Senate approves Cagayan de Oro's two districts

Its final! Cagayan de Oro now has two congressional districts.

City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano made this disclosure after the Senate Committee on Local Government approved yesterday the creation of a second congressional district for Cagayan de Oro.

A public hearing was held yesterday in the Senate Committee on Local Government chaired by Senator Alfredo Lim. It was attended by some local officials led by Vice Mayor Michelle Tagarda-Spiers.

The creation of the second congressional district was authored by Congressman Constantino G. Jaraula of the lone district of Cagayan de Oro through House Bill No. HB05658 which pushed for the creation of a second congressional district in the city by splitting the present lone district.

Mayor Emano said that the creation of a second congressional district in the city will mean more voices to carry the sentiments of the Cagayanons before the Congress.

I am glad that it was finally approved because it will mean better and improved services for the growing population of the city, Mayor Emano pointed out.

The city chief executive said that the creation of a second congressional district is very timely as the city experiences an enormous socio-economic progress, securing its position as bustling metropolis in this part of Mindanao.

The committee of Sen. Lim is now bringing the approved bill in the plenary hall of the senate for approval before February 10, after which it will be brought to Malacanang for the President?s signature.

The creation of the city's second district will pave the way for the election of two House representatives for the city in Congress and 16 city councilors at the local legislative branch.

Mayor Emano likewise thanked all the officials and the people of Cagayan de Oro who supported the creation of the city?s second district.

(City Information Office)

More local job opportunities available for Cagayanons

In line with the city government?s campaign to provide job opportunities to unemployed Cagayanons and those living in nearby towns and provinces, the Public Employment Services Division (PESD) of the City Mayor?s Office announced the opening of various job opportunities for domestic employment.

PESD Manager Juvy Paza disclosed that various jobs are available in their office offered by local firms such as domestic helper; babysitter; office girl; accountant; teachers; administrator; boilermaker; cleaner; document controller; draftsman; driver; electrician, engineers; encoder; foreman; industrial helpers; industrial workers; English instructor; machinist; male nurse; CAD operator; crane operator; forklift operator; heavy equipment operator; industrial painter; pipe fitter; planner; processor; quantity surveyor; junior quantity surveyor; and senior quantity surveyor.

Another local firm is looking for a medical representative; pharmacist; accounting staff; bookkeeper; accounting clerk; sales account officer; compliance officer; marketing representative; finance officer; account manager; project engineer; CAT machine & gen. set electricians; CAT heavy equipment operators; draftsman; marketing assistant; management trainee; appraiser; cashier; accounting clerk; driver and store supervisor.

Paza said, that those interested to apply may visit their office at the 3rd floor of the J.V. Seriña Building of the City Hall or call telephone number 857-4281 to 85 local 307.

(City Information Office)

Filipino, American doctors hold medical mission in Oro

A team of Filipino and American doctors and nurses will conduct a medical mission starting tomorrow, January 23 to 25, at the City Tourism Hall.

A total of 35 medical practitioners with different specializations will conduct a free medical check-up and surgery in such fields as oncology, gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine and pulmonology, among others.

The medical check-up will be held at the City Tourism Hall while the surgical procedure will be done at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center on the same dates.

All patients will be pre-screened by local physicians and the consultations will start from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Along this, City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano enjoined all poor residents in the city to avail of the free medical consultation that will be held tomorrow until Thursday.

Mayor Emano said that the medical mission will greatly help indigent residents avail of free world-class medical services from Filipino and American doctors.

The city mayor lauded the generosity and dedication of the medical mission team who went out of their way to serve the people in the city and the neighboring places through the free medical consultation and surgery that they will conduct this week.

Mayor Emano thanked the medical team for responding to his invitation to conduct a medical mission here, even as he hoped that they will be able to serve more residents especially the poor individuals who cannot afford the high cost of medical care.

Aside from the medical consultation and surgery, the medical team from Texas and Los Angeles, headed by Dr. Arsenio Martin, will also provide free medicines during the medical mission.

The medical team from the US is also expected to hold a scientific meeting with their local counterparts at Xavier University College of Medicine today.

(City Information Office) formation Office)


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