Councilor Girlie Balaba proposed a resolution to adopt an official invocation song, written by national artist from Bukidnon, Datu Rodelio “Waway” Saway , for use in formal government affairs of the city. The said composition, commissioned by Mayor Rolando Uy himself, would promote values of unity, guidance, peace, and responsibility beyond politics and personal interests, Balaba said. But according to Majority Floor Leader Councilor Edgar Cabanlas , prayer is a personal act

After having been temporarily shelved for two months, the proposed ordinance institutionalizing the Higaonon word ‘Maayad’  as the official greeting of service-oriented establishments in the city is seeing brighter days.   This, after the committee on tourism, chaired by Councilor Girlie Balaba, in a recent meeting recommended to refer the said measure to the City Legal Office to check its legal soundness.   It may be recalled that last September 23, this year, Balaba’s commi

In a joint committee meeting of the committees on tourism and on economic enterprises, the Barangay Cugman council and its Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) expressed their concern over the potential closure of the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village. In a communication endorsed by Barangay Administrator Dr. Bernardo Roa IV and Punong Barangay Ma. Luisa Aldeguer, the barangay council conveyed their intention to take part in managing the facility, which is