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Miniso's Wink Rewards Loyalty Program

Posted: 01 Jul 2022 12:12 AM PDT

JAPANESE-inspired lifestyle retailer Miniso recently launched its Miniso Wink Rewards Card loyalty program with lots of exciting perks and rewards. Now, there's more reason to check out and shop for Miniso's fun and fashionable finds.That's because cardholders get a 10 percent off on regular items upon registration, a double reward points during special days and occasions, and priority lane access when you visit the store. There are also promo of the month's discounts and offers exclusive to members only, and a 20 percent off discount on regular priced items during the member's birth month.And the good news is that the card can also be used as a Beep Card at all partner merchants and transport stations like P2P, LRT, MRT, etc. and it has the same function as the ordinary blue beep card which is reloadable and can be also used to pay at merchants/terminals that accept beep.The Miniso Wink Rewards Card which only costs P200 can be used to earn points on all merchandise purchases and redeem points for in-store credit. Customers must present their Miniso Wink Card at the cashier during check out and points will be awarded. For every P200 spent, customers will collect 1 membership point automatically credited to account after 7-10 days from the date of purchase. It can be redeemed inside Miniso stores as cash to purchase any item from Miniso (1 point = P1.)The Wink Rewards Card can only be used at Miniso stores nationwide except Miniso stores inside SM Hypermarket, Savemore, and Alfamart.Conveniently shop and earn rewards using Miniso Wink Rewards Card! For more details, visit Miniso in-store or online via shop.minisoph.com or follow MinisoPhilippines in Facebook and Miniso PH in Instagram. (PR)

