THE 21st City Council, headed by City Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, congratulates and commends nine outstanding Kagay-anons for their impressive performances at the recent World Pickleball Championship held in Bali, Indonesia.
During its regular session on Monday, presided over by Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Councilor Roger G. Abaday, the council passed a resolution recognizing the athletes’ achievements, citing that they have brought honor and pride to the city. The resolution highlighted their multiple medals and awards in various categories, showcasing their excellence on the international stage.
The Kagay-anon medalists are as follows: Mr. Kapitan Chaves (champion-men’s doubles); Mr. Dominic Morilla (2nd runner up); Mr. Juan Paulo Fermin (champion and 1st runner up -men’s singles and doubles); Mr. Ian Malacaman (champion and semifinalist-men’s single and doubles); Ms. Honey Gilles (champion and 1st runner up -women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles); and Ms. Hizen Novi Melendez (champion – women’s doubles and 1st runner up mixed doubles).
Also recognized were Ms. Cyrill Dinle Robeniol (1st runner up – mixed doubles and 2nd runner up-men’s single); Ms. Tiny Denosta (semi-finalist – women’s singles); and Scooby Sia Casiño (champion – mixed doubles).
Councilor Imee Rose P. Moreno, who sponsored the resolution, expressed pride and support for these Kagay-anons, recognizing their hard work and perseverance. “Pickleball is one of the fastest sports in the country, we should be very proud that there are Kagay-anons vying for world pickleball championship title,” she said. (JBD/SP)
- The Gavel
- Sep 30
GITAKDANG mopahigayon og ocular inspection ang komite sa games and amusement sa konseho ubos ni Konsehal Roger Abaday diha sa Bulua Cockpit Arena ug Lumbia Octagon Sports Arena.
Kini nunot sa ilang aplikasyon pagrenew sa ilang prangkisa sa sabongan.
Hinoon, mipasabot ang representante sa maong duha ka sabungan nga hapsay ug walay mga nagreklamo nga ilang nadawat hinungdan nga kampanti kini nga magpadayon sa ilang operasyon.
Si Konsehal Abaday mipasabot nga tungod kay kini renewal man, importante nga ilang sundon ang tanang gikinahanglang rekisitos ug giya alang sa maong katuyoan.
Subay niini, giduso ni Abaday ang aplikasyon ngadto sa City Legal Office alang sa ilang rekomendasyon ug ang pagpahigayon og inspection ingon man pagduso og report ngadto sa komite. (JRG/SP)
THE City Council of Cagayan de Oro, led by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, approved two ordinances that will provide much-needed farm machinery to marginal farmers to improve productivity and enhance income opportunities in the agricultural communities of the city.
This, as the Council authorized Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) for the grant of cassava grater, moisture meter, and corn sheller, to be distributed to farmer associations or cooperatives.
These equipment will help reduce post-harvest losses, improve processing efficiency, and increase the profitability of marginal farmers.
In addition, the Council also authorized Mayor Uy to sign another MOA with DA-RFO 10 for the grant of one unit 4WD farm tractor to support land preparation and farm operations to expand farm produce while lowering labor costs.
Under the ordinances, the DA-RFO 10 will monitor the operation and maintenance of the projects, while the City Agriculturist’s Office will be responsible for securing the equipment prior to turnover, orienting beneficiaries, and ensuring sustainable and optimum use. (FDC/SP)
