Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
By Tito Mike The 30th edition of the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association’s (COHARA) Kumbira culinary show and live competitions ended with a bang as local establishments dominated the Professional and Student Categories. Limketkai Luxe Hotel topped the Professional Division with seven (7) gold, nine (9) silver, and nine (9) bronze medals for …
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The Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) marked the 30th Anniversary of its founding by honoring its founders and everyone who was crucial for the success of its signature event during the past 30 years on October 14th at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City. KUMBIRA!, the longest running and …
Fifty six hospitality establishments, schools and individuals have signed up to participate in the 30 competitive events lined up for the 30th Anniversary of Kumbira, the longest running and largest culinary show and live competitions outside Metro Manila. “In 2025 we had 24 competitions and categories, but to match the anniversary number, we have a …
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY/6 October 2026 – Energy stakeholders in Mindanao continue their relentless campaign to attain a 50/50 renewable/thermal energy mix for the island grid by 2030. Based on 2025 data from the Department of Energy (DOE), Renewable Energy (RE) accounts for 35% of generation capacity, but if Agus-Pulangi is optimized, RE share could …
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Kumbira began as the 1st Cagayan de Oro Cultural and Culinary Festival on August 23, 1996, a very modest one-day event by today’s standards even though the Cagayan de Oro City Council passed a resolution declaring it a one week celebration on August 23-30. However, COHARA wanted something local, so while discussing what name was …
Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City- The former museum building of this city’s resident military unit has been renovated and will soon reopen its doors as the city’s fifth museum. In a turnover ceremony held at Camp Edilberto Evangelista, the newly renovated Borromeo Hall turns a new chapter as home of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” …
An archeological dig in Lanao del Sur has apparently unmasked the claims of one of America’s foremost military leaders as a fake. During the presentation and turnover of the Kota Kalawi Archeological and Historical Project held 24 August 2026 at the Lanao del Sur Provincial Capitol, Project Team Leader Leee Anthony M. Neri, PhD, Dean …
The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) brings the 32nd Defense & Sporting Arms Show (DSAS) to Cagayan de Oro City from August 27 to August 30, 2026, at The Atrium, Limketkai Center. Guests and visitors can explore exhibits featuring industry products and equipment; a selection of local and imported sporting …
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KUMBIRA 2026: Three Decades, One Culinary Legacy The Philippines longest culinary festival and competition celebrates its 30th Pearl Jubilee on October 14, 15 & 16, 2026 at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. “This year, KUMBIRA celebrates its 30th year of bringing together culinary talents, creativity, passion, and the love of food!” said COHARA President Jerome …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The biggest business event in Mindanao unfolds in this City of Golden Friendship on August 11-13, 2026 at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, in the Barangay Lapasan Central Business District. The Mindanao Business Conference (MINBIZCON) is the largest annual gathering of business leaders, policy makers, stakeholders, and professionals from the public …
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