REP. Jerry P. Tre単as, Iloilo City
2011 Vol. 1 No. 2
vISIONARY LEADERSHIP Uswag Iloilo is not just a catchphrase. It is a blueprint for greatness; a grand orchestration that mobilizes the entire Ilonggo community, acting in unison to build a metropolis that has now become a model of other cities in the region, and perhaps in the entire country.
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swag Iloilo is a vision for Iloilo City that goes beyond politics and motherhood statements. It is a vision that inspires Ilonggos to maximize their full potential to endlessly improve their sprawling metropolis; to regularly participate in community- building activities for the betterment of the city; and aspire to accomplish feats that bring honor and glory to Iloilo City. This vision, which is inspired by hard work and perseverance of the people of Iloilo City, manifests in the actions and contributions of every resident of this city. Medical Mission, Veterans Village, City Proper
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It is a vision that can be felt through the comforts provided by modern facilities within the city, through grand infrastructures, and by way of magnificent attractions that adorn the historic metropolis. More than anything, it is a vision experienced through the warmness, sincerity and determination of the men and women of Iloilo City. As a leader who envisioned this city to become a Premier City by 2015, Congressman Jerry P. Tre単as continues to center his legislative agenda and local projects towards the development of Iloilo City. New Rizal Street , La Paz
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His steadfast commitment to his vision is evidenced by numerous projects and legislative initiatives for his constituents. Notwithstanding his numerous responsibilities to address national concerns as a member of the House of Representatives, Tre単as continues to advance and fight for the interests of this city to keep his vision alive. Thus, Congressman Jerry P. Tre単as proudly carries the torch of this vision in Congress as he pushes for legislative measures beneficial to Iloilo City in particular and the country in general. Committee on Good Government Investigation
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Legislative Excellence
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n just his first 15 months as Representative of Iloilo City, Congressman Jerry P. Treñas has proven that he is one of the most prolific lawmakers in Congress. With an impressive 115 House Measures under his belt, Congressman Treñas showed that even a neophyte legislator can make a huge impact. In 2011, Congressman Treñas authored 52 House Measures (38 bills and 14 resolutions). Of the 38 bills, 32 are of great importance to Iloilo City. Twenty of these were already passed by the House of Representatives: reapportioning Iloilo City in order for it to have an additional Congressional District; converting the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology into a State University (to be known as the Iloilo State University); 16 bills converting Iloilo City streets currently classified as city roads into national roads; declaring August 25 of every year as a special non-working holiday in celebration of the Iloilo City Charter Day, and an act exempting the Cities Development Initiative for Asia from taxation. Treñas also filed a bill creating the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) aimed to strengthen the existing body and serve as its organic law in order to hasten the economic development of the region. In addition to his local bills,
Congressman Treñas also filed a bill classifying several key tourist attractions in Iloilo City as official tourist spots to allow the Department of Tourism to give particular emphasis to these identified sites so as to preserve them and to attract more tourists. He also authored a bill increasing the number of plantilla positions for the West Visayas State University Medical Center so that it can handle more patients from the Iloilo City Lone Congressional District. Congressman Treñas also passed a bill exempting the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) from taxation. The CDIA performs an important role in the development of Iloilo City and numerous other urban areas in the Philippines, as it provides cities with the necessary technical assistance for local projects, which can be funded through
Public-Private Partnerships. He also filed a bill that would require 100 percent of the taxes on all the sales recorded by the principal offices of businesses to go to the city or municipality where the actual factory, project office, plant and plantation are located in order to strengthen the autonomy and revenue generation of local governments. Presently, only 70 percent of these taxes go to the local governments’ share. To further support the local governments, Congressman Treñas also filed a bill for the inclusion of the Department of the Interior and Local Government regional offices as member of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils to provide an effective response to the needs of the people in times of disasters or crises.
