^^
Congratulations. :cheers:

Nice Video..for PRTV pala ini...di man na mention hi Cong. Montejo, w/c I believe he is visibly active of asking support for the airport rehabilitation. However, the video is well done. :)

^^^^
yun nga... and not to disappoint everyone here's an article about the (real) status of our very own DZR Airport

ganun pa man, i don't expect anything else but im hoping someday soon it will be realized for now i just keep on crossing my fingers..:ohno:


Romualdezes + Petillas =DZR Airport rehab?!

Why the proposition? Because it has been reported twice already: Tacloban-DZR airport rehabilitation is seemingly nowhere on the national government’s top priorities for budgeting.

In the recent episode of ANC’s Talkback with Tina Munoz-Palma, Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim had reported on the list of airports the national government is giving immediate attention today, particularly with reference to our tourism industry; and unfortunately DZR airport was not being mentioned.

I’ve had heard the same line of reasoning again when Secretary Lim was in the region few days ago. The purpose of his visit was discussed over a local radio station, and it was cited there that Department of Tourism (DOT) is taking a fresher look at Guiaun’s airport, in Eastern Samar, in connection again to the country’s potential tourism sites. Although said plan is a welcome development for our region (particularly for Guiuan ), still we need to see the clear-cut picture from the national government for our own DZR airport rehab. After all, DZR airport is located at the heart of the region, and is considered a “ principal domestic airport and the 7th busiest airport in the country” today. In 2009 alone, its volume of passengers had reached to 830, 579. And for 2010, it had posted an earnings of Php 31.9 million, with its daily flights now reaching 12.

A quick visit to www.dotc.gov.ph (official web site of the Department of Transportation and Communication) provided me sufficient data on where is DZR airport now in comparison to other airports in the country in terms of national government’s budgeting priorities.
Major On-going projects (including cost and implementing schedule) there are the airports in: Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, of international standards ( PhP7,853.43 million / 2008-2012); Daraga, Legaspi (PhP 3,075.00 million / 2012-2015); and Puerto Princesa, rehabilitation and development of international standards (PhP 4,362.00 Million / 2012-2015).

On-Pipeline projects (including cost and implementing schedule) via Public-Private Partnership are: New Bohol Airport Development, of international standards (PhP 7,600 million / 2012-2014); Privatization of Laguindingan airport (PhP 1,500 million / 2011-2013); Kalibo Airport (PhP 1,600 million /2011-2014); Mactan-Cebu Int’l Airport Development Project(To be determined / 2012-2015); Privatization of NAIA and DMIA Development (To be determined / 2012-2015); and Balabac (Puerto Princesa) Airport Development Project, of international standards ( PhP1,145,000,000.00 / 2012-2014).

However, for On-going locally funded airport projects, DZR Airport is listed on no.14, with a project description: Site Development, Proposed Renovation of Daniel Z. Romualdez Bldg., (Site Development) Foundation and Subgrade Development; Source of Funding: GAA 2007, GAA 2008 & GAA 2009; Status: On going; Cost: 2007: PhP 75M, 2008: PhP 260M, 2009: PhP 742.05M).

GAA or General Appropriations Act represents the official budget of the country as legislated and approved by the government.

For 2010 GAA report posted at Department of Budget and Management website (www.dbm.gov.ph), for DOTC’s Locally-Funded Project(s): a. Construction, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Transportation and Communications Infrastructure Projects including Acquisition of Equipment, I’ve found out that on the list of airports only Maasin (Southern Leyte) Airport in the region is listed there.

Also, for 2011 GAA report posted on the said DBM site, I wasn’t able to find DZR Airport Rehabilitation among the priority airports being mentioned there on the budget.

GAA for 2011 is amounting to Php P1.645 trillion. And as I look at it, ours there for DZR airport Rehab is zilch– nada, zero, nothing.

Yet let us not despair. The region is home to brilliant-minded leaders, particularly the Petillas and Romualdezes, so to say.

The charismatic and business-savvy Regional Development Council Chairman and Leyte Gov. Jericho “Icot” Petilla and the equally smart and visibly hard-working Tacloban city mayor Alfred Romualdez (and their counterparts)– two political titans in our midst who have been vowing us the same political platforms on “development and good governance”–can do so much in terms of our DZR airport Rehab.

Indeed there is a need for DZR Rehab. The media has been reporting on various reasons which might have resulted to years of delays and setbacks for the airport’s rehab, yet no immediate and tangible solutions are still at hand ( save for some press statements).

In this 21st century, ours is still on its dismal state. Reportedly, it has yet to install its Instrument Landing System or ILS to guide planes during problematic weather conditions, advanced screening machines for freights/cargoes, and other similar improvements on its runway and terminal.

I had a glimpse of the proposed architectural design for a new DZR airport via www.gerryruiz.wordpress.com , a personal blogsite from one of the leading tour operators in the region, and man, it is “world-class”.

And how would our current leaders can do the “magic” for a “world-class” DZR airport? Let’s leave this to the leadership and management skills of our elected leaders then.

I don’t believe that development at DZR airport is being held hostage by the principles of “realpolitiks” or of vested interest by our elected officials . I don’t believe that bootlicking, credit-grabbing and media-mauling are the real culprits, either. I believe DZR Airport rehab can be done, for all arguments’ sake.

By: Ronald O. Reyes

Post Published: 27 May 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/05/romualdezes-petillas-dzr-airport-rehab/)
Found in section: Musing Maasin, Opinion

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Vice Governor Ma. Mimietta Bagulaya presents to Dan Stephen Palami a copy of Resolution No. 2611-233 passed by the provincial board on May 21,2011 commending him for giving national honor and prestige through his exemplary effort in boosting the Philippine National Football Team, “Azkals” and achieving victories in international football matches, and in raising nationwide awareness and interest on the sport of football. Also in photo are the Azkals team members, Miss Raissa Villasin, representing her brother 2nd district Board Member Niccolo Villasin.

SOURCE: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/05/in-eastern-visayas-dswd-official-blames-natural-disasters-on-worsening-poverty/)

^^^^
:banana::banana::banana:
:banana::banana::banana:

^^
Dapat lang. :D

^^^^
yun nga... and not to disappoint everyone here's an article about the (real) status of our very own DZR Airport

ganun pa man, i don't expect anything else but im hoping someday soon it will be realized for now i just keep on crossing my fingers..:ohno:


Romualdezes + Petillas =DZR Airport rehab?!

Why the proposition? Because it has been reported twice already: Tacloban-DZR airport rehabilitation is seemingly nowhere on the national government’s top priorities for budgeting.

In the recent episode of ANC’s Talkback with Tina Munoz-Palma, Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim had reported on the list of airports the national government is giving immediate attention today, particularly with reference to our tourism industry; and unfortunately DZR airport was not being mentioned.

I’ve had heard the same line of reasoning again when Secretary Lim was in the region few days ago. The purpose of his visit was discussed over a local radio station, and it was cited there that Department of Tourism (DOT) is taking a fresher look at Guiaun’s airport, in Eastern Samar, in connection again to the country’s potential tourism sites. Although said plan is a welcome development for our region (particularly for Guiuan ), still we need to see the clear-cut picture from the national government for our own DZR airport rehab. After all, DZR airport is located at the heart of the region, and is considered a “ principal domestic airport and the 7th busiest airport in the country” today. In 2009 alone, its volume of passengers had reached to 830, 579. And for 2010, it had posted an earnings of Php 31.9 million, with its daily flights now reaching 12.

A quick visit to www.dotc.gov.ph (official web site of the Department of Transportation and Communication) provided me sufficient data on where is DZR airport now in comparison to other airports in the country in terms of national government’s budgeting priorities.
Major On-going projects (including cost and implementing schedule) there are the airports in: Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, of international standards ( PhP7,853.43 million / 2008-2012); Daraga, Legaspi (PhP 3,075.00 million / 2012-2015); and Puerto Princesa, rehabilitation and development of international standards (PhP 4,362.00 Million / 2012-2015).

On-Pipeline projects (including cost and implementing schedule) via Public-Private Partnership are: New Bohol Airport Development, of international standards (PhP 7,600 million / 2012-2014); Privatization of Laguindingan airport (PhP 1,500 million / 2011-2013); Kalibo Airport (PhP 1,600 million /2011-2014); Mactan-Cebu Int’l Airport Development Project(To be determined / 2012-2015); Privatization of NAIA and DMIA Development (To be determined / 2012-2015); and Balabac (Puerto Princesa) Airport Development Project, of international standards ( PhP1,145,000,000.00 / 2012-2014).

However, for On-going locally funded airport projects, DZR Airport is listed on no.14, with a project description: Site Development, Proposed Renovation of Daniel Z. Romualdez Bldg., (Site Development) Foundation and Subgrade Development; Source of Funding: GAA 2007, GAA 2008 & GAA 2009; Status: On going; Cost: 2007: PhP 75M, 2008: PhP 260M, 2009: PhP 742.05M).

GAA or General Appropriations Act represents the official budget of the country as legislated and approved by the government.

For 2010 GAA report posted at Department of Budget and Management website (www.dbm.gov.ph), for DOTC’s Locally-Funded Project(s): a. Construction, Rehabilitation and Improvement of Transportation and Communications Infrastructure Projects including Acquisition of Equipment, I’ve found out that on the list of airports only Maasin (Southern Leyte) Airport in the region is listed there.

Also, for 2011 GAA report posted on the said DBM site, I wasn’t able to find DZR Airport Rehabilitation among the priority airports being mentioned there on the budget.

GAA for 2011 is amounting to Php P1.645 trillion. And as I look at it, ours there for DZR airport Rehab is zilch– nada, zero, nothing.

Yet let us not despair. The region is home to brilliant-minded leaders, particularly the Petillas and Romualdezes, so to say.

The charismatic and business-savvy Regional Development Council Chairman and Leyte Gov. Jericho “Icot” Petilla and the equally smart and visibly hard-working Tacloban city mayor Alfred Romualdez (and their counterparts)– two political titans in our midst who have been vowing us the same political platforms on “development and good governance”–can do so much in terms of our DZR airport Rehab.

Indeed there is a need for DZR Rehab. The media has been reporting on various reasons which might have resulted to years of delays and setbacks for the airport’s rehab, yet no immediate and tangible solutions are still at hand ( save for some press statements).

In this 21st century, ours is still on its dismal state. Reportedly, it has yet to install its Instrument Landing System or ILS to guide planes during problematic weather conditions, advanced screening machines for freights/cargoes, and other similar improvements on its runway and terminal.

I had a glimpse of the proposed architectural design for a new DZR airport via www.gerryruiz.wordpress.com , a personal blogsite from one of the leading tour operators in the region, and man, it is “world-class”.

And how would our current leaders can do the “magic” for a “world-class” DZR airport? Let’s leave this to the leadership and management skills of our elected leaders then.

I don’t believe that development at DZR airport is being held hostage by the principles of “realpolitiks” or of vested interest by our elected officials . I don’t believe that bootlicking, credit-grabbing and media-mauling are the real culprits, either. I believe DZR Airport rehab can be done, for all arguments’ sake.

By: Ronald O. Reyes

Post Published: 27 May 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/05/romualdezes-petillas-dzr-airport-rehab/)
Found in section: Musing Maasin, Opinion

Sana nga. :cheers:

^^ I hope our local leaders will really make a stand. :)

^^
I do hope so.

^^ ata.. they have at least 5 branches here..

^^ 1. Rizal Avenue
2. Gomez
3. Salazar
4. Justice Romualdez
5. Gaisano Central
6. Robinsons Place Tacloban

^^
I do hope so.

^^ set-aside politics for the meantime. Since the airport is already named after a Romualdez, maybe they can name one of the lounges or a building or the street within the airport complex after a Petilla :lol::lol:

Kidding aside, mas maupay unta if ig-set aside la anay an differences so that the long-delayed and very overdue rehabilitation of our airport will push through.

^^
Pwede gihap.:lol:

^^ any updates re: RPT expansion?? :)

^^
Pagkadto ko kakulop kadali waray man activity ha site. Kanan uran ada. Ambot yana kun nag resume na ba an construction.

