Cagayán de Oro City and Misamis Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 92

Farirah

September 17th, 2008, 07:36 AM

Philippine Business Magazine: Volume 11 No. 2 - Geographics

Mindanao's Golden City

Cagayan De Oro City is Northern Mindanao’s catalyst for regional development

By Maricar T. Manuzon

If one is to go by travel advisories, then Mindanao is by no means an attractive destination. But to one who has actually been there, it will be nothing short of naivete to make such a sweeping generalization of the state of this vast area which comprises, alongside Luzon and Visayas, the Philippine archipelago.

Cagayan de Oro City (CDO) is one outstanding example of a peaceful and progressive place in Northern Mindanao – top that with a year-round typhoon free climate. It is actually known as the “City of Golden Friendship.” And the whole of Northern Mindanao (Region 10) is counting on it to be the region’s catalyst for development, as it is fast evolving into the most promising economic center, tourist destination, and convention center in Southern Philippines.

CDO is the provincial capital of Misamis Oriental. An hour-and-a-half plane ride from Metro Manila, and a 35-minute plane trip from Davao City, it serves as the main entry point to Northern Mindanao, and the jump-off point for excursions in Camiguin Island, Bukidnon, and Marawi City.

Cagayan De Oro’s name was derived from the word cagaiang, the name given by the Spanish colonizers to the settlement’s river because of its close similarity to the Cagayan River in Cagayan Valley in Luzon. When the Spanish colonizers found gold in the riverbeds of Cagayan in the mid-16th century, the words “de Oro,” meaning ‘golden’ were attached to its name.

Economic Center

With its low-cost and reliable energy source, ample air and sea ports, modern road networks, and rich reservoir of quality human resources conversant in both English and Tagalog – a factor of the city’s large middle income group and high literacy rate – it is no surprise that Cagayan De Oro is host to a robust manufacturing sector comprised of multinationals, as well as major local companies.

Known old-timers in the city are Nestle Philippines, which manufactures milk and chocolate products; Del Monte Philippines (pineapple, ketchup, and tomato products), Republic Biscuits Company/ REBISCO (food processing), Swift Foods, Inc. (food processing), and Zuellig Pharma (product distribution).

CDO’s neighboring town of Tagoloan, meantime, is host to the 3,000-hectare PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental (PIE-MO), one of the biggest in the country. It has 71 investors with 24 manufacturing firms engaged in diverse industries like steel manufacturing, food processing, and other industries. Some of the industrial estate’s locators are LimKetKai Manufacturing (food processing), TLC Beatrice Foods (food processing), SMC Beverage Packaging Specialist, Inc. (PET containers), and Philippine Sinter Corp. (steel and ore).

CDO has been home to Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT), the most modern container port outside Metro Manila. In 2002, the port registered a total shipping cargo tonnage of 14.3 million metric tons, twice Davao’s shipping volume of 7.2 million metric tons.

The establishment of the P3.24 billion, 85 percent-JBIC (Japan Bank of International Cooperation) funded Mindanao Container Terminal Port (MCTP) at PHIVIDEC will further improve Region 10’s access to international markets. With the MCTP project set for commercial operations within the first half of this year, transport costs in Bukidnon and the rest of Mindanao will be reduced, as its strategic location offers traders and producers the most cost-efficient transit between Mindanao and the Visayas and Luzon, as well as major foreign markets like USA, Japan, and Europe.

One-of-a-kind Township

To cite one more example of the city’s progress, there is Pueblo De Oro – a 360-hectare property for mixed use development located between the airport and city proper. Its development started in 1995. Pueblo is a township project masterplanned by Louis Berger International, where no less than SM mall and Xavier Secondary and Elementary Schools are priced tenants. It is also the future site for Church and Residence of the Archbishop of Mindanao.

More importantly, it also features joint-venture subdivision projects covering basically all the economic classes from A to E. And, of course, it is also, first and foremost, a golf estate – starring an 18-hole, all-weather championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, and ranked as the country’s fourth best course by Golfing Philippines.

A consummation of Pueblo de Oro’s progressive development into a compleat township would be the creation of an IT hub within the business and commercial area of the property. The IT hub – planned to be an eight-hectare development - is being positioned right next to the mall. Its registration with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is ongoing, as well as the Office of the City Council’s request to make CDO an IT Hub. Once declared an IT Hub, enterprises within the area would enjoy investor incentives including income tax holiday for four years for non-pioneer and six years for pioneer IT enterprises, additional tax deduction equivalent to 50 percent of training expenses, and permanent resident status to foreign investors with initial investments of US$150,000 or more.

According to Mr. Guillermo Luchangco, Chairman & CEO of the ICCP Group, the main proponent of Pueblo de Oro, the estate is an ideal site for IT-related businesses as it has, in the past years, completed the key necessary factors – water, electric power, telecommunications, amenities, and services - that make such businesses flourish. Add to that the pool of about 4,300 graduates being churned out per year by CDO’s 18 universities, colleges, computer, and vocational schools.

http://www.philippinebusiness.com.ph/archives/magazine/vol11-2004/11-2/geographics.htm

ona

September 17th, 2008, 07:39 AM

^^That's a nice read. Truly CDO is shaping up as the Goldemine for investors.

Farirah

September 17th, 2008, 07:59 AM

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3 GIGANTIC project in a small city

Long term projects. ^^

...Not only local investors, but national and international investors have been investing in CdeO since their customers are not only CdeO's residents alone.

How many satellite cities and provinces (in this big Mindanao island alone) whose residents shop, work, live, study, seeking hospitalizations, have fun and relax, do trade and business here in CdeO everyday? :cheers:

CdeO (basing on recent NSO) has only more than 500,000 residents. But why there are lots of investments (big and small) have been put in CdeO (excluding the upcoming gigantic projects)? :eat:

The answer is simple: It's because their customers are not only CdeO's residents alone. :yes:

...And to invest in the particular city isn't simple on the part of investors. Location wise/Very Strategic Location, purchasing power of the residents, enough infrastructures, not corrupt officials, and most of all PEACE and ORDER are the real factors. Investors' trusted consultants will even live in the city for many years to know more if the said real factors really exist before actual construction of their projects. :yes:

GearX

September 17th, 2008, 07:59 AM

Cruising along the newly-completed portion of South Diversion Road linking Alegria Hills

approaching junction Macasandig Road-South Diversion Road
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newly-completed portion
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drainage lines still u/c
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looking back
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slope protection measures on both sides
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only 2 of the 4-lane have been completed so far
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no public transport yet along this road
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approaching Aluba-Indahag Road Crossing
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GearX

September 17th, 2008, 08:02 AM

South Diversion Road - Alegria Hills Portion

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GearX

September 17th, 2008, 08:04 AM

South Diversion Road - Alegria Hills portion...cont'd

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Alegria Hills-Camaman-an-Indahag Road Junction
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GearX

September 17th, 2008, 08:06 AM

Natasha Building at LKK

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Pearlmont Hotel Expansion Almost Finish

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ona

September 17th, 2008, 08:21 AM

ona

September 17th, 2008, 08:54 AM

Long term projects. ^^

...Not only local investors, but national and international investors have been investing in CdeO since their customers are not only CdeO's residents alone.

How many satellite cities and provinces (in this big Mindanao island alone) whose residents shop, work, live, study, seeking hospitalizations, have fun and relax, do trade and business here in CdeO everyday? :cheers:

CdeO (basing on recent NSO) has only more than 500,000 residents. But why there are lots of investments (big and small) have been put in CdeO (excluding the upcoming gigantic projects)? :eat:

The answer is simple: It's because their customers are not only CdeO's residents alone. :yes:

...And to invest in the particular city isn't simple on the part of investors. Location wise/Very Strategic Location, purchasing power of the residents, enough infrastructures, not corrupt officials, and most of all PEACE and ORDER are the real factors. Investors' trusted consultants will even live in the city for many years to know more if the said real factors really exist before actual construction of their projects. :yes:

Tama. I think CDO only has half a million residents yet the projects for it seem larger than required. It's because CDO is already poised to be a fully fledged Metro with the fast paced dev't of its nerby neighbors. Its consumer base grows every year. Plus to top it of its a beacon of Peace and Stability in Mindanao so I think investors feel their investments are secure.

Farirah

September 17th, 2008, 08:57 AM

^^Thank you for the pics. Maybe, Ayala is just waiting for all the strategic roads leading to Alegria to be finished before announcing their Business Complex project there. This was the kind of timing the of the GOPEL group, after the Kagay-an bridge was open they made a press release.

A business park in Ayala's 480 hectare lot in the southern part of CdeO is just Ayala's plan, a proposed business park that is long term project again.

Long term project because Ayala needs to populate their area. That's why Alegria Hills Community has been created before the rise of shopping center, taller structures, recreational park, etc.

To complement the said proposal, the city government in the meantime has been doing her best to build more shortcut roads (building accessibility to the populous downtown areas where the economic activity is very robust) and other projects needed and even inviting other realty developers to put residential projects too at the vicinity of Ayala's proposed business park.

Again, the goal is to populate first the three southern barangays and to make the areas more accessible from downtown shoppers. ^^

But Ayala's proposal regarding business park will be definitely materialized or will be greatly enhanced anytime once this new proposed CdeO's Camaman-an-Libona, Bukidnon 4 lane National Highway be materialized few years from now. This new national highway will somehow push the Ayalas to finish their proposed business park (satellite city) on time or ahead based on the deadline of their project. :)

...Once this new national highway be materialized, the said 3 southern barangays of CdeO will be somehow akin to barangay Puerto's, Bulua, and Iponan economic progression nowadays. ^^

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Guys, i am sure you are aware of this. But last night was my first time to see advertisement of CDO on Living Asia Channel...The white water rafting was featured... :)

Good! That will put more emphasis on the who's who in white water rafting capital in this side of the country. In short, the original still prevails than the copy.

Farirah

September 17th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Tama. I think CDO only has half a million residents yet the projects for it seem larger than required. It's because CDO is already poised to be a fully fledged Metro with the fast paced dev't of its nerby neighbors. Its consumer base grows every year. Plus to top it of its a beacon of Peace and Stability in Mindanao so I think investors feel their investments are secure.

Let's say the Confidence of the investors to put their establishments here in CdeO. This is the implication why the city is very progressive nowadays in this part of the island. :cheers:

ona

September 17th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the explanation. I hope the dev't of Huge Business parks like Paseo & LKK will be very successful too para may healthy competition with the future Ayala Business park.

Farirah

September 17th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Good! That will put more emphasis on the who's who in white water rafting capital in this side of the country. In short, the original still prevails than the copy.

OT:

At least the credible? forum enthusiast who said that will use his talent in court again. :colgate:

ona

September 17th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Good! That will put more emphasis on the who's who in white water rafting capital in this side of the country. In short, the original still prevails than the copy.

I hope to watch that. I imagine the White Rafting industry to be more robust with the agressive beautification & dev't of the Cagayan de Oro River.

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 09:14 AM

OT:

At least the credible? forum enthusiast who said that will use his talent in court again. :colgate:

Oo nga, no doubt. :lol:

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 09:23 AM

I hope to watch that. I imagine the White Rafting industry to be more robust with the agressive beautification & dev't of the Cagayan de Oro River.

yes it truly will and that golden mile plus the floating restaurant. I am very optimistic that CdeO will create a more aggressive move for tourism in this part of Mindanao. I hope that area in Bogo (is it?) North of Kauswagan area? I hope it will also be developed further especially the coastline. Perhaps, a boulevard will be added so it will complement the coastal area setting for those who love sea breezes with hotels and resorts around. I saw there is a new bridge in that area.

ona

September 17th, 2008, 09:27 AM

ona

September 17th, 2008, 09:28 AM

Ano na kaya ang projection for Hotel Rooms sa CDo once the LKK, Paseo and Mallberry Ext. projects are complete?

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 09:40 AM

I agree that there is a need for balanced growth. That bridge & coastline project is new to me. I hope that's the next area for dev't after local officials & businessmen gain more experience in managing the riverside dev't.

Yes coz as we can see, CdeO's development in the last ten years has been faster as expected. As for me who lives in Iligan, we see how much development has gone coz we go there at least twice a month. And every visit is a unique experience as establishments sprout like mushrooms in every part of the city.

For that part in Bogo, i think a long term plan should be put on drawing boards as CdeO's looming development is coming at fast pace with the upcoming Laguidingan Airport Project as well as Hanjin's shipyard. These projects will really boost CdeO's development further. More to that, the are also the looming development of Camp Evangelista to become another commercial district.

You know, take it from me who's from Iligan, Cagayan de Oro is the only commercially developed city in Mindanao that has not been rocked by any bombing incident (not even in recent and distant years). And that alone is a reason why investors are so bullish about your city. We look up to your city's development as a positive impact for us here in Iligan.

ona

September 17th, 2008, 09:47 AM

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 09:54 AM

^^I agree. The dev't in CDO are really fast & it will only accelerate once key infrastructure is in place (LIA & Minda Railways). Future concentration of CBDs may look like this 1. Downtown CDO (LKK + Gaisano + Ayala Mall?), 2. Uptown CDO (Pueblo + Koresco), 3. Riverside (Paseo + GoldenMile). 4. Camp Evangelista, & 5. Indahag area.

