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Regional tourism job fair set in CDO on March 30-31

Regional tourism job fair set in CDO on March 30-31

CDO Jobs
Are you a recent graduate looking for work in the tourism industry? If so, prepare your requirements because thousands of career opportunities in the tourism sector are available for you. Mark your calendars for March 30 to 31, 2023, and head to the Limketkai Center Atrium in Cagayan de Oro for the Northern Mindanao Leg of the "Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso!" Philippine Tourism Job Fair. This job fair is a partnership between the Region X offices of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The main government offices in Manila set the memorandum of agreement (MOU), which aims to bridge employment opportunities for the tourism industry and regenerate the workforce to recover as we emerge from the pandemic. "The 'Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso' Jo...

Carlo Paalam holds meet and greet at Boy Zugba following his gold medal win

Sports
Carlo Paalam won the gold medal at the recent ASBC Asian Elite Championship in Amman, Jordan last November 12, 2022. In the men's 54-kilogram bantamweight finals, the 24-year-old Paalam defeated Kazakhstan's Makhmud Sabyrkhan 4-1 on a split decision. This is the first time Paalam moved up in the heavier Bantamweight class and snatched the Asian boxing title. “It will always be my honor to compete for my city and my country, the Philippines in any boxing matches.”, said Paalam, who took home silver from the 2022 Tokyo Olympics. “I take inspiration from my wife, and family and have used my heart and mind whenever inside the ring.”, he added. Boy Zugba, CDO's homegrown Kusina Bisaya, also held a meet and greet at their Gaisano City CDO branch together with his supporters and ...

Landbank Capistrano inks partnerships, open more ATM locations, roll out online banking services

Brand News
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world with deaths, standstill economies, and mass unemployment. The pandemic also resulted in devastating impacts on the lives of people across the globe. Amid this plaguing crisis like no other, Landbank - Capistrano Branch headed by AVP Ligaya L. Padilla continues to serve the nation. Landbank Capistrano proceeds to intensify the rollout of its products and services when the situation calls for it. Recently Landbank - Capistrano branch inks a series of agreements between Misamis Oriental LGUs and the DOH-Region X. The MOA or agreements include ATM Payroll, ATMs or cash points, and electronic salary loans with the LGU in the towns of Naawan, Balingoan, and Lugait. The gradual installation of ATMs was also done from April 2021. ...

Coronavirus CDO: Free mental health webinar for frontliners

CDO Events, Coronavirus
Being in the frontline can be stressful enough and there is a range of extra pressures added on top amid this pandemic. COVID-19 has wreck havoc in our mental health. Some of us may have been experiencing challenges in the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of our lives.   Join this FREE webinar about COVID-19: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Frontliners. The webinar is a joint project of Rotaract Club of Cebu Fuente and Rotaract Club of West Cagayan de Oro in partnership with Lingap Diwa and also co-hosted by Rotaract Club of CDO East Urban. The group is encouraging social groups, non-government organizations, religious groups, and anyone who is game for psychosocial support session to join in a Zoom webinar happening on Saturday, 13 June 2020, 6:...

Coronavirus CDO: How To Make Your Own Mask

Coronavirus, News
The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 which started in Wuhan, a city in the province of Hubei in China, has overtaken our lives. It has unexpected effects on the way we face our lives in recent days. COVID-19 has put a full stop in most of our activities, making the government implement measures to stop its spread like imposing a lockdown or an enhanced community quarantine. How can an individual stop the spread of the virus or even slow it down? The governments from the Asian countries like South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore have been encouraging citizens to wear a mask, but is it effective? While there is still no solid evidence, recent data suggest it's making a difference when compared to the number of cases from the western world, where masks are not encouraged. With the ri...

All roads lead to S&R CDO this 25-29 September for Members’ Treat

CDO Promos
Hello there! It’s the time of the year again! Have you also stock up for the rainy season or perhaps have you planned Christmas? If you haven’t, for sure - you will love this so make sure you continue reading. :) S&R, Philippines’ popular warehouse membership shopping chain is set to have their much awaited members’ treat and it’s happening this 25-29 September 2019 from 8AM-10PM. Seventeen S&R branches across the archipelago will hold the fab Members’ Treat which includes Cagayan de Oro. S&R card holder benefits Just a little background if you’re not yet a card holder that during S&R Members’ Treat, members are expected to get big discounts from this popular warehouse membership shopping chain modeled from the U.S. This includes items with discounts up to 50% a...

Higalaay Festival 2019 – Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Schedule of Activities #wowCDO

Kagay-an Festival
The month of August marks the Higalaay Festival 2019. It’s the Cagayan de Oro Fiesta month and the beginning of Holiday season in the city. Let’s make your Higalaay Festival 2019 extra special. Plan ahead as we give you the official list of the Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Schedule of Activities. Higalaay Festival 2019 – Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Schedule of Activities Higalaay Agrifair and Garden Show - August 1-3 - Gaston Park - 8AM-9PM 6th Higalaay Photo Contest - August 1-30 - SM CDO Downtown Premier - Mall hours Kumbira 2019 Culinary Show and Competition - August 14-16 - Limketkai Atrium - 10AM-6PM Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair - August 16-28 - SM City Uptown - 10AM-6PM Kagay-an Festival Marathon - August 18 - Centrio Ayala Mall - 3AM Higalaay Choral Competition - August...

Explore Babu Kwan, CDO’s newest halal restaurant

CDO Restaurants
More than food, halal is a lifestyle. It’s a dedication to the rules of Islam in each and every way. If you're looking for a halal restaurant in CDO, you should meet Babu Kwan. Meet Babu Kwan Babu Kwan is the newest halal restaurant in Cagayan de Oro. “Babu” means “auntie” while “Kwan” is from the colloquial term for the word “something”. She is your go-to-auntie, spoiling you with heavenly delicious dishes you would crave. Babu is single and is married to her love for cooking. She has travelled in Asia and has tried to infuse its taste to her home-cooked meals. What to order in Babu Kwan CDO Loosen up your belt and be ready for their rich and fragrant Beef Randang and if you’re desperate for a chicken fix, Babu’s Piaparan will satisfy that craving. The special seafood dish Sa...

XU Ateneans earn two spots in Digital Youth Summit PH

CDO News
Last October 25-27, 2018, Mano Amiga Philippines, in partnership with Facebook, launched its much anticipated second Digital Youth Summit at the Ascott Hotel. This year’s summit theme #iamDigital puts authenticity, safety and wellbeing, community engagement, positive behavior and digital literacy as the center of focus. It featured 20+ speakers and panelists, ranging from content creators to multimedia personalities. The fully attended conference featured various talks, workshops, and activities all rooted in providing mentorship promising youth leaders to utilize social media to promote social good. In attendance at the event were 12 advocacy campaigns coming from all parts of the country, who presented their projects before a panel of social media experts and industry leaders. ...

Shopping Alert: S&R CDO 5-Day Members’ Treat from September 26 to 30

CDO Promos
S&R, a popular warehouse membership shopping chain in the Philippines is set to have a 5-day Members' Treat happening this September 26-30. Expect to get big discounts from the popular warehouse membership shopping chain modelled from the U.S. S&R CDO is the perfect place to shop and save money from discounts. The S&R Members’ Treat means amazing buy 1, take 1 offers as well as up to 50 per cent discounts. The yuletide season is fast approaching and for sure this is the perfect time for you to stock up on all your favorite health and beauty products, imported snacks, imported grocery items, imported ice cream, frozen and fresh produce, home items as well as bakery treats. S&R clubs in CDO and the rest of the country are expected to extend their operating hours to 10 ...
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