Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
The Legacy of Brig. Gen. Guy O. Fort ILIGAN CITY- A recent two-day exhibit held at the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of History (MSU-IIT) threw open the curtain to hitherto unseen images of Mindanao and its people from over a century ago. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝘆 𝗢. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 featured rare archival and ethnographic materials such as vintage weapons, brassware, documents, …
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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 …
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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 …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan’s boutique sized XU Press has attained another milestone in its publication journey. In an announcement posted in its social media page, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) announced the recipients of its 2025 Publication Grant. From 238 applications, the NBDB selected 20 submissions that will be its …
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AFP renders arrival honors as LtGen Arvin R Lagamon during the activation ceremony of the CMO Command.
Commentary by Mike Baños When Fr Antonio Moreno SJ firs requested me to do a review of his book “Imperfect Leadership (A Jesuit Reflects on His Journey), I reluctantly said yes, though I warned him I greatly feared the fires of hell should I come up short of his expectations. After all, who was I …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- As it celebrates its 40th Anniversary today, leaders of the Oro Chamber (Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.) reflect on what has made it the Voice of Business in Northern Mindanao. “Your outstanding contributions are truly instrumental in bringing economic progress and transforming the business landscape of …
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The Department of History of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) has recently concluded a landmark academic initiative that brought its students and faculty into meaningful dialogue with scholars in China. Through the 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 and the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, the department reaffirmed its commitment to internationalization, historical inquiry, and …
When Meranaw Irregulars annihilated an IJA company in Lanao del Sur TAMPARAN, LANAO DEL SUR- In September 12, 1942, a company of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) from Dansalan (now Marawi City) in pursuit of the Meranao guerrilla Datu Busran Kalaw disembarked at the Tamparan wharf at dawn, during the first day of the Holy …
American Guerrillas On Mindanao 1. CLYDE M. ABBOTT ASN 6553635, 1st Lieut, Inf. Reported to Tenth Military District on 15 Oct 1942. Born in Cuba, New Mexico, on 30 Oct 1917. Second Year High School; speaks English and Spanish; 6 years as Pvt, USAC: Commissioned 2nd Lieut, Inf, Tenth Military District, USFIP, on 28 Nov …
