Cagayan de Oro City together with Iligan City has been declared as in the State of Calamity. Reported around 17:20, 2011/12/17.

Emergency Action, Funds, & Donation

Major Credit Cards (find button below)/Paypal Donations now accepted for individuals who are willing to help instantly.

Through the youth organization of Misamis Oriental Go Family Association or Liong Tek Next Gen helping fellow Kagay-anon Sendong victims and survivors in every way they can - AssistCDO. Paypal ID: assistcdo@gmail.com or use this button below:

(Secure via Paypal)

Through ONE CDO / Support ONE CDO Campaign. Please specify what or where your donor is for… if you want to send portion to Iligan City. We can channel them for you. Thank you.

(Secure via Paypal)

DSWD welcomes volunteers. Inquire at the following DSWD offices:DSWD National Resource Operation Center
NAIA Chapel Road, Pasay City (beside Airport Police Department and back of Air Transportation Office)
Tel. Nos.: (02) 852-8081, (02) 851-2681
Mobile No.: (0918) 930-2356

DSWD Field Office 10
Masterson Avenue, Upper Carmen
Cagayan de Oro City
Tel. Nos. (088) 858-8134, (088) 858-6333
Mobile No. (0906) 615-0095 c/o Manny Borres

DSWD also accepts cash donations at these bank accounts:

Land Bank of the Philippines
Peso: DSWD Donation – 3122-1011-84
Dollar: DSWD Donation – 3124-0055-81

Donations may also be sent via GCash. Text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>MPIN<space>DSWD and send to 2882. Example: DONATE 1000 1234 DSWD

Philippine Red Cross
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
PO Box 280, Manila 2803
Tel. No: 527-0000
Email: prc@redcross.org.ph

Philippine Red Cross accepts cash donations at these bank accounts:

Banco De Oro (BDO)
Peso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Peso: 4991-0036-52
Dollar: 004994-0103-15
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Metrobank
Peso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM

Philippine National Bank (PNB)
Peso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Unionbank of the Philippines
Peso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090
Swift Code: UNPHPHMM

To donate via SMS, text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart). For G-Cash, text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882.

You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Red Cross also accepts cash donations at any of the 1,500 Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops nationwide.

For more info, visit Red Cross’ Donate Now page.

GMA Kapuso Foundation
Kapuso Foundation’s Operation Bayanihan in Cagayan de Oro accepts rice, instant noodles, canned goods, bottled water, clothing, and medicines:

GMA Kapuso Foundation Operation Bayanihan Command Post
Capitol University Gym, Corrales Ext., Cagayan de Oro City.
Mobile No.: (0919) 574-9835 c/o Armi Sobremisana

For those in Metro Manila and other areas, you may send cash donations to:

GMA Kapuso Foundation
2nd Floor Kapuso Center
GMA Network Center
EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. Nos.: (02) 928-4299, (02) 928-9351

The foundation also accepts donations via its bank accounts under the name GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.:

Metrobank
Peso: 3-098-51034-7
Dollar: 2-098-00244-2
Swift Code: MBTC PH MM

United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)
Peso: 115-184777-2 or 160-111277-7
Dollar: 01-115-301177-9 or 01-160-300427-6

BDO
Peso Savings: 469-0022189
Dollar Savings: 469-0072135
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Note: Bank collects service fee

PNB
Peso: 121-003200017
Dollar: 121-003200025
Swift Code: PNB MPH MM

Note: Bank collects service fee

ABS-CBN Foundation
ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya accepts in-kind donations at:

ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.,
Mother Ignacia cor. Eugenio Lopez St.,
Diliman, Quezon City.

Cash donations may be deposited to the following accounts under the name ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya:

BDO
Peso: 39301-14199
Dollar: 39300-81622
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

PNB
Peso: 419-539-5000-13
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Peso: 3051-1127-75
Dollar: 3054-0270-35
Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Alagang Kapatid Foundation
TV5′s Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc. accepts cash donations  through its bank accounts:

BDO
Peso: 005310-410164

BPI
Peso: 1443-05333-2

Donations in kind may be sent to News5 Aksyon Center, TV5 office in San Bartlolome, Novaliches, Quezon City.

