Oo 18° Cty Council Republic of the Philippines Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod City of Davao 2™ Regular Session Series of 2019 PRESENT: Vice Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor e@ Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor ‘Councilor Coundilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Coundllor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor @ assent: Councilor Councilor Bernard E. Al-ag = Presiding Officer Nilo M. Abellera Jr. Maria Belen S. Acosta Dante L. Apostol Sr. Conrado C. Baluran Joanne M. Bonguyan-Quilos Ma. Cherry Ann M. Bonguyan Pilar C. Braga Carmelo J. Clarion Danilo C. Dayanghirang April Marie C. Dayap Jimmy G. Dureza Edgar P, Ibuyan Jr. Edgar R. Ibuyan Sr. Leah A. Librado-Yap Rene Elias C. Lopez Diosdado Angelo A. Mahipus Jaffar U. Marohomsalic Bonifacio E. Militar ‘Avegayle Dalodo Ortiz Antoinette G. Principe-Castrodes 1. Melchor B. Quitain Jr. Marissa P. Salvador-Abella Halla Y. Sudagar Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte ‘Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado IIT = On Domestic Emergency Leave Victorio U. Advincula Jr. = On Special Privilege Leave Al Ryan S. Alejandre ORDINANCE NO. 0679-19 Series of 2019 AN ORDINANCE PROMULGATING _ POLICIES AND MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, CARE AND SUPPORT OF STI, HIV AND AIDS IN DAVAO cry, STRENGTHENING THE DAVAO CITY AIDS COUNCIL, e@ APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 041-02, SERIES OF 2002 Seanneswthcamseanneraa Page 2 of 13 Ord. No. 0679-19 Be It ordained by the Honorable Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City, in session assembled that: Article I. ‘TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE Section 1.Short Title, This Ordinance shall be known as the “Davao City Comprehensive STI, HIV and AIDS Ordinance of 2013”. Article 1: DECLARATION OF POLICY Section 1. Declaration of Policy. The Sexually Transmitted Infection, Human Immunodefidency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (STI, HIV and AIDS) are public health concems that have wide ranging socal, poltical and economic repercussions, AS Such, responding to the STI, HIV and AIDS epidemic is imbued with public interest, and thus the City Goverment of Davao commits itself to the fight against the epidemic, The Cty revent the spread of HIV and other economic consequences to fight rus and mitigate any related social, Government of Davao commits to make actions lated social, psychologi To prevent the spread of jic consequences, as follows: nment of Davao shall establish policies and programs to prevent the HIV and AIDS and deliver treatment, care and support services to persons living with HIV in accordance with evidence-based strategies and approaches eee follow the principles of human rights, gender equalty, and meaningful participation of communities affected by the epidemic; 1. The Gty Goverr spread of STI, t of Davao shall adopt a multi-sectoral and culturaly-sensitive IV and AIDS epidemic by ensuring that local sons living with HIV and their families, are , The Cty Government approach in responding to the ‘STI, HI ‘communities, civil society groups and pet part of the response to the epidemic; The City Government of Davao shal remove all bariers to STI, HIV and ‘AIDS-related erices and shall eliminate the climate of stigma that surrounds the epidemic and the people directly and indirectly affected by it; and 4, The Cty Goverment of Davao shall consciously adhere to generally-accepted principles of human rights and adopt gender perspectives in dealing with STI, HIV and it jue formation and employ scentifially-proven a etamston and education campaigns shall be caried out In all id communities. approaches. schools, training centers, workplaces an ‘Therefore it affirms that: 1, The protection, promotion and fufilment of human right effective response to the epidemic; ts as the comerstone of an 2. The meaningful inclusion and participation of persons directly and indirectly affected by the epidemic, especially persons living with HIV is crucial In eliminating the virus; 3. Unless otherwise provided in this Ordnance, the confidently, anonymity and non- compulsory nature of HIV testing and HIV-related testing shall always be guaranteed Snd protected by the City Government of Davao; and policies and practices that ascriminate on the basis of perceived or actual HIV status, fox, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, economic status, ethnicity, and Solty are inimical to national interest and contrary to the rights ‘and freedoms uaranteed In the Constitution, and the Cty Government of Davao shall eliminate these acts of discrimination. * ‘Seanned ith CanSeannerPage 3 of 13 Ord, No. 0679-19 Article III DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 3. Definition of Terms. As used In this Ordinance, the