Rosalita T. Nuñez Councilor Shandee Theresa L. Pestaño (Late) Councilor Arturo C. Cloma Councilor Richard L. Atendido Councilor Vivencio E. Dinopol Councilor Marius Orlando A. Oco (Late) Councilor Eduardo D. Leyson IV (Late) Councilor Rogelio D. Pacquiao ABC President Councilor Mario U. Empal IP Representative

ABSENT: Councilor Elizabeth B. Bagonoc (On Leave) Councilor Franklin M. Gacal, Jr. (On Leave) Councilor Brix T. Tan (On Leave)

SECRETARIAL STAFF: Atty. Rosendo A. Roque Secretary to the Sanggunian Ms. Virginia P. Dime Assistant Secretary to the Sanggunian Ms. Maria Lovella M. Gindap Board Secretary III Ms. Inocencia J. Tumbaga Stenographic Reporter III Ms. Dina B. Muring Stenographic Reporter III Ms. Loida D. Asan Stenographic Reporter III

The session started with a prayer song followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the General Santos City Hymn by the General Santos City Government Performing Arts Company – Choir Division. The session was called to order at 9:12 o’clock in the morning with the Honorable Vice Mayor Shirlyn L. Bañas-Nograles presiding. After the roll has been called and there being a quorum, the chair thereupon declared the 62nd regular session open for business.

F. READING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE 61ST REGULAR SESSION:

On separate motions, Councilor Lagare moved for the dispensation of the reading and approval of the minutes of the 61st regular session, duly seconded by Councilors Nuñez and Pacquiao. There being no correction manifested, said minutes was then ruled adopted.

MINUTES OF THE 61ST REGULAR SESSION – ADOPTED

G. PRIVILEGE HOUR: NONE

H. COMMITTEE REPORT:

(1.) Committee Hearing conducted by the Committee on Laws, Rules and Review of Barangay Ordinances and Executive Orders held on September 29, 2014. (HON. RAMON R. MELLLIZA – REPORTER)

MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE HEARING – ADOPTED

I. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS:

i. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

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ii. BUSINESS OF THE DAY:

(a.) FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO PROPER COMMITTEE:

1. SPPR NO. 2014-10275. - RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB) TO ESTABLISH A SATELLITE OFFICE IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. SHIRLYN L. BAÑAS-NOGRALES – AUTHOR; HON. RAMON R. MELLIZA – CO-AUTHOR)

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAND USE

2. SPPR NO. 2014-10276. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 44, SERIES OF 2014, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, APPROVING THE REALIGNMENT OF THE PRIOR YEARS (2011-2013) CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS OF THE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FUND (BDRRMF) AMOUNTING TO P1,521,931.45. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – SPONSOR)

REFERRED TO APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE

(b.) THIRD & FINAL READING: NONE

(c.) URGENT:

1. SPPR NO. 2014-10277. - RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND HONORING HARMONITO “EL HURACAN DE GENSAN” DELA TORRE FOR WINNING THE WORLD BOXING FEDERATION SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST ISAAC JUNIOR HELD AT THE GSC GYM, LAGAO, GENERAL SANTOS CITY, ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2014. (HON. BRIX T. TAN – SPONSOR)

Mover : Councilor Lagare Seconder : Councilor Nuñez

APPROVED

2. SPPR NO. 2014-10278. - RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND HONORING RANDY PETALCORIN FOR WINNING THE WORLD LIGHT TITLE AGAINST HELD AT THE MERCEDES-BENZ ARENA IN SHANGHAI, CHINA, ON AUGUST 26, 2014. (HON. BRIX T. TAN – SPONSOR)

Mover : Councilor Lagare Seconder : Councilors Nuñez & Melliza

APPROVED on JOINT SPONSORSHIP

(d.) SECOND READING:

1. SPPR NO. 2014-10229. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE NO. 07, SERIES OF 2014, ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, CREATING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (BCPC) AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. RAMON R. MELLIZA, HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO, HON. MARIO U. EMPAL AND HON. ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO – SPONSORS)

Mover : Councilor Melliza Seconder : Councilors Nuñez & Pacquiao

APPROVED on 2ND READING

2. SPPR NO. 2014-10246. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 38, SERIES OF 2014 PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, THIS CITY, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED DAY CARE CENTER FOR GENSANVILLE PHASE 2. (HON. RAMON R. MELLIZA, HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-PESTAÑO, HON. MARIO U. EMPAL AND HON. ROGELIO D. PACQUIAO – SPONSORS)

Mover : Councilor Melliza Seconder : Councilor Nuñez

APPROVED on 2ND READING

Before proceeding to the next item, a recess was declared.