For more info, please call (02) 938-6393.

RockEd Philippines
Donations to Rock Ed Philippines’ potable water fund for Cagayan de Oro may be deposited to the following bank account:

BPI
Peso: 3080-0073-44
Branch: Loyola Heights

Tulong Kabataan
The volunteer and relief network of the National Union of Students of the Philippines and other youth organizations accepts relief goods:

No. 89 K-7 Street, Kamias, Quezon City
Mobile No.: (0926) 170-3655 c/o Vanessa; (0947) 316-8407 c/o Rainier; and (0932) 401-5588 c/o Athena

Cash donations may also be deposited to following bank account under the National Union of Students of the Philippines – Head Office, Inc.:

Chinabank
Peso: 107-248551-3
Branch: Quezon Avenue

More info at the NUSP website.

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines
Tel. No.: (02) 376-7330
Mobile No: (0910) 495-0095
Email: nujphil@gmail.com

The NUJP is also collecting donations for media workers in areas hit hard by Sendong:

Metrobank
Peso: 229-722-9507-458

Smart Communications
Smart subscribers all over the country may donate to Smart’s Baha Fund by transferring funds to Smart Money account number 5577 5130 6822 1104. Donors may also deposit cash to the same Smart Money account number in any BDO branch nationwide or through Hapinoy and Cebuana Lhuillier outlets.

 

Volunteers Needed

DSWD Cagayan de Oro (Masterson Rd, Upper Carmen) to repack and deliver relief goods.

Call +639066150095 and +63 8822 8588892

Capitol University Gym – Please look for Ms. Armi Sobremisana.

In Iligan: MSU-IIT, Iligan City National High School. More info for Iligan help – Click here.

Additional Info:

SMART LIBRE TAWAG, INTERNET and CELLPHONE CHARGING at the PHILCOM OFFICE, MAX SUNIEL ST. CARMEN (RIGHT BESIDE ACSAT GYM), CAGAYAN DE ORO.

Globe Advisory: Libreng tawag centers tomorrow: 18 Dec, 6AM to 6PM.

Everyone please share this form to people whom you know may be looking for missing relatives, friends or loved ones. Use this form to submit names and important information that may help the ‘search and rescue teams’ in locating these missing people. — http://bit.ly/rMG3iK

 

For those who wish to be added to the list for donations/relief operations please feel free to comment here.
Will constantly update this blog post as much as I can.

For those who do not know where to send in your food and clothing, the evacuation centers are the public schools, barangay halls, and barangay covered courts.

Let’s help CDO and Iligan!

It was 2009 when they started to write their own songs. Some of the songs were based on some of their personal lives and their experiences as a group and each song they release to the public, never fails to be a hit thus creating many more opportunities for themselves like mainstream media features and guesting.

They decided to change their name as Almost Satellite, last 2010, in accordance with their current band genre and existing band members. Ever since then, in every event they get to perform in, they have been known in doing a great job in bringing the house down.

Their music is labeled as post-rock-alternative – a sub-genre of rock music. Characterized by the influence and use of instruments associated with guitar rhythms as melodic and textures, with post drum and bass style, and high vocal pitch and scream.

Almost Satellite’s current line-up consists of Tyrone Encabo (vocals), Bam Roa (guitar), Tatski Lagrosas (bass), Jopax Arendain (guitar), and Jedi Dela Cruz (drums).

November 2011, they finished recording their debut album “The Final Cut” with 8 original singles and 2 music videos of their current hit tracks – “As You Sleep” and “Sleepless Streets”.

Witness as they take the stage and launch their first album, “The Final Cut”, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Punchbowl-Karomata together with the best Cagayan de Oro and Iligan indie bands. Show starts 8pm.

