9th Regular Session (September 27, 2022)

Republic of the Philippines
Quezon City
22nd CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE 9th REGULAR SESSION

held on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, AT THE SESSION HALL
City Vice Mayor GIAN G. SOTTO - Presiding Officer

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The following were present:
1st DISTRICT
Councilor Bernard R. Herrera
Councilor Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay, 2nd Asst. Minority Floor Leader
Councilor Dorothy A. Delarmente, M.D., Majority Floor Leader
Councilor Joseph P. Juico, 3rd Asst. Majority Floor Leader
Councilor Nikki V. Crisologo
Councilor Charm M. Ferrer
2nd DISTRICT
Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte
Councilor Candy A. Medina, 2nd Asst. Majority Floor Leader
Councilor Julienne Alyson Rae V. Medalla
Councilor Dave C. Valmocina
Councilor Tatay Rannie Z. Ludovica
Councilor Godofredo T. Liban II, 1st Asst. Minority Floor Leader
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3 DISTRICT
Councilor Kate Galang-Coseteng, Minority Floor Leader
Councilor Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad
Councilor Albert Alvin “Chuckie” L. Antonio III
Councilor Don S. De Leon, 1st Asst. Majority Floor Leader
Councilor Wencerom Benedict C. Lagumbay
Councilor Antonio Gabriel Reyes
4th DISTRICT
Councilor Edgar “Egay” G. Yap
Councilor Imee A. Rillo
Councilor Raquel S. Malañgen
Councilor Irene R. Belmonte
Councilor Nanette Castelo Daza
Councilor Marra C. Suntay
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5 DISTRICT
Councilor Joseph Joe M. Visaya
Councilor Alfred Vargas, MPA
Councilor Ram V. Medalla
Councilor Shaira “Shay” L. Liban
Councilor Aiko S. Melendez
Councilor Mutya Castelo
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6 DISTRICT
Councilor Maria Eleanor “Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D.
Councilor Kristine Alexia R. Matias
Councilor Eric Z. Medina, President Pro-Tempore
Councilor Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar
Councilor Vito Sotto Generoso
Councilor Victor “Vic” D. Bernardo
SECTORAL REPRESENTATIVES
Councilor Freddy S. Roxas, President, Liga ng mga Barangay, Quezon City Chapter
Councilor Noe Dela Fuente, President, Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan, Quezon City Chapter
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MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
I. OPENING PRAYER
The opening prayer was led by Councilor Visaya.
II. NATIONAL ANTHEM

The Community Singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
III. COUNCILOR’S CREED
The Councilor’s Creed was recited by the members of the City Council, led by
Councilor Reyes
IV. CALL TO ORDER
The 9th Regular Session was called to order at 1:33 P.M. by the Presiding Officer,
Vice Mayor Gian G. Sotto.
V. ROLL CALL
The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Atty. Alferos, called the roll.
The following council members were present during the session:
Physically present in the Session Hall: Councilors Herrera, Calalay, Delarmente, Juico,
Ferrer, Belmonte (Mikey), Medalla (Julienne), Valmocina, Ludovica, Liban (Godofredo),
Antonio, De Leon, Lagumbay, Reyes, Yap, Belmonte (Irene), Castelo Daza, Suntay, Visaya,
Medalla (Ram), Castelo (Mutya), Juan, Matias, Medina (Eric), Pilar, Generoso, Bernardo,
Roxas, Dela Fuente, and the Presiding Officer, Vice Mayor Sotto; and live via Webex:
Councilors Crisologo, Medina (Candy), Galang-Coseteng, Lumbad, Rillo, Malañgen,
Vargas, Liban (Shay), and Melendez.
There being a complete attendance, the Body proceeded with the day’s business.
VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 8th REGULAR SESSION HELD ON

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022.
There being no correction, observation, and modification, on motion, duly seconded,

the minutes of the 8th Regular Session held on September 19, 2022 was APPROVED.
VII. INFORMATIONAL MATTERS
1. LETTER OF MR. IVAN DARWIN G. ZAMORA, CORPORATE

ATTORNEY, PSALM LEGAL GROUP, REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE
OF POSTING OF THE ORDER AND NOTICE ISSUED BY THE ERC,
RELATIVE TO THEIR APPLICATION, ENTITLED: “IN THE MATTER
OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE LETTERS OF
AGREEMENT WITH AKLAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., MORE
ELECTRIC AND POWER CORPORATION, AND SAMAR II ELECTRIC
COOPERATIVE, INC., LOCATED IN THE VISAYAS GRID, WITH
PRAYER FOR ISSUANCE OF PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY”,
DOCKETED AS ERC CASE NO. 2022-054 RC.
NOTED.
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2. LETTER FROM THE HORSESHOE VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS

ASSOCIATION, SIGNED AND ATTESTED BY THEIR PRESIDENT,
MS. ELSA UNSON AND THE BOARD MEMBERS, RE: OPPOSITION TO
CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH-END PRIVATE RESTAURANT/EVENTS
PLACE IN HORSESHOE VILLAGE.
REFERRED to the Committee on City Planning, Building & Zoning.
VIII. PRIVILEGE HOUR
The Majority Floor Leader manifested that she received two (2) letters from
Councilors Ferrer and Generoso informing their intention to avail of the day’s Privilege
Hour.
Upon recognition, Councilor Ferrer started with a visual presentation followed by her
speech, quoted as follows:
“Filipinos are always resilient in the face of calamity. We find solution in dire
situation. It is our nature to look for the silver lining.
We are built this way. Our country is located in the path of destructive calamities
lying along the so-called “Ring of Fire.” We are familiar with natural hazards
that threaten not only our properties but even our very lives.
Just this year, 2022, grave disasters have hit our residents in Quezon City –
a powerful earthquake rocked our City tipping the Richter Scale at intensity 4,
and elsewhere in the province of Abra, it was even a massive intensity 7.
In July, a flood, flashflood took the lives of two teenage girls in Barangay Bahay
Toro. In the past weeks, a fire occurred in Barangays Baesa and Obrero, that
their residents would not soon forget. And just this Sunday lang po, nagkaroon
tayo ng tropical storm Karding, which visited with all its might at signal No. 4.
Noong Linggo, September 25, nasaksihan po natin ang hagupit ni Bagyong

Karding sa ating bansa. Marami tayong nasaksihan na hindi inaasahan pang
pangyayari sa iba’t-ibang lugar ng bansa. Pero nakatutok po ang Barangay
Disaster Risk Reduction Management, the BRRMO, kasama ng ating mahal na
Mayor Joy Belmonte, upang bantayan ang maaring maging epekto ng bagyong
Karding sa komunidad.
Nag-ikot ang mga personnel sa iba’t-ibang lugar upang paalalahanan ang

QCitizens sa paghahanda sa posibleng pananalasa ng bagyo. Nakahanda
naman po ang evacuation centers ng barangay at medicine kits na ipamamahagi
sa mga evacuees. Naka-stand by rin po ang mga ambulansya, ang fire truck na
gagamitin kung sakaling magkaroon po ng rescue operation.
Masasabi ko po talagang handang-handa po ang ating Quezon City sa mga

ganitong pangyayari. We can say the disasters, man-made or natural, have
becoming stronger. In this city, where we are considered as the most populated,
a single life is nothing to be downplayed.
That is why risk management is imperative to disaster prevention. It guarantees

sustainable development for people to achieve quality life with no worries of any
calamities adversities. But this is only made possible if development efforts to do
integrate disaster risk reduction as one of the intrinsic aspects, strengthening
hazard mapping, vulnerability analysis, strategic disaster prevention, and
mitigation development inclusive to all people.
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As Chairman po of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, we invited our

fellow Council to visit Quezon City Disaster Risk Management Office last
September 14, 2022, to inform us about the disaster facilities in our city. The
meeting place was in the Office of the Vice Mayor. With the generosity of the
QCDRRMO, they reserved us an electronic tricycle (iyong nakita n’yo po
kanina, sumakay po tayo ng e-trike), for easy transportation of visitation.
Upang makita ang kapasidad at kakayahan ng Quezon City sa pagtugon sa mga

sakuna, bumisita ang mga miyembro ng 22nd City Council sa QCDRRMO.
Nagtungo ang mga Konsehal sa iba’t-ibang opisina, kabilang ang Emergency
Operations Center, at pumunta sa Quezon City Memorial Circle, para makita
ang strategic at mga display na kagamitan sa pagresponde at kung magkaroon
po nang biglaan po.
Ito po’y sinamahan po natin, pinaunlakan po tayo ng ating QCDRMMO OIC

Secretary to the Mayor, RJ Belmonte, kasama sila Coun. Egay Yap, Coun. Dok
Ellie Juan, Coun. Vic Bernardo, Coun. Irene Belmonte, Coun. Dave Valmocina,
Coun. Kristine Matias, Coun. Shay Liban, Coun. Vito Sotto Generoso,
Coun. Chuckie Antonio, Coun. Godie Liban, Coun. TJ Calalay, Coun. Noe
Dela Fuente, Coun. Doray Delarmente, Coun. Rannie Ludovica, and
Coun. Alfred Vargas.
Ang pagbisita ay bahagi ng pagpapakita ng suporta ng Sangguniang

