Author: Sangguniang Panglungsod

            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:

            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:

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:

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:

            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:

            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:

            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.

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:

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.

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.