Agenda for the 12th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for October 1, 2025

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Executive Summary – 12th Regular Session Agenda
Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod – October 1, 2025

Key Session Focus

The 12th Regular Session will address a mix of infrastructure, health, education, and governance issues with a strong emphasis on public safety, social services, and community development.

Privilege Speech

  • Hon. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna – "Past Due: The Financial Viability of Transport Cooperatives"

    • Focus on financial challenges and sustainability of local transport cooperatives.

Major Items for Deliberation

Proposed Ordinances

  1. Temporary Road Closures:

    • Oct. 5, 2025: Color Fun Run by Jalandoni Memorial National High School, Lapuz.

    • Oct. 2-5, 2025: Philippine Motorcycle Tourism – Panay Loop at Muelle Loney Street.

    • Oct. 1-Dec. 30, 2025: Partial closure at NIA Road for flood mitigation and drainage project by F. Gurrea Construction.

  2. Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA):

    • Requires TIA submission before building permits are issued to manage future traffic congestion.

  3. Health Care Proxies:

    • Mandates recognition of designated health care proxies in all city health facilities.

Resolutions

  • Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Memorial:

    • Erection of a monument at La Paz Plaza honoring her legacy.

  • World Teachers' Day Discounts:

    • Encouraging businesses to offer discounts/promotions to teachers and education staff (Oct. 3-10, 2025).

  • Special Permit for Cockfighting:

    • For barangay fiesta of Brgy. Jalandoni Estate (Oct. 4, 7, 11).

  • Public Health Partnerships:

    • Multi-party MOA for Community Ear & Hearing Health Program.

    • MOA between Iloilo City Government and West Visayas State University to establish lactation stations for employees.

  • DPWH Coordination:

    • DPWH submitted documents for 10 infrastructure projects requiring partial road closures.

Financial and Barangay Reports

  • Financial Statements:

    • 2022 reports for Brgys. Loboc and San Nicolas.

    • 2024 reports for Mabolo Delgado, Banuyao, and Avanceña.

    • Special Education Fund pre-closing trial balance as of July 31, 2025.

  • Delinquent Properties:

    • Warrants of levy issued for five delinquent properties.

  • Barangay Ordinances:

    • Brgy. Veterans Village: Comprehensive tax ordinance endorsement.

    • Brgy. South San Jose: Ban on modified/noisy mufflers with penalties.

Committee Reports

  1. Health, Sanitation, and Hospital Services:

    • Establishment of an Early Identification and Intervention Program for children with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

  2. Engineering, Construction, and Public Works:

    • Approval of drainage construction at NIA Road as part of flood mitigation efforts.

  3. Disaster Management:

    • MOA for Rainwater Harvesting Facility Project to combat El Niño impacts and ensure potable water in six barangays.

  4. Education, Science, and Technology:

    • MOA with DepEd allowing city use of a facility in Brgy. Taal, Molo for special education (SPED) early intervention sessions.

Significance of Session

  • Strengthening public health and education services, particularly for children with special needs and working mothers.

  • Enhancing disaster resilience and water security amid climate challenges.

  • Improving traffic management and infrastructure transparency through TIA and DPWH coordination.

  • Celebrating community contributions, including teachers and local heritage, while enforcing barangay-level peace and order ordinances.

This session reflects a balanced governance agenda, prioritizing social welfare, urban planning, and accountability.