Cagayán de Oro City and Misamis Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 89

burotski

August 31st, 2008, 03:22 AM

i guess the city officials should contemplate in building roads that bypass the city center. para yung walang business sa city can bypass those roads with gridlock. just like in metro manila, may C5, sa cebu may roads sa srp, sa davao may diversion road at diversion pa sa diversion road. meron ba ganyan dyan?

kasi i think there are alot of vehicles that ply the dvo-cdo-iligan route and the bxu-cdo-iligan route. tapos may mga local vehicles pa. tapos they are passing through one single route. with the volume of traffic that is passing there gridlock talaga.

There's a proposed coastal highway which will start somewhere in Bugo and would lead straight to the Puntod-Kauswagan bridge... From there it will go straight to Iponan passing by the Bulua Terminal and Public Market... For now, there are roads which I consider "diversion roads"... From the West, you can take the Patag road instead of the national highway... Problem is, it will lead you straight to the heart of Carmen... From the East, the JR Borja Extension is one... However, it will pass through the very heart of Cogon... Once the JR Borja Bridge will be completed, this is one route you can take if you are coming from the East and going to the 1st district of the city... For now, we'll just have to know alternate roads for us not to be caught in a traffic jam... Going to Uptown CdO... You can always use the new bridge connecting Brgy Nazareth and Ilaya, Carmen... Smooth kaayo ang traffic, Bai... Makahunong lang ka kajot near the West City Central School and junction to Balulang... And, the only real problem in this route is when you pass by the Trendline area (Super Heavy ang traffic at around 5 to 6pm, as in!) from Camaman-an going to Nazareth and finally to Macasandig... Going to Kauswagan, Bonbon, etc... from the western part of the city, I never pass by CM Recto, starting from Capt. V. Roa junction up to Licoan, especially during peak hours! From the highway, take a right at Osmeña st. then go straight... Take a left when you reach a deadend which is the Carlos Gothong Complex... There will be an island, you can either go straight, then turn left at Pacana; or turn left at Corrales, then take a right at an unnamed 4 lane road still leading to Pacana... From here, you go straight and turn right at the big 7th Day Adventist (not sure, but I'm sure it's not Catholic) school and church complex... Whala! You're on Marcos Bridge na... This 2 to 3 km "diversion" will save you up to 15 minutes of travel time... Try it, you guys! Pero, to sum it all up, we need new roads badly... New roads which lead somewhere other than the center of the city... We need them STAT! :-)

Phil Forus

August 31st, 2008, 03:39 AM

Popsicle

August 31st, 2008, 04:10 AM

shut up!

WOW!!! What a nice way of introducing yourself...how's your day @overdtop? I know that there are lots of people in this forum who, obviously, have never learned proper manners but I didn't know that you're one them! :ohno: Dude, I've read almost all of the threads and posts about CdeO and Its sad to know that there are people "out there" who can't help themselves make a mess and turn the threads into something less than what its supposed to be (an informative and educational forum about CdeO) because of their unsolicited opinions which doesn't do anybody any good.

I dont post much because I'm no longer in CdeO so I dont have anything informative to share and I know how a single non-threatening statement could blow up into a ridiculous word war because I understand that there are people who dont have anything better to do but meddle with other people's business-like some of the people "out there" who usually start the trouble here in SSC- for whatever miserable reason that they can come up with. I just didn't know that you belong to those kind!

There was nothing wrong with my posts. If asking for information from someone who knows is something that you find offensive, then that's your problem. Dont take it out on me, you might want to mark your calendar and schedule a session with your psychologist!

I visit this forum almost everyday only to learn and hear about the progress in CdeO/Nothern Mindanao and not for some B.S. crap from people like you!... Yeah, ive read your posts, and aside from your sarcastic two-word phrases, I dont recall reading something informative from you because it seems like your vocabulary is limited...so until you produce something informative that you can post and until you learn to increase the number of words you use in a sentence, perhaps you can tone down the rhetoric eh?

I dont know and I dont care who you are. Based on your posts which describes the kind of person you are, I even doubt that you're a Kagay-anon...but if you are, well, then it would be a shame to call yourself one! Majority of the Kagay-anons I know do not have the attitude that you show in your posts... but then again, you are entitled to your own opinion (no matter how worthless it is) so don't hold back... you fight the power, BROTHER!

I could go on all day...blaah...blaah...blaah...but never mind...

To all SCC-CdeO forumers, I apologize for getting out of line here. Didnt really want to take it this far...

@overdtop, once again thanks for the comment!!! Way to go Bro!...that is just the kind of attitude we Kagay-anons want to portray to other people who often visit this site to see the inevitable progress of the City of Golden Friensdship:bash:

Nice one dude! why don't you go hug yourself a RAINBOW...

bariQ

August 31st, 2008, 04:59 AM

:ohno:
omg...so, kahit maganda ung intentions ko ganyan ka pa din mag-isip? I was sincere, and well if you don't find me so, I don't intend to make that my problem. I don't have to prove myself to you after I tried to be nice. Anyway, advice ko lang syo is smell the roses...don't be too cynical.

and sa point mo na "we don't appreciate that"...well, boju did appreciated it. Kaya, mali ka ata jan. Kudos to boju.

well we appreciate the advice but not the way u told us. anyways.. we are offtopic. next time, PM pls :D

dark_knight_detectve

August 31st, 2008, 07:16 AM

^^dark knight san ba banda yang tropical hotel na nabanggit dito?......it looks awesome!

tropical hotel is in bulua. its a walking distance from the LTO office.

WawaY[625]

August 31st, 2008, 07:27 AM

Sa CDO lang kasi magkatraffic ng mabigat. Kasi sa mga nabasa ko sa inyo wala raw kayong heavy traffic sa CDO sobra. Mag analyze ka muna bago ka mag react para dili ka maingnan nga retarded.

well ang picture nga gipakita ordinary ra man sab..mura bayag walay traffic sa ubang lugar, sa davao sometimes muabot man gani ang byahe ug 1 hour maski mga 4 kilometers ra ang byehe-on

i tell you, ang picture na gipakita dili man jud heavy..dili man gani bumper to bumper ang traffic so nganong matawag nga heavy?

ug retarded? think of yourself first before you pass that term sa uban :) remember your argument sa ayala-cdeo thread ug ang imong past nga stupid arguments? :) so yeah before you pass that "R" word sa uban,manalamin ka muna :)

dark_knight_detectve

August 31st, 2008, 08:04 AM

City of Golden Friendship and the City of Peace

Ph Man

August 31st, 2008, 08:05 AM

interesting yung golden mile project ah. is it a mile long development? there's one structure in makati named something like that.

dark_knight_detectve

August 31st, 2008, 08:14 AM

deevex75

August 31st, 2008, 08:27 AM

I also really find that project very interesting kasi it reminds me of the development of marikina river, kasi nung inupisahan yung development ng Marikina River, daming na-sprout na mga establishments around it, which converted to JOBS to many residents.

deevex75

August 31st, 2008, 08:33 AM

WOW!!! What a nice way of introducing yourself...how's your day @overdtop? I know that there are lots of people in this forum who, obviously, have never learned proper manners but I didn't know that you're one them! :ohno: Dude, I've read almost all of the threads and posts about CdeO and Its sad to know that there are people "out there" who can't help themselves make a mess and turn the threads into something less than what its supposed to be (an informative and educational forum about CdeO) because of their unsolicited opinions which doesn't do anybody any good.

I dont post much because I'm no longer in CdeO so I dont have anything informative to share and I know how a single non-threatening statement could blow up into a ridiculous word war because I understand that there are people who dont have anything better to do but meddle with other people's business-like some of the people "out there" who usually start the trouble here in SSC- for whatever miserable reason that they can come up with. I just didn't know that you belong to those kind!

There was nothing wrong with my posts. If asking for information from someone who knows is something that you find offensive, then that's your problem. Dont take it out on me, you might want to mark your calendar and schedule a session with your psychologist!

I visit this forum almost everyday only to learn and hear about the progress in CdeO/Nothern Mindanao and not for some B.S. crap from people like you!... Yeah, ive read your posts, and aside from your sarcastic two-word phrases, I dont recall reading something informative from you because it seems like your vocabulary is limited...so until you produce something informative that you can post and until you learn to increase the number of words you use in a sentence, perhaps you can tone down the rhetoric eh?

I dont know and I dont care who you are. Based on your posts which describes the kind of person you are, I even doubt that you're a Kagay-anon...but if you are, well, then it would be a shame to call yourself one! Majority of the Kagay-anons I know do not have the attitude that you show in your posts... but then again, you are entitled to your own opinion (no matter how worthless it is) so don't hold back... you fight the power, BROTHER!

I could go on all day...blaah...blaah...blaah...but never mind...

To all SCC-CdeO forumers, I apologize for getting out of line here. Didnt really want to take it this far...

@overdtop, once again thanks for the comment!!! Way to go Bro!...that is just the kind of attitude we Kagay-anons want to portray to other people who often visit this site to see the inevitable progress of the City of Golden Friensdship:bash:

Nice one dude! why don't you go hug yourself a RAINBOW...

I think this is fair enough for both parties involved. If someone has nothing to say that is beneficial to both parties concerned, pls pls do not throw words that would really make bad impressions.........peace...

bariQ

August 31st, 2008, 09:01 AM

interesting yung golden mile project ah. is it a mile long development? there's one structure in makati named something like that.

according sa billboard... the golden mile is 1 kilometer long :lol:

Popsicle

August 31st, 2008, 09:23 AM

popsicle, forget about overdtop. we never really trusted him anyway. in fact, only true blooded cagay-anons would not do that to their fellow cagay-anons and non-cagay-anons. besides, we were just waiting for him to show us his true colors and timing couldnt be perfect.

city of golden friendship and city of peace!

I think this is fair enough for both parties involved. If someone has nothing to say that is beneficial to both parties concerned, pls pls do not throw words that would really make bad impressions.........peace...

No problem! Im cool with it. Im sorry everyone... I shouldnt have allowed myself to get carried away. PEACE...:rock:

bisayadako

August 31st, 2008, 09:57 AM

according sa billboard... the golden mile is 1 kilometer long :lol:

They should change it to golden kilometer. And we should be doing metric system :)

Love the work and play at CDO. :)

cheers,
Bisaya Dako

Ph Man

August 31st, 2008, 10:04 AM

looks like a bridge in Bohol. ok yung message sa riverbank: BE HONEST. very positive! :okay: they say it's better to say be honest than to say don't lie. :D

TONZI

August 31st, 2008, 01:29 PM

OT lang ...

guys, belated happy fiesta dha...i was there yesterday. Grabe kabibo inyo night cafe oi though nakita lang nako sa pictures before, lahi jud ang personal nga experience nako dha last night... Convenient pud ang whole area coz mcdonald's, mang inasal, are open 24 hours including chowking... Daghan good buys nga divisoria manila style, street foods, live band, as well as the bunch of people around. Good thing pud nga maayo pud ang police and security. The garbage collectors are also collecting at 1 am...all i can say is nice jud ang organization! worth emulating kaayo!

Anyways, nakita nako ang rendering sa 21 storey Limketkai Hotel grabe na kataas og mahuman. Inig mahuman ang mga projects dha i can say is sprawling na kaayo na nga area kay combination of all naman: gigs, malling experience, accommodation, food, concerts og uban pa. Bibo kaayo ang concert sa parokya no? Wa ko ka buy og ticket kay gpangita jud nako ang cd-r king sa tibook complex sa main bldg. sa ketkai. Despite the volume of people yesterday, bugnaw ghapon ang aircon or wa mo fade. Kung daghan tao sa ketkai hasta pud ang SM kay after ketkai i went up to Lumbia man pud.

ona

August 31st, 2008, 03:10 PM

Repost lang.

Ang ganda talaga nyang proposal. Mukhang over 5 storeys high yung fountain na nasa gitna. Baka tallest/ largest fountain yan sa Philippines pag natapos.

BOB-bXu

August 31st, 2008, 03:56 PM

There's a proposed coastal highway which will start somewhere in Bugo and would lead straight to the Puntod-Kauswagan bridge... From there it will go straight to Iponan passing by the Bulua Terminal and Public Market... For now, there are roads which I consider "diversion roads"... From the West, you can take the Patag road instead of the national highway... Problem is, it will lead you straight to the heart of Carmen... From the East, the JR Borja Extension is one... However, it will pass through the very heart of Cogon... Once the JR Borja Bridge will be completed, this is one route you can take if you are coming from the East and going to the 1st district of the city... For now, we'll just have to know alternate roads for us not to be caught in a traffic jam... Going to Uptown CdO... You can always use the new bridge connecting Brgy Nazareth and Ilaya, Carmen... Smooth kaayo ang traffic, Bai... Makahunong lang ka kajot near the West City Central School and junction to Balulang... And, the only real problem in this route is when you pass by the Trendline area (Super Heavy ang traffic at around 5 to 6pm, as in!) from Camaman-an going to Nazareth and finally to Macasandig... Going to Kauswagan, Bonbon, etc... from the western part of the city, I never pass by CM Recto, starting from Capt. V. Roa junction up to Licoan, especially during peak hours! From the highway, take a right at Osmeña st. then go straight... Take a left when you reach a deadend which is the Carlos Gothong Complex... There will be an island, you can either go straight, then turn left at Pacana; or turn left at Corrales, then take a right at an unnamed 4 lane road still leading to Pacana... From here, you go straight and turn right at the big 7th Day Adventist (not sure, but I'm sure it's not Catholic) school and church complex... Whala! You're on Marcos Bridge na... This 2 to 3 km "diversion" will save you up to 15 minutes of travel time... Try it, you guys! Pero, to sum it all up, we need new roads badly... New roads which lead somewhere other than the center of the city... We need them STAT! :-)

can you guys stop quarelling and instead we talk about how our agencies improved the flow along this segment of Iligan-CDO-BXU hi way please?:)

thanks to burotski for his travel tip.. I can recall a group of friends here in Butuan who went to Iligan for a quick visit...they intend to return to Butuan on the same day at the soonest time...however coming from Iligan...they were eventually caught in turtle paced traffic in this segment of Iligan-CDO-Butuan hiway which is also unfortunately part of the intra city road system as C. M. Recto..

what I am saying in a bigger sphere...the turtle paced flow in C.M. Recto is not only a problem in CDO but has also become a concern between the transport links between the points in Iligan, CDO and Butuan..

for this matter, as short term remedy (while a by-pass road is not yet in place) would be to alter routes to roads that lie parallel to C.M. Recto by using del Pilar-Juan Luna Sts...and J.R. Borja as these thoroughfares are free flowing.. inter city vehicles need not use C.M. Recto....instead they will have to use other parallel roads and bridges spanning the cagayan river.

we have a previous problem too here in Butuan as the old Magsaysay Bridge was once bottleneck for both intra-Butuan as well as inter-Butuan,CDO,Davao, Surigao transports... the problem was significantly improved with mandatory use of parallel roads and of course the newly built by-pass highway and Macapagal Cable Stayed Bridge..

would it be very likely if we can build a viaduct along the coast of Gusa or even starting in Agusan heading to Macabalan port area then a road going to barangay Kauswagan.....then rounding up to Bulua towards its exit to Iligan hiway? RROW problems will be kept to minimum if I think a by pass hi-way will be planned in this direction rather than going more interior right smack at the poblacion..

para lahos lahos ug sirit sirit na ta tanan biyahe dire sa NorMin:)

waddya think guys.. ?

CGYanon

August 31st, 2008, 09:23 PM

Oro archdiocese celebrates Diamond Jubilee (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/01/life/oro.archdiocese.celebrates.diamond.jubilee.html)
By Terry D.C. Betonio
Contributor

SEVENTY-FIVE years of teaching and spreading the word of God. And 75 more years are not enough to further relay to the Christian faith how good and loving God is.

The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee as a diocese this year.

What better way to reminisce those 75 years of faithful service than showing them off in photographs - preserved all these years.

Last August 26, a photo exhibit dubbed Paghanduraw (reminisce) opened at the Second Level of Limketkai Center with no less than the Papal Nuncio, Most Rev. Edward Joseph Adams, as special guest.

On display at the exhibit were about 90 photographs - majority of which are in black-and-white taken in the year 1910s.

The photos showed the evolution of the Church of Cagayan de Oro from a diocese to an archdiocese, and how the first bishop, Fr. James Thomas Gibbons Hayes, S.J., molded the people of Cagayan de Oro into the Christian believers that they are now.

Fr. Hayes was born in New York and was known as a man of missionary spirit. He spoke Visayan fluently. He had served as assistant in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental and as parish priest of Cagayan de Oro. He was appointed by Pope Pius XI as the first bishop of the diocese of Cagayan de Oro on January 30, 1933.

Bishop Hayes was later appointed as archbishop when Cagayan de Oro was elevated from a diocese to an archdiocese on June 29, 1951 by Pope Pius XII.

Through the efforts of Archbishop Hayes, he founded the Lourdes Academy for Girls (now called Lourdes College), the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartes, Maria Reyna Hospital and the Carmelite Monastery.

He also founded San Jose de Mindanao Seminary and Ateneo de Cagayan with the help of religious women.

One photograph in the exhibit showed the joint Baccalaureate Mass of the first graduates of Ateneo de Cagayan and Lourdes Academy, held at the St. Augustine Cathedral in the 1930s.

Also on display at the exhibit were photographs of the first communicants from Barangay Macabalan in Cagayan de Oro and Catarman in Camiguin, taken in the 1950s; the re-redos and vaulted ceiling of the sanctuary of St. Augustine Cathedral before World War II; and the ruins of the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace after World War II.

Japanese troops were believed to have occupied the Archbishop's Palace at the height of the war.

One photograph also showed the ruins of the Cathedral after being bombed by the Americans in 1945. While viewing the photograph, the Papal Nuncio, who is an American, was overheard as saying, "That was bad."

Also shown were black-and-white photographs of the parish church in Barangay Lumbia that was made of sawali walls taken in 1921; the Our Lady of Candelaria in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental as it appeared in 1916; the old Our Lady of Snows Parish in Tagnipa (now named El Salvador City); the makeshift St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental; the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; the St. Francis Xavier church in Initao, Misamis Oriental as it appeared in 1944 to 1945; and the San Nicolas Church of Mambajao in Camiguin as it appeared in 1935.

Also shown were photographs of the archbishops who succeeded Archbishop Hayes, namely Archbishop Patrick Cronin, Archbishop Jesus Tuquib and Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, the present archbishop of the archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.

Aside from priceless photographs, other mementos on display at the exhibit were an aspersory (a container for holding water) and aspergillium (a wooden material with a hole used for sprinkling the water) that was kept by the Immaculate Concepcion Parish in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental; a corn stone mill (galingan) from the Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in Baliwagan, Misamis Oriental; a Roman Mass sacramentary written in Latin from the St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Parish in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental; and a 400-year-old statue of the Birhen sa Kota sa Cagayan which is believed to be miraculous.

Accounts showed that four times the St. Augustine Cathedral was destroyed, including the bombs dropped by American planes during World War II, but the miraculous statue "stood still, untarnished amidst the rubbles."

It was also said there were many occasions of healing from deadly ailments, miraculous interventions and sightings that were attributed to the Virgin of the Fort of Cagayan (Birhen sa Kota sa Cagayan).

Dozens of stories and experiences more accompany these priceless photographs and mementos for everyone to literally reminisce - as what the exhibit hopes to realize.

The stories that accompany the passing years captured in photos have sacramental value to modern-day Catholics, considered not just an ordinary witness to the growth of the Church but also signs of all the graces the Church receive.

Paghanduraw is not only about the recollection of memories. It is also making present the passing of the Lord in the 75 years and more of His Church that has withstood the test of time and struggles.

For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star Manila.

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 01:08 AM

interesting yung golden mile project ah. is it a mile long development? there's one structure in makati named something like that.

according sa billboard... the golden mile is 1 kilometer long :lol:

They should change it to golden kilometer. And we should be doing metric system :)

Love the work and play at CDO. :)

cheers,
Bisaya Dako

Nope. That's a Golden Mile stretch. 600 meters walkway and 1 kilometer boulevard is equals 1 mile. Try to look at the photo below. I hope this project will not delay in miles long.:D

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/golden02.jpg

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 01:21 AM

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 01:36 AM

Para sa mga city hall officials and employees ang message na yan. Sa harap nyan ay ang cith hall complex ng CDO. Everyday makikita nila yan, ewan ko lang kung nagtake effect. Hehee

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 02:00 AM

Monday, September 01, 2008
CdeO fiber steps into national limelight (http://sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/01/bus/cdeo.fiber.steps.into.national.limelight.html)
By Mark D. Francisco

CAGAYAN de Oro's very own Puyo Handicrafts stepped into the national spotlight on the August 27 edition of Unang Hirit.

