Iloilo City Council Tackles Public Safety, Housing, Health, and Financial Measures in 8th Regular Session
The Iloilo City Council will convene for its 8th Regular Session on February 26, 2026, with a strong focus on public safety, housing expansion, youth development, financial stewardship, and community health initiatives.
🏃 Traffic Management for Upcoming Events
Several proposed ordinances seek temporary road closures to accommodate major running events scheduled in early March, including 32K and 5K races and school-organized fun runs. These measures aim to ensure public safety while minimizing traffic disruption.
👶 Strengthening Protection Against Child Labor
A proposed ordinance introduces stronger mechanisms to prevent and eliminate child labor in Iloilo City while providing social protection for affected children and their families.
💰 Barangay and Youth Budgets Up for Approval
The Council will review and declare operative several barangay supplemental budgets and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) annual budgets to ensure compliance with national laws and proper fiscal management.
🏠 Expansion of Socialized Housing
Committee reports recommend the acquisition of two properties in Jaro worth over ₱78 million combined, intended to expand the City's socialized housing program and provide additional sites for housing development.
👵 Social Services and Public Health Programs
The Council will deliberate on agreements that support:
- Social pension for indigent senior citizens
- An oral health program for children
- Establishment of lactation stations
- Rainwater harvesting systems in barangays
- Urban gardening and food security initiatives
A donated mobile shower unit will also be endorsed for confirmation.
🧠 Digital Mental Health Initiative
A proposed partnership seeks to establish an Electronic Mental Health Program Registry aligned with Universal Health Care goals, modernizing local health data systems.
🚓 Peace and Order Plan Adoption
The Council will consider adopting the 2026–2028 Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan to strengthen security, anti-drug efforts, and public safety strategies citywide.
📊 Financial Oversight and Transparency
The agenda includes:
- Review of supplemental budgets
- Treasury request to roll over ₱354 million in time deposits
- Submission of financial statements
- Notices involving delinquent real properties
- Regulatory filings related to energy supply agreements
The session reflects the Council's continued commitment to responsible governance, community welfare, and sustainable development.
Source: Agenda for the 8th Regular Session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iloilo City, 26 February 2026.