GIDAGSA sa mga fans ug volleyball enthusiasts ang labing unang Rebisco Volleyball Sisterhood: Fan Meet and Exhibition 2026, nga gipahigayon niadtong Agosto 15 hangtod 16, 2026 diha sa Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. International Convention Center, isip kabahin sa Higalaay Festival 2026 sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro.
Ang duha ka adlaw nga kalihokan hugot nga gisuportahan ni City SK Federation President Konsehal Kenneth John Sacala.
Isip chairman sa komite sa sports and youth development sa konseho, personal nga midayeg ang konsehal sa maong inisyatiba nga nagdala sa mga de-kalibreng magduduwa sa nasod dinhi sa dakbayan.
Ang gikahinamang exhibition match mao ang panagtigi sa duha ka higanteng teams sa Premier Volleyball League (PVL)—ang Creamline Cool Smashers ug ang Choco Mucho Flying Titans.
Matod ni Konsehal Sacala nga grabe nga enerhiya ug kadasig ang gipakita sa mga Kagay-anon ug kini nagpamatuod lang nga andam na gayod ang Cagayan de Oro nga mo-host sa mas dagko pa nga nasyonal ug internasyonal nga mga sporting events.
Ang susamang mga kalihokan dili lamang makahatag og kalingawan kondili magsilbi usab nga inspirasyon sa kabatan-onang Kagay-anon nga nagtinguha nga molampos sa natad sa sport basta duna lay saktong disiplina ug determinasyon, dugang ni Konsehal Sacala.
Ang malampusong pagpahigayon sa Rebisco Volleyball Sisterhood: Fan Meet and Exhibition 2026 nahimong posible pinaagi sa hugot nga koordinasyon sa Cagayan de Oro City Sports Events ug sa lokal nga kagamhanan ubos sa liderato ni Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy. (RNQ/SP/Photo credits: CIO)
Councilor Yevonna Yacine “Yvy” B. Emano pushed for the release of the incentives and subsidies for the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Task Force Oro, and the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) who help ensure the security and safety of Cagayan de Oro, particularly during the Higalaay Festival.
During her special report, Emano stressed that alongside preparations and coordination for the successful celebration of the Higalaay Festival activities, the city must also ensure the promised support for security personnel is released on time.
While the coordination for the month-long celebration went well, the lady councilor noted that discussions should focus not only on what security agencies can provide but also on what support they can get from the local government.
Emano cited Ordinance Nos. 14599-2023 and 4665-2023 which approved and implemented in 2023 for the provision of monthly allowance of P2,500 from the local government to 110 uniformed personnel, plus P2.4 million annually for mobilization and operations.
“Gisaad na baya nato, ako lang na matagaan ug assurance nga during the Higalaay Festival or during the fiesta nga sa tanan kalihukan, nag-support baya ang atong men in uniform, nag-commit sila, nag-coordinate sila with us, kadtong nag plano sa activities, the least we can do is support them also”, Emano said, calling for assurance that the city government will give the allowances and other forms of support since they provide security during the Higalaay Festival activities.
According to Emano, the monthly allowance is intended to help cover the personnel’s meals and fuel expenses. She said the security personnel have not received the allowance for five to six months.
Councilor Roger Abaday, meanwhile, said the city has continued to support the deployed uniformed personnel and is not lacking in assistance for them.
Councilor Alam Lim also assured that funding has been allocated for the security personnel and urged concerned staff to follow up on the release of the subsidies.
Still, Emano urged the local government to expedite the processing of the said subsidy for the uniformed personnel and maximize available resources to strengthen peace and order efforts. (JAO &PGU/SP)
The festive spirit of Cagayan de Oro, the "City of Golden Friendship", is on full display as Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, co-chair of the Higalaay Festival Market, invited city residents and visitors to experience the vibrant bazaar as part of this year’s Higalaay Festival.
The festival market is among the activities leading up to the city’s annual celebration in honor of its patron saint, St. Augustine, whose feast day is observed on August 28.
The festival market is a centerpiece for the month-long Higalaay celebrations. Vendors from across the city have set up stalls, offering a diverse array of local crafts, delicacies, and signature Mindanaoan products.
For many local entrepreneurs, the market represents a crucial economic boost.
Stalls are packed with every delicious delicacy and others. Visitors can also be seen navigating the aisles, enjoying live music, and participating in the festive atmosphere.
As the city counts down to the official feast day, Councilor Gaane, chair of the committee on health, and other authorities have assured the public that health and safety protocols remain in place.
Residents and tourists are encouraged to visit the market to support local businesses and take part in the city’s most anticipated annual event. (JBD/SP)
