After Messenger, it’s Google’s turn to suffer a major worldwide outage including YouTube and Gmail.
Read details in article below.
See twitter post from IGN below.
Google appears to be suffering a major outage right now, with YouTube, Gmail, Stadia, and even Pokemon Go currently offline. https://t.co/gLuBy9VcgL pic.twitter.com/0rl28jJLU1
— IGN (@IGN) December 14, 2020
Following the crowded weekend at Gaston Park where health protocols were violated, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro thru its Disciplina Muna Advocacy Team assigned more personnel at the park premises joining other members of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, CDRRMD – Oro Rescue, Roads and Traffic Administration, local barangay officials and tanods, City Public Services Office, and City Civil Security Unit to ensure that minimum health protocols are strictly observed.
The Symphony of Lights has been drawing the crowds every night with its colorful light and music show. Check out photos below courtesy of Antonio Resma Jr.
View our previous post below.
Cagayan de Oro filmmaker Julienne Ilagan of Blackfish Productions together with April Batican of Epicmedia Productions, have been selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to represent the Philippines in the 21st Rotterdam Lab of the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in the Netherlands next year.
Rotterdam Lab allows both Ilagan and Batican to train and create a network with other young producers from other countries.
Ilagan is known for her award-winning short film “Balut. Penoy. Asin” which won best picture in Cinemagis 2017 and full-length feature film “Kauyagan.”
Another nice place to visit at night and view some colorful lighting display during the holidays is the town of Balingasag, Misamis Oriental with its illuminated People’s Palace and its spruced up People’s Park.
Browse photos below courtesy of Liemuel E. Pantuhan.
More photos in the link below.
Monster Kitchen Pueblo located at Regatta Square at Pueblo de Oro in Uptown Cagayan de Oro City had its grand opening yesterday, December 15, 2020 providing uptown residents their needs for baking supplies, tools, equipment, packaging, demos and more.
The 9th branch of Monster Kitchen is in line with the company’s promise of being a Neighborhood Negosyo Partner. They opened 2 other branches this year in Valencia City last August and last month at Puerto, Cagayan de Oro.
Among those present during the ribbon cutting ceremony were Monster Kitchen owners Jan Michael Uy and Ms. Maggie Uy, Ms. Jesse Abear of DTI Region 10, bank partners from Metrobank and Chinabank and the rest of the officers of Monster Kitchen.
photos courtesy of Monster Kitchen
Dr. Miguel David de Leon, an eye surgeon and field biologist from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, has just discovered and presented a new orchid species. Aerides upcmae was named after his alma mater, the UP College of Medicine.
The said orchid was discovered and photographed sometime in December 2019 by Dr. de Leon in Bukidnon and reportedly endemic to the province. It was confirmed as a new orchid species just last week. See photos of the stunningly spectacular orchid below.
Read the full details and photos from Orchideen Journal HERE.
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Here’s the aerial coverage of the newly-opened Sinulom Falls and Bolao Cold Spring located in Tignapoloan, Cagayan de Oro City courtesy of Project LUPAD. Entrance rates are: P100 (12 yrs old and above), P50 (6-11 yrs old), FREE (0-5 yrs old). Cottage rates are: P1,000 (bamboo); P500 (cottage/tent); P300 (umbrella). THERE IS NO CORKAGE FEE. Be advised that booking/reservation is required. Just contact 0917-722-4999.
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Fore more details, read our previous post below.
Many are now into biking as an alternative to team sports which is still prohibited due to the pandemic. But have you tried riding a tandem bike? Just recently, the Municipal Government of Don Carlos, Bukidnon has just brought in several tandem bikes at Lake Pinamaloy, a popular biking spot around the scenic lake.
Tandem bikes allows two riders at the same time, have a conversation and exercise together. It works for all ages who knows how to bike.
It’s also perfect for the family biking together.
Tandem bikes are available which you can rent for a fee, usually for an hour.
Just a few months earlier, LGU Don Carlos received 25 brand new bicycles from Congressman Manuel “Manoy” Zubiri to be utilized for cycling activities at the lake.
