During the 38^th Regular Session held on October 15, 2024, the 20th City Council approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 03278-24 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0649-24, both Series of 2024, 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 Understanding (MOU) by and between the City of Davao and the Philippine Business for Education (BPEd) relative to the Youthworks PH”.

 

Further, the Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules Resolution Nos. 03309-24 to 03334-24, all Series of 2024, Recognizing and Commending the Awardees of the Davao City Division Pasidungog 2024 for their exemplary contributions to education and their role in promoting a culture of excellence and innovation in Davao City, viz:

With regards to the Expanded Solo Parent Act or Republic Act No. 11861, wherein amendments were co-authored and co-sponsored by Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go, she shared that one of the key amendments to the said act is the entitlement of solo parents and their children for inclusion in the coverage under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) being administered by Philhealth with premium contribution paid by the national government. Lastly, Councilor Baguilod expressed support to the passage of Senate Bill No. 2828, entitled “An Act Providing Providing for the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs)”, which seeks to provide just compensation and benefits for BHWs, in recognition of their role in delivering basic health services in the barangay level.