The 21st City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez approved the Development Permit (DP) of Cagayan de Oro Resettlement and Socialized Housing Project -1, Phase 3 Extension (CDORSHP-1 P3 Extn) Talongan Village (an on-site project), located at Sitio Calaanan, Barangay Canitoan.
The project covers 19,818 square meters, which aims to provide affordable housing for families in the community.
The housing is expected to feature amenities, such as open green spaces, community centers, and essential services to enhance families’ living experience.
The legislation was endorsed by the committees on subdivision, housing development, and landed estate and on laws and rules chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas. (JBD/SP)
Councilor Gigi Go, chairperson of the committee on cooperatives, joined cooperative leaders, local officials, and community members during the groundbreaking ceremony of the FICCOVILLE-IV Subdivision on June 18, 2026, in Sitio Palalan, Barangay Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City.
The ceremony commenced with a blessing of the project site, followed by the symbolic laying of a time capsule, signifying the shared aspirations and vision for the development and the future communities it will serve.
In her message, Go emphasized the vital role of cooperatives in community-building and inclusive development. She noted the project reflects the broader mission of the cooperative movement, not only in promoting savings and financial growth but also in helping families achieve the dream of homeownership and a better quality of life.Also present during the event were FICCO President Nicolas H. Veronilla, Chief Executive Officer Edgardo A. Micayabas, Councilor Edgar Cabanlas, and barangay officials.
The project is expected to provide more families with access to safe and sustainable housing while further demonstrating the positive impact of the cooperative movement in community development. (JDO/SP)
Updated: Jul 2
Seeking to address the city's long-standing need for a permanent judicial complex, Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez urged the immediate implementation and construction of the proposed new Hall of Justice in Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City.
In his special report during the 41st Regular Session, Rodriguez stressed that the city has been without a permanent Hall of Justice for eleven years since the previous facility was destroyed by fire.
At present, the city's courts operate from a leased building along Masterson Avenue in Upper Carmen, which continues to face challenges related to inadequate facilities, limited space, and security concerns. These issues affect judges, court personnel, lawyers, litigants, and members of the public.
Rodriguez also noted that significant efforts have already been undertaken to advance the project. During the 18th and 19th Congresses, 2nd District Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez filed legislative measures seeking the allocation of ₱2 Billion for the construction of a new Hall of Justice in Cagayan de Oro.
According to Rodriguez, it is no longer fitting for a highly urbanized city like Cagayan de Oro to remain without a modern and dignified Hall of Justice. He added that the construction of a new Hall of Justice would improve court operations, strengthen security measures, protect litigants' privacy and promote a more efficient, accessible, and responsive justice system for all Kagay-anons.
In view of this, Rodriguez appealed to his fellow council members to support a resolution urging the
to immediately commence the implementation and construction of the Hall of Justice in Barangay Indahag. The 21st City Council subsequently approved the measure, signaling its unified support for the long-awaited judicial infrastructure project. (JDO/SP)