Davao City and Samal Island - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 14

KulasKusgan

April 5th, 2006, 03:57 PM

ay ya!!! quite familiar with that place pero wala pa ko ka try... sa mcdo nuon, murag gi pul-an na gani ko sa ila pamahaw... hehehe!!!

kanang naay daghang taxi driver, driver sa panel, salesmen, etc. hehe.

dave, instead of turning right, you go straight gamay then to your left, there was a video rental shop dha, and i've heard it's gonna be a coffee shop na... naa na comptensya ang basti's brew...

bagal man ang construction nila. oi, speaking of coffee, ok pud sa figaro along sales st:

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dive-cebu

April 5th, 2006, 04:02 PM

dave, tambayanan gyud na nako ang figaro bai... murag kaila na nako ang mga barista dha... maybe, someday we can mit up with the rest of the ssc guys there...

abskess

April 5th, 2006, 04:21 PM

Hello!

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

Way to go Davao City.

Welcome Tere...be part of Davao's flight :) :) :)

scandinavian girl

April 5th, 2006, 04:23 PM

paulkrps

April 5th, 2006, 04:30 PM

scandinavian girl

April 5th, 2006, 04:34 PM

Thank you paulkrps... :)

abskess

April 5th, 2006, 04:40 PM

abskess

April 5th, 2006, 04:54 PM

for scandinavian girl...you will have more awesome pictures and information about Davao by referring to this links:

www.davaotourism.com
www.kadayawan.com
www.davaocity.gov.ph

scandinavian girl

April 5th, 2006, 06:28 PM

Hi there Scandinavian girl :) you and your friends are very much welcome here in Davao City...Come...Discover...Experience Davao...and you cant resist falling in love with it...August is in time for Kadayawan Festival also known as the Festival of all Festivals... :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Thanx alaskess..I am sure we will all fall in love.......with Davao and I apreciate your suggestions for us to look into... :) The Festival of Festivals will be exciting..... :)

scandinavian girl

April 5th, 2006, 06:32 PM

abskess sorry about your name there....it is of course abskess :yes:

Jimbu

April 5th, 2006, 07:44 PM

Davao City eyed as site of plush Korean village

Big Korean travel agents and tourism investors are eyeing Davao City as the site of a high-end Korean residential vacation complex complete with school and hospital facilities.

Vice chairman Jon Kim of the Korean Tourism Association said they would prefer a site near a golf course where they could play, and a beach to where they could escape the harsh Korean winter from November to February.

"Koreans work hard the rest of the year to prepare themselves for winter and go to countries with warm climate," explained another Korean businessman Bong H. Kim, president and chief executive officer of Hanwha Tour Mall Co. Ltd.

"And the Philippines has the distinct advantage of being Korea’s nearest tropical neighbor with lots of golf courses and pristine beaches," president L.H. Kim of ANY Tours & Travel Service added, citing the huge Korean outbound market who could travel to the Philippines all year round for golf, water sports, leisure, studies, business, or retirement.

"We were delighted to learn that Davao City alone had three golf courses and several beach resorts to serve our purpose. And all these are not far from the airport," Kim pointed out.

He added, though, that the only problem would be the lack of direct flights from Korea to Davao City, which he described as a major requirement.

Citing the golf craze in Korea, Bong said Korean families would spend more than 0,000 annually to send their children abroad just to play golf. "Unlike most Filipinos who play golf for fun, we Koreans do it to win and become number one," Bong added.

Jon Kim, Bong H. Kim, and K.H. Kim were among the 21 Koreans who visited Davao City as part of the recently-concluded Philippine-Korean Travel Exchange (Philkotex) organized by the Team Korea of the Department of Tourism (DoT).

Team Korea Head ******* Ebron said the DoT, through Philkotex, was able to bring in a total of 68 big-time travel agents to transact business with Philippine tourism suppliers specializing in diving, golf, and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.

Sponsored by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Southeast Asian Airlines, Korean Air, and Asiana Airlines, Philkotex also had a post-conference 2-night/3-day tour for Korean delegates to one of the Philippines’ top five destinations, which included Davao City where they visited the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, T’boli Weaving Center, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Philippine Research and Nature Center, Malagos Garden Resort, Eden Nature Park and Resort, The Marco Polo Davao, Casino Filipino at the Grand Regal Hotel, and Matina Times Square.

