Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
By Mike Baños Kagay-anon Architect Edwin D. Uy is one of the Philippines innovative architects whose project – House No. 26 is featured in a compilation of 18 diverse and purposeful dwellings from around the Philippines in BluPrint Magazine’s latest coffee table book The Architecture of Silence. Capturing the essence of silence and serenity within …
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Partner institutions from the Philippines and Malaysia have come together to help bring a brighter future for the children victimized by the siege of Marawi City. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Mindanao State University (MSU) have joined forces with the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and Kuala Lumpur-based Big Bad Wolf Books …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Two Kagay-anons to represent PH in choirThe Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s “Hope” world tour will make its next stop in the Philippines. This will be the Choir’s first trip to the Philippines — an area often called “Asia’s pearl” because of its rich culture and scenic landscapes. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, the Philippines Area …
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