^^ Baka February next year pa ang opening nito....:lol:

^^ Baka February next year pa ang opening nito....:lol:

tamang tama po sa mga mag iirog. hehehe

i cant wait for this one.....

any wayz, Have a blessed Christsmas to all of you,,,....

so any recent pictures? i've only seen the oceanarium from it's renderings, other than that wala na.
A couple photos not too long ago...
update manila ocean park

as of december 21

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/EnozAnewor/psychomp3manilaop.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91/EnozAnewor/psychomp3manilaopp.jpg

taken by psychomP3 from flickr
From the looks of it in the second photo, the facade seems to have some type of wave relief.

What. I didn't know it was being built right behind the Quirino Grandstand. All this time I thought this was being built near the Mall of Asia.

I think it is safer and cheaper to build this in Quirino Grand Stand than in MOA. Quirino GS already have Water Breaker while in MOA, they have to build the Water Breaker to support this structure or they are going to build this on Land. The effect of this being built on top of the water look sreally cool.

Well...judging from those Dec 21 pics, MOP looks nowhere near it's early Feb '08 opening. i mean the entire left side is still bare base :ohno: damn, i know it won't be open before i have to return back to the U.S. in early Feb '08 :cry:

^^ basing on trinoma's construction update before, im pretty sure (but not 100% :D) that theyre on track for their feb openning. :D lets just hope for the best!

so februay is the opening of this oceanarium? base on the pictures it will meet the deadline.....keep it up...........looking forward for this.......

cheers for all us us....

yehey! gorgeous structure i must say.. can't wait for February opening.. i would like to go to the manila ocean park with SSC people? anyone?

i think it will meet its target..i think the aquarium part would be done...i think the dome think is maybe for shops/theater of some sort...... well let's just hope

Mukhang malapit na gibain yong Quirino Grandstand

Mukhang malapit na gibain yong Quirino Grandstand

Kung gigibain ang Quirino Grandstand, the government should replace it with a world class stadium:banana::banana::banana:

Kung gigibain ang Quirino Grandstand, the government should replace it with a world class stadium:banana::banana::banana:

Nope. A world class stadium will not fit there. Perhaps a 500 meter high tower will do, and we'll call it, Jose Rizal Tower, or Philippine Centennial or Millenium Tower.

However we do need to build some world class stadium or olympic sports complex and village somewhere around the reclaimed area at manila by or cavite, where we can also build an olympic size stadium in the future if we will ever host a world summer olympic games.

:cheers:

the latest...
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL465/8551263/16092083/295506328.jpg

CREDIT:
http://salikodngtabing.wordpress.com/2007/10/18/manila-ocean-park/

^^sorry Benchjade, but that photo was taken a few months ago. they should have progressed much more now:?

>However we do need to build some world class stadium or olympic sports complex and village somewhere around the reclaimed area at manila by or cavite, where we can also build an olympic size stadium in the future if we will ever host a world summer olympic games< - the proposed SM Arena @ MOA will address this:okay:

Re: SM Arena. I think it will be just a coliseum, about the size of ultra or cuneta, and smaller than araneta. It will certainly add to our sporting facilities but cannot yet address the need for a "world-class" sports complex for international events, something that we can be proud of.

>However we do need to build some world class stadium or olympic sports complex and village somewhere around the reclaimed area at manila by or cavite, where we can also build an olympic size stadium in the future if we will ever host a world summer olympic games< - the proposed SM Arena @ MOA will address this:okay:

i never heard about this before... and where they are planning to build this said arena? tnx! :)

oh btw, pandi, bulacan, may also be an ideal new location for our naia replacement, and perhaps we might as well build there our next olympic village and stadium... pandi only has a 48,000 population, and is conncted with nlex highway...

Wow! I never expected it to be that huge!!! I hope the opening in February will push through.

Can someone posts some latest development about this project?

I'm excited for the opening of this oceanarium.....

thank you........................................

i never heard about this before... and where they are planning to build this said arena? tnx! :)

oh btw, pandi, bulacan, may also be an ideal new location for our naia replacement, and perhaps we might as well build there our next olympic village and stadium... pandi only has a 48,000 population, and is conncted with nlex highway...

To be exact Pandi ang isa sa mga "teritoryo" (may quotation meaning iba meaning ko!) ko rito sa Bulacan, ang isa ay ang Malolos City. May problema nga lamang sa sinasabi mong airport: Too expensive and people would oppose to it, hintayin na lang natin ang Clark. Maraming kasing bukirin diyan. Hindi kabit ang Pandi sa NLEx. Lalabas ka pa ng Bocaue at dadaan ka pa ng Santa Maria.

Translation:
To be exact Pandi is one of my "territories" (has quotation marks meaning I mean the other thing!) here in Bulacan, the other one is Malolos City. There is only one problem with that is that it is too expensive and people would oppose to it, let's just wait for Clark. There are too many farmlands there. The NLEx is not connected with Pandi. You have to exit in Bocaue and you must pass through Santa Maria.

Wow! I never expected it to be that huge!!! I hope the opening in February will push through.

sa tingin ko opening talaga nito sa feb na kasi ang daming streamers along q.ave and espana tungkol sa manila ocean park tapos nakalagay this february something.. :banana:

^^ would that be the 'SOFT' opening that they're talking about or is it really the real one - as in grand opening?

sa tingin ko opening talaga nito sa feb na kasi ang daming streamers along q.ave and espana tungkol sa manila ocean park tapos nakalagay this february something.. :banana:

ive seen it too! i'm quite excited about this project! :D

they also have a huge billboard sa GA Tower ata yun.

Nope. A world class stadium will not fit there. Perhaps a 500 meter high tower will do, and we'll call it, Jose Rizal Tower, or Philippine Centennial or Millenium Tower.

However we do need to build some world class stadium or olympic sports complex and village somewhere around the reclaimed area at manila by or cavite, where we can also build an olympic size stadium in the future if we will ever host a world summer olympic games.

:cheers:

may thesis sa ustca batch 2006 (thesis of the year) na tower sa may manila bay.
maganda. observation deck and all.
i'll try to find images.
it's really viable talaga kasi.

let's wait and see how things would turn out, hope this won't be another overrated project. fingers crossed.

^^ True. I also feel the same way.

it was just mentioned in Rated K that Ocean Park will open by next month.. :)

may thesis sa ustca batch 2006 (thesis of the year) na tower sa may manila bay.
maganda. observation deck and all.
i'll try to find images.
it's really viable talaga kasi.

dapat lang kasi halos lahat n ng progresong bansang asyano eh meron n towers ksi its a land mark and a sign of a nation's economic progress, and its a pride.

anyway, if u dont mind, when u post the images, u might as well start a new thread about 'the philippines' need' to build a freestanding structure/tower. maandang usapan ito, dude. thanks!

Feb 2008 sabi sa mga streamers sa Ayala and Edsa

sa may ccp complex pala yung site nung thesis.
pero sa may manila bay parin.
sana magkaroon tayo ng ganito...
http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/maruco19/?action=view&current=aerialview.jpg
http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/maruco19/?action=view&current=postcard.jpg
http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/maruco19/?action=view&current=viewfromccp2.jpg

sa may ccp complex pala yung site nung thesis.
pero sa may manila bay parin.
sana magkaroon tayo ng ganito...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/maruco19/aerialview.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/maruco19/postcard.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k40/maruco19/viewfromccp2.jpg


maybe in 10 years. when we're fully overtaken by our asian neighbors. haha..

^^ Ten years ain't enough.

