Zamboanga City Council

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Zamboanga City Council

Consejo de la Ciudad de Zamboanga
Type
Type
Term limits
3 terms (9 years)
Leadership
Presiding Officer
Josephine Pareja, Liberal
Structure
Seats19 councilors (including 2 ex officio members and 1 reserved seat)
1 ex officio presiding officer
Political groups
Majority bloc (12):
  •   Liberal (6)
  •   UNA (3)
  •   Nonpartisan (3)

Minority bloc (7):

Length of term
3 years
AuthorityZamboanga City 1937 Charter
Local Government Code of the Philippines
Elections
Plurality-at-large voting (16 seats)
Indirect election (2 seats)
Acclamation (1 seat)
Last election
May 9, 2022
Next election
2025
Meeting place
Zamboanga Sangguniang Panglungsod Building
Website
Official website of the City Council of Zamboanga

The Zamboanga City Council (Chavacano: Consejo de la Ciudad de Zamboanga) is Zamboanga City's Sangguniang Panlungsod or local legislature.

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Currently composed of 19 members, with 16 councilors elected from Zamboanga City's two legislative districts and three (3) ex-officio members composed of the: (1) President of the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Lungsod ng Zamboanga (English: League of Barangays of the City of Zamboanga); (2) the President of the Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (English: Federation of Youth Councils); and (3) the Mandatory Representative of the indigenous peoples in Zamboanga City.

The presiding officer of the council is the Vice-Mayor, who is elected citywide.

The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under Zamboanga City's jurisdiction. The mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds supermajority.

Evolution

The first legislative body of Zamboanga was established in 1914 composed of councilors who represented the different districts of barrios of then-municipality of Zamboanga. When the City Charter of Zamboanga was signed on October 12, 1936, the municipal council was replaced by the City Council presided by the mayor and consisted of five councilors, the city treasurer and the city engineer. All members are appointed by the President of the Philippine Commonwealth.

With the passage of Republic Act No. 1210 on April 29, 1955, the position of mayor became elective and the post of vice-mayor was created. The Council also became elective and its membership was increased to eight presided by the vice-mayor.

During the Marcos regime, the city council was renamed to Sangguniang Panglungsod and its membership shuffled. The mayor became the presiding-officer while the vice-mayor became a regular member. Other representatives such as the agriculture, business and labor sectoral representatives; chairman of the Kabataan Barangay Federation and the president of the Association of Barangay Captains was added to the council. All members of the council except for the mayor and the vice-mayor are all appointed by the President.

After Marcos was deposed, a new Local Government Code was enacted in 1991 and the mayor was restored to the executive branch. The city council organization existed since.

The composition of the Council changed when the representation of the youth was left unfilled during the 2013 Sangguniang Kabataan elections by virtue of Republic Act No. 10362, [1] postponing the SK elections from 2013 to 2015 to pave way for reforms in the considered corrupt agency in the government. In 2013, the youth sector in the city has no representative to the Council effectively decreasing its membership from 18 to 17. The youth representation will be filled again in the upcoming 2016 elections. [2]

On 2014, the membership of the Council increased again by 1 as an assembly of the indigenous peoples in the city chose a representative to represent their interests in the Council. [3]

On 2018, the SK representation has been filled as the Philippines has conducted Barangay and SK elections since its second postponement in 2017.

Manner of election

Each of Zamboanga City's two legislative districts elects eight councilors to the council. In plurality-at-large voting, a voter may vote up to eight candidates, with the candidates having the eight highest number of votes being elected.

In addition, the Barangay chairmen and the SK chairmen throughout the city elect amongst themselves their representatives to the council. The representative of the indigenous peoples (IPs) in the city is elected by bonafide members of the IP Council of Elders who will serve with the same functions of a city councilor. Hence, there are 19 councilors.

City council elections are synchronized with other elections in the country. Elections are held every first Monday of May every third year since 1992.

Sangguniang Panglungsod Building, the seat of the legislative power of the Zamboanga City Government, located along Roseller T. Lim Boulevard. Consejo de la Ciudad de Zamboanga.JPG
Sangguniang Panglungsod Building, the seat of the legislative power of the Zamboanga City Government, located along Roseller T. Lim Boulevard.

Membership

As the presiding officer, the vice-mayor can only vote to break ties.

The list below comprises the members of the council: [4]

Current Membership of the Council (2019–2022)

Councilor Party DistrictTermsBlocBarangay of Registration
NumberStartsEnds
Perez, Jerry E. Nonpartisan LNB 1 2June 30, 2013MajorityGuiwan
Pioc, Cary John Nonpartisan SK 2 1May 25, 2018MinorityMercedes
Hanapi, Tungkuh [5] Nonpartisan IP 3 12016MajorityKasanyangan
Alavar, Miguel III LDP 2nd32011June 30, 2022Minority
Atilano, Elbert Sr. Liberal 1st2June 30, 2016June 30, 2022Majority
Dalipe, John Lakas-CMD 2nd1June 30, 2019June 30, 2022MajorityTetuan
dela Cruz, Crisanto PFP 1st1June 30, 2019June 30, 2022Majority
Edding, Al-Jihan UNA 2nd2June 30, 2016June 30, 2022Majority
Elago, Juan Climaco II UNA 2nd3June 30, 2013June 30, 2022Majority
Elago, Vincent Paul PDP-Laban 2nd1June 30, 2019June 30, 2022Minority
Guingona, Benjamin IV PDP-Laban 2nd3June 30, 2013June 30, 2022MinoritySta. Catalina
Jimenez, Cesar Sr.PAZ1st2June 30, 2016June 30, 2022MajorityAyala
Macrohon, Joselito LDP 1st1March 18, 2018 4 June 30, 2022MinoritySan Roque
Nuño, Lilibeth PDP-Laban 2nd2June 30, 2016June 30, 2022MinorityTaluksangay
Olaso, Khymer AdanAZAP1st1June 30, 2019June 30, 2022Minority
Omaga, KingPAZ1st1June 30, 2019June 30, 2022Majority
Pareja, Josephine Liberal 1st3June 30, 2013June 30, 2022MajorityTalisayan
Valesco, Rogelio Jr. LDP 1st1February 21, 2019 5 June 30, 2022Minority
Villaflores, Jimmy Liberal 2nd2June 30, 2016June 30, 2022MajoritySta. Catalina
Notes
1 The President of the Liga ng mga Barangay in Zamboanga City is an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
2 The President of the Pedersayon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan in Zamboanga City is an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
3 The Mandatory Representative of the Indigenous Peoples in Zamboanga City is an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
4 Former San Roque Barangay chairman Joselito Macrohon was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to fill in the vacancy of Councilor Mariano. Macrohon run for councilor last 2016 but lost. [6] [7]
5 Former councilor Rogelio Valesco, Jr. was appointed by President Duterte to fill in the remaining months of Valderrosa-Abubakar's term. [8]
Summary by party
PartyTotal %
PDP–Laban 315.7%
LDP 315.7%
Liberal 315.7%
UNA 210.5%
PAZ210.5%
PFP 15.3%
Lakas 15.3%
AZAP15.3%
Nonpartisan 315.7%
Total19100%
Summary
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District12345678
1st
2nd
Ex officio

Membership of the Council (2016–2019)

Councilor Party DistrictTermsBlocBarangay of Registration
NumberStartsEnds
Perez, Jerry E. Nonpartisan LNB 1 ~June 30, 2013MajorityGuiwan
Pioc, Cary John Nonpartisan SK 2 ~May 25, 2018MinorityMercedes
Hanapi, Tungkuh [5] Nonpartisan IP 3 ~2016MajorityKasanyangan
Valderrosa-Abubakar, Myra Paz LDP 1st3June 30, 2010July 30, 2018 6 Minority
Agan, Rommel UNA 2nd3June 30, 2010June 30, 2019Majority
Alavar, Miguel III LDP 2nd22011June 30, 2019Minority
Arquiza, Teodyver Liberal 2nd1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019MajorityTalon-Talon
Atilano, Elbert Sr. Liberal 1st1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019Majority
Bayot, Rodolfo Liberal 1st3June 30, 2010June 30, 2019MajorityTumaga
Cabato, Marxander Jaime LDP 1st1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019Minority
Edding, Al-Jihan UNA 2nd1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019Majority
Elago, Juan Climaco II UNA 2nd2June 30, 2013June 30, 2019Majority
Guingona, Benjamin IV LDP 2nd2June 30, 2013June 30, 2019MinoritySta. Catalina
Jimenez, Cesar Sr. Liberal 1st1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019MajorityAyala
Lim, Rodolfo LDP 1st1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019Minority
Macrohon, Joselito LDP 1st~March 18, 2018 5 June 30, 2019MinoritySan Roque
Mariano, Charlie LDP 1st2June 30, 2013November 29, 2017 4 Minority
Nuño, Lilibeth LDP 2nd1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019MinorityTaluksangay
Pareja, Josephine Liberal 1st2June 30, 2013June 30, 2019MajorityTalisayan
Valesco, Rogelio Jr. LDP 1st~February 21, 2019 7 June 30, 2019Minority
Villaflores, Jaime Liberal 2nd1June 30, 2016June 30, 2019MajoritySta. Catalina
Notes
1 The President of the Liga ng mga Barangay in Zamboanga City is an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
2 The President of the Pedersayon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan in Zamboanga City is an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
3 The Mandatory Representative of the Indigenous Peoples in Zamboanga City is an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.
4 Councilor Mariano was disqualified by COMELEC as he was found guilty by the Supreme Court for violation of Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 or the Bouncing Cheque Law prior to the 2016 elections making his seat vacant. [9] [10]
5 Former San Roque Barangay chairman Joselito Macrohon was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to fill in the vacancy of Councilor Mariano. Macrohon run for councilor last 2016 but lost. [6] [7]
6 Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to be regional director of Region IX Department of Tourism on July 30, 2018, vacating her seat. [11]
7 Former councilor Rogelio Valesco, Jr. was appointed by President Duterte to fill in the remaining months of Valderrosa-Abubakar's term. [8]
Summary
PartyTotal %
LDP 736.8%
Liberal 631.6%
UNA 315.7%
Nonpartisan 315.7%
Total19100%
Summary
PO
District12345678
1st
2nd
Ex officio

Membership of the Council (2013–2016)

Powers, duties and functions

The Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the city, is mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991 to[1]:

Furthermore, the following duties and functions are relegated to the Sangguniang Panlungsod:

Standing committees

2016–2019

There are 32 standing committees in the city council each headed by a city councilor. [13]

CommitteeChairpersonVice-Chairperson
Agriculture and Agrarian RelationsAl-Jihan EddingJuan Climaco Elago II
Anti-DrugsJerry E. PerezTeodyver A. Arquiza
AppointmentsElbert AtilanoJaime Villaflores
AppropriationsRommel AganJaime Villaflores
AwardsTeodyver ArquizaAl-Jihan Edding
CooperativesAl-Jihan EddingJuan Climaco Elago II
Disaster and Relief ServicesTeodyver ArquizaMarxander Jaime Cabato
EducationRodolfo BayotElbert Atilano
Elderly and Disadvantaged GroupsCesar Jimenez, Sr.Lilibeth M. Nuño
Energy and Public UtilitiesElbert Atilano
Ethics, Rules and PrivilegeJaime VillafloresRommel Agan
FranchiseRommel AganJaime Villaflores
Games and AmusementMarxander Jaime CabatoJaime Villaflores
Good GovernmentCesar Jimenez, Sr.Rommel Agan
Health and SanitationLilibeth M. NuñoJaime Villaflores
Human RightsRommel AganJaime Villaflores
Labor and Industrial RelationsJosephine ParejaRommel Agan
Markets and SlaugtherhouseRodolfo BayotAl-Jihan Edding
Muslim and Cultural AffairsTungkuh HanapiLilibeth M. Nuño
Natural Resources and Environment ProtectionCesar Jimenez, Sr.Josephine Pareja
Ordinances and ResolutionsCesar Jimenez, Sr.Juan Climaco Elago II
Peace and OrderJosephine ParejaCesar Jimenez, Sr.
Public WorksJaime VillafloresRommel Agan
Rural Affairs (Barangay Affairs)Jerry E. PerezJaime Villaflores
Science and TechnologyJuan Climaco Elago IIRodolfo Bayot
Social Works and WelfareTungkuh HanapiJaime Villaflores
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Foreign RelationsBenjamin Guingona IVElbert Atilano
Trade, Investment and IndustryRommel AganJuan Climaco Elago II
Urban Poor and People's Organization and NGOJosephine ParejaCesar Jimenez, Sr.
Ways and MeansRommel AganAl-Jihan Edding
Women, Children and Family WelfareMyra Paz AbubakarAl-Jihan Edding
Youth and Sports DevelopmentElbert AtilanoBenjamin Guingona IV

2013–2016

There are 32 standing committees in the city council each headed by a city councilor. [13]

CommitteeChairpersonVice-Chairperson
Agriculture and Agrarian RelationsMiguel Alavar IIILuis Biel III
Anti-DrugsJerry E. PerezRoel Natividad
AppointmentsJuan Climaco Elago IIRoel Natividad
AppropriationsRogelio Valesco, Jr.Benjamin Guingona IV
AwardsMiguel Alavar IIILuis Biel III
CooperativesMyra Paz AbubakarPercival Ramos
Disaster and Relief ServicesCesar Jimenez, Jr.Benjamin Guingona IV
EducationRogelio Valesco, Jr.Rodolfo Bayot
Elderly and Disadvantaged GroupsLuis Biel III
Energy and Public UtilitiesCharlie MarianoRoel Natividad
Ethics, Rules and PrivilegeLuis Biel IIICharlie Mariano
FranchiseLuis Biel IIIRoel Natividad
Games and AmusementJosephine ParejaVincent Paul Elago
Good GovernmentMelchor SadainCharlie Mariano
Health and SanitationVincent Paul ElagoMyra Paz Abubakar
Human RightsRommel AganRoel Natividad
Labor and Industrial RelationsMiguel Alavar IIIBenjamin Guingona IV
Markets and SlaugtherhouseEduardo Saavedra, Jr.Percival Ramos
Muslim and Cultural AffairsMyra Paz Abubakar
Natural Resources and Environment ProtectionCharlie Mariano
Ordinances and ResolutionsCharlie MarianoMiguel Alavar III
Peace and OrderJerry E. Perez
Public WorksEduardo Saavedra, Jr.Jerry E. Perez
Rural AffairsJerry E. PerezPercival Ramos
Science and TechnologyVincent Paul ElagoMyra Paz Abubakar
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Foreign RelationsVincent Paul ElagoRogelio Valesco, Jr.
Trade, Investment and IndustryBenjamin Guingona IVMiguel Alavar III
Urban Planning and Land UsePercival RamosJerry E. Perez
Urban Poor and People's Organization and NGOPercival RamosRodolfo Bayot
Ways and MeansBenjamin Guingona IVCharlie Mariano
Women, Children and Family WelfareMyra Paz AbubakarRogelio Valesco, Jr.
Youth and Sports DevelopmentRoel Natividad

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