Mindanao University of Science and Technology (Must) student Lito Joseph Branzuela performs wushu, Chinese martial arts, during the launch of the Chinese new year celebration in Divisoria last weekend. The wushu exhibition was part of a string of activities in the city that would culminate on Monday, the Chinese new year. (PHOTO BY NITZ ARANCON)
![Graphic showing a gold 2026 Gawad Kalasag award shield next to text announcing Cagayan de Oro City as a Gold Recognition winner in the Highly Urbanized City Category for Northern Mindanao. The graphic includes official city seals and information on DRRM compliance under RA 10121[cite: 13].](https://uploads.mindanaogoldstardaily.com/2026/09/cagayan-de-oro-gawad-kalasag-2026-gold-award-highly-urbanized-city-medium-696x392.webp)
