Living in Cagayan de Oro is a constant pulse of energy. Don't get me wrong, I love the city's vibrancy, but even the most enthusiastic city dwellers crave moments of retreat. So when Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation invited me through CDO Bloggers to explore their latest project, Westwoods Storeys, imagine my excitement! They made me curious with their statements of forest-resort-inspired condo living and low-density haven. Is Westwoods Storey a city escape with nature nearby, or a hidden forest haven in Cagayan de Oro? You won't want to miss what I am about to share so join me as I delv ..read more

The air in Gingoog City is infused with the unmistakable scent of holiday cheer, as Christmas descends upon this vibrant community. With the glittering lights adorning the streets and the city landmarks and the joyous sounds of carolers echoing through neighborhoods, the city comes alive with the spirit of the season. Join us on a festive journey through the Christmas happenings in Gingoog City, where traditions, lights, and the warmth of community spirit create a magical Yuletide experience. Christmas Bazaar & Events Gingoog City transforms into a holiday fair as local businesses display ..read more

A weekend getaway at Mt Balatukan sounds like an excellent idea to escape the summer heat and enjoy some refreshing mountain air. So off we go! Mt Balatukan is a beautiful mountain located in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines, known for its lush forests, stunning landscapes, and cool temperatures. This private property is located at the base of Mt. Balatukan which is 30 minutes away from the city proper. It is located in Brgy. Kalagonoy, the home of Oolong tea. The area has two bahay kubo that can accommodate up to 6-8 pax. This is us escaping the summer heat by heading somewher ..read more

So what's up with me lately? It's 2 am as I am writing this. I just finished my shift. I usually end my shift at 4 am and sleep at around 5. Today is slow at work, while last week was super hectic. Because I have more time post-shift and it's the weekend (happy dance!), I decided to visit my blog and realized how I have been unfair to my subscribers (char, subscribers) for not posting regularly. So here I am, writing you a sweet entry to give you a glimpse of my life lately. I am still far from where I want to be, but I am slowly working on it. As they say, "if you start now, you'll begin se ..read more

Local businesses benefited as shoppers flocked to the e-commerce platform to score mas mura deals on essential items for as low as ₱1 and ₱49 last 9.9 The leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan continues to create memorable shopping experiences at 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Boosted by increased shopper traffic and support from Shopee's platform tools, top local sellers sold 6 times more items on 9 September than on an average day. These seller offerings in turn created more value for customers, who snapped up the best promotions and mas mura prices on items ranging from their d ..read more

Two years ago, I won a one-year Canva Pro subscription which was a game-changer in my career as a virtual assistant. As a VA, it is part of my role to provide high-quality posters for my clients. I couldn't imagine if Canva wasn't available. After enjoying the one-year subscription for free, I automatically subscribed to Canva Pro because why not? With highly affordable subscription plans that enable me to create, it is so sulit! Canva Pro is perfect for individuals, solopreneurs, and freelance designers who want UNLIMITED access to premium content, to create professional designs with ease an ..read more

The best part is that you can get up to 90% off on these gift ideas at Shopee’s Father’s Day Fair until June 14 and Father’s Day Sale this June 19 Got a Father’s Day present for dad yet? If not, you’re not alone! We all know how challenging it is to treat our dads who have always provided for us and never seem to ask for anything. The good thing is that you can find just about anything online these days, including the perfect gift that your old man will be sure to appreciate. As an added treat, Shopee is holding a Father’s Day Sale that allows shoppers to enjoy bigger savings on a wide assort ..read more

One of the two newly discovered weevil species in the hinterland forests of Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental was named after a citizen scientist from Gingoog City, Melbert James G. Baul, a community nurse of the Department of Health (DOH). In its published scientific journal, Acta Biologica Universitatis Daugavpiliensis, Volume 22, No. 1 this month said that species belonging to the Metapocyrtus (Dolichocephalocyrtus) malindangensis and Metapocyrtus (Dolichocephalocyrtus) baulorum and are considered to be “novum” or new to science. According to the journal penned by sci ..read more

Vlogmas is a combination of the words Christmas and vlog (video blog). It is a yearly tradition of Youtube vloggers where they post a video daily in December during the run-up to Christmas. The holiday video tradition was introduced by Ingrid Nilsen, a retired beauty guru. Youtube is still widely used, but Tiktok has become so popular these days because of its short-form videos. For someone like me who has been dreaming to create my own vlogmas but couldn't get it to realization because of time constraints, Tiktok is the best platform to use. It's easy to use and pretty straightforward, and e ..read more

HONOR unfolds their next-generation foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs which boasts a state-of-the-art design, a revolutionary display, and unparalleled performance setting new benchmarks for foldable phones. MANILA, Philippines - December 19, 2022 – Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, announced the launch of the HONOR Magic Vs. This all-new foldable flagship pushes industry benchmarks in design, display, performance and user experience – making it the perfect companion for business and entertainment. Empowering young budding creators to fulfill their creative potential. “We are thril ..read more