12/05/2026
Today, May 12, 2026, the Joint Committees on Land, Boundaries and Settlement (LBS); Human Rights, Laws and Justice (HRLJ); and Ways and Means (WM) conducted a Committee Hearing regarding the RTC Decision in Civil Case No. 2041-24 on the Confirmation of Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Tandag and the Municipality of Tago, affirming Resolution No. 1557-24 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Surigao del Sur, declaring that the disputed area forms part of the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Tandag.
Present during the Committee Hearing were Hon. Al P. Geli, Chair LBS; Hon. Hyna Jean R. Boniao, Chair WM; Hon. Maria Lourdes Kharin C. Momo, Vice-Chair HRLJ; Hon. Antonio V. Salazar, Vice-Chair WM; Hon. Ramil T. Montero, Member LBS; Hon. Rosario Ninfa G. Dumagan II, SP Member; Atty. Janissa P. Delicona, City Legal Officer/City Administrator-Designate, together with her staff; representatives from the City Planning and Development Office, City Assessorโs Office, and City Treasurerโs Office.
The Committee Hearing served as a venue to deliberate on appropriate legislative measures, strengthen coordination among concerned offices, and uphold the lawful and orderly implementation of the court decision for the welfare and best interest of the affected communities.