Residents of Barangay Indahag and nearby upland communities can avail of free potable drinking water for the next five days. “As a sign of gratitude to everyone who made this project a success, JE Hydro and Bio Energy Corporation (JEHBEC) will sponsor a 5-day Libreng Tubig Festival to anyone who wants to avail of it from today …
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New COMC Management cites first quarter gains
First ever admin floor dedicated on 53rd anniversary It took all of five decades and some, but one of Cagayan de Oro’s premier medical institutions finally has its own floor devoted to the hospital’s administration. The new facility was inaugurated on November 15 with a blessing of the premises and a simple brunch for the employees …
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SM City CDO Uptown rebrands on 20th Anniversary
SM Supermalls first mall in Cagayan de Oro City has rebranded with a new moniker to mark its 20th anniversary milestone. Now officially known as SM City CDO Uptown to differentiate it from its downtown sibling, the rebranding was also part of its 20th commemoration to mark its redevelopment. “We started our 20th year commemoration last June 30, 2022 …
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India’s Festival of Lights: Indian Business Forum to Celebrate Diwali at Mindanao Food Congress
With ‘India’ as a Partner Country for the Mindanao Food Congress, the India Business Forum (IBF) is pleased to organize Indian Cultural and Food Night for Guests and Participants on the first day of the event on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 to mark the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali, India’s biggest and …
A Chat with Antonio Gallo in Cagayan de Oro
Head of the Consular Chancery, Embassy of Italy in Manila We wish to thank Italpinas Development Corporation for inviting us to have a meet-and-greet with Sig. Antonio Gallo, Head of the Consular Chancery, Embassy of Italy in Manila on Thursday, 13 October 2022, at the roof deck of the new Cita Bella. During this event, Sig. Gallo was introduced …
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Mindanao Food Congress: Incredible India
India will be the Partner Country for the Mindanao Food Congress and Oro BEST Expo 2022 slated to be held on October 26-30, 2022 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, and Limketkai Mall, respectively. Through the Indian Embassy in the Philippines headed by His Excellency Shambhu S. Kumaran, Asia’s third largest economy will be on full display at the Oro BEST Expo 2022 with …
Seven Seas Waterpark celebrates La Naval de Manila
Valor of the Kapampangans, Blessed Virgin’s Miracle There’s an oft forgotten chapter in Philippine History that deserves to be remembered by the following generations of Filipinos not merely for the valor shown by the defenders of the Islas Filipinas against the Dutch invaders, but even more so for the Miracle of Our Lady of the …
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This Week in World War II History: Angeles L. Limena, Soldier-Priest
Angeles Labrador Limena was born October 2, 1899 in Sorsogon, Sorsogon. He was christened Angeles by his parents since his birth date fell on the Feast of the Catholic festival of the Guardian Angels. He went to study in Sorsogon to be a priest, but before he was ordained he left to join the armed forces in Manila …
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Historical Trails aims to boost awareness, domestic tourism in Northern Mindanao
History isn’t always top of mind for domestic tourists, that many even remain unaware of the historicity of places in their localities. But that may soon change, at least in Northern Mindanao.” The Northern Mindanao Historical Trails Committee is now taking an inventory of historical places in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental, to …
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XU Press pursues its mission into the fringes of Mindanao
Bringing in the written word from the peripheries In pursuit of the Jesuit mission “to reach out to people beyond their frontiers” in Mindanao, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan’s (Xavier Ateneo) XU PRESS presents itself as an “alternative press” for the Mindanao-focused writings, research and literature, which would otherwise would not have been published by the …
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