1st Davao Chinese New Year Festival

On January 5, 2009, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Executive Order No. 01, Series of 2009, "An Order Creating the Executive Committee (Execom) of the 1st Davao Chinese New Year Festival".

Its whereas(es) provides that "the City Government of Davao, through the Davao City Chinatown Development Council, is committed to promote the development of Chinatown as one of the major historical, economic, and cultural centers of the city."

"The Davao City Chinatown Development Council saw it fitting to launch the city's own Chinatown during the Chinese New Year, which falls on January 26, 2009, through a week-long festival starting on January 24 to 31, 2009."

Section 1 of the said order mandates the creation, constitution, and composition of the ExeCom, to wit: "xxx ExeCom is to be composed of the following persons:"

Chair: Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte
Co-Chair: Mr. Sebastian L. Angliongto
Vice-Chairs: Coun. Susan Isabel C. Reta (Government Sector)
Mr. Sergio Y. Haw (Private Sector)
Secretariat: Ms. Patricia Melizza B. Ruivivar
Mr. Rizal Giovanni P. Aportadera, Jr.

Working Commitees
Finance Mr. Benito Ong
Mr. Nelson Chua
Mr. Andrew Go Sim Tian
Mr. Wilson Tan
Mr. Willy Go
Mr. Carlos Agabin (Ang Liong Kang)

Mayor's Special Events: Mr. Christopher Lawrence T. Go
Cultural Activities: Mr. Richard D. Vilar
Publicity & Promotions: Mr. Oscar G. Casaysay
Night Market: Ms. Vivian L. Lorico
Mr. Jaime Uy, Jr.
Barangay Celebrations: Brgy. Capt. Robert Mendoza (27-C)
Brgy. Capt. Fidelo G. Almirante (30-C)
Beautification & Clean... Engr. Jocelyn Espina
Security & Safety P/Sr. Supt. Ramon Apolinario
Traffic Management Mr. Celso T. Gempesaw
Venue Enhancement Engr. Jose Gestuveo, Jr.
Engr. Elisa Madrazo
Mr. James Zimmerman

Section 2 establishes the functions of the committee:

1. To plan and ensure the smooth coordination of programs, events and activities in connection with the celebration of the 1st Davao Chinese New Year Festival;
2. To find ways and means to support the effective implementation of programs, events and activities during the celebration;
3. Perform such other acts which are necessary to effectively and meaningfully carry out their mandated functions.
   

The funds for the celebration, operating requirements and honoraria and such other expenses to be incurred shall be sourced mainly from the budget of the Davao City Chinatown Development Council.