#dti julie

[topfsecret]

Dress to Impress Lana Lore: Thoughts on Nurse Julie

Post Date: 1 November 2024

with special thanks to youtuber callmehhaley for her video "SECRETS In The LANA LORE QUEST & Breakdown! *STORY EXPLAINED?* | Dress To Impress Halloween Update"

warning: discussion of ableism, mythology, and death

so, ummm........ Lana Dress To Impress was a Greek Mythology nerd.... umm... you think she'd play Hades Game? You think she'd main Aegis since it's an in-game item?

Despite our liking Hades Game, we ourselves are not nerds for ancient greek mythology (currently obsessed with Japanese myths atm) so please pardon any inaccuracies.

The (Possibly Romantic) Tragedy of Nurse Julie

ANYWAY, in all seriousness... Julie didn't just pity Lana, she relates greatly to Lana due to their similar ages (teen to young adult - they're there for a year).

But most importantly, Julie also was a genuine friend to Lana (maybe she even had a crush on her*) - her constantly going against hospital rules to sneak in cookies into Lana's room, had a picture of her and Lana in her office, and even bring flowers (anemone, to be exact) to let Lana experience the spring outside.

*Re: Julie having a crush on Lana comes from the flower symbolism of anemone flowers. This is just from a cursory search - Aphrodite (the goddess) fell in love with a mortal man, Adonis, and when Adonis died, her tears that fell into his body grew anemone flowers. Thus, anemone became a symbol of tragic love/romance.

It can be mapped easily: Julie as Aphrodite, and Lana as Adonis. They can never be together, since Lana is doomed by Agamemnon. Lana, who's been dealing with Agamemnon for a while at this point, knows that he's causing Julie to hallucinate and get physically sick because she dares to help Lana.

So Lana told Julie to get out as soon as she saw Julie change. But Julie, being a nurse, probably didn't believe in ominous, vague warnings of a patient - and ableism (both internalized and in the medical field) makes her hesitant to leave.

After all, hallucinations are "crazy". While Lana is "crazy", she is "getting better". So, Julie herself fears telling others about her own hallucinations due to the stigma - if she's found out as having hallucinations, she could lose her job. She also doesn't want to "make her friend crazy again" ("I don't want to jeopardize her [Lana's] progress"), not knowing that the hallucinations of the two girls came from the same person.

(Lana knew. That's why their love is tragic.)

Not to mention, Agamemnon is influencing Julie into thinking that Lana doesn't care about her (the tape has Julie insult Lana - "obsessively reading those stupid mythology books" and thinking that Lana didn't have her best interests in mind - "Lana told me I should quit. She must be jealous of me. I don't believe her when she says she cares about me.")

Julie then said, "I'm always angry. I look and smell different. I don't know what's happening to me. But I'm scared."

Just when Julie is at the peak of vulnerability, Agamemnon reveals himself to not be a mere hallucination after all, and threatens her into compliance: "He said that he's going to make me suffer, and it's Lana's fault."

And the tape ends with this:

"It's not my fault for loving her. Lana was right this entire time. She was never crazy. But she's gone now - she's free!

If me turning into a monster will satisfy him, and protect her, then so be it. I'm sorry Lana. I promised I'd come visit you after you got out.

He said if I give into it, he'll leave you alone. I have to protect you, Lana. I hope one day, you'll forgive me."

Agamemnon is using classic abuse tactics - isolating Lana from allies (her parents, Nurse Julie) here.

But... youtuber callmehhaley still had one question: why Lana?

That, my dear readers, will be answered in my next post...

TopfSecret's Lana Lore Tag

[clegfly]

Holy shit I can’t believe they added lesbians to DTI

[dayz72]

Me and my bestie nicknamed nurse Julie nurse baddie because gosh dangggggg

[qwerrrhi]

is my oc canon now guys

julia psychologist being POSSESSED

[ericscroptop]

Video Games

✧ pairing: bf! juyeon x gf! reader

✦ genre: fluff (THIS IS SO SILLY IM SORRY)

✧ warnings: cursing, death (in the video game) teasing, pet names, kissing, insinuation of a praise kink, suggestive, brief mention of reader and juyeon’s memories of sexy time, might be a tiny bit cringe LOL

✦ word count: 2.1k words

✧ synopsis: headcannon of you and juyeon playing dti together because he would soooo play with you

✦ note: this is specifically about the dti halloween update lana quest so if you don’t play dti i am so sorry but i wanted to write this so bad bc in my mind, juyeon plays dti with me <3

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“Mama, a nurse Julie behind you.” you joked to your boyfriend, eyes focused on your own monitor while you located the remaining maps. You two were lying on your stomach over his bed while playing on your own laptops.

Though, a couple seconds after saying that, as if on cue, the sound of the nurse shrieking comes from Juyeon’s laptop. Meaning she was indeed behind him, and killed him.

“Damn it! I can’t even get upstairs without her coming for me.” Juyeon groans. You couldn’t resist laughing at him dying, making his lips form into a pout from your teasing.

“I told you I’d do all the work. Just stay put now for your own sake.” you voiced, shaky as you stifled more laughter that threatened to break.

He pouted at your teasing and words, sighing hard. Luckily, you yourself have already completed all three chapters of the Lana Lore quest. But you wanted to share and introduce the challenge to Juyeon. It’s amusing seeing him navigate the game and teaching him how to play.

Especially when he cursed and became deeply frustrated. It was very reminiscent of how insanely pissed you got during your numerous attempts— specifically during chapter two.

Though, you’d consider yourself a pro now. So being on that side of the spectrum had you kekeing in watching him be such an amateur.

“It’s not funny.” contrary to his statement, his voice trembles with choked back laughter of his own. Ah, but it seems like it is, huh?

A hand of yours maneuvers to his back, running it up and down empathetically.

“Stop pouting you big baby. We’re almost done anyways.”

Juyeon sighs, listening to your words and staying put. Usually his demeanor was surprisingly calm while playing games, but for some reason, this was testing his patience more than it should.

His head leans towards your space, now bearing the weight of his head on your shoulder. He momentarily abandons his laptop to watch you move towards the location of the last map piece.

“I thought this was supposed to be a fashion game. All this for some clothes?” he huffs out.

“And to get Lana back! Lore for a fashion game is insane but you have to admit, it’s lowkey fun.” you casually picked up the last map, grinning now that you can access the Medical Wing. Juyeon moves his head, returning his attention back to his own screen.

“Okay, so this is the part where we have to run away from the nurse. This literally took me forever to complete at first but you can hold down the shift key to sprint. Just follow the red smoke and don’t bump into stuff.” you advise your boyfriend, a bit anxious inside that he might not complete it during his first attempt.

“I’m toast.” he shakes his head with defeat, baffled that there’s still more left in this chapter. He honestly wanted to return to the regular server and play dress up as a duo. Intense games were fun, but this was getting ridiculous.

“Dude, you got this! This is arguably the hardest part but I believe in you.” a hand goes to his shoulder, giving him a shake of encouragement to lock the fuck in. His head is faced down within his hands, pretending to be dramatic and avoid your gaze out of protest.

“Juyo… I’ll kiss you if you beat it.” you sing-song, and of course, that gets him to perk up. Your words get those cutesy lip corners of his curving more prominently, accompanied with a blushing of his cheeks at the bribe. He could never decline any invitation of affection from you. Man was a lover boy.

“You better.” he turns to you, giving you a look that suggests you better keep your word— or else.

“Promise. Now, you ready?”

“Let’s do it, baby.” his response has you all giddy inside. Simply playing a game with Juyeon was so wholesome and cute. It’s adorable seeing him play or participate in things you were interested in, even if it’s a “girly” fashion game with unexpected lore.

“Let’s fucking go!” you hyped both of you guys up as you opened the door.

It’s comical the way you both straightened your shoulders as the game music got intense, assuming position to fully concentrate. When it’s time to start moving, each of you stay focused, not bothering to even glance at the other person or their screen.

However, there wasn’t complete silence during this period.

The air was thick and taut, filled with suspense. You were both equally invested, even if this was your nth time doing this.

While running and sprinting, you threw out dramatic yelps when you’d accidentally run into an object. You recovered just in time, but the pressure was high no matter how many times you completed this, especially with a newbie player by your side.

Juyeon practically held his breath in while he navigated the path, your outbursts and minor cursing not bothering him one bit. You had a tendency to be a bit loud during games; He had grown used to it.

You and Juyeon happened to be the only ones playing in this server. You allowed your vision to dart just for a second towards the side every now and then to make sure he was still alive.

The screams of the nurse were repetitive and occasionally close, but you reached the finish line of the door first, snapping your fingers enthusiastically since you passed.

Juyeon was still in the middle of being chased, so you switched your focus to his screen. You didn’t dare make another peep, practically on edge to see if he succeeds.

But when the door is in sight, you absolutely have to say something out of excitement.

“You’re almost there!” you pepped up, mouth gaping in wonderment once he ended up finishing alongside you.

He lets out a sigh of relief, eyes crinkling at his achievement.

“Holy shit, you did it! I’m so proud of you!” you sit yourself up and put both your hands up in front. Juyeon follows suit, giving you a double hi-five and then clasping your fingers within his, shaking them eagerly with his tongue out in between his teeth.

“It literally took me a couple tries to run from her. That’s so unfair.” you sulked and tried to pull your hands away to continue on, but Juyeon kept a tight hold, refusing to do so.

“You’re what of me? Hm?” he decides to tease you, not letting what you said before that go unnoticed, attempting to get you to commend him again aloud for completing a silly game task. It was so precious seeing and hearing you so thrilled out over his victory.

“Praise kink alert!” you blurted out, laughing and casually teasing him back.

Your hands are still within Juyeon’s grasp, and he gives them a gentle squeeze, feigning offense and lets out a scoff.

“Oh, baby, let’s not even get into that discussion. We all know you’re the expert on that.” with that, he’s got a grin on his face like a cheshire cat. You walked yourself right into that one.

His counter has your mind immediately replaying the breathy, salacious things he’d say during the deed and other similar activities. You’ve been together for quite some time now that he knows what you like. The way your body responded to sweet praises and compliments was engraved into his mind.

You can’t deny that you loved being complimented and flattered by your one true love.

“Whatever.” you whined mixed with laughter, not even going to bother defending yourself because it would be a quick loss.

Juyeon smirks, always getting a kick out of flustering you.

“So where’s my reward?” Juyeon says, changing the subject once he remembers your promise.

“We still have one more chapter to complete. You don’t get Lana and the stuff until we finish all three.”

Hearing something completely different than what he was referring to has him giving you a look of impatience, allowing a chuckle to slip through. It’s even more comical because he could tell you genuinely forgot.

“I don’t mean that! I mean…” he pauses for a moment, dropping those hands of yours to move his dominant hand up towards your face.

His orbs appear playful, eyeing your features with curiosity and attachment to you.

“Where’s the kiss that you promised me?” his eyes don’t break away from your face, gleaming gaze drawing you in, unable to look away.

More so when he starts to thumb faintly at your cheek.

By each second that passes, your demeanor is becoming softer in a way where you’re growing meek and bashful. He patiently waits for a proper answer, eyes concentrated all over your face, connection towards you practically magnetic.

His charms make it ridiculously difficult to ignore and refuse his efforts of giving him what he wants. Truthfully, you could never deny a kiss from Juyo. You’d be a fool to do so.

As weak as he makes you, your tongue comes out strong to respond to him.

“Come and claim your prize then.” you bite your bottom lip, not helping the smile that presents itself from allowing yourself to say that flirtatious line, face heating up like blazes.

Juyeon immediately matches your smile in hearing that, still thumbing your cheek as he leans forward to attach his lips to yours.

They encounter one another with tenderness and bliss. Each of your smiles are felt pressed together, slowly fading to kiss properly.

A beautiful blend of appreciation and attraction is behind the kiss. It’s languid and gentle, time taken to truly spread the larger than life feelings of romantic, emotional connection.

This moment feels safe. You always felt warm and comfortable within his presence.

One of his hands holds dearly onto your chin, thumb still lazily stroking that full cheek of yours. Your own hands roam over your thighs as you begin to feel dreamy in love, trying to remind yourself that this scene is oh so real.

It was all innocent and sweet. He’d allow his lips to stay put against yours, smiling like a goofball when your lips remained stilled together. Then, he’d pull back just a small amount, you two exchanging looks of utter content before leaping in for perky pecks. Kissing Juyeon is always fun and left you eager for more.

Though unfortunately, it’s impossible to remain glued to his lips forever. Albeit, you’d argue kissing him is like oxygen for you, needed to carry on with life.

He nips at your lower lip teasingly before deciding to separate. Pure, visible radiance is reciprocated through one another’s features, paired with tinted pink cheeks.

You tuck a strand of your hair behind your ear, trying to calm down your heart and brain that’s malfunctioning and whirling due to the kiss.

While he smirks at you, you notice your screens have gone black, enough time passing of inactivity for the devices to do so. That reminds you of the joined mission that is yet to be completed for Juyeon, momentarily distracted by the mini celebration you just shared.

You reach down over to drag your fingers to the touchpad of your laptop, screen waking up, displaying the catacombs of the third chapter.

“Okay, let’s get back to work.” you grinned through your words, attempting to dial down the playfulness between you two to get back on track.

His eyes follow yours towards your screen, then back to you returning to your position from earlier.

“There’s more?” he’s wide-eyed while you give him a look that screams: “Are you kidding me?!!?”

“Yes! I literally told you earlier. We finish off with a maze and short battle.”

Juyeon begins to copy your current pose, laying on his stomach next to you. The only difference is that he folds and crosses his arms in front of him, creating a makeshift pillow to rest his head over.

A grumbling noise comes out of him, similar to a cat purring. He’s ready to move onto something else, wanting to just lay with you and focus on nothing other than you. He loved playing different kinds of games with you, but frankly, that kiss turned his attention to now wanting more of you in a relaxed manner.

You sigh heavily, really wanting him to finish this challenge for your entertainment. A hand travels to his head, raking through his soft strands. His head stays put, enjoying your peaceful physical touch.

Guess you oughta bribe him once more.

“Come on baby. More kisses and cuddles are waiting for you when we finish.” your fingers playing with his hair don’t stop as you use the cutesy voice (reserved only for him) that you’d pull out when necessary.

And without fail, it succeeds. His head lifts up, immediately fighting a smile after hearing some of his favorite words. Nonetheless, it ultimately turns up.

“Promise?” he can’t help but use his own gentle, cutesy voice in return, eyes kittenish.

You could practically melt.

“I promise, Juyo.”

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[elusiiev]

DRESS TO IMPRESS!!

i pretty much NEVER do a full page covered like this in my sketchbook since the pages are big, but ive been playing dti a lot lately and really loved the art and the characters from lana's quest, so i decided to draw them in my style!!!!

the poses are pretty standard since i based the drawing off their sprites (except nurse julie, i based hers off a picture of her and lana) but its still a lot of people so im quite proud!!

ive played this quest way too many times after beating it and i still cant get over we live in a world where well known internet cover artist is providing voice lines for a ROBLOX GAME. dawg when i saw annapantsu in the credits i almost shit my pantsu /j

[cupideya1314]

Lina the other Nail Lady

Let me tell you a story of Betrayal ~

AAAAAAA I finally finished drawing Lina huhuhu So tell me ya'll how's the Halloween Update? I think the update is Fireee 🔥🔥🔥 but like I super hate the bugss but everything else I had a lot of fun with Ramble Belowww

I love the new clothes, and the poses I took so many pictures huhuh it's so impossible for me to draw them all now hahahah The Lana Quest, I played with my friends and that was really fun though ngl chapter 2 was horrendoussssssss I hate Nurse Julie so muchhhhhh And that Lina Boss Fight song? AMAZING FREAKING ANNAPANTSU WAS SINGING IT MAN THAT SONG IS LIKE A HYMN I CANTTTT

So yeah, now I'm hype for winter update lols I really love to make more art for DTI cuz it's just full of creativity and diverse stuff to draw sadly there's a lot of stuff I wanna draw and irl stuff in the way and motivation so

[squeliy]

Annie's Intro

hey!

snoopy, lover girl, miffy, sea creatures, stars moon and sun, overwatch obsessed, swiftie, dti player, theatre kid in the making, art kid, christian, K-pop lover, k drama enthusiast, smiski, lulu the piggy, reader, holly jackson's biggest fan, taylor swift, newjeans, beabadoobee, beach bunny, tyler, the creator, lyn lapid, gracie abrams, Maisie peters, joe hisashi, laufey, clairo, olivia rodrigo, red velvet

gilmore girls, jane the virgin, brooklyn nine nine, anne with an e, snowdrop, soundtrack 1, soy luna, bia, gossip girl, the inheritance games, the naturals, pjo and hoo, aggtm, rogue one, howls moving castle, spirited away, princess mononoke, the hunger games, julie and the phantoms, young sheldon

Happy almost holiday time <3

[stxph-artist]

can’t sleep so I’m listing down which of my listener ocs would play dti

Doe (Slash)

Jay (Intern)

Jamie-Lynn (Sparks)

Julie (Gem)

Rose (Honey)

Teagan (Bug)

River (Darling)

Layne (Bunny)

Angie (Detective)

Jo (Boo)

Eli (Angel)

Aspen (Casper)

Naomi (Star)

Ace

Delilah (Hot Stuff)

Autumn (Starlight)

Elodie

[topfsecret]

Dress to Impress Lana Lore: Why her?

Post Date: 1 November 2024

special thanks to youtuber callmehhaley for her video "SECRETS In The LANA LORE QUEST & Breakdown! *STORY EXPLAINED?* | Dress To Impress Halloween Update"

also thank you to youtuber izzzyzzz for her video "The Dress To Impress Horror ARG Explained"

For my thoughts on Nurse Julie from the Halloween Update, feel free to visit TopfSecret's Lana Lore Tag!

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Why Did Agamemnon Choose Lana?

At first, it's easy to say that Agamemnon symbolizes the predatory people in the fashion industry. The early Lana lore cements this interpretation. Agamemnon's minions exploited Lana's sickness, roping her into a job so she can pay her medical bills, before trapping her in the whole Awakening business.

But the Halloween Update reveal that Agamemnon may have caused Lana's illness in the first place is... wild. It doesn't undo the above interpretation, especially with the shadowy cult stuff. But why Lana? Why not take someone who's already got a terminal illness? There's plenty of desperate people to take advantage of in this age of capitalism.

The song "Temptation" may have the answers. It's reaching a little bit, but please bear with me!

Let me tell you a story of betrayal Between two people unalike There was a goddess, who was immortal against a jealousy of a warrior and when the time came for a judgement There were more wrongs than a right There was no solace, no immunity banished from who he used to be

So, there's precedent in greek mythology of mortals being punished for wanting to surpass/being better than the gods, for example Arachne - being turned into a spider for defeating Athena in a weaving contest. There's also precedent of mortals being punished for cheating death (wanting immortality), as in the case of Sisyphus - doomed to push a boulder up a hill for eternity because he trapped Thanatos (personification of death) and prevented him from taking Sisyphus' soul.

So it's not a stretch to say that Agamemnon isn't a new figure. I can't say if he's literally mythological Agamemnon, but he could be? From wikipedia: "Agamemnon has slain an animal sacred to Artemis, and subsequently boasts that he is her equal in hunting."

ummm... yeah. That's punishment material, babey. A warrior (well, hunter) of sorts being jealous of Artemis' immortality... makes sense, but not quite.

Regardless, in my opinion, DTI Agamemnon is old enough to have been jealous of a goddess' immortality, trying to get it, and then being punished for it. I'm guessing his punishment is being denied a physical form, doomed to be a ghost forever (since he wants immortality so much). My rationale: he's seen as hallucinations and dark shadows in the Halloween Update, which is probably the earliest chronologically (since it talks about Lana's leaving her house and her hospital days).

He only got a physical form after sacrificing multiple souls (seen in the earlier updates), such as the Fortress Security Footage #1. It's not his "ultimate" form, though, which is why he keeps trying to get more sacrifices.

For the temptation in his heart His life was doomed right from the start He wanted more than what he got But it was locked away

Well, duh. Immortality is locked away from mortals for a reason. If his life is "doomed from the start", it could be that DTI Agamemnon is based on (or is actually) mythological Agamemnon, where his entire family has been doomed due to the actions of his ancestor, Tantalus.

Obsessed with immortality He wanted to live eternally Wanted to make himself a God and now he's locked away

This explains itself. He may have been locked away by the goddess that he was jealous of back in the first verse.

So he planned to sneak into the palace and consume what wasn't his he thought you made it, with all his malice but he was caught in carelessness

"Sneak into the palace" could have not been literal, because I have no idea what the literal equivalent is. However, a palace and a fortress can be equated in some way - which may mean that he's creating The Fortress to consume what wasn't his (souls of the innocent).

How about "He thought you made it, with all his malice, but he was caught in carelessness."?

Well.

This is where my speculation goes to an unhinged place.

Ready? Of course you are.

So: I think Lana may have been related to whoever goddess punished Agamemnon in the first place. Whether she's the goddess' descendant, or a reincarnation, or simply an unlucky mortal chosen for a quest, Lana Dress to Impress may have divine purpose.

That's why Agamemnon chose Lana as his main collaborator/pawn instead of other terminally ill young women (or others whom he thinks is easily exploited). He wanted to get revenge on the goddess that punished him in the first place, so he took it out on Lana.

I think "he thought you made it, with all his malice" means that Agamemnon has the impression that Lana made it (the Fortress) for him.

"But he was caught in carelessness" because he assumed wrong. In truth, Lana made the whole thing to stop him - at least at first, before he started influencing her. In the previous updates, we see that Lana made the whole Saudade/Coterie thing to stop the Awakening. It could've been a prophecy, or something driven inside her because of her divine heritage. Her obsession with ancient Greek mythology could be explained by her unknowingly reaching for her birthright/quest hints/etc.. (Although, that goddess would not be Artemis, I think.)

I think Lana made all that stuff to stop him and the Awakening as soon as she left the hospital. She thought she was free! She wants to, has to, fight back against him!

But of course, Agamemnon is still stalking her, waiting until the right time to influence her again, to make her work for him instead.

now the time came for a judgement and he pleaded for his life he would be banished, and stay immortal if only he sacrificed a few souls

The problem is, I still don't really know how these lines fit. "Stay immortal if only he sacrificed a few souls" wouldn't make sense if the gods didn't want him to be immortal as more than an incorporeal shadow/hallucination.

Maybe he knew, somehow, that he had to sacrifice a few souls to become immortal (not only tangible, but also having an Ultimate Form through the Awakening)? Did he know that innately? Or did someone else, a greater force, tell him? I really don't know. We probably need more information.

If you're a bigger Greek mythology nerd than we are (which is probably the case - do let us know if I missed some important part of the Agamemnon mythological lore.)

Thank you all so much for reading!

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To see more Dress to Impress ARG thoughts:

TopfSecret's Lana Lore Tag

[vhicpauline]

5 Great Businesses to Discover in Cagayan de Oro

Technopreneurship Blog: Week 7-8

BER2BYTES

Ber2Bytes, located at Metz Arcade, Barangay 24 Capt. Vincente Roa St, Cagayan de Oro, is a business that specializes in selling laptops and providing related services. Established in July 2023 and owned by Daniel Vincent Vertubil, Ber2Bytes is a DTI-registered business. In addition to its Cagayan de Oro branch, the company also has locations in Pagadian, Iligan, Kidapawan, and Antipolo.

KIPLING

Kipling is a stylish and functional bag brand offering handbags, backpacks, totes, and luggage. Located at Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro, the brand’s adventurous spirit is inspired by British author Rudyard Kipling, creator of "The Jungle Book." Established on August 31, 2014, and a DTI-registered business, Kipling CDO has two branches—one at Centrio Ayala and another at SM Downtown. Its competitors include Head Green and The Travel Club. The owner’s full name wasn’t disclosed, but it's known to be Sir Gou.

THE TRAVEL CLUB

The Travel Club is a well-established retail and travel service provider in the Philippines, known for offering a wide range of travel-related products and services. Located at Centrio Mall, Capt. Vincente Roa Street, Cagayan de Oro City, The Travel Club was established in November 2012 and is owned by Jimmy Thai. It is a DTI-registered business with two branches in Cagayan de Oro: one at Centrio Ayala and the main branch at SM Uptown. The Travel Club competes with department stores that also offer travel essentials.

Pitsbike Central Hub

Pitsbike Central Hub is a wholesale business specializing in motorcycle parts, located at Autonio Luna Extension, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. A DTI-registered business, it also has branches in Cebu, Davao, and other parts of Cagayan de Oro.

Orocone Enterprises

Orocone Enterprises, owned by Glory Cones Corporation, is an ice cream cone business located on Gen A. Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. Established in July 2023 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it also has a branch in Iligan.

[dunkennethsalon]

5 Company Insights: (Week 7-8)

The Travel Club

Established in 2012 by Jimmy Thai, The Travel Club is a trustworthy and well-known company that offers a wide range of travel essentials at its main branch in SM Uptown and a secondary branch at Centrio Ayala, both in Cagayan de Oro City. Its strategic location and extensive product selection allow it to compete with department stores in the area, demonstrating its strong market presence and reputation as a retail and travel service provider registered with the DTI.

Kipling

Kipling, a DTI-registered brand founded on August 31, 2014, is known for its fashionable and useful bags, including handbags, backpacks, totes, and luggage. The brand is based in Centrio Mall on Capt. Vicente Roa Street in Cagayan de Oro and is inspired by British author Rudyard Kipling, which reflects an adventurous spirit. It has two locations in the city, at Centrio Ayala and SM Downtown, where it faces competition from Head Green and The Travel Club.

Ber2Bytes

Owned by Daniel Vincent Vertubil, Ber2Bytes is a DTI-registered company that was founded in July 2023 and specializes in selling laptops and related services. It is situated in Barangay 24, Cagayan de Oro, at Metz Arcade. Since then, it has opened branches in Pagadian, Iligan, Kidapawan, and Antipolo, demonstrating its expanding presence in the technology market.

Orocone Enterprise

Orocone Enterprises, an ice cream cone business owned by Glory Cones Corporation and established in July 2023, is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and operates on Gen A. Luna Street in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, with an additional branch located in Iligan, reflecting its commitment to expanding its market presence in the local dessert industry.

Pitsbike Central Hub

With four branches in Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, and Davao, Pitsbike Central Hub, a DTI-registered wholesaler that specializes in motorcycle parts, has established a strong presence in the motorcycle parts industry. Pitsbike Central Hub is situated on Antonio Luna Extension in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.

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Week 5-6 of Interviewing Different Businesses

Me and my groupmates, Angel Jean Obsioma, Ian Gariel B. Ramas, and Francen P. Sellote, roam around the city to look for businesses that we can go to and ask the business owner or staff if we can ask a few questions regarding their business, so that we can gain knowledge and in-depth understanding about how business works, and we also asked permission if it is okay to take a picture.

Here is the list of the businesses we interviewed and the key information we gathered for week 5-6.

1. Johnny's Auto Parts

Johnny's Auto Parts is a car spare parts seller that is owned by Mr. Johnny Ibala which established in the year 2004. This business is solely owned by Mr. Johnny. It located at Vamenta Boulevard, Cagayan de Oro City. They consist of seven staff and their operating hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Saturday.

For compliance with the legal documents, the business is DTI and BIR registered. It is a DTI registered since it is just owned by Mr. Johnny. They also have barangay clearance and a business permit, ensuring that the business is legally compliant and can legally operate.

2. Royal Glass Supply

Royal Glass Supply was established in the year 2005, owned by Sherwin Lo, and located at Cruz Taal Street Corner, Rizal St. Cagayan de Oro City. They offer glasses, aluminum, and accessories for glasses, and they do home service for installations and also caters walk-in customers. They have a total of 13 staff that will cater the customers, and operating hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M, Monday through Saturday. And they get their supplies from Cebu and Manila.

As for their legal documents, the business is a DTI and BIR registered. Since it is a sole proprietorship, it is a BIR registered. Additionally, the business has a business permit and a Notice to Issue Receipt/Invoice, which ensures that the business maintains proper records and gives the customers their proof of transaction. And these are the legal documents for them to be able to operate their business.

3. Tech-Converge I.T. Solutions

Tech-Converge I.T. Solutions offers IT products, repair devices, and doing home services, like the installation of CCTV. It is owned by Ms. Mae Catherine Nadal and established a physical store recently, last year, in 2023, in Room 105 De Leon Bldg. Yacapin-Velez, Cagayan de Oro City. Operating hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Saturday. 

The business has the documents to be able to operate. It is DTI registered, and since it is solely owned by Ms. Mae, it is also a BIR registered. They also have a business permit, sanitary permit, and fire safety inspection certificate, ensuring that the business premises are safe for both the employees and customers. And they also have Notice to Issue Receipt/Invoice, ensuring that the business has proper records and give the customers their proof of transaction.

4. Honyun Computer Store

Honyun Computer Store offers laptops, computer sets, and accessories, and these are surplus items. It is owned by Ms. Cathlea May G. Pontiano and established just this year, in July, and it is located at Brgy. 08 Jr. Borja, Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City. They have four staff, two salespeople, and two technicians, and they operate from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. And they also shared with us that their supplies are from Manila.

The business is a DTI and BIR registered. Additionally, they also have a barangay clearance, business permit, sanitary permit, and Notice to Issue Receipt/Invoice. These documents and permits are the key for Ms. Cathlea to build and operate this business.

5. NWOW Electric Bicycle

NWOW Electric Bicycle offers E-bikes. It is owned by Ms. Jessica Seda, and the one that is located at J.R. Borja, Capistrano St., Cagayan de Oro City was established in the year 2019. They have six staff, and their operating hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., everyday. 

As for their business to operate and offer their products, NWOW ELectric Bicycle is a DTI registered. It also has barangay clearance, a sanitary permit, and a fire safety inspection certificate. Additionally, they have Notice to Issue Receipt/Invoice to ensure that they have proper records and give the customers their proof of transaction.

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THIRD PART OF BUSINESS INTERVIEWS

Last October 4, Jessa, Francen, Angel, and I conducted the third part of our interviews with five business owners, each with a different type of business. Before starting the interviews, we asked for their permission to take video or audio recordings for documentation purposes. We prepared a set of questions for them to answer, focusing on their businesses. ----------------------------------------------------

1. JOHNNY'S AUTO PARTS

The first interview is with Johnny's Auto Parts, a business established in 2004 and owned by Mr. Johnny Ibala. It is located on Vamenta Blvd, Cagayan de Oro, and specializes in selling car spare parts. This business is solely owned by Mr. Ibala and is registered under the DTI. They do not have any existing partnerships. Their operating hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Regarding legal documents, they have acquired the necessary permits for business operation, including a business permit, DTI registration, and BIR clearance. The business was started because of Mr. Ibala's knowledge of the industry, as his previous work experience was also in this field.

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2. ROYAL GLASS SUPPLY

Royal Glass Supply is owned by Sherwin Lo and was established in 2005. It is a business that sells glass, aluminum, and accessories, located at Cruz Taal - Rizal Street, Cagayan de Oro. The business is solely owned by Mr. Sherwin Lo. Before it became Royal Glass Supply, it was originally called Tay Chin Glass Store, established in 1965 by Mr. Sherwin's grandfather. Later, it was renamed Golden Glass and was owned by Mr. Sherwin's father, before finally becoming Royal Glass Supply. There are 13 staffs in the establishment. They cater to both walk-in customers and provide home installation services. Their supplies come from Manila and Cebu, and the store operates from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday. In terms of permits, they have acquired all necessary documents for operation, including DTI registration, a Certificate of Registration from the BIR, and other documents like receipts and invoices.

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3. TECH-CONVERGE IT SOLUTIONS

Tech-Converge IT Solutions is solely owned by Ma'am Mae Catherine Nadal. It was established in 2023 and is located at Room 105, R.T. De Leon Plaza Building, Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City. As the name suggests, Tech-Converge IT Solutions sells IT products and also provides repair services and home service installations. The store is open from 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM, Monday to Saturday. They have two branches, with the other one located in Opol. Regarding legal documents, the owner has acquired all necessary permits for the business to operate, including the business permit, DTI registration, and sanitary permit. One issue the business occasionally faces is customer complaints about delayed services. Currently, there are no plans to expand, but they are hopeful for future growth.

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4. HONYUN COMPUTER STORE

Hunyon Computer Store is owned by Ma'am Kathlea and operates as a sole proprietorship under DTI. The business was established in July 2024 and is located at Brgy 08 Jr Borja, Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City. We interviewed Ms. Shella Mae Tobito, who serves in an all-around role in the store, and she provided details about the business. Hunyon Computer Store sells IT products, surplus items, laptops, and accessories. They have four staff members - one guard, two salespeople, and two technicians. The store currently has only one branch and operates from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Saturday. Regarding legal documents, the business has acquired all the necessary permits for operation, including a business permit, DTI registration, receipt invoices, and a BIR certification. They source their supplies from Manila. One challenge the business sometimes faces is gaining customer trust, as they sell second-hand devices, and the functionality of these devices may not always be perfect.

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5. NWOW Electric Bicycle

NWOW Electric Bicycle is owned by Ma'am Jessica Seda. The business was established in 2019 and is located at J.R. Borja, Capistrano St. NWOW specializes in selling e-bikes. The store operates from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Saturday, and employs six staff members. In terms of documentation, the business has acquired all the necessary permits for operation, including a business permit, DTI registration, barangay clearance, and a fire and safety inspection. One challenge the business occasionally faces is that the physical store lacks enough space for their products.

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LINK TO THE INSIGHTS OF THE THIRD PART OF BUSINESS INTERVIEWS:

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Week 5-6: Business Interview 👩‍💻

Hello everyone, I'm back again with more insights and information about various companies and businesses. My groupmates—Jessa, Ian, Francen—and I had the opportunity to interview another five different businesses: JOHNNY`S AUTO PARTS, ROYAL GLASS SUPPLY, TECH-CONVERGE IT SOLUTIONS, HONYUN COMPUTER STORE and NWOW ELECTRIC BICYCLE. During these interviews, we gathered valuable insights into their operations and the stories behind how each business was established.

JOHNNY`S AUTO PARTS

Johnny’s Auto Parts, owned by Mr. Johnny Ibala and established in 2004, is located on Vamenta Blvd, Cagayan de Oro. The business operates independently without any existing partnerships. They employ seven staff members and focus solely on selling car spare parts, without offering any repair services. Their operating hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday.

In terms of business setup, they have secured all necessary documents, including a business permit, DTI registration, BIR clearance, and other required paperwork for legal operation. The owner also carefully considered the business location. Johnny’s expertise in the auto parts industry and knowledge of running such a business served as the inspiration behind starting this venture.

ROYAL GLASS SUPPLY

Royal Glass Supply, owned by Mr. Sherwin Lo and established in 2005, is located at the corner of Cruz Taal Street and Rizal Street, Cagayan de Oro. According to the manager, Ms. Emilou Tumilap, the business has a rich history spanning three generations. It began as Tay Chin Glass, established in 1965, later rebranded to Golden Glass, before evolving into its current name, Royal Glass Supply. The family-owned business operates as a sole proprietorship and employs 13 staff members.

Specializing in glass, aluminum, and accessories, Royal Glass Supply caters to both walk-in customers and those seeking home service installations. They source their supplies from Cebu and Manila, and operate from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday. The business has secured all the necessary permits, including a business permit, DTI registration, Certificate of Registration from BIR, and other relevant documents such as receipts and invoices. Currently, they operate only one branch.

TECH-CONVERGE IT SOLUTIONS

Tech-Converge IT Solutions, owned by Ms. Mae Catherine Nadal and established in 2023, is located at Room 105, R.T. De Leon Plaza Building, Yacapin St., Cagayan de Oro City. We interviewed Ms. Jenny Mae, a salesperson, who provided insights into the business. Operating as a sole proprietorship, Tech-Converge has two branches—the physical store in Yacapin and a home-based branch in Opol. The business employs four staff members and specializes in offering IT products and solutions, including hardware and software, desktops, laptops, projectors, CCTV surveillance, security systems, data center solutions, and system integration services. Their operating hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday.

To ensure smooth operations, the company has secured all the necessary documents, such as a business permit, DTI registration, receipts/invoices, a sanitary permit, a PhilHealth certificate, and a fire safety inspection certificate. These steps have enabled Tech-Converge to remain compliant with local regulations and provide reliable IT services to its customers.

HONYUN COMPUTER STORE

Honyun Computer Store, owned by Ms. Cathlea May G. Pontiano, was established in July 2024 and is located at Brgy 08 Jr Borja, Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City. The business operates as a sole proprietorship and has a team of four staff: a guard, two sales personnel, and two technicians. With only one branch, their operating hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. During an interview with Ms. Shella Mae Tobito, who describes herself as an all-around staff member, she shared insights about the business operations.

Honyun Computer Store specializes in selling surplus items such as laptops, computer sets, and accessories. They offer repair services only for units purchased from their store. The business sources its supplies from Manila and has secured all necessary documents, including a business permit, DTI registration, receipts/invoices, BIR clearance, barangay clearance, and a sanitary permit. Ms. Tobito mentioned that their location is advantageous due to the limited competition and good foot traffic in the area. The business operates on a cash or GCash basis, with no installment options available.

NWOW ELECTRIC BICYCLE

NWOW Electric Bicycle, owned by Ms. Jesica Seda, was established in 2019 and is located at J.R. Borja, Capistrano St., Cagayan de Oro City. The business specializes in selling E-bikes and operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with a team of six staff members.

The business is registered with the DTI and holds a sanitary permit, barangay clearance, and a fire safety inspection certificate. They also have a notice to issue receipts/invoices to ensure proper documentation of purchases. This allows both the seller and the customer to keep a record of transactions, facilitating easy verification if any issues arise.

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