SI Konsehal George Christopher Goking, chairman sa komite sa trade and commerce, subling nanawagan sa mga negosyante nga mosalmot sa nagpadayong digital weighing scale calibration diha sa buhatan sa City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) - Tax Mapping Division.
Ang maong calibration gisugdan niadtong Septiyembre 1 ug molungtad sa Oktubre 15, ning tuig lamang. Apil usab niini ang verification sa digital weighing scales nga gigamit sa tanang mamaligyaay diha sa pribado ug publikong kamerkadohan ug uban pang establisemento sa negosyo dinhi sa syudad.
Kinahanglan dad-on sa mga tag-iya ang mismong digital weighing scale ug magdala ug photocopy sa ilang valid nga business permit.
Ang mga timbangan nga pasado sa calibration selyohan ug hatagan ug opisyal nga calibration o’ authentication sticker isip pamatuod nga husto ang timbang niini.
Matod ni Goking kini nga inisyatibo gimugna aron masiguro ang husto ug makiangayong timbang sa mga baligya alang sa proteksyon sa mga konsumedor ubos sa Ordinance No. 15378-2026 kon Digital Weighing Scale Ordinance nga mandatory na ang paggamit ug pagpa-calibrate sa mga digital nga timbangan sa tanang publiko ug pribadong merkado.
Giawhag sa konsehal ang tanang manindahay sa Cogon, Carmen, Agora, Puerto ug uban pang merkado ug establisemento sa dakbayan sa pagtuman niini nga balaod sa dili pa ipatuman ang hingpit nga mga multa ug silot, sumpay ni Goking. (RNQ/SP)
City Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, graced the celebration of World Environmental Health Day, highlighting the vital role of environmental health in protecting the well-being of the community.
During the event, the councilor emphasized that a clean, safe, and healthy environment is essential to maintaining good health and preventing diseases.
He also said that addressing environmental concerns, including proper waste management, sanitation, clean water, and maintaining clean surroundings is a collective responsibility.
The councilor also encouraged the residents, particularly the students, to strengthen their commitment to environmental protection, noting that environmental health is closely connected to the quality of life of every individual and the community as a whole.
“A healthy environment is not the responsibility of government alone. It is the responsibility of every citizen,” he stressed. (JBD/SP)
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and concerned authorities to consider hiring local taxi drivers should Green GSM Taxis be allowed to operate in Cagayan de Oro.
During the 52nd regular session of the 21st City Council, Rodriguez asked whether the city legislature could recommend or require GSM operators to hire drivers from the city.
“We are for a green environment, but we are concerned with our drivers here in the city,” Rodriguez said, noting that local taxi drivers have raised concerns about their livelihood.
He also cited reports of Green GSM taxis picking up passengers in the city, including at malls.
LTFRB Assistant Regional Director Mohammad Hajam Sarip said around 300 GSM taxis have applied for authority to operate, with units reportedly intended for allocation to Cagayan de Oro by January. He also said the council can ask GSM operators to hire local drivers.
With this, Rodriguez requested the LTFRB’s participation in succeeding committee meetings for a more thorough discussion of the matter.
Currently, the green GSM taxis in the city are being used only for mapping and testing purposes, ARD Sarip clarified.
A meeting is scheduled on September 22 with GSM operators, Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, cooperatives, the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), and other concerned authorities to discuss the GSM taxi operation, including applicable caps and regulatory requirements. (JDO/SP)