DURING its 117th regular session, the 20th City Council of Cagayan de Oro unanimously approved the “Ordinance Creating the Cagayan de Oro Golden Justice Zone,” principally authored by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez and co-authored by Councilor Girlie Balaba.
The ordinance institutionalizes the role of the city government in the existing Justice Zone, headed by Executive Judge Arthur Abudiente, reinforcing efforts to protect children from foreign pedophiles, traffickers, and online exploitation in Northern Mindanao.
It also supports educational programs and community-based initiatives to prevent online child abuse, ensuring a safer environment for future generations.
In her message, VM Bebot emphasized that the ordinance is one of the many critical steps in making the city safe from any form of online sexual abuse and exploitation.
VM Bebot also extended her gratitude to the 20th City Council members, the Committee on Social Services chaired by Councilor Balaba, and all stakeholders who contributed to the ordinance’s development.
“Our efforts must go beyond policymaking. We must ensure that victims receive ultimate justice,” VM Bebot affirmed.
The ordinance is a by-product of discussions during the Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) meeting held on August 7-8, 2024, spearheaded by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Department of Justice, which focused on enhancing the capabilities of law enforcers and the judiciary to combat internet-based crimes against children. (JDOpema/SP)
BUOT lang masiguro ni Konsehal Joey Abbu, Jr., chairman sa komite sa labor and employment, kung anaa paba ang city pound facility ug unsay mahitabo sa mga hayop nga dinakpan kon kini dili malukat sa tag-iya.
Atol sa sesyon sa konseho niadtong Lunes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez diin ilang gikompirmahan ang katudloan ni Dr. Helen Ann Tacondong isip City Veterinarian, si Konsehal Abbu nangutana usab kon giunsa pag-ila sa maong buhatan sa tag-iya sa mga hayop ug unsaon pagkahibalo sa tag-iya nga makuha ang ilang mga mananap labina nga gitagaan lamang og 72 ka oras o tulo (3) ka adlaw ang mga pet owners sa pagkuha sa ilang mga hayop.
Sa iyang tubag, si Dr Tacondong mibutyag nga 12% porsyento lang ang nag-claim sa ilang mga hayop. Samtang adunay duha ang kapilian kon dili malukat ang dinakpang mananap nga mao mercy killing o humane euthanasia subay sa National Law ubos sa Anti-Rabies Act ug sa balaod sa dakbayan.
Gipasabot ni Tacandong nga dili ma-akomodar sa city pound facility diha sa Barangay Balubal sa kadaghan sa nadakpang mananap ug kung walay mosagop sa maong mga hayop, moresulta gyud sa mercy killing pero gisuro sa buhatan nga gisunod gayud ang tawhanong paagi sa pagpatay sa mga hayop. Gani ang siyudad migasto og P300 kada hayop alang sa euthanasia.
Ang ilang buhatan nagmugna og Barangay Pamatong Team aron direkta matubag ang problema sa naglatagaw nga mga iro ug adunay regular nga eskedyol kada Lunes ug Martes depende sa naghangyo nga mga barangay. (RNQuiblat/SP)
CITY hall employees who recently retired from government service may now get paid by the city government.
This, as the 20th City Council during its regular session presided over by City Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, enacted separate ordinances appropriating respective amounts for the payments of terminal leave pay of employees previously assigned in the City Health Insurance Office and City Equipment Depot, and J.R. Borja General Hospital (JRBGH).
The legislators likewise passed an ordinance granting salary grade increase and differential benefits to employees of the City College of Cagayan de Oro.
The legislations were reviewed and endorsed by the committees on finance, budget and appropriations and on laws and rules chaired by Councilor Yan Lam Lim and Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas, respectively. (JBDacer/SP)