^^
Bridge na ba an hihimuon pag-connect han main building han RPT ngan an expansion?

^^ Bridge unta.

^^ bagan bridge na diri. :lol:

saan maganda mag stay sa tacloban for 1 night?

^^
Rosvenil Pensione or GV Hotel. :D Pwede rin sa Luxury Suites at Highness. Affordable yang mga yan. :D

^^ bagan bridge na diri. :lol:

Pero masmaupay unta kun pag-usahon an main ngan expansion para masdako ngan masdamo it ma-occupy na mga tenants. :)

Highness Pension Suites, Paterno St.

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Wow! nice one I really like it so much..

Wow! nice one I really like it so much..

^^^^
@mario is that you?

kung hindi...WELCOME TO OUR THREAD....

:banana::banana::banana:

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^^^^
@mario is that you?

kung hindi...WELCOME TO OUR THREAD....

:banana::banana::banana:

:lol::lol::lol: Diri uy. Adi gad la ak Sir Ijun namimingaw ka la haak. :lol:

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Grabeh...nagnose-bleed ako dun ha mga higlarum nga Winaray

whew!

:lol::lol::lol: Diri uy. Adi gad la ak Sir Ijun namimingaw ka la haak. :lol:

^^^^
gasi ka man...

oo namimingaw ak it im mga pictures...waray bag-o?

:lol::lol::lol: Diri uy. Adi gad la ak Sir Ijun namimingaw ka la haak. :lol:

siring la kun damo pa it parasuon ha iyo :D :D :D

siring la kun damo pa it parasuon ha iyo :D :D :D

:lol::lol: Waray ngan kami naghanda. :lol:

^^
Istoryahe :lol:

^^ set-aside politics for the meantime. Since the airport is already named after a Romualdez, maybe they can name one of the lounges or a building or the street within the airport complex after a Petilla :lol::lol:

Kidding aside, mas maupay unta if ig-set aside la anay an differences so that the long-delayed and very overdue rehabilitation of our airport will push through.

Since asya manggud ito it main reason why the Petillas don't really give a full support on the Rehab of DZR Airport, better yet change the name of the Airport if marehabilitate na, into a neutral and fair name.

I propose

1.) Eastern Visayas International Airport ----pwede!

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^^^^
where ini hiya?

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Feature: LMWD’s efficient new meter reading, billing system

The Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD) informed that it has implemented this month a new Meter Reading and Billing System (MRBS) which is functioning well and as expected.

The new system was implemented to shorten the period of the water district’s billing process from 30 days to at least 15 days so that the monthly billing process for all its more than 28,000 connections will be done and closed each month accordingly, Ms. Maria Theresa Pascua, LMWD Information Officer said.

Ms. Pascua also said that with the implementation of the new billing process, a new grace period will be effected, from 15 days to 10 days.

To recall, Engr. Nestor P. Villasin in the first week of March announced the that the new system is envisioned to simplify the existing billing system, increase manpower productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce operational cost, and eliminate unnecessary processes.

"The adoption of this new system is just one of the several programs or projects that the LMWD have planned and embarked so as to improve its service to the people,” Manager Villasin said.

The water district was able to implement this month the new MRBS which is working as expected although some minor problems are experienced or occur from time to time mostly attributed to the meter readers’ technical familiarization and adjustment in using the handheld computer gadget.

Engr. Villasin calls on all water concessionaires to please visit or call the LMWD office for any queries, clarifications or complaints related to the implementation of the new meter reading and billing system.

“We want to improve every aspect of our services and this new system is just one of those. On the other hand, we are also expecting from our water consumers to assist us by way of providing information that will help improve our services,” Manager Villasin added.

“Read and Bill” is a simplified system wherein meter reading and billing process will both be done in the field by the meter readers with the use of hand-held computer set which is a PSION device run by customized software.

Under the water district’s existing meter reading and billing process, billing cycle is done and completed within 30 days for all its more than 28,000 water connections.

It comprises a series of three different daily activities that include meter reading by meter readers, billing and printing of statement of account performed by billing operators, and water bill deliveries to respective concessionaires by bill tenders.

The new system will not only simplify and consolidate meter reading and billing process but will also shorten the billing cycle from 30 days to 15 days. Since the meter readers alone will now do the three different activities, a significant decrease in the operational cost is expected without necessarily sacrificing excellent service.

In order to ensure that the new system will run smoothly, an on-field testing parallel run, have been conducted and all the meter readers have been oriented and trained so as to equip them with sufficient knowledge about the new system and on how to use the gadget efficiently.

Mr. Raymund Elona, LMWD’s MIS-CCT personnel who was charged on the technical aspect of the new system, said that the hand-held computer aside from being user friendly, will be ran by a program that will make sure the meter readers work easier and more accurate.

As manual intervention will be limited to the meter readers in the new system, personal accountability is traceable and data verification will be eliminated.

The usual pre printed Statement of Account will be replaced with a statement of account made out of white thermal paper about three inches wide and will be hand-in to the water concessionaires right after meter reading.

LMWD is a water service provider in the province of Leyte in Eastern Visayas, serving seven municipalities and one city. The water district is one of more than 500 independent water districts in the Philippines that generate its revenues solely from monthly water bill payment of all its water concessionaires to finance its operational costs and projects. (PIA 8) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r08&id=34426)

^^^^
:ohno::ohno::ohno:

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^^ka sayang hini nga property

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Feature: LMWD’s efficient new meter reading, billing system

The Leyte Metropolitan Water District (LMWD) informed that it has implemented this month a new Meter Reading and Billing System (MRBS) which is functioning well and as expected.

The new system was implemented to shorten the period of the water district’s billing process from 30 days to at least 15 days so that the monthly billing process for all its more than 28,000 connections will be done and closed each month accordingly, Ms. Maria Theresa Pascua, LMWD Information Officer said.

Ms. Pascua also said that with the implementation of the new billing process, a new grace period will be effected, from 15 days to 10 days.

To recall, Engr. Nestor P. Villasin in the first week of March announced the that the new system is envisioned to simplify the existing billing system, increase manpower productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce operational cost, and eliminate unnecessary processes.

"The adoption of this new system is just one of the several programs or projects that the LMWD have planned and embarked so as to improve its service to the people,” Manager Villasin said.

The water district was able to implement this month the new MRBS which is working as expected although some minor problems are experienced or occur from time to time mostly attributed to the meter readers’ technical familiarization and adjustment in using the handheld computer gadget.

Engr. Villasin calls on all water concessionaires to please visit or call the LMWD office for any queries, clarifications or complaints related to the implementation of the new meter reading and billing system.

“We want to improve every aspect of our services and this new system is just one of those. On the other hand, we are also expecting from our water consumers to assist us by way of providing information that will help improve our services,” Manager Villasin added.

“Read and Bill” is a simplified system wherein meter reading and billing process will both be done in the field by the meter readers with the use of hand-held computer set which is a PSION device run by customized software.

Under the water district’s existing meter reading and billing process, billing cycle is done and completed within 30 days for all its more than 28,000 water connections.

It comprises a series of three different daily activities that include meter reading by meter readers, billing and printing of statement of account performed by billing operators, and water bill deliveries to respective concessionaires by bill tenders.

The new system will not only simplify and consolidate meter reading and billing process but will also shorten the billing cycle from 30 days to 15 days. Since the meter readers alone will now do the three different activities, a significant decrease in the operational cost is expected without necessarily sacrificing excellent service.

In order to ensure that the new system will run smoothly, an on-field testing parallel run, have been conducted and all the meter readers have been oriented and trained so as to equip them with sufficient knowledge about the new system and on how to use the gadget efficiently.

Mr. Raymund Elona, LMWD’s MIS-CCT personnel who was charged on the technical aspect of the new system, said that the hand-held computer aside from being user friendly, will be ran by a program that will make sure the meter readers work easier and more accurate.

As manual intervention will be limited to the meter readers in the new system, personal accountability is traceable and data verification will be eliminated.

The usual pre printed Statement of Account will be replaced with a statement of account made out of white thermal paper about three inches wide and will be hand-in to the water concessionaires right after meter reading.

LMWD is a water service provider in the province of Leyte in Eastern Visayas, serving seven municipalities and one city. The water district is one of more than 500 independent water districts in the Philippines that generate its revenues solely from monthly water bill payment of all its water concessionaires to finance its operational costs and projects. (PIA 8) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r08&id=34426)

^^^^
:ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^we need water...:D

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Montview Residences at Tigbao, Tacloban City

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San Juanico Golf & Country Club

source: webfind

^^
Asya ito it ira hotel? Or iba la nga building?

^^Iba la nga building kay ito hiya function hall man la ito hiya ngan ha ubos showers and comfort rooms lang. :)

^^^^
where ini hiya?

Ha may Zamora St. dapit, sapit hit OCCCI.

d/p

^^Iba la nga building kay ito hiya function hall man la ito hiya ngan ha ubos showers and comfort rooms lang. :)

Aww. amo ba. Do you have a picture of the hotel?

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Sana ma-revive ini.

^decaying na it olot...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

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San Juanico Golf & Country Club

source: webfind

^^bagan haligot it pool...


^^
Asya ito it ira hotel? Or iba la nga building?

^^may hotel ba?

Big discounts on basic commodities offered by 15 establishments in Tacloban from May 27 to Jun 27 (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/05/big-discounts-on-basic-commodities-offered-by-15-establishments-in-tacloban-from-may-27-to-jun-27/)

TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to help the public during these hard times and start of classes, the Department of Trade and Industry together with the city government of Tacloban launched DTI’s Discuento Program with the theme: “ Presyong Panalo Para sa Mamimiling Pilipino.” This noble endeavor is in partnership with 15 establishments in the city.

A motorcade to drumbeat the event was made along Magsaysay Boulevard, part of Justice Romualdez down to Rizal Avenue and Burgos-Tarcela before proceeding to Anibong, Naga-Naga, Abucay, Sagkahan, Coca-Cola-Fatima and Real Street and ended at the grounds of the City Hall. It was participated by the officers, personnel and workers of the 15 stores namely: A’nJ Marketing; Astra Mart; DSM Commercial; Gaisano Capital; Gaisano Central; Hanz Graphics; Leyte Asia Trading; Leyte Paper World; Market Savers; National Bookstore; Nena’s Trading; Reyna’s Toyland; Robinson’s Supermarket; Tacloban Highway Commercial and 578 Resources, Incorporated.

The participating stores and business establishments will give special discounts on basic and prime commodities including school supplies and uniforms from May 27 until June 27, 2011 for some of the establishments while some will have it until May 30. The owners of these stores opened up their businesses to help parents and students during the opening of classes where families are usually in a quandary where to source out money for school supplies, uniforms and food commodities for their children especially those who are leaving their homes and need to bring along food provisions for their stay at boarding houses.

“The Discuento Caravan is a response of the government to the hardship of our people on the rising costs of prime commodities,” says DTI Leyte Director Desiderio Belas.

In the same interview, Mayor Alfred Romualdez offered his gratitude to the 15 business establishments that participated in this noble endeavor saying “these stores have the heart for the poor in the city, people must go and buy from them,” he said. He provided some refreshments to the participants of the caravan which was coordinated for the city by Vic Buling, a consultant for agro-fisheries concerns.

from The Philippine Star...

San Juanico Golf Hotel: A paradise for golfers (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=87&articleId=687854)

MANILA, Philippines - The San Juanico Golf Hotel, a 30-room hotel with breathtaking views of verdant, rolling hills and the engineering marvel that is San Juanico Bridge is now open for guests and golfing enthusiasts.

Located in Barangay Camansihay (just 10 kilometers from the capital Tacloban City), the new hotel inside the San Juanico Park, Golf and Country Club has all the amenities visitors would need for a comfortable, safe and memorable experience when touring Leyte or enjoying their golf game at the 18-hole golf course.

The San Juanico Golf Hotel helps meet the growing demand for quality accommodations needed by the increasing number of visitors to the Eastern Visayas region, especially Tacloban City.

