Council enacts City Ordinance No. 2026-626 — 24th Regular Session
Meeting on February 4, 2026, the council took Draft Ordinance No. 030 through all three readings in the one sitting, enacting it as City Ordinance No. 2026-626, adopted Draft Resolution No. 020, approved 1 further matter, referred 6 items to committee, noted or received 2 communications and took up 4 matters in discussion.
- Sitting24th Regular Session
- DateFebruary 4, 2026
- Quorum7 members
- Passages on record91
- Actions recorded17
A quorum was declared with 7 council members answering the roll. Other members were recorded on leave or on official business.
- Enacted or adopted The council completed the action.
- Reading stage A step toward enactment, not a law.
- Referred Sent to committee. Nothing decided.
- No action stated The record states no outcome here.
The record of business
First reading and committee referral
Section preamble
The herein items calendared for First Reading and Referral to Committees were then taken up and acted upon accordingly, to wit:
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Section preamble
The following documents from the barangays were referred to the Committee on Finance & Appropriations, to wit:
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Approved
Resolution No. 97, s. 2026 from the Barangay Council of Lower Sibatang, entitled: “A resolution confirming the implementation of reenacted budget from January to December 2025 using the approved of the Lower Sibatang Annual Budget Calendar Year 2024.
The record states an approval; the exact object is governed by the official source.
Measure named without a stated action
Appropriation Ordinance No. 01, s. 2026 (Annual Budget) of Barangay Danlugan, involving an appropriation of Nine Million Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P9,300,000.00).
This paragraph names a measure without recording an action on it in the same passage. No action is attributed to it here.
Referred to committee
The endorsed Pro-forma Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered into by and among the City Government of Pagadian, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Field Office-IX, and the Western Mindanao State University-Pagadian External Campus, relative to the implementation of the “TARA BASA!” Tutoring Program, with a request of the Honorable City Mayor for an authority to enter into the same was referred to the Committee on Laws, Rules & Policy Formulation.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Noted or received
Resolution No. 12-624-2026 from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur, entitled: “Adopting the findings and recommendation embodied in Committee Report No. 393-2026 dated 21 January 2026 of the Committee on Fire, Public Safety, Peace and Order, thereby declaring valid City Ordinance No. 2025-619 dated 26 November 2025 of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, entitled: “An Ordinance Creating The City Disaster Risk Reduction And Management Office As A Department Of The City Government Of Pagadian, Adopting Its Organizational Structure With Corresponding Positions And Staffing Pattern And Providing The Necessary Funds Therefor” was deemed noted and to be put on file.
Noting or receiving a communication records its arrival. It is not a decision on its merits.
Referred to committee
A referral was made for the endorsed letter of Ms. Jian Krezchel Consolacion, Governor, College of Business Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, requesting for the temporary road closure of one side of the road adjacent to Saint Columban College from February 8–13, 2026 to accommodate the preparations for the forthcoming TABO 2026 Celebration, to the Committee on Transportation, Road Traffic Management and Franchising.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Noted or received
The endorsed letter from Mr. Vener L. Dilig, OIC-Regional Executive Director, Department of Agriculture–Regional Field Office IX, re: Department Circular No. 1, s. 2026, informing all Local Government Units (LGUs) of the imposition of the moratorium on the issuance of Department of Agriculture (CA) Certification on Land-Use Reclassification was deemed noted and to be put on file. Along with such action, a copy of the same is to be furnished to all SP Members for their information and ready reference.
Noting or receiving a communication records its arrival. It is not a decision on its merits.
Discussed
Next considered was the letter–appeal from Ms. Aileen S. Sarcina, OIC–City Treasurer, for reconsideration of the approval of SP Resolution No. 2026-0225, which in gist, extend the deadline for the renewal of Local Business/Mayor’s Permit and the payment of Local Business Tax from January 20, 2026 to March 31, 2026, without incurring any penalties or surcharges thereof,” with a strong recommendation that the extension instead shall be up to February 28, 2026.
Discussion, interpellation, privilege or manifestation carries no legal effect by itself.
