AGENDA OF THE 54th REGULAR SESSION SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Leyte August 25, 2026

01.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-094, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO ERWIN M. CLEMENTE 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 June 30, 2026.

02.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-095, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO JIMMY E. CONDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (BUS TERMINAL 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 June 30, 2026.

03.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-096, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO REALINO P. GO FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE TAMBUCO-MARKET (BASTTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

04.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-097, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO JEMALYN N. IGNACIO FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (BUMTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

05.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-098, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO MARK ANGELO V. LEONA FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE TAMBUCO-MARKET (BASTTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

06.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-099, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO EDUARDO C. MANINGO, JR.  FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (BUS TERMINAL 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 June 30, 2026.

07.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-100, SERIES OF 2026, of  the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO ROGELIO R. MIJARES, JR. FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (BUTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

08.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-101, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO DENNIS A. REFUERZO  FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (LUTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

09.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-168, SERIES OF 2025, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO GARRY A. VIDAL FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE BURI-MARKET (BUBTODA) ROUTE, MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

10.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 27, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LENDING COMPANIES, USURERS AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JARO, LEYTE FROM ACCEPTING PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4Ps) CASH CARDS OR RELATED DOCUMENTS AS COLLATERAL FOR LOANS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

11.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 29, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE MANDATING THE TIMELY PREPARATION, APPROVAL, REVIEW, AND SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGETS OF ALL SANGGUNIANG BARANGAYS AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JARO, PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURES FOR BUDGET REVIEW AND TRANSMITTAL, AND IMPOSING RESTRICTIONS ON THE UTILIZATIONS OF FUNDS INTENDED FOR THE SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEAR UNTIL SUCH BUDGETS ARE DULY APPROVED.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

12.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 32, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DAYAW SALUGNON AWARDS AS THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR OUTSTANDING SALUGNONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JARO, LEYTE, INCLUDING BOARD PASSERS, BAR PASSERS, TOPNOTCHERS, SPECIAL CITATION AWARDEES, AND THE ANNUAL SALUGNON OF THE YEAR, PROVIDING FOR HONORS, INCENTIVES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 30, 2026.

13.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 33, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE STRICTLY PROHIBITING THE INTERMENT, BURIAL, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF HUMAN REMAINS OUTSIDE OF DULY ESTABLISHED AND AUTHORIZED PUBLIC CEMETERIES OR PRIVATE MEMORIAL PARKS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF JARO, LEYTE AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 3, 2026.

14.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Tabontabon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE TABONTABON PRIMARY CARE FACILITY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-LICENCE TO OPERATE (DOH-LTO) AND THE PHILHEALTH KONSULTA ACCREDITATION FOR PRIMARY CARE FACILITIES, AND PROMULGATING GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHILHEALTH KONSULTA PACKAGE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 17, 2026.

15.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 34, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Villaba, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE WAIVING THE RENTAL FEES AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE USE OF ALBERTO S. VELOSO MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM BY PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR OFFICIAL SCHOOL-RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 17, 2026.

16.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 36, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Villaba, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROMOTING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL TOURISM VIDEOS AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 17, 2026.

17.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13, of the Municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING A PARCEL OF LAND COVERED BY TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-14-0037-00586 IDENTIFIED AS LOT NO. 14958 WITH AN AREA OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (1,118) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS LOCATED AT BARANGAY SAN ROQUE, HILONGOS, LEYTE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO COMMERCIAL LAND OWNED BY THE HEIRS OF VICENTE Z. BALAGA REPRESENTED BY SERENO F. BALAGA.” Same is recommended for APPROVAL by the Provincial Legal Office without prejudice to the conversion requirement to conform with the current and actual use of the reclassified land as per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 16, 2026.

