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Sep162016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Boy Zugba opens 2nd branch at Centrio Mall

Filipino-themed restaurant Boy Zugba is set to open its 2nd branch at the 3rd Level of Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro City. Boy Zugba, a homegrown CDO Filipino-themed restaurant, has been flocked with Kagayanons and tourist for their wide array of food choices. This includes the appetizers or pampagana, soups/sabaw, salads, Pancit, Filipino cuisines, sinugba, desserts, and of course their chicken inasal/BBQ. Boy Zugba is notable for its Chicken Barbecue, the Cheezzy Chorizo and the all-time-favorite Leche Flan. As the opening date approaches Boy Zugba has prepared a lot of contests offline and online. One of which is the Freedom Wall where mall-goers get to write their hugot to win prizes. A photo wall is also set at the facade of the soon-to-open branch where winners ...

Sep162016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Kasalang Filipino 2016 in Cagayan de Oro

CDO Events

Are you hunting for the best wedding suppliers for that precious moment - your dream wedding? Kasalang Filipino 2016 is the perfect venue to fulfill most of in your checklist. Kasalang Filipino has been dubbed as the Premiere Philippine bridal fair roadshow. It is also the longest running bridal fair in Northern Mindanao. This bridal fair also aims to promote the local wedding and tourism industry. This year, Kasalang Filipino's theme will focus on rustic chic or bohemian-coachella. These two wedding themes is the current wedding theme trend for 2016. Other than that, the event will also feature the best wedding singers in the local industry. In Cagayan de Oro, Kasalang Filipino 2016, now on its 11th year, will be at The Activity Center of Centrio Mal...

Sep152016 by VICMADZNo Comments

S&R to hold Members’ Treat Sale from September 30 to October 2

CDO Promos

Good news to all S&R Membership Shopping card holders. The newly opened S&R Membership Shopping in Cagayan de Oro will be holding its very first Members' Treat Sale from September 30 to October 2, 2016. This means lots of buy 1, take 1 offers and up to 50% discount offers as well. S & R Membership shopping club is located along CDO-Iligan Road, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro showcases a treasure of world-class shopping values for its S&R CDO members. They're open daily from 8AM-9PM. For non-members, membership starts at Php 700 which is good for a year with around Php 65,000 worth of coupons. S&R CDO has been notable for its New York Style pizzas with delicious and overflowing toppings. Now, which do you think among from the hundreds of items inside will ...

Sep102016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Columbia brings Trail Master Duathlon in CDO

CDO Events

Columbia Sportswear is bringing its Columbia Trail Masters Duathlon series in Mindanao this September 25 after its successful duathlons in in Visayas and Mindanao. The Trail Master Duathlon CDO-leg will be held at the scenic HIGH RIDGE Hilltop Restaurant at Bontula, Upper Macasandig in Cagayan de Oro. This duathlon aims to encourage more Filipinos, athletes in all levels, and newbies to an active and outdoor lifestyle. Race organizer Transition Productions have announced that 6K RUN + 20K Mountain Bike + 3K RUN competition is open to both men and women in different age groups. The men’s and women’s division of this CDO duathlon will be the following age categories: Male Age Group 18 to 24 year old 25 to 29 year old 30 to 34 year old 35 to 39 year old 40 to...

Sep52016 by VICMADZ1 Comment

Looking for a Job? Apply at Envizion in CDO

CDO Events, CDO Jobs

With the goal to expand and to cater to the increasing demand of English services in Japan, Envizion Philippines opens in CDO and is targeting to generate 250 jobs in Northern Mindanao. Present in the grand opening were founders of RareJob Japan and CEO of Envizion, Yasushi Nishijo. The opening was also attended by Gian Christiane Nava of the Corporate Planning Office of RareJob Philippines, President of the ICT Council, Stephanie Caragos; Jonathan Adolfo, Executive Director of CDO ICT Business Council, Timothy Andrew Salera and Eileen San Juan of the Investment and Promotions Center together with Maricel Casino-Rivera of the City Information Office. Being the “Gateway to Northern Mindanao”, Envizion Philippines saw a promising pool of skilled individuals and developing relia...

