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Malaysia’s anti-graft official pledges ‘thorough’ probe in airport extortion case as ‘middleman’ identified
The incident saw Malaysia’s tourism minister intervening to “rescue” a Chinese woman who was purportedly being extorted by immigration officials.
Categories: Asian News
HK police arrest fifth suspect in clampdown on prominent pro-democracy activists
July 06, 2023 7:50 PM
The man is accused of helping eight prominent overseas-based activists with bounties of HK$1 million ($172,800) for their arrest.
Categories: Asian News
Lawyers group holds legal forum
ACCRALAW Cebu held Wednesday, July 5, 2023, its 51st Annual Legal Forum as it tackled various developments with the new laws and regulations focusing on labor policies.
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law (Accralaw) is a firm composed of more than 170 lawyers and 160 non-legal personnel. This group of legal professionals provides cost-efficient services and its client base spans the entire business and industry continuum, as well as professional organizations and the general community.
Lawyer Eduardo Soleng Jr., one of the associates, said they held the forum to update their client about their new laws and regulations and to discuss a particular topic on a yearly basis.
“So in effect, instead of them bangling on the proceedings, instead of them committing mistakes in dealing with the employees, on how to run their business, we inform them ahead that these are the right things to do and right procedure to undertake to make sure that they follow what is legal,” he said.
Lawyer Alyward Consulta, one of the partners of Accralaw, said that one of the goals of this year's event is to give updates on clients on the recent progress in the legal landscape, as they want to be proactive to prevent disputes and guide them on how to properly run the business in accordance with the law.
One major topic discussed was the problems with the employer-employee relationship. Unfair dismissal, wage and hour disagreements, discrimination, harassment, and violation of employment contracts are some common labor complaints.
“Even in our constitution, we uphold full protection to labor but that does not lead employers without any right,” said lawyer Therese Marie P. Amor, one of the guest speakers.
She also talked about company policies and their validity.
The officials said that employers and employees can both benefit from Accralaw’s labor law practice's assistance in addressing labor disputes and assuring compliance with relevant labor regulations, such as the Philippine Labor Code. (Kimberly Goc-ong and Angel Leduna, CNU Interns)
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law (Accralaw) is a firm composed of more than 170 lawyers and 160 non-legal personnel. This group of legal professionals provides cost-efficient services and its client base spans the entire business and industry continuum, as well as professional organizations and the general community.
Lawyer Eduardo Soleng Jr., one of the associates, said they held the forum to update their client about their new laws and regulations and to discuss a particular topic on a yearly basis.
“So in effect, instead of them bangling on the proceedings, instead of them committing mistakes in dealing with the employees, on how to run their business, we inform them ahead that these are the right things to do and right procedure to undertake to make sure that they follow what is legal,” he said.
Lawyer Alyward Consulta, one of the partners of Accralaw, said that one of the goals of this year's event is to give updates on clients on the recent progress in the legal landscape, as they want to be proactive to prevent disputes and guide them on how to properly run the business in accordance with the law.
One major topic discussed was the problems with the employer-employee relationship. Unfair dismissal, wage and hour disagreements, discrimination, harassment, and violation of employment contracts are some common labor complaints.
“Even in our constitution, we uphold full protection to labor but that does not lead employers without any right,” said lawyer Therese Marie P. Amor, one of the guest speakers.
She also talked about company policies and their validity.
The officials said that employers and employees can both benefit from Accralaw’s labor law practice's assistance in addressing labor disputes and assuring compliance with relevant labor regulations, such as the Philippine Labor Code. (Kimberly Goc-ong and Angel Leduna, CNU Interns)
Categories: Philippines News
Lapu-Lapu allocates P800M for new City Hall building
LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Junard Chan has allocated P800 million for the construction of a new Lapu-Lapu City Hall building.
Chan announced this during his State of the City Address (Soca) on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
In the meantime, officials of the city are still trying to finalize the features and design of the new building.