This after the local business was featured in one of the segments of the GMA early morning show as hosted by Jolina Magdangal.

Miss Kagay-an Tourism 2007 Diana Bagonoc, first runner-up Dianne Galenzoga and fourth runner-up Kathleen Marie Tabada were featured in the program donning Puyo Handicrafts accessories.

Puyo Handicrafts products are a fusion of combining local and environmentally friendly products.

Using indigenous materials such as abaca fiber, cogon grass, flowers, and leaves, members of the Misamis Oriental Multi-Fiber Cluster Inc. (Momci) are able to creatively design and manufacture novelty items such as bags, cards, writing materials, and other similar items.

These are sold locally and exported to clients abroad, particularly in the US and in Europe.

These quality crafted items and accessories that boast of Filipino ingenuity however have yet to be appreciated by most Filipinos.

"On one hand, it is sad that most of our countrymen prefer imported goods that are expensive and do not support local businesses while people in the US and Europe appreciate the novelty of our products," Momci president Vivian Libao of Puyo Handicrafts noted.

"But on the other hand, we at Momci consider this lack of patronage as a challenge. Moreover, we are confident because we produce environment-friendly products which are globally acceptable," she further explained.

Libao also urges the general public to support and patronize their products in order to sustain the livelihood of women and indigenous people.

Momci products were recently on display at the Kahimunan Mindanao 2008, at Limketkai Atrium.

In particular, Puyo Handicrafts products are made from abaca/Manila hemp.

Abaca is the premier cordage fiber of the world.

It is a structural (hard) fiber obtained from the outer layers of the overlapping leaf sheaths which form the stalks of the abaca plant.

It is very light, strong, and durable.

When properly extracted and dried, it is also of a white, lustrous color.

One particular feature of the abaca fiber which emphasizes its superiority over all other fibers of its class is its great strength and its resistance to the action of water, hence its particular adaptability for marine ropes.

Making an accessory out of abaca begins when the trunk of a plant is cut down two to four times a year to harvest the fiber.

The leaf sheaths are then stripped and the pulp is scrapped off to get the abaca fiber strands.

To make ropes, the strands are twisted together. These strands are mainly composed of cellulose, pectin and lignin.

Abaca fiber is extremely strong and durable, resistant to salt water, relatively cheap to produce, has a beautiful texture and biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Some of the variants available at Puyo Handicrafts (Dolores-Corrales) are wood handle shell bag, abaca flat clutch bag, abaca clutch bag with fur, abaca hobo bag, abaca pouch bag with brooch, abaca thru-pillow, rattan handle banig and hinabol bag, anahaw tote bag and tikog hobo bag.

There are also tikog shoulder flat bag, abaca bag with glass beads, tikog sling bag, kinawit sinamay bag, sinamay tote bag with zipper, among others. (With PIA)

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 03:51 AM

10 outstanding teachers honored today (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831119)

Monday, September 1, 2008

President Arroyo will award the 10 outstanding teachers of the Metrobank Foundation today.

A Palace statement said Mrs. Arroyo will present a trophy and a cash prize of P300,000 to each of the teachers at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium to mark Metrobank’s 46th anniversary on Sept. 5.

The awardees are grade school teachers Jesusa Antiquiera, Lynn Padillo, Maydelyn Antioquia and Maria Theresse Bagas; high school teachers Rowena Hilbanada, Ermie Rabara, Jeanette Dials and Noei Obcena, and doctors Irma Makalinao and Virginia Cuevas.

The elementary level winners were cited for their civic and volunteer work on education as well as poverty reduction and environmental protection.

Jesusa Antiquiera of P. Gomez Elementary School in Sta. Cruz, Manila has been a strong advocate of the “Kilusang Makapagbasa,” a school project that equips parents with skills to teach their children how to read.

Maydelyn R. Antioquia of President Manuel Roxas Memorial School North in Roxas City was cited for her support to the Christian Family Movement for aiding families stricken by calamities in the province.

Marie Bagas of West City Central School in Cagayan de Oro City was cited for heading the health and sanitation committee of their homeowners’ association, working to improve the living conditions of residents in the newly developing area.

“This year’s winners will join the ranks of 266 outstanding teachers who have been honored by the Foundation for the last 24 years,” the Palace statement said.

“They automatically become members of the Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators or NOTED, an honor society of outstanding teachers committed to nurturing a culture of excellence and service among educators through professional development, publication, research, and advocacy in active partnership with government and non-government organizations.”

Metrobank Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group of Companies.

Over the last 29 years, it has promoted a culture of excellence among Filipinos through its various programs, notably the Search for Outstanding Teachers, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence, the Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service, the Metrobank Math Challenge, and the College Scholarship Program.

The foundation also has a grants program that assists NGO and the government in the fields of education, healthcare, and the arts.

Metrobank Foundation celebrates Filipino excellence and presents a wellspring of hope in the future of our nation.

“The Search for Outstanding Teachers represents the Foundation’s commitment to promote a culture of excellence in education by recognizing the country’s best mentors who can be upheld as models not only for educators but for other community members as well,” The Palace statement said.

“More than 200 exemplary elementary, high school, and college teachers from all over the country have so far been awarded since its launching in 1985.”

”The President, together with Metro-bank and Metrobank Foundation, believe that by recognizing outstanding qualities and contributions of teachers, countless other teachers all over the country can be inspired to achieve excellence in the teaching profession.” – Paolo Romero

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 03:54 AM

Nope. That's a Golden Mile stretch. 600 meters walkway and 1 kilometer boulevard is equals 1 mile. Try to look at the photo below. I hope this project will not delay in miles long.:D

1 mile = 1.609 kilometer....:cheers:

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 03:59 AM

CdeO the Safest and Most Peaceful (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

The Kagay-an Festival proved it. Cagayan de Oro is the safest and the most peaceful!

With thousands of people watching the festivities, the Hiaga-onon Dance Festival, the Golden Float Parade, the Lambagohan Fluvial Parade, The Ms. Kagay-an Coronation Night, the exhibits and trade fairs, the various shows in the city, all these could have been a nightmare for the police, the military and security agencies. Yet nothing happened and people still braved the crowded places, in spite of warnings of possible sabotage and bombings.

The festival tuned out to be bigger than last year. More people came to attend and there were more activities.

All the events were better organized and people seemed to have learned from their mistakes last year.

The Ms. Kagay-an 2008 was spectacular, the production was great and the contestants were a lot lovelier and smarter.

As in last year, this year’s festival was managed by Promote CDO, and NGO devoted to promote the city as a tourist and investment destination.

The weather in the city also cooperated. Except for scattered rain showers in the evening the daytime weather was just perfect as people crowded the streets to watch the Higa-onon Dance Festival and the Golden Float Parade.

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Bgy. Carmen won the Higa-onon Dance festival, getting the cash prize of P200T, while Misamis Oriental Institute of Sciene and Technology of Balingasag, came in 2nd and winning the cash prize of P150T. 3rd place was Bgy. Consolacion winning the cash prize of P100T

All the other three participating contingents received a consolation prize of P10T each.

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In the Ms. Kagay-an 2008 Pageant, 4th Runner-up was Sarte, Sybil S., 18 years old from Capitol University, 3rd Runner-up was Mortola, Al Grace J., 23 years old from Capitol University , 2nd Runner-up was Go, Hazel Mari R., 18 years old from Xavier University, 1st Runner-up was Galenzoga, Joanne S, 18 years old from Xavier University and the Ms. Kagay-an 2008 is Gaston, Maria Jennifer Precious S., 20 years old of .Xavier University

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In the Golden Floiat Competition, 1st place was SM City Cagayan winning the cash prize of P150T, 2nd place was Ororama Superstore, winning the cash prize of P100T and 3rd place was Department of Agriculture regional office.

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In the Fluvial Parade Competition, Barangay Lapasan came out as this year’s winner and running away with the prize of P125T. Barangay Gusa came out 2nd with P100T, Barangay Bayabas, 3rd with P70T, Liga ng Mga Barangay 4th with P30T and Macabalan 5th place with P20T.

Mr. Ruben Vegafria, President of Promote CDO said that they were very happy with the outcome of this year’s festivities and they promise to outdo it again next year.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 03:59 AM

Photos: Apostolic Nuncio at 75th Jubilee Photo Exhibit (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?key=309)

By Mike Banos

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1. Most Rev. Edward Joseph Adams, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines and Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, S.J., cut the ceremonial ribbon to a photo exhibit at the 2nd Level of the Limketkai Mall commemorating the 75th Diamond Jubilee year of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. The exhibit runs till August 30 after which it will tour the various districts of the Archdiocese.

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2. Msgrs. Rey Monsanto, Jose Cabantan, Elmer Abacahin and Archbishop Antonio Ledesma enjoy the photo exhibit commemorating the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. The exhibit runs till August 30 at the 2nd Level of the Limketkai Mall after which it would tour the various districts of the archdiocese.

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3. Cagayan de Oro Press Club acting president Ed Montalvan enjoys a light moment with Most. Rev. Edward Joseph Adams, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippine during Tuesday's inauguration of the photo exhibit commemorating 75 years of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. The photo exhibit will run until August 30 at the 2nd Level of the Limketkai Mall after which it would tour the various districts of the archdiocese.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:00 AM

“Horse Sense”, Horse Show in CdeO and the CdO Horsemen Association, Inc. (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/)

By Anselmo B. Mercado

CDO’s Horse Show Competition: The Best in the Federation Circuit:

The Cagayan de Oro Horsemen Association , Inc. hosted the 4th Leg of the 2008 Philippine Horsemen Federation’s National Horse Show Competition last August 22 – 23, 2008. This was held at the horse-training-and-play grounds inside the property of the Fil Estate-Capistrano Subdivision in Barangay Gusa, Cagayan de Oro (near Sacred Heart School). The Horse Show Competition was the Association’s contribution to bring attraction in advance to the City Fiesta of Cagayan de Oro on August 28, 2008 (St. Augustine – the Patron Saint of CDO).

Competitors and horse enthusiasts from the provinces of Davao, Bukidnon, Cebu, Misamis Oriental, Agusan, Manila, etc. came with their prized and favorite horses to participate in the various events, which included the exciting oval track races, the highly entertaining barrel races and the dramatic obstacle races. The competition showed the skills of the riders (men and ladies) and their horses in speed, turning and pole-bending, jumping over different levels of mounds, running in water and mud pits. It was fun to watch the beautiful and daring ladies ride their horses, their hairs flying and flailing in the wind, their bodies jerked roughly but gracefully swaying along with their horses. The men riders could not be outdone, putting on their gusto and bravado they rode in style Filipino. The horses – let’s thank the Good Lord for creating such a wonderful, all-purpose, useful and beautiful animal – they were exciting to watch! R.B. Cunningham-Graham in 1917 wrote: “God forbid that I should go to any heaven in which there are no horses.” This is a sentiment probably shared by many horse-lovers.

Speaking of horses, the Philippines has native horses. In the equine arena, horses that are 12 hands (48 inches) or less in height (from the ground to the top of the withers) are called “ponies”. However, the breeding of horses in the Philippines has gone a long way. Through importation of internationally known breeds (e.g., Arab, Thoroughbred, Quarter horse, Apaloosa, and several others), crossbreeding and mix-breeding of these horses with the native ones have upgraded our Philippine ponies very much, so much so that we find today so many “real horses” in the country. We saw samplings of these during the Horse Show Competition last August 22-23.

The Cagayan de Oro Horsemen Association, Inc., is just a few years old. A fledgling organization as it is, it has already successfully hosted, organized and managed several national Horse Show Competitions during the last few years, and probably the best in the Federation’s circuit. Participants, guests, spectators and fans alike have always expressed their appreciation and wonderful memories of their participation and experience in the horse show events in Cagayan de Oro. These successes have always been attributed to the great support and cooperation that we receive from the generous sponsors, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro, the participants from various places, the enthusiastic and disciplined spectators, and last but not least, the CDO Horsemen Association officers and members themselves for their efficient organizing and managing of the tournament activities.

CDO Horsemen Association, Inc.: Officers & Members:

This year’s CDO Horsemen Association, Inc. officers include: Bobby Cabrera (President), Benjie Paras (Vice President), Gaspar Vicente (Treasurer), Jory Heck (Assistant Treasurer), Remus Villarosa (Secretary), Mike Siao (Public Relations Officer), and Board members Hector San Juan, Greg Villanoy and Jun Villar.

The Association has 43 official members, namely (in addition to the officers): Rene Abbu, Jimmy Alketela, Tantan Alceber, Sonia Abundiente, Jun Barros, Irene Bongcayao, Toto Chu, Perla de Asis, Maricel Edward, Boy Elloso, Elvin Elorde, Mark Fabello, Reiner Go, Marites Gomez, Sydney Guzman, Delia Jamaca, Mick Jarales, Boy Mercado, Bong Montesclaros, William Nuneza, Roel Ortigas, Jason Paras, Rene’ Perrine, Charrie Pimentel, Iko Roa, Herzon Solidum, Tammy Tamayo, Ariel Tan, Jun-Jun Tan, Ray G. Tan, Roy Tancinco, Rene Verzales, Emmanol Yoldi, and Harley Yu.

In a fellowship gathering at the horse training and playing grounds (Fil Estate-Capistrano Subdivision) last August 27, 2008, a new set of officers were elected to serve for the next two years. They were namely: Benjie Paras (President), Greg Villanoy (Vice President), Remus Villarosa (Treasurer), Jory Heck (Secretary), and Boy Mercado (PRO), with Board members Bobby Cabrera, Hector San Juan, Mike Siao and Jun Villar.

Vision and Plans:

The Association has set its vision towards a “H-O-R-S-E CENTER” in Cagayan de Oro City. The acronym stands for “Horses/Riders Recreation, Stock and Education Center”, the purpose of which is manifold including, namely: horses and riders’ education and training, breeding and upgrading of horses, recreation, horse shows, games and competition events, public awareness and education about the equestrian world, and the enhancement of a sound ecological environment.

Not too long ago, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro led by City Mayor Constantino Jaraula, had signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the CDO Horsemen Association, Inc. to allocate three hectares of city government land for the “H-O-R-S-E CENTER” in order to realize its vision and purposes. This is a partnership endeavor between the City Government of CDO and the Horsemen Association, Inc., through which both parties commit to undertake and pursue, with mutual obligations and benefits, a common objective -- to enhance Cagayan de Oro’s image as a city of “golden friendship” (and “horsemanship”), a premier city in the country in peacefulness, friendship, hospitality, decency, beauty, cleanliness and economic opportunity – a city to be proud of, a wholesome place to live in and raise a good family.

“HORSE SENSE” (KINA-ADMAN’g KABAYO):

HORSE SENSE - KINA-ADMAN’G KABAYO

(Anonymous) - (Visayan Version: By Anselmo B. Mercado)

A horse can’t pull while kicking. - Ang kabayo dili makabira kon siya motindak.

This fact I merely mention. - Kini’ng kamatu-oran ako lamang gi-ingon.

He can’t kick while pulling, - Dili usab siya makatindak kon siya mobira.

which is my contention. - Mao kini ang akong opinyon.

Let’s imitate the good old horse, - Awaton ta sa atong kinabuhi ug tanan kanato

and lead a life that’s fitting. - ang maayo ug dalaygon nga kabayo.

Just pull an honest load, and then - Magmatinud-anon kita.

there’ll be no time for kicking. - Dili magbirahanay ug magsinipa-ay. Magangay-angay kita, aron atong kinabuhi magmalinawon ug mahapsay.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:04 AM

looks like a bridge in Bohol. ok yung message sa riverbank: BE HONEST. very positive! :okay: they say it's better to say be honest than to say don't lie. :D

That message was "painted" before the 2001 elections I think by the Couples for Christ...

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:04 AM

Designing for Success : SLERS' Pica-Pica Cart (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/72764)
Mike Banos

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Mike Banos
August 31, 2008

Integrity and Teamwork are not the usual buzz words which come to mind when one thinks of I.T. But for Mercedes "Litlit" Pelaez-Mejia and Clara Gonzales-Elizaga, these are the two key elements which has made SLERS Industries, Inc. "Pica-Pica" Cart their personal stylistic triumph.

Litlit is the franchising director for SLERS Industries, Inc., a Cagayan de Oro based family-business started by her mother Ofelia "Fely" Cosin-Pelaez 38 years ago in Del Monte, Bukidnon. Beginning with country style ham she made for plantation employees during Christmas, the home-based "cottage industry" eventually grew to encompass a full range of meat products including Pinoy staples tocino and longganisa, bacon and hotdog, and of course its flagship product, the famous SLERS Jamon de Cagayan de Oro.

Clara is the other half of the "Mom-and-Pop" dynamic duo of Nazca Designs. Together with hubby Elson, Nazca offers clients photography, web site development, product design and raw materials development services.

Nazca and SLERS go back a long way to the time when Litlit asked Clara to improve the packaging for their sweet ham. The Nazca version proved so successful in increasing sales that Litlit immediately asked Clara to improve the packaging for their Jamon de Cagayan de Oro. Since then, SLERS has retained Nazca as the exclusive designer for its products.

"The design of our products and fixtures are a continuing process between me and Clara," Litlit notes. "If I have an idea, I bring it to Clara who evaluates if it is workable and most important, viable financially and commercially."

But it was when Litlit asked Clara and Elson to work on SLERS Chicharon that the company's decision to go through a formal design process really proved itself. Introduced in January 2006, SLERS Chicharon quickly became the company's fastest moving and most famous product, encouraging Litlit to develop a pasalubong style kiosk which they have franchised as the SLERS PiCA PiCA.

"PiCA PiCA special to me because I participated in designing its brand identity even before it was born. Kamulo pa conceptualize sa PiCA PiCA I was there already there. I designed the logo, conceptualize its visual identity, designed the packaging, designed the cart, planned the colors schemes, and even helped with the mascot design, "Clara said.

"Thus, our kiosk is the product of a design evolution which has remained consistent with its design theme and product concept laid down by Litlit. Through this process, we have developed a teamwork which has given us what we want in terms of product development while at the same time retaining our consistency in terms of our design theme," she added.

The SLERS PiCA PiCA kiosk is focused on the SLERS Chicharon which is now available in two types (with or without pork fats) and which are each available as "hot" and "standard" versions. Besides the four types of Chicharon, the kiosk also carries a newly developed complementary product, SLERS Sukang Tuba which provides livelihood to rural families in El Salvador and other towns in Misamis Oriental, and SLERS Banana Fritters, which provide similar livelihood for a woman's association in Barangay Lumbia in Cagayan de Oro.

The new design kiosk had its baptism of fire in March 2007 at the CITEM National Trade Fair where it garnered a nomination for "Best Booth Design".

"PiCA PiCA started with the right mindset, in terms of design. From the very beginning it had its own visual identity," Clara noted. "It's unlike most local brands who starts first with producing and distributing the product and worrying about the design later. In PiCA PiCA's case, the design was born together with the product."

As a fitting tribute to the active collaboration between artist and owner, SLERS was recognized with the "Franchisor's Touch" award during the Association of Filipino Franchisors, Inc. (AFFI) annual trade fair last July 2007 where the company was recognized for its "personal touch" in explaining the franchise to interested visitors, with Litlit personally presenting the PiCA PiCA concept for the duration of the exhibit. In its latest triumph, the booth was awarded "Best Dressed Booth" (Food Category) in the recently concluded Kahimunan Mindanao '08 Island Fair at the Atrium of the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City.

The PiCA PiCA kiosks are now deployed to the company's five franchisees in General Santos and Davao cities, as well as SLERS seven company owned outlets in Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Iligan where they've become recognized as landmarks where one can get the famous SLERS Chicharon.

In fact, the kiosks have proven so successful its design has been copied lock, stock and barrel by some competitors. This has sometimes led Litlit and Clara to rue how their time, money and effort has been so easily taken advantage off by their competitors, but eventually, it has led them to realize just how true the old adage about "imitation being the sincerest form of flattery" is.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:09 AM

My Friends from Malatya (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/72763)
Mike Banos

August 31, 2008

I was writing for a business broadsheet a year ago when I first noticed that a Turkish restaurant had opened in SM Cagayan de Oro. Food and restos being some of the things I specially like to write about, I asked SM Cagayan de Oro Public Relations Officer Ivy Guantero to introduce me to the owners.

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The first member of the family I met was Muhammad Rizal Dalkilic, 28, the youngest of four siblings who was charged with marketing for the Turquoise Turkish Restaurant. The Dalkilic family hails from Malatya, located 670 kilometers east of Ankara, Turkey's capital city. Besides the Turquoise, they also have an import-export company which exports Mindanao's fruits and other agricultural products to Turkey.

