- The Gavel
- Oct 8
TO ensure the integrity of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) enlistment in Cagayan de Oro City, the 21st City Council approved a resolution authorizing the partnership of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the city government, and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for the program’s implementation.
Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, in his special report, emphasized the need for verification mechanisms to ensure that only bona fide Filipino citizens benefit from the YAKAP program.
The PSA’s participation, according to him, will strengthen the registration process and help prevent duplication or fraudulent entries among beneficiaries.
YAKAP is a rebranded and enhanced version of the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KONSULTA), which aims to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare to Filipinos through enhanced primary care benefits.
The program includes the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT), offering up to ₱20,000 worth of outpatient medicines per year and free basic laboratory tests for registered members.
Cagayan de Oro currently has 25 accredited YAKAP centers, enabling wider access to primary care and preventive health services.
The City Council, led by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, likewise approved a separate measure commending PhilHealth Regional Office-10, under the leadership of Vice President Delio A. Aseron II, for their continued partnership in advancing local healthcare delivery in the city. (JBD/SP)
GIHINGUSGAN ni konsehal Roger Abaday, chairman sa komite sa public order and safety, nga kinahanglan i-revisit ang ordinansa kalabot sa parking space sa mga establisemento sa syudad human nag-viral ang open letter sa usa ka netizen kalabot sa pagbabag sa mga sidewalks sa usa ka dakong mall ning syudad.
Kini ang unod sa special report ni Konsehal Roger Abaday atol sa sesyon niadtong lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez.
Sumala ni Abaday nga nakahatag kini og delikado ug purwisyo ilabi na sa mga senior citizen ug mga tawo nga adunay kabilinggan sa panglawas kun PWDs.
Tungod sa gipangbutang nga mga talamnon sa kilid sa dalan, wala nay insaktong loading ug unloading space sa mga mananakay, matod ni Konsehal Abaday.
Malaumon ang konsehal nga mahatagan kini sa igong pagtagad ug sutaon kun kini nahisubay ba sa lagda sa balaod sa syudad.
Ang maong giduso ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez ngadto sa komite sa Public Utilities ni Konsehal Eric Salcedo ug sa komite sa ways and means ni Konsehal George Christopher Goking alang sa tukmang aksyon ug rekomendasyon. (MLR/SP/Photo by Raquel Ang & JRGalano)
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez called for the immediate release of the ₱200,000 financial assistance allocated to each barangay in Cagayan de Oro City, during the joint meeting of the committees on environment, barangay affairs, way and means, and health.
Rodriguez emphasized that the timely distribution of the subsidy is crucial for barangays to effectively sustain their waste collection programs and daily operations.
“Mr. Chair, kinahanglan timely ang ₱200,000 para sa solid waste management kada barangay. Kung malangay og 3 to 6 months, lisod na kaayo kay dako kaayo ni’g gamit sa mga barangay, base sa akong kasinatian,” he said.
Drawing from his experience as former Punong Barangay of Nazareth, Rodriguez stressed that delays in fund releases significantly impact barangay operations, particularly in managing waste collection and disposal.
He also urged the committee to identify the department responsible for the delay in processing the assistance.
“If possible, the funds should be released on time because our barangays urgently need them. Waste management cannot wait,” Rodriguez reiterated.
The ₱200,000 aid for garbage management is provided by the City Government under the program of the Office of City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy. It serves as vital support for barangays in ensuring the efficient delivery of waste management services across the city. (JDO/SP)
