Minutes 6th August 13 2019 19th Council Hce

MINUTES OF THE 6th REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19TH CITY COUNCIL HELD ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019, AT THE SESSION HALL, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD,

CITY OF DAVAO
PRESENT:
Councilor Alberto T. Ungab Temporary Presiding Officer
Councilor Nilo D. Abellera
Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula
Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag
Councilor Dante L. Apostol, Sr.
Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan
Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan
Councilor Pilar C. Braga
Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III
Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang
Councilor Jonard C. Dayap
Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr.
Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr.
Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod
Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus
Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic
Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar
Councilor Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz
Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes
Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.
Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte
Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III
ABSENT:
Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - OB, Acting City Mayor

Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta - OB, Attended a Forum on “Innovation,
Leadership and National Security” in
Quezon City
Councilor Ralph O. Abella - OB, Attended a Conference on
Agriculture in the Embassy of Thailand,
Manila
Councilor Conrado C. Baluran - On Sick Leave
Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata - On Vacation Leave
-oOo-
At 1:20 in the afternoon, Acting Vice Mayor Alberto T. Ungab called the session
to order. Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag led the prayer; after which, the singing of the
Philippine National Anthem and “Tayo’y Dabawenyo” followed.
Upon the direction of Temporary Presiding Officer Alberto T. Ungab, Ms. Charito
N. Santos, Secretary to the Sanggunian, called the roll which established that twenty
(20) Members of the Body were present, thus, mustering a quorum.
Floor Leader (FL) J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. proceeded to move, duly seconded by
Councilors Jessica M. Bonguyan, Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod, Louie John J. Bonguyan
and Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, for the approval of the Minutes of
the regular session held on August 6, 2019. There being no corrections, the motion
was approved.
The Privilege Hour then started with Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III as
the first speaker.
PRIVILEGE HOUR
COUNCILOR AUGUSTO JAVIER G. CAMPOS III
Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III notified the other members of the City
Council that, on August 9, 2019, he, along with the other members of the Committee
on International Relations, had a diplomatic meeting with His Excellency Consul General
Li Lin of the People’s Republic of China. They discussed potential areas of cooperation
in the field of trade, commerce, education, arts and culture, agriculture and health.
A possible sisterhood agreement between Chongqing Municipality and the City of

Davao was also included in the discussion. In fact, to show goodwill to the people of
Davao City and to start formal talks towards the forging of such agreement, a
delegation of eleven (11) members of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, to
be led by Vice Mayor Xiong Xue, will arrive in Davao on August 15, 2019. This
sisterhood agreement will be instrumental in bringing about other areas of cooperation
such as a China-Davao Industrial Park.
The Councilor from the second district subsequently presented a motion, duly
seconded by Councilors Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, Mary
Joselle D. Villafuerte, Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod, Jessica M. Bonguyan and Pilar C.
Braga, to consider the matter as having been read under First Reading and to refer the
matter to the Committee on International Relations. There being no further
discussions, the motion was carried. (Docketed as Item No. 288)
Councilor Campos III proceeded to present a motion, duly seconded by

Councilors Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte and Pilar C. Braga to declare a recess in order to
allow His Excellency Consul General Li Lin to give a brief message. As there were no
objections, the motion was approved.
RECESS
(1:40 P.M.)
When the session resumed, the Temporary Presiding Officer, upon the request of
FL Quitain Jr., directed the Secretary to the Sanggunian to change the status of
Councilors Danilo C. Dayanghirang and Dante L. Apostol, Sr. from absent to present,
which was duly noted.

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Rising as a matter of personal privilege, Councilor Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz
expressed her gratitude to her fellow members of the City Council for their continued
support as they elected her as President of the Philippine Councilors League-Davao City
Chapter. She served under the same capacity for two (2) terms, ending in 2016, while
she was also serving as Director in the PCL National Board. The said Councilor likewise
congratulated the following Chapter Officers:
Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta - Vice President

Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr. - Secretary-General
Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan - Treasurer
Councilor Jonard C. Dayap - Auditor
Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes - P.R.O.
Councilor Ralph O. Abella - Business Manager
Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. - Board Member
Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan - Board Member
Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte - Board Member
Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III - Board Member
Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III - Board Member
Councilor Nilo D. Abellera - Board Member
Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus - Board Member
Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula- Board Member
Councilor L'Dalodo-Ortiz already envisioned a convergence of her duties as the

Chairperson of the Committee on Tourism and those duties that emanate from her
being the President of PCL-Davao City Chapter and thus mentioned that she use her
linkages with Councilors from other places to promote tourism in Davao City. Before
ending her speech, she left a promise to her colleagues that she will serve them with
the same accountability and transparency like she did in the past.
Indicating concern for public safety especially for the safety of the thousands of
motorists all over Davao City, Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III reported that,
according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.25 million deaths are caused by
road accidents every year while more than 10,000 Filipinos perish annually due to road
accidents. The City has more than its fair share of road accidents and most of such
accidents are caused or involved motorcycles.
Motorcycles, however, cannot be completely prohibited inasmuch as motorcycles

have now become the most convenient form of private transportation. Be that as it
may, things cannot also be left as they are. Thus, Councilor Zozobrado III proposed
the passage of an Ordinance requiring motorcycle drivers to wear reflectorized vests
when traveling along the City’s roads especially at nighttime.
The Councilor then presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilors Wilberto E.

Al-ag, Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, to consider the matter as
having undergone First Reading. The motion, then, was carried. (Docketed as Item
No. 289)
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Moreover, Councilor Zozobrado III expressed his support to the Memorandum
issued by the Mayor regarding the stricter enforcement of development and
construction regulations. Hence, he informed the august body of his intention to
propose a Resolution expressing the same sentiments.
At the outset, Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang informed the other members of

the City Council that the members of the Local Finance Committee were present in the
Session Hall and were ready to assist the Council, should the need arise, in the passing
of Supplemental Budget 1 which was scheduled to be passed under Second Reading in
the same session.
In line with the privilege speech of Councilor Conrado C. Baluran during the
previous session relative to the copra industry and processing of bio-diesel, Councilor
Dayanghirang directed the attention of the City Council to the dire state of coconut
farmers and their families, not just in the City of Davao but in other areas as well, due
to the massive decline of the price of coconuts.
The only question of Councilor Dayanghirang was whether the Philippine Coconut
Authority (PCA) prepared measures to mitigate the adverse effects of the low price of
copra vis-à-vis coconut farmers.
To give way for the PCA and other resource persons to answer the questions
directed to them, Councilor Dayanghirang presented a motion, duly seconded by
Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte,
Jaffar U. Marohomsalic and Bonifacio E. Militar, to declare the session in recess. There
being no objections, the motion was approved.
RECESS
(1:50 P.M.)
Immediately thereafter, in order for the proceedings to be recorded and properly

