Kagay-anon named one of Tiktok PH’s Outstanding Campaign Performers

By Tito Mike An Official Tiktok Live Host based in Cagayan de Oro has been recognized as one of Tiktok Philippines’ ‘Outstanding Campaign Performers’. Vahjna Mae Babia Flores, whose Tiktok Handle is Hustlin’ Wife, received the recognition during the BEST OF TIKTOK PHILIPPINES 2023 Tiktok Philippines’ Creators  Night held December 23, 2023 at the Rizal …

‘Kauban’ chatbot expands access to legal guidance in CDO

By Stephen J. Pedroza CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES – In a groundbreaking move, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro proudly introduced the Klarex Uy Bot Accessible Information or “Kauban CDO” chatbot to provide free legal information 24/7.  Designed as a comprehensive platform, Kauban CDO chatbot serves as a pioneering initiative led by a team of …

Cagayan de Oro Economy grows 9.4 percent in 2022

Grows fastest, tops Per Capita GRDP in Normin Cagayan de Oro’s economy continued to lead Northern Mindanao’s rebound from the debilitating effects of the global pandemic. The City recorded the fastest growth in Region X with a 9.4 percent growth, powering the regional economy’s resurgence to 7.2% from 6.3% in 2021. It ranked 10th in …

Stars on 45: 80s Oro DJs reunion reminisce the good old days

By Tito Mike Stars on 45 was a Dutch novelty pop act that was successful in Europe, the United States, and Australia in the early 1980s. The band recorded medley recordings made by recreating hit songs as faithfully as possible and joining them together with a common tempo and underlying drum track. The ’45’ refers to the playback speed of a …

CDO in Agoda’s Top 5 most searched PH Travel Destinations in 2024

Cagayan de Oro is among the Philippines top 5 most searched travel destinations for  2024, according to the travel booking online platform Agoda. Agoda’s 2024’s “Philippines’ New Horizons” is a list of local destinations most searched by travelers year-on-year, who used agoda.com for search, travel and hotel bookings. “While the Philippines’ well-loved destinations continue to attract their fair share of …

MCT Phase II Expansion remains PHIVIDEC IA’s Topmost Priority

The expansion of the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) remains the topmost priority of the Phividec Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC IA) as it marks its 50th Anniversary in 2024. “Our MCT has already reached its maximum capacity of 270,000 TEUs,” said Atty. Joseph Donato J. Bernedo, PHIVIDEC IA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, during a January 23 press conference …

COWD seeks to resolve rate row with majority partner

The Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) is actively seeking an acceptable compromise with its majority partner regarding the price of bulk water it sources from their joint venture company.\ During a media press conference held 16 January 2024 at the COWD Board Room, Engr. Antonio Young, COWD General Manager, said the dispute arose when …

Biggest Book Sale Ever Opens At SM Downtown February 2nd

Big Bad Wolf Books Changing The World, One Book At A Time By Tito Mike The world’s biggest ever book sale is coming to Cagayan de Oro at the Event Hall of SM Downtown at the 5th Floor. From February 2, 2024 to February 18, 2024, Cagayan de Oro residents and visitors from neighboring cities …

Quid pro quo, sudden death dramas electrify JGFP Mindanao Pueblo Junior Open

Junior Golf at Pueblo de Oro got off to a sizzling start as the matches went down to the wire for both the boys and girls marquee divisions during the second leg of the Mindanao Open held January 9-11, 2023 in Cagayan de Oro City. In the girls marquee 15-18 division, it was a friendly …

Kagay-anons Walk with Faith in CDO Traslación 2024

Kagay-anons turned out in droves to join the local celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, 2024, but in drastically reduced numbers compared to previous years. The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) in Manila donated one of the Callejeros (replicas of the 17th century image) to the Metropolitan Archdiocese …