Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
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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with Dr. Alberto P. Fenix & Ruben A. Vegafria Two luminaries of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) recently shared their insights into the future of regional chambers during the Chamber Development Workshop, a pre-conference activity of the 35th Mindanao Business Conference held 11 August 2026 at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Limketkai Center …
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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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The Mother of all Rotary Clubs in Cagayan de Oro can look forward to the current Rotary Year with faith and inspiration it will be a truly outstanding Rotary Year. During its 79th Turnover and Induction Ceremonies held July 25 at the plush Limketkai Luxe Hotel, President Noel A. Dajao stressed his vision for the RI …
Exactly fourteen years ago I wrote and had the following feature story published. I am sharing this again in remembrance of a dear friend and artist exemplar whose works deserve a place in Cagayan de Oro’s Pantheon of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Awi Chaves’ Cakeistry CDO: Sweet Dreams are made of these It’s quite difficult to pigeonhole Ma. …
