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Arts & Sciences muse is new Miss Liceo University Games

(From Left) Liceo de Cagayan University Cultural Affairs Director Owen Jaen, Miss Cagayan de Oro 2013 Amadea Piatti, Newly crowned Liceo U Miss University Games 2014 Cinderella Faye Obeñita, a second year Communications student, Miss Cagayan de Oro 2014 Beatrice Alvarez, and Liceo U Ms Intrams 2013 Julee ann Marie Bourgoin pose for posterity during the coronation night of the university's Ms University Games 2014 at the Liceo U Civic Center, September 22. [Photo Supplied]

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er statuesque figure, beauty, personality and unwavering grace made her clinch the sought after title of Miss Liceo University Games 2014.

Cinderella Faye Obeñita, a second year Communications student of Liceo de Cagayan University bested thirteen other muses from other colleges and basic education department in a jam-packed Liceo Civic Center last September 22. Cindy as she is called by her family and peers is a ramp model and local brand

ambassador. She plans to become a journalist after completing her studies. Her feat is a back-to-back win for the College of Arts & Sciences after following the reign of Julee Ann Marie Bourgoin, also a Communications major.

The grand coronation night saw a bevy of personalities from the university and the city. The deans of the different colleges and departments were in full attendance.

Also showing their support are the Licean personalities that are also

making a name in the local fashion, beauty and creative industries such as Campus Ambassador Vince Clenuar, 2013 ABS-CBN Barangay Gwapo Paul James Pagalan, 2014 Barangay Gwapo Hussein Muhamad, 2014 Man of Himologan, Miss Cagayan de Oro 2nd Runner-Up Keena Alyssa Prell Dacubor, Miss Kagay-an 2012 Greane Trisha Mendoza, 2013 Miss Kagay-an Amadea Lucia Piatti and 2014 Miss Cagayan de Oro Beatrice Alvarez. CDO designers Juniel Doring and Boogie Musni Rivera, pho-

tographer Lauriel Dela Cruz also added more glitz and glamor to the affair.

The Miss Liceo University Games is an annual search for the ultimate intramural muse and a highly anticipated event for the students and pageant enthusiasts around the city.

25 studes serve as city youth officials

By MARK FRANCISCO, Assistant Lifestyle Editor

TWENTY-five high school students who are all peer leaders in their respective campuses are currently serving this week as city officials.

Spearheaded by Rotary District 3870 and Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro, the Rotary Youth officials are given the chance to act as city government caretakers for a whole week along with their counterpart adult mentors.

Serving as City Hall officials starting last Monday are the following: Youth Mayor Christian Rey Alison (Kauswagan National High School), Youth Vice Mayor John Samuel Yap (Gusa Regional Science High School), Youth Councilors Shaira Baltazar (Xavier University High School), Haniefah

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Tomarangga (Marymount Academy), Kiarra Neri (International School), Math Rustom Abellar (Indahag National High School), Kesiah Praise Matiga (Bright Rock School), Alexcel Urtal (East Gusa High School), Simon Luib (St. Mary’s School), Shaira Mae Relevo (Carmen National High School), Jessa Mae Bahian

(Fisher Valley Academy), Medelyn Deloso (Puntod National High School), Apple Jane Mabao (Iponan National High School), Sean Benedique Auditor (Corpus Christi School), A.G. Centenice Galvez (Bugo National High School), Vincent Ken Zapanta YOUTH OFFICIALS | Page C2

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Cebu Pacific supports Mactan-Cebu Airport expansion

Abandoned & Rejected H

ave you ever felt the feeling of being abandoned and rejected?

How did it made you feel?

What would you do if the abandonment and rejection came from the person you love the most?

If ever you were abandoned or rejected in the past, this blog is specially written for you.

Last Sunday’s episode for CHINK POSITIVE, I can say this can be one of our best episodes for the year 2014.

Why can I say that?

We were able to be given the opportunity to be visited by a multi-awarded actress (4 best actress and 2 supporting actress awards) in the person of no other than Miss. Aiko Melendez.

No nonsense no holds barred interview was granted to us. Stories after stories, revelation after revelation, some of them were so personal, no one knew it happened.

Aiko spilled everything on how she felt as a child when her departed father Jimmy Melendez, left her in Japan to seek a better career in the Philippines. Three years passed, she never received a letter or heard from her father. (Take note: This happened during the early 80’s where internet and texting are non-existent.) Aiko and her mother decided to pack up their bags and tried to look for her dad in Manila. This was no easy task since they do not have any close relatives in Manila. They had to squat and live at her ninang’s house.

Since the ninang was not also that well-off and didn’t have enough space in their place. They just settled living under the steps of the ladder of the house. Money was also scarce since the mom was only working as a nurse.

BILIBID BOYS During the search, Aiko

and her mom discovered that her father was then an established actor / matinee idol who was pushed to stardom by the movie “Bilibid Boys.” Another painful thing they discovered was that the father started a new relationship with another woman. But the one that really brought so much pain and resentment to Aiko was when her father denied on public TV that he had a family and a daughter. (It was that season when actors were not allowed to divulge that they have a family or else their career will be over.)

ABANDONED & REJECTED First they were abandoned, then, rejected.

The feeling of rejection coming from a father can be most painful thing a child can experience. The protector then became the offender. Aiko openly shared, the feelings of rejection that lead to resentment, and her prolonged resentment led to anger, and anger continually fed led to unforgiveness and bitterness. Because of this incident, it made her become a fighter and was forced to face life’s challenges at a very young age. She was left with no choice but to fend on her own.

RESENTMENT With so much resentment and anger towards her father, Aiko entered showbiz at a young age of 6, and vowed to prove to her father that even without his emotional love and financial support, they will be able to stand with her mom on their own.

