Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 110

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:09 AM

Bloomfields Davao
Another Prime address in Bajada, Davao City
Robinsons Land Corporation

Bloomfields Davao (Lanang, Davao City)
After Robinson’s Highlands, comes another prime address in Davao City.

Overview

Status: On-going land development, about 60% complete
Target completion date is December 2007

Bloomfields Davao is a 10.5-hectare upscale residential cum commercial development situated within Davao City's main urban cluster. It is just in front of the prestigious Lanang Golf Course & Country Club, and only 15 minutes away from downtown and the Davao International Airport. This is a joint venture project with Security Bank Corporation, which offers lots only, with option for housing, having a predominant lot cut of 200 sqm. About 311 lots are reserved for the chosen few who wishes to experience living in this exclusive community.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS AMENITIES
10.5-hectare upscale residential cum commercial development

Located between Davao City’s main urban cluster and the new Davao International Airport

Fronting the prestigious Lanang Golf Course & Country Club

15 minutes away from downtown and Davao International Airport
Charmed with American flower field landscapes
Two (2) entry gates

Entry markers

Clubhouse

Multipurpose playcourt

Landscaped park

Swimming pool

PACKAGE
LOTS ONLY
With option for housing
Minimum lot area of 200 sqm

FINANCING OPTIONS - CASH(Residential Lot)
Reservation Fee: Php 20,000.00 (Residential);
Php 50,000.00 (Commercial)

30% Downpayment (net of reservation fee)
Payable in 12 months, 0% interest

70% Balance
Payable thru bank/government/in-house financing

Deferred Cash payable in 18 months, 0% interest

DISCOUNTS
Spot Downpayment, with 10% discount on the downpayment
Payable within 1 month from reservation

Spot cash, with 10% discount on the total selling price
Payable within 1 month from reservation

FINANCING OPTIONS-INSTALLMENT(Residential Lot)
Reservation fee PhP 20,000.00 (Residential)
Downpayment 50% of TSP (net of reservation fee) Payable in 24 months, 0% interest
Discount: W/in 30 days - 15%, based on d/p
Balance 50% of TSP
PSBank Financing* Up to 20 years 1st year - 11% interest rate* Succeeding years – Prevailing market rate 11% protected rate for the first 5 years*
Pag-IBIG Financing* Up to 30 years, 12% interest
In-House Financing* 5 years @ 16% interest per annum 10 years @ 17% interest per annum 15 years @ 18% interest per annum

tj_brewed

June 14th, 2007, 07:14 AM

ur welcome bro....

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:14 AM

COSTA VERDE DAVAO
Bago Gallera, Talomo District, Davao City
Robinsons Land Corp.

Features & Amenities
Entry Marker

Gate & Guardhouse

Multi-purpose Playcourt

Landscaped Parks

Mini-Clubhouse

Children's Playground

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:16 AM

Robinsons Highlands
Buhangin Diversion Road, Buhangin District, Davao City
Robinsons Land Corp.

Your home will take an exceptional pride at Robinsons Highlands. It will find optimal seclusion in an extensively landscaped environment. Pretty landscapes surround the entire community where lifestyle and exclusivity mix well with convenience and serenity. Serving as its landmark, the grand entry arch stands as a show of its developer's strength and capability.

PROJECT BRIEF AMENITIES
Total Land Area: 29.7 hectares
Community Size: 742
Swimming Pool

Tennis Court

Basketball Court

Children's Playground

Clubhouse with viewing deck

Underground Electrical Facilities

PRODUCT OFFERING
Residential Lots (180-250 sqm)

Ave Price - Php4,500 per sqm

Commercial Lots (1,313-21,976 sqm)

Ave Price - Php8,000 per sqm

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Vicinity Map

Vicinity Map (PDF, 486 Kb)
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Subdivision Plan

Subdivision Plan (PDF, 2.96 Mb)
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Downloads

Financing Options (html, 18 Kb)

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:30 AM

Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club
Mandug, Davao City
Sta. Lucia Realty

Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club. An exclusive 18-hole championship golf course that redefines the face of the burgeoning golf movement in Asia through its environmentally sensitive golf course design and management.

A masterpiece of world-class golf course designer Andy Dye , it was created to transcend the boundaries

of art and sports into the technologies of nature and the environment.
Imposing with the challenge to address the needs and concerns of
the land as well as the demands of the golfer. Cleaved through the natural
landscape of Davao City. the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club
offers one of the most stunning golf course sites in the world. Nestled in a
magnificent expanse of beautiful and lush terrains. Contoured by distinct
ridges and majestic fairways. Gently traversed by elegant canyons and
nature trees. Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club, bringing harmony
to nature and the golfer at the same time..

164-hectare Master-planned estate developed in
Spanish-Mediterranean architectural theme

Perimeter wall

Landscaping

Mercury street lamps

Minimum 12- meter wide concrete subdivision roads

Concrete curbs and gutters

Paved sidewalks

Complete electrical facilities

Underground drainage system

Centralized interrelated water distribution

Elevated water tank

Community Clubhouse
- multipurpose function room
- open basketball court
- open tennis court

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:40 AM

LADISLAWA GARDEN VILLAGE
Buhangin Drive, Buhangin District, Davao City
Alsons Land Corporation

The flagship development of Aldevinco is the 62-hectare Ladislawa Garden Village (LGV). It was aptly named after the family matriarch, Mrs. Ladislawa I. Alcantara, who is well known in the community for her love for flowers and plants.

This first-class development saw its maiden opening in 1974 and was re-launched in 1991.It boasted of being the only themed residential subdivision in Davao City at that time, enclosed in concrete perimeter fence. Aside from the generous 2.2-hectare open area that features country club facilities, LGV is a subdivision that offers its owners a lifestyle known to a few... beauty, security and exclusivity. To date, 99% of its lots are sold.

LADISLAWA TOWNHOUSES

Aldevinco also developed a complementary array of townhouses within LGV, each kind blending with the themed subdivision. ZINNIA TOWNHOMES, located along Zinnia Drive, is a 1-hectare development of 38 high quality, ready-built townhouses. This project was the first townhomes project of its kind introduced in the city. Another townhomes project is the GARDEN VILLAS, a half hectare upscale development of 14 single-detached homes. All 14 units were sold in 7 months time. Another townhomes project is the GARDEN TERRACES, also within LGV. It is an upscale development of 3,750 sq.m allotted for 7 single-detached units. The model unit was completed last January 1998.

Garden Villas

These townhomes projects are the first in the city which offer complete sports and leisure facilities, i.e. amenities of the Ladislawa Country Club, as well as the security, facilities and amenities of the LADISLAWA GARDEN VILLAGE community.

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:44 AM

WOODRIDGE PARK AND COUNTRY CLUB
Maa Road, Maa, Davao City
Alsons Land Corporation

Aldevinco’ s second residential project (1994-1997) following the successful launching of Ladislawa Garden Village, this 42-hectare project is another first for the company and for Davao City, being the City’s first nature-themed subdivision. Woodridge park has the highest rate of home building and to date 100% of its lots are sold.

Featuring the same first-class community facilities that has become LGV’s standard of quality; WOODRIDGE showcases a distinct blend of the best community and recreational facilities with a strong natural landscape theme. It offers among others, a community clubhouse, plexi-paved tennis courts, a multi-purpose gym, a competition size swimming pool and a network of parks and open areas for each subdivision cluster.

WOODRIDGE TOWNHOUSES

WOODRIDGE also has the same upscale townhouse developments within its perimeter, the WOODRIDGE PARK HOMES. This is an 11,298-sq.m. project of 44 single-detached units, clustered into 3 groups, each with its own nature design themes: the NORTH FOREST Park homes, a 2,700-sqm development, composed of 13 units, which construction ended in late 1997;the NARRA Park homes, a 3,060-sqm project of 5 units located along Narra Lane, which construction ended in early 1998;and the ACACIA Park homes, to be composed of 26 units, which boasts of Acacia trees surrounding its cluster.

Acacia Park Homes

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Alsons Dev reserves the right to make changes or modifications to maps, plans, specifically materials, features, colors, and amenities without prior notice. All maps, plans, landscaping and elevation renderings are artists' conception only and are not to scale. For more information, please contact our Customer Service Unit at tel.nos. (63-82) 2223281, 2279961, 2279986, 2272152 local 203 and 207, or visit us at No.329 Bonifacio St., Davao City.

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 08:10 AM

halos sold out na yan lahat.

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 08:19 AM

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Center for Asian Culinary Studies-Davao

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Before chefs were hailed as rockstars, I already wanted to be one. I sang for my band in highschool but the lure of the knife was stronger than the mic.

When I was to enter college at the University of the Philippines, I wanted to take Culinary Arts but my father wanted me to become an engineer. Both of us failed - I didn't become an engineer nor a chef. Frustrated Chef Strike 1.

After graduating from UP, culinary thoughts still hounded me, so with all the guts I had, I asked for my father's permission to leave our family business and enroll myself at the Center of Culinary Arts Manila. I took and passed the exam. I had myself interviewed and all. To make the long sad story short, I didn't make it to the first day of school. Frustrated Chef Strike 2.

I have attended numerous short classes at Sylvia Reynoso, Center for Culinary Arts, Heny Sison, and Chef Gene Gonzales of Center for Asian Culinary Studies Manila. I have written to Chef Reggie Aspiras, and I have stalked Chef Fernando Aracama while he was withdrawing money from an ATM machine in Legaspi Village, Makati. If you know the people I mentioned you're equally as crazy as me. Hehehe! Frustrated Chef Strike 3.

I cook for my dormates and made sure that their birthdays are on my calendar so I would have the perfect excuse to cook. I cook for my family and sometimes with themes such as Japanese or Italian nights. I cooked for my boyfriend and his family once(hahaha and made a mess out of their kitchen). I even cooked for my dear late tutor, so he'd spend our tutor time eating. Frustrated Chef Strikes again.

I collect cookbooks and am the type who reads them while I do my thing inside the comfort room-BWAHAHAHA!

I am the ULTIMATE FRUSTRATED CHEF.

Fortunately, the Center for Asian Culinary Studies has opened its doors to us Davaoeños and Mindanaoans! It's owned by Chef Gene Gonzales, the same guy who owns Cafe Ysabel and the CACS-Manila located in San Juan, Manila. You need not go to Manila to attend their short courses. Lucky lucky you! This is a milestone for the Davao culinary scene! This would def spruce up the scene for us hunters/huntresses!

One of these days, I will attend one of the recreational courses. If you see a lady with long hair, 5'6 in height or 5'8(with heels) with a frustrated look on her face---that would probably be me. Mwahahaha!

June 14, Thursday - THE SAUSAGE WORKSHOP 1. Recipes from Chef Toto Erfe for you to learn that can be used in business or as gifts. The recipes are Italian Sausage, Morcillas or Blood Sausage, Longganisang Calumpit, Breakfast Pork Sausage, Seafood Sausage, Sulipan Sausage and Chorizo de Jabali. Recipes include all ingredients for P1,200 from 10-2 pm.

June 15, Wednesday - EASY TO DO APPETIZERS 1. Easy Caldereta de Cabrito, Gambas al Ajillo, Marinated Mushrooms, Salamon Carpaccio, Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing, Baked Clams and Salpicao are the recipes that Chef Toto Erfe will be demonstrating that can be prepared this Holidays Season from 10-2p, for P1,000 including all ingredients.

June 18, Monday - The Sausage Workshop 2. Chef Toto Erfe teaches his favorite exotic sausages like Fresh Pork Sausage with Apple and Dried Onion, Italian Sausage with 3 cheeses and red wine, Duck Sausage with Fresh Sage and Roasted Garlic, Greek Sausage Loukanika, Tuscan Sausage, Nurmberg Sausage and Sweet Italian Sausage. The workshop includes recipes plus ingredients for P1,200 from 6-9 pm

June 19, Tuesday - PIZZA & PASTA WORKSHOP. Cafe Ysabel Chef, Chef Toto Erfe will be teaching us basic pizza and pasta dough with sauces that can be used on pizza and on pasta at the same time. Recipes include Sausages and Caramelized Onion, Pesto-Tomato with Peppered Shrimp Sauce, Bacon and Cheeseburger Sauce, Truffle Scented Three Mushroom Sauce, Pepperoni, Salami and Roasted Pepper Sauce and Classic Puttanesca Sauce. The fee of P1,200 includes all ingredients from 10-2 pm

June 20, Wednesday - EASY TO DO APPETIZERS 2. Another set of easy to do appetizers from Chef Toto Erfe that can be served for gatherings and reunions. The recipes are Baked Clams Casino, Ceviche, Sambal Squid, Nilasing na Hipon, Fresh Garlic Mushroom, Korean Octopus and Crispy Beef Ribs in Spiced Salt for P1,000 including ingredients from 6-9 pm.

June 21, Thursday - PULUTAN CLASSICS. Traditional and classic pulutan fare will be demonstrated by Chef Toto Erfe. The recipes are Sisig, Peppered Tuna Ceviche, Curly Calamari, Chicken Feet with Tausi, Crispy Binagoongang for P1,000 from 10-3 pm including all ingredients.

June 22 Friday - THE SAUSAGE WORKSHOP 3. New sets of sausages from Chef Totot Erfe like Asturian Chorizo, Chinese White Sausage, Fresh Cheese Sausage (Krainer type), Longganisang Vigan, Lemon Chicken Sausage, Fresh Sulzwurst, Adobo Sausage and English Bangers. The workshop includes all ingredients for P1,200 from 6-9 pm.

June 26, Tuesday - PAMBAON TREATS. Chef Booboo Maramba will demonstrate delicious treats for your kids like Chewy Butterscotch Fingers, Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, Banana Loaf, Peanut Butter Bars and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for only P1,200 including all ingredients from 10-2 pm

12 Saturdays, 18 session INTENSIVE COOKING & BAKING P35,500
20 Saturday, 28 sessions INTENSIVE COOKING & BAKING P56,000

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Center for Asian Culinary Studies-Davao
Holiday Gym & Spa Complex
F. Torres St., Davao City
Tel No: 300-2992

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2007/06/center-for-asian-culinary-studies-davao.html

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 08:23 AM

Thursday, June 14, 2007
Spro Training

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Since the last posting, a trainee has quit for, I assume, better oppurtunities. Shame... he was a tall chap, would've have been great for the volleyball team.

On the last two trainees...

On has prior experience and the other is a none.

Espresso making was, ah..., a breeze. Grinding, dosing, distributing, tamping, pulling, cleaning was learned quickly by all and sundry.

Milk. Ah... the milk frothing excercise was an... excercise in frustration, even for the experienced one. Even I had a tough time. Damn espresso machine makes so much steam with it's 4-hole tip that frothing is basically over in less than 10 seconds. So after 4L of milk down the drain (we could only drink so much...) I decided on an expensive modification for the steam tips.

Next day after procuring the parts needed at great expense, I attacked both tips with the pliers (washed and cleaned). Removed tips had 2 holes (out of 4) plugged with broken-off toothpicks (P5.00 a container). WALAH! Fast steam stream but at reduced volume. I even have time to whistle a tune. The experienced trainee (oxymoron...) had no trouble building a nice froth. The green trainee still had trouble. Last night the green trainee was finally getting it, sort of. I'll know later just how 'get it' did the trainee got.