Panlungsod sa pagpapalakas ng disaster response sa Quezon City.
Ang main goal po ng visitation is to enlighten each one of us, the 22nd City
Council, on how the QCDRRMO personnel monitors and prepares for any
possible disaster that might inflict our constituents.
Dito po, nakita po namin ang mga legislations po na sana matutukan po natin
at gusto po nating tutukan katulad po ng pag-adopt po ng QC Public Service
Contingency Plan, Legislation Approving the Rationalization of the
QCDRRMO, Legislation Adopting the Communication Plan with QCDRRMC
and 142 barangays legislation, establishing the QCEOC, which includes
functions to release public adversaries and at kung anu-ano po, legislation in
aid of hazard pay, at marami pa po tayong mga legislation po na gusto po nating
tutukan.
In this visit, it has become more apparent how prepared and we applaud our
Mayor Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and the rest of the Executive
Department, particularly the QCDRRMO further develop this disaster response
to our city and it only tells just us how dedicated and committed they are in the
line of work – knowing that they have lives to be accountable for. But along with
this progression, the disaster reduction, the unparalleled intensity of the climate
change and climate crisis together with the unresolved pandemic dilemma have
increased the vulnerability of the people. This intrinsic connection is undeniable
and we must continually advance our efforts of enforcing the city’s disaster
response.
What I recommend is that we must strengthen the level of awareness of our

people through education, seminars, training, and establishing a more
accessible and inclusive knowledge about the risk reduction and the recent
development of the hazards in our world. This is accompanied by further
smartening of our local strategies of risk management and preparation, through
not only aligning, but contextualizing our goals to the international and national
agreements, frameworks, and policies.
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Lastly, we must urgently address the underlying causes of risk such as the
unplanned urban development, degrading ecosystems, demographic pressure,
social injustices, and poverty so that we encourage radical changes in both
individual and group behavior toward a culture of safety. This mission cannot
be carried out just by one sector or socioeconomic class hence, the largest
participation is necessary for its accomplishment.
And, of course, to further our knowledge of the risk management and disaster
reduction, we participated in the 9th CityNet Congress on September 20 to 23, a
quadrennial event in conjunction with the 35th Anniversary of the CityNet in
50th Jubilee Year of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The delegates here are your
beloved City, were City Administrator Michael Victor Alimurung, District 6
Coun. Vito Sotto Generoso, Ms. Bianca Perez, and this humble representation.
Sa ngayon po, may ipapakita lang po kaming clippings bago po ako mag-
umpisa.
(Clippings were shown through the monitor.)
All right. Ah, bago po ako po mag-umpisa po, maikli lang naman po ‘yung
speech ko po rito, iikot po ni Konsi Vito po ‘yung award na natanggap po ng
Quezon City. Out of one hundred sixty (160) po na sumali po, ang Quezon City
po ay nakapasok po sa top 12.
The 9th CityNet Congress was a great opportunity to build Asia-Pacific regional
partnership, identified opportunities for collaboration, and share best governing
practices in a broad range of urban development goals. City mayors,
administrators, civic leaders, and international experts came together to
consider strategies to propel local government towards the goal of becoming
sustainable, habitable, and resilient cities.
At the CityNet Congress, Quezon City’s Trash to Cashback Program was hailed
as a finalist out of over a hundred case studies in cities and municipalities across
Asia-Pacific, in the Sustainable Development Goals Award. It is our waste-
recovery initiative to encourage the public to segregate and reduce plastic waste
by giving them cash incentives. Moreover, Quezon City was nominated for
Co-Lead position in Climate Change and Disaster Clusters under the CityNet,
gaining access to programs focused on disaster-preparedness, response, and
long-term rebuilding due to impacts of the climate change.
Along with this progression to disaster reduction, however, the unparalleled

intensity of the climate change crisis together with the unresolved pandemic
dilemma have increased the vulnerability of our people. This intricate
connection is undeniable and we must continuously advance our efforts of
reinforcing the city’s disaster response.
Therefore, I humbly recommend a few of my suggestions po. First, to strengthen

the level of awareness of our people through education, seminars, and training,
establish a more accessible and inclusive knowledge about risk reduction, and
further improve local strategies of risk management and preparations, aligned
with the national and international policies and frameworks,
Second, to update the Quezon City Public Service Continuity Plan to ensure the
vital services can be immediately restored and delivered to the public following
a disruptive event.
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Third, an Early Warning System Enhancement Program at the Barangay level

for better access to the people.
Fourth, to establish a Permanent Evacuation Center per District under DILG

Memorandum Circular No. 122, Series of 2018, enjoining local governments to
construct durable, safe, and proper-designed evacuation facilities that meet the
national standard.
Fifth, the formulation and implementation of an adaptive, standard evacuation

plan with a lead team focused on all evacuation needs, procedures and
protocols.
And finally po, we must urgently address the underlying causes of disaster risks
such as poorly planned urban development, degrading ecosystems, demographic
pressure, social injustices, and poverty.
This representation encourages radical change in both individual and group

behavior towards a culture of safety. This mission cannot be carried out by just
one sector or socioeconomic sector.
Alam n’yo po, ‘yung ikot po namin du’n po, marami po kaming natutunan. First
po, isa po sa mga gusto ko po sanang i-share sa inyo, karamihan po ng mga
buildings po na nakita namin du’n, marami pong mga puno.
Makikita n’yo po, ‘di ko po alam kung kanina, napansin n’yo po ba ‘yung mga
buildings po, nasa labas, puro mga plants? At dati po, ang Quezon City, naalala
ko po eh, puro green talaga makikita n’yo. Sana po, mabalik po natin at
magkaro’n po tayo ng ordinansa kung saan po p’wede nating ibalik po ‘yung
pagiging green pa po ng ating Quezon City ulit.
Pangalawa po sa hindi ko po makakalimutan du’n eh, ‘yung pagpunta po namin

sa mga low-cost housing. Doon po, sa amount lang po ng One Thousand Six
Hundred Pesos (PhP1,600.00), meron na po kayong 65 square meter po na
bahay, meron tatlong (3) – ‘yun po ‘yung mga low-cost housing nila – meron po
kayong three (3) bedroom na k’warto, may dalawang (2) CR; low-cost housing
po tawag nila doon, at meron po kayong sariling parking. Kapag meron naman
po sila ‘yung medium size, o tinatawag nilang medium-cost housing eh, eto po,
85 square meter naman po ‘yung laki n’ya.
Siguro po, mas maganda po ay paunahin ko na muna rin po ang aking kasama
po, si Coun. Vito Sotto po, regarding naman po sa climate change.
Salamat po.”
At this point, to recognize the presence of Congressman Pumaren, a recess was declared.
And when the session resumed, Councilor Generoso was recognized to deliver his speech,
quoted as follows:
“Our very first seminar related to climate change was presented by the WBG,
the World Bank Group, that they are known for supporting different developing
countries when it comes to climate change concerns, maybe sustaining climate
change or raising their awareness in their respected cities.
So, their very first concern in the seminar they had given was with the Waste
Management called MSWM, called Municipal Solid Waste Management from
the World Bank Group.
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So, the first problem was, most countries in developing countries have poor
municipal solid waste management and it contributes the climate change by
gasses from landfills and open dumps from forty-five percent (45%) of global
greenhouse gasses emissions.
So, one of the major issues identified by the World Bank Group would be the
unsustainable growth of waste. So, with the unsustainable growth of waste, this
continues as we are, right now, with no interventions, projections, or waste
generations until 2050 from 2030 are significantly higher from the projections
they are seeing from how most of the world is treating climate change right now.
And if no solutions are done, we don’t know what would be happening to our
country, and most of all, the planet, when it comes to addressing climate change.
Second, there is Uncontrolled Dumping – uncontrolled dumping with one of the

