Butuan City Council


The Butuan City Council, more commonly known as the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Butuan or SP Butuan, is the local legislative body of Butuan City in the Philippines. It is tasked with creating and enacting ordinances, resolutions, and policies essential for the city's effective governance.
The Butuan City Council consists of 13 members - One Vice Mayor, 10 Elected Councilors, One ABC-Liga Federation President, and One Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President.

The Sanggunian Hong Katawhan (16th SP Butuan)

The 16th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Butuan, dubbed as the Sanggunian Hong Katawhan, aims to establish a legislative body that encourages direct civic engagement and participatory governance, making it easy for Butuanons to voice their concerns, provide input on legislation, and engage directly with their elected representatives. currently composed of the following members:

Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer (1)

Atty. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun - Lawyer, Former Representative of the 1st District of Agusan del Norte, Former City Vice Mayor

Elected City Councilors (10)

  1. Joseph Omar O. Andaya ' - Businessman
  2. Cromwell P. Nortega - Political Science Major, Former SK Federation President
  3. Reynante B. Desiata ' - Former City Administrator
  4. Atty. John Gil S. Unay, Sr. - Lawyer
  5. Cherry May G. Busa - Registered Nurse
  6. Atty. Ehrnest John C. Sanchez - Lawyer
  7. Victor Vicente G. Plaza - Businessman
  8. Dr. Eduardo S. Gonzalez - Doctor of Medicine
  9. Arturo P. Gado - Former Barangay Chairperson
  10. Vacant - Vacated by Engr. Rosario

Ex-Officio Members (2)

  1. Gemma P. Tabada - Liga ng mga Barangay President
  2. Joseph Manuel Morcilla - Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President

Former Members

  1. Engr. Vincent Rizal C. Rosario '' - Unfinished Term
  2. Cynth Zephanee N. Nietes - Former SK Federation President, Expired Term