“Listen with intent. Build bridges, not barriers. Dream big but start now.”
This was the key message of Councilor Gilda O. Go as she welcomed student leaders during the YMCA Panagtagbo 2026 held on July 18, 2026, at the YMCA Founders Hall, YMCA Building, in this city.
In her welcome remarks, Go underscored the vital role of young people in shaping their communities through meaningful leadership.
She described it as a privilege to welcome young leaders whose passion, enthusiasm, and commitment demonstrate that leadership begins with listening, understanding, and taking action.
The lady councilor, also the president of YMCA CdeO Chapter, commended the delegates for embracing the responsibility to lead with purpose, reminding them that their voices and actions matter and that no one is too young to make a difference.
She further encouraged them to continue building bridges, inspiring one another, and transforming their communities through servant leadership.
Derived from the Visayan word meaning "gathering" or "coming together," Panagtagbo is a YMCA initiative that brings together student leaders to promote leadership, collaboration, fellowship, and community engagement.
The program also provides opportunities for participants to build networks across schools, exchange ideas and best practices, strengthen their leadership competencies, and inspire one another to become responsible and service-oriented leaders. (JAO/SP)
In celebration of Nutrition Month, City Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane joined the community in marking the 52nd Nutrition Month celebration with the theme “Nutrition at Kalikasan Pangangalagaan”.
Councilor Gaane, in his message to the public, highlighted the National Nutrition Council’s (NNC) remark that protecting the environment is connected to protecting the nation’s nutrition.
“The NNC wants us to understand that a healthy environment means well-nourished people,” said Gaane, adding that when ecosystems are cared for, families have better access to safe and nutritious food.
According to Councilor Gaane, the NNC reiterated steps that residents can take to support health, that includes: eat balanced diet, choose locally-grown, seasonal foods to support farmers, reduce food waste, support and maintain home gardens, and promote breastfeeding as a foundation for infant nutrition and health.
As committee chair of health, nutrition, and health insurance and fellow health professional, Gaane assured support to programs and policies that protect nutrition and ensure that environmental stewardship is part of health strategy.
The councilor also expressed gratitude to the nutrition volunteers and barangay workers whose efforts help deliver services and nutrition education at the grassroots level.
“I thank our nutrition volunteers. Your dedication does not go unnoticed,” remarked Gaane. (JBD/SP)
GILANTAW nga matubag ang dugay na nga mga hagit ug kakulangan sa suplay sa tubig sa syudad.
Kini human ang konseho sa sesyon niadtong Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez mipalabang sa resolusyon nga nagpadayag sa walay pagsupak sa aplikasyon sa Agua de Oro Resources, Inc., alang sa pag-finance, pagpalambo, pagtukod, pag-operate ug pagmintinar sa Level III Water Supply, Distribution, Connection, Metering and System Modernization Program dinhi sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro.
Si Konsehal Eric Salcedo, chairman sa komite sa public utilities, mipasabot may susama nang mga resolusyon nga gisagop sa konseho nga nagpadayag sa walay pagsupak, sama sa Balibago, JE Hydro Water ug Mindanao Water Cooperative.
Matod sa konsehal nga iyang giduso ang maong lakang tungod kay ang dakbayan adunay dakong kakulangon ug nanginahanglan sa igong supply sa tubig.
Sa miaging tigom sa iyang komite, ang representante sa Agua de Oro Resources mibutyag nga ang kasadpan nga bahin sa siyudad ang ilang tagaan og serbisyo, sumpay ni Salcedo.
Ang maong resolusyon gipaluyohan usab sa komite sa pamalaod ug reglamento ni Konsehal Edgar Cabanlas. (RNQ/SP)