"As of the moment, we're still at the planning stage," said Engr. Perla T. Amar of the Engineering City Office.
The officials said the City Hall’s offices and facilities need remodeling to ensure the safety of the employees.
Chan said their decision to improve the City Hall is an opportunity for them to transform a historic landmark into a modern one, adding that they will preserve the old foundation of the building.
"We are still talking to our technical experts," said lawyer James Allan Sayson from the Lapu-Lapu City Legal Office.
He said once the design is approved, construction will begin.
"One thing for sure is that the construction will begin before the end of the second term of our mayor," Sayson added. (Judie Liza Alantoson, CNU Intern)
Chan announced this during his State of the City Address (Soca) on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
In the meantime, officials of the city are still trying to finalize the features and design of the new building.
"As of the moment, we're still at the planning stage," said Engr. Perla T. Amar of the Engineering City Office.
The officials said the City Hall’s offices and facilities need remodeling to ensure the safety of the employees.
Chan said their decision to improve the City Hall is an opportunity for them to transform a historic landmark into a modern one, adding that they will preserve the old foundation of the building.
"We are still talking to our technical experts," said lawyer James Allan Sayson from the Lapu-Lapu City Legal Office.
He said once the design is approved, construction will begin.
"One thing for sure is that the construction will begin before the end of the second term of our mayor," Sayson added. (Judie Liza Alantoson, CNU Intern)
Categories: Philippines News
Over 6,000 structures to be affected by clearing operation
A TOTAL of 6,241 houses and business establishments in Cebu City will be affected of the three-meter easement clearing operation in the city's eight major rivers.
Lawyer Ronald Anthony Librando, executive director of the Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP), told SunStar Cebu on Thursday, July 6 2023, that the affected residents will be relocated to a temporary public housing that is set to be constructed at the South Road Properties.
He said the temporary public housing is still for bidding this month.
The City aims to build around 900 units in a span of three months.
Librando added that the clearing of the three-meter easement along rivers of structures and informal settlers will start once the temporary housing will be constructed.
"Kung naa na ang mga temporary housing, mao na ang time nga magstart na og clearing (Once the temporary housing is available, we will start the clearing)," he said.
Librando said the City Government has not provided financial assistance for the affected residents.
He also said that public consultations were already conducted in the different barangays.
He said the project is a great help as it will contribute to disaster reduction, access for emergency situations and environmental care.
The three-meter easement development project will restore eight major rivers -- Mahiga Creek, Lahug River, Butuanon River, Guadalupe River, Kinalumsan River, Tagunol Creek, Bulacao River and Estero de Parian. (Camille Erika Butas, CNU Intern)
Lawyer Ronald Anthony Librando, executive director of the Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP), told SunStar Cebu on Thursday, July 6 2023, that the affected residents will be relocated to a temporary public housing that is set to be constructed at the South Road Properties.
He said the temporary public housing is still for bidding this month.
The City aims to build around 900 units in a span of three months.
Librando added that the clearing of the three-meter easement along rivers of structures and informal settlers will start once the temporary housing will be constructed.
"Kung naa na ang mga temporary housing, mao na ang time nga magstart na og clearing (Once the temporary housing is available, we will start the clearing)," he said.
Librando said the City Government has not provided financial assistance for the affected residents.
He also said that public consultations were already conducted in the different barangays.
He said the project is a great help as it will contribute to disaster reduction, access for emergency situations and environmental care.
The three-meter easement development project will restore eight major rivers -- Mahiga Creek, Lahug River, Butuanon River, Guadalupe River, Kinalumsan River, Tagunol Creek, Bulacao River and Estero de Parian. (Camille Erika Butas, CNU Intern)
Categories: Philippines News
Woman loses cellphone to robbers while jogging in SRP
A 30-YEAR-OLD woman lost her cellphone to two motorcycle-riding men while she was jogging in South Road Properties past 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
The victim was identified as Nova Belle Sente Villapaz, single, a resident of Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City.
