October 5, 2009
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The winners of the Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao regional finals were declared last Saturday, October 3, 2009 via an afternoon-long musical event held at The Atrium of the Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro City, Northern Mindanao.
Little School House of Xavier University, EEVEE of Philippine Women’s College Davao City and Disco, Disco, Disco of St. Michael’s College were declared the winners of the Mindanao eliminations. Each of the winning college bands received P25,000.00 and the chance to compete in the national finals to be held in Manila.
Prizes at stake at the national finals include P250,000.00 in cash, P100,000.00 worth of band equipment for the school the band represents and an exclusive record contract with Sony Philippines.
The Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool is an inter-collegiate competition open to young, unsigned bands in the Philippines. Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool, which has committed itself to discovering the best college bands and helping them become famous, has produced some of the country’s hottest young bands including last year’s winner Letter Day Story and Hilera. NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool aims to support the artistic passions of young Pinoy musicians all over the country.
Popular Manila band 6Cyclemind (of “Walang Iwanan,” “Sige,” “Trip” and “Sandalan” fame) also performed during the event. Maxine and TJ, hosts of a local Sunday TV show, served as the hosts for the day.
The Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao Regional Finals event was part of the nationwide tour to select the cream of the crop among the college bands that have sent in their entries up until early September this year. The three finalists from Mindanao will join 10 other bands from all over the Philippines in a special “mentorship program” wherein the band members will have the chance to listen to advice and insights of some of the local music industry’s top artists and business executives about how to further improve songwriting skills, ability to connect with audience, among others. Last year’s list of mentors included Callalily, Sandwich, Jr. Kilat, Urbandub, Pupil and Spongecola.
The 2009 Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool holds the theme “Huwag Na Magtago! Magparamdam Ka Na!” Supporters of this annual event include the Commission on Higher Education, Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, Paseo de Bahamas, Rudy Project, Boracay Scuba, Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Ix Chel, La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel and Parkmall Mandaue Cebu.
For more details, visit the official Soundskool website.
Check out this video Mindanaoan took during the Nescafe 3in1 Soundskool 2009 Mindanao finals competition:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE NESCAFE 3IN1 FAMILY FOR INVITING MINDANAOAN. I would also like to thank Kristine of Ogilvy PR Manila. Thank you very much!
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY NEWS | MINDANAO EVENTS – How does a FREE concert featuring Hale, Spongecola, Luke Mejares and other surprise guests sound to you? Because one will happen in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao very soon! “Rock The Vote 2009” will be held on July 30, 2009, 6 PM at the Xavier University Gymnasium, Cagayan de Oro City. “Rock the Vote” Cagayan de Oro City is a free concert which aims to engage young voters, especially the first time voters, to register and exercise their right to suffrage. Rock the Vote 2009 is in line with the ongoing Register and Vote (RV) Campaign, led by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, which aims to draw out around 5 to 9 million Filipino voters for the May 2010 elections.
Check out the poster for the CDO leg of the nationwide RV Campaign:
Meanwhile, if you want to know more about the RV Campaign, Rock the Vote CDO leg and even the “RV drivers,” why don’t you read my earlier post? 
By the way, if you wish to take part in this event as a BLOGGER or if you and your organization/group wants to be at the event, please don’t hesitate to CONTACT MINDANAOAN. Don’t forget to include your full name, name of group/organization and contact details.
By the way, several CDO Bloggers have already confirmed their attendance. There’s still time for you to LET ME KNOW if you’re coming, too!
After the CDO leg, the RV bus will then visit Zamboanga City on August 28, 2009. RV will also visit Mati! Stay tuned for more details. Please don’t hesitate to bookmark this page for updates or better yet SUBSCRIBE TO MINDANAOAN
July 20, 2009
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Next stop: Mindanao! After doing the rounds in Quezon City, Tacloban and Cebu City, the colorful Register and Vote (RV) bus is now set to visit Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao! On July 30, 2009, the RV bus, which symbolizes the Register and Vote (RV) Campaign, will tour around CDO in the hope to draw out around 5 to 9 million Filipino voters for the May 2010 elections. And not only that — the presence of the RV bus and its “RV drivers” led by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan will also signal the start of the much-awaited Cagayan de Oro leg of “Rock The Vote” — a FREE concert featuring various artists.
Check out how the RV bus looks like:
The RV Campaign aims to empower especially the first-time voters, encourage political participation among disenfranchised Filipinos and strengthen democratic processes for good governance. The RV Campaign is also a collaborative effort among progressive public servants, youth leaders and reform advocates that believe in the power of the vote to challenge “politics as usual.”
According to the RV Campaign organizers, young Filipinos aged 35 and below will comprise 54% of the voting population. Around 5 million of them will be first time voters. Hence, the need to step up the drive for people to register and exercise their right to suffrage.
The people behind the RV Campaign include Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo, Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno, San Fernando Pampanga Mayor Oca Rodriguez, former Bukidnon Rep. Neric Acosta, AKBAYAN Rep. Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, youth leader Bam Aquino, author Alex Lacson, Isabela Governor Grace Padaca and Ifugao Governor Teddy Baguilat.
Meanwhile, the “Rock The Vote 2009” FREE concert in Cagayan de Oro City Mindanao will be held on July 30, 2009, 6PM at the Xavier University Gymnasium. The concert will feature popular bands Hale and Spongecola, crooner Luke Mejares and other surprise guests.
Everyone especially the youth are invited to come!
By the way, if you wish to take part in this event as a BLOGGER or if you and your organization/group wants to be at the event, please don’t hesitate to CONTACT MINDANAOAN. Don’t forget to include your full name, name of group/organization and contact details.
After the CDO leg, the RV bus will then visit Zamboanga City on August 28, 2009. Stay tuned for more details. Please don’t hesitate to bookmark this page for updates or better yet SUBSCRIBE TO MINDANAOAN
May 19, 2009
Cagayan de Oro City, Campus, Commentary, Controversial, Mindanaoan Update, News, Opinion
So two students of Ateneo de Cagayan University (Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao) have committed suicide in the past few weeks.
Roldan Bacadon, who graduated magna cum laude no less, committed suicide last Black Saturday. He allegedly drank poison and was allegedly depressed.
A few weeks later, 20-year old Iphraim dela Cruz, a Xavier University Nursing student hanged himself to death. Again, it was allegedly because of depression. Dela Cruz allegedly got a failing grade.
Observers are now asking: is it high time for Xavier University to re-examine their standards? Is it high time for the school to re-evaluate their teachers? Or are these student-suicides just two unfortunate random incidents?
Is Xavier University to blame for these suicides?
What are your thoughts?
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December 20, 2009
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Did you know that several Mindanaoans will gun for national political positions come May 2010? If you’re the type of person who wants to support fellow children of Mindanao in the next presidential elections, then you may want to check out the list below.
Among the vice presidentiables, two are Mindanaoans. Bangon Pilipinas’ vice presidential candidate Perfecto Yasay, Jr. is from Davao City. Jay Sonza, the vice presidential candidate of the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan party, is also from Davao. All of Sonza’s children are fellow Ateneo de Davao University alumni.
As for the senatorial candidates, on the other hand, Mindanaoan has identified 10.
First is Nacionalista Party’s bet lawyer Adel A. Tamano of Lanao del Sur. He’s the first Filipino Muslim scholar graduate of Harvard Law School, the first Filipino Muslim commencement speaker of Harvard University and the President of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Atty. Adel Tamano is the son of the late Senator Mamintal Tamano. He was one of our valued speakers during the recently concluded Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3.
Second is Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana, the daughter of Senator Aquilino Pimentel and sister of former senatorial candidate Atty. Koko Pimentel. She’s running under the PDP-Laban party and serves as her father’s chief of staff. Miss Gana will apparently use her Pimentel maiden name during the campaign.
Third is incumbent Agusan del Sur congressman Rodolfo “Ompong” Plaza. Rep. Plaza was also one of our valued speakers during the MBS 3. Recognized as the author of the landmark LPG Act, congressman Plaza comes from a large political clan in the Agusan area.
Fourth Mindanaoan senatoriable is Silvestre Bello III of Davao City. My fellow Dabawenyo will run under the LAKAS CMD KAMPI party. He was a former Justice secretary.
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