CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 24 โ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – 10, through the Local Governance Regional Resource Center โ Region 10 (LGRRC-10), conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the proposal to position and develop Northern Mindanao as a film industry production and site location hub at the …
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The Heart of Tradition: The Keeper of the Okir
By Mike Baรฑos (as related by Salika Maguindanao-Samad) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY โ In the wake of the infamous Marawi Siege of 2017 which displaced thousands from this Islamic City of Mindanao, real-life couple Salika and Jardin Samad gathered together their fellow Meranaws under the banner of Maranao Collectibles. At an evacuation center in Iligan …
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Philippine Embassy celebrates Valentineโs Day in Rome with Arias For Eros Concert
12 February 2026, Rome โ The Philippine Embassy in Rome hosted โArias for Eros II: Love Songs from Italy, the Philippines, and the World,โ concert at the Chanceryโs 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 …
Twin Head Furniture Showroom opens at Centrio Mall Ground Level
After starting as a social enterprise, Cagayan de Oroโs upscale furniture maker now has a proper showroom to showcase its beautifully crafted products. Twin Head Furniture & Home Dรฉcor opened its biggest showroom to date on February 12th at the Ground Level, CV Roa Wing of the Ayala Centrio Mall (beside BPI). It was a significant …
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Meranaw Artists & Artisans open to modern tech but not at the expense of tradition
Okir Art Exhibit 2026 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY โ 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 Lanaoโs 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 …
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Passing the torch for Meranaw Heritageย & 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 …
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Cebu Pacific Launches 30thย Anniversary Brand Film โSi Cebie at Akoโ
Cebu Pacific (CEB) opens 2026 with the release of its new brand film, โSi Cebie at Ako,โ which follows the journey of an aspiring flight attendant and illustrates a truth that many can relate to: Every dream we hold close, comes with challengesโbut itโs our willingness to keep going that turns those dreams into reality. …
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XU Press awarded 5 Publication Grants 2025 by the NBDB
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayanโs 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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FORMA aims to elevate Mindanaw Art and Design to the Mainstream
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- A new arts and culture initiative created by three of Mindanaoโs Best and Brightest Creatives aims to rocket the islandโs rich tradition to the mainstream consciousness. Dubbed FORMA, Vibrant Mindanao Design Commune, it is the brain child of Jerome de la Fuente with Chris Gomez and Shine J. Casiรฑo. Concept โFor …
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