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01/06/2024

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12/05/2024

Are you looking for a "Bahay Kubo" for your farm, backyard, beach resort, or anywhere you want to relax or unwind? Take your pick, and message us at 09154844681, or place your comments below for more details.

11/05/2024

A GENTLE REMINDER TO EVERYONE: Tomorrow, May 12, the world celebrates Mother's Day. At CDO Expats, we greet all wives, mothers/stepmothers/grandmothers/mother figures in our community, a loving, meaningful, and purposeful Mother's Day celebration! Now, to our men out there: a bouquet of flowers will do if chocolates are not within your budget.😛

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11/05/2024

Do any micro/small/medium-sized businesses in CDO need website solutions(content writing/social media campaigns/chat support (voice and/or non-voice)? Bayanihan Web Solutions is a legit, duly licensed local company that provides training and/or website solutions to propel your business/es to even greater heights in cyberspace. Please call us for your queries: 09154844681

31/12/2023

A healthy, happy, peaceful, and abundant New Year to all!

09/09/2023

Hello, everyone! This is a new hub for the weary CDO Expats where you can unwind, meet new friends, and maybe collaborate with like-minded people.

This is located a few meters away from Silvercreek Subdivision.

See you there!

Manny Villar, Chairman of the Villar Group of Companies leads the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony today, September 9 for Dear Joe Midtown in Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, the country’s first letter-writing cafe which officially opened its doors to the public yesterday. The cafe jumpstarts The Midt...

18/08/2023

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This can be YOUR story, so please heed our warning: when you leave your country, pack in your suitcase, COMMON SENSE as well.

We are not proud of the fact that SOME Filipinas give "love" for money just as some men give "love" for s*x. However, that's how things are for some of us: we teach others how to treat us.

How come, most retirees/old men prefer the "young and the restless" instead of forging real and sincere relationships with women their age, or just a few years younger? Isn't this taking advantage of the vulnerability and gullibility of the young? If you play, you will get played.

Filipinas are by nature loving and nurturing. Basically, we marry for love, and not for money, although it would be nice if you have both. lol We are loyal, faithful, and honest. Until men with ill intentions came along, taught us life's lessons the hard way, or even paid for them at a very high price.

Some Filipinas ended up dead abroad in exchange for insurance money. Some ended up brutally tortured and killed by their foreigner-husbands so they could marry someone else. Statistics are quite high on sob stories like these.

So, maybe you can't fault some Filipinas for learning how to dance with the wolves, can you? Regretfully, there is collateral damage: well-meaning YOU who came to the Philippines with the sincere intention of finding your mate, and living your happily ever after under the canopy of ...coconuts! lol

That's where your power of DISCERNMENT and COMMON SENSE can save you! Never divorce from your purse strings/credit card. Never hand in your money to someone else, no matter how many halos you imagine on top of their heads. BETTER BE WARY THAN SORRY.

If you came here to look for a potential life partner because the one you had back home didn't work, well, you could at least look BETTER. A decent woman/man doesn't frequent bars or nightclubs because they get to work the next day. A decent woman or man has at least achieved some degree of education, is quite proud of not depending on a foreigner for the basic necessities of life, isn't afraid of work, and has some values. And morale.

But if you focus on the 36-26-36, a pretty face, and the excitement of her youth, how far can these go? Better question: how far can YOU go? Soon, no matter how you camouflage your advancing years with hair dyes and supplements, old age will catch up with you. Hoping that when it does, your 36-26-36 pride and most especially, your pension are still with you.

Otherwise, you would end up like Mr. Welsh. God forbid.

You've been warned.

01/04/2023

REMINDER TO ALL FOREIGNERS WHO ARE STAYING IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND NEARBY TOWNS, MOST ESP. READERS/AUDIENCE OF THIS SITE:

Please DO NOT part with your cash without conducting research or checking out the veracity/truthfulness of a promise/product, in exchange for your cash. COMMON SENSE would tell you, you should: a) demand a government-issued ID to verify the true identity of the person you are conducting business with; b.) NEVER rely on a promise to deliver; choose a Cash-Upon-Delivery Option (you part with your money only AFTER you have received and checked the item/s. c.) demand an Official Receipt, at all times. If an Official Receipt is not available, and the other party purports to be a businessman, then he is a WALKING RED FLAG. Abort all transactions with him. Our courts DO NOT give weight to hearsays; there should be evidence that indeed an exchange happened (ex. money to a promise of delivery).

For your information and guidance.

01/04/2023

We have received reports about a certain individual scamming other foreigners using our page. WE ARE NOT IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THAT PERSON. For everyone's protection, should a similar incident happens, please report it to us IMMEDIATELY. Do not waste time, as we will not also waste time to avail of legal remedies against anyone who will besmirch ours, and this site's reputation.

We are conducting an investigation pertaining to this anomalous report/incident and as soon as we gather enough information, we will let you know re identity of this person, including his modus operandi..

For the time being, DO NOT TRUST ANYONE WITH YOUR MONEY. Feel free to message us directly should there be something you are not sure about, or if you suspect illegal activities are being conducted using our site. WE ARE NOT IN ANY WAY SOLICITING MONEY. NEVER HAD, NEVER BEEN, NEVER WILL.

If in the future, we have merch to promote via this site, you will transact with us, personally. We do not hire or encourage middlemen.

For your information and guidance.

12/06/2022

Good news, coffee lovers! Here's another destination for your caffeine needs!

The wait is almost over. TOM N TOMS, considered to be the Korean version of Starbucks is now almost done and will be opening soon its first ever branch in Cagayan de Oro City at Masters Venue, the …

03/06/2022

June is here, and you know what that means: it's time to go on vacation!

The Philippines has opened its doors to fully-vaccinated and boosted visitors, which means that if you meet these two requirements, you're free to frolic at our beaches and try our delicious delicacies.

If you have family or friends in Cagayan de Oro and you can't wait to see them this June, we're here to help you with some lodging advice.

Should you stay at a hotel or a condo/Airbnb?

If you ask us, it really depends on your needs. If you are traveling to Cagayan de Oro for business or work, you might want to stay at a location where you won't have to worry about your internet connection, power, or water. You might also want to stay somewhere where 24/7 assistance from a receptionist or concierge is guaranteed. In this case, the best lodging for you would be in hotels.

However, if you are visiting the City of Golden Friendship purely for leisure, we recommend staying at a condominium.

Hop on Airbnb and you'll find these four popular options:

If you want to stay downtown, your best picks are Centrio, Avida, and Mesaverte. The Loop and OneOasis may be good alternatives if the aforementioned condos are no longer available.

If you want to stay uptown, your best picks are GranVia and PrimaVera.

Why do we recommend these condos? One, they are all located within proximity to a mall, where you can easily shop for food and other essentials. In a city like CdeO, where streets are often busy (read: tons of cars and traffic), you would want to stay somewhere close to a mall that you can literally just walk to.

Two, we recommend these condos is because you can take a shuttle to and from Laguindingan Airport from these areas. The meeting points for airport shuttles are SM Uptown (near PrimaVera and GranVia), SM Downtown (Mesaverte and Centrio Towers I and II), and Ayala Malls-Centrio (Centrio Towers I and II). There is only one shuttle service plying the Laguindingan-LimKetKai route at this time, which is why we would consider One Oasis and the Loop alternatives if you can't find a rental at Centrio, PrimaVera, GranVia, and Mesaverte.

Any questions about accommodations in Cagayan de Oro? Let us know!

27/05/2022

Vacation season is here! Are any of you planning to visit the CDO?

Travel Advisory for Passengers Entering the Philippines
Updated as of May 27, 2022

Effective May 30, 2022 fully vaccinated and boostered Filipinos and foreign nationals are no longer required to present a negative RT-PCR or Antigen test rest upon arrival in the Philippines.

Based on IATF-approved Resolution 168, visitors must be at least 18 years old and must have received the primary series of Covid-19 vaccines and at least one booster shot.

Exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR requirement are Filipinos and foreign nationals aged 12 to 17 who have received their primary Covid-19 vaccine/s that are included in the Emergency use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration; or Emergency Use Listing of WHO. Children aged below 12 and traveling with fully vaccinated or boostered parents or guardians are also exempted from the requirement.

All types of vaccination certificates, regardless of country of origin, will also be accepted. One Health Pass is still required for all arriving passengers.

Passengers are advised to update their contact details via http://bit.ly/CEBUpdateInfo to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates.

For the complete travel guidelines, visit bit.ly/CEBTravelRequirements

09/04/2022

Great things will come your way in Cagayan de Oro as your "home away from home," AND CDO Expats as your point of contact for all things Cagayan de Oro in particular, and the Philippines, in general. It's really more fun here in the Philippines IF you team up with us. We level up to serve you better!

Please share our page with friends or relatives coming to Cagayan de Oro, or anywhere in Mindanao. Our information hub is available for both domestic/local and international tourists.

As for your real estate/accommodation needs while in Cagayan de Oro, we can connect you with our trusted company; our point of contact for all things real estate. AH Properties is owned and managed by a legit real estate professional.

Photo location: Amaya View
Paul Selibio

21/02/2022

Let us all pray for Ukraine and Russia. May their leaders arrive at a peaceful resolution of their issues, and may they avert the impending war between them which can cause senseless devastation of life and property.

31/01/2022

Planning to visit the Philippines this February? Here are the new guidelines.

If you hold a passport that is visa-free to the Philippines and you are fully-vaccinated, beginning February 10, 2022, you will need the following to enter the country:

1. Proofs of vaccination against Covid-19: WHO-verified Certification of Vaccination and Prophylaxis, VaxCertPH, and/or a digital certificate of vaccination accepted by the Philippine goverment or IATF;
2. Negative PCR/RT-PCR test 48 hours before departure to the Philippines.
3. Transaction number from OneHealthPass (OHP) created three days before your departure: https://www.onehealthpass.com.ph/e-HDC/

You are requested to monitor yourself for Covid-19 signs and symptoms for 7 days from the date of arrival.

Make sure you meet other travel requirements such as a valid passport for at least 6 months at the time of your arrival to the Philippines and a return ticket.

For more information, please visit https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/covid-19/arrivingintheph

Please note rules are different for passport-holders of other nations.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions! Stay safe, friends!

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11/01/2022

On behalf of my co-administrators, Marie and Paul, I thank every expat who has made "CDO Expats" their Facebook-Page-of-choice when it comes to relevant information about living or visiting Cagayan de Oro City. We are honored to assist you during your stay, and hopefully remain in contact with you for your next visits.

Please tell your friends about us.

Special thanks to Nora who willingly wrote this appreciation letter. And to Belle for her assistance in finding our expats safe, reasonably-priced, and nice accommodations in the City.

Please be reminded that CDO Expats does not collect any fees or solicit favors (except for your voluntary appreciation message) in lieu of any information we share on our page. Although very soon, we shall have souvenir items/merchandise for sale, you will not be obliged to make a purchase. We just want you to enjoy and feel safe during your stay here with us.

Beware of anyone who might use our page for his/her selfish monetary gains.

Again, thank you everyone for supporting CDO Expats. It's still on its "infancy stage," as we hold other jobs and try to smell the flowers too whenever we can, but rest assured we shall continue to be of valuable support and service to you.

Sincerely,

Christiene for CDO Expats

16/07/2021

What does it mean to be under the ECQ? Here are the establishments that will be affected by this lockdown category.

14/05/2021

I've been using The Globaleader products (PLUS ClassiqueHerbs) since 2013, particularly their PiCur vs. cancer. Today, I'm happy to announce that we have a new product in our health arsenal, approved by FDA. For orders, please TEXT (please do not call) 09154844681 (Globe) or 09687171956 (Smart), or PLDT (088) 557-2865 (Home), or you may send us an email at [email protected].

26/04/2021

Who doesn’t love a fragrant cinnamon roll – a decadent pastry topped with sweet drizzled syrup? When I was still a kid, my father always brought home a layer of cinnamon rolls from a local...