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Vigilance in the House of Representatives
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ongressman Jerry P. Tre単as keenly monitors the most pressing issues affecting our country and the Iloilo City Lone Congressional District in the House of Representatives. Keeping in mind his duty to be watchful against practices that are contrary to the interests of his constituents, Congressman Tre単as filed a total of 14 House Resolutions which were referred to the concerned Committees in Congress. Congressman Tre単as filed a resolution seeking the investigation, in aid of legislation, of the following issues: the questionable fees collected by hospitals from volunteer nurses, the inability of bus companies to abate the endless bus accidents caused by poorly disciplined bus drivers, the implementation of the Climate Change Law, and the inability of law enforcement agencies to stop the wave of carnapping incidents all over the country. He also filed resolutions strongly urging the concerned government agencies to construct bridges that shall link the islands of Panay, Negros and Guimaras through Public-Private Partnership. As part of his health consciousness drive, Congressman Tre単as filed a resolution declaring June 1 of every year as the national dengue awareness day. He is also the Chairman of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, which serves as the House counterpart of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. The Committee tackles several issues involving alleged malpractices committed by officers and employees of the government and its political subdivisions and instrumentalities. He is the Vice-Chairman of both the Committees on Local Government, and Trade and Industry. He likewise serves in the Committees on Appropriation, Ecology, Energy, Ways and Means and Information Communications Technology.
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Authored House Bills and Resolutions from January 2011 to Present
HB03956 AN ACT CREATING THE METRO ILOILO-GUIMARAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 28, AND 118 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED
HB03957
HB 5346
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 150 (b), (c), AND (d) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
AN ACT CONVERTING MABINI STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB04270
AN ACT DECLARING THE JARO CATHEDRAL, MOLO CHURCH, THE ILOILO CITY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND FORT SAN PEDRO, ALL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ILOILO, AS TOURIST SPOTS
AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE CITIES DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR ASIA OR ITS SUCCESSORS FROM THE PAYMENT OF GIFT, FRANCHISE, SPECIFIC, PERCENTAGE, REAL PROPERTY, EXCHANGE, IMPORT, EXPORT, AND OTHER TAXES, AND THE MEMBERS OF ITS SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL STAFF FROM PAYMENT OF INCOME AND VALUE ADDED TAX
HB04957
HB04989
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 11 (a) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010
AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PLANTILLA POSITIONS FOR THE WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY ASSIGNED TO STAFF THE WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER IN ORDER TO MEET THE STANDARD NUMBER OF STAFFING POSITIONS FOR A 300 BED MEDICAL CENTER AND APPROPRIATING FUNDSTHEREFOR
HB04432
HB 5347
HB04335
AN ACT CONVERTING THE WESTERN VISAYAS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (WVCST) IN THE CITY OF ILOILO INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY, WITH CAMPUSES IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF BAROTAC NUEVO, DUMANGAS, LEON AND MIAGAO, ALL LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
HB04444 AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE TAXES IMPOSED ON INTERNATIONAL AIR CARRIERS OPERATING IN
AN ACT CONVERTING ARGUELLES STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5348 AN ACT CONVERTING IZNART STREET TO RIZAL STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5349 AN ACT CONVERTING FUENTES STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5350 AN ACT CONVERTING GENERAL LUNA TO LEDESMA
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ROAD (JALANDONI STREET) INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5351 AN ACT CONVERTING DEMOCRACIA STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5352
REGION VI (WESTERN VISAYAS), AND TO SEEK FUNDING BOTH FROM GOVERNMENT SOURCES AND PRIVATE INVESTORS IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED BRIDGES
HR01076
AN ACT CONVERTING VALERIA STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND FIRM SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN FOR ENDURING A MAGNITUDE 8.9 EARTHQUAKE, A DEVASTATING TSUNAMI, AND THREATS OF NUCLEAR REACTOR MELTDOWNS
HB 5354
HR01254
AN ACT CONVERTING LOBOC TO GRANJA ROAD (BARANGAY BALDOZA) INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5353
AN ACT CONVERTING CUARTERO STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HB 5355 AN ACT CONVERTING QUEZON STREET INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
HR00822 A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ORDER ALL HOSPITALS TO CEASE FROM CHARGING FEES ON NURSES SERVING AS TRAINEES IN VARIOUS MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBLE LABOR LAW INFRACTIONS OF HOSPITALS HIRING TRAINEES IN ORDER TO AVOID PAYING JUST WAGES