Rizal (pronounced with a silent L) is the President and Philippine representative for the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (Studies on Risale-i Nur and Muslim-Christian Relations). A frequent visitor to the Philippines, he has taken graduate studies at the University of the Philippines (Diliman) and Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan).

From July to September, 2006, his elder brother Mahmut, 35, (who owns Turquoise) looked at possible locations in the Visayas and Mindanao but finally settled on Cagayan de Oro where Rizal and his wife Fatima, 26, had settled down. At that time, there was only one certified Halal restaurant in Region 10 and it was the location closest to Islamic communities in Marawi City, and the two Lanao provinces.

Prior to their departure for the Philippines, Mahmut and his wife, Banu, 33, were social workers of the Hizmetler (social welfare dept.) in Turkey and also owned a restaurant. Their daughter Duru is a first grade student at the nearby Rosevale School.

But that wasn't to be the end of my acquaintance with the Dalkilic family. Shortly after my interview, Rizal requested my assistance in publicizing their distribution of free beef (called qurbani) from 450 cows during the Muslim festival of Eid'ul-adha, the second biggest Muslim holiday after Hari Raya.

I learned from him that in the previous year, some 900 Nur students in the Turkish cities of Istanbul, Malatya, Adana and Ankara contributed funds to help distribute qurbani to poor Muslim and Christian families across Mindanao. The response of Turks back home was so enthusiastic after they learned of the qurbani his group distributed in Mindanao and Metro Manila they were able to easily double the number of beneficiaries last year.

For the coming Holy Month of Ramadan which falls on September, 2008, Rizal's group will once again distribute one kilo of beef qurbani to each poor family in addition to a packet of iasha (a package which includes 5 kgs rice, 5 kgs cooking oil, vegetables, condiments, biscuits and some surprise gifts).

This was something really new to me, even allowing for the years I have spent in close proximity to many Muslim friends in Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Marawi and the Lanao provinces. To think that a Muslim from far away as Turkey was willing to extend their traditional qurbani to poor Christians made an impression on me that lasts to this day.

The next project where I was involved was even more impressive: a 10-day tour of Mindanao a year ago now by a group Turkish scholars and businessmen for a series of interfaith dialogues to allow them to see for themselves the poverty in Mindanao and what they could do to help.

The scholars were led by Ustadz Abdullah Yegin, an 84-year old religious leader in Turkey; Hatem Ozpolat, another religious leader and Ihsan Kasim, a religious leader, scholar and translator. The group inaugurated the Institute of Rizale-i Nur Mindanao in Marawi City, an educational institution headed by Rizal as president, which is dedicated to the religious studies of Rizale-i Nur and the improvement of education in Mindanao by combating ignorance, poverty and conflict.

Local business leaders led by then-Promote CDO President Rudy Meñes also got to meet the visiting businessmen at a dinner meeting at the Turquoise. The visitors included Ahmet Celik, who owns a chain of fast food outlets which Mr. Dalkilic said is like the Jollibee of Eastern Turkey, and Zeki Saygi, a hotelier and restaurateur who operates the world famous Caravan Sarai restaurant and convention center.

But perhaps the most eye opening experience I shared with the Dalkilic family was when they invited me to Rizal's residence for Ihtada night where a balik-Islam embraced the new faith followed by Qiraat (reading the Holy Book) and Sohbet (interpretation of sacred book of Islam).

The latter activity is so much like the Bible Study sessions I've attended as a member of the Cagayan de Oro City Church of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). This experience left me contemplating why people of various faiths didn't get together more often to share the Word of God.

Just a few weeks ago, I met their sister, lawyer Saime, 32, who was in town for a visit. I'm sure she's impressed with what her brothers have accomplished so far in this far away country, including Mahmut's new Turkish Restaurant in Davao. Very soon, a new Risale-I Nur Institute will be inaugurated in Macanhan, Bgy. Carmen in this city. I look forward to the day when I can meet their eldest brother Niyazi, head and manager of the Finance Bank of Turkey when he comes by for a visit.

I can only hope we can live up to the faith, hope and charity Rizal, Mahmut, Saime and their families have so generously shared with me and my fellow Filipinos. The Turquoise is truly a gem worthy of the name of this Turkish restaurant in this far-off land.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:13 AM

CDO Horsemen elect new officers for 2009 (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?key=311)

By Mike Banos

Engr. Reuben "Benjie" Paras has been elected the new president of the Cagayan de Oro Horsemen, Inc. replacing two-year president Roberto "Bobby Cabrera" during the annual general assembly held Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the "Stables" hosted by the Fil-Estate/Capistrano Subdivision in Barangay Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City.

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Members of the Cagayan de Oro Horsemen Association, Inc. elect their new officers at the "Stables" at the Fil-Estate/Capistrano Subdivision at Bgy. Gusa, Cagayan de Oro last Aug. 27.

Also elected were Greg Villanoy, vice president; Jory Heck , secretary; Remus Villarosa, treasurer; and public relations officer (P.R.O.) Dr. Anselmo "Boy" Mercado.

The newly elected officers together with the Board of Directors make up the Horsemen's policy making body. Besides Paras, Heck, Villarosa and Mercado, other members of the board include immediate past president Bobby Cabrera, Dr. Hector San Juan, Michael Siao, Jun Villar and Gaspar Vicente.

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According to newly-elected P.R.O. Boy Mercado, the Cagayan de Oro Horsemen Association is just a few years old. Young as it is, it has already successfully hosted, organized and managed several National Horse Show Competitions.

"Participants, guests, spectators and fans have all always expressed their appreciation and wonderful memories of their participation and experience in the horse show events in Cagayan de Oro," Mercado noted.

"These have been attributed to the great support and cooperation that we receive from generous sponsors, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro, the Barangay Gusa officials and staff, police and security personnel, the participants from various places, the enthusiastic and disciplined spectators and not the least, the CDO Horsemen Association officers and members themselves for their efficient organizing and managing of the tournament activities."

The club has also successfully hosted a number of long trail rides during summer which attracts riders from all over the region and even from abroad. The trail rides blazed by the horsemen are reputed to be among the best around the world. It is being pushed by the club as one of Cagayan de Oro's adventure sports along with its signature white water rafting.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:18 AM

Villa Arcadia Travel and Explore (http://travelsandtours.dingexx.com/2008/08/25/villa-arcadia-travel-and-explore/)
Posted by dingdans on Monday, August 25th 2008

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Well, well, well… Last August 23, 2008 my partner and I went to Villa Arcadia at Calamcam, Talisayan. Supposedly, our plan was in Davao to experience the amazing event according to them which is the Kadayawan Festival; however, due to some government issues that arise in Mindanao (involving the MILF and the Military) we could not attend the said event because of bombing threats. The second option that we had is to visit Malaybalay City and see the marvelous work of art which is the transfiguration wherein the view is nice and fantastic. The reason why we weren’t able to go to Malaybalay City is because our friends could not make it.

My partner and I had already made plans to have a vacation and do some relaxing to get away with our daily workloads. We already set our minds to go somewhere hence we opted not to postponed this vacation for that particular reason. We’ve been checking resorts that are safe to go to. We have choices like Duka bay, Manatagale and Villa Arcadia. The first two choices were scratched due to the price. Instead we went to visit Villa Arcadia resort which was a lot cheaper compared to the first two choices. My friend Joy said that it was cool and nature aficionado. The entrance to the villa is quite warm and welcoming. Indeed the place is nice and good, the ambiance is cool and refreshing while the view so scenery, peaceful and has a panoramic view. The villa has amenities like swimming pool, glass-bottom boat, café in front of the deep blue sea, bay walk for those lovers that would like to make some relaxing moment, billiards and a mini jungle for children (monkey, birds, and chickens).

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The garden’s view and arrangement is well organized as well as the cottages. They have spacious parking lot to those costumer who have cars and their room has different packages from couples to family and is affordable which will range from 500 to 2000 plus. The food is good to taste and just enough however the prices are expensive compared to other resorts we’ve been to. The seashore’s sand is so fine like sugar. With regards to their rooms, we rented there ordinary with air-conditioned room which we think that it is okay however it is so disappointing to know that they don’t have comfort room and shower room inside the room just like most resorts have instead they have common comfort room and shower room which you have to go out from your room to take shower or pee.

Annoyingly, though they have shared shower and comfort room they don’t have shampoos and soaps for their guest’s only towels. And to top it all, the water is salty. The room that we had is a small room which only has a bed and a table and mirror. One more thing, they don’t have trash bin inside the room. And even the trash bin was shared. So pathetic… They don’t have any entertainment showcase inside the room just like TV or even a radio to make their guest entertain. Well, we haven’t tried other rooms. The one we have might be different from the other rooms. Just in case you want to visit this place try the other rooms. The room that we have is not recommendable. J The place is recommendable but not there ordinary rooms.. That is the only concern that I have in this resort, the facilities of their ordinary rooms is not good. To the owner of the resort sorry but that was I observe to your resort..PEACE..:-) But overall the entire place was great relaxing including the services….

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:31 AM

Vestiges of Old Cagayan de Oro (http://theignatianperspective.blogspot.com/2008/08/vestiges-of-old-cagayan-de-oro.html)

Curiously driving through the now congested old poblacion of a city that is bursting at the seams with people and structures, this wide-eyed visitor is gladdened to espy certain ancient residential structures that continue to clearly reveal the groaning city’s idyllic and left-behind past. Mostly erected of timber structures, of at least two storeys high under GI roofing, these once were prideful domiciles of old Cagayanons. Many of them have been grudgingly and consequently badly restyled to fit their current economic uses – from homey and quiet residences to a clutter mostly of commercial cubicles for small businesses in varying states of unintended ugliness.

Still, a good number of these remnants of a by-gone era continue to exhibit old quaint touches of their erstwhile uses in an almost rebellious bullheaded display of their once gloried past, against the patent monstrosities that the new owners have heaped upon them.

The ensuing picture gallery is a random sampling of some of these once proud structures that either refuse to go the way to oblivion, or because of lack of resources of the owners, unrepentantly continue on their inexorable path toward benign neglect and disrepair, uncared for and left mostly to the elements.

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This first one sits at a busy corner a block away from the poblacion’s center of activity and attention, Divisoria Plaza, and looking like some brick house from some foreign temperate country. In actuality, its core structure was formed by coralline shipped from some place in mainland China and hauled and stowed inside the dank hulls of trading ships, to find use in these once remote islands. Built in 1882 by some enterprising Chinese trader who decided to settle in the islands.

Now, layers of mostly concrete topped by the faux brick look hide the old look. And what’s more the old structure was incorporated into a newer concrete building built around it in a very tight embrace making one unified structure.

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Next comes this European looking structure (with a very unique roof structure) which during our youth served as the envied residence of the late Nemesito Chavez, father to one of our gang mates in HS. It sits at a corner of old Filipinas and Rizal Street, both streets now changed in name. Today while the exterior retains pretty much its old look, everything else has changed. A pawnshop occupies part of the ground floor, while an office takes the side fronting Rizal Street. And sadly the second floor which had the bedrooms then looks unoccupied. A short distance from it was another wooden structure owned by Mr. Chavez’s close relative. This once housed a respectable doctor’s office on the ground floor and rental residence above.

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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_V4soucedYQA/SKcUe5FET9I/AAAAAAAAA7s/XZbSyH4Cpl4/s400/Yoyong%27s%2520Staircase.jpg

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Along Victoria Street one lot away from its intersection with Del Mar Street is an old decrepit timber building built in the late 40’s and owned then by a close relative. Now it is occupied as boarding house upstairs and warehouse downstairs of the new owners who maintain a construction/hardware store along Divisoria, a block away.

And along Del Mar Street, again one lot away from its intersection with Victoria is another remnant of the early 50’s, built by an out-of-town aunt who used the place as a rental. It was bought by the same owners of the hardware store and now uses it as rented residence upstairs and warehouse on the ground floor.

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Then along old Dolores Street which starts at the city’s main church, the San Agustin Cathedral and used to end less than a kilometer away to the city’s cemeteries. Running west to east, it has also been renamed and the cemeteries of old have all been relocated by the lot owner, the city government which wanted the space. But many of the old houses along this street are still standing today mute sentinels to the many church processions and funeral entourage emanating from the cathedral.

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Lastly, this once was among the first commercial buildings fronting the venerable Ateneo, built of concrete and utilized by the owner as their residence above.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:35 AM

http://www.cagayandeororealestate.ph/imageslists/golfestatescluster1.jpg

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 04:43 AM

http://www.cagayandeororealestate.ph/images/xaviergradeschool.jpg
Xavier University - Grade School is located at Lumbia Road, Pueblo de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 05:13 AM

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boju2

September 1st, 2008, 05:25 AM

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boju2

September 1st, 2008, 05:26 AM

More businesses keen to join...

Oro BEST Expo 2008 (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/2008/08/more-businesses-keen-to-join.html)

With the success of the launching of the Oro Chamber’s Oro Business Enterprises, Services and Trade (BEST) Exposition last year, the Oro Chamber brings forth ORO BEST Expo 2008 on October 1-4 at The ATRIUM, Limketkai Center to showcase the multifarious opportunities in Northern Mindanao.

As the largest exposition in Northern Mindanao, the three–day ORO BEST EXPO is the best venue to promote the region’s multifaceted interests and business opportunities while inspiring the whole business community of the island of Mindanao to be united, competitive and highly linked up to capture the global market and flourish.

Last year’s exposition was attended by more than 90 exhibitors most of which are large companies such as A. Brown Company, CUMC, STEAG State Power, Bayantel, FedEx, 3M, Jac Automobiles, Kraft, Limketkai Manufacturing Corp., CONCENTRIX (Link2Support), Microsoft, People’s Support, Unilever Phils., Pueblo de Oro Corp., Callaway, US Commercial Service, YSU Marketing and many more, with around 6,000 guests from the various participating companies, local government units, non-government organizations and regional line agencies from as far as Manila, Cebu, Davao to Iligan City as well as the provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao Norte and Sur, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental.

This year’s ORO BEST EXPO will feature the following major events: -day ORO BEST Trade Exhibits and Job Fair, Oro Chamber Mayor Jaraula Cup Open Golf Tournament at Pueblo de Oro Golf Course, 3rd Cagayan de Oro Business Academe Forum on October 2, 3rd Northern Mindanao BMBE Conference on October 4, ICT Conference on October 2-3 and 3rd Mindanao Tertiary Schools ICT Quiz Show on October 4.

“We are elated that as early as now, 37 companies are reserving booths already, not just local companies but companies from other regions as well,” Oro Chamber President Rudy Meñes said. “With the launching of the 1st Oro Chamber Mayor Jaraula Cup Open Golf Tourney, we are confident that our Cagayan de Oro Business Month will be one worth celebrating for,” he added.

Among the companies that confirmed their exhibit participation are Pueblo de Oro Development Corp., Liceo de Cagayan University, Tri-star Paint, CIW Steel, Tuscania, Salay Handmade Paper Inc., JAC Automobiles, Sagrex, Betafoam, CAPICOR, Mindanao Timber Co., SEMCOR, Southland Events, Synnex Concentrix, Wealth Bank, Parasat CATV, Arriba Telecontact, Great White Water Rafting, Menzi Orchards Realty, CESTCO, HG&P Coolaire, Pie Man, Ororama, Techno Trade and Southern Synergy Sales.

For more details and related queries, please contact the ORO BEST EXPO Secretariat at the ORO CHAMBER office thru telephone no. (088) 309 0044, fax no. (088) 859 1426 or mobile 09209510998 or email

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 05:26 AM

1 mile = 1.609 kilometer....:cheers:

:okay:

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 05:31 AM

Junction Tomas Saco and Kagay-an Bridge...I thought I saw a rendering on the encircled portion....

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/100_3056copy.jpg

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 05:32 AM

portion of Pelaez/Golez Property near Kagay-an Bridge showing the Golf Driving Range just at the back of Sports Zone

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sandman.ink

September 1st, 2008, 06:12 AM

portion of Pelaez/Golez Property near Kagay-an Bridge showing the Golf Driving Range just at the back of Sports Zone

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/100_3055copy.jpg

gearX, just want to ask if bago tong road na to? san galing ang buhangin? sandy ang lugar around that area?

holabonita

September 1st, 2008, 06:21 AM

http://www.cagayandeororealestate.ph/images/xaviergradeschool.jpg
Xavier University - Grade School is located at Lumbia Road, Pueblo de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City

No more XU gs sa macasandig gearX?

Farirah

September 1st, 2008, 07:11 AM

No more XU gs sa macasandig gearX?

Meron pa. Two campuses ang XU gs. Ang isa ay nasa Pueblo de Oro, few meters away from XU Highschool. Two campuses for the convienience of the people residing at downtown and uptown areas. :)

Farirah

September 1st, 2008, 07:19 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2806617179_3e9167be6f.jpg?v=0

The Miss Kagay-an 2008, Miss Fatima Gaston, our family friend. :cheers:

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 07:40 AM

gearX, just want to ask if bago tong road na to? san galing ang buhangin? sandy ang lugar around that area?

yes, it's newly opened road just a few months ago linking Carmen and Nazareth via Kagay-an Bridge. Sand/dust in the road is from recent construction activities where the road contractor (UKC) set up their crushing/batching plant right at the center of that rotunda as seen in the photos taken by @dark_knight...I think the area is not sandy but mixed clayey-loamy-sandy...there's an old naturally growing hardwood right at the middle of the rotunda as seen below so more on clayey...

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/53/54/30794535/1_255284918l.jpg

bariQ

September 1st, 2008, 08:00 AM

No more XU gs sa macasandig gearX?

from what i jnew before. you can choose which campus... macasandig or the one in pueblo. this was 3 years ago. i dont know now

TONZI

September 1st, 2008, 09:46 AM

Thanks to your testimony @Tonzi. I believe that's not bias appreciation since there are many people who experienced same with you. Grabeng lakwatsa mo ah. Hindi kana ata pumunta sa Gaisano, nakakasawa naba? :)

it's not that because nakakasawa, i ddnt have the ample time to move around coz im really up to the 3 day sale sa SM and then visiting Ketkai coz i have something to buy there pud. Anyway, nindot man pud ang Gaisano coz we were there before we departed for Cebu last summer.

For that bias thing, why should i be biased? In the first place, it would take me to live there first before i get biased about your city. Except na lang if i have that sense of sarcasm para mag-ingon ana ko.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 10:21 AM

it's not that because nakakasawa, i ddnt have the ample time to move around coz im really up to the 3 day sale sa SM and then visiting Ketkai coz i have something to buy there pud. Anyway, nindot man pud ang Gaisano coz we were there before we departed for Cebu last summer.

For that bias thing, why should i be biased? In the first place, it would take me to live there first before i get biased about your city. Except na lang if i have that sense of sarcasm para mag-ingon ana ko.

nakita mo si Valerie Concepcion sa SM kahapon? :)

boju2

September 1st, 2008, 10:32 AM

Junction Tomas Saco and Kagay-an Bridge...I thought I saw a rendering on the encircled portion....

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/100_3056copy.jpg

balikan mo nalang yun @Gearx para ma"validate" mo ang rendering. hehe

it's not that because nakakasawa, i ddnt have the ample time to move around coz im really up to the 3 day sale sa SM and then visiting Ketkai coz i have something to buy there pud. Anyway, nindot man pud ang Gaisano coz we were there before we departed for Cebu last summer.

For that bias thing, why should i be biased? In the first place, it would take me to live there first before i get biased about your city. Except na lang if i have that sense of sarcasm para mag-ingon ana ko.

Kasi baka i-"validate" naman nila kung sino yung nagsabi at kung makita na ally yung nagtestimony baka hindi valid... hehehee

TONZI

September 1st, 2008, 10:38 AM

nakita mo si Valerie Concepcion sa SM kahapon? :)

nope, i wasn't there yesterday but the other day.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 10:47 AM

CdeO Librarian Bids Farewell After 33 Years In Service (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=1369)
by Vonette Y. Go/city Information Office

City Librarian Myrna Acedera bids farewell to the City Government of Cagayan de Oro as she retires from the government service effective today, September 1, 2008.

During this morning’s flag raising ceremony, Ms. Acedera gave a three-minute speech before City Hall officials and employees, recalling her service to the City Government of Cagayan de Oro for the last 33 years. In her 33 years stint as a public servant, Acedera has served eight City Mayors of Cagayan de Oro whom she had honorably served with true faith, honesty and dedication. During her incumbency, she had well-represented the City Public Library in various local, national and international conventions and seminars. The latest of which was the World Congress of Librarian in Quebec City, Canada wherein she was the lone Filipino out of the 4,800 delegates from all over the world. The City Public Library is also listed as one of the “Most Outstanding Public Libraries in the Philippines”, Ms. Acedera added. As she bows down from government service, the city librarian takes pride that the Cagayan de Oro City Public Library has been placed in the limelight when she was elected as the National President of the Public Librarians Association of the Philippines and as the founding President of the Mindanao Librarians and Libraries Associations. Acedera expressed her gratitude and thanks to the local government officials, especially the unqualified support of her family, personnel and staff at the City Public Library for their unwavering support, trust and cooperation. “To one and all, I have no other words to say but thank you, thank you and thank you for the 33 years of friendship, and the pleasure of your company” Acedera’s final line.

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 10:52 AM

“My City, My Pride” Photo Contest Is On (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=1368)
by Ian A. Fuentes/ City Information Office

A photo contest that will capture the soul of Cagayan de Oro and portray the city as a bustling and modern metropolis is now opened to all amateur and professional photographers.

The photo contest, dubbed as “My City, My Pride”, will basically focus on places and events in Cagayan de Oro City as captured by the photographers using either film or digital cameras, Organizer and Acting City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Officer Imma Rae D. Gatuslao said. Top three winners in both Category A (Places) and Category B (Events) will receive a cash prize of P15,000 for the grand prize; P10,000 for the second prize and P7,500 for the third prize, Gatuslao revealed, adding that a consolation prize of P1,000 will be given to two entries per category. Each photographer can submit a maximum of five entries per category or a total of 10 pictures (in jpeg format) on or before 5 p.m. on September 29, 2008 at the City Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City. Entries shall be in 8x12 inches in size, without borders, and must be frame-mounted on an illustration board. It should have no distinguishing marks like watermark name or signature, except writing the photographer’s name at the back of the illustration board. Digital entries are required to submit the original, unedited file of each photograph, along with the edited version of the images to be saved in a compact disc (CD) while entries taken with film shall also submit negatives. Each photo entry, including CD and/or negative, shall be placed in a tape-sealed brown envelope with the photographer’s name and his landline phone or cellular number written outside the envelope.

The prints and the CD’s submitted shall become the property of the organizer. Copyright, however, is retained by the photographer. The photos will be displayed for a week in an exhibit hall in the city. Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: composition (40%), clarity (30%) and relevance to the theme (30%). Awarding ceremony is set on October 3, 2008.

TONZI

September 1st, 2008, 10:54 AM

Kasi baka i-"validate" naman nila kung sino yung nagsabi at kung makita na ally yung nagtestimony baka hindi valid... hehehee

hindi ko na problema yon... except if anyone gives a malicious intent in interpreting that statement. Whichever way, It's not my problem coz I don't have a reason to explain too.

saeyun

September 1st, 2008, 11:56 AM

hello guys!! I'm new here and i've been reading a lot of info here in skyscraper...
i didn't even know some of these developments in cdeo..
galing talaga ng cdeo na!!!!
thanks for all these updates!!! ^^

burotski

September 1st, 2008, 11:58 AM

tropical hotel is in bulua. its a walking distance from the LTO office.

I really thought the hotel is not in CdO... Well, nobody's perfect! He! He! He! Actually, you can see it from the highway... I checked it out yesterday... Gilabay lang ko going to Iponan and back... The area is said to be owned by Tropical Fruit Company... They produce Nata de Coco... This is probably why the hotel is named Tropical Hotel... I think has been there for as long as I can remember... Anybody knows when the target opening date is? :-)

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 12:12 PM

welcome to SSC-CDO @saeyon....^^

GearX

September 1st, 2008, 12:13 PM

It's de Oro Tropical Fruit Corp....their product is the famous Mango Puree....

mottymot_007

September 1st, 2008, 01:36 PM

^^ is she in any way related to Segundo Gaston (Gaston park)? :D

TONZI

September 1st, 2008, 01:55 PM

Pwede na judge si @bariQ...No. 15 won the pageant but my bet landed just 2nd runner-up...no. 15 though is very tall :)

Miss Kagay-an 2008
Ma. JENNIFER PRECIOUS "tootsie" SARRAGA-GASTON
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2778168008_197c08c8e3.jpg?v=0

1st Runner-Up
JOANNE GALENZOGA
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2778169576_ec0439f4d4.jpg?v=0

2nd Runner-up
HAZEL MARI GO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2777315083_68787c1830.jpg?v=0

3rd Runner-up
GRACE MORTOLA
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2777311929_a00ffc399a.jpg?v=0

4th Runner-up
SYBIL SARTE
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2778172986_1c8278c6c7.jpg?v=0

Wow amazing! 9, 10 and 15 are my bets upon looking at the previous page and now looking at the results of the next page, I got 2 out of three bets in the top 3! :banana:

mottymot_007

September 1st, 2008, 02:01 PM

Initao Natural Park

...an eerie feeling when passing through the park...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2359595473_a7fa9842ba.jpg?v=0
flcikr photo by sherk_wing20

even eerier passing through "lasang" at night! maka huna2x pud kag naay jeepers creepers sa palibot! :nuts: jokeerrr!

bisayadako

September 1st, 2008, 03:32 PM

Meron pa. Two campuses ang XU gs. Ang isa ay nasa Pueblo de Oro, few meters away from XU Highschool. Two campuses for the convienience of the people residing at downtown and uptown areas. :)

Hey Farirah,

Are you the Farirah from Adelaide Hills?

If you are, why did you _stop_ harassing my thread post? :)

TONZI

September 1st, 2008, 07:45 PM

actually many infos come out first in skyscrapercity than the tri media out there...

boju2

September 2nd, 2008, 01:20 AM

^^Nope, she's the true Farirah. The one in that istorya is impostor.

boju2

September 2nd, 2008, 01:30 AM

tropical hotel underconstruction as requested by gearX

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tropical hotel is in bulua. its a walking distance from the LTO office.

I really thought the hotel is not in CdO... Well, nobody's perfect! He! He! He! Actually, you can see it from the highway... I checked it out yesterday... Gilabay lang ko going to Iponan and back... The area is said to be owned by Tropical Fruit Company... They produce Nata de Coco... This is probably why the hotel is named Tropical Hotel... I think has been there for as long as I can remember... Anybody knows when the target opening date is? :-)

It's de Oro Tropical Fruit Corp....their product is the famous Mango Puree....

:cheers::cheers:Kung di pa kay @Dark hindi natin mamalayan na may activities na ganyan sa may Bulua. Nice hotel even not yet finish. I think its a resort hotel. The ambiance really denotes its name. Gagawan nyo paba yan ng U/C thread? For me 'wag na. Ilang rooms kaya yan?

boju2

September 2nd, 2008, 01:45 AM

hi, you are all so well informed :applause:
now, after the unexpected suspension of the SEAIR flights Cebu Camiguin early August, rumors were heard about PAL Express reinstalling Camiguin flights in September. PAL costumer service pretends not to know anything about it.
Anyone here has more accurate (insider?) information?

Phil Forus

Sana direct flight from Manila to Camiguin ang PAL Express. Regarding sa SEAIR, hindi naman siguro unexpected ang suspension kasi seasonal route naman talaga ang SEAIR Camiguin.

SEAIR Route Map
http://www.flyseair.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/routemap.jpg

red_jasper

September 2nd, 2008, 02:18 AM

^^ going through the various caves of the Park was my first caving adventure :yes:
i hope the people there are doing a good job preserving this wonder of nature...

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 04:16 AM

^^ is she in any way related to Segundo Gaston (Gaston park)? :D

She's related to the Sarraga Family....her middle name is Sarraga.

TONZI

September 2nd, 2008, 04:26 AM

maayong Normin natong tanan!!!

ona

September 2nd, 2008, 05:04 AM

Hopefully ma meet na ng mga bagong hotels na eto ang demand ng CDeO by 2010-2012.

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 05:28 AM

SM City CDO

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2817471475_0cf648e064.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2814595310_b5f08452a8.jpg?v=0

flickr photos by Arding

CGYanon

September 2nd, 2008, 05:38 AM

Online Mindanao website
http://onlinemindanao.com/

CDO Blog
http://cagayandeoroblog.com/

CGYanon

September 2nd, 2008, 05:42 AM

Fluvial Parade from citywatcher33

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Ge7mGZQ80

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 05:49 AM

Uptown CDO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2744435842_06f8469933.jpg?v=0

Downtown CDO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2743598719_527425c401.jpg?v=0

City Proper CDO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2744435526_cb6279e97e.jpg?v=0

flickr photos by amity27

CGYanon

September 2nd, 2008, 06:16 AM

even Manilenyos enjoy the rapids!

ProjectManila.com (http://projectmanila.com/blog/?p=136)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2645209327_c27a0474e6_o.jpg

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 06:22 AM

Mindanao fruits, Vegetables expo draws crowds (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/02/bus/mindanao.fruits.vegetables.expo.draws.crowds.html)

MISAMIS Oriental's richness in agricultural produce and natural and man-made tourism come-ons will be highlighted once again when the Provincial Government hosts the 1st Mindanao Fruits and Vegetables Expo at the Capitol grounds.

Organized by the Northern Mindanao Vegetable Producers' Association (NorminVeggies), the agri-tourism fair is embedded in the quarterly Salo-Tabo sa Kapitolyo of the Provincial Government and will run through September 5.

Expo Director Leo Eduria of NorminVeggies said the 1st Mindanao Vegetable Expo 2008 will include vegetable culinary arts, techno-demo forum on vegetable production, and product presentations of sponsoring companies.

Participating expositors will also be offering free consultations and assistance for those who are interested to venture into vegetable production.

Along this line, Governor Oscar Moreno lauded NorminVeggies for choosing the Provincial Government to host the event.

"The event will definitely provide us the opportunity of showcasing our agricultural products at a higher level even as we, for the past three years now, have also been holding our version of agro-tourism fair, the Salo-Tabo sa Kapitolyo," Moreno said during Monday's opening of the event.

"A synergy of our efforts for this occassion as well as in future joint undertakings could be expected, that of achieving beyond what we normally expect," he added.

With that, Moreno immediately directed the provincial agriculture and tourism departments and other concerned offices of the province to closely coordinate with NorminVeggies to map out the activities for the five-day Salo-Tabo which, as in the past, has been featuring the One Town One Product (OTOP) of each of the 23 towns and two component cities of Misamis Oriental.

For its part, the provincial agriculture office, which is being referred to as the MisOr Aggies, will also be holding seminars on vegetable, mango, and abaca production and marketing at Sunriva Cafe and Restaurant, which is situated in fron of the provincial Capitol.

Meanwhile, provincial tourism officer Roland Butaslac said among the crowd-drawing activities during the five-day long tourism week celebration are competitions on cheerdance, modern dance, ballroom dancing, duet singing, painting, and the nightly cultural presentations. Another innovative activity is the Tilaw sa Misamis Oriental Team Challenge. (Press release)

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 06:24 AM

Toribio Chaves: Poet and Patriot (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/02/life/toribio.chaves.poet.and.patriot.html)
By A. Paulita Roa
Past Speaks

THERE was once a street in the City named Roldan and this was named in memory of Lt. Col. Leopoldo Roldan, the Spanish military governor of the Segundo Distrito de Mindanao from 1877 to 1883. The capital town of the second district was Cagayan de Misamis (now Cagayan de Oro). It was during his administration that the town experienced the golden age of arts and literature.

Among the famous poets of that era was Toribio Chaves, then popularly known as Capitan Bibo. He was born in 1842 to Vicente Chaves and Lina Roa. In those days, a prominent man in the community was sometimes addressed to as Capitan and a lady who was equally distinguished was called Capitana.

Only one short poem composed by Capitan Bibo in Gov. Roldan's time survived to this day aside from the poem, Pinahanongod. Thanks to the eminent historian, Filomeno M. Bautista, who copied the poem that many Kagay-anons in the 1930s could still recite from memory. Below is the poem that was composed in Bisayan:

Aben Hamit, masayod ka,

Sa ako kanimo nga paghigugma
Sa langit dili ako mosulod
Kon sa langit didto wala ka.

This poem was translated to English by Bautista:

Know thou Aben Hamit of my love for thee?
In heaven I shall not enter
If in heaven thou art not there.

Sixteen years after the administration of Gov. Roldan, the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines was over. For the first time in the history of Cagayan de Misamis and the Misamis Province, the people organized a new government based on the laws and regulations of Emilio Aguinaldo and for the first time in history, they elected their own officials. Toribio Chaves was elected Municipal Presidente or Mayor of the town. He was then 57 years old.

Then on January 10, 1899, the people of Cagayan de Misamis celebrated the inauguration of the first Philippine Republic for two days with a parade, cannonades, music and speeches. The two daughters-in-law of Chaves, Agapita and Getulia Neri de Chaves, and a cousin, Paz Roa de Neri, sewed the first Philippine flag that was publicly hoisted for the first time in town on that historic occasion.
The first Independence day parade started in front of Sia Ygua's house and the street fronting that house was then named Victoria to commemorate that special event. Today, this street is known as Hayes St.

The main float in that parade was that of La Libertad Filipinas where the town's most beautiful woman, Isidra Yamomo, was seen holding the Philippine flag while standing on a broken chain that symbolized Liberty. Below her was a girl named Conchita Fernandez who carried a crown of laurel signifying Victory and the boy on the left, Jose Velez, carried a bolo that represented Defense. This float stopped in front of Casa Real (the present site of City Hall) and on the balcony, Pedro Akut recited the poem that the new Municipal Presidente composed for the occasion entitled Pinahanongod or Dedication.

This 24-stanza poem described the symbolic meanings of the float and freedom the Filipinos now had from more than 300 years of colonial rule. Here are some excerpts of that poem that was originally written in Bisaya:

Hiniktan, tiil, kamot ug hunahuna,
Way kitay pamuot nga kaugalingon,
Mga katarungan ta dili paga tagdon
Sa mga mapintas nga mga Katsila.
Karon kita makahiplos na gayod,
Sa hikot sa pagkaulipon,
Wa nay libug sa lihok nga ugalingon,
Aron maka angay sa ubang mga nasud.
Mga igsoon mao kini ang hinungdan,
Sa lungsay ta karong gikalipay,
Ang bandila sa hinandom kaugalingnan,
Mikayab na gayod sa kalangitan.

But the euphoria of independence from colonial rule was short lived. Fifteen months later, on the early morning of March 30, 1900, American battleships unloaded soldiers at the mouth of Cagayan river. In less than a day, American forces took full possession of Cagayan de Misamis. The local leaders acted wisely by not resisting the invaders who had superior arms and equipment. The American officers went to Casa Real and relieved the Provincial President, Jose Roa y Casas, and other officials of their positions but Chaves was told to continue as the town's Municipal Presidente.

Among the most courageous acts that Chaves did as head of his enemy-occupied hometown was when he, together with other men. openly gathered more than fifty bodies of those who fought against the Americans during the Battle of Cagayan de Misamis.

The bodies were retrieved in different buildings and places around the poblacion and were given a decent burial. This gentle poet was placed in a difficult public position during one of the most violent and painful periods in local history. But he was able to perform his duties well and never shifted his allegiance to the enemy.

On one side of the Ramon Magsaysay monument in Divisoria, the name of Toribio Chaves is written along with the other illustrious heroes of the city. And there is also a street in the local commercial district that bears his name. These are tributes to a man who did not fight with a sword or a gun. The grateful Kagay-anons remembered the sheer courage and strength of this poet-turned-mayor who served his town that was occupied by the enemy while most of his people waged a year-long resistance war on the nearby hills.

And for this, Toribio Chaves earned his place among the heroes of Cagayan de Oro.

Among the descendants of Municipal Presidente Chaves are: Hospicia Ch. Avancena, wife of historian Filomeno Bautista; Eloisa Nolasco- Fernan, widow of Marcelo Fernan; Maria Clara Suniel-Canoy, widow of Henry Canoy; business tycoon Jose Ch. Alvarez and his brother, Antonio, congressman of the 4th district of Palawan; Raul Ch. Rabe, former Philippine envoy to the US Virginia Ch. Nable, the Marchioness of Headfort.

(A. Paulita Roa is a member of the Cagayan de Oro Heritage Council.)

ph_matrix

September 2nd, 2008, 07:48 AM

very nice shots talaga eto.. i love cdo !

Uptown CDO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2744435842_06f8469933.jpg?v=0

Downtown CDO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2743598719_527425c401.jpg?v=0

City Proper CDO
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flickr photos by amity27

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2008, 09:09 AM

^^I agree. Ang ganda talaga ng CdeO. Sana madala ng CdeO's beautiful image ang buong isla para gaganda na rin ang imahe ng Mindanao (sa mata ng media at turista). Go Go CdeO! :okay:

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM

just got info under construction na daw Jollibee Puerto....just before the overpass right side if you're going to Bugo....

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 11:30 AM

Goking Gets XU Hall Of Fame Award (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=1375)
by Eileen L. Borja/city Council Office

THE City Council during its regular session yesterday morning presided over by Councilor Dante Pajo unanimously passed a resolution congratulating Councilor Alfonso Goking for being one of the awardees of the 1st Xavier University Sports Hall of Fame Awards given during the 2008 XU Grand Alumni Homecoming.

Councilor Goking was among the valuable basketball players in his high school days at XU. Goking received the award last August 22, 2008 from Atty. Wilfredo Labuntog, president, and Adrian Pabayo, director, of XU Alumni Affairs.In a related development, the City Council passed a resolution congratulating Ateneo de Cagayan-Xavier University for celebrating its Diamond Jubilee (75th Foundation) as a Catholic-run academic institution.Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya thanked the Jesuit priests for its big contribution to the city’s development, especially in putting the city on the country’s map as host of an excellent academic institution and for producing men and women for others since 1933. (ELB)

GearX

September 2nd, 2008, 11:31 AM

SP Commends Organizers, Groups For Successful Fiesta Celebration (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=1371)
by Lorebeth C. Requiroso/city Council Office

JOB WELL DONE.

With this favorable assessment of the successful holding of the recent fiesta celebration, legislators congratulated and commended the Promote CdeO Foundation, concerned agencies and the people of the city for what can be called as the most organized celebration ever. The City Council adopted a resolution acknowledging the efforts of the Promote CdeO Foundation for steering the recent festivities making it a peaceful, colorful and lively affair. Also commended were the Philippine National Police regional office, the 4th Infrantry Division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Cagayan de Oro Police Office, and the City Tourism Board headed by Josie Aleniabon and First Lady Divina Jaraula for the successful Ms. Kagay-an competition, which is one of the highlights of the fiesta celebration.Councilor Alden Bacal, chair of the City Council committee on tourism and official coordinator of the city for the annual feast, said compared to other fiesta celebrations, this year’s was the best.He said the activities and highlights were well planned and organized and he anticipates that the next year’s affair would be even better with the support and cooperation of all. (LCR)

dark_knight_detectve

September 2nd, 2008, 12:26 PM

Mindanao fruits, Vegetables expo draws crowds (ttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/02/bus/mindanao.fruits.vegetables.expo.draws.crowds.html)

Tuesday, September 02, 2008
MISAMIS Oriental's richness in agricultural produce and natural and man-made tourism come-ons will be highlighted once again when the Provincial Government hosts the 1st Mindanao Fruits and Vegetables Expo at the Capitol grounds.

Organized by the Northern Mindanao Vegetable Producers' Association (NorminVeggies), the agri-tourism fair is embedded in the quarterly Salo-Tabo sa Kapitolyo of the Provincial Government and will run through September 5.

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Expo Director Leo Eduria of NorminVeggies said the 1st Mindanao Vegetable Expo 2008 will include vegetable culinary arts, techno-demo forum on vegetable production, and product presentations of sponsoring companies.

Participating expositors will also be offering free consultations and assistance for those who are interested to venture into vegetable production.

Along this line, Governor Oscar Moreno lauded NorminVeggies for choosing the Provincial Government to host the event.

"The event will definitely provide us the opportunity of showcasing our agricultural products at a higher level even as we, for the past three years now, have also been holding our version of agro-tourism fair, the Salo-Tabo sa Kapitolyo," Moreno said during Monday's opening of the event.

"A synergy of our efforts for this occassion as well as in future joint undertakings could be expected, that of achieving beyond what we normally expect," he added.

With that, Moreno immediately directed the provincial agriculture and tourism departments and other concerned offices of the province to closely coordinate with NorminVeggies to map out the activities for the five-day Salo-Tabo which, as in the past, has been featuring the One Town One Product (OTOP) of each of the 23 towns and two component cities of Misamis Oriental.

For its part, the provincial agriculture office, which is being referred to as the MisOr Aggies, will also be holding seminars on vegetable, mango, and abaca production and marketing at Sunriva Cafe and Restaurant, which is situated in fron of the provincial Capitol.

Meanwhile, provincial tourism officer Roland Butaslac said among the crowd-drawing activities during the five-day long tourism week celebration are competitions on cheerdance, modern dance, ballroom dancing, duet singing, painting, and the nightly cultural presentations. Another innovative activity is the Tilaw sa Misamis Oriental Team Challenge. (Press release)

overdtop

September 2nd, 2008, 12:55 PM

I, never thought that I had anymore to give...

dark_knight_detectve

September 2nd, 2008, 01:38 PM

PMAP holds EQ training (ttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/02/life/pmap.holds.eq.training.html)
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
PEOPLE (formerly Personnel) Management Association of the Philippines PMAP-Cagayan de Oro chapter will conduct a leadership EQ training entitled Applying EQ at Work on September 5, 2008 at the Pearlmont Hotel, Limketkai Drive this city. Registration fee is P1,000 which includes snacks, lunch and a CD on the training content.

This training workshop is designed to touch the hearts and minds of people at all levels at corporate, non-profit, and government organizations. The program’s components deliver an exhilarating experience that will win both management and staff over to the notion of developing and applying emotional intelligence in all their interpersonal interactions on a daily basis at work.

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Speaker is PMAP national president Mr. Enrique Abadesco. Ric brings a unique mix of international business exposure, senior management perspective, and operating experience in sales, public relations, corporate planning, organization and management development. He was Senior Vice President-Corporate Human Resources of the San Miguel Corporation. Prior to SMC, he had more than 10 years of international expatriate postings with Exxon Corporation, the world’s largest petrochemical company. He joined Exxon Asia Pacific as regional Training and Organization Development (OD) Manager in Hong Kong, moved to Brussels as Senior OD Adviser and, in the last 4 years of his stint with the company, was Worldwide Employee and Quality Development Manager with the chemical additives division of Exxon Chemical Company based in the United States.

Considered a pioneer in the OD field in the country, Ric was the first OD manager of San Miguel Corporation in the mid-seventies. He was a founding faculty member of the Doctoral Program in Organization Development of the Southeast Asian Interdisciplinary Institute (SAIDI) and is a member of the prestigious OD Network in the U.S.

In 1992, he served in the editorial board of the OD Network Journal and attended the Complex System Change Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

With an MBA degree from the Asian Institute of Management, Ric has attended various professional and executive development programs in the Philippines, Europe, and the United States.

His training aims to enlighten and inspire us to further value people as the real and enduring source of competitive advantage.

For confirmation, contact Christine or Liezl on or before September 5, 2008 at 0917-7168297, 8568532, 8568549. You may also call Cris Go at 855-9998 or text at 0926-928-4697. (Press release)

dark_knight_detectve

September 2nd, 2008, 01:52 PM

onlooker

September 2nd, 2008, 02:35 PM

has the construction began? burotski was right all along. that will be the 15th, if im not mistaken, jollibee in cdeo. :lol: :banana: ^^

where are the other stores under construction?

CGYanon

September 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM

I, never thought that I had anymore to give...

seriously, you gotta top spamming moron. :ohno:

mercurious guy_21

September 2nd, 2008, 07:00 PM

Im so proud to be a cagay anon.... di talaga pahuli ang cdo.....by the way before i leave cdo ten lang yata ang jollibee...hoping ma realized talaga iyang sa puerto to cater the east side of the city and nearby industrial towns of tagoloan, villanueva and jasaan....
15 na ba saan ba iyang mag new stores... fyi joliibee crew din ako noon...

sandman.ink

September 2nd, 2008, 08:29 PM

has the construction began? burotski was right all along. that will be the 15th, if im not mistaken, jollibee in cdeo. :lol: :banana: ^^

sa official Jollibee website, 11 lang ang stores nila sa CdO area...so this would make it 12. or am I wrong?

donnex

September 2nd, 2008, 11:32 PM

has the construction began? burotski was right all along. that will be the 15th, if im not mistaken, jollibee in cdeo. :lol: :banana: ^^
.........oo nga 15th branch na ang sa may puerto.....good for a tiny city ang daming branches na ....talagang hit na hit ang jabee kahit saan.

donnex

September 2nd, 2008, 11:34 PM

sa official Jollibee website, 11 lang ang stores nila sa CdO area...so this would make it 12. or am I wrong?

maybe counted as 1 yong sa may limketkai which is sa pagkakaalam ko dalawa ang jollibee doon, sa may bandang skyhi cinema sa may cogon was not listed( siguro sinama sa may cogon branch) under contruction ngayon sa may roosevelt in front of liceo university.....and the one mentioned here yong sa may puerto.

boju2

September 3rd, 2008, 01:42 AM

just got info under construction na daw Jollibee Puerto....just before the overpass right side if you're going to Bugo....

has the construction began? burotski was right all along. that will be the 15th, if im not mistaken, jollibee in cdeo. :lol: :banana: ^^

Im so proud to be a cagay anon.... di talaga pahuli ang cdo.....by the way before i leave cdo ten lang yata ang jollibee...hoping ma realized talaga iyang sa puerto to cater the east side of the city and nearby industrial towns of tagoloan, villanueva and jasaan....
15 na ba saan ba iyang mag new stores... fyi joliibee crew din ako noon...

sa official Jollibee website, 11 lang ang stores nila sa CdO area...so this would make it 12. or am I wrong?

.........oo nga 15th branch na ang sa may puerto.....good for a tiny city ang daming branches na ....talagang hit na hit ang jabee kahit saan.

maybe counted as 1 yong sa may limketkai which is sa pagkakaalam ko dalawa ang jollibee doon, sa may bandang skyhi cinema sa may cogon was not listed( siguro sinama sa may cogon branch) under contruction ngayon sa may roosevelt in front of liceo university.....and the one mentioned here yong sa may puerto.

Jollibee Branches in CDO

1]Bulua
2]Divisoria
3]Gaisano Mall
4]Gaisano Superkiosk
5]Kauswagan
6]Limketkai
7]Ororama Megacenter
8]Ororama Supercenter
9]SM City
10]Vamenta
11]Xavier
12]Gateway LKK U/C
13]Roosevelt U/C
14]Puerto U/C
15]? Nakalimutan ko, tulong ! OR ito na ba yung sa LKK 2nd branch? Pangtatlo pala ang Gateway na Jollibee sa LKK...

boju2

September 3rd, 2008, 01:49 AM

Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Small Works art exhibit on display at VIP Hotel (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/03/life/small.works.art.exhibit.on.display.at.vip.hotel.html)

A JOINT painting exhibit by two Cagayan de Oro-based artists aptly entitled Small Works is currently on display at the lobby of VIP Hotel.

All art enthusiasts in the city and neighboring areas are encouraged to visit and choose any of the paintings available which can be fetched from P1,200 to P8,000.

Collographs are worth P1,200, acrylic on board at P2,500, acrylic on canvas at P5,000 and watercolor on paper at P8,000.

Errol Balcos's works are the following: Centennial Flower, Empty But Full, The Role of Art, Burning Industries, Lotus, Afternoon at Manresa, Nesting Dreams, King of Pain 2, Journey's Textures and Cells Journey.

Nick Aca's works are Dwelling 2, Dwelling 3, Alone 4 and Alone 5.

Another art exhibit in time for the city fiesta was also held at SM City Cagayan de Oro - the Dekada+2 Art Exhibit. It was organized by the Oro Arts Guild. (Mark D. Francisco)

boju2

September 3rd, 2008, 01:51 AM

Wednesday, September 03, 2008
MisOr Meteors to face Taguig Batang Global (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/03/sports/misor.meteors.to.face.taguig.batang.global.html)

MISAMIS Oriental Meteors will be squaring off with Taguig Batang Global in a best-of-five semifinal round in the ongoing Liga Pilipinas inaugural season starting on Friday, September 5, at the CP Tinga gym in Taguig City.

This, after the Governor Oscar Moreno-managed Meteors surprised elimination round second-seed Pagadian Explorers in a three-game sweep last week, thus earning one of the league's four semifinal berths.

Meanwhile, Batang Global earned the right to face the Meteors in the semifinal match after humiliating Iloilo Mang Inasal in a five-game wildcard match-up that ended last Saturday.

The Meteors collected only 20 points, while the Explorers and Batang Global amassed 36 and 35 points, respectively, in the home-and-away elimination pocket tournaments.

Banking on team effort both in offensive and defensive departments, Meteors coach Jun Noel said they will take the series against the third-ranked Batang Global one game at a time.

Batang Global will be hosting Game 1 and 2 on Friday and Saturday (September 5 and 6) in Taguig City while the Meteors will have its turn, of having the home-court advantage at the Xavier University gym, Cagayan de Oro City, next week, September 10 and 11, for Game 2 and 3. Batang Global will host the winner-take-all Game 5, if necessary.

Statistically, Batang Global which averages 84.8 points per game -- the 4th in the league -- is entering the semis with an edge over the Meteors' 74.5 points a game but the latter has proven to be among the top defensive teams in the league.

The Holcim-Hanjin-Happe Toothpaste-backed Meteors ranks second in defense by limiting its opponents to only 73.5 points a game, 25.4 points per game from field goals and 5.4 points per game from beyond the arc. Also, the team has been averaging 6.2 offensive steals per game, led by its ace pointguard Ramil Tagupa, whose 4.8 assists per game is fifth overall.

While Batang Global's Niño Marquez and Boyet Bautista are among the top three-point shooters, connecting more than 44 percent of their attempts, Meteors' small forward Jerome Paterno has been lording it over in the three-point shot department at 47.8 percent while power forward Ruel Hugnatan is 49.2 percent in field goal shooting.

Also, the Meteors will also be relying on its deep bench, which has been contributing more than 50 percent of the team's point productions. In eliminating the Explorers, the Meteors bench contributed 39 points while the starters only produced 30.

In another semifinal match, it will be between Cebu Niños and Batangas Barakos. Winners in these two semifinal matches will dispute the first-ever Liga Pilipinas championship title in the best-of-seven finals. (Press release)

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 03:41 AM

Bo's Coffee presents Caffegato (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/03/life/bo.s.coffee.presents.caffegato.html)

BO'S Coffee is now aggressively promoting Caffegato - its latest offering.

According to Bo's Coffee store coach Tammy Malferrari, Caffegato is a cold coffee beverage blend but with a fresh shot of espresso and creamer.

Malferrari oversees the three outlets of Bo's Coffee in Cagayan de Oro - at Rosario Strip in Limketkai's East Side, at the nearby Big R and at Velez-Hayes.

Aside from both hot and cold coffee beverages, Bo's Coffee now serves breakfast in all those three outlets with diverse variants to choose from - pancakes, waffles, French toast with cuts of bacon/ham, eggs and coffee, sausage breakfast and mushrooms and cheese omelet.

Bo's Coffee Rosario Strip closes at 2 a.m. while the Velez-Hayes outlet locks down at 1 a.m. during weekends and at midnight on weekdays to accommodate partyers who while the night away in adjoining bars.

Bo's Coffee prides itself as the only coffeeshop chain in Cagayan de Oro that uses freshly brewed/roasted coffee with a shelf life of only two months.

Malferrari said other coffeeshops use imported coffee beans with a shelf life of six months.

Other hot variants available at Bo's Coffee are froccino Oreo and white chocolate mocha.

Customers may also order decaffeinated coffee in most variants.

While inside the venue, customers enjoy the sounds of Latin and bossa nova music. An additional feature is offered at Rosario Strip - WiFi access.

Bo's Coffee Rosario Strip, Big R and Velez-Hayes are owned by Big Taste Food Corporation. (Press release)

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 03:50 AM

Cagayan de Oro and Camiguin Here We Come! (http://itchyfeet07.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/cagayan-de-oro-and-camiguin-here-we-come/)
September 2, 2008 by coffeemaniac

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Canopy walk at Macahambus Adventure Park in CDO

Time flies so fast huh!? It’s already the start of the “ber” months. For Filipinos, its the start of the long Christmas season. Well, it also means that the semester break is only a month away (October). Finally, we will have the chance to ease the itch of our feet!

Recently, we booked flights going to the city of the “golden friendship”, Cagayan de Oro! We booked on-line at Cebu Pacific, and roundtrip is 3,998 Php/person (about 90 USD). Btw, our trip will last from October 30, Novemember 2, so we really have to maximized those four days to the fullest!

CDO is the capital of Misamis Oriental province, located in northern Mindanao. Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippine archipelago, located in the south. The conflict between the military and rebels has been taking place in southern part of Mindanao. But CDO is located in the northern part of Mindanao, which is quite far from the conflict. So there’s no need for us to worry

In CDO, we will visit the Macahambus Adventure Park, where we will do canopy walking, zip gliding and rapelling. Then after, we will do white water rafting. We also plan to visit the Malasag Ecotourism Park, of course the beach, and other interesting sites in CDO.

From CDO, we will also visit the island paradise of Camiguin via ferry boat. It has always been my dream to see this place. It has plenty of white sand beaches and excellent diving and snorkelling sites.

I’m really excited to once again taste adventure! I can’t wait to go

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 03:53 AM

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GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 03:54 AM

Bus terminal security measures beefed-up after Digos, Davao bombing (http://northernmindanao.com/?p=815)
September 2, 2008
By Lizanilla J. Amarga

Security measures at local bus terminals here are beefed up due to the recent Metro Shuttle Bus bombing at Digos City that killed six persons and injured 28 others, police and the military reported yesterday.

Bomb-sniffing dogs are now, bomb experts, officers with metal detectors and even bus marshals are now being deployed to these terminals.

In Cagayan de Oro City alone, City Police Director Isagani Genabe, Jr. said additional police officers in uniform and in plainclothes are now deployed to the Agora Eastbound Terminal and the Bulua Westbound Terminal.

He said some of these plainclothes officers will be riding the buses with passengers for some selected routes.

He added that he has also ordered all police stations to conduct checkpoints just to make sure that no explosive devices can get through the city.

Also, Genabe said their ordnance division is standing by as well in a 24-hour basis.

Meanwhile, Fourth Infantry Division public affairs officer Major. Michele Anayron said they have men ready to help out the police just in case.

He said they also continue to gather intelligence information but that he requests local residents to immediately report to the nearest law enforcing agency any suspicious activity or person in their area.

“We need help from the people because we cannot be everywhere at all times,” he said.

Meanwhile, Rural Transit Mindanao, Inc. (RTMI) which serves a number of routes all over the region even extending to Davao City, Zamboanga and Cotabato are also taking precautions and are briefing their own bus drivers and dispatchers for any eventuality.

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 04:03 AM

Baby Back Ribs at Bigby's and Videoke at Galam (http://robstroy.blogspot.com/2008/09/baby-back-ribs-at-bigbys-and-videoke-at.html)
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Hmmm... you really can enjoy munching the foods at Bigby's Cagayan specially when it is free and you are eating right next with the Cagayan de Oro's most adored Mayor and now Vice Mayor of Cagayan de Oro city - Hon. Vicente Emano.

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We are not actually on the same table with Vice Mayor Emano but as a politician he is, he gave us dessert after our big meal courtesy of my friend Lawrence as a treat to us with Eldie, Elva and Genevieve. With our cheery dispositions we caught Vice Mayor Emano's attention and he stand-up and say hello to us and gave us Chocolate chips cake.

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One thing I always order everytime I eat at Bigby's is there so called mouth watering "Rock-a-bye Baby Back Ribs". For a regular person like me, Bigby's Baby Back Ribs serving is already a giant meal, so I am full with one serving of it. Plus the chocolate chips cake courtesy of Vice Mayor Emano walla... the meal is complete with Yellow Mango shake on the side... But I don't recommend Bigby's mango shake since the best Mango shake I tasted here is at Tapsi Time. But when you crave for Filipino foods, I go to Tapsi Time with branches along Velez right next to Polymedic Hospital, at Divisoria along Pabayo Street and one near Medical Center right in-front of Provincial Capitol Grounds.

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Anyway, dinner is not complete without the Videoke at Galam Videoke Entertainment. If you want to impress your guest with comfortable videoke room, I recommend Galam Videoke. with their spacious room and comfy couches you won't regret your 150 - 200 pesos per hour rent of the place. Yeah, from Bigby's Restaurant at Rosario Arcade, we headed right after to Galam with five of us on Gen's pick-up truck, it is just 10 minutes drive from Limketkai Rosario Arcade. There we were singing at the top of our lungs on the cool sound system entertainment at Galam. We didn't order beers and hard liquors since all of us must wake-up early for job on the morning. But you can order your favorite black label or your Black Muscat, Chardonnay, merlot, how about your favorite Champagne, why not? or if you are a beer belly person then beer is over flowing there like the Filipino favorite beer, the Red Horse Beer or San Miguel Beer, or for body belly figure conscious the San Mig light, or feel the heat of Tanduay rhum.

There you go, it is just a dinner night out with friends. Next plan is out of town trip to Malaybalay...

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 04:06 AM

Nuncio Brings Promise to Philippines (http://zenit.org/article-23481?l=english)

Offers Hope for Peace in Conflict-Plagued Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines, AUG. 27, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Though many developed nations are warning against travel to the conflict-plagued region of Mindanao, the apostolic nuncio is visiting the island and seen as raising the level of confidence about the promise of peace.

Archbishop Edward Adams arrived in Cagayan de Oro on Tuesday, invited by the pastor of that Church, Archbishop Antonio Ledesma.

Archbishop Ledesma told CBCPnews that the "visit of the papal nuncio is a good sign; he is giving confidence on the peace and order in Mindanao."

Fighting with the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the resource-rich Mindanao region has escalated this month after a breakthrough peace agreement fell through.

Amnesty International reported last week that civilians in the region were forming militia groups, and units from the MILF had occupied farms and homes and displaced another 150,000 people. The 12,000-strong separatist Islamic group has been fighting for greater autonomy in the region for some four decades.

Nevertheless, the nuncio is carrying on with celebrations marking the diamond jubilee of the archdiocese. He will lead the Pontifical Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral on Thursday in celebration of the feast of St. Augustine, the patron of the archdiocese.

"We have so many events that we have to be grateful for," said Jesuit Father Calvin Poulin, chaplain at Xavier University-Cagayan de Oro, during a short program to welcome the nuncio. "We have received precious gifts, especially in this time in life with some foreign countries giving advisories not to visit Mindanao."

The nuncio also visited a poor community in Macabalan, and attended the opening of a traveling photo exhibit showcasing the history of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 04:07 AM

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 04:20 AM

Tuesday, 2 September 2008
PGMA pays tribute to 2008 Ten Outstanding Publics School Teachers (http://bayan-natin.blogspot.com/2008/09/pgma-pays-tribute-to-2008-ten.html)

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo paid tribute today to the 2008 Ten Outstanding Public School Teachers for their valuable contributions to the teaching profession, their personal integrity, character, instructorial competence and professional community involvement.

An annual event sponsored by the Metro Bank Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group of companies, the search for outstanding teachers was established to promote the culture of excellence in education.

During the awarding rites held at Malacanang’s Rizal Hall this morning, the President presented each of the awardees a gold medallion in recognition of her outstanding performance. Four of the awardees came from the elementary and four from secondary levels, and two from the higher education category.

The President congratulated each of the awardees and posed with them for a souvenir photo, along with their respective family members, relatives, nominators and mentors.

Aside from the gold medallion, the outstanding teachers received a trophy and a cash prize of P300,000 each.

The awardees for the elementary level were: Jesusa M. Antiquiera, an English teacher for 36 years of Padre M. Gomez Elementary School; Lyn Padillo, an English Master Teacher for 12 years of Naga Central School, Naga City; Maydelyn R. Antioquia, an English Teacher for 16 years of President Manuel Roxas Memorial School-North, Roxas City, and Marie Theresse M. Bagas, the 1st awardee of West City Central School of Cagayan de Oro City and a Science Master Teacher II for 34 years.
:applause::applause::applause:

For the secondary school category, the winners were Rowena R. Hibanada, the 1st awardee of Pedro Diaz High School in Muntinlupa City. She has been teaching Social Studies for 14 years.

Ermie E. Rabara, who has been teaching Chemistry for 25 years in Midsayap-Dilangalen National High School; Jeanette G. Dials, an Assistant Professor I, an English subject teacher for 18 years at the Mariano Marcos State University Laboratory High School in Laoag City; Noemi O. Obcena, a Master Teacher II in Cagayan National High School in Tuguegarao City where she has been teaching English subjects for 31 years; Dr. Irma R. Makalinao, a professor IV of the University of the Philippines-Manila who was cited for her 14 years of work as an toxicology and children’s environmental health specialist; and Virginia C. Cuevas, Ph.D., a professor VIII of the University of the Philippines- Los Banos, who specializes on plant and fungal ecology.