“The hotel has 30 units, which is ideal for our concept of a cozy, homey atmosphere for our guests. At this point, we’d still like to avoid a crowded feeling. With a controlled number of stay-in guests, it’s more likely for them to savor the lovely, expansive views and to feel relaxed and carefree, with lots of elbow room to spare,” says Mimi Acacio, president of San Juanico Golf Hotel.
The swimming pool area at the country club has an adult pool as well as a kiddie pool for laid-back, fun family bonding for club members and guests at San Juanico Golf Hotel.

Architect Ed Cumpio designed the hotel with the aim of giving guests every chance to feel relaxed and refreshed. In order to maximize guests’ experience of the surrounding landscape, Cumpio designed the outer units so that they have terraces that descend in a cascade.

As a result, occupants in each unit — from the top to the lower levels — are able to have an unobstructed, panoramic view of the landscaped golf course, the green hills, and the famous San Juanico Bridge that spans for two kilometers across the strait between Samar and Leyte islands. The San Juanico Bridge is considered the most beautiful sea-spanning bridge in the Philippines.

“The feeling of being in such a beautiful, expansive, relaxing place surrounded by greenery, with clear skies and the view of the panoramic landscape that opens toward the huge bridge is a great stress reliever. You simply feel that you’ve left your cares behind and you have all the time for yourself and your loved ones,” says Liza Cahilig, who provided the customized beddings, accessories and drapes.

When Mimi Acacio approached her for the project of providing the customized beddings and drapes — and after she saw the San Juanico Park Golf and Country Club — she was immediately inspired by the surroundings.

“The very first word in my mind was ‘paradise.’ The whole place is a showcase of natural beauty and human landscaping art. For the new hotel, I made sure that the drapes and beddings were customized for comfort and aesthetics that were functional and in good taste, without being gaudy,” Cahilig explains.

Acacio commends Cahilig for a wonderful job with the drapes, beddings and beddings accessories.

“My concept was to create rooms that are relaxing, cozy and homey. Liza’s drapes, beddings and accessories helped me achieve the look and ambiance I wanted. The hotel rooms are comfortable and relaxing for those who want to rest and have some quiet, recharging privacy.

“At the same time, I don’t want guests to remain inside the rooms all day. There’s so much relaxing, soul-nourishing beauty outside that they simply must go out, at least in the terraces where the views are spectacular,” Acacio says.

The new hotel is for members and guests of the San Juanico Park, Golf and Country Club who want the convenience of overnight (or several nights of) accommodations to avoid the hassle of going to the golf course and back to their hotels outside of Barangay Camansihay.

For Victor Domingo, president of the San Juanico Park, Golf and Country Club, the new hotel is an important addition that makes their place even more attractive to members, potential members, golf enthusiasts and visitors.

“The experience of San Juanico Park, Golf and Country Club has gone from just enjoying a golf game with friends and family into a more complete experience of having a relaxing vacation as well,” says Domingo.
Liza Cahilig puts finishing touches on custom-made drapes, beddings and accessories for the rooms of the San Juanico Golf Hotel.

Other amenities of the San Juanico Park, Golf and Country Club include its spacious and comfy restaurant that serves delicious and mouthwatering local and international cuisine. Stay-in guests are also treated to free breakfast at the restaurant when they book accommodations at the hotel.

There’s also the swimming pool facility that has a pool for adults and another one for kids — making the golf and country club a perfect place for family bonding.

Over the medium- and long-term, Acacio says the hotel also makes it possible for the San Juanico Park, Golf and Country Club to host major golf tournaments. “Having a hotel along with existing amenities like the swimming pool, for example, makes us an ideal place for golf tournaments and other related events. Guests not only enjoy the sport but also relax, unwind and enjoy their time with family and friends with more convenience and comfort,” Domingo adds.

RICHARD CUP 2011, National 7-A-Side National Football Festival (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/05/richard-cup-2011-national-7-a-side-national-football-festival/)

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TACLOBAN CITY – The biggest football tournament in the region will be held starting today and to end tomorrow at the Leyte Provincial Sports Complex this city according to Richard Ang, president of Centre of International Education (CIE –School for Leaders), Tacloban City Campus, one of the organizing sponsors of this event. Dubbed as the Richard Cup 2011, National 7-A-Side National Football Festival will be participated in by nearly 40 teams from different football clubs all over the country.
There will be Men’s Open Division, Ladies Open, Under 17 and Under 12 competition according to Anton Ñino Raquel and Damina Nadera, Jr. the coordinators. This event is organized by CIE- Tacloban City Campus, Einstein Football Club and the Department of Education Region VIII.

In an interview with Deped Regional Director Luisa Yu she said “I would like to thank Richard Ang for making DepEd a part of this festival. This is a good opportunity for our athletes to participate, for our coaches to see how competitions are conducted and for people to watch how the football game is played. We need strong teams in our schools. We want our students to have passion for the game. This Richard Cup 2011 National Football Festival is already well-disseminated in schools all over the region.

Among the participating teams are : Men’s Open Division – Dirty Dozen, San Jose, Tacloban City; Einstein Football Club, Tacloban; Borongan Football Club; Los Hijos – A, B and C, Catarman, Northern Samar; Pacific Football Club; Palo Football Team; South Western University- African Team.

Ladies’ Open Division – 2 teams from Leyte National High School

Under 17 – Calbayog ootball Association CAFA; Leye National High School; Burauen Soccer Team.

Under 12 Division- Centre for International Education (CI) Lions, Tacloban Campus; Buruen Football Team; Borongan A, B and C; San Jose Einstin Football Team, Tacloban and Cebu Football Team.

The Richard Cup 2011 offers free registration and free accommodation to out- of-town participants according to Ang. “The Richard Cup 2011 is a kick-off activity of the many competitions in the National Football Festival 2011. We coordinated with DepED because we want to tap the schols and maybe discover new potential soccer players, who can play in the national team in the future” said Ang.

Last October 2010, Ang also staged the Richard and Richard Cup at the Leyte Provincial Sports Complex. “I have so much faith in our local players. I m sure we can tap some of them in the future. This is a physical sports and requires speed which we can try our athletes, but in basketball, we need height which most us Filipinos don’t have,” Ang said.

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Rafael's Farm

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at McArthur Park

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Next month na ba titikangan pag-construct hit Tacloban Fish Port? :D

^^
Rosvenil Pensione or GV Hotel. :D Pwede rin sa Luxury Suites at Highness. Affordable yang mga yan. :D

Highness Pension Suites, Paterno St.

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thanks!!!:cheers:

Next month na ba titikangan pag-construct hit Tacloban Fish Port? :D

not sure.. pero nakitan ko an interview ha PRTV12 kagabi nga sigurado na kuno nga yana nga tuig matitikangan..


btw, mayda la gihap PK Festival pero waray street dancing.. deretso la performance ha Grandstand.. this is good news (at least for me) :)

not sure.. pero nakitan ko an interview ha PRTV12 kagabi nga sigurado na kuno nga yana nga tuig matitikangan..


btw, mayda la gihap PK Festival pero waray street dancing.. deretso la performance ha Grandstand.. this is good news (at least for me) :)


HA???? SURE WARAY STREET DANCING????:ohno::ohno::shocked::shocked::mad2::mad2: AMO NA BA ETO KA INSECURE HET TAGA SANGYAW HA PK NA PATI KALIPAYAN HET TAWO ETA PUPUGNGAN!!!:stupid::stupid::guns1::guns1::wtf::wtf:

newbie here..

greetings from ilovetacloban FB Page. :)

not sure.. pero nakitan ko an interview ha PRTV12 kagabi nga sigurado na kuno nga yana nga tuig matitikangan..

btw, mayda la gihap PK Festival pero waray street dancing.. deretso la performance ha Grandstand.. this is good news (at least for me) :)

Sana madayon man gud ito nga Fish Port yana nga tuig kay it will be a great boost to the city's economy once finished. :cheers:

Lousy daw adto kun waray parade. :ohno: Maupay nala liwat ito kesa hit waray gud kadayon an Pintados-Kasadyaan.

newbie here..

greetings from ilovetacloban FB Page. :)

Welcome to SSC Tacloban Admin Jakku! :)

hiyay.. ka lousy kun waray streetdancing..

thanks han pag welcome @thebattlecry..

newbie here..

greetings from ilovetacloban FB Page. :)

ang dami pa niyong forumers kaya ang busy ng inyong thread :)

welcome to the newbies...:)

Sana madayon man gud ito nga Fish Port yana nga tuig kay it will be a great boost to the city's economy once finished. :cheers:

Lousy daw adto kun waray parade. :ohno: Maupay nala liwat ito kesa hit waray gud kadayon an Pintados-Kasadyaan.



Welcome to SSC Tacloban Admin Jakku! :)

^^kay nadiri man hira pakig urusa ha Sangyaw kaya asya na sugad...ngan mas ma upay na matatagan hin leeway it city to promote itself ...its a win-win solution for both festivals...:)

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Next month na ba titikangan pag-construct hit Tacloban Fish Port? :D

According ha interview ha PRTV12, dayon kuno it Fish Port. Di la sigurado kun sano gud ba,

^^
Maupay kot ngada. Mahal la ugaring. :D

I saw left and richt underconstructions kanina. dinhi pala ito ha vicinity hit downtown area.
Grabe, expect 5 years from now, cranes and T cranes are everywhere.

Usa pa, nagtikang na pagsurvey an MAYNILAD ha diit ngan Tigbao Area last week pa!

Goodbye LMWD!

Arch. Marteja from main office in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center is in the city to inspect the ongoing expansion in RPT. In October will be the opening of the said expansion. He can't disclose of any tenants or structure renovations. He is not in a position to do so. Sayang!!!

^^tell him na sekreto la niyo ito.di mo ig yayakan ha iba...:D

^^kaya mo man liwat it price...

newbie here..

greetings from ilovetacloban FB Page. :)

Welcome to SSC Tacloban.

Nagtitikadamo la it Tacloban-Based SSC Forumers! Just like the progress and development of the city itself. Keep'em coming!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Lousy daw adto kun waray parade. :ohno: Maupay nala liwat ito kesa hit waray gud kadayon an Pintados-Kasadyaan.
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lagi.. 25th year pa naman hit Pintados yana :)

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Here's a simple analysis if in case one of the reasons why there are setbacks in the pursuit of the DZR Airport Upgrade and Rehab to Int'l standards is the length of the runway.

Int'l Airport Name: Runway (ft):
NAIA 12, 261 and 7, 408
CEB-MAC 10, 827
DMIA 10, 499
GENSAN 10, 567
DVO 9, 842
SUBIC 9, 003
ZAM 8, 564
PUERTO P. 8, 530
ILO 8, 203
LAOAG 7, 986
KALIBO 7, 545
TAC-DZR 7, 014 + approx 1, 500 (additional length if upgrade will be realized)
a total length of 8, 514 feet can already accommodate large
aircrafts.

Terminal Building site is not a problem. The only Problem is Political Intrigue-if this will be solved, budget and remedies follow. As the saying goes,"If there's a will, there's a way."

not sure.. pero nakitan ko an interview ha PRTV12 kagabi nga sigurado na kuno nga yana nga tuig matitikangan..


btw, mayda la gihap PK Festival pero waray street dancing.. deretso la performance ha Grandstand.. this is good news (at least for me) :)

Aw. Kay nayakan didi na article han LSDE dated Nov. 16, 2010 na construction will start on June 2011, sana tuod ini. :D

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P300 M Tacloban City port project to be implemented next year yet
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TACLOBAN CITY-The implementation of the P300 million worth fish port project in this city will not be realized this year, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Director Juan Albaladejo said yesterday.

However, Albaladejo said the project will just be implemented on the second quarter next year despite the release of the P50 million initial funds to the Philippine Fishery Development Authority (PFDA) for preliminary surveys of the project.

"The construction will start on June 2011. This is because there were some agencies that were against putting the project to our proposed site,” he said.

