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The 1006 th Community Defense Center in cooperation with the 1 st Ready Reserve Battalion, MSU ROTC Unit and MSU Rearguards hosted the first “Nature Trek and Marches” on November 22, 2014 in Marawi City. Enthusiastic individuals from both private and government units joined the 4-hour long trek from Kampo Ranao to MSU Main Campus. The trail was a close up encounter with the nature’s goodness which made the trek more exciting and adventurous. Lt. Colonel Bienvenido Alabot, the Infantry Director and head organizer said that the objectives of the said event included the following: To develop a healthy body and a sound mind for good governance; To promote peace, unity and development through recreational activity; To  build up camaraderie among individuals and to enjoy with your peers; To appreciate the hidden panorama of Marawi City and Lanao del Sur; and To promote the MSU-ROTC and the LDS RRBn. “Our vision is by 2028, we will become a world calss army tha...

The leading fastfood chain in the Philippines officially opened its newest branch at Brgy. Tubod, Iligan City on June 7, 2013. Being the fourth outlet in Iligan, the management takes pride to offer this one of a kind branch with a modern tropical design – making it the first flagship store in Mindanao and the second in the country. “We want our customers to enjoy langhap sarap treats with good service at a more relaxed and homey atmosphere,” said Mrs. Emily Pascua , the Managing Director. The new store can accommodate more than a hundred customers with a seat capacity of two hundred forty-eight (248). It has al-fresco that allows customers to enjoy fresh air and a mini-garden for a modern tropical feel. More so, there is a separate party area with a big space which could also be utilized for functions and business meetings. “We admit that this is one of the most expensive branches in the country and we believe in the  economic progress in the city,” said ...

Tita Fannies Liempo and Chicken Haus   is set to open tomorrow,   December 8, 2012 at 3H N. Ramirez corner Sto. Tomas, Quezon City, Philippines.   Yes, for the first time, an Iligan-based restaurant reaches Manila to offer the crispiest liempo and tastiest lechon manok to the customers. It is the 10 th   franchised store, hence a total of 18 branches of Tita Fannies Liempo and Chicken Haus. “I am very excited that finally, we will be opening the store tomorrow. After the many challenges we faced during the planning stage, we will be offering liempo de lechon and lechon manok to the people of Manila,” said Mr. Maverick Rotap , the franchisee. “We congratulate Mr. Maverick and thank him for choosing Tita Fannies among others. We are also excited for this undertaking because for the first time, we have a new branch in Luzon,” said Mrs. Nilda P. Onque , the proprietor. Tita Fannies started in Iligan on November 18, 1999. From a 100-square meter restauran...

The much awaited month of December has arrived and today marks the first day of a long month celebration.   Of the many symbols that represent the yuletide season, Christmas tree tops the list. The MSU-IIT Graduate Dormitory lighted their Christmas tree at 9:00 o’clock in the evening, immediately after the decors were placed. Prof. Christian Aguado , the outgoing dorm manager led the lighting and some occupants graced the event. The dorm occupants join in the celebration of this year’s Christmas and a get-together-party will be set soon. It will be a night of thanksgiving, sharing and merry-making. Hmmm…, something to look forward to…  Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless.   

Centrio Ayala Mall will be opening its doors to customers this coming November 9, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City. Located just across Gaisano Mall, Centrio envisions to be the best destination in Northern Mindanao offering shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment venues for ultimate customer satisfaction. “Where adventure begins” serves as a tagline of Centrio – an image they would like potential customers to experience. CENTRIO is a brandname coined after “center and the river.” Its location and CDO being famous for its river serve as bases for having such a name after undergoing a massive market research.   CENTRIO emphasizes the essence and beauty of nature as they preserve 2 acacia trees within a 3.7 hectare land. It inspired the management to present a beautiful landscaped garden with acacia tree as a natural attraction in the convergence area – further including it in the logo of Centrio. “We are excited to showcase this ‘first in CDO concept’ which wil...

Alongside the national highway of Iligan City is a display of cute penguin balloons. The exhibit created a buzz among passersby, wondering what those stuffs are. Are they really for sale or are they just simply a mere presentation of cute penguins… Hmmm… For four days in a row, I always pass by the area going from Tibanga to the city and vice versa. With no exaggeration, it’s really attention catching. I kept on guessing if those are for sale or just a display. On my third day, I was seated near the driver of the jeepney and while I kept staring at the display, he shared that those are for sale, Php 65.00 for the small ones and Php 180.00 for the big ones. I then thought of a plan to buy one as a souvenir and to satisfy my curiosity about it. September 28 came and the city organized PARADA sa ILIGAN, a civic parade participated by government entities, private sectors and other civic organizations. That very long parade has caused traffic that jeepney drivers decided to ta...

Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc. is hosting the first Iligan Waterfalling Adventure Tour starting today, September 25, 2012 until September 29, 2012. It is one of the highlights of Diyandi Festival 2012 where blogger participants will explore 6 waterfalls in the city including Maria Cristina Falls, Tinago Falls, Mimbalot Falls, Dodiongan Falls, Pampam Falls and Dalipuga Falls. “We are excited to welcome bloggers from the different parts of the country and share with them the beauty of the city of majestic waterfalls,” said Ms. Xy-Za Yape , IBS President. IBS has diligently prepared everything for this great event and they too look forward for a wonderful experience in mingling with other bloggers. Good luck to all the participants!!! Discover and Experience Iligan!!! Surely, you will Like Iligan!!! Waterfalling Adventure Tour 1.0  will not be possible without the support from the event sponsors:  Tita Fannies ,  Red Planet / Calda Pizza ,...

MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology - The announcement of winners of the Street Dancing Competition was finally made during the Awards Night on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the gymnasium. Students of the winning schools/colleges took pride as they received their much coveted award. Congratulations to the following schools/colleges who made it to the top 3.  College of Education & Integrated Developmental School CHAMPION The Himag-ulaw Festival  originates from Placer, Masbate. It is a celebration for  the bountiful harvest in farming and the abundance of fish.  SCHOOL OF COMPUTER STUDIES 1st Runner-Up Lubi-lubi Festival is a celebration in Glan, Sarangani, Mindanao.  It is celebrated every 8th of October in honor to Sta. Catalina de Alexandria and a thanksgiving for an abundant harvest of coconut in the said place.   COLLEGE OF NURSING 2nd Runner-Up The  Pintaflores Festival  is a celebration held every year at Sa...

MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology - MSU-IIT Palakasan is made more challenging, engaging and exciting with the street dancing competition. Inspired to be this year’s Palakasan Grand Champion, 8 schools and colleges of the institute vie for the 1st Prize in this contest considering that it will be 10% of the total score. Street Dancing Competition was started last year where every group of contenders represented their chosen festival of the Philippines. The sense of excitement among the viewers was extraordinary that each school/college created a platoon of supporters-cheering loudly until the performances ended. The whole event truly wowed the judges and the audience. It created a buzz within and even beyond the campus that the MSU-IIT constituents and visitors await for its next showdown. Lo and behold, enthusiastic participants from various schools and colleges proudly represented a new set of Philippine Festivals –a competition set higher to a next level. This time, costumes ...