No doubt, CdeO's development makes it a viable place as a second home for me after Bohol (coz my wife is from there) and Iligan. Anyway, that's a long term plan but i'm not counting out the possiblity. With this minute plan, I could add to CdeO's expanding population or perhaps contribute to population explosion. Hehehehe... :lol:

ona

September 17th, 2008, 10:03 AM

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 10:04 AM

Aren't you from CdeO On? i thought youre from there.:)

ona

September 17th, 2008, 10:12 AM

TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 10:15 AM

No i'm currently in Makat but I had numerous visits there before since a lot of my relatives are there. The last time I was in CDO was 1999 so technically its almost a decade. I have monitored the progress of CDO though so I know the city is in the right direction.

If you were awed by its progress through the net, you would be more awed when you come and visit your city. I have been there recently and it is really more beautiful in each visit as i go there each month.

ona

September 17th, 2008, 10:20 AM

donnex

September 17th, 2008, 11:20 AM

I can really imagine that the change is very dynamic. It seems that every month CDO churns out exciting dev'ts to look forward to. I really want to be awed so I plan to revisit the city only after at least the 1 of these dev'ts are finished: Paseo del Rio/Lkk Hotel or Laguindingan Airport.

he...he...he... I do have the same thinking of you bai, it was in1998 when I left cdo to work in Manila, when I got work in UAE then finally here in he US di ko na ulit nasilayan ang CDO, I dont really have the idea on the real transformation of the City....thats why I owe it all from my my mom ad my sister and most of all with this forum so that I can be updated with my beloved city.....it is really a heartwarming feeling when somebody tells you ...na gwapo na kaayo ang Cagayan de oro karon......that is exactly the word na naririnig ko from someone who recently visited the city.....although nabalitaan ko lang yon but then I firmly believe that its really is. I am planning to be back by 2012...matagal pa ano? just in time na fully operational na ang Laguindngan airport, honestly yan talaga ang habol ko at pinanindigan ko yan. it is a plus if one of the gigantic project like PDR, LKK expansion and the the so-called Ayala(?) project are finished.

GearX

September 17th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Cruising the almost completed South Diversion Road Camaman-an Section heading towards the city

just leaving Alegria Hills
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note end of first part of 2-lane concrete ahead
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unpaved portion
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GearX

September 17th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Cruising along South Diversion Road ... cont'd

2nd portion of 2-lane paved road ahead
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2nd portion 2-lane paved road ends near Camaman-an National High School
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3rd 2-lane paved road begins just above Bolonsiri
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descending towards Bontong, Camaman-an
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Junction Bontong Camaman-an (turn left to Limketkai)
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GearX

September 17th, 2008, 12:33 PM

CAGAYAN DE ORO COASTAL HIGHWAY PROJECT UP - REP. RUFUS RODRIGUEZ (http://balatucan.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/cagayan-de-oro-coastal-highway-project-up-rep-rufus-rodriguez/)

2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is sourcing out funds for the construction for the reclamation of Cagayan de Oro’s 10 kilometer premier coastline from barangay Macabalan to barangay Bugo for a four lane coastal road. “It’s a four lane coastal highway that would showcase Cagayan de Oro City as a growing metropolis.” The coastal road is hoped to ease traffic congestion especially on cargo trucks plying the Butuan, Bukidnon and the Iligan-Cagayan de Oro City. Rodriguez allayed fears of massive dislocation as he assured no such thing will occur. “We do not intend to dislocate residents and if ever, they will be fairly compensated.” Rodriguez is hopeful that the 10 kilometer road will jumpstart fresh investments that would kick the local economy.

GearX

September 17th, 2008, 12:43 PM

PIC National Convention 2008 (http://maq10.org/main/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=9&year=2008&month=09&day=18&Itemid=1)

The Mindanao Association for Quality region 10 will host the Productivity Improvement Circles National Convention 2008. The theme of the convention is "Strengthening Dimensions in Quality and Productivity Initiatives", it will be held on September 18-20, 2008 at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT CIRCLES NATIONAL CONVENTION 2008

Theme: "Strengthening Dimensions in Quality and Productivity Initiatives"

September 18-20, 2008 @ Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City

Today, competition in perhaps all aspects of business is at its most demanding state. Costs are rocketing. Customer specifications are exacting. Delivery leadtimes are getting shorter. A string of other concerns literally hound organizations to be able to stay in the race.

Existing Q&P initiatives are potent management tools to address these challenges. But, not quite enough! Continual improvements and strengthened strategies are key to competitiveness. Shared experiences of experts and circle practitioners are going to highlight this statement.

HIGHLIGHTS:
September 18 (Morning):

Learning Sessions

•Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing Practices in QC
•Productive People’s Productivity Program
Circle / Team Interview (for Competitors)

September 18 (Afternoon) through September 19 (Whole Day):

Convention Presentations

•Plenary Talk
•QC Competitions
•Showcase Presentations on
- Easy Kaizen
- Six Sigma
- Jingle

•Awarding

September 20:

Teambuilding Activity: Water rafting

Ex!lE

September 17th, 2008, 12:45 PM

^ good! CDO badly need this kind of project. Hmm.. Im beginning to like Rufus. :lol:

bin0t

September 17th, 2008, 01:13 PM

tsada na dy ayo ang CDO.. hehe.. :cheers:

dark_knight_detectve

September 17th, 2008, 01:14 PM

dark_knight_detectve

September 17th, 2008, 02:03 PM

dark_knight_detectve

September 17th, 2008, 02:23 PM

i couldnt find anymore news pictures of Paseo del Rio. i hope this will do for now.

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TONZI

September 17th, 2008, 09:13 PM

deevex75

September 17th, 2008, 10:29 PM

I actually plan to settle in CDO as well because I am already seeing the signs of a peaceful & livable metropolis(Modern Amenities exist harmoniously with Nature). When the time comes I hope all these promising dev'ts will materialize. As for now time can only tell if the potential of CDO will be realized. It really has all the ingredients to make it an International City of Prosperity - its only up to the people & off course unforseen circumstances. Anyway theres still many years ahead of me so I can wait for this to happen.

Hmmm looks like we're sharing same interest here...Addict na yata ako sa forum na to, hehehe part na ng daily routine ko ang mag-logon dito sa SSC to keep informed with the latest developments in my beloved hometown. Ang dami talagang proposed projects dyan. Unfortunately di ako makakauwi this December pero with SSC, para narin akong nandyan. Mas marami pa nga ko alam kesa iba ko kamag-anak about these developments, :lol:

deevex75

September 17th, 2008, 10:35 PM

by the way, musta na nga pala yung proposed na seawall sa river dun sa Brgy. Puntod? Actually naumpisahan yun way back nung HighSchool days ko pa, pero i've never heard na natapos ito. Kinain na yata ng Ilog ang malaking part ng lupa dun...

RFM

September 18th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Hi guys, Wow! ang daming developments sa CDO. :banana::banana::banana:

Here is another update from Gold Star Daily, Sept. 17, 2008 issue:
MPSC BID TO BECOME A UNIVERSITY GETS HOUSE GO-AHEAD
:banana:
Congressmen okay Bill To Turn MPSC Into University. The Lower House has approved the conversion of the state-run Mindanao Polytechnic State College in Cagayan de Oro City into the MINDANAO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Cagayan de Oro Congressman Rodgriguez (2nd District), principal author of House Bill No.242 which sought the conversion of MPSC into a university, said the Senate has also approved the bill on second reading on Monday after Congress forwarded it last week for approval.

The Lower House approved it on third and final reading on Wednesday last week.

According to Rodgriguez, the conversion of MPSC into a state university would put Cagayan de Oro City in the map as the center of education in Mindanao.
He said that aside from hihger budget from the national government, the conversion would also mean more grants from abroad which would afford poor and deserving students quality education in a state university.

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, chair of the Senate Committee on Education, and other senators are coming to Cagayan de Oro City on September 22 to hold a public hearing for the third and final approval of the conversion.

"Obviously, in October, MPSC will definitely becoma a State University," Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez has more than 150 science and technology scholars under |City's Public College who are all enrolled and studying at MPSC. Rodrguez's congressional office created the City's Public College this year in cooperation with MPSC, TESDA and STI College.

Another some 150 scholars are now also enrolled in TESDA, taking up vocational courses and STI College, taking up Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

With the conversion of MPSC into a university, current courses offered at MPSC will definitely be upgraded while unavailable courses such as Nursing will likely be offerred at the state-run university next enrollment year, Rodriguez said. CRIS DIAZ, BUSINESS EDITOR.

Farirah

September 18th, 2008, 05:16 AM

Alingatong

September 18th, 2008, 05:28 AM

^^Kung saka-sakali, ilang universities na meron ang CdeO? :)

Farirah

September 18th, 2008, 05:39 AM

Farirah

September 18th, 2008, 05:42 AM

^^Kung saka-sakali, ilang universities na meron ang CdeO? :)

Xavier (Ateneo de Cagayan)
Liceo
Capitol
Philippine Women
AMA

Coming Soon: Mindanao Polytechnic

Next Year: PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College?

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 05:54 AM

Xavier (Ateneo de Cagayan)
Liceo
Capitol
Philippine Women
AMA

Coming Soon: Mindanao Polytechnic

Next Year: PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College?

Normin is surely becoming the center for education in Mindanao. Take for example those schools in CdeO and Iligan's MSU-IIT. Xavier and MSU-IIT pa lang wala nang makapantay sa Mindanao. Totoo naman kasi sa field ng science and technology both cities have universities that cater to the educational needs of Mindanaoans. In fields of arts and culture, magaling din ang ating mga universities coz MSU-IIT's IPAG gained praises of the world's cities when they perform in Europe and North America. That alone is an accomplishment for us in Mindanao. Both Xavier and MSU-IIT have talented theatrical artists and directors as well as the top caliber educational mentors in Minadanao. Dapat siguro ang plan din is to really intensify the standards of education here in Normin para students not only in the island of Mindanao will come to study here but also nearby places in the Visayas areas. At ngayon meron na namang university na mag-eemerge. Congrats MPSC! :banana:

CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 06:26 AM

congrats MPSC, i mean MUST! (mutual understanding/sextrip) :lol:
ang sama :rofl:

Farirah

September 18th, 2008, 06:30 AM

Normin is surely becoming the center for education in Mindanao. Take for example those schools in CdeO and Iligan's MSU-IIT. Xavier and MSU-IIT pa lang wala nang makapantay sa Mindanao. Totoo naman kasi sa field ng science and technology both cities have universities that cater to the educational needs of Mindanaoans. In fields of arts and culture, magaling din ang ating mga universities coz MSU-IIT's IPAG gained praises of the world's cities when they perform in Europe and North America. That alone is an accomplishment for us in Mindanao. Both Xavier and MSU-IIT have talented theatrical artists and directors as well as the top caliber educational mentors in Minadanao. Dapat siguro ang plan din is to really intensify the standards of education here in Normin para students not only in the island of Mindanao will come to study here but also nearby places in the Visayas areas. At ngayon meron na namang university na mag-eemerge. Congrats MPSC! :banana:

Hehehe...I'll just keep my answer to myself.

But you have made me remembered now my old English Jesuit Professor way back 1997. He said that in Jesuit academe in this southern island "Xavier and the others." Well, according to him. :lol:

Regarding one of my alma mater schools, all I know that Xavier University has produced many notable politicians, radical (not extreme ha) activists, NGO members, and lawyers (lawyers that are credible (I really love this word ha :lol:)) in our country and even in the third world countries (like countries in Southest Asia, Latin America, and Africa) and even the emerging superpower in the future, India (by Xavier's SEARSOLIN). :)

Most of all is that many African Agriculturists are somehow rebuilding Africa now thru their learned advanced agricultural technology: that is from XAVIER.) :cheers:

Fly2Bacolod

September 18th, 2008, 08:08 AM

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/another%202/1541209960_8e3b13217b.jpg
by gearX

Alingatong

September 18th, 2008, 09:08 AM

^^I really like that building. not that tall pero ang ganda nya hindi mukhang "posporo". :lol:

donnex

September 18th, 2008, 09:26 AM

Repertory Philippines performs at Rodelsa Hall
September 16, 2008

Catch Repertory Philippines's "Tuesdays with Morrie" at Rodelsa Hall this weekend, with 8 p.m. gala performances on Sept. 19, 20, and 21 and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sept. 20.
FOR THE FIRST time in its 40-year history, the world-class Filipino professional theatre company that gave the world Lea Salonga and Monique Wilson ventures into Mindanao.

Repertory Philippines will perform "Tuesdays with Morrie" at Rafaelita P. Pelaez's Rodelsa Hall, the elegant, state-of-the-art cultural center in Cagayan de Oro City this weekend.

"We believe that this powerful play can tell us a lot about life and the values we hold dear and the indomitable truths that matter through the ages," says Mozart Pastrano, artistic director of Rodelsa Hall. "Tuesdays With Morrie" is the highly acclaimed drama based on the bestselling book of Mitch Albom, a cynical sportswriter who narrates, in a first-person account, an unusual friendship he struck with Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor who was battling the rare, debilitating Lou Gehrig's Disease. The two manage to discuss crucial life lessons even as the clock ticked on.

The uplifting and touchingly funny two-man play was written by Albom himself, in partnership with veteran playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. The Repertory Philippines production is directed by theater legend Baby Barredo and stars two of the best actors on the Philippine stage---and is widely considered one of the most successful plays of Repertory Philippines since its inception in 1967.