biggest negative impacts of waste on climate change is the gas coming from
landfills and open dumps. This is a big problem in the Philippines according to
RA-9003, No Dumpsites are allowed, and in 2021, the DENR reported that all
open dumps were closed. Waste could be brought to existing sanitary landfills
or temporary facilities while waiting for your own sanitary landfill to be
constructed. But has this really been effective? It makes me think like, I am not
sure if that has been really effective with how we are solving our climate change
problem here in the country, but this has really been effective even if the closure
of dumpsites and it’s enforced, it doesn’t solve the root of the problem. The
amount of waste being generated is still the same or even growing.
If we don’t provide better systems and support then, dumping will continue
everywhere in our country. Also, a good solution set by the World Band Group
would be, shifting towards more recycling and reuse and diverting waste from
landfills, so we can use the MSWM as a resource tool as a solution to climate
change instead.
So, the World Bank Group uses its climate change action plan to guide their
decisions and interventions. They have a focus on helping countries, cities and
with integrated waste management and circular economy approaches to reach
sustainable goals. Among their portfolio are other projects related to landfill
gas recovery, electricity, generation, and composting. But most of the issues and
most of these projects haven’t reached their target amount of greenhouse gasses
reductions. And it causes delays and construction, reduces commitment from
authorities, and insufficient separated waste.
And so, I think, it’s also a good idea with what we do here in Quezon City where
we partner with all NGOs when it comes to climate change, ‘coz we need their
commitments to continue to do progress when it comes to dealing with climate
change.
So, these three (3) challenges should be taken into account when crafting
solutions and programs.
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Think what are the projects we can implement here in Quezon City shouldn’t
really rely heavily on major technology infrastructure because not all cities or
barangays or different cities in the Philippines can actually provide those major
technology and the infrastructure that the World Bank Group wants us to have.
And we need to take time with construction ‘coz, for sure, constructing are really
sufficient climate change building would take five (5) to ten (10) years for a
developing country like us here in the Philippines. And with LGUs, how many
would the QC Government need to construct to cover all the areas if all LGUs
are heavily reliant on the technology to manage their waste? So, we need to
think of different ways. Another one would be, that would help build committed
from Local Government and also create investments from them, and the citizens
need projects and teach them and make them how to change actively to
participate.
And a good example of that would be the Trash to Cashback Program that last
City Council passed. And it wouldn’t have been passed without Mayor Joy
Belmonte and our respectful, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and the Climate Change
Department. And that focuses on ensuring good waste segregation and
incentivizing this because waste management in our country, to build more
awareness, is also a good idea to incentivize this, which is what we are doing
with the Trash to Cashback Program.
And World Back Group also give an example of how they are helping a part of
China, the Ningbo Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Project from 2013 to 2020,
a best practice example of operationalizing waste hierarchy principles. The goal
was to reduce the amount of waste and disposal area and collect more recyclable
materials through more efficient segregation.
So, they give residential, solid waste separation, and collection equipment. They
have more transferring and sorting stations as well as collection vehicles. Made
a kitchen waste treatment facility set up a neighborhood resident committee for
public awareness on recycling and segregation, develop the MSWM Information
System, and made waste pricing and separation rules and policies.
And the second would be … one of the second talks – but before I get into the
second talk about climate change, and the talk that the World Bank Group
gave – we were, actually, one of the speakers there because Quezon City is,
actually, one of the examples that we’re really their example when it comes to
climate change when it comes to the different cities that were there. An example
of one City was Columbo and Sri Lanka, wherein they’re actually just starting
their climate change action plan now. And they were asking for our presentation,
the Quezon City Department, and how we actually executed the Trash to
Cashback Program because it’s, actually, one the most successful programs in
the whole world right now, when it comes to climate change, and especially in
South East Asia and those other Asian countries we’re with.
So, second would be from the Seoul Institute of Technology. So, what is said in
Korea, their problem is, it’s one of the biggest sources of emissions, and it is
from the industry from 39.9%, but in Seoul, it’s from their buildings, from the
greenhouse gasses, which is around 68.7%. It’s because there is an increase in
the number of old buildings with poor energy performance, building setter, or
older than thirty (30) years and it makes up forty-four percent (44%) of Seoul,
and old buildings are not energy efficient. So, their solution with that would be,
while building new zero-energy buildings, Seoul is also focusing on remodeling
the old buildings to improve energy performance.
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So, after all of these, the question I would ask myself was, what among these
things are applicable to the Philippines and applicable too in our city? So, one
of the examples was China and Korea, they are not really similar to our country.
Again, it’s more like seeing or learning from the province … and finding ways
to apply to us, but it seems like one of the most universal foundations for a good
SWM – Solid Waste Management System, is proper segregation. So, what other
approaches will we look at? Only discuss in Solid Waste Management here in
habitat energy used in the buildings.
So, but the third question would be important like – what is the way forward
from here? Since we have a successful Trash to Cashback Program that
eventhough other cities we were with, katulad po ng Makati, Puerto Princesa,
Muntinlupa, and Iloilo, they all want to adopt our own Trash to Cashback
Program. From there, what more do we want to do?
So, Solid Waste Management is something we are already doing here in QC, but
the sole building thing for example is that something QC can look into ‘coz we
really have a lot of high-rise buildings that maybe we can see how they are
actually affecting our city and maybe we can improve on that with the
greenhouse gasses. And if ever its safest, I think we can look more into it with
the departments and the other councilors who want to contribute to that.
And, that ends my privilege speech, thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer.”
In the period of interpellation, the Presiding Officer remarked that during the Quezon City
Council Week, they received very good and positive feedback from the Quezon City Disaster
Risk Reduction Management Office (QCDRRMO) that it is only now that their office was
visited by the City Council. With that, His Honor thanked Congressman RJ Belmonte,
QCDRRMO Action Head, for accommodating the City Council; and Councilors Ferrer,
Generoso, and Delarmente for initiating the said ocular visit. The good Vice Mayor stressed
that it is the first time that the City Council exerted its effort to find a way to strengthen its
working relationship with the QCDRRMO.
Further, the Presiding Officer also thanked and commended the Speakers. Vice Mayor Sotto
added that whatever they gather from different cities is very important, especially to their
best practices on climate change, disaster risk reduction, how to have a sustainable city,
sustainable livelihood, and how to become a resilient city. His Honor said that they have to
know how to study the said programs because they already started some programs like Trash
to Cashback, and the Great, Green, and Growing that the city is continuously doing. The
Presiding Officer emphasized that with the leadership of Mayor Joy Belmonte, being an
environmental advocate, they are on the right track. Vice Mayor Sotto added that it is very
important that they raise more awareness in the community and at the barangay level. His
Honor recalled that they already have provided programs on environmental projects from
2019 to 2020. However, he said that because of the pandemic, they have to hold off and
focused on the pandemic response, and they were able to restart now.
Furthermore, the Presiding Officer expressed that concerning what the Speakers presented,
they will continue working hand in hand with the City Mayor, the QCDRRMO,
Councilor Ferrer as the chairperson of the Committee on Disaster Risk, and
Councilor Generoso as the chairperson of the Committee on Environment who tried to enact
more measures that will strengthen this campaign and advocacy to keep the city protected,
prepared, and more importantly, have a heart for the environment that they live in and for
the next generation. His Honor acceded to what have mentioned earlier that before, the city’s
surroundings were all green. However, he stated not to worry because they will still have
Great, Green, and Growing programs in the city.
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Likewise, the Presiding Officer again thanked the Speakers for their presentation. His Honor
said that they will take note of the said presentation and continue to learn from it and from
other cities and share whatever they have with other cities just like what Councilor Generoso
mentioned that Quezon City had its best practices that others want to adopt.
The Majority Floor Leader commended and thanked Councilors Generoso and Ferrer for
representing Quezon City and the country in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She said that the
Speakers showed her the things that they learned from the conference and hopefully they
could apply the best practices in the city. As to the housing project and green building shown
and mentioned earlier, she remarked that they have yet to update the Green Building Code
of Quezon City.
The Presiding Officer acceded and stated that they already have low-cost housing programs
in the city. Also, Vice Mayor Sotto mentioned that last Tuesday, they, together with the
District II councilors and Councilor Medalla (Julienne), attended the groundbreaking
ceremony of a low-cost housing program in District II.
With that, Councilor Ludovica informed that the said housing project is a Pambansang
Pabahay of President Bongbong Marcos. He said that he is so proud to work with the
22nd City Council, the X and Z generation who are the protectors of the future. He asked
them to defend the future and work harder for the next generation because they also have
plans and dreams that they did not fulfill. He then expressed his full support for the said
generation. Councilor Ludovica congratulated the District VI councilors for always being
present during the flag raising ceremony, and also Councilors Nanette Castelo Daza and
Mutya Castelo for their 100% on-site attendance.
Thereafter, the Privilege Hour was terminated.
Meanwhile, the Presiding Officer greeted Councilor De Leon, with a happy birthday.
At this point, the Majority Floor Leader manifested that they have a guest in the day’s
Question and Answer Hour. However, she stated that since the schedule of the session was
moved (due to declared no work because of the typhoon), the guest is not available due to a
scheduled meeting with the Executive Department. With that, she said that they will be
inviting their guest for the next regular session, to which the Presiding Officer noted the
same.
After which, the Question and Answer Hour was terminated.

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IX. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
A. FOR THIRD/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES & CONFIRMATION

OF RESOLUTIONS (APPROVED ON SECOND READING DURING THE
8TH REGULAR SESSION, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2022):
a. FOR THIRD & FINAL READING
1. PO22CC-044 – AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REVISED

OFFICIAL SEAL OF QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilors
CANDY A. MEDINA and DAVE C. VALMOCINA. Co-Introduced by
Councilors Bernard R. Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay,
Dorothy A. Delarmente, M.D., Joseph P. Juico, Nikki V. Crisologo,
Charm M. Ferrer, Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte, Julienne
Alyson Rae V. Medalla, Tatay Rannie Z. Ludovica, Godofredo T.
Liban II, Kate Galang-Coseteng, Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad, Albert
Alvin “Chuckie” L. Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Wencerom
Benedict C. Lagumbay, Antonio Gabriel “Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar
“Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen, Irene R.
Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, Marra C. Suntay, Joseph Joe
Visaya, Alfred Vargas, MPA, Ram V. Medalla, Shaira “Shay” L.
Liban, Aiko S. Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria Eleanor
“Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D., Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Emmanuel
Banjo A. Pilar, Victorio Manuel “Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic”
Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
2. PO22CC-046 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN ART

EXPRESSION WALL IN EACH OF THE 142 BARANGAYS OF
QUEZON CITY, AND PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES.
(Introduced by Councilor DON S. DE LEON. Co-Introduced by
Councilors Bernard R. Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay,
Dorothy A. Delarmente, M.D., Joseph P. Juico, Nikki V. Crisologo,
Charm M. Ferrer, Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte, Candy A.
Medina, Julienne Alyson Rae V. Medalla, Dave C. Valmocina, Tatay
Rannie Z. Ludovica, Godofredo T. Liban II, Kate Galang-Coseteng,
Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad, Albert Alvin “Chuckie” L. Antonio III,
Wencerom Benedict C. Lagumbay, Antonio Gabriel “Anton” L.
Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen,
Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, Marra C. Suntay,
Joseph Joe Visaya, Alfred Vargas, MPA, Ram V. Medalla, Shaira
“Shay” L. Liban, Aiko S. Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria Eleanor
“Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D., Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Eric Z. Medina,
Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Victorio Manuel Vito” Sotto Generoso,
Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
Items 1 and 2 were APPROVED.

