Owwa: Aiding me through education
MY PARENTS had been so anxious months before my high school graduation. They did not know where to send me for college. Or even if they could send me to college, they would be facing with scanty financial resources.
Missy Bon Bon launches own pastel
MISSY Bon Bon, the premiere breadshop in Cagayan de Oro, gave birth to its own version of pastel, the newest addition of its pasalubong treat especially made to meet the growing demands of its clients.
Missy Bon Bon, a hip, cozy, relaxed, world-class breadshop, serves healthy, freshly...
David vs. Goliath of Davao wins 13th Pambansang Muziklaban
IT IS every Pinoy rocker’s dream to see their elusive rock gods perform in one stage. And no less than the country’s no. 1 extra strong beer, Red Horse Beer, made this phenomenon possible with the culmination of the 13th Pambansang Muziklaban rock event held recently at the Aseana City in Parañ...
Art exhibit of Biswal Mindanaw set in Oro
LIMKETKAI Center will host an art exhibition of Biswal Mindanaw Inc. on February 15 to 23 in celebration of the Arts Month this year.
The exhibit, dubbed “Obra de Brocha,” will showcase the various forms of artworks of the members/visual artists of Biswal Mindanaw that will surely capture...
4ID holds Rifle Squad Challenge tilt
THE 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division (4ID) of the Philippine Army is holding the Rifle Squad Challenge Competition at Camp Osito Bahian in Malaybalay City, which started Friday and runs until today, February 11.
The Rifle Squad Challenge, participated in by different subordinate units of...
Sandwich to the rescue
BLT, PB&J, Reuben, Grilled Cheese, Philadelphia Cheesesteak, Clubhouse, Chicken, Ham and Cheese. Egg, and a few others. What do they have in common?
Conducting effective meetings
AS A chair or a participant, you are best displayed in a meeting even if you accomplish your most significant work by yourself.
Hail Lourdes!
THIS month of February, I will be among the many old gals of Lourdes College, most of who come from different parts of the globe, who will be taking part of the annual homecoming in this city. It will always be a big, colorful and noisy reunion of classmates, teachers and R.V.M. nuns – those...
Super Biko
WHAT? Did I just call it “Super Biko”?
PPI, NUJP hold trauma seminar for Mindanao journalists
THE Philippine Press Institute (PPI) in collaboration with the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) recently held a two-day seminar on Journalism and Trauma to Mindanao journalists at the Ecoland Suites in Davao City.
Ariel Sebellino, PPI Regional Trustee, said the...
Symbols of love
SHOWING your love to your special someone can be expressed in so many ways, and even just by simple gestures, it means a lot.
An adventure from 65 million years in the making
SCIENCE, history and entertainment combine to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to the shores of Northern Mindanao.
Dinosaurs Alive -- an exciting and educational exhibit that takes us on an adventure back in time, 65 million years ago when these large powerful creatures ruled the...
IHH Nederland holds play therapy for ‘Sendong’ survivors
THOUSANDS of residents in Cagayan de Oro who survived the wrath of Tropical Storm Sendong have undergone a debriefing activity dubbed “Play therapy” conducted by representatives of IHH Nederland on Sunday afternoon at Liceo de Cagayan University.
The survivors came from barangays Balulang...
The importance of a ‘fishy’ diet
BELIEVE it or not, there are people who do not like to eat fish in as much as there are people who love them. Some reason they fear of catching the fish’s bone in their throat while others simply do not like the “fishy” after-taste.
According to biologic studies, fish as well as other...
Historical events in January
SINCE the month of January is about to end, I decide to share with my dear readers four important historical events that happened in this month with the hope that this will enrich our knowledge on our local history.
A different kind of adventure
CAGAYAN de Oro City, the gateway of Northern Mindanao, is dubbed as the “adventure capital” in the Philippines. After all, it is home to the most scenic and exhilarating whitewater rafting in the country.
The widow ‘bakwit’ and the volunteers
ILIGAN CITY -- Jane (not real name) had her usual day at the Erag Junk Shop in Barangay Santiago here on December 16, 2011, despite the news of signal no.2 brought by Tropical Storm Sendong.
Jane was aware of the imminent danger that might be brought by the typhoon. After her job as a...
Batang Pinoy Artists join ‘art for a cause’
THE Batang Pinoy Artists (BPA) headed by its chairperson for Mindanao Allan F. Malalis joined the “Art for A Cause” exhibit by the Resurreccion Museum and Juan Luna’s Relatives/Descendants from January 25 to 28 at Malacañang Palace’s Kalayaan Hall in Manila.
Aside from Malalis, the other...
Rotary clubs continue relief, rehabilitation efforts for ‘Sendong’ victims
SEVERAL Rotary Clubs in Cagayan de Oro are still pursuing their goals to conduct relief operations and assist the people in rebuilding and uplifting their spirits and lives after last month’s deadly “Sendong.” Foremost of these are the Rotary Club West of Cagayan de Oro and the Rotary Club...
Hairstyles for 2012
EVERY year, fashion changes, clothing differs and hairstyle evolves. These changes are brought to us by the rapid development of the social world that also explains how our society today is fast developing.
True happiness
WHEN I became a Catholic Charismatic many years ago, I became an avid reader of the Holy Bible. As such, I had favorite Psalms, favorite parables and even passages in the Holy Scripture. After a few years thereafter, my interest waned but still I read the Holy Book but not as intense as before...
Dark sweet chocolatey champorado
WAKING up early in the morning during my annual childhood summer vacation in Mambajao, Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro City always starts (well, almost a daily treat if I may say so!) with a hot bowl of sweet yet dark champorado.
Motoomull: Doing a good job
EMPLOYEES are led into doing a good job; they can’t be forced into it. One possible cause of doing a good job is good supervision.
Vesagas: Understanding goiter
MEDICAL literatures share that goiter is a condition wherein there is an enlargement of the thyroid gland which is visible from the outside as a swelling of the front side of the neck.
Welcoming the Chinese New Year
THE Dragon has landed at SM City Cagayan de Oro as the mall welcomed the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Monday with good fortune and prosperity.
