Today, February 16, 2026, the City Government of Cadiz marked National Cancer Awareness Month with a PWD Cancer Members Assembly and Educational Forum at Balay Cadiznon.

The program opened with welcome remarks from PDAO-OIC Mr. Al James Madrid and CSWDO Officer Ms. Irene Javelona, RSW.

Messages of support and encouragement were delivered by City Councilors Hon. Frances Guanzon and Hon. Maricel Desuyo, along with City Health Officer Dra. Maria Victoria Ibañez.

An informative discussion on Cancer Awareness and Prevention was led by Non-Communicable Disease Program Coordinator Ms. Riza Joy Barredo, RN, while Pastor Carlo Mendoza, Lead Pastor of New Life Cadiz, shared an inspiring message entitled “Wounded and Wonderfully Made.”

The event also included a consultation and the election of officers for the Cadiz Cancer Association and Support Group. Congratulations to the newly elected officers as the city continue to stand together in hope, awareness, and support for every cancer warrior in our community.

Congratulations, Cadiz Component City Police Station!

On February 16, 2026, the Cadiz Component City Police Station, led by PLTCOL Lymel John H. Pasquin, received a Certificate of Recognition for recording the Most Number of Police Operations under RA 10591 through search warrant implementation during the SACLEO (February 4–14, 2026).

The award was presented by PCOL Dennis C. Wenceslao, PD, NOCPPO at Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr., Bacolod City.

This recognition highlights the unit’s strong leadership and commitment to law enforcement and community safety.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), conducted a payout activity yesterday, February 15, 2026, at Balay Cadiznon, benefiting 123 qualified recipients under the program “Bayanihan para sa Bukas na may Pag-asa sa Turismo.”

The distribution was led by Mr. Frenz Ernan Orbista, SWO III of DSWD–NIR, together with City Councilor Hon. Lalen Lamis, Tourism Officer Ms. Julie Grace Dominguez, and personnel from the City Social Welfare and Development Office and City Tourism Office.

This initiative reflects the continued collaboration of national and local agencies in supporting communities and strengthening the tourism sector toward a hopeful and sustainable future.