Posted by Hoovenson Haw at 12:40

Labels: spro, training

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DexterTexter

June 14th, 2007, 08:24 AM

the Beauty
~~ that is ~~
Canibad
~~~~~~~~~

The beach is never more wonderful than just after sunrise, when rays of bronze and amber emerge from the horizon or mountain crests, and before you lay a pristine expanse of sand and waves, bidding you to bask in its calmness, where the entire seascape seems to have been hewn for you and you alone.

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dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 08:32 AM

^^ hi dex! nice photos of canibad ,anyway na ngita ka ug warehouse type office i think marami diyan malapit sa Damosa Gateway along Lanang, meron din malapit sa Central warehouse office/warehouse type.

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 08:54 AM

^

Hi Don, please help me post those estates here just like you helped the other threads before ...:)

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:04 AM

Si Food Huntress ba ni Don??

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Center for Asian Culinary Studies-Davao

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Before chefs were hailed as rockstars, I already wanted to be one. I sang for my band in highschool but the lure of the knife was stronger than the mic.

When I was to enter college at the University of the Philippines, I wanted to take Culinary Arts but my father wanted me to become an engineer. Both of us failed - I didn't become an engineer nor a chef. Frustrated Chef Strike 1.

After graduating from UP, culinary thoughts still hounded me, so with all the guts I had, I asked for my father's permission to leave our family business and enroll myself at the Center of Culinary Arts Manila. I took and passed the exam. I had myself interviewed and all. To make the long sad story short, I didn't make it to the first day of school. Frustrated Chef Strike 2.

I have attended numerous short classes at Sylvia Reynoso, Center for Culinary Arts, Heny Sison, and Chef Gene Gonzales of Center for Asian Culinary Studies Manila. I have written to Chef Reggie Aspiras, and I have stalked Chef Fernando Aracama while he was withdrawing money from an ATM machine in Legaspi Village, Makati. If you know the people I mentioned you're equally as crazy as me. Hehehe! Frustrated Chef Strike 3.

I cook for my dormates and made sure that their birthdays are on my calendar so I would have the perfect excuse to cook. I cook for my family and sometimes with themes such as Japanese or Italian nights. I cooked for my boyfriend and his family once(hahaha and made a mess out of their kitchen). I even cooked for my dear late tutor, so he'd spend our tutor time eating. Frustrated Chef Strikes again.

I collect cookbooks and am the type who reads them while I do my thing inside the comfort room-BWAHAHAHA!

I am the ULTIMATE FRUSTRATED CHEF.

Fortunately, the Center for Asian Culinary Studies has opened its doors to us Davaoeños and Mindanaoans! It's owned by Chef Gene Gonzales, the same guy who owns Cafe Ysabel and the CACS-Manila located in San Juan, Manila. You need not go to Manila to attend their short courses. Lucky lucky you! This is a milestone for the Davao culinary scene! This would def spruce up the scene for us hunters/huntresses!

One of these days, I will attend one of the recreational courses. If you see a lady with long hair, 5'6 in height or 5'8(with heels) with a frustrated look on her face---that would probably be me. Mwahahaha!

June 14, Thursday - THE SAUSAGE WORKSHOP 1. Recipes from Chef Toto Erfe for you to learn that can be used in business or as gifts. The recipes are Italian Sausage, Morcillas or Blood Sausage, Longganisang Calumpit, Breakfast Pork Sausage, Seafood Sausage, Sulipan Sausage and Chorizo de Jabali. Recipes include all ingredients for P1,200 from 10-2 pm.

June 15, Wednesday - EASY TO DO APPETIZERS 1. Easy Caldereta de Cabrito, Gambas al Ajillo, Marinated Mushrooms, Salamon Carpaccio, Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing, Baked Clams and Salpicao are the recipes that Chef Toto Erfe will be demonstrating that can be prepared this Holidays Season from 10-2p, for P1,000 including all ingredients.

June 18, Monday - The Sausage Workshop 2. Chef Toto Erfe teaches his favorite exotic sausages like Fresh Pork Sausage with Apple and Dried Onion, Italian Sausage with 3 cheeses and red wine, Duck Sausage with Fresh Sage and Roasted Garlic, Greek Sausage Loukanika, Tuscan Sausage, Nurmberg Sausage and Sweet Italian Sausage. The workshop includes recipes plus ingredients for P1,200 from 6-9 pm

June 19, Tuesday - PIZZA & PASTA WORKSHOP. Cafe Ysabel Chef, Chef Toto Erfe will be teaching us basic pizza and pasta dough with sauces that can be used on pizza and on pasta at the same time. Recipes include Sausages and Caramelized Onion, Pesto-Tomato with Peppered Shrimp Sauce, Bacon and Cheeseburger Sauce, Truffle Scented Three Mushroom Sauce, Pepperoni, Salami and Roasted Pepper Sauce and Classic Puttanesca Sauce. The fee of P1,200 includes all ingredients from 10-2 pm

June 20, Wednesday - EASY TO DO APPETIZERS 2. Another set of easy to do appetizers from Chef Toto Erfe that can be served for gatherings and reunions. The recipes are Baked Clams Casino, Ceviche, Sambal Squid, Nilasing na Hipon, Fresh Garlic Mushroom, Korean Octopus and Crispy Beef Ribs in Spiced Salt for P1,000 including ingredients from 6-9 pm.

June 21, Thursday - PULUTAN CLASSICS. Traditional and classic pulutan fare will be demonstrated by Chef Toto Erfe. The recipes are Sisig, Peppered Tuna Ceviche, Curly Calamari, Chicken Feet with Tausi, Crispy Binagoongang for P1,000 from 10-3 pm including all ingredients.

June 22 Friday - THE SAUSAGE WORKSHOP 3. New sets of sausages from Chef Totot Erfe like Asturian Chorizo, Chinese White Sausage, Fresh Cheese Sausage (Krainer type), Longganisang Vigan, Lemon Chicken Sausage, Fresh Sulzwurst, Adobo Sausage and English Bangers. The workshop includes all ingredients for P1,200 from 6-9 pm.

June 26, Tuesday - PAMBAON TREATS. Chef Booboo Maramba will demonstrate delicious treats for your kids like Chewy Butterscotch Fingers, Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, Banana Loaf, Peanut Butter Bars and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for only P1,200 including all ingredients from 10-2 pm

12 Saturdays, 18 session INTENSIVE COOKING & BAKING P35,500
20 Saturday, 28 sessions INTENSIVE COOKING & BAKING P56,000

Center for Asian Culinary Studies-Davao
Holiday Gym & Spa Complex
F. Torres St., Davao City
Tel No: 300-2992

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2007/06/center-for-asian-culinary-studies-davao.html

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:10 AM

Villa Josefina Resort Village
Dumoy, Toril District, Davao City
Pryce Properties Corporation

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Description:
Villa Josefina is a residential resort subdivision in Toril, Davao Cty. Situated near the National Road and Davao Gulf, homeowners will enjoy easy accessibility to the city and to a beach resort just at the other end of the village area.

Villa Josefina has a grand entrance gate and guardhouse, underground storm drainage facilities, power and water utility connections, cement curbs and gutters, complete street lighting, wide concrete roads and perimeter wall.

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The community's recreational facilities are: Clubhouse pavilion with parking spaces, lagoon-type swimming pool, multipurpose court for basketball and volleyball, tennis court with lighting facilities, children's playground and wading pool, jogging paths, park and promenade areas, picnic groove and cabanas and outdoor grills.

Lot cuts offered range from 500 to 700 sq.m. at prices from Php 3,750 to 4,000 per sq.m. Payment terms available are spot cash or installment 30% downpayment, 70% balance payable in 1, 2 or 3 years.

View Sample Computation for Lot-Only Residential Property
Features and Amenities
Clubhouse Pavilion with Parking Spaces
Lagoon-type swimming pool
Multi-purpose Court for Basketball and Volleyball
Tennis Court with Lighting Facilities
Children's Playground with Wading Pool
Jogging Paths
Park and Promenade Areas
Picnic Grove with Cabana and Outdoor Griils
Master Planned Development with a beachfront
View Sample Computation for Lot-Only Residential Property
Price and Specifications
Lot-Only Property Price : Starts at From PhP 5,700 / sqm
Lot Area Cuts : From 240 To 485 (sq. m.)

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:13 AM

Solariega Subdivision
McArthur Highway, Talomo District, Davao City
Crown Communities Inc.

Solariega (Talomo District, Davao City)

There is no greater happiness than to spend your family time with comfort and style. Live life to its fullest by turning each day into a holiday only at Solariege.

This Carribean-themed community offers amenities and facilities for enjoyment with your family and friends.

Features & Amenities
Grad Entrance with Guard House
Swimming Pool
Children's Playground
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Clubhouse
Spacious Parks
House And Lot Packages
Allessa
Cinzia
Raffaella
Micaela

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:13 AM

Toscana Subdivision
Libby Road, Toril District, Davao City
Crown Communities Inc

After working your way upwards the world, you deserve something for your efforts. So indulge yourself in the only reward that makes sense: a beautiful home that increases in value every year.

An Italian-themed community, Toscana is Crown Communities latest development and Solariega's sister project. Toscana is a dream come true for those who want to live their hard earned dreams. This is where your special investment will yield great returns for years to come.

Read or post reviews of the Toscana Subdivision.

Vicinity Map of Toscana Subdivision
Features & Amenities
Grand Entrance with Guard House
Swimming Pool
Children's Playground
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Clubhouse
Spacious Parks
View Sample Computation for Lot-only Property

Other Details

Min Lot Area : 110 sq m
Max Lot Area : 402 sq m
Lot Price : PhP 4,100 / sq m and up (depends on lot category)
House And Lot Package

Carolea
Dritta
Note :
House and Lot Packages are available only on special lot blocks name The Fields of Toscana. Lot-Only Units are available on a different set of blocks refered to as The Trails of Toscana.

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:25 AM

OCEAN COVE
Matina Playa, Matina District, Davao City
Filinvest Land Corporation

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OCEAN COVE, which is located just 25 minutes away from the city’s central district, is among the recent addition to the city’s unprecedentedly growing land development scene. Different though from other premier communities which usually perch on hills, this proposed 15.80-hectare residential enclave brags of its long stretch of beachfront. With a clubhouse, basketball court, playground and an infinity pool, one need not go out of the cozy confines of the community to experience the heat, the wind and the waves of the tropics. A plus is its five-minute distance from the Apo Golf and Country Club. Undeniably an irresistible find for those whose idea of vacation and living is frolic and fun.

Other property facts :

Developer : Filinvest Land, Inc.
Target dev’t completion : 2009
Start of house construction : 2008
Average lot cuts : Bet 144 and 327 square meters (Bet. 1550 and 3519 sq. ft.)
Price per square meter : Regular : Bet. 5200.00 and 5600.00 Pesos; Beachfront : 6000.00 Pesos
Approx. % of lots sold todate : 69 % (150/218 lots, Phase 1) since last quarter 2006; Architecture : French Riviera
Proposed facilities : Community clubhouse, open basketball court, playground, pool; Travel time to airport : Approx. 40 minutes.[/QUOTE]

Helpful Links
Vicinity Map
Site Development Plan
Project Features
Lot Rates
Photos
Contact us

Project Features

24-Hour Security
Perimeter Fence
Beach View

Facilities

Sewage Treatment Facility
Efficient Drainage, Power & Water
Distribution System

Take a spot and grab the chance of getting the benefits of these superiro amenities:
Clubhouse
Entrance Gate & Guardhouse with Themed Wall
Infinity Pool
Pool Gazebo with Shower & Viewdeck
Basketball Court
Children's Playground
Fully Landscaped Open Spaces
Beach Volleyball Area & Picnic Huts
Tai-Chi Area

Area:
·15.8 Hectares

Site Description:
·Relatively flat
·terrain

Concept:
·French-Riviera inspired subd.

Typical Lot Cuts:
·144 sq.m. (12x12)
·196 sq.m. (14x14)
·225 sq.m. (15x15)

Inventory:
·Phase 1 – 165 units
·Phase 2 – 123 units
·Phase 3 – 113 units
·TOTAL: 401 units

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:32 AM

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Cabantian, Buhangin District, Davao City
Sta. Lucia Realty

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Subdivision Features:
· Only 15 minutes from Metro Davao
· Accessible from Davao International Airport
· Exclusive community with 24-hour security
· First class features and amenities
· Low monthly amortization
· Guaranteed high value appreciation

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Subdivision Amenities:
· Multi-purpose (with swimming pool, basketball court, tennis court)
· Fully landscaped entrance gate with guardhouse
· Full concrete roads, curbs, and gutters
· Underground drainage system
· Complete electrical facilities
· Centralized water system

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:38 AM

ECO4000
Ecowest Drive, Ecoland, Matina District, Davao City
DM Consunji Inc.

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A very successful GROUND BREAKING of the first 5-storey ECOLAND4000 RESIDENCE CONDOMINIUM beside SM City Mall, Davao City, last February 17, 2007 (SATURDAY), (please see actual photos of the ground breaking ceremony below)

50-units each building. Building A will be constructed first, mostly known as the 'Osaka' building.

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We give 10% discount on the first few reservations, take this chance. Foreigners can own condominium units. Thus, this property would really be a big hit in the realestate market of Davao City considering this would be the first residential condominium in Davao.

We give 7.5% discount if paid in SPOT CASH on top of the promo discount of 10% which is until further notice.

Unit No. 303
Area (sqm) : 42
Balcony Area(sqm) : 4.84
Drying Cage Area (sqm): 7
Total Area (sqm) : 53.84

List Price : Php 1,999,157.72
(10% discount - PROMO until further notice (199,915.77))

Purchase Price : Php 1,799,241.95

Option 1 - SPOT CASH
If Spot Cash (within 7days), discount of 7.5% (134,943.15)
Reservation Fee (50,000.00)
Spot Cash Payment due in 7days Php 1,614,298.80

If Spot Cash (within 30days), discount of 4% (71,969.68)
Reservation Fee (50,000.00)
Spot Cash Payment due in 30 days Php1,677,272.27

Option 2 - 5% Downpayment, Balance in 1 Year
5% Downpayment Php 89,962.10
95% Balance Php 1,709,279.85
1 year, 6% int. pa Php 147,111.56

Option 3 - 10% Downpayment in 3 months
10% Downpayment Php 287,878.71
a. with 7.5% discount on DP Php (21,590.90)
Net Downpayment after reservation fee Php 216,287.81
OR, DP can be paid in 3 equal months Php 72,095.94

90% balance for ammortization Php 1,151,514.85
1 years, 7% Php 99,636.78
2 years, 16.5% Php 56,657.29
3 years, 17% Php 41,054.65
5 years, 18% Php 29,240.88
7 years, 18.5% Php 24,540.97
10 years, 19% Php 21,495.56

Option 4 - 20% Downpayment in 3 months
20% Downpayment Php 359,848.39
a. with 7.5% discount on DP (26,988.63) Reservation (50,000.00) Net Downpayment after reservation fee Php 282,859.76
OR, DP can be paid in 3 equal months Php 94,286.59

80% balance for ammortization Php 1,439,393.56
1 years, 7% Php 123,883.42
2 years, 16.5% Php 70,821.62
3 years, 17% Php 51,318.27
5 years, 18% Php 35,772.67
7 years, 18.5% Php 30,252.89
10 years, 19% Php 26,400.92

Option 5 - 30% Downpayment in 3 months
30% Downpayment Php 539,772.58
a. with 7.5% discount on DP (40,482.94) Reservation (50,000.00) Net Downpayment after reservation fee Php 449,289.64
OR, DP can be paid in 3 equal months Php 149,763.21

70% balance for ammortization Php 1,259,469.36
1 years, 7% Php 108,397.99
2 years, 16.5% Php 60,768.64
3 years, 17% Php 43,659.88
5 years, 18% Php 30,627.90
7 years, 18.5% Php 26,103.51
10 years, 19% Php 22,693.75

*Price Subject to Change without prior notice
Post-dated checks required for the DP & Balance of Payment
Capital Gain Tax - Seller's Account
Doc Stamps Tax, Transfer Fee, Registration & Misc. Fees - Buyer's Account

Reservation fee of Php 50,000 per unit only, non-refundable. You can pay the reservation fee and other term payments thru bank to bank, details to follow.
Total of 42 parking lot spaces in the ground floor, each parking lot is 12.25sqm in area, prices below:

Class Regular - Php 240,240.24, spot cash price is Php 200,000
Class Superior - Php 258,258.26, spot cash, price is Php 215,000
Class Prime - Php 276,276.28, spot cash, price is Php 230,000

**Not all units have balcony, thus in making a reservation, please specify if you prefer with balcony or not.

PRICE RANGES :
5th Floor
2BR, 1TB, area-42sqm, inner unit, no balcony, with drying cage
Spot Cash : Php 1,450,700

4th Floor
2BR, 1TB, area-51sqm, END UNIT with balcony, with drying cage
Spot Cash : Php 1,950,116

4th Floor
2BR, 1TB, area-42sqm, inner unit, with balcony, with drying cage
Spot Cash : Php 1,592,452

2nd Floor
3BR, 2TB, area-93sqm, END UNIT, with balcony, with drying cage
Spot Cash: Php 3,672,424

FOREIGNERS CAN GET MANY UNIT AS THEY WANT!

Requirements:
1. Filled up Buyer's Information Sheet (attachment #1&2)
2. signed Unilateral Offer to Purchase (attachment #3)
3. Reservation Fee of P50,000
4. Tax Identification Number (i can get 1 for you if you do not have)
5. CTC or Residence Certificate (i can get 1 for if you do not have)
6. Birth/ Marriage Certificate
7. Photocopy of passport and 2x2 ID pictures (2pcs)
8. Post Dated Checks to cover for Down payment and amortization

For Overseas Workers:
1. Contract of Employment

Condominium Specifications:
(Important Notice: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice)

Floor Finishes
**Living, Dining & Kitchen
- Ceramic Tiles with Baseboard
**Bedrooms
- Wood Parquet with Baseboard
**Toilets
- Unglazed Ceramic Tiles

Wall Finishes
**Interior Walls
- Painted plain cement finish
**Toilet
- Painted plain cement finish above tiles

Ceiling Finishes
**Living, Dining, Kitchen, Bedroom, & Stairwell
- Painted plain cement finish

**Toilets
- Painted gypsum board ceiling
Kitchen Area
**Granite finish kitchen countertop with complete cabinet system

Doors
**Entrance / Main Door
- Solid core panel door on metal jamb with aluminum screen door
**Bedroom Door
- Hollow core panel type door on metal jamb
**Toilet Door
- PVC hollow core flush type door on PVC jamb

Windows
**Aluminum framed glass panels with insect screen

Finishing Hardware
**Cylindrical lockset for main entry and bedrooms;
**Cylindrical privacy lockset for toilet and bath doors

*Toilet Fixtures - ‘HGC’ or approved equiv.
*Toilet Exhaust - ‘Broan’ or approved equiv
*Kitchen Sink - ‘Teka’ or approved equiv.
*Lavatory - ‘HGC’ or approved equiv.
*Shower Faucet & Fittings - ‘China’ or approved equiv.
*Soap / Toilet Paper Holder -‘China’ or approved equiv.

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:42 AM

SOUTH PACIFIC GOLF AND LEISURE ESTATES
Catalunan Pequeño, Tugbok District, Davao City
