AGENDA OF THE 4th REGULAR SESSION SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Leyte August 05, 2025

I.      Invocation – Hon. Marie Kathryn Veloso-Kabigting

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: July 30, 2025                                                                                         

IX.    Committee Report/s:                                          

02.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 498 of Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FREE RIDE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, KNOWN AS “LIBRENG SAKAY,” IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON, LEYTE, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF LAND AND SEA MUNICIPAL VEHICLES FOR SAID PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY subject to the submission of its IRR in relation to its specific implementation, per Provincial Legal Office  2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

03.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 499 of Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR BARANGAYS (SGLGB) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY per 2^nd indorsement by the Provincial Legal Office dated July 10, 2025.

04.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 500 of  Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING COMMUNITY DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT (CDD) THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF PARTICIPATORY AND INCLUSIVE PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MONITORING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORE PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT’S KALAHI-CIDSS PROGRAM, INTO THE LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS FOR MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office  per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

05.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 501 of Babatngon, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING THE RETENTION AND CONTINUED SERVICE OF BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BABATNGON, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated July 30, 2025.

06.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2025-13 of Palo, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AND ADOPTING THE PALO HYMN AS THE OFFICIAL HYMN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALO, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^ND indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

07.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2024-209 of Carigara, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF CARIGARA, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^ND indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

08.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 4, Series 2025 of Capoocan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES OF 2025, ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE INTERNAL POLICIES/GUIDELINES ON THE PAYMENT OF COMMUNICATION EXPENSES FOR AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF CAPOOCAN, LEYTE” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

09.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 5, SERIES 2025 of Capoocan, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL BITE TREATMENT CENTER UNDER THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CAPOOCAN, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office  per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

10.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 10, S. 2025 of Barugo, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 12, S. 2024, ENTITLED “ESTABLISHING THE BARUGO TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL (BARUGO TVS) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BARUGO, LEYTE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” TO “ESTABLISHING THE BARUGO TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AND ASSESSMENT CENTER (BARUGO TVSAC) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BARUGO, LEYTE, DEFINING THE COMPOSITION, 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 July 10, 2025.

11.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 12, S. 2025 of Barugo, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06, SERIES OF 2016, KNOWN AS “THE BARUGO, LEYTE COCKFIGHTING ORDINANCE OF 2016” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

12.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2025-03 of Tabango, 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.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

13.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 106-24 of Leyte, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEYTE, LEYTE AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

14.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 117-25 of Leyte, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISPENSING, SELLING AND RESELLING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS IN SARI-SARI STORES AND OTHER SIMILAR RETAIL OUTLETS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office  per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

15.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 173 s. of 2024  of San Isidro, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SAN ISIDRO HYMN, “SAN ISIDRO YUTA’NG BULAHAN” AS THE OFFICIAL HYMN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, LEYTE PRESCRIBING ITS MANDATORY SINGING DURING OFFICIAL AND FORMAL FUNCTIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS OF THE LGU OF SAN ISIDRO, COMPONENT BARANGAYS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITHIN ITS TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office  per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

16.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 23L.25-080 series of 2025 of Kananga, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE RECLASSIFYING LOTS WITH NUMBERS. 1-B,PSD-08-045497-D AND 1-C, PSD-08-045497-D COVERED WITH TCT NOS. 115-2024000060 AND 115-2024000061, RESPECTIVELY, WITH A TOTAL LAND AREA OF 2,000 SQUARE METERS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF LEYTE TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (LETRANSCO) LOCATED IN BARANGAY TUGBONG, KANANGA, LEYTE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO COMMERCIAL LAND USE.” Same is recommended for the APPROVAL by the Provincial Legal Office without prejudice to the conversion requirements to conform with the current and actual use of the land per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

17.               Presented for consideration is Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 2025-106 of Albuera, Leyte entitled: “A RESOLUTION EARNESTLY REQUESTING THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF THE COMMON TERRITORIAL BOUNDARY OF THIS MUNICIPALITY WITH THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN AND THE CITY OF BAYBAY.”

18.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 01 Series of 2025 of Merida, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MERIDA BIRTHING CLINIC IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated June 30, 2025.

19.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 02 Series of 2025 of Merida, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES AND LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR REINTEGREES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated June 30, 2025.

20.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 01, Series 2025 of Abuyog, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REPUBLIC ACT 11361 OR THE ”ANTI-OBSTRUCTION OF POWER LINES ACT” AND FURTHER STRENGTHENING ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABUYOG, LEYTE.”Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated June 30, 2025.

21.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 02, series 2025 of Abuyog, Leyte entitled; “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABUYOG, LEYTE TO GRANT INCENTIVES TO BOARD PASSERS, TOPNOTCHERS, AND COURSE REVIEW TEAM MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PURSUANCE TO ABUYOG COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ACC) BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION NO. 39, SERIES 2024 AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR).”  FURTHER REVIEW of said ordinance is recommended and BOT Resolution 39, series 2024 and its IRR mentioned in the title of the proposed ordinance be attached for further scrutiny of scope subject and validity as well as funding should not run afoul with Section 335 of the Code, per 2^nd indorsement dated June 30, 2025 of the Provincial Legal office.

22.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 06, S, 2025 of Abuyog, Leyte entitled; “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AND DELIVERY SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABUYOG, LEYTE 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 June 30, 2025.

23.               Presented for consideration is Ordinance No. 07, series 2025 of Abuyog, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7883, OTHERWIUSE KNOWN AS THE “BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACTS OF 1995 AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2nd indorsement dated June 30, 2025.

24.               Presented for consideration is City Ordinance No. 02, S.2025 of Baybay City entitled: “AMENDMENT OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 06 S. 2023, PARTICULARLY ON SECTION 6, PARAGRAPH 4 OF THE “ORDINANCE FIXING THE CHARGES/FEES ON THE USE OF THE CT SCAN AND MRI MACHINES AT THE BAYBAY CITY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HOSPITAL (BCICH), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

25.               Presented for consideration is Municipal Ordinance No. 2025-08 of Hilongos, Leyte entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OWNERSHIP OF PET DOGS AND CATS AND THE CONTROL OF RABIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HILONGOS” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd indorsement dated July 10, 2025.

26.               Presented for consideration is a National Water Rersources Board Water Permit Application  NO. VIII-LEY-2025-06-055  filed by DUMDUMA BACOY POWER CORPORATION located at Brgy. San Pedro, Jaro, Leyte, with a request that said application be posted on the Bulletin board of the office and certification of posting be issued.

27.               Presented for consideration is a letter dated July 8, 2025 from Pastrana Municipal Mayor Marites B. Cayaco-Marcos transmitting the Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 44, series 2025, for the adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2023-2032 of Pastrana, Leyte and enacted the Zoning Ordinance (ZO) through Municipal Ordinance No. 37, series of 2025 for final approval of the August body.

28.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 2 FY 2025 of Babatngon, Leyte in the amount of Php16,662,753.65 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 502. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated July 24, 2025.

29.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 2 FY 2025 of Tabango, Leyte in the amount of Php2,671,575.30 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-02. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated July 21, 2025.

30.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 01 FY 2025 of Matag-ob, Leyte in the amount of Php20,112,913.80 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 01 , Series of 2025. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated July 21, 2025, together with the Supplemental Investment Program CY 2025 of the same amount.

31.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Annual Budget CY 2025 of La Paz, Leyte in the amount of Php144,845.362.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 1 Series of 2025. The amount of Php144,845.362.00, however does not tally with various expenditures of the Municipal Government for FY 2025 which amounts to Php141,563,362. Same is therefore RETURNED having no review action and recommendation and without prejudice to its resubmission upon rectification or compliance of said documents per review letter of the Local Finance Committee dated July 28, 2025, together with the 2025 Annual Investment Program (AIP) in the amount of Php1,629,072,984.40.

32.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Tacloban Shuttler’s Club, Inc. with office address at Avenida Veteranos Street, Tacloban City.

33.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Lukay Agri-Farmers Association (LAFA) with office address at Zone 5 Brgy. Lukay Alangalang, Leyte.

34.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Alang-alang, Leyte OFW & Beneficiaries Entrepreneur Organization (ALOBO) with office address at Brgy. Milagros, Alangalang, Leyte.

35.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Albuera Compact High-Valued Vegetable & Fruitcrops Producers Association (ALCOHVVFPA) with office address at  Barangay Tabgas, Albuera, Leyte.

36.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Tinag-an, Antipolo, Salvacion Vegetable Farmers Association (TASVEFA) with office address at Brgy. Antipolo, Albuera, Leyte.

37.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Sherwood Vegetables and Fruit Crops Farmers Association (SHERVAFF) with office address at Sitio Magsaysay, Sherwood, Albuera Leyte.

38.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Barangay Hipusngo, Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (BAHIFFA) with office address at Barangay Hipusngo, Baybay City, Leyte.

39.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Sto. Nino Farmers Association with office address at Brgy. Hipusngo, Baybay City.

40.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of United Albuera Ormoc Transport Cooperative (UALOTRANSCO) with office address at Brgy. Tabgas, Albuera, Leyte.

41.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Farmers Association of Plaridel with office address at Barangay Plaridel, Baybay, City, Leyte.

42.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of Organikong Magsasaka Association (OMA)   with office address at Barangay Blumentritt, Alangalang, Leyte.

43.               Presented for consideration is a request for Accreditation with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non government organization of International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)   with office address at Km. 39 Aguinaldo Highway Y.C. James Yen Center Biga 2 Silang CaviteBarangay Blumentritt, Alangalang, Leyte.

44.               Presented for consideration is a follow up letter dated July 21, 2025 from Dr. Allan L. Laniba, OFS, General Manager, LEYECO III, referring to the previous letter dated May 20, 2025, relative to their request for a resolution of support or endorsement on their  application for a Congressional Franchise.