Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
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 …
After the Japanese invaded the Philippines in 1941, Mindanao was the last to surrender. On May 27, 1942, forty eight days after the surrender of Bataan, Brig. Gen. Guy O. Fort, Commanding Officer of 81st Division of the Philippine Army, together with some of his men, marched out from their bivouac in the forest at …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- The Cagayan de Oro Filipino Chinese Community in partnership with the Filipino-Chinese Amity Club, Incorporated invites the general public to view a Photo Exhibition on the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II. The event will be held at the West Event Center of Limketkai Mall from August 26 to …
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September 12, 1942 With the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it was evident that the next move of the Japanese Imperial Army was to invade the Philippines. In fact, after Pearl Harbor, Japanese bombers were immediately mobilized to attack Davao (Dec. 8, 1941) and Jolo (Dec. 25, 1941), two strategic sites that …
