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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People who comply with regulations because of the presence of apprehending officers will always forget regulations and health protocols when the apprehending officer is no longer around. On the other hand, people who comply because they know the reasons for these regulations will always be conscious of the consequences should they fail to be consistent, i.e., Covid-19 infection. Failure to comply may be equated to viral infection and I know we do not want this.
For one, why should we, the lowly power users for household use, be made to pay for missionary electrification, i.e., bringing electricity to far-flung areas not reached by transmission grids. Isn't this the obligation of those in the power sector if not by the government?
Sadly however, I came to realize that although it was doable, it was indeed difficult to teach an old dog new tricks, and would take so much time to eventually make the dog roll over, sit, and all.
WHILE the number of accredited private emission testing centers is wanting, thanks to whom it may concern, one solution the Land Transportation Office (LTO) or the Department of Transportation (DOTR) may want to consider is to temporarily waive the emission test.
ONE of the basic principles of taxation according to economist Adam Smith is that paying the tax must be convenient to the taxpayer.
RK Langam’s life was unnecessarily wasted. He was not doing the right thing yet he lost his life to a dastardly act of an assailant.
MY first engagement in public service was in 2013 when Mayor Oscar S. Moreno invited me to join his team.
TRAFFIC along JR Borja Bridge from Burgos Street to Vamenta Blvd. in Carmen seems to be a never-ending stretch of non-moving vehicles. The reason is obvious – there is no way that right-turning vehicles can freely move because the bridge has only one lane.
UNTIL today, I have not received any word from the Department of Health on what it intends to do as regards what appears to be unconscionable and exorbitant prices of medicines in pharmacies inside private hospitals.