Lee Je Woo, president and CEO of Shin Heung Travel Agency Co. Ltd. cited the big potential of Davao City as a tourism destination and retirement haven for Koreans. Lee said their visit was an offshoot of the highly-successful ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) hosted by Davao City last January.

"News on the resounding success of the ATF lured us to see for ourselves what Davao could offer," Lee added.

davaoeagle

April 5th, 2006, 07:46 PM

Hello!

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

Way to go Davao City.

welcome tere! enjoy your stay here

paulkrps

April 5th, 2006, 07:53 PM

^^ musta na? musta na sila noel? hope nga gimention ko nimo sa ila.

davaoeagle

April 5th, 2006, 08:05 PM

davaoeagle

April 5th, 2006, 08:09 PM

^^ musta na? musta na sila noel? hope nga gimention ko nimo sa ila.

i tied to contact Noel Paul but he was out for work. I'll try again today. 'keep you posted. GOodluck on your show in NY.

paulkrps

April 5th, 2006, 08:12 PM

thanks d.e. lots of dabawenyos there in bc? you have an association there?

davaoeagle

April 5th, 2006, 08:31 PM

thanks d.e. lots of dabawenyos there in bc? you have an association there?

lots of dabawenyos here Paul, no assoc whatever for time being but personally, i think it's not bad to have one. do you have anything like this there? I have 2 dabawenyo friends residing in Toronto and Area-Chuck Soledad and Ferdie Boiser.

paulkrps

April 5th, 2006, 09:58 PM

^^ never met them d.e., about boiser, is he from tagum? i don't know if there are dabawenyo assoc here. altho ocassionally i get to be in some tapok tapok of taga mati kabayans.

HappyL.A.

April 5th, 2006, 11:21 PM

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.

:bash:

There are two new nests in our sanctuary. One is expected to hatch (after 50-60 days incubation) by late May. The second, two weeks later. If interested just send me your cell number so I can include you on the list of those that I will send notices.

KulasKusgan

April 6th, 2006, 12:20 AM

GOOD MORNING!!!

Thursday, April 06, 2006
2 new relocation sites to house 1,700 families

A TOTAL of 1,700 families would soon have their own lots to construct their houses, as the City Planning and Development Office housing division is planning to develop two new relocation sites in Davao City.

City Planning and Development Office Housing and Homesite Division head Cesar Dataya said the relocation sites would be in Tibungco and Los Amigos, Tugbok.

Dataya said the Tibungco site is about to be bid next month to qualified constructors while the site in Tugbok is still surveyed and its development plan is being developed.

"We have a listing and we have already prioritized in the list who will be transferred as soon as the relocation sites are ready," Dataya said Wednesday.

Among the beneficiaries of the lots, he said, are residents living along Sasa creek, Davao River, below bridges such as those under Bolton and Generoso bridges.

"They are the intended beneficiaries because they are in danger areas. They are not demolished yet but demolition is apparent already in these areas," Dataya said.

The beneficiaries, he said, would pay for the lots within 25 years.

Dataya said they talked with some of the residents and they were agreeable to being relocated.

"They are okay because they have no choice anymore and it is a better start for them," he said.

Dataya said the program is geared towards providing a place for Dabawenyos who have no place of their own.

"This is not towards profit, we do not expect money coming towards the city. We expect reduction of informal settlers in the city," he added.

Dataya admitted they have no time frame on when to finish the development projects since this involves several procedures.

He said the money to fund the development of the two sites would be sourced from the city's loan from Land Bank of the Philippines worth P100 million.

As of the moment, the city has several relocation sites such as in Mintal, Matina Pangi, Tibungco, and Panacan, which cater to more than 10,000 families. (BRQ) source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/06/news/2.new.relocation.sites.to.house.1.700.families.html)

tj_brewed

April 6th, 2006, 01:29 AM

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.

kelan ba ang first meet?

Konsehal

April 6th, 2006, 01:32 AM

^^ never met them d.e., about boiser, is he from tagum? i don't know if there are dabawenyo assoc here. altho ocassionally i get to be in some tapok tapok of taga mati kabayans.

Good morning, bai!

Kadayawan theme for this year is on Davaoenos abroad. There will be plenty of them going home for the festival (August 14-19). The biggest is PWC-PWU which will hold its Global Reunion as part of the Kadayawan. Three other schools will also do so. Business groups in US, particularly California and Las Vegas, will also hold a conference here.