Indeed that drive was able to push her to reach the highest level of her movie career.

Until now she still holds the reputation of having one of the longest Drama Anthology for 15 years.

Aiko shared, “I thought that my drive to prove my father wrong made me become

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a better person. In reality, I didn’t realize that it wasn’t bringing out the best but the worst in me. I became a strong fighter and will not back-down at any confrontation especially when stories were made up to hurt me or my family. I was so strong and full of pride that I will not even ask for any help from anyone.”

I asked her for the real reason why she never asked for any help and just keep her problems to herself.

Aiko then realized and confessed; because of the pain of rejection that she received when she was abandoned made her commit to a vow that she would not ask for anyone’s help especially her father. Why? Because she doesn’t want to experience the feeling of rejection again.

But unconsciously, this promise she made to herself did not help her but instead hurt her all the more.

Resentment turns to pain; pain turns to anger; anger left unchecked turns to bitterness; bitterness turns to unforgiveness; unforgiveness turns to living a lifestyle of stress.

If you are also going through the same situation just like Miss Aiko, you are not alone.

If you were also abandoned and rejected by your loved ones, you are not alone.

If people you expect to love and protect you are the ones hurting you, you are not alone.

But, how can you move out of this unfortunate circumstance and situation in life?

If you want to know the answer on how you can move on just like how Aiko moved on.

Please catch my next blog to continue this series.

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he Philippines' leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), expressed its support of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport's expansion. The airline currently operates 27 routes from Cebu to other domestic and international destinations.

The P17.5B Mactan-Cebu International Airport expansion project aims to modernize the Philippines' second largest aviation hub. The passenger terminal building's current capacity accommodates 4.5M passengers per year. With the expansion, the Mactan International airport will increase its annual capacity to 8M passengers per year.

Last year, CEB estimates about 3.33M passengers flew within its Cebu hub. In Q2 2014, CEB posted a 14.75% year-on-year growth in passengers from the hub.

"We welcome the expansion of the Mactan International airport.

Cebu is a very important hub for us. CEB has been operating flights at the Mactan airport since 1996.

We are reviewing our network plans out of Cebu and we look forward to offering CEB's low fares to even more travellers," said Atty. Jorenz Tanada, CEB VP Corporate Affairs. ...YOUTH OFFICIALS from page C1

National High School), Ronin Java (Liceo de Cagayan University), Mary Colliene Mahinay (St. Mary’s Academy) and Austin Ipon (Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School).

There were also five high school students who are serving as City Hall department heads and they are Kara Jade Ellarina (Cagayan de Oro National High School), Kenje Hofilena

Meanwhile, CEB is set to start flying non-stop, direct flights from Manila to Riyadh on October 1, and to Dammam on October 4, this year. The airline also started flying non-stop from Manila to Sydney last September 9.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com or call reservation hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888.

The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB's official Twitter (@ cebupacificair) and Facebook pages.

CEB's 51-strong fleet is comprised of 10 Airbus A319, 28 Airbus A320, 5 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. It is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2014 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 11 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 1 Airbus A330 aircraft.

About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.

(Capitol University), Psyche Anora (Bulua National High School), Jeanette Ranan (Lapasan National High School), Irish Altamia (Camaman-an National High School) and Amer Macarambon (Pilgrim Christian College).

The 25 high school students were presented at the weekly flag raising at City Hall last Monday before Mayor Oscar Moreno and they were dispersed to their respective offices for orientation. In the afternoon, the youth councilors attended

and participated in the City Council weekly plenary side by side with their adult counterparts.

The Rotary Youth program is an exposure project of Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro that aims the student leaders to be aware on how City Hall is run.

During the course of the week, they are likewise expected to enhance their leadership skills so they can disseminate what they have learned back to their respective campuses and communities.

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Primavera marks Tower 2 construction milestone with topping off ceremony With the construction of Primavera Residences Tower 2 nearing its completion, developer Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI) is set to celebrate the milestone with a Topping Off Ceremony on September 26, Friday, 10:30 am at the Primavera Residences Tower 2 roof deck. To date, construction is already at 70% and has reached the concrete topping off of the rooftop.

After the success of its first tower, Primavera Residences Tower 2 completion is scheduled at the end of the year, with turnover of the units slated at the first quarter of 2015.

Primavera Residences is the first ecofriendly building in Mindanao. Designed with smart features

that reduce energy consumption, it has set the standard of eco-friendly real estate developments

in the country and has recently won the Best Mixed-Use Development Award for the Philippines in the

Asia Pacific Property Awards.

The Topping-Off Ceremony will be graced by key mem-

bers of the company including Chairman Dr. Jose P. Leviste, Italpinas President Atty.

Jojo Leviste, and CEO Arch. Romolo Nati, and will be attended by various stakeholders. Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno is set to attend as the guest of honor.

Primavera Residences is an ecofriendly mixed-use development locate d i n U p tow n C a gayan de Oro. It is composed of residential, commercial and office spaces ava i l a b l e fo r re n t and purchase. For inquiries, visit: www.primaveraresidences.com or call 0917-794-2221/ (088) 880-5002.

PRESERVING FILIPINO IDENTITY – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ attended a fashion show featuring Filipino traditional attire at the Philippine International Convention Center.

With him are (lower left photo, L to R) Quirino Province Congressman Dax Cua, former Senator Edgardo Angara, former Tarlac Governor Tingting Cojuangco and Board Member Gerard Ortiz. Right photo also shows the models of the show and designers of the attire. Vice Governor Pelaez is an advocate of preservation of Filipino identity through wearing Filipino traditional attire.

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