Coconut-rich MisOr celebrates 94th anniversary, ‘Kuyamis’ festival

CAGAYAN DE ORO: The inauguration of a PHP150-million coconut processing plant will be part of Misamis Oriental’s celebration of its 94th founding anniversary and Kuyamis Festival.

“Kuyamis” is a local term for young coconut that is abundant in the province, especially in the eastern part.

The coconut processing plant is operated by the First Integrated Community Cooperative, the biggest cooperative in Northern Mindanao that is located in the municipality of Balingasag.

Meanwhile, for the first time, all 23 towns and two component cities are participating in the Miss Kuyamis 2024 beauty pageant.

The coronation night will be held at LimKetKai Atrium here on Jan. 10.

Other major events are street dancing on Jan. 11 and the awarding of the booth contest on Jan. 12 at the Pelaez Sports Complex.

In an interview Monday, Provincial Administrator John Venice Ladaga said Governor Peter Unabi will deliver his provincial address, also on Jan. 12 at Pelaez Sports Complex.

The governor’s address will focus on progra
ms on employment, livelihood, education, and housing to reduce the poverty incidence rate, which currently stands at 25 percent.

Source: Philippines News Agency

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