documented, Councilor Dayanghirang moved, duly seconded by Councilor Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic, to convert the body, instead, into a Committee of the Whole. Absent
any objections, the motion was approved.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Upon his recognition, Mr. Romulo Dela Rosa introduced himself as the
Administrator of PCA and a member of its governing board. He explained that the price
of coconut is very dependent on the international price of coconut oil. Because there is
a slump in the prices of all vegetable oils internationally, the price of copra naturally
decreased as well. Because the production of coconut is geared towards the export of
coconut oil, the price of coconuts is gravely affected by the situation in the international
market.
On a positive note, there is already a policy that the percentage of coconut oil in
bio-diesel must be increased from 2% to 5% by 2015. However, this policy has not
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been implemented because there are some groups that hinder this eventuality.
Increasing the percentage of coconut oil in bio-diesel will also increase the utilization of
coconut oil by 3% which will immediately increase the price of copra. To start the
implementation of the 5% composition of coconut oil in bio-diesel, the President of the
Philippines need only to direct the Department of Energy to comply with the
requirement of the law then the price of copra will immediately increase in accordance
with the law on supply and demand.
Another measure that may be taken is to rescind the ban on the export of whole
mature coconuts. There is a demand from China on the export of mature whole
coconuts. If this is done, there will be competition between copra and whole coconut
selling.
Upon the prompting of Councilor Dayanghirang, Mr. Dela Rosa declared that he
will submit a position paper to the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Moreover, Mr. Dela Rosa informed the august body that the PCA has been assisting
local cooperatives in building Coconut Hubs which essentially helps coconut farmers
learn how to process other coconut products so that they will have products other than
copra. With that, Councilor Dayanghirang thanked Mr. Dela Rosa for clarifying certain
matters especially for suggesting mitigating measures to help coconut farmers.
Afterwards, Councilor Dayanghirang called for the representative of the

Department of Energy (DOE) to answer some questions in aid of legislation. Mr. Virgilio
Arsadon, Senior Science Research Specialist, came forth as the representative of DOE-
Mindanao Field Office and was duly recognized.
Councilor Dayanghirang asked Mr. Arsadon for his opinion on the law requiring
the composition of coconut oil in bio-diesel to be increased from 2% to 5% so that the
price of coconuts will increase. In turn, Mr. Arsadon stated that the DOE supports such
increase. In fact, there are biofuel producers in Mindanao. Two (2) of which are in
Davao City – one has the capacity to produce 16.5 million liters a year and the other
one produce has the capacity to produce 13 million liters a year. There is also a biofuel
producer in General Santos City, which has the capacity to produce 13 million liters a
year, and another one in Misamis.
Furthermore, the DOE has also been providing assistance to the producers to
increase their capacity in preparation for the increase of coconut oil composition. The
Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9367, also known as the
Biofuels Act of 2006, states that there will be a Technical Secretariat that will
recommend the implementation of the 5% to the National Biofuels Board. The said
Board will be the one who will recommend the implementation to the DOE. However,
no such recommendation has been made due to the fact that there are technicalities
that must be complied first. The DOE is still preparing for the 5% to be implemented.
When Councilor Dayanghirang asked for the position paper of DOE, Mr. Arsadon
declared that DOE will submit its position paper. In so doing, the representative of DOE
was excused from the session.
The Councilor thereafter expressed his gratitude to the Temporary Presiding

Officer as well as to his fellow members of the City Council for their patience and
accommodation of the matter.
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The representative from the Department of Trade and Industry, Mr. Ariel
Nengaska, the Chief of the Industry Development Division of DTI Region XI, was later
called to the floor and recognized so he could answer further queries. Mr. Nengaska
informed the body that DTI organized industry clusters wherein government and private
sectors work together so they can help propel the growth of each industry. Cocolink,
the coconut industry cluster link, has been established to address issues in the coconut
sector. It advocates diversified farming to coconut farmers for them to have
sustainable income inspite of low coconut prices. DTI also has a shared service facility
program wherein it provides equipment to famers’ cooperative and association for them
to do value adding to the coconut products. Another assistance from DTI is on the
production of virgin coconut oil and coco sugar. Thus, DTI helps coconut farmers from
production to processing up to the market.
Mr. Nengaska assured the City Council that he will submit the roadmap of the
coconut industry cluster as well as the contact information of DTI and Cocolink.
Once again, concern over the environment was brought forth to the attention of
the City Council. Councilor Pilar C. Braga quoted a letter written by Mr. Wenifredo C.
Gorrez, former Executive Director of Konsumo-Dabaw, regarding the continued use of
single use plastics. All over the world, sixteen (16) countries and cities already banned
the use of single use plastics and Siargao followed such move.
Two courses of action were proposed by Mr. Gorrez to decrease the amount of
single use plastics that go to the landfill or end up in the seas. First, the passing of an
Ordinance requiring all public schools in the City to procure and use tables, chairs and
desks which are made from recycled single use plastics. Second, the holding of regular
competition in all schools to use Ecobricks as buildingblocks of whatever they want to
showcase.
A challenge was then left to the City Council to enact another trailblaizing
Ordinance just like the Anti-Smoking Ordinance which, at first, was difficult to
implement but which is now considered a landmark Ordinance that is being replicated in
other parts of the country.
Councilor Braga then referred the letter of Mr. Wenifredo C. Gorrez to the
Committee on Environment led by Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus and to
the Committee on Education. Presiding Officer Albert T. Ungab gave a direction to refer
the speech of Councilor Braga to the appropriate committees. (Docketed as Item No.
290)
In connection with the privilege speech of Councilor Pilar C. Brag in the previous
session relative to the cutting of trees at the riverbank of Maa, Councilor Diosdado
Angelo Junior R. Mahipus declared that the Committee on Environment already held a
hearing regarding the issue. As a preliminary report, the Councilor from the second
district stated that there is an ongoing DPWH drainage and revetment project that has,
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however, been stalled. The project required the cutting and transfer of around 150
trees. A cutting permit was issued by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) but the said agency did not coordinate with its counterpart, the City
Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). Consequently, Councilor Mahipus
Jr. reminded DPWH regarding the Executive Order issued by the City Mayor creating the
IMAG or the Davao City Infrastructure Monitoring and Advisory Group. Before
implementing any of their projects, such projects must be submitted to IMAG for the
local government to assess and study the effect of such projects to the City. It is thus
imperative that there be consultation and close coordination between national agencies
and the City Government.
Having noticed that there is no particular committee tasked to look after Davo
River, Councilor Mahipus Jr. called for the reconstitution of the Davao River
Coordinating Council which shall oversee the preservation and management of Davao
River. In time, the said Councilor will present the Resolution and Ordinance to this
effect.
First Reading
After concluding the Privilege Hour, FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. proceeded with
the First Reading. His motion, duly seconded by Councilors Wilberto E. Al-ag and Mary
Joselle D. Villafuerte, to consider the following Items as having been read and passed
under First Reading, was duly carried:
270. Administrative complaint of Barangay Kagawad Oscar N. Escabillas against

