CDO - Davao - Socsargen Bloggers' Tour / Soccsksargen Summer Safari

I'm packing my things right now for a weekend adventure in Davao and General Santos tomorrow. Its going to be a 3 days vacation and food trip. This is going to be exciting since its going to be my first time in both places and I will get to hangout with fellow CDObloggers, Davao Bloggers and SoCCSKSarGen Bloggers at the same.

I cant wait for the trip after reading the fun activities that in store for us in Gensan at Ganda Ever So Much. Weeeeeee...

CDObloggers at Missy Bon Bon Breadshop

I just had an excellent breakfast at Missy Bon Bon Breadshop with fellow CDObloggers today. We were invited to come and visit the place by the owner, Mr. Henrik Yu.
While on the way I was a bit sleepy but when I entered Missy Bon Bon I just suddenly felt hungry. The sweets, cakes and breads were so yummy to look. I was also greeted by the friendly staffs that keep on smiling.

I ordered Missy Pancake match with brewed coffee and I was right that there food was indeed yummy. I also had a chat with the owner while I was taking pictures at the cakes and sweets area and discovered that their products are made of healthy ingredients which are perfect for those people who are on a diet. Mr. Henrick Yu also said that there are more products to come soon. I personally want to try there mango float but they don't offer it in per slice price; it is good only for one whole.

he CDObloggers really had fun food tasting and picture taking of the place. And definitely will come back and hangout more often to the place because we just discovered they offer free wifi.

Big thanks to Mr. Henrik Yu and his staffs! The place was so cozy, the food was fantastic and the staffs are so friendly.

My Succesful Blogging 101 Mini Forum Experience!

CDObloggers Blogging 101 Mini Forum was a successful today!

It was an instant plan to organize mini forums as part of our summer activities. So within a week we need to prepare a presentation for Blogging 101 since Red team was the first presenter. As the team leader I got stressed on how to handle things out since I’m not good in speaking in front of everybody. Most of my  group mates are busy and others don’t want to speak-up so I had no choice but to overcome my fear.

Anyways, Im glad that we pull it over and finish the event successfully. As well as help newbie bloggers the basics of blogging, setting up their own blog in free hosted and self-hosted, and content development. The feeling was great and happy!

Looking back a year ago, I was a newbie and don’t have any idea about blogging. I just created my on blog when I got to hangout with blogger friends -- the CDObloggers. I was thinking that in order for me to belong in the group I need to learn and experience what blogging is. So I set-up my first blog which is the “Something Learn and Discover” in this blog I just post whatever interesting things I discovered and learned. From then on I started experimenting from customizing my blogs template to learning to optimize my blog to gain more traffic in order to earn. And when I got confuse at something or need assistance I just ask help with my fellow CDObloggers whenever we get to hangout or meetings. I could say that joining CDObloggers has given me a lot of influence when it comes to blogging because aside from the fact that I get to network with fellow bloggers I was also able to participate into different activities and workshops that gave me additional knowledge. And now my latest accomplishment in this group was that I got the chance to teach newbie bloggers during the Blogging 101 mini forum. ;)

By the way, a big thanks to Smart Communications for our very nice freebies and to our venue which is Vienna Kaffehaus. The place was very great they offer nice service and comfortable function room at a reasonable price. It’s sad that on our SEO Mini Forum they won’t be able to cater us because of the scheduled power interruptions. Hopefully we could come back on our future mini forums.

CDObloggers Summer Activities

CDObloggers is back on track again! We plan different activities for this summer so join us and learn. Below are the blogging activities for April.

April 17, 2010 Blogging 101 Mini Forum

April 18, 2010 SEO Mini Forum

April 24, 2010 Make Money Online Mini Forum

VENUE: Vienna Kaffehaus

TIME: 3:00PM - 5:00PM

April 25, 2010 Beach Party

REGISTRATION IS FREE SO INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND BLOG WITH US!!

Blogging 101 Mini Forum Registration

SEO Mini Forum Registration

MORE INFO VISIT:

http://www.cdobloggers.com

Weekend Adventure Trekking With CDOBloggers

I supposed to relate the Mapawa adventure puntos per puntos, every second of the event which took place last Sunday, 7th of February this year with fellow CDObloggers. Yet, it seems that the muscle pain really got me and thus decided to post pictures instead. Besides, pictures can paint better stories than words.. whoa! Lusot! Enjoy...

The faces before bumpy trekking and the prayer lead by Goma...

And off we go walk... crawl... jump... climb...

After Janlac's dive at the stones.... (lols)

Pose before leaving the falls...

Rest... rest... rest...

Climb... climb... climb...

Walk... walk... walk...

And just when we thought we're almost home...

...we discovered we we're not half way done yet.

After long hours of walk 'again' we no longer took photos when we reached the city, its already dark and everyone are dead tired.

CDOBloggers 1st Year Anniversary Celebration

In celebration with CDOBloggers, Inc. first year anniversary, CDObloggers went overnight camping at Mapawa Nature Park last Saturday and a whole day bonding on Sunday. I wasn't able to joined the overnight but me and Cherry followed on Sunday morning. It was an enjoyable experienced while riding a motor vehicle up to the mountain. Both Cherry and me where busy laughing and at the same time was scared we might fall at the cliffs we've passed by. When we arrived we were having a good chat and big laughs again with the other's who were there at the overnight camping. They were talking about the past night's experiences and activities. It was fun seeing everyone again since organizing Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3! I've missed the bonding we had... :D

Happy First Anniversary CDOBLOGGERS!

Dinner Before The Big Day!

Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3 Pre dinner party was sponsored by Loreto's Bar and Grill. It was fun dining with our MBS 3 host Migs Hipolito, PBA representative Juned Sonido, PBA volunteers and MBS 3 Organizers. We were expecting other guests and speakers of the MBS 3 to join us in that dinner but sadly, they didn't arrive. Anyway, the food was great; our stomachs were in full tank mode lols. At least for a while we had fun playing billiards and singing videoke before heading back to Pearlmont Inn and continue preparing for the event the next day.
Thank you very much to Loreto's Bar and Grill!

Photos from Juned.

After Mindanao Bloggers Summit 3

Hello Sunday!

Aching body and stomach, watering nose, hard cough and manly voice. This is what I get spending 96 hours sleepless, restless and not eating properly. Who could think of sleep, rest and eat organizing that bloody Mindanao Blogger Summit 3 event anyway? If only we had lots of money and just hire an event organizer to do it all, then no sweat. Sadly the funds are small and even though we have lots of sponsors 80 percent of them are all ex-deal. And hey! Where could you find an event where organizers itself paid their registration fee for the event also?!? It may sound funny but I'm not kidding... The CDObloggers were that committed that amidst the struggles, problems and difficulties we've had the past months we still manage to go on with the event.
And despite the effort some manage to gave their bloody hell feedbacks on their blogs. I haven't read it and have no plans of reading it for now. Maybe next year I might read it but thanks anyway since he manage to comment about the event (Yun nga lang bad comment!). I just need to heal my "pains"... hahahah Whatever! Even if they will turn the world upside down we cant bring the past and correct the mistakes anyway. Actually, in the event some commented personally that it was successful. Just so you know this event would have been much successful if not because of the misunderstandings and churvaness happened!
Oh by the way! Thanks to the SPONSORS for the support, to the SPEAKERS for sharing their knowledge, PARTICIPANTS for sharing their time and to my fellow CDOBLOGGERS ORGANIZERS.

Chill! Ok ra na maka-recover ra mo!

Mindanao Blogger Summit 3 Poster!

Thank you very much to our generous sponsors for helping this event possible!

SM City Cagayan Wifi launching

Yesterday the CDOBloggers were invited to the SM City Cagayan Wifi launching. The Wifi which is powered by Philcom can be access in the entire mall. At the launching there where computers provided by STI College that can be used freely by bloggers and visitors. There was performances of local talents and lots of prizes given to participating bloggers who have registered. There was also a live blogging contest about "Uptown Malling Experiences at SM City Cagayan" where my fellow bloggers joined. I myself joined the contest too even if I am not used in blogging on the spot. I cant concentrate in writing because there are people watching me writing and the sound system is so loud that I cant concentrate. Good thing I finished my post on time and submitted it. (Na-iraos din ang post! lols)
The announcement of the winning blog is said to be announced on Wednesday at the SM City Cagayan Blog.

Photo credits to Awatiro and Chiq Montes.

SM City Uptown Mall Blogging Entry

My Splendid Experiences @ SM City CDO

I rarely visit SM City Cagayan and if I do I see to it that I would surely enjoy every minute of it. I find it advantage when I visit in SM City Cagayan on my own because I get to be anywhere I want to enjoy and chill.
I usually love to have fun at the Arcade and play games. It feel so good to just enjoy and be a kid again. I also love to sing my heart out at the videoke booth not minding if I got the tune right.
Next, I usually don't miss to drop and shop at Artwork since I love the designs of their blouses. And I also spend much time at Department Store where I could look for affordable things or anything to shop that would satisfy my craves for dresses and shoes. I don't really shop to much since I only got tight budget for my outfits. However, I like to stroll around the shops and boutiques and do some window shopping for me to have some ideas of new fashion looks that I could use when I mix and match the dresses I got in my closet.
And if I got tired of strolling and just want to rest. I watch a movie at the SM Cinema. I like to watch at the Cinema because its very comfortable and the atmosphere is freezing that you would love to hug the person next to you. Good for those who watch movies and have tag-along friend or lover.
My last stop is my ever favorite of all, the food shops. I usually ate at Jollibee and order my favorite value meal which is the burger, fries and softdrinks. Or If I want a full meal I ate Chowking and enjoy the Pork Chow Fan, drinks and halo-halo.
Thats it Folks! I hope you enjoy my splendid experiences at SM City Cagayan. Im looking forward for more wonderful shopping and chilling experiences at SM City Cagayan especially now that they already launched a mall wide Wi-fi access.

Philippine Blog Awards in CDO

I am looking forward for the Philippine Blog Awards here in Cagayan de Oro. Even if my blog wasn't nominated my fellow CDObloggers were nominated anyways. I do hope they would win an award. This will be held at Pearlmont Inn after the Mindanao Bloggers Summit. The following are the nominated blogs of CDObloggers:

Bloggers’ Choice Special Award

Travels and Tours

Best News & Media Blog
Cagayan de Oro News Online

Best Business Blog

MisOrJobs
Negosyo Ideas

Best Hobby & Recreation Blog

Pinoy Experience Mountain Biking and Outdoor Philippines
Best Beauty Blog

The Doctor Is vaIN


Check out Philippine Blog Awards Site for more details.