ORDER OF BUSINESS
9th Regular Session
21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Tandag City
September 2, 2025
9:00 A.M.
I - Call to Order
II - Invocation/Prayer - Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr.
III - Pambansang Awit
- Surigao del Sur Hymn
IV - Roll Call
V - Approval and Adoption of the Order of Business
Order of Business of the 9th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated September 2, 2025.
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VI - Approval and Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Session
Minutes of the 8th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated August 26, 2025 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 8th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated August 26, 2025 prepared by Mrs. Metzi Ann D. Obaob, Administrative Assistant V.
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VIII - Question/Visitors’ Hour
IX - Privilege Hour
MOA Livestock Economic Enterprise Development Program
X - Calendar of Business
A. Unfinished Business
None
B. Business for the Day
B.1 Committee Reports
1. Committee on Finance and Appropriation;
2. Committee on Health, Sanitation and Nutrition;
3. Committee on Transportation, Traffic, Ports and Terminal; and
4. Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Environmental Protection and Ecology.
B.2 First Reading and Referral to Committees
Refer To: Committees on Urban Planning and Development (Lead Committee)/ Finance and Appropriation
1. Resolution No. LP-075 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Tago, this Province entitled “Resolution Approving and Adopting the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 01 for Fiscal Year 2025 of the Municipality of Tago, Surigao del Sur”.
2. Appropriation Ordinance No. 01 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Cortes, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Budget No. 01 FY 2025 Involving an Amount of Ten Million Thirty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Six Pesos & 66/100 (P10,033,996.66) for the Operation of the Municipality of Cortes, Surigao del Sur”.
3. Resolution No. 2025-479 dated August 19, 2025 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “Resolution Adopting CDC EXECOM Resolution No. 8, Series of 2025, Entitled ‘Endorsing the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) No. 6 for CY 2025 of the City of Bislig Amounting to Twenty-One Million Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Five Pesos and 35/100 (PHP21,475,365.35)’ to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for Approval”.
4. Resolution No. 174 dated August 18, 2025 of the Municipality of San Miguel, this Province entitled “A Resolution Approving the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 02 for Fiscal Year 2025 Involving Appropriations of (P3,197,919.00) of the Municipality of San Miguel”.
5. Resolution No. 088 dated August 20, 2025 of the Municipality of Marihatag, this Province entitled “A Resolution Adopting the Municipal Development Council (MDC) Resolution No. 03, Series of 2025 Entitled: ‘A Resolution Approving the Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 2 Amounting to Nineteen Million Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P19,500,000.00) for Calendar 2025 and Endorsing the Same to the Sangguniang Bayan for their Appropriate Action”’.
Refer To: Committee on Laws and Justice and Human Rights
6. Ordinance No. 15 dated August 12, 2025 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Penalizing the Theft/Robber of Coconut and Regulating Access to Private Coconut Farm in the Municipality of Carmen, Surigao del Sur”.
7. Ordinance No. 19 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Providing Hospital Accident and Life Insurance to All Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) and Providing Funds Thereof”.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Agriculture/Fisheries
8. Letter from Hon. Johnny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated August 22, 2025 addressed to the Honorable Members, Office of the Provincial Council thru Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, all of this Province, requesting for a passage of a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution "Authorizing the Provincial Governor to Enter Into and Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization, Duly Represented by its Director IV, Dionisio G. Alvindia, Ph.D., and the Executive Director, Arlan M. Mangelen, Regarding the Collaboration for the Implementation of the Registration of Agricultural and Fisheries Machines and Equipment", for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Environmental Protection and Ecology
9. Letter from Hon. Johnny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated August 22, 2025 addressed to the Honorable Members, Office of the Provincial Council thru Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, all of this Province, requesting for a passage of a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution "Authorizing the Provincial Governor to Enter Into and Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Duly Represented by its Officer-in-Charge, Regional Director, Maritess M. Ocampo et al., Regarding the Creation of Tago River Watershed Management Council, in Accordance with DENR Administrative Order 2021-41", for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Peace and Order, Public Safety and Anti-Illegal Drugs
10. Ordinance No. 17 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Declaring the Third Week of November of Every Year as the Carmen, Surigao del Sur Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week in Line with the Nationwide Observance of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week”.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Differently Abled or Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Social Services and Community Development
11. Ordinance No. 16 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the Realignment of Sixty-Five Thousand Pesos (Php65,000.00) Only from the 2025 Five Percent (5%) Gender and Development (GAD) Children Welfare Program to Fund the Continuance on Provision of Hot Meal and Grooming for Senior Citizens During Quarterly Social Pension Pay-out”.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Differently Abled or Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Social Services and Community Development/Youth
12. Ordinance No. 18 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Amending Municipal Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2019 Setting for a Disciplinary Hours in the Municipality of Carmen, Surigao del Sur for Minors from 10:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M. the Following Day and Providing Penalties for Parents/Guardians for Violation Thereof and for Other Purposes”.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Transportation, Traffic, Ports and Terminal
13. Ordinance No. 05 dated August 18, 2025 of the Municipality of Bayabas, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Prohibiting Parking of Cargo Trucks, Peddling/Delivery Box Vans or Trucks, Other Commercial, Private and Public Vehicles Along the National Highway at Lapinigan, Magobawok, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, and in Other Areas Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of the Municipality, and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof”.
