Butuan City Council Explained

The Butuan City Council, more commonly known as the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Butuan or SP Butuan, is the local legislative body of Butuan City in the Philippines. It is tasked with creating and enacting ordinances, resolutions, and policies essential for the city's effective governance.

The Butuan City Council consists of 13 members - One Vice Mayor, 10 Elected Councilors, One ABC-Liga Federation President, and One Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President.[1]

The Sanggunian Hong Katawhan (16th SP Butuan)

The 16th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Butuan, dubbed as the Sanggunian Hong Katawhan (translated as The City Council of the People), aims to establish a legislative body that encourages direct civic engagement and participatory governance, making it easy for Butuanons to voice their concerns, provide input on legislation, and engage directly with their elected representatives. currently composed of the following members:

Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer (1)

Elected City Councilors (10)

  1. Joseph Omar O. Andaya (3rd Term) - Businessman
  2. Cromwell P. Nortega (3rd Term) - Political Science Major, Former SK Federation President (1996)
  3. Reynante B. Desiata (1st Term) - Former City Administrator
  4. Atty. John Gil S. Unay, Sr. (3rd Term) - Lawyer
  5. Cherry May G. Busa (3rd Term) - Registered Nurse
  6. Atty. Ehrnest John C. Sanchez (3rd Term) - Lawyer
  7. Victor Vicente G. Plaza (1st Term) - Businessman
  8. Dr. Eduardo S. Gonzalez (1st Term) - Doctor of Medicine
  9. Arturo P. Gado (1st Term) - Former Barangay Chairperson
  10. Vacant - Vacated by Engr. Rosario

Ex-Officio Members (2)

  1. Gemma P. Tabada - Liga ng mga Barangay President
  2. Joseph Manuel Morcilla - Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President

Former Members

  1. Engr. Vincent Rizal C. Rosario (3rd Term) - Unfinished Term (Elected as Barangay Chairperson)
  2. Cynth Zephanee N. Nietes - Former SK Federation President, Expired Term

Standing Committees

! Committee! Chairperson! Vice Chairperson! Members
Agriculture, Fisheries and Agro-ForestryArturo P. GadoJoseph Omar O. AndayaGemma P. TabadaJoseph Manuel MorcillaVictor Vicente G. Plaza
Appropriations and AccountsAtty. Lawrence Lemuel H. FortunJoseph Omar O. Andaya, Reynante B. DesiataGemma P. Tabada
Barangay AffairsGemma P. TabadaJoseph Manuel Morcilla
Civil Service and ReorganizationAtty. Ehrnest John C. SanchezCherry May G. BusaDr. Eduardo S. GonzalezReynante B. DesiataVictor Vicente G. Plaza
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change AdaptationEngr. Vincent Rizal C. RosarioVictor Vicente G. PlazaGemma P. TabadaJoseph Manuel MorcillaReynante B. Desiata
Education, Culture, Arts, and HeritageJoseph Omar O. AndayaCherry May G. BusaCromwell P. Nortega, Gemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Environment and Natural ResourcesVictor Vicente G. PlazaReynante B. DesiataEngr. Vincent Rizal C. Rosario, Gemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
External and International RelationsAtty. Lawrence Lemuel H. FortunReynante B. DesiataJoseph Omar O. Andaya, Gemma P. Tabada
Family, Women and Children's WelfareCherry May G. BusaGemma P. TabadaDr. Eduardo S. Gonzalez, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Franchises and LicensesAtty. John Gil S. Unay, Sr.Cromwell P. NortegaGemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Good Government, Ethics, Human Rights, Laws, Rules, and StylesCromwell P. NortegaAtty. John Gil S. Unay, Sr.Gemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Health and SanitationDr. Eduardo S. GonzalezCherry May G. BusaGemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Housing and Human ResettlementReynante B. DesiataAtty. Ehrnest John C. SanchezGemma P. Tabada
Labor, Employment and Human ResourcesArturo P. GadoAtty. Ehrnest John C. SanchezDr. Eduardo S. Gonzalez, Gemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
People Participation and CooperativesCromwell P. NortegaAtty. John Gil S. Unay, Sr.Gemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Public Order and SafetyAtty. Ehrnest John C. SanchezEngr. Vincent Rizal C. RosarioGemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Science and TechnologyCherry May G. BusaJoseph Omar O. AndayaGemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Social WelfareVictor Vicente G. PlazaGemma P. Tabada
TourismDr. Eduardo S. GonzalezCromwell P. NortegaGemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Trade, Industry, and Economic DevelopmentJoseph Omar O. AndayaCherry May G. BusaGemma P. Tabada, Joseph Manuel Morcilla
Transportation and Traffic ManagementEngr. Vincent Rizal C. RosarioAtty. Ehrnest John C. SanchezGemma P. Tabada, Reynante B. Desiata
Urban Planning and InfrastructureReynante B. DesiataEngr. Vincent Rizal C. RosarioGemma P. Tabada

Past and Present Legislative Members

NameSangguniang Panlungsod
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
1950-54 55-59 1960-64 65-69 1970-74 75-79 1980-87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
AMANTE, Samuel Allan M.•
AMOC, Raul O.• • •
AMORA, Nestor D.ABC ABC
BALANON, Emmanuel R.VM
• • VM
BERNABE, Audie G.• •
BUÑOL, Lope A.•
BURDEOS, Rema E.•
CALO, Angelo S.• • • VM VM VM • VM
CALO, Salvador V.•
CARAMPATANA, Ramon P.• • •
CARAMPATANA, Rauzil A.SK
CEMBRANO, Jaime Jr. M.• • • • • •
CULIMA, Ryan Anthony B.SK • • • • •
DANO, Erwin L.• • •
DAYADAY, Rodrigo L.•
FORTUN, Lawrence Lemuel H.• VM
NALCOT, Ferdinand E.•
NERI, Virgilio Jr. G.• •
PASCUAL, Sergio C.•
PLAZA, Derrick A.•
PLAZA, Randolph B.AC • • •
SALISE, Josephine M.• •
SANCHEZ, Dino Claudio M.VM
LEGEND:
VM
AVM
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AC
ABC
SK

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Butuan City Officials . 2013-07-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130528015250/http://www.butuan.gov.ph/home/city-government/city-officials.html . 2013-05-28 .

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