Further, Resolution No. 0698-26, Series of 2026, was approved under Privileged Hour, “Enjoining the Barangay Councils, Daycare Centers, Child Development Centers, and Child-Minding Facilities to support the Citywide implementation of the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity of the Department of Health Region XI and the City Health Office of Davao City”, as sponsored by Councilor Trisha Ann J. Villafuerte.

Meanwhile, the Body acknowledged the presence of Ms. Jacklyn Hon Mei San, Miss Petite Global Borneo 2026, as the speaker at the NextGen Muslim Innovators Summit 2026, scheduled on January 14-15, 2026. The said event is an initiative of the City Government of Davao, through the Davao City Muslim Youth Sector (DCMYS), spearheaded by its President, Sittie Aysha Cariga Pumbaya under the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office with the guidance of Deputy Mayor Rahima Usan-Polao of the Maranao Tribe. The Summit aims to empower young Muslim leaders, promote innovation, strengthen identity, and foster interfaith understanding and social cohesion.

With Acting City Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 1^st Regular Session held on January 6, 2026, the 21^st City Council passed and approved on Second Reading Resolution Nos. 0676-26 to 0690-26, all Series of 2026, relative to the applications for accreditation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the City of Davao, to wit:

 

• Nabunturan Integrated Cooperative (NICO)
• Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc.
• Nylon and Hook Fisherfolk’s Association
• Fishnet Fisherfolk Association
• Silangan Multi-purpose Cooperative
• Panabo Multi-purpose Cooperative-Davao Branch
• Mamay Transport Service Cooperative
• Biao Guianga Coconut Farmers Credit Cooperative
• Ula Progressive Senior Citizens Association Inc. (UPSCA)
• Talomo Salakot Fisherfolks Association
• Callawa-Bonggan Employees Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ Cooperative (CABEARBCO)
• JC Workers-Members Cooperative
• Bridge of Blessing Farmers Agriculture Cooperative
• Lizada Beach Fisherfolks Association
• Pawecan Group Fisherfolks Association

 

Further, the following measures were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

To honor the retiring Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Ms. Charito Narito-Santos, the 21st City Council conducted a Tribute Program and adopted Resolution No. 0656-26, Series of 2026, “Commending Charito N. Santos for her exemplary dedication and service as Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City.”

During the 24^th Regular Session held on December 12, 2025, the 21^st City Council passed and approved the following measures on Third and Final Reading, viz:

ORD. NO.		TITLE
0146-25	–	An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the City of Davao and Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. for a Collaborative Effort to Improve Access to Quality Maternal and Child Health Care
0147-25	–	An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and among the Department of Pediatrics, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), Anak Kaugmaon Foundation, Inc. and the City of Davao, to Promote Health and Prevention of Common Diseases (Community Involvement Program)
0148-25	–	An Ordinance Amending the Davao City Investment Incentive Code

Lastly, Ordinance No. 0149-25, Series of 2025, was approved under Suspended Rules, entitled “An Ordinance granting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to enter and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the City of Davao and the Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC) relative to the Establishment of a Collaborative Framework for the Implementation of Drug- Free Workplace in Davao City.

 

On its 23^rd Regular Session on December 9, 2025, the 21^st City Council passed and approved the following measures on Third and Final Reading, to wit:

Finally, Resolution No. 0471-25, Series of 2025, entitled “Commending the Government of The People’s Republic of China, and its President, Xi Jinping, for their significant contribution and friendship in the Realization of the Bucana Bridge Project in Davao City” and Resolution No. 0472-25, Series of 2025, entitled “Commending the Administration of Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the Establishment of the Bucana Bridge as a Symbol of Friendship and Strong Diplomatic Cooperation between the Philippines and The People’s Republic of China”, were approved by the Body under Suspended Rules.

            The following legislations were duly approved by the 21^st City Council during its 21^st Regular Session held on December 5, 2025, to wit:

Resolution No. 0470-25, Series of 2025, was approved on Second Reading, entitled “Directing the City Planning and Development Office, through the Davao City Housing Office, to report in writing to the Body on the developments of the Local Shelter Plan for Calendar Year 2022-2031 by June 2026”.

