The City Government of Cadiz, through the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Cadiz, conducted a Skills Enhancement Training on Mediation and Conciliation under the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) Law and Other Civil Laws on September 9, 2026, at the Cadiz City Arena.

The activity was graced by City Mayor Hon. Salvador Escalante, Jr., who delivered an inspirational message, while Liga ng mga Barangay President Hon. Vicente Villacin, Jr. delivered the welcome remarks. CLGOO Ms. Sharon Cadigal provided the overview of the activity.

For the Katarungang Pambarangay session, Atty. Pierra Fuentespina-Lamayo, LGOO VI, served as resource speaker and discussed the legal basis, composition and constitution, terms of office and vacancies, functions of the Lupon, Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo, venue, matters subject to amicable settlement and exceptions, as well as mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and repudiation.

The training also included a session on Katarungang Pambarangay Forms, facilitated by Mr. Rodulfo Legaspi, Jr., LGOO VI, to further enhance the knowledge and skills of barangay officials and Lupon members in effectively carrying out their roles in community-based dispute resolution.

The activity underscored the importance of strengthening the capacity of barangay officials and Lupon members in promoting peaceful, accessible, and effective settlement of disputes at the community level.

A Joint Local Health Board, Local HIV-AIDS Council, City Information and Service Delivery Network (CISDN), and Key Assistance for Developing Adolescents (KADA) Network Meeting was held today, September 10, 2026, at the Cadiz City Primary Care Facility Conference Room.

The meeting was spearheaded by City Mayor Hon. Salvador Escalante, Jr., with the participation of City Councilors Hon. Maricel Desuyo and Hon. Paulene Decolongon, together with representatives from concerned local government offices.

Among the key agenda discussed under the Local Health Board were updates on PhilHealth YAKAP and GAMOT, the request for the assignment of PhilHealth staff in Cadiz City, the status of registered PhilHealth members, the proposed amendment of the CHO logo and creation of a hospital logo, and the MR-SIA 2026 Accomplishment Report.

The Cadiz City HIV-AIDS Council discussed updates on the HIV-AIDS Program, while the CISDN/KADA Network tackled updates on the Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP).

The meeting underscored the City Government’s continued commitment to strengthening health services, HIV-AIDS response, and adolescent health and development programs through coordinated efforts among concerned offices and partner stakeholders.

The Serbisyo Cadiznon brought various government services closer to the people of Barangay Cabahug today, September 10, 2026. The activity was warmly welcomed by Punong Barangay Hon. Santiago Halipa, together with the barangay kagawads and staff, who expressed their appreciation for the program.

The activity was graced by City Vice Mayor Hon. John Vincent Escalante, together with City Councilors Hon. Marlon Metoda, Hon. Claire Therese Consing, Hon. Maricel Desuyo, Hon. Paulene Decolongon, and Hon. Winona Balagosa.

Various local and national government offices brought their services directly to the community. Among the participating offices was the City Legal Office, with Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria, COMELEC Provincial Supervisor for Negros Occidental, providing legal advice and assistance. The LTO also offered portal registration to facilitate easier driver's license applications and renewals, alongside services from PhilHealth and SSS.

Through Serbisyo Cadiznon, the City Government continues to bring essential services closer to every Cadiznon, making government assistance more accessible, convenient, and responsive to the needs of the community.