 On the second year of the 19th Quezon City Council, the shared leadership of Honorable Mayor Herbert M. Bautista and Honorable Vice Mayor Josefina G. Belmonte ensured a close working relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government. This guaranteed that the Mayor’s thrust and the City Council’s policy advocacies are integrated and are in harmony.
The City Council leadership has worked hard to ensure that the Council embraces a work ethic consistent with the call of the times – one that favors efficiency and professionalism, one that is collaborative and consultative, one that puts premium on excellence over political expediency, one that espouses transparency and accountability.
By virtue of the passage of Republic Act No. 10170, which Reapportioned the Second (2nd) Legislative District that created the 5th and 6th Districts; and Republic No. 10632, which postponed the SK Elections last October 28, 2013, the 19th City Council is now composed of thirty six (36) Councilors as regular sanggunian members and one (1) Ex-Officio Member representing the Liga ng mga Barangay.
At present, 27% of our City Council is composed of women legislators. Notably, this is the exact same percentage of women in Congress. This is much higher than the national average of 18.4% but still quite distant from the target set by the Women in Nation Building Act, which is 50%. Incidentally, the 6th District achieved this ratio. In terms of age, based on United Nations definition of youth, 28% of the composition of the 19th City Council belongs to youth bracket; on the other hand, 14% belongs to senior citizen bracket. Interestingly, the Council represents a wide variety of skill sets, such as, lawyers, doctors, businessmen, artists and media personalities, a teacher, a realtor, a CPA and a star athlete and coach.
The 19th City Council has approved 96 ordinances and 310 Resolutions as of September 16, 2014. In the same cut-off date, the council already conducted 40 regular sessions and 2 special sessions were convened to deliberate urgent measures. A total of 197 meetings of various committees were conducted, excluding the 41 public/special hearings held by the members of the City Council both inside and outside the City Hall Compound.
Noteworthy to state that the 19th City Council has an average of 85% attendance every session for the last 41 Regular Sessions, wherein, Councilors Victor V. Ferrer, Jr., Karl Edgar Castelo and Rogelio P. Juan maintained perfect attendance and the most punctual legislators.
After the December 9, 2013 Inaugural Address of the Honorable Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte, the 19th City Council overwhelmingly responded to the request to craft and pass Ordinances that are deemed crucial and vital to fully realize the potential of the City and for the benefit of its constituents. In less than a year, the following Landmark Ordinances have been passed, to wit:
- Quezon City Tricycle Management Code of 2014;
- Quezon City Public-Private Partnership Code;
- Quezon City Barangay Seal of Good Housekeeping Ordinance;
- Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Ordinance;
- Quezon City Environment Code; and
- Quezon City Gender - Fair City
Moreover, there are two equally important measures that are currently pending for committee deliberations. First is PO 19CC-096, also known as the “Magna Carta for Micro and Small Business Enterprises in Quezon City” that has already been approved by the Committees on Appropriations and Small Business & Entrepreneurship. To date, the measure is awaiting approval on the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government before it can be submitted to the plenary for deliberation and approval on Second Reading and the final act of confirmation on Third and Final Reading. Second is PO 19CC-373, also known as the Quezon City Housing Code, which has been included for First Reading during the 38th Regular Session, held on September 1, 2014. This measure has to undergo committee deliberation and approval of the Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, Committee on Subdivision, Housing and Real Estate, and Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government.
The 19th City Council continues the innovations introduced by the previous Council. The Centralized Intra-Office Database System continues its objective of systemizing the reception of guests and communications for each Councilor’s office to promote efficiency, ensure security and improve documentation. As a result, City Legislators have more time to craft policy ordinances and resolutions that are vital and responsive to the issues and concerns of our constituents.
The 19th City Council likewise continues to be environment friendly by reducing its paper usage that was initially started during the 59th Regular Session of the 18th City Council held on June 4, 2012. All Agenda of the 19th City Council are made available via email, lotus notes and posted to Quezon City Council Official Website (www.quezoncitycouncil.ph). Both regular and Special Session can now also be accessed by the public through internet (live stream), as if they are attending actual session.
From January 2012, the usage of the Quezon City Council Website significantly increased by 65, 603 users and 342, 269 page views as of 16 September 2014. Worthy to state that, the page viewers did not only come from Quezon City or other cities or municipalities within the country but even beyond our territorial jurisdiction, such as, USA, India, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, Australia, HK & Saudi Arabia. More importantly, the data shows that the Ordinance icon in the website revealed to receive the highest rate of page views with a total of 22, 197 or equivalent to 6.49% of the total page views.
19th Quezon City Council
Legislative Accomplishment
July 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014
EDUCATION
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2296, S, 2014 (PO19CC-124)
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP POLICY FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN QUEZON CITY
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
School educational field trips provide an opportunity to enhance, strengthen, complement and supplement the grade level curriculum. Field trips must have, as their goal, the enhancement of student knowledge and skills, as well as having a direct relationship to the adopted curriculum of the school.
This ordinance provides the policies for educational field trips based on DepEd memorandums and orders. The ordinance includes the requirements for the approval of field trips, the itinerary, and fees, that shall not five hundred fifty pesos. The ordinance also mandates that there shall be no punitive measures or activities such as tests, that will put the students who could not join the field trip at a disadvantage. It is also stipulated in the ordinance the safety measures observed and implemented before and during field trips. In administering the field trip, the principal, teachers, school staff and field trip volunteers shall demonstrate an acceptable standard of care and consider their significant responsibility for safety and risk management when planning, preparing and supervising the activities.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-124 was filed on October 9, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during 10th Regular Session and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Education, Science and Technology and to the Committee on Youth and Sports. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 26th Regular Session held on June 9, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 27th Regular Session held on June 16, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on July 9, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2294, S-2014 (PO19CC-059)
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR SCHOOL AUTHORITIES AND MEMBERS OF PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN QUEZON CITY FROM REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF ANY FEE OR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION PRIOR TO OR AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT FOR THE ENROLLMENT AND/OR GRADUATION OF STUDENTS.
Introducer: HON. RANULFO Z. LUDOVICA
There are contributions allowed by the Department of Education (DepEd) to be collected from parents or students such as the Boy/Girl Scouts membership, Anti-TB Fund Drive, PTCA, School Publication and Membership in Student Organizations, but the same must be on a voluntary basis and cannot be used as a condition precedent for the admission or graduation of students in a given school year. The Department of Education issued DepEd Order No. 19, S-2008 mandating the implementation of “No Collection Policy” in all public elementary and secondary schools which was reiterated in subsequent DepEd Order No. 40, S-2008 and DepEd Order No. 40, S-2009. Cognizant of the aforementioned DepEd Orders, some school authorities and PTA Officers/Members remain uncurbed in their practice of collecting the authorized contribution in compulsory manner, thereby creating the impression that even the public education is not truly for the poor, but for the middle class and affluent families. Consequently, giving rise to the numerous complaints in the barangay government and other concerned offices.
This ordinance requires the School, Principal/Head and PTA President to post in a Bulletin Board conspicuously placed within the school premises the school fees and authorized voluntary contributions to be paid by or collected from students or parents, with a notification underneath written in bold letters that said fees and voluntary contributions are “ON VOLUNTARY BASIS”. It also mandates the City Schools Superintendent of Quezon City to oversee and monitor the faithful compliance of all public elementary and high schools.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-059 was filed on August 14, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 4th Regular Session held on August 20, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Education Science and Technology and to the Committee on Children's Affairs. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 26th Regular Session held on June 9, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 27th Regular Session held on June 16, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on July 9, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2269, S-2014 (PO 19CC-198)
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BASIC EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OF QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. JESUS MANUEL C. SUNTAY
Section 2 and 3 of Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that it is the State’s obligation to “establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels. Without limiting the natural right of the parents to rear their children, elementary education is compulsory for all children of school age’’ and to “establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, student loans programs, subsidies and other incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both public and private schools, especially the underprivileged.” Thus, the City passed this ordinance to provide its constituents with basic educational materials in order to alleviate the financial burden of indigent families who are bona fide residents of Quezon City. Benefits includes for KINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY and HIGH SCHOOL students; uniforms, prescribed books, school bags, school supplies, miscellaneous needs and nutritional meals. To the GRADUATING STUDENTS; additional lending of graduation toga and for the ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYTEM, it includes uniforms, required modules, school supplies and identification cards. The ordinance also provide for the requirements needed for the qualified constituents to be covered by the said ordinance.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-198 was filed on December 20, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations and Committee on Education Science and Technology. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 21th Regular Session held on March 3, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 22th Regular Session held on March 10, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on March 31, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2283, S-2014 (PO19CC-125)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
Under Section 1, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, the State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to qualify education at all levels. Thus, this ordinance was passed by the City Council to ensure quality education for its constituents. It will provide for a comprehensive assessment of all public schools in monitoring the performance of their teachers, ensuring adequate and functional facilities and the delivery of educational services and especially in identifying the issues and challenges that impede the said services and formulating measures and programs to address them.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-125 was filed on October 9, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 10th Regular Session held on October 14, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 19th Regular Session held on February 17, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 2oth Regular Session held on February 24, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on April 10, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2320,S-2014 (PO 19CC-357)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A KOREA-PHILIPPINES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER TRUST FUND TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE TREASURY AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS.
