MONCADA, TARLAC — The Sangguniang Bayan of Moncada approved two landmark municipal ordinances and two resolutions during its 36th Regular Session on September 7, 2026, presided over by Vice Mayor Jessie E. Aquino.
Among the measures approved was Municipal Ordinance No. 2026-008, which supports and strengthens the implementation of DepEd Order No. 6, Series of 2026, through the promotion of responsible use of portable electronic gadgets during instructional hours in all public and private elementary and secondary schools in the municipality. Said measure was authored and sponsored by Coun. Mike Uycoco.
The Sanggunian also approved Municipal Ordinance No. 2026-009 authored by Coun. Justin Quijano, mandating trucks, haulers, and heavy vehicles carrying loose, granular, or waste materials to install and use functional coverings to prevent the spilling of materials onto roads within Moncada.
The ordinance likewise provides penalties for violations, reinforcing measures for safer and cleaner roads in the municipality.
On child welfare, the Sanggunian approved Resolution No. 2026-12-076, authorizing Municipal Mayor Hon. Ramon Benito M. Aquino to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) for the institutionalization of child adoption and alternative child care programs.
Also approved was Resolution No. 2026-12-077, authorizing the Municipal Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Rehoboth Children’s Home, Inc. for programs intended to support disadvantaged children.
Meanwhile, the Sanggunian referred to the appropriate committees several matters for further review, including a proposed ordinance filed by Coun. Janius John C. Yasay on the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV, and AIDS, as well as the proposed creation of the Moncada Local HIV/AIDS and STI Council (MLHASC).
Applications for accreditation of the Apo Lucia Farmers Association, Inc. and Banaoang East Farmers Association as civil society organizations were likewise referred to the Committee on CSOs chaired by Coun. Celeste Ayson for committee hearing.
With these actions, the Sangguniang Bayan continues to deliberate and enact measures addressing local concerns in education, public safety, road management, child welfare, health, and participative governance.
7 September 2026 | Moncada, Tarlac
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