LIKE Almost Satellite on Facebook

Photo by: Mr. Jerry Suello

December 3, 2011 was the day I got the chance to meet, for the first time, multi award-winning Filipino actor, hailed “Box-Office King” (2007-2008), a model, and occasional TV host, Mr. ‘Ingat’ himself, John Lloyd Cruz!

Photo by: Mr. Jerry Suello

Prior to meeting his fans at the Atrium of Limketkai Mall, the actor had a lunch press conference with the members of the Cagayan de Oro media at Marco Hotel where I and 4 other CDOBloggers members were given the chance to meet and greet him.

I was given the chance to ask him a question and this was my question: “This coming 2012, what are the 5 things or people na gusto mong pag-Ingatan?“ His first answer was his Job, as for the next four…check out the video below:

Video from Mindanaoan

Nikki Godino of the Biogesic team said they already had a series of fans day in several areas of the country, particularly Cebu, Davao, and Bacolod. She said that they made it a point to consider Cagayan de Oro as their last stop since John Lloyd and Biogesic have many loyal fans here.

John Lloyd encouraged everyone to use Biogesic as it is very safe and effective. He also said that Biogesic has been an essential part of his successful career life for five years now. He suggests to keep at least one or a few with you anywhere you go, because no one knows when a headache would strike. When one has no headache, one would be more effective at work.

John Lloyd had also listed five things for 2012:
1) looking forward to another year with Biogesic
2) wants to have a movie with Angel Locsin
3) wants to work in television thru a teleserye
4) looking for more time to travel
5) hopes to come back in Cagayan de Oro. (ain’t that sweet?)

Here are some photos from the fans day that took place at the Atrium of Limketkai Mall:

some of the fans who waited patiently for him to arrive.

A lucky fan gets a hug from Lloydie

Click here for some of my takes from the event

Watch out for the detailed story of the photo below. What really happened with fellow CDOBlogger – Mindanaoan and JLC!

Special thanks to Donna Ocampo and Juvie Galve for making this possible for us.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 Coronation Night

Kagayanon America Atega bags Miss Congeniality (Mutya Miss Friendship) in the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 Pageant!

Almost 2 weeks ago, I blogged about a friend – America Atega -  a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, who made it to the 2011 Mutya ng Pilipinas Pageant – Read about it here.

Last December 2, 2011 was the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 Coronation Night, the event took place at The Arena, San Juan City, program started around 7PM. There were 30 official candidates and one of them is from Cagayan de Oro City.

Here are some photos of her during the coronation night – from the OPMB Worldwide page:

British-Filipino Vickie Marie Rushton from Bacolod was crowned the Mutya ng Pilipinas-International, Filipino-American Felicia Baron won the Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism title, German-Filipino Diana Sunshine Rademann of Puerto Princesa was proclaimed first runner-up, and Filipino-American Tifani Alexandra Grimes as second runner-up.

Bea Santiago, who represented the Filipino community in Canada, was proclaimed Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities – a title that is reserved for overseas-based bets.

There were seven overseas Filipino communities who sent representatives to this year’s national competition.

Vickie Marie Rushton, 19, bagged a couple of special awards – Mutya ng Sheridan Beach Resort, Mutya ng Zen Institute, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Mags Clothing or Best in Casual Wear, and Mutya ng Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant.

Diana Sunshine Rademann was also proclaimed Mutya ng Puerto Princesa Underground River and Mutya ng Ever Bilena.

And last but not the least, our representative, America Atega bagged Miss Congeniality (Mutya Miss Friendship)! Congrats Sweet!

Here are the winners:

The Mutya ng Pilipinas 2011 delayed telecast will be at Studio 23, on December 11, 2011, 9PM.

