Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez is calling for the prompt release of the senior citizens subsidy amidst deliberations of the proposed Senior Citizens Code of Cagayan de Oro City during the meeting of the committee on senior citizens, chaired by Councilor Gigi Go.
As committee member and chairperson of the committee on social services, Rodriguez reminded the body of the subsidy intended for senior citizens and stressed the importance of its prompt release.
He said the timely release of the subsidy is necessary to ensure that senior citizens receive the support they need without unnecessary delay.
The call came as the committee reviewed Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-339, or the “Ordinance Adopting the Senior Citizens Code of Cagayan de Oro City, and for Other Purposes.” The proposed code covers policies promoting the physical, social, economic, mental, psychological, and spiritual well-being of senior citizens.
It also provides for the promotion of senior citizens’ rights and special privileges, as well as assistance in addressing complaints involving establishments, institutions, or agencies that fail to comply with benefits provided by law. (JDO/SP)
Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the committee on senior citizens, welcomed officials and sectoral representatives from the Local Government Unit of Malimono, Surigao del Norte, during their study and learning visit to the City on September 16, 2026.
Go, together with City Administrator Atty. Roy Raagas, City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) Head Annie Tiongson, Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) Focal Person Michael Carin, and City Tourism representative Vonette Go, received the Malimono delegation led by Sarah Jane M. Moreno, MSWDO; Reynaldo Cartin, OSCA Head; Loida Niña S. Rala, Senior Citizen Focal Person; Charito S. Besas, PDAO; and Ria P. Ochada, PWD Focal Person.
The delegation also included 14 presidents representing persons with disabilities (PWDs) and 14 presidents of senior citizens’ organizations in Malimono.
The visit provided an opportunity for the Malimono delegates to learn from Cagayan de Oro’s programs, services, and practices for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and to exchange experiences and insights on addressing their needs.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen our commitment to programs that promote dignity, inclusion, and better quality of life for our seniors and PWDs,” Go said in a post on her official Facebook page. (JAO/SP)
NANGHINAOT si Konsehal Eric Salcedo, chairman sa komite sa public utilities ug overseer sa Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), nga magkahiusa gihapon ang mga personahe sa RTA ug suportahan bag-ong nagdumala nga si OIC Doy Romero.
Mahinumdoman nga bag-ong gitudlo ni City Mayor Rolando Klarex Uy si Doy Romero isip Acting Department Manager sa Roads and Traffic Administration ug gihulipan si Engr. Nonito Oclarit nga anaa usab gidestino sa City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO).
Malaumon si Konsehal Salcedo nga himoon sa bag-ong napiling Head sa RTA ang iyang trabaho aron makita ang kabag-ohan sa dagan sa trapiko sa Dakbayan nga maoy nag-unang problema sa syudad. (MLR/SP)
