Atty. Jose Edgardo "Egay" Uy is a distinguished legal professional and a cornerstone of public service in Cagayan de Oro City. With a career spanning decades in both law and local governance, he has earned a reputation as a staunch advocate for consumer rights and transparent administration. Currently a prominent figure in the City Government of Cagayan de Oro, Atty. Uy has led critical departments, including the City Price Coordinating Council (CPCC) and the Regulatory Reform Team. His work is characterized by a "people-first" approach, ensuring that local policies translate into tangible benefits for the Kagay-anon public. Beyond his administrative roles, "Egay" is a prolific commentator on urban management and civic duty. His writing often bridges the gap between complex legal frameworks and the everyday experiences of citizens, making him a trusted voice on issues of fair trade, traffic management, and local legislation.
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Then as reports on the scarcity of supply in the region again became a matter of concern, the DOH called a meeting of medical oxygen manufacturers on September 10. I was able to listen to this meeting and I learned that indeed there was a brewing problem on supply. Not much on prices.
Not long after, there was a 360-degree turnaround. Wearing face shields was again made compulsory in all places. Probably the only exception is in one’s own bathroom.
The route to Talakag in southern Cagayan de Oro was not the usual heavy-traffic days. It was also my first time to use the highway past that town towards Bukidnon. The weather started to be cooperative, i.e., ideal road trip weather.
A huge part of our place is a natural water basin. Rain and wastewater from higher grounds in a barangay whose name may be considered an oxymoron (Patag nga naa sa puntod nga lugar) naturally seek lower grounds. And that’s where we pass through each day.
The cold morning breeze added zest to the erstwhile gloomy mornings caused by the Eyesore Tower. At that very moment, the negative vibes seem to have faded fast as I savored the kick of my early morning coffee.
After the hearing at the Regional Arbitration Board, I boarded my self-driven vehicle to head back home. That was when I was flagged down by a policeman for having entered a one-way street. I explained. He listened and merely warned me. The policeman’s words that stuck to my mind were: “Tan-aw gyud sa traffic signs.”
I mix a cup of steaming hot coffee sans sugar, head to my mini-office at home, and sit by the window and enjoy what’s left of the lush green trees marred only by the Eyesore Tower. These, and the songs of birds, used to be the most welcome sight in early mornings. But not anymore.
Early mornings are when we hear birds conversing in the language only they understand yet beautiful and soothing for humans to hear. It is when nature keeps on calling us to come out and bask in the early morning sun.
Carmen, kung Balulang ka nga ikaw ra gayud ang akong minyo-an ug Iponan hangtud sa hangtud, dili mo ako isalikway sa bisan unsa nga rason.
My reply ― it’s because this government does not give a @#$% what happens to the citizens. Killing innocent civilians in the guise of the failed drug war is an example. Besides, has the government categorically said there is conclusive evidence that RFRs emitted by PTTIs are not harmful to humans?
This compound has become the home of many relatives by consanguinity and by an affinity for decades now. While intra-family bickerings sometimes make our lives exciting, the relationship between and among families was generally harmonious. The compound was the home of family reunions for several years.