following terms are © eetined as follows: save nmune ‘system Is weakened due to HIV Infection, making an indivéua susceptible to opportunistic infections; [Antiretroviral Treatment-efers to the treatment that suppresses a retrovirus Ike HIV; Children - refers to persons below 18 years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect cruelty, exploitation or cisrimination because of physical or mental disablty or condition; |. Community-based HIV Screening - refers to a nomlaboratory rapid screening procedure done outside a heath facity by a trained member of @ ‘community-based organizations or groups; Compulsory HIV Testing - refers to HIV testing imposed upon @ person attended or characterized by the lack of consent, use of force or intimidation; HIV Counseling and Testing Site/Facility - refers to DOH accredited HIV testing facility with HIV proficient Medical Technologist; Discrimination - refers to any action taken to distinguish, exclude, restrict or show gender, age, sexual orientation, gender whether actual or perceived, and impairing the recognition, enjoyment or ights and freedoms; preference based on any ground such as Sex, identity, economic status, disability, and which has the purpose or effect exercise by all persons similarly situated, Entertainment Establishments - are business establishments which include bars, rightelubs, eer houses, karaoke bars/sing-along pub houses and other similar establishments within Davao City; |. Ethics of Care - health care providers embraces the universal values of liberty, justice, ‘confidentiality, respect, gender equity and equality to clients; .. Falth-based Organization- refers to a group of individuals united on the basis of their religious and or spiritual beliefs; . Gender Identity: refers to a person's intemal and individual experience of gender that may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth; Health Certificate- is a certification In writing using the prescribed form issued by the City Health Officer stating that the person applying for or renewing such certificate, is permitted by the said Officer or hisfher duly authorized representative to work In an ecblishment, This certification fs Issued to the person applying for or renewing such, dfter passing the required physical and medical examinations, immunizations and other Gxaminations as maybe required by the City Health Officer or his duly authorized representative; HIV and AIDS Counselor- refers to any individual tralned by an Institution or ‘organization accredited by the Department of Health to conduct counseling on STI, HIV and AIDS, HIV prevention, human rights and stigma reduction; . HIV and AIDS Monitoring - refers to the documentation and analysis of the number of HIV infection and pattern of its spread; ‘Seanned ith CanSeanner2 x bb. ec. dd. > Page 4 of 13 Ord. No, 0679-19 HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control - refers to measures aimed at protecting ‘Ron-infected persons from contracting HIV and minimizing the Impact of the condition of persons living with HIV; . HIV and STI Counseling - refers to the provision of information on STI, HIV and ‘AIDS, how it is spread and how it may be prevented, risk-reduction approaches, and Information on treatment, care and support for persons living with HIV, which is conducted before and after HIV testing; HIV Testing - refers to any faclty-based or mobile medical procedure that Is ‘conducted to determine the presence or absence of HIV in person’s body; Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - refers to the virus that destroys the immune system of a person which causes AIDS; Indigent Clients - refers to cients that fit to the criteria and definition of the Davao ity Social Services and Development Office; Information Material - shall mean any written and/or printed material which educates the public; Key Populations at Higher Risk of STE and HIV Exposure or ‘Key Populations’ refer to those persons whose behavior make them more likely to be exposed to HIV or to transmit the virus, as determined by Philippine National AIDS Council ( PNAC); Medical Confidentiality - refers to the relationship of trust and confidence created or existing between a patient or a person living with HIV and his or her attending health ‘care providers and or any person providing services or those who have acvess to ‘medical records; Medical Practitioner - licensed Doctor of Medicine engaged in health work in hospitals, clinics, sanitaria, health stations, barangay health centers and the like; Partner Notification - refers to the method of finding and counseling the sexual partner(s) of a person who has been diagnosed as having Sexually-Transmitted Infection and HIV; Peer Educator - is a trained STI, HIV and AIDS educator who is capable of Influencing, motivating and developing healthy behaviors among his/her peers; Person Living