tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37981585043164644692012-02-15T00:23:23.353-08:00Images and stories of people, places and events in the Province of Bukidnon.Earl E. Bolivarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00436285202782083664noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798158504316464469.post-71677120532761834502012-02-15T00:16:00.000-08:002012-02-15T00:23:23.455-08:00

To celebrate the Day of Hearts, my wife and I went for a late dinner at Le Cafe last night. This cozy cafe is located along Fortich St., Malaybalay City, beside Allied Bank-Malaybalay Branch and fronting Plaza Rizal. For Valentine's Day, Le Cafe offered their special Valentine Menu instead of their regular fare. For 180 pesos, the main course comes with rice, drinks and dessert. We went

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With only a few days to go before the soft opening of Kaamulan Festival 2012, Malaybalay City is already on festive mode with colorful buntings now hovering all over the city proper. Soft opening is scheduled on February 16 while the grand opening will be on February 24. The much awaited Ethnic Street Dancing Competition will be on March 3, 2012. For the complete Kaamulan 2012 Schedule of

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Thanks to Bukidnon News for furnishing me a copy of the 2012 Kaamulan Festival Schedule of Activities. The theme of this year's festival is "MAINSTREAMING OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE: CUSTOM TOWARDS ECOLOGICAL APPRECIATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (KAPANALIWADA HU TULUK ETAW : BATASAN PAYANAEN HU BAGAD KADAYUN - DAYUN DAW KAUHANGAN)" KAAMULAN 2012 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES February 16 – (Thursday)

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I had the opportunity to take photos of the Municipal Hall of Quezon, Bukidnon yesterday when we went there for an official business. The municipal hall is located in Barangay Libertad, along the Bukidnon-Davao National Highway. It is about one to two kilometers away from Quezon Town Proper. Quezon is a 1st class municipality which belongs to the 3rd District of Bukidnon. It is located in

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I passed along the Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay City this morning and observed the on going construction of several Food Fest booths. The Food Fest has always been one of Kaamulan Festival's top crowd drawers as it  is in these booths where people converged to eat, drink and be merry.  Kaamulan Festival 2012 will kickstart with a "soft opening" on February 16 while the grand opening will be

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Yesterday, we inspected the on going construction of a proposed mall owned by our client in South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon. Upon completion, this 3-storey mall will become one of the biggest commercial establishments in this progressive South Bukidnon town.  The proposed mall in South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon These are some of the overlooking views which can be seen from the third floor

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It's business name is Kharlas Manokan, but it is actually well-known not so much for its lechon manok but for its mouthwatering pork liempo. Located in Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon (fronting PLDT Philcom office), Kharlas has been in operation for quite some time now. This is one of our favorite places to hang out, eat and drink in Maramag after a long day of work.    Now cooking: pork liempo

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Dagan Alang Sa Nabaha-an (Run for Sendong Victims) was a fitting way to cap my whole year round of running. Held on the last day of 2011 (Dec.31, Saturday) in my hometown Malaybalay City, the charity run aimed to raise funds for the benefits of Typhoon Sendong victims which recently battered Northern Mindanao. Start and finish line was outside the San Isidro Cathedral. When I arrived in the

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Here's one simple way for you to help victims of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City. Just purchase this specially printed mug at SID Press for only 100 pesos and proceeds of the sale will be donated to the typhoon victims. The man behind this brilliant idea of helping Sendong victims is no other than the energetic running and biking priest Father Titing Selecios. I went to SID

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(Promotional photo from Jun Lite) A year-end fun run for the benefits of Typhoon Sendong victims will be held in Malaybalay City on December 31, 2011. Dubbed as Dagan Alang sa Nabaha-an (for Bagyong Sendong Victims), the event will start at 5:00 AM in Plaza Rizal, Malaybalay City. There will be two categories: 3K open and 3K for boys and girls 12 years old and below. Registration Fee:3K Open:

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Malaybalay City's night cafe officially opened last December 1, 2011 at the City Covered Court (popularly known as Freedom Park). With the theme "Kasadya sa Freedom Park 2011", the night cafe aims to liven up the spirit of Christmas in the City of Malaybalay. Together with my officemate Bon (My Bukidnon Photo Blog), we went to the night cafe on its opening night to meet up with fellow Bukidnon

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In my previous posts, I wrote about the town of Impasug-ong with its gigantic statues, beautiful plaza and the scenic Old Atugan Road. Photos featured in that series of posts were taken when I joined the 1st Impasugong Invitational Fun Run held last September. Just recently, we went back to Impasug-ong during the Columbia Trail Masters Duathlon where I voluntered as one of the race marshals and

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When the Tanduay First 5 concert was recently held in Malaybalay City, one band that really got me eager to watch the show is no other than Wolfgang. The hard hitting foursome has been a favorite during my college years and I could still vividly recall me and my friends banging our heads to their heavy songs during that era. I was able to watch two Wolfgang shows in the 90s, one in Malaybalay

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Three runners from Bukidnon were among the Top 20 finishers of the 25th Mt. Kinabalu  International Climbathon held last October 22-23, 2011 in Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia. Jemarvin Cabilan and Leo Colonia placed 11th and 12th, respectively in the Men's Open while Helen Tacling was the 20th placer in the Women's Open category. The Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon is dubbed as the world's

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In one truly unforgettable and explosive night, five of the country's best rock bands rocked Malaybalay City in the Tanduay First Five concert last Friday, October 21, 2011. Me, my wife and my friends were among the thousands of people who trooped to the Capitol Grounds to witness the momentous occasion. The Tanduay First Five is a nationwide concert tour featuring Chicosci, Sandwich, Kamikazee,

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Malandog Ridge is located in Malaybalay City and is part of the vast area occupied by the Bukidnon Forests Inc. (BFI). On one of its peaks once stood the famed view deck called Tabios Tower. Once a favorite hiking destination, the view deck is where one could savor the fresh mountain air and take an overlooking view of Malaybalay town proper. Last September 24, I volunteered as race marshal

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The Old Atugan Highway in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon used to be the main highway where travelers from Cagayan de Oro going to Bukidnon, Davao or Cotabato normally passed. When Sayre Highway was opened and became the main road, the Atugan Highway somehow turned into a forgotten road as travelers don't have to pass along its route anymore. Because of this, the awesome sights that one can view when

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I had the opportunity to visit Impasug-ong once again when I joined the 1st Impasugong Invitational Fun Run last September 11, 2011. I haven't been in this town for more than 10 years I think, and upon arriving at the town plaza I was really impressed with all the developments that took place. Except for the municipalities of Baungon, Talakag, Malitbog and Libona, I have been to all the towns of

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The Municipality of Impasug-ong recently boosted its tourism industry with the unveiling of larger-than-life cowboy and Kaamulan-inspired statues built along the highway road junction going to the town proper.  Entrance road from the national highway going to Impasug-ong town proper Designed by well-known Davao artist Kublai Millan, the statues enticed travelers to drop by this booming town

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These are the latest photos of the on-going construction of the new public market of Valencia City, Bukidnon. The multimillion project is built in the same area where the old public market, which was gutted by fire years ago, used to stand.  Upon completion, I am sure that this modern public market will further boost the economy of this progressive city. I just hope, however, that the

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We went to Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon last week to make an ocular inspection of the Bukidnon Provincial Hospital Annex located in Barangay San Miguel. It was an official field work travel and our objective was to conduct appraisal update of the property and the improvements built within.  This gate serves as the entrance and exit of the hospital compound Front view of the hospital building

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I joined the 1st Intavas-Kibenton Eco-Trail Fun Run last August 7, 2011. The event was participated by no less than 200 runners and the race route started from Sitio Intavas, La Fortuna up to Barangay Kibenton, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. It was another tough trail run but as always, I enjoyed the amazing scenery we passed along. These are some of the photos which I took during the race: Sitio

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When I joined the Takbo Para sa Bayanihan run last July 23, 2011, it was also my first time to step inside the 403rd Infantry Brigade compound. It is located in Impalambong, Malaybalay City, well within the proximity of the city proper, yet I did not really got the chance to be inside the camp until this run.  A short program followed by stretching was held at the basketball court before the

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Takbo Para Sa Bayanihan was held last July 23, 2011 at the 403rd Infantry Brigade Compound, Impalambong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The trail run was part of the brigade's 38th anniversary celebration. There were three categories in this run: 12K, 7K and 3K. In this event, I joined 12K while my wife signed up for the 3K. It rained hard the day before the run so during the race day, the trail

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This is Palaopao Mountains as seen from the highway of Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon. The limestone mountains resemble a lady lying on her back. 

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A snapshot of the Squash Mountain located in Maraymaray, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. A climbing spot of local residents during the Holy Week, the Squash Mountain is surrounded by evergreen sugarcane and corn fields. Photo taken during my field work last June 27, 2011.

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 Running along the Del Monte pineapple fields in Casisang, Malaybalay City during the Run for the Forests "Running fever" hits Malaybalay City as three running events were held during the month of June 2011. It was a great opportunity for running enthusiasts like me as we don't have to travel to far away places just to join organized races.  21K runners at the starting line of Dinaganay sa

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My friends and I took advantage of the holiday last Monday, June 20, 2011, and went for a long run to Imbayao, an interior barangay in my hometown Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. We started at NHA Phase 3 Subdivision in Barangay Casisang and went uphill through muddy, dirt roads since it rained the day before. We are actually preparing for the upcoming Run for the Forests which will be held

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Lampanusan is one of the 14 barangays of Kalilangan, Bukidnon. It is about 15 kilometers south of Poblacion proper. It is bounded on the North by Barangay Macaopao, on the east and south by barangays of Pangantucan and on the west by the Maradugao River which separates the provinces of Bukidnon and Wao, Lanao del Sur. Barangay Lampanusan can be accessed through an unpaved provincial road

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We passed by this lake in Barangay Manlamonay, Don Carlos, Bukidnon during our field work. Coming from the Poblacion, we were on our way to San Isidro, Kitaotao. The lake happens to be adjacent to one of the agricultural lots subject for our inspection.  I don't know the exact name of this lake so I just named this Manlamonay Lake Manlamonay Lake is situated beside an all-weather-road going to

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Weekend Basketball League, considered as Malaybalay City's longest running basketball organization, held a 5K fun run last May 14, 2011. The activity was part of WBL's 12th anniversary celebration. More than 60 members and invited guests participated in the run.  Orientation at Shell-Sumpong before the start of the run. The race route is from Shell Gasoline Station in Barangay Sumpong,

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Tapaseros or sugarcane cutters are in demand in Bukidnon during milling season which runs from November to May or June the following year. It is a backbreaking job which involves cutting, carrying and loading the canes into a hauling truck. In the past, tapaseros, complained of the measly pay they get for their job. However, with the sugar quedan price reaching an all-time high at the start of

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It was an unforgettable Easter Sunday last April 24 as I was among the many participants of the 1st Bukidnon Run With Faith held at the Bukidnon Provincial Tree Park in Malaybalay City. The trail run dubbed as an Inter-Faith Run for Special Education aims to promote awareness for Special Education or education for those with hearing and visual impairment and children with autism and intellectual

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Hundreds of parishioners celebrate the Resurrection of Christ during the Easter Sunday Mass held in the early morning of April 24, 2011 at the Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City. As the central feast in the Christian liturgical year, Easter marks the end of a forty-day period of fasting, prayer and penance called Lent. The Easter Sunday Mass is traditonally called "Sugat", a Cebuano/Visayan

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San Isidro Cathedral, Malaybalay City "Lent is the time of our lives where we are most especially called to reflect on our own lives and ask ourselves, how much do we thirst for an intimate relationship with our loving Jesus who is just waiting for us to respond to His love? It is the time that we must deeply ponder how much do we thirst for a life that is life-giving to others?"--Unknown quotes

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On our way from Malaybalay City to Cagayan de Oro City, we stopped along the highway of Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon to take a closer look of the Alalum Falls. With a height of approximately 148 feet and surrounded by lush vegetation, Alalum Falls serves as the boundary of the municipalites of Impasug-ong and Sumilao. There is a viewing area right beside the highway which offers a great view of

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On our way home after conquering Asia's Longest Dual Zipline in Dahilayan Adventure Park, we made a stop over at the View Deck in Sitio Angeles, Maloko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Situated beside the national highway, this viewing area is a project of the Department of Public Works and Higways Bukidnon 3rd Engineering District. It was my first time to stop over and take a clear look of the

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We pass along this beautiful sight of a windmill in Pinatilan, Valencia City one hot Tuesday afternoon during our field work. We were on our way to Valencia City proper from Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon when caught this awesome view of the windmill amidst the vast farm lands and the rugged Bukidnon mountains in the background. There is a signboard attached to the windmill but we could not read the

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If you're wondering where to find the best tasting "kinilaw" in Bukidnon, then drop by Raftsman Food and Drinks the next time you pass along Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. Aside from the unique collection of furniture and wood crafts on display, Raftsman is known for the owner's specialty dish, which is fish "kinilaw". The secret, according to owner Mr. Raffy Acobo, is using only the freshest

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We went to Sitio Payao, Pay-as, Kadingilan, Bukidnon last week to locate a bank-encumbered property. Due to the road condition, we just parked our vehicle at the road side and walked our way to the Sitio proper.  The dirt road going to Payao, Pay-as, Kadingilan, Bukidnon Sitio Payao is a small community with only a few residents living in the area. The residents here are farmers who till

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A march rally opposing House Bill 4244 (Reproductive Health/Responsible Parenthood Bill) was held today, March 25, 2011 in Malaybalay City. The rally, called Panaw sa Kinabuhi ug Kalinaw (March for Life and Peace), was organized by the Diocese of Malaybalay as part of the Catholic Church's nation-wide campaign to oppose the Reproductive Health Bill. According to Bukidnon News Dispatch, around

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The Province of Bukidnon celebrated its 94th Foundation Day yesterday, March 10, 2011.  The celebration kicked off with a civic parade participated by all Local Government Units of the province and various government and private offices, agencies and corporations.   The welcome arch in Sumpong, Malaybalay City The Bukidnon Day parade, which started at 7:00 AM, passed through the main

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Parokya ni Edgar performed last night (March 5, 2011) at the Kaamulan Festival concert in Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City. The said concert was made possible by Senator Migz Zubiri who is chiefly responsible for bringing Manila-based artists to entertain Bukidnon in every Kaamulan Festival.   It was Yeng Constantino who actually performed first, right after the pyromusical display. We were

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All roads lead to the Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon last night (March 5, 2011) for the much anticipated fireworks display which is part of the 2011 Kaamulan Festival celebration. This year's edition is a pyromusical display courtesy of Phoenix Fireworks, a Philippine premiere consumer fireworks manufacturer. As expected, a large crowd gathered at the center of the Capitol Grounds

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The Ethnic Street Dancing Competition has always been the biggest crowd drawer of every Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon. This year, the competition has been converted into a street theater presentation to put more emphasis on the culture of Bukidnon's Seven Hill tribes. Each contingent has a story line to interpret through their beats and dance steps.  The starting point of the competition is at

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I first read about Sumilao Corn Coffee in Bukidnon Online. From the article, I learned that it is made of organic corn kernels locally known as "sida-sida". It contains no artificial and harmful chemicals so it is a healthy and natural alternative to the popular instant coffee. I  want to try Sumilao Corn Coffee because years ago, I already experienced drinking another brand of corn coffee which

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The Pamuhat Ritual kicks off the soft opening of the 2011 Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon today, February 18, 2011. I was able to witness some parts of the ceremony which was held at the Tulugan (a traditional tribal hall) in Capitol Ground, Malaybalay City.    The Tulugan is a new fixture in this year's Kaamulan celebration and is constructed in front of the former Bukidnon Provincial Hospital

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My wife and I had a "pre-valentine" dinner last night at Amadeo Steak & Asian Cuisine located in CM Recto Street, Malaybalay City. Since it was our first time to eat at the said restaurant, I bought along my camera to take some photos of the place. Frontage of Amadeo: Inside the restaurant: Cowboy hat: Amadeo's Menu: Our orders:  Caesar Salad (P110.00), Honey Garlic Beef Tips (P135.00

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We went trail hiking at the Bukidnon Provincial Tree Park in Malaybalay City last Saturday, January 29, 2011. The Provincial Tree Park is situated at the rear side of the Provincial Capitol Compound. The topmost area of the park is more popularly known as the "Two Trees" because of the two tall trees which can be seen from below. We reached the Two Trees via the trail at the back of the

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Valencia City, Bukidnon is located in the heart of Mindanao. It has a total land area of 621 square kilometers and is comprise of 31 barangays. Most of these barangays are considered "rural" where farming is the main economic activity. With the Pulangi River traversing these barangays,  vast tracks of fertile lands are devoted to agriculture, particularly rice farming. Hence Valencia City is

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 (Image from Panahik Adventure Centre) No less than 300 runners participated in the Panahik Night Run held last Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Malaybalay City. The race was part of Panahik Adventure Centre's 5th Anniversary celebration. The 4-kilometer run started at around 6:00 PM. Starting line was near Jollibee Malaybalay and from there the race route was Fortich Street-Carbajal

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Traveling around Bukidnon, even along the national highway, could sometimes bring pleasant surprises. Like when we passed by the bridge of Dilapa, Quezon, Bukidnon last Friday. We noticed the raging waters underneath cascading down the rock boulders. So we stopped by at the road side, walked into the middle of the bridge and took photos of the mini-waterfalls below. A closer look: I took one

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The Don Carlos-Kadingilan road is now mostly paved but because of the many stops caused by the dropping off and picking up of passengers along the way, it took about one hour for the RTMI bus to arrive in Poblacion, Kadingilan. Two nuns disembarked near the Catholic Church and I took snapshot of one nun walking down the road adjacent to the church (photo above). Our client met me at the bus

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On my last field work day for the year 2010, I went to Kadingilan, Bukidnon which is about 89 kilometers south of Malaybalay City. The RTMI bus I boarded left the Malaybalay Bus Terminal at around 7:30 AM. Upon reaching the new Valencia Terminal, I hurriedly transferred to another bus bound for Kibawe just as it was about to depart. I disembarked at the bus terminal of Don Carlos and waited for

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Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!  ~Hamilton Wright Mabie Merry Christmas Bukidnon!!!!

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After a long day of field work, our team went to Lagkaw to feed our hungry stomachs. Lagkaw is a roadside fastfood located along the highway of Bangcud, Malaybalay City.  Lagkaw started its operation only last October 18, 2010. With its wooden cottages and open-air dining style, the place ambiance kinda remind me of D'Stable Eco Resort (Quadra) in Sumpong, Malaybalay City. The difference,

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I was at the Night Cafe in Freedom Park (now known as City Covered Court), Malaybalay City last night (Dec. 20, 2010) together with my friends. The Night Cafe is held every Christmas by the City Government of Malaybalay. This year's edition started last December 1 but it was only last night when I was able to check out the place. We arrived at the Freedom Park at around 7:30 PM. Since it was

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Waig Crystal Spring Resort is one of the two most extensively-developed spring resorts (the other one is RR Family Spring Resort) in Maramag, Bukidnon. Located in Purok-8-A, Spring Site, North Poblacion, Maramag, Waig Crytal Spring Resort is  frequented by both local residents and tourists from neighboring places. Despite its proximity to the town proper, the 3.6-hectare resort is secluded by a

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Just like the Nasuli Spring Resort, Matin-ao Spring is one place I haven't visited in such a long time. I could still remember Matin-ao as my family's favorite picnic place when I was still a little kid. Compared to Nasuli, Matin-ao has more shallow areas making it a safe place to swim for children. Matin-ao Spring is located in Barangay Bangcud, about 20 kilometers from Malaybalay City proper.

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It was a rainy afternoon and after hanging out for about an hour in Lake Apo, we proceeded to RR Family Spring Resort located in Tubigon, Maramag, Bukidnon. Fortunately, the rain already subsided when we reached the resort. Though it was still cloudy, it gave us the opportunity to take more photos of the place. This is the signage of RR Family Spring Resort along the highway of Tubigon. This

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Villa Estela Fine Inn is one of the best options when choosing a place to stay in Maramag, Bukidnon. It is located along Sayre Highway, Anahawon, Maramag, Bukidnon. If you're coming from Cagayan de Oro City, Villa Estela Fine Inn is located in the right side of the highway and just before reaching the Maramag Municipal Hall.  Look for this signage beside the highway of Anahawon, Maramag,

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Nasuli Spring Resort is a picnic and swimming spot located in Bangcud, Malaybalay City. It is about 20 kilometers away from Malaybalay City proper.  Way back when there are still no spring resorts in Bukidnon, Nasuli is a favorite outing spot of the local residents because of the ice cold spring water sprouting on its natural pool. Due to its proximity to Malaybalay (my hometown), we used to

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Nestled in Barangay Guinoyoran, about 11 kilometers from Valencia City proper is a circular rift lake called Lake Apo. The lake has an estimated area of 24 hectares and a depth of 85 feet. It has been dubbed as the cleanest and greenest inland body of water in Northern Mindanao. Lake Apo can be reach by any private vehicle or habal-habal (motorcycle) ride either from Valencia City or from

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The White Rock Walls in San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon are mountains made of solid limestones and are ideal for rock climbing and rappelling. The sight of the White Rock Walls can not be missed when you're traveling from Maramag and going to Quezon or Davao City. Once you descend from the National Power Corporation's compound in Camp 1, Maramag, the sight of these limestone mountains will greet your

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Lake Pinamaloy is located in Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon. This guitar-shaped fresh water lake has an estimated area of more than 50 hectares and is surrounded by Gmelina and Mahogany trees. Aside from being a tourist attraction, this serene and tranquil lake is also an important source of potable water for the Municipality of Don Carlos These photos of Pinamaloy Lake were taken last November

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I am voting for Bukidnon Online in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards for two simple reasons: 1. Bukidnon Online is the most active website that is all about the Province of Bukidnon. It outperforms traditional media format and even the Province's official website in giving the latest information on what's happening around Bukidnon. 2. Bukidnon Online is the chief organizer of Bukidnon Bloggers, a

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On our way to the Christmas Lighting Ceremony at the Plaza Rizal in Malaybalay City last night (Dec. 1, 2010), we passed by first at the Capitol Ground to check also the Christmas lights installed there. I believe that this Christmas lighting of the Capitol Ground is a project of the Provincial Government of Bukidnon in cooperation with some private agencies. I observed that some participants

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I was able to take some photos of the Christmas Tree Lighting activity held at Plaza Rizal, Malaybalay City just this night (December 1, 2010) at around 7 PM. I was with my officemate and fellow Bukidnon Bloggers member Bon Panganiban (visit his Bukidnon photoblog HERE). Hundreds (or probably thousands) of people from all walks of life trooped to Plaza Rizal to witness the activity which

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Isabella's Cuisine Cafe and Bake Shoppe is located in the corner of Rizal and San Isidro Streets, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The small bakeshop and resto is just a few steps away from the San Isidro Cathedral and Plaza Rizal.  Isabella's Cuisine Cafe and Bake Shoppe is located in Rizal-San Isidro Sts., Malaybalay City. Photos taken inside the cafe: Isabella's Cuisine Cafe and Bake Shoppe

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A new spring resort recently opened in Tubigon, Maramag, Bukidnon. Located along the national highway, Rockstar Spring Resort started its operation last October 9, 2010. The resort has two swimming pools with slides, cottages and a canteen/sari-sari store. The resort offers overlooking views of the national highway and the grand Pulangi River. I guess this is where the resort got its name: rock

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Atong Press and various local media groups commemorated today, November 23, 2010, the first anniversary of Maguindanao Massacre through a series of activities held in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The commemoration kicked off at 7 AM with a radio hopping in various radio stations in Malaybalay. A photo exhibit titled "Sudden Death, Slow Justice" was then held by MindaNews at the Bukidnon State

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Matunog Spring Resort is located in North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon. It is about 1.5 kilometers from the Maramag town proper. Though lacking in modern facilities and amenities, Matunog Spring Resort is often frequented by local residents because of its proximity to the Poblacion.  One of the several tilapia fish ponds in Matunog Spring Resort. "Mani-Mani" adorned this walkway that leads to a

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Capitan Angel is one of the 46 barangays of Malaybalay City. It is located about 6 kilometers, more or less, from the national highway of Barangay Sumpong. Due to its rough dirt roads and rolling terrains, only large trucks, 4-wheel drive vehicles and motorcyles can reach this barangay. These pictures are taken on a cold and cloudy day while we were visiting a poultry farm in the area:    The

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Sir Edward's Seafood Grill & Restaurant in Malaybalay City was jampacked during the live telecast of Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito fight today, November 14, 2010. I was with my family and friends and together with the crowd we thoroughly enjoyed watching Pacman beat the Tijuana Tornado to a pulp en route to winning the super welterweight crown. These are the pictures I took during the

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The first ever Bukidnon Blogging 101 and How To Make Money Online Workshop was held last Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Sir Edward's Grill and Seafood Restaurant in Malaybalay City. Organized by Bukidnon Online, the whole day event which drew over 40 participants from all over Bukidnon was a huge success. During the event, speakers from the CDO Bloggers group discussed the following topics: *

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The  Pulangi River is 320-kilometer extensive river system in Mindanao. It traverses majority of Bukidnon's cities and municipalities. Pulangi River is also one of the major tributaries of the Rio Grande of Mindanao. The river got its name from the Manobo term "Empamulangi", which means "center of the island". Pulangi River lies at the center of Mindanao. 

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Edlimar Farm and Spring Resort is located in Barangay Tubigon, Maramag, Bukidnon. The resort has swimming pools both for children and adults. Other facilities include open cottages, a native kiosk, concrete and wooden picnic tables, cooking area and closed cottages for overnight accommodation. Edlimar Farm and Spring Resort is accessible even for commuters as it is only about 200 meters east of

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Also known as Mt. Musuan and Mt. Kalayo, Musuan Peak  has an elevation of 646 meters above sea level. It is located in Musuan, Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon. It is actually an active volcano which, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, last erupted in 1866 and 1867. Because of its proximity to Central Mindanao University (CMU), it is a popular picnic and hiking place

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As Mindanao's "Food Basket", Bukidnon is a major producer of rice, corn, sugarcane, coffee and various fruits and vegetables. With an agriculture-based economy, vast tracks of Bukidnon lands are devoted to the cultivation of these crops. These photos of valley farms are taken in Maramag and Pangantucan. These can be seen from the paved national highway going to Wao, Lanao del Sur.  

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Centro Folk House is a small resto-bar located in Tabios St., Malaybalay City. It is adjacent to the SOTELCO office. Centro has been in business for many years now and is famous for their crunchy, deep fried chicken neck which I believe is their all-time best seller. They also serve ice cold beers (SMB, San Mig Light and Red Horse), Tanduay Ice and Gilbeys Premium. Every Friday night, the Centro

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Torre ni David (David's Tower) is a popular edifice along the highway of Cabangahan, Malaybalay City. This old three-storey house was built in 1962 by David Valmorida. Only a few information about this place can be found in the internet An old article which was featured in inquirer.net in 2007 reported that there are some strange and unexplained occurrences in this house. Here's an excerpt of

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The view while passing by Atugan Bridge These are photos taken while I'm on my way way to Cagayan de Oro City on board the RTMI aircon bus. Since the bus moves at a very fast speed, it is very hard to focus on the subjects to get decent shots. However, I still managed to get a few good ones which I believe showcased some of the best scenery that Bukidnon has to offer. (Click the photo to view

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This photo was taken with my cellphone after the battery of my digital camera ran out. Paitan, where vast track of lands are planted with palay, is one of the 31 barangays of Quezon, Bukidnon . It is bounded by Barangay Butong in the southwest, Barangay Lumintao in the southeast and Barangay Merangeran in the south. Its north, northeastern and northwestern boundaries are comprised of barangays

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  D' Stable Eco Resort is more popularly known as Quadra. It is located in Sta. Cruz, Sumpong, Malaybalay City, just a few meters away from Shepherds Meadow Memorial Park. The entrance road going to Quadra's main hall building. Quadra has a ranch-like setting, with a horses, stables, huts and cottages built on grassy grounds and a mountain view backdrop. The place is ideal for open air dining (

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(Zipzone is the main attraction of Dahilayan Adventure Park in Dahilayan, Manolo Foritich, Bukidnon. This post first appeared in my other blog, Philippine Travel Blog. This is the second of the four-part series of posts I made about our adventures in Dahilayan Adventure Park and Dahilayan Gardens and Resort. Click here to read the more about Dahilayan Adventure Park and Dahilayan Gardens and

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Raftsman Food and Drinks is located in Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. It is only a few meters away from the national highway and the Catholic Church. This cool restobar exudes a relaxing ambiance with its zen-inspired garden and pond, wooden furniture in unique shapes, wood crafts and artworks which are truly unique. In this sleepy town, Raftsman Food and Drinks has become the favorite place

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We recently passed by the town of Kalilangan, Bukidnon and we found out that construction of a new public terminal is on going. This is good news for the residents and commuters passing by Kalilangan since the bigger new terminal will provide more convenience for the riding public. Here's a photo of the soon-to-be completed terminal located a few meters away from the present bus terminal:

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Lucky 9 Resort is a municipal-owned resort in Dangcagan, Bukidnon. It is located in Bolayok which is well within the Poblacion. It is about a kilometer or two from Dangacagan Municipal Building. Though it is located near the public cemetery of Dangcagan, this does not prevent the local folks and visitors from patronizing the resort. Lucky 9 offers a relaxing and refreshing venue for families

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 Mount Capistrano looms over the vast rice fields of "Basakan Area". With its attractive rock formations and challenging caves, Mount Capistrano is a favorite climbing destination of local folks and nature trekkers especially during the lent season. Despite its rough terrains and sharp rocks, it offers a good spot to enjoy the panoramic view of the neighboring mountains and the vast acres of rice

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This helicopter on the grounds of the Maramag Municipal Hall is probably owned by a high profile guest of the municipal officials. Constructed in 2001, the new Maramamag Municipal Hall is dubbed as the "Malacañang Palace of Bukidnon". It is located in Barangay Anahawon and covers a total land area of 5 hectares. The Maramag Municipal Hall houses not only the local government offices but also

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Lake Napalit lying in the foot of Kalatungan Mountains. Lake Napalit, also known as Pigtauranan Lake is located in Barangay Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. Covering an area of 36 hectares with a depth of 78 feet, the lake lies at the foot of Kalatungan Mountains. According to Wikipedia, Lake Napalit is recorded as the lowest elevation of the Kalatungan Mountain Range. Lake Napalit is one

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Cradled in the hills of Barangay San Jose in Malaybalay City, just a few minutes drive from the national highway, is the famed Monastery of the Benedictine Monks. It is also popularly called the Monastery of the Transfiguration. The monastery's most famous edifice is the magnificent pyramid chapel which was designed by the late National Artist Leandro Locsin. It is a popular destination for

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