COUNCILOR Yevonna Yacine B. Emano pushed for the TESDA training support for senior citizens to sustain the pottery-making tradition in Barangay Bulua to address the challenges faced by local potters.
“I believe that the special report of Councilor Balaba was also raised in the previous City Council and even heard at the committee level. We strongly support this because this is about sustainability. If we say this is a product of Cagayan (de Oro), then this can become something we are known for,” Emano said.
She lamented that interest in traditional handicrafts has been declining, but revealed that efforts are underway to keep the craft alive.
She recalled that in late 2023, following Balaba’s earlier report, she had the chance to discuss with TESDA Regional Director Rafael Abrogar III the possibility of integrating pottery into TESDA’s training courses.
“If this can be included for educational purposes, those who enroll can learn pottery as part of the course, and this way, we can sustain it,” she stressed.
Emano also referred to Councilor Gilda O. Go, chair of the committee on senior citizens, to explore on ways to incorporate pottery as a livelihood option for the elderly.
“Our seniors are also looking for sustainable sources of income for their organizations. If TESDA can take this on, the seniors would be happy to be the first or pilot scholars of the government,” the lady councilor added.
She suggested that TESDA representatives, as well as senior citizen groups, be invited when the matter is referred to the committee for further discussion. (JAO/SP/Photo by Councilor Emano FB page)
SI Konsehal George Christopher Goking, chairman sa komite sa trade and commerce, mipasalamat sa mga kawani sa buhatan sa City Economic Enterprises and Business Development Administration (CEEBDA) sa pagbutang og mga timbangan ng bayan sa mga estratehikong lokasyon sa farmers market ug transportation terminal sa Bulua ning syudad.
Dako ang kalipay ni Goking kay kini nga mga timbangan libre nga magamit sa publiko aron pagsiguro nga ang matag konsumedor makakuha sa husto nga timbang sa mga produkto nga ilang gipamalit.
Tumong sa maong lakang sa pag-ila ug pagtangtang sa mga depekto o tampered nga mga timbangan nga makadaut niadtong nagbuhat sa patas nga patigayon ug sa gagmay’ng mamamalitay.
Gani, usa sa gihatagan prioridad karon sa konsehal ang pag-inspeksyon sa mga timbangan nga gipanggamit sulod sa kamerkadohan agig pag-aksyon sa mga reklamo nga sagad niyang gakadawat mahitungod sa problema sa pipila ka timbangan nga giingon dili insakto ang timbang hinungdan nga gusto niyang paimbestigahan.
Niini, si Konsehal Goking mipasalamat sa maong inisyatiba kay kini nagpakita lamang sa adunay pagpakabana sa mulo sa katawhan ug naninguha nga mapatuman ang transparensiya sa mga konsumidor hinungdan iyang gipaabot ang iyang hugot nga suporta sa maong buhatan diha sa paghatod sa de kalidad nga serbisyo sa katawhan. (RNQ/SP)
THE 21st City Council is urging the City Health Office, Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and public and private schools to implement enhanced surveillance, preventive measures, and public information campaign following confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the City.
This directive stemmed from the special report of Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, during the 10th regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, where he expressed alarm over the confirmed eight cases of HFMD in one of the private schools in the city.
Councilor Gaane reported that the said school immediately suspended onsite classes, shifted to asynchronous learning set-up, disinfected classrooms and facilities, and is planning to resume classes on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
As chair of the committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, Councilor Gaane explained that HFMD is generally considered mild and self-limiting but is highly contagious, especially in school settings where children interact closely.
Symptoms include fever, mouth sores, and rashes on the hands and feet, and fully recover within 7 to 10 days. However, complications such as dehydration, or in rare cases, neurological involvement, may occur if not properly managed, he cited.
“We are reminded that vigilance and preparedness are key to preventing wider outbreaks. Let us not wait for HFMD to escalate before acting decisively,” Councilor Gaane pointed out. (JBDacer/SP)