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bisayadako

August 3rd, 2010, 03:34 AM

source: http://iamkabbie.blogspot.com/2010/08/day-2-am-shooting-rapids-and-lechong.html

Monday, August 2, 2010
day 2 (AM): shooting rapids and lechong baka.
Day 2 for me was the highlight of the whole trip. Cagayan de Oro is all about shooting rapids, so if you've been there and never tried it, you SHOULD definitely go back!

Jego, our principal, told us that we should be ready by 5:30AM. We were all too excited to complain, so we were up and about just in time.

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In uniform.

We hired KAGAY, CDO's premier whitewater rafting outfitter to take charge of the whole adventure. And because most of us were gutsy enough, we chose their Advance Course (even if most of us were first-timers), which covers 24 rapids in 4-5 hours. As an add-on, we paid additional Php300 for photos on top of their Php1,000 per head rate. The package includes jeepney transfer from hotel to "put in" (starting point), as well as headgear, life vests, and dry bags for storage.

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Mga nanginginig ang tuhod

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Chippie's clothes in a mesh bag, her cigarettes in a waterproof case.
"Mabasa na ang lahat, wag lang ang yosi!"

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The gang and the signed waivers.
The waiver simply says: "if something bad happens, don't sue us". Haha!

By 7AM (I think) we were ready to roll.

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The orientation.
Listen or you die! Hahaha!

Key points:
#1 Listen to your guide's instructions. If he says paddle forward, do so. Follow his count, too.
#2 In case you fall off the boat, do not panic. Just let your body float (head first) and wait for your knight-in-a-wetsuit a.k.a Kagay boy to save you.
#3 In case you fall off again, no need to swim against the rapids, just hold on to the rope that they will throw at you so they can pull you back.
#4 Swimming skills are not necessary. You're wearing a life vest the entire time anyway.
#5 Have fun and enjoy the ride!

We were divided into three groups, plus a couple from Unilab(?) who joined our team. May bago na namang kadaldalan si Mitor. Haha!

And now, presenting...*drumroll please*
ACTION SHOTS!

Welcome to SPLASH ISLAND!
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Boat 1
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Boat 2
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Boat 3

Each rapid we conquered has a name and story behind it, as blessed and told by the Kagay boys. I can't remember most of it, though. The one that really stuck was Dan drop (a team mate named Dan fell on that part of the river) pero natawa ako kasi naisip ko ay Dan drop = Dandruff. NYE! Corny na kung corny!

We weren't paddling the whole time, by the way. There were parts of the course where we swam in still waters, climbed a huge rock, and was forced to jump!

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Just keep swimming...just keep swimming

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Rock and Roll!

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Jump, Jump, Jump!

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Mitor's awesome jumpshot.
Oo na, ikaw na ang pinakamatapang! Hmp!

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*sings* Aaaaahhh....freak out!

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Wuhoo!

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Success!

Just a few steps from the "take-out" (end point) was a restaurant where we had one of the best lunches ever!

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Lechong baka.
My verdict: 5 out of 5 stars!

We had a glorious time, as in super! There's actually a lot of rafting photos that I'd love to share but it's just too many so my advice is, just try out the adventure and see for yourself!

GearX

August 3rd, 2010, 05:13 AM

source: http://iamkabbie.blogspot.com/2010/08/day-2-am-shooting-rapids-and-lechong.html

My verdict: 5 out of 5 stars!

We had a glorious time, as in super! There's actually a lot of rafting photos that I'd love to share but it's just too many so my advice is, just try out the adventure and see for yourself!

:applause::applause::applause:

mottymot_007

August 3rd, 2010, 06:39 AM

and there are many good items on the Thai Me Up menu. best to dine there at night to enjoy the lights and sights.

the thread is now "Un-Thai-d". kaya pala di makapost lately :-)

thanks for this resto update, motty. there's always something new in CdO. visiting again mid-august.

you're welcome Father X :) As always, it's really nice to see you on CdeO threads!

michael_ray

August 3rd, 2010, 02:12 PM

^^Nice. :)

boju2

August 3rd, 2010, 05:36 PM

Wow enjoy, busog pa! :cheers:

deanrj003

August 4th, 2010, 07:58 AM

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deanrj003

August 4th, 2010, 07:59 AM

Soon to open , Golden Courie Native Restaurant , Rosario Strip , LKK.. labay lng ko .. :lol:

burotski

August 4th, 2010, 02:12 PM

Crocs Preview Sale exclusively for Citicard Holders on tomorrow at the 2nd floor of Robinson's Cagayan de Oro... The regular sale will start on August 6 and end on Sunday... 10,000 pairs up for grabs... Up to 80% off... I'm really excited... Perhaps, I can do an early Christmas shopping... He! He! He! :-)

michael_ray

August 4th, 2010, 03:41 PM

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Golden Cowrie Restaurant is the must-eat place when you are in Cebu. Also, do not think that because of the delicious dishes it serves, it is an expensive place. Delicious foods and affordable prices are definitely partners when you eat with us. You can surely bring everyone along because everybody can afford our food prices. Make your stomachs full without making your pockets empty. - mycebuphotoblog.wordpress.com/.../golden-cowrie-sm-yum/

Soon in Rosario Strip, C de Oh....

CGYanon

August 4th, 2010, 03:58 PM

^^ahh sarap ng local food dyan sa atin. dinuguan, crispy pata etc. yum!:cheers:

dark_knight_detectve

August 4th, 2010, 04:13 PM

dark_knight_detectve

August 4th, 2010, 04:17 PM

Light Me Up and Ziya are opening in SM CdeO this month

dark_knight_detectve

August 4th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Sale sa sm this coming aug. 13, 14 and 15. discounts are up to 50%. i saw their tarps when i went there

bisayadako

August 5th, 2010, 05:30 AM

Lingating Bridge
First minute of the video is at Lingating Bridge.

v/pkcs2nPPzyo

Can't wait to do it in Feb-Mar next year, again....I need longer vacation/holiday....stop working like a dog and retire early? hmmmm...

sonofignatius

August 5th, 2010, 05:55 AM

bisayadako

August 5th, 2010, 06:01 AM

Sale sa sm this coming aug. 13, 14 and 15. discounts are up to 50%. i saw their tarps when i went there

if you are looking for Kayak and gears, nag-sale and KayakDomain.com

Brandon32

August 5th, 2010, 04:40 PM

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sa manolo fortich ba ito?

jaysan81286

August 5th, 2010, 04:42 PM

sa manolo fortich ba ito?

Yeps! Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich... :)

bisayadako

August 9th, 2010, 07:55 AM

source: http://www.tribuneonline.org/life/20100808lif1.html

Philippines’ top emerging business destinations named

By Michael Kho Lim, Contributor

08/08/2010

People who are fond of going to the more popular destinations of the Philippines like Boracay, Puerto Galera, Cebu, Davao among others are encouraged to travel to the equally beautiful but not much visited places in the country.

The Department of Tourism (DoT) and the Philippine Tour Operations Association (PHILTOA) recently announced their list of and awarded several cities across the country the distinction of being the “top emerging business destinations” of the year. To be considered under the list, the destination must meet all the criteria of having good accessibility, communication network, availability of meeting facilities and standard accommodation.

“These emerging destinations are perfect for corporate travelers and holidaymakers,” says PHILTOA president Cesar Cruz. “Each place has something unique to offer, and we’re hoping that more and more people understand the fact that the Philippines has what it takes to be one of the world’s premier travel destinations.”

Luzon

In the Ilocos region (Region I), the cities of Laoag and Dagupan are recognized for their heritage sites and beaches. Laoag is home to one of the biggest cathedrals in the country, St. Williams’ Cathedral, where the Sinking Bell Tower can be seen. On the other hand, Dagupan or the “land of the milkfish (bangus)” is also known for its historical landmarks and pristine beaches.

In the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the La Trinidad Valley in Benguet is famous for its vegetable terraces that it earned the name “Salad bowl of the Philippines,” and later because of its magnificent strawberry fields gave it the title of “Strawberry fields of the Philippines.”

In the Cagayan Valley Region (Region II), Palaui Island of Sta. Ana, Cagayan is worth visiting for its rich ecosystem of bodies of water and diverse group of plants and animals. It was declared as a marine reserve in 1994 and perfect for people who love outdoor adventures such as snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking, and camping.

In the Central Luzon region (Region III), Baler and Zambales are included in the list. Baler boasts of a rich history lying beneath the walls of the Baler Catholic Church, and is perfect for surfing because of Baler Bay’s nine-foot waves. On the other hand, Zambales is proud of its white sand beaches such as the Anawangin cove, and diving spots where 35 World War II Japanese ships can be found. One can also go on a mango tour and pick some of the sweetest mangoes available. The Guinnes Book of World Record awarded Zambales in 1995 for producing the sweetest mangoes in the world.

In the National Capital Region, Taguig City joins the list of the emerging destinations for its various choices of food, shopping and entertainment at the Serendra, Bonifacio High Street and Market! Market!

In the Calabarzon region (Region IV-A), the city of San Juan in Batangas is acknowledged for its numerous white sand beaches and diving spots. Meanwhile, Marinduque in the Mimaropa region (Region IV-B) is awarded for keeping its cultural traditions and world-class resort. It is known for the Moriones festival where locals march around the town in costumes and masks re-enacting the Roman soldiers during Biblical times. Marinduque is also home to the famous Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa.

In the Bicol region (Region V), the cities of Sorsogon and Naga complete the list for Luzon. Known as the “Switzerland of the East” because of its rolling hills and valleys, Sorsogon is also famous for its firefly tour and whale shark (butanding) interaction in the town of Donsol. On the other hand, Naga City in Camarines Sur is well-known for its historical churches and passion plays in the town of Buhi. Meanwhile, the CamSur Watersports Complex is praised for its world-class sports facilities.

Visayas

In the Western Visayas region (Region VI), Silay City is recognized for its preserved ancestral houses and for being the center for culture in the Visayas. It is the birthplace of National Artist Leandro Locsin and Hiligaynon playwright Miguela Locsin Montelibano, and home to the San Diego Pro-Cathedral.

In the Central Visayas region (Region VII), Dumaguete City is best identified with the region’s best universities such as Silliman University, nearby islands of Sumilon and Apo, and several white sand beaches and dive sites.

In the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII), the city of Catarman in Northern Samar provides serenity to the traveler stressed out from the life in the metro. One can visit different lighthouses and churches, go hiking, island hopping, and whale and bird watching.

Mindanao

In the Zamboanga Peninsula region (Region IX), the city of Dapitan boasts of historical treasures of Dr. Jose Rizal and landmarks such as Talisay, Dapitan Bay, and the white sand beaches of Aliguay and Selinog Islands.

In the northern Mindanao region (Region X), Cagayan de Oro City is home to the Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village, Museum of Three Cultures, Monigue Cave, and Macahambus Adventure Park, where travelers can enjoy a lot of outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, rappelling and ziplining. Cagayan de Oro is also known as the “City of Golden Friendship” because of its very amiable people.

In the Davao region (Region XI), the Island Garden City of Samal offers paradise-like coves and beaches, not to mention great diving spots in Talikud and Ligid islands, the 224-hectare mariculture park, the bat sanctuary, and the Sanipaan Shoal.

In the Socsargen region (Region XII), the city of Sarangani presents a quiet paradise of fine white sand beaches such as the Sarangani Bay, various mystical caves, raging waterfalls and flourishing rainforests.

In the Caraga region (Region XIII), Butuan City is considered as the historical Mecca of the Philippines and home to several festivals such as the Abayan Festival, the Kahimunan Festival and the Adlaw Hong Festival. The city also boasts of the Butuan Regional Museuem, Agusan River (the deepest river that runs through the city), Cubi Cubi Beach, Tinago Beach, Mount Mayapay, and provides good access to the surfing capital of Siargao.

Lastly, in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), one can enjoy the thriving ecosystem of the coastal province of Tawi-Tawi such as natural zoos and paradise-like beaches.

Biyahe Exchange Program

All of the top emerging business destinations will be featured at the 21st Philippine Travel Mart that is slated to run from Sept. 3 to 5 at the SM Megatrade Halls.

This joint project of DoT and PHILTOA is part of the Biyahe Exchange Program, a one-on-one business matching program between corporate buyers and travel sellers where corporate incentive tours and meeting packages will be offered. There will also be special packages sold at “beyond the usual” discounted tour packages and will only be available during the 21st Philippine Travel Mart.

Daytrip tour packages include Manila jeepney experience (four hours, minimum of 10 persons, P500/person), Binondo culinary walking tour (four hours, minimum of 10 persons,P950/person), Hop on/hop off Pasig ferry cruise (four hours, minimum of 10 persons, P950/person), Batangas beach tour (eight hours, minimum of 10 persons, P2,200/person), spa indulgence (10 hours, minimum of 10 persons, P2,800/person).

Overnight tour packages include Cavite (minimum of 10 persons P2,500/person), Clark (minimum of 10 persons, P2,800/person), Corregidor (minimum of 10 persons P2,800/person).

Lastly, three days/two nights tour packages include Vigan (minimum of 35 persons, P4,500/person), Puerto Galera (minimum of 35 persons, P4,600/person), Pagudpud (minimum of 35 persons, P6,800/person), Bacolod (minimum of 30 persons, P10,000/person), Bohol (minimum of 30 persons, P10,500/person), Boracay (minimum of 35 persons, P9,500/person), Butuan (minimum of 30 persons, P10,900/person), Davao (minimum of 30 persons, P11,450/person), Iloilo (minimum of 30 persons, P9,900/person), Palawan (minimum of 30 persons, P10,500/person).

The event is also held in partnership with the Philippine Tourism Promotion Board, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Primer Group of Companies, Resorts World Manila, Smart Communications, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, Citibank, Jeepney Tours and San Miguel Brewery, with special support from participating properties: Patio Pacific Boracay, Marco Polo Davao, Two Seasons Resort Boracay, Shangri-La Mactan, The Legend Palawan, Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, Boracay Tropics Resort Hotel and Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa.

Class

August 9th, 2010, 10:11 AM

How Not to Promote CdeO
Monday, August 9, 2010

THE countdown is on leading to August 28, St. Augustine's Day. It's fiesta time in the city. Time for fun and games, beauty contests and fun-runs, says Promote CdeO Foundation gamely.

But for many, it's more like: Time to distract people from their misery, from frustration and aggravation, or more pointedly, Time to sweep the dirt under the rug. Poor planning aggravated by poor implementation are making our streets unsafe and anti-people.

Traffic is a mess. No relief in sight. Streets and sidewalks are clogged, squatting prevails. Even our precious parks aren't spared, just look at the ghastly sight of 'ukay-ukay' tents right in the middle of the Divisoria.

Much garbage is uncollected. Crime is on the rise, drugs on sale. All the people see are the usual cops-and-robber games. All they hear are the usual sounds of bravado from City Hall; but no coherent program of government.

Look at the environment. Waterways and coastal areas are health hazards. Recurrent floods seem taken for granted. Drainage canals are clogged; green with contamination and filth. The seven rivers are treated like sewers. Who at City Hall and the barangay halls give a bother? If epidemics strike, it's panic management time.

Promote CdeO aims to attract visitors and tourists. Does anyone check public comfort rooms? Apart from the ones in malls and star-rated hotels, eateries and markets defy civilized standards of sanitation, hygiene, and maintenance.

Who checks kitchens and shabby cooks and food handlers? Is no one disgusted, no one compelled to act on reckless endangerment to public health? How does one reconcile this unconcern with the idea of a First Class City?

A city's appearance and behavior reflects the standard, efficiency, and sense of duty of its leaders and citizens. But it's the leaders who set the standard.

They should know that no gimmick or extravaganza can mask ugly reality. All Promote CdeO Foundation can do is a cosmetic job, like putting a layer of makeup on a scabrous, unwashed face.

What the mayor needs to do is activate the City Development Council as provided by law and have it perform its function of comprehensive planning and overseeing the plan, while pushing the other departments, especially the City Health Office, to do their job.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 9, 2010.
:ohno:

Blueleo

August 9th, 2010, 12:31 PM

Cebu Pacific woos bus riders with cheap air fare
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 08/09/2010 4:39 PM | Updated as of 08/09/2010 4:39 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is offering cheaper fare to lure bus commuters into shifting their mode of transportation.

The airline unit of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings on Monday is offering a P499 'Go Lite' seat sale of traditional bus routes from August 10 to 11, 2010 or until seats last, for travel from October 1 to November 30, 2010.

Passengers from Manila to Cauayan, Laoag, Legazpi, Naga, San Jose, Tuguegarao, and vice versa, and from Davao to Cagayan de Oro can avail of the P499 seat sale.

Cebu Pacific's new aircraft fleet of 21 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft, services the said routes.

Passengers traveling from Manila to Bacolod, Catarman, Calbayog, Cebu, Iloilo and Kalibo can get P499 seats, while travelers from Manila to Tacloban, Tagbilaran and Roxas can avail of P599 seats.

'Go Lite' seats from Manila and Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan), and from Manila to Dumaguete are also available for P899.

International routes included in this seat sale are P999 seats from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, P1,499 seats from Manila to Brunei and Ho Chi Minh, and P1,999 seats from Manila to Kuala Lumpur.

Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking. Passengers will then get 15 kilos free baggage allowance (FBA) on any flight, except Boracay (Caticlan), which only allows for 10 kilos FBA.

"We are also highlighting our low fares to Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei destinations in this seat sale," Cebu Pacific marketing and distribution vice president Candice Iyog said.

Cebu Pacific claimed it topped Philippine Airline's passenger numbers in the first quarter.It is set to launch direct Manila-Brunei flights on August 21, 2010, and Manila-Beijing flights on September 5, 2010.

bisayadako

August 10th, 2010, 01:50 AM

j2emman

August 10th, 2010, 02:24 AM

aha dapit gi construct ang starbucks?

burotski

August 10th, 2010, 06:34 AM

aha dapit gi construct ang starbucks?

