Republic of the Philippines

Quezon City
22nd CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE 10th REGULAR SESSION

held on
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 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
6th 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, 10th REGULAR SESSION, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022

I. OPENING PRAYER

The opening prayer was led by Councilor Liban (Shay).

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 Melendez.

IV. CALL TO ORDER

The 10th Regular Session was called to order at 1:24 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 (complete attendance):

Physically present in the Session Hall: Councilors Herrera, Calalay, Delarmente, Juico,
Crisologo, Ferrer, Belmonte (Mikey), Medina (Candy), Medalla (Julienne),
Valmocina, Ludovica, Liban (Godofredo), Lumbad, Antonio, De Leon, Lagumbay,
Reyes, Yap, Belmonte (Irene), Castelo Daza, Suntay, Visaya, Medalla (Ram), Liban
(Shay), Melendez, Castelo (Mutya), Matias, Medina (Eric), Pilar, Generoso, Bernardo,
Roxas, Dela Fuente, and the Presiding Officer, Vice Mayor Sotto; and live via Webex:
Councilors Galang-Coseteng, Rillo, Malañgen, Vargas, and Juan.

There being a quorum during the roll call, the Body proceeded with the order of the
day.

At this point, in celebration of the Elderly Week, the Presiding Officer acknowledged
the senior symbolic city officials per district of Quezon City (senior citizens’
counterparts of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Councilors.).

VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 9th REGULAR SESSION HELD

ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2022.

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

the minutes of the 9th Regular Session held on September 27, 2022 was APPROVED.

VII. INFORMATIONAL MATTERS

1. LETTERS OF MS. RUBY G. MANANGU, CITY ACCOUNTANT, TO

MR. JOSEPH L. PEREZ, SUPERVISING AUDITOR, OFFICE OF THE
CITY AUDITOR, BOTH OF THIS CITY, SUBMITTING THE TRIAL
BALANCES OF (a) SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND; (b) TRUST FUND;
AND (c) GENERAL FUND, FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2022,
AND THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
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a. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

b. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
c. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS/EQUITY
d. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NOTED.

Likewise, the Body acknowledged the presence of Councilor Atty. Jerome Lacbay from the
Embroidery Capital of the Philippines, Lumban, Laguna; used to be part of the Legislative
Staff of the Office of the Vice Mayor during the term of Mayor Joy Belmonte as Vice Mayor;
currently a Committee Chairperson of Laws, Rules and Privileges, Justice, Good
Governance, and Human Rights Violation; and newly-elected Board Member of the National
Movement of Young Legislators of Laguna Chapter.

2. LETTER OF MR. FRANCISCO DINO S. ANTONIO, HEAD,

REGULATORY LEGAL CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICE – MERALCO,
REQUESTING A CERTIFICATION ON THE ACTUAL POSTING OF THE
ORDER AND NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING ISSUED BY THE ERC,
RELATIVE TO ERC CASE NO. 2022-059 RC [IN THE MATTER OF THE
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE EMERGENCY
REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) 83-MVA POWER TRANSFORMER AT
MAKATI SUBSTATION].

3. LETTER OF ATTY. PEARL JOY M. SALAS-DALINGAY,

CITY SECRETARY, OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD,
BUTUAN CITY, TRANSMITTING A COPY OF SP RESOLUTION NO.
066-2022, “A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING A HEARTFELT
GRATITUDE TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD AND
CITY GOVERNMENT OF QUEZON FOR THEIR WARM,
WELL-ORGANIZED, AND SUCCESSFUL HOSTING OF THE
BENCHMARKING SESSION ON SANGGUNIAN OPERATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE OFFICERS, DIVISION AND SECTION
HEADS, AND STAFF OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF
BUTUAN LAST AUGUST 3-4, 2022.”

4. LETTER OF ATTY. PAMELA DOMENIQUE M. DIZON, ASSISTANT

GENERAL COUNSEL, NGCP, REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE OF
POSTING OF THE ERC ORDER AND NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING,
RELATIVE TO THEIR APPLICATION FILED BEFORE THE ERC,
ENTITLED “IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2021-2025 (BATCH 4), WITH
PRAYER FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY”,
DOCKETED AS ERC CASE NO. 2022-058 RC.

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

ATTORNEY, PSALM LEGAL GROUP, REQUESTING A CERTIFICATE
OF RECEIPT OF THEIR APPLICATION TO BE FILED WITH THE ERC,
ENTITLED “IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
OF THE CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC ENERGY
WITH DAVAO DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. AND
ZAMBOANGA CITY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., AND A LETTER
OF AGREEMENT WITH SIARGAO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.,
LOCATED IN THE MINDANAO GRID, WITH PRAYER FOR ISSUANCE
OF PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY.”

Items 2 to 5 were NOTED.

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5. LETTER FROM THE MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER, COUNCILOR

DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D., RE: AWARDING OF SCROLL TO
DR. CHRISTINE JOY AGUILA, PH.D., WITH REGARDS TO
RESOLUTION NO. SP-9015, S-2022.

Relative to the foregoing item, the Majority Floor Leader invited Dr. Christine Joy Aguila
to receive the scroll, a resolution of the City Council, SP-9015, S-2022, congratulating her
for being a Champion Educator, Filipino Language Instructor, and 2022 Metro Bank
Foundation Outstanding Filipino Awardee. After which, as requested by the Majority Floor
Leader, the awardee was accorded a round of applause.

With that, a recess was declared for the said presentation of the scroll and also for a photo
op, together with Councilor Atty. Jerome Lacbay.

When the session resumed, the Majority Floor Leader informed the Body that
Councilor Roxas expressed his intention to avail of the day’s Privilege Hour.

VIII. PRIVILEGE HOUR

Upon recognition, the Privilege Speaker greeted Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, his colleagues, and
the distinguished guests with a good afternoon.

To start with, the Speaker remarked that September 25, 2022, is the schedule of their regular
session. However, due to Super Typhoon Karding, their session was postponed and they
were advised to remain indoors. He said that it is ironic because they, the punong barangays,
did not remain indoors because they were outside wearing their raincoats, and jackets, and
constantly monitoring the situation to make appropriate decisions for the safety of their
constituents and remain vigilant and alert for 24 to 48 hours when the typhoon had its
landfall. He added that he is also aware that the city councilors are also prepared to assist
their constituents who will be affected by the typhoon. He stressed that the work and school
classes were suspended, but they have to report to work and have to monitor the typhoon
overnight in their own style, preparing their evacuation plan, rescue boats, survival kits, food
packs, and others. He emphasized that Super Typhoon Karding is not his topic, but it just
happened that it was another force majeure that they have to face.

Further, he stated that he availed of the day’s Privilege Hour to congratulate the 142
barangays of Quezon City for the recently concluded 27th Barangay Day held last
September 22, 2022, with the theme, “Progresibong Barangay at Bayan na Maasahan” and
to formally recognize the 85 barangay awardees on different categories, which reflect their
satisfactory performance in serving their respective barangays.

He recalled that during the last Council, they passed the ordinance of Barangay Seal of Good
Housekeeping for which reason they wanted to give due recognition to the awardees for the
excellence in the performance of their duties and responsibilities to the barangay. Before
proceeding, a video presentation on the highlights of the Barangay Day Celebration was
played.

