Updated: Dec 2, 2024
EVERY August, the excitement for Cagayan de Oro’s city fiesta fills the air. Our streets come alive with vibrant parades, joyous laughter, and the infectious spirit of celebration. The city is adorned with colorful decorations, festive music echoes through the streets, the enticing aroma of local delicacies waft through the air, and the heartwarming sight of families and friends uniting in joyous festivities become a testament to our panaghigalaay.
In celebrating our city fiesta, we honor not only our beloved patron saint, St. Augustine, and the enduring friendships that define our community, but we also embrace a series of events that spotlight the talents of Kagay-anons and the vibrant culture of our city. From traditional performances to modern artistic expressions, every facet of our cultural identity will be on full display, showcasing the heart and soul of Cagayan de Oro.
A key advocate for the advancement of local talents and the creative industry in the city is Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez. Her dedication is reflected in the legislations she has championed, including the proposed Original Kagay-an Music (OKM) Ordinance, Tsada Oro Film Ordinance, and the Regional Culinary Trail of the Buy Local Initiatives of Cagayan de Oro City. She has also spearheaded activities like the Higaonon Arts and Music Workshop, Kanta ta Bai Songwriting Competition, Kaon ta Bai: Celebrating CdeO’s Culinary Legacy, and Sayaw ta Bai: CDO Dance Festival.
Photo credits: VM Bebot Rodriguez official Facebook page
Furthering her cause, Vice Mayor Bebot filed a proposed ordinance in April 2024 titled "A Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Cagayan de Oro Culture and Arts Council." This proposal aligns with the mandatory requirement of Republic Act No. 11904, the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, which mandates LGUs, in coordination with the DILG, to establish a Local Culture and Art Council.
Key highlights of the proposed ordinance include the active pursuit of our city’s inclusion in the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network, aiming to strengthen our global presence and foster cultural exchange for sustainable urban development. The proposal also encourages collaboration with sister cities and international partners for cultural exchanges and joint initiatives, the initiation of an annual Creative Month Festival to celebrate and promote our local creative industries, and the establishment of creative incubator spaces to nurture creative startups within the city.
The lady vice mayor recognizes that our city is brimming with talent, spanning generations and crossing all walks of life. A shining example of this is the Cagayan de Misamis Entablado Inc., which she proudly supported. This group of Kagay-anons recently showcased their artistic prowess on the international stage at the 41st Voiron Chartreuse World Cultures Festival in Campan, France—a testament to the artistic excellence of our people, ready to shine on both local and global stages.
Once the proposed legislation is enacted, our creative industry will gain more recognition and support far beyond our city streets, not just during the city fiesta but throughout the year, setting the stage for continued development and creative prominence.
Updated: Dec 2, 2024
FINDING compliance with relevant laws, the majority of the City Council, during the 104th regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, approved the application of Mr. Victor Cabeltes, representative of Indahag Square Garden, for a special permit to conduct a 3-stag derby on December 3, 2024.
Councilor Roger Abaday, chair of the Committee on Games and Amusement, said Cabeltes complied with the necessary requisites.
Some councilors, however, questioned whether the permit is for two derbies in December, citing the documents attach to the agenda.
Games Committee Vice Chair Councilor Romeo Calizo explained the event set on December 17 was denied since it is a clear violation of Presidential Decree 449, which mandates the holding of only one cockfight per cockpit in a month.
Calizo also bared that the application was received last October 31, this year, but got delayed because the opinion and recommendation of the City Legal Office usually takes a long time.
With this, he requested the council members to be a little flexible.
The permit for the said derby was approved by 20th City Council with 5 council members abstaining.
HAYAN masinati ang kalimpyo ug maminusan ang pagbaha diha Barangay 40 ning syudad.
Kini human ang Konseho sa sesyon niadtong Martes nga gidumala ni Bise Mayor Bebot Rodriguez misagop og resolusyon nga nag-uli sa ordinansa sa maong barangay nga may kalabutan sa ilang 2024 Annual Budget nga adunay gibana-banang kinitaan ug galastohon balor P3,923,500 alang sa implementasyon.
Nag-una sa ilang gihatagan sa prioridad ang paghinlo sa kanal sa tibuok barangay sa tinguha nga hamugaway ang pag-agi sa tubig ingon man mamentinar usab ang kalimpyo sa palibot.
Samtang migahin usab sila sa 5 porsyentong calamity fund alang sa quick response team ingon man sa pagpamalit og supplies nga gamiton panahon sa kalamidad ug igong pundo alang sa mga programa sa Sangguniang Kabataan.
Si Konsehal Yan Lam Lim, Chairman sa Komite Barangay Affairs, mirekomendar sa maong lakang human nasuta nga kini nahiuyon sa balaod ug mahimo nang ipatuman sa labing dali nga panahon.
Ang resolusyon nga gipalabang sa Konseho alang maong katuyuan gipaluyuhan sa Komite sa Barangay Affairs ug Komite sa Pamalaod ug Reglamento ubos ni Konsehal Edgar Cabanlas.