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b. FOR CONFIRMATION
1. PR22CC-014 – A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF A MARKET

FRANCHISE TO “ARANETA CENTER, INC.” TO CONTINUE THE
OPERATION OF THE EXISTING FARMERS MARKET LOCATED AT
THE ARANETA CENTER, CUBAO, QUEZON CITY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2459, S-2015, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
REVISED QUEZON CITY MARKET CODE. (Introduced by Councilor
WENCEROM BENEDICT C. LAGUMBAY. Co-Introduced by Councilors
Bernard R. Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay, Dorothy A.
Delarmente, M.D., Joseph P. Juico, Nikki V. Crisologo, Charm M. Ferrer,
Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte, Candy A. Medina, Julienne Alyson
Rae V. Medalla, Dave C. Valmocina, Tatay Rannie Z. Ludovica,
Godofredo T. Liban II, Kate Galang-Coseteng, Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad,
Albert Alvin “Chuckie” L. Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Antonio Gabriel
“Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen,
Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, Marra C. Suntay, Joseph Joe
Visaya, Alfred Vargas, MPA, Ram V. Medalla, Shaira “Shay” L. Liban,
Aiko S. Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria Eleanor “Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D.,
Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Eric Z. Medina, Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Victorio
Manuel “Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and
Noe Dela Fuente)
2. PR22CC-031 – A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE PARENTS OF

MINOR CHILDREN AGES FIVE (5) TO SEVENTEEN (17) IN
QUEZON CITY TO AVAIL OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE FOR THEIR
CHILDREN IN PREPARATION FOR THE FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES IN
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND TO PROTECT, HELP AVOID
AND STOP THE SPREAD OF THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.
(Introduced by Councilor SHAIRA “Shay” L. LIBAN. Co-Introduced by
Councilors Bernard R. Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay, Dorothy A.
Albert Alvin “Chuckie” L. Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Wencerom
Benedict C. Lagumbay, Antonio Gabriel “Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G.
Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen, Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-
Daza, Marra C. Suntay, Joseph Joe Visaya, Alfred Vargas, MPA, Ram V.
Medalla, Aiko S. Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria Eleanor “Doc Ellie” R.
Juan, O.D., Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Eric Z. Medina, Emmanuel Banjo A.
Pilar, Victorio Manuel “Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo,
Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
3. PR22CC-073 – A RESOLUTION URGING ALL BARANGAYS OF

QUEZON CITY TO ESTABLISH A BARANGAY SOLO PARENTS’
DESK AND/OR TO DESIGNATE THEIR RESPECTIVE SOLO PARENTS
FOCAL PERSON TO SERVE AS COORDINATOR WITH THE
QUEZON CITY-SOLO PARENTS AFFAIRS OFFICE (QC-SPAO).
(Introduced by Councilor MARIA ELEANOR “Doc Ellie” R. JUAN, O.D.)
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4. PR22CC-083 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION

OF THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE QUEZON CITY COUNCIL,
COFFEE TABLE BOOK SECOND (2ND) EDITION. (Introduced by
Councilors DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D., ERIC Z. MEDINA and
GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II. Co-Introduced by Councilors Bernard R.
Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay, Joseph P. Juico, Nikki V. Crisologo,
Charm M. Ferrer, Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte, Candy A. Medina,
Julienne Alyson Rae V. Medalla, Dave C. Valmocina, Tatay Rannie Z.
Ludovica, Kate Galang-Coseteng, Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad, Albert Alvin
“Chuckie” L. Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Wencerom Benedict C. Lagumbay,
Antonio Gabriel “Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo,
Raquel S. Malañgen, Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, Marra C.
Suntay, Joseph Joe Visaya, Alfred Vargas, MPA, Ram V. Medalla, Shaira
“Shay” L. Liban, Aiko S. Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria Eleanor
“Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D., Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Emmanuel Banjo A.
Pilar, Victorio Manuel “Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo,
Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
5. PR22CC-094 – A RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE CIVIL

SERVICE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A ONE-DAY ON-SITE
APPLICATION OF BARANGAY OFFICIAL ELIGIBILITY AT
QUEZON CITY HALL. (Introduced by Councilor TANY JOE “TJ” L.
CALALAY. Co-Introduced by Councilors Bernard R. Herrera, Dorothy A.
Albert Alvin “Chuckie” L. Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Wencerom
Benedict C. Lagumbay, Antonio Gabriel “Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G.
Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen, Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-
Daza, Marra C. Suntay, Joseph Joe Visaya, Alfred Vargas, MPA, Ram V.
Medalla, Shaira “Shay” L. Liban, Aiko S. Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria
Eleanor “Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D., Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Eric Z. Medina,
Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Victorio Manuel “Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor
“Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
6. PR22CC-112 – A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CONGRESSMAN
PATRICK MICHAEL D. VARGAS, FOR BEING ELECTED AS
ASSISTANT MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER IN 19TH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND AS 2023 JUNIOR CHAMBER
INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES PRESIDENT. (Introduced by Councilor
AIKO S. MELENDEZ. Co-Introduced by Councilors Joseph Joe Visaya,
Ram V. Medalla, Shaira “Shay” L. Liban, Mutya Castelo, Freddy S. Roxas,
Bernard R. Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay, Dorothy A.
Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte, Candy A. Medina, Aly Medalla,
Dave C. Valmocina, Tatay Rannie Z. Ludovica, Godofredo T. Liban II, Kate
Galang-Coseteng, Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad, Albert Alvin “Chuckie” L.
Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Wencerom Benedict C. Lagumbay, Antonio
Gabriel “Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S.
Malañgen, Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, Marra C. Suntay, Maria
Eleanor “Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D., Kristine Alexia R. Matias, Eric Z. Medina,
Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Victorio Manuel “Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor
“Vic” Bernardo and Noe Dela Fuente)
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7. PR22CC-118 – A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SUCCESS OF THE

QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT’S RENEWAL OF SISTERHOOD
RELATIONS WITH GENERAL SANTOS CITY AND RECOGNIZING
THE VALUABLE INITIATIVES OF THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE
MA. JOSEFINA “JOY” G. BELMONTE, AND THE QUEZON CITY
TOURISM DEPARTMENT, LED BY MS. MARIA TERESA A. TIRONA,
IN PROMOTING QUEZON CITY AS A STRONG AND DEPENDABLE
PARTNER FOR OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS. (Introduced by
Councilors ALFRED VARGAS, MPA and DAVE C. VALMOCINA.
Co-Introduced by Councilors Bernard R. Herrera, Tany Joe “TJ” L. Calalay,
Dorothy A. Delarmente, M.D., Joseph P. Juico, Nikki V. Crisologo, Charm M.
Ferrer, Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte, Candy A. Medina, Julienne
Alyson Rae V. Medalla, Tatay Rannie Z. Ludovica, Godofredo T. Liban II,
Kate Galang-Coseteng, Geleen “Dok G” G. Lumbad, Albert Alvin
“Chuckie” L. Antonio III, Don S. De Leon, Wencerom Benedict C. Lagumbay,
Antonio Gabriel “Anton” L. Reyes, Edgar “Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo,
Raquel S. Malañgen, Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, Marra C.
Suntay, Joseph Joe Visaya, Ram V. Medalla, Shaira “Shay” L. Liban, Aiko S.
Melendez, Mutya Castelo, Maria Eleanor “Doc Ellie” R. Juan, O.D., Kristine
Alexia R. Matias, Eric Z. Medina, Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Victorio Manuel
“Vito” Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe
Dela Fuente)
Items 1 to 7 were CONFIRMED.
B. BARANGAY BUDGET
FOR CONFIRMATION
FY 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET
1. PROJECT 6 (SK) (DISTRICT I) (P 2,040,431.31)

2. WEST KAMIAS (SK) (DISTRICT III) (P 1,087,928.58)
3. BAGUMBAYAN (SK) (DISTRICT III) (P 5,936,471.50)
4. HORSESHOE (SK) (DISTRICT IV) (P 1,067,986.54)
5. PALIGSAHAN (DISTRICT IV) (P16,272,522.36)
6. VALENCIA (DISTRICT IV) (P24,268,181.77)
7. CAPRI (SK) (DISTRICT V) (P 1,918,637.78)
8. SANGANDAAN (SK) (DISTRICT VI) (P 600,000.00)
FY 2022 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
1. BAGONG SILANGAN (SK) (DISTRICT II) (P 6,672,793.30)

2. MATANDANG BALARA (DISTRICT III) (P 6,177,644.63)
3. DON MANUEL (DISTRICT IV) (P 400,000.00)
4. TEACHERS VILLAGE WEST (DISTRICT IV) (P 1,900,000.00)
5. APOLONIO SAMSON (SK) (DISTRICT VI) (P 3,931,732.10)
The annual and supplemental budgets of the foregoing barangays were CONFIRMED.
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C. BUSINESS FOR THE DAY
1. FIRST READING:
a. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
1. PR22CC-142 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY

GOVERNMENT OF QUEZON CITY’S CONCURRENCE WITH THE
HEALTH PROMOTION DIRECTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH (DOH) UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11223, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT HEALTH”,
ADOPTING FOR SUCH PURPOSE THE HEALTH PROMOTION
FRAMEWORK STRATEGY OF 2030 IN THE CITY-WIDE HEALTH
SYSTEM OF QUEZON CITY, AS ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY OF
HEALTH THROUGH DOH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 2021-063.
(Introduced by Councilor ALFRED VARGAS, MPA)
REFERRED to the Committees on Health & Sanitation and on Laws, Rules &
Internal Government.
2. PR22CC-144 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO EXTEND
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ON BEHALF OF THE QUEZON CITY
GOVERNMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR MILLION NINE
HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO
PESOS (PHP4,939,652.00), TO FUND THE PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES OF THE QUEZON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION (QCPSTA) FOR THE YEAR 2022, TO BE TAKEN
FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR GRANTS, AIDS, AND
SUBSIDIES UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR IN THE
2022 ANNUAL BUDGET OF QUEZON CITY, OR FROM ANY
AVAILABLE FUNDS. (Introduced by Councilors JULIENNE ALYSON
RAE V. MEDALLA and IRENE R. BELMONTE)
REFERRED to the Committees on Education, Science & Technology,

