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Welcome to the Road Trek Number 7, such a lovely place.
By Dong Magsajo (The Philippine Star) Updated June 08, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0)


The Gang: Toyota’s annual Road Trek pits media outfits from all over against each other in friendly competition. Here, the entire contingent poses in front of the MacArthur Landing Memorial Shrine.

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MANILA, Philippines - Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) annual Road Trek is perhaps the most awaited media-related event of the auto industry – with good reason. During the annual staging, the local market leader takes the opportunity to do three things… First, TMP uses the Road Trek to make important and relevant announcements. Second, TMP uses the Road Trek to pit media outfits’ wits and brawn against in other in friendly “Amazing Race” type competition. And they do it at such a large scale that almost every single media outfit has representation in the competition – which makes the bragging rights all the more important to the Road Trek’s participants. Finally, TMP uses the Road Trek to, in TMP president Michinobu Sugata’s own words, “renew the bonds of friendship and camaraderie among our friends in the media”.

This year’s staging – the 7th – was used by TMP to stress their commitment to their customers in the Philippines. Sugata himself revealed that TMP’s production schedule – hampered by the effects of the twin earthquake and tsunami disasters of March 11 – is set to return to its normal five-day, two-shift work week starting this month – much earlier than expected. “Our commitment to our customers remains our top priority. We will continue our efforts to deliver vehicles to customers at the soonest possible time,” Sugata said. Welcome news for Toyota customers, indeed.

This year’s Road Trek started off in Tacloban, Leyte. Our huge contingent drove through some 200 kilometers of the province, and our little sub-groups – divided amongst media outfits – participated in a total of four activities. The Philippine STAR has figured prominently in the friendly competition since the Road Trek tradition started and this year was no different as we once again made it into the winner’s circle. However, perhaps our sweetest reward was the fact that we finally got to drive through the famous San Juanico Bridge and visit significant historical landmarks such as the MacArthur Landing Memorial Shrine, the Sto. Niño Shrine as well as the picturesque Rafael Farm.

To cap off Road Trek 7, Sugata himself spearheaded the “renewing of the bonds of friendship and camaraderie” by first welcoming the entire contingent to our eventual destination – the Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu on the evening of our first day, then by playing a round of golf with those amongst us who were in to the sport the morning of the next day, then finally by engaging everyone in a singing spree with local rock band Pandora later that evening. Lexus Manila president Danny Isla and Sugata himself got the ball rolling with their version of The Beatles’ Come Together. The very convivial TMP president would eventually sing his signature Hotel California rendition, but not before leading many of us in attendance into sharing our hidden talents as well.

At the end of the day, Road Trek 7 proved to be just as eventful and as unforgettable as the rest of the previous stagings of Road Trek exactly because the message delivered and the goals set forth continue to be relevant and timely. Whether we’re driving a Prius, Vios, Innova, Fortuner, Hilux, Camry or Altis… and whether we trek through key places in Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao, this is one Road Trek worth taking, year in and year out…

source: Philstar

Hi Guys! If you're still interested with the meet here are the details.

WHAT: SSC Tacloban Fiesta Meet
Where: Ocho Seafood and Grill
When: 6:00PM; June 20, 2011
HOW MUCH: P250.00 (food and drinks na)

Please PM me if you will attend. :)

Pre-Balyuan Rites yana...:okay:

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yeeheey!! daug an mga Taclobanon nga naruyag hen karisyuhan!!! MAY SANGYAW NA, MAY PINTADOS-KASADYAAN PA!!! VIVA SR. STO. NINO!!!

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Jetski enthusiasts invited to competition, part of the Sangyaw Festivities (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/jetski-enthusiasts-invited-to-competition-part-of-the-sangyaw-festivities/)

TACLOBAN CITY – “Do you have what it takes to conquer the waters of Tacloban City?” That is the challenge posed to the participants of the first ever National JetSki Competition in Tacloban City this coming June 23-26, 2011 at Cancabato Bay, this city.

The competition dubbed as “The Sangyaw Challenge” is open to all Jet ski enthusiasts in the following classes: Novice 2 Stroke Class, Novice 4 Stroke Class, Expert Stock Class, Expert Open Class, Executive Class (riders with age not lower than 35 years old), Stand Up Class, and Women’s Stock Class.

An endurance race that will run for an hour in 2 strokes and 4 strokes are the highlight of the tournament. Cash prizes and trophies await all successful contenders, not to mention a chance to experience the beauty of Tacloban and the festivities lined up for the month of June.

Racers need not worry since subsidy for shipping will be provided if necessary and a boom truck is available for unloading of the skis.
Jet ski is part water skiing device and part speedboat, which runs like a motorcycle during operation. Instead of the traditional propeller or screw motor, it uses an enclosed gas-powered motor to literally push water out in a jet stream.

Mayor Alfred Romualdez, a known jet ski enthusiast, is spearheading this event to promote the sport in the region, in cooperation with Globe, Scanmarine Inc. and Unilab.

For more information about the tournament, interested parties can go to Taclobanwatersports.com or like www.facebook.com/pages/First-National-Jetski-Competition on Facebook

Road widening @ Abucay?
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Yup! Road widening, yan ang sabi sa TV Patrol Tacloban kanina. :cheers:

When adto an opening han TDMC?

final na ako sa 22 diyan!!! :cheers:

When adto an opening han TDMC?
^^
from a reliable source;,,,inauguration reset to July due to inclement weather delays:)

Peter's Chord Concert tonight at Astrodome... too bad I can't watch but will be at Balyuan Complex later.. :cheers:

Magpapatron na Kita Taclobanons!

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^^ 12 days to go to Sangyaw Festival Grand Parade
13 days to go to the feast day of Sr. Sto. Nino de Tacloban...:cheers:

umagi ngean ako ha Rizal Park kanina.. bongga man it ira lights and sounds pati it stage design.. :cheers:

net find...

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Ig-didikit na gud ada an RPT Main and RPT Expansion.. nakadikit na ang mga steelbars ha main buiding mismo. :cheers: :banana: :banana:

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from a reliable source;,,,inauguration reset to July due to inclement weather delays:)

^^diri adto october?

umagi ngean ako ha Rizal Park kanina.. bongga man it ira lights and sounds pati it stage design.. :cheers:

^^yana ba adto an Sangyaw Awards?

Ig-didikit na gud ada an RPT Main and RPT Expansion.. nakadikit na ang mga steelbars ha main buiding mismo. :cheers: :banana: :banana:

^^
The bigger, the better! :banana::banana::banana:

^^yeah...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

When adto an opening han TDMC?

just got a call this morning from the owner. delayed deliveries of equipment hampered by the inclement weather.... july sure.

^^yey!...:banana::banana::banana:

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Mayda na mga banderitas ha dalan Real.:cheers:

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SANGYAW 2011 Calendar of Activities


June 6, 2011
Swimwear Competition Ms. Tacloban and Fabulous Five 2011 , 1:00pm @ Dio Island

June 8, 2011[/B
Miss Talent Ms. Tacloban 2011, 4:00 pm @ Robinson's Place

[B]June 9, 2011
Mr. Talent Fabulous Five 2011, 4:00 pm @ Robinson's Place

June 10, 2011
Terno and Barong Competition Ms. Tacloban & Fab 5, 4: 00 pm @ Robinson's Place

June 11, 2011
PBA B-Meg VS Rain or Shine Basketball Game, 5:00 pm @ Astrodome

Karnabalan ha Astrodome and Manila's Merchant Village Grand Opening, 4:00 pm @ Astrodome

June 12, 2011
Independence Day and Charter day Activities, 8:00 am @ City Hall Grounds

ABRAKADABRA Illusion Masters Grand Opening, 4:00 pm @ Balyuan Amphitheater

June 17, 2011
Pre- Balyuan Rites Fluvial Parade, 7:00 am @ Balyuan Amphitheater

SAMLEYAW Cultural Show, 7:30 pm @ Plaza Rizal

Peter's Chord Concert, 7:00 pm @ Astrodome

June 18, 2011
Baktas Mo, Balay Ko Fun Run, 5:00 am @ Astrodome up to Rizal Park

Taekwondo Tournament, 8:00 am @ Astrodome

June 19, 2011
Rizal's 150th Birthday Celebration, 7:00 pm @ Rizal Park

June 20, 2011
Balyuan Rites, 10:00 am @ Balyuan Amphitheater

Motorcade after the Novena, 10:00 am @ Sto. Niño Church

Critic Day Tribu Kabatok, 4:00 pm @ Astrodome

Senior Citizen Night, 7:00 pm @ Astrodome

June 21, 2011
Chinese Dance Presentation, @ Plaza Rizal

June 22, 2011
PAHAMBUGAN Dance Craze, 7:30 pm @ Astrodome

Real Night, @ Plaza Rizal

June 23, 2011
National JetSki Competition @ Cancabato Bay

Tacloban Fabulous Five Pageant Night, 7:00 pm @ Astrodome

Musica Centro Cultural Show, 9:00 pm @ Rizal Park

June 24, 2011
MEGA Jobs Fair, 8:00 am @ Balyuan Convention Center

Christ the King Symphony, 7:00 pm @ Rizal Park

June 25, 2011
Mr. Sangyaw Body Building, 4:00 pm @ Robinson's Place

Marivic Amor Dance Group, 7:30 pm @ Rizal Park

Miss Tacloban 2011 Coronation Night, 7: 30 pm @ Astrodome

June 26, 2011
Parumba Tricycle Competition, 8:00 am @ Tacloban Streets

Leyte Dance Theater, 1:00 pm @ Rizal Park

June 27, 2011
Banca Rumba 2011, 8:00 am @ Cancabato Bay

Bombo Torotot Parada, 1:00 pm @ Tacloban Streets

Balik Tacloban Night, 6:00 pm @ Baluarte

June 28, 2011
Blocking for Sangyaw 2011 Contingents @ Balyuan Amphitheater

TOTO in Concert, 8:00 pm @ Astrodome

June 29, 2011

SANGYAW Festival 2011 Grand Parade, 1:00 pm

Midnight Street Party, 11:30 pm @ Magsaysay Blvd.

June 30, 2011
Pontifical Mass and Procession, 4:00 pm @ Sto. Niño Church

Fireworks Display Extravaganza, 9:00 pm @ Balyuan Park

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I Love Barbecues...

metro stonerich pa rin ba ang contractor ng expansion sa RPT

^^ i hope butangan gjp ha may de angelo ky mahusay pagkinitaon it view dida dapit basta may traffic lights... urban na urban it dating... :okay:

Pabor ako hito. Usa pa, congested ngada especially rush hours.:ohno::ohno:

Pabor ako hito. Usa pa, congested ngada especially rush hours.:ohno::ohno:

^^ yup... and basta,... mahusay talaga pagkinitaon iton nga tungod basta may traffic lights hehe :D

metro stonerich pa rin ba ang contractor ng expansion sa RPT

^^ hmmm malamang :)

^^
Yup! Road widening, yan ang sabi sa TV Patrol Tacloban kanina. :cheers:

^^ Astig... dapat na gud lwat upayon it karsada ha Abucay ngan mag implement hin maupay nga Urban planning knowing that Abucay is now a booming district... as well as the whole City :cheers:

metro stonerich pa rin ba ang contractor ng expansion sa RPT

yup.. sila rin nag construct ng Robs Cybergate Cebu :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @THE BATTLECRY!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @THE BATTLECRY!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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:dance::dance:

^^ Happy Birthday Battlecry!!! :cheers:

^^ Happy Birthday Battlecry!!! :cheers:

happy birthday ahh

Together with SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Tacloban, SM City Zamboanga, etc. Wish I could fast forward the time when we'll see huge cranes of SM and an enclosed property with galvanized iron bearing the SM logo.

Halagad ini. D la ngay an kita it baga atat ha SM. We are also included in others' list of hopes.:banana::banana::banana:

Halagad ini. D la ngay an kita it baga atat ha SM. We are also included in others' list of hopes.:banana::banana::banana:

nasa wish list ko rin ang SM city tacloban

MAURAN NA BA SA TACLOBAN??? paghinay kamo dida

Happy Birthday @Mars :):cheers:

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @THE BATTLECRY!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPER MARIO

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^^ anong ibig sabihin ng red letter "A" sa TAC na parang tumutulo na dugo? :cheers:

生日快乐 Sheng Ri Kuai Le

Happy Birthday Mars

^^ anong ibig sabihin ng red letter "A" sa TAC na parang tumutulo na dugo? :cheers:

^^ Style... :D

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^^ Nice Pix Mao... :okay:

di pa ngay-an ano gud tima an paghinayad hini nga karsada... unta panbagisan na gadman kay damu it nadadakop pagtaga J-walking ngan waray man pedestrian line,... parehas tak patod haha :lol:

anyway, mga kadaan na gud lwat it mga buildings ha downtown... unta pauru-upayon nira ini... :cheers:

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^^ Where the old and the modern world meets,... :okay:

^^ Nice Pix Mao... :okay:

di pa ngay-an ano gud tima an paghinayad hini nga karsada... unta panbagisan na gadman kay damu it nadadakop pagtaga J-walking ngan waray man pedestrian line,... parehas tak patod haha :lol:

anyway, mga kadaan na gud lwat it mga buildings ha downtown... unta pauru-upayon nira ini... :cheers:

^^ayad na...2 weeks ago pa kasi ito na pic.yana ko la ka post...:D

^^ayad na...2 weeks ago pa kasi ito na pic.yana ko la ka post...:D

^^ aw, sus hehe :lol: Gasi ko man...

^^ Nice Pix Mao... :okay:

di pa ngay-an ano gud tima an paghinayad hini nga karsada... unta panbagisan na gadman kay damu it nadadakop pagtaga J-walking ngan waray man pedestrian line,... parehas tak patod haha :lol:

anyway, mga kadaan na gud lwat it mga buildings ha downtown... unta pauru-upayon nira ini... :cheers:

namiling ak hin pedestrian kanina para tumabok. Na realize ko na waray pa ngayan may nakabutang. Amo bis ngain nala ak tumabok. Di man it hira makadakop.:lol:

^^ Astig... dapat na gud lwat upayon it karsada ha Abucay ngan mag implement hin maupay nga Urban planning knowing that Abucay is now a booming district... as well as the whole City :cheers:

Himuon unta nira na 4 lanes or maybe 8 (libre lang mangarap :lol:).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @THE BATTLECRY!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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:dance::dance:

Happy birthday! :banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana::cheers:

Himuon unta nira na 4 lanes or maybe 8 (libre lang mangarap :lol:).

dapat maghimo na ngada san mga roads na pareho kadako sa EDSA kay matrapik na ngada

paki repost nala ha city gov't FB.. afaik, diri pa ini aprobado..

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^^ Happy Birthday Battlecry!!! :cheers:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @THE BATTLECRY!!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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happy birthday ahh

Happy Birthday @Mars :):cheers:

^^
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPER MARIO

生日快乐 Sheng Ri Kuai Le

Happy Birthday Mars

Happy birthday! :banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana::cheers:

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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Happy birthday Mars....

Basta gud tipatron pirmi mauran. :ohno:

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^^sana mataod before sangyaw...:cheers:

^^ Maraksot it ka-pwesto han traffic lights... :D

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^^pati ha Real st damu na banderitas...:cheers:

Basta gud tipatron pirmi mauran. :ohno:

^^ that's our fate... :lol:

Himuon unta nira na 4 lanes or maybe 8 (libre lang mangarap :lol:).

^^ pwede pa it 4 lanes pero dako iton nga trabahuon for sure... though very possible,... pero 8 lanes?? haha i dont think so... haligot hin duro it Tacloban para mag-kaada hin 8 lanes... pwede gad pero mapupuros nala lwat karsada... :lol:

^^sana mataod before sangyaw...:cheers:

^^ sana :okay:

^^yup...para kumita tat mga bisita from So. Leyte, Biliran ngan Samar...:)

^^yup...para kumita tat mga bisita from So. Leyte, Biliran ngan Samar...:)

^^ mayda na man kita daan 4 nga intersections with traffic light systems... :)

^^mas ma upay it damo...:D

Happy Birthday Mars! :cheers:

Had a weekend blast at Parayawan ha Balyuan.! :cheers:
Good food, great entertainment.. :cheers:

10 days to go to Sangyaw Festival Grand Parade
11 days to go to feast day.! :cheers:

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^^parang masaya ito...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ hai, karisyo yana ha Tacloban... Mahidlaw na kan at iruy nga tuna... :cry:

^^marisyo labi kun much money ka like marc...:lol:

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^^may entrance fee?

^^marisyo labi kun much money ka like marc...:lol:

^^ asya na :okay: labi na kun manlibre, aguidaw karisyo... :lol:

^^may entrance fee?

