^^ good morining bai! kamusta naka dira sa Cebu!
Yup u start early morning going to Davao Crocodile Park then a hour ride to malagos (not sure) to start ur adventure! maybe stop for lunch at some point , then maybe some sight seeing and another rafting until u arrive at Corporate City! Sorry bro never tried pa pero i'm sure going to do it this summer , bro about sa Dusit di pa ako nak punta sa Manila naa pa ko ginasikaso, pero bro gi confirm nako sa akong amigo pending sa daw ron!

im doin ok in here dinabaw! pending pa diay ang Dusit Hotel? But are they serious with their interest to invest in Davao?

Salamat sa inyong botos. Dugay na pud ko wala naga-post dire sukad sa nikalit lang ug kawala ang mga regulars dire. :D

Naga-bisita gihapon ko pero wala lang naga-post. Unta maayo nila planohon ang lugar na naay mga parque, palenque, transportation, etc.

Naay pud diay tay konsehal! Maayo at least naah sa gobierno. Naah paba si Mabel Sunga sa politica?

Sige padayon... :)

kamusta animo?

tama ka. mas maayo gyud kung planado ang usa ka lugar. og i prefer davao to be a green city with parks all over the city.

si mabel acosta-robillo naa pa gihapon sa city council. second term na man siguro niya.

good luck! unta madaog ka...

to all: lets support animo!

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=333341

Happy weekend to all.

I do not think we should just discount Philip Medalla's comments assuming they are correct in context. We do not know the basis of what he means. Many people do not have a good idea of what Federalism will entail specially since this is pretty much a political process as well. I've known him to be highly intelligent , reasonable and credible. We should not be so insecure as to discount his statement offhand and just learn exactly what they mean with this as it is important for any new sort of political system to work.

As I pointed out in the other threads many people are not really aware of what federalism and it's challenges entails. This include how to redistribute national debt and what to do with areas not capable of sustaining themselves. With regards his comments that Region 11/Davao is one of those what must be examined is the tax base and the capabilities to collect those taxes. It doesn't matter if all the gold or oil or fish in the Philippines comes from here from a sustainable state point of view it's very important that these taxes are collected. How many people do you know pay taxes properly ??? I would find it hard to believe that biggest income earners in Davao which are the banana growers pay the correct taxes. Now it's not correct that the federal state will actually have a smaller share of the taxes, in all succesfull federal states the bulk goes to the national level and state puts on more same with municipal. You must add up the actual numbers to make realistic assesments of this.

Lastly I think the common attitude of let's make a Republic of Davao or Mindanao etc is a mirage. Looks good but will not stand the harsh light of reality. The great majority of people in Mindanao and Davao in particular comes from other places and I would be surprised to know of a family where they are still completely intact living in Davao. The reality is that in a ever smaller globe, fragmentation of states is the wrong way. The European Union seeks to combine huge developed traditional powers and here we are talking about breaking up an existing working republic when we should actually be heading for a strong ASEAN. For all the frustrations of what is perceived as Imperial Manila always remember that all these politician come from one province or another, and for all the frustration of not having a Mindanao President counterbalance this with the fact that there is no such thing as a mindanao vote, you just need to look at all elections to see how fragmented this idea is. We should all be combining to work not only for a better Davao but for a better Philippines and this helps everyone.

good afternoon bustero, tj and all dabawenyos!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/March8download103.jpg

Davao's latest craze, River rafting(we were using kayaks actually, last year pa ito na pic).

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/March8download071.jpg

Would you believe their are still hanging bridges that cross Davao River?

Maayong buntag sa tanan!


The rafting Bai? I think it cost P 1,500.00 per person, free lunch, merienda and a souvenir tee!
Daghan tourista bai mga Koreano ug hapon nag ug sige rafting! siguro mas dagsaon karon kay summer.

unsa man don... can we have SSC Davao meet with whitewater rafting?

kamusta animo?

tama ka. mas maayo gyud kung planado ang usa ka lugar. og i prefer davao to be a green city with parks all over the city.

si mabel acosta-robillo naa pa gihapon sa city council. second term na man siguro niya.

good luck! unta madaog ka...

to all: lets support animo!

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=333341

Mabel Acosta (ex Robillo) Laman is no longer with us. She lost in 2004.
Mabel Sunga Acosta is with us. Second term na sya. and potential vice mayor (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina)

UP-Min, UM and UIC has just come out with a joint study on the shelter problem among our informal sectors in Sta Cruz, Panabo, Samal and Davao (SANPASADA) or the so-called Metro Davao.

I will post it in my blog tonite. :)

^^ thanks for correction konsehal. i thought mabel robillo-laman & mabel sunga-acosta are one & the same.

Summer Fun at the Eden Nature Park

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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/fishing2.jpg

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HAVE an exhilarating summer at one of the country’s premier nature hot spots, Eden Nature Park and Resort, and avail of their latest “Fun at the Park” summer package available starting April 1.

“Fun at the Park” summer package includes entrance to the nature park, entry and use of one of the following activities of your choice: a swim at the pool, enjoying your catch at the Fishing Village, or have a thrilling horseback ride at Eden Sports Field.

Plus free mouth-watering snack (plated) with drinks (Apo Mineral Water or your choice of softdrinks) which you can avail at your chosen activity area (Swimming Pool, Fishing Village or Eden Sports Field Snack Center), or munch on it while enjoying spectacular views of the Vista Restaurant. All these for only P200 (adult) / P150 (children 4-10 years old).

If you want more action to whet your appetite for adventure, take delight in the resort’s other fun day activities (fishing, swimming or horseback riding) for as low P50 per person.

Or opt to savor an array of appetizing cuisine at Eden Nature Park’s Buffet Lunch Day Package for only P380 per person. Ala-carte and combo style food preparations will also be made available at the Swimming Pool area from 01 April-30 May, and at the Fishing Village from April 1 onwards.

Truly this summer’s one and only exciting getaway that you can’t afford to miss, Eden Nature Park and Resort…Naturally. Make your reservations now. Call 296 0791, 299.1020/299.0313 or visit Eden Nature Park & Resort Office at Matina Town Square, MacArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City.

We are inviting you all to visit and experience Davao!

Mabel Acosta (ex Robillo) Laman is no longer with us. She lost in 2004.
Mabel Sunga Acosta is with us. Second term na sya. and potential vice mayor (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina)

UP-Min, UM and UIC has just come out with a joint study on the shelter problem among our informal sectors in Sta Cruz, Panabo, Samal and Davao (SANPASADA) or the so-called Metro Davao.

I will post it in my blog tonite. :)

Good day to all!

Konsehal, is SANSAPADA the official coverage of Metro Davao? I haven't read any article carrying this info. My understanding is that Davao city comprising of the 11 business districts within is the Metro Davao. Any official declaration on this?

Hey guys!!!! How are you?

I am finally here in Davao City. Thanks to all of you, naging aware ko sa mga places na puwede nakong mabisita. I took a lot of pictures and I will be sharing them to you pag nagakataon ko na ma upload nako ang pics or visit my website.

Davao city really changed a lot. I could not almost recognize some of the places. What suprised me the most e, yung prices ng mga bibilihin. They jumped 3x more than I remember tapos my VAT pa? What is going on? Your 1000 pesos is para lang hangin.

Anyway, I will stop by later on and share you some of the photos I took.

Sarah

Hey guys!!!! How are you?

I am finally here in Davao City. Thanks to all of you, naging aware ko sa mga places na puwede nakong mabisita. I took a lot of pictures and I will be sharing them to you pag nagakataon ko na ma upload nako ang pics or visit my website.

Davao city really changed a lot. I could not almost recognize some of the places. What suprised me the most e, yung prices ng mga bibilihin. They jumped 3x more than I remember tapos my VAT pa? What is going on? Your 1000 pesos is para lang hangin.

Anyway, I will stop by later on and share you some of the photos I took.

Sarah

Hi Sarah, I hope you will have a great time in Davao. We welcome pics that you might wanna share here. Have fun!

maayong hapon sa tanan!
Originally posted by Sleeper_uno unsa man don... can we have SSC Davao

Ok ko diya Dave set lang ta ug time, di ka hadlok diha bai! basig heart attack ta ana! sa kids lang ta na raft bai! hehehe!

Originally posted Tj_brewed pending pa diay ang Dusit Hotel? But are they serious with their interest to invest in Davao?

Wa ko kibalo kung kanus.a madayon bai kay ingon lang man gud katung Architect na kaila nako naa lay "little glitz"

Good day to all!

Konsehal, is SANSAPADA the official coverage of Metro Davao? I haven't read any article carrying this info. My understanding is that Davao city comprising of the 11 business districts within is the Metro Davao. Any official declaration on this?

Good evening to all!

I just posted in my blog (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina) the story about SANPASADA. You can have the background there about Metro Davao (click Metro Davao). The metropolitanization concept came from the academe, anticipating commonality of urban problems in different LGUs (local govt units).

Ok ang recommendation nila about the RICH concept for the "urban poor." :)

Good evening to all!

I just posted in my blog (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina) the story about SANPASADA. You can have the background there about Metro Davao (click Metro Davao). The metropolitanization concept came from the academe, anticipating commonality of urban problems in different LGUs (local govt units).

Ok ang recommendation nila about the RICH concept for the "urban poor." :)

how did the local governments within METRO DAVAO take the report councilor? especially Davao City?

^^
jech, sa Samal ba, naa bay baratuhon na beach resort or basi high end lang tanan resorts?

Sunday, April 02, 2006
Mayor's daughter open to joining politics
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THE eldest daughter of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is not closing her doors to the possibility of joining politics just like her father.


Sara Z. Duterte, who recently passed the Bar examinations, said Friday that she is not discounting the possibility that she would later follow her father's footsteps.

"In God's time. It all depends on God's will," Sara said.

Now that she is a full-fledged lawyer, Sara said, she would return to Davao City and stay for good.

Sara's father has long expressed his desire to retire from politics. What is preventing him though is that he reportedly has not found a suitable replacement for him -- one that would serve the Dabawenyos selflessly and with strong political will.

Many political observers say this person could be Sara.

But the mayor is, however, mum on the possibility of her daughter joining politics.

Asked of her message to Dabawenyos who never wavered in supporting her father, the young Duterte said, "For the Dabawenyos, we have to be competitive, we have to be world-class."

Maybe the father molds Davao of peace and order, cleanlinest, and environmental concerns! Daugther makes Davao famous!

hi ashton! sorry for my late reply! yup..daghan og baratohon na resort sa samal island......naa gani tag singko na entrance unya 150 lang ang isa ka hut! im talkin about kaputian..

also ang fave sa masses...PARADISE BEACH RESORT! ok kaau ni! and barato pud! u can also try COSTA MARINA!

Sunday, April 02, 2006
Mayor's daughter open to joining politics
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THE eldest daughter of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is not closing her doors to the possibility of joining politics just like her father.


Sara Z. Duterte, who recently passed the Bar examinations, said Friday that she is not discounting the possibility that she would later follow her father's footsteps.

"In God's time. It all depends on God's will," Sara said.

Now that she is a full-fledged lawyer, Sara said, she would return to Davao City and stay for good.

Sara's father has long expressed his desire to retire from politics. What is preventing him though is that he reportedly has not found a suitable replacement for him -- one that would serve the Dabawenyos selflessly and with strong political will.

Many political observers say this person could be Sara.

But the mayor is, however, mum on the possibility of her daughter joining politics.

Asked of her message to Dabawenyos who never wavered in supporting her father, the young Duterte said, "For the Dabawenyos, we have to be competitive, we have to be world-class."

Maybe the father molds Davao of peace and order, cleanlinest, and environmental concerns! Daugther makes Davao famous!

This reminds me of an article I've read before....

Ocampo: Who'll be the next vice mayor?
March 27, 2006

TODAY is good a time as any to talk about politics. Because like it or not, it's election time again on May 2007, which is just 13 months away from today. No wonder as early as now, quite a number of politicians wants to be noticed by the public through, what else, but the media.

No point in speculating about who'll be the next mayor because with Rody Duterte still very much around and in the running, the result of next year's derby for the city's top elective position is fait accompli. Ironically, Mayor Rody's name indubitably would still dominate discussions on the vice mayoral race. All political do pesters believe that whoever is picked by Mayor Duterte as his running mate will be a cinch as winner in the next vice mayor contest,

What's interesting if all the political whispers are to be believed, nearly all those who have their eyes set on the vice mayor seat are close to, as in political allies of Duterte.

Number one in my list is city administrator Wendel E. Avisado, lawyer, who had served as regional director of the Department of Interior and Local Government in Southern Mindanao based in Davao City and member of the City Council.

Logically, one would think that being incumbent administrator able to dispense with political favors, no matter how limited, Avisado has an edge over the other hopefuls.

People remember former mayor Benjamin de Guzman. He ran and won for vice mayor in 1995, although he was not the official running mate of Duterte then. But Avisado is not de Guzman and the city administratorship is not a surefire passport to electoral victory.

Antonio "Tonying" Llamas was city administrator when he lost for vice mayor to Louis Bonguyan. Leo delos Santos has just resigned as administrator hewn he ran and lost for city councilor for the first district.

Number Two is my list is Councilor Jimmy Dureza, who topped the 2004 council derby in the Second District. He, too, is expecting the support of Duterte who has been a long time friend and political ally.

Without the endorsement of Duterte, will Jimmy, who can't run for councilor anymore, ran for vice mayor? If he insists in running sans the mayor's support, has he the wherewithals to sustain a campaign? Remember, he'll be running citywide not just for the Second District.

What about councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta who is third on my list? Twice a topnotcher in the First District council race, Mabel is considered one of the strongest allies of the mayor in the city legislature? Unknown to many is the fact that in a number of surveys, Mabel is second -- though a far second -- to Majority Leader Boy Nograles for congressman in the First District.

However, in a TV interview, she said running for a higher political position is not her priority right now. She said, she wants to concentrate on her job as councilor. Well, that's because she still has one term to go in the City Council. She can always be the dark horse and compromise candidate.

Originally not in my list, but is decidedly a no pushover is Representative Ruy Elias Lopez, who's "graduating" from Congress this. While preparing his brother Dr. Rene, now a councilor, to replace him.

Ruy is reportedly going the rounds of Davao City, touching base with the old political allies of his great father, former mayor and congressman Elias, in areas outside the Third District, his bailiwick. It is rumored though that Ruy has not gotten the commitment of Mayor Rody in his vice mayoralty bid. It is no surprise if the mayor will play hard to get, if one considers the major "atrasos" of Ruy to him.

First he spurned the mayor's plea to support Arroyo in the 2004 presidential polls by supporting the late actor Fernando Poe Jr. and again worked hard for Arroyo's impeachment a year later. If Mayor Rody rejects Ruy in his vice mayoral bid, he had it coming.

The real dark horse in next year's vice mayoral tussle is Ben de Guzman. Among all the aspirants, he is touted to be the only one with a citywide network of supporters having been vice mayor and mayor before.

His circle of supporters and ward leaders is reportedly still intact. He has two problems though -- lack of funds to bankroll an expensive campaign, or if Mayor Rody, with his hold on grassroots political leaders, sees to it that he loses the derby.

When interviewed recently, de Guzman said he would rather spend time with his family and practice as private lawyer than venture into politics again. Politicians always say this month before elections.

I wanted to include Leo Avia III on my list but I think he would rather spend his time and money on other worthwhile endeavor. Saving the "pawikan" would be good!

I am also hesitant to add Chief Superintendent Isidro Lapena on my list because I think politics is not his cup of tea. I just overheard somebody talking about his plan to retire in Davao and probably venture into politics. That is why I mentioned his name.

There is one more brilliant name being mentioned for possible vice mayor next year. He is young and untested in political contest but he carries the family name of a political giant. He is Carlo Nograles, a lawyer, who has ably performed the task of chief of staff of his father, Majority Leader Boy Nograles. Carlo has also been representing his father in all activities within the 1st District. This is not to mention that he sings like Bamboo.

DC's next mayor, a woman?

Something intriguing. Last year, a fortuneteller told me that a female politician would be the next mayor of Davao. Suddenly I remembered Sarah "Inday" Duterte, who's just waiting for the results of the bar exams, like Marc, the son of Davao del Sur Representative Douglas Cagas and Karlo Santos Bello, sone of former Justice Secretary Silvestre H. Belloo III and grand son of former Davao City mayor and DILG secretary Luigi Santos.

