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Yamaha unveils 2 new motorbikes for PHL market
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By Cheng Ordonez
IMA, Batangas -- Motorcycle fans in the Philippines can now add two new motorcycles to their wish lists.
Ya m a h a o f f i c i a l l y unveiled the XTZ 125 and Serow 250 for the Philippine market at the Yamaha OffRoad Media Day, held last Thursday, July 31, at Lima, Batangas. The e vent fe ature d different activities, which were highlighted by the Enduro race, where Spyder provided the goggles for the participants. Eleven 2-man teams raced to win prizes using the all-new ZTX 125, at the race track of Yamaha assembly plant in Lima, Batangas last Thursday, during the Enduro Friendly Challenge. The winners of the race are Mel Aquino and Chico Garcia (1st place) of Motorcycle World Magazine; Emmanuel Balmes and Edward Navarro (2nd place)
of Motorista Magazine; and Lester Dizon and Edward Dangan (3rd place). First placers got Go Pro Camera each and a trophy, while the runners up went home with gift certificates and trophies. All racing teams went home with new helmets and goggles courtesy of Spyder. First showcased at the Yamaha International Show last month, both the XTZ 125 and Serow 250 are dual sports bikes that boast great rides on city roads and on rough terrain. The XTZ is a lightweight, high performance bike that features smooth drivability and reliability. It is also fuel efficient with an 11-liter fuel capacity. Optimized for going off road, the bike has a long suspension travel Yamaha Philippines President Toru Osugi waves his hand while riding the top of the line Yamaha model Serow 250 yamaha/PAGE 11 during the Yamaha Off-Road Media Day held last Thursday, July 31, at Lima, Batangas.
Kalan-onon Festival in Talisayan seen to boost local economy, tourism
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A big boost to its local economy including its tourism is believed to be the impact of the Kalanonon Festival of Talisayan town in Misamis Oriental held from July 7 to July 14, this year. Various food and native delicacies which were locally made were displayed by representative from each of the 18 barangays in their creatively crafted booths in the open field in the heart of the municipality during the week long fiesta celebration Atty. Roy Raagas, City Administrator presented the Special Award on Transport Industry of their patron saint Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. to the representative of ORO ASIAN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER CORPORATION.
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Among the delicacies featured were Ensaymada de Buko (pastry with coconut inside), Nilupak (made of mashed kamoteng kahoy (yucca root or cassava), or kamote (sweet potato) or banana saba with sugar or milk to taste, cassava cake (made with grated cassava with sugar, eggs and coconut milk), puto cheese (steamed Filipino mini rice cake made out of rice flour) saging minatamis (Banana Plantain in Syrup), puto kutsinta (made from rice flour), biko (sticky rice cake) tupig (made from rice flour and coconut strips
then grilled in hot charcoal), camote cake (Sweet Potato cake) kipping (made with cassava flour, crunchy, thin crisp with coconut spread), squash maja (pudding made with squash) suman latik (glutinous rice with thick syrupy caramelized coconut cream used as a dessert condiment), and buko pie (pie with coconut filling). Robert Maestre, re pre s e nt at i v e of t h e province of Misamis Oriental, one of the judges during the event said that he could see some delicacies that could go further and boost/PAGE 11