Appropriations, and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.
3. PR22CC-145 – RESOLUTION URGING THE METROPOLITAN

MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MMDA) TO CONSTRUCT
AN ELEVATED FOOTBRIDGE IN THE CORNER OF
CONGRESSIONAL AVENUE AND TANDANG SORA AVENUE,
QUEZON CITY (NEAR PHILAND DRIVE IN BARANGAY PASONG
TAMO) TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS AND AVOID
VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. (Introduced by Councilor ERIC Z.
MEDINA)
REFERRED to the Committees on Public Works & Infrastructure, Transportation,

and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.
4. PR22CC-146 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EXECUTIVE-

LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA FOR THE YEARS 2023-2025 OF THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OF QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilors
DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D., KATE GALANG-COSETENG and
ERIC Z. MEDINA)
REFERRED to the Committees on Appropriations and on Laws, Rules & Internal

Government.
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5. PR22CC- 147 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE

CITY MAYOR MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE J. AMADO
ARANETA FOUNDATION, INC. (JAAF), ON THE PROVISION OF A
4-YEAR FINANCIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE TO SELECT
PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES. (Introduced by
Councilor JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA)
REFERRED to the Committees on Education, Science & Technology and on Laws,

Rules & Internal Government.
6. PR22CC-148 – RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE

CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO
ENTER INTO AND SIGN FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE
QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT, THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (UP), RELATIVE
TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WATER QUALITY
TESTING AND ANALYSIS OF WATERWAYS AND TRIBUTARIES
ON SAN JUAN RIVER, WITH PROJECT NUMBER
CONSUL-21-001N. (Introduced by Councilors DOROTHY A.
DELARMENTE, M.D. and SHAIRA “Shay” L. LIBAN)
7. PR22CC-149 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR

MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED
NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP), FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT “ACCELERATING
NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC) THROUGH
CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN CITIES (ACE PROJECT)” IN
QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilors DOROTHY A.
Items 6 and 7 were REFERRED to the Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE TO SIGN AND
ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT THE
DEED OF DONATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOUR (4) PARCEL
RIGHT OF WAY PROPERTY LOCATED IN BARANGAY OLD
BALARA, QUEZON CITY, OWNED BY VISAYAN HILLS CREDIT
COOPERATIVE, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD, DIONISIO LORIA. (Introduced by Councilor WENCEROM
BENEDICT C. LAGUMBAY)
REFERRED to the Committees on General Services, Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE TO SIGN THE
PERFORMANCE COMMITMENT FOR HEALTH CARE
INSTITUTIONS (HCIs) AS PART OF QUEZON CITY
GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO THE NATIONAL HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAM (NHIP). (Introduced by Councilors
DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D. and BERNARD R. HERRERA)
REFERRED to the Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.

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HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE TO ENTER INTO
A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH HIGHER
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (HEIs) FOR THE PARTICIPATION
IN THE CITY’S INCLUSIVE HEALTH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM
AT THE QUEZON CITY KABAHAGI CENTER FOR CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES. (Introduced by Councilors DOROTHY A.
DELARMENTE, M.D. and KATE GALANG-COSETENG)
REFERRED to the Committees on People with Disabilities, Education, Science &

Technology, and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.
11. PR22CC-153 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A

CERTIFICATE OF EXCEPTION TO 86A REALTY CORPORATION,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AS-BUILT RENOVATION OF
TWO (2) STOREY RESIDENCE TO TWO (2) STOREY
COMMERCIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT LOT 4 BLOCK S-61
SCOUT GARCIA, BARANGAY PALIGSAHAN, DISTRICT 4,
QUEZON CITY, ALLOWING DEVIATION PROVIDED UNDER
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2502, S-2016, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
QUEZON CITY COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF 2016.
(Introduced by Councilor IRENE R. BELMONTE)
REFERRED to the Committees on City Planning, Building & Zoning and on Laws,
Rules & Internal Government.
12. PR22CC-154 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE CITY

GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE ITS WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR
QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. (Introduced by
Councilor JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA)

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH ROBINSONS LAND
CORPORATION FOR THE FREE USE OF AN AREA AT
ROBINSONS NOVALICHES, ROBINSONS GALLERIA AND
ROBINSONS MAGNOLIA, TO BE USED AS QUEZON CITY,
BUSINESS CENTER/SATELLITE OFFICE FOR THE PAYMENT OF
BUSINESS AND OTHER TAXES, AS WELL AS OTHER AUXILIARY
SERVICES. (Introduced by Councilors DOROTHY A.
REFERRED to the Committees on General Services, Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.
14. PR22CC-156 – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF

THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT’S ENTRY TO THE NATIONAL
COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS – PHILIPPINE
HERITAGE AWARDS (HERITAGE EDUCATION AND
INTERPRETATION CATEGORY). (Introduced by Councilor
DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D.)

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HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE TO ENTER
INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – METRO MANILA CENTER
FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (DOH-MMCHD) FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ICLINICSYS PROGRAM
IN QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilors DOROTHY A.
DELARMENTE, M.D. and BERNARD R. HERRERA)
b. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
1. PO22CC-088 – ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE

QUEZON CITY COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (Introduced by
Councilors JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA, BERNARD R.
HERRERA, DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D. and NOE DELA
FUENTE)
REFERRED to the Committees on Health & Sanitation, Appropriations, People with

Disabilities, Education, Science & Technology, and on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.
2. PO22CC-089 – ORDINANCE CREATING A CHILD LABOR

PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM (CLPEP) SECTION
UNDER THE QUEZON CITY PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
OFFICE (QC-PESO), PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (Introduced by Councilor EDGAR “Egay” G. YAP)
REFERRED to the Committees on Children’s Affairs, Labor, Employment &

Overseas Filipino Workers, Appropriations, and on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.
3. PO22CC-090 – ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL MOBILE FOOD

CARTS AND AMBULANT FOOD VENDORS IN QUEZON CITY TO
SECURE A HEALTH AND SANITARY CLEARANCE, AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR. (Introduced by Councilor
CANDY A. MEDINA)
REFERRED to the Committees on Health & Sanitation, Micro, Small & Medium
Business & Entrepreneurship Development, and on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.
4. PO22CC-091 – ORDINANCE IMPOSING ONE PESO (P1.00)

INCREASE TO THE ADMISSION FEES IN ALL CINEMAS
IN QUEZON CITY COVERING THE PERIOD FROM
NOVEMBER 1 TO 30, 2022, THE PROCEEDS THEREOF ARE TO BE
DONATED TO THE RED CROSS OF THE PHILIPPINES,
QUEZON CITY CHAPTER, TO SUPPORT ITS NUMEROUS
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. (Introduced by Councilor
WENCEROM BENEDICT C. LAGUMBAY)
REFERRED to the Committees on Ways & Means and on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.
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QUEZON CITY EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM (QCEEP), PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (Introduced by Councilor JOSEPH P. JUICO)
REFERRED to the Committees on Labor, Employment & Overseas Filipino

Workers, Appropriations, and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.

VARIOUS PHILHEALTH PACKAGES IN THE HEALTH CENTERS,
LYING-IN CLINICS, ANIMAL BITE TREATMENT CENTER, AND
SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINIC OF THE QUEZON CITY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT, AND IN THE QUEZON CITY GENERAL
HOSPITAL, NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND ROSARIO
MACLANG BAUTISTA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES. (Introduced by Councilors BERNARD R. HERRERA and
7. PO22CC-094 – ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PROCEDURES

AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING AFFILIATION AND TRAINING
OF HEALTH PROFESSION STUDENTS IN THE QUEZON CITY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL,
NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND ROSARIO MACLANG
BAUTISTA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(Introduced by Councilors BERNARD R. HERRERA and DOROTHY A.
DELARMENTE, M.D.)
REFERRED to the Committees on Health & Sanitation, Education, Science &

Technology, and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.

MANDATE OF THE QUEZON CITY PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
AFFAIRS OFFICE (QC-PDAO) ON PROVIDING ASSISTIVE
DEVICES TO PERSONS WITH HEARING, PHYSICAL AND VISUAL
DISABILITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4, (A), (B) AND (C) OF
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2085, S-2011, CREATING QC-PDAO AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. (Introduced by Councilor
REFERRED to the Committees on Health & Sanitation, People with Disabilities, and
on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.
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2. SECOND READING:
PR22CC-003 – RESOLUTION URGING THE QUEZON CITY

GOVERNMENT, THRU THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR, TO
ESTABLISH GERIATRIC WARDS IN QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL,
NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND ROSARIO MACLANG
BAUTISTA GENERAL HOSPITAL. (Introduced by Councilor BERNARD R.
HERRERA)
The Committees on Laws, Rules & Internal Government and

