SESSION

ORDER OF BUSINESS

121^st Regular Session

20^thSangguniang Panlalawigan

Tandag City

December 10, 2024

9:00 A.M.

I - Call to Order

II - Pambansang Awit/Surigao del Sur Hymn

III - Invocation/Prayer - Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod

IV - Roll Call

V - Approval and Adoption of the Order of Business

Order of Business of the 121^st Regular Session of the 20^th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated December 10, 2024.

MOVANT:__________SECONDER:__________ ACTION TAKEN:__________

VI - Approval and Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Session

Minutes of the 120^th Regular Session of the 20^th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated December 3, 2024 prepared by Ms. Genevieve M. Cagalawan, Local Legislative Staff Officer IV.

MOVANT:__________SECONDER:__________ ACTION TAKEN:__________

VII - Approval and Adoption of the Transcript of Proceedings

Transcript of Proceedings of the 120^th Regular Session of the 20^thSangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated December 3, 2024 prepared by Metzi Ann D. Obaob, Administrative Assistant V.

MOVANT: __________SECONDER:__________ ACTION TAKEN:__________

VII - Question/Visitors’ Hour

VIII - Privilege Hour

IX - Calendar of Business

A. Unfinished Business

None

B. Business for the Day

B.1 Committee Reports

1.Committees on Ways and Means and Taxation

(Lead Committee)/Energy and Power/Indigenous Peoples;

2.Sangguniang Panlalawigan En Banc;

3.Committee on Trade, Industry, Investment and SMEs/

Local Economic Enterprises and Utilities;

4.Committee on Rules, Privileges and Ethics;

5.Committee on Peace and Order, Public Safety and Anti-Illegal Drugs;

6.Committee on Finance and Appropriation;

7.Committee on Urban Planning and Development;

8.Committees on Urban Planning and Development

(Lead Committee)/Finance and Appropriation;

9.Committees on Indigenous Peoples (Lead Committee)/

Laws and Justice and Human Rights;

10.Committees on Indigenous Peoples (Lead Committee)/

Laws and Justice and Human Rights/Environmental Protection

and Ecology;

11.Committee on Laws and Justice and Human Rights;

12.Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability;

13.Committee on Differently Abled or Persons With Disabilities

and Senior Citizens, and Social Services and Community

Development;

14.Committees on Youth (Lead Committee)/Differently Abled or

Persons With Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Social

Services and Community Development;

15.Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage;

16.Committee on Sports, Games and Amusement;

17.Committee on Labor and Government Employment;

18.Committee on Energy and Power;

19.Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure;

20.Committees on Ways and Means and Taxation

(Lead Committee)/Environmental Protection and Ecology;

21.Committee on Transportation, Traffic, Ports and Terminal; and

22.Committees on Transportation, Traffic, Ports and Terminal

(Lead Committee)/Public Works and Infrastructure.

B.2 First Reading and Referral to Committees

Refer To: Committees on Urban Planning and Development (Lead Committee)/Finance and Appropriation

1.Resolution No. NM-075 dated November 12, 2024 of the Municipality of Hinatuan, this Province entitled “Approving the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for CY 2025 of the Municipality of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur”.

2.Resolution No. 129 dated November 25, 2024 of the Municipality of Bayabas, this Province entitled “Resolution Adopting the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 06, Series of 2024, this Municipality, Under MDC-Executive Committee Resolution No. 07, Series of 2024 Entitled ‘Resolution Adopting and Endorsing to the Sangguniang Bayan the Inclusion of Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) in the CY 2024 Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 06 Under the General Public Services to be Funded from the Savings Generated from the Personal Services for the Period October to November 2024 in the Total Amount of Nine Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Forty Three Pesos and 24/100(P935,943.24)’, and Approving the Same for its Intended Purpose”.

3.Resolution No. 354 dated November 12, 2024 of the Municipality of Barobo, this Province entitled “Resolution Approving the Reprogrammed Programs/Projects/Activities (PPAs) as Endorsed by the Municipal Development Council (MDC) Through its MDC Resolution No. 15, Series of 2024, Entitled ‘Resolution Approving and Endorsing to the Sanggunian the List of PPAs for Reprogramming of the 2021-2023 Unexpended 20% Development Fund Amounting to Php18,611,509.62 of Barobo, Surigao del Sur”’.