After which, he enumerated the names of the awardees and requested them to stand up as he
called their names, to wit:

DISTRICT I

Barangay Project 6
• Best in BHERT Functionality
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Barangay Bungad
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Phil-Am
• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business

Barangay Damayan
• Best in Road Clearing

Barangay Del Monte

• Best in Legislative Services
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Talayan
• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in Road Clearing
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay St. Peter

• Best in Road Clearing

Barangay Manresa
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Damar
• Best in Legislative Services
• Best in Good Financial Housekeeping

Barangay Sta. Teresita

• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Salvacion
• Best in Legislative Services

Barangay Maharlika
• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business

Barangay Lourdes
• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business
• Best in Good Financial Housekeeping

DISTRICT II

Barangay Holy Spirit

• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business
• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in Road Clearing
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Batasan Hills

• Dangal ng Lungsod

Commonwealth
• Hall of Famer of the Dangal ng Lungsod
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DISTRICT III

Barangay Silangan
• Best in Legislative Services

Barangay Quirino 2-A

• Best in Road Clearing

Barangay Pansol
• Best in Legislative Services
• Best in COVID-19 Response
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Mangga
• Best in Good Financial Housekeeping

Barangay Bayanihan
• Best in Good Financial Housekeeping

Barangay White Plains

• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business

Barangay Libis
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Ugong Norte

• Best in Road Clearing

Barangay Bagumbayan
• Best in COVID-19 Response
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Blue Ridge B

• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Milagrosa
• Best in COVID-19 Response
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Escopa II
• Best in Good Financial Housekeeping

DISTRICT IV

Barangay Sacred Heart

• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Laging Handa

• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Paligsahan
• Best in COVID-19 Response
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Barangay Roxas
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Kamuning
• Innovator of Best Practice

Barangay Immaculate Conception

• Best in Legislative Services
• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in Road Clearing

Barangay Kaunluran
• Innovator of Best Practice

Barangay Horseshoe
• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in Good Financial Housekeeping

Barangay Valencia
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Mariana
• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business

Barangay Doña Imelda

• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business

Barangay San Isidro Galas

• Best in Road Clearing
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay UP Campus
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Central
• Best in Road Clearing
• Best in BHERT Functionality
• 3rd Placer, Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentive Award

Barangay Sikatuna Village

• 2nd Placer Lupong Tagapamayapa Award

DISTRICT V

Barangay Capri
• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business

Barangay Greater Lagro

• Best in Legislative Services
• Best in Road Clearing
• Best in COVID-19 Response

Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon

• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business
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Barangay North Fairview

• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in Nutrition
• Best in Financial Housekeeping

Barangay Novaliches Proper

• Best in Legislative Services
• Innovator of Best Practice
• Best in BBIs

Barangay San Agustin

• Best in Financial Housekeeping
• Best in Nutrition

Barangay San Bartolome

• 1st Placer, Lupong Tagapamayapa Award
• Best in Legislative Services

Barangay Sta. Lucia

• Best in Legislative Services

Barangay Sta. Monica

• Best in Financial Housekeeping

DISTRICT VI

Barangay Culiat
• Best in Legislative Services
• Best in Barangay Ease of Doing Business
• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Pasong Tamo

• Best in BHERT Functionality

Barangay Talipapa
• Innovator of Best Practice

Barangay Tandang Sora

• Best in Financial Housekeeping

Furthermore, Councilor Roxas mentioned that in the Hall of Famer Award, Barangay
Commonwealth received PhP5 Million to use the same in its different programs, projects,
and services for the barangay. He remarked that it is a great practice in Quezon City, that
when they do good, they are motivated to give more because of very supportive Mayor Joy
Belmonte and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, together with the City Council, who enact ordinances
to incentivize a good job well done. He said that they reward the performing barangays,
celebrate the competence of the punong barangays and the whole Barangay Council and staff
in the performance of their public functions, and inspire them to do better every year, while,
Quezon City remains the top performing city in the National Capital Region.
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The Privilege Speaker expressed his feeling of being proud as Punong Barangay having
many colleagues receiving such prestigious awards. It only shows that they are not just doing
their work, but they are performing their duties more efficiently, 24 hours a day and 7 days
a week, and they could not just rest because they are taking care of their constituents to ensure
their safety. He said that it feels good to serve the barangay as much as they could. And it
feels even better that they could give honor to their barangays through their honest and
reliable public service, he stressed.

In closing, the Speaker thanked his co-chairperson, Councilor Ricky Corpuz, for a wonderful
Barangay Day Celebration. Long live, the Liga ng mga Barangay, all the barangays in
Quezon City, and the Team QC, he exclaimed.

Meanwhile, as requested by the Speaker, a recess was declared for a photo op with the
barangay awardees.

IX. QUESTION & ANSWER HOUR

Councilor Delarmente manifested that on the 8th regular session of the City Council, the
Body agreed to invite the City Legal Officer, Atty. Orlando Paolo F. Casimiro, and
Atty. Maris Angelica Ayuyao for the Question and Answer Hour as a result of the personal
and collective privilege of Councilor Ludovica. In view thereof, the Majority Floor Leader
requested the presence of Atty. Casimiro.

With that, the Presiding Officer then invited the guest to join the City Council for the
Question and Answer Hour and thanked him for gracing the Council’s invitation.

To begin with, Councilor Ludovica thanked Atty. Casimiro and stated that this is just for
some clarifications regarding the functions of the City Legal Office. He knows that many of
the councilors received a letter inviting them to somewhat like committee hearing conducted
by Atty. Ayuyao about a series of measures that they filed in this Council. He asked the City
Legal Officer if he is aware of the said invitation.

Foremost, Atty. Casimiro greeted the members of the Council with a good afternoon. He
then explained that the issuance of invitation by Atty. Ayuyao came to his attention only on
September 21, 2022, when he and Councilor Ludovica met in the office.

Councilor Ludovica conveyed that, as a courtesy, he attended the said invitation. However,
he was surprised that it seems that they had a committee hearing outside the City Council’s
committee, that has the mandate and official function of crafting ordinances and resolutions.
He added that he was also surprised that Atty. Ayuyao seems to teach his representation what
to do while deliberating on their measure, which, supposed to be, should pass through the
Council’s committees to where it was referred to and the Lady Attorney stated therein her
own opinion and certain laws that for him is the duty of the councilors. On the other hand,
he expressed his gladness that this matter came to the attention of the City Legal Officer and
claimed that he is not aware of it. With that, he asked Atty. Casimiro on his action when
this concern came to his knowledge.

Upon learning of this matter, Atty. Casimiro claimed that he already told Atty. Ayuyao to
stop issuing invitations. In fact, he already gets the entire case folder of 21 ordinances so he
would be the one, personally, to handle it. He further narrated that the reason it happened is
that in practice, ordinances are being referred to their office. He explained that, traditionally,
it is the Mayor or the City Administrator who has transmittal for the ordinances; and in this
case, the City Secretary, Atty. Alferos, wrote them seeking their comments,
recommendations, and review of said ordinance.
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Further, Atty. Casimiro conveyed that the members of the Council know him as a very
approachable person by nature; if it is him, he would have approached it another way. He
stressed that, maybe, his staff just wanted to help and sends standard invitations addressed
to the councilors stating therein that the councilor or duly authorized representative could
attend, but never is, was, or will be his intention as the City Attorney or the City Legal
Department to encroach on the wisdom of the city councilors and the proponent of any
ordinance for that matter to interfere in the crafting of an ordinance. He clarified that,
perhaps, Atty. Ayuyao just read the provision of the Local Government Code and interpreted
the transmittal from the City Secretary as a request from the City Council, in general, to help
in crafting measures, but it is beyond her power to say or impose what she wanted. He further
clarified that their function primarily is to see to it that the form and substance comply with
the law and if she has suggestions, her personal opinion is outside of it because it is all within
the prerogative of the City Council as the Legislative Body of the Quezon City Government.

