ORDER OF BUSINESS
120th Regular Session
20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Tandag City
December 3, 2024
9:00 A.M.
I - Call to Order
II - Pambansang Awit/Surigao del Sur Hymn
III - Invocation/Prayer - Hon. Ruel D. Momo
IV - Roll Call
V - Approval and Adoption of the Order of Business
Order of Business of the 120th Regular Session of the 20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated December 3, 2024.
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VI - Approval and Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Session
Minutes of the 119th Regular Session of the 20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated November 26, 2024 prepared by Ms. Genevieve M. Cagalawan, Local Legislative Staff Officer IV.
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VII - Approval and Adoption of the Transcript of Proceedings
Transcript of Proceedings of the 119th Regular Session of the 20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated November 26, 2024 prepared by Mrs. Josefa D. Antad, Local Legislative Staff Officer III.
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VIII - Question/Visitors’ Hour
IX - Privilege Hour
MOA with the Provincial and City LGUs of Caraga Regional Task Force
X - Calendar of Business
A. Unfinished Business
None
B. Business for the Day
B.1 Committee Report
1.Committee on Peace and Order, Public Safety and Anti-Illegal Drugs;
2.Committee on Labor and Government Employment;
3.Committee on Sports, Games and Amusement;
4.Committee on Finance and Appropriation;
5.Committees on Urban Planning and Development
(Lead Committee)/Finance and Appropriation;
6.Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights
(Lead Committee)/Agriculture/Fisheries;
7.Committee on Laws and Justice and Human Rights;
8.Sangguniang Panlalawigan En Banc;
9.Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability;
10.Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage;
11.Committee on Environmental Protection and Ecology; and
12.Committees on Ways and Means and Taxation
(Lead Committee)/Environmental Protection and Ecology.
B.2 First Reading and Referral to Committees
Refer To: Committee on Finance and Appropriation
1. Appropriation Ordinance No. 05 dated November 26, 2024 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the Annual Budget of the Municipality of Carmen, Surigao del Sur for Fiscal Year 2025 in the Total Amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Million Six Hundred Forty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Four Pesos (Php148,640,654.00) for the General Fund Covering the Various Expenditures for the Operation of the Municipal Government of Carmen and Appropriating the Necessary Funds for the Purpose”.
2. Ordinance No. 26 dated November 26, 2024 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Granting Authority to the Honorable Municipal Mayor and Hon. Vice Mayor to Augment Any Item in the Approved 2024 Annual Budget in their Respective Offices from Savings in Other Items Within the Same Class of their Respective Appropriations”.
Refer To: Committees on Finance and Appropriation (Lead Committee)/Labor and Government Employment
3. Ordinance No. 030 dated September 12, 2024 of the City of Tandag, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Granting Incentives to Child Development Workers (CDWs) and For Other Purposes”.
Refer To: Committees on Urban Planning and Development (Lead Committee)/Finance and Appropriation
4.Resolution No. 173 dated November 25, 2024 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province entitled “A Resolution Approving and Adopting the MDC Resolution No. 04-2024 Entitled, ‘A Resolution Approving and Endorsing to the Sangguniang Bayan of Madrid, Surigao del Sur the Proposed Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 3 for FY 2024 in the Amount of Five Million Eight Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Two Pesos and 73/100 (Php5,883,922.73), this Municipality”.
Refer To: Committee on Rules, Privileges and Ethics
5.Resolution No. 121 dated November 18, 2024 of the Municipality of Bayabas, this Province entitled “Resolution Declaring Hon. Merald Poll B. Hinampas, Jr., Sangguniang Bayan Member of this Municipality, as Absent for Eight (8) Consecutive Sessions of this Sanggunian with No Justifiable Reasons Whatsoever, in Violation to Section 149, Rule XII of Resolution No. 60, Series of 2024, Otherwise Known as the Revised Internal Rules of Procedure (IRP) of the Sangguniang Bayan of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committee on Sports, Games and Amusement
6.Ordinance No. 82 dated November 18, 2024 of the Municipality of San Miguel, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Regulating the Approval of Special Permits and Operation of Both Cockpit and Cockfighting Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof”.
Refer To: Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability
7.Ordinance No. 09 dated November 20, 2024 of the Municipality of Marihatag, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Amending Municipal Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2022 Specifically Section 2.14, B. No. 9 and C, No. 9 All Under the Office of the Municipal Engineer of the Municipality of Marihatag, Province of Surigao del Sur, as Specifically Presented Hereunder and for Other Purposes”.
