Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPALITY OF GANDARA
Province of Samar
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TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

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MINUTES OF THE THIRD REGULAR SESSION OF THE 18 TH SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF
GANDARA, SAMAR HELD ON MARCH 16, 2020 AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
SESSION HALL, GANDARA, SAMAR.

PRESENT
Hon. Felomina R. Cabueños Municipal Vice Mayor/Presiding
Officer
Hon. Mark A. Agoy-agoy Majority Floor Leader
Hon. Jennelyn D. Berbes Municipal Councilor
Hon. Miguel V. Ricalde -do-
Hon. Joel S. Oliva -do-
Hon. George S. Ramirez Municipal Councilor
Hon. Emilio C. Romo -do-
Hon. Beatriz T. Cambe -do-
Hon. Carina P. Dy -do-
Hon. Ruby R. Delector ABC President

ABSENT
Hon. Bryan Christian C. Ricalde SK Federation President

OTHERS PRESENT
Mrs. Dina R. Isanan MLGOO
The chair called the house to order at 9:00 in the morning followed by a prayer, the
singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the Gandara Hymn.
D.) Roll Call
The Assistant Secretary called the roll and the chair declared the presence of a
quorum with ten (10) members present.
E.) Reading/Approval of the Minutes of previous Regular Session
The Secretary read the minutes of March 09, 2020 regular session, as requested by
the chair.
The Chair asked the body for any comments and corrections. Hon. Agoy-agoy
moved for the approval thereof.
F.) Approval of Today’s Agenda –
Hon. Agoy-agoy moved for the approval of Today’s Agenda.
G.) Privilege Hour
Hon. Agoy-agoy had temporarily suspended the HR.
The chair recognized Hon. Agoy-agoy.
Hon. Agoy-agoy commented on the Covid-19 Pandemic that is happening all over
the world. He asked the body on the best precautionary measures the LGU would adopt to
prevent the virus. He also suggested thru an order of the LCE, to create checkpoints in all
entrance and exit points in Gandara, including the island barangays, examine all persons
coming into the town especially the ones from Manila and Luzon, and further urge
everybody to report any persons that might be considered as PUMs and PUIs.
Hon. Delector said that all barangay officials have their responsibilities to keep an
eye on every person coming into their barangays, have them registered first and direct
them to report to the RHU for interview and checkup.
Hon. Oliva suggested that every barangay should be extra alert, vigilant and active
in their duties especially in these trying times.
Hon. Ricalde suggested to set a meeting with the LCE, DILG and the PNP to act on
the preventive measures on this pandemic as soon as possible.
The chair recognized the presence of Mrs. Dina Isanan.
Mrs. Isanan informed the body that her office has already instructed the Municipal
PNP to activate the checkpoints in boundary Gandara-Matuguinao, Tambongan and
Buň agan. Aside from the EO of the LCE, she encouraged the body to enact an ordinance to
strengthen more a mandate to adopt the best preventive measures and guidelines to
contain the spread of Covid-19 Disease like adjusting the curfew for all minors roaming
around the town, unattended by their parents and/or guardians and Senior Citizens, from an
evening to a whole-day curfew/24 hours a day. For other adults, from 8 in the evening to 4
in the morning curfew, except for emergency medical and food purposes. All PUMs are
prohibited from roaming around the town, with no exceptions. Prohibit hoarding and over-

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pricing, and mandating the Brgy. Officials and Tanods to activate their duties, report any
person that might be considered as PUMs otherwise they could be liable under the law.
A. First Reading/Reference of Business
a. SB Resolution supporting the CORE. – referred to Committee on Laws

