The Commission on Elections said Filipinos do not need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative RT-PCR test results to cast their votes.

"We're not going to require [vaccination] cards, RT-PCR test results," Comelec director and spokesperson James Jimenez said. This is amid the fear that many Filipinos will still not be vaccinated next year or those who do not want to be vaccinated.

Jimenez also said every voting center will have a health screening. Comelec will also cooperate with the Inter-Agency Task Force for contact tracing, he added.

According to Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez, even demanding a negative result of COVID-19 is no longer mandatory for voters. But during the canvassing of votes, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will strictly implement health and safety protocols against COVID-19 in vote canvassing venues for the 2022 elections.

In the guidelines released on Tuesday, the poll body mandated the Board of Canvassers to ensure that all persons inside vote canvassing venues are fully vaccinated. If unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, the personnel must present a negative antigen or swab test result.

So far, the Comelec has laid down health and safety protocols to prevent the voting process from becoming a superspreader event.

Usa ka Nurse nadakpan sa CIDG 10 human nangbuhat sa Fake Vaccination Card diha sa Barangay Bulua CDO.

On November 29, 2021 at about 3:00 PM at Zone 7, Brgy. Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. Detectives of CIDG Cagayan de Oro CFU conducted police operation at the above mentioned place which resulted in the  arrest of the suspect who was caught in the act accepting marked money in exchange of fake vaccination card. 

Confiscated pieces of evidence from her possession, control and custody were the following to, wit: 

1. Two (2) pcs  One Hundred 100-peso bill marked money (Dusted);
2. Two thousand fifty pesos (Php 2,050.00) in different denomination;
3. Five (5) pcs Fake Vaccination card;
4. One (1) unit HP Laptop;
5. One (1) unit Brother printer;
6. One (1) unit QUAFF Laminating film Machine; and
7. One (1) unit QUAFF PAPER CUTTER.

Source: CIDG10

A simple wreath-laying ceremony was held by the local government of Cagayan de Oro on the 158th birthday of Andres Bonifacio, the well-known father of the Philippine revolution.

Today, the local government led by Mayor Oscar Moreno laid flowers at the Bonifacio monument.

The city council and the office of Vice Mayor Kikang Uy also offered flowers.

In Mayor Oscar Moreno's message, he emphasized that during Bonifacio's time the importance of the revolution was the empowerment of the people, but in every generation, there are challenges to be faced.

According to the mayor, the test facing the people today is the virus that has not been known for how long, has not been seen and there is no cure until now.

He said it is time for the people to participate to escape the fear brought by COVID-19, by participating in the National Vaccination Day.

He added that vaccination is important to protect ourselves and the people around us. - (CIO/Photos by Jomar Figuracion and Jay Arancon)

Check out the breathtaking view of Bukidnon on this video - riding an Electric Scooter in Bukidnon Philippines - using Insta360 Action Camera for video.

There will be no second dose vaccination tomorrow, December 1, 2021in all LGU-CDO manage vaccination sites. 

All sites will only cater first dose vaccinees. Please disregard any text message indicating your supposed second dose schedule for tomorrow.

CDO vaccination team will cater second dose vaccination after the 3-day Bayanihan, Bakunahan.

The Hub at Bamboo Lane is a three-storey commercial building strategically located at the junction of San Agustin Ave. and PN Roa Sr. Ave. within the valley portion of the Pueblo de Oro Township.

The P80-million commercial building will have an anchor grocery tenant on the ground floor with al fresco dining and 22 commercial and office spaces ranging from 21 to 57 square meters on the second and third floors. Features include restrooms in every floor and ample car and motorcycle parking slots.

The Hub gives residents in villages such as Bamboo Lane, Familia Apartments, Forest View Homes, San Agustin Valley Homes, Westwoods and other nearby communities the convenience of immediate access to daily needs.

The Hub in Bamboo Lane are both scheduled for completion next year.

As of this posting, The Hub at Bamboo Lane is looking for the following tenants:

1) Drugstore/ Pharmacy

2) Conveniece Store/ Mini Marts

3) Food Business (restaurant, bakeries, etc.)

4) Beverage Station (milktea, coffeeshop, etc.)

5) Laundy Shop / Laundromat

6) Personal Services (Offices, Dentist, Clinic, ATM, Remittance Center, tailor, etc.

7) Fitness and Beauty (Gym, Salon, Barber Shop).

For lease inquiries, please contact the Pueblo de Oro Sales & Marketing Department at 858-8976.

The City Health office or CHO revealed that only 7 Persons Deprived of Liberty or PDL’s tested positive for COVID-19 at Lumbia City Jail.

This was announced by Dr. Ted Yu Jr., the Medical Officer of the City Health Office who said only men tested positive and no more personnel from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology or BJMP were infected with the virus.

Meanwhile, Dr. Yu also thanked their BJMP health partners for taking care of those who are tested positive for COVID-19 at their facility.

City Health Office alerted the people of Cagayan de Oro City about the threat of Omicron Variant of COVID-19.

CHO Medical officer Dr. Ted Yu Jr. said that everyone must take advantage of the free vaccine and follow minimum public health standards because the virus still persists.

It also means that the Omicron variant will mutate ten times compared to the Delta which is three to four times.

Dr. Yu added, that they will await further notification from the Department of Health where experts are now already studying the impact of that variant.

It is known that the Omicron variant was first detected in South Africa where several other countries have confirmed that they already have cases of the Omicron variant.

Notice of Water Service Interruption from Cagayan de Oro Water District

Reason: Replacement of defective 300mm Gate Valve at Production well no. 27 in macanhan and Installation of 400mm Gate Valve at exposed pipeline along Moco, Zayas in Carmen.

Duration: December 1, 2021 (Wednesday) 9:00PM until December 2, 2021 (Thursday) 3:00AM

Areas Affected: (NO WATER)

• Portions of Macanhan up to production well no. 17
• Carmen
• Patag
• Kauswagan
• Bayabas
• Bonbon

COWD is advising all concessionaires in the said areas to store enough water for their consumption during the interruption period. Please be assured all efforts will be taken to restore normal water supply the soonest possible time.

Today, November 29, 2021 is the first day of the 3-day National Vaccination Day or Bayanihan Bakunahan drive by the National Government and Cagayan de Oro City joins the program in order to innoculate a large number of Filipinos to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19.

So here's the information and schedule for the massive vaccination for today (November 29, 2021)

What to bring for the First Dose Vaccination?

For Pediatric (12-17 y.o.)

• Birth Certificate/Baptismal Certificate
• Any Valid ID of Minor & Parent or Guardian
• Must be accompanied by Parent/Guardian
• For Guardians, please present an autorization duly signed by the parents of the concerned minor.

For Adults (18 years old and above)

• Any Valid ID
• Ballpen

* If with comorbidities, please present medical certificate or medical clearance.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for 1st Dose (NOVEMBER 29, 2021)

ADULT & PEDIATRIC W/ NO COMORBIDITY:

• AGUSAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• BALULANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CUGMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• NORTH CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL(PUNTOD)
• WEST CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL(CARMEN)
• XAVIER UNIVERSITY (CORRALES AVE.)
• CITY MALL - IPONAN
• LIMKETKAI MALL
• SM CITY UPTOWN
• SM DOWNTOWN

ADULT ONLY:

• BONBON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
• BUGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CAMAMAN-AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CANITOAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• EAST CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL(LAPASAN)
• GUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• INDAHAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• KAUSWAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• PAGATPAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• TABLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

* To those who were texted, please follow your scheduled time. Walk-in vaccines are allowed but you may proceed to registration area, designated by each vaccination site.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for 2nd Dose (NOVEMBER 29, 2021)

• PFIZER: City Mall Iponan - for those adults who got their 1st Dose on November 4, 5, & 6
• MODERNA: Limketkai Mall - For those who got their 1st dose on October 28, 29 & 31 and those who missed their 2nd dose for Moderna.
• SINOVAC: Robinsons Mall - For those who got their 1st dose on October 28 & 29 and those who missed their 2nd dose for Sinovac.
• PFIZER: SM City Uptown - For those who got their 1st dose on November 4 & 5 and those who missed their 2nd dose for Pfizer.
• PFIZER: SM Downtown - For those who got their 1st dose on November 6 & 7 and those who missed their 2nd dose for Pfizer. (Pediatric with no comorbidity only)

* For 2nd dose due for the day who did not receive any confirmation SMS from CHIO, please proceed to vaccination sites 2PM onwards.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Malapit nang bumagsak ang New People's Army (NPA) sa Misamis Oriental habang nagsisimula nang sumuko ang mga mandirigma nito, sinabi ng 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) ng Army nitong Sabado.

Sa isang pahayag, sinabi ng militar na si Kam, 29, isang medic at finance officer ng Guerilla Force Motorola, ay umamin na ang pagkakahuli sa kanilang mga pinuno at ang sunud-sunod na pagsuko ng iba pang miyembro ay nagresulta sa mababang moral ng iba't ibang yunit ng NPA.

"Ang dating katayuan ng ibang mga sumuko ay lie-low, ngunit dahil sa presensya ng gobyerno sa kanilang mga komunidad, nagpasya silang magpasakop sa mga awtoridad at makipagkasundo sa gobyerno,".Sinabi ni Lt. Col Ricky Canatoy, commanding officer ng 58IB, habang kinikilala niya ang walang humpay at nakatutok na mga operasyong militar laban sa NPA.

Sinabi ni Kam, ng Sitio Anahaw, Barangay Bantawan, Gingoog City, na nagpasya siyang sumuko matapos mahuli ang kanilang mga pinuno sa Sub-Regional Committee-1.

Nahuli noong Setyembre ang kanilang sekretarya na si alyas Mosong at ang deputy secretary na si alyas Maya.

Mula noon, sinabi ni Kam na nawalan ng focus at direksyon ang grupo at humina ang tiwala ng mga miyembro sa paninindigan ng NPA.

Bukod kay Kam, ang mga miyembro ng Guerilla Front Huawei na sina alyas Manny, 40, isang platoon guide; alyas Yury at alyas Jeffrey, kapwa 24, vice squad leaders; alyas Janerose, 23, isang squad medic; at alyas Rinly, 21; at SRSDG Eagles medic na si alyas Lopen, 18, ay sumuko rin sa kampo ng 58IB sa Sitio Migbandy, Poblacion, Claveria, Misamis Oriental noong Nobyembre 11 at 21.

"Ang kanilang pagsuko ay kasinghalaga ng pagsuko ng mga pangunahing pinuno dahil kung hindi, may posibilidad na bumalik sila bilang isang aktibong mandirigma ng NPA, na nagdaragdag sa lakas ng armadong grupo," sabi ni Canatoy.

Nakatanggap sila ng livelihood assistance, cash, at grocery items mula sa 58IB, munisipalidad ng Claveria, Department of Labor and Employment Region 10, consumer store ng 58th IB Former Rebels Association, at Medina Rural Waterworks and Sanitation Cooperative.

Nauna nang sinabi ni Claveria Mayor Meraluna Abrogar na mahalagang bahagi ng pag-unlad ng bayan ang pagsuko ng mga dating rebelde dahil mas magiging ligtas ang lugar para sa mga turista at residente.

Ang Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA ay nakalista bilang isang teroristang organisasyon ng Estados Unidos, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, at Pilipinas. (PNA)

Nilinaw ng Department of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) noong Biyernes (Nov. 26) na habang hinihikayat ng pambansang pamahalaan ang publiko na magpabakuna sa anti-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), hindi maaaring tanggalin ng mga employer ang mga manggagawa na tumangging magpa-bakuna.

Sinabi ni Director Atheneus Vasallo, ang technical service and support division director ng DOLE-10, sa pamamagitan ng Zoom conference na para sa mga kontraktwal na manggagawa, ang mga employer ay maaaring lumabag sa mga short-duration contracting at sub-contracting arrangement kung mapatunayang may tinanggal na mga manggagawa na piniling hindi magpabakuna. .

“Kung ikaw ay isang manggagawa ng isang kontratista, sa mga kumpanya o mga kliyente, ang iyong trabaho ay protektado pa rin; protektado pa rin ang security of tenure,” aniya.

Bilang pagsunod sa mga alituntunin na itinakda ng Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 148-B, at Republic Act 11525 o ang COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021, muling iginiit ng ahensya na habang ang mga employer ay nangangailangan ng kanilang mga karapat-dapat na manggagawa na inatasang gumawa ng "on-site na trabaho" upang mabakunahan, hindi nila maaaring wakasan ng trabaho ang ibang mga empleyado na tumangging kumuha ng bakuna.

Sinabi ni Vasallo na ang mga tumanggi, gayunpaman, ay kinakailangang sumailalim sa RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) na regular sa kanilang sariling gastos, o ayon sa inireseta ng mga kumpanya.

Sinabi ni Lawyer Amor Deo Bajarla, mediation-arbitration and legal services officer ng DOLE-10, maging ang mga regular na manggagawa mula sa gobyerno at pribadong kumpanya ay hinihikayat na magpa-bakuna.

Aniya, sa ilalim ng partikular na resolusyon ng IATF, mayroon ding kinakailangang bilang ng mga manggagawa na kailangang mabakunahan sa mga pinagtatrabahuan ng gobyerno.

Sinabi ni DOLE-10 Director Albert Gutib na buo ang suporta ng kanilang ahensya sa paparating na tatlong araw na national vaccination mula Nobyembre 29 hanggang Disyembre 1 ayon sa mandato sa ilalim ng Presidential Proclamation 1253.

Dapat din aniyang isaalang-alang ng mga employer ang mga empleyadong sasali sa vaccination drive, at hindi dapat mamarkahang absent sa trabaho gaya ng nabanggit sa proklamasyon.

Binanggit din ni Gutib ang partikular na resolusyon ng IATF na nag-aatas sa mga empleyado na magpakita ng sapat na patunay sa mga employer na lumahok sila sa national vaccination drive upang hindi maituring na wala sa araw na iyon. (PNA)

The re-implementation of a policy which requires the mandatory use of face shields in public places is now being considered by the country’s task force on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the emergence of the “Omicron” (B1.1.529) variant.

All of us were in relief after the Office of the President lifted the mandatory use of face shields in Alert Level 1-3 areas last November 15. But we hope you haven't disposed your face shields yet because the National Government is already eyeing that Face shields will help fight the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus. So far, Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said the Philippines has yet to record a case of Omicron.

“Some people from the World Health Organization (WHO) also believes that we had a good campaign against the Delta variant as compared to other [countries] because of the added protection due to face shields, said Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr.

