Agenda for the 9th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for September 10, 2025

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9th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for September 10, 2025:

Session Briefer

Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod
Date: September 10, 2025 | Venue: City Hall Session Hall
Presiding Officer: Hon. Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda, Vice Mayor

Key Privilege Speeches

  • Building Permit Compliance & Public Safety
    Speaker: Hon. Johnny Y. Young
    Focus: Strict enforcement of building permit requirements for all projects to ensure public safety and equal application of the law.

  • Role of Security Agencies and Surveillance Systems
    Speaker: Hon. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna
    Focus: Enhancing public safety through effective security and monitoring systems across the city.

Major Items for Consideration

1. Transportation & Traffic Management

  • Granting of franchises to tricycle operators across several routes in Jaro and Mandurriao (DN 25-09-1491 to DN 25-09-1496).

  • Temporary road closures for various events and fun runs in September and October, including:

    • PAMET Fun Run – Sept. 14

    • Sun Yat Sen Alumni Centennial Parade – Sept. 14

    • PhilHealth Yakap Run and Ride – Oct. 18

    • Western Visayas Medical Center Run for a Cause – Oct. 12

    • B. Lifestyle Complex Fun Run – Oct. 19

2. Social Development & Public Welfare

  • Adoption of the Safe Spaces Act for local implementation (DN 25-09-1484).

  • Establishment of reading centers in every barangay (DN 25-09-1485).

  • Annual celebration of PWD Week every July 17-23 (DN 25-09-1470).

  • MOAs for programs supporting:

    • Rehabilitation of girl survivors of sexual abuse (Cameleon Association, DN 25-09-1472).

    • Alternative care for children at risk or without parental care (SOS Children's Villages, DN 25-09-1473).

    • Single-parent livelihood project in partnership with University of San Agustin (DN 25-09-1480).

    • Mangrove and beach forest rehabilitation with Zoological Society of London-Philippines (DN 25-09-1488).

3. Financial Approvals

  • Approval of CY 2025 annual budgets of several barangays and Sangguniang Kabataan:

    • Barangays: Gustilo, San Antonio, Railway, Poblacion (total over ₱20M).

    • SK Budgets: Brgy. Balabago and Brgy. Hipodromo.

  • Authorization to open ₱100M Special Education Fund deposits in Philippine Veterans Bank (DN 25-09-1474).

4. Infrastructure & Land Use

  • Confirmation of deeds of usufruct for city use of properties in Arevalo (DN 25-09-1477, DN 25-09-1478).

  • Acceptance of donated Toyota Hilux vehicle for Liga ng mga Barangay (DN 25-09-1476).

  • Approval of building permits for the construction of a multipurpose barangay center in Brgy. Lanit, Jaro.

5. Legal and Governance Matters

  • Barangay ordinances on waste management and fees:

    • Lapuz Norte: Waste disposal penalties ordinance (DN 25-09-1482).

    • Calubihan, Jaro: Tax and clearance fee ordinances (DN 25-09-1468).

  • Authorization for city officials to appeal a Court of Tax Appeals decision involving Lemacel Trading Corp. (DN 25-09-1483).

  • Approval of Barangay Don Esteban's official logo and seal (DN 25-09-1469).

Committee Reports

  • Ways and Means: Extension of deadlines for tax payments until 2028.

  • Public Services & Ecology: Issuance of a no-objection resolution for DPWH to remove mangroves along Batiano River for a flood control project.

  • Social Services: Institutionalizing Barangay Employment Service Officers (BESO) to support PESO initiatives.

Significance

This session highlights:

  • Strengthening public safety and community welfare through enforcement and proactive programs.

  • Improving urban mobility with new tricycle routes and event-related traffic management.

  • Environmental sustainability with mangrove rehabilitation and conservation partnerships.

  • Strengthened youth participation and inclusivity, especially for PWDs and vulnerable children.

  • Ensuring transparency and fiscal discipline in barangay and city financial management.