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TGI Friday's - Cagayan de Oro Is Now Open

             Nobody can get enough when Friday comes. Yup, the Friday fever that everybody loves! Finally, TGI Friday’s - Cagayan de Oro is now open.

            Situated in Centrio Mall, the latest T.G.I.Friday’s store has the same modern vibe and interiors as in any Friday’s branch worldwide. 

             Wow, this 110-seater restaurant features all the nuances and characteristics that are uniquely Friday’s. Of course, the eclectic memorabilia concept is also present.       

    

            Kagay-anons will surely love the American-style dishes in generous portions!

Plus, the service there is excellent!

 “We are excited to open in Cagayan de Oro and serve our “kababayans” here plus local and foreign tourists. We offer all the trademarks that Friday’s is know for – fun, food and good times,” says  Guia Abuel, VP for Operations “Fact is that anytime—anywhere—is really a good time for a “Friday’s.”

TGI Friday’s Cagayan de Oro City is located at Level 1 Centrio Mall and is open from 11 am to 11pm from Sundays to Thursdays, and from 11am to 12mn on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sightseeing in My City

          I live in Cagayan de Oro City, the capital of the Province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. This place has evolved from being a quiet and undeveloped city to one that is now booming with more people and more commercial establishments. I believe that the present scenario is a good thing because it brings many new malls, restaurants, parks, grocery stores, and the like.

          Sightseeing in my city is fun not only because of the modern additions, but also because of the beaches, rivers, mountains, and caves. Although the beaches here can be dirty due to some people's careless garbage-throwing, the waters still possess nature's wonders. The rivers, on the other hand, are now more fun to check on because they have become excellent spots for whitewater rafting. Concurrently, the mountains are a sight to behold since they still have the attractive green color (which is soothing to the eyes) from afar. This green hue is actually the forests that are full of trees and plants. Lastly, the caves have been preserved somehow by the local government in such a way that their prehistoric beauty is still visible.

           Cagayan de Oro City is a just small place, but it has a big potential to become one of this country's top places to visit. --ARV

How to Donate to Typhoon Pablo Affected Areas

Typhoon Pablo, with the International Name Bopha, is one the strongest typhoons that hit the Philippines this year, leaving destruction to many lives and properties in the archipelago.

The Philippine Government and Non-Government Organizations call for donations to help the Typhoon Pablo Survivors.

In Cagayan de Oro – you can drop off your donations at:
Happy Eggs Eatery
2nd-19th St., Nazareth

Tweet @mindanaoan or @HappyEggsCDO for more details.

How can you send your donations to the affected regions in the Philippines?

For more information, you may visit the Crisis Response Page for Typhoon Pablo (http://www.gov.ph/crisis/typhoon-pablo/), the Official Gazette Facebook page at (https://www.facebook.com/govph), and follow @govph, @ndrrmc_opcen, and @dswdserves on Twitter for the latest updates.

National Resource Operations Center
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Address: Chapel Road in Pasay City
Contact Number: (02) 8528081

DSWD is requesting for donations in the form of dry goods particularly the following:

• Children’s clothing
• Banigs (sleeping mats)
• Blankets
• Tents
• Tarpaulins or plastic sheets (for temporary roofing in the sites)
• Flashlights and batteries
• Generators (to provide power to the evacuation centers)

DSWD telephone number:(02) 852-8081
Twitter: @DSWDServes
The Philippines Red Cross
SMS: Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)
G-Cash: Text DONATEAMOUNT4-digit M-PINREDCROSS to 2882

You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

Philippine Red Cross Bank Deposit Accounts for Donations

Banco De Oro
Peso: 00-453-0018647
Dollar: 10-453-0039482

Metrobank
Peso: 151-3-041631228
Dollar: 151-2-15100218-2

Philippine National Bank
Peso: 3752 8350 0034
Dollar: 3752 8350 0042

Unionbank of the Philippines
Peso: 1015 4000 0201
Dollar: 1315 4000 0090

All Check/Cash for the account of Philippine Red Cross (Swift Codes)
Banco De Oro – BNORPHMM
Bank of the Philippine Islands – BOPIPHMM
Metrobank – MBTCPHMM
Philippine National Bank – PNBMPHMM
Unionbank of the Philippines -UBPHPHMM

Please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.

Drop Off Centers:
ADDU (Ateneo de Davao University) accepts cash donations for Typhoon Pablo victims through the following bank accounts:

BPI
Account Name: Ateneo de Davao university
Acct No. 2881-0028-87

BDO
Account Name: Ateneo de Davao university
Acct No. 27000-904-26
Fax Deposit Slip to +63 (82) 221.4737 or +63 (82) 226.4116 or Email Deposit Slip Details to: finance@addu.edu.ph, cc: uceac@addu.edu.ph

Gawad Kalinga (GK)
Gawag Kalinga’s Operation Walang Iwanan:
Cash donations:
1) Online: Click here https://www.gk1world.org/ccsecuregeneric2.aspx?dcode=Pablo for donation form.
2) Through bank deposit:
Gawad Kalinga Philippine Peso Current Account
# 3101 0977 56 BPI EDSA Greenhills
Gawad Kalinga US$ Savings Account
# 3104 0162 34 BPI EDSA Greenhills
(Swift code: BOPIPHMM)

In kindness / volunteer service
GSK is accepting donations in the form of rice, noodles, canned goods and 1L water bottles. Volunteers are also welcome to help repack and distribute goods.
GSK Operation Walang Iwanan Command Centers:
Butuan
Urios Gym, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte
Contact Butch Ozarraga at 09175555204
Bukidnon
San Agustin Parish Convent, Valencia City, Bukidnon
Contact Richard Mercado at 09173103098
Davao
Contact Dan Bercasio at 09178888659/09231407029

Philippine Television Stations
GMA Kapuso Foundation
For Metro Manila – they are accepting in-kind donations at the 2nd Floor, Kapuso Center, GMA 7, Edsa Diliman, Quezon City. You may call their hotlines (02) 9284299/ (02) 9289351.
For Davao – In kind donations are accepted at the GMA Kapuso Foundation repacking site: GMA Davao station, Bankerohan, Davao. You may contact Sheilana Ward of GMA Kapuso Foundation at 0908-8869005.

ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya
They accept in-kind donations through their Sagip Kapamilya Warehouse located at #13 Examiner Street West Triangle, Quezon City (between Quezon Avenue and West Avenue) from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. (Monday-Sunday).
Cash and check deposits may also be brought directly at the said warehouse or deposited at one of their accredited banks. Click here for a complete list of banks. For more information, you may call (02) 394-9272, (02) 411-4995, and 0917-887-4411.
ABS CBN Foundation International (Typhoon Pablo)
For those in the US, you can donate online through ABS CBN Foundation at http://www.abscbnfoundation.org or via cheques to 150 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065

TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc. (AFKI) is accepting cash donations via the following accounts:
Banco De Oro
00- 5310-41016-4
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands
1443-0533-32
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

CITI Bank
0757138018
Swift Code: CITIPHMX
Account Name: ALAGANG KAPATID FOUNDATION INC.

US Dollar Accounts:
Banco De Oro
10-5310-46264-4
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Bank of the Philippine Islands
1444-0214-85
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

CITI Bank
0757138026
Swift Code: CITIPHMX

Cash donations may also be coursed through Cebuana Lhuillier outlets nationwide.

For updates and inquiries, you may visit Alagang Kapatid Foundation,Inc.
at 730 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City or call (02) 689-3100 ext. 45191 or 45192.

Collated contact details and info from DaddyandtheCity.com and thePOC.net.

Welcoming Visitors to the City of Friendship

After the flag raising ceremony at City Hall last December 3, 2012, City Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Y. Emano and Vice Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas (right)  posed for a picture with visitors from the Brgy. Ugong Pasig City Government who were here in the City of Friendship for a 5-day Lakbay Aral tour.                                                   CIOPHOTO

100% Passing Average for ABCCA

Professor Soc del Rosario and students of the Asian Business Cabletow Cooperative Academy (ABCCA) posed with City Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Y. Emano after the Professor  proudly announced the excellent performance of the ABCCA students, with the academy getting 100% passing average in the recent TESDA NC2 exams in Computer Hardware Servicing.            CIOPHOTO

New Officers of City Women’s Cooperative Inducted

City Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Y. Emano and City Councilor Nadya Emano-Elipe (center, in white) posed with the new set of officers of the City Women’s Cooperative after their induction during City Hall’s flagraising ceremony, Monday, December 3, 2012. CIOPHOTO