Villapaz claimed that two guys onboard a motorcycle appeared as she was jogging from her house towards South Road Properties.
The backrider then approached her, pointed a gun at her, declared a holdup, and demanded her cellphone.
Out of terror, she gave her P70,000 Iphone 13 Pro to the culprits, who were not wearing helmets.
The victim said one of the robbers had a black eye in his left eye.
Mambaling Police Station Chief Major Jonathan Bethooven Taneo said they will conduct an investigation to identify the suspects.(AYB, TPT)
The victim was identified as Nova Belle Sente Villapaz, single, a resident of Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City.
Villapaz claimed that two guys onboard a motorcycle appeared as she was jogging from her house towards South Road Properties.
The backrider then approached her, pointed a gun at her, declared a holdup, and demanded her cellphone.
Out of terror, she gave her P70,000 Iphone 13 Pro to the culprits, who were not wearing helmets.
The victim said one of the robbers had a black eye in his left eye.
Mambaling Police Station Chief Major Jonathan Bethooven Taneo said they will conduct an investigation to identify the suspects.(AYB, TPT)
Categories: Philippines News
From ‘facekinis’ to arm sleeves, sun protection gear sells out in China heatwave
July 06, 2023 7:05 PM
BEIJING - As temperatures hit a record roasting 40 deg C across multiple cities in China, how to shield one’s skin from the sun and stay cool has become a hot topic in the country.
Categories: Asian News
Truck driver loses leg after Talisay road accident
THE left leg of the driver of the six-wheeler truck was amputated after he met an accident at the stop light at the intersection of Rabaya Street and Cebu South Coastal Road in Barangay Cansojong, Talisay City past 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
The victim, Robertson Villaceran, 49, from Barangay Lorega San Miguel, Cebu City, was transporting scrap materials from Toledo City, midwest Cebu to a junk shop in Mandaue City at the time of the incident.
His truckboy, Ronnie Geonson, 34, who is also from Barangay Lorega San Miguel, escaped injury in the collision.
According to Geonson, their vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to crash into the truck in front of them, which then hit two other cars.
Villaceran's body was sandwiched between the front of the truck on the driver's side, which was completely wrecked by the force of the crash. (BBT, TPT)
The victim, Robertson Villaceran, 49, from Barangay Lorega San Miguel, Cebu City, was transporting scrap materials from Toledo City, midwest Cebu to a junk shop in Mandaue City at the time of the incident.
His truckboy, Ronnie Geonson, 34, who is also from Barangay Lorega San Miguel, escaped injury in the collision.
According to Geonson, their vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to crash into the truck in front of them, which then hit two other cars.
Villaceran's body was sandwiched between the front of the truck on the driver's side, which was completely wrecked by the force of the crash. (BBT, TPT)
Categories: Philippines News
Garcia to restore Argao’s heritage structure
CEBU Governor Gwendolyn Garcia pledged to provide funding for the renovation Casa Real in Argao town as one of the heritage sites that the Capitol will preserve and maintain.
On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the governor visited the municipality and made the announcement while touring the town's historic Casa Real or municipal hall.
Aside from its delicious torta, the municipality is well known for its historic buildings.
In 1608, the town of Argao was established.
Whereas the Casa Real was constructed during the Spanish era in the 1880s.
It is referred to as Cebu's oldest municipality.
However, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on October 15, 2013, caused damage to it.
The building is built of wood, stone, and clay-based tiles.
Garcia agreed to set aside money for the building's improvement after seeing firsthand the things that needed to be fixed at Casa Real.
Because there are so many memories and experiences associated with it, she urged preservation.
"Of course, it will be preserved. It's 400 years old. It's Magellan's time," the governor said in jest.