with HIV - refers to any individual diagnosed to be infected with HIV; Quality Healthcare - as Indicated by standards set by WHO, accessibility and affordability of medical needs, ethical care, and appropriateness. of provider's knowledge on STI, HIV and AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender sensitive_in thelr Interpersonal relations with patients and adept diagnostic treatment ‘and follow-up procedure of health providers; Reproductive Health - it is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well- being and not merely the absence of disease and Infirm ‘matters relating to the reproductive system and its functions and processes, as defined in the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development and World Health Organization and further affirmed by the Beljing Conference of the United Nations; Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) wellness center which Purpose Is to achleve universal availability and accessi productive health care ‘and services, provides HIV related services and treatment in Davao City; Health Education, Promotion and Development Division - Conducts information, ‘education and promotion campaign and training on Reproductive Health, STI, HIV and AIDS activities under the City Health Office; ‘Seanned ith CanSeanneroo Republic v or ofthe Ph "ie ofthe Sangguniang ees ™ x Page 5 of 13 Ord. No. 0679-19 ‘e0.Sexual Health - implies that the sexval dive and sexual processes are accomplished ina. sate of complete physical, mental and socal being, nat merely the absence of disease or disorder; ff. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) - refer to any Infection that may be ‘acquired or passed. through sexual or non- sexual means; y's sexual and emotional attraction to, oF i, the same, or both sexes; 99.Sexual Orientation - refers to a intimate and sexual relationship with, individuals of diferent bbh.Standard Precautions - are work practices required to reduce the sk of Haare on of boot bore. and other pathogens from both recognized and Unrecognized sources to protect the health care worker and cllent; th Stigma - refers tothe dynamic devaluation and dehumanization of an ndvdal oe Stara Suhre which may be based on atirbutes that are array dened y others oe citabie or unworthy and which results in discrimination when acted upon; 1 Vulnerable Communities - refer toa group of people who are suffering from social Injustice making them more susceptible to STH, HIV and AIDS; kk Work Place - refers to the office, premises and worksite where workers 2F° habitually cre rbyed and shal nude the office ar place where workers, with no fixed or definite Cor ts, regulary report for assignment in the couse of thelr employment; and I. Workplace Policies - refer to the statement of _ provisions of work and health nefits and rights for workers/employees related to STI, HIV and AIDS. Article IV STI, HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION Section 1. STI, HIV and AIDS Prevention. The City Government of Davao, 1 (OCAC), shall promote and adopt a range of measures sodety organizations, that aims to prevent, halt, or In the general population especialy among key Section 2. STE, HIV and AIDS Awareness Campaign. The DCAC shall conduct vihole yeer round actives on STE, HIV and AIDS Awareness Campaign which officially tats rete cory, highlighting the month of May , the Intemational AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobileatin (IACHIM) and the month of December being the World AIDS Day prevention month and HIV summit. Section 3. Media Campaign on STI, HIV/AIDS Prevention. In partnership with the Davao Cty Information Office, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), and the various trea organizations, the DCAC shall prepare and implement a media and communications plan for 2 reguler information dissemination campaign and advocacy. Section 4. Sexual Abstinence and Mutual Fidelity. Sexual abstinence and mutual fidelty shall be emphasized as the most effective measures for STI, HIV/AIDS prevention. section 5. Comprehensive STI, HIV/AIDS Education, Comprehensive education ‘and information strategies shall be designed, Integrated and adopted in various levels geared towards the purpose of providing substantia informatior/knowledge, Improving attitudes and sls in the prevention and control of ST, HIV/AIDS, in both public and private sphere. ‘Seanned ith CanSeanner18% education and in an S 4 >_> Section 6, sqy Page 6 of 13 STI, anor information Fran Information Ord, No. 0679-19 Workers shal be a, 20 personnal fom 6 @ Health Service, STi, HIV/AIDS on STI, HIV/AIDS eNCeM to include yr Kowiedge and ee ceive health, serces 0 S. It shall tke SkiIS for proper and capabilities of all public health aera aval fete be conszeg emai cern eatin confident COTE common me ersten recent cone sped of hb e spread of STL, ed consent an es