WOW CDO Blogger Vic Madriaga

Jul252014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Bon Appetea is the Home of Monster Milk Tea

Truly Cagayan de Oro has been invaded by Milk Tea stores, as wherever you go, they open their doors to offer their addicting milk teas and help nurture friendship. Last July 17, a new exciting store has embraced the Kagayanon addiction to the milk teas and that is none other than Bon Appetea and Wicked Waffles. Bon Appetea is located at the Rotunda section of Limketkai Center. Aside from Milk teas they also offer frappes, fruit juices, waffles and a lot more. They have a wide selection of 40+ options - really an array of options to devour. WOWCDO.com was invited to the opening of the newest milk tea haven in CDO and they suggested that we try the Nirvana, their best seller, assam black milk tea with pearls and egg pudding. We were a bit hesitant as we are lactose intolerant. ...

Jul242014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Miss Cagayan de Oro 2014 Talent Competion in Photos

Featured, Kagay-an Festival

[View the story "Photos: Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2014 Talent Competition" on Storify] Photos from Miss Cagayan de Oro 2014 FB page

Jul242014 by VICMADZNo Comments

World-Class Violinist Bradley Bascon Live at Rodelsa Hall #CDO

CDO Concerts

This July 31 - 7 in the evening, Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University's world-class concert hall will bring in none other than the renowned violist Bradley Bascon with Rudolf Golez, the pianist, as the collaborating artist. This 15 year old lad is the 2014 Panel Finals Winner Violin Master Class held at the California State Polytechnic University organized by the Music Teachers Association of California. Bradley also won 2nd Place at the annual California State finals for VOCE competition held in Santa Clara, California on February 2014. He has also performed with many orchestras in the US namely - Claremont Young Orchestra, Irvine Classical Players Orchestra, Inland Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Youth Symphony Orchestra. For seat reservation, call 088-858-...

Jul242014 by VICMADZ1 Comment

Higalaay: Kagay-an Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities #HigalaayCDO

Kagay-an Festival

The festival is that time of the year when Kagay-anons seek out friends, make new friends, and go beyond self-interests to be friends for others. It is a festival in time for the fiesta celebration of the city's patron saint, St. Augustine on 28th of August 2014. The following is the festival core events and activities which are the rallying points for a campaign to promote Cagayan de Oro City and the surrounding areas as an investment and tourism destination. Mindanao Fashion Summit August 8 to 10, 2014 - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Limketkai Rotonda Co-organized by Oro Fashion Designers Guild Kumbira, the country's longest-running culinary show August 13 to 15, 2014 - 10:00 am Limketkai Mall Atrium Organize by COHARA and Department of Tourism-10 Garden Show & Agri Fair ...

Jul242014 by VICMADZNo Comments

How Will Your Ms. CDO 2014 Bets Make Their Reign Memorable?

Kagay-an Festival

The lovely candidates in the upcoming Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2014 competition was asked if how will they make their reign memorable if ever the crown will be destined for them and we have the answers. The candidates have gone through different activities the past few months in preparation for the pageant night and their reign. You can also follow the latest about the candidates like their Facebook Page - Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2014. The pageant is organized by the CDO Tourism Office and JCI Bai Lawanen Inc. since 2013. #1 PRINCESS GO - " I would spend my time in the charity. I love to help people or children especially those victims of floods. I would also promote Cagayan de Oro to investors to come." #2 JESSICA ABINES - "I want to be remembered by people not because of who i am and w...

Jul242014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Islands Souvenirs Rocks CDO with Centrio Fashion Show

CDO Events, CDO Products, Lifestyle in CDO, Press Release in CDO

Fashion. Music. Fun. Kagayan-ons were in for a treat as Islands Souvenirs brought the house down on Centrio Mall with the launch of the ‘I Heart Cagayan De Oro’ campaign. The ‘I Heart CDO’ line, which includes a wide variety of personalised shirts and other products, focuses on love and pride of place. The campaign also highlights the things that make CDO a great tourist destination - whether it’s the food, the adventures, the sights, the people, the vibe, the views and everything under the sun. Through the ‘I Heart’ concept, locals are empowered and encouraged to “Show your love, Show your pride” for the city that they call home. ‘I Heart Cagayan De Oro’ Fashion Show The brand’s bestselling shirts, apparel and accessories were thrust into the spotlight in a grand and festive Fa...

Jul182014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Islands Souvenirs Introduces #iHeartCDO Campaign in a Special Launch at Centrio Mall

CDO News

This July 19, Islands Souvenirs launches ‘I Heart CDO’ campaign together with the new store at Centrio Mall. The second store in just two months with more underway, Islands Souvenirs’ new campaign focuses on promoting CDO and its tourism. The launch event kicks off with a special Fashion Show that will put the brand’s bestselling shirts under the spotlight. The show features the city’s hottest models dressed in different Islands Souvenirs shirts and looks from casual to glam, sports to street and everything in between. More than just an ordinary souvenir shirt, the brand’s ‘I Heart’ line is also a fashion statement that gives the wearer the opportunity to show their pride and love for CDO. The shirts’ different colours and graphics can be mixed, matched, customised and personalised ...

Jul152014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Tips to Enjoy your Tonkatsu by Terazawa Experience

CDO Restaurants

From the company that brought T.G.I. Fridays and Italianni's to Cagayan de Oro, the Bistro Group has just opened another exciting concept that will make your taste buds stick to the sinful yet healthy Japanese Katsu food – welcome - Tonkatsu by Terazawa! A Japanese resto created by Chef Akinori Terazawa, a Nagoya, Japan native, with a mission to make the best Tonkatsu in town. Well his works have come way beyond his imagination. After 20 years, now it has reached the Philippines and in CDO, Tonkatsu by Teraza is located at the Ground Floor of Centrio, an Ayala Mall. One should look forward and enjoy their specialty dishes like Kurobuta Tonkatsu, Rosu Katsu, Deep fried oysters and more katsu meals options. SUPER TIP: They also offer unlimited servings of Japanise rice, miso ...

Jul142014 by VICMADZ2 Comments

Google Philippines Launches Doodle Contest

CDO News

Doodles are the fun, surprising, and sometimes spontaneous changes that are made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, and scientists. How did the idea for doodles originate? In 1998, before the company was even incorporated, the concept of the doodle was born when Google founders Larry and Sergey played with the corporate logo to indicate their attendance at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. They placed a stick figure drawing behind the 2nd "o" in the word, Google, and the revised logo was intended as a comical message to Google users that the founders were "out of office.". While the first doodle was relatively simple, the idea of decorating the company logo to celebrate notable events was born. ...

Jul102014 by VICMADZNo Comments

Frills – a Gil Macaibay III Fashion Show

CDO Events, Lifestyle in CDO

Another fashion event is set to happen in the City of Golden Friendship this July 12, Saturday at SM City Cagayan de Oro at 4PM. Witness as the CDO's Prince of Haute Couture is set to unveil the Gil Macaibay III's PhFW Holiday 2014 Collection. This famous CDO Fashion Designer is known for being the genius behind Oro Fashion Designers Guild, Glitterati, Designers Assembly, and Gil Exclusives. Gil has also dressed up Rachel Ann Go, Kyla, La Diva, Julie San Jose, and the local celebrities. Check out Gil's portfolio here: http://gilmacaibay.com/portfolio-of-gil-macaibay/. [This post will be updated with photos and highlights after the event.]