ORDER OF BUSINESS
14th Regular Session
21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Tandag City
October 6, 2025
9:00 A.M.
I - Call to Order
II - Invocation/Prayer - Hon. Ruel D. Momo
III - Pambansang Awit
- Surigao del Sur Hymn
IV - Roll Call
V - Approval and Adoption of the Order of Business
Order of Business of the 14th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated October 6, 2025.
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VI - Approval and Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Session
Minutes of the 13th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated September 30, 2025 prepared by Ms. Jessie Lou C. Suazo, Local Legislative Staff Officer II.
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VII - Approval and Adoption of the Transcript of Proceedings
Transcript of Proceedings of the 13th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated September 30, 2025 prepared by Mrs. Metzi Ann D. Obaob, Administrative Assistant V.
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VIII - Question/Visitors’ Hour
IX - Privilege Hour
X - Calendar of Business
A. Unfinished Business
None
B. Business for the Day
B.1 Committee Reports
1. Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability;
2. Committee on Agriculture/Fisheries;
3. Committees on Agriculture/Fisheries (Lead Committee)/Laws and Justice and Human Rights/ Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation;
4. Committee on Health, Sanitation and Nutrition;
5. Committee on Energy and Power;
6. Committee on Cooperatives and Livelihood;
7. Committee on Transportation, Traffic, Ports and Terminal; and
8. Committee on Environmental Protection and Ecology.
B.2 First Reading and Referral to Committees
Refer To: Committee on Finance and Appropriation
1. Appropriation Ordinance No. 07 dated September 11, 2025 of the Municipality of Lanuza, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Budget No. 5, Series of 2025 Involving an Amount of Four Million Eight Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Pesos and Sixty-Seven Centavos (Php4,821,877.67) Only Covering the Various Expenditures for the Operation of the General Fund of the Local Government Unit and Appropriating the Necessary Funds for the Purpose”.
2. Letter from Hon. Johnny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated September 25, 2025, addressed to Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor and the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, thru Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, all of this Province, requesting for the passage of an Ordinance for the correction of an encoded error in the Loan Amortization Program of the province within the Annual Budget for Calendar Year (CY) 2025, specifically under 20% Development Fund. The funds, originally misallocated to the “Amortization of Brand New Heavy Equipment (2023),” should be reallocated to the “Amortization of Concreting of Various Provincial Roads”. This rectification is essential to align the budget with the Annual Investment Program (AIP) CY 2025, and in consonance with the approved attached Statement of Indebtedness, facilitate actual project implementation, and uphold fiscal accuracy and transparency, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
3. Appropriation Ordinance No. 02 dated September 29, 2025 of the Municipality of Bayabas, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Budget No. 02, Series of 2025 Involving an Amount of Two Million, Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand, One Hundred Fifty-Five Pesos and 35/100 (P2,720,155.35) for the Purpose of Augmenting the Budget of Various Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) Under the General Public Services, Covering Executive Governance Program and Engineering Services of the Municipality of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur”.
4. Appropriation Ordinance No. 03-25 dated September 1, 2025 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Budget No. 03 Series of 2025 Involving an Amount of One Million Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Nine Pesos and Twenty Eight Centavos (P1,230,789.28) Under the General Fund Purposely to Fund the Necessary Expenditures for the Efficient and Effective Delivery of Basic Services of the Municipality of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committees on Urban Planning and Development (Lead Committee)/Finance and Appropriation
5. Resolution No. 361 dated September 23, 2025 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “A Resolution Adopting the MDC Executive Committee Resolution No. 01, Series of 2025 Otherwise Known as *Indorsing Favorably to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Bayan of this Municipality the Herein Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 4 for Calendar Year 2025*”.
6. Resolution No. 125-25 dated June 17, 2025 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province entitled “A Resolution Affirming MDC Res. No. 001 S. 2025 Dated June 5, 2025 Entitled ‘A Resolution Adopting and Approving the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for FY 2026 of the Municipality of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committee on Cooperatives and Livelihood
7. Letter from Laurence B. Lee, GK Area Development Officer-SDS, GAWAD KALINGA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC., (GK CDFI), Cagwait, Surigao del Sur dated September 26, 2025 addressed to Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor, this Province, seeking accreditation from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
Refer To: Committee on Urban Planning and Development
8. Letter from Mr. Rosendo R. Campos, M.P.A., Secretary to the Sanggunian, City of Bislig, this Province dated September 30, 2025, addressed to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, re-submitting herewith rectified copies of Supplemental Annual Investment Plan No. 5 CY 2025, as per TSP Resolution No. 115-25 (Series of 2025), for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
Refer To: Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability
9. Ordinance No. 2025-13 dated September 23, 2025 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Position of Local Revenue Collection Officer IV, Salary Grade 22, Under the Office of the City Treasurer, and Appropriating Funds Thereof”.
10. Ordinance No. 2025-15 dated September 23, 2025 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in the City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur, and Appropriating Funds Thereof”.
11. Ordinance No. 38 dated September 15, 2025 of the Municipality of San Miguel, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Creating the Two (2) Plantilla Positions of Administrative Aide II (Messenger), SG-2 Under the Office of the Municipal Mayor and Appropriating Funds for Personal Services”.
Refer To: Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
12. Ordinance No. 2025-11 dated September 2, 2025 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Establishing Guidelines for the Implementation of Pre-emptive and Forced Evacuation Measures in the City of Bislig During Imminent Disasters or Emergencies”.
