COUNCILOR Gilda O. Go, chair of the committee on senior citizens, raised her concern over the non-compliance of several drugstores with Department of Health (DOH) directive on senior citizens’ discounts on medicines. In her special report, Go cited DOH Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, issued on December 23, 2024 which removed the requirement for senior citizens to present their purchase booklets when availing of the mandatory 20% discount on medicines per Republic Act No.

Councilor Gilda O. Go, representing City Mayor Rolando A. Uy, joined the annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony of the Limketkai Luxe Hotel on November 23, 2025, marking the official start of the hotel’s holiday festivities. Councilor Antuy Roa Pascual also attended the event, joining Go in extending the City Government’s appreciation to the hotel management for its continued tradition of ushering in the Christmas season with a festive and well-attended celebration. In her messag

Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, has reiterated the appeal of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) Head Capt. Douglas W. Dabatian, calling on all pharmacy and drugstore owners and operators to strictly comply with Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order No. 2024-0017 and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2025-005. These issuances formally remove the requirement for senior citizens to present a pur

“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.

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

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,

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

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

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

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