Regular Session: SB-Santa, Ilocos Sur (23 May 2022)

Summary

In a regular session held on May 23, 2022, the Sangguniang Bayan began with a prayer, followed by administrative matters, including the approval of previous meeting minutes. A key discussion was an administrative complaint refiling and procedural adherence due to the election period. The session covered various resolutions and ordinances, including an expanded pension for indigent persons with disabilities and a memorandum of agreement for community-based monitoring systems. Announcements were made, including committee hearings and upcoming events like birthdays and the orientation for newly elected officials. The session concluded with an adjournment.

Takeaways

• 📅 The session was held on May 23, 2022, and began with a request for attendees to wear masks and silence their phones.
• 🙏 Sanggunian Bayan member Eugene Borge led a prayer asking for guidance, wisdom, and success in the session.
• 📝 Roll call was dispensed with as all members, including two ex-officio members, were present.
• ✅ The minutes from the previous session (May 16, 2022) were approved without corrections.
• 📋 An administrative complaint against Barangay Kagawad Fort Domig was temporarily tabled due to the ongoing election period.
• 💻 A resolution was introduced to authorize the local chief executive to sign a memorandum of agreement for implementing the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS).
• 💡 The CBMS is crucial for data collection on local demographics, including information on disabilities and sanitation.
• 👩‍⚕️ An ordinance was introduced to expand the municipal social pension for indigent persons with disabilities (PWD), referring the matter to the Committee on Health and Social Services.
• 🎂 Sanggunian Bayan member Burgos invited everyone to his birthday celebration on May 26, 2022.
• 🎓 There was a reminder about the end-of-term assembly for councilors and the upcoming orientation program for newly elected officials.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the session held on May 23, 2022?

The session is a regular session of the Sangguniang Bayan, where they discuss and address local governance matters such as administrative complaints, ordinances, and resolutions.

Who led the prayer during the session?

Sangguniang Bayan member Eugene Borge led the prayer at the beginning of the session.

Why was there no roll call during this session?

There was no roll call because all members of the Sangguniang Bayan, including the two ex-officio members, were present.

What administrative complaint was discussed during the session?

An administrative complaint by Elvira Harantila of Barangay Quezon against Barangay Kagawad Fort Domig was discussed.

Why was the administrative complaint laid on the table?

The administrative complaint was laid on the table due to the ongoing election period, which prevents hearings on such complaints until the election period ends.

What is the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) mentioned in the session?

The CBMS is a data collection system required for all local government units in the Philippines, used to gather essential information for local development planning.

What resolution related to CBMS was discussed?

A resolution authorizing the local chief executive to enter into a memorandum of agreement with LGU Suite Inc. for the implementation of CBMS was discussed and approved.

What ordinance was referred to the Committee on Health and Social Welfare?

An ordinance establishing the expanded municipal social pension for indigent persons with disabilities (PWDs), appropriating funds, and creating mechanisms for implementation was referred to the committee.

What committee report was presented during the session?

A committee report from the Committee on Environment was presented, which endorsed the application of Mr. Gilbert Sunico for a probationary permit to operate a quarry in Vigan City.

What announcements were made at the end of the session?

Announcements included an invitation to the year-end assembly on May 31 and an invitation to a birthday celebration for Sangguniang Bayan member Burgos on May 26.