Thursday, March 28

Author: VICMADZ

Vic known as "The Guy with a Big Voice" is a multi-awarded blogger, a TEDx speaker, and the social media marketing specialist in London. Other than that, he's also a columnist and writes weekly on the Mindanao Gold Star Daily's Lifestyle section - UrbanLife. Email: wowcdoblog@gmail.com.
Where to Eat Suman and Sikwate at Centrio Mall?

Where to Eat Suman and Sikwate at Centrio Mall?

CDO Restaurants
Bulad, Suka, Sili, Sikwate... Sikwate. This famous bisrock song popularized by Junior Kilat is a great reflection of the Visayas-Mindanao food culture. Sikwate is not anymore new to me. Growing up, this hot choco is a common breakfast drink during the weekends. You may have also seen your grannies picked those cacaos from the backyard, lay them to the sun for 5 days and turn them to tableas. By the way, Tablea is the spanish translation of the word tablet. Early this year during the rainy season, WOWCDO.com was hunting for a Hot Choco to drink and after roaming around Centrio Mall for an hour, we finally found a place to drink Sikwate. Guess where? Kenya Kaffe! This cafe is located inside Rustans Fresh CDO and near the Centrio Cinemas. Kenya Kaffe offers kenyan-blended coffee,...

Make Your Valentines Extra Memorable at Centrio Mall

CDO Events
It's the season of love and Centrio Mall will make your Valentines extra with the following attractions that is worth your time. First on the list, Richard Poon, the romantic crooner will serenade you on February 15 at the Activity Center. We are pretty sure that this ASAP Sessionista will make your girl kilig to the bones. Second is the Museum of Love, this Ayala Mall will showcase memorabilia's and keepsakes that people have been keeping in the name of love. Want a movie date after? Drop by the Centrio garden and take your love one to a journey that they will surely remember by watching a romantic movie beneath the old tree. Make it memorable, take a photo with the hashtag #LoveInCentrio and show to the world that love goes beyond boundaries even in the internet. Sprea...

Opol, Mis Or to Celebrate 1st Kabaybayonan Festival

Opol, Misamis Oriental
A recognized municipality for its attractive beaches and the weekend destination for the people of CDO and the surrounding municipalities for recreation, Opol, is set to have their first ever Kabaybayonan Festival this April 25 and 26 through the hard work of Mayor Maximino B. Seno's leadership and the Opol Tourism Office. You may also participate on the following events: Bankathon Patentiro Battle of the bands Beach volleyball Beach relay Hiphop Hawaiian Mix Dance Competition Opol is known for commercial fishing, farming, hospitality and tourism like Philippine Ostrich and Crocodile Farm, the first to combine an ostrich and crocodile farm in the country; the Opol Aviary and Mini Zoo which features a wide variety of native birds and animals; the Marine Sanctuary; and ...

Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues in CDO

CDO Events
Based from a book, The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler that talks about the female sexuality in all its complexity and gives us the real stories of intimacy, vulnerability and sexual discovery. VDay Cagayan de Oro 2014 and Pagbantog-Kagayan brings The Vagina Monologues in Cagayan de Oro. All proceeds will go to the VDay Movement against violence on women and girls, and the women's recovery & livelihood projects for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda and the Visayas earthquake. Cast members include Atty.Sam Tan, Ms. Nicole Abas, Ms. Jamie Joy Bantigue, Ms. Greanne Trisha Mendoza, Ms. Arlyn May Baqui Bongay, Xavier University's Mai Santillan, Princess Acaylar, Chae Rubin (Cherubin) Alagenio, and Capitol University's Car-lene Dela Cruz. The Vagina Mo...

Four Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Candidates from CDO

CDO News
From the hundreds who applied, Cagayan de Oro has proven dominance in the beauty contests as four candidates for the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 are from the City of Golden Friendship, namely Binibini #34 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (a.k.a. Pia Romero) who finished as 1st runner up in 2013, Binibini #26 Laura Victoria Lehmann, Binibini #11 Angelique Celine de Leon and #6 Ellore Noelle Punzalan. The announcement was done last January 17 at Gloria Maris Banquet Hall. The Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Grand Coronation Night will be held on March 30,2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. For updates, use the hashtag #bbpilipinas2014. Will the next Binibining Pilipinas 2013 holders be from CDO? We are surely hoping. Let's cheer for 'em!

1K@Amway Fun Run 2014

CDO Fun Runs
Join 1K@Amway today and help gift a child with a good book tomorrow. Amway, a global leader in health, beauty and outstanding business opportunity for Independent Business Owners is set to have their fun run this February 9, 2014. For only Php 200 you will have your race kit that includes an event t-shirt and a bib. Register at ADC CDO, Perla Compania De Seguros Building, Don Apolinar Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City. A portion of your registration will be donated to Amway One by One Campaign for Children. 1K@Amway Fun Run 2014 CDO Race Details: Registration Fee P200 with Race Bib and Shirt (1K, 5K and 8K Category) Assembly time: 5:30 am Gunstart 1K - 6:10 am, 5K - 6:00 am, and 8K at 5:50 am Route : Amway Office - Bulua Banga - Amway Office So be part of the 2014 1k@Amway Fun Run and...

Missy Bon Bon Greets you “Maayong Buntag” with Fresh New Dishes

CDO Products
Missy Bon Bon, a hip, cozy, and relaxed artisanal bread shop serving healthy, freshly made bread onsite, as well as unique fusion interpretations of local bread products, gourmet comfort food, custom gelato, and freshly brewed coffee greets you Maayong Buntag with Fresh New Dishes! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it fuels you and gets you ready for the big day. Studies shows that people who eat breakfast have more energy at school and work thus making a more productive day. Missy Bon Bon is now serving new dishes! Starting off with its Full Filipino Breakfast, Karambola! and Danggit Pamahaw de Cebu. To add is their All Day Platters Menu serving Full American Breakfast and the Super Flapjacks Breakfast! You may also need a boost for the day with their Siz...

Havaianas: A Pair for A Pair [Photos]

CDO News
Last holiday season, the Spruce Designer Network Inc. Main Office was flocked by Havaianaticos who replied to the call of Spruce to donate their Havaianas pair for another pair. The Havaianas flip-flops donated during the event will be given to the Yolanda survivors. As people lined up to donate and choose a pair, they were also entertained by kids playing different musical intruments and the Xavier University Glee Club. Kudos Spruce and Havaianas for the successful donation drive!

The Loop – safe, comfy, convenient home for transient students #TheLoopCDO

CDO Realty
Cagayan de Oro hosts many of the best colleges and universities in Mindanao, hence it is no surprise that many students from other cities and provinces come here to study. But leaving the comforts of their own home may not be that easy for all transient students. At the very least, they need a home base that will not only allow them to study well, but also to live well. For out-of-town students who go to any of CDO’s reputable schools and universities, heading back to their second home at the end of the day is as important as going back to their real home outside the city. After a long day at school, students would want to go home and rest in the comfort of their homes to recharge for the next day. Studying hard is a crucial priority, as they face the everyday challenges of being...

Ali na Tabang na for Visayas – A Concert for a Cause

CDO Events
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. - William James Hope Organization Production presents Ali na Tabang na for Visayas, a concert for a cause for the suvivors of Typhoon Yolanda. It will be featuring Kiray Celis, Jem Cubil, Pilipinas Got Talent Finalist Muriel Lomadilla, Syntax Error, Deminions, Moses Jamero. David Lanas, Bob Castillo , Gerikha Amper, Swag Dancers, Kent Casinabe and Menswear CDO Blogger/Singer Andrew Pablico. The event will be hosted by Pamahaw Espesyal Host and MOR DJ Totoy Bugoy, Jaz Alerta, and Rod Ocangas. Do take note that the event was postponed to another date due to weather problems- Limketkai Center Atrium, 6PM. For ticket inquires, please call 09059486473 or 09267643487.VIP Tickets are priced at Php 200, Section B - Php ...
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