Safety First | White Party for World Aids Day
Safety First
A White Party
for World Aids Day
Date: December 4, 2010
Venue: Poolside Oasis, Vacation Hotel
Wear Your Best White Outfit and Win Fushu Shoes
MetroBank Fun Run | Metrobank Purple Hearts Club
METROBANK PURPLE HEARTS CLUB - CDO GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CHAPTER
presents
10th METROBANK FUN RUN FOR A CAUSE
Date: December 5, 2010
Time: 5:30 AM
Distance: 5 Km
Route: Velez Street to Limketkai
Beneficiaries: Philippine Service of Mercy Foundation, City Central School - SPED
Other select Charitable Institutions
Registration Period: Nov 8 - Dec 3, 2010
Where to Register: Any CDO Metrobank Branches (8)
1. Main Branch - Corrales
2. Divisoria Park - Pabayo
3. Velez Branch
4. Cogon Branch
5. Carmen Branch
6. JR Borja Branch
7. Lapasan Branch
8. Osmeña Branch - back of Coca Cola
Registration Fee:
P 150 (with baller ID and P50,000 Accident Insurance; without jersey)
P 300 (with PRE-ORDER Jersey Shirt)
Milo Marathon | Cagayan de Oro City
November 28, 2010
Route Map
Starting: In front of Girl Scout Building Velez Street
Turning Points:
3K – Center of Maharlika Bridge
5K – in front of gate of RER Phase II
10K – Manga Tree Bulua Junction
21K – Waiting Shed near Opol Municipal Hall
Finishing: Velez Street turn left of Pelaez Sports Center South Gate + 1 round around the track oval
Schedule of Activities
4:30 – 5:00 AM Checking of Attendance
Venues:
21K in front of the starting line
10K in front of the Pelaez Sports Center South Gate
5K from starting line Velez St. to Yacapin St.
3K Kalambaguhan Street
5:00 AM Opening Spiel/ Important Reminders
5:05 AM Opening Prayer
5:08 AM National Anthem
5:10 AM Audio/Video Presentation
5:20 AM Segue to Beneficiaries
5:22 AM Race Route Discussion - 21K
5:24 AM Final Directions
5:28 AM silence
5:30 AM Starting Gun - 21K
5:32 AM Opening Spiel/ Important Reminders
5:34 AM Opening Prayer
5:38 AM Audio/Video Presentation
5:48 AM Segue to Beneficiaries
5:50 AM Race Route Discussion
5:52 AM VIP Speech
5:56 AM Final Directions
5:58 AM silence
6:00 AM Starting Gun – 10K
6:02 AM Starting Gun – 3K
6:05 AM Starting Gun – 5K
7:00 AM Start of the Cheerdance (Division: Elementary, Secondary, and Tertiary)
Running Tips
by: Coach Jim Saret
Cagayan de Oro Leg
Race Date: November 28, 2010
Freebie: Race Shirt, Milo Drink
Requirements
Fee
1 Milo Label (minimum of 300g)
Accomplished & Signed Official Entry Form (see below)
Registration Fees
21-k Half Marathon Elimination Race: P500
10-k Run: P500
5-k Fun Run: P50
3-k Kiddie Run: P50
* Php5 from the registration will be donated to the Run-For-A-Cause
Interested runners can still register for the Cagayan de Oro Leg.
For inquiries you may contact:
Mr. Megs Llamera
Pelaez Sports Center, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City
0917-912-2857 / (08822) 72-72-89
Starting: In front of Girl Scout Building Velez Street
Turning Points:
3K – Center of Maharlika Bridge
5K – in front of gate of RER Phase II
10K – Manga Tree Bulua Junction
21K – Waiting Shed near Opol Municipal Hall
Finishing: Velez Street turn left of Pelaez Sports Center South Gate + 1 round around the track oval
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Schedule of Activities
4:30 – 5:00 AM Checking of Attendance
Venues:
21K in front of the starting line
10K in front of the Pelaez Sports Center South Gate
5K from starting line Velez St. to Yacapin St.
3K Kalambaguhan Street
5:00 AM Opening Spiel/ Important Reminders
5:05 AM Opening Prayer
5:08 AM National Anthem
5:10 AM Audio/Video Presentation
5:20 AM Segue to Beneficiaries
5:22 AM Race Route Discussion - 21K
5:24 AM Final Directions
5:28 AM silence
5:30 AM Starting Gun - 21K
5:32 AM Opening Spiel/ Important Reminders
5:34 AM Opening Prayer
5:38 AM Audio/Video Presentation
5:48 AM Segue to Beneficiaries
5:50 AM Race Route Discussion
5:52 AM VIP Speech
5:56 AM Final Directions
5:58 AM silence
6:00 AM Starting Gun – 10K
6:02 AM Starting Gun – 3K
6:05 AM Starting Gun – 5K
7:00 AM Start of the Cheerdance (Division: Elementary, Secondary, and Tertiary)
Running Tips
by: Coach Jim Saret
Cagayan de Oro Leg
Race Date: November 28, 2010
Freebie: Race Shirt, Milo Drink
Requirements
Fee
1 Milo Label (minimum of 300g)
Accomplished & Signed Official Entry Form (see below)
Registration Fees
21-k Half Marathon Elimination Race: P500
10-k Run: P500
5-k Fun Run: P50
3-k Kiddie Run: P50
* Php5 from the registration will be donated to the Run-For-A-Cause
Interested runners can still register for the Cagayan de Oro Leg.