^^ mayda ada, kay last year mayada... :D

^^ahw...matatapos na it fiesta wa pa ak makakada...:D

^^ pakada na gad!! :D

^^maybe this evening...:D

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guinasphalto na ha Naga-naga Triangle tikadto ha may Nulatula, pero half la han calle

^^ Style... :D

^^Ganun! style lang? :lol:

Saan na nga pala si Mars_uy? mukhang di na nagpopost dito.:cheers:

guinasphalto na ha Naga-naga Triangle tikadto ha may Nulatula, pero half la han calle

Bitin daw adto. :lol: Pero maybe di pa tapos. :D

6pm kuno ha Ocho buwas ha.. nagtxt pala hi mario... paglilibakon hasta mapakulob it diri umattend :lol::lol:

^^Ganun! style lang? :lol:

Saan na nga pala si Mars_uy? mukhang di na nagpopost dito.:cheers:

Adi gad la ako. :lol:

6pm kuno ha Ocho buwas ha.. nagtxt pala hi mario... paglilibakon hasta mapakulob it diri umattend :lol::lol:

:rofl: Asya pangadto kamo!

Asya pa naman tam paborito himuon kun may meet. Nanlilibak hit nadiri pag attend.:lol::jk:

isama niyo si 007 kim, diba nasa tacloban siya

isama niyo si 007 kim, diba nasa tacloban siya

Invite mo siya :D pati ikaw sumamai ka na rin. Punta ka dito sa Tacloban. :)

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^^ disciplined pedestrians. :cheers:

Balyuan Rites Tomorrow @ 9:30AM

^^attend hit balyuan...:D

^^ waray ak upod. :colgate:

^^ma upay ito pag take hin mga pix..:okay:

June 20, 2011
Balyuan Rites @ 9:30AM - Balyuan Park
Balyuan Mass @ 11:30 - Sto. Nino Church
Motorcade around the city @ 1:30PM for the start of the novena masses. :)

^^marisyo labi kun much money ka like marc...:lol:

^^ much money pa.. matuod unta. :lol::lol:

Adi gad la ako. :lol:

^^Ikaw pala yun? nag-rename ka pala hehehe.:lol::nuts:

Asya pa naman tam paborito himuon kun may meet. Nanlilibak hit nadiri pag attend.:lol::jk:

nahilibak ngayan ak hini han nag stephanie's kamo.. :lol:

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aniversary ba san robinsons^^

aniversary ba san robinsons^^

^^ yup.. 2nd year anniversary. :cheers:

ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

:ohno::ohno::ohno: As a Taclobanon, i felt sad... Kun hino man ito nag edit ha Wekipedia alayon la diri hiya dapat mag sugad against our city. This is very alarming which in fact anyone can edit the said profile especially Tacloban City profile.

^^ sus.. regarding the AIM ranking.. it has been published many times na by REPUTABLE papers, no further proof is needed.. And everybody knows that wikipedia is not reliable.

^^alams na kun hino nag edit hadto...:lol:

http://taclobanwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SMALLJETSKIBANNER2.jpg

source (http://taclobanwatersports.com/national-jetski/details/)

repost...

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^^karisyo...damu events...:banana::banana::banana:

ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

:ohno::ohno::ohno: As a Taclobanon, i felt sad... Kun hino man ito nag edit ha Wekipedia alayon la diri hiya dapat mag sugad against our city. This is very alarming which in fact anyone can edit the said profile especially Tacloban City profile.

:ohno::ohno::ohno: Curse the person/people who did this! :ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^di ba obvious kun hira hino?...:lol:

^^di ba obvious kun hira hino?...:lol:

Curse them! :llama:

^^that's why i hate them...:D...from the start waray na nira pag care hit Tacloban...:D

^^that's why i hate them...:D...from the start waray na nira pag care hit Tacloban...:D

Oh well. :lol:

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmly95Hfpj1qd5zxr.gif

^^:rofl:...amo na...gin edit mo utro?

^^:rofl:...amo na...gin edit mo utro?

I was about to pero paglog-in ko ha Wikipedia nawara naman. May nauna pagedit haak.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld1ecr84pW1qb7s29.gif

^^amo na...na unahan kita...:D

Robinsons Land allots more space for BPOs (http://www.itmatters.com.ph/inside.php?id=777&article_type=news)

GOKONGWEI-LED property giant Robinsons Land Corp. has made available more than 20,000 square meters (sq. m.) of new office space within its malls.

More office space that can be built in existing commercial centers will cater to increasing demand from continuous expansion of business process outsourcing (BPO) firms in the country, the company said in a statement yesterday.

“Robinsons Land has three mall-based BPO properties ready for occupancy at Otis in Manila, Tarlac City and Davao City,” the property firm said. “The three malls have a total of more than 21,000 sq. m. available for office where tenants can enjoy the convenience of shopping and dining as well as the benefits of Philippine Economic Zone Authority zone incentives,” it added.

Robinsons Otis is offering three levels of office space with a total leasable area of 10,900 sq. m. The leasing space, which is within the University Belt that is composed of more than 40 colleges and universities, will allow firms to easily hire new employees.

For its part, Robinsons Luisita in Tarlac City has 5,310 sq. m. of available space on two levels that are also ideal for the BPO sector.

“Strategically located and accessible via the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway and McArthur Highway, it is the only commercial center with BPO space in Tarlac City,” Robinsons Land said.

Furthermore, Robinsons Cybergate Davao has allotted 5,200 sq. m. of leasable office space. “Other than Metro Manila, Davao City is the only city in the country with a population of over a million,” the property developer said.

Davao also scored the highest among the top 10 “Next Wave Cities” for BPOs outside Metro Manila, data from the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P) show.

Moving forward, the property developer aims to expand its portfolio by setting up new BPO office leasing space in other existing malls.

Robinsons Land said “numerous Robinsons complexes nationwide are also ideal settings for build-to-suit BPO buildings.”

In Visayas, the Gokongwei-led firm can develop BPO offices in Robinsons Place Tacloban, Dumaguete, Bacolod and Iloilo, which are large shopping centers in the region. “Ample spaces within these complexes will address the desire of companies to have their own office building designed according to their preferences and needs,” Robinsons Land said.

BPO office space in shopping malls will add inventory to Robinsons Land, which is building the Cyberscape Alpha and Cyberscape Beta buildings in Ortigas Center that will have 80,000 sq. m. of office space and will cost P4 billion.

Cyberscape Alpha will be composed of 23 storeys while Cyberscape Beta will be at 36 storeys. Both towers that will cater to the BPO sector are located at the Ortigas central business district.

As of end-2010, the local BPO industry employs 525,000 skilled workers, data from the Contact Center Association of the Philippines and BPA/P show.

The new projects will bring the total number of office buildings of the company in Ortigas Center to four.

Robinsons Land, the property arm of listed JG Summit Holdings, Inc., is into shopping malls, hotels and office space leasing. Its January to March earnings reached P1.02 billion, up from P927.25 million in the previous year. The latest figures brought net income for the first half of its fiscal year that will end in September to P2.04 billion, up by 13% from P1.8 billion year on year.

Shares in the property developer sank by 4.44% or 52 centavos to P11.18 apiece on Friday.

^^sana nga

The Ro-Ro ports project one more time

By: Neal H. Cruz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
5:19 am | Monday, June 20th, 2011

Despite the fact that Ro-Ro ports are needed by a maritime country such as the Philippines, Filipino contractors are opposing a contract between the Philippine government and a French corporation to put up modular steel adjustable Ro-Ro ports on 72 islands in the archipelago. Why? Because the contractors want to build the ports themselves out of concrete. The whole project will cost several billion pesos so you can understand why the contractors want our government to cancel a contract and re-award the contract to them.

Ro-Ro ports are needed by the Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll off) vessels that make the loading and unloading of cargo so much easier and faster. In the traditional sea vessels, gangs of stevedores spend many hours and days trudging up and down gangplanks to carry off or into the holds of the vessels sacks of produce. With a Ro-Ro, the front of the vessel is simply lowered and trucks loaded with cargo drive into and out of the vessel’s hold. It takes only minutes to do this. Thus, the vessels and the businessmen save precious time—and money. The Ro-Ro was adapted for peacetime use from the World War II landing craft that delivered tanks, bulldozers, trucks, jeeps and troops from the invasion ships out at sea to the landing beaches.

Because of the different levels of the sea at different times of the day, depending on the tides dictated by the phases of the moon, the Ro-Ro needs ports with adjustable landing piers so that the trucks can drive off as soon as the Ro-Ro arrives. Without such an adjustable pier and if the Ro-Ro arrives when the tide is either too high or too low, it will have to wait until the tide reaches the right level, thus wasting precious time, before it can disgorge its cargo trucks or load them.

