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ED D. LAPIZ

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A member of Civil Society Org., an advocate of good governance , helping local and nat'l gov't address public concerns, contribute to building highly livable cities for everyone, & above all, help ensure the best possible future for our city & our country

12/09/2026

MACABALAN BRIDGE PROJECT INSPECTION

The Importance of Modern Infrastructure Projects in CDO, such as flyovers and bridges, are highly needed to address the worsening traffic congestion, especially since Cagayan de Oro serves as one of the gateways to Mindanao.

As part of civil society organization, the CCW continuously represent the concerns of the people and taxpayers of the city. We have conducted several inspections and follow-ups regarding various infrastructure projects in CDO that have experienced very slow progress.

One of the most recent projects we reported to the Office of DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon is the 10th bridge of our city, the Macabalan- Bonbon Bridge Project, which started in 2016 and has remained unfinished for 10 years.

During our inspections of the bridge project site in January and July, we concluded, based on our conversation with the DPWH Resident Engineer, that the LACK OF SUFFICIENT FUNDING was one of the major reasons for the delay. This prompted us to report the matter to Secretary Dizon in the hope of helping push for the completion of the project.

We pointed out that several infrastructure projects in other parts of the country have been provided with sufficient funding and completed within a reasonable period, while the Macabalan Bridge has struggled to receive adequate funding and has remained unfinished for 10 years.

It is good news that serious coordination has taken place. Secretary Vince Dizon recently visited Cagayan de Oro and inspected several DPWH projects, including the Macabalan Bridge. He assured our District 2 Congressman, Hon. Rodriguez, that the full funding needed for the bridge project will be provided by early next year so that construction can be completed and the bridge can help alleviate CDO's traffic problems.

This also highlights the importance of citizen participation in governance. At all times, we citizens should be involved in monitoring government projects and raising legitimate concerns when government services and infrastructure are delayed.

26/07/2026

MOST NOTORIOUS ROAD IN THE PHILIPPINES

The problem along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila City, which involved numerous incidents of theft, hold-up, snatching, and other crimes, persisted for many years until 2026.

This was both a local and national concern, as many citizens passing through R10, especially large businesses and companies operating cargo trucks supplying Metro Manila and other parts of the country, became victims.

As part of the civil society organization, Citizens Crime Watch - CCW, which actively monitors unresolved and worsening criminal activities, I submitted recommendations to the Manila City Government in April 2026 and to the Presidential Complaints Center in May 2026 to help address this long-standing problem. Some of the recommendations were the strict clearing of the several-kilometer stretch of R10 of road obstructions and maintaining permanent police visibility throughout the area.

It is encouraging to know that these recommendations were received and was also implemented by the Manila City Government in coordination with the PNP and the MMDA.

Today, Road 10 Tondo, which was once regarded as one of the most notorious roads in the country, has become significantly safer for motorists, commuters, businesses, and the general public. Road obstructions have been cleared, several criminals have been arrested, and traffic now flows much more smoothly.

12/07/2026

THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

As one of the country's most highly respected and active socio-civic organizations, the Fraternal Order of Eagles is enlightened by noble ideals, animated by a deep sense of brotherhood, God-loving and grounded in faith, law-abiding and respectful of authority, and committed to a mission of service, unity, and leadership.

It is a great honor to be part of this distinguished organization. I was invited to serve as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during an induction program and was also conferred Honorary Membership in recognition of my service as the City Chairman of Citizens Crime Watch and my contributions to helping both the people and the government promote good governance and public service for the benefit of the Filipino people.

11/07/2026

CDO NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SOLUTION

In 2020, the Regional Development Council approved three proposed flyover projects along the national highway in Gusa, Kauswagan, and Bulua.
But 6 years have passed, and not even one of the flyover projects has begun implementation.

AS A HIGHLY URBANIZED city and as the gateway to Mindanao, CdeO urgently needs these flyover projects due to worsening traffic congestion especially at the national highway.

On behalf of the people of the city and as taxpayers, I have made several follow-ups, submitted formal letters, and visited various government offices, including the City Government, NEDA R-10 , DPWH R-X, and the Office of the Misamis Oriental Governor. And lastly I raised this concern with the DPWH Central Office through the 8888 Citizens' Complaint Center and also with the Presidential Action Center.

It is great news that our City Mayor recently announced that these flyover projects will soon be realized for the benefit of the people of the city.

18/03/2026

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING

A meeting was held at the City Council Session Hall with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the City Engineering Department. This is also in relation to the recommendations I previously submitted to the City Government, and I was invited on behalf of the people of the city.

The meeting was successful, and several recommendations were discussed, including the dredging of creeks, updates to the City Drainage Master Plan, the implementation of the Oplan Kontra Baha program, and the declogging of the city’s drainage systems—especially in areas with frequent flooding in the city center near major malls such as Ayala Centrio Mall, SM CDO Downtown Premier, and Limketkai Mall.

Additionally, the areas around the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol and the Northern Mindanao Medical Center were included, as these locations are frequently affected by flooding.

A big thank you to Hon. Al Legaspi for the invitation and for his assurance that the recommendations I shared will be considered in addressing the long-standing flooding problem in the city, which affects thousands of residents and causes damage to homes and business establishments, resulting in millions of pesos in losses.

17/03/2026

CITIZENS CRIME WATCH

As part of civil society organizations, we in Citizens Crime Watch (CCW)—an anti-crime and anti-corruption organization—represent the voices of the people nationwide. We support the government and law enforcement agencies in promoting peace and order by monitoring different areas of the community and maintaining close coordination with the PNP.

Last November, we communicated with the DILG Central Office and submitted recommendations to help make our country one of the safest.

TOP RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Establish permanent, 24 hour police visibility nationwide to prevent crime and ensure a quick response to any ongoing criminal activities.

2. Empower Barangay Tanods nationwide to protect their respective communities, especially at night and during dawn, and to ensure prompt coordination with the police regarding any public disturbances or crimes.

3. Require CCTV live monitoring systems in all LGUs nationwide, including all barangays.

-All these measures are for the safety of millions of Filipinos nationwide.

04/01/2026

RECOMMENDATION FOR NATIONWIDE DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE

The never-ending flooding and clogged drainage problems in our city—and in most cities across the country—which have affected millions of Filipinos, can only be addressed through proper government coordination between the DPWH and their respective local government units. However, it appears that these issues have still not been fully resolved.

LAST SEPTEMBER, I recommended and sent an email to the DPWH, DILG Central Office and to the Office of the President, proposing a permanent and simultaneous nationwide drainage maintenance and declogging program to address the many years of recurring flooding problems across the country, especially in highly urbanized areas, including Cagayan de Oro. The city also experiences frequent flooding due to severely clogged drainage systems, an issue the city government cannot handle alone.

IT IS GOOD NEWS that last November, His Excellency PBBM together with the DPWH, decided to implement a nationwide “Oplan Kontra Baha,” which aims to make highly urbanized city centers across the country free from flooding and to save billions of pesos in flood damages.

21/12/2025

TRAFFIC LIGHTS & ENFORCERS:

The worsening traffic situation in the soon-to-be Metropolitan City of Cagayan de Oro still has hope of being reduced, at least BY HALF. This can be achieved through the strict implementation of traffic laws, ensuring that all TRAFFIC LIGHTS —especially along national roads—are fully functional, and by deploying enough hardworking and disciplined traffic enforcers. These measures will help reduce heavy traffic, which causes daily frustration for thousands of residents and visitors.

LAST AUGUST 2025, I reached out to the City Council and was invited to attend a committee meeting with the RTA Chief and several City Councilors. However, it appeared that the traffic problem had not yet been fully addressed, especially the issue of more than 50% non-functioning traffic lights. As a final option, we appealed to our City Mayor to take the lead in resolving this issue.

OUR SINCERE THANKS to our Honorable City Mayor for hearing the clamor of the people. Most traffic lights are now functioning, and many active traffic ENFORCERS have been deployed—just in time for December, the most congested month of the year.

28/11/2025

PUERTO NATIONAL HIGHWAY

The busy intersection along the national road in Puerto Highway has had damaged asphalt for several months, caused by the constant passage of heavy trucks, resulting in several potholes on the side of the highway and also along Sayre Highway.

I communicated with several government offices, as it is NECESSARY for us citizens to help ensure proper coordination for all government projects in our city so that they are completed as scheduled. I coordinated with the DPWH, RTA, the City Mayor’s Office , the project engineer, and the contractor.

As COMMONLY experienced all over the country, including our city, most projects take a long time to start & to finish due to various reasons—the most common being the lack of constant follow- ups and timely coordination among government offices, bureaucratic processes, and even private entities, not to mention contractors who often cause headaches for both the government and the public, especially when delays lead to very heavy traffic in the area. In other countries, road repairs do not take a long time to start or finish because coordination is much quicker and government systems are more advanced, as I have personally seen.

A big thanks to our government for addressing this another road problem that has caused significant inconvenience to the thousands of people who travel along this highway.

16/11/2025

LIVE MONITORING CCTV SYSTEM

For many years, the absence of a fully functioning citywide live-monitoring CCTV system with large viewing screens for officials has contributed to major crimes remaining unsolved and has hindered the CDO City Police in conducting timely and effective investigations. In many progressive cities and countries, live viewing CCTV systems play a critical role in crime prevention & crime resolution. Unfortunately, our city is far behind other localities in ensuring the safety and security of its citizens. Even the CDO City Police Office has previously recommended the establishment of a citywide CCTV system.

As a soon-to-be metropolitan city, Cagayan de Oro is more than capable of implementing this essential infrastructure. Active citizen participation also remains vital in building a safer and more livable community. In line with this, I have personally visited & reached out to the Honorable Mayor and the Honorable Members of the City Council, and have submitted a follow-up via 8888 for establishing this system.

IT IS ENCOURAGING to know that after several years, this initiative will finally move forward. A citywide CCTV live monitoring system is a necessary and forward-looking step toward ensuring a safer, more secure, and more livable Cagayan de Oro for all.

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