For inquiries you may contact:
Mr. Megs Llamera
Pelaez Sports Center, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City
0917-912-2857 / (08822) 72-72-89
Mountain Bike Race by ATTACK
All Terrain Trekkers And Cross-country Klub (ATTACK)
What: Mountain Bike Race
When: December 5, 2010
Race Time: 9:00 AM
Starting Line: Grand Europa entrance gate, Airport Road
What: Mountain Bike Race
When: December 5, 2010
Race Time: 9:00 AM
Starting Line: Grand Europa entrance gate, Airport Road
Pre-Registration
Schedule: November 20 - 30, 2010
Fee: Php 160
You can pre-register at After Six Tailoring beside Ororama Cogon and Somewheel Bicycle & Motor Parts beside Savemore Agora Lapasan.
Regular Registration
Schedule: December 5, 2010
Fee: Php 189
Schedule: November 20 - 30, 2010
Fee: Php 160
You can pre-register at After Six Tailoring beside Ororama Cogon and Somewheel Bicycle & Motor Parts beside Savemore Agora Lapasan.
Regular Registration
Schedule: December 5, 2010
Fee: Php 189
For more details log on:
Visit Attackcdo.org Or call 850 1601
WALK FOR A CAUSE | Fund for Dialysis Treatment.
When: November 21, 2010
Where: Pueblo de Oro Fountain, Rotunda near SM Cagayan de Oro City
Assembly time: 5:30am
A group of family friends who are raising funds for Mr. Joel Alindajao from Camella Homes who is undergoing dialysis since his ICU admittance last October of this year due to his kidney failure. He is required to have dialysis twice a week and it costs P4,500.00 per session. Funds have been tight for his family of 3 children, 2 of whom are in college, since they are still paying for the P200,000.00 worth of hospital bills incurred when he was admitted in the ICU.
House and Lot for Every Juan. 5% OFF!!
Due to limited resources on our part, we hope that you could at least assist us by including our event in your marketing collaterals.
Where: Pueblo de Oro Fountain, Rotunda near SM Cagayan de Oro City
Assembly time: 5:30am
A group of family friends who are raising funds for Mr. Joel Alindajao from Camella Homes who is undergoing dialysis since his ICU admittance last October of this year due to his kidney failure. He is required to have dialysis twice a week and it costs P4,500.00 per session. Funds have been tight for his family of 3 children, 2 of whom are in college, since they are still paying for the P200,000.00 worth of hospital bills incurred when he was admitted in the ICU.
House and Lot for Every Juan. 5% OFF!!
Due to limited resources on our part, we hope that you could at least assist us by including our event in your marketing collaterals.
To register, contact:
8591250 / 09214055448 Carla
8572298 / 09228191239 Gina
8591250 / 09214055448 Carla
8572298 / 09228191239 Gina
Source: incdo.com
What is dialysis?
The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood. Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs located on either side of the back of the abdominal cavity. Dialysis can allow individuals to live productive and useful lives, even though their kidneys no longer work adequately. In the United States, there are over 200,000 people who use dialysis techniques on an ongoing basis.
Dialysis helps the body by performing the functions of failed kidneys. The kidney has many roles. An essential job of the kidney is to regulate the body's fluid balance. It does this by adjusting the amount of urine that is excreted on a daily basis. On hot days, the body sweats more. Thus, less water needs to be excreted through the kidneys. On cold days, the body sweats less. Thus, urine output needs to be greater in order to maintain the proper balance within the body. It is the kidney's job to regulate fluid balance by adjusting urine output.
Another major duty of the kidney is to remove the waste products that the body produces throughout the day. As the body functions, the cells use energy. The operation of the cells produces waste products that must be removed from the body. When these waste products are not removed adequately, they build up in the body. An elevation of waste products, as measured in the blood, is called "azotemia." When waste products accumulate they, cause a sick feeling throughout the body called "uremia."
Source: medicinenet.com
The National MILO Marathon
200 Students from the Libertad National High School in Butuan will also be getting new rubbershoes as part of the Advocacy of Nestle Philippines making the 34th National MILO Marathon a Run for a Cause.
There are 4 categories in the NMM namely the 3K Kiddie Run, the 5K Fun Run, the 10K Fun run and the 21K Half Marathon. There are also side events such as the Biggest School, the Inter-School Running Competition and the much awaited Cheerdance Competition.
The 21K Half Marathon will serve as the qualifier for the 42.195K Full Marathon Finals which will be held in Manila on December 12, 2010.
