Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

City oflloilo

EXCERPT FROM THE MlNUTES OF THE 26rn REGULAR SESSION OF THE 33RD
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF ILOlLO, PHILIPPINES, HELD AT
THE SESSION HALL, ILOILO TERMINAL MARKET BUILDING, J DE LEON STREET,
!LOILO CITY, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 201 l

PRESENT
HON. JOSE S ESPINOSA III
Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

HON. JOSHUA C. ALIM, Floor Leader Member

HON. LYNDON V. ACAP Member
HON. RODEL F. AGADO Member
HON. ROBERTO E. DIVINAGRACIA, Liga nga mga Brgy. Pres. Ex Officio Member
HON. JEFFREY P. GANZON Member
HON. R LEONE N. GEROCHI Member
HON. JASON R. GONZALES Member
HON. DAVID RAYMUND C. JAMORA Member
HON. SHEEN MARIE S. MABILOG, SK Federation Pres. Ex Officio Member
HON. PLARIDEL C. NAVA II Member
HON. NIELEX C. TUPAS Member
HON. EDWARD C. YEE Member
HON. PERLAS ZULUETA Member

ABSENT

HON. ELY A. EST ANTE, JR. Member

REGULATION ORDINANCE NO. 2011-572

fDffu/ AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE LOCAL TUBERCULOSIS COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF IWILO, APPOINTING THE MEMBERS THEREOF
J,,,0 Jl-31,.2Dtl AND SPECIFYING ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Sponsored by Councilor Lyndon V. Acap, co-sponsored by

Councilors Perla S. Zulueta, R. Leone N. Gerochi and Nielex C.
Tupas, duly seconded by Councilors Rode I F. Agado, Edward C.
Yee and Sheen Marie S. Mabilog

. WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of
1991, mandates the creation of different local special bodies in the government that are deemed
necessary in its operations;

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WHEREAS, one of the programs of the City Government of lloilo is preventive health
care

WHEREAS, tuberculosis os found still to be one of the leadmg causes ofmorb1d1ty rn the
City oflloilo, in the country and the rest of the world;

WHEREAS, recent studies and surveys reveal that tuberculosis is prevalent in urban
areas particularly where living conditions are miserable due to poor housing, overcrowding and
malnutrition;
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WHEREAS, the Social Mobilization on tuberculosis project with its volunteers, TB

Health Workers in Iloilo has been proven to be an effective strategy in TB control;

WHEREAS, the TB Health Volunteers being the primary movers in the implementation
of NTP- Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) strategy are also
susceptible and vulnerable on the possible effect of TB;

WHEREAS, the City of Iloilo joins the National Government in instituting an effective
program for Tubercnlosis Control through the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP).
The Directly-Observed Treatment Short Course (ADOTS) strategy of the National Tuberculosis
Control Program as provided in Executive Order No. 187, 21 March 2003 being the main
strategy to be applied for Tuberculosis Control in the City, shall likewise be the strategy to be
used in the City oflloilo;

WHEREAS, one of the thrust in the health programs of the local government unit is
towards Tuberculosis-free City oflloilo.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of

Iloilo, that

Section I - TITLE. - Creation of the Local Tuberculosis Council.

This Council shall be known as Local Tuberculosis Council which shall be under the full
supervision of the Local Chief Executive.

Section 2. Objective of the Local Tuberculosis Council

The main objective of the council is to address the growing concern of the city regarding
the prevalence of tuberculosis through Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization,
provision of support activities to patients and their families by way of medical, counseling and
other allowable assistance as stipulated in Executive Order 187.

Section 3. Composition. - The Local Tuberculosis Council shall be composed of the

following

Chairman The City Mayor

Vice Chatrman Chairman, SP Committee on Health and Sanitation
Members
\ I. City Health Officers
2. City Social and Development Officer
3. Chairman, lloilo City TB Task Force or his duly designated
representative
4. Chairman, Philippine Medical Association or his duly
designated representative
5. Department of Health representative
6 Department of Education representative
7. ABC Federation President (Liga ng mga Barangay)
8. SK Federation President
9. NGO representative - World Yision/RSAI (Rising Sun)
10. PTSI (Philippine Tuberculosis Society) representative
11. Citizen Iloilo Coalition against TB (CICAT) representative
Reg. Ord. No. 2011-572, July l3 2011 Page J

Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities. - The Local Tuberculosis Counci I shall:

I. Plan projects and activities for marginalized TB patients and their families.
2. Implement existing and new projects to respond to individual and collective needs of
patients and their families.
3. Foster advocacy and social mobilization of communities.
4. Recommend measure that would improve the existing program on health care
particularly those that are TB-related.
5. Proposed schemes that would deter the proliferation of tuberculosis.
6. Formulate policies to govern the implementation of projects/programs.
7. Assist the Local Government in assessing and evaluating the extent of tuberculosis in
the city.
8. Create committees, if necessary, to assist the council in the implementation of
projects and program.
9. To keep records as to the number of cases in each barangay.

Section s_ Creation of Barangay Tuberculosis and Development Council -

Section 5.1. Composition

Chairman Bai;ligay Chairman

Vice Chairman Chairman, Committee on Health, Barangay
Councilor
Members
1. Barangay Health Workers
2. Barangay Nutrition Scholars
3. SK Chairman
4. Peoples Organization, existing TB Task Force in
covered barangays of Social Mobilization Project
5. NGO, TB Task Force Federation
6. City Health Staff assigned in specific barangay

Section .5.2. Function

I. Survey of possible TB infected patient

2. Collection of sputum and transporting the same to the nearest laboratory for
processing.
Verification oflaboratory results for proper medication of infected patients
4. Periodic inspection of patients' progress under medication.

Section 6. Allocation and Sources of Funds

I. The City Government shall allocate funds to be used for their advocacy and actual
operation
2. The participant barangay may allocate funds from their general fund
3. Donation
4. Solicitation
5. NGO's financial support

Section 7. Meetings and Quorum. - The council shall meet at least once a month or as
often as may be necessary. The presence of the Chairman and the majority of the members of
the council shall constitute a quorum to transact officially. In the absence of the Chairman, the
Vice Chairman will preside the meeting.
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Reg.Orel No.2011-572July13 2011 Pagc4

Section 8. Repealing Clause. - All ordinances and other city ordinances, or any part
thereof which are inconsistent with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly. Should any provision of this ordinance be declared invalid, the validity of
other provision hereof shall be unaffected thereby.

Section 9. EITectivity - This ordinance shall take effect upon approval.

ENACTED, July 13, 2011.

I hereby certify to the correctness of the above quoted ordinance.

UTH H. ARROYO
Sec ary to the Sanggunianr

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