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OROBANKERS DIRECTORIES CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
AMANAH/ISLAMIC BANK V. Neri Street Carmen, Cdoc 858988/8587965 / 722274
METRO BANK- COGON Osmeña Hayes St. Cdoc 726438/8572057
ASIA UNITED BANK Cor.Camp Alagar Road Lapasan, Cdoc 729678 / 8568893
METRO BANK- CARMEN Max Suniel St. Carmen, Cdoc 8581722/ 8585162
BDO – VELEZ Velez-Rn Abejuela Street, Cdoc 2314246/8572075
METRO BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW, Cdoc 724461/8561721
BDO – SM G/F SM City, Master Son’s Avenue Upper Carmen Cdoc | 8592623/8592637
METRO BANK- OSMEÑA Brgy Osmeña St. Cdoc | 722014 /8800924
BDO – XU XU Lib. Annex Corrales St. Cdoc 8574108 / 8573796
METRO BANK- CORRALES Corrales Avenue, Cdoc 8572635/728731
BDO – CDO HAYES Trendline Bldg.,Hayes Street, 8568151/727405
METRO BANK- GAISANO 8561720
BDO – COGON Sky hi Bldg JR Borja St. Cogon, Cdoc 8577963/ 725209/ 725203 BDO – OSMEÑA Osmeña corner Ramon Chavez St. Cdoc 724567/8563727 BDO – LAPASAN Lapasan Highway Cdoc 8563233 /8563234 / 725178 BDO – RN- PELAEZ George Town CyberMall Rn Pelaez Blvd Kauswagan Cdoc | 8562617/729052 BDO – CARMEN Maxsuniel cor.V Neri St. Carmen, .Cdoc 8584854 /8581133 BANK OF COMMERCE- VELEZ Akut- Velez St.Cdoc | 8564371 / 726880 BANK OF COMMERCE- LAPASAN
CM Recto Ave. Lapasan, Cdoc, 8563991/727731
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PBCOM Tiano-HayesSt. Cdoc | 726519/8571558 PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK
Tiano Bros St. Cdoc | 727083 /727082 PHILTRUST BANK Ramonal OsmeñaSt. CDO 8807234/2316694/2316695 PNB- CORRALES Corrales Avenue Cdoc | 729500 / 729723 PNB- LKK MALL NORTH CONCOURSE
LKK Mall N.Concourse Cdoc 8574149/8575682
PNB- CARMEN Elipe Bldg.Carmen, Cdoc | 8583158/ 8584203 PNB- LKK LKK Lapasan, Cdoc | 8564347/722872 PNB CDO– DIVISORIA Tiano Bros.Cruz Taal St., Cdoc 722861 /722816
BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK RER kauswagan,HW Cdoc 8573733 /722519
PNB CDO– LAPASAN LKK Center Lapasan, Cdoc | 8564732 / 723992
BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK Gaston Park Cdoc | 8801518
PNB CDO– COGON LKK Center Lapasan, Cdoc 8571991/ 723992
BPI – LAPASAN Cm Recto HW Lapasan Cdoc 724076/ 8524602
PHILIPPINE POSTAL SAVINGS BANK, INC. bels_domingo@yahoo.com.ph Rizal Chavez Cdoc 8572194/725438
BPI- VELEZ Velez-JR Borja St.Cdoc 8564213/722406 BPI – CAPISTRANO Capistrano St. Cdoc 8574264/8574263
PS BANK Velez Corner A. Mabini St., Cdoc 8574183/725184
BPI- COGON Osmeña St. Cdoc 8571297/8571298
PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK Tiano-Abejuela St. Cdoc 722644/8573386
CHINA BANK –GAISANO 745887/745880
QUEEN CITY DEVELOPMENT BANK, INC. Sacred Heart Mont. Cm RectoAve., Cdoc 8562390
CHINA BANK- JR BORJA JR Borja St. Cdoc 8572212/8573274
RCBC- VELEZ Velez-Borja St. Cdoc | 8564982/8568888
CHINA BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW Cdoc 8561325 /722240
RCBC- COGON Simplex Bldg. Osmeña St. Cdoc 8562888/725863/8521329
CHINA BANK – CARMEN Max Suniel, Cor. Yakal St. Cdoc 8583903/723091
RCBC- LAPASAN Cm. Recto Lapasan HW. Cdoc 8561888/722449
