MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17 - Incentives and Commendation for Top Ten Licensure Examination Topnotchers

Sep 21, 2026

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Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-17 of the Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo sets policy to encourage and motivate the public—especially the youth—by granting cash incentives and Sangguniang Bayan resolutions to individuals ranked among the top ten highest places in specified licensure examinations. It establishes definitions, incentive amounts by ranking, and creates an Incentives Committee with duties covering validation, identification of beneficiaries, and drafting implementing rules. It also sets the incentives claim schedule, required qualifications, and documentary requirements for recipients.

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Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-17

Title and Purpose

Definition of Terms

Cash Incentives

Incentives Committee

Powers and Functions

Secretariat and Functions

Qualifications for Grant of Incentives

Documentary Requirements

Schedule to Claim Incentives

Implementing Rules and Regulations

# REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESPROVINCE OF ILOILOMUNICIPALITY OF PAVIA-oOo-OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THESANGGUNIANG BAYAN HELD ON JUNE 19,2023 AT 9:00 A M.IN THESESSION HALL,MUNICIPAL BUILDING,PAVIA,ILOILO. PRESENT 1.Hon.Edsel G.Gerochi -Municipal Vice-Mayor Presiding Officer 2.Hon.Jo Jan Paul J.Penol -Municipal Councilor 3.Hon.Aniel B.Gerada -do- 4.Hon.Jose Maria D.Trimanez do- 5.Hon.Leonardo L.Belasa -do- 6.Hon.Daniel S.Fajardo,II -do- 7.Hon.Roy H.Gorriceta,Sr. -do- 8.Hon.Rhia B.Sotomil -do- 9.Hon.Joshua Philippe B.Gumban -do- 10.Hon.Hanson H.Guyos-Liga President,Ex-Officio Member 11.Hon.Kervin Matthew G.Zaldariaga -SK Fed.President,Ex-Oficio Member # MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO.2023-17 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING INCENTIVES AND RESOLUTIONS OFCOMMENDATION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO GARNERED THE TOP TEN(10)HIGHEST PLACES IN THE PHYSICIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION,BAREXAMINATION,DENTAL BOARD EXAMINATION,AND OTHER PRCNATIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS. WHEREAS,in order to encourage and motivate the people especially theyouth of the Municipality of Pavia,it is the policy of the municipal government toprovide cash incentives and Sangguniang Bayan Resolutions to those who garneredthe top ten(10)highest places in the Physician Licensure Examination,BarExamination,Dental Board Examination,and other PRC national licensureexaminations; WHEREAS,the granting of the incentives motivates,boosts the morale,andrewards the hardship of individuals; WHEREAS,RA.No.7160,otherwise known as the Local Government Codeof 1991,provides that“The Sanggunian,as a legislative body,shall enactordinances,approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of itsinhabitants under Section 16 of this Code"; WHEREFORE,be it enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan in a regular sessionassembled that: SECTION 1.Title.This Ordinance shall be known as the "Board ExamTopnotchers Incentives Ordinance of the Municipallty of Pavia”. SECTION 2.Definition of Terms.For this Ordinance,the following termsshall mean: a.Physician Licensure Examination,Bar Examination,Dental BoardExamination,and other PRC National Licensure Examinations-referto examinations conducted nationwide per schedule of graduates ofvanious professions who seek licensure in the practice of their respectiveprofession or area of specialization sanctioned by appropriate agenciessuch as,but not limited to,the Professional Regulation Commission,theSupreme Court,and others. b.Topnotchers-refer to individuals who are officially ranked number 1 to10 in the said examinations. c.Cash Incentives-refer to the amount to be provided in Section 3 of thisOrdinance. SECTION 3.Cash Incentives.The following amount shall be given toindividuals who garnered the top ten(10)highest places in the PhysicianLicensure Examination,Bar Examination or other PRC national licensureexaminations,to wit: Top 1 P20,000.00 P15,000.00 Top 2-5 P10,000.00 Top 6-10 SECTION 4.Incentives Committee.The Incentives Committee shall be incharge of the validation and identification of the beneficiary of the cashincentives which shall be composed of the following: Municipal Mayor Chairperson: Municipal Vice Mayor Vice Chairperson: 1.SB Chairperson,Committee on Education Members: 2.SB Chairperson,Committee on GoodGovernment,Legal Matters,Ordinances,Awards and Incentives ⑥ 3.DepED District Supervisor 4.Municipal Budget Officer 5.Municipal Treasurer 6.Municipal Accountant 7.Local Youth Development Officer SECTION 5.Powers and Functions of the Incentives Committee.Thefollowing shall be the powers and functions of the Committee 1.Call for a meeting; 2.Validate documentary requirements; 3.Recommend the grant of incentives; 4.Draft the Implementing Rules and Regulations;and 5.Perform other duties and functions in order to carry out theprovisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 6.Secretariat.The Secretariat of t

FAQs

What is Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-17 about?

It grants incentives and commendation resolutions to individuals who place within the top ten highest positions in specified physician, bar, dental board, and other PRC national licensure examinations.

How are cash incentives determined for topnotchers?

The ordinance provides set amounts based on ranking, including separate categories for Top 1, Top 2-5, and Top 6-10, as stated in Section 3.

Who qualifies to receive the cash incentives?

Applicants must be residents of Pavia for at least six months, be active registered voters, and must belong to the top ten highest places in the covered licensure examinations, as stated in Section 8.

Sep 21, 2026

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