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The Majayjay Municipal Council (Filipino: Sangguniang Bayan ng Majayjay) is Majayjay's Sangguniang Bayan or legislative body. The council has 10 members which is composed of eight Councilors, one ex officio member elected from the ranks of barangay (village) Chairman, one ex officio member elected from the ranks of Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) Chairman and one Presiding officer. The Vice Mayor of the town is the Presiding officer of the Council, who is elected townwide.
The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under the town's jurisdiction. The Mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds Supermajority.
Powers, Duties and Functions
[edit]The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160), which establishes the Sangguniang Bayan as the town's legislative body, contains the following requirements:[1]
- Pass legislation;
- Consent to resolutions;
- Adequate funding for the town's and its residents' general wellbeing; and
- Make sure the town is exercising it's corporate rights in accordance with Section 22 of the Local Government Code.
Additionally, the Sangguniang Bayan is given responsibility for the following tasks and activities:[1]
- Approve the resolutions and ordinances required for an effective and efficient municipal government;
- Generate and maximize the utilization of funds and resources for the town's development plans, program goals, and top priorities as specified in Section 18 of the Local Government Code of 1991, paying special attention to expansion and improvement in the entire metropolis and agro-industrial development;
- Pass laws awarding franchises and permitting the issuance of permits or licenses, subject to the guidelines in Book II of the Local Government Code of 1991, but with conditions and goals intended to advance the welfare of the town's residents;
- Control activities pertaining to the use of land, building's, and structures inside the town to advance the welfare of its populace as a whole;
- Approve ordinances that would guarantee the effective and efficient provision of the fundamental facilities and services as specified in Section 17 of the Local Government Code; and
- Use any additional powers and carry out any additional tasks or obligations outlined in a law or ordinance.
Membership
[edit]The town elect's eight members of the council at-large. In plurality-at-large voting, a voter may vote for up to eight candidates and the candidates with the eight highest numbers of votes are elected.[2] Barangay and SK chairman's throughout the town each elect a representative to the council, for a total of 10 councilors. Municipal Council elections are synchronized with other elections in the Country, which have been held on the second Monday of May every third year since 1992.[3]
Membership (2022–2025)
[edit]| Majayjay Municipal Council | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Juan Ariel A. Argañosa Jr. | Aksyon | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Gabriel A. Mentilla | Aksyon | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Celestino Norman O. Sotto | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | Nacionalista | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Felix U. Arnuco | Independent | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Jauncho M. Andaya | Nacionalista | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Anastacio U. Hernandez | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Ma. Fe B. Cabonce | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| Pia M. Ceria | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2022 |
30 June 2025 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Onofre G. Andaya | Nonpartisan (Sta. Catalina) |
16 July 2018 |
15 December 2023 | |||
| Margarito P. Gripo |
Nonpartisan (Oobi) |
15 December 2023 |
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| SK Federation President | ||||||
| David John P. Jacildo | Nonpartisan (Villa Nogales) |
29 May 2018 |
14 November 2023 | |||
| Brian E. Fresco | Nonpartisan (Oobi) |
14 November 2023 |
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Past Councils
[edit]Membership (2019–2022)
[edit]| Majayjay Municipal Council | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Lauro C. Mentilla | Nacionalista | 30 June 2019 |
4 March 2020 | |||
| Juan Ariel A. Argañosa Jr. |
PDP–Laban | 4 March 2020 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Juan Ariel A. Argañosa Jr. |
PDP–Laban | 30 June 2019 |
4 March 2020 | |||
| Celestino Norman O. Sotto |
PDP–Laban | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Pia M. Ceria | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Ma. Fe B. Cabonce |
Nacionalista | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Anastacio U. Hernandez |
PDP–Laban | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Efren T. Bituin | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Ma. Thess A. Melendez |
PDP–Laban | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Leonor G. Andaya |
Nacionalista | 30 June 2019 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| Edgardo S. Zornosa |
PDP–Laban | 7 January 2021 |
30 June 2022 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Onofre G. Andaya |
Nonpartisan (Sta. Catalina) |
16 June 2018 |
15 December 2023 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| David John P. Jacildo | Nonpartisan (Villa Nogales) |
29 May 2018 |
14 November 2023 | |||
Membership (2016–2019)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | Liberal | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Edison S. Reyes | NPC | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Efren T. Bituin | Liberal | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Juancho M. Andaya |
Liberal | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Edgardo S. Zornosa |
NPC | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Celestino Norman O. Sotto |
UNA | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Ma. Thess A. Melendez |
Liberal | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Valeriano O. Vito Jr. |
Independent | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| Pia M. Ceria | NPC | 30 June 2016 |
30 June 2019 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Margarito P. Gripo |
Nonpartisan (Oobi) |
9 December 2013 |
16 June 2018 | |||
| Onofre G. Andaya |
Nonpartisan (Sta. Catalina) |
16 June 2018 |
15 December 2023 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Vacant | 30 November 2013 |
29 May 2018 | ||||
| David John P. Jacildo |
Nonpartisan (Villa Nogales) |
29 May 2018 |
14 November 2023 | |||
Membership (2013–2016)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Lauro C. Mentilla | Nacionalista | 30 June 2013 |
18 March 2014 | |||
| Valeriano O. Vito Jr. |
PDP–Laban | 18 March 2014 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Valeriano O. Vito Jr. |
PDP–Laban | 30 June 2013 |
18 March 2014 | |||
| Carlo Invinzor B. Clado |
Nacionalista | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Godofredo A. Estupigan | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Ma. Thess A. Melendez |
PDP–Laban | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Florencio A. Armenta | PDP–Laban | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Juancho M. Andaya |
Nacionalista | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Mario O. Mercolisa Jr. | Nacionalista | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Antonio Mario S. Zornosa Jr. |
Nacionalista | 30 June 2013 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| Manuel Danilo A. Vito |
PDP–Laban | 23 June 2014 |
30 June 2016 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Bernardo I. De Villa |
Nonpartisan (Villa Nogales) |
7 December 2010 |
9 December 2013 | |||
| Margarito P. Gripo |
Nonpartisan (Oobi) |
9 December 2013 |
16 June 2018 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Victor M. Gruezo III |
Nonpartisan | 3 December 2010 |
30 November 2013 | |||
| Vacant | 30 November 2013 |
1 June 2018 | ||||
Membership (2010–2013)
[edit]| Majayjay Municipal Council | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Ana Linda C. Rosas |
LDP | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Lauro C. Mentilla | LDP | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Victorio Z. Ronabio |
Lakas–Kampi | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Mauro C. Aragon | Lakas–Kampi | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Juancho M. Andaya | LDP | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Godofredo A. Estupigan | Lakas–Kampi | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Antonio Mario S. Zornosa Jr. |
LDP | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Mario O. Mercolisa Jr. | Lakas–Kampi | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| Jovanie Ann G. Esquillo |
Lakas–Kampi | 30 June 2010 |
30 June 2013 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Florencio A. Armenta | Nonpartisan (Piit) |
11 December 2007 |
7 December 2010 | |||
| Bernardo I. De Villa |
Nonpartisan (Villa Nogales) |
7 December 2010 |
9 December 2013 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Ashley Fredelyn Lore S. Estupigan | Nonpartisan (Banti) |
6 December 2007 |
3 December 2010 | |||
| Victor M. Gruezo III |
Nonpartisan | 3 December 2010 |
30 November 2013 | |||
Membership (2007–2010)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Avelino M. Merestela | LDP | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Ana Linda P. Clarito |
LDP | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Lauro C. Mentilla | LDP | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Godofredo A. Estupigan | LDP | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Jovanie Ann G. Esquillo |
Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Merdin Margaret M. Coria | LDP | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Mario O. Mercolisa Jr. | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Antonio Mario S. Zornosa Jr. |
LDP | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| Alejo T. Vito | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2007 |
30 June 2010 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Reggie S. Robel | Nonpartisan (Pangil) |
23 August 2002 |
11 December 2007 | |||
| Florencio A. Armenta | Nonpartisan (Piit) |
11 December 2007 |
7 December 2010 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Pulcheria M. Gruezo | Nonpartisan | 18 August 2002 |
6 December 2007 | |||
| Ashley Fredelyn Lore S. Estupigan | Nonpartisan (Banti) |
6 December 2007 |
3 December 2010 | |||
Membership (2004–2007)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Teofilo B. Guera | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Jovanie Ann Z. Gruezo |
Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Ana Linda P. Clarito |
LDP | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Merdin Margaret M. Coria |
Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Pio Ruben G. Modina | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Alejo T. Vito | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Rodrigo C. Monteagudo | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| Matias M. Palentinos | Lakas–CMD | 30 June 2004 |
30 June 2007 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Reggie S. Robel | Nonpartisan (Pangil) |
23 August 2002 |
11 December 2007 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Pulcheria M. Gruezo |
Nonpartisan | 18 August 2002 |
6 December 2007 | |||
Membership (2001–2004)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Avelino M. Merestela | PMP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Rey Gregory L. Cube |
Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | PMP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Mario M. Nombrado |
PMP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Teofilo B. Guera | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Cesar C. Urcia | PMP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Ernesto D. Coria | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Rodolfo G. Tan | KAMPI | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| Alejo T. Vito | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 2001 |
30 June 2004 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Reggie S. Robel | Nonpartisan (Pangil) |
26 May 1997 |
23 August 2002 | |||
| 23 August 2002 |
11 December 2007 | |||||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Clarissa B. Borel | Nonpartisan | 15 May 1996 |
18 August 2002 | |||
| Pulcheria M. Gruezo | Nonpartisan | 18 August 2002 |
6 December 2007 | |||
Membership (1998–2001)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Mario E. Mercolisa | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Victorino C. Rodillas | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Avelino M. Merestela | Liberal | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | Liberal | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Rey Gregory L. Cube | LAMMP | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Mario M. Nombrado | NPC | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Ernesto D. Coria | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Pio Ruben G. Modina | NPC | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| Teofilo B. Guera | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1998 |
30 June 2001 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Reggie S. Robel | Nonpartisan (Pangil) |
26 May 1997 |
23 August 2002 | |||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Clarissa B. Borel | Nonpartisan | 15 May 1996 |
18 August 2002 | |||
Membership (1995–1998)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Leon V. Sobreviñas | LDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Mario E. Mercolisa | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Dominador P. Eñar | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Elisa Corazon R. Gozo | LDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Mario M. Nombrado | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Cesar C. Urcia | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Ernesto D. Coria | LDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Nicandro D. Ordoñez | Lakas–NUCD–UMDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| Benjamin P. Reodica | LDP | 30 June 1995 |
30 June 1998 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Reggie S. Robel | Nonpartisan (Pangil) |
24 May 1994 |
26 May 1997 | |||
| 26 May 1997 |
23 August 2002 | |||||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Redelio C. Camutin | Nonpartisan | 16 December 1992 |
15 May 1996 | |||
| Clarissa B. Borel | Nonpartisan | 15 May 1996 |
18 August 2002 | |||
Membership (1992–1995)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Term of office | ||||
| Start | End | |||||
| Presiding Officer | ||||||
| Froilan T. Gruezo | Lakas–NUCD | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Member of the Municipal Council | ||||||
| Rodolfo V. Brul | Lakas–NUCD | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Ruperto D. Arasa | Lakas–NUCD | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Dominador P. Eñar | LDP | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Milagros C. Lamar | LDP | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Benjamin P. Reodica | Lakas–NUCD | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Pio G. Vitasa | LDP | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Cesar C. Urcia | LDP | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| Oscar C. Conejos | Lakas–NUCD | 30 June 1992 |
30 June 1995 | |||
| ABC Federation President | ||||||
| Reggie S. Robel | Nonpartisan (Pangil) |
13 May 1989 |
24 May 1994 | |||
| 24 May 1994 |
26 May 1997 | |||||
| SK Federation President | ||||||
| Redelio C. Camutin | Nonpartisan | 16 December 1992 |
15 May 1996 | |||
Standing Committees
[edit]There are 24 Standing Committee's in the Municipal council each headed by a Muncipal Councilor.[4]
| Committee | Chairman | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | |||
| Agriculture and Food Security | Felix U. Arnuco | Independent | ||
| Barangay Affairs | Margarito P. Gripo | Nonpartisan | ||
| Business, Trade and Industry and Consumer Protection | Juan Ariel A. Argañosa Jr. | Aksyon | ||
| Education | Ma. Fe B. Cabonce | PDP–Laban | ||
| Environmental Protection and Waste Management | Celestino Norman O. Sotto | PDP–Laban | ||
| Finance, Appropriations and Ways and Means | Gabriel A. Mentilla | Aksyon | ||
| Games and Amusement | Margarito P. Gripo | Nonpartisan | ||
| Good Government, Public Ethnics, Accountability and Human Rights | Anastacio U. Hernandez | PDP–Laban | ||
| Housing and Resettlement | Celestino Norman O. Sotto | PDP–Laban | ||
| Infrastructure, Public Work and Utilities | Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | Nacionalista | ||
| Labor and Employment | Pia M. Ceria | PDP–Laban | ||
| Land Use, Zoning and Land Administration | Felix U. Arnuco | Independent | ||
| Laws, Ordinances, Legal Matters and Human Rights | Gabriel A. Mentilla | Aksyon | ||
| Livelihood, Cooperative Development and Accreditation | Celestino Norman O. Sotto | PDP–Laban | ||
| Market and Slaughter House | Felix U. Arnuco | Independent | ||
| Peace and Order and Public Safety | Eulogio Wilson P. Amorado | Nacionalista | ||
| Public Health and Sanitation | Juancho M. Andaya | Nacionalista | ||
| Rules | Gabriel A. Mentilla | Aksyon | ||
| Senior Citizens, Veterance and Persons with Disability | Pia M. Ceria | PDP–Laban | ||
| Social Welfare, Gender Equality, Women, Children and Family | Ma. Fe B. Cabonce | PDP–Laban | ||
| Tourism, Culture, History and Art's | Juan Ariel A. Argañosa Jr. | Aksyon | ||
| Transportation and Communication and Information | Anastacio U. Hernandez | PDP–Laban | ||
| Youth and Sports Development | Brian E. Fresco | Nonpartisan | ||
| Oversight Committee | Juan Ariel A. Argañosa Jr. | Aksyon | ||
Notelist
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Republic Act No. 7160". Philippine Official Gazette. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Congress of the Philippines (1987-11-06), "Republic Act No. 6636 - An Act resetting the local elections from November 9, 1987 to January 18, 1988, amending for this purpose Executive Order numbered two hundred and seventy", The Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines, archived from the original on 2019-08-14, retrieved 2024-07-03
- ^ "R.A. 7160". The LawPhil Project. Archived from the original on 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|websiten=ignored (help) - ^ "Sangguniang Bayan - Committee Chairmanship (2022–2025)". Facebook. Vice Mayor Juan Ariel Argañosa Jr. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2024-07-03.