Malacañang Declares June 16 Holiday in Cagayan De Oro

Malacañang declares June 16 holiday in Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Malacañang has declared Monday, June 16, a special non-working holiday in Cagayan de Oro City, effectively delaying the start of classes in the city by a day. Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 927 through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, upon the request of Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy, to allow residents to fully observe and take part in the 75th Charter Day anniversary of the city, which falls on June 15, a Sunda…

Cagayan De Oro Unveils Revitalized Landmarks

The city government officially reopened its redeveloped historical landmarks on Wednesday, aiming to revitalize public spaces. Mayor Rolando Uy led the ceremony, announcing the significant renovation of “Plaza Divisoria,” which encompasses J.R. Borja Park, Kiosko Kagawasan, and Rizal Park. “The rehabilitation of Divisoria may not be immediately noticeable during daylight hours, but when you observe it at night, the transformative changes truly b…

Oro reopens Plaza Divisoria for Independence Day

CAGAYAN de Oro City government has reopened the iconic Plaza Divisoria, also known as Golden Friendship Park, in time for the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration. Mayor Rolando Uy led the reopening ceremony of the newly rehabilitated landmark, which features monuments honoring national heroes including Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and former President Ramon Magsaysay. It also honors Justiniano Borja, the city’s third mayor, who spurre…

Cagayan de Oro reopens a more climate resilient Plaza Divisoria

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 12 June) — Plaza Divisoria, also referred to as Golden Friendship Park, used to be almost all concrete. But the park right in the heart of the city has now been transformed “into a more climate resilient urban green space.” The renovated Plaza Divisoria in the heart of Cagayan de Oro City. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Czarina S. Soriano After six months of rehabilitation work at a cost of ₱50 million in what is cal…