The City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV, will deliberate on the proposed ordinance, allowing the wearing of religious and cultural garments in academic institutions. The proposed measure is anchored on Article III, Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution, as well as Department of Education Order No. 32, s. 2013, and other pertinent laws. Authored by Congressman Maximo T. Rodriguez III, the proposed ordinance covers all public and private schoo

Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV delivered his welcome message on behalf of City Mayor Rolando A. Uy during the kickoff orientation program for the hybrid-synchronized training of the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA) delegation, held on April 19, 2026. The activity gathered Region X’s newly appointed Dr. Ruth Fuentes, CESO IV, regional director of the Department of Education Region X, and Henry Oaminal. Also present were Schools Division Superintendents, membe

A proposed measure requiring all Grade 12 students in city public senior high schools to undergo a three-day financial literacy course will be taken up by the City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV. Sponsored by Congressman Maximo T. Rodriguez III, the legislation aims to equip graduating students with essential knowledge and skills in personal finance to prepare them for adult life, promoting a generation of financially responsible, informe