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In keeping with its tradition and mission as the Home of Mindanao’s Heritage Dishes, Cucina Higala will launch a new addition to its menu on November 28, 2022 as it celebrates its 6^th Anniversary.

Believed to have been originally brought by 13^th Century Arab spice traders to the islands of Sulu as the traditional curry dish Korma originating in northern India and Pakistan, it eventually evolved into the Tausugs Beef Kulma, once an exclusive dish for royalty, which still features prominently at Muslim weddings and festivals like Eid’l Adha.… Continue reading... “Cucina Higala launches new Mindanao Heritage Dish on 6th Anniversary”

Residents of Barangay Indahag and nearby upland communities can avail of free potable drinking water for the next five days.

“As a sign of gratitude to everyone who made this project a success, JE Hydro and Bio Energy Corporation (JEHBEC) will sponsor a 5-day Libreng Tubig Festival to anyone who wants to avail of it from today until Sunday,” said Joel A.… Continue reading... “JE Hydro & Bio-Energy Corporation sponsors Libreng Tubig Festival in Barangay Indahag”

First ever admin floor dedicated on 53^rd anniversary

It took all of five decades and some, but one of Cagayan de Oro’s premier medical institutions finally has its own floor devoted to the hospital’s administration.

The new facility was inaugurated on November 15 with a blessing of the premises and a simple brunch for the employees at the 4^th floor of the Cagayan de Oro Medical Center Inc.… Continue reading... “New COMC Management cites first quarter gains”

SM Supermalls first mall in Cagayan de Oro City has rebranded with a new moniker to mark its 20^th anniversary milestone.

Now officially known as SM City CDO Uptown to differentiate it from its downtown sibling, the rebranding was also part of its 20^th commemoration to mark its redevelopment.… Continue reading... “SM City CDO Uptown rebrands on 20th Anniversary”

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”

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 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”

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 18^th 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”

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”

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”