8.Ordinance No. 035 dated October 30, 2024 of the City of Tandag, this Province entitled “Changing the Parenthetical Name of Item Position from Administrative Aide III (Utility Worker II), SG-3, with Plantilla Item No. 4, Into Administrative Aide III (Illustrator I0 SG-3, Under the Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod-Administrative Division, this City”.
Refer To: Committee on Trade, Industry, Investment and SMEs/Local Economic Enterprises and Utilities
9.Ordinance No. 36 dated November 19, 2024 of the Municipality of Lianga, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing Community Driven Development (CCD) Program in the Municipality of Lianga, Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committee on Tourism, Culture, Art and Heritage
10.Ordinance No. 83 dated November 18, 2024 of the Municipality of San Miguel, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Requiring the Display of Banners Representing All 18 Barangays of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Around Rizal Park and throughout the Municipal Town Hall Route”.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Indigenous Peoples
11.1st Indorsement of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, this Province dated November 27, 2024, forwarding to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the basic communication dated November 20, 2024 from Datu Florio S. Josafat, Jr., City Chieftain/Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR), Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, informing the Body that the Mandaya Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) Tribe of Second (2nd) District is now ready for the Selection Process for Provincial IPMR since the Manobo term will be ending based on the implemented agreement, for the Body’s information.
For Information
1.Emailed Letter from Mr. James J. Gantalao, Assistant General Manager, Engineering Office, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Manila dated November 25, 2024, addressed to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Surigao del Sur, in reference to Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2555-24 entitled “Earnestly Requesting Atty. Jay Daniel R. Santiago, General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for an Assistance for the Expansion, Utilization and Development for Port Tabon, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur”. The latter informed the Body that they have requested the Port Management Office in Surigao to evaluate the request within the context of the Development Plan for the Port of Tabon as well as the port development requirements of the entire Province of Surigao del Sur, for the Body’s information.
2.Letter from Mr. Samuel P. Naungayan, Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer III, Acting Director, Case Records, Evaluation Monitoring and Enforcement Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, Area Office for Mindanao, Earth Corner Libra Street, GSIS Heights Matina, Davao City dated November 11, 2024 addressed to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan thru Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco acknowledging receipt of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur Resolution No. 1404-23 (Series of 2023) Re: “Earnestly Requesting the Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao for an Investigation Relative to the Demolition of Pagoda, Jose Rizal Monument and War Veteran’s Market at Tago Plaza in the Municipality of Tago, Province of Surigao del Sur. He informed the Body that the complaint raising the issue same had been filed and docketed in their Office on August 2024. He further informed the Body that they cannot disclosed its status or the parties involved considering that as per their Citizens Charter, disclosure may only be given to the parties, their counsels or Authorized Representatives. He added that any other person may, however, request for case information but the same is subject to the written approval of the Ombudsman, for the Body’s information.
B.3. Second Reading
1. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. Margarita G. Garay entitled “Affirming Resolution No. 527 Dated September 24, 2024 of the Municipality of Lingig, this Province Entitled ‘Resolution Approving the Annual Investment Program of the Municipality of Lingig for Calendar Year 2025’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991, Subject to Verification During the Submission of the Appropriation Ordinance to Ensure Plan-Budget Linkage Wherein the Local Budgets Truly Operationalize Approved Local Development Plans (Section 305 (i) R.A. 7160) and are Consistent with the Budget Operations Manual (BOM) for LGUs 2023 Edition”. Attachment Resolution No. 527
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2. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. Margarita G. Garay entitled “Affirming Resolution No. 358 Dated October 30, 2024 of the Municipality of Cortes, this Province Entitled ‘A Resolution Adopting the Approved Programs, Projects and Activities as Embodied in the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 03 for CY 2024 of this Municipality in the Amount of Eight Million Pesos (₱8,000,000.00)’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991, Subject to Verification During the Submission of the Appropriation Ordinance to Ensure Plan-Budget Linkage Wherein the Local Budgets Truly Operationalize Approved Local Development Plans (Section 305 (i) R.A. 7160) and are Consistent with the Budget Operations Manual (BOM) for LGUs 2023 Edition”. Attachment Resolution No. 358
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3. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 27 Dated October 29, 2024 of the Municipality of Bayabas, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Providing Monthly Assistance to Youth Athletes of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, Participating in Recognized Varsity Leagues’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Attachment Ordinance No. 27
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4. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr. and Hon. Raul K. Salazar entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 19 Dated August 12, 2024 of the Municipality of Carrascal, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Creating the Position of Administrative Aide III (Driver I) With Salary Grade 3 Under the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur and Providing Funds Thereof’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Attachment Ordinance No. 19
