Jeffrey Limbonhai is new COHARA President

Jeffrey G. Limbonhai of De Luxe Hotel has been inducted into office as the new president of the city’s premier organization of hotels and restaurant. Limbonhai was inducted as the new president of the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) on January 12, 2023 along with the new set of officers during the …

Fairways by Frankees

Embracing the Pueblo de Oro Golf Clubhouse challenge Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club kicks off  its first quarter of a century this year with two regional golf tournaments and a new concessionaire for its venerable clubhouse. “The Mason’s 2nd Grand Master’s Open will grace its 18-hole, par-72, championship golf course designed by Robert …

Floating the Euro Boho Vibe to Downtown Kagay-an

When searching for a place to stay on a visit to Cagayan de Oro, visitors usually google for hotels or inns nearest  to where they want to be in the city. More discerning travelers would scan the customer reviews for the places they shortlisted, and choose  what suits their budget and itinerary best. However, rarer …

The Convergence of people and things in Uptown Kagay-an

There’s a growing wave of excitement sweeping across Uptown Cagayan de Oro as people and businesses move up to the booming district in search of greener pastures. This has been partly fueled by the vastly improved roads and bridges infrastructure to upland barangays like Bayanga and Dansolihon, arterial roads to Bukidnon, Davao and Cotabato which …

CDO Bloggers Elect New Officers for 2023

Cagayan de Oro’s oldest and most respected organization of social media practitioners elected their new set of officers for 2023 during their annual general membership meeting and Christmas Party held at The Cistern, Xavier Sports & Country Club, Uptown Cagayan de Oro City. Elected president was Maria Irene Aserios of  Mindanaoan.com-Mindanaoan Meets the World. Ms. …

Virtue Luxury Lounge

Straddling the Virtuous between Millennials and Gen Z There’s a new place in SM City CDO Uptown’s North Wing which promises to deliver a unique entertainment experience straddling two generations. “Virtue Luxury Lounge primary target market are persons aged 28-42 years,” said Kenji Galam in an exclusive interview with CDO Bloggers Mindanaoan Meets the World …

Cucina Higala launches new Mindanao Heritage Dish on 6th Anniversary

In keeping with its tradition and mission as the Home of Mindanao’s Heritage Dishes, Cucina Higala will launch a new addition to its menu on November 28, 2022 as it celebrates its 6th Anniversary. Believed to have been originally brought by 13th Century Arab spice traders to the islands of Sulu as the traditional curry …

Naawan levels up local tourism with Pasalubong Delicacy Contest

The Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental recently took a step forward to improve its tourism potentials with a competition designed to develop a pasalubong item carrying the town’s brand. The Naawan Pasalubong Delicacy Contest, a project of LGU Naawan in cooperation with Monster Kitchen, Province of Misamis Oriental, Department of Tourism Region 10, and Congressman Bambi Emano challenged …

Lanao del Norte hosts Pagana Meranaw for Mindanao Food Congress 2022

Lanao del Norte Governor and newly appointed Regional Development Council Region 10 (RDC-X) Chairperson Imelda “Angging” Dela Cruz Quibranza- Dimaporo, hosted a Pagana Meranaw for the government and executives of the various chambers of commerce of Mindanao at a local hotel following the October 26 launch of the twin exhibits of the recently concluded Mindanao Food Congress 2022. The delegation from …

Villa Chorale upholds Pinoy Pride at the 18th Busan Chorale Festival

Villanueva’s home-grown talents has brought honor and prestige not only to the municipality and Misamis Oriental, but held high Pinoy Pride as well during the recently concluded 18th Busan Chorale Festival and Competition. Composed entirely of residents from the fast-rising municipality, the Villanueva Chorale brought home two gold medals in two categories besides finishing runner …