HR00835 A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS AND THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD TO REVIEW THE FRANCHISE, TRACK RECORD, AND ROAD SAFETY COMPLIANCE OF ALL BUS COMPANIES IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND TO IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND ALL BUS COMPANIES WHICH HAVE ANOMALOUS FRANCHISES, QUESTIONABLE TRACK RECORDS, AND INADEQUATE ROAD SAFETY MEASURES
HR00849 A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TO IMMEDIATELY RESOLVE THE ALARMING WAVE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY SPURRED BY THE UNABATED INCIDENTS OF CARNAPPING COMMITTED BY CRIMINAL SYNDICATES OPERATING WITH IMPUNITY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
HR00870 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ILOILO CITY FOR ILLUSTRATING THE SUCCESS OF A STRONG PUBLICPRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THROUGH THE DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
HR01255 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ILOILO CITY FOR EMERGING AS THE FESTIVAL GRAND CHAMPION AT THE 2011 ALIWAN FIESTA STREET DANCING COMPETITION
HR00876 A RESOLUTION URGING THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, THE BOARD OF INVESTMENTS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES LINKING THE ISLANDS OF PANAY, GUIMARAS AND BACOLOD AS A PRIORITY PROJECT FOR THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CENTER, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES LINKING THE ISLANDS OF PANAY, GUIMARAS AND BACOLOD IN THE GOVERNMENT’S PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
HR1331 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE 1ST OF JUNE OF EVERY YEAR AS THE NATIONAL DENGUE AWARENESS DAY
CO AUTHORED MEASURES from January 2011 to present
HB04061 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE FISCAL AUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 21 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10121 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010
HB04115 AN ACT PROTECTING INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL DATA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS IN THE GOVERNMENT AND IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, PROVIDING PENALTIES IN VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04121 AN ACT REQUIRING THE USE OF SIGN-LANGUAGE INSETS FOR LOCAL NEWS PROGRAMS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 22 OF REPUBLIC ACT 7277, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT 9442
HB04122 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 283 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997 ON THE DISPOSITION OF NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE TAXES FOR INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
HB04134 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A TEACHING SUPPLIES ALLOWANCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
HB04169 AN ACT EXTENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIFELINE RATE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 73 OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED NINETY ONE THIRTY SIX, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001”
HB04179 AN ACT REVITALIZING THE COCONUT INDUSTRY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04146 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE ELECTIONS AND THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE ELECTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM) WITH THOSE OF THE NATIONAL AND OTHER LOCAL OFFICIALS,
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HB04468 AN ACT PROMOTING SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04244 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY ON RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04365 AN ACT INCREASING PENSIONS UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 12 OF R.A. 1161, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
HB04410 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DIRECT REMITTANCE TO THE HOST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ITS FORTY PERCENT SHARE (40%) OF THE PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL WEALTH, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 293 OF REPUBLIC ACT No. 7160 AS AMENDED OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
HB04468 AN ACT PROMOTING SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04523 AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PERSONNEL FROM SALARY GRADE 12 TO 16
HB04575 AN ACT ENCOURAGING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PROVIDING INCENTIVES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04631 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETERS IN ALL JUDICIAL, QUASI-JUDICIAL, INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS INVOLVING DEAF INDIVIDUALS
HB04667 AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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HB04801
HJR0015
AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7581 ENTITLED “AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS BY STABILIZING THE PRICES OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES AND BY PRESCRIBING MEASURES AGAINST UNDUE PRICE INCREASES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND LIKE OCCASIONS” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS AND NATIONAL “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PRIORITIZE THE CONDUCT OF A FULL BLOWNFEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE “ONE VISAYAS FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE PROJECT