Sta. Lucia Realty

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South Pacific Golf

More than just a place, it is a way of life.

A picturesque community in Catalunan Pequeño, Davao, South Pacific brings another first to the region as it successfully combines the exciting sport of golf, the fun beach experience and the relaxed country club atmosphere in one glorious getaway.

Get into the action in its 18-hole golf course designed by world-renowned Arnold Palmer. Or frolick in the sun with your choice of beach activity in South Pacific's Bali Hai Beach Club. And at the end of another fun-filled day, sit back, relax and enjoy the view in the company of your family and friends at its multi-purpose clubhouse or in one of its furnished villas. Perfect endings to perfect days at South Pacific.

Features & Amenities

Golf Club

• Multi-purpose Clubhouse
• Cemented Sidewalks with Promenade Trees
• Tennis Court
• Underground Drainage System
• Landscaped Entrance Gate with Guardhouse
• Picnic Grounds
• Basketball Court
• Swimming Pool
• Mercury Lamps along the Road
• Centralized Interrelated Water System with Overhead Tank
• Electrical Facilities>
• 8,10,12-meter-wide Concrete Roads
• 18-hole Full-length Golf Course (Arnold Palmer Golf Course)
• Cemented Curbs and Gutters

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Residential Features & Amenities
Multi-purpose clubhouse
Basketball court
Picnic grounds
Swimming pool
Landscaped entrance gate with guardhouse
Underground drainage system
Cemented sidewalks with promenade trees
Centralized interrelated water system with overhead tanks
Cemented curbs
8-, 10-, 12-meter wide concrete roads
Mercury lamps along the roads
Electrical facilities

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Bali Hai Beach Club Features & Amenities
Swimming pool with gazebo
Volleyball beach court
Open basketball court
Playground
Fully furnished villas
Picnic tables

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:47 AM

ALTA MONTE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES
Bo. Tigatto, Buhangin District, Davao City
Sta. Lucia Realty

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A 14-hectare subdivision which is located in Tigatto, Buhangin District. It has complete features and amenities and is near Davao City's commercial and business centers.

Alta Monte is a perfect place to build future dream home a 10 minute will take you to important establishments such as malls, hospitals and airport.

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Features & Amenities
Multi-purpose clubhouse
Swimming pool
Open tennis court
Landscaped entrance gate with guardhouse
Underground storm drainage system
Perimeter wall
Concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
Centralized water system with overhead tank and deep well
8 - 12 meter wide concrete road
Complete electrical facilities

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davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 09:52 AM

CIUDAD VERDE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES
Maa Diversion Road, Maa, Davao City
Sta. Lucia Realty

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Subdivision Features:
· Community clubhouse (with basketball and child-friendly swimming pool)
· Accessible from Davao International Airport
· Landscaped enrance gate with guardhouse
· Family picnic park
· Biking and jgging lane
· First class features and amenities

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Sample Computation:
Lot Size (sqm) 150
Price per sqm (php) Php 4,000.00
Total Contract Price Php 600,000.00

Scheme #1
15% DP Php 90,000
Less: Reservation fee Php 10,000.00
Net Downpayment Php 80,000.00

85% Balance Php 510,000

5-year payment term
1st year NO INTEREST Php 8,500
2nd-5th year at 18% (.02938) Php 11,987.04

10-year payment term
1st year NO INTEREST Php 4,250
2nd-10th year at 18% (.01876) Php 8, 610.84

Scheme #2
20% - 50% Outright Downpayment
20% Downpayment Php 120,000
Less 10% if paid in 7 days Php 12,000
Net Downpayment Php 108,000 80% Balance Php 480,000
Monthly ammortization in 2 years Php 20,000

Scheme #3
51% - 90% Cash Payment
60% Downpayment Php 360,000
Less 12% if paid in 7 days Php 43,200
Net payment Php 316,800 40% Balance Php 240,000
Monthly ammortization in 2 years Php 10,000
NO INTEREST

10% retention upon issuance of title if 90% CASH PAYMENT is availed

Scheme #4
No reservation fee, no downpayment
TCP payable in 2 years no interest
Monthly Ammortization Php 25,000

tj_brewed

June 14th, 2007, 09:54 AM

^^ Ocean Cove is the one being developed by Filinvest right?

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Le Jardin de Villa Abrille

Maa Road, Maa, Davao City

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The newest residential community located just in downtown Davao City . Walking distance to NCCC Mall. A home that is accessible to your needs right in the heart of Davao City . Developed by FILINVEST, Inc. which is one of the leading and stable Realestate Developer in the Philippines , we deliver what we will promise.

Landscaped Grand Entrance
24 hours security
Perimeter fence
10 meters wide concrete roads
underground draining system
3minutes to Ateneo De Davao University, Matina
3 minutes to University of Mindanao, Matina
5minutes to Bankerohan Wet Market
5minutes to SM City Mall

Country Clubhouse
Swimming pool
Basketball & Tennis Court
Parks & 3Playground

Price per sqm as of December 5, 2006 (until further notice)
A (Perimeter lots) P8,200/sqm
B (Regular lots) P8,300/sqm
C (Main Road lots / corner lots / regular lots near Courtyard) P8,500/sqm
D (Main Road corner lots / lots near Amenity Area / main road lots near open space) P8,700/sqm
E (Main Road corner lots near open spaces) P8,900/sqm
F (Commercial lots) P16,000/sqm –SOLD LOTS

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davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 10:15 AM

^^ Ocean Cove is the one being developed by Filinvest right?

Sorry bro, no idea..i'll research on it...:)

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 10:18 AM

^

You're right bro TJ, it's developed by Filinvest..

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 10:20 AM

NOVA TIERRA VILLAGE
Lanang, Davao City
Santos Land

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Formerly Maharlika Village, comprising of 61.3 hectares intended for residential and commercial purposes. This was the first venture in real estate development. The 2nd phase of the project was converted into low cost housing catering to SSS and GSIS members.

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 10:24 AM

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Matina Pangi, Matina District, Davao City
Santos Land

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Located at Bo. Matina Pangi, Davao City with an area 31.6377 hectares presently being developed into two (2) phases for affordable and economic and class A housing units.

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Lot Area: 224 sq.m
Floor Area: 71.80 sq.m.
3 Bedrooms
2 Toilet & Baths
Php 3,080,000.00

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· View the site development map
Lot Area: 243 sq.m
Floor Area: 67.50
3 Bedrooms
2 Toilet & Baths
Php 3,100,000.00

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 11:21 AM

^^ parang na ubos mo na, anyway mga secret lang ang ipopost ko :D

Do you know about the latest Real Estate Buzz in Davao?

* It's about the hottest subdivision in Davao.
* Accessible via the Broadcast Avenue in Shrine Hills and the Ma-a Road.
* Gives a nice view overlooking the Davao City, the Davao Gulf and the city lights at night.

The name is Positano Subdivision. It is the latest high-end development from the company that brought us the successful Solariega and Toscana Projects.

Be among the first to reserve in this high potential investment project. Residential lots are currently selling at bargain prices. Price will increase anytime soon. Don't let this opportunity just pass by. Inquire from us and invest in Positano while the properties are still at its lowest price and while good lot locations are still available.

Positano Subdivision in Shrine Hills and Ma-a Davao City

After the success of the Solariega and the Toscana Subdivisions comes another project that you would definitely love to invest. Named Positano Subdivision, it is located in Shrine Hills and provides a nice view of the Davao City center without being too far it. It will have two entrance gates: one is accessible via the Broadcast Avenue leading to the GMA Networks Tower and the other along the Ma-a Road. This high-end community will have features and amenities that are truly wonderful to match the highland living.

Residential lots at Positano currently sells at bargain price. View the sample computation.
Amenities and Features

* The Serenity Park (includes forest reserve area, meditation gardens, flower and vegetable farms, picnic groves and gazebos)
* Multi-purpose Clubhouse for Social Functions
* Recreational Facilities (Swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, energy parks, children's playground)
* Secured Entrance Gates
* 18-meter wide main road
* perimeter and enclave wall
* Complete power and water facilities
* Telephone and cable ready facilities
* underground storm drainage system

Accessibility:

* 4 km from Downtown Davao
* 2.5 km from the Matina Junction
* 11 km from the airport
* 2 km to NCCC Mall
* 3.5 km to SM City Davao
* 3.5 km to Bankerohan Market
* 2.4 km to Matina Town Square
* 2.4 km to Ateneo de Davao Highschool
* 2.4 km to University of Mindanao Matina Campus
* 2.4 km to St Paul's Church
* 3.5 km to Davao Doctor's Hospital

Residential lots at Positano currently sells at bargain price. View the sample computation.

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 11:28 AM

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After working your way upwards the world, you deserve something for your efforts. So indulge yourself in the only reward that makes sense: a beautiful home that increases in value every year.

An Italian-themed community, Toscana is Crown Communities latest development and Solariega's sister project. Toscana is a dream come true for those who want to live their hard earned dreams. This is where your special investment will yield great returns for years to come.

Read or post reviews of the Toscana Subdivision.

Vicinity Map of Toscana

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Vicinity Map Toscana Subdivision in Talomo, Davao City Features & Amenities

* Grand Entrance with Guard House
* Swimming Pool
* Children's Playground
* Tennis and Basketball Courts
* Clubhouse
* Spacious Parks

View Sample Computation for Lot-only Property
Other Details

* Min Lot Area : 110 sq m
* Max Lot Area : 402 sq m
* Lot Price : PhP 4,100 / sq m and up (depends on lot category)

House And Lot Package

* Carolea
* Dritta

Note :
House and Lot Packages are available only on special lot blocks name The Fields of Toscana. Lot-Only Units are available on a different set of blocks refered to as The Trails of Toscana.

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 11:39 AM

-dp-

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 12:17 PM

...kahit sa Holiday, punong puno ng mga Koreans, Japons and other foreign nationals. Kasa-kasama pati kanilang mga anak. Yung ibang nga elderlies, doon pa nagpapraktis ng golf...:)

Seoul-Manila-Davao flights to promote Davao as golf haven

Davao City’s tourism sector is cashing in on the emerging Korean and Chinese markets by promoting the city as a golf destination.

“We have been promoting the city as a honeymoon destination especially for Koreans but our golf facilities is one thing that the city can be proud of,” Davao Tourism Association president Art Boncato said.

He said Davao is one of the preferred golf destinations in the Philippines because of the general peacefulness of the area and the lack of traffic compared to Manila and Cebu.

Japanese and Korean golfers who find Japanese courses very expensive trek to the city because of its golf courses.

Davao has six golf facilities including the Andrew’s Driving Range in Shrine Hills, the 18-hole Apo Golf and Country Club in Dumoy and Lanang Country Club in Lanang, the Davao City Golf Club in Matina, Ranchos Palos Verdes in Buhangin and Golf Masters Sports Club in Maa.

Boncato said golf is one of the major attractions of Davao City especially for the Korean market but it has not really taken off because of the lack of direct flights between Davao and Korea.

The launch of the Philippine Airlines flight between Seoul, Korea and Manila with connecting flights to Davao City on December 16 this year will bring in the Korean tourists to the city’s golf clubs.

The Seoul-Manila (connecting Davao) flights is on its trial run and will be serviced by PAL’s Airbus 320.

A charter flight courtesy of Air Macau will also service the Macau-Seoul-Davao destination. The charter flight will start on January 3, 2007.(lovely a. carillo)

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reancorbz84

June 14th, 2007, 01:38 PM

NEW CHOWKING BRANCH IN SAN PEDRO STREET
LAPIT NA MAGOPEN....

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SENXA MEJO HANAP

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 03:10 PM

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dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 03:21 PM

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“PTA Ground”, a 7 hectare sports area at the heart of Davao City, Philippines that has been the venue of athletic competitions and public activities has lately become idle as the city government pondered on its future as it plans to set up an athletic ground outside the center of the city.

Recently a decision was made to convert it into a nature park, the brainchild of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as he patterned it after the 843-acre Central Park in New York City. The Human Development International lauds the decision of the Mayor to establish a mini forest park in the center of the city amidst bustling traffic and tall buildings for it will give people the opportnunity to commune with nature in the very heart of the city. Further instill a high state of public consciousness on the need to protect and preserve the environment. This project is part of the Mayor’s all out effort to bring a “people centered and ecologically balanced development” in the city as it grows to become a great bustling metropolis in the country and in the East Asian Growth Area comprising of countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and others. It is the largest city in the world in point of area and endowed with nature’s
beauty and resources making it not only a food basket but also an important tourist destination.

The mayor said big trees from other areas can be transported and planted in the projected nature park called "balling". The city government is determined to pursue this P70 Million project which will be a model for other cities to follow. It is expected that planting of the big trees will be finished by the year end.

Ian Jon Mendoza, HDI Philippines Executive Director and Ambassador of the Call to Save the Mountains of the World lauded the City Mayor for the remarkable project. Mendoza said, that said undertaking supplements the Call to Save the Mountains of the World done at Mt. Apo, Philippines last February 25, 2003 which the mayor himself has supported - a Davao Initiative that has become a global movement

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Topmost Right: Shows trees being installed as an initial step in converting the newly elevated area.
Bottom: The Central Park in New York City from
which the idea was patterned by the City Mayor

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dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 03:31 PM

CALL RE-ECHOED AT MT. APO

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Eric Demafeliz, Youth Ambassador of the Call to Save the Mountains based in New York and studying at Brown University at Rhode Island joined his counterparts in the Philippines - Ian Jon Mendoza and Marc Collins Colinares, in a thrust to further heighten the momentum of the call at Mount Apo, Philippines where it was made in 2002.

Demafeliz together with HDI Team headed by Merwin Mingo, Board of Director climbed Mount Apo last October 19-22, 2006 with the support of Nilo Rivera, Chief of Protected Areas and Wildlife of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Municipality of Santa Cruz and the City of Digos of Davao del Sur. The Youth Ambassadors had the opportunity to interact with local people at the last hinterland sitio of Culan where the group made camp before their ascent on the peak.

Despite heavy rains and fallen trees and branches that blocked the trail caused by recent typhoon, the team together with climbers from the Municipal ity of Santa Cruz cleared and make trails for the upcoming national climb and to re-echo the call.

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dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 03:32 PM

WawaY[625]

June 14th, 2007, 03:35 PM

WHOAW! kahapon lang halos di pa ganyan itsura ng Chowking San Pedro ah..bigla na lang nagkaganyan

anyway, watched TV patrol kanina and yes confirmed na ang Matina-Pangi Flyover

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 03:36 PM

KulasKusgan

June 14th, 2007, 03:48 PM

^

Bahala na basta "behaved" lang sila he he. Lusob mga hapon at Koreano! You'll get your money's worth in Davao!! :)

napansin nako dati ang mga koreans nga nagaanhi sa davao mga arogante pero lately puros buotan na ang nagatransact sa ako. siguro gi-briefing sila daan para dili maihaw diri sa davao.

btw, first time nako nakakaon og korean nga pagkaon last week pirte kahalang. nabati nako ang kahalang gikan sa baba hangtud sa tiyan hangtud sa lubot.

KulasKusgan

June 14th, 2007, 03:50 PM

;13720792']
anyway, watched TV patrol kanina and yes confirmed na ang Matina-Pangi Flyover

i guess the budget allocated for ulas flyover was transferred to matina-pangi.

dinabaw

June 14th, 2007, 03:57 PM

napansin nako dati ang mga koreans nga nagaanhi sa davao mga arogante pero lately puros buotan na ang nagatransact sa ako. siguro gi-briefing sila daan para dili maihaw diri sa davao.

btw, first time nako nakakaon og korean nga pagkaon last week pirte kahalang. nabati nako ang kahalang gikan sa baba hangtud sa tiyan hangtud sa lubot.

sa una naka tilaw ang intsik sa akong bayaw kay arogante pud didto sila sa east-west bank pero way kaya iyang kung fu......

kanang na bati ni mo kulas alom na as in almoranas :lol:

WawaY[625]

June 14th, 2007, 04:51 PM

hmm na miss hinuon nako mukaon sa koreatown :D

Rall

June 14th, 2007, 05:37 PM

I was just wandering how many flights arrive sa Davao...
I got this from the net

Airlines Serving Davao Airport

Cebu Pacific
Philippine Airlines
Air Philippines
Silk Air
Asian Spirit
Sriwijaya

Cebu Pacific Air
Davao to Manila 5 daily flights
Davao to Cebu 3 daily flights
Davao to Zamboanga 3 flights a week

Philippine Airlines
Davao to Manila 5 daily flights

Air Philippines
Davao to Manila 2 daily flights
Davao to Cebu 1 daily flight

Silk Air
Davao to Singapore 1 daily flight
Davao to Cebu 1 daily flight

Asian Spirit
Davao to Clark Field 1 daily flight
Davao to Koror 1 daily flight

Sriwijaya
Davao to Manado 1 daily flight.

http://www.farecompare.com/flights/Davao_Airport-DVO/airport.html

Rall

June 14th, 2007, 05:52 PM

200 Liceo de Cagayan nursing students in Samal island hopping