Ketkai, Bai... Atbang sa Missy Bon Bon & McDo... Porma-porma na ang building, Bai... :-)

sonofignatius

August 10th, 2010, 12:11 PM

Ketkai, Bai... Atbang sa Missy Bon Bon & McDo... Porma-porma na ang building, Bai... :-)

when does Starbucks open in CDO?

burotski

August 10th, 2010, 02:19 PM

when does Starbucks open in CDO?

As per press release, they'll be opening next month, Father... At the speed the construction is going, they might be able to open it as scheduled, IMHO... Let's just keep our fingers crossed... :-)

GearX

August 11th, 2010, 08:28 AM

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sonofignatius

August 11th, 2010, 06:28 PM

As per press release, they'll be opening next month, Father... At the speed the construction is going, they might be able to open it as scheduled, IMHO... Let's just keep our fingers crossed... :-)

thanks, burotski. yes let's keep our fingers crossed-- and our cups open :-) meanwhile naa ang bo's og ang Figaro. nice interiors of Figaro CdO- well-lit, relaxed.

michael_ray

August 11th, 2010, 07:30 PM

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Goldilocks Limketkai Mall
Goldilocks Divisoria
Goldilocks Carmen

Soon...
Goldilocks Gaisano Mall
Goldilocks Cybermall

bisayadako

August 12th, 2010, 02:24 AM

source: http://www.incdo.com/2010/08/first-slalom-skateboard-race.html

First Slalom Skateboard Race

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The first Slalom Skateboard Race is going to happen on August 21, 2010 at the Parking lot area of SM City CDO, Las Ramblas. The event will start 1 PM for practice and race will takes place at 3 PM. This competition is open to all. Boards will be provided for those who do not have one.

For more information Contact:
Budit- 0906 1999 742

bisayadako

August 12th, 2010, 02:54 AM

source: http://mountainbike.box.com.ph/2010/07/19th-combat-mtb-race/

19th Combat MTB Race

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July 28th, 2010 by biloggirl Leave a reply »

Race Date: August 28-29, 2010
Registration Site: BikeLab, 14th Tomas Saco St. Cagayan De Oro

For inquiries, please contact 0917.7023707

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bisayadako

August 12th, 2010, 03:04 AM

source: http://www.incdo.com/2010/07/cagayan-de-oro-fiesta-cup-2010.html

Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Cup 2010

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Babolat Fiesta Cup Badminton Tournament will happen on August 27-29, 2010. Registration fee is Php 800 Leveled Categories and Php 500 for Age Group. You can download Fiesta Cup Registration Form and email it back to entries@fiestacup.net to confirm your entry. Deadline of registration is on August 15, 2010. Over 1 million of cash prizes to be given away.

For more details visit Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Cup 2010 Fanpage or Fiesta Cup 2010.

bisayadako

August 12th, 2010, 03:11 AM

source: http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/2010/08/eco-tourism-outdoor-adventure-a-new-dimension-to-corporate-team-building.html

Eco-tourism Outdoor Adventure: A new dimension to corporate team building

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By JOE P. PALABAO
Correspondent

KAGAY CDOs Premiere Whitewater Rafting Voyages offers a new dimension to Corporate Team Building to enhance work productivity and human resource development through eco-tourism adventure from whitewater rafting, caving/spelunking, zorbing and other exhilarating nature group adventure. A customized team building activity by experiencing the amenities of nature and creating lifetime memories of excitement, camaraderie and joy.

These eco-tourism outdoor adventures are being experienced by the top echelons, the management and employees of big corporate groups in the country like Vismin Shell Company, Nestle Philippines, Inc., Honda Philippines, Aboitiz Group of Companies, Dept. of Education X. the academe–MSU-IIT, government agencies and financial institutions making nature adventure as a venue to strengthen work relationship among its peers, attained companies goals and enhance productivity. These are achieved by experiencing the rapids of the rivers of CDO, see the scenic beauty of the mountains which is beyond the capacity of human describing, its wildlife, the beautiful caves, and the river which is one of the best whitewater rafting destination in the world, the rising of one’s adrenaline beyond control through ZORBING which is one of the newest attraction of nature adventures of Kagay Whitewater Rafting Voyages.

Whitewater rafting adventure has now become a week-end and day to day get away from the heat of the sun, an exciting and eco-friendly river sports being experienced by nature lovers as their rafts are being carried away by the rapids starting from Mambuaya tributary down to its point of destination, Cabula. It is a water sports that you are ready to get wet as you enjoy the graduated rapids and the highest quality river rafting trips. Advance Course from Agiaban to Cabula tributaries with a total run of 16.54 kms with 24 major rapids from class 2-3 with a total run of 5 hours. For Basic Course from Mambuaya down to Cabula with a total run of 12.34 kms. For experts course, with 14 major rapids ranging from class 2 to 3 with a total run of 3 hours.

A new adrenaline rising experience being offered by Kagay is ZORBING, at Cabula River Grill, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City. A nature experience which is beyond the imagination of every nature lover, sports enthusiasts, corporate groups and environmentalists when their toughness are being tested as big units of hydro zorb balls with water inside are inflated and you are being rolled inside and upside down for a minute or so and the harnished type inflatable ball so you won’t get away from it while you are inside as you experience a lifetime unimaginable experience as you are rolled and grilled by the zorb and be man enough to tell the story of your life.

Kagay also offers caving and spelunking, a lifetime adventure inside a cave and be awed with the beautiful and crystal like stalagmites and stalactites catching your sight and other wonders of nature inside the caves.

Team building through eco-tourism nature adventure of corporate groups, the people of the academe, the environmentalists, the yuppies, the businessmen, the entrepreneurs and other nature enthusiasts is what Kagay CDO Premiere Whitewater Rafting Voyages offers as they relax and enjoy the amenities of the water, the beauty of nature, the adrenaline rising adventure while taking away all the stress in life and in the business world

A very successful owner, entrepreneur and former river guide made an innovation in the whitewater rafting adventure, DAN KAAMINO, four years ago made a laudable eco-tourism business with partners of same dynamism: Nature adventure for corporate teambuilding. A local, domestic and global eco-tourism business with the concern of protecting the river, its biodiversity, the environment for economic prosperity and sustainability.

For more information and reservation call or contact Kagay Office (fronting Bombo Radyo) Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City; BAYAN: (088) 310-4402; MTI (088) 856-3972; GLOBE; 0917-712-2323; 0917-712-0325 email: dankaamino@yahoo.com; www.cdorafting-map.com

burotski

August 12th, 2010, 04:11 AM

http://www.philgift.com/treat/goldilocks/goldilocks_logo.jpg

Goldilocks Limketkai Mall
Goldilocks Divisoria
Goldilocks Carmen

Soon...
Goldilocks Gaisano Mall
Goldilocks Cybermall

They already have a big stall at Gaisano Mall near Steven's Gourmet Bread and Red Ribbon... Basin foodshop na gyud ila himuon ron... :-)

TONZI

August 12th, 2010, 02:49 PM

Daghana sa kalihukan diha sa pista ba? Bibo na pud ang CdeO!:banana: Wala pa'y hearing sa 3 day sale sa SM? Every August man gud ang sale nila..

michael_ray

August 12th, 2010, 03:17 PM

^^Yes Doc, they actually renovated their space in Gaisano Mall. It will be something bigger daw. I presume foodshop na gyud.

michael_ray

August 12th, 2010, 03:24 PM

^^August 13, 14, and 15 ang SALE sa SM.

boju2

August 12th, 2010, 03:36 PM

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/files/images/cagayan-de-oro-moa-gma-2010-08-11.jpg | http://www.sunstar.com.ph/files/images/cagayan-de-oro-beauty-search-2010-08-10.jpg | http://www.sunstar.com.ph/files/images/cagayan-de-oro-vendors-2010-08-11.jpg

Photo left: Promote CdeO Foundation president Ruben Vagafria signs a memorandum of agreement with GMA TV Network Mariles Gamboa-Puentevella. (Joey P. Nacalaban)

Photo center: The 12 candidates for this year's Miss Kagay-an pit against each other during the swimsuit competition held on Saturday at Hotel Koresco. (Joey P. Nacalaban)

Photo right: Vendors have started selling products along a park in the Divisoria area in time for the Cagayan de Oro City fiesta. (Joey P. Nacalaban)

From http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro

bisayadako

August 13th, 2010, 04:47 AM

Just a heads up to my fellow CDOers and NORMINers here to keep reminding our leaders to focus on the leadership role on the rehab of our watershed and NOT sitting in their office and re-signing those casual workers of the city. That casual worker re-signing job is for the dept heads not for the city leader...

don't forget this;
source: http://partidokalikasan.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/flooding-in-cagayan-de-oro/

January 12, 2009...4:18 am

Flooding in Cagayan de Oro
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By BenCyrus G. Ellorin/ Jan. 7, 2008

Waiting to happen

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Happy new year can hardly be said of the tens of thousands of people who would have started their Saturday morning January 3, 2009 trying to squeeze some more holiday time and guzzle up on some energy for the work waiting on the 5th of January.

I was in Bukidnon for the New Year Holidays when breaking news came on national TV about the flashfloods in Cagayan de Oro City due to the overflow of the Cagayan de Oro River.

The news indicate more than 5,000 households were displaced, alongside video footages of debris and two persons being carried away by the rampaging waters near the Ysalina Bridge, by the City Hall, with people helplessly watching by.

Yes this is the Cagayan de Oro River that has put the City of Golden Friendship in the country’s eco-tourism map.

Way back then, in the aftermath of the Ormoc Tragedy, environmentalists have been warning that because of the insane logging and land use conversation in the Cagayan de Oro and Lanao Watershed, catastrophic floods may hit the city, as the absorptive capacity of the Cagayan de Oro Watershed is reduced due to forest denudation and soil run-off from these denuded landscape make its way to the riverbeds, reducing the carrying capacity of the river.

One peculiar characteristic of the Cagayan de Oro River is that it snakes through at the heart of the City of Golden Friendship, from the hinterland barangays of Besigan, Tignapoloan, Dansolihon, Mambuaya, Bayanga, Lumbia, Indahag,to sub-urban and urban baraganys of Balulang, Macasandig, the Burgos St barangays, Carmen, Consolacion, Kauswagan, Puntod, Macabalan and Bonbon. This spans about 90 kilometers.

Downstream, on the eastern riverbank downstream of the Cagayan de Oro River is the poblacion (barangays 1-40) and populated suburbs like Macasandig, Nazareth, Consolacion, Puntod and Macabalan, on the otherside, Balulang, Carmen, Kauswagan and Bonbon.

This explains pretty much the havoc that Auring-induced rains brought to the city.

Cagayan de Oro River has more than a dozen tributaries, among the more important once are the Batang River some 2,500 meters in the Kalatungan Range in Lanao del Sur and flows to the Bulanog River in the Lanao-Talakag boundaries then going down to the jurisdiction of Cagayan de Oro City. Along the way, several tributaries from the Mt. Kitanglad Range, like the Tumalaong and Bubunawan Rivers, and the Monigue Creek from the mountains of Dansolihon, Mambuaya and Bayanga join the river. (Monigue Creek joins the river in the Macahambus Gorge and Cave Area)

I did some investigation on how the water accumulated so huge and so fast that fateful January 3 of 2009. I was told that steady rainfall in the uplands from news years day, up in the Talakag (southern side), and Besigan and Tignapoloan (northern side) areas had resulted in the build-up of the river elevation. Water had been unusually elevated in the Uguaban Bridge in the Dansolihon area.

Witnesses downstream also reveal that buhawi (cloud burst/ water spout) in the Baungon area, where the Tumalaong and Bubunawan Tributaries come from was observed early morning of January 3.
In fact, there were fears that the wooden bridge in the Tamalaong River in Lingating, Baungon would be carried by the rampaging waters as the water level almost overflowed the bridge. The water elevation in the Maasin Bridge that connects Brgy. Nicdao in Baungon to Bayanga, where the famous “pinoy” whitewater rafting starts and the “western” whitewater ends was also extremely high.

Just a few meters from the Maasin Bridge, joins another tributary, the Bubunawan River which was also draining enormous volume of water that fateful January 3.

The confluence of the high volume of water from the Kalatungan and Kitanglad Range explains the disaster, first stop the low lying areas of brgys Indahag, Balulang, Macasandig and Carmen. Macasandig, specifically Sitio Cala-cala seems to be the worst hit area. Then so on and so forth.

State of Calamity have been declared in 16 Oro Barangays, about 6,000 families displaced consisting of more than 22,000 poor individuals are now in evacuation centers.

In Baungon, Bukidnon, several barangays have been declared by the LGU as calamity areas, like Lingating, Danatag, Langaon, Nicdao. The hanging bridge in Langaon that used by school children to cross to brgy. Bayanga to go to school have been wiped out by the flood. The damage to agricultural crops have yet to be determined.

As they say, all is water under the bridge now. And there is little we can do when nature unleashes its fury.

I disagree, something ought to be done and something must be done to at least mitigate future disasters.

More than eight years after the last anti-logging barricade by our group, the Task Force Macajalar folded in the Manresa/ SM area, nobody seemed to remember the warnings and the call for a stop to logging and the implementation of a no non-sense reforestation measures in the watershed of Cagayan de Oro.

There were small efforts to reforest our watershed. Our group started a small indigenous forest species (dipterocarp) reforestation project in the Dansolihon, Bayanga areas, in the Monigue Creek, but when external funds went dry, it wasn’t anymore replicated. Many other small initiatives were done, but none big and sustainable enough was pursued. These big and sustainable project, naturally should have been done by the government, both the local and national government. But instead, our officials looked the other way, enjoyed the bright city lights and ignored the elephant in our backyard so to speak. Then came January 3, 2009.

Fortunately enough, Mother Nature did not spank us in the dark of the night, had it been otherwise, the loss of lives could be hard to even to imagine.

The cause of the disaster that visited us is not a result of short-term causes but a result of 20 – 30 years of abuse and neglect to our forest ecosystem, the watershed of Cagayan de Oro. It was a result of unabated legal and illegal logging and mindless land use conversion.

Now that the lightning had struck and have seen our elected officials quick to blame correctly illegal logging and mindless land use conversion (HELLLOOOOO!???), after making the sign of the cross, I am proposing four things:

1) Improve our disaster preparedness so that people will not helplessly get flushed from their homes to the Macajalar Bay when flashfloods come. Global Warming may bring more bad rains;

2) Conduct a comprehensive watershed physical characterization of the Cagayan de Oro River and its tributaries. We do have competent people and facilities to do this using GIS technology in generating natural hazard maps, watershed drainage maps, so on and forth of the Cagayan de Oro River and its tributaries;

3) Develop a warning mechanism so that people downstream the river are alerted whenever there are abnormal build-up of water upstream the river and its tributaries;

4) Implement a comprehensive reforestation and river rehabilitation program in the Cagayan de Oro River. Definitely, not the one they are doing now, which is mostly aesthetic in nature focusing only in the downstream. Those things they are doing in, what is that, CORDA??? will just be flushed to Macajalar Bay if nothing is done upstream. Inputs on how to go about this may come from number 2.

Till, then, let us help each other in alleviating the plight of the victims of the flood. Politicians, enjoy your time in the limelight helping the victims, but please do something sensible this time.

Kudos to all those kindhearted people who helped in the relief operations. To contribute its five-cent worth, the Cooperative Sector in the city have launched its relief drive too. The first batch of its aid was turned over to ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya Jan. 9, 2009. This is spearheaded by the City Cooperative Development Council headed by Dr. Anselmo Mercado, the Regional Cooperative Development Council of Atty. Isidro Q. Lico and the Cooperative Development Authority 10 headed by Dir. Orlando R. Ravanera.

(The writer is an environmentalist and community worker based in Cagayan de Oro. Comments can be sent to bency@journalist.com)

bisayadako

August 13th, 2010, 06:16 AM

Youtube still hasn't fixed the "Double-Length" problem of most 720p HD video uploads. It's now almost 3 weeks and the problem remains.

The Tumalaong and Bubunawan river run videos that was uploaded in YouTube were affected. Luckily, Archive.org saves the day!!!!

The Tumalaong River run Full MPEG2 video and its derivatives here;
http://www.archive.org/details/TumalaongRiverCreekingInCagayanDeOroPhilippines-2010Jan24

The Bubunawan River run Full MPEG2 video and its derivatives here;
http://www.archive.org/details/BubunawanRiverCreekingInCagayanDeOroPhilippines-31Jan2010

The rivers are still excellent...for now. I hope we can still maintain it that way in the next 15-30 years....

cheers,

dark_knight_detectve

August 13th, 2010, 02:53 PM

SM City Cagayan de Oro holds 3-day sale (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/sm-city-cagayan-de-oro-holds-3-day-sale)

EXPERIENCE the great uptown shopping at SM City Cagayan de Oro as it brings you big savings and exciting prizes on its three-day Mallwide Sale on August 13, 14 and 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

A total of six units of Devant Led Tech LCD television sets will be given away as prizes during the three-day Sale raffle draw daily at 10:00 p.m.

Updates on President Benigno Aquino III's presidency

Plus, get a chance to win one of 25 Samsung cellphones with SIM for every P500 purchase at SM Department Store, Ace Hardware, Adidas, Our Home, Toy Kingdom, Surplus and SM Appliance.

What’s more? SM Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO Rewards card holders will take extra 10 percent off at SM Department Store from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on
August 13 and enjoy five percent rebate when you use your BDO credit card with a minimum purchase of P5,000.

Catch Charlie Green on August 13, 5:00 p.m. at the Event Center, Second Floor, and get the chance to have a photo opportunity and autograph signing with him.

Also, meet Victor Basa up close on August 14 at 5:00 p.m. and enjoy the music of PDA Scholar Davey Langit and Bossa Nova Raffi Aquino on August 15, 5:00 p.m.

So come and experience the great three-day sale at SM City Cagayan de Oro, your premier shopping, dining and leisure destination this side of town. (PR)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 13, 2010.

dark_knight_detectve

August 13th, 2010, 02:56 PM

boju2

August 14th, 2010, 02:41 AM

^^Tsada ang mga video bai :okay: Maayo naa pay option aside from youtube.

