Beach Report: Sonrisa Vista Resort

We just recently discovered a new resort within the city of Cagayan de Oro. This resort, Sonrisa Vista Resort, opened 2 years ago and is located in Zone 6 Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City. 

The resort has accomodation rooms, function rooms and cottages. They don't have fees for the following:

1. Entrance

2. Parking

3. Shower

4. Comfort room

5. Corkage

6. Aviary entrance

7. Playground

Rates for the following:

1. Function hall - Php 5000; good for 80pax

2. Reception hall - Php 3000; good for 50pax

3. Gazebo 1 - Php 3000; good for 40pax

4. Gazebo 2 and 3 - Php 2500; good for 30pax

5. Picnic Cottages - Php 500; good for 15pax

6. F/C 1&2 - Php 1500; good for 25pax

7. Shell cottage - Php 800

Accomodation Rooms rate:

1. Bahay kubo - Php 2500; good for 5pax (12noon checkout)

2. Indian Tepee - Php 1500; good for 3pax (12noon checkout)

The requires a deposit for reserations and room charges will be collected daily. 

The resort can be contacted thru this numbers:

0916-9636892

0916-2917355

0905-3664436

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Hapsay Dalan Pilot Project

The hapsay dalan project piloted today. RTA personnel are all over dvsoria for this project. 

New rules were implemented to a more discipline and peaceful road traffic. Citizens should abide and use pedestrians to avoid penalty of Php 500 or community service and designated boxes for parking (yellow box) and no parking rules. 

The pictures below were grabbed from a Jose Edgardo Uy's facebook account. 

    Pedestrian lane with signage on the sides. Proper info dessimination. 

   Those probably needs to pay and opted for community service. 

    Task force hapsay dalan info dessimination. 

    There are still those who respect and follow the rules. 

Kudos! This is to a more disciplined kagay-anons!!! 

God bless us!

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Boyong's New Variant

Finally, my most awaited variant of Boyong's. I present to you Boyong's spicy special sauteed shrimp paste in short spicy 'bagoong' with pork. 

I am a spicy person and love to eat bagoong with anything that is fried or sourly taste. This makes me eat a lot than my normal intake. This is sinful!

Oh well! This is only in Cagayan de Oro so I brought two in Olongapo since my husband and I will be staying here for quite sometime. 

This is the 2nd bottle brought here. ^____^

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Rustan's Fresh Opening and Walkathon Details

March 16, 2013. The birth of the very first's Rustan's in Mindanao and one of the biggest in the country. In fact, this has been the 36th store all over Philippines. The Rustan's Fresh VIP night of which I was invited in was grace with the presence of the new elect Mayor Oca Moreno, his very first public appearance (a lot of firsts that night same for me), and heart stomping special presentation of Iya Villania. It was crowded with trusted Suppliers of Rustans and guests from Dairy Farm CEO.

The store will open to the public today, March 17, 2013 with a lot of their buy one take one products (We bought their grapes). Also Rustan will held a Walkathon on March 18, 2013 for healthy buddies out there. See details below.

Walk Towards the First Rustan’s Supermarket in Mindanao

Step up to a healthier living on May 18, Saturday and join the walkathon towards the first Rustan’s Supermarket in Mindanao at the Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. The event is to celebrate the opening of the country’s premium supermarket most trusted in freshness, quality and customer service. The first activity of its kind in the city, this exciting fun walk for the whole family will begin and end at the Centrio Mall, CM Recto Avenue. Assembly time is at 5 a.m. with the five kilometer (5k) walk starting at 5:35 a.m. and the three kilometer (3k) distance at 5:45 a.m.
Registration is ongoing at the La Cabana Spa and the designated booth at the Centrio Mall CM Recto lobby with limited slots available. Fees for the 3K and 5K distances are at P200 and P300 respectively inclusive of snacks, an exclusive Rustan’s Supermarket loot bag, race bib, jersey and other giveaways. The supermarket will also be open earlier at 7:30 a.m. for the added convenience and pleasurable shopping experience of participants and spectators.
Take a step towards social responsibility and go the extra mile for a good cause. Walk more and give more as all proceeds will benefit the Xavier EcoVille project, a Xavier University-led resettlement initiative for Sendong survivors.
Rustan's Supermarket will officially open its doors to the public on Friday, May 17 and will be open daily with regular store hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. With its vision to provide Quality for All, shoppers can expect fresh products and local and imported groceries with consistent value and quality. Customers can also enjoy delicious dishes at the Yum Yum Tree and delight in the healthy options of Gourmet to Go.Rustan Supercenters, Inc., a member of the Dairy Farm International Group, is the operator of Rustan's Supermarkets, the Shopwise chain of hypermarkets and Wellcome. With the addition of its Centrio branch, Rustan's Supermarkets will have 17 branches nationwide. For more information, connect with @rustanfresh on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit www.rustansfresh.com

Rustan's Walkathon Race Route

Rustan's Walkathon Details

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Republic Act 10361, Domestic Workers Act/Batas Kasambahay

A general information on R.A. 10361 known as Domestic Workers Act.

In line with our advocacy of promoting sound people management in all work settings, below is a primer on Republic Act 10361, otherwise known as the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay. Said law was signed on 18 January 2013, and a copy of which is attached below.


Who is a Domestic Worker?

A Domestic Worker or Kasambahay refers to any person engaged in domestic work within an employment relationship, e.g. yaya, househelp, cook, laundry person, house boy, etc.


A kasambahay must:

1. Be 15 years old and above
Comply with the pre-employment requirements of the employer
2. Be paid a minimum wage of not less than the following:
2.1 For NCR - Php 2,500/month
2.2 For Chartered Cities and First Class Municipalities - Php 2,000/month
2.3 For other municipalities - Php 1,500/month

An employer must:

1. Prepare the employment contract and provide a copy to the domestic worker.
2. Provide for the basic necessities (e.g. safe and humane sleeping arrangements, three adequate meals a day, etc.)
3. Register the domestic worker to the barangay´s Registry of Domestic Workers
4. Shoulder the SSS, Philhealth and Pagibig contributions of the domestic worker
5. Guarantee the privacy, access to outside communication and right to education and training for the domestic worker


A kasambahay is entitled to:

1. A daily rest period of eight (8) hours
2. A weekly rest period of twenty four (24) consecutive hours
3. Service Incentive Leave of five days (5) after one year of service
4. All SSS, Philhealth and Pagibig benefits after one (1) month of service
5. Employment Certification upon separation from the employer

For info dissemination.

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