Corndog fever comes to CDO via Crushh Landing

By MARK FRANCISCO

THE tasty corndog phenomenon was introduced to us Filipinos by the K-drama runaway hit Crush Landing on You in 2020 which has enthralled us all as we stayed at home during the pandemic. Now, Kagayanons can now taste this fave South Korean street food thanks to the show’s namesake Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog.

Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog started out a year after in 2021 in Dipolog City and small business owner Frank Vincent decided to ride on with the phenomenal K-drama hit. Frank Vincent’s investment, catapulted by his years-long experience as a baker, did not go in vain as Dipolog residents flocked his shop and ordered the various flavors of corn dogs offered by Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog. Available at Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog are crash landing (whole hotdog), cheddar cheese (whole hotdog with cheddar cheese), gamja hotdog (potato-coated whole hotdog), gugsu hotdog (Korean noodles-coated whole hotdog), original chizmozza (half hotdog with half mozzarella cheese), all in chizmozza (half hotdog and half mozzarella cheese), gamja rella (potato-coated half hotdog and half mozzarella), gugsu rella (Korean noodlescoated half hotdog and half mozzarella), chizmozza (whole mozzarella cheese), double chizmozza (whole mozzarella with cheddar cheese), gamja mozza (potato-coated mozzarella cheese), gugsu mozza (Korean noodles-coated whole mozzarella cheese), plain octo (special hotdog coated with plain dough), cheezy octo (special hotdog with cheddar cheese), gamja octo (potato-coated special hotdog), geomjong octo (special hotdog with squid ink dough), spam landing (whole spam), chizpamozza (half spam and half mozzarella with cheddar cheese) and spammozza (half spam and half mozzarella cheese). ten but who fought just as bravely for our country. We remember their sacrifice, and we honor their memory,” he added.

If you wish to upgrade for any of the following coatings, feel free to include in your order: grated cheese, melted cheese, crispy seaweeds, chicken floss, spicy chicken floss, pork floss, pork floss with seaweeds, bacon or pepperoni.

From Dipolog City, Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog has branched out to the cities of Pagadian, Dapitan and Ozamiz. Its latest branch will have a grand opening this March 22 in Oroquieta City.

But all of those localities are situated in eastern Mindanao. Businessman Frank Vincent wants to introduce Crushh Landing Korean Corn Dog here in Cagayan de Oro City and nearby areas. For those who want to franchise, please feel free to inquire from Frank Vincent through his number 09567615356. Or drop by their booth at the ongoing Big Bite festival at Ayala Malls Centrio until the 26th of this month.

In response, MGen. Romeo D. Alamillo (Ret.), national executive vice president of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP), shared in his message the program being pursued by the VFP which was kindled by the book, “Guerrilla Days in the Philippine South : 1943-1945” authored by Col Cesar Pobre with Dr. Ricardo T. Jose to honor the guerrillas.

Col Pobre, whose father was also a guerrilla, is the incumbent national president of VFP, a 62-year-old federation of more than 1,200 veterans organizations all over the country, including veterans surviving spouses, and their sons and daughters who are also affiliated with VFP.

“The book describes how there was unity among the lumads, the Muslims and the Christians, especially in Northern Mindanao, during the guerrilla days,” Gen. Alamillo said. “We are looking for historical sites where we can put up markers, and monuments, to remember and honor the accomplishments of our Filipino guerrillas. And it so happens most of them are situated along the Northern Mindanao corridor.”

“When we learned of this event, we thought this an opportunity for us to be there, because we are trying to do the same thing all over the country,” he added.

The VFP already visited Oroquieta, Ozamiz (Misamis Occidental), Marawi (Lanao del Sur), Iligan, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon in search of a suitable site for the Unity Monument.

“We would like to focus our efforts on similar museums dedicated to guerrillas. In Northern Mindanao, we would like to focus on looking for a place to put up what we call a Unity Monument,” Gen. Alamillo disclosed.

However, he stressed that the project cannot be undertaken by the VFP alone and needs the support of stakeholders, because they are looking at something like the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) in Bataan, and the Capas Memorial Shrine in Tarlac.

“We already have the concept, template and model of the Unity Monument that the whole of Mindanao can be proud of. This requires an area of around 10 hectares which can be donated by philanthropists, promotion through the local and regional tourism agencies, and the support of our senators, congressmen up the Office of the President.”

Meantime, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) expressed its support for the project through the message of Undersecretary Reynaldo B. Mapagu during the same occasion.

“PVAO supports the mainstreaming of the narratives of the heroism and valor of our heroes here in Mindanao. It’s high time that the heroes of Mindanao be recognized, rather than only from Luzon,” Usec. Mapagu noted.

Besides the aforementioned book “Guerrilla Days of the Philippine South: 19431945”, PVAO also supported the publication of the book “The Battle of Ising” by Marie Silva Vallejo, whose father was a key player in the aforementioned action.

“These are narratives written by Filipino authors through the lens of the Filipinos, rather than other nationalities,” Mapagu observed.

Not the least, the PVAO chief executive encouraged local governments to replicate activities the agency would be holding for the Veterans Week which is fast approaching this coming April.

“We are also supporting bills in Congress that will rationalize the disability pension for veterans. We’d like to increase the P1,700 they are receiving now from P4,500 to P10,000; and also working to have another bill passed to increase old age pension from P5,000 to P8,000.00,” Mapagu said.

“The living senior Filipino veterans led by World War II fighters, together with veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars, remain a priority of the federation’s assistance and benefits,” he emphasized.

For instance, Mapagu cited how a 25-bed Dr. Julian C. Montalvan Veterans Ward has already been established with the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in Cagayan de Oro City, where any veteran or their dependents can avail of all hospital services. Under a Memorandum of Agreement signed with PVAO, there will be zero billing for all confinements since PVAO will pay their bills.

PVAO is working to establish more veterans hospitals although Mapagu admits funding sources remain very challenging. However, he stressed that “No Veteran should be left behind. He/ she must not pay for their own medicines, as well as their dependents.”

PVAO also continues to award the US Congressional Gold Medal to all veterans, especially those who are still alive. The US Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award the US Congress can bestow on an individual or organization that significantly impacted the entire US National Interest.

So far, PVAO has conducted 23 awarding ceremonies for the medal to date, including one held 27 Nov 2018 with then Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana and US Veterans Affairs Dir. Tracey A. Betts and AFP, PVAO & PHIVIDEC officials at the Limketkai Center Atrium during PHIVIDEC Veterans Day.

“We would like to express our gratitude to all those who contributed to this exhibit, including the Mindanao guerillas, historians, and artists who helped bring this event to fruition. Your hard work and dedication have made this exhibit a reality, and we are deeply grateful,” said Dr. Golez as he concluded his welcome remarks.

Expelled...

from page 5

The accusation as to the mastermind of the killings was allegedly directed to Congressman Teves after two of the arrested suspects revealed a certain "Cong Teves" who allegedly ordered the massacre.

Former soldiers Joric Labrador and Benjie Rodriguez told the Department of Justice that a certain "Cong Teves" ordered the hit on the provincial governor.

Meanwhile, in a video recorded by Teves, he denied the accusation that he masterminded the killings involving the governor and eight others.

The camp of Teves has requested an extension of two weeks for his travel in the United States saying he is receiving death threats after the governor was killed.

Earlier, DOJ Crispin Jesus Remulla told the media that Teves's approved travel to the United states was only until March 9. Remulla challenged the congressman to return home and face the accusations hurled against him.

NPA...

from page 3 pang mga tao na mahihirap na katulad namin(Hopefully, they will help more poor people like us),” said Dianawan Upland Farmers Association president Rubelyn Valiete. (PNA)

Suspect...

from page 8

Mindanao, on Saturday identified the NPA surrenderers as food supply couriers Allan Lumasag and Ignacio Duntar, and Evangeline Yatar, an alleged spy.

Lumasag, who belonged to the Main Regional Guerrilla Unit of the NPA’s Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee, surrendered in Barangay Lumpanac, Imelda town at about 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Verceles said Duntar also surrendered in Barangay Lumpanac at about 10:20 a.m., while Yatar yielded in Barangay Sanghanan, Kabasalan town at about 10 a.m.

The three will be provided with assistance based on the programs of the government for NPA surrenderers. (PNA)

Filipino...

from page 4 already secured plane tickets for our Philippine trip two days after the consultation.

The eye surgeon told me to see an eye doctor in the Philippines and this is when things started to look up for lack of a better phrase. I visited Dr. Irwin Arribas at Madonna and Child Hospital in Carmen and in between conversations about our lives he checked my eyes for any abnormalities.

He got an instrument to pluck some hair from my eyelids. He explained that ever since my chemotherapy for my breast cancer, the hair in my eyelids started growing inward rather than outward. I told my American eye doctor about my suspicions then but I didn’t know that it was hair growing inward, not outward.

Dr. Arribas prescribed Erythromycin, Loteprednol etabonate and another medicine to wipe my eyes that he said was available only in the Philippines. Barely four days after using the medicines, my tearing eyes cleared up.

I was glad that I turned to Dr. Arribas for help, having him known him during my radio and TV program days in Cagayan de Oro City. He was a frequent guest in my programs, appearing on short notice despite some reservations and I loved him for that.

The successful outcome of my visit to Dr. Arribas cemented my belief that Filipino doctors are the best. Our available medical equipment may not be world class but our doctors studied the same books and underwent practically the same basic training that doctors around the world did.

Just my opinion, Filipino doctors are good, even great and my experience with Dr. Arribas is evidence of that competency.