Published : 2007-06-13

TWO hundred nursing students from the Liceo de Cagayan of Cagayan de Oro City enjoyed their island hopping last Saturday at the Island Garden City of Samal.

They were accompanied by Level Coordinator Dolores Mercado and their clinical instructors John Erman Obidos, Gladys Seno, Maylinda oro, Remedios Jacalan, Marineta Pantanosas, Hazzelel Tabalda, Mc Michael Daan, Allan Jimenez, Richmon Delicana, Roberto Alli III, Joel Defensor, Fatima Tanzo, Louie Pacamalan, Rey Ronald Solde and Vincent Labininay.

They boarded three motorized boats owned by the Wind and Wave Davao, which has the biggest fleet in Mindanao .

“Chada (beautiful)!” said Sir Obidos, who has even been with the past island hopping of the nursing department since late last year.

“It has always been okay with WAWD. You feel comfortable with their crew because they really know their job,” Obidos said.

Obidos said their students and fellow CIs also enjoyed the beautiful white sand beaches and clear blue waters at the different resorts.

They first went to the Coral Garden for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking and later proceeded to Babusanta Beach Resort to take their lunch and enjoy some games like the Miss Gay and Miss Bikini contests.

And then they went to Isla Cristina for more swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.

They later went around the Talikud Island passing by Isla Reta, Samal Casino, BFAR fish cages, Samal Dream Resort, Kembali Resort, Kaputian and to the world-famous Pearl Farm Beach Resort and its nearby Malipano Island and Wishing Island .

CI Mohammed Canlor and his two female students got the better fun and experience when they tried the intro dive conducted by dive master July Ramos, who was assisted by Lenith Fordan of WAWD.

“Mas nag-enjoy talaga kami kasi nakapag scuba diving pa kami,” said Canlor, who is accompanying their students for more than a month for a training at a local hospital in Davao City .

Liceo de Cagayan will again be bringing back another batch of nursing students next month.

“Chada man gud dire!” he said.

WAWD, the only PADI Dive Center in Mindanao, also offers different dive courses aside from intro dive and boat rentals. It also has jetskis, banana boat, speedboat, windsurfing, wakeboarding, sunset cruise and kayaking.

For inquiry, visit the WAWD main office at PPA Building , Sta. Ana Wharf or call tel. nos. 300-DiVE or 305-DiVE.

Rall

June 14th, 2007, 05:54 PM

To Market,To Market
DAVAO CITY — If you are a first-timer here — if, let’s say, you don’t have any idea about this city except its tough-talking mayor, the beaches, the white sand — try visiting the public markets, where you will discover this metropolis’s naked allure. Try it — and you will find the ingenuity of a people trying to eke out a living, the prices that are lower compared to those in air-conditioned malls, the luscious fruits on the stands, the fresh flowers lining up the sidewalks, greeting you with their warmth.

The ‘Ukay-Ukay’ Hunt
DAVAO CITY — Shopping malls are aplenty in Davao City. But for those who are on a tight budget or do not want to be caught wearing the same outfit as the next person in the jeepney, there are alternative places to shop. One of these are the ukay-ukay (used clothes) stores. “Ukay-ukay” is a Visayan term that means to rummage.

Tudaya’s Allure
TUDAYA, Davao del Sur — The height and power of Tudaya Falls can leave you awed and breathless. It has a way of making you forget the difficulties of going there, when you trudged the hills, crossed the rivers, slipped on the muddy road and sprained a hand and tortured your butt. Tudaya Falls makes you realize it was all worth the trouble.

White Water
Adventure at Sibulan
SIBULAN, Davao del Sur — For the adventurous soul who dares brave the strong, harsh waters of a running river, there’s always the whitewater tubing facility in this village, in Darong town, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, to check out. The tubing facility is located inside the Ayala compound, a 700-hectare coconut plantation owned by the Ayala-Zobels.

Take a Hike
DAVAO CITY — If living the city life in Davao may lose some of its appeal and excitement after sometime, retreating to the boondocks might be a good alternative. The surrounding areas of metro Davao have much to offer. To the northwest and southwest of the city are the mountains and hills of Calinan and Toril, which are set with long trails, rough terrains and both short and long climbs that are sure to delight the hiking enthusiast.

Davao’s
Dive Spots
DAVAO CITY — If you are looking for fun and exciting aqua-sport here, scuba diving is one of the options. There are several dive sites in the Davao Gulf, which are only 45 minutes to 120 minutes away from the city proper. You can choose from the following dive spots: Ligid Islad, Aundanao, Tagbobo, Pangubatan, Mushroom Rock, Paet Point, Coral Garden, Isla Reta, Talisay Wall, Angel’s Cave, Mansud Wall, Malipano Island, Pearl Farm, Punta del Sol, and Paradise Island.

How Davao
Became ‘Little Tokyo’
DAVAO CITY – On a wall in one of the galleries of the Davao Museum has an interesting exhibit on how Davao became a city.
Accordingly, Davao became a city out of fear of Japanese control. The account says that “during the constitutional convention in 1934, one delegate in the person of Pantaleon Pelayo Sr. denounced the control of Japanese in Davao and their unlimited acquisition of land.

http://davaotoday.com/2006/04/10/special-report-destination-davao/

Rall

June 14th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Coffee Dream in Damosa Gateway

Yesterday morning, I was meeting a friend for coffee at Coffee Dream in Damosa Gateway in Davao, and I happened to notice a new Restaurant there. It caught my eye because they had a big sign out front saying that they were offering “greaseless chicken,” all you can eat for P80. Hey, that’s less than $2 for all the chicken you can eat! Sounds interesting. Well, after my meeting, I went home and picked up Feyma and we went out for lunch to try the place out! Our son, Chris also came along!

Well, when we entered the place I noticed that it was crowded with people, I guess such a great deal on the chicken will draw people in! In addition to the crowd, we noticed how nice the place was, it’s really an upscale ambiance that you feel in the place. It’s well decorated, the aircon is cool, and it just feels good to be there. The staff was friendly, and brought us a menu right away, and asked if we wanted to try their endless chicken lunch. We said that we would, but also looked at the menu and chose a couple of appetizers to start off with. We had some little pizza pies (sorry I don’t remember the exact name, but “pizza” was part of the name) and they were excellent! As a matter of fact, they were so good that we went for a second order of them! We also tried their onion rings which were great as well. When the chicken came, it was also superb! For such a low price, I didn’t expect it to be nearly that good. I am not sure why it is called “greaseless” because it was deep friend, and puddle of grease was under the chicken, but other places here also have “greaseless” chicken which is the same. I suppose it’s some kind of local use of the word. It was what I expected, let’s say that.

One thing that really impressed me was that the drinks were ICE cold! Probably the coldest drinks that I’ve found at any restaurant in town, which I like a lot! Only negative on the drinks is that they only had two diet cokes in the house, and although I wanted to order another, it wasn’t available. My son had a regular coke, and it was also the last one available. They need to beef up their supply of drinks a bit. I ended up drinking water, which didn’t make them any extra money!

Another thing that is severely lacking is the service. It took a LONG time to get the food. Even paying the bill took about 15 minutes. There were three waiters in the place, and a ton of customers. On top of that, the place is new, so I expect that they are still “getting the hang of it” and working out kinks. I hope that the service improves, because I certainly intend to go back and enjoy their delicious food again in the future.

Although I’m not a real beer drinker, I noticed that they were offering San Miguels on a special deal, if you bought 5 you got another 2 for free. Not bad!

Give Q Resto a try if you are in Davao! I recommend it. Tell them that Mindanao Bob sent you!

http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=2087

Rall

June 14th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Holiday Gym and Spa host Aero Marathon at GMall
By Jon Develos Published : 2007-06-13

Holiday Gym and Spa will host an aerobics marathon and mini fitness challenge on June 30 at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

The competition also presented by Puma is open to all fitness enthusiasts from ages 16 years-old and above.

Fitness instructor Cocoy Malbog along with Anthony Chuang and Rose Corsino of the organizing Holiday Gym and Spa bared yesterday that the event is designed to encourage people to get fit and to stay in shape.

“For any purchase at the Puma Store in Gaisano Mall, a costumer will already be entitled to join the I’m Going: Puma Fitness Challenge on that day at 10 a.m. In addition, the activity will be graced by sexy actress Joyce Jimenez, who will be joining in the expert division of the aerobics marathon,” Corsino said.

Gym enthusiasts who have current gym memberships are also qualified to join. Registration fee for gym members is P200.

“All they have to do is fill out the registration form at the Puma Store at the Gaisano Mall and present their gym membership ID or certification,” added Malbog.

The aerobics marathon will have two major divisions - the expert and the novice class. Fitness instructors from the Holiday Gym & Spa will serve as the presenters for the aero marathon which will have two hours duration for the expert division and an hour and 30 minutes for the novice class with periodic water breaks.

On the other hand, the mini fitness challenge will have four different events. “Participants for this competition will get to choose only 2 challenges or events,” said Corsino.

Cash prizes will be at stake for the winners as well as gift certificates from Puma and the Holiday Gym & Spa.

The deadline for registration will be on June 29 at 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, Holiday Gym and Spa will also host a Belly Dancing Workshop with Manila’s Gina Jane Grey on July 20 to 22.

Rall

June 14th, 2007, 06:14 PM

...

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Coffee Dream in Damosa Gateway
By: Bob Martin

Yesterday morning, I was meeting a friend for coffee at Coffee Dream in Damosa Gateway in Davao, and I happened to notice a new Restaurant there. It caught my eye because they had a big sign out front saying that they were offering “greaseless chicken,” all you can eat for P80. Hey, that’s less than $2 for all the chicken you can eat! Sounds interesting. Well, after my meeting, I went home and picked up Feyma and we went out for lunch to try the place out! Our son, Chris also came along!

Well, when we entered the place I noticed that it was crowded with people, I guess such a great deal on the chicken will draw people in! In addition to the crowd, we noticed how nice the place was, it’s really an upscale ambiance that you feel in the place. It’s well decorated, the aircon is cool, and it just feels good to be there. The staff was friendly, and brought us a menu right away, and asked if we wanted to try their endless chicken lunch. We said that we would, but also looked at the menu and chose a couple of appetizers to start off with. We had some little pizza pies (sorry I don’t remember the exact name, but “pizza” was part of the name) and they were excellent! As a matter of fact, they were so good that we went for a second order of them! We also tried their onion rings which were great as well. When the chicken came, it was also superb! For such a low price, I didn’t expect it to be nearly that good. I am not sure why it is called “greaseless” because it was deep friend, and puddle of grease was under the chicken, but other places here also have “greaseless” chicken which is the same. I suppose it’s some kind of local use of the word. It was what I expected, let’s say that.

One thing that really impressed me was that the drinks were ICE cold! Probably the coldest drinks that I’ve found at any restaurant in town, which I like a lot! Only negative on the drinks is that they only had two diet cokes in the house, and although I wanted to order another, it wasn’t available. My son had a regular coke, and it was also the last one available. They need to beef up their supply of drinks a bit. I ended up drinking water, which didn’t make them any extra money!

Another thing that is severely lacking is the service. It took a LONG time to get the food. Even paying the bill took about 15 minutes. There were three waiters in the place, and a ton of customers. On top of that, the place is new, so I expect that they are still “getting the hang of it” and working out kinks. I hope that the service improves, because I certainly intend to go back and enjoy their delicious food again in the future.

Although I’m not a real beer drinker, I noticed that they were offering San Miguels on a special deal, if you bought 5 you got another 2 for free. Not bad!

Give Q Resto a try if you are in Davao! I recommend it. Tell them that Mindanao Bob sent you!

http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=2087

originally posted by Rall at the Davao thread..

Rajah_Soliman

June 14th, 2007, 06:42 PM

Hey Rall, can you take some pictures of the gallery... thanks :cheers:

How Davao
Became ‘Little Tokyo’
DAVAO CITY – On a wall in one of the galleries of the Davao Museum has an interesting exhibit on how Davao became a city.
Accordingly, Davao became a city out of fear of Japanese control. The account says that “during the constitutional convention in 1934, one delegate in the person of Pantaleon Pelayo Sr. denounced the control of Japanese in Davao and their unlimited acquisition of land.

http://davaotoday.com/2006/04/10/special-report-destination-davao/

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 06:49 PM

^

I guess there's still a handful of them I haven't posted yet...

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 06:54 PM

MONTERITZ CLASSIC ESTATES
Maa Diversion Road, Maa, Davao City
Robern Development Corporation

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Perched atop Davao City's foremost residential zone, MONTERITZ CLASSIC ESTATES is Davao's Premier Address - a unique package of lifestyle, convenience, good investment and picturesque views.

right here, right now
The Monteritz Classic Estates, a 45-hectare residential enclave being developed by Robern Development Corporation is home not only to the Monteritz Sports and Leisure Axis but also to The Hemingway Place Luxury Townhouses. At a near 90 percent completion rate, it has become Davao's classiest residential address with all of its neighborhoods now ready to occupancy.

ALL THE RIGHT REASONS
to move up to MonteRitz

Perched atop Davao City's foremost residential zone, MONTERITZ CLASSIC ESTATES is Davao's Premier Address - a unique package of lifestyle, convenience, good investment and picturesque views.

right here, right now
The Monteritz Classic Estates, a 45-hectare residential enclave being developed by Robern Development Corporation is home not only to the Monteritz Sports and Leisure Axis but also to The Hemingway Place Luxury Townhouses. At a near 90 percent completion rate, it has become Davao's classiest residential address with all of its neighborhoods now ready to occupancy.

Complete Amenities

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Monteritz's twin clubhouse buildings can accommodate a wide range of activities - from simple tete-a-tete and casual parties, to formal business meetings or grand ballroom affairs.

The Monteritz Sports Axis presents endless opportunities to pump irons, play ball and work out a sweat to maintain that healthy glow with its:

» fully-equipped gym/fitness center
» full-size covered court
» twin tournament tennis courts
» competition-size swimming pool
» kiddy pool
» game room for billiards
» table tennis and darts
» burgundy spa with Jacuzzi
» sauna and massage areas
» putting green and
» exclusive locker areas

Exclusive Residential Neighborhood

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Monteritz is the enclave of the select few. Security and safety features include a network of well-lighted, all weather concrete roads, guardhouses and sentry points, and a concrete perimeter girding the entire village. Monteritz next-door neighbors include private residential estates and other analogous developments.

Highly Favorable Profitability Indicators

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With Monteritz, you are ensured of an accelerated appreciation of the value of your investment. No other residential development in Davao can claim all of the following:

THE MOST ACCESSIBLE LOCATION - Monteritz occupies 2 quadrants of the Carlos P. Garcia/Ma-a road/Magtuod road junction, just 10 minutes from the city's commercial center by regular public transportation

THE BEST PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES - Monteritz constitutes 45 hectares of gently rolling terrain, rising some 200 meters above sea level at its highest, offering discriminating views overlooking the city and its environs

EQUITABLE PRICING - Monteritz offers the best value for your money with its superior development and the best mix of community and sports facilities plus a market value that steadily increases with the constant flurry of commercial activity in the district

Idyllic Natural Setting

Monteritz has natural rolling hills and ridges, pristine waterways, heights exulting in cool mountain breezes, and magnificent views of the city, Davao Gulf and Samal Island.

Monteritz celebrates nature with seven theme parks:

» Rock & Flower Garden
» Creekside
» Kid's Camp
» Wishing Well Cottage
» Bikers' Haven
» Bird Zone
» Tree House Park

Ample DCWD Water Supply

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DCWD supplied water system with two back-up tanks (one overhead and one ground water tank with a combined capacity of 120,000 gallons) ensuring continuous supply of water at any given time, even during DCWD water interruptions.

For further information, please contact:

in Davao City:

REALTOR® Ruby Bernardo Dizon

Email: dizonfresh@skyinet.net

in Metro Manila:

REALTOR® Jeck Joson Benavidez

Email: rpmlx@broline.com

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:09 PM

THE ROYAL PINES DAVAO
Broadcast Ave., Shrine Hills, Matina District, Davao City
Royal Davao Development Corporation

Royal Pines Davao (Phase 1) and Royal Pines South (Phase 2) are two major high-end subdivision development projects in Davao City . These two projects are being developed and managed by ROYAL DAVAO DEVELOPMENT CORP. Aside from Davao there are Royal Pines subdivision projects in Tagaytay, Cavite and Iloilo .

The Royal Pines project in Davao City is a 30-hectare rolling terrain with its peak at 131 meters above sea level. It is nestled atop Matina hill or commonly called Shrine hills about 4 kilometers from downtown Davao . It is the only first class subdivision closest to malls, schools, markets, hospitals and commercial centers. Living in Royal Pines is like having a home amidst beauty and vegetation where nature has downtown very close by and where country home is what living in the city is all about.