^^ at least by indonesia and vietnam(SE Asia). we are really lagging behind when it comes to infrastructure as far as i see it.

pero sa construction boom na nangyayari ngayon,
hindi malabong mangyari yung mga wishes natin.
sana ma-sustain

not bad at all!

yung plano sa manila bay city, ayus din. meron ding tower doon. :D

yung tower parang may startrek-ish na particle reactor atop it.. hehe...

a jury even noted that parang phallic symbol daw...
hahaha!
magaling talaga yung student na gumawa nyan.

All set for opening of Manila oceanarium (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20080112-111848/All-set-for-opening-of-Manila-oceanarium)

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s first oceanarium is set to open next month despite opposition from animal rights advocates.

Officials of the Manila Ocean Park (MOP) announced this yesterday as they signed a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), a wildlife conservation group.

The WWF, in partnership with the MOP, said it believes the marine park has “immense potential to create and further awareness for the country’s marine environment and the myriad issues assailing it.”

“Displaying three or four of a certain kind of marine specie, a fish which lays thousands of eggs, for instance, would not harm the ecosystem. Instead, it might help build awareness among people on the need to protect and conserve marine life,” said Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, WWF vice chair.

“The bottom line here is balance,” he added. “There are some species you can exhibit for awareness and support, some which you cannot.”

Animal rights groups such as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) earlier claimed the ocean park “only keeps animals in captivity and away from their homes.”

Peta-Asia campaigns manager Rochelle Regodon earlier said marine parks would only teach people that “it is acceptable to keep animals in captivity—bored, restricted, lonely and far from their natural homes.” Peta also urged the public to boycott the aquarium to show their objection to keeping animals in captivity.

Controversial

But Tan said the WWF would see to it that the controversial park integrate sustainability factors in its initiatives, such as information, education and communications campaign, and science research and resource management programs.

WWF, according to its president, Dave Valdes, would focus on the educational aspect, including the creation of training and development programs.

“One effective way to educate is to inspire. We also intend to craft the very critical message of providing education that many Filipinos are hungry to learn,” Valdes said. “But it’s not enough to know, we want the people to become involved in conservation. It’s important that it becomes part of our everyday lifestyle.”

The accord, he said, hopes to raise public awareness on the richness of Philippine marine life, the imperatives of conservation and the interdependence of habitats and ecosystems in conservation and major threats to the destruction of ecosystems and species in a local and global context.

“The WWF will also check on the MOP’s commitment to adhere to sustainable development principles in the process of species acquisition, maintenance and delivery of services to the public,” Valdes added.

The MOP promised not to show protected and endangered species like whale sharks, unless these are captive-bred from Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species-certified farms and facilities.

The park is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm that has operated four oceanariums in China.

ganda nung pics, sanamatuloy

All set for opening of Manila oceanarium (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20080112-111848/All-set-for-opening-of-Manila-oceanarium)

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s first oceanarium is set to open next month despite opposition from animal rights advocates.



kahit kailan talaga may kontrabida!

for me, it might rise up another scandal. specially that the government interfere. if manila wasnt been perished in WW2, maybe manila bay is like miami, specially malate and the place where the baywalk is-a beach.

la man lang magawi sa Ocean Park para makita naman namin...

Got a glimpse of what's going on inside Manila Ocean Park:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/041.jpg

The walk-through tunnel:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/044.jpg

Near the boardwalk, part of the oceanarium:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/046.jpg

Oceanarium facing the bay:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/049.jpg

Main entrance to the oceanarium/mall:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/051.jpg

facade of the Manila Ocean Park:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/052.jpg

The mall part:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/053.jpg

View from the place where the mall/hotel would be:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/056.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/057.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/058.jpg

great updates!!!

nice updates @ gridloc :D

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im not an expert but arent they a little bit behind for their feb opening? perhaps their target date is on feb.29 since its friday. nyaha.. what a conclusion! :lol:

wow! ganda ng update! thanks a lot!

abot kaya sa feb?

Just wondering why they chose this location. Wouldn't it be better if this was at the Mall of Asia Complex?

Just wondering why they chose this location. Wouldn't it be better if this was at the Mall of Asia Complex?

I think that's the perfect place for it. If the Mall of Asia is the anchor attraction in the southern end of the bay, then Manila Ocean Park would be the northern anchor attraction. Stringing out the tourist attractions along the bay can make Roxas Boulevard comparable to the likes of the Strip in Las Vegas, Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, or Ocean Drive on Miami's trendy South Beach. :okay:

great updates! cant wait for this to open! although we won't be going at the opening to avoid the rush of people.. hehe..

^^ I think that's the perfect place for it. If the Mall of Asia is the anchor attraction in the southern end of the bay, then Manila Ocean Park would be the northern anchor attraction. Stringing out the tourist attractions along the bay can make Roxas Boulevard comparable to the likes of the Strip in Las Vegas, Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, or Ocean Drive on Miami's trendy South Beach. :okay:

Ya, that would be smart planning. I guess they just need to improve the area around Ocean Park a little better...

^^however LIM ordered the removal of the restaurants/stalls along the roxas blvd... and that really affected the whole street in terms of businesses.. hmm.. i'm wondering if mayor lim is planning to build a series of much more decent and better looking restos along the roxas blvd.. sort of like Main St. in the small towns here in the US.. and as Sir Kimber said, SM MOA and Ocean park will be the highlights of the street.... nice planning..:cheers::okay:

^^however LIM ordered the removal of the restaurants/stalls along the roxas blvd... and that really affected the whole street in terms of businesses.. hmm.. i'm wondering if mayor lim is planning to build a series of much more decent and better looking restos along the roxas blvd.. sort of like Main St. in the small towns here in the US.. and as Sir Kimber said, SM MOA and Ocean park will be the highlights of the street.... nice planning..:cheers::okay:

Actually, restos like Pepper Steak, Dencio's, Pancake House and possibly Gerry's would be at MOP

Basing from the pictures posted recently, it is doubtful they'll have a February '08 opening and I'm glad because I just postponed my trip to the Philippines for a few months!



JB Photography (http://www.webshots.com/user/jbkayaker)

great pictures................

nice shots....

excited for this one..to think malapit na lng feb...lol

How much is the entrance fee? :)

How much is the entrance fee? :)

around 400 for adults, 350 (if im not mistaken) for children

^^however LIM ordered the removal of the restaurants/stalls along the roxas blvd... and that really affected the whole street in terms of businesses.. hmm.. i'm wondering if mayor lim is planning to build a series of much more decent and better looking restos along the roxas blvd.. sort of like Main St. in the small towns here in the US.. and as Sir Kimber said, SM MOA and Ocean park will be the highlights of the street.... nice planning..:cheers::okay:


Actually, restos like Pepper Steak, Dencio's, Pancake House and possibly Gerry's would be at MOP

Why would that area be needing more restaurants when there is MOA around the corner ? They have more than a dozen restaurants there I'm sure. Then, you've got what gridloc mentioned above the places like Pepper Steak, Dencio's and such, that should be enough somehow... Although, I bet it would still be fun to have the old board walk with establishments somewhere close by together with all these developments in the area. Too bad I didn't get to experience walking down that old atienza's board walk along Roxas Blvd while it was existing each time I would visit the Philippines in the past.

^^ it's not llimited to restaurants.. they can put up small souvenir shops, clothing store, etc.. and as you said, it would be a fun(?) experience walking along the coast and those shops...:)

^^^^ They would probably have alot of souvenir shops inside the park, for one thing it will also be hotel, i think shops (maybe mini mall) and restaurants that would be included with the park once it openned to the public.

^^^^ They would probably have alot of souvenir shops inside the park, for one thing it will also be hotel, i think shops (maybe mini mall) and restaurants that would be included with the park once it openned to the public.

they actually be running a mall beside the oceanarium, they have allocated spaces for food as well as non food stalls and regular spaces. on the 3rd level parallel to the mall would be a 120 room boutique 5star hotel. and guess what, each room would have a view of the aquarium, with fishes, sea creatures in it!

Is the Feb 2008 opening official? Basing from the latest photos, it won't make it until next month.

they actually be running a mall beside the oceanarium, they have allocated spaces for food as well as non food stalls and regular spaces. on the 3rd level parallel to the mall would be a 120 room boutique 5star hotel. and guess what, each room would have a view of the aquarium, with fishes, sea creatures in it!wow, really? I can't wait to check in to that hotel. I'm really excited!

^^ Why? You plan on "christening" it? :lol:

^^well, yeah... :lol::rofl:

^^ Now the next question is, with whom? :naughty:

^^with myself and the marine animals in view. wahahahaha... :lol:

they actually be running a mall beside the oceanarium, they have allocated spaces for food as well as non food stalls and regular spaces. on the 3rd level parallel to the mall would be a 120 room boutique 5star hotel. and guess what, each room would have a view of the aquarium, with fishes, sea creatures in it!

Wow, that would be awesome!!! I hope the 5 star hotel would also open right after the oceanarium. I would like to try staying there just for one night.

^^with myself and the marine animals in view. wahahahaha... :lol:
That would be marinamalphelia or aquaphelia ... LMAO

^^with myself and the marine animals in view. wahahahaha... :lol:

Ummmm..... I know whales have long penises, but my god...

http://www.seancoon.org/wp-content/postimages/whale-penis.jpg

Wala sinabi ang kabayo. :D

OMG! totoo ba yan? :shocked:

Wala sinabi ang kabayo. :D

kahit elepante pa nga yata e. Isipin mo pa kung ari yan ng blue whale.

OMG! I never knew they have long penises!

waaah, pinagpala... :lol:

OMG! I never knew they have long penises!

Tuhog ang aabutin mo at di lang 'choke' hehehehe

may ratbu din pala mga isda, ngaun ko lang to nalaman

may ratbu din pala mga isda, ngaun ko lang to nalaman

mammal yon tigs hindi isda. Balyenang Mola tawag don.

mammal yon tigs hindi isda. Balyenang Mola tawag don.

And he's jerking it off too. Note the ziplock bag for sperm collection. :cheers:

God, he's huge...

iAbbb0aScgI

^^haha, disturbing...yet intriguing...

And he's jerking it off too. Note the ziplock bag for sperm collection. :cheers:

Kadiri ka. Sexually preoccupied masyado!!!!

^^ OT: With a schlong like that, that orca is a shoo-in for the off-off-off-off-off-off-off Broadway show called "The Penis Puppet Masters." :rofl:

^^^^ Too much info, too much info!!!! LMAO

Manila Ocean Park, WWF work together to promote marine biodiversity (http://blogs.inquirer.net/insidescience/2008/01/17/manila-ocean-park-wwf-work-together-to-promote-marine-biodiversity/)
By Alex Villafania
INQUIRER.net


THE SOON-TO-BE opened Manila Ocean Park (MOP) has tied up with the conservation group World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF) largely to highlight public awareness, as well as to monitor the MOP’s adherence to local and international laws on animal acquisition and maintenance.

The partnership aims to strengthen the WWF’s public information on the protection of marine ecosystems in the Philippines through the educational materials provided by the MOP to visitors. The WWF will also ensure that the MOP does not include protected or endangered species of marine life as part of its exhibits.


MOP president Lim Chee Yong told reporters that the park, which will open in February this year, has been given strict limitations not to include protected species of marine flora and fauna, which includes wild corals, sea turtles and all marine mammals.


The only time that the MOP can maintain such protected animals is if some caught specimens are unable to fend for themselves due to physical injury but otherwise, the MOP cannot keep such creatures.

MOP will also hire marine sciences experts, mostly coming from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. One expert is UP assistant professor of Environmental Science Benjamin Vallejo, who said the MOP can also serve as a research facility. Potential studies they could be conducting are human-assisted coral farming as well as testing the effects of global climate change on local species of coral.

WWF vice chairman Jose Lorenzo Tan said the MOP is a good venue for informing the public regarding the importance of the country’s marine ecosystems, as well as the dangers of disregarding it. While the MOP will only maintain up to 300 species of marine creatures, Tan said this number already represents the sea ecosystem of the Philippines.

Tan said the WWF will continuously provide the MOP with the latest information on marine sciences and will collaborate with them on the educational materials to be developed for their environmental conservation drives.

The MOP will initially open its oceanarium, a huge facility housing several water tanks. It will then build a park and a hotel after the opening. The entire facility will cost approximately P1 billion to build.

waaah, pinagpala... :lol:

does that mean...kaw nde.....joke lang.....wag mo akong kakalbuhin ha..
:lol:

Tuhog ang aabutin mo at di lang 'choke' hehehehe
bakit...choke?....sinusubo ba yun....:lol:.... para sa procreation not recreation diba?

Kelan ang eksaktong araw ng pagbubukas nito?

does that mean...kaw nde.....joke lang.....wag mo akong kakalbuhin ha..
:lol:




^^hindi gaano eh... normal lang ako... hahaha.. ibang blessings napunta sa akin :lol:

OT: pano kaya mag-do ang mga ahas?hehe

wala pa bang definite date ng opening?

^^ wala pang definite. tentative parin ang february. para ring T3 to. noon sabi december, tapos naging february, ngayung alanganin ulit.

waaaa!!! parang T3? So does that mean na hindi na ito mag bubukas ever?!? :bash:

the MAP
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300269088.jpg

the features

Agos(Flow)

Enter the journey and witness water cascading from an artificial waterfall that flows into 8 different water tanks displaying various flora and fauna. The water flow replicates the fresh water source that eventually leads to the open ocean, creating a model of the interconnectedness between land and sea. The rocky shoreline is showcased in a Touch Pool where one can physically encounter animals on display.

Bahura(Reef)

The Philippines is home to a vast number of coral life forms. Bahura is a series of 48 tanks that feature the very colorful Philippine underwater rainforest. Be fascinated with the multiple hues and diverse life forms found in our Philippine coral reefs.

Laot(Fishing Ground)

Four big distinct aquariums will display an assortment of fish in all sizes and colors. These impressively large exhibits will definitely be a sight to behold.

Buhay na Karagatan(Living Ocean)

Experience a slice of ocean life! Enjoy a breathtaking 25-meter walk along an underwater tunnel and experience how marine animals interact with each other in their natural habitat. This main feature of the Oceanarium provides an unmatched and truly awesome encounter with the rich underwater world.

Ang Kalaliman(The Deep)

Ang Kalaliman’s deep sea resident is the barracuda - known for its toothy grin as the “Tiger of the Sea”. Be mesmerized by one of the ocean’s most interesting and sometimes feared inhabitants.

Overhang tank

Watch a variety of rays fly over while you're under this unique Overhang Tank. Walk beneath these magnificent creatures and marvel at how freely they swim and interact with each other.

Pating(Shark)

The Philippines is home to several species of shark. Come fact-to-face with the wonderful, often misunderstood, predators of the sea – only here at MOP

Bahura(Reef)

The Philippines is home to a vast number of coral life forms. Bahura is a series of 48 tanks that feature the very colorful Philippine underwater rainforest. Be fascinated with the multiple hues and diverse life forms found in our Philippine coral reefs.


That moniker is too tempting and could easily be ridiculed as basura. :lol:

It definitely should open within March - May, just in time for my summer vacation or else I will stage a rally in front of the Quirino Grandstand :lol:

That moniker is too tempting and could easily be ridiculed as basura. :lol:

You don't need to spend money to take that trip. Just walk around and you'll see plenty of them especially in Pasig River. :lol:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300289442.jpg
Open Water Marine Habitat
Two Open Water Marine Habitats provide an exciting escape amidst the bustling metropolis. Now you can go snorkeling or diving without having to go out of town.

Restaurants
Want to take a break after all the touring?

Have a seat and a cup of coffee at the oceanarium cafe. Relish the view of Manila Bay while enjoying your favorite coffee and sumptuous light snacks.



Want something more substantial?

The TAGPUAN (Meeting Place) is our casual dining facility. Choose from our wide selection of international cuisine. Take in the wide Manila bay expanse and the world-renowned sunset while dining at the Tagpuan.



Want something really extraordinary?

The KUMEDOR (Dining Room) is our elegant dining facility. Imagine dining while being surrounded by tanks of glow-in-the-dark jellyfishes. Romance, food, and ambiance, these are the qualities that make Kumedor such a special place.

Bakit mukhang puros tagalog ata ang mga ginamit na names..? malalalim na tagalog pa ung iba ha..hehe..:)

Bakit mukhang puros tagalog ata ang mga ginamit na names..? malalalim na tagalog pa ung iba ha..hehe..:)

ganda nga eh, pinoy na pinoy!



The KUMEDOR (Dining Room) is our elegant dining facility. Imagine dining while being surrounded by tanks of glow-in-the-dark jellyfishes. Romance, food, and ambiance, these are the qualities that make Kumedor such a special place.

caN't wait for this, so romantic!

Sana hindi dumugin ng tao 'to na parang mall.

ganda nga eh, pinoy na pinoy!

i love it.. ang ganda rin ng kumedor concept.. can't wait for this to open...

Sana hindi dumugin ng tao 'to na parang mall.

i doubt..:lol: kahit na mahal ang entrance, i'm sure marami pa din ang pupunta jan..

lets hope that they would really habe those big wall aquariums.. i find then better than the tunnel type once since those can be quite dizzying..

i love the names.
just perfect.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300289442.jpg
Open Water Marine Habitat
Two Open Water Marine Habitats provide an exciting escape amidst the bustling metropolis. Now you can go snorkeling or diving without having to go out of town.


Alam nyo masyado paring maliit yang ocean park natin. Unlike in Canada, their Marine Land is also equipped with rides that yu can find in typical theme parks, and they are still expanding! While ours cannot be expanded b/c it has a limited land area, and no much space to spare for expansion. Not unless if we somehow turn the Manila South Harbor into a restricted modern domestic seaport only for water rides and other water taxis, that is also capable of handling passenger hovercrafts similar to what the UK and France have. While moving all other seaport cargo handling and other long distance passenger ships upnorth from manila north harbor upto Malabon. In this case, our Ocean Park may expand upto the PICC grounds in the future and joining the Star City to make it a huge theme park w/ additional marine aquariums to be built around it.

Also I think the philippine government should turn the stretch from ocen park/luneta and Fort Santiago to the PICC grounds into an exhibition place, similar to what the canadians did in toronto's southern part of lakeshore now called, The Canadian National Exhibiton Place. The only difference will that ours will have an ocean park and a historical fort.

Since we also have the CITEM at Buendia, where we can find our int'l exhibition place, we also have the Star City that can become a permanent theme park. In the future, we can probably host some F1-F3 racing and other type of auto racing tournaments at the stretch of the Roxas Blvd that goes around the streets of Malate and back to Buendia or Quirino ave. If we do that, our Ocean Park will look big because it will also share the STar City theme park. Plus, w/ the development of the Bay City area, the whole grounds from Luneta to Baclaran will become a grand theme park or our own version of a total entertainment disctrict!

Its just my opinion. I think its possible. :banana:

^^ One tiny oversight, the US embassy compound will be an obstacle to the continuous stretch of your proposed bayside attractions.

Oh yeah... It should be demolished and relocate them somewhere at the Fort, Taguig.... hehehe

Oh yeah... It should be demolished and relocate them somewhere at the Fort, Taguig.... hehehe

I don't think the United States will give that piece of prime real estate up, and besides, isn't it that embassies and consulates are sovereign territories and not part of the host nation's turf?

I don't think the United States will give that piece of prime real estate up, and besides, isn't it that embassies and consulates are sovereign territories and not part of the host nation's turf?

Im not sure. But i think the philippines should still have the jurisdiction and sovereign of that piece of land, not unless if it is being rented partly by the United States under any foreign investment laws. I know they keep a lot of secrets underneath it and it is actually an alternative military bunker as well.

Well, pero syempre dapat tayo parin ang masusunod kung gusto natin silang sipain doon at ilipat sa ibang lugar.

I don't think the United States will give that piece of prime real estate up, and besides, isn't it that embassies and consulates are sovereign territories and not part of the host nation's turf?

Im not sure. But i think the philippines should still have the jurisdiction and sovereign of that piece of land, not unless if it is being rented partly by the United States under any foreign investment laws. I know they keep a lot of secrets underneath it and it is actually an alternative military bunker as well.

Well, pero syempre dapat tayo parin ang masusunod kung gusto natin silang sipain doon at ilipat sa ibang lugar.Kimber is right. All embassies, consulates and even properties considered as part of the diplomatic mission are not part of our jurisdiction. We certainly have no business in whatever they are doing in that piece of land.

Yeah, embassies and consulates are part of the jurisdiction of a foreign country, and the host government cannot just take over it without creating a serious international incident. Included here are other facilities covered by international treaties, like the US base in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. No matter how intense the animosity between the two countries, di pa rin mapatalsik ng Cuba ang US.

in relation to body size, whales' and dolphins' are small, what the fornication is that guy doing with that orca's penis?

Agos
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508679.jpg

Bahura
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508678.jpg

Kalaliman
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508674.jpg

Buhay na Karagatan
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508675.jpg

Laot
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508671.jpg

Overhang Tank
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508670.jpg

Pating
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508667.jpg

^^nice rendering. ganyan ba talaga ang kakalabasan? :okay:

wow, i really hope it comes out like that. :)

:omg: Amazing!

if it comes out as good as the rendering, then I would say, it is much better than the Aquarium in London, IMO.

i've been to an aquarium. pretty boring stuff.

that's nice tho! Pinakamaganda yung agos.

i like the "overhang tank", so not all people are confined to the "buhay na karagatan" part..
kaso ayoko makakuha ng stiff neck sa kakatingin sa taas..:)

Buhay na Karagatan, UC:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/044.jpg

^^ When was this pic taken? It looks like there's still too much work to be done. :)

^^ They just need to clean the glass and add water and fish.. That's pretty much it.

Those type of aquariums are usually dark, so the path looks pretty much finished.

the overhang tank and pating area looks promising.. hmm i hope they reach their deadline this febuary

I just checked the website... which is now updated... and noticed that they have separate admission fees for the Aquarium (P400 adults/ P350 children) and the Open Marine Habitat (not yet specified)...

^^ ngek??!
maybe you'll pay a separate fee if you want to swim??

^^ That's the same with SeaWorld then. Separate admission to the park (view the animals, watch the shows, etc.) and to Dolphin Encounter (where you can swim with the dolphins and other marine animals). As far as prices are concerned, SeaWorld charges almost double at Dolphin Encounter than at their regular theme park admission price.

i've been to an aquarium. pretty boring stuff.

that's nice tho! Pinakamaganda yung agos.

parang oasis yung agos. nakaka relax

Kaylan ba talaga bubuksan iyan? Its February on Friday

baka feb. 31 :lol:

there is one aquarium place in chicago called, Shedd Aquarium... where a huge area where built and dedicated only for the philippine oceanic/water life, i wonder how it looks in person cuz ive never been there yet...

here is a link (im just posting this cuz im proud of it):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shedd_Aquarium
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/SEa/fact_sheets.cfm?id=115
http://www.cnn.com/TECH/science/9812/28/project.seahorse/

"The Shedd's newest permanent exhibit is Wild Reef, which opened in 2003. The 750-thousand gallon Wild Reef exhibit recreates a Philippine coral reef and is based on the Apo Island Marine reserve, complete with living coral, multiple species of fish and rays, and a collection of sharks. The main draw of this attraction is a 400,000 gallon (1.5 million liter) shark exhibit with twelve foot (3.6 meter) high curved windows, allowing visitors a divers-eye view. "

^^ Been there. Very nice exhibit. :okay:

there is one aquarium place in chicago called, Shedd Aquarium... where a huge area where built and dedicated only for the philippine oceanic/water life, i wonder how it looks in person cuz ive never been there yet...

here is a link (im just posting this cuz im proud of it):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shedd_Aquarium
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/SEa/fact_sheets.cfm?id=115
http://www.cnn.com/TECH/science/9812/28/project.seahorse/

"The Shedd's newest permanent exhibit is Wild Reef, which opened in 2003. The 750-thousand gallon Wild Reef exhibit recreates a Philippine coral reef and is based on the Apo Island Marine reserve, complete with living coral, multiple species of fish and rays, and a collection of sharks. The main draw of this attraction is a 400,000 gallon (1.5 million liter) shark exhibit with twelve foot (3.6 meter) high curved windows, allowing visitors a divers-eye view. "
taken while I'm still in Chicago
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL465/8551263/18859382/301415337.jpg

Kaylan ba talaga bubuksan iyan? Its February on Friday

Feb. 24

Agos
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508679.jpg

Bahura
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508678.jpg

Kalaliman
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508674.jpg

Buhay na Karagatan
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508675.jpg

Laot
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508671.jpg

Overhang Tank
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508670.jpg

Pating
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508667.jpg

looks very similar to Siam Ocean World in Siam Paragon, Bangkok which they claim to be the largest in SEA

taken while I'm still in Chicago
http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL465/8551263/18859382/301415337.jpg

you guys are lucky!

^^gulat nga ako nung nakita ko yan!

i didnt see that when i went to shed aquarium 5 yrs ago

Agos
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508679.jpg

Bahura
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508678.jpg

Kalaliman
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508674.jpg

Buhay na Karagatan
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508675.jpg

Laot
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508671.jpg

Overhang Tank
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508670.jpg

Pating
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL252/1891404/18110486/300508667.jpg

lagi ko na lang nababasa ung bahura as balahura...:nuts::lol:

i didnt see that when i went to shed aquarium 5 yrs ago

it was built in 2003.

MOP as of last week:


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Some more Pics:

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Another batch of Pics:

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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/058-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/060.jpg

I think this would be the AGOS part:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/051-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/052-1.jpg

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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g278/glennbp/057-1.jpg

wow, thanks for the updates..but based on your pictures, baka sa summer pa to bubuksan.

^^Agos nga yan!!

From the looks of it, it won't meet its February deadline.

wow... so many updates today!!:banana: (SCTex and this) thanks gridloc..:)
bench is right, mukhang madami pang kelangang gawin...

Thank you gridloc for the updates! :okay:

From the looks of it, it won't meet its February deadline.

Yes, but I'm hoping the park will be completed before the summer ends.

^^ most likely, it will open around april or may.

from the looks of it, i think only the covered aquarium wing can be opened this summer. The other features like the retail area may be opened later. methinks that they should open only after the whole structure and all the attractions are ready.

looking good.. thanks for the photo updates!

matagal pa yan malamang this coming summer pa matatapos yan... mabuti eh pinapapasok kayo ng security dyen... di kaya gumuho yang MOP ninyo?? it seem to be lacking of concrete foundation w/ no earthquake deterrent... it wasn't even been reclaimed from manila bay... oh well good luck to all... :)

nice pix :)

It came out better than the rendering! I love the facade now! Thanks, gridloc.

there is no way in hell that they will be able to open it this february....by the looks of it...they are hurrying things up and as usual the pinoy way....half baked na naman yan....hinog sa pilit....dapat tapusin muna lahat bago buksan.....mukhang yung oceanarium wing lang muna ang bubuksan habang naka protrude mga bakal sa kalhating wing....this will lead to disappointment that will ruin the project altogether.....i got pics of the oceanarium...just taken last saturday....don't have the time to post it here though.....any volunteer...e-mail ko sa inyo ang pics....

i think kaya nilang buksan yung aquarium mismo. that Agos exhibit looks quite nice! can't wait to visit it once it opens!

From Mr Kalbongdad pics:

http://images.ekspi.multiply.com/image/3/photos/27/orig/1/15.jpg?et=1yJGJ80AwKO9eM9zF9owFg&nmid=80660562

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From Mr Kalbongdad pics:

http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_58649_ALExvs4AADUuR6bE%2BQOkwgXQTNM&pid=2&tnef=&YY=1202112337515&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

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http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_58649_ALExvs4AADUuR6bE%2BQOkwgXQTNM&pid=4&tnef=&YY=1202112337515&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_58649_ALExvs4AADUuR6bE%2BQOkwgXQTNM&pid=5&tnef=&YY=1202112337515&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_58649_ALExvs4AADUuR6bE%2BQOkwgXQTNM&pid=6&tnef=&YY=1202112337515&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_58649_ALExvs4AADUuR6bE%2BQOkwgXQTNM&pid=7&tnef=&YY=1202112337515&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

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wo....hoooo......that was fast.....thanks

^^di ko maview

matagal pa yan malamang this coming summer pa matatapos yan... mabuti eh pinapapasok kayo ng security dyen... di kaya gumuho yang MOP ninyo?? it seem to be lacking of concrete foundation w/ no earthquake deterrent... it wasn't even been reclaimed from manila bay... oh well good luck to all... :)

pansin mo rin? ang papayat ng mga foundation, parang hindi world class.

pansin mo rin? ang papayat ng mga foundation, parang hindi world class.


hehehe dati pa matagal ko nang na-bring up yang issue dto pero walang pumapansin sa sobrang excited ng mga tao dito di nila naiisip ang safety-first muna.... tignan mo nga dun sa ilalim at mukhang walang ball bearings anti-sway earthuake deterrent system/devices.... hmm mukhang naloko nanaman ang pilipinas ng mga investors dyan uh.... :ohno:

baka nga konting tidal wave lang dyan eh pati mga whales ay makawala o maagos palabas at mag-endup sa tabi ni jose rizal hehehe :lol: or in worst scenario, maguho ang buong building! :ohno:

seems like we wont be dissappointed with this one..

the way the foundation looks, and how those concrete pillars as the only foundation it has to support atleast half of the building, i hope so... good luck... :ohno:

Why should there be an opposition always?
Why is it that no matter how bright the future holds, there are these people who see the futile side of every progress?

Do these people really need to be ubiquitous and omnipresent?
By far, who are these people anyways?

Do they have the credentials to say that a structure is stable or in danger of collapse?
Do they have the experience to witness such facilities worldwide and therefore compare ours with what they've seen outside?

...
I am fortunate enough to visit the Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan), Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, the Aquarium at Pier 39 San Francisco and so with its counterpart at Monterey, CA. With that, I am proud to say that with these developments arising at our very own Manila Ocean Park, it is indeed at par with those being offered by the best aquariums in the planet.

Regarding the stability per se, I just can't give my comment because I wasn't around when the base and foundation are being constructed. Likewise, Engineering and Architecture aren't my field of expertise so there you go. (19 yr old Nursing Student lang po ako eh... hehe) Saka how would I be able to raise an impression regarding the framework and support eh I haven't seen the plan; and the fact that more of it is beneath the sea so paano yun?

Finally, it is dreadful to see that a Tagalog writer comments, "di kaya gumuho yang MOP ninyo??"

Usage of words does matter a lot. It won't sound that sarcastic if he had made it this way, "di kaya gumuho yang MOP natin??"

Afterall, the Manila Ocean Park, although funded and built by China Oceanis, still is a Filipino property and an icon for tomorrow.

I dunno...
People are destined to express their grievances but a lot of times, they need to be factual too and not just merely bunch of great pretenders...


Sorry po... ang dating po kasi sa akin ng ibang mga kumento ay tila baga mapanghamak in the sense that most of them are baseless and aired by individuals who aren't that adept with the field in which their negative comments angle at...Parang hindi mga Pilipino yaong mga naglalabas ng ganitong uri ng saloobin.

^^relax they're just concerned with safety, thats all.

thanks filcan... atleast we got something to teach that schoolboy... :lol:

hey u english speaking schoolboy, yes you Gellox, are u a fil-am? because that's a trademark of some of the fil-am boys or girls who couldn't take these 'kanto' tagalog words. masanay ka. we are just concerned and no in the world you'll see those skinny wooden or concrete pillars supporting that amount of cement in your MOP. beside that MOP should have been equipped with earthquake deterrent devices like those giant balls underneath the foundation... if u find one, oh pls correct me, b/c i myself is a fan of ur MOP pero concern lang talaga ako sa mga pupunta dyan once na matapos yan. well i really hope that im wrong kase ayoko sa disaster.... beside u just can't trust any foreign investors b/c some of them are not good like what happened in our naia terminal 3 na dinaya! man, nobody is perfect. in fairness, i haven't seen the whole complex yet in personal and i couldn't find any links about its engineering design... peace out! :)

^ Nang-aaway ng bata :ohno:

Anyway, I'm giving this project the benefit of the doubt. Pupunta pa naman kami d'yan kung magbubukas nga 'yan ngayong summer. Tinatakot n'yo naman ako :lol:

Perhaps MOP is applying a new technique in construction wherein there is no real foundation but instead, the structure uses small beams and the flooring will be made thicker than usual to make the structure stronger.

Just an observation, aside from the ongoing construction of the acquarium, it also noticeable that rubbish are all over the place. Just looking at those construction site photos it is not a very safe place for the workers to be in that kind of environment. Construction materials side by side with rubbish.

In Las Vegas we have billion dollar constructions going on which dwarfs the construction site of Manila Ocean Park but I have never seen anything similar to the one in the Philippines.

guys by the looks of it....ok naman foundation that is one thing na hindi pwedeng i-compromise.....the issue that i just wanna put across was there is no way they will be able to open this february.....who knows may be by summer time...but during last saturday's on-site visit....they won't be able to meet the february timeline.....sa dami pa ng dapat gawin.....even the parking space is being rushed but you know how it is when we try to rush things up...quality suffers......don't get me wrong i am all for that project that is one good project for tourism and for the country as a whole as we try to leapfrog to 1st world status.....if there is anyone in this forum knows anyone from the MOP they should be alerted....about the quality of work being done down on the grounds.....as you can see in the pics....there is there engine room i think that is surrounded by a fence...the fence was just put on top of an existing structure....i think its a flower box....its hideous.....what they could have done was the demolish it altogether and then build the fence....see what i'm getting at....the parking lot cement....i don't think was up to standard...its thin and definitely not like the ones in the sm malls open parking spaces......and if i am right they will not complete the whole structure they will open first the aquarium....then maybe work on the other areas later.....bakit nde muna tapusin lahat and then open it... or mag soft opening na lang just to feel the pulse of the patrons....pls let us work to make sure that this project does not fail.....

MOP's thread @ General Urban Developments sub-forum. :D

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=577781
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=577781
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=577781

Anyway, I'm giving this project the benefit of the doubt. Pupunta pa naman kami d'yan kung magbubukas nga 'yan ngayong summer. Tinatakot n'yo naman ako :lol:

:lol:


Perhaps MOP is applying a new technique in construction wherein there is no real foundation but instead, the structure uses small beams and the flooring will be made thicker than usual to make the structure stronger.

Boss, maybe we can all work together and help each other find any links that will lead us to the MOP's engineering design. So far wala pa akong nakikita. But i found this link about the builder of MOP: http://www.jobsdb.com/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP049813499&59793 :)

Take a look again at its foundaion here:
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/oceanpark.gif

Im not an engineer, but as far as my knowledge is concern, wala pa akong nakikitang ganyang klasing foundation. Because, normally they pour in hard cement at the bottom of the foundation before they install all the required supports and earthquake proof materials/devices. In the MOP situation, it seems like they only dugged up some holes and placed those skinny wooden or cemented pillars, probably with some supporting steel beams inside it. But the thing is, if they didn't pour any cement at the bottom, it might tend to sink in the long run, one by one, and that may cause an imbalance of the foundation that may eventually lead the whole complex collapse, which knock-on-wood hopefully its not gonna happen... Because a thick hard cement at the bottom will atleast give some protection and an equal balancing of those pillars, so kahit lumindol and depende sa intensity, di basta basta lulubog ang mga pillars na yan or break them apart. The whole supporting pillars looks like the ones they are using in building some bridges.

In fairness, so far mukhang di naman ganun kabigatan ang structure sa taas pera lang pag ito eh matapos na, the weight of the pipol and the materials may add more and stress out the structures below... but still, the main concern here is the main base of the foundation.

Ang tanong lang ngayon, is the MOP an earthquake proof structure or not? Any words?

I hope someone here can enlighten everyone and give us hope.

I will give you guys an example link about the building of an earthquake proof structures:

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/3916578.html
"An earthquake-proof building structure is constituted of a heavyweight, rounded base having its bottom center point resting on the specially constructed base footing, and an upper hollow shell is joined at its lower edge to the base, the weight of the base in relation to that of the shell being such that the center of gravity of the building structure is located within the base and beneath the shell."

Believe it or not, earthquake resistance is part of the design of new structures. It's required by the Building Code of the Philippines. New developments cannot be approved for construction without complying with the standards.

In respect to the foundation issue, people who can rightfully defend the design are the designers themselves. Others can give opinions based on experience or theoretical knowhows like some college professors who have been teaching their whole career life and are not exposed to actual construction methodologies. But still for people of the same profession to comment on erroneous design without factual basis and proof is unethical.

Foundations are not always composed of a combination of pier (foundation column) and footing (base of foundation) as what AH-7Raja stated. There are types of foundations that is composed only of a single reinforced concrete post like bored piles. Ocean Park's foundation may be bored piles or of another type. But one thing I'm sure about is that whoever the designer is, they can't compromise the structural integrity of the building by giving substandard foundations for everyone to see.

And yes, I believe the building is earthquake resistant. If it failed in the event of an earthquake, it is not because the building was not earthquake designed. It could be maybe because the earthquake's magnitude is greater than what the building has been designed to withstand or there was an error in the building's earthquake design analysis.

thanks filcan... atleast we got something to teach that schoolboy... :lol:
Schoolboy!...estudyante rin ako!...hehe..its cool...peace.

Believe it or not, earthquake resistance is part of the design of new structures. It's required by the Building Code of the Philippines. New developments cannot be approved for construction without complying with the standards.

In respect to the foundation issue, people who can rightfully defend the design are the designers themselves. Others can give opinions based on experience or theoretical knowhows like some college professors who have been teaching their whole career life and are not exposed to actual construction methodologies. But still for people of the same profession to comment on erroneous design without factual basis and proof is unethical.

Foundations are not always composed of a combination of pier (foundation column) and footing (base of foundation) as what AH-7Raja stated. There are types of foundations that is composed only of a single reinforced concrete post like bored piles. Ocean Park's foundation may be bored piles or of another type. But one thing I'm sure about is that whoever the designer is, they can't compromise the structural integrity of the building by giving substandard foundations for everyone to see.

And yes, I believe the building is earthquake resistant. If it failed in the event of an earthquake, it is not because the building was not earthquake designed. It could be maybe because the earthquake's magnitude is greater than what the building has been designed to withstand or there was an error in the building's earthquake design analysis.

very good analysis .saludo ako

^^ i must agree...

i feel the most suited to analyze this said picture is an engineer forumer...

they can't compromise the structural integrity of the building by giving substandard foundations for everyone to see

i guess that's the reason why they prohibit bystanders from taking photos of any construction.. these contractors might get sued if someone found something fishy...

In the case of Ocean Park's piers, even after completion of the building, they will still be visible for everyone to see. If they've got something to hide there that would justify any flaw in design, they must be dumb not to conceal it with something that would enclose those piers individually to make it bigger or cover them all together. For every building a designer designs, his integrity is at stake, otherwise it will be the end of his professional career.

As with taking pictures of construction sites, you can freely do so as long as you are not standing within the property premises. Most construction contracts stipulates that until the building is finally handed/turned over to the owner/developer after its completion, the contractor owns the building so they have the right to restrict any activities within the premises, especially from someone who is not a member of the project team. It's a private property. ;)

^^ oic.. so that's the reason why the "paraks" often scold us while taking pics in BGC constructions... hehe.. we thought of conspiracy theories, of course.. :lol:

But there are also ma-epal blue guards who are sort of allergic to cameras. Kahit malayo ka basta nakita nilang nakatutok ang camera mo sa tinatayong building lulusubin ka. And they won't accept any explanation, basta sa kanila bawal kumuha ng pictures kahit saan ka nakatayo. Bilin kasi sa kanila bawal kumuha ng pictures. They're robots sometimes. :D

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/oceanpark.gif


is it just me or the water is getting cleaner? :D

^^ that photo can be deceitful. :colgate:

Parang ayokong pumunta dyan. It looks like the building is supported by chopsticks!!!

Hmm....that got me thinking....does that mean that all the exhibits (water tanks, pools, and aquariums) in the park above the water's surface?

yung pools and tanks ata will be on the ground... right behind the grandstand... but yung aquarium is on that structure...

soft opening na sa Feb 24. :D yehey

^^ huhh? :weird:

Take a look again at its foundaion here:
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Basing on the picture above, the MOP was just built on the former Boardwalk. The same foundation was retained and likewise used by the MOP.

^^ huhh? :weird:
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mag bubukas na feb 24 ang ocean park. pero soft opening pa lang.

hilig talaga ng soft opening sa atin.

diba soft opening naman talaga dapat sa december kaso na-move sa feb.. ang alam ko sa April pa magoopen yung hotel/mall sa nabasa kong article...dati. :lol:

diba soft opening naman talaga dapat sa december kaso na-move sa feb.. ang alam ko sa April pa magoopen yung hotel/mall sa nabasa kong article...dati. :lol:

Mall/boutique hotel opening would be in august. fyi

Mall/boutique hotel opening would be in august. fyi

ok...ito...moving deadline.....ooopsss dapat cguro...dead liveline

diba soft opening naman talaga dapat sa december kaso na-move sa feb.. ang alam ko sa April pa magoopen yung hotel/mall sa nabasa kong article...dati. :lol:

nah ang alam ko dati was dec yung opening ng oceanarium ito yung pahse 1

then phase mga jan/feb yung pool for dolphins

at phase 3 yung hotel and mall on april.

baka naman talagang december ang opening, 2008 nga lang. :jk::lol::lol::lol:

I read somewhere na feb.24 nga ang soft opening nito. :)

hintayin nalang kaya natin, baka mamaya ma-T3 pa ito. :lol:

^^ It won't surprise me if it did. ;)

^^ naku.. i hope that will not happen *cross-fingers*

sure na yang feb 24.

im just bitching myself with some PR peeps to get access during the media tour. LOL

^^ there's no "sure" in the philippine 'till the day it opens. :colgate:

nasan na si positive thinker
para bigyan tayo ng pangaral sa pagiging positibo :lol:

Magkano kaya entrance fee?

Admission

Adults : Php 400.00

Kids : Php 350.00

^^ there's no "sure" in the philippine 'till the day it opens. :colgate:

^^Parang si Gandalf ba? "A wizard is never late Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." :lol::lol:

Basing on the picture above, the MOP was just built on the former Boardwalk. The same foundation was retained and likewise used by the MOP.

It seems like it... Well whatever the engineers have thought about it, the MOP is obviously heavier than the people who used to walk and jog at the boardwalk... yeah i guess this is one of those time that we would really need some people like positibo... :)

Supposed to open Feb 23 , Sat. The week before there will be trial tours.

http://us.f530.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download/us/ShowLetter?box=Inbox&MsgId=6949_9595915_248938_3394_218240_0_161551_308723_2506689755&bodyPart=2.2&YY=52479&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&Idx=0

^^I CANT SEE THE PIC.

^^ the pic was just copy pasted from his mailbox. thats why we all cant see it.

wow., parang gusto ko pumunta sa opening., :)

It would've been a lot nicer if the facade looks like Beijing's Watercube. I'm looking forward to the opening of this park. This is something new.

sorry , it's basically the pix of the building ,similar to those you see here, except in the form of an invite to take a look at it, you can see the opening date

got new pics of the mop.....si xp na bahala magpost...i sent it to him....

^ You can also send it to me @kalbongdad as I am just at home with nothing to do on this cold day :colgate:

> The Manila Ocean Park (MOP) - Grand Opening Day on February 24, 2008
>
> Address:
> Behind The Quirino Grandstand Luneta, Manila
>
> Contacts details:
> Telephone 567 7777
> Fax 567 2309
> Website: <http://www.manilaoceanpark.com/>
> www.manilaoceanpark.com
>
> Contact Person: Ms. Gemma Jeronimo / Sales
>
> Other Information:
>
> HISTORY
> China Oceanis Group Ltd (“COG”) is a company that specializes in the
> investment, building, and operation of public aquarium/oceanarium
> attractions.
>
> The Group currently owns and operates two Underwater World facilities
> in
> China, specifically in the cities of Chong Qing and Qing Huang Dao, PRC
> China. Through years of operating and design experience, the Group now
> possesses an experienced team of specialists capable of providing
> end-to-end
> services to the developer and operator of public aquarium/oceanarium
> facilities.
>
> Past projects:
> Nanjing Underwater World – Nanjing PRC China
> Tai Ping Yang Underwater World – Beijing PRC Chin
> Xinao Underwater World – Qing Huang Dao PRC Chin
> Chong Qing XinAo Underwater World – Chong Qing PRC China
> Sahara Star Hotel – Mumbai India
>
> VISION
> To be the best and most admired destination for travel & tourism,
> marine
> education, shopping and dining in the country, with its world-class,
> state-of-the-art marine themed park, premium shopping mall, elegant
> dining
> facilities and boutique hotel.
>
> To be the best company that provides highest customer and employee
> satisfaction.
>
> MISSION
> MOP exists to provide Filipinos and foreign tourists a premium place
> that
> showcases the beautiful flora and marine fauna species found in the
> Philippines.
>
> MOP is committed to educate the public and to promote awareness on the
> conservation and preservation of Philippine flora and marine fauna.
>
> MOP offers the public an innovative shopping experience with the
> country’s
> only marine-themed mall, housing selected premium branded stores.
>
> MOP provides the consumer a truly unique dining and social experience
> with
> its distinctive F&B outlets and function facilities.
>
> MOP provides an ideal location for memorable corporate events.
>
> MOP offers world-class accommodation in its one-of-a-kind,
> marine-themed
> boutique hotel.
>
> FACILITIES
> I. Oceanarium (opens daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
>
> 7 Journeys:
>
> 1. Agos(Flow)
> Enter the journey and witness water cascading from an artificial
> waterfall
> that flows into 8 different water tanks displaying various flora and
> fauna.
> The water flow replicates the fresh water source that eventually leads
> to
> the open ocean, creating a model of the interconnectedness between land
> and
> sea. The rocky shoreline is showcased in a Touch Pool where one can
> physically encounter animals on display.
>
>
> 2. Bahura(Reef)
> The Philippines is home to a vast number of coral life forms. Bahura is
> a
> series of 48 tanks that feature the very colorful Philippine underwater
> rainforest. Be fascinated with the multiple hues and diverse life
> forms
> found in our Philippine coral reefs.
>
> 3. Laot(Fishing Ground)
> Four big distinct aquariums will display an assortment of fish in all
> sizes
> and colors. These impressively large exhibits will definitely be a
> sight to
> behold.
>
> 4. Buhay na Karagatan(Living Ocean)
> Experience a slice of ocean life! Enjoy a breathtaking 25-meter walk
> along
> an underwater tunnel and experience how marine animals interact with
> each
> other in their natural habitat. This main feature of the Oceanarium
> provides an unmatched and truly awesome encounter with the rich
> underwater
> world.
>
> 5. Ang Kalaliman(The Deep)
> Ang Kalaliman’s deep sea resident is the barracuda - known for its
> toothy
> grin as the “Tiger of the Sea”. Be mesmerized by one of the ocean’s
> most
> interesting and sometimes feared inhabitants.
>
> 6. Overhang tank
> Watch a variety of rays fly over while you're under this unique
> Overhang
> Tank. Walk beneath these magnificent creatures and marvel at how freely
> they
> swim and interact with each other.
>
> 7. Pating(Shark)
> The Philippines is home to several species of shark. Come fact-to-face
> with
> the wonderful, often misunderstood, predators of the sea – only here at
> MOP
>
> Restaurants inside the Oceanarium:
> 1. Oceanarium Café
> 2. TAGPUAN (Meeting Place) - casual dining facility
> 3. KUMEDOR (Dining Room) - elegant dining facility
>
> Admission Fee:
> Regular Rate:
> Adult: P400.00
> Kids (2 – 12 years old): P350.00
>
> If in group (minimum of 25 persons):
> Adult: P380.00
> Kid: P332.50
>
> Payment:
> 50% down payment / two weeks before the event
> Full Payment / one week before the event
>
> They only accept cash / check payments only
>
> II. Mall (opens weekdays at 10:00 am – 9:00 pm / weekends at 10:00
> am –
> 10:00 pm)
> a. Shops and Restaurant
> b. First themed hotel soon to open
> c. Concourse Plaza – held big event, concert, performance,
> product
> launches and etc.
>
> III. Open Marine Habitat (opens daily 10:00 am – 9:00 pm)
>
> Two open water marine habitat provides an exciting escape amidst the
> bustling metropolis. Now you can go snorkeling or diving without
> having to
> go out of town.
>
> Other information, you can refer to their website.
>

its from an email for the hotel i work in..

Doesn't it take time to condition the water and acclimatize the fishes? They barely have a week before opening date. I hope the tanks are already filled and the fishes already there or at least, on their way na. Otherwise baka half-empty tanks lang makikita natin.

Taken 02/13/08
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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/bongskie09/DSCF3024.jpg

I don't think it looks bad at all... I'm not sure if it's just the picture only but it doesn't look too big, but I guess it should be because it supposed to house a hotel and a mini mall inside...

hmmm It still looks empty.

can they finish it by the time it opens?

well, the thing that's empty is the mall/hotel area.. what they will open this month is the main attraction which is obviously cannot be seen from the outside.

got new pics of the mop.....si xp na bahala magpost...i sent it to him....

^ You can also send it to me @kalbongdad as I am just at home with nothing to do on this cold day :colgate:

Na-post ko na nung Feb 4 pa. :lol:

Anyway, ito ulit siya:

From Mr Kalbongdad pics:

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ngayon ko lang nakita yang MFHR...open ba yan?

Very excited to see this!

Taken 02/13/08
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http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/bongskie09/DSCF3024.jpg

fog ba yan or sa camera lang?

opening na pala nyan sa sunday.. sino sana ibalita sa tv.. :D

fog ba yan or sa camera lang?

t'was taken at 6am :)

opening na pala nyan sa sunday.. sino sana ibalita sa tv.. :D

Hay matatabunan lang ito kasi ang headlines as usual ay ang Zey-tea-ee controversy :ohno:

Moderators,

This topic should be included in the Theme/Amusement Parks, isn't? http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=206201

MOP is definitely a theme park, and no different from manila zoo or enchanted kingdom. Thanks! :)

^^ Just liken this thread to the different airport specific threads that are not part of the "Airlines, Airplanes, and Airports" thread.

hmm,n do you know the statue dun sa remedios circle? they said bawal yun kasi bwaal magtayo ng major structure sa luneta park, part ba ng luneta park ito? (isip)

Na-post ko na nung Feb 4 pa. :lol:

Anyway, ito ulit siya:

XP....meron pa akong pinadala na mas bago dito.....pls check thanks

^ You can also send it to me @kalbongdad as I am just at home with nothing to do on this cold day :colgate:

ok next time na lang.....na post na ni XP.....thx

guess what, opening had been delayed again:nuts: one more week daw, march 1

From Mr. Kalbongdad:

Picture taken yesterday using a camphone. :)

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Is it just me or medyo mala spongebob ang dating ng design niya!

baka sa opening meron si spongebob, baka sponsor siya :lol:

its just you, and me too,

guess what, opening had been delayed again:nuts: one more week daw, march 1

nako baka nga may pa mag open to eh.:ohno:

march-march pang nalalaman...sa summer na yan magbubukas. april or may.

hinde, mauuna pa naia3 sa pag open nito

ang pangit ng murals! parang classroom interior ng nursery. :ohno: after a year, papangit na yung paint quality nyan.

Is it just me or medyo mala spongebob ang dating ng design niya!

exactly! :) it's so spongebob! :)

Ganda ng oceanarium, nafeature sa news central kanina.

a family member pointed out that this was featured in a morning news program earlier.. its going to have its soft opening today if i heard her right.. then march 1 is the official opening..

i guess this means it opens earlier than NAIA 3..

^ When will the NAIA 3 open?

ang sabi ni rica peralejo, sa april daw bubuksan, men, pwede kaya mag scuba dive dun and feed the fishes, kakainggit si rica at kuya kim, kalaro ang stingray, ill do anything para makapag dive dun sa pool. i'll even wear my spongebob costume and dive there

ang sabi ni rica peralejo, sa april daw bubuksan, men, pwede kaya mag scuba dive dun and feed the fishes, kakainggit si rica at kuya kim, kalaro ang stingray, ill do anything para makapag dive dun sa pool. i'll even wear my spongebob costume and dive there

yup it was shown at the magandang umaga bayan program of....april 1 nga raw ang hard launch....APRIL FOOLS yun ah......yung ngayon...very soft opening yun...then soft launch then....medyo hard then hard...ehe...baka ma censor ako nito....anyway they are saying that by dec this year, there will be 2 large pools...as seen in the earlier rendition posted in this forum...quiet a while ago...pwede mag aral ng scuba diving don..... :nuts:

^ When will the NAIA 3 open?

as i have been saying..........pagnatapos na ang dmia saka bubuksan ang naia3 :lol:

mukhang MMDA art :)