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Sun Cellular expanding its network coverage in the Mindanao area is a sign that the region is a significant area for development. Sun Cellular have seen the potential growth of Mindanao when it comes to business development. Mindanao is also a good place to market innovated products such as Sun Cellular’s call and text unlimited products.

People are wiser nowadays, we want or need to stay in touch with our loved ones and business partners without spending too much. Sun Cellular knows what the people want, thus making such services offered to their subscribers (P250 per month postpaid subscription). They are not just offering promos of unlimited text and calls but they are also improving their signal strength on key areas in Mindanao and also to those places where there are poor or no signal strength. This is to provide its subscribers wider network coverage and more reliable services especially in key areas in the region such as Davao, General Santos, and Cagayan de Oro.

Network subscribers in the country already knows that Sun Cellular is the best value when it comes to services, but most people opt to acquire services from other networks because their business partners, families and friends are subscribed to other networks. But, that is not a problem anymore because Sun Cellular is now a member of the PLDT Group. That means Sun Cellular is connected to other networks like Smart and Talk N’ Text and other PLDT group member networks, interconnecting charges has already been eliminated making call and text charges super affordable. This move of Sun Cellular to join other networks is a good move to invite more subscribers to their networks.

Sun Cellular Chief Operating Officer Charles Lim says they will be strengthening their network coverage in areas of Mindanao to include Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Camiguin, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Dinagat Island, Compostela Valley, Sulu, parts of Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro and Davao del Sur among others . “The demand for our best-value products and services in Mindanao is immense, hence we prioritized this region in the initial phase of our network enhancement program for 2012,” he explained.

Lim added, “Sun is improving its signal strength in Mindanao to provide its subscribers wider network coverage and more reliable service especially in key areas in the region such as Davao, General Santos, and Cagayan de Oro. We want those in Mindanao to optimize their experience of our unlimited call and text service, as well as the value-for money bucket load and postpaid plans that Sun has been providing its subscribers nationwide.”

Sun Cellular has been known for its best value product offering such as the Text Unlimited 150 which allows customers to text other Sun subscribers unlimited for 30 days and the Text Unlimited 200 which also includes 500 texts to other networks aside from the 30-day unlimited Sun-to-Sun texts. “Mindanao is an important market for us. Local and national officials from the region have been sending us letters on behalf of their constituents and we’d just like to say we have heeded their call ,” Lim enthused.

You may also want to read this great news for Mindanao:

Sun Cellular Launches New Postpaid Plan 250

Following its intensified network expansion program, Sun Cellular launched its first salvo of new and better value postpaid plans, the Postpaid Plan 250 initially available in Mindanao.

“Given the immense demand for Sun Cellular”s best-value services in Mindanao, we have specifically chosen the region as our pilot area for this subscription plan offering,” says Ricky Pena, Senior Vice President for Postpaid and New Business.

For only Php250.00 per month, subscribers to this new postpaid plan includes unlimited Sun-to-Sun texts, four hours of Sun-to-Sun calls, 500 texts to other networks plus a free Samsung E1080 phone. This plan is perfect for those who want to enjoy unlimited texting and still be able to call their friends and loved ones from time to time. Also with the generous allocation of texts to other networks, this plan will also attract those who want to stay in touch but do not want to spend too much.

Sun Cellular has been the preferred choice of over 50% of new postpaid plan subscribers for the past 5 years. Its postpaid subscriber base continues to grow steadily increasing by more than 30% year over year in January of 2012 versus the same period last year.

“This 2012, we are focusing on boosting our network signal strength by augmenting and optimizing our existing cell sites, and taking advantage of synergies with our sister companies in the PLDT Group. Our extensive network strengthening campaign will be complimented with products that best suit the needs of the locals in the areas we are expanding to,” Pena revealed.

Pena also expressed his confidence on the widened coverage in Mindanao. “As we move to further establishing a more extensive network, our subscribers in Mindanao may now enjoy our best-value postpaid plans in areas where before we were not present,” he adds. “This will also benefit customers in other areas outside Mindanao as they can now get in touch with their family and other loved ones in the new areas we are now in using their Sun Cellular lines.”

The first wave of these network enhancement efforts are now being felt in the areas of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Camiguin, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Dinagat Island, Compostella Valley, Sulu, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Davao del Sur, among others.

Sun Cellular is a member of the PLDT Group.

It is again time to celebrate the annual gathering of the 7 tribes of Bukidnon and they called it Kaamulan. The 7 tribes are Bukidnon, Talaandig, Manobo, Higaonon, Matigsalug, Tiguahanon and Umayamnon. I’ve been always attending the Kaamulan Festival for 4 years in a row now, speacially during the day of the Kaamulan Festival Ethnic Street Dancing Competition. So, for those who wants to visit Bukidnon as early as today, here are the highlights of the 2012 Kaamulan Festival in Bukidnon source Bukidnon Online:

Kaamulan Festival Bukidnon 2012:

• February 16, 2012 – soft opening of Kaamulan Festival 2012 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon (the capital of the province). A “pamuhat” or Pamukalag ha pamuhat ta Kaamulan will be held at the Capitol Grounds at 8 am.
• February 24, 2012 – Grand Opening of the 2012 Bukidnon Kaamulan Festival.
• An opening ritual called Kaamulan ha Pangampu, motorcade (to be participated in by sponsors) and school band parade will take place starting at 6 am. At around 8 am, the formal opening of the Kaamulan garden show, food fest, agri-fair, bazaar, livestock show will take place. A school band competition will also be held at around 10:30 am. The registration for the Off Road competition will be held at Impasugong at 9.
• February 25, 2012 – At 8 am, a Bukidnon Seven Ethnic Groups Convention will take place at the Tulugan area, Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City. The 2nd Kaamulan Moto-Trail will begin at 8 am at the Kaamulan Grounds. Off Road Challenge will be held at Impasugong at 9 am.
• February 28, 2012 – A tribal wedding is set to take place at 8 am, Tulugan, Capitol Grounds. Meanwhile, a flowerhorn fish show will also be held at the Capitol area at 8 am.
• February 29, 2012 – At 8 am, a Tribal Olympics of the 7 Ethnic Groups will take place at the Capitol Grounds. In the evening, at around 6 pm, a show will be held at the Capitol Stage dubbed “A Night of Bukidnon Music With Bukidnon Artists”
• March 1, 2012 – A tree planting activity will be held at Barangay Kibalabag as early as 6 am. A Bukidnon native cooking contest will be held at the Capitol Grounds at 8 am. A separate section at the Capitol Grounds will be allocated for the tribal olympics of the 7 ethnic groups. The 2nd Gov. Alex P. Calingasan Moto Trail Challenge continues at Kaamulan Grounds at 8 am.
• March 2, 2012 – Catch the Piniliyapan Hu Bukidnon event, 7 pm at the Kaamulan Open Theater, Malaybalay City
• March 3, 2012 – 2012 Kaamulan Festival Ethnic Street Dancing Competition (along Fortich Street). Find a good spot along Fortich Street early! The opening of the Kaamulan Rodeo will also take place at 8 am (Grandstand). There will also be a concert featuring Manila artists, 7 pm at the Capitol Stage. A fireworks display will then take place at around 8 pm.
• March 4, 2012 – Rodeo Night at the Grandstand 7 pm
• March 5, 2012 – Chess tournament at the Bukidnon State University Gymnasium starting at 8 am
• March 6, 2012 – Kaamulan Motocross starts at 8 am, Grandstand. The Talent Night for the 2012 Binibining Bukidnon (Miss Bukidnon 2012) will be held at 7 pm at the Kaamulan Open Theater, Malaybalay City
• March 7, 2012 – Motocross Championship at 8 am, Grandstand. If you’re also interested, there’s an RC Off Road Show at the Kaamulan Grounds at 8 am
• March 8, 2012 – 7 pm, Coronation Night of Miss Bukidnon 2012 (Binibining Bukidnon 2012), Kaamulan Open Theater. Starting at 6 am, by the way, Women’s Day will be celebrated at the Kaamulan Open Theater
• March 9, 2012 – Fun Run, 5 am, Kaamulan Grounds and at 7 pm at the Bukidnon State University Gym, the BSU Chorale concert
• March 10, 2012 – 95th Foundation Day of the Province of Bukidnon. A program will be held at the Capitol Grounds, 7 am

See you there!

Since its grand opening last April 16, 2009, Missy Bon Bon Bread Shop in Rosario Drive, Limketkai Center never fail to give joy to every individual who comes in to that cheerful little breadshop. They started with a wide selection of breads, pastries and other baked goodies that travellers love to take with them as pasalubong. Now they even added another happiness-inducing creation, that chewy golden brown bun filled with sweet rich custard – Bon Bon Pastel. I just love its creamy and milky filling and I really love to share it with my family as pasalubong, to put a smile on their faces when they tasted the goodness of the Missy Bon Bon’s delightful creation.

It is sold in brightly colored boxes of 6’s and 12’s, a perfect gift/pasalubong bunch. So when in Cagayan de Oro City, please don’t forget to bring with you when you go home the blissful memories of Cagayan de Oro’s warmth and friendship, the joys and adventures experienced here and of course the Missy Bon Bon Pasalubong Box and goodies for your families and friends.

Its ensaimadas, sweet potato buns, and cheesy sponges are also among the favorites. The Missy Bon Bon’s Cheesy Sponge impressed Chef Sandy Daza, also known as a food critic. I tried it and mmm… that’s the first to come out my mouth because of the soft texture that absorbs the cheesy goodness of the product.

To give you impressions, here are the milestones so far that Missy Bon Bon have gone through:

• December 4, 2009 – Missy Bon Bon kiosk opens in the 2nd Level of Robinson’s Mall, Cagayan de Oro launching the first line of breads and gelatos.
• April 16, 2010 – Grand opening of Missy Bon Bon Breadshop in Rosario drive, Limketkai
• January 2011 – New breakfast selection was added: Maple Ham, Wild Honey Bacon, Spicy Hungarian Sausage and three different kinds of pancakes were added to the breakfast menu.
• May 14, 2011 – First ever Missy Bon Bon Trivia Night.
• August 2011 – Awarded 1st Runner-up at KUMBIRA 2011.
• October 2011 – Power Omelette, Eggs Benedict and Steak Breakfast were added to the menu.
• November 2011 – Pink Guava Roll, Spicy Beef, Café Mocha bread and Fruity Cinnamon were added to Missy Bon Bon’s line of breads.
• December 17, 2011 – Typhoon Sendong struck CDO. Missy Bon Bon was quick to lend a hand, feeding 20,000 people and providing gift pack for 1000 children on Christmas Eve.
• January 2012 – Launch of Missy Bon Bon Pastel
• February 9, 2012 – Official launching of Missy Bon Bon’s Pasalubong Box.

So don’t forget to “SHARE THE GOODNESS!” Share the New Pasalubong Choices of Missy Bon Bon.

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Press Release:

Cagayan de Oro City – February 8, 2012 – Tourists and locals who want to take tasty Cagay-anon treats with them as they leave the city now have more options, as the city’s premier breadshop Missy Bon Bon has become a go-to place for pasalubong goodies.

Any of Missy Bon Bon’s breads would make great pasalubongs, according to Henrik Yu, one of the owners of the breadshop.

But in addition to the old favorites, Missy Bon Bon has also come up with a new product – its very own pastel, a soft chewy bun with a sweet and creamy custard filling, available in boxes of 6’s or 12’s.

The classic Missy Bon Bon creations that have become popular as pasalubongs include: theEnsaimada, the Sweet Potato Bread, and the Cheesy sponge.

Missy Bon Bon Breadshop is located in Rosario Drive, Lim Ket Kai Center, and has stalls at G/F Robinson’s Cagayan de Oro and G/F Gaisano Mall.

Website: www.missybonbon.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MissyBonBonBreadshop

Contact: Sonjie Ang General Operations Manager sonj.bigbys@gmail.com 0917.706.1995

Cagayan de Oro is the start off point one-hour ride going to Dahilayan Adventure Park. It’s a Go for CDO going to Dahilayan! This once foggy farm land at the foot of the Mt Kitanglad is now a world class adventure destination not only in Mindanao but all throughout the Philippines. This was also became part of the movie “Forever and a Day” of Sam Milby and KC Conception. Tourists from all over the country and the world never missed to visit this breath-taking adventure place in Mindanao, because of its luscious mountain greenery. A park situated 4,700 feet above sea level makes your day a foggy disposition specially during the afternoon.

Mr. Elpie Paras welcomed us the CDOBloggers upon our arrival at Dahilayan Adventure Park. We were invited to be there to experience the new and improved ZipZone Dahilayan Adventure Park with more new rides and fun activities to do. We were then introduced to Mr. Benjie Paras to tour us around the Adventure Park with his truck.

Mr. Benjie showed us around and we stopped on every corner of the park from the Pine Grove Mountain Lodge as our starting point, we passed by the forest park then to the launch tower, where the 840 meters long dual zip line will start. Then we headed towards the windy area where we can clearly gaze at the peak of the Mt. Kitanglad. It was really like trekking on the summer of the mountains of Switzerland or New Zealand minus the snow-capped mountains. The scenery will make you think you are not in the Philippines. Turned around to the other side of the park where the big sign “FOREST PARK” was located and took some photos and videos as souvenir of the wonderful haven.

We then spent few minutes at the Dahilayan Gardens for a little rest and refreshments. But this is not just an ordinary garden because it is a perfect location for prenuptials photo ops and even a place for the wedding ceremony and reception. Really a stunning elevated place that awes me by the time I set my eyes on the place. The route that we followed is also the track of the ATV driving activity for 400 pesos you can enjoy the 20 minutes’ drive around the park area.

Other activities and recreations that you can enjoy aside from the Zipline are:

• Mini Boat Ski Ride
• Zorbit
• Horseback Riding
• 360 Degrees Kicking Swing at the Saddle Ridge Camp
• 120 Meters Drop Zone
• Ropes Course
• Wall Climbing

Don’t worry if you are tight on budget because I can assure you that you can still enjoy at the park even without taking on any of the activities I mentioned because you can take your family and friends with you on a trekking, camping and have a picnic under the greenery of pine trees with a cool breeze of wind. Truly Dahilayan Adventure Park is a perfect place for having quality time with your family and friends on a weekend and special events.

There has been issues lately about iPhone 4 Siri’s understanding other country’s pronounciation like the people in China, Japan and the likes, even in the Philippines.

Now, the Macapuno System in the Philippines developed the Pinoy Siri, a counterpart of iPhone 4 Siri. To better understand the Pinoy iPhone 4s users… introducing, Vangie or as most pinoys call her Ate Vangie.

Watch the video below and learn how useful the Pinoy Siri ‘Ate Vangie’ to every Filipino iPhone4s users.

Enjoy!