BenMore Four Casks Blended Scotch Whisky is the newest whiskey that is produced and distilled in Scotland. A deluxe Scotch Whisky which puts attention to details. Matured in four different types of Oak Casks to achieve depth and complexity to match the standards of whisky drinkers…

BenMore is made by DIAGEO, a leader in the liquor industry who also own popular brands such as Johnnie Walker, J & B, and Smirnoff Vodka. BenMore‘s alcohol content is 40%. It’s bottle and box are embossed with the iconic stag that symbolizes leadership, superiority, and masculinity. Unlike most whiskies, BenMore Scotch Whisky is very affordable at a suggested retail price of only PhP 350.00-395.00 per bottle, depending on where you are in the Philippines. It is exclusively imported and distributed in the Philippines by Global Noble International Corporation.

For those who are wondering, a BenMore 700ml contains about 22 shots that you can enjoy in different ways such as BenMore Straight Up/On the Rocks, with Water, with Iced Tea, with Tonic or Soda, and with Cola.

For more details on BenMore Four Casks Blended Scotch Whisky, visit their upcoming website at www.benmorescotchwhisky.com.

Below are some photos from our official photographer that night, Mr. Fadi Ismail of XFM Photography, Mindanaoan, and yours truly:

Here’s BenMore Scotch Whisky’s Brand Ambassador Borgy Manotoc during the press conference.

CDOBloggers 2011 President, Edward Ragpala II, of Edulosophy threw out the first question to CEO Edwin Ong. He asked to provide a reason why they chose Borgy as the brand ambassador. Video of the answer to follow.

Borgy with a few of the CDOBloggers at Generations Bar

BenMore Scotch Whisky on the rocks and BenMore with Iced-tea behind it.

Both ways works for me. It was my first time to drink whisky and I can say that BenMore is smooth, goes all the way down when you drink it, you don’t do the funny face (squirmin?) after drinking, like what most hard liquors do to you. Drinks were unlimited for us that night that we wish we could have given away to the other alcoholics but there weren’t much out that night! LOL

After the dinner-presscon at Generations, we moved to the first bar on the bar tour list, Club Pulse. There wasn’t much people partying because it was a Friday. But we still managed to make the night better. We had reserved seats at the VIP lounges, center booth of Club Pulse. Below are some photos at Pulse:

The crowd that night at pulse, and that’s already around 11pm.
I know Kagay-anons! It should be packed right? Well it wasn’t.. Now, moving on…

There was a short game that night.. the best sexy dancer gets a shirt! Photo below were the participants.

By the way, the girl in green won this game.

And yes, we are that close! Not! hehehe. But seriously, Borgy, I hope you had fun!

Last stop, Club Tilt… We were a bit shocked because it was a weekend and after payday to be exact, and no one was around! Only a few people got to witness this event and got free unlimited taste. Tsk! Anyway, at Club Tilt, there was a mini game where there were 5 different types of glasses, and each participant had to get one pingpong ball in each. Successful participant gets a bottle! But there were none. They only got shirts.

Party ended at around 2:30AM and we had yet another photoshoot together with Borgy and CEO Edwin Ong before they head home.

Thank you sir Jon Cuenca for the exclusive invite! Till next project

Drink Moderately and Responsibly!

Besigan is 52 kilometers away from the city proper and most of the people in the area are farmers with no regular transportation except dump trucks from the city government to help the people transport their farm products. Before Cadayunan Primary School was approved last March 2011, children had to walk 12 kilometers everyday to and from the nearest school resulting to most of them skipping school and eventually stop.

The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization promotes Beauty and Tourism within the greater Asia Pacific with the direct participation of the Overseas Filipino Communities, this being a distinct component of its National Pageant Event. The Organization is motivated and inspired by its guiding thrust to assist in promoting Tourism, Social Responsibility, Fashion, and Beauty pageantry.

The winners of the Mutya ng Pilipinas will represent Philippines in the elite international competitions of Miss Asia Pacific, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Tourism International. The pageant also selects the country’s delegates to the Queen of the Year and Top Model of the World.

