- The Gavel
- 6 days ago
The city government of Cagayan de Oro will collaborate with the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) to provide hands-on clinical training for the latter’s Doctor of Medicine students at the J.R. Borja General Hospital.
This initiative aims to equip future medical professionals with practical skills and experience necessary for their careers.
During the regular session Monday, presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, the City Council approved the ordinance, which authorized Mayor Rolando A. Uy to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the USTP for the purpose.
In his letter to the City Council, Mayor Uy emphasized the importance of such collaboration in cultivating skilled healthcare professionals, not only fosters the growth of the students but also strengthens the healthcare community by improving the quality of care delivered to the public.
The legislation was reviewed and favorably endorsed by the committees on health, nutrition, and health insurance and on laws and rules respectively chaired by Councilors Paolo Nicolo Gaane and Edgar S. Cabanlas. (JBD/SP)
- The Gavel
- 6 days ago
“Naghatag kami og dugang nga gibug-aton sa kalimpyo sa mga publikong merkado sa syudad. Wala man nagkulang sa pagpahinumdom ngadto sa tanang mamaligyaay nga mintinahon ang kahindik sulod ug gawas niini.”
Kini ang gibutyag ni Konsehal Edgar Cabanlas, majority floor leader sa Konseho atol sa miaging programa, ‘Inyong Konseho Karon’.
Matod sa konsehal nga nigasto pa gani sila sa pagpintal ug pag ayo sa mga stall aron mas mahimong presentable ang kamerkadohan sa syudad.
Anaa usab nagpadayon ang regular flushing ug fumigation diha sa merkado publiko aron mangamatay ang mga mananap sama sa ilaga ug epektibo kini kaayo nga gihimo uban sa mga opisyal ug kawani sa Bureau of Fire Protection ug sa City Economic Enterprises and Business Development Administration (CEEBDA).
“Nakurat ug nasubo lamang kita sa isyu nga adunay giingong kaso sa leptospirosis diha sa atong merkado publiko taliwala sa pagpaningkamot sa dakbayan kay ang merkado dili man lamang alang sa ganansya kondili alang sa pag-alagad sa atong katawhan,” matod sa konsehal.
“Laing fake news na usab kini,” dugtong niya.
Nanghinaut si Cabanlas nga sutaon una pag-ayo ang maong isyu, ug magmatngon sa mga taho nga makapaalarma sa publiko. (RNQ/SP)
- The Gavel
- 6 days ago
After receiving ₱3 million in December, last year, the House of Hope will get another ₱3 million, Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez revealed in his special report during the 24th Regular Session of the City Council.
He added that the 2025 allocation is currently underway, being processed by the City Finance Office.
Upon assuming office as city councilor and chairperson of the committee on social services, Rodriguez committed to prioritizing and fast-tracking the release of the funds to ensure the continuity of services for the facility and its residents.
Rodriguez also reminded the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) and the House of Hope focal persons to maintain proper and open communication with one another and with other City Government offices.
This, he stressed, is essential “so that our resident-patients, as well as their healthcare providers, will not be denied proper financial, medical, and material assistance at all times.”
Since the city government assumed the operations of the House of Hope, the facility has been allotted ₱3 million annually to support patient integration programs and other operational requirements.
This allocation is separate fr
om the ₱15 million budget for salaries, medicines, supplies, and other essential needs, as the House of Hope now operates under the JR Borja General Hospital system. (JDO/SP)