

Rodriguez graces PWD stakeholders’ forum
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez attended the PWD Stakeholders’ Forum organized by the PDAO, where he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the PWD sector as chairperson of the committee on social services. In his message, Rodriguez recognized the existing challenges faced by the PWDs and pushed for inclusive policies and collaborative efforts that uphold the sector's rights and welfare. There should be more initiatives that will further empower the PWD sector and create more opp
The Gavel
May 11


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Rodriguez, with co-authors Councilors George Goking and Marlo Tabac, the ordinance modified a provision of the EODB law originally enacted by the 19th City Council on December 14, 2020.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
