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The city is set to release the remaining subsidies from the 2025 budget for indigent solo parents and senior citizens this October and November.
The release of the remaining subsidies was announced by Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, chairperson of the committee on social services, who has been following up with the concerned departments to address the matter and ensure that the intended assistance reaches the beneficiaries.
During the Executive Budget Hearing for Calendar Year 2027, the Local Finance Committee reported that 1,000 indigent solo parents are expected to receive ₱12,000 each, while 2,500 indigent senior citizens will receive ₱6,000 each.
As chairperson of the committee, Rodriguez stressed the importance of providing adequate funding for programs and services that directly benefit residents, particularly solo parents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens.
The 21st City Council approved Cagayan de Oro City's proposed ₱9.55-billion annual budget for 2027, with Safety, Security, and Human Development among its key priorities. The sector received a ₱4.2 billion allocation to support the welfare and development of Kagay-anons.(JDO)
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Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez served as one of the judges in the culinary competitions during KUMBIRA 2026, held at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, on October 14–16, 2026.
Rodriguez joined fellow judges Chef Cheong Yan See and Chef Melchor Taylo in evaluating participants in the Professional and Students Cooking Competitions, including the Patir and Chicken Humba categories, as well as the Bento Box Competition.
The competitions showcased participants’ culinary skills, creativity, technique, and resourcefulness in transforming local ingredients and Filipino dishes into innovative and appealing creations.
For Rodriguez, being part of the event was an opportunity to recognize the hard work and passion of professional chefs and aspiring culinary practitioners while celebrating Cagayan de Oro’s growing reputation for food and culinary excellence.
With the theme “Three Decades, One Culinary Legacy,” KUMBIRA 2026 celebrated three decades of culinary excellence by providing a platform for chefs and students to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion while highlighting Filipino food heritage. (JDO/SP)
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City Councilor Juancho R. Pascual underscored the importance of sustained local government support, community participation, and interagency cooperation in advancing Cagayan de Oro’s agriculture and fisheries sectors during the 65th founding anniversary of the City Agricultural Productivity Operations Office (APOO), on October 16.
Pascual, chairperson of the City Council’s committee on agriculture, fisheries and aquatic resources, attributed the sector’s achievements to local government support, active participation from farmers and fisherfolk, and collaboration among partner agencies.
He also cited the approval of the Comprehensive Coastal and Fishery Resources Management Ordinance after more than two decades of efforts, describing it as a significant milestone in protecting the city’s coastal and fishery resources and sustaining the livelihoods of fishing communities.
Meanwhile, Acting City Agriculturist Engr. Bernie A. Daba Jr. reaffirmed APOO’s commitment to providing efficient, quality services to local farmers and fisherfolk.
As part of the anniversary celebration, APOO distributed agricultural equipment and inputs to farmer-beneficiaries, including plastic drums, ube plantlets, 11,000 mushroom fruiting bags, high-density polyethylene pipes, and solar-powered water pumps.
The celebration was attended by members of the 21st City Council, including Councilors Gigi Go and Christopher George Goking, representatives of farmers’ and fisherfolk’s cooperatives and associations, city government officials, and national government partner agencies. (PGU/SP)
