PHIVIDEC IA sets priorities for 2024 Golden Anniversary

The PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC IA) is all set to ring in its first 50 years next year with a slew of projects and accomplishments in compliance with its mandate to  carry out the national government’s policy to encourage, promote and sustain the economic and social growth of the country. In an exclusive interview, Atty. …

PIEMO eyes self sufficiency in power for estate & locators

The Phividec Industrial Authority is actively seeking measures to make its Phividec Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental more self-sufficient for its electricity needs, while at the same time providing for more power for the region. Recently, Phividec Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC IA) Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Joseph Donato J. Bernedo attended a board meeting …

PHIVIDEC IA, PEZA partner to entice more Phividec locators 

The Phividec Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC IA) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have partnered to attract more locator industries in the 3,000 hectare Phividec Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental (PIEMO). Last week, PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga met with PIA Administrator & CEO Atty. Joseph Donato J. Bernedo to discuss joint measures to …

Velez kin restores patriot’s monument at MOGCHS

Recognizes the forgotten master sculptor from Jasaan Every day is always a good occasion to recall one of Cagayan de Oro’s greatest patriots, leader and philanthropist, who despite his remarkable deeds during his lifetime, remains relatively unknown to the new generation of Kagay-anons, who are only familiar with the eponymously named thoroughfare dedicated to his …

2GO capitalizes on Cagayan De Oro’s vibrant economic drive

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, 24 August 2023 – 2GO, the Philippines’ largest end-to-end logistics, transportation, and distribution solutions provider and a part of SM Investments Corporation, is dedicated to optimizing the movement of goods to and from Mindanao. This initiative aims to catalyze business prospects for local enterprises and corporations across the region, boosting its …

Nestlé, Cepalco, Minergy close the sustainability loop with RE

When Nestlé Philippines, Inc. (NPI) launched its roadmap in 2021 to attain net zero greenhouse gases by 2050, it pledged to transform its operations by running all of its factories and offices in the country on renewable electricity. Barely two years later, it has attained that lofty goal in in partnership with Mindanao Energy Systems …

Velez kin restores hero’s monument at MOGCHS

To recognize the forgotten sculptor from Jasaan The heirs of Kagay-anon Patriot Apolinar Velez y Ramos have restored the monument of their esteemed ancestor at the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS). The restoration was coordinated by Ruby C. Santos and Tingting Muñoz Maandig in coordination with MOGCHS Planning Officer Roldan Magsacay. The project …

Oro Jins strike in ROK International Open Taekwondo Championships

The Cagayan de Oro Taekwondo Main Gym (A Tradition Of Excellence) team garnered 33 medals in the 8th Daejon MDC Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships held at the Taean General Indoor Gymnasium in Taean City, Republic of  Korea from August 11-16, 2023. The Oro Jins medal haul included 12 gold medals, 11 silvers and 10 bronze. A …

Oro thanks NHCP for hosting Local History & Heritage Nat’l Confab

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro expressed its profound thanks and gratitude to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), for the privilege of hosting the 2023 National Conference on Local History and Heritage (NCLHH) held 8-9 August 2023 at the Capitol University Mini-Theater, Cagayan de Oro City. “We are immensely proud to …

Ramon Icayan Cabello : The Forgotten Maestro Eskultor of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

Ramon Icayan Cabello was born on November 7, 1919, the third of fiver children of Simeon Ubalde Cabello, a maestro carpintero (master carpenter) and sometimes music composer, and Justa Emanel Icayan, a homemaker, both Lumad Jasaanons of Jasaan, Misamis (later Misamis Oriental). After finishing his primary school in Jasaan, Ramon started as apprentice carpenter to …