2ND REGULAR SESSION

The 2nd Regular Session for CY 2025 of the 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Polangui, Albay held at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall on July 7, 2025.

GUEST/s

​The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman, Mary Joy Celestial, presented the Barangay Kinuartelan's supplemental budget of ₱240,727.32 for approval. The budget, which includes funds for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE), ICT equipment, and programs like "Linggo ng Kabataan" and "One Kabataan para sa Kalinisan," was itemized for the council. The council requested that all future barangay budgets be accompanied by a detailed breakdown for each member.

Department and section heads met with the council to address various concerns. Ms. Ida Reforsado, HRMO V, clarified issues regarding market personnel, the LGU's skeletal workforce, the status of Job Orders (JOs), and other employee inquiries. The body emphasized stricter enforcement of Civil Service Commission (CSC) guidelines and ethical standards. Engineer Edgar Arbo of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) discussed outstanding IWABESU payables. The council also noted the need for closer monitoring of solid waste management practices. Municipal Accountant Lani Sadia presented the LGU's financial status, detailing cash inflows, outflows, budgetary allocations, and obligations. She also addressed concerns about local economic enterprises, prompting Councilor Pasia to suggest forming an ad-hoc committee to investigate the matter. Municipal Engineer Lalaine Baldemoro reported on ongoing and completed infrastructure projects, including those funded by the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF), the Department of Agrarian Reform's Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) program, and various concreting projects. She requested an augmentation of the Municipal Engineering Office (MEO) staff to manage the significant workload. To prevent issues with negligent building work, the council reiterated the requirement for barangay captains to inspect and accept infrastructure before the mayor.

Councilor Buendia reported damage to the road concreting project in Barangay Gabon, citing cracks and exposed steel frames causing inconvenience. He requested an immediate ocular inspection by the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) and MEO.

To further address all raised concerns, the relevant committees scheduled meetings with department heads and concerned personnel.​

Resolution/s

1. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN RAYMOND ADRIAN E. SALCEDA OF THE 3RD DISTRICT OF ALBAY TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DILAPIDATED AND CONGESTED BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY (BJMP) POLANGUI DISTRICT JAIL FACILITIES, PDL WELFARE REQUIRING

2. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN RAYMOND ADRIAN E. SALCEDA OF THE 3RD DISTRICT OF ALBAY TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY

3. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING DOH BICOL CHD FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE RHU EXTENSION LOCATED AT LIDONG, POLANGUI, ALBAY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE THE FACILITY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE REQUIRING

4. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LCE TO FAST TRACK THE SANITARY LANDFILL PROCUREMENT

5. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LCE TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION OF BHWS

6. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF DOH BICOL CHD TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION OF 227 BHWS

7. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNCLOGGING OF THE DRAINAGE CANAL ALONG THE POLANGUI PUBLIC MARKET

8. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CIVIL SECURITY AND PERMANENT SCHEDULE TO MONITOR THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE GREEN BUILDING ALONG SAPALICIO STREET

SK SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET 2025

1. Kinuartelan

OTHER MATTERS

Councilor Arive moved to expedite the Sanitary LandFill (SLF) procurement process through a resolution.

Councilor Siguenza raised concerns about public restrooms, security, and drainage in the Central Business District (CBD) area.

Councilor Buendia requested additional personnel and supplies for the Rural Health Unit (RHU), including encoders.

Councilor Pasia announced her intention to run for Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Vice President.