WOW CDO Blogger Vic Madriaga

Feb32013 by VICMADZNo Comments

T.G.I. Friday’s Opens it’s Newest Branch in CdeO

One cannot get enough of a Friday’s fever. Those who have experienced the fun atmosphere and indulged in flavorful dishes at TGIFriday’s are sure to yearn for it over and over again. That is why the restaurant chain is opening more branches, this time in Cagayan de Oro City. Located in Centrio Mall, the newest T.G.I.Friday’s store sports the same contemporary vibe and interiors that can be found in any Friday’s branch worldwide. This 110-seater restaurant has all the nuances and characteristics that are truly Friday’s—from the wooden dining tables, spacious booth seating down to the sleek droplights that brighten the dining areas. The eclectic memorabilia concept, of course, are there too: disco balls and images of icons such as Bruce Lee, Wonder Woman, E.T. and Ghostbuster. Mus...

Jan12013 by VICMADZNo Comments

Mindanao Fashion Summit 2013

CDO Events

Updated: This January 4-6, 2012, be ready for the event that elevated Mindanao's Fashion Industry. OFDG (Oro Fashion Designers Guild) together with Designers Asembly and Limketkai Center in cooperation with the Department of Tourism - Region X presents Mindanao Fashion Summit 2012 featuring fashion designers Frederick Peralta, Dong Omaga-Diaz, Ronald Ansaldo, Roel Rosal, Jeffrey Garde, Oscar Flores and many more. The event will be directed by Glen Cabaral, Vince Aranas and Dennis Almazan. Below is your Mindanao Fashion Summit 2013 Guide. December 5, 2012 - 5 PM - Men’s Wear Benjie Manuel Boogie Musni Rivera Celeste Magsalay Gil Macaibay III John Mark Magallanes Joshua Guibone Juniel Doring Kiko Domo Mark Yaranon Dodjie Batu Edgar Buyan December 6, 2012 - 5 PM – Women’s ...

Dec292012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Mango Opens at Centrio Mall CDO

CDO Places, Lifestyle in CDO

If you're looking for a perfect present for a family member or your partner in LOVE, drop by Mango Centrio CDO and you'll find fashionable and elegant bags, jeans, tops, dresses, shirts and more. Mango Centrio opened last December 2, 2012. Present in over 100+ countries, Mango is an international Spanish brand, which manufactures and designs clothes and accessories for women and men. The event was attended by VIPs in CDO and the media (including the Northern Mindanao Bloggers). Mango Spain representatives Jokin Areceta and Claudia Castillo, Mango Philippines Kelly Santos, and Cagayan de Oro's Michelle Francisco cut the ribbon to formally open their new branch. Photos Courtesy of TravelTaBai.com

Dec252012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Bettina: 21 Years of Making Kagay-anon Women in Style

CDO News, CDO Places

From a humble beginning "Looker's" betamax rental store to a boutique called "Bettina". This 21 years old clothing store owned by Julie Ang has gone far since its founding in 1992, from its original store to branches at Limketkai Center, Serendra in Fort Bonifacio, Makati City and now at the newly opened Cagayan de Oro Mall - Centrio. Check out their online store - http://bettinasbox.multiply.com/

Dec252012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Create your Own Hat at The White Hat Yogurt – Centrio Mall CDO

CDO Places, CDO Restaurants

The White Hat Yogurt in Cagayan de Oro is the newest health snack hub at Centrio - an Ayala Mall. They opened last month offering their super delicious italian frozen yogurt by creating your own hat topped with select 21 healthy premium toppings like cereals, wallnuts, oranges, mangoes, peaches, oreo, kiwi and strawberries. They are using authentic yogurt with a special combination of low-fat milk and live active yogurt cultures that makes your own cup or hat even healthier. Based on the exclusive media interview, the company started 5 years ago and was inspired by the idea of bringing and developing the frozen yogurt in the Philippines from the success of some California-based yogurt brands. They also tapped the local dairy producers as their source for their premium yogurts...

