Liceo Conservatory presents Opera Bonanza Concert-for-a-Cause on Feb. 28

By Tito Mike

Cagayan de Oro and adjacent towns and cities of the growing metropolis are in for a treat as the Cagayan de Oro Symphony Orchestra presents Opera Bonanza on February 28 at the Liceo de Cagayan University’s Rodelsa Hall.

“We will play parts from operas, famous arias and pieces with solo singers, choir and dancers,” said Prof.… Continue reading... “Liceo Conservatory presents Opera Bonanza Concert-for-a-Cause on Feb. 28”

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 5th floor of SM CDO Downtown Premier.

“When we joined the  2nd 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).
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The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition now open at Ayala Centrio

The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition is now open for viewing at the 3rd Floor Foyer of the Ayala Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City.

The exhibit features photos of Blue & White Chinese Heirloom Porcelain from the Ching & Ming Dynasties dating back to the 13the to 17th centuries and will run from February 13 to 28, 2023.… Continue reading... The La Castilla Collection: A Photography Exhibition now open at Ayala Centrio

The Good News from PhilHealth: Ledesma cites robust financial health to implement new benefits and programs

PhilHealth commemorates its 28th year anniversary with the theme “Pinalawak at mga Bagong Benepisyo para sa Mamayang Filipino,” in line with the country’s observance of National Health Insurance Month.

“This year’s anniversary theme is  a manifestation of our commitment to continuously expand and make the PhilHealth benefits more relevant and responsive to the medical needs of the Filipino”, Emmanuel R.… Continue reading... “The Good News from PhilHealth: Ledesma cites robust financial health to implement new benefits and programs”

Addressing social issues, cultivating a culture of dialogue keys to success of DENR’s Multi-Stakeholder Forums

Leaders from the government and private sectors agree that a holistic approach is needed to address the Philippines’ pressing socio-economic problems arising from climate change and environment degradation.

Over  400 stakeholders from the national and local governments, private and development sectors, and the academe joined the DENR Multi-Stakeholder Forum held February 2-3, 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City.… Continue reading... “Addressing social issues, cultivating a culture of dialogue keys to success of DENR’s Multi-Stakeholder Forums”

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”

Ipanumpa Ko Festival Remix soars high in Spotify’s Local City Charts

An iconic Visayan hit song’s festival remix is gaining an even wider audience in the digital music service Spotify.

The song Ipanumpa Ko by Oh! Caraga previously featured on the band’s live radio performance at Wish 107.5 after making it as one of the finalists in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the World Category in 2020, has registered over four million streams on Spotify.… Continue reading... “Ipanumpa Ko Festival Remix soars high in Spotify’s Local City Charts”

Monte Carlo: The Cradle of Futbol in Cagayan de Oro

Between a galvanized iron fence along Pabayo Street in Cagayan de Oro City is a small opening that opens to what was once a bustling block of makeshift houses but is now only a bare square of raw earth.

The name first came to my attention when I was doing a feature on Carlo Dorin, a Kagay-anon futbol player who recently won the Golden Boot in the prestigious SingaCup 2018 youth futbol tournament in Singapore.… Continue reading... “Monte Carlo: The Cradle of Futbol in Cagayan de Oro”