Educom to deliberate on proposed conversion of Masterson Elementary School

The proposed resolution seeking to upgrade Fr. William F. Masterson, SJ Elementary School into an integrated school will be taken up by the City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Moreno Y. Daba IV.

The proposed conversion of the elementary school into Fr. William F. Masterson, SJ Integrated School, in line with Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 40, s. 2014, will allow the expansion of the school to deliver a complete basic education program.

Records show that the school has experienced a steady rise in enrollment, alongside increasing demand from the community for accessible secondary education.

At present, many elementary graduates are compelled to travel to distant high schools, resulting in attendance issues, safety concerns, and higher risk of dropping out.

Once approved, the conversion is expected to ensure seamless K to 12 education within the locality, ease transportation challenges, support community development, and provide access to a nearby Junior High School compliant with DepEd standards, The Gavel learned. (JAO/SP)

Rodriguez misugyot sa dugang personahe sa NFA Baloy

Si Konsehal Jonjon Rodriguez, chairman sa komite sa consumer protection, hugot nga mihangyo  sa Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) sa dugang personahe aron makatabang sa pag-apod-apod sa bugas diha sa National Food Authority (NFA) Baloy warehouse, Barangay Tablon.

Kini ang gibutyag sa konsehal atol sa miaging tigom sa komite sa trade and commerce nga gidumala ni Konsehal Christopher George Goking human gituki ang isyu kabahin sa purwisyo sa katawhan nga buot mopalit sa tag P20 nga kilo nga bugas diha sa maong warehouse.

Si Konsehal Jonjon Rodriguez, chairman sa komite sa consumer protection, hugot nga mihangyo  sa Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) sa dugang personahe aron makatabang sa pag-apod-apod sa bugas diha sa National Food Authority (NFA) Baloy warehouse, Barangay Tablon.

Kini ang gibutyag sa konsehal atol sa miaging tigom sa komite sa trade and commerce nga gidumala ni Konsehal Christopher George Goking human gituki ang isyu kabahin sa purwisyo sa katawhan nga buot mopalit sa tag P20 nga kilo nga bugas diha sa maong warehouse.

May lima (5) lamang ka staff ang gihatag sa FTI; 1 cashier, 1 verifier ug 3 ka laborer, ug medyo may pagkalangan sa linya tungod kay gikinahanglan man gayod ang “verification” kung asa nga sektor gikan ang usa ka benepisyari aron dili maabusohan ang maong programa kay daghan ang gabalik-balik nga nanggamit sa ID sa uban.

Niini kusganong gihangyo ni Konsehal Rodriguez ang FTI-Manila nga madugangan bisan mahimong napulo ang ilang mga personahe diha sa NFA Baloy aron mas madali ang pag-apod-apod sa tag-20 matag kilo nga bugas ngadto sa mga benepisyaryo. (RNQ/SP)

Go bats for seniors’ welfare policies

City Councilor Gilda O. Go, chairperson of the committee on senior citizens, took part in the Senior Citizen City-Wide Meeting 2026, reaffirming the City Council’s continued focus on policies that uplift the lives of the elderly sector.

The activity, organized in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Office for Senior Citizen Affairs, oriented participants on current national guidelines governing programs for senior citizens.

During the event, Go emphasized the efforts of her committee in enhancing the implementation of the Social Pension Program, an initiative that provides financial assistance to indigent senior citizens.

She also underscored the importance of the transition to the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS), emphasizing its role in improving data-driven governance.

By strengthening local data collection and analysis, CBMS will make service delivery among the elderly population more efficient.

Councilor Go reaffirmed her commitment to advancing community-centered programs by collaborating with all concerned government agencies and stakeholders. (JAO/SP)