AGENDA OF THE 48th REGULAR SESSION SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN Province of Leyte July 7, 2026

I.      Invocation – Hon. Elmer Frederico 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: July 1, 2026

IX.   Committee Report/s:

X.    First Reading and Reference of Business:

01.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 520, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Babatngon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND INSTITUTIONALIZING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 034-2025, SERIES OF 2025, ENTITLED: “ORGANIZATION OF THE MUNICIPAL PEOPLE’S COUNCIL OF BABATNGON, LEYTE PROVIDING FOR ITS CONTINUITY, STRUCTURE, AND OPERATIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated May 8, 2026.

02.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7, 8, 10, 12, AND 16 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08, SERIES OF 2025 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SMCC) ORDINANCE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 15, 2026.

03.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-192, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY FARE ADJUSTMENT FOR MOTORIZED TRICYCLES FOR HIRE (MCH) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

04.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-196, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE LOCAL HOUSING BOARD (LHB) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

05.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 26-197, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 25-20, SERIES OF 2025 OR “AN ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 23-26, “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (DAY CARE WORKERS) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN, LEYTE PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR,” TO ENCHANCE ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND ENSURE GREATER SUPPORT FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

06.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 5, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CAPOOCAN, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

07.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025-011, of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, LEYTE PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PROPER UTILIZATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

08.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025-023, of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GIVING PRIORITY TO ACCREDITED CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION (CSOs), PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION (POs), AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (GOs) AS BENEFICIARIES OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS, PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

09.           Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-034, of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE “TABO HA CARIGARA” IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, 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 June 11, 2026.

10.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-035, of  the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE AND UNIFORM MUNICIPAL SIGNAGE SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR ITS DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE, AND SETTING POLICIES FOR THE NAMING OF STREETS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, LEYTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated  June 11, 2026.

11.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-036, of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM AND STANDARDIZED MUNICIPAL HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, LEYTE, PROVIDING FOR ITS DESIGN, INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE, AND THE COLLECTION OF REASONABLE FEES THEREFOR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated  June 16, 2026.

12.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-042, of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DATA-INFORMED MUNICIPAL FRAMEWORK FOR SNAKEBITE PREVENTION, COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION, SURVEILLANCE, AND COORDINATED HEALTH RESPONSE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 11, 2026.

13.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-044, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CASH INCENTIVES TO INDIVIDUALS, PAIRS, GROUPS, COACHES, AND TRAINERS WHO EXCELL IN CULTURE AND ARTS, SPORTS, AND SKILL COMPETITIONS, AMENDING SECTION 6 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025-018, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

14.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-045, of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PALENG-QR PH PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARIGARA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

15.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 10, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Dagami, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A FIESTA BARBECUE FOOD PLAZA, WITH CONTROLLED SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, DURING THE CONDUCT OF FIESTA ACTIVITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAGAMI, LEYTE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

16.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 28, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Jaro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE LEGAL PROCEDURES IN THE CONDUCT OF ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS AGAINST ELECTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS OF JARO, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

17.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 3, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of MacArthur, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING ONE (1) PLANTILLA POSITION OF LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER IV (SG-22).” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 8, 2026.

18.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 009-2026, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Pastrana, Leyte,  entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN CERTAIN BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AND STRATEGIC PUBLIC AREAS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PASTRANA, LEYTE, PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR ITS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND MONITORING.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

19.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 011-2026, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Pastrana, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION CENTER UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR AND DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 15, 2026.

20.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 06, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Tunga, Leyte,  entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF A LOCAL DATA BASE USING THE REGISTRY OF BARANGAY INHABITANTS AND MIGRANTS SYSTEM (RBIMS) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND ITS UTILIZATION FOR GENDER-RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

21.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 186, SERIES OF 2025, of the Municipality of San Isidro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLARS (BNS) PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO; PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THEIR SELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, DUTIES, INCENTIVES, SUPERVISION, AND SECURITY OF TENURE; APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

22.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 190, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of San Isidro, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3, PARAGRAPH 11 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 134-2021, SERIES OF 2021, ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE USE, RENTALS, FEES AND CHARGES OF CONCESSIONERS D (SEASIDE BUILDING) AND E (SICC STALLS) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 15, 2026.

23.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Tabango, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025-04, SERIES OF 2025, ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING LOCALIZED CLASS SUSPENSION BASED ON AUTOMATIC TRIGGERS AND GRANTING FULL AUTHORITY TO SCHOOL HEADS AND PUNONG BARANGAYS TO DECLARE CLASS SUSPENSIONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TABANGO, LEYTE,” TO CONFORM WITH DEPED ORDER NO. 22, SERIES OF 2024.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated  June 3, 2026.

24.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 20, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Villaba, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 4, 5 AND 8 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 29, SERIES OF 2025, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “INSTITUTIONALIZED AND LOCALIZED CLASS SUSPENSION ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLABA,” IN ORDER TO ALIGN THE SAME WITH THE REVISED GUIDELINES UNDER DEPED ORDER NO. 22, S. 2024, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

25.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 03, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING/REVISING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 01, SERIES OF 2016 (MERIDA GAD CODE), TO INCLUDE PROTECTIONS AGAINST DESCRIMINATION BASED ON SOGIESC (LGBTQ+RIGHTS), THE SAFE SPACES ACTS (“BAWAL BASTOS LAW”), AND THE EXPANDED MATERNITY LEAVE LAW.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

26.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING/REVISING MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 05, SERIES OF 2017 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REVISED LEYTE CHILDREN’S WELFARE CODE OF 2017”, ENTITLED THIS TIME AS THE “UPDATED MERIDA CHILDREN’S WELFARE CODE OF 2026.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

27.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 05, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO ATHLETES REPRESENTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA IN PROVINCIAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS, 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 June 3, 2026.

28.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 06, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE MERIDA BLOOD COUNCIL, ENCOURAGING BARANGAY BLOOD DONATION OF AT LEAST 2% OF TOTAL POPULATION ESTABLISHING A BLOOD DONATION INFORMATION SYSTEM, PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR DONORS, FORMULATING LOCAL POLICIES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND FUNDING.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

29.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 07, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE, CREATING THE  MUNICIPAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING A PSYCHO-SOCIAL ROOM, DESIGNATING A MUNICIPAL MENTAL HEALTH FOCAL PERSON, PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BARANGAY PROGRAMS AND ESTABLISHING A MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

30.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 08, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE MANDATING INFANT AND CHILD HEALTH IMMUNIZATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE, PROVIDING FOR MONITORING MECHANISMS, ENSURING THAT NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND, AND PROVIDING RECOGNITION TO OUTSTANDING BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, BNS, MIDWIVES, AND BARANGAY COUNCIL HEALTH SUPERVISORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 16, 2026.

31.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 09, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND STRATEGIES FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE, MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BARANGAY AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY GARDENS, PROVIDING INCENTIVES, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION TO HIGHLY COMPLIANT BARANGAYS AND SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

32.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 10, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MERIDA AIDS COUNCIL (MAC), INSTITUTIONALIZING LOCAL HIV AND AIDS RESPONSE MECHANISMS AND A COMPREHENSIVE HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS PROHIBITING DESCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

33.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE ACCESS OF MINORS TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ESTABLISHING CURFEW HOURS, PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND ENHANCING BARANGAY-BASED ENFORCEMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERIDA, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

34.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 12, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SARI-SARI STORES, CONVENIENCE STORE, AND OTHER UNLICENSED RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS FROM SELLING MEDICINES AND DRUG PRODUCTS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) LICENSES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

35.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 13, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Merida, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MUNICIPAL SLAUGHTERHOUSE OF MERIDA, LEYTE, PRESCRIBING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 2, 2026.

36.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 24L.26-014, SERIES OF 2026, of the Municipality of Kananga, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING KATUWANG SA DIWA AT GAWA PARA SA MASAGANANG ANI AT MATAAS NA KITA (KADIWA) NG PANGULO WITH APPROPRIATION THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

37.            Presented for consideration is MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 519-090326, of the Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 513-211025, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE FEES ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PALOMPON, LEYTE,” PARTICULARLY SECTIONS 5 AND 6 THEREOF, BY REVISING, RESTRUCTURING, AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS THEREIN.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

38.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10, of the Municipality of Albuera, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE FOURTH WEEK OF AUGUST EVERY YEAR AS “LINGGO NG KABATAAN” IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALBUERA AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

39.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 6, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CREATION OF POSITION OF ATTORNEY III (SG 21) UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 8, 2026.

40.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03, of the Municipality of Javier, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE HAULING OR TRANSPORTING OF SAND, GRAVEL, AND OTHER QUARRY RESOURCES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF JAVIER, LEYTE, IRRESPECTIVE OF SOURCE, IMPOSING FEES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.” Same is recommended for FURTHER REVIEW by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

41.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04, of the Municipality of Javier, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF VIDEOKE MACHINES AND OTHER AMPLIFIED AUDIO DEVICES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JAVIER, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

42.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05, of the Municipality of Javier, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ACT OF BEING TOPLESS OR HALF NAKED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JAVIER, LEYTE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 11, 2026.

43.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07, of the Municipality of Javier, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF JAVIER, LEYTE AS A CRITICAL HABITAT AND SACTUARY FOR THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE (PITHECOPHAGA JEFFERYI), ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF LOCAL WILDFILE RESOURCES, AND ALLOCATING ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 3, 2026.

44.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 02, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Matalom, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PRIVATE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS/LEARNING CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATALOM, LEYTE, TO SECURE A PERMIT TO OPERATE, PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR ITS ISSUANCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated June 11, 2026.

45.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 03, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Matalom, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) MAINSTREAMING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATALOM, LEYTE, PROVIDING 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 June 11, 2026.

46.            Presented for consideration is ORDINANCE NO. 04, SERIES OF 2026 of the Municipality of Matalom, Leyte, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION ZONES FOR THE EXISTING WATER SYSTEM IN BARANGAY AGBANGA, AND PROPOSED LEVEL II WATER SYSTEM IN SITIO NAG-AS, BARANGAY PRESIDENT GARCIA AND BARANGAY SAN VICENTE, MUNICIPALITY OF MATALOM, LEYTE, AND PROHIBITING ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES THEREON.” Same is recommended for the declaration of its VALIDITY by the Provincial Legal Office per 2^nd Indorsement dated  June 11, 2026.

47.            Presented for consideration is a letter dated June 30, 2026 addressed to the Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Leyte thru Atty. Ronnan Christian M. Reposar, 1^st District Board Member, from Heremerose E. Matutes, Project Leader/Faculty, Department of Environmental  Science respectfully,  requesting a formal CERTIFICATION that the RESEARCH authored by Heremerose E. Matutes and Libertine Agatha F. Densing contributed directly to the formulation of the Provincial Ordinance No. 2024-13 also known as “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE LEYTE SAB-A BASIN PEATLAND AND ALL OTHER PEATLAND RESOURCES WITHIN THE PROVINCE 0F LEYTE, DEFINING ITS SCOPE AND COVERAGE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”. Likewise requesting a copy of the approved ordinance, minutes of meetings, official issuances or board resolutions, and documentation of dissemination or enforcement of the ordinance.

48.            Presented for consideration is a letter dated May 28, 2026 addressed to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members, Province of Leyte from Governor Humerlito A. Dolor, MPA, Ph.D., Chairman, MIMAROPA Regional Development Council, & Regional Peace and Order Council extending his warmest appreciation and profound gratitude on the recognition extended to him by the honorable members of the Sangguning Panlalawigan through the passage of Resolution No. 2026 regarding the assistance provided to the stranded Big Bikers Club.

49.            Presented for consideration is RESOLUTION NO. 268, s. 2026 from the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipality of Abuyog, Leyte entitled: “A RESOLUTION (1) EMPOWERING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABUYOG TO DEFEND ITS TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY AND ASSERT ITS JURISDICTION OVER THE THIRTEEN (13) BARANGAYS WHICH ARE BEING CLAIMED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF SILAGO; (2) AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR TO REPRESENT THE MUNICIPALITY IN ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, VERIFY AND SIGN ANY AND ALL PLEADINGS, DESIGNATE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF LEGAL COUNSELS, AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE PURSUIT OF SUCH LEGAL REMEDIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

50.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 01 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Babatngon, Leyte in the amount of Php27,355,112.39 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 522, Series of 2026. Same is RETURNED by the Local Finance Committee as it does not reflect the actual sources of fund, per review letter dated July 3, 2026.

51.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 02 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte in the amount of Php37,384,764.55 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 26-241, Series of 2026 together with the Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) No. 01 CY 2026 in the same amount of Php46,338,807.15. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated July 1, 2026.

52.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 03 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Tunga, Leyte in the amount of Php3,352,925.01 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 03, Series of 2026. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated June 29, 2026.

53.            Presented for consideration is General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 01 FY 2026 of the Municipality of Bato, Leyte in the amount of Php4,595,963.00 under Appropriation Ordinance No. 2026-01 together with the Supplemental Investment Program (SIP) No. 01 CY 2026 in the same amount of Php4,629,563.00. Same is recommended for APPROVAL with CONDITIONS by the Local Finance Committee per review dated June 29, 2026.