Bart Guingona, reprising his role from earlier this year, plays Mitch, the harried sportswriter whose preoccupation with work has caused him to lose sight of the things that really matter. Guingona, a highly respected veteran of nearly a hundred theatrical productions, is well known for the passion and intensity he brings to the stage, both as an actor and as a director.

Aliw Award-winning actor and director Miguel Faustmann plays Morrie, stepping into a role marvelously played earlier this year by Jose Mari Avellana. Last May, Avellana collapsed onstage just as he was about to take his curtain call. Members of the audience thought the incident was part of the play but it turned out that Avellana had suffered from internal bleeding when the over-the-counter pain killer that he took reacted with his stomach ulcer.

Faustmann, whose heartfelt vulnerability and sensitivity have made him a theater favorite for nearly three decades, is also a perfect fit for the role of Morrie: warm, wise, witty in the midst of physical deterioration. Catch Repertory Philippines's "Tuesdays with Morrie" at Rodelsa Hall this weekend, with 8 p.m. gala performances on Sept. 19, 20, and 21 and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sept. 20.
Call Liceo U.'s Office of Cultural and Public Affairs at 88/8584093 to 95 local 249 for more information or for ticket reservations.

donnex

September 18th, 2008, 09:43 AM

(Excluding local and regional events), hope we can secure a copy next year regarding national and even international events being held in this City of Golden Opportunities.

...marami na kasing events within this year that were already held.

Again, what's the implication? :cheers:

...theres only one reason@Farirah....CDO has attracted nationals and even international event organizer to conduct their conventions, seminars etc.in the city...primarily because of the city's peaceful environ.....and no doubt by the time namatapos any of the proposed convention hotels (LKK, PDR,ect), it will surely host more and more conventions.....

burotski

September 18th, 2008, 10:03 AM

i couldnt find anymore news pictures of Paseo del Rio. i hope this will do for now.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p6TqhBe7UlU/SMzgyDZUePI/AAAAAAAAFlY/p6hlYDAdxSQ/s1600/A%2BCity%2BWithin%2BA%2BCity.jpg

Hey, my phone can't seem to load this pic... Must be my server... :-(

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 10:13 AM

^^I really like that building. not that tall pero ang ganda nya hindi mukhang "posporo". :lol:

:lol: oo nga, maganda ang me design kahit di masyadong mataas. Ano nga naman ang meron sa mataas pero dull naman ang design di ba? Buti nalang sana kung ang high rise ay tulad ng CCTV building sa Beijing or yung sa Twin Towers ng Kuala Lumpur na meron talagang porma at desenyo. Pero sa Vismin area ang Cebu pa lang ang merong highrises na maganda rin. Susunod din ang Mindanao niyan in the future with CdeO's development. Pero sa CdeO kaya pang mag sprawl kesa mag high rise. Pero di talaga madeny that high rises are coming to CdeO nowadays.

qwert_guy

September 18th, 2008, 10:28 AM

7 storey's ang count ko sa building... am i right?

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Me too, at most, seven storeys gyud.

OT lang.

Oi, qwert, nindut lagi na imo sig... bagay kaayo na sa CdeO. Being made fun at now pero the difference lang is maging more famous in the future. Kung sa kahoy pa, humok pa ang CdeO og pwede pa tul-iron para mo nindot pa ang itsura, pero katong mga gahi na, lisod na kaayo na patul-iron kay tigulang na. In short, more developments are going to make CdeO a magnet for commerce, industry, education and tourism.

Kasagaran man pud sa ubang places na nailhan na, masumhan naman gud ang uban ana. Pareha ra sa bora nga gikasumhan na, mao nang ang Palawan napud ang prime destination for white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. So, tanawa ron, ang mga hollywood stars didto paingon sa Palawan di ba? Mao pud na ang mahitabo in the future sa uban place nga nailhan na. Kumbaga, typical na lang ba para sa uban og wala na'y amor.

WawaY[625]

September 18th, 2008, 10:40 AM

:lol: oo nga, maganda ang me design kahit di masyadong mataas. Ano nga naman ang meron sa mataas pero dull naman ang design di ba? Buti nalang sana kung ang high rise ay tulad ng CCTV building sa Beijing or yung sa Twin Towers ng Kuala Lumpur na meron talagang porma at desenyo. Pero sa Vismin area ang Cebu pa lang ang merong highrises na maganda rin. Susunod din ang Mindanao niyan in the future with CdeO's development. Pero sa CdeO kaya pang mag sprawl kesa mag high rise. Pero di talaga madeny that high rises are coming to CdeO nowadays.

oo nga, kaya sana mabago pa ang current design ng LKK Novotel kasi di talaga maganda..sayang tallest pa naman :yes:

qwert_guy

September 18th, 2008, 10:41 AM

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/another%202/1541209960_8e3b13217b.jpg
by gearX

mas maganda kung ganito ang design at kulay ng LKK novotel....:)

:okay:

Alingatong

September 18th, 2008, 10:48 AM

IMO, event organizers want "something new" and it so happened that the City of Gold has a lot of "something new" to offer.

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 10:50 AM

;25467526']oo nga, kaya sana mabago pa ang current design ng LKK Novotel kasi di talaga maganda..sayang tallest pa naman :yes:

hala, naa n pud ning wanted sa Singapore o. Asa kaha ni siya nabikil. :lol: Kalooy pud nimo oi, novotel na pud ang gihimoan og istorya. Hahay, taas man kaha mo? Nganong ninaog man ka oi. Kala ko be me class ka. :lol:

WawaY[625]

September 18th, 2008, 10:51 AM

hala, naa n pud ning wanted sa Singapore o. Asa kaha ni siya nabikil. :lol: Kalooy pud nimo oi, novotel na pud ang gihimoan og istorya. Hahay, taas man kaha mo? Nganong ninaog man ka oi. Kala ko be me class ka. :lol:

unsa may bikil ato? i was even agreeing with you nga its not about the height but mas important ang design

like in Davao, mas gusto ko ang Landco compared sa Marco Polo kahit mas mataas ang Marco Polo

naunsa man tawon ka dong?

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 10:54 AM

;25467868']unsa may bikil ato? i was even agreeing with you nga its not about the height but mas important ang design

like in Davao, mas gusto ko ang Landco compared sa Marco Polo kahit mas mataas ang Marco Polo

naunsa man tawon ka dong?

hahay, mura baya kag wa nitan-aw sa samin. Bisan pa piyongan dong imong abilidad molabaw gyud, saonz? Kung si Boskie pa pasultihun: "dagway mo pa lang wa nay kamatuoran" Kung moingon kag mao pud ko, pareha ra ta bai kay niawat ra ko nimo.

WawaY[625]

September 18th, 2008, 10:56 AM

hahay, mura baya kag wa nitan-aw sa samin. Bisan pa piyongan dong imong abilidad molabaw gyud, saonz? Kung si Boskie pa pasultihun: "dagway mo pa lang wa nay kamatuoran" Kung moingon kag mao pud ko, pareha ra ta bai kay niawat ra ko nimo.

naunsa ka sio? :lol: kataw-anan man ka oi :rofl:

GearX

September 18th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Xavier U gains zonal spot (http://www.mb.com.ph/SPRT20080918135555.html)

Xavier University swept the Cagayan de Oro Schools Athletic Association (COSAA) championship recently to advance into the zonal phase of the ongoing SMART-PLDT Philippine Collegiate games.

The Xavier Crusaders topped the field that included runner-up Capitol University Stallions, Cagayan de Oro College Scorpions, STI Olympians, Lourdes College Bluesash and Southern de Oro Phils. College Sharks.

Next stop for the Xavier University Crusaders is the Zone 4 championship where they will compete with the Region 8 and 9 champions teams, the third placer of the ongoing University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and Cebu Schools Athletic Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) and a wild card entry.

Meanwhile in Region 5 (Dumaguete/Bohol), four teams will battle for the regional championship. These are Bohol champion BIT International College Cruisers, Bohol runner-up Holy Name University Falcons, Dumaguete champion Foundation University Greyhounds and Dumaguete runner-up Asian College of Science & Tech. Lightnings.

The Region 5 champion team will advance to the Zone 3 championship to meet champion teams from Region 4 and 5, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) third placer, the CESAFI runner-up and a wild card entry.

Champions League chairman Rey Gamboa announced that the regional games will be held during the period Sept. 27 to Oct. 12 while the zonals will be from Nov. 6 to Nov. 15.

The top two in the zonal championships will join the elite group in the FilOil Flying V "Sweet 16" Final Challenge competitions in Manila.
For more details about the biggest collegiate basketball event for the year sponsored by SMART and PLDT, visit the official website, www.CollegiateChampionsLeague.net

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 11:03 AM

hala oi, gu, apir! pareha jud ta ay mga limpyo og kamot...:lol:

OT ra kaayo.. Back to topic please...

Nganong maabot man ka anang novotel oi nga wa may novotel sa topic. Daghan lagi nag sour graping anang novotel ay. Wa pa gani masugdi daghan na ma-ukay ani, unsa na lang kahag masugdan na og nahuman.

WawaY[625]

September 18th, 2008, 11:09 AM

hala oi, gu, apir! pareha jud ta ay mga limpyo og kamot...:lol:

nyahahaha

na poison nag hatred imong utok mao tanan para sa imoha bikil maski valid arguments..makatawa na lang ko (dunno if makatawa ko dapat or maluoy)

hala sige na, undangan na lang, nahugawan hinoon ang thread sa pagka praning nimo ug bikil :ohno:

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 11:15 AM

;25468330']nyahahaha

na poison nag hatred imong utok mao tanan para sa imoha bikil maski valid arguments..makatawa na lang ko (dunno if makatawa ko dapat or maluoy)

hala sige na, undangan na lang, nahugawan hinoon ang thread sa pagka praning nimo ug bikil :ohno:

oi, naunsa man ka bai. Tanan baya bikil gikan nimo. Katong wa pa ka moabot diri peaceful bya ang thread. Nikalit lang kag connect sa Novotel nga wa may novotel sa topic. Mas poisonous bya kag otok nako, natakdan naman gani imo mga kauban sa imong venom. Hatred? kataw-anan man ka woi. kana nga word synonymous bya na nimo. Hahay, reading between the lines bai, klaro ra kaayo ka oi. Magsamok samok ra imo tuyo diri sa CdeO thread.

Manghunaw pa gyud.

Palihug lang, sarcasm is widely known kaayo sa inyong mga post like the one you posted.

By the way, asa naman tong topic?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/another%202/1541209960_8e3b13217b.jpg
by gearX

Unsa gani ngalan ani nga medical center? I saw this place under renovation on the way to Bukidnon almost two years ago. Dako dako ra ba pud ni nga med center.

GearX

September 18th, 2008, 11:42 AM

ona

September 18th, 2008, 12:15 PM

mas maganda kung ganito ang design at kulay ng LKK novotel....:)

:okay:

Tingin ko mas maganda and end result ng CDO Novotel kasi initial design at color scheme lang pinakita. At kung saka sakaling red-yellow ang color scheme nya okay parin basta may aluminum cladding sya para glossy at malinis yung finish.

ona

September 18th, 2008, 12:21 PM

IMO, event organizers want "something new" and it so happened that the City of Gold has a lot of "something new" to offer.

I'm pretty positive that CDO will draw more and bigger events as the years go by.

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 12:33 PM

Tingin ko mas maganda and end result ng CDO Novotel kasi initial design at color scheme lang pinakita. At kung saka sakaling red-yellow ang color scheme nya okay parin basta may aluminum cladding sya para glossy at malinis yung finish.

aluminum cladding na kasi ang uso ngayon at ang maintenance is easy lang. Di gaya ng magrepaint ka pa ng buong building.

ona

September 18th, 2008, 12:38 PM

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Ang ganda naman ng name nya - sounds prestigious. Hope that this improved institution will be a catalyst for more technological dev't in Greater CDO.

Good for MPSC, IIT was planned to part from MSU before to become a solo university pero maraming ayaw kasi mostly sinabi nila na tataas na daw ang tuition although State U pa rin siya. So this one is a good move for CdeO's constituents and the nearby provinces kasi they will be able to attend that university. Sooner, CdeO will be like Dumaguete na maraming university.

ona

September 18th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Ilang University ba ang nasa dumaguete?

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 12:49 PM

Ilang University ba ang nasa dumaguete?

Hindi ko na count kung ilan pero marami din ang university. Mga 8 or so siguro. University town kasi ito headed by Silliman U. I once lurked in the Dumaguete thread at I saw on their posts marami pala dun. Yun nga lang mas kilala sa atin ang Silliman.

For CdeO, kilala talaga ang Xavier University at Liceo U. I think Liceo became a university in 1997 they even went to Iligan for prospective enrollees. Marami rami ding Iliganons ang nakapag aral sa Xavier mostly for graduate studies such M.A.s and Ph. D.s . Kilala talaga si Fr. Demetrio ng XU kasi when i did my thesis study on folklore isa ang mga books niya na nabasa ko. In fact, kung folklore studies di mo talaga pwedeng alisin si Fr. Demetrio sa mga hanay ng references for that research.

ona

September 18th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Congrats to Xavier U.

ona

September 18th, 2008, 01:04 PM

I just saw in Wikipedia that Dumaguete has 7 Universities. If that's the case once this Minda University of Science & Technology operater, CDO will have around 6 Universities. Then when Phina follows, CDO will also have 7.

