Proposed city accountancy school ordinance up for discussion

The proposed ordinance establishing the Cagayan de Oro City Accountancy School (CDOCAS) as a public institution for accountancy education will be taken up by the City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Moreno Y. Daba IV.

The proposed school is envisioned as a permanent learning institution focused on delivering high-quality accountancy education that produces graduates who meet national licensure standards and contribute to public service, local governance, and economic growth.

Under the measure, the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program will aim to develop technically proficient and ethically grounded professionals, prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, and promote public accountability and fiscal discipline.

It will adopt outcomes-based education and undergo regular review to ensure alignment with evolving professional and regulatory standards, The Gavel learned. (JAO/SP)

Out of school youth gihatagan prayoridad ni Sacala

PADAYONG naningkamot si Konsehal Kenneth John Sacala, chairman sa komite sa youth and sports development, nga mahatagan sa kaarangan ug mapalambo ang serbisyo alang sa mga Out of School Youth (OSY) sa dakbayan.

Sa programa sa radyo niadtong Mierkoles nga Ang Konseho Karon, gitaho sa konsehal ang ilang gipahigayon nga strategic planning di pa lang dugay diin lakip sa ilang gihatagan og atensyon ang kabatan-onang  wala na mag-eskwela kon Out of School Youth.

Sumala ni Sacala nga sa maong panagtigom kauban nila ang Out of School Development Alliance nga gilangkoban sa nagkalain laing buhatan nga adunay mga programa sa kabatan-onan ug ilang gitutokan ang kasamtangan ug umaabot pang programa sa kabatan-onan nga maghatag kaarangan sa ilang kinabuhi.

Malaumon si Sacala nga pinaagi sa pagtinabangay sa mga hintungdang  ahensya  makab-ot ang gitinguhang kaarangan ug malamboon nga serbisyo  alang  mga out of school youth. (JRG/SP)

Subd comm backs NHA Brgy Nazareth housing project development permit

THE City Council committee on subdivision, housing development, and landed estate chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas favorably endorsed the application for a Development Permit (DP) for the National Housing Authority’s (NHA) housing project in Barangay Nazareth.

This is in response to the request from the Nazareth Council headed by Punong Barangay Atty. Regine Beatrice Rodriguez, who articulated the housing needs of its constituents in the area.

During the committee meeting, PB Rodriguez informed the committee that the informal settlers, previously known as the Nazareth Landless Association, were victims of the large fire that occurred last February 2023.

They have sought assistance from both the barangay council and the landowner to secure permanent housing solutions.

They diligently complied with the requirements set by the City Engineer’s Office to put road access, drainage systems, and adequate solar lights to meet planning standards, she added.

“We also sought the help of the registered owner of the parcel of land, which is the archdiocese, (and) the NHA (National Housing Authority) was very kind to acknowledge the dire need for this housing program,” said Rodriguez.

Councilor Cabanlas said the City Council has a protocol to inspect the area. However, he said in view of the urgency of the request, the committee will forego with the requirement.

With this, Councilors Jonjon Rodriguez, Yvy Emano, and Yan Lam Lim favorably moved the approval of the application and endorsed the same to the committee on laws and rules for appropriate action. (JBD/SP)