VAIS rtd eal ue 3 fete Commun ton 7. and ato tment. Promoti Davao NGOm 2nd Development Diver ware educati 2 0d Screening ‘services to uc", 2S Peer education and outreach activ n les, and community-based to reach target key popuoons an winesbe eopmuniien Section Modules intrest HIV/AIDS Gender Sensitive IEC Materials and Education appropriate to the 1 education and communication (IEC) material be designed STI/AIDS shal tine the Weary cubs ein tar and concepts, Medals the local lingo to encourage and facilitate easy understanding of terms Se crnceets: Modules on STL, HIV/AIDS prevention and contro shall not any Vay. be used contol devices Proper Education for Key Populations and Vulnerable through the ‘cy Health Office ~ Heath Content, scope and methodology. Schools. The Davao City ‘Section 9.Age-appropriate HIV and AIDS Edu inate with the Department of ‘AIDS Counail through the City Health Office ~ HPDD shal Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education(CHED), Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) to integrate basic and age-appropriate instruction on the causes, modes of transmission and ways of preventing the spread of HIV. and other sexually transmitted infections in subjects taught in public and private schools including non- formal and indigenous learning systems. Section 10.HIV and AIDS Education In the Workplace. The Davao City AIDS ‘Council through the City Health Office-HPDD in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Cill Service Commission (CSC) shall provide standard basic information and instruction on STI, HIV and AIDS, national and local HIV related laws and ther related issues of stigma reduction and discrimination in the workplace, public and private, Including the Armed Forces of the ines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Section 11. Compulsory STI, HIV/AIDS Education. It shall be compulsory for all ‘overs and/or managers of all establishments to attend seminar on STI, HIV/AIDS prevention Conducted regularly by any of the agencies such as the City Health Office, Davao Cy AIDS and accredited Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), otherwise, no renewal of permit to operate shall be oranted to said establishments for violation thereot. A certificate of Pttendance to STI, HIV/AIDS Seminar shall form part of the requirements for the Issuance or renewal of Health Certificate and Permit to Operate, Section 12. HIV and AIDS for Filipinos Going Abroad. The Davao City AIDS Council through the City Health Office-HPDD shall coordinate with the DOLE and its attached agencies the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to ensure that all overseas Fllpina workers shall be provided with information on how to access on-site STI, HIV and AIDS-related services and faciities before certification of overseas assignment. Section 13. HIV and AIDS Education in Communities. The City Health Office- through the HPDD, the Liga ng mga Barangay, Barangay ‘Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) and other NGOs shall spearhead Education and Information Activities for public jigns on STI, HIV and AIDS through various channels, on evidence-based, 2, age-appropriate, culturally-sensitive and human rights-oriented prevention tools to stop the spread of HIV. ‘Seanned ith CanSeannerPage 7 of 13 Ord. No. 0679-19 Section 14, ity Health Office, pete aoe AIDS Education among Out-of-Schoo! Youth.) and other accredited agencies shall and City Social Services and Development offal ee al ther related lsoves on Adolescent Rereaces Heat eminars on STH, HIV and A ng ‘young people in coordination a Reproductive Health (ARH) to all Out of saese wagay. FOr Wistaspoee al eon Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officals In Ue ‘STI and HIV in their plans, programs and activities. Section 15. Information for Tourists and Transients. The cHo-HPDD and City jon, arse Ome hall conduct Informaton Education on the cause, Mave of ane ot Somestic and i ee of HIV infection which shall be adequately PF ational ports of entry and ext. Section 16. Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support in Closed-Setting Institutions. The City tis Ofte HPOD Supe WC and other accredit Traore and organizations, n coordination with the eR! Prisons shall ene Spal prisons, public and private rehablitation centers, tne Mother closed-settng Instr room, have comprehensive STI, HIV and AIDS prevention, ‘Treatment, Care ‘and Support P iage section 17. Compulsory STi, HIV and AIDS, Education martgD Applicants. The CSSDO in partnership with Hy rough the Population OWEET Arps, HIV and other Implementing agencies shall in the conduct of ST ating and gender senstvty eduction among m2" : in Section 18.Media Campaign on STI, HIV and AIDS Prevention. TT 0, It partnership with CHO-HPDD in coordination Sin the Philippine Information oe prenous media organizations, shall