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 01:09 PM

ona

September 18th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Hala ka baka magkatotoo yang sinabi mo. Pero di yan malayo! :)

Oo. Sana maging parang Mapua Institute yang propsed University sa CDO para talagang dayuhin ng the best & brightest.

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Oo. Sana maging parang Mapua Institute yang propsed University sa CDO para talagang dayuhin ng the best & brightest.

Oi, Mapua. That's where my cuz graduated. Meron dn bang La Salle dyan sa CdeO?

ona

September 18th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Walang La Salle pero sana magka-branch din sila.

ona

September 18th, 2008, 01:44 PM

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 01:56 PM

repost ko lang exciting article c/o GearX...

CAGAYAN DE ORO COASTAL HIGHWAY PROJECT UP - REP. RUFUS RODRIGUEZ

2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is sourcing out funds for the construction for the reclamation of Cagayan de Oro’s 10 kilometer premier coastline from barangay Macabalan to barangay Bugo for a four lane coastal road. “It’s a four lane coastal highway that would showcase Cagayan de Oro City as a growing metropolis.” The coastal road is hoped to ease traffic congestion especially on cargo trucks plying the Butuan, Bukidnon and the Iligan-Cagayan de Oro City. Rodriguez allayed fears of massive dislocation as he assured no such thing will occur. “We do not intend to dislocate residents and if ever, they will be fairly compensated.” Rodriguez is hopeful that the 10 kilometer road will jumpstart fresh investments that would kick the local economy.

I reiterate this too. Wa pa ni mogawas nga news nakahuna huna ko nga kana nga area where the new bridge is put dapat madevelop into a coastal area for CdeO's growing city (di na lang sa metropolis kay naa'y magpabikil--dili man daw sila mabikil so kani na lang nga word).

And now? Voila! naa gyud diay plan ang government ana nga area. For me, that crossing near Makro is bustling during rush hour. So that means, in the future magiging smooth na ang junction na yan including other intersections along the national highway.

Alingatong

September 18th, 2008, 03:09 PM

Tingin ko mas maganda and end result ng CDO Novotel kasi initial design at color scheme lang pinakita. At kung saka sakaling red-yellow ang color scheme nya okay parin basta may aluminum cladding sya para glossy at malinis yung finish.

We have to wait until the whole structure is finished. I'm sure there's a big surprise. Di naman bobo ang mga architects sa panahon ngayon na gagawa na lang ng so-so na design for a "first" in this part of Mindanao. Pwera na lang kung me plano silang magpatayo ng "posporo" na color. :lol:

calyx2008

September 18th, 2008, 03:10 PM

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/another%202/1541209960_8e3b13217b.jpg
by gearX

Unsa gani ngalan ani nga medical center? I saw this place under renovation on the way to Bukidnon almost two years ago. Dako dako ra ba pud ni nga med center.

capitol university medical city na bai

calyx2008

September 18th, 2008, 03:16 PM

Walang La Salle pero sana magka-branch din sila.

murag adunay lasalle dapit sa opol pero st benildo siguro

calyx2008

September 18th, 2008, 03:38 PM

congrats pud sa uban

TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 03:38 PM

murag adunay lasalle dapit sa opol pero st benildo siguro

ahhh...sana magkaroon ng la salle diyan. Meron namang la salle dito sa Iligan pero wala pang full 4 year degrees na inoffer. Vocational pa lang ata. Pero di ko alam kung pinursue na nga yun.

OT lang to a friendly neighbor forumer: Ang level of education bya sa Normin kay taas. Pero sa kataas sa among level of education, nakahibalo pud me how treat ugly people with ugly ways pud. Our attitude in your thread does not represent our educational levels kasi karapat dapat lang pud sa inyo who treated us in an uneducated way. By the way, do you call that educated nang mga show off? Nabagohan? Oi, bisan dili mag add ang Normin og unis, sa Xavier og IIT pa lang taas pa na sa uban educational institutions sa Mindanao. Og ayaw na og pakiglalis kay centers of excellence in science and technology na sila as well as in arts and theatre. Within the top 10 ang IIT in terms of ranking nationally. Xavier in itself is a top caliber university gaining topnotchers in the recent years. Kung gusto ninyo, pildiha sa ang UP Main og UST sa researches beh para mo bow gyud mi ninyo.

Hala, hasta pud diay fields in education hilabtan. Nakig-compete gyud diay sa CdeO. Og mo mention siguro kog pahugaway og city makig-compete pud siguro. Tinuod gyud diay tong obsevation nga naa sa YM og PM accordingly to forumers outside Mindanao (di na lang ta mandala og place kay nagpalaban na pud kuno). By the way, wala man ang Normin nakig lumba. Tingala ra man ko diha sa pikas ni comment against these CdeO universities nga outlook ra man to namo ni Ona. :lol:

One more, our universities here are a not aiming for prestige, it is the quality of education. Makikita naman yun kahit sa national level. Anyway, we are not trying to impress with our excellences, it is to impart to everybody the quality of educational institutions we have here. For instance IIT was called upon by some as the school of the poor (due to its low tuition fees) but its quality of graduates are at par with that of UP Main and UST. The same goes with Xavier in terms of the quality of its graduates. To end this discussion, I would like to tell you, we are not trying to compete with your city. It's jst that some of your co-threaders there are so high and way beyond the limits of the atmosphere. I hope you have the chance to observe some of them. Of how educated they are. So peace there bro! (if youre reading)

CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 03:56 PM

old article, trail riding in CDO - the next big thing? i thought it was kayaking?
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Trail Riders of the Mindanao High Lands (http://kagay-an.com/articles.php?key=248)
By By Mike Banos

They gathered from all points of the island and some from across the sea, all 64 riders from Cebu, Davao, Malaybalay, Impasug-ong, Quezon and Cagayan de Oro dressed for the occasion with stetsons, vests, boots, western saddles, bandanas and other regalia of the American West.

Led by trail guides and hosts Bobby and Iso Montalvan of Quezon, Bukidnon, Rene Abbu of Valencia City, Bukidnon and Impasug-ong Mayor Mario Okinlay, the nine hour ride started from Intabas, thence to the Ramcar ranch in Dalirig before winding up in Malaybalay for the night where the group was hosted by the Montalvans.

For two days the horsemen picked their way over sodden earth, forded creeks and rivers, following a trail blazed some years ago by the Montalvan couple with a small band of intrepid riders.

Benjie Paras, president and general manager of G & P Builders based in Cagayan de Oro, has been riding for only a year but has been bitten by the horse riding bug in a bad way, and now maintains a stable of seven houses in his mobile ranch house in Dahilayan, including an ex-polo thoroughbred.

"I was invited by Bobby Cabrera to join the group, and I've found it to be relaxing and a good way to de-stress by enjoying the real beauty of nature first hand," said Mr. Paras.

Once a month he goes on a long trail ride with his fellow horsemen, but at least once a week takes time to take shorter rides (3-4 hrs) within his Dahilayan ranch to exercise and build up his endurance.

Jun Villar, president of the Kagayan de Oro Horsemen, probably has the biggest stable among the group's 25 members with 12 thoroughbreds and quarter horses.

"We decided to organize ourselves following the horse riding skills competition held last July, 2005 at the Limketkai Center grounds," Mr. Villar said. "We take trail rides in Bukidnon because it's safe and many of the trails have already been blazed as cattle trails by the ranchers of Bukidnon."

Iko Roa, who is probably the most experienced among the Kagayan de Oro Horsemen, has been riding for ten years and was professionally trained as a horse trainer and riding instructor in the Equestrienne Promotion International School in Mabolo, Cebu owned by Ramon "Tito" Garcia.

"I taught for seven years in Cebu, Manila and Alabang during the 1980s where our school also opened branches," he recalls. The school in Mabolo had some 40 horses and up to 10 students training together at any one time, among them now Rep. Raul del Mar of Cebu.

Besides training would be riders in the proper riding techniques, as well as the care and grooming of their horses, Mr. Roa also trains horses and riders train for competition in the Southern Philippines horse riding skills competition "circuita" which covers Cebu (March), Malaybalay (June), Davao (July), Cagayan de Oro (August) and Impasug-ong (September).

The competitions are mostly timed during the town fiestas or festivals where they have been a consistent drawer of appreciative crowds, and usually features riding skills competitions involving men and their horses such as barrel racing, obstacle course and oval track racing divided into three divisions: novice, expert and executive (for those aged 40 years and above).

In particularly large competitions, the riders are further classified into youth, ladies and auxiliary divisions, with the latter consisting mostly of ranch hands who ride for a living.

Although he is a professional horse trainer and riding instructor, Mr. Roa says he rides for the full-body workout it provides as much as gaining new knowledge and skills to further hone his craft.

In their latest trail ride last Saturday, April 14, some 15 Kagayan de Oro Horsemen trekked nine hours from Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich to Libona, Bukidnon and thence to Cagayan de Oro.

"We hope to make trail riding the next big thing after white water rafting in Cagayan de Oro," said Mr. Paras.

Visitors or residents wanting to try the sport can try going horseback riding at the 2,000 hectare Mapawa Nature Park reforestation area in Bgy. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. It's very affordable at only P75/head for a 15 minute trail ride to P175/head for one hour, free riding instructions included. There's also a three hr. trail ride to the park's 55 foot waterfalls or two hr. cowboy trail ride through the cattle pasture.

But for Mr. Paras, Mr. Villar, Mr. Roa and the rest of the Kagayan de Oro Horsemen, still nothing compares to the thrill and enjoyment of a real trail ride in the highlands of Mindanao.

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Alingatong

September 18th, 2008, 04:03 PM

burotski

September 18th, 2008, 04:17 PM

7 storey's ang count ko sa building... am i right?

Actually, 8 storeys siya, Bai... Safe to say, the best looking medical facility in this part of the country... I'm proud to say I'm one of her employees... :-)

CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 04:34 PM

another article, CDO eventually will compete with Baguio and Tagaytay.
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Trail Riding : Cagayan de Oro's next Extreme Sports Adventure (http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/57854)
Mike Banos

One of the country's better horse trainers believes trail riding in the highlands of Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon has great potential as the region's next adventure sport.

"You already have the trails and the horses you need to make trail riding a tourism attraction," said Monica "Monette" Rosario-Agbulos following a recent trail ride in Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. "All you need is to package it into something unique that tour operators can offer their clients."

Rosario-Agbulos trains horses and riders in dressage and show jumping in Marikina but is also a travel and tours operator. Last March 28-29, she went on her third trail ride in the Mindanao highlands with the Cagayan de Oro Horsemen, a group of horse riding enthusiasts who organize periodic trail rides for its members and guests.

With Monette were hubby Richie and children Bianca, Jed and Rico. Joining them were her brother Ral, wife Betty and children Kyle, Raphael and Gavin. The siblings make it a point to have a joint family vacation at a unique destination anywhere in the country at least once a year.

Including the ten visitors from Manila, a total of 41 riders joined the trail ride which took them from Dahilayan, up to the 'cabin' and through a unique hilltop forest trail in the foothills of Mt Kitanglad which they traversed for an hour and a half single file, with barely room for a single rider and his horse to pass through.

"I thought the kids would complain because we didn't get any sleep at all before we hit the trail since we had to take the early morning flight but no one did and apparently they enjoyed the experience," Monette said at a dinner hosted by former Cagayan de Oro Horsemen President JunVillar and his wife Madet at their residence in Cugman.

Monette had her first trail ride in the Mindanao highlands when she was invited late last year by Jun Miñoza of Cebu. She took not one but two trail rides (Cagayan de Oro and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon), went white water rafting in the Cagayan River, among other things.

"This latest trail ride is more adventurous, technical harder but the scenery is much better," she noted.

Monette started horseback riding at eight during summer vacations to Baguio with the 'pony boys' of Wright Park. But she only started formal riding lessons when she was 15 at the defunct D'Rossa riding school. These days, she notes the only riding schools left in Metro Manila are the Polo Club and Pook Ligaya Riding Stables along Commonwealth Ave.

If local horsemen ever decide to package their tours for tourism purposes, Monette notes the only competition to the Mindanao Highlands trail rides would be those in Tagaytay and Baguio (Wright Park, Marlboro and Japanese trail) which all feature informal western riding.

But before local riders undertake these, she has a couple of comments and suggestions:

"Your guides have to be trained not only to guide but to tell the stories about the trail to their visitors, especially those who come from afar," she noted. She observed that guides on the Cagayan de Oro trail ride can easily converse in Pilipino and English, unlike their more taciturn counterparts from Bukidnon.

On top of that, she suggests local trail ride tour operators should offer a good package and advertise to get trail riding in the Mindanao Highlands into the mainstream.

"Invite the Koreans," she specified, upon learning of the growing presence of Korean nationals in the region. She noted how vans loaded with Korean tourists would arrive in Wright Park arrive every 30 minutes during the peak season. Korean schools in Baguio have even integrated horseback riding into their curriculum, she added.

"Make it cheap so everybody rides," she advised.

Personally, Monette dreams one day of conducting hippotherapy for special children, which she says only needs a small 20 x 40 meter bullring.

Hippotherapy is a therapy treatment strategy that uses the horse's movement as a means to a treatment goal for clients who have movement dysfunction. It can improve balance, posture, mobility and function and also affect psychological, cognitive, behavioral and communication functions for clients of all ages.

It can be used to treat a wide variety of disorders like autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, stroke, attention deficit disorders, learning or language disabilities and visual or hearing impairments.

Recently, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula pledged to the Cagayan de Oro Horsemen that the city veterinarian's office would allocate 3.5 hectares of its planned mini-stock farm in Barangay Indahag as stables for the horsemen.

"It's still a dream to make it the next adventure sport," said Bobby Cabrera, recently elected president of the Horsemen. Not to mention a possible site for Monette's bull ring offering hippotherapy for special children, one might add.

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TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 05:10 PM

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IMO, once finished, CUMC could be the most good looking medical structure in the island. No doubt about it. And in few years time, CdeO will be called the University Town of Mindanao. Cagayan De Oro - University Town, where learning and living are inseparable.:cheers:

Yes, that was what we we're talking about an hour ago. A university town like Dumaguete.

deevex75

September 18th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Actually, 8 storeys siya, Bai... Safe to say, the best looking medical facility in this part of the country... I'm proud to say I'm one of her employees... :-)

It's funny how one frets vis-a-vis this statement:lol: This is a fact that some could not accept. There's no need to elaborate, ang sinabi lang dito the best looking medical facility in this part of the country, then someone reacted & ended up defending their own---:ohno:

Gulf Coast

September 18th, 2008, 06:39 PM

murag adunay lasalle dapit sa opol pero st benildo siguro

Hi! So if its a St. Benilde, then it just so happen that they carrying the same name. The De la Salle System only has one St. Benilde and its the one in Taft Ave. just right in front of the DLSU-Manila Campus.

The DLS System btw handles plenty of schools outside Manila. they call it a LASALLE-Supervised school but not LASALLE per se.. :)

CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 07:14 PM

thanks to crisanto (Flickr)

FS Catanico
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Pueblo de Oro
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Macajar Bay
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Gaston Park
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TONZI

September 18th, 2008, 07:37 PM

^^ nice pics, CG. ngayon pa lang ako nakakita ng bird's eye view ng Pueblo. Ang ganda pala pag nasa taas parang animated. Maganda ang pagkakuha.

CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 07:49 PM

^^world class 360 hectares

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ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 07:51 PM

tsada kaayo no..

Peublo de Oro

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ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Gaston Park

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ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Macajalar Bay

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ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 07:58 PM

Peublo de Oro

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CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 08:02 PM

thanks Ph_Matrix ^^. i forgot how to embed on Flickr, go to properties pala and makita yung location URL. :lol:

ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 08:14 PM

At least now you know ;) :lol:

ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 08:16 PM

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CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Catanico Falls

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ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 08:24 PM

^^ there you go pre ! , padayon ! :)

ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 09:29 PM

divisoria and Ateneo de CDO(Xavier)

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deevex75

September 18th, 2008, 09:34 PM

http://forum-urban-futures.net/files/CDO_City%20in%20Bloom%20in%20Blossom%20in%20Boom.pdf

ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Xavier Estates, CDO

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CGYanon

September 18th, 2008, 09:46 PM

^^nice one deevex. very good source of infos. :cheers:

ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 09:52 PM

michael_ray

September 18th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Wow, MPSC will be a university na! Eversince, ang taas talaga ng respeto ko sa school na yan. It shows in their board exam results and the performance of their graduates in their chosen fields. That's why I'm happy that my niece is studying their right now, currently in second year high school. And since we're talking about education, St. Lukes Hospital is currently hiring graduates from Xavier University College of Nursing. The screening started yesterday (September 18) with series of examinations and interviews. Luckily, all of my friends passed and they will be having their second round of examination this time computerized na kasi sa first exam, test paper lang. St. Lukes is aiming to pick 200 nurses from Xavier University College of Nursing mostly from batch 2006 and 2007. I think St. Lukes have chosen XU due to its performance. Karen Palad, daughter of Dr. Ramona Heidi Palad (XUCN graduate, batch 2006) ranked number one among all applicants when she applied in Manila. There are currently six nurses (according to my friends from batch 2006) who are now working in St. Lukes and others are in Makati Medical Center.

ph_matrix

September 18th, 2008, 10:45 PM

^^ nice updates.... O.T. boju2, full na inbox mo dong.. nag bagot2x na si gearx di ka pm.. :)

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 03:21 AM

Ciné Europa comes to CdeO (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&fi=p080918.htm&no=92)
by Thelma Gecolea

Cagayan de Oro City (18 September) -- Now on its 11th year, Ciné Europa's tradition of bringing excellent European films to the Philippines continues as it tours select cities in the country.

Ciné Europa 11 opened in Manila on September 11 and will last until September 21 at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City. From Manila, Ciné Europa hits Ayala Center Cebu from September 26 to 28 and goes for the first time to Cagayan de Oro from October 3 to 5.
:applause::applause::applause:

A press briefing will be held on 2 October, 12 noon at the Rodelsa Hall Boardroom in Liceo de Cagayan University. The university will host the Cagayan de Oro leg of the cinema tour.

Cine Europa 11 will be opened by French Ambasador Gerard Chesnel who represents the Presidency of the European Union; Ambassador Alistair MacDonald, Head of Delegation of the European Commission; Atty. Andy Bautista, Chairman and CEO of Shangri-La Plaza Corporation and Ms. Lala Fojas, Executive Vice-President and General Manager of ShangriLa Plaza Corporation.

As the opening feature film, first up is France's entry "Love Songs" by Christophe Honoré.

In the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, coinciding with the French Presidency of the European Council, Ciné Europa 11 goes beyond featuring quality European movies to the Filipino audience, to further enhance dialogues between our diverse cultures through the silver screen.

While the entries, either box office hits or festival awardees, portray the cultural values of contemporary European societies, discussions with Filipino filmmakers and critics, shall highlight similarities, or differences with Philippine films and society, in general.

Certainly, this year's edition of Ciné Europa is going to be another opportunity for Filipino film enthusiasts to rediscover the diversity, gaiety and drama of Europe's various facets of life.

The film festival also opens its doors to European countries which are not members of the EU. The Embassy of Switzerland is joining Cine Europa for the first time.

Films about love, romance, hope, despair, laughter, struggles, survival and competition from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom will certainly endear Europe more to Cine Europa followers in Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.

Ciné Europa, which started in 1998, remains to be a distinctive acknowledgement of the partnership of the European Community with the Philippines by way of sharing with the Filipino public the diversity and uniqueness of European film culture.

Admission to the screenings is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

The film details including the schedule of the screenings can be found at http://www.delphl.ec.europa.eu. (Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines)

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 03:36 AM

Peublo de Oro

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just magnificent....^^

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 03:41 AM

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GearX

September 19th, 2008, 04:42 AM

River Trekking to Guadalupe Chapel
Balubal-Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City

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GearX

September 19th, 2008, 04:49 AM

Partying at Fu

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GearX

September 19th, 2008, 04:57 AM

Rodelsa Hall

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GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:01 AM

Alvarez group to reassume control over BMW Phils (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=49&type=2&sec=27&aid=2008091871)
By Marianne V. Go
Friday, September 19, 2008

The BMW Group of Germany has decided to return control of its automobile business in the Philippines to its minority partner Asian Carmakers Corp. (ACC). The turnover will take effect Jan. 1, 2009.

In line with this BMW Philippines, owned 70 percent by the BMW Group and 30 percent by ACC, will be dissolved by December.

In an exclusive interview with The STAR, ACC chairman Jose Ch. “Pepito” Alvarez said the BMW automobile business in the country will remain intact, but would now revert back to the control of ACC which had previously controlled the franchise.

“It’s the same. Before, they wanted to take control so I let them. Now, because of their restructuring, they’ve decided to return control back to us,” Alvarez explained.

Alvarez said ACC is expanding its BMW business with a P250-million investment for an automotive technical institute that would train automotive service technicians for the Middle East, China, North Asia, Korea and Japan.

“It will be even better,” Alvarez stressed.

He said the BMW Group will continue to provide technical support while marketing and sales will be taken over by ACC.

“All the German technicians will remain while we will also train more service technicians,” Alvarez said.

The institute, Alvarez said, hopes to train and graduate 25 to 50 technicians every three months and send them mostly to the Middle East and China.

According to Alvarez, BMW continues to be the No. 1 in sales in the luxury car segment.

So far, this year, Alvarez said, BMW has sold 865 units with the total for the year expected to reach almost 900 units. However, the prospects for next year are not as good, with sales going down to between 600 and 800 units, he said.

This is due to the forthcoming election and to the effectivity of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) which would give Japanese cars a strong price advantage over their European counterparts.

In a press statement, BMW Asia managing director Roland Krueger, who oversees the BMW business in the Philippines, said that BMW Philippines would be “restructured.”

By Jan. 1 next year, ACC will take over the importation of BMW automobiles and “further development of the BMW automobile business in the Philippines.”

According to Krueger, “the restructuring is a logical step in view of the objective to increase business efficiency worldwide.”

“Our top priority is to ensure the best sales and service standards to our customers in the Philippines and this priority will remain unchanged,” he said.

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:08 AM

CHARISSE MARI SUELLO FONACIER

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Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
University of the Philippines in the Visayas – Cebu College
Cebu City (2002-2006)

Corpus Christi High School
Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City
1998-2002

Corpus Christi GradeSchool
Macasandig,Cagayan de Oro City
1992-1998

EXPOSURES
"Our Town"
-play production by Edgework Theatre Company
-Stage Manager
-August 2003
Faigao Writer's Workshop
-writers' workshop conducted in University of San Carlos Talamban Retreat House
-Fellow
-October 2005
"Buhi Sa Kanunay"
-play production by Andres at CAP Art Center
-Lead Role, "Luzviminda"
-February 2004
"Bus Terminal"
-play production by Edgework Theatre Company
at the CAP Art Center
-actor, "Karen"
-November 2004
"Kunwari"
-play production by the University of the Philippines in the Visayas – Cebu College
in UP Cebu
-director / script writer / choreographer
-September 2004
"Zen Zhu Scrolls: The Quest for the Pearl"
-annual graduation play production staged by Marie Ernestine School
-Choreographer
-February-March 2006
"Wizard of Oz"
-play production by Crystal Cavalier Productions
at Cebu Coliseum and SM Cinema 1
-actor
-August 2007

"Master Solness"
-play production by Carpe Diem Productions
-actor
-Jan 30, 31, 2008, SM Cebu Cinema 1
Performance Art Shows at Tapas Lounge with
performance art group XO?
- Per4ma, May 2007
-"La Puta Libertad", June 2007
-"Say It Isn't XO?", July 2007
-"Where were you when Ninoy was No. 1?", August 21, 2007 at UP-Cebu grounds

Job Experience
ABS-CBN Cebu
writer researcher
May 2006 to August 2006
Y101
newscaster trainee
March – June 2007
ePerformax Contact Centers
Recruitment Promoter
June 2007 to present

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:10 AM

Philippine Representative to TTRP of Singapore's Practice and Performing Arts Ltd. (http://thevaginasartistsprofile.blogspot.com/)

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Denise Mordeno Aguilar

Practice and Performing Arts, Ltd. , Singapore
Theatre Training and Research Program
-July 1, 2008

Honeysweet Learning Center
Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City
Assistant Manager/Trainer
Aug 2006 - March31 2008
Consultant
Starting April 1, 2008

Provincial Tourism Assistant Project Coordinator/Production and Stage Manager
Province of Misamis Oriental
During the National Arts Month Celebration @ SM City Cagayan de Oro City
February 2007

“ANAK + INA” (A twin bill stage production of postmodern deconstructions re-imagining the mental and emotional landscapes that encountered the trials and triumphs of the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and his mother Doña Teodora Alonzo.)
PEPE (by Malou Jacob) and TEODORA (by Rene Villanueva and Nonon Padilla)
-role of 85 year old Teodora Alonzo.
-Production Manager
-August 2007 to Sept 2007
Xavier University Little Theatre, CDOC

“Kaaway sa Sulod” (A visayan play about a leftist; seeking truth on who is the real enemy in their field.)
-Understudy role of Elsa
-Vocal Sound Effects
-Dec 2006
Xavier University Student Hall

“Performing Beckett in Pagadian” (A Festival of Beckett Adaptations. Was a celebration in Mindanao of the centenary of the birth of Samuel Beckett, a theater director and playwright whose works were prime examples of the Theatre of the Absurd?)
-Represented Northern Mindanao and performed “NGANO AKO?” an adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s “NOT I”.
-November 5, 2006
Guillermo Grand Ballroom, New Hotel Guillermo Pagadian City.