In Cagayan de Oro, the Race will be held one week after or on November 28. CDO has a target of 14,000 runners and it seems that the organizers will be hitting their target this year as runners have been flocking the registration center at the Pelaez Sports Center.
Cagayan de Oro Leg
Race Date: November 28, 2010
Starting Line: Along Velez St., In front of Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center
Finish line: Inside Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex, Velez St.
Requirements:
Fee
1 Milo Label (minimum of 300g)
Accomplished & Signed Official Entry Form (see below)
Freebie: Race Shirt
Registration Fees
21-k Half Marathon Elimination Race: P500
10-k Run: P500
5-k Fun Run: P50
3-k Kiddie Run: P50
* Php5 from the registration will be donated to the Run-For-A-Cause
Note: Registration is on a First Come, First Served Basis. All Runner Should Wear Thier milo Maration Shirt During the Race or They will Not be Allowed to Run.
Interested runners can still register for the Cagayan de Oro Leg. For inquiries you may contact:
Mr. Megs Llamera
Pelaez Sports Center, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City
0917-912-2857 / (08822) 72-72-89
Mr. Megs Llamera
Pelaez Sports Center, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City
0917-912-2857 / (08822) 72-72-89
Sophie Martin in Cagayan de Oro
Sophie Paris Phil's., Inc. recently opened its new showroom in Cagayan de Oro City, conveniently located at the 2nd floor of Southbank Building, fronting City Central School, corner Velez-Yacapin Sts., Cagayan de Oro City. Sophie offers a wide array of new and exclusive French-designed bags, accessories, apparels, cosmetics, etc. direct from Indonesia for the fashion-conscious and trendsetting people who wish to own high quality and fashionable products at reasonable prices.
PINAKAMURA!! House and Lot in Antipolo. Flood Free!
Sophie Paris Phils. Inc. is already an international brand that's been widely patronized in Morocco, Philippines, Indonesia and now in Vietnam. Its marketing strategy is direct marketing and has its members as distributors. There's so much to gain and enjoy in the Sophie business. Constantly, catalogues are updated every two months ... offering new and affordable products! Monetary, travel (domestic and international) and many other gifts are likewise splurged as incentives to sales performers! It's really a fun experience - the Sophie way!
House and Lot for Every Juan. 5% OFF!!
So, take this opportunity to be part of a team that's - SOPHIEling great and SOfabulous! Our customer attendants will be very happy to entertain all your inquiries. *
Source: www.goldstardailynew.com
Oro Milo Race Set To Roll Off
Local organizer Megdonio "Megs" Llamera said no less than 14,000 runners are expected to see action in the 34th edition of National Milo Marathon regional elimination here for four race categories: the 3 km kiddie race, 5 km open race, 10 km open category and the 21-kilometer run's revival.
Just like in the past, Llamera said the 21-kilometer or half-marathon category will serve as the race's centerpiece event since it is open only for 18 years old and above.The 5 km and 10 km races are open to all ages, both male and female, while the 3 km category is only for children whose ages range from seven to 12 years old, both boys and girls.
Participants are required to produce xerox copy of birth certificate and school ID during submission of entries.
Llamera said registration at the Milo secretariat under the main grandstand of Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center will be on a first-come-first-serve basis since the Oro race is limited only to 14,000 runners.
Entry fees are pegged at P50 for kiddie runners, P50 for fun (5k) race and P500 each for 10 km and 21 km categories, respectively.
Those who are interested are required to fill-up the registration form, pay the registration fee, submit photocopy of birth certificate or school ID and parental consent for those in 3k event along with an empty pack of 50-gram Milo.
A race pack which contains the race numbers and singlets for all categories will be given upon registration.Top 10 runners in all categories will be receiving cash prizes, trophies for the top three and medals each for the fourth to tenth place finishers.
Also, there will be cash prizes and plaques for other contents categories, such as the top three fastest aggregate clocking of 25 runners from one school and in the cheer-dance competitions for secondary, elementary and college levels.
The starting line for the out-and-back road races will be right in front of the Girl Scout building along the Velez Street then turn left to Recto Avenue up to Opol building waiting shed and back to Pelaez Center track oval.(PR)
Cagayan de Oro Leg
Race Date: November 28, 2010
Starting Line: Along Velez St., In front of Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center
Finish line: Inside Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex, Velez St.
Freebie: Race Shirt
Requirements:
Fee
1 Milo Label (minimum of 300g)
Accomplished & Signed Official Entry Form (see below)
Registration Fees
21-k Half Marathon Elimination Race: P500
10-k Run: P500
5-k Fun Run: P50
3-k Kiddie Run: P50
* Php5 from the registration will be donated to the Run-For-A-Cause
Interested runners can still register for the Cagayan de Oro Leg. For inquiries you may contact:
Mr. Megs Llamera
Pelaez Sports Center, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City
0917-912-2857 / (08822) 72-72-89
Source: Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on November 17, 2010.
Parenting Winners by Peter Tan Chi & Francis Kong
Listen to two of the nation's top motivational speakers,
Peter Tan Chi & Francis Kong,
who will speak on how to inspire your children
to become Winners!!
