

Emano hails 1,083 TESDA grads
Councilor Yevonna Yacine B. Emano congratulated 1,083 graduates of various Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) programs for completing their technical-vocational training during the 2026 TVET Mass Graduation held last week at the Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. International Convention Center. As one of the event’s speakers, Emano encouraged the graduates to maximize the knowledge and practical skills they have gained to pursue better livelihood opportunitie
The Gavel
Oct 15


Emano seeks ‘ample time’ for 2027 budget deliberations
Councilor Yevonna Yacine B. Emano deemed it necessary for the legislature to undertake thorough scrutiny in the deliberation of Cagayan de Oro City’s 2027 Executive Budget, saying careful review will ensure public funds are allocated judiciously. “Importante nga hatagan og igong panahon ang pagrepaso ug paghisgot sa budget aron masiguro nga ang matag pondo magamit sa hustong programa ug serbisyo alang sa katawhan,” Emano said during the regular session on Monday. She cautione
The Gavel
Oct 14


Emano: Why another ₱8.5-B loan?
Councilor Yevonna Yacine B. Emano questioned the practicality of the city government’s proposed ₱8.5-Billion loan for the planned 22.9-hectare government complex in Uptown Cagayan de Oro, citing the city’s existing financial obligations and unfinished projects. During the 54th regular session on Monday, Emano cited the 2025 Commission on Audit (COA) report, which she said reflected about ₱3 Billion in city liabilities, including about ₱1.6 billion in project-related obligatio
The Gavel
Oct 7
