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 Supplemental Budget No. 4 in November 2023, followed by a groundbreaking and the release of initial payments, including a 15% mobilization fund and a 15% progress payment. However, she noted that no further developments had been reported since November 2024.
“For a while we all thought na gitrabaho siya because this is one of the LGU’s priority projects,” Emano said. “We are not accusing anyone of anything. We just want transparency and accountability where it should be.”
She emphasized the confusion caused by differing narratives online and from various offices. “Lahi ang istorya sa contractor, lahi sa media, lahi sa City Information Office, and even comments from our Local Chief Executive differ. Ang ato lang is maplastar,” she added.
Emano also referred to circulating information that the original DOH-funded health center intended for Macanhan was reassigned to Barangay San Simon, whose health center was completed and turned over in September 2025. This, she said, underscores the need to clarify the status of the ₱69 million local budget allocated by the City Council.
She further raised concerns about reports that the same allocation might have been used for the acquisition of land for the proposed Tablon Hospital. “If the ₱69 million allotted for Macanhan was used for something else, dili ba dapat moagi sa ato for realignment? We are the keeper of the purse,” she said.
To determine the appropriate course of action, Emano urged the committee chaired by Councilor Paolo Gaane to review the project’s contract. “If the contractor claims wala sila nabayran pero nagbayad ang LGU, then we can file a case. If the LGU says giabandonar sila sa contractor, we can also file a case,” she said.
She added that the project may still proceed should a breach of contract be confirmed, given that only 30% of the budget has reportedly been utilized. “There is still 70% remaining. We can rebid this and continue the Mega Health Center in Macanhan,” she said.
Emano closed her remarks by reaffirming that the issue is rooted in public accountability. “This is nothing political, just public service,” she stressed. (JAO/SP)
MAGTIGOM karong adlawa ang komite sa barangay affairs ubos ni Konsehal Marlo Tabac alas 9:00 sa buntag diha sa hawanan sa konseho.
Kini aron paghisgot ug mahatagan sa tukmang aksyon ug rekomendasyon ang mga pipila nga sugyot balaodnong ordinansa sa nagkadaiyang barangay sa syudad.
Tipik sa hisgotan ang managlahing sugyot ordinansa sa Barangay Nazareth ang mga programa kabahin sa “Tugkaran Ko, Limpyohan Ko” ug ang pagpatuman sa anti-illegal dumping ug paghatag multa sa makalapas niini.
Lakip sa hisgotan ang Barangay Mambuaya Ordinance No. 1-2024 sa pag-regulate sa pagbaligya sa sigarilyo ug ilimnon ug pagdili sa mga menor de edad sa pagpalit niini sulod sa hurisdiksyon sa barangay ug ang sugyot ordinansa sa Barangay Lapasan nga kinahanglan ang mga apartment, boarding house sa pagsubmite sa listahan sa ilang mga tenant o nag-abang sa katuyoan sa pagrekord.
Niini, gidapit sa komite sa pagtambong sa maong tigom aron madungog ang ilang mga hunahuna ug opinion sila si City Administrator Atty. Hilario Raagas, City Legal Officer Atty. Kenneth Tamala, CLENRO OIC Elvisa Mabelin, Nazareth Punong Barangay Atty. Regine Beatrice Rodriguez, Mambuaya Punong Barangay Philip Poras ug Lapasan Punong Barangay Julito Ogsimer.
Gipaabot usab nga motambong sa tigom sila si Konsehal Kenneth John Sacala, Jonjon Rodriguez, Al Legaspi, Sr., Paolo Nicolo Gaane, Edgar Cabanlas, Aga Suan, ug Bise Mayor Rodriguez. (RNQ/SP)
COUNCILOR Al Legaspi Sr., responding to the special report on the mega health center in Macanhan, Brgy. Carmen, clarified that the city is now preparing the required documents for the project’s rebidding.
He relayed information from the City Engineer’s Office, which oversees local public works and infrastructure, noting that a series of formal notices had been issued to the previous contractor, leading to the issuance of a suspension order.
Legaspi underscored that the project had already commenced, explaining that the contractor had been paid for its completed accomplishments, including the 15% mobilization and 15% under the first partial billing.
He added that while there may have been challenges in implementing the work, the city is moving forward with the rebidding process to ensure the continuation and eventual completion of the health facility for the community. (SPE/SP)
