^^yeah, In my case kinahanglan ko ug sige ug refresh para ma view ang page.

lagi.. cge "Warning: mysqli_set_charset() [function.mysqli-set-charset (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/function.mysqli-set-charset)]: invalid object or resource mysqli in /includes/class_core.php on line 1050"

I'm here in the cementery, online pa rin... :lol::lol:

dala kag laptop cementeryo??? nah target naka sa mga kawatan!

ya, yesterday.. ok raman sad kay med u exclusive man to nga cemetery.. :cheers:

dala kag laptop cementeryo??? nah target naka sa mga kawatan!

may narinig ako na local music ng cdo. i like that song kaso di ko alam kung sinong kumanta or the exact title of the song. parang orange and lemons ang dating na english ang lyrics and sa chorus part naay bisaya. di ko gaanong na-gets ang sinabi ng dj... parang "walking confession" or confusion ang title by canapin??? ambot. tabang!!!

Melindo added to big Araneta card
By Joaquin Henson
Saturday, November 3, 2007

Unbeaten WBO Asia-Pacific minimumweight champion Milan Melindo of Cagayan de Oro will join Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista, A. J. Banal and Michael Domingo in the blockbuster Araneta Coliseum card on Dec. 2, it was announced by promoter Noli Eala yesterday.

Eala said Melindo’s foreign opponent will be known next week and assured he won’t be a patsy.

“We’re excited that Melindo will fight in the undercard,” said Eala. “He’s a future world champion and we want the fans to see what he can do in the ring. We’re not looking for an easy opponent. We’re looking for someone who can put Melindo to the test.”

Melindo, 19, has a 13-0 record, with four KOs, and his last two bouts ended inside the distance as he victimized Ariel Tadena and Nuapayak Sakkririn, both in the fourth round. He turned pro in 2005 and has beaten the likes of veterans Felix Marfa, Alex Aroy and Michael Rodriguez.

Eala said preparations are underway to make the Big Dome card a memorable and historic event. Sponsors tickets are selling for P5,000 and special ringside seats for P2,500. General admission tickets are P100 each.

“We’re putting up a 15-foot inflatable outside the Araneta Coliseum and producing a four-part primer on ABC-5,” said the former PBA commissioner who heads Third Force Promotions. “We’re tapping the Zippers made up of four sexy dancers, who were recently featured in Maxim Magazine, to promote the show on TV and live shows. They’ll be demonstrating the sport of zipping which combines playing with fire and something like baton-twirling. Our training day will be on Nov. 30 at the Mall of Asia and we’re arranging for another major site. We’re setting up a VIP section in the coliseum, transforming the area near the south entrance into a hospitality lounge where food and drinks will be served to special guests. We’re also inviting foreign celebrities.”

Eala said talks are ongoing with the US internet protocol company NetVision to air the fights live on video streaming.

“We’re starting the fights at about 10 a.m., now a habit for Filipino boxing fans who watch live satellite feeds from the US on Sunday mornings,” said Eala. “That will allow us to tap the prime time market in the US. We estimate about 20,000 to 50,000 hits and if each subscriber pays just $5, we’re in for a nice windfall.”

Eala said negotiations are going on with Solar Sports to air the Nonito Donaire-Luis Maldonado fight for the IBF flyweight title in jumbo screens inside the Big Dome during a break in the card. Donaire’s title defense will be held in Connecticut.

Eala said he is arranging for a top-notch ring announcer for the show. Candidates are Jimmy Lennon Jr. and Patricia Rosario, known as the world’s most beautiful ring announcer.

“We’re producing a quality event,” said Eala. “Even the fighters’ call-ins will be unique with lots of lights and sounds. Most of all, we’ve got quality bouts. We want to show the world we can put up a first-class card in Manila and Filipino fans will support it.”

Bautista will headline the card, battling Mexico’s Antonio (Barrio) Meza in a comeback do-or-die match. Bautista, Banal and Domingo – now training in Cebu – will arrive in Manila on Nov. 27.

Eala disclosed that the consortium financing the Dec. 2 bill has been offered by international promoter Samson Lewkowicz to stage the IBF title eliminator between Z Gorres and Vic Darchinyan in Manila early next year.

The principal partners in the consortium are ABC-5 owner Tony Boy Cojuangco, banker Eric Tagle and Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim.

Eala said Darchinyan is asking for a purse of $30,000 to $50,000 to fight Gorres here. He added that Bautista and Banal will be included in the card if it materializes.

“It will depend on how Boom Boom and A. J. perform on Dec. 2,” said Eala. “If they win convincingly, we’ll put them in the undercard of Gorres’ fight. We’ll try to do the show after Manny Pacquiao’s next fight which is tentatively set on March 15. But it’s very encouraging that our group has been tapped by Lewkowicz because of the professional way we’re handling the Dec. 2 card.”

source (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Sports&p=49&type=2&sec=30&aid=20071102159)

^^ sa killerbee ba mo narinig yan kulas? kase marmaing local na bands pinapatugtog dun pati narin sa sandy 101

speaking of sandy napabato ila modeling contests? i love those! daming magaganda palage! :D

i remember noon fiesta yata yun or some sports meet like dual meet yata. may boxing sa pelaez mgahigh school pa... talagang maagang training nila

what cemetery is that? wow! exclusive hah! forbes park lugar hehhehe

Cagayan de Oro was the original "Boxing At The Park" at the Divisoria amphitheater....of which the concept of the National Search for Boxers was copied and produced the likes of Onyok Velasco and our very own Roberto Jalnaiz...

That's Tingog Kagay-An.....:cheers:

^^ let's just call it our private cemetery... :)

^^ guys, do you know the name of the local band ? mag download ako ng mp3 :)

^^ nangangarap akong mg boxer dahil doon :lol:

^^ guy, do you know the name of the local band ? mag download ako ng mp3 :)

there are lots of bands in CDO ...I think the program runs for an hour from 5-6pm yata...I heard many beautiful songs but I forgot the band names...

^^ nangangarap akong mg boxer dahil doon :lol:

buti na lang hanggang pangarap lang...baka masira yung face mo

^^ daily ba yon @gearX ? 5-6 PM ? sandy or killerbee ?

oh my, handsome version of "mani" sana ako :nuts:

yops marami ngang banda may hiphop panga eh! yung southside naalala ko noon

dba nandyan parin yang boxsing at the park> maraming tao plage dun. dun kase ako sumasakay pauwe sa may rika drugstore. anong banko ang nandun? nakalimutan ko na heheh

post kanaman ng pics ng sementeryo nyo :D

cemeteries in cdo:
greenhills
divine sheperd
oro gardens
chinese cemetery dun sa upper carmen
ano pa ba? yung nasa hayes diba inilipat na yun?

I think oro garden is the best in cdo.. wala akong pics eh

^^
abi nako sauna park nang oro gardens :lol:

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^^ nangangarap akong mg boxer dahil doon :lol:

ilang taon ka na ba? di pa siguro huli ang lahat.

:lol::lol::lol: iba na ang priorities ko ngayon kaysa before..

ilang taon ka na ba? di pa siguro huli ang lahat.

wow! sa ketkai bana @gors? wala palage ko kita ana

^^sa LKK north concourse mana.

Have our heartfelt welcome here @Ramini--Ang Batang Boronse. :cheers: You have reminded me now of my childhood days in regards to that Cebuano radio drama.

It seems you still never forget the place where you had breathed and opened your eyes first. ^^

Kagay-anon gyud ka! Tsada! :cheers:

:)Sakto ka Farirah, gusto ko nga balikan ang pagkabata ko kasi walang problema pag bata ka:lol::lol::lol:

For me, Kulafu is Medicinal Wine....:cheers:

Fighter wine yun ang sikat na ads nila na medicinal wine:):):) Dyan lang yan sa VisMin na wine wala yan dito sa Luzon.

39 Region 10 businesses receive DTI-CE seal

THE Department of Trade and Industry in Northern Mindanao gave recognition to 39 business establishments implementing good business practices in ceremonies held at one of the hotels in Cagayan de Oro City last Oct. 30.

DTI Regional Director Alicia V. Euseña said in 2006, only 16 establishments were awarded with four silver and 12 bronze seals.

However, this year, the number of awardees has more than doubled with 13 getting silver and 26 getting bronze. This means that more businesses in the region practice responsible entrepreneurship.

She said three establishments like NVM Marketing of Valencia City, Du EK Sam Inc., and Ruby Appliance Marketing of Camiguin beat their previous performances earning silver seals now from last year's bronze seals.

"Our compliments to these establishments who have improved their services and give better services to their clients for utmost customer satisfaction," she added.

The DTI-CE program caters to all business establishments nationwide that falls into its six categories, which include supermarkets, department stores, appliance centers, hardware stores, and service and repair shops that are DTI accredited.

The 39 awardees went through a series of evaluation and assessment by the committee based on certain criteria set by the department.

The DTI-CE committee is composed of the Consumernet chair, Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, DTI, and the City Treasurer's Office.

The bronze awards were presented to those establishments that compled with all Fair Trade Laws such as the Price Act, Consumer Act, Price Tag Law, and Product Standard/Import Commodity Clearance Laws and Regulations.

These establishments must also have functional consumer welfare desks (CWD).

The DTI 10 said the silver seal demands compliance with all bronze requirements plus a clean, orderly, safe and environment-friendly store/workplace.

The gold seal, however, requires establishments to be aligned with the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9000/14000 Certification that establishes evidence for quality management and environment management system.

source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/11/05/bus/39.region.10.businesses.receive.dti.ce.seal.html)

Team CU Placed 5th in the 1st Mechatronics National Skills Competition
By: Maridee Bitalac Adiong

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Capitol University represented the Cagayan de Oro Cluster in the first ever Mechatronics National Skills Competition held last September 24 and 25, 2007 at MRSP Office, ISSI Bldg, University of the Philippines, Diliman.

The team from CU was represented by Mark Anthony Mabanta and Marites Unabia both BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering 4th year students who won the Mechatronics Skills Competition-CDO Cluster held last July 2007 at MPSC. The team was coached by Engr. Richard Bacasmot in the CDO Cluster level and by Engr. Maridee Adiong in the national level.

MRSP stands for Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines. The teams represented were Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), DLSU, UP-Diliman, South Luzon State University (SLSU), AMA University, Marikina Polytechnic College, MSU-IIT – Industrial and Automation Control Engineering Technology (IACET), MSU-IIT – Mechatronics Engineering and Capitol University.

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It was quite an experience for the students to be exposed in this kind of skills competition. It strengthened their technical knowledge and gained new friends from other schools.

source (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

Fr. Antonio F. Moreno SJ Wins the best book award for the category of Spirituality and Ministry in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA)

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Fr. Antonio F. Moreno SJ won the best book award for the category of Spirituality and Ministry in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA) held during the 2007 Catholic Mass Media Awards last 25 October 2007 at the Assumption College Auditorium, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City. Fr Moreno’s book titled Church, State, and Civil Society in Postauthoritarian Philippines: Narratives of Engaged Citizenship was published by the Ateneo de Manila University Press in 2006.

The book was launched last year when Fr. Moreno was still the Vice President of Xavier University and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He is now the President of Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the first Cagayanon to reach such a position in a Jesuit University.

source (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

Xavier U’s performance in the Unigames

The Xavier University Delegation to the 12th National University Games in Bacolod City came home with their heads up.

Delegation Head and University Athletics Director Gerry Sabal was very happy with the performance of the teams especially Football, Table Tennis and Basketball.

The Men’s Football Team had a great performance in the Unigames as they missed the Semi-finals due to points.

After beating Visayas Powerhouse Silliman University 1-0, they drew with John B. Lacson University of Bacolod, 2-2 and DLSU-Manila 1-1. Unfortunately they bowed to West Negros College 6-0.

Table Tennis, though they bowed out of contention have everything to keep their heads up. According to Coach Julie Castillon, their losses were all decided with a 5th and final set and they only lost by 2 points.

The Basketball Team was able to improve their performance as they were able to grab a couple of wins despite being placed in the “group of death.”

“In the other brackets, it was only one strong Manila teams then the other teams were not that strong,” Coach Rocky Calingin explained. “It was only in our bracket that we had the champions from all-over the country,” he added.

Xavier was bracketed with the Pampanga Provincial Champions University of Angeles Foundation, Metro Manila’s Lyceum, Bacolod’s Inter-School and reigning National Inter-Collegiate Champions West Negros College, Dumaguete’s Inter-School Champion Silliman University and Davao’s Inter-School Champion University of Mindanao.

In their 1st game, Xavier played against Lyceum in a tightly contested game. Lyceum emerged as the winner of the very physical game.

Xavier was able to bounce back as they beat Silliman University. They then bowed to UAF and WNC then capped of their trip by beating the Powerhouse team of Davao, the University of Mindanao Aguilas.

UM is a very strong team. They have been to the national championships numerous times. Ateneo de Davao University has not even won a single game against this team.

In Mindanao, we can safely say that UM is the number 1 team. Xavier beating UM does not necessarily mean they are number 1 now. It just boost their morale.

“The exposure of the team in the University Games means a lot for the players,” Sabal explained. “It will be a big help as the team participates in the Loyola Cup and the Mayor’s Cup,” he added.

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Aside from the 3rd Annual St. Ignatius de Loyola Cup which is set to open on November 17, another Inter-school league is on-going.

The 1st Mayor Constantino Jaraula Cup opened last Saturday, .November 3 at the MPSC Gym.

The same schools that participated in the Loyola Cup has expressed their intentions to join the Mayor’s Cup

source (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

An Invitation to join the 1st Cagayan de Oro Fondant Cake Decorating Contest
By Chef Ed DyChauco, Pots'n'Pans

Peotraco Industries, makers of quality food ingredients for baking and cake decorating is conducting a “Fondant Cake Decorating Contest” this coming November 15, 2007, at the Atrium of the Limketkai Mall. This will be done during the Southland Food Travel & Hospitality Exposition ’07 (Southfoodex), a 3 day activity which will showcase the best of Mindanao.

Edgar S. Dychauco, Chairman, Peotraco’s Cake Decorating Contest, said the theme of the contest will be “Christmas” and it is open to both students and professionals. There will be 2 categories and ingredients to be used in this live cake decorating contest will be provided by Peotraco Industries (powdered sugar, gummix, glucose, glycerine, cornstarch, coloring, décor sugar) except for the fake dummy cakes. Please check attached guidelines.

It is our pleasure to invite one and all to join and take part in this very first and exciting contest sponsored by a national company based in Manila.

We will have a briefing on November 13, 2007 at 2:00pm at Sentro 1860 Restaurant, along Don A Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City to discuss concerns regarding the contest.

Fabulous and exciting prizes will be given away to the top three (3) winners and consolation prizes to all participants.

This contest is being organized by Pots & Pans Home Bake & Coffee Shop, a Peotraco product user, endorser & supplier in Cagayan de Oro City since 1976.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pots & Pans at 858-4209 or 724-674. email at potsnpans1975@yahoo.com


source (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?art_id=1751&sec_id=6&cat_id=14)

Ang dami palang meaning yan.. :)

Kaya nga dapat wag tayo malito kasi sa davao region ang "Choy" is a street language that connotes someone who is an addict. :) :) :)

Oblivion

In the mid to the late 90's, there was one such band that became a byword in the CDO music scene. The band named Oblivion.

