AGENDA OF THE 32nd REGULAR SESSION SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Leyte March 9, 2026

 

I.      Invocation – Hon. Alan P. Ang

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: March 2, 2026

IX.   Committee Report/s:

 

 

           Joint Committee Report of the Committee on   Environment and Natural Resources,  and the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management relative to the request from Cleanway Philippines Inc., requesting permission to transport medical waste materials from Cebu City to its treatment facility located at the Leyte Industrial Development Estate (LIDE), Barangay Libertad, Isabel. Leyte.

 

X.    First Reading and Reference of Business

 

01.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-001, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Santa Fe Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE REGULAR POSITION OF THE MUNICIPAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICER V WITH SALARY GRADE 24 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STA. FE, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

02.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING COMMUNAL GARDENS IN ALL BARANGAYS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, LEYTE INTEGRATING THE DILG’S HAPAG SA BARANGAY PROGRAM FOR SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE PRODUCTION.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

03.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05, of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A TERM-BASED PLANTILLA POSITION FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD I (COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR), SALARY GRADE 24, IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ALANGALANG, FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALANGALANG, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, PRESCRIBING CSC-COMPLIANT QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, PROVIDING FUNDING THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 4, 2026.

 

04.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14, of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A  PLANTILLA POSITION FOR COLLEGE LIBRARIAN 1, SALARY GRADE 13, IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ALANGALANG, FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALANGALANG, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, PRESCRIBING CHED AND CSC COMPLIANT QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, PROVIDING FUNDING THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 4, 2026.

 

05.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11, of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A PLANTILLA POSITION FOR REGISTRAR I, SALARY GRADE 11, IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ALANGALANG, FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALANGALANG, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, PRESCRIBING CHED AND CSC COMPLIANT QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, PROVIDING FUNDING THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 4, 2026.

 

06.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12,  of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A PLANTILLA POSITION FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR I, SALARY GRADE 11, IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ALANGALANG, FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALANGALANG, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, PRESCRIBING CHED AND CSC COMPLIANT QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, PROVIDING FUNDING THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 4, 2026.

 

07.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13 of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING A  PLANTILLA POSITION FOR NURSE  I, SALARY GRADE 15, IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ALANGALANG, FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALANGALANG, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, PRESCRIBING CHED AND CSC COMPLIANT QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, PROVIDING FUNDING THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 4, 2026.

 

08.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 24, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE TEMPORARY ANNUAL CLOSURE OF FLORES STREET, POBLACION ZONE I, CAPOOCAN, LEYTE,  IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ANNUAL TOWN FIESTA, ANNUAL TOWN’S FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY AND CHRISTMAS SEASON.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 2, 2026.

 

09.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-39, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  PRESCRIBING THE ENCHANCED PERSONS WITH DISABILITY IDENTIFICATION CARD (ePWD-ID) PROGRAM AND ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF SAID CARD.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 16, 2026.

 

10.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-40, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BURIAL EXPENSES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 16, 2026.

 

11.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-41, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  DROPPING AND CANCELLING FROM THE ROLL OF FRANCHISES THE MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE FRANCHISE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED TO MS. ELISEA C. CALIBO WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

12.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-42, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE TO JERWIN G. TIMTIMAN FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

13.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-43, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  AWARDING A FRANCHISE TO MERVIN M. TIMOLA FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

14.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-44, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  AWARDING A FRANCHISE TO ROGER A. ENGHOY FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE  ALONG THE POBLACION ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

15.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-45, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  AWARDING A FRANCHISE TO ARTURO R. RELADOR, JR. FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

16.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-46, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE TO NOE E. CORPIN FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE  ALONG THE POBLACION ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

17.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-47, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A FRANCHISE TO CHARITO S. AGUSTIN FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

18.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-85, SERIES OF 2025, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO THEMISTOCLES C. RIPALDA FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (B-MARTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