The official is referring to the objections of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) claiming they were not consulted on the proposed project and the area where the project will be located is within the port parameter that could affect their operations.

Instead, Albaladejo said the project site has been transferred at the Old Bus Terminal which is just one-hectare, short from the required five-hectare area.

“As of now, there are no impediments so far that could derail some plans on the implementation. The city government has initiated already for the finalization of the project site and this will surely push through next year,” he said.

The reason, among others, why the target date has been move to June 2011 is that the PFDA has still to conduct another study as the location has been changed.

It was learned that PFDA will be the one to supervise the fish port but will transfer the management to the city government once the latter will be able to manage the port facilities.

Albaladejo said the one-hectare area at the old bus terminal will be initially used for the construction of the refrigeration and storage facilities.

“I don’t see any problem now that it will not be pushed through,” he said

source: http://leytesamardaily.net/2010/11/p300-m-tacloban-city-port-project-to-be-implemented-next-year-yet/

^^tell him na sekreto la niyo ito.di mo ig yayakan ha iba...:D
:lol::lol::lol:

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hahaha...naghaharawan la it RTR Plaza

waray na man an mga prominente nga nawong ngada? mas mahusay kun waray nabida nga nawong na hihikit-an hehehe...:lol:

Welcome to SSC Tacloban.

Nagtitikadamo la it Tacloban-Based SSC Forumers! Just like the progress and development of the city itself. Keep'em coming!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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partee, partee, partee...:banana::banana::banana:

WELCOME PO SA MGA NEWBIES ON THE BLOCK! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

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Nice Pix @urban.. :okay: :okay:

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Nice Pix @urban.. :okay: :okay:

ang ganda talaga ng tacloban :cheers:

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hahaha...naghaharawan la it RTR Plaza

waray na man an mga prominente nga nawong ngada? mas mahusay kun waray nabida nga nawong na hihikit-an hehehe...:lol:

Waray man, mamingaw ngan mahawan yana it RTR Plaza. Di pareho han mga past years na May pa la damo na an nagseset-up hin mga baratilyo ngan mga barbeque stands. Damo geap hadto an mga kiritaon kada gab-i. Yana ginla-langaw. :lol: :ohno:

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EYE-SORE. :ohno: :bash:


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Asikasuhon na unta ini na mga wires hin cable ngan telephone kay malain kitaon ngan delikado pa.

Tacloban Aerial Shots


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Nice pics. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Tacloban Aerial Shots


Northern Part
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Klaro na nade-develop pa la it northern part hit city kay diri pa gud damo it mga establishments kun iku-kumpara mo ha may downtown area.

Clouds at the top of the Mountain
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Rafael's Farm? :D

^^
Rafael's Farm? :D

Oo..

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ang congested na talaga ng tacloban

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ang congested na talaga ng tacloban kailangang-kailangan talaga niyo ang new traffic lights na ilalagay diyan

^^
may traffic lights sa magkabilang junctions dyan (bet. Justice/Salazar and Justice/Del Pilar) :D

^^^^
hahaha...naghaharawan la it RTR Plaza

waray na man an mga prominente nga nawong ngada? mas mahusay kun waray nabida nga nawong na hihikit-an hehehe...:lol:

Mayda na ngada nagpapratctice na contingent para PF/Sangyaw.

wow ang daming pix...:D

musta na it RPT expansion?..

^^^^
man ngani, ano na it updates ngadto?

guys, any info for the schedule of activities for Sangyaw Festival and Pintados Festival?

ang congested na talaga ng tacloban kailangang-kailangan talaga niyo ang new traffic lights na ilalagay diyan

^^^^
traffic is not the answer of decongestion of volume of transportation going in and out the downtown area, what we need is to widen the roads if not limit volume of transportations through color coding scheme or number coding scheme.

otherwise, it will be a wise move for the city government of Tacloban to create an "uptown", i mean a new business district in the northern portion of Tacloban in order to decongest volume of vehicles and volume of commuters roaming around the citypolis...:lol:

Business World Online (http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=Filinvest-to-expand-hotel-portfolio,-eyes-3-projects&id=32178)
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Posted on May 29, 2011 11:14:17 PM


Filinvest to expand hotel portfolio, eyes 3 projects

FILINVEST DEVELOPMENT Corp. plans to pursue a larger presence in the hospitality industry by building a chain of budget hotels, an official said late last week.

“We have two [budget hotels] that [are] in the planning process,” Josephine G. Yap, Filinvest Development president and chief executive officer, told reporters at the sidelines of the firm’s annual stockholders’ meeting on Friday.

The two developments will be constructed by Filarchipelago Hospitality, Inc., a joint venture between Filinvest Development and Singapore-based Archipelago International Pte. Ltd., Ms. Yap said.

The firm’s first and only hotel is the Crimson Resort and Spa in Mactan, Cebu, opened in October 2010. The deluxe hotel complex is managed and operated by the joint venture.

The announcement comes after Robinsons Land Corp. said earlier this month it will be expanding its chain of budget hotels dubbed gohotels.ph.

For the next three to five years, Robinsons Land plans to build more of its budget hotels in Tacloban in Leyte, Dumaguete in Negros Oriental, Puerto Princesa in Palawan, and Ilocos Norte, according to earlier reports.

Its flagship branch, a 223-room hotel occupying the fifth and sixth floors of the 17-storey prime office condominium Robinsons Cyberplaza at Pioneer Center, started operations in May 2010.

Filinvest Development, for its part, plans to establish its first budget hotel in Metro Manila.

“[We will be] using Fave [hotel] brand, [which] is popular in Indonesia as budget hotels,” she said, noting that this should put the firm in competition with hotels that charge some $50 a night.

“The type of people we are expecting are mid-level businessmen and families looking for leisure travel,” she added.

“[It would be around] 150-200 rooms per site. The target market for Metro Manila are businessmen on a budget,” Ms. Yap said.

Filinvest Development is also planning to build another hotel in Cebu outside the budget brand in three to five years, she said.

Aside from the joint venture, businesses of the Gotianun-led conglomerate include FDC Utilities, Inc., East West Bank, Filinvest Land, Inc., Festival Supermall, Inc., Cyberzone Properties, Inc., and Filinvest Asia Corp.

Filinvest Development is also into sugar production through Pacific Sugar Holdings Corp., Davao Sugar Central Co., Inc., Cotabato Sugar Central Co., Inc., and High Yield Sugar Farms Corp.

The firm’s consolidated net income surged by 79% to P4.94 billion in the first quarter due to higher earnings from operating units.

Shares in Filinvest Development closed 2.86% or P0.14 higher at P5.04 apiece on Friday. -- KAM


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sana isa sa dalawa sa Tacloban ig-put-up yung "budget" hotel nila hehhe... :lol::lol::lol: :banana::banana::banana: :cheers::cheers::cheers:

guys, pagkita niyo pag-mag-abre na it gohotels.com ha Tacloban maclick hiya pareho han pagclick han Robinsons Place Tacloban mall nga after 6months la nag-expand dayon hira?

Niyan ngay an an Grand Santa Cruzan. magkikita ako. yehey!

Anyway, how sure na magkakada na hin Max's Fried Chicken ngan Starbucks ha Tacloban?

tas iba naman liwat an proposed site an SM Tacloban.. hehehe

^^hain man daw?

15 Tacloban barangays to join 2011 Grand Santacruzan parade (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/05/15-tacloban-barangays-to-join-2011-grand-santacruzan-parade/)

Tacloban City – Fifteen Tacloban barangays will be joining the 2011 Grand Santacruzan parade which is set on May 30 night and will be seen along Tacloban’s major thoroughfares.

Composed of 25 participants, each contingents will focus on the religious practices of honoring the HOLY CROSS with its theme “Colorful Butterflies and Flowers.”

The 2011 Grand Santacruzan parade, a yearly May project of City Tourism Council committee Chair Councilor Cristina G. Romualdez , will have a procession of sagalas and reynas accompanied by a brass band in colorful brightly lighted floats with the HOLY CROSS centerpiece, decorated with flowers and butterflies and all forms of parols.

City Tourism Officer Jake Ligan disclosed that prizes await would-be winners of the 2011 Grand Santacruzan. The grand champion will get P50,000 cash, the 2nd placer, P30,000 cash,; 3rd placer, P20,000 cash; and a consolation prize of P10,000 each for non-placers.

Special prizes also await the Best float/karo at P25,000; Most Disciplined Barangay, P5,000; Most participated Sagala, P5,000; and Ms. Reyna Elena 2011.

In an interview with Councilor Cristina, she disclosed that an improvement of the Santacruzan presentation is seen yearly, enhancing choreographers’ creativity.

Proud of preserving Tacloban’s traditional religious practices, Councilor Cristina G. Romualdez invites Taclobanons to watch the Santacruzan 2011 parade on May 30, which will start at Balyuan grounds, passing through the streets of Real, Avenida Veteranos, Rizal Avenue, Justice Romualdez and end at the Plaza Rizal for the program proper.

According to Councilor Cristina, the yearly grand Santacruzan will be an avenue where tourists could come, witness and feel the spirit of Christianity in songs, prayers, praises presented through procession and at the same time preserving Tacloban’s religious practices.

2010 Champion of the Santacruzan competition went to Barangay 65 of Paseo de Legaspi, which bested 14 other Tacloban barangays, Councilor Romualdez added.

Santacruzan or the Santa Cruz de Mayo is a religious festivity practiced not only by Taclobanons but in the whole Philippine archipelago, usually observed during the month of May.

The month-long festivity is usually celebrated in honor of the Holy Cross, with parade of flower- decorated floats & arches with intricately dressed personalities representing various features of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Introduced by the Spaniards during the Spanish regime, the practice is a May month event usually practiced yearly ‘til the present generation. It is being highlighted by the presence of REYNA ELENAs representing St. Helena whose discovery of the cross is commemorated with the Santacruzan feast.

Escorted by Prinsipe Constantino under the canopy of flowers, the Reyna Elena is accompanied by a brass band while devotees with lighted candles follow the parade, reciting the rosary and singing songs of praise.

In Tacloban City, the daily Santacruzan procession in every barangay is being sponsored by an hermano or torno who takes charge of the kantor (who say the rosary & sing song of praises) and children’s “BANGAW” (native dialect for snacks).

The traditional religious ritual practice of praying in front of the HOLY CROSS daily before a procession starts, carrying the holy cross to the next torno to stay overnight for the family to pray for, is taken the following day for the next hermano.

The 2011 Grand Santa Cruzan is being supported by Tacloban City Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez as it will boost the Tourism industry of the City of Tacloban.


^^niyan na ini...bring your cams...:D

Anyway, how sure na magkakada na hin Max's Fried Chicken ngan Starbucks ha Tacloban?

tas iba naman liwat an proposed site an SM Tacloban.. hehehe

Well diri pa man ito sure kun tuod pa nga may Max's or Starbucks didi ha Tacloban. Nakuha la nam ito from different sources. But hopefully magka Max's, Starbucks, Krispe Kreme, Pizza Hut didi ha Tacloban. :D (Hingyap la)

As for SM naman. An am latest na hearing diri hiya Mall kundi Hypermart la. Diri pa gihap ito hiya confirmed nga SM. Let's just wait for the official press release from SM.

^^
Gusto mo gud talaga magka starbucks kay kaduha mo gintype.:lol:

HA???? SURE WARAY STREET DANCING????:ohno::ohno::shocked::shocked::mad2::mad2: AMO NA BA ETO KA INSECURE HET TAGA SANGYAW HA PK NA PATI KALIPAYAN HET TAWO ETA PUPUGNGAN!!!:stupid::stupid::guns1::guns1::wtf::wtf:

^^ FYI, allowed man hra pag-parade on or before June 20, per city ordinance and they were invited many times to join the Sangyaw parade pero diri gud la hra nasugot kesyo makarawod ha ira mga sponsors, kesyo gusto nra hra it in-charge, etc.. Anyway, I'm still happy that they will still stage the ritual-dance presentation. :cheers: to Pintados-Kasadyaan.

