THE City Council committee on subdivision, housing development, landed estate, conducted a public hearing the proposed ordinance approving the revised schedule of fees for subdivision projects that was pegged 20 years ago.
Key components of the proposed measure include granting exemptions from payment of subdivision fees and charges for government or private socialized housing projects.
During the hearing, a representative from City Housing Urban Development Department (CHUDD) explained that on apartment or town houses costing less than ₱500,000, the proposed fee is ₱2,400 from the current ₱1,000.
On dormitories, if the project cost is ₱2 million and below, the fee will be ₱6,000 up from ₱2,500.
For Development Permit (DP) processing fee, ₱4,800 from ₱2,000; while the DP inspection fee, ₱2,500 from ₱1,000.
One of the developers present during the hearing agreed to the proposed increase, citing it has been 20 years since the schedule of fees were implemented.
The committee agreed to incorporate all suggestions and comments from the stakeholders in the proposed ordinance for final deliberation.
The public hearing held at City Council Session Hall gathered stakeholders, including developers, barangay officials, and concerned citizens.
Councilors George Christopher Goking, Maximo T. Rodriguez, Imee Rose P. Moreno, Agan Suan, and Yevonna Yacine Emano were also present during the public hearing. (JBD/SP)
- The Gavel
- Dec 2
HUGOT nga gisuportahan ni Konsehal George Christopher Goking, chairman sa komite sa trade and commerce, ang bag-ohay lang gilusad nga programa sa dakbayan alang sa sektor sa mag-uuma nga gitawag og Klarex nga Merkado sa Baryo (KMB).
Ang maong programa nga nagdala sa tema: “Abot sa Mag-uuma, Deretso sa Lamesa” sa panguna sa City Agricultural Productivity Operations Office (CAPOO) ubos ni City Agriculturist Engr. Bernie Daba Jr. gitumong alang paghatag og mas barato nga produkto sa mga konsumante gikan mismo sa mga mag-uuma.
Gikalipay usab ni Goking ang pagmugna sa Klarex nga Merkado sa Baryo kay kini naghatag og dugang kadasig, oportunidad ug kahigayonan sa local farmers nga mapalambo ingon man ang pagpalig-on sa kita, kalamboan sa komunidad ug sektor sa agrikultura.
Gipahibalo sa konsehal nga ang Klarex nga Merkado sa Baryo anaa sa matag Klarex nga Serbisyo sa Baryo ni Mayor Klarex ug diin mapalit ang mga lagutmon, talamnon, processed goods, ug uban pang produkto sa mga mag-uuma sa dakbayan. (RNQ/SP)
COUNCILOR Moreno Y. Daba IV, chair of the committee on education, believes that Project HOPE, a program that provides second-chance education and skills development to the children in conflict with the law (CICL) in Balay Paglaum, is a good avenue for growth and redemption.
This was his message during the project launch, saying it is vital in helping the vulnerable youth to rebuild their lives, regain confidence, and contribute positively to society.
He added that the city government remains committed in supporting programs that nurture young people’s potential and open pathways for a productive future.
The program was organized by the Relevant Industry Skills for Employment-Technical Vocational Education and Training (RISE-TVET) in coordination with the City Education Development Office (CEDO). (JAO/SP)
