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 …

ECCP Optimistic on Smooth Transition of  Europe-PH GSP+ to Free Trade Agreement

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- The European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines  is looking forward to the country’s smooth transition from the current GSP+ to a more comprehensive Free Trade Agreement once the country attains Upper Middle Income Status this year or the next. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the ECCP Mixer …

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 …

NMADI unveils Isuzu D-MAX LT Concepts for Every Lifestyle

The most obvious things are the ones most often disregarded CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -February 25, 2026- The Philippines’ most awarded Isuzu dealership recently presented something special for its loyal clients. “We put the spotlight on the D-MAX LT 4×4 — the most honest expression of what a pickup should be,” said Nyle B. Balasabas, …

North-Min Auto Dealership, Inc. (NMADI) : A Legacy of TEAM Excellence

North-Min Auto Dealership, Inc. (NMADI) or better known as Isuzu Cagayan de Oro with Isuzu outlets in Butuan, Dipolog, Pagadian and Valencia, has cemented its status as the most decorated dealer group in the history of the Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA), securing the prestigious title back-to-back in 2024 and 2025. Over the …

Philippine Embassy celebrates Valentine’s Day in Rome with Arias For Eros Concert

12 February 2026, Rome – The Philippine Embassy in Rome hosted “Arias for Eros II: Love Songs from Italy, the Philippines, and the World,” concert at the Chancery’s Social Hall, featuring acclaimed Luxembourg-based Filipino baritone Cipriano de Guzman Jr. and distinguished Italian pianist Maestro Simone Maria Marziali of the Accademia Verdiana di Carlo Bergonzi in …

North-Min Auto Dealership, Inc. (NMADI) : A Legacy of Excellence

North-Min Auto Dealership, Inc. (NMADI) or better known as Isuzu Cagayan de Oro with Isuzu outlets in Butuan, Dipolog, Pagadian and Valencia, has cemented its status as the most decorated dealer group in the history of the Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA), securing the prestigious title back-to-back in 2024 and 2025. Over the …

Meranaw Artists & Artisans open to modern tech but not at the expense of tradition

Okir Art Exhibit 2026 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The recently concluded 2nd Okir Art Exhibit held at a local mall has further reinforced the growing popularity of the Meranaws of Lanao del Sur unique art form. Okir is a distinctive geometric and flowing design style from the Southern Philippines, particularly among the Iranaon peoples (Meranaw, …

Okir Art Exhibit to showcase Lanao’s Meranaw Heritage

3 – 5 February 2026 | 4th Floor Event Center | SM CDO DOWNTOWN The Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, through the Provincial Tourism, Culture, and the Arts Office (PTCAO), will be staging the second edition of its OKIR Art Exhibit on 3-5 February 2026 at the Event Hall of SM CDO Downtown, Cagayan …

Passing the torch for Meranaw Heritage  & History : New Guardians of the Sagayan

Islamic City of Marawi, Lanao del Sur- The Meranaws of Lanao should consider themselves lucky their cultural heritage would not be lost to the all-pervasive pressure of acculturation thanks to the efforts of the official government body protecting and promoting the rich history, culture, arts, and traditions of the Bangsamoro people in the Bangsamoro Autonomous …