Date: December 4, 2010
Time: 2:00 to 6:00 PM
Vanue: The Atrium, Limketkai Mall
Seminar Fee Php 100 only
RICHARD POON AND POKWANG: Back 2 Back Live in Cagayan de Oro
BALLADEER Richard Poon and Funny Girl Pokwang perform together live for the first time ever in “RICHARD POON AND POKWANG -Back2Back Live in Cagayan de Oro” on Sunday, December 19 8p.M. at The Atrium of Limketkai Center. A special added attraction is ASAP XV Sessionista Markki Stroem whose photos in Europe recently stirred up a storm in the Internet.
A certified-platinum recording artist of MCA Universal, multi-awarded Richard Poon is known as the Philippines’ Big-Band Crooner with the unique touch to turn “standards” popularized by Frank Sinatra, Matt Monroe, Paul Anka and Nat King Cole in the 1950s into fresh-sounding crossover hits popular with both the young and old.
Amazingly, he also has the ability to give a fresh sound to current hits with his covers of Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated,” Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire”, Florida/T-Pain’s “Low”, Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and “Irreplaceable”, Rihanna’s “Umbrella”, Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls”, Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours”, and most recently, Lady Gaga’s “Pokerface” and the Korean Wondergirls’ mega hit “Nobody”.
Pokwang (Marietta Subong in real life) is a Filipina actress, TV host, singer, comedian, impersonator and salon co-owner. A member of ABS CBN’s Star Magic group of entertainers, she became a household name with her stint as co-host of the noontime variety show Wowowee. She started in a reality show in ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She has been recognized with a Best Comedy Actress by the Philippine Movie Press Club for her portrayal in the sitcom Aalog-Alog and Best Female Comedian by People’s Choice Awards.
Markki Stroem (also spelled “Strøm”) is a finalist of the first Pilipinas Got Talent. At present, he is one of the artists of Cornerstone Talent Management Center which also manages the careers of Sam Milby and Richard Poon.
Source: damarre
SLERS Ham and Café: Opens 2nd Branch
SLERS, makers of the famous Jamon Cagayan de Oro, opens last November 3, 2010 the second branch of their SLERS Ham and Café to further serve Kagay-anons, tourists and visitors of Cagayan de Oro––the City of Golden Friendship.
SLERS Ham and Café, the newest tourist gourmet destination is conveniently located along Velez-Yacapin Streets at the Ground Level of South Bank Plaza.
The Café House is now considered as a landmark in one of the busiest business hubs of the city.
Matriarch Fely C. Pelaez, the original maker of Jamon Cagayan de Oro graced the opening together with daughters Ms. Mercedes Pelaez-Mejia, the Managing Director of SLERS, Ms. Sharon Pelaez-Mendezona and son Rey Pelaez from the States. Family friends, Bank Officers and Staff of South Bank, Inc. and other guests gave colors to the opening of the Café House.
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At SLERS Ham and Café taste matters as they serve scrumptious SLERS Ham Sandwiches with their freshly baked breads. It is so delicious and mouth watering. A gourmet that would impress the discriminating taste of guests, visitors and tourists. It is at their Café House that you experience their coffee that is brewed to perfection which delights your coffee taste buds.
Platters of beautifully and artistically arranged Ham Sandwiches and many other mouth watering gourmet cuisines are also available to customers having their birthdays, corporate meetings and many other occasions which they wish to have and make SLERS Ham and Café a part of their culinary experience which they can enjoy and savor to the fullest.
When in Cagayan de Oro doing business or while enjoying the amenities of the city and its booming tourism industry, your visit will NOT BE COMPLETE without visiting and dining at SLERS Ham and Café where Culinary Experience is the Best.COME ONE COME ALL!
Source: www.businessweekmindanao.com by Joe Palabao
Party | Milano
MILANO
Featuring DJ:
Arnel Castillo
Jerrie van den Heuvel
Tim: 9:00PM
Entrace Free: Php 200 only
Featuring DJ:
Arnel Castillo
Jerrie van den Heuvel
Tim: 9:00PM
Entrace Free: Php 200 only
Battle of the Bands 2010 | FREEHAND
Battle of the Bands 2010
FREEHAND
November 27, 2010
7:00 PM
Bulua Gym
Elimination:
November 20, 2010
Open Mic
FREEHAND
November 27, 2010
7:00 PM
Bulua Gym
Elimination:
November 20, 2010
Open Mic
Source: Facebook
Great Pianist to Play in CdO
It’s a rare treat when great artists come to the provinces for concert. German pianist Peter von Wienhardt will play at Rodelsa Hall as part of their annual series of concerts. Music of Haydn, Piazolla, Liszt and Gershwin will be featured in the programme.
This diverse repertoire allows for a most unique musical experience. Few artists dare to venture to more than three different musical styles. In this case it’s not only varied music, but the best of the representative pieces of their respective styles.
For example, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue will be featured, along with Liszt’s Mefisto Waltz.
