ALG Visayas Orientation

February 24, 2014, IBP Social Hall, Cebu City

RESPONSIVE LOCAL LEGISLATION
AND POLICY FORMULATION

Alvin Dizon
Councilor, Cebu City
1. Local legislation as POWER

2. Local legislation as PROCESS

LOCAL LEGISLATION AS POWER

Pursuant to the principle of separation
of powers among the 3 branches of
government, local legislation refers to
the power of a local legislative body to
make rules in the form of ordinances
and resolutions of local application that
have the force and effect of law.


LOCAL LEGISLATION AS A PROCESS


It involves the interaction of the
government with the people to ensure
that policies, ordinances and
resolutions formulated are strategic,
responsive to the felt-needs of the
citizens, promote the general welfare,
and contribute to the attainment of the
shared vision of the LGU and its
constituents.



How did we operationalize the concept
of local legislation as a governance tool
to promote citizens participation?

Our legislative and policy
formulation process is always in
consultation with the basic sectors
We encourage peoples initiative,
which means, the people
themselves may propose specific
policies, ordinances and resolutions
that concern their sectors and
submit these measures to our office
for sponsorship

How do we ensure that our legislations
and policies are development-focused,
responsive and contribute to the
meaningful development and the
improved quality of lives of our local
communities?

Passage of progressive legislations
Cebu City Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2254 - Adopting and
Approving the Cebu City Shelter Plan
Framework that will serve as Guidelines
for All Housing Programs and Projects
Cebu City Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2278 Providing
Transfer Tax Exemption to all Socialized
Housing Beneficiaries
Cebu City Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2339 Prohibiting
Discrimination in Cebu City on the basis of
Disability, Age, Health Status, Sexual
Orientation, Gender Identity, Ethnicity, and
Religion.

Cebu City Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2320 Creating the Cebu City
College for the Poor but Deserving Students.


Cebu City Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2326 Granting Free
Parking for PWDs and Senior Citizens
Cebu City Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2365
Institutionalizing Weekly Weekend
Market in Cebu City Hall Grounds

Resolutions
Filed and co -sponsored almost 800
resolutions.

More than 500 resolutions were
directed at protecting and promoting
the rights and welfare of the
vulnerable sectors

Beyond policy making and reforms:
We have pursued other tracks and advocacy
which aimed to make meaningful contributions
to lives of our constituents.

Gawad Kalinga housing project in
Barangay Lorega
Installation of Martial law victims
memorial marker in Plaza Independencia
Oplan Eskwela

GK Lorega Project

Martial Law Marker
Oplan Eskwela
Fund Allocation
We lobbied and facilitated for the allotment
of the following budget to implement
various development projects

P75 million site development fund for
relocation/resettlement sites (2012-
2013 budget)
P100 million lot acquisition fund (2013-
2014 budget)
Effective and responsive local legislation and
policy formulation are anchored on community
work in order to bring governance at the
doorsteps of our constituents.

Regular meetings and consultations in the
communities
proposed ordinance to institutionalize the
conduct of off-site regular session of the
Cebu city council

The role of legislators is not only confined to
legislation and policy formulation.

Our mandate also requires us to become
constituency builder and genuine
representatives of our constituents we are
their articulators and enablers.
Effective and responsive legislation and policy
formulation is not the exclusive domain of
government but a SHARED RESONSIBILITY.

people becomes an integral part of the
process
collective ownership is key for successful
law enforcement and in developing law-
abiding citizens
While we have considerably achieved in
the areas of legislation and policy
formulation, our four years as local
legislator is not a walk in the park

We have dealt with many challenges and
are prepared to deal with more.

The best way to inspire us to continue and
work even harder in our public service is
AFFIRMATIONS from our constituents
of how our work improved their plight
and positively affect their lives
Alvin Dizon is young and
hardworking lawmaker who
helps restore the much
needed trust of the citizens in
our government. He has the
passion for genuine public
service. He listens to his
constituents and act
accordingly.
Atty. Gloria Golly Estenzo Ramos
Philippine Earth Justice Center
"Councilor Alvin Dizon has been
very supportive of the Persons
with Disability (PWD) sector. He
has and is making ordinances
that benefit PWDs and the
elderly. His staff are also very
professional and courteous. I
should know because we are
working together on Barrier-
Free Tourism. He deserves our
support..
Ms. Adela Kono
Office of Rehabilitative Agencies

The transgender community
with the lesbian, gay and
bisexual sectors, would like to
commend the efforts of the
Alvin Dizon for being inclusive
of LGBT and his consistent
support to the advocacy on
non-discrimination and
promotion of human rights for
all.
Magdalena Robinson
President
COLORS Inc.


Thank you.