

Go hails caregiving school for elderly
“As chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, I value your continued contribution to developing competent and compassionate caregivers who serve our elderly community. May Intercare Training School continue its tradition of excellence and service in the years ahead.” This was the message of Councilor Gilda O. Go during the 22nd Founding Anniversary of Intercare Training School, Inc., held on November 15, 2025, under the leadership of Administrator Atty. Jenny G.
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6 hours ago


Go backs queuing system to enhance services for senior citizens
Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the committee on senior citizens, expressed support for the implementation of a Queuing Numbering System to provide efficient and convenient experience for the elderly sector of the city. The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) is rolling out this initiative as part of its efforts to improve public service delivery for senior citizens. Councilor Go thanked the City Management Information System and Innovation Department (CMISID) for d
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5 days ago


Go champions empowerment of senior citizens
COUNCILOR Gilda O. Go, chairperson of the committee on senior citizens, led the community-based training on basic stoneware pottery operations held in Barangay Bulua. The said activity was in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), represented by Misamis Oriental Provincial Director Marigold Cherie R. Garrido and Regional Director Rafael Y. Abrogar II, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO)–CDO, through Kathleen Kate D. Sorilla,
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Nov 7


City Council hails Kagay-anon chess champion
The Cagayan de Oro City Council, led by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, recognized a multi-decorated, young Kagay-anon chess prodigy, Ruelle Andres Canino, for her record-breaking triumph in the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships held in General Santos City. Through a resolution, the Council extended its commendation to Canino for her exceptional achievement, winning six gold medals in the standard, rapid, blitz, Chess 960 rapid and blitz, ASEAN Chess rapid, and blitz event
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Nov 7


653 elderly beneficiaries receive cash gifts under Expanded Centenarian Act
A total of 653 octogenarian and nonagenarian senior citizens received their cash incentives during the Expanded Centenarian Act Cash Gift Distribution held on October 24, 2025, at the Barangay 40 Covered Court in Cagayan de Oro City. The initiative was made possible through the National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Region 10, in partnership with the city’s Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA). The program aims to recognize and reward the invaluable contributions
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Oct 29


Subsidy for indigent solo parents for release in October
The 2024 subsidy for indigent solo parents in Cagayan de Oro City will be released in the last week of October, following discussions during the joint meeting of the committees on social services; on finance, budget and appropriations; on women and family relations; and on senior citizens. It may be recalled that Councilor Rodriguez, during the 12th regular session, delivered a special report calling for the immediate release of the subsidy, which was originally scheduled for
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Oct 16


Go backs eye care initiative for senior citizens
COUNCILOR Gilda O. Go, chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, expressed full support for the launching of a new eye care initiative providing bladeless laser cataract surgery and other related services for senior citizens in the city. The launching, held at a local medical facility at Ayala Centrio Mall, introduced advanced technologies for cataract screening and treatment designed to make eye care more accessible to the elderly. The PhilHealth-accredited pro
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Oct 16


Go leads launch of 1st Senior Citizens Sportsfest Tournament 2025
COUNCILOR Gilda O. Go, chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, graced the opening of the 1st Senior Citizens Sportsfest Tournament 2025, which officially kicked off on October 13, 2025, in Barangay 40. Senior citizens from various chapters gathered to celebrate health, wellness, and active aging through fun and friendly sports competitions. Councilor Go, together with OSCA Head Capt. Douglas Dabatian, CAFESCA President, Adrian Nagac, and UNISCA President Victo
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Oct 15


Vice Mayor Rodriguez, Councilor Go affirm joint advocacy for senior citizens at 2025 Elderly Filipino Week launch
Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez and Councilor Gilda O. Go, chairperson of the City Council committee on senior citizens, joined senior...
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Oct 3


Councilor Go champions senior citizens’ dignity and empowerment during 2025 Elderly Week
Councilor Gilda O. Go, chairperson of the committee on senior citizens, joins Filipinos in commemorating the 2025 National Elderly Week,...
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Oct 2
