- The Gavel
- Oct 29
The City Council of Cagayan de Oro confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jestoni P. Babia as UC President III (College President III) of the City College of Cagayan de Oro.
This action follows the enactment of Ordinance No. 15167-2025 on July 28, 2025, which established the title of City College President III as functionally and administratively equivalent to University/College President II under the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) standards. The ordinance ensures that the position complies with regulatory requirements while strengthening the City College's leadership and administrative framework.
The confirmation of Dr. Babia’s appointment marks a vital step toward the college’s application for institutional recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) National Office. It signifies stability in governance, adherence to CHED policies and standards, and commitment to the sustained development and long-term institutional growth of the City College.
The legislation was reviewed and endorsed by the committee on education, chaired by Councilor Moreno Y. Daba IV, and the committee on laws and rules, chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas. (JAO/SP)
A total of 653 octogenarian and nonagenarian senior citizens received their cash incentives during the Expanded Centenarian Act Cash Gift Distribution held on October 24, 2025, at the Barangay 40 Covered Court in Cagayan de Oro City.
The initiative was made possible through the National Commission for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Region 10, in partnership with the city’s Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA). The program aims to recognize and reward the invaluable contributions of senior citizens who have reached these remarkable milestones in life.
The cash gift distribution is part of the implementation of the Expanded Centenarian Act, which extends the benefits previously granted only to centenarians (aged 100 and above) to include those reaching 80, 85, 90, and 95 years of age.
Through this measure, the government seeks to provide earlier recognition and financial support to the elderly, ensuring they experience the benefits of the program within their lifetime.
Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the City Council committee on senior citizens, expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the elderly beneficiaries.
“Let’s celebrate and honor our beloved seniors,” Councilor Go said, emphasizing that their wisdom, hard work, and sacrifices continue to inspire younger generations. (JAO/SP/Photos from Councilor Senior Citizen's Affairs FB Page)
- The Gavel
- Oct 29
Dugang kalamboan ang gilantaw nga matagamtaman sa mga lumulopyo sa Barangay Iponan, ning syudad.
Kini human ang konseho sa syudad sa sesyon sa Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Rodriguez misagop sa resolusyon nga nag-uli sa ordinansa sa Iponan diin nasukip ang ilang Supplemental Budget (SB) No. 1 nga mobalor og P 5, 572, 472 aron mapatuman karong tuiga subay sa rekomendasyon sa buhatan sa City Budget.
Gipundohan sa barangay ang programa alang senior citizen, gender and development, Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund, pagtunol og benepisyo sa mga kawani, maintenance expenses lakip na sa training, gamit sa opisina ug uban pang operating expenses.
Ang resolusyon nga gipalabang sa konseho alang sa maong katuyuan gipaluyohan sa komite sa
barangay affairs ni Konsehal Marlo Tabac ug sa komite sa pamalaod ug reglamento ni Konsehal Edgar Cabanlas. (RNQ/SP)
