Monthly Archives: June 2021

As Cagayan de Oro transitions into MECQ status in response to a surge in covid-19 infections, one of the city’s leading artists is optimizing the time available to him as he works from home. “Five years ago, I made a customized minaudière for a good friend. I did not expect to gain attention from the …

Continue reading “Chris Gomez : Morphing Art into Fashion with Laguindingan Silk”

Just ten days after his 52nd birthday, friends and admirers of one of Cagayan de Oro’s most active champions were shocked to learn of his passing. According to his paternal aunt Carmen “Mameng” Eduave Bacarro, her nephew Surab Blanila Bacarro was the eldest son of her older brother Rustom  (+) and Divina Blanila. He has …

Continue reading “Forever in our Hearts: Surab “Gabby” Bacarro [May 9, 1969 – May 19, 2021]”