There gonna be a BIG SALE at ORORAMA on August 25-28where you can enjoy up to 70% discount on selected items at the Department Store.

Aside from the sale you can also join the Videoke Challenge and get FREE 1 kilo Lechon plus Nestle Products.



To join, customers must purchase the Nestle Bundled Packs worth P300 composed of Nestea Lemon Blend 1L pack, Nesfruta, Nestle All Purpose Cream 250ml, Maggi Magic Sarap All-in-One, Maggi Soy Sauce, Maggi Oyster Sauce.

Customer will then present OR to the Videoke Challenge booth, located at the Second Floor near Home Furnishing area.

If a customer will get a score of 97, customer will bring home 1 Kilo Lechon plus P150 worth of Nestle products. But if the customer doesn’t get a score of 97, below are the corresponding prizes:

Score of 80 below - P50 worth of Nestle products
Score of 80-85 - P100 worth of Nestle products
Score 85-96 - P150 worth of Nestle products

Higalaay Neon Wonderland is going to be The BIGGEST, The WETTEST, The LOUDEST and The MOST COLORFUL Dance Party in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines that is happening this August 27, 2017 at CDO Bar, Paseo del Rio, Cagayan de Oro City.

Party with the Best DJs in the Country! Petra Mahalimuyak / Ashley Rivera, Dj Cholo Antonio, DJ Garuda

Dance the Best DJs in the Metro! DJ Red Maningo, Kyle Banaag, RB Banaag, Stan Anderson, DJ MARK GLENN, Sebastian Gabriel Tariga

Jam with the best MCs in CDO! R-funk Ylaya, MC Bboi Alaba, JMAD, and MC Elijah Lim

Clark currently has 134 international flights and 104 domestic flights weekly and passenger traffic is projected to reach 1.5 million by end of 2017.

Within this year PAL will have a flight available for Diosdado Macapagal Int'l (Clark) to Laguindingan Airport (Cagayan de Oro) vice-versa four times a week. Clark-Cagayan de Oro flights depart Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 6:30 AM, arriving CDO at 8:10 AM; return flight departs 8:50 AM, arriving Clark at 10:30 AM.

In addition to expanding its commercial horizons, the construction of CRK’s new terminal-building that can take in 8 million passengers annually is scheduled to be finished by the first quarter of 2020.

CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City, Aug. 15 – Northern Mindanao Police Regional Office would be spearheading “Sikad Para sa Marawi 2017,” a bike for a cause in Cagayan de Oro City on August 19.

According to PRO-10 regional director PCSupt Timoteo G. Pacleb, Sikad Para sa Marawi is a fund raising activity in cooperation with Higalaay Festival 2017 of Cagayan de Oro which will start at 5:00 a.m. in Pelaez Sports Center, along Velez street of the city.

PCSupt Pacleb said the event would show sympathy and benefit for the Marawi internally displaced persons (IDPs) and support for the Philippine National Police (PNP) contingents deployed in Marawi City.

A bike ride covering a distance of 21km around the city, PRO-10 spokesperson PSupt Lemuel Gonda said hydration and medical stations are also set up for the participants.

PSupt Gonda further said the event also advocates an active lifestyle among the participants.

He said participants may register individually or as a team with a registration fee of P200.00 and will get free jersey shirt.

For those interested, they may visit and register at the following locations:


They may also contact them at 0905-605-0867 and 088-852-7926. 

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno and Department of Natural and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Director for Northern Mindanao Edwin Andot signed a Memorandum of Partnership Agreement (MOPA) on May 12, 2017, which will pave way for land administration and management reforms in the city. The partnership enables the exchange of records and data including maps and survey records, joint conduct of land-titling activities, and learning opportunities for city government officials to perform duties related to land administration and management processes.

Considered the growth hub of Northern Mindanao, the city is poised to be the metropolitan center for nearby provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.

Currently, the city is already facing urban land constraints with 90 percent of its population occupying only 20 percent of its 57,850-hectare land area. It has to unlock its agricultural lands if more lands are required for horizontal expansion of residential and commercial areas.

USAID’s SURGE Project is assisting the city government and DENR achieve its goal of establishing a land titling program as part of its work in improving land tenure security in the city. The project facilitated the partnership, and the creation of an inter-agency council to lead land administration and management initiatives in the city.

The Land Management Council, comprised of representatives from the Cagayan de Oro City Government, DENR, Department of Agrarian Reform, Land Registration Authority, Bureau of Internal Revenue, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, and Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry will provide the unified policy direction and support to the land titling program in the city. The council is committed to streamline land titling procedures that will provide patents for at least 140,000 untitled parcels in Cagayan de Oro.

Additionally, the city appointed a Systematic Adjudication Team (SAT) to help DENR address problems on untitled lands. Based on SURGE assessment studies conducted in 2016, 30 percent of Cagayan de Oro’s land parcels remain untitled.

Lulu Lumagsao, officer of the City Housing and Urban Development and a member of the SAT, attended a training held recently in Cagayan de Oro.

“The training for the SAT helped us gain a deeper understanding of the land registration process. We learned a lot about the processes on investigation, inspection and verification of titles, which are important to effectively undertake the job,” explained Lumagsao.

The SURGE Project is working with national government agencies, local government units, and other partners to unlock the potential of land to stimulate investments and inclusive growth by helping establish a well-functioning land market.

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Watch out for the Coronation night tonight at Barangay Patag Covered Court. The candidates are the following:

The Off-Road nation comes together this August 24-26 in CDO for the first ever Kagay-anon 4x4 and Off Road Expo 2017. This event is made possible by He and Sons Corporation, DELO, Nitto Tires, Mickey Thompson Tire and Wheels, Marando, Karrjackson Tires, and BOSCH.



The 1st Kagay-anon 4x4 and Off Road Expo 2017 offers you the widest and greatest collection of off-road companies, parts, equipment, gear, and experts in Cagayan de Oro City.

From 4x4 and off-road racing to motorcycles and more, you will have an opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the Philippine off-road industry.

With a full Kagay-anon Higalaay Festival weekend of excitement, you will see everything that is going on in the dynamic world of off-road.

Check out for the top 4x4 Shops from all over Northern Mindanao like Zamboanga Sibugay, Ozamiz, and Iligan City during the Expo on August 24-26, 2017. Off-road vehicle’s parts, gears and equipments are to be displayed during the expo. There will be Off-road tires from the top brands like Mickey Thompson, Nitto, Marando, and Karrjackson Tires to be displayed. Not only that, because they will be giving out freebies and gift certificates to some participants and a music entertainment by some Cagay-anon DJs during the 2-day expo.

The Organizer’s of the expo said that there’s a plan to make this expo annually.

For more info visit or like their page at: https://www.facebook.com/CDOOffRoadExpo/

It’s the month of August. People are excited to celebrate the city fiesta which will happen on the 28th of this month. During this season, a large number of tourists are expected, banderitas will be visible along the main streets of the city. Vibrant colors painted the city as decorations bloom on every corner of some major attractions.



Activities to experience during CDO Fiesta

All month long of August, you can visit the Gaston Park located near the Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, to experience Garden Show and Agri Fair. It is like bringing the products of the region in one convention, to showcase it to the visitors.

If you want some cowboy adventure, try Cowboy Festival on August 18-20 at the Uptown area near SM Mall. It is an annual Horse Show where cowboys compete for events such as Barrel Race, Obstacle Race, Oval Race, Pole Bending and you can even ride horses for a minimum fee to experience what it feels to be a cowboy.

For the runners, how about joining the Kagay-an Festival Marathon 2017 on August 20, where you can run on selected races such as 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K. Race location will be at Centrio Mall, Capt. Vicente Roa, Cagayan De Oro City. On the same day, during the afternoon, Cagayan Carnival Street Dance Competition will be held along Luna and Velez Streets. A synchronized chanting, shouting and dancing to the beat of a carnival party music! Here you can also join the dancers as they dances along the street. The street will be filled with colorful carnival costume, so make sure to match them with your outfit.

On the 26th of August, be stunned by the beauty of the 12 lovely candidates of the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2017 as they vie for the crown and title which will be held at The Atrium of Limketkai Center. On the following day, you need to wake up earlier because another street activity will be held as the Higalaay Street Parade and Floats happen. It’s a parade of everything in Cagayan de Oro City.

On the 28th, it is the fiesta Celebration. A fluvial procession will be held in the morning at the Macajalar Bay going upstream along the Cagayan de Oro River to Duaw Park, it is a procession by the river involving different barangays of the City in celebration of the Feast of St. Augustine on Aug. 28, where entries decorates their boats with colors, flowers, etc. On the same day during the night, people in the city will be gathering at the Uptown area particularly at the Pueblo de Oro Business Park to witness the grand Kagay-an Pyro Musical Festival, a fireworks display competition involving different cities, groups and companies. It is a grand fireworks display that all Kagay-anons been waiting for every year and most Kagay-anons consider it as the culmination of the Higalaay Festival.

Getting here:

By Air:
There are daily flights by domestic and budget carriers from Manila and Cebu to the Laguindingan Airport. There are also once or twice a week flights from different cities to CDO, it depends on the schedule of the carriers.

By Land:
Cagayan de Oro is a major hub in the provincial bus network.
Between CDO’s two bus terminals -Market City (Agora) Bus Terminal, Bulua Westbound Bus Terminal – you can arrive at or depart for most of the major Minadanaoan destinations.

By Sea
The Cagayan de Oro sea port is one of the most active docks in the Philippines.
There are regular ship and ferry trips between CDO and other major Philippine ports, like Manila, Ilo-ilo, Bohol and Cebu.

GETTING AROUND
Bus, jeepneys, taxis, multi-cab and the motorela are the main mode of land transportation within the city. White and yellow colored air-conditioned taxis with meters installed, and car rentals are also available.


Where to stay?

There are a lot of afforadable hotel accomodations in CDO but I will recommend:

1A Express Hotel


A new minimalist Business Hotel in Cagayan De Oro City, it caters to business travelers, families, and people on the go, located at the busy business district of the city and very accessible to major Shoppoing Malls and food establishments.

Address: Claro M. Recto Ave, Cagayan de Oro
Phone: (088) 881 9527

What to try?

Cagayan is known for its White Water Rafting adventure and whenever you come and visit the city, it is a must that you try White water rafting. There are few White Water Adventure companies to contact, the personnels/guides are experts and well trained to make sure of a safety adventure:


Kagay Whitewater Rafting - http://www.kagaycagayandeororafting.com/
Address: Corrales Ave, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental
Hours: Open today · 6AM–10PM
Phone: 0917 712 2442

GREAT WHITE RAFTING - http://www.riverraftingcdo.com/
Address: Masterson Ave, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
Hours: Open today · 7AM–5PM
Phone: 0917 706 0677

1st Rafting Adventure - http://kimboy2c.wixsite.com/1straftingadventure
Address: 14 21st St, Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental
Hours: Open today · 8AM–5PM
Phone: 0917 325 5544

While you are in CDO, why not go to Dahilayan Forest Park Resort.


A tourist destination that offers an array of fun activities for the whole family, and for all ages. Scenic views, ponds, lagoons and a picnic area. PLUS Outdoor Activities that ALL AGES can enjoy make the resort the Ultimate Family Playground. Enjoy hearty meals at the Forest Park Cafe or enjoy the crisp mountain weather with some drinks by the fireplace at Grizzly Bar.

Dahilayan Forest Park Resort also accepts functions and special events. Located at Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon, Dahilayan Forest Park is nestled at the foot of Mount Kitanglad 4,700 ft. above sea level. Forest Park was built with the vision of helping develop the tourism industry in Bukidnon and the whole Philippines as well.

Spend a night or two at our cool and relaxing rooms. Decorated in warm earth tones and hues, and comfortably lit, our rooms afford our guests a warm, inviting place to stay at affordable rates. All rooms have a private toilet and bath with hot & cold water and guests are entitled to discounts on all rides.

Hugo Sky Lounge
An overlooking place where you can dine and at the same time have an adventure like Paragliding, Rope Course Obstacles, Zipline, they also have mini Zoo and soon to have a swimming pool.

Where to dine?

CDO has a lot of restaurant that you can choose from and they all serve a delectable foods, but if you want something romantic and overlooking aside from Hugo Sky lounge, try High Ridge, it has a great view of the city while dining at the al fresco area.

High Ridge
Address: Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental
Phone: 0943 708 5492
Hours: Open today · 4PM–12AM

Those things that I mentioned above are just a few that you can do in Cagayan de Oro City, so please don’t just focus on the things that I wrote. Be bold, be free to explore the city. One thing that I can advice for travelers in the city of Golden Friendship is to be adventurous, you can try other things other than the recommended, because you might discover great adventure on your own or you can ask some locals. There are also springs, falls, beautiful beaches and resorts that you can try. I’ll update about them soon here, so watch out for it.

Have a great adventure/vacation in the City of Golden Friendship.

1. ANGELICA D. UBA - Brgy Indahag, CDOC

2. ANNA GRACE ALTURAS - Libona Bukidnon

3. KATE MARISSE ELASIGUE - Brgy Kauswagan, CDOC

4. JUDITH JAY POLESTICO - Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

5. JENETH MAPANO - Brgy Carmen, CDOC

6. WELLA B. TAN - Brgy Bulua, CDOC

7. SOUARTIZAE VIOLON - Brgy Kauswagan, CDOC

8. JULLIANA GASENDO - Malaybalay City

9. ALMIRA BRIONES - P.N. ROA, CDOC

10. LEE JEE LUV BALISADO - Brgy Macasandig, CDOC

11. DUFF KAGAN ROSE L. GAID - EL Salvador City, Mis Or

12. JAZTINE D. ABELGAS - Brgy Bugo, CDOC

13. FRETZIE MAE B. ATIS - Tagoloan, Mis Or

14. SARAH SUSAN ALPERS - Brgy Nazareth, CDOC

15. MARIA PETRELLE TIEMPO - Brgy. Camaman-an, CDOC