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Their status can be considered in the CDO music scene as legendary. Winning battle of the bands competitions left and right, representing the city in Mindanao finals competition, only to be rebuked by hometown favorites from Davao every time the competition was held in Davao.

The band was so good that they were even given the opportunity to have a barangay tour all over the city just to have their music shared to fellow kagayanons in every nook and corners of the city.

Their voices got noticed by a couple of producers. One foreigner even bankrolled their unofficial debut album, an album that consisted of songs written by the band and other composers. The album was good enough for its intentions, which was for a fund raising project for the Homeless kids of CDO. With that recording experience, their lead guitarist decided to invest on recording equipments and study the art of recording.

After a few years that passed by along with the band’s busy gig skeds, the band was finally able to sit together and record their official debut album, Oblivion: Echoes of the Mind. The album was filled with killer guitar wails and chord progressions reminiscent of the band named Dreamtheater, one of their influences.

Tracks that stood out were Shadows, Runaway, and the moving ballad Times Goes By. While the quality of this record was not that good, it was still good enough for their number of fans who would enjoy listening to their songs in the comforts of their CD players all over and over again.

This was their initial experimental "Indie" offering. And like all initial "Indie" offerings, this never made it to Manila. But they achieved what they wanted to achieve, and that was to be able to share their music to their followers.

A few years later, the band decided to record and produced their second album, and which would also be their last. The album The Crucifixion would be the band's final offering. With a better sound quality than the first album, the songs Shadows, and Runaway were re-issued.

While its carrier single Crucifixion would lead the whole theme of the album, which was the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This was the band's last stand. With no clear organization and direction of the CDO music scene, the band eventually broke up.

Their lead guitarist went on for a solo project. The experimental album aptly titled CDO BLUES PROJECT, an album full of Visayan lyrics (An album that could rival Budoy's Jr. Kilat) heralded by the song Manang. This was the legendary story of Oblivion.


Nuncyspungen

While Oblivion never really made it to Manila, there was another CDO band that got that far. Nuncyspungen would be the first CDO alternative rock band that would gain national prominence. Before the big break came, the band has been seen touring all over the Viz-Min archipelago with their brand of Art-Rock music, gaining a decent following.

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They gained new fans in the process when their "Indie" album was released and distributed prominently at a local Music record bar, bannered by the hit song “One Grand of Something”, which kept the entire CDO city abuzz.

With that kept in check, the band decided to bravely appear one day at NU107 and handed their demos personally. Their song was played in NU's In the Raw and caught some ears listening. Their big break came when PULP magazine's homegrown segment featured them.

Their "Indie" efforts paid off nicely. Even before Pulp recognized them, the band had already solidified their fan base and core support group through friends, relatives, and their peers. The PULP feature would be their springboard for the band to be plastered on the nation's consciousness. They got invited in big and essential rock events all over the country like PULP Summer Slam and others. MTV Philippines featured them on their MTV Siesta show, and from there, they became known in Metro Manila's Rock circle.

With their fast rising popularity, the band managed to snag a recording deal with a Cebu based recording company named Lighter Records (home label of Urbandub and other Cebu bands) via their Self-Titled album Nuncyspungen.

The album featured the same songs from their "Indie" release. Currently, the band is undergoing personnel changes, and is on a brief hiatus. Nuncyspungen opened the doors for CDO bands. Manila bands would figuratively call them as "That band from Cagayan de Oro."

source (http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/112/24/)

Tabularaza

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As of the present times, there are a couple of CDO bands that just came out with an album under respectable recording companies (Record companies that could bring their music outside of CDO). One is Tabularaza, who is signed under Cebu's Daybreak Records. Tabularaza is a power alterna-pop band that has catchy songs at par with other well recognized bands. They just recently released their official third album called Shewowah bannered by their single of the same name “Shewowah”. They also recently concluded a nationwide tour in promoting their album which gave them rave reviews from those who were able to come across their music.

Tabularaza’s album has many potential sleeper hits that are just awaiting decent radio play in order for it to be appreciated more. While not entirely a new band (they have produced Independent albums in the past and even made it to NU's In the Raw show) it is just now that they are getting the good breaks. Tabularaza even became the first band from CDO to entirely shoot a music video here in the city and have it released in major music video channels nationwide. The band has also been getting media mileage from various national magazines such as Pulp and Fudge. Tabularaza is well recognized as the leader of the pack of fresher new generation of CDO bands who are trying to invade the nation’s consciousness.



Thoughts And Notions

Another one is Thoughts And Notions, a female fronted band, which released their debut album In Awe of His Amazing Love through Praise Music. The band is CDO's 1st ever-Christian Contemporary Music Pop-Rock band. The band is highly influenced by Jars of Clay and Sixpence None the Richer, both giants in their country's CCM scene. The band's carrier single “My Love Song” is being played by NU's Against the Flow show as well as other radio stations in Manila, Cebu, and Davao (Like The Edge Radio).

Basically, Thoughts And Notions’ songs are best described as songs that aim to help uplift wounded souls, where most of their debut album’s songs talk about their faith, Christian Faith to be exact. While there are common stereotypes about Christian bands and Christian Music, Thoughts And Notions has surprisingly blew their audiences away with their refreshing take of their self written Christian themed songs. Their music is best described as a cross between Pop Rock, Alternative Rock, and Acoustic Music. Fish Magazine (a Christian magazine published by Bo Sanchez) has even began comparing them to other well recognized female fronted bands such as Moonstar88 and the Craeons and is saying that the band shows a lot of promise. The band is currently busy preparing for future gigs and Mall tours that would put them on the consciousness of Kagayanons before jumping on to other places.



Drizzle

Still, another CDO band that made waves in the nation’s music scene is the Pop Rock band named Drizzle (formerly called Coffee and Cream). They began their storied career after releasing an indie album that contained 10 tracks of brilliant Pop-rock tunes which topped the charts in local music stations here in CDO before flying to Manila to gain more exposure. The band members are grizzled veterans in CDO’s local gigging circle which would conveniently give them the much valued experience in surviving Metro Manila’s fast life.

The band has recently released their album under Galaxy Records entitled Love without Logic. They are best recognized for their songs “Number 3” and their recently released second single “Ikaw Lang”. Drizzle is currently recognized as the biggest band that CDO has ever produced as they were able to crossover to mainstream media with their various appearances on National TV. They also have an excellent music video out for the song Number 3 in top music video channels across the country. Drizzle’s music offers a fresh take on the marriage of Pop Music and Alternative music as evidenced by their lead guitarist which formerly was from the legendary CDO rock alternative band called Oblivion. Drizzle is on its way to creating a storm as they currently moves around Manila doing mall tours in promoting their album.



Fayeed Tan

CDO also has their own Jason Mraz/John Mayer sound alike by the name of Fayeed Tan. Fayeed Tan is credited to be the man responsible in birthing CDO’s newest catchy nationalistic anthem called “Chuy” which is currently being used as the theme song of a locally produced entertainment show from ABS-CBN. Fayeed Tan has recently released his debut album called Di Na Magiisa under his own indie label Mindatone records. Several of his songs in this album topped the local radio charts here in CDO and are still being played massively to date. His live set is also one of those fun to watch because his energy is infectious. And just like Tabularaza, he was also able to release a music video that was shot entirely here in CDO with no less than former Miss Teen Philippines title holder Stephanie Sol (who also hails from CDO) playing the female lead to Fayeed. Fayeed’s musical skills are also one to hear for because of his uncanny knack for creating beautiful sounding arrangements to his songs that are rare nowadays.

While his album might not have been massively distributed nationwide as of this writing, I am sure that before the year ends, it will eventually get picked up by an interested label to give it a fighting chance to be distributed nationwide. So as of the moment, the only way to hear this musical gem is to watch his music video on your favorite music channels or visit his friendster accounts.



Southrace

There’s also this versatile rock band that has an assortment of repertoire which includes Classic, Pop, Alternative, Screamo, named Southrace. They were able to release their Independent debut album locally called Freshwound with the help of a local Radio Station. Although their album is so “Do It Yourself”, the band has a lot of potential. They even have several Bisayan songs that can surely give Cebuano BizRock (Bisaya Rock) bands a run for their money.

What makes this band impressive is that they could shift one particular rock genre to the other with relative ease. They also remain proud to their Mindanaoan roots that they intentionally named their band Southrace as an ode to their hometown. The screamo song “Day You Fade Away” stood out among the rest of the songs on the album with its well thought off arrangements.

source (http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/138/23/)

2007 will also going to be a big year for CDO bands


Switch

With the upcoming release of perhaps the most anticipated album of the year. CDO Industrial Rock band Switch is set to release their debut album within the year under Lighter Records. Switch is currently the most talked about band from Cagayan de Oro as evidenced by their full packed gigs and S.R.O crowds in Metro Manila’s gig spots. Switch has effectively pierced the nations ears with their synth induced music and an electronic setup. The band is one of its’ kind as it consists of only two members, both local legends in their hometown (One of them is also that guy from Oblivion and Drizzle).

Pulp Magazine has been raving about their music and has even surprisingly featured the band in their Magazine with a Six-page spread, by far, the largest exposure ever for a CDO band in a national magazine. And they were given that warm exposure despite not having released an album just yet. People will best remember them for their song “Reconnect” from the World Battle of the Bands Pulp CD giveaway that came free upon purchasing a copy of Pulp Magazine months back. Switch has also been lined up to play in this year’s edition of Pulp Summer Slam, making them the second CDO band to play in such a huge event (the other being Nuncyspungen).

And what even makes Switch more respectable for CDO bands is that they recorded their album entirely at a newly opened recording studio here in Cagayan de Oro City, which is slowly making the city become the music capital of Industrial Rock as some pundits are beginning to say. Switch is definitely the band to watch for this year.



Gasulina

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And of course the band highly touted and considered to be CDO's hottest band of the moment, Gasulina, a dance rock, alternative funk outfit that is set to fill the airwaves with their songs that are local hits like Fueled and the Pill, who is just waiting across the bend to be discovered by a major recording company. (They were recently featured on Fudge Magazine).

They just recently concluded their Manila tour of duty wherein they were able to amazingly hold their own against more popular bands. And how could they not? When the band members came from different veteran CDO bands themselves? Notably with the two of them being ex-members of that CDO band that started it all for CDO bands, Nuncyspungen. Think of it as the coming together of local legends to form a superband (Traces of Velver Revolver and Audioslave anyone?) They are definitely CDO’s next big thing. Record execs should give these guys their ears before other get to them first.

And more from the local front, there are a host of a dozen bands all waiting for their turn to have their music recorded, produced, and be heard. Some of them have even independently produced and is selling their own albums like Peachfuzz. There's also a tight group of SKA/Punk/Emo bands that meets and plays regularly such as the Superflirts, and Kaapin which is heavily supported by the underground Corridor Music Group. There’s the recently re-energized Swerve, which is now being fronted by a female vocalist who was a classmate of mine way back in high school. The Nirvana sounding grunge rock band called Twin Chickens, which is incidentally managed by a good friend of mine. Screamo act K9 which sounds so great. Folk Pop Tribal outfit Grupong Laya, which is giving tribal music new life here in CDO.

All in all, the CDO music scene is quite alive and well. I guess it only takes a matter of time before we could duplicate the success of Cebu's local music scene. All we need is more unity from the bands and more love from our fellow Kagayanon brethrens as well as more genuine support from the Radio stations and DJs (no favoritisms please) and a well-managed Band organization (I have some ideas on these). But that is for another story.

And oh yeah, before I forget, I invested on recording equipments and currently setting up a studio (with my lifetime savings) that hopefully would be able to help the local music scene's voices be heard! This is where Switch will be recording their album.

source (http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/138/23/)

The Superflirts

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Out from the busy streets of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, rises this nine-piece ska outfit, The Superflirts. Influenced by the pioneers of early Jamaican ska, the British two-tone movement, as well as the sultry beats of New Orleans jazz and the groovy Detroit motown. The band also gives homage to rock n’ roll, punk, cha-cha and big band swing as their musical preferences. Musically inspired by foreign acts like The Skatalites, Prince Buster, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires, Justin Hinds and the Dominoes, Laurel Aitken, Desmond Dekker, The Wailers, Jazz Jamaica Allstars, The Specials, The Selecter, The English Beat, The Bodysnatchers, Madness, The Toasters, Bad Manners, Hepcat, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra; and local Philippine artists like Shuffle Union, Coffeebreak Island, Neighbors, Brownbeat All-Stars, Jeepney Joyride, Skabeche, Ruska, Run Lucy Run and the legendary heroes of ska in the Philippines, Put3ska a.k.a “Manila’s Finest”. Even though the band’s brand of music pretty much sounds like Jamaican and British, they are still very much a proud product of the local scene in Cagayan de Oro City.

The Superflirts was formed in April of 2004, but it was in November of 2003 that the band was first conceptualized by co-founders Francis Tahud on vocals and Pete Galupo on keyboards. These two guys along with old time friend and band mate John Cando on bass came up together, and since the three were already band mates back in high school in a four-piece ska/reggae act named Wenkatapi, the connection with each other was very easy. They were still in the process of looking for members since the plan was to make a ska band with a brass section.

One time, during a class in Filipino at Ateneo de Cagayan University, Francis Tahud and a classmate were talking about how great Put3ska was back then in their glory days and the experience of his classmate when he saw Put3ska performed live. Because of this light-bulb-moment conversation, Francis Tahud saw that the one he was talking to is the perfect fit for the band, and without hesitations, he then immediately recruited his classmate to play the guitars. This then-classmate of his is Francis Ramos, the leader and the heart and soul of the band. On the other hand, Pete Galupo was able to look for a drummer and recruited the services of Andy Maglinao, but for some personal reasons, Andy was not able to continue long with the band. Francis Ramos then took charge of the recruitment process, and soon after searching the entire neighborhood, he found RR Gaylo and asked him to join the band as a drummer. After a failed attempt in searching the entire city, this time for a trumpeter, Francis Ramos was surprised to find out that the man the band was looking for was just sitting beside him in his classroom, it turned out to be that his classmate was a trumpeter, this was Patrick Inotao. Patrick was a member of the Ateneo de Cagayan Marching Band, and because of his access with the “horny guys” in the school’s marching band, he then brought in two more of his fellow cohorts, Bell Govico on trombone and Earl Bacabis on tenor sax. The Superflirts was then complete with eight members and ready to ska.

After many nights of gigging and traveling, the band encountered its first set back when some of the members had to bid farewell for different reasons. These were Bell Govico, RR Gaylo, and Pete Galupo. Bell Govico had to leave the band because of his relocation to Cebu City, RR Gaylo had to manage their family business which made him very busy and soon left the band for good, and Pete Galupo, one of the band’s founding member, gave his final goodbye to the band to concentrate more on his studies. This key members’ exit made the band lay-low for awhile. But as luck would struck, the band found new blood who were willing to carry the torch and continue the fire burning that the band started. These were Kevin Billedo on trombone, Leroy Llenas on keyboards, Henry Vergara on drums, and Van Allena on alto sax. The Superflirts was then again complete and again ready to ska, but this time more cohesive, more intense and a nine-piece unit.

