Arts & Culture, History, News & Features from Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
Very few Kagay-anons today are aware that Cagayan de Oro (then known as Cagayan de Misamis), was the primary center of resistance in Mindanao to the American invasion of the Philippines during the Philippine-American War. Based on historical records, the Northern Mindanao Resistance (primarily centered in Cagayan de Misamis under General Nicolas Capistrano) was a …
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The Humble Beginnings of Lim Ket Kai In the early part of the 20th century, a young Mr. Lim Ket Kai, at the age of 12, together with his father, emigrated from Quemoy, China and landed in the old town of Cagayan de Misamis, in the then frontier island of Mindanao, Philippines. As a poor …
When her husband Jess passed away in 2022, Consuelo “Nena” Paras continued living for another two years in their 44 year-old house at Capistrano Complex in Gusa, Cagayan de Oro. Her children were concerned for her living alone far from them, but she did not have the heart to leave their home of so many …
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On March 20, we were most fortunate have a first hand experience of the Mother-Daughter Four Hands Degustation by Chef Candy Lu and Chef Chloe Lu at Candy’s Café and Restaurant at Ayala Centrio Garden. Their Four Hands Degustation was one of the kick-off events of the maiden edition of the Normin Food and Wine …
By Mike Baños (as related by Sharina Cabaraban Domingo) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- A pioneering Kagay-anon social scientist has been honored during the closing program of the 2026 International Scientific Conference of the Philippine Population Association (PPA), where she served as President and a member of the Board of Trustees. The PPA is the premier …
By Mike Baños (as related by Patrick Roa) After over a decade as a commercial airline pilot for Philippine Airlines (PAL), Kagay-anon Patrick Roa seemed to have attained his childhood dream of flying the friendly skies. However, he chose to voluntarily retire from PAL just a few months shy of his 50th Birthday, to pursue …
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, …
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan’s 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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Taps geothermal power from First Gen CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC), one of the largest private medical facilities in Mindanao, is the first hospital in Northern Mindanao to be fully powered by renewable energy (RE). Under the agreement signed by CUMC and First Gen Corporation (First Gen) officials last month, the latter would supply 900 kilowatts …
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HCPG Travel Series : BEYOND THE GREENS CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The well-kept secret that is Cagayan de Oro City is a secret no longer. The officially recognized alumni association in the Philippines of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently completed their first ever travel event to this city to have an up-close-and-personal look …
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