From a humble youth movement to landmark legislation in Cagayan de Oro

Posted: 01 Jul 2022 12:08 AM PDT

"THE youth is the future" is often a catchphrase thrown in speeches, but seldom fully realized, let alone institutionalized in governance.The story of Cagayan de Oro City digressed from the typical narratives and took it to heart to empower the youth.A handful of Kagay-anons started 9 years ago a movement that ignited the desire for stronger youth participation in local governance.After over four years of lobbying and discussions, Cagayan de Oro passed the Oro Youth Code in 2018, a landmark legislation — considered first in the country.One of the salient features of the approved Oro Youth Code is the creation of the Oro Youth Development Office (OYDO) which serves as a leadership platform, training hub, and network all in one.In celebration of its humble beginnings, Oro Youth looks back on its major achievements with proud conviction and renewed commitment to continue what it started in this part of the Philippines.A path to good governanceUsing the data-driven governance approach, Oro Youth led the creation of the Oro Youth Development Plan 2019-2021, participated in by various youth sectoral representatives in the city. The plan articulated the priority programs and policy recommendations of the youth program of the city government.Cagayan de Oro was one of the first LGUs in the country with an approved 3-year development plan amid the dragging threat of a global pandemic.The recently-publicized CDO Youth Agenda 2022 will be used as the main data in crafting another 3-year youth development plan.The Oro Youth Development Office has made leadership training programs more accessible to the youth, particularly for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the city and other youth sectors."In the past years, the Oro Youth has, in a sense, placed several seats around the LGU's decision-making table for the youth to sit on and assert their vision for the community," said Atty. Ernesto Neri, founding chairperson of Oro Youth Development Council."This space for participation carved by the Oro Youth then allowed the various youth organizations to craft and co-create their own programs and services and advocate for progressive ordinances, and in the process, enrich their experience of citizenship and deepen democratic values," Neri added.The Youth Profiling revealed that close to 80% of SK officials in CDO do not have strong leadership experience prior to being elected and around 70% of the barangays identified the lack of leadership training among their youth.To address these challenges Oro Youth Leadership Academy (OYLA) was born, a six-month youth leadership development program for emerging youth leaders across sectors — SK, in-school, out-of-school, and young professionals.OYLA has produced 72 graduates who have undergone modular workshops on Bridging Leadership, project management tools, and communication strategies, in partnership with the Office of the Vice President - Angat Buhay Youth, Xavier University School of Education - Arrupe Educational Center, and e-Education.OYLA is the first LGU-led youth leadership development program in Northern Mindanao. Since the inception of OYLA, OYDO has invested in other capacity development programs in other thematic areas: Oro SK Academy for leadership and good governance for our SK officials; Bayanihan sa Agrikutlura para sa Kabatan-onan, Kaumahan, ug Katubigan (BAKA) for agricultural leadership and food security; Barangay Youth Empowerment Program (BYEP) which focuses on how to create, capacitate, and sustain a community-based youth organization, with the long-term goal of creating barangay youth development councils.Just recently, OYDO launched the Young Leaders for Health Program which focuses on public health governance.Innovations and initiatives by the youthThe integration of youth programs in the city government means youth-led initiatives can take form.In 2020, Oro Youth successfully lobbied and passed the Cagayan de Oro Diversity and Equality Ordinance. The team continues to lobby for the passage of the Students' Rights and Welfare Ordinance.One awarded youth-led flagship program of Oro Youth is the Search for the Most Child-Friendly Police Station, the first youth-led social audit of police stations in the country where their Women and Children Protection Desks are evaluated by a multi-sectoral body based on their case handling, facilities, and community engagement to ensure child protection and participation.OYDO also aims to organize the out-of-school youth of every barangay with their Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Program. The program was innovated to bridge the out-of-school youth towards employment and education opportunities, in partnership with City Public Employment Services Office (PESO), Technical Vocational Institute, and City Scholarships Office.Just this year, an ordinance was passed creating the Out of School Youth Development Alliance (OSYDA), a convergence of national and local agencies for employment, education, skills training, and livelihood opportunities for OSYs."Oro Youth has provided us with an effective system in local governance and at the same time it serves as a representative of the youth here in our city," said Gerryca Maagad, former PYAP focal person and current SK chairperson of Barangay Bulua."The office is not only limited in implementing projects and programs but also in assisting the Oro Youth Development Council in crafting youth policies.At present, the OYDO is working with the USAID Opportunity 2.0 Program in developing a referral system for employment, education, and skills training programs for the out-of-school youth.Leader behind the Oro YouthThe leader behind the OYDO is a believer in empowerment and sustainability.The herculean task of developing youth participation in the city fell unto the shoulders of James Patrick "JP" Santos. He was the chief lobbyist of the Oro Youth Code of 2018, a legislation that revolutionized youth participation in local governance.OYDO's best practices have inspired other youth development workers in the country to follow suit. Twelve (12) LGUs have conducted benchmarking sessions with a strong interest to replicate the Oro Youth Code, Oro Youth Development Plan, and the Oro Youth Leadership Academy, and other best practices. Four LGUs have successfully replicated the Oro Youth Code."I'd like to thank JP and his group and his co-organizers for having thought about this Oro Youth Leadership Academy," said CDO Mayor Oscar Moreno during the OYLA Graduation Ceremony in 2019."I'm glad that we are doing it here in the city to help prepare our youth as you take on a more, shall I say, sensitive role in nation-building," Moreno added.Maagad remains hopeful that JP's leadership of OYDO will benefit more youth in the city."His vision does only benefit the youth but also the local government," Maagad said. "His ideal programs and projects for the office are not only about the quantity but the quality to ensure that they are sustainable."Despite their limited resources, JP and his team have thrived because of their partnerships and collaborations with private and public organizations. OYDO has partnered with 14 orgs from the public and private sectors for program implementation, research, manpower, and funding support."JP's strength lies in his ability to translate grand visions into workable, office operations," Neri shared."This has been shown through Oro Youth's professionalism, streamlined services, and quality outputs where other LGUs have set as a benchmark and good practice."