HB04812
RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 78TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT CORAZON COJUANGCO AQUINO ON JANUARY 25, 2011
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE HAZARDOUS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTES MANAGEMENT, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04835 AN ACT PENALIZING ANTI-COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS, ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION, AND ANTI-COMPETITIVE MERGERS, ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE FAIR COMPETITION COMMISSION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE
HB04841 AN ACT STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE PURCHASE OF BRAND NEW MOTOR VEHICLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB04883 AN ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION IN POST-SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS OF EDUCATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB05023 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND TWELVE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB05052 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) INDUSTRY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL POWERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, DEFINE AND PENALIZE CERTAIN ACTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HB05246 AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE EARLY YEARS FROM ZERO (0) TO SIX (6) AS THE FIRST CRUCIAL STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND FOR THIS PURPOSE STRENGTHENING THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, RENAMING THE DAY CARE CENTER AS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
HR00865
HR00791 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ALTERNATIVE INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. (AIDFI) FOR WINNING THE TOP PRIZE IN THE BBC WORLD CHALLENGE FOR THE HYDRAULIC RAM PUMP TECHNOLOGY IN POOR VILLAGES IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL MAKING CLEAN WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE POOR AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO PROMOTE THIS TECHNOLOGY TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS WHEREVER NEEDED
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Infrastructure
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ongressman Tre単as continues to promptly deliver infrastructure projects for his Congressional District. A good number of road concreting, asphalt overlay, and rehabilitation projects for Iloilo City roads were completed. Muti-purpose Buildings and classrooms were constructed or repaired. Drainage systems were constructed in various barangays in order to address the flood control problem of the city. All of these were accomplished in just his first year of office. Yet even more infrastructure projects are lined-up for Iloilo City.
Education
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ongressman Tre単as firmly believes that education is an intangible asset that is far greater than any treasure that man can possibly possess. Unlike material possessions, education does not depreciate. It is not susceptible to theft, garnishment or execution. It is attached to the mind, the soul of a human being. In fact, it is the fuel that drives the engine of sentiency, a gift that hones the intelligence of man. Through the education programs of the Iloilo City Solon, scholarships were given to 840 students. These bright and eager students were blessed with scholarships in the West Visayas State University, West Visayas College of Science and Technology, Univerity of the Philippines in the Visayas, and various other private colleges and universities. In partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), several scholars were also granted aid through the Private Education Scholarship Financial Assistance (PESFA) program.
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Health
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he Iloilo City Congressman is fully committed to deliver health services to his constituents. Through his Priority Development Assistance Fund, patients from Iloilo City receive medical assistance from both the West Visayas State University Medical Center and the West Visayas Regional Medical Center. The Office of Congressman Tre単as also engaged in a successful medical mission at Veterans Village, City Proper District, in partnership with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation.
Social Services
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ongressman Tre単as supplements the delivery of social services by the local government and the DSWD through his Priority Development Assistance Fund allocation for the delivery and development of social services for his constituents needing assistance. Specialty training and livelihood programs were also funded through the fund allocation of Congressman Tre単as. The Iloilo City Solon also fully supports the Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The SEA-K is a microfinance strategy program for small-scale entrepreneurs which do not have the necessary capital to jump-start their small business endeavors.