Sounds pretty amazing? Well, guess what? A fellow Kagay-anon got in to the 30 shortlisted candidates for this pageant. Her name is America “Sweet” Atega. She is a graduate of Special Education in Xavier University and taking up Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education at MUST.

Here she is!

Before she left for the pageant last Monday, November 21, 2011, she got news that she just got licensed! That, and a trifling support from the Cagayan de Oro government and the people. I think we can do better CDO!

We want to express our gratitude to Congressman Rufus Rodriguez, Congressman Maximo Rodriguez Jr., Governor Oscar Moreno, Mr. George Goking, Atty. Sam Tan, Mimi Pimentel, and Gil Macaibay III. And to all those who secretly supported.

As of the moment, America is now at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, where the swimsuit and talent portion of the pageant will take place. They will head back to Manila on the 30th for the prejudging and the much awaited coronation night on December 2, 2011

You can help by casting your vote for her, online. Voting is done via Facebook to ensure single vote per fan.

Here are the steps:

1. Find OPMB worldwide on Facebook (or click this link).
2. Click ‘Like’ button.
3. Vote for America Atega

Lastly, share this info to your friends who are willing to help.

Goodluck Sweet! Make Cagayan de Oro and the whole Northern Mindanao Proud!

For those who don’t watch GMA7 or don’t have time to watch all the local television shows, here’s a quick description of the show ‘Protégé‘… Protégé is a Reality-Talent Search with 10 legendary music icons grooming their own bets to be music’s biggest phenomenon.

The 10 legendary mentors are: Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Jay-R, Rachelle Ann Go, Aiza Seguerra, Joey Generoso of Side A, Imelda Papin, Claire dela Fuente, Rey Valera, and Gloc 9.

Guess what? Fellow Kagay-anon Krizza Neri made it there and she is now dubbed as the RNB Sistah. And her mentor? Is none other than the award winning singer-songwriter/actress, Aiza Seguerra!

Krizza Neri, thank you for making the Cagayan de Oro people proud! We are here to support you!

Here’s a link to Krizza Neri‘s latest performance which is a duet with mentor Aiza Seguerra herself: Mentor Aiza Seguerra & Protégé Krizza\’s duet

Don’t forget to Like Krizza Neri‘s Fan Page to get recent updates.

And here’s how you can vote for her:

PROTEGE KRIZZA send to
2344 for Globe, TM and Sun
367 for Smart and TnT

Voting is open during Live Gala, every Sunday from 8-10pm.

Let’s help her win Kagay-anon‘s!

Calling all Kagay-anon’s! Let’s support the first ever Halloween Fun Run here in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) that is happening this coming October 28, 2011 at SM City – Cagayan de Oro. Proceeds of this event will help support the Isang Litrong Liwanag Project which aims to bring the eco-friendly Solar Bottle Bulb to underprivileged communities nationwide.

Here are the details:

Halloween Fun Run 2011 @ CDO
October 28, 2011 @ 6PM
SM City, Cagayan De Oro
2K/5K

Registration Fee:
2K – PHP 250.00
5K – PHp 350.00
- Race Kit includes Discount Coupons, Race Bib, and SM Bag
- Everyone is REQUIRED to wear their best costume and run for your light!
COME EARLY AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES! Let’s have fun and share love at the same time.

Info about the Photo Contest for this event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenFunRun
Registration is PHp150.00 at the SM registration booth, near ROTTI store. Amount is good for 2 photo entries.

For Inquiries, contact:
Joe Marloun Yap (0917-7120506 )
Jeminah Ruth Ferrer (0917-7264313)

For more information about the Isang Litrong Liwanag Project visit their website at:  http://www.isanglitrongliwanag.org/

Why promote Solar Energy in Mindanao?

- Solar is the fastest technology that can be deployed to address capacity shortage.

