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Republic of the Philippines


CITY OF VALENZUELA
Metropolitan Manila

SANGGUNI.ANG PANLUNGSOD
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ORDINANCE NO. 1031


Series of2U22

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO


QUATIFIED INDIGENT VALENZUELANO COTLEGE STUDENTS
CURRENTLY ENROLTED IN VARIOUS SCHOOTS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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NCARDO NCARR C. ENNQUEZ"CoUn, RAMON L. ENCARNACION, Coun. CRTSTINA MANE FELICIANO.TAN, CouN.
JOSEPH WILLIAM D, LEE, ,
COUN. WALTER MAGNT]N D. DELA CRITZ COUN, NIrtA SHIEI.A B. LOPEZ, COUN,
ROSELLE SABINO-SY, Coun. LOUIE P, NOLASCO, Coun. CHRISTOFFER JOSEPH l'1. PINEDA, Coun. CHIQUI MANE N.
CARREON, Coun. BIENWNIDO S. BARTOLOME JR and Coun. EXEQUIEL D. SERRANO.

WHEREA$ Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that


State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at
levels, and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all;

WHEREA$ the Local Government Code of L99L, provides that the


Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the City, shall ensure the efficient
and effective delivery of the basic services through the establishment of a
scholarship fund for poor but deserving students in schools located within its
urisdiction or for students residing within the city;

WHEREA$ ensuring equal access to quality education for all Valenzuelanos,


especially to the marginalized but deserving youth, is imperative for the city
government in order to free its poor constituents from the endless cycle of poverty.

WHEREA$ to realize this, there is a need to provide for adequate financial


assistance to all qualified and deserving Valenzuelano college students who are
hindered by the bounds of poverty but are otherwise eager to pursue higher
Iearning.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, as it is hereby ordained by the


Sangguniang Panlungsod of Valenzuela, in session duly assembled, THAT:

SECTION 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as, AN ORDINANCE


GRANTING FINANCIAL TO ED INDIGENT VALENZUELANO
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No. 7031
Serl* of2022.
Republic of the Philippines
CITY OF VALENZUELA
Metropolitan Manila

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
$
COLLEGE STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND {
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

SECTION 2.
Declaration of policy. It shall be the policy of the Local
Government Unit of Valenzuela City to provide opportunities especially to poor and
deserving students who are eager to obtain their college education.

SECTION 3. Definition ofTerms. The words, language and expression foun


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in this Ordinance shall be interpreted in accordance with their usual meaning and t-,
usage, in such manner that would most accurately depict the legislative intent

(a) Qualified Beneficiaries -


refers to poor but deserving college students
who qualified for the financial assistance herein provided;

(bJ Deserving - refers to a studentwho has a potential willingness to pursue


and finish a higher degree of education but is financially incapable

[c) Financial assistance - refers to the sum of money to be given to qualifie


beneficiaries.

(d) Indigent or poor -


refers to a student whose monthly income and that of
his/her immediate family living with him/her or whom he/she is living
with does not exceed the National Economic and Development Authority
(NEDA) poverty threshold.

[e) Qualification - refers to a requirement which has to be met

SECTION 4. Qualified Beneficiaries - In order to qualify for t}te financial


assistance provided under this ordinance, the applicants must comply with the
following requirements:

(a) a natural born Filipino citizen;

[b) a resident of Valenzuela City;

[c) of good moral character as certified by school authorities and Barangay


Captain where the applicant resides;

(d) indigenq
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Ordinance No. 7037
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Republic of the Philippines I
ClrY OF VALENZUELA
Metropolitan Manila

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

(e) enrolled in a CHED accredited government or private institution


q (government and private tertiary institution) in the Philippines;

[f) not a beneficiary of the Dr. Pio Valenzuela Scholarship Program

The City Social Welfare and Development Ofnce (CSWDO) of Valenzuela is


hereby authorized to determine the qualified applicants for financial assistance
based on the qualifications provided above.

SECTION 5. Amount of Financiol Assistnnce. The City Mayor, through the


City Social Welfare and Development Office and the City Budget Office, is hereby
given the authority to determine the amount of financial assistance to be given to
the qualified beneficiaries, subject to availability of funds. Provided, however, that
the financial assistance shall not exceed Twelve Thousand Pesos (P12,000.00)

SECTION 6. Appropriation. The City Government of Valenzuela, through the


City Budget Office shall ensure that the appropriate amount for the implementation
of this Ordinance shall be charged against City funds in accordance with the
pertinent provisions ofthe Local Government Code of 1991 and Auditing Rules and
Regulations, subject to availability of funds.

SECTION 7. Seporability Clause. If for any reason, any part or provision of


is ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a competent court, the
remaining sections or provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full
force and effecl

SECTION 8. Repealing Clouse. All ordinances, resolutions, rules or


regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly

SECTION 9. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon


approval.

ENACTED
AUGU$T 08,2022.
v NZUELA CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA.

HON. RI C. ENRIQUEZ HON. WALTER M D. DELA CRUZ


Coun r ouncilor
Maj tyF r Leader M inority Floor Leader
N'
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Ordinance No. 7037
Series of2022,
Republic of the Philipoines
CITYOF VALENZUELA
Metropolitan Manila

HlAilG PATILUf,GS(X}

HON. NAS IELA B. LO . CARREON


Co ncilor Councilor
alo FI rL der AssL Minority Floor Leader

HON. L c. DRINO HON. GE E sDv GALANG


Councilor ou cil

ON L. ACION H
Cou o or

H N IN RIE FELICIANO.TAN HON. LO o


ncilor n

HON.IOSEP W|LLIAM D. tEE HON.CHRISTO R f osEPH M. PINEDA


C ncilor oun ilor

HON. BIE NIDO S. BARTOLOME, JR. HON. EXEQUI D. SERRANO


Councilor Councilor
(President League of Barangays) (President Sangguniang Kabataan Federation)

ATTESTED:

ANT IO R. ESPIRITU
tary to the Sanggu ,{"

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

HON. LORENA N lvtDAD-BORIA


City Vi Mayor
Presid tng Officer
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ordinance No. 7037
series of2022.

Reoublic of the PhiliPPines


GiTY OF VALENZUEI.A
MetroPolitan Manila

SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

APPRO VE $
HO SLIE T. GA LIAN $_
City Ma
Date sign ed: 0?2

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