WOW CDO Blogger Vic Madriaga

Jul192016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Higalaay Festival 2016 – Cagayan de Oro Fiesta Schedule of Activities

Almost 2 weeks before the CDO Fiesta month, the official Higalaay Festival 2016 Schedule of Activities has been released online. The month of August marks the start of festivities in Cagayan de Oro City towards the holiday season. So how can you make your Higalaay Festival 2016 extra memorable? We suggest you attend the events set by the City Government of Cagayan de Oro and its key partners. August 1-31 Higalaay Garden Show - Duaw Kagay-an Park Higalaay Agri Fair - Gaston Park August 4-6 Mindanao Fashion Summit - Rotunda, Limketkai Center August 13 Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016 Coronation Night - The Atrium, Limketkai Center August 17-19 Kumbira - The Atrium, Limketkai Center August 19-28 Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair - Entrance 3 - SM City Cag...

Jul152016 by VICMADZNo Comments

WATCH: Video Tour inside a Coca-Cola FEMSA Plant

Brand News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUre6WlJnBw For many of us, a field trip to the Coke Plant was memorable and today, WOWCDO.com takes you to a rare opportunity to be inside the Coca-Cola FEMSA Plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. This MisOr plant has a land area of 11.2 hectares and has 5 production lines as of July 2016. According to Coca-Cola FEMSA, their Misamis Oriental Plant can produce to as much as 63,000 bottles per hour. Other than that , this plant provides the freshly bottled beverages to about 60,000 establishments in Northern Mindanao and CARAGA Region. The executives also mentioned during the tour that Cagayan de Oro consumes mostly the majority of the Coke bottled products while Tacloban is a big fan of pet bottles. You may also check my full experience here.

Jul112016 by VICMADZNo Comments

WATCH: Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2016 Press and Public Presentation

CDO Events, Kagay-an Festival, Miss Cagayan de Oro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PSvPd4HJ8w Who among the 12 candidates will get the title as "Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2016"? 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 The public and press presentation was held at SM City Cagayan de Oro last June 26, 2016. The event was graced by Ms. Cagayan de Oro 2015 Charinna Gamaya Barros, the C...

Jun242016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Style Origin 2016: Good Vibes Festival

CDO Events, Lifestyle in CDO

On it’s third year in Centrio Mall, Style Origin continues to be the much awaited fashion event in Northern Mindanao. Style Origin is a yearly fashion event that brings the fashion trends and products to the market through a series of fashion shows across all Ayala Malls nationwide. Ayala Malls presented Style Origin in 2011 with series of activities that highlighted music, fashion, design, and lifestyle. Through this campaign, Ayala Malls aimed to reinforce its position as the premier lifestyle and shopping destination. Through a series of unique lifestyle initiatives, Style Origin has redefined and elevated the complete retail experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUf6iVXQc38 Since it was launched, Style Origin has trained the spotlight on the country’s vibrant sty...

Jun232016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Meet the 12 Candidates of Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016

Kagay-an Festival

The much-awaited battle of beauty and brains in Cagayan de Oro is back - Miss CdeO 2016. Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016 is the home of CDO's ambassadress to the world. The 2016 pageant is organized by JCI Bai Lawanen with the help of the City Tourism Council and the Local Government of Cagayan de Oro. This month the organizers have unveiled the magic 12 candidates that will compete for the title of Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016. Pre-pageant activities are scheduled throughout the June and July and the coronation night will be on August 13 at the Limketkai Center Atrium. Cagayan de Oro, meet the 12 lovely candidates of this year's pageant. Here's the complete list of the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2016 candidates: Sherlyn Doloriel - Brgy. Lapas...

Jun232016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Smart’s Digifest, a must-not-miss event this June 25

Brand News, CDO Concerts

Unrivaled mobile leader Smart Communication ends its month long Digifest with a rave party happening this June 25 at Limketkai Center Parking Lot D with the country’s top DJs and ambassador. In celebration of its faster and stronger data connectivity in Cagayan de Oro, unrivaled mobile services leader Smart Communications invites all Kagay-anons to one big Digifest party filled with awesome activities, great music and prizes at Limketkai Parking Lot D on Saturday, June 25. Smart’s Digifest features today’s hottest apps in larger than life set-ups powered by Smart’s faster mobile Internet, and gathers some of the country’s top beatmakers led by Smart ambassador and party staple DJ Ace Ramos and MC Pao, Katsy Lee, Gino V, and Banaag Brothers, among many others. To join the celeb...

Jun82016 by VICMADZ1 Comment

The Nest CDO – The Next Big Thing in Cagayan de Oro

CDO Places, CDO Restaurants, Lifestyle in CDO

If you’ve been on the hunt of what’s new in CDO? Definitely, you must include The Nest CDO. The Nest CDO, the latest addition to the food array in Metro Cagayan de Oro, is located in between Ramon Chavez Street corner Corrales Avenue (near Pitstop and Boy Zugba). As you stroll the long Corrales Avenue, The Nest is a spot that will give you a European vibe in the midst of the busy streets of CDO. The Nest CDO will be carrying two exciting food concepts namely Maison de Bon Bon, a Parisian-inspired cozy restaurant, and Giuseppe, which will deliver the finest Italian-Sicilian cuisines, fit for people in action for any food adventure. The Nest CDO will not only promise to give you great food but everything within this compound will be visually appealing making it a must-go pla...

Jun72016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Experience Digital TV with ABS-CBN TVplus – the “Mahiwagang Black Box” now in CDO

Brand News, CDO News, CDO Products, Lifestyle in CDO

Catchy TV commercials and jingles. These and more make the ABS-CBN TVplus a household name around the country today and finally Digital TV has arrived in Cagayan de Oro. Digital TV viewing is now possible with ABS-CBN TVplus a.k.a. “Mahiwagang Black Box” in Cagayan de Oro through Adtel and Iontec, ABS-CBN Regional’s Partner in bringing the said innovation in the city of Golden Friendship. More Kagayanons and Misamisnons can now watch exclusive channels and superior entertainment in dramatically clear picture and audio as DTV (digital terrestrial television), the biggest innovation introduced by ABS-CBN in 2015 in the Philippines. Our city is now the 2nd region to experience digital TV in Mindanao after Davao City. To date, ABS-CBN is the first media and entertainment company to s...

Jun52016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Smart Bro’s 4G Pocket WiFi at Php 888 – Your Budget-Friendly Pocket WiFi

Brand News, CDO News, CDO Promos, Lifestyle in CDO, Press Release in CDO

Inspired by the modern Kagayanon's growing passion for better internet experience, Smart also recently focused its network improvements in CDO to provide a faster and better coverage for the entire Cagayan de Oro. For a limited time period, enjoy Smart Bro's 4G Pocket Wifi at Php 888. Smart Communications Inc, the leader is wireless mobile, has kicked off summer with its best 4G Pocket Wifi Deal ever in the City of Golden Friendship - Cagayan de Oro. "We love the energy of this city (Cagayan de Oro) and the fact that the recent connectivity developments has been done in the entire CDO so everyone can experience better data service means more reasons to celebrate with your BRO-kadas here." Oscar Reyes, First VP and Wireless Consumer Broadband at Smart, told in a statement. ...

May292016 by VICMADZNo Comments

Strike a Pose 3: The 2016 CDO Modeling Workshop and Fashion Show

CDO Events, Lifestyle in CDO

After a month of modeling workshops, the Strike a Pose 3 Fashion show served as its culmination program last May 28, 2016. Centrio Mall's Garden was jam packed with mall-goers and supporters of the Strike a Pose 3 participants. It was one moment the participants were waiting for. Top CDO models Maxine Monasterio, Jamie Joy Batingue, Paola Pilapil, Essa Santos, Nicole Floirendo, and Gob Uriarte even appeared on this video to share their testimonials on their modeling journey and how Gil Macaibay III has become a part of their careers. The mall's garden was transformed into a spring like set paving way to the spring creations of CDO's Prince of Haute Couture. More or less 75 models and participants flaunted the Gil Macaibay III creation to the mall goers. Th...