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Richard Celeste
Saturday, April 20, 2013
MSU-IIT commends 1,539 graduates in its 43rd Commencement Exercises
Friday, April 19, 2013
MSU-IIT CBAA holds 43rd Pre-commencement and Recognition Ceremonies
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| The 43rd CBAA Pre-commencement and Recognition Ceremonies |
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Philippine Destination: Britania Group of Islets
Surigao del Sur is one of the
provinces in the country waiting to be explored, discovered and experienced. Pristine
beaches, enchanting river and majestic waterfall are three of the wonders of
nature the province offers to visitors and locals alike.
One of the must-visit destinations in
the province is the amazing Britania Group of Islets. It is composed of 23
magnificent islets with varying shapes and sizes. You will be amazed how these
islets are strategically scattered in an open sea. Three of the islets that are
widely visited includes:
Buslon Island
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Hagonoy Island
Hiyor-Hiyoran Island
HOW TO GET THERE:
From Butuan City to San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Take a bus bound for Tandag
and get off at Brgy. Salvacion crossing. Fare ranges from Php 150-250 depending
on the type of bus you will ride in. Travel time is about 4 hours.
From Tandag City to San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Take a bus bound for Butuan
and get off at Brgy. Salvacion crossing. Fare ranges from Php 60-80 depending
on the type of bus you will ride in. Travel time is about 2 hours.
From Brgy.
Salvacion Crossing to Britania Group of Islets
At the waiting shed, some locals await to give you some
information about the island. You can ride a pedicab for Php 10.00 and ask the
driver to bring you to Mac Arthur’s Place, a resort facing the group of islets.
The resort offers tour packages as one of your choices.
Riding a
van from point of origin can be a good option specially if you are in groups.
Transportation
Britania Group of Islets can be explored by riding a boat. Rent ranges from Php 1,000-1,500 depending upon your negotiation skills. :D
Britania Group of Islets can be explored by riding a boat. Rent ranges from Php 1,000-1,500 depending upon your negotiation skills. :D
Posted in: Philippine DestinationsFriday, December 7, 2012
Tita Fannies to open in Manila
Tita Fannies Liempo and Chicken
Haus is set to open tomorrow, December
8, 2012 at 3H N. Ramirez corner Sto. Tomas, Quezon City, Philippines. Yes, for
the first time, an Iligan-based restaurant reaches Manila to offer the
crispiest liempo and tastiest lechon manok to the customers. It is the 10th franchised
store, hence a total of 18 branches of Tita Fannies Liempo and Chicken Haus.
“I am very excited that
finally, we will be opening the store tomorrow. After the many challenges we faced during the planning stage, we will be offering liempo de lechon and lechon manok to the people of
Manila,” said Mr. Maverick Rotap, the franchisee.
“We congratulate Mr. Maverick and thank him for choosing Tita Fannies among others. We are
also excited for this undertaking because for the first time, we have a new
branch in Luzon,” said Mrs. Nilda P. Onque, the proprietor.
Tita Fannies started in
Iligan on November 18, 1999. From a 100-square meter restaurant, Tita Fannies
became bigger to cater the needs of customers. The house specialty includes
LIEMPO DE LECHON and LECHON MANOK. Over the years, the company has consistently provided
customer satisfaction. With overwhelming demand from the customers, the family
expanded their business by opening branches in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City. The
company also engaged into franchising whereby interested entrepreneurs are
granted the right to make Tita Fannies their business.
This
is indeed a breakthrough that Iliganons should be proud of. Kudos to the very
owners of Tita Fannies Liempo and Chicken Haus, to the franchisees and to all
the employees.
To
the people of Manila, this is something that is worth a try and you too would be
convinced of the company’s tagline, “Katikim-tikim, Katakam-takam, Ang Sarap
Balik-balikan…”
Saturday, December 1, 2012
MSU-IIT Graduate Dorm lights a Christmas Tree
The
much awaited month of December has arrived and today marks the first day of a
long month celebration. Of the many
symbols that represent the yuletide season, Christmas tree tops the list. The MSU-IIT
Graduate Dormitory lighted their Christmas tree at 9:00 o’clock in the evening, immediately after the decors were placed.
Prof. Christian Aguado, the outgoing dorm manager led the lighting and some occupants graced the event.
The dorm occupants join in the celebration of this year’s
Christmas and a get-together-party will be set soon. It will be a night of
thanksgiving, sharing and merry-making. Hmmm…, something to look forward to…
Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
CENTRIO AYALA MALL to open in CDO
Centrio Ayala Mall will be opening
its doors to customers this coming November 9, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City. Located
just across Gaisano Mall, Centrio envisions to be the best destination in
Northern Mindanao offering shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment venues
for ultimate customer satisfaction. “Where adventure begins” serves as a
tagline of Centrio – an image they would like potential customers to
experience.
CENTRIO is a brandname coined
after “center and the river.” Its location and CDO being famous for its river
serve as bases for having such a name after undergoing a massive market
research. CENTRIO emphasizes the essence
and beauty of nature as they preserve 2 acacia trees within a 3.7 hectare land.
It inspired the management to present a beautiful landscaped garden with acacia
tree as a natural attraction in the convergence area – further including it in
the logo of Centrio.
“We are excited to showcase this ‘first
in CDO concept’ which will be our competitive edge”, said Ms. Justine, Marketing
Supervisor of Centrio. “Our merchandising mix team facilitated the composition
of tenants/lessees including the hotel and offices to cater the needs of the different
target markets”, she added.
With 35 dining options and over a
hundred of various shops, customers will really have a wide array of choices. The
anchors or major tenants of Centrio would be the Robinsons Department Store and
Rustan’s Fresh. Added to it is the fully carpeted cinemas that could
accommodate at most 300 viewers.
To everyone excited to visit Centrio Mall, doors will be
opened at 11:00 o’clock in the morning of November 9, 2012. Catch Anne Curtis
perform live on November 10 as well as El Gamma Penumbra of Pilipinas Got
Talent on the 11th.
Here are some of the photos during the Mall Tour with Northern Mindanao Bloggers on last October 27, 2012 :D
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| Bloggers getting face masks to wear. |
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| The Activity Center |
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| Bloggers from CDO, Bukidnon and Iligan with the marketing team of Centrio Mall |
See you there…
Saturday, September 29, 2012
PENGUINS OR DOLPHINS???
Alongside the national highway of Iligan City is a
display of cute penguin balloons. The exhibit created a buzz among passersby,
wondering what those stuffs are. Are they really for sale or are they just
simply a mere presentation of cute penguins… Hmmm…
For four days in a row, I always pass by the area going
from Tibanga to the city and vice versa. With no exaggeration, it’s really attention
catching. I kept on guessing if those are for sale or just a display. On my
third day, I was seated near the driver of the jeepney and while I kept staring
at the display, he shared that those are for sale, Php 65.00 for the small ones
and Php 180.00 for the big ones. I then thought of a plan to buy one as a
souvenir and to satisfy my curiosity about it.
September 28 came and the city organized PARADA sa
ILIGAN, a civic parade participated by government entities, private sectors and
other civic organizations. That very long parade has caused traffic that
jeepney drivers decided to take a detour, leaving passengers before the Gaisano
Mall. I managed to take a walk and voila!!! I stayed there for a couple of
minutes and talked with the salesmen. I was really excited then to buy one and
I handed over a hundred peso. Hmmm, there was an instant promo wherein I could
have two stuffs for only Php 100.00. With no further questions, I took it,
happily bringing two cute stuffs that could make me smile everytime I see it.
Hmmm… Longing satisfied… J
Take a look at this photo:
If you think these are penguins, we are on the same boat
and if you find it as dolphins, you are a keen observer :D Congratulations!!!
It makes me laugh that most of the people I asked what
those stuffs are, they would say those are penguins. Later did they realize that
those are really dolphins. Yes, no kidding… Just take a look at its fin :D and of course, the name indicated in the balloon. :D
If you thought its penguins, don’t worry, because at one glance,
they really look as one. Blame it to the producer for making it look as
penguins, or thank them because they make the stuffs more cute and attractive J Whatever that is, they
really make people smile and appreciate it for its unique beauty J