 

Lastly, the Body approved Resolution No. 0439-25, Series of 2025, “Recognizing, Congratulating, and Lauding Davao City National High School Special Program in the Arts Centennial Choir for emerging as back-to-back Champions furing the 2023 and 2025 National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) – Children’s Choir Category”.

 

 

During its 21^st Regular Session held on December 2, 2025, the 21^st City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0115-25, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance creating a Trust Fund to serve as the counterpart of the City Government of Davao in the Implementation of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project, Providing for its Purpose, Management, and for other Purposes”.

Further, the Body adopted under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 0428-25, Series of 2025, entitled “Recommending to the Concerned Committees to Revisit Ordinance No. 086-22, Series of 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Requiring City Government Employees to Wear an Indigenous People or Moro Inspired Attire and/or Accessories Every First Monday of the Month to Celebrate our Local Culture”.

Ordinance Nos. 0116-25 to 0129-25, all Series of 2025, were likewise approved under Suspended Rules relative to the financial assistance to different local government units declared under a State of Calamity due to Typhoon Tino, namely: Province of Dinagat Islands, City of Cebu, City of Danao, City of Bago, City of La Carlota, City of Canlaon, Municipality of Compostela, Municipality of Balamban, Municipality of La Castellana, Municipality of Binalbagan, Municipality of San Enrique, Municipality of Pontevedra, Municipality of Isabela, and Municipality of Pototan.

 

Finally, the Body enacted on Privileged Motion, Resolution No. 0426-25, Series of 2025, “Congratulating Matalam Mervin To-Ong and the Binugao Bagobo Tagabawa Women’s Association (BIBATAWA) For Winning the “Katuwang sa Pagtataguyud ng Pambansang Sentro ng Pagbabahagi ng Pilipino” Award during the Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival held on November 19-25, 2025, at Robinsons Ilocos” and Resolution No. 0427-25, Series of 2025, “Commending Matanam Mervin To-Ong and the Binugao Tagabawa Women’s Association (BIBATAWA) for establishing the first Handloom Weaving Innovation Hub In Davao City.

 

The following measures were duly approved on Third and Final Reading by the 21^st City Council during its 20^th Regular Session held on November 26, 2025, to wit:

Further, the Body likewise approved on Second Reading, the Ordinance establishing a Trust Fund for the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project.

 

Lastly, Resolution No. 0425-25, Series of 2025, entitled “Encouraging the Public to practice vigilance against online booking scams involving Resorts and Venues inside and outside Davao City, particularly during the Christmas Season, was approved under Privileged Hour sponsored by Councilor Jessica M. Bonguyan.

 

With Acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 19th Regular Session held on November 25, 2025, the 21st City Council passed and approved the following measures, viz:

The Body likewise approved on Second Reading several applications for accreditation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) namely: Philippine Eagle Conservation Program Foundation Inc., Kasilak Homeowners’ Association Inc. Phase 1, Grassroots United for Integral Development & Empowerment (GUIDE), Inc., Childhope Mindanao, Inc., Davao City Urban Poor Network Inc., (DCUP NET INC.), Samahan ng Matute at Soliman (SAMASOL) Homeowners Association, Inc., MAYA’s Organization Philippines, Inc., Barangay Lapu-Lapu Fisherfolk Association, Inc., Makilala Multi-purpose Cooperative (MAK MPC), Manuel Guianga and Sirib Growers and Employees Multipurpose Cooperative (MAGSIGE MPC), Daliao Fisherfolks Informal Settlers Women’s Association (DFISWA), Federation of Bucana Homeowners Association, Inc., Km. 3 Residents Upper Bajada Homeowners Association, Inc., Mindanao Free Basic Education, Inc., World Vision Development Foundation, Inc., and Davao Center for Shelter Concern (DCSC) Inc., thru Resolution Nos. 0406-25 to 0422-25, all Series of 2025.

