REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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MINUTES OF THE 1ST REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF
THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
BUILDING, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019 AT 9:00 A.M.

PRESENT:

Vice Mayor Loreto B. Acharon Presiding Officer

Councilor Jose Orlando R. Acharon
Councilor Rosalita T. Nuñez
Councilor Lourdes F. Casabuena
Councilor Jose Edmar J. Yumang
Councilor Brix T. Tan
Councilor Franklin M. Gacal, Jr.
Councilor Dominador S. Lagare, Jr.
Councilor Shandee Theresa O. Llido-Pestaño
Councilor Jonathan T. Blando
Councilor Vandyke B, Congson
Councilor Vivencio E. Dinopol
Councilor Richard L. Atendido
Councilor Lucio D. Cawayan, Sr. Indigenous People Mandatory Representative
Councilor John Salvador D. Demdam Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President

ABSENT:
Councilor Lorelie G. Pacquiao Association of Barangay President (OB)

SECRETARIAL STAFF:

Atty. Rosendo A. Roque Secretary to the Sanggunian

Ms. Lolita P. Pedro Board Secretary IV
Ms. Joyce A. Coruña Stenographic Reporter IV
Ms. Loida D. Asan Stenographic Reporter III
Ms. Dina B. Muring -do-
Ms. Lorelie B. Calubad -do-
Ms. Dalisay F. Ignacio -do-
Ms. Jerlyn L. Malupa -do-
Ms. Juliet A. Dela Torre -do-
Ms. Glaiza N. Dequilla Project Development Officer I
Ms. Erica Jane Bendoy Project Development Officer I

A prayer was led by Councilor Jose Orlando Acharon along with the General Santos City Employees
Performing Arts Choir Division and followed by the community singing of the Philippine National Anthem
and the General Santos City Hymn. Thereafter the Honorable Vice Mayor Loreto Acharon acknowledged
the presence of the World Championships of Performing Arts winners and their respective parents, some
department heads and guests around. He also thanked the choir and after expressing his optimism that the
honorable members will be guided by the principle of sound logic and right decisions thereupon called the
session to order and the roll call followed. There being a quorum the session was formally opened for
business.

F. READING AND ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: INAUGURAL REGULAR SESSION

On separate motions of Councilor Acharon jointly seconded by Councilors Nuñez, Casabuena, and
Congson, the reading of the minutes was dispensed with and the same was adopted without any correction.

MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL SESSION – ADOPTED

G. PRIVILEGE HOUR:

1. Hon. John Salvador D. Demdam

Councilor Demdam presented the returnees of the Kenndy-Lugar Youth Exchange Study (KL-YES) Inter-
cultural Programs Philippines and US Embassy American Field Services scholars. These students are from the
different schools in the city. They are Alixandra Pelmin of the GSC National High School who went to

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Tifton, Georgia; Ansari Usman from Irineo L. Santiago High School to Boomington, Indiana and Raquel
Hatulan of Holy Trinity College (HTC) to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Likewise the outgoing KL-YES students are
Mir Tayamen of HTC going to Texas; Yusra Alih of Datu Andiam Manza National High School bound to
Oswego, New York and Jescille Basco of Irineo L. Santiago HS to New Mexico.

Under the Asia Kakehashi Project, the city will also be sending off students from the different high schools
in the city: Kenneth Busaco Masangkay from Buayan to Ushiku City, Ibaraki, Japan; Christian David
Inocencio from GSCNHS going to Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan; and Angel Joy Alayacyac from HTC
to Fukui, Japan.

The foreign students that will be studying here in the city were also introduced. They are Shinobu Hoshi
and Ms. Julian Mayumi Kawashima, both from Japan and Sayil Elif from Turkey.

At this juncture, the city’s contestants to the World Championships of Performing Arts held in Long
Beach, California, USA on July 12-29, 2019, were also presented. Ms. Zaina Lucy Torrecampo won bronze
medal in Ballet Solo Junior Category; Aran Miguel Villanueva won 1 silver and 2 bronze in Instrumentals
(violin) and Fahad Escudero won 2 gold medals and 1 silver in various categories. The competition events
were dancing, singing, modeling, acting, instrumentals and variety arts where 74 countries accordingly
participated. The latter was given a chance to speak and told the body of their struggles in the said
competition. Thereafter, the honorable members ventilated their concerns as to how they could find
mechanism to give financial support to contestants representing the city. Councilor Gacal said the head of
the YADO should prepare the proposal and pass it to the sanggunian.

Councilor Demdam also commended Mr. Jacerin Abad for winning gold medal in Pencak Silat
Championship held in Thailand on April 3-6, 2019 and Mr. Junerick Dumaguing silver and broze in Athletics.
The honorable members had photo opportunity then with the winners with their parents, KL-YES and
exchange scholar students.

Lastly, Councilor Demdam presented SK President Alfredo Santander III of Brgy. Katangawan, this city,
who was nominated to be one of the finalists in the Best Project in Health, a nationwide competition. The
contestants are required to attend the Ideas Positive Youth Forum on Public Health 2019, to be held on
August 9-12, 2019. Another contestant to the 13th International Earth Science Olympiad to be held in South
Korea was also seeking financial support. He is Jonyle T. Suriaga.

