Highlights of the 10th Regular Session of the Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod held on September 17, 2025

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Executive Summary of the September 17, 2025 Regular Session
12th Sangguniang Panlungsod, Iloilo City

The 10th Regular Session, presided by Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda, convened at 10:00 AM. Below are the highlights:

Key Legislative Actions

  1. Privilege Speech & Resolution of Support for WVMC

    • Councilor Alan A. Zaldivar delivered a privilege speech lauding Dr. Joseph Dean L. Nicolo, Chief of the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC), for outstanding leadership leading to top national healthcare recognitions.

    • The SP unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-886, officially recognizing WVMC's achievements and expressing support for Dr. Nicolo amid pending administrative cases, urging that he remain in his post to ensure continuity of services.

Approved Ordinances

  1. Grant of Tricycle Franchises

    • Regulation Ordinance 2025-251 – Granted 13 tricycle franchises for Route AR-1 (Barangay Sta. Filomena to Villa Carolina Subdivision, Arevalo District).

    • Regulation Ordinance 2025-252 – Granted 54 tricycle franchises for Route CP-1 (Parola Wharf and surrounding City Proper routes).

    • Both ordinances included strict safety, licensing, and operational rules, plus three-year franchise validity.

  2. Temporary Road Closures

    • Regulation Ordinance 2025-253 – Closure of Fajardo Extension Street (Cuartero, Jaro) from Sept. 27, 6:00 AM to Sept. 28, 1:00 AM for the barangay fiesta.

    • Regulation Ordinance 2025-254 – Half-lane closure of Mapa–J.M. Basa–General Hughes–Muelle Loney loop on Oct. 25, 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM for Sun Yat Sen High School Iloilo's 100th Anniversary Fun Run.

Referred Proposed Ordinances

  • Mental Health Awareness Desks in all barangays – Referred to Health and Barangay Affairs Committees.

  • Prohibition of Offline Cockpit Betting – Referred to the Games and Amusement Committee.

Budget Resolutions

  • Resolution 2025-887 – Approved CY 2025 Annual Budgets of four barangays totaling ₱25.05M:

    • Buhang, Jaro – ₱7.56M

    • Progreso, Lapuz – ₱7.16M

    • Lopez Jaena Sur, Lapaz – ₱5.67M

    • Democracia, Jaro – ₱4.67M

  • Resolution 2025-888 – Approved SK Annual Budgets totaling ₱3.81M for four barangays: Calaparan, Cubay, South Fundidor, and Ungka.

Other Approved Resolutions

  • Boys' and Girls' Week 2025 – Declared Oct. 20–25, 2025 as celebration dates in partnership with Rotary Club of Iloilo City (Reso. 2025-889).

  • Civil Society Organization (CSO) Accreditations – Five organizations accredited:

    1. K9 Responder Metro Iloilo Chapter

    2. Sooc Project 5 Area II Homeowners Association

    3. Iloilo Business Club, Inc.

    4. Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc.

    5. Proyekto Volunteers Network, Inc.

    6. United Architects of the Philippines – Iloilo Chapter (partial details)

Session Notes

  • Roll call attendance was complete with slight delays by some members.

  • Session briefly recessed at 10:04 AM due to late arrival of Majority and Asst. Floor Leaders.

  • All resolutions and ordinances passed were unanimously approved, reflecting strong consensus.

Summary:

This session focused on bolstering public transportation regulation, supporting healthcare leadership, community celebrations, and grassroots governance through barangay budgets and CSO participation. The SP emphasized public safety, health services, and youth development while maintaining smooth city operations.