Friday, February 22, 2008

Feb 19 Session

I presided the over session and administered the oath of our new floor leaders, councilors Danny Dayanghirang and Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Feb 12 Session

I opened the session at 9 a.m. today in behalf of Acting Vice Mayor Councilor Mabel Acosta who called up to say she would be late. She was suffering from stomach ache.

She came in about 40 minutes later and I yielded the chair to her.

We have guests in our session today including Social Science 3 students from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) and an Indonesian Consul.

My votes today are on:

Referral of the request of the Lower Cabantian United Homeowners Association re purchase of property to the City Legal Office;

Inclusion of the members of the Nagkahiusang Katawhang Nagpakabana sa Kinaiyahan sa Barangay Carmen in the city government's relocation program;

Approval of the Development Permit for Benjamin Hills Phase I subdivision located at Barangay Panacan containing an area of 22,462 square meters;

Approval of the Preliminary Approval and Locational Clearance of Forest Lake Parks located at Barangay Maa containing an area of 86,500 square meters;

Expression of condolence to the family of the late Councilor Cesar Robillo for the passing away of his mother, Socorro Robillo;

Legislative authorization for the City Mayor to sign Loan Agreement with the Pandaitan Multipurpose Cooperative;

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Feb 5 Session

Today, I delivered a privilege speech on the election of a Davaoeno, Congressman Prospero Nograles, as the new Speaker of the House.

And I voted for the following:

Creation of more congressional districts in the City of Davao;

Approval of Barangay Ordinance No. 01-06 of Barangay Tacunan imposing taxes, fees and charges on local business;

Legislative authorization for the City Mayor to accept and sign the Deed of Donation re road lots and open spaces at Cecilia Heights, Barangay Cabatian;

Temporary closure of one lane of Dacudao Ave. on Feb 15 - March 15 for Agdao District activities;

Condemnation of the shooting of businessman Vicente Ferrazini on February 2 at Barangay Bankerohan;

Defining the composition of the local Personnel Selection Board;

Legislative authorization for a "No Parking" experiment for 30 days along Camia, Calachuci and Camachili Sts. at the vicinity of Ateneo de Davao;

Expression of condolence to the family of Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Nunez Malanyaon, who was a former member of the City Council, for the passing away of her father, Atilano Nunez;

Legislative authorization for the City Mayor to sign the loan agreement between the City Government and the Polocon People's Multipurpose Cooperative for livelihood projects;