There is an ongoing campaign now by Caritas Philippines called “I Vote God”, “I Vote Good” and we add to that campaign now with “Let’s Vote Peace!” This is intrinsically related in the sense that Peace with God, with oneself, with others and with creation is one and interrelated. Since peace is integral, this too …
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Cucina Higala Celebrates Grateful Fifth
Cagayan de Oro’s signature restaurant of Mindanao Heritage Dishes is five years old, and looking forward to more decades of furthering its cause to bring the Culinary Patrimony of the island to the rest of the Philippines and the world. During a simple program and lighting ceremony of the restaurant’s Christmas tree commemorating the event, …
34th Anniversary of the 1990 Mindanao crisis
October 4, 2024 is the 34th Anniversary of the 1990 Mindanao Crisis, better known hereabouts as the Alexander Noble Mutiny. It was counted as the seventh of the 1986-1990 coup attempts against the government of President Corazon C. Aquino and lasted from October 4-6, 1990 in the Northern Mindanao cities of Butuan, Cagayan de Oro …
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The Spyron Submarine Landing in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
During World War II, US Navy submarines helped supply Filipino and American guerrillas with arms, ammunition and supplies, also ferrying personnel in and out of the islands. Known as the SPYRON (for Spy Squadron) Operation, it supported the Filipino and American Guerrillas resistance to the Japanese occupation after the Philippines fell to the Japanese Imperial Forces in early 1942. The …
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Filipino space engineers make history with Maya-2 CubeSat launch
The country witnessed another historic moment as its second cube satellite (CubeSat) Maya-2 was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 1:36 A.M. (PHT) aboard the S.S. Katherine Johnson Cynus spacecraft. Sending the satellite into the ISS is the final step before the satellite reaches its targeted altitude in …
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Leadership and Communication : 27th Nat’l PR Congress Explores Role of Leaders
Manila, Philippines, XX February 2021 — COVID-19 is not just a health crisis. While wreaking havoc around the world and causing so many losses, the pandemic also raises many other crucial issues, foremost of which is leadership. Governments, businesses and organizations continue to struggle, all caught off guard by the pandemic and had to think …
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CDO to hold Virtual Chinese New Year Festival
The 6th Cagayan de Oro Chinese New Year Festival will be held virtually amidst health protocols mandated by the ongoing global pandemic. In an online interview hosted by the City Information Office on 05 February 2021, Chedilyn Aissa Dulguime, OIC-City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Officer said the activities coordinated by her office for this first …
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Liceo U Alumni Holds Virtual Regresso 2021 Alumni Homecoming
Every February, the Liceo de Cagayan University campus is abuzz with activities commemorating the university’s foundation day. However, with the global health crisis still in full swing, this year’s celebration will be unlike the previous ones. There will be no parades, food booths, fun games, music and dancing, and all the other usual exciting activities …
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Philippines to Gain in Tech Power Shift from West to Asia
World Fintech Festival Philippines Day 4 Two powerhouse panels on the fourth and penultimate day of the World Fintech Festival (WFF) – Philippines focused on two global trends that the Philippines needs to adopt on the road to post-COVID economic recovery. These are the tectonic shift of digital transformation from the West to Asia, and …
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Business Urged: Prioritize Data Security as Cyber Threats Skyrocket
World Fintech Festival Philippines Day 3 The many ways by which tech can revolutionize industries, revive and strengthen ailing ones, and even protect businesses from dangerous threats were highlighted during the third day of the World Fintech Festival Philippines on Dec. 9. Rural banks, coops, and startups can maximize financing relief to the critically-impacted sectors. …
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