Agenda for the 16th Regular Session of the 12th Iloilo City Council scheduled for October 29, 2025

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF HIGHLIGHTS

16th Regular Session of the 12th City Council

October 29, 2025 | Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod

Privilege Speech

  • Hon. Rex Marcus B. Sarabia delivered a privilege speech titled "Performative Politics: The Art of Enabling Daylight Robbery." The address tackled governance ethics and accountability in public service.

For First Reading and Reference of Business

Proposed Ordinances

  1. Temporary Road Closures – Fun Runs and Parades (Coun. Sedfrey L. Cabaluna)

    • DN 25-10-1724: Road closure for BPI Fun Run (5KM) on November 15, 2025, SM City–Diversion–Donato Pison–Taft North Loop.

    • DN 25-10-1725: Road closure for Hospital Management Office Fun Walk on November 9, 2025, from Iloilo Provincial Capitol to WVSU Football Field.

    • DN 25-10-1726: Road closure for Sun Yat Sen High School Grand Parade on November 8, 2025, covering the downtown area.

    • DN 25-10-1727: Road closure for WVSU Medical Center Charity Run (16KM, 10KM, 5KM) on November 22, 2025, at Festive Walk Mall–Iloilo Sunset Boulevard loop.

    • DN 25-10-1728: Road closure for All Saints' Day/Undas 2025 traffic management.

  2. DN 25-10-1719: Resolution Requesting Investigation by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on alleged anomalies and irregularities in Flood Control Projects within Iloilo City (Prop. Coun. Rex Marcus B. Sarabia).

Barangay Budgets and Supplemental Budgets (Coun. Rex Marcus B. Sarabia)

  1. DN 25-10-1718: Approval of CY 2025 Annual Budgets of five barangays:

    • Brgy. Tagbac, Jaro – ₱10,859,682.11

    • Brgy. Dulonan, Arevalo – ₱9,744,235.38

    • Brgy. Punong, Lapuz – ₱4,665,488.65

    • Brgy. Arsenal Aduana, City Proper – ₱3,489,975.44

    • Brgy. Flores, City Proper – ₱3,320,930.88

  2. DN 25-10-1716: CY 2025 Supplemental Budget No. 1, Brgy. Pali-Benedicto, Mandurriao – ₱507,747.19.

  3. DN 25-10-1717: CY 2025 SK Supplemental Budget No. 1, Brgy. Pali-Benedicto – ₱534,833.52.

  4. DN 25-10-1715: CY 2026 Annual Budget, Brgy. Pali-Benedicto – ₱7,676,554.17.

Endorsements from the City Mayor

  1. DN 25-10-1720: MOA between City Government and DSWD Region VI for the PAG-ABOT Program, providing interventions for children, individuals, and families in street situations. Authority to sign requested.

  2. DN 25-10-1722: MOA between City Government and DOST–PHIVOLCS for the construction of a Strong Motion House to enhance earthquake hazard monitoring and engineering design in Iloilo City.

  3. DN 25-10-1721: Request for ordinance authorizing temporary road closure for Sun Yat Sen High School Centennial Parade on November 8, 2025.

  4. DN 25-10-1723: MOU between City Government and WVSU Medical Center for the establishment of a Lactation/Breastfeeding Station — for confirmation.

Communications

  1. City Accountant and City Treasurer submitted several reports:

  • Barangay Financial Statements (FY 2024)

  • Warrants of Levy on delinquent real properties (multiple sets)

  • Pre-Closing Trial Balance of the Special Education Fund (as of August 31, 2025).

Committee Reports

  • Committee on Barangay Affairs and Community Development

    • CRN 25-10-3758: Report on compliance with R.A. No. 10389 (Recognizance Act of 2012) concerning the motion for release on recognizance of Mr. John Ray Abeto y Pasinabo.

Adjournment

Session concluded with the usual order of business: closing prayer and adjournment.