As a safety measure, 14 countries are now under the Philippines red list until Dec. 15 due to COVID-19 Omicron variant. In a statement, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the following countries are now under the red list:

• South Africa
• Botswana
• Namibia
• Zimbabwe
• Lesotho
• Eswatini
• Mozambique
• Austria
• Czech Republic
• Hungary
• The Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Italy

Meanwhile, Hong Kong, despite logging three cases of the said variant, was placed under the yellow list, and travelers from the said territory will have to comply with testing and quarantine protocols for yellow list countries.

Meanwhile, passengers already in transit and all those who have been to red list countries within 14 days prior to their arrival to the Philippines and will arrive before 12:01 a.m. of November 30, 2021, shall not be subject to this restriction from entry. They, however, will be required to undergo facility-based quarantine for 14 days with testing on the seventh day regardless of their RT-PCR result.

Hopefully, the new COVID variant Omicron won't spread throughout the country this Christmas season, or else, we will be celebrating Christmas with tight restrictions again.

Photo by Kojh Sapayanni - View from New Dawn Hotel Plus

Cagayan de Oro City, having a land area of about 20,496.02 km2 and a growing population of 4,689,302 continues to boom economically, a major contributor for Northern Mindanao Region's ranking in the Per Capita Economic Output in 2020, Region 10 ranked second highest among all regions, following the National Capital Region with a per capita GRDP/GRDE at 163,952 pesos.

Cagayan de Oro City's Economic has boomed despite the pandemic, with food manufacturing, energy generation, agricultural outputs, online and ICT-related services, as well as, personal protective equipment and disinfectant productions all have been considered as resilient industries during this public health crisis. The diversified economic activities, resilient food manufacturing and agricultural sector, and other mitigating measures in the region helped cushioned the impacts of COVID-19 and kept the local economy afloat.

CDO Being the 3rd largest region in Mindanao has a lot of potential in terms of economic, the location of Cagayan de Oro City is perfect to become the metropolitan center by having the major gateway and transshipment hub. CDO has a Potential growth in Agribusiness - banana, rubber, bamboo, cacao, coco coir, coffee; Food and consumer manufacturing; Logistics and supply chain; Tourism and hospitality related industries.

Cagayan de Oro City is one of the important cities in the country being the regional capital of Northern Mindanao, considered the primary gateway to the rest of the Mindanao regions. Being a port city, it plays the role as a transhipment hub and is economically linked especially with the other port cities in the other islands of the country.

CDO serves as the commercial center of Northern Mindanao. Taking the lead in trading are those dealing with consumer goods, construction materials, hardware and auto supplies, and agricultural products most of which are produced in the region. Its dominant industries are food processing, furnitures and metalworks. Agribusiness largely constitutes livestock and poultry, and fruits/crops production and processing.

The Master Plan for the Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Development in Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro (SUID Metro CDO) will compose of the following cities and municipalities:

• Cagayan de Oro City
• Manolo Fortich
• Jasaan
• Villanueva
• Tagoloan
• Claveria
• Opol
• El Salvador City
• Alubijid
• Laguindingan
• Gitagum
• Initao

With Six (6) adjacent municipalities assessed for possible expansion:

• Balingasag
• Baungon
• Libona
• Malitbog
• Sumilao, and 
• Talakag

With that, Metro CDO will become the host of the largest industrial estate in the country. The Industrial center of Region X since we already have the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate having a 3,000-hectare Industrial Area with 2.7 hectare for development. Philippine Sinter Corp (JFE Steel Corporation), Pilipinas Kao, Steag State Power Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Jacobi Group, FDC Utilities Inc. Mindanao International Container Services Inc., and Coca-Cola.

In terms of Commercial and Trade Center, CDO already have Technoparks, BPOs, logistics, and regional malls, 178 banks and counting, to which 80% of all banks in the region are located in Cagayan de Oro with 20% annual rate of increase in bank deposits.

Metro CDO has the availability of Sufficient Life Support Services and Asia’s Best Higher Education Institutions. A Leisure, Tourism & Travel, & Retirement Haven.

Metro CDO Railway, Metro CDO Transit Oriented Development, Metro CDO Cable Car System with Related Tourism Development, Metro CDO Waste to Energy, and Water Supply Improvement Projects are just a few of the Metro CDO Development Prospects.

Cagayan de Oro City is now ready to become a Metropolitan together with the different cities and municipalities in the region. It is now time to expand the Industrial, Commercial and Trade althroughout the region. Hopefully, we will finally strike Gold in Metro CDO when it happened.

Construction of flood mitigation structures is about to commence along Claro M. Recto Avenue of the Butuan City-Cagayan de Oro City-Iligan City Road (BCIR), specifically covering the area from crossing of Puregold to Bitan-ag Bridge and from Limketkai Drive corner Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL) to McDonald’s.

In coordination with Cagayan de Oro City Local Government Unit (CDOC LGU) through its Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) and by virtue of Executive Order No. 129-2021A signed by City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, ordering a temporary traffic scheme for the construction of box culvert along BCIR and Limketkai Drive, a dry run for the temporary traffic scheme will be implemented on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in preparation for the commencement of construction works on Monday, November 29, 2021.

The construction sequence of DPWH Regional Office X comprises five (5) phases – with five (5) sub-phases for Phase 1 and two (2) sub-phases for Phase 2 – hence, the basis of RTA’s temporary traffic scheme. (Please refer to EO No. 129-2021A below)

The First Phase (Sub-phases 1A and 1B) of the project implementation involves the construction of a single barrel diversion drainage line that would connect the existing Bitan-ag Channel at Limketkai to the diversion drainage line along BCIR and Agora Terminal Road in Lapasan. Thus, a temporary road closure of a portion from the crossing of Puregold towards Limketkai Drive fronting CBTL will be implemented.

Aiming to mitigate flooding in the mentioned areas, the constructed drainage line will divert water from Bitan-ag Creek in Limketkai Section leading to CM Recto Highway then straight to Valenzuela Road in Agora and exits at the downstream portion of the creek.

The First Phase (Sub-phases 1C, 1D and 1E) also includes the re-blocking and raising along the BCIR section, from Puregold to Bitan-ag Bridge, by not more than one meter. This phase of the project will run for 300 calendar days considering that no major intervening issues are encountered.

Project details for Phases 2 to 5 will be presented in a separate press release once construction works will begin for the said specific sections.

Meanwhile, on a larger scale, the CDO Urban Drainage Master Plan is now funded by 47.12% or Php 3.198 Billion out of the total project cost of Php 7.265 Billion. This funded amount covers 21,564.03 linear meters of the project or 53.17% of the total project length.

Several lawyers and the Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) in Northern Mindanao have questioned a government move to require COVID-19 vaccination cards from citizens, arguing that such policy cannot be based on what the government's coronavirus task force.

This issue has been raised after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in NorthMin announced regarding Employers in the region to be allowed to require their workers to get vaccinated in order to report for work or else ask them to take RT-PCR test before they can report for work.

DOLE technical director Atheneus Vasallo said that workers who are unvaccinated will not be laid off but will be required to get vaccinated before hey can report on-site on their respective jobs, especially in areas where COVID-19 vaccines supplies are sufficient and for those who chose not to get vaccinated will need to take RT-PCR test once every two weeks at their own expense.

But according to lawyer Nicandro Borja, the IATF resolution is illegal, is in direct conflict with the DOLE’s order that vaccination is not a requirement for work.

Mayor Oscar Moreno said last Wednesday that they will identify government employees who are unvaccinated and may move in requiring them to take the RT-PCR tests.

CDO RCB chairman Atty. Edgardo Uy said that he hope that this matter will reach to the supreme court in order to decide whether to stop or continue with the “No vaccine, no entry” policy.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - A total of 702 workers who were disadvantaged or displaced due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic have received cash aid totaling PHP2.5-million on Friday.

The fund comes from the "Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers" (TUPAD) under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the beneficiaries were the recent batch that received the cash aid.

DOLE-Cagayan de Oro City Field Office Chief Emmanuel G. Toledo said in a statement that the beneficiaries had completed their 10-day work period beginning on November 24, after which they will each receive PHP3,650 worth of wages.

He said the beneficiaries were informal sector workers who suffered from the continuing effects of the pandemic, members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transexual Queer community who lost their jobs due to the closure of salons and beauty parlors, women, youth, indigenous peoples (IPs), senior citizens, and flood and fire victims.

DOLE Asst. Sec. Victor del Rosario, in his speech during the pay-out ceremony here, hoped that with TUPAD workers may be able to maximize the aid they received.

"Please don't use it (cash assistance) to gamble (in bets), use it for the needs of your family or for starting a small business," he said in Filipino.

The TUPAD Program is temporary emergency employment offered by DOLE under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program to the disadvantaged/displaced workers. Beneficiaries under this program will be given an average of 10 to 90 days' work compensation based on the prevailing minimum wage in the region. (PNA)

The jackpot prize of the Ultra Lotto 6/58 climbed up to PHP375 million for today's draw. The result or winning combination ar the following: 20-17-12-29-10-46

Jackpot Prize: Php 378,750,791.20

We are still waiting for the winner(s) result as of this posting. If there are no winners in tonight's draw, few million pesos will be added on top of the current jackpot prize which will be drawn again this Sunday, November, 28, 2021.

Meanwhile, PCSO said that the jackpot estimate for the Mega Lotto 6/45 will hit P46 million.

More than 24,000 children aged twelve to 17 have received the 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine since October 29 this year.

According to Dr. Ted Yu Jr., a medical officer of the City Health Office (CHO), more than 31,000 have pre-registered online and more than 1,500 of them are children with comorbidities where they can only be vaccinated at the hospital.

Accordingly, the local government continues to call on parents or guardians of children who have not yet pre-registered online to avail of the free COVID-19 vaccine.

For pre-registration guidelines, please refer to this page: GUIDE to COVID19 Vaccination Pre-Registration in CDO

Bukidnon residents will have to travel to Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental or Francis Bangoy International Airport in Davao City in order to board a plane to their destinations in the country and in abroad, but once the operational, the Bukidnon Airport would cut short the travel time of residents who have to endure long land trips to neighboring regions just to catch a plane.

The airport will have a budget of P1.816-billion pesos which will be located in Barangay Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Maraymaray used to be the site of an airstrip that was used decades ago.

The Bukidnon Airport project began three years ago, but there were delays due to issues involving informal settlers and ancestral domain claims. But right now, all issues has been resolved and the Runway is expected to be finished in 2022 and the terminal will follow and is expected to be completed in 2023 which will be the target year for the Bukidnon Airport to start its operation and will accommodate aircraft such as the ATR-72 and Q400 fleet of competing airlines.

In preparation for the Bukidnon Airport project, the Regional Project Monitoring Committee of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Northern Mindanao said the Department of Public Works and Highways has already constructed 72.83% of two-lane roads to the airport in the towns of Kalilangan, Kadingilan, Kibawe, and Don Carlos.

Cagayan de Oro City is under Alert Level 2 - refers to areas wherein case transmission is low and decreasing, with that, establishments and other areas are easing restrictions, including the seating capacity in public utility vehicles such as jeepneys, motorelas and other recognized public transportation. But the problem with our fellow commuters is the existing fare rate in these public transportation hasn't been adjusted, in fact there are few reports that drivers are over charging way more than the fare rate and some commuters are asking the City Government to impose regular or adjusted tariff on fare on PUJs and other public transporation that is fair for the drivers and the commuters since the seating capacity now has been increased in order to avoid over charging.

In fact, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing its proposal to raise the passenger capacity in public transport back to 100 percent to help jeepney drivers and operators somehow recover during the pandemic and fuel increase, but they are not keen to jeepney fare hike.

We have all been affected with the pandemic and it is only fair that whenever there are changes on anything, there should be a chain reactions especially when it comes to rates and prices of the products and services. Increasing or returning back the passenger capacity to 100% is one of the measures being considered to help drivers and operators recover amid the pandemic, but how about the commuters? Commuters are also being affected and they needed assistance with their daily expenses. 

The government should implement an immediate price ceiling on the price of basic commodities during the pandemic. Fare hike is untimely right now, and the government should do something with the on-going increase on fuel prices.

All roads lead to Ayala Malls Centrio as they open the cinemas for a back-to-back Marvel marathon on November 30 to December 3, 2021.

Book your seats at the Cinema Booth or get tickets online via AyalaMalls Neighborhood Assistant - ANA Centrio (service fee, terms and conditions apply). 

You may also reserve seats via www.sureseats.com or through our Cinema hotlines:

• Call: (088) 323 - 4023
• Text: +63-917-530-3381 

Safety Reminders:

• ⚠️ Only FULLY VACCINATED movie goers ages 12 years old and above are allowed entry in the Cinemas. Fully vaccinated Senior Citizens, Pregnant Women and PWD are also allowed entry. 
• ⚠️Fully vaccinated minors 12 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult for movies that are rated PG and SPG.
• ⚠️ Food and drinks are not allowed inside the Cinemas to ensure movie goers wear their masks at all times.
• ⚠️ Present your vaccination card or VaxxCertPH QR Code and Higala App QR Code upon ticket purchase and entry.

Gaisano Grand Gingoog will open its doors to the public today, November 26, 2021. Just in time for the Holidays season.

It is the biggest mall in Misamis Oriental, outside Cagayan de Oro City.

Gaisano Grand Malls is one of the countries’ leading shopping malls with over 36 branches across Visayas and Mindanao. 39 years in the retail industry in serving and providing quality and affordable items to all valued shoppers. Thus, living up to its slogan, “Everyday is a Savings Day!”

Watch out on the opening, because they have lots of games and surprises plus bundle deals for all.

Gaisano Grand Gingoog will impose a "No Vaccine, No Entry" policy to ensure public safety.

1st Dose - Texted Only (Adult)

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• City Mall Iponan
• Robinsons Mall
• Agusan National High School
• Bonbon National High School
• Camaman-an Elementary School

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• SM City Uptown 

1st Dose - Texted Only (Pedia A3)

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

• JR Borja General Hospital

For guardian, please present an authorization/consent letter duly signed by the parents of the concerned minor.

NOTE: Walk-in allowed for Senior Citizens, Pregnant, Lactating Mothers, and PWD with ID (for First Dose only)

The CDO LGU started decorating the Gaston Park with some Christmas Lights, giving hope and at the same time happiness to all Kagay-anons. It goes to show that we Filipinos are resilient people, that no matter how hard we are experiencing right now, we still know how to celebrate life and be happy with what we have.

Right now, we can see the smiles of children around public places since they are now allowed to be in public as long as they are with fully vaccinated parent or guardian. In Gaston park alone, we can now see children running, happy and carefree and enjoying the Christmas Lights around the park. We cannot wait to celebrate Christmas this year without the fear of the virus and to visit families in our provinces and home towns.

Hopefully, as we continue in trying to achieve the herd immunity against COVID-19 through mass vaccination, we will someday get back to our regular or normal life. We just need to be united with the government's goals and plans in order to move forward towards the bright future.

Advance Merry Christmas to all!