Health and Sanitation recommended approval, with
amendment/remark:
- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.
Councilor Herrera moved for the approval of PR22CC-003.
In his sponsorship speech, the Proponent claimed that all of them would reach old age and
they would need medical services from the hospitals. According to him, there are already
several data on the need of elderlies for healthcare services from hospitals in various
disciplines such as pulmonology, orthopedics, psychiatry, cardiovascular, dental, and
urology to name a few. Thus, he said that a model of care providing comprehensive health
services to the elderly at all levels of the health care delivery is imperative to meet the
growing health needs of the elderly. This resolution, he stressed, seeks to ensure that the
senior citizens have full access to health services in Quezon City-run hospitals, and
establishing a Geriatric Ward would also entail the provision of healthcare services
performed by doctors trained to handle the medical issues of the senior citizens.
Further, Councilor Herrera relayed that during the Committee on Laws’ hearing, they invited
three (3) doctors from the Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH), Rosario Maclang Bautista
General Hospital, and Novaliches District Hospital (NDH). He said that even before this
resolution, QCGH manifested that they are starting to put up more specific services for senior
citizens and they have also planned to put up a Geriatric Ward. On the other hand, he stated
that they have also heard the concerns of the NDH and the Rosario Maclang Bautista General
Hospital that they lack the space and the manpower to have said services. For said reason,
he stressed that this resolution only urges them just to start the ball rolling, conduct a review
on their respective rationalization plans, and submit the same in the yearly budget. They
should also think of ways to incorporate the needs of the senior citizens in the services, and
it is a better and fitting tribute to elderlies to have specialists that would take care of their
health, he added.
The Presiding Officer inquired on what available services are being offered currently for
senior citizens in the city hospitals, to which the Proponent replied that senior citizens are
on the priority lane of the hospitals, but as of now, they have no solo-ward or solo division
for the senior citizens. With that, the Presiding Officer asked if it was safe to say that there
are still some hospitals that lack the services needed for the senior citizens, to which the
Proponent answered in the affirmative.
Upon recognition, Councilor Medina (Eric) expressed that this is a very laudable measure.
However, he inquired on its real intention – is it just merely to express their sentiment or to
establish the Geriatric Ward in the said three city-owned hospitals. He opined that if the
intention is merely to express the Proponent’s sentiment, then this resolution is okay, but if
the intention is to establish the patient wards, then an ordinance for the purpose is necessary.
Also, he added that it would require the appropriation because of the construction and
purchase of corresponding supplies and equipment, and probably the hiring of the trained
personnel as Geriatric Ward that usually deals with the older person or senior citizen, which
will require a different approach and specialized age care.
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Replying thereto, Councilor Herrera clarified that this is just an expression because when
they talked to the three hospitals, only the QCGH has a plan for this, but NDH and Rosario
Maclang Bautista General Hospital have no space. So, he stressed that this is just to start and
keep the ball rolling and for them to have an idea of how to rationalize their plans for a
geriatric ward.
Thereafter, with no other clarifications, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-003 was

APPROVED on its second reading, adopting the amended version, as duly submitted to the
City Secretary’s Office, which includes Councilors Delarmente and Belmonte (Irene) as
main proponents, and including all councilors present as co-introducers of this resolution.
PR22CC-026 – RESOLUTION CREATING A TECHNICAL WORKING

GROUP (TWG) TO CONSOLIDATE AND CODIFY ALL QUEZON CITY
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE WELFARE,
BENEFITS, AND PRIVILEGES OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN QUEZON CITY.
(Introduced by Councilor GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II)
The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

as Co-Introducers.
The Committee on Senior Citizens’ Affairs recommended approval,

with amendments/remarks:
- to amend the Technical Working Group, to wit:
Head of the Committee

-Chairperson of the Committee on Senior Citizens
Members
-OSCA Head
-Office of the City Secretary, City Council
-President, United Senior Citizens Association
Secretariat
- Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs
- to include Councilor Eric Z. Medina as Main Introducer, and

Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte as
Vice-Chairperson; and

as Co-Introducers.
After moving for its approval, Councilor Liban (Godofredo) explained that this resolution,
upon approval by this Body, would create a working group that will consolidate and unify
all city ordinances and resolutions relating to the welfare, benefit, and privileges of senior
citizens. They would have a codified senior citizens’ book, he added.
Manifesting her strong support for this measure, Councilor Belmonte (Irene) expressed her
hope that through this measure, all ordinances for their beloved senior citizens would really
be collated and at the same time, studied, which ordinances need implementing rules and
regulations, so they could urge the Executive Department to draft and implement the same.
She made it clear that the ordinance is not complete by just passing the plenary, but there
should be implementing rules and regulations to be implemented by the Executive
Department.
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To enlighten the Body, the Proponent clarified that the main purpose of this measure is to
simply create a working group that would consolidate and solidify all legislation on senior
citizens, and after that, there will be another step. They will submit the codified ordinances
to the Body, he added.
Similarly, Councilor Medina (Eric) extended his full support to this measure because he
believed that it’s time to consolidate and codify all ordinances and resolutions relating to the
welfare, benefits, and privileges of senior citizens in Quezon City, to ease the determination
of what benefits the senior citizens are entitled to. He said that as of now, many of the senior
citizens are confused and even unaware of how they could avail of the said benefits from the
city government, which is very important for their daily medicine maintenance and other
basic needs. Considering that some of the city ordinances concerning senior citizens are
scattered, they find it difficult to know their monetary entitlements, and whether the
ordinances they are referring to are still existing or not. Thus, this resolution is just proper,
he reiterated.
Upon recognition, Councilor Ludovica inquired from the Proponent if they already convene
their oversight function committee as Chairman of the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs,
to which the latter stated that they actually had a meeting where it was mentioned and this
was taken up together with the head of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs, Atty. Bayani
Hipol.
In addition, Councilor Ludovica inquired about the age limit of the senior citizen hired by
the city government. He observed that there are elders who are still able to work, thus he
hoped that they could not be deprived of the opportunity to work in the city government.
Again, the Proponent reiterated that this measure is simply to codify all Quezon City
ordinances and resolutions relating to senior citizens. He said that they could probably enact
a measure that would define the age limitation of a senior citizen as mentioned by
Councilor Ludovica.
With that, Councilor Ludovica stated that he is also in support of this resolution and thanked
the Proponent for taking care of their age brackets.
Pointing out the resolved further clause, which pertains to the composition of the TWG, the
Presiding Officer inquired if the Proponent is amenable to include some councilors to be
members of this TWG as well, to which the Proponent replied, in the period of amendments,
and further stated that the original list of the members of this committee has already been
amended. Likewise, about the resolved furthermore clause, the Proponent opined that 90
days will be sufficient.
For the amendments, the following modifications were adopted:
o All the amendments presented in the Committee on Laws’ hearing be made part of
this resolution, to wit:
- To amend the Technical Working Group, as follows:
Head of the Committee – Chairperson of the Committee on Senior Citizens

Affairs
Members - OSCA Head
o Office of the City Secretary, City Council
o President of the United Senior Citizen
Association
Secretariat - Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs

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- To include Councilors Eric Medina and Mikey Belmonte as introducers of this

measure; and
o to include all the councilors present this afternoon as co-introducers of this

measure.
Finally, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-026 was APPROVED on its second reading,
as amended.
PR22CC-096 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE CITY

GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND NUMERACY WORKBOOKS
FOR IDENTIFIED GRADE LEVELS BASED ON RESULTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF
QUEZON CITY (SDO QC) ASSESSMENTS. (Introduced by Councilor
JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA)
The Committees on Laws, Rules & Internal Government and

Education, Science & Technology recommended approval, with
amendment/remark:

Having cited the merits of this resolution, as stipulated in its 2nd and 3rd whereas clauses,
Councilor Medalla (Julienne) moved for the favorable consideration of PR22CC-096.
This resolution, she added, is to simply urge the city government for vast resources to invest
more in education, particularly in the provision of workbooks that have been historically
proven to be effective in increasing the skill levels of the students. He emphasized that there
is a need to provide the learners from grades 2-4 with appropriate workbooks, especially for
Filipino and Numeracy to support their learning.
As to the query of the Presiding Officer, if the city government is not providing what they
need right now or is insufficient, the Lady Proponent responded that they do not provide the
workbooks, but some of the councilors are providing work text, but it is not a regular
provision of the city.
Concerning the educational literacy materials given to them, Councilor Medalla (Julienne)
informed the Council that story books were provided to kinder and first-grade students. She
added that as they say, the more they practice, the more they get better, and it is what they
wanted to happen with this measure.
After which, His Honor expressed the Council’s full support for this measure.
Thereafter, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-096 was APPROVED on its second

reading, with an amendment to include all councilors present as introducers of this measure.
PR22CC-102 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH – CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT METRO MANILA,
REPRESENTED BY DIRECTOR IV GLORIA J. BALBOA, FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT
PATIENTS (MAIP) PROGRAM IN QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
(Introduced by Councilor BERNARD R. HERRERA)
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recommended approval, with amendments/remarks:
- to attach the Memorandum of Agreement, attached on pages 158

to 162 of the agenda; and

The Committee on Health & Sanitation recommended approval,

with amendment/remark:

as Co-Introducers.
Having moved for its approval, Councilor Herrera articulated that:
- This resolution authorizes the City Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of

Agreement with the Department of Health, Metro Manila Center for Health
Development, represented by Director Gloria Joy Balboa, for the
implementation of the Medical Assistance to Indigent Patients “MAIP”
Program in Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH);
- MAIP Program is a strategic program of the Department of Health that seeks

to further enforce the implementation of Republic Act 11463 or the Malasakit
Act of 2019;
- The MAIP Program can be likened to the guarantee letters given by the Local
Government Unit (LGU), Congress Representatives or Senators wherein the
hospitals get a certain amount to subsidize the procedures or medicines of
their patients;
- This resolution was requested by the QCGH since they have a pending MOE
with the DOH of Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP300,000.00);
- In his possession and also attached to this resolution is the draft Memorandum
of Agreement, which was submitted by the QCGH; and
- As per the Local Government Code, the City Mayor shall always represent
the city to sign on behalf of all bonds, contracts and obligations, and such
other documents upon authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Further, the Proponent affirmed with the Presiding Officer that this was consulted with the
QCGH, as they were actually the ones who give and push for this resolution.
Pointing out the following measure, specifically PO22CC-080, which institutionalizes the
three (3) city-owned hospitals, the President Pro-Tempore asked why the measure at hand
only gives authority to the QCGH to enter into a MOA.
The Proponent replied that before, the QCGH approached them because they would have a
grant of Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php300,000.00) for the MAIP Program, thus this
resolution. However, he said that when they talked with the two other hospitals, they opted
to institutionalize it for their future grants, so it will be directly signed by the City Mayor.
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With no other discussions, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-102 was APPROVED on

its second reading, with the adoption of the amended version, as duly submitted to the
City Secretary’s Office and inclusion of all the councilors present as co-introducers of this
measure.
PR22CC-122 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH B BRAUN AVITUM
PHILIPPINES, INC., REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,
MR. EDUARDO L. RODRIGUEZ AND FINANCE DIRECTOR,
MS. ARSENIA C. LADORES, FOR THE RELEASE OF THE AMOUNT
ALLOTTED FOR THE OUTSOURCED DIALYSIS CONSUMABLES AND
SUPPLIES OF THE QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL’S DIALYSIS
TREATMENT. (Introduced by Councilors BERNARD R. HERRERA and

- to remove the letter “D” in the word “RELEASED” in the title;
- to include the amount on the title; and
- submitted the amended version and the Memorandum of

Agreement, attached on pages 169 to 174 of the agenda.

