AGENDA OF THE 121st REGULAR SESSION
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
Province of Leyte
February 4 at 10:00 A.M.
Leyte Provincial Government Complex, Palo, Leyte
I. Invocation- Hon. Ma. Martina L. Gimenez
II. Philippine National Anthem
III. Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas
IV. Leyte Hymn
V. PBMLP Hymn
VI. PBMLP Creed
VII. Roll Call
VIII. Consideration of Minutes of the Previous Meeting: January 28, 2025
IX. Committee Report/s:
Chairperson: Hon. Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar
X. First Reading and Reference of business:
Provincial Ordinance No. _________
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH WELFARE CODE IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE AND OTHER PURPOSES.”
Author: Hon. MJ Luinly D. Lumen
Chairperson: Com. On Youth and Sports Development
BUSINESS OF THE DAY:
ITEM NO. SUBJECT
01. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024 -12 of Alangalang, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ENJOINING ALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, CONTRACTORS OF ANY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, AND THE LIKE TO HIRE AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF UNSKILLED AND AT LEAST THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THEIR SKILLED WORKFORCE FROM THE UNEMPLOYED BUT QUALIFIED RESIDENTS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG, LEYTE AND PENALIZING THE VIOLATORS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
02. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024 -13 of Alangalang, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE REGULAR POSITION OF THE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICER III SALARY GRADE 18 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG, LEYTE”. Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
03. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024 -14 of Alangalang, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE REGULAR POSITION OF THE SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST SALARY GRADE 18 IN THE MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG, LEYTE”. Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
04. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024 -17 of Alangalang, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 798 COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. 115-2018003456 AND LOT NO. 792 COVERED BY TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. 115-2018003457 BOTH LOCATED ALONG THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY, BARANGAY SAN VICENTE, ALANGALANG, LEYTE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO RESIDENTIAL USE (HOUSING SUBDIVISION) UNDER THE “4PH” HOUSING PROGRAM OF THE GOVERNMENT.” The Provincial Legal Office is of the opinion that subject ordinance is within the corporate powers of the LGU, hence the same is deemed VALID subject to COMPLIANCE with laws and regulations with respect to conversion of lands per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
05. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 471-A of Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 (PENAL PROVISION) (A)(B) OF ORDINANCE NO. 471, “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AND DELIVERY SYSTEM IN MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON ESTABLISHING MECHANISMS AND GUIDELINES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND APPROPRIATING NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
06. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 473-A of Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 (PENALTIES) OF ORDINANCE NO. 473 OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
07. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 484 of Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “THE REVISED MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT AND INCENTIVE CODE OF BABATNGON, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
08. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-26 of Tanauan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD WAR II IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TANAUAN, LEYTE AND HONORING LOCAL WORLD WAR II VETERANS; PRESCRIBING ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMEMORATION THEREOF AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
09. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-27 of Tanauan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TANAUAN, LEYTE, REGULATING ITS USE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
10. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 12 series 2024 of Tolosa, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL HEALTH DESK IN THE MAIN LOBBY OF THE TOLOSA MUNICIPAL HALL TO PROVIDE DAILY HEALTH ASSISTANCE AND PATIENT NAVIGATION FOR EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF TOLOSA.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 8, 2025.
11. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 13 series 2024 of Tolosa, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF 70% OF THE PHILHEALTH CAPITATION FOR HEALTH-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES SUPPORTING E-KONSULTA, INCLUDING BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH INITIATIVES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA, UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE PHILHEALTH CAPITATION ORDINANCE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
12. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 26, S, 2024 of Barugo, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 3795 CONTAINING AN AREA OF FOUR THOUSAND THIRTY-ONE (4,031) SQUARE METERS SITUATED IN BARANGAY CALINCAGUING, COVERED BY ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE |(OCT) NO. OC-25710 FROM AGRICULTURAL LAND TO INDUSTRIAL LAND.” The Provincial Legal Office is of the opinion that subject ordinance is within the corporate powers of the LGU, hence the same is deemed VALID subject to COMPLIANCE with laws and regulations with respect to conversion of lands per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
13. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-213 of Carigara, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING THE PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT NO. 4057, COVERED UNDER ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-66576, WITH FREE PATENT NO. 083715-14511 AND TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-110039-00468 CONSISTING AN AREA OF 3,676 SQUARE METERS, IN THE NAME OF SPOUSES PATERNO AND LUCINA DELA PEÑA, LOCATED IN BRGY. SAGKAHAN, CARIGARA, LEYTE, FROM AGRICULTURAL TO RESIDENTIAL USE.” The Provincial Legal Office is of the opinion that subject ordinance is within the corporate powers of the LGU, hence the same is deemed VALID subject to COMPLIANCE with laws and regulations with respect to conversion of lands per 2nd indorsdement dated Jasnuary 8, 2025.
14. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-212 of Carigara, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING THE PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT NO. 4061-B,WITH PSD-08-040832-D, BEING A PORTION OF LOT NO. 4061, CAD 499-D, COVERED BY TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. 115-2019003198 AND TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-110039-00330, WITH AN AREA OF 7,295 SQUARE METERS, IN THE NAME OF MA. KRISTINE DELA PENA WELLS, LOCATED IN BRGY. SAGKAHAN, CARIGARA, LEYTE, FROM AGRICULTURAL TO RESIDENTIAL USE.” The Provincial Legal Office is of the opinion that subject ordinance is within the corporate powers of the LGU, hence the same is deemed VALID subject to COMPLIANCE with laws and regulations with respect to conversion of lands per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
15. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 05 series of 2024 of MacArthur, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BY INCLUSION THE PNP-MARITIME GROUP CLEARANCE TO THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2012, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF MUNICIPAL FISHING BOATS/FISHING VESSELS THREE (3) GROSS TONNAGE AND BELOW IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACARTHUR, LEYTE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
16. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 06 series of 2024 of MacArthur, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FOR THE AVAILMENT OF ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACARTHUR, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
17. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 07 series of 2024 of MacArthur, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING DEATH AID/BURIAL ASSISTANCE TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS WHO DIED DURING THEIR INCUMBENCY” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
18. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 24 -26 of Burauen, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE OF SCHOOL GROUNDS AT THE BURAUEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
19. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 11 series 2024 of Dagami, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE HON. ANGELITA M. DELUSA AND THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER MS. PAMELA F. LUMBRE TO TRANSFER OF UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF THE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) QUICK RESPONSE FUND AND MAINTENANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (MOOE) FOR CY 2019 TO 2023, AMOUNTING TO Php24,105,077.29, TO THE TRUST FUND BOOKS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAGAMI, LEYTE.” The Provincial Legal Office is of the opinion that subject ordinance is in CONTRADICTION to Section 336 and 309(b) of the Local Government Code, hence FURTHER REVIEW is recommended, per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
20. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 07 series 2024 of Tunga, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ON COLLECTION OF CORRESPONDING BARANGAY CLEARANCE FEE IN THE APPLICATION FOR ANY BUSINESS RELATED TRANSACTION.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
21. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-30 of Calubian, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERS FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALUBIAN, LEYTE AS A MANDATORY OFFICE PER JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 07, SERIES OF 2020 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,, AND DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
22. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-31 of Calubian, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITIONS OF ENGINEERING ASSISTANT, SG-8, AND ENGINEER I, SG-12, UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERS FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALUBIAN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
23. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-36 of Calubian, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2024-12, ENTITLED “ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF SENIOR CITIZEN AFFAIR (OSCA) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALUBIAN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
24. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 108-24 of Leyte, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES FOR THE PHILHEALTH KONSULTASYONG SULIT AT TAMA (PHILHEALTH KONSULTA PACKAGE REVISION 2) AND ESTABLISHING THE DISPOSITION AND ALLOCATION OF THE CAPITATION PAYMENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
25. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 107-24 of Leyte, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING AMBULANT FOOD VENDORS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEYTE TO SECURE A HEALTH CERTIFICATE AND SANITARY PERMIT FROM THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 20, 2025.
26. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 06, S. 2024 of Villaba, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PALENG-QR PH PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
27. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 07, S. 2024 of Villaba, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ENACTED TO CREATE AND INSTITUTIONALIZE THE SENIOR CITIZENS HELP DESK IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
28. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 23l.24-073 series 2024 of Kananga, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ACTS OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSAEC) AND THE ANTI-CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION MATERIALS (ACSAEM) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KANANGA, CORRESPONDING PENALTIES, THEREAFTER PRODDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE SURVIVORS” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
29. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 15, series 2024 of Abuyog, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND MANAGING SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISES TO ENHANCE THE INCOME OF THE MUNICIPALITY” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
30. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 17, series 2024 of Abuyog, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING FOR PRIORITIZATION AND COMMITMENT TO PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO EXITED AND GRADUATED HOUSEHOLDS IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF THE CONVERGENCE PROVISION OF RA 11310 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABUYOG, PROVINCE OF LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 8, 2025.
31. Presented for consideration is City Ordinance No. 17, series 2024 of Baybay City, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROMOTING THE RIGHTS OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDP), INSTITUTIONALIZING MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION THEREOF, PROVIDING FUNDS AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
32. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 24-14 of Inopacan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TITLE AND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-09 ENTITLED,”AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-10 AND REQUIRING THE TRICYCLE OPERATORS/DRIVERS TO SECURE A FARE TARIFF RATE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
33. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 24-15 of Inopacan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TITLE AND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-02, SERIES OF 2008, ENTITLED, “ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 04-08 SERIES OF 2004 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FARE TARIFF RATE FOR PEDICABS (POTPOT) OPERATING WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF INOPACAN, PROVINCE OF LEYTE WHICH WAS ENACTED ON OCTOBER 19, 2004, TO READ AS FOLLOWS” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
34. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 24-17 of Inopacan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TITLE AND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-08, ENTITLED, “ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 05-12 AND REQUIRING THE TRICYCLE OPERATORS/DRIVERS TO SECURE A FARE TARIFF RATE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
35. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 03 series of 2024 of Matalom, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER TO DEPUTIZE ALL BARANGAY TREASURERS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF MATALOM, LEYTE IN THE COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY TAX” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
36. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 04 series of 2024 of Matalom, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PRE-EMPTIVE AND FORCED EVACUATION IN CASE OF DISASTER OR EMERGENCY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OR ANY PART THEREOF WHEN LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTIES BECOME IMMINENT.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
38. Presented for consideration is the General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 01 FY 2024 of Santa Fe, Leyte amounting to Php10,868,327.54 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 2024-008. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated January 27, 2025, together with Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) for CY 2024 in the amount of Php16,118,327.54.
39. Presented for consideration is the General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 01 FY 2024 of Merida, Leyte amounting to Php8,500,000.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 02 series 2024. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated January 27, 2025, together with FY 2024 Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) of the same amount.
ATTY. CARLO P. LORETO
Floor Leader
Approved by:
HON. LEONARDO M. JAVIER, JR.
Vice Governor/Presiding Officer
