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Jun272013 by Mindanaoan Irene1 Comment

Rustan’s Fresh CDO VIP night (official photos inside)

Blogging, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Consumer, Events, Features, Food, Headline, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Update, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Muslim Mindanao, News, Northern Mindanao, Personalities, Photos, Shopping, Society

I previously mentioned here on Mindanaoan that I was involved in a recent 3-day series of events for the Rustan's Fresh CDO opening. Aside from the grand opening, Rustan's Fresh Supermarket Cagayan de Oro City also sponsored a walkathon (in partnership with Xavier EcoVille, wherein all proceeds collected from the registration fees went to the said resettlement project for Typhoon Sendong survivors) and a Rustan's Fresh Cagayan de Oro preview night attended by VIPs, trade partners, concessionaires, traditional media practitioners, bloggers, guests and other local key personalities. Hundreds of people came to get a sneak peek of the 4,186 square meter store and 17th branch in the Philippines. All of those events were huge successes and I would like to wholeheartedly thank each and ...

Jun272013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Malinis at murang elektrisidad sa Pilipinas? Posible!

Advocacy

Mataas at matayog ang aking respeto para sa mga tao at organisasyong sumusulong ng mga alternatibong pinagkukunan ng enerhiya para sa malinis at mapagkakatiwalaang produksyon ng “electrical power.” Sa kasalukuyan, umaasa lamang tayo sa mga hydropower plants. May mga electric cooperatives naman na gumagamit ng solar panels upang ipandagdag sa kanilang pinagkukunan ng enerhiya (tulad na lamang ng CEPALCO na makikita sa Cagayan de Oro - mayroon silang solar panel area). Mayroon ding wind farm sa Ilocos Norte na nagngangalang Bangui Wind Farm. Ngunit paano naman ang produksyon ng elektrisidad na hindi nagdudulot ng problema sa Inang Kalikasan? Posible ba ang murang elektrisidad na dulot ng mga alternatibong energy technologies? Ang sagot - gasification! Ang gasification ay isang proseso ...

Jun262013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Dionne Warwick and the Tavares Live in Davao

Davao City, Events, Music, Society

Dionne Warwick Live in Davao! The singer behind well-loved songs like "I Say A Little Prayer For You," "I'll Never Love This Way Again," "Walk On By," "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" and "What The World Needs Now" will perform live in Davao City on July 21, 2013, 8 PM at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City. The Dionne Warwick Live in Davao City concert will also feature the Tavares, an American R&B, funk and soul music group. Tickets to the Dionne Warwick Davao show are priced at Php 3,000, Php 2,500, Php 2000 and Php 1,000. If you're planning to watch the show, why not stay at the same hotel where the legendary singer will be? Seda Hotel Abreeza Davao is the official residence of Dionne Warwick. Check out the beautiful rooms, amazing amenities...

Jun262013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

David Pomeranz Live In Valencia City, Bukidnon

Announcements, Bukidnon, Entertainment, Events, Music

International multi-platinum award-winning recording artist David Pomeranz will perform in a one-night only concert in Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines on July 7, 2013 (Sunday), 8 PM at the San Agustin Institute of Technology (SAIT) Gymnasium, Valencia City, Bukidnon. David Pomeranz, who's responsible for the hits "King and Queen of Hearts," "Got To Believe In Magic," "Born For You" and "On This Day," will be joined by veteran comedienne Giselle Sanchez. The David Pomeranz Live In Bukidnon concert is part of his 2013 Philippine Tour dubbed "You're The Inspiration." Buy your tickets online here Mindanaoan.com will also raffle off some tickets in the next few days. Follow Mindanaoan on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google Plus to be eligible for the raffle! :) Mark your ...

Jun242013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

How to choose 2013 homecoming dresses

Shopping

DressProm offers a wide assortment of dresses for any girl, body type, body size, skin tone or personality. Whether your daughter is a punk girl with short pink hair or a heavy-set brunette with long, bouncy curls, you'll be able to find a dress she loves and feels comfortable in. Keep in mind while you shop for prom dresses whether your daughter can re-wear the dress. For example, if you opt for a short, black dress with minimal lace, your daughter can re-wear the garment as a cocktail dress later on for business parties or college events. Any shorter dress can typically be re-worn especially to business functions. If your daughter prefers a longer gown, though, consider opting for something modest that could double as a bridesmaid dress or even something she could wear to a funeral. O...

Jun242013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Covering ABS CBN “Luv U” and “Goin’ Bulilit” press conferences

Blogging, Entertainment, Manila, Mindanaoan Update, Society, Television, Videos

So one of the things I did during a recent trip to Manila was attend a press conference at the ABS CBN Channel 2 Dolphy Theater. Attending (and organizing, even!) media briefings aren't new to me but that one was an exception - it was the first entertainment/showbiz press conference I attended in a very long time! It probably was my first ever - I'm not too sure. But I must say, it was a bit intimidating since I'm far more comfortable with politics and news and current affairs-related press gatherings. Still, I was interested to attend since I was curious as to how showbiz presscons were handled and I was also interested to observe entertainment reporters and listen to their questions. A little bit of background, though. I'm pretty familiar with the ABS CBN Manila compound since I worke...

Jun212013 by Mindanaoan Irene9 Comments

Rivermaya band Davao radio tour and SM City Davao gig

Davao City, Davao del Sur, Entertainment, Events, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Music, Society, Videos

So a day before the big Rivermaya Live At Blue Room, Apo View Hotel Davao gig that I co-produced, the Rivermaya boys - Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, Norby David and Ryan Peralta - performed first at SM City Davao for a pre-Independence Day gig. I was already in Davao City then, comfortably settled in my spacious executive deluxe room at the Apo View Hotel (which had a nice view of the pool, by the way - thanks so much, Apo View!) when I found out that the boys were supposed to have a Davao City radio tour before their scheduled performance at 5 PM at the SM City Davao Annex atrium. So I did what every Rivermaya fan worth her salt should - bug the Rivermaya band manager (hello Raymond! :D) and insist - without any hesitation or shame - that I tag along. Fortunately, Raymond was convinced tha...

Jun212013 by Mindanaoan Irene4 Comments

Co-producing a Rivermaya band gig at Blue Room, Apo View Davao

Announcements, Arts, Entertainment, Events, Features, Island Garden City of Samal, Leisure, Media, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Update, Music, Musings, News, Radio, Society, Videos

Like most things that end up being hands-down epic, my being a co-producer of a recent Rivermaya band gig at Blue Room, Apo View Hotel Davao all started with two phone calls and a Facebook message. Yep. A phone call from the Rivermaya band manager, a phone call to a former classmate in Ateneo and a Facebook message to his cousin (who also happens to be a batchmate). That's all it took. A day and a half later, the Rivermaya Live At Blue Room, Apo View Hotel Davao City was a go. Things moved pretty quickly. My assistant and I were on the phone, calling a few friends who may want to sponsor the show. Fortunately, everyone we got in touch with all said yes. Who wouldn't? It's RIVERMAYA - the Banda ng Bayan - the very band responsible for the monster hits "Kisapmata," "Umaaraw, Umuulan," "Yo...

Jun202013 by Mindanaoan Irene2 Comments

Kadayawan Festival 2013 Davao City schedule of activities

BIMP-EAGA, Davao City, Davao Del Norte, Davao del Sur, Entertainment, Events, Features, Festivals, Fiesta, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Update, Society, Tourism, Travel

It's Kadayawan 2013 time, folks! Mindanao's king of festivals, Kadayawan Festival, is happening this August! The 2013 Kadayawan Festival in Davao City will once again showcase Davao's rich and diverse culture and tradition, thanksgiving of oneness with the Earth and bountiful harvest. The Kadayawan Festival 2013 will also provide the opportunity for the various indigenous tribes such as the Ata Manobo, Ubo Manobo, K’lata, Tagabawa, Matigsalog, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Sama and Kalagan to converge. The term "Kadayawan" comes from the Mandaya word "Madayaw" which means anything good, valuable, bountiful, beautiful. Kadayawan Festival 2013 Davao City Schedule of Activities Follow Mindanaoan on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus and Instagram for updates. Kadayawan Festival 201...

Jun182013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Korean fashion brand Basic House opens Ayala Centrio CDO branch

Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Corporate, Fashion, Features, Shopping

Popular Korean fashion brand Basic House has opened its first store in Mindanao - the Basic House Cagayan de Oro branch. This is Basic House's fourth store in the Philippines. Basic House CDO is among the more than a hundred stores that offer fresh, classic and preppy ready-to-wear garments. Established in Korea in 1996, Basic House currently has 158 stores in Korea. There are stores across Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Russia and the Philippines. Visit Basic House CDO for classic and contemporary wear. You can find shirts, polo shirts, blazers, jackets, chinos, knit wear and even socks at Basic House Cagayan de Oro. Check out the looks you can achieve with some of the pieces you can find at Basic House: Basic House Cagayan de Oro is located at the 2nd floor,...

Jun182013 by Mindanaoan Irene1 Comment

A must-try in Davao City: Wine quartet at the Apo View Hotel

Business, Consumer, Davao City, Features, Food, Mindanaoan Update, Reviews, Tourism, Travel

As part of the Apo View Hotel Davao's 65th year of operations and a first of its kind in Davao City, the Philippines' second longest operating hotel has launched the unique Wine Quartet, whereby diners can savor a set of 4 carefully and thoughtfully selected wines to match their favorite dishes at Entree, Apo View Hotel Davao City's buffet restaurant. Definitely a great way to match good food with good wine! Under the Entree Wine Quartet promo, you get 4 glasses of wines for only Php 250.00. You can taste 4 different wine varietals: two white wines (Torrontes-Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo) and two reds (Tahuna Pinot Noir from New Zealand and Castillo de Almansa from Spain). The wine choices will be changed every month but the price will remain the same. The Apo View Davao Entree Wine Q...

Jun142013 by Mindanaoan Irene17 Comments

New Laguindingan Airport Misamis Oriental – what to know, how to get there

Announcements, ARMM, BIMP-EAGA, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Caraga, Consumer, Controversial, Corporate, Flights, Government, Headline, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Leisure, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Update, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Muslim Mindanao, News, Northern Mindanao, Ozamis

Laguindingan Airport CDO - A lot of you have been asking me all about the new Laguindingan Airport Misamis Oriental that's set to open on June 15, 2013 via my Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus accounts (thank you for the trust!) and via this Laguindingan Airport article I wrote earlier. So I decided to pool all the infos that I know. I hope that this simple Laguindingan Airport travel blog entry can help you guys :) Please help spread this information by posting the link to this article on your social networking profiles - thank you very much! Repost this Laguindingan Airport tips article via Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus. First off, Laguindingan Airport is NOT within Cagayan de Oro City proper. So if you've been taking flights to and fro Lumbia Airport CDO, be ready to add at leas...

Jun12013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Independence Music Fest at Tiendesitas

Entertainment, Events, Mindanaoan Artists, Mindanaoan Update, Music, Personalities

I'm heading to Manila tomorrow and will stay there for about a week. Whenever I'm in Manila, apart from business meetings, attending events and catching up with dear friends, I always see to it that I also allot some of my time watching my favorite musician-friends play. One of the events I'm eager to catch is the week-long Independence Music Fest 2013 at Tiendesitas Activity Center, Ortigas, Pasig. Together with my friends, I plan to catch the Oktaves (featuring Ely Buendia), K.A. Antonio and Rivermaya (woohoo!) on June 4, 2013 and Freestyle, Paolo Santos (whom I've had the chance to work with not too long ago) and my super favorite Jay Durias of South Border on June 5, 2013. Speaking of Jay Durias, this music fest is the only reason why I had to MOVE my Manila trip haha! I was suppose...

May302013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Julia Barretto at Style Origin 2013 Ayala Centrio CDO

Beauty, Cagayan de Oro City, Consumer, Corporate, Events, Fashion, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Personalities, Shopping, Society, Style

ABS-CBN Star Magic talent Julia Barretto truly wowed the crowd during the Style Origin 2013 fashion and style show held last May 25, 2013 at the Ayala Centrio Mall. Not that it was unexpected. She was, after all, a Barretto beauty. The charming Julia Barretto, who wore clothes from Bench, received very loud cheers from ardent fans and even from members of the audience who immediately got smitten with the fresh-faced Barretto beauty. The Style Origin 2013 fashion show aimed to re-affirm that style begins at Ayala Malls. And based on what I saw that day (I had a great view, thanks to the front row seats given to me and my blogger-friends by Centrio Mall - thank you very much!), they succeeded in achieving that goal. The fashion show, which was hosted by model and TV personality Phoemela B...

May302013 by Mindanaoan Irene1 Comment

Investigative journalism seminar for Mindanao bloggers, journalists, citizen media

Announcements, Blogging, Journalism, Media, Mindanaoan Update

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) is inviting Mindanao bloggers, citizen media and journalists to an investigative reporting seminar. This PCIJ investigative reporting seminar will touch on political clans, governance and journalists' safety. This seminar is open to mid-career and senior Filipino journalists, citizen media, bloggers, researchers, anchors, producers, news managers, editors, contributors, freelance reporters, stringers of print, TV, radio and online media. Mindanao bloggers covering public policy issues are also eligible. Application deadline: June 10, 2013. This PCIJ investigative reporting seminar will be held on July 25 to 28, 2013. Seminar topics include: • Media Killings, Political Violence, and Impunity in the Philippines •...

May302013 by Mindanaoan Irene2 Comments

Seda Centrio Hotel’s starry, starry night on June 15, 2013

Announcements, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Consumer, Entertainment, Events, Features, Hotels, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Artists, Mindanaoan Update, News, Northern Mindanao, Society, Style

I am involved in a new project and I'm really, really excited about this! I've been trying to keep this under wraps for a while now but now it can be told. Seda Centrio Hotel, the newest luxury hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines, is set to hold a very special event on June 15, 2013. It's so special that Seda Hotel Centrio CDO folks are flying in celebrities, artists and even national media friends. I can't divulge more details but suffice it to say that this will be the must-have invite of the year! :) Do follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google Plus for updates on this starry, starry event ;) For the uninitiated, Seda Centrio CDO is the latest boutique-business hotel owned and managed by Ayala Land. This Cagayan de Oro downtown hotel features top-...

May292013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Clean low cost electricity in Philippines? Yes!

Advocacy, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, ARMM, Bacolod City, BIMP-EAGA, Blogging, Bukidnon, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin, Caraga, Cebu City, Commentary, Compostela Valley, Consumer, Corporate, Cotabato, Davao City, Davao Del Norte, Davao del Sur, Dipolog, Education, Features, General Santos City, Government, Headline, Hongkong, Iligan City, Island Garden City of Samal, Koronadal, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Malaybalay City, Manila, Marawi City, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Update, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Musings, Muslim Mindanao, Negros Occidental, News, North Cotabato, Northern Mindanao, Ozamis, Pagadian, Personal, Politics, Sarangani, Sindangan, Society, SoSCksargen, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tacurong, Tangub City, Tawi Tawi, Technology, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Zamboanga Sibugay

I have so much respect for people and organizations that champion alternative sources of energy for clean and reliable electrical power production! Currently, we depend largely on hydropower plants. Some electric cooperatives also use several solar panels to augment their sources of energy (Cagayan de Oro’s CEPALCO has a solar panel area) and we all know about the Bangui Wind Farm in Ilocos Norte. But what about production of electricity without doing much harm to the environment? What about affordable electricity brought about by alternative-energy technologies? Gasification is a solution! Gasification is a process of converting organic or carbon-containing matter into synthetic gas or syngas which could be used to generate electricity. I’m particularly interested with this because ...

May222013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

Celebrate Style At Centrio Ayala Mall Style Origin 2013

Beauty, Cagayan de Oro City, Events, Fashion, Features, Shopping, Style

Join Ayala Centrio CDO Mall as they celebrate Filipino fashion and style via a fashion show dubbed "Style Origin" this Saturday, May 25, 2013, 5 PM at Centrio Activity Center, Centrio Mall Cagayan de Oro. Style Origin 2013 will feature several international retail brands, new and innovative concepts and well-loved homegrown labels. The "Style Origin 2013" fashion show aims to re-affirm that style begins at Ayala Malls. The fashion show, which will be hosted by model and TV personality Phoemela Barranda and directed by ace director Robby Carmona of SAGA Events (Mindanaoan had the chance to work with this very talented director during the first ever Islamic Fashion Festival in Manila last year), will also feature one of Star Magic's latest talents, the fresh-faced Julia Barretto. Thank...

May222013 by Mindanaoan Irene1 Comment

Sophie Paris Fashion And Beauty Soiree CDO

Announcements, Beauty, Cagayan de Oro City, Events, Fashion, Features, Shopping, Society, Style

Sophie Paris, a direct selling and multi level marketing company that sells quality yet reasonably priced bags, shoes, watches and other fashion products, will hold a fashion and beauty soiree in Cagayan de Oro on May 25, 2013 at Mallberry Suites. Tickets will be sold at an affordable price of Php 150.00 apiece. Every ticket comes with a free goodie bag, access to the beauty workshops and to a fashion show featuring Binibining Pilipinas 2012 2nd runner-up Ali Forbes. Every "Sophie-nista" who also registers on the spot gets free Folle de Amour perfume, the first scent released by Sophie Paris Philippines. Thank you Sophie Paris for the VIP invite! :) See you guys there!

May162013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

How Rustan’s Fresh CDO may look like

Announcements, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Consumer, Corporate, Events, Features, Headline, Mindanaoan Update, Misamis Oriental, News, Northern Mindanao

Rustan's Fresh CDO - the very first Rustan's in Mindanao and the BIGGEST Rustan's in the entire Philippines - is finally opening on May 17, 2013 (Friday), 9 AM at Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines. I don't know about you but one look at this much space and variety excites me! Check out how the other Rustan's Supermarkets look like: Homemakers will love the sight of this Of course, the boys will love the wide variety of wine, liquors and beer Welcome to a cleaner, fresher, more comfortable version of our friendly neighborhood palengke :) Of course, these aren't actual photos taken inside Rustan's Fresh CDO (since it has yet to open) but you now have an idea of what you will see inside this most-awaited supermarket! :) Rustan's Su...

May102013 by Mindanaoan Irene1 Comment

Let’s walk towards the first Rustan’s Supermarket in Mindanao

Announcements, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Consumer, Corporate, Events, Features, Leisure, News, Northern Mindanao, Shopping, Society, Sports, Style

Step up to a healthier living on May 18, 2013 Saturday and join the walkathon towards the first Rustan’s Supermarket in Mindanao at the Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. The event is to celebrate the opening of the country’s premium supermarket most trusted in freshness, quality and customer service. The first activity of its kind in the city, this exciting fun walk for the whole family will begin and end at the Centrio Mall, CM Recto Avenue. Assembly time is at 5 a.m. with the five kilometer (5k) walk starting at 5:35 a.m. and the three kilometer (3k) distance at 5:45 a.m. Registration is ongoing at the La Cabana Spa and the designated booth at the Centrio Mall CM Recto lobby with limited slots available. Fees for the 3K and 5K distances are at P200 and P300 respectively inclus...

May102013 by Mindanaoan IreneNo Comments

‘Fatwa’ against Senator Chiz Escudero withdrawn

Announcements, Muslim Mindanao, Politics

Sheikh Jamil Yahya, chairman of the Bangsamoro Supreme Council of Ulama (BSCU) and Grand Imam of the Mindanao Grand Mosque in Marawi City, announced that they had withdrawn the “fatwa” or Islamic legal pronouncement against Senator Chiz Escudero. “After listening to his explanation, I issued a statement withdrawing our fatwa against Sen. Escudero and I request Muslims all over the Philippines to vote for him,” Yahya said. The religious leader had earlier issued the fatwa against Escudero, claiming he was “anti-Muslim.” He called on Filipino Muslims not to vote for the re-electionist senator. The pronouncement was based on the senator’s alleged criticism of the meeting between President Benigno Aquino III and Moro Islamic Liberation Front Chairman Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim last April i...