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Working Together to Empower the People of Iloilo
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he husband and wife tandem of Iloilo City Congressman Jerry P. Treñas and Rosalie Sarabia-Treñas engage in community service programs and support the various initiatives of civic organizations aimed to empower the people of Iloilo City. Mrs. Treñas has established a livelihood assistance project for the Blue Angels Association, a civic organization that she chairs. The CSFI, an organization of Spouses of the members of the House of Representatives formed to complement the legislative initiatives of lawmakers thru different socio-civic programs. In Iloilo City the CSFI gave assistance to 68 families of Brgy. Balabago, Jaro in the form of gardening and nursery materials with the active participation of Brgy. Capt. Edgar Arañador, Brgy Balabago Officials, Rising Sun Association Inc, World Vision Philippines, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Blue Angels Association. The Blue Angels Association, in close coordination with the Office of Congressman Treñas, implemented several community projects for Iloilo City residents. One of these projects is the BusogLusog Feeding Project which has so far fed a total of 5,000 children aged two to six years old. The association successfully implemented the Balik-Eskwela Haircutting Outreach Project, which benefited 443 schoolboys. The project, which promoted good grooming and personal hygiene, allowed the indigent youth of Iloilo City to receive free haircuts. Uswag Operation Tuli was also initiated by the Blue Angels. The project provided free circumcisions to 200 Iloilo
City boys aged 7 to 12 years old. Both the haircutting and circumcision projects were implemented in partnership with the Philippine Army 32nd CRU 3rd CRG CRS AFP under Major Rolly B. Figueroa and the Office of Congressman Treñas. lloilo Juvenile Welfare Foundation Mrs. Treñas is also involved in social welfare and causes particularly of the children sector when in 2003 she and together with some cause-oriented and civic minded private individuals established the lloilo Juvenile Welfare Association, which is now the lloilo Juvenile Welfare Foundation (IJWF) Inc. through the flagship project, the Dalayunan...a home for boys. Dalayunan is an alternative home for children in conflict with the law (CICL), the only residential rehabilitation center in lloilo City which has catered to the needs of over 2,000 CICL already. Early this year, IJWF underwent a program shift when it turned over the management of the Dalayunan Project to the lloilo City government in March 19,2011. IJWF continued its operation more focused on communitybased program framework through preventive approach in the community level for the CICL and children at risk of offending. Through the programs such as scholarships,providing capability building program: • Livelihood & Skill Trainings • Life Skills Training • Group Dynamic Sessions • Parent’s Effectiveness Seminar • Barangay Council for the Protection of Children Training’s • Case Management • Alternative Learning System Review Classes for Children
Mrs. Treñas is the Chairperson of IJWF. Iloilo City Task Force on Street Children The unified and concerted effort of the members of the Task Force has brought forth the successful implementation of projects such as scholarship program, counseling to parents and street children, continuous and close monitoring of children in the streets, foster care and providing referral services to families of children in livelihood projects and skills trainings provided by the local government and non government agencies, to name a few. The Task Force’s major accomplishment to date is the elimination of street children roaming and loitering in the streets of lloilo City for several years now. lt is also known for its annual project which is to search for the “Bulawanon nga Nanay” (Model Mother) and “Huwaran nga Anak”(Role-Model Child). As the Chairperson of the Task Force on Street Children since 2003, Mrs. Treñas also acknowledges the untiring and selfless effort and contribution of the partners of the task force such as the City Social Welfare and Development, lloilo City Police OfficeWomen and Children’s Protection Desk (ICPO-WCPD), Department of Education-Division of lloilo City, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology, Iloilo City Press Corps , NAPOLCOM, CHR, DOLE, Christ Centered Ministry, Salvation Army, Assumption Iloilo, St. Pauls University, University of San Agustin, University of Iloilo, PIO, PIA, Mayor’s Office and the Iloilo City Government.
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Treñas grants livelihood assistance from PDAF
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total of 520 beneficiaries coming from 11 associations all over Iloilo City benefited from the livelihood assistance of Congressman Jerry P. Treñas, under the Self-Employment AssistanceKaunlaran (SEA-K) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Cong. Treñas, Mrs. Rosalie S. Treñas, Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog, Vice- Mayor Jose Espinosa III, Liga President Roberto “Bobby” E. Divinagracia and DSWD Region-6 regional director Minda Brigoli led the distribution of P5,000 worth of SEA-K Livelihood Capital Assistance to each recipient at the congressional office in August. The fund was taken from the Priority Development Assistance Fund of Congressman Treñas.