Ang among high school batch sa City Hi (Sterling 74 (http://funchain.com/~sterling74)) will have its own Kadayawan reunion on August 19.

We encourage Davaoenos all over the world to organize themselves in their own adopted communities and countries. It is a good cultural/social tool, as well as link to the mother city. :)

Konsehal

April 6th, 2006, 01:35 AM

kelan ba ang first meet?

Hello tj,

I got very busy the past days, I miss this one.

What meeting, where, when? :?

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 02:48 AM

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Hey guys, enjoy the pics taken by Mr. Lory Tan of WWF(World Wide Fund for Nature Phils). Would you believe, these are scenes from the waters of Mabini. There is hope , there is hope.

junex

April 6th, 2006, 03:14 AM

Good morning people of Davao...let me post some developments in my unseen birthplace:

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The verdant forests and blue crystal clear waters serving as backdrop to the winding roads are what greet you upon entering this quiet coastal Province set at the back end of the country.

Perhaps the thought of its backdoor and corner end setting makes one wonder how life in this Province is catching up on the fast-changing trends of the urban centers.

If one thinks the hours here are slow and the days are lagging behind. Think again.

This is where the Philippines' days begin.

For those who have not set foot on the province of Davao Oriental, this is the easternmost tip of the country and this is where the sun shines first. By rough estimate, sunrise here comes eight minutes earlier than sunrise in Manila, or three minutes earlier than sunrise in Davao City.

At the turn of the millennium, the entire country threw its attention to Davao Oriental where the first ray of the Millennium Sunrise was experienced.

Today, Davao Oriental is proud of its stature as the country's sunrise capital. Hence, it is where the Philippines' days begin.

Aside from that, Davao Oriental also takes pride of being the country's coconut capital, producing the largest yield of the country's coconut production per annum, according to the Philippine Coconut Authority.

Let us then take a virtual trip to the province of Davao Oriental and show you the bountiful sights, experiences and potentials of this province.

For appetizers, the country's sweetest pomelos come from Davao Oriental. You can also say the same for santols, ponkan oranges and mangoes. For the rice-loving Filipinos, one of the country's best rice varietythe 7-Tonnercomes only from the town of Banaybanay the province's food basket.

Davao Oriental's tropical climate and a year-round typhoon-free weather make way for an ideal tourism haven.

The province boast of unspoiled white sand beaches perfect for sports tourism such as surfing, diving, skim-boarding and snorkeling. What's best is that they are located a few minutes drive away from the capital town of Mati.

There are also the amazing tiny islands you can reach in minutes and take a walk around in hours in Waniban and Oak Island.

But among the chief attractions the Province is known for are the mesmerizing bonsai forest atop the pristine Mt. Hamiguitan in San Isidro; the historic Cape San Agustin in Gov. Generoso; the century-old San Salvador del Mundo Church in Caraga; the hot springs of Pangyan in Lupon; the Sleeping Dinosaur Island in Mati; and the captivating Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel.

Lately, townsfolk in Mati curiously found uncanny small creatures wandering about in the lush forests of Barangay Bobon. They turn out to be tarsiers, the world's smallest monkey. Thus, fear not of the tarsier's extinction, their kind is secured in the province.

In 2003, three of the province's towns turned a century old. The province's capital town of Mati and the Disitrict 1 towns of Baganga and Cateel celebrated their centennal anniversaries all in colorful fashion.

Amidst all the bounties and destinations of interest in Davao Oriental, the Province looks forward to modestly emerge as an alternate destination in the South.
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New Capitol building to rise as province's landmark
MATI, Davao Oriental (Philippines)-The spanking 3-storey state-of-the-art Provincial Capitol building will be the province's foremost landmark when it is completed next year.
A baby of Governor Ma. Elena Palma Gil, the new Capitol will replace the old edifice which was built in 1967 and housed the former Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Office of the Vice Governor and provincial and national offices. The new building will house the Governor's Office and other key offices in the provincial government.

"This is a product of our efforts to improve government services and to provide a better working atmosphere for our employees," Governor Palma Gil said.

The new building is funded by provincial funds and financial assistance from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Vice President Noli de Castro, Speaker Jose de Venecia, Sen. Ramon Magsaysay, Jr., Sen. Robert Barbers, Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, Congw. Belma Cabilao, Cong. Apolinario Lozada, and Cong. Miguel Zubiri.

shadow_can2003

April 6th, 2006, 03:29 AM

shadow_can2003

April 6th, 2006, 03:36 AM

Sana magkaroon narin ng direct flights patungong davao from Korea.