mpIemert ¢ media and communications Pret STI, HIV and AIDS education among nadia practitioners and regular informatior campaign and advocacy: Section 19.HIV Counseling and H through the City Health Office-RHWC ‘and other tery and confidential pursuar ‘ty Government of Davao 0 that HIV hall ensure 1 Section 20.Preven' I through Maternal Neonatal Child Health and NOT i ‘AIDS Prevention Program to prevent ‘mother-to-child trans health services and other health Facilities. Section 21. Prevention of Blood in coordination with DOH Blood Program, PRC, the guidelines of the Department of Health and the existing 0 Teor organ, and surgical and other similar procedures shall Section 22.Standard Precaution. All health care providers Implementing HIV program shal adopt standard precautions according to the existing DOH guidelines. ARTICLE V S71, HIV AND AIDS TREATMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT Related Transmission. The City Health Office Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories shall adopt rdinance on donation of blood, rdopt standard precaution. Section 1. Psychosocial Care and Support to Persons Living with HIV al affected Families. The City Government of Davao through the cone shall ear oa Nablity and accessiblity of HIV treatment to Persons Infected with STI, HIV and provide Ziucaton on adherence to treatment, ‘The CSSDO in coordination with other service providers Shall develop psychosodlal care and support programs to PLHIV and affected families. Scanned tn CarScanetsot, Page 8 of 13 Ord, No. 0679-19 section 2. Care and Support fo coordi r Overseas Workers Living wit 5 (OSU) and Nee al sonar ne cena of al lop a stigma-free comr yrehensive ore re and support rogram, Ineuding econo, soda ond caateal support for overseas Srorkers who have been repatriated or are about to be repatriated due to thelr HIV positive status. women with STi Section 3. Special Care and Sui ipport Services for Pregnant HIV and AIDS. The City Heath Office through its Matemal Healt programs if soar whith Cty Social Services and Development Ofice and other accredited agencies! Inst tos shall provide special care and support services for pregnant waren with STL, HIV an‘ and shall be Integrated in the development plans and activites of the department. ices for children Infected We ices Section 4. Special Care and Support Servi and Children of Persons Living with PRY (PLHIV) and AIDS. The CY FS WcHN) Development Office in ‘coordination with CHO- faternal Health Children and ee services for program and other accredited institutions shall provide special care and SUPP ‘with HIV and children infected with HIV. children of persons living Men and children. Section 5. Special Care and Support for ‘Abused Women, WCPD ‘The IGDD In coordination with the CHO, ‘essp0, Public Attorney's Ofc and Oe abity Desk shall facilitate legal services to abused women ‘men, children and per infected with STI and HIV ‘and AIDS. Section 6. Health Care Plans for Person with HIV. The csspo shall assess and refer PLHIV to avail of health care plans through the agency's indigency program. ARTICLE VI ADHERENCE TO SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, ‘TESTING, SCREENING AND (COUNSELING procedures. The Cty of Davao shall strictly adhe necessary to protect any section 1. Safe Practices and Proced rer, Tr ies, to the principles and guidelines on safe practices 7 person fom les and Qsion as mandoted in Articles 1 and ‘of RA 8504, Procedures 0” Peron freeing and counseing stall bserve the ee ‘of care and medical confidentiality in testa indvduas having vunerble conctons for contracting STU/HIV. ARTICLE VIE HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES section 2. Universal Access to STE Healthcare Services Aozs 27 healthcare services/assistance ‘shall be extended to all individuals regardless of sex, gender, age, social status, political belief, tradition and religion. ‘Section 2. Adherence to Quality Health Care and Ethics of Care. Medical pracsiones or cher saftasssing of drecy proving healt Sexier examinations/ education to clients ‘shall adhere to the basic principles of ethics of care. They shall also be Sa oder and nul orientation Inthe treatment to pants informing them sensitive 2° tncudng the right to le charges for abuses committed against them. Section 3. Health Care Plans for Person with HIV. The City of Davao, Ir coordination ‘with the Philippine National AIDS Counc, Department Heath “and Corman ote Irsuace Conse sal ond 3 study on the feasibly of setting a package wpa das of bath cre plans, and should the study warrant, Implement the plan for Section 4. Special Welfare Fund for RHWC Cli establish and maintain a welfare fund for the clients of Wes which ee cante smear check-up and from other sources of the St a Te azine tothe welre fund of the RHWC Clents a be ‘marae by oe oma patventiovatTAbS Coma iotte