35th Executive Committee Meeting & 22nd Gen Assy of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries Secretary of National Defense (SND) Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. encouraged veteran leaders of the armed forces from 10 Southeast Asian countries to promote regional peace and stability as he keynoted the 22nd General Assembly of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC), …
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Seda Centrio’s CAROL V. VALDEZ represents Cagayan de Oro in 27th Mabuhay Awards
Carol V. Valdez, Seda Centrio Hotel Director of Sales in Cagayan de Oro City was nominated as one of the 32 Finalists for the MANAGER Category in the recent Mabuhay Awards, which recognizes outstanding employees of the Philippine’s hospitality industry. Hotel Manager Rhett Villaruz says, “It’s a well-deserved recognition. Her hard work, exceptional leadership, and dedication to the hospitality industry have truly …
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Xavier Ateneo holds 1st MOVE FOR MORE Run & Walk
Introducing The Campus of the Future & Advancement Office Campaign Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier Ateneo) held its 1st ever MOVE FOR MORE Run and Walk—a milestone event dedicated to introducing the Campus of the Future, and the “Move for More” campaign of Xavier Ateneo’s Advancement Office. “MOVE FOR MORE is the 5year campaign of …
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2023 JGFP Mindanao Inter-School Golf Championship successfully hosted by Pueblo, Del Monte for 1st time
For the first time ever, Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro City and Del Monte Golf and Country Club in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon hosted the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) Mindanao Inter-School Golf Championship. Del Monte Golf and Country Club hosted the event on 28 & 29 October …
Xavier Ateneo hosts forum on Indonesia & the Philippine Diplomatic Relations
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier Ateneo) hosted a forum on Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Indonesia on November 21, 2023. Echoing Indonesia’s diplomacy with the theme “Rowing between two reefs in a fast-changing world”, the event was graced by Minister Counsellor Dr. Partogi Jan Pieter Samosir, Head of the Embassy of Indonesia-Manila Political Section, …
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Oro PTA Nazareth Kids finish strong in 40th PCA Open Age Group Championships
The Cagayan de Oro delegation to the 40th Philippine Columbian Association Open Age Group Championships led by the Philippine Tennis Academy kids put up a good showing in the tournament held recently at PCA Sports Club Complex at Plaza Dilao, Paco, Manila. Philippine Tennis Academy (PTA) is a grassroots program based in Nazareth Tennis Courts, Bgy. …
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PCC honors The Outstanding Pilgrimians 2023 on 75th Diamond Foundation Anniversary
Pilgrim Christian College (PCC) honored 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 (𝐓𝐎𝐏) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 on the occasion of the school’s 75th Diamond Foundation Anniversary. The Awarding Ceremony was held Friday, November 24, 2023 at the PCC Auditorium. The Outstanding Pilgrimians (TOP) 2023 are the following: Dr. Fausto S. Abella (Coll’09/PE’23) for Business Education; Rev. Cleto P. Bacarro, Jr. (HS’84) for Religious Vocation; Eiko Hazel Acuña-Belsky (HS’73) for Global Filipino Professional; Hon. Vergito …
Introducing the Amazing Men & Women of Cagayan de Oro City
Here, at long last, is a primer for the younger generation of Kagay-anons, as well as those of us, getting up in years, who could be a tad wiser after going through this book, about who those pioneers who made our city were. Gwendolyn Ramos Garcia relates how she came up with the idea for “The Amazing …
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City Council honors Liceo Music Conservatory Professors
The Cagayan de Oro City Council honored two music professors of the Liceo de Cagayan Conservatory of Music, Theatre and Dance on November 22, 2023 with commendation for their outstanding achievements in classical music which placed Cagayan de Oro in the World Music Map. Resolution No. 14729-2023 in the 20th City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of Cagayan …
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DAUNTLESS
The story of a top secret Filipino unit that fought Imperial Japan in Occupied Philippines The tensions growing with China’s incursions in the West Philippines Sea have again revived similar times during the early 1940s when Imperial Japan began expanding its empire by invading China, then Southeast Asia including the Philippines. Author Marie Silva Vallejo recalls those turbulent times …