 CDO COVID-19 VACCINATION ADVISORY

(NOVEMBER 25, 2021)

WALAY ipahigayon nga second dose vaccination sa tanang brand sa bakuna batok COVID-19 sa LGU-CDO managed vaccination sites sa November 26, 27 ug 28, 2021. 

Magpadayon ang pagpamakuna alang sa second dose karong November 29,30, December 1. Gihangyo ang mga second dose vaccinees nga maghulat sa text sa inyohang schedule.

Mahimo usab nga mag-text sa COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Hotline sa 09270755708 ang mga mosunod:

- 2nd dose vaccinees nga pakyas makatunga sa ilahang original nga schedule sa bakuna (NO SHOW)

- 2nd dose vaccinees nga wala sukad makadawat sa text sa ilahang schedule apan 'due' na alang sa second dose

- 2nd dose vaccinees nga nag-usab og contact number nga gigamit atol sa pag pre-register

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City– The Ayala Corporation has conducted a “Saludo sa Sebisyo Caravan”, intended for the troops of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division at the 4ID Gymnasium, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City on November 20, 2021.

The caravan aimed to recognize the sacrifice and heroism of the soldiers. It offered mobility, housing units, and other livelihood programs that are sustainable and suitable for the soldiers. It also provides free health and social services, including medical consultations where free multi-vitamins was given away.

The activity highlights the partnership between Ayala Corporation and the AFP as committed partners for peace and development in the region. It was initiated by Retired General Emanuel Bautista, the Ayala Corporation Consultant, in close coordination with the 4ID Commander, Major General Romeo S Brawner Jr.

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday declared Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 as "Bayanihan, Bakunahan" National COVID-19 Vaccination Days, sandwiching the non-working holiday Bonifacio Day.

Malacañang said November 29 and December 1 are considered "special working days" while only November 30 is a regular holiday for the commemoration of national hero Andres Bonifacio's birth anniversary.

The President's proclamation aims to boost interest in the government's three-day national COVID-19 vaccination drive which is expected to speed up inoculations.

Proclamation No. 1253 formally declared November 29 to December 1 as “Bayanihan, Bakunahan” National Covid-19 Vaccination Days.

Based on Proclamation No. 1253, workers of the government and the private sector who will be vaccinated during the three-day period will not be considered absent from work provided that they present proof of vaccination to their respective employers, subject to the rules that may be issued by the Department of Labor and Employment and the Civil Service Commission.

This means that fully vaccinated individuals and those who don't have vaccination schedules on the said dates are still required to report for work or risk non-payment of wage.

The Philippines aims to vaccinate at least 70 percent of the country's total population.

 Sa maka relate lang, especially sa mga Motorela commuters dinhi sa Cagayan de Oro City.

Naka experience ka na ba nga gadali2x na ka ug hapit na ma late, tapos pag para nimo sa motorela in-ani ang scenario?

Candy A. Unabia, Chief Operating Officer of Amaya View, posted on her Social Media account a statement regarding the crocodile incident happened at Amaya View few weeks ago, she remained kindhearted and calls on everyone to extend compassion towards Tatay Nehemias.

This is her statement:

On behalf of the management of Amaya View, I would like to thank all of the people who stood by our side as we resolve the recent incident at Noah’s Ark. Your warm support has inspired us in the management to do the right thing in responding to the incident and its aftermath, as well as addressing the concerns of the patient, his family, and the general public.

In particular, we would like to extend our gratitude to our  company nurse and zoo staff members for responding immediately to the incident. We thank the medical professionals and staff of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) for providing the appropriate medical care to the patient. Thank you also to all the national and local media organizations for giving Amaya View the fair opportunity to air our side and clarify the events that transpired.

We have learned a lot from this incident and we are committed to improving our operations at Amaya View and ensuring our guests' safety. We sincerely hope and pray for the fast and complete recovery of the patient. May all of us heal and move forward from this experience.

GISUGDAN sa lokal nga kagamhanan ang kampanya batok peke nga mga vaccination cards ug certificates nga gihimo ug gibaligya diha sa mga printing shop, internet cafes, ug susamang establisemento.

Kini human adunay impormasyon nga miabot sa mga otoridad nga adunay mga indibidwal nga gapahimo sa peke nga vaccination cards o’ certificates aron makasulod sa mga indoor establishments/venues diin gipatuman ang ‘no vaccine, no entry’.

Ang maong pagpameke sa dokumento usa ka kalapasan sa Revised Penal Code ubos sa Article 172 kon Falsification by private individual and use of falsified document diin mahimong silutan ang masapon nga mobuhat niini.

Alerto na ang mga otoridad sa pagsuta sa mga vaccination cards ug certificates aron masayran kung tinuod ba kini o’ gipeke lang sa mga indibidwal nga buot mosulod sa mga establisemento.

Gipahinumduman usab ang publiko nga ang nameke ug ang nagpabuhat sa peke nga dokumento ang mahimong responsable sa maong kalapasan sa balaod. (SPP/CIO/Photos by Wowel Condeza)

Official statement of Mayor Oscar Moreno regarding the Resolution of the 2nd Division of Sandiganbayan dated November 22, 2021 denying his Motion for Leave of Court to file Demurrer to Evidence.

STATEMENT OF MAYOR OSCAR S. MORENO

Today, November 23, 2021, we were informed about the Resolution of the Second Division of Sandiganbayan, dated November 22, 2021, on Criminal Cases Nos. SB-18-CRM-0114, 0134-0136, 0137, 0142, 0151, 0229, 0274, 0388, 0395, 0405, 0496-97, and 0145-50.

In gist, the Honorable Sandiganbayan found that the Prosecution, represented by the Office of the Ombudsman, have established a "prima facie case". By reason of which, it could not allow the Defense to file a Demurrer to Evidence - which, if granted, will result to the dismissal of all of the above charges.

While we appreciate the teal with which the Prosecution has discharged its duties - and no less is expected of public servants who are called to ensure the incorruptibility of our government's officials - we remain posed to exhaust all the legal remedies that are still available for us to utilize.

A *prima facie case* simply means that the evidence presented is "good and sufficient an its face. The establishment of a "prima face case" Is not the same or even synonymous to a conviction, It is simply a legal approximation, which if unexplained or contradicted, can counterbalance the presumption of Innocence.

This recent turn of events is not unexpected, It is a foreseeable outcome of regular and ordinary judicial proceedings, which concomitantly comes with a plethora of opportunities for different courses of legal action. Ultimately, with the denial of our "Motion for Leave of Court to file Demurrer to Evidence", the time for us to present our evidence becomes certain. And when we do, the truth remans to be the strongest arsenal in our favor.

Signed: 

Oscar S. Moreno

City Mayor

November 23, 2021

An official of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday apologized for delays in the delivery of Philippine Identification (PhilID) cards following complaints from registrants, saying they are currently prioritizing low-income households and facing logistic problems due to the pandemic.

"Humihingi po kami ng paumanhin at pang-unawa at patuloy na pagsuporta ng ating mga mamamayan with regards po sa Step 3 registration or the delivery of their PhilIDs," PhilSys spokesperson Nicole Navea said in an interview with CNN Philippines' Newsroom Ngayon.

"Definitely, all the IDs will be delivered to all those who registered," Navea assured.

PhilID can be used as a valid proof of identity when transacting with the government and the private sector.

Navea said people can file a complaint against institutions that do not accept their PhilIDs as valid proof of identity by calling 1388, sending an email to info@philsys.gov.ph

Maria Reyna - Xavier University Hospital Inc. will be joining the National Vaccination Day on December 1, 2021.

Here are the details and steps to avail the COVID vaccination:

1. Register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/MRXUHDec12021ROAP

2. Deadline for registration will be on November 26, 2021 (Friday).

3. On December 1, 2021, don't forget to bring the following:

        -1 VALID ID (GOVERNMENT, COMPANY, SCHOOL)

        -IF WITH COMORBIDITIES MAKE SURE TO HAVE A MEDICAL   

         CLEARANCE FROM YOUR DOCTOR.

4. The National Vaccination Day is open for adults age 18 years and 

    older, including persons with comorbidities

5. Vaccination will start at exactly 8:00 AM on December 1, 2021.

For more information, you may call the following numbers:

0917-815-4769 - Health & Safety (Ms. Ting)

0917-822-5306 - Infectious Control (Ms. Excel)

0917-822-6340 - Human Resource (Mr. Jase)

0905-185-2240 - Marketing (Mr. Seth)  

WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?

The COVID-19 vaccines for the National Vaccination Day is open for adults age 18 years and older, including those with pre-existing conditions of any kind, including auto-immune disorders.

Here's a guide on how to pre-register on COVID19 Vaccination Pre-Registration in Cagayan de Oro City:

Visit the COVID19 Vaccination Pre-registration page at:

https://services.cagayandeoro.gov.ph:8087/vaccprereg/

1. Select which group of priority you are belonged to and tap/click GO:

Rest of the Filipino population not otherwise included in the above groups
REQUIREMENTS

• BRING DOCUMENTARY PROOF THAT YOU ARE > 18 YEARS OLD

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Ages 12-17 years Old
REQUIREMENTS

• SCHOOL ID/BIRTH CERTIFICATE/BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/BARANGAY CERTIFICATE
• ID OF PARENT
• MEDICAL CERTIFICATE IF WITH CO-MORBIDITY

2. Select which Sub-Category you are in and Type in the Captcha Image and click CONTINUE

3. Please fill-up this Pre-Registration Form Completely as the information provided will be used during your scheduled COVID19 Vaccination to avoid delays in the Registration Process. Your information will also be submitted to the Department of Health (DOH) after your vaccination. Thank you. Then click Register.

4. Pre-Registration Successful

Your Reference Code will pop up, copy or screenshot the code. Use this Reference Code to UPDATE your Pre-Registration.

You will receive an SMS Notification through your provided Contact No. on when and where is your scheduled vaccination.