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Leading the Way Toward Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Naga City

In a 2014 study by the World Wide Fund for Nature, it was revealed that Naga City is one of the most calamity-vulnerable cities in the Philippines. Aware of the disastrous effects brought about by global warming and conditioned by the staggering rise of fuel and electricity expenditures of the City Government last 2022, theContinue reading “Leading the Way Toward Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Naga City”

Raising the Bar for People Participation in Naga’s Legislative Process

Another landmark legislation by the people of Naga.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Naga City

Privilege Speech delivered during the 18th Regular Session of the 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Naga Our Acting Presiding Officer, Hon. Jessie Albeus, dear colleagues in the Sanggunian, friends and those watching online, good morning! It may not be apparent but there is a direct connection between using energy and the environment. The increaseContinue reading “Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Naga City”

Commemorating the 50th Year of the Colgante Bridge Tragedy

Privilege Speech during the 10th Regular Session of the 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod held September 13, 2022. Our Presiding Officer, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen.. Good morning! This coming Friday, September 16, marks the 50th year of the Colgante Bridge Tragedy, a disastrous event which led to the death of some 140 pilgrims and devotees during theContinue reading “Commemorating the 50th Year of the Colgante Bridge Tragedy”

Waste Reduction and Environmental Responsibility for the 2022 Peñafrancia Fiesta

Authorship Speech during the 7th Regular Session of the 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod. Madam Presiding Officer, fellow members of the Sanggunian, guests, and those watching online – a pleasant morning to all! Things are looking very exciting for the upcoming celebration of the 2022 Peñafrancia Fiesta. Especially, since it’s been two years since we last hadContinue reading “Waste Reduction and Environmental Responsibility for the 2022 Peñafrancia Fiesta”

Directive to the CSO Desk Officer to lead the inventory and compliance with DILG M.C. No. 2022-083

Privilege Speech of the Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales during the 2nd Regular Session of the 14th Sangguniang Panlungsod Madam Presiding Officer, Vice Mayor Nene De Asis, Fellow City Councilors, guests, friends, good morning! Last June 15, 2022, the DILG issued Memorandum Circular No. 2022-083 to provide guidelines on the accreditation of Civil Society Organizations andContinue reading “Directive to the CSO Desk Officer to lead the inventory and compliance with DILG M.C. No. 2022-083”

Authorship Speech on the Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Charging of, Against the Current Appropriatons, Prior Year Expenditures

(Delivered during the 140th Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod held on May 31, 2022) The Honorable Presiding Officer, Cecilia Veluz-De Asis, fellow members of the Sanggunian, City Youth Counterparts, friends and those watching online, a pleasant morning to all. Year in and year out, the City Government of Naga, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, in particular,Continue reading “Authorship Speech on the Proposed Ordinance Regulating the Charging of, Against the Current Appropriatons, Prior Year Expenditures”

Improved IT Systems towards Good Governance

Privilege Speech of the Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales (Regular Session held January 5, 2021) Why do we need an updated, functional and reliable website and not just a Facebook page? Our website should be the backbone of our online presence and social media should only be there to support our website and not take itsContinue reading “Improved IT Systems towards Good Governance”

Authorship Speech on the Proposed 2022 NCCDC Ordinance

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. In our agenda for first reading this morning is a proposed ordinance, by this representation, further updating the guidelines on the structure, organization and operation of the Naga City Cooperatives Development Council (NCCDC). The Naga City Cooperatives Development Council, first created through City Ordinance 1995-049, had already undergoneContinue reading “Authorship Speech on the Proposed 2022 NCCDC Ordinance”

Recommendations for the Effectivity and Responsiveness of Barangay Budgets

(Letter dated May 25, 2020 and addressed to the City Mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod) Dear Mayor and the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod, Through Resolution No. 2020-003 which was approved on January 7, 2020, the Special Committee on Barangay Budgets was created to ensure the approval of the 2020 Barangay Budgets within the firstContinue reading “Recommendations for the Effectivity and Responsiveness of Barangay Budgets”