Luckily, a French corporation has the technology for producing modular steel ports with landing piers that can be raised or lowered to the level of the ship as needed. It is made of steel good for at least 85 years. Moreover, it can be moved from port to port, so it can be transferred where it is needed. Better still, the French bank, BNP Paribas, agreed to extend a loan for the project.

The project was studied and reviewed by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the National Economic Development Authority (Neda), the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) and other government agencies, and was approved. The Philippines has already paid 15 percent of the contract price and the French corporation has already finished fabricating more than half of the required steel ports, which are now ready for delivery to the Philippines.

In the middle of all that, a committee composed of representatives from the DoTC, PPA and Marina recommended the cancellation of the contract, saying it is overpriced.

The Neda came back with a rejoinder that it was a good project, inexpensively priced and should be continued. Undersecretary Ruben Reinoso, a former Neda assistant director general, was castigated for airing opinion contrary to that of the PPA-DoTC-Marina committee.

Reinoso was chastised for “a crude attempt to unilaterally dictate policy.” Why? For airing an opinion based on facts?

The committee said that the project was overpriced, and that PPA could get ports built at P40 million to P50 million each. Reinoso said this was not a fair “apples to apples” comparison.

In reality, three examples of PPA port projects are grossly overpriced, ranging from P400 million (Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro) to P86 million plus P397 million (Tacloban Port renovation), to P715 million (Pulupandan wharf). In comparison, French modular Ro-Ro ports cost only P143 million each, payable in 15 years, equivalent to P83 million in today’s value.

Reinoso was also chastised for stating that “there will be dire consequences if the contract is cancelled.” Of course there will be. Cancelling the contract will harm our relations with the French. It will, along with Fraport (the German builder of Naia 3), Baggerwerken Decloedt en Zoon (the Belgian firm with a contract with the Laguna Lake Development Authority to dredge Laguna Lake) and Metro Pacific (Hong Kong), will give us a reputation in the international community that we are not a trustworthy partner.

This is bad timing. According to UNCTAD Data, Global and Regional FDI trends in 2010 to 2011, 53 percent of FDI inflows are slated for developing and transitioning economies.

It is a bad thing because it would dampen the attraction of the second “P” in PPP, aka the “Private” component in infrastructure investment. And if one believes that infrastructure is about the socio-economic development it brings to the people, and not the project—be it a bridge, highway, or port—then that is a true disservice to the constituency that the Aquino administration serves.

Reinoso was also castigated for stating that “the project was already underway when the review was ordered.” But the project was approved by Neda-ICC and the loan agreement was declared in effect in November 2009. The 15 percent down payment was made 60 days later.

In all fairness, Reinoso qualified that all statements were made to show that the department was seeking the best options for the Philippine government. “We are still studying it, so I said, look at what are the consequences, and what would be in the best interest of the Philippines.”

As for the allegation that Philippine-made concrete ports are cheaper than the French Modular steel ports (P50 million for each concrete port as against P83 million for each steel port), note that all Philippine infrastructure projects are never finished at the original cost estimate. They are finished at much higher costs, as the port projects I have mentioned above shows. All Philippine public works project contracts have escalation clauses. The French contract has none.

:banana::banana:

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photo by : Admin Arix (http://www.facebook.com/ilovetacloban.AdminArix) of I Love Tacloban (http://www.facebook.com/ilovetacloban)

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^^@adrielcatada, andito ka ngayon sa Tacloban?

[QUOTE=lester_tacloban;79911074]ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

I've a feeling the one responsible for this could be any of the following:

- traffic violator who spent time in jail
- someone who has seen a traffic light and a paved road for the first time
- someone trying to vent his/her frustations about his/her place on Tacloban (in other words, the write-up actually best describes his/her place)
- someone who just can't get over the fact that there are places much more progressive and beautiful than his/her place
- someone who reached only the civilization of the toothbrush and the shoe
- all of the above

^^@adrielcatada, andito ka ngayon sa Tacloban?

Di pa... Sa August pa Ako makada utro.. sa Patron ha Naga Naga,Palo

^^:rofl: For sure all of the above yan.

Di pa... Sa August pa Ako makada utro.. sa Patron ha Naga Naga,Palo

Ahh pangimbitar naman hit patron. :lol:

Anyways reminding all SSC Eastern Visayas forumers who are in Tacloban now sali kayo sa meet namin! :D

Where: Ocho Seafood and Grill
When: Today, June 20,2011 - 6:30PM
How much: 250Php (food and drinks na :colgate:)

See you there!

Anyways reminding all SSC Eastern Visayas forumers who are in Tacloban now sali kayo sa meet namin! :D

Where: Ocho Seafood and Grill
When: Today, June 20,2011 - 6:30PM
How much: 250Php (food and drinks na :colgate:)

See you there!

last summer two weeks ako sa tacloban sana nag-meet tau noon

last summer two weeks ako sa tacloban sana nag-meet tau noon

pagbalik mo nalang dito sa Tacloban. :cheers:

[QUOTE=lester_tacloban;79911074]ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

====================================================
To the person who did this, listen:

"If malice or envy were tangible and had a shape, it would be the shape of a boomerang. Envy is ignorance."

^^^^^^
Anyways reminding all SSC Eastern Visayas forumers who are in Tacloban now sali kayo sa meet namin! :D

Where: Ocho Seafood and Grill
When: Today, June 20,2011 - 6:30PM
How much: 250Php (food and drinks na :colgate:)

See you there!

[QUOTE=lester_tacloban;79911074]ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

====================================================
To the person who did this, listen:

"If malice or envy were tangible and had a shape, it would be the shape of a boomerang. Envy is ignorance."
hindi naman big problem yang mga traffic rules na iyan, some of them ini-emplement rin sa calbayog

The Ro-Ro ports project one more time

By: Neal H. Cruz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
5:19 am | Monday, June 20th, 2011

Despite the fact that Ro-Ro ports are needed by a maritime country such as the Philippines, Filipino contractors are opposing a contract between the Philippine government and a French corporation to put up modular steel adjustable Ro-Ro ports on 72 islands in the archipelago. Why? Because the contractors want to build the ports themselves out of concrete. The whole project will cost several billion pesos so you can understand why the contractors want our government to cancel a contract and re-award the contract to them.

Ro-Ro ports are needed by the Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll off) vessels that make the loading and unloading of cargo so much easier and faster. In the traditional sea vessels, gangs of stevedores spend many hours and days trudging up and down gangplanks to carry off or into the holds of the vessels sacks of produce. With a Ro-Ro, the front of the vessel is simply lowered and trucks loaded with cargo drive into and out of the vessel’s hold. It takes only minutes to do this. Thus, the vessels and the businessmen save precious time—and money. The Ro-Ro was adapted for peacetime use from the World War II landing craft that delivered tanks, bulldozers, trucks, jeeps and troops from the invasion ships out at sea to the landing beaches.

Because of the different levels of the sea at different times of the day, depending on the tides dictated by the phases of the moon, the Ro-Ro needs ports with adjustable landing piers so that the trucks can drive off as soon as the Ro-Ro arrives. Without such an adjustable pier and if the Ro-Ro arrives when the tide is either too high or too low, it will have to wait until the tide reaches the right level, thus wasting precious time, before it can disgorge its cargo trucks or load them.

Luckily, a French corporation has the technology for producing modular steel ports with landing piers that can be raised or lowered to the level of the ship as needed. It is made of steel good for at least 85 years. Moreover, it can be moved from port to port, so it can be transferred where it is needed. Better still, the French bank, BNP Paribas, agreed to extend a loan for the project.

The project was studied and reviewed by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the National Economic Development Authority (Neda), the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) and other government agencies, and was approved. The Philippines has already paid 15 percent of the contract price and the French corporation has already finished fabricating more than half of the required steel ports, which are now ready for delivery to the Philippines.

In the middle of all that, a committee composed of representatives from the DoTC, PPA and Marina recommended the cancellation of the contract, saying it is overpriced.

The Neda came back with a rejoinder that it was a good project, inexpensively priced and should be continued. Undersecretary Ruben Reinoso, a former Neda assistant director general, was castigated for airing opinion contrary to that of the PPA-DoTC-Marina committee.

Reinoso was chastised for “a crude attempt to unilaterally dictate policy.” Why? For airing an opinion based on facts?

