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I remember the first time if I recall it  correctly, that Aly Medalla then, would rather not enter politics for personal belief and conviction. Most politicians (sorry to say this ) but this are the impression of great majority of the people  around the world including myself, that most politicians are corrupt and worst naive and calloused to the needs of the people.

But after so much consultations and personal reflection, she believes that entering into politics would bring and initiate changes the way it perceived by the people.

True to her words, Councilor Aly Medalla, give up the Chairmanship of Committee  on Games and Amusement and exchange it for the Committee Chairmanship of Committee on Education, Science and Technology where she believes she can contribute best.

Another excellent virtue of Councilor Aly Medalla is her keen eyes for another important works and contributions. Today, I will feature, one of her measures, recognizing the notable deeds of Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation.


Republic of the Philippines
QUEZON CITY COUNCIL
Quezon City
18th City Council

Proposed Resolution SP - ____; S – 2011

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND BESTOWING THE “COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD” TO THE GAWAD KALINGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN BUILDING EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES AND HELPING DECONGEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING 346 (THREE-HUNDRED FORTY SIX) PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOMS IN ALL GAWAD KALINGA VILLAGES NATIONWIDE

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Introduced by: COUNCILOR JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
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            Whereas, R.A 7160, Chapter 4, Section 34, the Local Government Units shall promote the establishment and operation of people’s and non-governmental organizations to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy;

            Whereas, Gawad Kalinga Development Foundation is continually building empowered communities by people with faith and patriotism driven by a culture of caring and sharing dedicated to eradicate poverty and to restore dignity;

            Whereas,  Department of Education Secretary Armin Luistro was appreciative to Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation’s initiative of building 346 (three-hundred forty six) classrooms nationwide which will be used as extension for classes of five-year old children who are enrolled under the Department of Education’s Universal Kindergarten Program;

            Whereas, the 18th City Council of Quezon City recognizes the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation as a partner in the pursuit of improving local autonomy, who share a common vision of land for the landless, home for the homeless and food for the hungry;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF QUEZON CITY IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, AS IT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE TO RECOGNIZE AND BESTOW THE “COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD” TO THE GAWAD KALINGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS IN BUILDING EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES AND HELPING DECONGEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING 346 (THREE-HUNDRED FORTY SIX) PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOMS IN ALL GAWAD KALINGA VILLAGES NATIONWIDE.

Adopted _________________________



Submitted by:



JULIENNE ALYSON RAE V. MEDALLA
City Councilor, 2nd District

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