These are indeed the pinnacle of the composer’s output. Interestingly, also featured will be a Piazolla work. It will be recalled how the Trio Con Brio which played in beginning of September this year, introduced some Piazolla in their program.
Piazolla, being an Argentinian Tango composer of the 20th Century, will be arranged for solo piano by Wienhardt himself. This will be a real treat for classical music aficionados and the new audiences.
November 16, 2010
8:00PM
Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University
Reserve seats now and contact Liceo Cultural Office at 858-4093 ext 109.
Biography Significant Events
Peter von Wienhardt was born in 1966 in Budapest and had his first piano lesson at the age of four. His family immigrated to Germany in 1975. From 1984 onwards, he studied at the State University of Music and Performing Arts (Musikhochschule) in Stuttgart and completed his studies there in 1992 in the class of Oleg Maisenberg. He received important impulses for his compositional activities from Prof. Ulrich Süße and Gheorghe Costinescu. Further musical impressions and influences were formed through master classes with Georges Cziffra, Werner Scholz, György Sebök and György Kurtág, to name but a few.
Peter von Wienhardt won numerous national and international competitions, including the Freinsheim Piano Competition, the Bartók Competition in Budapest, the Liszt Competition “George Cziffra” in Paris, and he was twice scholarship and prize winner of the “Deutscher Musikrat”.
Peter von Wienhardt has been active in teaching master classes from a young age. Alongside his chamber music teaching capacity at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, he is also responsible for various projects as conductor of the chamber orchestra and other ensembles there. Since 2002, von Wienhardt has been leading an annual festival in southern Sweden (Mellby Sommerkonzerte), always with high-profile and distinguished performers. In his home city of Münster, he is responsible, together with Prof. Dr. Joachim Dorfmüller, for the established Grieg Festival Münster, and in 2010, for the first time as artistic director of theAaseerenade, the first open air crossover festival in Germany.
For many years, von Wienhardt has been travelling the world in various capacities, including that of pianist, conductor, composer and chamber musician. He regularly has guest appearances in Asia and South America and has performed in the most renowned concert halls worldwide. His particular passion for travel and the exotic has resulted in a particularly enjoyable career and he often combines his visits with extended cultural exchanges in the various different regions.
The number of his CD productions as a soloist, chamber musician and composer, increases year by year. The CD production with Arabella Steinbacher, violin, with the label Orfeo, was honoured with the ECHO KLASSIK award in 2007. In January 2009, the world premiere recording of Sven Ingo Koch’s harpsichord concerto was released. Alongside his artistic activities, Peter von Wienhardt devotes his energies to the pedagogical communication of music. A good example is his participation in the piano master classes of the Bundesakademie für musikalische Jugendbildung Trossingen, which he has helped organize since September 2010. As a conductor, von Wienhardt has also followed his own unique path; his declared goal is to “serve” the orchestra, and help it perform to the highest possible standard.
Peter von Wienhardt has also devoted the past few years to reaching new artistic heights. He has composed, amongst other works, two violin concertos (dedicated to Koh Gabriel Kameda), a cello concerto (world premiere on 24.6.2010 with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Nicolas Altstaedt, violoncello), a piano quintet (commissioned by “Compania”, 2009), a chamber opera (“Der Nachhilfeschüler”) and the piano quintet “Hollywood-Suite” (world premiere 02/2009). An opera with an original libretto by Martin Konietschke is currently in the making.
Peter von Wienhardt’s greatest passion is for musical “underdogs”. He looks for new, unheard material that he hopes to introduce to potential audiences through his manner of playing and insightful explanations. His musical focus in 2010 is therefore not only Franz Schubert, but also the composers Johann N. Hummel and Isaac Albeniz. In 2010, von Wienhardt was appointed Professor of Piano and Crossover at the Musikhochschule Münster, a faculty of the Westfalian Wilhelms-University.
SERENE Fashion Show by Gil Macaibay
SERENE
A Gil Macaibay III Fashion Show
Date: November 13, 2010
Time: 5:00PM
Venue: Rotunda, Limketkai Mall
Photographer: Roger Lactao Jr.
Stylist: Zoe Botwin
Director: Glenn Cabaral
Gil Macaibay III
The Fashion Designer
in Cagayan de Oro City
Reluctant no more, Gil Macaibay III is now ready to showcase his design talents on the national stage. Being one of the featured designers on Luxewear Night on October 22 is a giant leap of faith for this highly motivated designer.
Though a huge name in Northern Mindanao, Macaibay is a relative unknown in Manila, the epicenter of Philippine Fashion. All that will change as he set his sights on a scale much bigger than his comfort zone in Cagayan de Oro City. Encouraged by mentors such as Renee Salud, Barge Ramos, Dong Omaga-Diaz and Frederick Peralta, Macaibay is now gearing for the big leagues.
He is now an active participant in the bi-annual Philippine Fashion Week, showcasing his strength as a designer of classy womenswear and putting twists on club menswear.
