The 20^th City Council passed and approved the following measures during its 35^th Regular Session held on September 17, 2024, viz:

On its 34^th Regular Session held on September 10, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 0631-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be entered into by and among Aboitiz Foundation, Aboitiz Power Corporation, and the City of Davao, involving the donation of sacks of rice for its Disaster Relief Activities” and Ordinance No. 0632-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0433-20, Series of 2020, particularly Section 2 thereof, to include in its coverage the Canteen in the City College of Davao and the Coffee Shop in the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building of Davao City”.

The 20^th City Council passed and approved the following measures on Third and Final during its 33^rd Regular Session, to wit:

ORD. NO.		TITLE
0623-24	–	An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Moral Recovery Program in the City of Davao
0624-24	–	An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Davao City Justice Zone Towards Coordinated Justice Sector Actions To Enable Access to Justice
0626-24	–	An Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and between the Department of Health-Davao Center for Health Development-Region XI and the City Government of Davao relative to the payment of Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) to Public Health Care Workers in Davao City

The Body likewise approved on Second Reading, Resolution No. 03179-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance granting legislative authority to the City Mayor to sign, the Deed of Donation to be entered into by and among Aboitiz Foundation, Aboitiz Power Corporation, and the City of Davao, involving the donation of sacks of Rice for its disaster relief activities” and Resolution No. 03196-24, Series of 2024, “Enacting an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 0433-20, Series of 2020, Particularly Section 2 Thereof, To Include in its Coverage the Canteen in the City College of Davao and the Coffee Shop in the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building of Davao City”.

 

Finally, Resolution No. 03175-24, Series of 2024, was adopted under Suspended Rules, “Urging the Philippine National Police (PNP) to Uphold the Rule of Law and Respect the Constitution with regard to their ongoing operations in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Compound”.

 

During the Privilege Hour, Councilor Baguilod brought to the Body’s attention the alarming Monkeypox (MPox) epidemic, emphasizing that it is a timely opportunity to take mitigation strategies to prevent an outbreak in Davao City.

On its 32^nd Regular Session held on August 20, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0620-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Deed of Absolute Sale to be entered into by and between Judy Ang Ong and the City Government of Davao, for the purchase of property containing an area of 50,045 sq. m., located in Barangay Tibuloy, Toril District, this City, covered with TCT No. 146-2016018399 registered under the name of Judy A. Ong, to be used as a relocation site; and Ordinance No. 0621-24, Series of 2024, entitled “Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to sign, for and in behalf of the City Government of Davao, the Deed of Donation to be executed by the City Government of Davao over the property located in Panacan Relocation Area Project, in favor of Juanita S. Taculin”.

Further, the following measures were enacted on Second Reading, to wit:

Finally, Resolution No. 03112-24, Series of 2024, was approved, Commending the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) XI and Davao City Fire District (DCFD)) for having garnered the highest rating of the search for the Organization Unit Awards for Calendar Year (C.Y.) 2024, the “Best District Officer of the Year”, espoused by Councilor Luna Maria Dominique S. Acosta.

During the 31st Regular Session held on August 13, 2024, the 20th City Council passed and approved the following measures, to wit:

The 20^th City Council passed and approved Resolution No. 03062-24, Series of 2024, and its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading, entitled “Enacting an Ordinance granting legislative authority to Supplemental Budget No. 1 of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2024, comprising the budget under the General Fund Proper, the Development Fund, and the Economic Enterprises in the total amount of Two Billion Two Hundred Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Pesos and 50/100 (Php 2,215,702,297.50)”, during its 30^th Regular Session held on August 7, 2024, espoused by Councilor Myrna G. L’Dalodo-Ortiz, Chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, and Approriations.

The 29^th Regular Session of the 20^th City Council convened in the newly renovated Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, now featuring an upgraded appearance. The 20^th City Council passed and approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0584-24, Series of 2024, entitled “An Ordinance Renaming the Lying-In Centers, Reproductive Health and Wellness Centers (RHWC), and the Dispensary Section of the City Health Office”.

 

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

 

            Resolution No. 03002-24, Series of 2024, with its corresponding Ordinance on Second Reading

• Enacting an Ordinance amending the Functional Chart of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), specifically, Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2374-94, Series of 1994

 

Resolution No. 03003-24, Series of 2024

• Approving/Adopting the First Addendum to the Local Development Investment Program 2024-2026 as recommended by the City Development Council (CDC) per Resolution No. 07, Series of 2024

 

Resolution No. 03004-24, Series of 2024

• Approving/Adopting the First Addendum to the 2024 Annual Investment Program (AIP) as recommended by the City Development Council (CDC) per Resolution No. 06, Series of 2024

 

During the Suspension of the Rules, the following measures were approved, viz:

 

Resolution No. 03024-24, Series of 2024

• Commending the Late Punong Barangay Gregorio L. Obial Jr. of Barangay Wilfredo Aquino for his exemplary leadership and dedication to public service, and expressing the Body’s heartfelt condolences to his family

 

Resolution No. 03025-24, Series of 2024

• Commending Khrista Francis “Hyku” Desesto, a Dabawenya based in Dubai, as one of the honorees for the 2023 Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards

In recognition of their contributions to the enhancement of the Session Hall and Gallery of Legislators through the donation of a mural, providing photos of City Legislators, Mayors and Vice Mayors and for donating tapestries of the Eleven Tribes, the following measures were approved by the Body:

 

Resolution No. 03026-24, Series of 2024

• Expressing gratitude and appreciation of the 20^th City Council to Visual Artist Alfred Galvez for the mural he did for the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building Gratis Et Amore

 

Resolution No. 03027-24, Series of 2024

• Expressing gratitude and appreciation of the 20^th City Council to Congressman Vincent J. Garcia for providing the photos of Davao City Officials past and present, for the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building Gallery of Legislators

 

Resolution No. 03028-24, Series of 2024

• Expressing gratitude and appreciation of the 20^th City Council to the Eleven (11) Tribes and their Deputy Mayors for the Fabric they generously provided for the newly renovated Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building

 

Resolution No. 03033-24 to 03059-24, and its corresponding Ordinance Nos. 0589-24 to 0615-24, all Series of 2024

• 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 (Calamity Fund) of the City Government of Davao for Calendar Year 2024, in the total amount of Fourteen Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 14,500,000.00) for Financial Assistance to Twenty-Seven (27) Local Government Units which were declared under a State of Calamity due to Typhoon Carina, subject to existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations, to wit:

Responding to the City Council’s call to shed light on the unprecedented restructuring of the Davao City Police Station within 13 hours, Brig. General Nicolas Torre, Regional Director of Police Regional Office XI, explained that the order to appoint the OIC DCPO City Manager for successive changes came from the Philippine National Police.

 

The recently appointed Acting City Director of Davao City Police Office, PCol. Hansel Marantan, also recognized the Body’s concerns about his appointment, and conveyed a message to the Dabawenyos.

Resolution No. 02983-24, and its corresponding Ordinance, both Series of 2024, were approved on Second Reading, “Renaming Birthing Homes with the name “Lying-In” to “Birthing Homes” and the Dispensary (Main) of the City Health Office to “City Health Office – Dispensary Section” and adding the acronym in parenthesis “(RHWC)” after “Reproductive Health and Wellness Center”.

Finally, the following legislation were adopted under Suspended Rules, to wit:

 

On its 27^th Regular Session held on July 16, 2024, the 20^th City Council passed and approved Ordinance Nos. 0558-24 to 0570-24, all Series of 2024, on Third and Final Reading, pertinent to the Deeds of Donation made and executed by 8990 Housing Development Corporation in favor of the City Government of Davao, relative to the Donation of Road Lots, Open Spaces, and Improvements in the following locations, viz:

LOCATION	BARANGAY	DISTRICT
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phases 5, 6, and 7	Tugbok	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 10	Tugbok	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 8B	Tugbok	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 8C	Tugbok	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Esperanza	Tigatto	Buhangin
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase Prime	Tacunan	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase Executive	Tacunan	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 8A	Tacunan	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 11	Tacunan	Tugbok
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 12	Tacunan	Tugbok
·         Catalunan Grande Subdivision	Catalunan Grande	Talomo
·         Deca Homes Indangan Phases 1 and 2	Indangan	Buhangin
·         Deca Homes Resort Residences Phase 9	Tacunan	Tugbok

During Suspended Rules, the Body likewise approved Resolution No. 02783-24, with its Ordinance No. 0575-24, both Series of 2024, “Enacting an Ordinance for the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of certain sections of the Davao City Coastal Road and the Davao-Cotabato Road on August 5-11, 2024 in connection with the 2024 Iron Man 70.3 Davao”.

 

On the other hand, Councilor Temujin B. Ocampo delivered a Privilege Speech condemning an instance of irresponsible reporting in which a media outlet incorrectly stated the source of falsified birth certificates purportedly used by Chinese Nationals to acquire Philippine passports as Davao City instead of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

 

Resolution No. 02785-24, Series of 2024, was approved “Supporting the National Disability Rights Week (NDRW) and Urging barangays and relevant agencies to support and participate in its annual celebration”, espoused by Councilor Lorenzo Benjamin D. Villafuerte.

 

The Davao City Water District responded to the City Council’s invitation to discuss the 10% increase in water prices by presenting their 10-year Developmental Plan. This plan will increase the district’s service coverage within the city and open the door to additional infrastructure projects, which will ultimately lead to an adjustment in water rates.

During the 26th Regular Session held on July 9, 2024, the 20th City Council approved on Third and Final Reading, Ordinance No. 0552-24, Series of 2024, An Ordinance Implementing the Dabawenyo DCplinado Program and Integrating the same in the Department of Education (DEPED) Curriculum.

          Resolution No. 02639-24 with its corresponding Ordinance No. 0553-24, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign, for and in behalf of the City of Davao, the Minutes of Meeting agreed upon between the City of Davao and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) relative to the Master Plan Study for Comprehensive Wastewater Management in Davao City” were also approved under Suspended Rules.

 

The Members of the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, who graced the Council’s session were invited to the plenary and conveyed their gratitude for the consideration of their request for a Sisterhood Agreement with the City of Davao.