17th Legislative Body

____ Regular Session

Series of 2015

Republika ng Pilipinas
LUNGSOD NG DABAW
Sangguniang Panlungsod
RESOLUTION NO. __________
Series of 2015
RESOLUTION TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE MINI-PARK LOCATED
AT J.P. LAUREL STREET CORNER DAKUDAO AVENUE NEAR THE BUHANGIN
FLYOVER AS CARMEN M. SORIANO PARK
WHEREAS, this pertains to the naming of the Mini-Park located at Buhangin Flyover
As Carmen M. Soriano Park;
WHEREAS, Doa Carmen Marfori Soriano was born in Ermita, Manila on January 27,
1907. Her parents were Simeon and Margarita Marfori;
WHEREAS, at the age of 21, she married Atty. Jesus Soriano in 1928. They came to
Davao City in order to manage the properties left by the parents of Doa Carmen
Soriano;
WHEREAS, Atty. Jesus Soriano was taken by the Japanese two days before the
liberation of Davao City. He was never seen again. Doa Carmen was left with six
(6) children, the eldest was only fourteen (14) years old and the youngest was only
six (6) months old;
WHEREAS, with fortitude, courage, and faith in God, Doa Carmen was able to
restore the family business during the years her children were growing up. Despite
the difficulties she faced, she was still gave all her children good education;
WHEREAS, being optimistic and generous at heart, Doa Carmen reached out to
the less fortunate especially to indigent mothers and small children. As President of
the Davao City Womens Club, the services of the Puericulture Center were
improved and UNICEF aid was efficiently distributed among the needy and medical
services were effectively rendered. In coordination with St. Theresas College, she
also became involved in helping the handicapped and established Tahanang Walang
Hagdan in Catalunan;
WHEREAS, she was a part of several organizations such as being a charter
member of the Girl Scouts of Davao Council, the Philippine Mental Health
Association, Zonta Club of Davao, a board member of the orphanage SOS, and even
organized the Ikebana Chapter of Davao City. She was also charter president of the
Ikenobo movement in this City;
WHEREAS, in 1988, she became the chairperson of the Davao Beautiful
Foundation, Inc. and continued to help and inspire its members even after she
retired as Chairman Emeritus and her subsequent demise. The rewards of her
efforts are in the compliments that Davao visitors usually make. Visitors often
comment that Davao City is the leanest city in the Philippines. The pinnacle of the
success of her beautification efforts was the award won by the City in the year 2000
as the countrys cleanest and greenest city;
WHEREAS, as a part of Doa Carmens efforts to beautify the city, she
conceptualized and started the landscaping of the mini-park located at J.P. Laurel
Street corner Dakudao Avenue near the Buhangin Flyover;

Item 1176/Committee on Rules, Privileges, Laws And Ordinances

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod in session assembled, to enact an Ordinance naming the mini-park
located at J.P. Laurel Street corner Dakudao Avenue near the Buhangin Flyover as
Carmen M. Soriano Park;
RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Office of
the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the family of Doa Carmen Marfori
Soriano, Davao Beautiful Foundation, Inc. and all other offices/departments
concerned, for their information and guidance.
Done this ________ 2015, Davao City, Philippines.

HON. BERNARD E. AL-AG

Majority Floor Leader
City Councilor, 3rd District
Davao City

17th Legislative Body

____ Regular Session
Series of 2015

Item 1176/Committee on Rules, Privileges, Laws And Ordinances

Republika ng Pilipinas
LUNGSOD NG DABAW
Sangguniang Panlungsod
ORDINANCE NO. __________
Series of 2015

AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE MINI-PARK LOCATED AT J.P. LAUREL STREET

CORNER DAKUDAO AVENUE NEAR THE BUHANGIN FLYOVER AS CARMEN M.
SORIANO PARK

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Davao, in

session assembled that:
Section I. TITLE This ordinance shall be known as the An Ordinance
naming the mini-park located at J.P. Laurel Street corner Dakudao Avenue near the
Buhangin Flyover as Carmen M. Soriano Park.

Section II. DECLARATION OF POLICY According to paragraph 2 of the

Revised Guidelines on the Naming and Renaming of Streets, Public Schools,
Plazas, Building, Bridges and Other Structures 2. Public places under the
jurisdiction of the local governments with the exception of barangays may
be named or renamed by the local government unit concerned (e.g. a
provincial road cannot be renamed by a municipal or city government)
Section III. AUTHORITY The Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of
Davao has the power to name the mini-park located at J.P. Laurel Street corner
Dakudao Avenue near the Buhangin Flyover as Carmen M. Soriano Park.

SECTION IV. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If for any reason, any section or

provision of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other
sections or provisions hereof not affected by such declaration shall continue
to be in full force and effect;
SECTION V. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon approval.
ENACTED, ___________, by a majority vote of all the Members of the
Sanggunian present.

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