Highlights of the 14th Regular Session of the Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod held on October 15, 2025

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – 14th Regular Session of the Iloilo City Sangguniang Panlungsod
Held on October 15, 2025 | Presiding Officer: Hon. Lady Julie Grace L. Baronda

Session Highlights

  1. Privilege Speeches
    • Hon. Alan A. Zaldivar – "The Wheel of Change: Why Health Matters to Every Driver"
      Addressed a tragic vehicular incident caused by a driver's medical emergency. Urged for a mandatory citywide health check-up policy for all public transport drivers to ensure commuter safety. The speech led to the passage of Resolution No. 2025-960, urging all drivers operating public transport in Iloilo City to undergo regular health check-ups through city health facilities, in coordination with the City Health Office and accredited PhilHealth YAKAP centers.
    • Hon. Sheen Marie M. Mabilog – "No Secrets in the City of Love! Freedom of Information in Iloilo City"
      Advocated for transparency and accountability in local governance, pushing for the public's right to access government data on projects, budgets, and spending. Called for a city ordinance institutionalizing Freedom of Information (FOI) at the local level.
      ➤ This advocacy was followed by the referral of the proposed ordinance operationalizing the People's Right to Access Information to the Committees on Communication & Public Information and on Information & Technology.
    • Hon. Romel D. Duron – "The Rule of Law, Not of Men"
      Stressed adherence to democratic principles and accountability amid alleged corruption and political manipulation at the national level. Emphasized strengthening institutions to uphold the rule of law and protect democratic freedoms.

Approved Ordinances and Resolutions

  • Regulation Ordinance No. 2025-277: Temporary road closure for Uygongco Foundation's Fun Run on November 23, 2025.
  • Regulation Ordinance No. 2025-278: Road closures for Jesus Reigns Celebration on November 29–30, 2025.
  • Regulation Ordinance No. 2025-279: Adjusted dates for Merkado Lokal at Ortiz Street to October 29–30, 2025.
  • Resolution No. 2025-961 to 963: Approved and declared operative the CY 2025 Annual and Supplemental Budgets of several barangays and Sangguniang Kabataan units for compliance with the Local Government Code and R.A. 10742.
  • Resolution No. 2025-964: Corrected the account name and number in a previous resolution regarding DBP account closure.
  • Resolution No. 2025-965: Requested OSCA to upgrade senior citizen IDs by including thumbmarks for enhanced authenticity.
  • Resolution Nos. 2025-966–968: Granted Mayor Raisa S. Treñas authority to enter agreements with:
    • Iloilo Mission Hospital (on breastfeeding and child nutrition programs);
    • University of the Philippines–Manila (on DOH-funded maternal and postnatal care research);
    • National Resilience Council and CPU (on disaster risk and resilience studies).
  • Resolution No. 2025-969: Authorized Mr. Noel S. Panaguiton as additional DBP signatory for city accounts.

Committee Reports and Actions

  • Committee on Women and Family Relations
    • Adopted reports leading to:
      • Resolution No. 2025-970: MOA with Cameleon Association, Inc. for rehabilitation of girl survivors of sexual abuse.
      • Resolution No. 2025-971: MOA with SOS Children's Villages Iloilo, Inc. for alternative care of abandoned or at-risk children.
  • Committee on Transportation
    • Deferred action on the MOA with SafetravelPh Mobility Innovations (PARASOL Project) for energy-efficient paratransit coordination.
  • Committee on Engineering, Construction & Public Works
    • Progress reports received from DPWH Iloilo City District Engineering Office on ongoing infrastructure projects.

Other Matters

  • Applications for accreditation (Asilo de Molo, Inc.) referred to the Committee on Local Accreditation.
  • Warrants of Levy on delinquent properties from the City Treasurer noted.
  • Barangay Javellana Ordinance creating its official barangay logo noted.

Adjournment

The session concluded with the adoption of multiple resolutions promoting public safety, transparency, health, and social welfare, underscoring the Council's commitment to good governance and community development in Iloilo City.