Refer To: Committee on Tourism, Culture and Arts
13. Ordinance No. 2025-12 dated September 9, 2025 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the “Mabuhay” Gesture as the Official Greeting and as Part of the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committee on Agriculture/Fisheries
14. Ordinance No. 19-25 dated August 26, 2025 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) sa Barangay Project in the Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur”.
15. Ordinance No. LP-05 dated September 30, 2025 of the Municipality of Tago, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Prohibiting the Catching, Selling and Gathering of Crablets and Berried Mud Crabs in the Municipality of Tago, Surigao del Sur and Prescribing Appropriate Penalties Thereof”.
Refer To: Committee on Differently Abled or Persons With Disabilities and Senior Citizens and Social Services and Community Development
16. Ordinance No. 20-25 dated September 1, 2025 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Establishing the Guidelines in the Administration and Implementation of All Resettlement and Socialized Housing Program in the Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committee on Peace and Order, Public Safety and Anti-Illegal Drugs
17. Ordinance No. 16-25 dated August 19, 2025 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Establishing Guidelines for the Regular Testing and Maintenance of the Municipality’s Emergency Siren and Alarm System of Cagwait”.
Refer To: Committee on Information, Technology and Communication
18. Ordinance No. 2025-14 dated September 23, 2025 of the City of Bislig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Updating the City Information Office – Information Technology Division (CIO-ITD), by Creating Various Relevant Position Titles, and Appropriating Funds Thereof”.
Refer To: Committee on Barangay Affairs
19. Ordinance No. 18-25 dated August 26, 2025 of the Municipality of Cagwait, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Providing Awards and Incentives to the Barangays of the Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur on the Basis for Havings Been Awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLGB), Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other Purposes”.
20. Ordinance No. 022 dated September 4, 2025 of the City of Tandag, this Province entitled “Institutionalizing the Barangay Civil Registration System (BCRS) in Twenty-One (21) Barangays of Tandag City”.
Refer To: Committee on Health, Sanitation and Nutrition
21. Ordinance No. 023 dated September 4, 2025 of the City of Tandag, this Province entitled “Amending Ordinance No. 004, Series of 2017 entitled, ‘Rabies Control Ordinance of Tandag City”.
Refer To: Committees on Health, Sanitation and Nutrition (Lead Committee)/Environmental Protection and Ecology
22. Ordinance No. LP-03 dated September 30, 2025 of the Municipality of Tago, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Requiring the Owners of Vacant Lots in the Municipality of Tago, Surigao del Sur, to Maintain Cleanliness of their Properties and Providing Penalties for Non-compliance”.
Refer To: Committee on Transportation, Traffic, Ports and Terminals
23. Ordinance No. LP-04 dated September 30, 2025 of the Municipality of Tago, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Establishing a Tricycle/Bao-Bao Route System and Operational Guidelines in the Municipality of Tago, Surigao del Sur”.
Refer To: Committees on Energy and Power (Laed Committee)/Trade Industry, Investment and SMEs /Local Economic Enterprise and Utilities
24. Ordinance No. LP-06 dated September 26, 2025 of the Municipality of Tago, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Prescribing for the Calibration and Sealing of Dispensing Pumps of Retail Outlets Selling Liquid Petroleum Products in the Municipality of Tago, Surigao del Sur, Imposing Fees in the Registration, and Sealing Dispensing Pumps, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for Other Purposes”.
Refer To: Committee on Laws and Justice and Human Rights
25. 1st Indorsement from Hon. Johnny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated September 29, 2025, addressed to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, thru: Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor and Presiding Officer, all of this Province, indorsing the with letter dated September 26, 2025 of PCOL Jeffrey Lawrence D. Mauricio, Provincial Director, Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office, Re: Request of Confirmation of the Lot Donated by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
Refer To: Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Public Works and Infrastructure/Indigenous Peoples
26. Letter from Hon. Johnny T. Pimentel, Provincial Governor, this Province dated October 2, 2025, addressed to the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, thru Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Vice Governor and Presiding Officer, 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 Manobo Indigenous Cultural Communities /Indigenous Peoples of Barangay Bagyang and Barangay Bitaugan duly represented by Hawudon Jimmy I. Guinsod and Hawudon Rico H. Maca, and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples duly represented by its Regional Director, Julius L. Mabini, regarding the construction of Barangay Bagyang to Barangay Bitaugan Road, Phase I and II, for the Body’s information and appropriate action.
For Information
None
B.3 Second Reading
1. Ordinance No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel and Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr. entitled “An Ordinance Creating a Technical Working Group for the Climate Change Adaptation Plans in the Rice and Rice-Based Sector and Appropriating Funds Thereof”. Draft Ordinance Attachment
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2. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Raul Salazar, Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno and Hon. Yuri Art Eufy R. Sanchez entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 07 Dated September 8, 2025 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance for the Temporary Closure of Certain Roads Within the Poblacion Area Namely, Capt. Buniel Street, Urbiztondo Street, San Isidro Street, and Frias Street, in Connection with the Celebration of Pasidungog Festival, to be held from September 8 to September 20, 2025, in the Municipality of Madrid, 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”. Draft Resolution Attachment
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3. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Raul Salazar, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno and Hon. Yuri Art Eufy R. Sanchez entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 020 Dated August 20, 2025 of the City of Tandag, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Amending Section 22. D and Section 42. C of Ordinance No. 001, Series of 2020 Entitled ‘Adopting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Program of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, Providing Fines and Penalties for Violating Any of the Provision Thereof, and Providing Funds Thereof’, it Being Within the Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Draft Resolution Attachment
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B.4 Third Reading
XI - Unassigned Business/Privilege Business
XII - Other Matters
XIII - Announcement
The 15th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province will be held on October 14, 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