The 12th Sangguniang Bayan conducted its midterm assessment on June 19, 2020, a critical review that evaluates legislative productivity, fiscal compliance, and the delivery of municipal ordinances. The highlight of the assessment was the presentation of committee accomplishments by the local legislative staff, which began with the evaluation of the legislative agenda of each committee.
The report of each committee was as follows: Ms. Eden Joy D. Cadingpal for the Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Finance, Ways, and Means Appropriations; Ms. Kayla Jade O. Bayawa for the Committee on Personnel, the Committee on Laws, and the Committee on Land Zoning, Land Utilization, and Housing. She also presented the Committee on Public Works, on behalf of Ms. Glendelle M. Baniwas, and the Committee on Cooperative, Livelihood, Trade, and Industry, on behalf of Mr. Leonides B. Bruno. Ms. Dunsyl C. Balageo for the Committee on Energy, the Committee on Barangay Affairs, the Committee on Ancestral, Cultural, and Indigenous Peoples Affairs, the Committee on Tourism, the Committee on Education, and the Committee on Mining. She additionally presented the committees handled by Ms. Glendelle M. Baniwas: the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs and the Committee on Health. Ms. Diana Katrixia K. Bayas for the Committee on Environment, the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, the Committee on Social Services, the Committee on Women and Differently Abled Persons, and the Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports Development. She also presented the Committee on Agriculture, handled by Ms. Glendelle M. Baniwas. Following the presentations, the members discussed what legislative actions they still need to take.
In summary, the 12th Sangguniang Bayan achieved a 40.48% overall accomplishment rate, with 13 work-in-progress items and 6 pending items; 2 items were achieved. Hon. Dante Alain Xavier D. Godio remarked that the percentage is already highly appreciated, considering they have completed only half of their term.
Moreover, the Sangguniang Bayan reviewed and evaluated the programs, projects, and activities under the office’s 2026 budget. They also evaluated the results of the out-of-municipal-hall sessions, reviewed the functions of the SB Office personnel, and deliberated on other legislative measures and proposed codes.
On other matters, they finalized the reorganization of the upcoming fiesta committees to streamline their functions for recommendation to the Local Chief Executive.
