University holds forum on 'flush mining'

XAVIER University (XU), in cooperation with local environmentalists and agriculturists in Cagayan de Oro City, organized a forum on alternative livelihood for persons engaged in hydraulic mining Tuesd

Soundbee Music Lounge opens in CdeO

KAGAY-ANON music experience has just become more interesting and fun as passionate musicians Maricar Roble Matsuda and husband Yoichi were on hand for the opening of a brand new music lounge along Corrales Avenue in Cagayan de Oro on January 18.

Xavier students launch ‘Sendong’ documentary

YOUNG and promising student journalists from Xavier University (XU) produced and launched a documentary about the aftermath of Tropical Storm Sendong in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

Oro malls launch gimmicks to attract shoppers

MAJOR shopping malls in Cagayan de Oro City have started organizing programs and promos to attract mall goers and shoppers alike for the holiday season.

For one, Centrio Mall, which opened its doors in the city last November 9, has set a “Santa’s Corner” inside the mall premises wherein kids are given a chance to sit on Santa’s lap, say their wishes and receive free candies while being serenaded by chorales singing Christmas songs.

‘Sendong Run’ draws tremendous support

WITH the 17th dawn of December still fresh in their minds, over 10,000 people from all walks of life came to participate Sunday’s tribute run for Sendong victims in Cagayan de Oro.

Approval of sin tax bill gets mixed reactions

THE approval of the sin tax bill by the Bicameral Conference Committee of Congress reaped several mixed reactions both from the business community and consumers in Cagayan de Oro.

Recently, Senator Franklin Drilon has announced that the approved version of the sin tax bill would be submitted before President Benigno Aquino III for signing within the week.

Story reading activity staged for learners

A STORY reading activity was staged recently for the learners of the Department of Education Alternative Learning System (DepEd-ALS) as part of the commemoration of the Tropical Storm “Sendong.”

The activity, staged in Xavier Ecoville, Calaanan and Indahag relocation sites, is one of the series of projects that the Office of Civil Defense-Northern Mindanao (OCD-10) is orchestrating to commemorate the first anniversary of Sendong in December 16.

Xavier Ecoville Children's Study Center bared

THE Junior Chamber International (JCI) Macajalar 24K (M24K) held the blessing of the Xavier Ecoville Children's Study Center last December 8 at the Xavier Ecoville Permanent Site, Barangay Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City.

A ribbon cutting ceremony and lighting of candles were done as prelude to the blessing of the building that was led by Fr. Charlie G. Cenzon, SJ, director of the Xavier University-Campus Ministry Office.

Ayala brings Centrio Tower in Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN De Oro Gateway Corp, a joint venture between Ayala Land Inc. and the Antonio Floirendo Group of Companies (Anflo Group) along with the Avida Land Corp., one of the residential subsidiaries of Ayala Land Inc., recently developed Centrio Tower, a 23-storey residential condominium soon to rise in the heart of Cagayan De Oro.

"With Cagayan de Oro's booming and fast-growing economy, we believe it is the perfect time to complement such progress by building homes that will bring the lives of the people of this fast-growing city to exciting new heights," Rico Manuel, Ayala Land Inc. Vis-Min Management Committee Member in-charge of Mindanao Development and concurrently the Corporate Treasurer of CDO Gateway Corp, in a statement said.

Fashion store opens second branch in Oro

IN conjunction with the official launching of its Centrio Ayala Mall branch, What A Girl Wants (WAGW) fashion collection revealed the Young Ambassadors of Style campaign on November 24 at the 2nd floor of Centrio Mall, here.