- Solar is the cheaper alternative than fossil-based generation

- Solar is the best complement for Mindanao hydros

- Solar is the only technology that can realize upstream and downstream local jobs

CEPALCO urges the people to support the renewable energy in Mindanao thru Solar Power Plants. For more than a decade now, they have been very active in developing alternative and indigenous resources for power generation such as hydro resources, solar photovoltaic and biomass-fired generation facilities to meet its increasing demand requirements and to augment the increasingly non-dependable central generation facilities of its major power supplier.

Cepalco already commissioned the 1MWp Solar Pholtovoltaic Plant located in Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City and is the developing world’s largest Solar Power Plant and this is also the very first Solar Power Plant in the Philippines. They also commissioned the 7MW Bubunawan River hydro plant in the municipalities of Libona and Baungon, Bukidnon in 2001. Despite those existing renewable and indigenous resources still the servicing areas of Cepalco or the whole Mindanao is still short in power capacity and all the time Mindanao is in Red Alert when it comes to power generation.

There are recent studies by the Manila Observatory that Mindanao will be drier in the coming years. So as an alternative to renewable energy sources like the hydro power plant, Solar Power plant is the answer during the dry seasons. We already have the first in the Philippines Solar power plant located in Cagayan de Oro by Cepalco but a 1MWp power plant cannot sustain the whole city of CDO alone even though it is the largest in this developing country.

For that reason, Cepalco is pushing for putting up another 10 MWp solar power plant in Mindanao located specifically at the proposed 10-hectare solar park in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. The project would be constructed over a period of at least five years and would use the best available solar technology in the market. It is expected to supply at least 14 million kWh of electricity annually to its distribution network.

That is why we need to install a Solar Energy Power Plant for Mindanao and as for the issue of another increase in your electric bill, Solar power is again the answer to reduce our electricity bills in the up coming years because of the Renewable Energy Law through the Feed-in Tariff Allowance or (FIT-All).

Let us all support Renewable Energy in Mindanao, support the Solar Energy in Mindanao.

Like their page: http://www.facebook.com/SolarEnergyPhilippines

…and there are some new WP Theme uploads at Sharedwp, check them out.

Categories and Registration Fees:

• 21 Km  P1,500 (with jersey, timing chip & finisher’s medal  (inclusive of Whitewater Rafting and Lunch)
• 21 Km  P600 (with jersey, timing chip & finisher’s medal)
• 10 Km  P500 (with jersey, timing chip)
• 5 Km    P400 (with jersey, timing chip)
• 2 Km Walk       P300 (with jersey)

Registration centers: Max Restaurant, La Cabana Spa

Routes: Divisoria Kiosk (Start and Finish Line)

• 21 Km – Divisoria Kiosk -Velez St. – Marcos Bridge – Kauswagan – Bulua – Opol
• 10 Km – Divisoria Kiosk -Velez St. – Marcos Bridge – Kauswagan – Bulua
• 5 Km – Divisoria Kiosk- – Velez St. – Marcos Bridge – Kauswagan
• 2 Km –  Divisoria Kiosk – Velez St.

Route Map:

Cash Prizes and Awards:
21 Km Run Male                        Female
Champion:            P8,000 + Medal        P8,000 + Medal
2nd Place:            P5,000 + Medal        P5,000 + Medal
3rd Place:             P3,000 + Medal        P3,000 + Medal

10 Km Run
Champion:            P5,000 + Medal        P5,000 + Medal
2nd Place:            P3,000 + Medal        P3,000 + Medal
3rd Place:             P2,000 + Medal        P2,000 + Medal

5 Km Run
Champion:            P3,000 + Medal        P3,000 + Medal
2nd Place:            P2,000 + Medal        P2,000 + Medal
3rd Place:             P1,000 + Medal        P1,000 + Medal

4th to 10th placers in all run categories will receive medals. All registered finishers will receive certificates.

