AGENDA OF THE 122nd REGULAR SESSION
SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
Province of Leyte
February 11 at 10:00 A.M.
Leyte Provincial Government Complex, Palo, Leyte
I. Invocation- Hon. Wilson S. Uy
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: February 4, 2025
IX. Committee Report/s:
Chairperson: Hon. Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar
BUSINESS OF THE DAY:
ITEM NO. SUBJECT
01. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024 -05 of Palo, Leyte entitled: “THE NEW GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALO, PROVINCE OF LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
02. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024 -23 of Tanauan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE MANDATING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF OF TANAUAN, LEYTE TO INSTALL A CLOSE CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM (CCTV) AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
03. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024 -24 of Tanauan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE LGU OF TANAUAN, LEYTE FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF INFORMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ALL PUBLIC INFORMATION ONLINE PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
04. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 01 Series 2025 of Tolosa, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL AND NEUROLOGIC HEALTH PROGRAM AND DELIVERY SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR.” The Provincial Legal Office is of the opinion that subject ordinance is in accordance with its powers under Sec. 447 (a) (1) of the Local Code, however said ordinance does not provide information where and how the funds are to be sourced, hence FURTHER REVIEW of said Ordinance is recommended by the Office.
05. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 11 Series of 2024 of Tolosa, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE HALINA’T MAGTANIM NG PRUTAS AT GULAY (HAPAG) SA BARANGAY PROJECT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA, LEYTE” 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. 14 Series 2024 of Tolosa, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSAEC) AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION MATERIALS (CSAEM) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA, LEYTE, INSTITUTIONALIZING PROGRAMS FOR ITS PREVENTION AND ERADICATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF, THEREAFTER ESTABLISHING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILD VICTIMS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
07. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-08 of Alangalang, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE FOR THE MANDATORY CREATION OF WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN HELP DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG.” 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 Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-09 of Alangalang, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE EMPOWERING CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH THROUGH ENACTMENT OF THE HUMAN DIGNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREUPON AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
09. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-20 of Burauen, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ENTRY, SNEAKING, USE, AND CARRYING OF ANY FORM OF CONTRABAND INSIDE BJMP-MANNED JAIL FACILITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, 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 8, 2025.
10. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 24-25 of Burauen, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN 77 BARANGAYS IN BURAUEN, LEYTE AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES THROUGH THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE MOST CHILD-FRIENDLY BARANGAY AWARDS” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 28, 2024.
11. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 24-27 of Burauen, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CLOSING SECTIONS OF LA PURISIMA ST. AND STO. NINO ST. FOR ANNUAL FIESTA CELEBRATION AND YULETIDE ACTIVITIES IN BURAUEN, LEYTE, FROM OCTOBER 25, 2024, TO DECEMBER 31, 2024” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
12. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 24-28 series 2024 of Burauen, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING NINE (9) PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF BURAUEN, LEYTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 28, 2024.
13. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 24-30 series 2024 of Burauen, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFW) HELP DESK IN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF BURAUEN, LEYTE, AND DESIGNATING THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER (HRMO) AS THE OFW HELP DESK FOCAL PERSON” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
14. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2023-02 of Dagami, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GRANTING OF RECOGNITION AND CASH INCENTIVES TO DAGAMI-ONS WHO ARE TOPNOTCHERS IN NATIONAL BOARD/BAR EXAMINATIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for FURTHER REVIEW by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 8, 2025 for the reason that Sec. 8 of said ordinance should specify from where and how the funds are to be sourced as not to be violative of Sec. 335 of the local code.
15. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-10 of Dagami, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THREE (3) FARM WORKER I PLANTILLA POSITIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF DAGAMI, LEYTE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
16. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-33 of Calubian, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING AND IMPLEMENTING THE REGISTRATION OF OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2018-02 BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIVE TO THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 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 16, 2025.
17. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2024-34 of Calubian, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, PROTECTION AND SUPPORT OF TRAFFICKED PERSONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALUBIAN, LEYTE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9208, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ANTI TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ACT OF 2003,” AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10364, OR THE “EXPANDED ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ACT OF 2012,” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. 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 Ordinance No. 2024-35 of Calubian, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2024- 11, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY OF CALUBIAN, LEYTE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
19. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 174 series 2025 of San Isidro, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED BORROWING OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, LEYTE IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY MILLION PESOS (Php 60,000,000.00) TO FUND THE LOCAL PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025, provided that the numerical figure needs to be revised to conform with the number specified in words.
20. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 8, S-2024 of Villaba, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTED TO PREVENT ACTS OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSAEC) AND THE ANTI-CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION MATERIALS (ACSAEM) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA, LEYTE, EXACTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND PROVIDING IMMEDIATE EQUITABLE SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS” 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 Municipal Ordinance No. 198 of Matag-ob, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULAR CLEAN-UP DRIVE OF ALL BARANGAYS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATAG-OB LEYTE TO PREVENT IMMEDIATE FLOODING AND COMBAT DENGUE OUTBREAK.” The Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025 recommended for FURTHER REVIEW of said ordinance.
22. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 2025-01 of Albuera, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO ATHLETES OF ALBUERA, LEYTE AND THEIR COACHES WHO EXCELLED IN INDIVIDUALS, PAIRED OR GROUP SPORTS COMPETITIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” The Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 24, 2025 recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY provided that the funding comes from special existing funds set aside for that purpose.
23. Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 24-16, of Inopacan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION TITLE OF ENGINEER II (Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer), TOURISM OPERATIONS OFFICER II, COOPERATIVE DEVEOLPMENT OFFICER II, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT OFFICER II, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER IN THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR AND AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF INOPACAN, LEYTE”. The same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 9, 2025.
24. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-20, of Hilongos, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING INCENTIVES AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO ALL QUALIFIED, REGISTERED AND ACCREDITED BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS (BHWs) AND BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLARS (BNSs) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HILONGOS, LEYTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF” The same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
25. Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-23, of Hilongos, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MUNICIPAL TEEN CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HILONGOS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.” The same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 7, 2025.
26. Presented for consideration is City Ordinance No. 14, S-2024 of Baybay City, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ROAD SAFETY GUIDELINES TO MOTORISTS OPERATING IN THE CITY OF BAYBAY, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES.” The same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated January 6, 2025.
27. Presented for consideration is City Ordinance No. 15, S-2024 of Baybay City entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW PLANTILLA POSITIONS BY THE PROCESS OF ADDITION IN THE RESPECTIVE OFFICES OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF BAYBAY.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
28. Presented for consideration is City Ordinance No. 16, S-2024 of Baybay City entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF JUNK SHOPS AND/OR JUNKYARDS WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYBAY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated December 26, 2024.
29. Presented for consideration is Resolution No. 2025-56 of Baybay City, Leyte entitled “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, THROUGH GOVERNOR CARLOS JERICHO L. PETILLA AND VICE GOVERNOR SANDY JAVIER, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS OF THE CITY. “
30. Presented for consideration is Resolution No. 2025-57 of Baybay City, Leyte entitled “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, THROUGH GOVERNOR CARLOS JERICHO L. PETILLA AND VICE GOVERNOR SANDY JAVIER, FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE SPORTS FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF BAYBAY IN PREPARATION FOR EVRAA HOSTING.”
31. Presented for consideration is Resolution No. 2025-58 of Baybay City, Leyte entitled “A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AND THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, THROUGH GOVERNOR CARLOS JERICHO L. PETILLA AND VICE GOVERNOR SANDY JAVIER, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADDITIONAL PERMANENT HOUSING FOR TYPHOON AGATON VICTIMS.”
33. Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation of San Antonio Rural Improvement Club Association (SARICA) of Brgy. San Antonio, Dulag, Leyte with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization.
34. Presented for consideration is General Fund Annual Budget of Leyte, Leyte in the amount of Php232,344,392.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 004-24. Recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated January 20, 2025, together with CY 2025 ANNUAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (AIP) of the municipality in the amount of Php 595,636,878.40.
35. Presented for consideration is the General Fund Annual Budget FY 2025 of Kananga, Leyte in the amount of Php360,400,884.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 23L.24-069. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated February 3, 2025; together with Annual Investment Program (AIP) CY 2025 of the municipality in the amount of Php1,747,951,469.33.
36. Presented for consideration is the General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 04 FY 2024 of Inopacan, Leyte in the amount of Php5,210,039.50 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 24-06. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated February 3, 2025; together with Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) No. 4 CY 2024 of the municipality in the amount of Php99,175,000.00.
37. Presented for consideration is a copy of the Notice of Appeal filed before SB of Kananga, Leyte re: Administrative Case No. K-ADM-2023-002, and submitted to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan by the Banzon and Partners Law Office on February 4, 2025.
38. Presented for consideration is a Resolution on Administrative Case No. BRC-SP2023-002 (Rolando D. Anzale, Complainant vs. Hon. Homobono U. Bardillon, Respondent).
39. Presented for consideration is a Reply (to Complainant’s manifestation cum Apology and Opposition to Complainant’s Motion to Dismiss) from Respondent Hon. Angel Aras Sia Jr. in connection to ADMIN CASE NO. BRC-SP2024-003.
ATTY. CARLO P. LORETO
Floor Leader
Approved by:
HON. LEONARDO M. JAVIER, JR.
Vice Governor/Presiding Officer
