Misamis Oriental Journal (MOJ)
Our Story, Our Place, and Our Journal
Back when all things were normal and before the COVID-19 pandemic, did you ever try to stop your car in front of the school, get off from the vehicle, and put your right palm on your left chest while singing the national anthem? Did you ever stand against the movie viewers in a movie theater and put your right palm placed above your left chest to sing the national anthem? Did ever you participate... [Read More]
Traveling outside Misamis Oriental has been rewarding. It gives you time to relax, sit down, and unwind. It makes you recharge a hundred percent from the ultimate boredom due to COVID-19 and the mind-numbing protocols. Despite this, you can pick your favorite places if you like. You can have Coron and El Nido in Palawan or the famous Samal Islands and Siargao. Now, take your pick because I am... [Read More]
Looking for a beach resort can only be a click away. Most resorts have Facebook pages that customers, guests, and visitors can check up on to book their visits. They scout first, reserve their slots and visit these resorts for their adventures and escapades. Sicolon Cove Resort is in Mauswagon in the town of Laguindingan in the province of Misamis Oriental. It is just thirty minutes away from... [Read More]
Finding jobs in the Philippines is seriously challenging. You can’t land on your dream jobs - the ones you dreamed of in college. No jobs are available. Somehow, you have to compete with those who are highly qualified for the jobs. Without your transferrable skills, you can’t rival them. Like you, many others still look for jobs. Try to imagine the statistic: 40% of 111,046,913 Filipinos... [Read More]
Are you looking for a vacation resort in Cagayan de Oro? Don’t fret. Stargate Dream Vacation Resort (SDVR) positions itself in the bustling metropolis. It offers more than you expect – the outdoor pool, the restaurant, and the panoramic spot for individual (selfie) and group (groupie) photography. Do you know where SDVR is? Stargate Dream Vacation Resort doesn’t give you much trouble.... [Read More]
Traveling around the different places in the country seemed to be my cup of tea. Incapable to pay for my transnational travels, I rather chose to stay local. Besides, my parents didn’t want me to travel internationally. Scared of strangers in the middle of nowhere, my parents want me to avoid meeting and talking to strangers. Talking to strangers, for them, would be weird. Under no... [Read More]
Rabiya Mateo is a woman of aspiration. Her dream is to win Miss Universe, a beauty pageant that can change her life and promote her advocacy in life. She hopes to change her life like all the women of her age. And yes, she is here at the Miss Universe Pageant to fulfill her dream. Winning Miss Universe is remarkable. As all candidates vow to do their best features and wish to win, Rabiya Mateo... [Read More]
It was May. It would be the same month as this one. As usual, my friends and I decided to have a wet picnic - to eradicate stress. We knew we liked a dry picnic because we could go camping, mountain climbing, and trekking; however, this time, we could not explore the places listed in our bucket list. It was totally different. Years ago, we decided to take some trips. However, we ended up... [Read More]
The global pandemic has caused us nightmares. We become emotionally distressed and wrecked thinking that we lose everything – jobs and start-up businesses as our means of survival. For months now, we do not know what to do. We keep on waiting for relief packages from the Philippine government. ... [Read more]
As a Filipino Freelance Academic Writer, I work hard to earn a living. I spend much of my time typing at the working table with a high-in laptop in front of me and a Starbucks coffee on the side, while sitting on a stunning swivel chair. However, writing online does ... [Read more]
Most young professionals these days are competing with one another to obtain the job positions in the prominent brick-and-mortar institutions. Unfortunately, some of them cannot land on their dream jobs. They only work on some fast-food chains and restaurants despite their undergraduate degrees. Of course, you can imagine how young ... [Read more]
The famous Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is the same as anybody with a complex personality. Some people around the world know that he is a philanthropist, spiritual and religious leader, and author. He works tirelessly for crafting accord between the body, mind, and spirit. His Isha-foundation allows him to spread his ... [Read more]
Home-based jobs are not only for moms and single moms. There is no specific study that only mothers are pre-wired into home-based and online jobs. It can be quite odd to think that the Internet is only for women and moms alike. The truth is, men and fathers can, also, ... [Read more]
Leaving my language lecturer position in both private and public colleges and universities has always been bloodcurdling. At first, I feel the same sentiments of people who get fired with their jobs. At least, for me, I quit. That makes my entire storytelling different and unique. Of course, I will ... [Read more]