They were first introduced in the underground circuit under the banner of Corridor Music Group. It was through these underground gigs that the band made a name for itself which was to the delight of the audience; from the young and the old, the white collars and the blue collars, and the fashionable and the unfashionable, they embraced gladly the sound of the band. The fun and festive music these guys create during their on-stage performances defines the Visayan term “lingaw”, which means fun. The ambiance they exhibit amplifies the people into a ska-frenzy groove that transcends deep down the soul and stay stuck there for a long time.

To all the curious souls, the meaning behind the band’s name is quite simple and literal. It came from an inspiration of how the way rudeboys and rudegirls dance to the beat of ska. When they groove to the music, they all look very “flirty”. To give it more angst and to fuel the name, the word “super” was added, hence The Superflirts.

It was no stopping The Superflirts as they played around the bars in Cagayan de Oro City and toured ruthlessly the roads of Mindanao. They visited neighboring cities like Iligan, Malaybalay, and Davao several times and even headlined major events with other mainstream bands from Manila and Cebu. Having been featured in magazines, given TV and radio exposures, the band still pushes hard to break the boundaries and spread the sweet sound of ska outside their hometown.

Now, after all the lineup changes, after all the traveling, after all the gigging, after all the issues, and after all the problems, the band still remains strong and intact. The Superflirts have set a trend in which they conjure that playing music should be fun and hassle-free by allowing each members’ creative juice to flow and by looking out for each other as band mates and as good friends. They do not force their music to be loved by the many, but makes the true fans appreciate it even better. Keeping it simple by all means is the main formula of this unit. Easy music for everybody. These nine guys – Francis R, John, Francis T, Patrick, Earl, Kevin, Leroy, Henry and Van - along with their passion for music and the love for ska have brought them together. The fire still burns in them and the story of The Superflirts still continues…

source (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=2291210)

ive personally heard of grupong laya.

their more nto tribal, indigenous sounds :D

their music is unique you gotta hear them

Fr. Antonio F. Moreno SJ Wins the best book award for the category of Spirituality and Ministry in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA)

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Fr. Antonio F. Moreno SJ won the best book award for the category of Spirituality and Ministry in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA) held during the 2007 Catholic Mass Media Awards last 25 October 2007 at the Assumption College Auditorium, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City. Fr Moreno’s book titled Church, State, and Civil Society in Postauthoritarian Philippines: Narratives of Engaged Citizenship was published by the Ateneo de Manila University Press in 2006.

The book was launched last year when Fr. Moreno was still the Vice President of Xavier University and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He is now the President of Ateneo de Zamboanga University, the first Cagayanon to reach such a position in a Jesuit University.

source (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

wow! sikat pala tong si fr moreno ha! sabagay jesuits are really popular and powerful? in the philippines hehe!

oi chix o :D

Switch

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A solo project concieved by IQ during the late 90's constructed of gritty samples,synthesizers, keyboards, thundering drum machines, putrid yet melodic vocals, heavy slashing guitars and unconventional studio processing as a tool of chaotic expression. Their crushing sound influenced by the gods of industrial-dance-metal music, Ministry, NIN, KMFDM, Nitzer ebb,Alec Empire,Godflesh, to the 80's Depeche mode, Duran Duran, New order,the Cure,Cindy Lauper, Suzanne Vega,Eurythmics and 90's Grunge. "The music is nothing new... but we do try to make it sound a bit different from what is on the local scene... "

source (http://www.myspace.com/switchcdo)

Smoking Kangaroos

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Smoking Kangaroos - A local OPM alternative and punk band born with friendship and of course a lot of beer..wheeww that was tough! Started in 2003 with Jam on drums, Lyle on bass, Jason on rhythms and back-up vocals, Ferdie on lead guitar, and Lei on lead vocals. It soon ended up merging some of the members from their brother band Eavesdrop. Aian, the drummer of Eavesdrop was imported to be the new bassist for the Kangaroos together with Keith as a substitute bassist. Although it was just a jamming session that formed the band and a lot of drinking..and it's really complicated! The rhythm guitarist was soon replaced with Lyle a.k.a “the lead man”, when Jason left for the US and Ferdie became the back-up vocals and rhythm guitarist for the group. They recorded their single song entitled 'Wasted Time' composed by their former lead guitarist. They also play revivals from the 80’s and the present. The band is settled in Cagayan de Oro and is proud to be part of the independent group of performers in the locality.

source (http://blasyferdy.blogspot.com/)

Marami na pala kayong homegrown talent noh.

May nakita ako dati sa mtv taga CDO na band nagperform hindi ko lang matandaan kung sino ang mga yun...

oi chix o :D

eto yung chix talaga....

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hmmm.. yummy... i hope wont find them in those smoking sections :lol:. masisira lang ang beauties nila sayang.:) :) :)

feeling ko nan dyan na si gearX sa pics.. **** PM lang gearX kong saan ka don.. :)

eto yung chix talaga....

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^^ ^^ may mp3 pala sla sa net.. na download ko na.. yehey :) , thanks sa list @ gearX ...

^^ ^^ may mp3 pala sla sa net.. na download ko na.. yehey :) , thanks sa list @ gearX ...

yup...naka network sila lahat sa myspace.com..meron ding sa Corridor Music :cheers:

I will sign up for myspace nalang.. kasi friendster and facebook lang yon sa akin...

yup...naka network sila lahat sa myspace.com..meron ding sa Corridor Music :cheers:

Thoughts And Notions

Thoughts And Notions Pinoy Banda’s first featured upcoming band in the Philippines local music scene. The group is plays pop-rock in the tradition of Jars of Clay and Sixpence None the Richer.

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Thoughts and Notions’ Sounds?

Pop-Rock

Band History

The band hails from Cagayan de Oro. The band is a product and brainchild of Jasper Lloyd Tan and Wilbert Tan. They originally started this project as a fund Raising project not knowing that they would get positive and rave reviews from their more than satisfied listeners.

Band Members

Thrina Dimaano - Vocals
Tim Marquez - Lead Guitar
Alvin Carreon - Bass
Adonis Berongoy - Drums
Ericson Gloria - Session Guitar


Other Infos

The group has been featured in a number of music related internet sites, including PhilMusic, Fliptues and Praise.
Featured on both ABS CBN and GMA7
On March 1 2006, Praise Music officially released their full length debut album

source (http://www.pinoybanda.com/category/band-feature/page/2/)

A Filipina Kagay-anon star on the rise
By Bob on Dec 27, 2005 in People, News

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SHE has been described as exotic and enigmatic. Fans have written that they have shown up on times when the band she is an opening act, dreading the thought of agonizing through another not so interesting opening act, but when her band came onstage and the audience saw her, opinions and feelings changed drastically.

By the time the opening band finished their set, the audience felt they just had a religious experience.

She is a rising star of the musical world. She is Mariqueen “Queenie” Maandig, daughter of Jun and Lucy Arrabaca Maandig of Cagayan de Oro City.

She is the other lead singer for the band West Indian Girl. She was recently featured in a news release in the San Diego Union Tribune.

The press release stated that although fellow lead singer Mariqueen Maandig did not join the band until November 2004–after the debut record was released–on stage, her sultry voice and looks complement Rob James as he warbles whimsical lyrics.

West Indian Girl, a band formed in 2002 in Los Angeles is rapidly gaining a wide fan base. Propelled by the writing of musically talented Francis Ten and Rob James (fellow lead singer) who first met in Detroit, the band explores themes of transcendental and romanticism in its music.

“Bliss, joy and revelation” is how Rob describes his band. Francis categorizes the band as a positive one that jams.

The band’s self-titled debut album was given four stars by EOM (evolution of music) review. Their sound has been described as the happy offspring of a gentle Jane’s Addiction and the Chemical Brothers, with touches of the Sundays, the Verve and new-school Whale.

source (http://www.mindanao.com/blog/?p=585)

AEGIS, they came and they conquered and it was worth the money
By Marisse Panlilio of MPE

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Yes, they came and they conquered. Who would have thought. I must admit I was introduced to this group only twice via TFC, not familiar with any of their songs/hits, I hesistantly obliged to spend my Saturday evening with 16 of my friends. What a pleasant surprise. Boy did they deliver.

What's in a name? A lot! The name Aegis is synonymous to the masses - madlang people - colloquial term. Their songs are heartwarming, social conscious songs that reach the depths of the Pinoys inner emotions.

The audience sang along, laughed with them and was 200% attentive from start to finish. Their repertoire was as diverse as the members themselves. Juliet and Mercy, if you don't already know are sisters from Cagayan De Oro, keyboard player Stella is from Misamis Occidental, drummer Vilma hails from Manila, Weng - bass player is my kababayan from Pampanga and lead guitar player and the only rose among the thorns, Rey is from Leyte.

In spite of their hectic schedule, the energy and stamina Juliet/Bunso exhibited was unbelievable. Hats off to Juliet. I am sure everybody was mesmerized as I was. The show became extemporaneous when members of the audience put in their special requests after the siblings' invite.

Another side of Juliet and Mercy is the gift of comedy. For a small price- in dollars of course (wink) they obliged and sang special requests and at one point Juliet dragged Rey's guitar case center/front of stage for a safe place for their Benjamin's ($'s).

From the roster of songs, the tightness of the band and the versatility of Juliet and Mercy - Halik ng Aegis is one for the books. Walang ere, walang quieme-ieme.

Too bad to those who turned down my invitation. I thought too of our fellow Jerseyites and New Yorkers who in one way or the other did not support this group. "Bakya naman", "Baduy naman", "Pang masa" were some of the comments. In music there is no baduy, no bakya. Music is food for the soul, race, religion, economic status is irrelevant. Music is universal.

The evening turned out to be superbly entertaining- one worth remembering with the Grim Bottle, Ciello's Rhythm, Camile Velasco of American Idol fame as guest performers and the stars of the evening, AEGIS this concert was one worth remembering.

source (http://www.carouselpinoy.com/notesandreviews3.html)

The Fil-Am Idol: Double mint lady

Wouldn't everything be better if we could just all "love life, seek knowledge and not squander our time?" It's a Pollyanna- way of thinking, I'll grant you that, but if you happen to be Camile Velasco, American Idol (AI) Season Finalist, you might just come up with the same message, too. Consider this, Velasco, 20, is not your typical American, Filipino or Filipino-American girl next door. Though proud of her Filipino heritage she is quick to quip, "I’m also part Irish, part Spanish." She left High School at 16 and got her GED. She first realized she could sing at age 10 with her younger sister of three years. But it was no revelation. She actually thought that it wasn’t a big deal, believing that everybody could sing, since everybody in her family did. She was never encouraged, was never a part of a choir, no piano lessons much less voice lessons. "I learned to play by ear."

And is it quite possible that in this laid back environment in which practically everyone sings a star awaits to shine brightly? How about maybe differently? Sharing lunch with Velasco had me thinking differently. How differently? Let me first describe how she came in, on time, in fact a bit earlier than the scheduled press con at Perlas ng Silangan. No manager, no publicist not even a friend (American style girl power or Pinoy style to act as alalay). Looking almost out of an 80’s movie set, sort of Molly Ringwald back from an Island vacation. The curly hair, silver jewelry, black top with the falling-off-the-shoulder effect but her short nails were painted green, of the Rastafarian origin. The not so tight, hugging jeans are of this day and age, low rise and it becomes her. She describes herself as a normal 20 year old: "I’m just like everybody else." Life before AI was an IHOP restaurant in Maui Mall, which her family owns. With an infectious grin she adds, "everybody is crazy in his or her own right, we’re all put in the world to make the best of it." Admittedly she claims she shops at Vintage clothing shops. Nothing big or fancy, just little things. No wardrobe consultant either. As I struggle to take down notes, the rhythm of her communication continues, not just words but with gestures, eye contact, kindness, a little bit of awe, cheery excitement. She’s an animated conversationalist, a pinoy trait? In her childhood at Haiku, Hawaii, something about her family dotingly calling her "Kengkoy." In parts “keng” and the “koy” but the “koy” stuck. Fans in Manila were quick to adopt this. I saw a black camera bag with the signature red, green, gold strap and matching “love ko si Koy” proclamation. She says, "I love it!" and giggles. Apparently the same Manila-based fans all welcomed her at the airport sporting uniform Rastafarian bracelets. The significance? "To me it represents peace and love." Velasco loves Reggae music but describes her music as urban jazz. Billie Holiday and other artists whose names she rattles off influence her art and music. She stresses she’s "still deciding what to be." She makes us aware of the fact that it takes a good fifty plus songs to get a good 12-song album. "One doesn’t come up with something right away." Asked for a song that she’s most connected to, after much pondering she came up with "Love of my life" by Queen.

"You will remember when this is blown over, And everything's all by the way, When I grow older, I will be there at your side, To remind how I still love you I still love you I still love you"

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Why Queen, why this song? "My mother loves the song, the voice, lyrics, short and awesome." Mom is the best. Mom is Rennie West originally from Cagayan de Oro whose entertainment background stems from being a screenwriter for Viva Films at some point. Camile excuses herself every now and then to answer her phone, only to murmur a quick "can I call you back? I’m in a meeting." Or to pose for photos with fans, play along with a kid and even join a group "happy birthday" singing for other restaurant patrons. But Velasco's upbeat way of thinking about life has produced an equally upbeat result that doubles her chances for success.

How has the generation of the music video affected this rising star? Set aside the images of fur and pearls, the concept of life as a big party. Velasco saw music videos in a positive light. "Portraying a song in a visual avenue, it’s like portraying oneself as an artist, putting a message."

The result? A very likeable, down-to-earth performer. She did not complain, not even once about being interrupted multiple times for photos and autographs while having lunch. Lunch the Filipino way, I noted that she ate her sinigang with rice unlike my US-born hubby who ate his like regular soup.

Ritchie Siong of Ladera Ranch, California had never been to Perlas ng Silangan before. He was visiting a cousin in New York and happened to come by for lunch. He did the “double mint look” when he caught a glimpse of Velasco. "What a pleasant surprise," he exclaimed. "I’ve seen her on TV, we even voted for her." American Idol not only opened doors for Velasco, it also opened her eyes to the reality of the business. Showing her techniques. Seeing the rough, superficial, "dog-eat-dog" world. But she can’t complain. It has also given her more confidence. (Prior to auditioning she had only been on stage three times!) Life after AI is awesome. She foresees about 3 to 5 years on tour, "I would love to be on the road traveling." Put her anywhere, on stage, behind the scenes, writing. She enjoys performing with live bands. Appreciates the essence, rawness of it. She’s very comfortable jamming.

