Mindanaoan Irene, Author at Mindanaoan - Multi awarded CDO and New York Lifestyle Blog

Jul102011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Visit our booth at Kasalang Filipino 2011 fair!

Announcements, Beauty, Cagayan de Oro City, Events, Fashion, Features, Mindanaoan Artists, Mindanaoan Update, News, Northern Mindanao, Photos, Society, Weddings

Are you a soon-to-be-bride? Do you know someone who's interested to look for Filipino wedding photographers? Do you want to hire award-winning wedding photographers who have loads of experience? Or do you just want to visit bridal fairs and check out the current rates, wedding packages and the works of the best wedding suppliers in this side of the country today? Then head on down to the Rotunda area of Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City, Northern Mindanao from July 15 to 17, 2011 and check out the much-awaited Kasalang Filipino 2011! One Happy Story, a duly registered business owned by my absolutely talented brother (who's a professional wedding photographer, portrait photographer, graphic artist and layout artist) will be one of the exhibitors :) And I, as the ever-loving and ever...

Jul92011 by Mindanaoan Irene13 Comments

Meeting Malaysian astronaut Dato Sheikh Muszaphar

Mindanaoan Update

How do you talk to an astronaut? More specifically, how do you talk to the very first Angkasawan (Malaysian astronaut) sent to space who’s tall, super smart, very passionate in his beliefs and very, very handsome without sounding like an awestruck schoolgirl? This was my very thought as soon as I found out that I was set to fetch, meet and spend time with the supposedly dashing 38 year old Dato Sheikh Muszaphar, who’s not only an Angkasawan but an orthopedic surgeon and part-time model as well. (Yes, he’s that amazing.) The last thing I wanted was to talk to someone who knew a lot about Physics, Medicine and Aerospace Engineering. Heck, I could barely remember the technicalities surrounding g-forces, gravity, micro-neurons and surface tension! How in the world could I even carry a logic...

Jul82011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

A first in Mindanao! Join the Cagayan de Oro – Dahilayan ultra marathon (details here)

Mindanaoan Update

The home of Asia's longest dual cable zipline will also be the home of the much-awaited CDO - Dahilayan Trail 55k Ultra Marathon tomorrow, July 9, 2011 (Saturday). Dahilayan Adventure Park will be the end point of what's believed to be the first ever mega marathon of this kind in Mindanao. Yes, this is definitely a first in Mindanao and this Mindanao blogger is absolutely happy to be one of the supporters of this ultra marathon! Mindanaoan.com is one of the very proud media partners of the upcoming CDO - Dahilayan Trail Ultra Marathon 55K 2011! Runners will follow the picture-perfect CDO - Dahilayan trail which covers one city (Cagayan de Oro) and two Bukidnon towns (the Municipalities of Libona and Manolo Fortich). From Rodelsa Circle in Cagayan de Oro City, the participants of the ...

Jul72011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

America in 3D goes to Baguio

Advocacy, Announcements, Blogging, Broadcasting, Events, Features, Government, Jobs, Manila, Mindanaoan Update, Society, Technology

A few months ago, the United States Embassy in Manila, Philippines conducted its first ever America in 3D event. It was so successful that the US Embassy in Manila, under the leadership of the very amiable Ambassador Harry Thomas, decided to do a roadshow! First stop - Baguio City! Come join the U.S. Embassy when it brings “America in 3D” to Baguio City from July 8 to 10, 2011 at SM City Baguio! All residents of greater Baguio are invited to participate in our FREE, fun events in SM City Baguio from July 8 through 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The three-day weekend will include a full lineup of musical performances (everything from jazz to hip-hop, from country music to Broadway tunes), free samplings of American food, cooking demonstrations, and information about U.S. visas and ...

Jul72011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Photos: Philippine football team Azkals vs Sri Lanka Brave Reds (PART 2)

Blogging, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Personalities, Photos, Sports

Here's part two of the photos I took during the Azkals (Philippine football team) versus Sri Lanka Brave Reds game last July 3, 2011 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines. If you want to take a peek of the photos included in Part 1, please visit this link. I was indeed one of the very lucky ones that day who got to watch the Azkals clobber Sri Lanka 4 - 0! Although it rained for several minutes, it still did not dampen everyone's spirits. All of the Azkals fans (including me, of course! :D) screamed their lungs out, participated in the "crowd wave," and had so much fun posing for the photographers who wanted to take photos of our happy, cheery faces :D By the way, I just learned that I was on TV that day haha :D Apparently, I was seated at the area where most ...

Jul72011 by Mindanaoan Irene5 Comments

Photos: Philippine football team Azkals versus Sri Lanka Brave Reds (PART 1)

Blogging, Events, Features, Headline, Journalism, Manila, Mindanaoan Update, News, Personalities, Photos, Sports

It was the day I've been waiting for. To finally watch our very own Philippine National Football Team AZKALS play against another team LIVE! It finally happened last July 3, 2011 at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines. And I even had a Pilipinas Futbol Azkals shirt on to boot! Much, much thanks to my very generous sponsors, Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato Seri Dr. Ibrahim Saad and his lovely wife Datin Seri Dato Zainab Kader, I had a special front row seat to watch the Azkals play against the Sri Lanka Brave Reds. Just in case you're wondering, my ticket was worth a whopping Php 3,090.00! The day was truly memorable. One for the books! The Azkals won 4-0 (woohoo!) and successfully hurdled the first round of the World Cup qualifiers! Their first duel...

Jul22011 by Mindanaoan Irene32 Comments

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte punches sheriff…and why I still trust and believe in her

Advocacy, BIMP-EAGA, Bisaya, Blogging, Controversial, Davao City, Davao Del Norte, Davao del Sur, Features, Government, Headline, Media, Mindanaoan Update, Musings, News, Opinion, Personal, Personalities, Politics, Society

First things first. I am a Dabawenya. Hence, you know that I can be biased...and I am. I will not even try to deny it. No matter what people say, I think Davao City has gone a long way from being a mere "NicarAGDAO" (likened to Nicaragua...Agdao is one of the notorious areas in Davao where dead bodies would be found long ago...now it's a busy commercial district) to being one of the most livable cities in the world and part of the reason why my beloved hometown is doing this well are the Dutertes. Before I proceed, let me just say that this is not a political post. This will not be an in-depth analysis. This will not even cite the possible sanctions, the alleged violated laws etc etc. I will leave all of those to lawyers, analysts, political bloggers, columnists etc etc. Instead, this w...

Jul12011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Make Your Own Havaianas 2011 in CDO, Northern Mindanao

Announcements, Beauty, Blogging, Cagayan de Oro City, Events, Fashion, Features, Gifts, Mindanaoan Update, Shopping, Society, Style

Don't look now but it's time for Make Your Own Havaianas 2011 Northern Mindanao! Make Your Own Havaianas 2011 kicked off in Manila last May and now it's time for the Northern Mindanao edition :) I bet all the Havaianaticos out there are excited for this year's MYOH 2011. After all, it's a yearly event specially designed for the fans of Havaianas :) The Make Your Own Havaianas 2011 Cagayan de Oro edition will be held on August 12 to 14, 2011. Yes, that's still a few weeks from now but hey, that gives you enough time to save up for a few pairs, right? The event this year will be themed "Travel In Personalized Style" and will be held at the Rotunda area of Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City, Northern Mindanao. Just in case this will be your very first time to attend an MYOH event, you ...

