COUNCILOR Jonjon Rodriguez conducted a meeting to review proposed amendments to the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City to further strengthen its implementation and ensure that government transactions become simpler, faster, and more efficient.
The review of the existing provisions of the ordinance aims to identify possible amendments that will address gaps and improve the city’s EODB system.
The discussion also covered processes involving local government transactions, particularly measures that could streamline procedures, improve coordination among concerned offices, and facilitate the processing of documents and delivery of government services.
Joining Councilor Rodriguez in the meeting were Assistant City Treasurer Glenn Banez, Liga ng mga Barangay President Councilor Marlo Tabac, and Office of the Vice Mayor Legislative Head Roderico Dumaug, Jr.
He authored the measure alongside Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, with Councilors George Christopher Goking and Marlo Tabac as co-authors. (JDO/SP)
BARANGAY Cugman is seeking a tighter regulation on public conduct and nighttime activities through four proposed ordinances covering curfew for minors, the prohibition of shirtless roaming in public places, late-night karaoke, and drinking in public places.
The said barangay measures, namely: Ordinance Nos. 2026-003, 2026-004, 2026-002, and 2026-005, were included in the agenda of the committee meeting on barangay affairs chaired by Councilor Marlo Tabac.
The measures impose corresponding penalties on violators and provide intervention measures for minors who violate the curfew ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2026-003 prohibits residents from going shirtless in public places, while Ordinance No. 2026-004 regulates the use of videoke machines and other amplified sound devices during nighttime hours.
Ordinance No. 2026-002 prohibits the consumption of alcoholic and intoxicating beverages in public areas, while Ordinance No. 2026-005 establishes curfew hours for minors.
The City Legal Office, represented by Jason Adaza, recommended revisions to the measures to clarify their provisions, define the proper scope of their jurisdiction, and ensure compliance with existing laws and local ordinances.
Atty. Jose Edgardo “Egay” Uy, head of the Regulatory Compliance Board (RCB), recommended adopting existing city ordinances, particularly those governing curfew hours, to strengthen city-wide implementation.
Tabac also directed Barangay Cugman to review existing city regulations when crafting the proposed measures, particularly those concerning curfew hours and public drinking, to ensure consistency with existing local policies.
“Especially sa implementation sa curfew hours, gwapo man kaayo ang atong city ordinance, plus naa pa ta’y parental responsibility code sa city na magamit pud nila”, Tabac said.
The committee ruled to refer back to the barangay the said ordinances for amendment, taking into consideration the suggestions of the resource persons. (PGU/SP)
COUNCILOR Jonjon Rodriguez, chairperson of the committee on social services, led the second meeting on child referral systems, focusing on updates and next steps to strengthen the city’s system for assisting and referring children who are victims of violence, abuse, and other situations requiring protection.
A key proposal was the establishment of a “One-Stop Shop” for child victims to streamline access to essential services, including assessment and referral, medical and psychosocial assistance, legal support, and protective interventions.
The initiative seeks to minimize repeated visits to different offices and prevent children from having to recount their experiences multiple times.
The meeting also reviewed the ongoing child protection information drive, with the first batch covering six barangays, as well as the roles and responsibilities of participating offices in handling cases, from initial reporting and assessment to referral, intervention, and follow-up.
The consultation brought together doctors, lawyers, and representatives from JR Borja General Hospital, Northern Mindanao Medical Center, City Social Welfare and Development, BALAOD Mindanaw, Xavier Science Foundation, City Health Office, PIKIFI, the Department of Justice–Office of the City Prosecutor, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, Department of Education, and the City Council for the Protection of Children.
Rodriguez emphasized the need for stronger coordination among these offices, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure a timely, accessible, and child-sensitive referral system that protects children from unnecessary delays and additional trauma. (JDOpema/SP)