The recipient SEA-K Associations are Amethyst, Silver, Moonstone and Topaz in La Paz district; Opal and Turquoise in Lapuz district; Sun Stone and Amber in Molo district; Garnet and Gasper in Arevalo district; and Rose in City Proper district. The SEA-K is DSWD’s microfinance strategy program for smallscale entrepreneurs which do not have the necessary capital to jump-start their small business endeavors. The SEA-K capital is granted with no collateral necessary; it’s interestfree and payable within one or two years. Prior to this, beneficiaries trained in food and fish vending, and sari-sari store operation. Cong. Treñas plans to fund more SEA-K projects to benefit more Ilonggos.
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PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS Priority Development Assistance Fund First Tranche 2011
A. Education •
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Purchase of IT Equipment: 31 units of branded desktop computers and 1 unit of LCD projector to be deployed for the use of the Philippine Science High School – Western Visayas Scholarship/Financial Assistance to deserving Students Scholarship/Financial Assistance to Local Government Unit (Iloilo City) Scholarship/Financial Assistance to Commission on Higher Education (CHED Iloilo City) Scholarship: Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Scholarship: University of the Philippines
P1,000,000.00
P2150,000.00 P600,000.00 P500,000.00 P500,000.00 P50,000.00
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Comprehensive and Integrated Development of Social Services (CIDSS) Specialty Training: training programs such as welding, sowing, managing small scale businesses; and training programs for livelihood for out-of-school youth in creating economic opportunities, livelihood and employment in preparation for their continuing education Comprehensive and Integrated Development of Social Services (CIDSS)
P3,205,000.00 P1,000,000.00
P200,000.00 DSWD National Office
C. Peace and order •
Police Patrol Equipment: 12 units of Radio Base Mobile, 72 units of Mobile Handsets, and 1 unit of Norkis Enforcer, Multi Cab
P995,000.00
D. Health •
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Assistance to indigent patients either Confined or Out-Patients in hospitals under DOH including specialty hospitals. Assistance to indigent patients either Confined or Out-Patients in hospitals under DOH including specialty hospitals. Assistance to indigent patients either Confined or Out-Patients in hospitals including specialty hospitals. Assistance to indigent patients either Confined or Out-Patients In hospitals including specialty hospitals. Assistance to indigent patients either Confined or Out-Patients in hospitals including specialty hospitals. Assistance to indigent patients either Confined or Out-Patients in hospitals including specialty hospitals.
P 2,000,000.00
P 2,500,000.00
P 200,000.00
Western Visayas Regional Medical Center (District of Mandurriao, Iloilo City) West Visayas State University Medical Center (District of Jaro, Iloilo City) Philippine General Hospital
P 400,000.00
Philippine Heart Center
P 150,000.00
Philippine Kidney Institute
P 200,000.00
Regional Animal Bite Center (Western Visayas Medical Center)
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PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND First Tranche 2011
E. Repair / Rehabilitation of Classrooms - Jaro 1 , District Gabaldon Building, Jaro Construction of Multi Purpose Buildings - Dungon A, Jaro - Jereos, La Paz - East Baluarte, Molo - Caingin, La Paz - East Timawa, Molo - Calaparan, Arevalo
P60,000.00
P1,650,000.00 P1,650,000.00 P2,000,000.00 P1,500,000.00 P1,500,000.00 P900,000.00
Repair / Rehabilitation of Multi Purpose Buildings - Bo. Obrero,Lapuz P1,500,000.00 - CSWDO-Lapuz-LaPaz, Bo. Obrero, Lapuz, Iloilo City P900,000.00 - Mc Arthur, La Paz P290,000.00 F. BUILDINGS – Health Centers
Repair / Rehabilitation of Multi Purpose Bldg. at Mc Arthur, La Paz, Iloilo City.
