August 2022 - Metro Cagayan de Oro

Siblings Reign in Ms Cagayan de Oro 2022 Pageant

In an unprecedented twist, siblings of previous pageant queens topped the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2022 beauty pageant held August 27 at a local mall.

Arianne “Ara” Galenzoga representing Barangay Consolacion was crowned Ms Cagayan de Oro Universe 2022, 15 years after her eldest sister Dianne Galenzoga-Padilla was crowned 1^st Runner Up in the Ms Kagay-an 2007 Beauty Pageant (as this same competition was then branded) and 14 years after her second oldest sister Joanne Galenzoga-Añana was crowned 1^st Runner Up in the same pageant in 2008.… Continue reading... “Siblings Reign in Ms Cagayan de Oro 2022 Pageant”

Ikebana International Cagayan de Oro Chapter 163

“Blooms of Legacy, from Seeds of History”

As the Ikebana International Cagayan de Oro Chapter 163 marks its golden anniversary this September, one of the things it would be focusing on is passing on their passion to the next generations.

“We shall endeavor to teach our children and grandchildren the joys of Ikebana beginning with a select group who have shown their inclination to further pursue the art,” said Maria Liza T.… Continue reading... “Ikebana International Cagayan de Oro Chapter 163”

Andre Cue to carry the torch for PH in international pageant

A neophyte male model who entered his first pageant just this June will now represent the Philippines in an international competition slated next year in Laos.

In an announcement posted on its social media page dated 25 July 2022,Mister International Philippines formally announced that Andre John Cue is Mister Teen International Philippines 2022-23.… Continue reading... “Andre Cue to carry the torch for PH in international pageant”

Kagay-anon Author carries torch for Filipino mythology with Engkantasia Series

Kristyn Maslog-Levis is an Australian-based Kagay-anon who’s on a crusade to put Filipino mythology in children’s books overseas.

A former news reporter of ABS-CBN TV Patrol Northern Mindanao, Kristyn also hosted shows, wrote scripts for TV specials in Dumaguete City, and had a stint with a weekly talk show for the Department of Health.… Continue reading... “Kagay-anon Author carries torch for Filipino mythology with Engkantasia Series”

Remembering the pioneer Washoku Restaurants of Cagayan de Oro

Washoku (the traditional cuisine of Japan) was already familiar to Cagayan de Oro’s well-heeled residents during the 1970s where it was served during private home parties.

However, the name and exact location of the first Japanese restaurant which was reportedly located in Kalambagohan street going towards Burgos street is lost to oblivion.… Continue reading... “Remembering the pioneer Washoku Restaurants of Cagayan de Oro”

The Guerrilla Air Force of Mindanao

On the morning of 28 February 1945 the US Eight Army began the VICTOR operations with an assault on Palawan. General Douglas MacArthur wanted air bases on Palawan, on the Zamboanga Peninsula of Mindanao, and on the Sulu Archipelago to support a reoccupation of North Borneo. The rest of the islands—the central group of Panay, Negros, Cebu and Bohol, and southernmost Mindanao—he wanted for political considerations, to complete his return to the Philippines.… Continue reading... “The Guerrilla Air Force of Mindanao”