Council enacts Resolution No. 2026-0380 — 37th Regular Session
Meeting on May 20, 2026, the council completed third and final reading on 1 measure, approved Draft Ordinance No. 039 on second reading, approved 1 further matter, referred 12 items to committee and noted or received 3 communications.
- Sitting37th Regular Session
- DateMay 20, 2026
- Quorum8 members
- Passages on record34
- Actions recorded19
A quorum was declared with 8 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:
This passage announces what the council was about to take up. It records no action.
Referred to committee
First, a joint referral was made for Ordinance No. 001, s. 2026 from the Barangay Council of Deborok, entitled: “An Ordinance Regulating The Presence Of Astray Dogs In Barangay Deborok, Pagadian City, Providing Penalties For Violations Thereof,” to the Committee on Barangay Affairs and Committee on Agriculture and Fishery.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Referred to committee
Ordinance No. 002, s. 2026 from the Barangay Council of Deborok, entitled: “An Ordinance Imposing A Barangay Business Permit Fee For Businesses With Capitalization Of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00) And Below Within The Jurisdiction Of Barangay Deborok, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur” was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Referred to committee
For Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, s. 2026 (Supplemental Budget No. 01) of Barangay Balintawak, involving an appropriation of Three Million Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Fourteen Pesos and Fifty-Eight Centavos (P3,356,114.58), the body resolved to refer the same to the Committee on Finance and Appropriations.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Referred to committee
The Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM No. 2016-017 (2025), dated April 30, 2026 from the Commission on Audit, re: continuing appropriation balances from CYs 2013-2025 totaling P706,362,626.55 have remained idle and the identified PPAs were not implemented which resulted in the underutilization of resources and delayed delivery of expected benefits to stakeholders was initially noted and filed. However, in view of the suggestion of Honorable Lim, Jr., the earlier action of the body to note and file the same was retrieved and thereafter it was referred t0 the Oversight Committee.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Noted or received
The following documents from the Department of Information & Communication Technology, National Telecommunications Commission and Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur were deemed noted and to be put on file, viz:
Noting or receiving a communication records its arrival. It is not a decision on its merits.
No outcome stated
Notice of Hearing from the Department of Information & Communication Technology, National Telecommunications Commission, on May 18, 2026 at 11:00 o’clock in the morning via zoom, relative to NTC Case No. 2026-014, the Application of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), for the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to install, operate and maintain a 10,000 watts ERP FM Station in Pagadian City.
The official source records this passage without stating an outcome. Nothing is inferred here.
Measure named without a stated action
Resolution No. 12-933-2026, from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur, entitled: Declaring valid City Ordinance No. 2026- 629 dated February 25, 2026 of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, titled: “An Ordinance Creating Co–Terminus Positions Of One (1) Executive Assistant II, Salary Grade 17, And One (1) Private Secretary 1, Salary Grade 11, Under The Office Of The City Vice Mayor, Defining Its Duties, Functions And Responsibilities And Providing Funds Therefor.”
This paragraph names a measure without recording an action on it in the same passage. No action is attributed to it here.
Measure named without a stated action
Resolution No. 12-882-2026, from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga del Sur, entitled: Declaring valid City Ordinance No. 2026- 627 dated February 18, 2026 of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, titled: “An Ordinance Suspending The Implementation Of Section 216 Of City Ordinance No. 2018-400, Otherwise Known As The “Road Network And Transportation Management Code Of Pagadian City,” Pertaining To The Apportionment Or Sharing Scheme For The Proceeds Of All Administrative/Judicial Fines, For Further Study And Evaluation.”
This paragraph names a measure without recording an action on it in the same passage. No action is attributed to it here.
Committee reports
Section preamble
At this point, the body unanimously approved the consideration of the herein Committee Reports, and the recommendations contained therein were acted upon as recorded herein, as follows:
This passage announces what the council was about to take up. It records no action.
Referred to committee
Committee Report No. 165 from the Committee on Finance and Appropriations, as presented by Honorable Bana, for Referral Nos. 15cc-0236 and 15cc-0237, which pertains to the endorsed Supplemental Annual Investment Plan (SAIP) No. 1 for Calendar Year 2026, in the amount of Three Hundred Seven Million Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Pesos (P307,698,642.00), with CDC Resolution No. 1, s. 2026, and the endorsed Supplemental Budget No. 1, of the City Government of Pagadian, involving the amount of Three Hundred Seven Million Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Pesos (P307,698,642.00), as duly certified by the Local Finance Committee to be available for appropriation.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Section preamble
The body, following a short deliberation made by the Chair, the Committee’s recommendation was approved through the passage of the following actions, to wit:
This passage announces what the council was about to take up. It records no action.
Approved
Resolution No. 2026-0378, approving and adopting the Supplemental Annual Investment Plan (SAIP) No. 1, Calendar Year 2026, of the City Government of Pagadian involving priority plans, programs, projects and expenditures in the total amount of Three Hundred Seven Million Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Pesos (P307,698,642.00) as adopted by the City Development Council;
The record states an approval; the exact object is governed by the official source.
Approved on second reading
Resolution No. 2026-0379, approving on Second Reading Draft Appropriation Ordinance No. 05, entitled: “An Ordinance declaring the sum of Three Hundred Seven Million Six Hundred Ninety–Eight Thousand Six Hundred Forty–Two Pesos (P307,698,642.00) as available for appropriation pursuant to the certification issued by the Local Finance Committee and appropriating the same amount for specified priority programs, projects and expenditures of the City Government of Pagadian,” and for its consideration on Third Reading.
A second-reading approval is a stage in enactment, not the final ordinance.
Enacted on third and final reading
At this point, a one-minute recess was declared by the Chair, and upon resumption, the body, upon motion of Honorable Bana and duly seconded, resolved to pass Resolution No. 2026-0380, approving on Third and Final Reading Draft Appropriation Ordinance No. 05 and ordaining the same as Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-05-2026.
The record states a completed enactment.
Section preamble
Next considered was Committee Report No. 166 from the Committee on Finance and Appropriations, was likewise presented by Honorable Bana for Referral Nos. 15cc-0284, 15cc-0285 & 15cc-0287. Based on the recommendation of the concerned Committee, the body resolved to approve the herein actions, to wit:
This passage announces what the council was about to take up. It records no action.
Measure named without a stated action
Resolution No. 2026-0381, declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 01, s. 2026, (CY—2026 Annual Budget) of the Sangguniang Barangay of Macasing, this City, to be operative and in full force and effect.
This paragraph names a measure without recording an action on it in the same passage. No action is attributed to it here.
Measure named without a stated action
Resolution No. 2026-0382, declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 01, s. 2026, (CY—2026 Annual Budget) of the Sangguniang Barangay of Napolan, this City, to be operative and in full force and effect.
This paragraph names a measure without recording an action on it in the same passage. No action is attributed to it here.
Measure named without a stated action
Resolution No. 2026-0383, declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 01, s. 2026, (CY—2026 Annual Budget) of the Sangguniang Barangay of Bogo, this City, to be operative and in full force and effect.
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
3. Committee Report No. 167 from the Committee on Finance and Appropriations, as reported by Honorable Bana, for Referral No. 15cc-0286 led to the passage of Resolution No. 2026-0384, declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, s. 2026, (Supplemental Budget No. 01) of Barangay Bulatok, this city, to be operative and in full force and effect.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Business of the day — second reading
Approved on second reading
At this juncture, the body proceeded to discuss the item under Business of the day for matters for Second Reading which pertains to Draft Ordinance No. 039, Sponsored by: Hon. Jackielyn Krystyl Nehama C. Bana, entitled: “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Act of Being Topless or Half-Naked in Public Places.
A second-reading approval is a stage in enactment, not the final ordinance.
Referred to committee
During the presentation and deliberation on the penalties for barangays, municipalities/cities, and provinces, a recess was declared to allow the Council Members discuss the matter informally. Upon resumption at 10:38 a.m., and after a lengthy discussion, it was revealed that there is still a need to polish the draft ordinance based on the manifestations, suggestions and amendments introduced by the individual SP Members, as well as the need for the conduct of a public hearing considering that the said ordinance carries a penalty, such that the body resolved to jointly refer Draft Ordinance No. 039 to the Committee on Laws, Rules and Policy Formulation, Committee on Barangay Affairs and the Committee on Police, Fire, Public Safety, and Illegal Drug Prevention.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Other matters
Section preamble
In considering the documents calendared under Other Matters, the herein actions were recorded as unanimously adopted by the body to officially dispose of the items, to wit:
This passage announces what the council was about to take up. It records no action.
Referred to committee
Committee Report No. 168 from the Committee on Planning & Landed Estates and Housing and Urban/Rural Community Development, as reported by Honorable Lim, Jr., for Referral No. 15cc-0272, on the endorsed request of Honorable City Mayor Samuel F. Co to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office IX (DENR-R-IX), for the mutual covenant to transfer- the city by way of separate Deed of Donation -convey the Dao property (land and building) to the DENR and the DENR to execute Deed of Reconveyance and surrender of usufruct for the plaza lots.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Section preamble
With the findings of the Committee that there were some stipulations particularly on the fencing, plumbing, drainage, etc. that were not yet incorporated in the provisions of the MOA, a recess was declared for an informal discussion. Upon resumption at 11:20 a.m., the body, upon motion of the Honorable Lim, Jr., adopted Resolution No. 2026-0385, authorizing the Honorable City Mayor Samuel S. Co to enter and sign, for and in behalf of the City Government of Pagadian, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)–Regional Office IX, purposely to do and perform the following acts and things, to wit:
This passage announces what the council was about to take up. It records no action.
Continuation of the passage above
The City Government of Pagadian shall, by way of a separate Deed of Donation, convey the Dao Property (Land and Building), particularly described in the MOA, in favor of the DENR–RO IX; and
A clause of the passage that precedes it, carried here in full. It states no separate outcome.
No outcome stated
The DENR–RO IX shall, in turn, execute a Deed of Reconveyance and Surrender of Usufruct for the Plaza lots, as specifically described in the MOA, in favor of the City Government of Pagadian.
The official source records this passage without stating an outcome. Nothing is inferred here.
Referred to committee
Committee Report No. 169 from the Committee on Planning & Landed Estates and Housing and Urban/Rural Community Development, as presented by Honorable Lim, Jr., for Referral No. 15cc-0273 facilitated the adoption of Resolution No. 2026-0386, authorizing the Honorable City Mayor to donate, by way of a Deed of Donation, a City Government–owned parcel of land known as portion of Lot No. 223, covered by Tax Declaration No. 2019-001561 and Property Index No. 159-02-016-04-079, containing an area of 1,003.51 square meters, situated at Barangay Dao, Pagadian City, together with the new functional building and all improvements thereon, in favor of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Regional Office IX.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Referred to committee
Joint Committee Report No. 170 from the Committee on Planning & Landed Estates and Housing and Urban/Rural Community Development and the Committee on Laws, Rules and Policy Formulation, as presented by Honorable Lim, Jr., for Referral No. 15cc-0169, relative to the endorsed copy of a Deed of Exchange to be entered into by and between the City Government of Pagadian and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-PENRO) pertaining to Lot No. 223-part owned by the City Government of Pagadian and Lot Nos. 9812 and 2355, owned by the DENR-Regional Office IX–PENRO, with a request of the Honorable City Mayor for authority to enter into the same was also considered.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Referred to committee
Based on the findings of the concerned Committees–to which the foregoing matter was initially referred–that the aforementioned Deed of Exchange is no longer applicable, the body, upon formal motion of Honorable Lim, Jr., resolved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-0387, disapproving the request of the Honorable City Mayor for authority to enter into and execute a Deed Of Exchange with the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources-Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-PENRO), with reference to a City Government-owned parcel of land known as portion of Lot No. 223, covered by Tax Declaration No. 2019-001561, located in Barangay Dao, this city, for being moot and academic.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Referred to committee
Committee Report No. 171 from the Committee on Planning & Landed Estates and Housing and Urban/Rural Community Development, as reported by Honorable Lim, Jr., for Referral No. 15cc-0127 was next treated. Following the information made by the Committee Chair on their observations that the prerequisites for expropriation proceedings were not yet fully complied with, the body supported the recommendation to remand the request of the City Mayor which led to the passage of Resolution No. 2026-0388, remanding, without action, to the Honorable City Mayor the request for authority to initiate expropriation proceedings over Lot No. B-3-J, covered by transfer Certificate of Title No. 131-2019000776, with an aggregate land are of Three Hundred Three (303) Square Meters, registered in the name of Dionisio Rojo/Jimmy Rojo located in Barangay Balintawak, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, for the reason that the essential requirements and conditions precedent for the valid institution of expropriation proceedings have not yet been fully complied with.
A referral sends a measure to committee. It decides nothing.
Noted or received
The Notice of ERB Hearing on June 1, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning at the Office of the City Election Officer (COMELEC) for all Applications for Registration for the November 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) was deemed noted and to be put on file. Along with this action, copies of the same are to be furnished to all SP Members.
Noting or receiving a communication records its arrival. It is not a decision on its merits.
Continuation of the passage above
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Noted or received
Lastly, the invitation from the Philippine Councilors League-Regional Council as relayed by Honorable Bana was simply noted and filed.
Noting or receiving a communication records its arrival. It is not a decision on its merits.
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 eight (8) Council Members, namely: Honorable Roger L. Acedillo, Honorable Jackielyn Krystyl C. Bana, Honorable Ariel J. Lim, Jr., Honorable Ma. Alicia Elena V. Ariosa, Honorable Maphilindo Q. Obaob, Honorable Ronald Christopher Glenn L. Ariosa, Honorable Joan Szanne S. Pulmones, and Honorable Marylynn U. Tan.
Sometime later on during the course of the proceeding, the presence of Honorable Bienvenido C. Culve, Honorable Ann Marjorie N. Revelo, Honorable Lance Samuel F. Co, and Honorable Patrisha Kaye N. Asugas were recorded. The body also took note that Honorable Vice Mayor Monique Shaira Y. To was on leave.
Where the official source states no outcome
15 of the 34 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.
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- Amounts appear exactly as the council stated them. Nothing has been totalled, netted or converted.
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Official source
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