Author Archives: Mike Baños

VFP eyes Unity Monument for Northern Mindanao to honor World War II veterans

Veterans organizations plan to set up a monument recalling the unity of Filipinos during World War II in Mindanao.

The plan was disclosed following Liceo de Cagayan University President Dr. Alain Marc P. Golez welcome address where he saluted the Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit honoring USAFFE General Douglas MacArthur and the Filipino war heroes who bravely fought for our country during World War II.… Continue reading... “VFP eyes Unity Monument for Northern Mindanao to honor World War II veterans”

Lest We Forget : Veterans officials and kins recall World War II guerrillas heroism

Top officials of the Philippines leading veterans organizations and the kin of World War II guerrillas in Mindanao converged in two events on March 13, 2023 in Cagayan de Oro City to celebrate the heroism of Filipino soldiers and guerrillas who put their lives and future on the line for the country’s freedom.… Continue reading... “Lest We Forget : Veterans officials and kins recall World War II guerrillas heroism”

PVAO lauds Guerrillas’ Heroism in Liberating Mindanao

The highest official in the Philippines Veterans Affairs Office called for more Filipinos to recall and honor the heroes of its historic past, especially the Mindanao Guerrillas during the Second World War.

Undersecretary Reynaldo Mapagu, PVAO administrator, issued the call during the launching of the Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit held Monday, 13 March 2023, at the Elsa P.… Continue reading... “PVAO lauds Guerrillas’ Heroism in Liberating Mindanao”

Military officials laud heroes of the World War II Resistance in Mindanao

Military officials from the Philippine Armed Forces lauded the guerrillas of the Resistance Movement in Mindanao during two events held Monday, 13 March 2023 commemorating the 81st anniversary of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Arrival in Cagayan on 13 March 1942.

“Nawa ay magsilbi din ang araw na ito bilang pagpupugay sa ating mga dating kasamahan, lalo na yaong mga nasugatan at nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay, alang-alang sa ating bandila,” read Col.… Continue reading... “Military officials laud heroes of the World War II Resistance in Mindanao”

Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit honors World War II heroes

The first Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit was held at the Exhibit Room of the Exhibit Room of the Elsa P. Pelaez Memorial Library on March 15-17, 2017 as part of the week-long festivities commemorating the 75th Jubilee of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s arrival in Cagayan on March 13, 1942 (Friday) aboard PT-41 of MTB Ron 3 commanded by Lt.… Continue reading... “Mindanao Guerrillas Exhibit honors World War II heroes”

81st Anniversary of MacArthur’s Breakout from Corregidor Remembered

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro together with the kin of our World War II veterans mark the 81st anniversary of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s arrival in Cagayan on March 13, 1942 with a simple program and turnover at the MacArthur Memorial at Barangay Macabalan.

The highlight of the program will be the signing of the Deed of Donation and official turnover of a 1/24 scale historically accurate, museum quality model of PT-41, the boat which brought Gen.… Continue reading... “81st Anniversary of MacArthur’s Breakout from Corregidor Remembered”

MacArthur’s Escape to Australia

March 13, 2023, marks the 81st anniversary of the arrival of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, his family and general staff at the Macabalan Wharf in Cagayan de Oro (formerly Cagayan de Misamis, Misamis Oriental) after a harrowing two-day trip from Corregidor aboard four (eventually three) PT Boats of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 (MTB Ron 3).… Continue reading... “MacArthur’s Escape to Australia”

Nissan CDO Hosts Patrol VIP Night

After a hiatus of almost four years caused by the global pandemic, Nissan Cagayan de Oro again hosted a Patrol VIP Night for Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao’s Bold and Beautiful.

Patrol VIP Night Hosts City Councilor Bernie Esparcia & Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cindy Obeñita

Nissan Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga are leading the market of large SUVs and we aim to keep our leadership in this segment,” said Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan Philippines President in an exclusive interview with CDO Bloggers.… Continue reading... “Nissan CDO Hosts Patrol VIP Night”

Just My Opinion by Susan Naelga Palmes-Dennis

Veteran Kagay-anon Journalist launches book on her CDO-MISOR media journey

Veteran Kagay-anon and Misamisnon Journalist Susan Naelga Palmes-Dennis will be launching her book Just My Opinion which marks a personal and professional milestone in her life and career in media.

The book launch is scheduled on March 1st, 2:30PM at Marco Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.… Continue reading... “Just My Opinion by Susan Naelga Palmes-Dennis”

Bud’z Café brings Bukidnon Pride to SM CDO Downtown Premier

February 20, 2023

Bud’z Café brings Bukidnon Pride to SM CDO Downtown Premier

By Tito Mike

An innovative café is bringing the best of Bukidnon’s produce to Cagayan de Oro with the recent blessing of its first outlet at the 5th floor of SM CDO Downtown Premier.

“When we joined the  2nd Banog-Banog Festival of Manolo Fortich we found that most of the people who were flocking to our stall and telling us how they liked our coffee, pizza and mocktails were from Cagayan de Oro so this gave us an idea to open a branch in Cagayan de Oro to better serve them from there,” said Edward E.… Continue reading... “Bud’z Café brings Bukidnon Pride to SM CDO Downtown Premier”