20th Regular Session Sangguniang Panlungsod November 26, 2013
Five Members of the August Body rendered speeches during the Privilege Hour. Hon. Cesar Yap, Jr. gave a speech entitled “Pity the Poor” which was accompanied by a short power point presentation. He was followed by Hon. Krizza Fernando and Hon. Maria Capapas, both of which expressed their fond farewells as well as their deep appreciation for having been able to serve the people of their beloved City for 3 years as ex-officio members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Hon. Julius Abela then stood at the rostrum to update the members of the August Body about what transpired during the City Development Council Meeting which took place that morning at the Nesta’s Hilltop Restaurant. Afterwards, Hon. Vice Mayor Ronnie T. Dadivas relinquished his ‘Chair’ as Presiding Officer to Hon. Powell Del Rosario, in order to render his speech regarding his proposed resolution expressing profound gratitude to all the individuals, organizations, foundations for their generosity and swift response in aid of the Typhoon Yolanda victims in Roxas City.
Among the important matters taken up afterwards was the approval of a resolution authorizing the City Mayor to enter into and sign a MOA between the Roxas City Government and the PHILHEALTH, regarding the implementation of the Primary Care Benefits 2 package in the City of Roxas which will include free medicines for Hypertension, Diabetes and High Cholesterol. A resolution condoning or waiving the fees for certifications and clearances in the respective offices of the City Government of Roxas to give due consideration to typhoon Yolanda affected constituents of the City of Roxas and Province of Capiz was also approved unanimously.
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