

Emano calls for transparency, regular sanitation amid Cogon Market health concern
Councilor Yevonna Yacine B. Emano called for transparency and stronger sanitation efforts as the City Council tackled the reported leptospirosis issue at the Cogon Public Market during the committee on health meeting. “I’m very grateful that this matter was tackled in the committee,” Emano said, referring to Mrs. Dragon, the mother of a Sangguniang Kabataan official from Barangay 31 who speculatively died of leptospirosis. While acknowledging the City Health Office’s findi
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4 days ago


Emano calls for coordination, review of DPWH overpass project amid traffic issues
Councilor Yevonna Yacine B. Emano stressed the importance of coordination between the national government and the local government unit before implementing any road project so as not to cause obstruction and traffic congestion in the city streets. This was her reaction to the special report of Councilor Eric D. Salcedo about the road obstructions resulting from the construction of a pedestrian overpass in the uptown area. The lady councilor emphasized that under the Local Gov
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6 days ago


Public hearing on proposed new housing project fee schedule held
THE City Council committee on subdivision, housing development, landed estate, conducted a public hearing the proposed ordinance approving the revised schedule of fees for subdivision projects that was pegged 20 years ago. Key components of the proposed measure include granting exemptions from payment of subdivision fees and charges for government or private socialized housing projects. During the hearing, a representative from City Housing Urban Development Department (CHUDD
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Dec 2, 2025


Emano presses for transparency, contract review on Macanhan Mega Health Center
COUNCILOR Yevonna Yacine B. Emano on Monday urged the City Government to provide clear, consistent, and factual updates on the stalled Macanhan Mega Health Center project, stressing the need to resolve conflicting information surrounding its status. She issued the call during the 20th Regular Session of the 21st City Council in response to the special report presented by Councilor Imee Rose P. Moreno. Emano recalled that nearly ₱70 million was allotted for the project through
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Nov 26, 2025


Councilor Emano calls for action on unsealed graves at Bolonsori Cemetery
DURING the 18th regular session of the 21st City Council, Councilor Yevonna Yacine B. Emano reported that the unsealed graves at the Bolonsori Cemetery need immediate action following reports of a detectable foul odor in the area. She emphasized that this situation is unacceptable, especially since the cemetery had undergone recent renovations funded by the city government to improve its appearance and orderliness. The councilor stressed that the City Memorial Park, being a p
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Nov 12, 2025


Proposal for more pet-friendly spaces in CdeO up for discussion
The committees on agriculture, tourism, trade and commerce, and health will conduct a joint meeting on Friday, September 26, at 9:00 AM...
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Sep 25, 2025


TESDA, seniors seen as key to Bulua pottery sustainability – Emano
COUNCILOR Yevonna Yacine B. Emano pushed for the TESDA training support for senior citizens to sustain the pottery-making tradition in...
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Sep 17, 2025


Councilor Balaba sounds alarm on decline of Bulua pottery tradition
COUNCILOR Girlie Balaba has warned that the centuries-old pottery tradition of Barangay Bulua is facing decline, citing economic...
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Sep 16, 2025


Emano pushes centenarian ordinance as City Council’s ‘legacy law’
COUNCILOR Yevonna Yacine B. Emano, in her special report during the 9th regular session of the 21st City Council, called for the passage...
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Sep 10, 2025


Emano bats for pet-friendly CdeO
COUNCILOR Yevonna Yacine B. Emano is pushing for more pet-friendly spaces in Cagayan de Oro. In her special report during the 8 th...
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Sep 3, 2025
