Bringing the Flavours of India to Diwali Night in Cagayan de Oro

When the Embassy of India Manila and the India Business Forum Association of the Philippines Inc. joined the recent Mindanao Food Congress as a “Partner Country”, it marked the first time that the Oro Chamber as the congress organizer ever had a partner country.

However, the Embassy and the IBF wanted to bring to Cagayan de Oro not only their business networks but also a glimpse of their culture as well.… Continue reading... “Bringing the Flavours of India to Diwali Night in Cagayan de Oro”

Naawan levels up local tourism with Pasalubong Delicacy Contest

The Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental recently took a step forward to improve its tourism potentials with a competition designed to develop a pasalubong item carrying the town’s brand.

The Naawan Pasalubong Delicacy Contest, a project of LGU Naawan in cooperation with Monster Kitchen, Province of Misamis Oriental, Department of Tourism Region 10, and Congressman Bambi Emano challenged participants to concoct a pasalubong delicacy highlighting the use of coconut and cacao/tablea as a component, ingredients which are indigenous to Naawan.… Continue reading... Naawan levels up local tourism with Pasalubong Delicacy Contest

Lanao del Norte hosts Pagana Meranaw for Mindanao Food Congress 2022

Lanao del Norte Governor and newly appointed Regional Development Council Region 10 (RDC-X) Chairperson Imelda “Angging” Dela Cruz Quibranza- Dimaporo, hosted a Pagana Meranaw for the government and executives of the various chambers of commerce of Mindanao at a local hotel following the October 26 launch of the twin exhibits of the recently concluded Mindanao Food Congress 2022.… Continue reading... “Lanao del Norte hosts Pagana Meranaw for Mindanao Food Congress 2022”

Villa Chorale upholds Pinoy Pride at the 18th Busan Chorale Festival

Villanueva’s home-grown talents has brought honor and prestige not only to the municipality and Misamis Oriental, but held high Pinoy Pride as well during the recently concluded 18th Busan Chorale Festival and Competition.

Composed entirely of residents from the fast-rising municipality, the Villanueva Chorale brought home two gold medals in two categories besides finishing runner up in the Grand Prix event held at the Sohyang Theater, Busan Cinema Center in Busan, South  Korea on October 19-22, 2022.… Continue reading... “Villa Chorale upholds Pinoy Pride at the 18th Busan Chorale Festival”

Indian Cultural Night highlights Diwali Festival

Kagay-anons and visitors from all over Mindanao were treated for the first time ever to dazzling glimpses of India’s Diwali Festival as the Indian Embassy Manila and the Indian Business Forum brought highlights of India’s Festival of Lights to the Limketkai Atrium Wednesday evening.

The show was the highlight of the first evening of the Mindanao Food Congress Tri-Event hosted by the Oro Chamber on October 26-30, 2022 at the Atrium of the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City.… Continue reading... “Indian Cultural Night highlights Diwali Festival”

MisOr Artist represents PH in ASEAN-India Artists Camp

An artist from Jasaan, Misamis Oriental represented the Philippines in a recent artists’ camp held in Udaipur (City of Lakes) a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, India, and formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, as a celebration of 30 years of  India-ASEAN ties.

Rajasthan Land of Kings (or Land of Kingdom) is India’s largest state by area.… Continue reading... “MisOr Artist represents PH in ASEAN-India Artists Camp”

Indian Envoy pays homage to Cagayan de Oro’s Oldest Store

During the recently concluded Mindanao Food Congress, an official from the Indian Embassy in Manila made it a point to find time to visit Cagayan de Oro’s oldest store.

“I saw a tourism video of Cagayan de Oro which started with a picture of Wadhu’s Quality Store and decided I would visit it the next time I came to the city since I had a very tight schedule previously,” said Mr.Continue reading... “Indian Envoy pays homage to Cagayan de Oro’s Oldest Store”

CHAMBER WORKS By Niño Cesar Borromeo Tiro

Chamber Works by Kagay-anon classical composer Niño Cesar Borromeo Tiro is finally here, and it is a musical tour-de-force of classical composition.

Tiro was earlier awarded a grant by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Competitive Grants Program by virtue of his Ani ng Dangal Award given during the 13th Philippine Arts Festival for his piano composition Phantasie für Ludwig  performed by concert pianist Susanne Kessel for Volume 9 of her global composition project 250 Piano Pieces for Beethoven  which has become a crowd favorite during Kessel’s concerts and promotional tours in 2019.… Continue reading... “CHAMBER WORKS By Niño Cesar Borromeo Tiro”

India’s Festival of Lights: Indian Business Forum to Celebrate Diwali at Mindanao Food Congress

With ‘India’ as a Partner Country for the Mindanao Food Congress, the India Business Forum (IBF) is pleased to organize Indian Cultural and Food Night for Guests and Participants on the first day of the event on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 to mark the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.Continue reading... “India’s Festival of Lights: Indian Business Forum to Celebrate Diwali at Mindanao Food Congress”

Experience Authentic Beef Ramen from Japan at Niku-Yata Ramen House

The Bigby’s Group of Cagayan de Oro which brought us Bigby’s Café, Boy Zugba, Missy Bon and Raki-Yata Ramen does it again!

A new store of the renowned premium ramen shop Raki-Yata has just opened in SM City CDO Uptown’s North Wing. The new place will go by the name Niku-Yata, which highlights their focus on the beefier end of the ramen spectrum.… Continue reading... “Experience Authentic Beef Ramen from Japan at Niku-Yata Ramen House”