AGENDA OF THE 63rd REGULAR SESSION SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Leyte November 3, 2026

I.      Invocation – Hon. MJ. Luinly D. Lumen

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: October 27, 2026

IX.   Committee Report/s:

X .    First Reading and Reference of Business:

01.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 523, of the Municipality of Babatngon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL HYMN OF BABATNGON, LEYTE, PRESCRIBING ITS USE, AND PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 11, 2026.

02.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 525, of the Municipality of Babatngon, Leyte, entitled “AN ORDINANCE  REGULATING THE USE OF PROVINCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND BARANGAY ROADS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON, IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for FURTHER REVIEW by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 25, 2026.

03.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10, of the Municipality of Tanauan, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AGENCIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TANAUAN, LEYTE, AND PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES, FEES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 11, 2026.

04.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11, of the Municipality of Tanauan, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE  CREATING THE GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE (GSO) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TANAUAN, LEYTE, DEFINING ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT HEAD I (MUNICIPAL GENERAL SERVICES OFFICER I), SALARY GRADE 24, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 11, 2026.

05.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12, of the Municipality of Tanauan, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POLICY OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF TANAUAN, LEYTE, ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUALIFIED OFFICIAL AND EMPLOYEES, RECOGNIZING FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN THE SELECTION OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) PROVIDERS AND HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, PRESCRIBING SELF EXECUTING PROCEDURE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 25, 2026.

06.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE MANDATING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF SAN MIGUEL, LEYTE TO INSTALL A CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) SYSTEM AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.” Same is recommended  for FURTHER REVIEW by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 11, 2026.

07.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 09, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Tolosa, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DRINKING OF LIQUORS AND OTHER INTOXICATING BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated July 21, 2026.

08.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 14, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Tolosa, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE MANDATING ALL BARANGAYS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA, LEYTE TO PLAY THE LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY HYMN DURING OFFICIAL BARANGAY ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, CEREMONIES, AND GATHERINGS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 25, 2026.

09.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 10, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Barugo, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PASSED AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED BORROWING OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BARUGO IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY-SIX MILLION PESOS (PHP36,000,000.00) PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION NO. 194 SERIES OF 2025 OR 100% OF THE ACTUAL ACQUISITION COST OR WINNING BID PRICE WHICHEVER IS LOWER, TO FINANCE THE SOLIDWASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY PROJECT AND RATIFYING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 30,  2026.

10.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Barugo, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF A PARCEL OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO RESIDENTIAL LAND OWNED BY MS. LILIA RUIZ ESPESO, COVERED BY ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (OCT) NO. P-17803, DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 1006, WITH AN AREA OF 477, SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT BARANGAY SANTARIN, BARUGO, LEYTE, SUBJECT TO EVENTUAL LAND CONVERSION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM (DAR).”  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 per 2^nd Indorsement dated September 25, 2026.

11.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-233, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBSIDY OF CIVIL REGISTRATION SERVICES FOR INDIGENT AND QUALIFIED RESIDENTS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE, PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9048 AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10172, PROVIDING SAFEGUARDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 30, 2026.

12.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-235, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A WILDLIFE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE DECLARING THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE (PITHECOPHAGA JEFFERYI), LOCALLY KNOWN AS “BANOG,” AS THE MUNICIPALITY’S FLAGSHIP SPECIES FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, PROVIDING POLICIES AND MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE SPECIES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 30, 2026.

13.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-256, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF ELEVEN (11) NEW PLANTILLA ITEMS IN THE DIFFERENT OFFICES OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated July 22, 2026.

14.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-267, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FOOD SECURITY AND RESILIENCY (FSR) RICE PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN TO SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS THROUGH PALAY PROCUREMENT, PALAY PRICE SUPPORT, PALAY DRYING AND MILLING OPERATIONS, CREATING A SPECIAL REVOLVING FUND THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 30, 2026.

15.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 02, SERIES OF 2025, of the Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACARTHUR, LEYTE AND MANDATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE GAD PROGRAM.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated July 28,

16.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 14, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING AND INSTITUTIONALIZING KADIWA-TEINDA PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE WITH APPROPRIATION THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 12, 2026.

17.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 16, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 12,  2026.

18.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 17, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING A BUILDING INVENTORY AND SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR LONG-EXISTING AND TECHNICALLY NON-COMPLIANT STRUCTURES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE, AND ESTABLISHING THE REGULATORY FEES AND FUND ALLOCATION THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 12, 2026.

19.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 522-220626, of the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING CERTAIN VACANT PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF PALOMPON, LEYTE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated October 6, 2026.

20.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 523-220626, of the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REORGANIZED ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF PALOMPON, LEYTE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated July 22, 2026.

21.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 524-220626, of the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THREE KEY OFFICES, NAMELY: THE MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING OFFICE (MABEO), THE MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MCDO), AND THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICE (PESO); AND TWO SECTION OFFICES, NAMELY: THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AFFAIRS OFFICE (PDAO) AND THE OFFICE OF SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA) UNDER THE MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MSWDO); CREATING THE CORRESPONDING PLANTILLA POSITIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated July 22, 2026.

22.            Presented for consideration is CITY ORDINANCE NO. 06, SERIES OF 2026, of the City of Baybay, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE REVISED INTEGRATED ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF BAYBAY, PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF, AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated October 26, 2026.

23.            Presented for consideration is CITY ORDINANCE NO. 08, SERIES OF 2026, of the City of Baybay, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED PREEMPTIVE AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION SYSTEM IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, AND PROVIDING PENATIES THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 30, 2026.

24.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07, of the Municipality of Bato, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE LOAN AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (NTA), AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATO, LEYTE, HONORABLE BRYAN NILE A. GERTOS, TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY, ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE LOAN FACILITY BETWEEN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF BATO, LEYTE AND THE LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY ANDREW REGALADO B. GOMEZ, HEAD OF THE SOUTHERN LEYTE LENDING CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY FOUR MILLION PESOS ONLY (PHP34,000,000.00), FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTER OR FACILITY.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated August 30, 2026.

25.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 1 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte in the amount of Php29,800,000.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2026. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated October 27, 2026.

26.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 1 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Dagami, Leyte in the amount of Php7,437,470.63. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated October 27, 2026.

27.            Presented for consideration is a letter dated October 14, 2026 furnishing copy of an ORDER with attached issuances from Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) relative to the application by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) for the true-up adjustment of fuel and purchased power costs (TAFPPC) and true-up adjustment of foreign exchange-related costs (TAFxA) covering January 2025 to December 2025 under the rules for the automatic recovery of monthly fuel, purchased power costs and foreign exchange-related costs by the National Power Corporation, as amended under ERC Case No. 2026-136 RC, with a request for posting and issuance of a certification attesting the receipt of said documents and the actual posting bearing the dry seal of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Office.

28.            Presented for consideration is a letter-reply dated October 28, 2026 from Ms. Luningning G. Baltazar, Director IV, Electric Power Industry Management Bureau, Department of Energy, acknowledging receipt of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2026-1011 relative to the request for review, revision, and to acceleration of the Net Settlement Surplus (NSS) allocation mechanisms and revenue computations for line loss and congestion costs (LLCC) affecting electricity consumers in Eastern Visayas.

29.            Presented for consideration is a letter reply dated October 21, 2026 from Mr. Antonio Mariano C. Almeda, Administrator, National Electrification Administration addressed to Hon. Leonardo M. Javier, Jr., Vice Governor acknowledging receipt of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2026-990 relative to the concerns raised with comments and information relevant to the matter.

30.            Presented for consideration is a LEGAL ADVISORY dated October 26, 2026 from Atty. Romeo P. Benitez, Undersecretary for External, Legal and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Quezon City, clarifying the extent of the powers of the presiding officers of the respective Sanggunian.

ATTY. CARLO P. LORETO
Floor Leader

Approved by:

HON. LEONARDO M. JAVIER, JR.
Vice Governor/Presiding Office