Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
ILIGAN CITY —– The United States Agency International Development (USAID) and Plan International released on Thursday (October 29), business recovery grants to two Muslim youth groups in Lanao del Sur and Marawi City, as part of the Philippine Coffee Month celebration. The turn-over of the P260,000 livelihood package is part of the Marawi Response Project (MRP) that started during the Marawi …
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ILIGAN CITY —– The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan, Inc. (CCIFII) said on Thursday that around 12,000 workers lost their job when their respective companies were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of these have closed permanently while others are just temporarily closing. but with no timeline as to when they will reopen, according to Reggie Punongbayan, …
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ILIGAN CITY —– The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan, Inc. (CCIFII) launched Thursday (October 29) an online forum that aims to provide guidance to the local business community in the cities of Iligan and Marawi and the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur. Dubbed “Kapehan sa Iligan Chamber”, the …
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One of the most unusual guerrilla operations in the Philippines during World War II was the guerrilla raid on Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, which was conducted with the assistance of the US Navy to eliminate and wipe out the Japanese garrisoned at this key objective.
During World War II, US Navy submarines helped supply Filipino and American guerrillas with arms, ammunition and supplies, also ferrying personnel in and out of the islands. Known as the SPYRON (for Spy Squadron) Operation, it supported the Filipino and American Guerrillas resistance to the Japanese occupation after the Philippines fell to the Japanese Imperial Forces in early 1942. The …
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Since the start of quarantine, OFWs have slowly returned to the country to reunite with their families during these tumultuous times. To make the balikbayan process easier and more comfortable, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts unveiled its Balikbayan promo for both Go Hotels and Summit Hotels in major branches across the country. From June 15, 2020 …
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The Mount Kitanglad Range Natural Park in Bukidnon is an ASEAN Heritage Park that holds a special place in the history and heritage of World War II. With a total land area of 47,270 hectares, it is located in northern Mindanao in the province of Bukidnon in Region 10. Mount Kitanglad is one of five peaks in …
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Region X posted the highest growth in government spending in 2019 among the Philippines’ 17 regions at 19.2 percent, an acceleration from the 11.9 percent growth in the previous year. Government spending in the region amounted to P 94.31 billion in 2019 contributing 3.9 percent to the total government spending in the country. Meanwhile, household …
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The economy of Region 10 expanded at a slower pace by 5.9 percent in 2019 compared with the recorded growth in the previous year of 7.1 percent. The slower growth was due to the slowdown in Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation and Storage. Manufacturing, which constituted 11.0 percent of the Region X economy, posted a deceleration …
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Creating stories of hope in isolation Mindanao is hailed for its abundant natural resources and breathtaking landscapes. But beyond its pristine beaches and lush mountains is a burgeoning community of creatives who are injecting their unique Mindanaoan identity into art and using it as a force for good. As the country continues to grapple with …
