LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

It all just started with a tweet…and I really did not think that it would all lead to this. As you guys may or may not know, I’m an avid Twitter user. (You can see and follow my Twitter account HERE) Just a few hours ago, Sunday night, December 18, 2011, I was monitoring tweets about Typhoon Sendong when I noticed GMA 7 Network reporter/journalist Joseph Morong ask a certain

I’ve been tweeting about Typhoon Sendong since yesterday, Saturday, December 17, 2011. You can see my Mindanaoan Twitter account here — http://www.twitter.com/mindanaoan So much have happened ever since I woke up yesterday. Survived strong rains and winds, endured hours of brownout, found out that we didn’t have water supply, found out that our humble house in Cagayan de Oro City also got damaged and that we have no choice but

A blog reader of mine, Francis Awiten, sent these photos he took of the Pulangui River or Pulangi River, the longest river in the Province of Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines. Bukidnon was also hit by Typhoon Sendong. Typhoon Sendong’s international name is Tropical Storm Washi. The death toll from Typhoon Sendong has reportedly reached 180 with nearly 400 people missing because of flash floods. Most of the victims’ bodies were covered

So I told you guys earlier that I was going to meet John Lloyd Cruz. Like I previously mentioned, it was not my first time to meet John Lloyd Cruz – the man once called by a magazine as The Most Beautiful Man In The Philippines – but it was the very first time that I had a truly unexpected, scary, exciting, scream-inducing, kilig-to-the-bones experience with John Lloyd Cruz. BUT

It’s that time of year again! The Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon, once called by former Tourism Secretary Ace Durano as the only authentic ethnic festival left in the Philippines today, will soon take place. The 2012 Kaamulan Festival will start on February 16, 2012 and will end on March 10, 2012, the very same day the Province of Bukidnon celebrates its 95th Foundation Day. The Kaamulan Festival 2012 schedule of

I know, I know…this is a super delayed post. My apologies! I’ve been traveling a whole lot the past few days and I’ve also been very busy with some projects (more on these later). I do know, however, that I absolutely must write about this, no matter how briefly. My humble blog, Mindanaoan.com, was a NATIONAL FINALIST in the recently concluded 2011 Philippine Blog Awards! YEY! After being nominated in

I love eating crabs. No, make that – I love, love, LOVE eating crabs! If you want to make me happy in an instant, serve me a crab dish. The regular steamed crab dish is my all time favorite. I also like roasted garlic crab, beer-steamed crab (yup, you read that right!), Sprite-steamed crab (again, you read that right!), ginger and scallion steamed crab, pepper crab and of course, the

Last February 18, 2011, Puerto Galera, Mindoro played host to thousands of people who came to celebrate music and art in paradise. The festival experienced excellent acoustics thanks to ECCP President and Malasimbo co-organizer Hubert d’Aboville, who generously provided his property, a natural amphitheatre overlooking the bay of Puerto Galera, which has been recognized since 1979 as a “Human Reserve of Man and Biosphere” (MAP program of UNESCO). The 2011

The day shall be marked as the 26th year anniversary of EDSA Revolution 1. For fans of top-selling boy-groups Blue, 98 Degrees and a1, however, they will mark it as a day of sure-fire ear-friendly music, live celebrity glitter as a back-to-back-to-back concert of international heartthrobs happens inside the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City come the evening of February 25, 2012. Presenting “The Greatest Hits Tour” of a1,

Here’s a quick update to my previous post about the 10th anniversary celebration of Citihardware CDO. I was tapped as the event manager for Citi Hardware Cagayan de Oro 10th Anniversary celebration. That was my second project for Citihardware CDO. The first one was during the opening of its Citihardware Bulua branch. The Citihardware CDO 10th anniversary event was held at its newest and by far the second largest Citihardware

Christmas activities here and there! Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve already finished my initial Christmas shopping tasks but you guys know how it is during Christmas — nothing’s ever enough! It’s the season for good food, time with family and friends, merriment and loads and loads of shopping trips! This season, why not hunt for bargains in the second “CDO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – Handog Pamasko sa Kagay-an”

Tucked away at Aluba, Upper Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Lord Byron’s Back Ribs Grill CDO is the first ever Mindanao branch of this Bacolod restaurant. I’m not sure if setting up shop at Aluba is a good decision (since it’s far from the city proper and from the malls i.e. where the “action” usually is) but I’m sure of one thing — a trip to Lord Byron’s Back

One of the things that model, endorser, blogger, photography enthusiast and entrepreneur Borgy Manotoc and I talked about during his recent visit here in Mindanao was his latest baby — Dr. Martens Philippines. Borgy’s face practically lit up as soon as I asked him about the upcoming opening of Doc Martens Philippines — you can really tell that he’s very excited about his latest project. He was also amused when,

It’s literally been raining men for me the past few weeks! Not that I’m complaining, of course! First there were the gorgeous and talented men of Color Me Badd and All 4 One, then the funny Martin Nievera, then the confirmation that I will be working with international acts a1, Blue and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees then the tall, charming and handsome Borgy Manotoc and then now, it seems

Calling all fellow Ateneo de Davao University alumni! Our Grand Alumni Homecoming is set to happen on December 30, 2011, 6 PM at the Fr. Martinez Sports Center at the Ateneo de Davao University Matina Campus. The event, dubbed “One Big Knight,” will be hosted by the ADDU High School Batch ’86. So mark your calendars – December 30, 2011! It’s going to be “Party Atenista” time! For ticket reservations

a1, Blue and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees Live In Manila — and in Singapore! Three of the hottest, most talented acts will perform live in Manila on February 25, 2012 at SMART Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Mindanaoan.com first shared the exclusive news about the a1, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and Blue Live In Manila concert a few days ago. Then, Mindanaoan.com shared the special video

Anybody who knows me can easily attest that I have a big sweet tooth. I love, love, love chocolates, pastries, cakes, cookies, various types of breads etc. I also eat a lot of cupcakes, ice cream and just recently, meringue! So obviously wherever the sweets are, I’m most likely there, too! So you could just imagine how excited I was when I found out that there’s a “Dessert All You

When my family and I built a new house last year, our contractor only went to one place for all the construction materials, fixtures, tiles and floor covers, electricals etc – CitiHardware. Citihardware is a depot-type of retail outlet and it carries everything that you need for the home. Truth be told, I myself like going to a Citihardware branch even if I don’t really need anything immediately. Because believe

Along with several CDO Bloggers, I witnessed the launch of the SM ChriSMs campaign and the SM Christmas Centerpiece Light Up Ceremony at SM Cagayan de Oro City last November 12, 2011. This CDO event served as the official launch of the Christmas season in all SM Supermalls around the country. Top regional and local SM officials were on hand to grace the event. Bossa nova singer Sitti Navarro and

Well, Mindanaoan.com already gave the exclusive, final confirmation a few days ago about the a1, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Blue Live in Manila, Philippines concert on February 25, 2012, 8 PM at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Here’s another really exciting update about what a lot are already calling an absolutely amazing gathering of some of the hottest, most talented men in music industry! Here’s the

Borgy Manotoc came and went but this tall and gorgeous human specimen left a super sweet and cute video message for me and my Mindanaoan.com readers! Believe me, it’s really *kilig to the bones* As always, I will share photos and kuwentos about Borgy Manotoc’s bar tour for BenMore Scotch Whisky last Friday (seriously, who knew I’d be BAR HOPPING WITH BORGY MANOTOC?!) but for now, allow me to share

I love coffee and I like staying in coffee shops. In Cebu, one of my favorite coffee shops is Coffee Dream. I often stay at their Ayala Cebu branch – the one at the 4th floor -, at their SM Cebu branch – the one within the old mall, fronting VECO – and during recent Cebu City visits, their booth at the Traveler’s Lounge, also located at SM. While I

I have absolutely exciting news! This humble blog, www.Mindanaoan.com, has been nominated to the 2011 Philippine Blog Awards – Mindanao! I am really thankful for this nomination! Thank you very much to all of my readers, subscribers, supporters, sponsors and of course to the Philippine Blog Awards for recognizing my efforts Daghang salamat! If you guys remember, Mindanaoan.com bagged the Best Lifestyle Blog for Mindanao award last year during the

Finally, the BenMore Scotch Whisky bar tour is heading down south to Northern Mindanao! Along with its very handsome, smart and sexy brand ambassador Borgy Manotoc, BenMore Scotch Whisky will be formally introduced in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, Philippines tomorrow, Friday, November 18, 2011. After the Manila and Cebu legs, Global Noble International Corp., the distributors of BenMore Scotch Whisky, will bring Borgy Manotoc to CDO for this BenMore

A few days ago,I accompanied a congressman-friend of mine as he made the rounds around his jurisdiction. It has been quite a while since I’ve done that — you know, accompany a politician as he attends events, speak to his constituents, deliver speeches, meet key people etc. I sort of miss it, truth be told. But I digress. What I want to share with you all today are some food