With that, Councilor Ludovica reiterated his gladness that the enlightenment on this matter
personally came from the City Attorney. He recalled that when he asked them where they
get the authority and conduct such seemingly committee hearings outside the Council, they
claimed that it is based on the request of the City Secretariat. As such, being a long-time
councilor, he advised them that it is only the City Council who has the right to conduct
hearings for the proposed measures and only the Court could say that the legislations they
enacted are unconstitutional. He said that what is important is that it passed through the
process based on the City Council’s Internal Rules and Procedures. He expressed his
gladness that Atty. Casimiro, a former Punong Barangay, acted on this matter. He added
that, at least now, they are all enlightened on this matter.

The Majority Floor Leader likewise thanked Atty. Casimiro for the very swift response, as
he immediately texted her representation when Councilor Ludovica manifested his
experience two weeks ago. She asked if Atty. Ayuyao is new to the City Legal Department
and her delegation in the office.

The City Attorney responded that Atty. Ayuyao is an organic lawyer of the City Planning
and Development Department and an Attorney IV of the Quezon City Government. He
explained that when he assumed office, the City Legal Department has only around
seven (7) lawyers then. Since the City Planning doesn’t need a lawyer that much,
Atty. Ayuyao was detailed to the City Legal Department to augment the workforce of the
department.

As to the query of the Majority Floor Leader if her job description includes the reviewing of
the ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council, Atty. Casimiro explained that
whenever a transmittal, complaint, or whatever paperwork is transmitted to their Office that
merits or requires the attention of a lawyer, it is being raffled among their lawyers, and such
bulk of ordinances go to Atty. Ayuyao; after which, she issues invitations.

The Majority Floor Leader observed that from Atty. Ayuyao’s letter, it seems that they have
a special division that is in charge of reviewing the measures, especially the ordinances
passed by the Quezon City Council, to which Atty. Casimiro responded that he, personally,
wanted to read all ordinances for he know that these are important issuance by the City
Council. It so happens that it is raffled off to one person and are numerous ordinances. He
further claimed that he reminded his lawyers that the responsibility of the City Legal
Department is to put recommendations or comments only, but never to draft an actual
ordinance, per se.
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If there is a division under the City Legal Department that is assigned to review ordinances
that require their legal opinion, the Majority Floor Leader suggested detailing a lawyer
during their committee hearings, as well as, in the session because most of the discussions
and also the attendance of resource speakers regarding ordinances happened during the
Committee on Laws’ hearing. She remarked that PAISD has detailed a resource person to
attend their committee hearings and sessions. She said that, maybe, in a way, it would help
if the Legal Department also assign a lawyer to serve as a resource person other than
supervising their committee hearings. When they had debates and need legal opinions, it
would be easier knowing that they have a resource person from the Legal Department who
is assigned and watching them from the gallery, she added.

In reaction thereto, the City Attorney articulated that considering the diversity of topics that
the ordinances may cover, there is no single lawyer that could be assigned because, even
though they had lots of lawyers, each of them has individual specialties. If the City Legal
Department could be informed of the topic of the ordinance, he could definitely send a
lawyer who is well-versed on the matter.

On the other hand, Councilor Liban (Godofredo) inquired about the duties and
responsibilities of the City Legal Department so the members of the City Council would
know if there is a need to call a lawyer from the department to aid in the passing of any
ordinance or resolution.

With that, Atty. Casimiro read the most pertinent provision regarding the matter or legal
basis that is relevant to the discussion, specifically Article XI, Section 481, sub-section B.3,
sub-section 2 of the Local Government Code, defining the scope of the powers and
obligations of the City Legal Officer, which states, to wit:

“(ii) When required by the governor, mayor or sanggunian, draft ordinances,

contracts, bonds, leases, and other instruments, involving any interest of the
Local Government Unit; and provide comments and recommendations on any
instruments already drawn;”

As such, Councilor Liban (Godofredo) opined that the time they could probably suggest or
recommend is when the City Mayor asked them, to which the City Attorney added, or the
Sanggunian, as per the Local Government Code. He also opined that the Legal Department
usually comes into play after the City Council has already approved the measure and
ordinances and this is forwarded to the City Mayor, to which the City Attorney responded
in the affirmative.

Further, Atty. Casimiro agreed with the good Councilor that until the measure is being
discussed in the Council unless they are invited, it should be left to the Council to decide
whether to pass or will not pass an ordinance. It is not for their lawyer or their office to invite
Councilors to attend a meeting set by Atty. Ayuyao, but it should be the Council to call for
the Legal Department if a legal opinion is necessary.

In addition, the City Legal Officer imparted that, at the end of the day, it is a command
responsibility and he takes full responsibility for the actions of his lawyer. It is a good
intention from his lawyer, but he apologized to the City Council for this circumstance. He
claimed that every time the Council needs the legal opinion of his department, he goes to
them personally. Further, he expressed his willingness to help even if measures are not yet
passed that need their legal opinions or recommendations.
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Having been recognized, Councilor Juico inquired about the current manpower composition
of the City Legal Department because he knows that for quite some time, they had limited
lawyers, and if they already hired new lawyers, to which Atty. Casimiro responded that they
have hired additional lawyers over the course of three years and they have around
fifteen (15) lawyers, including him and Atty. Austria. Concerning the current plantilla, the
City Attorney stated that it is around thirty (30) lawyers, which are all in line with those
awaiting the Personnel Selection Board (PSB) because all the plantilla positions have been
opened. As to the scheduled date of the PSB, Atty. Casimiro remarked that it was supposed
to be last Friday and it was actually postponed twice, thus they are still awaiting it. He also
informed the Council that they have in line two Sharia Court lawyers for the Muslim
community. He stressed that they have efforts to augment and fill up all plantilla positions,
so they could better help the city.

Councilor Juico stated that the reason he asked for their manpower is that it is to the earlier
suggestion of the Majority Floor Leader. He opined that it is a case-to-case basis depending
on what legislation the councilors wanted to pass and a request coming from the City Council
to seek assistance in terms of advice coming from the City Legal Office. Once their
manpower shortage is settled, it would address such a request.

The City Legal Officer answered in the affirmative. He again explicated that the said
ordinances were acted upon the transmittal of the City Secretary, which could mean
anything; they interpreted it in a way that their help is needed, but it just so happened that
the execution was not the one expected. Anyway, he said that he takes full responsibility and
apologized for the action of his subordinate.

As for the Presiding Officer, there was just probably a miscommunication or something. He
informed Atty. Casimiro that the Council really appreciated his presence and humility in
explaining the matter. They have been working together since 2019 and the good
City Attorney is a blessing also in the city’s fight against COVID-19. His guidance is very
important to the Council and also to the Office of the Mayor, His Honor added.

Subsequently, since Atty. Casimiro mentioned earlier that there was a transmittal from the
City Secretary, the Majority Floor Leader requested to invite also Atty. Alferos, so he could
also explain his side on the matter.

