16TH REGULAR SESSION

The 16th Regular Session for CY 2025 of the 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Polangui, Albay held at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall on October 13, 2025.

Joined by a CSO—senior citizens from Sta. Teresita—the body discussed the updating of the IRP; the Bagsakan schedule with the Punong Barangay of Basud; and the program involving POKAMPROFA and MASO in coordination with DA RFO5, to be entered into by the farmers’ association.

Coun. Niño Adonis B. Rebeta delivered a privilege speech emphasizing the importance of submitting all pertinent documents prior to any legislative action by the Sanggunian.

Coun. Atty. Kristel Louise S. Pasia expressed her delight over the results of the LLA Provincial Assessment, where the 11th Sangguniang Bayan secured 1st place in the 1st to 3rd Class Municipality Category of the Local Legislative Award.

In her privilege speech, she urged thorough scrutiny of the budget, with deliberations set to begin soon. She called for a careful review of the Municipality’s Annual Budget for 2026.

Coun. Bernie S. Broncano submitted his committee report on the meeting he convened last October 7, 2025, regarding infrastructure projects involving four farmers’ associations, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 5, and the contractors. An ocular inspection with the involved parties, the Municipal Agriculture Office, and the august body is scheduled for October 21, 2025, with GALUDA as the first destination.

October 14, 2025 – Public Hearing for 5 Ordinances at the ABC Hall

October 20, 2025 – Tentative Regional Assessment by DILG for the Local Legislative Award.

RESOLUTIONS – 10 (Approved for its 1st, 2nd and Final Reading)

ORDINANCEs

For 1st Reading:

1. AN ORDINANCE STRENGTHENING THE FARMERS’ WELFARE PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, ALBAY THEREBY PROVIDING FOR ITS OBJECTIVES, COMPONENTS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, FUNDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Authored by Coun. Bernie S. Broncano as Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture

2. AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING THE MUNICIPAL GOOD GOVERNANCE CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, ALBAY, PRESCRIBING PRINCIPLES, MEASURES AND MECHANISMS TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, PARTICIPATION, EFFICIENCY AND INTEGRITY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY, PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL GOOD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, FUNDING, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND OTHER PROVISIONS

Authored by Coun. Atty. Kristel Louise S. Pasia as Chairperson of the Committee on Good Governance

3. MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT ORDINANCE OF 2025

Authored by Coun. Atty. Kristel Louise S. Pasia as Chairperson of the Committee on Good Governance

For 2nd Reading:

1. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MUNICIPAL GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) OFFICE, CREATING ITS CORRESPONDING PLANTILLA POSITIONS, PRESCRIBING ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE CENTRALIZATION OF GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Authored by: Coun. Atty. Kristel Louise S. Pasia of the Committee on Gender and Development

2. AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Authored by: Coun. Atty. Kristel Louise S. Pasia of the Committee on Education

For 3rd and Final Reading:

1. AI4AI Ordinance

Authored by: Coun. Razel Allen S. Florin

2. Board Exam Assistance Ordinance

Authored by: Coun. Razel Allen S. Florin

Adjourned at 12:11 PM.