Northern Mindanao has the most number of “Region-Specific” projects under the Philippine Medium Term Development Plan for 2024-2028. According to data from the Infrastructure and Utilities Development Committee of the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council (RDC-X InfraCom) , Northern Mindanao has 15 of the 133 Region-Specific projects listed for an 11.3% share of the total, or …
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Rediscovering History
MacArthur’s return to Northern Mindanao in June 1945 During the 75th Anniversary of General Douglas MacArthur’s arrival in Cagayan de Oro on March 13, 1942 on the first leg of his famous Breakout from Corregidor, I joined a group of reenactors who traced the route of the convoy he took from the Macabalan Port to …
Cagayan de Oro Rising
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Residents and stakeholders of this capital city of Northern Mindanao were recently treated to the inspiring news that it has become the second richest city outside Metro Manila. The report was contained in the Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) of the 16 pilot regions outside the National Capital Region (NCR), covering 82 provinces and 17 Highly Urbanized …
10th TCO-SEED Commencement Exercises : A brighter future assured for 120 Auto Tech Servicing Graduates
Some 120 automotive technicians recently graduated from Toyota Cagayan de Oro’s training institution, a big boost to expanding the city’s pool of trained industry personnel. The Toyota Cagayan de Oro Socio-Economic & Environmental Development Inc. (TCO-SEED) held its 10th Commencement Exercises for six batches of Automotive Servicing NC1 technicians (Batch 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & …
82nd Anniversary of Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s arrival in Cagayan de Oro commemorated with turnover of repaired PT-41 scale model
The City Government of Cagayan de Oro, the Cagayan de Oro World War II & Veterans Studies Committee, Veterans Federation of the Philippines Region X, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, commemorated the 82nd Anniversary of USAFFE Commander General Douglas MacArthur’s arrival at Macabalan Port aboard PT-41 piloted by Lt. John …
Gallardo takes the reins as Oro Press Club Prexy
Veteran news writer and photojournalist Froilan O. Gallardo is the new President of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) Inc. The multi-awarded Gallardo is based in Cagayan de Oro and has covered Mindanao, in over thirty years as a freelance journalist, correspondent and stringer of various media organizations, most notably its conflicts and peace …
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PHIVIDEC-IA and AFP secure PIE-MO with CAA-II Company
The Philippines largest industrial estate marked another milestone towards its 50th Anniversary this August with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC- IA) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marks a pivotal moment …
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Kagay-anon Architect featured in BluPrint’s Architecture of Silence
By Mike Baños Kagay-anon Architect Edwin D. Uy is one of the Philippines innovative architects whose project – House No. 26 is featured in a compilation of 18 diverse and purposeful dwellings from around the Philippines in BluPrint Magazine’s latest coffee table book The Architecture of Silence. Capturing the essence of silence and serenity within …
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Helping hands across the seas lift up the future of Marawi Siege kids
Partner institutions from the Philippines and Malaysia have come together to help bring a brighter future for the children victimized by the siege of Marawi City. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Mindanao State University (MSU) have joined forces with the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila and Kuala Lumpur-based Big Bad Wolf Books …
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Kagay-anon named one of Tiktok PH’s Outstanding Campaign Performers
By Tito Mike An Official Tiktok Live Host based in Cagayan de Oro has been recognized as one of Tiktok Philippines’ ‘Outstanding Campaign Performers’. Vahjna Mae Babia Flores, whose Tiktok Handle is Hustlin’ Wife, received the recognition during the BEST OF TIKTOK PHILIPPINES 2023 Tiktok Philippines’ Creators Night held December 23, 2023 at the Rizal …
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