Punong Barangay Lolita Tecson of Barangay Biao Guianga, Tugbok District,
this City, for appropriate action of the Body.
[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]
271. Email dated 29 July 2018 of Ms. Alexandra Calindas, seeking assistance
relative to her concern against the Lupong Tagapamayapa of Barangay
Manambulan, Tugbok District, this City, for appropriate action of the Body.
272. Verified complaint of Anita F. Dorna against Kagawad Nick N. Dulalas of

Barangay Riverside, Calinan District, this City, for appropriate action of the
Body.
273. Letter of complaint of Capt. Alfredo A. Sanga, PA (INACT) RCrim,

Professional Security Training Academy, Inc. against Barangay Kagawads
Herminio P. Laidan, et al., of Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, this City,
for appropriate action of the Body.
[To be referred to the Committee onEthics and Good Government]
274. Verified complaint of Gideon S. Samson and Danny T. Tropico against

Punong Barangay Porferio D. Parac of Barangay Bayabas, Toril District, this
City, for appropriate action of the Body.
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275. Letter of complaint against Barangay Kagawad Morado of Barangay

Cabantian, Buhangin District, this City, for appropriate action of the Body.
276. Affidavit of complaint of Kagawad Ernie I. Alterado of Barangay Duterte,

Agdao District, this City, against Kagawad Lolita de Guzman of the same
barangay, for appropriate action of the Body.
277. Administrative complaint of Lorita Surposa Lacerona against Barangay

Kagawad Welly Bajao of Barangay 1-A, Poblacion District, this City, for
appropriate action of the Body.
278. Administrative complaint of Julius Villahermano, Joselito Galo, Roldan Loyola

and Jeanette Lee against Punong Barangay Julius A. Limbo and Kgwd.
Whelma Limbo Lozada, Marjun Bato bato, BOTODA President, Dodong
Maqui, President OTTDA, and Michael Calsada, President UMASA, all of
Barangay 18-B, Poblacion District, this City, for appropriate action of the
Body.
[To be referred jointly to the Committees on Ethics and Good Government;

and Transportation and Communications]
279. Letter of complaint from the officers and members of Nagkahiusang Kabus
sa Bunawan, Incorporated, against PB Ronnie Odeña and the members of
the Barangay Council of Bunawan Proper, for appropriate action of the
Body.
280. Complaint of Grace Ann Asoy and Rosenda Cuambot against Barangay
Kagawad Judith Albor of Barangay Paciano Bangoy, Agdao, Davao City, for
281. Complaint endorsed by 8888 Citizen’s Complaint Hotline from Princess

Wayne Subu against SK Chairperson Phoebe Canoy of Barangay Matina
Aplaya, Davao City, for appropriate action of the Body.
282. Resolution No. 036-19, Series of 2019 of the Barangay Council of

Communal, Buhangin District, this City, requesting a budget allocation of
One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) through Councilor Augusto Javier G.
Campos III, for the concreting of road at Purok 9 of the same barangay, for
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[To be referred jointly to the Committees on Finance, Ways and Means and
Appropriations; and Public Works and Highways]
283. Application for accreditation of Biao Joaquin Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries

Cooperative, with the City Government of Davao, for appropriate action of
the Body.
[To be referred to the Committee on Cooperative Development and People’s

Participation]
284. Deed of Usufruct to be executed by the City Government of Davao in favor

of Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) involving a parcel of land situated in
Barangay Malagos, Davao City, for appropriate action of the Body.
[To be referred to the Committee onCity-owned Properties]
285. City Housing and Land Use Regulatory Unit (CHLURU) Resolution No. 032-
19, Series of 2019, favorably endorsing to the City Council the application of
Accendo Corporation, for Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance
(PALC) of Avida Towers Abreeza for the proposed 3-Condominium Projects,
located alng J. P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City, Davao City
[To be referred to the Committee on Housing and Subdivision Development

(High-end Projects)]
286. Resolution No. 030-19, Series of 2019 of the Barangay Council of Tagakpan,
Tugbok District, this City, requesting for a budget allocation of One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) through Councilor Jesus Joseph P.
Zozobrado III, for the riprapping of canal at Purok Crossing of the same
barangay, for appropriate action of the Body.
[To be referred jointly to the Committees on Finance, Ways and Means and
Appropriations; and Public Works and Highways]
287. Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and among the City

Government of Davao, Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of
Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) National
Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development in partnership
with Suawan-Kulafu Sub-watershed Stakeholders, for appropriate action of
the Body.
[To be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Food]
The Floor Leader also manifested that included in the First Reading are the
following tiems: one (1) items from the committee of Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar
(Docketed as Item No. 291), eleven (11) items under the Committee of Councilor
Danilo C. Dayanghirang (Docketed as Item Nos. 295-305), two (2) items under the
Committee of Maria Belen S. Acosta (Docketed as Item Nos. 292-293), and an item
under the committee of Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III (Docketed as Item
No.294).
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THIRD AND FINAL READING
For the third and final reading, FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. presented three items
for the approval of the City Council.
Item No. 23
On motion of FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., duly seconded by Councilors Bai

Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Dante L. Apostol, Sr., Pilar C. Braga and
Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the Ordinance below was approved as:
Ordinance No. 012-19 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE

CITY MAYOR TO SIGN, FOR AND IN
BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
DAVAO, THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) TO BE ENTERED
INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO AND
INTERFACE DEVELOPMENT
INTERVENTIONS (IDIS) INC. RELATIVE
TO THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
GRANTED TO THE LATTER IN THE
AMOUNT OF P300,000.00 PESOS UNDER
THE ANNUAL BUDGET, CY 2019
Item No. 27
The proponent FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. presented a motion, duly seconded by

Councilors Jessica M. Bonguyan, Pilar C. Braga, Wilberto E. Al-ag, Dante L. Apostol, Sr.
and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, hence, the Ordinance below was approved as:

DAVAO, THE DEED OF DONATION TO BE
EXECUTED BY KABANG KALIKASAN NG
PILIPINAS FOUNDATION INC., IN FAVOR
OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO,
INVOLVING EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
FOR PATROLLING ACTIVITIES IN PUNTA
DUMALAG MARINE PROTECTED AREA
Item No. 35
Upon the motion presented by FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., duly seconded by

Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Wilberto E. Al-ag, Dante L.
Apostol, Sr., Pilar C. Braga, Jessica M. Bonguyan and Louie John J. Bonguyan, the
Ordinance below was approved as:
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DAVAO THE DEED OF DONATION
EXECUTED BY PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY
COLLEGE-REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER II
IN FAVOR OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
DAVAO- CHILDREN’S VILLAGE OF DAVAO,
CITY-BAHAY PAG-ASA, RELATIVE TO TEN
(10) UNITS BAOFENG DUAL HANDHELD
TRANSCEIVERS WITH COMPLETE
ACCESSORIES AMOUNTING TO NINE
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-
FOUR PESOS (P9,934.00) AND 120
PIECES PLASTIC SCHOOL CHAIRS
AMOUNTING TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-
FOUR PESOS (P116,784.00)
BUSINESS OF THE DAY
Noting that all the items in the agenda were under the Committee on Finance,
Ways and Means and Appropriations except for Item No. 193, Councilor J. Melchor B.
Quitain Jr. moved, duly seconded by Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar, to recast the agenda
in order to discuss such item first. As such, the motion was carried.
Item No. 193
Upon recognition, Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar presented Item No. 193 relative
to City Housing and Land Use Regulatory Unit (CHLURU) Resolution No. 033-19, Series
of 2019, favorably endorsing to the City Council the application of Aviana Development
Corporation, represented by Mr. Ivan Francis Evangelista, for Preliminary Approval and
Locational Clearance (PALC) of the proposed two (2) Towers and one (1) Multi-level Car
Park Building project, “The Residences”, located at Azuela Cove Estate, J. P. Laurel
Ave., corner R. Castillo Street, Kilometer 7, Lanang, this City.
The proponent explained that the item was a carryover from the 17 th City Council
and that the applicant already complied with all the requirements for PALC. His motion,
duly seconded by Councilors Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III
and Augusto Javier G. Campos III, for the conversion of the body into a committee of
the whole, for the representative of the applicant to answer questions which maybe
propounded to him, was carried.
Duly recognized by the Chair, Mr. Evangelista, the representative of Aviana

Development Corporation, proceeded to establish that “The Residences” is a residential
condominium project composed of two (2) towers and one (1) multi-level car park
building. It will have a total of two hundred ninety-eight (298) units with a total land
area of twelve thousand four hundred (12,400) square meters.
Upon query of the proponent, Mr. Evangelista signified that Aviana Development
Corporation already has a socialized housing compliance located in Barangay Biao, Ula
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and Los Amigos with one hundred thirty-six (136) units of socialized housing lots.
There is also a greening system composed of four thousand nine hundred eighty-nine
(4,989) square meters or 40.23% which is well within the requirement of the law.
INTERPELLATION OF COUNCILOR JESUS JOSEPH P. ZOZOBRADO III
Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III, who wanted to clarify whether the
selling of the units and the construction of the project already started, was assured by
Mr. Evangelista that no such construction was started because the applicant is still in
the process of applying for its Building Permit. Councilor Zozobrado III then reminded
him that no construction should be done without the pertinent Building Permit.
INTERPELLATION OF COUNCILOR DIOSDADO ANGELO JUNIOR R. MAHIPUS
When he was duly recognized by the Temporary Presiding Officer, Councilor

Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus manifested that there was no certificate of
availability of water supply from the Davao City Water District (DCWD). Mr. Evangelista
explained that there was a letter from DCWD which assured that there will be water
supply for The Residences when the Tamugan Bulk Water project will be implemented.
Furthermore, Mr. Evangelista executed an Affidavit of Undertaking, which was
submitted to the committee, that no units will be turned over in the absence of water
supply.
Councilor Mahipus Jr. expounded that residents of the Second District have been
complaining of lack of water supply though the developers assured them of having
enough water supply. He further elucidated that there is a letter from DCWD to the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) indicating the concern that the pipe
laying for the Tamugan Bulk Water project has been delayed due to the fact that DPWH
disallowed DCWD from commencing with the laying of the pipes until it is finished with
its ongoing project in the same area. Upon the other hand, DPWH still has right-of-way
issues that have stalled their projects. In effect, the applicant Aviana Development
Corporation will not be able to provide water for their prospective residents.
Mr. Evangelista informed the august body that, as a contingency plan, the
applicant requested the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) for a permit to drill to
check on water availability within the estate. Furthermore, it has sought assistance
from third party contractors to perform the drilling once NWRB will grant the request.
Councilor Mahipus Jr. pointed out that, as things stood, there was no assurance
that there would be enough water supply for the future residents of the proposed
condominium. Mr. Evangelista added that the applicant has a certification that the
NWRB filed WTA for appropriation of water at Lanang, this City. The said certification
served as guarantee that there will be water appropriation for Lanang. The applicant
will also be installing water containment facilities to meet the demands of the
prospective unit owners. Manila Water Philippine Ventures Incorporated will supply
water to the proposed project.
Councilor Mahipus Jr. emphasized that there is still no water supply for the area.
The concern of the City Council, according to him, was that it could not ascertain
whether there will be water supply for the area when the project will be finished. He
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reminded that the certificate of water availability is an express requirement stated in
the Zoning Ordinance.
Another cause for concern was the absence of discharge permit from the
Environment Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) because there was no operational waste water facility. Mr.
Evangelista explained that there was no operational waste water facility because the
construction has not started yet. The waste water facility will be constructed together
with the construction of the project.
The Councilor also inquired regarding the submitted Traffic Impact Assessment
(TIA) which was made in 2015. Developments in the City, such as the pending
construction of the Samal Bridge that will start near the proposed site as well as the
construction of the Coastal Road which will end at an area contiguous to the site, might
change the TIA because the traffic situation in 2019 is far different from the one in
2015. To this, Mr. Evangelista replied that the applicant will undertake a new TIA.
As for the question whether a Rainwater Catchment Facility will be built, Mr.
Evangelista stated that there will be two (2) of such facilities.
Councilor Mahipus Jr. concluded that he was inclined not to vote favorably to
grant the request for PALC because there was no guarantee that the future residents
will have water and there was no existing waste water facility to mitigate the
environmental effects of the construction and operation in that area.
The proponent was then recognized who stated that his committee anchored its
recommendation on CHLURU Resolution No. 033-19, Series of 2019, which favorably
recommended the approval of the request of Aviana Development Corporation.
Additionally, there was already a water facility for the first project of the applicant and
such facility may accommodate the new project. He also pointed out that some
requirements could only be satisfied during the construction of the building. Councilor
Militar categorically stated that he was favorably endorsing the matter.
At this juncture, the Presiding Officer declared a recess.
RECESS
(3:05 P.M.)
When the session resumed, Councilor Militar moved, duly seconded by Councilor
Danilo C. Dayanghirang, to defer Item No. 193 until the next session to secure
additional requirements which Councilor Mahipus asked. There being no further
discussions, the motion was approved.
As the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means and