CHINA BANK – DIVISORIA RN Abejuela St. Divosoria Cdoc 8575759/722641 CITY SAVINGS BANK TS Fashion Ave.Justo Ramonal Corner St.Cdoc 2316060/ 2316059 CHINATRUST Suite U&5 G/LGateway Tower Lapasan Lkk Cdoc 8521846/8521844
D’ASIAN HILLS BANK Vamenta Carmen Sts. Cdoc | 8585366 Cdoc
RCBC- LKK Gateway, Tower 1 LkkCenter, Cdoc 8563707/722449
Phoenix Pet roleu m President and CEO Dennis Uy has been named Most Outstanding Mindanao Business Leader for the 2014 Mindanao Business Leaders & Entrepreneur Awards. “You r phenomena l company Phoeni x Pet role u m Ph i l ippi ne s , and your success as a businessma n cont ributed hugely in promoting Mindanao as a fast-rising economy in Asia, attracting investors to come to our island, thus propelling a sustainable life for a ll Mindanaoans,” said Awards Executive Director Allan Mediante. T he aw a rd i ng w a s held on July 26, 2014 at the Ayala Centrio Mall Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City. Uy won in the MegaEntrepreneur category. He founded Phoenix Petroleum in Davao City, and in t he span of 10 years, the company has grown to be the number one independent oil firm today. It is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots and storage facilities, shipping/logistics and allied services. Awardees were decided based on f ive criteria: Best Practices, Corporate Social Undertakings, Degree of Innovation, Creative & Ingenious Production, and the Extent
RCBC SAVINGS- CARMEN Walingwaling St.,Carmen St. Cdoc 8585793/ 8586248 RCBC SAVINGS- VELEZ Velez St. Cdoc | 729083/8562460
D’ASIAN HILLS BANK HW. Lapasan Cdoc | 8564201/ 8564201
DBP – CORRALES Corrales Ave., St. 8572087/722649
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DBP – CAPISTRANO JR Borja Capistrano St. Cdoc 8567776/722819
RCBC SAVINGS- AGORA 8807891/8807892 RURAL BANK OF CABADBARAN, Inc.
#58 Tiano FernandezSt.CDO 727215/ 8563552 *805
SECURITY BANK- OSMEÑA Osmeña St. Cdoc | 8563965/ 723411/728774 SECURITY BANK- LKK Limketkai | 8801258/8801625
EAST WEST BANK #5 Juan Sia Bldg. Apolinar Velez St.Cdoc 8578801/720081
SECURITY BANK- VELEZ Velez Montalvan St., Cdoc 728334/856632
EAST WEST BANK Cogon De Oro Constraction Bldg. LKK Drive 8500339/8500331
STERLING BANK OF ASIA Tiano Velez St. CDO | 8528171/8528168
ENTERPRISE BANK INC. Centro Mariano Bldg Osmeña St. Cdoc 723869/ 3093395 FIRST CONSOLIDATED BANK CM Recto Ave., Cor.Agudo Road Cdoc 8565360/2316678 LBP – CAPISTRANO Capsitrano St. Cdoc | 8565515/727678 LBP – VELEZ LunaVelez St. | 723549/8563198 LBP – PUERTO Puerto Cdoc | 8558858
UCPB BANK- LAPASAN Osmeña Corner Lkk Drive, Cdoc 85771842/ 725135 UCPB BANK- VELEZ Velez Corner C. Pacana St. CDO 8564474/8564527 UCPB BANK SAVINGS-CAPISTRANO
Capistrano Corner CruzTaal St. CDO 8524099/722695
UCPB BANK SAVINGS- OPOL Gf forever Books Bldg.Bulua National CDO 754519/8588063 UNION BANK Lapasan Cm.Recto 8566847/8563805
MAYBANK JR Borja Tiano Cor. Bldg. Cdoc 8574439/726060 METRO BANK- DIVISORIA Pabayo Abejuela St. Divisoria Park, Cdoc 724783/8576999 METRO BANK- VELEZ A. Velez St. Cdoc | 8561724/726054 METRO BANK- JR BORJA JR Borja St. Cdoc | 8572999/724415
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Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Corporate Affairs Manager Ben Sur receives the Most Outstanding Mindanao Business Leader award for President and CEO Dennis Uy from BusinessWeek Mindanao Publisher and Chairman Dante Sudaria on July 26, 2014 at the Ayala Centrio Mall Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City.
of Expansion (local and international markets). The board of judges was composed of representatives from the Philippine Press Institute, Oro Chamber, Department of Tourism, Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City
Water District, Mindanao Daily News, BusinessWeek Mindanao, Cagayan Times, and Mindanao Star. The Mindanao Business Leaders & Entrepreneur Awards, now on its third year, is organized
by Cagayan de Oro-based publication BusinessWeek Minda nao. It aims to recognize achievements of Mindanao business leaders and entrepreneurs not only in business but in social responsibility as well.
PMA ‘Matikas’ class of 1983 leads the Army in Mindanao CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City – All the four infantry divisions of Philippine Army in Mindanao are now being led by Generals belonging to Philippine Militar y Academy Matikas class of
1983. The 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division based at Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur which is in-charge of the western portion of Mindanao is under the command of BGen Gerry Barrientos who just took his post as the new division commander last July 2, 2014. Sixth Infantry (Kampilan) Division currently based at Camp BGen Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindao is under BGen Edmundo Pangilinan who was designated as division commander last May 26, 2014 and in-charge in central part of Mindanao. Fourth Infantry (Diamond) Division based in Camp Evangelista, Patag, C agayan de Oro Cit y under the leadership of MGen Ricardo R Visaya is continuously winning the peace in northern Mindanao since his designation last April 26, 2013. For the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division based at Camp Gen Yan Sr., barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Compostela Valley under the leadership of MGen Eduardo M Año who was newly installed as division commander on July 25, 2014 and is now securing the South-eastern part of Mindanao. MG en Año s aid as he steps as a new 10ID
commander this month, “Better strides towards a peaceful Mindanao will be undertaken.” Prior to his designation as the division commander of 10ID, MGen Año is the chief of Intelligence S er vice of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP). A seasonedofficer, whose character; service reputation; military records; and his love for his countrymen are the reasons why the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) chose him to hold the commander’s position. Me a n w h i l e , M G e n Visaya said, “Now that three of my classmates are now leading the other three divisions here in Mindanao, there will be much easier, closer and faster coordination regarding military operations here in Mindanao and this will lead to a more effective conduct of Internal Security Operations.” Since the implementation of t he Inter na l Pe ace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” in 2010, these four divisions guarding the entire Mindanao is currently marching to continue winning the peace as they have established t h e B ay a n i h a n s p i r i t in its respective area of responsibilities. (4ID/PA/ PIA)
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DANIEL PADILLA LIVE IN SUBIC August 2, 2014
Daniel Padilla’s fan base in Subic are up for an exciting treat this August, as PrimeroAsiano Company Corporation – a n est abl ished events and advertising company which aims to promote the best of Subic through big happenings and events in cooperation with MyPhone – presents the Subic Leg of this teen pop’s highly successful road tour on August 9, 2014 at the Subic Bay Exhibition a n d C o n v e nt i o n Center (SBECC). Kathryn Bernardo, Parking Five Kris Angelica, and Guadings join in the tour as special guests. The Daniel Padilla Road Tour gained a strong following, locally and abroad,
since it started 3 years ago. It boasts of “sold out shows” in all of its concert legs. Subic fans should grab this rare chance to be up close and personal with their idol and hear him sing live fans’favorites like Hina hanap-hanap Kita, Gusto Kitaand Nasa Iyo Na AngLahat. Tickets (priced at Reserved: Php 2,500; VIP1: Php 1,500; VIP2: Php 1,000; Patron: Php 750 and Gen. Ad: Php 500) are available at all SM tickets, First A si a n R e s ou rc e s (SBMA building 206, beside Dispensary, Telephone: 09298 5 6217 7; 0 9 32 1664343), Pandayan Bookstores, SBMA tourism, MyCatv-all branches, Photogenics Studios andMicrohms
Lights and SoundsBa la nga , Bat a a n. Group d i s c ou nt s are available if you purchase at least ten (10) tickets before the end of July. F o r i nt e r e s t e d s p on s or s , ple a s e contact 0917-3895099. T h i s DA N I E L PADILL A ROAD TOUR 2014-SUBIC LEG is made possible with the support of AYU Poco a Poco Hotel, Poco a Poco Hotel, Subic Bay Peninsular, Kitchen To-ma-to, Photogenics Studios, MyCATV, KFC, Pizza Hut, Royal Duty Free Shop-SBMA and Victory Liner. Proceeds of the event will be for the benefit of “Sinag Sped Center”, a special school for Autism in Olongapo City.
