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The Presiding Officer asked the author if she has an idea of the cost of these equipments. Hon. Councilor Yunting said that more or less P150,000.00 The Presiding Officer reacted that he believes it is best to request from other sources such as the congressional office considering that this entails big amount. Hon. Takinan rose to react that he is wondering why the health office did not include in their budget an amount for these equipments. He believes that there should be a budget for the purchase of these equipments because all health centers should have these equipments. Hon. Apostol rose to state that this resolution should be passed already while waiting for the health board to convene so that the Mayor will have an idea already on this need. Hon. Lobaton rose to suggest that this resolution should also be passed to the Governor. Hon. Marañon rose to suggest that this matter be presented to the health board. He also suggested that a resolution should be passed to Vice-President Binay. Hon. Councilor Acupan rose to support the idea that the health board should be convened first so that the board will know the concern. Hon. Apostol rose to reiterate his idea that this resolution be passed while waiting for the health board to convene to give an advance idea to the LCE. With no other clarifications, Hon. Councilor Yunting moved to approve this draft resolution. Hon. councilor Takinan seconded the motion. The body unanimously approved the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-047. Draft resolution no. 009 Author: Hon. Councilor Apostol – A resolution requesting Hon. Mayor Florenito T. Gonzaga to prioritize Barangay Peace Action Team (BPAT) members in the granting of PHILHEALTH PARA SA MASA card. Hon. Councilor Apostol moved to suspend the IRP in order to discuss this matter. Hon. Councilor Manumba seconded the motion. The body unanimously approved the motion. The author presented to the body the draft resolution. Hon. Aboy rose to suggest that the recipients should be checked because there are others whose spouses are members already. The Presiding Officer suggested that the title be amended and add “with the exemption of those who are members already.” Hon. Acupan rose to ask on what to do to those BPAT who are under the barangays with an IRA of more than one million considering that a directive prevents the barangay to enroll them. Hon. Marañon rose to suggest that only those indigent BPAT members should be given PHILHEALTH. EFREN F. PIÑOL Vice-Mayor , Presiding Officer