Author: Sangguniang Panglungsod

            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:

            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.

            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.

            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.

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.

            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.

            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.

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.

            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).

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: