Davao City Council Explained
| Davao City Council |
| Native Name: | Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Dabaw |
| Legislature: | 20th Davao City Council |
| House Type: | Unicameral |
| Foundation: | 1937 |
| Term Limits: | 3 terms (9 years) |
| Leader1 Type: | Presiding Officer |
| Leader1: | J. Melchor B. Quitain |
| Leader2 Type: | President Pro Tempore |
| Leader2: | Edgar P. Ibuyan, Jr. |
| Leader3 Type: | Floor Leader |
| Leader3: | Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III |
| Leader4 Type: | Assistant Floor Leader |
| Leader4: | Loui John J. Bonguyan |
| Meeting Place: | 3rd Floor, Sangguniang Panglungsod Building, San Pedro Street, Davao City, Philippines |
| Website: | https://sp.davaocity.gov.ph |
The Davao City Council (fil|Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Dabaw) as the legislative body of the city, enacts resolutions and ordinances, and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants. The Office was established pursuant to Article III, Section 11, Constitution and Organization of the City Council, of Republic Act 4354 otherwise known as “An Act To Reverse The Charter Of The City Of Davao and For Other Purposes” approved on June 19, 1965. The office was created to enact resolutions and ordinances that will redound to the general welfare of the city and its constituents.[1]
This is a list of current and former members of the city councillors in Davao City, Philippines.
A
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Nilo G. Abellera | 1st | 2001–2004, 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Maria Belen S. Acosta | 1st | 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Victorio S. Advincula | 3rd | 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Wilberto E. Al-ag | 3rd | 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Dante L. Apostol | 2nd | 2007–present | |
B
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Conrado Baluran | 3rd | 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Samuel B. Bangoy | 2nd | 2007–present |
| Karlo S. Bello | 3rd | 2007–present |
| Louie John Bonguyan | 2nd | 2007–present |
| Pilar C. Braga | 1st | 2004–2007, 2007–present | |
C
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Arnolfo Ricardo B. Cabling | 2nd | 2004–2007, 2007–present | |
D
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Myrna G. Dalodo-Ortiz | 3rd | 2007–present |
| Danilo C. Dayanghirang | 2nd | 2004–2007, 2007–present | |
I
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Edgar R. Ibuyan | 1st | 2007–present | |
L
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Peter T. Laviña | 1st | 2001-2004, 2004–2007, 2007–2010 |
| Angela A. Librado-Trinidad | 1st | 2004–2007, 2007–present | |
M
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Diosdado A. Mahipus | 2nd | 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Teresita C. Marañon | 3rd | 2007–present |
| Bonifacio E. Militar | 1st | 2001–2004, 2004–2007, 2007–present |
| Tomas Monteverde, IV | 2nd | 2007–present | |
R
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Susabel C. Reta | 2nd | 2004–2007, 2007–present | |
V
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Jose Louie Villafuerte | 3rd | 2004–2007, 2007–present | |
Z
| width=50% | Councilor | District | Term |
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| Jesus " Baby" Zozobrado, Jr.† | 3rd | |
| Rachel P. Zozobrado | 3rd | 2007–present | |
Notes and References
- News: Sangguniang Panlungsod Public Administration. DavaoCity.gov.ph. August 26, 2024.
