- The Gavel
- Nov 6
“Every time I visited the barangays, I always say that true progress begins in the barangay level. This is where the government meets the people and where compassion meets commitment”.
This was the message of Councilor Aga Suan, minority floor leader of the City Council, during the weekly flag raising ceremony in Barangay 18.
The councilor shared that the success of the city depends on the unity of the people, noting that everyone plays a part in building a better future, whether they be a parent, a teacher, a child, a youth, a senior citizen, a barangay health worker, an entrepreneur, or a businessman.
Suan even cited a line from a book he read, saying, “Fighting corruption begins with me”, emphasizing the message amid the corruption plaguing the country, particularly in light of the flood control scandal.
“ Stand up for what is right even if you are standing alone. If we have the integrity, if we have the courage we can fight and combat corruption in the Philippines,” the minority leader added.
Suan closed his message urging everyone to hope and to have faith and courage. (RNQ/SP)
THE officers and members of the Cagayan de Oro Mental Health Board (COMHB) officially took their oath before City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, who serves as the board’s chairperson, held at his office.
Among those inducted was Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, Chairperson of the City Council’s Committee on Social Services. He joined co-chairpersons Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, who heads the Committee on Health and Health Insurance, and Atty. Raquel B. Limbaco, Assistant Department Manager of the Human Resource Management Office.
Other members of the board include Dr. Jose Coruna Jr. of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC); Ms. Jaymee Leonen Pagaspas, Clinical Psychologist from the City Social Welfare Department; Ms. Rhea S. Sarceno, Occupational Therapist from NMMC; as well as representatives from the House of Hope, City Health Office, JR Borja General Hospital, Department of Education–Cagayan de Oro City Division, Department of Health Region 10, and other concerned offices and organizations.
It can be recalled that through the efforts of Councilors Rodriguez and Gaane, Mayor Uy signed Executive Order No. 260, amending EO 250, s. 2024, which formally reconstituted the Cagayan de Oro Mental Health Board.
The COMHB seeks to further strengthen the city’s mental health programs and services, ensuring that every Kagay-anon is supported in achieving holistic mental and emotional well-being. (JDO & JBD/SP)
- The Gavel
- Nov 6
MAHIMO nang ipatuman sa Barangay Bonbon ang ilang mga programa ug proyekto nga gipundohan karong tuiga.
Kini human ang konseho sa syudad atol sa sesyon niadtong Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez misagop sa resolusyon nga nag-uli sa ordinansa sa barangay diin nasukip ang ilang 2026 Annual Budget nga adunay gibanabanang kinitaan ug galastohon balor P17,174,736.00.
Lakip sa gipundohan mao ang mga programa ug proyekto sa Sangguniang Kabataan balor P1,717,474,00; P1,800,000.00 usab ang gigahin alang sa pagpalit og bag-ong dump truck diin makatabang sa pagkolekta sa mga basura sa barangay ug uban pang katuyoan nga maghatag serbisyo ngadto sa katawhan; P765,947.00 alang sa declogging sa canal; P80,000.00 usab ang gigahin alang sa pag-improbar sa ilang Day Care Center ug uban pang mga programa nga maghatag dugang kaarangan sa ilang barangay.
Ang 2026 annual budget sa Barangay Bonbon miagi sa makuting pagtuon sa mga komite sa konseho ug nasuta nga nahiuyon sa balaod ug mahimo nang ipatuman sa labing dali nga panahon.
Ang resolusyon nga gipalabang sa konseho alang sa maong katuyoan gipaluyohan sa komite sa barangay affairs ni Konsehal Marlo Tabac ug sa komite sa pamalaod ug reglamento ni Konsehal Edgar Cabanlas. (MLR/SP)
