The City Vice Mayor

The City Vice Mayor

Hon. Ernesto M. Butawan


A former four-termer councilor and now on its 2nd term as City Vice Mayor, Atty. Ernesto M. Butawan, serves as the Presiding Officer of the 6th Sangguniang Panlungsod. Together with the entire council, he aims to provide legislations-passage of ordinances, resolutions and other programs that are intricately crafted to fit the needs of the people of Baybay ang geared towards an effective and efficient administration through optimum utilization of resources, provision of quality service and effective transparent governance.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Commerce
University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, 1987
LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
Manuel L. Quezon University, Manila, 1995

LICENSURE OR BOARD

  • Sub Professional (CSC) 1987
  • Professional (CSC) 1989
  • BAR Examinations 1996

POLITICAL BACKGROUND

2019 – present City Vice Mayor LGU-Baybay
2016-2019 SP Member LGU-Baybay
2010-2013 SP Member LGU-Baybay
2007-2010 SP Member LGU-Baybay
2004-2007 SB Member LGU-Baybay
1983-1985 SK Chairman Zone 10

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As the head of the legislative council of the city, Vice Mayor Ernesto M. Butawan, has pledged its full support and cooperation the programs and projects of the present local administration as outlined in the executive agenda for the years 2022-2025 of our City Mayor, Honorable Jose Carlos L. Cari.
Continuing with the platform of good governance, the City Vice Mayor along with the 12 members of the 6th Sangguniang Panlungsod, have reviewed, approved and enacted 31 ordinances for the year 2021, 11 for 2022 (4 from the 5th Sanggunian and 11 from the 6th), 12 for 2023, and counting. Majority of these ordinances have focused on health, environmental protection, disaster preparedness, infrastructure, livelihood projects, financial assistance to the marginalized sectors, youth empowerment, etc.
The active council has also passed numerous resolutions aimed towards the development and progress of the city, and the general welfare of the  Baybayanons.