Agenda for the 15th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for October 22, 2025

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS

15th Regular Session – 12th Iloilo City Council
October 22, 2025

I. BUSINESS FOR FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

  1. Temporary Road Closure for Drogawareness Fun Run
    Proposed by Coun. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna – Temporarily closing half of the road from Festive Walk Mall–R. Mapa Street–Sunset Boulevard–So-oc U-turn–back to Festive Walk on November 9, 2025 (4:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.) for the Drogawareness Fun Run organized by the National Youth Commission.
  2. Amendment to Traffic Regulation Ordinance
    Proposed by Coun. Romel D. Duron – Amends Regulation Ordinance No. 2008-393 to include new provisions governing the installation and relocation of traffic signs, markings, and signals.
  3. Freedom of Information (FOI) Ordinance
    Proposed by Coun. Jose Maria B. dela Llana – Operationalizes the FOI in the Iloilo City Government and creates a Central Appeals and Review Committee (CARC) for transparency and access to public records.
  4. Barangay and SK Budget Approvals
    Proposed by Coun. Rex Marcus B. Sarabia – Declares operative the following CY 2025 budgets for substantial compliance with the Local Government Code and R.A. 10742:
    • Brgy. San Juan, Molo – ₱15,866,894.43
    • Brgy. PHHC Block 22, Mandurriao – ₱4,543,382.26
    • Brgy. Cochero, Molo (Supplemental Budget) – ₱300,000.00
    • SK Obrero, Lapuz – ₱1,068,166.00
    • SK San Agustin, City Proper – ₱436,157.00
    • SK Cochero, Molo – ₱368,150.00
  5. Accreditation of Civil Society and Professional Organizations
    Proposed by Coun. Jose Maria Miguel S. Treñas – Accreditation approved for:
    • Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc.
    • Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (Region VI), Inc.
    • United Architects of the Philippines – Iloilo Bahandi Chapter
  6. Market Operations Manual
    Proposed by Coun. Mandrie T. Malabor – Requests the Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) to formulate a comprehensive Manual of Operations Procedures for all city public markets.
  7. Regulated Vending in Public Places
    Referred by City Mayor Raisa S. Treñas – Proposed ordinance regulating vending in sidewalks, plazas, esplanades, Sunset Boulevard, and other public spaces.
  8. Memoranda for Confirmation/Approval
    • Henber Realty Development Corp. – "Pasilong: Pabahay Para sa Pamilyang Ilonggo" housing program.
    • Iloilo Business Park Estate Association, Inc. – Collaboration on traffic enforcement along Megaworld Boulevard.
    • ISAT-U* – MOA for On-the-Job Training (OJT) placements in the city government.
    • Handicap International, Novo Nordisk, and Roche Philippines – MOU on "Changing Diabetes in Children" public health project.
  9. Barangay Ordinances and Communications
    • Brgy. Kauswagan, City Proper – Ordinance on taxes, fees, and charges.
    • Brgy. Luna, Lapaz – Ordinance regulating use of amplified sound systems beyond 10:00 P.M.
    • Alta Tierra Village, Brgy. Balabago – Petition for flood control and drainage improvement.
    • City Treasurer's Office – Warrants of Levy for delinquent properties.
    • City Accountant – Pre-closing trial balance for General Fund as of July 31, 2025.
    • Philippine Councilors League (National Chapter) – Invitation to the 2nd CLLEP and Regional Legislative Awards on December 1–3, 2025 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

II. COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Committee on Rules, Ordinances, and Legal Affairs
    • MOA with the National Food Authority (NFA) for the purchase of rice for calamity relief, food security, and related programs, with a Deed of Undertaking ensuring proper utilization.
  2. Committee on Engineering, Construction, and Public Works
    • Multi-Level Parking Project – Authorizing the use of air rights above Calasanz Street as part of the De la Rama–Calasanz–Ortiz multi-level parking area project.
  3. Committee on Transportation
    • MOA with SafetravelPH Mobility Innovations for the PARASOL Project, promoting clean energy and efficient paratransit operations.
    • Proposed Traffic Flow Amendments – Adoption of two-way traffic for Guanco Street (Central Market) and surrounding streets near the Iloilo Terminal Market.
  4. Committee on Urban Planning, Housing, and Land Development
    • Approval of Citic Land Development Corp.'s Final Development Permit for Global Industrial Compound, Brgy. Mansaya, Lapuz.
    • Acceptance of Deed of Donation from Key Premier Communities Development Corp. – donation of 42 road lots, 2 park lots, and 1 community facility lot in Country Homes Jaro and Royale subdivisions.
  5. Committee on Veterans, Retirees, Elderly and PWDs
    • Proposed Ordinance on Senior Citizens' Privileges – Mandates all establishments to honor any government-issued ID showing date of birth for senior citizen discounts and benefits.

III. OTHER MATTERS

  • None explicitly listed, but pending actions include confirmation of executive agreements, review of barangay ordinances, and continuing committee deliberations.

SUMMARY INSIGHTS

  • The session emphasized transparency and accountability (through the FOI Ordinance), urban mobility improvements (traffic flow, paratransit, and parking projects), and social inclusion programs (housing, senior citizen privileges, and public health initiatives).
  • Approvals of barangay budgets and CSO accreditations demonstrate active community development and participatory governance.
  • Strengthened partnerships between the City Government and private, academic, and non-government entities highlight Iloilo City's continuing commitment to collaborative local governance.