Further, the Body approved the following on Second Reading, to wit:

 

• An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Usufruct to be executed by and between the City of Davao and Garden Villas Homeowner’s Association Inc. (GVHAI) involving six (6) different real properties situated at Elenita Heights, Catalunan Grande, Davao City, covered by transfer of certificates of title numbers namely: TCT NO. T-419558; TCT NO. T-419559; TCT NO. T-419573; TCT NO. T-419576; TCT NO. T-419747; AND TCT NO. T-419748; all located in Barangay Catalunan Grande, Davao City

 

• An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Usufruct to be executed by and between the City of Davao and the Federation of Davao Dairy Farmers Cooperative (FEDDAFC) involving the property with building or milk processing plant located in Barangay Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City

 

• An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the supplemental agreement to the Deed of Usufruct to be executed by and between the City of Davao and Armed Forces of the Philippines represented by General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., PA pertaining to a parcel of land located in Barangay Malagos, Baguio District, this City

Resolution No. 0349-25 to 0402-25, all Series of 2025, were approved under Suspended Rules relative to the Annual and Supplemental Budget Nos. 1, 2 and 3 for Fiscal Year 2025 of the following barangays:

Lastly, Resolution No. 0402-25, Series of 2025, “Commending the late Punong Barangay Delia T. Saturninas of Barangay New Valencia, Tugbok District, this City”, for her exemplary service to the community and Resolution No. 0403-25, Series of 2025, “Adopting the Davao City Executive Order No. 4, Series of 2025: “An Order Reconstituting the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB), pursuant to the 2025 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA), were approved under Suspended Rules.

During the 17^th Regular Session held on November 11, 2025, the 21^st City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 088-25, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to Enter into and Sign, for and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation between the City of Davao and Maranao Women’s Association of Davao City, relative to the Provision of Twenty-Nine (29) Units of Sewing Machines in Favor of the said Association”; Ordinance No. 089-25, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance granting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to Enter into and Sign, For and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Pertaining to the Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance Program by and between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the City of Davao”; and Ordinance No. 090-25, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance granting Legislative Authority to the City Mayor to Enter into and Sign, For and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Conditional Cash Donation pertaining to the Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance Program by and between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the City of Davao”.

 

The Body likewise approved the following measures on Second Reading, to wit:

Finally, the following measures were adopted under Suspended Rules, viz:

The 21^st City Council held its 16^th Regular Session on October 28, 2025, and adopted on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 075-25, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance Adopting and Institutionalizing the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) as a Tool for Urban Planning, Infrastructure Development, Environmental Management, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the City of Davao, and for Other Purposes”; and Ordinance No. 076-25, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance Adopting and Institutionalizing the Davao City Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) Handbook, Providing for its Implementation, Monitoring, Funding, and Prescribing for its Updates, Revisions and Systematic Review”.

 

The Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules, Ordinance Nos. 077-25 to 081-25, all Series of 2025, Enacting an Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to utilize a portion of the Thirty Percent (30%) Quick Response Fund (QRF) out of the Five Percent (5%) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (DRRMF) of the City Government of Davao for CY 2025 as financial assistance to the following places, declared under a State of Calamity due to the severe damage caused by magnitude 7.9 and 6.9 earthquakes on October 10, 2025, to wit:

LOCATION	AMOUNT
Province of Davao Oriental	₱1,000,000.00
City of Mati	₱500,000
Municipality of Caraga	₱300,000
Municipality of Manay	₱300,000
Municipality of Tarragona	₱300,000
Municipality of Bangaga	₱300,000

Finally, Resolution Nos. 0286-25 to 0293-25, all Series of 2025, were approved on Second Reading, relative to the accreditation of several organizations/cooperatives, namely: KABANG KALIKASAN NG PILIPINAS FOUNDATION, INC. (WWF-PHILIPPINES), UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES-DAVAO CITY CHAPTER, INTERFACING DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION FOR SUSTAINABILITY (IDIS) INC., PAG-ASA FARMERS ASSOCIATION, MAHINTALONAN INTEGRATED DEMO FARM FARMERS ASSOCIATION, KAPWA UPLIFTMENT FOUNDATION, INC., JOSE CAMUS EXTENSION OF BARANGAY 9-A ASSOCIATION, INC., HOMELESS PEOPLE’S FEDERATION PHILIPPINES, INC., FAMILY CARE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, INC., INTEGRATED FUND FOR URBAN SERVICES DEVELOPMENT (INFUSED) FOUNDATION, INC., SACRED HEART MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE (SHEMULCO), AND PHILIPPINE ACTION FOR COMMUNITY-LED SHELTER INITIATIVES, INC.