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
Pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement between TESDA and Quezon City Government dated July 27, 2014, the Quezon City partnered with TESDA in the establishment of Korea-Philippines Information Technology Training Center (KPITTC). The program aims to foster the development of information and communication technology skills not only to the residents of Quezon City, but for the entire country as well. With the establishment of KPITTC, the latter’s Board Resolution No. 1, Series of 2014 dated April 24, 2014 states that: “The Quezon City Government is requested to enact an Ordinance for the creation of a KPITTC trust fund. To this end, the Quezon City Treasures’s Office is hereby authorized to be the depository/custodian of all accounts of KPITTC. Further, any disbursement or withdrawal thereof shall be made only by the authorized officer/s of the governing board of KPITTC stated in the aforementioned ordinance”, hence, the City passed this Ordinance for the creation if KPITTC Trust Fund to be maintained by the Treasury and Accounting Departments. All charges, fees and other income received from the management and operation of KPITTC shall be remitted to and deposited by the City Treasurer in the KPITTC trust fund. Moreover, all donations received by the Quezon City government intended for the development and operation of KPITTC shall also be deposited by the City Treasurer in the said account.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-357 was filed on August 11, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 35th Regular Session held on the same date and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on September 8, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2312, S-2014 (PO 19CC-216)
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A QUARTERLY RICE ALLOWANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 1,500.00) FOR THE TEACHING AND NON TEACHING STAFF OF THE DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS IN QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
The City recognizes the valuable role of the Academic and Non-Teaching personnel in the development of our educational system. Their efficiency and hard work is appreciated or rewarded by granting benefits. By the power granted to the Local Government, additional compensation to their officials and employees citing the “state policy of local autonomy” may be allocated. Thus, this ordinance granted All Teaching and Non-teaching Staff of the Division of City Schools of Quezon City a Rice Subsidy Allowance amounting to One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (PhP1500) each, subject to the qualifications stated to therein.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-216 was filed on January 22, 2014 and calendared for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Social Services and Committee on Labor Employment and Overseas Filipino Workers. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 31th Regular Session held on July 14, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 32th Regular Session held on July 21, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on August 18, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2308, S-2014 (PO 19CC-285)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY TO OFFER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 UNTIL THE END OF SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021, SUBJECT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUANCES OF RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, THEREBY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. SP-1030, SERIES OF 2001, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CHARTER OF THE QUEZON CITY POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF 1998 AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. SP-544, S-97 AND AMENDING THE SAME.”
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
By virtue of RA 10533, otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act that seeks to strengthen the education curriculum and increase the number of years for basic education encompassing one (1) year of kindergarten education, six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary education, and with the implementation of K to 12 in the Philippines to produce holistically developed learners with 21st century skills and are prepared for higher education, middle level skills development, employment and entrepreneurship, hence, this Ordinance. This measure authorized the Quezon City Polytechnic University to expand its charter for the utilization of QCPU resources as it authorized to offer Senior High School Education beginning the School Year 2016-2017 until the end of School Year 2020-2021.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-285 was filed on May 21, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 24th Regular Session held on May 26, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Education Science and Technology. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 30th Regular Session held on July 7, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 31th Regular Session held on July 14, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on August 8, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2300-S-2014 (PO19CC-220)
AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S (DEPED) ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) IN THE QUEZON CITY JAIL’S MALE AND FEMALE DORMOTORIES.
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
The Philippine Constitution mandates that the State shall encourage non-formal and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs. Thus, the creation of Alternative Learning System (ALS), a parallel learning system that provides a viable alternative to the existing formal education. In connection to this, since 2005, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has been implementing the ALS program of the DepEd-Bureau of Alternative Learning System (DepEd-BALS) for their detainees because of a recent research showing that prison education programs are effective in reducing recidivism. This ordinance supports the goal of ensuring the prisoners in the Quezon City jail, whether by virtue of a detention order, warrant of arrest or by conviction are given access to adequate and sufficient education through DepEd’s ALS program. The QCJ shall annually facilitate this to both of their male and female dormitories.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-220 was filed on January 28, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 17th Regular Session held on February 3, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Justice and Human Rights. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 28th Regular Session held on June 23, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 29th Regular Session held on June 30, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on July 31, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2270-S-2014 (PO19CC-044)
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND HIGHSCHOOL IN QUEZON CITY, THROUGH THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, TO HAVE A MEDICAL AND DENTAL RECORDS OF THEIR STUDENTS, PROVIDING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. EDEN CANDY A. MEDINA
The Quezon City Government recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and the promotion and protection of their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. Thus, the City Council passed this Ordinance requiring all public elementary and high school in Quezon City, through the school principal to have medical and dental records of their students. The purpose of maintaining the said records is to monitor the health condition of the students and to ensure that they are provided with necessary healthcare. Persons responsible for the implementation of this ordinance shall be meted with appropriate administrative sanction, after observance of due process, for non-compliance of the provisions of the ordinance.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-044 was filed on August 2, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 3rd Regular Session held on August 12, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government and Committee on Health and Sanitation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 19th Regular Session held on February 17, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 21th Regular Session held on March 3, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. SP-5843,S-2014 (PO19CC-023)
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE INCLUSION IN THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT PROJECTS THE INSTALLATION OF CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN STRATEGIC AREAS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. MELENCIO T. CASTELO JR.
Around 75% of Quezon City’s school children are enrolled in the 142 Elementary and High School public schools. Thus, the Quezon City Council passed this Ordinance that greatly considers the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in public schools premises to aid school authorities to protect their students. The installation of CCTV’s within the school premises will make up for the deficiency of security personnel in public schools in Quezon City, thereby improving crime prevention mechanism for the safety of students.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-023 was filed on July 31, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 2nd Regular Session held on August 5, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure and Committee on Parks and Environment. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 17th Regular Session held on February 3, 2014.
SECTORAL RIGHTS-BASED
ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-117
AN ORDINANCE MANDATING EVERY BARANGAY IN QUEZON CITY TO ESTABLISH A “BARANGAY SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER”, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERETO.
Introducer: HON. ROGELIO P. JUAN
Senior Citizens are integral part of the Philippine society. It is the policy of the State together with the City government to extend full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full participation in the society, as well as to motivate and encourage them to contribute to nation building. By virtue of RA 9344 or the “Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010” the government is mandated to adopt measures that will assist, accommodate and appreciate our Senior Citizens as part of our community. This Ordinance was passed for the purpose of establishing a Barangay Senior Citizens Center that will provide a venue to our Senior Citizens where they can hold their social, recreational, educational, health and leisure programs and activities designed for their full employment and benefit. It is also designed to identify the needs, trainings and opportunities of senior citizens in their respective barangays.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-117 was filed on October 3, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during 9th Regular Session and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Barangay Affairs and to the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs and People with Special Challenges. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 38th Regular Session held on September 1, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2261,S-2014 (PO19CC-030)
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING MALLS, GROCERIES AND OTHER BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED WITHIN QUEZON CITY TO GIVE PRIORITY TO DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PERSONS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND SENIOR CITIZENS BY DESIGNATING A SPECIAL LANE FOR THEM AT THE CASHIER COUNTERS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
Introducer: HON. JOSE MARIO DON S. DE LEON
Article XIII Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution empowers the State to give priority for the needs of the underprivileged sick, elderly, disabled, women and children. Thus, the Ordinance mandates all existing malls, groceries and other business establishments within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City to designate a Special Lane for differently-abled individuals, pregnant women and senior citizens to give priority to them. Penalties shall be imposed to those who will fail to give priority and designate a special lane for the abovementioned individuals.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-030 was filed on July 31, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 2nd Regular Session and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry and to the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs and People with Special Challenges. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 19th Regular Session held on February 17, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. PR19CC-278
A RESOLUTION URGING ALL BARANGAYS IN QUEZON CITY TO DESIGNATE A PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD) FOCAL PERSON TO SERVE AS COORDINATOR WITH THE QUEZON CITY PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AFFAIRS OFFICE (QC-PDAO)
Introducer: HON. ROGELIO P. JUAN
The Quezon City Council enacted Ordinance No. SP 2085, S-2011 organizing and establishing the Quezon City Persons with Disability Affairs Office (QC-PDAO) in accordance with Section 40 (B) (1) of Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disability” as amended by Republic Act No. 10070 and Republic Act No. 9442.
The functions of the Barangay Person with Disability Focal Person are as follows:
Implement policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the welfare of PWDs in coordination with the Quezon City Persons with Disability Affairs Office;
Serve as the PWD Affairs advocate in the barangay;
Recommend and enjoin the participation of non-government organizations and people’s organizations in the implementation of all disability-related laws and policies;
Submit an annual plan of activities for inclusion in the budgetary allotment for review and approval of the Barangay Council as per DBM Local Budget Memorandum No. 67 pursuant to RA 7277;
Act as advisor to the Punong Barangay and community officials on matters concerning PWD’s;
Disseminate information including, but not limited to, programs and activities for PWDs, including children with disability, and training and employment opportunities for PWDs;
Participate in various trainings, conferences, summits and fora as part of the programs of the Quezon City government thru QC-PDAO or other private organizations for capacity building and continuous education on PWD issues;
Submit reports to the Punong Barangay on a regular basis with regards to the implementation of programs and services relative to PWDs and furnish a copy of such to the QC-PDAO;
Perform other functions as maybe necessary for the promotion and protection of the welfare of the PWDs.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-278 was filed to the Office of the City Secretary on November 27, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 13th Regular Session held on December 2, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Barangay Affairs, Committee on Public Affairs Mass Media Information and People’s Participation, and Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs and People with Special Challenges. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 21st Regular Session held on March 3, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 22nd Regular session held on March 10, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-309
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED OR PERSONS WITH DISSABILITY (PWD) IN COMPLIANCE WITH BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 344 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ACCESSIBILITY LAW AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF.
Introducer: HON. DOROTHY “DORAY” A. DELARMENTE, M.D.
Pursuant to Section 458 of Republic Act No. 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991, the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to approve legislation that shall provide for the care of disabled persons. In connection to this, the City government has enacted Ordinance No. 2085, S-2011 creating the Quezon City Persons with Disability Affairs Office (QC-PDAO) in support of the mandate of Republic Act 7277 also known as the “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons”. Thus, the creation of this Ordinance aimed to fully implement Batasan Pambansa Blg. 344 otherwise known as Accessibility Law through QC-PDAO as the leading agency that will implement the programs for PWDs.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-309 was filed on June 19, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 29th Regular Session held on June 30, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure and Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs and People with Special Challenges.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. PR19CC-382
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN QUEZON CITY TO GRANT DISCOUNT PRIVILEGE TO QUALIFIED SOLO PARENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF QUEZON CITY WHEN MAKING PURCHASES FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN FIVE (5) YEARS OLD AND BELOW AND PROVIDING FINE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE THEREOF.
Introducers: HON. MELENCIO T. CASTELO JR., HON. KARL EDGAR C. CASTELO AND HON. DONATO MATIAS
Solo parents face difficulty in providing for the needs of their children. This ordinance aims to assist solo parents by requiring registered business establishments to grant discounts to qualified solo parents for the purchase of the basic needs of their children five years and below the discounts are as follows:
Ten percent (10%) discount on children’s clothing materials for all purchases made within two (2) years from the birth of the child of the solo parent;
Fifteen percent (15%) discount on baby’s milk, food and food supplement for all purchases made within two (2) years from the birth of the child of the solo parent;
Fifteen percent (15%) discount on all purchases of the solo parent of medicines and other medical supplement or supplies that shall be used by the child who are five (5) years old and below; and
Ten percent (10%) discount on school supplies of solo parent’s children age five (5) and below.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-382 was filed and was calendared for First Reading during the 40th Regular Session and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry and Committee on Women Family Relation and Gender Equality.
ROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-081
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDING SP NO. 2041, S-2011 ALSO KNOWN AS AN “ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND/OR LOCALIZING, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, ALSO KNOWN AS THE “SOLO PARENTS’ WELFARE ACT OF 2000” IN QUEZON CITY”.
Introducers: HON.ALEXIS R. HERRERA, HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA, HON. RAQUEL S. MALAÑGEN AND HON. LENA MARIE P. JUICO
The Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act No. 8972, also known as the “Solo Parent’s Welfare Act of 2000”, recognizes the legal concept of “Parents” from the traditional definition to that of the present which contemplates a parent constituted by a single individual. Thus, in addition to the benefits provided by Ordinance No. SP-2041, S-2011 and Republic Act No. 8972, the Local Government of Quezon City has instituted several programs in education, housing, social welfare, among others, that could be re-focused towards providing additional benefits and privileges to solo parents and their children.
The additional benefits and privileges are as follows:
a. Expansion comprehensive package of social development
b. Flexible work schedule, work discrimination and parental leave
c. Educational benefit
d. Housing benefits
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-081 was filed on September 10, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 7th Regular Session and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations and Committee on Women Family Relation and Gender Equality.
SPORTS
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2229, S-2013 (PR19CC-097)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE SPORTS TALENT IDENTIFICATION, PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. FRANZ S. PUMAREN
The Quezon City government seeks to establish a Sports Talent Identification Promotion and Development Program in order to discover and develop fresh athletes who will someday represent the City competently in sports competitions. This will help the Quezon City residents that have great aptitude in sports to strive hard to attain excellence through free access to sports equipment's, uniforms, training fees and other miscellaneous.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-097 was filed to the Office of the City Secretary on September 18, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 8th Regular Session of the 19th City Council and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government and to the Committee on Youth and Sports. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 10th Regular Session held on October 14, 2013.
PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY
AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2247, S-2013 (PO 19CC-057)
AN ORDINANCE MANDATING ALL PUNONG BARANGAYS AND THE TASK FORCE COPRISS IN QUEZON CITY TO SUMMARILY EVICT ALL PERSONS CONDUCTING ON-GOING CONSTRUCTION OF ANY STRUCTURE IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LANDS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY, PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS CONSENT OF THE REGISTERED LAND OWNER OR THE NECESSARY BUILDING PERMIT FROM THE CITY GOVERNMENT AND TO DEMOLISH SUCH STRUCTURE.
Introducer: HON. RANULFO Z. LUDOVICA
This Ordinance mandates all Punong Barangays and the Task Force COPRISS in Quezon City to summarily evict all persons conducting an on-going construction of any structure in public and private lands within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City, pursuant to Republic Act No. 7279, without the express consent of the registered landowner or the necessary building permit from the city government and to demolish such structure.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-057 was filed on August 14, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 4th Regular Session held on August 20, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs, and Committee on Barangay Affairs. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 15th Regular Session held on December 16, 2013 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 1st Special Session held on December 20, 2013 and was signed by the City Mayor on January 9, 2014.
Ordinance No. SP-2244, S-2013 (PO 19CC-036)
AN ORDINANCE STRICLY IMPLEMENTING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED LIMIT IN ALL SUBDIVISIONS IN QUEZON CITY, AS SET FORTH BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136 AND ORDINANCE NO. SP-1444, S-2004, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CODE OF QUEZON CITY, APPREHENDING AND PENALIZING VIOLATORS THEREOF.
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
There is an urgent need to strictly enforce maximum speed limit in major thoroughfares and secondary roads in all subdivisions in Quezon City, to prevent loss of life and damage to property due to reckless driving. The strict implementation of this Ordinance and lawful apprehension of violators will ensure the safety of people living in all subdivisions in Quezon City.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-036 was filed on July 31, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 4th Regular Session held on August 05, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government and Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 15th Regular Session held on December 16, 2013 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 1st Special Session held on December 20, 2013 and was signed by the City Mayor on January 9, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-365
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE MOTORCYCLE RIDERS TO FOLLOW THE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT LIMIT SPECIFIED IN THE MOTORCYCLE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR PERSONAL SAFETY AND ROAD WORTHINESS OF MOTORCYCLE.
Introducers: HON. RAMON P. MEDALLA, HON. JESUS C. SUNTAY, HON. EUFEMIO C. LAGUMBAY, HON. RICARDO T. BELMONTE JR. AND HON. JOSE MARIO DON S. DE LEON
The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure the safety of every motorcycle drivers, maintain the road worthiness of motorcycles and help lessen the emission of harmful gases which is detrimental to public health and environment.
Most motorcycles are designed with a maximum cargo limit for motorcycle is 30 kilograms. The specified load can be carried safely if it is positioned and fastened properly. If the cargo exceeds the allowable weight limit specified in the owner’s manual, it shall be considered as overloading. If the motorcycle is not designed for two persons, it shall be considered as overloading.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-365 was filed on August 20, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014 and was referred to Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs and Committee on Transportation.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2232, S-2013 (PO19cc-155)
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSFER OF QUEZON CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FUND TO OTHER LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCILS WHICH ARE DECLARED UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY.
Introducers: HON. JESUS C. SUNTAY AND HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
Climate change brings drastic weather conditions such as to super typhoons, El Niño-related droughts, drastic rainfall change and projected temperature increase. In addition, an average of twenty (20) earthquakes per day are recorded throughout the country and around 100-150 earthquakes felt per year. Also, the country lies within the Western Pacific Basin (a generator of climatic conditions such as monsoons, thunderstorms, inter-tropical convergence zones (ITCZ), typhoons, among others) making it fall along the path of an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually.
This ordinance provides for the procedural guidelines for the transfer of Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund to the other Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils. The amount to be transferred depends on the amount of damage to properties, infrastructures, agriculture, etc., as determined by the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (LDRRMC), to wit;
The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council can recommend other amounts to be transferred to other Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils. In this case, the Sanggunian Panlungsod shall through a Resolution authorize the transfer of fund to other Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils declared under State of Calamity.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-155 was filed on November 18, 2013 and was included in the Addendum No.3 during the resumption of the 11th Regular Session held on the same date. The said measure was approved and passed on the same date on Third and Final Reading under suspended rules.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2290, S-2014 (PO 19CC-215)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE QUEZON CITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE (QCDRRMO), DEFINING ITS FUNCTION, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, PROVIDING FOR ITS COMPOSITION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Introducer: HON. RANULFO Z. LUDOVICA
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) issued a Memorandum dated 15 March 2012 with the subject “Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs) in Local Government Units (LGUs),” to address the issues on the provisions of the guidelines on the establishment of LDRRMOs in LGUs pursuant to Republic Act No. 10121, the Philippine Disaster Reduction Management Act of 2010”. Item No. 3.5 of the said Memorandum provides that “To initially staff an organizational unit concerned with local disaster and risk reduction management the Sanggunian may opt to transfer vacant position to said organizational unit, and convert (abolish them and create positions in their stead) these positions accordingly.
The ordinance provides the composition and structure of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the qualifications of the officers and staff of the said office.
The function of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is to serve as the secretariat and coordinating body of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (QCDRRMC) and the City Government in general. Operational supervision and control, including its work assignments, functions, duties and responsibilities of personnel shall emanate from the QCDRRMC Action Officer.
The duties of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office are as follows;
Act as the Secretariat for the QCDRRMC and will provide administrative and coordinative support to the Council, including document QCDRRMC meeting proceedings;
Assist the Council and the QCDRRMC Action Officer in the monitoring of DRRM plans and PPAs from the barangay to the City department/office level;
Assist the Council and the Action Officer in information dissemination and disaster awareness in the barangay and the community in general;
Assist the Council and the Action Officer in capacity building and mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction and climate change in development process;
Assist the Council and the Action Officer in ensuring that disaster risk reduction and climate change measures are gender responsive and respectful of human rights; and
Perform other duties as may be required by the QCDRRMC Chairperson and Action Officer for the effective and efficient discharge of the Council’s functions.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-215 was filed on January 22, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Committee on Civil Service Appointments and Reorganization. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 24th Regular Session held on March 24, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 24th Regular Session held on May 26, 2014 and was signed by the City Mayor on June 23, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP- 2295, S, 2014 (PO19CC-188)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR TO TAKE FULL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF ALL THE BARANGAYS IN QUEZON CITY DURING THE HEIGHT OF CALAMITY OR EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCELERATING OR FAST TRACKING THE RESCUE, CLEARING, RELIEF, OR RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN THE AFFECTED BARANGAY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. RANULFO Z. LUDOVICA
To accelerate the relief, clearing, relief or recovery operations during the height of calamity, there is an imperative need to place all barangays in Quezon City under the full control of the local Chief Executive as per Section 15 of Republic Act No. 10121, otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010. It further mandates the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council to take the lead in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the effects of any disaster.
This ordinance authorizes the City Mayor, as the City’s Chief Executive and Head of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC), to take full control and supervision of all the barangays in Quezon City during the height of calamity or emergency for the purpose of accelerating or fast tracking the rescue, clearing, relief and/or recovery operations in the affected barangay.
The City Mayor shall exercise the following powers:
Mobilize all barangay officials and its personnel to augment the manpower of the city government in the conduct of rescue, clearing, relief and/or recovery operations;
Utilize barangay facilities, equipment, gadgets, motor vehicles, and other resources for the protection and preservation of life and properties;
Call upon all Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) for the maintenance of peace and order;
Establish better coordination among the component barangays to ensure quick response and risk reduction and management; and
Perform such other duties and function which are necessary and proper to speed up the rescue, clearing, relief and/or recovery operations.
Such powers may be exercised by the City Mayor only within a period of three (3) months from the occurrence of calamity.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC- 188 was filed on December 9, 2013 for First Reading during the 15th Regular Session held on December 16, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Barangay Affairs and Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 26th Regular Session held on June 9, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 27th Regular Session held on June 16, 2014. It was signed by the City Mayor on July 9, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2262, S-2014 (PO 19CC-031)
AN ORDINANCE MANDATING ALL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL TO UNDERGO RISK REDUCTION TRAINING, PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010.
