In line with the National No Smoking Month, City Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane urged city residents to protect public health by refraining from cigarette smoking.
As chair of the City Council committee on health, he encouraged residents to model smoke-free behavior and to talk with young people about the risks of nicotine and tobacco products.
“I am reminding everyone that every cigarette avoided, every vape refused, and every healthy choice made is a step toward a stronger future for the next generation”, he said.
The councilor also reminds everyone to start making small concrete changes by avoiding smoking areas, refusing offers of cigarettes or vapes, and reaching out for help to quit. (JBD/SP)
Councilor Alam Lim formally took his oath as a member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Regional Council for Region-10.
In a recent ceremony held in Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Lim who is the President of PCL Cagayan de Oro City Chapter, was appointed to the regional board as a representative of the city.
In his message, Councilor Lim extended his gratitude to his colleagues for their trust and confidence.
The PCL is an organization that promotes the welfare of local legislators and strengthens collaboration among councilors in pursuing responsive and effective local governance.
With his appointment with to PCL Regional Council Board of Directors, Lim is expected to contribute to regional initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing the capacities of local government officials and fostering stronger cooperation among local legislative bodies throughout the region. (JAO/SP)
Updated: Jun 9
GIKALIPAY ni Konsehal George Christopher Goking, chairman sa komite sa trade and commerce, nga opisyal nang nag-abli ang bodega sa National Food Authority (NFA) diha sa Barangay Patag, ning syudad.
Gipahibalo sa konsehal nga nagsugod niadtong Lunes, Hunyo 1, ning tuig ang direktang pagbaligya sa tag-₱20 matag kilo nga bugas ngadto sa publiko diha sa NFA Patag bodega.
Mahinumdoman nga kini ang kusganong gihangyo sa konsehal ngadto sa NFA human nasinati ang kapurwisyo sa pagdagsa sa mga tawo aron sa pag-avail sa tag-P20 nga kilo nga bugas diha sa NFA warehouse sa Baloy, Barangay Tablon.
Dakong kahigayunan kini alang sa tanang katawhan nga makapahimulos sa maong programa sa kagamhanan ug makapalit sa barato apan de kalidad nga bugas para sa ilang pamilya.
Padayon natong dad-on ang mga serbisyong direkta nga makatabang sa katawhan ug makapagaan sa ilang adlaw-adlaw nga kagastohan, sumpay ni Goking. (RNQ/SP)