Of course, there's Councilor Sunga or Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad. But they may not be as strong as Inday especially if Duterte would fully support her political ambition, starting with the city council next year perhaps.

okey-- thanks a lot.. Samal and Davao sounds exciting to me--- i hope naa pay Cebu Pacific na tag piso this September..... :)

hi ashton! sorry for my late reply! yup..daghan og baratohon na resort sa samal island......naa gani tag singko na entrance unya 150 lang ang isa ka hut! im talkin about kaputian..

also ang fave sa masses...PARADISE BEACH RESORT! ok kaau ni! and barato pud! u can also try COSTA MARINA!

okey-- thanks a lot.. Samal and Davao sounds exciting to me--- i hope naa pay Cebu Pacific na tag piso this September..... :)

pareserve dayun ashton..know what, kahapon nagpabook ko ug ticket padung davao for the kadayawan festival this august! naka avail ko ug 1 Peso BaseFare.....barato kaau! so i bought 2 roundtrip tickets! ehehehhehe anyway, if u have further query about davao..u may email me at travel@customercare.expedia.com <<< ehehehhee loko lang email na to ha..joke lang..basta just PM me for more info..or send me an email

^^
awryt, thanks a lot.. i sent you a PM. . . I have to experience Davao's magic myself.. hehe

wow, i've never seen davao thread so alive!! maybe i should frequent thi from now on.. hiya everyone!!!

wow, i've never seen davao thread so alive!! maybe i should frequent thi from now on.. hiya everyone!!!

Hi huistenmark....welcome to davao's thread! enjoy ur stay!

hey tj_brewed! i see you've done a hell of a good job powering this forum to life. that's great! maybe i should show my pride about my city as well. i might be doing a destination case study soon, so i'll bear davao in mind.

hey tj_brewed! i see you've done a hell of a good job powering this forum to life. that's great! maybe i should show my pride about my city as well. i might be doing a destination case study soon, so i'll bear davao in mind.

Thank you so much huistenmark...I appreciate that..The credit also goes to all of the dabawenyos who have been part of this forum. :) Kudos to all of us (city officials, business sector, and dabawenyos in davao, in the country and in abroad)!

yes indeed.. skywalker is my uncle, btw, which i like to point out!! hahahahaha...

Summer Fun at the Eden Nature Park

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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/fishing2.jpg

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waaaahhh, i miss this place! nkapangawil pa sad kog isda diha, ipaluto mo lang sa ila, tapos nakabalot ng dahon sa saging, sarap! the indiana jones ride is fun din tapos i tour sad ka nila using a vehicle na murag golf cart naa pay guide to tell you stuffs about eden. klase klase ang bulaklak na klase klase pud ang pangalan like mickey mouse flower, jade flower etc. and diri lang ko nakakita ng tanom na asparagus. kay usually ang asparagus diri sa cebu nakalata naman :bash: tapos at lunch kay buffet sa ilahang murag clubhouse or something ba to bai tj? tanan halos puro gulay and fruits, sa ilahang mga tanom ra sad gikan. kaya laking tipid kasi they wont waste too much money on buying stuff for the food of their guests. medyo far from the city center pero the travel is very much worth it, sabi nga nila, you havent been to davao if you havent been to eden, nah dapat na gyud ko bayaran sa eden ani! libreng promo gyud akong gibuhat, but what the heck, the place is nice kaya d gyud ko maulaw mag promote sa eden. siguro mas maganda na yan ngayon.

Mabel Acosta (ex Robillo) Laman is no longer with us. She lost in 2004.
Mabel Sunga Acosta is with us. Second term na sya. and potential vice mayor (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina)

UP-Min, UM and UIC has just come out with a joint study on the shelter problem among our informal sectors in Sta Cruz, Panabo, Samal and Davao (SANPASADA) or the so-called Metro Davao.

I will post it in my blog tonite. :)


Thank you for the answers. Her family are long time friends of my grandparents and she is a friend of my family too. I hope she wins! :nocrook:

maayong hapon sa tanan!


Ok ko diya Dave set lang ta ug time, di ka hadlok diha bai! basig heart attack ta ana! sa kids lang ta na raft bai! hehehe!


Wa ko kibalo kung kanus.a madayon bai kay ingon lang man gud katung Architect na kaila nako naa lay "little glitz"


tulo laway nako sa plano ninyo. di lagi ka atakihon sa kasing2 dinabaw, exciting gyud ni kaayo. The good part about it that the way they organize the advanture is very professional. I've tried the one in CDO before but there were minor hitches due to bickerings of the organizers.

Good evening to all!

I just posted in my blog (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina) the story about SANPASADA. You can have the background there about Metro Davao (click Metro Davao). The metropolitanization concept came from the academe, anticipating commonality of urban problems in different LGUs (local govt units).

Ok ang recommendation nila about the RICH concept for the "urban poor." :)

thanks for the tip consehal, i have just browsed the article by Mayor Roger Antalan.

Hi Guys, please read on. This is an excerpt (tailender) of the article written by Jun Ledesma of Sunstar Davao.

Haven't you noticed? There has been a perceptible influx of foreign tourists in Davao City. Europeans, Americans, Koreans and Japanese. This, I want to believe, is a product of the Asean Tourism Forum, which Davao City hosted recently. We should continue taking care of the gains that we reaped during ATF and that include extending hospitality to our domestic and foreign guests. A word of advice to our Japanese visitors: Do not be hoodwinked by swindlers who sell you gold bars, gold coins and even take you to places where the fabled Yamashita treasures are concealed. They are fool's gold.

yes indeed.. skywalker is my uncle, btw, which i like to point out!! hahahahaha...


...pero halos sing-edad lang tayo. di ba? kamusta dinha?

maayong hapon sa tanan!


Ok ko diya Dave set lang ta ug time, di ka hadlok diha bai! basig heart attack ta ana! sa kids lang ta na raft bai! hehehe!


mas atakihon hinuon ko kung sa kids ang gamiton kay hadlok basin mabuskag. bitaw don available ko weekends lang nya usahay duty pud ko casino sabado. pwede ba domingo?

mas atakihon hinuon ko kung sa kids ang gamiton kay hadlok basin mabuskag. bitaw don available ko weekends lang nya usahay duty pud ko casino sabado. pwede ba domingo?

Good Morning to All! :)

ei..aru going to have an eyeball? when? may we have a ssc-davao grand eyeball?

Asked of her message to Dabawenyos who never wavered in supporting her father, the young Duterte said, "For the Dabawenyos, we have to be competitive, we have to be world-class."
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sounds like sara is a fighter.

Good Morning to All! :)

ei..aru going to have an eyeball? when? may we have a ssc-davao grand eyeball?

sabut-sabot pa lang. dili eyeball, SSC Davao Whitewater Adventure. Who wants to join?

Originally posted by sleeper_uno sabut-sabot pa lang. dili eyeball, SSC Davao Whitewater Adventure. Who wants to join?

OK ngita ta kauban mga SCC para enjoy!ug basig kita lang duha Dave,murag ta ug katung sa photo na nag sagwan2x ug banka duol sa Queensland!hehehe!lami man pud! :drunk:


Dala tag chikas ana bai!hehehe!para lami ihalog pag kanang balud2x na bai ba! :naughty:

Originally posted by Davaoeagle tulo laway nako sa plano ninyo. di lagi ka atakihon sa kasing2 dinabaw, exciting gyud ni kaayo. The good part about it that the way they organize the advanture is very professional. I've tried the one in CDO before but there were minor hitches due to bickerings of the organizers.


Ok salamat bai kay hadlok man ko miski sakay barko!hehehe! :runaway:

Several beach resorts in Davao gulf unsafe
By Ben O. Tesiorna

NINE of the 15 beach resorts tested in Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal were found high in coliform, bacterial, and fecal content, exceeding maximum tolerable limits for bathing.

The report was contained in a letter from the Center for Health Development-Davao Region of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health to Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

The letter called the mayor's attention to the state of beach waters, as found in the tests conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau.

Duterte said he does not intend jeopardize the business of some beach resort owners but just to reveal to the people the health concerns involved.

"Between friendship and the people, I hope you will understand that my work is for the people," he said, apparently addressing those whose beach resort operations would be affected by such negative publicity.

Of the 15 beaches tested, the six that passed water quality standard for bathing are the Mergrande Ocean Resort in Dumoy, Talomo district, the Seagull Beach Resort in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, the Bago Beach Resort in Bago Aplaya, Talomo district, all in Davao city and the Paradise Island Beach Resort, Costa Marina, and Samal Beach Park in the Island Garden City of Samal.

Those that have bacterial, coliform and fecal contents that are already unsafe for bathing are the waters in Liberty, Marina Azul I in Times Beach, Kalayaan Beach Resort in Daliao, Toril, Coaco Beach in Sasa, Felis Complex in Matina Aplaya, Agdao Beach in Agdao, Bunawan Beach Resort in Bunawan.

The mayor in particular mentioned Vice Mayor Luis Bonguyan whose family owns Bonguyan Beach Resort, which failed in the safety test.

The high presence of fecal coliform bacteria in aquatic environments indicates that the water has been contaminated with the fecal material of man or other animals.

At the time this occurred, the source water might have been contaminated by pathogens or disease producing bacteria or viruses, which could also exist in fecal material.

Some waterborne pathogenic diseases include typhoid fever, viral and bacterial gastroenteritis and hepatitis A.

The presence of fecal contamination is an indicator that a potential health risk exists for individuals exposed to this water.

Duterte urged beach resort owners to take their part in the clean up drive to ensure that their waters are safe for bathing especially this summer.

The mayor advised Dabawenyos to avoid the resorts that were tested hazardous for bathing.

But Duterte assured owners that the City Government would do something about the problem.

this link (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/03/news/several.beach.resorts.in.davao.gulf.unsafe.html)

Thanks for the news @valium....dapat talaga ma-aksyonan ito...neway, unsa kahay mga actions nga himoon ani..are they going to close down the resort?

naa nasad ang murag korek.. hahay [ayaw na pansina ninyo]

Davao Sur launches “Sea Scape Tour Project”


STA CRUZ, Davao del Sur, Apr. 2 (PNA) --- The municipality of Sta. Cruz has launched a tour package that will help boost the municipality’s eco-tourism industry and attract potential tourists and investors who could help provide economic benefit to its constituents.

Mayor Gerome Undalok said Sta. Cruz was declared as one of the Provincial Agri-Industrial Centers in the Davao Region by the Regional Development Council through the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) to attract specific investments in the municipality.

To achieve its objective, the municipality launched the “Sea Scape Tour Project” which stands out as an eco-tourism venture that integrates the elements of community-based eco-tourism, people’s participation, customer focused, contribution to environmental conservation, preservation and protection of local culture.

The project is built around the unique environmental attributes and serene beauty of Pasig Island of Barangay Bato and Tagabuli Sea Rock Garden. It enhances a broad range of environmental experiences and learning with fun and enjoyment of the sun, sea and sand.

Coastal trekking along the mangrove areas, snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, visit to seaweeds farms, island hopping, sport fishing are also among the activities that bring the guest closer to nature.

Further the tour provides you a better understanding on the relationship on the ecosystem of the upland and the coastal areas as one can view the landscape of the Mt. Apo Natural Park to the coastal areas.

The Sea Scape Tour Package provides several optiononal objectives; Package I Pasig Marine Sanctuary (Option 1) Tour around the Pasig Area (40 minutes) – tour over the sea grass, coral reef areas, catch glimpse on the gardens of the sea and interact with the “sea farmers” tending to their seaweed farms and sea cucumber culture.

(Option 2) Snorkeling/Swimming along the fish sanctuary (45 minute) – snorkeling/swimming along the so-called fish sanctuary and view the healthy corals and colorful fishes within the sanctuary.

(Option 3) Scuba diving along the Fish Sanctuary (45 minutes – 1 hour) – View the richness of the coral reef along the sanctuary while observing the lifestyles of some of the coral reef fishes.

Package 2: Sea Rock Garden (Option 1) Experience the soothing seascape tour at the sea rock garden in Barangay Tagabuli with its unique coastal topography complemented with its natural landscape of rock formation, dwarf mangroves naturally scattered within the white sand beachfront. Big mangroves also provide shades to those beach lovers.

Its activities involves Snorkeling/swimming/scuba diving along the fish sanctuary and sportfishing this option also provides alternative places for prepared activities: like in Bacolod Beach in barangay Tuban and Tajos Beach in Barangay Zone III

(Option 2) Fish Cage – Tagabuli is also the fish capital of Sta. Cruz with the presence of fish cages within the Tagabuli Cove. Fish feeding and interact with the fish folks as they tend to their fish cages. You may have sure catch fishing and cook your own catch. (Option 3) Bird Watching – Added attraction is the bird sanctuary along the National Highway where big trees serve as roosts for birds of different species.

The Office of the Provincial Agri-Industrial Center and Office of the Municipal Administrator believes that the project will not only generate livelihood and benefits for the villagers but also promotes and show cases local conservation efforts of threatened coastal environment and wildlife.

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This is just an observation of traffic flow infront of Victoria Plaza last March 11....

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Relaks lang mga bro..its no harm at all...at least people know that there are still problem in our city that needs attention...

Relaks lang mga bro..its no harm at all...at least people know that there are still problem in our city that needs attention...

There's no metropolitan city in the entire Philippines - or the whole of asia, without issues or problems! The good thing with Metro Davao is that we recognize the problem and address the issues through the support of the local government units within the metro and the business sector! And ofcourse with the strong leadership of our great Mayor Duterte - no one can top that in the entire Mindanao! :)

good morning davao!!!

^^ duterte read this news in his gikan sa masa para sa masa last sunday...

i would like to inform the public that those beaches mentioned are really not fit for swimming because they are near industrial, pier area and squatters area in the first place. in the case of felis complex, wala naman talagang naliligo doon coz the beach is converted into a fish pond. the whole samal island and known beaches like mergrande and seagull are A-OK coz those are true beach resorts unlike the following class E beaches...

1. Marina Azul I in Times Beach
2. Kalayaan Beach Resort in Daliao, Toril
3. Coaco Beach in Sasa
4. Felis Complex in Matina Aplaya
5. Agdao Beach in Agdao
6. Bunawan Beach Resort in Bunawan.

note: marina azul and felis maybe class E here in davao but unfortunately in other cities class A na nila ito...

I'd like to quote again the News posted by our Number One fan!

Several beach resorts in Davao gulf unsafe
By Ben O. Tesiorna

NINE of the 15 beach resorts tested in Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal were found high in coliform, bacterial, and fecal content, exceeding maximum tolerable limits for bathing.

The report was contained in a letter from the Center for Health Development-Davao Region of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health to Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

The letter called the mayor's attention to the state of beach waters, as found in the tests conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau.

Duterte said he does not intend jeopardize the business of some beach resort owners but just to reveal to the people the health concerns involved.

"Between friendship and the people, I hope you will understand that my work is for the people," he said, apparently addressing those whose beach resort operations would be affected by such negative publicity.

Of the 15 beaches tested, the six that passed water quality standard for bathing are the Mergrande Ocean Resort in Dumoy, Talomo district, the Seagull Beach Resort in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, the Bago Beach Resort in Bago Aplaya, Talomo district, all in Davao city and the Paradise Island Beach Resort, Costa Marina, and Samal Beach Park in the Island Garden City of Samal.

Those that have bacterial, coliform and fecal contents that are already unsafe for bathing are the waters in Liberty, Marina Azul I in Times Beach, Kalayaan Beach Resort in Daliao, Toril, Coaco Beach in Sasa, Felis Complex in Matina Aplaya, Agdao Beach in Agdao, Bunawan Beach Resort in Bunawan.

The mayor in particular mentioned Vice Mayor Luis Bonguyan whose family owns Bonguyan Beach Resort, which failed in the safety test.

The high presence of fecal coliform bacteria in aquatic environments indicates that the water has been contaminated with the fecal material of man or other animals.

At the time this occurred, the source water might have been contaminated by pathogens or disease producing bacteria or viruses, which could also exist in fecal material.

Some waterborne pathogenic diseases include typhoid fever, viral and bacterial gastroenteritis and hepatitis A.

The presence of fecal contamination is an indicator that a potential health risk exists for individuals exposed to this water.

