Updated: Jul 1
DAKONG uyon si Konsehal Aga Suan, minority floor leader, sa sugyot pag-amendar sa Chapter 109 sa Codified Ordinance nga may kalabotan sa Sale of Rugby.
Kini ang gibutyag sa konsehal atol sa hiniusang tigom sa komite sa public order and safety ni Konsehal Roger Abaday, komite sa barangay affairs ni Konsehal Marlo Tabac ug sa komite sa trade and commerce ni Konsehal Christopher George Goking diin gituki ang taho ni Konsehal Roger Abaday kabahin sa problema sa mga minors nga gasinlok sa rugby ug ang pagpamaligya niini ngadto sa minor de edad.
Atol sa maong tigom, giklaro sa representante sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) nga wala silay datus bahin sa minors nga naggamit og rugby solvent, toluene base o substances apan aduna silay gihimong educational drive sa mga tunghaan nga bawal ang maong matang nga substance ug gilimit sa pagbaligya sa tanang minor.
Giklaro usab sa PDEA nga walay balaod nga nagdili sa pagbaligya sa rugby solvent tungod kay dili man kini illegal substance ug ang problema kay ang mga hamtong maoy namaligya pinaagi sa binotelya sa maabot nga presyo ngadto sa mga kabataan.
Niini, dakong uyon si Konsehal Aga Suan nga maamendar ang maong balaod aron sa pag-regulate sa pagbaligya sa rugby. (RNQ/SP)
Updated: Jul 2
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, chair of the consumer protection committee, supported the ordinance requiring public and private market vendors and other business establishments engaged in retail transactions to use duly calibrated or verified digital or electronic weighing scales.
The said ordinance, authored by Councilor George Christopher Goking, aims to protect every peso that consumers spend in the market by modernizing local markets.
Rodriguez echoed his support for the said measure, noting it underwent a series of committee hearings and consultations with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) led by DTI Misamis Oriental Provincial Director Jesusa Abear, members of the business sector, and vendors from the city's public markets.
He pointed out that calibrated digital devices also level off the ground, especially in fair trade practices.
Rodriguez commended Goking for championing the ordinance, describing it as a measure that strengthens consumer protection and promotes fair trade practices in the city. (JDO/SP)
Updated: Jul 2
“Nisaka kita kay naningkamot man.”
This was the remark of Economic Enterprise Committee Chairperson Councilor Edgar Cabanlas following the presentation of the City Economic Enterprises and Business Development Administration (CEEBDA) on its accomplishment report for 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
According to the report, CEEBDA generated a total revenue of ₱112,538,893 in CY 2025. For the first quarter of 2026, revenue reached ₱35,114,130.42, reflecting an increase of ₱573,881.72 or 1.66 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
The increase was attributed to higher assessed business values, improved enforcement and collection efficiency, and better compliance among stallholders.
While expressing appreciation for the positive revenue performance, Cabanlas emphasized that there remains room for improvement, particularly in market management, operational systems, and the maintenance of public order and safety.
He stressed that revenue growth should be accompanied by continued efforts to improve services and ensure a safe and orderly environment for vendors, consumers, and other stakeholders.
In this regard, the councilor called on PMAJ Peter L. Tajor, Station Commander of Police Station 2, and Engr. Nonito Oclarit to further strengthen coordination and enforcement measures within the market area.
He noted that Cogon remains one of the city's busiest commercial centers, making effective coordination among concerned offices essential in maintaining peace and order, ensuring public safety, and promoting a conducive business environment. (SPE/SP)