# Urbiztondo Ordinance No. 4 (2017)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Pangasinan MUNICIPALITY OF URBIZTONDO OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
EXCERPT FROM THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE 8th REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF URBIZTONDO, PANGASINAN, HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2018 AT THE LEGISLATIVE HALL
| Present: |
| Vice Mayor Marilyn S. Sison | Presiding Officer |
| Coun. Dyna P. de Guzman | Member |
| Coun. Zenaida P. Espinosa | Member |
| Coun. Volter D. Balolong | Member |
| Coun. Edwin T. Tamondong | Member |
| Coun. Danilo M. Tamondong | Member |
| Coun. Pepito N. Calugay | Member |
| Coun. Vicente A. Frias, Jr. | Member |
| Coun. Brandy M. Palisoc | Member |
| Coun. Mirla D. Balolong | Member (ABC Pres.) |
| Absent: |
| None |
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 4 – 2017 Sponsored by: Coun. Zenaida P. Espinosa
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE URBIZTONDO LOCAL AIDS COUNCIL, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a condition that, to date, has no known cure and recognizes no territorial, social, political and economic boundaries. The gravity of the HIV-AIDS threat demands strong action today;
WHEREAS, the United States Development Program (UNDP) believes that there is a pressing need to establish and strengthen “coordinating mechanisms” for HIV/AIDS at local levels to curb the spread of virus;
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the United Nations Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (UNCEDAW) states that the obligations of the state to take all appropriate measure to ensure the full development and advance for women, for the purpose of guaranteeing them the exercise and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms on the basis of equality with men;
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 10 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “the State values dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights”;
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “the State shall promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them”;
WHEREAS, RA 8504 otherwise known as the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 states that the State shall promote public awareness about the causes, modes of transmission, consequences, and means of prevention, and control of HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive nationwide educational and information campaign organized and conducted by the State;
WHEREAS, Article IV Section 23 of RA 8504 states that “Local Government Units, in coordination and in cooperation with concerned government agencies, ​non-government organizations, persons with HIV/AIDS and groups most at risk of HIV infection shall provide community-based HIV/AIDS prevention and care services”:
WHEREAS, due to the steady increase of HIV/AIDS cases for the past years, there is a need to give importance to the situation and allocate more resources in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus to the population;
WHEREAS, to better grasp the situation locally, there is a need to create a Local AIDS Council which will be formulating and supervising a comprehensive and integrated HIV/AIDS prevention and control program for the municipality;
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan in the duly session assembled that:
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Ordinance shall also be known as the “Urbiztondo Local AIDS Council.”
SECTION 2. Declaration of Objectives. This ordinance is enacted which aims to:
| a. | Create responsive council that shall serve as central advisory, planning, and policy-making body on the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infection (STI), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); |
| b. | Define the functions of the council and its working group; and |
| c. | Provide response through programs, projects, and other related initiatives and purposes. |
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Ordinance, the following terms are defined as follows:
| a. | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - refers to a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms, caused by HIV contracted from another person and which attacks and weakens the body's immune system, making the afflicted individual susceptible to other life-threatening infections. |
| b. | Contact Tracing - refers to the method of finding and counseling the sexual partner(s) of a person who has been diagnosed as having sexually transmitted disease. |
| c. | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - refers to the virus which causes AIDS. |
| d. | HIV/AIDS Monitoring - refers to the documentation and analysis of the number of HIV/AIDS infections and the pattern of its spread. |
| e. | HIV Testing - refers to any laboratory procedure done on an individual to determine the presence or absence of HIV infection. |
SECTION 4. Composition. There is hereby created Urbiztondo Local AIDS Council which shall be composed of the following:
