ARON maas-asan ug masiguro ang kapasidad sa magdumala sa pagkolekta sa basura sa syudad, atong dapiton sa tigom sa komite sa environment ang kontraktor sa basura aron paminawon ang ilang mga plano.
Kini ang sugyot ni Konsehal Roger Abaday, chairman sa komite sa public order and safety, atol sa tigom sa komite diin gituki ang problema sa pagkolekta sa basura sa kabarangayan sa syudad.
Sumala ni Konsehal Roger Abaday nga kinahanglan kumpleto sa garbage trucks ug personahe ang kontraktor subay sa gisita nga gabayan ug lagda sa syudad aron masiguro nga makolekta sa insakto nga oras ug adlaw ang basura sa kabarangayan.
Nanawagan usab ang konsehal sa mga opisyal sa barangay nga motabang pagpasabot sa ilang katawhan pinaagi sa insaktong paglabay sa basura sa ilang dapit.
Niini malaumon si Konsehal Abaday nga mahatagan sa tukmang solusyon ang kasamtangan giatubang nga problema sa pagkolekta sa basura sa dakbayan. (MLR/SP/Photo from Bombo Radyo CDO)
- The Gavel
- Sep 12
THE City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, chaired by Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, is reviewing the proposed ordinance that seeks to institutionalize newborn screening in the city.
The said proposed measure, authored by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, is designed to ensure early detection and intervention for infants with illnesses to improve child health outcomes.
During the recent meeting, Vice Mayor Rodriguez emphasized the importance of newborn screening to ensure that newborns in the city benefit from early diagnosis and treatment.
She also urged the J.R. Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) and the City Legal Office to submit their comments to expedite the passage of the said proposed measure.
A representative of City Health Office manifested that the proposal is already included in the budget for 2025 through its special health fund.
“We have allotted ₱3.5 million for 2,000 infants at ₱1,700 each,” she said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Michael June C. Perez, chief of the city hospital, said that newborn screening is already part of their package in the hospital. The hospital has inquired with the City Finance to incorporate the proposal in their next annual budget, he added.
With this, Councilor Gaane asked the City Legal and JRBGH to submit their recommendations and supporting documents as soon as possible to facilitate the smooth formulation and implementation of the ordinance.
Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez and Aga Suan were present during the meeting. (JBD/SP/Photos by OVM & Councilor Gaane FB page)
- The Gavel
- Sep 12
COUNCILOR Moreno Y. Daba IV, chair of the City Council committee on education, attended his first meeting with the Local School Board (LSB), joining SchoolsDivision Superintendent Dr. Roy Angelo Gazo and fellow board members and stakeholders.
The meeting placed emphasis on the importance of synergy between the local government and the Department of Education (DepEd) in addressing challenges faced by schools, particularly in resource management, infrastructure, and support programs for teachers and students.
Councilor Daba expressed his commitment to working closely with the board and education stakeholders to strengthen initiatives that will uplift the quality of education in Cagayan de Oro.
“As this is my first time to sit in the Local School Board meeting, I look forward to meaningful collaboration with Superintendent Dr. Gazo and all our educationpartners,” Councilor Daba shared in a post.
Daba assured that the City Council, through his committee, will continue to support measures that prioritize education as a cornerstone of the city’s development.
The LSB is the educational arm of the city government with a key platform for aligning education-related programs, policies, and resource allocation to ensure that the needs of schools and learners in the city are effectively addressed. (JAO/SP/Photos from Councilor Daba’s FB page)