Core Events

August 19 to 28, 4:00 PM
Halad sa Lambagohan – Rodelsa Circle, Paseo Del Rio

August 21, 5:00 AM
Kagay-an Festival Run – Divisoria Kiosk

August 22 to 28, 10:00 AM
Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair 2011 – Liketkai Rotunda

August 24, 7:00 PM
Ms. Kagay-an Coronation Night – Limketkai Atrium

August 7, 3:00 PM
Swimwear Competition – N Hotel

August 13, 6:00 PM
Casual Wear Competition – City Tourism Hall

August 14, 4:00 PM
Talent Competition – SM City CDO

August 21, 6:00 PM
Mags on the Catwalk – Limketkai Atrium

August 25, 1:00 PM
PE Rhythmic Dance Festival – Pelaez Sports Center

August 26, 8:00 AM
Folkloric Dance Competition: “Plowtawo” & Dance Showcase – Pelaez Sports Center

August 26, 5:00 PM
Kalo Parade Competition – SM City

August 26, 9:00 PM
SM City Kagay-an Pyro Festival – SM City

August 27, 7:00 AM
5th Golden Float Parade Competition – Main City Streets

The Kagay-an Festival 2011

The Cagayan de Oro City in partnership with Promote CDO Foundation, Inc. present KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL 2011 in celebration of the city’s annual grand fiesta. The festival comprises of different core events and culminates on August 28, the feast of her beloved patron, St. Augustine. Core events organized by Promote CDO and partner organizations are the rallying points for a campaign to promote Cagayan de Oro City and the surrounding areas globally as an investment and tourism destination.

The first Lunar Eclipse of 2011 & the longest in nearly 11 years happened before dawn today. Here’s a photo by Fadi Ismail taken from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

2011 Total Lunar Eclipse Photo by Fadi Ismail, taken Thursday, June 16, 2011, Cagayan de Oro City

Here’s a video of it happening:

Time Start: Rotational 2 hours and 30 mins.
NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers
Subject: Brownout Schedules for April 26 to 28, 2011 DUE to NGCP’s Power Curtailments in Mindanao

Relative to the continuing power supply curtailments imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Phils. [NGCP] all over Mindanao due to the limited power supply in the entire Mindanao area because of the maintenance shutdown of NPC’s Pulangi Hydro Plant in Bukidnon, below is the load shedding schedule [2 hours & 30 minutes rotating brownouts] within the CEPALCO service area covering April 26 to 29, 2011.

Again, CEPALCO would like to caution customers that the actual switch off and switch on time may vary from the announced schedule depending on the actual load curtailment levels imposed by NGCP on CEPALCO.

Dates: April 26 [Tues] & 28 [Thurs]
Time of Brownout:
10:00am to 12:30 noon – GROUP 6
12:30pm to 3:00pm – GROUP 5
3:00pm to 5:30pm – GROUP 7
5:30pm to 8:00pm – GROUP 1

Dates: April 27 [Wed] & 29 [Fri]
10:00am to 12:30 noon – GROUP 2
12:30pm to 3:00pm – GROUP 3
3:00pm to 5:30pm – GROUP 4
5:30pm to 8:00pm – GROUP 8

GROUP 1 Areas :
1. Portions of Carmen: along vicinities of Villarin St. towards portion of Canitoan-Pagatpat Road; including Cathedral School of Technology, Golden Village, City Hospital-DOH Area, COWD reservoir and Seriña St. from Villarin St. down to Madonna and Child Hospital.
2. M.Suniel St. from Villarin St. down towards portion of Mabolo St.; including Matilde Neri St., Dabatian St. and Cagayan de Oro College area; and; portion of Lirio St. area.
3. Portions of Upper Carmen, including SM CITY; PRYCE HOTEL; SPUM & SEARSOLIN.

GROUP 2 Areas :
1. Agora, Osmena, Lapasan all the way to the Gusa Overpass areas.

GROUP 3 Areas :
1. Puntod to Macabalan
2. Bulua to Iponan and Pueblo areas

GROUP 4 Areas :
1. Portions of Natumulan, greater Tagoloan proper, all the Barangays of Baluarte, Pulot, Sugbongcogon, and Gracia, Tagoloan
2. All the Barangays of Sta. Cruz, Mohon, Sta. Ana, and Sto. Rosario, Tagoloan including Kimaya, Villanueva.
3. All of Villanueva and Jasaan, Misamis Oriental.