Sep42016 by VICMADZNo Comments

The Pacifico Boutique Hotel, a CDO hotel located in the Heart of CDO

CDO Hotels

Looking for a CDO Hotel at the city center? Go to Pacifico Boutique Hotel. Located at the heart of Cagayan de Oro and just a stone’s throw away from major tourist spots such as Divisoria, Duaw Park, St. Augustine Cathedral, Gaston Park and City Museum is the Pacifico Hotel CDO, also known for the city’s only rooftop bar, E-Bar. This CDO Hotel also boasts the best urban sunset view while visitors listen to cool rhythms courtesy of their in-house artists and enjoying the numerous cocktails, wines and hors d’oeuvres offered at their E-Bar. The Pacifico Boutique Hotel offers modern and spacious rooms equipped with 12-inch thick mattresses, bamboo silk sheets, blackout curtains, fast and FREE 100 Mbps wireless Internet, 40-inch-wide screen cable TV, floor to ceiling view of the ci...

Aug212016 by VICMADZNo Comments

WATCH: Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016 Coronation Night

CDO Events, Miss Cagayan de Oro

Twelve candidates spiced up the coronation night as the City of Cagayan de Oro searched for its next ambassador. It was a night full of glitz and glamour. Here are the official candidates of Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2016. 01. Sherlyn Doloriel – Brgy. Lapasan 02. Rendy Mae Castrodes – Brgy. 14 03. Christian Faith Pagote – Brgy. Bugo 04. Ana Monica Tan – Brgy. Carmen 05. Toni Rose Guillermo – Brgy. 32 06. Jean Isabel Tan – Brgy. Kauswagan 07. Donita Lumapay – Brgy. Lapasan 08. Alan Marie Agot – Brgy. Patag 09. Angeliza Navajo – Brgy Lumbia 10. Geraldine Sario – Brgy. Carmen 11. Karla Estorba – Brgy. Nazareth 12. Christine Cubero – Brgy. 23 Candidate number 1 - Sherlyn Doloriel was declared as Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2016! Organized by JCI Bai Lawanen, the City Tourism, and the Local...

Aug182016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Kagay-an Festival Marathon 2016 set on August 21

CDO Fun Runs

The tradition continues, From the productions that gave CDO countless CDO Fun Runs and races to participate, Circle Productions together with Centrio, an Ayala Mall, and the Local Government of Cagayan de Oro, comes Kagay-an Festival Marathon 2016. Kagay-an Festival Marathon 2016 will be held on Centrio Mall this coming August 21, 2015 (Sunday). Higala, you may register in the 4 different categories – 3K, 5K, 21K and 42K. Registration Centers will be at La Cabana Spa and Centrio Mall.

Aug32016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Hakab Na!, a Simultaneous Breastfeeding Event set on August 6

CDO Events

We all know that breastmilk is best for your baby, and the advantages of breastfeeding extend well beyond basic nutrition. To add, the breastmilk contains all the necessary vitamins and nutrients all the babies need in the first six months of life. Breast milk is also packed with disease-fighting minerals that protect babies from illnesses. In line with creating awareness on the importance of breastfeeding, a Global Big Latch On event is set on August 6, 2016 (Saturday) at the Limketkai Mall Event Center. It is called “Hakab Na!”, an event where mothers gather and simultaneously breastfeed our babies at the same time. “Hakab Na!” aims to gather 300 families on Saturdays. This is twice the number as the previous year’s attendees. Behind “Hakab Na!” are the Modern Nanays of Mi...

Jul272016 by VICMADZNo Comments

The Wait is Over: S&R Membership Shopping is Now Open in Cagayan de Oro

CDO Events, CDO Places

Starting July 28, 10AM, Cagayan de Oro residents need not to go far to shop for world-class imported products. S & R Membership shopping club along CDO-Iligan Road, Barangay Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro showcases a treasure trove of world-class shopping values available to S&R CDO members. S&R is open daily from 8AM-9PM and located along the Kauswagan Highway across the RTMI garage before going right to the West Bound Bus Terminal. Modeled after warehouse shopping chains in the U.S., S&R Cagayan de Oro gives members with unmatched daily savings via exclusive deals and a low club pricing program that guarantees the best value for money. Membership starts at Php 700 (good for a year) with a much as Php 65,000 worth of coupons). S&R VP for Operation...