

Cabanlas asks anew City Legal position on Puerto, Cogon market redevelopment
"GIVE us a clear-cut opinion." This was the directive of City Councilor Edgar Cabanlas during the recent meeting of the City Council committee on economic enterprises as he urged the City Legal Office (CLO) to submit its final position together with the draft contract, on the proposed general renovation or redevelopment of Puerto Market and Cogon Market under a Build-Operate-and-Transfer (BOT)/Public-Private Partnership (P4) scheme pursuant to City Ordinance No. 15285-2026. C
The Gavel
Jul 20


Pascual joins launch of organic vegetable production program in Tablon
Councilor Juancho "Antuy" Pascual joined the launching of the Season-Long Organic Vegetable Production Farmer Field School (FFS) at the Lantaw CDO Family Model Farm in Sitio Cabancaban, Barangay Tablon, on July 15, 2026. Pascual, chairperson of the committee on agriculture and fisheries, commended the City Agriculture Office for spearheading the initiative, describing it as a vital program that equips farmers with sustainable farming practices while strengthening the city's f
The Gavel
Jul 20


Cabanlas lauds Brgy Tablon for swift action on alleged road obstruction
Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas, chair of the City Council committee on subdivision, housing development, and landed estate, praised the Barangay Council of Tablon headed by Barangay Chair Romeo Bacarro, for promptly addressing residents’ complaints about alleged road obstruction. During the committee meeting, an affected resident raised concern that parked and improperly stored vehicles were blocking portions of a public road, creating traffic barriers and safety hazards for ped
The Gavel
Jul 20