Referred to committee
Upon resumption, following a huddle from the Council Members, the body, upon motion of Honorable Revelo and duly seconded, resolved to jointly refer the matter to the Committee on Commerce, Trade & Industry & Economic Enterprise & Cooperatives; and Committee on Ways & Means.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Discussed
For the Veto Message of the Honorable City Mayor relative to the passage of City Ordinance No. 2026-625, entitled: “An Ordinance Approving The Temporary Road Closure Of Portion Of Dablo Street From Corner Gov. Vicente Cerilles Street (Formerly Alano Street) And Macaumbang Street Every 2:00 O’CLOCK In The Afternoon Up To 12:00 Midnight From February 15, 2026 Up To March 21, 2026, In Connection With The Celebration Of The 1st Pagadiyan Ramadan Food Festival And 4th Summit International Qur’an Reading With Islamic Symposium In Observance Of The 2026 Ramadan,” for reasons specified thereat, the Chair declared a recess to allow the Council Members discuss the matter informally.
Discussion, interpellation, privilege or manifestation carries no legal effect by itself.
Discussed
Upon resumption of the session, the body, following the manifestation of the Honorable Floor Leader that the veto of the Honorable City Mayor was anchored mainly on the General Welfare Clause specifically on the grounds of peace and order, security, traffic, safety and sanitation, resolved to lay the matter on the table.
Discussion, interpellation, privilege or manifestation carries no legal effect by itself.
Unscheduled matters
Discussed
The body considered the items under Unscheduled Matters which were meted the following actions, viz:
Discussion, interpellation, privilege or manifestation carries no legal effect by itself.
Referred to committee
At this juncture, the body, on motion of Honorable Bana and duly seconded, reconsidered the earlier action of the body pertaining to Item No. F-5.3, the endorsed letter of Ms. Jian Krezchel Consolacion, Governor, College of Business Education, Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, requesting for the temporary road closure of one side of the road adjacent to Saint Columban College from February 8–13, 2026 to accommodate the preparations for the forthcoming “TABO 2026” Celebration which was referred to the Committee on Transportation, Road Traffic Management and Franchising.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Approved on first reading
Following the suspension of the rules, Ms. May Ann Langam, representative of the College of Business Education–Saint Columban College, was recognized as she extended her apologies for the delay in their request. She also ventilated their request for the temporary closure of the afore-cited portion of the road. After a brief deliberation, the body, on motion of the Honorable Floor Leader and duly seconded, adopted Resolution No. 2026-0239, approving on First Reading Draft Ordinance No. 030, entitled: “An Ordinance Approving The Temporary Closure To Vehicular Traffic Of Gov. Vicente M. Cerilles Street (Half Lane), Specifically Fronting The Saint Columban College From Corners Sanson Street And V. Sagun Street, from February 8-13, 2026, In Connection With The Saint Columban College “Tabo 2026” Activity,” and for its consideration on Second Reading.
A first-reading approval opens the measure to further readings; it is not an enactment.
Approved on second reading
Upon resumption after a brief recess, the formal motion of Honorable Bana and duly seconded facilitated the passage of Resolution No. 2026-0240, approving on Second Reading Draft Ordinance No. 030, entitled: “An Ordinance Approving The Temporary Closure To Vehicular Traffic Of Gov. Vicente M. Cerilles Street (Half Lane), Specifically Fronting The Saint Columban College From Corners Sanson Street And V. Sagun Street, from February 8-13, 2026, In Connection With The Saint Columban College “Tabo 2026” Activity,” and for the consideration of the same on Third Reading.
A second-reading approval is a stage in enactment, not the final ordinance.
Enacted on third and final reading
After another recess was declared, the body, upon formal motion of Honorable Bana and duly seconded, adopted Resolution No. 2026-0241, approving Draft Ordinance No. 030 on Third and Final Reading and Denominating the same as City Ordinance No. 2026-626, entitled: “An Ordinance Approving The Temporary Closure To Vehicular Traffic Of Gov. Vicente M. Cerilles Street (Half Lane), Specifically Fronting The Saint Columban College From Corners Sanson Street And V. Sagun Street, From February 8-13, 2026 In Connection With The Saint Columban College “Tabo 2026” Activity.
The record states a completed enactment.
Referred to committee
Committee Report No. 099 from the Committee on Finance & Appropriations, as reported by Honorable Bana, for Referral No. 15cc-0139, led to the passage of Resolution No. 2026-0241, approving and adopting the Supplemental Annual Investment List (SAIL) No. 1, Calendar Year 2025, of the City Government of Pagadian involving priority and identified development programs and project under specific project location/area and with new Annual Investment Plan (AIP) Reference Code Number for clarification, transparency and project implementation to taken from AIP Reference Code No. DF25-8000-A5-a, Construction/Concreting/Improvement of Various Barangay Projects, in the total amount of Forty–Two Million One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P42,100,000.00), as herein enumerated, viz:
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AIP Reference No.
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Program/Project/Activity
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IMPLEMENTING OFFICE / AGENCY
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Source of Fund
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Project Cost
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ECONOMIC SERVICES SECTOR
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A – Roads/Alleys
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road leading to Purok Cadena de Amor, Brgy. Alegria
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road Alley, Brgy. Balintawak
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Conc./Impvt. At Purok 3 (Iglesia ni Kristo Church), Brgr. Bogo
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road Near Bulatok Integrated School, Brgy. Bulatok
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Sili 2/Purok Luy-a 3/Purok Petchay, Brgy. Danlugan
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Conc./Impvt. Of Alley at Purok Lusaran and Purok Nagmamahal, Brgy. Dao
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Road Widening at Brgy. Ditoray (Continuation)
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road from Gubac E/S to Purok Madasigon, Brgy. Gubac
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Orchids, Brgy. Kagawasan
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Impvt. Of Road from Purok Talong 1 to Purok Camates, Brgy. Kahayagan
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Impvt. Of Road Leading to Asenso Village, Brgy. Kalasan
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Talisay B, Brgy. Kawit
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Pagang, Brgy. Kawit
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Impvt. Of Road from Purok Piña to Purok Luni, Brgy. La Suerte
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road from Purok Sandayong to Purok Tres, Brgy. Lapedian
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Impvt. Of Road at Purok Sirawang, Brgy. Lison Valley
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Brgy. Lourdes
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road from Brgy. Lumad to Brgy. Lala
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Opening of Alley at Purok Alindahaw, Brgy. Lumbia
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Quezon, Brgy. Manga
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Palmera, Brgy. Napolan
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Road Opening at Brgy. Palpalan Leading to Brgy. Lumad
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road at Purok Gemelina, Brgy. Pedulonan
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road from Purok Mabait to Purok Centro, Brgy. Poloyagan
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Conc./Impvt. Of Alley at Brgy. Santiago
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Conc./Impvt. Of Road from Purok 1, to Purok 7, Brgy. Tulawas
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Conc./Impvt. Of Pathway from Purok Tangige to School Site, Brgy. White Beach
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Sub-Total Roads/Alleys
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B. Building/Structures
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Completion of Covered Court Brgy. Baloyboan
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Construction of Covered Court at Nazareth Resettlement Area Phase III, Brgy. Buenavista
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Construction of Barangay Gym, Brgy. Bulawan
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Construction of Covered Court Phase IV, Brgy. Dampalan
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Repair/Rehab of Macasing Elementary School Multi-Purpose Gym, Brgy. Macasing
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Construction of Barangay San Pedro Public Market, Brgy. San Pedro
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Repair/Rehab of Covered Court at Purok Lanzones, Brgy. Tuburan
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Construction of Barangay Hall/Operation Center Phase IV at Brgy. Tulangan
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Construction/Improvement of Barangay Upper Sibatang Office
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Construction of White Beach E/S Phase II
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Sub-Total Buildings
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C. River Control/Bridge/Slope Protection
