Cagayan de Oro News

After the storm: Rebuilding livelihoods in the Philippines
CAGAYAN DE ORO — Determined to give his family a better future, Joel Obsid saved his hard-earned money while working abroad. After his return to the Philippines he started his own business in Cagayan de Oro selling school supplies, producing plastic envelopes and laminating cards. His income varied, often increasing during school days, from $460 to $700 for two weeks.

Road trip: From Cagayan de Oro to Mati
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‘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.

City’s aid reaches ‘Sendong-damaged’ areas
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The City Government of San Fernando led by Mayor Oscar Rodriguez flew to Cagayan De Oro, Ozamis and Dumaguete cities to personally hand over assistance to the heavily-affected areas wrought by Tropical Storm Sendong.

Recall petition vs Cagayan de Oro mayor gains ground, says proponent
The recall petition against Mayor Vicente Emano is gaining ground and a proponent of the move said he and his colleagues expected to gather 30,000 signatures by the end of the month.

Sendong aftermath: Building Communities of Hope in Cagayan de Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/22 January) -- One month after the passage of Typhoon Sendong on Dec. 16-17, the city of Cagayan de Oro is slowly getting back on its feet. Nearly a third of the city’s population was severely affected by the flood waters. More than 10,000 families sought refuge in evacuation centers in public schools, barangay covered courts, and churches. Others stayed with ...

Palace urges Cagayan de Oro mayor to answer complaint
MALACANANG ordered Thursday Cagayan de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano to answer the administrative complaint filed against him for his alleged negligence during the onslaught of Tropical Storm Sendong in his city last December.

Odd Fellows in Oro to help ‘Sendong’ victims
THE Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows from America visited different evacuation centers in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday to assess what assistance it can provide for victims of Tropical Storm Sendong. Delmar L.

Dogs in Cagayan de Oro contract leptospirosis too
The city veterinarian’s office is vaccinating dogs against leptospirosis after 15 canines were found to have contracted the potentially deadly ailment in the aftermath of the December 17 floods here.