Call her the double mint lady, not after the ads for the gum of the same name (you know: the singing twins. "Double your pleasure/Double your fun. . . . ") But because she is mint for (both) Filipinos and Americans plus you would have to give her a double look when you can, anyhow. Is she Pinay? Is she AI? She obviously enjoys the best of both worlds, but this is more than a grab for what’s easy to identify with. It's also doing what you’re good at. No matter how you see her, Velasco will always have a second card to play. She has an advantage. The music of her heart and mind. Staying grounded and connected to the world. Continue with her type of music that touches the soul and creates memories and maybe build a bridge through cultures. And if that works, why stop there? Yesterday American Idol, today, the Fil-Am communities of Jersey City. Tomorrow the whole world. Go, Koy!

source (http://www.carouselpinoy.com/notesandreviews3.html)

What Fighters Could Learn from Rene Barrientos
By Epifanio M. Almeda
PhilBoxing.com
24 Apr 2006

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“When my children who found job opportunities abroad asked me if I had the means to cover their transportation, I didn’t hesitate to answer yes to keep their minds off the problem I believed was mine to tackle”. So shared former WBC Junior Lightweight champion Rene Barrientos to about 3 of us attendees of the 1st GAB Philippine Boxing Convention (April 19-22, 2006) in Manila, Philippines who were privileged to talk with him in a corner of the convention site during one of our break periods.

This fatherly statement hit home because I have a son who is now asking me to help cover his transportation for abroad and my son is not hearing from me what Rene’s children heard from their father.

Rene confided that when his children asked the question, he didn’t have the amount needed for the trip. What he had was a piece of real estate he was able to purchase years back from the “little” earnings he made from boxing. The land has since increased in value by the time his kids needed the about P200,000 or so for the one-way trip.

It’s not easy to generate cash from a piece of real estate. Try the bankers. But Rene is not only the successful ring tactician who won the world boxing crown for himself and the country. After consulting with his children, he made an offer too good for a moneyed “financer” to pass up. A couple of million pesos worth of real estate will be the financer’s if at the end of 2 months the P200,000 loan will not be paid. The loan was paid before the 2 months were up from his children’s remittances.

Financial prudence earning fighters now should emulate

I’ve been reading about Rene Barrientos, the champ (to distinguish him from his namesake cousin who was an airline pilot) for years and so I thought I should not pass up the opportunity to hear him in person when I learned he was a convention delegate.

A friendly gentleman, he was very accommodating as I sought him for a chat about what he accomplished then and what he is doing now. About 2 fellow delegates joined us. We discussed the sad plight of some of our fighters including former champions who are now in dire financial streets.

Rene said that he listed his earnings from boxing and the total amount does not even reach P300,000. He knew that the money earned by a fighter takes little, if any, effort to lose. Recognizing likewise that there is a greater need for business acumen to successfully invest one’s earnings from prize fighting in a business undertaking, Rene opted for that simple alternative which requires of him only a little of such business wisdom. He bought a piece of land in Cagayan de Oro City where he resides and erected apartment units the earnings from which, aside from having financed all his 5 children’s earning their respective college degrees, even today support his family.

Rene was also able to buy from his approximately P300,000 earnings a piece of land located in the heart of Cebu City. He had received offers for this piece of prime real estate for P80,000 per square meter which he declined. This property likewise produces for him a couple of thousand pesos monthly income.

Not only did Rene save his hard earned boxing earnings, he made the amount grow many times over to secure his family’s well being even in the years to come.

Learning from Rene

I learned from Rene a more fatherly approach to address my son’s “sonly” (is this word possible?) need.

Rene Barrientos should have a bigger audience of fellow fighters and speak about how he made his little earnings from boxing grow for the fighters to learn from.

With his good reputation as a former Junior Lightweight champion of the world intact, his fellow fighters and even boxing managers, promoters, trainers, GAB personnel, boxing officials and writers would, most probably, have their attention undivided for Rene Barrientos.

I wrote this piece as my initial contribution towards a boxer’s developing an interest in his own life after he retires from boxing. Anybody who has that opportunity to talk to a fighter now, please tell him about Rene Barrientos.

Boxing has given our country probably more honors than any other sport. We should care for our boxers’ welfare.

As Rene Barrientos aptly puts it, “without the boxer, where would you in whatever involvement in boxing you are in, be?”.

source (http://philboxing.com/news/list.articles.php?aid=316)

the jeep...
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the sign...
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view from Macahambus Gorge...
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canopy walk...
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close-up of canopy walk (don't close your eyes)...
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lunch time...
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kain na...
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shower room...
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thanks everyone.

thanks gearX. yes, kaapin pala yong narinig ko. the title of their song is something like "walking confession or confusion" sa tunog kagay-an.

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2007 will also going to be a big year for CDO bands


Switch

With the upcoming release of perhaps the most anticipated album of the year. CDO Industrial Rock band Switch is set to release their debut album within the year under Lighter Records. Switch is currently the most talked about band from Cagayan de Oro as evidenced by their full packed gigs and S.R.O crowds in Metro Manila’s gig spots. Switch has effectively pierced the nations ears with their synth induced music and an electronic setup. The band is one of its’ kind as it consists of only two members, both local legends in their hometown (One of them is also that guy from Oblivion and Drizzle).

Pulp Magazine has been raving about their music and has even surprisingly featured the band in their Magazine with a Six-page spread, by far, the largest exposure ever for a CDO band in a national magazine. And they were given that warm exposure despite not having released an album just yet. People will best remember them for their song “Reconnect” from the World Battle of the Bands Pulp CD giveaway that came free upon purchasing a copy of Pulp Magazine months back. Switch has also been lined up to play in this year’s edition of Pulp Summer Slam, making them the second CDO band to play in such a huge event (the other being Nuncyspungen).

And what even makes Switch more respectable for CDO bands is that they recorded their album entirely at a newly opened recording studio here in Cagayan de Oro City, which is slowly making the city become the music capital of Industrial Rock as some pundits are beginning to say. Switch is definitely the band to watch for this year.



Gasulina

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And of course the band highly touted and considered to be CDO's hottest band of the moment, Gasulina, a dance rock, alternative funk outfit that is set to fill the airwaves with their songs that are local hits like Fueled and the Pill, who is just waiting across the bend to be discovered by a major recording company. (They were recently featured on Fudge Magazine).

They just recently concluded their Manila tour of duty wherein they were able to amazingly hold their own against more popular bands. And how could they not? When the band members came from different veteran CDO bands themselves? Notably with the two of them being ex-members of that CDO band that started it all for CDO bands, Nuncyspungen. Think of it as the coming together of local legends to form a superband (Traces of Velver Revolver and Audioslave anyone?) They are definitely CDO’s next big thing. Record execs should give these guys their ears before other get to them first.

And more from the local front, there are a host of a dozen bands all waiting for their turn to have their music recorded, produced, and be heard. Some of them have even independently produced and is selling their own albums like Peachfuzz. There's also a tight group of SKA/Punk/Emo bands that meets and plays regularly such as the Superflirts, and Kaapinwhich is heavily supported by the underground Corridor Music Group. There’s the recently re-energized Swerve, which is now being fronted by a female vocalist who was a classmate of mine way back in high school. The Nirvana sounding grunge rock band called Twin Chickens, which is incidentally managed by a good friend of mine. Screamo act K9 which sounds so great. Folk Pop Tribal outfit Grupong Laya, which is giving tribal music new life here in CDO.

All in all, the CDO music scene is quite alive and well. I guess it only takes a matter of time before we could duplicate the success of Cebu's local music scene. All we need is more unity from the bands and more love from our fellow Kagayanon brethrens as well as more genuine support from the Radio stations and DJs (no favoritisms please) and a well-managed Band organization (I have some ideas on these). But that is for another story.

And oh yeah, before I forget, I invested on recording equipments and currently setting up a studio (with my lifetime savings) that hopefully would be able to help the local music scene's voices be heard! This is where Switch will be recording their album.

source (http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/138/23/)

^^GearX, are you the one who took those pictures?

How is Miss Maadig related to the owners of Maandig Beach???

by: Michelle Lyle

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Mayor Jaraula urges fire dept to strengthen disaster preparedness
by Sandra B. Tadeo/City Information Office
Date Published: 2007-11-05

City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula today, called on the Cagayan de Oro City Fire Department to strengthen its capability and readiness to respond to fire incidents in the city.

This even as newly appointed City Fire Marshall Jack M. Bigwil paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Jaraula this morning. F/Insp. Bigwil assumed the responsibility as city fire marshal following the transfer of former city fire marshal F/Chief Inspector Oscar Abecia to the regional office of the Bureau of Fire Protection. Mayor Jaraula said that the local fire department should institute initiatives that will strengthen the local fire officers’ capability and preparedness in responding to fire calls.

Among the initiatives that Mayor Jaraula wanted the local fire department to implement is the setting aside of one hour every day for the continuous training of fire officers along disaster preparedness as well as the regular check up of firefighting equipment to ensure effective response to fire incidents.

Mayor Jaraula also told the new city fire marshal to ensure that at least 50 percent of the total number of local fire officers shall be in the office in order to coordinate closely with other government agencies along the protection and safety of the local constituents.

Mayor Jaraula underscored that the Bureau of Fire Protection is an integral part of the entire public safety network and should therefore establish a strong linkage with other agencies not only in responding to cases of fire but more importantly, in the implementation of the provisions of the fire safety code. Together with City Fire Marshal Jack Bigwil in paying a courtesy visit to Mayor Jaraula this morning is F/Insp. Gadioso C. Milloria who is now the chief of the Operations Division of the Bureau of Fire Department in Region 10.

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php?page=news&id=790

Mayor Jaraula vows to stop flesh trade in Oro
by Sandra B. Tadeo/City Information Office
Date Published: 2007-11-05

City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula is determined to pursue a serious campaign against commercial sex in Cagayan de Oro .

He declared during this morning’s regular flag raising ceremony that he will order the closure of all night spots in the city that offer lewd shows and prostitution.

Mayor Jaraula said that it is about time that the city government puts a stop to night establishments that offer entertainments that tend to destroy the moral fiber of the local community. “It should be known to the world that the city can compete globally as a tourism destination even without the presence of the flesh trade here,” Mayor Jaraula pointed out. Mayor Jaraula said that the city can still attract more tourists to come to the city through its various interesting destinations and activities as well as the city’s reputation being home to friendly and peace-loving people. “Let us show to the world that more than anything else, we are proud of the globally competitive skills and talents of the Cagayanons,” Mayor Jaraula continued.

Mayor Jaraula’s declaration to close commercial sex establishments in the city came amidst a report of a person who is now being monitored by the City Health Office for possible infection of the dreaded HIV. Along this, Mayor Jaraula cautioned those who are fond of engaging the services of commercial sex workers to be careful about the possibility of contracting HIV and other sexually-transmitted diseases. The city mayor pointed out that there is no better and sure way to prevent HIV and STDs than by remaining faithful to one’s partner.

Meanwhile, Mayor Jaraula also disclosed that the operations of the weekly night café has been shortened to one o’clock in the morning from the usual closing time at two o’clock. Earlier, Mayor Jaraula ordered the enforcement of curfew hour which prohibits minors from roaming around the city after 10:00 p.m.

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php?page=news&id=789

18 below ba yong minors ?

^^ Any new regarding yong project ni SM na mag construct ng White River Rafting Shop ba yon..

wow chicks, nasa harap si gearX...siya yung nag click ng camera...:bash:

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My God! I never thought Camille Velasco, my most favorite contender before at American Idol, has a Kagay-anon blood. ^^

Kagay-anons indeed should be proud of her. :cheers:

wow! sikat pala tong si fr moreno ha! sabagay jesuits are really popular and powerful? in the philippines hehe!

Hmmm, I'm only proud of thus Jesuits who have devoted themselves or had undergone experience for many years in remote areas of the Philippines. ^^

hmmm.. yummy... i hope wont find them in those smoking sections :lol:. masisira lang ang beauties nila sayang.:) :) :)


Hmmm, but i like girls like who smoke at bars or anywhere in CDO just like me. I don't give a damn if I do smoke in public as long as it's not smoke free zone. :lol:

feeling ko nan dyan na si gearX sa pics.. **** PM lang gearX kong saan ka don.. :)


OT:

One of here was my classmate before. :)

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:)Sakto ka Farirah, gusto ko nga balikan ang pagkabata ko kasi walang problema pag bata ka:lol::lol::lol:

LOL baka nakalimutan mo pa ang Handuman, Sa Usa Ka Awit and Ang Vampira.:lol: Haay! My grandma loved to listen thus kind of Cebuano radio drama.

sige farirah! makipagtalbugan kayo ni gearx! :D

gagawa ako ng beauties of cdo thread :lol:

@farirah, ikaw ha you like girls.. :lol::lol::lol: wala na tayong chance nito bariq :lol:

Hmmm, but i like girls like who smoke at bars or anywhere in CDO just like me. I don't give a damn if I do smoke in public as long as it's not smoke free zone. :lol:

sige farirah! makipagtalbugan kayo ni gearx! :D

gagawa ako ng beauties of cdo thread :lol:

Hmmm, but i like girls like who smoke at bars or anywhere in CDO just like me. I don't give a damn if I do smoke in public as long as it's not smoke free zone. :lol:

@Farira ok lang yun i don't give a damn either, concerned lang ako sa beauty mo you will have dry skin di ka na yummy nyan cge ka. :) :) :)

@farirah, ikaw ha you like girls.. :lol::lol::lol: wala na tayong chance nito bariq :lol:

OT:

Huh? Perhaps, you had misunderstood my statement. ^^

I'm still free as a wild bird and edible as an apple. :)

@Farira ok lang yun i don't give a damn either, concerned lang ako sa beauty mo you will have dry skin di ka na yummy nyan cge ka. :) :) :)


:lol: Nag gluthathione po ako noh. ^^

I'm still yummy as a Yummy Pizza. ^^

its sad but true.. most hot chicks that i see smoke and drink and some i know do "medicine" :ohno: nasasayangan ako sa kanila

lol, wala ba tayong updates sa mga cdo projects @farirah, yong mga soon to be.. wala pabang press release ?

OT:

Huh? Perhaps, you had misunderstood my statement. ^^

I'm still free as a wild bird and edible as an apple. :)

wow nice talaga yang XE! libre ba dyan basta homeowner? sa pagkakaalam ko libre yung basketball court pag may homeowner...

anyway sino mahilig sa bar scene sa cdo? may pics ba kayo?
anybody got pics of pulse? picasso? fu? etc???

ok lang sa akin mga gurls smoke and drink sometimes, like parties, but not all the time.. maybe weekends.. or kong may gathering lang..

its sad but true.. most hot chicks that i see smoke and drink and some i know do "medicine" :ohno: nasasayangan ako sa kanila

well of course! kc pinag iingatan nila yung mala dyosang mukha at katawan nila :D

its sad but true.. most hot chicks that i see smoke and drink and some i know do "medicine" :ohno: nasasayangan ako sa kanila

Are you targeting me @bariQ? :lol: You know what I'm one of thus "Emo" girls here in CDO. ^^

Anyway, there is no press release yet about the said incoming projects. Let's just wait with patience. :)

lols! hinde kanaman mukhang emo sa aca mo... post kanalng ng pics :D para masiyahan kami :lol:

:) respect ko preference mo @Farirah... :) :) :)

open pa ba ang RJ Bistro?