4.Resolution No. 209 dated December 2, 2024 of the Municipality of Carrascal, this Province entitled “Approval of the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) No. 4 Fiscal Year 2024 in the Amount of Fifty One Million Five Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Pesos (P51,509,400.00) with the following Source of Funds: PS Savings (Unfilled Positions)- P3,009,400.00; Collections from Hospital Fees- P3,000,000.00; Business Tax- P45,000,000.00 and Collection from Local Economic Enterprise- P500,000.00 with a Total Sources of Fifty One Million Five Hundred Nine Thousand Four Hundred Pesos (P51,509,400.00) of the Municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur”.

Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Urban Planning and Development/Health, Sanitation and Nutrition

5.Letter from Hon. Alexander T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated November 28, 2024 addressed to the Honorable Members, Office of the Provincial Council thru Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, all of this Province, requesting for the passage of a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution designating the 1,000 square meters portion of the property of Lot 2763, CAD-392-D located at proposed government center, Sitio Luha, Barangay Mabua, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, containing a total area of 33,423 sqm. Attached are the copies of the Annexes, namely: Annex “A” copy of the sketch plan; Annex “B” for the titled name of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur under TCT No. 161-2023001409; Annex “C” for the establishment of the Provincial Department of Health Office; and Annex “D” authorizing the Provincial Governor to enter into and sign a Deed of Usufruct, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.

Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Environmental Protection and Ecology

6.Letter from Hon. Alexander T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated November 29, 2024 addressed to the Honorable Members, Office of the Provincial Council thru Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, all of this Province, requesting for the passage of a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution authorizing the Provincial Governor to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Municipality of San Agustin represented by Engr. Nicolas O. Alameda, Municipal Mayor, for the implementation of the Riverbank Reforestation and Greening Program, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.

Refer To: Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

7.1st Indorsement from Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, this Province dated November 28, 2024, forwarding to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the basic communication dated August 27, 2024 from Mr. Alfonso A. Maralli, Jr. CESO IV, Director IV, Office of Project Development Services, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City, in response to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 1450-24 earnestly requesting for financial assistance amounting to One Hundred Million Pesos (P100,000,000.00) for the rehabilitation of the Surigao del Sur Sports Complex especially for the installation of rubberized track and field and for the renovation, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.

Refer To: Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability

8.Letter from Mr. Ace R. Orcullo, MPA, CHRA, Provincial HRM Officer, Office of the Provincial Human Resource Management (PHRMO) dated December 2, 2024 addressed to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan thru Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, all of this Province, requesting for the conversion of the positions in their proper nomenclature through the passage of an Ordinance entitled “Converting Certain Position Titles in the Different Offices of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur to their appropriate generic administrative Titles Pursuant to DBM LBC 137 Dated July 13, 2021, namely: Bookbinder III to Administrative Assistant I (Bookbinder III) (Item No. 30) in the Vice Governor’s Office (VGO); Administrative Aide III to Administrative Aide III (Driver I) (Item No. 5) and Administrative Aide I to Administrative Aide I (Utility Worker I) (Item No. 24) in the Office of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (OSMP); Administrative Assistant V to Administrative Assistant V (Data Controller III) (Item No. 5), Administrative Aide III, SG - 3 to Administrative Aide III (Driver I), SG – 3 (Item No. 28), Senior Administrative Assistant I to Senior Administrative Assistant I (Stenographic Reporter IV) (Item No. 34), Administrative Assistant V to Administrative Assistant V (Stenographic Reporter III) (Item No. 35), Administrative Aide I to Administrative Aide I (Utility Worker I) (Item No. 44) in the Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (OSSP); Administrative Aide III to Administrative Aide III (Driver I) (Item No. 8) in the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO); Administrative Aide III to Cook I (Item No. 12) in Lianga District Hospital, Municipality of Lianga; and Administrative Aide II to Administrative Aide II (Messenger ) (Item No. 9) in the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), all of this Province.

9.Ordinance No. 16 dated October 8, 2024 of the Municipality of Barobo, this Province entitled “Ordinance Specifying the District Offices Under the Legislative Department of this Local Government Unit and the Personnel Under Each Office, for Purposes of Official Supervision, Funding Allocation, and for Other Purposes”.

Refer To: Committee on Women, Children and Family Relations

10.Ordinance No. 50 dated November 5, 2024 of the Municipality of San Agustin, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Providing for the Gender and Development Code of San Agustin, and for Other Purposes”.