“I was able to watch the one Fashion Week. From then on, I was encouraged to join the next edition. Honestly, it was Frederick Peralta who convinced me to join, and the extreme influence and support of my friends seem ego-boosting enough for me to take the plunge,” tension and resolve evident in his voice.
Business Mirror – Gil Macaibay III: Gearing for the Big Time
Patience and continuous research as well as loving your craft, Macaibay knows, are the essentials in running a fashion business. He has dressed all of the city’s beauties such as Miss Teen Philippines Maxine Monasterio, local politicos, supermodel Jasmine Maierhofer, Muslim royalty and the Mindanao elite.
For three years in a row, Macaibay has dressed Cagayan de Oro’s most beautiful women in the annual Miss Kagay-an competition. He also ardently participates in prestigious trade shows such as Kasal.com. Macaibay also stages fashion shoots and fashion spectacles that benefit worthy causes that he heartily supports such as “Doctors on the Runway I and II”, which benefited cancer patients, and a Bi-Annual Gala Show for Street Children of Agora.
“During my high-school years at Xavier University, fashion as a career seemed inevitable. The fad and the colors of the eighties ignited everyone’s interest to be fashionably in,” he recalls. “I personally love Vivienne Westwood. I’m more into the haute couture aesthetic. I love doing more exciting creations. And I’m passionately mastering and polishing my craft.”
Forest Park: Home of Amazing Animal Replicas
AMAZING life-size animal replicas are found at the Forest Park of Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
Within the picnic grounds of Forest Park filled with Pines Trees are found the amazing and exciting must see animals with western and oriental origins.
At the entrance gate of park is a giant life size of a polar bear to amaze the children.
In the play grounds are life size replicas of cows, sheep and other animals.
Inside the picnic grounds where families can dine, eat and enjoy the cool breeze of the park are the black bear, iguana, giraffe, kangaroo, rhinoceros, gorilla, tiger, lion and many other life sized replicas that children can touch, take photos and play with.
They are intricately crafted to look real for the whole family to enjoy and have fun with.
Forest Park also caters to corporate activities like Team Building through their All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rides, the Aqua and Astro ZORBIT and Boungee Bounce.
After experiencing the eco-tourism adventures of your life, dine at their American-Indian designed Café and Restaurant that serves Filipino Gourmet Cuisine.
Entrance fee is only Php50 for adults and Php20 for children, the whole family can already enjoy the picnic grounds and the other paid amenities of Forest Park.
COME AND ENJOY WITH US THE AMENITIES AND THE ECO-ADVENTURE OF FOREST PARK.
For More Information, please call (088) 855-5346.
Source: www.businessweekmindanao.com
Thanks to Ms. Roma Bacolod for the beautiful shots.
Center for Voice Opens in Oro
CAGAYANONS looking for a very good venue where they can hone their talents in singing can fret no more as the Center for Voice will open today to make their dreams come true.
The Center for Voice was conceptualized many years ago by a very talented singer who hails from Cagayan de Oro -- Roy Edward Sinco - who saw the potentials of Cagayanons in all areas of music.
He, being a singer, dreamt of developing young individuals to becoming singing ambassadors, which he used to be one - singing in key cities of America; spreading messages of hope, peace and Christian love through songs. He also dreamt of making voice as an effective instrument to wash away the dusts of everyday life from the souls of adults.
After years of singing professionally here and in the international scenes, Roy finally decided to make his dreams a reality.
Roy, a product of Ryan Cayabyab, Center for Pop and the Conservatory School of Music (PWU), and Ferdinand Velez Batar, his long-time friend and a fresh graduate of MBA from Xavier University who wishes to practice his business acumen in his hometown, forged a formidable team.
The two envisioned a Center for Excellence in Voice Culture in Mindanao where locals can have their talents honed.
With the Center for Voice, talented Cagayanons need not go to Manila to train in schools with quality programs as Cagayan de Oro is proud to have this Center which offers programs at par, if not better, since the team has created an approach that is both scientific and technical - a fusion of Roy's formal trainings, professional experiences and Advanced Materials in vocal mastery.
With these programs, interested individuals not only in Cagayan de Oro but also elsewhere in Mindanao can have the chance to get quality training and become powerhouse singers.
Because of the Center's unique and first-of-a-kind programs, other well-known local artists wanted to be a part of it. Roy Cosing (Keyboardist) and Bebs Vasquez (Classical Guitarist) agreed to hold classes in Piano and Guitar in this very cozy and state-of-the-art Music Center.
Alas! Cagayan de Oro has another new and first of its kind. Something that Cagayanons can be proud of.
The Center for Voice will have its grand opening today, November 10, 5:00 p.m. at the 2nd floor of Gabor-Velez Bldg. in Kauswagan, this city, near Kong Hua School.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on November 10, 2010.
The Center for Voice was conceptualized many years ago by a very talented singer who hails from Cagayan de Oro -- Roy Edward Sinco - who saw the potentials of Cagayanons in all areas of music.
He, being a singer, dreamt of developing young individuals to becoming singing ambassadors, which he used to be one - singing in key cities of America; spreading messages of hope, peace and Christian love through songs. He also dreamt of making voice as an effective instrument to wash away the dusts of everyday life from the souls of adults.
