The 16th Sanggunian

18/08/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY

The Municipal Government of Bayog hereby announces the suspension of classes in all elementary and secondary schools in the Municipality of Bayog today, August 18, 2026, due to the continuous rainfall experienced since earlier this morning.

This suspension is being implemented as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of all learners, particularly due to the possible risks brought about by the prevailing weather conditions.

All concerned schools are advised to follow the applicable Executive Order and strictly observe the prescribed guidelines on the suspension of classes.

Meanwhile, all Punong Barangays, Barangay Officials, and Barangay Functionaries are hereby advised to remain on alert and actively monitor the situation within their respective areas, especially for possible flooding, landslides, rising water levels, and other hazards that may arise due to the continuous rainfall.

Barangay officials and functionaries are likewise encouraged to maintain close coordination with the MDRRMO and the Municipal Government of Bayog and to immediately report any significant developments or emergency situations.

Parents and guardians are reminded to prioritize the safety of their children and to monitor official announcements for further updates.

Stay safe and vigilant, Bayoganon!

24/07/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Emergency MDRRMC Meeting Convened

In response to the prevailing weather disturbance and to ensure the municipality’s readiness for any potential emergencies, the Municipal Government of Bayog, through the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC), is currently conducting an Emergency MDRRMC Meeting at the Municipal Hall.

The meeting is being led by the Local Chief Executive and MDRRMC Chairman, Hon. Celso A. Matias, with the attendance of MDRRMC member agencies and partner offices. Discussions focus on the latest weather updates, disaster preparedness and response measures, risk assessment, and coordinated actions to mitigate the possible impacts of adverse weather conditions on the municipality.

The Municipal Government of Bayog continues to urge the public to remain vigilant, monitor official advisories, and cooperate with local authorities as necessary.

20/07/2026

𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐒𝐁 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐠, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

The Sangguniang Bayan of Bayog convened in a Special Session on July 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Sangguniang Bayan Session Hall to deliberate on and act upon MDRRMC Resolution No. 2607-14-02, which recommended the declaration of the Municipality of Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur under a State of Calamity.

The recommendation stemmed from the extensive damage and adverse effects brought about by the recent onslaught of Super Typhoon Inday, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across several barangays in the municipality. The disaster resulted in significant damage to public infrastructure, agricultural areas, and private properties, while also disrupting transportation, livelihood, and the delivery of essential public services.

Recognizing the urgency of the situation and the need to facilitate the immediate mobilization of emergency response, relief, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts, the Sangguniang Bayan promptly convened to consider the recommendation of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC). The declaration of a State of Calamity enables the local government to access and utilize available disaster response resources and implement appropriate interventions to assist affected communities in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
📌 Resolution No. 16-332-26 – Declaring the Municipality of Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur under a State of Calamity due to the effects and damages brought about by Super Typhoon Inday

20/07/2026

𝟓𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐒𝐁 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐠, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

The Sangguniang Bayan of Bayog invited SFO4 Arnel Miano, Fire Marshal of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bayog Municipal Fire Station, to apprise him of the deteriorating condition of a portion of the road in Barangay Liba, which has become excessively slippery and hazardous to motorists, commuters, and vehicles transporting goods and passengers. The August Body noted that the condition of the road was significantly aggravated by the recent onslaught of Typhoon Inday, thereby increasing the risk of vehicular accidents and posing serious danger to the riding and traveling public.

In view of the urgency of the situation, the Sangguniang Bayan requested the assistance of the BFP Bayog Municipal Fire Station by deploying its fire truck to the affected area as an immediate response measure while the appropriate offices undertake more permanent remedial works.

In response, SFO4 Miano informed the August Body that the Bureau is presently unable to deploy its fire truck because its radiator coolant reservoir had ruptured, rendering the vehicle temporarily unserviceable. He explained that the damaged component requires immediate replacement and that BFP personnel had already been dispatched to Pagadian City to procure the necessary part. However, despite their efforts, the required component was unavailable from the suppliers they visited. Consequently, the Bureau decided to procure the replacement reservoir through an online supplier, although delivery would inevitably take some time.

To address the immediate need, Hon. Adony B. Belza suggested that the Bureau coordinate with the Office of the Municipal Engineer and the Office of the Municipal Economic Enterprise Officer to determine whether the Municipality's unserviceable garbage truck has a compatible radiator coolant reservoir that could be temporarily installed on the BFP fire truck. He emphasized that, if found to be technically compatible and suitable for use, the component could serve as an interim solution to restore the fire truck's operational readiness, enabling the Bureau to promptly respond to the hazardous road conditions in Barangay Liba and continue carrying out its emergency response functions.

SFO4 Miano welcomed the suggestion. Hon. Belza also clarified that the proposed use of the garbage truck's radiator coolant reservoir would be strictly temporary; that once the replacement reservoir ordered online has been delivered and installed on the fire truck, the borrowed component, if utilized, would be immediately removed and returned to the Municipality's unserviceable garbage truck.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
📌 Resolution No. 16-329-26 – Approving the FY 2026 SK Annual Budget of Barangay Conacon in the amount of P353,406.60

📌 Resolution No. 16-330-26 – Authorizing the Municipal Mayor of the Municipality of Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with TVI Resource Development Philippines, Inc. – Balabag Gold-Silver Project for the implementation of the Balabag Community Emergency Response Team (ERT) Trainings Joint Initiative

📌 Resolution No. 16-331-26 - Affirming July 12, 2016 Arbitral Award on the West Philippine Sea, in recognition of the Philippines Maritime Rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and encouraging appropriate civic educational and information activities

17/07/2026

𝟓𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐒𝐁 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐠, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚:
📌 Draft Ordinance No. 10, s. 2026 of Hon. Theody A. Matias

𝑨𝒏 𝑶𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
📌 Resolution No. 16-327-26 – Approving the Committee Report on the review of Barangay Ordinance No. 001, series of 2026 of Barangay Lamare and consequently declaring the said Ordinance invalid in its entirety for being ultra vires and inconsistent with the Constitution and existing laws

15/07/2026

Happiest Birthday Sir Ramonito Matalines. 🎂
All of us in the Legislative Department wish you a blessed birthday celebration and a happy retirement.

Thank you Sir for serving the Municipal Government of Bayog for more than 30 years.

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

Before this day comes to a close, the Municipal Government of Bayog takes a moment to honor and pay tribute to a man whose remarkable journey in public service has left an indelible mark on the municipality. Today, we celebrate not only the end of an extraordinary career but also a legacy built through dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to serving the people of Bayog.

With unwavering dedication and commitment to public service, Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan Mr. Ramonito Matalines leaves behind an enduring legacy shaped through 43 years of faithful service to the Municipality of Bayog.

His journey in government service began in 1983 as a Civil Security Agent, followed by his appointment as Municipal Secretary in 1984. In 1988, he served the people as a Sangguniang Bayan Member for one term, further strengthening his commitment to responsive and people-centered governance.

Through the years, his experience and leadership led him to serve as Project Development Assistant I in 2000, and later as Executive Assistant I from 2004 to 2010. Since 2010 up to the present, he has faithfully served as Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan, becoming a pillar of integrity, professionalism, and institutional knowledge within the Municipal Government of Bayog.

For more than four decades, Mr. Ramonito Matalines exemplified dedication, humility, and genuine commitment in the discharge of his duties, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues, officials, and the Bayoganon community.

The Municipal Government of Bayog expresses its profound gratitude and appreciation for his invaluable years of service and unwavering commitment to the people of Bayog. As he closes this remarkable chapter of public service, the Municipality warmly wishes Mr. Ramonito Matalines a meaningful, peaceful, and truly happy retirement.

May the legacy he leaves behind continue to inspire future generations of public servants.

From your Municipal Government of Bayog Family, we wish you an abundant and fulfilling retirement, good health, lasting happiness, and many more years to enjoy the fruits of your dedicated service.

Happy Retirement, Sir Ramon! 🩵

14/07/2026

3rd Quarter Joint Local Bodies Meeting

The Municipal Government of Bayog, under the leadership of Hon. Celso A. Matias, Municipal Mayor, successfully convened the 2026 3rd Quarter Joint Local Bodies Meeting, bringing together the municipality’s Local Special Bodies and key stakeholders to assess current developments, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and align priority programs for the remainder of the year.

The meeting was spearheaded by Mayor Celso A. Matias and attended by members of the Municipal Development Council (MDC), Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC), Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), department heads, barangay representatives, and other partner agencies.

During the meeting, the councils presented updates on the implementation of their respective programs, accomplishments for the second quarter, and priority initiatives for the succeeding months. Discussions also centered on policy alignment, development priorities, and collaborative strategies to further enhance the delivery of public services and ensure responsive local governance.

A significant highlight of the meeting was the presentation by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) on the effects of the recent calamity that brought flooding and landslides to several areas of the municipality. The council reported the initial assessments of damages sustained by the agriculture, social welfare, and infrastructure sectors, providing updates on the extent of the impacts, ongoing response and relief operations, and the municipality’s recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The presentation also emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness, resilience-building, and continued coordination among government agencies and partner organizations to mitigate future risks.

The Municipal Government of Bayog extends its sincere appreciation to all participating councils, partner agencies, and stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and active participation. Through strengthened collaboration and shared responsibility, the municipality remains steadfast in promoting transparent governance, protecting the welfare of its constituents, and advancing resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development for the people of Bayog.

11/07/2026

11/07/2026

MDRRMO BAYOG ADVISORY | ORANGE WARNING LEVEL

Gipahibalo sa tanang Bayoganon nga ang water level sa atong mga suba karon anaa na sa ORANGE WARNING LEVEL base sa padayon nga monitoring sa Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).

Ang Orange Warning Level nagpasabot nga duol na kaayo sa Red Warning Level ang lebel sa tubig ug adunay taas nga posibilidad sa pagbaha, ilabina sa mga ubos nga lugar ug mga komunidad nga duol sa suba.

Gihangyo ang tanang residente nga:

* Magpabiling alerto ug magmatngon sa tanang updates gikan sa MDRRMO ug sa Municipal Government of Bayog.
* Andama na ang inyong emergency go bag ug mga importante nga dokumento.
* Ang mga nagpuyo sa low-lying ug flood-prone areas gidasig nga magsugod na sa boluntaryong pagbakwit o mangandam sa posibleng evacuation, ilabina kung mosaka pa ang lebel sa tubig.
* Sunda dayon ang evacuation order sa inyong Barangay ug MDRRMC kon kini ipahibalo aron malikayan ang pagkawala sa kinabuhi.

Ang MDRRMO ug ang Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) nagpadayon sa 24-oras nga pagmonitor sa kahimtang sa panahon ug sa lebel sa tubig sa atong mga suba.

Ang inyong kaluwasan mao ang among prayoridad. Ayaw paghulat nga moabot pa sa Red Warning Level una molihok. Mag-amping ang tanan.