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Cherrielyn G. Dahan, the Top 8th placer for the Criminology Board Exam last April 2014, together with her parents, received a P30, 000 check from Cagayan de Oro College - PHINMA Education Network through its Dean of the College of Criminology - Dr. Gerry J. Caño, May 16 at the SM City CdeO Activity Center.

COC-PHINMA Criminology graduate, Cherrielyn G. Dahan, placed 8th in

the recent Criminology Board Exam in April of this year.

Dahan received Php 30,000.00 from the school as reward for

her accomplishment. Dahan was close to tears as she gave her

accepantance speech, and was very thankful to her parents and to her

teachers, and to her alma mater. The ceremony took place at the SM

City Cagayan de Oro, May 16.

Cagayan de Oro College PHINMA- Education Network recognizes their students who gives pride and glory to the school as they award the top 8 placer for the Criminology board exam on Friday afternoon at SM City.

Cherrielyn G. Dahan, the top 8 placer for the Criminology Board Exam last April 2014, received a P30, 000 check from the said institution on May 16.

“I aimed to place on the board exam and with the help of my school I was able to achieve it.” Dahan said.

She emphasized that through reading, hardwork and prayer one can pass the board exam like her.

The ceremony is attended by the select deans of the school, the family, the previous topnotchers and the batch.

Dr. Gerry J. Caño, dean of the Criminology Department said, since 2008, the school has produced topnotchers and acquired a good number of passers every board exam.

The school is able to get 87.7% passing rate on the last board exam.

COC PHINMA Education Network ranked as the number one Criminology school in Visayas and Mindanao. “We made a commitment to be the breeding ground for the topnotchers.” Caño added.

The institution is preparing to open their doors to the ASEAN market.

“By 2015, we will accept students not just locally but also from the other countries as well and we will strive to send more criminologists to other countries in Asia”, Caño said.

COC-PHINMA awards Crim topnotcher

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May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES4LifeStyle Views

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Learning the technicalities of singing such as correct breathing, diction, tone

production, etc. is one major aspect of singing that we always focus on but nevertheless developing an individual’s performing skills must go hand in hand with the former.

It’s an advantage if you’re gifted with natural performing skills but the possibility of having that is only 1 out of 10 individuals.

For the span of almost Four years in teaching youngsters out of 25 students only 2 students are naturally gifted so the rest developed their performing skills as time went by.

Generally taking voice lessons should also include performing skills enhancement because without doing such mastering the technicalities of singing will be of waste when one singer still stands on stage like a dead person.

Like what my mentor said when you are on stage the audience owns you like it or not.

In short when you are a singer then you are a performer.

This should always be the mindset of somebody who is developing his/ her singing skills.

Sad to say many beginners have the wrong mindset like “they just want to develop their singing skills for private use meaning they wouldn’t want people to see them sing.” It’s really in contrast of what a singer should be so it’s the teacher’s responsibility to correct such mind set and push them out to sing out for an audience.

Developing the technical aspects and performing skills side by side maybe hard at the start but eventually it becomes easy. When I started singing it was really difficult to stand on stage without overwhelming fear.

I had several voice teachers back then so technically I was able to develop my singing skills but when I was in front of people it was a different thing. It was only in college that I was able to realize that I lack a lot of performing skills.

Thank God at that time I was also given the chance and privilege to participate and play a major role for a musical play.

Our rehearsals include a lot of acting workshops so my performing skills were greatly enhanced.

It was only after that musical that my singing performances improved. I learned correct focus, conquered stage fright, appropriate gestures, and shifting my emotions to deliver lyrics like a story.

I wouldn’t have the confidence today if it was not because of those workshops and exposures but you don’t need to wait until college to engage into such, now that I’m also tutoring kids I’m strongly encouraging them that while they are still in school they should also get into clubs that enhance their skills like the glee club or the drama club.

Yes it could be tiring at some point because you also need to balance it with academics but learning time management at a younger age is a great advantage in the longer run.

I highly encourage the parents to give more time to their youngsters in developing their musical or artistic skills. It takes a long time to reap just like investments for properties but it could be your greatest reap because of the joy when you see your child perform like a pro on stage... years from now.

I have personally seen the scenarios during our previous recitals ... kids who have stayed with me for more than a year have also grown in their skills.

I just couldn’t help but smile seeing their parents’ happy faces while their kids are performing on stage.

The joy is incomparable even as a teacher how much more if you are the parent?

I salute to the parents who support their kids not just in their academics but who also try their best to develop the special skills of their kids.

Keep it on!

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES 5LifeStyle Views

ALA MODEOWEN JAEN

INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

Just a few days ago, I had the chance to meet the incoming young student leaders of Liceo

U. It was my third year to have been invited to be with them and share my insights on becoming a leader and how to motivate other people.

Honestly, I never really thought of myself as the kind that can inspire others although it has always been my mission to create positive impact in any way I can.

The experience of being in front of bright young minds always fascinates me.

It seemed like I am the one absorbing new learning instead of imparting some to them!

Their enthusiasm, energy and abilities to think outside the box make me more inspired to do better in what I do and hopefully provide them a platform to enrich and grow in return.

I too was a student leader once but through these changing times, the way leaders have to think, act and react have evolved as well thus making their jobs more challenging and complex.

Although some of the basic principles remain the same, what we have experienced and learned from

the past may not be as effective today. That is why I admire these young

movers and shakers in taking on the roles of herding their generation towards what is good and what is right.

During the entire activity with them, I saw a flicker of hope that there will be greatness ahead.

Empowering them made me

become more appreciative of how we all can truly create ripples of change.

So what makes a leader? We all have our opinions.

One thing’s for sure these young people who are here to lead the new

breed of students are what define our future.

If we all nurture them well and guide them in all aspects, they can become great future leaders of the land.

If today we have a long list of questionable politicians, who knows in the not so distant future, one of these bright young minds will bring back our trust and faith in the government and in ourselves as a people.

What can you do to inspire the young?

Lots! And what do these young people do to inspire us all?

There are many! In this world where one act triggers a chain of so many reactions, it is best to live a life that sends out positive energy to receive the same as well.

So never question the young for we were young once, try to understand the times they are going through and inspire them to become the best that they can be and who knows, you too have grown in mind and in spirit as well.

Have a wonderful week ahead and thanks for reading!

"À bientôt!"

“In this world where one act triggers a chain of so many reactions, it is best to live a life that sends out positive energy to receive the same as well.”

We, Filipinos are experts when it comes to giving advice. They seem to know exactly the right things to say when

someone comes up to them asking for advice. We are all like that aren’t we? I’m guilty.

I’m like a walking advice machine.It’s kind of amusing; when I really think

about it because what I realize is that I never follow my own advice.

I try to search far and wide for answers to my own questions, even turning to friends for help and yet I never noticed that the answers I require, I already know.

The only thing stopping me is fear.Fear is a formidable entity to reckon with.

While makes some only tremble, it makes the

most of us completely shut down, taking away our willpower.

I’ve always been afraid to take that jump, to trust my own decisions. I’ve never been the type to let go of all the fears holding me back and I’m the type of person who over thinks things.

This is when I talk to a friend about what’s keeping me awake at night.

But lately, I’ve realized that all we have to do is look in the mirror and ask ourselves for advice.

After all, who knows you better than you? Nobody is more acutely aware of your situation.

Nobody is more familiar with every

particular scenario and potential outcome than you.

So why do we turn to another person so often for advice?

Because it’s easy. If someone tells us what to do, we don’t even have to think.

Or, sometimes we ask other people for advice to reaffirm our own advice. But other people rarely have a stake in the outcome of taking their advice, which makes it less valid than your own point of view.

Sure, it’s OK to ask others for advice—sometimes it’s great to have a clean pair of eyes—but remember, at the end of the day, it is you who has to live with your own decisions. Take a leap of faith and trust yourself.

TAKE THE LEAP JULEE BOURGOIN

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES6

SHARE THE FUN and value of reading books as The SM Store CDO brings back the Donate-A Book campaign from May 1 to June 30, 2014.

Through SM Foundation Inc. in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the campaign is geared to solicit books and other reading materials from mall goers, book lovers, and generous shoppers for the benefit of many underprivileged children and youth.

The project also aims to help develop interest in reading, improve functional literacy and enhance comprehension and creative skills of the younger generation.

Target beneficiaries of the Donate-a-Book drive are: Mambuaya Elementary School, Consolacion Elementary School, Lumbia Central School, Reception and Study Center for Children at DSWD -X, Home for The Girls at DSWD -X, Haven for Women at DSWD-X.

Shoppers who will who donate new or gently used book(s) at the Donate-A-Book Booth at The SM Store CDO shall be entitled to a P50 cash coupon.

Make a difference and help turn today’s readers become tomorrow’s

leaders. Donate books at The SM Store CDO The SM Store. For inquiries, please call 859-1188.

The SM Store CdeO Book Drive

GOOD NEWS! The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-10) is holding a series of competency assessment and certification across the region scheduled May 12, 2014 up to October 24, 2014.

The National TVET Competency Assessment and Certification (NATCAC) is a synchronized conduct of competency assessment and certification in identified key qualifications. It will be offered FREE OF CHARGE funded by the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP).

This is certainly an avenue that provides opportunity to those who wanted to upgrade their level of skills competency and ensure better delivery of services.

NATCAC Program targets to benefit 3,585 individuals in Region X coming from the ranks of trainers of public and private Technical Vocational Institutions, including TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and other government agencies providing TVET programs and private enterprises with registered TVET programs, DepEd trainers, Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers, Workers/Industry Practitioners/Professional/Career shifters who want to undergo competency assessment, Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)/Filipino Expatriates with relevant experience who want to undergo competency assessment and Industry practitioners who are prospective competency assessors.

The qualifications offered in this program are based on the market demand per province. Below is the scheduled date of assessment per sector:

May 12 – 23, 2014 (Automotive, Land Transport and HVAC)

July 14 – 25, 2014 (Construction and Metals and Engineering)

August 11 – 22, 2014 (Tourism, Electronics and ICT)

October 13 – 24, 2014 (Agri-Fishery/Food Processing and Health, Social & Other Community Development Services)

Interested applicants may download the NATCAC application form and the self-assessment guides for various qualifications at the TESDA website (www.tesda.gov.ph).

TESDA X Holds Free Assessment and Certification across the Region

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES 7

Lest we forget, Mother’s Day didn’t end last May 11the at Seda Centrio. Their room promo at Php 4300 / room / night is still on till the end of the month so those who missed out on treating their

Moms and beloved better halves still have time to make up.The promo is inclusive of a Complimentary Breakfast for two,

Complimentary Wifi, Use of Pool and Gym, Complimentary in-room Massage for the Mom and a Special Gift for the Mom.

And that’s not all! Their Mother’s Day Buffet continues till the end of the month as well for

Saturdays and Sundays Lunch & Dinner at Php 550 / head. If you choose to gift her on a weekday you can still avail of Seda’s Fiesta Dinner Buffet for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Php 450/ head.

“Normally our buffet line includes a mix of international and local food ranging from salads and appetizer, soup, main course, and dessert,” said Carol V. Valdez, Seda Centrio Director of Sales. “We normally change theme per month but we maintain a Wednesday to Friday buffet with seafood as highlight.”

For reservations, please call (088) 323-8888 today to place your reservations early or book directly with the front desk.

The Night Stalker:Extended Mother’s Day promo ongoing at Seda Centrio

The Capricho ART Café

gallery + cafe concept is quite unique.

One can relax over a cup of coffee while

surrounded with beautiful artworks by Cagayan de

Oro’s premiere artists. On display this month are

Nic Aca’s paintings.

Location: Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de

Cagayan University, RN Pelaez Blvd., Kauswagan,

Cagayan de Oro City

Photos by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy

SM City Cagayan de Oro continues its advocay in bringing

arts and culture to its shoppers and the community at large.

This summer , a summer art workshop was held

to those interested in the visual arts.

The Visual Arts Summer Workshop was

facilitated by CdeO Artist Rhyan Casiño.

Photos by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uy

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES8Billboard

GENERAL Santos City - Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) continues to be optimistic on the economic growth of General Santos City that it has recently relocated its local branch signifying its commitment to remain a steadfast financial partner of the city government, local businesses and the local populace.

PVB’s GenSan branch has moved to a new and better location - to the Tri-Star Building along Santiago Boulevard just a few meters from its old site, and with the newly relocated branch, it has made itself more convenient and more comfortable to its clients in the area, especially the hundreds of World War II veterans who draw their old-age pensions from the bank.

The bank is also a depository of the City Government and benefits from the unique LGU-focused services that only PVB offers.

In addition, the bank believes that it can continue to generate more business from

GenSan’s agro-industrial and tuna fishing sectors especially now that PVB offers innovative products and services that will help local businesses manage their finances.

With its newly-relocated branch, the bank hopes to spread the word that a revitalized PVB is emerging following the new leadership that have taken helm last year led by its former Philippine Finance Secretary Roberto de Ocampo, OBE who has assumed chairmanship of the bank; along with seasoned banker Joey Bermudez as its President and CEO.

Along with the rest of the management and staff of the bank, Chairman De Ocampo and Pres. Bermudez hope to make PVB an active player not only in the local banking scene but in the global banking industry as well.

To celebrate the rebirth of Its GenSan branch, PVB will be inaugurating the branch today via a simple ribbon-cutting ceremony to be led by the bank president,

Mr. Bermudez, PVB Director Percianita Racho and EVP and Branch Banking Group Head Jesus Vicente Garcia along with special guests General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera and Sarangani Provincial Governor Steve Solon.

Other PVB officials expected to grace the occasion include VP and Branch Central Services Head Alfredo Santiago, VP and Corporate Communications Head Miguel Angelo Villa-Real, AVP and Branch Expansion Head Jose Francisco Ramos, and AVP and Mindanao Area Head Tranquilino Morante.

Veterans Bank is a private commercial bank owned by World War II veterans and their descendants. It has 60 branches nationwide and also caters to private and corporate retail markets. As part of its mandate, Veterans Bank allocates 20% of its annual net income for the benefit of World War II veterans and their heirs through medical and livelihood programs.

PVB inaugurates GenSan branch

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES 9Arts & Culture

This coming July 11, prepared to “Chink Positive” as Liceo de Cagayan University through the Office of Cultural Affairs bring you a special speaking engagement

of one the most sought-after motivational speaker and wealth coach in the country – Mr. Chinkee Tan.

Rodelsa Hall becomes a venue of learning on how to manage and create your personal wealth through a half-day lecture with Mr. Tan.

This aims to help young people and working professionals on managing their resources and to create a future that is financially worry-free.

His personal experiences and challenges growing up prompted him to strive for a better future.

This also moved him to share what he has gone through in the hopes of inspiring other people to become the best that they can be.

Chinkee Tan is visible on TV and radio with his guest appearances on several national media networks. He also hosts his own radio program in 92.3 NewsFM entitled “Chink Positive”.

He is also a contributing writer for the Hong Kong News, Business Mirror and WOW Pinas Magazine.

His ventures in life also inspired him to write self-help and motivational books that are currently selling briskly in several book shops around the country.

Catch his unique brand of mentoring and witty entertaining in the special lecture, “The Power to Create and Manage Wealth” this coming July 11, 1pm at Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University. Registration Fee is P500 with free book “Til Debt Do Us Part.”

You may also see him in the Meet and Greet and Book Signing at the Activity Center of SM CITY Cagayan de Oro at 5:30pm on the same date.

For more inquiries call: (088) 8584093 to 95 local 109 or 09989612102.

Chinkee TanWealth Coach &

TV Personality

Get ‘Chinkee-fied’ at Rodelsa Hall!

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES10Cover Story

CDO to compete in Ultimate Championship GamesThe Cagayan de Oro City ultimate team One CDO

is set to participate in Philippine Ultimate National Championships 2014, May 30-31, 2014 at E-Park of

Tagum City.The championship will gather 50 teams all over

the country, said game coach and Board President of Philippine Ultimate Association (PUA) Jasper “Peng” Manlapaz during a visitation and sports camp held in Gran Europa, CDO.

Ultimate is a sport played through a 175 grams flying disc.

It is composed of seven members each team and is played on a rectangular field about half the width of a football field, with an end zone at each end.

Each team targets to score a goal by having a player catch a pass in the end zone that they are attacking.

The handler of the disc must not run and should pass it to his running teammate.

Any time a pass is incomplete, a turnover occurs and the other team may take the disc to score in the opposite end zone.

Commonly, game is played to 17 goals and last around 100 minutes.

Manlapaz also shares that Ultimate is not only a typical game, it teaches players the ‘spirit of the game’ which include honesty, integrity and respect for opponents.

Ultimate is a self-refereed and non-contact game. The ‘spirit of the game’ guides how players referee the

game and to maintain proper conduct on the field.Other than the national championship, Manlapaz

and PUA are looking forward to Manila Spirit X, an international tournament that is considered as their biggest event happening in November of this year at the Ayala Alabang Country Club, Manila.

It will bring together more than 70 Ultimate clubs all over the world that include clubs from Bangkok, Beijing, Cambodia, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Shanghai, Singapore, Taiwan and Tokyo.

The Philippine Ultimate Association built in 2003 is continuing their mandate in promoting this game through these tournaments.

Aside from these are educational campaigns and trainings headed by PUA’s Vice President for Education Jamel Pangandaman.

Get to know all about the sport visit their website: http://www.philippineultimate.org/ or their facebook

page - facebook.com/philippine.ultimateStory

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Team CdeO in a training session at the Gran Europa Village Center CDO pitch, as they prepare for upcoming tournaments. This activity is part of Gran Europa’s open house day, May 17 & 18.

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES 11Cover Story

CDO to compete in Ultimate Championship GamesThe Cagayan de Oro City ultimate team One CDO

is set to participate in Philippine Ultimate National Championships 2014, May 30-31, 2014 at E-Park of

Tagum City.The championship will gather 50 teams all over

the country, said game coach and Board President of Philippine Ultimate Association (PUA) Jasper “Peng” Manlapaz during a visitation and sports camp held in Gran Europa, CDO.

Ultimate is a sport played through a 175 grams flying disc.

It is composed of seven members each team and is played on a rectangular field about half the width of a football field, with an end zone at each end.

Each team targets to score a goal by having a player catch a pass in the end zone that they are attacking.

The handler of the disc must not run and should pass it to his running teammate.

Any time a pass is incomplete, a turnover occurs and the other team may take the disc to score in the opposite end zone.

Commonly, game is played to 17 goals and last around 100 minutes.

Manlapaz also shares that Ultimate is not only a typical game, it teaches players the ‘spirit of the game’ which include honesty, integrity and respect for opponents.

Ultimate is a self-refereed and non-contact game. The ‘spirit of the game’ guides how players referee the

game and to maintain proper conduct on the field.Other than the national championship, Manlapaz

and PUA are looking forward to Manila Spirit X, an international tournament that is considered as their biggest event happening in November of this year at the Ayala Alabang Country Club, Manila.

It will bring together more than 70 Ultimate clubs all over the world that include clubs from Bangkok, Beijing, Cambodia, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Shanghai, Singapore, Taiwan and Tokyo.

The Philippine Ultimate Association built in 2003 is continuing their mandate in promoting this game through these tournaments.

Aside from these are educational campaigns and trainings headed by PUA’s Vice President for Education Jamel Pangandaman.

Get to know all about the sport visit their website: http://www.philippineultimate.org/ or their facebook

page - facebook.com/philippine.ultimateIRENE JOY B. DAYOSHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY

JAMEL PANGANDAMAN VP FOR EDUCATION

Jamel is a professional teacher and coach.

He currently works at the University of the Asia and the Pacific where he handles Physical Education and is the Coach of the Ultimate Club. He graduated from UP Diliman where he got his degree in Sports Science and is one of the founding members of the Diliman Ultimate Organization, one of the top teams in Metro Manila. He is one of the top handlers in the country having played for Team Pilipinas and Sunken Pleasure for the past several years. Jamel will be in charge of training trainers, coaches and captains focusing on the scientific approach to training and teaching. This is geared toward the long term development of Ultimate athletes. Planning is underway for Jamel to conduct these trainings during the summer vacation. Surely, local commissions will benefit highly from instructions to be conducted by our top players and coaches.

JASPER "PENG" MANLAPAZ PRESIDENT

Peng has had the privilege of representing our country for almost a decade.

“It has been such a great honor. Throughout these 10 years, I have witnessed our country improve and excel in Ultimate but I believe we can do so much more! From 6 teams in Metro Manila in 2004, there are now more than 200 teams across the country with new players and teams being born each day! It has been phenomenal at ni sa panaginip hinde ko man naisip na ganito aabot ang Ultimate nung una akong bumato ng disc sa Sunken Garden noon December 2003” says Peng.

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES12Feature

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has granted Italpinas Euroasian Design

and Eco-Development Corp. (ITPI), developer of the internationally-awarded mixed-use condo building Primavera Residences in Cagayan de Oro, exclusive rights to use the “Eco-Logic™” trademark to identify its products and services, further establishing ITPI’s role as a pioneer in sustainable property development in the country.

ITPI is a young Italian-Filipino property developer known for its advocacy for, and practice of sustainable architecture and development. The company draws from nature itself when designing intelligent and energy efficient properties.

"Eco-Logic™" represents the company's unique approach to property development, which is to use cost-effective, innovative, performance-based technology and methods.

"Eco-Logic™" also represents the process of designing a building that functions in accordance to its natural environment − a more intelligent approach that minimizes the use of expensive materials and reduces environmental impact.

Cost effective measures include passive energy-saving design features such as shadow and sunlight control and wind cooling; as well as active energy production from renewable sources.

State-of-the-art simulation software

is used to analyze the behavior of sunlight, wind flow and ground movement in and around buildings.

Construction materials and manpower are locally sourced to reduce the need to transport materials and consumption of fossil fuel and to help contribute to the growth of local economy.

"There is a common misconception that building green properties is expensive and will require the use of high-tech, imported materials. This doesn't have to be so. You just need to come up with a design that makes use of affordable but effective materials that will enable a building to be sustainable in the long run. The trick is to combine functionality with aesthetics," said ITPI executive chairman and CEO Arch. Romolo V. Nati.

“In fact, investing in green properties can be very profitable. Primavera Residences for instance has a proven real estate appreciation of more than 10% per annum. Given

its location at Pueblo de Oro Business Park beside SM CdO, units at Primavera Residences are very easy to rent out. Buyers may already pay their installment with revenue generated from the rent,” he added.

The 10-storey, twin-tower Primavera Residences is ITPI’s first project in the Cagayan de Oro. The

building is designed to maximize natural ventilation. Its exterior walls are fitted with window-shading cantilevers, preventing much direct sunlight from reaching the insides of the units. It has a green inner courtyard that acts as a natural chimney, forcing warm air to move upward.

“Through just the passive design of the building, our unit owners are enjoying up to 20% savings in energy. In June,

photovoltaic solar panels will be installed on the rooftop and these will generate enough energy to light and power the common areas,” said Nati.

Because of its many green features, Primavera Residences has received several recognitions from international award-giving bodies. It recently won in the 2014-2015 Asia Pacific regional competition of the prestigious International Property Awards in the Best Mixed-use Development category for the Philippines.

Units at Primavera Residences are ready for occupancy. To inquire, visit www.primaveraresidences.com or call (63) 917 7921080. To learn more about ITPI, go to http://italpinas.com.

CdO developer granted “Eco-Logic™” trademark vows to push for more eco-friendly and energy efficient properties in the country

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES 13Feature

The Colonia Hidden Valley Parknestled in the high lands of Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City is a beautiful getaway with an amazing view of Camiguin Island. Take a dip in its cool, crystal clear water of the infinity pool that will surely give you a relaxing feel - away from the daily buzz of city life.

Photos by Shaun Alejandrae Yap Uyhttps://www.facebook.com/Colonia.Hidden.Valley.Park

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES14Feature

JanSport

the O

riginal

Since 1967

JanSport®, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, has launched its FALL 2014 collection featuring iconic silhouettes in fresh colors and prints, as well as, brand new styles for the season.

After 47 years JanSport still proves to be the top Brand in the backpack industry. Along with the brand’s continued success is its constant battle with the prevalence of inauthentic JanSport bags that are commonly being sold online and through other unauthorized sellers. This problem is not only a concern here in the Philippines but in other countries as well.

As such, the brand has launched its global campaign, Accept No Imitations.

True to this initiative the JanSport Right Pack, with its leather bottom, is the brands iconic silhouette. It has always been highly coveted by the younger crowd while its timeless appeal continues to make it ideal for those who’ve grown up with the brand.

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However, all these features can only be enjoyed when you choose an authentic JanSport pack. Just with the stitching alone, you can already see the big difference between an original JanSport pack and a counterfeit one. Why run the risk of having a faulty bag that will last you for a couple of months when you can get an original JanSport pack for a reasonable price? And this one will last you for years, no matter how much you end up using it.

So if you’re already planning to buy a new pack, check out the latest selection of JanSport packs available in authorized re-sellers and remember that JanSport Philippines sells only through accredited e-commerce sites. Always keep that in mind before you get enticed to buy a JanSport pack for a

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THE FOUR-WAY TESTof the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Gran Europa Village Center’s “City within the City” vision will soon bring commercial and institutional establishments inside the village center.

The construction of a two-storey supermarket is already under way inside Gran Europa, as of this writing.

“This project is happening now by Vista Land Commercial Division, a division under the umbrella of Vista Land and Landscapes Inc. The concept is to bring commercial and institutional within the reach of our community,” said Engr. Chrysler B. Acebu, Project Head of Vista Land Commercial Division in Visayas and Mindanao.

Gran Europa brings commercial, institutional ventures nearer to its communities

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES16Feature

Engr. Chrysler B. Acebu, Project Head of Vista Land

Commercial Division in Visayas and Mindanao

Gran Europa consists about 200 hectares of land that houses 12 subdivisions.

There are 3,500 houses giving more or less 11,000-12,000 individuals living in the area, rising the need for expansion in terms of services.

“That’s the mandate and as well as more of a fulfillment to our promise, of Vista Land, to our communities,” he added.

Other than the supermarket, coming also are the construction of a pharmacy, a barbershop, salon, fitness gym, bakeshop, coffee shop, business offices and medical and dental clinics.

Further, Gran Europa would also house Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) which is considered as first in Cagayan de Oro.

Five buildings including the recently introduced Georgia Academy, an educational institution, would be turned over on June.

The opening of the supermarket would be on the following month.

Engr. Acebu also disclosed that two more buildings will be constructed before the year ends.

This is a commercial arcade having 4,000 gross floor area. This arcade will offer commercial and specialized services such as lifestyle concerns and bars that are open to outsiders.

Vista Land Commercial Division decided to open this services to outsiders for they want other people to discover and know more what is in Gran Europa. He assured that even though open to outsiders, safety would never be an issue.

Further, Engr. Acebu that these projects are organized in line with the thrust of their company in promoting healthy lifestyle and enhancing family relationship.

May 19-25, 2014 | The Cagayan de Oro TIMES 17Feature

IRENE JOY B. DAYOStoryPhotos SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY

San Vicente Ferrer Church at the Gran Europa subdivision in Brgy, Lumbia, this city.The 308.55 square meters chapel designed by Architect Arthuro Secuya is named after this province’s patron saint, San Vicente Ferrer, and is the first built by the Villar Foundation outside of Metro Manila.Gran Europa is among Camella Homes’ residential communities under the family-owned Vista Land Lifescapes, Inc.

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PNB CDO– DIVISORIATiano Bros.Cruz Taal St., Cdoc722861 /722816

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