Introducer: HON. JOSE MARIO DON S. DE LEON
The enactment of Republic Act No. 10121, otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010, recognizes the necessity of being prepared for the eventuality of any disaster, natural or man-made, in order to prevent or lessen its after-effects, in relation thereto, this City has passed Ordinance No. SP-2112, S-2012 requiring every Barangay to organize a Barangay Emergency Response Team to address cases of immediate risk to life and health.
The ordinance aims to provide/give same training and seminars to the faculty members of private and public schools to ensure preparedness of children. The Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS), through its Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, is tasked to conduct safety training and seminars, monitor and prepare a report on the progress in the effective implementation of this Ordinance.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-031 was filed on July 31, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 2nd Regular Session held on August 5, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Education Science and Technology and Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 19th Regular Session held on February 17, 2014 for deliberation and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014. It was signed by the City Mayor on March 19, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2281, S-2014 (PO19CC-033)
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL MALLS LOCATED WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY TO HAVE A CLINIC WITH AT LEAST ONE (1) UNIT OF AMBULANCE AND A MEDICAL TEAM ON STANDBY DURING REGULAR OPERATING HOURS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
Introducer: HON. JOSE MARIO DON S. DE LEON
There have been numerous incidents of accidents resulting to the immediate death or serious injury of mall patrons, which could have been prevented or immediately attended to, if there was an available ambulance with a medical team on standby during regular operating hours.
This ordinance covers all existing malls within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City. Further, future investors/applicants who intend to construct and operate malls must comply with the requirements of this Ordinance which must be contained in their proposed plan or other documentary compliance prior the issuance of their Business Permit.
The DPOS (Department of Public Order and Safety), through its Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, is tasked to monitor the effective implementation of this Ordinance. For this purpose, the DPOS shall prepare a report on the progress of the implementation one (1) year after this Ordinance is implemented and submit the same to the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) for reference. The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) shall send a notice to non-complying establishments and shall inform them of the violation of this Ordinance.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-033 was filed on July 31, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 2nd Regular Session held on August 5, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs, Committee on Health and Sanitation, and Committee on Trade Commerce and Industry. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 22nd Regular Session held on March 10, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 23rd Regular Session held on March 17, 2014. It was signed by the City Mayor on April 7, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2301, S-2014 (PO 19CC-058)
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FOR A DISCIPLINARY HOURS IN QUEZON CITY FOR MINOR CHILDREN FROM 10:00 P.M. TO 5:00 A.M., PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Introducer: HON. RANULFO Z. LUDOVICA
Reports of barangay officials and law enforcement agencies reveal that minor children roaming around, loitering or wandering in the evening are the frequent personalities involved in various infractions of city ordinances and national laws. It is necessary in the interest of public order and safety to regulate the movement of minors during night time by setting disciplinary hours, protect them from neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation, and other conditions prejudicial or detrimental to their development. To strengthen and support parental control on these minor children, there is a need to put a restraint on the tendency of a growing number of the youth spending their nocturnal activities wastefully, especially in the face of the unabated rise of criminality and to ensure that the dissident elements in society are not provided with potent avenues for furthering their nefarious activities.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-058 was filed on August 14, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 4th Regular Session held on August 20, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Youth and Sports and Committee on Children's Affairs. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 28th Regular Session held on June 23, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 29th Regular Session held on June 30, 2014. It was signed by the City Mayor on July 31, 2014.
Resolution No. SP-6046, S-2014 (PR 19CC-358)
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF QUEZON CITY TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12 URGING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, JUSTICE, PUBLIC ORDER, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL PENITENTIARIES FOR DRUG OFFENDERS AND CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL PENITENTIARY FOR DRUG OFFENDERS.
Introducer: HON. GIAN CARLO G. SOTTO
Senate Resolution No. 12 introduced by Senator Vicente C. Sotto III, urges the Senate Committee on Local Government, Justice, Public Order and Illegal drugs to conduct an inquiry to explore the possibility of establishing of a penitentiary solely for the drug offenders in the country. The problem of drug addiction is still prevalent in our country, notwithstanding all efforts to stamp out the same. It is the policy of the State to safeguard the well-being of the citizenry against the evils of illegal and dangerous drugs. Drug offenders comprise seventy percent (70%) of the inmates in our city jails and national penitentiary.
Drug offense is a special kind of crime, thus it requires a special rehabilitation program and security protocol for its offenders. There is an urgent and indispensable need to come up with measures to address the peculiarity of the rehabilitation and security requirements for drug offenders.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-358 was filed on January 24, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 17th Regular Session held on February 03, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government and Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 33rd Regular Session held on July 28, 2014 and was confirmed during the 34th Regular Session held on August 04, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. 19CC-231
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL BARANGAYS OF THIS CITY TO DESIGNATE AT LEAST TWO (2) BARANGAY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (BPSO) AS TRAFFIC ENFORCERS WHICH SHALL UNDERGO BASIC TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SEMINARS TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY OF QUEZON CITY AND SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ORDINANCE VIOLATION RECEIPTS (OVR).
Introducers: HON. JOSE A. VISAYA AND HON. ROGELIO P. JUAN
It is evident that Quezon City is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolis, both economic and population wise. This development has led to atrocious traffic congestions and, if not address properly, may cause disruption in the financial expansion of the community.
Through this Ordinance, the City shall require all Barangays to designate/appoint at least two (2) of their existing Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) to undergo a series of Training/Seminar, to be deputized to issue Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR), for the effective enforcement of Traffic Rules and Regulations within the barangay.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-231 was filed on February 18, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs and Committee on Barangay Affairs.
HEALTH
ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-102
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR UNIFORM HOSPITAL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE QUEZON CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL, NOVALICHES DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE 188 OF ORDINANCE NO. SP NO. 91, S-93
Introducers: HON. JESSICA CASTELO DAZA & HON. JESUS MANUEL C. SUNTAY
City Ordinance No. SP 91, S-93, otherwise known as the ‘’Quezon City Revenue Code” along with its amendments, provide standardized rates for tax payments, fees and other charges. The Quezon City Government recognizes the importance of health and overall safety of its people. Hence, on December 22, 1997, the Quezon City General Hospital and the Novaliches District Hospital was formally opened to the public as a commitment to serve the residents of the City especially the less-fortunate. Uniformity in the rates and charges will better serve the interest of the citizens of Quezon City.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-102 was filed on September 24, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 9th Regular Session held on October 7, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Health and Sanitation. It was calendared on Second Reading for deliberation during 38th Regular Session on September 1, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 39th Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on September 8, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2249, S-2013 (PO19CC- 048)
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING KLINIKA BERNARDO AS A COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL HEALTH CARE CLINIC UNDER THE QUEZON CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Introducer: HON. JESSICA CASTELO DAZA
It has been reported that every month, Quezon City is registering a high number of new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections with the National AIDS Registry through the National Epidemiology Center of the Department of Health (DOH-NEC). The alarming data prompted the Quezon City Health Department to take immediate action and undertake various projects and activities, including the establishment of a male-focused clinic, named “Klinika Bernardo” located at the back of Ramon Magsaysay High School. The clinic, as provided in the ordinance, shall operate from Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 11 pm, it may also operate on weekends if the need arises and/or there are special projects to be implemented. The clinic is managed by the existing medical and clinical personnel of the Quezon City Health Department.
Legislative Track:
SP-2249, S-2013 (PO19CC- 048) was filed on August 6, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 3rd Regular Session held on August 12, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Health and Sanitation. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during 13th Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on December 2, 2013 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 15th Regular Session held on December 16, 2014 and was approved and signed by the City Mayor on January 9, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-200
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE CREATION OF A BARANGAY HEALTH MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (BHMC) TO BE OBSERVED BY EVERY BARANGAY WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPEDITING THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY HEALTH PROGRAMS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE, NUTRITION, TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION, FAMILY PLANNING, DENGUE PREVENTION, ELDERLY CARE, ORAL HEALTH CARE, VOLUNTARY BLOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND RABIES PREVENTION.
Introducer: HON. JESSICA CASTELO DAZA
Under this ordinance, a Barangay Health Management Council is created under the Office of the Punong Barangay who will support and assist activities in the priority health care programs in the barangay.
The Barangay Health Management Council (BHMC) shall be composed of the following:
Chairman: Punong Barangay
Co- Chairman: Medical Officer II
Adviser: 1. Kagawad on Health
2. District Health Officer
Members:
1. (1) Representative from Government Organization
2. (1) Representative from Non-Government Organization
3. (1) Representative from the Private Sector
4. (1)Representative from the Barangay Health Center Clinics
5. (1) Representative from the Purok Leaders
6. (1) Representative from the Community Health Workers
7. (1) Representative from the TB Task Force
8. (1) Representative from Barangay Nutritionist
9. (1) Representative from the Community Health Volunteers
10.(1)Representative from the Religious Sector
(nominated by the Religious Sector among themselves)
Functions of the Council:
1. To diligently craft Comprehensive Barangay Health Service delivery plan including a) Maternal Care b) Child Care c) Nutrition Health Care d) Family Planning e) Tuberculosis f) Elderly Care g) Oral Health Care h) Dengue Prevention i) Voluntary Blood Donation and j) Rabies Prevention;
2. To conduct relevant studies connected with prevalent health issues within their respective barangays;
3. To identify and establish the roles and responsibilities of the parties in the organization in the delivery of health care concerns provided for in the Ordinance;
4. To establish a Secretariat in the Council who would keep the records and make a report regarding the activities of the Council;
5. To coordinate with different sectors especially the private health care providers within the barangay vicinity for proper and appropriate health care program and services;
6. To strengthen partnerships with other government agencies, non-government organizations, and private entities for a more comprehensive health care program and service; and
7. To ensure that the allocation for the budget requirements for health care programs of the City and barangay are sufficient.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-200 was filed on December 30, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Health and Sanitation, and Committee on Barangay Affairs. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 39th Regular Session held on September 8, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 40th Regular Session held on September 15, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2258, S-2014 (PO 19CC-052)
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A MECHANISM IN IMPLEMENTING A MANDATORY DEWORMING PROGRAM FOR ALL PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN, GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN QUEZON CITY, PURSUANT TO SECTION OF ORDINANCE NO. SP-2182, S-2012, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S (DEPED) ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM (EHCP) FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY PUPILS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. JESSICA CASTELO DAZA
Worm infections can have a significant negative effect on the educational ability of children, their general health and well-being. Children infected with worms are likely to become ill and less likely to attend school on a regular basis. Medical treatment is not sought because of financial difficulty and lack of life threatening medical symptoms.