Duterte urged beach resort owners to take their part in the clean up drive to ensure that their waters are safe for bathing especially this summer.

The mayor advised Dabawenyos to avoid the resorts that were tested hazardous for bathing.

But Duterte assured owners that the City Government would do something about the problem.

this link (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/03/news/several.beach.resorts.in.davao.gulf.unsafe.html)

and to support this...lemme post another press release from Mindanao Times.

9 beaches unsafe for bathing - DoH
By Joel B. Escovilla
Mindanao Times

The Department of Health has issued a warning against bathing in some of the beaches in the Davao Gulf because of their high coliform level resulting from fecal and industrial pollution.

In a letter to Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the Department of Health has cited a study conducted by the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) which discovered that nine of the 15 beaches monitored have more than the standard 1,000 total coliform.

Duterte read the names of the beach resorts that are deemed by the EMB as unafe for bathing on his weekly TV program “Gikan sa masa, Para sa masa.” They are: Kalayaan, Bonguyan, Liberty, Marina Azul 1, Coaco, Guino-o, Felis, Agdao and Bunawan beach resorts as unsafe for bathing.

“I’m very sorry to Vice Mayor Luis Bonguyan. You will understand if you will become mayor why I am doing this,” he said.

Bonguyan Beach Resort is owned by the family of the vice mayor.

“Between friendship and the people, they have to understand that my job is for the people,” he said. “If I have to break ties and friendship, then I have no choice.”

Duterte identified Mergrande, Seagull, Punta Marina, Paradise, Samal Beach Resort and Bago Beach Resort as safe for bathing.

Fecal coliform levels are measured by the median which must not exceed 88 most probable number (MPN) per 100 milligrams. Coliform can manifest due to factors like lack of wastewater treatment facilities; animal and human wastes; temperature; as well as high levels of nutrients in water which multiplies the growth rate of bacteria.

Usually, coliform is caused by strong rains precipitated by a long dry spell.

Duterte said the city government would embark on a clean-up and educational campaign to be spearheaded by the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) along the coastline communities.

“We will do inspections, support changes and establish facilities to try to help instead of putting them (resorts) down,” he said.

He also promised assistance to the affected resorts to make their beaches safe for bathers and clear their name.

“I will also read here the name of the resorts (that have complied) if their areas are already safe,” he said. JBE
source (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=11356)

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Thank you so much for this news valium! we know that deep inside, you are a great fan of Davao and Cebu (since you have been posting there too.) Such news would prove how the City government is serious with environmental issues and concerns!

Thanks as well for spending so much time to look for news about Davao City. Hindi biro ang maglog-in everyday sa SSC and post some constructive comments towards Davao! This means that you're heart truly beats for Davao! Kudos!

Duterte identified Mergrande, Seagull, Punta Marina, Paradise, Samal Beach Resort and Bago Beach Resort as safe for bathing.[/SIZE]



the good news is that....the most frequented beach in Davao (the popular ones) passed the test! This proves that the beaches where tourists spend most of their time in Davao..are practically SAFE!

re: contamination in beach resorts

I hope that the government will implement a concrete long-term solution to this problem kasi it does not only harm the beach-going public's health but everybody else's as well. Kasi kung polluted and beaches, malamang the fish and other species in the beaches are also contaminated. Solution should include prohibiting and regulating the factories, houses, etc in the area. IMHO, sana wala na lang talagang industries and residents na super lapit sa beach since may tendency talaga that they will dump their wastes into the beach.

On the other hand, I don't think it's going to cause a big problem in terms of tourism. Boracay has the same problem (until now) pero dami pa ring tourists na pumupunta. ;)

Guyzz..we have plenty of beaches and more are still undeveloped specially sa Samal and Talikud Islands, so dili ta dapat mabalaka...dili lang sa pag-daot ha pro bisan pag dili na i-check na diha sa Agdao & Times Beach mo to-o gyud ko nga hugaw na gyud nang mga beach diha kay within our city-center man gud na...sauna siguro okey pa na pro karon daghan na namuyo sa Davao motoo gyud ko nga hugaw na na diha...Na hibolong pa gani ko nga SEAGULL Beach Resort is safe pa kay kanang dapita halos occupied na..i mean daghan na ug nag-puyo plus factories and residential areas sourrounds....

Well, atleast wala nato gi-tago ni nga problema and there will be action to be made then walay dapat ika-uwaw...dili lang gyud dapat i-negative ang pagsabot ani nga news kay klaro man nga ang mean purpose is to make the people and concerned bodies aware....yon lang po..i thank you bow!

hi dvocity and junex! gud pm! bitaw, maskin ako hugawan ko anang part sa Agdao and Times! obvious na kaau! good thing na this issue has been raised by the local government. Ok pud na the local government is serious regarding this concern.....

guys, I'm going to Metro Manila this Firday. Sali ako sa Celdran Tours (http://celdrantours.blogspot.com) of Chinatown. Hopefully, makakuha ako ideas dun on how to do tours na fun para i can suggest here.

Yeah bai tj...kaya nga gusto ko mahimo nang mangrove forests nang mga remaining mud-flats diha sa Bucana, Piapi, Matina Applya, Pancan & Tibunco areas..i know a lot of things to be considered pero dili mani lisod kung tagaan lang gyud ug katomanan...motabang man gud ni silang absorve sa mga pollutants....and besides, diba its good to see Davao still in touch with nature?...i

Uy bai tj...we are almost reaching 500 messages na naman huh.....ngeee mag thread 7 na ta ani?????grabeha uy morag bag-o ra man ka ga open og thread 6!

junex... ok yung mangrove idea... but I think that mangrove areas are essentially off-limits for swimming. Parang mag-change yung soil composition from sandy to muddy. So maybe its ok to have lots of mangrove areas pero leave some for swimming areas.

ei dvocity! take care and good luck sa trip aight? im sure you'll learn alot of stuffs through that tour which we can apply to fully promote Davao!

@junex - yup your right...hapit na pud mag thread 7..our thread is getting faster! our davao thread family is getting bigger!

guys, even kanang diha sa sta. ana waterfront (pier) hugaw na sad kay daghan nang human wastes. remember nako sauna nga nagkayak mi from the pier to paradise island resort nga daghan "floaters" nagkalat. Nag capsize pa gyud among kayak pag-abot balik sa pier unya hapit gyud nako malukdo ang "ebs" pang salom namo paingon sa baybay, yikes! Unta ma-relocate na nang mga informal settlers diha kay sa akong nabasahan dahan na kaayo mga forengers naga kayak diha nga route.

junex... ok yung mangrove idea... but I think that mangrove areas are essentially off-limits for swimming. Parang mag-change yung soil composition from sandy to muddy. So maybe its ok to have lots of mangrove areas pero leave some for swimming areas.

Yeah...pro dili na ta mag tanom didto sa beach areas...didto nalang ta sa mga mud-flats na daan..actually kung familiar ka diha sa Bucana ot Piapi areas, very muddy na dihang dapita, knee-deep ang tubig dagat diha kung high-tide(i remember sea snakes abounds there)pero occupied tanan sa mga squatters...may mga classmate ko diha sauna kaya familiar gamay....people made there shanties sa ibabaw sa muds...the sad thing is all their waste including human wastes are all thrown-out underneath..... :)

Yeah...pro dili na ta mag tanom didto sa beach areas...didto nalang ta sa mga mud-flats na daan..actually kung familiar ka diha sa Bucana ot Piapi areas, very muddy na dihang dapita, knee-deep ang tubig dagat diha kung high-tide(i remember sea snakes abounds there)pero occupied tanan sa mga squatters...may mga classmate ko diha sauna kaya familiar gamay....people made there shanties sa ibabaw sa muds...the sad thing is all their waste including human wastes are all thrown-out underneath..... :)


bai junex, tinuod gyud ni imong sulti bai. Tanan rubbish sa residents go down the sea water. How sad. If I may suggest, relocate them and do massive clean-up drive and if financially viable fill the area with white sands from neighboring samal island. Ala miami south beach ba, wheww, how nice it is to dream!

bro tj, i e-mailed you my rough draft for the intro. Please open your e-mail when you have the time. thanks!

bro tj, paki post daw otro sa imong e-mail add kay nagbounce ang akong message. thanks!

bro tj, paki post daw otro sa imong e-mail add kay nagbounce ang akong message. thanks!

ei! just droppin by...my email add is shealthieljech@yahoo.com

ei to those who have not casted their vote yet...you may visit our ssc davao y-group....if you arent part of the yahoo group yet, just send me your yahoo email add through pm.

thnaks tj, i've just resent it.

maayong gabii sa tanan!

maayong gabii sa tanan!

good evening batang adiang! welcome to ssc-davao!

hi all, sorry wa ko ka-online. busy kaayo over the weekend. hope everybody's doing ok.

gud evening guys!!!

Good evening to all!

OK ngita ta kauban mga SCC para enjoy!ug basig kita lang duha Dave,murag ta ug katung sa photo na nag sagwan2x ug banka duol sa Queensland!hehehe!lami man pud! :drunk:


Dala tag chikas ana bai!hehehe!para lami ihalog pag kanang balud2x na bai ba! :naughty:

ayay! basig naa pay gusto mokuyog... nanawagan ko sa ubang ssc forumers diri nga kung interesado mo palihug salmot mo sa kalihukan manglibre daw si don dinabaw (hehehe)... kay kung walay lain mokuyog, among kuyugon si inday, katong katabang sa silingan.

isingit ko lang ning balita...

PIA Press Release
04/04/2006
Davao offer great potentials for diving


Davao City (4 April) -- Diving is a niche market in the Davao region and the area has major potentials.

Department of Tourism assistant regional director Roger Layson in an interview after the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao said they have identified diving sites in the region. And this includes the Ligid and Malipano at the Island Garden City of Samal, one in Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur and another in Mabini, Compostela Valley Province.

Although Layson said that there are several other sites and many potential dive areas all around the Davao Gulf.

He however said that the area could not technically be considered a diving destination because it lacks a decompression chamber facility, a life saving device where divers suffering from a diving affliction called Bends could be revived with the use of the equipment.

He said the government in coordination with the divers association is working out with a US company for a donation of such equipment costing millions of pesos. Two of the equipment can be found in Batangas and Cebu.

But what is interesting to note is that a Davao-based doctor is part of the team that handles in the operation of the equipment in Cebu.

The lack of the life saving equipment was raised during last year's congress and Layson said they hope to acquire the unit within this year.

Layson said they had been promoting diving as part of the eco-tourism packages and they need to aggressively promote it to other parts of the country.

"We are also extending the events to other Asian countries but the marketing and promotion program will be based on areas approved by DENR as fit and safe sites for diving.

Meanwhile Crisanto Estabillo, officer-in-charge of the Coastal Marine Management of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said that a coastal management plan has to be designed for the identified dive sites.

Except for the ones located in IGaCoS, the management plan for other sites has yet to be developed and this will be part of the activities during the Dive The Gulf Festival 2006 from April 22-30 with the theme "Vibrant Marine Images, Verdant Marine Resources.

The festival is a weeklong festivity where celebration is focused on the Davao Gulf as a tourist destination as it envisioned bringing in tourists to the region to participate in the celebration of the gulf.

There are about 50 divers coming from all over the country while Davao-based divers consists of about 50 persons and those involved in scuba divers association also number about 50.

He said topping the list of the objectives of the 2006 Dive Festival is an advocacy on how to protect and preserve the Davao Gulf.

There has to have a broad alliance with various sectors for the protection and preservation of the gulf through the creation of the policy making body on tourism which they call the "Dive Plus".

It was also learned that part of the festival is teaching divers how to save marine life.

Other events include; the underwater photo contest, bar safari at the Gulf and Save My Gulf Concert on board the Ro-Ro, Scubasurero, Dive Congress, Dive Plus Options, Battle of the Bars, Underwater Photo Lecture and Actual Dive Photography, Coastal Clean Up, Photography, Island Cuisine and Caracoloes Festival at Waterfront, and Artificial Reef Placement. (PIA/pdbanzon) source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060404.htm&no=15)

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^ I think I've been to that house (topmost). Is that the one on "vanishing island"?

^^ hi ria! yup. the first pic is sanipaan or the vanishing island. the second pic is in brgy caliclic (duol sa akong tita). the third & fourth pics, sunset sa pearl farm.

@sleepwalker_uno: nice pix bro. wish i could visit these places when i go home. i miss davao so much

maayong gabii sa tanan!


holler to all, welcome Batang Adiang

good morning davao!!!

^^ duterte read this news in his gikan sa masa para sa masa last sunday...

i would like to inform the public that those beaches mentioned are really not fit for swimming because they are near industrial, pier area and squatters area in the first place. in the case of felis complex, wala naman talagang naliligo doon coz the beach is converted into a fish pond. the whole samal island and known beaches like mergrande and seagull are A-OK coz those are true beach resorts unlike the following class E beaches...

1. Marina Azul I in Times Beach
2. Kalayaan Beach Resort in Daliao, Toril
3. Coaco Beach in Sasa
4. Felis Complex in Matina Aplaya
5. Agdao Beach in Agdao
6. Bunawan Beach Resort in Bunawan.

note: marina azul and felis maybe class E here in davao but unfortunately in other cities class A na nila ito...
Sad.
Times Beach used to be ok when I was growing up ( 80's ). But then those sawdust started getting nasty.
Agdao has a beach? YUK!
Bunawan has saw dust problems too. Stupid sawmills kasi. :bash:
A beach in Sasa? How 'bout those cement dust? YUK! Poor people around that area. They breathe that crap.

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Sad.
Times Beach used to be ok when I was growing up ( 80's ). But then those sawdust started getting nasty.
Agdao has a beach? YUK!
Bunawan has saw dust problems too. Stupid sawmills kasi. :bash:
A beach in Sasa? How 'bout those cement dust? YUK! Poor people around that area. They breathe that crap.

^^ this sounds like davao city is not as clean as it likes to project itself. brochure method revealed?

^^ this sounds like davao city is not as clean as it likes to project itself. brochure method revealed?
Davao is very clean compared to most cities in the Philippines.
It has some bad parts too of course due to manufacturing.
But, most beaches are fine. You can tell when you are leaving or arriving on a plane.
In Manila, it's disgusting what you see from up there. The water is yellow all over.
It's not even close to that in Davao.
Samal and other neighboring resorts are A- clean. Samal is only a few kilometers from the city.
Davao Oriental has PRESTINE beaches as there are no manufacturing businesses there.
I spent some summers in Mati growing up. White sand beaches there and crystal clear water.
Even Paradise Island, which is only a few minutes via boat from Davao City, is prestine.
South side of Davao is fairly clean.
Davao City proper is also very clean. Several street sweepers maintain the city. Garbage collection is scheduled.
Much cleaner than what you see in Caloocan, Pasay and so on. It's disgusting there. It's outright embarassing to tourists.

^^ this sounds like davao city is not as clean as it likes to project itself. brochure method revealed?

Once again, another note from our Numero Uno Davao Fan - Valium! brochure method revealed? i don't think so....after all Davao became popular not because of its promotional paraphernalia or advertisements...... (as i mentioned before.....for so many times - i feel sorry for our exhibit in VisMin Travel and Lifestyle Tour 2006 - Davao had not been promoted that much - the booth sucks!)

But why do people keep on coming back? Because they had experience Davao! and because of word of mouth! yung ibang efforts - secondary na lang yun!

by the way, where u from valium? is your city as clean as ours?

this is what fellow forumer Happy LA (Councilor Avila) mentioned...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/04/article_169463_04-04-2006.jpg

People from media, government, private sector, and their families attended Monday's emergence of the fourth clutch of hawksbill turtle. Above, Councilor Leonardo R. Avila III is assisted by Vice Mayor Luis C. Bonguyan and Councilor Susabel Reta. At left, two hatchlings emerge from the sand. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera)

great job hon. avila!

@sleepwalker_uno: nice pix bro. wish i could visit these places when i go home. i miss davao so much

hi ic3! just call me dave. and you are? san ka pala ngayon?

good morning TJ and all dabawenyos!

^^ good morning good morning good morning!

Once again, another note from our Numero Uno Davao Fan - Valium! brochure method revealed? i don't think so....after all Davao became popular not because of its promotional paraphernalia or advertisements...... (as i mentioned before.....for so many times - i feel sorry for our exhibit in VisMin Travel and Lifestyle Tour 2006 - Davao had not been promoted that much - the booth sucks!)

add to that TJ the bad impression of mindanao and davao itself tru the always reliable efforts of national media. but why davao is davao now? wanna visit davao and find out?