The governor, however, has not yet revealed the amount that will be allocated to restore the structure to its original condition.(ANV, TPT)
On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the governor visited the municipality and made the announcement while touring the town's historic Casa Real or municipal hall.
Aside from its delicious torta, the municipality is well known for its historic buildings.
In 1608, the town of Argao was established.
Whereas the Casa Real was constructed during the Spanish era in the 1880s.
It is referred to as Cebu's oldest municipality.
However, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on October 15, 2013, caused damage to it.
The building is built of wood, stone, and clay-based tiles.
Garcia agreed to set aside money for the building's improvement after seeing firsthand the things that needed to be fixed at Casa Real.
Because there are so many memories and experiences associated with it, she urged preservation.
"Of course, it will be preserved. It's 400 years old. It's Magellan's time," the governor said in jest.
The governor, however, has not yet revealed the amount that will be allocated to restore the structure to its original condition.(ANV, TPT)
Categories: Philippines News
Philippines, US troops begin bilateral marine-aviation exercise
MASA 2023 will involve the conduct of live fire drills, bilateral air assaults, airfield seizures, joint operations for arming and refueling, and other forms of aviation support activities.
Categories: Philippines News
Police to coordinate with CCLEX to identify persons who collected cash in SRP
THE Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is coordinating with the management of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) to obtain a copy of the closed circuit television (CCTV) footage from the area in order to identify the people who gathered the cash that was strewn along the viaduct of South Road Properties (SRP) last Tuesday morning, July 4, 2023.
Some kind-hearted people have already returned the money to the Mambaling Police Station.
Tony (not his real name) said he was transporting around P4 million in cash from a mall in SRP to their office in Mandaue City on a motorcycle when his backpack's zipper broke, causing it to open, letting the money bills fly out into the air.
Only around P700,000 was left in his bag.
People hurriedly exited their cars, including delivery drivers, to collect the cash that was scattered across the road.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Tony recovered at least P1.3 million in cash.
However, CCPO Chief Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog claimed that there are still a lot of persons who did not comply with their request to return the money.
The CCPO chief said that those who continue to ignore their calls will face charges.
They therefore worked with CCLEX to obtain a copy of the CCTV in order to identify the drivers who stole the money.
According to Dalogdog, they will get the license plates of the cars whose drivers stopped to help pick up the cash as seen on the CCTV film and have these checked with the Land Transportation Office to see who the registered owners of those cars are.
He added they will also verify Tony’s claim that the incident was not intentional.
They will also check Tony's assertion that the money in his backpack was worth P4 million.
The cops are looking into the collector's past and trying to figure out the amount of money Tony actually took from a Gcash Kiosk machine inside the SRP mall.(AYB, TPT)
Some kind-hearted people have already returned the money to the Mambaling Police Station.
Tony (not his real name) said he was transporting around P4 million in cash from a mall in SRP to their office in Mandaue City on a motorcycle when his backpack's zipper broke, causing it to open, letting the money bills fly out into the air.
Only around P700,000 was left in his bag.
People hurriedly exited their cars, including delivery drivers, to collect the cash that was scattered across the road.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Tony recovered at least P1.3 million in cash.
However, CCPO Chief Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog claimed that there are still a lot of persons who did not comply with their request to return the money.
The CCPO chief said that those who continue to ignore their calls will face charges.
They therefore worked with CCLEX to obtain a copy of the CCTV in order to identify the drivers who stole the money.
According to Dalogdog, they will get the license plates of the cars whose drivers stopped to help pick up the cash as seen on the CCTV film and have these checked with the Land Transportation Office to see who the registered owners of those cars are.
He added they will also verify Tony’s claim that the incident was not intentional.
They will also check Tony's assertion that the money in his backpack was worth P4 million.
