NANAWAGAN si Konsehal Roger Abaday, chairman sa komite sa environment, sa tanang mga konsumedor sa Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) nga kinahanglan magpakabana ug moapil sa himoong Public Hearing aron mapaabot ang mga sentimento kabahin sa giplanong pag-usbaw sa balayronon sa tubig.
Kini ang unod sa special report ni Konsehal Abaday atol sa sesyon sa Konseho niadtong Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez.
Sumala ni Abaday nga angayan matun-an ang mga legalidad sa maong probisyon aron masuta kon nahisubay ba kini sa lagda sa Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) ug sa Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) nga maoy adunay gahom sa pag-aprobar sa water rate increase.
Nasayran nga gikan sa 218 pesos nga minimum nga balayronon sa tubig moabot na kini sa 294 pesos kung ipadayon ang pagpatuman sa 40-percent nga water rate increase sa Cagayan de Oro Water District.
Ang maong sugyot ni Konsehal Abaday giduso ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez ngadto sa komite sa public utilities ni Konsehal Eric Salcedo ug sa komite sa barangay affairs ni Konsehal Marlo Tabac alang sa dugang pagtuon ug rekomendasyon. (MLR/SP)
The Committee on Laws & Rules favorably acted on the application of Bukidnon Hydro Energy Corporation for the passage of a resolution interposing no objection to its Bulanog-Batang Hydroelectric Power Project.
During the committee meeting presided by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas, the project was presented as a 33.9-megawatt run-of-river (ROR) renewable energy facility located in Barangay Besigan, Cagayan de Oro City, and Barangay Sto. Niño, Talakag, Bukidnon.
Addressing concerns regarding the possible drying up of the Cagayan de Oro River, the corporation assured the committee that the project would waste no water.
Instead, river water will only be diverted through the facility and subsequently returned to its natural channel. The corporation further emphasized that the project has undergone public consultations and secured the necessary endorsements and clearances, including barangay resolutions, position papers from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
The City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) likewise expressed support for the project based on its evaluation, citing its environmental benefits. According to CLENRO, the hydropower facility is expected to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lessening dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
Councilor Agapito Suan manifested his objection to the proposed project. (JDO/SP)
Councilor Gilda O. Go recently attended the Induction of Officers of the Upper Gusa Senior Citizens Chapter for the 2026–2029 term, with Mayor Rolando A. Uy as inducting officer.
As chairperson of the committee on senior citizens, Go reaffirmed her steadfast support for the elderly sector, emphasizing that the leadership, wisdom, and continued service of senior citizens remain invaluable in fostering community development and social cohesion.
The induction ceremony highlighted the commitment of both local leaders and senior citizens to strengthen programs and initiatives that promote the welfare, active participation, and empowerment of older persons. It also underscored the vital role that senior citizens play in helping build a stronger and more inclusive Cagayan de Oro City. (JAO/SP)
