AGENDA OF THE 35th REGULAR SESSION SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Leyte April 7, 2026

I.      Invocation – Hon. Elmer Fredrico N. Codilla

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 24, 2026

IX.   Committee Report/s:

X.    First Reading and Reference of Business:

01.               Presented for consideration is Resolution No. 2026-045 of the Sangguniang Bayan of MacArthur, Leyte, requesting the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Rules, Laws and Privileges to render legal opinion on Barangay Ordinance No. 001 Series of 2026 of Brgy. Liwayway, MacArthur, Leyte, entitled; “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A FORTY (40) YEARS OF MORATORIUM AND NO ENTRY ON ALL FORMS OF MINING ACTIVITIES, WHETHER SMALL-SCALE OR LARGE SCALE, WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF BARANGAY LIWAYWAY, MUNICIPALITY OF MACARTHUR, PROVINCE OF LEYTE.

02.               Presented for consideration is an endorsement of the POPS Plan for the Province of Leyte for C.Y. 2026-2028 with a request for a resolution from the August Body for its approval and adoption.

03.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03, of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 03, 2026.

04.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04, of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR BARANGAYS (SGLGB) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG, LEYTE, PRESCRIBING ITS IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES, CRITERIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 04, 2026.

05.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08, of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE TOURISM OPERATIONS OFFICE 1 POSITION WITH SALARY GRADE 11, PRESCRIBING ITS QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 04, 2026.

06.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING ONE (1) SOCIAL WORKER OFFICER II (SWO II) PLANTILLA POSITION SALARY GRADE 15 IN THE MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MSWDO) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALANGALANG, LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 04, 2026.

07.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01, of the Municipality of Palo, Leyte, entitled: “THE REVISED INVESTMENT AND INCENTIVE CODE 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 March 20, 2026.

08.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 02, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Barugo, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING HEAVY TRUCKS/TRAILERS FROM ENTERING AND USING THE MUNICIPAL ROADS, BARANGAY ROADS AND OTHER LOCAL ACCESS ROADS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 24, 2026.

09.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-107, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO FERDINAND L. TORRES FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THE POBLACION (B-MARTODA) ROUTE, MUNICUPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated February 26, 2026.

10.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-108, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO ROLAND D. RENOMERON 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 February 26, 2026.

11.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-109, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO WILMA P. POSION FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE ALONG THJE 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 26, 2026.

12.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-110, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO MAEL N. REFUERZO 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 February 26, 2026.

13.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-112, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO GILBERT F. CABUS, JR. 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 26, 2026.

14.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-113, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO EDMUNDO B. SABALLA  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 February 26, 2026.

15.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-114, SERIES OF 2025 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE TO SAMUEL C. CORDA 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 26, 2026.

16.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of La Paz, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING REGULATION TO PROTECT THE COCONUT AND COPRA INDUSTRY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA PAZ, PROVIDING GUIDELINES AGAINTS THEFT, PROHIBITING THE EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 20, 2026.

17.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of La Paz, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVESION (CCTV) SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM IN CERTAIN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT, AND OTHER PLACES AND SPACES CONSIDERED AS HIGH-RISK WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA PAZ, LEYTE AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 20, 2026.

18.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MACARTHUR PEOPLE’S COUNCIL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACARTHUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 20, 2026.

19.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 2025of the Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING LAKE BITO, BALIRE RIVER, IBAWON RIVER, AND ALL WETLANDS AND BODIES OF WATER WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACARTHUR, LEYTE AS PROTECTED WATER ECOSYSTEMS, PROVIDING MEASURES FOR THEIR CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 20, 2026.

20.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Tunga, Leyte, proposed ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, PROTECTION AND SUPPORT OF TRAFFICKED PERSONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGA, 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 2^nd Indorsement dated March 20, 2026.

21.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01, of the Municipality of Albuera, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE MANDATING RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALBUERA, LEYTE 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 March 20, 2026.

22.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-06, of the Municipality of Albuera, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING, CREATING, AND RENAMING VARIOUS POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURIST OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF ALBUERA, LEYTE, AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN (OSSP), AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 20, 2026.

23.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 515-241125, of the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MUNICIPAL PROJECTS ACCEPTANCE AND COORDINATION COUNCIL (MPACC), ENSURING THE ALIGNMENT OF APPROVED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO BE IMPLEMENTED WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON WITH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT, ECO-TOURISM, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, CLIMATE RESILIENCY, LAND USE, AND ZONING FRAMEWORKS, PURSUANT TO THE CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND REQUIRING PRIOR ACCEPTANCE OF ALL PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES (PPAs) PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY,” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 24, 2026.

24.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 516-241125, of the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS AND FIREWORKS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON, LEYTE, PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATED FIRECRACKERS ZONES, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES, PENALTIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 24, 2026.

25.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05, of the Municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF ENGINEERING AIDE (SALARY GRADE 4, ITEM NO. 167) ASSIGNED AT THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ENGINEER OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF HILONGOS, Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 04, 2026.

26.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Matalom, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE HONORING AND GRANTING CENTENARIAN CASH GIFT TO SENIOR CITIZENS AGED ONE HUNDRED (100) YEARS OLD AND ABOVE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATALOM, LEYTE, 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 March 24, 2026.

27.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, S 2026 of the Municipality of Villaba, Leyte, entitled: “AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE E, CHAPTER V OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 126, S-2020 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “2020 REVISED REVENUE CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA” Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 09, 2026.

28.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2, S 2026 of the Municipality of Villaba, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE PLANTILLA POSITION OF LEGISLATIVE STAFF OFFICER III WITH SALARY GRADE 18 AT THE OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF VILLABA, LEYTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 03, 2026.

29.               Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 5, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of VILLABA, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5G.02, ARTICLE 6 (MARKET FEES AND CHARGES) OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 126, S-2020 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 2020 “REVISED REVENUE CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA”. Same is recommended  for the declaration of its VALIDITY  by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated March 13, 2026.

30.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 07  FY 2025 of the Municipality of Tunga, Leyte amounting to Php2,589,849.80 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 08, Series of 2025. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated March 23, 2026.

31.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 02  FY 2025 of the Municipality of Mayorga, Leyte amounting to Php2,659,723.73 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2025. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS  by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated March 23, 2026.

32.               Presented for consideration is General Fund Annual Budget FY 2026 of the Municipality of San Isidro, Leyte amounting to Php279,592.113.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2025. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review letter dated March 23, 2026.

33.               Presented for consideration is a request for ACCREDITATION with the Provincial Government of Leyte as a non-government organization of HACIENDA COCONUT FARMERS’ ASSOCIATION with office address at Barangay Pawa, La Paz, Leyte.

34.               Presented for consideration is a letter dated March 31, 2026, requesting for authority for the Honorable Carlos Jericho L. Petilla, Governor, Province of Leyte, to purchase motor vehicles for the Provincial Government of Leyte, in the total amount of PhP10,950,000.00, to be utilized by the different departments, offices and units of the Province of Leyte.

35.               Presented for consideration is a letter from Punong Barangay Basilio D. Calda requesting for copies of complete records of the case filed by Ley Mart L. Villasante, et. al.