Author: Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix
Co-Author: Hon. Kishi Nicole D. Chavez (CYO)
Date Filed: July 6, 2026
This ordinance establishes the “Naga City Public Access Defibrillation and AED Ordinance of 2026.” Designed to be fully self-executing, it mandates the procurement, installation, registration, and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units in high-density environments, business establishments, institutions, and large-scale events with a capacity or personnel count of at least 100. The policy aims to combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) by deploying user-friendly medical technology alongside Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) before emergency medical services arrive, dramatically increasing survival rates in the city.
Highlights of Proposed Ordinance
- DEMOCRATIZING GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES: Opens doors for young Nagueños to pursue national and international programs, including scholarships, fellowships, professional internships, and youth conferences, ensuring these opportunities are not restricted to privileged circles.
- THE OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN: Mandates the Naga City Youth Development Office (NCYDO) to maintain a verified, publicly accessible directory detailing legitimate opportunities, eligibility criteria, and funding scopes.
- APPLICATION READINESS AND MENTORSHIP: Provides practical guidance on building competitive CVs, writing personal statements, preparing for interviews, and connecting applicants with a volunteer network of seasoned professionals and former scholars.
- INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ACCESS: Prioritizes outreach and support to underrepresented youth sectors, including public school students, out-of-school youth, low-income individuals, young parents, and persons with disabilities.
- THINK GLOBAL, ACT LOCAL RETURN SERVICE: Requires program beneficiaries who receive formal city endorsements or individual assistance to perform a proportionate local service, such as mentoring other applicants, hosting echo sessions, or drafting local policy recommendations.
- FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL SAFEGUARDS: Protects public funds by using existing city staff and prioritizing fully funded external opportunities, making it clear that participation in the program does not automatically entitle applicants to financial travel subsidies from the city government.
- Proposed