Linguine

August 14th, 2010, 04:52 AM

RP’s tourists spots emerge into business destinations

Saturday, 14 August 2010 00:00

Now there are perfect destinations where travelers can mix business with pleasure, relaxation and adventure. Recently, the most beautiful and popular cities and destinations in the Philippines where chosen as “Top Emerging Business Destinations.” Named emerging destinations are: Laoag and Dagupan (Region I), for their heritage sites, and beaches; La Trinidad Valley Cordillera Administration Region (CAR), for its magnificent strawberry fields, vegetable terraces and cut flower industry; Zambales (Region III), a multifaceted destination for beach holidays, mango agri-tourism and sports adventure activities; San Juan, Batangas (Region IV-A) can easily boast endless beautiful beaches and stylized type of resorts; Marinduque (Region IV-B) with its world class resort and rich cultural traditions; Sorsogon of Bicol (Region V) which is synonymous to eco-tourism activities like whale interaction and firefly tour.

In Visayas: Silay City in Negros Occidental (Region VI), for its preserved ancestral houses, rich culinary heritage and newly constructed world class airport; Danao in Bohol (Region VII), the new eco-adventure mecca complemented by nearby white sand beaches and the nature’s wonders of the Chocolate Hills and tarsier; the island destinations of Northern Samar (Region VIII) with its pristine beach areas, rich flora and fauna and iconic natural land formation.

Down south: The Island Garden City of Samal (Region XI), for its paradise-like coves and beaches, eco-adventure sites and activities; Cagayan de Oro City (Region X), not only as gate way to the northern part of Mindanao but also caters to city based-adventure activities; Butuan City (Region XIII) of Caraga is historical mecca of the Philippines with good access to Agusan marshlands and surfing capital of Siargao; Sarangani (Region XII) can always pull a surprise with its beautiful coastlines, diverse cultural heritage and aqua tourism activities; Dapitan City (Region IX) of Zamboanga del Sur, holds one of the historical treasures of Dr. Jose Rizal, complemented by its rustic surroundings and thriving aqua culture industry.

“These places are perfect for corporate travelers and holidaymakers,” says Cesar Cruz, Philippine Tourism Authority president. “Each place has something unique to offer, and we’re hoping that more and more people understand the fact that the Philippines has what it takes to be one of the world’s premier travel destinations.”

The destinations will be featured at the 21st Philippine Travel Mart on September 3 to 5 at the SM Megatrade Halls, as part of the Biyahe Exchange Program, a one-on-one business meeting between corporate buyers and travel sellers where travel adventures, trips, and tours are offered to companies for corporate outings and company incentives.

bisayadako

August 14th, 2010, 11:02 AM

^^Tsada ang mga video bai :okay: Maayo naa pay option aside from youtube.

@boju2, lagi bai. bag-o lang ni nako nakita...Archive.org is a non-profit organization and will be giving Youtube run for its money....daghan pa gyud option sa format...e.g. mpeg4, ogv, flv, and the original format mpeg2....and you can specify the license of your video....

michael_ray

August 14th, 2010, 07:43 PM

burotski

August 15th, 2010, 08:57 AM

michael_ray

August 15th, 2010, 09:03 AM

Oops, thanks for reminding me doc.

dark_knight_detectve

August 15th, 2010, 02:27 PM

http://62.0.5.133/pio.philippinebowling.org/images/chowking.jpg

Chowking Limketkai Mall
Chowking Gaisano Mall
Chowking SM City
Chowking Divisoria
Chowking Velez
Chowking Gusa

Soon...
Chowking Gateway Tower

Chowking Cogon

so i guess its safe to say that there will be eight Chowking stores in less than a month or two.

jaysan81286

August 15th, 2010, 04:20 PM

http://62.0.5.133/pio.philippinebowling.org/images/chowking.jpg

Chowking Limketkai Mall
Chowking Gaisano Mall
Chowking SM City
Chowking Divisoria
Chowking Velez
Chowking Gusa

Soon...
Chowking Gateway Tower

Company Owned

Chowking Divisoria
Chowking SM City CDO

Franchised

Chowking Limketkai
Chowking Gaisano City Mall CDO
Chowking Velez
Chowking Gusa
Chowking Gateway Tower

Unsure

Chowking Cogon (Kiosk) murag company owned man siguro

michael_ray

August 15th, 2010, 05:02 PM

adeuksom

August 16th, 2010, 03:03 PM

CdeO emerging as a top tourist-business destination
Posted on August 16, 2010 by damarre

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Cagayan de Oro has been cited lately as among the perfect destinations where travelers can mix business with pleasure, relaxation and adventure. Specifically, Region 10′s economic center was chosen not only as gateway to northern part of Mindanao but also due to its city-based adventure activities.

The city’s whitewater rafting adventures, and other outdoor activities are just a few mnutes from the city proper. Basically it’s where business and pleasure mix.

“These places are perfect for corporate travelers and holidaymakers,” says Cesar Cruz, Philippine Tourism Authority president. “Each place has something unique to offer, and we’re hoping that more and more people understand the fact that the Philippines has what it takes to be one of the world’s premier travel destinations.”

Aside from Cagayan de Oro, also named emerging destinations are: Laoag and Dagupan (Region I), for their heritage sites, and beaches; La Trinidad Valley Cordillera Administration Region (CAR), for its magnificent strawberry fields, vegetable terraces and cut flower industry; Zambales (Region III), a multifaceted destination for beach holidays, mango agri-tourism and sports adventure activities; San Juan, Batangas (Region IV-A) can easily boast endless beautiful beaches and stylized type of resorts; Marinduque (Region IV-B) with its world class resort and rich cultural traditions; Sorsogon of Bicol (Region V) which is synonymous to eco-tourism activities like whale interaction and firefly tour.

In Visayas: Silay City in Negros Occidental (Region VI), for its preserved ancestral houses, rich culinary heritage and newly constructed world class airport; Danao in Bohol (Region VII), the new eco-adventure mecca complemented by nearby white sand beaches and the nature’s wonders of the Chocolate Hills and tarsier; the island destinations of Northern Samar (Region VIII) with its pristine beach areas, rich flora and fauna and iconic natural land formation.

Down south: The Island Garden City of Samal (Region XI), for its paradise-like coves and beaches, eco-adventure sites and activities; Butuan City (Region XIII) of Caraga is historical mecca of the Philippines with good access to Agusan marshlands and surfing capital of Siargao; Sarangani (Region XII) can always pull a surprise with its beautiful coastlines, diverse cultural heritage and aqua tourism activities; Dapitan City (Region IX) of Zamboanga del Sur, holds one of the historical treasures of Dr. Jose Rizal, complemented by its rustic surroundings and thriving aqua culture industry.

The criteria used by the Department of Tourism and PHILTOA for choosing the Top Emerging Business Destinations are: good accessibility, communication network , availability of meeting facilities and standard accommodations.

The destinations will be featured at the 21st Philippine Travel Mart on September 3 to 5 at the SM Megatrade Halls, as part of the Biyahe Exchange Program, a one-on-one business meeting between corporate buyers and travel sellers where travel adventures, trips, and tours are offered to companies for corporate outings and company incentives.

bisayadako

August 17th, 2010, 06:38 AM

Finally!..someone got an excellent idea about the Northern Mindanao and South-central Visayas area. And I think ONLY Paras Supercat is servicing this area (Bohol, Camiguin, CDO vice versa)....and their 12-day cost is peanuts to overseas tourist...I'd like to see local travel company to create similar itinerary like this...

source: http://www.awareadventures.com.au/adventures.html

12 DAY VISAYAN ADVENTURE

The Philippines is famous for its amazing islands and for having the happiest people in the world. It is less well known for its adrenaline inducing Adventure Tourism. It has a lot to offer and in our exhilarating 12 day tour we cover the best of the best in a way that won’t leave you exhausted but instead revived, energised and on a natural high.

Day One: After personal introductions and trip briefing we head from our seaside accommodation on Mactan Island to the mountains of Cebu to get some quality training in ropes and rappelling/abseiling. We will use these skills many times throughout the trip so want you to be competent and comfortable.

http://www.awareadventures.com.au/images/philippines_map_visayas600.jpg
Philippines map

Day Two
This is a water day! We spend the day island hopping on a traditional banca to a nearby island before getting some skills in kayaking to allow easy exploration of other nearby islands and a great bird sanctuary. Snorkeling is also quite good here.

Day Three and Four: Catch an early ferry to Bohol and continue on to adventure capital, Danao. The Suislide, Plunge, and Abseiling are the more adrenaline-based activities and the River climbing, Kayaking, and Root Climbing are great too. Caving is also an excellent option at night for the brave and young at heart!

The next day is more laid back and will give you a chance to do any of the activities missed out on such as the Organic Farm tour or the Village tour. An early morning Historical trek is also on offer and is a great way to start the day.

Day Five: Travel to the centre of the Chocolate Hills and then jump on a Mountain Bike to really experience the beauty of the area and get the blood pumping. We ride mostly downhill through some spectacular jungle, villages and rice paddies. We have a late lunch at an invigorating waterfall before proceeding to Nuts Huts for a few nights.

Day Six: Today is a rest day. Nuts Huts is on the Loboc river so there is swimming, trekking, caving or just plain relaxing. There is an excellent sauna/massage combo that they do here that we recommend you do. Please note all activities on this day are at your own expense. Frankly I love to just get a massage and eat and sleep on this day. The food there is outstanding!

Day Seven: An early morning trip to the Tarsier sanctuary will be made before we head to a ferry to go to Camiguin the island of fire! There are more volcanoes here per sqare kilometre than anywhere else in the world. Hot springs are the go for when we arrive in the late afternoon.

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Camiguin Island Panarama

Day Eight: We will either climb the majestic Hibok Hibok Volcano at 1,320 meters above sea level, or go trekking, canyoning, rappelling, and climbing. The activity we choose to do will depend on a range of factors. Camiguin truly is an amazing place. I asked my wife to marry me there on that little white island you can see above.

Day Nine: Rest day! If you like you can visit the white island I proposed to Melissa on or maybe hire a motorbike and zoom around the island (its not that big). We know heaps of things to do or maybe just get a massage and relax on the black sand beach. Any activities today are at own expense.

Day Ten: We leave Camiguin to head to Cagayan De Oro. On the way we visit another adventure park with "Asia's Longest Zip-line" before arriving at 'The Ranch'. If you're up for more zip-lining or rappelling you can do that here or you can settle in for a very pleasant few nights at this fantastic, secluded nature park.

Day Eleven: Canyoneering is today’s challenge! An action packed river trek with slides, jumps, climbs, swimming and rappelling. This activity is outstanding! After all the action we have a well earned barbecue lunch before discovering some more amazing waterfalls and secluded places in this huge nature park. You will feel truly blessed to be allowed a glimpse into this environment.

Day Twelve: We saved the best till last! Today we get to feel the rush of White Water Rafting . In the morning we do a 3 hr run with 14 rapids and then after lunch we tackle the heart pumping advanced rapids. This day is a true highlight of the trip and will leave you on a huge natural high.

Tonight we catch an overnight ferry back to Cebu which arrives at 5am and that is when the tour concludes.

Day Thirteen:
We arrive at the ferry terminal at around 5am in the morning and that is the end of our trip. Then of course we will help you to the airport or elsewhere.

Paalam until our next big adventure!

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2010, 03:54 PM

repost

Soon to open in Cagayan de Oro

SM save more - Olde Golden Bell Building
Lacoste - Limketkai West Concourse (high end shops)

Linguine

August 18th, 2010, 10:39 AM

national guard

August 18th, 2010, 01:50 PM

^^ Wait 'til you see kung ilan ang Jollibee branches sa CdeO.:lol:

CGYanon

August 18th, 2010, 02:54 PM

^^its pretty normal for next wave cities to have a bunch of these branches not just CDO. sana, masanay na kayo dyan - really, its no biggie! :)

nicko

August 18th, 2010, 04:19 PM

THE 2010 SILLIMAN CONCERT BAND, SILLIMAN JAZZ BAND & SILLIMAN KAHAYAG DANCE TROUPE MINDANAO TOUR:

BUTUAN CITY December 5
STO. TOMAS December 6
DAVAO CITY December 7
DIGOS CITY December 9
KIDAPAWAN December 10
VALENCIA BUKIDNON December 11
CAGAYAN DE ORO December 13

xlt

August 18th, 2010, 11:07 PM

The traffic in the city is terrible. A lot of drivers do not have regard of traffic rules. Divisoria is unsightly with those clothing stalls. How I wish CdO can be tourist magnet, but the way it looks right now, it gives you an impression of a city that is so 3rd world.

How Not to Promote CdeO
Monday, August 9, 2010

THE countdown is on leading to August 28, St. Augustine's Day. It's fiesta time in the city. Time for fun and games, beauty contests and fun-runs, says Promote CdeO Foundation gamely.

But for many, it's more like: Time to distract people from their misery, from frustration and aggravation, or more pointedly, Time to sweep the dirt under the rug. Poor planning aggravated by poor implementation are making our streets unsafe and anti-people.

Traffic is a mess. No relief in sight. Streets and sidewalks are clogged, squatting prevails. Even our precious parks aren't spared, just look at the ghastly sight of 'ukay-ukay' tents right in the middle of the Divisoria.

Much garbage is uncollected. Crime is on the rise, drugs on sale. All the people see are the usual cops-and-robber games. All they hear are the usual sounds of bravado from City Hall; but no coherent program of government.

Look at the environment. Waterways and coastal areas are health hazards. Recurrent floods seem taken for granted. Drainage canals are clogged; green with contamination and filth. The seven rivers are treated like sewers. Who at City Hall and the barangay halls give a bother? If epidemics strike, it's panic management time.

Promote CdeO aims to attract visitors and tourists. Does anyone check public comfort rooms? Apart from the ones in malls and star-rated hotels, eateries and markets defy civilized standards of sanitation, hygiene, and maintenance.

Who checks kitchens and shabby cooks and food handlers? Is no one disgusted, no one compelled to act on reckless endangerment to public health? How does one reconcile this unconcern with the idea of a First Class City?

A city's appearance and behavior reflects the standard, efficiency, and sense of duty of its leaders and citizens. But it's the leaders who set the standard.

They should know that no gimmick or extravaganza can mask ugly reality. All Promote CdeO Foundation can do is a cosmetic job, like putting a layer of makeup on a scabrous, unwashed face.

What the mayor needs to do is activate the City Development Council as provided by law and have it perform its function of comprehensive planning and overseeing the plan, while pushing the other departments, especially the City Health Office, to do their job.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 9, 2010.
:ohno:

boju2

August 19th, 2010, 02:06 AM

jaysan81286

August 19th, 2010, 02:53 AM

Nagbabalik!

Greenwich Divisoria
Location: RN Abejuela St., (Below Will's Bar, former HBC Space)

jaysan81286

August 19th, 2010, 02:56 AM

Correct jud! Unsa mani si Mayor Emano uY! Gi tolerate na niyang ukay-ukayan sa tu-nga tu-nga sa Divisoria... My God! I hope mawala na siya after sa fiesta season

bisayadako

August 19th, 2010, 05:04 AM

xlt

August 19th, 2010, 02:01 PM

@Boju, okay lang. Just lurking. I am in CdO right now for a business trip. I was in Mambuaya yesterday, and observed that the whitewater rafting site has been improved. The city has put in place a concrete launching deck/pad complete with stairs to the river. The river is swollen right now. Yesterday, the rain was pouring.

I hope that the plan to overhaul city's traffic system will push thru within this term (three years) to minimize the traffic situation if cannot be eradicated :) http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/city-plans-overhaul-traffic-system

Btw sir XLT musta? long time no visit here :)

boju2

August 19th, 2010, 03:02 PM

I think Emano is trying to please the voting MASA because he is most likely running for his 2nd term.

na molitika na nga layo pa gani ang sunod nga elekyon....:)

hadlok na si Emano nga dili na siya makabalik for 2nd term kay ang vote difference was less than 3000. Klarex Uy was NOT a good candidate pero hapit pelde si Emano...:)

I think Emano should put it in his mind that people of CDO are not as naive as before... putting back disorganized markets like that and personally signing contract renewal sa mga casual sa City Hall is NOT gonna put him back for the 2nd Term....unless ang opponent is like Karex Uy again. :)

:ohno: If Rufus will try next election for mayoralty post, most likely he will win hehe ang layo pa pulitika na pinag usapan

@Boju, okay lang. Just lurking. I am in CdO right now for a business trip. I was in Mambuaya yesterday, and observed that the whitewater rafting site has been improved. The city has put in place a concrete launching deck/pad complete with stairs to the river. The river is swollen right now. Yesterday, the rain was pouring.

Wow, nakauli ka na diay gikan Canada sir... sege sir maayong pamyesta ug good luck sa business trip mo. :cheers:

michael_ray

August 19th, 2010, 09:45 PM

^^ Wait 'til you see kung ilan ang Jollibee branches sa CdeO.:lol:

Well, here it is.... Hehe

http://62.0.5.135/deuts.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/jollibee-logo.jpg

1. Jollibee Limketkai Mall
2. Jollibee SM City
3. Jollibee Gaisano Mall
4. Jollibee Gaisano City
5. Jollibee Divisoria
6. Jollibee Xavier
7. Jollibee Lourdes
8. Jollibee Vamenta
9. Jollibee Bulua
10. Jollibee Kauswagan with drive thru
11. Jollibee Puerto with drive thru
12. Jollibee Cogon
13. Jollibee Cybergate Mall
14. Jollibee Gateway Tower with drive thru

sonofignatius

August 20th, 2010, 12:42 AM

maayong buntag cagayan de oro!
just arrived at the XU campus (where a Jollibee store stands across its main gate). great to be back. :banana:

national guard

August 20th, 2010, 12:45 AM

Well, here it is.... Hehe

http://62.0.5.135/deuts.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/jollibee-logo.jpg

1. Jollibee Limketkai Mall
2. Jollibee SM City
3. Jollibee Gaisano Mall
4. Jollibee Gaisano City
5. Jollibee Divisoria
6. Jollibee Xavier
7. Jollibee Lourdes
8. Jollibee Vamenta
9. Jollibee Bulua
10. Jollibee Kauswagan with drive thru
11. Jollibee Puerto with drive thru
12. Jollibee Cogon
13. Jollibee Cybergate Mall
14. Jollibee Gateway Tower with drive thru

Daghan!:lol: Thanks Mike!:)

michael_ray

August 20th, 2010, 11:21 AM

Daghan!:lol: Thanks Mike!:)

No problem, basta ikaw! My pleasure. :)

boju2

August 20th, 2010, 01:38 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Alegria Hills update (http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/project-watch-alegria-hills-clubhouse-update/)
Posted on August 18, 2010 by damarre

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/9195824540.jpg

Ayala Land’s first subdivision development in Mindanao is slowly completing its major facilities. The Alegria Hills Clubhouse is almost finished. As shown above, the admin building, social hall, function rooms, the main clubhouse and perimeter landscaping are all in the final stages of construction. I think at the end of this week, the facility may be ready for inauguration. [photo from Cebu Realty]

Also, Blocks 1, 5 and 8 of Phase 1 are all sold out. Only 2 lots are left available for Block 9. More lots are available for Blocks 2, 3 and 6. The clubhouse is shown south of the residential lots but on higher ground.

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/cdo_map-copy1.jpg?w=468&h=337

KaTRIBU

August 20th, 2010, 01:55 PM

boju2

August 20th, 2010, 02:04 PM

^^Ang Gaisano City mao man ang lumang Gaisano. Dili man na siya mall. Ang mall kanang bag-o tapad sa church. Nagsumpay man sila thru bridge mao nang gitawag na kini ug Gaisano CityMall.

KaTRIBU

August 20th, 2010, 02:09 PM

^^Ang Gaisano City mao man ang lumang Gaisano. Dili man na siya mall. Ang mall kanang bag-o tapad sa church. Nagsumpay man sila thru bridge mao nang gitawag na kini ug Gaisano CityMall.

Ahh.. sus intawun karon pa gyud ko kabalo ana ba.. salamat bai..:)

adeuksom

August 20th, 2010, 02:18 PM

pang-15th pa unta to sa Jollibee Ororama megacenter..unsaon taman sunog..unsa na kaha balita sa mega?

Daku na sad na chance mabutangan ug jollibee sa agora esp pagkahuman sa market city and the coming gaisano bulua (mall?)..

mottymot_007

August 20th, 2010, 04:30 PM

Primavera floor plans and scale model

Pics from FrancisXavier

scale model
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/scalemodelview.jpg

scale model top view
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/scalemodeltopview-1.jpg

scale model top view
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/scalemodeltopview.jpg

scale model front and back view
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/scalemodelfrontandbackview-1.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/scalemodelfrontandbackview.jpg

11th floor plan - laundry cage
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/11thflrlaundrycage.jpg

10floor plan
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/residential10thflr.jpg

9th floor plan
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/residential9thflr.jpg

8th
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7th
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6th
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/residential6thflr.jpg

5th
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/residential5thflr.jpg

4th
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/residential4thflr.jpg

3rd
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/residential3rdflr.jpg

2nd
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/officespace2ndflr.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/floorplanperspective12BR.jpg

commercial groundfloor
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/commercialgrondflr.jpg

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

mottymot_007

August 20th, 2010, 04:50 PM

Dreamer's

August 20th, 2010, 11:02 PM

Oro, HUDCC tie up for housing project

CAGAYAN de Oro City Government is tying up with the committee on Housing and Urban Development Coordination Council (HUDCC) headed by Vice President Jejomar Binay to develop an affordable and decent socialized housing project in the city.

The housing project would reportedly have a monthly amortization of only P340.

Updates on President Benigno Aquino III's presidency

Councilor Alexander Dacer, chair of the City Council committee on urban poor, said Cagayan de Oro City is very fortunate to be chosen as the first beneficiary of Binay's project.

"Vice President Binay personally called Mayor Vicente Emano of the good news as he will allocate millions of pesos to fund his first low-cost housing project in the city," Dacer said.

As counterpart, the city will buy a 50-hectare vacant lot somewhere in Barangay Calaanan, Indahag or Balubal.

Dacer said the beneficiaries of the housing project are those living in crowded shanties, alleys and sidewalks, creeks and rivers banks, and even those who live near the sea.

He said in every unit, they will allocate about 50 to 70 square meters for a typical housing unit equipped with complete drainage system and basic amenities.

"We will identify the number of beneficiaries the soonest as ordered by Mayor Emano, so he will fly to Manila and personally present to Vice President Binay the polished socialized housing project," Dacer said.

He emphasized that a proper screening will follow to identify those beneficiaries who deserve to benefit the housing project. (Nicole J. Managbanag) :cheers:

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 21, 2010.

sonofignatius

August 21st, 2010, 02:41 AM

maayong buntag! greetings from the XU football field where a big battle among booters is about to ensue! :cheers:

last night's dinner with friends at CENTRO:

ima's lechon kawali
spicy pasta with shrimps
salad (greens with apple and walnuts in honey lemon sauce! pagkalami)
hainanese fish fillet
baby back ribs

very good dinner for a very friendly price.
we were given a freebie: free massage at Coresco.

boju2

August 21st, 2010, 02:51 AM

Top View
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/mottymot_007/scalemodeltopview-1.jpg

Wow. solar panel :okay::okay::okay:

sonofignatius

August 21st, 2010, 02:53 AM

I hope that the plan to overhaul city's traffic system will push thru within this term (three years) to minimize the traffic situation if cannot be eradicated :) http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/city-plans-overhaul-traffic-system

Btw sir XLT musta? long time no visit here :)

Correct jud! Unsa mani si Mayor Emano uY! Gi tolerate na niyang ukay-ukayan sa tu-nga tu-nga sa Divisoria... My God! I hope mawala na siya after sa fiesta season

i consider CDO my second home. but the traffic and other things that give the city a chaotic character is indeed a concern.

it's the impression one gets when leaving CENTRO restaurant, for example (after last night's dinner there). good, relaxed ambiance inside but the street outside is just the opposite - murag naghalo-galo ang tanan.

but otherwise everything in CDO is very good- friendly people, many good restaurants, fresh seafood, good schools like XU, amenities of city life but also a felt, welcome presence of things provincial, very affordable living standard.

and yes, many taxi drivers who still give you even a P5-change! :cheers:

oro plata mata

August 21st, 2010, 05:19 AM

i think its moreno - emano for mayor in 2013. it will be a tough one for dongkoy. kudos to moreno . lara park is one that we could be proud of. dv soria and traffic represent the stinking administration of pokwang.

oro plata mata

August 21st, 2010, 05:34 AM

most of the drivers here in cdo are barbarians, to follow the traffic rules is the last thing they would do while on wheels. unfortunately for us, the politically employed traffic men are mere scarecrows standing in the street corners.

FrancisXavier

August 21st, 2010, 11:31 AM

thanks for posting, Tom.. :okay:

Linguine

August 21st, 2010, 03:08 PM

Hotel Guide

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/cdo-guide-hotels/

Below is a list of Department of Tourism Accredited Hotels and Resorts in Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental.

First Class Hotels

1.HOTEL KORESCO – Pueblo De Oro Golf Estates, Lumbia
◦Rooms: 74
◦Contact: 859-2294/859-2299
◦Manager: Sook Koo Ko
◦Website: www.hotelkoresco.com

2.PRYCE PLAZA – Upper Carmen
◦Rooms: 81
◦Contact: 722791-93; 726687 (fax)
◦Manager: Concordio J. Cagampang
◦Website: www.pryceplaza-cagayandeoro.com [NEW]; www.pryceplaza.ph [OLD]

Standard Class Hotels

1.DE LUXE HOTEL – Capt. V. Roa St., Cogon
◦Rooms: 52
◦Contact: 724548
◦Manager: Jerry Limbonhai
◦Website: www.deluxehotelcdo.com

2.DISCOVERY HOTEL – Florentino Street (near Robinsons)
◦Rooms: 39
◦Contact: 725837; 727320; 856-8896; 727814 (fax)
◦Manager:

3.DYNASTY COURT HOTEL – Tiano Bros. cor. Archbishop Hayes St.
◦Rooms: 96
◦Contact: 724516
◦Manager: Nelia Lee
◦Website: www.philcom.ph/dynasty

4.GRAND CITY HOTEL – Don Apolinar Velez St.
◦Rooms: 47
◦Contact: 857-1900
◦Manager: Dominador Rañeses
◦Website: www.grandnatures.com

5.MAXANDREA HOTEL – JR Borja St.
◦Rooms: 47
◦Contact: 857-4129
◦Manager: Andrea Manzano
◦Website: www.maxandrea.com

6.HARBOR LIGHTS HOTEL – Old Road, Gusa
◦Rooms: 31
◦Contact: 726022
◦Manager: Hernando Emano
◦Website: www.freewebs.com/harborlightshotel

7.MALLBERRY SUITES – Florentino St. (beside Robinsons)
◦Rooms: 120
◦Contact: 854-9999
◦Manager: Stella Ramos
◦Wesbite: www.mallberrysuites.com

8.PHILTOWN HOTEL – Macahambus St.
◦Rooms: 49
◦Contact: 726295; 723089; 723119; 8564402; 8561813; 723104 (fax)
◦Manager: Winelita R. Pamatong
◦Website: www.philtownhotel.com

9.RIDGEVIEW CHALETS – Xavier Estates, Masterson Ave.
◦Rooms: 32
◦Manager: Robertino E. Pizarro
◦Contact: (088) 8587946; 8587930; 8588944; 8588941 to 42; Fax- 8588939; 8587929
◦Website: www.xavierclub.com.ph

10.SOUTHWINDS HOTEL – Capt. Vicente Roa Extension
◦Rooms: 31
◦Contact: 08822) 727623/724803
◦Manager: Eduardo Agudo

11.THE VIP HOTEL – Don Apolinar Velez St.
◦Rooms: 79
◦Contact: 726080; 726441 (fax)
◦Manager: Eileen E. San Juan
◦Website: www.theviphotel.com.ph

Class “AA” Resorts

1.APPLE TREE RESORT – Opol, Misamis Oriental
◦Rooms: 37
◦Contact: 735411; 754525
◦Manager: Lilibeth Cunanan
◦Website: http://appletreeresortcdo.com

2.CHA-LI BEACH HOTEL – Cugman
◦Rooms: 42
◦Contact: 732929
◦Manager: Alexis Chaves
◦Website: www.chalibeach.com

3.MARCO HOTEL – Alwana Business Park, Cugman
◦Rooms: 60
◦Contact: (08822) 732182/732542/732543/(088) 855-2201 to 03 ; Fax (088) 855-2198
◦Manager: Alvin Lim

4.MANTANGALE ALIBUAG DIVE RESORT – Balingoan, Misamis Oriental
◦Rooms: 20
◦Contact: 722591; 856-2324
◦Manager: Daniel O. Uy
◦Website: www.mantangale.com

Class “A” Resort

1.DUKA BAY RESORT - Medina, Misamis Oriental
◦Rooms: 40
◦Contact: 331-2288
◦Manager: Eduardo F. Pelaez
◦Website: www.dukabay.com

Special Interest Resort Class

1.GARDENS OF MALASAG ECO-TOURISM RESORT – Cugman
◦Rooms: 24
◦Contact: 855-6183
◦Manager: Robert Dean Barbers
◦Website: www.philtourism.com/ecom_desc.html

Economy Class Hotels

1.CAGAYAN PARK VIEW HOTEL – Tirso Neri St.
◦Rooms: 63
◦Contact: 088) 857-1197,(08822) 726656/728551

2.CAGAYAN RIVER VIEW INN – Vamenta Blvd., Carmen
◦Rooms: 21
◦Contact: 729039, 8584245-47
◦Website: http://cdo.philcom.ph/river

3.HOTEL RAMON – Burgos cor. Tirso Neri St.
◦Rooms: 48
◦Contact: 088) 857-4804 ; (08822) 724738/727608; 722578 (fax)

Tourist Inn Class

1.BONAIR INN – Osmeña St.
◦Rooms: 36
◦Contact: (08822) 722471; (088) 857-3732

2.NATURE’S PENSIONNE – Don Toribio Chavez St.
◦Rooms: 26
◦Contact: 723718, 8572274
◦Website: www.grandnatures.com

3.PEARLMONT INN – Limketkai Drive
◦Rooms: 116
◦Contact: 729455, 729111, 727477, 8562653, 8562655, 728913 (fax)
◦Website: www.pearlmontinn.com

Below are non-accredited hotels, inns and lodging houses but are highly recommended for tourists, transients and other visitors.

Hotels

1.COUNTRY VILLAGE HOTEL – Villarin St., Carmen, CDO
◦Rooms: 52
◦Contact: (088) 858-3004,(08822) 712201

2.DEMIREN HOTEL – Tiano Bros. St., CDO
◦Contact: (08822) 727391/728391 ; Fax (08822) 728392

3.GV HOTEL – Corrales Extension, CDO (beside Capitol Univ.)
◦Rooms: 102
◦Contact: (088) 323-1524
◦Website: www.gvhotelgroup.com

4.HOTEL CONCHITA – Guillermo cor. Yacapin Ext. Sts. CDO
◦Website: www.hotelconchita.com

5.The Marigold Hotel – A. Velez St. (beside Land Bank)
◦Rooms: 37
◦Contact: (088) 856-2047/856-4320/852-1104

Inns, Lodging & Pension Houses

1.Caayupan-Roa Pension House – Zone 2, Patag

2.Casa Azucena – Marfori Cpd., Pabayo cor. Gaerlan Sts.

3.CASA CRYSTALLA – Pabayo cor. Toribio Chavez Sts.
◦Contact: (8822) 72-6600; 72-2465 ; (088) 856-1704; 231-4413 ; Fax (08822) 72-2480
◦Email: ccrystalla@yahoo.com

4.Casa Isabella – Pabayo cor. Cruz Taal Sts. [NEW]
◦Contact: (088) 856-4065 ; 852-4139 ; 310-0309.
◦Email: hotelisabella@@yahoo.com

5.Casa Luciana Guest House – Mabulay Subd.

6.D’BUDGETEL – Corrales Extension (near Capitol U)
◦Contact: (088) 856-4200; 856-4300; 856-6820
◦Email: info@budgetel.ph
◦Website: http://budgetelcdo.brinkster.net

7.DDD Habitat – Seriña St. cor. Vamenta Blvd., Carmen
◦Rooms: 11
◦Contact: (088) 858-5101

8.D’Morvie Suites – Yacapin St. (fronting Mindy’s) [NEW]
◦Contact: (088) 856-9080

9.Dream World Pensionne – Corrales Extension [NEW]
◦Rooms: 15
◦Contact: (088) 856-8899

10.El Reva Suites – Corrales Extension [NEW]
◦Rooms: 14
◦Contact: (088) 856-6680

11.EXECUTIVE PENSION – Mabini St.
◦Contact: (088) 856-4360

12.Fems Pension – Aguinaldo St. [CLOSED FOR RENOVATION]

13.Fort Santiago Pensionne – 2nd-19th Sts., Nazareth

14.Gardenia Guesthouse – Biasong Tambo Road, Macasandig
◦Rooms: 35 rooms
◦Contact: (08822) 729822

15.Golden Pension House – Golden Glow North, Pueblo de Oro, Upper Carmen
◦Website: www.goldenpensionhouse.com

16.Goodnews Travellers Inn – Capt. V. Roa St., Cogon (near Fire Station)
◦Contact: (088) 857-2338/(08822) 728244 to 48 ; Fax (08822) 728255

17.Grace Residence Hall – 11th and 30th St., Nazareth

18.Green Roof Inn – Serina St., Carmen (fronting Madonna Hospital)
◦Contact: 088) 858-4759

19.Hosanna Christian Lodging House – Abellanosa cor. Vega Sts.

20.Ivory Pension House – 259 Osmeña St., Cogon (near Mallberry)
◦Website: www.freewebs.com/ivorypension

21.Josh Lodge – Capt. Vicente Roa St. (near Ace de Oro) [NEW]

22.King Lawrence Inn – Capistrano St. (near Norkis)

23.Kingston Lodge – Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen
◦Website: www.kingstonlodge-cagayandeoro.com

24.Kyross Inn – Mabini St.
◦Contact: (8822) 728832

25.LA MAR INN – JR Borja cor. A. Velez Sts.
◦Website: www.lamarinn.com.ph

26.Lotus Inn – Roxas St. (beside Axis Gym)
◦Rooms: 28
◦Contact: 08822) 723405/724856/726117

27.MASS-SPECC HOSTEL – Tiano Bros. St.
◦Contact: (088) 856-2340/(08822) 728145

28.Mega Pension House – Megahomes, Macasandig

29.MIAMI INN – Vamenta Blvd, Carmen
◦Website: www.miami-inncdo.com

30.NEW DAWN PENSIONNE – A. Velez-Macahambus St.
◦Website: www.grandnatures.com

31.Oro Capital Inn – Lapasan Highway (beside Chowking Gusa)
◦Rooms: 17
◦Contact: 08822) 726541/(088) 855-1247
◦Email: orocapitalinn@yahoo.com ; orocapitalinn@gmail.com

32.Palace Lodge – Capistrano cor. Pacana Sts.

33.Palace Lodge – Hayes St. [fronting Trendline] [NEW]
◦Rooms: 50

34.RED PALM INN – Capistrano St.
◦Rooms: 27
◦Contact: 08822) 721197,(088) 856-2671; Fax (088) 856-2671
◦Email: axle_inc@yahoo.com ; redpalm_inn07@yahoo.com.ph

35.Rising Pension House – 17th-1st Sts., Nazareth [NEW]

36.SIR GEORGE PENSION HOUSE – Pabayo cor. Gaerlan Sts.
◦Rooms: 21
◦Contact: (088) 856-1990/856-4555/856-4447
◦Email: ityol2uk@hotmail.com
◦Website: www.companylisting.co.cc/2010/03/sir-george-pension-house.html

37.St. Nicholas Traveller’s Inn – Hayes cor. Lt. Guillermo Sts., Cogon
◦Rooms: 16
◦Contact: (088) 858-8943/857-1592

38.STONESTOWN SUITES – Masterson Ave.
◦Website: http://stonestownsuites.com

39.Sunshine Christian Guesthouse – Mabulay Subd.

40.THE MALASAG HOUSE – Malasag, Cugman [+639175961453][info@themalasaghouse.com]
◦Website: www.themalasaghouse.com

41.TRAVELER’S POD – Gateway Bldg. Tower 1, Limketkai Complex [NEW]
◦Contact: (088) 851-8988
◦Email: thetravelerspod@gmail.com

42.Via Mare Dormitory & Lodge – T. Chavez St. (near Nature’s Pensionne)

43.Victoria Suites – Tirso Neri St. (near Amphitheater) [NEW]
◦Contact: (088) 309-2222/857-4447
◦Website: www.victoriasuitesonline.com

44.Vines Pension House – Aguinaldo St.
◦Rooms: 28
◦Contact: (08822) 724582,(088) 857-2158

45.Westin Tourist Inn – Seriña St., Carmen
◦Contact: 08822) 712887

46.Will’s Place – Jacutin Bldg., A. Velez St. [NEW]

47.WILLSHIRE INN – Aguinaldo St.
◦Rooms: 80
◦Contact: (08822) 720531/720762

48.YMCA Hostel – Julio Pacana St.
◦Contact: (088) 856-9624 ; Fax (08822) 726599

49.Yumi Pension House – Tomas Saco St. (near Gospel Church) [NEW]
◦Contact: 088) 857-1987
◦Website: www.companylisting.co.cc/2010/03/yumi-pension-house.html

Apartelles

1.Middleton Apartelle – Lirio St., Carmen
◦Website: www.pearlmontinn.com/middleton.html

2.Mountain Suites Business Apartelle – Kimwa Cpd., Tablon
◦Rooms: 27
◦Contact: 088) 855-1724/855-1725

Drive In Motels

1.City Lodge – Villarin St., Carmen

2.It’s High Time Drive-In Motel – Kauswagan Highway

3.Oro Rennaisance Inn – Kauswagan Highway

4.Queensland 7 – Kauswagan Highway

Resorts

1.BASAMANGGAS RESORT – Kimaya, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
◦Website: www.basamanggasresort.com

2.COCONUT BAY RESORT – Baloy, Tablon
◦Contact: (088) 855-2702/(0822) 733246; Fax (08822) 733062

3.MOUNTAIN PINES PLACE – Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
◦Contact: (088) 309 6477 or (088) 858-8566
◦Website: http://mountainpinesplace.com

4.Roan Beach Resort – Opol, Misamis Oriental

5.Villa Arcadia Resort – Calamcam, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental

6.Villagracia Beach Resort – Maandig Beach, Bonbon

Dormitories & Retreat Houses

1.Commission on Audit Dormitory – COA, Carmen

2.Covadongga Retreat House – Aluba, Macasandig

3.N & E Ladies Dormitory – Corrales Ave.-Chavez St.
◦Rooms: 29
◦Contact: (088) 855-1724/855-1725.

4.Santuario Retreat House – Lumbia

5.Sophia Residence Hall – Vamenta Blvd., Carmen (near Liceo)

6.St. Bridget Home – Yacapin cor. Corrales Ave. (ladies only)
◦Rooms: 28
◦Contact: 088) 310-0231

7.Three Sisters Dorm & Transient – Yacapin cor. Velez Sts. (fronting Mindy’s) [NEW]
◦Contact: (08822) 729085,(088) 856-2612

8.UCCP Dormitory – Abellanosa St.

9.Win Grace Dormitory and Transient – Corrales Ave. cor. Fernandez St. [NEW]

Others

1.Acuña Beach Resort – Baloy, Tablon
2.Agora Lodge – La Paz 1, Lapasan
3.Agora Lodge – Gaabucayan St.
4.Casa Valiesa – CM Recto Ave.
5.Catalina Inn – JR Borja St. (formerly Mantaring Inn)
◦Rooms: 29
◦Tel No.: (088) 727-260
6.Cubicles Inn – Vega St., Consolacion
7.De Oro Inn – Rizal cor. Cruz Taal Sts.
8.Gold City Lodge II – Tiano cor. Pacana Sts.
9.King William Inn – Cruz Taal cor. Burgos Sts.
◦Contact: (08822) 712888
10.Nica’s Lodge – CM Recto Ave.
11.Penthouse Lodge – Lt. Guillermo St., Cogon
12.Sandra’s Lodging House – Maandig Beach, Bonbon
13.Satellite Inn – Cruz Taal cor. Rizal Sts.

ACCOMMODATIONS SOON

1.Bonne Hotel – Kauswagan Highway (formerly SBC Party Venue) [U/C]

2.Nazareth Tourist Inn – 21st cor. 27th Sts., Nazareth [U/C]

3.Willshire Inn 2 – Mortola St. (fronting German Doctors) [U/C] – temp. stopped

4.Uptown Condotel – Masterson Ave. [U/C]

5.Metro Hotel – Capt. V. Roa cor. A. Luna Sts. [U/C]

6.De Oro Sagatech Hotel & Resort – Zone 7, Bulua (near LTO) [U/C]

7.Limketkai Hotel & Resort [U/C]

8.Unnamed Hotel (formerly Casa Ofelia) – Tiano cor. Kalambaguhan St. [U/C]

9.Unnamed Pensionne House (Dr. Ferdie Sarsaba) – CM Recto Ave., Lapasan [U/C]

10.Paseo del Rio Business Hotel & Convention Center [SOON

================

2,000 more or less hotel rooms in the city.

Wow, thanks for this list of accommodations in Cagayan, very useful for travellers.....:okay:.

michael_ray

August 21st, 2010, 06:45 PM

Correct jud! Unsa mani si Mayor Emano uY! Gi tolerate na niyang ukay-ukayan sa tu-nga tu-nga sa Divisoria... My God! I hope mawala na siya after sa fiesta season

Agree, looks cheap and dirty. Tsk tsk

cribs88

August 22nd, 2010, 04:41 AM

and soon to open Lapasan & Market city
Well, here it is.... Hehe

http://62.0.5.135/deuts.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/jollibee-logo.jpg

1. Jollibee Limketkai Mall
2. Jollibee SM City
3. Jollibee Gaisano Mall
4. Jollibee Gaisano City
5. Jollibee Divisoria
6. Jollibee Xavier
7. Jollibee Lourdes
8. Jollibee Vamenta
9. Jollibee Bulua
10. Jollibee Kauswagan with drive thru
11. Jollibee Puerto with drive thru
12. Jollibee Cogon
13. Jollibee Cybergate Mall
14. Jollibee Gateway Tower with drive thru

michael_ray

August 22nd, 2010, 04:49 AM

^^Where in Lapasan Kim?

sonofignatius

August 22nd, 2010, 09:17 AM

daghang salamat, cagayan de oro, for a relaxing weekend. just arrived in cebu accompanied by SLER's cardiac delights hehehe :lol:

btw, quoting http://www.ironman703phil.com/jacobs-rules-cobra-ironman-703:

Neil Catiil of Cagayan De Oro, who placed eighth overall, was the top Filipino finisher. In ninth place was Preddy Grant of Australia.

cheers, CDO MisOr, for bannering the national colors in the CamSur IronMan 2010. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Linguine

August 22nd, 2010, 05:16 PM

Condotel construction seen to lure investors to CDO
Written by Bong D. Fabe / Correspondent
Sunday, 22 August 2010 10:16
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—A newly-established real-estate company here has embarked on a scheme to lure investors to the city.

Through a “condotel,” prospective investors not only can own a “unit,” but can also earn at the same time, said Erwin L. Pepino, corporate secretary and vice-president for public relations of Plumbline Development Corp., which was established by a consortium of Hawaiian-Filipino business people.

Pepino said the condotel is a new business concept in the city. It allows for the combination of a condominium with a hotel lifestyle while affording the luxury of a full-service hotel with a concept of ownership of commercial condominium units.

Plumbline is now nearing the construction of the first-ever condotel here, named Uptown Condotel, a 3-story, 48-unit residential building at the Xavier Estates in Upper Balulang.

Pepino said the building will open in December and that “by January next year, we’ll start turning over the units to the buyers.”

Each buyer/investor can earn in three ways from the condotel concept, he said. First, by buying a unit during the pre-construction phase, the buyer can have the potential of earning exponential income due to price appreciation. Second, by having their unit rented out like regular hotel rooms, the owner can earn up to 15-percent per annum as return of investment. Third, by buying a unit at Uptown Condotel, the buyer is not just investing in a single unit, but is also buying into prime real-estate property since they will then become part owners of common areas within the vicinity of the building.

“We’re bringing in a cutting-edge business concept that would lure investors into the city,” he said.

Each buyer/investor will receive an equal sharing of profits or proceeds of rented units. This means the owners of un-rented units shall get the same amount with those whose units were rented out.

“Our aim is not just to provide a hotel-like home atmosphere to our investors, local and foreign, but also give them prime investment opportunities in Cagayan de Oro’s real-estate market,” he stressed.

Uptown Condotel is Plumbline’s first property development project, which is why the company is determined to make it the finest in the region.

Each unit has a floor area of 45 square meters, (sq.m) bigger than a suite in a hotel. Each buyer/investor will not need to apply for their own landline phone since the condotel has a 24-hour operator-assisted telephone service. It also has cable television and free Internet connectivity; and a 24-hour housekeeping (room service) on demand. It also provides a 15-sq.m. exclusive parking for each unit.

All units will have kitchen facilities and will have bathtubs for each unit’s toilet and bath.

source (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=340:condotel-construction-seen-to-lure-investors-to-cdo&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71)

cyrusal

August 22nd, 2010, 06:20 PM

^^ I've expected nonoy (last years top) to be the top filipino finisher.. this guy winning from CdeO is soooo good to hear!!

boju2

August 23rd, 2010, 01:58 PM

The “giant fish” tale of Cagayan de Oro (http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/the-giant-fish-tale-of-cagayan-de-oro/#comment-1041)
Posted on August 23, 2010 by damarre

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If you’re a native Cagayanon, you have probably heard of the “giant fish” tale along the Cagayan de Oro River. Some say it’s just a myth, a legend, a tale from the old age carried over the years. Based on the story, the giant fish even ate a priest from nearby St. Augustine Church.

But maybe only few locals know of an old tablet carved from stone depicting that “incident involving the priest and the giant fish”. Many years before, this tablet was located somewhere on the southwest concrete fence of what is now St. Joseph’s Garden of St. Augustine Church. Interestingly, this tablet (shown above) was transferred right at the back of the Archbishop’s Palace, away from the public view. A closer view of the tablet shown below clearly shows the hapless American priest being caught by the giant fish….Now, is this still a myth? The tablet is believed to be very old. Who would have made this and why would someone carve this “incident”?

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4834.jpg?w=468&h=351

http://i.ixnp.com/images/v6.40/t.gif

In modern times, there really exists a giant carp as shown below and is very common in Southeast Asia.

http://megafishes.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2-giant-carp-catlocarpio-siamensis.jpg

Still, this giant carp could be very much bigger in the older days which can easily gobble up anything the size of a man.

Now, this giant fish is often depicted in the floats during the annual fiesta.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/1981955786_d3ae9a5eda.jpg?v=0

http://www.philippinesdailyphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/yapb_cache/cagayan_de_oro_fiesta_august_28_29_2009.81j6poheba80ok484gcsw0sko.6ylu316ao144c8c4woosog48w.th.jpeg

boju2

August 23rd, 2010, 02:03 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Gov. Vicente de Lara Park Redevelopment updates (http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/project-watch-gov-vicente-de-lara-park-redevelopment-updates/)
Posted on August 23, 2010 by damarre

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4818.jpg?w=468&h=351

Redevelopment of Gov. Vicente de Lara Park (formerly MacArthur Park or simply Capitol Park) is nearing completion. Only a small portion on the north side facing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is left for further work.

This area here shown below is the only remaining section of the park which is still undergoing redevelopment. Construction materials are still onsite and work continues.

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4828.jpg?w=468&h=351

Other areas have been completed with walkable tiled pathways and beatifully landscaped gardens and benches….truly a park within a city.

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4827.jpg?w=468&h=351

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4826.jpg?w=468&h=351

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Photo below shows the heritage monument at the center of the park.

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4822.jpg?w=468&h=351

The park is now teeming with people from all walks of life….

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4821.jpg?w=468&h=351

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_4820.jpg?w=468&h=351

Filed under: construction, tourism | Tagged: Cagayan de Oro, Vicente de Lara Park

sonofignatius

August 23rd, 2010, 03:13 PM

bisayadako

August 24th, 2010, 02:10 AM

bisayadako

August 24th, 2010, 06:28 AM

Upstream of Ugyaban Bridge.

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bisayadako

August 25th, 2010, 01:47 AM

Some footage Upstream of Ugyaban Bridge. Put-in at Brgy. Tumpagon...

this is perfect for kayak playboating because there are plenty of boulders to eddy.

v/wiMyIiHzmDw

boju2

August 25th, 2010, 03:38 PM

Wow, nice rivers :okay:

Btw, please join guys in City of Golden Friendship Fan Pag (http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Golden-Friendship-Cagayan-de-Oro/129697580407249)e. Salamat.

donnex

August 26th, 2010, 02:39 AM

Local tourism still good, says Chan
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 20:16 Written by By JIGGER JERUSALEM Correspondent THE hostage crisis that ended bloody last Monday did not affect the influx of tourists here, the tourism department said yesterday.
According to Department of Tourism regional director for Northern Mindanao Catalino Chan III, his office has not received information that hotel reservations were cancelled.

Chan said the DOT is expecting more local and foreign tourist arrivals in time for the city fiesta this weekend.

"Our accredited hotels are still fully booked," Chan said.:cheers::cheers:

He said 75 to 80 percent of arrivals are domestic tourists while the rest are from the US, Australia, among others.

"We only expect a few visitors from Hong Kong to the city, so the ‘black' travel advisory issued by the Hong Kong government will only have a slight effect on local tourism," Chan told The Gold Star Daily yesterday.

In spite of that, Chan said he is hopeful that Hong Kong would lift the travel ban as it could have an effect on other tourists who are on their way to the country.

He said tourists who are staying now in Hong Kong may have second thoughts of coming to the country once they hear of the travel ban.

Chan said that hostage crisis situations happen around the world "but what happened in Manila city was an overkill".

Chan said he is glad Venus Raj, the country's representative to the recently held Ms. Universe pageant, was awarded the 4th runner-up. He said it somehow helped lighten the negative impression on the Philippines.

donnex

August 26th, 2010, 02:40 AM

cdoexplorer

August 26th, 2010, 09:24 AM

DISCOGRAPHY Events and Promotions will be holding a Tribal Beat Fiesta party on August 28, 2010 at the Bridge Grill Bar and Cafe (formerly Skypark Restobar) at the 2nd Level of Limketkai Center.

The event will feature the Philippine’s top performing disc jockey: DJ Elmer Dado, and the country’s premiere tribal group, Grupo Tribale, with DJ Matthew Carbonnel, the resident disc jockey of the newest and hottest super club, Club Icon in Manila.

More of Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Party 2010 (http://www.explorecdo.com/cagayan-de-oro-fiesta-party-2010/) here.

cdoexplorer

August 26th, 2010, 09:27 AM

Cagayan de Oro’s finest rock bands will be gathering on the 28th of August 2010 for a one-night only celebration at the Capitol Grounds Tennis Court, Velez Street in this city. The Unityfest 7 rock concert is an annual collaboration of CDO’s premiere local rock bands as part of the Kagay-an 2010 festival.
http://www.explorecdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/UNITYFEST-7-Small-300x280.jpg

Read more about Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Rock Concert 2010 (http://www.explorecdo.com/cagayan-de-oro-fiesta-rock-concert-2010/) here.

cdoexplorer

August 26th, 2010, 09:30 AM

Once again the city of Golden Friendship will be celebrating its annual fiesta celebration in honor of patron St. Augustine. The Kagay-an Festival 2010’s list of activities for August have already been rolled out in coordination with Promote CDO Foundation, Inc. and other partner organizations.

Read more about Cagayan de Oro Fiesta 2010 Schedule of Events (http://www.explorecdo.com/kagay-an-festival-2010-cagayan-de-oro-city-fiesta-events-schedule/) here.

RonnieR

August 27th, 2010, 06:59 AM

Hi guys, I'm going to CDO tomorrow....any street dancing? or related activities? This is my 2nd visit to the city but my first during a fiesta.

bisayadako

August 27th, 2010, 07:58 AM

Hi guys, I'm going to CDO tomorrow....any street dancing? or related activities? This is my 2nd visit to the city but my first during a fiesta.

source: http://www.explorecdo.com/kagay-an-festival-2010-cagayan-de-oro-city-fiesta-events-schedule/

4th GOLDEN FLOAT PARADE COMPETITION 2010

The Golden Float Parade Competition features different float entries from participating Companies, Government, Non-Government and Private Organizations, Schools, and Agencies. This will be held in the morning of August 28, 2010 along the city’s main streets. On its 4th year, the competition is being co-organized by the United Architects of the Philippines-CDO Gold Chapter. Each float depicts a themed design or drama recounting Cagayan de Oro’s growth and development, history, people or cultural or event. Cash prizes at stake are: 1st prize – P150,000; 2nd Prize – P100,000; 3rd Prize – 50,000.

HALAD SA LAMBAGOHAN

Is a significant event as it highlights the role of Cagayan de Oro River in the community. This will be held on August 28, 2010 which will be highlighted with two corollary events: the floating of lighted lanterns and a competition of stationary lanterns/flotillas which will be anchored along the banks of the Golden Mile fronting the City Hall. These activities aim to manifest our gratitude to the Almighty and our patron saint, St. Augustine for the life-giving river from which the dynamism of the City has evolved. It also intends to bring to the consciousness of the people of the City the importance of preserving the ecology of the river for future generations to enjoy. The anchored lanterns/flotilla competition will have two categories: the Corporate category and the Community based/Barangay category. Entries will be judged according to design and aesthetics. Winners of this competition will receive cash prizes, trophies, and certificates of participation. Cash prizes are: P20,000.00 for the Grand Prize; 15,000.00 for the 1st Runner Up; and 10,000.00 for the 2nd Runner Up. The event is co-organized by the Safer River Life Saver Foundation with the participation of Oro Association of Rafters (OARs), the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation, St. Augustine Parish and Association of Barangay Councils (ABC).

oro plata mata

August 27th, 2010, 08:03 AM

i thought the street dancing was already held this morning. i think you can have float parade in cdo streets and the lambaguhan festival in cdo river.

oro plata mata

August 27th, 2010, 08:05 AM

thnks bai bis hehe mas complete imuha info

bisayadako

August 27th, 2010, 08:07 AM

thnks bai bis hehe mas complete imuha info

no problems.

bisayadako

August 27th, 2010, 08:18 AM

...and on Sunday, 29 Aug 2010, do Whitewater kayaking :)....that makes my weekend complete :)

RonnieR

August 27th, 2010, 10:55 AM

source: http://www.explorecdo.com/kagay-an-festival-2010-cagayan-de-oro-city-fiesta-events-schedule/

4th GOLDEN FLOAT PARADE COMPETITION 2010

The Golden Float Parade Competition features different float entries from participating Companies, Government, Non-Government and Private Organizations, Schools, and Agencies. This will be held in the morning of August 28, 2010 along the city’s main streets. On its 4th year, the competition is being co-organized by the United Architects of the Philippines-CDO Gold Chapter. Each float depicts a themed design or drama recounting Cagayan de Oro’s growth and development, history, people or cultural or event. Cash prizes at stake are: 1st prize – P150,000; 2nd Prize – P100,000; 3rd Prize – 50,000.

HALAD SA LAMBAGOHAN

Is a significant event as it highlights the role of Cagayan de Oro River in the community. This will be held on August 28, 2010 which will be highlighted with two corollary events: the floating of lighted lanterns and a competition of stationary lanterns/flotillas which will be anchored along the banks of the Golden Mile fronting the City Hall. These activities aim to manifest our gratitude to the Almighty and our patron saint, St. Augustine for the life-giving river from which the dynamism of the City has evolved. It also intends to bring to the consciousness of the people of the City the importance of preserving the ecology of the river for future generations to enjoy. The anchored lanterns/flotilla competition will have two categories: the Corporate category and the Community based/Barangay category. Entries will be judged according to design and aesthetics. Winners of this competition will receive cash prizes, trophies, and certificates of participation. Cash prizes are: P20,000.00 for the Grand Prize; 15,000.00 for the 1st Runner Up; and 10,000.00 for the 2nd Runner Up. The event is co-organized by the Safer River Life Saver Foundation with the participation of Oro Association of Rafters (OARs), the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation, St. Augustine Parish and Association of Barangay Councils (ABC).

Thanks guys.....what time is the float parade? I don't want to go to those "Kapuso" shows. hehehehehe. I will go to the trade fair and hopefully can still catch up with the float parade. My PAL flight is in the morning.

mottymot_007

August 27th, 2010, 11:21 AM

^^ Hello RonnieR... STreet dancing was held this morning and Golden Float parade will start at around 8AM, tomorrow, along velez street... will last for about 2 to 3 hours...

RonnieR

August 27th, 2010, 01:35 PM

^^ Hello RonnieR... STreet dancing was held this morning and Golden Float parade will start at around 8AM, tomorrow, along velez street... will last for about 2 to 3 hours...

Hi mottymot, thanks for the info.

boodex

August 27th, 2010, 02:32 PM

HAPPY BISPERAS CdeO peeps!!!:cheers:
HAPPY FIESTA na rin para bukas...:cheers:

nilo=

August 27th, 2010, 04:29 PM

HAPPY BISPERAS CdeO peeps!!!:cheers:
HAPPY FIESTA na rin para bukas...:cheers:

Hello CDO! Happy Fiesta!
my first impression of CDO way back in 1995, "A City that Never Sleeps" - referring to the ever busy agora terminal.

sonofignatius

August 27th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Viva Senor San Agustin!
Happy Fiesta Cagayan de Oro! :cheers:

jaysan81286

August 28th, 2010, 09:43 AM

Viva Senior San Agustin!

Happy Kagay-an Festival!

Continue to bloom, blossom, and boom, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY! :)

I will always be proud to be a KAGAY-ANON!

Dreamer's

August 28th, 2010, 10:32 AM

Happy Fiesta Cagayan de Oro :cheers::cheers::cheers:
Happy Kagay-an Fiestival mga Kagay-anon:cheers::cheers::cheers:
Happy Tsada Boyz sa atong tanan!!!

michael_ray

August 28th, 2010, 11:52 AM

Happy Fiesta Dakbayan sa mga Tsadaboys!

donnex

August 28th, 2010, 03:29 PM

I Like the LAMBAGOHAN yan ay distinct sa typical na mga street dancing, drum and buggle corps, float etc....Lambagohan is totally iba sa lahat...

romix

August 29th, 2010, 03:26 AM

sino nanalo sa float parade, maganda yong sa effiscaent oil , 3 headed lion,

boju2

August 29th, 2010, 04:03 AM

^^@romix, Concentrix ang nanalo :cheers:

Colorful float parade (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/colorful-float-parade)

THE 4th Kagay-an Golden Float Parade Competition held Saturday drew thousands of spectators who braved the scorching heat of the sun just to witness this year's different floats.

At least nine floats from participating companies, LBC, Paras SeaCat, Jessie Mendez Salon, International Pharma Inc., Limketkai Mall, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp., Psalmtre Enterprises, Concentrix Corporation and Ororama, competed for the grandest honor as they traveled from the Rodelsa Circle in Macasandig towards Limketkai Center in Lapasan.

Each float was made unique depicting themes recounting Cagayan de Oro's growth and development, history, culture and its people.

Acting as judges in the competition were the officers and members of the United Architect of the Philippines (UAP) who were stationed at Kiosko Kagawasan in Divisoria and in Limketkai Center.

Among the nine entries, the float of Concentrix Corporation bagged the grand prize with P150,000 cash followed by International Pharma Inc. as 1st runner up with a corresponding prize of P100,000 and LBC as 2nd runner up with P50,000 cash prize.

The 4th Kagay-an Golden Float Parade Competition was held back-to-back with the annual civic military parade, which was participated by 19 schools and representatives of government and the non- government organizations.

Due to the huge number of participants, the parade took about four hours but some of the spectators said it was worth watching.

The drum and bugle corps of different participating schools were also recognized in the event.

The Most Disciplined drum and bugle corps went to Pilgrim Christian College while Liceo de Cagayan University bagged the Best Marching Band and the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School got the Best in Costume. (Nicole J. Managbanag)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 29, 2010.

boju2

August 29th, 2010, 04:25 AM

sino nanalo sa float parade, maganda yong sa effiscaent oil , 3 headed lion,

Concentrix Float
Grand Prize winner

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs380.snc4/44316_136890716354602_129697580407249_179267_2247136_n.jpg

imo, kahit grand prize siya pero may kulang dapat andyan si fx katabi ng model :D

-photo by @mottymot

burotski

August 29th, 2010, 08:38 AM

Regatta now open at the ground level of the East Concourse of the Lim Ket Kai Mall... Happy shopping! :-)

boju2

August 29th, 2010, 09:43 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs003.snc4/33522_133493100027697_129697580407249_163739_135782_n.jpg

Join NOW! (http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Golden-Friendship-Cagayan-de-Oro/129697580407249)

jaysan81286

August 29th, 2010, 12:05 PM

Now Open

Goldilocks Georgetown Cyber Mall (transferred from Goldilocks Carmen Market)

Soon to Open

Goldilocks Gaisano City Mall

bisayadako

August 30th, 2010, 08:30 AM

source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/big-hope-oros-milendo-0

Big hope for Oro's Milendo

Friday, August 27, 2010

LONDON -- Cagayan de Oro pride Milan "Milenyo" Melindo is out to stretch his winning streak on Saturday when he fights Korean Jin Man Jeon at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu city.

He will be in one of the undercards in the "Philippines vs The World" boxing feature which will pit three other Antonio L. Aldeguer (ALA) stable boxers against three other foreign boxers in Cebu's only hotel boxing venue.

Rey "Boom boom" Bautista will try to resume his successful comeback as he heads the boxing card vs Alejandro Barrera of Mexico. Ala fighters Florante Condes and Jimrex Jaca will also fight with Sofyan Effendi of Indonesia and Pipino Cuevas Jr. of Mexico, respectively.

According to ALA stable president Michael Aldeguer, Saturday's presentation is their biggest promotion since the 2007's `The Moment of Truth' when they brought to Cebu the Gorres vs Montiel clash. This promotion is also supported by the country's top TV network ABS-CBN.

Melindo is a true blue Kagay-anon who grew up in Barangay Puerto. At the age of six, his father brought him a pair of boxing gloves and introduced him to boxing. He made the sport a hobby that earned for him a scholarship to finish high school.

After high school he went to Cebu to become a member of the vaunted ALA stable and started his professional career when he fought and decision Meljun Grumo on Sept. 17, 2005 at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Center.

Although lacking in punching power, Melindo complements his style with aggressiveness and relentless combinations. He now totes an unblemished 21-win record with six knockouts.

He has moved up in weight from mini-flyweight to flyweight where he is more comfortable.

I have watched Melindo fight in a rare boxing promotion in Cagayan de Oro city in late October of 2008 against a Tanzanian fighter Juma Fundi. Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno organized that boxing event at the packed Atrium of the Limkitkai Mall.

Milendo was hardly tested in that fight because of the mediocre opposition however, he officially announced his entry to big time boxing after successfully defending his WBO Asia Pacific mini flyweight by flooring the African in the third round.

From start to finish, Melindo did not allow the Tanzanian any space to execute his offensive combinations. An uppercut in the third round finished off the African whose dodgy checkered haircut was the only offensive thing about him.

Melindo captured his WBO Asia Pacific mini-flyweight title from Panamanian Carlos Melo at the Cebu Coliseum, in July 26, 2008 via unanimous decision.

I was very impressed by Melindo's aggressiveness. He is also very muscular and very agile. He packed a decent left hook and like any other ALA boxer, he was very fit.

He reminds me of another popular ALA boxer Andy Tabanas who was undefeated, for a long time, in the 90's. Andy fought for the world title several times but was unlucky. He retired leaving behind him a colorful boxing career but without a world title.

Now 20-year-old and still undefeated, Melindo has a bright future ahead of him. He still has a lot to improve though and he should impress the boxing fans when he clashes with the Korean pug on Saturday night. He should remember that this fight will be televised live over ABS-CBN as well as in the worldwide's TFC channel.

He should also remember that the entire city of Cagayan de Oro is behind him. His no. 1 fan, Misamis Oriental governor Oscar Moreno might come to Cebu for the fight.

We have seen an improvement in Milendo's arsenal when he knocked out Thai's Komirit Twinsgym in the fourth round to defend his WBC Youth Intercontinental title in Dubai last April 23.

Komirit was only a replacement for Columbian Devis Perez who could not get a connecting flight to Dubai because of the Icelandic volcanic ash fall which suspended the flights all over Europe during that time.

My only hope this Saturday is that he will continue his winning ways and probably fight for the world title this year.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 28, 2010.

bisayadako

August 30th, 2010, 08:32 AM

source: http://philboxing.com/news/story-43212.html

MELINDO GIVES JIN-MAN JEON A BITTER BOXING LESSON, KNOCKS OUT THE KOREAN IN TWO

By Dong Secuya
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 28 Aug 2010

http://philboxing.com/news/pix/melindo-jeon.fn.01.300w.jpg

CEBU CITY – One of ALA's brightest prospects gave the visiting Korean a bitter boxing lesson after Melindo outpowered and outclassed Jin-Man Jeon knocking out the Korean who unwisely came toe to toe with the master boxer at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino here tonight. A powerful left uppercut by Melindo at 43 seconds of the second round went home to the face of Jeon that sent the Korean lumped to the canvas unable to beat th count. The highly rated Melindo is now looking for an opportunity to challenge any of the lower-weight world champions.

Top photo: Korean Jin-Man Jeon is on the way down after a blistering attack by Milan Melindo at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Cebu City. Photo by King Catriz.

michael_ray

August 30th, 2010, 11:52 AM

Regatta now open at the ground level of the East Concourse of the Lim Ket Kai Mall... Happy shopping! :-)

I was there. :)

boodex

August 30th, 2010, 03:11 PM

thanks for the update Sir. :cheers:
Milan Melindo is one of my favorite prospects to be a world champ someday...:)

Dreamer's

August 31st, 2010, 12:18 PM

Another Posh Hotel To Rise In Cagayan De Oro - Emano
by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/ City Council Office
WITH the city’s promising tourism industry, more investors are coming to enter the hotel business.

Mayor Vicente Emano said another first-class hotel will be constructed here, which will be at par with the best hotels in Manila.The mayor is optimistic that this will not only usher in more developments but will also improve the lives of Kagay-anons as it will open more job opportunuties for them.“Usa ka Manila-based investor ang motukod niini nga hotel nga susama sa mga best hotels didto sa kauluhan. Atong gikalipay kini nga kalambuan kay makahatag kini sa dugang kahigayon sa panarbaho sa atong katawhan ug usab makapabibo sa kalihokan sa ekonomiya sa dakbayan,” he announced in a press statement. (LCR) :cheers:

michael_ray

August 31st, 2010, 02:56 PM

^^Hhmmmm... Int'resting.

boju2

August 31st, 2010, 05:09 PM

Hong Kong tourists visit CDO (http://damarre.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/hong-kong-tourists-visit-cdo/)

http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=damarre.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdamarre.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F100831-r10-visitors.jpg&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fdamarre.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F31%2Fhong-kong-tourists-visit-cdo%2F

boju2

August 31st, 2010, 05:12 PM

Click ===>>>> Kumbira 2010 Winners List (http://damarre.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/kumbira-2010-winners-list/)

dark_knight_detectve

August 31st, 2010, 06:44 PM

KaTRIBU

September 1st, 2010, 02:55 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs115.ash2/39101_1168769994717_1691970251_325392_8253746_n.jpg
Corrales Avenue
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs138.ash2/40217_1576372927192_1171670895_1641532_5357444_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs193.snc4/38012_1168151379252_1691970251_324728_3891445_n.jpg

Sleepwalker

September 1st, 2010, 04:13 AM

^^Good to see downtown photos of CdeO. It's orderly and clean. Of course, I know, city LGU can still improve this part of the city.

Keep it up, CdeO... :okay:

boju2

September 1st, 2010, 01:31 PM

^^:okay: Unta sa pag abot sa Ayala mall mahan-ay na ang trapiko sa Corrales ave. pati ang mga butas sa kalsada :okay:

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 02:18 PM

sana makita ng mga namumuno ng CdeO ang Corrales Ave oh, mabilis lang naman kahit asphalt overlay dyan. Malalaking truck din pala namamalagi dyan.:ohno:

KaTRIBU

September 1st, 2010, 02:20 PM

Gusa Highway
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs369.snc4/45229_151271324899620_100000502616944_403930_7345062_n.jpg

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 02:22 PM

^^ wala bang maganda ganda dyan na pics?

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 02:26 PM

i dont know kung sinasadya lang ni @katribu na mag share ng mga pics of CdeO that brings more of Bad than Good.ANyway, sana makita eto ng mga Namumuno ng CdeO LGU.:ohno:

bisayadako

September 1st, 2010, 02:34 PM

bisayadako

September 1st, 2010, 02:37 PM

i dont know kung sinasadya lang ni @katribu na mag share ng mga pics of CdeO that brings more of Bad than Good.ANyway, sana makita eto ng mga Namumuno ng CdeO LGU.:ohno:

ayaw na lang ug patol sa mga flame-bait...that just shows what kind of person he is...not to mention his avatar :)

deanrj003

September 1st, 2010, 02:47 PM

i dont know kung sinasadya lang ni @katribu na mag share ng mga pics of CdeO that brings more of Bad than Good.ANyway, sana makita eto ng mga Namumuno ng CdeO LGU.:ohno:

^^ lage oi .. ganina ra pud ko kabantay anang gpang.post nia nga mga pics .. hmmmm .. :ohno:

deanrj003

September 1st, 2010, 02:49 PM

ayaw na lang ug patol sa mga flame-bait...that just shows what kind of person he is...not to mention his avatar :)

^^ lage .. d nlng ta mupatol .. pero naa man juy something sa iyang gna.post oi .. kabantay man cguro mo ana .. :)

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 02:58 PM

Milan Melindo vs Naupayak Sakkririn Rd 4 - kamaongpinoy.com

kamaongpinoy | November 03, 2007

Milan Melindo vs Naupayak Sakkririn WBO Asia Pacific Mini-Flyweight Championship. Melindo KOs Sakkririn.
http://kamaongpinoy.com
Category:

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* Milan
* Melindo
* Philippine
* Boxing

Thanks for the share Sir, isa na ako na sumubaybay sa boxing career ni Milan Melindo, bukod sa taga CdeO sya, :)magaling sya at iba sa style ng mga ALA boys kung lumaban, he is a thinking fighter at magaling din dumepensa.He's added more power to his arsenal too.

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:06 PM

wow! open na!

mrboy

September 1st, 2010, 03:11 PM

:cheers: :banana: :banana::banana:

bisayadako

September 1st, 2010, 03:13 PM

round10 - Pelea Martinez vs Melindo

liderinformativo

v/2XYliIPUXUM

see Round8 --- "sige, sige, sige..." :)

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:14 PM

^^ lage .. d nlng ta mupatol .. pero naa man juy something sa iyang gna.post oi .. kabantay man cguro mo ana .. :)

guys let's stop bickering.. our main threads are now open after a very long time.. i think this is the best time to start anew, peacefully..:)

bisayadako

September 1st, 2010, 03:19 PM

guys let's stop bickering.. our main threads are now open after a very long time.. i think this is the best time to start anew, peacefully..:)

bai, be realistic...just look what he is trying to do.... we are not kids anymore...unless you are...

adeuksom

September 1st, 2010, 03:25 PM

Thanks mods! :banana::banana: 3rd post after re-opening hehe bilis mo DavaoNo.1..isa rin to si mrboy..tunga man lang kalit,re-opening ray gihulatan para mo-post hehe

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:26 PM

bai, be realistic...just look what he is trying to do.... we are not kids anymore...unless you are...

when will we have peace if we wont try it now.. at least we have a reason to celebrate.. i think by now we should have learned a lesson or two from the "punishment" imposed on us because of our actions in the past.. it's time to make things right.. i'm hoping i can count on everyone's support in this "drive for peace".. let's start anew.. :)

Linguine

September 1st, 2010, 03:29 PM

Wow!.....open na....I miss this thread.....:okay:.....:cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

Alingatong

September 1st, 2010, 03:31 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/cdo1.jpg

:cheers:

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:34 PM

Thanks mods! :banana::banana: 3rd post after re-opening hehe bilis mo DavaoNo.1..isa rin to si mrboy..tunga man lang kalit,re-opening ray gihulatan para mo-post hehe

hehe.. thanks for the complement.. that's the power of a lurker.. i hope we can all be peaceful this time.. ang daming kagulohan sa bansa..:)

Alingatong

September 1st, 2010, 03:36 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/cdo2.jpg

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 03:37 PM

when will we have peace if we wont try it now.. at least we have a reason to celebrate.. i think by now we should have learned a lesson or two from the "punishment" imposed on us because of our actions in the past.. it's time to make things right.. i'm hoping i can count on everyone's support in this "drive for peace".. let's start anew.. :)

You can count on us Sir, just that trolls on your side wont stop putting bad taste on their post on CdeO threads, try convincing HIM/them and we all be truly in Peace and Harmony.:)

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:38 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs050.snc3/13759_183169149483_612879483_2711853_2050057_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs070.snc3/13759_183169154483_612879483_2711854_4531566_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs050.snc3/13759_183169144483_612879483_2711852_5859277_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs199.snc1/6731_99071564483_612879483_1902459_7105325_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs199.snc1/6731_99071484483_612879483_1902444_7692125_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs118.snc1/5189_94747539483_612879483_1837761_4889346_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs118.snc1/5189_94747529483_612879483_1837759_5802112_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs250.snc1/9735_130865274483_612879483_2305483_7788506_n.jpg

wow! sooo nice! i personally like the lamps with the city in the background!:)

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 03:41 PM

Welcome Back CdeO thread...:banana::cheers:

mottymot_007

September 1st, 2010, 03:42 PM

thanks @ Davao

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:44 PM

You can count on us Sir, just that trolls on your side wont stop putting bad taste on their post on CdeO threads, try convincing HIM/them and we all be truly in Peace and Harmony.:)

ok i'll try.. i think my time will be better spent promoting peace here than just lurking most of the time feeding on endless bickerings..:)

mottymot_007

September 1st, 2010, 03:45 PM

Kagay-an Bridge and Pasel del Rio

Notice the dike...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs156.ash2/41130_425777864483_612879483_4591083_4953678_n.jpg

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 03:50 PM

ok i'll try.. i think my time will be better spent promoting peace here than just lurking most of the time feeding on endless bickerings..:)

:cheers1::okay: i nominate Sir @Davao for SSC Philippine Moderator...:)

DavaoNo.1

September 1st, 2010, 03:52 PM

:cheers1::okay: i nominate Sir @Davao for SSC Philippine Moderator...:)

hehe.. i humbly decline the nomination.lol..:)

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 03:58 PM

Kagay-an Bridge and Pasel del Rio

Notice the dike...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs156.ash2/41130_425777864483_612879483_4591083_4953678_n.jpg

salamat bai Motty, ganda ng tanawin, river, trees, and mountains, mukhang matibay naman pala ang ginawang dike bai. Baka gagawan nila ng hagdanan sabay na sa Hotel.:)

After more than a year bai Motty, mas maganda lalo ang tanawin kasama na ang Hotel...:banana:

jaysan81286

September 1st, 2010, 04:04 PM

Celebration! Celebration!

Mabuhay!

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 04:07 PM

^^ Maganda ang adhikain mo Sir@Davao at napakasarap isipin na magiging mapayapa at matiwasay ang Mindanao threads para sa ikakaunlad ng Mindanao at sa buong Pilipinas at sa ikakabuti natin lahat.:cheers:

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 04:12 PM

^^ Sir @Jaysan, long time no post Sir... :)
Kmusta na ang Xavier Sir...(sorry OT na to hehehe)

boju2

September 1st, 2010, 04:13 PM

I like so much this photo by @Tom :)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs184.ash2/44695_137911762919164_129697580407249_183984_7890197_n.jpg

burotski

September 1st, 2010, 04:27 PM

Tindog na ang T Crane sa LKK Hotel... :-)

boodex

September 1st, 2010, 04:36 PM

salamat sa info bai burotski, ung mga maniniyot dyan, evidence pls..lol...
pag may T-crane na ba, kaya na gagawin ang isang palapag ng isang lingo as in the case of LKKS Hotel?

boju2

September 1st, 2010, 04:39 PM

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/boju4289/bw01.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/boju4289/bw02.jpg

dark_knight_detectve

September 1st, 2010, 05:25 PM

Tindog na ang T Crane sa LKK Hotel... :-)

murag nakita pod nako ganina but i was in a hurry. dont worry ill make tracks tomorrow. i also noticed that theyre now concreting the foundation of the said hotel. nagbuhos na sila'g semento para sa haligi. kita nako ganina.

dark_knight_detectve

September 1st, 2010, 05:52 PM

repost
Another Posh Hotel To Rise In Cagayan De Oro - Emano (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=1885)

by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/ City Council Office
WITH the city’s promising tourism industry, more investors are coming to enter the hotel business.

Mayor Vicente Emano said another first-class hotel will be constructed here, which will be at par with the best hotels in Manila.The mayor is optimistic that this will not only usher in more developments but will also improve the lives of Kagay-anons as it will open more job opportunuties for them.“Usa ka Manila-based investor ang motukod niini nga hotel nga susama sa mga best hotels didto sa kauluhan. Atong gikalipay kini nga kalambuan kay makahatag kini sa dugang kahigayon sa panarbaho sa atong katawhan ug usab makapabibo sa kalihokan sa ekonomiya sa dakbayan,” he announced in a press statement. (LCR)

dark_knight_detectve

September 1st, 2010, 05:53 PM

Mindanao eyes more than P1-B investments in energy, agriculture (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/749-mindanao-eyes-more-than-p1-b-investments-in-energy-agriculture)

Written by Jennifer A. Ng / Reporter
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:20
MINDANAO is seeking to attract more than P1 billion in investments, mostly in the energy, agribusiness and mining sectors, to support the region’s development.

Business people from the region presented investment proposals during the Mindanao Investment Forum held in Pasay City yesterday.

“The regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry indicated a minimum figure of P1 billion for energy-related projects. This is an indicative figure.

We hope to achieve or even surpass this level,” said Jaime Ralph U. Paguio, president of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on the sidelines of a press briefing of the event yesterday.

Paguio said Mindanao is keen on attracting more investments in the energy sector to help avert a power crisis in the future.

He noted that from January to June this year, the region had to contend with a shortfall of 600 megawatts of power.

“Of course, the power problem is a cause of concern among businesses in the region. We need to assure that there is a steady supply of power in Mindanao,” he said.

Paguio said he hopes power-generation companies will look into the possibility of tapping Mindanao’s water sources like rivers and tributaries, as well for power-generation purposes.

Geothermal power, he said, is also something which can be developed further aside from investments in the energy sector, and investment packages in agribusiness, mariculture and shipping.

The Mindanao Investment Forum is a prelude to the annual Mindanao Business Conference, which this year is being hosted by the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce. It will run on Sept. 17 and 18 in Cagayan de Oro City.

The conference is organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), with support from the Cagayan de Oro city government, United States Agency for International Development’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program, and the Mindanao Development Authority.

The Mindanao Business Conference is the largest of the five area conferences organized by the PCCI. The others are held in Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, the National Capital Region and the Visayas, leading up to the largest business-sector gathering at the national level, the annual Philippine Business Conference.

allenation

September 1st, 2010, 06:12 PM

ayaw na lang ug patol sa mga flame-bait...that just shows what kind of person he is...not to mention his avatar :)

HEY APPLE! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

michael_ray

September 1st, 2010, 06:26 PM

Thank you mods. Finally, we're home! :)

dark_knight_detectve

September 1st, 2010, 06:33 PM

Biggest Loser holds auditions in Iloilo City (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2010/09/01/biggest.loser.holds.auditions.in.iloilo.city.html)
By Kathy M. Villalon

ABS-CBN's Desiree Bretana, Ronald Padriga and Charie Ginete-Ilon with the writer and Darlene Delgado.THE search for contenders in ABS-CBN’s ‘Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition’ has reached Iloilo City, with the directors themselves coming over to search for the city’s heaviest men and women.

Directors Laurenti Dyogi and Reilly Santiago met the Iloilo press over lunch at Cafe Laguna and shared some insights about ABS-CBN’s newest franchise.

Dyogi said that while Pinoy Big Brother and Philippine Dream Academy sought to build stars, Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition wishes to make improvements in the lives of obese people starting with their weight and on to their attitude in life, and eventually help them achieve their dreams.

Director Reilly Santiago.The audition, which was held at SM City Iloilo, was a whole day affair. Dyogi said that earlier in the morning, there were a few who came. “We thought that Iloilo City is full of sexy people. Anyway, more came at the later part of the day. Because they will appear in television, we chose our contestants based on their interesting personalities, which is a standard requirement for a reality program. We also tried to see if they have the determination as well as they are entertaining,” Dyogi said.

Apart from Iloilo, auditions were held in Cagayan de Oro, Legaspi, Cebu, Tarlac and Manila.

They are looking for 14 individuals. The males should weight at least 250 pounds and the females, 200.

dark_knight_detectve

September 1st, 2010, 06:36 PM

the cable car with the 20 storey tower was mentioned again. hope theyll start the soonest possible

Dreamer's

September 1st, 2010, 07:29 PM

yepeyyy:lol::lol::lol: open na ang main thread
thanks sa MODs :cheers::banana:

qwert_guy

September 1st, 2010, 11:37 PM

.

Welcome back Thread, Bisan naulahi na gamay....:banana::banana::cheers:

cribs88

September 2nd, 2010, 01:57 AM

the cable car with the 20 storey tower was mentioned again. hope theyll start the soonest possible

tinood ni?^^

xlt

September 2nd, 2010, 02:32 AM

Good that this thread is back. Here are some photos at the Mambuaya whitewater rafting launching site taken on August 18, 2010:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/CDORiver5.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/CDORiver1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/CDORiver2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/CDORiver3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/CDORiver4.jpg

national guard

September 2nd, 2010, 02:32 AM

^^ 'Grats CdeO, your main thread is open again!:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

Children, Behave this time!:okay::lol::lol::lol:

GearX

September 2nd, 2010, 03:07 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/cdo1.jpg

:cheers:

Market City's roof :cheers:

donnex

September 2nd, 2010, 03:50 AM

OO nga GearX market city nga...I didnt even recognized...quite huge:)

Sleepwalker

September 2nd, 2010, 04:32 AM

i dont know kung sinasadya lang ni @katribu na mag share ng mga pics of CdeO that brings more of Bad than Good.ANyway, sana makita eto ng mga Namumuno ng CdeO LGU.:ohno:

It's OK, bai. First, makita nato, nga maski og ang Corrales Ave. usa sa mga di han-ay nga lugar sa CdeO, pero kung tan-awon nimo, nindot gihapon diay. Wala kaayo sidewalk vendors, wala baho nga canal ug wala nagkatag nga basura.

Sa pagdagsang sa mga investment sa CdeO, hinay-hinay na pud nga mag-ilis og sinina ang CdeO.

:)

michael_ray

September 2nd, 2010, 04:43 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/cdo1.jpg

:cheers:

I see Megatron, Optimus Prime, and my nephew's favorite... Bumblebee in the city! hehe

xlt

September 2nd, 2010, 04:57 AM

Thai Me Up Restaurant on Capistrano St.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ThaiMeUp1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ThaiMeUp2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ThaiMeUp3.jpg

xlt

September 2nd, 2010, 05:02 AM

xlt

September 2nd, 2010, 05:19 AM

Apple Tree Resort and Hotel, Opol, Mis. Or. taken on August 22, 2010.

Front
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ApplTr13.jpg

Another view of the front
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ApplTr1.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ApplTr2.jpg

Lobby
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ApplTr3.jpg

Tariff rates
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/xlt_sask/ApplTr4.jpg

Pool area
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View of the building from the pool area
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Restaurant
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Gazebo
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View of the restaurant eating area
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View of the beach from the restaurant
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xlt

September 2nd, 2010, 05:30 AM

Opol Beach area on August 22, 2010 (Sunday morning)

Roan Beach Resort
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Sea view
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Salbabida for rent
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Ajis Beach (next to Roan)
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Sea-doo for rent at Ajis
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Beach area looking west to Opol
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Beach area looking east to Cagayan de Oro
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A pair of banana boat for hire at a distance
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GearX

September 2nd, 2010, 05:36 AM

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xlt

September 2nd, 2010, 05:37 AM

Some yummy food at Kagay-anon Restaurant (Limketkai area)

Sizzling squid
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Kinilaw
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Deep fried roe (bihod) in a sauce
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Seaweed (guso) salad
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The award winning pinakbet of Kagay-anon Restaurant
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GearX

September 2nd, 2010, 05:38 AM

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bisayadako

September 2nd, 2010, 05:56 AM

Some yummy food at Kagay-anon Restaurant (Limketkai area)

Sizzling squid
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Kinilaw
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Deep pride roe (bihod) in a sauce
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Seaweed (guso) salad
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The award winning pinakbet of Kagay-anon Restaurant
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sobra ka tam-is ila timplada diri....bisan ako ermats nga diabetic naka notice.
pero lami gyapon.

GearX

September 2nd, 2010, 05:58 AM

shooting with Jenerose Cabana at Mapawa
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bisayadako

September 2nd, 2010, 06:01 AM

Milan Melindo | Carlos Melo 4/5

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michael_ray

September 2nd, 2010, 06:02 AM

Nice shot for Hyundai. Lolz

bisayadako

September 2nd, 2010, 06:03 AM

shooting with Jenerose Cabana at Mapawa
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ayay!!! tungol ga!

deanrj003

September 2nd, 2010, 08:50 AM

yehey !!! g.open na jud ang atong thread .. heheheh .. :)

TONZI

September 2nd, 2010, 09:54 AM

yes!!! ang pinalangga nga silingam nibalik na!!! :banana::banana::banana:

michael_ray

September 2nd, 2010, 10:56 AM

Kinilaw
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Pagka... LAMI!

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:02 AM

Selecta hires 30 drivers for roving cart
Friday, August 27, 2010
By Nicole J. Managbanag

ICE cream manufacturer Selecta is in need of 30 drivers for its roving ice cream cart.

Councilor Alexander Dacer, chair of the City Council committee on labor and employment, said Selecta channeled its job opening through the Public Employment Service Office (Peso) of the City Government.

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Dacer said interested applicants must be at least high school graduate and must submit their bio-data, barangay clearance and police clearance at the Peso.

“This is a rare opportunity for jobseekers, especially those who did not have a college degree,” Dacer said.

Meanwhile, Dacer advises Kagay-anons seeking for employment abroad through the assistance of PESO and other placement agencies to comply with all the necessary requirements given during the pre-employment and pre-departure orientation seminars in Manila to avoid glitches.

He also reminded those who were accepted for employment abroad to observe the tradition and regulations in the country where they will be working and not to violate rules that might lead to imprisonment or deportation.

“Having an opportunity to work abroad, especially with a good paying salary, is considered very fortunate. I’m advising them to really take care of their jobs to gain extra point from their employers,” Dacer said.

Earlier, Lead agency based in Manila partnered with the city government since 2008 which resulted to the deployment of at least 500 Kagay-anons to Kuwait.

Dacer said for this month alone, around 78 residents were able to find employment as service crews in an American Food Company in Kuwait.

Among those accepted will work at KFC, Taco Bel and TGI Friday.

“We are very fortunate to have agencies that trust us. I am very thankful to them for believing in the ability of Kagay-anons,” Dacer said.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 27, 2010.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:06 AM

Airline offers P499 seat sale for Davao-Oro route
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

CEBU Pacific (CEB) is offering a special P499 "Go Lite" seat sale to passengers who will be traveling from Davao to Cagayan de Oro from September 1 to 2 or until seats last, which is good for travel from October 1 to November 30, 2010.

Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and distribution, said they encourage guests to and from Cagayan de Oro and Davao to take advantage of this low fare opportunity from Cebu Pacific.

Other than the Davao-Cagayan de Oro route, CEB also offers the P499 ‘Go Lite’ seats sale for Manila-Iloilo, Cebu- Boracay (Caticlan), Cebu- Clark, Cebu-Dumaguete, Cebu-Dipolog, Cebu-General Santos, Cebu-Iloilo, Cebu-Ozamiz, Cebu-Pagadian and Davao-Iloilo routes.

“By offering flights and routes to destinations that are traditionally operated by buses and ferries, CEB offers more travel convenience to the passenger. They get to their destinations faster, with CEB’s
trademark low fares,” Iyog said.

She said passengers who wish to book their flights or tour packages can visit www.cebupacificair.com or http://funtours.cebupacificair.com or reserve seats through hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032) 230-8888.

Considered as Asia’s third largest low-cost carrier, CEB flies the most extensive network in the Philippines using the youngest aircraft fleet in the country.

This network includes flights from Manila and Cebu to Davao, Boracay (Caticlan), Puerto Princesa, Legazpi, Dumaguete, Pagadian and Zamboanga. (PR)

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michael_ray

September 2nd, 2010, 11:06 AM

^^Hahahahaha!

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:08 AM

City to ban use of staple wires
Monday, August 30, 2010

A CITY councilor has passed an ordinance banning the use of staple wires in sealing packages, especially on food.

Councilor Juan Sia, chairperson of the committee on trade and industry, said the ordinance would prohibit the use of staple wires in sealing the products bought in pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants and other establishments.

Sia filed the ordinance after learning that a little boy in Manila swallowed a staple wire while eating a “taho” recently. The boy had reportedly undergone operation.

“I will not allow this incident to happen in Cagayan de Oro or in other parts of the country especially to children. It is very dangerous when a staple wire or any foreign object will be swallowed,” Sia said.

With this, he encouraged the public to take precautionary measures to avoid such similar incident.

“If this ordinance will be approved, any establishment that will continue to use staple wires will be reprimanded,” Sia said. (Nicole J. Managbanag)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 31, 2010.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:11 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Ayala Mall and Hotel – latest perspective
Posted on August 31, 2010 by damarre

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Shown above is the latest perspective of the proposed Ayala Mall in Cagayan de Oro City taken from City Hall…unless another one will be posted onsite in weeks to come.

Based on the latest design, the mall will still have three levels. The anchor store on the left (along Capt. Vicente Roa) is reportedly Robinsons Department Store, same with that of Abreeza in Davao. Quite interesting as clearly shown is the boutique hotel on the right rising above the mall.

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The boutique hotel shown below is I think 10 storeys high and will become a landmark structure in this area.

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Construction work (pile driving) will reportedly begin in October. Now, what the city needs to do is to prepare and implement a traffic plan in the area…ASAP!

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:13 AM

Philexim ties up with Oro Chamber
Posted on August 31, 2010 by damarre

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THE Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency (Philexim), known as Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the Philippines, has tied up with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce (Oro Chamber) to initiate networking to promote and strengthen the country’s export industry as well as the Investment Priorities Plan of the national government.

Philexim is a government financial institution designed to contribute to the country’s economic development by providing loans, guarantees, credit insurance and technical assistance services.

Its mission is to stimulate, increase and develop the export of goods and services by assuring speedy and unobstructed access to trade finance for viable exporters, especially the small and medium sectors.

It extends direct loans or other credit facilities for the financing of export contracts and foreign trade transactions.

Celso Gutierrez, SVP for Business Development Group I of Philexim, will present its various programs and services during the 19th Mindanao Business Conference which will be held in Cagayan de Oro City.

The 19th Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizon) will commence on Sep. 17 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant, Limketkai Center.

This year’s Minbizcon will highlight the Mindanao Investment Conference, Mindanao Island Fair and Orobest Expo 2010 featuring regional OTOP products and services and plenary sessions focusing on Mindanao’s regional product champions.

THE Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency (Philexim), known as Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the Philippines, has tied up with the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce (Oro Chamber) to initiate networking to promote and strengthen the country’s export industry as well as the Investment Priorities Plan of the national government.

Philexim is a government financial institution designed to contribute to the country’s economic development by providing loans, guarantees, credit insurance and technical assistance services.

Its mission is to stimulate, increase and develop the export of goods and services by assuring speedy and unobstructed access to trade finance for viable exporters, especially the small and medium sectors.

It extends direct loans or other credit facilities for the financing of export contracts and foreign trade transactions.

Celso Gutierrez, SVP for Business Development Group I of Philexim, will present its various programs and services during the 19th Mindanao Business Conference which will be held in Cagayan de Oro City.

The 19th Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizon) will commence on Sep. 17 at the Grand Caprice Restaurant, Limketkai Center.

This year’s Minbizcon will highlight the Mindanao Investment Conference, Mindanao Island Fair and Orobest Expo 2010 featuring regional OTOP products and services and plenary sessions focusing on Mindanao’s regional product champions.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:16 AM

Xavier University leads in nursing exams
Monday, August 30, 2010

JESUIT-run Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) is leading local nursing schools in the recent Nurse Licensure Examinations (NLE), which has nationwide passing rate of 41.40 percent.

Of the 14 examinees from XU, 12 passed the July 3-4, 2010 exams given in testing centers in Cagayan de Oro City, Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, and Zamboanga City.

XU has seven first-time takers who all passed the test; five of the seven repeaters also passed.

Data from the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) showed that Cagayan de Oro College had 25 takers who passed, out of 120 examinees, or a passing average of 21.57 percent; Lourdes College, 23.53 percent, with 12 passers out of 51 examinees; STI College-Cagayan de Oro Campus, 5.88 percent, with one passer out of 17 takers. The figures for other schools were not immediately available.

PRC in Northern Mindanao data, meanwhile, showed that Capitol University got 66.95 percent passing rate for first-time takers, with 306 passers out of 404; 71 repeaters took the exam but 58 failed, translating to a passing rate of 16.90 percent.

Liceo de Cagayan University had 41.4 percent passing rate, with 124 first-time takers passing the exam out of 299.

Didith Goles of PRC-Northern Mindanao said majority of XU's March 2010 graduates did not take NLE for July as they opted to prepare for the December exam.

XU is considered among the top five performing nursing schools in the Philippines with a passing average of 95 percent. It has steadily produced a number of topnotchers since 2006. (Nicole J. Managbanag/Paul John A. Vesagas)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 30, 2010.

michael_ray

September 2nd, 2010, 11:18 AM

Rafting with Miss Kagay-an 2010 Contestants
Photos by: Mike Sia

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mAiNsTrEaMhunter

September 2nd, 2010, 11:19 AM

WOW! I MISSED THIS THREAD!!!! OPEN NA DIAY NI! THANK GOD! :cheers:

LOVE THE PICTURES!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

(hahay, murag ang amoa nasay masiradan ani! paets!) :ohno:

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:20 AM

‘Pro-green’ shoes
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
By Nicole J. Managbanag

DO you know the brand of shoes that “Bella” of the famous Twilight Saga uses in real life and during the duration of the movie?

Actress Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella in the movie, uses Simple Shoes brand that is eco pure and with a pallet mixture made from millions of tiny microbes that are added to the plastic, ethylene venyl acetate (EVA) and rubber mixtures while still in liquid form.

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Ms. Stewart’s choice of shoes greatly shows her being an advocate of the environment.

Eco pure is an additive that is used in EVA and rubber of all bio-D collection midsoles and outsoles and in all plastic shoe hangers and shoe bags.

Adding Eco pure shortens the lifespan of the materials to 20 years in aerobic (compost) or anaerobic (landfill) conditions.

Cherica Caiña, a local distributor of Simple Shoes, said having this kind of shoes helps save Mother Earth as well as minimizes climate change.

Caiña said Simple Shoes has been awarded the first ever Footwear Plus Green Award in 2007 and 2008.

“Simple Shoes have five organic compounds such as recycled plastic, eco-certified leather and suede, recycled car tires, certified organic cotton and hemp fibers to make up with such extraordinary shoes out from the recycled materials that will not stick around in our landfills for as long as one thousand years,” she said.

Caiña started introducing these brands through close friends who love sneakers and are nature lovers, too.
Her shoes became an instant hit since the brand can only be bought through the Internet and at the Trinoma Square and Rustan’s Mall in Manila.

“Simple Shoes have a catchy material that really attracts nature lovers, which is the hemp or Cannabis Sativa,” Caiña said.

A hemp is a plant that grows like a weed in many different climates. It is one of the strongest, most durable and breathable fibers available.

“This is also the kind of hemp our famous national hero Dr. Jose Rizal used to complement his barong apparel during the olden days,” Caiña said.

In modern times, hemp has been used for industrial purposes including paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics, construction, health food, fuel and medical purposes.

“This is not the hemp that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency goes after,” Caiña emphasized.

What inspired her to sell Simple Shoes is the fact that she does not only earn money but can also promote her advocacy on climate change.

“This is one way of minimizing the continuous distraction of our Mother Nature,” she says.

Though Simple Shoes sell from P3,000 to P4,000 each, which is quite heavy on the pocket, Caiña said “it is worth wearing as it is like saving Mother Earth in your own little way.”

Caiña’s collection of Simple Shoes is being displayed at her residence at the corner of Capistrano-Echem Sts., this city. She accepts orders through 0929-8308836.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 25, 2010.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:24 AM

GMA-7 to open TV station in Oro
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

GMA Network is set to open its regional television station in Cagayan de Oro in September.

Mariles Puentevella, GMA Network consultant for Mindanao and the station manager of GMA Davao, said they are now in the thick of preparation and has already opened a temporary office at the second floor of Hotel Conchita in Cogon.

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With an investment of around P20 million, Puentevella said they have already bought some equipment for GMA's temporary operation in Cagayan de Oro.

"But it will be completed before September," she said.

She said they are now in the process of training their staff and reporters in Davao City and are eyeing to acquire a much bigger space for the station.

"We are also upgrading our system and equipment. Dapat sana matagal na kaming nag launch but was put on hold due to the election," she said.

She added they would launch their first show in September.

On Tuesday, GMA Network signed a memorandum of agreement with Promote CDO Foundation Inc. for the coverage of the different activities lined up for Cagayan de Oro's fiesta celebration on August 28.

Puentevella said the GMA coverage is aimed at promoting Cagayan de Oro at the same time provide entertainment to Kagay-anons.

"For the last three years, GMA has been very consistent in covering the Kagay-an Festival. Every year, we look forward to this activity as we also want to share the beauty of Cagayan de Oro," she said.

Last year, Puentevella said they invested P5 million for the lights and other materials needed for the live coverage of the 2009 Kagay-an Festival.

On August 27, GMA will hold its Kapuso Night at SM City, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Puentevella said they would also have a live coverage of the Golden Float Parade and Kapuso Mall Show at SM City featuring Party Pilipinas.

"This will be a big event as GMA will be bringing world-class artists," she said. (NJM)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 12, 2010.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:44 AM

Paseo del Rio

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Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:49 AM

:cheers:

PDR Business Hotel as of 08/31/10

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mottymot_007

September 2nd, 2010, 11:52 AM

WOW! I MISSED THIS THREAD!!!! OPEN NA DIAY NI! THANK GOD! :cheers:

LOVE THE PICTURES!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

(hahay, murag ang amoa nasay masiradan ani! paets!) :ohno:

Bai main daghang salamat... apil pud diay mo gimingaw ug sulod sa among balay balay dinhi ssc... naglatagaw ra mi usa ka bulan kapin :lol:

Pero untag dili na ni ma close pa ug usab... inyong thread bai, i hope dili pud ma-close....

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 11:54 AM

:cheers:

PROJECT WATCH: Limketkai Hotel as of August 17
Posted on August 17, 2010 by damarre

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Exactly a little over a month since my last update, Limketkai Hotel is progressing very fast as the main columns of Cagayan de Oro’s first 18-storey hotel are very much visible now even from the outside. The steel columns are now as high as three storeys.

Workers are seen working very early and reports say construction c0ntinues even at night. Most notably, the contractor is slowly installing its tower crane or cranes (I counted at least 2 or perhaps a 3rd one) as seen in the photos below. Maybe in the next few days we’ll now how many t-cranes will be used. These equipment makes construction faster especially in high-rise structures as loading of heavy materials are easily done.

Just browse over the pictures and click for a larger view. I was tempted to take a closer picture at the north side (beside Gateway Tower 1) because they have removed the steel barrier and you can clearly see (just a few feet away) the steel columns being erected. If you pass by the area by just simply walking towards McDonald’s, you can stop by and take a closer look (and take some snapshots). Maybe, Ill do it next time. As of now, just be contented with the following pictures.

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more pictures here- http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/project-watch-limketkai-hotel-as-of-august-17/

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

September 2nd, 2010, 12:03 PM

Bai main daghang salamat... apil pud diay mo gimingaw ug sulod sa among balay balay dinhi ssc... naglatagaw ra mi usa ka bulan kapin :lol:

Pero untag dili na ni ma close pa ug usab... inyong thread bai, i hope dili pud ma-close....

oo uy. sa tanang thread diri sa SSC-Phils, ang kanunay ra gyud nako sudlan kay ang CdeO og Bacolod. wa na lain pa. :cheers:

maayo unta'g di ma-lock.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 12:03 PM

:cheers:

Market City

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Development of Market City is now on the exterior painting stage. However, much work still to be done on the interiors. The eastern part of the building (fronting La Paz) is where the SM SaveMore will be located. Some fastfood chains will be established near the bus terminal area. Stalls for the old locators will be in the middle part.

Based on the info, the contractor is targeting project completion by the fourth quarter of this year. More photos below.

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Alingatong

September 2nd, 2010, 12:09 PM

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Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 12:12 PM

Floating restaurant to rise at Oro River (http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/floating-restaurant-to-rise-at-oro-river/)
Posted on August 18, 2010 by damarre

Remember “Reyna del Rio”, the floating restaurant near city hall which was swept away in early 2009 due to the flood? Well, another businessman is planning to construct another floating restaurant along the Cagayan de Oro River.

Vice Mayor Ian Acenas, chair of the City Council’s Committee on Tourism, said entrepreneur Frumencio A. Lao has submitted a request to operate a floating fine dining restaurant.

Accordingly, the floating restaurant would boast two stationary components with three level structures on top of a Catamaran-type boat to be located in front of City Hall. The floating restaurant is said to accommodate about 400 dine-in customers.

Another component of the proposal is a motorized floating restaurant with a Catamaran design, which will cruise the Cagayan River which can accommodate about 50 dine-in customers and will have stopover zones in Barangay 6, Toribio Chaves Sts., Macanhan in Barangay Carmen, Zone 4 Pasil in Kauswagan, Punta Bonbon, and Punta Macabalan with customers giving not only delectable food but a complete view of the river.

In his request, Lao said the floating restaurant will surely make a new tourist attraction in the city with its “design, ambiance, quality of service, array of unique mouth watering native and foreign menu as its outmost priority.”

Lao said part of the business proposal is to help clean the Cagayan de Oro River.

In reviewing the proposal, Acenas said Lao must make sure that the floating restaurant must be very durable to prevent any untoward incident during heavy rains or flood.

“The City Government welcomes this new attraction to our city and is in favor of the proposed restaurant. We are extending our full support to this project as this will give a boost to our city,” Acenas said.

He added the project would help generate local employment in the city and provide a boost to the tourism industry.

with article by Nicole J. Managbanag of Sun Star

The Rendering

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:cheers:

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2010, 12:13 PM

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Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 12:15 PM

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STARBUCKS [U/C] CAGAYAN DE ORO

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Alingatong

September 2nd, 2010, 12:20 PM

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michael_ray

September 2nd, 2010, 12:36 PM

^^The location of Chez Andre... Yummy pizza!

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 12:44 PM

D’Morvie Suites to open 2nd branch in CDO
Posted on August 31, 2010 by damarre

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Barely a year after opening their first branch in Cagayan de Oro, D’Morvie Suites is set to open their second branch in Lapasan, this city.

D’Morvie Suites Lapasan, still offering the P250 per 8-hour stay, is the renovated former RCBC Lapasan as previously posted in this blog. Based on the latest photos, work is now focused on the exteriors. The five-storey lodging facility will add to the growing number of hotels which opened in the city in the last 2 years.

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If you’re avoiding city proper traffic, this could well be the place for you.

Botoy

September 2nd, 2010, 12:49 PM

Mindanao’s business leaders target P1-billion investments
Posted on September 2, 2010 by damarre

ORGANIZERS of the 19th Mindanao Business Conference this month hope the event will attract P1 billion in investments in the energy, agriculture and mining sectors.

“We hope to [generate] more than P1 billion in investments in three priority sectors — energy, agriculture and mining — as a result of the upcoming business conference,” Jaime Rafael U. Paguio, president of Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc., said in a press conference in Manila yesterday for the event, which will be held in Cagayan de Oro on Sept. 17-18.

Mr. Paguio said Mindanao’s bout with a crippling power shortage amid the dry spell in the first half highlighted the urgency of increasing generation capacity. Even with the onset of rains in late-June that filled up dams that power hydroelectric plants — which provide half of Mindanao’s requirement — the entire island continues to have thin reserves, amounting to just 31 megawatts yesterday, according to the Web site of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.

“We’re trying to bring in more investments for energy generation because Mindanao experienced shortage in power supply in the first semester of the year which greatly affected businesses,” Mr. Paguio said.

He said a power shortage is costly, not only due to lost man-hours and disrupted, delayed production — which, in turn, means lost customers — but also because businesses have to pass on the cost of remedial measures. “If we’re talking about generators that some businesses have acquired or will be acquiring, then they would have to recover the cost in the price of their products,” Mr. Paguio said.

Mindanao’s energy security, he added, lies not only in ensuring sufficient capacity, but also in having “a mix of energy sources — hydro, coal, geothermal, solar, etc.”

The conference will also seek investments in agriculture, in order to help push the plan of making Mindanao the country’s food production hub. This thrust, he said, requires “more diversity of crops and establishment of additional mariculture parks.”

Ruben A. Vegafria, conference director, said this thrust also involves building up the island’s processing sector, which will add value to farm products.

Mr. Paguio also cited the need for “additional processing for…mining products” to increase value.

Miguel B. Varela, chairman emeritus of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in the same briefing that the conference will draw up resolutions that will recommend to President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III how best to improve the business environment of Mindanao. — KAM