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5. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr. and Hon. Raul K. Salazar entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 07 Dated October 9, 2024 of the Municipality of Marihatag, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Amending Municipal Ordinance No. 04, Series of 2022 Under Section 2, 2.17 Municipal Environment and Natural Office (MENRO) Specifically: (1) ‘Section 2.17 B.5’ (2) ‘C. Solid Waste Management Section (1.)’ and (3) Office Structure, to Conform with Local Budget Circular No. 137, Dated July 2021 with a Subject: ‘Index of Occupational Services, Position Titles and Salary Grades in the Government (IOS - LGU), CY 2021 Edition’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”’. Attachment Ordinance No. 07
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6. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Authorizing Hon. Alexander T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province to Enter Into and Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for and in Behalf of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, By and Among the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) 13, Represented by its Regional Executive Director Arlan M. Mangelen, the Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Institute (ATI – RTC) 13, Represented by its OIC Center Director Jessie V. Beldia and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PHILRICE) - Agusan Experiment Station, Represented by its Branch Director Gerardo F. Estoy, Jr., to Jointly Partner on the Implementation of the School - On - Air (SOA) Program on Smart Rice Agriculture”. Attachment Letter
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7. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Authorizing Hon. Alexander T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province to Enter Into and Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for and in Behalf of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur By and Among the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office – XIII (DA – RFO XII) Represented by its Regional Executive Director, Arlan M. Mangelen, the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center XIII (ATI -RTC XIII) Represented by its OIC- Center Director, Noemi Beth G. Macario, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR XIII) Represented by its Regional Director, Omnia B. Olama, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Represented by its Regional Manager, Joe B. Oclarit, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PHILFIDA) Represented by its OIC – Regional Director, Samuel M. Nacino, Jr., the Philippine Rice Research Institute – Agusan Experiment Station (PHILRICE - AES) Represented by its Branch Director, Gerardo F. Estoy, Jr., the Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) Represented by its President, Dr. Joy C. Capistrano, the Caraga State University (CSU) Represented by its President, Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, the North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) Represented by its President, Dr. Nemesio G. Loayon, the Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) Represented by its OIC-President, Dr. Alma S. Patron, the Provincial Local Government of Agusan del Norte (PLGU – ADN) Represented by its Provincial Governor, Hon. Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante, the Provincial Local Government Unit of Agusan del Sur (PLGU – ADS) Represented by its Governor, Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr., the Provincial Local Government Unit of Surigao del Norte (PLGU – SDN) Represented by its Provincial Governor, Hon. Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, the Provincial Local Government Unit of Surigao del Sur (PLGU – SDS) Represented by its Provincial Governor, Hon. Alexander T. Pimentel, the Provincial Local Government Unit of Dinagat Islands (PLGU-PDI), Represented by its Provincial Governor, Hon. Nilo P. Demery, Jr., the Department of Science and Technology (DOST Region XIII) Represented by its Regional Director, Engr. Noel M. Ajoc, the Caraga Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (CCAARRD) Represented by its RRDC Chairperson, Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil and the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Council (RAFC-XIII) Represented by its Chairperson, Christopher H. Lindo on the Institutionalization of Agriculture and Fisheries Resources, Research and Extension for Development Network (AFRREDN)”. Attachment Letter
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8. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 24 Dated October 21, 2024 of the Municipality of Bayabas, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 03, Series of 2023 Entitled: An Ordinance Institutionalizing the ‘Mabuhay’ Gestures as Official Greetings and as Part of Filipino Brand of Service Excellence in the Municipality of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, by Providing the Mabuhay Signage, in a Form of Sticker, in All Tricycles for Passenger Use and Business Establishments Within the Municipality of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Attachment Ordinance No. 24
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9. Resolution No. __________ authored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., co-authored by Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and sponsored by Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Margarita G. Garay and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Authorizing the Provincial Governor’s Office to Process and Transact the Extension and Modification of 3-Phase Double Circuit Primary Line to Supply the Provincial Capitol of the South, Kahayag, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur”. Attachment Letter
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B.4 Third Reading
XI - Unassigned Business/Privilege Business
XII - Other Matters
XIII - Announcement
The 121st Regular Session of the 20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province will be held on December 10, 2024 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Legislative Building, Capitol of the South, Kahayag, Bislig City, this Province.
XIV - Adjournment
SUBMITTED BY:
(SGD.) EDGAR G. PEREZ II, J.D. Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
NOTED BY:
(SGD.) MANUEL O. ALAMEDA, SR.
Vice Governor