

Councilor Rodriguez: 2024 House of Hope budget ready for release
After receiving ₱3 million in December, last year, the House of Hope will get another ₱3 million, Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez revealed in his special report during the 24th Regular Session of the City Council. He added that the 2025 allocation is currently underway, being processed by the City Finance Office . Upon assuming office as city councilor and chairperson of the committee on social services , Rodriguez committed to prioritizing and fast-tracking the release of the fu
The Gavel
Jan 28


SP lauds USTP arnis team for MASTS 2025 feat
The 21 st City Council commended the University of Science and Technology of South Philippines arnis team, through a resolution authored by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, for their performance in the 2025 Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Games, held in Oroquieta City. The 15 student-athletes secured a Top 6 finish among 32 participating state universities and colleges. The team was composed of Jurelen Bernaldez, Shaira Bonita, Jayne Kate Manlangit, Sherlyn
The Gavel
Jan 22


Councilor Rodriguez pushes child welfare, anti-trafficking ordinances
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez proposed key ordinances to intensify and strengthen guardrails that protect children from trafficking and exploitation. One of the key measures taken up was Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-004, authored by Rodriguez and titled: “An Ordinance Establishing the Local Code on Children of Cagayan de Oro City, Otherwise Known as the Comprehensive Children’s Welfare Code of Cagayan de Oro City.” The proposed Local Code on Children (LCC) aims to provide long-te
The Gavel
Jan 16