At this instance, the chair recognized the presence of Brgy. Kagawad Samuel Bantigan of Fatima, Brgy.
Kagawad Nora Arana of Apopong, Prk. Chairman Christofer Kabaron with his Prk, Kagawad Emma
Mentania.

As moved and seconded, the first order of business that were discussed were the approval of the
Internal Rules of Procedures and the election of the different chairpersons of the different committees of the
19th Sanggunian.

H. QUESTION AND ANSWER HOUR : NONE

I. COMMITTEE REPORT: NONE

J. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS:

i.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

ii.BUSINESS OF THE DAY:

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

1. SPPO NO. 1919-0001- AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SOCIAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILY OF THE VICTIMS OF MURDER/SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN
THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, PROMULGATING POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PENALTIES
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/S PONSOR)

2. SPPO NO. 1919-0002- AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE BARANGAY BIOSECURITY

KNOWLEDGE CORNER TO ELIMINATE INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN GENERAL
SANTOS CITY, PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(H ON . J OSE E DMAR J. Y UMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

3. SPPO NO. 1919-0003- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MONETARY REWARD TO RELIABLE

INFORMANT/WITNESS OF HEINOUS CRIMES IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, PROMULGATING
POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON . JOSE EDMAR J.
Y UMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

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4. SPPO NO. 1919-0004- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CASH GIFT TO EVERY CITIZEN MANIFESTING A
COMMENDABLE ACT OF HONESTY IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, PROMULGATING POLICIES
AND GUIDELINES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR; H ON . LOURDES F. CASABUENA – CO -AUTHOR/CO -SPONSOR )

5. SPPO NO. 1919-0005- AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS’ RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES MONITORING COMMITTEE, ENHANCING THE FULL
IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS, AND OTHER RELEVANT LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS
UPLIFTING THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF TEACHERS, PROVIDING POLICIES, GUIDELINES, AND
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (H ON. J OSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

6. SPPO NO. 1919-0006- AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF

THE CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE. (HON . JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
7. SPPO NO. 1919-0007- AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF
THE CITY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
8. SPPO NO. 1919-0008- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH, AS
BUILT HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO -PESTAÑO –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

9. SPPO NO. 1919-0009- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NLSA-LASEDECO HOSPITAL NOW KNOWN
AS JORGE P. ROYECA CITY HOSPITAL, AS BUILT HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS.
(H ON . SHANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO -PESTAÑO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

10. SPPO NO. 1919-0010- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE LAGAO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORMERLY KNOWN AS BUAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS BUILT HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF
GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. S HANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO -PESTAÑO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

11. SPPO NO. 1919-0011- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING OCTOBER 28 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE “TRI-
PEOPLES DAY” IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. JONATHAN T. BLANDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

12. SPPO NO. 1919-0012- AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANT OF MONTHLY

ALLOWANCE/HONORARIUM TO THE JUDGES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS (RTC),
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS IN CITIES (MTCC), CITY PROSECUTORS, ASSISTANT CITY
PROSECUTORS, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, LAWYERS OF THE PUBLIC ATTORNEYS OFFICE (PAO),
AND CLERKS OF COURT. (H ON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

13. SPPO NO. 1919-0013- AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SIX MILLION
NINE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY SIX PESOS AND SEVENTY
CENTAVOS (Php 6,963,266.70) TO COVER THE TOTAL PROJECT COST FOR THE THREE (3)
SUBPROJECTS UNDER DAR’S IARCDSP IN BARANGAYS TINAGACAN AND SAN JOSE, THIS CITY.
(H ON . FRANKLIN M. GACAL,J R . – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

14. SPPO NO. 1919-0014- AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS (ISPs) IN
GENERAL SANTOS CITY TO DELIVER A MINIMUM INTERNET SPEED OF TEN MEGABYTES PER
SECOND (10Mbps) FOR ALL INTERNET CONNECTION SUBSCRIBERS, PROVIDING POLICIES,
GUIDELINES AND PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

15. SPPO NO. 1919-0015- AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING AND STRENGHTENING THE

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW (CICL) IN GENERAL
SANTOS CITY, PROVIDING POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

16. SPPO NO. 1919-0016- AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNERS, OPERATORS, LESSEES, CONTRACTORS
AND CONCESSIONAIRES OF ALL COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS/BUILDING ESTABLISHMENTS IN GENERAL
SANTOS CITY TO SECURE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AS A STANDARD REQUISITE FOR BUSINESS
PERMIT, PROVIDING POLICIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

17. SPPO NO. 1919-0017- AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE BARANGAY TANOD DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PROVIDINGS POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

18. SPPO NO. 1919-0018- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE HALAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PROVIDING POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND FUNDS THEREFORE,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

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19. SPPO NO. 1919-0019- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE WELFARE
AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PROVIDING POLICIES/GUIDELINES AND
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (H ON. J OSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

20. SPPO NO. 1919-0020- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR
TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE DRIVERS IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, PROVIDING POLICIES,
GUIDELINES AND FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

21. SPPO NO. 1919-0021- AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SEAL OF GOOD BARANGAY
GOVERNANCE PROGRAM IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PROVIDING POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (H ON. J OSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

22. SPPO NO. 1919-0022- AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ENTRY, SNEAKING, POSSESSION AND
USE OF ALL CONTRABANDS, FORBIDDEN DEVICES, MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES IN THE GENERAL
SANTOS CITY JAIL, PROVIDING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND
PENALTIES THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON . JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

23. SPPR NO. 1919-00003 - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF BARANGAY RESOLUTION NO.
58, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF MABUHAY, THIS CITY,
AUTHORIZING THE PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. ANA MARIE LAURENTE-BOGA, TO ACCEPT THE
DEED OF DONATION REPRESENTING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL OF MABUHAY, AS A DONEE AND
PEARLY SHELL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, DULY REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, MS. LOIDA
GREGORIO, AS DONOR OF SOME PARCELS OF LAND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS
PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE AND CONVENIENCE. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J.
Y UMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

24. SPPR NO. 1919-00004 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE RONNEL C.
RIVERA TO ENTER INTO A TRIPARTITE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (TMOA) WITH THE
NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION (NIA) AND SINAWAL CABUAY IRRIGATORS
ASSOCIATION (SCIA), IN REGARD TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT THE
DEMONSTRATION FARM OF CITY AGRICULTURIST’S OFFICE LOCATED AT CABUAY, BARANGAY
SINAWAL, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
25. SPPR NO. 1919-00014- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HON. RONNEL CHUA
RIVERA, TO TURN-OVER ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES ACQUIRED BY THE CITY, TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED). (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

26. SPPR NO. 1919-00015- RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE SPECIAL PATENT APPLICATION OF
BANISIL HIGH SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED) OVER LOT NO. 02, MR-12-000002,
CONTAINING AN AREA OF 11,698 SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN BARANGAY
TAMBLER, THIS CITY. (HON . ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

27. SPPR NO. 1919-00016- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 42, SERIES OF
2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF SINAWAL, THIS CITY, CERTIFYING THE
CONDUCT OF A CONSULTATIVE MEETING HELD ON MAY 28, 2019, RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STOREY BODEGA LOCATED AT ALBERT MORROW HIGHWAY, BARANGAY
SINAWAL, GENERAL SANTOS CITY, APPLIED FOR BY MR. ROBERT SALES. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

28. SPPR NO. 1919-00017- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 64, SERIES OF
2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF KATANGAWAN, THIS CITY, CERTIFYING THE
CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC CONSULTATION HELD ON JUNE 18, 2019, RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL TWO-UNIT POULTRY BUILDING, LOCATED AT PUROK 6A,
BARANGAY KATANGAWAN, GENERAL SANTOS CITY, APPLIED FOR BY MR. SANCHO
VILLAGONZALO. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

29. SPPR NO. 1919-00018- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 31, SERIES OF
2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF DADIANGAS EAST,
CONFIRMING/RECOGNIZING THE PEOPLE’S PARK AS BARANGAY TOURISM ICON IN BARANGAY
DADIANGAS EAST, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. SHANDEE THERESA O. L LIDO -PESTAÑO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

30. SPPR NO. 1919-00019- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 13, SERIES OF
2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF APOPONG, REQUESTING THE NATIONAL
HOUSEHOLD TARGETING SYSTEM FOR POVERTY REDUCTION (NHTS-PR) OF SOCIAL WELFARE
AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, FOR A SPECIAL REVALIDATION OR RESURVEY FOR BARANGAY
APOPONG, TO ACCOMMODATE MORE LESS FORTUNATE INDIVIDUALS TO THE PANTAWID

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 PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM. (HON. SHANDEE
THERESA O. LLIDO -PESTAÑO – A UTHOR /SPONSOR )

31. SPPR NO. 1919-00037- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 069, SERIES
OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF MABUHAY, THIS CITY, CERTIFYING THE
CONDUCT OF A COMMUNITY CONSULTATION HELD ON JULY 10, 2019, RELATIVE TO THE
PROPOSED NUEVA VIDA-MABUHAY GENSAN SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT PUROK 17, BARANGAY
MABUHAY, GENERAL SANTOS CITY, APPLIED FOR BY NATION BUILDING GLOBAL LOGISTICS
CORPORATION. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

32. SPPR NO. 1919-00038- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 13, SERIES OF
2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF SAN ISIDRO, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL
BARANGAY TOURISM ICON OF SAN ISIDRO, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. S HANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO-
PESTAÑO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

33. SPPR NO. 1919-00034- RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM OF
WORKS (POW), APPROVED BUDGET FOR THE CONTRACT (ABC), PROJECT PROCUREMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN (PPMP), PERT-CPM, SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILED PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL NICHE AT ANTONIO C. ACHARON MEMORIAL PARK,
BARANGAY FATIMA, THIS CITY, WITH A PROJECT COST OF ₱ 4,898,605.55, CHARGEABLE AGAINST
THE CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/JOINT
SPONSORSHIP )

(b.) THIRD & FINAL READING: None

(c.) URGENT MATTERS:

As moved and seconded Item No. 1 of the Urgent Matters was first discussed and approved by the body and
eventually followed by the election of the different standing committees.

1. SPPIR NO. 1919-00002- RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE (IRP) OF
THE 19th SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J.
Y UMANG –AUTHOR/J OINT SPONSORSHIP )

AMENDMENTS:
1. In the title, it was changed from 18 th to 19 th
2. In Section 8 the “The President Pro-Tempore” was deleted.
3. The President Pro-Tempore shall be the No. 1 councilor who garnered the highest vote during the
election. (subject to style)
4. In Section 15 the phrase “to be elected from among the members of the Sanggunian” was deleted.
5. In Section 16 No. 4 “Human Rights” was deleted and was made as another committee.
6. In Section 16 No. 18 shall read as Committee on Sister City and International Relations
7. Another committee was created – Committee on Cleanliness and Physical Enhancement
8. In Section 49, the “Question and Answer Hour” was moved after the “Privilege Hour”

There was a motion filed by Councilor Yumang to have a majority floor leader but it was negated
by some of the honorable members. A division of the body followed and the motion of Councilor
Yumang was lost. The main motion was moved by Councilor Gacal and jointly seconded by
Honorable Members Acharon, Nuñez, Casabuena, and Pestaño. The chair ruled the foregoing as
approved.

APPROVED AS AMENDED

1.1. RESOLUTION ELECTING THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE DIFFERENT STANDING COMMITTEES OF

THE 19TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD.

1. Committee on Agriculture – Councilor Brix T. Tan

2. Committee on Appointments & Government Reorganization – Councilor Jose Edmar J. Yumang
3. Committee on Barangay Affairs – Councilor Lorelie G. Pacquiao
4. Committee on Blue Ribbon & Anti-Graft – Councilor Dominador S. Lagare
5. Committee on Finance, Ways & Means, Appropriations – Councilor Franklin M. Gacal, Jr.
6. Committee on City Land Use, Urban Planning & Development – Councilor Rosalita T. Nuñez
7. Committee on Climate Change Adaptation & Environment – Councilor Shandee Theresa
Llido-Pestaño
9. Committee on Consumer Welfare – Councilor Jose Orlando R. Acharon
10. Committee on Cooperatives, Livelihood, People Empowerment & Participation - Councilor
Dominador S. Lagare
11. Committee on Economic Enterprises – Councilor Jonathan T. Blando

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12. Committee on Education – Councilor Rosalita T. Nuñez
13. Committee on the Elderly, Differently-Abled Persons & Social Services – Councilor Lourdes
F. Casabuena
13. Committee on Fisheries, Marine Life & Aquatic Resources – Councilor Brix T. Tan
14. Committee on Games & Amusements – Councilor Franklin M. Gacal, Jr.
15. Committee on Gender Equality, Family and Children’s Welfare & Population Management –
Councilor Lorelie G. Pacquiao
16. Committee on Health & Sanitation – Councilor Rosalita T. Nuñez
17. Committee on Indigenous Peoples – Councilor Lucio D. Cawayan, Sr.
18. Committee on Sister City and International Relations – Councilor Shandee Theresa Llido-Pestaño
19. Committee on Labor & Overseas Employment – Councilor Richard L. Atendido
20. Committee on Laws, Rules and Review of Barangay Ordinances & Executive Orders – Councilor
Jose Edmar J. Yumang
21. Committee on Local Government Unit and Proprietary Real Properties – Councilor Dominador
S. Lagare, Jr.
22. Committee on Muslim Affairs – Councilor Jonathan T. Blando
23. Committee on Public Affairs & Information – Councilor Vivencio E. Dinopol
24. Committee on Public Order & Safety – Councilor Jose Edmar J. Yumang
25. Committee on Public Utilities – Councilor Vandyke B. Congson
26. Committee on Public Works & Infrastructure – Councilor Lorelie G. Pacquiao
27. Committee on Recognizance – Councilor Jose Edmar J. Yumang
28. Committee on Tourism, Culture & the Arts – Councilor Shandee Theresa Llido-Pestaño
29. Committee on Trade, Commerce & Industry – Councilor Brix T. Tan
30. Committee on Transportation – Councilor Franklin M. Gacal, Jr.
31. Committee on Urban Poor Affairs – Councilor Vandyke B. Congson
32. Committee on Youth Affairs, Sports Development & Physical Fitness – Councilor John
Salvador D. Demdam
33. Committee on Human Rights – Councilor Jose Orlando R. Acharon
34. Committee on Cleanliness and Physical Enhancement – Councilor Lourdes F. Casabuena

Mover - Councilor Yumang

Seconder - Councilor Nuñez, Casabuena, Tan

APPROVED

2. SPPR NO. 1919-00022- RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE

PHILIPPINES, RODRIGO R. DUTERTE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 AS A NON-WORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS IN VIEW OF THE CELEBRATION OF ITS 21 st TUNA
FESTIVAL AND 52ND INAUGURAL DAY CELEBRATION. (HON. S HANDEE THERESA O. LLIDO -PESTAÑO –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Pestaño

Seconder - Councilors Nuñez, Casabuena, Yumang, Congson

APPROVED IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

3. SPPR NO. 1919-00005- RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING KA EDUARDO V. MANALO FOR HIS TEN
YEARS OF VICTORIOUS LEADERSHIP AS THE EXECUTIVE MINISTER OF THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO. (HON.
LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR /SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Casabuena

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Tan, Pestaño, Congson, Dinopol

Note: All councilors are co-sponsors

APPROVED IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

4. SPPR NO. 1919-00006- RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES TO BAN THE
MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF MERCURY-CONTAINING SKIN WHITENING
COSMETICS. (HON. LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Casabuena

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Yumang, Tan, Pestaño, Dinopol

APPROVED IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

5. SPPR NO. 1919-00008- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY CONEL,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P9,902,426.00 TO BE IN

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 CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL , JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

6. SPPR NO. 1919-00009- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY MABUHAY,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P21,305,500.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

7. SPPR NO. 1919-00010- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY SAN JOSE,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P9,636,582.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL , JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Yumang, Tan, Pestaño, Dinopol

ITEM NOS. 5, 6, 7 – APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

8. SPPR NO. 1919-00012- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. CARLOS CHAN TO HOLD AN

ELIMINATION ROUND FOR SGBA DERBY ON AUGUST 9, 2019 AT APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY
APOPONG, THIS CITY. (HON . FRANKLIN M. GACAL,JR . – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

9. SPPR NO. 1919-00013- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. CARLOS CHAN TO HOLD A 1-COCK
ULUTAN ON AUGUST 8, 15, 22 AND 29, 2019 AT APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS
CITY. (HON. FRANKLIN M. GACAL,JR . – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Tan

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Pestaño, Cawayan

ITEM NOS. 8-9 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

10. SPPR NO. 1919-00020- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY LAGAO,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P45,071,228.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

11. SPPR NO. 1919-00021- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY SAN
ISIDRO, THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P38,720,000.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL , JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Yumang, Tan, Pestaño, Dinopol

ITEM NOS. 10-11 – APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

12.SPPR NO. 1919-00023- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING HIGHEST FORM OF COMMENDATION AND

PROFOUND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY DEPARTMENT HEAD II OF THE
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, LEAH Y. TOLIMAO FOR HAVING
BEEN CONFERRED THE “PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PMAP):
PEOPLE MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR PUBLIC SECTOR” DURING THE 43 RD PEOPLE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PMAP) ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD AT THE
WATERFRONT HOTEL, CEBU CITY, ON JULY 17, 2019. (HON. JONATHAN T. BLANDO – AUTHOR/JOINT
SPONSORSHIP )

13. SPPR NO. 1919-00024- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING HIGHEST FORM OF COMMENDATION AND
PROFOUND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY MAYOR OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY, HONORABLE
RONNEL C. RIVERA FOR HAVING BEEN CONFERRED THE PRESTIGIOUS “PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PMAP): EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR PUBLIC
SECTOR” DURING THE 43RD PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PMAP)
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD AT THE WATERFRONT HOTEL, CEBU CITY, ON JULY 17, 2019. (HON.
J ONATHAN T. BLANDO – AUTHOR /J OINT SPONSORSHIP )

Mover - Councilor Blando

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Tan, Pestaño

ITEM NOS. 12-13 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

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14. SPPR NO. 1919-00025- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEP SORROW OVER THE DEMISE OF ATTORNEY
MARIANO S. LUGARES WHO PASSED AWAY LAST JULY 13, 2019 AND CONVEYING SINCEREST
SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY. (HON. LOURDES F. CASABUENA –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Casabuena

Seconder - Councilors Tan, Pestaño

APPROVED IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

15.SPPR NO. 1919-00026- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY BALUAN,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P7,105,298.00 TO BE IN CONFORMITY
WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER APPLICABLE
LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON. FRANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Yumang, Tan, Pestaño, Dinopol

APPROVED

16.SPPR NO. 1919-00027- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO. 064, SERIES
OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF MABUHAY, THIS CITY, RE: RESOLUTION
INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD CONCRETING
(FARM TO MARKET ROAD) LOCATED AT PUROK 7 TO PUROK 20 OF BARANGAY MABUHAY,
GENERAL SANTOS CITY AMOUNTING TO TEN MILLION (PHP 10, 000, 000.00) PESOS. (HON. LORELIE
G. PACQUIAO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Yumang

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Tan

APPROVED

17.SPPR NO. 1919-00028- RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION REGION XII, HEADED BY DR. ALLAN GABRIEL FARNAZO, CESO IV, FOR HIS
EXEMPLARY DEED WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATION OF THE
LAUNCHING FOR OPLAN KALUSUGAN SA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (OK SA DEPED) LAST
JULY 24, 2019. (HON. LOURDES F. CASABUENA & HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – AUTHORS/SPONSORS)

18. SPPR NO. 1919-00029- RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING SENATOR

EMMANUEL “MANNY” PACQUIAO FOR WINNING THE WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION (WBA)
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST KEITH THURMAN IN THEIR BOXING MATCH HELD AT THE
MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA, LAS VEGAS ON JULY 21, 2019. (HON. L OURDES F. CASABUENA –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

19.SPPR NO. 1919-00030- RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE INDIGENOUS

PEOPLES MANDATORY REPRESENTATIVE (IPMR), HONORABLE LUCIO D. CAWAYAN, JR. AND
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES AFFAIRS DIVISION HEADED BY JOCELYN LAMBAC KANDA
FOR EXEMPLARY DEED WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATION OF THE CITY’S
5TH BLAAN DAY HELD ON JULY 22, 2019. (HON. LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Casabuena

Seconder - Councilors Tan, Pestaño

ITEM NOS. 17 TO 19 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

20.SPPR NO. 1919-00031- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY LABANGAL,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P45,355,222.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Yumang, Tan, Pestaño, Dinopol

APPROVED

21.SPPR NO. 1919-00032- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF BARANGAY RESOLUTION NO.
04, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF DADIANGAS WEST, THIS CITY,
APPROVING THE PROGRAM OF WORKS (POW), PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

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 (PPMP), PERT-CPM, SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILED PLANS OF THE PROJECT, FOR THE PROPOSED
RENOVATION OF ALS CLASSROOM AT PASCES DISTRICT OFFICE (MPB), BARANGAY DADIANGAS
WEST, THIS CITY, WITH A PROJECT COST OF ₱ 600,000.00, CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE
BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT FUND. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –AUTHOR/JOINT SPONSORSHIP )

22. SPPR NO. 1919-00033- RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF BARANGAY RESOLUTION NO.
05, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF DADIANGAS WEST, THIS CITY,
APPROVING THE PROGRAM OF WORKS (POW), PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
(PPMP), PERT-CPM, SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILED PLANS OF THE PROJECT, FOR THE PROPOSED
CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND WITH LANDSCAPING IN BARANGAY DADIANGAS WEST, THIS CITY,
WITH A PROJECT COST OF ₱ 784,514.88, CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE BARANGAY DEVELOPMENT
FUND. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. Y UMANG –AUTHOR/JOINT SPONSORSHIP )

Mover - Councilor Yumang

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Tan, Dinopol

ITEM NOS. 21, 22 - APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

23. SPPR NO. 1919-00035- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY SINAWAL,
THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P11,285,747.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena. Tan, Pestaño

APPROVED

24. SPPR NO. 1919-00036- RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY
KATANGAWAN, THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P11,745,584.00 TO BE
IN CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND
OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (H ON. F RANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Tan, Pestaño

APPROVED

25. SPPR NO. 1919-00039- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND COMMENDATION AND

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SOUTH COTABATO SWINE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION (SOCOSPA)
THRU ITS PRESIDENT, RAMIL O. LIM FOR SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZING THE 10TH LECHON
FESTIVAL HELD AT THE OVAL PLAZA ON JULY 27, 2019. (HON. JONATHAN T. BLANDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Blando

Co-Author - Councilor Tan
Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Tan, Pestaño

APPROVED

26. SPPR NO. 1919-00040- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. GEORGIE FERNANDEZ TO HOLD A
SPECIAL HACKFIGHT ON AUGUST 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2019 AT CALUMPANG ROUND GARDEN ARENA,
BARANGAY CALUMPANG, THIS CITY. (HON. F RANKLIN M. GACAL,JR . – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

27. SPPR NO. 1919-00041- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. GEORGIE FERNANDEZ TO HOLD A 3-
COCK/STAG DERBY ON AUGUST 28, 2019 AT CALUMPANG ROUND GARDEN ARENA, BARANGAY
CALUMPANG, THIS CITY. (HON. FRANKLIN M. GACAL,JR . – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Tan

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Pestaño, Congson

ITEM NOS. 26-27 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

28. SPPR NO. 1919-00043- RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 584, SERIES OF 2018
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2019 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (AIP) OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS SO AS TO INCLUDE NEW PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND
ACTIVITIES (PPAs) AND CHANGE OF PROJECT TITLE. (HON . FRANKLIN M. GACAL ,JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Amendments:

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 1. Completion of evacuation center at Prk. DARBCI, Brgy. Apopong – P5 Million
2. Road concreting and drainage along Lacap St. from Nuñez St. going to St. Michael Street – P20 Million
3. Culture and Arts Festival under CEMCDO – P500 Thousand
4. Road concreting and drainage from 1st Barrio Lagao going to in front of SPED going to Diversion Road
– P45 Million
5. Additional P10 Million for the opening of Mental Health Center at the Jorge P. Royeca City Hospital
6. P10 Million for the fight against dengue.

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Yumang, Tan, Pestaño

APPROVED

(d.) SECOND READING: None

iii. OTHER BUSINESS:

1. URGENT: SPPIR NO. 1919-00057. - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE
(IRP) OF THE 18th SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS (JOINT
SPONSORSHIP )

ALREADY APPROVED

2. 1ST READING: SPPO NO. 1919-0023. - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM

FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY
THROUGH THE CREATION OF THE ANTI-ILLEGAL GAMBLING COUNCIL/TASK FORCE,
PROVIDING POLICIES AND FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ( HON. JOSE E DMAR J.
Y UMANG – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

3. 1ST READING: SPPO NO. 1919-0024. - AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO
PROVIDE A GARAGE WITHIN THE PREMISES OF THEIR RESIDENTIAL HOUSES AND OTHER SIMILAR
ESTABLISHMENTS IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PROVIDING POLICIES AND PENALTIES THEREOF, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (H ON. JOSE ORLANDO R. A CHARON – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

4. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00011. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
38, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF SINAWAL, THIS CITY,
AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. RODOLFO O. LOZANO TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE CITY MAYOR, HON. RONNEL C. RIVERA,
WITH REGARD TO THE TRANFERS OF FUNDS FROM CITY TO THE BARANGAY FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS UNDER SUBSIDY TO LGUs PURSUANT
TO COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) CIRCULAR NO. 2012-001, DATED JUNE 14, 2012. (HON. JOSE
EDMAR J. Y UMANG – AUTHOR/S PONSOR)

5. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00042. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
16, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF CALUMPANG, THIS CITY,
AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. ARTHUR RYAN R. DUPALCO, TO ENTER INTO
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH CITY MAYOR, HON. RONNEL C. RIVERA FOR THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY TO BARANGAY, RELATIVE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS UNDER SUBSIDY TO LGU’s PURSUANT TO COMMISSION ON
AUDIT (COA) CIRCULAR NO. 2012-001, DATED JUNE 14, 2012. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

6. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00046. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
1, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF SAN ISIDRO, THIS CITY,
AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. EDWARD FREDERICK J. YUMANG, TO ENTER
INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE CITY MAYOR, HON. RONNEL C.
RIVERA, RELATIVED TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE CITY AID. ( HON.
J OSE EDMAR J. Y UMANG – AUTHOR /SPONSOR )

7. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00047. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
17, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF MABUHAY, THIS CITY,
RECOGNIZING MABUHAY TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (MATRANSCO) FOR RENDERING
SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARANGAY MABUHAY, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. ( HON . JOSE E DMAR
J. Y UMANG – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

8. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00048. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
102, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF LAGAO, THIS CITY,

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 CERTIFYING THE CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION HELD ON JULY 16, RELATIVE TO
THE PROPOSED COVERED ROOF GARAGE LOCATED AT GERONIMO STREET, BARANGAY LAGAO,
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, APPLIED FOR BY CYRIL Y. ANG. ( HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

9. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00049. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF BARANGAY
RESOLUTION NO. 74-B, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF
LABANGAL, THIS CITY, AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. LORELIE G. PACQUIAO, TO
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE CITY MAYOR, HON. RONNEL
C. RIVERA FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS COMMONLY KNOWN AS CITY AID. ( HON . JOSE EDMAR J.
Y UMANG – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

10. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00050. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION
NO. 69, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, THIS CITY,
AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. NICANORA T. VARGAS, TO ENTER INTO
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH CITY MAYOR, HON, RONNEL C. RIVERA FOR THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE CITY AID. (HON. JOSE EDMAR J. YUMANG –
AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

11. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00051. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF RESOLUTION NO.
72, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, THIS CITY,
AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. NICANORA T. VARGAS, TO NEGOTIATE, ENTER
INTO AND SIGN CONTRACTS IN BEHALF OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, GENERAL
SANTOS CITY. (HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

12. 1ST READING: SPPR NO. 1919-00052. - RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE VALIDITY OF BARANGAY
RESOLUTION NO. 74, SERIES OF 2019, PASSED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BULA, THIS
CITY, AUTHORIZING ITS PUNONG BARANGAY, HON. NICANORA T. VARGAS, TO PROCESS,
ENDORSE AND FACILITATE THE LAND TITLE OF BARANGAY HALL COMPOUND, ZONE 7,
BARANGAY BULA, GENERAL SANTOS CITY TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT. ( HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG
– AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

ITEM NOS. 1 TO 12 REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES

13. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00007. - RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MANAGEMENT OF CINEMA
HOUSES OF KCC MALL, SM CITY MALL, GAISANO MALL, AND ROBINSONS PLACE MALL, ALL IN
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, TO COLLECT ADDITIONAL ONE PESO (P1.00) FOR EVERY TICKET ISSUED
TO THEIR CUSTOMERS STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 UP TO DECEMBER 31, 2019, THE PROCEEDS
THEREOF SHALL BE DONATED TO THE PHILIPPINE COUNCILORS LEAGUE, GENERAL SANTOS CITY,
FOR COMMUNITY-BASED OPERATIONS AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICES. ( HON. JOSE E DMAR J. YUMANG
– AUTHOR/J OINT SPONSORSHIP )

RECONSIDERED AS FIRST READING

14. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00044. - RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COMMENDATION AND

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY ATHLETES FOR WINNING 1 GOLD, 1 SILVER
AND 3 BRONZE MEDALS IN THE 7TH PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION (PSC)-PHILIPPINE SPORTS
ASSOCIATION FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED (PHILSPADA) NATIONAL PARA GAMES HELD AT THE
BULACAN SPORTS COMPLEX, MALOLOS BULACAN ON MAY 23-31, 2019. (HON. JOHN SALVADOR D.
D EMDAM – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

15. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00045. - RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COMMENDATION AND