GROUP 5 Areas :
1. Along Hayes St. from Camaman-an towards V.Roa St. up to corner J.Ramonal Ext., including Pinikitan, Adela, Balangiao area, Quirino St. and Yacapin Ext.; portions of Macasandig, XU Grade School areas.
2. Along J.Ramonal Ext. from Sto. Niño, Cogon towards V.Roa St., R.Chavez St. up to Corrales Ave. corner A.Luna St.; D. Velez St & Yacapin St.
3. Along Corrales Ave. towards FICCO, Nazareth, including Yacapin Street Towards Capistrano St..

GROUP 6 Areas :
1. Greater portion of the City Poblacion along and bounded by Hayes St., Mortola St., JR Borja St. including S.Daumar St. up to corner JR. Borja St., Aguinaldo St. up to corner Justo Ramonal St.,
2. Along Pabayo St.; including portions of C. Pacana St., JR Borja St., Gomez St., C.Taal St., T.Neri St., Abejuela St., Hayes St. and Gaerlan St. from Pabayo St..
3. Hayes St. from corner A.Velez St. towards City Hall area & Burgos St., along T.Chavez St. from Burgos St. up to Tiano Bros. St. – including portions of Tiano Bros. St., Rizal St., Capistrano St. from Hayes St.; and; Dolores St..
4. Along Burgos St. from T.Chavez St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Abejuela St., T.Neri St., Cruz Taal St. and Gomez St. from Burgos St..
5. Surroundings along Mabini St. from corner A.Velez St. towards Capistrano St. up to corner Gomez St. including portions of Tiano Bros. St. from Mabini St.; Yacapin St. from Capistrano St. towards Burgos St.; and; C.Pacana St., JR Borja St. and Gomez St. from Capistrano St.
6. Along Pabayo and T. Saco Streets from Dolores towards Clementino Chaves St. up to 15th-26th St., Nazareth; Greater portion of Macasandig, all of Tibasak, all the way to Taguanao

GROUP 7 Areas :
1. Portions of Carmen along Yacal St. towards Lirio St., Vamenta Blvd., Waling-waling St. upto GSIS area including Ferrabrel St., Mango St. and portion of Rosal St. and Marigold St.
2. All of Kauswagan proper including Fairlane Village and portion of Capisnon, Bonbon and Bayabas.
3. Isla de Oro.
4. Along Montalban St. from near Tiano Bros. St. towards Burgos St., del Pilar St. and Magsaysay St. including portions of Macahambus St. and Abellanosa St. from Burgos St..
5. Portions of A.Luna St. from corner Corrales Ave.; towards vicinities along A.Velez St. upto corner Mabini St. including portion of: Makahambus St. from A.Velez St. and Tiano Bros. St. from Macahambus St.

GROUP 8 Areas :
1. Greater portion of Carmen along Lirio St., from Trinity St., towards Oak St., Max Suniel St., Vamenta Blvd, up to cor. Jasmin St. including Waterlily St. and the Carmen market area.
2. Along Mabolo St. from Lirio St. towards corner Rosal St. including portion of Marigold St. .
3. Portions of Carmen: vicinities along Vamenta Blvd. from Fernandez St. towards greater part of Ilaya including Zayas St. up to Callos-Elloso St.: portions of Ipil St. and Mahogany St. from Fernandez St.; and; Seriña St. from COA towards Gumamela Ext.St., Guani Coliseum (former O.Roa’s) and Maharlika Police Station.
4. All of Macanhan, Carmen towards all of Lower Balulang.

We hope all CEPALCO customers & the public in general will be guided by this announcement. Thank you.

Released by:

Marilyn A. Chavez
Senior Manager
Customer & Community Relations Dept.