- The Gavel
- Dec 3
CITY Councilor Des Dahino continues to bring joy to children in the city through her “AbrakaDES” activity, a program combining a magic show and a feeding initiative designed to create enjoyable and wholesome experiences for young audiences and the young at heart.
Most recently, Councilor Dahino and her team visited Barangay Pigsag-an as part of the community’s Araw ng Pigsag-an celebration.
Prior to this, the AbrakaDES team also visited Barangay Pagalungan, Barangay Tumpagon during its Araw ng Tumpagon celebration, and Barangay Bayabas in line with the city’s Children’s Month observance last November.
As chairperson of the City Council’s committee on women and family relations, Councilor Dahino emphasized that the program is part of her commitment to promoting the welfare of children and creating meaningful experiences that foster positive experience and community involvement.
She also extended her gratitude to the barangay councils led by Punong Barangay Sonny Rondahan for their cooperation and continued support in bringing the activity to their respective barangays. (SPE/SP)
NAGTUO si Konsehal Eric Salcedo, chairman sa komite sa environment, nga dako og makatabang aron ma-improbar ang pagkolekta sa mga basura sa syudad kon hatagan sa insentibo ang kabarangayan.
Kini human gituki atol sa tigom sa komite ang sugyot pag-revisit sa ordinansa kabahin sa City Solid Waste Management sa tuyo nga strikto ug hingpit kining ipatuman.
Sumala ni Salcedo nga nakita niyang maningkamot ang mga opisyal sa kabarangayan sa pagpatuman sa maong balaod kon adunay insentibo nga mahatag kanila nga maoy maggamit nga suholan alang sa ilang mga kawani nga gitahasan alang sa maong matang sa programa.
Niini giduso ni konsehal Eric Salcedo ang maong sugyot sa opisina sa City Local Environment and Natural Resources ug uban pang buhatan sa goberno lokal alang sa dugang pagtuon ug rekomendasyon. (MLR/SP)
THE committee on public works, chaired by Councilor Al Legaspi Sr., convened last Friday, November 28, to address concerns raised over several infrastructure projects in the city’s uptown area.
The discussion stemmed from a letter sent by Mr. Astrid Bana, president of the Federation of Uptown Village Homeowners Associations, Inc. (FUVHOAs), to the Office of Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez.
In his letter, Mr. Bana raised issues involving the drainage outfall of the ongoing drainage project, the pedestrian overpass, and the median installed along Masterson Avenue for solar street lights.
He noted that residents are particularly concerned about the placement of the openings since no consultation was done before the implementation of the projects in their area.
The residents know the terrain best and will be most affected by any changes, he further emphasized.
During the committee meeting, Councilor Aga Suan moved for a joint ocular inspection to be conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City Engineer’s Office.
The committee recommended that representatives from FUVHOAs, along with officials from the concerned barangays, be invited to join the on-site inspection to ensure better coordination and open communication.
The joint inspection is scheduled on the morning of December 11, 2025. (SPE/SP)
