The Local AIDS Council is making preparations for the observance of World AIDS Day on December 1. Presiding over the meeting, Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, highlighted the importance of coordinating efforts among concerned offices and stakeholders to ensure the successful observance of World AIDS Day. The observance aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote prevention, and strengthen support for people living with HIV. The

The city government has earmarked funds for the J.R. Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) and City Health Office (CHO) under the city’s ₱9.55 billion 2027 budget. The allocated funds will be used for the purchase of one set of laparoscopic surgery system worth ₱35 million, 50 units of hospital bed (₱4.2 million), three units of mechanical ventilator (₱6.6 million), 100kw dual0mode solar photovoltaic system (₱10 million). JRBGH-Lumbia has funded medical equipment for the purchase of

The 21st City Council during its 57th Regular Session approved the Culture and the Arts Council of Cagayan de Oro Ordinance of 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening the city’s cultural heritage and creative sector. Ordinance No. 15527-2026 is principally authored by Vice Mayor Jocelyn “Bebot” Rodriguez, with Councilors Jonjon Rodriguez, Joyleen Balaba, and Paolo Gaane as co-authors. Councilor Rodriguez said the measure is part of efforts to institutionalize pr