Fhowcalntatan Hest Oe ‘Seanned ith CanSeannerPage 9 of 13 Ord, No, 0679-19 ARTICLE virr SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING STI, HIV AND AIDS Health Office and CPDO in aston shal conduct ing, policy making and Section 2. Research Im carnation itn be Deseret of Heth, oe l, and AIDS related advocacy as needed, ‘esarhes Section 3, Documentation, STI/AIDS contact ARTICLE IX ‘STIGMA REDUCTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS Section 1: Stigma Reduction, Acts of Discrimination and other Human RISKS ‘trough the Dav2o Cy AIDS Council shall ents ant rnchored to the ethical standards and in purs ig laws and instrumentaities. ‘ARTICLE X PROTECTION OF PEER EDUCATORS, OUTREACH WORKERS, SOCTAL WORKERS: ‘AND HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS ON STI, HIV AND AIDS ARTICLE XI CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION section 1: The Davao City AIDS Council shall ensure _ confidential pertaining to STI, HIV and AIDS as provided for inthe National AIDS law policy Isuances. ‘Section 2. Disclosure to Sexual Partners. ~ Any person who tested positive to HIV her status and health condition to his or her spouse or sexual ‘trative sex or any potential exposure to HIV and may opt to ARTICLE XI ‘STI, HIV AND AIDS PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION Section 1. HIV and AIDS 3-year Plan, The Davao City AIDS Council shall develop a 3-year STI, HIV and AIDS Plan and budgetary allocations. ‘Seanned ith CanSeannerfe oe Page 10 of 13 Ord. No. 0679-19 Section 2, Monitorit . M ing Evaluation and Reporting. The Davao Cty AIDS Counc! shal ensure motoring an evaaton nthe implementa of plans. atepal report annvall lait nls the City Mayor, Cty Councl and its own members on the status of the implementation of the plan and STI, HIV and AIDS situation In Davao City- The Liga ng ‘Section 3, Localization of the Davao City STI, HIV and AIDS Plan. ‘mga Barangay in coordination with City DILG and CHO-HPDD shall assist the barendoy counell n and Investment develop their own local HIV and AIDS Plan, including its operetionalizatior ‘components. ARTICLE XIII REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND STI, HIV AND AIDS ‘TREATMENT SERVICES Section 1.The City Health Offce through the RHC shall be inthe frontiee Inthe delivery of comprehensive reproductive health services, treatment, cae and support on HIV srd AIDS program in accordance withthe National AIDS Law, related local ordinances, and policies approved by the DCAC. RHWC shal provide written reports and Section 2. The City Health Office through the IDS updates on the STI, HIV and AIDS services, treatment and trends to the Davao Cty Council. ARTICLE XIV. COMPOSITION, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE DAVAO CITY: ‘AIDS COUNCIL (DCAC) ‘Section 1.Composition of the Davao City AIDS ‘council. The Davao City AIDS ‘Council shall be composed of the following: City Mayor or his/her duly authorized representative — Chairperson City Health Office ~ Co-chair SP Committee on Health — Member snd Development Office ~ Member partment of Education Davao Cty Division — Member air of the Liga ng mga Barangay ~ Member tegrated Gender and Development Division (IGDD) - Member City Information Office (CIO) - Member ‘and Local Government (City DILG) - Member (1) Entertainment Industry ~ Members, a ' 12. Five (5) from line-Nati IIV/AIDS prevention that shall be designated by the City “The DCAC may, from time to time, expand Its membership as the need arses. Section 2.Powers and Functions of the Councll. The Davao City AIDS Counci shall have the folowing povers and functions as Advisory, Coordinative, Lead and Monitoring ‘and Evaluation Body and shall create working committees. ind the Executive Branch on policy a. Advisory Group to the Sangguniang Panlungsod ar planning and monitoring toward formulation/development, program conceptualization, the prevention and control of STI, HIV/AIDS; Coordinative Body in establishing, mobilizing and strengthening linkages at the local, rational and Intemational agencies and other stakeholders involved in the STI, HIV/AIDS prevention programs; Lead Group in undertaking information, education and communication campalgns on ‘STI, HIV/AIDS prevention; 1. Monitoring Body in the Implementation of RA 8504, this Ordinance and other poli ‘approved and adopted by DCAC. cena ‘Seanned ith CanSeannerPage 11 of 13 Ord, No. 0679-19 section 3. Secreta cat shal be designated frit ofthe Davao City AIDS Council, The sexetarat of He plans in coordination wit ne Local Health Board. It shall ensure the Implementation of oe ion with its existing committees and provide reports to DCAC. Section 4. Functions of the Secretariat of tt Council. The secretariat of the Counc! shall perform the following fins Ms oun . Coordinate the activities of the council council, . Serve as the center of communicatic