Having been recognized, Atty. Alferos articulated that the transmittal made by the Office of
the Sanggunian Secretary is intended to give an advance copy to the City Legal Department
because when the measure is approved by the City Council, the City Mayor has only ten (10)
days to approve the same. In addition, he explained that the Office was requested by the
Executive Department to give a copy in advance, even if it is still a proposed measure so that
it could be studied already. In that case, when the measure is approved, basically, it will not
be that long to review it considering the time that was given by law, which is only ten (10)
days for the Mayor to sign, and due to the transmittal, sometimes, such ten (10) days lapse.
He emphasized that the intention of the transmittal is for the City Legal Department to have
a copy so that if the committee or the Sanggunian would call them, they have already, more
or less, a copy and have already read the proposed measure.

Concerning the query of Councilor Juico if this goes not just for the Office of the Mayor,
but all the departments affected and concerned, Atty. Alferos responded, yes, even the
concerned offices or individuals are being given an advance copy for their comment; this is
part of the belief of the Administration for participatory governance, he added.

With that, Councilor Juico opined that, in effect, the reason they are doing this is because
when the Committee on Laws or other committees will tackle certain legislation, the
concerned parties are ready – they have an advance copy and they could give additional
information and comments on the ordinance, to which the City Secretary answered in the
affirmative.
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Having been enlightened on the transmittal, the Majority Floor Leader remarked that they
just started last August and only passed around two or a maximum of three ordinances for
the Committee on Laws. She opined that, maybe, it would be easier if Atty. Ayuyao would
like to be more versed with the ordinance, she could just approach the Councilor/Proponent
or his/her Legis instead of telling the Councilors to go to her.

Concurring with the Majority Floor Leader, Atty. Casimiro reiterated that to him, he would
have approached it differently in giving his comments. Anyway, he already directed his staff
to stop doing it. If they were to render any comment, review, or recommendation, they will
just wait for confirmation from the Councilor/Proponent if their input is necessary to avoid
similar instances.

Atty. Alferos affirmed with Councilor De Leon’s statement that they were asked by the
Office of the Mayor to transmit even proposed ordinances; it was a practice even before the
time of Mayor Joy Belmonte for them to be informed in advance; it is for exigency purposes;
and they were also requested by the Executive to be furnished a copy to the departments
concerned so they could give their comments on the proposed measure.

In the opinion of Councilor De Leon, he said that if it is just a proposed measure, it is

premature because a proposed measure could be denied at the committee level, it can be
modified in the different committees where it is referred to, and it will take an entirely
different shape after the Council passes it. Perhaps, he would understand, if they will transmit
the finished ordinances even under the Committee on Laws before it is on second reading
because the Committee on Laws is the final committee; it has been refined already to that
point.

Atty. Alferos stated that when the ordinance is already approved, they transmit it to the
Mayor and Her Honor transmits the same to the concerned offices. However, as he
mentioned, if this will be done, the ten days period is usually short. He further agreed with
Councilor De Leon that up to now, it is still a practice that proposed measures are submitted
to the City Legal as an advance copy as well as to the concerned offices for comments. The
intention is, just in case the committee will be hearing the same, they have already their copy
so they could give their comments right away when the Council needs it, he added.

Sharing her thoughts on this matter, Councilor Belmonte (Irene) opined that, maybe, there
is just a little problem with the use of the word, “unconstitutional,” during the consultation
with the Councilor. The Constitution, she stressed, is supreme, and paramount in any
legislative or executive act contrary to its term could not survive. Maybe, the councilors
invited feel offended when they say that their proposed measure is unconstitutional because
only the Courts could say that a law is unconstitutional, she further opined. In fact, in a
proposed measure or law, there is only a part of it that could be taken away because it cannot
be executed. She added that as a solution to that, if they have a request for legal advice, the
City Secretary shall write the City Legal Department, but the latter should send their reply
to whoever has written them so as not to pre-empt the committee hearings of the councilors.
She said that she is also open to the suggestion of the Majority Floor Leader if there is
personnel from the City Legal, which will shed light during the committee hearings. She
stressed that although they have their own Legislative staff, the legal opinion that would
come from the City Legal is still different. Again, she suggested limiting the use of the word
“unconstitutional,” when referring to ordinances proposed by the City Council. Maybe, they
could comment that a portion of it is against the constitution, but not to say that the whole
measure is unconstitutional. She stated that it is their right as a City Councilor to legislate
and it is also the mandate of the City Legal to check on it. Further, she stated that there are
branches of the government that could assist them all for the citizen of Quezon City. Thus,
she reiterated her advice for the City Legal to just send their reply to whoever writes on them,
which is the City Secretary in this case; if the councilor consults them, then that’s the time
they could give their legal opinion to the councilor.
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Atty. Casimiro acceded to the manifestations of the Lady Councilor. He said that as per their
discussion in the office, such practice will be stopped – no invitations will come out, and the
use of legal words directed to the proponent will definitely be stopped to avoid any conflict.
Upon request of the City Council, he added that they could immediately send lawyers to the
Council. It has been a learning experience for them. Again, he sought an apology on behalf
of his lawyer.

There being no other clarifications, the Majority Floor Leader thanked the City Legal
Officer, Atty. Casimiro, for joining the Council; after which, the Question and Answer Hour
was terminated.

X. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS

A. FOR THIRD/FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE &

CONFIRMATION OF RESOLUTIONS (APPROVED ON SECOND
READING DURING THE 9TH REGULAR SESSION, HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022):

a. FOR THIRD & FINAL READING

1. PO22CC-080 – AN 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 DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D.
Co-Introduced by Councilors 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,
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, Eric Z. Medina,
Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Vito Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic”
Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)

APPROVED/PASSED on third/final reading.

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b. FOR CONFIRMATION

1. PO22CC-073 – A RESOLUTION URGING THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY

COUNCIL TO WEAR BLACK COAT/BLAZER WITH PRESENTABLE
INNER SHIRT ATOP (ANY COLOR) EVERY FIRST SESSION OF THE
MONTH, EXCEPT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. (Introduced by
Councilor ERIC Z. MEDINA. 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, 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, Vito Sotto Generoso,
Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)

2. PR22CC-003 – A RESOLUTION URGING THE QUEZON CITY

GOVERNMENT, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR, TO
ESTABLISH A GERIATRIC WARDS IN QUEZON CITY GENERAL
HOSPITAL, NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND ROSARIO
MACLANG BAUTISTA GENERAL HOSPITAL. (Introduced by Councilors
BERNARD R. HERRERA, DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D. and IRENE R.
BELMONTE. Co-Introduced by Councilors 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, 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, 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,
Vito Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela
Fuente)

3. PR22CC-026 – A 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 Councilors GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II,
ERIC Z. MEDINA and FERNANDO MIGUEL “Mikey” F. BELMONTE.
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, 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, Vito Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic”
Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
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4. PR22CC-096 – A 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.
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, 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, 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,
Vito Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe
Dela Fuente)

5. PR22CC-102 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH - METRO MANILA CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT,
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 Councilors BERNARD R. HERRERA and
DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D. Co-Introduced by Councilors 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, 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, Eric Z. Medina,
Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar, Vito Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo,
Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)
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6. PR22CC-122 – A 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 OF
ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(PHP1,665,000.00), ALLOTTED FOR THE OUTSOURCED DIALYSIS
CONSUMABLES AND SUPPLIES OF THE QUEZON CITY GENERAL
HOSPITAL’S DIALYSIS TREATMENT. (Introduced by Councilors
BERNARD R. HERRERA and DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D.
Co-Introduced by Councilors 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, 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, Eric Z. Medina, Emmanuel Banjo A. Pilar,
Vito Sotto Generoso, Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe
Dela Fuente)

7. PR22CC-125 – A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCEREST

FELICITATION AND WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE CITY
MAYOR, HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, THE CITY
VICE MAYOR, HONORABLE GIAN G. SOTTO, AND THE HONORABLE
MEMBERS OF THE 22ND CITY COUNCIL TO MS. ALEXANDRA “ALEX”
MANIEGO EALA FOR BEING THE FIRST FILIPINO TO WIN THE 2022
U.S. OPEN JUNIOR SINGLES TITLE. (Introduced by Councilors MARRA C.
SUNTAY, WENCEROM BENEDICT C. LAGUMBAY and ANTONIO
GABRIEL “Anton” L. REYES. 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, Edgar “Egay” G. Yap, Imee A. Rillo, Raquel S. Malañgen,
Irene R. Belmonte, Nanette Castelo-Daza, 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, Vito Sotto Generoso,
Victor “Vic” Bernardo, Freddy S. Roxas and Noe Dela Fuente)

Items 1 to 7 were CONFIRMED.

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B. BARANGAY BUDGET

FOR CONFIRMATION

FY 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET

1. PALIGSAHAN (SK) (DISTRICT IV) (P 1,627,252.24)

FY 2022 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

2. BAGONG PAG-ASA (DISTRICT I) (P 7,024,450.00)

The annual and supplemental budgets of the foregoing barangays were CONFIRMED.

C. BUSINESS FOR THE DAY

1. FIRST READING:

a. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

1. PR22CC-158 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

A CERTIFICATE OF EXCEPTION TO PHILIPPINE SEVEN
CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1)
STOREY COMMERCIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT LOT 2,
#45 PETRONIA STREET, BUENAMAR SUBDIVISION,
NOVALICHES PROPER, DISTRICT 5, 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 BERNARD R. HERRERA)

REFERRED to the Committees on City Planning, Building & Zoning and on Laws,
Rules & Internal Government.

2. PR22CC-159 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO GLOBAL OIL HAUZ FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A GASOLINE REFILLING
STATION TO BE LOCATED AT NO. 42 WEST AVENUE,
BARANGAY WEST TRIANGLE, DISTRICT 1, QUEZON CITY.
(Introduced by Councilor CHARM M. FERRER, CPA)

3. PR22CC-160 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO GLOBAL OIL HAUZ FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A GASOLINE REFILLING
STATION TO BE LOCATED AT PHASE-1, BLOCK-1, LOTS 1, 2,
AND 3 SIERRA VISTA EXECUTIVE VILLAGE, KATIPUNAN
EXTENSION, BARANGAY NAGKAISANG NAYON, DISTRICT 5,
QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilor CHARM M. FERRER, CPA)

4. PR22CC-161 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO GLOBAL OIL HAUZ FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A GASOLINE REFILLING
STATION TO BE LOCATED AT NO. 1149, EDSA BALINTAWAK,
BARANGAY APOLONIO SAMSON, DISTRICT 6, QUEZON CITY.
(Introduced by Councilor CHARM M. FERRER, CPA)
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5. PR22CC-162 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF

A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO MELVIN G. GUARIN OF FIEL GAS
TRADING TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A GASOLINE
REFILLING STATION, WITH TWO-STOREY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE, LOCATED AT 40 SAN JUAN BAUTISTA STREET
CAMPSITE, BARANGAY PAYATAS, QUEZON CITY. (Introduced
by Councilor TANY JOE “TJ” L. CALALAY)

Items 2 to 5 were REFERRED to the Committees on Energy, Water & Other Natural
Resources, City Planning, Building & Zoning, and on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.

6. PR22CC-163 – RESOLUTION URGING THE QUEZON CITY

GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE GREEN TRANSPORT OFFICE TO
IDENTIFY AND DESIGNATES GREEN ROUTES FOR ELECTRIC
TRICYCLE. (Introduced by Councilor RAM V. MEDALLA)

REFERRED to the Committees on Transportation, Environment & Climate Change

Adaptation, and on Laws, Rules & Internal Government.

7. PR22CC-164 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (DA) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENHANCED
KADIWA INCLUSIVE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM IN
QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilors DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE M.D.
and BERNARD R. HERRERA)

REFERRED to the Committees on Food Security & Urban Agriculture and on Laws,
Rules & Internal Government.

8. PR22CC-165 – RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PRELIMINARY

QUEZON CITY DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY’S
WATERWAYS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND
REGULATIONS. (Introduced by Councilors CHARM M. FERRER and
VITO SOTTO GENEROSO)

REFERRED to the Committees on Energy, Water & Other Natural Resources,

Environment & Climate Change Adaptation, and on Laws, Rules & Internal
Government.
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2. SECOND READING:

At this point, Councilor Pilar moved for the omnibus approval of PR22CC-019,
PR22CC-020, PR22CC-021, PR22CC-022, and PR22CC-023, since they are of the same
nature, viz:

PR22CC-019 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH NEGOTIATED
SALE A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT 644-A-2, OF THE
SUBDIVISION PLAN FLS. 2602-D, LOCATED AT BARANGAY CULIAT,
QUEZON CITY, REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF JUSTINO
HERMOSO, ET. AL., COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE (TCT) NO. RT-66915 (144743) OF THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF
QUEZON CITY, CONTAINING AN AREA OF MORE OR LESS FIVE
THOUSAND (5,000) SQUARE METERS, INTENDED FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE ON-SITE INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES (ISFs) AND
OTHER INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES OF QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by
Councilor EMMANUEL BANJO A. PILAR)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte as

Main Co-Introducer;

- to include the exact location and address on the measure;

- to include the type of the project of the location; and

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

The Committee on Subdivisions, Housing & Real Estate

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers.

The Committee on General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to adopt the amended version, submitted & attached on page 102

of the agenda.

The Committee on Urban Poor & Human Settlement recommended

approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include the specific location of the property;

- to submit an amended version of the proposed measure;

- to include Councilors Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte

and Victor “Vic” Bernardo as Co-Principal Sponsors of the
measure; and

- to include Councilor Eric Z. Medina and all Councilors present

during the Committee Hearing as Co-Introducers of the
measure.
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PR22CC-020 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH NEGOTIATED
SALE A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT 644-A-3, OF THE
SUBDIVISION PLAN FLS. 2602-D, LOCATED AT BARANGAY CULIAT,
QUEZON CITY, REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF MARILO REALTY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, COVERED BY TRANSFER
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. RT-46743 (215740), CONTAINING AN
AREA OF MORE OR LESS TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS,
INTENDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ON-SITE INFORMAL SETTLER
FAMILIES (ISFs) AND OTHER INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES OF
QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilor EMMANUEL BANJO A. PILAR)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte as

Main Co-Introducer;

- to include the exact location and address on the measure;

- to include the type of the project of the location; and

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

The Committee on Subdivision, Housing & Real Estate

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers.

The Committee on General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to adopt the amended version, submitted & attached on

page 104 of the agenda.

The Committee on Urban Poor & Human Settlement recommended

approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include the specific location of the property;

- to submit an amended version of the proposed measure;

- to include Councilors Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte

and Victor “Vic” Bernardo as Co-Principal Sponsors of the
measure; and

- to include Councilor Eric Z. Medina and all Councilors present

during the Committee Hearing as Co-Introducers of the
measure.
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PR22CC-021 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH NEGOTIATED
SALE A PARCEL OF LAND, LOCATED AT BARANGAY PASONG TAMO,
QUEZON CITY, REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL BANK, COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE (TCT) NOS. 004-2012000680, 004-2012000682, 004-2012009137 AND
N-195532, CONTAINING AN AREA OF MORE OR LESS TWENTY FOUR
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE (24,593) SQUARE METERS,
INTENDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ON-SITE INFORMAL SETTLER
FAMILIES (ISFs) AND OTHER INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES OF
QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilor EMMANUEL BANJO A. PILAR)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte as

Main Co-Introducer;

- to include the exact location and address on the measure;

- to include the type of the project of the location; and

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

The Committee on Subdivision, Housing & Real Estate

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers.

The Committee on General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to adopt the amended version, submitted & attached on

page 106 of the agenda.

The Committee on Urban Poor & Human Settlement recommended

approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include the specific location of the property;

- to submit an amended version of the proposed measure;

- to include Councilors Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte

and Victor “Vic” Bernardo as Co-Principal Sponsors of the
measure; and

- to include Councilor Eric Z. Medina and all Councilors present

during the Committee Hearing as Co-Introducers of the
measure.
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PR22CC-022 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH
NEGOTIATED SALE A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT
R.P. 3-B-3-A-1-A-2-B-5-I-5 SUBDIVISION PLAN, BSD-22016, LOCATED AT
BARANGAY PASONG TAMO, QUEZON CITY, REGISTERED UNDER THE
NAME OF NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION, COVERED
BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. N-233258 OF THE
REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF QUEZON CITY, CONTAINING AN AREA OF
MORE OR LESS TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWO (2,602) SQUARE
METERS, INTENDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIALIZED
HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ON-SITE INFORMAL
SETTLER FAMILIES (ISFs). (Introduced by Councilor EMMANUEL BANJO A.
PILAR)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte as

Main Co-Introducer;

- to include the exact location and address on the measure;

- to include the type of the project of the location; and

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

The Committee on Subdivision, Housing & Real Estate

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers.

The Committee on General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to adopt the amended version, submitted & attached on

page 108 of the agenda.

The Committee on Urban Poor & Human Settlement recommended

approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include the specific location of the property;

- to submit an amended version of the proposed measure;

- to include Councilors Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte

and Victor “Vic” Bernardo as Co-Principal Sponsors of the
measure; and

- to include Councilor Eric Z. Medina and all Councilors present

during the Committee Hearing as Co-Introducers of the
measure.
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PR22CC-023 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH NEGOTIATED
SALE A PARCEL OF LAND, IDENTIFIED AS LOT 1 BLOCK 67, PLAN
NO. PCS-00-015470, LOCATED AT BARANGAY PASONG TAMO,
QUEZON CITY, REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF BELLAVITA LAND
CORPORATION, COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT)
NO. 004-2018014293, CONTAINING AN AREA OF MORE OR LESS FOUR
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE (4,231) SQUARE METERS,
INTENDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ON-SITE INFORMAL SETTLER
FAMILIES (ISFs) AND OTHER INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES OF
QUEZON CITY. (Introduced by Councilor EMMANUEL BANJO A. PILAR)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to include Councilor Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte as

Main Co-Introducer;

- to include the exact location and address on the measure;

- to include the type of the project of the location; and

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

The Committee on Subdivision, Housing & Real Estate

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers.

The Committee on General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary

Property recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to adopt the amended version, submitted & attached on

page 110 of the agenda.

The Committee on Urban Poor & Human Settlement recommended

approval, with amendments/remarks:

- to delete the word “on-site” on the title of the proposed

resolution;

- to include the specific location of the property;

- to submit an amended version of the proposed measure;

- to include Councilors Fernando Miguel “Mikey” F. Belmonte

and Victor “Vic” Bernardo as Co-Principal Sponsors of the
measure; and

- to include Councilor Eric Z. Medina and all Councilors present

during the Committee Hearing as Co-Introducers of the
measure.
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Hearing no objections, the period of discussions was opened.

The Proponent, thereupon, articulated that these proposed measures give authority to the
City Mayor to acquire parcels of land for the socialized housing projects of the city
government. He further informed the Council that the said five (5) lots are occupied by
informal settlers. This, he added, is intended as compliance with the priority agenda of the
City Mayor and the city government, including the City Council, to provide decent and
affordable housing to the less privileged constituents of the city.

Concerning the query of the Presiding Officer as to the number of families or beneficiaries
in the subject properties, Councilor Pilar answered:

➢ PR22CC-019 – more or less 400 families/beneficiaries, located at Cenacle

Drive, Barangay Culiat;
➢ PR22CC-020 – 169 families/beneficiaries, located at Cenacle Drive 8-A,
Barangay Culiat;
➢ PR22CC-021 – more or less 468 families/beneficiaries, located at Pantranco
Compound, Barangay Pasong Tamo;
➢ PR22CC-022 – more or less 521 families/beneficiaries, located at Upper and
Lower Bernardo, Barangay Pasong Tamo; and
➢ PR22CC-023 – a vacant lot intended for displaced informal settlers along
Visayas Avenue Extension and Luzon Avenue Extension, located at
Pingkian 1, Barangay Pasong Tamo.

The Presiding Officer expressed the full support of the Body for these measures and one
with the City Mayor in her programs and advocacies in giving lots and housing projects for
all their fellow QCitizens.

Likewise, the Proponent affirmed His Honor’s statement that these proposals were consulted
with the City’s Housing Department.

Similarly, Councilor Medina (Eric) placed on record his support for these resolutions. As a
District VI colleague, he knows that it is a big help, once approved by the Council, because
Barangays Culiat and Pasong Tamo really need this project as they have been longing to
have decent housing. He expressed his hope that it would materialize by passing through
legal processes, so they could help their constituents in District VI.

Councilor Bernardo also manifested his strong support for these resolutions, the same as he
supports the advocacies of the City Mayor in providing decent housing that they could own.
He concurred that it has been a long dream of the families therein to own the said lots
someday.

With no other discussants, on omnibus motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-019,

PR22CC-020, PR22CC-021, PR22CC-022, and PR22CC-023 were APPROVED on
second reading, with amendments to adopt the amended version, as submitted to the City
Secretary, and to include all councilors present as co-introducers of these measures.
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PR22CC-117 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

HONORABLE MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH
NEGOTIATED SALE PARCELS OF LAND, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF
PIOPONGCO AND CAPILLAN STREETS, BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO,
THIS CITY, IDENTIFIED AS LOTS 1 AND 2 BLOCK 145, PSD 1650,
COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO.
004-2016014832, REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF BENNET V.
MELENCIO MARRIED TO LU-ANNE N. MELENCIO, CONTAINING AN
AGGREGATE AREA OF FOUR HUNDRED ONE (401) SQUARE METERS,
INTENDED TO BE UTILIZED AS PERMANENT SITE OF DISTRICT 1
ACTION OFFICE, BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO, THIS CITY. (Introduced by
Councilors DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D., BERNARD R. HERRERA,
TANY JOE “TJ” L. CALALAY, JOSEPH P. JUICO, CHARM M. FERRER and
KRISTINE ALEXIA R. MATIAS)

The Committees on Laws, Rules & Internal Government and

General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary Property
recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

On motion of Councilor Calalay, duly seconded, PR22CC-117 was APPROVED on its

second reading, with the following manifestations from the Proponent and adopting the
inclusion of councilors present as co-introducers:

- This resolution is important, especially in improving the delivery of

services of the city government to their constituents in District I through
the district office;

- The district office is, currently, operating in a building owned by Barangay

Katipunan. However, they wanted to return the said facility to the
mentioned barangay since they already need it;

- This resolution aims to have its own building and facilities for the District
Action Office; it could materialize and be permanent if it is constructed on
a city-owned property; and

- The subject land is located at Piopongco corner Capillan Sts., Barangay

San Antonio, and owned by a city government supporter;

The Presiding Officer expressed the Council’s full support to the foregoing measure as it
would be a big help to many people.

