Hello Everyone hehe bag-o la ak umintra hini nga Thread =)

hmmmm I miss TaclobaN CiTy,... ='(

@peej, wow! whats happening?

@peej, wow! whats happening?

bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan wag magalit. hehe.. :) Balitaw. Undangon na unta iton pagkinompare2x hit mga siyudad kay waray iton patutunguhan kundi apathy. Waray ak paki-alam kun hin-o it nagpatikang kay kun mareact man kita kay kita la liwat it pirde hiton. Let's remember that SCC is a thread of good, professional, and responsible people :okay:

Ha akon guindak-an, waray ak gintutduoan nga magmerisi ngan magpabati ha iba nga tawo kay maupay nga batasan it gintutduan han akon pamilya. Diri ni ini issue hit CvC, pero karakter ngan kasing-upay hit kapwa tawo. Han una grabe it ak pagparayaw hini nga siyudad. Pero mas may importante pa hit parayaw, it PAGRESPETO. Ako natrabaho na amo waray ak time para ma-update hit mga news didi ha aton maski maiha na ak didi nga thread. Iba ha iyo kay na-eskwela pala. It akon hangyo la kay kun ano nga pagdara hit iyo mga ginikanan kay amo liwat it iyo ipakita didi nga thread. ok? :okay: salamat.. :)

siguradoha anay kun hino an syahan nga bumanat pade :)

basta tak masisiring la maupay an am kapamahong pahong dinhi hasta pag post han usa nga aw-anon :lol:

Hala. May bagyo naman ngay-an dinhi. :lol: Chill guys. Make peace. Not war. :D

Mga bay, asa ta kabasa sa mga posts ni Ampalaya? Naintriga lang ko.:)

Sa likod canon. :D

Hello Everyone hehe bag-o la ak umintra hini nga Thread =)

hmmmm I miss TaclobaN CiTy,... ='(

^^welcome to the thread!!!...be active la dinhi...:)

bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan wag magalit. hehe.. :) Balitaw. Undangon na unta iton pagkinompare2x hit mga siyudad kay waray iton patutunguhan kundi apathy. Waray ak paki-alam kun hin-o it nagpatikang kay kun mareact man kita kay kita la liwat it pirde hiton. Let's remember that SCC is a thread of good, professional, and responsible people :okay:

Ha akon guindak-an, waray ak gintutduoan nga magmerisi ngan magpabati ha iba nga tawo kay maupay nga batasan it gintutduan han akon pamilya. Diri ni ini issue hit CvC, pero karakter ngan kasing-upay hit kapwa tawo. Han una grabe it ak pagparayaw hini nga siyudad. Pero mas may importante pa hit parayaw, it PAGRESPETO. Ako natrabaho na amo waray ak time para ma-update hit mga news didi ha aton maski maiha na ak didi nga thread. Iba ha iyo kay na-eskwela pala. It akon hangyo la kay kun ano nga pagdara hit iyo mga ginikanan kay amo liwat it iyo ipakita didi nga thread. ok? :okay: salamat.. :)

^^doy don't be to self righteous...ok?everything is relative.kun na igo ka then guilty ka.diri character it gin question and i know may idea kaman kun ano it gin tikangan hito...respeto?more than a year na ako ha SSC ngan gin basa ko since thread 1.sumala waray ko, ngan waray ka makikita dinhi nga forumer na hambog ngan mahilig mag CVC.we are responsible enough not to do that unless provoked...if you are really proud of tacloban then dapat gin sasaway mo na hira ngadto...ha tinuod la mas na angay ini nga imo post didto.

^^don't be to self righteous...ok?everything is relative.kun na igo ka then guilty ka.diri character it gin question and i know may idea kaman kun ano it gin tikangan hito...respeto?more than a year na ako ha SSC ngan gin basa ko since thread 1.sumala waray ka makikita dinhi nga forumer na hambog ngan mahilig mag CVC.we are responsible enough not to do that unless provoked...if you are really proud of tacloban then dapat gin sasaway mo na hira ngadto...ha tinuod la mas na angay ini nga imo post didto.

:okay:i like....

ei guys!! i saw d on-going construction of Ford Tacloban....it's along Diversion Road, adjacent to St. Peter's Chapel (1st branch) and Caltex....

sorry no pix...ry q ka-prepare ak cam, asya wary ko kakuha-i hn pix an site pati an rendering...

^^before mag st peter?...good news!...:cheers:

^^before mag st peter?...good news!...:cheers:

if ur coming from Coca-Cola rotunda, it's after St. Peter's and Caltex...

^^ah mao ba...damo kasi ngada it mga u/c...it's hard to tell.may naka butang na reneder naba or tarp?

^^ah mao ba...damo kasi ngada it mga u/c...it's hard to tell.may naka butang na reneder naba or tarp?

yeah, and even if I was driving very fast...my 20-20 vision didn't fail me... and it reads this way...FORD TACLOBAN SHOWROOM.....:)

^wehh ka upay nga news...:D...halu-ag ba?try ko this saturday pag agi ngadto.sana diri mapaso....:D

^wehh ka upay nga news...:D...halu-ag ba?try ko this saturday pag agi ngadto.sana diri mapaso....:D

it's smaller than Mitsubishi Tacloban but bigger than Isuzu Tacloban....:)

^^bagan magkasize ko man la it na duha...mas ma upay la pustora han mitsubishi...:D...another growth center na liwat ito ngada...:D

an space hn Hyundai Tacloban ha RPT, to be occupied by Greenwich nmn....wer na dw la igbubutang it Hyundai, bangin permanent space na nira ito ha center passageway ht RPT near Supermarket ky ira mn cars it na-occupy hito nga area...

aada pba an Kia Tacloban ha Calderon Bldg. (beside Fil-Products)?

wtz next? Honda Cars? Toyota? Nissan?

actually, there's a Toyota and Nissan showroom on Imelda Ave. (beside hi-tech pharmacy), bt i think it's jz an authorized dealer's showroom.....

^^di liwat na angy it hyundai ngada...ok la it ira present location yana.di ngani didto nala hira hit pag expand hit RPT...waray man KIA sapit hit filproduct

;60678963']ei guys!! i saw d on-going construction of Ford Tacloban....it's along Diversion Road, adjacent to St. Peter's Chapel (1st branch) and Caltex....

sorry no pix...ry q ka-prepare ak cam, asya wary ko kakuha-i hn pix an site pati an rendering...

^^damo paman it next time...:)

;60680375']an space hn Hyundai Tacloban ha RPT, to be occupied by Greenwich nmn....wer na dw la igbubutang it Hyundai, bangin permanent space na nira ito ha center passageway ht RPT near Supermarket ky ira mn cars it na-occupy hito nga area...

aada pba an Kia Tacloban ha Calderon Bldg. (beside Fil-Products)?

wtz next? Honda Cars? Toyota? Nissan?

actually, there's a Toyota and Nissan showroom on Imelda Ave. (beside hi-tech pharmacy), bt i think it's jz an authorized dealer's showroom.....

^^there is a big possibility.na entice ngani an Ford na mag invest dinhi so why not?...:)...diba may honda na dinhi an ha may real?

^^di liwat na angy it hyundai ngada...ok la it ira present location yana.di ngani didto nala hira hit pag expand hit RPT...waray man KIA sapit hit filproduct



^^damo paman it next time...:)

myda Kia Tacloban before ako ngpa-AE, it's a small office with one car showroom...
if ala na sila dun, so that means ala n sila...:lol:
bt i'll double check tomorrow if anjan pa sila.....

^^cge daw kay damo man gihap KIA cars dinhi ha tac

^^there is a big possibility.na entice ngani an Ford na mag invest dinhi so why not?...:)...diba may honda na dinhi an ha may real?

yeah...honda motors...hope they'll utilize the vacant lot next to them, suitable for Honda Cars Showroom.......

^^they should.nag renovate and expand na yung Mitsubishi and Isuzu....so an Abucay Business District is a possibility?...:D

Hello Everyone hehe bag-o la ak umintra hini nga Thread =)

hmmmm I miss TaclobaN CiTy,... ='(

Hi, WELCOME TO THE THREAD! I hope you'll enjoying our updates. Be updated with what's new and what's not, hear the latest buzz and rumors, and siyempre the good news and the bad news straight from our very active Tacloban-based forumers. Also, to those who feel homesick far away from Tacloban, don't feel it anymore coz we have OFW forumers who will surely help you take that homesickness away from you and cheer you up. In fact, I'm of those OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER based in Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a Civil Engineer by profession and I'm away from our beloved City for almost a decade now. I'm glad that there's a medium like SSC to keep in touch with, to get along with and meet new buddies. Don't hesitate to regularly post, any topic is welcome in here as long as we do love our own City. Besides we're all professionals, down-to-earth, straightforward, accepts constructive criticism, well mannered individuals and a proud Taclobanon. Again, we all welcome you here!

^^they should.nag renovate and expand na yung Mitsubishi and Isuzu....so an Abucay Business District is a possibility?...:D

ABD needs better urban planning, otherwise, it will end up as downtown tacloban II....:lol:

^^from what i'm seeing, dapat mayda gud talaga habang di pa sugad ka congested

btw, the taxis...may place na hira likod hit RPT?

Hi, WELCOME TO THE THREAD! I hope you'll enjoying our updates. Be updated with what's new and what's not, hear the latest buzz and rumors, and siyempre the good news and the bad news straight from our very active Tacloban-based forumers. Also, to those who feel homesick far away from Tacloban, don't feel it anymore coz we have OFW forumers who will surely help you take that homesickness away from you and cheer you up. In fact, I'm of those OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER based in Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a Civil Engineer by profession and I'm away from our beloved City for almost a decade now. I'm glad that there's a medium like SSC to keep in touch with, to get along with and meet new buddies. Don't hesitate to regularly post, any topic is welcome in here as long as we do love our own City. Besides we're all professionals, down-to-earth, straightforward, accepts constructive criticism, well mannered individuals and a proud Taclobanon. Again, we all welcome you here!

^^and how's your kingdom?...:D

btw, the taxis...may place na hira likod hit RPT?

went there today, bt hven't seen any taxi at the back...
i saw three cabs waiting outside stephanie smoke house....
maybe next week....

^^oh well...sige lang basta may taxi na dito sa tacloban...:D...approved na ba all 25 toyota avanza units?...5 for ormoc right?

nga pala, extended na yung rush hours sa tacloban.up to 8 pm na...grabe ang tao...:D

^^and how's your kingdom?...:D

Thy kingdom come jejejejej :lol:

Adi nagpaparaso la guihap naabot na 50-60 degrees Celcius it temperatura, kabaliktaran ngada ha Tacloban/Pinas nag-iinuran na man daw.

Kuya @ethan, baga nag-eenjoy ka man im bakasyon. Ay hingalimti pagpinankuha hin mga pix ha ngan igpost kun umabot ka na ha UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. Hala, patakas la im bakasyon kay kun bumalik ka man ha work, as Banker, poro nala overtime im aatupagon.

@mao, ano balita ha iyo office ha DEPARTMENT OF _______ _______? Any good news?

Hage, mahidlaw na kan @GreenArrow, nga usa guihap nga OFW na nakabase ha RIYADH, KSA na usa nga medical practitioner, han iya updates han GoHotel. Unta magkaghatag hiya hin follow-ups.

damo it good news....:lol:...may gin pm ako ha imo....:)

^^oh well...sige lang basta may taxi na dito sa tacloban...:D...approved na ba all 25 toyota avanza units?...5 for ormoc right?

last nyt, i took a cab...sabi ng driver, approved na dw ng LTFRB ung franchise ng remaining 10 units of Toyota Avanza...yung probz lng dw is kulang sila ng drivers...kc, d driver needs to secure Php 4,000 as cash security / bond, payable to the owner of ML Taxi....coz in case the driver can't meet the daily boundary/remittance of Php 1,400, the cab owner will deduct it from the cash bond....:)

^^are the taxis earning well?

