THE 21st City Council approved proposed Ordinance No. 2025-171, authorizing Mayor Rolando A. Uy to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the pilot implementation of the Enhanced ProtecTEEN Program (EPP) in the city. During the 21 st  regular session, Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez explained the importance of the ordinance, noting that the initiative is anchored on Executive Order No. 141, issued on Jun

A Technical Working Group (TWG) has been created to ensure a well-guided, culturally grounded, and strategic approach to the future of the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village in Barangay Cugman. This follows the meeting convened by Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy in his office to address the site’s current status and its possible transition in management. Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, representing Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, participated in the discussions alongside Councilor Girl

CAGAYAN de Oro City conducted its first Mental Health Training and Orientation for barangay focal persons at the Barangay Nazareth Gymnasium on November 26, 2025. A collaborative effort between the Office of Councilor Maximo “Jonjon” Rodriguez III, Chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, and the City Social Welfare and Development Department, the training was held in line with Resolution No. 15457-2025, authored by Rodriguez, which encourages all barangays in the cit

More than 600 indigent Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Districts 1A and 1B successfully received their social pension during the first day of the payout held on November 26, 2025, at the Barangay Carmen Covered Court. The payout forms part of the 2024 City Budget allocation for indigent PWDs, with each beneficiary receiving ₱500 per month for 12 months, totaling ₱6,000. Of the 688 beneficiaries scheduled on Day 1, 616 claimed their subsidy while 72 remained unclaimed. U

THE City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWD) has released the official payout schedule for the Indigent Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Social Pension under the 2024 city budget, set for November 26–28, 2025. Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services and one of the key proponents of the subsidy’s release, announced the update through his official Facebook page, calling it welcome news for the city’s PWD community. A total of 1,89

THE 21st City Council of Cagayan de Oro has approved a resolution urging all public and private establishments in the city to display audio-visual materials aimed at combating Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). Introduced by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez and approved during the 20th Regular Session, the resolution calls for the use of LED video walls, TV screens, monitors, and other display platforms in malls, government offices, terminals, schools, and ot

Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez revealed that all 81 closed-circuit television (CCTV) units installed throughout the city have been non-functional since 2017. His disclosure followed Councilor Roger Abaday’s special report urging the mandatory installation of CCTV systems in all barangays to strengthen crime prevention and improve the efficiency of police investigations. Rodriguez said that the issue of the city’s non-operational CCTVs was raised two weeks ago during a meeting of

In a pioneering effort to strengthen community mental health services, Cagayan de Oro City will host its first-ever orientation and training for designated Barangay Mental Health Focal Persons on November 26, 2025. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Office of Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, social services committee chair, and the City Social Welfare and Development. The training will   provide orientation on the roles and responsibilities of mental health foca

THE District 2 kick-off of the National Children’s Month was held at the Barangay Nazareth Gymnasium, organized by the City Council for the Protection of Children (CCPC) under the supervision of the City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWD).Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, co-chairperson of the CCPC and chairperson of the committee on social services, delivered a message emphasizing the vital role of children in nation-building and the shared responsibility of society

Through Executive Order No. 0388, Series of 2025, issued by City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy reconstituting the City Council for the Protection of Children (CCPC), Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez has been appointed as Co-Chairperson. Rodriguez, who also chairs the Committee on Social Services, reaffirmed his commitment to advancing child welfare programs and ensuring that every child in Cagayan de Oro grows in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment. The council seeks to stren