Catch up-and-coming actress Gillian Vicencio as she shares practical tips and solutions to strike a healthy school-life balance at Globe This isKwela’s third "Study With Me” livestream event.

The much-anticipated study session will be aired on the online education community’s Facebook Page on October 26 at 7 pm.  

This isKwela is part of Globe’s commitment to equipping Filipinos with different ways to enable them to study better and smarter. It seeks to help the young and old discover learning opportunities, acquire affordable, accessible, and safe learning solutions, and connect to industry experts and celebrities.

"Globe aims to add value to its customers by helping them improve their time management skills for a healthy work-life or school-life balance. Introducing them to the necessary tools would help them achieve their personal and professional goals," said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

The young actress will be joined by This isKwela's resident expert Teacher Imman. Together they will give tips on effective time management and striking a healthy balance between professional or academic goals and being with loved ones, or even by oneself. 

As an actress and student, Gillian knows a thing or two about handling her career and school life without sacrificing any or both. She is part of the first batch of Rise Artist Studio talent agency under ABS-CBN and played the role of the beloved character Tox in the hit series “2 Good 2 Be True.” She is also known for her role as Erika Sayco in the 2018 horror movie "Eerie.”

The first two parts of This isKwela “Study With Me” featured GMA talent Arianne Bautista, who helped teach about “Product Pricing for Entrepreneurs,” and ABS-CBN Star Magic talent JC Alcantara, who spoke on the theme “Turning your Passion into a Career."

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.  

Columbia PH launched this year’s Last Man Standing Nationwide Edition Challenge.

It will be held simultaneously in 4 cities in the Philippines (BGC Manila, Baguio City, Cebu City, and Cagayan de Oro City! Here in CDO, it will be held in Ayala Centrio Mall.

So, get ready to outlast this Bigger, Better, and Tougher challenge as you compete to be the last man standing and take home the Biggest Prize ever!

There will be qualifying rounds on October 28, 2022, by going to some challenges to measure your capacity to do the challenge, and if you passed, you will get to the final rounds to compete nationwide and be the last man standing on November 13, 2022!

So, if you think you are tough enough and have the grit to accept this challenge, Click on the link to register and join: https://tinyurl.com/LASTMANSTANDING111322

Check out this video to learn more about the challenge and be the Last Man Standing!

Our Story Boutique Hotel launched something exciting especially for couples in love to create their own love story. 

So, for the hopeless romantics, lucky in love, love birds, sweethearts, etc. this is a perfect place to bring your partners for a dinner date and show them your overflowing love with each other, while enjoying a sumptuous dinner at the overlooking restaurant of the hotel.

Our Story Boutique Hotel is a one-of-a-kind Instagramable hotel with a cozy and homey ambiance, a wonderful overlooking view of Cagayan de Oro’s verdant greenery. 

They have the following facilities to enjoy:

Gazebo - an open air dining and lounge deck with indoor swimming pool. Best for private parties and social gatherings.

Eva’s Corner - A coffee shop at the lobby for quick meetings with colleagues and friends.

The View Deck - An overlooking view deck where the Love locks is located with a green mountain scenery backdrop, perfect for instagram posts.

Swimming Pool - an indoor pool that guests can use for a quick swim. It is a perfect venue for pool parties.

They also have Boardrooms and Function Rooms to cater weddings, birthday party, seminars, meetings and other indoor gatherings.

Their Restaurant is a must-try! They have SUTUKIL! Sugba-Tula-Kilaw specialty dish among others. It is an open air restaurant  where fresh seafood and other favorites are being served daily.

Come and visit Our Story Boutique Hotel at Taguanao Road, Upper Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City. It is a unique building with the famous large teacup balcony and angel statues along Taguanao Road.

For inquiries and reservations, call them at: 09171706803 / 09190943926

Send them an email at: info@ourstoryhotel.com

Or Visit their website for more info and online bookings at: www.ourstoryhotel.com

The City Government of Cagayan de Oro is set to construct the building for the city college in Zone 8, Barangay Carmen, beside the soon-to-rise CDRRMD Disaster Coordination Center next year.

However, Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy said the city college will begin offering its courses during this school year's second semester.

"Makasiguro ko labing dugay sunod tuig pero paningkamutan nako sa second semester karong tuiga. Silbi karong school year second semester, makasugod ta sa city college, bisa’g walay building dinhi," Mayor Klarex Uy said.

"Nagpasalamat ko kay nagsaad pud ang DepEd nga aduna sila’y building nga pahulaman, nga makasugod ta sa atong city college," he added.

The bulk of the possible students the city college will cater consist of the out-of-school youths and those who are currently employed but have not finished any college degree yet, according to Cagayan de Oro Technical Vocational Institute (CDO TVI) School Vocational Administrator Maria Victoria Trinidad.

At present, the technical working group for the establishment of the city college is conducting its feasibility study.

It will determine the kind of programs the city college will offer, the kind of faculty it will have, and the extent of the project development plan of the campus.

"We also want to make sure that the one who will be managing it will really bring the city college to its best form and its best service possible," Trinidad said. 

(JAS-CIO/Photo by ROD CONSTANTINO/CIO)

Globe continues to scale up its network builds and upgrades, especially in geographically isolated, disadvantaged, and conflict-affected areas to help provide connectivity to 17,000 public schools that still do not have data or internet access.

This was shared by Michael Agustin, Director for Enterprise Sales of Globe, one of the panelists at the Industry Leaders Conference on Connecting Last Mile Schools organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through All Children Reading Philippines (ACR-Philippines), Better Access and Connectivity (Beacon), and Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines (ABC+).

Agustin talked about closing the digital divide in education through network expansion and inclusive connectivity deployments.

“We recognize that the network infrastructure remains the core foundation for digital inclusion. That is why we continue to work with the government, non-government institutions and the community in addressing the inequalities of the digital divide by democratizing access, enabling platforms, and helping educators embrace technology,” he said.

Agustin noted how Globe earmarked P89 billion this year for its capital expenditures.  For the first half of 2022, it has already spent P22 billion on the construction of 572 new cell towers. An additional 1,700 cell sites are expected to be installed all over the Philippines by yearend to reach more unserved and underserved Filipinos.

At the same time, the company continues to roll out 4G/LTE across its network to further improve customer data experience.  It is also adding more 5G sites for better connectivity.

Globe also plans to build an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) backbone in Mindanao and is now in talks with the Mindanao Development Authority.

It is partnering with regional providers who are present in remote areas and is coordinating with local government units (LGUs) and communities to see how Globe can provide services and improve signal. 

“We're working closely with provinces, cities, and municipalities in identifying the areas because building towers and our network across the country really needs the help of the LGUs and the communities themselves,” Agustin said.

Aside from network expansion, the digital solutions platform is working with the Mindanao Development Authority in mapping out and identifying projects in their roadmap, especially under the people's well-being program. This includes education and health and wellness in different municipalities across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). 

“Education is very important to Globe. We believe that the students today are the nation builders of tomorrow. To uplift the lives of Filipinos, we help students, teachers, and school administrators overcome challenges by providing digital technology so that learning is continuous no matter what,” said Agustin.

He added: “Technology can level the playing field for all especially those who are at a disadvantage. There's so much to do amidst all these challenges but opportunities abound. We only need to work together as partners and collaborators.”

Globe has embarked on various initiatives to make education more meaningful, effective, and uniform across all schools in the country. It helps transform public high schools into ICT centers of excellence by equipping students and teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed for the future through the Global Filipino Schools (GFS) program.

GFS is part of a long-term partnership between Globe and the Department of Education (DepEd) meant to forward 21st Century Learning principles and ICT integration in public schools nationwide. About 414 schools across all regions in the Philippines, the latest of which are in BARMM, are provided with internet, ICT equipment, and training for teachers. 

Likewise, Globe keeps students safe and molds them into responsible online citizens through the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), a campaign to combat fake news, misinformation, and cyberbullying. The program is integrated into DepEd's curriculum, having provided access to 1.9 million students across the country.  About 15,000 teachers and 4,000 schools have participated in the program.

Likewise, the Globe e-library provides access to digital storybooks, learning videos, and other resources for free for K-12 students. Globe and TM users can access the site even without load. 

Globe also conducts free webinars for administrators and teachers in delivering the best hybrid learning experience through eSkwela. One was held in August to discuss education technologies. 

In addition, companies under the Globe Group are doing their share in contributing to quality education and livelihood. 

Edventure, an online learning platform under 917Ventures, provides virtual one-on-one and personalized tutorials for students while offering professional opportunities for Filipino tutors nationwide. 

Another 917Ventures startup, KodeGo, provides a remote training program boot camp for programmers where graduates will be matched with career opportunities through a study now and pay later model.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph. 

This year’s KUMBIRA will adopt the theme “TUBONG MINDANAW” making known local cuisine and products of the different regions of Mindanao (Regions: IX, X, XI, XII, XIII and BARMM) , as well as promote ingredients indigenous to this part of the Philippines. This year's Kumbira will take place on October 15-17, 2022 at the Limketkai Mall Atrium.

• Showcase and promote flavors and regional recipes of Mindanao cuisine
• Appreciation and application of indigenous ingredients in local recipes
• Hone culinary skills and apply new techniques and technologies in developing local cuisine
• Promote skills certification to professionalize the hospitality industry

The 26th KUMBIRA 2022 will feature:

Highlights for PRE-EVENT:

1. Kumbira Master Class 

DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2022 

• HOW TO BE A CHEF-PRENEUR by Chef Norbert Gandler

• How to open a restaurant
• Writing a recipe
• Menu/ recipe costing
• General requirements to open a restaurant or any food business

• BOOSTING SALES THROUGH DIGITAL MARKETING By Chef Laetitia Moreau

• Learn from Chef Laetitia on how to boost your presence in the Digital platform.

• MASTER CULINARY BASICS by Chef See Cheong Yan, Chef Norbert Gander and  Chef Laetitia Moreau

• Know how to prepare several dishes with different cooking methods by the master chefs.

2. Kumbira List of Competitions

A. KUMBIRA MASTER

KUMBIRA Chef Master: (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Cake Master – Theme “Colors of Mindanao” : (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Bar Master: (Live/Individual)
KUMBIRA Brew Master: (Live/Individual)

Winners of the KUMBIRA Chef Master, Cake Master, Bar Master and Brew Master will received  the following

• Champion: P10,000.00 cash + Plaque + Certificate
• 1^st Runner up: P7,000.00 cash + Certificate
• 2^nd Runner up: P5,000.00 cash + Certificate

• Kumbira Masters  TOP winners will also received one (1) unit of 2-burner gas stove with LPG tank from Solane.

B. PASTRY AND DESSERT

Plated Dessert: “Cashew & Tablea” - (Display/Team of 2)

Bread Showpiece: “Tubong Mindanaw” - (Display/Team of 2)

C. DINING SERVICE

Basket Floral Buffet Centerpiece - (Display/Team of 2)

D. CULINARY CHALLENGE

Lechon Manok Party Platter  

“Ways with Lechon Manok” - (Display/Individual)

E. BEVERAGE SERVICE

Flairtending - (Live/Individual)

F. BRAND COMPETITION

Del Monte Set Menu - (Live/Team of 2)

Winners of Del Monte Set Menu will receive the following:

• 1st Runner up: P5,000 + Certificate
• 2nd Runner up: P3,000 + Certificate
• 3rd Runner up: P2,000 + Certificate

Kumbira Registration - https://forms.gle/e9gmVkHEQZjU4sXn9

COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES

• KUMBIRA CHEF MASTER - P800.00
• KUMBIRA CAKE MASTER - P800.00
• KUMBIRA BAR MASTER - P800.00
• KUMBIRA BREW MASTER - P800.00
• FLAIRTENDING - P800.00
• BASKET FLORAL CENTERPIECE - P800.00
• PASTRY & DESSERT - P800.00
• BREAD SHOWPIECE - P800.00
• DEL MONTE SET-MENU - P800.00

3. Kumbira 2022 Official Video (TBA)

4. Official Board of Judges (TBA)

5. List of Sponsors (TBA)

6. List of Exhibitors (TBA)

26th KUMBIRA 2022 SPONSORS

PARTNERS

• DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGION 10
• CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY GOVERNMENT

MAJOR

• DEL MONTE PHILS. INC.
• TESDA Provincial

MINOR

• SOLANE LPG
• LA GERMANIA
• MONIN
• EQUILIBRIUM
• NATURE'S SPRING

ALLIED

• DESMARK
• SCPA
• PLDT
• AH FONG ASIAN CUISINE

Official Tabulator

• MOORE ROXAS CRUZ TAGLE AND CO.

Special thanks to: Congressman Rufus Rodriguez