Various health organizations encourage the deworming of children as an effective public health program. It is a low cost intervention being recommended by public health practitioners. Some studies shows the positive effect of school-based deworming on the educational development of children. Deworming resulted to a significant increase in school attendance and participation.
Deworming of Quezon City public kindergarten and grade school students is a relatively low cost public health program that will contribute to their educational development to become productive residents of Quezon City.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-052 was filed on August 8, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 4th Regular Session held on August 20, 2014 and was reffered to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Education, Science and Technology, and Committee on Health and Sanitation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 17th Regular Session held on February 3, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 18th Regular Session held on February 10, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. SP-6080, S-2014 (PR 19CC-234)
RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 20-26 AS "LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK".
Introducer: HON. DOROTHY A. DELARMENTE
The United Nations initiated an observance of a Week of Action to raise awareness on lead poisoning prevention, particularly from avoidable source of lead pollution such as lead in paints. According to the UN- backed Global Alliance to Elliminate Lead Paint, “Lead is a chemical of major public health concern that can have profound and permanent adverse health effects on children”, These adverse health effects may include mental retardation, developmental delays, learning disabilities, lower intelligence quotient scores, poor school performance, attention deficit disorder, aggression and other behaivioral problems as well as anemia, hearing loss and kidney damage. Health experts have declared no safe threshold for lead exposure among children and have recognized the reduction of childhood lead exposure as a fundamental goal in public health.
This Resolution calls upon the National Government to craft policies and initiate practical measures to prevent and reduce childhood and occupational exposures to lead.
Legislative Track:
PR19cc-234 was filed on October 23, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the resumption of the 11th Regular Session held November 18, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Health and Sanitation, and Committee on Public Affairs Mass Media Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014.
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2316, S-2014 (PO 19CC-075)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE CITY ARCHITECT DEPARTMENT OF THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR AND DEFINING ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Introducer: HON. RODERICK M. PAULATE
The Architect plays a crucial role in the realization of a well-executed Urban Renewal Development by applying his professional expertise in the art and science of developing design concepts, planning for functional relationships and intended uses and establishing the form, appearance, aesthetics, and construction details, enlargement, or alteration of a building or environs intended for human use or occupancy.
Realizing the inherent desire to develop a well conceptualized and aesthetically designed urban project based on sound and acceptable architectural principles, the QC government created an ADHOC organization the Special Design Group (SDG) to complement the existing Architect Division. The leadership of the QC Government recognizes the importance of a meaningful urban and community development when it directed the reconstructuring of SDG to serve as the core organization of City Architect Office.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-075 was filed on August 23, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 5th Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on September 02, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction, and Committee on Civil Service Appointments and Reorganization. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 31st Regular Session held on July 14, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 33rd Regular Session held on July 28, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19CC-076
AN ORDINANCE CREATING SIXTEEN (16) PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN ADDITION TO THE FIVE (5) EXISTING PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE (PAISO), APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. ATTY. VOLTAIRE GODOFREDO L. LIBAN III
The Public Affairs and Information Services Office of Quezon City, is presently functioning with only five (5) personnel. The present non-regular workers of PAISO, most especially those who have served for over ten (10) years, deserve to be appointed as regular and permanent employees but there are no plantilla positions available to them in the said office.
There is a need to create additional plantilla positions in PAISO to provide not only security of tenure for the present non-regular workers but also to promote some of its regular personnel. The additional positions are necessary to be able to effectively and efficiently discharge the mandated functions, duties and responsibilities of PAISO.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-076 was filed on August 23, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 5th Regular Session of the 19th City Council held on September 02, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Civil Service Appointments and Reorganization. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 15th Regular Session held on December 16, 2013 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 1st Special Session held on December 20, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2313, S-2014 (PO 19CC-224)
AN ORDINANCE MANDATINGALL OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS IN THE QUEZON CITY HALL COMPLEX TO EFFICIENTLY USE PAPER IN THEIR OPERATIONS, AND PRESCRIBING RULES THEREFOR.
Introducer: HON. JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
The National Capital Region (NCR), accounts for twenty-three (23%) of the total solid waste annually generated in the country. The National Solid Waste Management Commission reported that sixteen percent (16%) of the total solid waste generated was classified as paper waste. The Quezon City Government uses paper in its daily operations such as the printing of ordinances, resolutions, endorsement letters, committee reports, and other internal communications. The City Council has initiated paperless transactions through Resolution No. SP-5062, S-2011, which urges all departments, offices, and units of the Quezon City Government to re-use papers in printing internal communications. In the conduct of Plenary Sessions, the City Council minimizes its use of paper through disseminating the Session Agenda in Portable Document Format (PDF) which can be accessed in the laptop computers of the Councilors. Promoting the efficient use of paper in the operations of the City Government will contribute to the reduction of waste and mitigate climate change.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-224 was filed on February 04, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 18th Regular Session held on February 10, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Parks and Environment, and Committee on Patrimonial and Proprietary Property & General Services. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 31st Regular Session held on July 14, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 32nd Regular Session held on July 21, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19CC-379
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BARANGAY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OF QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. JESUS C. SUNTAY AND HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
Quezon City is one of the progressive cities in the country that provides for needed infrastructures, facilities, equipment and supplies for its constituents in order to develop them to be self-reliant and productive. The 142 barangays of the city have always been a reliable partner in implementing its projects and programs, in accordance with the city government policies, and in delivering basic infrastructures despite the limited budget of most of the barangays. To fully trickle-down to the residents the progress being enjoyed by the city, there is a need to bridge the gap between that barangays that have sufficient budget and those that have inadequate budget, not just by implementing the programs and projects of the City government but also in terms of providing infrastructures, services, materials and implements to them.
It is now incumbent upon the City Government to give full fruition to the law by empowering the barangays of the city to ensure that its constituents are not only afforded the opportunities for improving their social status but to have the basic means to avail of it.
The barangay or the incumbent elected barangay official may request which must be for public use provided that they comply with the requirements set forth by the Ordinance.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-379 was filed on September 08, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 39th Regular Session held on September 08, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Barangay Affairs.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 19CC-381
AN ORDINANCE ELEVATING THE VETERINARY SERVICES DIVISION INTO CITY VETERINARY DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Introducer: HON. DONATO C. MATIAS
Section 10 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines provides that Local Government Units shall regulate the construction, management and operation of slaughterhouses, meat inspection, meat transport and post abattoir control, monitor and evaluate in accordance with national policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations, quality and safety standards, as well as the delivery of basic meat inspection service and operation of meat establishments.
The “QUEZON CITY VETERINARY CODE” provides for the regulation of the sale of safe meat in the City, proper maintenance of slaughterhouses, animal trade, regulation on pet ownership within the City, create an intelligence network regarding zoonotic diseases and other issues on the implementation of animal welfare.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-381 was filed on September 10, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 40th Regular Session held on September 15, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Health and Sanitation, and Committee on Civil Service Appointments and Reorganization.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-6066, S-2014 (PR19CC-591)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE HERBERT M. BAUTISTA TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION (BI), REPRESENTED BY COMMISIONER SIEGFRED B. MISON, BY ALLOWING THE BI TO OCCUPY THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE NEW CIVIL REGISTRY BUILDING TO SERVE AS THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF BI’S STUDENT DESK.
Introducers: HON. JESUS MANUEL C. SUNTAY
AND HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
This resolution has authorized Honorable City Mayor Herbert M. Bautista to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Whereby, the City government shall provide and make available to the BI approximately two hundred fifty five square meters (255.55 sq.m.) office space at the Second Floor of the Civic Center Building C, Quezon City Hall Complex, Quezon City. On the other hand, BI undertakes to transfer its BI’s Student Desk Principal Office to the space allotted for them to provide services, particularly to foreign students and accredited educational institutions.
In fact, on the 8th day of September 2014, Mayor Herbert M. Bautista and Commissioner Siegfred B. Mison signed a Memorandum of Agreement to effect the transfer of Principal Office of BI’s Student Desk to Quezon City which is valid for ten (10) years upon the signing thereof.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-591 was calendared for First Reading during the 33rd Regular Session held on 28 July 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Patrimonial and Proprietary Property & General Services, and Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. PR19CC-337
A RESOLUTION ENJOINING THE ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (142) BARANGAYS IN QUEZON CITY TO HIRE, EMPLOY OR DESIGNATE A SOCIAL WORKER WHO SHALL HANDLE ALL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY-RELATED CASES AND CONCERNS, AND SHALL IMPLEMENT, COORDINATE, MANAGE AND ORGANIZE PERTINENT SOCIAL SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.
Introducer: HON. ESTRELLA C. VALMOCINA
All 142 Barangays of Quezon City are requested, through this Resolution to hire, employ or designate a social worker who shall handle all family and community-related cases and concerns, and shall implement, coordinate, manage and organize pertinent social services, programs and projects.
This resolution recognizes the important role of the barangay in order to help the Social Services Development Department (SSDD) work force, wherein, presently SSDD personnel only consists of 41 permanent registered social workers, 4 contractual registered social workers, 6 social welfare assistants and seventeen social welfare aides.
In the event that the barangay hired, employed or designated a social worker, the resolution enumerated the latter’s duties and responsibilities for guidance and for purposes of uniformity.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-337 was calendared for First Reading on 27 January 2014 and referred to the Committee on Social Services, Committee on Barangay Affairs, and Committee on Women, Family Relation and Gender equality. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-208
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AND INCREASING TO ONE THOUSAND AND FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (PHP 1,500.00) THE QUARTERLY RICE ASSISTANCE/SUBSIDY TO ALL QUEZON CITY HALL REGULAR EMPLOYEES STARTING BY THE YEAR 2014, AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF YEAR.
Introducer: HON. VICTOR V. FERRER JR.
The proposed ordinance was predicated and grounded on social and substantial justice in providing much needed social incentives and assistance to the Quezon City Government personnel who are the front liners and the very backbone of the Quezon City Government in providing immediate and much needed services to its citizens.
The said subsidy is the recognition of the City Government of the need to uplift the welfare of and assure decent living standards of the highly qualified, efficient, competent and extremely dedicated Regular Workforce of the Quezon City Hall.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-208 was filed on January 17, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Social Services, and Committee on Labor, Employment and Overseas Filipino Workers. It was calendared for deliberation on Second Reading during the 38th Regular Session held on September 1, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 38th Regular Session held on September 8, 2014.