| Chairperson | : | Municipal Mayor |
| Vice-Chairman | : | Municipal Health Officer |
| Members | : | Sangguniang Bayan Chairperson Committee on Health and Social Welfare; Sangguniang Bayan Chairperson Committee on Women and Family; Sangguniang Bayan Chairperson Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry; ​President, Liga ng mga Barangay; PNP Children and Women’s Desk Office; Municipal Social and Welfare Development Officer; Municipal Local Government Operations Officer; Department of Health Representative; Public School’s District Supervisor; One (1) Representative from Faith-Based Organization who shall serve for a term of three (3) years subject to renewal: Representative/s from Accredited NGOs representing or working with groups vulnerable or most at risk to HIV who shall serve for a term of three (3) years subject to renewal; One (1) Representative from business sector who shall serve for a term of three (3) years subject to renewal; One (1) Representative from the academe who shall serve for a term of three (3) years subject to renewal; NGO – Local Council of Women |
SECTION 5. Term of Office. Term of office of representatives from Non- government organizations (NGO’s) to the Council - The term of office of the representatives from the NGO’s shall be co-terminus with the term of the appointing authority; provided that the organizations from which they are representative must continue to exist and must maintain the purpose for which they were chosen;
SECTION 6. Powers and Functions. For the attainment of the aforestated objectives, the Urbiztondo STD, HIV and AIDS Council shall be charged and vested with the following powers and functions:
| a. | Formulate policies and strategies for the prevention and control of STD/HIV/AIDS within the municipality; |
| b. | Prepare short, medium, and long term plans for the prevention and control of STD/HIV/Aids; |
| c. | Monitor and evaluate the implementation of its programs and plans, campaigns and strategies; |
| d. | Organize and encourage owners/operators/managers of registered entertainment establishments, sauna and massage parlors to actively participate in the prevention and control of STD/HIV/AIDS; |
| e. | Identify and recommend priorities and gaps in the municipal STD/HIV/Aids related cases; |
| f. | Conduct periodic public information, education and communication activities in the promotion of prophylactic, reproductive health, prevention and control of STD/HIV/AIDS in different communities and barangays; |
| g. | Conduct regular seminars in all educational institutions from primary to secondary levels and to distribute, disseminate, circulate, publish or broadcast modules, pamphlets, booklets, brochures or other forms of information be it written verbal, audio, or video; ​ |
| h. | Conduct regular seminars/forums/dialogues in all government institutions and agencies including government owned or controlled corporations found within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality as well as private establishments and to contribute, disseminate, circulate, publish or broadcast modules, pamphlets, booklets, brochures or other forms of information be it written, verbal, audio, or video; |
| i. | Conduct yearly STD/HIV/Aids Serological and Behavioral Surveillance, in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) among the people with high- risk sexual behavior or those who by the nature of their work is prone to contacting STD/HIV/AIDS virus; |
| j. | Initiate skills training, advocacy program and development strategies to benefit the people with the high risk of contacting STD/HIV/AIDS virus; |
| k. | Monitor, inspect, examine regularly the facilities, practices and procedures of hospitals, medical/dental clinics, medical/dental laboratories, medical/dental testing centers and blood banks located within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality whether they are public or privately owned, for profit or charitable purpose and evaluate whether or not they have complied with the existing minimum standards in the prevention and containment of STD/HIV/AIDS diseases; |
| l. | Recommend to the Sangguniang Bayan ordinances and resolutions that shall assist in the control and prevention and containment of STD/HIV/AIDS; |
| m. | Assist in the source/request for funding and recommend allocation of resources; |
| n. | Act as the primary agency that shall represent the municipality in all conventions, conferences, forums or gathering of other agencies, organizations, leagues, chambers or groupings whether national, local or international pertaining to the issue of STD/HIV/AIDS; |
| o. | Monitor in coordination with the Municipal Health Office STD/HIV/AIDS cases; |
| p. | Identify STD/HIV/AIDS cases through passive and active surveillance; and |
| q. | Perform all other task and functions related to the overall objective in the prevention and control of STD/HIV/AIDS in the municipality. |
SECTION 7. Meetings. The council shall meet at least once a month or as often as may be necessary by serving notice to all members at least a day before the meeting.
