Abaday gihingusgan mapatuman Local Public Transport Route Plan

GIHINGUSGAN ni Konsehal Roger Abaday, chairman sa komite sa public order and safety, ang pag-implementar sa Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) sa syudad tungod kay dili lang kini lokal nga palisiya kun diin usa usab kini ka rekisitos sa nasudnong pangagamhanan alang sa paglambo sa sektor sa transportasyon sa matag syudad.

Kini ang unod sa special report ni Konsehal Roger Abaday atol sa sesyon niadtong Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez.

Sumala ni Abaday nga angayan nang ipatuman ang LPTRP tungod kay makatabang kini nga mapagaan ang dagan sa trapiko ilabi na sa sentrong bahin sa syudad ug mahatagan sa insaktong serbisyo sa natad sa transportasyon ang katawhan nga anaa sa hinterland barangays.

Mahinumdoman nga mipagawas og kamanduan si City Mayor Klarex Uy alang sa temporaryong pagpahunong sa pagpatuman sa LPTRP tungod sa reklamo sa pipila ka mga driver ug operators nga apektado ang ilang rota.

Malaumon si Abaday nga tun-an pag-ayo sa komite sa Public Utilities ni Konsehal Eric Salcedo ang maong balaod alang sa katumanan ug implementasyon niini.

Ang maong taho ni Abaday giduso ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez ngadto sa komite sa public utilities alang sa dugang pagtuon ug rekomendasyon. (MLR/SP)

Council pushes for stricter compliance on senior citizen discounts

The city has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of senior citizens by calling for stricter compliance and clearer guidelines on the implementation of mandatory senior citizen discounts.

This came after Resolution No. 15586-2025, authored by Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the committee on senior citizens, was adopted during the 22nd regular session of the 21st City Council.

The measure emphasizes the need for business establishments, particularly retail drugstores and service providers, to properly implement existing laws and administrative issuances to ensure that elderly citizens can fully enjoy their legally mandated benefits without unnecessary burdens.

One of the key clarifications underscored in the resolution is the removal of the purchase booklet requirement for senior citizens availing of the 20 percent discount on medicines.

This follows Department of Health Administrative Order No. 2024-0017, which states that senior citizens are no longer required to present purchase booklets to claim the said discount, Go added.

The resolution also reiterates the proper computation of discounts, stressing that the 12 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) must first be deducted before applying the 20 percent senior citizen discount on medicines, meals, and transportation fares.

The Council noted that an incorrect computation diminishes the benefits intended by law for elderly citizens.

To ensure effective implementation, the City Council urged the Department of Health–Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) and the Regulatory Compliance Board (RCB) to intensify monitoring and enforcement among all retail drugstores and business establishments operating in the city. (JAO/SP)

Councilor Rodriguez lauds Mayor Uy for successful hosting of EU delegates

Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez moved for the passage of a resolution commending Honorable City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy for the successful facilitation and hosting of the visit of 16 European Union Ambassadors to Cagayan de Oro City on January 14, 2026.

Rodriguez emphasized the mayor’s leadership in ensuring the smooth conduct of the delegates’ key activities, most especially the welcome dinner held at Luxe Hotel.

The EU delegates’ visit aimed to explore potential opportunities and partnerships with the city, including discussions on pressing urban concerns such as traffic congestion and other sustainable development initiatives.

As chairperson of the committee on social services, Rodriguez highlighted Cagayan de Oro’s commitment to protecting children and strengthening social services against online sexual abuse and exploitation through the recent enactment of the city’s Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children Ordinance as well as the Golden Justice Zone Ordinance.

He further expressed gratitude to Mayor Uy for entrusting him and his fellow City Council members to represent the local government during the EU-PH Green LGUs Local Inception Workshop held on January 21–22, 2026.

The workshop provided valuable insights on innovative strategies for solid waste management, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering new ideas to address the city’s garbage and environmental challenges.

Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez likewise conveyed her appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the EU Ambassadors.

“I am very grateful to the mayor for this opportunity,” she said, describing the experience as meaningful. She emphasized that the discussions focused on pressing societal concerns and opened doors for solutions that can benefit the city in the near future.

“We came up with new ideas that can help the city moving forward,” VM Bebot added. (JDO/SP)