RESOLUTION FOR MDG

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIAN PANLUNGSOD OF ESCALANTE CITY HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 AT THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING AT 2:40 IN THE AFTERNOON.


RESOLUTION NO. 2010-078

A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING OUR SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE LEAGUE OF CITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES (LCP) AND THE UNITED NATIONS’ JOINT ADVOCACY IN THE ATTAINMENT OF THE EIGHT (8) MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGs) BY THE YEAR 2015, THAT WILL AT LEAST ENSURE THAT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ARE EFFECTIVELY ERADICATING POVERTY AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.

WHEREAS, in September 2000, one hundred and eighty-nine (189) UN member-countries -- rich and poor alike -- reaffirmed their commitment to peace and security, good governance, and attention to the most vulnerable with the adoption of the Millennium Declaration;

WHEREAS, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a set of eight time-bound, concrete and specific targets aimed at significantly reducing, if not decisively eradicating poverty, by the year 2015:

WHEREAS, containing commitments to achieve the eight MDGs and the specific targets under them by 2015, the Millennium Declaration reflects the vision of entire nations, working together with international and country-based organizations, to wipe out poverty and the worst forms of human deprivation, and lay the foundations for sustainable human development by the year 2015;

WHEREAS, the overarching need is to ensure that the MDGs are integrated into and given top priority in each committed country's development planning efforts: with efficient monitoring, localization, and advocacy systems put in place; crucial financing secured; multi-sectoral support mobilized; and an enabling environment created with an MDG-responsive policy framework and legislation;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to affirm as it hereby affirms our support and commitment for the League of Cities of The Philippines (LCP) and the UNITED NATIONS’ joint advocacy in the attainment of the eight (8) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the Year 2015, that will at least ensure that development initiatives are effectively eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable human development.

Adopted on motion of Hon. Eddie P. Villalon, seconded by Hon. Gilda F. Crsime, Hon. Johnny A. Gabriel, Hon. Alfonso A. Francisco, Hon. Romeo B. Torres, Jr. and Hon. Ned N. Zamora.













ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CORRECT:
TO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED:



(SGD) ATTY. SUELYN P. OPINA (SGD) HON. VIRGIE A. PASTOR
Secretary to the SP City Councilor /
Temporary Presiding Officer








NOTED:




(SGD) HON. MELECIO J. YAP, JR.
City Mayor

ESCALANTE CITY RESPONDS TO LEAGUE OF CITIES’ CALL TO “STAND UP TAKE ACTION, END POVERTY NOW” CAMPAIGN

Mayor Beboy Yap of Escalante was one among the 20 cities who responded to join this year’s “STAND UP AGAINST TAKE ACTION, END POVERTY NOW” also known as SUTA campaign of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) in line with its commitment to the United Nations to push for a massive information campaign and awareness regarding the Millennium Development Goals. World Leaders will meet on September 18, 2010 in New York for an MDG summit in order to assess how far each participating country has gone in terms of its effort and consciousness in attaining the MDG since it was collectively signed in September 2000. The advocacy shall culminate on September 2015.
The city launched its series of activities for SUTA campaign with Mayor Beboy Yap meeting the community of priests of the order of Carmelites of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish on September 6, 2010 to brief them with the data from the Community based Management System (CBMS) which was accomplished in 2006 particularly poverty indicators and socio economic profile of the city’s 21 barangays. Escalante City was among the pilot cities in the entire Philippines to work on the comprehensive database with the help of a nongovernment organization. City Planning and Development Coordinator Godofredo Reteracion gave insights and analysis and also provided the priests with information on the efforts of the city government in order to address economic issues and gaps.

Mr. Reteracion (Standing) orients priests on CBMS data with Mayor Beboy Yap
The priests were also informed of the city government’s commitment to conduct massive SUTA awareness in relation to MDG summit and agreed to be an active partner in this advocacy. The church will be ringing its bell for 10 minutes on September 18 for the Global Noise barrage at 12 noon.
Since the city is also celebrating its Tourism Month Celebration for the month of September, information regarding MDG and SUTA campaign was given out during its various activities. On-the-spot Painting contest participated in by elementary and secondary students was held last September 8, 2010 in which participants were able to receive MDG advocacy pins and ID slings.

The same were also given out for the participants of the Quiz Bee for elementary and secondary. At the end of every activity, information about the advocacy is being explained to the viewing public.

City Government approves Resolution No. 2010-078 affirming support and commitment to SUTA Campaign
Last September 16, 2010, the Sannguniang Panlungsod of Escalante headed by Vice Mayor Ester M. Ampil duly approved by Mayor Beboy Yap passed and approved Resolution No. 2010-078 whiche hereby affirms and approves the city’s support and commitment for the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and the United Nation’s joint advocacy in the attainment of the eight (8) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the year 2015, that will at least ensure that development initiatives are effectively eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable human development. (Please see attached copy of the resolution)
Mayor Beboy Yap has expressed his strong support towards the advocacy stressing that all his programs and projects are geared towards the attainment of the MDGs in the LGU level.

The City Tourism Office spearheads the culminating activity today, September 17, 2010 with the tourism staff wearing the advocacy t-shirts and pins. The advocacy billboard has also been posted all throughout the month.