Appropriations, Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang moved, duly seconded by Councilors
Pilar C. Braga, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz and Jessica M.
Bonguyan, to recast the agenda to immediately take up Items No. 264, 265 and 266.
There being no objections, the motion was carried.
Item No. 264
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Before discussing Item No. 264 on the addendum to the Local Development
Investment Program (LDIP), Councilor Dayanghirang briefed the new members of the
City Council that the LDIP is the general investment plan of the City. The Department
of Budget and Management requires an LDIP before a budget may be approved. From
the LDIP, the local government must cull out programs for the Annual Investment
Program (AIP). From the AIP, the budget is formulated based on the listed programs in
the AIP. The budget contains the final list of programs to be implemented as well as
the amount appropriated for each program. Davao City’s Annual Budget for Calendar
Year 2019 is Php 8.8 billion. Once the annual budget is approved, the local government
unit may come up with Supplemental Budget 1, 2, and 3 to utilize the savings from the
annual budget.
Councilor Dayanghirang stated that the total amount in the Addendum to the
LDIP is Php 1,537,384,000.00. He then presented a motion, duly seconded by
Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Wilberto E. Al-ag, Myrna
G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz, Pilar C. Braga, Jessica M. Bonguyan and Diosdado Angelo Junior R.
Mahipus, for the Resolution, which was carried.
Item No. 265
Councilor Dayanghirang proceeded to discuss Item No. 265 relative to the

addendum to the Annual Investment Program (AIP). He then moved, duly seconded by
Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz,
Wilberto E. Al-ag, Pilar C. Braga, Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, Augusto Javier G.
Campos III and Louie John J. Bonguyan, for the approval of the Resolution. There
being no further discussions, the Resolution was approved.
At this point, the Presiding Officer declared a recess.
RECESS
(3:25 P.M.)
When the session resumed, Councilor Dayanghirang presented a motion, duly

seconded by Councilors Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus and
Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, to reconsider the ruling of the Chair in order to go back and
read the Committee Report for Item No. 264. The motion, then, was carried.
On motion of Councilor Dayanghirang, duly seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte
and Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, the committee report for Item No. 264 was
approved.
He then moved, duly seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique

N. Advincula, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic and Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, to approve the
following corresponding Resolution, to wit:
Resolution No. 059-19 APPROVING/ADOPTING THE ADDENDUM

TO THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
INVESTMENT PROGRAM (LDIP) FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2019-2021, OF THE CITY
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GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF ONE BILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THIRTY-SEVEN MILLION THREE
HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(PHP 1,537,345,000.00)

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte,
Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz and Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus, the committee report
of Item No. 265 was approved.
He then moved, duly seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique

N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, Diosdado Angelo Junior R.
Mahipus, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte and Jessica M. Bonguyan, to adopt the
corresponding Resolution, as follows:
Resolution No. 060-19 APPROVING/ADOPTING THE ANNUAL

INVESTMENT PROGRAM (AIP) OF THE
CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2019, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF ONE BILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THIRTY-SEVEN MILLION THREE
HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(PHP 1,537,345,000.00)
Item No. 266
As proponent of Item No. 266, Councilor Dayanghirang presented the

committee report on the proposed Supplemental Budget No. 1 (SB1) of the City
Government of Davao, consisting of the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund
and the Economic Enterprises. The total budget of the City is One Billion Four Hundred
Seventy-Four Million Three Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Pesos
and 98/100 (Php 1,474,394,612.98). SB1 contains the Performance Based Bonus of the
plantilla employees of the City Government. He further assured the City Council that
SB1 was carefully crafted and scrutinized by the Local Finance Committee in close
coordination with DBM, the City Development Council as well as the Committee on
Finance, Ways and Means and Appropriations.
Subsequently, the proponent presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilors

Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Wilberto E. Al-ag, Jessica M. Bonguyan
and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, to approve the Committee Report. No further discussions
were made, hence, the motion was approved.

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Wilberto E. Al-ag, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 061-19 APPROVING CITY DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL (CDC) RESOLUTION NO. 4,
SERIES OF 2019, WHICH FAVORABLY
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ENDORSED THE REVERSION OF
APPROPRIATIONS OF VARIOUS PROJECT
PROPOSALS FUNDED FROM THE
DEVELOPMENT FUND OF CURRENT AND
PRIOR YEARS TO BE REAPPROPRIATED
AS SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT
PROPOSALS UNDER SUPPLEMENTAL
BUDGET NO. 1, CY 2019
Councilor Dayanghirang then moved, duly seconded by Councilors Louie John J.

Bonguyan, Pilar C. Braga, Wilberto E. Al-ag, Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N.
Advincula, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic and Augusto Javier G. Campos III, for the approval of
the Resolution. There being no further discussions, the following Resolution was
approved:
Resolution No. 062-19 ENACTING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING

LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE CY
2019 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 1 OF
THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO,
CONSISTING OF THE GENERAL FUND
PROPER, THE DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
THE ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ONE BILLION FOUR
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR MILLION
THREE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE
PESOS AND 98/100 (P 1,474,394,612.98)
Councilor Dayanghirang, after presenting the corresponding Ordinance,

presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilors Wilberto E. Al-ag, Bai Hundra
Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga and Louie John J. Bonguyan, for the
approval of the Ordinance. In the absence of any objections, the motion was carried.
The proponent further moved, duly seconded by Councilors Pilar C. Braga, Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic and Louie John J. Bonguyan, that a vote of unanimity be registered for
the approval of SB1. The motion, hence, was carried.
Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus commended Councilor

Dayanghirang for his dedication and for taking time to explain the process of crafting
the Ordinance for the City’s Budget.
Item No. 03
After all the items relating to Supplemental Budget No. 1 were discussed,
Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang began the deliberation of Item No. 03 on the appeal
of Norbel Aguilles, small private trash hauler and recycler, relative to the increase of
tipping fee in the landfill. After presenting the committee report, the Councilor
presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, to approve
such report. As such, the committee report was approved.
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On motion of the proponent, duly seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra
Dominique N. Advincula, Jaffar U. Marohomsalic and Diosdado Angelo Junior R.
Mahipus, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 063-19 AMENDING ARTICLE THREE, SECTION

293 PARAGRAPH Z.H OF ORDINANCE NO.
0291, SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE 2005 REVENUE CODE OF THE CITY
OF DAVAO” TO LOWER THE TIPPING FEE
FROM PHP 3.00 PER KILO TO PHP 2.00
PER KILO
At this point, Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III raised a concern as to the
justification of the decrease of the fee. To this, the proponent explained that private
trash haulers complained during the committee hearing that the expenses for the
operation of their business have become too high. Originally, the tipping fee was only
Php 1.00 but it was increased to Php 3.00 when the Revenue Code was amended. The
manpower needed as well as the fuel usually utilized to bring the garbage to the landfill
have become too expensive. Thus, the haulers appealed for the tipping fee to be
decreased. Moreover, the reduction of the said fees will not affect the financial
standing of the City. The proponent also pointed out that six (6) committee hearings
were conducted to ensure that the decrease of the tipping fee was a just move and that
such reduction was agreeable to other concerned agencies.
Councilor Dayanghirang then moved, duly seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, for the
approval of the Ordinance. Thus, the motion was carried.
Item No. 04
Councilor Dayanghirang then discussed Item No. 04 regarding Resolution No.