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing as

Co-Introducers.
Councilor Herrera moved for the approval of the foregoing measure.
For the discussion, Councilor Herrera remarked that they have already established a Dialysis
Treatment Facility in the Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH) since pre-pandemic. But
during the pandemic, they were able to contract the services of B Braun Avitum Philippines,
who provided the QCGH with dialysis services, most specifically dialysis consumables and
supplies needed for dialysis treatment in a total of five hundred fifty-five sessions at a rate
of Three Thousand Pesos (PhP3,000.00) per session or a total amount of One Million Six
Hundred Sixty-Five Pesos (PhP1,665,000.00) corresponding to the supplied dialysis
consumable supplies from March 2021 to December 2021. He added that the said amount
was already appropriated by the city from the QCGH budget for the payment of the services
provided by B Braun Avitum Philippines.
Moreso, the Proponent relayed that during the Committee on Laws’ hearing, an amendment
was introduced by his co-proponent, Councilor Delarmente, to include in the title and the
dispositive portion the amount to be released, which they have already done upon submission
of the amended version the same day, as he asked to be adopted during the period of
amendments. The copy of the MOA was attached also to the resolution upon filing and the
copy was also given to the Presiding Officer, he added.
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As to the query of the Presiding Officer on why they are authorizing the Mayor to sign an
agreement for past services, the Proponent explicated that they have to authorize the Mayor
to sign because the said amount could not be released to B Braun, as payment of the QCGH,
unless there’s a MOA between Mayor, QCGH and B Braun. He further affirmed with the
Presiding Officer that this MOA is for the release of funds for payment of services rendered
from March to December 2021 and this fund is already in QCGH appropriated and obligated
funds. The City Legal Department was also consulted regarding this matter, he added.
Thereupon, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-122 was APPROVED on its second

reading, with the following amendments:
- to adopt the amended version, as duly submitted to the City Secretary’s

Office; and
- to include all councilors present as co-introducers of this measure.
PR22CC-125 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCEREST

FELICITATION AND WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE
HONORABLE MAYOR MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, HONORABLE
VICE MAYOR GIAN G. SOTTO, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO MS. ALEXANDRA “ALEX” MANIEGO EALA, FOR BEING
THE FIRST FILIPINO TO WIN THE 2022 U.S. OPEN JUNIORS SINGLES
TITLE. (Introduced by Councilors MARRA C. SUNTAY and WENCEROM
BENEDICT C. LAGUMBAY)


After moving for its approval, Councilor Suntay manifested that:
- One of the beloved daughters of Quezon City has once again brought pride, joy,
and honor to the country; Ms. Alexandra “Alex” Eala, a 17-year-old Filipina athlete
who was born and raised in the city has recently won the prestigious 2022 U.S.
Tennis Open Juniors Singles; therefore, making history of herself as a country’s
first ever grand slam singles champion in tennis;
- This proposed resolution, therefore, expresses the sentiment of the QCitizens in

commending her recent win and expressing their wholehearted support for her;
Certainly, Alex is a wonderful role model; her patriotism, determination, and
humility are worthy of emulation, not only for the Filipino athletes but also for the
Filipino youth.
Subsequently, the Presiding Officer expressed the Council’s full support for this measure
and further stated that they celebrate the victory of Ms. Alex Eala.
Councilor Suntay, on the other hand, conveyed her gladness that when Ms. Eala won, she
spoke Tagalog, her native language, and stated that it is not only for herself but for her nation.
With no other discussants, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-125 was APPROVED on

its second reading, adopting the following modifications:
- All the councilors present were included as co-introducers of this measure;

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- A copy of this resolution shall be given to Ms. Alex Eala; and
- To adopt the amended version of this resolution, as submitted to the City

Secretary, which includes Councilor Reyes as main introducer.
PO22CC-073 – ORDINANCE MANDATING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY

COUNCIL TO WEAR BLACK COAT/BLAZER WITH INNER WHITE SHIRT
ATOP EVERY FIRST MONDAY SESSION OF THE MONTH, AND
PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. (Introduced by
Councilor ERIC Z. MEDINA)


Councilor moved for the approval of the foregoing measure.
In his sponsorship speech, Councilor Medina (Eric) articulated that the City Council, as a
local legislative body, is a dignified and respected government institution composed of
honorable members chosen by the people representing certain legislative districts. This
measure, he added, is just self-explanatory and they just wanted to preserve such status and
maintain decorum in the City Council, especially during the plenary session. To him, there
is an imperative need for the members of the City Council to observe a proper dress code
symbolizing unity. He also noticed how beautiful their session is when they are all wearing
black coats/blazers with inner white shirts atop, hence he consulted the Majority Floor
Leader if they could practice the wearing of the same even once a month, preferably first
Monday, to which the latter agreed. He explained that he opted to make this an ordinance
with a penal clause, so it could really be followed; and the penalty of P1,000.00 will have a
separate account to be used exclusively for the City Council.
Upon recognition, the Majority Floor Leader affirmed with the Presiding Officer that during
the Committee on Laws’ hearing some councilors have reservations about this proposal, thus
she advised the Proponent to reserve the deliberations in the plenary since more councilors
are in the session. She relayed that the comments therein is to exempt the month of August
as they wear Filipiniana and if it is possible to just include in the ordinance the wearing of
black coat/blazer, but not limit themselves with an inner white shirt, maybe, any colored shirt
would do, to which the Proponent acceded.
As to the query of the Presiding Officer, if they would be penalized if they wear a gray coat
or long sleeves barong, the Proponent responded, yes, if this ordinance will be approved.
Councilor Medina (Eric) clarified that he is just proposing to have it during the first session
of the month and he is also amenable if the other councilors would suggest using other colors
instead of black.
Since this is an ordinance, Councilor Belmonte (Irene) asked if it has a penalty clause, to
which the Presiding Officer replied, it is P1,000.00. She then imparted that as per their
Internal Rules, the penalty is only administrative if they would not follow the proper attire.
Expressing her concern about the penalty clause with the corresponding amount, she asked
if they would be issued with violation receipts and if they would pass through the Fiscal to
pay for it.
With that, the Proponent claimed that they would not be penalized if they would follow the
ordinance. The penalty, he clarified, would form part of the funds of the City Council.
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Meanwhile, a recess was declared.
When the session was resumed, Councilor Lagumbay opined that an ordinance is actually
for the whole of Quezon City. Considering that this measure pertains only to the attire of the
members of the City Council, he relayed that the City Council concedes that instead of
making this an ordinance, it would be better to convert it into a mere resolution if the
Proponent is amenable. He further stated that in December, they would be amending the
Internal Rules and this matter could be included as part of the amendments.
Upon consultation with the good Vice Mayor and the members of the Council, the Proponent
manifested his no objection to the proposal of converting this into a resolution and requested
the City Secretary to make the necessary adjustments to this measure. He further concurred
with the suggestion of Councilor Lagumbay to consider any color of shirt inside as long as
it is black top and pants.
The Presiding Officer also placed on record that, upon consultation with the Body, the
Proponent accepted the proposal of turning this into a resolution, as they would amend their
Internal Rules in December, particularly, the dress code, and follow the suggestion of the
Proponent to wear black coat/blazer every first session of the month provided that the inner
shirt is not limited to white, as long as it is presentable.
Thereafter, the Proponent manifested that he would be submitting an amended version of

this measure to the City Secretary.
There being no other manifestations, on motion, duly seconded, PO22CC-073 was

APPROVED on its second reading, with amendments to submit an amended version of this
measure to the City Secretary and to include all the councilors of the 22 nd City Council in
this measure.
PO22CC-080 – ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MEDICAL

ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS (MAIP) PROGRAM IN
QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL, NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL
AND ROSARIO MACLANG BAUTISTA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (Introduced by Councilors BERNARD R. HERRERA and

- submitted an amended version, attached on pages 181 to 182 of

the agenda; and



as Co-Introducers.
Having moved for its approval, Councilor Herrera expressed that:
- This ordinance aims to institutionalize the Medical Assistance to Indigent

