The City Government of Cagayan de Oro, the Cagayan de Oro World War II & Veterans Studies Committee, Veterans Federation of the Philippines Region X, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, commemorated the 82nd Anniversary of USAFFE Commander General Douglas MacArthur’s arrival at Macabalan Port aboard PT-41 piloted by Lt. John …
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Liceo Music Conservatory Profs serenade First Couple in Germany
Two of the Liceo de Cagayan University Conservatory of Music, Theatre & Dance Expat Professors recently joined other prominent Filipino entertainers in serenading President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and his wife Liza during a meet-and-greet with the Filipino expat community in Berlin, Germany. The March 12, 2024 Filipino Community Gathering was held late in the afternoon at the Grand …
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Gallardo takes the reins as Oro Press Club Prexy
Veteran news writer and photojournalist Froilan O. Gallardo is the new President of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) Inc. The multi-awarded Gallardo is based in Cagayan de Oro and has covered Mindanao, in over thirty years as a freelance journalist, correspondent and stringer of various media organizations, most notably its conflicts and peace …
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PHIVIDEC-IA and AFP secure PIE-MO with CAA-II Company
The Philippines largest industrial estate marked another milestone towards its 50th Anniversary this August with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC- IA) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marks a pivotal moment …
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Robinsons Appliances’ second store in Cagayan de Oro now open at the 3rd Level, Ayala Centrio Mall
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, …
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. …
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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1st JGFP Interschool National Finals 2024 : Manolo Fortich Nat’l High School are Sr High School Champs
Kiara Montebon, Athena Batican score girls’ crowns for Team Mindanao The Manolo Fortich National High School rocked the inaugural JGFP Interschool National Finals by winning the Senior High crown at the Caliraya Springs Golf & Country Club in Cavinti, Laguna on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Keith Pagalan rode on a good start to shoot a …
Helping hands across the seas lift up the future of Marawi Siege kids
Partner institutions from the Philippines and Malaysia have come together to help bring a brighter future for the children victimized by the siege of Marawi City. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Mindanao State University (MSU) have joined forces with the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and Kuala Lumpur-based Big Bad Wolf Books …
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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, …