Xavier Ateneo Bulletin
On 2 June 1947, Municipal Resolution No 49 suggested chartering Cagayan and requested then-Congressman Pedro Baculio to sponsor a bill in Congress. Unfortunately, Congress adjourned before any action was taken.
After the November 1949 election, new officials revived the drive for cityhood. This time, Congressman Emmanuel N Pelaez, with support from Mayor Max Suniel and Councilor Waldo McVickers, introduced House Bill No 52, proposing cityhood for Cagayan.
The Congress of the Philippines approved the Pelaez Bill on 12 April 1950, and sent it to the Senate, which refined it in two months. Finally, on 15 June 1950, President Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act 521, the city charter of Cagayan de Oro.
For us, Kagay-anons, the cityhood of Cagayan de Oro symbolizes more than just political recognition. It represents unity, progress, and the pursuit of betterment despite adversities. This achievement laid the foundation for Cagayan de Oro's growth and development, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among its residents.
Today, as Kagay-anons look back on that pivotal moment in 1950, we see a legacy of aspiration turned into reality, a city that stands as a beacon of opportunity and resilience. The charterhood of Cagayan de Oro is a cherished chapter in our history, reminding us that with determination and collaborative effort, great dreams can indeed come true.
Happy 74th Charter Day, mga Kagay-anons!
- Ryan Albert Ignacius B Sanches (Faculty, GE-IDS)
Ang Gimba Para sa Kasaysayan - Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts
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Safe Bites: Navigating the World of Food Safety
2024 SDG2 WEBINAR #2
18 June 2024 (Tuesday)
2:00 – 5:00 PM, via Zoom & YouTube
Registration link: go.ateneo.edu/
We are cordially inviting you to the second SDG2 Webinar for 2024 titled, “Safe Bites: Navigating the World of Food Safety"
This webinar is aimed at raising awareness about the detection and prevention of risks through food safety practices, and ways to improve human health and sustainable agriculture and development. “Food Safety is everyone’s business” as this area is important not only to regulators or those who are in agriculture, agricultural trade and other parts of the food industry but also equally important for the ordinary consumers and individuals who purchase and consume the food. It is important that students and the academic community also understand the issues and participate in working together to ensure food safety and good health. This webinar provides an opportunity to learn about safe and healthy food and explore opportunities on how to work together for food safety and good health.
The webinar, which will be on 18 June 2024 (Tuesday) at 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Philippine time), will feature the following speakers:
- Dr Lionel Dabbadie
FAO Representative in the Philippines
- Dr Kenneth Hartigan-Go
Faculty and Senior Research Fellow of the Ateneo Policy Center, ASOG
- Dr. Romeo Quijano
Chairperson, Pesticide Action Network in Asia Pacific
The webinar will be moderated by Dr Philip Arnold Tuaño, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government.
Registration link: This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required via go.ateneo.edu/2024 Webinar 2-SafeBitesReg. The link to the Zoom room will be sent via email after registration.
For your reference, the Webinar will also be streamed via the following YouTube Stream Link: https://go.ateneo.edu/2024 Webinar 2-SafeBitesYTStream
Contact us: For questions or concerns, please contact SDSN PH via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “SDG2 Webinars” in the subject line.
About the webinar series: This second webinar for 2024 is being organized by the SDG2 Zero Hunger Project of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Davao University, and Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.
Thank you and we hope to see you all then!
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On the 12th day of June, year 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo and the Filipino revolutionary forces proclaimed Philippine independence after more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule.
At the window of Aguinaldo's house in Cavite Viejo (now Kawit, Cavite), Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the "Acta de la Proclamacion deIndependencia del Pueblo Filipinas," declaring freedom from Spain and establishing a dictatorial government. Aguinaldo waved the flag in front of the celebrating public.
In this context, the three stars represented Luzon, Panay, and Mindanao, instead of the popular belief of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. There were 177 signatories of the declaration, which the Malolos Congress ratified and validated at its inaugural convention on 23 September 1898.
The historic proclamation marked the dawn of a new era, igniting the flame of independence and national pride among the hearts of the Filipinos.
- Ryan Albert Ignacius B Sanches (Faculty, GE-IDS)
Ang Gimba Para sa Kasaysayan - Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts
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Registration is EXTENDED!!!
Classes will start on 18 June - 10 July! Culminating exhibit on 12 July For inquiries and registration,
please look for Mr Oscar Floirendo Project Coordinator at the Curator’s Ofc, 2nd floor of Museo de Oro building,
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. You may contact us through 09061695444 - (088) 853-9800 local 9267
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