Konsehal

April 6th, 2006, 03:48 AM

Sana magkaroon narin ng direct flights patungong davao from Korea.

According to Art Boncato, Pres of Davao Tourism Assn (DATA) and head of marketing of Marco Polo, charter flights from Korea will start as early as June if plans do not miscarry. :wink2:

Visit my blog (http://www.funchain.com/~peterlavina) for the latest project of Nanay Soling and a little bit of history.

Damo salamat!

tj_brewed

April 6th, 2006, 03:52 AM

Good morning, bai!

Kadayawan theme for this year is on Davaoenos abroad. There will be plenty of them going home for the festival (August 14-19). The biggest is PWC-PWU which will hold its Global Reunion as part of the Kadayawan. Three other schools will also do so. Business groups in US, particularly California and Las Vegas, will also hold a conference here.

Ang among high school batch sa City Hi (Sterling 74 (http://funchain.com/~sterling74)) will have its own Kadayawan reunion on August 19.

We encourage Davaoenos all over the world to organize themselves in their own adopted communities and countries. It is a good cultural/social tool, as well as link to the mother city. :)

Thanks for the updates konsehal! Regarding the ssc-meet, d ko pa po alam if kelan or saan. sleep and dinabaw are organizing the ssc davao water adventure meet.

Updates regarding the upcoming promotional website of Davao.

- it has been one week already and exploredavao is leading the poll
- davaoeagle has already submitted an intro draft for the tourism website

to those who wants to help, you may email your articles or pix @ shealthieljech@yahoo.com also u may post these pix sa ssc-davao yahoo group. just pm me your email adds to get invited..i apologize but the ssc-davao group (from now on) is strictly for invitation only to avoid bashers!

@davaoeagle - can we chat online re the site? just pm me your most convenient time bro..thankz

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by Scandinavian girl I want to let you know that you have presented so many nice, outstanding beautiful and breathtaking pictures and given good information about Davao, it makes me and my girlfriends want to visit your so beautiful city. We are coming in August. Get ready... for some tourists form far away...we want beaches, we want hot water, we want nice guiding of your city...are you ready?

Davo is a paradize for tourists coming from the land of ice and snow. WOW, WOW WOW.

Hi Dinabaw... "bra jobbat vi kommer bestämt "............ to you from the tourist targets... in Sweden..
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Welcome Scandinavian girl ! how's the weather in Scandinavia?Yeah Davao is paradise! food and party places here are very cheap !question miss Scandinavia? howcome Scandinavian people don't usually visit the Philippines?Isit something in our food?hehehehe "smells like hell but tastes like heaven! :dance2:

jag alskar dig! :fiddle: karlek!!

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 04:27 AM

^^ dinabaw, magkaila ba mo ni scandinavian girl?

shadow_can2003

April 6th, 2006, 04:48 AM

According to Art Boncato, Pres of Davao Tourism Assn (DATA) and head of marketing of Marco Polo, charter flights from Korea will start as early as June if plans do not miscarry. :wink2:

Visit my blog (http://www.funchain.com/~peterlavina) for the latest project of Nanay Soling and a little bit of history.

Damo salamat!

Nice to hear that Konsehal. But hoping that its not only charter but regular flights :D

shadow_can2003

April 6th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Ist true that Davao has 3,000 rooms?

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 04:53 AM

Originally qouted by Paulkrps dinabaw, magkaila ba mo ni scandinavian girl?

Kaila fafa Paul gi ingna nako bisita diri sa SCC kay makita niyaang kanindot sa Davao! ug adto sa Kadayawan karong August!

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 04:59 AM

Originally qouted by dive-cebu !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....

Welcome dive-cebu! sus magsilingan lang diay ta! diri lang man pud ko sa Obrero duol sa USP! sige basig kita kita diha sa may balbakwahan kanang tambayanan ni Dave kay gutom na ko basig mang libre mo!hehehe! anyway i.m just here guys tambay tambay sa Obrero !

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Happy L.A.
There are two new nests in our sanctuary. One is expected to hatch (after 50-60 days incubation) by late May. The second, two weeks later. If interested just send me your cell number so I can include you on the list of those that I will send notices.