B. FACILITIES:

Concrete Perimeter Fence with 4 gate and sentry points
Concrete roads, curbs and gutters
Well lighted streets
Water and electrical lines
Back up ground water cistern
Swimming pool
Open parks and tree – lined streets
C. PRODUCTS:

Phase 1 (Royal Pines – Davao ) – House and lot package only
Lot price: P9, 900/sq. m (View Lots)
P9,000/sq.m (partial – view lots)

House price: P25, 500/sq. m

Phase 2 (Royal Pines – South) – Lot purchase only

C.a REGULAR LOTS:
Lot price: P4, 950/sq. m – (non – view 2)
P5,445/sq, m – (non – view 1)
P8,712/sq. m – (view lot)

C.B PRE – SELLING LOTS:
Lot price: P6, 000/sq. m – (non – view lot)
P7,500/sq. m – (partial view lot)
P8,500/sq. m – (grand view lot)

* 10 units under construction for House and Lot package

D. PAYMENT SCHEMES:
Reservation fees: P100, 000 Phase 1, House and Lot
P 50,000 Phase 2, Lot only

CONCRETE FENCE IS ALLOWED AT THE BACK OF YOUR LOT, while at the side is half concrete half picket fence

House minimum floor area is 210sqm, no maximum
Village has underground drainage system & all concrete roads
Lots in slopes are generally gentle and stable soil conditions
Soil is made up of hard materials suitable for filling with lime
Village is generally dominated with trees/greeneries
Maximum heights is10meters

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Green Heights Garden Village
Buhangin Diversion Road, Buhangin District, Davao City
Ellsons Realty Corporation

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Now. There is a place in Davao that puts you in the nexus of opportunities. An address for cosmopolitan living, working, relaxing, staying in shape, shopping, or entertaining family and friends. Fine living, naturally. Right at the heart of an emerging business district in the country's most exciting city.

Ellsons Realty Corporation gains more ground upscale residential units, business facilities and entertainment with the development of Green Heights Garden Village. An undulating green expanse of 5.9 hectares that blend duplexes, townhouses a convention center, a commercial center and country club facilities.

As a resident of Green Heights Garden Village, you are just a few minutes away from the Davao International Airport, the white sand beaches of Samal Island, the exotic duirian swirling in a curnocopia of very sweet bananas and pomelos, the rare waling-waling of Calinan and Mt. Apo, the lively and penetrating discussions in two of the country's most prestigious educational institutions, the bustling central business district, and the enhanting nightlife of Davao.

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The Green Heights Garden Village naturally fits your active and sophisticated lifestyle, of course, you will never notice the wide and well-lit roads, the perimeter wall; underground storm drainage facilities, entrance gates and sentry points - all the modern conveniences of a cosmopolitan metropolis, while you are snugly tucked amidst the foliage and greenery that surround your home. You will desire to stay home all the time. for a one - on - one presentation, call the Marketing Sales office at 241-0064.

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davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:49 PM

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Officers of Jollibee and Sun.Star Davao forge an agreement for free Sun.Star Davao issues to be given to Jollibee breakfast customers served between 7-11 a.m. everyday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

davaoeagle

June 14th, 2007, 07:49 PM

jhunix

June 14th, 2007, 10:19 PM

tj_brewed

June 15th, 2007, 01:05 AM

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 01:08 AM

CALLE CINCO( COFFEE SHOP/ BAR) !!! 24 HOURS. VPLAZA BRANCH! OPEN NA! HHEHEHEHEHE

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davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 01:12 AM

^

Wow! Europe ang dating....:cheers:

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 01:19 AM

WAAAHHHH VPLAZA AREA:

MCDONALD'S = 24 HOURS NAPOD!
JOLLIBEE
CHOWKING
CALLE CINCO

OPEN 24 HOURS!!!!!!!!

MAKABABOY NING LUGARA! HEHEHEHE

paulkrps

June 15th, 2007, 01:23 AM

^^ kinsa kahay gihulat ni mader? hehehe. these eats are really sprouting everywhere.

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 01:27 AM

^^ kinsa kahay gihulat ni mader? hehehe. these eats are really sprouting everywhere.

HAHAHAHAHA AKU NA BARKADA PAUL. BATA PA NA. HAHAHA MADER? HAHAHA

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 01:28 AM

WAAAHHHH VPLAZA AREA:

MCDONALD'S = 24 HOURS NAPOD!
JOLLIBEE
CHOWKING
CALLE CINCO

OPEN 24 HOURS!!!!!!!!

MAKABABOY NING LUGARA! HEHEHEHE

Maayo gyud kaayo na nga gihimo nila 24 hours open kay para naay tummy fillers after mahubog gikan sa bars.....

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 01:31 AM

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 01:54 AM

^

Kala ko galing ka COMVAL he he.

That's good news to me...

paulkrps

June 15th, 2007, 02:06 AM

HAHAHAHAHA AKU NA BARKADA PAUL. BATA PA NA. HAHAHA MADER? HAHAHA

hahaha, sory kaayo. di man gud klaro kaayo.

paulkrps

June 15th, 2007, 02:10 AM

^^ anybody who's been to cape san agustin? kung naa mo'y pics, hala post dire.

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 02:13 AM

Thursday, June 14, 2007
Davao's Eman in PBA Draft

FORMER University of Mindanao (UM) Wildcats slotman Samigue Eman is all set for the PBA Rookie Draft on August 14 at the Market Market Place in Taguig.

Eman, a 6-foot-nine behemoth who hails from Davao City and a mainstay of Henkel Sista in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL), confirmed this in text messages to Sun.Star Davao Wednesday.

"I'm willing to take my chances. Kahit pang ilang round sa drafting pa ako makuha, okay lang. Basta ma-draft lang ako (It's okay even if takes how many rounds to draft me. What is important is that I get drafted)," Eman said.

Aside from Eman, others eligible to apply for the draft are reigning Most Valuable Players of the UAAP and NCAA, Ken Bono and Jayson Castro, along with Harbour Centre's JC Intal, Ryan Arana and Beau Belga, Toyota Balintawak's Marvin Cruz, Cebuana Lhuillier's Doug Kramer and Burger King's JR Quinahan.

Interested applicants still have until July 20 to submit their requirements.

The PBA, in a statement said, applicants must be 23-years of age by Draft day, a college graduate, a high school graduate or would have at least graduated from secondary level four years preceding this year's Draft.

Aspirants are also required to submit an NSO (National Statistics Office) birth certificate, diploma in case the player is below 23-years-old and 2x2 ID pictures.

PBA Commissioner Noli Eala said it is going to be an exciting and interesting Draft Day again for the PBA especially with the entry of a new batch of prospective league superstars. (MLSA)

dinabaw

June 15th, 2007, 03:05 AM

hey Vic check out this site and also for dive enthusiasts : www.davaoscubadive.com/

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WawaY[625]

June 15th, 2007, 03:32 AM

^^ wow! it spans from the mountain (shrine hills) the the lowlands of ma-a?

hmmm interesting

dinabaw

June 15th, 2007, 03:34 AM

dinabaw

June 15th, 2007, 03:38 AM

hahaha, sory kaayo. di man gud klaro kaayo.

hala ka mader :lol:

dinabaw

June 15th, 2007, 03:43 AM

WAAAHHHHHH JUST CAME FROM CWAL....INGON SA NAGBALIGYAG BALOT DIDTO UG TINDERA, MAGTUKOD NAPOD DAW ANG OWNER UG
70 FEET TALL NA STATUE OF LIBERTY. MMMMM TRIPLE ANG SIZE NI STATUE OF DAVID? KINSAY CLOSE SA TAGIYA SA CWAL **** CONFIRM PALIHUG. HEHEHEHE

guapo na bitaw diha sa sea wall murag himoon sa tagiya ala Las Vegas naay replica sa mga statwa sa kalibutan maayo lang unta dili nila hubuan si miss liberty kay basig mag tindug ang sampu2x ni David :lol:

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 06:00 AM

^

Looks like same lay out with Las Terrazas huh!

junax

June 15th, 2007, 06:47 AM

aabutin kayo ng siyam siyam kung i po post nyo lahat ng mga residential villages sa davao city hahaha. from the 300+ villages and subdivisions parang around 30+ pa lang na post nyo. :) nice info though, so that the world may know how high end davao villages are.

parang di pa na post ang south pacific at orange groove...

junax

June 15th, 2007, 07:13 AM

road expansions, flyover ug bridge ang "in" sa davao karon ah... hehe.

ang panacan to maa road pwede na mag 160kph sa kalapad...

WawaY[625]

June 15th, 2007, 09:06 AM

guapo na bitaw diha sa sea wall murag himoon sa tagiya ala Las Vegas naay replica sa mga statwa sa kalibutan maayo lang unta dili nila hubuan si miss liberty kay basig mag tindug ang sampu2x ni David :lol:

magpabuhat ko dira ug bust sa akong nawong sama sa bust ni marcos sa baguio

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 10:04 AM

Tama ka bay Junax and there is still a lot more villages that don't have websites so there's not a chance we can post them here.

Dunno what happened to Sta Lucia's site, the descriptions of the projects are no where in sight that's why I couldn't post South Pacific in full. Worse, Sun City's link is not accessible...

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 10:08 AM

CWALL!!!

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dinhi daw itukod ang statue of liberty
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/davao8.jpg

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 10:11 AM

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 10:14 AM

new TOWNHOUSE/APTS
still in JUNA SUBD. MATINA

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davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Wow! galing naman ng Juna.. :cheers:

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 10:19 AM

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 10:21 AM

QUEENSLAND DAVAO AND MONBEBE COFFEE SHOP
MONBEBE COFFEESHOP OPENS AT 3:00PM-10:00AM

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reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 10:25 AM

WORLD PALACE
JUNA SUBD PARIN. HEHEHEHE

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reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 10:42 AM

COFFEE SHOPS IN DAVAO

BLUGRE - SM, TOWNSQUARE, LANDCO
BO'S COFFEE CLUB - TORRES ST., SM
FIGARO - CHIMES DAVAO
CHEESECAKE ETC. - GMALL(soon to open), SM
COFFEEDREAM - GATEWAY, SM
KARL'S KOFEE KORNER - BUHANGIN, SM
BASTIS BREW - LEGAZPI ST. , VPLAZA
CALLE CINCO - C5 ROXAS AV., VPLAZA CARPARK
BRUEGERS COFFEE - WHEELS AND MORE COMP., FOUNTAIN PLACE
KARLOS COFFEE - JACK'S RIDGE
COFFEE PO - PRIME SQUARE TORRES ST.
CUPS AND LOWERCASE - TORRES ST.
KASAGINGAN - TORRES
COPA BOSSA - TIANGGE VILLAGE ECOLAND
STREET CAFE - ATENEO AREA
TURKISH COFFEE SHOP - BONIFACIO
MONBEBE COFFEESHOP - CWALL ECOLAND
COFFEE AT THE YELLOW HOUSE - MAPA STREET
CAFE BARSEILIS (TAMA BA AKO SPELLING?) - BAJADA
K1 CAFE - TORRES ST. , ECOLAND
________ COFFEE SHOP (FORGOT THE NAME HEHEHE) - MARKET BASKET

NAA PA BAY LAIN? HHMMMMMMMMMMM

jhunix

June 15th, 2007, 10:58 AM

CWALL!!!

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dinhi daw itukod ang statue of liberty
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/davao8.jpg

wow nice...pwede rin maging coastal raod ito. from toril to city proper i continue n lang ng city gov:cheers:

dinabaw

June 15th, 2007, 11:15 AM

paulkrps

June 15th, 2007, 11:19 AM

^^ hala dungagi pa ambi. hahaha.

dinabaw

June 15th, 2007, 11:23 AM

reancorbz84

June 15th, 2007, 11:32 AM

i saw this townhouse and aparment very cool :okay:
@reancorbz si mader na ? :jk:

hahahah dili na si mader si sistir na hahahah @dinabaw

arkelus

June 15th, 2007, 01:45 PM

^^ no problem we'll treat you on Top of the Apo ...not the resto yung sa Mt.Apo.... kain tayo ng noodles :jk: seriously ok kami @arkelus marami naman kaming taga SCC-Davao :okay:

ba sige...sarap siguro non lalo na malamig dun sa tuktok....

again, thanks for the pics, they never cease to impress me....:rock: :righton:

tj_brewed

June 15th, 2007, 02:52 PM

^^ the info can be accessed through Orchard Property's website since they are the marketing arm of Sta Lucia for most of the projects in Davao City. www.orchardproperty.com.ph

nick4ubaby

June 15th, 2007, 02:53 PM

mao ni latest sa JUNA SUBD. MATINA

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/davao12.jpg
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ayaw pahalata na taga womens ka ba :lol:

pwpede request picturi tong balay na square sa may st paul be. in front of juna cafe ug soli deo de gloria. :) dream house gyud nako to ba. slamat daan bai tonio!.

paulkrps

June 15th, 2007, 03:45 PM

hahahah dili na si mader si sistir na hahahah @dinabaw

hala ka sister!:lol:

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 07:07 PM

^^

thanks for the heads up bro!!

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 07:12 PM

^^ the info can be accessed through Orchard Property's website since they are the marketing arm of Sta Lucia for most of the projects in Davao City. www.orchardproperty.com.ph

Can't find Sun City, did they Sta Lucia drop this project???

davaoeagle

June 15th, 2007, 10:37 PM

Sun City Golf & Residential Estates
Buhangin Diversion Road, Buhangin District, Davao City
Sta. Lucia Realty

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Sun City Golf

Right at the heart of the city.

Bright mornings of sunshine and birdsong. Hearty evenings in the company of friends and loved ones. Working out a contact over a round of golf on a splendid 18-hole golf course, or working off a day's stress in the fully equipped fitness center. Taking it slow with a few drinks and business associates, or taking it easy by the poolside with the family. This is what the balance of life is all about at Sun City. Sun City affords you all the conveniences and luxuries of cosmopolitan living, so that you can have the time to fine-tune the more important things in your life.

Sun City is a gem of a development that promises to bring with it all the charms of a grand Southern lifestyle, as well as the value of a solid investment in the region's bright future.

Features & Amenities

RESIDENTIAL FEATURES

200-hectare master-planned country estate developoed in Spanish Mediterranean architectural theme
Perimeter Wall
Lanscaped Grounds
Mercury Street Lamp
24-hour Security
Minimum 12-meter wide concrete roads
Concrete curbs and gutters
Paved Sidewalks
Complete electrical Facilities
Underground Drainage System
Elevated Water Tanks
Centralized Interconnected Water Distribution System
Community Clubhouse with:
Multi-purpose function room
Open-air Basketball Court
Open-air Tennis Court
GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB FEATURES

18-hole championship golf course designed by world-renowned golf course designer and golfer Gary Player
Pro Shop
Men's and women's locker room and shower rooms
Jacuzzi and sauna
Golfer's lounge and bar
Fine dining restaurant
Multi-purpose Country Clubhouse with:
Grand lobby and reception area
Ballroom and fucntion rooms
Business center
Coffee shop
Karaoke bar
Children's play area
Library
Video arcade
Barber shop
Beauty salon
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES

Adult and kiddie swimming pools with sun deck
Covered basketball court with lockers and shower room
Covered tennis courts
Tenpin bowling alley
Billiard hall
Game room
Fitness club with lockers

Rajah_Soliman

June 16th, 2007, 12:23 AM

^^ what's happening here.... what's this femininity madness all about.... shhh... incidentally, i spent my last (only the last) elementary year in JASMS otherwise known as Womens ... so paulkrps and the others... we should be proud to be called Philwomenians :lol: appear tayo dyan :lol:

paulkrps

June 16th, 2007, 02:23 AM

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 03:19 AM

^^ gud morning mader and sisters :D

still beautiful old davao international airport

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dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 03:31 AM

^^ madayaw(welcome) @arkelus

Wind and Wave -Davao

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Wind and wave doing ang scubasurero

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dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 03:40 AM

Mabini ,Compostela Valley

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dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 03:48 AM

Samal

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tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 06:54 AM

^^ grand and beautiful

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 06:56 AM

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 07:44 AM

Friday, June 15, 2007
Cafe Mediterranean

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Before sending off Mr. H to the airport, we are going to have our last food adventure. So along with dear Manong A, our driver, we headed to the Cafe Mediterranean. By the way, compliments to Mr.H who did a great job in taking a photo of Cafe Med's logo.

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It's good to have a slice of Manila here in our beloved town. To that, I thank the Felcris management for bringing in Tong Yang, Banana Leaf, and now the Cafe Mediterranean. The last time I ate at the Cafe Med was at Rockwell about 4 years ago!

My brother informed me that it was now open here in Davao and it took me by surprise! My sister and our friends Ms. T and Ms.N beat me in eating there first. They didn't like the kebabs that much but told me that pizza was good. Now my turn...

When we arrived, the sign said closed and opens at 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. It's now 11:07 am on my mobile phone. When they saw us at the door, a waitress ran to door apologizing she forgot to turn the sign. I hate it when the staff forgets to turn the sign to open. Call me unsparing but it really is bad for business. They lose the customers! By the way, I'm not the average customer who just walks away-I rattle closed doors-go ask my brother, he saw me in action once. HAHA!

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Med Cafe serves Soups, salads, gyros(Greek sandwiches), large plates(main courses), pizzas, pastas, kebabs, and desserts.

We ordered the pita bread with 3 sampler dips, 2 Chicken kebabs with buttered rice, Kofta kebabs with buttered rice, and iced tea. I wanted to try the Baklava ala mode for dessert but it was not in stock. Forgive us if we started eating the pita bread before I took a photo of it-we were obviously hungry. The buttered rice was yummy and all the dips and sauces were intriguing just watch out for the hot one! For the 3 of us we paid P784.

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The interiors were spanking new and obviously followed a mediterannean theme. Even the piped music was Mediterranean which added to the vibe. Though it would have been nice, make that convenient, if they had a restroom.

If the idea of trying something new doesn't convince you, just think of the movie 300! If those hunky Mediterraneans were in Davao, they would have probably be hanging at Cafe Med.

"Spartans, eat a hearty breakfast for tonight we dine in hell!" HAHAHAHAHA!

The Cafe Mediterranean
Chimes/Felcris
Sales St.,

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2007/06/cafe-mediterranean.htm
Davao City

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 07:49 AM

Friday, June 15, 2007
Pizzaiolo

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Tonight Mr. H promised me that we'd be having pizza at Pizzaiolo. Last dinner with Mr. H before he leaves tomorrow...

Pizzaiolo is one of Waterfront's dining options. In Davao City, I think this is the only pizza place that serves very unique versions of the well loved pizza. They have Pizza Filipino, Texan BBQ Pizza, Pizza Flamenco, Sisig ala Cubana, Peperoncino Ross, Pizza Mare Chiaro, Pizza Mongolia, Pizza ala Genovese, Pizza Florentina, Pizza Milano, Pizza Portofino-WHEW!

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Amidst the myriad of pizzas, I had to feed the boyfriend. Strictly no pineapples for Mr. H. My boyfriend is not an adventurous eater but I force him to be one but there are times that I just let him be. So I ordered the harmless Pizza Milano and the quintessential Pasta Bolognaise.

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We finished the whole pizza since it was full of flavor and thin-crusted (okay the thin-crusted part is an excuse). The pasta is okay but a bit sweet and they also burned the bread.

They also have a good beverage selection and for those who love desserts, you can choose from pralines, cheesecakes, eclairs, and cakes from the cake display. You can also take home some gourmet bread-i bought a pack of dinner rolls for Mama since it's her favorite.

We paid P894.98 and its a bit steep for pizza and pasta for 2 but if you're tired of the usual Hawaiian or Pepperoni, now is the chance to sink your teeth to one of Pizzaiolo's interesting pizza choices and while you're there do enjoy the unhurried atmosphere, I think it's part of what you're paying for.

Pizzaiolo
Waterfront Davao
Lanang, Davao City
Tel No: (082)233-2881

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2007/06/pizzaiolo.html

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 08:07 AM

Magnaga Beach Resort, Pantukan, Comval

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MtApoStandard

June 16th, 2007, 08:11 AM

Confirmed na! a major call center will be relocating in NCCC IT Pavillion which will employ around 1,000 customer support representatives from Davao...woot woot! I'm sure the domino effect will be felt sooner than expected. I guess u guys already know what that company is.....
great news. i feel the same tj, i belive this will pose a challenge to sm mall and to damosa once more. but i guess, in one of your post you mentioned about nccc and sm are yet to come up approval from ?peza

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 08:13 AM

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Photographer's Note: Trees are being planted to replace the old and dying trees up on the Mt. Apo, the highest mountain peak in the Philippines.

TrekLens

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 08:14 AM

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Photographer's Note: At the top of the Philippines highest point.
Mt. Apo

TrekLens

MtApoStandard

June 16th, 2007, 08:19 AM

^^ gud morning mader and sisters :D

still beautiful old davao international airport

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3316/old20davao20airport20byes8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
i like the roof design, is very nice.

^^ dinabaw what are you up to?:D hahaha

you like to turn this thread into nunnery of priests with streaks of violet? fine:D

maayong hapon davao!

MtApoStandard

June 16th, 2007, 08:19 AM

brb

dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 08:23 AM

Maranao Restaurant

Buffet Feast
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Dessert Galore
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dinabaw

June 16th, 2007, 09:26 AM

Bali-Bali

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Erwin Tay

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 10:42 AM

^

Pearl Farm??????

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 03:06 PM

great news. i feel the same tj, i belive this will pose a challenge to sm mall and to damosa once more. but i guess, in one of your post you mentioned about nccc and sm are yet to come up approval from ?peza

^^ Yup that's right! NCCC is not a PEZA Registered IT Park yet. But they are currently applying for their PEZA accreditation. With or without the accreditation, Sutherland will be having NCCC as their site of operation in Davao.

On another news, a medical transcription firm is eyeing to relocate in NCCC IT Pavillion.

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 05:05 PM

The Upcoming Harvest -what others are unaware of.

It’s a fact. Davao is not a strategic choice especially as local transshipment point in the Visayas and Mindanao zone or in the whole country for that matter.

But look at our advantage!

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SINCE MARCH 1994, Asia's newest growth region has continuously impacted economically and socially on the lives of its people. Several are aware of its potentials, but many others have yet to grasp the concept of the BIMP-EAGA.

The BIMP-EAGA (or simply EAGA) stands for the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area. It is Asia's largest regional grouping, spanning territories of four ASEAN countries.

History of BIMP-EAGA

•Owing to the success of the growth area concept in several sub-regions in Asia, the heads of state of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines met in 1992 to discuss the adoption of the concept through an economic cooperation scheme involving the four countries.

•Two years after the initial discussions, the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) was officially launched coinciding the inaugural Senior Officials and Ministerial Meeting (SOMM) on 24-26 March 1994 in Davao City, Philippines.

•Immediately after its creation, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) conducted an exhaustive investigative study on the growth potentials of the sub-region that initially identified 13 areas of cooperation.

Major BIMP-EAGA Accomplishments

Direct Air Linkages

•Availability of direct flight from Davao City to Manado City in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

oIndonesia's Bouraq Airlines offered businessmen and tourists a shorter and faster route at affordable fare.

oPreviously, travel between the two cities via Manila and Jakarta took eight hours and cost US$1,070 (round trip).

o The new direct route cut down travel time to an hour and ten minutes and fare to US$260.00.

•Establishment of direct air link between Davao City and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, courtesy of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), during the period November 1995 to December 1997.

oPreviously, it took five hours via Manila or three hours via Cebu at a cost of US$584.00 (round trip).

oThe direct route cut travel time to two hours and 25 minutes at US$449.00 (round trip).

Direct Sea Linkages

•In 1994, Zamboanga-based Aleson Shipping Lines began to offer sea transport services between Zamboanga City and Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.

•Followed by Sampaguita Shipping Lines, also based in Zamboanga, in servicing the same route.

•In November 1996, Fajar Shipping Lines started to provide sea travel services between General Santos City and Bitung in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Tourism

•When BIMP-EAGA was formalized in 1994, tourist arrivals in Mindanao specifically in Davao began to significantly increase.

•Several hotels and restaurants were also constructed to cater to the increased number of visitors.

oRevival of Samal Casino Resort Hotel in the Island Garden City of Samal

oThe Marco Polo in Davao City

Policy Modification

The Philippines' warm response to worldwide initiatives towards a freer trade environment boosted its bid to become a key global player, particularly through the inclusion and participation of Mindanao and Palawan in the BIMP-EAGA. Concrete policy support to this included the following:

a.Exemption from travel tax. Beginning March 1995, the Philippine Government exempted travelers between BIMP-EAGA destinations from paying travel tax amounting to US$30.00. This encouraged transit through Mindanao as international gateway to or from the other BIMP-EAGA member-countries.

b.Decentralization of Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) functions. Resulting from the efforts of the Southern Philippines Core Group on Construction and Construction Materials, the functions of the PCAB at the Mindanao level were decentralized in September 1995 to facilitate licensing, accreditation and granting of exemptions, among others.

c.Full Disclosure Policy. Issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) through Memorandum Order No. 06 on April 1997, this makes obligatory the delineation and full disclosure of the terms of reference in the hiring of workers in foreign countries. Among the information required to be disclosed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) pursuant to this policy are compensation rate, accommodation facilities, occupational hazards, and length of employment, among others.

d.Special Border Crossing Agreement. The Philippines and Malaysia have institutionalized border crossing and border patrol cooperation mechanisms under the ambit of the Joint Committee on Border Cooperation (JCBC) established in 1993. Both countries are still in the process of finalizing the border crossing pass which is essential in the implementation of the said agreement. Nonetheless, the border crossing stations in Sandakan, Malaysia and Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines are being opened for the special border crossing arrangement. Meanwhile, Labuan in Malaysia and Balabak, as well as Taganak in the Philippines are considered for future opening, considering its joint development efforts in the Turtle Island Heritage Protected Area (TIHPA).

e.Mutual Recognition of Skills Standards and Certification. Based on an agreed set of skills standards, each member-country would issue a skills certificate that will facilitate employment and give preferential status to workers for overseas employment in other member-countries.

f.Uniform Port Tariff (UPT) Agreement. The agreement allows vessels docked at ports within BIMP-EAGA to enjoy reduced rates. In support to this agreement, the Board of Directors of the Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) passed a resolution allowing 50 percent reduction of dockage fees in any Mindanao port for vessels originating from other BIMP-EAGA ports. Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia have granted Philippine vessels the same incentive. Malaysia still has to do so.

EAGA Investments

As of 1997, total EAGA investments in Mindanao and Palawan amounted to US$29 million. Most of these investments came from Malaysia.

Sustained Growth of Mindanao and Palawan Economies

Mindanao's active participation in BIMP-EAGA has significantly contributed to the positive growth rate of its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).
Poverty incidence in Mindanao has likewise dropped.

Socio-Cultural Gains

Renewing socio-cultural ties that date back to many centuries has served as a firm foundation for pursuing productive economic endeavors. Among the activities that have contributed to such are the BIMP-EAGA Food Festival, BIMP-EAGA Rodeo Lineman's Skills Olympics, BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games, BIMP-EAGA Friendship Marathon, EAGA Mountain Biking Competition and East ASEAN Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament.

:)

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 06:43 PM

The Koreans are coming!
By IVY LISA F. MENDOZA
Manila Bulletin
http://www.mb.com.ph/TOUR2007061796042.html

Korean ‘’invasion’’ is happening in the country and Philippine tourism stalwarts are welcoming this with open arms.

Last year, inbound traffic from Korea achieved a milestone when it posted a record arrival of 572,133 visitors, the largest single source of tourism traffic to the Philippines. This figure translates to a 16.9 percent increase compared to record arrivals during the same period in 2005.

This year for the first quarter, Korean tourists have maintained the top spot with 171,716 travelers arriving in the country.

‘’This accounts for 21.7 percent of the total arrivals of the period, and an 18 percent increase from last year,’’ explains Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano. ‘’The first quarter, mostly comprising winter and partly spring, is really the best time for Koreans to travel abroad and escale the very cold weather.’’

With a market so lucrative to tap, it is no wonder that the Philippines had sent a 60-man delegation to the Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) 2007 in Seoul, Korea last week to gun for a bigger share of the Korean outbound travel market pie and slug it out with traditional favorite destinations such as China, Japan and Thailand. KOTFA is recognized worldwide as the leading travel exhibitin in Korea.

Durano heads the RP contingent to the annual travel show composed of airlines, tour operators, hotels and resorts. Key destinations included Casa del Mar Golf Resort, Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Waterfront Airport Hotel Cebu, Amarela Resort, Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa in Bohol, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Marco Polo Davao, Pearl of the Pacific Boracay, Bahura Resort and Spa in Dumaguete, Anilao Outrigger Resort, Microtel Inns and Suites, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, Century Park Hotel Manila, and Subic Legend Hotels and Casinos.

Also represented are Philippine Airlines, SEAIR and six tour operators namely Indo’s Travel and Tours, Regent Travel, Hana Tour, No. 1 Tour, Kahsan Travel and Island Resort Club Tour.

Durano was also the guest of honor at the opening of KOTFA. Maximizing his short visit, he held a business meeting with Seoul Mayor Oh Se Hoon for potential cooperative endeavours and a fellowship gathering with wholesalers of the Korean travel trade.

HIGHER TARGET

The arrival figures from Korea may be generally satisfactory but ******* Basco-Ebron, Tourism Attache and head of the Department of Tourism Team Korea, says there is certainly so much more to conquer.

‘’The Philippines ranks fifth among their favorite travel destinations, getting 4.9 percent of the 11 million outbound Korean tourists, but I really believe that we can share the fourth place with Thailand, if not totally outdo them. Thailand gets 7.8 percent of the Korean visitors, while China, Japan and the US occupy the top three spots,’’ Ebron explains.

To achieve this, the DoT has been stepping up marketing activities in Korea, building and enhancing the image of the Philippines as a quality destination to Korean visitors that traditionally include golfers, honeymooners, career women, businessmen, young professionals, and students coming over to study English as a second language. Newer markets to tap include families and outbound summer vacationers.

Ebron reveals that the P150-million budget a year to promote the Philippines in Korea are mostly spent in advertising in Korean newspapers, magazines, cable channels and online promotions. A PR agency is also retained to be able to counter any negative publicity that the Philippines might get in the local Korean press.

The DoT has come out with promotional brochures and informative literature about the various destinations and activities the Philippines has to offer. Written in the Korean language, these materials allow the Korean travel trade to understand and appreciate the Philippines even better.

The Tourism department also took the opportunity to launch at KOFTA 2007 the maiden issue of ‘’7107: Philippines Travel News."

Also launched at KOTFA was a five-minute video of the DoT’s latest ‘’Beyond The Usual’’ campaign that highlights the uniqueness of the Philippines.

‘’We are raising promotions to a higher level,’’ assures Durano. ‘’Our tagline for Korea is ‘More Than You Can Imagine’ because we want to show the country’s best-selling destinations, natural wonders, pristine beaches, thrilling adventures and real bargains.’’

Ebron adds that the marketing campaign prioritizes not just the appropriate market segments but also the geographic locations.

‘’We factor in the seasons for intensified marketing and promotions. There is a season to market the lower-priced education packages to attract students. There is also a season to target honeymooners and families,’’ Ebron explains.

SELLING TO KOREA

Trust is a big word among Koreans. It is precisely the same tool that members of the Philippine travel trade are using in marketing to Koreans.

‘’They put the most value on deep-rooted relationships, just like we Filipinos do. Once you have proven to them that you can deliver, they will come back to you and offer you good business. I call it ‘puso sa puso’ because everything boils down to relationship’’ attests Roy B. Martin of Microtel Inns and Suites, a chain of midrange–priced accommodations located in Tarlac, Baguio, Eagle Ridge, Cavite, Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Boracay, Cabanatuan, Palawan and soon in Davao, SM Mall of Asia.

Martin has seen how the Korean travel market has developed through the years and he agrees that there is more to be tapped in the coming years.

Eileen F. Tuanio, senior sales manager of Pearl Farm Beach Resort in Davao, could not agree more. ‘’We are very happy selling Davao to our Korean agents. Korean visitors spend an average of two nights, three days in a resort destination, and about the same in a city destination.’’

With diving as one of the favorite activities of Korean tourists, the Bahura Resort and Spa takes a big leap and joins the KOTFA for the first time to acquaint itself with the Korean market. Its efforts are paying off, according to Agnes Lachica-Macapia, Bahura director of sales, who has found great sales lead in KOTFA through direct marketing.

The Philippines is so versatile that it is a cinch to sell it to the adventurous Korean market.

‘’They are always willing to try new destinations, new accommodations and new things to do. That’s why we are always on our toes to put together new packages that will entice them to come to the country and make it a point that their visit is always different, always better than their last,’’ adds Norman O. Eusebio of Microtel Inn and Suites Sto. Tomas.

For instance, Eusebio cites Microtel’s effort to increase its student market. With a tie-up with Phinma Training Center and De La Salle University, Microtel readies to target students who come to the Philippines to study English.

In his meeting with Korea’s travel trade players, Durano underscored the bullish investment sentiments in the country.

‘’Large tourism investments include Boracay Shangri-La Hotel. SM Investments is set to engage into a new thrust of development, eco-tourism real estate, with the launching of the masterplan for the Hamilo Coast to become a premier coastal residential and resort town. A new convention center at the Mall of Asia will open in October, which will be accessible to a series of hotels such as Carlson Hotels, Accoard, Manila Marriot Hotel, The Fairmont, and the Raffles Hotel,’’ Durano reveals.

Furthermore, offering more air seats will augur well for Philippine tourism. Durano reveals that a new air agreement between the Philippines and Korean governments provides for about 39,000 air seats a week, from the present 13,000 seats a week. At present, Philippine Airlines maintains two flights a day between Incheon and Manila, and one flight daily between Incheon and Cebu. There will also be direct flights between Incheon and Davaoand pretty soon, Incheon and Kalibo.

SPOTLIGHT ON DAVAO

Philippine participation in KOTFA 2007 highlighted Davao, which was tagged as ‘’The City of Bloom and Boom From Islands to Highlands.’’ Theaterical presentations focused on the rites and rituals of Davao as a testament to the region’s cultural wealth.

Why Davao?

‘’Davao is an excellent example of a melting pot of rich cultural heritage. It likewise has an awesome topography - the Mt. Apo stands amid a scenic landscape of valleys dotted with fruit plantations and orchid farms,’’ Durano said in his presentation.

The Secretary also invited the Korean travel trade to discover the attractions of Davao through the Kadayawan Festival slated in August.

‘’Strategically, we are one step ahead by sending out a single and simple message that the Philippines has many things beyond tropical Asia can offer. The 7,107 islands is our brand differentiator. The perfect visual theme to support the Philippines at this time is Davao because of its pleasant climate throughout the year. We believe Davao can and will be Korea’s flagship destination for the upcoming years,’’ Durano says with so much optimism.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 06:50 PM

^^

Way to go!!!

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 06:58 PM

^^ Expect for an increase in tourist influx in the City of bloom and boom from islands to highlands! :)

WawaY[625]

June 16th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Confirmed na! a major call center will be relocating in NCCC IT Pavillion which will employ around 1,000 customer support representatives from Davao...woot woot! I'm sure the domino effect will be felt sooner than expected. I guess u guys already know what that company is.....

sutherland?

may nakita ako plug sa TV kanina regarding jobs fair ng Sutherland..ano ba yan company na yan?

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:04 PM

Good question!

Sutherland Global Services is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company with over twenty years of experience in the customer management space. Since 1986, some of the world’s most respected companies have depended on Sutherland to manage various aspects of their customer operations. By taking advantage of Sutherland’s domain knowledge, quality processes and global delivery options, clients are able to dramatically improve their sales, marketing and customer support results while remaining focused on their core competencies.

Sutherland offers an end-to-end set of contact center and back-office outsourcing services that clients can choose to implement in either an integrated or stand-alone manner. Currently, Sutherland owns and operates multiple delivery centers across the United States, Canada, India and the Philippines.

Sutherland Global Services is a privately-held company with headquarters in the United States.

^^ In other words....it is the biggest BPO in Mindanao..to date!

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:05 PM

^^ Expect for an increase in tourist influx in the City of bloom and boom from islands to highlands! :)

I guess Davao is starting to feel the bonanza of tourism
.. :cheers:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:06 PM

^^ it's been recently awarded as the Number Two Best Performing Managed Services Provider and Fifth Best Performing BPO Provider Globally by NEOIT.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:09 PM

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:11 PM

NEOIT is the same agency that ranked Davao as the TOP 15 BPO Site in the whole world. Manila ranked 9 while Cebu, Clark, and Davao were listed at No. 13, 14 and 15, respectively.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:12 PM

more info on Sutherland here: http://www.suth.com/index.html

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:18 PM

One of Davao's many tourism draws...(look at the "putis" in this photo) :cheers:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/DW.jpg

This great whirl is called “washing machine” among Davao City water rafters.

The White Water Rafting offers a different kind of adventure both for amatures and thrill seekers. It was a great 13-km stretch of water rafting. Totally unforgettable! Was I scared? Probably for a minute or two, until I enjoyed “riding with the waves”. I guess we were lucky that our boat did not capsize, otherwise, I would have filled my lungs with Davao River water! Cheers! - Bob Martin

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:18 PM

Biggest BPO company in Minda's biggest and only metropolitan city...:cheers:

^^ I couldn't agree more! :banana: :banana:

Investments are coming in the metropolis. But this time around - solid and long term investments!

The entry of Sutherland plus other BPOs this year is just a proof of Davao's dynamic yet discreet economic developments.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:19 PM

One of Davao's many tourism draws...( :cheers:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/DW.jpg

This great whirl is called “washing machine” among Davao City water rafters.

The White Water Rafting offers a different kind of adventure both for amatures and thrill seekers. It was a great 13-km stretch of water rafting. Totally unforgettable! Was I scared? Probably for a minute or two, until I enjoyed “riding with the waves”. I guess we were lucky that our boat did not capsize, otherwise, I would have filled my lungs with Davao River water! Cheers! - Bob Martin

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:22 PM

NEOIT is the same agency that ranked Davao as the TOP 15 BPO Site in the whole world. Manila ranked 9 while Cebu, Clark, and Davao were listed at No. 13, 14 and 15, respectively.

Has our fair city retained its ranking or has it been edged out by other cities in Phils. as floated by some writers errrr....kibitzers??:)

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:23 PM

NCCC Mall - ICT PAVILLION

An ICT / BPO zone, a shopping destination, and a lifestyle enclave.....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/ncccmalldavao.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/DL_NCCC.jpg

^^ Site of Sutherland in Davao. Probably THE BEST LOOKING AND CONVENIENT SITE FOR BPOs IN MINDANAO! to date.... [/CENTER]

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:24 PM

^^ I couldn't agree more! :banana: :banana:

Investments are coming in the metropolis. But this time around - solid and long term investments!

The entry of Sutherland plus other BPOs this year is just a proof of Davao's dynamic yet discreet economic developments.

Discreet in the sense that most of investments flow in the mountains (for aggie as the region is famous for) and on seasides and suburbs for resorts and estate developments...( i hope i said it well)

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Has our fair city retained its ranking or has it been edged out by other cities in Phils. as floated by some writers errrr....kibitzers??:)

^^ As far as I know...that's the latest survey!

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:28 PM

NCCC Mall - ICT PAVILLION

An ICT / BPO zone, a shopping destination, and a lifestyle enclave.....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/DL_NCCC.jpg

Site of Sutherland in Davao. Probably THE BEST LOOKING AND CONVENIENT SITE FOR BPOs IN MINDANAO! to date....

I've heard that fronting this mall (a prime lot nonetheless!) is owned by the Lims of NCCC and has been earmarked for an IT Park. They have another lot somewhere in Mamay area as well which has been identified earlier for the same purpose. It might not be a long shot before this projects come into fruition ....after PEZA approval for NCCC Mall.

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Discreet in the sense that most of investments flow in the mountains (for aggie as the region is famous for) and on seasides and suburbs for resorts and estate developments...( i hope i said it well)

^^ I agree! We have alot of u/c residential estates which are not being blown out of proportion (but are huge and multimillion investments). Sta Lucia and Filinvest are few of Davao's faithful investors. But ei, they are also enjoying the fruit of their loyalty!

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:34 PM

NCCC Mall - ICT PAVILLION

An ICT / BPO zone, a shopping destination, and a lifestyle enclave.....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/DL_NCCC.jpg

^^ Site of Sutherland in Davao. [B]Probably THE BEST LOOKING AND CONVENIENT SITE FOR BPOs IN MINDANAO! to date....

I've heard that fronting this mall (a prime lot nonetheless!) is owned by the Lims of NCCC and has been earmarked for an IT Park. They have another lot somewhere in Mamay area as well which has been identified earlier for the same purpose. It might not be a long shot before this projects come into fruition ....after PEZA approval for NCCC Mall.

You mean they would build an IT Zone across the mall?

Anyway, d rin nagpapahuli ang DAMOSA IT PARK. My former officemate, who's now in Davao, told me that there are constructions going on within DAMOSA IT PARK.

Wow...we have alot to expect... NCCC IT PAVILLION, DAMOSA IT PARK, plus the upcoming SM CITY DAVAO IT PARK. oh gee...WHEN IT RAINS...IT POURS! :banana:

Oh...muntik na natin nakalimutan..the upcoming ROBINSONS MALL in Davao which will also be a mixed use development, partly for ICT. Hmmm pero i wonder if kelan masisimulan yung construction nila.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:35 PM

^

Right on TJ, well said.

So far..Sta Lucia has 7 huge projects i the city. Filinvest has the same number for the region (1 in Samal, and 1 in Tagum City).

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:40 PM

You mean they would build an IT Zone across the mall?

Anyway, d rin nagpapahuli ang DAMOSA IT PARK. My former officemate, who's now in Davao, told me that there are constructions going on within DAMOSA IT PARK.

Wow...we have alot to expect... NCCC IT PAVILLION, DAMOSA IT PARK, plus the upcoming SM CITY DAVAO IT PARK. oh gee...WHEN IT RAINS...IT POURS! :banana:

Oh...muntik na natin nakalimutan..the upcoming ROBINSONS MALL in Davao which will also be a mixed use development, partly for ICT. Hmmm pero i wonder if kelan masisimulan yung construction nila.

Re: Lot fronting NCCC - I think that was the plan for that lot!

This is only my guess..I think they are waiting for DCWD to vacate the area and move to the new location in Matina (old Magnolia Plant). My friends who work for DCWD sort of alluded to these reasons. Politics inside the office and some disgruntled councilors are the culprits of the snail-paced process..:ohno:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:41 PM

bro...here's another thing that's happening within Davao City that I really like. Local Davao businessmen are being encouraged to invest in ICT. Thus, there are small call centers sprouting here and there. Let's give it sometime and these small companies will grow! There's a vast opportunity in ICT.

Take our company for example..When we started 7 years ago, it was ran by around 40 agents. Now, we are around 7,000 agents and counting with offices in Cebu, Manila, Baguio, Davao, And Costa Rica.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:45 PM

^^

That's so glaring to ignore bro as a matter of fact...take the case of our very own Dexter... hats off to him.

So, is your office Philippines-based???

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Our office? Oh the company im working with - PEOPLESUPPORT is an American Company based in the US with 90% of its operations based in the Philippines.

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:48 PM

Yeah! Kudos to DexterTexter! Im wishing him all the best! I wish that his call center will grow big - and im sure it will! He is doing a great job in contributing to our local economy in Davao!

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:50 PM

^

Pardon my ignorance..

I think many BPOs took the cue from your company.....the fact that they are foreign yet made it big is such a tall order. Any hunch regarding a call centre for Davao??

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 07:52 PM

Yeah! Kudos to DexterTexter! Im wishing him all the best! I wish that his call center will grow big - and im sure it will! He is doing a great job in contributing to our local economy in Davao!

Just like many Davaoeños' mantra..."create..don't wait" ...if you know what I mean...:cheers:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 07:57 PM

^

Pardon my ignorance..

I think many BPOs took the cue from your company.....the fact that they are foreign yet made it big is such a tall order. Any hunch regarding a call centre for Davao??

I'm afraid that our company will not be putting up a call center facility in Davao bro :ohno:. For the next 2 years, their investment focus will be in Cebu, Baguio, and Global City. The only presence that we have in Mindanao is our Recruitment and Training facility in Davao.

^^ But let's be optimistic. Who knows, the entry of Sutherland may be a triggering effect to other major call centers in the country - especially our company.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:02 PM

^

Just my wild guess...maybe your higher-ups in the big apple were slighted by the very strong pronouncements of our city exec against them... (I'm not leading you towards that direction bro 'key?...he he) That's only my opinion...me being very observant. :)

Well, what can we do..sometimes it works...sometimes it just doesn't... :lol:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:04 PM

Just like many Davaoeños' mantra..."create..don't wait" ...if you know what I mean...:cheers:

^^ Oh yeah...the city with people that creates...and never waits!

Remember......

..A Dabawenyo invented Jollibee, Panaderya, Nenita Quality Foods, NetExpress, Autoshop, Halo, Dimsum Diner, RDL Skincare and other popular brands......

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:08 PM

^^ but know what? our office in Davao is actually big for just a recruitment and training center. It's a 2 storey building...so who knows, maybe there would be some surprises soon...ehehehehehehe

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:11 PM

:) ^^ Oh yeah...the city with people that creates...and never waits!

Remember......

..A Dabawenyo invented Jollibee, Panaderya, Nenita Quality Foods, NetExpress, Autoshop, Halo, Dimsum Diner, RDL Skincare and other popular brands......

Exactly!!

add to that: Cheesecake, The Venue, Holiday Taxi, Colasa's, Tuna to Go, etc., etc.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:13 PM

^^ but know what? our office in Davao is actually big for just a recruitment and training center. It's a 2 storey building...so who knows, maybe there would be some surprises soon...ehehehehehehe

Who knows in the cabinet :jk:

I'll keep my fingers crossed... :lol:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:14 PM

DAMOSA IT PARK

Status - on going development / operational
Locator - Link2Support

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image089.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image095.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image084.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image091.jpg

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:16 PM

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:17 PM

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:20 PM

^
Bro Tj, I hope you won't mind my asking you this: What would make you come back to Davao for good?

If I'm asked the same question? Davao is where I would retire...I'm still nowhere near that stage of course... :lol:

Same here bro...But im wayyyyyyyyy tooooooooooooo faaaaaaaaaaar from that too :lol: :lol: :lol:

Right now, I'll take advantage of my youth and wander around! ehehehehehehe....I love travelling and living from one metro to another bro.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:22 PM

Same here bro...But im wayyyyyyyyy tooooooooooooo faaaaaaaaaaar from that too :lol: :lol: :lol:

Right now, I'll take advantage of my youth and wander around! ehehehehehehe....I love travelling and living from one metro to another bro.

Ha ha, that's what I wish/want for my li'l bros and sisters. You're on the right track bro -101% sure.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Ilustre Business Strip

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image415.jpg

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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image417.jpg

This is what I so like about our downtown area...fusion of very old and very new, so orderly, so spic n span...so urban even sans the usual talls. :cheers:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Ateneo de Davao - Marco Polo - CityTri- Roxas Blvd.

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davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:28 PM

^

It's like being tortured here seeing all these wonderful photos of our fair city. It's a pleasant torture if there's such a thing as that. :lol:

Matteo

June 16th, 2007, 08:44 PM

davao is nice.
man, if ever i go there, pasyal nyo ko dyan a

WawaY[625]

June 16th, 2007, 08:47 PM

sure matt :) ipapasyal ka namin sa lugar na ipinagpasyalan namin kay tigs and more...

pati dun sa huling pinagpasyalan ko kay tigs sa last night niya :lol:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:47 PM

^^ Sure...libre mo kami ha! eheheheheh weeeeeeeeeeeee!

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:47 PM

^

We have a bunch of SSC Davao's self - declared, very willing tour guides to do the honors...at no cost (once in the city of course!!!). :jk:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:49 PM

But for a vacation that Matteo will never forget in his entire existence....WE SHOULD LET HIM REACH MT APO! ITS HIGHEST PEAK!

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:49 PM

^

there you go, may volunteer kaagad! :) That's the Davaoeño spirit.. always ready to serve...

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:50 PM

or drink DURIAN WINE! ehehehehehheheh

WawaY[625]

June 16th, 2007, 08:51 PM

excpet i wouldnt be arsed to accompany matt sa mt.apo if ever :D mountain climbing isnt my thing

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:54 PM

^^ Cge water tubing na lang! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Matteo

June 16th, 2007, 08:55 PM

But for a vacation that Matteo will never forget in his entire existence....WE SHOULD LET HIM REACH MT APO! ITS HIGHEST PEAK!

i would love to do this.
balita ko nga saya nung last night ni tigs sa davao hehe
i wanna check out a place called venice (spelling?) hotel.
may ganyan ba dyan? lalang, just wanted to see what it looks like

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 08:59 PM

you mean Venee's Hotel? why that hotel? There are other hotels which are better and bigger than Venee's Hotel. Venee's can easily be located as this can be found along the Highway going to Matina.

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 08:59 PM

^

that must be Venees Hotel of the Veneracions in Davao. Very popular in the 80s. Dunno if it's still open...

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 09:03 PM

WawaY[625]

June 16th, 2007, 09:03 PM

lol..matagal na yun closed..nung high school ako we had our JS prom sa ballroom nila sa taas..and that time closed na ang hotel..

i think till now open pa ang ballroom pero ang hotel closed na..

BTW, malakas ba yan noon? ang layo kasi sa downtown even by today's standards na sprawling na ang DC..so im guessing noon mas malayo ang dating niya

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 09:04 PM

or drink DURIAN WINE! ehehehehehheheh

Make him eat durian before Waway and him go to that "nice" place Waway brought Tigs... and it would be a blast for sure...I mean his experience with the durian :lol:

tj_brewed

June 16th, 2007, 09:06 PM

Make him eat durian before Waway and him go to that "nice" place Waway brought Tigs... and it would be a blast for sure...I mean his experience with the durian :lol:

Fruit of the Gods...an aphrodisiac fruit...endemic to Davao. kaya cguro mabilis ang growth ng population natin...weeeeeeeee

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Are Veneracions related to the Villorias? I had a classmate in highschool who claimed that their family owns Venee's Hotel. He is a Villoria.

All i can say is...sayang ang Venees....I wish it can be brought back to its glory.

I was there a lot of times..one very memorable was for a debuting classmate in ADDU as one of the guys for the cotillon (spelling?).

My late boss from Cebu (may he rest in peace!) who had business in Mangagoy, Bislig City always mentioned the hotel with fond memories and one of those was when there was a strong quake rocking the city in '88. They were so worried the hotel being up on a hill. :lol: Sorry Waway, it's not the quake caused by what you think! :lol:

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Fruit of the Gods...an aphrodisiac fruit...endemic to Davao. kaya cguro mabilis ang growth ng population natin...weeeeeeeee

Yeah, imagine I come from a brood of 11. We are now 12 (soon!) with my parents adopting my sister's daughter... Shall I thank durian?...mmmmm more on the yes!! :lol:

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Are Veneracions related to the Villorias? I had a classmate in highschool who claimed that their family owns Venee's Hotel. He is a Villoria.

All i can say is...sayang ang Venees....I wish it can be brought back to its glory.

No idea on this. All I know is that Veneracions own the place and I used to call on one lady pediatrician practicing in Digos but resides in the big city. She said Ian Veneracion the actor was a relative. You won't be surprised she being a spanish mestizza.

davaosniper07

June 16th, 2007, 11:27 PM

hello guys......finally find you here.....

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 11:36 PM

^

Welcome to Davao thread Davaosniper!!

davaosniper07

June 16th, 2007, 11:40 PM

hi davaoeagle.....tj what happen to vizmin?

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 11:49 PM

^

Is that you in the avatar? You look like my college buddy..a certain Cunanan. :)

davaosniper07

June 16th, 2007, 11:54 PM

yeah thats me in my atavar.....but i may just look like your college buddy....my face is very common hehe.....;)

davaoeagle

June 16th, 2007, 11:57 PM

^

Okey, i just thought I gotta be sure about it...

Any news for our city/region from your end? Are you based in Davao by the way...along the highway :lol:

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 12:01 AM

nope im in riyadh....i'll be in davao on september....still catching-up with you guys.....still have to read your 33 pages thread....

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:02 AM

^

You must be missing Davao so badly...read on and hope you have fun! :)

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 12:08 AM

yeah true.....what about you? your in davao or canada?

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:13 AM

^

In Canada, in the beautiful Vancouver to be specific..:lol:

Just like you I miss home so terribly and happy to see it in photos here on SSC and elsewhere..

By the way... do you think a air link between Davao and Riyadh is feasible now?

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:20 AM

**

Hey Davaosniper bud, you might wanna invest your har-earned dinar in one of these beautiful estates here: Check it out:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=485644

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 12:28 AM

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:38 AM

^

There are both direct and connecting flights from Singapore, Hongkong, Koror, and Manado to Davao which you can take.

Me personally, I'd like to fly from Vancouver via Singapore (maybe stay for 2-3 days in Singa) then Davao. There are more choices now than before when flying from outside the country to Davao for sure.

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 12:40 AM

i earn (saudi) riyal not dinar......its nice to see all those real estate thread....but most picutres i can't open....i know dhines also sell real-estate.....good for you to promote davao.....

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:44 AM

^

ooops! so it's riyal and not dinar...

There used to be nice photos accompanying those descriptions there but I think you're the third forumer who can't see those nice photos now. My friend in the US told me last Thursday all he could see were boxed Xs. Now I'm seeing the same just like you do...well, that's to be expected with "stolen shots" (pun intended!).

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 12:45 AM

yeah singapore pass to cebu (silk air) and hong-kong by cebu pacific....while manado is part of bimp-eaga so it is allowed....i don't know about koror....i hope manila will allow davao to be an open sky, so that other international airlines outside bimp-eaga region can land in davao.....

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:49 AM

There are 4 flights from Singa to Davao and vice-versa that do not pass by Cebu now. These 4 direct flights were opened last year.

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 12:54 AM

or may be its because singapore is part of asean region....its good to know.....but what i read is that manila base airlines are not happy about the idea of davao to be an open sky because they will lose business......i heard macau flight was cancel because of this....i hope it will change.....

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 12:59 AM

^

That's a long discourse to do talking about airline owners in the country. It ticks me off Davao's open sky plan is in the back burner. We need to lobby more on it though and we have a councilor in Davao who literally has a lamp under his ass (pardon the analogy) for this regard. I'm speaking of Hon. Councilor Pete Laviña. Hats off!

davaosniper07

June 17th, 2007, 01:13 AM

oh yeah councilor retep....he is working hard on it i think.....i really dont know about this...i just read it somewhere.....what i learn now is that.....not to expect too much.....youll be disappointed...just like the davao-samal bridge (its another long story)......anyhow.....i am happy that at least davao has so many developments....reading this thread really excites me about davao.....just post post post guys.....

Luskan

June 17th, 2007, 01:57 AM

Is Cebu and Davao rivals in terms of economy?why?:?
I heard they are competing over IT investors

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 02:13 AM

^

Just like every city in the country, with the "just a drop in the bucket" investors, one city might be competing with another to siphon any possible investment.

Davao is aware that when it comes to BPO industry, it is only a David to Cebu's Goliath, just like Cebu to Manila.

Unbeknownst to many, Davao is now seeing the wisdom with what IT can do to a certain city as can be seen in many cities in the country with a vibrant IT industry.

Luskan

June 17th, 2007, 02:50 AM

^

it is only a David to Cebu's Goliath

this statement sure has a lot of meanings:hm:
insulting or not

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 03:39 AM

Philippine Eagle Center

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/4216/fmalagosparkm9e4212dhq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3521/f1md8e8dcctc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5913/fe1m6a65147pi8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6751/fe2md0ddfccuv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7827/f5m15d6a45au0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5650/fphileaglem083bcdfsc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5584/fmarikit2meda814enh8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 03:40 AM

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9350/fpagasam5661053mq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
The famous Pag-asa & Pagkakaisa

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6868/fm1m48f190dhu5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Souvenir Shop
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6302/fefma22f560yj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5940/f51m8d32b98gm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 03:54 AM

Egg comparison
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/5029/fmus3m5614a5fum6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Feather comparison
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3104/fmus2m543e1adhr8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/2030/fe4m3ae2edehm3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/9137/f0me490613tp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 03:55 AM

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 03:57 AM

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 03:59 AM

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 04:22 AM

this statement sure has a lot of meanings:hm:
insulting or not

It's not insulting...it's the truth!!

nick4ubaby

June 17th, 2007, 05:23 AM

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/Koy000-2.jpg

boulevard of broken dreams..

tj_brewed

June 17th, 2007, 06:16 AM

Is Cebu and Davao rivals in terms of economy?why?:?
I heard they are competing over IT investors

Oh no....IMO, Davao has a different direction compared to Cebu. Majority of Davao's investment are poured in agriculture and Davao's strenght is also agriculture.

When it comes to IT, Davao never did compete with Cebu. Please take note that there is a thin line between the IT Industry and the BPO Industry. With IT, most of the players in Davao are Davao based software programmers and designers. These are the small to midsized entrepreneurs with companies which are into designs, content development, network, and software designs, etc.

With the BPO Industry, please take note that business is all about strategies. While Manila is the economic pulse of Luzon, Cebu is in Visayas, Davao is the natural choice in Mindanao. BPO players need to dispurse their operations to other locations for some economic reasons. BPO investors would rather invest in a city centrally, economically, and strategically located in an area where people converge. In Mindanao, the fact is this - DAVAO is the de facto capital.

Call centers, Contact centers, and other BPO players need workforce. In Mindanao, Davao is the best answer. But ei, come to think of it...none of the major BPO players in Cebu has invested yet in Davao. Most of the BPO players in Davao are from Luzon.

.....CEBU and DAVAO are not competing...in fact, they are assisting each other as they are the banners of development in the Philippines. But the sad fact is....some residents want them to compete - and I do not know why. Cebu's development direction and strenght is different from Davao's. If you've noticed - Cebu's development now is more into scrapers, constructions, etc....and Davao is more into agriculture, plantations, processing plants, residential estates, etc.

tj_brewed

June 17th, 2007, 06:21 AM

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/Koy000-2.jpg

boulevard of broken dreams..

^^ Beautiful!

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 07:32 AM

Flash News:

Duterte is not having an operation , he only needs therapy :colgate:

The Kadayawan preparation is now underway (started last week) theirs no truth about daw "uncommercialization" of Kadayawan , he only wants to bring back the "original " festival ...,,he was just pissed daw last time bec of ginoong kadayawan :lol:

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 07:41 AM

^^ yup

Q Resto

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6505/06132007031it0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
This is "Q Resto" located in Damosa Gateway in Davao City. Great food! When I tried it the place was brand new and the service was kind of poor, but it should improve after they are opened a while and have everything worked out. I still recommend it, the food is that good!

tj_brewed

June 17th, 2007, 07:50 AM

^^ yeeeppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! great news! I'm so happy with that im literally jumping up and down in my sofa!

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 07:54 AM

^^ yeeeppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! great news! I'm so happy with that im literally jumping up and down in my sofa!

what tj Duterte not having an operation or the Kadayawan news? :colgate: add pa pala it's upto the councilors daw kung ano decision nila bec they have the pulse of the people :)

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 08:00 AM

Oh no....IMO, Davao has a different direction compared to Cebu. Majority of Davao's investment are poured in agriculture and Davao's strenght is also agriculture.

When it comes to IT, Davao never did compete with Cebu. Please take note that there is a thin line between the IT Industry and the BPO Industry. With IT, most of the players in Davao are Davao based software programmers and designers. These are the small to midsized entrepreneurs with companies which are into designs, content development, network, and software designs, etc.

With the BPO Industry, please take note that business is all about strategies. While Manila is the economic pulse of Luzon, Cebu is in Visayas, Davao is the natural choice in Mindanao. BPO players need to dispurse their operations to other locations for some economic reasons. BPO investors would rather invest in a city centrally, economically, and strategically located in an area where people converge. In Mindanao, the fact is this - DAVAO is the de facto capital.

Call centers, Contact centers, and other BPO players need workforce. In Mindanao, Davao is the best answer. But ei, come to think of it...none of the major BPO players in Cebu has invested yet in Davao. Most of the BPO players in Davao are from Luzon.

.....CEBU and DAVAO are not competing...in fact, they are assisting each other as they are the banners of development in the Philippines. But the sad fact is....some residents want them to compete - and I do not know why. Cebu's development direction and strenght is different from Davao's. If you've noticed - Cebu's development now is more into scrapers, constructions, etc....and Davao is more into agriculture, plantations, processing plants, residential estates, etc.

I couldn't say it any better bro TJ! :ceers:

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 08:01 AM

^^ Beautiful!

Boulevard is getting some facelift as well...:cheers:

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 08:02 AM

Flash News:

Duterte is not having an operation , he only needs theraphy :colgate:

The Kadayawan preparation is now underway (started last week) theirs no truth about daw "uncommercialization" of Kadayawan , he only wants to bring back the "original " festival ...,,he was just pissed daw last time bec of ginoong kadayawan :lol:

it got me rolling on the floor in joy...:cheers:

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 08:13 AM

^

Looks interesting...

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 08:21 AM

Usual Davao Eats

tuna belly w/ singkamas ,or pomelo on the side
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9095/food0837ut1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

kinilaw , this one is you have to choose your mix/
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2728/food0846cu1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Chicken B-Bque (sweet)
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/7397/food0841ci7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

salad ( talong , kamatis ,sibuyas , a pinch of bagoong and.... betsin :D
http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/9269/food0848rj6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and of course the bottomless rice!

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9673/food0851zh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

davaoeagle

June 17th, 2007, 08:39 AM

^^

Wow, those photos got me salivating profusely...

dinabaw

June 17th, 2007, 08:48 AM

Pindasan ,Compostela Province

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5090/541835095261aaf0510lp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6608/54044504868daaaf83cuc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

facing Kopiat Island
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1374/5466592989e1d516727ae2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Ady001

June 17th, 2007, 11:14 AM

welcome davaosniper07! while Cebu has diehardbisdak, we got another middle east correspondent!

paulkrps

June 17th, 2007, 11:32 AM

mga goys, do you pics of those barrel type bodegas along monteverde? and you know the history of those buildings. i can't remember what ernie corcino told who built and owned those bodegas.

diehardbisdak

June 17th, 2007, 11:47 AM

it would be really nice to have a direct flight from riyadh to davao.....but its not possible at the moment i think.....because philippine airline cancel its flight from riyadh to manila last year.....i dont know why.....other airlines do have like saudi airlines, cathay and eltihad and others.....i still dont know what airline should i take in september......does manila allow direct international flight to davao? im not sure if davao is open for other international airlines.....i heared macau airline was canceled because of this policy......but this bimp-eaga route may be possible if they will push-thru.....it would be nice to have a direct flight to brunei and kota-kinabalu and kuching, sarawak.....i have friends in that place......

*** bai, suggestion lang:

...you can fly by Qatar Airways from Riyadh to Doha, Qatar and then Doha, Qatar to Cebu direct (no more via Singapore this time...it's now a direct flight to Cebu) .....and then connecting flight to Davao (via PAL or CEB).... much lesser ang hassle sa immigration if your port of entry will be in Cebu compared to crowded NAIA ....i paid only SAR2,980 or around Php37,250 (roundtrip Riyadh/Cebu/Riyadh)...for a July flight schedule..

...or, you can fly by Cathay Pacific (from Riyadh to Cebu (via HK) and then to Davao)

bongskie09

June 17th, 2007, 12:28 PM

;13762142']sutherland?

may nakita ako plug sa TV kanina regarding jobs fair ng Sutherland..ano ba yan company na yan?

Helo goys! Been very busy the past few weeks. Great to be back and so grateful to read all the developments in our beloved city.

Re Sutherland, almost all if not 100% of call center players here in mega manila know how BIG that company is. It is actually in the same league with Convergys, PSupport, E-telcare, et al. :)

tj_brewed

June 17th, 2007, 01:49 PM