Refer To: Committee on Differently Abled or Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Social Services and Community Development
14. Ordinance No. 28 dated August 11, 2025 of the Municipality of San Miguel, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Increasing the Monthly Honorarium of the Municipal Senior Citizen Federation President of the Senior Citizens from P3,500.00 to P7,000.00, Effective July 01, 2025”.
Refer To: Committees on Differently Abled or Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens, and Social Services and Community Development (Lead Committee)/Laws and Justice and Human Rights
15. Ordinance No. 018 dated August 6, 2025 of the City of Tandag, this Province entitled “Codifying the Policies and Programs of the City of Tanda on Senior Citizens or Senior Citizens Code”.
Refer To: Committee on Cooperatives and Livelihood
16. Letter from Mr. Rho Cougee C. Garrido, Manager. Mangagoy Farmers Fisherfolks and Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MAFFISCO-MPC), Mangagoy, Bislig City dated August 12, 2025 addressed to Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, this Province, in response to the Notice of Call for Accreditation in support of the application are the following administrative requirements: 1. Duly Accomplished Application Form for Accreditation; 2. Duly Approved Board Resolution signifying intention for accreditation for representation in the local special body; 3. Certificate of Compliance issued by CDA; 4. Certificate of Registration issued by CDA, DOLE, DA, and BIR; 5. Certificate of Tax Exemption; 6. Certificate of PHILGEPS Registration; 7. Certification from PNP; 8. List of Current Officers; 9. CY 2024 Minutes of Annual Meeting; 10. CY 2024 Annual Accomplishment Report; and 11. CY 2024 Financial Statements, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
Refer To: Committee on Indigenous Peoples
17. Ordinance No. 017 dated August 6, 2025 of the City of Tandag, this Province entitled “Regulating Entry of Migrants Into CADT Areas Within this City and Providing Penalty for Any Violation Thereof”.
For Information
None
B.3. Second Reading
1. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Declaring Appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-11 Dated June 26, 2025 (General Fund Supplemental Budget No. 3 FY 2025) of the City of Bislig, this Province Operative, Subject to Some Conditions”. Draft Resolution Attachment
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2. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon Melanie Joy M. Guno entitled “Authorizing Hon. Johnny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province to Enter Into and Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), for and in Behalf of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur By and Among the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), this Province Represented by its OIC-PENR Officer, For. Adelfo R. Luengas, Jr., the City Government of Tandag Represented by its City Mayor, Hon. Roxanne C. Pimentel, the Municipal Government of Lanuza Represented by its Municipal Mayor, Hon. Algerico H. Irizari, the Municipal Government of Cortes Represented by its Municipal Mayor, Hon. Frederick P. Yu, the Municipal Government of Tago Represented by its Municipal Mayor, Hon. Jelio Val C. Laurente, the National Irrigation Administration-Surigao del Sur Irrigation Management Office Represented by its Division Manager, Engr. Paul P. Urbiztondo, the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDEV), CARAGA Region 13, Butuan City, Represented by its OIC-Regional Director, Gemima A. Olam, CESO IV, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), CARAGA Region 13, Butuan City, Represented by its Regional Director, Julius L. Mabini, the Department of Public Works and Highways 1st Engineering District Surigao del Sur, Represented by its District Engineer, Engr. Ruel B. Bantugan, MPA, the Department of Agriculture Represented by its Duly Authorized Representative, Ms. Emmylou T. Presilda, OIC, APCO Surigao del Sur, the Department of Agrarian Reform Represented by its OIC, Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer II, Mr. Jerry R. Villason, MAED, the Tandag City Water District Represented by its General Manager, Engr. Eulogio D. Milla, the Lanuza Bay Development Alliance (LBDA) Represented by Atty. Leoderico P. Avila, Jr, the Motherly Association for River Initiatives Towards Environmental Sustainability (MARITES) Represented by its President, Ms. Maria Delfina A. Fernandez, the Pakwan Manobo Indigenous Cultural Community (PAMICC) Represented by its Chairman, Datu Romel P. Dawog, the Kahugpungan sa Tribung Mamanwa-Manobo (KATRIMMA) Represented by its Chairman, Datu Allan Juagpao, the KALASAG Represented by its Chairman, Hawudon Ruben Duazo, the Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Council Represented by its Chairman, Mr. Ricardo M. Fernandez, the North Eastern Mindanao State Univeristy (NEMSU) Represented by its President, Dr. Nemesio G. Loayon and the Diocese of Tandag City Represented by its Bishop, Most Rev. Raul B. Dael, DD., on the Creation of Tandag Watershed Management Council ”. Draft Resolution Attachment
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B.4 Third Reading
XI - Unassigned Business/Privilege Business
XII - Other Matters
PBMLP Regional Election of Officers
XIII - Announcement
The 10th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province will be held on September 9, 2025 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