18.            Presented for consideration is letter dated August 12, 2026 from Atty. Jose Crisostomo Y. Guades, Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Samar transmitting a copies of:

                 a. RESOLUTION NO. 18-661-26 entitled, “A RESOLUTION MANIFESTING THE FIRM SUPPORT OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF SAMAR TO THE PROTEST OF SAMELCO I AND SAMELCO II MEMBER-CONSUMER-OWNERS AGAINST THE EXCESSIVE AND/OR IRREGULAR WHOSALE ELECTRICITY SPOT MARKET (WESM) PRICING AND LINE LOSS AND CONGESTION CHARGES (LLCC); AND REQUESTING THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (ERC), THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE), AND THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO CONDUCT AN URGENT REVIEW, INVESTIGATION, AND REVISION OF THE WESM OPERATIONS, RULES, AND PRICING METHODOLOGY.” and

                 b. RESOLUTION NO. 18-679-26 entitled, “RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE SANGGUNIANG  PANLALAWIGAN OF LEYTE, THROUGH THE PROVINCIAL VICE GOVERNOR  AND PRESIDING OFFICER, HON. LEONARDO “BOY” M. JAVIER, JR. TO STRONGLY SUPPORT THE POSITION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF SAMAR PROTESTING THE EXCESSIVE AND IRREGULAR WHOLESALE ELECTIRICITY SPOT MARKET (WESM) PRICING, LINE LOSS, AND CONGESTION CHARGES (LLCC), AND TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARED IN SOLIDARITY OR FORMULATE A SIMILAR MEASURE URGING NATIONAL AGENCIES TO REVIEW, INVESTIGATE, AND REVISE THE WESM PRICING METHODLOGY.”

19.            Presented for consideration is letter dated August 17, 2026 from Mr. Silvestre Jeric E. Lapan, President, Strong Built (Mining) Development Corporation addressed to on. Leonardo M. Javier, Jr. HonHon. Leonardo M. Javier, Jr., Vice Governor informing the status of their operations in MacArthur, Leyte, as part of their commitment to inform government agencies and other stakeholders.

20.            Presented for consideration is letter dated August 14, 2026 from Atty. Carlo P. Loreto, Chairperson, Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management addressed to Engr. Arvin M. Monge, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer, Province of Leyte, copy furnished the Vice Governor and the Board Members, a requesting copies of the Provincial Environmental Governance and Policy documents in support of the Committee’s Review of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management policies and program.

21.            Presented for consideration is furnished copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2026-106 of the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte  entitled, “A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MT. MAHAGNAO-NABURAC-GUMDALITAN-MALAJITA CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE (PITHECOPHAGA JEFFERYI) AND OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES, AND REQUESTING THE DEPATMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REOURCES (DENR) TO DECLARE THE AREA AS A CRITICAL HABITAT PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147.”

22.            Presented for consideration is furnished copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2026-367 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Carigara entitled, “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR, HONORABLE, EDUARDO T. ONG, JR., TO CAUSE THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION AND STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-054, SERIES OF 2026, AN ORDINANCE REVOKING OR CANCELLING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2022-133, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A COCKPIT FRNACHISE TO MR. PATRICK V. MAKABENTA TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A COCKPIT ARENA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, LEYTE,” PURSUANT TO SECTION 56 (d) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160.”

23.            Presented for consideration is copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2026-385 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Carigara entitled, “A RESOLUTION FULLY SUPPORTING SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN RESOLUTION NO. 2026-990 TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY AND ENSURE THAT THE CONSTITUENTS AND THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN VISAYAS DERIVE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE SHARE OF THE BENEFITS OF THE REGION’S ENERGY RESOURCES.”

24.            Presented for consideration is letter dated August 14, 2026 from the Local Finance Committee, Province of Leyte, addressed to Hon. Leonardo M. Javier, Jr. and the Honorable Members, Sangguniang Panlalawigan acknowledging receipt of Appropriation Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02 of the Municipality of Albuera, Leyte with the information that the same has been safely filed the official records for future reference.

25.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 02 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Matag-ob, Leyte in the amount of Php1,500,000.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2026 together with Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) No. 02-2026 of the same amount. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated August 14, 2026.

26.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Annual Budget CY 2026 of the Municipality of Matalom, Leyte in the amount of Php256,023,323.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 03, Series of 2025. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated August 17, 2026.