Refer To: Committee on Education

11.Ordinance No. 2024-18 dated October 29, 2024 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Amending Section 20 of the Scholarship Code of Bislig City, by Providing Additional Five (5) Slots to the Post Graduate (Masteral) Program Starting School Year 2024-2025”.

Refer To: Committee on Rules, Privilege and Ethics

12.Ordinance No. 2024-17 dated October 29, 2024 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Prescribing the Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries, in Aid of Legislation, and to be Adopted as Integral Part of the House Rules of the Sangguniang Panlungsod”.

Refer To: Committee on Public Works and Highways

13.1^st Indorsement of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, this Province dated December 3, 2024, forwarding to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the basic communication dated November 21, 2024 from Engr. Pol M. Delos Santos, CESO IV, Regional Director, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region XIII, attaching Unnumbered Memorandum dated November 30, 2024 in response to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 1752-24, entitled ‘Earnestly Requesting the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), CARAGA Regional Office, Butuan City to Allocate Funds for the Construction of Slope Protection on the Cliff Approaching Barangay Baculin, Hinatuan Proper for the Protection of Local Settlers during the Times of Natural Disasters’, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.

Refer To: Committee on Differently Abled or Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Social Services and Community Development

14.Ordinance No. 12 dated August 27, 2024 of the Municipality of Barobo, this Province entitled “Ordinance Prescribing for the Prioritization and Commitment to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Exited and Graduated Households in the Delivery of Services Through the Adoption of the Convergence Provision of Republic Act 11310-An Act Institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)”.

For Information

1.Letter from Ms. Thelma S. Alcoberes, RPF, Provincial ENR Officer, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office- Local Government Unit (PENRO-LGU) dated November 27, 2024 addressed to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, acknowledging receipt of the Resolution No. 2557-27 regarding the creation of a specialized team to investigate the source of pollution and identification of responsible parties on the alleged discoloration of the rivers in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. She informed the Body that they had appreciated the Sangguniang Panlalawigan concern for environmental protection. She further informed the Body that there is no need for further investigation since there was already a Cease and Desist Order for Illegal Mining Activities in Barangay Mamis, Bahi, and Tambis, all of the Municipality of Barobo, this Province. She added that the suspected to be causing the discoloration of Hinatuan River has been formally served and enforced to the respective barangays, marking a decisive step towards environmental protection and compliance regulations. Subsequent to the issuance of a Cease and Desist Order (CDO), their personnel conducted monitoring activities in the affected barangays, confirming the cessation of illegal mining operations and upon ocular inspection at the Hinatuan River, it was observed that the river’s water clarity has improved with turbidity levels now gradually back to normal indicating that the pollution issue has been resolved, for the Body’s information.

2.Letter from Mr. Mario P. Cunado, Regional Director, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Region 13 (CARAGA), Butuan City dated November 28, 2024 addressed to Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor thru Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D, Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, all of this Province, informing the Body that the ILCDB Partners Congress and Tech4ED Awards will be held on December 6, 2024 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM at the LMX Convention Center, Butuan City. He further informed the Body that the dress code for the said event is Filipiniana Attire, reflecting the spirit and cultural pride of the occasion, for the Body’s information.

3.Notice of Hearing on BMC Case No. 2024-109 dated November 12, 2024 issued by Mr. Adriano B. Consunji, Chief, Commission Secretariat, National Telecommunications Commission, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Quezon City in connection with the Application of the Soundstream Broadcasting Corporation, requesting for the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to install, operate and maintain a 1KW FM Radio Broadcasting Station in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. The applicant has requested for the issuance of a Provisional Authority (PA) pending final determination of the application. It is also informed that the hearing is on December 9, 2024, (Monday) at ten thirty in the morning (10:30 AM) at the Legal Branch, 3^rd Floor, National Telecommunications Commission, BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, via zoom hearing, wherein applicant shall present its compliance with the Commission’s jurisdictional requirements, as well as its evidences, if warranted, for the Body’s information.

4.Notice of Hearing on BMC Case No. 2024-110 dated November 12, 2024 issued by Mr. Adriano B. Consunji, Chief, Commission Secretariat, National Telecommunications Commission, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Quezon City in connection with the Application of the Soundstream Broadcasting Corporation, requesting for the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to install, operate and maintain a 1KW FM Radio Broadcasting Station in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. The applicant has requested for the issuance of a Provisional Authority (PA) pending final determination of the application. It is also informed that the hearing is on December 9, 2024, (Monday) at ten thirty in the morning (10:30 AM) at the Legal Branch, 3^rd Floor, National Telecommunications Commission, BIR Road, East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City, via zoom hearing, wherein applicant shall present its compliance with the Commission’s jurisdictional requirements, as well as its evidences, if warranted, for the Body’s information.

5.Letter from Ms. Carmina R. Arevalo, Executive Director III, National Historical Commission of the Philippines dated November 28, 2024 addressed to Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor thru Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D, Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, all of this Province in reference to the letter dated November 19, 2024, furnishing them a copy of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2588-24, Series of 2024, requesting technical assistance, ocular inspection and assessment of the current condition of the Saint Agustin Parish Church and Convent (Hinatuan Church). He informed the Body that the technical staff of the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) will coordinate with them regarding their scheduled visit to the Municipality of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur. He also requested for a complete photo documentation of the structures (church and convent) showing its architectural details and decorative features (exterior and interior elevations) and its immediate property, for their records and reference, for the Body’s information.

6.1^st Indorsement of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, this Province dated December 3, 2024, forwarding to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the basic communication dated September 20, 2024 from Mr. Alfonso A. Maralli, Jr., CESO IV, Director IV, Office of Project Development Services, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City , in response to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2024-24 entitled, :Earnestly Requesting His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines for a Funding of Various Projects in the City of Bislig to Enhance Food Security and Provide Livelihood for the Constituents of Bislig City, Surigao del Sur , for the Body’s information and appropriate action.

7.Letter from Mr. James J. Gantalao, Assistant General Manager, Engineering Office, Philippine Port Authority (PPA) dated November 25, 2024 addressed to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province in reference to the letter dated November 20, 2024 furnished through electronic mail by the Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (OSSP) 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 of Port Tabon, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. He informed the Body that they had 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.

8.Letter from RD Maria Fe D. Jagna, CESO III, Regional Director, Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Regional Office XIII, Butuan City dated December 5, 2024 addressed to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Surigao del Sur through Hon. Alexander T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province, informing the August Body on their review of FY 2024 Supplemental Budget No. 6 of the General Fund of the Province of Surigao del Sur, involving an appropriation of P100,005,042.73 under Appropriation Ordinance (AO) No. 138-24 dated November 21, 2024, which reveals substantial compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The latter also informed that the above-mentioned Budget was declared operative on its stated date of effectivity, subject to the posting requirement under Section 59 of R.A. No. 7160. It was further informed that the review action does not authorize any item of appropriation that is specifically prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of laws and compliance with all existing laws, administrative rules and regulations shall be the sole responsibility of the implementing officials of the Provincial Government, for the Body’s information and reference.

9.3^rd Notice of Electronic Hearing on NWRB Case No. 2019-407 dated October 21, 2024 issued by Atty. Rebyanne Giselle C. Diaz, Attorney IV, Litigation and Adjudication Section, National Water Resources Board, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Quezon City in the matter of the petition for change of purpose from Domestic to Municipal Use under Water Permit No. 12091 issued to Aras-Asan Unidad Rural Waterworks and Sanitation Association (AURWSA), Inc. It was informed that the hearing will be on March 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M through online Google Meet, for the Body’s information.

B.3. Second Reading

1. Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr. and Hon. Margarita G. Garay entitled “Affirming Resolution No. 307 Dated November 5, 2024 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province Entitled ‘A Resolution Adopting Hubason River Resort and Adventure Trail-Business Plan of the Local Government Unit of Carmen, Surigao del Sur’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”.Attachment Resolution No. 307

MOVANT: __________SECONDER:__________ ACTION TAKEN:________

2.Resolution No. __________sponsored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 07 Dated November 5, 2024 (General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 06 FY 2024) of the Municipality of Lanuza, this Province Operative, Subject to Some Recommendations”.Attachment Appropriation Ordinance No. 07

MOVANT: __________SECONDER:__________ ACTION TAKEN:________

3.Resolution No. __________sponsored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 034 Dated October 30, 2024 (General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 03 FY 2024) of the City of Tandag, this Province, Operative, Subject to Some Recommendations”.Attachment Appropriation Ordinance No. 034

MOVANT: __________SECONDER:__________ ACTION TAKEN:________

4.Resolution No. __________ sponsored by Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco, Hon. Amado M. Layno, Jr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 31-24 Dated October 29, 2024 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) in the Local Government of Cagwait, Province of 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. 31-24