SUBDIVISION, HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2298, S-2014 (PO19CC- 244)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING ABANDONED ROADS, ALLEYS, OPEN SPACES, AND EXCESS LOTS IN ALL SUBDIVISIONS IN QUEZON CITY AS PROPERTIES FOR PUBLIC USE BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT, THEREBY SETTING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducers: HON. JESUS MANUEL C. SUNTAY
& HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
The Quezon City Government through the City Engineering Department shall undertake the rehabilitation of abandoned subdivision and community roads and alleys.
All abandoned subdivision and community roads within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City shall be open for use by the general public. Consequently, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to close, prevent, or otherwise refuse the public or vehicular traffic from the use of or free access to said abandoned subdivision and community roads. The Department of Public Order and Safety shall regulate vehicular traffic in the area.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-244 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 22nd Regular Session and was referred to the Committee on Laws and Internal Government. It was again calendared for Second Reading during the 28th Regular Session held on June 23, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 29th Regular Session held on June 30, 2014
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2309, S-2014 (PR19CC-229)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE 2ND WEEK OF DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS AN URBAN POOR WEEK IN RECOGNITION OF THE QUEZON CITY'S CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITION OF THE URBAN POOR SECTOR AND ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY
Introducer: HON. PRECIOUS HIPOLITO CASTELO
Quezon City recognizes the role of independent people’s organization to enable the people to pursue and protect, within the democratic framework, their legitimate and collective interests and aspirations through peaceful and lawful means. The present administration of the City recognizes the magnitude of urban poor inhabitants, and hereby reaffirms its commitment to effectively address their housing needs, community facilities and alleviate human conditions.
The City is fully aware of the active involvement of the urban poor sector in the development of the City and reaffirms the right of the urban poor organizations to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social, political and economic decision making and recommits to autoerotic consultation mechanism as mandated by the Constitution.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-229 was filed on October 18, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the resumption of the 11th Regular Session held on November 18, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, and Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media, Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 28th Regular Session held on June 23, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 31st Regular Session held on July 14, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. SP-6054, S-2014 (PR 19CC-510)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE HERBERT M. BAUTISTA, QUEZON CITY, TO ACQUIRE THROUGH DIRECT SALE TWO (2) PARCELS OF LAND SITUATED IN BGY. KALIGAYAHAN, NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY, TO BE UTILIZED AS ACCESS ROAD OF BISTEKVILLE-2 HOUSING PROJECT AND OTHER ADJOINING URBAN POOR/CMP COMMUNITIES IN THE AREA.
Introducer: HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
Philtrust bank is the registered owner of two (2) parcels of land containing a gross area of Five Hundred Ninety Five (595) square meters, more or less, situated in Barangay Kaligayahan, Novaliches, Quezon City.
The aforementioned parcels of land are presently being used as access road of Bistekville-2 Housing Project and other adjoining urban poor/CMP communities and proper negotiations between the City government and Philtrust Bank regarding the sale has been settled.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-510 was filed on May 29, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 26th Regular Session held on June 9, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement. It was approved on Second Reading during the 34th Regular Session held on August 4, 2014 and was confirmed during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. SP-5837 (PR 19CC-168)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE QUEZON CITY MAYOR HONORABLE HERBERT M. BAUTISTA TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH MR. VINCENTE G. ROXAS, PRESIDENT OF WEST FAIRVIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR THE AMICABLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE FILED BY MR. ROXAS AGAINTS THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT AND FOR THE EVENTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECT BISTEKIVILLE 6, SITUATED AT BARANGAY FAIRVIEW, QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. MARIA VICTORIA CO-PILAR
LGU-QC is the registered owner of two (2) parcels of land containing an area of Eight Thousand Twenty (8, 020) square meters and Six Thousand Two Hundred Forty Five (6, 245) square meters respectively, located at Chestnut Street, Barangay Fairview, Quezon City. The aforementioned parcels of land including Road Lot 11, LRC Pcs-12376 were among the properties donated to LGU-QC by Bonifacio G. Regalado, owner/developer of Fairview Park Subdivision.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-168 was filed on October 4, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 10th Regular Session held on October 14, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, and Committee Subdivisions, Housing and Real Estate. It was calendared for deliberation on Second Reading during the 1st Special Session held on December 20, 2013 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-229
AN ORDINANCE CONDONING THE PENALTY INCURRED AND RESTRUCTURING THE ACCOUNT BALANCE OF THE DELINQUENT BENEFICIARIES OF SAMAHANG MAGKAKAPITBAHAY, INC., BRGY. SAN JOSE, DISTRICT I, QUEZON CITY, AND OTHER SIMILARLY-SITUATED URBAN POOR HOUSING PROJECTS UNDER THE DIRECT SALE PROGRAM OF THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT.
Introducer: HON. VICTOR V. FERRER JR.
The Quezon City government is the registered owner of a parcel of land, situated in Barangay San Jose, District I, Quezon City. The City Government sold/disposed the said property to the actual occupants thereat who were formerly informal settlers by virtue and authority of a Memorandum of Agreement and City Council Resolution No. SP-725, S-97.
Pursuant to the Contract to Sell entered into between the parties, beneficiaries were partially paying their principal obligation but have since then failed to pay the monthly amortization obligation on time due to financial problems. The penalty as stipulated in the said contract for failure to pay the monthly amortization is two percent (2%) per month.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-229 was filed on February 17, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement. It was calendared for deliberation on Second Reading during the 40th Regular Session held on September 15, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 41st Regular Session held on September 23, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-373
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE HOUSING CODE OF QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. MARIA VICTORIA CO-PILAR
With the mandatory task imposed upon the City to monitor, supervise, regulate and pass laws that would provide and take care of the welfare of its residents, especially the indigent and informal settlers, the Local Government of Quezon City took the initiative to create and consolidate the legal procedures, steps and requirements under one Housing Code in order to safeguard the welfare of its indigent residents, but likewise provide a readily handy reference and guidance for its proper implementations.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-373 was filed on September 1, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading on the same date during the 38th Regular Session. The proposed ordinance was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, and Committee Subdivisions, Housing and Real Estate.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-5772, S-2013 (PR 19CC-042)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE HERBERT M. BAUTISTA, TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH PHINMA PROPERTY HOLDINGS CORPORATION, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECT DUBBED "BISTEKVILLE-8" IN BARANGAY BAGBAG, QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. GODOFREDO T. LIBAN II
The Quezon City Government, in its desire to provide greater opportunities to a significant number of Quezon City informal settlers/residents to own an in-city affordable and decent housing, has been relentless in its efforts to expand its socialized housing projects.
The Quezon City Task Force on Socialized Housing and Development of Blighted Areas has identified a parcel of land which was donated to the City by former Ambassador Bienvenido A. Tan, Jr., purposely to be utilized for public use and/or socialized housing project.
The intended beneficiaries of the proposed Bistekville-8 Housing Project are the bona fide residents/occupants of the property and other qualified informal settler families (ISFs) in Quezon City.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-042 was filed on August 7, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, and Committee on Subdivisions, Housing and Real Estate. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 38th Regular Session held on September 1, 2013 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 39th Regular Session held on September 8, 2013.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-6065, S-2014 (PR19CC-501)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE HERBERT M. BAUTISITA, TO DIRECTLY PURCHASE THREE (3) CONTIGUOUS PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN BARANGAY ESCOPA II, PROJECT 4, QUEZON CITY PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK-36 (LIBIS AREA), BLOCK-37 (BANANA ISLAND) AND BLOCK 38 (BUROL AREA), ALL OF PCS-00-014047, COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATES OF TITLE (TCT) NOS. 004-02014002515, 004-2014003516 AND 004-2014002517, REPECTIVELY, REGISTERED UNDER THE NAME OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES AND ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOUCES (DENR, CONTAINING AN AREA OF FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY SIX (4,246) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS AS PROJECT SITE OF SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECT BISTEKVILLE-3.
Introducer: HON. EUFEMIO C. LAGUMBAY
The beneficiaries of the project are the on-site informal settlers (ISFs), which by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 6 Series of 2001, shall be screened and pre-qualified by the Screening Committee chaired by DENR.
About seventy five percent (75%) of the pre-qualified beneficiaries of the project are found to be low-income earners and non-members of PAG-IBIG fund.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-501 was filed on May 26, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 25th Regular Session held on June 2, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, and Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 34th Regular Session held on August 4, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2272, S-2014 (PO 19CC-145)
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS), PEOPLES ORGANIZATIONS (POS), PRIVATE AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE CLEARANCE FROM HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RESETTLEMENT DEPARTMENT TO ACT AS DULY RECOGNIZED ORIGINATOR/MOBILIZER OR DOING BUSINESS OR SERVICES FOR THE INFORMAL SETTLER COMMUNITIES WITHIN QUEZON CITY, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
Introducer: HON. MARIA VICTORIA CO-PILAR
Urban Poor Development and Housing Act of 1992, states that it shall be the policy of the State to uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement areas by making available to them decent housing at affordable cost.
To fulfill the mandates of the laws above-cited, the Quezon City Government makes the NGOs, POs, private agencies an active partner by giving them important role as an organizer/mobilizer.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-145 was filed on November 5,2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 11th Regular Session held on November 18, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, Committee on Subdivisions Housing and Real Estate, and Committee on Public Affairs Mass Media Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014 and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 21st Regular Session held on March 3, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-247
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING OWNERS AND/OR DEVELOPERS OF SUBDIVISIONS IN QUEZON CITY THE PLANS WHICH WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE QUEZON CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. SP-56, S-93 TO EXECUTE DEED OF UNDERTAKING FOR THE MANDATORY DONATION IN FAVOR OF THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT OR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OF ROADS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS AND OPEN SPACES OF THE SUBDIVISIONS THEY DEVELOPED AS MANDATED UNDER SECTION 28 OF THE ORDINANCE BEFORE FINAL OCCUPANCY PERMITS ARE ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL.
Introducer: HON. ALEXIS R. HERRERA
Section 28 (Turn-over of roads, alleys, sidewalks and open spaces) of said Ordinance No. SP-56, S-93, provides that, “Upon completion of the construction and/or development as certified by the City, of the roads, alleys, sidewalks and open spaces, the same shall be mandatorily donated by the owner or developer to the city and the local government shall accept the same. Provided, however, that the parks and playgrounds may be donated to the Homeowners Association of the project with the consent of the City. The Homeowners Association shall thereafter assume the maintenance and upkeep of the said parks and playground”.
Since 1993, the Quezon City Council has approved several hundreds of Subdivision Plans in Quezon City but to date very few owners and/or developers has donated in favor of Quezon City the road lots and open spaces of the subdivisions they developed as mandated under Section 28 of Ordinance No. SP-56, S-93.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-247 was filed on March 12, 2014 and was calendared for First Reading during the 23rd Regular Session held on March 17, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on City Planning Building and Zoning, and Committee on Subdivisions, Housing and Real Estate.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-191
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE "WORK FOR EQUITY" PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFECIARIES OF THE SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROGRAM OF THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT, PROVIDING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. ALEXIS R. HERRERA
It is the policy of the Quezon City Government to protect and enhance the right of its people to human dignity, reduce social, economic and political inequalities, and remove cultural inequalities by equitably diffusing wealth for the common good.
Republic Act 7279, otherwise known as the “Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992” provides that the government “by law and for the common good, shall undertake a continuing program of urban land reform and housing which shall make available at affordable cost, decent housing and basic services to underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban centers and resettlement areas”.
This ordinance would promote an innovative and sustainable housing and land acquisition program for the urban poor in the long term while building on its strength through economic empowerment.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-191 was filed on December 13, 2013 and was calendared for First Reading during the 2nd Special Session of the 19th City Council held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement, and Committee on Labor Employment and Overseas Filipino Workers.
RESOLUTION NO. PR 19CC-502
RESOLUTION URGING HOME GUARANTY CORPORATION TO DEFER THE CONDUCT OF BIDDING OF THE COMMONWEALTH ENTERPRISE ZONE AT THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CENTER IN QUEZON CITY'S DISTRICT TWO PER REQUEST OF THE PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES OF R.A. 9207 PENDING REVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL FRAMEWORK PLAN THEREAT BY THE NGC ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE.
Introducer: HON. PRECIOUS HIPOLITO CASTELO
This resolution urges the Home Guaranty Corporation (HGC) to temporarily delay the bidding of the portion of the NGC in Commonwealth, which is known as Commonwealth Enterprise Zone. The actual occupants within the subject area are about 6,000 families, represented by more or less three (3) associations.
A public hearing, consultations, and survey would be conducted first before they bid out the property to the different sectors or enterprises.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-502 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 25th Regular Session held on June 2, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, and Committee on Urban Poor and Human Settlement. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014.
TRADE & INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. PO 19CC-096
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM FOR MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN QUEZON CITY, APPROPRIATING NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Authors: HON. BAYANI V. HIPOL, HON. CANDY A. MEDINA, HON. MELENCIO T. CASTELO, JR., HON. KARL EDGAR C. CASTELO, HON. ESTRELLA C. VALMOCINA, HON. ALEXIS R. HERRERA, HON. JOSE A. VISAYA AND HON. LENA MARIE O. JUICO
The Quezon City Government recognizes the potential of micro and small enterprises and entrepreneurs to generate sustainable employment and engender inclusive economic growth, thereby reducing the incidence of poverty and creating empowered citizens. To this end, it shall promote, support, strengthen and encourage the establishment, continuing viability, sustainable growth and development of innovative micro and small enterprises and entrepreneurs in the priority development sectors or investment drivers of the City.
The proposed ordinance aims to create an enabling business environment by prescribing only a minimum set of rules and regulations and simplify procedures and requirements for doing business and accessing support programs and services. It also seeks to coordinate, consolidate and converge all stakeholder efforts to develop and promote micro and small enterprises and entrepreneurship under the stewardship of the City.
Through the initiative of the Office of the Vice Mayor, public consultations were conducted to all six (6) districts of Quezon City, to wit:
September 24, 2014 – 9am to 12nn District II, Brgy. Holy Spirit Main Covered Court
September 24, 2014– 2pm to 5pm District V, QCPU Auditorium
September 25, 2014 – 9am to 12nn District VI, JEM7 Covered Court
September 25, 2014– 2pm to 5pm District I, Philadelphia High School
September 26, 2014 – 9am to 12nn District III, Brgy. Bagumbuhay Covered Court
September 26, 2014– 2pm to 5pm District IV, P. Bernardo Elementary School
The same was attended by one thousand two hundred and forty seven (1, 247) participants, majority of which came from micro business enterprises.
After series of consultations with the stakeholders and different departments of the City government, the proposed ordinance now includes the creation of a Micro and Small Enterprises Development Council (MSED Council), establishment of Small Business Development and Promotions Office (SBDPO) and providing benefits and incentives.
Worthy to state that the MSED Council is composed of three different sectors, namely, Legislative and Executive Departments of the City government; implementing agencies of the national government (DOST, TESDA and DTI); and representatives from duly organized Micro and Small Enterprises Sector. This will ensure full participation of the private sector and concerned national government agencies in these endeavours, and provide incentives for such participation where feasible.
While the newly created office (SBDPO) will eventually replace the Quezon City Sikap Buhay and Cooperative Center created under Ordinance No. Sp-1607, S-2005, the purpose of which is to make the programs, projects and assistance more comprehensive by providing back-of-office services and front-of-office services to all registered micro and small enterprises in Quezon City. This office, together with the MSED Council is being tasked to customize support programs and services to the actual needs of micro and small enterprises and entrepreneurs through regular dialogues and institutionalized exchanges, and ensure that these are in consonance with national and international best practices.
Moreover, the amended version of the proposed ordinance contains fiscal incentives for all qualified micro enterprises registered under Barangay Micro Based Enterprises Act of 2002 (RA 9178). In addition, PO 19CC-096 encourages all micro and small enterprises to register even those having a capital of Php 50, 000.00 and below, in order to avail the benefits, privileges and assistance that the City government may legally provide.
Finally, to reduce, if cannot totally eliminate, the fear of micro enterprises who belong to the informal economy, to register and be part of the formal economy of the City, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte introduced a provision in the proposed ordinance to exempt all micro enterprises that will officially register in Quezon City with a capital of Php 50, 000.00 and below shall be exempt from payment of city tax for its initial registration. This proposal gained full support from all the stakeholders, who are now eager to register and ready to compete in the market fair and square.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-096 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 8th Regular Session held on September 23, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, and Committee Laws, Rules and Internal Government.
ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-123
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 15 SECTION 39 ITEM II UNDER AMUSEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE QUEZON CITY REVENUE CODE REDUCING THE TAX RATE FROM 8% TO 5 %.
Introducer: HON. EUFEMIO C. LAGUMBAY
With the passage of this Ordinance, amusement activities such as Musical Concerts, Theatrical Plays, Fashion Shows and other Live Performances will reduce tax rate from 8% to 5%. This will serve as incentive to local producers and performers and to boost and encourage the entertainment industry in coming up with more productions thus providing for more performances of local and foreign artists.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-123 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 10th Regular Session held on October 14, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee on Games and Amusement. It was calendared for Second Reading for deliberation during the 41st Regular Session held on September 23, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 42nd Regular Session held on September 29, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2297, S-2014 (PO19CC-136)
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY TO INCLUDE HALF (1/2) CUP AND/OR ORDER OF COOKED RICE IN ONE OF THEIR DEFAULT SERVINGS, PROVIDING PENALTY THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. ALLAN BUTCH T. FRANCISCO
All businesses, institutions, and companies responsible for any meal prepared outside the home which includes, but not limited to restaurants; fast food chains; schools and hospital eateries; food courts and catering business operating within the jurisdiction of Quezon City are hereby required to include in their default serving of rice set at exactly half that of one (1) cup and/or order of rice in their regular menu with price exactly half of that one (1) cup and/order of rice menu.
The City Health Officer shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to ensure its proper implementation. Food service providers shall post in their respective establishments the new default serving with its corresponding price tag. “Eat Your Rice Right and Save Lives” shall likewise be posted in the establishments along with the copy of the Ordinance.
Legislative Track:
SP-2297, S-2014 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 11th Regular Session held on October 21, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, and Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 27th Regular Session held on June 16, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 28th Regular Session held on June 23, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2271, s-2014 (PO19CC-068)
AN ORDINANCE MANDATING ALL PRODUCERS, EVENT ORGANIZERS AND ADVERTISERS PROMOTING AN EVENT, CONCERT, SPORTS EVENT OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR EXHIBITION SUCH AS LIVE SHOW AND ENTERTAINMENT BEING PERFORMED OR SHOWN IN QUEZON CITY TO INCLUDE IN ALL ITS PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND ADVERTISEMENT THAT IT IS TO BE HELD IN QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA.
Introducer: HON. ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES
All producers, event organizers and advertisers promoting an event, concert, sports events or any other similar exhibition such as live show and entertainment being performed or shown in Quezon City are hereby mandated and required to place and include in all its promotional materials and advertisement that the event is to be held in Quezon City, Metro Manila and to include in all said promotional materials and advertisement the logo of the Quezon City Government.
Legislative Track:
SP-2271, S-2014 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 5th Regular Session held on September 2, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Tourism, Committee on Games and Amusement, and Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 21st Regular Session held on March 3, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. PR19CC-440
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RESOLUTION OF BOTH HOUSES NO. 1 FILED BY HONORABLE FELICIANO R. BELMONTE JR., SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ENTITLED: "RESOLUTION OF BOTH HOUSES PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN ECONOMIC PROVISIONS OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PARTICULARLY ON ARTICLES XII, XIV AND XVI.
Introducer: HON. ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES
The Quezon City Government shares the conviction of Speaker Feliciano Belmonte that the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Philippine Constitution hampers the flow of foreign capital investments, and must be lifted, to enable Congress to pass new laws on matters of foreign ownership of lands, areas of investments, educational institutions, media and advertising organizations and the operation of public utilities in the country.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-440 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 23rd Regular Session held on March 17, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government and Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. PR 19CC-446
RESOLUTION URGING MERALCO TO CONDUCT A PILOT TESTING AREA IN QUEZON CITY ON ITS NEW PREPAID ELECTRICITY SYSTEM, THE PREPAID "KURYENTE LOAD".
Introducer: HON. VOLTAIRE GODOFREDO L. LIBAN III
Meralco has launched its new prepaid electricity system “Kuryente Load” in Taytay and Angono, Rizal. This system may just be an answer to avoid huge bill and the hassle of power disconnection due to delayed payment. This measure seeks to urge Meralco to also cater the said system here in Quezon City in order for our residents to easily monitor their electric consumption.
