September 1, 2009
Announcements, Cagayan de Oro City, Contests, Entertainment, Events, Festivals, Fiesta, Mindanaoan Update
The award-winning DSS Fireworks of Dumaguete City bagged the grand prize in the recently concluded 1st Cagayan de Oro Fireworks Competition (Pyrolympics) held at the Gran Via Lot (beside SM City CDO). DSS Fireworks, a four-time grand champion of Buglasan Festival in San Carlos, also got the top prize during the Sinulog Festival 2009 fireworks contest.
Mindanaoan was among the thousands of people who trooped to the Gran Via Lot last August 29, 2009 to witness the fireworks display. I went with my brother Bon, who fortunately brought his motorcycle. You see, that event caused very heavy traffic at the Pueblo de Oro area (and I mean really, really heavy traffic) but because we were aboard a motorcycle, we were able to avoid the traffic bottleneck/congestion.
That night was a good one although it rained a bit early in the evening. The event also got delayed for about an hour and a half since event organizers had to ask for clearance from Lumbia Airport. Accordingly, organizers had to wait for the takeoff of the last evening flight out of the CDO domestic airport.
Congratulations to DSS Fireworks! And of course, happy fiesta to all Kagay-anons!
LikeAugust 13, 2009
Announcements, Cagayan de Oro City, Entertainment, Events, Fiesta, Mindanaoan Update, Music, News, Personalities, Society, northern mindanao
ABS-CBN Kapamilya star John Lloyd Cruz and popular band Rivermaya will headline the much-awaited Kapamilya Karavan – Cagayan de Oro on August 28, 2009 at Gran Via Lot, SM CDO, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao. This fun musical event will be held on the very same day Cagayan de Oro City celebrates its fiesta.
Expect legions of fans to watch John Lloyd and other Kapamilya stars on August 28! Of course, the ABS CBN Cagayan de Oro family, M.O.R. CDO family and some representatives from ABS CBN Manila will be at the event. This early, not a few have already told me that they’ll be at the venue early so that they can situate themselves near the stage. Sabagay…who wouldn’t want to be up close and personal with Mr. Ingat himself?
Mindanaoan was tapped to book two local artists that will serve as front acts during the event. I hired the Alyss and the Novelista Pasta bands. Watch out as they add more vibrance to the show! I was also tapped to hire a professional photographer for the event so naturally, I booked my very talented brother Bon. If you want to see just how talented he is, check out his website where you can find samples of his work.
I will also take photos, but of course! 
I wouldn’t want to miss this chance! So don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO MINDANAOAN so that you’ll be among the very first to see photos taken during the ABS CBN Kapamilya Karavan in CDO! See you there 
To boost promotions for her new CD, singer Rachelle Ann Go will hold a mall show at SM Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao on March 14, 2009.
Rachelle Ann Go’s show will start at 5 PM at the Atrium of SM Cagayan de Oro City (first floor, near the main entrance of the said mall).
SM Cagayan de Oro is located along Masterson Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City.
Rachelle Ann Go’s new album is dubbed “Falling In Love.”
Everyone is invited to watch the show. You can also buy copies of Rachelle’s new CD at the venue.
Airsoft aficionados from both Visayas and Mindanao are very welcome to join the Congressman Klarex Uy Invitational Airsoft Tournament – “Tactical Breach: Mission Compromised” event slated this March 7-8, 2009 at the Pueblo de Oro grounds, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao. This, according to Kenneth Marlowe Tan, one of the organizers of the said airsoft event.
The invitational airsoft tournament will adopt an 18 – Man Team setup with no limit on the number of reserved players. The said Cagayan de Oro event will have 16 Teams and that will be on a first come, first served basis. The tournament fee is pegged at P900.00 per player, which shall cover the cost for the meals, souvenir t-shirt and help defray costs for the fellowship night.
Organizers say that the upcoming airsoft competition aims to forge bonds and camaraderie among airsofters as well as help eliminate all sorts of discrimination.
Interested participants are advised to contact Kenneth Marlowe Tan at 09274620820 / 09226775471. Interested parties can also send an email to tetel_tan (at) yahoo (dot) com.
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Roadhouse Cafe Baby Back Ribs and Pumpkin Soup
October 2, 2009
Bukidnon, Business, Cagayan de Oro City, Commentary, Consumer, Food, Mindanaoan Update, Photos, Reviews, Tourism
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I, Mindanaoan, was finally able to “introduce” my mom to the renowned Roadhouse Cafe baby back ribs. I say renowned because a lot of foodies and food experts have already given their thumbs up on the baby back ribs served at Roadhouse Cafe.
Roadhouse Cafe serves Asian and Western cuisine. Its first and original branch can be found along Sayre Highway (national highway), Valencia City, Bukidnon, Mindanao. It now has a second branch at SM City Cagayan de Oro. Cagayan de Oro is roughly 2 and a half hours away from Valencia City.
Reasonably priced, Roadhouse Cafe’s baby back ribs tastes a bit sweet and tangy. The meat is very tender and definitely what you can call “fall off the bone”! As you can see from these photos, you’re given extra sauce and a few slices of cucumber. The rice is served separately.
I also ordered the pumpkin soup, which was also tasty and not too thick…just perfect to kickstart your appetite. As you can see, the pumpkin soup doesn’t have that “orange-y” hue. Not that the color makes any difference. Roadhouse Cafe pumpkin soup still tastes amazing, no matter what color it is!
My mom’s verdict? Thumbs up! She enjoyed the meal as much as I did. So the next time you’re in Cagayan de Oro, I suggest that you drop by Roadhouse Cafe. Or if you’re in Bukidnon, check out their original branch as well. It has a very homey feel
And while you’re there, try their fried bread and fried noodles!