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Primavera Residences continues support for CdO artists will feature Glenn Palacio in a solo photo exhibit
In its continuing bid to support the local art scene, Primavera Residences is once again opening its doors for a month-long photo exhibit featuring the works of local photographer Glenn Palacio. Starting May 24, photography enthusiasts can visit the photo gallery at the second floor of Primavera Residences, the first eco-friendly condominium complex in Cagayan de Oro. Glenn Palacio is a young professional photographer in Cagayan de Oro and an official brand ambassador of the Fujifilm X-series cameras. He was one of the winners in Microsoft Philippines' Upgrade My Business Promo contest last year. He was also one of the judges in Primavera Residences' recently concluded Earth Day Photography Contest. Palacio specializes in portraiture and fashion advertising. According to him, he loves to immortalize people through portraiture. "I started with street
photography. I've always kept my distance from people but as I grew in this profession, I learned that as a photographer you should interact with your subject. So I became a photographer that deals with people," shared Palacio. "I like shooting people because it makes them immortal. A few years from now when they look back and see themselves in those photos, they become timeless. Shooting portraits is shooting a landscape of emotions of people," he explained. A lso on May 24, Palacio will hold a free photography workshop at Primavera Residences. Aspiring photographers can learn more about street lighting in this workshop. “ I t ’s p a r t o f m y advocacy to help other
young photographers in Cagayan de Oro. This way, students who can’t afford to go to Manila can have their sessions here,” said Palacio. Primavera Residences is a two-tower, 10-storey green property located in Uptown Cagayan de Oro. It comprise residential, commercial and office units with energy-saving and energy producing features. It has been recognized by international awardgiving bodies for its energy efficient features. R e c e n t l y, i t w o n an award in the 2014 Asia Pacific Property Awards in the Mixed-Use Development category. In 2011, it was highly commended by the Southeast Asia Property Awards (SEAPA) as the Best Condo Development in the Philippines. For more information about the photo exhibit and free workshop, call (63) 917 7921080 or visit www. primaveraresidences. com.
COC-PHINMA awards Crim topnotcher by Mariejo Indira Ghandi L. Saligumba
Cagayan de Oro College PHINMAEducation Network recognizes their students who gives pride and glory to the school as they award the top 8 placer for the Criminology board exam on Friday afternoon at SM City. Cherrielyn G. Dahan, the top 8 placer for the Criminology Board Exam last April 2014, received a P30, 000 check from the said institution on May 16. “I aimed to place on the board
exam and with the help of my school I was able to achieve it.” Dahan said. She emphasized that through reading, hardwork and prayer one can pass the board exam like her. The ceremony is attended by the select deans of the school, the family, the previous topnotchers and the batch (Mapagkumbabaim not sure). Dr. Gerry J. Caño, dean of the Criminology Department said, since 2008, the school has produced topnotchers and acquired a good number of passers every board exam. The school is
able to get 87.7% passing rate on the last board exam. COC PHINMA Education Network ranked as the number one Criminology school in Visayas and Mindanao. “We made a commitment to be the breeding ground for the topnotchers.” Caño added. The institution is preparing to open their doors to the ASEAN market. “By 2015, we will accept students not just locally but also from the other countries as well and we will strive to send more criminologists to other countries in Asia.” Caño said.
COC-PHINMA Criminology graduate, Cherrielyn G. Dahan, placed 8th in the recent Criminology Board Exam in April of this year. Dahan received Php 30,000.00 from the school as reward for her accomplishment. Dahan was close to tears as she gave her accepantance speech, and was very thankful to her parents and to her teachers, and to her alma mater. The ceremony took place at the SM City Cagayan de Oro, May 16. Photo by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy