SP dismisses complaint vs Brgy Canitoan officials

THROUGH a resolution, the 20th City Council, during its regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, adopted the order of the Committee on Ethics and Blue Ribbon chaired by Councilor Edgar S. Cabanlas which dismisses the administrative case filed by Punong Barangay Lancelot B. Padla against some officials of Barangay Canitoan.

It can be recalled that Padla sued the former punog barangay of Canitoan and former Barangay Treasurer and Barangay Secretary “for failure to turn over the complete 2023 financial report, including the liquidation and disbursement documents to the current barangay administration”.

The Blue Ribbon Committee ruled to dismiss the said case considering that the City Council has no jurisdiction over the cause of action of the complainant.

The legislation was sponsored by the Committees on Ethics and Blue Ribbon and on Laws and Rules both chaired by Councilor Cabanlas.

City Council honors late Aegis vocalist Mercy Sunot

During the regular session on Monday, the City Council expressed its deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Mercy Sunot, one of the lead vocalists of the renowned Aegis Band.

Councilor Joyleen Mercedes L. Balaba, author of the Resolution, cited Sunot's immense impact on music and culture, emphasizing that her artistry brought honor and pride to Cagayan de Oro and the entire country.

Sunot, a Kagay-anon artist celebrated for her powerful voice and iconic contributions to Original Pilipino Music (OPM), passed away on November 18, 2024, after battling breast and lung cancer.

The Aegis Band, widely acclaimed for hits such as "Halik," "Basang-Basa sa Ulan," and "Luha," remains a household name in the Philippines and among Filipino communities abroad.

Balaba also recommended Sunot's posthumous recognition, stating that her global influence and cultural contributions warrant acknowledgment from her hometown.

This recognition, she said, serves as a testament to the city's commitment to honoring Kagay-anons who have excelled in their respective fields.

The City Council Committee on Tourism, chaired by Councilor Jay R. Pascual, will study the proposal for the posthumous recognition to Ms. Sunot. 

Tourism code padayong tun-an sa komite ni Kon. Pascual

PADAYONG tun-an sa Komite sa Tourism ubos ni Konsehal Jay Pascual ang pag-revise sa Tourism Code sa dakbayan.

Kini human nadungog sa milabayng tigom gikan sa mga hintungdang dinapit ang ilang mga rekomendasyon ug opinyon sa laraw pag-update sa Tourism Code.

Gipasabot ni Pascual nga gikinahanglan ang rebisyon sa Tourism Code tungod kay 20 na ka tuig ang milabay sukad kini naaprobahan ug pipila sa mga probisyon niini dili na applicable karong panahona.

Niini, gitahasan sa komite ang Technical Working Group sa pagsubmit sa final draft sa ordinansa ug isukip ang mga nakuhang opinyon ug rekomendasyon aron matuki sa umaabot Nobyembre 28, ning tuig, uban sa pagdapit sa buhatan sa Department of Tourism, City Tourism Council, ug City Local ENRO.

Mitambong sa tigom si Konsehal Aga Suan kinsa mipadayag sa iyang hugot nga pagsuporta sa pag-update sa Tourism Code aron kini mahaom sa panginahanglanon karong panahona.