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Director Catalino ‘Butch’ E. Chan III
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he unprecedented growth and zenith success of the tourism industry in Northern Mindanao is attributed to the man of vision, man of action, man of the hour – Tourism Czar of the Region , Director Catalino ‘Butch’ E. Chan 111. His brilliance in developing potential destinations, undying love for promotions, and selling destinations catapulted the Region as one of the top five tourist destinations in the country today. He has achieved the Department of Tourism mission to be responsive to the demands of the progressive communities with TOURISM as an engine with qualified manpower resources; upgraded standards of facilities and services; professional tour guides and attractive tour packages like sports tourism, industrial tours, eco-tourism, cultural festivals and farm tours; promotions of tourist destinations, inculcation of the culture of tourism. To date under his leadership and being a TOURISM CZAR, the region is now equipped with a globally competitive communication and transportation network in an environment conducive to investments, commerce and tourism and with highly diversified tourist attractions and provided world-class facilities and services for local and foreign tourists. With Laguindingan International Airport now operational and being a new landmark for tourism development- Northern Mindanao is now the
next destination here in Asia and in the region has embarked into the new challenge of global competition. As a Tourism Czar, he has earmarked Northern Mindanao as the center of Tourism Festivals in the countr y. He is one of the founders of Camiguin Lanzones Festival. The country’s biggest and longest Festival runn i ng t h re e d e c a d e s , the most watched and sought after festival in the region. DebonaireTourism Czar : Butch Chan 111 together with the contingents coming from Camiguin Provi n c e w i l l s h owc a s e “Lanzones Festival” to the forthcoming World Trade Mart and World Tourism Festival come November 2014 to London. He played a pivotal role for annual successes of ‘KUMBIRA’ running two decades
now. It is an annual culinary event of Cagayan de Oro Hotels and Restaurants Association (COHARA). KUMBIRA promotes the best cuisines in the region and showcase the best Sinuglaw. He supports all other festivals in creating niche in the tourism industry: Kaamulan Festival of Bukidnon, Sagayan Festival of Lanao del Norte, Grand Kaliga Festival of Gingoog City, Christmas Symbols Festival of Tangub City, Pasungko Festival of Misamis Occidental, the Kagayhaan Festival of Cagayan de Oro City and the grandiose Christmas Symbols Festival of Tangub City. In 2009 & 2011; – Tourism Czar Butch Chan brought to the Mall of Asia PASUND A YA G N o r t h e r n Mindanao. It showcased the region’s best tourist destinations, festi-
vals, extreme tourist adventure packages, delightful cuisine, and products. B oth venues reached the zenith of success as PASUNDAYAG 2011 Power 10 earmarked the highest gross receipts sales of over P500,000.00. In March 2012, he received Special Award
in Promot ing Tourism in the region from BusinessWeek Mindanao Group of Publications during its 1 st ever search for Outstanding Business L e aders in Mindanao. Achievements are always coupled with trials and tribulations as our Czar had a stroke-June
of 2012. It took him six months to recover from the malady. It was at this trying moment of his life that he felt loved, cared for by the people who supported him in bringing the region to its peak. After more than six months of hiatus for health recovery he came back with renewed strength, commitment and faced the challenge of being a Czar to the Tourism Industry. To d at e h e s t i l l holds the undisputed crown being a CZAR for according to the Nat i o n a l E c o n o m i c Development Authority (NEDA), Northern Mindanao posts 587% increase on its investments on the second quarter of this year, in which TOURISM marks a valuable contribution. MABUHAY! Words by Joe Palabao Photosw by Glen Palacio
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T may be a cliched song but everybody in the city is now looking forward towards the end months of 2014. This is the time of year when shopping malls get blossomed with Christmas trees, loudspeakers blaring with yuletide hymns, TV stations doing the New Year
countdown, etc. It’s also a pretty exciting time for me. Joining the most stable newspaper firm in this part of Mindanao at this time of year gives me the exhilaration to look into more fantastic times ahead. Cagayan de Oro has always been a booming city and the way it is currently
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trending, the lifestyle scene in CDO will be better than ever. And I’m definitely sure to be in the middle of it since this is where my heart has always belong – writing about the latest fab styles in the metropolis. So what’s in store for the City by the Bay for the remaining months
of 2014? Definitely, new hotels and hip shops will continue to sprout. As the most competitive city in this part of archipelago, Cagayan de Oro rightfully deserves to have the best happenings any tourist or investor, domestic or otherwise, can have. It is our duty here at Mindanao Daily News lifestyle desk to report which “it” spots are in the offing. At any given day, foreigners and people from elsewhere in the
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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18) - You need to really connect with people today -- otherwise, they may not understand what’s really going on. Things are pretty good, as long as you’re willing to extend yourself socially. PISCES (February 19 – March 20) - Take a look at the books and figure out how you can squeeze a little extra money out of them. If your budget is all in your head, this may be the time for you to just think about what’s coming up. ARIES (March 21 – April 19) - You’ve got to push aside all thoughts of selfishness and get on with your agenda of good deeds. If you must, think about how all this good karma might affect your life in the near future. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) - A minor health concern could turn into something life-changing -- in a good way! You can take inspiration from almost anything, so check out what’s going on and try to make the most of it. GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) - That big brain of yours is making life much sweeter and more interesting for someone new. You should be able to get some progress made on whatever needs to happen next. Take care of business!
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Philippines are in the city for various aims – business, pleasure and both. As of this writing, almost a thousand guests are at a luxurious hotel to discuss food security. Of course, they aren’t here just for that but also to sneak how sound our business climate is. Today, the Italian ambassador is landing in the city to see for himself how impressive our homegrown condominiums are. And there’s much more to come that’s
Daily HOROSCOPE CANCER (June 22 – July 22) - You have got to stay active today -- otherwise, things are sure to get really weird throughout the day. In fact, if you start to slow down, you may want to create busy work to fill the gaps. LEO (July 23 – August 22) - It’s time for you to open up -things are not going your way just yet, but you can force the issue by speaking from the heart. You may not be perfectly happy with the results, but they should still satisfy.
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Special Gospel of the day: Mark9:3037(September26, Yesterday’s 2014-Fri day) Mark Answer 9:30-37- But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who [should be] the greatest. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, received me: and whosoever shall receive me, received not me, but him that sent me. Why a little child is used in the gospel to give enlighten 20. Office employee ment of His disciples? 22. Resinous substance This is because “a little 24. Expert child possesses the 27. Field “good qualities” that 29. Metallic element God wants to imitate” 31. Writing table by His followers. One 33. Judy _ Santos of these attitudes is 34. Born being a humble in na 35. Singer Segreto ture and “willing to do 38. Depart something without any return.”In Luke 22:26but ye [shall] not [be] Yesterday’s so: but he that is greatAnswer est among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. This means that “God will base His judgment in
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VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) - You’re thinking about a big purchase or some other major commitment -- and it needs to be shared. Things are sure to get a little weird as you push for whatever it is that is coming next. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22) - Your flirty ways are showing, and you should be able to get your people to play along without too much trouble. It’s easier than usual for you to get folks to smile and feel good about themselves. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21) - You wouldn’t ordinarily try something like this, but giving up could be the answer today. Things are starting to get pretty weird, and letting your opponents claim the win could set you up for the future. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21) - You need to make your hopes and wishes known today -- holding onto that stuff is just toxic! Once you’ve got a clear idea of what you want, you’ve got to let it go as soon as possible. CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19) - A cultural issue makes you wonder what’s possible -- so see if you can get yourself back on track and into something that feels right. It could involve a major lifestyle change!
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BPI Family Auto Loan brings back the Auto Madness fever this September Photos by MARK FRANCISCO GO crazy over the biggest car sale of the year from BPI Family Auto Loan as it brings back a bigger, better and madder than ever BPI Auto Madness this whole month of September! Enjoy ridiculously low loan rates, free one-year comprehensive insurance and a wide selection of participating car models. From September 1 to 30, 2014, catch the Bank’s Auto Madness online 24/7 at www. bpiautomadness.com. Shop for a car, compute for your best financing option and apply for a loan wherever you are at the convenience of your internet-able PC, laptop, tablet and phones. Now, Filipinos working abroad don’t need to travel back home and incur unnecessary expenses just to buy their family a brand new car as they can now readily do it immediately after a spur-of-the-moment decision.
The Auto Madness also happen in strategic shopping malls nationwide this September. For those people who want to personally experience a wide selection of cars, they may visit the Robinson’s Mall in San Nicholas, Ilocos Norte; the Fairview Ayala Terraces in Quezon City; the Robinson’s Mall in Bacolod City; and the Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu City from September 11 to 14. For those residing down south of the country, they can catch the Auto Madness at the Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro City from September 25 to 28. Shopping for a brand new car through the Online Auto Madness can be done in just three simple and easy steps. First, log on to www.bpiautomadness.com and choose a car from the comprehensive Car Buyer’s Guide where over 500 participating car brands and models are listed.
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Next, compute for the down payment and monthly amortization that best suit you. Finally, just fill out and submit the simple application form to complete the process. Expect to get a loan decision in as fast as three to eight hours. “With the success of the previous Auto Madness events, we are bringing the Auto Madness this September to make the best happen for Filipinos planning to buy their brand new car. Our growing economy has
been a driver for the growing demand for automobiles nationwide thus we would to make it easier and more accessible to Filipino car lovers and buyers. On top of the low rates, we also offer exclusive perks to our clients like the free comprehensive car insurance,” shares Pepe Carlos, VP and Head of BPI Family Auto Loans Division. Get your brand new car this September. The madness is back and is bigger than ever! WWW.BPIAUTOMADNESS. COM
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