Mapandan to Borrow P45-M from LBP for Solar Panels, Others

By Mortz C. Ortigoza, MPA

MAPANDAN, Pangasinan – This town to borrow P45 million at the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to fund its procurement and installation of solar panels for the municipal buildings, its purchase of information and technology software, and kiosk for automated transactions with its constituents.

Embodied in a Municipal Ordinance No. 3 Series of -2026 of the Sangguniang Bayan of Mapandan, Pangasinan, it was part of the Order of Business of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) at the Capitol in Lingayen, Pangasinan last July 20, 2026. It was marked as Proposed Resolution No. 1486 -2026.

The Board is headed by Vice Governor Mark Ronald Lambino.

“An Ordinance approving and ratifying the terms and conditions of the approved loan and other supporting documents pertaining to the loan entered into by and between the Municipal Government of Mapandan, Pangasinan represented by its municipal mayor Karl Christian F. Vega and the Land Bank of the Philippines represented by its Assistant Vice President/Head, Pangasinan Lending Center, Loida Arlene L. Ringor,” excerpt of the Order of Business.

The lending institution is Land Bank of the Philippines in Calasiao.

Bank officials previously conducted courtesy calls with local chief executives in Mapandan to offer responsive local government unit’s loan programs for pending community projects.

The review of municipal ordinances by the provincial board is governed by Section 56 of Republic Act No. 7160 (The Local Government Code of 1991). The law requires the municipal secretary to submit copies of approved measures within three days of approval, giving the provincial level a strict window to review legality.

Submission and Review Timeline

3 Days: The secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan must send copies of the approved ordinance to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. 
30 Days: The Sangguniang Panlalawigan must review the documents and declare them invalid if found beyond the powers of the municipality.
Deemed Valid: If the provincial board takes no action within 30 days of receipt, the municipal ordinance is presumed consistent with law and remains valid