Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
By Mike Baños (as related by Salika Maguindanao-Samad) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – 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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Okir Art Exhibit 2026 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – 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, …
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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Cebu Pacific (CEB) opens 2026 with the release of its new brand film, “Si Cebie at Ako,” 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 challenges—but it’s our willingness to keep going that turns those dreams into reality. …
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- A new arts and culture initiative created by three of Mindanao’s Best and Brightest Creatives aims to rocket the island’s 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. Casiño. Concept “For …
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Milestone Stories 2016-2024 As Cucina Higala, the only restaurant in Mindanao celebrating the island’s Heritage Dishes, celebrated its 9th Year Anniversary, the following greeting was posted on its social media page: Celebrating 9 Years of Mindanao Heritage Cuisine and Memorable Dining Experiences Today we celebrate 9 wonderful years of Mindanao Heritage Cuisine — nine years …
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Sports Turismo Alliance Expresses Support Sports Turismo Alliance, Inc (STA) applauds the formation of the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) as approved by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr through Administrative Order No 38 signed on October 29, 2025. Under the NST-IAC, the committee, headed by Patrick Gregorio, Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, has been tasked to manage …
SINGAPORE — Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has been recognized as Asia’s Low-Cost Airline of the Year by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), a global authority in aviation research and analysis. The award highlights CEB’s strong business performance and its continued drive to make air travel affordable and accessible for everyone. CAPA’s …
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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 …
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) has been ranked 18th among global airlines with the lowest emissions in the Cirium Flight Emissions Review — the only Philippine carrier to make the list. Cirium reported that CEB emitted 62.4 grams of CO₂ per Available Seat Kilometer (ASK) in 2024, among the lowest in the global aviation industry.Unlike conventional …
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