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Knots and Woods, a student enterprise in CDO gains ground Knots and Woods, a small enterprise founded by Xavier University students focused on producing and selling locally made products got the needed boost after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the city government led by Mayor Oscar Moreno signifying the city’s support to
the endeavor under CSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program. Princess Ubay-ubay, Charity Almeda, Sarsi Yasay, Janessa Mahusay, Bernaderre Pepito, Roland Gironilla, and Ralp Gonzales are 4th year Business Administration students and founders of Knots and Woods. (CDODEV)
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2014 Mindanao Business Leaders
Awa r d e e s
SUMIPRO PHILS. INC. Agri-business
SALAY HANDMADE PAPER INDUSTRIES INC. Social Entrepreneur
1ST VALLEY BANK Banking & Finance
FICCO Cooperative Banking
JCA REALTY Service Entrepreneur
ANAKCIANO, INC. LECHON MANOK NI SR. PEDRO Food Production Entrepreneur
ALROSE GROUP OF COMPANIES Food Manufacture & Marketing
ABROWN COMPANY Housing & Realty Dev’t
ROYAL MANDAYA HOTEL Hotel Industry
WORK AREA BUSINESS CENTER Business Entrepreneur YULO TEE/ GTY MKTG. Trading Entrepreneur
ORO ASIAN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER CORP. Transport Industry
DAHILAYAN ADVENTURE PARK Resorts & Tourism Dev’t
DENNIS UY
ITALPINAS Alternative Energy
President & CEO of PHOENIX PETROLEUM PHILS., INC.
Mega Entrepreneur
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the fault in our wars
Editor SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY Art Director & RONALD MASTAIL Layout Artist Contributing GLENN PALACIO Photographer Editorial MIKE BAÑOS Consultants CHENG ORDOÑEZ Account GRACE BEBER Executive Legal Counsels ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ROBERTO A. CANTAGO, JR.
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Wars are ongoing everywhere in the world. Even in our own home turf, there are battles being fought each day. Some not as grave as the ones we see in the Middle East nowadays but it is still a matter of survival. The people we see and meet on the streets have so many struggles to overcome, some emerge victorious the others are still fighting for dear lives. Take a look around. Do you know what goes on behind the façade of the people you meet? Do you know their story? Last weekend, I
standing. Most times we wage war without thinking of the consequences, barging into a heated situation without trying to analyze the pros and cons of our actions. Wars need not be as catastrophic as the ones bombarding our television sets, the little conflicts we encounter on our own battlefield are as destructive as well. If we allow ourselves to be constantly consumed by hate, greed, anger and egocentricity then you have lost without even trying. Life, whether the
ones we have or the ones others are having should always be given respect. There are so many lives wasted because we choose to not to even bother nor care. If we all just try to give more space for others to come into our lives, I don't think wars of any kind will ever cause us or others pain. How about starting it right now? When you are done reading this, try to smile a little, ease up on yourselves and give someone a reason to smile as well. Have a great week ahead!
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had a good conversation with a wonderful young married couple and we had a long discussion on the many challenges all of us face and how we deal with them differently. Our chat delved into how we often misjudge people and shutting them down by not giving them the chance to reveal their entire and true self. This is how conflict starts. When we put our own defenses and not allowing others the time to open up to us, there will be possible tension and misunder-
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crucible: image vs. character Wintley Phipps said,” It is in the quiet crucible of our personal private sufferings that our noblest dreams are born and our God’s greatest gifts are given.” Crucibles can be a vessel used for melting a substance that requires a high degree of heat, a severe test, a place or a situation in which concentrated forces to interact to cause change or development. Seven years ago I never realized that what I have been going through at that time was a crucible. Giving up my Nursing studies when I was almost done and hitting the restart button were never easy. It was painful and yet it became an open door to my dreams and self discovery. It was a process of letting go, acceptance, forgiving myself and moving on. Here I am today doing the things I never expected I would be doing from that time. Now I can see how God has been realigning me from that point and perhaps understand why that Crucible had to happen. When all
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the while I thought it happened to hurt me but it was the other way around because God meant it for good. In the book of 1 Samuel God asked Samuel to search for a king 1 Samuel 16:6-7 6 When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Here he is! God’sanointed!” 7 But God told Samuel, “Looks aren’t everything. Don’t be impressed with his looks and stature. I’ve already eliminated him. God judges a person differently than humans do. Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.” Samuel almost chose the wrong king because he was focused on the wrong qualities. God warned Samuel not to consider the person’s appearance but his heart. Even today people value image but God values character. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 says 26 Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy[a] when God
called you. 27 Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. 28 God chose things despised by the world,[b] things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. 29 As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God. God often chooses to qualify the called rather than call the qualified. Psalms 78:7072 He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens. 71 He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants— God’s own people, Israel.72 He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. More than anything else, David was a shepherd who led God’s people with a heart of integrity and hands of skill. Yes God meant it for good because he was concerned of
my character, humility to restart, patience to learn new things and persevere in the realignment that He has given me. Today I am His work at progress both character and skills. Whenever I am faced with such crucible no matter how hard and ugly it is I will always have the end in mind that God will mean it for good. As James says it ( James 1:2-5) ... 2 Count it all joy, my brothers,[a] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. God has chosen trials to develop our character. We can either choose whether to resist or embrace God’s process. I choose to embrace. Will you?
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RESORTS, HOTEL & RESTAURANTS DIRECTORIES
Algen’s Dive Resort (088) 3872015
Philtown Hotel 726295 / 8564402 Fax: 723104
Apple Tree Resort & Hotel 735411 / 754525 Fax: 754497
Pryce Plaza Hotel 8583131 Fax: 726687
Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin (088) 3871057 / 3870131 Fax: 3870278
Prawn House (088) 3095992 Fax: 8519219
Basamanggas Resort 08822-760564 Fax: 760565 Cagayan Riverview Inn 8584245 / 729039 Fax: 8584245 Casa Crystalla 8561704 / 722465 Fax: 722480 Casa Isabella (088) 8564065 Casa Azucena 8563402 / 09236593973 Chali Beach Resort 732840 / 8552108 Fax: 8555941
Ridge View Chalet 8588946 / 8587946 Fax: 8588946 Seda Centrio Hotel 32288888 Southwinds Hotel 724803 / 8562036 Fax: 8562036 Stargate Dream Vacation Resort 8515003 / 8509999 The VIP Hotel 726080 / 8562505 Fax: 726441 Tune Hotel 8800888/8801306 Travelers Pod 8518988
Chananthon Bed & Breakfast 8568189 / 3093095
Uptown Condotel 8511800
Country Village Hotel 8583004-06 Fax: 8583006
Villa Paraiso Apartelle 3870419 Fax: 3870429
D’Budgetel 8564200/726643 Fax: 8564300
HONORARY MEMBERS: Dept. of Tourism 723696/726394 / 8564048 Fax: 723696 RESTAURANTS: Bigby’s Café 72-1071/857-5511/8575836 Fax: 711843
Dahilayan Forest Park 8568562 to 63 De Luxe Hotel 8572144 / 724548 Fax: 724563 Discovery Hotel 727814 / 8563896 Fax: 8563897 Duka Bay Resort (088) 3312290 Fax: 725265
Grand City Hotel 8571900 / 728469 Fax: 723718 Hotel Conchita 8563856 / 727355 Fax: 8563857
Grand Caprice Restaurant 72-6955/856-2302 Fax: 72-4986
Hotel Koresco 8589749-50 Fax: 8589748
Kagay-anon Restaurant 728958 / 8563688 Fax: 8563843 / 729003
Hotel Sogo 8520383 Kingston Lodge 8585696 Fax: 8585696
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPOST) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched today the first ever DBM Procurement S e r v i c e Hu b i n t h e PHLPOST regional office in Macabalan, this city. According to DBM Procurement S er vice Executive Director Atty. Estanislao Granados that Cagayan de Oro is looked at as the gateway to Mindanao and that through this hub, all supplies in Mindanao will be based in Cagayan de Oro. He said that there will be a whole lot of difference since in the previous years, delivery of supplies and equipment to the different government of f ices in Mindanao take three to five weeks to accomplish. Now, from Cagayan de Oro, it should only take 15 hours to Zamboanga, seven hours to Surigao and nine hours to Koronadal and so on. Also he explained that this will be a different kind of challenge to the PHLPOST because in one year time, at least 522 twenty footer vans will pass in the Cagayan de Oro warehouse. PHLPOST Assistant Post Master General for Marketing and Management
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Support Services Luis D. Carlos meanwhile said that this is the first ever hub in the country and it is just the beginning of a logistics service that they are moving not only with DBM but eventually with the Department of Health (DOH) and Games and Amusement Board (GAB). “It’s not a stamp company
anymore but a logistics company,” Carlos said. The opening of this hub is the beginning of a rapid development in this part of the country, the Mindanao area is a growth area. This is an instrument of progress, a procurement of service, to provide supplies and equipment with PHLPOST as logistics provider, he
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -– Representatives of the S e cond C ong ressiona l District had turned over
projects worth P148 million that would likely boost the local tourism industry here.
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DotA, LoL to be supported by DepEd, CHED as varsity sport CAGAYAN DE ORO – After the popularity of DotA and LoL as electronic sports, Department of Education Region X director will now support electronic games as a varsity sports in Region X. “Our continued support for our future interests of today’s generation of future Filipinos is the reason for supp or t i ng el e c t ron i c sports.” he said. “We’d also like to be one with the times because our children play a lot of these sports”
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said. Meanwhile, PHLPOST Mindanao Area 8 Director Nimia S. Acebes said that in 36 years of service, she never dreamed PHLPOST to have warehouse business but explained that they need to adapt to the changes. That is why now ; they are into warehouse and logistics. (JMOR/PIA10)
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“We are supporting DotA and LoL because they are the most popular games in Internet cafes today” he added. The Philippine Internet cafe industr y which is earning around Php500 million a year for the Philippine economy is steadily dropping, yet there are more people who are playing games at home nowadays. We inter viewed one of these gamers; Glenn
Radana, who resides in Cagayan de Oro and plays at E-Stop in Carmen. “I really like this decision by them (DepEd, CHED) because it really supports us who play games everyday to showcase our skills and be known in school.” Department of Education Directors in other regions have voiced their support and should follow suit in the future. (The Philippine Chronicle/ CDODEV)
Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Partly List Rep. Maximo Rodriguez said on Friday that the newly completed and rehabilitated Cagayan D e O ro Inte r n at i on a l Convention Center would become one of the leading convent ion centers in Mindanao. H e s a i d t h a t t h e rehabilitation, repair, and construction of the 5,000seat convention center in Taguanao, an outskirt village in upper Cagayan De Oro City costs P109.8 million. The P300-million Cagayan De Oro International Convention Center was the brainchild of former Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, III that started construction sometime in the late ‘90s. Rodriguez, who worked to source out funds for the completion of the convention center, said that the newly completed convention center is the largest in Mindanao. “ D e f i n i t e l y, t h e international convention center would boost the tourism industry in this trading capital of Northern Mindanao,” Ro driguez added. He said that another compelling tourist destination is the 300-year-old Dao tree (Dracontomelon dao), also known as the New Guinea walnut or Argus pheasant tree in English-speaking countries. projects/PAGE 10