Legislative Track:
PR19CC-446 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 24th Regular Session held on March 24, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government and, Committee on Energy, Water and other Natural Resources. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 36th Regular Session held on August 18, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-5938, S-2014 (PR19CC-351)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE HERBERT M. BAUTISTA, TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT WITH THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) AND OTHER CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE QUEZON CITY CREDIT SURETY FUND, APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. JOSE A. VISAYA & HON. MARIVIC CO-PILAR
The Quezon City Government recognizes that the establishment of a Quezon City Credit Surety Fund Program is a long term, sustainable mechanism that is consistent with the City’s poverty alleviation initiatives. Moreover, this method of assistance to develop cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the City as mandated in the Local Government Code is done through viable partnerships with different stakeholders including city-based cooperatives, all of whom will benefit from this program.
Legislative Tack:
SP-5938, s-2014 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Appropriations, and Committee on Micro, Small & Medium Business and Entrepreneurship. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 24th Regular Session held on March 24, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 24th Regular Session resumption on May 26, 2014.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-233
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING DEALERS / RETAILERS OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) TO HAVE A WEIGHING MACHINE DURING DELIVERY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHERS PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. ALEXIS R. HERRERA
Every retailer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is required to have a weighing scale or weighing machine during delivery in order to give the buying public an opportunity to check the correctness of the weight of every LPG tank that they are going to buy. The delivery person, being the authorized representative of the seller/LPG store/establishment, shall weigh the tank in front of the customer/consumer. In the event that the weight is lesser that what appears to be indicated in the LPG tank, the price shall be correspondingly reduced by the seller.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-233 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 20th Regular Session held on February 24, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, and Committee on Energy, Water and other Natural Resources. The measure shall undergo the required Committee Hearings prior to its inclusion in the Council Agenda for Second Reading.
ENVIRONMENT
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2245, S-2013 (PO19CC-040)
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR OPERATION OF PRIVATE EMISSION TESTING CENTERS (PETCS) WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. GIAN CARLO G. SOTTO & HON. JESUS MANUEL C. SUNTAY
The Quezon City Government through its Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) is in full swing to strengthen its clean air campaign by creating policies that will help eliminate system that continues to worsen the air quality in Quezon City and threatens the health of its citizenry in conformity with its thrust of greening the City.
Through this Ordinance, strict monitoring and frequent inspection of Private Emission Testing Centers will be done to ensure that no motor vehicle will be registered without undergoing and passing the emission test as required by the Philippine Clean Air Act. All PETCs operating and will operate within the territorial jurisdiction of Quezon City shall be obliged to comply with all the provisions of the Ordinance. This measure form part of Quezon City Environment Code.
Legislative Track:
SP-2245, S-2013 was file and calendared for First Reading during the 2nd Regular Session held on August 5, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, and Committee on Parks and Environment. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 15th Regular Session held on December 16, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the First Special Session held on December 20, 2013.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2237, S-2013 (PO19CC-038)
AN ORDINANCE MANDATING ALL MARKETS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE), REGARDLESS OF EFFLUENT DISCHARGE, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, AS PROVIDED UNDER ORDINANCE NO. SP-1917, S-2009 AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Introducer: HON. GIAN CARLO G. SOTTO
Market waste are similar to domestic waste and their pollution effects when discharge to streams and rivers may result to higher biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), and considered health hazard. Hence, the installation of sewage treatment facility in all public and private markets is necessary.
All newly constructed markets shall operate only upon the presentation of the required installation of Sewage Treatment Facility duly certified by EPWMD, DBO and MDAD.
Legislative Track:
SP-2237, S-2013 was filed and calendared for First Reading during 2nd Regular Session held on August 5, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules & Internal Government, Committee on Health & Sanitation, and Committee on Markets and Slaughterhouses. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 12th Regular Session held on November 25, 2013 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 13th Regular Session held on December 2, 2013.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-374
AN ORDINANCE MANDATING RESTAURANT, HOTELS, INNS, CANTEENS, STEAKHOUSE, EATERIES AND THE LIKE, WHICH ARE OPERATING WITHIN QUEZON CITY, TO SERVE WATER ONLY UPON REQUEST OF THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Introducer: HON. FRANZ S. PUMAREN
Water is very important resource, hence, measures should be adopted to promote its conservation and prevent its wastage. Mandating restaurants, hotels, inns, canteens, steakhouses, eateries and the like to serve water only upon the request of their customers will considerably reduce water wastage.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-374 was filed for First Reading during the 39th Regular Session held on September 8, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, and Committee on Energy, Water and other Natural Resources. The measure shall undergo the required Committee Hearings prior to its inclusion in the Council Agenda for Second Reading.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-284
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CITY'S ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE ANTI-BULLYING AND AWARENESS MONTH OF QUEZON CITY WHICH WOULD BE COMMENCED EVERY MONTH OF OCTOBER EVERY YEAR.
Introducer: HON. FRANZ S. PUMAREN
The local government plays a vital role in spearheading programs and projects in protecting the rights of every child and will embolden them to become a productive member of the community. The Quezon City Government is addressing this demeaning act (bullying) in order to protect the well-being of its children. In 2012, the 18th City Council approved an Ordinance preventing acts of bullying. Awareness and massive information drive on anti-bullying is imperative in order to achieve the laudable legislative intent of the Ordinance.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-284 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the resumption of the 24th Regular Session held on May 26, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media Information and People’s Participation and Committee on Children’s Affairs. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 34th Regular Session held on August 4, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. SP-6059, S-2014 (PR19CC-467)
A RESOLUTION URGING ALL TELEVISION STATIONS/NETWORKS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY TO FLASH THE PHILIPPINE STANDARD TIME (PST) A LEAST ONCE EVERY HOUR AS PART OF THEIR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Introducer: HON. ALLAN BENEDICT S. REYES
Time is the most precious thing in our life. It influence every single moment of our existence. It is imperative that we have a standard and synchronize time system in the country to help us manage both our time and life as well. Radio stations in the Philippines already took part in such public service announcement with regard to the current Philippine Standard Time. It is essential that all television stations/networks will follow this public service announcement made by radio stations.
Legislative Track:
SP-6059, S-2014 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the resumption of the 24th Regular Session held on May 26, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 32nd Regular Session held on July 21, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 33rd Regular Session held on July 28, 2014.
ORDINANCE NO. SP-2233, S-2013 (PO19CC-141)
AN ORDINANCE ACCREDITING THE EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT (828) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS) AND PEOPLES ORGANITATIONS (POS), PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS, IN RELATION TO DILG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2013-73.
Introducer: HON. ANDRES JOSE G. YLLANA JR.
Quezon City has a total of eight hundred twenty eight (828) accredited non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) and peoples organizations (PO’s).
The applications of the said organizations were processed and evaluated by the NGO and PO Accreditation Committee and favourably recommended their accreditation to the Quezon City Council.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC0-14 was calendared for First Reading during the 11th Regular Session held on October 21, 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, and Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media, Information and Peoples Participation and was approved and passed on Third and Final Reading during the 13th Regular Session held on December 2, 2013.
ORDINANCE NO. PO 19CC-293
AN ORDINANCE ACCREDITING NINETY FIVE (95) NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS) AND PEOPLE'S ORGANIZTIONS (POS), PURSUANT TO THE PROVOSIONS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS, IN RELATION TO DILG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-73.
Introducer: HON. ANDRES JOSE G. YLLANA JR.
Article 64 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that the Local Sanggunian concerned shall accredit non-government and people’s organizations subject to the criteria and procedures provided therein for membership in the local special bodies. The Accreditation of NGOs/POs is also pursuant to DILG Memorandum No. 2010-73 and Ordinance No. SP-23, S-92 as supplemented by SP-1494, S-2001 and SP-1942, s-2009. Eight hundred twenty-eight (828) NGOs/POs have previously been accredited under SP-2233, s-2013. This Ordinance seeks to accredit additional ninety five NGOs/POs.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-293 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 26th Regular Session held on June 9, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, and Committee on Public Affairs, Mass Media Information and People’s Participation. It was calendared for Second Reading during the 34th Regular Session held on August 4, 2014 and was approved on Third and Final Reading during the 35th Regular Session held on August 11, 2014.
TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. PO 19CC-368
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PROVINCIAL BUS TERMINALS, GARAGE AND/OR THE LIKE WITHIN TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY.
Introducer: HON. RAMON P. MEDALLA, HON. VICTOR V. FERRER, JR., HON. ANTHONY PETER D. CRISOLOGO AND HON. RAQUEL S. MALANGEN
With the unrelenting increase in volume of vehicles, both public and private, traversing EDSA, the City is duty-bound to address the problem it caused by prohibiting all provincial bus terminals/garage to continue holding businesses within the City especially along EDSA. With the implementation of this ordinance and lawful apprehension of violators, traffic congestion in all major thoroughfares of Quezon City will be minimized.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-368 was filed and calendared for First Reading during the 37th Regular Session held on August 26, 2014 and was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on City Planning, Building and Zoning, and Committee on Transportation. The measure shall undergo the required Committee Hearings prior to its inclusion in the Council Agenda for Second Reading.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE No. PO19CC-195
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF MOTORCYCLE WITH MUFFLERS THAT CREATE INTENSE AND/OR UNUSUAL LOUD NOISE AND PROVIDING FINE FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
Introducer: HON. KARL EDGAR C. CASTELO
Studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that human body reacts to loud and disturbing noise with physiological response. Exposure to excessive levels of noise can cause health problems such as stress-related illnesses, high-blood pressure, speech interference, hearing loss, sleep disruption. Motorcycles are equipped with manufacturer installed mufflers for anti-noise pollution reasons. However, a number of motorcycle owners remove these silencers or modify their mufflers that make the sound emitted by the exhaust pipe unusually loud, distracting and/or irritating. This Ordinance seeks to regulate the use of motorcycle mufflers in order to prevent motorcycles from creating unnecessary and unusual loud sound.
Legislative Track:
PO19CC-195 was filed for First Reading during the 16th Regular Session held on January 27, 2014 and was referred the Committee on Laws, Rules and Internal Government, Committee on Public Order and Security and Illegal Drugs and Committee on Transportation. The measure shall undergo the required Committee Hearings prior to its inclusion in the Council Agenda for Second Reading.
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