Waray nla unta hira mag insist na ha Tacloban mag street dancing. Ok man la bis ha Palo nala.

^^
Gusto mo gud talaga magka starbucks kay kaduha mo gintype.:lol:

:rofl: FAIL. Adto na gin balyuan ko na hin Pizza Hut. :lol:

Arch. Marteja from main office in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center is in the city to inspect the ongoing expansion in RPT. In October will be the opening of the said expansion. He can't disclose of any tenants or structure renovations. He is not in a position to do so. Sayang!!!

^^ :lol: Ganyan din ang sabi ng friend ko who works at RLC. :lol: Let's wait daw for the official press release coming from RLC.:nuts:

37th Geodetic Engineers National Convention to be held at Tacloban City Convention Center, June 2-4, 2011. :cheers:

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^^ haha.. waray gud magpa-urhi hn activities an RPT.. hehehe..

re: religious activities for the upcoming fiesta..

There will be two (2) pontifical masses on June 30th, one at 9am and the other one at 5pm. At least 6 bishops are confirmed to concelebrate the said masses.

fiesta pala diyan this june... tumawag ako ng hotels tapos wala daw silang reservation for june... first come first serve daw sila... tapos yung ibang numbers hindi ata updated... anong website ba for hotels yung maganda i browse na updated naman yung mga infos? thanks!!!

mayda gad ako na reciv nga concern about ngay an han LOGO han SANGYAW yana.. kay anun kuno nga waray man image ni Sto. Niño de Tacloban an logo han SANGYAW ngain dapat kuno pirme present an image kay an festival in pagsalin-urog man han aton minahal nga santo.

fiesta pala diyan this june... tumawag ako ng hotels tapos wala daw silang reservation for june... first come first serve daw sila... tapos yung ibang numbers hindi ata updated... anong website ba for hotels yung maganda i browse na updated naman yung mga infos? thanks!!!

http://www.dreamcafe.ph/dreamtime-guesthouse.php

http://alejandro.tacloban.biz/

http://luxurysuiteph.com/

http://www.gvhotelgroup.com/gv/tacloban.html

http://www.dreamcafe.ph/dreamtime-guesthouse.php

http://alejandro.tacloban.biz/

http://luxurysuiteph.com/

http://www.gvhotelgroup.com/gv/tacloban.html

thanks!!! :cheers: natawagan ko na yung dream and luxury!!! :)

^^
Leyte Park Resort Hotel:
http://www.leyteparkhotel.com.ph/contactus.html
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/leyte-park-resort-hotel/leyte-park-resort-hotel-rooms-rates.html

Tacloban Plaza Hotel:
http://taclobancityexpress.blogspot.com/2010/04/tacloban-plaza-hotel.html

Casa Anson:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/hotel-casa-anson/casa-anson-tacloban-rooms-and-rates.html

Casa de Tacloban:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/hotel-casa-de-tacloban/HTML/Casa-de-Tacloban-Room-and-Rates.html

Manhattan Inn:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/manhattan-inn/manhattan-inn-tacloban-city-room-and-rates.html

Tacloban Accommodation Facilities (Updated):
http://dottacloban.blogspot.com/2010/07/tacloban-accommodation-facilities.html

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makalilisang naliwat it traffic ha robi on the 25th (kapamilya show) and 29th (kapuso show) :lol:

Grand Royal Suites Hotel

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all pictures from anasiantraveler (http://www.anasiantraveler.com/2008/08/grand-royal-suites-hotel.html)

Socsargen Grill

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all pictures from anasiantraveler (http://www.anasiantraveler.com/2008/08/socsargen-grill-seafood-restaurant.html)

dapat hinde ganyan ang pangalan ng mga budget hotels :lol:

Pansin ko lang dumadami ang mga budget hotels jan sa atin. Kunti man lang mga foriegners nga nagtotour around Tacloban/Leyte/Eastern Visayas. :lol: Ilan na ba silang lahat? Bago ba yang Grand Royal Suites Hotel? Sana may accreditation din sila ng DOT-8 para pang-advertisement lang of "Where to stay in Tacloban" at saka updated yung kanilang contact informations para madaling makontak.

may aaspaltohon....hmmm Rizal Ave. or J. Romualdez St?...feeling ko justice...:)

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Grand Santacruzan...getting better, bigger and grander each year...15 contingents this year...:)

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[QUOTE=JuMor3394;78631292]http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/6629/pic0375.jpg[/QUOTE ,,mag oopen na liwat ngada it food park starting june 8, with nightly shows like karaoke ,local bands, concerts , pageants and many more

^^tell him na sekreto la niyo ito.di mo ig yayakan ha iba...:D
sireng han ak friend na tamsi if mayda kamo pakiana or ma rent kamo hin space ha robinson place tacloban try to see ms. chris aileen rubio, leasing officer ito hya hit robinson place tacloban ngan amp itot mag aram hit mga new tenants ha robinson tacloban annex or ms, sweetheart de paz ,oic robinson place tacloban

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yana ine na gab i?,..wow super updated, bilib na gud ako

makalilisang naliwat it traffic ha robi on the 25th (kapamilya show) and 29th (kapuso show) :lol:

^^ amu na.. hmmm, anu kaya it mas damo it tawo na mgkkita? ABS or GMA?? :lol::lol:

Pansin ko lang dumadami ang mga budget hotels jan sa atin. Kunti man lang mga foriegners nga nagtotour around Tacloban/Leyte/Eastern Visayas. :lol: Ilan na ba silang lahat? Bago ba yang Grand Royal Suites Hotel? Sana may accreditation din sila ng DOT-8 para pang-advertisement lang of "Where to stay in Tacloban" at saka updated yung kanilang contact informations para madaling makontak.

^^ Ui damu na gad it foreign tourists na nakadi ha aton dapit with Tacloban City getting the lion's share. :) According to DOT8 in previous news clippings, improving man it tourism stats ht EV which peaks during the months of April-May-June and October.

sireng han ak friend na tamsi if mayda kamo pakiana or ma rent kamo hin space ha robinson place tacloban try to see ms. chris aileen rubio, leasing officer ito hya hit robinson place tacloban ngan amp itot mag aram hit mga new tenants ha robinson tacloban annex or ms, sweetheart de paz ,oic robinson place tacloban

^^nag ask ka?..:D

yana ine na gab i?,..wow super updated, bilib na gud ako

^^yup...maghusay mga api yana...:)


^^ amu na.. hmmm, anu kaya it mas damo it tawo na mgkkita? ABS or GMA?? :lol::lol:

^^eh di Kapatid (TV)..:lol:

^^ :lol:

37th Geodetic Engineers National Convention to be held at Tacloban City Convention Center, June 2-4, 2011. :cheers:

^^puno na liwat it mga hotels...:)

^^puno na liwat it mga hotels...:)

^^ and fully-booked na naman it mga flights. I won't be surprised if Cebu Pacific adds another flight this June with the expected influx of tourists/visitors considering that two of the region's biggest cities will be celebrating its fiesta. :lol::cheers:

^^mas frequent na ngan yana it mga night flights..:)

mas dagko unta nga eroplano it ira ginagamit nganhi kun peak season kun matuman it runway expansion/extension..

^^ :cheers: cool kun sugad man,,

^^urapriyo...:D

^^ in 5 years time. :lol: "Kay Binay gaganda ang DZR Airport" :lol: :lol:

^^ma iha na ak waray maka eat nada...

^^malay mo next year na :D

^^ :lol: :cheers:

^^"we can never can tell"...:D

^^ :lol: tama.!

msuta na it RPT annex?matatapos na?

^^ nayakan October pa daw. :)

mas dagko unta nga eroplano it ira ginagamit nganhi kun peak season kun matuman it runway expansion/extension..

Nakakuha hin 1 way ticket an ak umangkon for 100 pesos only..promo daw ng Air Phils...pero for Sept. pa..@Urban, ha Domestic Terminal paba ha Manila na landing it AirPhils? Or nasa NAIA 3 na?

37th Geodetic Engineers National Convention to be held at Tacloban City Convention Center, June 2-4, 2011. :cheers:

Masukot magka-ada hin National conventions ha Tacloban..It means nakikilala na gud it at syudad...kasama na sya sa elite of G33 ( group of 33 HUC )...:banana::banana:

^^:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ yup, T3.. SEAIR ngan Zest la it aadto ha domestic terminal..

^^ yup, T3.. SEAIR ngan Zest la it aadto ha domestic terminal..

Thanks...kay ako masugat ha ira..bangin ako it mawara...first time nira sumakay hit Airphils...:):)

sano? bangin kita magkatapo kun June8 or 14th kay CebuPac ak sakyan :D

i hope someone posts the list of contingents for Sangyaw, Pintados, and Kasadyaan festivals

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Cities_of_the_Philippines.png/490px-Cities_of_the_Philippines.png

Wala lang...hehehe

source: wikimedia.org

sano? bangin kita magkatapo kun June8 or 14th kay CebuPac ak sakyan :D

Sept 9. pa @Urban...:)

^^nice find doc...:okay:...guti la gud man it mga HUCs...:)

^^^^
maupay nala na nag-HUC it Tacloban City kay bagan makaluluoy gud man it Eastern Visayas pawaray-waray HUC kun masusugad...:lol:

fiesta pala diyan this june... tumawag ako ng hotels tapos wala daw silang reservation for june... first come first serve daw sila... tapos yung ibang numbers hindi ata updated... anong website ba for hotels yung maganda i browse na updated naman yung mga infos? thanks!!!

^^^^
yup June 29 City Fiesta of Ormoc City and June 30 City Fiesta of Tacloban City....its a twin celebration of Leyte's and Eastern Visayas's biggest Cities!:banana::banana::banana:

Nakakuha hin 1 way ticket an ak umangkon for 100 pesos only..promo daw ng Air Phils...pero for Sept. pa..@Urban, ha Domestic Terminal paba ha Manila na landing it AirPhils? Or nasa NAIA 3 na?

^^^^
ito ba yun, :lol:

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Grand Santacruzan...getting better, bigger and grander each year...15 contingents this year...:)

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^^^^
nice photos and video @mao...thanks for updates...:banana::banana::banana:

miss ko na talaga it Flores de Mayo ngan Santa Cruzan ha Tacloban, hin-o an nag daog @mao? ano nga barangay? ngan hin-o an Reyna Elena 2011?

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SOURCE: Mayumi Studio (http://vimeo.com/24429202)

^^nice find doc...:okay:...guti la gud man it mga HUCs...:)

Thanks, Mao...ano mapa-Manila ka...tag 100 la it tiket...suroy-suroy ta ha Manila...:lol:..

PIA Press ReleaseMonday, May 30, 2011

Tacloban turns over three vehicles to city PNP

by Neil D. Lopido

TACLOBAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- The City Government of Tacloban through its city mayor Alfred S. Romualdez turned over three (3) vehicles to Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) as additional means to boost the TCPO’s anti-criminality campaign.

According to P/Insp Katrina Joy T. Macalalag, PCR chief, no less than Mayor Romualdez turned over two (2) units Toyota Avansa and one (1) unit Toyota Vios to PSupt Wilson C. Caubat, city PNP chief last March 27, 2011 at the City Government of Tacloban.

NSCB statwatch showed that Tacloban City now ranked 6th in terms of crime incidence during the first quarter this year, an improvement from its being ranked 7th among the cities having the most number of crime incidences in the region in the same quarter last year.

PInsp Macalalag informed PIA that said vehicles will be used by the TCPO Mobile Patrol Unit in support also of the PNP’s mission and vision towards a peaceful and orderly community as well as to be equally responsive to the needs of the public. (PIA-8) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r08&id=35201)

^^^^
di lang ata three cars, two (2) units Toyota Avansa and one (1) unit Toyota Vios :lol::lol::lol:

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at least naka balandra an guincorrectionan ni captain @mars nga "Tacloban's Finest" hehehe...:lol: diri na makaarawod :applause:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Cities_of_the_Philippines.png/490px-Cities_of_the_Philippines.png

Wala lang...hehehe

source: wikimedia.org

luma na itong list na ito dahil yung 16 vities na binasura ng supreme court cities na muli ngayong

Ako ngan waray pa.:lol: Napagutom lugud.:lol:

^^yup...maghusay mga api yana...:)


Except han Magallanes. Kay bagan waray pinaghandaan.:lol:

Nakakuha hin 1 way ticket an ak umangkon for 100 pesos only..promo daw ng Air Phils...pero for Sept. pa..@Urban, ha Domestic Terminal paba ha Manila na landing it AirPhils? Or nasa NAIA 3 na?