^^are the taxis earning well?

i think so...
and nsa diskarte dw yn ng driver, sabi ng isang driver na nsakyan ko from airport...esp. last fiesta month. ang lakas dw ng kita nila....:)

^^well i hope tuloy tuloy na yan...:)


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;60684127']last nyt, i took a cab...sabi ng driver, approved na dw ng LTFRB ung franchise ng remaining 10 units of Toyota Avanza...yung probz lng dw is kulang sila ng drivers...kc, d driver needs to secure Php 4,000 as cash security / bond, payable to the owner of ML Taxi....coz in case the driver can't meet the daily boundary/remittance of Php 1,400, the cab owner will deduct it from the cash bond....:)

Good to hear that kuya @ethan, pero kamahal naman ngay-an it boundary hit taxi driver ha ML Taxi. Pati it nga security or bond pay nira, diri man hira lugi? Napira daw la it ira netto kun nabiyahe it mga taxi drivers ha kada matag-adlaw? Sayang di gud ak nahi-abot hini nga pagka-taxi dida han ak pagbakasyon. Maupay pa logod hi kuya @ethan nakatry na.

^^maka abot kapa hito pag balik mo...:)

;60678963']ei guys!! i saw d on-going construction of Ford Tacloban....it's along Diversion Road, adjacent to St. Peter's Chapel (1st branch) and Caltex....

sorry no pix...ry q ka-prepare ak cam, asya wary ko kakuha-i hn pix an site pati an rendering...

Asya adto an may color blue nga rendering? Waray man ako sasabot nga kanan Ford na ngay-an adto.:lol:

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T A C L O B A N

It HYUNDAI maabri paba?

It HYUNDAI maabri paba?

ky open nmn hra..aada la ugaring hira ht butnga nka-pwesto...:lol:

it Greenwich ngayan aadto maabri han sapit han fila, an ginbutangan hin tarp han Hyundai..

nagtitikadamo na an na abri han gudti gudti nga stalls tikadto han Hotel.. adto na yana it MyFon,Acebedo ngan usa nga Dental Clinic..

Tourism thrust to benefit E. Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY -- The Department of Tourism regional office said Eastern Visayas region will have a competitive edge with a new thrust focusing on the development of cultural and historical sites.

Karina Rosa S. Tiopes, Tourism regional director, said Eastern Visayas could hardly compete with other regions that offer white sand beaches, but would have the advantage in promoting historical sites.

"With the emphasis on cultural and historical tourism, the region can offer a different menu. We have a lot of structures with historical and heritage value," she said.

Many of the historical sites in Eastern Visayas have not been fully developed as tourist destinations, she added.

The region was the site of the first Christian mass in the country and in Asia -- Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte -- and of the arrival of US General Douglas MacArthur in Palo town in Leyte province during World War II.

Other cultural and historical sites are: Buga-Buga hills in Villaba, Leyte; Hill 120 in Dulag, Leyte; Hill 222 in Palo, Leyte; Balangiga, Eastern Samar, which is the site of massacre of American soldiers by Filipino Revolutionaries in 1901; Magellan’s first landing site, Homonhon Island; Sumoroy’s Marker in Palapag, Northern Samar; Philippine Japanese Peace Memorial in Ormoc City; Price Mansion in Tacloban City; Stone Garden of Peace in Palo, Leyte; the 400-year-old Palo Cathedral in Palo, Leyte; Santo Niño Shrine in Tacloban City; and Shrine of St. Francis Xavier in Hinunagan, Southern Leyte. -- Sarwell Q. Meniano

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MAYOR ALFRED ROMUALDEZ SAYS: Taclobanons are discontented,irritated of poor water services

Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla (2nd from right) leads in the cutting of ribbon during the blessing and inauguration of the water system in MacArthur, Leyte. Assisting him is then Mayor Leonardo Leria of MacArthur, Leyte. GINA GEREZ

TACLOBAN CITY- City Mayor Alfred Romualdez has posed a firm challenge to the management of the Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD) to divulge its long-term plan on water supply services improvement or else privatize the agency.

In an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express, Romualdez said the people of Tacloban are already discontented and irritated about the poor and costly water services of LMWD.

“The management of LMWD now should better reveal their plans of improving the current status of water delivery service especially to the city of Tacloban. We cannot afford this expensive yet annoying water supply to our faucets,” Romualdez said.

He said Tacloban could be the new and next destination of local and foreign investors alike having been proclaimed as a highly urbanized city more than a year ago, but with this lingering water problem this dream might not just be realized easily.

The city mayor said that if LMWD can’t do it, they better turn it over to certain private entities that could perform the job well enough.

“They’re not showing us concrete plans and concrete answers to the current water supply problem that the Taclobanons are facing. So, I think it would be better to privatize the agency,” Romualdez said.

The second-termer Romualdez said he is even willing to “accept the responsibility” if nobody else aside from LMWD would show interest in improving the water services of this local water utility.

According to him, the booster pump that the LMWD has recently announced to be the key in improving the water supply going to Tacloban is not working and may not be functional anymore.

“The present water system they are using was established way back during the time of Gov. Benjamin “Kokoy” Romualdez still. And it’s so sad to note that up to this time no significant improvements have been made despite the evident increase in water volume demand and the number of water concessionaires within LMWD’s coverage area,” Romualdez said.

Romualdez said he already requested the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to conduct “an honest-to-goodness” audit of the coverage of the services of LMWD.

“I am in the belief that about 80 percent of the total water being delivered by LMWD is for Tacloban City consumers, which accounts the biggest in Leyte. That’s why I hope that the LUWA would conduct the audit on volume basis and not on per meter unit basis,” Romualdez said.

He further asked the management of LMWD not to mix politics with the running of the water utility as this is adversely affecting their services and greatly depriving the people or consumers of their right to abundant supply of potable water.



^^dapat na dapat lang...hasta yana waray awas l giuhap ha amon

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Revenue generating program of the city gov’t increases P14.2M this year

TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Tacloban recorded an increase of P14.2 million generated revenue this year compared to the first six months of the previous year.

According to the data given by the City Treasurer’s Office through City Treasurer Zosima A. Cordaño , this year’s revenue amounted to the P176.4 million compared to the P162.2 million raised in the same month of 2009.

Cordano in an interview stated that out of P176.4 million revenue gathered this year, around P124 million came from the business taxes and P30.1 million from the real property tax.

Meanwhile, “the 2009 records showed that P107.2 million came from the business taxes while P28.5 million came from the real property tax,” Cordaño said.

Cordaño further revealed that there were a 65,000 total declarations on the real property tax and 6,771 business operators.

Cordaño stressed that the increase of the revenue generating program of the city is a product of being tax conscious of Taclobanons.

On the other hand, the city treasurer clarified that there were some Taclobanons who cannot pay there taxes on time because they were facing economic problem and they sometimes forget to pay because of having hectic schedules.

Lastly, the City Treasurer’s Office would like to extend their thanks to the taxpayers for the given support on the revenue generating program that the City Government has

@ Jose Karlos Coffee (RPT) last night.

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Alfred happy of Tacloban being one of competitive cities in RP

TACLOBAN CITY – Besting other cities in the country in terms of competitiveness translates the efforts of the city government and the people of Tacloban to improve and prods for more endeavors to improve economically.

This was the initial reaction of Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez upon learning that Tacloban City bested other cities in the country in a competitiveness listing drawn up by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center (AIM-PC), a research and intellectual resource center in Manila.

“I’m both surprised and happy because this is really our goal to be competitive in terms of attracting investors. I think it’s paying off that we were included in the top 10 of the most competitive cities. It’s really a big recognition for Tacloban,” Mayor Romualdez said yesterday in an interview with Leyte Samar Daily Express.

Tacloban City, along with Ormoc City, rounded up in the top 10 list, with Cebu City topping the other 28 cities outside the National Capital Region (NCR) as the most competitive.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the private and business sectors, the non-government organizations and even the government officials who have helped one another in attaining such recognition,” Romualdez said.

“It’s a challenge to me and all the city residents because it has to be maintained or even surpassed. It’s just only a year ago that we attained the highly urbanized city (HUC) status and we already received such recognition,” Romualdez said, referring to the city’s rank in terms of local economy’s dynamism, responsiveness to business needs, infrastructure, quality of life, cost of doing business and human resources.

With this development, Romualdez said he is bent on putting up an investment center in the city to serve as reference for businessmen and investors in the city and in the region in terms of accurate data that they want to get related to their investments.

“Right now, we are just about to finish computerization of our business center and once it is done, I think of putting up an investment center. This center will aid our investors in planning what type and kind of investment they want to put up in the city or in any part of the region,” Romualdez said.

“Tacloban is the gateway to Eastern Visayas and I would like the different provinces in the region to take advantage of this and use Tacloban for exposure and eventually help develop their respective economies,” the mayor added.

“I’m hoping that the new President (Aquino) will continue to put up more projects here in Tacloban and in the region because whatever happens in other parts of the region it always points back to Tacloban being the reference area for Eastern Visayas,” he said.

The mayor meanwhile disclosed that in the next years of his term, he is keen on giving solution to the water problem in the city.

“We cannot lure investors to come if we are facing water problem…so that’s one of my priorities. I am also planning to declare the entire city as regional growth center,” he added.

He said that for businesses to thrive and for the city to fully develop, the growth center should be at the center where there are ready and available infrastructures, human resources and other services needed.


^^ma upay gud hin duro...:cheers:

Cafe in Hotel Alejandro

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Ayo Cafe
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^^well i hope tuloy tuloy na yan...:)


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New Info...

According to one of the ML taxi drivers, JEGA Corp. (a.k.a. Boots), the owner of Spider Cabs in the City, is thinking of operating its own metered/air-conditioned taxis and changing the existing spider cabs with new fleet of bigger cabs.

Cafe Teresa
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gabay Spyders ir maronda ha downtown imbes nga trikes.. para maibanan it noise pollution :)

;60715603']New Info...

According to one of the ML taxi drivers, JEGA Corp. (a.k.a. Boots), the owner of Spider Cabs in the City, is thinking of operating its own metered/air-conditioned taxis and changing the existing spider cabs with new fleet of bigger cabs.

^^that's good...damo man gud abusado nga spiders.mamahal it sukot di man ngani ma upay

gabay Spyders ir maronda ha downtown imbes nga trikes.. para maibanan it noise pollution :)

good idea....:okay:

^^still too big for our small roads

;60714527']@ Jose Karlos Coffee (RPT) last night.

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^^siring ko pa kaw adto...:D

;60715603']New Info...

According to one of the ML taxi drivers, JEGA Corp. (a.k.a. Boots), the owner of Spider Cabs in the City, is thinking of operating its own metered/air-conditioned taxis and changing the existing spider cabs with new fleet of bigger cabs.

What I dont like to take spider cabs is that they'd tend to bargain your fare at a high cost. Imagine, from DZR airport to the downtown area (somewhere in T. Claudio St.) they will asked for Php 150 for a ride. That's bullshit! Unless, if it is an airconditioned-Avanza taxi units like the ML Taxis its better and worth-a-ride than those tiny-uncomfy spider cabs. Glad they'll improved their units, after all this will lead to a healthy competition among taxi operators in the City.

gabay Spyders ir maronda ha downtown imbes nga trikes.. para maibanan it noise pollution :)

Asya na. Pero bangin Real tikadto Rizal Ave. tag 20 na ada.:lol: Mahal gud man liwat it spider. Mas mauruupay lugud nga taxi nala kesa ha mga cabs.

;60713237']ky open nmn hra..aada la ugaring hira ht butnga nka-pwesto...:lol:

Okay na. Ginabton na ni Reeve. Di gud man hira magkakamayda hin showroom na showroom gud. Ada la ha butnga it ira mga kaawtuhan.:lol: Greenwhich ngean ito dida. :D

^^sana diri pareha ha GM it design...

