A city councilor is pushing for an ordinance that will require all residential and commercial establishments in Cagayan de Oro to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the sidewalk and premises fronting their homes and establishments.

Councilor Ian Achas has filed a proposed ordinance that will institutionalize the campaign "Tugkaran Ko, Limpyohan Ko" every third Saturday of the month.

Achas was prompted to file the said legislative measure as urban flooding remains to be a prevalent problem in the city and as dengue cases are rising.

"Urban flooding and increasing cases of dengue are common in the city, which is among the few results of improper waste disposal and/or living in a dirty environment," he said.

In his special report during the regular session, Achas said according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Northern Mindanao, 72 of the 80 barangays in the city are susceptible to flooding and one of the main causes is the clogged drainage systems linked with poorly managed waste disposal.

"Dili nato malimod nga bisan pa gani sa gamay nga ulan, ang atong syudad bahaon sa dayon,"he added.

Meanwhile, Achas cited a data from the City Health Office that showed the increasing number of dengue cases in the city.

He said from January to July 2022, the city recorded a total of 692 dengue cases with 10 deaths.

"With all the data discussed on which causes of urban flooding, its impact on the livelihood and properties of our fellow kagay-anons, and the threatening cases of dengue in the city, it is just timely to pass an ordinance requiring all residential and commercial establishments in the city to clean and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of our sidewalks and immediate premises fronting our houses and establishments,"Achas said.