ORDER OF BUSINESS
54th Regular Session
21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Tandag City
August 4, 2026
9:00 A.M.
I - Call to Order
II - Invocation/Prayer - Hon. Yuri Art Eufy R. Sanchez
III - Pambansang Awit
- Surigao del Sur Hymn
IV - Roll Call
V - Approval and Adoption of the Order of Business
Order of Business of the 54th Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated August 4, 2026.
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VI - Approval and Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Session
Minutes of the 53rd Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated July 28, 2026 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 53rd Regular Session of the 21st Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur dated July 28, 2026 prepared by Mrs. Metzi Ann D. Obaob, Senior Administrative Assistant I.
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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 Barangay Affairs;
2. Committee on Trade, Industry, Investment and SMEs/Local Economic Enterprises and Utilities;
3. Committees on Urban Planning and Development (Lead Committee)/Finance and Appropriation;
4. Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountability;
5. Committees on Ways and Means and Taxation (Lead Committee)/Cooperatives and Livelihood;
6. Committee on Laws and Justice and Human Rights;
7. Committees on Laws and Justice and Human Rights (Lead Committee)/Indigenous Peoples; and
8. Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage.
B.2 First Reading and Referral to Committees
Refer To: Committees on Urban Planning and Development (Lead Committee)/ Finance and Appropriation
1. Resolution No. 154 dated June 15, 2026 of the Municipality of Carrascal, this Province entitled “A Resolution Approving the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for Calendar Year 2027 of the Municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur”. 26-06112
Refer To: Committee Finance and Appropriation
2. Appropriation Ordinance No. LP-04 dated July 22, 2026 of the Municipality of Tago, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Budget No. 01 for Fiscal Year 2026 Involving an Amount of Seventeen Million Three Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Pesos and Fifty One Centavos (P17,358,7l6.5l) for the Operation of the Municipal Government of Tago, Surigao del Sur”. 26-06115
Refer To: Committee on Environmental Protection and Ecology
3. Resolution No. 322 dated July 21, 2026 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “A Resolution Strongly Opposing the Exploration Permit Application of Amalgamated Iron Works, Inc. (AIWI) Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of the Municipality of Carmen, Surigao del Sur, and Earnestly Requesting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office XIII to Deny the Same, in Manifestation of the Position of the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipal Officials and the Local Government Unit of Carmen”. 26-06113
4. 3rd Indorsement from Mr. John Vincent C. Pimentel, Provincial Administrator, for and in behalf of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Acting Provincial Governor, this Province dated July 28, 2026, respectfully indorsing to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, the 2nd indorsement from Atty. Limuel L. Auza, Provincial Legal Officer, regarding his comments and recommendations on Resolution No. 322 dated July 21, 2026 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “A Resolution Strongly Opposing the Exploration Permit Apptication of Amalgamated Iron Works, Inc. (AIWI) Within the Territorial Jurisdiction of the Municipality of Carmen, Surigao del Sur, and Earnestly Requesting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office XII to Deny the Same, in Manifestation of the Position of the Sangguniang Bayan, Municipal Officials and the Local Government Unit of Carmen”, for the Body’s information and appropriate action. 26-06125
Refer To: Committee on Good Government, Public Ethics and Accountablility
5. Ordinance No. 72 dated July 21, 2026 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Amending Section 3.1 of Municipal Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2026 Entitled *An Ordinance Restructuring the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) as a Department in the Local Government Unit of Carmen, Surigao del Sur, Incorporating the Existing Positions, with its Own Standard Organizational Structure, Staffing Pattern, Mandates and Functions, and Subsequently Creating the Position of Municipal Government Department Head I (Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer) Salary Grade (SG)-24*, to Align with Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2025”. 26-06117
6. Ordinance No. 73 dated July 21, 2026 of the Municipality of Carmen, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Amending the Specific Position Titles in the Staffing Pattern of Ordinance No. 55, Series of 2026, Entitled *An Ordinance Creating and Structuring the Municipal Human Resource Management Office (MHRMO) of the Municipality of Carmen, Surigao del Sur with its Own Standards, Organizational Structure, Staffing Pattern, Mandates and Functions and Subsequently Creating the Position of Municipal Government Department Head I (Human Resource Management and Development Officer) Salary Grade (SG)-24,* for Rectification in Compliance with Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 1403-26, Series of 2026”. 26-06118
7. Ordinance No. 12 dated July 28, 2026 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Abolishing the Plantilla Position of Youth Development Assistant II (Plantilla No. 4, SG 8) Under the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of the Municipal Government of Madrid, Surigao del Sur”. 26-06120
8. Ordinance No. 13 dated July 28, 2026 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Abolishing the Plantilla Position of Medical Technologist I (Plantilla No. 5, SG 11) Under the Municipal Health Office of the Municipal Government of Madrid, Surigao del Sur”. 26-06121
9. Ordinance No. 2025-41 dated September 23, 2025 of the Municipality of Lingig, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Creating Additional Plantilla Positions in Various Existing Offices in the Municipal Government of Lingig, Surigao del Sur”. 26-06128
Refer To: Committee on Health, Sanitation and Nutrition
10. 1st Indorsement from Mr. John Vincent C. Pimentel, Provincial Administrator, for and in behalf of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Acting Provincial Governor, all of this Province dated July 22, 2026, respectfully indorsing to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, the basic communication from Dr. Edmund L. Lamela, MPH, FPSMS, CHA Chief of Hospital I, Marihatag District Hospital, with Subject: Letter Dated July 20, 2026, Re: Request for Endorsement and Assistance in Securing a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution Authorizing and Supporting the Establishment and Operation of the Drug Testing Screening Services of Marihatag, District Hospital, for the Body’s information and appropriate action. 26-06114
Refer To: Committees on Health, Sanitation and Nutrition (Lead Committee)/Ways and Means and Taxation
11. Ordinance No. 14 dated July 7, 2026 of the Municipality of Lianga, this Province entitled “An Ordinance Establishing the Food Tourism Hub, Prescribing Guidelines for the Use, Management, and Operation, Setting Rental Rates, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof”. 26-06116
Refer To: Committee on Laws and Justice and Human Rights
12. Resolution No. 180-26 dated July 28, 2026 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province entitled “A Resolution Formally Accepting the Irrevocable Resignation of Honorable Jocille D. Uriarte as Member of the Sangguniang Bayan of Madrid, Surigao del Sur, and Officially Declaring her Council Seat Vacant Effective August 1, 2026”. 26-06122
Refer To: Committee on Energy and Power
13. 1st Indorsement from Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Acting Provincial Vice Governor, this Province dated July 27, 2026, respectfully forwarded to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, the request of Apolaki Four, Inc. earnestly asking for a Resolution of support to the Development, Construction, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of the Titan V Solar Power Project located in Barangays Javier and Guinhalinan, Barobo, Surigao del Sur, for the Body’s information and appropriate action. 26-06127
For Information
1. 1st Indorsement from Mr. John Vincent C. Pimentel, Provincial Administrator, for and in behalf of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Acting Provincial Governor, this Province dated July 28, 2026, respectfully indorsing to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, the basic communication from Mr. Donald A. Seronay, Assistant Regional Director, DILG Butuan City, with Subject: Memorandum Re: Request for Assisstance: Webinar on Reinforcing Public Accountability in Local Governance, for the Body’s information. 26-06123
2. Letter from Ms. Lourdes Louella E. Escandor, Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, City of Tandag, this Province, dated July 29, 2026 addressed to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, in compliance with the requirement to inform the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Local Government Unit of Tandag City’s inclusion of the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) in its Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) per Resolution No. 844-26 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. They respectfully transmit a copy of the pertinent Committee Report duly adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod dated July 29, 2026. She further informed the Body that the Committee Report No. 149, Series of 2026 serves as documentary support of the City’s compliance with the foregoing requirement and is respectfully submitted for the Body’s information, reference and appropriate action. 26-06119
3. 11st Indorsement from Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Acting Provincial Vice Governor, this Province dated July 22, 2026, respectfully forwarded to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, a response to Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 1085-26, Series of 2026, entitled “Earnestly Requesting Engr. Jerome S. Mezo, District Engineer, 2nd Engineering District Office, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), this Province to Establish a Monument Similar in Size as the Original Monument Demarkating the Boundary Between Barangay Campbagang, Municipality of Barobo, Surigao del Sur and Alegria, Municipality of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur”. He informed the Body that, after careful evaluation, their Office is unable to act on the requested installation since the markers being referred is a political or administrative boundary marker and not a highway right-of-way or road boundary markers that fall within the jurisdiction and mandate of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). He further explained that the determination, establishment, and installation of political boundary markers are functions vested in the appropriate government agencies responsible for territorial and administrative boundary matters. As such, any action concerning the installation of these markers should be coordinated with and undertaken by the rightful government agency having the legal authority and technical jurisdiction over political boundary delineation. Anent this, he respectfully recommended that the matter be referred to the appropriate agency for proper evaluation and action in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations, for the Body’s information and appropriate action. 26-06126
4. 1st Indorsement from Mr. John Vincent C. Pimentel, Provincial Administrator, for and in behalf of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Acting Provincial Governor, this Province dated July 29, 2026, respectfully indorsing to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, the basic communication from Ms. Rizza D. Sion, CESO V, Provincial Director, Department of the Interior and Local Government, this Province, with Subject: Reiteration of Guidelines for the Application of Foreign Travel Authorities, for the Body’s information. 26-06129
5. 1st Indorsement from Mr. John Vincent C. Pimentel, Provincial Administrator, for and in behalf of Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Acting Provincial Governor, this Province dated July 29, 2026, respectfully indorsing to Mr. Edgar G. Perez II, J.D., Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, this Province, the basic communication from Ms. Mari-Flor A. Dollaga-Libang, Regional Director, Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking Violence Against Women and their Children. She informed the Body that pursuant to lnter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2026, which prescribes the guidelines for the observance of the National Anti-Trafficking Awareness Month (NATAM) and the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP), the RIACAT-VAWC Caraga will conduct a series of advocacy and service activities throughout July 2026. She further stated that one of the activities is the NATAM Culmination Activity, which aims to recognize the partner agencies that have actively supported the Committee's programs, activities, and initiatives throughout the observance. The event likewise serves as the ceremonial closing of the month-long campaign while emphasizing that the conclusion of the observance does not signify the end of the collective efforts to combat trafficking in persons and violence against women and children. She also highlighted the recognition of the Local Committees Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT.VAWC) that attained the Highly Functional level during the 2026 LCAT-VAWC Functionality Assessment. In this regard, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur was respectfully invited to receive the award during the NATAM Culmination Activity, which will be held at Robinsons Place, Butuan City on August 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM, for the Body’s information. 26-06130
6. Emailed letter from the Department of Budget and Mangement Regional Office XIII (CARAGA Region), Bayanihan Road, Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City dated July 30, 2026, informing the Body that August 3, 2026 is a Special (Non-working) Holiday in the City of Butuan, pursuant to Executive Order No. 070, S. 2026 in celebration of its 76th Charter Day Anniversary. Regular operations of DBM Regional Office XII will resume on August 4, 2026, Tuesday, for the Body’s information. 26-06131
B.3 Second Reading
1. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod Entitled “Affirming Resolution No. 172-2026 Dated June 15, 2026 of the Municipality of Cantilan, this Province Entitled ‘A Resolution Endorsing MDC Resolution No. 01, Series of 2026, Approving the First Supplemental Annual Investment Program (AIP) for FY 2026 of the Municipality of Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, in the Amount of Thirty-Five Million Pesos (P35,000,000.00)’, 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”. Draft Resolution 26-05988
2. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod entitled “Affirming Resolution No. 106 Dated July 7, 2026 of the Municipality of Lanuza, this Province Entitled ‘Resolution Approving and Adopting the Revised Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. II for Calendar Year 2026 of the Municipality of Lanuza, 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, 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”. Draft Resolution 26-06071
3. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Melanie Joy M. Guno, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo and Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 09 Dated June 23, 2026 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Amending the Title and Certain Provisions of Municipal Ordinance No. 18-2023, Entitled ‘An Ordinance Granting Benefits and Incentives to Barangay Day Care Workers Who will be Separating from the Service Due to Age Retirement; Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes,’ By Changing the Term ‘Barangay Day Care Workers’ to ‘Child Development Workers’ and Revising the Basis of Eligibility for Benefits and Incentives from Age Retirement to Length of Service’, it Being Within Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Draft Resolution 26-06065
4. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 2026-14 Dated June 16, 2026 of the City of Bislig, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Regulating the Establishment and Operation of Scrap Trading and Recycling Centers in the City of Bislig, Providing the Minimum Requirements and Standards in their Areas of Jurisdiction and Penalizing Violations Thereof’, it Being Within Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Draft Resolution 26-06069
5. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 2026-15 Dated June 30, 2026 of the City of Bislig, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Granting Exemption to Registered Cooperatives in Bislig City from Payment of Applicable Taxes, Fees and Charges, and Providing Guidelines for Implementation Thereof’, it Being Within Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Draft Resolution 26-06070
6. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod entitled “Concurring Executive Order No. 2605-024-A Dated May 6, 2026 and Executive Order No. 2606-028 Dated June 10, 2026, All Issued by Hon. Algerico H. Irizari, M.D., Municipal Mayor of Lanuza, this Province”. Draft Resolution 26-06063
7. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod entitled “Concurring Executive Order Nos. 2606-029, 2606-030, 2606-31 and 2606-032 Dated June 10, 2026; Executive Order No. 2606-033 Dated June 17, 2026; Executive Order No. 2606-034 Dated June 22, 2026 and Executive Order No. 2606-035 Dated June 26, 2026, All Issued by Hon. Algerico H. Irizari, M.D., Municipal Mayor of Lanuza, this Province”. Draft Resolution 26-06062
8. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Raul K. Salazar, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel and Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod entitled “Authorizing Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., Acting Provincial Governor of Surigao del Sur, to Execute a Deed of Waiver of Rights, for and in Behalf of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, in Favor of the Municipality of Lingig, this Province, Over Old Lot No. 1628/New Lot No. 3156, Containing an Area of Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Seven (4,167) Square Meters”. Draft Resolution 26-06077
9. Resolution No. _____________ sponsored by Hon. Anthony Joseph P. Cañedo, Hon. Antonio C. Azarcon, Hon. Ruel D. Momo, Hon. Margarita G. Garay, Hon. Jimmy I. Guinsod, Hon. Henrich M. Pimentel, Hon. Valerio T. Montesclaros, Jr., Hon. Joey S. Pama, Hon. Gines Ricky J. Sayawan, Sr., Hon. Raul K. Salazar and Hon. John Paul C. Pimentel entitled “Affirming Ordinance No. 10 Dated June 30, 2026 of the Municipality of Madrid, this Province Entitled ‘An Ordinance Institutionalizing the ‘Mabuhay Gesture’ as the Official Municipal Gesture of Welcome, Hospitality, Cultural Pride, and Public Engagement of the Municipality of Madrid, Province of Surigao del Sur, and Providing a Framework for its Implementation’, it Being Within Scope of the Prescribed Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan Concerned to Enact Such Ordinance Pursuant to the Local Government Code of 1991”. Draft Resolution 26-06066