One Kagay-an, Kauban Ang Katawhan Launches Proclamation Rally

By Mona Lagbas

March 29, 2025, Cagayan de Oro City_The Rio de Oro Boulevard was awash with orange and green colors Saturday night as the One Kagay-an, Kauban Ang Katawhan coalition launched its proclamation rally, signalling the start of campaigning for the local polls.Thousands of spectators and multi-uniformed supporters gathered and cheered noisily as the candidates were introduced one by one.

Kicking off the revelry was relectionist Vice Mayor Jocelyn "Bebot" Rodriguez, followed by her brother, Congressman Rufus, who is running for his final term in the city's 2nd District.

Incumbent City Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy proudly outlined his relection bid with his battle cry " Ang gobyerno duol sa katawhan, ang katawhan duol sa gobyerno".

An excited and very confident Joaquin Raineir "Kikang" Uy rallied the crowd as he appealed for support in his bid for the congressional seat in the 1st District.

Comebacking partylist Abante Mindanao 1st nominee Maxie Rodriguez and 2nd nominee Queenie Belmonte also cited the benefits of electing a truly Mindanaoan sectoral representation.

City councilor hopefuls of both the 1st and 2nd Districts also went onstage and expounded their advocacies while some even performed song and dance numbers.

All photos are from Rolando "Klarex" Uy FB page.