Dec172012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Remembering Sendong – the Memorial Wall

CDO Events, Nightlife in CDO, Press Release in CDO

PRESS RELEASE: REMEMBERING SENDONG THROUGH THE JCI BAI LAWANEN MEMORIAL WALL More than 500 persons remain missing in Cagayan de Oro a year after Typhoon Sendong devastated the city on December 17, 2011. Families who were left behind had nowhere to go to honor their loved ones who untimely passed away. JCI Bai Lawanen, Mindanao’s first all-lady chapter of Junior Chamber International Philippines, considered the painful emptiness that these families were feeling. And voila! They conceptualized the JCI Sendong Memorial Wall Project. A community project, that will serve as a sanctuary for the grieving families. On the 8x12 feet size memorial wall, made of romblon marble, are etched names of those who died and still remain missing due to Sendong. This tribute will stand with honor and di...

Dec142012 by VICMADZNo Comments

CDO welcomes Tokyo Tokyo, the #1 Japanese Fastfood Chain in PH!

CDO Places

Finally, the country’s #1 Japanese fast food chain, Tokyo-Tokyo, is now in Cagayan de Oro City to give you a taste of japanese cuisine. If you think about it the name Tokyo Tokyo has been known for its affordable Pork Tonkatsu, Shrimp Tempura, Beef Misono, California Maki, Chicken Yakitori, Japanese Spring Rolls, Omurice, Shrimp Tempura, Yakisoba and the Red Iced Tea. Tokyo Tokyo CDO is located at the 2nd floor of Limketkai Center,Cagayan de Oro City. For Tokyo Tokyo promos and updates, like them on Facebook.

Dec132012 by VICMADZNo Comments

What A Girl Wants (WAGW) Opens 2nd Store in CDO

Lifestyle in CDO

What A Girl Wants (WAGW) recently opened their second store in the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro. WAGW is a store offering apparel plus accessories for women and men. WAGW started out in 2004 in Cebu City featuring the latest designs and accessories to perfect your looks and improve your style. They are the one-stop shop for your apparel needs. They also launched their Young Ambassadors of Style 2012 in CDO and have choosen Essa Santos, Adlai Rivera, and Angela Fortich. Aside from that expect this holiday season that the WAGW and WAGW for her Men Holiday Collection will be released. Maria Teresa Angela “Essa” Santos, 22, was born and raised in Cagayan de Oro and is an AB Philosophy graduate of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. She is currently based in Cebu Ci...

Dec122012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Res|Toe|Run in CDO: Your Appetite for Shoes

Lifestyle in CDO

Serving avid shoe fashionistas with tantalizing platters of both popular brands and “rare” finds via a vibrant and creatively unique restaurant concept, Res|Toe|Run continuously captivates and inspires vain “shoe-buds” with its ever growing menu of footwear selections, each representing a colorful variety of premium choices categorized under RES (comfortable casual footwear line), TOE (composed of slippers and sandals that stylishly adore and tickle one’s toes) and RUN (athletic-inspired shoes for active individuals). Elevating itself as the country’s foremost shoeaholics’ haven with its newly improved, out-of-the box “kitchen showroom” concept which whimsically transposes one's appetite for food into voracious cravings for trendy, hard-to-find global brands, Res|Toe|Run makes brows...

Dec112012 by VICMADZNo Comments

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf now in CDO

CDO Attractions, CDO Places, Lifestyle in CDO

After the much awaited opening of the newest mall in Cagayan de Oro, top brands have opened their doors to Kagay-anons, and one of them is CBTL or the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf ("The Coffee Bean" or "Coffee Bean"). Indeed CDO loves coffee, with almost coffee shops around the metro, Kagay-anons have fallen in love to relaxing and taking a sip of that tasty and relaxing aroma. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is located at the ground level of the mall near the its garden. Why go to CBTL? The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® purchases premium Abarica coffees selectly picked from the equatorial regions in Latin America, the Pacific, and East Africa. They personally visit farms, local growers from the places I've mentioned. Their coffee guide on their website will give you the profile of what t...