and tothe members ofthe coun Eada inating information from Document meetings and other activities of the council. i. Keep all the records of the council : . etam ‘other secretariat functions as may be assigned by the Chalrperson of the unl Section 5. Compensation and Remuneration of the members and secretariat of the Council. Members and secretariat of the Davao City AIDS Counc! duties as such and shall be entitled to the necessary taveling oxPe! honorarium chargeable against the fund of the DCAC subject to existing 3 auditing rules and regulations. ARTICLE XV FUNCTIONS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (RHWC) Section 1. Renaming of the Social Hygiene Clinic to Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) and providing Its functions. It shall perform the following functions: a, Be nthe frontline inthe delivery of reproductive health care senices a Peowide education and Information dssemination actives, on the promotion of Fepreductve heath, prevention and control of STI, HIV/AIDS: c. Monitoring and evaluation of cases handled; § Refer cients to other agencies of the cy government for CaS65 that need other health pete er cenices suchas livelihood projets, altemative home, and ‘scholarship; ce. crue that enldren with STIHIV are given priory n treatment ‘and are referred to ‘concemed agencies for further assistance; f. Conduct HIV Antibody Test in a voluntary and regular basis. Further, Pre and post-test con shall ewise be administered before any examination may be considered. Fevforn such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ‘ordinance. o Section 2.Strengthening of the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center.The paveo ety Government shall strengthen the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center through provision of adequate personnel, facities and budget. It ‘shall ensure provision of comprehensive reproductive health services and sexual health education, ensuring ethics and quality care and information. ARTICLE XVI DECLARATION OF AIDS AWARENESS MONTH Section 1,Declaration of AIDS Awareness Month, The month of May is hereby declared 25 AIDS awareness month to coincide with the commemoration day for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and the International Day of Action on Women's Health. Ukewise AIDS ‘awareness should culminate on the month of December belng the World AIDS Prevention Month, Section 2.Advocacy Programs for the AIDS Awareness Month. There shall be ‘an advocacy program for the whole month isseminat ic an adocany progr fo te i of May for the dissemination of information for the a : Scanned tn CarScanet~™ Page 12 of 13, pedRRCLe xn Ord. No, 0678.19 Section 1. any NAL PROVISTONS 7 vemeted vith he faigy eR found guy op Pa penis, MY tn noes oy 2. Fist Oferse~ fhe 15 Ordinance sha F P 2,000.00 . Second Offense — ‘neler imprsonert ten (1) meni, 3,000.00 any, Third Offense — °F Imprisonment of three (3 s. cancers — a fe of p ©) months. : 5,000, ion of busines pers 00 andor imprisonment OF six (6) months and for Section 2. Redress Offce.the Commission on funn (ony ess mechanisms for persone oS DCAC in ‘ordination with (CHR) and other related pe sy tea and Social rights are protected’ "9 With HIV to ensure thet ther cM poke ec ARTICLE XVIII APPROPRIAVION Section 1. Appropriation, An opine amount of not less than Two Mill Pesos, Phill ureny Project and yal Be sera forte tenet ee Aen Beceneas oBeatOnS of he Dave Chy hos Carel eee case Section 2. Appropriation of Budget DCAC Member member agencies sal apropate budge ST HIV ond AUS aera nt OE ARTICLE XIX IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) Section 1. Implementing Rules and Regul together with the Davao City AIDS Council shall formul regulations necessary for the implementation of this Ordi ‘more than one (1) year from approval thereof. City Mayor's Office ‘appropriate rules and ‘one (1) month but not ARTICLE XX FINAL PROVISION Section 1. Separability Clause. If for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance Is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections of provisions hereof which ‘are not affected thereby shall continue to be In full force and effect. Section 2. Repealing Clause. All ordinances, local Issuances or rules Inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 3, Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval ‘and publication in a local newspaper of general circulation in Davao City. ENACTED, on the 8° day of January, 2019, by 2 unanimous vote of all the ‘Members of the Sanggunian, there belng @ quorum, ‘Scanned wth CanSearnerCERTIFIED CORRECT; Chud, 2. eee NTOS Secretary to the Songgehere Panlungsod (Cty Government Department Head ny ATTESTED: IARD E. ALAG Vice Mi Presidin omsiatq I approven : 10 4N 208 _ 2919 2. DUTERTE en? ATTESTED: ATTY. ZULEIKA ff LOPEZ City Administrator” Scanned itn CarScanet