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Jasaan: Where Island Dreams Meet Mountain Magic in Misamis Oriental
The alarm blared at 3:30 AM. Most people would groan and hit the snooze button, but not us - not when paradise was waiting just an hour away. By 4 AM, we were already cruising down the highway from Cagayan de Oro, headlights cutting through the pre-dawn darkness as we...
The National Museum You Didn’t Know Cebu Had
There's a quiet treasure sitting in the heart of Cebu City, and chances are, you've walked past it without knowing what's inside. Tucked away at Plaza Independencia, just a stone's throw from Fort San Pedro, stands the National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu. Not a...
Coca-Cola lights up sites nationwide with truly Filipino festive displays
Christmas is a cherished tradition in the Philippines that embodies joy, hope, and togetherness. It’s a time when families reunite, communities come alive with parol and carols, and even the simplest gatherings become moments of magic. Staying true to the spirit of...
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Nazareth Neighborhood Coffee Crawl
Join me as we embark on a coffee crawl in the Barangay Nazareth neighborhood area where aromatic scents fill the air, cozy corners beckon you to sit, sip, and savor, and each café offers a unique caffeinated adventure. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse...
Seda Centrio Elevates the Culinary Experience with a New Executive Sous Chef
Seda Centrio Hotel introduces its new Executive Sous Chef, Benzar Joe Aradani. Coming from a Christian-Muslim background with an Indonesian father and Filipino mother, Chef Ben brings with him a wealth of culinary experience and expertise in various regional cuisines....
POPS Eatery Introduced New Asian Cuisines in their Buffet
P.O.P.S. a famous eatery in Cagayan de Oro City with its very popular and affordable buffet with all-Filipino foods is introducing new Asian cuisines aside from their mainstay Filipino foods such as sinugba, adobong squid, fried chicken, chopsuey, among others. They...
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Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc., Province of Camiguin strengthen partnership for PET bottle collection and recycling
As part of the vibrant opening festivities of the 45th Camiguin Lanzones Festival on October 17, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the country, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Provincial Government of Camiguin to...
Ford Philippines Takes Its Ford Island Conquest Test Drive Roadshow to Cagayan de Oro on September 20-22
Ford Philippines is bringing its experiential test drive roadshow Ford Island Conquest (FIC) to Cagayan de Oro, allowing customers and car enthusiasts in the city and nearby areas to see and test drive Ford vehicles outside a traditional showroom.Now on its 7th year,...
IGNITE: Technofying Mindanao! Makotek TechMadness
Students, Entrepreneurs, and Tech enthusiasts will gather for the Makotek TechMadness event this August 9-12, 2024 at the Ayala Centrio Mall. Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Mindanao's Tech Needs Makotek TechMadness is dedicated to closing the gap between...
Latest: Travel + Short Getways
HELLO KITTY · HAPPY 50 @Harbour City in HK
Experience the Unforgettable 50th Anniversary Celebration with Hello Kitty's 5 Must-Visit Experiential Zones Hello Kitty Transforms into a 5-Meter-High Giant Daruma at the “Parade Performance” InstallationIntroducing Hello Kitty-Inspired 24 Karat Gold Acrylic...
Grab Launches GrabCar in CDO
Strengthening Economic Empowerment Commitment in the City. The leading super-app officially launched its flagship mobility service in Cagayan De Oro, expanding its portfolio of services in the city currently composed of GrabFood and GrabTaxi. Grab Philippines, a...
Five Culinary Journeys in the U.S. to Get Your Tastebuds Excited
Southeast Asian tastebuds are hard to please. After all, their countries are abundant with spices that have given their cuisines a whole new dimension of depth and complexity. A traveler from this region may be wary of the food options in the US- with stereotypical...
Latest: News + Events
Top reasons not to miss TravelTrade Expo VisMin
Calling all travel enthusiasts! The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is bringing the country’s biggest travel trade event to Cagayan de Oro City! The first edition of the TravelTour Expo VisMin (TTE VisMin) is set July 19 to 21, at the Limketkai Atrium,...
Catch Big Bad Wolf Before It Leaves Cagayan de Oro!
Watch out, bookworms! This weekend will mark the final days of the much-loved Big Bad Wolf Book Sale in the City of Friendship. Before the Big Bad Wolf packs up, here are some of the best-selling books that can be found at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale: The Big Bad Wolf...
Big Bad Wolf Book Sale 2024 commence in CDO,taps Marawi City as Red Readerhood Program beneficiary
World-Renowned Book Sale Starts the Year in the City of Golden Friendship. Book lovers in Cagayan de Oro, watch out! Big Bad Wolf, the world’s most renowned traveling book sale, has landed in the City of Golden Friendship! To kickstart the new year, Big Bad Wolf Books...
Latest: Guides
Guide To The Best Healthy Eateries in CDO
Since a plan to eat healthily is one of the top resolutions each year, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best healthy eateries in Cagayan de Oro to find locally sourced, organic, and GMO-free food that is as good as it is good for you. After indulging in excessive...
After Odette, climate adaptation is our only option
Typhoon Odette struck islands in Visayas and Mindanao on December 17 and 18, 2021, bringing utter devastation to not just one or two provinces, but to entire regions. Atty. Angela Consuelo Ibay, Head of the Climate and Energy Program at World Wide Fund for Nature...
Halseyle Hill in Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental
A new tourist spot in Misamis Oriental province in the island of Mindanao, Philippines has recently been open to the public. It is located in the municipality of Sugbongcogon, Misamis Oriental. The Halseyle Hill is a picturesque place on the hills of Poblacion...
Latest: Deals
Holiday Homecoming in CDO
We are now in the holiday season and family and friends get together as we celebrate Christmas. Here are some Cagayan de Oro's homegrown restaurants at Ayala Centrio Mall you can bring your friends and family for a memorable holiday season this year. Candy's For great...
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