19.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-86, SERIES OF 2025, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO ILUMINADO M. BURANDAY FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (SIX TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.”  Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

20.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-87, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO DIOGRASCIAS P. CONDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (SAN DIEGO TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

21.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-88, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO DOMINGO T. CINCO FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (B-MARTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

22.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-89, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO RODRIGO C. REBATO FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (SAN DIEGO TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

23.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-90, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO ADAN MORA FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (SAN DIEGO TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

24.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-94, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO NILO G. GOBALANI FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (MUNICIPAL TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

25.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-95, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE  TO CESARIO R. TAÑO FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE  ALONG THE POBLACION (SAN DIEGO TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

26.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-96, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO REYNALDO E. CORAL FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (MUNICIPAL TODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.”  Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

27.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-97, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO FLORENTINA M. MASAN, FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (B-MARTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 10, 2026.

 

28.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF JARO, LEYTE, OTHER PURPOSES, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 9, 2026.

 

29.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 18, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE “MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SAFETY PROGRAM” FOR THE YOUTH OF JARO, LEYTE; CREATING AND OPERATIONALIZING THE MUNICIPAL TEEN CENTER AS A SAFE AND YOUTH-FRIENDLY FACILITY FOR COUNSELING AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT; MANDATING THE CONDUCT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA) TRAINING; PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL REFERRAL AND CRISIS RESPONSE NETWORK; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ITS EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 9, 2026.

 

30.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 10, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF NEW POSITIONS/ITEMS IN THE MUNICIPAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PROVIDE THE CORRESPONDING FUNDING FOR EACH CREATED POSITION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated January 9, 2026.

 

31.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-03, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Inopacan, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  ESTABLISHING A HUMAN ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION AND TREATMENT PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF INOPACAN, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION, AND ACCREDITATION OF AN ANIMAL BITE TREATMENT CENTER, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

32.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF BUSINESS PERMITS FROM JANUARY 21, 2026 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2026 TO INCLUDE FRANCHISES OF 3WETAXI AND MOTORCYCLE FOR HIRE WITHOUT PENALTIES, SURCHARGES, AND INTEREST IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HILONGOS.”  Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 13, 2026.

 

33.               Presented for consideration is a request for ACCREDITATION with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non-government organization of SIRANG PHMI FARMERS, FISHERFOLKS AND WORKERS ASSOCIATION with office address at Barangay Cabatianuhan, San Miguel, Leyte.

 

34.               Presented for consideration is a request for ACCREDITATION with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non-government organization of ALANGALANG VETERANS POST with office address at 712 Rizal Street, Barangay San Roque, Alangalang, Leyte.

 

35.               Presented for consideration is a request for ACCREDITATION with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non-government organization of STA. CRUZ INTEGRATED FARMERS ASSOCIATION (SCIFA) with office address at Barangay Sta. Cruz, Jaro, Leyte.

 

36.               Presented for consideration is a request for ACCREDITATION with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non-government organization of UNITED FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF CANHANDUGAN (UFAC) with office address at Barangay Canhandugan, Jaro, Leyte.

 

37.               Presented for consideration is a copy of a DECISION from Court of Appeals, Manila Fifth (5^th) Division  on CA-G.R. SP No. 186320 relative to the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman in OMB-C-A-NOV-23-0113 dated September 12, 2024 which is  REVERSED and SET ASIDE. The administrative complaint is DISMISSED for lack of merit.

 

38.               Presented for consideration is a copy of a RESOLUTION  from Court of Appeals, Manila Former  Fifth (5^th) Division    in      CA-G.R SP No. 186320 whereby the respondent’s motion for reconsideration is DENIED.

 

39.               Presented for consideration is a copy of a DECISION  from the Office of the Ombudsman  relative to OMB-C-A-NOV-23-0113 whereby the office finds the respondent Ramon Chu Oñate GUILTY of Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service and Simple Neglect of Duty and imposes upon him penalty of SUSPENSION for one year  without pay.