Thanx councilor !ok maybe me and some SCC guys will witness this hatclings!
Unsa man guys uban ta? murag kini na pud isa sa atung mga meetings!

sugbuanon

April 6th, 2006, 06:06 AM

Mindanao visitor arrivals up

DAVAO CITY - Total visitor arrivals in Mindanao grew by four percent in the 3rd quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004, Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) updates showed.

In January to September 2004, domestic arrivals posted 1.94 million but went up 2.02 million during same period in 2005.

International arrivals, however, decreased by .97 percent with 136,168 million in 2004 down to 131,877 million in 2005.

Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said that because of the growth of visitor arrivals in Mindanao for the last two years, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has decided to include Davao City in the first Tourism Jobs Fair (TJF) that also covers Manila and Cebu cities this month.

He said DOT wants to create employment opportunities from tourism related establishments to boost further the tourism industry.

“We want to give the new graduates the chance to work with tourism establishments to improve further the industry,” Durano told reporters Wednesday.

Durano was here to open the three-day TJF at the NCCC Mall.

For her part, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XI regional director Gloria Tango said applicants in the Davao TJF come from all over Mindanao, although bulk is from Davao.

Tango said previous jobs fairs facilitated by DOLE resulted in a 10 percent average absorption rate.

She is confident the Davao-TJF will be successful with the considerable volume of applicants that trooped to the NCCC Mall convention center at the opening of the fair Wednesday. The event will run until April 6.

Tango also said a number of applicants were hired on the spot in previous jobs fairs.

sugbuanon

April 6th, 2006, 06:08 AM

More than 70 Davao companies offer 5,000 jobs

DAVAO CITY - Over 70 companies joined the Tourism Jobs Fair (TJF) in Davao City with about 5,000 plus jobs readily available to jobseekers.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Davao regional director Maria Gloria Tango in an interview Tuesday during the opening of the first Tourism Jobs Fair said the summer jobs fair is not only for domestic but also for international jobs placement.

“Unlike in Cebu and Manila, almost a dozen companies with placement for international employment are part of the three-day TJF,” she said.

“Even this early I could say that the TJF is a success with the number of applicants lining up at during opening of the fair especially that it runs for more than a day,” she said.

She said that based on their experience, the opening day has lesser number of people and sometimes people upon verifying the qualification required of the job would not pursue their desire to apply.

Although she said that the bulk of the applicants in the TJF are those within the Davao region, there are applicants also coming from as far as Zamboanga, Cotabato, General Santos, Bukidnon and other parts of the Caraga region.

She however said that DOLE’s organized jobs fair has only ten percent absorption rate which she attributed to the mismatch between the job and that of the applicant’s qualification.

In some cases, she said some of the vacancies are not filled up.

She also said that the ratio of vacancies is one to 20 applicants or even up to 100.

Tango meanwhile said that for the last three years unemployment rate in the region remains a single digit.

In 2005, she said the region’s unemployment rate was at six percent compared that of Caraga region which was at 4.5 percent.

She however said that despite the single digit rate maintained by the different regions in Mindanao, the island is still the highest in unemployment rate compared to Visayas and Luzon.

She said the January 2006 national figure of rate of unemployment is pegged at seven percent.

scandinavian girl

April 6th, 2006, 07:09 AM

welcome scandinavian girl! Just come over and we'll make you feel the warmth of Davawenyo's care and pampering. Bring as many friends as you can.

:) Thanks for welcoming me davaoeagel....we will come and enjoy the warmth of the Davawenyo´s..and your beautiful city.

scandinavian girl

April 6th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Welcome Scandinavian girl ! how's the weather in Scandinavia?Yeah Davao is paradise! food and party places here are very cheap !question miss Scandinavia? howcome Scandinavian people don't usually visit the Philippines?Isit something in our food?hehehehe "smells like hell but tastes like heaven! :dance2:

jag alskar dig! :fiddle: karlek!!

:) Dinabaw.. thank you for welcoming me. The weather here Dinabaw is freezing cold today. I think the main reason why Scandinavians don`t visit the Philippines is that is so far away and we never hear about you. ha ha ha
"smells like hell but tastes like heaven" is it this exotic fruit you are talking about Dinabaw?

Jag älskar dig också. :lovethem: Mycket kärlek!

Happy LA those are beautiful underwater pictures you have there, my compliment!!!

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 07:47 AM

^^ never met them d.e., about boiser, is he from tagum? i don't know if there are dabawenyo assoc here. altho ocassionally i get to be in some tapok tapok of taga mati kabayans.

tiga mati kadi kaw Paul? katigam pa kaw magdabawenyo? he he.

F. Boiser is from Central Park, Bangkal- dunno where their hometown is before that.

BTW, I had a long chit chat with Noel, he wanted to say hello to you and Konsehal Pete Lavina.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 07:52 AM

Ist true that Davao has 3,000 rooms?

Davao used to command this number of hotel rooms. Some hotels have closed down, re: Durian Hotel and Samal Casino but there is also a mushrooming of smaller yet cozy ones so I think numbers have still evened out.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 08:07 AM

Konsehal Happy LA, thanks for the amazing, psychedelic underwater pics.

tj, i wish i could pick up chatting quickly, i really haven't tried chatting before but in the interest of learning i will give it a shot. I'll try to set up my computer for that ...asap. As regards time diff, we are 15 hrs. behind you, if it's 11pm here (while I'm posting this messsage)it would be 2 pm in your end. Just notify me when you're on line after your office hours, once i have set up my system for that. i'll give you a shout once it's done.

mydavaocity

April 6th, 2006, 09:13 AM

Grabe, I don't check here for a couple of days... tapos thread 7 na pala.

Are you guys planning to meet up???

re: website - I'm willing to help with the editing and stuff like those, wag lang sa writing and photos kasi I'm doing that na for my blog and website.

mydavaocity

April 6th, 2006, 09:16 AM

re: dinabaw's inquiry in thread 6

Are you asking about the Mindanao Folk Arts Museum that PWC is developing? It has something to do kasi with PWC's vision of developing a sort of park in the area that focuses on the arts and culture of Mindanao. It will not solely be about Davao City.

mydavaocity

April 6th, 2006, 09:19 AM

Coun. Avila, it might be a good idea to invite over show "Team Explorer" of Studio 23 and other similar travel/eco shows to feature the hatching and release of the pawikans as well as other eco-tourism destinations/activities in Davao.

I think that eco-tourism could be the best asset of Davao because we have both highlands and seas.

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Scandinavian girl Dinabaw.. thank you for welcoming me. The weather here Dinabaw is freezing cold today. I think the main reason why Scandinavians don`t visit the Philippines is that is so far away and we never hear about you. ha ha ha
"smells like hell but tastes like heaven" is it this exotic fruit you are talking about Dinabaw?

Jag älskar dig också. Mycket kärlek!

Your welcome Scandinavian girl! Madayaw!(welcome in Dabawenyo) ohhh ur weather is still freezing :eek: here its so hot :moods: need some ice out there in Scandinaviia!hehehe!
So Scandinavian thinks that the Philippines is too far away? :nono: i know so many Scandinavians visit Thailand which is just " a stone's throw away" from us" hehehe! i ;) Mychet karlek too!
Yup miss Scandinavia "smell like hell but taste like heaven" is the exotic Durian fruit! :crazy:

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 10:13 AM

Maayong hapon(dili lang hapon ha koreano ug chinese pud!) sa tanan!

Originally posted by DvocityAre you asking about the Mindanao Folk Arts Museum that PWC is developing? It has something to do kasi with PWC's vision of developing a sort of park in the area that focuses on the arts and culture of Mindanao. It will not solely be about Davao City.

Ok thanx Dvocity, i am just curious about the purposes of this 3 museums the 1 in Insular and the 1 to be build in rotunda and this Mindanao Folk Arts(is it a museum or a venue?).!
Maybe we just put 1 big museum so people won't be confuse and you know travelling from 1 museum to another(hehehe mahal pamasahe)!

scandinavian girl

April 6th, 2006, 11:11 AM

:) Your welcome Scandinavian girl! Madayaw!(welcome in Dabawenyo) ohhh ur weather is still freezing :eek: here its so hot :moods: need some ice out there in Scandinaviia!hehehe!
So Scandinavian thinks that the Philippines is too far away? :nono: i know so many Scandinavians visit Thailand which is just " a stone's throw away" from us" hehehe! i ;) Mychet karlek too!
Yup miss Scandinavia "smell like hell but taste like heaven" is the exotic Durian fruit! :crazy:

:) You are right Dinabaw about Thailand, maybe The Philippines need to let us know more about the country. You just maybe need to promote yourself more here in our part of the world, cause as it is now we do not see or hear much about you.

