Members of the 21st City Council joined Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, business leaders, policymakers, government officials, and other stakeholders gathered during the Cagayan de Oro Investment Forum and Mayor’s Night, held as part of the opening activities of the 35th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) in the city. The event brought together key stakeholders from across Mindanao to strengthen partnerships, explore investment opportunities, and promote initiatives that supp

“Wala mo’y lain buhaton, mu-gawas ra mo sa inyong balay ug makig-sadya ta karong Higalaay Festival”. City Council committee on tourism Chairperson, Councilor Joyleen Mercedes “Girlie” L. Balaba invited Kagay-anons to come out and join the Higalaay Festival festivities following the 48th Regular Session of the City Council on August 10, 2026. As chair of the committee on tourism, she has been actively involved in the preparation and coordination of the fiesta celebration acti

GIPANAWAGAN ni Konsehal Joyleen Mercedes “Girlie” Balaba ang pagpreserba sa makasaysayanong Southeast Asia Rural Social Leadership Institute (SEARSOLIN) building sulod sa Manresa Town taliwala sa nagpadayon nga “Campus of the Future” project sa Xavier University. Sa iyang special report atol sa sesyon sa Konseho sa Dakbayan niadtong Lunes, Mayo 11, si Balaba mibutyag nga adunay mga XU alumni nga misupak sa maong Campus of the Future project nga gipasiugdahan sa developer nga

Councilor Girlie Balaba proposed a resolution to adopt an official invocation song, written by national artist from Bukidnon, Datu Rodelio “Waway” Saway , for use in formal government affairs of the city. The said composition, commissioned by Mayor Rolando Uy himself, would promote values of unity, guidance, peace, and responsibility beyond politics and personal interests, Balaba said. But according to Majority Floor Leader Councilor Edgar Cabanlas , prayer is a personal act

After having been temporarily shelved for two months, the proposed ordinance institutionalizing the Higaonon word ‘Maayad’ as the official greeting of service-oriented establishments in the city is seeing brighter days. This, after the committee on tourism, chaired by Councilor Girlie Balaba, in a recent meeting recommended to refer the said measure to the City Legal Office to check its legal soundness. It may be recalled that last September 23, this year, Balaba’s commi

In a joint committee meeting of the committees on tourism and on economic enterprises, the Barangay Cugman council and its Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) expressed their concern over the potential closure of the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village. In a communication endorsed by Barangay Administrator Dr. Bernardo Roa IV and Punong Barangay Ma. Luisa Aldeguer, the barangay council conveyed their intention to take part in managing the facility, which is