Republic of the Philippines
Province of Pangasinan
CITY OF ALAMINOS
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
(Cont. Ord. No. 2021-01, enacted on 19th day of January, 2021)
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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2010-73 of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Alaminos City, Pangasinan declared the 25th day of July every year as the "Agew na Kataquelan (Forest Day);"
WHEREAS, the Local Government Code or RA 7160 mandates that Civil Society Organizations (CSO), People's Organizations (POs), Cooperatives, Non-government Organizations (NGOs) and other groups be made as active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy, and to directly involve them in the plans, programs, projects or activities of the local government unit;
WHEREAS, being partners of the local government, these aggrupations are enjoined to be the prime movers, not only in local development, but also in environmental conservation, protection and preservation:
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Michelle S. Segundera, duly seconded by Councilor Cirilo B. Radoc, Councilor Carolyn D. Sison, Councilor Dahlia M. de Leon, Councilor Apolonia G. Bacay, LBP Raul B. Bacay and PPSKP Loverly V. Bernabe,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD, IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, that:
SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as "AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING ARBOR DAY IN THE CITY OF ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN AND REQUIRING ALL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, COOPERATIVES, PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER GROUPS TO PLANT SEEDLINGS AS PART OF COMMUNITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY"
SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS.-When used in this Ordinance.
a. Accreditation refers to the process of granting authorization, within 60 days from the organization of the newly elected Sanggunian, to an organization for purposes of representation to a local special body. An organization may still be accredited after the prescribed 60-day period for other purposes, such as participation in local government programs.
b. Arbor Day - refers to an appropriate fixed date every calendar year as shall be deemed suitable according to the proper time and season for planting trees.
c. Business Group-refers to a non-stock corporation composed of businesses in the same industry established to pursue the interest of the industry. Chambers of commerce and industry associations fall in this category.
d. Civil Society Organization refers to a non-state and non-profit association that - works to improve society and the human condition. Basic types of CSOs include non- governmental organization, civic organization, cooperative, social movement, professional group, and business group. In this Ordinans, the terms "CSO" and "organization" are used interchangeably.
e. Cooperative- refers to an autonomous and duly registered association of persons with a common bond of interests who have voluntarily joined together to achieve their social, economic, and cultural needs and aspirations by making equitable contributions to the capital required, patronizing their products and services and accepting a fair share of risks and benefits of the undertaking in accordance with the universally accepted cooperative principles.
