16 September 1942 For a period of five months immediately before 16 Sept ivk2 when the movement of rearmed resistance began and rapidly gained momentum all over Mindanao, the provincial and municipal coffers were practically empty. The financial problem, however, could not be side-tracked. The issue had to be met squarely. In the beginning, this …
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ECCP exec sees vast tourism potential in PH island destinations
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PHILIPPINES – The ongoing upgrades of some of the Philippines key international and trunkline airports are an encouraging development which the country can capitalize on to score a quantum leap in its foreign tourists arrivals. “The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is closely following the ongoing upgrades of …
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Historic Jasaan Church finally gets a historical marker
Previously Recognized as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum JASAAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL-The historic Immaculate Conception Parish Church of this elder municipality of Misamis Oriental finally got a historical marker from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines recognizing its historical significance. On April 23, 2025, the NHCP marker was unveiled and turned over …
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CDO Chinese New Year Festival exalts Chinese Cuisine
Cagayan de Oro City- Four of the city’s public and private groups recently got together to reacquaint the growing population of the Philippines emerging 4th Metropolitan area with its heritage of Chinese cuisine. The Oro Trade and Investment Center (Oro TIPC) headed by Department Head John W. Asuncion organized “Wok of Fortune: Culinary Showcase” held …
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Tiger City in the Year of the Wood Snake
with Feng Shui Expert Richard Yu What exciting prospects lie ahead for Cagayan de Oro in the transformative Year of the Wood Snake? “This vibrant city, characterized by its dynamic Tiger spirit, is poised at the cusp of remarkable growth and development. Now is the perfect moment to leverage the vast potential we have cultivated …
CDO Filipino-Chinese Community holds Free Medical/Dental Mission
10th Cagayan de Oro Chinese New Year Festival CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- For the first time ever, the Cagayan de Oro Filipino-Chinese Community will be conducting a free Medical and Dental Mission on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the festival starting 8:00AM at the Limketkai Mall Atrium in Barangay …
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All Systems Go for 3rd Mayor’s Cup Spring Festival Dragon Boat Race
Eleven teams from all over the Philippines have so far confirmed their participation in the 3rd Mayor’s Cup Spring Festival Dragon Boat Race scheduled on February 1-2, 2025 at the Cagayan River. This event is part of the ongoing BUGSAY MINDANAO 7: PADDLE FOR PEACE series organized by the Dragon Boat Kagay-an Race headed by Pinky …
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Flying School to open March in Laguindingan Airport
LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental – A Subic Bay-based flying school and Mindanao’s oldest university have partnered to open a flying school in Northern Mindanao at the Laguindingan Airport in this province. Laminar Aviation, Inc., a professional flight training organization based in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier Ateneo), a top …
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Seda Centrio Hotel to close in January 2025, and re-open in July 2025
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, December 1, 2024. Ayala Land Hospitality has announced the upcoming renovation of Seda Centrio, which will necessitate a complete closure of the hotel from January to July 2025. This extensive project will enable significant upgrades and enhancements to the property, which has proudly served guests for 12 years. “We are excited …
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Huling Hirit sa Big Bad Wolf Cagayan de Oro Book Sale!
As the final curtain rings down on the Big Bad Wolf Books Sale at SM CDO Downtown this coming Monday, 16 December 2024, visitors can snap up their favorite titles for less than P100 and P300! This on top of a 5+1 offer on from Dec 9-12 and on th Final Day of the Sale …
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