On behalf of her fellow awardees, Hibanada thanked the President and their respective nominators and mentors for their support and belief in their respective contributions in building the future of the Filipino youth as well as the nation.

The awardees vowed to continue building the pillars of public education even as they affirmed their commitment to the upliftment of the nation and the pursuit of excellence in education.

GearX

September 3rd, 2008, 04:32 AM

Ranking the ALA fighters (http://www.boxingherald.com/news/117/ARTICLE/1472/2008-09-02.html)
Article By
Don Leopoldo

Don Leopoldo looks at the Filipino promotional company

The ALA boys are collectively the best fighters in the Philippines right now. Although a few setbacks have momentarily delayed their quest for world boxing supremacy, this writer strongly believes that they will eventually reach that status.

With the able support of father-son tandem Antonio L. Aldeguer and Michael Aldeguer through their ALA Promotions, the fighters under their care are assured of 100% back up in their quest to the top of the boxing world.

Following is my opinion on the best upcoming ALA fighters based on their perceived skills with consideration to their latest ring performances.

1. Z "The Dream" Gorres
He is definitely the best pure boxer in the ALA stable. In fact, his set of skills closely approximates that of the well-accomplished Gerry "Fearless" Penalosa. He showed that he has improved his gas tank (stamina), as displayed in his fight against Nick Otieno. His planned rematch against Fernando Montiel for the WBO super flyweight title will be highly anticipated by Filipino fight fans.

2. Rey "Boom-Boom" Bautista
His recent knockout victory over Eden "Anestecista" Marquez definitely raised his stock for a possible world title fight in the near future. He showed patience and maturity in his latest outing while maintaining his punching power and accuracy. This young lad will go far in his boxing career and is a favorite bet to win a world championship belt in the future.

3. AJ "Bazooka" Banal
His loss to Rafael Concepcion was simply a minor speed bump in his blaze for boxing supremacy. Many still believe in this guy's impressive combination of top-notch skills, dynamic hand speed, and knockout power. With lessons learned the hard way, this kid has no other way to go but up.

4. Donnie "Ahas" Nietes
The current WBO minimumweight titlist displayed great form in blasting his Nicaraguan opponent Eddy Castro in round two. Future big fights are in the works for this boxer.

5. Milan "Milenyo" Melindo
In his fight against Carlos Melo at the Cebu Coliseum last month, this gutsy fighter displayed ring savvy and intensity inspite of lacking a legitimate knockout power. He is a crowd pleaser who likes to stare down opponents. His set of skills together with his fighting heart should make him go places and win a world championship belt in the process.

6. Michael "Bruce Lee" Domingo
In spite of several losses in his fight career, Michael Domingo is definitely one of the most promising fighters in the ALA stable. He has knocked out three of his last four opponents and is definitely ripe for a world-title shot in the near future. His scheduled fight against battle-hardened veteran Ratanachai Sor Vorapin will be closely watched by the Filipino boxing community

7. Jason Pagara
This sixteen-year-old boxer from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, made his presence felt with a vicious fourth-round knockout of Thailand's Kongdej Sithtrajtrakan. If they don't rush this fighter too soon, he may be a future world-title holder.

CGYanon

September 3rd, 2008, 05:16 AM

.........oo nga 15th branch na ang sa may puerto.....good for a tiny city ang daming branches na ....talagang hit na hit ang jabee kahit saan.

MINI city with SUPERSIZE investments/ projects. the first city ever to open Jollibee outside MegaManila. 15 branches and counting. :lol:

cribs88

September 3rd, 2008, 06:08 AM

and I think we have a new Mcdonald's also infront of Lecio University!
And another new Chowking in corner of velez (formerly Columbia computer).

DonKoY

September 3rd, 2008, 07:11 AM

MINI city with SUPERSIZE investments/ projects. the first city ever to open Jollibee outside MegaManila. 15 branches and counting. :lol:

CdEO is a midsized city, but its urban area is rapidly expanding. New infrastructures (bridges, roads) recently built and another proposed infrastructures to support and sustain not only the upcoming investments (such as real estates, commercial complexes, and industries), but also for the community projects of the city for the informal settlers living in downtown areas.

Notice the fresh uptown areas of the city before? Now high end subdivisions are invading.

ph_matrix

September 3rd, 2008, 07:25 AM

So pang ilang jollibee na eto ?

just got info under construction na daw Jollibee Puerto....just before the overpass right side if you're going to Bugo....

ph_matrix

September 3rd, 2008, 07:27 AM

I think hindi pa updated yong website nla..

sa official Jollibee website, 11 lang ang stores nila sa CdO area...so this would make it 12. or am I wrong?

DonKoY

September 3rd, 2008, 07:27 AM

She's related to the Sarraga Family....her middle name is Sarraga.

O.T:

This Miss Kagay-an 2008 is of Don Segundo Gaston's genetic blueprint (I think one of the Spanish politicians in the Cagayan de Misamis before way back 19th century).

Her mom was once Sarraga, first cousin of Jose de Venecia's wife who was once Sarraga, likewise.

Blanco and Dacudao families, whose ranches are widespread in Southern Mindanao nowadays, are also relatives of this Miss Kagay-an 2008.

ph_matrix

September 3rd, 2008, 07:44 AM

DonKoY

September 3rd, 2008, 08:01 AM

Order by date natin ..

1. LKK - The first in Min.
2. Ororama Mega
3. Skyhi Cogon
4. Gaisano Mall
5. SM
6. Divisoria
7. Xavier
8. Gaisano City
9. Vamenta Carmen
10. Bulua
11. Kauswagan
12. Gateway LKK U/C
13. Roosevelt U/C
14. Puerto U/C

pang 15. meron ba sa ororama supercenter cogon ?

The Jollibee SKYHI is no longer operational. This Jollibee already transferred at Ororama Supercenter Cogon, just beside McDonald.

DonKoY

September 3rd, 2008, 08:06 AM

The Golden Mile

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/golden02.jpg

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Beautiful! In our distinct Cagayanon tongue: "TSADAHA OI!"

John Palapox himself had made this "perspective." :cheers:

ph_matrix

September 3rd, 2008, 08:24 AM

I see, thanks sa info.. so nag transferlang pala yong skyhi to ororama supercenter, so were back to 14.. :)

The Jollibee SKYHI is no longer operational. This Jollibee already transferred at Ororama Supercenter Cogon, just beside McDonald.

ph_matrix

September 3rd, 2008, 08:26 AM

It's an ambitious project that I like cdo gov to pursue.. lalong tataas ang number of tourist arrival ng cdo nyan. :)

Beautiful! In our distinct Cagayanon tongue: "TSADAHA OI!"

John Palapox himself had made this "perspective." :cheers:

TONZI

September 3rd, 2008, 11:42 AM

CdEO is a midsized city, but its urban area is rapidly expanding. New infrastructures (bridges, roads) recently built and another proposed infrastructures to support and sustain not only the upcoming investments (such as real estates, commercial complexes, and industries), but also for the community projects of the city for the informal settlers living in downtown areas.

Notice the fresh uptown areas of the city before? Now high end subdivisions are invading.

yes, i notice how classy subdivisions there are. I wish i can afford one but i cannot!

DonKoY

September 3rd, 2008, 02:57 PM

yes, i notice how classy subdivisions there are. I wish i can afford one but i cannot!

There are no longer spaces in downtown areas for these new subdivisions. That's why real estate developers have been targeting the uptown areas. Ayala, Sta. Lucia and Villar Group (the developers that are about to succeed Fil-Estate) have already acquired hundreds of hectares of land in the uptown areas. A Brown (Taekwood Hills) has been busy of its real estate project at the hills of Agusan, particularly at Balubal. Now Filinvest has eyed the uptown areas of CdeO too.

Well, there are lots of affordable subdivisions for you in Iponan. :)

henji

September 3rd, 2008, 04:09 PM

Order by date natin ..

1. LKK - The first in Min.
2. Ororama Mega
3. Skyhi Cogon
4. Gaisano Mall
5. SM
6. Divisoria
7. Xavier
8. Gaisano City
9. Vamenta Carmen
10. Bulua
11. Kauswagan
12. Gateway LKK U/C
13. Roosevelt U/C
14. Puerto U/C

pang 15. meron ba sa ororama supercenter cogon ?

ask lang ko which of these brances are operating 24 hours?

ph_matrix

September 3rd, 2008, 04:25 PM

^^ DVsoria is 24Hrs, Carmen till 10PM, i don't have updates on other branches kong anong oras mag close. :)

donnex

September 3rd, 2008, 07:03 PM

Vol. XXII, No. 29
Thursday, September 4, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

The Economy
Mindanao airports eyed for open skies coverage

DAVAO CITY — Four major airports of Mindanao should be covered by an open skies policy, Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) Chairman Virgilio L. Leyretana said in a press conference yesterday.

Mr. Leyretana identified the airports as those serving the cities of Davao, General Santos, Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro.

Open skies refers to a liberalized regime which reduces or scraps restrictions on commercial air operations. This is in contrast, for instance, to regular restrictions on landing rights, which fix the number of flights allowed per week to a particular airport.

An open skies policy scraps restrictions on number of designated airlines, capacity, frequencies, and types of aircraft; requires that pricing is determined by market forces and charges by costs, with little or no government intervention and no discrimination; and allows marketing, sales and earnings remittance arrangements and systems that enable air carriers to compete better.

"We need a vehicle to improve the tourism sector of Mindanao and declaring an open skies policy in these cities is among them," said Mr. Leyretana, adding that this would connect Mindanao to larger markets in East Asia, Australia and the United States. — CQF

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boju2

September 4th, 2008, 01:39 AM

^^Nice proposal. Sa apat na airports dyan, CDO lang ang hindi international airport pero hindi rin papahuli. :)

GearX

September 4th, 2008, 03:14 AM

^^ DVsoria is 24Hrs, Carmen till 10PM, i don't have updates on other branches kong anong oras mag close. :)

Carmen (Vamenta) is also 24 hours...

GearX

September 4th, 2008, 03:21 AM

Nuat Thai (Foot & Body Massage) (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/04/life/nuat.thai.(foot.&.body.massage).html)
By Ed Dychauco

IN THIS stressful world, it is not enough that we eat healthy and live healthy. We also have to pamper ourselves. And in doing so, we need to spoil, unwind and treat our mind and body to something relaxing, soothing & comforting.

The newest place in town to do all these pampering is at Nuat Thai, a foot and body massage haven and sanctuary for the tired muscle, body and soul! Located at Papa Juanito's Square, along Agudo Road corner Limketkai Center.

This unpretentious but wholesome sanctuary is franchised by Mr. Edwin Uy of Cebu City and is the latest addition to our ever-growing number of massage places in the city.

With 16 well-trained therapists (nine females - Arlene, Alcris, Asa Marie, Emma, Janet, Junilyn, Joy, Nena, Ruby, Tenie, Louis Marie and five males - Cyril, Edner, Greg, Meejim and MJ) from Cagayan de Oro City, this cream of the crop therapists have to undergo a rigid one-month training under the watchful eyes of Mr. Kenneth Carredo, the owner of Nuat Thai, who studied the intricate authentic art of Thai massage in Thailand!

Nuat Thai offers Thai Dry Body Massage for 60 minutes at P180, Thai Oil Body Massage for 75 minutes at P250 along with other types of massages.

The one I tried was the Aromatherapy Massage where I was given the choice of the following oils: Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lavender, Camomile, Green Tea and Virgin Coconut Oil. I chose Eucalyptus for the massage oil with Peppermint for the Aromatherapy. What a soothing combination! The massage was a fantastic and surreal experience. My knowledgeable therapist, Greg was really good. With his soft but muscle-relieving tension strokes, the total experience was just wonderful. A calming Christian music in the background makes it feel like heaven on earth!

After the session, I was treated to a delightful and marvelous Thai Herb steaming Bag (or Heating Pad) filled with Herbal Seeds and Grains, Olive-Greens, Lemongrass, Star Anise, Turmeric and Mangosteen Peel for 10 terrific minutes.

The warm bag relieved me of my muscle and joint pains. It truly relaxes my tired muscles!

After an hour and a half of pleasing, soothing & relaxing massage, I was offered a cup of hot green tea, which was exceptionally calmative to my system.

Nuat Thai is a total package for a clean, wholesome pure massage for the entire family. They offer not only physical, but also spiritual relaxation.

GearX

September 4th, 2008, 03:42 AM

Liceo supports biz-academe forum in October (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&fi=p080903.htm&no=78)

Cagayan de Oro City (3 September) -- Matching the human resource needs of industries is the main goal of the Oro Chamber's Business-Academe Program (BAP).

Now on its third year of implementation, Oro Chamber will cap this year's BAP with the holding of the 3rd Cagayan de Oro Business-Academe Forum as one of the major events of the Oro Business Enterprises, Services & Trade (ORO BEST) Expo 2008.

Slated on October 2 at the Atrium Limketkai Center, the forum will serve as a good venue to strengthen the working partnership between the academe and the business sector to ensure the steady supply of highly skilled workers for local businesses to compete with the rest of the world.

"We are fortunate to have Liceo de Cagayan University as a co-organizer of the forum," said Oro Chamber President Rodolfo Menes.

Mr. Menes said that with the support of Liceo and other stakeholders in the region, Oro Chamber will always be able to push for major policy reforms and establish needed linkages to benefit the local economy.

The half-day forum will highlight the topics on Northern Mindanao Human Resource Situationer, Human Resource Needs of Industries and an interplay of relevant information and data on human resource development projects and programs not only for Cagayan de Oro City but for the entire country as well.

School representatives from all over Region 10 and even Mindanao, industry associations, local government units, regional line agencies and human resource officers of industries are expected to attend the event.

The other highlights of the ORO BEST EXPO 2008 include a 3-day ORO BEST Trade Exhibits and JOB FAIR at The ATRIUM, Limketkai Mall on October 2-4; the Oro Chamber Mayor Jaraula Cup Open Golf Tournament at the Pueblo de Oro Golf Course on October 2-5; the 1st Mindanao Resource Conference on ICT on October 2-3; the 3rd Northern Mindanao BMBE Conference on October 4; the Business Development Centre Open House on October 4; and the 3rd Mindanao Tertiary Schools ICT Quiz Show on October 4. (Oro Chamber)

GearX

September 4th, 2008, 03:43 AM

Honasan to keynote 1st Regional ARB Coop Summit in CDO (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&fi=p080903.htm&no=76)

Cagayan de Oro City (3 September) -- Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agrarian Reform will be the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker of the 1st Regional Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Cooperative Summit on Sept. 5, 2008 at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

Organizers of the summit have invited Sen. Honasan to personally hear the sentiments of the different CARP stakeholders with the hope that the Senate will fast-track the passage of the bill extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program.

DAR Secretary Hon. Nasser C. Pangandaman will also grace the summit and will give a talk on the Philippine agrarian reform. CDA Chairperson Lecira Juarez will also outline the cooperatives' role in agrarian reform.

Some Northern Mindanao Congressmen and selected Party List Representatives including Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel have also confirmed their attendance in the summit.

Various leaders from the peasantry, civil society, NGOs, academe, the Roman Catholic Church and government line agencies will state their respective perspectives on CARP extension with reforms.

This event is spearheaded by the Cooperative Development Authority-Region 10 in partnership with the Provincial CARP Implementing Team (PCIT) and Provincial CARP Coordinating Committee (PARCCOM) of Misamis Oriental. (PR-DAR-10)

boju2

September 4th, 2008, 08:29 AM

Repost

View from Malasag Eco Village

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h167/damian_mcdo/Philippines/Picture022.jpg

boju2

September 4th, 2008, 08:29 AM

Repost

OPOL Beach

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g159/jackhoef/daily%20life/beachatCagayanDeOro.jpg

boju2

September 4th, 2008, 08:34 AM

Any updates sa bulding na 'to? Siguro tapos na 'to ngayon.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/Exile_NDC/02232007340.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/Exile_NDC/02232007341.jpg

photos took by @exile

RFM

September 4th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Hi guys, I would like to thank you for your eagerness to get updates of the development of CDO and Misamis Oriental. It is good to go over the pages and be informed of the new developments in our City.

ona

September 4th, 2008, 09:15 AM

MINI city with SUPERSIZE investments/ projects. the first city ever to open Jollibee outside MegaManila. 15 branches and counting. :lol:

I think CDeO considered as a "small/tiny" city is really a Misconception bec. in fact CDeO is one of the Largest Cities.

1. It has one of the Biggest land areas (480,000 sq. kms. - larger than other prominent cities like Quezon City, Manila, Antipolo, Cebu City, Bacolod City, Iloilo City, Baguio, Dagupan, Naga, Lucena, Laoag, Tacloban, Lucena). Only a few cities (all in the South) are larger: Davao, Puerto Princessa, Zamboanga, Iligan , Butuan & GenSan.

2. It's one of the most populous in the Philippines (550,000 - 11th largest among all Philippine cities and 5th outside Manila)

1
Quezon City 2,679,450

2
Manila 1,660,714

3
Kalookan 1,378,856

4
Davao City 1,363,337

5
Cebu City 798,809

6
Zamboanga City 774,407

7
Antipolo City 633,971

8
Pasig 617,301

9
Taguig 613,343

10
Valenzuela 568,928

11
Cagayan de Oro
553,966

Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (2007)

michael_ray

September 4th, 2008, 09:22 AM

The politicians have been eyeing on these top 10 most populated places for the upcoming 2010 elections. Maraming tao, maraming botante. Hindi pa nga natatangal ang ibang poster noong nakaraang election, heto na nman tayo... But so far for Cagayan de Oro, happy nman ako coz leaders here have been active in bringing peace and progress to every kagay-anon and kagay-anon by heart. Padayon CdeO!

michael_ray

September 4th, 2008, 09:32 AM

Dba the management of SM CdeO has promised to bring more brands here starting this September?? Saan na?? I think ang latest lang na nagopen jan is ang Mags last fiesta. Boring talaga ang SM... Unlike ketkai where expansion is everywhere...

michael_ray

September 4th, 2008, 09:35 AM

Would it be possible to have CdeO-Camiguin flight through PALxpress or SEAIR especially during PANAAD and Lanzones Festival?

ona

September 4th, 2008, 09:42 AM

^^SM is going to expand in terms of building a new hotel near it's malls based on one press statement kaya tingin ko isasabay nila yung upgrade ng mall nila dito.

burotski

September 4th, 2008, 11:47 AM

Carmen (Vamenta) is also 24 hours...

It's a Wifi hotspot, too... I think it's the only Jollibee in the city which is such... Libre ba? O, bayad gihapon? :-)

burotski

September 4th, 2008, 12:00 PM

O.T:

This Miss Kagay-an 2008 is of Don Segundo Gaston's genetic blueprint (I think one of the Spanish politicians in the Cagayan de Misamis before way back 19th century).

Her mom was once Sarraga, first cousin of Jose de Venecia's wife who was once Sarraga, likewise.

Blanco and Dacudao families, whose ranches are widespread in Southern Mindanao nowadays, are also relatives of this Miss Kagay-an 2008.

Her mom's name is Pinky... She's a close friend of my parents... Neighbor namo sa Camaman-an si Miss Kagay-an... Actually, she's called Tootsie here... :-)

burotski

September 4th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Yep2. near dynasty... Very Classic Outside... :)
& i heard YUMMIE iLang PIZZAS... but quite expensive.
I ate there last night... A rep from Therapharma gave me and my buddies gift certificates worth 800/each... As usual, my gf and I ordered the Pizza All Meat and the Baked Ziti and meat Combo (I can't pronounce and spell the name)... 2 Coke Zero Cans and 1 order of toasted bread... I had to pay an extra 121 pesos for our dinner... They really know how to satisfy my hunger... He! He! He! :-)

GearX

September 4th, 2008, 12:26 PM

INFO: Mallberry Expansion = two 7-storeys and one 10-storey
:cheers:

Ex!lE

September 4th, 2008, 12:29 PM

^ asa dapit tukuron?

burotski

September 4th, 2008, 12:34 PM

INFO: Mallberry Expansion = two 7-storeys and one 10-storey
:cheers:

Wow! GearX, any idea on what's going to be built right beside Graphic All In Main Store at Capt. V. Roa st? There's a lot of excavation happening there... I'm sure they're not digging for gold... He! He! He! :-)

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 12:34 PM

INFO: Mallberry Expansion = two 7-storeys and one 10-storey
:cheers:

music to my ears.

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 01:37 PM

INFO: Mallberry Expansion = two 7-storeys and one 10-storey
:cheers:

Very welcome news. Hindi na ako magtataka at magtatanong kung bakit. :cheers:

boom_box

September 4th, 2008, 01:52 PM

haha.. ok lagi na inyo cosplay dira... bibo tan awon bsag kulang sa props.... lolz

I wonder kanus.a kaha naay magtukod ug BPO company dri sa Iligan...? BSIT graduating puhon ko pero laay kau walay trabaho after pag graduate... =(

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Very welcome news. Hindi na ako magtataka at magtatanong kung bakit. :cheers:

ako din, napaka-robust talaga ang construction at real estate sector sa CdeO!:)

deevex75

September 4th, 2008, 01:57 PM

music to my ears.

same here...:banana:

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 02:02 PM

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 02:15 PM

^^Di ko nga lubos maisip kung bakit ganyan kabilis ang transformation/progression ng CdeO. IMO, ang nangyayaring ito sa CdeO ang nakapagbigay challenge sa ibang cities like Iligan. If CdeO can, why can't we? Eh, kung di ka ba ma-challege eh di magiging kulilat ka. :lol:

^^ Actually, a challenge that is not envious in nature. For us, that challenge is worthy for Iligan to emulate as we don't even despise CdeO's development coz we are not anti-development. No asking for valid reasons or whatsoever as its development is clear and not exaggerated. More to that our CdeO forum members are not even boastful to us of what they are having. :)

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 02:23 PM

^^Korek. Sakto. Tama. And we're happy that at long last, me CdeO na nagpapagising sa atin. Na dapat di tayo lalamya-lamya like the past years. Cagayan De Oro, IMO, is really a big challenge to the point na marami ang naprapraning. Ikaw ba naman ang di maprapraning, eh, ang liit ng CdeO pero rumaragasa ang dating! :lol:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 02:29 PM

oo nga no? ang bilis parang tinulugan lang natin bigla nalang me SM, Robinson's, Makro! And hopefully the highly contested A-*beeep*!

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Oh really, last feb hindi pa yon 24hrs, good thing ni daghan na ug samot ang wifi hotspot sa cdo. :)

Carmen (Vamenta) is also 24 hours...

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 02:32 PM

oo nga no? ang bilis parang tinulugan lang natin bigla nalang me SM, Robinson's, Makro! And hopefully the highly contested A-*beeep*!

Sa totoo lang, dream ko rin to na mangyayari sa Iligan. Pero it's OK. There's a right time for everything and for everyone. :cheers:

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 02:34 PM

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 02:36 PM

iligan now has gaisano super mall. it wont be long that SM will sprout in that area. mark my word!

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Mura mahimo na dha nga area ug centro, in between sa LKK ug unsa man gani ng atbang sa Gaisano. :)

INFO: Mallberry Expansion = two 7-storeys and one 10-storey
:cheers:

Wow! GearX, any idea on what's going to be built right beside Graphic All In Main Store at Capt. V. Roa st? There's a lot of excavation happening there... I'm sure they're not digging for gold... He! He! He! :-)

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 02:38 PM

jollibee 24 hours:

Xavier
Divisoria
Carmen with wifi
Bulua (i think)

jollibee carmen has free wifi. a friend of mine went there. you just have to buy their products first.

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 02:41 PM

iligan and cdeo are close to each other in terms of distance. what will happen in cdeo will most likely happen to iligan. iligan has more industrial companies which means in time iligan will be able to create a market that big coffers will notice.

Kung titingnan mo yong traffic between Iligan and CdeO, talagang superconnected yong dalawang cities. Extension na extension na ng buhay Iliganon ang CdeO. :cheers:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Kung titingnan mo yong traffic between Iligan and CdeO, talagang superconnected yong dalawang cities. Extension na extension na ng buhay Iliganon ang CdeO. :cheers:

yes, and to think the distance of CdeO jst to visit SM last saturday? Parang ginawa lang naming kusina ang CdeO! :lol:

deevex75

September 4th, 2008, 02:55 PM

Sa totoo lang, dream ko rin to na mangyayari sa Iligan. Pero it's OK. There's a right time for everything and for everyone. :cheers:

Very well said...

Iligan & CDeO are sister cities, kaya what's good for Cdeo does thesame for Iligan & vice versa....:)

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Much more kung operational na ang Laguindingan Airport at available na ang Iligan-CdeO railway. :okay:

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Tsada no kay sharing ang duha ka city... dili mag pinat yanay.. O.T....

Very well said...

Iligan & CDeO are sister cities, kaya what's good for Cdeo does thesame for Iligan & vice versa....:)

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Tsada no kay sharing ang duha ka city... dili mag pinat yanay.. O.T....

Nope, that's not possible. Even at the thread level di nga nagpapatayan ang CdeO forumers at Iligan forumers. Pero nagtutulungan kung nakikipagpatayan ... j/k :lol:

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 03:03 PM

^^Di ba sharing naman talaga lahat ng mga cities sa Pilipinas? Bakit may alam ka bang city na hindi nag-si-share bagkos nagiging insecure? Wala naman ata. :lol:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:06 PM

^^Di ba sharing naman talaga lahat ng mga cities sa Pilipinas? Bakit may alam ka bang city na hindi nag-si-share bagkos nagiging insecure? Wala naman ata. :lol:

Walang ganun dito... sa Northern Mindanao. Pero di ko alam sa ibang regions kung ganun din ang attitude nila, friendly to other cities. Coz for Iligan, CdeO is like a big brother kasi tinutulungan tayo during the flood through their relief goods di ba? At si VM Emano pa mismo humatid dito. Nakakataba ng puso etong Cagayanon brothers natin!

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 03:11 PM

once SM will notice how important iligan is, there is a possibility that A-*beeep*! will notice her too. who knows, A-*beeep*! might even notice iligan before SM.

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Much more kung operational na ang Laguindingan Airport at available na ang Iligan-CdeO railway. :okay:

i hope this will become a reality because this will really help iligan and cdeo a lot especially the iligan-cdeo railway.

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:13 PM

A, Oo. Kung lahat lang tayo eh maging modest lang just like what our CdeO forumers are showing to us Iliganon forumers. No stepping each other man gud pud ni sila...

henji

September 4th, 2008, 03:13 PM

jollibee 24 hours:

Xavier
Divisoria
Carmen with wifi
Bulua (i think)

jollibee carmen has free wifi. a friend of mine went there. you just have to buy their products first.

copy... from my last question.

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 03:13 PM

Walang ganun dito... sa Northern Mindanao. Pero di ko alam sa ibang regions kung ganun din ang attitude nila, friendly to other cities. Coz for Iligan, CdeO is like a big brother kasi tinutulungan tayo during the flood through their relief goods di ba? At si VM Emano pa mismo humatid dito. Nakakataba ng puso etong Cagayanon brothers natin!

Sana lang, magiging ehemplo eto sa lahat na mga lugar sa Pinas. Pwede kaya yon? :lol:

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 03:14 PM

I positive on track and on time matapos ang LA. :)

i hope this will become a reality because this will really help iligan and cdeo a lot especially the iligan-cdeo railway.

dark_knight_detectve

September 4th, 2008, 03:15 PM

gearX, can you tell us about the proposed seven and ten storey structures in LKK? if necessary, kindly PM us please!

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:16 PM

I positive on track and on time matapos ang LA. :)

excuse me...where's the "I" between L and A? j/k :lol:

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 03:26 PM

^^ we called it LIA before, karon LA lang , Laguindingan Airport... dipa pwede tawagin International , read the LA thread, na clarify na yan ni LDAP_infodesk, LA with International Standards not LIA.

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:30 PM

^^ we called it LIA before, karon LA lang , Laguindingan Airport... dipa pwede tawagin International , read the LA thread, na clarify na yan ni LDAP_infodesk, LA with International Standards not LIA.

Ah, ok. At baka maging simula na naman to ng mataas na argumento for the word "international".

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 03:32 PM

Kami nga tigulang sa cdo thread aware na ana.. dili nana issue.

Ah, ok. At baka maging simula na naman to ng mataas na argumento for the word "international".

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 03:33 PM

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 03:34 PM

^^ we called it LIA before, karon LA lang , Laguindingan Airport... dipa pwede tawagin International , read the LA thread, na clarify na yan ni LDAP_infodesk, LA with International Standards not LIA.

^^Whatever. The most important is a new airport is coming our way and it would be located between Iligan and CdeO and will be shared among us. :cheers:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:38 PM

di ba before, the argument was "it's a dream on the drawing board" pa, karon kay realizable na ang project, "international" term ang argument. What would be the next? Kung natapos na siguro yan, ang passenger traffic napud siguro...

I dont want to speak more but as the trend goes...possible ang naa sa ako mind.

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 03:48 PM

di ba before, the argument was "it's a dream on the drawing board" pa, karon kay murag realizable na ang project, "international" term ang argument. What would be the next? Kung natapos na siguro yan, ang passenger traffic napud siguro...

I dont want to speak more but as the trend goes...possible ang naa sa ako mind.

Eto na lang isasa-mind mo. "Ang mangga, pag hitik sa bunga, palaging binabato." Tama ba ako doon? :lol:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Eto na lang isasa-mind mo. "Ang mangga, pag hitik sa bunga, palaging binabato." Tama ba ako doon? :lol:

Na mao. Sumpay-sumpay ang mga sayings regarding ana og daghan pud relevant sayings nga duol duol ana. I couldn't say anything more elaborate kay small drops can make rippling effect. You know . . . big brother is listening and watching always :lol:

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 03:59 PM

If you read sa post ni LDAP_infodesk it was already clarified na hindi muna sya International Airport, pero "International Standard" sya.

If you say 'International Airport" it means an airport with International Flights...

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 04:00 PM

^^ Ok lang bai...

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 04:01 PM

If you read LDAP_infodesk it was already clarified na hindi muna sya International Airport, pero "International Standard" sya.

If you say 'International Airport" it means an airport with International Flights...

ahh...ok i have that in mind too. j/k lang man pud to.

Alingatong

September 4th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Na mao. Sumpay-sumpay ang mga sayings regarding ana og daghan pud relevant sayings nga duol duol ana. I couldn't say anything more elaborate kay small drops can make rippling effect. You know . . . big brother is listening and watching always :lol:

^^IMO, ang nangyayari sa CdeO ngayon ay halintulad sa manggang yan. Kaya dapat ready ito sa mga bumabato. Medyo ilag-ilag lang ng konte at dapat cool lang. :cheers:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM

^^IMO, ang nangyayari sa CdeO ngayon ay halintulad sa manggang yan. Kaya dapat ready ito sa mga bumabato. Medyo ilag-ilag lang ng konte at dapat cool lang. :cheers:

Well, the good thing is, CdeO is only starting to show its golden glory. Kaya we cannot dismiss the fact that its future is really immense. The presence of industries on its east (Phividec) and east (Iligan) will generally help CdeO alot in terms of commerce and industry too. Manpower likewise as Iligan's graduates can readily support CdeO's needs for manpower not to mention its own population of manpower.

CGYanon

September 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM

cagayan de oro adventure :-) (http://banggigay.wordpress.com/2007/07/16/cagayan-de-oro-adventure/)

Enjoy2x ang mga bisita sa cdo... take a look at this link.

http://banggigay.wordpress.com/2007/07/16/cagayan-de-oro-adventure/

nice find bai Ph. now whos saying CDO is not a tourism destination? i just noticed halos taga Metro Manila talaga bukam bibig itong eXtreme adventures ng CDO. pati Koreans ininvade na rin ang CDO. :lol:

CGYanon

September 4th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Well, the good thing is, CdeO is only starting to show its golden glory. Kaya we cannot dismiss the fact that its future is really immense. The presence of industries on its east (Phividec) and east (Iligan) will generally help CdeO alot in terms of commerce and industry too. Manpower likewise as Iligan's graduates can readily support CdeO's needs for manpower not to mention its own population of manpower.

sayang nga lang ang Butuan City at napunta sa Caraga region. TRIPLE THREAT pa naman yun ng RX (region ten) before, BXU-CDO-Iligan. but im glad El Salvador is now a city, not to mention Gingoog. GO NORMIN!

WawaY[625]

September 4th, 2008, 05:49 PM

hilasa sa uban dire oi, ingon ingon pa limpyo kunohay...pweh!

timoga_lover

September 4th, 2008, 06:21 PM

daghan bay call center companies diha sa CdO? ang cousin ko gusto nya mag-a[[ly kung naa. Asa ilang address diha? ayus ba ang pay?

CGYanon

September 4th, 2008, 06:59 PM

^^the famous troll is back (or baka infamous). na in love na yata sa CDO at pabalik balik. :nuts:

;24736794']this is my last post sa CDO threads

:hammer::crazy2:

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 07:04 PM

hilas? kinsa man ang gahinilas ron nga mokalit lag sulong dire? Wla ta'y pakialama'y dire pre...kay wala mi pakialam sa inyo. Tigpangita lang jud kag away pre. Kung nakahibalo lang ka ikaw ra'y hilabtanon sa mga forumers davao thread. Kunsabagay, kapila naman ka ingni di man ghapon ka kasabot. Pwe! pud ka!

WawaY[625]

September 4th, 2008, 07:12 PM

^^the famous troll is back (or baka infamous). na in love na yata sa CDO at pabalik balik. :nuts:

:hammer::crazy2:

asa man imong utok preng? misleading imong gi quote kay mao man ni akong gisulti

but then again karapatan nyo yan, i just wanted to confirm it from you, and you just did :) so case closed...this is my last post sa CDO threads regarding the ka kat-katan of some guys here SINCE NANGGALING NA SA INYO ANG CONFIRMATION :)

nga tinood man sab, wala na koy pakialam sa pagka social climber sa uban dire kay I acknowledge nga right man na nila maski ridiculous paminawon..

hilas? kinsa man ang gahinilas ron nga mokalit lag sulong dire? Wla ta'y pakialama'y dire pre...kay wala mi pakialam sa inyo. Tigpangita lang jud kag away pre. Kung nakahibalo lang ka ikaw ra'y hilabtanon sa mga forumers davao thread. Kunsabagay, kapila naman ka ingni di man ghapon ka kasabot. Pwe! pud ka!

Hilas ba kay paaron ignon nga limpyo nga kuno kami ray gasugod ug away pero kamo man sab diay maoy inyong binuhatan.. mao gani ngilngigan ko usahay kay ang mga magpa aron ignon ug mu reklamo na palagubot mi kay mao ra man sab palagubot kung sina Ph_matrix, burotski or gors pa untay musaway maminaw pa ko

ph_matrix

September 4th, 2008, 07:22 PM

^^ sagdi lang @way mo settle down ra lagi madugay ng mga misunderstanding like pud sa ato mga tigulang sa ssc before bibo bya pud ta ad2 sa una.. :lol: Peace !

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 07:24 PM

;24909348']

Hilas ba kay paaron ignon nga limpyo nga kuno kami ray gasugod ug away pero kamo man sab diay maoy inyong binuhatan.. mao gani ngilngigan ko usahay kay ang mga magpa aron ignon ug mu reklamo na palagubot mi kay mao ra man sab palagubot kung sina Ph_matrix, burotski or gors pa untay musaway maminaw pa ko

sensya na bai ha, Pero ang binuhatan didto kanunay man ghapon pero dili tanan, duna lay pareha nimo nga usa kabook. Bisan gani sa istorya mosompay pa man gani ka didto. Preha ra ta tanan dire. Kami lang, kahinanglan mi magpakapareha nimo aron mamukhaan pud ka sa binuhatan didto.

Ang naka lahi lang nato, kay pakialamero ka diri og kami wala mi pakialam didto. Dili man mi gapanggubot didto kung naay bikil sa istorya. Kung mabikil ka, yaw nalang panghilabot diri kay dili mi manghilabot didto kung unsay istorya.

Ingon anan man jud na, ang mo react sa istorya nga way bikil, mao jud number one nga mo react kay binuhatan man niya.

michael_ray

September 4th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Kaya hindi umaasenso ang Pilipinas dahil puro awayan, tsismisan, inggitan, at siraan. Haayy... the same old crap. When I was young, I was told na kaya daw mas umaasenso ang ibang bansa like US kasi may winter sa kanila. They've been working hard and productive para pagdating ng winter, kahit papaano may naipon sila. The climate makes them work harder kaya mas malayo ang kanilang narating. Another story, kaya daw mabagal ang asenso sa Pilipinas dahil marami daw tayong namana na katangian sa mga Espanyol na naging hadlang sa ating pag asenso kagaya ng sugal at siesta. But when I grew up, I have been starting to realize parang fallacy lahat ng yun. If it's because of our climate, then why do other countries like Malaysia, Brunei, and Thailand are getting more progressive na pareho lang nman ang klima natin sa kanila. And if it's because of Spanish influence, eh bakit mayaman ang Espanya? Nasa sarili natin ang mali... Tayo mismo mga Pilipino ang dahilan ng sarili nating kahirapan. Ang dami nating baluktot na ugali na dapat nating baguhin. Pagdating ko dito sa Pinas, pagsakay ko ng taxi mula NAIA terminal one to Terminal two, biruin mong sininggil ako ng 700pesos??? Pinoy nga naman... wala pa ring katulad. Pinoy lang ang humihila pababa sa kapwa Pinoy.

WawaY[625]

September 4th, 2008, 07:38 PM

sensya na bai ha, Pero ang binuhatan didto kanunay man ghapon pero dili tanan, duna lay pareha nimo nga usa kabook. Bisan gani sa istorya mosompay pa man gani ka didto. Preha ra ta tanan dire. Kami lang, kahinanglan mi magpakapareha nimo aron mamukhaan pud ka sa binuhatan didto.

Ang naka lahi lang nato, kay pakialamero ka diri og kami wala mi pakialam didto. Dili man mi gapanggubot didto kung naay bikil sa istorya. Kung mabikil ka, yaw nalang panghilabot diri kay dili mi manghilabot didto kung unsay istorya.

Ingon anan man jud na, ang mo react sa istorya nga way bikil, mao jud number one nga mo react kay binuhatan man niya.
Kaya hindi umaasenso ang Pilipinas dahil puro awayan, tsismisan, inggitan, at siraan. Haayy... the same old crap. When I was young, I was told na kaya daw mas umaasenso ang ibang bansa like US kasi may winter sa kanila. They've been working hard and productive para pagdating ng winter, kahit papaano may naipon sila. The climate makes them work harder kaya mas malayo ang kanilang narating. Another story, kaya daw mabagal ang asenso sa Pilipinas dahil marami daw tayong namana na katangian sa mga Espanyol na naging hadlang sa ating pag asenso kagaya ng sugal at siesta. But when I grew up, I have been starting to realize parang fallacy lahat ng yun. If it's because of our climate, then why do other countries like Malaysia, Brunei, and Thailand are getting more progressive na pareho lang nman ang klima natin sa kanila. And if it's because of Spanish influence, eh bakit mayaman ang Espanya? Nasa sarili natin ang mali... Tayo mismo mga Pilipino ang dahilan ng sarili nating kahirapan. Ang dami nating baluktot na ugali na dapat nating baguhin. Pagdating ko dito sa Pinas, pagsakay ko ng taxi mula NAIA terminal one to Terminal two, biruin mong sininggil ako ng 700pesos??? Pinoy nga naman... wala pa ring katulad. Pinoy lang ang humihila pababa sa kapwa Pinoy.

o hala, padayon sa gibati, di na nako mo patulan kay mao ra gihapoy storya, magmalinis pero mao ra gihapoy binuhatan..kapoy ra

^^ sagdi lang @way mo settle down ra lagi madugay ng mga misunderstanding like pud sa ato mga tigulang sa ssc before bibo bya pud ta ad2 sa una.. :lol: Peace !

hehe lagi, last na ni bai, nakareact lang jud ko nila kay mao lagi, mag incite man gud sab ug trouble...but anyway, kapoy na oi hehe basa basa na lang ko ngari :)

TONZI

September 4th, 2008, 07:42 PM

;24910530']hehe lagi, last na ni bai, nakareact lang jud ko nila kay mao lagi, mag incite man gud sab ug trouble...but anyway, kapoy na oi hehe basa basa na lang ko ngari :)

aw, naa ra man diay na. Kay ako gabasa basa man ko didto dili man ko mabikil sa inciting to trouble didto. Busa ikaw menos menosi nang pagkaon og baboy mao nang mo deretso lang daun ug saka imo high blood... kay ako lang sa bisan ganiha kool lang man ko. Pamulong lang to pre sa sitwasyon nga angay nimong buhaton og namo. Wa na baya ko duol sa lechonan pre, so, layo ra's high blood! hehehehe:lol:

maypa ikatulog nimo aron ma arohay imong ulo...