Inside City to bring good vibes to Kagay-anons in TM Reunion Concert

Posted: 01 Jul 2022 12:07 AM PDT

WITH more than two years of being cooped up at home and missing the fun of live concerts, Kagay-anons now has the chance to jam and enjoy with their fellow music lovers as TM brings its celebrity ambassadors, artists and bands in a reunion concert on July 2, 2022 at the Pelaez Sports Complex in Cagayan de Oro City.TM is the Key Reunion Concert will be participated by TM Ambassadors Alden Richards, Seth Fedelin, Matthaios, The Juans and SB19. Joining them are talented guest artists Zack Tabudlo, December Avenue, and Cagayan de Oro-based bands Inside City and Cyber Band.Yes, Insiders are in for a fun and exiting treat as Inside City will be performing three of their original songs: "Pagitan," a song about a guy in love with a girl who's not ready to enter a new relationship as she still waits for her ex-boyfriend to come back; "Traffic," a song for couples with long distance relationship; and "Balik Tanaw," a song that shows the real story of the band Inside City.Getting To Know Inside CityInside City is a Philippine-based, Pop-Rock Alternative band from Cagayan de Oro. Formed in 2018, the group is composed of Clyde Aquino on vocals, Mark Chester Crisostomo as lead and rhythm guitar, Jay Mark Crisostomo on drums, Allan Satore on bass, and Kris Penero on keyboards.The group is known for their original music and songs, such as Tatlong Oras, Traffic and Balik Tanaw.They have been featured in several talent shows such as ABS-CBN's Your Moment and Philippine Idol, to name a few.Asked what they feel about the chance to perform in a huge live concert again after two years, Inside City said they were excited to perform on the same stage with some of the Philippines' well-known artists.They were also excited to see their fans, Insiders, again and play their original songs that will surely bring good vibes to the audience."Magiging super saya ang hatid sa atin ng TM kasama ang kanilang mga paboritong artists. Nakakaba na nakaka-excite kasi syempre matagal na naming hinihintay ang ganitong klaseng opportunity na magkaron kami ng chance to share yung mga original songs namin," Jay Mark, the drummer of the band, said.Inside City also expects that the venue, Pelaez Sports Complex, will be packed with people cheering for their favorite artists. They cited an example of their concert with Parokya ni Edgar which was attended by 23,000 individuals."Naiimagine ko na talagang mapupuno o baka nga ma-sold out early yung ticket kasi iba't ibang klase yung audience nyan, from SB19, December Avenue, The Juans, at may mga kasama ring mga artista," Mark Chester said."Sa lahat ng mga Insiders na manonood sa amin, sana wag kayong magsawang makinig, pumunta sa mga gigs namin at sumoporta sa amin kasi kayo yung dahilan kung bakit nagpapatuloy kami sa paggawa ng kanta," Jay Mark said.Inside City also revealed that they are currently preparing to create more original songs for their fans."May mga bagay kaming pinaghahandaan for our songs. Focus namin ay ang paggawa ng songs para may iambag sa music industry," Jay Mark said.TM is The Key Reunion Concert is open and free to all. For those who can't join on ground, they can still jam with their favorite artists as the concert will be streamed online.

4 CTG leaders, 14 others neutralized

Posted: 30 Jun 2022 11:55 PM PDT

EIGHTEEN communist terrorist group (CTG) members, four of whom were high-ranking leaders, were neutralized by the 4th Infantry Division for the month of June 2022.On June 17, 2022, CTG members Sarwin Ellonor Villamor and his wife Jesel Bato Salahay surrendered to the 65th Infantry Battalion (IB) at Mahaba, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte.Both of them operated in the hinterlands of Agusan Del Norte and Agusan Del Sur. Recovered from them were one cal. 45 pistol and ammunition.On June 14, a pregnant rebel identified as Charmaine Ravelo Coquilla surrendered to the 36th IB in Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte.According to Coquilla, she chose to surrender since she wants her incoming child to live a peaceful life. Her partner, Dexter Umba, also a CTG member, was killed in an encounter on April 14, 2022.On June 9, Raymart Untua surrendered to the 3rd Special Forces Battalion based in Lianga, Surigao del Sur, while on June 10, Zeth Melloria surrendered to the 30th Infantry Battalion in Bacuag, Surigao del Norte.Untua revealed an arms cache that led to the recovery of two 5.56mm Rifles and one M203 40mm Grenade Launcher.On June 8, two Militia ng Bayan members surrendered to the 65th IB. They also revealed an arms cache which contained two M16 Rifles with magazines and several ammunition at the hinterlands of Barangay Tagbongabong, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan Del Norte.On June 6, 11 remnants of a CTG splinter group operating in Bukidnon surrendered with their seven firearms to the 1st Special Forces Battalion in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.According to the military report, since January 2022, there had been 110 surrenderers yielding 76 firearms, totaling to 2,321 the number of surrendered CTGs in the AO, with a significant number already enrolled in the E-CLIP program since 2016.Major General Wilbur Mamawag, the 4ID commander, called for the other rebels to lay down their arms."They should go back to their families, avail of government programs such as the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP), and lead peaceful lives," Mamawag said.

New Face of SM CDO Uptown: The Northwing

Posted: 30 Jun 2022 10:39 PM PDT

THERE'S more to look forward in the uptown area of Cagayan de Oro as SM jump-starts its mall development project with the opening of The Northwing on Thursday, June 30, 2022.The Northwing is a four-level building that will connect to the main mall. It brings additional leasable spaces of 63 units, spreading across 8,000 square meters of food and retail space.This building house a mix of new food and beverage concepts, specialty, wellness and services.On the ground floor of The Northwing, you will find shops such as The Coffee Lab, Tiger Sugar, Magsugba Ta, Fat Chef, Pawssentials, and Batinga Animal Clinic.On the second floor, shoppers and mall goers will enjoy the products and services of St. June Optical, Enchante, Salon de Rose, Move Dance Studio, MCM Salon, 80 degrees, Skin Rev, Mich & Myl, David's, Twinhead, Smile Designs, and Llanillo Optical.The building also has over 300 parking slots located on its third and fourth floors.The creation of The Northwing is SM's response to the needs of the market in Cagayan de Oro, according to Oliver John Tiu, the vice president and head of operations-Mindanao Division of SM Shopping Center Management Corporation."Ang Cagayan de Oro City is really the logistics hub of Northern Mindanao. Base sa among market study, the market is ready for expansion," Tiu said.As its currently at its soft opening, Tiu said that SM plans to have the grand opening of The Northwing in October of this year, with 70 percent or more of its tenants opening for the public."Hopefully by October we can really open officialy the door kay kani importante maabrihan man para the people will know nga naa na ning Northwing building," Tiu said.Present during the opening of The Northwing on Thursday were Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy and Department of Tourism-Northern Mindanao Director Marie Elaine Unchuan.The SM City Cagayan de Oro uptown first opened in 2002 as the first SM supermall in Northern Mindanao. Tiu said that this mall is currently in its second phase.

Klarex Uy assumes as Cagayan de Oro City mayor

Posted: 30 Jun 2022 10:35 PM PDT

CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy has assumed office on Thursday, June 30, 2022 after the outgoing mayor Oscar Moreno handed over the city's office seal.Uy was greeted by several department heads and employees upon arriving at the city hall on Thursday. He then proceeded to the city mayor's office where he was embraced by Moreno at least twice.On June 26, Uy took his oath of office with a promise of sweeping tax reliefs for the business sector and increasing the city's scholars from more than 7,000 to 10,000. He also promised a general amnesty on all traffic rule violation fines for drivers of jeepney and motorela."Tungod sa kataas sa produktong petrolyo, atong iplastar ang mga terminal ug rota sa atong mga jeep, motorela ug taxi. Atong hangyoon ang atong mga konsehal sa dakbayan nga tagaan na nato og amnesty ang mga drayber nga adunay mga penalty sa dugay na kaayo nga panahon," Uy said during his inauguration speech on June 30.The Cagayan de Oro City Hall turnover on June 30 took place at the same when President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. took his oath of office at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila.
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