The committee said that the project was overpriced, and that PPA could get ports built at P40 million to P50 million each. Reinoso said this was not a fair “apples to apples” comparison.

In reality, three examples of PPA port projects are grossly overpriced, ranging from P400 million (Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro) to P86 million plus P397 million (Tacloban Port renovation), to P715 million (Pulupandan wharf). In comparison, French modular Ro-Ro ports cost only P143 million each, payable in 15 years, equivalent to P83 million in today’s value.

Reinoso was also chastised for stating that “there will be dire consequences if the contract is cancelled.” Of course there will be. Cancelling the contract will harm our relations with the French. It will, along with Fraport (the German builder of Naia 3), Baggerwerken Decloedt en Zoon (the Belgian firm with a contract with the Laguna Lake Development Authority to dredge Laguna Lake) and Metro Pacific (Hong Kong), will give us a reputation in the international community that we are not a trustworthy partner.

This is bad timing. According to UNCTAD Data, Global and Regional FDI trends in 2010 to 2011, 53 percent of FDI inflows are slated for developing and transitioning economies.

It is a bad thing because it would dampen the attraction of the second “P” in PPP, aka the “Private” component in infrastructure investment. And if one believes that infrastructure is about the socio-economic development it brings to the people, and not the project—be it a bridge, highway, or port—then that is a true disservice to the constituency that the Aquino administration serves.

Reinoso was also castigated for stating that “the project was already underway when the review was ordered.” But the project was approved by Neda-ICC and the loan agreement was declared in effect in November 2009. The 15 percent down payment was made 60 days later.

In all fairness, Reinoso qualified that all statements were made to show that the department was seeking the best options for the Philippine government. “We are still studying it, so I said, look at what are the consequences, and what would be in the best interest of the Philippines.”

As for the allegation that Philippine-made concrete ports are cheaper than the French Modular steel ports (P50 million for each concrete port as against P83 million for each steel port), note that all Philippine infrastructure projects are never finished at the original cost estimate. They are finished at much higher costs, as the port projects I have mentioned above shows. All Philippine public works project contracts have escalation clauses. The French contract has none.

:banana::banana:
^^
basaha utro an article :D


How do you void projects with foreign countries and expect to forge deals with them at the same time??? And why void these projects in the media before consulting the ambassador of these countries first. Diplomacy is very much relevant even when dealing with perceived erroneous projects with foreign entities. We all know how incompetent this F&%$#@g president is when it comes to foreign affairs.

I understand the concerns regarding overpricing and feasibility, but i am mostly concerned at the state of these projects. Will the goal of these projects be pursued through different means, or are they voided all together? So in effect we get a railway rehabilitation that is half done? Do we get to keep a terribly polluted laguna lake?

This President does a lot of voiding. Any hint of corruption and its voided. Yet nothing is done to replace these projects. Its driving me insane. What does he want to do next OTHER THAN FREAKIN' VOID PROJECTS??????

Infrastructure doesn't F(&(*&g build itself, and no project will ever be free of corruption.

What of the PPPs? Really F&*^tard, what has come of your PPPs????

Philippines' Aquino halts some foreign-funded work
BY OLIVER TEVES - ASSOCIATED PRESS

MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is canceling or reconsidering foreign-funded infrastructure projects worth $2 billion, saying that although his country badly needs improvements, the contracts are overpriced and technically deficient.

He told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that he has canceled a Belgian-funded lake dredging project, and ordered a restudy of a Chinese-financed rail line and renegotiation of a French-funded port work.

Aquino has been reviewing infrastructure contracts signed under his predecessor, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, whose administration has been accused of corruption. He did not accuse anyone involved in the three projects of corruption but said dredging in particular "is one of the most notorious practices for those who do corrupt practices ... so I have a tendency to be allergic to such projects."

Aquino canceled the 18.7 billion peso ($430 million) Belgian project to dredge Laguna Lake, the country's largest fresh water lake, on the southern edge of Manila.

He said the project was supposed to increase the lake's water-holding capacity to ease flooding and provide potable water to the sprawling metropolis, but that the plan was to simply move 424 million cubic feet (12 million cubic meters) of silt from one portion of the lake and dump it on another portion over three years.

"That's where it fell through," he said.

He said it would be better to spend that money for his government's 21 billion peso ($483 million) conditional cash transfer program to give financial assistance to the poorest 2.3 million Filipino families.

Aquino's year-old administration is fighting graft while wooing foreign investors to partner with his government to boost the economy and fulfill his promise of easing poverty.

"We thank the foreign governments that have been assisting us," he said. "We think it is incumbent upon us to be responsible with their kindness in ensuring that these projects are worthwhile."

He said he wanted to ensure that such projects would also allow the country to repay its loans to foreign creditors in the long run.

He said a 12 billion peso ($276 million) French project to build 72 steel roll-on-roll-off ports around the archipelago will be studied because it was overpriced by about 200 percent, and the country could do with just 36 ports.

He said the project calls for building ports in unprotected coves mostly facing the Pacific Ocean on the country's east, where most typhoons originate, thereby voiding the warranty stipulated in the contract.

He said he ordered renegotiation of a rail project linking Manila to a northern airport complex, financed by a loan from China, principally because of the cost, which has ballooned to over $1.3 billion. He said the existing plan is to have the line carry only passengers, no cargo, and for it to use narrow-gauge rail, which would cost more because such systems are no longer standard and would have to be custom-made.

Aquino, who won last year's election by a landslide on a strong anti-poverty and anti-corruption platform, did not directly accuse anyone or the companies involved in the projects.

However, contracts that have been found to be overpriced and investigated are often found to be tainted with corruption. After a Senate probe, Arroyo was forced to cancel one such contract, for a proposed Chinese-financed national broadband network.

Aquino ousted the Arroyo-appointed graft prosecutor for failing to act on complaints under the previous administration. He is expected to name a replacement soon.

^^that's why i hate them...:D...from the start waray na nira pag care hit Tacloban...:D

^^ tama ka @battlecry.! curse them. :bash::bash:

[QUOTE=lester_tacloban;79911074]ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

I've a feeling the one responsible for this could be any of the following:

- traffic violator who spent time in jail
- someone who has seen a traffic light and a paved road for the first time
- someone trying to vent his/her frustations about his/her place on Tacloban (in other words, the write-up actually best describes his/her place)
- someone who just can't get over the fact that there are places much more progressive and beautiful than his/her place
- someone who reached only the civilization of the toothbrush and the shoe
- all of the above


^^ tumpak! :nuts:

[QUOTE=lester_tacloban;79911074]ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

I've a feeling the one responsible for this could be any of the following:

- traffic violator who spent time in jail
- someone who has seen a traffic light and a paved road for the first time
- someone trying to vent his/her frustations about his/her place on Tacloban (in other words, the write-up actually best describes his/her place)
- someone who just can't get over the fact that there are places much more progressive and beautiful than his/her place
- someone who reached only the civilization of the toothbrush and the shoe
- all of the above

^^:rofl:

may bus ba diretso tacloban city to bato leyte?

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gin pinturahan an Boy Scout Rotunda...:cheers::cheers:

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[QUOTE=lester_tacloban;79911074]ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

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To the person who did this, listen:

"If malice or envy were tangible and had a shape, it would be the shape of a boomerang. Envy is ignorance."

^^ hai, mga awanon naliwat,... hino ba it madiri hit organized nga nasod... naasenso ba liwat it bug-os na Pilipinas na kaurog nga tawo waray disiplina?? hahai... :lol:

nasa tacloban ako hopefully bukas!!! sana na move ang meet!!!

d/p

ALERT ALERT ALERT!!!

Guys alayon kamo pag check ha WIKEPEDIA about Tacloban City profiles... may nag sabotahe about the original contents. Didto hit intros...may nag edit. The second paragraph is containing against the city's policies. e.g Traffic rules and regulations.

Noted from Wekipedia:
The City of Tacloban (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tacloban, Waray: Ciudad han Tacloban) is a port city approximately 360 miles southeast of Manila. It is the first in Eastern Visayas to be classified as a Highly Urbanized City. It is the capital of the Philippine province of Leyte and is the largest city in terms of population[4] in Eastern Visayas. It is also considered as the regional center of the Region VIII. Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from October 20, 1944 to February 27, 1945.
In an extensive survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center and released in July 2010, Tacloban City was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in the Philippines. Tacloban ranked fifth overall, and second in the emerging cities category.

No official data has been released by the Asian Institute of Management regarding its ranking as the fifth among the top ten competitive cities in the Philippines. A number of inhumane and indecent practices still prevail in this city, like; pedestrians being harassed by the erring traffic aides of the city hall just because they need to fund their expenses by simply creating an anti-pedestrian policy, the strict use of helmets within the city limits when riding a motorcycle, and the uncontrolled pricing of the cabs which the city government tolerates.. This involves the practice of harassing unknowing outsiders just because they don't use the pedestrian lane when crossing the streets. These practices are assumed to be prevalent in incompetent, not competitive cities. Where in the country can you find "martial law" policies aside from Tacloban. No wonder that no development will take place for the betterment of the city because of the political agenda of the oligarchs.

:ohno::ohno::ohno: As a Taclobanon, i felt sad... Kun hino man ito nag edit ha Wekipedia alayon la diri hiya dapat mag sugad against our city. This is very alarming which in fact anyone can edit the said profile especially Tacloban City profile.

KALABAD! :bash::bash::bash: Mga waray mahimo ha kinabuhi.

Anyways reminding all SSC Eastern Visayas forumers who are in Tacloban now sali kayo sa meet namin! :D

Where: Ocho Seafood and Grill
When: Today, June 20,2011 - 6:30PM
How much: 250Php (food and drinks na :colgate:)

See you there!

Di ak makaka-attend yana kay busy ak damo it school works. :ohno::ohno::ohno: Pasensya na, sorry kun na-break ko an ak promise. :bash::bash::bash: Next time na la. :D

^^
basaha utro an article :D

OVERPRICED! :ohno::bash:

KALABAD! :bash::bash::bash: Mga waray mahimo ha kinabuhi.

^^ karasa pag tudturon an mga tamuragko hiton nga tawo,... :bash:

Kahahangin nala.:lol:

nasa tacloban ako hopefully bukas!!! sana na move ang meet!!!

Meet nalang tayo ulit. :D Katatapos pa la han am meet. :lol: Salamat han mga kumadto. :)

Kahahangin nala.:lol:

^^ makauurit liwat :D

Meet nalang tayo ulit. :D Katatapos pa la han am meet. :lol: Salamat han mga kumadto. :)

^^ pwede hit october liwat...?? ok la?? hehe :)

:) Thanks guys... at least we all sympathized about the matters i posted last night. Rest assured, we'll be always vigilant against those persons who are trying to destroy the credibility of our city.:)

:) Thanks guys... at least we all sympathized about the matters i posted last night. Rest assured, we'll be always vigilant against those persons who are trying to destroy the credibility of our city.:)

^^ yeah man... :okay:

^^ pwede hit october liwat...?? ok la?? hehe :)

Sure. Waray man hito problema :D

Sure. Waray man hito problema :D

^^ Yey,... Thanx man,... :)

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gin pinturahan an Boy Scout Rotunda...:cheers::cheers:

Sana pirmi nala patron ha Tacloban para pirmi bag-o nga pintura it nga rotunda ngada. :lol:

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Sana pirmi nala patron ha Tacloban para pirmi bag-o nga pintura it nga rotunda ngada. :lol:

^^ asya na... :lol: ha downtown,... may gin paminturahan ba??

^^Ano ito nga lights na ira ginamit? Medyo bitin man. :D

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It’s The Malaysian National Team Versus The Philippine National in the Tacloban City 1st National Jetski Competition (http://taclobanwatersports.com/?p=175)

A few days left and we are about to witness one of the most exciting sporting event of the year in Tacloban. On June 25, approximately 50 riders from all over the nation will slice through the waters of Cancabato Bay. Two of these riders are Malaysian, a young lady rider named Nic Shida and her younger brother Faez.

Shida’s full name is Nur Shahida bt Mohamad Nor and was born in 1991. She has been riding for two years and just started racing last year. Shida won the Trengganu International Invitation Jet Ski Championship in April this year against a field of 7 riders.

The Malaysian team will go against Paul Del Rosario, Jam Mangio, Excel Torres, Butch Casido and Sammy Boy Parilla, Philippine Team, in the Expert Open Class of the Tacloban City First National Jetski Competition.

There are 6 other classes in the Tacloban City First National Jetski Competition and we have representatives from Tacloban City. The riders will start to arrive on June 23, 2011, they will have a welcome dinner at the Balyuan Convention Center on that night where they will be introduce to the race officials and will be briefed about the race. Inspection of skis and practice runs will follow the next day, June 24, 2011, in Cancabato Bay. There might be an initial race on the 24th. June 25, will be competition for all the classes. This competition was brought to us by the City Government of Tacloban through Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez and our sponsors. The Tacloban City First National Jetski Competition is one of the many activities of the Sangyaw Festival. See you there! Let’s cheer for our Philippine Team and our Tacloban Team.


taclobanwatersports (http://taclobanwatersports.com/?p=175)

^^ Astig tat City hall,... Mahusay :okay:

pero iba nala kunta nga lightings an ginamit... an ada ba ha ubos ngan gin ha-highlight iton bug-os na building, parehas han nakadto Cristina's,... :D

^^Ano ito nga lights na ira ginamit? Medyo bitin man. :D

^^pareha han kanan pasko...:)

Sana pirmi nala patron ha Tacloban para pirmi bag-o nga pintura it nga rotunda ngada. :lol:

Sana lakihan nila jan yong Boy scout monument....para kitang-kita...:)

^^ Astig tat City hall,... Mahusay :okay:

^^yup...maka lingi ka gud kun ma agi ka ha magsaysay hit gab-i...

http://taclobanwatersports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SMALLJETSKIBANNER2.jpg

It’s The Malaysian National Team Versus The Philippine National in the Tacloban City 1st National Jetski Competition (http://taclobanwatersports.com/?p=175)


^^ :cheers: :cheers:

^^Go Philippines!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Sana lakihan nila jan yong Boy scout monument....para kitang-kita...:)

^^pahataason it pedestal...more lights ngan may fountain unta...:okay:

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It’s The Malaysian National Team Versus The Philippine National in the Tacloban City 1st National Jetski Competition (http://taclobanwatersports.com/?p=175)

A few days left and we are about to witness one of the most exciting sporting event of the year in Tacloban. On June 25, approximately 50 riders from all over the nation will slice through the waters of Cancabato Bay. Two of these riders are Malaysian, a young lady rider named Nic Shida and her younger brother Faez.

Shida’s full name is Nur Shahida bt Mohamad Nor and was born in 1991. She has been riding for two years and just started racing last year. Shida won the Trengganu International Invitation Jet Ski Championship in April this year against a field of 7 riders.

The Malaysian team will go against Paul Del Rosario, Jam Mangio, Excel Torres, Butch Casido and Sammy Boy Parilla, Philippine Team, in the Expert Open Class of the Tacloban City First National Jetski Competition.

There are 6 other classes in the Tacloban City First National Jetski Competition and we have representatives from Tacloban City. The riders will start to arrive on June 23, 2011, they will have a welcome dinner at the Balyuan Convention Center on that night where they will be introduce to the race officials and will be briefed about the race. Inspection of skis and practice runs will follow the next day, June 24, 2011, in Cancabato Bay. There might be an initial race on the 24th. June 25, will be competition for all the classes. This competition was brought to us by the City Government of Tacloban through Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez and our sponsors. The Tacloban City First National Jetski Competition is one of the many activities of the Sangyaw Festival. See you there! Let’s cheer for our Philippine Team and our Tacloban Team.


taclobanwatersports (http://taclobanwatersports.com/?p=175)


Kun ha Camsur, wakeboarding capital ..ha Tanauan, skimboarding capital...sana ha Tacloban..jet ski capital....of the Phils...

^^amo dapat it aton ig capitalize...wait ma post nga ito na im suggestion ha fb page hit tac lgu :D

^^amo dapat it aton ig capitalize...wait ma post nga ito na im suggestion ha fb page hit tac lgu :D

salamat Mao....try lang..gawin nilang big event ang Jet Ski...fav sports ni Mayor yan...:)

^^kaw nala pag msg ...:D

^^kaw nala pag msg ...:D

di ako kilala don....congrats pla..supermodel Maobakz...hehehehe:cheers:

Kun ha Camsur, wakeboarding capital ..ha Tanauan, skimboarding capital...sana ha Tacloban..jet ski capital....of the Phils...

