January 28, 2010
Beauty, Camiguin, Features, Mindanaoan Update, Musings, Personal, Photos, Weddings, blogging
Hi guys! Thanks for visiting my humble blog about Mindanao and Mindanaoans 
I know I haven’t been posting much the past few weeks…and I have good reason! Mindanaoan has been traveling here and there and more often than not, I end up being so tired to even lift a finger let alone write about my escapades.
Thankfully, this blogger from Mindanao is home (at least for the next few days) and I’m back to sharing with you all the sights and sounds of Mindanao.
One of the things that I got to do last week was travel to Camiguin Island, Mindanao. Along with my professional photographer-brother Bon and his assistant Gary, we covered a simple yet very romantic wedding in Camiguin, also known as the “Island Born of Fire.” It was the wedding of Erwin and Karen. Erwin’s from Bukidnon and Karen’s from Camiguin. Both of them work in CDO, though.
I served as Bon’s 2nd photographer. We arrived on a Friday and it was raining cats and dogs. The wedding was held the next day and it was STILL raining cats and dogs! So yes, covering the wedding – from the preparations to the ceremony to the reception was quite a challenge! However, all’s well that ends well My brother Bon, Gary and I also treated ourselves with a quick trip to Ardent Hot Springs and then dinner at Parola.
Here’s the video slideshow presentation of their engagement photos by the way:
erwin and karen engagement shoot from bon aserios on Vimeo.
Here are some of the photos taken during this Camiguin wedding: (and my contact details should you need a wedding photographer anywhere in the world! 
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LikeNovember 15, 2009
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JOB OPENING IN MINDANAO – Mindanaoan is back to posting job openings in Mindanao. I know a lot of you out there have been sending me reminders through my contact form (thank you!) to post more job opportunities and I pledge to post more in the next few days.
For now, I would like to share this Mindanao job alert. If you think you or someone you know is qualified for this job, then go ahead and submit your application right away.
Nestle Philippines is in need of an area nutrition manager. The manager will do the rounds in North Luzon and Mindanao.
Qualifications: graduate of a 4-year science/medical related course, above average interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, proficiency with Windows programs, driving skills and excellent analytical, entrepreneurial and negotiation skills.
The ideal candidate must also have at least 3 years experience as an area head in a nutritional, pharmaceutical industry or related field.
Among the responsibilities of Nestle’s area nutrition manager are to manage performance of medical delegates in the assigned area, to identify and open new business opportunities and to synthesize key facts and figures of the area and execute an integrated plan to achieve business objectives.
If you’re interested to apply, submit your pertinent documents via email. You can send those to careers (at) ph.nestle.com
Alternatively, you can also apply online via Nestle Philippines’ official website.
Good luck Mindanaoan and don’t forget to let me know if you managed to get the job
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October 22, 2009
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Who says we here in Mindanao don’t have multimillionaires? The Island of Mindanao may still look rural to many but we have a lot of silent (and otherwise) multimillionaires here, mind you…and some of them are in office! Seriously. Meet Mindanao’s richest governors and mayors.
According to a Mindanews report, Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario is STILL (meaning he was the richest last year) the richest governor in Mindanao with networth P408.94 million while Oroquieta City Mayor Jorge Almonte is the richest city mayor with networth P54.71 million as of yearend 2007, according to their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).
Here are the top 15 richest Mindanao provincial governors:
1. Davao del Norte’s Rodolfo del Rosario …………P408.94 million
2. Bukidnon’s Jose Ma. Zubiri…………………………. 103.42 M
3. Zamboanga Sibugay’s George Hover ……………100.63 M
4. Zamboanga del Norte’ Rolando Yebes…………… 43.18 M
5. Surigao del Norte’s Robert Ace Barbers………… 36.84 M
6. Camiguin’s Jurdin Jesus Romualdo………………… 32.25 M
7. North Cotabato’s Jesus Sacdalan…………………… 31.48 M
8. Surigao del Sur’s Vicente Pimentel…………………..29.96 M
9. Dinagat Island’s Glenda Ecleo…………………………..23.21 M
10. Sultan Kudarat’s Suharto Mangudadatu…………….21.06 M
11. Maguindanao’s Andal Ampatuan……………………… 18.50 M
12. Zamboanga del Sur’s Aurora Cerilles…………….……13.13 M
13. Misamis Oriental’s Oscar Moreno………………………..11.99 M
14. Agusan del Norte’s Erlpe John Amante …………… 5.04 M
15. Sarangani’s Miguel Rene Dominguez……………… .. 4.97 M
Meanwhile, here are the top 24 richest Mindanao city mayors:
1. Tagum’s Rey Uy …………………….……………..P 66.93 M;
2. Zamboanga’s Celso Lobregat………………………. 49.64 M
3. Oroquieta’s Jorge Almonte…………………………. 40.15 M
4. Dipolog’s Evelyn Uy……………………………….. 29.39 M
5. Isabela’s Cherrylyn Akbar………………………….. 17.00 M
6. Tangub’s Philip Tan…………………………………. 14. 42 M
7. General Santos’ Pedro Acharon…………………….. 12.78 M
8. Davao’s Rodrigo Duterete…………………………… 9.68 M:
9. Lamitan’s Roderick Furigay…………………………. 8.60 M
10. El Salvador’s Emelita Almirante…………………….. 7.60 M
11. Mati’s Michelle Marie Denise Rabat………………… 7.56 M
12. Pagadian’s Samuel Co………………………………… 7.46 M;
13. Bislig’s Alberto Tan……………………………………6.76 M
14. Gingoog’s Ruth Guingona……………………………. 5.77 M
15. Iligan’s Lawrence Cruz………………………………..4.92 M;
16. Koronadal’s Fernando Miguel…………………………4.40 M;
17. Kidapawan’s Rodolfo Gantuangco……………………4.26 M
18. Tandag’s Alexander Pimentel………………………….3.13 M
19. Malaybalay’s Florencio Flores…………………………3.00 M
20. Tacurong’s Lino Montilla………………………………2.76 M
21. Cabadbaran’s Dale Corvera…………………………….2.09 M
22. Panabo’s Jose Silvosa……………………………………1:34 M;
23. Samals’ Aniano Antalan…………………………………1.10 M
24. Valencia’s Leandro Jose Catarata ……………………..1.02 M
Interestingly, six Mindanao governors allegedly didn’t have SALN records with the Ombudsman in Mindanao. They are Davao Oriental’s Corazon Malanyaon; Basilan’s Jum Jainuddin Akbar; Lanao del Norte’s Khalid Dimaporo; Lanao del Sur’s Mamintal Adiong, Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan and Tawi-tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali.
October 1, 2009
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Interested to visit Camiguin Island for this month’s Lanzones Festival 2009? Check out the Camiguin Lanzones Festival 2009 schedule below. The 30th Lanzones Festival of the Island of Camiguin aims to give tribute to…well, what else…but the delicious lanzones fruit. If you haven’t tried lanzones from Camiguin, Mindanao yet, you’re missing a lot! Camiguin lanzones are best known for their sweet taste.
If you’re heading on down to Camiguin Island, don’t forget to bring your camera, lots of suntan lotion (Mindanaoan highly recommends that you visit both Mantigue Island and White Island), swimwear and other travel essentials…just don’t bring sand, please! There are funny (but cute!) things to see in the place dubbed as “Island Born of Fire.”
By the way, if you’re looking for a hotel in Camiguin or any type of accommodation, you might want to check my Camiguin accommodations reviews here.
30th CAMIGUIN LANZONES FESTIVAL
(October 18 to 25, 2009, Province of Camiguin)
OCTOBER 06, 2009 (TUESDAY)
8:00 A.M. KALANRAKAS SA SAGAY
OCTOBER 18, 2009 (SUNDAY)
9:00 A.M. TAEKWONDQ TOURNAMENT (REGIONAL COMPETITION)
Venue: Camiguin Convention Center
1:00 P.M. PARADE (starting point: Provincial Plaza)
2:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES: 30th CAMIGUIN LANZONES FESTIVAL (guest is President Gloria Arroyo)
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
Part II: RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES
DECLARATION OF UGMAD 2009
MUSIC AND BAL-BAL SHOWDOWN
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
6:00 P.M. onwards BUAHANAN SA PAROLA
Venue: Old Parola Strip
OCTOBER 19, 2009 (MONDAY)
8:00 A.M. HOLY THANKSGIVING MASS
Venue: Convention Center
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
MGA PALARONG PINOY / LANZONES EATING CONTEST
KALANRAKAS SA MAHINOG
9:00 A.M. ORIENTATION & BRIEFING: MUTYA SA BUAHANAN 2009
Venue: Provincial Tourism Office
1:30 P.M. PICTORIALS: MUTYA SA BUAHANAN 2009
Venue: Provincial Capitol Swimming Pool
3:00 P.M. MOTORCADE OF CAMIGUIN TOURISM ASSOCIATION
8:00 P.M BUAHANAN SA PAROLA PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
Venue: Old Parola Strip
OCTOBER 20, 2009
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 NN NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MONTH – KIDDIE SHOWS
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK- DANCE & SINGING CONTESTS
1:30 P.M. FESTIVAL QUEEN SHOWDOWN & DIWATA SHOWDOWN
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
6:00 P.M. FCC CULTURAL PRESENTATION
8:00 P.M. BUAHANAN SA PAROLA PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
Venue: Old Parola Strip
OCTOBER 21, 2009 (WEDNESDAY)
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
MGA PALARONG PINOY AND BODY BUILDING COMPETITION
8:00 A.M. KALANRAKAS SA GUINSILIBAN
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. UGMADSA KALIKASAN (DEPED)
6:00 P.M. DANCE SPORTS COMPETITION (DEPED)
7:30 P.M. MUTYA SA BUAHANAN TALENT NIGHT, SWIMSUIT PRESENTATION & AWARDING OF CORPORATE AWARDS (Pre-Pageant Night)
Venue: Sagay Gymnasium
8:00 P.M. BUAHANAN SA PAROLA PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
Venue: Old Parola Strip
OCTOBER 22, 2009 (THURSDAY)
8:00 A.M..-.9:00 P.M. UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
SKILLS DEMONSTRATION (CSAT)
JOB FAIR & MOBILE PASSPORTING SYSTEM (MUM. PESO)
8:00 A.M. KALANRAKAS SA CATARMAN
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. FOLKTECH DANCE COMPETITION (CSAT)
JOB FAIR & MOBILE PASSPORTING SYSTEM (MUN. PESO)
6:00 P.M. CPSC CULTURAL PRESENTATION (EVOL OF DANCES)
8:00 P.M. BUAHANAN SA PAROLA PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
feat. PROVINCIAL CAPITOL BAND
Venue: Old Parola Strip
OCTOBER 23, 2009 (FRIDAY)
8:00 A. M .- 9:00 P.M. UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
MGA PALARONG PINOY AND CONTINUATION OF JOB FAIR & MOBILE PASSPORTING SYSTEM {MUN. PESO)
1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
SKILLS DEMONSTRATION (DTI)
JOB FAIR & MOBILE PASSPORTING SYSTEM {MUN. PESO)
8:00 P.M. MUTYA SA BUAHANAN 2009 BEAUTY PAGEANT
(Miss Camiguin Tourism)
Venue: Mambajao ABC Gymnasium
8:00 P.M. BUAHANAN SA PAROLA PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
Venue: Old Parola Strip
OCTOBER 24, 2009 (SATURDAY)
8:00 A. M.-9:00 P.M.
UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
MGA PALARONG PiNOY (B-MEG/PVO)
JOB FAIR & MOBILE PASSPOR TING SYSTEM (MUN. PESO)
8:00 A.M. STREET DANCING COMPETITION (MARDI GRAS)
Venue: Poblaclon Mambajao
1:00 P.M. MGA PALARONG PINOY / LANZONES EATING CONTEST (PAO)
1:00 P.M. TABLEAU COMPETITION (INTER-AGENCY)
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
5:00 P.M. AWARDING CEREMONIES: STREET-DANCING & TABLEAU
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
8:00 P.M. BUAHANAN PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
(Sponsored by San Miguel Brewery Inc.)
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
OCTOBER 25, 2009 (SUNDAY)
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. UGMAD 2009
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
MGA PALARONG PINOY/LANZONES EATING CONTEST (PAO)
1:00 P.M. KALANRAKAS (CHARIVARI – STREET DANCING)
Venue: Poblacion Mambajao to Camiguin Tourism Center
3:00 P.M. AWARDING CEREMONIES: KALANRAKAS
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
8:00 P.M. BUAHANAN PRESENTS SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST
Venue: Camiguin Tourism Center
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Region 10 becoming Mindanao’s dominant regional economy
January 28, 2010
Bukidnon, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Camiguin, Commentary, Consumer, Features, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Mindanao, Mindanaoan Update, Misamis Occidental, News, Technology, Travel, iligan city, misamis oriental, northern mindanao
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Hi guys, the following is a pretty interesting read. This guest blog entry is from Mindanaoan’s friend, Mike Banos, a respected journalist based in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao. Read, read, read
Since Iligan City and Lanao del Norte were integrated back into Northern Mindanao (Region 10) in 2002, the resulting region has remained Mindanao’s biggest economy. Recent years indicate it is now pulling away to attain a position of dominance among the island’s regional economies.
A quick look at the economic accounts of the island’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) shows that before the realignment of regions in 2002, Region 10 trailed the Davao Region (Region 11) in GRDP. However, since Iligan and Lanao del Norte rejoined Region 10 and some parts of the Davao region were re-aligned to the SOCCSKARGEN region, Davao has trailed Region 10 in current and adjusted GRDP.
The gap between the two region’s GRDPs in current prices wavered from P9.8-billion (B) in 2003, dropping to P7.8-B in 2005 before accelerating to P25.1-billion by 2008. However, when the differences are adjusted for 1985 constant prices (to negate the effects of inflation on prices), the figures graphically illustrate that the gap between Regions 10 and 11 has been exponentially increasing from P2.3-B in 2003 to P4.9-B in 2006 and further to 7.2-B in 2008.
Latest available data generated by the Economic and Social Statistics Office of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) from primary and secondary data sources gathered from various data producers in the country shows Region 10 with a 2008 GRDP of P362.4-billion vs. P337.3-B for Region 11 (based on current prices) or P71.7 billion vs. P62.99 billion based on 1985 constant prices, said Linnito Pascual, officer-in-charge/regional division head of the NSCB-10 office.
An analysis of the economic accounts of both regions reveal similarities as well as contrasts.
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