Legislative Overview - Puerto Galera
Below is a timeline of events and the documents associated with each step we've taken so far.
January-April | Laura emailed the Mayor's office and visited the Municipality building multiple times to discuss the creation of an animal rescue in Puerto Galera and to request a meeting with the Mayor.
After a lot of back and forth over those three months, Carmela the Gatekeeper and the head of the Agriculture Department finally advised Laura to go ahead and incorporate and return when she was ready to establish an official rescue shelter.
Ag lady clearly stated they did not have the budget to hire a full-time veterinarian.
April 29, 2026 | Officially incorporated!
May 11, 2026 | Meeting with Councilor Atienza and David, Jean, Lexy, and Jenny at NJC
During this meeting, Laura received a video from Jenny of Councilor Atienza (which has since been deleted) where he suggested writing a letter to Sangunian Bayan ng Puerto Galera to introduce Tala and our mission and objectives.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Letter and proposal were printed, signed by Laura, and submitted by Laura and Jenny to the VM office.
Here is the introduction LETTER.
Here is the PROPOSAL.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Letter and proposal acknowledged and referred to the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Legal Matters.
Here is the screenshot of the AGENDA I received from Chyrone Persia (Balatero).
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Visit to VM office to follow up on letter and proposal; Laura, Jean, Daisy, and Jenny were present.
During this meeting, VM Rocky said he approved the idea of a partnership and specifically requested we provide a MOA and a company profile for his office to review.
Friday, May 29, 2026 | Meeting with Councilor Atienza and Laura at NJC
At this meeting Laura explained to him that we could not operate an effective rescue organization without access to affordable vet services. Laura informed him of the previous meeting with VM Rocky, and Councilor Atienza and Laura discussed the potential for a partnership with the city to establish a veterinary clinic that Tala would manage and operate.
Councilor Atienza said he would try to help Laura find a suitable location for a vet clinic.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Laura met with Balatero Councilor Ogie Rivera - discussion about Tala's services and potential to request funding for FY2027.
Thursday June 4, 2026 | Laura emailed sbpuertogalera@gmail.com and ccaldover@gmail.com to follow up on everything. Laura also cc'd Daisy and Jenny as the executive board members.
Here is a screenshot of the EMAIL.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | Laura met with Councilor Atienza and his wife to look at several potential locations for a vet clinic in Poblacion
Monday, June 8, 2026 | Incident with White Beach Dogs
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Jenny and Laura met with San Isidro Barangay Captain to discuss Tala.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | MOA is updated by Atty. Garcia Laura sends copy of MOA to Councilor Atienza via FB messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | MOA is submitted directly to VM Rocky for his attorneys to review
Here is a copy of the MOA
Laura and Jenny were present and discussed with VM Rocky several buildings that could potentially be used for a vet clinic space. At that time, he also stated there was money in the budget to rent something if Tala found a building that was suitable.
Monday, June 15, 2026 | Jenny and Laura met with San Isidro Councilor Eva Libed to discuss Tala. She recommended presenting a resolution to the San Isidor councilors for approval.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Resolution presented to San Isidro. Laura, Jenny, David, and Jean were present. The resolution was passed and a hard copy was retrieved by Jessie on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Here is the SAN ISIDRO RESOLUTION.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Laura leaves Puerto Galera
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Laura messages Councilor Atienza to follow up on the verbal request for information for grant submissions (rabies vaccines given, cases reported, accidents caused by animals, etc.)
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Laura messages Councilor Atienza to ask about the MOA
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Laura messages Councilor Atienza to ask about the MOA
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