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The National Heritage Commission has already declared the Dao tree as “Dao Heritage Tree” (the only heritage tree in Mindanao) in the village of Malasag in Cugman, Cagayan De Oro City, Rodriguez said. He said that a newly constructed access road costing P38 million that would lead tourists to the 300-year-old Dao tree was turned over to the local tourism office here. The Dao tree is located in the Malasag Ecology Park, a lot owned by the late former Vice President of the Philippines and Ambassador to the United States Emmanuel Pelaez, who took care of the tree when he was still alive. Bong Pelaez, the son of the late official, recalled that his father, assisted by a “Babaylan” (native priestess) offered two horses which were then buried at the foot of the Dao tree in traditional “Lumad” (a group of indigenous people) rites. “Since then, and until now, the Dao tree continues to glow like an enchanted guardian of the Malasag Natural Park,” the young Pelaez said. (PNA)
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and adjustable rear shock. In addition, the bike's front tire (80/90-21) is larger than the rear tire (110/80-18), Yamaha Philippines President Toru Osugi during the press conference held Thursday, at the Yamaha assembly plant in Lima, Batangas. "The unit assures an easy, safe and comfortable ride with its compact body, stable full HT steel frame and engine guard," Mr. Osugi said. The Serow 250, on the other hand, features excellent mmaneuverability suited for mountain trails. "The maximum turning angle of the bike's handlebar is 51 degrees. It has a short wheelbase (1,360 mm) and a tight turning radius," he added. The bike also features a powerful torque and a fuelinjected engine. The Serow 250 also assures an easy ride with low-seat height of 810 mm. It has a fuel capacity of 9.8 liters. The XZT 125 is now available with a suggested retail price of P81,900, and interested buyers will get their hands on the Serow 250 real soon, since it will be offered in September with the suggested price of P229,000. The ZXT 125 is available in white and blue while the Serow 250 comes in beige or white/green.
really represent Talisayan in the food industry. He said that his bet was the Ensaymada de Buko because it was the first Ensaymada he tasted with a twist of carmelized buko filling. He said it was well cooked and in terms of presentation, it could compete with other delicacies in the region and even nationwide. With its sweet coconut filling, he said that this product go hand in hand with the province’s promotion and push for coconut by-products. With more enhancements on how it can stretch its shelf-life, he advised that the maker of the product through the local government seek assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the province. Meanwhile, Judy M. Aclan of DTI Misamis Oriental, a judge during the event agreed with Maestre. She said she loves the product and could compete with current delicacies more so when provided with assistance such as packaging and longer shelf-life. On the other hand, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Regional Director Thelma Oliver, as one of the judges in the competition shared that
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the agency can help in the promotion of the product and their event. With the social media being a big factor in the information dissemination, PIA can help spread the word. Town mayor Rommel Masl o g e x pre ss e d h is gratitude to the judges for taking time to come to their town and shed some light in the possible ventures they could get into. He said that one of their main efforts now is to promote tourism in their municipality. With neighboring towns having their trademark product,
Ta l i s ay a n h o p e s t h at through this activity, they could create or improve something that could benefit the town in the future and get more tourists in the area. The town’s week long fiesta included activities such as novena, mass, fun run, Search for Miss Talisayan, Gay basketball exhibition, inter school swimming contest, interbarangay Palarong Pinoy, Jetski Exhibition, Baroto (boat) racing contest and Sayawan og Kantahan sa Gym (singing and dancing in the gym). (JMOR/PIA)
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