Repair/Rehabilitation of Health Facility - Rizal Pala Pala II, City Proper
P800,000.00
Construction of Health Facility - San Juan, Molo
P900,000.00
G. FLOOD CONTROL Construction of Drainage System - South Fundidor, Molo
P1,700,000.00
H. ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES Concreting of Roads in Iloilo City - Taal, Molo - San Rafael, Mandurriao - Zamora St. Aurora Subd., Villa Anita,City Proper - Sta. Rosa, Mandurriao - PHHC Block 17, Mandurriao
P 1,350,000.00 P 1,200,000.00 P 800,000.00 P 300,000.00 P 200,000.00
Concreting of Multi-Purpose Pavement - Calajunan, Mandurriao
P 800,000.00
New Gen. Peralta Street, City Proper, Iloilo City.
New CPU - Sambag Road, Jaro, Iloilo City.
New Sooc Road, Arevalo, Iloilo City.
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PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED/TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOR CY 2010-11 Infrastructure Projects 1.Repair/Rehabilitation of Seawall/Wharf at Port San Pedro
P 54,000,000.00
2.Iloilo City-Dumangas Coastal road
P 50,000,000.00
3. Iloilo-Jaro-Diversion Road
P 46,000,000.00
4. Construction of Drainage System along Iloilo-Capiz Road(Old Route)National Road, CPU Section
P 45,000,000.00
5. Replacement of Old Ticud Bridge and approaches, Ticud Road, La Paz
P 44,100,000.00
6. Replacement of Dungon Bridge, El 38, Jaro
P 36,000,000.00
7. Repair/Rehabilitation of Ticud River Control (Baldoza Section), La Paz
P 22,500,000.00
8. Reconstruction/Concreting/Rehabilitation
Rizal St. LaPaz(Jct. Muelle Loney Bridge to o Huervana St.)
P 4,400,000.00
9. Concreting of Road/Asphalt Overlay
Gen. Peralta Street
P 2,850,000.00
10.Reconstruction of Airport Direct Road
Rizal St. in front of Foremost Milling, Lapuz, Iloilo City
P 2,750,000.00
1. Construction of Classroom Buildings
Melchor L. Nava
P 1,752,000.00
2. Construction of Classroom Buildings
Iloilo City National High School
P 1,226,000.00
3. Construction of Classroom Buildings
TCT AR FOUNDATION IS
Department of Education
P 676,000.00
Department of Health 1. Repair/Renovation of Birthing Clinic w/Equipment
Baldoza Birthing Clinic
P 3,100,000.00
2. Expansion/Repair/Renovation
RHU w/Equipment RHU Arevalo
P 2,800,000.00
3. Expansion/Repair/Renovation RHU
RHU Dungon B, Jaro
P 2,500,000.00
4. Construction of RHU
BHS Balantang, Jaro
P 1,800,000.00
5. Construction of RHU
BHS Taal, Molo
P 1,800,000.00
6. Expansion/Repair/Renovation
RHU BHS Esperanza, City Proper
P 1,500,000.00
7. Expansion/Repair/Renovation
RHU BHS Sambag, Jaro
P 1,400,000.00
8. Expansion/Repair/Renovation
RHU BHS San Pedro, Jaro
P 1,300,000.00
9. Expansion/Repair/Renovation
RHU BHS Rizal Pala Pala II, City Proper
P 1,300,000.00
10.Equipping of Clinic
La Paz Maternity Clinic
P 1,300,000.00
11.Expansion/Repair/Renovation
RHU BHS Estanzuela, City Proper
P 1,200,000.00
Department of Agriculture 1. Tabuc Suba, Jaro Concreting of road (Farm to Market Road) San Isidro toTacas, Jaro
P 20,000,000.00
2. Sooc, Arevalo - Rehab Concreting of (Farm to Market Road)
P 12,000,000.00
National Housing Authority 1. Quintin Salas, Jaro, Iloilo City (NTC) Concreting of Road
P 7,000,000.00
2. Bito-on, Jaro Concreting of road
P 5,000,000.00
3. San Isidro, Jaro Concreting of road
P 1,800,000.00
Department of Agrarian Reform 1. Tabuc Suba – San Isidro - Concreting of Farm to Market Road
P 5,000,000.00
2. Lanit Old Relocation Site - Concreting of Farm to Market Road
P 5,000,000.00
3. San Isidro Bridge, Jaro - Replacement of Bridge
TFCTN-WTO Parliamentarian Workshop on International Trade
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loilo City Congressman Jerry P. TreĂąas together with other Representatives to the world Trade Organization attended the Temasek Foundation Centre for Trade & Negotiation (TFCTN) Parliamentatian Workshop on International Trade held in Singapore last May 4-6,2011. The seminar intends to improve the ability of regional legislators to engage in international trade issues. Participants gained a deeper understanding of the WTO and the current and future negotiating issues in international trade, and focus on the particular concerns of developing states in the negotiation process. The Parliamentarian Workshop was aimed to familiarize legislators with the issues affecting their home countries, with
respect to the current developments in international trade. The legislators were invited because they serve as bridges between domestic audiences like business or consumer interests and international trade groups such as the WTO.
