Currently, Cagayan De Oro city is experiencing power supply problem which is the reason why Cagayan Electric and Light Co. (Cepalco) yesterday made a request for the Aquino administration to improve the government’s solar-capacity target to fix the problem of the power supply.

Cepalco vice president and customer services department head said that “sometimes we forget that we have a problem”.

Last year Mindanao was experiencing series of power crisis but according to cepalco last year is far from over. Mindanao hasn’t reservation of power supply in the future, said by Cecilio Sumaoy, Cepalco senior manager for system operations.

He also adds that “we have no contingency reserve. It’s like driving a car and going long distance without a spare tire”. The only time Mindanao has standby power is during weekends when some people are taking a break from work, he added.

Last Aug 1, he said, Cepalco was advised of a power curtailment because of a “red alert”. This alert meant that the overall resources of power reserves in Mindanao were already increasing.

Once a statement from cepalco that “the demand for power in Mindanao is constantly increasing (but) no additional power-generating capacities are expected within the next two or three years”.

Statement of cepalco stated that “the power reserves are insufficient that even during the rainy month of July; the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines had to resort to a power load curtailment after one power-generating facility conked out.

Additional statement from cepalco said the solar photovoltaic technology is the fastest to deploy. It cited the case of a 70-mw photovoltaic power plant in Italy which was commissioned in only seven months.

Paper released by cepalco said, “Since at least 50 percent of Solar Energy Mindanao needs are currently supplied by hydro power plants, solar will immediately address the current capacity shortage and effectively complement the hydro plants especially during the season”.

One problem occurs according to sumaoy, the energy department has certified only 50mw of solar capacity for the entire country.

For the Mindanao area, not less than 150mw of solar projects are said to be awaiting the go-ahead of the Department of Energy.

The cepalco officials said to President Aquino and Energy Jose Rene Almendras should consider increasing the government’s solar photovoltaic-capacity target.

Other part of the statement said that “the Mindanao capacity shortage problem must be addressed now… Mindanao demands concrete plans and directions to address the capacity shortage problem… Mindanao cannot afford to bleed economically for the next two to or three years”.

Cepalco spokeperson, Marilyn Chavez, gave short statement that the city council has passed a resolution to officially support the campaign for solar power. She also added, academics and institutions like Xavier University are also behind Cepalco’s advocacy. Herbie Gomez

The 11th National Health and Emergency Management in Asia and the Pacific (PHEMAP) last week was joined together supported by the Department of Health Central Office and the University of the Philippines particularly College of Public Health together with Provincial and City Health Officers which are merged in Manila.

It was said that the learning and training purposes is to earn knowledge about technical assistance to LGU managers in order to improve the skills in terms of dealing both natural and man made disasters present to each particular place of responsibility. After they thought of everything they needed to find out, they will then always ready to bring them into the Health Emergency Management System in the Provincial and City Local Government Units.

The agenda was consisted by different Provincial and City Health Officers all around the country. Bundles of lessons and seminars were shared by them to be able to improve and increase the skills of each participant.

After the successful trainings, they are given time to show their plans and actions to their respective province assigned. They are nine presenters but there is only one who got the best chosen which is from Provincial Health Officer of Davao del Sur. He is Dr. Azucena Milana-Dayanghirang he is the one chosen of the Health Emergency Management System (HEMS) because of his perfect strategies with some behavior of presentation while doing the actions.

Dayanghirang was interviewed from Charm Radio in Digos City and on air his plan in which he will finalize all what he made for signature of Governor Douglas Cagas that will be soon send to the Department of Health Central Health Emergency Management System for proper financial support for educating, radio communication system and Television Monitors.

DOH Central HEMS Director Carmencita Banatin was eager to help and provide Davao del Sur when needed. She also more willing to help the place when she knew that the place already built office for this kind of purpose. The office was one of the three constructed buildings and formally announced last June 29, 2011 by Congressman Marc Cagas and Nilda S. Aniñon/Pro II/ Pio.

PRESS RELEASE: KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL 5th FLOAT PARADE

August 18, 2011

There will be major changes in parade route for the Float Parade this year in consideration of the ongoing construction of Marcos Highway fly-over. The 5th Float Parade is set on August 27 Saturday and supervised by Pueblo de oro Development Corporation for Promote CDO.

Spectators are advised that the parade will still kick off from Rodelsa Circle by 7am passing thru Velez St. But instead to going straight towards Velez-Licoan-Recto junction, the parade will turn from Velez Street to Luna St then go straight to Osmena St. From Osmena, the participants will turn right towards Coca-Cola plant in Claro Recto and proceed to Limketkai Drive main entry point in Lapasan where the end point of the Parade will be held.

There are 69 confirmed participants which will include 15 competing floats, 2 sponsor floats, 22 drum and bugle corps and some civic organization groups, including from the PNP, Philippine Army, Coast Guard among others.

5th Float Parade participants are requested to be at the assembly area as early as 5:30am. The City PNP has assured the organizers that security will be tightened for the participants and spectators.

There will be showbiz personalities who will join the parade, including the winners of Ms. Kagay-an 2011, city officials and a lot more.

Limketkai center will serve as the last judging point for the float parade competition and drum and bugle corp. Gean T. Cesar, Kagay-an Festival Media Coordinator

COHARA or known as the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and restaurant association has been in the field of competitions for over 15 years. It was launched last last week, the KUMBIRA 2011. It says that this is the longest culinary show in the country.

The exhibits are all about several competitions of cooking foods, displaying beverages, cooking competitions, demonstrations of different table arrangements, and bartending competitions.

The festival is addressed how important is health in our world. It gives opportunity to different hotels, restaurants and schools to show what they’ve got and what they had. This will certainly helpful for the region to increase the standard of the culinary skills.

All the students are free to join here together with their unique and creative foods, not just the taste but also the look of those foods.

This year, because it is their 15th, there are about 15 competitions for professionals and students.

They also include the Mindanao Chef Wars which will mix by professional and student teams to represent Mindanao in the chef wars national competition for the year 2011.

Last year it has been recorded that during the events there are 18,000 visitors within just 3 days. This year the event expects to increase that number. There are 17 professional and 40 schools last year attended, and it is expected to grow this year 2011.

This coming August 17-19, 2011 will be held at Limketkai Mall. People from different areas here in Mindanao will surely here to witness the blasting festival of KUMBIRA.

STUDENTS ADMISSION: P 45.00 per day P 115.00 season pass (for 3 days)
GENERAL ADMISSION: P 60.00 per day P 150.00 season pass (for 3 days)

In 1966 COHARA was established and immediately put up KUMBIRA for the employees to show their skills through trainings and workshops together with professional lecturers in the hotel and restaurant industry. Members here are expert instructors which are from Canadian Executive Service Organization. They are teaching hotel and restaurant staff through conducting trainings specifically hotel and restaurant operations.

The organization is expanding by attending international conferences today.

Cagayan De Oro City – July 23, 2011 – Cagayan de Oro’s first concept cafe is now open! YOYO Premium Frozen Yogurt Cafe is located along Corrales Avenue, Cagayan De Oro City. Now you can have your fill of deliciously healthy frozen yogurt after mall hours.

With the same guilt-free indulgence that you just can’t get enough of, the YOYO Cafe has something to offer for the whole family. New offerings were specially concocted for those that want a little more than frozen yogurt. Freshly made waffles served with yogurt is available – perfect for dessert, an afternoon snack or even breakfast. For those that want to simply unwind in a hip new setting, catch up with friends and loved ones over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

The YOYO Cafe showcases a chic and cozy ambience and boasts of its unique modern-contemporary structure bringing a fresh dining experience to Cagayanons. Guests have the option of dining inside the café or al fresco. The YOYO Cafe is also available for yogurt parties and private functions.

Visit the YOYO Cafe along Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City with store hours from 2.00 PM to 11.00 PM. YOYO Premium Frozen Yogurt is also located at the Level 1, Robinson’s Mall and Level 1, SM City Cagayan De Oro City (fronting the entrance of SM Supermarket). YOYO Premium Frozen Yogurt is now open for franchising, email yoyofrozenyogurt@yahoo.com for more inquiries. See YO, at YOYO!

What : Offer tutorial services and exam reviews for Elementary and High School Students

Where: MACASANDIG, infront of XUGS.. DOOR 5, CID BUILDING, (ORANGE APT)

Advantages:

1. AFFORDABLE PRICE
2. HIGH QUALITY TUTORIAL
3. FLEXIBLE TUTORIAL TIME SCHEDULE

4. COMPETENT, LICENSED, AND EXPERIENCED TEACHERS FROM XAVIER UNIVERSITY...

Package 1: Php 2,500/month; Monday-Friday; 1 hour per day; ALL subjects.
Package 2: Php 1,800/month; Monday-Wednesday-Friday; 1 hour per day; Maximum of 3 subjects.
Package 3: Php 500 for two sessions; offered during examination week for review purposes.

For more information, please contact Ms. Irene @ 0917-704-2991

Registration is Free!
Elimination Sched: July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25,26, 2011
Final Round: July 29, 2011

What : CDO Barangay Run (5k run) (2k walk) (Kiddie Run)
When : June 26, 2011 at 5:oo AM
Where: Divisoria Kiosk

When: June 15, 2011 at 7am - 6pm
Where: Tourism City Hall
What: The City Government of Cagayan de Oro will celebrate its 61st city charter day. Together with the Celebration, Mayor Dongkoy Emano will sponsor a job fair for overseas and local employment.

Need to bring:

• Resume
• Transcript of Records
• Diploma
• Picture
• and other important documents

For more inquiry, feel free to contact city hall cdo (8575057) local 307.

See yah there!!!

MAY 10, 2011 (8AM - 2PM)

Barangay Hall

Free Medicine and Free Ice Cream

The top 3 places to spend Holy Week 2011:

1. Guadalupe Shrine in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City.
2. The Divine Mercy in El Salvador, Cagayan de Oro City.
3. Malasag in Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City.

Theme: "Strong Cooperative Enterprises: Building Better Member's Lives, Communities and Environment"

Vision: A member-centered cooperative which provides a diversified range of financial, business and social services to change the lives of the members and communities.

Mission Statement: To offer financial, business and social services in-order to help improve the quality of life of the members and communities.

Objectives:
1. To have a sound, healthy, strong and robust cooperative.
2. To help improve the financial conditions of the members.
3. To help improve and expand the enterprises of the members.
4. To serve general interest / concerns of the community.
5. To network with allied organizations, local government units and other strategic partners.

Today, April 17, 2011 – the 45th general assembly is very successful. We are about to reach a dividend of 9.50% from last years 9.15%. Good news to all the members of OIC.

March 31, 2011 - Another day to experience transport strike. The day in which there are lots of people feel hassle or others feel free to share their concerns and heartaches.

In this case, this is not the right place for it. They must settle it in terms of a proper conversation like a forum.

The targeted opening of the new boutique hotel is in 2012. That would be a year more to go. This project is between Anflo Mangement and Investment Corporation, AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corp. and Ayala Land Inc. (Is part of the mixed-use development named Centrio)

This new boutique is being designed to offer warm and stylish hotel experience. They also provide an easy access to shops, restaurants, cinemas, fitness gym, swimming pool, executive lounge, etc.

For More: Gold Star Daily

Kaamulan Festival 2011 is one of the best festival here in Mindanao. That is why most of the Kagay-anons attend the said event to be part of the big celebration with the people of Bukindon. You will experience a lot like motorcade, school band parade, garden show, street dancing, fireworks, etc. Those are some of the events that you will encountered. But one of the best is to spend time to stroll the place with family and friends.

Open last December 30, 2010

Have you check what is the latest in SM CDO? One of the latest was Roti Mum Singapore's Best Coffee Bun.

We all know that most of the people loves to eat pizza. Good news to all the people near in Divisoria, a new Greenwich Pizza Store is on the process of constructing. We will not wait for too long just to taste the greenwich pizza which is near in our school and in our office.

A warm hello to all. Just want to send my greetings to all, Happy Valentines Day 2011. From your Kagay-Anon Family. We all know, that this day is one of the best days to spend time with your family, friends and love ones.

To My Fellow Alumni:

From Batch 1995 to 2010, those people who graduated at Macanhan Elementary School are invited for the First Grand Alumni Homecoming this coming May 28, 2011 with the theme: “MACANHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Through the Years”.

SEE BELOW THE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

1:00pm – 2:00pm Thanksgiving Mass

2:00pm – 3:00pm Program

3:00pm – 4:00pm Parlor Games / SPORTS

4:00pm – 5:00pm Alumni Election of Officers

5:00pm – 6:00pm Batch Salu-Salo (Dinner)

6:00pm – 8:00pm Dance for All (Disco)

God Bless All

The My Phone is finally here in Cagayan de Oro. The first store ever was opened last Friday (January 28, 2011) at Limketkai Mall.

Here are some of the available my phone for as low as 1,199:

More Bites Pizza - A Pizza treat for your family and friends.

Location:

Corner Tiano Del Pilar Street

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Photos by: Venussmileygal

We are hiring online writer’s who have the abilities to make own articles by using his/her words. An applicant should master in English and require writing background job. The applicants must require in reporting his/her task in a daily basis. As much as possible the applicants should have their own computer with internet connection. The communication between you and your client anytime is very important because there are instances that your client will give you urgent job to be pass immediately. The applicants should know how to use the keywords given, must have paypal account for the payment process and he/she must be able to pass the tasks done on time.

For those who are interested, feel free to send your resume together with your messenger account at kagayanonako@yahoo.com