It sure is “fiesta” all around…From the people..

From the “borloloys” being sold on stores a.k.a “tiangge”…

From the food…

And even from the garbage cans…;)

This is just a couple of things that makes CDO okay! It sure is a “city of golden friendship” when you come here. So make sure you’re here in CDO when its fiesta time. I guarantee you tons of fun, you sure would have blast!..Check out also Cagayan de Oro’s authority website for more pictures and articles.

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There were 17 schools who were up for the challenge and the participating schools were: Ampayon, Agusan del Norte:Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science & Technology; Claveria, Misamis Oriental:Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture & Technology; Cagayan de Oro City:Capitol University, Informatics Computer Institute, Liceo de Cagayan University, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan; Davao City: University of Immaculate Conception; Iligan City: Iligan Computer Institute; Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, St. Peter’s College; Malaybalay City: Bukidnon State University; Ozamiz City: La Salle University, Misamis University; Valencia City: AMA Computer Learning Center; Zamboanga City: Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

On the final round only 5 schools passed the preliminary and semi-final rounds to compete for the champion, 1st and 2nd places. It was indeed a nerve-wracking round for the students since it was a right minus wrong portion. They were pretty tense about it, knowing they could get a wrong answer and get deducted from their points.

And so the event came to an end, there was a new champion, Ateneo de Zamboanga!. 1st place was MSU-IIT and UIC came on 2nd.

The Prizes…
Champion: P5,000.00 each, one computer set, Presidential trophy, plaque and iPod Shuffles from Accenture; Second Place: P3,000.00 each, one scanner, Presidential trophy, plaque and gym bags from Accenture; Third Place: P2,000.00 each, one printer, Presidential trophy, plaque and backpacks fromAccenture.

With this kind of event, it’s good to know that we have indeed promising students in Mindanao who can work for I.T. companies and excel in their chosen field. See y’all next year and get ready to be chosen for the next IT Quiz Tournament 2008.

I wasn’t able to to meet the girls on the day of their arrival but I was able to go the next day, on their SWIMSUIT competition(grins). The swimsuit competition of Hiyas ng Mindanao was held at Pryce Plaze hotel. The girls was doing their “blocking” when me and jeedo arrived.

I sure enjoyed it, especially the one who took the video, jeedo! He sure have seen a lot of “revelations” as he was busy recording the event.LOL

I was able to get a picture with the davao girls in their swimsuit too. (from left) Karen Joyce Peñanueva, Aileen Cainglet and Toni Michelle Su. HOT!HOT!HOT!

And after all the catwalk the girls made, the beautiful Ms. Kathrina Manansala, representative of CDO, got the title of Best in Swimsuit. Stunning beauty I must say…

The next day, the cultural and talent night was held at the provincial grounds of the CITY CAPITOL, it started late but it was worth it. I’ve seen the girls on their ethnic costume and mann they were all beautiful. Here is a couple of pictures I’ve taken while the girls were in action.

And after two hours of talent presentations, the proclaimed hiyas ng mindanao best in talent was Miss Kristine Grace Maambong. She did a “kulintang” presentation and the crowd was just amazed on how she did it.

The girls were also kind enough to allow us to take some pictures of them at the backdrop of the stage.

The next day, Rey(Director of Hiyas ng Mindanao Pageant) texted me that the girls were at Tagbuan Grill having their dinner. I did not hesitated a second and scoot right away to the place. I was able to dine with the girls while Tagbuan Grill waiters served their sumptous meals.

The picture below is taken with the owner of Tagbuan Grill Restaurant(one in yellow shirt), the Director of Hiyas ng Mindanao Pageant(guy in red polo) and yours truly.

I also had the chance to get a picture with the Hiyas ng Mindanao 2006 reigning queen and the Miss Hiyas 1st runner up.

Finally, the day the girls were all waiting for, pageant day. It was held at the Atrium, Limketkai Mall. This was a battle for them and they sure geared up with their stunning costumes and elegant dresses that night.  Although the place was not jampacked as expected, the supporters of the each of the candidate were around to give encouragement. I was sitting on same row where the 11 judges were and I must say, I feel tense for the girls. It was a 3 hour event for the ladies to showcase their beauty and talent, and as the judges screened them up to the 7 semi-finalist where they showed the paintings they did, it was evident for the judges that only 3 candidates stood out.

The final question was raised and the final 3 candidates did their best on how to answer it. The crowd was very eager to know who the judges voted as the Hiyas ng Mindanao.

And so it was proclaimed…Miss Kathrina Manansala of Cagayan de Oro was crowned as the Hiyas ng Mindanao Pilipinas.

This pageant indeed was a great one and for me, all of the 11 candidates are winners. I hope our government would continue their support on this kind of events as to realize the true potential of our beautiful filipinas. For the candidates, I had a great experience with you and I salute you. I wish you all the best in life and that you may continue on proving to the world what a filipina can do.  Congratulations to the 11 candidates of Hiyas ng Mindanao!\m/^_^\m/

You can see the Hiyas ng Mindanao 2007 official candidates here and can cast your vote via their website or thru text.

My bet is Ms. Katrina Camoro of Basilan. Although I haven’t hear and seen her in person yet, I have a good vibe that she could take the crown, after all she indeed has an angelic face…

These are the dates you should look out for the schedules of the pageant:

May 16: Arrival of the Candidates; Pictorials at AGFA Color House/Press Conference
May 17: Swimsuit Competition, Pryce Plaza, 5pm( I am so gonna go be there ;-D )
May 18: Cultural Presentation and Talent competition, at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, 5pm
May 19: Mall tours and Arrival of the Sigma Beta/Beta Sigma Convention Delegates.
May 20: MOTORCADE of the Candidates and the Delegates for the Sigma Beta National Convention and Grand Coronation Night at the Atrium, Limketkai Center, 7pm

Ticket price: P 100 – General Admission
                            P 200 – Premier Admission

You can get your tickets thru their ticket partner  info@cdokay.com or visit/contact the organizer’s office at

Hiyas ng Mindanao 2007
Door 5 Kagayha-an Bldg., Apovel Subd.
Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
TeleFaz No. (088)856-6778
Look for: Daisy Cline/Maribel Pacquingan/Cookie Ang

So who’s your bet???…