428-18 with corresponding Ordinance No. 08, both Series of 2018 of the Sangguniang
Bayan of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Specifying the Allocation of the Seventy Percent
(70%) of the Recorded Sales of Therma South, Inc.’s (TSI’s) Coal Plant located in the
City of Davao and the Municipality of Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur for purposes of Local
Business Tax Collection. The coal fired power plant is located exactly at the boundary
of Davao City and the Municipality of Sta. Cruz. The Committee found that the request
of the Sangguniang Bayan of Sta. Cruz is not reasonable because the City of Davao
already prescribed the allocation. The said Councilor recommended the closure of such
item because the matter has become moot and academic.
Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III inquired whether there was a need to
inform the Municipality of Sta. Cruz of this development. The proponent countered that
it was not necessary, in fact, no committee hearing was held on the matter because the
City of Davao already made its decision regarding the sharing of real property tax.
The proponent then proceeded to present a motion, duly seconded by Councilors

Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, for the
approval of the committee report. The motion was then carried.
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Upon motion of Councilor Dayanghirang, duly seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra
Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the
following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 064-19 CLOSING ITEM NO. 4 ENTITLED

“RESOLUTION NO. 428-18 WITH
CORRESPONDING ORDINANCE NO. 08,
BOTH SERIES OF 2018 OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF STA. CRUZ,
DAVAO DEL SUR, SPECIFYING THE
ALLOCATION OF THE SEVENTY PERCENT
(70%) OF THE RECORDED SALES OF
THERMA SOUTH, INC.’S (TSI’S) COAL
PLANT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DAVAO
AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF STA CRUZ,
DAVAO DEL SUR FOR PURPOSES OF
LOCAL BUSINESS TAX COLLECTION”
Item No. 05
For the next item on the agenda, Councilor Dayanghirang presented the
committee report on Item No. 05 regarding the Offer to Sell of Violeta S. Sia, Jose A.
Pojas and Steve B. Bano, Real Estate Agents, involving a parcel of agricultural land
owned by Jovencita Torres consisting of an area of 68,000 square meters, more or less,
situated at Barangay Biao Joaquin, Calinan District, Davao City. Finding that the matter
was not under the jurisdiction of the City Council as the City Planning and Development
Office was in a better position to consider the matter, the proponent recommended that
the matter be submitted to the City Planning and Development Office.
Thereafter, the proponent moved, duly seconded by Councilor Bai Hundra

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, to approve the Committee Report. The motion was
then carried.
On motion of Councilor Dayanghirang, duly seconded by Councilors Augusto

Javier G. Campos III, Pilar C. Braga, Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula and
Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 065-19 ENDORSING TO THE CITY PLANNING AND

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE THE OFFER TO
SELL OF VIOLETA S. SIA, JOSE A. POJAS
ANS STEVE B. BANO, REAL ESTATE
AGENTS, INVOLVING A 68,000 SQUARE
METERS AGRICULTURAL LAND LOCATED
AT BARANGAY BIAO JOAQUIN, CALINAN
DISTRICT, THIS CITY, AND OWNED BY
JOVENCITA TORRES
Item No. 06
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As the committee report for Item No. 06 about the letter from Bunawan Public
Market Transient Vendors, requesting for the suspension of the rental fee increase of
their stalls was presented, Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang noted that the subject fee
was very minimal and the increase was reasonable. Hence, the committee
recommended the denial of the request. Subsequently, the proponent moved, duly
seconded by Councilors Bonifacio E. Militar and Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N.
Advincula, for the approval of the committee report. Thus, the motion was approved.
On motion of Councilor Dayanghirang, duly seconded by Councilor Bai Hundra

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 066-19 DENYING THE REQUEST OF THE

MEMBERS OF BUNAWAN PUBLIC MARKET
TRANSIENT VENDORS FOR THE
SUSPENSION OF THE MARKET STALL
RENTAL FEE INCREASE
Item No. 37
Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang proceeded to present the committee report for

Item No. 37 relative to Resolution No. 06-001-A, Series of 2019, of the Barangay
Council of Angalan, Tugbok District, this City, requesting for a budget allocation through
Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III, for the riprapping of canals at Purok 7,
Gemelina (near Capul residence) of the same barangay. After being given due
consideration, the recommendation was to refer the request to the Local Finance
Committee as well as to the DPWH under the Office of Deputy Speaker Paolo Z.
Duterte. The proponent moved, duly seconded by Councilors Bonifacio E. Militar, Bai
Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic,
for the approval of the committee report. There being no further discussions, the
motion was approved.
Consequently, Councilor Dayanghirang presented a motion, duly seconded by

Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, for the passage of the
corresponding Resolution.
Asking for leniency, the proponent subsequently presented a motion, duly

seconded by Councilors Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Augusto Javier
G. Campos III and Pilar C. Braga, to also refer the request to the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Congress led by Representative Isidro T. Ungab. Hence,
the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 067-19 - ENDORSING THE REQUEST OF THE

BARANGAY COUNCIL OF ANGALAN,
TUGBOK DISTRICT, THIS CITY, THROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 06-001-A, SERIES OF
2019, FOR THE RIPRAPPING OF CANALS
AT PUROK 7, GEMELINA (NEAR CAPUL
RESIDENCE) OF THE SAME BARANGAY,
TO THE LOCAL FINANCE COMMITTEE, TO
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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PARTICULARLY, THE OFFICES OF DEPUTY
SPEAKER PAOLO Z. DUTERTE AND
REPRESENTATIVE ISIDRO T. UNGAB, FOR
INCLUSION IN THE RESPECTIVE BUDGET
Item No. 195
Being the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means and
Appropriations, Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang presented the committee report for
Item No. 195 regarding Resolution No. 01, Series of 2019 of the Barangay Council of
Gatungan, Bunawan District, this City, requesting for a budget allocation, through
Councilor Dante L. Apostol Sr. for the construction of Women’s building.
The proponent moved, duly seconded by Councilor Bai Hundra Cassandra

Dominique N. Advincula, for the approval of the committee report. Thus, the motion
was approved.

Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Bonifacio E. Militar, Augusto Javier G. Campos III,
Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 068-19 ENDORSING THE REQUEST OF THE

BARANGAY COUNCIL OF GATUNGAN,
BUNAWAN DISTRICT, THIS CITY,
THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 01, SERIES
OF 2019, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
WOMEN’S BUILDING, TO THE LOCAL
FINANCE COMMITTEE, TO THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, PARTICULARLY, THE
OFFICES OF DEPUTY SPEAKER PAOLO Z.
DUTERTE, REPRESENTATIVE ISIDRO T.
UNGAB AND REPRESENTATIVE VINCENT
J. GARCIA
Item No. 197
For his last item on the agenda, Councilor Dayanghirang presented the
committee report on Item No. 197 regarding the request of Loreta G. Cardanao, SGC
President of Galon Elementary School, Barangay Mandug, Buhangin District, this City,
for support and assistance in acquiring the following: a) Children Swing for their reading
ground corner and b) 5 sets big trash bins with stand.
Thereafter, the proponent presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilor Bai

Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic,
to approve the Committee Report. The motion was then carried.
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On motion of Councilor Dayanghirang, duly seconded by Councilors Jessica M.
Bonguyan, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the following Resolution was
approved:
Resolution No. 069-19 ENDORSING THE0020REQUEST OF

LORETA G. CARDANAO, SGC PRESIDENT
OF GALON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
BARANGAY MANDUG, BUHANGIN
DISTRICT, THIS CITY, FOR SWING SETS
AND TRASH BINS TO THE CITY
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES (CENRO) FOR POSSIBLE
INCLUSION IN THEIR BUDGET
SUSPENDED RULES
After items under the regular agenda were discussed, FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.
manifested that there were urgent matters that needed the City Council’s attention.
Consequently, he presented a motion to suspend the rules, duly seconded by Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic, which was carried.
Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang presented a motion, duly seconded by

Councilors Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, to take
up the item regarding the closure of Small Town Lottery (STL) from the First Reading so
the august body would be allowed to take up the matter under suspended rules. With
that, the motion was granted.
In a letter dated February 21, 2019 written by Mayor Sara Z. Duterte for Mr.
Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, the Mayor
mentioned that, according to studies, STL does not deter gambling but it, in fact,
exacerbates Filipino’s dependency on games of luck. In essence, STL has not alleviated
poverty. The Mayor also requested the recalibration of STL operation as well as the
revocation of licenses of STL operators in order to reduce gambling in the City. The
reply was made on May 20, 2019 where it was stated that the matter was referred to
PCSO’s Davao del Sur branch.
On motion of Councilor Dayanghirang, duly seconded by Councilor Jaffar U.

Marohomsalic, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 070-19 SUPPORTING THE MOVE OF HIS

EXCELLENCY RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE TO
PERMANENTLY CLOSE THE OPERATION
OF THE SMALL TOWN LOTTERY IN THE
CITY OF DAVAO, AS A MATTER OF
POLICY, TO PROTECT THE INHABITANTS
OF THE CITY
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Next, Councilor Pilar C. Braga took the floor and presented a motion, duly
seconded by Councilors Wilberto E. Al-ag, Danilo C. Dayanghirang, Bai Hundra
Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, Jessica M. Bonguyan
and Louie John J. Bonguyan, for the approval of the following Resolution:
Resolution No. 071-19 EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL’S

DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE
BEREAVED FAMILY OF CITY TREASURER
ERWIN POLIARCO ALPARAQUE AS WE
THANK AND HONOR HIM FOR HIS
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF DAVAO
AS A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE AND
PUBLIC SERVANT FOR 33 YEARS
The proponent proceeded to move , duly seconded by Councilors Myrna G.

L'Dalodo-Ortiz, Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes, Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr., Bai Hundra
Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Jessica M. Bonguyan, Augusto Javier G. Campos
III, Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, Louie John J. Bonguyan and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, to
register a vote of unanimity for the aforementioned Resolution. The motion was
carried.
In behalf of Councilor Conrado C. Baluran, Councilor J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr.

presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilors Wilberto E. Al-ag, Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic, Jessica M. Bonguyan and Pilar C. Braga, for the approval of the
Resolution below:
Resolution No. 072-19 ENACTING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROAD TO
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ALONG CORNER CM
RECTO STREET TO SAN PEDRO STREET
CORNER RIZAL STREET TO BOLTON
STREET, AND CORNER SAN PEDRO
STREET TO PELAYO STREET, POBLACION
DISTRICT, THIS CITY, ON AUGUST 17
AND 18, 2019 FROM 5:00 PM TO 12 MN
AS AN ALTERNATIVE VENUE FOR THE
TWO BIG CONCERTS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE 34TH
KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL 2019
As such, the motion was approved. On motion of Councilor Quitain Jr., duly
seconded by Councilors Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz, Pilar C. Braga and Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic, the corresponding Ordinance was approved as follows:
Ordinance No. 015-19 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY

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CLOSURE OF ROAD TO VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC ALONG CORNER CM RECTO
STREET TO SAN PEDRO STREET
CORNER RIZAL STREET TO BOLTON
STREET, AND CORNER SAN PEDRO
STREET TO PELAYO STREET,
POBLACION DISTRICT, THIS CITY, ON
AUGUST 17 AND 18, 2019 FROM 5:00 PM
TO 12 MN AS AN ALTERNATIVE VENUE
FOR THE TWO BIG CONCERTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CELEBRATION
OF THE 34TH KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL
2019
The Floor Leader took the floor again to present to the City Council the proposed
Deed of Donation of two (2) units of firetrucks in favor of the City Government of Davao
to be executed by Jinjang Municipal People’s Government. He manifested that, upon
his scrutiny, the Deed of Donation is unconditional and it is gratuitous.
On motion of Councilor Quitain Jr., duly seconded by Bai Hundra Cassandra

Dominique N. Advincula, Augusto Javier G. Campos III, Pilar C. Braga, Mary Joselle D.
Villafuerte, Louie John J. Bonguyan and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the following
Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 073-19 ENACTING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MAYOR TO SIGN, FOR AND IN
DAVAO, THE DEED OF DONATION TO BE
EXECUTED BY JINJIANG MUNICIPAL
PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN FAVOR
OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
RELATIVE TO THE DONATION OF TWO
(2) UNITS OF FIRETRUCKS TO THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO
At this point, Councilor Nilo D. Abellera moved, duly seconded by Jaffar U.

