The newest Robinsons Appliances is now open at the 3rd Level of Ayala Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro City! “We really chose to do another store here in Cagayan de Oro because we really want to cater to the needs of our customers,” said Ms. Donna San Luis, Marketing Services Manager, Robinsons Appliances Corporation, …
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Cagayan de Oro to host 31st Travel Tour Expo & 9th Int’l Travel Trade Expo 2024 VizMin this July
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), the largest and most reputable body of travel agencies in the country, has chosen Cagayan de Oro City as the venue for the 31st PTAA National Convention and 9th International Travel Trade Expo 2024 VizMin Edition for the first time ever outside Metro Manila. …
Cagayan de Oro needs basic, long-term solutions to fix its water supply woes
Cagayan de Oro City needs to move forward and apply basic solutions to address its current water supply problems instead of bickering to find a scapegoat for the ongoing brouhaha over the quality of its current water services to its consumers. In a radio interview over Strong Radio with anchor Patrick Tablon in the program …
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Pueblo de Oro unveils La Aldea del Rio Model House
Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (PDO) unveiled its much awaited La Aldea del Rio model house marking another milestone in affordable housing for the middle-income demographic. The unveiling ceremony were held on February 17, 2024 headed by PDO Vice President and General Manager Chrysler B. Acebu. Guests and interested buyers got a firsthand chance to …
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The Tiger City in the Year of the Dragon
Cagayan de Oro’s Prospects for 2024 By Tito Mike The Year of the Wood Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac appears to be both promising and challenging for the capital city of Northern Mindanao. Cagayan de Oro City became a chartered city on June 15, 1950 which (are you ready for this?) believe it or not, …
‘Kauban’ chatbot expands access to legal guidance in CDO
By Stephen J. Pedroza CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES – In a groundbreaking move, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro proudly introduced the Klarex Uy Bot Accessible Information or “Kauban CDO” chatbot to provide free legal information 24/7. Designed as a comprehensive platform, Kauban CDO chatbot serves as a pioneering initiative led by a team of …
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Cagayan de Oro Economy grows 9.4 percent in 2022
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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MCT Phase II Expansion remains PHIVIDEC IA’s Topmost Priority
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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COWD seeks to resolve rate row with majority partner
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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Skyscrapers herald coming Gilded Age of Metro Cagayan de Oro
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) projects Cagayan de Oro City to become the Philippines next metropolitan center by 2025 after Manila, Cebu and Davao in its Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022. Based on its projected population growth, strategic location as gateway and logistics hub for Northern Mindanao, and role as a key education center …
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