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Peaks and valleys... #StrongerThanMyAdversity

  I am Rosanna Lim, and I am #StrongerThanMyAdversity. For those of you who know me personally, you probably already know my journey and all of the ordeals and struggles that I've had to overcome. But for those who don't – in my life, there have been a lot of peaks and valleys, and it's been a giant roller coaster ride. It all started for me at a very young age, when our family business at Limketkai Center closed down. It was then that I saw my parents struggle financially, emotionally, and psychologically, which eventually led to their separation. For someone who grew up well-provided for – home, food, education, and all that, it was such a pivotal moment in my life. I had no idea what was going to happen next. Our family didn’t have a fallback plan at the time. So I witnessed my parents do all that they can to provide for us. They tried to get back up by selling majority of what we had just to get by, but we continued to struggle. At the time, I remember being told I migh
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Cagayan de Oro Road in South Korea

  Here is a closer look at the Cagayan de Oro Road in Gwangyang, South Korea.  Mayor Jeong Hyunbok named a street after Cagayan de Oro to strengthen cooperation and exchange and to honor the sisterhood of both cities. Image clip from  Miskimpoyu , a Filipina based in Korea posted a video on Youtube regarding the said street. Video below: "Cagayan de Oro Road is a 4-lane 1.36-kilometer-long riverside street in a commercial district some 10 kilometers northwest of Gwangyang Port." - CDODev
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Travel Requirements for Cagayan de Oro City - Region 10

These travel requirements are applicable under Cagayan de Oro City’s current MECQ status. INBOUND TRAVEL UNDER MECQ (Coming FROM OUTSIDE REGION 10 Areas) For essential/indispensable travels, APOR ( A uthorized P ersons O utside their R esidences) and ROF/OFW, the same basic travel requirements/to-dos apply. REQUIRED (INBOUND): 1. S-Pass Registration ( https://s-pass.ph ) 2. OpCoorS Registration (Barangay Coordination) ( https://services.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/cdotabangtravelers ) 3. Higala QR Code ( https://higala.cagayandeoro.gov.ph ) NOT REQUIRED: - Swab Test Result (Negative) - Medical Clearance Certificate - Acceptance Letter FOR PASSERS: Coordinate with your final point (LGU) destination for their specific requirements (basic is the S-Pass with specific point of destination/LGU - not Cagayan de Oro) ----------------------------------------- ::: TRAVELERS FROM MISAMIS ORIENTAL, REGION 10 ::: Make sure that the purpose for entering Cagayan de Oro is ESSENTIAL . There are established
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Register: National ID - Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in Cagayan de Oro City

STEP 1 (National ID - PhilSys Online Registration) Click this link: https://register.philsys.gov.ph/#/eng STEP 2  - PLEASE BRING ORIGINAL COPIES OF ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS They will collect the following biometric information: - Front – facing photograph - Iris scan - Finger prints Cagayan de Oro City Registration Centers  (RC) are located in the following: Fixed Registration Center 1 at Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office 10 (PSA-RSSO X) at Limketkai Center  CityMall Iponan CityMall Bulua SM Uptown (3rd Floor) SM CDO Downtown Premier (5th Floor) Lumbia (Centro) Pagatpat (Brgy Hall) Each Registration Center handles only a limited 200 clients per day. Registration is  until December 31, 2021. TIPS: GO EARLY Don't forget your Brgy. Exit Pass and QR code Face mask, face shield, alcohol Bring your own ballpen Food and water (you will fall in line but seated) Bring a book, a magazine or your phone you can play with while waiting Other tips:
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Simultaneous Clean-up Drive by Streetby Delivery Riders and Employees in celebration of Earth Day 2021

In celebration of Earth Day, StreetBy - a Filipino-made and locally-owned mobile lifestyle application, proudly spearheaded their first-ever Clean-up Drive that transpired April 22, 2021. It started 6AM and ran simultaneously in three major cities where Streetby is situated: Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Malaybalay.  The objective of the initiative is to raise awareness about waste reduction and management and other environmental concerns that needed to be looked into. Safe health protocols were strictly implemented during the activity. Temperature checking, social distancing and with masks on. CEO and Co-founder Rhey Minoza expressed his gratitude towards the full support that was given by the Local Government Unit of all three cities mentioned above as well as the employees, most especially the riders who took part in this environmental cause.  “May this activity remind us that most of the environmental damages that we are experiencing today starts from mankind's consumption: what
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CDO Homegrown Hot Patties Phils. expands to Alubijid!

10 years ago, a couple Ralph and Aching Rara started a food cart business using a sidecar and named it Burger On Wheels. They started just going around to sell but found a spot near a school in Bulua where they started to flourish and stayed there for 9 years. Fast forward today, they now have a branch open in Nazareth along 8-21 sts. corner chams, just a few meters away from the mosque. They are available in FoodPanda and a franchised branch just opened in Alubijid today! Opol branch will open on the 27th of February!  All their menu items are certified Halal. They are known for their spicy double pattie burger with egg, flavored fries, and their variety of milk teas. For orders, here's a glimpse of their menu:
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Recreate Christmas 2020 with Globe - New Exciting Gifts & Promos this year!

Globe aims to recreate Christmas we all love, uplifting the lives of Filipinos and rekindling Christmas cheer in everyone's hearts underscore this year's Wonderful World of Globe (WWG). Globe has adapted to our current situation and created wonderful surprises for all of us staying at home this season. From household needs to students, gamers, and the gift-giving. Quick overview below:  Download GlobeOne App for exclusive surf promos and bonuses for Globe and TM subscribers. Online grocery shopping has been made easy with new partner Puregold who delivers right to your doorstep and payment is accepted via GCash.  WiFi2Teach supports the DepEd’s Distance Learning program through the donation of Globe Prepaid WiFi modems.  New partnership with HBO GO, can stream or download HBO Originals, HBO Asia Originals, Korean and Chinese dramas, Hollywood blockbusters, hundreds of hours of kids and family content and more  Cash Send Aguinaldo, enabling users to send digital gift envelopes. 
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