Committees:
Committee on Appropriations and Finance
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Committee on Cooperatives and Livelihood
Education:
BS in Applied Economics, De La Salle University (1984);
finished elementary/secondary in Bacolod by 1981
Early Local Roles:
Barangay Kagawad (1996–1998); Barangay Captain (1998–2001)
Council Terms Councilor:
2004–2007; Vice Mayor 2007–2013; Councilor again 2022–present
League Leadership:
VMLP National VP; Visayas & Neg. Occ. President (2007–2013)
Legislative Work:
Chair of major SP committees; spearheaded city budget & tourism initiatives; served as interim mayor in 2024
Legislative Priorities and Advocacy Areas
🌊1. Fisheries, Coastal Management & Fisherfolk Welfare – Authored a resolution opposing unregulated commercial fishing in municipal waters to protect local marine resources and safeguard small-scale fisherfolk livelihoods, reinforcing LGU authority over coastal areas.
2. Agriculture & Livelihood Development – As Chair of the Agriculture & Fisheries Committee, he champions support for farmers and fisherfolk. – Leads efforts in promoting cooperatives and livelihood programs, including active involvement in Cooperative Month initiatives. – Supports skills training, such as free TESDA-accredited courses in Web Creative Design and Contact Center Services for Bacolod residents.
3. Tourism & Environmental Preservation – Co-authored the ordinance designating Sumag River as a tourist destination, establishing a dedicated committee and allocating funds for its preservation and cleanliness.
4. Local Economic Development & Investment Promotion – Instrumental in approving and establishing the Bacolod City Department of Local Development and Investment Promotion (DLEDIP) to foster MSME growth, attract investment, and create jobs.
5. Budget, Infrastructure & Financial Oversight – As Chair of the Appropriations & Finance Committee, he oversaw passage of the ₱3.6 B 2024 city budget, ensuring significant allocations for health, public works, and social services.Spearheaded efforts to secure multi-billion-peso loans (₱4.1 B and ₱5 B) to fund key projects: new legislative building, sanitary landfill, health centers, roads, and city college expansion.
6. Public Safety & Community Monitoring – Supported the installation of solar-powered CCTV cameras in and around Central Market to curb littering and improve community cleanliness
Councilor Jude Thaddeus “Thaddy” A. Sayson has authored and co-authored several ordinances and resolutions in Bacolod City, including:
- City Ordinance No. 356, Series of 2004 (Enacted)
- This ordinance regulates noise pollution in Bacolod City, particularly targeting modified mufflers and pipes on motor vehicles to protect the community’s peace and promote safety.
- Sum-ag River Ordinance (Enacted)
- Co-authored with Councilor Jason Isidro Villarosa, this ordinance designates the Sum-ag River as a tourist destination, establishes a committee for its maintenance and preservation, and allocates funds for these purposes.
- Bacolod Food Terminal Complex Ordinance (Enacted)
- This ordinance establishes the Bacolod Food Terminal Complex, imposing fees and charges for its use and outlining other related provisions.
- Marine Protected Area Ordinance (Proposed)
- This proposed ordinance seeks to establish a marine protected area in the coastal regions of Barangays Sum-ag and Punta-Taytay to conserve marine resources.
- Security Seal Ordinance (Enacted)
- Co-authored with Councilor Al Victor Espino, this ordinance mandates the use of security seals on official documents issued by Bacolod City’s frontline offices to ensure their integrity and authenticity.
- Creation of the Bacolod City Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (DLEDIP) Ordinance (Enacted)
- This ordinance establishes the DLEDIP to oversee and implement policies, programs, and activities related to local economic development and investment promotion, including support for MSMEs, business retention and expansion, and job generation.
- Special Electrical Permit Ordinance for Informal Settlers (Proposed)
- This proposed ordinance allows informal settlers to obtain special electrical permits, enabling them to have legal electricity connections and reducing the incidence of illegal tapping, which is a common cause of fires.
- A resolution expressing full support for all legal initiatives and efforts in seeking reconsideration of the Supreme Court resolution removing local government jurisdiction over municipal waters and allowing unimpeded commercial fishing, respectfully imploring the honorable Supreme Court to overturn the resolution; and calling for urgent action to safeguard the rights of municipal fisherfolk and protect our fisheries and marine resources.
- A resolution requesting the city legal office and city veterinary office to institute measures to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Bacolod City and to ensure that hogs coming from outside the jurisdiction of Bacolod City for purposes of slaughter in the city abattoir are in healthy condition. Also, to record and monitor all incoming hogs entering Bacolod City and to indicate their origin.
Councilor Jude Thaddeus “Thaddy” Sayson has been instrumental in authoring and co-authoring several ordinances aimed at enhancing Bacolod City’s development. One notable ordinance is the establishment of the Bacolod City Department of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (DLEDIP).
Creation of DLEDIP:
The DLEDIP was established to serve as the city’s primary agency for facilitating, preparing, coordinating, and executing local economic development and investment promotion policies, programs, projects, and activities. The department’s key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing investment facilitation and promotion activities.
- Developing local enterprises and supporting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
- Implementing strategies for business retention and expansion.
- Attracting investments and generating employment opportunities.
The ordinance also provides for the creation of specialized divisions within DLEDIP, such as:
- Economic Enterprise Division: Responsible for formulating plans and overseeing the development and implementation of proposals for new economic enterprises.
- Business Development Division: Supervises trade and industry functions.
- Investment Services Division: Evaluates applications for registration and incentives.
To support these functions, the ordinance authorizes the creation of 27 new positions within the department.
The establishment of DLEDIP marks a significant milestone in Bacolod City’s efforts to enhance its economic landscape and attract investments. With a dedicated department focused on promoting local development and facilitating investments, the city aims to foster a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, ultimately contributing to economic growth, job creation, and an improved quality of life for its residents.
Contact Details:
Email Address: bcd.thaddysayson@gmail.com
Landline: (034) 435 3623