No Longer a Good View

Yesterday we attended the wedding of my sister's best friend, where she is one of the maids-of-honor (there are two of them in this wedding, and 5 bride's maids) and Lili was one of the five flower girls too. We went to the Harbour Lights Hotel and Restaurant as early as four in the morning because the make-up staff has already arrived, and make up for the entourage has also started. When we left, we didn't really have breakfast, well I was not able to take anything, but the two members of the entourage had something warm that they didn't feel hunger while they were prepped and beautified. When the wedding coordinator arrived, all others inside the hotel room were sent out, and so I simply went to the hotel restaurant for coffee and perhaps enjoy the early morning view of the bay and the harbor. I have always enjoyed the beautiful view at this side of the hotel, whenever I have a chance to be there, but the last time I was visited was years ago. What I saw in this recent visit was no longer appealing. It is due to the current and still continuing construction of the new road that will connect to the Laguindingan Sea Port. The information supplied by the waiters there. Well, maybe for now that it is not finished yet, it looks like an eye-sore, but then again, maybe when it is done, it would look good again, though it blocks the view of the bay and the harbor.

Anyhow, I enjoyed my Filipino breakfast. My coffee was served first then fifteen minutes later, my meal of Beef Tapa, fried eggs, just the way I want it, a cup of garlic fried rice and a glass of ice cold Mango juice. 

That's P 190 plus VAT is P 213.00 in total, though that's not what was written on the receipt. That's all inclusive of the coffee and everything brought to my table.. yum... 

Yeah, we could no longer enjoy that beautiful view, in early mornings or evenings at this hotel, but maybe they will replace it with something.. 

Its green grassy lawn cum garden is still really nice to simply sit or while about. Most pictorials for wedding opps are done there though. Just like the pre-wedding pics the entire entourage did before heading towards the church.

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SAMSUNG LAUNCHES ITS SMART TV ROSTER FOR 2012 IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies has brought its Smart TV lineup to Cagayan De Oro for its third leg of the Smart TV nationwide launch. The unveiling which was held at the Grand Caprice Limketkai, featured its newest home entertainment products for 2012. 

Samsung’s TV product offerings for this year are built on three market-revolutionizing pillars: Smart Interaction, Smart Content, and Smart Evolution. Smart Interaction Samsung’s Smart Interaction technology provides Smart TV users with a new, more natural and intuitive option for controlling and interacting with the TV—breaking the physical boundaries between the consumer and screen. Samsung’s new Motion Control, Voice Control, and Face Recognition commands advance user experience in a competitive TV market that values ease, convenience and choice. Users can turn the TV on or off, activate selected apps or search for and select content in the web browser—all without touching the remote. Smart Interaction is available on the company’s 2012 flagship Smart TVs including the LED ES8000 series, the LED ES7500 series and the Plasma E8000 series, and features a built-in camera that recognizes movement in the foreground, as well as two microphones to recognize voice. Smart Content As the Smart TV platform of choice, Samsung provides consumers access to the widest variety of premium content available, with over 1,500 apps offered worldwide. In 2012, Samsung is taking content one step further and evolving the way consumers discover and access apps—through a new Smart Hub that features a simpler, more personable UI in Full HD. Samsung’s Smart TVs also provide a much faster Smart TV experience powered by a new dual-core processor. Samsung also showcased its commitment to convergence and content accessibility through AllShare Play, the essential tie between Samsung’s products, content and services. This Smart TV service allows content to be pushed or pulled—regardless of the user’s location—from device to device, and device to cloud for limitless sharing. AllShare Play enables consumers to push content manually to the cloud or pull the content directly from their Smart TV or other mobile devices.

Further, Samsung has strengthened its Smart TV content experience through the introduction of new exclusive services. The first-of-their kind services allow for easier content sharing among families across TVs and a number of connected personal devices. Family Story allows consumers to stay connected with their families and share photos and calendars through the Samsung Cloud service. Fitness allows consumers to access exercise content and track progress both on the TV and on the go. Kids offers a wealth of kid-friendly content that kids can access and parents can control and monitor. Smart Evolution Finally, Samsung’s Evolution Kit—an industry first—will allow consumers to easily and cost-effectively enjoy the latest technology services on their TV. With a simple slot-in at the back of select 2012 Samsung Smart TV models, consumers can keep pace with rapid advancements in both TV hardware and software—without needing to purchase a new set every year. Users can now keep their Smart Evolution enabled TV up to date through the company’s proprietary system-on-chip technology--making Samsung the only consumer electronics company to offer this evolving TV solution. Samsung continues to set the bar in innovation worldwide, combining ground-breaking features with unmatched performance and design to create products that match and anticipate consumers’ needs and desires. Watch out as Samsung unveils its 2012 Samsung Smart TV lineup in stores across the country.

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Future In Beauty Schools

I saw this old beauty school somewhere in the city, and I wonder if they are producing graduates who can be likened to the products of any of the  Regency Cosmetology Schools in the United States. I heard that they have had good students in the past, who now own their own beauty shops and parlors in the city an even some place else. But of course, those who do not have the funds enroll in government programs like that of the Alternative Learning Systems, or at TESDA. But I wonder if said graduates can boast of high quality education from said schools/training.  Beauty schools need not be expensive, and if it's offered by the government, it should produce quality graduates such like the expensive ones with quality workmanship and service-wise, near perfect. In that manner, graduates will have jobs  and not defeat the purpose of their training.. 

Regency, which was founded more than 50 years ago in Minneapolis, have proven to the world that they are the leader in beauty education, because they have produced graduates who are sought after in all places in the United States. As a fast growing beauty school in the country, Regency has expanded from two Minnesota schools back in 2002 to what is now, 80 campuses across 19 states in America, and counting. This continued yearly growth every year, proves that the network of campuses and placement relationships, from salons to cruise ships and runways have also grown. Meaning, Regency graduates who are recognized and sought after throughout the United States, as I mentioned earlier do have a future in the industry they have chosen. For more information, visit www.regencybeauty.com. This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com or contact Regency Beauty Institute – 3583 Alpine Avenue NW – Walker, MI 49544

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School Supplies for Manobo Children

More than a month ago, I saw this segment of Report Card on GMA 7 about Philippine Education and the plight of teachers as well as the learners. They were all noteworthy of attention and support but this one about the Manobo children of Surigao del Sur breaks my heart the most.

Why? I am 50% Manobo from Agusan del Norte, born in Butuan City, raised and educated in private schools since Kindergarten in Cagayan de Oro City. I have been fortunate to have educated parents and grandparents who were able to assist me in the learning process alongside my teachers, and a life, though humble and challenging, far from theirs. We're not rich, but I had everything I need. I never experienced writing using charcoal and banana leaves. And that's just the point of this post. I was lucky enough, and these kids, until today, may still be using charcoal and banana leaves in their efforts to learn. 

Since last month, after watching the said segment of Report Card, I have wanted to do something for them, but I do not know where to start. Yes, my organization, CDO Bloggers Inc. may have adopted Cadayunan Primary School in Besigan for our regular outreach and feeding, [and as a matter of fact, I have personally taken care of the loot bags for Cadayunan Primary School from sponsors to preparation, last December 2011,] but I wanna extend help for the Manobo Children in Surigao del Sur too. I may have given away my daughter's learning materials, bags, shoes and school stuff, but surely, there may be something we can do, though humble. I asked my mother about  helping them, since she works at the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples in Region 10, and she told me that we can actually get in touch with NCIP - Surigao del Sur, if we need to send help for these children. I am thinking of school supplies: pencils so they will learn to write using pencils, and papers, so they will learn to write on them. 

So that is it, the start of my campaign for help: School Supplies for Manobo Children. If given the chance to go and visit them, I will surely do so.. My friends and I from CDO Bloggers Inc. have reached Besigan, the farthest point of Cagayan de Oro City, on a garbage truck that hauls peoples to and fro. I do not see anything wrong or difficult with going to Surigao del Sur for this.. But of course, when I get hold of the mailing address of the teacher, Teacher Jenalyn Trinidad, volunteer teacher from the Tribal Filipino Program, the one in the video above, then I will perhaps send my humble gifts for the kids through her.. I just hope the good person from GMA 7, who I asked help from, will be able to give me the said  details. 

If you wish to help them too, do let me know. I will let you know the address when I have it. And I thank you in advance for your desire to help Manobo Children in their plight for Learning.

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