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On its 38th Regular Session held on October 10, 2023, the 20^th City Council enacted the following legislations, to wit:

With Councilor Alberto T. Ungab acting as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 37^th Regular Session held on October 3, 2023, the following legislations were duly approved and enacted:

SECOND READING:

Resolution No. 01623-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Creating the Davao City Youth Development Council (DCYDC), Defining its Functions and Purposes and Providing Funds Therefor

Resolution No. 01624-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Creating the Davao City Youth Development Division – the Local Youth Development Office (DCYDD-LYDO) of Davao City, Defining its Functions and Purpose and Providing Funds Therefor

Resolution No. 01627-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Granting the Creation of the Project Implementation Team Relative to the Housing Project Agreements Entered Into by the City with the National Housing Authority

Resolution No. 01629-23, Series of 2023 with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority for the City Mayor to sign, for and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be Entered Into by and Between the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) – XI and the Local Government of Davao, for the Implementation of the 4PH Program, Inviting Attention to Legal Opinion No. 507, Series of 2023, of the Office of the City Legal Officer

SUSPENDED RULES:

Resolution No. 01632-23, Series of 2023

• Resolution supplementing Ordinance No. 00228-23, Series of 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to Engr. Ivan C. Cortez, Acting Zoning Administrator, to Enter Into Settlement or Compromise Agreements with Violators of Ordinance No. 0546-13, Series of 2013, Otherwise Known as “The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Davao City” Setting Compromise Agreement Standards

Resolution No. 01633-23 to 01657-23, all Series of 2023

• Commending and Congratulating the Social Workers of Davao City as Awardees of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) in their Chosen Field, to wit:

PASWI Awardee 2023

Julie Pangan-Dayaday, RSW, MSSW	–	Outstanding Social Worker in the Philippines 2023
Carlyn T. Gambe, RSW, MSSW	–	Outstanding Social Worker in the Philippines 2023
Liwayway A. Caligdong, RSW	–	Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Andres Rhudy B. Ravelo, Jr. PhD	–	Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Eulalia M. Castillo, PhD	–	Plaque of Appreciation 2023
Maria Teresa Dela Rosa, RSW, MSSW	–	Plaque of Appreciation 2023

Outstanding Social Worker in the Philippines (2002-2022)

Minda B. Brigoli	–	2002
Ely Acosta	–	2006
Rodrigo Roble	–	2012
Melba Manapol	–	2016
Mae Fe Templa	–	2016
Merlinda Paragamac	–	2018
Rosita Artos	–	2018
Merriam Estrada	–	2018
Sitti Hassan	–	2018
Desiree Gonzales	–	2018
Jessie Anne Delos Reyes	–	2018
Lindy Trenilla	–	2018
Rogaiya Apadan	–	2018
Norman Baloro	–	2018
Maria Luisa Bermudo	–	2019
Gemma Dela Cruz	–	2019
Helen Omblero	–	2020
Grace Castigon	–	2021
Cirilia Lilibeth Panes	–	2022

Resolution No. 01658-23, Series of 2023

• Commending and Congratulating Mr. Aezer L. Cajegas, an Award-Winning Scientist and Inventor, for Winning the 2nd place in the 2022/2023 Philippine Water Challenge for Inventing the Disaster Water Responder (DWR-100), Truly Bringing Honor to the Philippines in General and to Davao City in Particular

Resolution No. 01659-23 to 01669-23, all Series of 2023

• Congratulating and Commending the 2023 LUNHAW Awardees for their Remarkable Dedication to Practicing and Promoting Green Initiatives Aimed at Safeguarding and Conserving the Environment, to wit:

CATEGORY		LUNHAW AWARDEES
Pollution Control	–	The Coco-Bowl Story of Balai Torrentira
Organic Agriculture	–	Diversified Farm of Sherwin Ontic
	–	Backyard Farm of Junife Lundas
	–	FAITH (Food Always In The Home) Program by GKK San Lorenzo Ruiz
Energy and Water Conservation	–	Energy Conservation: Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Manigo-Perocho Farm Energy and Water Conservation Initiative by BRICCO: Bricks and Blocks
Education and Advocacy	–	Gulayan sa Paaralan of Josefa Llanes Escoda Elementary School and Mahayag National High School
Sustainable Barangay Local Government Unit Practices	–	Sustainable Energy Practices of Barangay Tugbok Proper
Green Champion Award	–	Abundlo Dagohoy Magaway
2023 Lunhaw Ambassadress	–	Princess Ericca Pagayao
Special Posthumous Award	–	Arnold Vandenbroeck

Resolution No. 01670-23, Series of 2023

• Urging the Department of Justice, Through the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police and Other Concerned Offices and Agencies to Investigate the Alleged Unresolved Killings Within Marilog District, this City

Resolution No. 01671-23, Series of 2023

• Requesting the Department of Justice, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police and Other Concerned Offices and Agencies to Investigate the Alleged Existence of Armed Groups and to Make Necessary Steps of Action to Maintain Peace and Order of the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCS) Within the Ancestral Domains of Davao City

            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: