Agenda for the 14th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for October 15, 2025

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Privileged Speeches

  1. Coun. Romel D. Duron – "The Rule of Law, Not of Men" emphasized upholding legal institutions over personal discretion in governance.

  2. Coun. Alan A. Zaldivar – "The Wheel of Change: Why Health Matters to Every Driver" highlighted driver health as a public safety and transportation efficiency concern.

  3. Coun. Sheen Marie Mabilog – "No Secrets in the City of Love! Freedom of Information in Iloilo City" promoted transparency and citizens' access to public information.

Proposed Ordinances & Resolutions

  • Freedom of Information Ordinance (DN 25-10-1666) – Establishes public access to government records and accountability mechanisms. (Prop. by Coun. Mabilog)

  • Temporary Road Closures – For major city events and runs:

    • Bonifacio Day Half Marathon (Nov. 30, 2025)

    • Uygongco Foundation Fun Run (Nov. 23, 2025)

    • Iloilo Half Marathon by Kalantiao Masonic Lodge (Nov. 16, 2025)

    • Jesus Reigns Celebration (Nov. 29–30, 2025) (All proposed by Coun. Cabaluna)

  • Barangay Budgets Approved:

    • CY 2025 Annual Budgets of Brgys. Alalasan (Lapuz) & San Pedro (Jaro).

    • CY 2025 Supplemental Budgets No. 1 for Brgys. Compania Central (Molo) & Luna (Lapaz).

    • CY 2025 SK Budgets for Brgys. Burgos-Mabini, PHHC Block 22, and Magdalo. (All by Coun. Sarabia)

  • Financial & Administrative Resolutions:

    • Amendment of a DBP bank account name to "Iloilo City Government."

    • Authorization of Noel S. Panaguiton as additional DBP account signatory.

    • Request from City Treasurer for updates on Warrants of Levy on delinquent real properties.

  • Public Service Measures:

    • Senior Citizen ID Upgrade to include thumbmark authentication. (Coun. Acap)

    • MOU with Iloilo Mission Hospital on breastfeeding and maternal programs.

    • MOA with UP Manila on DOH-funded health research projects.

    • Tripartite MOU among Iloilo City, National Resilience Council Foundation, and CPU on disaster risk reduction and infrastructure resilience.

    • Accreditation request from Asilo de Molo, Inc.

Committee Reports

  • Committee on Women and Family Relations

    • MOA with Cameleon Association, Inc. for rehabilitation of child sexual abuse survivors.

    • MOA with SOS Children's Villages Iloilo for alternative care and child welfare programs.

  • Committee on Transportation

    • MOA with SafetravelPh Mobility Innovations for the PARASOL Project, advancing energy-efficient paratransit coordination systems.

  • Committee on Engineering, Construction, and Public Works

    • DPWH Iloilo City DEO Progress Reports on 10 infrastructure projects with temporary partial road closures and project documentation submissions.

📝 Summary Insight

The session focused on transparency, public welfare, infrastructure coordination, and community health. Legislative priorities include:

  • Institutionalizing Freedom of Information for better governance.

  • Supporting health and welfare initiatives through inter-agency MOUs.

  • Ensuring road safety and infrastructure planning for events and development projects.

  • Promoting financial transparency and barangay-level fiscal compliance.