October 2017 - WOWCDO.com

Oct222017 by VICMADZNo Comments

Rj-Sun Tropical Herbs and Fruits’ Sweet Spot on Guyabano

A liniment, a puree, jams, spreads and a juice with Rj-Sun Tropical Herbs and Fruits you have a lot of options to choose from. Among all the Kahimunan entrees that I have mingled with Rj-Sun was one of the most unique because of the variety of products. I talked to Rj-Sun’s main woman Jo Lozano of Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon to get to know her story and here what I found out. Rj-Sun’s Birth The Guyabano line of product was a result of their product experimentation, observation and research. She opened up that her husband has constipation and they were looking for natural remedies. In one of their research sessions, they found out that Guyabano was anti-cancer which was 10,000x better than chemotherapy. So they tried it and it worked for her husband. She shared what they dis...

Oct202017 by VICMADZNo Comments

New CDO travel agency ready for “Bring Home A Friend” program

Travel

A new travel agency in Cagayan de Oro says they’re ready to accommodate the multitudes of foreign tourists expected to visit the Philippines amid the recent launch of a government-led tourism initiative. It's Aera Global Travel Services, a value-for-money travel agency in CDO that specializes in quick and efficient airline ticketing, hotel booking and tour services. Department of Tourism's Bring Home A Friend (BHAF) program aims to tap the network of overseas Filipinos to invite their foreign friends to visit the Philippines. Incidentally, BHAF was introduced originally in 1994 and ran until 1997 but it has now been relaunched under the Duterte administration. “We’re very upbeat about this program since this is a great way for local businesses like ours to shine. Our kababayans c...

Oct142017 by VICMADZNo Comments

SHIGA: Sili sa Higaonons

Kahimunan Trade Fair

At first you’d think SHIGA is an imported product. It’s minimalist packaging is an attention-getter. Who would have thought SHIGA means Sili sa Higaonons. Take this from me: I’m a fan of SHIGA and has even sent bottles abroad to my fiancée. I spoke to Mildred Borja, SHIGA’s Marketing Manager at the recently concluded Kahimunan 2017. I bagged this chance to learn more about SHIGA. How SHIGA Started In the start of our conversation, Mildred recalled that they started with CHIGA then later changed it to SHIGA which meant “Sili sa Higaonons”. Her mother was a breast cancer survivor and was gearing towards a healthy lifestyle when they received a liter of Olive Oil. They know that it's a little pricey so they thought of putting it to good use. One day her mom went to Talakag ...

Oct102017 by VICMADZNo Comments

Jackpot on Maigo’s Jackfruit Tart!

Kahimunan Trade Fair

Next on our Kahimunan series is the jackpot story of the Maigo’s Jackfruit Tart. The municipality of Maigo in Lanao del Norte is abundant of Nangka or Jackfruit and every 27th of February, this humble town celebrates it’s Nangkaan Festiva. If you’re traveling from the west part of Mindanao to Iligan or Cagayan de Oro, for sure you’ve passed by this town and it never fails to showcase their nangka or jackfruit creation making it their OTOP or One Town One Product. RIC (Rural Improvement Club) on the Rise I’ve talked Ma’am Aileen Mendoza Liloan, she’s part of RIC Labu-ay, one of the developers of Maigo’s Jackfruit Tart. RIC means Rural Improvement Club, a non-government agency focused on uplifting the living standards in the barangay level. It’s backed up by the Department of Agricu...

Oct62017 by VICMADZNo Comments

The Humble Beginning of Erine’s Banana Chips

Kahimunan Trade Fair

Next to India, Uganda, and China, the Philippines holds the fourth producing country in the world. We are the source of 7% of the bananas in the whole wide world with around 9.2 millions of tonnes bananas exported and imported into the country. This led Reyna D. Manabat, married of 3 kids to put up her banana chips business. The brand name Erine’s came from their names Eduardo, Reyna, Ivory, Nicole, and Emilia. Reyna’s recalled starting the banana chips business on August 13 of 2015 and they were looking for a product to sell for the Kahimunan 2015 in CDO. She tells WOWCDO.com that they have over 400 banana trees on a 0.9-acre land and when one of her frustrations was selling the bananas for an affordable price so she decided to process the extra bananas to chips. From the ext...

Oct52017 by VICMADZNo Comments

THRIVE CDO leads #PinkOctober – the Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Bigby’s, Spruce

CDO Events

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer or about 1 out of 8 women. You can change the statistics by having your breast checked. Remember, early detection saves lives. In CDO, THRIVE CDO Breast Cancer Awareness Advocacy Group together with Bigby’s Quality Food Corporation, Spruce, and other key stakeholders dedicated the whole month of October in helping spread the awareness of the disease in educating the people about the cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. THRIVE CDO Breast Cancer Awareness Advocacy Group has set it’s Pink October 2017 activities in Cagayan de Oro. October 1 - Centrio Mall, Foam and Color Run (produced and organized by Circle Production & Centrio Mall)...

Oct32017 by VICMADZNo Comments

Nailaholics to hold “National Pampering Day” on October 17

Brand News

Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot when it comes to pampering on a national level. Leading the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this year with a nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward. The National Pampering Day got off to a good start last year where Nailaholics offered free manicure service and a stress relieving hand massage from 10 AM to 12 NN on all their branches nationwide. This 2017, all will be treated to a free service of their choice: a soothing manicure, calming foot spa or a relaxing foot massage. “We Filipinos are very hardworking in any given aspect of our lives and a nation of energetic and industrious people best deserves real pampering once in a while. This year, as Nailaholics celebra...

Oct32017 by VICMADZNo Comments

Tres Marias Coffee, Island of Honey and The Beehive of Camiguin

Kahimunan Trade Fair

Raphael Lemmens of Camiguin Island found a lot of opportunities from the bees. Majority of their line of products has a connection to the bee. In fact, he owns The Beehive of Camiguin Island. Originally a manager of a leading broiler integrator in the Philippines, Raphael fell in love with the Island of Camiguin and created a small business with the use of bees. He recalled starting the Beehive Cafe for about 3 years ago, but his curiosity on coffee started 6-7 years ago thus Tres Marias Coffee was born. He had a farmer plant coffee and have to multiply it to different varieties in Camiguin. He also highlighted doing interplant in the forest. “We interplant coffee in the forest. Because it’s easy to produce organic coffee if you interplant between other trees.” Raphael Added. htt...