CONGRATULATIONS TO JACIREN U. ABAD FOR WINNING THE GOLD MEDAL AWARD, TANDING
CLASS C MALE CATEGORY IN THE 1ST ASEAN UNIVERSITY PENCAK SILAT IPE CHAMPIONSHIP HELD
IN THAILAND ON APRIL 03-06, 2019. (HON. JOHN SALVADOR D. DEMDAM – AUTHOR/S PONSOR)

16. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00053. - RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COMMENDATION AND GIVING
SPECIAL CITATION TO ZAINA LUCY TORRECAMPO FOR WINNING THE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD
IN DANCE BALLET SOLO JUNIOR CATEGORY OF THE RECENT 23 RD ANNUAL WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP OF PERFORMING ARTS (WCOPA) HELD IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA ON
JULY 12-21, 2019. (HON. JOHN SALVADOR D. DEMDAM – SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Pestaño

Seconder - Councilors Nuñez, Casabuena, Tan, Blando

ITEM NOS. 14, 15, 16 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

17. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00054. - RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COMMENDATION AND GIVING
SPECIAL CITATION TO FAHAD “SKY” ESCUDERO FOR WINNING 3 GOLD MEDALS AND 1 SILVER

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 MEDAL IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF THE RECENT 23RD ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF
PERFORMING ARTS (WCOPA) HELD IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA ON JULY 12-21, 2019.
(HON. JOHN SALVADOR D. DEMDAM – SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Pestaño

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Tan, Blando

APPROVED AS AMENDED IN JOINT SPONSORSHIP

18. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00055. - RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COMMENDATION AND GIVING
SPECIAL CITATION TO ARAN MIGUEL B. VILLANUEVA FOR WINNING 1 SILVER MEDAL AND 2
BRONZE MEDALS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF THE RECENT 23 RD ANNUAL WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP OF PERFORMING ARTS (WCOPA) HELD IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA ON
JULY 12-21, 2019. (HON. JOHN SALVADOR D. DEMDAM – SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Pestaño

Seconder - Councilors Nuñez, Casabuena, Tan, Blando

APPROVED

19. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00056. - RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION
AUTHORITY (NIA) TO FAST TRACK THE CONSTRUCTION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT PUROK
BANLABO, BARANGAY SAN JOSE, GENERAL SANTOS CITY. (HON. BRIX T. TAN – A UTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Tan

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Cawayan

APPROVED

20. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00058. - KAPASYAHANG HUMIHILING SA LAHAT NG AHENSIYA NG

PAMAHALAANG LOKAL NG LUNGSOD NG HENERAL SANTOS, PRIBADO AT PAMPUBLIKONG
PAARALAN, MGA ESTABLISEMENTO, AT MGA TANGGAPAN, ANG PAGGAMIT NG WIKANG
FILIPINO SA BUONG BUWAN NG AGOSTO SA MGA PANGUNAHING TALAKAYAN, USAPIN, HAING
RESOLUSYON SA MGA REGULAR NA SESYON BILANG PAKIKILAHOK SA PAGDIRIWANG NG BUWAN
NG WIKA AT ANG PAGHIKAYAT SA MGA MAMAMAYAN NG PATULOY NA PAGKILALA SA WIKANG
PAMBANSA. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ – MAY A KDA

Mover - Councilor Nuñez

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Tan, Pestaño

APPROVED

21. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00059. - RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY
FATIMA, THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P50,219,885.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

22. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00060. - RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY
UPPER LABAY, THIS CITY, FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF P3,697,156.00 TO BE IN
CONFORMITY WITH BOOK II, TITLE V OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON . F RANKLIN M. GACAL – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)

Mover - Councilor Gacal

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Pestaño, Blando, Cawayan

ITEM NOS. 21-22 APPROVED UNDER OMNIBUS MOTION

23. URGENT: SPPR NO. 1919-00061. - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. RENATO SUICO TO HOLD A 4-
STAG DERBY ON AUGUST 06, 2019 AT KATANGAWAN SQUARE GARDEN, BARANGAY
KATANGAWAN, THIS CITY. (HON. F RANKLIN M. GACAL – AUTHOR/SPONSOR )

Mover - Councilor Tan

Seconder - Councilors Casabuena, Pestaño

APPROVED

24. URGENT: RESOLUTION URGING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) THROUGH ITS REGIONAL
OFFICE XII TO MAKE CLARIFICATION ON THE REVISED GUIDELINES ON THE DETERMINATION OF

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 POSITIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGU) (MC NO. 12, S. 2011) WITH RESPECT TO THE
LOCAL LEGISLATIVE STAFF ASSISTANT III (LLSA III),

Mover - Councilor Lagare

Seconder - Councilors Acharon, Casabuena, Tan, Pestaño, Congson

APPROVED

K. ANNOUNCEMENT: NONE

L. ADJOURNMENT :

There being no more matter to take up and as moved by Councilor Congson jointly seconded by
Councilors Casabuena, Tan and Pestaño, the chair thereupon ruled the session adjourned at about 2:20 in
the afternoon.

SESSION ADJOURNED

Prepared by:

LOLITA P. PEDRO
Board Secretary IV

Certified correct:

ATTY. ROSENDO A. ROQUE

Secretary to the Sanggunian

Concurred with by:

ATTY. LORETO B. ACHARON

City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

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