ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE 127TH 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, APRIL 08, 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: 126th Regular Session
G) PRESIDING OFFICER’S TIME
H) AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION/SPECIAL CITATION OR AWARD
I) PRIVILEGE HOUR:
1. HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED STATION COMMANDER OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY TASK FORCE
COL CLAIREMONT PINPIN
2. HON. ELIJAH JOANNE B. POLISTICO-PACQUIAO – GENSAN SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL
J) QUESTION AND ANSWER HOUR
K) COMMITTEE REPORT:
1. COMMITTEE HEARING CONDUCTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS HELD ON MARCH 31, 2025. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – REPORTER)
L) CALENDAR OF BUSINESS:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
i. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. SECOND READING: SPPO NO. 2025-0429 – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE NEW ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE CITY HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICE. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR. – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
2. URGENT: SPPR NO. 2025-05834 – RESOLUTION APPEALING TO THE SOUTH COTABATO II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE RECURRING POWER INTERRUPTIONS IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS IN RECENT MONTHS. (HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
ii. BUSINESS OF THE DAY:
(a.) FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO PROPER COMMITTEES:
1. SPPO NO. 2025-0457 – AN ORDINANCE REGULATING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES, SUCH AS NAIL CARE, HAIR CARE, COSMETIC, AESTHETIC, AND WELLNESS SERVICES, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES IN VIOLATIONS THERETO, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. JOSE ORLANDO R. ACHARON – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
(b.) THIRD & FINAL READING:
1. SPPO NO. 2025-0364 – AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 45, SERIES OF 2023, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE TO MS. ROSITA AZICATE AMES, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A COCKPIT IN BARANGAY APOPONG. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR)
(c.) SECOND READING:
1. SPPO NO. 2025-0455 – AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OFFICIAL DANCE MOVEMENTS FOR THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY HYMN AND MANDATING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIFIED DANCE STEPS IN ALL OFFICIAL EVENTS WHERE THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY HYMN IS PLAYED, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHOR; JOINT SPONSORSHIP)
(d.) URGENT MATTERS:
1. SPPR NO. 2025-05868 – RESOLUTION URGING LOCAL MEDIA COMPANIES TO CONDEMN THE PROLIFERATION OF FAKE NEWS AND COMMIT TO FACT-BASED JOURNALISM. (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)
2. SPPR NO. 2025-05869 – RESOLUTION URGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, TO PROMOTE SPORTS-BASED INTERCULTURAL AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE IN CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE ON APRIL 06, 2025. (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)
3. SPPR NO. 2025-05870 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “TAMANG TULONG SA TAMANG IMPORMASYON” INFORMATION DRIVE INITIATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT. (HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA –AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
4. SPPR NO. 2025-05871 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW OVER THE DEMISE OF MS. GERALDINE A. ZAMORA, CPA, ON MARCH 23, 2025, AND CONVEYING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, AND FRIENDS. (HON. ROSALITA T. NUÑEZ AND HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA –AUTHORS; JOINT SPONSORSHIP)
5. SPPR NO. 2025-05872 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY SUPPORTING SENATE BILL NO. 2971 OF THE 19TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS, “AN ACT PREVENTING, MITIGATING, AND RESPONDING TO RISKS AFFECTING CHILDREN WHILE ON VACATION, ENGAGING IN LEISURE, OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, ALSO KNOWN AS THE “CHILD TOURIST SAFETY ACT” OR “SANDY’S ACT,” INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
6. SPPR NO. 2025-05873 – RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE PRIVATE SECTOR, IN COORDINATION WITH THE GENERAL SANTOS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICE, THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER RELEVANT ESTABLISHMENTS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY THROUGH JOB FAIRS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND LABOR RIGHTS EDUCATION. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHOR; JOINT SPONSORSHIP)
7. SPPR NO. 2025-05874 – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CELEBRATION OF MONTH OF THE OCEAN, EVERY MONTH OF MAY OF EVERY YEAR, PURSUANT TO THE PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION NO. 57, SERIES OF 1998. (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)
8. SPPR NO. 2025-05875 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY ENCOURAGING ALL MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, TO ADOPT FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEMS SUCH AS GCASH, PAYMAYA, AND OTHER DIGITAL PLATFORMS, TO ENHANCE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL DIGITAL ECONOMY. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC-AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
9. SPPR NO. 2025-05876 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE – YOUTH AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO STRENGTHEN AND PRIORITIZE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS IN MUSIC AND ARTS, AS A PLATFORM FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
10. SPPR NO. 2025-05877 – RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO SENATE BILL NO. 2924 OF THE 19TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS, “PHILIPPINE SCAM PREVENTION CENTER” INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE SENATOR MARK A. VILLAR. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
11. SPPR NO. 2025-05878 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT – XII TO CONDUCT A STRICT COMPLIANCE MONITORING OF BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING COMPANIES REGISTERED IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS TO ENSURE THE TIMELY AND PROPER REMITTANCE OF MANDATORY EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, AND THE HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND, THEREBY SAFEGUARDING WORKER’S RIGHT AND WELFARE. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
12. SPPR NO. 2025-05879 – RESOLUTION URGING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO STRICTLY MONITOR AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL WORK-FROM-HOME POGO OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, PURSUANT TO THE EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 74, SERIES OF 2024, AS BASIS FOR ENFORCEMENT. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
13. SPPR NO. 2025-05880 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE YOUTH IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS, WITH THEIR IDEALISM AND ENTHUSIASM, TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE IN OUR CITY’S FUTURE BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE UPCOMING 2025 MIDTERM ELECTIONS AND CHAMPIONING CLEAN AND HONEST ELECTIONS. (HON. ELIZABETH B. BAGONOC – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
14. SPPR NO. 2025-05881 – RESOLUTION GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION TO GREENLEAF HOTEL GENSAN FOR HOSTING AN EVENT, TITLED “MOTHER’S TRUE LOVE,” A CONCERT FEATURING BOB MOFFAT AND CLINT MOFFAT, SCHEDULED ON MAY 10, 2025, IN THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO AND HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHORS/SPONSORS)
15. SPPR NO. 2025-05882 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. PEDRO BEE ROMERO III TO HOLD 1-ULUTAN ON APRIL 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, AND 27, 2025 AT CALUMPANG ROUND GARDEN ARENA, BARANGAY CALUMPANG, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
16. SPPR NO. 2025-05883 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MS. ROSITA AZICATE AMES TO HOLD 2-COCK BULLSTAG DERBY ON APRIL 25, 2025 AT APOPONG GALLERA, BARANGAY APOPONG, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
17. SPPR NO. 2025-05884 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MR. BAYANI K. CALONZO, JR. TO HOLD 4-COCK/BULLSTAG ON APRIL 24, 2025 AT KATANGAWAN SQUARE GARDEN, BARANGAY KATANGAWAN, THIS CITY. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
18. SPPR NO. 2025-05885 – RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY SAN JOSE, THIS CITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF ₱ 1,574,498.65, TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT OF 2015, AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
19. SPPR NO. 2025-05886 – RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY DADIANGAS SOUTH, THIS CITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF ₱ 1,915,302.80, TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10742, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT OF 2015, AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. (HON. RICHARD L. ATENDIDO – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
20. SPPR NO. 2025-05887 – RESOLUTION STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED RULES ON FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING IN THE JUDICIARY AS A PIONEERING INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, THEREBY ENSURING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR THE d/DEAF COMMUNITY. (HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
21. SPPR NO. 2025-05888 – RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE 26 BARANGAYS TOGETHER WITH THE CITY VETERINARIAN’S OFFICE TO CONDUCT PET REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN, IN PROMOTION OF RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE NO. 02, SERIES OF 2009. (HON. MARIA LOURDES F. CASABUENA – AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
22. SPPR NO. 2025-05889 – RESOLUTION GRANTING POSTHUMOUS AWARD AND HONOR TO THE LATE MERIAM L. BUGUIS FOR HER INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS. (HON. VIRGINIA T. LLIDO – AUTHOR; JOINT SPONSORSHIP)
23. SPPR NO. 2025-05890 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE LORELIE GERONIMO PACQUIAO, TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE PILIPINAS SHELL FOUNDATION, INC. (PSFI) IN RELATION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIV AND AIDS PROJECT. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR.– AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
24. SPPR NO. 2025-05891 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HONORABLE LORELIE GERONIMO PACQUIAO, IN BEHALF OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS TO ENTER INTO TERMS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT SOCCSKSARGEN REGION IN RELATION TO THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONCURRED 2025 ANNUAL OPERATION PLAN. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR.– AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
25. SPPR NO. 2025-05892 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE FROM VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, PORTIONS OF JOSE P. RIZAL STREET TO ANTONIO S. ACHARON SPORTS COMPLEX DRIVE INTERSECTION AND QUILANTANG STREET TO MAGSAYSAY AVENUE INTERSECTION, BARANGAY CALUMPANG, THIS CITY ON APRIL 12, 2025 FROM 12:00NN TO 10:00PM, IN VIEW OF THE CELEBRATION OF GENSAN SUMMER YOUTH FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR.– AUTHOR/SPONSOR)
26. SPPR NO. 2025-05893 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE FROM VEHICULAR TRAFFIC, PORTIONS OF MAIN THOROUGHFARES, THIS CITY STARTING 10:00PM OF MAY 03, 2025 TO 8:00AM OF MAY 04, 2025,TO ACCOMMODATE THE KASADYA MARATHON 2025-10TH EDITION OF TEAM MATUTUM RUNNERS, INC. (HON. DOMINADOR S. LAGARE, JR.– 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
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