Mayda 1 peso promo fare it Cebu Pacific. Pero pag October pa. :D Sakto la pag sembreak.:D

mas dagko unta nga eroplano it ira ginagamit nganhi kun peak season kun matuman it runway expansion/extension..

Asya na. Bis A320 la. :lol:

PIA Press ReleaseMonday, May 30, 2011

Tacloban turns over three vehicles to city PNP

by Neil D. Lopido

TACLOBAN CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- The City Government of Tacloban through its city mayor Alfred S. Romualdez turned over three (3) vehicles to Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) as additional means to boost the TCPO’s anti-criminality campaign.

According to P/Insp Katrina Joy T. Macalalag, PCR chief, no less than Mayor Romualdez turned over two (2) units Toyota Avansa and one (1) unit Toyota Vios to PSupt Wilson C. Caubat, city PNP chief last March 27, 2011 at the City Government of Tacloban.

NSCB statwatch showed that Tacloban City now ranked 6th in terms of crime incidence during the first quarter this year, an improvement from its being ranked 7th among the cities having the most number of crime incidences in the region in the same quarter last year.

PInsp Macalalag informed PIA that said vehicles will be used by the TCPO Mobile Patrol Unit in support also of the PNP’s mission and vision towards a peaceful and orderly community as well as to be equally responsive to the needs of the public. (PIA-8) (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r08&id=35201)

Feeling ko may ginhatag gihap ha ira na Toyota Innova :)

luma na itong list na ito dahil yung 16 vities na binasura ng supreme court cities na muli ngayong

August 28, 2010. ;)

^^^^
nice photos and video @mao...thanks for updates...:banana::banana::banana:

miss ko na talaga it Flores de Mayo ngan Santa Cruzan ha Tacloban, hin-o an nag daog @mao? ano nga barangay? ngan hin-o an Reyna Elena 2011?

^^di ako ma aram.waray ko kasi tapusa...:D


Thanks, Mao...ano mapa-Manila ka...tag 100 la it tiket...suroy-suroy ta ha Manila...:lol:..

^^:lol:...may ticket na ako para august ngan sep...:D


Except han Magallanes. Kay bagan waray pinaghandaan.:lol:


^^:lol:..amo na...bagan basura an ira theme...:D

may aaspaltohon....hmmm Rizal Ave. or J. Romualdez St?...feeling ko justice...:)

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5900/p5314457.jpg

Naka asphalt na it half lane ha J. Romualdez Street yana.

Grand Santacruzan...getting better, bigger and grander each year...15 contingents this year...:)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5078/p5314458.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4748/p5314459.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7007/p5314468.jpg

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6818/p5314464.jpg

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nice event...pamati ko ikaw adto katapo ko during the santacruzan maydara dara na camera ug busy pan picture ug pag video dida may veteranos dapit..parehas man tsura ada tim avatar hehehe

^^the whole stretch of J. Romualdez St?

^^
Leyte Park Resort Hotel:
http://www.leyteparkhotel.com.ph/contactus.html
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/leyte-park-resort-hotel/leyte-park-resort-hotel-rooms-rates.html

Tacloban Plaza Hotel:
http://taclobancityexpress.blogspot.com/2010/04/tacloban-plaza-hotel.html

Casa Anson:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/hotel-casa-anson/casa-anson-tacloban-rooms-and-rates.html

Casa de Tacloban:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/hotel-casa-de-tacloban/HTML/Casa-de-Tacloban-Room-and-Rates.html

Manhattan Inn:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/city/Tacloban/hotels/manhattan-inn/manhattan-inn-tacloban-city-room-and-rates.html

Tacloban Accommodation Facilities (Updated):
http://dottacloban.blogspot.com/2010/07/tacloban-accommodation-facilities.html

Grand Royal Suites Hotel

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all pictures from anasiantraveler (http://www.anasiantraveler.com/2008/08/grand-royal-suites-hotel.html)

thanks dito... natawagan ko yung dream cafe... ok ba dun?

^^ guesthouse lang sya kaya shared ang CR.. pero airconditioned yung mga kwarto :)

Astrodome
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5743522902_bd092a6e6b.jpg
by meet pedro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrato_ni_pedro/)

San Pedro Bay Seafood Resto
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/5742965359_af187bf450.jpg
by meet pedro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrato_ni_pedro/)

^^kahusay!...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^
Di ka nag-iisa. :lol:

pan libre kamo...:D

^^
Maupay kot ngada. Mahal la ugaring. :D

^^ mabug-at man ngani ha bursa pero sulit man liwat :D

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Wala lang...hehehe

source: wikimedia.org

^^based on the map.. our beloved city is one of the smallest HUCs in terms of land area.. :) anyways, gn-aspalto na an usa ka lane han J. Romualdez from Rusty Lopez until Price Mansion. :banana::banana:

Feeling ko may ginhatag gihap ha ira na Toyota Innova :)

^^ additional la e2 na mge vehicles to the previously given vehicles. :banana::cheers:

Astrodome
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by meet pedro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrato_ni_pedro/)

San Pedro Bay Seafood Resto
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by meet pedro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrato_ni_pedro/)

^^ nice pix.. fiesta mood na gud it Tacloban.. damu tawo ha balyuan, astro and Leyte Park yana. :cheers:

BTW, confirmed judges for Miss Tacloban 2011 are the following: Ms. Margie Moran-Florendo (chairperson), Ms. Tweety de Leon-Gonzales, Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdez. Four more respected judges coming from various parts of the country plus 4 more from Region 8 will comprise the Board of Judges. The said event will be hosted by ABS-CBN star Luis Manzano with the Philippine Assassins and Sam Concepcion as guests. :)

^^ nice pix.. fiesta mood na gud it Tacloban.. damu tawo ha balyuan, astro and Leyte Park yana. :cheers:


^^may karnabal na ha Astro?

^^may karnabal na ha Astro?

^^ meda pero diri pa operational :)

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BTW, confirmed judges for Miss Tacloban 2011 are the following: Ms. Margie Moran-Florendo (chairperson), Ms. Tweety de Leon-Gonzales, Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdez. Four more respected judges coming from various parts of the country plus 4 more from Region 8 will comprise the Board of Judges. The said event will be hosted by ABS-CBN star Luis Manzano with the Philippine Assassins and Sam Concepcion as guests. :)

^^wow bigatin...:okay:

ot: crush ko hi tweety :D


^^ meda pero diri pa operational :)


^^amo ba.last week kasi cge na ira pag set-up...:)

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^^wow bigatin...:okay:

ot: crush ko hi tweety :D





^^amo ba.last week kasi cge na ira pag set-up...:)

^^ dapat la. yakan hn organizer han Ms. Tacloban ha tv interview, kakaiba daw and grander it ira mga production numbers. :cheers:

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^^ maiha naman ini na pix. btw, expect "more than the usual" heavy traffic within the vicinity ha RPT this June. :bash:

^^based on the map.. our beloved city is one of the smallest HUCs in terms of land area.. :) anyways, gn-aspalto na an usa ka lane han J. Romualdez from Rusty Lopez until Price Mansion. :banana::banana:

^^ yep... despite baga la kita'n muta ha mapa, progressive man liwat :okay:

unta tanan nala nga karsada han downtown area ig asphalto nala kay tutal aging naman ngani iton mga semintado ta nga dalan though i still prefer nga ig simento... :D

^^ maiha naman ini na pix. btw, expect "more than the usual" heavy traffic within the vicinity ha RPT this June. :bash:

^^ and a lame road we have in that area, specially pag umuran :nuts: unta ig upod nala nira pag asphalto iton dida na area pati na gjp an rotunda... :)

@urbam: i like your pix :okay:

^^ and a lame road we have in that area, specially pag umuran :nuts: unta ig upod nala nira pag asphalto iton dida na area pati na gjp an rotunda... :)

^^ kabaraka maabot geap kta h2 dda..

OT: @simple nakain ka? baga nawara ka man. :lol:

Mayda 1 peso promo fare it Cebu Pacific. Pero pag October pa. :D Sakto la pag sembreak.:D

It ira charge ha Tax 999 pseos..hehehe:lol::lol::lol:

^^:lol:...may ticket na ako para august ngan sep...:D

Kitakits kita Mao...pasyal kasa bahay...Sept. 8 ang dating ko sa Pinas...:cheers::cheers:

Asya na. :D

It ira charge ha Tax 999 pseos..hehehe:lol::lol::lol:

Duru lwat. Di gad man.:lol: Ada la ito ha 400 it gasto. :D

^^based on the map.. our beloved city is one of the smallest HUCs in terms of land area.. :) anyways, gn-aspalto na an usa ka lane han J. Romualdez from Rusty Lopez until Price Mansion. :banana::banana:

^^outside NCR, since the smallest ones are in MM :D

nakausa pala kami kaon ngada, wa na kami plano bumalik kay mas marasa ngan mas barato la gihap ha Ocho :D

Ocho Seafood and Grill

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^^
all pictures from anasiantraveler (http://www.anasiantraveler.com/2008/08/ocho-seafood-and-grill-restaurant.html)

Speaking of. :lol:

And more...

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all pictures from anasiantraveler (http://www.anasiantraveler.com/2008/08/ocho-seafood-and-grill-restaurant.html)

Anut pinakabag-o nga HUC na syudad yana?

dapat hinde ganyan ang pangalan ng mga budget hotels :lol:
Amo na pero amo man it ira gusto. :lol:

Pansin ko lang dumadami ang mga budget hotels jan sa atin. Kunti man lang mga foriegners nga nagtotour around Tacloban/Leyte/Eastern Visayas. :lol: Ilan na ba silang lahat? Bago ba yang Grand Royal Suites Hotel? Sana may accreditation din sila ng DOT-8 para pang-advertisement lang of "Where to stay in Tacloban" at saka updated yung kanilang contact informations para madaling makontak.

Madami-dami na rin. Hindi na yan bago ang Grand Royal Suites Hotel. :D

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Late naman pero sige la ito basta importante mayda.

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RPT Expansion update as of May 31, 2011

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^^pag fiesta aspaltado na it J. Romualdez...next it Avenida na...:cheers:

RPT Expansion update as of May 31, 2011

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^^hmmm...bridge?

BTW, confirmed judges for Miss Tacloban 2011 are the following: Ms. Margie Moran-Florendo (chairperson), Ms. Tweety de Leon-Gonzales, Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdez. Four more respected judges coming from various parts of the country plus 4 more from Region 8 will comprise the Board of Judges. The said event will be hosted by ABS-CBN star Luis Manzano with the Philippine Assassins and Sam Concepcion as guests. :)

^^^^

Ms. Universe Margie Moran to judge Miss Tacloban 2011

TACLOBAN CITY – The most prestigious beauty pageant search in the city recently announced its 15 candidates who will vie for the Miss Tacloban 2011, one of the highlights of the city fiesta on June 30. No less than Margie Moran- Floreindo, 1973 Miss Universe will lead the distinguished panel board of judges of the beauty pageant slated on June 25 at the Tacloban Convention Center (astrodome).

Fifteen lovely and talented young ladies passed the rigid screening from among the 40 ladies who submitted applications for two days led by City Councilor Cristina Gonzales Romualdez, chair of the tourism committee in the city council. The annual search is a project of the Sangyaw Foundation that spearheads various activities for the festival.

The aspiring contestants are aged 16-20 and are from the different colleges and universities of the city are April Joy Dy; Crisanta Rivera; Joy Winstell Briones; Stefani Laurente; Maurine Hope Navarra; Sheena Hernandez; Menchie Nacario; Aileen Gonzaga; Richelle Jane Burgos; Cristine Grace Almeda; Mary Elizabeth Lacandazo; Cruzette Magallanes; Jyca Therese Macarion and Kailee A. Tan. They will be judged with the following criteria: 30% – poise; 30%- beauty and personality; 30% communication abilities and 10% on professionalism.

In a separate venue and earlier date, the candidates will showcase their talents and best performances to vie for the best in talent award but the winner will be announced on the final search night. The candidates will also sashay their Philippine Terno for the Best in Philippine Terno Award will be on separate date and venue. The winner of the Best Philippine Terno Award will be given to the designer of the terno, to give honor to the designers of their craftsmanship and styling .

From 15 contestants they will be trimmed to the Top 5 semi-finalists and finally the Top 3 will be selected and are set to receive handsome cash prizes, trophies and other gift certificates.

Aside from the above major awards, minor awards at stake are: Miss Photogenic; Darling of the Press; Ms. Congeniality (to be voted by the candidates themselves); Best in Swimwear, People’s Choice Award- on line voting and Special Awards from sponsors.

Aside from 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran- Floreindo, Ford-Supermodel Philippines Tweety de Leon-Gonzales will also join as member the board of judges. Singers Karylle and Sam Concepcion will host the pageant and features the Island Assassins.

The outgoing Miss Tacloban 2010 Ivy Advincula Severson, a senior student at ABE International School for Business, will do her farewell walk and crown her successor. (VICKY C. ARNAIZ with report from Gay Gaspay)

Post Published: 01 June 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/ms-universe-margie-moran-to-judge-miss-tacloban-2011/)
Found in section: News

^^^^
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

naloko na, di ba hi Karylle nagbye-bye na hiya ha Showtime kay makadto ha Singapore? :nuts:

Pansin ko lang dumadami ang mga budget hotels jan sa atin. Kunti man lang mga foriegners nga nagtotour around Tacloban/Leyte/Eastern Visayas. :lol: Ilan na ba silang lahat? Bago ba yang Grand Royal Suites Hotel? Sana may accreditation din sila ng DOT-8 para pang-advertisement lang of "Where to stay in Tacloban" at saka updated yung kanilang contact informations para madaling makontak.

^^ Ui damu na gad it foreign tourists na nakadi ha aton dapit with Tacloban City getting the lion's share. :) According to DOT8 in previous news clippings, improving man it tourism stats ht EV which peaks during the months of April-May-June and October.

Amo na pero amo man it ira gusto. :lol:

Madami-dami na rin. Hindi na yan bago ang Grand Royal Suites Hotel. :D

Late naman pero sige la ito basta importante mayda.

^^^^
ahihih...sala an ak pag-estima hit at rehiyon, magpadayon pa ini nga datus para may pangabuhi it at mga kabugtuan nga aada ha Tacloban ngan ha Sinirangan Bisayas...:lol:


Local governments in EV now pushing into tourism dev’t

TACLOBAN CITY-The Department of Tourism in Eastern Visayas said that local government units in the region are now pushing into tourism development that could pave the way for an economic boom in the region in the coming years.

Tourism Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said local officials in their respective places are now tourism-oriented after realizing the real potentials of tourism as profitable means to improve the local economy.

“All LGUs are undertaking different strategies to develop and improve their tourist spots especially those local executives that have little with tourism. For our part, it really takes time to advocate our LGUs and to all people in region 8 about tourism development but with their help, our prospect for a tourist-conducive region will now happen,” she said.

Tiopes said small-town officials are taking advantage of the increasing number of domestic and foreign tourists that are flocking the region.

In fact, records from the regional office of DoT revealed that last year, there were a total of 194,050 tourists who visited major tourist attractions in Eastern Visayas-178,183 were domestic tourists while 15,692 were foreign tourists.

This year, DoT-8 recorded 20,326 foreign and domestic tourists during the first quarter, which the department said was comparatively higher compare from last year of same period.

With this increasing number of visits, Tiopes said the rural tourism has higher chances to get better in the future.

Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim during his recent visit to the region was impressed of the tourism potentials of Eastern Visayas, Tiopes said.(ALVIN P. CARDINES)

Post Published: 01 June 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/local-governments-in-ev-now-pushing-into-tourism-dev%e2%80%99t/)
Found in section: News


^^^^
:cheers::cheers::cheers: to DOT-08 and to Tourism Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes

Maalala Mo Kaya location shoot in Tacloban City


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Actor Aaron Villaflor (left) in a wacky pose with Nikko Mataro.

TACLOBAN CITY – Hello everyone, Hello June! How time flies, it’s now the month of June. May June bring more surprises and blessings to everyone!

Last May 18, 2011, on my son John Pol’s birthday, which is also the birthdays of the Beatified Pope John Paul II and my son’s favorite comic book writer of “Pugad Baboy” Pol Medina, I was busy interviewing my good friend Ms. Grace Rabas Berino, the regional manager of Insular Life at the posh Insular Life building. Then I was rushing for another interview at the scenic San Juanico Bridge with actor Aaron Villaflor and director Jerry Senening who were shooting for an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.

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Director Jerry Senening and Elmer Jabien.

In an interview with Elmer Jabien, the local production coordinator of the ABS-CBN project, he said the Maalaala Mo Kaya production team will shoot at the famous San Juanico Bridge and other areas in the city for 3-days. I learned that this shooting is the offshoot of the 2-day MMK regional story gathering at Robinsons Tacloban last January this year.

“There were hundreds of stories we collated from Leyte and Samar during the regional story gathering in Robinsons last January. We were amazed how the Leytenos and Samarenos are such great storytellers. We gathered 387 stories. One such story submitted is that of Nikko Mataro, all of 20 summers from Hilongos Leyte now based in Tacloban City, who jumped on May 2, 2009 from San Juanico Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. There are still over 100 stories that are sealed,” revealed Jabien.

“Nikko survived to tell us his heart-tugging story. The episode will be shown on June 4, 2011 . The title of the episode will be revealed after the show and results of the “Text mo, Title mo” promo of the MMK Program hosted by ABS-CBN Executive Charo Santos,”Jabien said.

So many hopefuls want to see their stories come alive on television and portrayed by their favorite Kapamilya stars. An MMK story is a tapestry of one’s journey in life—one’s puppy love, love stories, marital feud, aha moments that bring one’s defining moment and success, struggles, happiness, crisis after crisis, friendship, faith, “kilig and kilabot” moments. The television being the most powerful medium of communication has the power to reach and influence people of all gender and ages. MMK does no less, it opens your eyes to life’s harsh realities, stories of triumph and struggles you can relate and a lot of lessons to pick up and hopefully make you a better person. MMK has already won several local awards and in Asian TV awards and has catapulted many actors to fame and acting awards.

Interviewing Nikko and actor Aaron, was a breeze, they were very cooperative and fun to be with. Aaron who portrayed Nikko in the MMK episode, is very handsome with sparkling white teeth— LOL! Nikko is good looking despite what he went through and tall at 5’8. His storyline is heartbreaking that I was crying when I got home after the interview. Nikko said “gibiyaan ako ng nanay ko sa betahaus noong 3-years old pa lang ako sa barrio namin sa Hilongos, Leyte at umalis siya papunta ng Maynila. Natapos na lang ang palabas, ako na lang naiwan sa upuan ng betahaus. Si Kuya Nilo po ang nakapulot sa akin sa betahaus at dinala ako sa bahay nila at doon ako naninirahan for the next 12 years of my life. Ang nanay ni Kuya Nilo ay naging nanay ko na rin po si Nanay Ading, or Anunciacion Lozado na isang kapitan sa barrio.”

Then Nikko said he was treated like Aling Ading’s real son like her 13 children (no RH Bill back then – LOL). Nanay Ading died when Nikko was 15 and he was left fending for himself and stayed with a total of 15 families until today, that he lived on his own. He went to Manila in the hope of finding her mother which he did not. He said he was forced to have relationships with girls at the park in Manila just to survive, but that is past and its part of why I am here to tell my story.

“I rejected them at first but later gave in— kapit sa patalim. I decided to end my life by jumping at San Juanico Bridge when I was 18, that I was unconscious when the firemen of Tacloban City rescued me. Life was a constant struggle, I was depressed, hopeless and life was meaningless. The foster families I went to except Nanay Ading were always blaming me for any mishaps in their lives,” he said.

“I encouraged everyone to watch this beautiful episode. I realized life is indeed beautiful. This is about family and shows how important a family is, to mold your character and the love they give. I now work in a cafeteria as a waiter and sometimes cashier and will be 4th year high school this June. I need all the support of everyone. I am an orphan, I don’t know my parents. I hope my story as portrayed ably by Aaron will serve as an inspiration to others.” Nikko said.

Aaron on the other hand said : “The heartbreaking scenes were so genuinely portrayed that viewers couldn’t help but feel his plight. Nikko’s life is very deep, colorful and uncommon in real life. I had so many dramatic highlights in this episode. This is my first starring role in television. They said, your caliber as an actor will be determined in the portrayal of any MMK anthology and serve as launching pad of any aspiring actors. That’s why I really prepared and internalized for the role to give justice to his story.” Aaron is the young actor who is one of the characters in the “Good Vibes” afternoon series every Sunday of the network.

Aaron continued “the episode is super hirap. But Director Jerry is so maalahanin and really supports his actors to give their best performances. I want to invite everyone to watch this episode, shot in this beautiful city of Tacloban especially this lovely San Juanico Bridge. Ang ganda talaga ng Pilipinas.”

Director Sineneng has all praises for the local production staff led by ABS-CBN- local production coordinator Elmer Jabien, ABS-CBN Manager Clifford Nollido and Arthur Pocholo Guy (Papi Cholo) and the extras. “We are sure to be coming back to Tacloban to shoot more MMK episodes and maybe a movie,” said Senening, who directed the blockbuster TV series Imortal. (For suggestions email me at vzianra@yahoo.com)

By: VICKY C. ARNAIZ

Post Published: 01 June 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express ("")
Found in section: FEATURE

^^^^
:lol::lol::lol: tatalon din kaya si Aaron sa San Juanico Bridge, ala Dante Varona? :lol::lol::lol:

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Ms. Universe Margie Moran to judge Miss Tacloban 2011

TACLOBAN CITY – The most prestigious beauty pageant search in the city recently announced its 15 candidates who will vie for the Miss Tacloban 2011, one of the highlights of the city fiesta on June 30. No less than Margie Moran- Floreindo, 1973 Miss Universe will lead the distinguished panel board of judges of the beauty pageant slated on June 25 at the Tacloban Convention Center (astrodome).

Fifteen lovely and talented young ladies passed the rigid screening from among the 40 ladies who submitted applications for two days led by City Councilor Cristina Gonzales Romualdez, chair of the tourism committee in the city council. The annual search is a project of the Sangyaw Foundation that spearheads various activities for the festival.

The aspiring contestants are aged 16-20 and are from the different colleges and universities of the city are April Joy Dy; Crisanta Rivera; Joy Winstell Briones; Stefani Laurente; Maurine Hope Navarra; Sheena Hernandez; Menchie Nacario; Aileen Gonzaga; Richelle Jane Burgos; Cristine Grace Almeda; Mary Elizabeth Lacandazo; Cruzette Magallanes; Jyca Therese Macarion and Kailee A. Tan. They will be judged with the following criteria: 30% – poise; 30%- beauty and personality; 30% communication abilities and 10% on professionalism.

In a separate venue and earlier date, the candidates will showcase their talents and best performances to vie for the best in talent award but the winner will be announced on the final search night. The candidates will also sashay their Philippine Terno for the Best in Philippine Terno Award will be on separate date and venue. The winner of the Best Philippine Terno Award will be given to the designer of the terno, to give honor to the designers of their craftsmanship and styling .

From 15 contestants they will be trimmed to the Top 5 semi-finalists and finally the Top 3 will be selected and are set to receive handsome cash prizes, trophies and other gift certificates.

Aside from the above major awards, minor awards at stake are: Miss Photogenic; Darling of the Press; Ms. Congeniality (to be voted by the candidates themselves); Best in Swimwear, People’s Choice Award- on line voting and Special Awards from sponsors.

Aside from 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran- Floreindo, Ford-Supermodel Philippines Tweety de Leon-Gonzales will also join as member the board of judges. Singers Karylle and Sam Concepcion will host the pageant and features the Island Assassins.

The outgoing Miss Tacloban 2010 Ivy Advincula Severson, a senior student at ABE International School for Business, will do her farewell walk and crown her successor. (VICKY C. ARNAIZ with report from Gay Gaspay)

Post Published: 01 June 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/ms-universe-margie-moran-to-judge-miss-tacloban-2011/)
Found in section: News

^^^^
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

naloko na, di ba hi Karylle nagbye-bye na hiya ha Showtime kay makadto ha Singapore? :nuts:

no offense meant but the above article from LSDE are full of grammatical errors...hope they proof-read the article first before publishing...

no offense meant but the above article from LSDE are full of grammatical errors...hope they proof-read the article first before publishing...

^^^^
ang importante nababasahan at naiintindihan...:lol:

^^pag fiesta aspaltado na it J. Romualdez...next it Avenida na...:cheers:

dapat it Rizal Blvd. gihap para aspaltado na tanan nga routa hit streetdancing ht Sangyaw :D

dapat it Rizal Blvd. gihap para aspaltado na tanan nga routa hit streetdancing ht Sangyaw :D

^^Asya na.... :okay:

Anut pinakabag-o nga HUC na syudad yana?

^^^^
as of this moment, our City is the latest addition of the 33 HUCs in the country today. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

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SOURCE: Facebook: I Love Tacloban (http://www.facebook.com/ilovetacloban)

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nice photos and video @mao...thanks for updates...:banana::banana::banana:

miss ko na talaga it Flores de Mayo ngan Santa Cruzan ha Tacloban, hin-o an nag daog @mao? ano nga barangay? ngan hin-o an Reyna Elena 2011?

nice videos of the grand santacruzan 2011. the float so nice yung may arch and cross

may San Juanico Bridge ngayan ha Riyadh :D

Here's the one in Riyadh:

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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY(RIYADH,KSA) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lyncet/5000620769/) by LYNCET (http://www.flickr.com/people/lyncet/), on
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may San Juanico Bridge ngayan ha Riyadh :D

^^
yup,,, ada iton ha Diplomatic Quarter, phil. embassy,,,,:):)

^^
Quatar? diri KSA?

^^hmmm...bridge?

amo man kuno it yakan:)

excited na ako kumita hit interiors hit expansion.. maihaay pa liwat it october :D

^^
Quatar? diri KSA?

^^
Riyadh, KSA

^^
Riyadh, KSA

aw ageh nalipat ak quarter ngayan (amo kasi ak syahan nga napansin sanglit reply ako dayon bisan waray basaha bug-os nga post) :lol:

^^
yup,,, ada iton ha Diplomatic Quarter, phil. embassy,,,,:):)

may San Juanico Bridge ngayan ha Riyadh :D

ayus ah! :okay:

^^^^ mahusay. :okay:

napagutom! waaahhh Maduroy ini tat pagtinambok!

^^^^

Ms. Universe Margie Moran to judge Miss Tacloban 2011

TACLOBAN CITY – The most prestigious beauty pageant search in the city recently announced its 15 candidates who will vie for the Miss Tacloban 2011, one of the highlights of the city fiesta on June 30. No less than Margie Moran- Floreindo, 1973 Miss Universe will lead the distinguished panel board of judges of the beauty pageant slated on June 25 at the Tacloban Convention Center (astrodome).

Fifteen lovely and talented young ladies passed the rigid screening from among the 40 ladies who submitted applications for two days led by City Councilor Cristina Gonzales Romualdez, chair of the tourism committee in the city council. The annual search is a project of the Sangyaw Foundation that spearheads various activities for the festival.

The aspiring contestants are aged 16-20 and are from the different colleges and universities of the city are April Joy Dy; Crisanta Rivera; Joy Winstell Briones; Stefani Laurente; Maurine Hope Navarra; Sheena Hernandez; Menchie Nacario; Aileen Gonzaga; Richelle Jane Burgos; Cristine Grace Almeda; Mary Elizabeth Lacandazo; Cruzette Magallanes; Jyca Therese Macarion and Kailee A. Tan. They will be judged with the following criteria: 30% – poise; 30%- beauty and personality; 30% communication abilities and 10% on professionalism.

In a separate venue and earlier date, the candidates will showcase their talents and best performances to vie for the best in talent award but the winner will be announced on the final search night. The candidates will also sashay their Philippine Terno for the Best in Philippine Terno Award will be on separate date and venue. The winner of the Best Philippine Terno Award will be given to the designer of the terno, to give honor to the designers of their craftsmanship and styling .

From 15 contestants they will be trimmed to the Top 5 semi-finalists and finally the Top 3 will be selected and are set to receive handsome cash prizes, trophies and other gift certificates.

Aside from the above major awards, minor awards at stake are: Miss Photogenic; Darling of the Press; Ms. Congeniality (to be voted by the candidates themselves); Best in Swimwear, People’s Choice Award- on line voting and Special Awards from sponsors.

Aside from 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran- Floreindo, Ford-Supermodel Philippines Tweety de Leon-Gonzales will also join as member the board of judges. Singers Karylle and Sam Concepcion will host the pageant and features the Island Assassins.

The outgoing Miss Tacloban 2010 Ivy Advincula Severson, a senior student at ABE International School for Business, will do her farewell walk and crown her successor. (VICKY C. ARNAIZ with report from Gay Gaspay)

Post Published: 01 June 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/ms-universe-margie-moran-to-judge-miss-tacloban-2011/)
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^^^^
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

naloko na, di ba hi Karylle nagbye-bye na hiya ha Showtime kay makadto ha Singapore? :nuts:


^^ haha.. hi Luis Manzano naman it gn-announce lately na host ha pageant night :)

^^^^
as of this moment, our City is the latest addition of the 33 HUCs in the country today. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Antipolo City has applied for HUC just this year and was approved already by P-noy, but still pending prior to Referendum...As of this time, parang dire na madadayon kay napopolitika ni Gov. ng Rizal...natarhug na ada hi city mayor kaya waray na interes..tsk.tsk. politika...:ohno::ohno:

Maupay nala waray kasugad an aton denhi ha Tacloban...:)

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Antipolo City has applied for HUC just this year and was approved already by P-noy, but still pending prior to Referendum...As of this time, parang dire na madadayon kay napopolitika ni Gov. ng Rizal...natarhug na ada hi city mayor kaya waray na interes..tsk.tsk. politika...:ohno::ohno:

Maupay nala waray kasugad an aton denhi ha Tacloban...:)

^^upay na gud la nga na dayon an ha tac...:)

^^
Quatar? diri KSA?

:bash::bash::bash:

^^ano ito nag pokpokay naman kamo....:lol:

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Ms. Universe Margie Moran to judge Miss Tacloban 2011

TACLOBAN CITY – The most prestigious beauty pageant search in the city recently announced its 15 candidates who will vie for the Miss Tacloban 2011, one of the highlights of the city fiesta on June 30. No less than Margie Moran- Floreindo, 1973 Miss Universe will lead the distinguished panel board of judges of the beauty pageant slated on June 25 at the Tacloban Convention Center (astrodome).

Fifteen lovely and talented young ladies passed the rigid screening from among the 40 ladies who submitted applications for two days led by City Councilor Cristina Gonzales Romualdez, chair of the tourism committee in the city council. The annual search is a project of the Sangyaw Foundation that spearheads various activities for the festival.

The aspiring contestants are aged 16-20 and are from the different colleges and universities of the city are April Joy Dy; Crisanta Rivera; Joy Winstell Briones; Stefani Laurente; Maurine Hope Navarra; Sheena Hernandez; Menchie Nacario; Aileen Gonzaga; Richelle Jane Burgos; Cristine Grace Almeda; Mary Elizabeth Lacandazo; Cruzette Magallanes; Jyca Therese Macarion and Kailee A. Tan. They will be judged with the following criteria: 30% – poise; 30%- beauty and personality; 30% communication abilities and 10% on professionalism.

In a separate venue and earlier date, the candidates will showcase their talents and best performances to vie for the best in talent award but the winner will be announced on the final search night. The candidates will also sashay their Philippine Terno for the Best in Philippine Terno Award will be on separate date and venue. The winner of the Best Philippine Terno Award will be given to the designer of the terno, to give honor to the designers of their craftsmanship and styling .

From 15 contestants they will be trimmed to the Top 5 semi-finalists and finally the Top 3 will be selected and are set to receive handsome cash prizes, trophies and other gift certificates.

Aside from the above major awards, minor awards at stake are: Miss Photogenic; Darling of the Press; Ms. Congeniality (to be voted by the candidates themselves); Best in Swimwear, People’s Choice Award- on line voting and Special Awards from sponsors.

Aside from 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran- Floreindo, Ford-Supermodel Philippines Tweety de Leon-Gonzales will also join as member the board of judges. Singers Karylle and Sam Concepcion will host the pageant and features the Island Assassins.

The outgoing Miss Tacloban 2010 Ivy Advincula Severson, a senior student at ABE International School for Business, will do her farewell walk and crown her successor. (VICKY C. ARNAIZ with report from Gay Gaspay)

Post Published: 01 June 2011
Author: Leyte Samar Daily Express (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/ms-universe-margie-moran-to-judge-miss-tacloban-2011/)
Found in section: News

^^^^
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

naloko na, di ba hi Karylle nagbye-bye na hiya ha Showtime kay makadto ha Singapore? :nuts:

Unta ig invite nira councilor cristina it Ayala through 1973 Miss Universe, Miss Margie Moran:)

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Zamora
Bethany (Drive-Thru)
Gomez
Gaisano Central
Robinsons Place Tacloban

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Rizal Avenue
Zamora
RPT Expansion???

pero lamang gudla la geap it Jollibee

Unta ig invite nira councilor cristina it Ayala through 1973 Miss Universe, Miss Margie Moran:)

^^ maybe upod na e2 it purpose ht city govt. pag-invite kan Ms. Margie Moran :)

^^^^^^Excited na ak kun ano it matranspire hit meeting nira after hit pageant. As what I have read and heard, Ayala is now following the pattern of SM and Robi na mag tindog hin provincial malls. Besides, Tacloban is I think may pagka ripe na for another mall.

^^^^^^Excited na ak kun ano it matranspire hit meeting nira after hit pageant. As what I have read and heard, Ayala is now following the pattern of SM and Robi na mag tindog hin provincial malls. Besides, Tacloban is I think may pagka ripe na for another mall.

^^ over-ripe na.. :lol::lol:

http://www.millionaireacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jollibee.jpg
Zamora
Bethany (Drive-Thru)
Gomez
Gaisano Central
Robinsons Place Tacloban

http://www.businesspundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/zzmicheytds.jpg

Rizal Avenue
Zamora
RPT Expansion???

pero lamang gudla la geap it Jollibee

I super like this. Mas mahal manggud it Mcdo. Taga langyaw maggud it tag iya. haha. Pero sana, myda ha RPT Exp. Mcdo.:cheers:

sana ma-iasphalto na it Rizal Avenue para it mga marking hit road matuhay kay bagan diri hiya klaro nga 4-lane road :lol:

^^ over-ripe na.. :lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:ayaw gad, madudunot na daw adto it sapit! :lol::lol::lol:

I super like this. Mas mahal manggud it Mcdo. Taga langyaw maggud it tag iya. haha. Pero sana, myda ha RPT Exp. Mcdo.:cheers:

^^ keeping my fingers crossed :lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:ayaw gad, madudunot na daw adto it sapit! :lol::lol::lol:

^^ :lol: :lol:

akot mamamatbat. :lol:

Pero Watsons, harani na hit kamatooran. Max's confirmed na!:banana::banana: