A resolution requesting acting Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary Recenita Logrunio to submit all city ordinances that require funding for its implementation to the Office of the City Mayor, was approved by the SP of Bacolod City yesterday.

Authored by Councilor El Cid Familiaran, the resolution said Article 414 of the Rules and Regulations Implementing the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that October 16 of the current year is the last day for the submission of the executive budget by the Local Chief Executive to the SP for the latter’s consideration.

A number of existing city ordinances, show that there are other approved measures that require budgetary allocation for it to become effective in implementation, it said

Meanwhile the SP also approved a resolution requesting the Department of Public Services, through Mayor Evelio Leonardia, to place adequate garbage bins and portalets in the venues of events and activities during the MassKara Festival.

Authored by Councilor Em Legaspi-Ang, the resolution said the MassKara Festival attracts thousands of people to Bacolod City to celebrate the festivities.

It said there is a need to place garbage bins in significant places during the activities in order to control or minimize littering and instill cleanliness and discipline among the citizenry. It also said that, to accommodate the needs of the people during the festivities and celebration, there is a need to place portalets in significant portions of the celebrations.

The resolution also urges the citizenry to observe cleanliness during the celebration of the MassKara Festival.*CGS

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