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Slope Protection at Purok Doña Aurora and Purok Buogainvilla, Brgy. Bomba
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Construction of Seawall at Purok Silao, Bgry. Dumagoc
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Sub-Total River Control/Bridge
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D. Drainage/Sidewalk with underground drainage
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Construction of Drainage at Purok Mauswagon to Purok Gemelina, Brgy. Banale
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Construction of Sidewalk with underground drainage along Cabrera St. from Jct. Datoc St. Jct. Duterte St. (Northernside), Brgy. Gatas
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Construction/Improvement of Drainage System at Brgy. Muricay
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Construction of sidewalk w/ underground drainage along Sabate St. from Jct. F.S. Pajares Ave., Jct. Ariosa St., Southernside), Brgy. San Jose
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Construction/Improvement of Drainage System along Ariosa St. Extension, Brgy. San Jose
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Construction of open canal at Purok Roxas, Brgy. Sto, Niño
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Sub-Total Drainage/Sidewalk with underground drainage
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E. Water System
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Water system at Purok Manga, Brgy. Datagan
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Repair of water system at Brgy. Deborok
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Improvement of Water system at Brgy. Gubac
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Improvement of Water Supply System at Brgy. Lala
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Water System at Purok Banaba, Brgy. Lenienza
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Water system at Lower Sibatang Elementary School, Brgy. Lower Sibatang
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Sub-Total Water System
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F. Others
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Improvement of Stairway at Purok Bougainvilla, Brgy. Bomba
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Sub-total Others
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GRAND TOTAL
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Referred to committee
Committee Report No. 100 from the Committee on Finance & Appropriations, as reported by Honorable Bana, for Referral No. 15cc-0172 led to the approval of Resolution No. 2026-0242, declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 01, s. 2026 (Annual Budget) of Barangay San Pedro, this city, to be operative and in full force and effect.
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Resolution adopted
Lastly, Draft Resolution No. 020, authored by Honorable Revelo, entitled: “A Resolution directing the conduct of an inquiry, in aid of legislation, regarding the increase in parking fee tickets at the Pagadian City Airport, particularly the discrepancy between the approved amount of P22.40 and the P50.00 amount stamped on parking fee tickets, and to determine whether the increase of P27.60 is duly sanctioned by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) was presented. Following a brief deliberation with a visual presentation, the body, in support thereof, approved the said Draft Resolution No. 020 and thereafter referred the same jointly to the Committee on Ways & Means; and Committee on Transportation, Road Traffic Management and Franchising.
The record states an adopted resolution.
Attendance and quorum, as recorded
A roll call was made at the direction of the Chair and quorum was then declared with the attendance of seven (7) Council Members namely: Honorable Vice Mayor Monique Shaira Y. To, Honorable Roger L. Acedillo, Honorable Jackielyn Krystyl C. Bana, Honorable Ma. Alicia Elena V. Ariosa, Honorable Ann Marjorie N. Revelo, Honorable Maphilindo Q. Obaob, and Honorable Ronald Christopher Glenn L. Ariosa.
Honorable Bienvenido C. Culve, being the Officer In–Charge of the Office of the City Mayor, is considered present pursuant to Section 1, Rule IV of City Ordinance No. 2025-611.
Sometime later on during the course of the proceeding, the presence of Honorable Patrisha Kaye N. Asugas, and Honorable Marylynn U. Tan were recorded. The body also noted that Honorable Ariel J. Lim, Jr., and Honorable Joan Szanne S. Pulmones were both on leave, while Honorable Lance Samuel F. Co is absent.
Where the official source states no outcome
74 of the 91 passages above carry no operative verb. Each is published in full and labelled as such. This report does not supply an outcome the council did not record.
How to read this report
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- A referral, a first or second reading, a proposal, a discussion or a notation is never presented as final enactment.
- Where the official source states no outcome, this report says so and infers nothing.
- Amounts appear exactly as the council stated them. Nothing has been totalled, netted or converted.
- Every passage under “The record of business” is reproduced word for word from the official source. Only the status labels above each passage are editorial.
Official source
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