RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DESIGNATED SECTORAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MUNICIPAL PEOPLE’S COUNCIL (MPC), AS IDENTIFIED UNDER MPC RESOLUTION NO. 002, SERIES OF 2026, TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND MECHANISMS OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE, INCLUDING MEETINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONSULTATIONS, AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS WHERE THE PARTICIPATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that every local government unit shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance and those essential to the promotion of the general welfare;

WHEREAS, Section 34 of the same Code encourages local government units to promote the establishment and operation of people’s and non-governmental organizations as active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy;

WHEREAS, Municipal Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2023, establishes the guidelines for partnering with duly accredited Roxas-based People’s Organizations (POs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the conceptualization, implementation, and evaluation of government programs, projects, activities, and functions;

WHEREAS, the meaningful participation of civil society organizations, people’s organizations, and community-based groups in local governance promotes transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and participatory decision-making in the formulation and implementation of policies, programs, projects, and activities that directly affect the welfare of the community;

WHEREAS, the Municipal People’s Council (MPC) serves as a mechanism through which civil society organizations and other community-based groups may articulate their respective sectoral concerns, provide recommendations, and actively participate in local development and governance initiatives;

WHEREAS, the Municipal People’s Council, through MPC Resolution No. 002, Series of 2026, identified and designated representatives from various sectors to serve as their respective voices and contribute to the development and implementation of responsive and inclusive local governance initiatives;

WHEREAS, the following individuals have been duly designated as sectoral representatives of the Municipal People’s Council, as identified under MPC Resolution No. 002, Series of 2026:

• Agricultural Sector – Mr. Randy Fetizanan;
• Fishermen Sector – Mr. Dante Arcasitas;
• Cooperatives Sector – Mr. Rodel Dizon and/or Mr. Rene Agbas;
• Education Sector – Dr. Minerva F. Castro, PhD;
• Senior Citizens Sector – Ms. Anaclita G. Dizon;
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Sector – Ms. Anette Guro;
• Peace and Order Sector – Mr. Jomar Maning and/or Mr. Ferdinand Fremista;
• Tourism Sector – Ms. Joan Sapilan;
• Transportation Sector – Mr. Jerrylon Panal; and
• Women Sector – Ms. Laudemer Dogomeo and/or Ms. Teofila Claud

WHEREAS, the recognition of these designated sectoral representatives will provide an avenue for their participation in relevant meetings, public hearings, consultations, dialogues, and other appropriate proceedings of the Municipal Government of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, where the inputs and perspectives of civil society and community representatives are deemed necessary and beneficial;

WHEREAS, the participation of these sectoral representatives will strengthen coordination between the Municipal Government and the Municipal People’s Council and help ensure that the concerns, recommendations, and interests of their respective sectors are heard and considered in matters affecting the municipality’s development and the general welfare of its constituents;

WHEREAS, the recognized sectoral representatives may be invited to and participate in relevant meetings, public hearings, consultations, dialogues, and other local governance activities, as may be appropriate to their respective sectors;

WHEREAS, that any subsequent changes in the designation of the aforementioned representatives shall be supported by appropriate documentation from the Municipal People’s Council and communicated to the concerned municipal offices for proper reference and record purposes;

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Robert A. Baticos duly seconded by Councilor King Philip B. Dimapilis –

BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to recognize the designated sectoral representatives of the Municipal People’s Council (MPC), as identified under MPC Resolution No. 002, series of 2026, to participate in various activities and mechanisms of local governance, including meetings, public hearings, consultations, and other proceedings where the participation of civil society and community representatives is deemed appropriate, namely:

• Agricultural Sector – Mr. Randy Fetizanan;
• Fishermen Sector – Mr. Dante Arcasitas;
• Cooperatives Sector – Mr. Rodel Dizon and/or Mr. Rene Agbas;
• Education Sector – Dr. Minerva F. Castro, PhD;
• Senior Citizens Sector – Ms. Anaclita G. Dizon;
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Sector – Ms. Anette Guro;
• Peace and Order Sector – Mr. Jomar Maning and/or Mr. Ferdinand Fremista;
• Tourism Sector – Ms. Joan Sapilan;
• Transportation Sector – Mr. Jerrylon Panal; and
• Women Sector – Ms. Laudemer Dogomeo and/or Ms. Teofila Claud

RESOLVED FURTHER that this recognition shall not, by itself, confer voting rights in all committee hearings conducted by the standing committees of the Sangguniang Bayan unless such rights or authority are separately provided by law or granted through the appropriate lawful process.

RESOLVED FINALLY that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Office of the Municipal Mayor, the Municipal People’s Council, the Municipal Planning and Development Office, and all other concerned municipal offices for their information, guidance, and appropriate action.

Adopted: 12 October 2026