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RECESS @ 9:26 A.M. RESUMED @ 9:45 A.M

OTHER BUSINESS:

ST 1. 1 READING: SPPO NO. 2014-1029. – AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER WITH SALARY GRADE 24 AND HAVING A CAREER STATUS OF APPOINTMENT UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR. (HON. FRANKLIN M. GACAL, JR. – SPONSOR)

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF HON. MELLIZA COMMITTEE ON LAWS, RULES AND REVIEW OF BARANGAY ORDINANCES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS

ST 2. 1 READING: SPPR NO. 2014-10279. – RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TRANSFORMER AT LANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, WITH A PROJECT COST OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00) CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE ELECTRIFICATION, POWER AND ENERGY STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD FUND-SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 01, CALENDAR YEAR 2014. (HON. ARTURO C. CLOMA – SPONSOR)

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF HON. CLOMA COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

3. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2014-10280. – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW OVER THE DEATH OF THE LATE MR. TELESFORO O. SOSA ZOSA, A FORMER DEPARTMENT HEAD OF THE CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS AND CONVEYING PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS BEREAVED FAMILY. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – SPONSOR) Mover : Councilor Nuñez Seconder : Councilors Dinopol & Pacquiao

APPROVED as AMENDED on JOINT SPONSORSHIP

4. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2014-10281. – RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALL TEACHERS OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS CITY. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – SPONSOR)

Mover : Councilor Nuñez Seconder : Councilors Melliza, Pacquiao & Leyson

APPROVED on JOINT SPONSORSHIP

5. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2014-102282. – RESOLUTION CONCURRING THE APPOINTMENT OF MS. LEAH Y. TOLIMAO AS CITY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD II (CGDH-II) OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 454 (d) OF REPUBLIC ACT 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991. (HON. RAMON R. MELLIZA – SPONSOR)

Before the final consideration of this item, Ms. Leah Tolimao was made to answer queries posed by some members of the Council under suspended rules. After some discussion and there being no objection manifested, this item was duly considered.

Mover : Councilor Melliza Seconder : Councilors Llido-Pestaño & Leyson

APPROVED

J. QUESTION AND ANSWER HOUR:

With respect to the concern of Hon. Leyson, he discussed on the safety or security of private residences surrounding the NBI, SARDO Office in Barangay Lagao which office also serves as detention area for persons apprehended by said office. After some discussion and as suggested, Hon. Leyson will avail of the privilege hour next session and that the NBI personnel will be invited to shed light on the said concern.

Another concern raised by Hon. Lagare was regarding the remains of an OFW who met an accident in Jeddah and whose body has already arrived in the city. He continued that the family is not financially capable to handle the burial. In response thereto, the chair referred the matter to Hon. Llido-Pestaño to assist and coordinate the said concern with the City Social Welfare and Development for possible burial assistance from the city government.

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K. ANNOUNCEMENT:

With the success of the PCL National Convention held in the city, the chair commended and congratulated all the City Councilors for a job well done. Some members shared their experiences, the comments and suggestions made by participants who attended said event coming from the different parts of the country. Though sponsoring said event had its flaws but nevertheless it has proven good tandem of General Santos and in sponsoring such event.

The chair announced that members of the 17th Council will have a meeting in the afternoon of Friday next week (October 17, 2014) to discuss the election of committee chairmanships in accordance with the Internal Rules and on the specific role of the Sanggunian with regards to the implementation of Republic Act 10389 known as the “Recognizance Act of 2012”.

At this juncture, the following winners were presented before the August Body, to name: Harmonito “El Huracan De Gensan” Dela Torre, for winning the World Boxing Federation Super Featherweight title against Isaac Junior held at the GSC Gym, Lagao, General Santos City, on September 13, 2014; and Randy Petalcorin for winning the World Boxing Association World Light Flyweight title against Walter Tello held at the Mercedes- Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, on August 26, 2014.

As to the inquiry of Hon. Pacquiao whether these winners will be entitled to cash incentives from the City Government with reference to a city ordinance on the Parangal sa mga Manlalaro, the chair requested Hon. Lagare to assist the winners in claiming the same.

L. ADJOURNMENT:

There being no more matter to discuss and as moved by Councilor Pacquiao, duly seconded by Councilors Llido-Pestaño and Leyson, the chair thereupon declared the 62nd regular session adjourned at 10:45 o’clock in the morning.

SESSION ADJOURNED @ 10:45 A.M.

MINUTES PREPARED BY:

MARIA LOVELLA M. GINDAP Board Secretary III CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTY. ROSENDO A. ROQUE Secretary to the Sanggunian

CONCURRED BY:

SHIRLYN L. BAÑAS-NOGRALES City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

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