PR22CC-121 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE QUEZON CITY

GOVERNMENT, THROUGH THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE
MA. JOSEFINA G. BELMONTE, TO SELL ONE (1) UNIT OF MOTOR
VEHICLE ASSIGNED TO FORMER COUNCILOR DIORELLA
MARIA G. SOTTO-ANTONIO, THE PRICE OF WHICH IS TO BE
DETERMINED BY THE CITY APPRAISAL COMMITTEE SUBJECT TO
AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. (Introduced
by Councilor ERIC Z. MEDINA)
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The Committees on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

and General Services and Patrimonial & Proprietary Property
recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

On motion of Councilor Medina (Eric), duly seconded, PR22CC-121 was APPROVED on

its second reading, with the following manifestations and adopting the inclusion of the
councilors present as co-introducers:

- This resolution is merely giving authority to the city government, through

the City Mayor, to sell the motor vehicle assigned to former City Councilor
and now MTRCB Chairperson Diorella Maria G. Sotto-Antonio;

- During the incumbency of Chairperson Sotto-Antonio as councilor of

District VI, the city government assigned her one unit of Mitsubishi Strada
that she used in the performance of her official functions and in
accelerating the mobility of her few personnel in attending to the needs of
her constituents;

- The selling of vehicles to elected officials and department heads is

encouraged to recover the cost of the purchase and the corresponding taxes
shall be shouldered by the purchaser;

- The said sale is allowed under approved Resolution No. 8630, S-71 and
other pertinent laws and regulations, thus it is legal and advantageous on
the part of the city government; and

- Chairperson Sotto-Antonio is desiring to purchase her service vehicle

given its sentimental value, the same being in her possession for so many
years.

His Honor, the Presiding Officer, expressed the full support of the Council; another measure
that is really needed.

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)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.
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After citing the following merits of this resolution, on motion of Councilor Genoroso,
duly seconded, PR22CC-148 was APPROVED on its second reading, with the
following manifestations from the Proponent and the adoption of the proposed
amendments, to wit:

- San Juan River, which runs from Quezon City to the Cities of San Juan,
Mandaluyong, and Manila is considered one of the most polluted water
wastes in the metropolis;

- The Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) initiated

the rehabilitation plan for the San Juan River;

- To continue the commitment of Quezon City, the City Mayor created the
San Juan River Rehabilitation Committee through Executive Order
No. 42, S-2020, which is also a sub-committee of the Quezon City Task
Force in Manila Bay;

- Under the strategy of the Quezon City Enhanced Local Climate Change
Action Plan is the institutionalization of monitoring in terms of compliance
to wastewater effluent and water quality in rivers and waterways;

- There is a necessity to gather baseline data for future interventions and

pollution control strategies that are data-driven, pro-active, and based on
local situations;

- The University of the Philippines (UP) has the complete parameters

necessary to achieve the objectives of the project;

- To adopt the amended version of this resolution; and

- To include all councilors present as co-introducers of this measure.

Relative to the foregoing measure, the Presiding Officer conveyed that it is another very
important measure and he thanked the University of the Philippines for helping the city
government and improving the water quality in Quezon City through their quality Consulting
Services for Water Quality Testing.

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.
DELARMENTE, M.D. and SHAIRA “Shay” L. LIBAN)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee

Hearing as Co-Introducers of the measure.
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Similarly, on motion of Councilor Generoso, duly seconded, PR22CC-149 was

APPROVED on its second reading, with the following manifestations from the Proponent
and the adoption of the proposed modifications, viz:

- In this project, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will

provide circular economy equipment to the Quezon City Government
based on technical specifications developed by UNDP, in consultation
with the Quezon City Government, to support the latter’s transition to a
circular economy;

- That they will provide the city with 25 units of biodigesters, which will
convert food waste to liquid fertilizer; and the community to form mobile
trucks to be used to transport food waste, and they would also provide the
city with training and workshops;

- To adopt the amended version of this resolution; and

- To include all councilors present as co-introducers of this measure.

As for the Presiding Officer, this is again a very important measure that they really need to
pass.

PR22CC-151 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR,

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)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

On motion of Councilor Herrera, duly seconded, PR22CC-151 was APPROVED on its

second reading, with the following manifestations and affirmation from the Proponent and
the adoption of the amended version (submitted to the City Secretary) and the inclusion of
the councilors present as co-introducers, to wit:

- There is a need for the Quezon City Government to sign the Performance
Commitment as a statutory documentary requirement for the continuous
PHILHEALTH Accreditation of its Primary Care Facilities;

- That the Performance Commitment for HCIs shall cover the remaining
portion of accreditation or renew the participation of the NHIP as the case
may be, as a sign of good faith and continuous commitment to support the
NHIP;

- The Proponent has a sample of the Performance Commitment and draft

Memorandum of Agreement, which is also submitted to the City
Secretary;

- As per the Local Government Code, the City Mayor shall represent the
city in all its business transactions and sign on its behalf all bonds,
contracts and obligations, and such other documents upon authority of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod; and
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- This resolution was consulted with the Health Department, as inquired by

the Presiding Officer.

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 INTERPRETATIONCATEGORY).
(Introduced by Councilor DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D.)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

recommended approval, with amendment/remark:

- to include all Councilors present during the Committee Hearing

as Co-Introducers of the measure.

Having moved for its approval, the Majority Floor Leader articulated that one of the
requirements for the submission of entries is the Council Resolution approving the
application to the Philippine Heritage Awards. She further informed the Body that the
Quezon City Government will be submitting an entry dubbed as “Quezon City: Iba Ang May
Alam,” a compilation of book publications and a video documentary of Quezon City.

Manifesting the Council’s support for this resolution, the Presiding Officer stated that it is a
big help, especially to their advocacy of taking care the Filipino values and culture.

The Lady Proponent concurred with the Presiding Officer and added that it is also their way
of showing their best practices not only in the Philippines but in the whole world, as well.
Hence, she expressed her hope that the city wins this event.

With no other comments, on motion, duly seconded, PR22CC-156 was APPROVED on its
second reading, with the inclusion of all the councilors present as co-introducers of this
measure.

PO22CC-093 – ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE 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
DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE, M.D.)

The Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government

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 the foregoing measure.

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During the period of discussion, Councilor Herrera manifested that this ordinance is similar
to his previously approved measure as it authorizes the City Mayor to sign the Performance
Agreement for healthcare institutions and the only difference is that, through this ordinance,
they are giving the City Mayor to sign all Performance Commitment with PHILHEALTH
until June 2025, considering that the PHILHEALTH program is a vital component of the
healthcare facilities such as healthcare centers, lying-in clinics, social hygiene clinics, animal
treatment center, and the three city-owned hospitals (QCGH, NDH, and RMBGH). Also, he
added that due to the pandemic and with the sense of urgency to sign the Performance
Commitment with PHILHEALTH, the City Mayor signed the same, and through this
measure, they are ratifying the same since 2019 as a curative action to the authority given
by the City Council.

