Opinion
Hush
ONE Tuesday morning, one of the songs for our Zumba class was Pussycat Dolls’ “Hush Hush” and, there I was, teary-eyed while dancing.
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Netnet Camomot
Netnet Camomot is a veteran columnist and a staple of the Mindanao media landscape. Known for her signature blend of wit, candor, and relatability, she has spent years chronicling the "slices of life" that define the modern Kagay-anon experience. Her writing moves effortlessly between lighthearted lifestyle observations and sharp social commentary, offering readers a mirror to the daily rhythms of Mindanaoan society. With a focus on the personal and the local, Netnet has built a loyal following that looks to her for both humor and insight into contemporary culture. As a long-time contributor to the Mindanao Gold Star Daily, she continues to be a definitive voice in the region's opinion pages, bridging the gap between national issues and the kitchen-table conversations of her readers.
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Opinion
Soundbites
AFTER going back to Jack's Halo Halo far too many times at its Big Bite stall at Ayala Malls Centrio in Cagayan de Oro, I suddenly remembered 10,000 Maniacs’ “Hey Jack Kerouac”:
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Opinion
Big bites at Big Bite
Carbs are attracting the longest lines at Big Bite, the Northern Mindanao Food Festival at Ayala Malls Centrio here in Cagayan de Oro.
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Opinion
Yummy goodies for the foodies
THE one huge advantage for me when I go to Big Bite at Ayala Malls Centrio here in Cagayan de Oro is I now know what food I want and even need. I won’t waste time with meaningless carbs.
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Opinion
Standard operating procedure
AFTER the Pag-ila 2025 for Cagayan de Oro’s city councilors candidates last Saturday, I wanted to celebrate its success by indulging in sweet goodies which was my SOP — standard operating procedure — before I went on a low-carb diet in February 2022.
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Opinion
Choosing battles a la Elias
AS expected, some of Cagayan de Oro’s political candidates are now doing the Elias dance.
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Opinion
Ouhahay!
ON Monday night or Tuesday morning two weeks ago, I slept past 3 am, no thanks to the bride who almost had a wedding at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro. Operative word: almost.
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Opinion
Young and pain-free
ONE Friday afternoon while I was at SM CDO Downtown Premier (SMDT), I could hear the voices of the youth cheering for someone. I thought there was an activity at the fifth floor where events are usually held.
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Opinion
Grumpy
Sleepy. That’s me. While watching “Snow White.” That’s the live-action version of the 1937 Disney film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
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Opinion
Bring him home
Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters have been organizing Bring-Him-Home prayer rallies since he was flown to The Hague. People Power 3, anyone?
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Opinion
Sub-Saharan African
WHILE talking about a political candidate, I said, “Wala man nay hanaw.” A friend then replied, “Ang mobotar wala man pud hanaw.” And we both laughed. Haha.
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Opinion
Are you drugs?
KANA bang gisugo ka lang pagpalit ug asin sa merkado. Ug sa dihang pagbalik nimo sa balay, tua na si former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte sa Hague.
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