Benaldo May Suffer Defeat Against Uy, Comelec Tally Shows

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OWWA -10 brings services closer to Camiguin OFWs

By Apipa P. Bagumbaran CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY NEWS -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Northern Mindanao conducted a livelihood skills training on T-shirt printing and shellcraft making in Mambajao, Camiguin province June 26 to 29.  The training, conducted in cooperation with the Barangay Council of Yumbing in Mambajao, was held upon the request of 28 officers and members of the Pag-asa OFW Association to address the demand for souvenir items of tourists who visit the island-province. OWWA-10 also conducted a Business Planning Seminar for 18 Household Service Workers (HSWs) in Catarman town June 26. These displaced HSWs had decided to stay in the country for good and have started their micro enterprises mostly hog raising, sari-sari store operation, and fish bending....

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DENR announces poster-making contest winners

 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY NEWS -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) announced the winners in the poster-making contest it held with the theme ”Stop Climate Change Before it Changes You.”  A student from Corpus Christi School, Jericho B. Montellano garnered first place in the contest. Second place winner was Joe Michael Fabrigas of Cagayan de Oro National High School, and third place went to Johann Mc Verdadz Mangga of Bukidnon National High School. The consolation prize went to Abegail S. Tagupa of Fatima College of Camiguin. The winners were awarded cash prizes: P2,000 for the first place, P1,000...

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Get a urinalysis to prevent kidney diseases, says NKTI

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Cagayan de Oro City's 2nd Job Fair Successful - Emano

2nd JOB FAIR SA CAGAYAN DE ORO:Public Employment Services Office Manager Juvy Paza gives update to Mayor Vicente Y. Emano on the turnout of the two-day 2nd Job Fair sa Cagayan de Oro at City Hall. As of Nov. 30, 2011, some 2,632 local and overseas employment applicants have already undergone evaluation and interview. (CIO) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}...

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Cagayan de Oro's Pride Make It To Pilipinas Got Talent Semi-Final Round

TALENTED KAGAY-ANON Eleven-year old Renagine R. Pepito of barangay Bugo shares a light moment with Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano after rendering a song during a flagraising ceremony at City Hall, Sept. 12. The teen singing sensation has made through the semifinal round of the “Pilipinas Got Talent” show slated on Oct. 8-9, 2011. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}...

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Basketball on Wheels goes to Cagayan de Oro City

CANITOAN, Cagayan de Oro City – The Oro Habitat Persons With Disabilities Homeowners Association (OHPWDHA) is spearheading “Basketball On Wheels” on May 1, 2010 at the Calaanan Relocation Site Covered Court, as a pre-fiesta presentation and contribution of the organization. “Basketball on Wheels” is a basketball game for persons on wheelchairs and this very exciting game for disabled persons is now gaining recognition worldwide.The concept still follows the traditional rules in basketball only that the players are all handicapped persons on wheel chairs.OHPWDHA president Raul Tolinero said basketball on...

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Starbucks Cagayan de Oro opening soon

There is no stopping to the continued rise of Cagayan de Oro City not only on best hotels but also in other businesses. Even internationally-owned companies are now noticing the potential of the city to lots of business ideas. Just this week, Starbucks, one of the internationally-recognized coffee shops, has announced hiring employees as it will soon open the Starbucks Cagayan de Oro Branch. Among the branches the company is planning to establish will be in other major cities in Visayas and Mindanao. The company’s branches in Metro Manila are reported to be soaring high in sales. The company has its ongoing ad for job placements in Cagayan...

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Cepalco releases new brownout schedules for Cagayan de Oro, Tagoloan town

 The Cagayan de Oro Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO) has again issued new brownout schedules for Cagayan de Oro City and Tagoloan town service area. Below are the schedules that Cepalco customers should take notice so that they will know the brownout schedules in their respective areas. NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers Subject: New DAILY Brownout Schedules for March 11 to 16, 2010 Please find below the load shedding schedule [5 hours DAILY rotating brownouts] within the CEPALCO service area for the period March 11 to March 16, 2010 [Thursday to Tuesday] due to the continuing power supply curtailments imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines [NGCP] all over Mindanao. Again, CEPALCO would like to caution customers that the actual switch off and switch on...

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Rufus says ‘power’ special session is definite

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - It’s definite… the President  is already calling a special session of Congress to tackle the worsening power situation in the country, according to Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez, 2nd District of Cagayan de Oro.       In a press statement here this afternoon, Rodriguez said the special session, which  is slated on Wednesday, March 10, seeks to authorize the government to find new sources of power in combating the energy crisis that has hit the country, particularly Mindanao for the past four months.        “I had to first propose that Section 71 of the Electricity Power and Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) be invoked over the energy crisis, while the other congressmen and senators were...

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Cepalco releases brownout schedules in Cagayan de Oro

The Cagayan de Oro Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO)has released the schedule of brownouts to make its customers aware when is the time there is power interruption. The Cagayan de Oro brownout schedules from March 5-10 is caused by the continuing power supply curtailments imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines [NGCP] all over Mindanao. Actual Interruption Schedule: 03/05/2010 Time Start: 8:00AM-1:00PM; 1:00PM-6:00PM; 6:00PM-11:00PM Interruption Details: 3 March 2010 NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers Subject: New DAILY Brownout Schedules for March 5 to 10, 2010 Please find below the load shedding schedule [5 hours...

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Miss Liceo Emerald Pageant Candidates

Miss Liceo Emerald Pageant Candidates February 22, 2010 at the Liceo Civic Center Liceo de Cagayan University Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}...

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El Nino phenomenon threatens black outs in Mindanao

BY JOEL ESCOLExecutive Editor A top official of an electric coop in Mindanao confirmed yesterday to this paper the impending power curtailment in Mindanao due to the onset of another El Nino phenomenon. Clint Django Pacana, manager of the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO) said many power coop members are now preparing for the coming of drought in the island which would eventually result in continues power curtailments. He said most power coop members are dependent on hydroelectric power plants and because of the threatening dry season their member-electric coops will be affected... Read Mo...

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February 9 is Abante Mindanao’s big day

By Joe del Puerto Felicilda ABAMIN or Abante Mindanao, the only Cagayan de Oro-born partylist, is holding its grand launching on the 9th of this month here in the city. ABAMIN President Maximo “Maxi” B. Rodriguez Jr. told BusinessWeek Mindanao that  the day-long event will be highlighted by a Holy Mass at the Saint Augustine Cathedral and a multi-group motorcade around the city.  “We expect thousands of our members and supporters to join us in this most significant event in life of ABAMIN, the one and only partylist group conceptualized and born right here in Cagayan de Oro City,” said Rodriguez.  ABAMIN is a movement...

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Keep away from partisan politics, army chief warns troops

          CAGAYAN de Oro City – Lt. Gen. Delfin N. Bangit, Philippine Army Chief, has called on the men and women of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), PA to keep away from partisan activities but to work very hard for a credible elections.             “Ako’y nakikiusap sa lahat na sundalo na huwag makialam sa politika. (I ask all the soldiers not to take part in partisan politics). The only political exercise that we will do is to vote. And so let us leave politics to the politicians,” he told them, during the 40th anniversary of 4ID in Camp Evangelista, over the weekend.            He also urged them to work closely with the Philippine...

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