^^ that's a very good idea, gotta tell the LGU bwt dat... :okay:

@Mao: Congratz... :D

di ako kilala don....congrats pla..supermodel Maobakz...hehehehe:cheers:

^^ that's a very good idea, gotta tell the LGU bwt dat... :okay:

@Mao: Congratz... :D

^^:lol:...di pa ito sure oi...june 28 pa..buligi lugod pag campaign...:lol:

balit ig msg niyo it tac lgu ma upay ito na idea ni green...:okay:

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^^:lol:...di pa ito sure oi...june 28 pa..buligi lugod pag campaign...:lol::

May ada kita pam badil? hehehehehe...:lol::lol:

^^:lol:...damo it ig baradil :lol:

mayda ba dinhe ha iyo interested na mag ADMIN ha ilovetacloban (http://www.facebook.com/ilovetacloban) paki PM nala ako through this account admin jakku (http://www.facebook.com/froggyfrogfrog) thanks much! =)

^^nominate ko hi mario a.k.a the battlecry...:okay:

hehe di pa ton niya coconfirm ak friend request. heheh

^^ayla ma online ito niyan na mutato...may ig pm ako pala niyan ha m ha fb...:)

BTW, nyan na ada ma-perform an CKC Symphony ha Rizal Park. Gin-prepare naman nira an stage last nyt :)

Kun ha Camsur, wakeboarding capital ..ha Tanauan, skimboarding capital...sana ha Tacloban..jet ski capital....of the Phils...

^^ asya naman it gn-plaplano ht aton syudad. not just jetski but other watersports as well. They are banking on the calm waters of Cancabato Bay to be the next attraction for watersports. :cheers:

^^kanina may delivery van ha rizal bearing the name CKC...:)

^^ last nyt pa e2 :)

^^ asya naman it gn-plaplano ht aton syudad. not just jetski but other watersports as well. They are banking on the calm waters of Cancabato Bay to be the next attraction for watersports. :cheers:

^^wow! maupay iton.. tas kun baga malimpyuhan unta an ha shed ngada may magallanes dapit.. maupay gud iton nga attraction

An Inviting Tacloban (http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/an-inviting-tacloban/)

If you are somewhere a little far from Eastern Visayas and you have found other places in the Philippines quite commonplace, then Tacloban City is a place to spend some time in.
Besides musing at its very interesting past, you will also be amazed at how it transformed into being a booming highly urbanized city amidst a terribly joggling political situation that keeps some of the LGU’s programs and plans at bay. Well, thanks to the people working with City Mayor Alfred Romualdez and his wife councilor Cristina nee Gonzales, a former actress and now champion of women and children. Whoever has contributed input to the city government, especially to the local chief executive, that led to the betterment of the city and the Taclobanons has partly shared a treasure to the progress of the city.

Tacloban has its rich past, both in folklore and authentic history. Traced back to its lowly beginnings, Tacloban used to be under the spiritual supervision of the parish in Buscada in Basey, a quaint town in Samar located across the city. Although be it so, Tacloban was within the political administration of Palo, Leyte.

According to a research made by the City Tourism Operations Office, on June 20, 1952, the Philippine Congress, under the sponsorship of Rep. Daniel Z. Romualdez of the Fourth (now First) District of Leyte, enacted Republic Act No. 760 converting Tacloban from a municipality into a city. This was implemented on June 12, 1953, the day official recognized as the birth of Tacloban City.

Tacloban’s metamorphosis continued when on October 1, 2008, then Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Proclamation No. 1637 levelling up the city into a highly urbanized city. The same was ratified on December 18, 2008 through a citywide plebiscite, the tourism office added. Henceforth, further improvements happened, besides of course the growth in the city economy as could be partly gleaned from the city’s skyscape.

As could again be observed in Tacloban’s chronicles, the city grew steadily into being the first HUC in Eastern Visayas with infrastructural amenities and more reliable government and utility services underway. Reforms are introduced which expectedly receive resistance from people who are not ready for the same. This societal attitude is not strange elsewhere in this democratic archipelago. It is not remote to Tacloban, too, just like the problem of flooding that happens even in the highly developed first-world countries.

Tacloban could improve furthermore and provide even better chances of economic upliftment to the Taclobanons and investors if only she will be given chance to do so with less political antagonism. It is an inviting city; a city that can put it in the world map of tourism and investment destinations.

If only the necessary infrastructures and amenities are put in place and the cooperation of the public is effectively achieved, perhaps Tacloban is the best alternative to Cebu and Iloilo cities in the Visayas and Davao or Cagayan De Oro cities in Mindanao. Besides, it is the gateway to Luzon if from Mindanao and vice versa by land travel, traversing the spectacular SL-shaped San Juanico Bridge.

For all the leaders who claim that their only purpose in fighting for the “spotlight” and “limelight” in this years’ celebration of the Feast of Sr. Sto. Niño is to honor Him and not “to earn money, prestige and self-advancement (as evil fruits of pride)”, may peace and love continually reign in your heart and that Sr. Sto. Niño be truly glorified with your unfeigned cause. This is a solemn wish for the good of Tacloban City.

^^ma igo an dapat na ma igo...:)

:ohno: tsk tsk tsk.. same han nag comment hin fearless ha ilovetacloban.. sakto gud man maigo it maigo..

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^^masarit man.. pwede ko kumuha hin pics? proper credits will be provided :)

^^pwede maki gamit hin pics para ha facebook? proper credits will be provided. :)

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^^
San o an concert han Toto?:)

^^pwede maki gamit hin pics para ha facebook? proper credits will be provided. :)

^^sure...:okay:

^^
San o an concert han Toto?:)

^^ June 28 :cheers:

^^sure...:okay:

thank thanks.. :banana:

^^
San o an concert han Toto?:)

^^June 28...:)

^^ June 28 :cheers:

^^June 28...:)
^^
thank u mga sangkay:banana::banana:

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^^ clean and green Tacloban.! :cheers:

^^
thank u mga sangkay:banana::banana:

^^anon thank u may bayad adto...:lol:

Zest Air will start flying from Ceb-Tac and VV soon :cheers: :cheers:

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PARAYAW TACLOBAN

senxa na po kayo ha trying hard lang ako maka join sa forum. nyhahaha

^^anon thank u may bayad adto...:lol:
^^
mamatron nala kami ha iyo,,,:cheers::cheers:

Zest Air will start flying from Ceb-Tac and VV soon :cheers: :cheers:
^^
thanks for the update @marc,,,i was impressed han ira services dida han akon pagsakay from Tac to Manila,,,clean aircraft,,courteous and friendly staff ngan eksakto hira ha oras :cheers::cheers:

^^di nga? kelan ang start/inaugural flight?

senxa na po kayo ha trying hard lang ako maka join sa forum. nyhahaha

^^ok lang...marisyo ngan kay damo na kita...:)

^^
mamatron nala kami ha iyo,,,:cheers::cheers:


^^
thanks for the update @marc,,,i was impressed han ira services dida han akon pagsakay from Tac to Manila,,,clean aircraft,,courteous and friendly staff ngan eksakto hira ha oras :cheers::cheers:

^^:lol:...august pa ha am...:D

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.jeepney-tacloban.jpg

source: Heli79 (British tourist and blogger)

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.4_tacloban.jpg

WOW...uphill court...

Thanks to Heli79..

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.a-local-kicking-back-in-the-heat.jpg

Guess where?

photo of Heli79

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.tacloban.jpg

Where part of the city is this?

photo by Heli79.

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.a-local-kicking-back-in-the-heat.jpg

Guess where?

photo of Heli79
^^
McArthurs park?

http://www.mywedding.com/yummynyumyum/images/patio-victoria_1.jpg

^^
gin titikangan na ini hya..mahusay it ka design ha gwas

Mayda na ngean render an U/C Commercial Building ha may Sandy Lane-Fatima across BPI Marasbaras.. Mahusay. :cheers: :banana:

^^di nga? kelan ang start/inaugural flight?

^^ no definite schedule yet as to when will be the inaguaral flight but Zest Air people in Tacloban are already announcing the new flight. basta soon:lol::lol:

senxa na po kayo ha trying hard lang ako maka join sa forum. nyhahaha

^^ sus, ok la iton :okay: feel free to post anything you want and pag share la hin mga information about blah 3x... :)

Welcome to the thread Brother :cheers:

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.tacloban.jpg

Where part of the city is this?

photo by Heli79.

^^ ha may T.Claudio... eskina hit Sacred Heart... hehe :)

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.4_tacloban.jpg

WOW...uphill court...

Thanks to Heli79..

^^ nice :okay: Muruglay lugod anay, pabalhas la hehehe :lol:

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.a-local-kicking-back-in-the-heat.jpg

Guess where?

photo of Heli79

^^city hall grounds or the old Children's Park?

^^ UP Botanical Garden??? :colgate:

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.a-local-kicking-back-in-the-heat.jpg

Guess where?

photo of Heli79

^^ McArthur ada kay it banwa uho... :)

http://images.travelpod.com/users/heli79/1.1277917304.a-local-kicking-back-in-the-heat.jpg

Guess where?

photo of Heli79

Guys..tama si Grunge...sa MacArthur Park po..kuha ini...by Heli79 a British tourist, after she went to Tacloban and MacArthut Park..She has a nice impression of the city and our delicacies...esp the Moron and Binagol...:banana::banana:

Tacloban, Visayas, Philippines
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

This was a bit of a random destination - I had planned on travelling to Biliran Island further up north, but missed the last connecting bus and ended up in Tacloban instead. The city does not necessarily have much to offer in terms of sights, but it was fun to wander around the town for a day to get a bit of an insight into local living.

I just got a deja-vu writing this, have I already written a bit about this in one of the earlier entries? If this seems familiar then skip to the next bit... Anyways, journey from Camotes Islands to Ormoc, then Tacloban was quite interesting. As soon as I'd sat down on the boat, a friendly local came over to ask if I'm a missionary (this is the third or fourth time this happened, seriously what is it? I think I need to re-consider my travel wardrobe! Or maybe I am smiling too much and looking a little bit too delirious/enlightened, but it's difficult not to when all the locals are all smiles and so friendly themselves!)

Jeepney, Tacloban
. He was a former missionary himself and seemed a little bit disappointed when I told him I'm just travelling around the country, but was nevertheless intrigued about my travel plans and we ended up chatting for the most of the boat journey.

In the port town of Ormoc I hopped on a mini-van to the other side of the island of Leyte, and ended up sitting next to a very talkative man called Rene. As usual, he stroke up conversation by asking if I'm single, and was very surprised to hear that I am. "Really? Why? Did you use to have a boyfriend? Why not anymore? Maybe because a misunderstanding?" He went on to say that if I was a Philippino woman of my age, I would be very worried and depressed to be single still - "are you worried?" (Umh, I wasn't until you put it that way...) But he then went on to comfort me by saying that if he was my brother, he would punch my ex boyfriend for being so stupid, and that I would have no problem at all finding a new boyfriend or perhaps husband if I wanted in the Philippines. In fact, if I wanted any help he might have some suitable neighbours, friends or colleagues and one of them might just be the one.

Similar thing happened when I was having dinner in Tacloban the following day - I had just ordered a meal, when two men asked if they could join me, saying that no one should eat their dinner alone

Tacloban
. It turned out one of them was the mayor and the other was a chief inspector in the local police force - so I could hardly tell them to go away! But as everyone else I'd met so far, they were really nice, and next thing one of them was showing off how to open a beer bottle with - wait - a spoon. Later on the police officer offered to match me up with his brother who too was still single, which their mother was most worried about. "Perhaps it is destiny that you are in Tacloban for a day or two?" Ah ok, well I don't really know him I said, what is he like? "Good man, very very quiet". Very kind, but I don't think me and a man who doesn't talk are meant to be!

I kickstarted the following morning by trying to organise my return travel to Manila - a few hours and three trips to a travel agency later, I finally had my flight booked. By the time I came in for the third time I was getting a wee bit worried about whether I would actually be able to get on the flight - helpfully, the agency had a little sign at their desk reminding me to "relax, God is in charge".

I spent most of the rest of the day wandering around the town and the market sampling local mangos and other delicacies - you'd be amazed at just how many different kinds of treats it's possible to make out of rice! My favourite was probably sweet sticky rice with chocolate, wrapped in a banana leaf; although sweet sticky rice with coconut and some sweet sugary syrup tasted absolutely heavenly too. I also took a jeepney (a sort of local mini-bus) to another town nearby which was the landing site for the Americans who liberated the country from the Japanese occupation at the end of the World War II, to see the larger than life size statues of general McArthur and his men, which were quite impressive.

Source: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/heli79/1/1277917304/tpod.html#ixzz1PtpatT8a


So funny experience...but its normal to have one for a traveler...I had similar experience before when I was treveling the whole country.

Meet nalang tayo ulit. :D Katatapos pa la han am meet. :lol: Salamat han mga kumadto. :)

im here na sa tacloban... and sa palo area palang nawala ang signal ng globe ko... saan ba yung globe office dito?

sana may ma meet ako ssc tacloban esp the camwhores!!! :lol::lol::lol:

Globe-Tacloban

Uyping Commercial Bldg., Justice Romualdez St., Tacloban City
open Mon-Fri (9:00am-6:00pm); Sat (9:00am-4:00pm)

Globe-Tacloban

Uyping Commercial Bldg., Justice Romualdez St., Tacloban City
open Mon-Fri (9:00am-6:00pm); Sat (9:00am-4:00pm)

thanks a lot!!! medyo ok na ang signal ko...

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9579/photo0767.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3614/photo0764k.jpg

Mga series ini? :D

Globe-Tacloban

Uyping Commercial Bldg., Justice Romualdez St., Tacloban City
open Mon-Fri (9:00am-6:00pm); Sat (9:00am-4:00pm)

^^ Nasa Burgos St. na ang globe, just beside Metrobank Burgos :)

madalas rin mawala signal ko sa globe.. nirerestart ko lang cp, ok na xa..

btw, thanks han umattend han meet kagabi :D

thanks Carl han panlibre :lol:

^^Lagi salamat @Carl! :lol:

^^
:lol: Ako ngan an nagpalibre.:lol:

^^ astig,... sayang waray lak uga makaupod hehe :lol: pan libre liwat sunod carl ha??? :D

madalas rin mawala signal ko sa globe.. nirerestart ko lang cp, ok na xa..

btw, thanks han umattend han meet kagabi :D

thanks Carl han panlibre :lol:

^^Lagi salamat @Carl! :lol:

^^
:lol: Ako ngan an nagpalibre.:lol:

^^hira hino kams?

mayda ba dinhe ha iyo interested na mag ADMIN ha ilovetacloban (http://www.facebook.com/ilovetacloban) paki PM nala ako through this account admin jakku (http://www.facebook.com/froggyfrogfrog) thanks much! =)

^^Lagi salamat @Carl! :lol:

^^i nominate Mario...:okay:

asa nice ang nightlife? man libre ko og isa ka bucket and pulutan tomorrow night!!! aw!!!

asa nice ang nightlife? man libre ko og isa ka bucket and pulutan tomorrow night!!! aw!!!

depende kung ano hilig mo..

eto mga gimik hotspots:
Mags (Magsaysay Blvd.) = banda
Astrodome = sayaw
Robs = live acoustic performance
Leyte Park (Club65)= banda/sayaw

^^i nominate Mario...:okay:

^^ same here :okay:

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Sto. Niño de Tacloban - El Teniente
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Sto. Niño de Basey
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http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264255_180505208672195_100001381523009_497084_3485214_n.jpg


taclobanlgufbpage (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=180501892005860&set=a.180501862005863.46860.100001381523009&type=1&theater#!/media/set/?set=a.180501862005863.46860.100001381523009)

depende kung ano hilig mo..

eto mga gimik hotspots:
Mags (Magsaysay Blvd.) = banda
Astrodome = sayaw
Robs = live acoustic performance
Leyte Park (Club65)= banda/sayaw

thanks for this info... last night ko mamaya... sana naman may ma meet ako sa inyo... :ohno::ohno:

^^i nominate Mario...:okay:

^^ same here :okay:

Hala! Hala! Hala! Ano ini? :shocked:

thanks for this info... last night ko mamaya... sana naman may ma meet ako sa inyo... :ohno::ohno:

Baling laag ni Shakeira oh.... Visayas Tour kaayo... From Dumaguete to Bohol...now in Tacloban....asa sunod Shakeira?......heehehhe... Balos ra niya ko....Mindanao Tour pud.....


Hello Taclobanons...........

Mayda mga tarps ha may astro: seal ht Tacloban(topmost), Sangyaw logo(center) and GMA7(bottom) logo :cheers:

^^ bagan sugad hini..

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/20572_107331995946395_100000087864241_201121_5417315_n.jpg

http://sangyaw.tacloban.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sangyaw-300x192.png

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_taZJUdNwXOY/S2Jl1w9GndI/AAAAAAAAAeU/f0rJQ41ZdVI/s400/gma7.jpg

wow

CHEVROLET TACLOBAN
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^^
all pictures from:TaclobanLGUFBPage (http://www.facebook.com/tacloban.citygovt)