After years of singing professionally here and in the international scenes, Roy finally decided to make his dreams a reality.
Roy, a product of Ryan Cayabyab, Center for Pop and the Conservatory School of Music (PWU), and Ferdinand Velez Batar, his long-time friend and a fresh graduate of MBA from Xavier University who wishes to practice his business acumen in his hometown, forged a formidable team.
The two envisioned a Center for Excellence in Voice Culture in Mindanao where locals can have their talents honed.
With the Center for Voice, talented Cagayanons need not go to Manila to train in schools with quality programs as Cagayan de Oro is proud to have this Center which offers programs at par, if not better, since the team has created an approach that is both scientific and technical - a fusion of Roy's formal trainings, professional experiences and Advanced Materials in vocal mastery.
With these programs, interested individuals not only in Cagayan de Oro but also elsewhere in Mindanao can have the chance to get quality training and become powerhouse singers.
Because of the Center's unique and first-of-a-kind programs, other well-known local artists wanted to be a part of it. Roy Cosing (Keyboardist) and Bebs Vasquez (Classical Guitarist) agreed to hold classes in Piano and Guitar in this very cozy and state-of-the-art Music Center.
Alas! Cagayan de Oro has another new and first of its kind. Something that Cagayanons can be proud of.
The Center for Voice will have its grand opening today, November 10, 5:00 p.m. at the 2nd floor of Gabor-Velez Bldg. in Kauswagan, this city, near Kong Hua School.
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Website: www.edwardsinco.com
First 3D cinema in CdO to open on November 13
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SM Cinema will showcase Avatar 3D during the launching of their first 3D Cinema here in Cagayan de Oro on November 13, 2010, Saturday. Be there at the SM City Cinema 1 on the opening day of SM Cagayan de Oro’s first digital theater. Watch Avatar 3D and be ready for this very exciting experience.
The digital experience is the new approach to enjoy movies. It is a set of equipment consisting of a digital camera projector, sound system, server, storage, delivery mechanism and security processes as defined by the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI), an organization established in March 2002 as a joint venture of the biggest names in the movie industry like Disney, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studios to establish and document voluntary specifications for digital theaters to ensure a uniform and high level of technical performance, reliability and quality control.
A digitally produced or digitally converted movie can be distributed to theaters via satellite, physical media, or fiber optic networks. The digitized movie is stored by a computer/server which “serves” it to a digital projector for each screening of the movie.
SM Digital Theaters use real silver-screens to ensure high-quality light reflection to give you the brightest colors and sharpest pictures.
The SM Digital Theater technology delivers razor-sharp and life-like images for the ultimate in picture quality. Digital theater technology delivers a true digital picture with incredible clarity and vibrant colors every show by casting a range of up 35 million colors; a feat that can never be equaled by any ordinary movie film.
With the SM Cinema’s digital theater technology color fading, jumping and film scratching become obsolete concepts. The SM Digital Theater offers a consistent image with no degradation over time. SM Digital Theaters lets moviegoers enjoy razor-sharp motion pictures every screening, in the way the director’s and producer’s intended them to be delivered. SM Cinema brings this unparalleled picture quality to millions of Filipinos across the archipelago revolutionizing the movie industry. With outstanding, long-lasting picture quality and unparalleled pixel response time, it’s easy to see how SM Digital Theater technology delivers an incredible movie experience that will keep you coming back for more.
In addition, the Dolby digital sound system magnificently creates the unsurpassed total movie experience. SM Digital Theaters boasts its top quality digital surround sound system that delivers amazingly crisp sound quality. Digital surround sound ensures that you will not miss a spoken word, sigh and musical note. It places you at the center of the stage, hearing everything as if you were at the center of every scene. Miscued dialogs, sound lapses are a thing of the past as digital technology ensures that everything is timed and heard perfectly.
Difference between Digital 3D and IMAX
First, there are actually 2 types of IMAX – the normal gigantic IMAX where the screens are projected on humongous screens, and the digital 3d cinema where the screen size is normal, but the images actually look sharper because it is digitally rendered.
In other countries, these 2 IMAX types are priced the same, and some patrons have actually complained. They see the small digital screen and, although it’s in 3D, feel cheated since they expect an IMAX theater to be the gigantic screens they’ve been reading about. The result: they called the smaller IMAX “digital 3d“.
Here in the Philippines, SM never branded their Cinema 1s as IMAX technology. A great deal that comes out of this – the digital 3d theater actually priced lower than the normal IMAX, even as it delivers BETTER quality!
So what’s the difference? – JUST THE SIZE OF THE SCREEN.
Sources:
smcinema.com and cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com
Sources:
smcinema.com and cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com
Starbucks Cagayan de Oro NOW Brewing
Starbucks Coffee indeed has finally opened its first branch in Mindanao last October 30 in Cagayan de Oro City.
Strategically located at the former Parking A of Limketkai Center, just across McDonalds and Missy BonBon, the world’s most popular coffee shop opened new opportunities for locals to have taste of the world’s best coffee (according to Starbucks). Some say their coffee is a little bit pricey, but hey, there’s no harm in trying it just once in your lifetime.
Famous firsts in Starbucks Philippines
Michael Ray
LUZON. The first Starbucks in the Philippines opened in the island of Luzon where the nation's capital is located. It was in December 4, 1997 that the Philippines had its first Starbucks experience in Metro Manila specifically at 6750 Ayala Building, Makati. Aside from coffee, it then became the favorite place for people to chat, study, and the perfect place to find freshly baked pastries.
VISAYAS. Cebu had the first taste of Starbucks in Visayas. It was in 2003 that Ayala Center Cebu became the haven of the Cebuano coffee lovers.
MINDANAO. Starbucks invaded the Mindanao soil last October 30, 2010 through the Golden Heart of Asia... Cagayan de Oro. Specifically situated in Limketkai Center, Mindanao now has another place for the coffee drinkers and the fashionable gossipers who happen to talk about the latest intrigues in coffee shops.
Metro Manila for Luzon, Metro Cebu for Visayas, and Cagayan de Oro for Mindanao... These three major cities are the famous firsts for Starbucks Philippines. Their people are now enjoying the expertly made and the world's most trusted brand of coffee. After all, nothing beats a tall Starbucks treat.
VISAYAS. Cebu had the first taste of Starbucks in Visayas. It was in 2003 that Ayala Center Cebu became the haven of the Cebuano coffee lovers.
MINDANAO. Starbucks invaded the Mindanao soil last October 30, 2010 through the Golden Heart of Asia... Cagayan de Oro. Specifically situated in Limketkai Center, Mindanao now has another place for the coffee drinkers and the fashionable gossipers who happen to talk about the latest intrigues in coffee shops.
Metro Manila for Luzon, Metro Cebu for Visayas, and Cagayan de Oro for Mindanao... These three major cities are the famous firsts for Starbucks Philippines. Their people are now enjoying the expertly made and the world's most trusted brand of coffee. After all, nothing beats a tall Starbucks treat.
Sources:
cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com by damarre
Photos by Michael Ray, Tsadaboys
Budget for Mindanao railway out soon
THE long-overdue Mindanao Railway project will finally be realized through the efforts of Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district).
Rodiguez, who authored House Bill 1855, which calls for the creation of the Mindanao Railways Corporation and for funds for its operation, said that by 2011, at least $1 billion will be released by foreign investors from Germany or China in time for the project's initial construction.
Rodiguez, who authored House Bill 1855, which calls for the creation of the Mindanao Railways Corporation and for funds for its operation, said that by 2011, at least $1 billion will be released by foreign investors from Germany or China in time for the project's initial construction.
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He said Congress has approved his bill and the money is now being released for the railway project to continue its operation.
"The ongoing project is expected to be finished sooner but not in time for the Laguindingan International Airport, which is about to be finished," Rodriguez said.
He said contractors will not rush the billion-dollar project as they will make sure that it will be state-of-the-art and one of its kind in Mindanao.
Rodriguez said they are already in the process of doing civil works, where they will pay lot owners and the indigenous people for the road right of way.
"This project is expected to cut off travel time within different cities in Mindanao by at least 50 percent aside from providing comfort to passengers. No hassles," Rodriguez said.
The feasibility study of the Mindanao Railway project started in 2003 and Rodriguez said they hope to finish it before his term ends.
The Mindanao Railway project is estimated to cost P66.5 billion (US$1.33 billion) and would be implemented in four phases with the initial route to start from Laguindingan and end in Cagayan de Oro City. It aims to cut the present 90-minute bus travel time between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City to just about 15 to 20 minutes.
The railway is expected to link urban centers like Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Zamboanga, Pagadian, Dipolog, Marawi, Cotabato and Davao. ()
Source:
He said Congress has approved his bill and the money is now being released for the railway project to continue its operation.
"The ongoing project is expected to be finished sooner but not in time for the Laguindingan International Airport, which is about to be finished," Rodriguez said.
He said contractors will not rush the billion-dollar project as they will make sure that it will be state-of-the-art and one of its kind in Mindanao.
Rodriguez said they are already in the process of doing civil works, where they will pay lot owners and the indigenous people for the road right of way.
"This project is expected to cut off travel time within different cities in Mindanao by at least 50 percent aside from providing comfort to passengers. No hassles," Rodriguez said.
The feasibility study of the Mindanao Railway project started in 2003 and Rodriguez said they hope to finish it before his term ends.
The Mindanao Railway project is estimated to cost P66.5 billion (US$1.33 billion) and would be implemented in four phases with the initial route to start from Laguindingan and end in Cagayan de Oro City. It aims to cut the present 90-minute bus travel time between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City to just about 15 to 20 minutes.
The railway is expected to link urban centers like Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Zamboanga, Pagadian, Dipolog, Marawi, Cotabato and Davao. ()
Source:
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 29, 2010.
by Nicole J. Managbanag
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