Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
By Tito Mike The 30th edition of the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association’s (COHARA) Kumbira culinary show and live competitions ended with a bang as local establishments dominated the Professional and Student Categories. Limketkai Luxe Hotel topped the Professional Division with seven (7) gold, nine (9) silver, and nine (9) bronze medals for …
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Fifty six hospitality establishments, schools and individuals have signed up to participate in the 30 competitive events lined up for the 30th Anniversary of Kumbira, the longest running and largest culinary show and live competitions outside Metro Manila. “In 2025 we had 24 competitions and categories, but to match the anniversary number, we have a …
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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Cagayan de Oro has overtaken Davao as the city with the largest hotel pipeline in Mindanao, with 1,293 rooms (keys) compared to Davao’s 655, the 2026 Philippine Accommodation Pipeline Report released on September 25, 2026 reports. Key developments across major destinations Cagayan de Oro ranks 10th nationwide with five accommodations totaling 1,293 keys but leads …
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By Nyle B. Balasabas, General Manager, Isuzu-NMADI The Isuzu Cagayan de Oro showroom took on a different kind of spotlight on September 15, 2026, with The Next Mile – Isuzu NMADI Partners Recognition Night. An evening of awards and appreciation honored corporate customers, government partners, fleet operators, and business owners who trust NMADI with their …
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By Tito Mike CAGAYAN DE ORO— Northern Mindanao’s hospitality industry marked another milestone on 24 September 2026, as Newdawn Hotel Plus hosted a Media Launch and Partners Night to celebrate the certification of Aster Kitchen, the hotel’s dedicated banquet kitchen making it the city’s First Halal-Certified Hotel Kitchen, offering Halal-Food Services: Banquets, Events, Catering, Buffet …
Milestone 30th Anniversary Celebration CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) proudly marks a monumental milestone this year: the 30th-anniversary celebration of Kumbira, officially anchored under the banner “Three Decades, One Culinary Legacy.” The landmark event is scheduled for October 14–16, 2026, at the Atrium, Limketkai Mall, …
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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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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Despite the less than ideal global business climate during the first half of 2026, this city’s biggest real estate developer has attained an impressive 83 percent sales growth for the period. During the 2026 Mid-Year Sales Awards held August 18, Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation – Cagayan de Oro Territory Sales & Marketing …
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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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