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VP Sara leaves Vice Ganda’s persona non grata call to Davao City Council

by Rhoda Grace Saron
written by Rhoda Grace Saron

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte has stated that the decision to declare comedian-host Vice Ganda as persona non grata in Davao City will be left to the 21st City Council.

The issue arose following a joke made by Vice Ganda during a recent concert, who made a skit on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s previous statement about riding a jet ski to the West Philippine Sea, as well as hisl detention at The Hague in the Netherlands.

“Wala ko kabasa sa joke or nakakita sa joke kung asa siya. But kung unsa man ang desisyon sa City Council of Davao. It has to be a majority decision and the City Council of Davao is the correct body to declare a person persona non- grata diri sa atoang syudad because they are the representatives of the three districts of Davao,” the vice president said.

So, in response to the controversy, Acting Vice Mayor Rigo Duterte II said the city has more important matters to focus on.

“Davao City will not be distracted by cheap insults and distasteful jokes made for clout,” he said in a statement.

Photo courtesy of Rhoda Grace B Saron 

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Lawmakers move to institutionalize aid for medical and burial expenses

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BY ARNELYN L. LAPATIS & MEKYLA JANE TICAR/CMU Interns

THE 21ST City Council tackled the proposed ordinance institutionalizing aid for medical and burial expenses during the third regular session on Tuesday afternoon, July 15.

Councilor Ralph Abella formally introduced the measure, which institutionalizes the allocation of a portion of each city councilor’s official budget specifically for assistance with verified medical and funeral expenses.

“Those having a low income or an indigent for verified medical or funeral needs—now that is covered,” Abella said.

To access the aid, constituents must submit a letter of request and relevant supporting documents to their councilor’s office. Once verified, the city treasurer will release the funds.

“So to protect, there is an oversight and reporting (mechanism),” Abella said. “Although the semi-annual report per councilor is monitored by the office of the vice mayor and the city budget,” he added.

Councilors moved for its immediate consideration, with no objections raised. The motion was approved and marked for first reading.

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21st City Council committee chairmanship sworn in

by Nova Mae Francas
written by Nova Mae Francas

THE 21ST City Council took their oath of office on Tuesday, July 1, during the council’s maiden session.

Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II presided over the maiden session, serving as acting vice mayor in the absence of vice mayor-elect Sebastian Duterte.

Some comebacking councilors who were able to get their chairmanship back from the 19th city council were Ralph Abella, for committee on Agriculture, Aquaculture And Food; Danilo Dayanghirang for Finance, Ways And Means, And Appropriation, and Games and Amusements; Pamela Librado for Labor and Employment Opportunities, who is also the chair for Civil, Political And Human Rights, and Myrna Dalodo Ortiz for Tourism And Beautification.

Reelected councilors who retained their chairmanship include Temujin Ocampo for Environment And Natural Resources, and Special Publications; Luna Acosta for Peace And Public Safety; Alberto Ungab for Appointments And Government Reorganization; Louie John Bonguyan for Energy and Water and Housing And Subdivision Development Under Bp 220 (Economic Housing); and Ortiz for Trade, Commerce And Industry.

Comebacking councilor Acosta chairs Anti-Terrorism; J. Melchor Quitain Jr. chairs City-Owned Real Properties; Al Ryan Alejandre for Cooperative Development and People’s Participation; and Ungab for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management. 

Moreover, Arnolfo Cabling will chair Ethics and Good Government committee; Rachelle Zozobrado for International Relations; Jessica Bonguyan for Public Works and Highways; Richlyn Baguilod for Women, Children and Family Relations; Trisha Ann Villafuerte will chair the Health committee; Diosdado Mahipus Jr. for Housing, Rural and Urban Development (Socialized Housing Projects).

Neophyte councilors Doce Apostol will chair Franchises and Public Utilities; Rigo Duterte for Future Generation and the Housing and Subdivision Development Under PD 957; Jopet Baluran for Transportation and Communication, and Ragde Ibuyan for Government Enterprises and Privatization.

Meanwhile, for sectoral representatives committee chairmanship: Kristine Mercado will chair Youth and Sports Development; Demetrio Bolo for Indigenous People, Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs; and January Duterte will chair the committee on barangay affairs.

The Oversight Committee will be chaired by Mahipus and co-chaired by Advincula.

The People’s Law Enforcement Board will consist of Acosta for the first district, Cabling for the second district, and Zozobrado for the third district

Advincula was elected the majority floor leader, with Mahipus as assistant floor leader and Quitain as the president pro tempore.

Acosta passed a resolution to change the schedule of the regular session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., which was concurred by the majority.

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