With Acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II acting as the Temporary Presiding Officer of the 3^rd Regular Session held on July 15, 2025, the 21^st City Council passed and approved the following measures, viz:

In support of the National Disability Rights Week, the 21^st City Council passed and approved Resolution No. 009-25, Series of 2025, entitled “Showing Support for the National Disability Rights Week 2025” during its 2^nd Regular Session held on July 8, 2025, sponsored by Councilor Lorenzo Benjamin D. Villafuerte. The recently passed Ordinances of the 20^th City Council such as the establishment of PDAO (Ord. No. 043-22, Series of 2022), free movie access for PWDs (Ord. No. 0765-25, Series of 2025 and Ord. No. 0730-24, Series of 2024) and the Comprehensive Persons With Disability Rights and Privileges (Ord. No. 0844-25, Series of 2025) were significant measures in order to accomplish the objective established by this year’s theme, “Innovation for Inclusion: Building Communities Together”.

Moreover, the Body likewise approved the following measures under Suspended Rules, to wit:

 

In relation to the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project and the recent issuance of the Writ of Kalikasan by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the City Council invited the petitioners of the Writ of Kalikasan and the Department of Public Works and Highways to appear before the 21st Council on its upcoming session, to shed light on the matter.

With Acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo S. Duterte II presiding, the following legislation were passed and approved by the 21^st City Council during their Inaugural Session held on July 1, 2025, to wit:

The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 0005-25, Series of 2025, “Nominating the Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons, and Members of the Standing Committees of the 21^st City Council”, to wit:

Immediately after the election of the Sanggunian Officers, the oath taking administered by Atty. Charizma Cortez-Catague, a Notary Public for and in behalf of Davao City, followed. The designation of Mr. Jim C. Operario as Sergeant-at-Arms was then approved by virtue of the passage of Resolution No. 0007-25, Series of 2025. After the Inaugural Speeches of the newly-elected City Councilors, Resolution No. 0008-25, Series of 2025, authored by Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta, entitled “Amending Rule 7, Section 34, of the House Rules of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, changing the time of the Regular Session to 1:00 P.M., was passed and approved.

 

 

 

On June 24, 2025, during the 24th Regular Session and Farewell Session of the 20th City Council, the following measures were enacted, viz:

Finally, the eleven (11) outgoing Councilors delivered their farewell speeches prior to the 20th City Council’s adjournment. Those who completed three (3) consecutive terms received Plaque of Distinction while those who served for one or two terms were given Plaque of Appreciation for their dedicated service to the City of Davao.

During the 23^rd Regular Session held on June 17, 2025, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading the following measures, to wit:

The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 04419-25, Series of 2025, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance for the Official Naming and Designation of Nineteen (19) City Government of Davao-District Health Centers/Clinics as Primary Health Care Facilities.

 

            Further, Resolution No. 04437-25, Series of 2025, and its corresponding Ordinance were approved on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Defining the Rights of Women in Conflict with the Law and Deprived of Liberty in Jails and in All Detention Facilities in Davao City, Providing Funds for Enforcement Thereof and For Other Purposes.

In line with the 2^nd Year celebration of Duaw Davao 2025, Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre took the floor to present the candidates of Reyna ng Davao 2025, a platform which continues to showcase Davao’s lead in inclusivity and its diverse tourism and communities. This pageant is one of the major highlights of the month-long celebration which celebrates the diversity and spirit of women in Davao City, beyond the usual pageant glitz and glamor. The coronation night will be on June 20, 2025, at the RMC Petro Gazz Arena.

During its 22^nd Regular Session, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0839-25, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance Granting Exemption to All Exhibitors and Booths from the Payment of Special Mayor’s Permit Fees for the 10^th Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo (PHTTE) Covering the Period of June 18-20, 2025”.

 

The Body likewise approved Resolution No. 04373-25, Series of 2025, and its Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Recognizing the Persons with Disability (PWD), Granting Privileges, Benefits, Protection from Discrimination, Denigration, Vilification, and Public Ridicule and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof and for Other Purposes”.

 

Finally, Resolution No. 04404-21 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0844-25, both Series of 2025, were adopted under Suspended Rules, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance for the Temporary Closure to Vehicular Traffic of the Following specified Streets on the following Dates and Time:

On its 21^st Regular Session held on June 3, 2025, the 20^th City Council adopted Resolution No. 04357-25, Series of 2025, on Second Reading, entitled “Approving Barangay Ordinance No. 01, Series of 2025, entitled “An Ordinance Adopting the Official Seal of the Sangguniang Barangay of Marilog Proper, Marilog District, Davao City”; and Resolution No. 04366-25, Series of 2025 and its Ordinance on Second Reading, “Enacting an Ordinance granting an exemption to all Exhibitors and Booths from payment of Special Mayor’s Permit Fees for the 10^th Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expe (PHTTE) covering the Period of June 18 to 20, 2025.

 

The Body likewise approved under Suspended Rules, Resolution No. 04368-25 and Ordinance No. 0837-25, both Series of 2025, “An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to enter and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Data Sharing Agreement by and between the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office XI and the City of Davao, relative to the utilization of the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) in Davao City; and Resolution No. 04369-25 and Ordinance No. 0838-25, both Series of 2025, 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 Understanding (MOU) and the Deed of Donation (DOD) between Daigo Sangyo Co., Ltd. and the City of Davao, relative to the donation of one (1) unit of sewage treatment system/septic tank (Johkasou model: AMN-5-D1.85 M3/Day) and accessories to be installed at Davao City Investment and Tourism Promotions Building.

Meanwhile, Dr. Sofia Corazon Zafra, Medical Coordinator of the City Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases of the City Health Office (CHO), presented before the Body and reported that as of June 2, 2025, there are 13 reported cases of MPOX (monkeypox) in Davao City of which seven are confirmed with two fatalities due to complications. Dr. Zafra further emphasized that MPOX (Monkeypox) is a preventable and manageable disease. The City Health Office reminded Dabawenyos to follow basic health precautions to stop the disease from spreading throughout the city, such as washing their hands properly for two minutes, using alcohol for sanitation, disinfecting surfaces, and avoiding close, personal contact, especially with people who may have contracted the disease.

During the 20^th Regular Session held on May 27, 2025, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading the following legislation, to wit:

The following measures were approved under Suspended Rules, viz:

On its 19th Regular Session held on May 23, 2025, the 20^th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0825-25, Series of 2025, “An Ordinance Naming the Road at Puroks 1, 2, and 3-Balite, Calinan Poblacion, Calinan District, this City, to “Simeon V. Latayan Street” and Ordinance No. 0826-25, Series of 2025, “An Ordinance Naming the Road Alley from Calinan Fire Station to Abayon Subdivision as “Crispulo M. Lasay Street, Calinan, Davao City”.

The following measures were duly approved by the 20^th City Council during its 18^th Regular Session held on May 20, 2025, to wit:

ON THIRD AND FINAL READING

Finally, Resolution No. 04318-25 and its corresponding Ordinance No. 0820-25, both Series of 2025, were approved under Suspended Rules, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance Authorizing the City Mayor to Enter Into and Sign, For and in Behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement to be Entered Into By and Between the City of Davao and the Department of Education-Region XI, Relative to the Support of the Former to the Latter for the 2025 Palarong Pambansa Amounting to Six Million Pesos (P6,000,000.00).