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B e c o m i n g P r e m ie r Cit y b y 2 0 1 5
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ongressman Jerry P. Treñas has set a lofty goal for his beloved Iloilo City: to become a premier city by 2015. Treñas’ firm resolve allowed him to lead this bustling metropolis towards the path of progress. The target may be labeled by some as too ambitious. But with his sterling leadership and the participation and support of the community from the business sector, academe, youth, media, religious sector, civic organizations and non-government organizations, among others, the “Premier City by 2015”
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pipedream is fast turning into reality. Iloilo City’s booming economic growth can be attributed to the revolutionary programs and managerial philosophies of Cong. Treñas, while he was the city’s chief executive, forging strong public-private-partnerships in order to involve the private sector. Treñas created strong relationships with private enterprises, encouraging businesses to invest and open shop in the city. Through his business-friendly administration, numerous industries thrived here.
A good number of business process outsourcing companies established offices in the city. The burgeoning commercial activity allowed the city to generate greater income, which was used properly and transparently to develop the city and improve its ability to provide social services. Presently, Treñas continues to perform his duties to his constituents by implementing plans to achieve this city’s premier city status through his exceptional legislative performance and numerous projects for Iloilo City.
Chairmanship of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability
ongressman Jerry P. Treñas was elected as the Committee Chairperson of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on August 4, 2010. The Committee is composed of 42 regular members, 37 of which are from the House Majority and five from the Minority.
The Committee was constituted with the jurisdiction over all matters directly and principally relating to malfeasance, misfeasance and nonfeasance in office committed by officers and employees of the government and of its political subdivisions and instrumentalities.
To date, the Committee has acted upon 54 referrals, including 42 House Resolutions, five House Bills and seven referrals which culled from Privilege Speeches or initiated motu proprio. A total of 22 meetings were conducted by the Committee since the start of the 15th Congress.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS at a glance A Summary of cong. jerry treÑas’ performance from July 2010 to 2011. Implemented and to be Implemented
2M 132
13.45M ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS
Cultural & Historical Heritage
blood processing
beneficiaries
115 7.25M 35.85M HOUSE
MEASURES
FILED
61
animal bite beneficiaries
EDUCATION
Scholarship / Financial Assistance
5,714
20.3M
LIVELIHOOD AND TRAININGS COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CIDSS)
(up to November 29, 2011 )
WVSU MEDICAL HOSPITAL
beneficiaries
995T
840
FOR PEACE & ORDER POLICE PATROL EQUIPMENT
SEA-K LIVELIHOOD
BENEFICIARIES
1,240
147.1m flood control Projects
USWAG SCHOLARS
4,305
38.5M CONSTRUCTION OF
(up to November 29, 2011 )
WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL HOSPITAL
MULTI PURPOSE BUILDINGS
385.6m ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES
CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS FOR DEPED
beneficiaries
548
YOUTH AND TESDA LIVELIHOOD
BENEFICIARIES
2,354
(up to November 29, 2011)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
BENEFICIARIES
18.1M
HEALTH CENTER BUILDINGS