Six Decades of Co-op Power: MASS-SPECC Turns 60!

COURTESY: Cagayan de Oro City Government City Information Office.

From CDO to Mindanao

MASS-SPECC CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY as the Mindanao Alliance of Self-Help Societies – Southern Philippines Educational Cooperative Center marked its 60th Diamond Jubilee on Aug. 10.

Founded on August 9, 1966 in Cagayan de Oro by Mordino R. Cua and Aquilino Pimentel Sr., MASS-SPECC started with simple cooperative lectures. Over time, it became a pioneering federation.

A Legacy That Keeps Growing

Today, MASS-SPECC stands as Mindanao’s largest regional co-operative federation. Moreover, it continues supporting financial inclusion, education, and community empowerment.

Meanwhile, its advocacy reaches further, promoting gender and development, youth empowerment, environmental protection, agriculture, and health and wellness. After 60 years, MASS-SPECC proves that cooperation can create lasting change.

Sips, Smiles & a Fresh Start: Amor Cafe’s New Look is Pure Joy

COURTESY:  Limketkai Mall

A Cozy Transformation

Amor Cafe and Bakery has just unveiled a beautiful store makeover and is ready to welcome guests back to enjoy their favorite coffee and treats in a fresh, comfortable space! 2L Annex Building, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City.

Now, you can sink into plush seating while the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wraps around you like a blanket. It genuinely feels like coming home.

Your Sweet Escape

Meanwhile, our bakers pull golden, buttery croissants from the oven and baristas craft your latte with a personal touch. You watch the magic happen.

Every corner invites you to pause, connect, and savor every moment. So, grab a friend and rediscover this coffee nook today!

Bringing the Lab to the Farm: Misamis Oriental’s Soil-Smart Move

COURTESY: Misamis Oriental Provincial Information Office 

Better Testing, Better Farming

The Mobile Soil Laboratory was officially launched in the province on Monday, August 3, 2026, by the Provincial Government and Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management. Through the Mobile Soil Laboratory, farmers can access high-quality soil analysis, helping them manage farms properly.

Equipped with advanced analytical instruments, laboratory facilities, office spaces, safety features, and essential resources worth 43 million pesos, the team brings testing closer to communities. Consequently, farmers and LGUs can make smarter decisions.

Taking Services Across Communities

From August 3 to October 2, the laboratory will serve LGUs across Misamis Oriental. Moreover, Northern Mindanao is the first region in the country to operate this innovative facility.

Officials, including Governor Uy and DA Regional Executive Director Jose Apollo Pacamalan, attended the launch. Ultimately, the program supports a more productive, stronger, and sustainable agriculture sector.