Lake Pinamaloy is just an ideal spot for biking, jogging and exercise.
Entrance fee is P25 for strolling. P10 for jogging.
You can bike with your friends, family and maybe even a loved one.
Check it out.
Looking for a sumptuous buffet meal with your family and friends this weekend? Limketkai Luxe Hotel’s Kave Restaurant is offering its special Seafood Dinner Buffet (Php688) every Friday and Asian Flavours Lunch Buffet (Php588) every Sunday that would satisfy your ultimate food indulgence.
Friday Dinner Seafood Buffet is from 5:00pm to 9:00pm while Sunday Lunch Asia Flavours Buffet is from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
In compliance to health protocols, automatic temperature scanner is installed for all customers. Meanwhile, seats in dining tables are limited to comply with physical distancing.
To avoid overcrowding, in case the restaurant is full, customers will have to wait…
Check out the Main Course…
Tempura Station
Care for Sashimi?
Calamares…
Kebab Station
Stir-Fry Noodles Station
Salad Bar Gourmet
Bread and Pastries
Crepe Station
More dessert…
Unlimited iced tea…
Hungry yet? Browse more photos below.
By the way, Kave Restaurant can easily isolate areas for special function or meeting.
For further inquiries, you can contact Kave Restaurant at 0917-715-0046 | 0917-852-4786.
Do you miss your hometown Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines? It’s that time of the year when Kagay-anons overseas and even those working in other areas start coming home. But due to the pandemic, some homecoming might just be postponed at a later date.
Here are latest aerial shots of the downtown area of the City of Golden Friendship as of December 2020. Do you recognize the buildings?
photos byb Tom Udasco
The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao has listed eight sites in Misamis Oriental which could position the province as among the prime dive sites in the country.
The dive sites identified are as follows:
This comes after the recent survey and assessment of the said dive sites by local tourism officials in coordination with accredited dive resorts in Mantangale Alibuag and Duka Bay.
Here are photos of some of the dive sites courtesy of Topsbar Topsbar.
More photos below by Benj Allera.
Watch this video below courtesy of Topsbar.
Here’s another video by Fra-and Quimpo taken at Gingoog Pier.
Some details in the link below.
Meanwhile, read our previous related posts below.
Have you been to the town of Carmen in Agusan del Norte? It is the closest town bordering Misamis Oriental to the east. And this year, its Municipal Hall and Plaza brings Lights of Hope, a soothing atmosphere for the townsfolk amid the pandemic.
Check out the photos by Liemuel Pantuhan.
More photos in the link below.
After a 5-day limited opening for a charity event, NOBSKA BREEZEWAY, the newest mountain sanctuary located at the foothills of Mt. Balatukan in San Isidro, Lunotan, Gingoog City will finally have its inaugural opening on Sunday, December 27, 2020 just in time for its first anniversary on December 28. It will be accepting guests for picnic, camping, photo shoots, meeting and even overnight stay. Just contact Rhona (0995-819-1198), Melanie (0995-7782475) or Jing Bells (Facebook).
You might be wondering about the first anniversary but the place was actually completed last year and was scheduled to open during the Holy Week this year. However, the pandemic postponed everything but on a positive note, the owners focused on improving the landscaped garden making it even more attractive to guests.
GETTING THERE. The landmark is Civoleg Crossing. If you’re coming from Claveria, TURN LEFT at the junction. Nobska Breezeway is approximately 2 kilometers from Route 955 junction on the right side. View map below.
Promotion Entrance Fees are as follows:
Nobska Breezeway is CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays.
There will also be additional Rental Fees for Exclusive Use of its facilities:
GUESTS CAN BRING THEIR OWN TENTS AND FOOD! NO CORKAGE. It is also open for all faiths and religious groups.
Read below.
Again, for inquiries, just contact Rhona (0995-819-1198), Melanie (0995-7782475) or Jing Bells (Facebook).
Browse latest photos below.
all photos courtesy of Jing Bells
Every year during the latter months towards January, thousands of these species of migratory birds are seen perched on wires and cables along Marcos Bridge in Cagayan de Oro City. Accordingly, these birds travel long distances to escape the winter in the northern hemisphere.
They are usually seen beginning from early evening towards the night and will fly out during the day. Check out these photos below.
Check our posts in previous years below.
BACHELOR EXPRESS INC. has released its updated schedule of inter-regional bus trips from Cagayan de Oro to Butuan, Surigao, San Francisco, Tandag and vice-versa. All trips will use airconditioned buses. For inquiries, just contact 0998-889-8584.
The schedule are as follows:
CDO-TANDAG
1st trip: 5:30am
2nd trip: 8:30am
TANDAG-CDO
1st trip: 7:00am
2nd trip: 9:00am
CDO-SAN FRANCISCO
1st trip: 7:00am
2nd trip: 10:00am
SAN FRANCISCO-CDO
1st trip: 6:00am
2nd trip: 8:00am
CDO-SURIGAO (vice-versa)
1st trip: 6:00am
2nd trip: 8:00am
3rd trip: 9:30am
4th trip: 10:30am
CDO-BUTUAN (vice-versa)
1st trip: 4:30am
last trip: 4:30pm
30 minutes interval
Again, all passengers are required to wear face mask and shield at all times
from Bachelor Express Inc.
Motorcycle taxi service ANGKAS is set to resume soon its pilot testing operations in Cagayan de Oro City. This time, passengers will now be required to bring their own helmet to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Helmets should have a full-faced visor & lock. Bicycle & hardhat helmets are not allowed.
Government regulating agencies such as the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Local Goverment Unit of Cagayan de Oro, Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), Highway Patrol Group HPG, and Phil. National Police (PNP) recently conducted inspection of its training facility in the city.
Angkas bikers are now also regularly PCR tested in partnership with the IATF. The Angkas app requires them to submit daily temperature and sanitation checks before the start of the work day. Bikers also wear shields/barrier. Meanwhile, passengers are now required to follow the helmet guidelines below.
More info HERE.
images from Angkas
Have you ever imagined swimming in a pool overlooking a sea of clouds? Well, this is what makes GREEN CAMP RESORT located near Camp 1 in Maramag, Bukidnon, a must visit place when it opens soon.
There are not much details of the upcoming resort as of now except for the viral photos which have been shared at least 15,000 times in Facebook. Check out these photos courtesy of John Terry Pagaran.
Keep posted.
Missing the night life? An upcoming recreation and entertainment spot in Cagayan de Oro City is expected to draw millennials and the night crowd when it opens soon and when restrictions are eased up allowing its operations. STATION 29 located along Corrales Avenue (formerly The Nest) will be a haven of bars and entertainment joints.
Among the upcoming bars listed include Dahon Resto Bar, Birit KTV, MyArte Spa, HiBeans Cafe, HiFi Music Bar, HiWire E-Sports Bar, Spades Poker Bar, and Kuys Sports Bar. Check out latest construction updates below.
Keep posted.
photos by Carl Peña Coronia
Reigning Miss Cagayan de Oro Cinderella “Cindy” Obeñita shows off her national costume as part of the resumption of pre-pageant activites of the Binibining Pilipinas Beauty Pageant since the pandemic. The said franchise has been revealing the national costumes of the candidates in its Facebook page.
Designed by Odelon Simpao, Cindy’s whole piece is named “Belleza de Oro” or Beauty of Gold and is composed of over 10,000 glittery pieces with dominant circular bangles, representing the golden coconut called kuyamis, abundant in Misamis Oriental and the namesake of its annual festival that celebrates good harvest.
It’s just less than eight (8) hours to Christmas Eve and traditionally, Filipinos are on the rush for last minute shopping for gifts and ingredients for noche buena later and the vicinity around Cogon Market in Cagayan de Oro City is no exception to the usual rush and traffic amid the risks of the pandemic.
Many shops are closing early today so shoppers and motorists are on the rush to have a Merry Merry Christmas celebration!
Again, don’t forget to wear face mask, face shield, wash your hands and observe physical distancing.
Enjoy your Christmas!