CGYanon

September 4th, 2008, 09:36 PM

Tayo mismo mga Pilipino ang dahilan ng sarili nating kahirapan. Ang dami nating baluktot na ugali na dapat nating baguhin. Pinoy nga naman... wala pa ring katulad. Pinoy lang ang humihila pababa sa kapwa Pinoy.

suggestion, ihawin lahat mga envious crabs (sarap pa naman ng seafoods). katulad yan sila ng mga MILFs, mga warfreaks, mahilig makigulo at mang hijack ng ibang threads. CDO will continue to prosper, whether they like it or not.

WawaY[625]

September 5th, 2008, 01:17 AM

Wa na baya ko duol sa lechonan pre, so, layo ra's high blood! hehehehe:lol:

:lol: :lol: wala bitaw lechon dire oi :(

boju2

September 5th, 2008, 01:32 AM

^^:lol::lol::lol:May MILF man diay na nasaag ngari. Wala ba kami katungod magkulokabildo sa mga pahghitabo diri. kung gihilasan ka Waway, nganong ni isa wala ka kabadlong sa mga sarcasm sa mga kauban mo didto sa imong planeta? Sama sa gisulti ni Tonzi, kinahanglan pud namo nga tupngan ang inyong kinaiya. Para makakita kayo ng katapat. Sabi nga, if you can stop them, join them. :lol:Angal ka pala.:lol::lol::lol:

boju2

September 5th, 2008, 01:48 AM

NOT So GOOD NEWS

Friday, September 05, 2008
Convention center may end as a ‘White elephant’ (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/05/news/convention.center.may.end.as.a.white.elephant..html)
By Cong B. Corrales
Of SunStar Cagayan de Oro

THE Cagayan de Oro Convention Center in Sitio Taguanao, Barangay Indahag, this city, is one of government infrastructure projects affected by the Supreme Court decision reverting the 105-hectare estate of Dona Josefina Graciano vda Neri into public land.

The fate of the still-unfinished convention center, supposed to be the pride of Cagayan de Oro, could hang in the balance just in the case of Lawndale Springs or Kagay-an Resorts, also in Sitio Taguanao.

But Willy Cuenca, chief of staff of Senator Aquilino Pimentel, is optimistic that they would no longer reapply for the ownership of the land where the convention center stood, unlike the City Government, which lost Lawndale Springs or Kagay-an Resorts.

Cuenca said the convention center is a project by the National Government who became the owner of the Neri estate by virtue of the High Court decision. Senator Pimentel, who hails from Cagayan de Oro, is the main endorser of the convention project.

Lawyer Maryanne Enteria, head of the city legal office, said the City Government is set to reapply at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Land Management for the land ownership of the Kagay-an Resort.

"Dili maapektahan ang convention center ana nga ruling kay national project man kana. Since the land is reverted to public land, the owner is the National Government," Cuenca told Sunstar Cagayan de Oro.

Associate Justice Leonardo Quisumbing ruled that the judicial title of the Neri estate did not pass through proper government processes "even bypassing the then-Bureau of Land and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources."

The High Court ordered the reversion of the estate into a public land rendering the land ownership of claimants including beneficiaries of the Department of Agrarian Reform in doubt.

Opposition lawyer Manuel Ravanera said the decision transformed the convention center and the Kagay-an Resort into "white elephants."

He said millions of pesos in taxpayers' money have gone to waste because of the lack of foresight by government planners.

"Gigastohan og ayo sa gobyerno pero wala gihapon paadtoan. Total waste kini sa kwarta sa katawhan," Ravanera said.

Cuenca, however, belied that the construction of the convention center is "a waste of taxpayers money."

He said funds for the project come "in trickles" because Senator Pimentel is a known opposition figure against the administration of President Gloria Arroyo.

"Hinay kaayo ang release sa pondo. Usahay putol-putol ang fund allocation," Cuenca said.

Cuenca said the Department of Public Works and Highways is the government agency tasked to construct the convention center.

Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro found no workers from the DPWH when it visited the construction site of the convention center in Sitio Taguanao.

Instead, there was only silence at the site and there was even a pile of firewood displayed for sale at its yard. A lone security guard watched over the premises, which was fenced with a sign "Do not enter restricted area."

ph_matrix

September 5th, 2008, 01:59 AM

^^ perting dakoa na nga elepante kong di ma human.. i hope di mangyari.

boju2

September 5th, 2008, 02:09 AM

boju2

September 5th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Friday, September 05, 2008
Coop summit on agrarian reform held today (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/05/life/coop.summit.on.agrarian.reform.held.today.html)

SENATOR Gregorio Honasan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agrarian Reform, will be the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker of the 1st Regional Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries' Cooperative Summit today at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

Organizers of the summit have invited Honasan to personally hear the sentiments of the different CARP stakeholders with the hope that the Senate will fast-track the passage of the bill extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program.

DAR Secretary Nasser Pangandaman will also grace the summit and will give a talk on the Philippine agrarian reform. CDA Chairperson Lecira Juarez will also outline the cooperatives' role in agrarian reform.

Some Northern Mindanao Congressmen and selected Party List Representatives including Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel have also confirmed their attendance in the summit.

Various leaders from the peasantry, civil society, NGOs, academe, the Roman Catholic Church and government line agencies will state their respective perspectives on CARP extension with reforms.

This event is spearheaded by the Cooperative Development Authority-Region 10 in partnership with the Provincial CARP Implementing Team (PCIT) and Provincial CARP Coordinating Committee of Misamis Oriental.(PR)

boju2

September 5th, 2008, 02:20 AM

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:lol:Tinapatan ng Pueblo de Oro ang Alegria Hills na 360 degrees of good life. Sa Pueblo naman, 360 has township called home. Grabe na 'tong competition. Competition ba or complementation ang nangyari?

CGYanon

September 5th, 2008, 03:05 AM

^^basta project ni Pimentel aabutin ng siyam2x. sabi ng mga old folks ko, ganun din daw nangyari sa Lawndale Springs before, hindi natapos at ang laki ng ginastos. sana project na lang ni mayor at ni vice yan, im sure mas mabilis ang progression. :ohno:

Ex!lE

September 5th, 2008, 03:13 AM

^ tigulang naman gud mao hinay na ug lihok. hehehe... j/k

GearX

September 5th, 2008, 03:48 AM

DOWNSOUTH
by HERNANI DE LEON
Credit the resilience of Mindanaoans (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW090508/content.php?id=079)

DAVAO CITY — Two weeks after those merciless attacks on civilian communities in Lanao del Norte, the situation in most parts of Mindanao has been good.

It could be ironic but the military offensive that resulted in major dislocation of communities in the central part of the island is one reason for the stable condition in most provinces especially in urban centers.

The bigger credit, however, should go to the Mindanaoans who are historically resilient and proven survivors in times of crisis. Three important events — the 17th Mindanao Business Conference in Dipolog City, Kadayawan Festival in Davao City and Kagayan Festival in Cagayan de Oro City — were held without a hitch after the Lanao raids.

It is noteworthy that many participants to the business conference in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte had to pass by areas attacked by hard-line Moro commanders two weeks ago. Throughout the island, local chambers said it has been business-as-usual. It could take a few more days, however, to determine if big private sector plans in Mindanao will suffer delays or cancellation due to recent developments.

Initial feedback indicated a disruption of late in development programs on the island, but this is confined to projects in or near conflict areas. Representatives of foreign aid agencies, however, noted that work will only resume as soon as the situation improves.

The military field commanders’ decision for scaled-down operation starting this week with the observance of Ramadan is highly appreciated by civil society in general. Further attacks that may hurt Moro communities in Central Mindanao at this time could lead to bigger problems and could even spark further escalation of hostilities.

The bigger question, however, is what will happen next after the government’s decision to scrap the proposed agreement to create the Bangsamoro homeland? The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has repeatedly stated it will not renegotiate the proposed agreement’s draft. If this stalemate is not resolved soon, there’s a possibility of full-scale hostilities erupting any time.

The latest bombing of a Davao Metro Shuttle Bus at the Digos City bus terminal should not be linked to recent attacks by rogue MILF units. This is an incident that could have been avoided if only security measures were followed by both bus personnel and security officers assigned in transport terminals.

The bus driver reportedly picked up passengers outside of the bus stations — in this case Davao City and Digos City where bags and others belongings of passengers entering the terminals are checked by soldiers. Such procedures have been agreed upon previously by law enforcement authorities and bus company operators.

Then again, inspections by soldiers in bus terminals all over Mindanao are so relaxed especially when rushing passengers start lining up. Authorities should review security procedures to include regular monitoring and assessment of inspection by assigned personnel. In the first place, passengers wouldn’t mind a few minutes’ delay in exchange for safe travel.

Criminal syndicates have been terrorizing civilians and businesses in Central Mindanao for years now. Law-enforcement agencies and even the MILF have failed to stop these criminals despite the damage they exact on local communities. Many are wondering how these outlaws remained active even at the height of the joint anti-crime initiative of the military and MILF two years ago.

Wireless communication in most parts of the highway between Davao Region and Northern Mindanao has been excellent since last year. My last trip to Cagayan de Oro City by bus two weeks ago was memorable since it was the first time I was able to surf the Net while travelling for hours without getting irritated. Images were stable on my laptop, driven by a small USB-hooked modem gadget now sold by cellphone companies.

Signal was generally good between Maramag in Bukidnon to Cagayan de Oro City. There were disconnections, however, along the Bukidnon-Davao highway’s mountainous portions and along the winding part of the highway between Malaybalay and Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon. It helps that the new tourist-class buses that serves the route are quite comfortable compared with the older air-conditioned units.

Traveling by bus from Davao to Cagayan de Oro, a distance of about 321.8 kilometers, is a lot cheaper and more comfortable compared to driving a car. Nonstop bus is best, although the fare is higher by about 25%, since it does not pick up passengers from the highways or from other terminals (only from the Davao and Cagayan de Oro bus stations) thereby limiting security risk. The highway view between Bukidnon and Davao City is the best in Mindanao and the road condition is excellent. The area between Davao City and Cagayan de Oro is probably the safest place in the island.

GearX

September 5th, 2008, 04:07 AM

GearX

September 5th, 2008, 04:15 AM

^^Haayyy, ang haba nang pinagdaanan ng Convention center na yan, mas mahaba pa sa gulong dinaanan ng Hanjin. Sana malusutan lahat ang mga obstacles na kinaharap. I still believe na matapos pa rin yan...

With the proposed Convention Center by Golez Group in downtown, that white elephant will also lose his tusks....:ohno:

Heard from the news today, the Golez Group together with Architect Palafox will formally present to the City Council their Comemrcial Complex near Kagay-an Bridge....saan na kaya si @Farirah...kelan kaya sked nito?
:banana:

Another info:

The recent study showed CDO needed 2,200 hotel rooms. So doing the math :lol:

2,200 = LKK (205) + Mallberry Expansion + Koresco Expansion + Pelaez-Golez 1 + Pelaez-Golez 2 + Pearlmont Expansion + _____ + _____ + _____ .....

^^

GearX

September 5th, 2008, 04:28 AM

Bahandi dance group ready to go mainstream (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/09/05/life/bahandi.dance.group.ready.to.go.mainstream.html)
By Mark D. Francisco

BAHANDI, the ethnopop dance group that used to restrict itself into church-based engagements, has now gone mainstream.

Their latest presence to fame was their performance in one of the intermissions during the Miss Kagay-an 2008 coronation night last August 28.

In an interview with one of the group's members, 16-year-old Jocel Quimno, she said the group was formed in 2005 composed of high school students of Summer Hill School, a sectarian institution then known as Greentree School at Tejero Subdivision, Patag.

The original 30 members underwent a dance workshop with a Cagayan de Oro-based choreographer who was hired by Bread of Life Ministries, the church group which Greentree School was affiliated with.

The group was known then as Bai Lawanen, named after the local princess of old whose beauty and charm was without equal during her time.

Later, the group took on the apt title Taytayan and then to its present name Bahandi, the meaning of which is obvious.

Their music, all of them originally composed by Summer Hill School teacher Precy Madriaga, is influenced by the music of Pinikpikan, a nationally-known ethnic group.

At first, Bahandi performed periodically in gatherings of the Bread of Life Ministries, notably at Limketkai Cinema 4.

It was during these performances that pastors from their church headquarters in Manila took notice of the group.

Bahandi was then sent to grace the 25th anniversary of the Bread of Life Ministries in Yñares Center in Antipolo, Rizal in November 2007.

From then, the group has never looked back.

Jocel is now a freshman at Liceo de Cagayan University taking up BS Tourism majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Despite her hectic schedule, she still finds time to rehearse with the group, which is now composed of 14 dancers and nine band members, all of them part of the praise and worship team of the local Bread of Life Ministries.

Aside from their Miss Kagay-an 2008 stint, they also guested during the recent Charter Day celebrations in the city last June 9.

In its website, Bahandi stated that the main concept of their group is to show to other people the treasured history of Cagayan de Oro.

Jocel said their performance in Miss Kagay-an 2008 was one of the milestones of their group.

"The big boss of the prestigious companies here and in Manila were there, famous celebrities (like Angelika dela Cruz and Mark Herras) were also there and of course the press. They now know that our group existed," she remarked gleefully.

cribs88

September 5th, 2008, 05:50 AM

Farirah

September 5th, 2008, 06:43 AM

tsada unta nga madayon ang project sa mga GOLEZ dha sa kagay-an bridge kay plastar keo, sakto na sa dalan, duol sa city proper, abay pa gyud sa cagayan de oro river near the CATHEDRAL p gyud........

only to find out g expand na ang BUSINESS DISTRICT sa CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY.......

There's no turning back for Ms. Raphaelita Pelaez to pursue her proposed commercial complex in her own property at the vicinity of Kagay-an Bridge. She is already very determined and firm in her decision to be part of CdeO's phenomenal progression by bringing under her wing some big time businessmen and one of the well-known international architects, Mr. John Palafox. :)

The areas surrounding the Kagay-an Bridge and Puntod-Kauswagan Bridge are already converted into new commercial districts of Cagayan de Oro. The point is that CdeO's urban expansion is already expanding along with the city's real estate sector, which is booming even in the uptown areas of the city. ^^

CGYanon

September 5th, 2008, 06:51 AM

Heard from the news today, the Golez Group together with Architect Palafox will formally present to the City Council their Comemrcial Complex near Kagay-an Bridge....saan na kaya si @Farirah...kelan kaya sked nito?
:banana:

validated ba yan GearX? i was just messin' with you :lol:. 2 hotels pala ang itatayo ng mga Pelaez-Golez's? sana may press release IN PRINT para di tayo ma-question ng neighbor natin? :baeh3:

Farirah

September 5th, 2008, 06:51 AM

I think CDeO considered as a "small/tiny" city is really a Misconception bec. in fact CDeO is one of the Largest Cities.

Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (2007)

I agree @ona. Truly a MISconception. :)

Based on my experience while traveling to other highly-urbanized cities in the country, I can say CdeO is fourth in terms of sprawling urban area after the already declared 3metropolitan cities.

Farirah

September 5th, 2008, 06:57 AM

INFO: Mallberry Expansion = two 7-storeys and one 10-storey
:cheers:

Where are these two 7 storeys and one 10 storey Mallberry Hotel expansion to be built @GearX? Are these hotels to be built in the lot of former Golden Cock Fighting Arena/Gold Colliseum?

PM mo nalang ha...Thanks! :cheers:

onlooker

September 5th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Where are these two 7 storeys and one 10 storey Mallberry Hotel expansion to be built @GearX? Are these hotels to be built in the lot of former Golden Cock Fighting Arena/Gold Colliseum?

PM mo nalang ha...Thanks! :cheers:

me too...thanks!

CGYanon

September 5th, 2008, 07:06 AM

^^how tall @Farirah yung proposed hotel ng mga Golezes? i know you pm'ed me before, any changes or same pa rin? thanks na marami, exciting news talaga. :lol:

Farirah

September 5th, 2008, 07:10 AM

nice find bai Ph. now whos saying CDO is not a tourism destination? i just noticed halos taga Metro Manila talaga bukam bibig itong eXtreme adventures ng CDO. pati Koreans ininvade na rin ang CDO. :lol:

Kakatawa nga noh? Kahit sa well-known forum na eto ay may nangyari na somehow na ECONOMIC SABOTAGE. :lol:

Sabi ng 2 forum enthusiasts ng neighbor natin, maraming daw na "bookings" na hindi natuloy during sa fiesta natin.

At bakit? If "totoo man," ano naman ngayon? Baka nakalimutan na nila ang old "hysteria" regarding this 2nd largest island that still persists today according to thus who are ignorant. :lol: Instead of facing the GENERAL CRISIS, naging "ija-ija at aho-aho."

...na pag may nangyari sa ibang dapit, ay lahat na. Ano ba yan? :lol:

If I were "these two," pagtuonan ko nalang ng pansin ang nangyari mismo sa isang siyudad ng province nila na nangyari sa isang shuttle bus doon during Monday ba yun this week. "Dalawang beses na yata this year." :lol:

Farirah

September 5th, 2008, 07:17 AM

^^how tall @Farirah yung proposed hotel ng mga Golezes? i know you pm'ed me before, any changes or same pa rin? thanks na marami, exciting news talaga. :lol:

For now, same pa rin. :)

Ex!lE

September 5th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Guys, unsa gani tawag anang street gikan anang exit sa new bridge sa Carmen padulong sa Macanhan intersection? Vamenta st. ba gihapon na? I notice naa sila gibuhat nga beautification sa side walk dihang dapita, gibutangan nila ug bricks.

Christendom

September 5th, 2008, 09:26 AM

sorry for the delay. i was in zambo peninsula last week. in fact, i was there while i created ayala commercial complex. i arrived last night that was why i took the liberty of taking the photos earlier this afternoon. i know its already too late but i just want to show you what i got. i asked the people who worked there. when i asked who owns it, the man who works there replied that it is currently being surveyed by ayala. i added by asking if its possible that either a hotel or a mall or an arcade was to be put up there but he only said that he doesnt know. furthermore, he only said that the place is being surveyed by the ayalas. he didnt comment anymore. i dont know what that means but that's what he said.

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uy good to know magkaroon na kayo ng ayala commercial center,,,meron na rin kayong ayala subdivision...ganda ng mga discussion hah

Christendom

September 5th, 2008, 09:38 AM

September 5, 2008
Negros Navigation sails to four Mindanao cities (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/September/05/businessnews5.htm)

Negros Navigation is now sailing from Bacolod to key cities in Mindanao twice a week.

The trip from Bacolod to Iligan and Ozamiz is every Monday, 11:30 a.m. while that from Bacolod to Cagayan de Oro and Dipolog, every Tuesday noon.

Grace Golez, passage business head for Visayas, said the Iligan and Ozamiz trip will cater to tourists who want visit Iligan, known as the “City of Waterfalls,” and its neighboring provinces.

Passengers may travel via “hubbing” with Negros Navigation discounted bus service from Cagayan de Oro connecting to major destinations in Mindanao.

The shipping line also has four Bacolod-Manila direct trips every week.

Golez said they have improved their schedule to better serve the Negrenses, that’s why they now have four direct trips.

The “Buy 2, Take 1” promo is also extended until September 30, 2008.

Those who wish for more information may call 441-0752 and 53 and 435-1417, 708-0461.*

boju2

September 5th, 2008, 09:45 AM

uy good to know magkaroon na kayo ng ayala commercial center,,,meron na rin kayong ayala subdivision...ganda ng mga discussion hah...ey pls allow me to greet you belated happy fiesta...bago lang kasi ako nakabalik sa internet galing 2months of bakasyon

September 5, 2008
Negros Navigation sails to four Mindanao cities (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/September/05/businessnews5.htm)

Negros Navigation is now sailing from Bacolod to key cities in Mindanao twice a week.

The trip from Bacolod to Iligan and Ozamiz is every Monday, 11:30 a.m. while that from Bacolod to Cagayan de Oro and Dipolog, every Tuesday noon.

Grace Golez, passage business head for Visayas, said the Iligan and Ozamiz trip will cater to tourists who want visit Iligan, known as the “City of Waterfalls,” and its neighboring provinces.

Passengers may travel via “hubbing” with Negros Navigation discounted bus service from Cagayan de Oro connecting to major destinations in Mindanao.

The shipping line also has four Bacolod-Manila direct trips every week.

Golez said they have improved their schedule to better serve the Negrenses, that’s why they now have four direct trips.

The “Buy 2, Take 1” promo is also extended until September 30, 2008.

Those who wish for more information may call 441-0752 and 53 and 435-1417, 708-0461.*

Welcome back Zyanz, rumors lang ang Ayala na yan. Pero alam mo na, maraming naunang balita sa SSC :cheers::cheers::cheers: