Summer Fun in the Sun at Seven Seas Waterpark

 

At my back is the Cyclone water slide

Ahoy Mateys!

CDOBloggers had its first General Membership Meeting for the year 2019 last May 11 at Seven Seas Water Park Resort located at Zone 1, Opol, Cagayan de Oro City. It started in the morning and concluded at 6 in the evening. It was also a great time for the old and new members of CDOBloggers to bond and get to know each other well.

however, my daughter and I (daughter is also a member) had prior commitments, so, we almost didn't make it to the GMM. We arrived very late at 4:30pm (not to mention I got lost on the road even though I used waze. I ended up using another shortcut but it was narrow...but glad we still made it!).
I guess we missed a lot of activities earlier in the day, like touring the place and experiencing all the rides but my daughter still had the best remaining 2 hours in her life at the pool while I took some pics :-)

About Seven Seas

Seven Seas Waterpark is described as 'the first world class, largest and pirate-themed waterpark in the Philippines. Seven Seas is just minutes from the bustling metropolis of Cagayan de Oro, which is the gateway to the Philippine's food basket and a popular adventure tourism destination. The nearby Laguindingan airport is readily accessible from the waterpark and future development of port facilities, hotels, resorts and food establishments in Opol will enhance the attractiveness of the seven (7) hectares facility for locals and out of towners alike.'

Anyways, sharing to you some pictures I took at Seven Seas. In this picture you can see some attractions of Seven Seas such as: The Cyclone, The Buccaneer Bay, Pira-Chute, Plank Drop. I promised myself to try all these rides the next time I come here. It looks scary but I think it's fun to try. Besides, you can always see lifeguards roaming and checking around. They also have other rides or attractions that I wasn't able to take pics like the Captain Kidd's hideout, Pacific Racer, Cannon ball run, Riptide Reef, Fuerte de San Agustin, Escape Tunnel and Mighty Maui River.

Below are some pictures of me with the matey's:

Next time I come back, I'll make sure to take a lot of pictures in every corner. This place is really great for a family or barkada outing and a perfect place to relax and unwind.

* Thanks to Bogie's Wonderland for my other pics ;-)

Vivo V15 Pro Helps You Shoot Professional-Grade Looking Images

Mobile photography is no longer limited to food shots and selfies. These days, even professional photographers rely heavily on their smartphones when capturing images that evoke a lot of emotions. A photo is a great way to communicate a message or even just to update loved ones of a recent trip.

It may seem such a waste when an extraordinary location is not properly photographed. It's almost an injustice if the colors of a beautiful garden are either too bright or overexposed.

One doesn't have to break the bank to get professional-grade images.

The Vivo V15 Pro's 48MP Triple Rear Camera addresses photography issues such as exposure, lowlight conditions, and sharpness, among others. The camera’s AI (artificial intelligence) component elevates mobile photography experience to the next level with its 12MP standard + 8MP super wide-angle + 5MP depth-sensing camera setup.

With its 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor, the Vivo V15 Pro offers photography enthusiasts more than just stunning photos. It is almost certain that the photograph will have a crispier and more natural-looking image compared to those taken with lower megapixels.

In travel photography, landscape photos are a must. No portfolio is complete without a shot of the horizon or breathtaking flower fields. Mobile photographers can rely on Vivo V15 Pro's 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera to do the job. Users don't have to change lenses depending on the need of the shot. Just press on the feature and it's ready to immortalize an image. The AI Super Wide-Angle Camera can expand up to 120 degrees, capturing more people and fuller landscape shots.

The 5MP Depth Depth-Sensing Camera will add more drama and effects on the captured image.

To deliver high-quality 12MP images, the Vivo V15 Pro's main rear camera has a 4-in-1 pixel technology. It means that one large pixel is combined with four pixels so that even in low light or even dark conditions, the images will still come out better.

With its Professional Mode feature, the Vivo V15 Pro can pretty much do the work of DSLR cameras.

Users who want to learn photography can practice by enabling the smartphone's Pro Mode capabilities. Adjust the aperture when taking a photo in dark or confined spaces such as hotels or function rooms. Test how the shutter speed works by adjusting it when taking a photograph of a race or moving vehicles. One can also play with the Manual Feature when taking photos of a city skyline — at night.

However, there is Vivo V15 Pro's AI Super Night Mode that can take multiple photos at different exposures. The finished product is a stunning combination of these shots. Night scenes are difficult to shoot, but through this feature, anyone can achieve a clear and beautiful night scene.

This enables images taken with the Vivo V15 Pro to be used in other platforms and not only for social media posts.

Still, for Instagrammers who like sharing their photographs to family and friends and feel limited by the available editing features, the Vivo V15 Pro's Editing Features can help them achieve just the right amount of brightness, contrast, or even saturation in their images.

Limited time offer
Those who want to get the Vivo V15 Pro for its AI camera technology are in for a treat as Vivo is also giving away a set of exclusive perks for those who make advance orders of its latest flagship smartphone.

Customers who pre-order the V15 Pro online until April 11 can score a JBL Clip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker, an extended 6 months phone warranty and can also avail of a screen protection warranty, wherein they will only need to pay P500 to have their damaged or broken screens replaced within 6 months from receiving their pre-ordered units. To pre-order the Vivo V15 Pro today, visit https://vivoglobal.ph/v15preorder/.

The V15 Pro will be available in the local market starting April 12. Vivo will offer the smartphone at 0% interest, thru 6-9 months installment payments using major credit cards and Home Credit, at all participating stores nationwide.

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About Vivo
Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image. Vivo Philippines announced its partnership with the NBA by the end of 2018.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

Northern Mindanao Food Fest Bigger Than Ever!

About 5 years ago, Big Bite Food Festival in Northern Mindanao uncovered an exciting food culture in the region. Founded by Centrio Ayala Mall, it has become mall management’s great pride and joy to discover new and innovative food entrepreneurs and enthusiasts comprising an incredibly dynamic local food industry.

The first Big Bite Food Festival was held in Marquee mall in Pampanga, a regional food haven in the North. Further down south in 2014, Mindanao followed suit with Cagayan de Oro’s then brand new Centrio Ayala mall offering itself as venue. Both festivals form part of Ayala mall’s institutionalized support for local food business and concepts.

Big Bite features the obvious massive-sized food items as festival highlight. Past years have revealed the giant halo-halo, the region’s largest maja blanca, enormous ham sliders, a colossal pineapple crumble and an oversized bowl of salad among a host of other interesting savory flavors and dessert delights in gigantic portions. In addition to such titanic highlights, Centrio gives an award to the year’s best food discovery, as judged by the country’s food industry leaders and celebrities.

This year, gracing the festivities is the Philippines’ Idol sa Kusina, Chef Boy Logro. The Chef Master of GMA network is joined by young television host and former VJ, Joyce Pring to oversee stimulating culinary competitions and other cooking events throughout the 4-day fiesta. Celebrity Chef JP Anglo, host of CNN’s Hungry with Chef JP will be the festival’s Special Guest; completing the set are some of the country’s top food bloggers including The Pickiest Eater in the World, Ritchie Zamora.

Big Bite regulars have come to expect fresh food concepts interspersed with all-time favorites from homegrown restaurants in the local food scene. What’s more, they are treated to excellent music featuring the best of local artists, and gastronomic sets in visually exhilarating scenes and instagrammable nooks and crannies which best showcase the epicurean pleasures the festival has to offer.

The Big Bite Northern Mindanao Food Festival runs from Thursday till Sunday, March 14-17, 2019.

For Media Inquiries please get in touch with

Carlitos John T. Felesedario

Marketing Associate

Centrio Mall

Email: felesedario.carlitos@ayalamalls.com.ph

Marie Angela D. Kho

Professional Organizers Unlimited Inc.

Event Managers for Big Bite Food Festival

Email: professionalorganizers@ymail.com

SM CDO Downtown Premier Celebrates Women's Month: Enjoy Exclusive Deals Every Wednesday!

SM mall join the whole world in celebrating Women's month. SM CDO Downtown Premier join this celebration with month-long campaigns and launched #WeAreWomenAtSM on March 8, 2019.

Because all women are inspiring and worth celebrating, SM offers the month of March an exclusive sale every Wednesday for all types of women namely in Fashion, Beauty, Wellness, etc.

What do they Offer for Women's month? 

Cute Vanity pop-up for those who love to take selfies (like what we did below)

Photo grabbed from SM

For the whole month of March, shoppers can randomly take selfies and groufies at this beautiful set-up, celebrating the "kikayness" of a woman. Beside the cutesy pop-ups are items on discounted prices from SM Fashion accessories and SM Beauty.

 

WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY SMAC SALE - Get extra 10% off during all Wednesdays of March from participating departments.

WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY SALE for other tenants: Bench, Guess, Bayo, Giordano, Mags, Treasures by Carla, Noregold, Forme, Diagold, Oro Italia, Bagel Girl and Dickies.

WOMEN'S SPECIALS - Because women are special, SM came up with the offering like discounts and buy 1 take 1 sale from wellness centers to pamper us: CDO Skin Health Experts, Cardinal Eyecare Clinic, Nadela Dental Care, Nailandia, Aurga, Amuma and Eyebrowse.

Apart from the offerings, worthwhile programs are also in place:

March 10 - Regional Finals of Ms. Teen Philippines

March 23 - WE ARE WOMEN TALK SHOW, featuring inspiring women like: Tisha Biruar (muslim Social Media Influencer), Tweetie Bullecer (Fitspirational speaker from Davao), Karen Lluch (former Ms. Cagayan, cancer survivor) and Mags Cue (entrepreneur and philanthropist).

Kagayan Experience Food Tour (KExTour) Day 2

CDOBloggers hosted the first ever Kagayan Experience Food Tour last November 13 - 17, 2018 and I was able to visit only two places on the first day. On the second day of the tour, it started at Krispy Kreme in Limketkai Center. They offered limited edition of holiday donuts. I was extremely happy when they gave each one of us a box of half dozen holiday donuts coz my kids love them!
1. Krispy Kreme

Krsipy Kreme limited edition

Our second stop was at Chinkee Tea. The place was instagrammable. I mean, you can take lots of picture perfect with a very good angle in your cameras! They have several branches but we went at their Velez-Gaerlan branch. Chinkee Tea has a very nice ambiance. It has this feel-good view or a classic-meets-modern scenery. Since I was in a hurry to pick up my youngest child at school, I decided to take out my Wintermelon milk tea, which apparently, was one of their bestsellers.
2. Chinkee Tea

Me at Chikee Tea =)

My Wintermelon Milk Shake

I wasn't able to join the 3rd and 4th stop that day. My fellow-bloggers went to Mykelli's Grill located at Pueblo. Their 4th stop was at Samgui Korean resto in Corrales. I had a busy afternoon and did some motherly duties so I excused myself.
3. Seda Hotel Centrio

Me beside the lighted Christmas Tree at Seda Hotel

I was only able to join the group on their 5th stop at Seda Hotel. However, I arrived a little late for the Stellar Christmas Tree Lighting Event due to heavy traffic. But at least I was able to catch up the remaining parts of the program and took some pictures of what was left on the food.

Foods served at Seda Hotel

Kebobs: Food served at Seda Hotel

Some foods served at Seda Hotel

4. Superstar KTV Lounge and Club - The last stop on that night was at Superstar KTV Bar located at CTC. We were welcomed by the owner and treated us with really good food! We had fun singing that night but I need to be home before midnight so I went ahead with the group. Overall, our busy day ended with a super fun night.

Facade of Superstar KTV. Located at the 2nd floor of CTC

There were lots of foods served that night and everything just tasted so right! Check the pics below:

One of the best kinilaw I've tasted

Very cheesy Nachos

You can never go wrong with Spicy Chicken with fries

Sizzling squid

Kagayan Experience Food Tour (KExTour) Day 1

The bloggers of Cagayan de Oro, or CDOBloggers, hosted its first ever Kagayan Experience Food Tour last November 13 - 17, 2018. It was so timely because it was also the organization's 10th year anniversary. The Food Tour was more memorable because another group of bloggers - Iligan and Manolo Fortich bloggers - joined in the fun.

The first day of the tour started last November 13, 2018. I wasn't able to join other tours as I have some motherly duties to do earlier that day. I think they went first to Bigby's and then Cucina Higala. I was only able to catch up in the afternoon despite the heavy rains. Anyways, below are the pictures and summary of the tour that I joined:

1. Pane e Dolci - "Take a break from the ordinary". Pane e dolci is known for their Sylvannas and other yummy Cakes (I love the Opera cake!). They also offer Meals, Civet Coffee and Specialty Coffee.

During the tour, they showed us how their famous coffee was made. They served to us the coffee with ensaymada. Thank you for the treat and for the Sylvannas giveaway :-p

At the 2nd floor of Pane e Dolci

Coffee...anyone?

Sylvannas - Simply the best!

2. Boy Zugba - a Filipino restaurant that offers Sinugba, Bilao, Boodle, Kinilaw and many, many more. The latest addition to their menu is called SOSPA or Sisig Oh Salad Pa.

It was the last stop that night for our Food tour. Below were some of the foods they served for dinner. Boy Zugba is really the best place to go if you're looking for a Filipino food. They have the best Pancit (Pancit sa Pulis), cheezy chorizo, grilled food and kinilaw.

Chicken ala Carte

Kinilaw placed in a Bamboo chamber---and with seaweeds (latô)

SOSPA - Sisig Oh Salad Pa!

Buttered Chicken, Squid with Lumpia Shanghai & different dips

Me - happy at Boy Zugba despite the heavy rainfall outside :-D

Hello December 2018!

 It's December once again and lemme greet you in advance a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

This picture was taken at Sophie Red Hotel in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. How I would love to spend an afternoon here but maybe next time. The place is good for sight-seeing the scenic view of the ocean while eating at the restaurant located by the seashore.

Inside the hotel (where I stood), you can see this huge and beautifully decorated Christmas tree. I was only there to check the place and took a break from a long journey with friends. Hope to stay there longer when I come back.

Licealiz Rolls Out Nationwide Kilusang Kontra Kuto Year 3

As pediculosis capitis or head lice infestation continues to be a concern in public schools in the Philippines, Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz has led the nationwide rollout of Kilusang Kontra Kuto or KKK.

As a part of the mission to create a kuto-free Philippines, Kilusang Kontra Kuto, a coalition of head lice prevention experts and advocates led by Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz, the Department of Education or DepEd, UP Manila College of Public Health, Mommy Bloggers Philippines, and Drugstores Association of the Philippines, was created. Now on its third year, they want to make its impact bigger and its reach wider in order to eliminate kuto by educating the public about the problem. They will be visiting different schools in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

According to a study conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the University of the Philippines, head lice infestation is still considered as the second most common health problem in public schools in the Philippines next to tooth decay. While it may not be a fatal condition, attention must still be given to this persistent condition which commonly found in school children.

Here are some problems that head lice can cause if left untreated:

It can cause other serious infections.

The surface of our skin is filled with different kinds of bacteria. According to Dr. Arlene Bertuso from University of the Philippines Manila College of Public Health, while lice itself can't cause infections, "severe scratching cause by allergic reactions to the insects' saliva can cause the scalp to break, therefore increasing the chance of a secondary bacterial infection".

It can decrease self-confidence in a child and the parents.

Head lice or kuto often has a negative connotation due to its association with poor hygiene and low social status, which can cause a child to lose confidence, especially around his or her peers. However, the child isn't the only one affected as the parents can also experience loss of confidence. Parents whose child has been infected with head lice feel embarrassed since they feel like they exhibited poor parenting by letting their child get head lice infestation.

It decreases academic or work productivity.

Itchiness and inflammation are effects from the bites of head lice. The irritation caused by the bites of the head lice can disrupt concentration in school or at work, hence affecting productivity. It can also cause loss of sleep, which can then lead to irritability, short attention span and lack of focus. In addition to that,  "it dramatically affects the school performance of children because of the discomfort and social stigma it causes," as stated in the study by DepEd and the University of the Philippines.

Misinformation can cause more damage.

Myths and superstitions are already ingrained in Filipino culture and society. Kuto is surrounded by several of these myths and misconceptions that can be harmful to the infested such as the use of mayonnaise or kerosene and wrapping the child's head with plastic overnight. Contrary to popuplar belief, lice can also be acquired at any age and by any gender. Incorrect information like these can lead to untreated head lice, which can spread quickly to the whole family or to the whole class simply through physical contact with one infested person.

Head lice is often overlooked or disregarded despite its many negative impacts, but this problem can be solved with correct information and appropriate control methods. Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo is effective solution to eliminate and prevent head lice.

Licealiz Head Lice Treatment Shampoo in Regular and Soothing Coolness (10mL and 60mL)

To know more about the activities of Kilusang Kontra Kuto led by Lamoiyan Corporation's Licealiz, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.