The proposed ordinance establishing the Child Protection Policy of Cagayan de Oro City, introduced by City Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, is currently undergoing committee-level review and refinement. The committee on social services, chaired by Councilor Rodriguez, convened a meeting on January 14 to deliberate on the proposed measure. The review of the proposed ordinance is spearheaded by the Technical Working Group of the Local Council for the Protection of Children and seeks

Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez reiterated his call for the review and amendment of the city’s traffic ordinance following a special report presented by Councilor Roger Abaday on the rising number of vehicular accidents in Cagayan de Oro. During the 22nd Regular Session, Councilor Abaday delivered a special report on the surge in vehicular accidents recorded in December, particularly during the holiday season. The increase was attributed to the city’s role as a regional commercial

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