Vesagas: The story of a company that CARES
EXPERIENCES tell that after “Sendong” ruthlessly ravaged Northern Mindanao and some parts of southern Visayas like a Grinch on a Christmas week that displaced thousands of families, stories of heroism flourished among the survivors and witnesses of the tragedy.
‘Glimpse of Hope’ photo contest opens
VARIOUS photos taken during and after the wake of Sendong in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City were displayed to the public as a photo exhibit contest dubbed “Glimpse of Hope” was opened at SM City Cagayan de Oro on Sunday.
Rhea Marigomen, officer-in-charge of Jatico Events, said the “photo...
The beauty of Lake Apo
TALL trees… calm water… Cool weather… These natural sights greet me as we make our way to the rest house of Dr. Almer Alfonso Sr. in Sitio Lake Apo, Barangay Guinuyuran in Valencia City one morning in January.
Dermcare opens Oro branch
DERMCARE, one of the Philippines’ leading skin, hair and wellness centers, recently opened a new branch at the Limketkai west promenade.
The new location catches up with the modern trend and entices clients with a soothing and relaxing ambience as its interior is designed for the comfort...
COC holds groundbreaking, blessing of Puerto campus
CAGAYAN de Oro College-Phinma held a groundbreaking ceremony, blessing and ritual rites of its satellite campus in Barangay Puerto on Saturday.
Balingasag Hospital chief Tofil awardee
THE Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental on Tuesday congratulated Dr. Ramon M. Nery, chief of hospital operation of Balingasag Provincial District Hospital, for being chosen as one of The Outstanding Filipino (Tofil) Awardees by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines.
40 days after Sendong: Grieving and letting go
“EVERY family who suffered from the vengeance of nature is unfathomable… The pain and longing from losing a loved one is immeasurable…”
Ms. Lanao del Norte crowns Sinulog Queen 4th runner-up
CEBU CITY – Reigning Ms. Lanao del Norte Angel Lou Pates was declared 4th Runner-up in the recently concluded Search for Sinulog Festival Queen 2012.
Macasandig mentors search for the displaced
“BALIK eskwela tuloy na tuloy na.”
Helping others amidst disability
DISABILITY can never be a hindrance in pursuing one’s advocacy to help other people.
Despite having no voice, Jerry Orcullo, four-termer past president of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC), has never lost his compassion for his fellow media practitioners who direly need help.
Globe opens Libreng Tawag, GCASH donate facility for Sendong victims
GLOBE Telecom immediately responded to the need for communication services of Typhoon Sendong victims by setting up free calls or libreng tawag operations in heavily hit areas in Mindanao as well as opening its GCASH donate facility, accepting cash donations for its relief operations via text...
Garlic is good for your health
EATING a clove of garlic may not be the best thing in the world for your romantic life, but it may just be the best thing for your health’s sake.
Web developer shares tips on building website (First of two parts)
TRADING nowadays comes easy because of the internet. More than 50 percent of companies worldwide depend on electronic transactions. It saves them on delivery expenses and other overhead charges in doing their usual business transactions, setting aside the traditional way of selling their...
Cebu Pacific plans to grow China market
THE Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) is looking at expanding its operations in China, after a 30 percent growth in mainland China passengers in the 3rd quarter (Q3) of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.
CEB already announced plans to increase...
Varsity Jackets at Surplus
WITH cooler weather ahead, the iconic Varsity Jacket is making a comeback at the runways of designers Isabel Marant and Alexander Wang. This 1950s campus trademark is suddenly cool again with young stars Emma Roberts, Elle Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Nikki Reed, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and...
A Rock Star Two Seats Down
HE MIGHT be a rock star in an effort to stay on low profile. His hand is over his head as he stares hard at his black Crusader Yearbook 2012 package. He has his head down and does not seem to be moving.
Reaching the summit of success
EVERYBODY has a dream, a desire, an ambition and a goal to achieve in one’s lifetime. As the cliché goes: “The heart of the young is a room full of dreams worth realizing.”
Miss Salay crowned Miss MisOr 2011
MISS Salay Gene Kerse Soldevilla was crowned Miss Misamis Oriental 2011 during the coronation night held at the Capitol grounds on Thursday.
Soldevilla, 21, a new registered nurse from Xavier University, is a native from Salay. She won the crown after impressing the judges of her wit...
A homecoming
WHAT is the best way to celebrate a long lost friend’s return? Of course, a welcome home party.
Lessons Planned: Exploring the person behind the blackboard
"Ideal teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own." -- Nikos Kazantzakis
Sun.Star launches 'Our City, We Speak!' page
SUN.STAR Cagayan de Oro will launch in August a new page gimmick titled "Our City, We Speak!" for young readers aged 13 to 23 years old.
The new page gimmick aims to encourage young readers to be pro-active in expressing their concerns, appreciations or anything that they wanted to tell...
Rotary Club holds feeding program in Mambuaya
THE Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro lives up to its motto of "Service above Self" as it recently conducted a feeding project for the children of Barangay Mambuaya, Cagayan de Oro City.
8th Araw ng Poblacion to be celebrated on July 29-31
TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental -- Local officials of Poblacion in this town are preparing for their upcoming "8th Araw ng Poblacion," to be celebrated on July 29 to 31.
During the barangay session on Tuesday headed by Poblacion Barangay Chair Mario Charlie Emano, possible entertaining...
Poverty and 4Ps
KOLAMBUGAN, Lanao del Norte -- "Thank you for your very helpful project." This was the message 10-year-old Julie C. Navarette wrote down to tell President Benigno Aquino III.
16th year anniversary: Sun.Star CDO in the new era of survival
LOOKING back 16 years ago today, I'd love to compare this paper's survival to a ragtag group of self-styled musicians that took much of my time then and, ehem, blissful energy.
