CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Leaders of local farmers and fishermen from beleaguered communities around the country are undertaking a 60-Day national walk to raise awareness against corporate interests seeking to displace them from their ancestral domains. The core group of 15 marchers include leaders from the Ubod na Manlalakbay of SAMBILOG – Balik Bugsuk Movement …
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The Invasion of Glan
2 May 1943 On 2 May 1943, Glan, Cotabato, was invaded by a contingent of one hundred Japs and seventy Moros believed to be the followers of SINSUAT (a prominent Moro in Cotabato) and pro-Jap volunteer guards. They used several launches and one gunboat supported by a plane, effecting landing on two points: Glan-Paidu and …
Oro Choirs show up in Himig Handog Int’l Chorale Competition
UMTC Harmonic Chorale wins Grand Prix Local bets made the podium in the recently concluded Himig Handog International Competition held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The Liceo de Cagayan University Senior High School Glee Club emerged as Champions in the Pop Category, Runners Up in the Youth Choir Category, and the Best Interpretation of …
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Mindanao features in World War II International Conference
INTRAMUROS, MANILA – Mindanao was well represented in the recently concluded international conference commemorating the 80th Battle of Manila held at this historic walled city. Four resource persons from Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan), Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) and the City College of El Salvador (CCE) presented three of the 36 presentations …
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Envoy shines spotlight on “Three Treasures” of Filipino-Chinese Community in Oro Medical Mission
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- The highest diplomat of the People’s Republic of China has lauded the Filipino-Chinese Community for giving back to society with their “Three Treasures”. “The local Chinese community has long been a pillar of generosity, consistently supporting local charitable causes and giving back to society with great enthusiasm,” said His Excellency Chinese …
CDO Chinese New Year Festival exalts Chinese Cuisine
Cagayan de Oro City- Four of the city’s public and private groups recently got together to reacquaint the growing population of the Philippines emerging 4th Metropolitan area with its heritage of Chinese cuisine. The Oro Trade and Investment Center (Oro TIPC) headed by Department Head John W. Asuncion organized “Wok of Fortune: Culinary Showcase” held …
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CDO Filipino-Chinese Community holds Free Medical/Dental Mission
10th Cagayan de Oro Chinese New Year Festival CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- For the first time ever, the Cagayan de Oro Filipino-Chinese Community will be conducting a free Medical and Dental Mission on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the festival starting 8:00AM at the Limketkai Mall Atrium in Barangay …
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All Systems Go for 3rd Mayor’s Cup Spring Festival Dragon Boat Race
Eleven teams from all over the Philippines have so far confirmed their participation in the 3rd Mayor’s Cup Spring Festival Dragon Boat Race scheduled on February 1-2, 2025 at the Cagayan River. This event is part of the ongoing BUGSAY MINDANAO 7: PADDLE FOR PEACE series organized by the Dragon Boat Kagay-an Race headed by Pinky …
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Cagayan de Oro hosts Inception Meeting & Writing Colloquium on History of 13 Muslim-Majority Ethnolinguistic Groups of Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines will launch one of its largest research initiatives through the undertaking of the Inception & Meeting & Research – Writing Colloquium on the History of the 13 Ethnolinguistic Groups of Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan at the New Dawn Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City …
2024 The Year in Science and Technology in Northern Mindanao
DOST-10 has made remarkable strides in 2024 by transforming communities, keeping the innovation ecosystem vibrant, and promoting environmental sustainability across Northern Mindanao. Through targeted projects and collaborative efforts, the agency empowered communities, supported MSMEs, and advanced sustainable development practices. Transforming Communities into Smart and Sustainable In 2024, DOST-10 significantly advanced its Smart and Sustainable Communities …
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