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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.

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            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:

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            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.

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            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.

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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.

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            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.

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