PHIVIDEC IA: Moving Forward with a Purpose

Bigger, Bolder, Beyond Business TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – The PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority opened its Open Hour Year 3 on March 25 with bold optimism despite the current disruption of the global economy arising from the conflict in the Middle East. “This year, we embrace a bold and exciting theme—Bigger, Bolder, Beyond Business,” said PHIVIDEC IA …

COWD staggers service breaks for COBI rehab to cushion impact of water interruptions on concessionaires

No need to panic for the scheduled four day water service interruption starting next Tuesday. It’s the best compromise to cushion the impact of the sixteen day rehabilitation period needed to restore the production of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District’s (COWD) bulk water supplier after twenty years of continued operations. What COWD and …

PPA honors Kagay-anon Social Scientist with MCC Memorial Fund Launch during int’l conference

By Mike Baños (as related by Sharina Cabaraban Domingo) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- A pioneering Kagay-anon social scientist  has been honored during the closing program of the  2026 International Scientific Conference of the Philippine Population Association (PPA), where she served as President and a member of the Board of Trustees. The PPA is the premier …

The Heart of Tradition: The Keeper of the Okir

By Mike Baños (as related by Salika Maguindanao-Samad) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY –  In the wake of the infamous Marawi Siege of 2017 which displaced thousands from this Islamic City of Mindanao, real-life couple Salika and Jardin Samad gathered together their fellow Meranaws under the banner of Maranao Collectibles. At an evacuation center in Iligan …

Paying it forward : Childhood memories brings water to Davao de Oro

Childhood memories brings water to Davao de Oro NABUNTURAN, DAVAO DE ORO- When Rep. Jose Ch. Alvarez (2nd District, Palawan) visited this capital town of this fast rising province, it wasn’t just a mere nostalgia which brought him back to the place where he spent many happy days of his childhood. In his meeting last …

JE Hydro makes Dream Come True for Sitio NHA Residents in Bgy. Busay, Cebu City

Residents of Sitio NHA and nearby areas in Barangay Busay, Cebu City, have been celebrating a major milestone – access to reliable potable water, thanks to JE Hydro & Bio- Energy Corporation! After over 30 years of living without a steady water source, the community can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Metropolitan Cebu …

CUMC 1st Normin Hospital powered by 100% Renewable Energy

Taps geothermal power from First Gen CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC), one of the largest private medical facilities in Mindanao, is the first hospital in Northern Mindanao to be fully powered by renewable energy (RE). Under the agreement signed by CUMC and First Gen Corporation (First Gen)  officials last month, the latter would supply 900 kilowatts …

FORMA aims to elevate Mindanaw Art and Design to the Mainstream

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- A new arts and culture initiative created by three of Mindanao’s Best and Brightest Creatives aims to rocket the island’s rich tradition to the mainstream consciousness. Dubbed FORMA, Vibrant Mindanao Design Commune, it is the brain child of Jerome de la Fuente with Chris Gomez and Shine J. Casiño. Concept “For …

Unilever Bolsters Higher Climate Ambition, Enhanced Access to Renewable Energy 

Industry Players Driving Climate Action to Manage Climate Risk and Strengthen Resilience Climate goals are ambitious, and with limited time and resources, the urgency to act has never been more urgent for the Philippines. Inaction risks lives, livelihoods, and long-term economic stability. Bold measures such as reducing emissions by decarbonizing operations and value chains are …

NGCP completes key restorations in Visayas Grid after magnitude 6.9 earthquake

Transmission services across the Visayas Grid are under normal operations after NGCP completed its key restoration efforts following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu. As of 9:38 AM of 03 October (Friday), NGCP successfully energized the Daanbantayan–Tabango 230kV Line 2, the submarine cable linking Cebu and Leyte. The company deployed over 60 personnel to work …