- The Gavel
- Nov 28
CAGAYAN de Oro City conducted its first Mental Health Training and Orientation for barangay focal persons at the Barangay Nazareth Gymnasium on November 26, 2025.
A collaborative effort between the Office of Councilor Maximo “Jonjon” Rodriguez III, Chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, and the City Social Welfare and Development Department, the training was held in line with Resolution No. 15457-2025, authored by Rodriguez, which encourages all barangays in the city to designate at least two mental health focal persons to strengthen community support for mental health programs.
The training aimed to enhance barangay responders' knowledge and skills in mental health awareness, recognizing red flags, caring for clients with psychiatric needs, referral procedures, trauma-informed care, and telepsychiatry services.
Councilor Paolo Gaane, chairperson of the committee on health, also attended the event, emphasizing the city’s commitment to prioritizing the mental well-being of Kagay-anons.Participants were oriented on referral mechanisms to facilities such as the Northern Mindanao Medical Center for psychiatric consultations, JR Borja General Hospital for telepsychiatric consultations, and the mental health services offered by the City Health Office. Experts shared practical insights, while sessions highlighted the importance of trauma-informed care in providing compassionate support to clients.
Through this initiative, barangay mental health workers—often the first point of contact outside of family and school—are expected to become better prepared, more responsive, and more compassionate in addressing mental health concerns within their communities. (JDO/SP)
- The Gavel
- Nov 28
More than 600 indigent Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Districts 1A and 1B successfully received their social pension during the first day of the payout held on November 26, 2025, at the Barangay Carmen Covered Court.
The payout forms part of the 2024 City Budget allocation for indigent PWDs, with each beneficiary receiving ₱500 per month for 12 months, totaling ₱6,000.
Of the 688 beneficiaries scheduled on Day 1, 616 claimed their subsidy while 72 remained unclaimed. Unclaimed pensions will be distributed on November 28 at the OSCA Covered Court in Barangay 40. Payouts for Districts 2A and 2B will follow on November 27, and District 2C on November 28.
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, chairperson of the social services committee and one of the key proponents of the subsidy’s release, expressed his gratitude to Mayor Klarex Uy, Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, and the 21st City Council for their consistent support to the city’s PWD community.
He likewise extended his appreciation to the City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWD) and the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) for their efficient coordination, which ensured a smooth and orderly payout. (JDO/SP)
- The Gavel
- Nov 28
GIHINGUSGAN ni Konsehal Marlo Tabac, chairman sa komite sa barangay affairs, nga mahatagan og tukmang aksyon ug rekomendasyon ang mga ordinansa sa nagkadaiyang barangay sa syudad.
Sa tigom kagahapon, ang tanang ordinansa gibalik sa komite ngadto sa mga hintungdang barangay alang sa pag-refine niini.
Kini human mihatag og opinyon ug rekomendasyon ang mga representante sa City Legal Office ug City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) sa mga butang partikular sa pagbayad, multa, silot, ug sa pagpahigayon og public hearing.
Gitahasan ni Konsehal Tabac ang barangay sa Cugman sa pag-imbitar sa buhatan sa CLENRO alang sa hapsay nga paghashas sa ilang sugyot ordinansa.
Ang maong tigom gitambongan ni Konsehal Aga Suan. (RNQ/SP)