SECTION 8. Quorum. The presence of at least a majority of all the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for purpose of doing business.
SECTION 9. Council Secretary. The Council shall have a Secretary who shall be designated as such by the Municipal Mayor to be taken from the organic personnel of the Municipal Health Office.
SECTION 10. Functions of the Secretary. The secretary shall have the following functions and duties:
| a. | Prepare the agenda of the meeting of the Council and record the minutes of the same; |
| b. | Keep all the records of the Council; |
| c. | Submit an annual report to the Council within two months after the close of each calendar year; |
| d. | Oversee the implementation of the policies, programs, and activities of the Council; and |
| e. | Perform such other functions as may be required by the Council. |
​SECTION 11. Agencies Tasked To Conduct Seminars. The Municipal Health Office, Urbiztondo Multi-Sectoral STD, HIV, and AIDS Council, or NGO’s accredited by the municipal government are hereby tasked to conduct seminars on Reproductive Health, STD/HIV/AIDS periodically and to make themselves accessible and available for seminar purposes to the above-mentioned individuals and to other persons who may need such services.
SECTION 12. Monitoring Programs. The Council shall establish a comprehensive STD/HIV/AIDS monitoring program in coordination with the Municipal Health Office’s similar monitoring program to determine and monitor the magnitude and progression of STD/HIV/AIDS infection in the municipality, and for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy and efficacy of the countermeasures being employed by the Council, Municipal Health Office and NGO’s.
Further, the Council in coordination with the Municipal Health Office shall monitor STD/HIV/AIDS cases through passive and active surveillance. Active surveillance includes conduct of a yearly STD/HIV/AIDS serological and behavioral surveillance among the people with high-risk sexual behavior or those who by the nature of their work is prone to contacting STD/HIV/AIDS.
SECTION 13. Contact Tracing. STD/HIV/AIDS contact tracing and all other related health intelligence activities may be pursued by the Council in coordination with the Municipal Health Office. Provided, such shall not contravene to the general purpose of R.A. 8504. Provided, further, that any information gathered shall remain confidential and classified, and can only be used for statistical and monitoring purposes and not as basis or qualification for any employment, school attendance, freedom to abode, or travel.
SECTION 14. Declaration of AIDS Awareness Month. The month of May is hereby declared as AIDS Awareness Month to coincide with the commemoration day for persons living with HIV/AIDS and International Day of Action in Women’s Health.
Likewise, AIDS awareness should culminate on the month of being the World’s Aids Day.
SECTION 15. Appropriations. The amount of Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php20,000.00) from the budget of the Municipal Health Office is hereby appropriated for the implementation of this Ordinance. Thereafter, the amount necessary to effectively carry out the provisions of this Ordinance shall be included in the annual budget of the municipality.
SECTION 16. Separability Clause. If for any reason any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared as unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 17. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 18. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect upon favorable review and approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and in conformity with pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991/Republic Act No. 7160.
I hereby certify to the passage of the foregoing Ordinance which was duly approved by the Sangguniang Bayan of Urbiztondo on the ___th day of ______, 2018.
ARNEL C. RUFO Secretary to the Sanggunian
CONCURRED:
| COUN. DYNA P. DE GUZMAN | COUN. ZENAIDA P. ESPINOSA |
| COUN. VOLTER D. BALOLONG | COUN. EDWIN T. TAMONDONG |
| COUN. DANILO M. TAMONDONG | COUN. PEPITO N. CALUGAY |
| COUN. VICENTE A. FRIAS, JR. | COUN. BRANDY M. PALISOC |
| COUN. MIRLA D. BALOLONG ||
ATTESTED:
VICE MAYOR MARILYN S. SISON Presiding Officer
APPROVED:
MAYOR MARTIN RAUL S. SISON, II
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