ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE 125TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 20TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY, TO BE HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, GENERAL SANTOS CITY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 AT 09:00 A.M.
A) INVOCATION
B) SINGING OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM
C) SINGING OF THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY HYMN
D) CALL TO ORDER
E) ROLL CALL
F) READING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 124th Regular Session
G) PRESIDING OFFICER’S TIME
H) AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION/SPECIAL CITATION OR AWARD
I) PRIVILEGE HOUR:
1. HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – APPRISING THE PUBLIC OF THE FINAL REPORT OF THE CITY TREASURER’S OFFICE ON BUSINESS PERMIT
REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FOR THE YEAR 2025
2. HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE CITY HOUSING AND
LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICE
J) QUESTION AND ANSWER HOUR
K) COMMITTEE REPORT:
1. COMMITTEE HEARING CONDUCTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON LAWS, RULES AND REVIEW OF BARANGAY ORDINANCES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2025. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – REPORTER)
L) CALENDAR OF BUSINESS:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
i. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. URGENT: SPPAO NO. 2025-0436 – AN ORDINANCE REVERTING THE AMOUNT OF ₱ 6,057,000.00, TO BE TAKEN FROM THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATION (SCHEDULE 2) AND PRIOR YEARS COMMITMENT, APPROPRIATING THEREFROM THE SUM OF ₱ 366,559,062.64 TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, APPROVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERAL FUND SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 01 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
2. URGENT: SPPAO NO. 2025-0437 – AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF ₱ 2,372,601.16 TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY PUBLIC MARKET, APPROVING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE – GENERAL SANTOS CITY PUBLIC MARKET SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 01 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
3. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2025-05740 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MRS. ROSITA AZICATE AMES TO HOLD A TRADITIONAL MARANAWAN PAUWAKAN ON APRIL 05, 12, 19, AND 26, 2025 AT THE APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
4. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2025-05742 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MRS. ROSITA AZICATE AMES TO HOLD A 3-COCK ULUTAN ON APRIL 03, 10, AND 24, 2025 AT THE APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
5. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2025-05743 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MRS. ROSITA AZICATE AMES TO HOLD A 3-COCK DERBY ON APRIL 11, 2025 AT THE APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
6. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2025-05755 – RESOLUTION FURTHER AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1035, SERIES OF 2024, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS, THE 2025 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SUPPLEMENTAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM NO. 04 FOR BUDGET YEAR 2025. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
ii. BUSINESS OF THE DAY:
(a.) FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO PROPER COMMITTEES:
1. SPPO NO. 2025-0438 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 998-A-7, PSD-12-067934, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2022001564, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
2. SPPO NO. 2025-0439 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 85, GSS-12-000223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008480, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
3. SPPO NO. 2025-0440 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 79, GSS-12-000223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008568, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
4. SPPO NO. 2025-0441 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 78, GSS-12-000223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008569, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
5. SPPO NO. 2025-0442 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 67, GSS-12-000223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008570, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
6. SPPO NO. 2025-0443 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 66, GSS-12-000223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008493, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
7. SPPO NO. 2025-0444 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 65-A, PSD-12-080111, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2019007723, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
8. SPPO NO. 2025-0445 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 55, GSS-12-00223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008494, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
9. SPPO NO. 2025-0446 – AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 54, GSS-12-000223-D, AMD, UNDER TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 147-2018008490, SITUATED IN BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY, FROM PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE SUBJECT TO EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
(b.) THIRD & FINAL READING:
1. SPPO NO. 2024-0369 – AN ORDINANCE FURTHER ORDINANCE NO. 29, SERIES OF 2015, OR AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE MECHANISM ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFESSIONAL FEES-FOR-SERVICE PAYMENT DERIVED FROM THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION (PHIC) RENDERED BY THE DR. JORGE P. ROYECA CITY HOSPITAL. (HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
(c.) SECOND READING:
1. SPPR NO. 2025-05642 – RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 468, SERIES OF 2009, RE: “RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5412, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS” SO AS TO MODIFY SECTIONS 1 AND 4 OF RULE III. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
(d.) URGENT MATTERS:
1. SPPR NO. 2025-05786 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVES FOR ALL WOMEN IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, THEREBY PRIORITIZING THE IMPROVEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9170, OR THE “MAGNA CARTA OF WOMEN”. (HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA AND JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON – AUTHORS/SPONSORS)
2. SPPR NO. 2025-05787 – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONDUCT OF THE “TAX CONSCIOUSNESSS WEEK” EVERY FIRST WEEK OF APRIL OF EVERY YEAR, PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 960, SERIES OF 1972. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHOR; JOINT SPONSORSHIP)
3. SPPR NO. 2025-05788 – RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM AT PUROK 15, BARANGAY TINAGACAN, THIS CITY, WITH A PROJECT COST AMOUNTING TO ₱3,000,000.00 CHARGEABLE AGAINST 20% LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025. (HON. ALBERTO D. PACQUIAO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR; HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON, HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR., HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC, HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO, HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO, AND HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – CO-AUTHORS/CO-SPONSORS)
4. SPPR NO. 2025-05789 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE BARANGAYS OF BALUAN, BATOMELONG, BUAYAN, CITY HEIGHTS, DADIANGAS EAST, DADIANGAS WEST, DADIANGAS SOUTH, KATANGAWAN, LIGAYA, MABUHAY, OLYMPOG, SAN JOSE, SIGUEL, SINAWAL, TINAGACAN, AND UPPER LABAY IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATIONALIZE A COMMUNITY FIRE AUXILIARY GROUP PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2019-040 OR THE OPLAN LIGTAS NA PAMAYANAN. (HON. FROEBEL KAN M. BALLEQUE – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
5. SPPR NO. 2025-05790 – RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES, ESPECIALLY WITH THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF WEATHER TO AVOID THE SPREAD OF WEATHER-RELATED ILLNESSES AND OTHER DISEASES. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR; HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON, HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR., HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC, HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO, HON. LUCIO D. CAWAYAN, HON. ALBERTO D. PACQUIAO, AND HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – CO-AUTHORS)
6. SPPR NO. 2025-05791 – RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY HEALTH OFFICE TO INTENSIFY THE CONDUCT OF FUMIGATION TO SCHOOLS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS, AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN RESPONSE TO THE RISING DENGUE CASES IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – AUTHOR; HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON, HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR., HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC, HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO, HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO, HON. LUCIO D. CAWAYAN, AND HON. ALBERTO D. PACQUIAO – CO-AUTHORS)
7. SPPR NO. 2025-05792 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT ON THE STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT PRESIDENT JUDGE TOMOKO AKANE DURING THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION, REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO THE PROMOTION OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT. (HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – AUTHOR; HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON, HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR., HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC, HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO, HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO, HON. LUCIO D. CAWAYAN, AND HON. ALBERTO D. PACQUIAO – CO-AUTHORS)
8. SPPR NO. 2025-05793 – RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY TO INSTITUTIONALIZE THE “BASURA MO, SAGOT KO” CHALLENGE AS AN ANNUAL CITY-WIDE COMPETITION AMONG SCHOOLS EVERY APRIL IN CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY. (HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR; HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON, HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR., HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC, HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO, HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO, HON. LUCIO D. CAWAYAN, AND HON. ALBERTO D. PACQUIAO – CO-AUTHORS/CO-SPONSORS)
9. SPPR NO. 2025-05794 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MRS. ROSITA AZICATE AMES TO HOLD 4-COCK BULL STAG DERBY ON MARCH 28, 2025, AT THE APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
10. SPPR NO. 2025-05795 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE IN-PERSON SIM CARD REGISTRATION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – AUTHOR/ SPONSOR)
11. SPPR NO. 2025-05796 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY ON APRIL 02, 2025. (HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR/ SPONSOR)
12. SPPR NO. 2025-05797 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING ALL ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, BAR AND CLUB OPERATORS IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS TO INTENSIFY SECURITY MEASURES WITHIN AND AROUND THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE ALTERCATIONS AMONG THEIR CLIENTS. (HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR/ SPONSOR)
13. SPPR NO. 2025-05798 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MONUMENTS AND SITES IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS AND ENJOINING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE ACADEME, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, THE 26 BARANGAYS, AND OTHER SECTORS IN CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION EFFORTS. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR; HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON, HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR., HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA, HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC, HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO, HON. LUCIO D. CAWAYAN, HON. ALBERTO D. PACQUIAO, AND HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – CO-AUTHORS)
14. SPPR NO. 2025-05799 – RESOLUTION ENCOURAGE TEACHERS TO EDUCATE LEARNERS ON DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS AND DIGITAL VIGILANCE. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC– AUTHOR/ SPONSOR)
iii. OTHER BUSINESS:
M. ANNOUNCEMENT
N. ADJOURNMENT
PREPARED BY:
ROSALINDA L. MONDIDO, MPA
Acting Secretary to the Sanggunian
APPROVED BY:
RICHARD L. ATENDIDO
City Councilor and Floor Leader
ATTESTED BY:
ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ, MNSA, Ph.D.
City Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer
AKAM/AGLV