The 20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Surigao del Sur successfully conducted its Committee Hearing and 16th Regular Session on October 18, 2022 at the Legislative Building, Capitol Hills,  Tandag City.

The Committee on Peace and Order and Public Safety, chaired by Hon. Ruel D. Momo, was called to order and discussed matters concerning the series of killings of IP leaders and members in the Municipality of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. The Datus (IP Representatives/Chieftains) of LGU San Miguel were invited together with PNP personnel, and Philippine Army personnel of the 36th and 75th Infantry Battalions, all of the Province of Surigao del Sur. The Committee on Ways and Means and Taxation, chaired by Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr., the Committee on Education, chaired by Hon. Conrad C. Cejoco and the Committee on Tourism, Culture and Arts and Heritage chaired by Hon. Jose Dumagan, Jr., were also called to order and tackled essential issues.

Hon. Manuel O. Alameda, Sr. presided over the 16th Regular Session of the 20th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Surigao del Sur with twelve (12) Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members present (2 SP Members were on Sick Leave) and declared a quorum. During the session, twelve (12) requests subject for approval were on First Reading and reffered to the appropriate Committee/s, and one (1) Ordinance and fourteen (14) Resolutions were approved.