How is Miss Maadig related to the owners of Maandig Beach???

They belong to the same Maandig clan of CDO. :cheers:

^^ Any new regarding yong project ni SM na mag construct ng White River Rafting Shop ba yon..

I think nandun sa Carpark ng SM... :cheers:

^^GearX, are you the one who took those pictures?

net find lang...the canopy walk really looks scary on that close-up photo, especially if you're acrophobic... :cheers:

i know of maandigs and they are bigg!

AEGIS, they came and they conquered and it was worth the money
By Marisse Panlilio of MPE

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Yes, they came and they conquered. Who would have thought. I must admit I was introduced to this group only twice via TFC, not familiar with any of their songs/hits, I hesistantly obliged to spend my Saturday evening with 16 of my friends. What a pleasant surprise. Boy did they deliver.

What's in a name? A lot! The name Aegis is synonymous to the masses - madlang people - colloquial term. Their songs are heartwarming, social conscious songs that reach the depths of the Pinoys inner emotions.

The audience sang along, laughed with them and was 200% attentive from start to finish. Their repertoire was as diverse as the members themselves. Juliet and Mercy, if you don't already know are sisters from Cagayan De Oro, keyboard player Stella is from Misamis Occidental, drummer Vilma hails from Manila, Weng - bass player is my kababayan from Pampanga and lead guitar player and the only rose among the thorns, Rey is from Leyte.

In spite of their hectic schedule, the energy and stamina Juliet/Bunso exhibited was unbelievable. Hats off to Juliet. I am sure everybody was mesmerized as I was. The show became extemporaneous when members of the audience put in their special requests after the siblings' invite.

Another side of Juliet and Mercy is the gift of comedy. For a small price- in dollars of course (wink) they obliged and sang special requests and at one point Juliet dragged Rey's guitar case center/front of stage for a safe place for their Benjamin's ($'s).

From the roster of songs, the tightness of the band and the versatility of Juliet and Mercy - Halik ng Aegis is one for the books. Walang ere, walang quieme-ieme.

Too bad to those who turned down my invitation. I thought too of our fellow Jerseyites and New Yorkers who in one way or the other did not support this group. "Bakya naman", "Baduy naman", "Pang masa" were some of the comments. In music there is no baduy, no bakya. Music is food for the soul, race, religion, economic status is irrelevant. Music is universal.

The evening turned out to be superbly entertaining- one worth remembering with the Grim Bottle, Ciello's Rhythm, Camile Velasco of American Idol fame as guest performers and the stars of the evening, AEGIS this concert was one worth remembering.

source (http://www.carouselpinoy.com/notesandreviews3.html)


sorry mga guys. reklamo lang ako ng konte...
WHAATTT???? what baduy? what bakya? sino ba sila at may karapatan silang tawagin ang aegis ng baduy!! and even april boy regino! tama ang author! sa musica, walang strata, walang race, walang ekonimic status. IT IS TRULY UNIVERSAL! to all who said BADUY! mahiya hiya naman kayo! naka new york lang kayo tapos pa baduy2 na kayo!

ano pinakikinggan nyo? celine dion? barbra streisand? ano pagkakaiba nila sa aegis??? mga whitewash talaga! ano ba yan! san ang pagka pilipino nila! kinahihiya ko sila! PWE!!!!

and i have seen these kind of pinoys, nag aastang kung sino dahil stateside KUNO! PWE!!!

OPM is at par with any music in the world! and it is not only my opinion, as my fave forumer maki said, its all about the money.

sana naman tangkilikin natin ang ating musika, pakinggan natin at siguradong magugustuhan ninyo, yung iba namandyan na feeling emerikan! CHE! PWE! kahit anong kulay nyo sa buhok nyo! kahit anong likas papaya ang gamitin nyo! PINOY PARIN KAYO! kayo wag na kayong magkunyare!

i thank you. bow.

City Hall cracks down on nightspots (http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/cagayandeoro/2007/11/06/city-hall-cracks-down-on-nightspots/)

By glenrose (http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/cagayandeoro/author/glenrose/) on Nov 6, 2007 in News (http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/cagayandeoro/category/news/)


CITY Hall will monitor and crack down on nightspots in Cagayan de Oro following reports that a female sex worker was reportedly tested positive for HIV infection.


Cagayan de Oro Mayor Constantino Jaraula during Monday morning’s flag-raising ceremony said he will order the closure of all nightspots in the city found to be offering lewd shows and prostitution.
Assistant City Health Officer Dr. Joselito Retuya confirmed that they have spotted the female sex worker, termed as “prostituted women (PWs)” by feminist groups, operating in some of the city’s nightspots.


Some PWs who requested anonymity told local media that they are protesting the move since this would deprive them of their livelihood.
Feminist groups in Cagayan de Oro have long called on local government units (LGUs) to take decisive steps aimed at ending prostitution.
They even declared some dates as “No Prostitution Day” wherein they convince club customers not to hang out in clubs suspected to be engaged in prostitution.


In line with this, Jaraula said the weekly night cafe will close at 1 a.m. the following day instead of 2 a.m.

:ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

ive tried the canopy walk at that place farther up malasag. what was it called?

its thrilling for us guys who have not really tasted the good life :lol:

in fairness magaganda ang mga prostis :D

nandun ako sa city health nung nagpapacheck up sila. ang sesexy at gaganda as in! too bad naging prosti sila :(

^^^^ hahaha, na in love ka no @bariq ? scary yong news na STD..

anong news ba?

basta makikita mo yan sila nakalinya :D mapuputi at flawless! sa bagay yan naman talaga puhunan nila :D

basta idol ko rin sla... nevermind the crabs.. :lol:

http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/index.php?page=news&id=789

"Mayor Jaraula’s declaration to close commercial sex establishments in the city came amidst a report of a person who is now being monitored by the City Health Office for possible infection of the dreaded HIV."

anong news ba?

basta makikita mo yan sila nakalinya :D mapuputi at flawless! sa bagay yan naman talaga puhunan nila :D

crabs... the CANCER of society.... :ohno:

oist ph_matrix lagay mo ang team mo dito! :D

proud kami sa inyo :cheers:

oo nga no.. cge research muna ako..

congratulations to ph_matrix team effinable???

:D :cheers:

dapat na talaga isarado ang navigator :lol:





pati yung pyramid? :lol:

^^ i have to ask pictures muna sa bossing ko ha..

^^ wala ng hangout si @Exile :lol::lol::lol:

:rofl:

^^ wala ng hangout si @Exile :lol::lol::lol:

baka mawalan ng trabaho (navigator)? :lol:

:rofl:
:rofl:

:lol::lol::lol: pag nagalit yon sa comments natin totoo ang issue hehehe

Nuncyspungen

While Oblivion never really made it to Manila, there was another CDO band that got that far. Nuncyspungen would be the first CDO alternative rock band that would gain national prominence. Before the big break came, the band has been seen touring all over the Viz-Min archipelago with their brand of Art-Rock music, gaining a decent following.

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They gained new fans in the process when their "Indie" album was released and distributed prominently at a local Music record bar, bannered by the hit song “One Grand of Something”, which kept the entire CDO city abuzz.

With that kept in check, the band decided to bravely appear one day at NU107 and handed their demos personally. Their song was played in NU's In the Raw and caught some ears listening. Their big break came when PULP magazine's homegrown segment featured them.

Their "Indie" efforts paid off nicely. Even before Pulp recognized them, the band had already solidified their fan base and core support group through friends, relatives, and their peers. The PULP feature would be their springboard for the band to be plastered on the nation's consciousness. They got invited in big and essential rock events all over the country like PULP Summer Slam and others. MTV Philippines featured them on their MTV Siesta show, and from there, they became known in Metro Manila's Rock circle.

With their fast rising popularity, the band managed to snag a recording deal with a Cebu based recording company named Lighter Records (home label of Urbandub and other Cebu bands) via their Self-Titled album Nuncyspungen.

The album featured the same songs from their "Indie" release. Currently, the band is undergoing personnel changes, and is on a brief hiatus. Nuncyspungen opened the doors for CDO bands. Manila bands would figuratively call them as "That band from Cagayan de Oro."

source (http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/112/24/)

what happened na to nuncyspungen? have they disbanded? this is one of my favorite indie bands to come out from the south.. i even bought a copy of their album during their concert here in cebu 2 or 3 yrs ago.. it was their song "daybreak" that really caught my interest on this band..

this band is pure talent.. theyre even better than some popular bands from the capital.. :)

TEAM CDO INEFFABLE
RF ONLINE CITY UNDERSIEGE II NATIONAL CHAMPIONS held in WTC Manila.

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http://rf.levelupgames.ph/cus2/gallery_cdo.php
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NICE! congrats again :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :banana:

bat wala ka ph? wala yata akong kakilala dyan. sasali ba kayo sa mga asian/world championships?

^^ hoi wala koy labot dha oi, mga gamers na namo na sa cafe, they are the one making as rich ehehehehe :lol::lol::lol: , Gawas kong starcraft na naa ko dha, that's why I'm waiting for the Starcraft 2.

^^ hoi wala koy labot dha oi, mga gamers na namo na sa cafe, they are the one making as rich ehehehehe :lol::lol::lol: , Gawas kong starcraft na naa ko dha, that's why I'm waiting for the Starcraft 2.

meron pa ba mga protoss at zergs? or are you a terran ph? :lol:

:lol:

gamer karin pala gearx ha! nasayo na lahat gusto kong katangian!

keln paba lalabas ang sc2? parang july pa yata nakita kona trailer!

imwaiting for jobblow 3 :lol:

ya, 3 race rin, terran ako, pero may new na characters, 3D na.. do you play starcraft gearX ? i cant imagine before, pc rentals is 30p/hr pa and that was the time na adik ko ug games.. gastos talaga.. :)

Invitational pa ngayon.. wala pa na release, parang final stage pa sya before e release..

You can view the sneak preview on youtube..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ipBCEZwbM0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4L04L1SCcY

:lol:

gamer karin pala gearx ha! nasayo na lahat gusto kong katangian!

keln paba lalabas ang sc2? parang july pa yata nakita kona trailer!

imwaiting for jobblow 3 :lol:

@ph, P100,000 ba yung nakalagay sa check? magkano cut mo? :lol:

parang kilala ko yung isa sa first group pic (merong Live 2007 sa taas). Ortiz yata yung apelyido nya.

tinalo nyo pala yung Davao team sa previous round before taking on Cebu... ^^

yops nakita ko nayan sila! parang warcraft daw na sci fi lang :D

naku wala panamang pirated dito :lol:

what happened na to nuncyspungen? have they disbanded? this is one of my favorite indie bands to come out from the south.. i even bought a copy of their album during their concert here in cebu 2 or 3 yrs ago.. it was their song "daybreak" that really caught my interest on this band..

this band is pure talent.. theyre even better than some popular bands from the capital.. :)

i think so....some of them though are still in the business with other current bands

ya 100t , wala akong cut don oi.. :)

@ph, P100,000 ba yung nakalagay sa check? magkano cut mo? :lol:

parang kilala ko yung isa sa first group pic (merong Live 2007 sa taas). Ortiz yata yung apelyido nya.

tinalo nyo pala yung Davao team sa previous round before taking on Cebu... ^^

hey mga gamers pala kayo...im missing World of Warcraft a lot...anyone have tried na this game?i like the game so much...

it's look like gamers pala tayo lahat.. mag tournament tayo !

hey mga gamers pala kayo...im missing World of Warcraft a lot...anyone have tried na this game?i like the game so much...

CDO Night Photos

Maharlika Bridge looking west
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Divisoria Tirso Neri St.
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The Park Café
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Speed Dating in Cagayan de Oro

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for those unlucky in love, you might as well try it.... ^^

source (http://rapirap.i.ph/blogs/rapirap/2007/02/26/speed-dating-cdo/)

:rofl:

pag 50 na age ko then single pa ako for sure sali ako dyan..

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character nako sa World of Warcraft(BUrning Crusade) mga pre..hehehe

^^ gawa tayo ng " CDO Gamers Thread " ...

This thread is dedicated specifically to food tripping in Cagayan de Oro City, Restaurants, Eateries, Fastfoods, other diners and culinary dishes associated in the Greater CDO Area.

:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

Cagayan de Oro Night Café - The Ultimate Food Trip in CDO
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Kagay-anon Restaurant's Ostrich Tapa
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Kagay-anon Restaurant's Ostrich Salpicado
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Kagay-anon Restaurant's Ostrich Curry
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^^ wow... I feel hungry looking those pics... :lol:

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Aloha Wedgie Crunch
Thinly sliced crispy tortilla shell glazed with tomato sauce and topped with oozing mozzarella cheese, sweet ham and fresh pineapple. Deliciously crunchy and cheesy
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Madras Chicken Curry
Blackened chicken seasoned with a mildly-sweet curry and plum sauce. Exotic yet oh so good! Perfect for the adventurous palate!
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Racka Bye Baby
Finger-licking goodness of barbecued pork ribs served with buttered corn and carrots and rice. You can't get enough of it!
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Cheese Please
Breaded mozzarella cheese seasoned with special spices. Served with tomato-herb dip.
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Bermuda Triangle Salad
Feast on our house salad packed with 3 varieties of lettuce, ham, cheese, roast beef, tomatoes and other surprises to make a hearty meal. You'll simply be at a loss for words! Served with 1000 Island Dressing
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Oriental Haystack Salad
A mound of garden-fresh greens with chicken, tomatoes, bean sprouts,
mandarin oranges, eggs and crispy potatoes, complemented with a sesame dressing to make it a truly oriental masterpiece.
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Nuts About Capuccino
Delectable coffee-inspired dessert with a nutty chocolate base. Coffee addicts, beware!
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Titanic Treat
A big bowl of different flavored ice cream, fruits, brownies, chocolate chips and cookies
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Scuba Melt
Lightly breaded, pan-fried fillet of grouper topped with smelting cheese on our Jumbo burger bun. Served with fries.
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Grilled Chicken Carbonara
Fettuccine tossed with bacon and mushrooms in a creamy white sauce and topped with grilled chicken breast.
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Pasta Mariscos
A unique blend of local and foreign taste combining garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, black olives, and spicy sardines with fettuccine pasta.
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Roast Beef Down Under
Mounds of tender, sliced beef on white bread served open-faced with whipped potatoes and homemade gravy.
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^^ oh my , gearX is giving me an idea where to swipe my ccard again.. :ohno:

:rofl:

pag 50 na age ko then single pa ako for sure sali ako dyan..

if you're 50 and still single...hmmm...be bold enough to reveal ... :lol: :lol:

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:lol: kong aabot ng 50... :lol:

if you're 50 and still single...hmmm...be bold enough to reveal ... :lol: :lol:

akala ko ikaw na tong dancer gearX :lol::lol::lol:

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This thread was created to showcase Cagayan de Oro’s ICT potentials. Everyone is welcome in this thread to discuss CDO’s IT infrastructure and any IT related discussions eg. CallCenters, Telecommunication, Technology, IT Events, Internet, IT News, Computer Games, Computer Programming, etc.

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Cagayan de Oro truly an ICT hub, says ICT Commissioner

Cagayan de Oro City -- No less than a commissioner of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has affirmed Cagayan de Oro City’s position as an ICT goldmine in the country.

http://pia.gov.ph/Default.asp?m=12&sec=reader&rp=3&fi=p060704.htm&no=21&date=

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Why Invest in Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de Oro is a veritable goldmine for those in search of new tourist and investment destination.

The city has a reservoir of advantages: no typhoons all year round, rich agricultural environments, a broad consumer and manpower base, cheap and abundant power, strategically located internation seaports, modern telecommunication facilities, adequate infrastructure and a highly efficient educational system.As the trade and service center of Northern Mindanao, the city is a prime location for cost-effective air, land and sea transit. Moreover, its striving business community and the necessary business support facilities makes the process of doing business relaxed and pleasurable.

The soundness of the Cagayan de Oro business climate as well as its metropolitan flavor combined with the warm and easy nature of the local people gives it a self-contained setting that motivated an increasing number expatriate business to stay in the city for good.

As an urban center with a regional market orientation, a high level of market sophistication and an economy closely intertwined with the economies of the entire region, the city is poised for planned, rapid and sustained growth.

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Detailed CDO Wifi List

1. Dunkin Divisoria

- Powered by Philcom AirBridge.

2. Xavier University

- Powered by XUNet. Coverage includes Library, CIT Building, Finance, Agri etc.


(More to come... researching ...)

Misortel, Bayantel ink interconnect pact

TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant Bayan Telecommunications Inc. (BayanTel) signed an agreement with Misamis Oriental Telephone Company (Misortel) providing interconnection between the subscribers of the two companies.

In a press statement sent to Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro, Misortel Manager Relio Acero said the interconnection agreement would allow Misortel subscribers to use local calling between BayanTel subscribers in Agusan.

The agreement also covers Misortel subscribers in Cagayan De Oro City, the municipalities of Alubijid, Mulogan, Bulua, Jasaan and Tagoloan, and BayanTel subscribers in Butuan City, Agusan Norte, and Agusan Sur.

Misortel President and Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno said they are pleased with the opportunity to interconnect Misortel with Bayan subscribers.

"For one, it gives greater convenience to the people in Misamis Oriental and hopefully, it should spur more business and commerce within the region," Moreno said.

BayanTel marketing head Mauro Santos revealed that with the expected launch of BayanTel SPAN -- a wireless phone that charges unlimited call and text within the network similar to a landline in October in Cagayan de Oro -- the interconnection would allow more people to avail of the service.

The service was launched recently in other Mindanao cities like General Santos and Davao where it is now one of the fastest selling services in the market.

"We see growth and potential in Mindanao that's why we are allocating our resources to innovate our service to the people of Mindanao," Santos said.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/08/25/bus/misortel.bayantel.ink.interconnect.pact.html

Syntactics, Inc. Successfully Launches kagay-an.com

Syntactics, Inc. with veteran journalist, Mike Baños, has successfully launched Cagayan de Oro’s very first news aggregator for Cagayan de Oro called kagay-an.com. Kagayanons who are now in far away countries can now read the latest from the City of Golden Friendship through this site.
Syntactics, Inc. is the designer and developer of the site as Mr. Mike Baños is the content provider and editor. As an added bonus to their fellow Kagay-anons, kagay-an.com posts articles about the history and heritage of Cagayan de Oro at the “Heritage” page and talks about the accomplishments of the renowned kagayanons at th “Pipols” Section. Visit www.kagay-an.com (http://www.kagay-an.com/) now and read all the latest and the best in Cagayan de Oro

http://www.syntacticsinc.com/article1.htm

Syntactics, Inc. - We Have Moved to Our Bigger and Better Office!


We have moved to a bigger and better office! With the growing need for more space in order to add more personnel to cater to the needs of our clients, we have found the perfect area to use for our services. We are now right in the heart of the City!


This time, Syntactics, Inc. has a bigger office that can fully work on a 24x7 operations in order to continuously support the growing demand and need of our clients. “With this new step forward, we can assure further our clients that we certainly deliver given that we now have enough space and a training area as well. Since we are right smack in the middle of the city, it would be easier for us to deploy our system support specialists to our local clients” Says Stephanie Caragos, CEO for Syntactics, Inc.. “We are also happy that from a very small enterprise, we were able to grow and provide jobs to the most skilled and dedicated IT professionals in our city.” Added Jun Kaamiño, the COO for the company.


Syntactics has now in-house 16 bright and talented IT professionals who work on projects such as System Designing and Consultancy, Web and Online Applications Development and Business/Financial Software Development.


Visit us at 2nd Floor, Dupoint Building, Velez-Cruz Taal Sts., Cagayan de Oro City.

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ARRIBA Telecontact Inc.

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ArribaTel has been in the global outsource industry since 2005 and its CEO, Engr. Elpidio M. Paras has been a prime mover and strong advocate for ICT (Information and Communications Technology) awareness and empowerment throughout the southern industrialized region of the Philippines. Among his other ICT related ventures are: Parasat Cable TV (http://www.parasat.tv/cable/), a pioneer multi-system cable TV operator in the Visayas and Mindanao. Cable 21 Technologies (http://www.parasat.tv/broadband/), a broadband Internet Service Provider. Paramedix Inc. (http://www.paramedix.biz/), a medical transcription company. Versatel, an English language training center. Syntactics Inc. (http://www.syntacticsinc.com/), a software/ database technologies firm.

Location

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Based in the bustling and booming city of Cagayan de Oro, Arribatel’s facility is conveniently located in the Limketkai Center, the city’s prime commercial and shopping destination. Amenities like 24 hr restaurants, groceries, upscale coffee shops, gym and spa facilities, and reasonably priced Wifi equipped hotels are just a stone’s throw away.


http://www.arribatel.com/

Paramedix

Paramedix is one of the leading Medical Transcription business process outsourcing (BPO) service providers in the Philippines (http://www.infinit-o.com/), offering unique solutions to medical business needs in the US and UK. We deliver accurate and timely medical transcription at the most competitive rates with the assurance that the highest security and quality standards are applied to each transaction. Paramedix provides a range of turn-around-times to suit your individual needs, all with a rigorous ISO compliant quality management system and six sigma quality methodology as standard to ensure that every commitment is met. Clients use the user-friendly system and HIPAA compliant workflow solution designed and developed by us to ensure an uninterrupted and secure service. All our medical allied staff are highly qualified, having undergone an extensive four months in-house training program before commencing transcription work using the latest US training techniques.

History

Established in 2005, Paramedix was founded by three entrepreneurs with over 30 years experience in the IT and Outsourcing industry with a clear strategic objective:

Our Vision

To become a trademark for value and quality in the Medical Business Solution Services industry.

Our Mission

Provide high quality transcription and other services to individual doctors, clinics, and hospitals with quick turn around time to ensure that our clients in turn meet their deadlines.
Provide a fun and professional workplace for each of our staff to maximize their potential.
Use the best good corporate governance practices that ensure the long term success for the investors, partners and society as a whole.

Core Values

• Integrity and honesty
• Passion for customer success
• Commitment to excellence
• Accountability for commitments

http://www.paramedix.biz

Syntactics, Inc. website recognized as "Best Corporate/Professional" website in RP

By Mike Baños

The website of a Cagayan de Oro based software development firm has been recognized as the best corporate/professional website in the country.

Syntactics, Inc. was cited by the DigitalFilipino.com Web Awards as the best corporate/professional website in the country in awarding rites held at the Board of Investments Penthouse April 27. The DigitalFilipino.com Club is a community of e-commerce professionals and enthusiasts.

“Websites in over thirty categories were reviewed and judged for their ability create a noticeable presence on the Internet – their ability to be seen and heard among all the noise and clutter of the Net,” said DigitalFilipino.com CEO Janette Toral said. “Commercial websites were evaluated for their ability to conduct user-friendly e-Commerce in a professional manner.”

“The DigitalFilipino.com Web Awards advocates use of the Internet and e-Commerce for business development, through the identification, promotion, and highlighting of best e-Commerce practices from various websites in the Philippines,” said Ms. Toral, who is also a writer, SEO consultant, trainer, blogger, policy lobbyist, and entrepreneur.

Syntactics is a Cagayan de Oro city based software development company offering accounting systems and Web page development to small businesses. It was a start-up by partners Stephanie Rosalind P. Caragos and Wilfredo P. Kaamiño, Jr., who are now its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively.

The firm started as Elite Business Systems with one PC, a scanner and a printer in a small office sub-let by Ms. Caragos’ family for a song. They had no salaries and contented themselves with a P300 allowance at the start, plowing back all profits into the business.

By their third year, they began turning a profit and started hiring people.

With the help of the Dept. of Trade and Industry (DTI), the duo adopted the Capability Maturity Model Integration, an ISO for software engineering which enabled them to handle several projects at once and considerably lowered the software development cycle.

But the lack of awareness and professionalism are keeping the software development industry from riding the wave of growth now sweeping the country’s leading urban centers.

“The most common situations we have encountered as local IT consultants, analysts, software and website developers in Cagayan de Oro are the lack of awareness by our target market of the presence of software development companies in the city and Mindanao, the low professionalization of the industry; IT graduates unpreparedness for the real world and lack of investor confidence due to our location in Mindanao,” Ms. Caragos said.

Ms. Caragos, who is also the founding president of the Cagayan de Oro Software Developers Association, said even those who know about local developers, don’t have confidence in their capabilities to deliver what they need.

“A lot of the larger SMEs and corporations still opt for Manila or Cebu based companies believing they are more experienced and capable than us in Mindanao.”

And when local clients do engage local developers, many want it delivered the next day, unaware of the complexities involved in making a good system.

“The time in drafting the deliverables and in making a sound agreement and contract is oftentimes skipped, leading to complications in the long run,”Ms. Caragos said. “Oftentimes, stakeholders just tell the developer “ikaw na bahala” or “it’s up to you” and end up asking more features, modules and reports after the developer has delivered the system.

The stakeholder ends up believing “the developer didn’t do his job” because they don’t know what to expect from developers and are unaware of the process involved in developing a system.

Local developers also encounter resistance from clients’ employees who would use the system, believing they could lose their jobs or their “value” in the company once a system is up and running.

Since the actual users don’t provide key information during development analysis, the designed systems don’t really address their needs or they deliberately resist using the system properly upon implementation or training.

Social preparation, or its equivalent appears to be taking care of this problem.

“We brief them on the process in development, how much of their involvement is needed, and what to expect from us as developers and analysts,” Caragos said. “Of course, we stress that their cooperation and involvement is needed to ensure the system’s proper design and development. “

Equally important, is informing the system users of its purpose, which is primarily to help them do their jobs, so they can focus on more crucial tasks instead of crunching numbers and pencil pushing most of the time, she added.

In their personal capacities as professionals and as association members, they have become resource speakers for trainings in government agencies and also aim to offer seminars and tutorials in the future.

“Professionalization of the industry is also a growing concern,” Caragos said. “|There is no governing body or organization setting up mandatory standards.”

“As officers and members of the association, we educate our colleagues to initially create standards and awareness,” Caragos said. “Through these seminars, we can impress on students and professionals the need for standardization and proper steps in ensuring proper communication with the client.”

The association has also drafted a code of ethics which all members are requested to follow, not just for the protection of the profession but its clients as well. “Once we have standards and ethics in place, we won’t have to worry about recommending any member for a specific project or job,” she added.

Not the least, there’s the negative perception of clients and investors about Mindanao.

“This concern comes out because of the fear that is instilled in them from what they read in the papers and see in the news,” Ms.Caragos said. “Because of this, we are starting to have problems outsourcing projects and lose potential partners from other places in the country.”

However, she credits the active government-business partnership which is moving to solve this image problem.

“We’re just happy that the city government itself is inviting investors to come and ensure them that our place is safe, that there is ready pool of professionals, just waiting to be tapped,” Ms. Caragos said.

But knowing the web the way they do, the partners are already moving beyond the geographical limits of Mindanao with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)-oriented services.

In October 2006, EBS was incorporated as Syntactics Inc. with three new partners: Ms. Caragos Dad Salvador Caragos, Jr. who brought over 30 years of banking and finance expertise to the expanding start-up; elder sister Melanie Talimio and her husband Ray who brought in their accounting and finance experience and portfolio of clients.

“Kuya Ray and Manang Minie brought us 19 years of expertise in their profession which will serve us in good stead as we eye BPO services overseas, more specifically back office operations,” Ms. Caragos said.

Trade undersecretary for operations, Carisa Evangelista recently cited Cagayan de Oro among the good BPO locations outside Metro Manila.

http://kagay-an.com/articles.php?art_id=1641&sec_id=7&cat_id=37

SM Cagayan de Oro IT Center Proclaimed CDO's 2nd IT Ecozone

By Mike Baños

The local Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry takes a new tack with the recent proclamation of the SM Cagayan de Oro (SMCO) IT Center as second IT ecozone by President Gloria Arroyo.

“The SMCO IT Center’s registration as an IT Ecozone was approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority through PEZA Board Resolution no. 06-256 dated June 13, 2006 and issued certificate of registration EZ-07-25,” said Bienvenido Paul C. Ferrer III, SM City Cagayan de Oro Mall Manager. “This was formally proclaimed by President Gloria Arroyo on April 24, 2007 through Presidential Proclamation No. 1281.”

The proclamation allows SMCO IT Center to lease out 59,075 square meters (sq.m.) or approximately six hectares of its 83,292 sq.m. total floor area to locators in the ICT industry such as call centers, business process outsourcing firms and software developers. A PEZA registration entitles locators in the SMCO IT Center to PEZA perks such as a five year income tax holiday.

Mr. Ferrer said SMCO IT Center is negotiating with a US-based data collection firm for a 3,500 sq.m. space that will initially house a 300-seat call center which will be expanded to 700 by year end if plans push through. A Swedish call center has also expressed interest in locating in SMCO IT Center for its eventual expansion, he added.

Pueblo de Oro IT Park, which is adjacent to SMCO IT Center, was the first information technology park in Mindanao proclaimed and registered with the PEZA. It is located just beside Pueblo Business Park and SM City Mall and is also close to several residential villages and the Lumbia airport in Uptown Cagayan de Oro.

The park boasts of underground provisions for cables and telecom facilities now used by resident telecom providers for their broadband nodes. In addition, an interconnected electrical distribution system loop is connected to three substations of the local power utility, Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co., ensuring a constant power supply.

At present, Pueblo IT Park hosts Link2Support Inc., the first technical call center in Cagayan de Oro City and the first PEZA-registered call center in Mindanao. It is now constructing an annex to house its expanded operations and is negotiating for a space in the SMCO IT Center for its training center to be operational within the third quarter of this year, Mr. Ferrer said.

Besides the two operational IT ecozones, industry sources report another of the city’s major malls has already filed its application as an IT ecozone with the PEZA and is now only awaiting approval.

http://kagay-an.com/articles.php?art_id=1652&sec_id=5&cat_id=32

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StickyMedia Solutions is a youthful and IT-savvy bunch jammed together by kismet in a cool, southern corner of the Philippines.

Sticky people were formerly involved in: sales (networking, retail), marketing, brand management, advertising, public relations, entrepreneurship, events management, media, creative arts, publishing, research, academe, government and non-governmental organization (NGOs).

With our collective knowledge and experience, paired with our love for the dynamic marketplace that is the Internet, we offer professional Internet solutions including Web Design and Development, Content Writing, Software Development, Programming, Public Relations, Advertising, Internet Marketing, Business Process Outsourcing and Project Management.

Our sticky-hands-on team adds value to projects to ensure the delivery of effective solutions. We understand each project’s goals, address client’s needs and help them achieve their goals. It is a constant challenge on our part to not only continually meet, but exceed each client’s expectations.

What you can expect from us:

Communication.

We are articulate and able to maximize the power of spoken and written interaction for branding, marketing and customer relationship-building. We take time to sit down with you to define expectations, monitor progress and assess efficiency.

Planning.

In the fast-paced and highly competitive world of business, the plan holds everything together. To arrive at an overall business strategy, research, analysis, project design, processes and forecasts are on the top of our list. And, we always have Plan B ready.

Execution and Follow Thru

Phased development with thorough assessment and on-time delivery at every level. This is how we build trusting, long distance, low-risk relationships with our clients.

Flexibility

We are open to options and possibilities. Beyond-the-box ideas are our cup of tea. If it requires dynamic processes, even 180-degrees change, we work on that to produce targeted results.


Technology.

We thrive in the new and innovative. We maintain a high-level development centerwith access to a wide human resource and information pool. We capitalize on technology tools for competence in production, administration and delivery.


Price.

Our costs are competitive and kept to a minimum because we know that you like things cost-effective. Value for money and time is what we offer.
Commitment.

Our work ethics center on reliability and integrity. We are highly-involved in every project we undertake -- from concept all the way to completion, we make sure that goals are met and results are delivered

Why “Sticky”?

We call ourselves “sticky” for several reasons, of which the most outstanding is it’s being an Internet term that refers to a website’s ability to retain visitors. It could be an application, a service or helpful information that keeps one on a website. With every website we conceive, every inch of its composition is to attract and keep visitors, and convert them to actual customers of your own.

Not only is “stickiness” the ability to retain traffic and visitors; it is also our accord of remaining true to our values and work ethics. Moreover, it also translates to adherence – of us to our clients, and vice versa; we stick true to client satisfaction and giving added value.

3/F Marel II Bldg.
Tiano-Gomez Sts. Cagayan de Oro City
9000 Philippines
Tel. No.: +63.88.856.8515
Fax: +63.8822.714.718

http://www.stickymediasolutions.com/

Capitol University Call Center

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BayanTel taps mobile phone market with latest offering


(Business World (Philippines) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Cagayan de Oro City - BayanTel Communications is eyeing a loophole niche in the crowded mobile phone market in Mindanao which it believes will be addressed by its new service.

"A survey we commissioned last year showed that 85% of all calls made by respondents who were cellphone owners were local calls made to other cellphones and landlines within the immediate area of the caller," said Edwin J. Pahate, Mindanao market head. "We are now offering BayanTel Span, a landline with a characteristic of mobile service, for this particular market."

For P599 a month, subscribers in Cagayan de Oro can make unlimited local calls from BayanTel to any landline and vice versa, including calls to Butuan City, toll-free.

The service includes unlimited text messaging from BayanTel to any BayanTel phone within the locality, and would only bill subscribers the "pass-on" charge of P1.

"We also offer value-added services like caller ID, call waiting, 3- day calling, call forwarding, speed dialing and security PIN," said Vic Pardo Rusiana, sales head for Northern Mindanao.

"At present, we only offer voice services, but we shall be rolling out data services like DSL (digital service line) by the second semester of this year."

Subscribers can choose from three models of fixed wireless phones ranging from P2,200 to P4,200. Portable handsets priced from P2,800 to P8,600 are also available. No landlines or wires are needed to link the phone sets to BayanTel's network.

The technology has its constraints, including the encroachment on its assigned bandwidth by competitors in some areas, the degradation of signal and reduction of coverage area, but Mr. Pahate assured steps are now being made to address this problem.

Another constraint is the pending interconnection with Philcom, the largest local exchange carrier in this city, with 14,000 subscribers. Although BayanTel phones can now reach Philcom lines, each call is assessed the long-distance toll of P4.50 per call. Mr. Pahate said BayanTel is seeking interconnection with Philcom.

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2007/03/04/2384606.htm

Ang ganda ng mga kuha mo @GearX!

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oist... puede ba magamit ko card ko dito dyan sa cdo???

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i miss cdo.... bibo jud ang cdo... nice pictures gearX as always...

bisan 12am na kei inana japon ang situation dara sa dvsoria. kahit maraming malls, parang bumabalik na ang pagkasikat ng dvsoria... with its array of stores, bars, shops and restos :D

mao jud...gimingaw jud ko tambay dinha...kanang magtindog2 ko dinha sa kilid kilid naa dayon mudool ug moingon, "chicks bay? barato ra.." hahaha

mastercard at visa yata pwede...:cheers: di ko alam sa green card :lol:

Resto Review: My Kitchen
By Kelly Ramos-Palaganas

Young newly married couple Ken Silverio Manuel and Yna Fortich Varias have been busy since the reopening of their restaurant, the former Yellow Tomato, which they have renamed My Kitchen.

I like the previous name better, due to the whimsy, but Yna said that she was looking for something easy to remember and that would easily connect with the Cagayan de Oro restaurant-going crowd, and I bow down to the wisdom of the young restaurateur.

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My Kitchen reopened last Wednesday, October 17, 2007 with its newly renovated space, its new menu offering a variety of local dishes which is a mix of Filipino, Chinese, and Western cuisine; and its new schedule- good news for those who would like to eat out for lunch. The late lamented Yellow Tomato used to open very late in the afternoons and onwards to dinnertime. The new schedule: Lunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, Dinner Only on Sundays, and Closed on Mondays.

The new My Kitchen has a bigger interior space since the restaurant office was moved upstairs and its wall torn down to comfortably accommodate more people. Interior walls have been repainted and new lighting installed. Thankfully it still has that homey touch; the books, game boards, and coloring books and pens are still provided by the house -a very good idea if you are dining out with the kids- which makes this place the number one family place for me. The crazy cut mosaic floor is still there, as well as the old broken down piano in the corner that has yet to be tuned. The garden gazebo is still there too, and they have opened up the exterior garden space by installing a wall grille, thus making My Kitchen more welcoming to clientele.

Two days before reopening, My Kitchen offered a preview; a one night dinner buffet featuring guest chef Bernard Dee of Guava restaurant in Serendra, The Fort. Mr. Dee, as consultant, was instrumental in the changes brought about to My Kitchen.

Guests at the dinner buffet included Olga Fernandez, Ching Lopez, Bong Torrecha, Bobby and Girlie Sebastian, Michelle Du, Dr. Yap, Dr. de Leon, Ms. Gloria See, and of course the Varias clan which includes the Ramos, Quitos, Alagadan and Palaganas families. Comments from the clients: “food was perfect,” “very good,” “great!” I also heard some people debating on which tasted better, the baked clams, the baby back ribs, or the U.S. roast beef which chef Yna’s father Boyet Varias said was “not roast beef, it was steak!”

On Friday October 19, 2007, renowned Filipino musician Ryan Cayabyab was in town for lunch, together with Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG) founder Steven “Tibo” Fernandez, before going to Marawi and Iligan City to audition young singers for a new band he was forming. And where else would they dine but at My Kitchen? While there, Mr. Cayabyab picked out a perfect spot for a musician and his guitar. The artists had for an appetizer, Bolinao Tempura; then Tinola Lapu-Lapu, Ginataan Sitaw at Kalabasa, Crispy Tadyang, and the Baked Clams. Lunch for the visiting artists was sponsored by the Red Lambago Arts Collective.

My Kitchen is in Eparwa Compound, Hayes Extension, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro. For reservations, you can reach them through these numbers: (088) 8585074, 09179420988, 09062328559.

For questions, comments, and suggestions email artnanay@yahoo.com

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source (http://kagayan.ebs.com.ph/articles.php?art_id=1759&sec_id=7&cat_id=37)

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the all-time favorite rice puso
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mao jud...gimingaw jud ko tambay dinha...kanang magtindog2 ko dinha sa kilid kilid naa dayon mudool ug moingon, "chicks bay? barato ra.." hahaha

Apil diay ka ipa monitor sa City Health Office @Qwert_guy... Heeheehee!! :bash: :bash: :bash:

baka mukhang hapon at mayaman yan si qwerty :D

Daghan diay mamaligya ug MANGGA diha kung gabii??

I was really fascinated by cdo's beauty..may first time there is worth to be treasured..ganda tlaga ng CDO sana makabalik aq jan..

^^hahaha...naa ra ba daw mga HIV positive dinha? tinuod na?

I was really fascinated by cdo's beauty..may first time there is worth to be treasured..ganda tlaga ng CDO sana makabalik aq jan..

laagan man ka pre..hahaha

laagan man ka pre..hahaha

laagan jud..kabalik na sad unta ko ug Cagayan oi..

laagan jud..kabalik na sad unta ko ug Cagayan oi..

nahan man pud gani ko balik cdo kay bibo laagan...daghan chicks..haha

^^hahaha...naa ra ba daw mga HIV positive dinha? tinuod na?

last year kadungog ka nai bampira sa cdo?

just this summer naay chismis na naay kulto na gapampatay og babae :lol:

^^ basin pang hadlok lang ....

last year kadungog ka nai bampira sa cdo?

just this summer naay chismis na naay kulto na gapampatay og babae :lol:

ala lagi ko kabalita ana...daghan gipamatay?asa pud dapit?

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they said it started in bugo... then going thru the city... pero parang nawala lang ng parang bula.... another urban legend :lol:

^^ lol, same level pa rin.. hey mga guys, for those who have a misortel land line in misor you can call bayantel agusan by just dialing 8085 + plus bayantel # in agusan, example 80853425252 .. , no need for the tel line to open NDD service.. local call no change. :lol:

laagan jud..kabalik na sad unta ko ug Cagayan oi..

what places have you been senior zorro :D

And hito pa, misortel to cdo bayantel span just dial 3 + plus the bayantel span 7 digit number no need for the area code.. example 3 + 3XXXXXX, eg 33455251 :) Happy calling !

@gearX, where in cdo maka rent tayo ng jetski ?

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what places have you been senior zorro :D

the venue of our competition is in Xavier University, but we were billeted at Middleton Appartelle..we went to Limketkai Mall, Gaisano, but failed to go to SM. We also took a walk sa Night Cafe and ate at Jolibee sa may Divisoria..we also went to OIC esp.Fu Bar.. after all those sights, binisita ko lola ko in Appaville(Correct me f im wrong,i don't know the place kasi..)..

I dont like to visit this thread talaga, weakness ko food eh, nag pa slim kasi ako.. every time nan dito ako next minute na sa table na ako eating. :nuts:

they said it started in bugo... then going thru the city... pero parang nawala lang ng parang bula.... another urban legend :lol:

sinha man ko last september pero ala man ko balita about ana sa ako mga frends dinha...

^^ Apovel yata yon, correct me if i'm wrong also hehe, looks like you have a good time in cdo ... :)

^^ bumili kana ng new !

Gazebo Café
Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

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A country-inspired coffee shop can be found in Cagayan de Oro city. Apart from delicious pastry, you'll find various decors and other home accessories.

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Gazebo Cafe is quite a cozy and homey place for those wanting to spend time relaxing with a nice warm cup of coffee. For those with laptops, this would be the perfect place to spend time typing away because the place is a free wi-fi zone.

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I have already passed by Gazebo several times during my previous trips to Cagayan de Oro. The exterior piqued my interest but I always forget to go there because of the many errands I have to do in Cagayan. Fortunately, one of my friends from Manila was staying for a while and we agreed to meet at Gazebo for coffee.

When we met each other there, she was raving about the good food, great coffee, and genius free wi-fi. She would spend countless hours working on her laptop at Gazebo Cafe.

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Since I was still full and only needed a drink, she recommended their iced tea, so I had an order. True enough, it was very refreshing and not too sweet. It had a blend of citrus flavors that quenched my thirst.

My next trip after that meeting, I made sure to go back to Gazebo to have a try of their meals. I got to Cagayan around 9pm. When I made way to Gazebo, it was already closed. It was only open until 8:30. So I went back the next day for lunch.

For lunch I ordered the tuna and mushroom pasta and frozen coffee (I forget the name). The coffee was delicious! It wasn't too strong, plus it had a nutty taste that I enjoyed very much (must be the flavor I chosen). It was thick but not too thick that it was hard to drink. The pasta was also superb. The toasted garlic bread went well with it. The sauce was creamy and they were very generous with the tuna and mushroom; and the whole time I was eating, I was browsing through internet sites.

In another room of Gazebo, there is furniture and decor for sale. Some of the stuff looked like it came from Bangkok and Italy. The wooden furniture for sale was lovely, the kind that would furnish small-town London kitchens, I would imagine. There were also paper lamps, similar to those displayed on the ceiling of Gazebo. It was just a marvel to window shop the things for sale.

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I am definitely going to try the other pasta and meals on the menu of Gazebo! My friend has other recommendations which I have not tried yet and my first experience with their pasta made me want to go back for more.

Hot coffees range from P50-70.
Cold/Frozen coffees range from P70-P100.
Pasta ranges from P90-130.
Sandwiches range from P60-P100.


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ah tnx..i hav really gud time in CDO..by d way, i was so amazed with your river there, how the people have kept it clean, considering its proximity to the urban sprawl?

one negative comment for CDO is this..Grabe ung traffic, although you've got wide avenues and streets..

so makakatawag ka din sa bayantel sa manila?

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ah tnx..i hav really gud time in CDO..by d way, i was so amazed with your river there, how the people have kept it clean, considering its proximity to the urban sprawl?

it wasnt like that years ago. noon may basura pang nakikita sa tubig.

wow middleton? in carmen? meron akong kaibigan dyan nasa harap lang bahay nila :D wala lang hehe

Oo nga, sobra traffic sa CDO para na ring manila. Bakit sa davao malaking city pero minimal ang traffic. Isa lang ata ang wide road ng CDO yung highway lang kaya siksikan ang sasakyan.

eating talaga is my fave past time. :D tiano st ba yang bagong store nila? anong tawag sa st ng lumang store nila gearx? sa dear manok i mean :D

baka kelangan na ng lrt :D

^^ Apovel yata yon, correct me if i'm wrong also hehe, looks like you have a good time in cdo ... :)

Apovel as in APOlinar VELez....:cheers:

it wasnt like that years ago. noon may basura pang nakikita sa tubig.

wow middleton? in carmen? meron akong kaibigan dyan nasa harap lang bahay nila :D wala lang hehe

grabe cguro campaign ng mga tao jan as to cleanliness...yuh we stayed at middleton for about 3 days..

ya your right traffic, but dont worry this december open na yong nazareth to carmen bridge, i believe it will definitely help. :cheers:

one negative comment for CDO is this..Grabe ung traffic, although you've got wide avenues and streets..

Oo nga, sobra traffic sa CDO para na ring manila. Bakit sa davao malaking city pero minimal ang traffic. Isa lang ata ang wide road ng CDO yung highway lang kaya siksikan ang sasakyan.

Grabe kasi ang Davao, may mga fly-over..wala namang masyadong traffic..sana mg build ang CDO ng Skyways para madecongest ang traffic..

grabe cguro campaign ng mga tao jan as to cleanliness...yuh we stayed at middleton for about 3 days..

nag wat man ka ato sa cdo pre?

grabe cguro campaign ng mga tao jan as to cleanliness...yuh we stayed at middleton for about 3 days..

yeps. thats thanks to liceo university. they are the advocate for the care of the river. yung cwts nila

ya your right traffic, but dont worry this december open na yong nazareth to carmen bridge, i believe it will definitely help. :cheers:

another bridge na naman..ganda!

Oo nga, sobra traffic sa CDO para na ring manila. Bakit sa davao malaking city pero minimal ang traffic. Isa lang ata ang wide road ng CDO yung highway lang kaya siksikan ang sasakyan.

yup...it's because the development of the city wasn't planned. So phenomenal that the city's population doubled in 15 years. The local gov't's planning was overran by its progress. The only wide road (4-lanes) in the downtown is Velez St. This is why the city built the Bulua Market Complex (west), the development of Uptown CDO and Pelaez Bridge (south), JR Borja Extension (east) and the Puntod-Kauswagan Bridge (north) primarily to decongest the city proper and further expand the development. The previous project was the development of Agora Market and Bus Terminal in the 1990s and we all know the progress has made it congested and development was further in the city suburbs.

nag wat man ka ato sa cdo pre?

I attended the 16th Mindanao Parliamentary Debate Championship..

cdo gov has plan on that skyway before but they noticed that traffic areas are cause talaga sa kulang ng bridge that why they prio the bridge.. :)

Grabe kasi ang Davao, may mga fly-over..wala namang masyadong traffic..sana mg build ang CDO ng Skyways para madecongest ang traffic..

Grabe kasi ang Davao, may mga fly-over..wala namang masyadong traffic..sana mg build ang CDO ng Skyways para madecongest ang traffic..

kelangan talaga ng karagdagang kalsada ang cdo. di na kaya ang volume ng mga koche. i mean nungb 90s pa ito nagsisimula ang trapik, though the rta tried several things like the rerouting, kulang pa rin talaga

Sabi nung taga bayantel na nagpromo dito, nationwide call is only a local call sa lahat ng may bayantel service area.

yup...it's because the development of the city wasn't planned. So phenomenal that the city's population doubled in 15 years. The local gov't's planning was overran by its progress. The only wide road (4-lanes) in the downtown is Velez St. This is why the city built the Bulua Market Complex (west), the development of Uptown CDO and Pelaez Bridge (south), JR Borja Extension (east) and the Puntod-Kauswagan Bridge (north). The previous project was the development of Agora Market and Bus Terminal in the 1990s and we all know the progress has made it congested.


ah..ic..juz like zambo! very narrow ung streets..kasi walang proper planning..

yup...it's because the development of the city wasn't planned. So phenomenal that the city's population doubled in 15 years. The local gov't's planning was overran by its progress. The only wide road (4-lanes) in the downtown is Velez St. This is why the city built the Bulua Market Complex (west), the development of Uptown CDO and Pelaez Bridge (south), JR Borja Extension (east) and the Puntod-Kauswagan Bridge (north) primarily to decongest the city proper and further expand the development. The previous project was the development of Agora Market and Bus Terminal in the 1990s and we all know the progress has made it congested and development was further in the city suburbs.

hinde talaga expected ang pag boom ng cdo ano?

I remember last fiesta yong temp gi open yong bridge, as in walang traffic doon sa city hall area, it help talaga.. considering fiesta yon..

Ngek, ibang topic pala ako hehee

hinde talaga expected ang pag boom ng cdo ano?

yup....small time provincial capital lang ang city before but after the city boomed, both local officials and tourists alike (even balikbayans) were awed of its phenomenal progress. ^^

yong interconnection ng misortel is bayantel agusan (caraga region) at cdo bayantel span lang, if you have a bayantel line, local call sya to all bayantel phones wired or wireless.

so makakatawag ka din sa bayantel sa manila?

yup....small time provincial capital lang ang city before but after the city boomed, both local officials and tourists alike (even balikbayans) were awed of its phenomenal progress. ^^

its growth maybe is due of its strategic location..crossroad for the rest of Mindanao..

ya tama, i have a bayantel span, no charge kong tatawag ka sa bayantel nationwide but you have to use still NDD dialling wala lang charge :lol:

Sabi nung taga bayantel na nagpromo dito, nationwide call is only a local call sa lahat ng may bayantel service area.

eating talaga is my fave past time. :D tiano st ba yang bagong store nila? anong tawag sa st ng lumang store nila gearx? sa dear manok i mean :D

Antonio Luna Extension cor. Capt. Vicente Roa St. :cheers:

ya naka Y yong cdo sa northern min, left is going iligan, right is to butuan, going down is bukidnon.. :cheers:

its growth maybe is due of its strategic location..crossroad for the rest of Mindanao..

ya naka Y yong cdo sa northern min, left is going iligan, right is to butuan, going down is bukidnon.. :cheers:

korek..dat's y products from other parts of the archipelago, dadaan muna ng CDo before it is distributed to other parts of Mindanao..

By d way, you have huge malls huh..

mahal ba yong Gloria Maris? , kasi med u konti lang yong mga kumakain..

korek..dat's y products from other parts of the archipelago, dadaan muna ng CDo before it is distributed to other parts of Mindanao..

By d way, you have huge malls huh..

well... mahilig mamasyal mga cdo-ers :D myself included, basta may pera, kain sa labas every after class :lol: foodtrip

we heard some news na may 3 malls ma add for the next 3 years pero wala pang press release, plan palang.. we hope ma materialized yon.

mahal daw sabi ng mama ko, pati yung shabu2.

wow galing mo talaga sa resouces gearx ha! bilib talaga ako sayo.

@gearX wag kang masyadong mag eat ha.. lalaki yong katawan mo nyan.. bariq and I cares for you :lol::lol::lol:

wala nga akong pera. ito lang dala2 ko dito. yung desktop ko sa cdo pinabigay na sa pinsan :( yung mga "files" ko :lol:

i second the motion :lol: bisita ka muna sa fitness thread :lol:

Hey guys, this is what's happening right now in Grand Caprice, sayang hindi ako nagising ng maaga.. may invitation pa naman ako..

k7P-JeiMips

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P'Joes Diner is setting a trend in Northern Mindanao, being the only aviation inspired Americal Style Diner restaurant in Cagayan de Oro. Now with its branch in SM Cagayan de Oro, Pjoes’s Diner Jr. features a mini museum, an antique WW11 C-46 transport aircraft and a 4 place Beech light plane, unique landmarks of the city

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The menu is equally tasty and right on the budget. From steaks, fries, burgers, pizza and vegetable salads - all just right to the bite! The whole family will surely enjoy as the kids will love to explore the aviation inspired theme of the restaurant.

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Bring along the whole family and feast on its delightful delicious Blue Plate specials like steaks and sizzlers. And try their newest addition to the menu - the Bacon Cheese Mushroom Burger Pizza….simply tummy - filling!

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For information, please visit:
PJoe’s Diner - Rosario Strip, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City.
Pjoe's Diner Jr. - ShoeMart (SM), Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

mahal ba yong Gloria Maris? , kasi med u konti lang yong mga kumakain..

yup....buena familia only... :cheers:

So it's really a real plane talaga to ? wow ... :cheers:

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Taza Café
Rosario Arcade, Limketkai Complex

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@gearX, where in cdo maka rent tayo ng jetski ?

try mo Lauremar Beach Hotel...:cheers:

Tesda opens call center programs

THE regional office of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) in Northern Mindanao is now accepting applications for the 100-Hour Finishing Course for Call Center Agents.

A P5,000 worth of scholarship subsidy is provided to help job seekers acquire or upgrade their competencies through training programs that are directly linked with existing call center job markets.

In a statement, Tesda Regional Director Silvano B. Maranga said this program provides an opportunity to build a promising career for those currently employed but are ready for a career change, underemployed or unemployed, with or without experience, and are willing to undergo training as call center agents.

He added that for this year, Northern Mindanao received an initial 500 ProSpeak 7 online pre-qualification assessment slots with the following breakdown: 200 slots for Misamis Oriental; 100 each for Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte; and 50 each for Misamis Occidental and Camiguin.

Free-of-charge on-line oral tests using the ProSpeak 7 software are conducted in all Tesda provincial offices. Applicants may be "near hires" of call centers, at least two years in college, 18-55 years old and articulate in English.

Applicants are advised to bring one copy 2x2 size ID picture, two copies of 1x1 photos and one valid identification card.

Qualified applicants will undergo a 100-hour training in any of the three accredited training institutions, namely: Pilgrim Christian College and Asian College of Science and Technology both located in Misamis Oriental; San Isidro College in Bukidnon; and Informatics Computer Institute-Ozamiz Center, Philippines, Misamis Occidental.

This scholarship opportunity is under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Training For Work Scholarship Program which intends to provide skills and competencies to job seekers through appropriate training programs.

In 2006, a total of 481 scholars graduated from this training program out of which more than 200 were monitored employed in various call center companies.

Interested parties are advised to contact the Tesda Provincial Offices nearest them.

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Mapawa Adventure Park

We went to Mapawa Adventure Park where years before, the staff of GMA7 visited for their Extra Challenge show. And yes, we did the courses and somehow survived!

Going to the river trail challenge, we rode what i call a monster truck. Then we trek for at least 1 hr through a corn field it felt like we were in some part of the The Signs movie. Then here comes the real challenges:

First Challenge: 25-ft Water Slide. One has to sit on top of the fall, hands behind their neck then someone pushes you down. i screamed! . In all honesty, this is the first time that i have freely plunged down to a body of water which is more than 6 ft below. When i went down, i thought i was going to drown because all i can see above is a ray of light. I kinda crawled and when i was able to reach the top, i kinda inhaled some water (ouch!). This took about only a few seconds but to me it felt like more than five minutes of agony. At the bottom, 2 guys will guide you to a rope leading to a riverbank. One might ask, is there a way to escape this? The guide said you had to do a trek atop the riverbank which is more scary because snakes are abound. Yeah right... But the thing is, even if you don't know how to swim, you can still do this. I did!

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Second Challenge: 20-ft Jump. Okay, in all honesty, i failed on this one. After the first challenge and trekking along the river where at times i had to use my butt to slide down else i'll drown, i failed this. I was so scared so as a consequence i had to climb my way through rock boulders, holding only to tree roots and branches to reach our next destination. sigh

Third Challenge: 65-ft Rappelling & Rock Climbing. My picture on this one is on my homepage as of this writing (3/11/07) and will continue to stay there unless i met with another challenge. Okay, so i'm really proud to say that for this one, it's by far the most challenging feat i've ever done! It's my first time to rappel and rock climbing. And to do it for a 65-ft challenge??? Well, i'm really proud of myself :) 2 of my friends didn't do this. I was about to back out but then, i saw that others did it so i tried. If they can handle guys bigger than me then i told myself it's probably safe. Actually, going down, i had to put my faith on the guys guiding my rope. And i had this sensation of pure thrill hanging about 60ft above the ground. However, going up is entirely a different thing and i had to use my brawns and brain to get up. And note to self, it pays off to hit the gym at least 3 times a week to build my stamina. So all i can say to myself is "Good job girl!" and of course, "Thank God!" .

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Rappeling
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Walk on wire
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Ziplining over rocks
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Kiddie Horseback Riding
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The Taste That Sticks

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Sunburst Fried Chicken
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Chicken Skin and Chips
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A 2005 photo of CDO showing Maxandrea Hotel in the background...

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are you thinking what I'm thinking? :cheers:

Night Café again... CDO food trip on weekends (time to unwind)..
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CDO's Night Market - A Shopper's Paradise (quote from Living Asia)
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Night Café again... CDO food trip on weekends (time to unwind)..
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@GearX may I ask, what happens to the night café when it rains? :)

@GearX may I ask, what happens to the night café when it rains? :)

food stalls are required to put up standby tents...during rainy nights, Night Café is a Tent City still with many customers eating under tents. Of course, there are less customers when it rains are others will opt to nearby fastfood chains :cheers:

food stalls are required to put up standby tents...during rainy nights, Night Café is a Tent City still with many customers eating under tents. Of course, there are less customers when it rains are others will opt to nearby fastfood chains :cheers:

ok.:) nakakain na kasi ako dyan and i was wondering how they do when it rains kay la ko kita ug tents. thanks..:cheers:

ok.:) nakakain na kasi ako dyan and i was wondering how they do when it rains kay la ko kita ug tents. thanks..:cheers:

kapag makulimlim na before 5:00pm with rainclouds hovering the city, stall owners may dala ng tents just in case... :cheers:

Welcome to mapawa nature park

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Mapawa Nature Park is a vast property abundant wiht magnificent waterfalls, imposing views and exciting activities. It offers a relaxing environment for those seeking peace and solitude as well as a site for fun and adventure for kids of all ages.

Managed and operated by the Emmanuel N. Pelaez family, this property holds history and heritage linking itself to the people of Cagayan De Oro. Our commitment is to conserve and enhance the natural environment, at the same time helping to educate the community about the importance of protecting our natural resources.

Join us for an escapade through the pastures and forests of Mapawa. We will share a thrilling experience as you rappel alongside our 65-foot waterfall. Take a leisurely ride on horseback and explore the wonders of nature. Relax and dip in our natural spring-fed swimming holes or have a go on our gripping ziplines. We also cater to group events and conduct eco-lectures for company functions or youth groups.

Come visit us and discover the beauty of Mapawa Nature Park.

Accommodation

Ranch House
A private home nestled in the lush forest of Mapawa Nature Park. It's an ideal place for conference, weddings and family gatherings. Come stay with us and relax in the peace and tranquility of our environment.


HOW TO GET THERE:

Manila - Cagayan De Oro City

By LAND - Daily trips, estimated travel time is 48hours
By SEA - 1 day & 16 hours
By AIR - 1½ hour flight to Cagayan De Oro City

To Mapawa: 30 minutes from Cagayan De Oro City proper

park activities

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gentlemen should know they have to walk.... :lol:
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wow parang nasa US ang dating...mura man ug mag snow...

CDO's Night Market - A Shopper's Paradise (quote from Living Asia)
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I have been here..i enjoyed the experience..

CDO's Night Market - A Shopper's Paradise (quote from Living Asia)
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shopper's paradise nga maraming magagandang ukay2x,especially shoes....pero mag ingat lng sa presyo kc ang iba parang brand new ang presyo..:ohno: