CDO Lifestyle

Fashion. Music. Fun. Kagayan-ons were in for a treat as Islands Souvenirs brought the house down on Centrio Mall with the launch of the ‘I Heart Cagayan De Oro’ campaign. The ‘I Heart CDO’ line, which includes a wide variety of personalised shirts and other products, focuses on love and pride of place. The campaign also highlights the things that make CDO a great tourist destination - whether it’s the food, the adventures, the sights, the people, the vibe, the views and everything under the sun. Through the ‘I Heart’ concept, locals are empowered and encouraged to “Show your love, Show your pride” for the city that they call home.      ‘I Heart Cagayan De Oro’ Fashion Show The brand’s bestselling shirts, apparel and accessories were thrust into the spotlight in a grand and festive Fashion Show that took up the entire Activity Center of Centrio Mall. CDO’s hottest up and coming models took to the catwalk to showcase the different Islands Souvenirs’ products in different colo

Most young couples and start-up families have a specific checklist in mind when looking for a new home. The rule is to find one where they can live in comfort, convenience, and safety, especially when they have kids. While most residential options in Cagayan de Oro fall short of these criteria, The Loop easily surpasses it all.  A two-tower, 25-storey landmark condominium development of Vista Residences, The Loop offers modern high-rise homes that fit the lifestyle of newlyweds and start-up families. Comfortable living. It offers comfortable living with its space-savvy condo units, from studio to one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. All are thoughtfully and carefully planned and designed with the dweller’s comfort in mind.  Newlyweds and young couples will thrive in a studio or one-bedroom unit–versatile living options that can be cleaned fast and easy. It allows couples to move around fast and with ease, giving them more time to enjoy other pursuits t

Higalaay Kagay-an Festival 2014 is here and its time to celebrate celebration of the city's patron saint, St. Augustine on 28th of August 2014. The following is the festival core events and activities which are the rallying points for a campaign to promote Cagayan de Oro City and the surrounding areas for tourism destination.  Mindanao Fashion Summit August 8 to 10, 2014 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Limketkai Rotonda Co-organized by Oro Fashion Designers Guild. Kumbira , the country's longest-running culinary show August 13 to 15, 2014 10:00 am Limketkai Mall Atrium Organize by COHARA and Department of Tourism-10. Garden Show & Agri Fair August 8 to 31, 2014 Gaston Park Organized by Flori Cultura de Oro and Agricultural Productivity Office. Kagay-an Festival Marathon August 17, 2014 3:00 am at Centrio Mall Organized by Circle Productions Cowboy Festival: 10th Annual Cagayan de Oro Horse Show August 22 to 24, 2014

This July 19, Islands Souvenirs launches ‘I Heart CDO’ campaign together with the new store at Centrio Mall. The second store in just two months with more underway, Islands Souvenirs’ new campaign focuses on promoting CDO and its tourism.    The launch event kicks off with a special Fashion Show that will put the brand’s bestselling shirts under the spotlight. The show features the city’s hottest models dressed in different Islands Souvenirs shirts and looks from casual to glam, sports to street and everything in between. More than just an ordinary souvenir shirt, the brand’s ‘I Heart’ line is also a fashion statement that gives the wearer the opportunity to show their pride and love for CDO. The shirts’ different colors and graphics can be mixed, matched, customized and personalized to suit different lifestyles and personalities. The Fashion Show and Launch Event will be capped off with the introduction of Islands Souvenirs ‘I Heart CDO’ Brand Ambassadors. Catch true-blu

  Cebu Pacific Air, through its network made wider with Tigerair Philippines, expands its domestic network with the launch of Tigerair Philippines Manila-Cagayan de Oro flights last July 15, 2014. Utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft, the Manila-Cagayan de Oro maiden flight departed NAIA Terminal 4 in Manila at 10am and landed in Cagayan de Oro at 11:30am. The return flight departed Cagayan de Oro at 12:30pm and landed in Manila at 2pm.  Tigerair Philippines currently holds a P1 seat sale on all its domestic destinations from July 15 to 17, 2014 or until seats last. This is for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2015. For those traveling to and from Cagayan de Oro before or after the 1st quarter of 2015, lowest year-round fares start from P1,518.  Tigerair Philippines, through its network made wider with Cebu Pacific, remains committed to providing the traveling public more travel options and low fares. "The launch of direct flights to Cagayan de Oro increases acce

A few days ago, we celebrated an advance birthday party of my daughter at Jollibee. It was a Hello Kitty theme and we had a blast in celebrating her 7th birthday party. I'm so thankful to God for the opportunity, blessing and favor that He had given to us because these birthday party is for FREE!!!  with the CDO media from Press (Mindanao Gold Star Daily and Sun Star Cagayan de Oro) and of course us, CDO bloggers  Yes, its free because it was actually a CDO media party where we as CDO bloggers were invited for a Media party from Jollibee where they are promoting the Hello Kitty Birthday Party theme. They invited bloggers with kids and they are looking for a blogger where their daughter will be celebrating her birthday this July. I was fortunate enough because my daughter's birthday is on July 12 that is why I was able to avail the free birthday party.  Hello Kitty party hat at our table and coloring page  Pinky pink loot bags! inside of the bag includes Hello

Nothing says happy birthday like a fun-filled party with friends, delicious food, exciting games and surprises. Now, mommies and daddies can make their little princesses special day even more memorable with a Hello Kitty-themed Jollibee Kids Party .    The birthday girl and her guests will surely be ticked pink by the special Hello Kitty birthday cake, as well as the party hats, loot bags, invitations and other awesome party favors featuring the beloved cartoon character. Parents can make the celebration even more festive with colorful balloons, decorations and game prizes, plus a special appearance by the lovable Jollibee.      What's more, Jollibee makes it very convenient for parents to plan their children's dream birthday party. They can choose from a variety of party food packages or go with the flexible Create-Your-Own Package, so they can pick the Jollibee treats they want served. Whether it's a party for 30 or 80, everyone can feast on yummy Joll

This July, Cagayan de Oro plays host to its first ever Startup Weekend. Basically, the SW is like a crash course in creating a business. For 54 hours, managers, developers, designers, leaders, product managers, students, and anyone with entrepreneurial goals will gather in one venue to pitch ideas, form teams, and develop and launch startups. The 3-day event is open to both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs.      What Should Participants Expect in a Startup Weekend?   The Startup Weekend is a concept-to-launch event that follows one model. One the first day, participants will be given time to pitch their ideas (usually 60 seconds or less) without visual aids or any other supporting material. Each participant is then given the opportunity to vote for the pitch he likes best and to choose a team. On Saturday, everyone will be busy working with their teammates develop their chosen pitch. There will be discussions on which business models and designs to use, while others w