COUNCILOR Marlo L. Tabac has called on barangay officials to undertake road-clearing operations in their respective areas in compliance with the directive of City Mayor Rolando A. Uy, as part of preparations for the month-long Higalaay Festival celebration.
Tabac, chairperson of the City Council committee on barangay affairs and President of the Liga ng mga Barangay, emphasized the importance of keeping roads and public spaces clear, particularly in barangays within the city center where most of the festival activities will be held.
He urged barangay officials to work closely with their respective communities to help ensure the safe, orderly, and unhampered movement of residents, motorists, and visitors throughout the celebration.
“Pinaagi sa panagtinabangay sa matag barangay, sa City Government, ug sa liderato ni Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy, andam kita sa pagsaulog sa kapistahan sa Cagayan de Oro nga organisado, malinawon, limpyo, ug malampuson,” Tabac said in his FB page. (JAO/SP)
COUNCILOR Jonjon Rodriguez reaffirmed the importance of supporting barangay and community frontliners, recognizing their invaluable contribution to the delivery of essential social services across the city.
As chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, Rodriguez shared that efforts have been made to help provide additional financial assistance to grassroots workers who play a vital role in serving communities.
In a post on his official Facebook page, the councilor reported that the beneficiaries included Child Development Workers (CDWs), Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) Volunteers, Mental Health Focal Persons, members of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), and Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Desk Focal Persons.
Rodriguez emphasized that investing in community workers is also an investment in stronger public service, as these frontliners are instrumental in advancing programs on child protection, mental health, women's welfare, and early childhood development.
He added that public service extends beyond implementing programs, it also means ensuring that those who dedicate their time and effort to serving communities receive the support they need to continue making a meaningful difference. (JDO/SP)
COUNCILOR Desiree Dahino stressed that child protection is a shared responsibility as she reaffirmed her commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children during the five-day Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Basic Training on Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) organized by the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) Office in partnership with the International Justice Mission (IJM).
As chairperson of the Committee on Women and Family Relations, Dahino emphasized that protecting children begins with ordinary people making extraordinary choices—choosing to listen, to care, to speak up, and to take action.
In a Facebook post, the lady councilor shared that her commitment goes beyond responding to cases of abuse. She stressed that the greater goal is to prevent abuse from happening in the first place, noting that the true measure of success is when more children grow up safe, protected, and empowered.
Dahino also said the vital role that every adult plays in creating a secure environment for children. “Every child deserves at least one adult who will stand up for them,” she stated.
She encouraged everyone to become advocates for child protection, reminding the community that safeguarding the welfare of children is a shared responsibility. “Let us all choose to be that adult,” she added. (JDO/SP)