BAMBOO TRAINING PROJECT GRADUATION

VM Franz Ranches delivers his opening remarks during the graduation of participants in the bamboo training project.
Farmers and agriculturists who particpated in the bamboo training project pose with Mayor Eva Medina, Vice Mayor Franz Ranches, Mr. Romy Sta. Ana (seated at the right of the Mayor) and other officials of the city.

Mayor Medina and VM Ranches are amused with the samples of bamboo products being shown by Mr. Sta. Ana of the Philippine Bamboo Foundation, Inc.

ORDER OF BUSINESS (October 30, 2009)

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION - Hon. Audie Q. Agdamag
3. PAMBANSANG AWIT
4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT/INTRODUCTION of Children Legislators - Vice Mayor Franz Ranches
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES of October 19, 2009
6. REFFERENCE OF BUSINESS

A.COMMUNICATIONS:
a. FROM: Irene D. Queppet ( City Budget Officer)
RE: Supplemental Budget of Barangay III, and Barangay IV.
b. FROM: Medardo Estefa De Guzman ( City Police Superintendent)
RE: Traffic Violator Apprehension dated October 19,2009.
c. FROM: Ma. Fatima C. Antonio ( City Accountant)
RE: Financial Statement and Supporting Documents for the Quarter ended September 30,2009

B. FOR FIRST READING
a. Draft Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-03 An Ordinance appropriating the amount of 1,619,800.00 representing the share of the city government of Vigan from the tobacco excise taxes ( RA 7171) for the Infrastructure, Cooperatives and Livelihood projects.
Introduced By: SPM Loreto A. Quibilan.

7. COMMITTEE REPORT.
Committee on Finance
Joint Committee on Market and Revenues .

8. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS
FOR SECOND READING
A. Draft Resolution No. 09- 35 A Resolution Strongly Opposing The Passage And Calling For The Outright Rejection Of House Bill No. 24 And Urging The Honorable Members Of The 14th Congress To Uphold The Ruling Of The Supreme Court In The Case Of Lcp Vs. Comelec (G.R. No. 176951, G.R. No. 177499, G.R. No. 178056 November 18, 2008)

B. Draft Resolution No. 09-34“ A Resolution Authorizing The Local Chief Executive Mayor Eva Marie S. Medina To Enter Into A Contract Of Lease With New Javier Trading Corporation (Njtc) For The Purpose Of Leasing The Space In The 4th Module Of Vigan Public Market With An Approximate Area Of 1,200 Square Meters As A Location Of The Jtc Superstore-Vigan Market Branch.”

9. OTHER MATTERS

10. ADJOURNMENT
Giving of Tokens to the child legislators

MAJORITY OF MARKET VENDORS FAVOR THE COMING OF JTC SUPERSTORE AT THE 4TH MODULE OF THE VIGAN PUBLIC MARKET

VICE MAYOR FRANZ RANCHES(in stripes t-shirt) ATTENDS THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION CALLED BY THE COMMITTEES ON MARKET AND REVENUES REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF JTC SUPERSTORE TO OCCUPY A 1,200-SQUARE METER AREA AT THE 4TH MODULE OF THE VIGAN PUBLIC MARKET.

IT WAS LEARNED FROM MR. JOE EMPLEO, PRESIDENT OF THE VIGAN MARKET VENDORS ASSOCIATION THAT MAJORITY OF THE VENDORS ARE IN FAVOR OF THE ENTRY OF JTC SUPERSTORE AT THE VIGAN PUBLIC MARKET. NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE FEDERATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE METRO VIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALSO ENDORSED THE ENTRY OF JTC SUPERSTORE.

FAMILY DAY 2009

MRS. SHEILA LLANES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BARES HER TALENT DURING THE DANCESPORT COMPETITION HELD LAST OCTOBER 21,2009 ON THE OCCASION OF THE VIGAN CITY FAMILY DAY. DANCING WITH HER IS MR. MARK ESPIRITU

VIGAN CITY OFFICIALS DISTRIBUTE COMPUTER SETS TO MEMBERS OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS(OFW) FAMILY CIRCLE ASSOCIATION

DISTIBUTION OF LOAN PROCEEDS FROM THE VIGAN LIVELIHOOD FUND IN COOPERATION WITH THE NUEVA SEGOVIA CONSORTIUM OF COOPERATIVES

VICE MAYOR FRANZ RANCHES EXPLAINS TO MEMBERS OF THE NUEVA SEGOVIA CONSORTIUM OF COOPERATIVES THE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS OF THE VIGAN LIVELIHOOD FUND

A BORROWER RECEIVES THE PROCEEDS OF HER LOAN FROM MAYOR EVA MEDINA. WITNESSING THE EVENT ARE (L-R) COUNCILOR GEORGE VILLANUEVA, VICE MAYOR FRANZ RANCHES, COUNCILOR LORETO QUIBILAN AND (EXTREME RIGHT) NSCC CEO DIVINA QUEMI

VICE MAYOR RANCHES ATTENDS AYUSAN NORTE BRGY. FIESTA

INTERNATIONAL BOXING CHAMPION NONITO DONAIRE VISITS VIGAN

THE VIGAN SKILLS TRAINING INSTITUTE: Trailblazing in the fight against poverty

“Education is a key to economic prosperity.” The establishment of a Skills Training Institute in the City of Vigan is one of those identified during the Strategic Planning conducted in 2007. The aim is to provide technical education and training for Biguenos so that they will be equipped with the necessary skills in finding a job either locally or abroad. The City Government of Vigan recognizes the importance of manpower development in the field of job-generation.

The Vigan Skills Training Institute shall serve as training ground for butchers(eskwela de los mataderos), restorers(eskwela talyer), linguists(instituto de lenguages), cultural heritage specialist guides, hair stylists, make-up artists, bartenders, hotel workers among others. In collaboration with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the City of Vigan by virtue of a resolution allowed the use of its land by the former to serve as its Provincial Office in Ilocos Sur. On the otherhand, In response to the request of Mayor Eva Medina, the Vigan City Council allotted funds in a supplemental budget for the construction of the Vigan Skills Training Institute Building and the purchase of equipments and supplies. The Council also approved the creation of permanent positions needed for the Institute.

The recent inclusion of Vigan in the list of next wave cities, makes the situation even more encouraging. The Vigan Skills Training Institute shall also become a training center for the manpower pool needed for Business Process Outsourcing and I.T. –related businesses such as call and animation centers, legal and accounting services and the like. I’m optimistic that the outcome of this program shall truly redound to the benefit of the people.

PRAYER AND REFLECTION

DEAR LORD, AS WE TRY TO RECOVER FROM THE RAVAGES OF TYPHOONS ONDOY AND PEPENG, GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO FACE THE HARDSHIPS OF LIFE. GUIDE US SO THAT OUR FAITH IN YOU REMAINS UNWAVERING. MAKE US BEAR IN OUR MINDS THAT THESE TRIALS ARE NOT ONLY NATURAL BUT WITH A CORRESPONDING MAN-MADE CONTIBUTION.

ALMIGHTY LORD, MAKE THE FILIPINO NATION REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO PRACTICE PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. ENLIGHTEN ALL OF US TO CONTIBUTE SOMETHING FOR THE REDUCTION OF CARBON EMISSIONS SO THAT CLIMATE CHANGE CAN BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED.

MAKE US BE AWARE THAT THE UNREGULATED USE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES SUCH AS ABUSIVE MINING ,QUARRYING, AND ILLEGAL LOGGING DEGRADES THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE LANDSLIDES AND SOIL EROSION.

EMPOWER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COME UP WITH A SUSTAINABLE AND IMPLEMENTABLE PLAN, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE GENERAL WELFARE.

WE THANK YOU LORD FOR SPARING OUR BELOVED VIGAN FROM THE WORSE BUT WE PRAY AND SYMPATHIZE WITH THOSE HARDLY HIT BY THE CALAMITIES.

HELP US RISE AND RE-BUILD OUR COMMUNITIES. HELP US MAKE THE PHILIPPINES A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN. THIS WE ASK THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF MOTHER MARY. AMEN