Category Archives: Arts and Culture

Seven Seas Waterpark celebrates La Naval de Manila

Valor of the Kapampangans, Blessed Virgin’s Miracle

There’s an oft forgotten chapter in Philippine History that deserves to be remembered by the following generations of Filipinos not merely for  the valor shown by the defenders of the Islas Filipinas against the Dutch invaders, but even more so for the Miracle of Our Lady of the Rosary in saving El Pueblo Amante de Maria (The Nation in Love with Mary) in a miracle certified by no less than the Vatican. … Continue reading... “Seven Seas Waterpark celebrates La Naval de Manila”

Melvin Lachica: Opening Doors to the Future for Oro’s Designers

“Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“I live for opening doors for the young generation of creators. If we do nothing else with our success, let’s open up some doors.”– L.A. Reid

The world of Haute Couture by its very nature, has often been marked by creativity at the highest level, and cut-throat competition among the world’s leading designers constantly striving to outdo each other with their high quality, expensive, unusual fabrics sewn with extreme attention to detail, crafted by a team of most-skilled artisans and craftsmen.… Continue reading... “Melvin Lachica: Opening Doors to the Future for Oro’s Designers”

Historical Trails aims to boost awareness, domestic tourism in Northern Mindanao

History isn’t always top of mind for domestic tourists, that many even remain unaware of the historicity of places in their localities. But that may soon change, at least in Northern Mindanao.”

The Northern Mindanao Historical Trails Committee is now taking an inventory of historical places in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental, to set up historical markers highlighting their significance in local history, and to improve access to these places with improved road networks.… Continue reading... “Historical Trails aims to boost awareness, domestic tourism in Northern Mindanao”

Todo na Two HelloCDO

Cagayan de Oro’s Lifestyle Show marks Two

By Tito Mike

Cagayan de Oro’s premier online Lifestyle Show celebrates its second anniversary this month with the tagline “Hello CDO Todo na Two!”

What started off as a one-off concert to help people in the production and events industry who were adversely affected by the pandemic, has metamorphosed into an all-encompassing lifestyle show covering unique aspects of all people’s lives.… Continue reading... “Todo na Two HelloCDO”

Across the Continents : Healthy and Tasty Mediterranean Gourmet Foods

A week ago I was coming back from a business trip in Barangay Indahag, coming down the road at Upper Macasandig when we decided to drop by the newly opened Mediterranean Gourmet Foods.

It’s easy to find, at the ground floor of the EJM Building in Maandig Avenue just next door to the now shuttered Kambingan sa Buena Oro eatery.… Continue reading... “Across the Continents : Healthy and Tasty Mediterranean Gourmet Foods”

XU Press pursues its mission into the fringes of Mindanao

Bringing in the written word from the peripheries

In pursuit of the Jesuit mission “to reach out to people beyond their frontiers” in Mindanao, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan’s (Xavier Ateneo) XU PRESS presents itself as an “alternative press” for the Mindanao-focused writings, research and literature, which would otherwise would not have been published by the country’s “Manila-centered” publishing industry.… Continue reading... “XU Press pursues its mission into the fringes of Mindanao”

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”

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”

Time Stops in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon : The Philippine Eagle Sanctuary of Northern Mindanao

The town of Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon is renowned for the Del Monte plantation, but there’s more to this upland town than its pineapples.

Named in honor of Don Manolo Fortich, a resident of Barrio Damilag and the first Governor (1902-1914) of the District of Bukidnon, the town was originally known as Maluko.… Continue reading... “Time Stops in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon : The Philippine Eagle Sanctuary of Northern Mindanao”