Patients (MAIP) program in Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH),
Novaliches District Hospital (NDH), and Rosario Maclang Bautista General
Hospital;
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- The MAIP program is a strategic program of the DOH that seeks to further
reinforce the implementation of the “Malasakit Act” or the Universal
Healthcare of 2019;
- The MAIP program can be likened to the guarantee letters given by the Local
Government Unit (LGU), Congress representatives, or senators wherein the
hospitals get a certain amount to subsidize the procedures or medicines for
their patients;
- Through this ordinance, they are giving the City Mayor the authority to sign
all MOAs with the Department of Health (DOH) until June 2025, considering
that the MAIP program is a continuous cycle of transferring a certain amount
from the DOH to the hospitals;
- Due to the pandemic and with the sense of urgency to receive the MAIP funds
from the DOH, the City Mayor signed several MOAs and through this
measure, they are already ratifying it since 2019 as a curative action to the
authority given by the City Council;
- When this was discussed in the Committee on Laws’ hearing, they decided to
put Section 4 of this ordinance stating that the MAIP funds transferred to
QCGH shall go directly to QCGH according to their Charter; and that of
Novaliches District Hospital and Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital
shall still go to the Quezon City Government’s general funds being created
under separate ordinances, but shall be earmarked by the city government
exclusively for their use and MAIP only;
- This MOA only involves all the MAIP programs of the DOH for the Quezon City
Government; and
- As per the Local Government Code, the City Mayor shall represent the city and sign
on its behalf all bonds, contracts and obligations, and such other documents upon
authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, hence this ordinance.
The Proponent concurred with the Presiding Officer that this is basically institutionalizing the MAIP
program. He remarked that his earlier resolution is for QCGH only because the DOH would transfer
an amount of PhP300,000.00 to them. All the funds that would be transferred to the three (3) city-
owned hospitals, always need a MOA that will be approved by the City Council. Thus, this ordinance
intends to give authority to the City Mayor to sign all the MAIP MOA, he stressed. As to the query,
if this was consulted and approved by the Executive Department, particularly the City Administrator
and the City Mayor, the Proponent replied in the affirmative. In fact, a Certificate of Urgency shall
be supposed to be issued for this purpose, but they decided to go with the process of passing through
the Committee on Health and the Committee on Laws before approving it.
Concerning the questions of Councilor Ludovica, the Proponent agreed that the MAIP is funded by
the national government, specifically the DOH. He further clarified that the MAIP is usually used by
hospitals. Citing as an example is that the DOH would give funding to the QCGH, NDH, and the
Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital. He added that the guarantee letters given by the District
Representatives are for the national government hospitals. He said that for this one, the DOH includes
having the MAIP or guarantee letter, but not necessarily coming from the funds of the Congress
representative.
Since MAIP only covers hospitals run by the national government, Councilor Ludovica expressed
his gladness that, at least now, city-owned hospitals could avail of the funding from the DOH itself.
With no other clarifications, on motion, duly seconded, PO22CC-080 was APPROVED on its
second reading, adopting the following amendments:
- to adopt the amended version duly submitted to the City Secretary’s Office; and
- to include all councilors present as co-introducers of this measure.

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Subsequently, on a point of inquiry, Councilor Medina (Eric) asked the City Secretary about the
procedure under the Internal Rules before the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government
could tackle their proposed legislative measures, which were also referred to the other committees.
Is it mandatory that the other committees where the proposed measures are also referred to have
already submitted their committee report to the Committee on Laws before the latter could act on it,
he further asked.
Responding thereto, Atty. Alferos relayed that pursuant to the rules, there must be reports from the
other committees before the Committee on Laws will be able to discuss the proposed measures.
Similarly, the Presiding Officer affirmed that there should be a committee report, an indication that
a particular measure passed through the committee hearing.
The President Pro-Tempore explained that he is just asking because there is an instance wherein they
are about to discuss last Friday a measure, which was referred to his committee, specifically on a
plantilla position in the Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH), which they found out that it was
already tackled in the Committee on Laws on Thursday.
The Majority Floor Leader stated that there are some instances wherein they reverted it to the
Committee on Laws, but this is the first time that she has heard about this instance, which should not
be the case. She explained that the Committee on Laws should be the last committee to discuss all
their measures. Nevertheless, they would look into this matter, she stressed.
Meanwhile, a minute recess was declared.
When the session resumed, the Majority Floor Leader relayed that as per Councilor Herrera, the said
measure was not yet tackled in the Committee on Laws.
Affirming thereto, Councilor Herrera manifested that such an ordinance about creating a plantilla
position for the Drug Testing Center in the QCGH only passed through the Committee on Health,
but not yet to the Committee on Laws. He said that it was supposed to be tackled in Councilor Eric
Medina’s committee, but they opted to defer it. He continued that, maybe, they could just check the
records to make sure, to which the good Councilor acceded.
Thereafter, the Body proceeded with the next item on the agenda.
D. REVIEW & CONSIDERATION OF BARANGAY MATTERS
a. BARANGAY ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
1. BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO.004, SERIES OF 2022 OF SACRED

HEART: “ORDINANCE TO REGULATE FILMING, TAPING OR
SHOOTING OF FILMS, TV SERIES, DOCUMENTARIES AND
COMMERCIALS WITHIN THE JURIDICAL BOUNDARY OF
BARANGAY SACRED HEART, PROVIDING REGULATIONS AND
FINES.”
2. RESOLUTION NO. 36, S-2022 OF BARANGAY AMIHAN: “BARANGAY

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUNONG BARANGAY OF
BARANGAY AMIHAN, DISTRICT III, QUEZON CITY, FOR THE
REVISION OF BCPC PLAN IN ANNUAL BUDGET FY 2022 UNDER
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DAYCARE ADVOCACY
EQUIPMENT.”
Items 1 and 2 were REFERRED to the Special Review Committee on Barangay

Ordinances.
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E. OTHER MATTERS
1. COPY OF THE PROPOSED INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURES OF THE

COMMITTEE ON WOMEN, FAMILY RELATIONS, AND GENDER
EQUALITY, CHAIRED BY COUNCILOR MARIA ELEANOR “Doc Ellie” R.
JUAN, O.D.
NOTED.
X. CLOSING PRAYER
The closing prayer was led by Councilor Medalla (Ram).
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other items to be discussed, on motion, duly seconded, the day’s session was
adjourned.
SESSION ADJOURNED: 3:43` P.M.`
Prepared by:
MARISA S. DE JEMIL
Senior Administrative Asst. I
ANITA A. CABALQUINTO
Senior Administrative Asst. I
GLENDA G. FELIX
Legislative Staff Officer III
MARITESS DG. AÑASCO

Legislative Staff Officer IV
MARILYN B. DELA CRUZ

Legislative Staff Officer V
MARILYN JANET B. BUL-LALAYAO

Chief, Journal & Minutes Division
ATTESTED BY:
Atty. JOHN THOMAS S. ALFEROS III

Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
APPROVED BY:
GIAN G. SOTTO
City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

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Republic of the Philippines

MINUTES OF THE 9th REGULAR SESSION

City Vice Mayor GIAN G. SOTTO - Presiding Officer

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The opening prayer was led by Councilor Visaya.

II. NATIONAL ANTHEM

III. COUNCILOR’S CREED

IV. CALL TO ORDER

The following council members were present during the session:

VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 8th REGULAR SESSION HELD ON

There being no correction, observation, and modification, on motion, duly seconded,

VII. INFORMATIONAL MATTERS

1. LETTER OF MR. IVAN DARWIN G. ZAMORA, CORPORATE

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

2. LETTER FROM THE HORSESHOE VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS

REFERRED to the Committee on City Planning, Building & Zoning.

VIII. PRIVILEGE HOUR

Noong Linggo, September 25, nasaksihan po natin ang hagupit ni Bagyong

Nag-ikot ang mga personnel sa iba’t-ibang lugar upang paalalahanan ang

Masasabi ko po talagang handang-handa po ang ating Quezon City sa mga

That is why risk management is imperative to disaster prevention. It guarantees

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As Chairman po of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction, we invited our

Upang makita ang kapasidad at kakayahan ng Quezon City sa pagtugon sa mga

Ito po’y sinamahan po natin, pinaunlakan po tayo ng ating QCDRMMO OIC

Ang pagbisita ay bahagi ng pagpapakita ng suporta ng Sangguniang

What I recommend is that we must strengthen the level of awareness of our

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

(Clippings were shown through the monitor.)

Along with this progression to disaster reduction, however, the unparalleled

Therefore, I humbly recommend a few of my suggestions po. First, to strengthen

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Third, an Early Warning System Enhancement Program at the Barangay level

Fourth, to establish a Permanent Evacuation Center per District under DILG

Fifth, the formulation and implementation of an adaptive, standard evacuation

This representation encourages radical change in both individual and group

Pangalawa po sa hindi ko po makakalimutan du’n eh, ‘yung pagpunta po namin

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Second, there is Uncontrolled Dumping – uncontrolled dumping with one of the

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

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Thereafter, the Privilege Hour was terminated.

After which, the Question and Answer Hour was terminated.

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

IX. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS

A. FOR THIRD/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES & CONFIRMATION

1. PO22CC-044 – AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REVISED

2. PO22CC-046 – AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN ART

Items 1 and 2 were APPROVED.

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

1. PR22CC-014 – A RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF A MARKET

2. PR22CC-031 – A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE PARENTS OF

3. PR22CC-073 – A RESOLUTION URGING ALL BARANGAYS OF

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

4. PR22CC-083 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION

5. PR22CC-094 – A RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE CIVIL

MINUTES, 9th REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

7. PR22CC-118 – A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SUCCESS OF THE

Items 1 to 7 were CONFIRMED.

FY 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET

1. PROJECT 6 (SK) (DISTRICT I) (P 2,040,431.31)

FY 2022 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET