With the theme “Compostela Valley Province: Shining at 12. Promising now and beyond…!,” Compostela Valley Province, Mindanao will celebrate its 12th founding anniversary on March 3 to 8, 2010 via the renowned Bulawan Festival. Bulawan means gold in the local dialect.
Here are the activities that will be held during the 5-day celebration:
March 3, 2010
- Motorcade
- Opening Program (Guest speakers are Senators Loren Legarda and Juan Miguel Zubiri)
- Trade Fair, Barangayanihan, Techno Demo and LGU Night
March 4, 2010
- Social Services
- Volunteers’ Day (Guest speakers are Senator Manuel Villar and senatorial bet Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Nacionalista Party senatorial bet and spokesperson Atty. Adel Tamano will also be there)
- Lanog sa Kapitolyo
- Concert for Peace (featuring AFP/PNP band, Pusong Juan Band)
March 5, 2010
- Peacekeepers’ Assembly (Guest speaker is Senator Mar Roxas)
- Dep-Ed Cartoon Nitework
March 6, 2010
- Bulawanong Kabatan-onan (Guest speakers: Presidential aspirant Gilbert Teodoro, senatorial bet Ramon Juico and Sec. Celia Capadocia-Yangco)
- Hudyaka featuring Vice Ganda, Marissa Sanchez and Ogie Diaz
LikeHi 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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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
The City of Davao is geared up for this year’s celebration of the Kadayawan Festival. As city streets have already been adorned with colorful buntings and streamers, the 2009 Kadayawan Festival Executive Committee – headed by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte along with private sector co-chair Lorenzo Te, Jr. – has lined up an exciting calendar of events for this year’s celebration.
This year’s theme, “Naghiusang Katawhan Nakigdait sa Kalibutan” (“One People in Communion with the Earth”), fittingly responds to the need of the times as Dabawenyos are reminded of their responsibilities towards Mother Earth. As Davao’s indigenous tribes have deemed the earth as the core of their existence, they have also maintained a special connection to the earth which is also the source of the life, living, culture and traditions. Thus, the earth seriously needs to be given utmost care especially this time when climactic changes have affected the lives of many. That is the main cause of this year’s celebration.
Kadayawan, a celebration of thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living while paying tribute to Davao’s artistic, cultural, industrial and historical heritage, will officially begin on August 21, 2009 with “Dawow: Dayaw – Subay sa Suba” at Tionko Field (Agro Foundation College). The opening ceremony will feature a grand water ritual, musical and cultural performances and the sealing of the people’s covenant to protect mother earth.
Under the “Lumadnong Kasaulogan” (Peoples Indigenous Festivals) component of the festival, referring to the showcase of the indigenous peoples’ culture and arts, the following events have been organized: “Hulagway sa Kaliwatan” (Indigenous Peoples Visual Arts Exhibit), a Visual Arts Competition and Exhibit featuring indigenous life ways (August 17-September 17, Museo Dabawenyo); “Panagtagbo”, the Ata Manobo, Ubo Manobo, K’lata, Tagabawa, Matigsalog, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug, Sama and Kalagan tribes celebration of thanksgiving of their oneness with the earth through performances, culinary fiesta and craftsmanship (August 20-21, Peoples Park and Rizal Park); “Hiyas sa Kadayawan”, the search for the Kadayawan Symbol, the indigenous lass who is knowledgeable of her indigenous culture and wisdom through a pageantry of Mindanaoan myths and legends (August 16, Gaisano Mall of Davao); and “Tugtogan sa Kahiusahan (Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Music Festival), performances of indigenous music virtuosos from all over Mindanao using various gong percussions, string and wind instruments (August 22, Peoples’ Park).
Meanwhile, under the “Subay Sa Lumadnong Kagikan” (Contemporary Indigenous-motivated Celebrations) component, illustrating the impact of the indigenous culture and traditions to contemporary artists and communities, the following events will be showcased: “Tunog Mindanaw” (World Music Festival), a Mindanao-wide competition of popular yet Mindanao tradition-based music (August 18, NCCC Mall), “Moda Mindanaw”, a fashion and floral design dompetition showcasing indigenous-inspired silhouettes, Mindanawon fabrics, and floral accessories (August 16, Gaisano Mall of Davao); “Sayaw Mindanaw”, competition of Mindanao myths, legends and folklores transformed into dance narratives by Mindanao-based dance groups (August 18-20, SM City Davao); “Indak Indak sa Kadalanan”, street dancing competition and Mindanao festival showcases (August 22, downtown streets); “Pamulak Kadayawan”, the grand finale featuring floral float and parade competition (August 23, downtown streets); “Kalasikas”, contemporary music and dance concerts (August 17-23, Peoples Park); and “Pakonsyerto ni Mayor Rody ug Vice-Mayor Sara sa Kadayawan” (August 23, Rizal Park).
Other events that are sure to make this year’s festival the grandest ever include the “Baylehan sa Katawhan” (August 23, San Pedro Street), Kasadalanan (August 29-30, Streets of Davao), Agro-Industrial Trade Fair and Floral Exhibit (August 1-30, SM City Davao), Tabo (August 17, SP Lobby), and Hudyakaan Street Party (August 17-23, Bolton Street) as well as those initiated by the private sector. (PR)
For the complete schedule of Kadayawan 2009 activities, you can visit the official 2009 Kadayawan website here.
A few hours after the Rock the Vote 2009 Cagayan de Oro leg and after sharing a hearty meal with the members of Team Oro Photo and Video (who generously extended their time and support to the Register and Vote Campaign…thank you, thank you!) as well as the event’s hosts, Maxine Monasterio (Miss Teen Philippines 2007 and a CDO native) and Titus “TJ” Monterde (he’s the son of Tito Monterde, the station manager of Wild FM CDO) — (Max and TJ also host the ABS CBN Northern Mindanao Sunday show, Mag TV Na, Ato Ni!), I caught a CDO – Cebu PAL Express flight.
PAL Express is owned by Philippine Airlines and is geared towards shorter flights.
It was my first time to catch a PAL Express flight. After years of traveling from CDO to Cebu via boats (I’ve tried Trans Asia Shipping Lines, Superferry and – gulp – Sulpicio), I decided that a PAL Express flight was already in order. I simply had no time and energy to endure roughly 11 hours of travel time at sea.
I caught the 9:50 AM Cagayan de Oro – Cebu City PAL Express flight PR 286. I was already at the airport an hour and a half early but I didn’t mind since I brought along my trusty Hewlett Packard 2133 netbook (if you want to check out my jazzed up HP baby, click this) Unfortunately, CDO airport still does not offer free wireless internet so to while away the time, I decided to sift through photos I recently took. The PAL Express staff members were very courteous and even the security guard helped me with my one big Nike gym bag (which hardly contained anything except for a few clothing pieces and my DSLR camera) Thumbs up for helpful staff!
Something embarrassing happened that morning, by the way. My name was called via the PA system because apparently I dropped my boarding pass…and get this…I didn’t even notice! Ayayay…I was probably so zoned out after the many days of preparing for the RV Campaign that I just sipped my coffee, checked my computer files, watched TV…and didn’t even realize that I no longer have my boarding pass and baggage number with me. Good thing someone found it and promptly returned it to the PAL Express counter. Thanks to the PAL Express staff, too!
We boarded the plane on time (9:30 AM) – which, I must admit, is a bit surprising knowing that PAL’s notoriously known for being “late” (hence, the joke “PAL-aging late.” Thank goodness the flight that day was on time.
Here are some photos I took before I boarded my plane:
Pre-departure area of the Cagayan de Oro airport
Here’s a photo of the PAL Express plane (along with a shot of the plane’s tail where a cool and golden “Cagayan de Oro” logo complete with pineapple can be found! Nice no?)
The entire flight was pretty short — very short! A total of thirty eight minutes! Can you imagine? Compared to traveling for 11 hours, you’ll be at your destination within 38 minutes!
And you can’t beat the airfare, too. I only paid P980.00 for a one-way ticket. Add P30.00 for the airport fee so that’s P1100.00 all in all — still not very heavy on your pocket especially if you need to be in Cebu right away.
One “highlight” during my Cagayan de Oro to Cebu plane ride, by the way, was when the captain took to the microphone and greeted us passengers. It turned out that Captain Patrick Roa had quite the baritone voice LOL So the passengers who were already in deep slumber couldn’t help but wake up when they heard the captain speak LOL The captain was fluent in English and sounded friendly so even if he told us that we were cruising at 16,000 feet or something like that…I, for one, felt safe and secure. Too bad I didn’t get to see the man behind the baritone voice! Hehehe
Anyways, my trip was safe and fast. I highly recommend that you ride a plane the next time you’re planning a CDO to Cebu or Cebu to CDO trip. Less hassle, fees and rates are reasonable and budget-friendly and you can enjoy the sights and sounds of Cebu or CDO in no time!
By the way, you can book your PAL Express flights using your ATM card. Enjoy traveling!
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