Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
Kagay-anons turned out in droves to join the local celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, 2024, but in drastically reduced numbers compared to previous years. The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) in Manila donated one of the Callejeros (replicas of the 17th century image) to the Metropolitan Archdiocese …
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Two Kagay-anons to represent PH in choirThe Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s “Hope” world tour will make its next stop in the Philippines. This will be the Choir’s first trip to the Philippines — an area often called “Asia’s pearl” because of its rich culture and scenic landscapes. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, the Philippines Area …
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By Tito Mike The Segundo Distrito de Misamis was the largest of the five politico-military districts in Mindanao that was created in 1818, composed of what is now Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin, Bukidnon, Lanao, Zamboange del Norte. and the northern part of Cotabato. From its humble beginnings as the capital town of the Segundo Distrito …
The year in the Arts and Culture shone bright for the City of Golden Friendship. It wasn’t only lumad or natural born Kagay-anons who brought honor and prestige to the city, but many too were those who came from near and far seeking greener pastures and have made the city their home. Among the latter …
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Coming Home to the Island: Poems” by Arlene J. Yandug has won the 41st Philippine Literary Arts Council Prize for Best Book of Poetry in English. The author expressed her delight with the citation, but likewise some trepidation moving forward to her next book, given her duties as Chief Editor of Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan’s …
Bookends by Nikki Rivera Gomez When I read a recent social media post announcing the imminent launch of the fourth book by Nikki Rivera-Gomez, a good friend from way back during my days as a development employee for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor (CIC) Special Development Project, I excitedly volunteered to publish his story on …
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In a bold initiative to foster local filmmaking and kindle a newfound appreciation for diverse cinematic narratives, Cagayan de Oro City is set to host the fourth edition of Cine de Oro Film Festival from December 15 to 17 at Karumata and Limektkai Mall. Initiated by a passionate group of filmmakers from Cagayan de Oro, the Cine …
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Pilgrim Christian College (PCC) honored 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 (𝐓𝐎𝐏) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 on the occasion of the school’s 75th Diamond Foundation Anniversary. The Awarding Ceremony was held Friday, November 24, 2023 at the PCC Auditorium. The Outstanding Pilgrimians (TOP) 2023 are the following: Dr. Fausto S. Abella (Coll’09/PE’23) for Business Education; Rev. Cleto P. Bacarro, Jr. (HS’84) for Religious Vocation; Eiko Hazel Acuña-Belsky (HS’73) for Global Filipino Professional; Hon. Vergito …
Here, at long last, is a primer for the younger generation of Kagay-anons, as well as those of us, getting up in years, who could be a tad wiser after going through this book, about who those pioneers who made our city were. Gwendolyn Ramos Garcia relates how she came up with the idea for “The Amazing …
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The Cagayan de Oro City Council honored two music professors of the Liceo de Cagayan Conservatory of Music, Theatre and Dance on November 22, 2023 with commendation for their outstanding achievements in classical music which placed Cagayan de Oro in the World Music Map. Resolution No. 14729-2023 in the 20th City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of Cagayan …
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