Moreso, the Proponent relayed that during the Committee on Laws’ hearing, the City Health
Department’s representative manifested the statement of the City Administrator and they
support the measure. He said that they were also able to talk to the City Administrator and
expressed their support for this proposal and requested a few amendments to the title and
Section 1, using the word “provided for” instead of “institutionalizing.” The said amendment
is included in the amended version as submitted to the City Secretary.

Moreover, Councilor Herrera informed the Body that in his possession is a Certificate of
Urgency given by the City Mayor and City Administrator. He stressed that as per the Local
Government Code, the City Mayor shall represent the city to sign contracts and such other
documents upon authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Having been recognized, the President Pro-Tempore observed that this resolution has two
subject matters - the title thereof pertains to the institutionalization of various
PHILHEALTH packages to centers, clinics, and hospitals of the city government. However,
Section 3 provides for the ratification of the various agreement entered into sometime in
July 2019, which is three years ago. He clarified that he is not objecting to this measure, but
rather supporting it. He just opined to put this to avoid any problem in the future. As such,
he inquired: first, what is the relation of various agreements entered into three years ago to
this proposed ordinance, and what are the contents thereof. To him, it is important to know
the provisions of the agreement because they are ratifying the same; second, if the subject of
the said agreement is the proposed ordinance that they are currently discussing, why the
agreements were entered into ahead of this proposed ordinance. The right procedure, he said,
is to first give the Mayor the authority to enter into an agreement involving these various
PHILHEALTH packages and the agreement has to be signed, and if there are no amendments
thereto, then the City Council has to ratify the same.

Replying thereto, Councilor Herrera explicated that they wanted to ratify the agreements
since 2019 because, during the pandemic, the City Mayor signed the performance
evaluations of the healthcare institutions. They made it an ordinance so that if the City Mayor
needs to sign performance indications and they could renew every year their partnership with
the PHILHEALTH. Citing as an example is that, if the Mayor needs to sign performance
indicators for the three city-owned hospitals, they are already giving Her Honor the authority
to sign it until her end of term.

Further, the Proponent reiterated that, in the title, he would amend the word
“institutionalizing” to “providing for.”

Meanwhile, the Presiding Officer placed on record that they have a Certificate of Urgency
coming from the Office of the Mayor endorsing this particular measure.
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There being no other clarifications, the following amendments were adopted:

- To adopt the amended version of this ordinance as duly submitted to the

City Secretary’s Office; and

- To include all councilors present as co-introducers of this measure.

Thereafter, on motion, duly seconded, PO22CC-093 was APPROVED on its second

reading, as amended.

D. REVIEW & CONSIDERATION OF BARANGAY MATTERS

a. BARANGAY ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:

1. ORDINANCE NO. 008, SERIES OF 2022 OF BARANGAY

NAGKAISANG NAYON: “ORDINANCE MANDATING THE UTILITY
COMPANIES TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE INSTALLATION
AND DISTRIBUTION OF POLES AND LINES IN BARANGAY
NAGKAISANG NAYON, QUEZON CITY, INCLUDING THE
REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT AND DANGLING WIRES, PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.”

2. SK RESOLUTION NO. RV-13, S-2022 OF BARANGAY GREATER

LAGRO: “RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES AND
PROCEDURE FOR THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY
GREATER LAGRO OF QUEZON CITY.”

3. RESOLUTION 093-A, S-2022 OF BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO:

“A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE QUEZON CITY COUNCIL TO
ENACT AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE TRAFFIC SCHEME
OF BARANGAY SAN ANTONIO, DISTRICT 1, QUEZON CITY
ADOPTING THE EXISTING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CODE OF THE
CITY AND THE PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF.”

4. BARANGAY RESOLUTION NO. 152, S-2022 OF BAESA: “BARANGAY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY COUNCIL TO
ENACT AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING A TOTAL BAN FOR NEW
APPLICATION AND OPERATION OF JUNK SHOP BUSINESS ALONG
QUIRINO HIGHWAY WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF BARANGAY
BAESA, DISTRICT IV, QUEZON CITY.

5. BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2022 OF NOVALICHES

PROPER: “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING, DESIGNATING AND
REGULATING THE VARIOUS BARANGAY STREETS IN BARANGAY
NOVALICHES PROPER, DISTRICT V, QUEZON CITY, AS ONE (1)
SIDE PARKING AREAS FOR THE VEHICLE OWNERS THEREAT,
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
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6. BARANGAY REVENUE ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2021 OF

NOVALICHES PROPER: “A REVENUE ORDINANCE ADOPTING
QUEZON CITY ORDINANCE NO. SP-2889, S-2019, ‘PROVIDING FOR
THE UNIFIED BARANGAY REVENUE CODE FOR ALL BARANGAYS
OF QUEZON CITY, INCREASING THE MAXIMUM FEES FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF BARANGAY CLEARANCES AND/OR PERMITS
THEREBY RECOMMENDING THE MAXIMUM FEES AND CHARGES
OF BARANGAY CLEARANCES FOR DOING BUSINESS, PROVIDING
GUIDELINES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”, AS
AMENDED BY QUEZON CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2989, S-2020, THAT
ALLOWS TO SPECIFY OTHER BUSINESS TO BE INCLUDED IN
EACH CATEGORY, AND REGULATED ACTIVITIES THAT NEEDS
SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS, CLEARANCES AND PERMITS SUBJECT TO
SECTION 57 OF R.A. NO. 7160, KNOWN AS THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991.

7. BARANGAY ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2022 OF NOVALICHES

PROPER: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF INTOXICATING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES/LIQUOR, TOBACCO PRODUCTS/BY-PRODUCTS,
E-CIGARETTES AND THE LIKE TO THE MINORS WITHIN THE
TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF BARANGAY NOVALICHES
PROPER, DISTRICT V, QUEZON CITY, IMPOSING/PROVIDING
PENALTIES THEREOF.

8. ORDINANCE NO. 02, S-2022 OF BARANGAY NOVALICHES PROPER:

“AN ORDINANCE ADAPTING AND IMPLEMENTING SOME
PROVISIONS OF QUEZON CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2460, S-2015,
RELEVANT TO THE OPERATION OF THE BARANGAY IN
REQUIRING ALL BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS,
INSTITUTIONS, TRANSPORT GROUPS AND OTHER WORKING
PREMISES TO MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN A DRUG FREE
WORKPLACE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF BRANGAY
NOVALICHES PROPER, DISTRICT V, QUEZON CITY, PROVIDING
PENALTIES THEREOF.

Items 1 to 8 were REFERRED to the Special Review Committee on Barangay Ordinances.

E. OTHER MATTERS

1. LETTER FROM THE OFFICE OF COUNCILOR ALFRED VARGAS, MPA,

TRANSMITTING A COPY OF THE APPROVED INTERNAL RULES OF
PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS &
INFRASTRUCTURE.

2. LETTER OF COUNCILOR VITO SOTTO GENEROSO, CHAIRPERSON OF

THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE
ADAPTATION, REQUESTING TO INCLUDE COUNCILOR
NOE DELA FUENTE AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE SAID
COMMITTEE.

Items 1 & 2 were NOTED.

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XI. CLOSING PRAYER

The closing prayer was led by Councilor Castelo (Mutya).

XII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no other items to be discussed, on motion, duly seconded, the day’s session was
adjourned.

SESSION ADJOURNED: 3:31` 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