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Love the place, very homy ang dating especially sa second floor nila. Just a share my funny experience when me and my fiance' visited the place for a cup of cold coffee biglang nag-brownout. After almost 30 minutes of waiting we decided to leave the place upon leaving on a trike bigla naman nagkaroon ng ilaw hahahah :lol: That same day we ended up drinking JK's delicious cold coffee at their branch at Robinsons Place Tacloban heheheh :lol:

BTW, i have seen an old house just beside the JK main shop na renirenovate at parang may extension na ginagawa 2-storey building ata iyon. Any idea?

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Love the place, very homy ang dating especially sa second floor nila.

Just a share of my funny experience sa JK main during our recent vacation, katatapos lang nun ng mass sa Sto. Niño church when me and my fiance' decided to visit the place for a cup of cold coffee at bigla lang nag-brownout. After almost 30 minutes of waiting we decided to leave the place upon leaving on a trike bigla naman nagkaroon ng ilaw hahahah :lol: That same day we ended up drinking JK's delicious cold coffee at their branch at Robinsons Place Tacloban heheheh :lol:

BTW, I have seen an old house just beside the JK main shop on the leftside na renirenovate at parang may extension na ginagawa 2-storey building ata iyon. Any idea kun ano ito hiya?

^^extension of JK ito

Weh di nga!
Nasa leftside siya diri an L Minglore (ambot kun amo an spelling basta laundry shop) kay I know JK it tag-iya iton. Kadaan gud na balay nga guinrenirenovate guinpapahusay bangin himo-on nga commercial space. Try mo daw pagkadto.

BTW, it second floor pala hit JK may-ada guti-ay nga restobar na nga limot ak han ngaran pero kaunan daw adto hya.

^^ahw an ha eskina ito an ha may gomez st

Love the place, very homy ang dating especially sa second floor nila. Just a share my funny experience when me and my fiance' visited the place for a cup of cold coffee biglang nag-brownout. After almost 30 minutes of waiting we decided to leave the place upon leaving on a trike bigla naman nagkaroon ng ilaw hahahah :lol: That same day we ended up drinking JK's delicious cold coffee at their branch at Robinsons Place Tacloban heheheh :lol:

BTW, i have seen an old house just beside the JK main shop na renirenovate at parang may extension na ginagawa 2-storey building ata iyon. Any idea?

I think di ito hiya part hit JK.

^^sana diri pareha ha GM it design...

Diri gad man liwat ito.:lol:

Love the place, very homy ang dating especially sa second floor nila.

Just a share of my funny experience sa JK main during our recent vacation, katatapos lang nun ng mass sa Sto. Niño church when me and my fiance' decided to visit the place for a cup of cold coffee at bigla lang nag-brownout. After almost 30 minutes of waiting we decided to leave the place upon leaving on a trike bigla naman nagkaroon ng ilaw hahahah :lol: That same day we ended up drinking JK's delicious cold coffee at their branch at Robinsons Place Tacloban heheheh :lol:

BTW, I have seen an old house just beside the JK main shop on the leftside na renirenovate at parang may extension na ginagawa 2-storey building ata iyon. Any idea kun ano ito hiya?

Maupay talaga it JK. Pero sana ha susunod paiwason nira it mga nan-iistand by la tapos di man ngani namamalit. Ginhihimo la lugud nga meeting place ht mga estudyante it ira 2nd floor. :lol:

^^ouch na igo ako...:lol:

^^ouch na igo ako...:lol:

cring ni carl estudyante...dri kman ada estudyante....:lol:

;60723041']cring ni carl estudyante...dri kman ada estudyante....:lol:

^^an na istambay la ako...:lol:

NEW AVON BRANCH


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source: http://christianeraya.wordpress.com/2010/07/21/update-new-avon-tacloban-branch-21072010/

Oo @mao amo na it, ada ha may eskena Gomez. Ano it hiya?

^^balay la ada siton

Regarding to the Transportation in Tacloban,... i think it would be better if it maronda ha downtown kay mga taxi na kas it mabyahe liwat ha gawas hit downtown like V&G and etc... kay mga motorcycle na or whatever... kay pagkita ko mas damu it abusado nga pedicab driver labis na ha V&g kay mas mahal pa liwat iton hira nga nasukot kontra hit motor maski mas gutiay man la it ira maintenance waray pagud gasolina hehe kas disiplina gihap dapat hin mga driver it kinahanlan,... sugad bawali na i2n nga mga driver na nag sisigarilyo ha byahe likewise ha mga pasajero. :cheers: hehe :)

Hi, WELCOME TO THE THREAD! I hope you'll enjoying our updates. Be updated with what's new and what's not, hear the latest buzz and rumors, and siyempre the good news and the bad news straight from our very active Tacloban-based forumers. Also, to those who feel homesick far away from Tacloban, don't feel it anymore coz we have OFW forumers who will surely help you take that homesickness away from you and cheer you up. In fact, I'm of those OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER based in Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a Civil Engineer by profession and I'm away from our beloved City for almost a decade now. I'm glad that there's a medium like SSC to keep in touch with, to get along with and meet new buddies. Don't hesitate to regularly post, any topic is welcome in here as long as we do love our own City. Besides we're all professionals, down-to-earth, straightforward, accepts constructive criticism, well mannered individuals and a proud Taclobanon. Again, we all welcome you here!

^^ @ijun,... Thanks, hehe i really feel good to have your warm welcome... :banana: :)
And anyway Im not that far haha Im just studying here in Cebu,... :)

Regarding to the Transportation in Tacloban,... i think it would be better if it maronda ha downtown kay mga taxi na kas it mabyahe liwat ha gawas hit downtown like V&G and etc... kay mga motorcycle na or whatever... kay pagkita ko mas damu it abusado nga pedicab driver labis na ha V&g kay mas mahal pa liwat iton hira nga nasukot kontra hit motor maski mas gutiay man la it ira maintenance waray pagud gasolina hehe kas disiplina gihap dapat hin mga driver it kinahanlan,... sugad bawali na i2n nga mga driver na nag sisigarilyo ha byahe likewise ha mga pasajero. :cheers: hehe :)

^^durola...gin uupay na ngan hira pagdara hit syudad.still damu abusado

;60681383']ABD needs better urban planning, otherwise, it will end up as downtown tacloban II....:lol:

@earthling...hehe yeah, i think they really have to, coz i hope they would develop that area as an IT and Business Park... haha :cheers1:

^^siring ko pa kaw adto...:D

huh:lol:

^^:D

^^durola...gin uupay na ngan hira pagdara hit syudad.still damu abusado

hehe mao,... pagkita ko dumagko it ira hiton mga ulo kay damu na man hira hehe so dapat hadto pa iton natikangan kun yana uhm depende kun may mas tuhay nga trabaho it nag huhulat ha ira... hope the City Government would do some efforts with this in the near future basi organized haha,... :drunk:

^^ada la ito ha kina-iya ada hit mga drivers...makuir liwat tanggalon mga pedicabs

NEW AVON BRANCH


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source: http://christianeraya.wordpress.com/2010/07/21/update-new-avon-tacloban-branch-21072010/

Di pa hira tapos diba? Maupay kay nakasulod ka.:lol:

^^diri pa...ngan diri ito akon mga pix...:D

UP Tacloban Dormitory (U/C)

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source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30686053&id=1398023687&fbid=1292925408726#!/album.php?aid=2039103&id=1398023687

^^
Hain ini dapit nahihimutang?

^^diri pa...ngan diri ito akon mga pix...:D

Waray ako kita han watermark tas han link.:lol: My bad. :D

^^:lol:

^^
Hain ini dapit nahihimutang?

^^ha up gad..:D...bitaw luyo la hit new library nga gin iinayad na liwat it ground floor....:)

^^and how's your kingdom?...:D

ada ky ngpparaso yna ha uae...super la.....d best tlga dda ha atun....warai ini...:banana:

ada ky ngpparaso yna ha uae...super la.....d best tlga dda ha atun....warai ini...:banana:

^^
UAE ka gihap @bodoi?...

^^
UAE ka gihap @bodoi?...

yup,grunge....thirsty....wheww....:booze::):)

^^
UAE ka gihap @bodoi?...

yup grunge...:cheers:

ada ky ngpparaso yna ha uae...super la.....d best tlga dda ha atun....warai ini...:banana:

There's no other place like HOME!
Mauru-uli na da man...

Is this kuya Jo?
Hain ka ha AE?

There's no other place like HOME!
Mauru-uli na da man...

Is this kuya Jo?
Hain ka ha AE?

@sir jun m not kuya jo n m hr n fujairah.yes home s home!!!f m just richmn i wont b hr...super init....waaaaaa....tyaga nla....jejeje...:cheers:

ada ky ngpparaso yna ha uae...super la.....d best tlga dda ha atun....warai ini...:banana:

^^you remind me of jo...:D

@earthling....na follow ba ini na render?

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ERJ Building

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Lamrag han Tacloban
taken @ Marabut Marine Park & Beach Resort, Marabut, Samar

from DevArt

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Just another "Cafe Lucia Shot"

from DevArt

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Tacloban History: Shattering the Barrier to Development


Before, Kankabatok was original name of Tacloban to indirectly refer to the property of its first dwellers, the Kabatok. They resided on the vicinities of what is now known as Sto. Niño Church. Eventually, other wanderers like the Gumoda, Haraging and Huraw settled in areas nearby.

By 16th century's end, Kankabatok was mostly under Palo's political administration, the other handler of it being Basey's (Samar) parish. In 1770, it was discovered by the Augustinians, taken over by Franciscans (1813) and renamed Tacloban. So, how did Kankabatok evolve into Tacloban? Tacloban derived its name from Taklubs which were carried aback by the former people. A taklub was a manual device made of bamboo which was used by fishermen to harvest crabs, fish and other crustaceans. These men would respond "(to) Tarakluban" when being asked where they would go. Tarakluban was the very place where the fishermen would use the Taklub. In time, they became more familiar with the name, and so Tarakluban took prominence, which then became Tacloban.

The question still remains unsolved as to whether Tacloban underwent the stage of being a municipality since age-old records have been destroyed during one typhoon's devastation. However, rumors say that it officially became a municipality in 1770. Two years before, Leyte and Samar parted into two provinces, each with a political-military constituent Tacloban's strategic location made it a vital trading spot between the two great islands. The city's seaport may be one of the reasons for its success in trade.

Leyte's assignation of capital was stubborn in a way that Tacloban was not the first, but the last city to be proclaimed as chartered city by virtue of R.A. No. 760 on June 20, 1952. Grounds for such proclamation include: a) ideal port situation and b) sufficient and highly-maintained equipment and facilities.

Colonel Murray's visit in 1901 earned him the title as Leyte's first military governor. His first official move was the opening of the Tacloban seaport to international trade and commerce. During the Pre-WWII era, Tacloban became the commercial, education, and sociocultural center of Leyte. Highly exported products were copra and abaca. The premier local institutions at that time were the following: Leyte Normal School, Leyte High School, Leyte Trade School, Holy Infant Academy and the Tacloban Catholic Institue

On the 25th of May 1932, Japanese forces occupied Tacloban for three years. They built up the city, developed it and improved its airfield. San Pedro's sufficient size (fit for big vessels) convinced the Japanese Imperial Naval Forces to set Tacloban as a port of call and entry. Many people at this time considered this period as the darkest, horrifying part of Tacloban history, and with the whole country under the Japanese invasion, a lot of incidences of human abuse were committed. To counter this, local guerilla groups were formed and operated in Leyte, the most recognized of which was Col. Ruperto Kangleon's group.

Leyte was the first to be liberated by the combined Filipino and American troops. General Douglas MacArthur’s assault troops landed in the Tacloban and Palo beaches (White Beach and Red Beach, respectively) and in the neighboring town of Dulag (Blue Beach) on October 20, 1944. These landings signaled the eventual victory of the Filipino and American forces and the fulfillment of MacArthur’s famous promise: "I Shall Return." Leyte was the first province to be freed by a combined army of Filipinos and Americans. On October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur's troops reached the shores of Tacloban, Palo and Dulag. These happenings meant successful triumph over Japanese control and started the "I Shall Return" fever.

On the 23rd of the same month, at a ceremony in Tacloban's Capitol Building, General MacArthur, accompanied by President Sergio Osmeña, declared Tacloban the temporary seat of the Commonwealth Government and subsequently, the Philippines' temporary capital as Manila inflicted so much damage from the Japanes-American War while the whole country is still being fought for in different regions. The provincial government of Leyte and the municipal government of Tacloban were then re-established.

Atty. Paulo Jaro was Tacloban's Liberation Mayor, and the first mayor of this capital upon inauguration of the Philippine Republic was Hon. Epifanio Aguirre. On January 8, 1960, General MacArthur began his very own "sentimental" adventure in Leyte.

The city's development continued through the 20th and 21st century, aided by local and international investments, and relatively good governance. However, surveys unveiled that a lot of families still had its human development status below the poverty line.

Last October 4, 2008, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proclaimed Tacloban as a Highly-Urbanized City, ratified by more than half Taclobanons in a tight race to declaration on December 18, 2008.

AIM's Top Ten Competitive Cities of the Philippines.


source: http://taclobancityexpress.blogspot....arrier-to.html

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Why Invest in Tacloban City


Tacloban City is an investor's choice. This is the place where one's money multiplies. Listed below are the top 10 reasons why one should invest in Tacloban City.

Reasons:
1. Abundance in Natural Resources
Eastern Visayas has sufficient mine deposits (chromite, nickel, clay, coal, limestone, gravel, pyrite and sand)

2. Effective Governance and Urban Planning
Full government support envelopes the city, causing high satisfaction rates and low circumstances of protests. The city government enacted the Revised Investment Incentives Code for Tacloban City, which includes the Provision of Fiscal Incentives for Investors (e.g. Tax Exemption packages)

3. Strategic Location and Accessibility
The city is built and positioned along the Maharlika Highway, the national road of the Philippines. Seaports, airports and bus terminals bring travelers safely from Tacloban to the different parts of the country.

4. Low Crime Incidence and High Police Monitoring
The upgrade of its police station into the Tacloban City Police Office has opened opportunities for higher residential coverage and patrol, leading to low incidences of crime in the city and relatively high media exposure. This provides security among residents and businessmen. Moreover, there is an intense campaign against illegal drugs.

Ave. monthly crime rate: 8.95%
Crime Solution Efficiency: 98.25%

5. Humble Filipino Hospitality
Filipino hospitality once again proves to the world that it is vital in attracting investments and improving tourism status. Taclobanons are gregarious and trustworthy.

6. Outrageous Establishment of the Banking Sector and Financial Institutions
The financial sector, with almost 30 banks and other financial institutions established, continuously thrives in the city despite rumors saying that the global recession has not yet come to an end, and might cause rebound effects on local economies.

7. Availability of Facilities and Equipments
The readiness of State of the Art telecommunications, the increment in the number of garbage trucks circulating the city, the abundant supply of water, and the constant generation of 700.9 MW of electricity by the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant provide grounds for economic stability, investment attraction and industrial support.

Its proximity to the Eastern Visayas Regional Growth Center, 237 hectares of land duly recognized by PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority), makes it more suitable for various industries ranging from textiles to food and beverages.

8. Skilled Labor Force and Competitive Educational System
A lot of government-funded pubic schools and highly maintained private schools have produced a gigantic mass of skilled workforce.

9. Public Interference and Transparency
The people's active involvement in the doings of the city government leads to secured allocation of funds and transparency.

10. Wide and Assertive Consumer Market
The Gokongwei's move to put up Robinsons Tacloban is proof that consumers are willing to pay for what they want to have - goods and services. The company also plans on building a hotel beside the shopping complex. The mall's location is an advantage since it is surrounded by residential areas.


http://taclobancityexpress.blogspot....oban-city.html


^^plus the plan of the city gov't to turn the entire city into an economic zone...

There's no other place like HOME!
Mauru-uli na da man...

Is this kuya Jo?
Hain ka ha AE?

maurouli ka kay gin mimingaw kana ada tim uyab didi hehehe:nuts:

this is just some of the learning institutions in the city

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RLC bullish on malls; Megaworld hits targets


LISTED real-estate developer Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is bullish on its malls and budget-hotel business, baring plans to open two more shopping centers and two budget hotels by 2011.

At the company’s shareholders’ meeting on Thursday, RLC president Frederick Go said the company is targeting to open two to three malls every year to add to its 29 existing malls.

RLC had already opened three malls for 2010 in Dumaguete City, Ilocos Norte and Cebu.

He said the new malls next year will rise in Palawan in Puerto Princesa, and in Pangasinan province.

The malls will also serve as potential locations for its Go hotel chain, the first of which will open on May 19 in Robinsons Pioneer Cybergate. Two more hotels under this brand are expected to open in Tacloban City and Palawan in 2011.

Go said on Thursday the company also wants “to be among the early companies to form a real-estate investment trust [REIT]” and list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

He did not give additional details, except that the company is looking at listing its mall assets. Other large players that have signified interest to form REITs are SM Prime Holdings Inc. and Ayala Land Inc.

The company said revenues in its 2009 fiscal year, which ended September, dropped 4 percent to P10.73 billion. Net income rose 4 percent to P3.27 billion.

Megaworld hits targets

On the same day, the Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corp. hit its profit targets for 2009. The company’s net income rose 7.2 percent to P4.06 billion.

“A strong fourth quarter capped an outstanding year. In 2009, Megaworld performed well despite the challenging economic environment. We are confident that this is a result of the strategic directions we undertook in prior years and our continued focus on our business model,” Kingson Sian, Megaworld executive director, said in a statement.

Its full-year consolidated revenues amounted to P17.8 billion, up 2.7 percent from P17.3 billion in 2008. Real-estate sales contributed P12.6 billion from P12.4 billion the year before.

Megaworld currently has six ongoing township projects within Metro Manila and several residential developments in the Makati Central Business District.

As of the end of the year, Megaworld maintained a net cash position, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to P20.9 billion, a 70-percent increase from P12.3 billion the year before, owing primarily to the P5-billion bond issuance in November 2009.

@earthling....na follow ba ini na render?


i can't tell yet coz dri pa mn hira tapos, pro nkita ko na an box-type structure hn bldg...

Mother of Mercy Hospital Ribbon Cutting this 24 July

Wow ang bilis naman natapos ng hospital na iyan. @mao, aattend ka ba ng cutting of ribbon ceremony? jejejeje jowkay owli! :lol:

maurouli ka kay gin mimingaw kana ada tim uyab didi hehehe:nuts:

Wahahahah alams na! :lol:

Maupay nga Udto ha iyo nga tanan, today is Friday, Thank God Its Friday.... "day-off ko"

diri kay waray man ak tagi invitation...:D

maurouli ka kay gin mimingaw kana ada tim uyab didi hehehe:nuts:

xempre gad ky maupai dda haatun ky warai bwal.bisan tumumbling..jwarai makuntra..dd damz mn bawal pero pdi gihap plusot...mkuri la it latub ngan btay... jejeje...:lol:

Wahahahah alams na! :lol:

Maupay nga Udto ha iyo nga tanan, today is Friday, Thank God Its Friday.... "day-off ko"

maupai mn gihap dda sir jun...maupai kpa may day-off kmi rai dd pirmi lunes intawon.waaaaaa....:)

maupai mn gihap dda sir jun...maupai kpa may day-off kmi rai dd pirmi lunes intawon.waaaaaa....:)

Ay kun ha kaupayan la, mauruupayan gud. Kay-ano? Waray ngadi mga sinehan, clubs, disco, etc. nga makaka-impluwensya gumastos hin dako. Ngan barato it parapliton didi, as in makakagtirok ka gud. Yun nga lang mimingawon ka ngan magastos la ha internet subscription/recharge card. jejejejeje (JEJEMON ka guihap?) Day-off nam every Friday danay na OT kun kinahanglan, pero yana pahuway naman liwat makuri man kun poro kayod karabaw.

New mayors should learn from most competitive cities'

MANILA, Philippines--The cities of Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Dagupan have been named as the most competitive cities outside Metro Manila in the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009 (PCCRP) of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center. The study, which was launched Monday in Pasay City, used six criteria in ranking the 29 cities: dynamism of local economy, responsiveness of the LGUs to business, infrastructure, quality of life, and cost of doing business and human resource and training.

It is based on official government data, perception survey among businessmen, and interviews with local chief executives and local business group’s representative The PCCRP also classified the cities into three groups: metropolitan growth centers, growth centers and emergent cities.

Cebu City bested Davao in the metro growth center category, which refers to cities with an average of P3.05 billion total income and average population of 1.08 million. Cagayan de Oro, meanwhile, topped in the growth centers category, which included the cities of General Santos, Baguio, Lapu-Lapu, Zamboanga, Olongapo, Batangas, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Mandaue. These cities have an average income of P1.2 billion and population 421,165.

Dagupan City is the most competitive among the emergent cities. It bested the cities of Angeles, Butuan, Cotabato, Lucena, Naga, Legaspi, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Ormoc, Iligan, Tagum, and San Fernando in La Union, Surigao, Tuguegarao, Tacloban and Santiago.

Ma. Lourdes Sereno Diokno, executive director of the AIM Policy Center, said that they decided to group the cities into three brackets because it would be unfair to compare the metropolitan and highly-urbanized cities like Cebu and Davao to new and emerging young cities.

“Cebu City and Davao City outpaced the rest in many indicators,” added Ana Maria Tabunda, chief research fellow at Pulse Asia and consultant for the PCCRP 2009. Roger Carlson, acting mission director of the USAID, one of the sponsors of the PCCRP, said that the findings of the study can guide the local officials in introducing policy changes in their localities.

“Newly-elected mayors can base their reform efforts on information that comes from business operators themselves,” Carlson said. The PCCRP 2009 also recognized the cities that topped in each of the criteria used in the study. Below is a complete list of the winners:

AWARDS

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Mayors of the winning cities said that the recognition they received should inspire their cities to do better and to sustain the reforms and policies they have started. “This will serve as an impetus to us,” said Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat, whose city received three awards. He added that he is hoping that the awards can help them attracting investors who are afraid to invest in Zamboanga City because if the perception that it is not safe.

San Fernando City Mayor Pablo Ortega, meanwhile, said that his city’s efforts to address pollution and to simplify the process in applying and reviewing business permits helped them win four awards. “We put up a one-stop shop for those who want to do business with us,” Ortega said. “The system is very transparent and because it is fast we are able to curb bribery. (Newsbreak)

source (http://newsbreak.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7986&Itemid=88889053)

^^basta ma aram ak hito na hunyango...:lol:...taga dinhi pa naman kuno hiya...pity him/her...:D



Guys, I smell a chameleon in here. He's (t)AC-DC and has glasses. Beware. Usa la ak masisiring ha imo, TRAYDOR! Bumalos ka ha im guindak-an. Hala, pagsumat na ngadto dali pagreport na. Kawaray nim batasan.


Sorry for the OT...

PADAYON KITA TACLOBAN...LET'S MOVE FORWARD!

^^
Besides we're all professionals, down-to-earth, straightforward, accepts constructive criticism, well mannered individuals and a proud Taclobanon. Again, we all welcome you here!

AMO BA IT WELL-MANNERED?

^^doy don't be to self righteous...ok?everything is relative.kun na igo ka then guilty ka.diri character it gin question and i know may idea kaman kun ano it gin tikangan hito...respeto?more than a year na ako ha SSC ngan gin basa ko since thread 1.sumala waray ko, ngan waray ka makikita dinhi nga forumer na hambog ngan mahilig mag CVC.we are responsible enough not to do that unless provoked...if you are really proud of tacloban then dapat gin sasaway mo na hira ngadto...ha tinuod la mas na angay ini nga imo post didto.

Paghuna-huna daw bai. Hin-o it una nga nagbutang hin mga OFFENSIVE PICTURES, MGA LABELS LIKE "TRAYDOR, MR. AMPALAYA, CHAMELEON, HUNYANGO, SELF-RIGHTEOUS".

LET OTHERS BE THE JUDGE OF WHAT YOU HAVE SAID KAY WARAY GUD AK NAGYAKAN HIN MGA SUGAD NA BUTANG HA IYO

ANO MAN ITO YANA KUN WARAY HERA KA-APIL HIT RANKINGS, MAGMERISI NGEAN KAMO? Ka-mabaw hiton nga mga butang.

Pagbabalik ko pala didi ha SCC tacloban pero guin-label na ak niyo nga "Traydor" "Chameleon". Like you maiha na gihap ak. Ikaw daw yaknan hin sugad hiton ano daw it imo reaksyon.

Ayaw kabaraka kay nagPM nak ha era. DIRI AK PAREHO HA IYO NGA KUTOB LA PAGPABATI HIT MGA TAWO.

It akon la hangyo ha iyo kay ayaw kamo pagpost hit mga OFFENSIVE PICTURES or mga LABELS na makakdegrade hit kapwa tawo. Kay maski ano it iyo kaisog ha iba kay tawo la gihap iton. Diri ito hera mga ampalaya or chameleon.

Ikaduha kay AMPINGA NIYO IT MAUPAY NGA RELASYON NA GUINTUKOD HAN MGA KARAAN NA FORUMERS. Han una kay interactive ngan damo it amon mga suggestions ngan praises hit mga accomplishments hit aton siyudad. It aton mga siyudad kay iba-iba it pace hit developments amo waray point of comparison. Amo bilib gud ak ha mga karaan didi like MArs and carl kay waray gud ito hera nagcompare2x.

Ikatulo kay AMPINGA NIYO IT NGARAN HIT TACLOBAN nga mga WARAY. Ayaw kamo pasagad payakan hit nakakasakit kay guindadara niyo it ngaran naton.

Ano pa man it aton lahi, mapa-waray man or tagalog or cebuano kay PILIPINO la gihapon kita.

Rest-assured kay yayaknan ko gihap hera. Peace kita mga kasarangkay. :)

^^doy diri ka gud ma aram hit gin tikangan...diri la ha ranking...like what i've said diri mag hilig mga tac forumers mag hinambog ngan mag CVC unless provoked..kun ano man it im reaksyon nga nakukuha mo tikang ha amon reflection la ito it iyo ngan imo gin bubuhat toward hit aton syudad...it iba dinhi nag titimpi la.

...pointless, senseless ngan waray gamit makig diskusyon na ha imo kay mag aram na nga tanan na tac forumers kun hain gud it imo kasingkasing ngan pag ugop....ngan kun ma post kala hin imo mga pagka self righteous please la spare this thread...

...bisan ano pa nga explanations or pan pa lubag loob imo ig post. diri mo na ma change it fact nga it pagkita ha imo dinhi hit mga forumers balimbing....

^^doy diri ka gud ma aram hit gin tikangan...diri la ha ranking...like what i've said diri mag hilig mga tac forumers mag hinambog ngan mag CVC unless provoked..kun ano man it im reaksyon nga nakukuha mo tikang ha amon reflection la ito it iyo ngan imo gin bubuhat toward hit aton syudad...it iba dinhi nag titimpi la.

...pointless, senseless ngan waray gamit makig diskusyon na ha imo kay mag aram na nga tanan na tac forumers kun hain gud it imo kasingkasing ngan pag ugop....ngan kun ma post kala hin imo mga pagka self righteous please la spare this thread...

...bisan ano pa nga explanations or pan pa lubag loob imo ig post. diri mo na ma change it fact nga it pagkita ha imo dinhi hit mga forumers balimbing....

^^ Do you speak in behalf of all the forumers here in Tacloban? I know some good-natured people here in this thread and I believe objective it era pagmake hin decision, diri tungod la ha ugupanay.

Akon la mensahe ha iba nga forumers, kita-a an mga previous posts ngan kit-aa hin-o it nagpipinanyakan hit maraot ngan waray batasan nga panyakan. They will be the judge.

Waray ak guin-uugop. It ak guin-uugop kay kun ano it sakto. Never in post nagyakan ak hin mga offensive labels like "CHAMELEON, HUNYANGO, SELF-RIGHTEOUS, BALIMBING, TRAYDOR". Diri ak nadeserve hin sugad na panyakan tikang ha imo kay mas lagas pa ak ha imo.

ikaw it Balim**** kay it waray kay diri nayakan hin sugad hito ha kapwa waray.

Ha tinuod la, an imo mga ginpipinanyakan kay nareflect hit imo karakter.

Anyway, I respect your opinion kay diri ak sugad nga pagkatawo na magmeresi ngan mag-gaba. I wish you well in all your endeavors. Godbless you always.. Peace kita sangkay:):)

;60745003']i can't tell yet coz dri pa mn hira tapos, pro nkita ko na an box-type structure hn bldg...

^^after hit caltex mga pira pa ka meters?

Wow ang bilis naman natapos ng hospital na iyan. @mao, aattend ka ba ng cutting of ribbon ceremony? jejejeje jowkay owli! :lol:

^^Flash Report: bangin diri madayon it ribbon cutting..may problema between han previous na contractor ngan an Holy Infant College.

ano ini nga baga issue, mapasopaso paman.. peace la kita dinhi ok..chillax la kamo @mao rong and @peejay

^^Flash Report: bangin diri madayon it ribbon cutting..may problema between han previous na contractor ngan an Holy Infant College.

Ha? Kay-ano? Sayang naman, money matters cguro ini nga nagpupugong pag-abri hit Mother of Mercy. Unta masettle na nira.

@mao, may guin-pm ak ha im.

@peej, hmm...... no more comment.

^^basta ma aram ak hito na hunyango...:lol:...taga dinhi pa naman kuno hiya...pity him/her...:D



Guys, I smell a chameleon in here. He's (t)AC-DC and has glasses. Beware. Usa la ak masisiring ha imo, TRAYDOR! Bumalos ka ha im guindak-an. Hala, pagsumat na ngadto dali pagreport na. Kawaray nim batasan.


Sorry for the OT...

PADAYON KITA TACLOBAN...LET'S MOVE FORWARD!


^^ Last na nakon ini nga hirit. KAMO IT NAGPROVOKE HA AKON

unless provoked

Maski masakit ha akon it iyo ginpinanyakan, ako nala it una na makikipagpeace ha iyo kay diri ako it klase nga tawo nga nakimkim hin galit. Again. peace be with you, As-Salamu-Alaykum. :)

Padayon ha pag-uswag Tacloban. :)

Ha? Kay-ano? Sayang naman, money matters cguro ini nga nagpupugong pag-abri hit Mother of Mercy. Unta masettle na nira.

@mao, may guin-pm ak ha im.




^^kay nag change man hira hin contractor...yana nga ma apply na hira hin occupancy permit na reklamo an dati nga contractor kay may mga bayaran pa daw....sige la ma setlle gihap ito nira....:)


waray ako na dawat na pm fro you...

Ha? Kay-ano? Sayang naman, money matters cguro ini nga nagpupugong pag-abri hit Mother of Mercy. Unta masettle na nira.

@mao, may guin-pm ak ha im.

@peej, hmm...... no more comment.

okay la ha akon. no more comment na gihap ak. Maaram ak hit imo ginpapa-igo hit imo signature pero I respect your opinion. Again, it is for other people to decide, peace. :)

^^kay nag change man hira hin contractor...yana nga ma apply na hira hin occupancy permit na reklamo an dati nga contractor kay may mga bayaran pa daw....sige la ma setlle gihap ito nira....:)


waray ako na dawat na pm fro you...

Aw, amo ba? Haiz, that's going to be a big problem. Unless, they would come and settle this problem in a legal way.
BTW, an Tacloban Doctors Hospital natapos na ba?

@mao, sori naiha an ak pagsend gamit ko la cp. Ad2 na naisend ko na.
@zwag, pm ko nala haim ayaw nganhi jejejeje :lol:

^^kay nag change man hira hin contractor...yana nga ma apply na hira hin occupancy permit na reklamo an dati nga contractor kay may mga bayaran pa daw....sige la ma setlle gihap ito nira....:)


waray ako na dawat na pm fro you...

Aw amo ba, haiz sana magpadayon ira pag-abri para mahigamitan na. Sulibangko, an Tacloban Doctor's Hospital natapos na man an ira building?

@mao, sori naiha an ak pagsend kay cp man la it ak gamit. Ad2 na naisend ko na.

Maupay nga gab-i igkasi Taclobanon!
I'm a new member on this thread. Very long time, almost 3 years i've been always visiting this interesting forum.
Now i decided to join in...so that i can share my knowledge/ideas regarding to our beloved tacloban likewise leyte. But as taclobanon, my heart is for tacloban.. thanks guyz!!!

Aw, amo ba? Haiz, that's going to be a big problem. Unless, they would come and settle this problem in a legal way.
BTW, an Tacloban Doctors Hospital natapos na ba?

Stand-by daw la anay kunu it construction yana. Kay nakulangan daw hin pondo.

Maupay nga gab-i igkasi Taclobanon!
I'm a new member on this thread. Very long time, almost 3 years i've been always visiting this interesting forum.
Now i decided to join in...so that i can share my knowledge/ideas regarding to our beloved tacloban likewise leyte. But as taclobanon, my heart is for tacloban.. thanks guyz!!!

Hello! Welcome to the forum! :cheers:

Maupay nga gab-i igkasi Taclobanon!
I'm a new member on this thread. Very long time, almost 3 years i've been always visiting this interesting forum.
Now i decided to join in...so that i can share my knowledge/ideas regarding to our beloved tacloban likewise leyte. But as taclobanon, my heart is for tacloban.. thanks guyz!!!

:)

Hello! Welcome to the forum! :cheers:

your welcome carl :bowtie:

Stand-by daw la anay kunu it construction yana. Kay nakulangan daw hin pondo.

last day nakaagi ako ha ertemio mate ave., nakita ko an Tacloban doctors med.center mga 70% matatpos na hiya. infairness, its bigger than mother of mercy approx. a lot of 1,000 sq.m:tiasd::tiasd:

Wow, kahaluag man ngay-an an lote.
@carl, kay-ano na warayan pondo? Kanan City gov't ini hiya di ba?


WELCOME TO THREAD @lester!

last day nakaagi ako ha ertemio mate ave., nakita ko an Tacloban doctors med.center mga 70% matatpos na hiya. infairness, its bigger than mother of mercy approx. a lot of 1,000 sq.m:tiasd::tiasd:

welcome lester.....hope mg open na it mercy hospital asap.esp ds tym nga hura it dengue patients....rai na pwes2 haiba nga hospital....huhuhu....

Amo na padi nahurak la it dengue ha aton nga dapit. Unta ha madali na panahon mag-abri na ito nga hospital.

ANY WAY GUYS LETS AKNOWLEGE THE EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES OF OUR CITY GOV'T THROUGH OUR MAYOR. HIS STANDING SUPPORT TO FIGHT DENGUE IN THE CITY. IN OUR PART WE SHOULD CHECK OUR HOUSE'S BACKYARD. CO'Z IM SURE WE CAN SEE THINGS THERE THAT CAN HOUSE BY MOSQUITOES..

welcome lester.....hope mg open na it mercy hospital asap.esp ds tym nga hura it dengue patients....rai na pwes2 haiba nga hospital....huhuhu....
apparently, it holy infant it dapat mag una pag negotiate hito nga matters kay kun hunahunaon usa hira nga institusyon hab pan relihiyon. dire hira mag patigasay. ha side naman hit contractor. they should be honest.:ohno::ohno:

Maupay nga gab-i igkasi Taclobanon!
I'm a new member on this thread. Very long time, almost 3 years i've been always visiting this interesting forum.
Now i decided to join in...so that i can share my knowledge/ideas regarding to our beloved tacloban likewise leyte. But as taclobanon, my heart is for tacloban.. thanks guyz!!!

^^welcome to the thread!...be active...:)

Wow, kahaluag man ngay-an an lote.
@carl, kay-ano na warayan pondo? Kanan City gov't ini hiya di ba?


WELCOME TO THREAD @lester!

^^private it tacloban doctor's hospital...:)...

waray ko ka dawat im gin pm

apparently, it holy infant it dapat mag una pag negotiate hito nga matters kay kun hunahunaon usa hira nga institusyon hab pan relihiyon. dire hira mag patigasay. ha side naman hit contractor. they should be honest.:ohno::ohno:

^^mag iristorya daw hira according ha news...


...nice siggy...:)

YOUR WELCOME MAO

Wow, kahaluag man ngay-an an lote.
@carl, kay-ano na warayan pondo? Kanan City gov't ini hiya di ba?


WELCOME TO THREAD @lester!

Nope. Private hospital ini hiya.

ANY WAY GUYS LETS AKNOWLEGE THE EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES OF OUR CITY GOV'T THROUGH OUR MAYOR. HIS STANDING SUPPORT TO FIGHT DENGUE IN THE CITY. IN OUR PART WE SHOULD CHECK OUR HOUSE'S BACKYARD. CO'Z IM SURE WE CAN SEE THINGS THERE THAT CAN HOUSE BY MOSQUITOES..

^^agree...we should always be responsible...ngan always follow the traffic rules bisan it iba diri na sunod...:D

^^agree...we should always be responsible...ngan always follow the traffic rules bisan it iba diri na sunod...:D

!!!lagi oi..kanina i went downtown. damo talaga an nadadakop agi ito nga it iba na mga tawo mapa taclobanon man o bisita mga pasaway, natabok la gyap ha waray pedestrian lane. salit madadakop talaga hira. it ak masisisring.. HAYOKAT!
2 OPTIONS... mamultahan hira hin 200 or mag mag silhig. balit maaram na gad ito hira na bawal na tumbok bisan diin. an ppoblema kc mag tig-a it mga alimpatakan.:hammer::hammer::hammer:

^^pero mayda liwat mga pulis na pula nga diri na dakop..tsk

Wow Gin Balik naliwat an pagka istrikto han pag jay walking hehe damu gud talaga it mag tig-a it ulo labi na it iba nga di nala nakarawat hit ira sayup hehe nakig lalis pa,... :D :lol:

!!!lagi oi..kanina i went downtown. damo talaga an nadadakop agi ito nga it iba na mga tawo mapa taclobanon man o bisita mga pasaway, natabok la gyap ha waray pedestrian lane. salit madadakop talaga hira. it ak masisisring.. HAYOKAT!
2 OPTIONS... mamultahan hira hin 200 or mag mag silhig. balit maaram na gad ito hira na bawal na tumbok bisan diin. an ppoblema kc mag tig-a it mga alimpatakan.:hammer::hammer::hammer:

^^pero mayda liwat mga pulis na pula nga diri na dakop..tsk

utro ghap ito na mga pula and volunteers it hira para la maka dakop, natago ha likod hit sasakyan nga naka parking tapos huhulton nira nakatabok it tawo. intawon man kay taga huron may dara pagod nag bayong kay tikang ha purihay, titikitan dayon balor 200. unta tagan chance or verbal warning. badaw pamarasahi la an dara. pero kon waray mahihimo.di mah silhig nala hiya. hehehe:lol:

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:lol:

btw, good news para ha mga asthmatic sugad ha ak, strikto na nga igindidiri an public smoking ha downtown..

mayda ko nakitan kanina nag gin sita hin taga city..

http://photos-p-friendster.com/photos/59/28/428282295/2_4542504301.jpg

Wow Gin Balik naliwat an pagka istrikto han pag jay walking hehe damu gud talaga it mag tig-a it ulo labi na it iba nga di nala nakarawat hit ira sayup hehe nakig lalis pa,... :D :lol:


^^dapat la kay para maha-ara it mga tawo na mayda ngay-an traffic rules..


utro ghap ito na mga pula and volunteers it hira para la maka dakop, natago ha likod hit sasakyan nga naka parking tapos huhulton nira nakatabok it tawo. intawon man kay taga huron may dara pagod nag bayong kay tikang ha purihay, titikitan dayon balor 200. unta tagan chance or verbal warning. badaw pamarasahi la an dara. pero kon waray mahihimo.di mah silhig nala hiya. hehehe:lol:


^^i think nag "verbal warning " stage na han una...sige la ito para gud mag ma-an...sana la maging consistent hira all the time....

welcome lester.....hope mg open na it mercy hospital asap.esp ds tym nga hura it dengue patients....rai na pwes2 haiba nga hospital....huhuhu....

^^ha EVRMC ngani, most nira nga patients ha ICU mga dengue cases...

guyz...do you have any idea kon how many hectares mayda it new gaisano ha ormoc?
kc i visited leyte thread kanina and i saw the on going constructions of that mall in ormoc. parang malaki yata kesa rpt.

i hope ig sunod nira mga drivers nga na sigarilyo.damo la gihap it mga abusado...


hino may pix hit newly renovated Jollibee Main?

guyz...do you have any idea kon how many hectares mayda it new gaisano ha ormoc?
kc i visited leyte thread kanina and i saw the on going constructions of that mall in ormoc. parang malaki yata kesa rpt.

hehehe di gud na pa lupig it ormoc city, they striving all the time just to surpass on what we have now here in tac economically.

guyz...do you have any idea kon how many hectares mayda it new gaisano ha ormoc?
kc i visited leyte thread kanina and i saw the on going constructions of that mall in ormoc. parang malaki yata kesa rpt.

^^mag ask ka didto...:)

hehehe di gud na pa lupig it ormoc city, they striving all the time just to surpass on what we have now here in tac economically.

^^ok la ito at least healthy competition...dapat both mag complement...like subic-clark...:)

share ko la...frm gensan thread

By Rinnah B. Flores

A LOW-COST carrier is aiming for a share of the Cebu market as it opens its maiden flight between Manila and Cebu today, with additional frequencies within the year.

“We only opened our Manila-Cebu route today because we cannot compete in the Cebuano market if we do not prepare first a number of frequencies between the two places,” said Snooker Jaranilla, sales head of Airphil Express.

Airphil Express, a sister-company of Philippine Airlines, will fly from Manila to Cebu at 9 p.m. and Cebu to Manila at 10:40 p.m. every day. An additional two flights will be opened on Oct. 1 and another one starting Oct. 28.

“The number of frequencies in Cebu depends on the new aircraft that will be arriving this year to cater to our customers,” said Maria Rodriguez Java, head of Airphil’s marketing arm.

New Airbus 320s are scheduled to arrive this year, one in September, two in October and another two in November. Airbus 320s will be used by the Cebu to Manila flight, with the end-of-business day schedules.

“The end-of-day flight schedule and choice of aircraft are crucial on these routes.

The larger cargo hold of the Airbus A320 allows Cebu-based business to load cargo to and from Manila at the end of every business day and straight to the market the next,” said Java.

Jojie Salaver, Airphil area manager of Southern Philippines said, “In Cebu, we have a different market, that is why we are using the red-eye flight or the end-of-business day flights.

Cargo is the main driver for our first flight.”

Airphil currently flies to 24 domestic destinations using their A320, the Bombardier Q300 and Bombardier Q400.

Bombardiers are used for flights to and from places like Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Busuanga and Mindoro. Other destinations use A320 aircraft.

Flights between Cebu and Manila use the A320, which are also currently used by other low-cost carriers like Cebu Pacific and Zest Air.

“By assigning a fast, fuel-efficient, narrow-bodied jet like A320, Airphil is also able to better respond cost-wise to both passenger and cargo customers,” said Java.

One of the youngest fleets in the region, Airphil intends to respond to the market’s needs and focus on the good use of time and exceptional value for money, added Java.

Manila-Cebu flights cost as low as P850, including taxes while some domestic flights can go as low as P299.

“With the reintroduction of our brand last March, the company is committed to providing value for money to our customers,” said Salaver.

New domestic flights are being planned for General Santos, Tacloban and Dipolog while an international flight from Manila to Singapore will be opened within this year and Cebu to Singapore by next year.

“We will strengthen our international flights in the future.

This will include flights from Cebu to Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan,” added Salaver

^^ha EVRMC ngani, most nira nga patients ha ICU mga dengue cases...

and even too,bethany hospital.ada nla ha alley nkapwes2 it mga patients coz no more available rooms...grabeeeeee..........

share ko la...frm gensan thread

bubuhayun na liwat ira flight for tacloban.good for us...i used to travel then kc kunti la passenger and affordable fare plus sexy stewardess...jejejeje...:)

^^diri ma kulba it ira planes?...:D

just some of the shops at RPT...

http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2296_thumb1.jpg?w=247&h=330

http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2304_thumb1.jpg?w=252&h=335

http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2306_thumb1.jpg?w=250&h=331

source: http://christianeraya.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/robinsons-place-tacloban/

part 2...

http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2307_thumb1.jpg?w=247&h=329

http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2308_thumb1.jpg?w=255&h=338

http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_2300_thumb1.jpg?w=250&h=331

source: http://christianeraya.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/robinsons-place-tacloban/

Maupay nga gab-i igkasi Taclobanon!
I'm a new member on this thread. Very long time, almost 3 years i've been always visiting this interesting forum.
Now i decided to join in...so that i can share my knowledge/ideas regarding to our beloved tacloban likewise leyte. But as taclobanon, my heart is for tacloban.. thanks guyz!!!

^^
welcome sa thread :cheers:

guyz...do you have any idea kon how many hectares mayda it new gaisano ha ormoc?
kc i visited leyte thread kanina and i saw the on going constructions of that mall in ormoc. parang malaki yata kesa rpt.

Nah,... I think mas dako la gihap it rpt,... kay bagan di pa man tima it pag develop han rpt ta hehe :cheers:

hehehe di gud na pa lupig it ormoc city, they striving all the time just to surpass on what we have now here in tac economically.

Thats why we have to "DOUBLE TIME",... naiha na man iton hira nag develop..they strive since before pa kay Tacloban mga 90's pala man nag tikang (1998) since hi Mayor Bejo it lumingkod ha pwesto... :cheers:

PIA Daily News Reader
PIA Press Release
2010/07/23

Eastern Visayas expects PNoy to bare his plans to fulfill campaign promises


Tacloban City (July 23) -- In the much awaited first State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Aquino III, the people of Eastern Visayas expect him to bare his plans in order to fulfill his campaign promises.

Fr. Erwin Balagapo, Parochial Vicar, Sto. Niño Parish, Tacloban City said that the content of the President's State of the Nation Address must include his priority programs in fulfillment of his campaign promises.

The Filipino people voted for the President because of the platform of government he presented to them. It is but right that the people will expect him to give details on how to he will fulfill the promises.

"We expect to hear concrete steps to stamp out corruption at all levels of the bureaucracy and responsive economic programs. Also ways and strategies to address unemployment, transparency in the disbursement of public funds," said several non-government organization officials.

Ms. Francisca Custodio, Station Manager of DYVL Manila Broadcasting Company and president of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters ng Pilipinas Region 8 Chapter, said, she expects to hear about the strategies and plans to solve the economic problems of the country, in the first SONA of President Noynoy.
On the other hand, Ms. Carolina Montilla, President of NUJP in Region 8, said that among the issues she would like to hear about in the first SONA of President Aquino are the resolution of the extra-judicial killings especially those involving the media practitioners; employment generation strategies; poverty alleviation and citizens welfare to include OFWs, senior citizens, women and children.

"There should be a firm stand to address killings of journalists, members of the judiciary and even ordinary crimes including the secured interconnectivity of government agencies to harness their full resources in enforcing the law without fear or favor," First District of Leyte Board Member Roque Tiu said.

President Aquino has earlier statements about his priorities on education, peace and security, peace, employment generation and good governance. Hence, the people of Eastern Visayas are hoping to hear about the plans of the President regarding these issues, Mr. Eugene Tan, Vice President, Leyte Chamber of Commerce & Industry, President - Leyte Pintados Foundation, said. (PIA 8)

SOURCE: www.pia.gov.ph

^^^^
Do hope the President will include in his SONA to continue those unfinished infra projects in the whole region, particularly in Tacloban.

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:lol:

btw, good news para ha mga asthmatic sugad ha ak, strikto na nga igindidiri an public smoking ha downtown..

mayda ko nakitan kanina nag gin sita hin taga city..

Wow hehe thats nice,... ive been waiting for that kind of law also hehe mag butang gihap unta hira hin smoking lounge para hiton mga tawo nga naruyag pag smoke,... :cheers1:

PIA Daily News Reader
PIA Press Release
2010/07/23

Eastern Visayas expects PNoy to bare his plans to fulfill campaign promises


Tacloban City (July 23) -- In the much awaited first State of the Nation Address of President Benigno Aquino III, the people of Eastern Visayas expect him to bare his plans in order to fulfill his campaign promises.

Fr. Erwin Balagapo, Parochial Vicar, Sto. Niño Parish, Tacloban City said that the content of the President's State of the Nation Address must include his priority programs in fulfillment of his campaign promises.

The Filipino people voted for the President because of the platform of government he presented to them. It is but right that the people will expect him to give details on how to he will fulfill the promises.

"We expect to hear concrete steps to stamp out corruption at all levels of the bureaucracy and responsive economic programs. Also ways and strategies to address unemployment, transparency in the disbursement of public funds," said several non-government organization officials.

Ms. Francisca Custodio, Station Manager of DYVL Manila Broadcasting Company and president of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters ng Pilipinas Region 8 Chapter, said, she expects to hear about the strategies and plans to solve the economic problems of the country, in the first SONA of President Noynoy.
On the other hand, Ms. Carolina Montilla, President of NUJP in Region 8, said that among the issues she would like to hear about in the first SONA of President Aquino are the resolution of the extra-judicial killings especially those involving the media practitioners; employment generation strategies; poverty alleviation and citizens welfare to include OFWs, senior citizens, women and children.

"There should be a firm stand to address killings of journalists, members of the judiciary and even ordinary crimes including the secured interconnectivity of government agencies to harness their full resources in enforcing the law without fear or favor," First District of Leyte Board Member Roque Tiu said.

President Aquino has earlier statements about his priorities on education, peace and security, peace, employment generation and good governance. Hence, the people of Eastern Visayas are hoping to hear about the plans of the President regarding these issues, Mr. Eugene Tan, Vice President, Leyte Chamber of Commerce & Industry, President - Leyte Pintados Foundation, said. (PIA 8)

SOURCE: www.pia.gov.ph

^^^^
Do hope the President will include in his SONA to continue those unfinished infra projects in the whole region, particularly in Tacloban.

^^based ha mga news bagan it SONA niya is a "blamegame"..i hope diri nala puro gloria...mga plano dapat niya

^^based ha mga news bagan it SONA niya is a "blamegame"..i hope diri nala puro gloria...mga plano dapat niya



I agree @mao....:(

^^diri ma kulba it ira planes?...:D

dri mn pareho mnla hra h8 cebu pac...

Giuseppe's Italian-Filipino Restaurant
Avenida Veteranos

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Stephanie's Smoke Haus
Avenida Veteranos

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Zaibatsu
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Cafe Urbana
Sto. Niño St.

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it took me 1 hour to wait for a taxi...:D

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I agree @mao....:(

^^the truth commission was more than enough..it will be a "blamegame" and "palusot" SONA....tsk....


dri mn pareho mnla hra h8 cebu pac...


^^ahw an gin bibirik pa an propeller para lumarga...:lol:

Ano naman ang route nya at ganyan ang singil?

^^downtown to robi...ma uran kasi ngan ma traffic...tapos nag gasolina pa...

while waiting for a cab.i took some pix muna...:D

along J. Romualdez St...

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^^defunct na yan....

^^
aw amo ba? wa na gud man ak agi agi ngadto..

gud eve guyz!
just to update you guys regarding the land area of NEW GAISANO ORMOC and ROBINSONS TACLOBAN. the figures are estated below:

*NEW GAISANO ORMOC- 29,994 sq.m or 3 hectares

* ROBINSONS TACLOBAN- 33,600 sq.m(mall) + 5,000 sq.m(BPO bldg.& hotel)= 38,600sq.m or 4.5 hectares

these stats were taken last night when i asked the forumer from ormoc so this night i red his repl regarding that matter. then i search @ wekipediea about the total land area of rpt tacloban. so be it we concluded.

Why compare? Basta kay may mall sakto na ito. Di kay magkikinompara pa kun hain it mas dako ngan hain it mas guruguti. IMO, comparing could cause havoc between the two sides. Thus creating CvC's.

Why compare? Basta kay may mall sakto na ito. Di kay magkikinompara pa kun hain it mas dako ngan hain it mas guruguti. IMO, comparing could cause havoc between the two sides. Thus creating CvC's.

it doesnt mean to create havoc between sides. we just have to give stats, to give transparent infomations within the region regarding those infras... so that the community may know on positive side.

Wow hehe thats nice,... ive been waiting for that kind of law also hehe mag butang gihap unta hira hin smoking lounge para hiton mga tawo nga naruyag pag smoke,... :cheers1:

AW MAUPAY ITO. PARA FREE POLLUTION KITA DINHI(TACLOBAN). PERO MAY IBA NA MGA PULIS NA PASAWAY PATI HIRA NA SMOKE ORAS HIN TRABAHO.
:ohno:

^^the truth commission was more than enough..it will be a "blamegame" and "palusot" SONA....tsk....





^^ahw an gin bibirik pa an propeller para lumarga...:lol:

dri gadmn...rai p ngahw aq sumakay o gagad hn my elesi...it cebu route amo ito my elesi pero to mla dri gdmn...d ngahaw aq msakay...jejeje...

AW MAUPAY ITO. PARA FREE POLLUTION KITA DINHI(TACLOBAN). PERO MAY IBA NA MGA PULIS NA PASAWAY PATI HIRA NA SMOKE ORAS HIN TRABAHO.
:ohno:

pasaway na -lawbreaker n lousy pa.....:lol:

dri gadmn...rai p ngahw aq sumakay o gagad hn my elesi...it cebu route amo ito my elesi pero to mla dri gdmn...d ngahaw aq msakay...jejeje...

^^marisyo baya...:lol:...bitaw, it's good nga another airline is interested na mag invest dinhi....:)

AW MAUPAY ITO. PARA FREE POLLUTION KITA DINHI(TACLOBAN). PERO MAY IBA NA MGA PULIS NA PASAWAY PATI HIRA NA SMOKE ORAS HIN TRABAHO.
:ohno:

^^dapat consistent hira...

may gin pm ako ha imo...paki reply nala didto...tnx...:)

Why compare? Basta kay may mall sakto na ito. Di kay magkikinompara pa kun hain it mas dako ngan hain it mas guruguti. IMO, comparing could cause havoc between the two sides. Thus creating CvC's.

nah,... its not a big reason for us to cause havoc,.. hehe :lol:. they are even also comparing us from them b4, anyway maybe he's just asking so he will know... :)

Guys, both of you are correct. But, please try to avoid comparing one city to another and be concious whatever you want to post in here coz it may provoke to other forumers. Im happy that Ormoc to host one of the regions biggest mall, this will be an indication that giant mall investors like RLC and the Gaisanos that they're doing well here. May it be, other giant investors to follow. Again, Im glad with the success of RPT to dominate Tacloban's local economy. And, Im looking forward with the success of Gaisano to boost local economy for the City of Ormoc. Ganito na lang isipin natin, anu-ano kaya mga stalls or botique ang magbubukas sa Gaisano City Ormoc (hope I got the correct name ng mall) ang wala sa RPT para dayuhin natin at dun mag-shopping? Hmm, okey ba kayo dun?

I hope ung mga peeps natin na taga Ormoc makapagbigay naman ng idea kung anu-ano mga stalls or botique ang nakaline-up for occupancy. Sana may adidas, nike or maski toby's store heheheheh :lol:

d/p

AVON TACLOBAN


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To see more: http://christianeraya.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/update-new-avon-tacloban-branch-24072010/

nice pics Mao! they'll open this july 28 if im not mistakin'.
their pinlight caves are the same at rpt, that's why its well lighted and very bright @ night.

24/7 yana it ira pagtrabaho ito. Upod na it pagbalhin hit ira mga gamit. :D

nah,... its not a big reason for us to cause havoc,.. hehe :lol:. they are even also comparing us from them b4, anyway maybe he's just asking so he will know... :)

ok guys just to please you, i will not compare anymore tacloban to other cities.wi'll just focus on tacloban latest projects/infras.

24/7 yana it ira pagtrabaho ito. Upod na it pagbalhin hit ira mga gamit. :D

sana ira ghap ig install an ira mga billboard like an ira ha burgos to advertise and add attractions.

ok guys just to please you, i will not compare anymore tacloban to other cities.wi'll just focus on tacloban latest projects/infras.

Salamat din @lester for being considerate and understanding, I guess you will owe us something para naman malipay kirita nga tanan. And that will be pix, pix, pix and more pictures jejejejeje :lol: Balit, jowk la.

Re: AVON-P. Burgos Branch
Ano naman an masaliwan nganhi? Any idea?

it signage hit AVON dpat mas gin igbaw pa...

NIERRAS: E. VISAYAS NOW BECOMING AN INVESTMENT HUB

TACLOBAN CITY- The mechanisms put into place simplifying the process on investing in the region may just hold the key in the making E. Visayas an investment hub.

...Cynthia Nierras said that the doing away of circuitous and unneccessary steps in securing business permits have, infact, made Tacloban City as one of the most BUSINESS FRIENDLY CITIES all over the country.

...Nierras cited the example of the city government of Tacloban which has been named as one of the most business-friendly cities in the country. She said that no less than Mayor Alfred Romualdez made this disclosure during the members of the Leyte Chamber of Commerce amd Industry wherein the reported that Tacloban was ranked as number 5 among the country's most business friendky cities.

...Nierras said, "So we have to congratulate the city government and Mayor Alfred Romualdez"

Source: Leyte Samar Daily Express, July 25, 2010

Salamat din @lester for being considerate and understanding, I guess you will owe us something para naman malipay kirita nga tanan. And that will be pix, pix, pix and more pictures jejejejeje :lol: Balit, jowk la.

Re: AVON-P. Burgos Branch
Ano naman an masaliwan nganhi? Any idea?

basta pagkasabot ko ito nga AVON ha burgos. napliti ito hira ha Young's mktg. asya it tag-iya. tapos na ada an ira contract that's why they seek another location which is bigger. the most important is accessible for clients.

NIERRAS: E. VISAYAS NOW BECOMING AN INVESTMENT HUB

TACLOBAN CITY- The mechanisms put into place simplifying the process on investing in the region may just hold the key in the making E. Visayas an investment hub.

...Cynthia Nierras said that the doing away of circuitous and unneccessary steps in securing business permits have, infact, made Tacloban City as one of the most BUSINESS FRIENDLY CITIES all over the country.

...Nierras cited the example of the city government of Tacloban which has been named as one of the most business-friendly cities in the country. She said that no less than Mayor Alfred Romualdez made this disclosure during the members of the Leyte Chamber of Commerce amd Industry wherein the reported that Tacloban was ranked as number 5 among the country's most business friendky cities.

...Nierras said, "So we have to congratulate the city government and Mayor Alfred Romualdez"

Source: Leyte Samar Daily Express, July 25, 2010

^^this is a pride for Tacloban....uswag pa!..



..coming from ms nierras, this is the 1st time nga bumati ako ha iya nga gin notice niya an tacloban...napiritan la ada kay damu mga negosyante na present...:D...:lol:...V

TACLOBAN CITY HALL

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iredesign nala it butnga nga portion hit facade moderno na kitaon it City Hall :)

CITY HALL GROUNDS

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KANHURAW BUSINESS CENTER

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^^this is one of the initiatives of the city govt which contributed to our recent ranking in the AIM

iredesign nala it butnga nga portion hit facade moderno na kitaon it City Hall :)

^^labi ito na mga small windows...tacky kitaon

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TACLOBAN CITY HALL

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I love the new look. I-landscape nala nira hin maupay it grounds.

^^mahusay na lage...ngan mas ma upay pala nga gin tanggal an mga trees ngan iba na sagabal kay it adto na crowd moslty mga students nga families na...an mga mag uyab adto na ha may madonna dapit..:lol:

KANHURAW BUSINESS CENTER

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^^this is one of the initiatives of the city govt which contributed to our recent ranking in the AIM

Yup, you are definitely right. Its a big help for some investors, businessmen and even local residents to transact their business to City Hall under in one roof, one-stop-business center ika pa nga. @mao, may-ada ka pictures han solod hit nga center?

Hage, unta guinpa-upay pa it nga ira signage kay bagan diri presentable.

Mahusay ko it new look hit City Hall, unta guinbutangan nala guihap nira hin atop-atop (roof top extension) ha wala nga dapit, pareho han kalingit ha may too, para symmetrical pagkitaon hit City Hall.

I agree @mao, pakakabati ko pala kan Ms. Nierras nga guindayaw hi Mayor Romualdez. Anyhow, Im happy that the City of Tacloban has improved a lot in terms to trade and commerce and alleviate City's local economy, I hope by this time he (the Mayor) would focus to give solutions on water supply, healthcare and unemployment problems in and around the City.

Yup, you are definitely right. Its a big help for some investors, businessmen and even local residents to transact under in one roof, one-stop-business center - name it they have it. @mao, may-ada ka pictures an solod hit nga center?

Hage, unta guinpa-upay pa it nga ira signage kay bagan diri presentable.

Mahusay ko it new look hit City Hall, unta guinbutangan nala guihap nira hin atop-atop (roof top extension) ha wala nga too, pareho han kalingit ha may wala, para symmetrical pagkitaon hit City Hall.

I agree @mao, pakakabati ko pala kan Ms. Nierras nga guindayaw hi Mayor Romualdez. Anyhow, Im happy that the City of Tacloban has improved a lot in terms to trade and commerce and alleviate City's local economy, I hope by this time he would focus on water supply, healthcare and unemployment problems in and around the City.

^^water daw it next na target ni mayor pati an pag convert han entire city into an economic zone...

...i don't like the signage also...an 3rd floor han city hall ig extend pa talaga ito ngadto ha left...

this is the inside...

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Wow,... Mahusay na gud it City hall ta,... hehe im so happy that there are many changes in our City :) kas may Kanhuraw Business Center pa ha... hehe hai... :cry: Such a lovely place to live,... <3 damu pa iton it masunod hehe :okay:

message to all Taclobanons (as well as the whole Philippines) is that lets march together forward to unity, peace, love and progress!!! lets Aim for something so we could achieve our dreams. Lets move fast!

:cheer: :horse:

hehe anyway, any updates about han fishport? or any projects han LGU? :lol:

:cheers:
"PADAYON TACLOBAN!!!"

^^agree...:D....it fishport gin huhulat nala nga mabulkas it election ban...ngan i hope ig padayon ito hit yana nga admin ni noy

SHAKEY'S PIZZA
Zamora Branch

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SHAKEY'S PIZZA
Zamora Branch

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SHAKEY'S PIZZA
Zamora Branch

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see more: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1117995&page=16

^^
unta dako nga BPO company it ma okupar hit BPO space ha Rob.. kailangan magkaada hin competition nganhi para mandagko na it sweldo hit mga ahente.. ngan damo it maenganyo man apply.. tas makitan hit iba nga BPO companies nga maupay mag invest nganhi :D

btw, confirmed na ngayan it Google (SE Asia) ha APAC.. magkakaada na hira dayshift...karuyag sidngon another +/-1k nga trabaho it naghuhulat.. :)

East of Downtown :D
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Magz

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[J. Romualdez/Salazar Sts] Nightshots by gCoke

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Balyuan Amphitheater
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nice pix...:okay:

Julio's Buffet and Jazz Bar

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^^ thanks to the respective kodakers :)

^^haglapad it mga pix...nag miringaw it thread...:D

East of Downtown :D
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^^i think dida ini han patron...gin kuha tikang ha hotel alejandro...

^^i think dida ini han patron...gin kuha tikang ha hotel alejandro...

gnmmingaw na aq hn akun kalye paterno....ada la gihap an antique hauz nira modesto-plus tambayan han chess club...:)

@mao matigo kla nga napiritan hi nierras pag appreciate kn mayor...usa hya nga alipores ni nanang matin...:lol:

TACLOBAN CITY HALL

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^^

ak la masisiring, okey na it city hall ta..ak la comment bagan waray contrast it color, bagan pale la it color :)

^^mas angay ada ha mga govt buildings it sugad na color...:D

maupay unta gn butangan nira hin iba color an mga trim

^^pwede gihapon....ayla...:D

oi, mahatag ka tim opinion kan mayor? :lol:

^^:lol:...di ngan kami magka FB

^^

hehehe :lol: bangn kilala mo it arch. nga nag remodel hit city hall...paki cring nala :lol:

,Mahusay na man iton bga ok na man hehe at least nag bag-o kontra han hadto hehe :) kulang la ugari hin mga details pero di kita maaram kay di pa man iton tima :lol: hahaha bangin mas mahusay pa iton than we expected =]

kitaon naton...pamati ko may ig dudugang pa ito

^^

hehehe :lol: bangn kilala mo it arch. nga nag remodel hit city hall...paki cring nala :lol:

^^diri hi arch fuentebella?

[J. Romualdez/Salazar Sts] Nightshots by gCoke

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^^gin aano ini hiya pag kuha?

^^good music

Gerry's Grill...2009 pa ini nga pic...:D


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;60684429']i think so...
and nsa diskarte dw yn ng driver, sabi ng isang driver na nsakyan ko from airport...esp. last fiesta month. ang lakas dw ng kita nila....:)

^^mayda ako di ma upay nga experience about hito na taxi...:ohno:

kitaon naton...pamati ko may ig dudugang pa ito

^^ unta hehe pero maupay man kay gin preserve nira it original building han city hall, its about time na dapat na nira bag-ohon it facilities and its anterior design... pero maupay man hehe ipa high tech unta ha sakob kas it expansion asya it bagan futuristic na design... :) :banana: hehe

Corporate News
Posted on 10:41 PM, July 26, 2010

Max’s eyeing bakery spin-off, expansion to Mindanao cities (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=14814)


HOMEGROWN chicken restaurant chain Max’s wants to put up corner bakeries in all its branches before a spin-off, an executive said.

The bakeries will eventually become standalone businesses bearing the Max’s brand. Max’s Restaurant also wants to expand operations in the south, preferably through franchising, the official said.

“Maybe we can expand the bakery without the Max’s Restaurant, a spin-off,” Max’s Restaurant President Robert F. Trota said in an interview.

“We are still working on because right now we have not put up bakeries in all Max’s stores,” Mr. Trota said.

So far only 50 out of 115 Max’s Restaurants nationwide have corner bakeries. Mr. Trota said the number would go up to 80 stores at the end of the year.

“It has been there for a long time but it is just now that we are really [expanding],” he added.

Products sold in Max’s corner bakeries include pan de sal bread, cakes and loafs, caramel bars, and pastries.

Mr. Trota said the restaurant chain would soon open restaurants in Mindanao.

“We are trying to get our Zamboanga store opened. We have been working on it for a year and a half. We are just finding the right location,” Mr. Trota said.

Other areas being studied are General Santos in South Cotabato, Tacloban in Leyte, and Dumaguete in Negros Oriental.There are 80 already Max’s Restaurants in Luzon.

This year, the fried chicken restaurant chain wants to open six to eight stores domestically and four overseas -- three in the United States and the first store in Toronto, Canada -- on top of the existing eight stores in the US. “The Filipino community [overseas] is helping us promote the brand,” Mr. Trota said.

For mall-based stores, franchisees need to spend P10 million to P12 million, including starting inventory, and P18 million for a standalone Max’s Restaurant. Of the 115 stores nationwide, 55 are franchised. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

^^^^
I Love Max's!
Definitely, I love to see Max's in Tacloban. I'll just keep my fingers crossed. It's been a talk of the town since last year, during the opening of RPT, I hope it will pursue. Sino kaya ang makakakuha ng franchise at saan nila balal ilagay?

MacArthur Beach Resort and Spa
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Robinsons spending P1B on renovations

GOKONGWEI-LED property developer Robinsons Land Corp. has allotted about P1 billion to redevelop five malls this year, an executive said on Tuesday.

Expansion projects, some of which have already begun, will be completed next year.

"The five [redevelopment] projects, which includes the expansion in Tacloban, [will cost] about P1 billion," Robinsons Land President Frederick D. Go told reporters at the sidelines of a real estate conference in Makati.

Mr. Go said the property developer would add more levels at Robinsons Tacloban and put up the budget Go Hotels. The five-level Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City is also up for redevelopment.

Earlier, Robinsons Land announced the redevelopment and expansion of Robinsons Place in Bacolod, Robinsons Place Manila, and the two-decade-old Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas Center.

The property developer has allotted P9 billion for capital spending this year, of which 40% will be for the construction of new malls.

Robinsons Land will start this year the construction of its first shopping mall in the Northern Luzon province of Pangasinan and the 30th Robinsons mall nationwide. It will also open a mall in Palawan next year, and Cebu and Quezon City in 2012. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=14839)



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Robinsons spending P1B on renovations

GOKONGWEI-LED property developer Robinsons Land Corp. has allotted about P1 billion to redevelop five malls this year, an executive said on Tuesday.

Expansion projects, some of which have already begun, will be completed next year.

"The five [redevelopment] projects, which includes the expansion in Tacloban, [will cost] about P1 billion," Robinsons Land President Frederick D. Go told reporters at the sidelines of a real estate conference in Makati.

Mr. Go said the property developer would add more levels at Robinsons Tacloban and put up the budget Go Hotels. The five-level Robinsons Metro East in Pasig City is also up for redevelopment.

Earlier, Robinsons Land announced the redevelopment and expansion of Robinsons Place in Bacolod, Robinsons Place Manila, and the two-decade-old Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas Center.

The property developer has allotted P9 billion for capital spending this year, of which 40% will be for the construction of new malls.

Robinsons Land will start this year the construction of its first shopping mall in the Northern Luzon province of Pangasinan and the 30th Robinsons mall nationwide. It will also open a mall in Palawan next year, and Cebu and Quezon City in 2012. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=14839)

TV5 to expand in 50 areas

by Jeremiah F. de Guzman

Mediascape Inc., operator of television network TV5, has sought permit from the National Telecommunications Commission to broadcast in 50 areas nationwide to expand its coverage.

Mediascape, a unit of MediaQuest Holdings Inc., filed 50 separate applications to operate and maintain a very high frequency and ultra high frequency TV broadcasting system in the 50 areas, including the cities of Butuan, Ormoc and Tacloban, the provinces of Zambales, Bohol and Albay and Coron Island in Palawan.

MediaQuest is a unit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.

Businessman Antonio Cojuangco acquired ABC Development Corp. in October 2003 and relaunched the network in August 2008 with a new lineup of shows under the brand TV5.

source (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness.htm?f=/2010/july/27/business1.isx&d=2010/july/27)