Breaths of Hope: When 16 Nebulizers Became Lifelines

COURTESY: Misamis Oriental Provincial Information Office

A Quiet Crisis Turns into Shared Tears

Respiratory illnesses quietly choke Misamis Oriental hospitals. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. Children gasp. Elders weaken. Families watch helplessly. On March 5, 2025, sixteen nebulizers arrived. Eight pharmacies. Instant relief. Donated by Cagayan de Oro Filipino-Chinese Amity Club Inc. and Misor Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Not machines—literal breaths for the breathless.

Benjamin Chan Jr. spoke softly. “We see the exhaustion in our doctors’ eyes. We feel the fear in mothers’ hearts. Healthcare is not charity. It is love wearing a white coat.” His voice cracked remembering sleepless nights families endure. The province still ranks respiratory diseases among its deadliest threats. Every mist now carries hope instead of despair.

One Governor’s Visit Changed Everything

Governor Juliette Uy walked Alubijid hospital corridors last December. She saw empty shelves. Heard labored breathing. Felt the weight of shortage. She promised action. Dr. Aristotle Betita still remembers her face—determined, pained, human. Weeks later the machines arrived. “Patients no longer wait to breathe,” he said. “We treat faster. We comfort sooner. We lose fewer.”

Chan stood beside the turnover ceremony, eyes shining. “Chinese blood. Filipino heart. One nation. One pain. One fight.” These sixteen units are small. Yet each hiss of mist tells a child “You will play again,” an elder “You will see another sunrise,” a parent “Your baby is safe tonight.” In eight hospitals across Misamis Oriental, gratitude now breathes easier.

Impasugong Hits the Road First: Bukidnon's Big Win with the P37-B Mindanao Makeover!

COURTESY: PIA Northern Mindanao

Hey folks, big news just dropped for Impasugong! This cool town in Bukidnon now stands as the first in the province to score benefits from the massive **P37-billion Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP)**. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) drives this flagship road program, and Impasugong jumps ahead with Link Road 1 kicking things off.

This project ramps up road networks all over Mindanao. It boosts connectivity in key growth corridors, and the national government pushes hard to make travel smoother and faster.

Why Impasugong Leads the Pack

Locals cheer because the upgrades target real needs right here. DPWH and the LGU signed an MOU, locking in Link Road 1 entirely within Impasugong. It starts at Sayre Highway, loops north, and reconnects—cutting travel hassles for farmers hauling produce and families heading to markets. Farmers gain quicker, cheaper, safer trips, slashing product losses and opening doors to bigger opportunities.

Moreover, the whole MTCIP ties into broader goals. It improves climate resilience, road safety, and access to economic hubs. Impasugong benefits early, setting the stage for the rest of Bukidnon and Mindanao to follow.

What This Means for the Future

Everyone sees the ripple effects coming fast. Better roads mean stronger trade, more jobs, and vibrant communities. Impasugong shows how smart infrastructure changes lives—farmers sell fresher goods, kids reach schools easier, and businesses thrive.

In short, this flagship move by DPWH sparks progress across the island. Impasugong celebrates leading Bukidnon into a connected, brighter tomorrow!

Cookie Cravings Just Hit Level 100 at Limketkai!

COURTESY: Limketkai Mall

Your mall stroll just got a whole lot sweeter now that MY COOKY DO has officially invaded Limketkai Mall. One whiff of that fresh-from-the-oven magic and boom—your brain screams “ABORT SHOPPING, ACQUIRE COOKIES NOW.”

The Moment You Bite In

Picture this: you rip open the box, steam still rising, gooey center stretching like it’s begging you to take another bite. Crisp golden edges give that satisfying crack, then pure melty heaven floods your mouth. Chocolate chip classic slaps hard, but their monster-loaded version? Straight-up dangerous in the best way.  

I went in planning one cookie. Walked out with two boxes and zero regrets. The seasonal surprise flavor changes weekly—last time it was ube white chocolate. Mind officially blown.

Run, Don’t Walk

Head to Rotunda, Limketkai Mall before the crowd wipes them out (they already know). Snag a warm batch to-go, demolish them in the parking lot, or pretend you’re sharing with friends. Spoiler: you won’t. MY COOKY DO just turned every mall trip into dessert therapy. Go get yours before I buy the last box!