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Aug62012 by VICMADZNo Comments

11th HRSD Conference at SM City CDO

CDO News

One of the early highlights of the 3-day 11th HRSD Conference and Exhibits held at the SM Atrium is the presentation of the Plaque of Appreciation to the Mindanao Technical Vocational Education and Training (MinTVET) Association, Inc..City AdministratorAtty. Leon Du M. Gan (2nd from left), is shown handing the plaque, in behalf of Mayor Emano, to MinTVET Executive Director Irene L. Floro (3rd from left), Founding Chairman Joji Ilagan-Bian (3rd from right), Chairman of the Board Atty. Marycel C. Engracia (2nd from right), and President Lorenzo Edwin F. Eusebio (right), as TESDA Region 10 OIC-Regional Director Edgar A. Sales (left) watches. The conference started with a motorcade on the 6th of August with an estimated 500 expected delegates, and will end at Lunch time on the 8th. CdO ...

Aug42012 by VICMADZNo Comments

CDO “Top Performing City” Despite of Sendong

CDO News, Press Release in CDO

Cagayan de Oro continued it economic rise regardless the devastation caused by Typhoon Sendong (TS Washi). The report sent by the Bureau of Local Government Finance coursed through the Honorable City Mayor Vicente "Dongkoy" Emano announcing CDO as the Top Performing City in the region. The detailed report states that Cagayan de Oro City came through and leveled up above the rest after collecting P332.1M in business taxes; P71.2M in fees and charges; and P30.7M in economic enterprises. “Dako kining garbo ug dungog sa dakbayan kay bisan man tuod og nakasinati kita og mapa-it nga katalagman, apan nakabangon ra gihapon ang dakbayan ug naangkon kini nga kadungganan,” the City Mayor said. Press Release Source: CDO Information Office

Jul292012 by VICMADZNo Comments

CDO Photos: Miss Kagay-an 2012 Public and Press Presentation

CDO Events, CDO Photos

Image Credit: Kagay-an Festival 2012

Jul292012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Ms. Kagay-an 2012 Official Candidates

Kagay-an Festival

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro is proud to present the 11 official candidates for this year's Ms. Kagay-an. Ms. Kagay-an 2012 Short Bio Candidate Number 1 - Lovely Jane B. Estampa – 21 years old, A graduate of MUST and a Legal Analyst from Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). Candidate Number 2 - Sidney Taboclaon – 20 years old, A BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management student from Tagoloan Community College. Candidate Number 3 - Elaine P. Ghan – 19 years old, A BS Nursing student in Liceo de Cagayan University. Candidate Number 4 - Laurice O. Inosa – 21 years old, A graduate of BS Science in Food Technology from Xavier University. Candidate Number 5 - Queenie C. Bahian – 19 years old, A BS Hotel & Restaurant Management from Cagayan de Oro College-PHINMA. ...

Jul202012 by VICMADZ1 Comment

Kagay-an Festival 2012 Calendar of Activities

Kagay-an Festival

The most anticipated event in CDO, the Kagay-an Festival - the annual fest for the Cagayan de Oro's patron saint, Saint Augustine. The Cagayan de Oro City Information Office has unveiled the Kagay-an Festival 2012 Calendar of Activities for the monthlong celebration! Kagay-an Festival 2012 Core Events Ms. Kagay-an 2012 - August 26 Agro Fair, Rodeo and Horse Show Kagay-an 2012 Cultural Street Dancing Competition Kagay-an P.E. Rhythmic Dance Kagay-an Festival Parade (Civic-Military and Golden Float parade) Kagay-an Festival Run Pyrolympics August 4 Side A back-to-back with Freestyle -The Atrium LKKM August 5 4 AM - Water Consciousness Fun Run 2012 - Kauswagan August 11 10 AM - Second Fiesta Rondalla Mindanao -SM City August 12 ANCOP Global Walk 4 PM - Ms. Kagay-an 2012-Tal...

Jul192012 by VICMADZ2 Comments

MYOH 2012 – Make Your Own Havaianas

CDO Events, CDO Products, Kagay-an Festival

Flip-flops is very common worldwide. The name originated from the sound that it creates. Flip-flops are a common type of footwear and is also being use during the summer season as part of the fashion get up. Havaianas is celebrating 50 years of carefree personalized fashion at MYOH 2012 - Make Your Own Havaianas on August 17-19 - 10AM onwards at the Rotunda of Limketkai Center.

Jul192012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Pulse’s Monday Videoke Night

Nightlife in CDO

I'm sure as a Filipino we love to go to the Videoke Bars singing our hearts out in different celebrations. Why not bring your friends to Pulse - Videoke Night + Live Band = It's a Monday Party! Reinvent your Monday night with Pulse's Videoke Night! Pulse is located at Tiano-Gaerlan Sts. with telephone number - 856-2596.

Jul192012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Dance To the Beat of Mother Earth – Dance Workout

CDO Events, CDO Fun Runs

Be part of Cagayan de Oro's Largest Dance Workout - Dance To the Beat of Mother Earth! This is a Climate Change Awareness Project of JCI Kagayha-an Gold that will happen on August 5, 2012 - 5:30AM at Rodelsa Circle Pelaez Sports Center. Wear something green and bring Php100 as a registration fee. All you gotta do is Dance to the beat of Mother Earth! Let us all support the event and be part of over 1-2 thousand attendees.

Jul192012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Goldswagger – A Vintage Fashion – Rock Show

Nightlife in CDO

Missed the retro fashion? Are you a fashionista looking for vintage clothes and fashion style? Then you should be in the Goldswagger Vintage Fashion-Rock Show! The show will be on August 11, 2012 - Saturday at Club TILT, Cagayan de Oro City. The creations of Gil Macaibay, Kiko Domo and Zoe Botwin will be featured on the event with performances from Wiz, Gasulina and Ruska. Let's take a peek on Goldswagger- Vintage Fashion-Rock Show's Youtube video. Info Source: Hinikawan on Facebook

Jul172012 by VICMADZNo Comments

Dibuho – the Northern Mindanao Visual Arts Congress

CDO Attractions, CDO Events, Kagay-an Festival

Dibuho is a local word in parts of northern Mindanao that means "drawing", "a drawing of", "an image" or "A CREATION OF". It is a native tongue specially for KAGAY-ANON's. Sadly this local word slowly fades as it is being replaced and forgotten the roots of our ancestors obscured by the shadow of a modern era of mixed heritage, as our origin drifts DI-BU-HO is a fitting description of the essence of this festival ART and the preservation of our CULTURE. Dibuho is the first major arts festival in Northern Mindanao that has been organized by various government agencies, NGO's and more. It's an art festival for different age groups, categories, workshops, performances, ethnic presentations and a lot more promotiing arts and culture. The art festival will run from July 8 ...