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Committee Report on Santiago City Resolutions

The document discusses three items being presented to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) of Santiago City for approval. The first two items are supplemental budgets - one for monetizing leave credits of city employees, and one for establishing a mini zoo project. The third item is a supplemental budget for maintenance of the city's waste management facility. Representatives from relevant departments provide details on each item, after which the council votes to approve all three items under suspended rules.
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Committee Report on Santiago City Resolutions

The document discusses three items being presented to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) of Santiago City for approval. The first two items are supplemental budgets - one for monetizing leave credits of city employees, and one for establishing a mini zoo project. The third item is a supplemental budget for maintenance of the city's waste management facility. Representatives from relevant departments provide details on each item, after which the council votes to approve all three items under suspended rules.
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(If there are no more inclusions, your honor, may I move for the
approval of the business of the day, as amended.)

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THANK YOU YOUR HONOR. MAY I PRESENT TO YOU COMMITTEE


REPORT NO. 9THCC-005-2017-COR OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AS A
RESULT OF THE COMMITTEE HEARINGS CONDUCTED LAST MARCH 24 AND
MAY 30, 2017.

THERE IS ONLY ONE (1) ITEM INCLUDED IN THE SAID REPORT YOUR
HONOR AND WITH CORRESPONDING RECOMMENDATIONS/REMARKS OF
THE COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE SANGGUNIAN. YOUR HONOR
MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE HAVE AFFIXED THEIR
SIGNATURE. YOUR HONOR, MAY I MOVE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE SAID
COMMITTEE REPORT. (WAIT FOR THE ADOPTION)

YOUR HONOR, during the committee hearings, the family of the


accused together with the willing custodians, Barangay Kagawads
_____________________ and ______________________, pleaded for
compassion by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Taking into consideration
that all requirements have been met by the petitioner, the Committee
have drafted a Resolution FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURT BRANCH 36 THE APPLICATION FOR RELEASE ON RECOGNIZANCE OF
ROWELL C. CORPUZ AS PROVIDED FOR BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10389. The
Committee Recommends for the For Approval of the said Draft Resolution,
hereto attached as ANNEX “A” of Committee Report.

As a supplementary matter, relative to this draft resolution your honors,


REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10389 otherwise known as Recognizance Act of 2012,
explicitly mandates the following:

The action of the Sanggunian shall be in the form of a resolution, and


shall be duly approved by the mayor, and subject to the following
conditions:

(1) Any motion for the adoption of a resolution for the purpose of this
Act duly made before the Sanggunian shall he considered as an urgent
matter and shall take precedence over any other business thereof:
Provided, that a special session shall be called to consider such proposed
resolution if necessary;
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The resolution of the Sanggunian shall include in its resolution a list of


recommended organizations from whose members the court may appoint
a custodian.

(2) The presiding officer of the Sanggunian shall ensure that its secretary
shall submit any resolution adopted under this Act within twenty-four (24)
hours from its passage to the mayor who shall act on it within the same
period of time from receipt thereof;

(3) If the mayor or any person acting as such, pursuant to law, fails to
act on the said resolution within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt thereof,
the same shall be deemed to have been acted upon favorably by the
mayor;

(4) If the mayor or any person acting as such, pursuant to law,


disapproves the resolution, the resolution shall be returned within
twenty-four (24) hours from disapproval thereof to the Sanggunian
presiding officer or secretary who shall be responsible in informing every
member thereof that the Sanggunian shall meet in special session within
twenty-four (24) hours from receipt of the veto for the sole purpose of
considering to override the veto made by the mayor.

As can be construed from the mentioned mandatory provisions of


Recognizance Act of 2012, TIME ELEMENT is of the essence in the approval
of the subject draft Resolution. Thus, IF THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS YOUR
HONOR… (PAUSE AND WAIT FOR ANY MANIFESTATION). MAY I MOVE FOR
THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOPOSED RESOLUTION UNDER SUSPENDED
RULES.

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(after the committee reports)

Secretary: under letters/petitions/resolutions is a letter coming from Mr.


FERNANDO CALABAZARON…

Presiding Officer: Yes Coun. Bautista?

KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, may I respectfully move that all items
under Letters/Petitions/Resolutions, be referred to its proper Committee,
Your Honor EXCEPT for Item No. 2, Letter “C” Your Honor.
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PRESIDING OFFICER: There is a motion duly seconded, any objection?


Hearing none, the motion is hereby approved. Next item Mr. Secretary?

Secretary: Still under letters Mr. Presiding Officer is a letter from the
Honorable City Mayor dated JUNE 1, 2017 certifying with urgency the
approval of the following legislative measures…..

Presiding Officer: Yes Coun. Bautista?

KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, Mr. Presiding Officer, the letter of the
Mayor certifies for the urgency of the matters being presented to this
August Body. In this light, Your Honor, I am moving for the suspension of
the rules in order to tackle this, Your Honor.

Presiding Officer: There is a motion to suspend the rules, duly seconded,


Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is hereby approved. Proceed.

KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The first SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET UNDER PERSONAL SERVICES
AMOUNTING TO THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGTHY TWO THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX PESOS & 79/100 (PHP 3,182,246.79) FOR THE
MONETIZATION OF LEAVE CREDITS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SANTIAGO”.

In furtherance thereto, we have here the presence of representatives from


the ______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking
rights to __________________________________, to discuss to us and further
enlighten this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief
Executive. I, so move, Mr. Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX
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Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries pertaining


to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET UNDER PERSONAL SERVICES
AMOUNTING TO THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGTHY TWO THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX PESOS & 79/100 (PHP 3,182,246.79) FOR THE
MONETIZATION OF LEAVE CREDITS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SANTIAGO”, under suspended
rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the second item.

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KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The second SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE INCLUSION OF PROPOSED MINI ZOO PROJECT
(PARTICULARLY THE PURCHASE OF VARIETY OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES,
FISHES, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIES, FOOD SUPPLIES, MEDICINES AND MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT) AT DARIUK HILLS, BALINTOCATOC, SANTIAGO CITY,
AMOUNTING TO TWO MILLION PESOS (PHP 2,000,000.00) AS SUPPLEMENTAL
ITEM AND BUDGET INTO THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF THE
CITY GOVERNMENT OF SANTIAGO”.

We have here the presence of representatives from the


______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking rights to
__________________________________, to discuss to us and further enlighten
this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief Executive. I, so
move, Mr. Presiding Officer.
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Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX

Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries


pertaining to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the
approval of the RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05 OF THE
CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE INCLUSION OF PROPOSED MINI ZOO PROJECT
(PARTICULARLY THE PURCHASE OF VARIETY OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES,
FISHES, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIES, FOOD SUPPLIES, MEDICINES AND MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT) AT DARIUK HILLS, BALINTOCATOC, SANTIAGO CITY,
AMOUNTING TO TWO MILLION PESOS (PHP 2,000,000.00) AS SUPPLEMENTAL
ITEM AND BUDGET INTO THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF THE
CITY GOVERNMENT OF SANTIAGO”, under suspended rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the next item.

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KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The third SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AMOUNTING TO TWO MILLION ONE
PESOS (PHP 2,000,000.00) FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY AND RESIDUAL CONTAINMENT
AREA OF THE CITY ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE AND
OTHER EXEPNSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT”.

AGAIN, we have here the presence of representatives from the


______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking rights to
__________________________________, to discuss to us and further enlighten
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this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief Executive. I, so
move, Mr. Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX

Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries pertaining


to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-06 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AMOUNTING TO TWO MILLION ONE
PESOS (PHP 2,000,000.00) FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY AND RESIDUAL CONTAINMENT
AREA OF THE CITY ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE AND
OTHER EXEPNSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT”, under suspended
rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the next item.

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KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The fourth SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET UNDER MAINTENANCE & OTHER
OPERATING EXPENSES AMOUNTING TO EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED
THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE PESOS (PHP 8,435,141.00)
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REMAINING 2015 & 2016 LOCAL POVERTY
REDUCTION ACTION PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF SANTIAGO, THE SAME IS FOR
THE INCLUSION IN THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (AIP) AND
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM (LDIP)”.
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ONCE MORE, we have here the presence of representatives from the


______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking rights to
__________________________________, to discuss to us and further enlighten
this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief Executive. I, so
move, Mr. Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX

Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries


pertaining to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the
approval of the RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-07 OF THE
CITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET UNDER MAINTENANCE & OTHER
OPERATING EXPENSES AMOUNTING TO EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED
THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY ONE PESOS (PHP 8,435,141.00)
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REMAINING 2015 & 2016 LOCAL POVERTY
REDUCTION ACTION PROJECTS OF THE CITY OF SANTIAGO, THE SAME IS FOR
THE INCLUSION IN THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (AIP) AND
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM (LDIP)”, under suspended
rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the next item.

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KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The fifth SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-08 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE INCLUSION OF CONSTRUCTION OF CITY HALL MANLIFT AND
STAIRS PROJECT AMOUNTING TO SIX MILLION PESOS (PHP 6,000,000) AS
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SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM AND BUDGET INTO THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT


PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF SANTIAGO”.

In furtherance thereto, we have here the presence of representatives from


the ______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking
rights to __________________________________, to discuss to us and further
enlighten this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief
Executive. I, so move, Mr. Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX

Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries pertaining


to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-08 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE INCLUSION OF CONSTRUCTION OF CITY HALL MANLIFT AND
STAIRS PROJECT AMOUNTING TO SIX MILLION PESOS (PHP 6,000,000) AS
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM AND BUDGET INTO THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT
PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF SANTIAGO”, under suspended rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the next item.

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KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The sixth SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-09 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE INCLUSION OF SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PERIMETER FENCE
PROJECT LOCATED AT DOG POUND, BATAL, SANTIAGO CITY AMOUNTING
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TO ONE MILLION PESOS (PHP 1,000,000.00) AS SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM AND


BUDGET INTO THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
SANTIAGO”.

In furtherance thereto, we have here the presence of representatives from


the ______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking
rights to __________________________________, to discuss to us and further
enlighten this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief
Executive. I, so move, Mr. Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX

Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries pertaining


to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-09 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE INCLUSION OF SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PERIMETER FENCE
PROJECT LOCATED AT DOG POUND, BATAL, SANTIAGO CITY AMOUNTING
TO ONE MILLION PESOS (PHP 1,000,000.00) AS SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM AND
BUDGET INTO THE 2017 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
SANTIAGO”, under suspended rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the next item.

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KCB: Thank you, Mr. Presiding Officer, The LAST SUBJECT MATTER being
covered by the said Letter, Your Honor is for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
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APPROVAL, THE REPROGRAMMING OF PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER THE 20%


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (EDF) AMOUNTING TO ELEVEN MILLION
EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FIVE PESOS
& 97/100 (PHP 11,864,495.97) IN VARIOUS BARANGAYS OF THE CITY OF
SANTIAGO”.

RELATIVE thereto, we have here the presence of representatives from the


______________________. May I move, Your Honor, to grant speaking rights to
__________________________________, to discuss to us and further enlighten
this August Body pertaining to this request of the Local Chief Executive. I, so
move, Mr. Presiding Officer.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. ______________________, please come forward.

XXXXXXX

Presiding Officer: Do you have any further questions? No more? Anyone


who would like to ask question or questions? None? Coun. Bautista?

Coun. Bautista: Thank you, ______________. If there are no queries pertaining


to the proposed measure, may I move, Your Honor, for the approval of the
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10 OF THE CITY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CDC) OF SANTIAGO CITY, “A RESOLUTION
FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR ITS
APPROVAL, THE REPROGRAMMING OF PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER THE 20%
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (EDF) AMOUNTING TO ELEVEN MILLION
EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FIVE PESOS
& 97/100 (PHP 11,864,495.97) IN VARIOUS BARANGAYS OF THE CITY OF
SANTIAGO”, under suspended rules.

Presiding Officer: Any second? Any objection? Hearing none, the motion is
hereby approved. Proceed on the next item.

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The significant monetary allocations, such as the PHP 3,182,246.79 budget for monetizing leave credits, reflect the prioritization of immediate financial obligations to employees, which may boost morale. Meanwhile, allocations such as PHP 2,000,000 for a mini zoo and PHP 8,435,141 for poverty reduction projects demonstrate a focus on both community development and environmental sustainability. Each resolution indicates a strategic focus on diverse governance needs, balancing immediate operational requirements with long-term community investments. However, these decisions could also be seen as indicative of the city's broader strategic priorities in resource allocation and fiscal management .

Including projects like the maintenance of the Integrated Waste Management Facility and the establishment of a mini zoo in the 2017 Annual Investment Program are expected to provide both environmental and economic benefits. The waste management project allocates resources for environmental preservation, potentially reducing pollution and enhancing community health. The mini zoo can enhance tourism and educational opportunities, contributing to the local economy and cultural awareness. Such initiatives reflect a holistic approach to urban development by addressing both ecological sustainability and economic revitalization .

The 2017 budget allocations by the City Development Council include diverse projects, such as a mini zoo, an integrated waste management facility, and local poverty reduction actions. These choices reveal Santiago City's priorities in enhancing community amenities, addressing waste management and environmental sustainability, and reducing poverty. Such project selections indicate a balanced focus on ecological, economic, and societal development, demonstrating a commitment to comprehensive urban and social progress .

The suspension of rules allows for expedited legislative procedures by waiving ordinary procedural steps, enabling immediate consideration and approval of resolutions. This typically happens to address urgent matters, as indicated by the Mayor's letter certifying urgency in legislative measures. It permits the Sanggunian to tackle issues outside the usual order of business swiftly, thereby facilitating quick decision-making on important resolutions .

Community involvement is integrated through the requirement that the Sanggunian's resolution includes a list of recommended organizations for court-appointed custodians. This creates a participatory framework where community entities have a role in the judicial process, supporting transparency and engagement. It reflects a collaborative approach to governance, incorporating societal stakeholders into decision-making processes mandated by Republic Act No. 10389 .

The Recognizance Act of 2012 dictates special sessions for urgent matters to ensure swift legal processing for the release on recognizance applications. This is based on the principle of timely justice, aiming to prevent prolonged detention without due proceedings. The urgency underlines the constitutional right to due process and accelerates proceedings for matters considered immediate, reducing bureaucratic delays and facilitating quicker resolutions connected to pre-trial releases .

Adopting resolutions under "suspended rules" accelerates the legislative process, allowing for immediate action on urgent proposals without the constraints of regular procedures. This is particularly beneficial when timely decisions are critical, ensuring that essential projects and budgets, such as supplemental funding for various city initiatives, are approved without delay. It enhances the body's responsiveness to pressing governance needs, facilitating proactive and timely municipal management .

Following a mayoral veto of a resolution under Republic Act No. 10389, the disapproved resolution must be returned to the Sanggunian. The presiding officer or secretary then informs all members, and a special session must convene within 24 hours to consider overriding the veto. This process emphasizes checks and balances in local legislative procedures, ensuring that the executive's veto power is not unilateral and can be challenged, preserving democratic oversight and accountability .

Republic Act No. 10389, known as the Recognizance Act of 2012, holds procedural importance as it mandates that any motion for adopting a resolution under this Act is considered urgent, taking precedence over other business. It requires the passage of a special session if necessary. The act of the Sanggunian must result in a resolution promptly submitted to the mayor, who must act on it within 24 hours. If the mayor does not act within this timeframe, the resolution is deemed approved. These steps emphasize the urgency and clear procedural guidelines set by the Act .

The City Development Council (CDC) plays a crucial role in Santiago's legislative and budgetary processes by formulating, endorsing, and recommending resolutions for budget allocations. The CDC's recommendations for projects, like the monetization of leave credits and new infrastructure investments, guide the Sangguniang Panlungsod in approving necessary funds for municipal development. This ensures structured and community-aligned investment strategies, reinforcing the council's function in bridging government initiatives with administrative endorsement .

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