Travel & Tourism Archives - Metro Cagayan de Oro

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”

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 81^st 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”

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 5^th floor of SM CDO Downtown Premier.

“When we joined the 2^nd 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”

Eduardo Diego uncorks new wines and pasta for Valentine’s

I was indeed fortunate to be invited to Eduardo Diego’s Pre-Valentine Product Launching and Wine Tasting Event a day before the Day of Hearts on Feb. 13 at The Marketplace, Ayala Centrio Mall.

**Eduardo Diego Principals Jeigs Pakino and Ed Quimpano Jr. (2nd from right/rightmost) toast their new partnership with Atlante Import Italy Pte Ltd’s Principals Roberto & Elaine Morinelli** (Leftmost & center).

The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition

Cagayan de Oro City’s only Lifestyle Museum will feature next month a photo exhibit of Blue & White Chinese Heirloom Porcelain from the Qing & Ming Dynasties dating back to the 13th to 17th centuries.

Dubbed The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition, it will run from February 1 to 28, 2023 at the 3rd Floor Foyer of the Ayala Centrio Mall.… Continue reading... “The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition”

Jeffrey Limbonhai is new COHARA President

Jeffrey G. Limbonhai of De Luxe Hotel has been inducted into office as the new president of the city’s premier organization of hotels and restaurant.

Limbonhai was inducted as the new president of the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) on January 12, 2023 along with the new set of officers during the association’s traditional Post-Christmas Party held at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel.… Continue reading... “Jeffrey Limbonhai is new COHARA President”

Fairways by Frankees

Embracing the Pueblo de Oro Golf Clubhouse challenge

Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club kicks off its first quarter of a century this year with two regional golf tournaments and a new concessionaire for its venerable clubhouse.

“The Mason’s 2nd Grand Master’s Open will grace its 18-hole, par-72, championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II International on January 20-22, to be followed a week later by the JGFP Jungolf tournament expected to attract the country’s top jungolfers,” said Gil Blas M.… Continue reading... “Fairways by Frankees”

Floating the Euro Boho Vibe to Downtown Kagay-an

When searching for a place to stay on a visit to Cagayan de Oro, visitors usually google for hotels or inns nearest to where they want to be in the city.

More discerning travelers would scan the customer reviews for the places they shortlisted, and choose what suits their budget and itinerary best.… Continue reading... “Floating the Euro Boho Vibe to Downtown Kagay-an”