So, the Durian fruit is good Dinabaw, like to taste some when we come over? :) Is it in season in August?

Kärlek i massor

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 11:20 AM

tiga mati kadi kaw Paul? katigam pa kaw magdabawenyo? he he.

F. Boiser is from Central Park, Bangkal- dunno where their hometown is before that.

BTW, I had a long chit chat with Noel, he wanted to say hello to you and Konsehal Pete Lavina.

dabawenyo isab. kaso, di ako masyado matigamay ng dabawenyo. yang mga katagsa ko yang matigamay kay yagdako silan sa mati. kami yobalhin sa davao idtong 1970.

KulasKusgan

April 6th, 2006, 02:48 PM

I want to let you know that you have presented so many nice, outstanding beautiful and breathtaking pictures and given good information about Davao, it makes me and my girlfriends want to visit your so beautiful city. We are coming in August. Get ready...:cheer: for some tourists form far away...we want beaches, we want hot water, we want nice guiding of your city...are you ready?

Davo is a paradize for tourists coming from the land of ice and snow. WOW, WOW WOW.

Hi Dinabaw... "bra jobbat vi kommer bestämt :)"............:grouphug: to you from the tourist targets... :) in Sweden..

welcome miss malmo! hope you enjoy your stay here.

@ don: swerte nimo bro, naa na kay scandinavian.

Good morning, bai!

Kadayawan theme for this year is on Davaoenos abroad. There will be plenty of them going home for the festival (August 14-19). The biggest is PWC-PWU which will hold its Global Reunion as part of the Kadayawan. Three other schools will also do so. Business groups in US, particularly California and Las Vegas, will also hold a conference here.

Ang among high school batch sa City Hi (Sterling 74 (http://funchain.com/~sterling74)) will have its own Kadayawan reunion on August 19.

We encourage Davaoenos all over the world to organize themselves in their own adopted communities and countries. It is a good cultural/social tool, as well as link to the mother city. :)

Kuya Pol, apil ka sa Global Reunion sa PWC?

kelan ba ang first meet?

Hello tj,

I got very busy the past days, I miss this one.

What meeting, where, when? :?

We're planning to have SSC-Davao Whitewater Adventure. Instead of typical meet-up or eyeball, mas lingaw siguro ni. Any suggestions tj & councilor pete? or baka gusto ninyo ng kape-kape muna.

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 02:53 PM

^^ what global reunion dave? sorry, medyo nawa ko sa passing. is it posted here somewhere?

opss read it na. nope, i'm not taking part in it.

dinabaw

April 6th, 2006, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Sleepery_uno
We're planning to have SSC-Davao Whitewater Adventure. Instead of typical meet-up or eyeball, mas lingaw siguro ni. Any suggestions tj & councilor pete? or baka gusto ninyo ng kape-ka
pe muna.

Ok Kape kape sa ta bro ingna pud si dvocity kay na ngutana man pud siya!diha lang gud ta sa tambayanan nimo dapit sa Obrero ! kay duollang ko diha tipid pamasahe!:cheers:heheehe!

dive-cebu

April 6th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Welcome dive-cebu! sus magsilingan lang diay ta! diri lang man pud ko sa Obrero duol sa USP! sige basig kita kita diha sa may balbakwahan kanang tambayanan ni Dave kay gutom na ko basig mang libre mo!hehehe! anyway i.m just here guys tambay tambay sa Obrero !

thanks for the welcome dinabaw!!! cge, kita kita lang ta dha... ill keep u posted.

scandinavian girl

April 6th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Hi sleepwalker .uno. I want to complement you for all the nice pictures you always present. thankx for your welcome. I am sure I will enjoy your beautiful davao to the fullest.. :)

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 04:31 PM

:)

Happy LA those are beautiful underwater pictures you have there, my compliment!!!

Yah, better thank mama nature. :)

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 04:33 PM

KulasKusgan

April 6th, 2006, 05:08 PM

^^ Good evening councilor avila! tanong ko lang regarding phil eagle...may subsidy ba ang phil eagle center from city govt?

btw, speaking of eagle, heres 'garuda' the national symbol of republic of indonesia... situated at indonesian consulate compound.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/dc/IMAG0251.jpg

Ok Kape kape sa ta bro ingna pud si dvocity kay na ngutana man pud siya!diha lang gud ta sa tambayanan nimo dapit sa Obrero ! kay duollang ko diha tipid pamasahe!:cheers:heheehe!

game ko ana. magmeet na lang tang mga davao based forumer, unya atong sabutan kung kanus-a ta sunod magsabot. hehe. bitaw, coffee na lang sa ta as 1st meet.