The cops are looking into the collector's past and trying to figure out the amount of money Tony actually took from a Gcash Kiosk machine inside the SRP mall.(AYB, TPT)
Categories: Philippines News
Suicide numbers rise among China’s young amid pressure to excel in school
July 06, 2023 6:42 PM
The number of children aged five to 14 who died by suicide jumped nearly 10 per cent annually from 2010 to 2021.
Categories: Asian News
Lawyer wanted by Hong Kong says he was exercising his rights in Australia
July 06, 2023 6:30 PM
Kevin Yam is one of eight overseas-based activists accused by Hong Kong police of “serious” national security offences.
Categories: Asian News
Senior Citizens Affairs committee formed
THE Cebu City Council has created one additional panel, the Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs, for its second fiscal year, while two members from the minority bloc were given a membership under the Committee on Youth and Sports Development and Committee on Labor, Employment Cooperative and Livelihood.
The Committee on Senior Citizen Affairs has Councilor Pastor Alcover as chairman, Councilor Pancrasio Esparis as vice chairman, and Councilors Noel Wenceslao, Joel Garganera, and James Cuenco as members who are in charge of lobbying measures for senior citizens.
Opposition Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa is now part of the Committee on Labor, Employment, Cooperative and Livelihood, while opposition Councilor Mary Ann De los Santos is part of Committee on Youth And Sports Development.
The council made a reorganization during the second inaugural session on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
During the session, opposition Councilor Nestor Archival raised his point regarding the executive sessions performed by the Council, saying they are limited.
Archival requested an executive hour during the session to have legislative concerns and suggestions more participative and transparent to the public.
"If there is an executive session which has a very important discussion, ang konsehal ra ang nag sponsor og ang presiding officer ra nakasabot. How can you bring this issue to the public and of course the media if limitado ra," said Archival.
Majority floor leader Councilor Pesquera and other councilors have stated that the items discussed during the executive session are sensitive and that for the longest time, executive sessions are always closed doors.
"Not satisfied actually, but I'm just giving it up for purposes of something like we agree something," said Archival when asked if he was satisfied with the explanation of Pesquera and other councilors.
The City Council currently has 28 committees, as follows:
Committee on Budget and Finance
Chairman: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: James Anthony R. Cuenco, Philip S. Zafra, and Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Committee on Social Services
Chairman: Pancrasio I. Esparis
Vice Chairman: Edgardo N. Labella II
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Phillip S. Zafra, and Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Committee on Housing
Chairman: Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Vice Chairman: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Members: Jerry L. Guardo, Jocelyn G. Pesquera and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Youth And Sports Development
Chairman: Jessica P. Resch
Vice Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Members: Joel C. Garganera, Mary Ann C. Delos Santos, and Edgardo N. Labella II
Committee on Public Services
Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Vice Chairman: Edgardo N. Labella II
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Pancrasio I. Esparis, and Jerry L. Guardo
Committee on Labor, Employment, Cooperative and Livelihood
Chairman: Edgardo N. Labella II
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Jose Lorenzo R. Abellanosa, and Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship
Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Vice Chairman: Rey M. Gealon
Members: Edgardo N. Labella II, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Committee on Markets
Chairman: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Vice Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Members: Pancrasio I. Esparis, Rey M. Gealon and Jerry L. Guardo
Committee on Infrastructure
Chairman: Jerry L. Guardo
Vice Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Members: Pancrasio I. Esparis, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Urban Planning
Chairman: Jerry L. Guardo
Vice Chairman: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Members: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr., Jocelyn G. Pesquera, and Rey M. Gealon
Committee on Public Order
Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Pastor M. Alcover Jr. and Pancrasio I. Esparis
Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Safety and Climate Change Adaptation
Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Vice Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Edgardo N. Labella II, and Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Committee on Health, Hospital Services and Sanitation
Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Phillip S. Zafra, and Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Committee on Laws, Ordinances and Styling
Chairman: Rey M. Gealon
Vice Chairman: Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Members: Jocelyn G. Pesquera, James Anthony R. Cuenco, and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Education, Science and Technology
Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: Edgardo N. Labella II, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Scholarship Program
Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Vice Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Members: Joel C. Garganera, Jocelyn G. Pesquera, and Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Committee on Barangay Affairs
Chairman: Franklyn O. Ong
Vice Chairman: Pancrasio I. Esparis
Members: Pastor M. Alcover Jr., Rey M. Gealon, and Joel C. Garganera
Committee on Games and Amusement
Chairman: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Pastor M. Alcover Jr., Jerry L. Guardo, and Rey M. Gealon
Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture
Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Vice Chairman: Eduardo N. Labella II
Members: Joel C. Garganera, Renato Z. Osmeña Jr., and James Anthony R. Cuenco
Committee on Sister Cities Relations And Big Brother Program
Chairman: James Anthony R. Cuenco
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, Donaldo C. Hontiveros, and Eduardo N. Labella II
Committee on Agriculture And Rural Development
Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover, Jr.
Vice Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Members: James Anthony R. Cuenco, Raymond Alvin N. Garcia, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Environmental Natural Resources, and Energy
Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Vice Chairman: Rey M. Gealon
Members: Jerry L. Guardo, Donaldo C. Hontiveros, and Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Committee on Transportation, Communication
Chairman: James Anthony R. Cuenco
Vice Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Women, LGBTQ and Family Affairs
Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Edgardo N. Labella II, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Information and Communication Technology, and Other Utilities
Chairman: Eduardo N. Labella II
Vice Chairman: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Members: Jerry L. Guardo, Rey M. Gealon, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Animal Welfare
Chairman: Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Vice Chairman: Philip S. Zafra
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Edgardo N. Labella II, and Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Committee on Senior Citizens Affair
Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Vice Chairman: Pancrasio I. Esparis
Members: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, Joel C. Garganera, and James Anthony R. Cuenco
Committee on House Rules and Oversight Committee
Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Vice Chairman: James Anthony R. Cuenco
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Raymond Alvin N. Garcia, and Philip S. Zafra
Councilors Alcover, Hontiveros, and Pesquera hold the most committees. (RJM)
The Committee on Senior Citizen Affairs has Councilor Pastor Alcover as chairman, Councilor Pancrasio Esparis as vice chairman, and Councilors Noel Wenceslao, Joel Garganera, and James Cuenco as members who are in charge of lobbying measures for senior citizens.
Opposition Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa is now part of the Committee on Labor, Employment, Cooperative and Livelihood, while opposition Councilor Mary Ann De los Santos is part of Committee on Youth And Sports Development.
The council made a reorganization during the second inaugural session on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
During the session, opposition Councilor Nestor Archival raised his point regarding the executive sessions performed by the Council, saying they are limited.
Archival requested an executive hour during the session to have legislative concerns and suggestions more participative and transparent to the public.
"If there is an executive session which has a very important discussion, ang konsehal ra ang nag sponsor og ang presiding officer ra nakasabot. How can you bring this issue to the public and of course the media if limitado ra," said Archival.
Majority floor leader Councilor Pesquera and other councilors have stated that the items discussed during the executive session are sensitive and that for the longest time, executive sessions are always closed doors.
"Not satisfied actually, but I'm just giving it up for purposes of something like we agree something," said Archival when asked if he was satisfied with the explanation of Pesquera and other councilors.