"Guerrilla" (Visayan Alternative Musical written and directed by Mr. Mozart Pastrano)

-Solo and duet performance of the main character: Gelyn Dayong
-August 28,2005
Cagayan de Oro City Amphi Theatre

“THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler”
-to participate VDAY 2008 (Feb14-March31)
-March 30, 2005 (VDAY 2005 at Rodelsa Hall)
VDAY 2005 Coordinator
-February 22, 2003 (VDAY College at VIP Hotel)
VDAY 2003 Cast
-February 15, 2002(VDAY at the BEACH 2002 with Monique Wilson of THE NEW VOICE COMPANY)
VDAY 2002 Cast
Lauremar Beach Resort

“Adios Papa” (A visayan adaptation of Forsaken House)
-Played the role of “Lolita” and alternate of “Asuzena”
-December 1997 to April 1998
Tanghalang Jose Vicenta, CDOC

Basic Acting and Advance Workshop Facilitator
Pasundayag Theater Company
October 2004 to 2006 (Theatro de Oro participating High Schools, CDOC)
Saint Mary’s College, Tagum City (April 2007)
Ateneo de Zamboanga University (July 2007)
CAPES students (Oct 2007)
Agusan National Elementary School (Dec. 2007)
Rasabox Workshop to Local Artists (Dec. 2007)

Production & Stage Manager
Rodelsa Hall and LDCU Civic Center’s In-house Productions

Rudolf Pelaez Golez Plays Listz
February 2005

Two Pianos Back to Back
(Mr. Rudolf P. Golez & Mr. Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz) April 2005

Piano Duo
(Ms. Ingrid Sala Santamaria & Reynaldo Reyes
July 30, 2005

Ang Sinumpaan ni Kaking ug ni Sampura
(Liceo Folkloric Dance Troupe)
August 2005

Ang Dalagang Bukid (LITPA)
September 28 & 29, 2005

Instituto Cervantes: Sr. Jorge Orozco
Oct. 1 & 2, 2005

Asst. Administrator & Coordinator
LDCU Next Moves Modern Dance Company
Liceo de Cagayan University Rondalla
LDCU Technical Apprenticeship Program
LDCU Rodelsa Arts Club

Public Affairs Officer
Office for Cultural and Public Affairs
Liceo de Cagayan University
December 1, 2004 – January 2006

Trainings and Seminar

Creative Visioning Workshop
January 2007
Facilitated by: Mr. Richard Kiamco

Directing Workshop
October 2005
Rodelsa Hall, Cagayan de Oro City
Facilitated by: Mr. Peque Gallaga

Basic Contemporary Dance Workshop
Rodelsa Hall, CDOC
Facilitated by Mr. Noel Garovillo
September 10-14, 2005

1st Rasa Box Workshop
MSU, Marawi City
Facilitated by Mr. Felimon Blanco
Sept. 2-4, 2005

1st Philippine Non-fiction writing Workshop
January 2005
LDCU AVR, CDOC
Facilitated by: Merlie Alunan, Christina Pantoja Hidalgo, Alfred Yuson , Gemino Abad & Mozart Pastrano

Theater Arts Workshop (under scholarship)
Cultural Center of the Philippines and Pasundayag Theater Company
May 1997
Facilitators: Nonon Padilla, Irma Adlawan & Olga Natividad of Tanghalang Pilipino

Exposures and Affiliations

International Order of Job's Daughters
Bethel # 19, Cagayan de Oro City
Member since 1993 Term A

International Order of the Amaranth
PGRM Noemi Mandac Court # 45, Cagayan de Oro City
Charter Member (since Jan 2005)
Honored Lady Associate Conductress (Protem)

Pasundayag Theater Company
Production Manager and Workshop Facilitator
Member since 1997
Artistic Director: Mr. Mozart Pastrano

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:20 AM

Miss Kagay-an 2008 Fashion Shoot (http://sinned777.multiply.com/photos/album/20/Miss_Kagay-an_2008_Fashion_Shoot)

Rafting Site
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Malasag
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Rodelsa Hall
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Rodelsa Hall
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MacArthur Monument
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Kagay-an Bridge
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Hotel Koresco
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Pueblo de Oro Golf Course
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multiply photos by dennis

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:23 AM

Macahambus Cave
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Photo:Bon Aserios

Behind the Scene - Kagay-an Bridge
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cribs88

September 19th, 2008, 05:29 AM

@gearx tnx again for the updates!

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:29 AM

Earth, Wind & Fire Concert

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CGYanon

September 19th, 2008, 05:33 AM

^^nice GearX, different venues/places. galing ng CDO promotion, padayon! :banana:

cribs88

September 19th, 2008, 05:38 AM

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:40 AM

^^nice GearX, different venues/places. galing ng CDO promotion, padayon! :banana:

kulang na lang sa SSC-CDO :banana:

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 05:48 AM

Pamahaw Espesyal's Nicole Abas

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TONZI

September 19th, 2008, 05:48 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2544366388_7d1eb2fbcd_o.jpg

Ang ganda nito parang nasa countryside ng US. Ano yan? clubhouse?

Speaking of U.S. merong neighbor natin who talked about New Orleans, LA at sabi pa eh baka daw di natin alam san yun? nakakatawa, nandun cousins ko sa New Orleans pero dati sa Houma, LA nakatira. Alam mo, ang masasabi ko lang, nabag-ohan gyud. Ang dami naming relatives dun, when in fact not to include my great grandfather on the mother's side is coming from an American ancestry of Columbus, Ohio. Watch and observe na lang ta ani nila oi. Pero di ko alam kung matatawa ako o ma pity for them. Hay naku, speaking of kat-kat, do you own an estate there in the US, dili na lang ko magboast kay dili na nako binuhatan. Og kung maglawyer ka o basin mag TNT lang ka dha. Kay kasagaran ra ba sa hambog nga gikan didto not in good condition diay ang work. :lol:

Mediocre gyud kaayo, sakit gyud ni's Pinoy hangtud karon.

CGYanon

September 19th, 2008, 05:52 AM

tumpak! Xavier Estates yata yan, i remember i posted this pic before. :lol:

cribs88

September 19th, 2008, 06:08 AM

cribs88

September 19th, 2008, 06:11 AM

hehehe observation lng.

TONZI

September 19th, 2008, 06:22 AM

Lagi dili na ko matingala nganong daghan kalkag og buhok... mao nang pangutana nga: "mahangin ba sa labas?" :lol:

cribs88

September 19th, 2008, 06:33 AM

TONZI asa ka sa iligan?
naa man ko ig-agaw sa del carmen..
dool n raba fiesta sa inyo, pwede me ad2 inyo?
hehehehehehe....................

TONZI

September 19th, 2008, 06:43 AM

Tibanga bro...aw pwede oi...:)

bariQ

September 19th, 2008, 07:02 AM

guys naghuam ko sa pics ha. ako gpost sa photogenic cities thread :D

CGYanon

September 19th, 2008, 07:10 AM

my great grandfather on the mother's side is coming from an American ancestry of Columbus, Ohio.

tisoy diay ka bai.:lol: never been to Columbus, but we went to Cleveland sa 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame', Browns Stadium (football) and Indians (baseball). then dumaan lang kami sa Toledo papuntang Detroit, Michigan.

IMO, di na maganda ang New Orleans after what happened sa Katrina. pero favorite place ko pa rin kasi enjoy ang Bourbon St, Aquarium of the Americas, swamp adventure, cajun/creole food - jambalaya, (first time i ate a fried croc, yummy so try ko din sa Tampa). pero kakagulat, daming itim south kasi eh. :lol:

Farirah

September 19th, 2008, 07:27 AM

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In this vast proposed reclamation area, who will be one of the investors? Another GIANT? :colgate:

TONZI

September 19th, 2008, 07:28 AM

tisoy diay ka bai.:lol: never been to Columbus, but we went to Cleveland sa 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame', Browns Stadium (football) and Indians (baseball). then dumaan lang kami sa Toledo papuntang Detroit, Michigan.

IMO, di na maganda ang New Orleans after what happened sa Katrina. pero favorite place ko pa rin kasi enjoy ang Bourbon St, Aquarium of the Americas, swamp adventure, cajun/creole food - jambalaya, (first time i ate a fried croc, yummy so try ko din sa Tampa). pero kakagulat, daming itim south kasi eh. :lol:

Itim kasi ang population dun mostly. It is where jazz music started. Speaking of Katrina, kawawa daw talga yung nangyari coz my cousins left New Orleans before Katrina came. Iniwan nila sasakyan along the way to Houston kasi wala nang gas. Sayang din yun kasi SUV. Grabe raw kasi ang panic buying nun pati na sa gas. Buti nalang bahay nila di gaanong na damaged.

Ako tisoy? You will greatly laugh if you see me coz my skin is purely Pinoy but my younger brother is. Habulin yun ng mga babae when he was still straight. Ako pa nga ang nilalapitan ng iba para makahalubilo ang brother ko before. Pero ngayon mas babae pa yun sa tunay na girl :lol:

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 08:21 AM

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In this vast proposed reclamation area, who will be one of the investors? Another GIANT? :colgate:

that vast property fronting the proposed reclamation area is owned by Don Jaime's firm

ph_matrix

September 19th, 2008, 08:54 AM

asa ang url ana ng thread bariq.. ?

guys naghuam ko sa pics ha. ako gpost sa photogenic cities thread :D

onlooker

September 19th, 2008, 09:11 AM

that vast property fronting the proposed reclamation area is owned by Don Jaime's firm

and don jaime?who is he? sorry

ona

September 19th, 2008, 09:22 AM

that vast property fronting the proposed reclamation area is owned by Don Jaime's firm

Maybe he is one of the proponents of that phase 2 reclamation project. It's probably patterned after the Manila & Cebu reclamation projects. I think it was a good strategy to reclaim small tracts of land in Phases para di maging idle ang lupa. That was one of the initial dilemas of the Cebu SRP because the 250+ reclaimed land remained idle for a long time.

ona

September 19th, 2008, 09:47 AM

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IMO, once finished, CUMC could be the most good looking medical structure in the island. No doubt about it. And in few years time, CdeO will be called the University Town of Mindanao. Cagayan De Oro - University Town, where learning and living are inseparable.:cheers:

Finishing touches nalang at completely finished na itong World-class hospital. After all the construction and expansion of the Hospitals & Universities of CDO - it will be called an Education & Medical Hub of the South.

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Jaraula asks MisOr to let go of MOGCHS (http://northernmindanao.com/?p=918)
September 19, 2008

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By Lizanilla J. Amarga

Thousands of parents and teachers of students at the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) are now clamoring that jurisdiction over their school be now transferred from the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental to the City Government of Cagayan de Oro.

Jigs Jaraula, outgoing president of the MOGCHS General Parents and Teachers Association (MOGCHS-GPTA), said their school is still under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental despite how the students attending classes there are actually residents of Cagayan de Oro city.

Because of this, he explained that the City Government cannot actually spend a single centavo out of its School Board Fund to improve the quality of education at MOGCHS because it is tied only to bankrolling projects for public schools under its own jurisdiction.

Jaraula said it is also understandable that the Provincial Government does not spend much for MOGCHS because the students it is catering to are residents of this city and there are other public high schools in the its 23 municipalities and two cities that it has to also develop.

“MOGCSH is really an orphan school and it is catering to over 1,000 students,” he told Gold Star Daily.

Jaruala said this is why they are asking the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental to pass the proper ordinance to let go of their jurisdiction over MOGCHS.

He said they are now appealing also to First District Cong. Rolando Uy and Second District Cong. Rufus Rodriguez to sponsor a legislative measure to then transfer the jurisdiction over MOGCHS to the City Government.

He added that he has already talked this controversy with the incoming officers of the MOGCHS-GPTA.

ona

September 19th, 2008, 10:20 AM

World-Class talaga ang Pueblo de Oro.

burotski

September 19th, 2008, 10:50 AM

mag kano kaya ang price range neto ?

A little below 5K to 6K+/sqm... Depending on the location of the lot... Lots with a nice view of the city are expected to be priced higher... :-)

cyberwizard

September 19th, 2008, 11:54 AM

cdo's best site for reclamation

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/17115/2983358930104006805S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2983358930104006805faocmu)

malapit na fiesta sa iligan...

GearX

September 19th, 2008, 11:57 AM

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GearX

September 19th, 2008, 12:16 PM

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GearX

September 19th, 2008, 12:30 PM

thanks for the effort @cyberwizard, the article says it's 10 kilometers long so you can use google-earth and plot the probable area as proposed...your map I believe is less than 2 kms as based on the marker (yellow). But i think that would be good for phase 1.
:okay:

bisayadako

September 19th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Oo. Sana maging parang Mapua Institute yang propsed University sa CDO para talagang dayuhin ng the best & brightest.

Hi,

Please don't get me wrong.

I'm an Eng'g Alumni of MPSC. I was also offered to join the college of engg teaching staff upon graduation, which I did. I know the College President, Ricardo Rotoras, Ph.D., very well.

We don't want to be a Mapua or any other science and tech school. We are just MPSC and we are proud of what we've accomplished already from our first board exam passers. And we are proud that we are still maintaining that very high standard even now.

During my time as engg student, we are only paying around P15 per month as tuition fee. It was increased to around P20 during my senior years. Not sure how much is the tuition fee now.

The most difficult part is to maintain your marks. Otherwise, you will be kicked out if you have 2 or more subject failures. Usually, after 1st sem, 3rd year is where daghan hagbong. Because of too many Maths subjects. I'm not sure if this is still true today.

Very hard to enter. And the screening process is pretty hard. And it has limited slot every year.

A friend of mind who works at Del Monte, Bugo is from Mapua. He use to teach parttime at MPSC. He said, "believe gyud ko sa mga engg students diri sa MPSC bai. Maayo gyud". That's his words. :)

Even if you are poor, like me. You can still get an eng'g degree from MPSC (See the tuition fee). Make sure you can enter first and maintain your marks for 5 years. :)

cheers,
Bisaya Dako

bisayadako

September 19th, 2008, 02:05 PM

[QUOTE=CGYanon;25484940]thanks to crisanto (Flickr)

FS Catanico
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boyetvarias/2835799669/in/set-72157607202523471/

That's one of the example of a "real" Class 3+ or 4 rapids. Not imaginary.
And that's in CDO.

Looking forward to do that with my kayakdomain.com friends next year. :)

cheers,
Bisaya Dako

bisayadako

September 19th, 2008, 02:36 PM

nice photos, thanks dustein.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa202/dustein/2-8.jpg

more here (http://dustein.multiply.com/photos/album/180/Cagayan_de_Oro_Tourist_destinations)

now that's what I call Class 4 rapids!!!!
And that's in CDO. :)

Work & Play is here in CDO.

cheers,

Bisaya Dako

bisayadako

September 19th, 2008, 02:41 PM

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 02:43 PM

shakey's cdeo

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photo by cooolangubra

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 02:58 PM

makahambus cave

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Day 3 rafting on the CDO river

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Eco village

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Eco village pool
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2836701958_9986bff6d4.jpg?v=0

photos by cooolangubra

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 03:01 PM

breakfast in eco village

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by coolangubra

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Eco village restro day 5

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by coolangubra

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 03:07 PM

Bigby's dinner

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2836714024_736e51f12e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2836715528_77327e81cf.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2835882003_5bc6fbdf9c.jpg?v=0

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Sky lounge CDO Limketkaii mall

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2836718940_a19613bba9.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2839889310_513a5fddb0.jpg?v=0

photo by coolangubra

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 03:19 PM

CdeO's jeepneys

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/2839874278_bd99d78762.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2839043263_2ea37d40f8.jpg?v=0

by coolangubra

dark_knight_detectve

September 19th, 2008, 03:43 PM

SM city CdeO at night

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2818365204_7a4eb66150.jpg?v=0

by arding

bariQ

September 19th, 2008, 08:43 PM

@ph Nia ra http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=526599&page=22

ph_matrix

September 19th, 2008, 11:39 PM

^^ thanks bari.. :)

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 04:46 AM

'Hotels, hospitals still hot investments’ (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0919&202008/headlines09.html)

By Max V. de Leon
Reporter

DESPITE the present gloom in economics worldwide, investors are going ahead with their plans to increase hotel and hospital rooms, a decision the government said shows continuing investor confidence in the country.

These tourism sector investors have already under development over P9.1 billion in projects injected during the first half of the year. Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said these government-registered projects, once completed, will raise domestic supply of hotel rooms by another 1,177 units.

“These projects confirm the stark investor confidence that the country continuously enjoys. We fully advocate immediate action on said projects to further boost the economy,” said Durano in a statement.

The Department of Tourism has reported these projects include the LKY Hotel (formerly Mayon Hotel) in Legazpi City, Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City, Microtel Inns and Suites in Cabanatuan, Park Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Restaurant in Pasay, Hotel Kimikarlai in Cagayan de Oro; ABC Apartel in Angeles City, Hotel Vida Resort Complex in Pampanga, Paseo Premiere Hotel in Laguna, Bahia de Baler Garden Resort in Aurora, Country Inn Hotel and Restaurant in Cagayan de Oro, Manila Ocean Park and the Sabin Resorts and Development Corp. in Lapu-lapu.

Among those expanding their infrastructure are Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu and the Eastbay Arts Recreational Tourism Zone in Rizal; while the Peninsula Manila will modernize its facilities.

Ma. Victoria Jasmin, head of the department’s Tourism Investments Promotions Group, said the construction of these ventures has generated jobs and their completion is expected to generate more jobs “as the tourism industry remains one of the biggest employment resources in the country.”

In the medical tourism segment, Medical City announced it will add 250 more hospital rooms.

Board of Investments-approved investments are eligible for income tax holidays of 4 to 6 years, and duty-free importation of selected capital equipment for their operations.

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 04:47 AM

anybody got further info on these hotel projects? I believe both Kimikarkai and Country Inn are in Cagayan Province and not CDO...the writer must have confused Cagayan Province with CDO

ona

September 20th, 2008, 04:50 AM

Hotel Kimikarlai - 1st time I heard about it.

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 04:53 AM

Hotel Kimikarlai - 1st time I heard about it.

yup...both hotels in Cagayan province and not CDO

ona

September 20th, 2008, 04:53 AM

anybody got further info on these hotel projects? I believe both Kimikarkai and Country Inn are in Cagayan Province and not CDO...

Tama sa Net yung Kamarlai sa Tuguegarao City nga . Yung Country Inn naman sa Baggao, Cagayan Province.

cribs88

September 20th, 2008, 05:16 AM

Hi,

Please don't get me wrong.

I'm an Eng'g Alumni of MPSC. I was also offered to join the college of engg teaching staff upon graduation, which I did. I know the College President, Ricardo Rotoras, Ph.D., very well.

We don't want to be a Mapua or any other science and tech school. We are just MPSC and we are proud of what we've accomplished already from our first board exam passers. And we are proud that we are still maintaining that very high standard even now.

During my time as engg student, we are only paying around P15 per month as tuition fee. It was increased to around P20 during my senior years. Not sure how much is the tuition fee now.

The most difficult part is to maintain your marks. Otherwise, you will be kicked out if you have 2 or more subject failures. Usually, after 1st sem, 3rd year is where daghan hagbong. Because of too many Maths subjects. I'm not sure if this is still true today.

Very hard to enter. And the screening process is pretty hard. And it has limited slot every year.

A friend of mind who works at Del Monte, Bugo is from Mapua. He use to teach parttime at MPSC. He said, "believe gyud ko sa mga engg students diri sa MPSC bai. Maayo gyud". That's his words. :)

Even if you are poor, like me. You can still get an eng'g degree from MPSC (See the tuition fee). Make sure you can enter first and maintain your marks for 5 years. :)

cheers,
Bisaya Dako

I've study in MPSC b4(last 2006) I witness and experience the presure of being a MPSC students, 1st sem of the my 1st year there I have 6 units of math already higher than my major which is 3 units only, It is true that you have to maintain your grades, if you failed in 2 subjects you're automatically droped to that course (lucky if will be accepted to other colleges/department) the tuition fee is also a big topic during the enrollment days every year the increase is expected.B4 I pay 8,000 per semester, but now according to my friends it already reach to 14,000 per semester (almost double in just 2 yrs) how much more now?
for me MPSC's training is the best! just see the board passers of the eng'g students always 100% every year.

KUDOS! MPSC-MUST

MONDAY september 22, 2008 is the official announcement of the new MUST, together with their INTRAMURALS.

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 05:49 AM

there's an under construction building (nice rendering) within MPSC....hope somebody posts it here.

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 05:58 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2865044536_4aabab3f33.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2865044340_d38fcefe10.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2864212467_2d47d40074.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2865043948_eaa36ab45b.jpg

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 06:00 AM

Coco Bay Beach Resort
Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2864986926_c2f2057153.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2864987226_dee00eda3b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2864155573_5fcb4f6a5a.jpg?v=0

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 06:03 AM

some random aerial shots (Pueblo de Oro)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2858449013_e380cdf702.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2858448659_db5973f4c2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2859275968_2a1d6ba638.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2858447501_ed254915fe.jpg?v=0

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 06:05 AM

Bulua Proper

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2859276926_cf0fd21314.jpg?v=0

Bulua Terminal with Ayala Properties (fishpond)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2858447865_73ebe6cd88.jpg?v=0

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 06:16 AM

Bulua Park Crossing

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1064/1283837289_904e712d30.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/1284712024_b77a701795.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1124/1284701034_8470e6d07c.jpg?v=0

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 06:18 AM

Fireworks at SM to Welcome Kagay-an Festival 2007

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/1662122047_b82e57a083.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2192/1662122857_c7285a937a.jpg?v=0

GearX

September 20th, 2008, 06:21 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2828809793_f33edd6ee3.jpg?v=0

Farirah

September 20th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Awesome pics! :cheers:

Farirah

September 20th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Coco Bay Reach Resort
Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2864986926_c2f2057153.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2864987226_dee00eda3b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2864155573_5fcb4f6a5a.jpg?v=0

You know what it has been a big surprise somehow for CdeO as the Industrial Center In Mindanao where most of the gigantic factories/industrial plants (Del Monte, Nestle, Pepsi, Marca Leon, Nature's Spring, industrial plants in CdeO's Industrial Park (PHIVEDIC), etc) are not very far from coastal areas, while their industrial ports are located along the coasts, and despite CdeO's largest domestic and international seaport and CdeO's Mindanao Container Port likewise, CdeO has still generating income beach resorts with hotels. For example, this Coco Bay Beach Resort and Harbor Lights. :colgate:

Fly2Bacolod

September 20th, 2008, 10:41 AM

http://images.world66.com/ro/bi/ns/robinsons_cagayan_galleryfull

dark_knight_detectve

September 20th, 2008, 05:04 PM

donnex, ona and cgyanon,

if you retire someday, kindly choose cdeo. here are ten reasons why you should:

1. the cost of living is not that high
2. there will be plenty of high rises and malls in cdeo a few years from now
3. the infrastructures here will be almost at pace with other places
4. eduational system is at very high standards
5. peace and order situation is well managed and well attended
6. cdeo's progress and development is not that far from our capital
7. people here are very friendly
8. crime rate is very low
9. food and consumption ,especially vegetables and meat, are one of the lowest in the country since cdeo is near Bukidnon
10. politicians are honest and hard working

please think about it. i hope one of these days i get to meet you guys :lol:

ph_matrix

September 20th, 2008, 06:06 PM

ORO’S OLD WATER TOWER TO BE CONVERTED TO A MUSEUM (http://balatucan.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/oros-old-water-tower-to-be-converted-to-a-museum/)

Local government engineers and workers are rushing the restoration of the Old Water tower near Gaston Park which city hall wants to turn into a museum and archives center in time for the city’s hosting of the National Archives Day on october 21.
Mayor Constantino Jaraula said the restoration project aims to boost tourism in Cagayan de Oro. the tower cum museum would showcase a wide range of collections of memento, documents and records which have relevant historical and cultural value.
Aside form safekeeping valuable local historical records and materials as an archives center of the city, Jaraula hopes that a restored tower would relive its significance in the city’s history. The tower is considered one of the oldest pre war edifices in Cagayan de Oro.
Jaraula said the refurbishment would include the installation oof a spiral steel staircase at the back of the tower that would serve as a main passage in going atop the tower. it will have a reinforced viewing deck to provide a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. A glass enclosed elevator will be installed on either side of the water tower in order to give its facade a modern look.
The project is expected to be completed in time for the 2008 National Archives Day next month. it will be a joint undertaking if the city government and the Executive Council of the National Archives Committee of the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts.

http://balatucan.wordpress.com/2008/09/20/oros-old-water-tower-to-be-converted-to-a-museum/

deevex75

September 20th, 2008, 06:38 PM

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 02:37 AM

^^^^:applause::applause::applause::applause:Babati lang ako ha kahit late na... Happy Thread 26 City of Golden Friendship - Cagayan de Oro!

Good job guys... Giga GO CDO!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ang layo na, hindi ko na mahabol pagbasa... pati inbox ko pinuno nyo :D:D:D

ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 02:53 AM

^^ yup kahit ako di na mabasa halos lahat ng post sa ka bz ng work, good thing we are getting faster than ever at saka parami2x na tayo. :)

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 03:34 AM

Sagpolon Falls (by: Rocky3068)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2871357073_ee4fbc3ae6_o.jpg

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 03:39 AM

CDO at night (by: Feathers.beat)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2702918597_1cb607f67f_b.jpg

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 03:40 AM

High Ridge
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2703740082_ffce12bc6a_b.jpg

Carmen Bridge
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2703741324_fddbb9fd6d_b.jpg

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 03:42 AM

ang ganda... ng bridge sa likod :lol:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2703738200_5dc68f38b8_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2867833508_dde3a5115c_o.jpg

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 03:50 AM

Colorful CDO
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2798708991_40e23b5e64_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2799575258_9c9687b565_b.jpg

bariQ

September 21st, 2008, 04:03 AM

Breathtaking!!!! guys try nyo post yan sa photogenic cities thread para share natin ang beauty ng city natin!

thx for sharing cgayanon! i like the high ridge photo specially! iba ang dating!

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 04:18 AM

thanks @bariQ.

election time...from Nigel (Flickr)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2286/2272987283_fe59474d3f_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2004/2272980851_224f605c6a_b.jpg

CGYanon

September 21st, 2008, 04:20 AM

Balingoan, MisOr coast
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2274400084_c2200f71d8_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2272965771_2509cf1713_b.jpg

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 06:18 AM

^^ yup kahit ako di na mabasa halos lahat ng post sa ka bz ng work, good thing we are getting faster than ever at saka parami2x na tayo. :)

Kumusta PH? Hindi kaba naapektuhan sa pagbagsak ng Lehman Brothers at paghihingalo ng AIG? :D Musta ang stocks natin?... Sana guys hindi tayo maapektuhan sa US financial slowdown...

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 06:25 AM

tsada kaayo no..

Peublo de Oro

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2807244771_e9e04de102_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2807244771_e9e04de102_b.jpg

Gaston Park

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2799733681_47a547565a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2799733681_47a547565a_b.jpg

Macajalar Bay

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2806991077_2df5fec747_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2806991077_2df5fec747_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2188688014_bfd2d7984c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2188688014_bfd2d7984c_b.jpg

^^Walang kasinganda ka talaga Cagayan de Oro...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 06:33 AM

Sagpolon Falls (by: Rocky3068)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2871357073_ee4fbc3ae6_o.jpg

Parang okay na ngayon ang Sagpulon ah, malinis na talaga...:cheers::cheers:

bariQ

September 21st, 2008, 06:47 AM

ganahan kaayo ko atong gaston park shot... murag painting na! asa btaw nang sagpulon boj?

deevex75

September 21st, 2008, 06:49 AM

ganahan kaayo ko atong gaston park shot... murag painting na! asa btaw nang sagpulon boj?

wala pa ko kaanha sa sagpulon...tsada man diay...

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 07:07 AM

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/cdo_bbb01.gif

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/cdo_bbb06.gif

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/cdo_bbb08.gif

I just want to expound in my own understanding and asking for help of some vague zone.

CBD - Existing. All of Divisoria, Cogon, LKK, Gaisano, Carmen, Patag, and the coming soon PDR.

West- Uptown Urban Expansion. Existing. This is composed of Pueblo de Oro, Xavier estate and Crown Communities.

Stage 1-A - Bulua. this is what we're talking about Ayala property and/or Floriendo property.

Stage 1-B - CORDAVILLE. Is this the Tamparong property along Puntod-Kauswagan bridge area? Btw, what is meant by CORDAVILLE? Cordaville, Massachusetts?? :lol:

Stage 2 - Indahag. West-Uptown Urban Expansion. It is now the Alegria Hills, Fil-estate properties now Sta. Lucia, and Vista Land (?).

Stage 3 - Lumbia. This will materialize after LA will be operational.

Stage 4 - Tablon. I think this will concatenate to Teakwood hills in Agusan? Known as East Urban Growth Center. I have a vague idea. Please help me...

Stage 5 - Balubal and Puerto. Is this the one labeled as Existing Node
area?

^^Nasa stage 1 yung sa Bulua (Ayala and Floriendo properties), may tendency na mauna pang madevelop ito kaysa Alegria into business district.

Garabe, todo na 'to. Mao ning giingon ni abugagong_ponggok nga gusto daw niya sa CDO kay may klarong future. :lol::cheers::cheers::cheers:

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 07:11 AM

ganahan kaayo ko atong gaston park shot... murag painting na! asa btaw nang sagpulon boj?

wala pa ko kaanha sa sagpulon...tsada man diay...

Nasa Jasaan na siya... duol sa Villanueva... layo sa Bugo :D

http://www.stormpages.com/mysticwaters/sagpulon/sagpulon.jpg

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 07:14 AM

A testimony for Sagpulon Falls:

http://www.stormpages.com/mysticwaters/sagpulon/sagpulon1.jpg
http://www.stormpages.com/mysticwaters/sagpulon/sagpulon.jpg

Ever been stuck in an out-of-town assignment, with no plans for the weekend? I have, and I woke up in bed one weekend, only to realize I'm far from home, away from my comfort zone. Alone in Cagayan de Oro City, and bored at the mere thought of strolling along Limketkai, I headed to Sagpulon Springs and Waterfalls, which I first saw on the cover of the local telephone directory.

Hidden in the pineapple plantation valleys and coconut-covered hills on the outskirts of Cagayan de Oro City, Baranggay San Isidro (Municipality of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental) contains one of the most enchanting waterfalls I had ever seen.

Sagpulon is nestled in the middle of a verdant forest, lush with vegetation. The waterfalls cascade by about 100 feet to an icy but refreshing basin below. Spring water pour out in rivulets from the wall of the sheer cliff. As I gaze up at the blue sky, a lone eagle peacefully glides back and forth on top of the gorge, guarding its beautiful realm.

THE WAY:The trailhead, at the main highway going to Jasaan, is an hour's drive away from Cagayan de Oro City. By jeepney, take one going to Agora Market, and then take a connecting jeep going to Jasaan. Remind the driver to drop you off at the trailhead. You can take a motorela (carriages smaller than jeepneys but larger than tricycles) to take you to the waterfalls. But the best way to experience Sagpulon is to hike into it (for about one and a half-hours) on a dusty 6-kilometer road that will take you through a scenic countryside. At one point, you will see streams flowing on both sides of the road. How idyllic!

http://www.stormpages.com/mysticwaters/sagpulon/sagpulon.html

deevex75

September 21st, 2008, 07:22 AM

Nasa Jasaan na siya... duol sa Villanueva... layo sa Bugo :D

http://www.stormpages.com/mysticwaters/sagpulon/sagpulon.jpg

Thanks sa info. Mapuntahan nga ito, ilalagay ko to sa itinerary ko pag-visit ko dyan next year...

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 08:24 AM

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 08:30 AM

Peublo de Oro

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2807244771_e9e04de102_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2807244771_e9e04de102_b.jpg

Xavier Estates, CDO

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2543501885_cd8913b9b8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2543501885_cd8913b9b8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2544330190_8bf80d79e3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2544330190_8bf80d79e3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2544366388_7d1eb2fbcd_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2544366388_7d1eb2fbcd_o.jpg

just magnificent....^^

...parang hindi sa 'pinas!

World-Class talaga ang Pueblo de Oro.

and also Xavier Estates. :cheers::cheers: Iba talaga ang CDO Communities:cheers::cheers::cheers:

boju2

September 21st, 2008, 08:34 AM

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/2008/karon/race.gif

Yung Fair Price, nasa gawing kaliwa gusto ko makakita ng picturre nyan. Sino ang may pictures post nyo dito. Isang beses ko lang nakita kasi yan sakay ako ng bus, Supermarket lang ba yan? I think owned and operated yan ng Plaza Fair, i am right?

deevex75

September 21st, 2008, 08:46 AM

...parang hindi sa 'pinas!

and also Xavier Estates. :cheers::cheers: Iba talaga ang CDO Communities:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Guys I couldn't recall the name of that subdivision in the vicinity of lumbia airport. Halos valleys ang nasa loob ng subdivision. Maganda rin sya pero not at par with xavier estates.

ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 09:11 AM

Nag rebound na .. :nuts:

Kumusta PH? Hindi kaba naapektuhan sa pagbagsak ng Lehman Brothers at paghihingalo ng AIG? :D Musta ang stocks natin?... Sana guys hindi tayo maapektuhan sa US financial slowdown...

bitaw, nice kaayo ang nag pics..

ganahan kaayo ko atong gaston park shot... murag painting na! asa btaw nang sagpulon boj?

ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 09:20 AM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p6TqhBe7UlU/SNR_una1aDI/AAAAAAAAFro/HMZU_A0Uzpw/s1600/Sept%2B22.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p6TqhBe7UlU/SNR_una1aDI/AAAAAAAAFro/HMZU_A0Uzpw/s1600/Sept%2B22.jpg

ph_matrix

September 21st, 2008, 09:21 AM

River Boulevard and the Modern Legislative Building

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff75/ph_matrix/RIVERBOULEVARD.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff75/ph_matrix/LEGISLATIVEBLDG1.jpg

http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/

Farirah

September 21st, 2008, 09:22 AM

I just want to expound in my own understanding and asking for help of some vague zone.

CBD - Existing. All of Divisoria, Cogon, LKK, Gaisano, Carmen, Patag, and the coming soon PDR.

West- Uptown Urban Expansion. Existing. This is composed of Pueblo de Oro, Xavier estate and Crown Communities.

Stage 1-A - Bulua. this is what we're talking about Ayala property and/or Floriendo property.

Stage 1-B - CORDAVILLE. Is this the Tamparong property along Puntod-Kauswagan bridge area? Btw, what is meant by CORDAVILLE? Cordaville, Massachusetts?? :lol:

Stage 2 - Indahag. West-Uptown Urban Expansion. It is now the Alegria Hills, Fil-estate properties now Sta. Lucia, and Vista Land (?).

Stage 3 - Lumbia. This will materialize after LA will be operational.

Stage 4 - Tablon. I think this will concatenate to Teakwood hills in Agusan? Known as East Urban Growth Center. I have a vague idea. Please help me...

Stage 5 - Balubal and Puerto. Is this the one labeled as Existing Node
area?

^^Nasa stage 1 yung sa Bulua (Ayala and Floriendo properties), may tendency na mauna pang madevelop ito kaysa Alegria into business district.

Garabe, todo na 'to. Mao ning giingon ni abugagong_ponggok nga gusto daw niya sa CDO kay may klarong future. :lol::cheers::cheers::cheers:

This is my analysis regarding CdeO's rapid progression.

CBD--I think CBD here still refers to the City Proper, excluding the new commercial districts of Cagayan de Oro: the surrounding areas of Kagay-an (where Paseo del Rio is located), Pelaez (where CDOICC, Nanuri International School, Kagay-an Resort, proposed transfer of Court of Appeals, proposed Korean Community, and proposed Sta. Lucia High End Community are/will be located), and Puntod-Kauswagan bridges (CORDAVILLE), and the conversion of 4ID Camp Evangelista into another commercial/residential district (the same fate of what happened to Bonifacio Camp before in Taguig (now Global City). :)

West Uptown Urban Expansion--Yes, you're right out there! This is the existing Pueblo de Oro, Xavier Estates and Crown Communities. SM City and Link2Support are there. :okay:

Stage 1-A (BULUA-BAYABAS)--Most of vast lot of Floirendos were already sold to Ayalas. Ayalas had already a plan regarding what investment will it be in their vast property (especially the fishponds/marshes) in Bulua. Bulua is now a booming barangay due to West Bound Terminal, new BIR building, under construction Tropical Hut Hotel, Golden Haven, the coming of various commercial establishments, pottery industry with high quality that can even be exported abroad. In the meantime, there is this complementary progression that supports the urban growth of Bulua. This is the mushrooming of low-cost (affordable) subdivisions in Iponan and Barra, Opol nowadays. Kinasanghan, Iponan will be the stop-over of the jeepneys in the near future traveling to new Laguindingan Airport with international standard. This is just the proposal of the city government.

A proposed road that will connect Puntod-Kauswagan bridge will speed up the progress of Bayabas and Bulua, and even Iponan and part of CdeO's economic empire, Opol. ^^

Barangay Bayabas (aside of one of the public beach resorts of CdeO) will be blazed with progression once the Puntod-Kauswagan Bridge be completely operational, and to think that the barangay will be part of the proposed reclamation where big time national and foreign businessmen will invest. :cheers:

Stage 1-B (CORDAVILLE)--Surrounding areas of Puntod-Kauswagan bridge where both small and big time investors had already plans to put business establishments once the bridge would be operational. Until now, Puntod-Kauswagan bridge is not yet completely operational. :colgate:

Stage 2 (SOUTHERN EXPANSION OF THE CITY)--These are the 480 hectare Ayala Property (where the Ayala Business Park/Satellite City including the underconstruction Alegria Hills Community will rise), and the more than 300 hectare Fil-Estate (now Sta. Lucia and Vista Land) property (including the hills of the already popular annual HORSE TRAIL EVENT).

Meanwhile, barangay Nazareth and Macasandig are indeed booming nowadays that will complement Ayalas' proposed business park too.

Most of all, the proposed new 4 lane national highway from Camaman-an going to Libona, Bukidnon will make the Satellite City another Puerto. In other words, the proposed Ayala Business Park and Fil-Estate projects will be speed up. ;)

Stage 3 (LUMBIA AIRPORT and the airport's surrounding areas)--Either converted into new commercial and residential complex or the transfer of 4ID Camp Evangelista.

Stage 4 (Tablon)--Aside of having this gigantic Nestle Plant, other industrial plants and privately owned seaport, is this all about the "BIG" :lol: establishment not too faraway from NFA bodega? The point is that this proposed multi-billion JICA road (Japanese sponsored) will pass by Nestle Plant up to Taekwood Hills, Agusan-Balubal. A Brown has 40 hectares in the Agusan-Balubal areas, and this big time estate developer is planning nowadays to buy additional vast property and is planning to put a commercial complex.

Stage 5 (Balubal-Puerto)--As we know, there is this Balubal Community City College, A Brown's Taekwood Hills that will bring growth in this remote upland barangay, while the proposed JICA Road will speed up Mr. Brown's high end residential project. There is this proposal that the vast agricultural property of Balubal will be planted with cassavas, tuba-tuba, and other plants that are ingredients for biofuel. If this will be materialized in the near future, their vast agricultural outputs will serve the soon to come Biofuel Plants by big foreign and national investors at barangay Bayanga and Mambuaya.

Puerto (being near to Bugo's Del Monte and the home of other big industrial plants), in the meantime, is already progressive and the area is much like barangay Carmen. Puerto's progression has been speed up due to its strategic location going to the province of Bukidnon and Davao City.

Well, Don Stephen Gaisano has already a property at Puerto not very far from Puerto Market. We don't know that he will follow Donkoy's proposal two years ago to build another Gaisano Mall to decongest the traffic, specifically at CdeO-Butuan and CdeO-Bukidnon National Highways. Likewise, the new market of Puerto, which will be more bigger and modern will somehow speed up Puerto's economy and in general, the City of Golden Opportunities. No other but Cagayan de Oro City, the phenomenal city in the Mindanao island. :cheers:

***If Donkoy will be mayor again in 2010, a one-stop shopping area (in Upper Zayas, Carmen) where all government offices will be located. So another urban expansion of Cagayan de Oro. The vice mayor has been determined regarding that proposal.

Not to mention the another "near future inevitable real progress" that will be brought by the new Laguindingan Airport (soon that will become international :lol:) and multi-billion dollar Hanjin Shipbuilding IF WALA LANG GULO OR MANGGUGOLO. :D