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Nov12018 by VICMADZNo Comments

XU Ateneans earn two spots in Digital Youth Summit PH

CDO News

Last October 25-27, 2018, Mano Amiga Philippines, in partnership with Facebook, launched its much anticipated second Digital Youth Summit at the Ascott Hotel. This year’s summit theme #iamDigital puts authenticity, safety and wellbeing, community engagement, positive behavior and digital literacy as the center of focus. It featured 20+ speakers and panelists, ranging from content creators to multimedia personalities. The fully attended conference featured various talks, workshops, and activities all rooted in providing mentorship promising youth leaders to utilize social media to promote social good. In attendance at the event were 12 advocacy campaigns coming from all parts of the country, who presented their projects before a panel of social media experts and industry leaders. ...

Jan212015 by VICMADZNo Comments

Cinemagis 7 Digital Short Film Festival Schedule of Activities #Cinemagis7

CDO Events

National issues. Mindanao stories. Struggles. Social Media. Love and more. Post by Cinemagis - Digital Short Film Festival in Northern Mindanao. All those and more will seen on the 7th year of CINEMAGIS, Northern Mindanao's Digital Short Film Fest presented by the Xavier Center for Culture and the Arts (XCCA) of Xavier University. Higala, take note of the dates and venues shown below to catch your favorite films. Aside from the 13 films, Cinemagis will also show the works of Brilliante Mendoza such as the award-winning films “Foster Child” and “Thy Womb” at SM CDO's Cinema 3 and 4. Below are the expected #Cinemagis7 Digital Short Films per Category: Student Category “Feeling Loved” by Greanne Mendoza “Across the Universe” by Megan Louise C Hernandez “Grasya” by Gef...

Nov192014 by VICMADZ3 Comments

VEST, a People-Led Movement to Invest in Nature

CDO News

The Philippines, located in the tropics, has its share of typhoons yearly. When a low pressure begins in the warm Pacific Ocean, our country could be its next possible route. We are not exempted; in fact, we have learned lessons from the devastation Sendong (Typhoon Washi) has left our silent and booming city last December 2014. Sendong, an Unforgettable Experience I can still remember the night when Sendong struck the City of Golden Friendship, it was quite a struggle, rushing brown-muddy water came in our house so fast that we have to evacuate the soonest. That night, the status in the society did not matter. It was the night where survival was vital. I tell you, there are still a lot of stories uncountable and unpublished that will crush your heart. One thing is sure – we learned ...

Aug282013 by VICMADZNo Comments

Boses The Movie Showing on @AyalaCentrio (Centrio Mall) Cagayan de Oro

CDO Attractions

After 5 years of journey to your local and international film festivals, Boses comes to Centrio Mall – Cagayan de Oro City, this September 6, 10-12, 2013 with 8am and 10am as the play times. About the Film: Boses, produced for Cinemalayaby Erasto Films in 2008 tells a “poignant tale of a gifted boy made mute by unbearable experiences and his emotionally-damaged violinist-mentor as they find their voice through the redemptive and healing powers of music and friendship.” The film stars renowned violinist Coke Bolipata and his prodigy Julian Duque together with Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, and Meryll Soriano. Highly recommended by the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education,it is considered a powerful tool for promoting child protection. Watch the Boses...

Feb182012 by VICMADZ2 Comments

CDO Moved by Rapplers during SIBYA

CDO Events

SIBYA (means to announce) - The 1st Northern Mindanao Students Communicators Congress held at SM City Cagayan de Oro Cinema 2 was a huge success. [&lt;a href="http://storify.com/vicmadz/cdo-moved-by-rapplers-during-sibya" target="_blank"&gt;View the story "CDO Moved by Rapplers during SIBYA" on Storify&lt;/a&gt;]