The Red Blog
Just about anything in my cityMindanao’s Iglesia Filipina Independiente dioceses gather in CDO
About a hundred priests and lay leaders from the eight dioceses of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) are currently in Cagayan de Oro for the 2009 Mindanao Plenary Assembly slated November 12-14.
Cagayan de Oro hosts 2 big ICT events
Cagayan de Oro City hosts, for the first time, the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines – East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Working Group on ICT Meeting and the Convergence 2009 ICT Roadshow.
Mindanao cheer camp and qualifying tilt to be held Nov. 14-15 at XU Gym
THE National Cheerleading Championship is set to hold its first-ever regional cheer camp and qualifying competition in Cagayan de Oro City this November 14 to 15 at Xavier University Gymnasium.
Franchising roadshow in CDO on Nov. 28
The Franchise Institute of the Philippines (FIP), under the auspices of GMB Franchise Developers president Armando “Butz” O. Bartolome, will be touring Cagayan de Oro City on November 28, 2009 to educate the public on responsible franchising and the intricacies of the franchising business.
Regine…Most Requested at LKK Atrium Dec. 4
Regine Velasquez, dubbed as “Asia’s Songbird” and awarded “Favorite Philippine Artist” twice at the MTV Asia Awards will hold her “Regine…Most Requested” concert in Cagayan de Oro City on December 4 at the Limketkai Atrium. A national singing champ at age 14, Regine hasn’t failed to inspire legions of fans in her more than 20 years in the business.
National Choral Competition auditions in CDO set Nov. 12
The Manila Broadcasting Company has launched a nationwide search for the best choirs in the country to compete in the MBC National Choral Festival from December 15 to 19, 2009. Grand finals will be held at the Aliw Theater. P100,000 will be at stake for each champion chorale in the Children’s Choir and Open categories. Auditions for choirs based in Cagayan de Oro City and nearby areas will be held at Philtown Hotel on November 12 beginning at 9:00 AM.
“Pilipinas Got Talent” to hold auditions in CDO on Nov. 25-27
Auditions for “Pilipinas Got Talent” in Cagayan de Oro will be held on November 25 to 27. No venue was announced. “Pilipinas Got Talent” is the Philippine version of the Got Talent franchise (America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, etc.) and will be shown on ABS-CBN next year.
Mayor Jaraula cites 2 math ‘wizards’
City Mayor Constantino “Tinnex” Jaraula today congratulated two outstanding pupils from City Central School who brought pride and honor to Cagayan de Oro City when they reaped awards in an international Math competition held recently in India and Singapore.
Irrigation Engineers National Convention held in Oro
National Irrigation Administration (NIA), in region 10, recently hosted this year’s National Convention of Provincial Irrigation Engineers from October 22 to 24 that drew together the country’s leading exponent of irrigation development.
Meteors cruise to 2nd win in Liga C3 Zambo leg
Liga Pilipinas’ centerpiece rivalry will add another chapter after the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors and former champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos crushed separate opponents Thursday evening to arrange a titular showdown for the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
President Arroyo to address 1st Mindanao Coop Peace Forum in CDO today
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will address the 1st Mindanao Cooperative Peace Forum (MCPF) to be held at Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan gymnasium here Thursday.
Extreme sports enthusiasts go gaga over Bukidnon zipline
By CONG CORRALES
BARELY a month old, it has extreme sports enthusiasts already abuzz because it is touted as the longest zipline in Asia.
Only an hour and 15 minute-drive from this city, the Dahilayan Adventure Park’s Zip Zone in Barangay Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, is adjacent to the northern slope of Mt. Kitanglad.
Jaraula presents city’s symbolic key to US Deputy Chief of Mission
Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino ‘Tinnex’ Jaraula presents the city’s symbolic key to US Deputy Chief of Mission Leslie Bassett and other US Embassy officials during her recent visit in Cagayan de Oro City where she guested the Bloggers Summit here.
Christian Family Movement of the Philippines hold National Convention in Oro
Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino ‘Tinnex’ Jaraula and members of the Christian Family Movement of the Philippines, led by Rolly Vinluan and Nito Tagle, pose for posterity during a dinner tendered by the Mayor at Rio’s Restaurant. Cagayan de Oro City hosted the group’s national convention over the weekend.
XUHS squad makes national finals
Xavier University High School recently swept the Mindanao Finals of the MILO sponsored BEST Center Passerelle Basketball Tournament that was held in General Santos City.
