81st Anniversary of MacArthur’s Breakout from Corregidor Remembered

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro together with the kin of our World War II veterans mark the 81st anniversary of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s arrival in Cagayan on March 13, 1942 with a simple program and turnover at the MacArthur Memorial at Barangay Macabalan. The highlight of the program will be the signing of the …

MacArthur’s Escape to Australia

March 13, 2023, marks the 81st anniversary of the arrival of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, his family and general staff at the Macabalan Wharf in Cagayan de Oro (formerly Cagayan de Misamis, Misamis Oriental) after a harrowing two-day trip from Corregidor aboard four (eventually three) PT Boats of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 (MTB Ron 3). …

Nissan CDO Hosts Patrol VIP Night

After a hiatus of almost four years caused by the global pandemic, Nissan Cagayan de Oro again hosted a Patrol VIP Night for Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao’s Bold and Beautiful. Nissan Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga are leading the market of large SUVs and we aim to keep our leadership in this segment,” …

Just My Opinion by Susan Naelga Palmes-Dennis

Veteran Kagay-anon Journalist launches book on her CDO-MISOR media journey Veteran Kagay-anon and Misamisnon Journalist Susan Naelga Palmes-Dennis will be launching her book Just My Opinion which marks a personal and professional milestone in her life and career in media. The book launch is scheduled on March 1st, 2:30PM at Marco Hotel, Cagayan de Oro …

Bud’z Café brings Bukidnon Pride to SM CDO Downtown Premier

February 20, 2023 Bud’z Café brings Bukidnon Pride to SM CDO Downtown Premier By Tito Mike An innovative café is bringing the best of Bukidnon’s produce to Cagayan de Oro with the recent blessing of its first outlet at the 5th floor of SM CDO Downtown Premier. “When we joined the  2nd Banog-Banog Festival of …

Eduardo Diego uncorks new wines and pasta for Valentine’s

I was indeed fortunate to be invited to Eduardo Diego’s Pre-Valentine Product Launching and Wine Tasting Event a day before the Day of Hearts on Feb. 13 at The Marketplace, Ayala Centrio Mall. Not only was it another milestone occasion for Cagayan de Oro’s multi-awarded Italian Specialty Restaurant, it was the wine-tasting event with the …

The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition now open at Ayala Centrio

The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition is now open for viewing at the 3rd Floor Foyer of the Ayala Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. The exhibit features photos of Blue & White Chinese Heirloom Porcelain from the Ching & Ming Dynasties dating back to the 13the to 17th centuries and will run from …

The Good News from PhilHealth: Ledesma cites robust financial health to implement new benefits and programs

PhilHealth commemorates its 28th year anniversary with the theme “Pinalawak at mga Bagong Benepisyo para sa Mamayang Filipino,” in line with the country’s observance of National Health Insurance Month. “This year’s anniversary theme is  a manifestation of our commitment to continuously expand and make the PhilHealth benefits more relevant and responsive to the medical needs of the Filipino”, Emmanuel …

Addressing social issues, cultivating a culture of dialogue keys to success of DENR’s Multi-Stakeholder Forums

Leaders from the government and private sectors agree that a holistic approach is needed to address the Philippines’ pressing socio-economic problems arising from climate change and environment degradation. Over  400 stakeholders from the national and local governments, private and development sectors, and the academe joined the DENR Multi-Stakeholder Forum held February 2-3, 2023 at Cagayan …

Jeffrey Limbonhai is new COHARA President

Jeffrey G. Limbonhai of De Luxe Hotel has been inducted into office as the new president of the city’s premier organization of hotels and restaurant. Limbonhai was inducted as the new president of the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) on January 12, 2023 along with the new set of officers during the …