B. Referred to Respective Committee(s)/ for Committee Meeting/Hearing:

a. Brgy. Ordinance No. 3 2020 of Palanas Tax Ordinance - – referred to
Committee on Taxation.
C. Committee Report:
a. Finalization of SB Resolution on ADM. CASE NO. SB 20-01  Lizel Palardon vs.
Hon. Maruja Alma et.al.
b. Prohibition on Putting up of Sari-Sari Stores in the Terminal
c. Brgy. Budgets of the following: 1. Giaboc 6. Natimonan 11. Lungib 16.
Hiparayan
2. Caugbusan 7. Calirocan 12.
Sidmon 17. Nalihugan
3. Rizal 8. Elcano 13. Mabuhay 18.
San Francisco
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ON MARCH 16, 2020 AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL, GANDARA, SAMAR.)
4. Nacube 9. Buao 14. Gereganan
19. San Antonio
5. Palanas 10. Jasminez 15. Palambrag
Hon. Ricalde said that after thorough study by the committee in a meeting, has
declared for the validity and consistency with the budgetary requirements under RA 7160 of
the aforesaid brgy. appropriations. Hon. Delector seconded the motion.
d. Brgy. Ordinances of San Jose
Hon. Delector moved for the declaration of validity the aforementioned brgy
ordinance, after a deliberation in a meeting. Hon. Cambe seconded the motion.
e. Brgy. Ordinansa Nos. 7, 8, 9 -2020 han Casab-ahan on Water System
Hon. Delector said that after thorough study by the committee in a meeting, has
declared for the validity and consistency with the lawand compliance with the legal and
documentary requirements of the aforesaid brgy. ordinances after . Hon. Agoy-agoy
seconded the motion.
f. Brgy. Ordinansa No. 11-2020 han Tambongan Pagkamay-ada Hin Speed Limit
Han mga Pribado o Pampubliko, og Bisan Ano nga mga Sarakyan nga Masulod
ngan Magawas ha Kalsada Sulod han Barangay Tambongan..
Hon. Romo returned the said ordinance for some additions: e.g. A speed hump (also
called a road hump, or undulation, and speed ramp) is a rounded traffic calming device
used to reduce vehicle speed and volume on residential streets.
I. Calendar of Business:
a. Unfinished Business
1.Possible revision and/or consolidation of all traffic ordinances. ( DILG MC 2020-36 On the
Ban of Tricycles, Pedicabs and Motorized Pedicabs along National Highways and DILG MC
2020-28 Guides in the Implementation of Policies, Rules and Regulations on Motor Vehicle
Overloading and Speed Limits by the LGUs and Designation of LGU Law Enforcement
Officers)
b. Unassigned Business
 Adoption of Fire Code Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations on the
Enforcement and Administration of Fire Safety Measures
Hon. Ricalde moved for its adoption.
D. Ordinances for Second Reading:
a. MO No. 599-2020 Charging to current appropriations VM Office P164, 052.16
(Meghan’s Catering Services, TEV of Hon. Cambe and Hon. Delector)
b. MO No. 598-2020 Charging to current appropriations – P 730,800.00 (SOMA
Catering, Honorarium, Wages Dec. 2019)
c. MO No. 600-2020 Charging to current appropriations – P 49, 854.00 (Provision of
Technical Assistance)
-for Final Reading next session.
E. Resolution/Ordinances for Final Reading
a. Resolution No. 31-2020 Authorizing the LCE to enter into MOA with the
Environmental Management Bureau-DENR for a financial assistance in supporting the
operation of existing Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
b. Resolution No. 32-2020 Authorizing the LCE to enter into MOA with the Philippine
Statistics Authority for the implementation of PSA MC 2019-23 “Reiteration on the
Guidelines and Strict Implementation of Batch Request Entry System (BREQS) at the
LGUs..”
-both are approved on Final Reading
F. Other Matters

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 Hon. Ricalde wanted to include in next session’s agenda the Brgy. Minda SK Annual
Barangay Youth Investment Plan for 2020 and the Reorganization of the Standing
Committees considering a new SB member.
A letter of appointment of Mrs. Elizabeth Bacarra as the new Municipal Agriculturist is
read to the body. It is accompanied by the necessary appointment documents.
G. Announcements/Communications - none
H. Adjournment
Session adjourned at 12:00 noon.
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the
foregoing Minutes.

GLENNE OLIVA-ALMIA
Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
ATTESTED:

FELOMINA R. CABUEŇOS
Presiding Officer/Municipal Vice Mayor
MEMBERS, SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

HON. MARK A. AGOY-AGOY

HON. EMILIO C. ROMO

HON. JENNELYN D. BERBES HON.

BEATRIZ T. CAMBE

HON. MIGUEL V. RICALDE

HON. CARINA P. DY

HON. JOEL S. OLIVA

HON. RUBY R. DELECTOR
HON. GEORGE S. RAMIREZ

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