But why do people keep on coming back? Because they had experience Davao! and because of word of mouth! yung ibang efforts - secondary na lang yun!

tumpak!


by the way, where u from valium? is your city as clean as ours?

i asked him the same question before, no answer, never will. he bashed cebu and davao... where will he take refuge?

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so where's it? it all amounted to "edit"?

hi ic3! just call me dave. and you are? san ka pala ngayon?

nice to meet you dave. call me frank. i'm working in cebu right now but i do go home at least four times a year.

gud morning davao!

that valium thingy has been sowing terror anywhere. he did the same whipping to the Iloilo forum as well. dunno when he's gonna wise up.

valium, i think you you drink some of yourself... wawa ka naman...

anyhow, coun. Avila, tanong ko lang po if you tag the turtles/pawikans?

^^terror works when fear is present, otherwise just ignore and it will go away, mapapagod din iyan if his purpose is purely to irritate, if he is just a plain pessimist who means well then take what you want in order to improve and throw the rest away

that said it is not reasonable to expect a city as big as Davao not to have pollution, the human condition produces waste and it has to be addressed, it's a testament to how sensitive people are to pollution that Davao which is a very green city by any standard , local or worldwide still self flagellates over perceived dirty beaches, of course Davao has to have a port and no one in their right mind would expect it to be a great swimming place, same with other places where there are industrial plants and manufacturing facilities.

it's a testament to how sensitive people are to pollution that Davao which is a very green city by any standard , local or worldwide still self flagellates over perceived dirty beaches, of course Davao has to have a port and no one in their right mind would expect it to be a great swimming place, same with other places where there are industrial plants and manufacturing facilities.

very well said!!!

Davao Oriental has PRESTINE beaches as there are no manufacturing businesses there.
I spent some summers in Mati growing up. White sand beaches there and crystal clear water.
Even Paradise Island, which is only a few minutes via boat from Davao City, is prestine.
South side of Davao is fairly clean.
Davao City proper is also very clean. Several street sweepers maintain the city. Garbage collection is scheduled.
Much cleaner than what you see in Caloocan, Pasay and so on. It's disgusting there. It's outright embarassing to tourists.

we learn from our mistakes, and some are bound to correct us, its PRISTINE, not PRESTINE. tell me you only had a typo errror :bash: now with your comment on caloocan and pasay "and so on" are these places even projecting themselves as tourist areas? NO! and you people have been saying that im one big popular crab, i guess im not alone here anymore. i guess some crabs are davao-based. poor turtles, save them from crabs. :bash: :bash: :bash:


it's a testament to how sensitive people are to pollution that Davao which is a very green city by any standard , local or worldwide still self flagellates over perceived dirty beaches, of course Davao has to have a port and no one in their right mind would expect it to be a great swimming place, same with other places where there are industrial plants and manufacturing facilities.

yes, you have what? two ports? sta ana. and sasa? but these ports are too small, and to think that the pollution it generates goes as far as samal island? no one in their right mind would expect that these two small port could generate such huge pollution.

@valium: i won't be reacting to your posts but i highly suggest you do your city a favor by creating a thread to promote it. after all, this forum is intended for that purpose, right?

Once again, another note from our Numero Uno Davao Fan - Valium! brochure method revealed? i don't think so....after all Davao became popular not because of its promotional paraphernalia or advertisements...... (as i mentioned before.....for so many times - i feel sorry for our exhibit in VisMin Travel and Lifestyle Tour 2006 - Davao had not been promoted that much - the booth sucks!)

But why do people keep on coming back? Because they had experience Davao! and because of word of mouth! yung ibang efforts - secondary na lang yun!

by the way, where u from valium? is your city as clean as ours?


korekz ka jud tj. ang kalimpyo sa dabaw layo ra sab sa uban uy!!! fact is, walay lugar nga spared sa bad effects from the so-called "development" in the past. at least, dabaw -- the people especially -- are doing something to correct, if not not reverse, these ill effects!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:

SM Davao currently has 75,440 sqm only for retail and commercial purposes alone (excluding the parking area) and a total of 132,000 sqm land area. Will SM Davao expand this year? NO! but they were able to purchase another area in Davao considering the existing site that they have. Why? Another mall? who knows. Expansion? who cares.

Bro tj I culled this from the CDO forum, any idea where the newly-purchased SM lot in Davao is? It has quite piqued my interest.

Windows to Davao's Soul

From museums to historical markers to works of arts and ethnic fashion, Davao has them. They are more than mementos and souvenirs - they usher the visitor to a glorious past.

By Cheryll D. Fiel
davaoatoday.com

DAVAO CITY - This city has a number of places where every traveler can get the chance to better understand and appreciate it. And we're not just talking about museums.

Somewhere in the city's unmarked streets, inside the homes of many old families and the abodes of indigenous tribes of the vast lands here, lie the repositories of Davao's soul that are waiting to be discovered.

Many say Davao City is in itself a large ethnographic museum where the caretaking of these muses and gods and ghosts of its past is not relegated to institutions alone. There could be a lot more of these places of discovery, as there are more than a dozen ethno-linguistic tribes in the vast Lumad lands of this region.

But a good place to start are the city's museums.

The Davao Museum. For a quick getting-to-know-the-city tour, nothing beats the Davao Museum.

It has approximately 400 artifacts, some of which are acquisitions of the Davao Museum Foundation through donations while some are on loan from patrons.

This three-decade-old museum, built on a lot donated by Enrique Zobel and Jaime Zobel Ayala, has three galleries. An entrance ticket costs $2.

On the ground floor are two galleries. Gallery 1 would take you back to 19th-century and early 20th-century Davao. Mounted here are old photographs of Davao's landmarks, and excerpts from the documentations of Davao historians Ernesto Corcino and Macario Tiu.

Among the pictures are that of the Old City Hall building, which stood where the present City Hall is, the old capitol building, where the present City Council stands, and the old San Pedro Street, where shops abound then as now.

Claveria Street, now named Claro M. Recto Street, is shown in a picture as the leisure destination with Ideal Theater in the early 1900s and the Puericulture Center of the Davao Women's Club, which used to be the grand ballroom in those times.

There is a picture of the old San Pedro Church, which was made of wood in the mid-1900s.

Here, you will also learn that the site of the new Central Bank used to be the Provincial Court and Jailhouse in the 1960s, and that the present site of the Philippine National Bank on Recto Street used to be a bustling three-storey commercial building named after Rafael and Jose Awad, a Lebanese merchant who came to Davao City sometime in 1892 and was the first to hire Japanese workers for his abaca plantation.

The second floor of the museum houses the ethnographic gallery where a colorful showcase of authentic indigenous garbs and accessories, musical instruments, farm implements, weaponry, burial jars, textiles and their arts and crafts are found.

The Japanese Museum. Here can still be found remnants of what used to be a Japanese controlled settlement in the early decades of the 20th century, as well as historical accounts of the community that once existed. Among these are the tools that the Japanese used in the early abaca plantations of the city, including old currencies and publications. It is located in Calinan District.

The Mindanao Folk Arts Museum. It houses a rich collection of artifacts from Moro communities. It is inside the Philippine Women's College campus in Juna Subdivision, Matina, one of the earliest schools in Davao pioneered by the daughter of General Paulino Santos, Rosa Santos Munda. General Paulino Santos is one of those tasked by pre-war President Manuel L. Quezon to open up new lands in Mindanao for settlers from Luzon.

The Davao Historical Society Museum. Here can be found collections on the subjects of dogged documentation made by members of Davao's Historical Society. It is located inside the Magsaysay Park.

Along busy road intersections and bridges in the city can be found markers. These are either statues or sculptures that are worth a stop.

The Battle Memorial. The place may be a bustling elementary school now (Mintal Elementary School in Tugbok District) but this place is where the longest battle was fought between American and Japanese troops during the Second World War.

Mintal Historical Marker. This is in memory of a Japanese soldier named Colonel Yamada who is said to have defended Mintal District during the war.

Fort of Datu Bago. The unmarked junction of Washington Street and Quimpo Boulevard is a stronghold of a legendary Muslim hero, Datu Bago, who ruled the early settlements along Davao River when it was yet called Tagloc River.

Memorial to a Brave Son. Passersby may hardly notice the marker on the bridge but in this site died a man who defended with his life the territory from Japanese invaders during the Second World War: Governor Armando Generoso. The bridge would later be named after him, in recognition of his gallantry.

Osmeña Park. This may be the perfect place for a leisurely Sunday for Davaoeños nowadays. But this is the site of the settlement of early Davaoeños.

Camp Domingo Leonor. Still referred to as the "barracks" where the Davao City Police Office are headquartered, this served as quarters for Spanish and later American soldiers.

City Hall of Davao. The site is where the former municipal building, constructed in 1926, used to be.

Oyanguren Landing Site. The landing site of Don Jose Oyanguren y Cruz Guipuzcoa, the Spanish conqueror who later became the governor of Davao.

Old Japanese houses. These are Japanese homes, warehouses and abaca processing and drying plants before and during World War II. They can be found in Mintal, Tugbok and Toril districts.

Talomo beach. Some 200 meters from the shore of this public beach frequented by Davaoeños is said to be a 10-kilometer graveyard of a sunken warship during the Second World War. It is in Talomo District.

San Pedro Cathedral. Said to be one of the oldest church in Mindanao, built in 1847. The old altar is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral.

The presence of various places of worship in the city very much describes the cosmopolitan character of the city.

Lon Wa Buddhist Temple. The tranquil environment of candles and trees with an imposing statue of the Buddha and his life depicted in wood carving is said to be the biggest Buddhist Temple in Mindanao. It is found along Cabaguio Avenue.

Mindanao Taoist Temple. Located along Cabaguio Avenue, this temple houses icons of the Taoist religion.

Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine. This is the pilgrimage site for Japanese war veterans and their kin in August, the month of the "Ubon Yasumi," or Japan's version of All Souls' Day.

Mosques. These places of worships among the Moro people in Davao can be found in Bankerohan, Quezon Boulevard, Panacan, Quimpo Boulevard, among others.

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague. Located in Shrine Hill in Matina.

Davao City also has many portals and corridors for the arts. Aside from the established places of artistic showcase -- such as the one inside the Ford Academy of the Arts where the ghost of the touted father of modernism in the Philippine art, Victor Edades, dwells -- there are quite a number of workshops here. Among these are the workshop of Kublai Milan in Ponce Gallery, inside Doña Vicenta Subdivision; and Secuya's in Juna Subdivision, Matina District.

In Davao City, bars and restaurants use the artistic ethnic ambiance, with pieces on their walls and interiors. Malls, hotels and entertainment arcades also have space for art exhibits.

If you are also scouting for vintage as well as contemporary works of arts and crafts, among the places that you can go to are the Gen Luna Gallery along corner General Luna and Ilustre streets, and Nieva's Art and Crafts, one of Davao's premier handicraft stores located at Felbert's Bldg., Km. 7 in Lanang District.

The Aldevinco Shopping Center, an oft-recommended destination for a tourist looking for souvenirs in the city, is an arts and crafts gallery of its own.

In these places, a visitor may also find souvenir crafts of colorful ethnic patterns, house ornaments and accessories, musical instruments and even fashion accessories. (By the way, ethnic fashion -- those dangling earrings, bracelets, necklaces and anklets of beads and brass -- is an all-time fashion favorite in Davao.

If you are planning to explore Davao, be sure to include any of these spots in your itinerary. (Cheryll D. Fiel/davaoatoday.com)


FOR MORE ON DAVAO, FORUMERS MAY VISIT THIS ON-LINE MAG: davaotoday.com.


pasagdi na lang na si valium...... overdose?

^^ I can't imagine Sm would build another mall, Davao doesn't really need one, Perhaps it's land banking or another yet, it would be good if they invested in a first class hotel


yes, you have what? two ports? sta ana. and sasa? but these ports are too small, and to think that the pollution it generates goes as far as samal island? no one in their right mind would expect that these two small port could generate such huge pollution.

perhaps, but I'd be happy to find out what solutions you have to offer or even ideas

yes, you have what? two ports? sta ana. and sasa? but these ports are too small, and to think that the pollution it generates goes as far as samal island? no one in their right mind would expect that these two small port could generate such huge pollution.


whoa!!! who's talking here DENR? two small ports? davao has
1. sasa
2. tibungco
3. bunawan
4. sta. ana
5. daliao

international ports except sta ana.

are you saying your city has more than 5 big ports? don't tell me you're from MM or cebu coz i won't believe it man. and it polluted samal island? my goodness, to tell you frankly man, the DENR polluted beaches in the news are much cleaner than your city's beach, i'm sure. in davao's standard it's polluted that's it! but in your supposed paradise city it's a resort, wanna bet?

the fact that you're always using this icon... :bash: ":bash:" which is a basher's icon, really conclude what kind of person you really are... can you still answer our question... which paradise city are you residing?

Taga diin ka man VALIU , este valiu ,este ,ano ba baliu ,este ano ba naman yan. Mababaliw ako sa yo. Wala ka nang ginawa kundi.....==++.......................why not make a thread for your beloved dirty city? Im sure you're not from Iloilo or Cebu, permi kang nagpabadlong sa among thread. Can you leave us alone ? Taga diin ka man ba, magpa-ila ka bi ? To all the davao guys muahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh . And to you baliw , este balyo ,este, valiu, este ........mabuang ko nimo uy. Nakasabot ?

whoa!!! who's talking here DENR? two small ports? davao has
1. sasa
2. tibungco
3. bunawan
4. sta. ana
5. daliao

international ports except sta ana.

are you saying your city has more than 5 big ports? don't tell me you're from MM or cebu coz i won't believe it man. and it polluted samal island? my goodness, to tell you frankly man, the DENR polluted beaches in the news are much cleaner than your city's beach, i'm sure. in davao's standard it's polluted that's it! but in your supposed paradise city it's a resort, wanna bet?

the fact that you're always using this icon... :bash: ":bash:" which is a basher's icon, really conclude what kind of person you really are... can you still answer our question... which paradise city are you residing?

yes, two major ports, small in standards but supposedly theyre the city's major ports. the others are just like fishports and auxillary or secondary ports. and i really cant stop laughing with this line "the DENR polluted beaches in the news are much cleaner than your city's beach, i'm sure. in davao's standard it's polluted that's it!" you mean the coliform level/limit the DENR has used in the davao beaches are different from the limit/level they use in other areas? give me a break! were not grade 2 pupils here. and no, i dont wanna bet, with the way you give your rebuttal? no thanks! and you seem to have a problem with this :bash: icon, well heres more! :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

OK :) Cool It!


So ur acting like a 3RD GRADER.

Is that OK??? :)

yes, two major ports, small in standards but supposedly theyre the city's major ports. the others are just like fishports and auxillary or secondary ports. and i really cant stop laughing with this line "the DENR polluted beaches in the news are much cleaner than your city's beach, i'm sure. in davao's standard it's polluted that's it!" you mean the coliform level/limit the DENR has used in the davao beaches are different from the limit/level they use in other areas? give me a break! were not grade 2 pupils here. and no, i dont wanna bet, with the way you give your rebuttal? no thanks! and you seem to have a problem with this :bash: icon, well heres more! :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

^^

don't act stupid man :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: the coliform level is the same but the location of the beach, that's what i'm betting. pick a beach near the ports or densely populated areas of your city and let's see who's got more coliforms. and davao has dirty beaches as tourists spots? can you read about davao in the net promoting beaches near ports and subdivisions? but can you read this, SAMAL ISLAND, PARADISE BEACH, MALIPANO, PEARL FARM, MERGRANDE, TALIKUD?

i guest this is what you should use, :baeh3: your a jealous soul valium.

i might add this as a signature...
WHERE IS YOUR PARADISE CITY VALIUM?

Those that have bacterial, coliform and fecal contents that are already unsafe for bathing are the waters in Liberty, Marina Azul I in Times Beach, Kalayaan Beach Resort in Daliao, Toril, Coaco Beach in Sasa, Felis Complex in Matina Aplaya, Agdao Beach in Agdao, Bunawan Beach Resort in Bunawan.



I can't see any Samal beach resorts there...can u? ur the one who posted that online aight?

about the ports, well live with it - its the international gateway in Mindanao! It's Mindanao's gateway to the BIMP EAGA.

Valium- just a personal query though, while we are busy promoting our city, why the heck are you busy posting negative notes about our place? do u have any personal grudges towards davao?

you keep picking on other cities....but is your city fairing well?

Not only davao, this "thing" is pestering other cities threads too.



I can't see any Samal beach resorts there...can u? ur the one who posted that online aight?

Valium- just a personal query though, while we are busy promoting our city, why the heck are you busy posting negative notes about our place? do u have any personal grudges towards davao?

i think we've already wasted too much time on his bashings. there's no point arguing with an individual who pleases himself by annoying people. let's just move along and ignore this troll.

WBG, Canada, Australia to spur Davao, Mindanao development


TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite – The private investment arm of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the governments of Australia and Canada have “an enduring commitment” to address Mindanao’s development needs with the formal launching of a four-year, multi-donor initiative and technical assistance program sometime this April, a foreign donor here revealed recently.

With a new office to be formally set up in Davao City, the International Finance Corp. (IFC) will soon activate its Private Enterprise Partnership (PEP) Philippines (formerly dubbed Asenso) about nine months after President Gloria Arroyo witnessed the July 2005 signing in Malacañang of a Memorandum of Understanding on the said program.

The PEP-Philippines program “aims to increase the contribution of small and medium enterprises to the economy by expanding the range of opportunities and capabilities available to them,” said Vipul Bhagat, IFC Country Manager for the Philippines and Thailand, in a statement read during the opening of the two-day Philippine Development Forum (PDF) here on Thursday (March 30).

“From a new IFC office in Davao, PEP-Philippines (will focus) its attention on addressing the development needs in Mindanao,” he said. “Its programs range from increasing small businesses’ access to financing, enhancing the business climate at the sub-national level, and fostering agribusiness linkages between small and large businesses.”

One of the first projects that the IFC has implemented in Mindanao is the Cagayan de Oro City-based Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company (CEPALCO), which since 2004 is capable of running on solar-powered photovoltaic cells under the IFC’s Global Environment Facility (GEF) in partnership with the international Sustainable Energy and Economy Network.

Aside from private electricity distribution, the IFC has related advisory services and activities focusing on energy and rural electrification, rail transport, and water in the countryside, comprising of private transport work with the North Luzon expressway as well as water and sanitation work with the Manila Water Corp. and the Metro Cebu Water District.

It has worked with the Department of Energy (DoE), “through the Small Power Utilities Group, as the transaction advisor to bring in the private sector to provide electricity in off-grid and primarily rural areas, helping reduce the national government subsidy and increase the supply and reliability of power in these areas,” Bhagat said.

Together with the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DoTC), the IFC has worked for the extension of the LRT-1 rail line from southern Metro Manila into Cavite province.

Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (PAPP) Sec. Jesus Dureza, lead convenor of the 2006 PDF Consultative Group and Stakeholders Meeting here, welcomed the commitments of the IFC and other donor agencies and foreign governments in financing development efforts particularly in Mindanao.

“We continue to note the encouraging level of development efforts being directed to and carried out in Mindanao today by various players, notably the donor community,” Sec. Dureza said. “The dynamic collaboration in Mindanao has enabled the establishment of a sustained networking among all stakeholders and development players.”

Bhagat said his office will celebrate this year a half century of working in the country at “a vital and historic time for IFC globally and locally,” as the corporation “has an enduring commitment” not only to Mindanao but to the rest of the nation’s impoverished areas.

“This year (the) IFC celebrates 50 years of supporting the private sector in emerging markets, helping reduce poverty and improve people’s lives through sustainable investments,” Bhagat said in his March 30 statement.

He added: “Next month (April), we will introduce new environmental and social standards that will move beyond compliance (which) will help our partner companies develop processes and systems that ensure the highest levels of environmental sustainability and social responsibility in their operations.”

According to Bhagat, the IFC “has been stimulating” the country’s business growth since its first investment more than 40 years ago, “by investing in projects” that have been consistent with the government’s priorities.

“These include deepening and diversifying the financial sector, promoting infrastructure, and assisting the growth of small and medium enterprises,” Bhagat added. “We will invest in sectors that harness the country’s competitive human capital advantages, including agribusiness, education, health care, and information technology.”

The IFC Country Manager said his corporation “has steadily increased its investment commitment over the past several years, from U.S.$67 million in fiscal year 2003 to an expected U.S.$120 million for fiscal year 2006,” ending this June 30.

In fact, the Philippines is ranked 9th among the IFC’s top country exposures worldwide as of June 2005, and with an estimated total of about U.S.$500 million in 35 projects as of January 2006.

“While (the) Philippines remains among the Top Ten country portfolios for (the) IFC, given continued improvements in the overall macroeconomic environment and an increase in investor sentiment for the Philippines, this commitment level could increase in the coming years,” Bhagat said. (OPAPP)


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let's just move along and ignore this troll.

that's the right attitude :)

maayong adlaw sa tanan ...

yes, two major ports, small in standards but supposedly theyre the city's major ports. the others are just like fishports and auxillary or secondary ports. and i really cant stop laughing with this line "the DENR polluted beaches in the news are much cleaner than your city's beach, i'm sure. in davao's standard it's polluted that's it!" you mean the coliform level/limit the DENR has used in the davao beaches are different from the limit/level they use in other areas? give me a break! were not grade 2 pupils here. and no, i dont wanna bet, with the way you give your rebuttal? no thanks! and you seem to have a problem with this icon, well heres more! :

With the demeanor you are showing here, you are even more lowly than the 2nd grader.

Not only davao, this "thing" is pestering other cities threads too.

hi daks2003, are you from Davao too? Is daks a condensed word for a surname like Dacanay?

malapit na tayo mag 7th thread.... joke time muna!

Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven
shared by Mike Siaotong

Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper.

St. Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it`s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though,that the place is filling up fast, and we`ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven."

Forrest responds, "It shor is good to be here St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever told me about any entrance exam. Shor hope the test ain`t too hard; life was a big enough test as it was."

St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.

First: What two days of The week begin with the letter T?
Second: How many seconds are there in a year?
Third: What is God`s first name?" Forrest leaves to think the

Questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up and says, "Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers."

Forrest says, "Well, the first one- which two days in the week begin With the letter "T"? Shucks, that one`s easy. That`d be Today and Tomorrow."

The Saint`s eyes open wide and he exclaims, "Forrest, that`s not what I was thinking, but .....you do have a point, and I guess I didn`t specify, so I`ll give you credit for that answer.

How about the next one?" asks St.Peter. "How many seconds in a year?"

"Now that one`s harder," says Forrest, "but I thunk and thunk about that and I guess the only answer can be twelve."

Astounded, St. Peter says, "Twelve? Twelve!? Forrest, how in Heaven`s name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?"

Forest says "Shucks, there`s gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. . ."

"Hold it," interrupts St. Peter. "I see where you`re going with this, and see your point, though that wasn`t quite what I h! ad in mind..... but I`ll have to give you credit for that one, too.

Let`s go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God`s first name"? "Sure" Forrest replied, "its Andy."

Andy?!" exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. "Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in
the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?"

"Shucks, that was the easiest one of all," Forrest replied. "I learnt it from school. . . . ANDY NAME OF THE FATHER, OF THE SON?..

St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said: "Run Forrest, run"

DENR to assess Davao’s diving destinations


DAVAO CITY - The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) has requested the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Southern Mindanao to assess the island’s coastal areas eyed as potential diving destinations in line with the government’s environment protection program.

Crisanto Estabillo, DENR-11 coastal management division chief said, it was the first time that IGACOS local government had requested for an assessment to ensure the protection of these areas, in light of the move of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to develop Samal as a potential diving destination for tourists throughout the country.

The coastal areas of Ligid, Talikud, and Malipano in Samal island are identified as potential diving destinations.

He said results of the assessment, which they had conducted recently, showed that southwestern and northeastern parts of IGACOS could be open for diving.

When asked if DENR has come up with set of limitations on the diving activities, he said, DENR XI has yet to come up with the same. The limitations will be spelled out in the implementing rules and guidelines, which will be covered by a local ordinance, he added.

Meanwhile, DOT-11 is slated to hold the “Dive the Gulf Festival” in the above- mentioned areas starting April 22-30 as part of the of the Earth Day celebration. The activity also formed part of DOT’s plan to promote Samal as one of the diving destinations in the country.

Estabillo however clarified, that DENR-11 will probably come up with the implementing rules and guidelines after the festival.

posted at mindanaotimes.com
Is CDO overtaking Davao?
ByMs. Joji Ilagan Bian


I read this email from a reader with great interest. I think this should serve as a wakeup call and a real challenge to both the private sector and the government. We need to act and move fast!

Dear Ms Jojie Bian,

I’m one of the forumers in SSC or www.skyscrapercity.com. And we have been promoting Davao City - its culture, sites, and business climate. As a forerunner, I have been active with other Philippine forums as well like those of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and Cebu. I’m currently living in Cebu now and working in a call center for two years now. Before transferring here in Cebu, I was working with the same company in Makati as well.

I am so pleased with the good news which you have written and posted in www.inq7.net and www.mindanaotimes.com.ph. It’s about making Mindanao as an IT Hub.

However, one thing that is my concern though is how other cities are overtaking us now. I’ll have to specifically stress out CDO for this matter. Just currently, Ayala did confirm the pursuance of their investment in CDO - which is a development of an Ayala Business Park! How did this happen? Why did Ayala decide to invest in CDO and not in Davao? I thought we were far more advance than CDO? I thought we were the premier city in Mindanao and its de facto capital? In this case, would this mean that CDO has overtaken us? Just as how Ayala became the catalyst of growth here in Cebu and in Makati, for sure this will boost CDO’s economy....and where will we be (Davao) by that time?
Also, from your recent article “Mindanao as an IT Hub,” you mentioned about CDO’s IT Park. Why cant Davao have one? I am sure you are aware why Cebu’s ICT industry is so upbeat...one of the major factors is the present of several IT parks and zones.

Madam, I adore your advocacy to promote Mindanao. But sometimes I wonder, aren’t we from Davao been extending our help that much to other Mindanao cities and thus forgot to help our own city?

CDO has its own IT Park and now a business park! Davao? Well we have a lot of plans that have remained plans. I remember few years back (when i was still 19, now I’m already 23) I had also read an article written by you about almost the same issue...Making the island as an IT Hub. And there were talks to have the very first IT Park outside Cebu and Manila in Davao....But what happened? CDO has overtaken us.....

There are a lot of plans......the development of Sta Ana Wharf to become somewhat like the Fishermen’s wharf in San Francisco, the ICT Park, the business parks, development of PTA Grounds to be like Greenbelt of Makati, the MRT, the coliseums, the Samal - Davao bridge, etc etc....but these till now (after almost 5 years) are still plans.

Madam, I thank God to know a Davaoeña like you whose goal is to promote Davao City. I wish there is something that we (the average Dabawenyos) can do to help. I do not want to wake up one day knowing that CDO has fully overtaken Davao.

^^ i guess the article above is just the tip of the iceberg. this concern addressed by one forumer here is now supported with facts, heres more...

Saturday, April 01, 2006
MisOcc guv says Region 10 is Mindanao's largest economy

NORTHERN Mindanao region remains the largest regional economy in Mindanao, contributing 27.17 percent to the island's total gross production in 2005 with the service sector accounting for the biggest share of its output, followed by industry and agriculture.

Governor Leo Loreto Ocampos of Misamis Occidental, chairperson of the Regional Development Council 10, said this of the region during the recent 70th full council meeting held at the National Economic and Development Authority office.

"Last year, we had the 3rd highest per capita Gross Regional Domestic Product in the country, next to that of the National Capital Region and the Cordillera Autonomous Region. Our economy grew by 6.04 percent in 2004, higher than the 5.06 percent growth in 2003 exceeding the Medium-Term Regional Development Plan target of 5.8 percent," he said.

Due to the region's performance as a surplus producer of basic food and industrial products, inflation was maintained at a single-digit level despite the unabated increases in prices of oil and that prices of commodities increased marginally only by 0.5 percent to 7.7 percent.

He also said considering the agriculture sector as the biggest employer with 45 percent share, the region posted the highest underemployment rate of 34.4 percent among the Mindanao regions and the second highest nationwide as 59,000 new jobs were created as of October last year.

Total revenue collection of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, which amounted to P3.741 billion was 17 percent higher than its P3.191 billion posted in 2004 while that of the Bureau of Customs also increased by 81.52, from P1.073 billion to P2.390 billion.

Investments monitored by the Department of Trade and Industry was 38 percent higher than the previous year while those registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission posted a 14 percent increase in new business registrations just as the region's exports grew by 18 percent.

Urban greening efforts

On the other hand, Ocampos said, foreign tourist arrivals increased by 26 percent even as the overall growth in tourist arrivals dropped from 7.4 percent in 2004 to only 1 percent, last year.

Copra, vegetables, root crops, fruit and fish production increased even as palay, green coconut and commercial crop production decreased. Corn production alone reported an 800 percent surplus while that of rice dropped by 15 percent.

"In support to the urban greening efforts, over 36,000 seedlings were produced for the establishment and maintenance of mini-parks with focus on Lake Apo and Mt. Kitanglad in Bukidnon," he said.

Meanwhile, Malacañang said it is now the time for all our leaders to embrace this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to achieve permanent economic and political stability as economic growth will drive jobs in an effort to keep the lid on inflation on the back of declining oil prices.

"With all these good things happening in our region, let us continue to build on the gains by sustaining our stable peace and order to ensure the continuing growth of our strategic initiatives and big investments," Ocampos further said. (Trends)

^^ as what ms. jojie said, davao needs a wake up call, it has been lying comfortably in its bed, asleep, while its neighbors are flexing their muscles. why the long slumber? an overdose of valium?

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SM Davao currently has 75,440 sqm only for retail and commercial purposes alone (excluding the parking area) and a total of 132,000 sqm land area. Will SM Davao expand this year? NO! but they were able to purchase another area in Davao considering the existing site that they have. Why? Another mall? who knows. Expansion? who cares.

Bro tj I culled this from the CDO forum, any idea where the newly-purchased SM lot in Davao is? It has quite piqued my interest.

they have a future development site at the back of the existing mall.

they just purchased the land infront of the redemptorist church. near the side of victoria plaza...another sm mall will rise there. albeit a little smaller than the present mall site..

the land near the airport is still under negotiations...

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to all ssc-davao forumers...don't forget the poll...this will be closed before the week ends. thanks... for those who haven't voted yet, just pm me your email yahoo accounts to be invited.

to all ssc-davao forumers...don't forget the poll...this will be closed before the week ends. thanks... for those who haven't voted yet, just pm me your email yahoo accounts to be invited.

what poll are you talking about?

what poll are you talking about?

we (people of ssc-davao thread) will be launching a promotional site for Davao. Our aim is to fully promote Davao's tourism industry and help attract some investors as well... :)

Bayanihan tayo! ;) ;) Let's do our share for the betterment of Davao! and let's do this aggressively!

Maayong gabii sa tanan!

question lang guys? unsa ka lain sa Davao Musuem sa Insular ug kanang buhaton na Davao musuem pud diha sa rotunda? naa pay Mindanao Folk Arts Center. :ohno:

Originally posted by Sleeper_uno
ayay! basig naa pay gusto mokuyog... nanawagan ko sa ubang ssc forumers diri nga kung interesado mo palihug salmot mo sa kalihukan manglibre daw si don dinabaw (hehehe)... kay kung walay lain mokuyog, among kuyugon si inday, katong katabang sa silingan.

Hahaha! wa tay wawart bay basig paguyod lang ko sa banka! para ka tipid!
kinsang inday Dave kay naa pud mi Inday diri!hehehe! :pepper:

they have a future development site at the back of the existing mall.

they just purchased the land infront of the redemptorist church. near the side of victoria plaza...another sm mall will rise there. albeit a little smaller than the present mall site..

the land near the airport is still under negotiations...


tama ka. i noticed noong galing ako ng sm last time na closed na yung parang book shop na hindi talaga formal na shop. located ito sa pinakadulo ng sm south gallery. i think doon ilalagay ang bridge or something na magkoconect sa isa pang building na ilalagay sa likod. i think hindi nila malilink direct ang isang building sa likod kasi yung eco west drive ay slanted ang direction kaya di na maka extend ang building ng sm pa derecho. i hope im right

tama ka. i noticed noong galing ako ng sm last time na closed na yung parang book shop na hindi talaga formal na shop. located ito sa pinakadulo ng sm south gallery. i think doon ilalagay ang bridge or something na magkoconect sa isa pang building na ilalagay sa likod. i think hindi nila malilink direct ang isang building sa likod kasi yung eco west drive ay slanted ang direction kaya di na maka extend ang building ng sm pa derecho. i hope im right

ndi eh...mang inasal ang ilalagay dun...for sure if they will expand the mall and build the bridge, they will fine the necessary space to accommodate it..

yung sa harap naman ng redemtorist church sa bajada, may roadway inn building na naka ocupy sa pinakadulo ng lot at may iba pang mga building na naka ocupy along the jp laurel including those na nagsisell ng mga flowers. affected ba sila sa construction ng sm? confirmed na ba to? mahirap na mag antay sa wala.

yung sa harap naman ng redemtorist church sa bajada, may roadway inn building na naka ocupy sa pinakadulo ng lot at may iba pang mga building na naka ocupy along the jp laurel including those na nagsisell ng mga flowers. affected ba sila sa construction ng sm? confirmed na ba to? mahirap na mag antay sa wala.

its the lot beside the roadway inn up to the lot infront of emcor...yung vacant lot lang talaga... malaki na lupa yun....

from what i have heard the bayad na yung land na yun... syet kung sino man mayari nun, siguradong mayaman na...

yung sa harap naman ng redemtorist church sa bajada, may roadway inn building na naka ocupy sa pinakadulo ng lot at may iba pang mga building na naka ocupy along the jp laurel including those na nagsisell ng mga flowers. affected ba sila sa construction ng sm? confirmed na ba to? mahirap na mag antay sa wala.

i passed by kanina and they started clearing the area. another SM? yay! aw, ok ra.

valium, i think you you drink some of yourself... wawa ka naman...

anyhow, coun. Avila, tanong ko lang po if you tag the turtles/pawikans?
Only the bigger or mature ones. the hatchlings? we release immediately.

i passed by kanina and they started clearing the area. another SM? yay! aw, ok ra.

really, naga start na ng construction or clearing? marami na truck or signs of construction? i visited kasi ang sm prime site wala namang nakasabi doon na mag tatayo sila ng bagong sm dito.

questions lang guys! unsa ka lain ng Davao Museum sa Insular ug kanng Museum sa Rotunda? ibalhin lang ba ng sa Insular? naa pay Mindanao Folk arts?

Maayong gabii sa tanan!

question lang guys? unsa ka lain sa Davao Musuem sa Insular ug kanang buhaton na Davao musuem pud diha sa rotunda? naa pay Mindanao Folk Arts Center. :ohno:

Name and location lang siguro ang difference. hehe.

Hahaha! wa tay wawart bay basig paguyod lang ko sa banka! para ka tipid!
kinsang inday Dave kay naa pud mi Inday diri!hehehe! :pepper:

si inday gud katong sigeg kaligo kada alas onse sa gabii.

questions lang guys! unsa ka lain ng Davao Museum sa Insular ug kanng Museum sa Rotunda? ibalhin lang ba ng sa Insular? naa pay Mindanao Folk arts? :ohno:

Originally posted by Sleeper_unoayay! basig naa pay gusto mokuyog... nanawagan ko sa ubang ssc forumers diri nga kung interesado mo palihug salmot mo sa kalihukan manglibre daw si don dinabaw (hehehe)... kay kung walay lain mokuyog, among kuyugon si inday, katong katabang sa silingan.
Hahaha! magpa guyod lang ko sa banka bai kay way wawart!
Kinsa inday Dave kay basig prehong inday antong ubanon! :pepper:

really, naga start na ng construction or clearing? marami na truck or signs of construction? i visited kasi ang sm prime site wala namang nakasabi doon na mag tatayo sila ng bagong sm dito.

no construction yet. no billboard. no trucks yet. basta nilinis lang ang area.

^^
hahaha! unsa man bai wa pa tay kauban sa atong rafting? ok siguro kung daghang basig ka discount ta!

no construction yet. no billboard. no trucks yet. basta nilinis lang ang area.

ano klase na paglilinis? inalis lahat ng grass na cover na buong lot? naga level na ng terrain? ano?

Only the bigger or mature ones. the hatchlings? we release immediately.

good evening hon avila!

kakaiba din sea turtles natin dito, sa highly populated area pa nakatira. indeed, we are the city of harmony. harmony between man & nature.

Unsa na nahitabo adtung construction sa Sta. Ana Wharf diba nay nag post ug photo diri na under construction to?
Ang Robinson's wal na dyud pagasa?

ano klase na paglilinis? inalis lahat ng grass na cover na buong lot? naga level na ng terrain? ano?

yup nilinisan lang...

alam mo naman itong sm...no announcement..they just build lang agad..

ano klase na paglilinis? inalis lahat ng grass na cover na buong lot? naga level na ng terrain? ano?

limited kasi vision ng sinakyan ko kanina. well, pinutol ang mga damo sa area. nilinis lang. i'll check again tomorrow.

Fronting the prestigious Lanang Golf Course and Country Club and just 15 minutes away from downtown and the Davao International Airport lies an exclusive 10-hectare residential subdivision charmed with the American flower field landscapes. Enveloped with fresh, breezy winds from the mountains and sea, Bloomfields Davao offers landscaped parks and gardens, a multipurpose playcourt, separate swimming pools for adults and kids and a clubhouse for parties and other special functions. With grandiose entrance gates and entry markers, each moment becomes too private and secured.

Just outside the residential community is a commercial block where daily basic needs can be easily accessed to. With a more convenient life at Bloomfields Davao, nothing comes closer in comparison.

ayon po ito sa site na ito:
http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/bloomfields-davao/index.php

so this means na yung balita na robinsons mall sa bajada is not a mall but a subdivision? i hope im not right. i hope that they will build a mall.

yup nilinisan lang...

alam mo naman itong sm...no announcement..they just build lang agad..
noong ginawa ba yang sm city sa ecoland, nag announce ba sila na gagawin nila yan?

Ang Robinson's wal na dyud pagasa?

ang area near belisario and carmelite in lanang if you can notice, theres underconstruction na subdivision under Robinsons. and balita rin na ang area where water district is located ay gagawing robinsons mall. tho di pa to confirmed.

Originally posted by exibit 31 yup nilinisan lang...

alam mo naman itong sm...no announcement..they just build lang agad..

pero tutoo talga na mag expand ang SM bak kailaangan nila ng Ice Rink and Bowling Lanes!

Originally posted by psionic
Fronting the prestigious Lanang Golf Course and Country Club and just 15 minutes away from downtown and the Davao International Airport lies an exclusive 10-hectare residential subdivision charmed with the American flower field landscapes. Enveloped with fresh, breezy winds from the mountains and sea, Bloomfields Davao offers landscaped parks and gardens, a muurpose playcourt, separate swimming pools for adults and kids and a clubhouse for parties and other special functions. With grandiose entrance gates and entry markers, each moment becomes too private and secured.

Just outside the residential community is a commercial block where daily basic needs can be easily accessed to. With a more convenient life at Bloomfields Davao, nothing comes closer in comparison.

It's the lot were the existing DCWD is. The planned Robinson Malls parang alam ko its still pending coz Gokongweis wants to buy the DCWD first before constructing it. tanungin kaya natin ang mga consehal natin baka may alam sila.

^^
hahaha! unsa man bai wa pa tay kauban sa atong rafting? ok siguro kung daghang basig ka discount ta!

ok, sige i-announce nato diri...

SA TANANG INTERESADO NGA MOSALMOT SA SSC DAVAO WHITEWATER ADVENTURE (date to be announced), palihug magparegister lang kang DON dinabaw. kay manlibre siya. wahaha.

yung ginawa ang sm sa ecoland, nag announce ba ang sm na magtatayo cla ng mall o bigla nalng cla nag build?

^^ hahaha! akong butangan nako ug registration fee para maka libre ko! :hilarious

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Hey guys, enjoy the pics. While there are pawikans in our Davao Gulf, may pagasa pa. Turles are indicators of bio diversity.

yung ginawa ang sm sa ecoland, nag announce ba ang sm na magtatayo cla ng mall o bigla nalng cla nag build?

i dont remember they announce na magtatayo sila ng mall. they install billboards along highways (in ulas, sasa yata, also in tagum) announcing na magbubukas na sila.

^^
Great pics councilor! katung isaland mao ba na ang turtle island o sa punta dumalag kana?

time for a new thread! how's all? sorry nabusy na pud.

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Hey guys, enjoy the pics. While there are pawikans in our Davao Gulf, may pagasa pa. Turles are indicators of bio diversity.

nice pics hon avila! same thing for the philippine eagle. they also serve as indicator on how well our forest is.

Dave ipakita katung island! ok ng mga chikas mao bana sila inday Dave?hehehe!

i think na gagawing katulad andg sm dito sa davao doon sa pampanga. yung sa pampanga, ginawa nila ang annex sa gilid (left if your facing sm). dito sa davao, mas malaking lot to the right of the present mall right. i gues dyan ilalagay ang annex ng sm dito.

Dave ipakita katung island! ok ng mga chikas mao bana sila inday Dave?hehehe!

dili na mao. kang konsehal na. hehe. :jk:

tua sa cogot gatambay sila inday. naa pud sa claveria, maski udtong dako manghagad. mosukol man kaha kag morag gasakay og salbabida sa katambok. hehehe.

time for a new thread! how's all? sorry nabusy na pud.

hows the preparation? all set na?

btw, paging tj_brewed... time for a new thread.

^^ ok lang. medyo busy sa akong dire. daghang asikasuhon una mulakaw.

sabut-sabot pa lang. dili eyeball, SSC Davao Whitewater Adventure. Who wants to join?

count me in bro... :righton:

Guyzz..we have plenty of beaches and more are still undeveloped specially sa Samal and Talikud Islands, so dili ta dapat mabalaka...dili lang sa pag-daot ha pro bisan pag dili na i-check na diha sa Agdao & Times Beach mo to-o gyud ko nga hugaw na gyud nang mga beach diha kay within our city-center man gud na...sauna siguro okey pa na pro karon daghan na namuyo sa Davao motoo gyud ko nga hugaw na na diha...Na hibolong pa gani ko nga SEAGULL Beach Resort is safe pa kay kanang dapita halos occupied na..i mean daghan na ug nag-puyo plus factories and residential areas sourrounds....

Well, atleast wala nato gi-tago ni nga problema and there will be action to be made then walay dapat ika-uwaw...dili lang gyud dapat i-negative ang pagsabot ani nga news kay klaro man nga ang mean purpose is to make the people and concerned bodies aware....yon lang po..i thank you bow!


Gud day buddies!...and speaking of resorts to be developed, the owner of the company where I am presently connected will be putting up a high-end beach resort with hotel, a marina and probably a casino...according to my mambubuwit, the development will start with in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of the year and will cost more than 1B pesos...

... syet kung sino man mayari nun, siguradong mayaman na...

Mayaman na daan yung may-ari ng land na 'yon. One of the banana families.

no construction yet. no billboard. no trucks yet. basta nilinis lang ang area.

Dave, bagsak dati ang lugar na 'yon. Tinambakan na 'yan with soil from the DIA site around 2000 or 2001. The owners of that particular 11 ha. lot were shopping that property dati to hotel developers. So, I guess SM Prime bought it according to xzibit. Is the SM group into hotel development also?

Fronting the prestigious Lanang Golf Course and Country Club and just 15 minutes away from downtown and the Davao International Airport lies an exclusive 10-hectare residential subdivision charmed with the American flower field landscapes. Enveloped with fresh, breezy winds from the mountains and sea, Bloomfields Davao offers landscaped parks and gardens, a multipurpose playcourt, separate swimming pools for adults and kids and a clubhouse for parties and other special functions. With grandiose entrance gates and entry markers, each moment becomes too private and secured.

Just outside the residential community is a commercial block where daily basic needs can be easily accessed to. With a more convenient life at Bloomfields Davao, nothing comes closer in comparison.

ayon po ito sa site na ito:
http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/bloomfields-davao/index.php

so this means na yung balita na robinsons mall sa bajada is not a mall but a subdivision? i hope im not right. i hope that they will build a mall.


Bloomfields will arise in the property that was once owned by the Millenium City group which bought from the Belisario family in 1998. Aside from that 10 hectare property, they also bought the property that adjoins the old Water District building from the Almendrases. That's a larger lot, certainly big enough for hotel/mall/condo/mixed used development.

Another attraction in Davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/05/feat/davao.s.history.depicted.through.arts.html)

Can anyone of the Davao-based forumers take pictures of Riverford? When I was last home, I always planned to visit that place pero hindi gyud matuloy-tuloy.

Gud day buddies!...and speaking of resorts to be developed, the owner of the company where I am presently connected will be putting up a high-end beach resort with hotel, a marina and probably a casino...according to my mambubuwit, the development will start with in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of the year and will cost more than 1B pesos...

Hmmmm....where? Samal? If Samal, which side? Very interesting (stroking my chin)......What is Antalan promising, new roads or pier?

^^
Great pics councilor! katung isaland mao ba na ang turtle island o sa punta dumalag kana?
That is Punta Dumalag. It was an island before until a freak storm sometime in 1962 brought in some sand and created a land bridge that connected it to Matina Aplaya. Developers came in particularly the Durezas in the late 70's who dumped sand and gravel and eventually cemented the land bridge for his Seagull Beach Resort. More people came in until the Aboitizes (of Davao Light) who owned around 8 hectares of the former island decided to protect their property.

This protected part of the property is the remaining part of the land that the hawksbill turtles continue to nest. The whole of Punta Dumalag according to old time residents was really a nesting ground of the critically endangered Hawksbill(they are hunted for their "shell" which is used for guitar picks, combs, bracelets, etc.). Those nesting now are part of the remnants of this population.

Marine turtles have a distinct character of returning to the place where they were hatched when they reach reproductive maturity (20-50 years) and nest in the same place. They are capable of remembering the place where they were hatched even when they have travelled great distances ( marine turtles are highly migratory). That is the reason why implementors of turtle conservation programs around the world tag them to track their movements. Some turtles were found travelling great distances. One that was rescued (it was accidentally caught by fishermen) in Camiguin was tagged in Japan.

So these hatchlings and nesters in Punta Dumalag are truly "taga-Davao". And Davao City is the only highly urbanized city in the country with a nesting site.

i dont remember they announce na magtatayo sila ng mall. they install billboards along highways (in ulas, sasa yata, also in tagum) announcing na magbubukas na sila.

I was around when they were constructing SM. There were no signs at the construction site although the media did cover the groundbreaking ceremony and I remember reading an article in the Inquirer about the first SM in Mindanao being built in Davao.

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hala padayon! part 7 na ta!

this thread is now closed, padayon sa:

Experience Davao - From Islands to Highlands (thread 7) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=7900732#post7900732/)

malapit na tayo mag 7th thread.... joke time muna!

Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven
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Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper.

St. Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it`s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though,that the place is filling up fast, and we`ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven."

Forrest responds, "It shor is good to be here St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever told me about any entrance exam. Shor hope the test ain`t too hard; life was a big enough test as it was."

St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.

First: What two days of The week begin with the letter T?
Second: How many seconds are there in a year?
Third: What is God`s first name?" Forrest leaves to think the

Questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up and says, "Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers."

Forrest says, "Well, the first one- which two days in the week begin With the letter "T"? Shucks, that one`s easy. That`d be Today and Tomorrow."

The Saint`s eyes open wide and he exclaims, "Forrest, that`s not what I was thinking, but .....you do have a point, and I guess I didn`t specify, so I`ll give you credit for that answer.

How about the next one?" asks St.Peter. "How many seconds in a year?"

"Now that one`s harder," says Forrest, "but I thunk and thunk about that and I guess the only answer can be twelve."

Astounded, St. Peter says, "Twelve? Twelve!? Forrest, how in Heaven`s name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?"

Forest says "Shucks, there`s gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. . ."

"Hold it," interrupts St. Peter. "I see where you`re going with this, and see your point, though that wasn`t quite what I h! ad in mind..... but I`ll have to give you credit for that one, too.

Let`s go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God`s first name"? "Sure" Forrest replied, "its Andy."

Andy?!" exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. "Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in
the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?"

"Shucks, that was the easiest one of all," Forrest replied. "I learnt it from school. . . . ANDY NAME OF THE FATHER, OF THE SON?..

St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said: "Run Forrest, run"

almost fell of my chair laughing my head off with this joke, more jokes please bro Junax..

they have a future development site at the back of the existing mall.

they just purchased the land infront of the redemptorist church. near the side of victoria plaza...another sm mall will rise there. albeit a little smaller than the present mall site..

the land near the airport is still under negotiations...


thanks for the info xzibit31!

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Hey guys, enjoy the pics. While there are pawikans in our Davao Gulf, may pagasa pa. Turles are indicators of bio diversity.

Nice pics konsahal. Which beautiful island is this one? Wow, alluring!

Gud day buddies!...and speaking of resorts to be developed, the owner of the company where I am presently connected will be putting up a high-end beach resort with hotel, a marina and probably a casino...according to my mambubuwit, the development will start with in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of the year and will cost more than 1B pesos...


thanks abskess but where is this proposed hotel-cum-casino located?

this thread is now closed, padayon sa:

Experience Davao - From Islands to Highlands (thread 7) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=7900732#post7900732/)

reminder to all, we have the part 7 thread: Experience Davao - From Islands to Highlands (thread 7) (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=7900732#post7900732/)

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This is not an island. This is Punta Dumalag, in Matina Aplaya. A photo I took while on a light plane (nakisakay lang). This is the nesting site if the Hawksbill turtles in Davao City.

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This is not an island. This is Punta Dumalag, in Matina Aplaya. A photo I took while on a light plane (nakisakay lang). This is the nesting site if the Hawksbill turtles in Davao City.

i always had this suspicion that punta dumalag was an island. your post somewhere that it was but due to a freak storm, it built a landbridge after that. it confirmed that suspicion of 20 years. thanks. at least di nako na dalhan sa akong lubnganan. hehehe.

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This is a newly hatched hawksbill.
More photos (courtesy of Rene Lumawag, photo journalist of Sunstar Davao)

i always had this suspicion that punta dumalag was an island. your post somewhere that it was but due to a freak storm, it built a landbridge after that. it confirmed that suspicion of 20 years. thanks. at least di nako na dalhan sa akong lubnganan. hehehe.
Hahaha. The structures in the upper right portion of the pic is Seagull Beach resort. More than half of the land (towards the left portion) is owned by the Aboitizes (Davao Light). The lower portion beach area is the nesting site.

ser, sayoha ba nimo. abi nako kami ra ni davaoeagle ang nagtikatikaw.

ser, sayoha ba nimo. abi nako kami ra ni davaoeagle ang nagtikatikaw.
Woke up very early, because I slept early last night. I was browsing the net for the name of a rare softshelled freshwater turtle that was recently turned over to us. Lisod kaayo ning murag expert na ta sa turtles. People expect us to identify them, so paningkamot.

any biology groups or clubs supporting your endeavor?

pero at least, that's a good way of adding more to whatever you know about anything. have you've been to guang-guang's (mati) turtle reserve (or is it called by other name?)?

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How about some birds. Thousands of egrets in the wetlands of Carmen, Davao del Norte.

are they any biology groups or clubs supporting your endeavor?

pero at least, that's a good way of adding more to whatever you know about anything. have you've been to guang-guang's (mati) turtle reserve (or is it called by other name?)?
We have academic institutions like USEP, UPMin, UM as part of the endeavor.

I've been to a turtle sanctuary in Mati (don't know if it's Guang-guang), but it is not functioning with a hatchery, or repository. Used to daw, pero no more (lack of funds, daw).

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This is not an island. This is Punta Dumalag, in Matina Aplaya. A photo I took while on a light plane (nakisakay lang). This is the nesting site if the Hawksbill turtles in Davao City.


Matina Playa looks so refreshing from above. Now i know that there is an oasis in the middle of the island (semi - island). Truly an oasis for the hawksbill turtles.

My college club used to hang out in Seagull a lot for org's activities. It used to be so popular in the late 80's.

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Some of the groups supporting the project. They're from University of Mindanao, replanting mangroves.

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Some of the groups supporting the project. They're from University of Mindanao, replanting mangroves.

cool! training young minds for the future. Who knows one of them will take up the cudgel in the future, konsehal.

How's your preparation going Paul? Ready to go?

[IMG][IMG]Some of the groups supporting the project. They're from University of Mindanao, replanting mangroves.
God bless them dyud. :)

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How about some birds. Thousands of egrets in the wetlands of Carmen, Davao del Norte.
Jeesh, I didn't even know about those birds in Carmen.
All I noticed at Carmen were those crab they sold along the highway. :)
My father used to buy them on the way to Compo Valley ( LEGAL logging way back then ) or going back to Davao.

Thanks Kuya Pol for this brand new thread...

Dave, bagsak dati ang lugar na 'yon. Tinambakan na 'yan with soil from the DIA site around 2000 or 2001. The owners of that particular 11 ha. lot were shopping that property dati to hotel developers. So, I guess SM Prime bought it according to xzibit. Is the SM group into hotel development also?

even ang ang kalsada binabaha pag umuulan.

count me in bro... :righton:

so, tatlo na tayo. don dinabaw, ako and you. btw, abs asa dapit itukod tong imong giingon nga hotel-casino?

malapit na tayo mag 7th thread.... joke time muna!

Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven
shared by Mike Siaotong

Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper.

St. Peter says, "Well, Forrest, it`s certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though,that the place is filling up fast, and we`ve been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven."

Forrest responds, "It shor is good to be here St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever told me about any entrance exam. Shor hope the test ain`t too hard; life was a big enough test as it was."

St. Peter goes on, "Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions.

First: What two days of The week begin with the letter T?
Second: How many seconds are there in a year?
Third: What is God`s first name?" Forrest leaves to think the

Questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up and says, "Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers."

Forrest says, "Well, the first one- which two days in the week begin With the letter "T"? Shucks, that one`s easy. That`d be Today and Tomorrow."

The Saint`s eyes open wide and he exclaims, "Forrest, that`s not what I was thinking, but .....you do have a point, and I guess I didn`t specify, so I`ll give you credit for that answer.

How about the next one?" asks St.Peter. "How many seconds in a year?"

"Now that one`s harder," says Forrest, "but I thunk and thunk about that and I guess the only answer can be twelve."

Astounded, St. Peter says, "Twelve? Twelve!? Forrest, how in Heaven`s name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?"

Forest says "Shucks, there`s gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. . ."

"Hold it," interrupts St. Peter. "I see where you`re going with this, and see your point, though that wasn`t quite what I h! ad in mind..... but I`ll have to give you credit for that one, too.

Let`s go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God`s first name"? "Sure" Forrest replied, "its Andy."

Andy?!" exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. "Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in
the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?"

"Shucks, that was the easiest one of all," Forrest replied. "I learnt it from school. . . . ANDY NAME OF THE FATHER, OF THE SON?..

St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said: "Run Forrest, run"

kala ko news article. nice nice. thanks bro.

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This is not an island. This is Punta Dumalag, in Matina Aplaya. A photo I took while on a light plane (nakisakay lang). This is the nesting site if the Hawksbill turtles in Davao City.

we need to protect punta dumalag. maganda sana ang punta dumalag kaya lang an daming informal settlers along the way. sana councilor, i-implement sana yong anti-squatting law or meron ba? at sana wag ng bigyan ng resettlement ang mga yon, later on binebenta lang nila and they continue with their profession na squatting. im not talking in that area lang but the whole professional squatter populace in our city. untidy tingnan. with our campaign against garbage, greening the city, kung wala tayong informal settlers, langit na ang davao.

good morning sa tanan!

we need to protect punta dumalag. maganda sana ang punta dumalag kaya lang an daming informal settlers along the way. sana councilor, i-implement sana yong anti-squatting law or meron ba? at sana wag ng bigyan ng resettlement ang mga yon, later on binebenta lang nila and they continue with their profession na squatting. im not talking in that area lang but the whole professional squatter populace in our city. untidy tingnan. with our campaign against garbage, greening the city, kung wala tayong informal settlers, langit na ang davao.

good morning sa tanan!
I agree.
Naa pa ba nga squatter sa Bolton ug Agdao? :bash:

:applause: :applause: :applause: yehey! thread 7 na tayo!!! we're getting faster! and our family is getting bigger! :rock: :rock: Experience Davao 6 started last March 28 and we reached our 500th post yesterday April 4! whoa - now a whole new thread after 7 days! :rock:

I agree.
Naa pa ba nga squatter sa Bolton ug Agdao? :bash:

yes, naa pa. and theyr getting bigger. i hope the city govt can put a stop on professional squatting. kung sakaling may resettlement sana vertical structure na lang with minimal monthly amortisation and near city core. low-cost condo. its a costly venture pero neat tingnan kesa shanties.

Locked.

How's your preparation going Paul? Ready to go?

napadala na nako akong ubang works. ang uban (mga small works) akong dalhon karong sabado.

Thanks Kuya Pol for this brand new thread....

way sapayan kuya dave.

eheheheheh pwede ko moapil sa pagtawag og kuya sa inyoha? ehehehhehe salamat kuya pol and kuya dave sa new thread!!!

by the way, reference of the past threads for the new family members

Experience Davao - from Islands to Highlands (thread 5) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=326322&page=1&pp=20)

Experience Davao - from Islands to Highlands (thread 6) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=331820)


Forward Davao!!!!

yes, naa pa. and theyr getting bigger. i hope the city govt can put a stop on professional squatting. kung sakaling may resettlement sana vertical structure na lang with minimal monthly amortisation and near city core. low-cost condo. its a costly venture pero neat tingnan kesa shanties.
True pero dyahe kaayo kung himuon nilang sampayan ang mga bintana or balconeys. :bash:
Family planning, free vasect and tubal lgtn should be given to these poor people.
Also, fence any uninhabited lands or check on them monthly so nobody "squats" on them.

Good morning mga bros...yehey thread 7 na!!!!! congrats ug padayon sa pag lupad Davao!!!

In the news:

DENR checks marine resources in Samal
By Rizalene P. Acac

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI conducted a comprehensive assessment on one of the identified diving sites in the Davao Region.
Crisanto Estabillo, Coastal and Marine Management Division officer in-charge, said they made a thorough evaluation on the coastal marine resources of the Big Ligid Island, one of the diving sites located in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS).
Estabillo said the assessment aims to know the status of the coral reefs, fishes and other kinds of marine life.
The island which is 24 hectares in land area, is divided into 15 transects or areas during the assessment.
He said they found out that the western portion surrounding the island is rich in coral resources. He said this side of the island would be best for divers who want to see coral reefs. The reef is, however, graded as fair.
The northeastern part of the island or areas under transects 12 to 15, is rich in different types of fishes. He said their assessment is almost excellent.
There are also areas which are considered as “no take zones” which means any activity even diving should be prohibited in that area. The said area is about 10-30 hectares.
The particular zone would, however, be allowed for researches.
“We are doing this, so that fishes would thrive and the bio-diversity would be protected,” he said.
Estabillo also said that another 150-200 meters surrounding the island, which is considered as a reserve zone.
DENR has identified three other dive sites in the region namely: Malipano and Ligid in IGACOS, one in Sta. Maria and one in Mabini, Davao del Sur.
This year DENR together with the Department of Tourism is spearheading the third year of the Dive the Gulf Festival which includes Dive Congress as one of its highlights. RPA

Agriculture to revitalize coffee industry to create jobs
AS PART of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's top agenda in helping the poor and generating more jobs for the unemployed, the Department of Agriculture is bent on revitalizing the coffee industry to regain its once lucrative export market and bring down local coffee prices.

Agriculture Secretary Domingo Panganiban said an estimated of 21,000 hectares in 22 provinces in the country, including Sultan Kudarat, are being eyed for rehabilitation.

Congratulations to the graduates of 2006! Post your graduation experiences and greetings here.

The government has targeted at least two tons a hectare up from the current level of 400 up to 500 kilos per hectare.

The rehabilitation strategy would also link farmers with target markets, the secretary said.

The Philippines used to be a coffee exporter, supplying 48,000 metric tons to the United States at its peak. Twenty years after, in 1986, it gradually became a net importer as coffee areas have dwindled from 160,000 hectares to about 90,000 has.

The government is doing its best to revive the coffee industry and help our coffee farmers in the country, he said.

"In Davao region, DA regional office has been giving assistance to coffee farmers on agriculture technologies and agricultural technicians have been visiting our farmers to hold lectures on agriculture technologies," said Agriculture regional director Roger Chio.

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picked up while waiting for hawksbill turtle hatchlings to emerge at the Task Force Pawikan Davao experimental hatchery in the Aboitiz property in Punta Dumalag, Davao City. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera)

:applause: :applause: :applause: yehey! thread 7 na tayo!!! we're getting faster! and our family is getting bigger! :rock: :rock: Experience Davao 6 started last March 28 and we reached our 500th post yesterday April 4! whoa - now a whole new thread after 7 days! :rock:

Congrats to all for this new thread.
:applause:

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Congrats to all for this new thread.
:applause:

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Good morning konsehal.....sir, we will be glad to hear your commentary with regards to the post of @Sleepwalker_uno and @JoeyIncali?

eheheheheh pwede ko moapil sa pagtawag og kuya sa inyoha? ehehehhehe salamat kuya pol and kuya dave sa new thread!!!

makalipay uyamot. hehehe. hala kuya tj, welcome kang mutawag ug kuya namo. maayo pa ani, tanan kuya na lang ang tawag. ahihihi.

Hi KUYA Paul........taga-i unya kog mga art nimo ha? hehehe...bitaw bisag reject lang!!! :hi:

hala anhi dire para matagaan taka. ahihihi.

Ok doki...daghang salamat....oppps tawagon sa nako ang akong olipon nga sigbin para makalupad dayon ko karon diha....

Uyyyy!! remember ang unang molamano nimo sa inyong show walay lain kondi ako na!!!! kitakits.....

Good day folks...Yes! Yes! Yes! we are now on thread 7...Congrats to all...

HI there davaoeagle...yeah its definite...the proposed resort will be constructed somewhere in IGACOS though I dont know where exactly in Samal...the developer is the Podadors who also owns the Tagum Doctors Hospital...

New call center school opens
April 4, 2006

In recent job fairs, the queues of applicants for call center agents are usually longer than for those of other jobs offered. This shows that more Filipino students and even young professionals have realized the potential of earning good income as call center agents, by optimizing their competitive edge in proficiency of the English language.

In the previous years, those who want to become call center agents had to go to Manila for training. This makes it very expensive for those coming from the provinces, considering the cost of going to Manila and staying there for the training.

With this in mind, the JIB e-Academy opens in Davao, to offer a comprehensive training module for those who want to pursue a career in call center operations and administration.

“This will substantially reduce the cost of completing a call center operations course for those who are from Davao and other cities and provinces in Mindanao,” Joji Ilagan-Bian, president of the JIB e-Academy and Solutions, said.

Bian said that this will encourage BPO-Contact Center Investments in Davao and in Mindanao, because availability of competent human resources will be assured.

“We have partnered with the best in the field of call center and language training to produce skilled manpower required by the industry,” Mikee Bian, vice president for operations, said.

The JIB e-Academy partners with the John F. Kennedy Center Foundation Legacy Program for the call center training courses. JFK is a non-profit social services and community development organization located in Erin, Pennsylvania and was founded in 1968 as a living memorial to the legacy of the late US President Kennedy.

In July 2001, JFK created “The Young Shall Grow Program” which focuses on the self and professional training for college students and young professionals.

The Manila Time Language Institute will provide the inter-active English language training; while the Five 9 Inc., will serve as provider for the “hosted call center.”

Through the hosted call center, the students will undergo an on-the-job training and gain experience in actual call center operations.

The institute will also operate their own call center, together with the e-Academy, servicing a menu of campaigns and clients.

“We continue to provide innovative education aimed at developing a person’s self and professional confidence, leading to better employment or entrepreneurship,” Mrs. Bian said.

JIB Foundation pioneered in tourism and hotel management courses in Davao and Mindanao. Last year, they also introduced the international UK- based Tumble Tots PreSchool.

The JIB e-Academy will open on May 2006 at the JIB Building, corner of Mabini and Araullo Streets, Davao City. They can be reached through telephone numbers (082) 226-3783, 227-5602, email jib.academy@gmail.com.

Maayong buntag sa tana! congrats thread 7 na!

Originally quoted by Paulkrps!makalipay uyamot. hehehe. hala kuya tj, welcome kang mutawag ug kuya namo. maayo pa ani, tanan kuya na lang ang tawag. ahihihi.
Puede fafa nalang!hehehe hello fafa paul , fafa Dave and to all fafas! :dance2:
Kuya Paul kanang nag eskwela ka ba sa Ford Academy kay murag nakaila man ko nmo!

good morning councilor HAppy L.A


Ask lang ko question consehal kanus.a kaha ng usab mag hatclings ng mga turtles , puede post nimo dri sa SCC kanus.a ug unsaon pag adto didto ? by invitation ba? thanx in advance consehal.


Abi nako kanang Punta Dumalag hakot ng white sand diha, orig diay na! Unta wa nal nalang gi butangan ug land bridge sa una tan.awa ang nahitabo gi squat! :bash:

^^ good morning world! 7th davao thread :rock:


really, naga start na ng construction or clearing? marami na truck or signs of construction? i visited kasi ang sm prime site wala namang nakasabi doon na mag tatayo sila ng bagong sm dito.

i think this is the place you're referring to.
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mas gusto nako hotel or condo ang i construct diri, coz another SM will surely cause a head to head battle with victoria plaza, i don't think SM can handle another boxing match in that area. siguro SM prime would prefer a midrise structure there.

Davao Insular Hotel

The famous Insular landmark the topiary horse drawn carriage
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Davao has great potentials for diving


DAVAO CITY - Diving is a niche market in the Davao region and the area has major potentials.

Department of Tourism assistant regional director Roger Layson said they have identified diving sites in the region that includes the Ligid and Malipano at the Island Garden City of Samal, one in Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur and another in Mabini, Compostela Valley Province.

Layson said there are several other sites and many potential dive areas all around the Davao Gulf.

He however said the area could not technically be considered a diving destination because it lacks a decompression chamber facility, a life saving device where divers suffering from a diving affliction called Bends could be revived with the use of the equipment.

He said the government in coordination with the divers association is working out with a US company for a donation of such expensive equipment. Two of the equipment can be found in Batangas and Cebu.

But what is interesting to note is that a Davao-based doctor is part of the team that handles the operation of the equipment in Cebu.

The lack of the life saving equipment was raised during last year’s congress and Layson said they hope to acquire the unit within this year.

Layson said they had been promoting diving as part of the eco-tourism packages and they need to aggressively promote it to other parts of the country.

“We are also extending the events to other Asian countries but the marketing and promotion program will be based on areas approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as fit and safe sites for diving.

Meanwhile, Crisanto Estabillo, officer-in-charge of the Coastal Marine Management of the DENR said that a coastal management plan has to be designed for the identified dive sites.

Except for the ones located in Samal Island, the management plan for other sites has yet to be developed and this will be part of the activities during the Dive The Gulf Festival 2006 from April 22-30 with the theme “Vibrant Marine Images, Verdant Marine Resources.

The festival is a weeklong festivity where celebration is focused on the Davao Gulf as a tourist destination as it envisioned bringing in tourists to the region to participate in the celebration of the gulf.

There are about 50 divers coming from all over the country while Davao-based divers consist of about 50 persons and those 50 others involved in scuba diving.

He said topping the list of the objectives of the 2006 Dive Festival is an advocacy on how to protect and preserve the Davao Gulf.

There has to have a broad alliance with various sectors for the protection and preservation of the gulf through the creation of the policy making body on tourism which they call the “Dive Plus”.

It was also learned that part of the festival is teaching divers how to save marine life.

Other events include the underwater photo contest, bar safari at the Gulf and Save My Gulf Concert on board the Ro-Ro, Scubasurero, Dive Congress, Dive Plus Options, Battle of the Bars, Underwater Photo Lecture and Actual Dive Photography, Coastal Clean Up, Photography, Island Cuisine and Caracoloes Festival at Waterfront, and Artificial Reef Placement.

HI there davaoeagle...yeah its definite...the proposed resort will be constructed somewhere in IGACOS though I dont know where exactly in Samal...the developer is the Podadors who also owns the Tagum Doctors Hospital...


Ha ha, I know the Podadors, Mr Lemuel and his lovely wifey. They're into housing dev't as well. Glad to know they now venture into tourism dev't. Look at TDH, from a rundown facility to what is now the imposing edifice along Nat'l Hi-way in Tagum. They are really in their element with these projects. Please extend my regards to these visionaries.

ang bilis naman nitong 7th thread...to day lang ito naopen...as of 12:24 43 hits na agad....

why do bulk of the infrastructure projects go to the ncr? i mean they should concentrate on the least developed areas of our country like mindanao?

why can they build and expressway linking subic and clark.

why can't they build an expressway linking davao to gensan or davao to cdo or davao to cotabato? i think they should.

the davao-digos-cotabato segment is one of the most busy roads in the entire philippines, but still it is a 2 lane affair... i hope they get to see that also..

i hope the widening of the Davao-Tagum to 4 lanes went ahead without hitches. ANy updates of thid guys?

xzbit31 (what's the 31 for anyway) If you look at DPWH accounts it's not the case, it's only perception about ncr getttin the lions share over and above it's number of people, (remember they have more pop) . SCTEX is seperately funded, it's BCDA GOCC essentially. It bypasses nat'l Gov accounts though it prob has guarantees. It's also not NCR but Region 3. Easier to do these kinds of projects too because you can have BOT options due to payback capability.

If SM has bought that lot (kina Dizon iyan right, the one in front of Davao Light,???). They may be looking at a Hypermart. This requires huge lots, the one besides tiendesitas is 3 - 4 hectares, which is similar in size to this one (if I'm thinking of the right lot!). SMIC has also been active in Commercial office space so perhaps they would look at this to supplement. They've not done a hotel but I think this would be most welcome.

Robinsons does hotels and I hope they put up an international one soon.

Was it junax or junex who was working for the 1billion peso hotel/casino, where is this supposed to be???

i hope the widening of the Davao-Tagum to 4 lanes went ahead without hitches. ANy updates of thid guys?

panabo city - tagum city highway is already finished bro...
here's latest pic.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/pan-tagum.jpg

panacan - panabo, pa ika ika ang implementation ng expansion...

@bustero... kay junex po yon sir...

Ha ha, I know the Podadors, Mr Lemuel and his lovely wifey. They're into housing dev't as well. Glad to know they now venture into tourism dev't. Look at TDH, from a rundown facility to what is now the imposing edifice along Nat'l Hi-way in Tagum. They are really in their element with these projects. Please extend my regards to these visionaries.

:) ...sure pare and am glad you know them as well...yeah they are really good businessmen. They tranformed Tagum Doc into a landmark... :)

Was it junax or junex who was working for the 1billion peso hotel/casino, where is this supposed to be???[/QUOTE]

It was me pareng bustero. It is going to be constructed somewhere in Samal by the Podadors...

xzbit31 (what's the 31 for anyway) If you look at DPWH accounts it's not the case, it's only perception about ncr getttin the lions share over and above it's number of people, (remember they have more pop) . SCTEX is seperately funded, it's BCDA GOCC essentially. It bypasses nat'l Gov accounts though it prob has guarantees. It's also not NCR but Region 3. Easier to do these kinds of projects too because you can have BOT options due to payback capability.

If SM has bought that lot (kina Dizon iyan right, the one in front of Davao Light,???). They may be looking at a Hypermart. This requires huge lots, the one besides tiendesitas is 3 - 4 hectares, which is similar in size to this one (if I'm thinking of the right lot!). SMIC has also been active in Commercial office space so perhaps they would look at this to supplement. They've not done a hotel but I think this would be most welcome.

Robinsons does hotels and I hope they put up an international one soon.

Was it junax or junex who was working for the 1billion peso hotel/casino, where is this supposed to be???


it used to be my age...but now its 32..al most 33 to be exact....hehehehehe...

korek ka about the hypermart...i heard that hypermart would be placed there. but they would have leasable spaces also like the ones in the present mall... Chateu Elysse(did i spell it correctly?) in bicutan is owned by sm. sana they would put something like that here in davao.

panabo city - tagum city highway is already finished bro...
here's latest pic.
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/pan-tagum.jpg

panacan - panabo, pa ika ika ang implementation ng expansion...

@bustero... kay junex po yon sir...

Thanks bai Junax

hey guys...let's support Animo...our fellow davaoeño...he s currently leading the polls...congrats daan pre... :drunk:

:) ...sure pare and am glad you know them as well...yeah they are really good businessmen. They tranformed Tagum Doc into a landmark... :)

here's tagum doctor's hospital, tagum city...
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PEARL FARM


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^^ wow great pics of pearl farm dinabaw...

pinalinaw ko lang same array of pics...

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nice find... or is it you taking the pics?


this one i really like... best seller.
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bakit sa harap lang na airport ang pinaganda na road? bakit di to nag continue up to buhangin?

DAVAO IN MY MIND.......


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Come, See, Enjoy and Experience DAVAO!

^^ Kuwat lang na bai Junax!hehehe! : :runaway:

Tnx sa pag klaro nimo sa photos!practice ko bai!hehehe!

Maayong buntag sa tana! congrats thread 7 na!


Puede fafa nalang!hehehe hello fafa paul , fafa Dave and to all fafas! :dance2:
Kuya Paul kanang nag eskwela ka ba sa Ford Academy kay murag nakaila man ko nmo!

batch mi ni ben, jimmy ang. kaso wa nako gihuman, sa pwc ko nakahuman.

Originally posted by Paulkrps!batch mi ni ben, jimmy ang. kaso wa nako gihuman, sa pwc ko nakahuman.

Lagi! kay nag eskewela man pud ko sa Ford Academy si Vic Secuya ang akong maestro!hehehe!

here's tagum doctor's hospital, tagum city...
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Tnx for the nice pix junax...

Aside from the beautiful facade along the highway...there is an on-going construction at the back. Its a 3-storey building which will house the new ICU complex and the OR/DR complex.

But ayon sa aking bubuwit, the Podadors are planning to sell it to Davao Doctors Hospital, in fact Dr. Villano and come members of DDH BOD have visited just few months ago and the negotiation is on-going... :)

ano na balita sa overpass jan sa ulas canto patunging calinan?
matuloy pa yon? wala ba plano ang city na solusyonan ang traffic sa matina crossing?

tnx pareng dinabaw for the great pix...this makes us love Davao the more. :lovethem:

Where in the world you find a place truly blessed as Davao... :bow: :bow: :bow:

ano na balita sa overpass jan sa ulas canto patunging calinan?
matuloy pa yon? wala ba plano ang city na solusyonan ang traffic sa matina crossing?

Diosdado Macapagal Flyover

The project will construct Diosdado Macapagal Flyover at Ulas, Davao City, including construction of 1 level flyover, road component, drainage component, and electrical component.

As of November 2005: For FY 2006 GAA. Not in the DPWH's MTPIP but included in the RDIP 2005-2010. Awaiting the DPWH Central Office's official endorsement. DPWH XI was already informed by NEDA on the new ICC policy requiring DBM clearance/approval of agency budget prior to ICC presentation of the project.

link to medco site (http://www.medco.gov.ph/medcoweb/progprojl.asp?DevMode=20&DevPageSize=20&DevPageNo=2&DevShowAll=0&DevFilter=1&DevYearNo=2006&DevMonthNo=4&DevDayNo=0&DevTitle=&DevAreaID=&DevSectorType=&DevDonorAgency=&DevImplementingAgency=&DevProjectStatusType=&DevAssistanceType=&DevDetailID=3448)

how about jan sa matina crossing, mas grabe pa ang traffic compara sa ulas.

^^Good thing kung matuloy na iyan sleepy, sobrang trapik minsan

ty. junax!



It was me pareng bustero. It is going to be constructed somewhere in Samal by the Podadors...

Do you know where, are they going to take over the ekran project. sayang naman.

Animo is from Davao - never thought I always see him sa spanish thread, how do you support him, in what

xzibit32, aha that makes sense more choice for davao, let's see kung mabuhay kakalaban kay nccc haha good for consumers

Hello!

It's nice to be part of this forum. I'm proud to be a Davaoeña.

Way to go Davao City.

:wave: hi tere! welcome to davao forum... san ka ngayon?

btw, ako nga pala si dave.


Do you know where, are they going to take over the ekran project. sayang naman.


sayang pero mejo magulo yang ekran kasi carp area. maraming parties involve.

@psionic: i hope lagyan ng underpass jan sa matina. mas gusto ko underpass kesa flyover.

btw, ive got some digos city/davao del sur pics taken last week:

highway in sta cruz
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digos city city proper
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digos city park/plaza
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nakayama
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^^ can't see you pix for some reason dave

hi tere

carp is ok they just need to lease the land. lumang model na iyang owning the land as far as the eye can see, too much taxes:)

ayan naedit ko na pics.

Tama. Di na pala uso ang ekta-ektaryang lupa ngayon kung nakatiwangwang lang at taun-taon kang magbabayad ng real property tax. hehe. Too bad, wrong timing ang pagbenta na lupa namin at very low price tag... P65/sq mtr lang. that was before the boom of real estate industry. the year after ng pagbenta, biglang tumaas presyo ng mga lupa.

Sayang mga facilities sa Ekran, kinakalawang na.

I dunno what happened sa Agrarian Reform Community diyan sa Kaputian. Sana ang mga stakeholders will strengthen there group. Kung mature lang ang grupo pwede na sana sila na mismo ang magpatakbo ng resort.

btw, theres a resort in Camudmud, Babak run by a cooperative.

Maayong gabii sa tanan!

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kwek kwek kaha nasa kaliwa!hehehe!

maayong gabii don!

basta 'kaha' ng naa sa tunga nga nagkalayo og tuo. hehe. morag fishball man ng naa sa kaliwa.

daghang kwekkwek sa mga sidewalk, wala pa ko katilaw.

^^ kamusta naman ang atong "river rafting companions" 1 palang nag commit di ko ka kuarta ana bai sa akong registration fee basig guyod lang dyud ko sa banka!hehehe :runaway:

Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur

San Miguel Brewery
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Todaya Waterfalls
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Sibulan
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^^ kamusta naman ang atong "river rafting companions" 1 palang nag commit di ko ka kuarta ana bai sa akong registration fee basig guyod lang dyud ko sa banka!hehehe :runaway:

bitaw, si abs pa lang. asa atong assembly area? sa crocodile park na mismo? kanus-a? karong holy week na? 1,500 to di ba? kabalo ka sa ilang website?

hi to all ssc-davao forumers... im actually based/assigned in davao for work... may i just know if u had EBs already... i'd be greatful if u will count me in sa future EBs nyo.... thanks...

hi to all ssc-davao forumers... im actually based/assigned in davao for work... may i just know if u had EBs already... i'd be greatful if u will count me in sa future EBs nyo.... thanks...

we're planning to have SSC-Davao Whitewater Adventure this summer. sure, pls join us. kung matuloy, it would also serve as the first SSC-Davao EB.

if u dont mind, unsa imo work diri sa davao?

Hello!

It's nice to be part of this forum. I'm proud to be a Davaoeña.

Way to go Davao City.

welcome tere!

we're planning to have SSC-Davao Whitewater Adventure this summer. sure, pls join us. kung matuloy, it would also serve as the first SSC-Davao EB.

if u dont mind, unsa imo work diri sa davao?

hi dave, am i right? i think so... i'm working as a trainer in one of the life insurance companies in the country.. may i just know, where u staying in davao?... im in bajada, near victoria plaza... :) and, id surely love to go with you guys... dugay na ko nangandoy nga maka experience ug white water rafting/adventure.... :)

yup. davao since birth.

planuhon nato ang 1st meet.

so far, heto pa lang ang nag-signify ng intention to join:

1. don (dinabaw)
2. dave (sleepy)
3. abskess
4. ikaw (dive-cebu)

maayong gabii sa tanan!
i'll be back tomorrow.

yup. davao since birth.

planuhon nato ang 1st meet.

so far, heto pa lang ang nag-signify ng intention to join:

1. don (dinabaw)
2. dave (sleepy)
3. abskess
4. ikaw (dive-cebu)
DIV gyud ko bai... as in dividend, dili dive as in mo-dive... :)