

Neurodevelopmental Training Ordinance gets committee nod
After deliberation and input sharing, the proposed comprehensive neurodevelopmental disorder training for frontline personnel ordinance, principally authored by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, has been approved at the committee level. The measure seeks to require all malls across the city to provide appropriate training for security guards, cashiers, sales staff, and other customer-facing employees. It will equip them knowledge and skills necessary to better understand and proper
The Gavel
May 7


Amendment of EODB ordinance OK’d
The 21st City Council approved the amendment of Section 32 of Ordinance No. 13992-2020, or the “Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Ordinance” of the city. Filed by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez and Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, with co-authors Councilors George Goking and Marlo Tabac, the ordinance modified a provision of the EODB law originally enacted by the 19th City Council on December 14, 2020. The said measure aligns with the national policy of streamlining government processes
The Gavel
May 6


Councilor Rodriguez bats subsidy for children with autism
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez will propose an ordinance that would provide a monthly subsidy of ₱3,000 for indigent children with autism to help cover therapy costs, maintenance medicines, and other daily necessities. This was in response to the special report of Councilor Desiree Dahino on the update of the Proposed Early Intervention Center for Children with Special Needs during the 34th Regular Session of the 21st City Council. As chairperson of the committee on social servic
The Gavel
Apr 29
