Who is Mindanaoan?
I believe I am a child of Mindanao. I was born and raised in Davao City and have lived in two other areas in Mindanao – Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon. Mindanao is my native land. This is where I belong, feel secure and am at peace. To be in Mindanao is to feel the embrace of a warm, soft blanket.
I am a journalist, writer, digital photographer, Internet-savvy computer geek, traveler, publicist, marketer, events organizer, media consultant, painter, graphic artist and entrepreneur.
I am drawn to human interest stories and I have a couple of advocacies that I am absolutely fond of.
I’m very opinionated and I can be very sarcastic. I swear and I have multiple odd expressions. I’ve had my share of really bad decisions and impulsive thoughts.
I have learned to become more patient. I realized that everything happens for a reason and each and every one of us has that perfect time. You just have to wait.
I have been blogging for many years (long before people actually knew what a weblog was and what Wi-Fi meant) but had to stop for a while and basically had to…well…live.
I have traveled to other countries but have always found myself longing to go back home. I have worked outside of Mindanao but have always felt absolutely thrilled at the prospect of going home soon…even for a few days.
I love taking on new challenges and discovering new places. I love design, computers, fashion, culture, entertainment and exotic food.
Put me in an island with just a pen and paper and I will be fine.
Currently, I own and manage a public relations, events management, marketing and advertising agency. I also own and manage an outsourcing agency that provides content (from articles to blogs to press releases to sales letters to autoresponders…name it, we most probably can provide it!), virtual assistance, online publicity, search engine optimization (SEO) and other Internet marketing-related services.
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Hi from a fellow Mindanaoan. I’m from Iligan City, but is now based in Manila.
Am happy to have stumbled upon your blog, and look forward to reading your stories about Mindanao.
I agree with you on this: “I have learned to become more patient. I realized that everything happens for a reason and each and every one of us has that perfect time. You just have to wait.”
All the best!:)
@meikah – Thank you for dropping by! My blog just turned one and it’s currently being upgraded/customized so my apologies for the mess
I’m so glad to meet a fellow Mindanaoan — I see you’re a very proud mom! Being one must be the greatest feeling in the world. Salamat and let’s keep these blog visits a habit, yes? Ayo ayo!
nice blog. black and gold evokes a nice sense of mystery. the wild and the beautiful!
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oh, hey look, you have a blog (thanks fb). pabookmark nga.
Macky!
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This is a nice blog, and i really echo your sentiment about Mindanao being a warm soft blanket. Yes it is my friend…. warm and forgiving, as it is wild and beautiful. A land for hearts both warm and brave, its kaleidoscope of color, culture and language weaving a tapestry unlike no other place in the country. Mindanao is kind to those who appreciate its rugged charm and diversity, holding endless wonder.
@john – thank you for your kind words! balik balik ha?
surely. to be at peace and feel at peace amid this wild, imperfect and sometimes violent but truly beautiful land is god’s grace. Wala’y sayop ang tawo nga naa sa kasingkasing ang mga damgo ug bahandi.
Mao! Salamat
hi there..just dropped by and i’m from mindanao too..c: nice blog you got and by the way, i never knew there’s a new club in cdo opening this fri at cdo until i saw it in your post..haha..probably be going..anyway, i will be frequenting this site..c:
Hi Wella! Salamat!
Were you able to attend the opening of the club? Hope to meet you soon! I frequently visit CDO 
thanks for you guys for the love of our country, our land. we are all one to probe to the world that mindanao is our land not for the interest of any political abuses to prevent more conflict problem in mindanao… yes for peace proccess
@Julfagdir – hear, hear! Yes for peace!
Nice to see this site. I was born and raised in Luzon but migrated here in Davao 15 years ago. I now considered myself as a Dabawenyo. My kids were born and studied here in Davao and considered myself lucky fortunate for settling here in this great city.
Good luck in this endeavor for providing the real picture of the island of Mindanao from a real Mindanawan perspective and not from a Metro Manilan perspective. Sa Dabaw pa, Ato ni bay!
@pinoysatimog – Thank you! I’m pretty proud of this Mindanaoan blog talaga. I’m a Dabawenya myself and I’m glad to know that you’re having a blast in Davao. What do you do?
hello. would you know anyone who can do internet marketing?
@John Tria – yup. I know lots. Please feel free to email me at mindanaoan (at) gmail. com to let me know what you require.
hi miss mindanao-if u happen in bacolod drop me a note beforehand ok?see u!
Thanks shellah!