
6 PDLs earn fresh start through education
Six inmates at BJMP Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental made history by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program during a milestone July 1 ceremony.
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Six inmates at BJMP Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental made history by graduating from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program during a milestone July 1 ceremony.

Newly passed measures by the 21st Cagayan de Oro City Council face a strict statutory timeline under the Local Government Code before taking full legal effect.

A Cagayan de Oro City Council committee advanced 11 neighborhood measures, including a household toilet mandate and a strict school campus smoking ban for Barangay Besigan.


Farmers and livestock owners in Barangay Besigan, Cagayan de Oro may soon face clearer rules on animal grazing as local officials move to prevent crop damage and disputes caused by roaming livestock.



Residents can expect faster emergency response during disasters as the city launched National Disaster Resilience Month on July 1 with the presentation of new rescue and communication equipment aimed at improving disaster operations.


Disaster officials are urging families and communities to prepare together before emergencies happen, stressing that preparedness and teamwork can help save lives during disasters.
City officials are urging families to prepare emergency plans and supplies ahead of disasters as Cagayan de Oro opened its observance of National Disaster Resilience Month.

Residents are being urged to prepare for disasters ahead of emergencies as the country observes National Disaster Resilience Month, highlighting the importance of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery in protecting communities.