Mar 22, 2016

The City Scholarship Program 2016

The City Scholarship Program is a special program for the poor but deserving students of Cagayan de Oro who wants to avail of free college education.

This coming April 8, 2016, there will be a College Scholarship Program Examination, 7:00AM at City Central School.



Scholarship Application Requirements:
1. Barangay Clearance
2. Birth Certificate (PSA or LCR)
3. Certificate of Indigency (CSWD)
4. Health/Medical Certificate
5. Good Moral and Right Conduct (GMRC) (Respective School)
6. Form 137 (Photocopy) CTC from Principal
7. CCSP Application Form (3  2x2 Recent Pictures) (you may get this at the CID Office, City Hall)
8. Residence Sketch Plan with contact numbers of Parents/Guardian

Qualifications:
1. High School graduate form 2015 and below with no college units.
2. Must not be more than 25 years of age.
3. A graduate of secondary schools within Cagayan de Oro City.
4. Must have an average grade of 85% and no grades lower than 80%.

Take Note:

1. All documents must be put in a long brown folder with fastener.
2. Hinterland Barangay applicants shall submit their document to the nearest secondary school.
3. Urban applicants shall submit directly to the Office of the Community Improvement Division (CID) Office, City Hall.
4. Incomplete documents will not be accepted.
5. All documents shall be submitted on or before April 1, 2016.
6. Examination is on April 8, 2016 at City Central School, 7:00 AM.
7. Please bring valid ID with picture, admission slip,  and 2 pencils.
For any information please visit the CID office at the City Hall or you may call Anthony at 09274657505.

Mar 6, 2016

BPI Lifestyle Madness in Cagayan de Oro

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) once again aims to make the best 'life objectives' happen for Filipinos as it unveils another version of its BPI Lifestyle Madness occasions in Cagayan De Oro City on March 4-6, 2016.

 BPI Lifestyle Madness is where the country’s top automotive, real estate, franchising and electronic brands unite with BPI to give Filipinos the comfort of a one-stop-shop, whether it be for a new car or house, new business, investment opportunities, or simply a lifestyle upgrade.
All smiles for the BPI team as they pose for a photo and prepare to welcome mall goers to the BPI Lifestyle Madness event in Ayala Centrio Mall. (from L-R) Shane Benedicto, OF Segment Manager, Isagani Saguindang, Cayagan De Oro Area Business Director, Mari-Joy Ramos, Area Business Director for BFB VisMin, Ritchie Farinas AVP for OF Segment, Maricris San Diego, VP for Personal Banking Segment, Kleya Mac Yee, Marketing Assistant for Personal Banking Segment and Ed Marco Magbanua, Personal Banking Segment Manager .

BPI Heads happily opening the Lifestyle Madness

Presently on its third year, BPI is making it more exciting as Lifestyle Talks and conferences are booked all through the occasion. The bank's financial advisors are available to explain how it products and services can help improve their lives and achieve their financial aspirations.
Area Business Director for BFB VisMin, Mari-Joy Ramos, talks about how the BPI Lifestyle Madness aims to cater to the needs of the customers and offering them exciting deals.
BPI Area Business Director, Isagani Saguindang talks about how the Lifestyle Madness aims to cater to needs of the customers,
Aside from BPI's store and venture items, the bank's Auto Loan, Housing Loan, Ka-Negosyo Loan, Personal Loan, and BPI-Philam Life Insurance offerings are accessible during the event.
Free financial checks are also available for customers.
More customers are making the most of their opportunity to inquire about the great deals offered by BPI Lifestyle Madness.

BPI Credit Card holders can likewise benefit of items at 0% financing cost, pay up to 12 months in portions, and even get double the credit limit of their credit card. Those who don't have a BPI Credit Card yet might avail of the BPI Free-for-Life Credit Card* at the event. They might basically drop by the BPI Credit Card corner and fill-up an application form. With the BPI Free-for-Life Credit Card, they will never need to stress over paying yearly charges—for life!

The'Madness' caravan series will keep running from March 4 to 6 at the Centrio Mall in Cagayan De Oro; April 1 to 4 at the CSI City Mall in Dagupan, Pangasinan and Veranza Mall in General Santos City.


ABOUT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank of the Philippine Islands, the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, is a commercial bank with an expanded banking license. BPI provides diverse financial services that include deposit taking and cash management, asset management, securities brokerage, foreign exchange and capital markets investments, bancassurance, corporate lending, leasing, and investment banking. BPI has significant financial strength, with strong Tier 1 capital adequacy ratios and profitability, underpinned by a strong risk management regime. BPI is rated investment-grade by international credit ratings agencies.

Nov 7, 2015

Globe Media Excellence Awards 2015: Mindanao Nominees

Globe Media Excellence Awards contenders in Mindanao bared October 30, 2015 A total of 58 entries were shortlisted for various categories of the Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA), the most anticipated premier award-giving body that gives recognition to excellence in journalism in Mindanao.



The premier award-giving body which recognizes excellence in journalism from the best breed of scribes in Visayas and Mindanao, the awards gives recognition to print, broadcast, and digital media practitioners who have excelled in their respective fields. Awards night for the GMEA Mindanao leg will be held on November 17. 

"The number of entries that we received this year is a testament to the commitment of media practitioners to provide exemplary reporting in their respective fields given the vital role of the press in effecting positive societal transformation and nation building," Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said. 

Entries were from various media organizations in Zamboanga, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro and Davao. The finalists will vie for nine award categories namely: 

  • Reporter of the Year for Print, 
  • Explanatory/Investigative Story of the Year for Print/Online, 
  • Columnist of the Year, Photojournalist of the Year, 
  • Reporter of the Year for Television, 
  • Explanatory/Investigative Story of the Year for Television, 
  • Reporter of the Year for Radio, 
  • Blogger of the Year, 
  •  Social Media Advocate of the Year
There were a total of 352 entries this year compared with 259 last year.  In Cagayan de Oro, Maria Irene Aserios, a fellow blogger bagged a back to back nomination title for being CDO's Social Media Advocate of the Year and Blogger of the Year.

Irene Aserios (Mindanoan.com) stories were about "We Bisaya folks have a phrase for politician who deny that they're campaining" and "How to continue helphing typhoon Sendong survivors". 

The awards night for the GMEA Mindanao leg will be held on November 17. The judges's decisions for bloggers category are:

  • - Consistency of content on the advocacy (50%), 
  • - Reader friendly presentation and design of content (20%), 
  • - Social Impact (30%). 
For social media advocates:

  • - Content (50%) 
  • - Consistency of content on the advocacy (50 percent), 
  • - Reader Engagement (20%) 
  • - Number of Comments to the post, 
  • - Social Impact (30%) Retweets, Shares, Favorites, Likes. 

 As in previous years, the entries explore and promote advocacies in business and entrepreneurship, information and communications technology, environment and disaster response, governance and social progress and youth and education.

Nov 4, 2015

Smart offers iPhone 6s FREE at Plan 2000

Unrivaled mobile services leader Smart Communications has announced its unbeatable plans for the much anticipated iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, with super-sized data offers and awesome perks aimed at giving you the Smart Life experience. 


As a special offer from November 6 until December 31, you can get the iPhone 6s FREE on Plan 2000 under a 30-month contract, inclusive of a super-sized 10GB data allowance for all your videos, music and games; plus All-Month Surf, which gives you access to all your favorite websites and apps like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and chat apps like Viber, Whatsapp, Line and Messenger, among many others, throughout the 30-month period. 

As part of the limited offer, you can also get the iPhone 6s Plus FREE on Plan 2499 under a 30-month term, inclusive of super-sized 15GB data allowance and All-Month Surf which you can enjoy throughout the duration of the contract. 

The latest iPhones will also be available via Smart Infinity, Smart’s premium postpaid brand, where members can get complimentary iPhone 6s 128GB under Infinity Consumable Plan 5000 or two units of iPhone 6S 16GB under Consumable LTE Plan 8000. 

Smart’s other unbeatable offers for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are available at www.smart.com.ph/iphone. For more about Infinity’s unparalleled perks and privileges that come with the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus plans, visit www.smart.com.ph/Infinity. 

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus bring a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface with 3D Touch, which senses force to enable intuitive new ways to access features and interact with content. The new iPhones introduce a transformative new approach to photography called Live Photos, bringing still images to life by capturing a moment in motion. Live Photos, 3D Touch, 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash and more are powered by the Apple-designed A9 chip, the most advanced chip ever in a smartphone, delivering faster performance and great battery life. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are designed with Retina HD displays made from the strongest glass on any smartphone and 7000 series aluminum, the same alloy used in the aerospace industry, in gorgeous metallic finishes that now include rose gold. 

Awesome experiences await new and existing Smart Postpaid subscribers who are upgrading to the new iPhones with Smart:


  • 1. Be among the first to get the iPhone 6S Rose Gold (16GB) via special Uber delivery from Smart. Smart and Uber have teamed up to deliver your new iPhone 6s Rose Gold (16GB) at your doorstep when the clock strikes 12:01 on November 6, Friday! Simply click “Request an iPhone6s” on the Uber app, prepare to pay using your debit or credit card, and get ready for much bigger surprises. Moreover, all new Uber users get 50% off (with maximum worth of P200) on their next two Uber rides. 
  • 2. Get 20% discount from Zalora. Experience the high life with as much as 20 percent discount for a minimum purchase of P500 from leading online fashion store Zalora.
  • 3. Enjoy P2500 Airbnb discount. Enjoy P2,500 discount on your Airbnb booking with a minimum spend of P8,000 at any listing in over 190 countries around the world. 
  • 4. Get iflix access. Get three months’ worth of iflix access plus 1GB of data for streaming your favorite movies and TV shows.
  • 5. Win a new gadget instantly. With Smart’s Share the Joy Gadget giveaway promo, you can get a chance to take home another brand new gadget instantly when you sign up for a Smart Postpaid Plan or recontract at Smart stores nationwide. 
  • 6. FREE Gadget Shield. Get FREE 30-day insurance for your new iPhone with Smart’s Gadget Shield.
  • 7. Upgrade with Smart’s Wipeout promo. Wipe out your existing contract to upgrade to the new iPhones and enjoy corresponding discounts depending on the number of your remaining months in your contract. 
  • 8. Purchase from Apple Music, App Store and iTunes even without a credit card. Smart is the only mobile network that lets you enjoy the full range of digital content from the Apple Store, iTunes and Apple Music even without a credit card through the groundbreaking Smart Pay-With-Mobile service. Simply text REG to 4949 so you can start buying apps and charging in-app items on top of your postpaid bill or deducted from your prepaid load – a first in the country. 
The breakthrough features of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus can only be optimized when you are on the country’s biggest and most advanced network, according Kathy Carag, Smart Postpaid Head.

“With the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of mobile innovation, allowing us to achieve so much more with our phones and experience the Smart Life with entertainment, convenience and peace of mind on the go,” said Carag. 

“iPhone’s Live Photos lets us capture and share our best moments in a revolutionary way, while its advanced hardware allows us to fulfill all our passions and swoop smoothly from one app to the next – without worrying about efficiency or battery life. For sure, with these new iPhones, we can get more of the Smart Life experience and enjoy the widest breadth of mobile content that only Smart’s nationwidest network can deliver – from your choice of apps, games, music, movies and more – all at your fingertips.” 

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in all Smart Stores nationwide. For complete details on pricing, please visit smart.com.ph/iphone. For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

Aug 23, 2015

Huggies Fun-Day Sunday in CDO

Huggies, one of the leading diaper brands in the country brought fun and laughter to the moms in Cagayan de Oro City through a Fun-day Sunday event held last Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Gaisano City Mall Activity Center.
Mommies with babies and toddlers enjoyed the games. 
One of the games played during the event was diaper changing game. Diaper changing isn’t always the most exciting moment in baby care but these moms showed how easy it is, easy as 1-2-3!

Aside from the fun activities, mommies also had the opportunity to learn some parenting tips from Ms. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan. 


Her basic tools for better parenting are:
·         A sensitive and a tender heart.
·         A mind that is open to learning.
·         Ears that are always available to listen.
·         Spirit that yields to God for guidance.


Ms. Maricel also took the time to answer all the questions raised during the event.  She also gave everyone a copy of her book “Kuya na si Bunso”, a book inspired by his son Benjamin when he asked: ‘Mom, what happens to the other children now that there is a new baby coming? Will there be love left for them still?’ Her answer to his son’s question: ‘Son, each time a mommy is pregnant with a baby, she is pregnant with love in her heart. There is enough love for all’.
Ms. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan , Mommy Phebie and her kids


Ms. Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and Me
The event ended with a photo op with Ms. Maricel and the announcement of 5 winners for the 6 month supply of Huggies diapers from Kimberly Clark Philippines executives.

To find out more about Huggies promos and events in your place, visit Huggies.com.ph or you may also like their Facebook Fanpage.