15/06/2026
42nd Regular Meeting of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Benguet was held on June 15, 2026, at the SP Session Hall, 2nd Floor Legislative Building, Capitol Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet. The meeting was presided over by Hon. Marie Rose T. Fongwan-Kepes, Provincial Vice Governor and Presiding Officer.
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE REGULAR MEETING:
I. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION APPROVED ON ITS 3RD AND FINAL READING:
1. Provincial Ordinance No. SP12-066, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE STELLAR HEALTH ACHIEVEMENTS YEARLY AWARDS (SHAYAW) OF THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET, PROVIDING FOR ITS STRUCTURE AND FUNDING." (Authored by: Hon. Lady Charmaine S. Molintas-Likigan)
2. Provincial Resolution No. SP12-R-89, entitled: "A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING DR. FREDDIE B. CADAY OF BARANGAY AMPUCAO, ITOGON, BENGUET, ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE THIRD PRESIDENT OF IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY." (Author: Hon. Johannes A. Amuasen)
II. RESOLUTION FROM OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS GIVEN SUPPORT:
1. Philippine Councilors League-Benguet Chapter (PCL-Benguet Chapter) Resolution No. 01, series of 2026, entitled: "A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPOSE AN IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM ON THE IMPORTATION OF HIGHLAND VEGETABLES, AND TO PRIORITIZE DOMESTIC SUPPLY CHAIN INTERVENTIONS."
III. RESOLUTION ENDORSED TO OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS:
1. FAFOD Resolution No. 2026-008, entitled: โA RESOLUTION URGING THE MUNICIPAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN THEIR LOCALITY.โ
IV. RATIFIED CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS:
1. Memoranda of Agreement entered into by and between the Provincial Government of Benguet and the following personnel: Mr. Lester L. Marzan, Nurse I; Mr. Christian Resti C. Bugaoisan, Casual Nurse I; and Mr. Dandi C. Depayso, Casual Administrative Aide I, pertaining to the training on Hemodialysis Machines and Equipment Operation from May 17 to July 19, 2026.
2. Memorandum of Agreement between the Provincial Government of Benguet and the Department of EducationโSchools Division of Benguet, pertaining to the implementation of a Milk Feeding Program through the provision of locally produced fresh milk-based food products to undernourished children, pursuant to Republic Act No. 11037, otherwise known as the National Feeding Program Act. Adaoay Kindergarten and Elementary School, being the nearest school to the Kabayan Animal Breeding Station, shall serve as the initial beneficiary of the program.
3. Contract of Services of the following personnel assigned at the different offices of the Provincial Government of Benguet for the period June to December 2026, to wit: Ms. Diseny D. Sawey, Administrative Aide VI at the Northern Benguet District Hospital; Ms. Eriel Cate M. Pilay, Administrative Aide VI at the Northern Benguet District Hospital;Ms. Clairedelaine M. Cayapa, Administrative Aide VI at the Northern Benguet District Hospital;Ms. Juliet C. Cuyasen, Pharmacist I at the Northern Benguet District Hospital; Ms. Vanessa Joy N. Esteban, Pharmacist I at the Itogon District Hospital; Ms. Kiruna P. Camsol, Bookkeeper at the Provincial Accounting Office;and Ms. Kleanne Faye F. Lauro, Administrative Aide VI at the Provincial Health Office.
V. FAVORABLY REVIEWED MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES:
1. Bokod Municipal Ordinance No. 31, series of 2026, entitled: โLIMITING THE JURISDICTION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN IN THE EXERCISE OF ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL POWERS EXCLUSIVELY TO ELECTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS."
2. Kapangan Municipal Ordinance No. 262, series of 2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 165, SERIES OF 2021, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SUPPLEMENTARY INCENTIVE TO BARANGAY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKERS OF KAPANGAN AS COUNTERPART TO THE CURRENT AMOUNT OF INCENTIVE BEING PROVIDED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT," BY INCREASING THE MONTHLY INCENTIVE FROM SEVEN HUNDRED PESOS (P700.00) TO ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
3. Bokod Municipal Ordinance No. 27, series of 2026, entitled: โINSTITUTING CURFEW HOURS FOR MINORS, BOKOD, BENGUET."
4. Bokod Municipal Ordinance No. 28, series of 2026, entitled: "REGULATING THE USE OF VIDEOKE MACHINES AND OTHER AMPLIFIED AUDIO DEVICES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BOKOD, BENGUET."
5. Bokod Municipal Ordinance No. 29, series of 2026, entitled: "PROHIBITING THE ACT OF BEING TOPLESS OR HALF-NAKED IN PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BOKOD, BENGUET."
6. Bokod Municipal Ordinance No. 30, series of 2026, entitled: "BANNING DRINKING OF LIQUOR AND INTOXICATING BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BOKOD, BENGUET."
7. Tuba Municipal Ordinance No. 582, series of 2026, entitled: "ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE ACT OF BEING TOPLESS OR HALF-NAKED IN PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBA AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF."
8. Tuba Municipal Ordinance No. 581, series of 2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTING CURFEW HOURS FOR MINORS, PROVIDING PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR THEIR WELFARE, AND UPDATING EXISTING SCHOOL-HOUR REGULATIONS."
9. Abatan Barangay Resolution No. 09, series of 2026, entitled: "RESOLUTION FAVORABLY ENDORSING TO THE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT BOARD (PAMB), AND INTERPOSING NO OBJECTION TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF BOBO-OAN FMR ABATAN, BUGUIAS AT ABATAN, BUGUIAS, BENGUET FOR SUBSEQUENT ENDORSEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES-CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (DENR-CAR)."
10. Tuba Municipal Ordinance No. 577-A, series of 2026 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE 8TH DAY OF MARCH OF EVERY YEAR AS "PURPLE DAY" IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBA, BENGUET, IN OBSERVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY."
11. Itogon Municipal Ordinance No. 217, series of 2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSAEC) AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION MATERIALS (CSAEM) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ITOGON, BENGUET, INSTITUTIONALIZING PROGRAMS FOR ITS PREVENTION AND ERADICATION, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF, THEREAFTER ESTABLISHING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILD VICTIMS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF."
12. Itogon Municipal Ordinance No. 217, series of 2026, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSAEC) AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION MATERIALS (CSAEM) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ITOGON, BENGUET, INSTITUTIONALIZING PROGRAMS FOR ITS PREVENTION AND ERADICATION, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF, THEREAFTER ESTABLISHING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILD VICTIMS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF."
VI. ACCREDITED CSOโs:
1. Wangal Ladies Association located at Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet;
2. Proper Lubo Womenโs Organization located at Proper Lubo, Kibungan, Benguet.
VII. OTHER MATTERS WERE REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE SP STANDING COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS.
