5TH REGULAR SESSION

The 5th Regular Session for CY 2025 of the 12th Sangguniang Bayan of Polangui, Albay held at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall on July 28, 2025.

GUEST/s

Punong Barangay Elmer Monsalve of Barangay Ponso presented their Supplemental Budget for the body’s approval, amounting to P110, 583.28. He was congratulated for the anticipated start of the Ponso-Napo Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) project.

Punong Barangay John Casoco of Barangay Amoguis, presented the same amounting to P450,000.00.  The budget initially intended for the purchase of a lot was re-aligned to other significant projects. He was advised to consider proposing a CCTV project, and invest in quality equipment for long-term use.

RESOLUTIONs

1. A RESOLUTION URGING THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, HONORABLE JESCIEL RICHARD G. SALCEDA, TO INITIATE THE PROCUREMENT OF A BASKET TRUCK TO BE UTILIZED FOR REGULAR CLEARING AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES, LEAVES, AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI

Authored by: Coun. Jose Niño S. Zamora II of the Committee on Barangay Affairs

2. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN RAYMOND ADRIAN E. SALCEDA OF THE 3RD DISTRICT OF ALBAY TO PLEASE ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR DESILTING/WIDENING AND EMBANKMENT OF VARIOUS SAN FRANCISCO RIVER TRIBUTARIES, PUBLIC WELFARE AND SAFETY REQUIRING

Authored by: Coun. Bernie S. Broncano of the Committee on Infrastructure

3. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN RAYMOND ADRIAN E. SALCEDA OF THE 3RD DISTRICT OF ALBAY TO PLEASE ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE RIPRAPING OF CENTRO ORIENTAL TYPHOON DESTROYED SAN FRANCISCO RIVER EMBANKMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE REQUIRING

Authored by: Coun. Bernie S. Broncano of the Committee on Infrastructure

4. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN RAYMOND ADRIAN E. SALCEDA OF THE 3RD DISTRICT OF ALBAY TO PLEASE ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE CONCRETING OF THE SHOULDER OF THE NATIONAL ROAD IN POLANGUI POBLACION FROM THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO CENTRO ORIENTAL AND CENTRO OCCIDENTAL, PUBLIC WELFARE REQUIRING

Authored by: Coun. Bernie S. Broncano of the Committee on Infrastructure

5. A RESOLUTION REMINDING ALL CONCERNED OFFICES OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THIS LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) TO PLEASE OBSERVE THE PROPER LEGISLATIVE PROTOCOL OF THE 12TH SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY

Authored by: Coun. Mark Thet N. Sabando of the Committee on Rules and Procedures

6. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY PONSO

7. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET OF BARANGAY AMOGUIS

8. A RESOLUTION COMMENDING SEVERAL BFP PERSONNEL FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY RESCUE - Resolution sponsored by the Committee on Barangay Affairs

9. Resolution sponsored by the Committee on Barangay Affairs

10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, HON. JESCIEL RICHARD G. SALCEDA, TO ENTER INTO A TRIPARTITE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF POLANGUI, ALBAY, BARANGAY PONSO, AND PONSO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, FOR THE UTILIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PONSO MULTI-PURPOSE TRAINING CENTER

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

ORDINANCEs

Second Reading

1. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING SKILLS TRAINING AND LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT TO PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY (PDLs) AT BJMP, POLANGUI, ALBAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Authored by: Coun. Rizaldy B. Recierdo of the Committee on Labor and Employment

2. AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING WASTE SEGREGATION AT SOURCE AND WASTE REDUCTION POLICY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, ALBAY

Authored by: Coun. Niño Adonis Rebeta of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

3. AN ORDINANCE MANDATING AND STRENGTHENING THE OPERATION OF MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) IN EVERY BARANGAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY

Authored by: Coun. Niño Adonis Rebeta of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

4. AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE TEN (10)–HECTARE CENTRAL MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (CMRF) SITE LOCATED AT SITIO LUYA, BARANGAY GAMOT, POLANGUI, ALBAY AS A GREEN SPACE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF

Authored by: Coun. Niño Adonis Rebeta of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

5. SMOKE-FREE AND VAPE-FREE ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI (AMENDMENT)

Authored by: Coun. William H. Buendia of the Committee on Health

First Reading

6. AN ORDINANCE INITIATING A SYSTEM FOR A PARTNERSHIP IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY OF POLANGUI

Authored by: Coun. Edna R. Siguenza

7. An Ordinance Granting Monthly Incentive to the Presidents of the Barangay Association of Senior the Municipality of Polangui

Authored by: Coun. William H. Buendia

8. REVISED TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE

Authored by: Coun. Rizaldy B. Recierdo

COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Coun. Broncano of the Committee on Infrastructure and Agriculture narrated the proceedings and results of the committee meeting conducted with NIA last July 22, 2025. NIA assured the prompt completion of the construction at Barangay Itaran which is at 85% already, and the promise to submit all future programs of work to the LGU for coordination.

2. Coun. Rebeta divulged the current structural and sanitary condition of the Municipal Slaughterhouse. He laid out the findings he gathered upon his inspection; he recommends several interventions including rehabilitation prior to the imposition of new rates. The body unanimously agreed given the dilapidated state of the facilities.

3. Coun. Recierdo disclosed the results of his inspection of TODA terminals in the Poblacion area. He found several violations as stipulated in the Traffic Code of 2017. He wished to pass an amended ordinance to strengthen and update its provisions. He looked forward to its implementation.

4. Coun. Arive reported on the meetings with relevant Officials with which he successfully acquired significant results:

a. The LGU can apply for AAA Slaughterhouse through LOI

b. Flood Control Project along Gabon (62meters, 5 meters height - 15 million); Centro Oriental (62meters, 5 meters - 15 million); and Alnay (218meters, 5meters height) is set to start this year.

The project has a total of 80 million budget allocation.

c. Road construction from Magpanambo to Sta. Teresita Road, expected to also cover Pintor to Sta. Cruz, has allocated budget. It shall include solar lights and roads and bridges.

OTHER MATTERS

Coun. Buendia acknowledged the efforts of Coun. Arive in securing the funding for relevant infrastructure projects in the municipality, most particularly the dike along Purok 5 of Barangay Gabon, a long-standing request now realized.

Due to the weather disturbance last week, all previously scheduled Committee Meetings on Irrigation canal matters along Barangay Itaran; LGSF (road concreting) and 20% EDF (drainage canal) projects of Barangay Gabon on July 24, 2025; PGCHS Canteen concern are rescheduled.

Polangui MPS COP PLTCOL Henry Red divulged the current peace and order situation: alleged robbery and theft cases; drug-monitoring; and existing manpower (PNP Personnel) and mobiles. 

For the upcoming PCL Election, the body was enjoined to attend and support Coun. Pasia’s candidacy as Vice President.

Adjourned 12:58 am