July 2014 - Page 2 of 2

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Google Educators Group is now in Cagayan de Oro!

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Are you a teacher or a trainer? Are you looking for ways or new tools to effectively teach your students? If we hear a Yes on both questions then this event is for you. We present GEG or Google Educators Group. GEG is an independent community run initiative to which Google is the primary partner and inspiration. GEGs are for any educator who is passionate about meeting the needs of their students through technology solutions and collaborating with other educators who feel the same way. GEG’s provide a space where like-minded educators interested in open technology to improve learning can come together to discuss Google tools and the latest technologies, and get inspirational new ideas about using technology to excite their students and increase their own efficiency as teachers. With GEG...

Jul52014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Islands Souvenirs says I ♥ CDO!

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Cagayan de Oro, Philippines - Islands Souvenirs, a homegrown retail brand of Cebu, says I ♥ Cagayan de Oro! Islands Souvenirs, from the Islands Group of Companies, revolutionized souvenir shopping by transforming cottage-industry type products with a fresher look. It carved out a new niche by providing quality souvenir items that are creatively designed and packaged in a vibrant shopping environment. In February 2010, Islands Souvenirs first launched its line of shirts dubbed as, “I Heart”. “It was originally planned as a Valentine’s Day activation which focused on a less typical love – love of place” – according to Jay Aldeguer, President & CEO of The Islands Group. It was a huge and remarkable success thanks to the participation of various true-blue Cebuanos. Eventually, we...

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JanSport Backpacks Launches No Imitation Campaign

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JanSport®, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, has launched its FALL 2014 collection featuring iconic silhouettes in fresh colors and prints, as well as, brand new styles for the season. After 47 years JanSport still proves to be the top Brand in the backpack industry. Along with the brand’s continued success is its constant battle with the prevalence of inauthentic JanSport bags that are commonly being sold online and through other unauthorized sellers. This problem is not only a concern here in the Philippines but in other countries as well. As such, the brand has launched its global campaign, Accept No Imitations. True to this initiative the JanSport Right Pack, with its leather bottom, is t...

Jul22014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Miss Cagayan de Oro 2014 Diaries

Kagay-an Festival

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CDO Gears Up for Its First CDO Startup Weekend

CDO Events

This July, Cagayan de Oro plays host to its first ever Startup Weekend. Basically, the SW is like a crash course in creating a business. For 54 hours, managers, developers, designers, leaders, product managers, students, and anyone with entrepreneurial goals will gather in one venue to pitch ideas, form teams, and develop and launch startups. The 3-day event is open to both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs. What Should Participants Expect in a Startup Weekend? The Startup Weekend is a concept-to-launch event that follows one model. One the first day, participants will be given time to pitch their ideas (usually 60 seconds or less) without visual aids or any other supporting material. Each participant is then given the opportunity to vote for the pitch he likes best and to c...