Rolling Into Tomorrow: Cagayan de Oro Plugs Into the Electric Age!

IMAGE CREDITS: CDOSKIE

The future of transportation is getting closer, Cagayan de Oro! Forthing Philippines officially introduces the CAL-X5 Electric SUV Taxi to the city. 

The launch kicked off today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Limketkai Center Parking Lot, right in front of All Home. Excitement filled the air.

First, let's talk power. The CAL-X5 comes with a 64.4 kWh LFP battery and a claimed range of up to 530 km.

Better still, fast charging takes the battery from 30% to 80% in around 35 minutes. That means less waiting and more driving.

Next, you can get hands-on. Visitors can check out the new EV taxis and explore bank financing options.

Moreover, you can take a test drive and inquire about vehicle releases. The team will happily answer your questions.

For taxi operators and drivers considering the shift to electric, this is your chance. See the CAL-X5 up close and experience it on the road.

So, mark your calendar for October 21–23, 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards at the Limketkai Center Parking Lot. Come say hello!

#CagayanDeOro #EVTaxi #ElectricVehicle #Forthing

Beyond the Books: Cagayan de Oro Students Learn to Outsmart Disasters

COURTESY: PIA 10

Eighty-four students of Tignapoloan National High School in Cagayan de Oro City received disaster preparedness training from the Office of Civil Defense Northern Mindanao (OCD-10). The orientation equipped them with knowledge on hazards, early warning systems, and emergency response. Ultimately, it aimed to strengthen youth participation in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM).

Students didn't just listen, though. They also learned to apply safety measures at home, in school, and in their communities.

OCD-10 Regional Director Antonio B. Sugarol urged students to share their lessons with families and neighbors. "Building resilience should start in our individual families," Sugarol said. Moreover, he stressed that preparedness requires awareness and action before emergencies occur.

Principal Arlene Valmoria thanked OCD-10 and the Schools Division of Cagayan de Oro for choosing her school as the venue. She underscored that teachers, non-teaching personnel, and students must all know how to prepare for natural and human-induced disasters.

Representatives from DOST-PAGASA, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education also shared information. Klinth Jerald C. Pinlac of PAGASA discussed climate-related hazards, rainfall advisories, and early warning systems. Meanwhile, students examined local hazard maps and asked how to interpret them.

Finally, the discussions covered inclusive DRRM, including gender-responsive approaches and the needs of vulnerable groups. As a result, students learned that preparedness must protect everyone in the community.

Concrete Dreams in Macabalan: One Lane Down, Cagayan de Oro Cheers!

IMAGE CREDITS: TIKPINIMACINDAB

**Latest Update: Bonbon-Macabalan Bridge & Viaduct | Bridge Approach - Macabalan Side | Brgy. Macabalan, CDOC | As of October 20, 2026**

Big news from Macabalan! Crews finished concreting one lane of the bridge approach on the Macabalan side. Done concreting on One (1) Lane!

Naturally, residents have waited eagerly for this milestone. Moreover, the smooth surface shows the project moving from plans to pavement.

First, a finished lane proves the crew's steady rhythm. Workers pour concrete daily, and each stretch brings the approach closer to completion.

Meanwhile, the remaining lane waits its turn. Therefore, expect more concrete pouring soon.

This bridge approach belongs to the 7.88Km CDO New Western Diversion Road & Punta Macabalan Coastal Bypass Road. Clearly, it's a major piece of the puzzle.

Consequently, this diversion road will ease traffic across Metro CDO. Additionally, the coastal bypass promises smoother, faster trips for everyone.

A DJI Mini 3 captured the aerial shot, and the view shows the viaduct rising proudly beside the coast.

So, stay tuned for more updates. In the meantime, share your thoughts below!

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