Marohomsalic, Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz, Pilar C. Braga, Jessica M. Bonguyan and Louie
John J. Bonguyan, to approve the following corollary Resolution:
Resolution No. 074-19, THANKING JINJIANG MUNICIPAL

PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT OF THE
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR
DONATING TWO (2) UNITS OF
FIRETRUCKS TO THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO
There being no further discussions, the Resolution was approved with the co-
sponsorship of Councilor Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz. Subsequently, Councilor Quitain, Jr.
presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilors Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes,
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Louie John J. Bonguyan, Jessica M. Bonguyan and Pilar C. Braga, to approve the
corresponding Ordinance, as follows:
Ordinance No. 016-19 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR TO

SIGN, FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO, THE DEED OF
DONATION TO BE EXECUTED BY
JINJIANG MUNICIPAL PEOPLE’S
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN FAVOR OF THE
CITY GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES,
RELATIVE TO THE DONATION OF TWO
(2) UNITS OF FIRETRUCKS TO THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF DAVAO
Duly recognized by the Chair, Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III presented
a Resolution in relation to the second part of his Privilege Speech earlier in the session.
Thus, on motion of said Councilor, duly seconded by Councilors Myrna G. L'Dalodo-
Ortiz, Edgar P. Ibuyan Jr., Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N. Advincula, Pilar C. Braga
and Jaffar U. Marohomsalic, the following Resolution was approved:
Resolution No. 075-19 EXPRESSING THE SAME SENTIMENT

WITH MAYOR SARA Z. DUTERTE
RELATIVE TO THE STRICTER
ENFORCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REGULATIONS
OF THE CITY OF DAVAO
At this juncture, Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang manifested that he was in

possession of a Certificate of Urgency for Supplemntal Budget No. 1. He reminded the
body that the City Council had never passed an item on second and third reading on
the same day. Upon the Councilor’s query, Charito N. Santos, the Secretary to the
Sanggunian, manifested that there is a prohibition in the House Rules against such
matter but that there is also a decided case that a legislative measure may be passed
on three readings in one session.
RECESS
(4:25 P.M.)
When the session resumed, Councilor Dayanghirang manifested that the

Supplemental Budget No. 1 will not be read on the same session to avoid possible
adverse effects on the whole document.
As all items under the regular agenda and under the suspended rules have been
discussed already and there are no more items to be considered, FL J. Melchor B.
Quitain Jr. presented a motion to adjourn, duly seconded by Councilor Jaffar U.
Marohomsalic. The session was adjourned at 4:30 in the afternoon.
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-o0o-
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING MINUTES
HANNAH CRIS A. ECHAVEZ

Local Legislative Staff Officer V
NOTED:
CHARITO N. SANTOS
Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
CONFORME:
NAME SIGNATURE
Vice
Sebastian Z. Duterte
Mayor
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Councilor Ralph O. Abella
Councilor Nilo D. Abellera
Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta
Bai Hundra Cassandra Dominique N.
Councilor
Advincula
Councilor Wilberto E. Al-ag
Councilor Dante L. Apostol, Sr.
Councilor Conrado C. Baluran
Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan
Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan
Councilor Augusto Javier G. Campos III
Councilor Jonard C. Dayap
Councilor Edgar P. Ibuyan, Jr.
Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan, Sr.
Councilor Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod
Councilor Pamela A. Librado-Morata
Councilor Jaffar U. Marohomsalic
Councilor Bonifacio E. Militar
Councilor Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes
Councilor Alberto T. Ungab
Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte
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MINUTES OF THE 6th REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19TH CITY COUNCIL HELD ON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019, AT THE SESSION HALL, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD,

Vice Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte - OB, Acting City Mayor

COUNCILOR AUGUSTO JAVIER G. CAMPOS III

A possible sisterhood agreement between Chongqing Municipality and the City of

Councilor Campos III proceeded to present a motion, duly seconded by

Councilor Myrna G. L'Dalodo-Ortiz

Councilor Maria Belen S. Acosta - Vice President

Councilor L'Dalodo-Ortiz already envisioned a convergence of her duties as the

Councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III

Motorcycles, however, cannot be completely prohibited inasmuch as motorcycles

The Councilor then presented a motion, duly seconded by Councilors Wilberto E.

Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang

At the outset, Councilor Danilo C. Dayanghirang informed the other members of

Immediately thereafter, in order for the proceedings to be recorded and properly

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Afterwards, Councilor Dayanghirang called for the representative of the

The Councilor thereafter expressed his gratitude to the Temporary Presiding

Councilor Pilar C. Braga

Councilor Diosdado Angelo Junior R. Mahipus

270. Administrative complaint of Barangay Kagawad Oscar N. Escabillas against

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

272. Verified complaint of Anita F. Dorna against Kagawad Nick N. Dulalas of

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

273. Letter of complaint of Capt. Alfredo A. Sanga, PA (INACT) RCrim,

[To be referred to the Committee onEthics and Good Government]

274. Verified complaint of Gideon S. Samson and Danny T. Tropico against

275. Letter of complaint against Barangay Kagawad Morado of Barangay

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

276. Affidavit of complaint of Kagawad Ernie I. Alterado of Barangay Duterte,

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

277. Administrative complaint of Lorita Surposa Lacerona against Barangay

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

278. Administrative complaint of Julius Villahermano, Joselito Galo, Roldan Loyola

[To be referred jointly to the Committees on Ethics and Good Government;

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

281. Complaint endorsed by 8888 Citizen’s Complaint Hotline from Princess

[To be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Good Government]

282. Resolution No. 036-19, Series of 2019 of the Barangay Council of

283. Application for accreditation of Biao Joaquin Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries

[To be referred to the Committee on Cooperative Development and People’s

284. Deed of Usufruct to be executed by the City Government of Davao in favor

[To be referred to the Committee onCity-owned Properties]

[To be referred to the Committee on Housing and Subdivision Development

287. Memorandum of Agreement to be entered into by and among the City

[To be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Food]

On motion of FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., duly seconded by Councilors Bai

Ordinance No. 012-19 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE

The proponent FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. presented a motion, duly seconded by

Ordinance No. 013-19 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE

Upon the motion presented by FL J. Melchor B. Quitain Jr., duly seconded by

BUSINESS OF THE DAY

Item No. 193

Duly recognized by the Chair, Mr. Evangelista, the representative of Aviana

INTERPELLATION OF COUNCILOR JESUS JOSEPH P. ZOZOBRADO III

INTERPELLATION OF COUNCILOR DIOSDADO ANGELO JUNIOR R. MAHIPUS

When he was duly recognized by the Temporary Presiding Officer, Councilor

At this juncture, the Presiding Officer declared a recess.

As the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means and

Item No. 264