Jun302011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Atty. Adel Tamano joins ANC Channel, has new primetime show

Blogging, Features, Headline, Marawi City, Media, Mindanaoan Artists, Mindanaoan Update, Personalities, Politics, Society, Television

A few weeks ago, this Mindanao blog broke the news about former Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila president and very first Filipino Muslim scholar-graduate of Harvard University Atty. Adel Tamano being the new Dean of the College of Law of Liceo University, Cagayan de Oro City, Northern Mindanao. Boy, that blog entry attracted a whole lotta traffic and it was shared so many times in various social networking websites! (thank you everybody! :D) Now, you might think that because of this new gig, Sir Adel has really bid adieu to limelight. Think again. Atty. Adel Tamano is the newest host to join ANC or the ABS CBN News Channel. He will soon have a primetime show on ANC. First airing is tentatively set on July 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM. The title of the show isn't fixed yet, apparently. Sir Adel d...

Jun302011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Suesh Makeup Workshop with Suzzane Tan Go

Beauty, Cagayan de Oro City, Consumer, Fashion, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Reviews, Society, Style

It was a makeup workshop that I super wanted to attend but since I was still too tired from the big Singapore - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia trip (yes, went back just a few days ago!), I just opted to ask for a recap and some photos from our friends over at Spruce. Apparently, I missed a great deal --- the Suesh makeup workshop held recently in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao was a big success and all ladies who joined had first dibs of really cool Suesh products before these hit the Spruce store! The guest speaker during the makeup workshop was Ms. Suzzane Tan Go, makeup artist and one of the owners of Suesh. During the workshop proper, two sets of makeup techniques were introduced - the day look and the night look. The day look highlights light makeup, the kind that people can use during work...

Jun282011 by Mindanaoan Irene2 Comments

Want to be a part of Make Your Own Havaianas 2011?

Cagayan de Oro City, Events, Fashion, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Shopping, Society, Style

How fast time flies! It seemed like only yesterday when I shared with you all my Make Your Own Havaianas 2010 experience. Now, it's that time of the year again! Yes folks, Make Your Own Havaianas 2011 will soon hit Mindanao! And you know what this means. Spruce lifestyle boutique, the one responsible for all those fun Make Your Own Havaianas events around Northern Mindanao, is now looking for team members who want to be a part of MYOH 2011. Interested? If you are 18 years old, a certified Havaianatico and currently enrolled in a University, just send your resume and tell the fabulous people over at Spruce why you want to be a part of the team this year! Email these to [email protected] To inspire you, here's one of the photos taken during Make Your Own Havaianas 2009! An...

Jun282011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Battlestar Galactica roller coaster ride in Universal Studios Singapore

Features, Mindanaoan Update, Reviews, Singapore, Tourism, Travel

The Battlestar Galactica rides in Universal Studios Singapore are two of the most popular in the said theme park - and for very good reason. Just imagine this - lifts, drops, cobra rolls, inversions (360 degrees!), a Zero-G roll, corkscrews and spins plus the fact that you go up as high as 14 storeys above the ground - all in just 90 seconds! Yes, folks, you hang on for dear life for 90 glorious seconds, scream your heart out...and when it's all done, believe me, you may even have the urge to go for seconds! The Battlestar Galactica rides comprise the world's tallest pair of dual roller coasters. It has two rides --- the "Human" version has you seated (red line) while the "Cylon" has you suspended, with your legs and feet dangling. I have not personally tried the Battlestar Galactica "H...

Jun272011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Mindanao Job Alert: Marketing supervisors needed in 6 Mindanao areas

Bukidnon, Caraga, Jobs, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Zamboanga Sibugay

Hi everyone! Found another Mindanao job opportunity. This time, this is for people living in at least 6 areas in Mindanao! Hopefully this Mindanao job opening can help more of my fellow Mindanaoans find good and steady sources of income. Bioseed Philippines, which is a part of the DCM Shriram Consolidated Limited Group based in India, is looking for marketing supervisors for the following areas in Mindanao: Caraga, Sultan Kudarat, Bukidnon, Misamis, North Cotabato and Zamboanga. Bioseed Philippines is engaged in the research, production, processing and marketing of cotton seeds, rice as well as hybrid corn. Responsibilities: Develop quality distributors and dealers in the assigned area. Supervise the conduct of promotional activities Attend to customers complaints Ensure prope...

Jun272011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Mindanao Job Alert: PNB Life needs financial advisors all over Mindanao

Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Basilan, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin, Cotabato, Davao City, Davao Del Norte, Davao del Sur, Jobs, Lanao del Sur, Mindanaoan Update, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, North Cotabato, Sindangan, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao del Sur, Tawi Tawi, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur

Here's a job opening for various areas in Mindanao. This is a great job opportunity for those who want to be a part of the PNB Life Insurance, Inc. family. PNB Life Insurance, Inc. is part of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies (LTG) and is a Bancassurance partner of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Allied Banking Corporation (ABC). The company urgently needs financial advisors in many areas around Mindanao. Interested with this job opening? Read on. If hired to be a financial advisor, you will be assured territory as well as referrals. You will also be offered unlimited earning potentials, focused sales team support as well as training. Responsibilities of the ideal PNB Life Insurance, Inc. financial advisor: Responsible for sales generation through natural/own-prospected mark...

Jun272011 by Mindanaoan Irene4 Comments

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 winners

Advocacy, Arts, Bisaya, Bukidnon, Contests, Entertainment, Headline, Manila, Mindanaoan Artists, Mindanaoan Update, Musings, Society, Television

Here are the winners of the Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 2. The male "diva" from Cavite, Marcelito Po Moy, was declared grand winner of the PGT Season 2 earlier tonight, June 26, 2011. The results night was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Marcelito Po Moy, a favorite of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 judge Kris Aquino, bagged a total of Php 2 Million cash prize. The second placers were the tap dancing siblings from Libona, Bukidnon, Mindanao - Happy Feet. Happy Feet Bukidnon is composed of the Mata brothers. Third place went to the hip hop dance group Freestylers. During the performance night Saturday, Marcelito Po Moy sang "The Prayer." Known for his distinct female singing voice, Marcelito showed how adept he was to switch from a female singing voice to a ma...

Jun262011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum in Singapore

Features, Photos, Singapore, Tourism, Travel

Apart from the Sri Mariamman Temple, another favorite tourist attraction in Chinatown District, Singapore is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. Founded in 2002 by Venerable Shi Fa Zhao, the temple is dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha, which means ‘The Compassionate One" or "The Future Buddha." The temple is really majestic and the reason for this is that the lead designer, along with the local and overseas consultants who were part of the design team, incorporated the best of the Tang Dynasty (largely considered as a very important era in Chinese history) as well as the Buddhist Mandala. It is said that the details of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum in Singapore were researched really well in order to ensure authenticity. Admission to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and ...

Jun262011 by Mindanaoan Irene1 Comment

Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore

Features, Photos, Singapore, Tourism, Travel

If you're bound for Singapore soon and you want to take great photos, visit the Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, Singapore. The Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. Ever since it was constructed, the Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore serves as a refuge especially for new South Indian Tamil Hindu immigrants. The temple is considered an agamic temple, built in the Dravidian style in 1827. It was founded by Naraina Pillai, 8 years after the British East India Company started a trading settlement in Singapore. Apart from providing worship and other religious services, the Sri Mariamman Temple also highlights cultural, educational as well as social activities for Hindus in Singapore. The temple is managed by the Hindu Endowments Board. The Sri Mariamman Temple i...

Jun262011 by Mindanaoan Irene48 Comments

Join my small housewarming online giveaway!

Announcements, Blogging, Consumer, Contests, Features

Hi everyone! This Mindanao blogger is back from a weeklong trip to Singapore and Malaysia. Yes, this is my second time in both countries…having been there last February 2011 with my mom. Needless to say, I have fallen in love with these two Asian countries! This time around, I traveled with my brother, a female friend and two female cousins. Since I was the "returnee" in the group, I was also the self-appointed tour guide. Our trip went really well (I'll make kuwento!) except that I had terrible flu the night before our flight. On the day of our departure for the Philippines, I still had fever. I was so scared I couldn't go through immigration since they might check my body temperature and all. I took some medicines and thankfully, my temperature decreased. I was able to pass through Si...

Jun242011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

TV5 to tackle divorce in the Philippines in ‘Hamon sa Pagbabago’ debates

Announcements, Commentary, Controversial, Mindanaoan Update, Opinion, Television

Did you know that apart from the Vatican, the Philippines is the only remaining country in the whole world that continues to ban divorce? Before May 2011, there were two other countries - the Philippines and Malta, also a predominantly Catholic country like ours. However, Malta legalized divorce via a referendum last May 2011 and that only leaves us Pinoys who live in a country that still does not have divorce (although strictly speaking this is not entirely true since the Muslim community in the Philippines recognizes divorce). Amidst parliamentary debates on the reproductive health bill and other polarizing issues that affect Filipino families in particular, a women’s sectoral group revived House Bill 1799 that proposes divorce in the Philippines, leaving a hanging question if the Phi...

Jun242011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Coffee Congress 2011 in General Santos City, Mindanao

Announcements, Business, Consumer, Events, Features, Food, General Santos City, Sarangani, SoSCksargen, South Cotabato

General Santos City, Mindanao will play host to the 2011 Coffee Congress which will be held on July 11 to 12, 2011 at the KCC Events and Convention Center, KCC Mall of GenSan. This is the perfect event for people who own coffee shops and other coffee-related businesses and for people who have coffee farms or are looking for jobs within the coffee industry. It is also ideal for people who want to venture into the coffee business. This year's Coffee Congress in General Santos is made possible by the GSC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. in cooperation with various sponsors including the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. Speakers include South Cotabato Congressman and former GenSan City Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr., Philippine Coffee Board Chairman Nicholas Matti, author of the book "Barak...

Jun232011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Photos: GMA 7 Kapuso Night featuring Dingdong Dantes, Kyla, Moymoy Palaboy

Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, Entertainment, Events, Features, Festivals, Fiesta, General Santos City, Iligan City, Malaybalay City, Mindanaoan Update, South Cotabato

GMA 7 is really gearing up its efforts to promote their television programs and artists via regional events these days. In fact, I think GMA Channel 7 is keen on holding more and more promotional events not only in key cities but even in smaller towns and municipalities around Mindanao. Proof of this is their string of Kapuso Nights around Mindanao (and yes, in Visayas and Luzon as well). GMA 7 Kapuso Nights have so far been held in General Santos City, Iligan, Davao City, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, South Cotabato and other areas in Mindanao. More will still be held in the next few weeks. Anyways, here are some photos taken during a GMA 7 Kapuso Night in Mindanao featuring Dingdong Dantes, Kyla and Moymoy Palaboy: Apart from the musical production numbers from the GMA 7 art...

Jun232011 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

DOME 2nd Mindanao Mid-Year Forum and Climb in Camiguin

Camiguin, Events, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Tourism

A couple of my friends are part of the De Oro Mountain Explorers, Inc (DOME) group so this Mindanao blogger thought of helping promote their upcoming event. DOME, in partnership with a few government agencies, is spearheading the 2nd Mindanao Mid-Year Forum and Climb on July 15 to 18, 2011 at Mt. Hibok-Hibok, Camiguin Island, Mindanao, Philippines. The event will be themed "Tapok, Tabok, Hibok." Interested participants are requested to pay a registration fee of Php 500 each. The fee is already inclusive of an event ID, a certificate, a souvenir jersey, DENR fee plus access to a social dinner. If you're interested to join this eco-adventure event, please check the event poster below: Please feel free to share this page as well :) Meanwhile, if you're heading to Camiguin Isla...