21,484 tourists arrives in Oro in October

[AdSense01] The city is enjoying its great share of tourists both local and foreign, after 21,484 tourists registered in the city for the month of October, this year.

Imma Rae Gatuslao, acting city tourism officer disclosed this as there are 1,680 foreign tourists and 19,352 domestic tourists recorded by their office during the period.

She said that foreign tourists who come here mostly are Americans, Japanese and Koreans who make businesses, play golf and do leisure.

Gatuslao added that aside being a destination itself, the city is the jump-off point to other destination in the island of Mindanao that?s why many travelers or tourists converge here first before going to there next destination.

The city also enjoys being the convention site of many firms as it registers 427 conferences/seminars/workshops both local and regional in aspect.

She added that the city?s warm weather despite the rainy season and its good reputation as an ideal place for educational and cultural visits have lured visitors to come to Cagayan de Oro.

Gatuslao said that the domestic and foreign travelers enjoy their stay in the city and vowed to come again to experience more of the city?s thrills and frills.

The city is not only dubbed as a convention destination in Mindanao but it is also recognized as an Adventure Capital of the Philippines,? she said.

Aside from the famous white water rafting, visitors can try the adventures in Macahambus Adventure Park, Mapawa Nature Park, do kayaking and pinoy rafting in the Cagayan de Oro river, try spelunking and experience Cagayanons cultural heritage in the Gardens of Malasag.

City Library serves 1,436 clients in October

A total of 1,436 researchers, student and readers availed of the service extended by the City Public Library during the month of October, this year.

City librarian Myrna Acedera disclosed in her monthly report to City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano that her office recorded 1,436 library readers/users and 96 internet users during the period.

At present, the city library boasted its collection of 21,720 assorted books, 3,093 serial books, 628 non-fiction book materials and 615 clippings/pamphlets while their internet access is available six days a week.

Acedera hopes that with the number of collection of books available at the library many Cagayanons will benefit from reading educational learning materials especially the less fortunate public.

She is inviting those who are interested to be a member of the City Public Library to avail of the services of the City Library by paying only P30.00 as annual membership.