THE City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWD) has released the official payout schedule for the Indigent Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Social Pension under the 2024 city budget, set for November 26–28, 2025.
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, chairperson of the Committee on Social Services and one of the key proponents of the subsidy’s release, announced the update through his official Facebook page, calling it welcome news for the city’s PWD community.
A total of 1,898 verified beneficiaries from Districts 1 and 2 are set to receive their social pension. Each qualified beneficiary will receive ₱6,000, equivalent to ₱500 per month for 12 months, in accordance with the 2024 budget allocation approved by the city government.
Rodriguez expressed his satisfaction with the development, highlighting that the release of the social pension reinforces the city’s commitment to supporting and promoting the welfare of the PWD community. (JDO/SP)
THE 21st City Council of Cagayan de Oro has approved a resolution urging all public and private establishments in the city to display audio-visual materials aimed at combating Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).
Introduced by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez and approved during the 20th Regular Session, the resolution calls for the use of LED video walls, TV screens, monitors, and other display platforms in malls, government offices, terminals, schools, and other public spaces to raise awareness and strengthen the campaign against OSAEC.
The measure also encourages establishments to show these advocacy materials year-round, with heightened emphasis in November to coincide with National Children’s Month.
Rodriguez highlighted that widespread information dissemination is crucial for protecting children and empowering communities to recognize, prevent, and report online sexual abuse and exploitation. (JDO/SP)
Councilor Gilda O. Go, representing City Mayor Rolando A. Uy, joined the annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony of the Limketkai Luxe Hotel on November 23, 2025, marking the official start of the hotel’s holiday festivities.
Councilor Antuy Roa Pascual also attended the event, joining Go in extending the City Government’s appreciation to the hotel management for its continued tradition of ushering in the Christmas season with a festive and well-attended celebration.
In her message, Go conveyed Mayor Uy’s heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the Luxe Hotel team for another successful year of hosting the iconic activity.
“Isip usa sa mga representante ni Mayor Klarex Uy, uban si Councilor Antuy Roa Pascual, amoang ipaabot ang among pasalamat ug congratulations sa Limketkai Luxe Hotel sa lain na usab nga successful nga event. Kanunay kami ninyong masaligan sa among suporta,” Go said.
The annual Christmas Lighting at Limketkai Luxe Hotel has become one of the city’s anticipated holiday traditions, symbolizing hope, unity, and the spirit of togetherness as the community welcomes the Christmas season. (JAO/SP/Photos from Councilor Go’s FB Page)
