Agenda for the 11th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for September 24, 2025

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Executive Summary – 11th Regular Session

Date: September 24, 2025
Venue: Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod

Privilege Speeches

  • Hon. Rex Marcus B. Sarabia – "When the Cat is Away, the Mice Will Play: Absence of Laws Enables Corruption."

  • Hon. Romel D. Duron – "Accountability or Early Political Agenda?"

Key Legislative Matters

A. Infrastructure & Traffic Management

  • Temporary Road Closures for Events & Projects

    • Drainage construction at NIA Road, Jaro (Oct. 1–Dec. 30, 2025).

    • Multiple running events, including BiniRun Ilo (Oct. 11), Health Way Qualimed Run (Oct. 12), and St. Paul's Run for a Cause (Oct. 26).

    • Parade route closure for Boys' and Girls' Week (Oct. 20).

  • Jurisdictional Boundaries for ICPO Stations 7, 8, 9, and 10 (Coun. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna).

B. Social & Economic Legislation

  • Health Care Proxy Ordinance – Requiring all Iloilo health facilities to recognize designated health care proxies (Coun. Jose Mari B. Dela Llana).

  • Support for Small Enterprises – Discounts on regulatory fees and business taxes for nano-enterprises (Coun. Jose Maria Miguel S. Treñas).

  • Lifetime PWD IDs – Requesting issuance of lifetime membership IDs for persons with permanent disabilities (Coun. Lyndon V. Acap).

C. Financial & Budgetary Approvals

  • Annual Barangay Budgets (CY 2025) – Approval for six barangays including Quintin Salas, Dungon C, and Buntatala.

  • Sangguniang Kabataan Budgets (CY 2025) – Approval for three barangays including Buhang Taft North and Benedicto.

  • Report on Delinquent Real Properties – Updates on auction sales and levies from the City Treasurer.

D. Other Significant Resolutions

  • Request for a comprehensive list of DPWH projects (2022–2025) with status updates.

  • Deed of Donation of 18 exercise equipment for Graciano Lopez Jaena Park (Jaro Plaza).

  • MOA with Department of Health for Iloilo City Nutrition Program funding.

  • Barangay Ordinances:

    • Naming streets in Farm Workers Village (Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao).

    • Requiring registration of boarders/lodgers (Brgy. East Baluarte, Molo).

Committee Reports

  • Rules & Ordinances: Coordination between NGAs and Iloilo City for project planning and implementation.

  • Public Services: DPWH request for tree removal related to slope protection construction along Iloilo River Esplanade.

  • Ways and Means: Proposal to amend tax ordinances and extend deadlines for 2028.

Overall Session Focus

This session emphasizes:

  1. Infrastructure and public safety, particularly drainage projects and event-related traffic management.

  2. Support for health and social welfare, including PWD privileges and healthcare proxy recognition.

  3. Economic stimulus for micro-businesses through tax incentives.

  4. Transparency and accountability, with calls for DPWH project reporting and oversight of barangay financial operations.