07/10/2026
πππππππππππ ππππππ: VICE MAYOR BEBOT RODRIGUEZ SEEKS STRONGER CLIMATE RESILIENCE FOR CAGAYAN DE ORO
Cagayan de Oroβs greenhouse gas emissions reached 2,321,280 tCOβe in 2025, significantly higher than the 1,429,704 tCOβe recorded in 2023 and 1,101,438.22 tCOβe in 2016.
For Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, the rising figures underscore the need for concrete climate action. βWe must do something within our authority,β she emphasized in proposing the Cagayan de Oro Climate Resilience and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Investments Mechanism Ordinance.
The proposed measure establishes an annual Climate Resilience Obligation (CRO) for registered large and medium covered enterprises, creating a mechanism for investments in nature-based solutions that can help address flooding, drought, and other climate risks.
It also provides for cooperation with upstream municipalities in Bukidnon, including Talakag, Baungon, and Libona, for joint monitoring, benefit-sharing, and management of shared water resources.
The proposal was presented during a joint meeting of the Committees on Trade and Commerce; Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction; and Environment, with CLENRO, ORO-TIPC, DENR, and other concerned stakeholders in attendance.
Among the invited resource persons was Congressman Jose Manuel Alba of the 1st District of Bukidnon, whose participation brought an important perspective from one of the cityβs upstream areas. As Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Climate Change, he also shared valuable insights on climate resilience and cooperation across jurisdictions.
With this proposed measure, Vice Mayor Bebot hopes to help shape a Cagayan de Oro that is better prepared for the climate challenges aheadβthrough investments, cooperation, and nature-based solutions.