To improve nutrition of schoolchildren, the city government and its partners, Jollibee Group Foundation and Alrose Group of Companies, joined together during the turnover and blessing of the Busog, Lusog, Talino (BLT) Central Kitchen at East City Central School.
Councilor Moreno Y. Daba IV, representing Mayor Rolando Uy, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing hunger and malnutrition among learners, noting that proper nutrition plays a vital role in a child’s academic performance and overall development.
He also conveyed Mayor Uy’s gratitude to the partner organizations for extending assistance to the city’s educational sector through sustainable feeding initiatives.
Daba said that the establishment of the BLT Central Kitchen reflects the city government’s commitment to ensuring that children are not only educated but are also healthy and well-nourished.
He added that programs centered on nutrition and learning help build a stronger foundation for the youth and contribute to the city’s long-term development.
The turnover and blessing ceremony were also graced by the representatives from the local government, school officials, partner organizations, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders. (JAO/SP)
CITY Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Councilor committee on health, nutrition and health insurance, presided over the meeting of the City AIDS Council to discuss community health programs to combat the rising cases of HIV and AIDS.
The council discussed its preparations for the upcoming international AIDS Candlelight Memorial, scheduled on May 17, 2026.
Councilor Gaane emphasized the significance of the annual memorial in honoring those lost to AIDS and to promote awareness about the ongoing epidemic.
“This yearly event remembers people who passed away due to HIV and AIDS and continues to promote awareness, care, and support for prevention efforts,” he said.
The City AIDS Council likewise discussed various programs strengthening the city’s response to HIV and AIDS in 2026.
These plans include increased access to testing services, educational outreach efforts, and partnerships with local organizations to provide resources for at-risk populations.
Councilor Gaane reiterated the necessity of a comprehensive approach to address not only medical needs but also the social stigma associated with the disease.
“We must ensure that our initiatives are inclusive, accessible, and effective,” he said. (JBD/SP)
Updated: May 12
HUGTANONG nipadayag sa ilang hugot nga pagsupak sa House Bill No. 621 ang mga tribal councils sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro nga gipangulohan ni IPMR Konsehal Datu Roberto Cabaring.
Sa tigom sa komite sa cultural communities kagahapon diha sa konseho nga gitambungan sa mga hintungdang ahensya, ang mga tribal leaders sa dakbayan ingon man ang National Commission on Indigenous People sa Misamis Oriental hiniusang nipadayag sa ilang pagsupak sa gidusong sugyot balaodnon kay matod pa kon mapasa kaini dunay mawala nga opisina sa National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) nga mao ang Ancestral Domain Office (ADO) nga maoy ga delineate ug ga rekognisar sa mga kayotaan sa mga IPs.
Sumala pa nga sa maong balaod, ang katungod sa pagdelineate ug pag-rekognisar sa yuta ihatag na kini sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ug ubang ahensya mga diin lahi na ang isitar nga mga rekisitos nga mahimong magpalisod sa mga lumad diha sa pagproseso sa ilang kayutaan.
Niini, nagpasalamat si Konsehal Cabaring sa tanang nipayadag sa ilang huna-huna pagsupak sa maong gisugyot nga balaodnon sa kaoluhan. (JRG/SP)