The City Council currently has 28 committees, as follows:
Committee on Budget and Finance
Chairman: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: James Anthony R. Cuenco, Philip S. Zafra, and Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Committee on Social Services
Chairman: Pancrasio I. Esparis
Vice Chairman: Edgardo N. Labella II
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Phillip S. Zafra, and Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Committee on Housing
Chairman: Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Vice Chairman: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Members: Jerry L. Guardo, Jocelyn G. Pesquera and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Youth And Sports Development
Chairman: Jessica P. Resch
Vice Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Members: Joel C. Garganera, Mary Ann C. Delos Santos, and Edgardo N. Labella II
Committee on Public Services
Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Vice Chairman: Edgardo N. Labella II
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Pancrasio I. Esparis, and Jerry L. Guardo
Committee on Labor, Employment, Cooperative and Livelihood
Chairman: Edgardo N. Labella II
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Jose Lorenzo R. Abellanosa, and Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship
Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Vice Chairman: Rey M. Gealon
Members: Edgardo N. Labella II, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Committee on Markets
Chairman: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Vice Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Members: Pancrasio I. Esparis, Rey M. Gealon and Jerry L. Guardo
Committee on Infrastructure
Chairman: Jerry L. Guardo
Vice Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Members: Pancrasio I. Esparis, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Urban Planning
Chairman: Jerry L. Guardo
Vice Chairman: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Members: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr., Jocelyn G. Pesquera, and Rey M. Gealon
Committee on Public Order
Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Pastor M. Alcover Jr. and Pancrasio I. Esparis
Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Safety and Climate Change Adaptation
Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Vice Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Edgardo N. Labella II, and Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao
Committee on Health, Hospital Services and Sanitation
Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Donaldo C. Hontiveros, Phillip S. Zafra, and Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Committee on Laws, Ordinances and Styling
Chairman: Rey M. Gealon
Vice Chairman: Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Members: Jocelyn G. Pesquera, James Anthony R. Cuenco, and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Education, Science and Technology
Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: Edgardo N. Labella II, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Phillip S. Zafra
Committee on Scholarship Program
Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Vice Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Members: Joel C. Garganera, Jocelyn G. Pesquera, and Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Committee on Barangay Affairs
Chairman: Franklyn O. Ong
Vice Chairman: Pancrasio I. Esparis
Members: Pastor M. Alcover Jr., Rey M. Gealon, and Joel C. Garganera
Committee on Games and Amusement
Chairman: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Pastor M. Alcover Jr., Jerry L. Guardo, and Rey M. Gealon
Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture
Chairman: Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Vice Chairman: Eduardo N. Labella II
Members: Joel C. Garganera, Renato Z. Osmeña Jr., and James Anthony R. Cuenco
Committee on Sister Cities Relations And Big Brother Program
Chairman: James Anthony R. Cuenco
Vice Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Members: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, Donaldo C. Hontiveros, and Eduardo N. Labella II
Committee on Agriculture And Rural Development
Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover, Jr.
Vice Chairman: Phillip S. Zafra
Members: James Anthony R. Cuenco, Raymond Alvin N. Garcia, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Environmental Natural Resources, and Energy
Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Vice Chairman: Rey M. Gealon
Members: Jerry L. Guardo, Donaldo C. Hontiveros, and Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Committee on Transportation, Communication
Chairman: James Anthony R. Cuenco
Vice Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Women, LGBTQ and Family Affairs
Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Vice Chairman: Joel C. Garganera
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Edgardo N. Labella II, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Information and Communication Technology, and Other Utilities
Chairman: Eduardo N. Labella II
Vice Chairman: Renato Z. Osmeña Jr.
Members: Jerry L. Guardo, Rey M. Gealon, and Donaldo C. Hontiveros
Committee on Animal Welfare
Chairman: Raymond Alvin N. Garcia
Vice Chairman: Philip S. Zafra
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Edgardo N. Labella II, and Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Committee on Senior Citizens Affair
Chairman: Pastor M. Alcover Jr.
Vice Chairman: Pancrasio I. Esparis
Members: Noel Eleuterio G. Wenceslao, Joel C. Garganera, and James Anthony R. Cuenco
Committee on House Rules and Oversight Committee
Chairman: Jocelyn G. Pesquera
Vice Chairman: James Anthony R. Cuenco
Members: Rey M. Gealon, Raymond Alvin N. Garcia, and Philip S. Zafra
Councilors Alcover, Hontiveros, and Pesquera hold the most committees. (RJM)
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