Republic of the Philippines

Province of Davao del Norte

CITY OF TAGUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY LEGAL OFFICER

March 31, 2014

HON. ALLAN L. RELLON, DPA

City Mayor
Tagum City

RE: Final Draft of the Environment Code of Tagum City

Sir:

The aforementioned draft Code will promote and pursue not only the City
Governments role in enacting and enforcing the laws, ordinances and decrees
concerning the use, protection, development and conservation of the environment
but will also increase active participation of the people of Tagum City to ensure
equitable sharing of the benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present
and future generations.

Viewed in the light of law and current situation of the world, the herein
undersigned finds the draft ordinance to be in order and in pursuance with PD No.
1152 or the Philippine Environment Code of the Philippines and other pertinent
laws.

Thank you.

ATTY. ARMANDO L. SERAS

City Legal Officer

Submitted for review is the Barangay Ordinance No. 003, S-2014 naming
the road going to the Barangay Hall of Barangay Magugpo East from the junction
of another road going to the old LTO building in Purok Tipaz as Barangay Hall
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Davao del Norte
CITY OF TAGUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY LEGAL OFFICER
Avenue and Barangay Ordinance No. 004, S-2014 changing the name of
PurokTalisay to Purok Alberto Ramos.

In changing the names of a barangay road, the Local Government Code of

1991 provides that:

SEC. 13. Naming of Local Government Units and Public Places,

Streets and Structures.-
(c) The sanggunians of component cities and municipalities may, in
consultation with the Philippine Historical Commission, change the
name of the following within its territorial jurisdiction:
(2) City, municipal and barangay roads, avenues,
boulevards

Under the same aforecited provision it further states the limitations:

(d) None of the foregoing local government units, institutions,

places, or buildings shall be named after a living person, nor may
change of name be made unless for a justifiable reason and, in any
case, not oftener that once every ten (10) yeas. The name of a local
government unit or a public place, street or structure with historical,
cultural, or ethnic significance shall not be changed, unless by a
unanimous vote of the sanggunian concerned and in consultation
with the Philippine Historical Commission (PHC).

After a thorough examination, the herein undersigned finds that Barangay

Ordinance No. 003, S-2014 must first be consulted with the PHC and be approved
by a unanimous vote of the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. While
Barangay Ordinance No. 004, S-2014 requires only barangay ordinance, therefore,
this Office finds it to be in order and in accordance with RA 7160 and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Respectfully submitted.

ATTY. ARMANDO L. SERAS

City Legal Officer
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Province of Davao del Norte
CITY OF TAGUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY LEGAL OFFICER

, . It willy for public use/ PUBLIC DOMINION then the same might not
be donated.

Under the Civil Code, the characteristic of

properties for public use/ public dominion is that they are
outside the commerce of man , and cannot be leased ,
donated, sold, or be the object of any contract.

But after examining the attached files, there was no mention of whether the
subject parcel of land is a property for public use or a patrimonial property. In line
with this matter, it would be safe to suggest that instead of executing a deed of
donation,you may execute a DEED OF USUFRUCT in favor of Tagum City
Federation of Barangay Tribal Council, Inc. (TCFBCI).

Under the Civil Code ,USUFRUCT gives a right to enjoy the property of
another for a certain period of time with the obligation of preserving its form and
substance, or subject to the conditions imposed by the owner of the property.

With this, upon examining, the intent and goal of TCFBCIto preserve and
promote our cultural heritage will not be affected if a DEED of USUFRUCT is
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executed instead of a DEED of DONATION, also not abridging the Citys
properties.

May you find this recommendation satisfactory.

ATTY. ARMANDO L. SERAS

City Legal Officer

December 10 , 2013

HON. ALLAN L. RELLON, DPA

City Mayor
Tagum City

RE: Deed of Usufruct Tagum City

Federation of Barangay Tribal
Council

Sir:

After thorough examination, the subject Deed of Usufruct between the City
Government of Tagum and the Tagum City Federation of Barangay Tribal Council
(TCFBTC) is in conformity and in accordance with law.

Hence the undersigned recommends that the City Mayor in behalf of the
Local Government of Tagum, may sign the Deed of Usufruct , subject to his full
discretion.

May you find these findings satisfactory.

ATTY. ROLAND G. TUMANDA

Assistant City Legal Officer

ATTY. ARMANDO L. SERAS

City Legal Officer
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Province of Davao del Norte
CITY OF TAGUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY LEGAL OFFICER

TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that AISA MEL CHRISLY B. PONTILLAS is an

employee of the City Government of Tagum from August 2013 to December
30, 2013, designated as Clerk 1 at the Office of the City Legal Officer.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY FURTHER that on December 11, 2013 the

aforesaid employee was not able to punch in and out due to the fact that
there were times that she was running an errand intimately related to her
duty in the said office.

ISSUED this 17th day of December, 2013 at Tagum City, Davao del
Norte, Philippines.

December 27, 2013

HON. ALLAN L. RELLON, DPA

City Mayor

Sir:

May I respectfully request your good end for an upgrading of status of

employment of our two Legal Researchers, namely, Aisa Mel Chrisly Briones-
Pontillasand Mary Christma Richi Gullefrom mere Job Order to Casual.

Apart from their remarkable academic qualifications, as their Head, I

personally observe their genuine commitment and dedication to their work and
public service.

It cannot be over-emphasized that the nature of work of Legal Researcher is

very crucial in the office. It requires a strong legal foundation and demands a great
deal of research on various laws, ordinances, and jurisprudence. In the light of this,
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CITY OF TAGUM
OFFICE OF THE CITY LEGAL OFFICER
it is befitting to keep these legal minds who possess good work ethic to a level of
permanency a little bit than just barely being contractual.

Here is a synopsis of their qualifications for your perusal:

1. AISA MEL CHRISLY BRIONES-PONTILLAS

Bachelor of Laws (2012 present) St. Marys College Tagum Inc.
Passed, Nursing Licensure Examination (2009)
Graduated, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2009) at St. Marys
College Tagum Inc.

2. MARY CHRISTMA RICHI D. GULLE

Bachelor of Laws ( 2008-2010 ) University of Mindanao Bolton,
Davao City)
Passed, Career Service Professional Examination (2001)
Passed, Career Service Sub-Professional Examination (1998)
Graduated (1999) , Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in
Banking and Finance at St. Marys College Tagum Inc.

May this merit you consideration.

ATTY. ARMANDO L.
SERAS
City Legal Officer