Hi sleepwalker .uno. I want to complement you for all the nice pictures you always present. thankx for your welcome. I am sure I will enjoy your beautiful davao to the fullest.. :)

youre always welcome!

^^
opss read it na. nope, i'm not taking part in it.

ako pud morag malabo. depende kung moapil akong mga migo.

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 05:22 PM

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006191.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006190.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006189.jpg

These are some of the winning photos submitted to our "Birds of Carmen " photo contest. Pls enjoy it. Can you guess which one won the top prize?

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 05:25 PM

^^ Good evening councilor avila! tanong ko lang regarding phil eagle...may subsidy ba ang phil eagle center from city govt?

I'll find out the latest. I remember it used to have. I will 'silip' the budget.

KulasKusgan

April 6th, 2006, 05:26 PM

^^ thanks....

:eek2: wow! beautiful shots! dili ko matatuo nga naa diay ana sa carmen. thanks again.

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 05:36 PM

^^ thanks....

:eek2: wow! beautiful shots! dili ko matatuo nga naa diay ana sa carmen. thanks again.
Carmen in Davao del Norte is known for floods. But the truth is, its one of the richest wetlands we have in the region. Unfortunately most people , gov't. included, do not appreciate the value of the wetlands.
These birds are just a few of the thousands that reside there, not counting the other migratory visitors every year from mainland europe or China.
Wetlands provide services of great value to society; They control floods, protect coastal zones and they host a great diversity of species. The cultural and economical importance of Wetlands to indigenous communities is beyond words.

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 05:38 PM

^^ dave, unsa ganing kurso nimo sa pwc? kung makaagi ka, iregards kong barba.

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 05:39 PM

Carmen in Davao del Norte is known for floods. But the truth is, its one of the richest wetlands we have in the region. Unfortunately most people , gov't. included, do not appreciate the value of the wetlands.
These birds are just a few of the thousands that reside there, not counting the other migratory visitors every year from mainland europe or China.

agree with that, they see wetlands should be drylands. hehehe. seriously, ang ubang tabonan pa man gani kay maayo daw makwartahan.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 05:45 PM

dabawenyo isab. kaso, di ako masyado matigamay ng dabawenyo. yang mga katagsa ko yang matigamay kay yagdako silan sa mati. kami yobalhin sa davao idtong 1970.

katigamay pa kaw kadi Paul, ako dyutayay ra sa he he.

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 05:46 PM

agree with that, they see wetlands should be drylands. hehehe. seriously, ang ubang tabonan pa man gani kay maayo daw makwartahan.
Bitaw, wala sila kabalu nga mas daku and makwarta nila if they know how to utilize the resources found in these wetlands. Haay nakupo. Do you know some parts of the wetlands in Carmen are being converted to banana plantation?

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 05:50 PM

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These are some of the winning photos submitted to our "Birds of Carmen " photo contest. Pls enjoy it. Can you guess which one won the top prize?

i think this one won. what with the fish caught up on the flying bird's beak

HappyL.A.

April 6th, 2006, 05:51 PM

sign off muna.

KulasKusgan

April 6th, 2006, 05:52 PM

^^ dave, unsa ganing kurso nimo sa pwc? kung makaagi ka, iregards kong barba.

banking and finance po ser. :) sure, kung makaagi ko. pero basin dugay pa kay dili ko kalugar kung weekdays.

Carmen in Davao del Norte is known for floods. But the truth is, its one of the richest wetlands we have in the region. Unfortunately most people , gov't. included, do not appreciate the value of the wetlands.
These birds are just a few of the thousands that reside there, not counting the other migratory visitors every year from mainland europe or China.
Wetlands provide services of great value to society; They control floods, protect coastal zones and they host a great diversity of species. The cultural and economical importance of Wetlands to indigenous communities is beyond words.

Siguro kelangang ideclare ang Carmen as protected area.

ooppps. sign off na pud ko kay alas-dose na.

Good Night sa tanan... Kuya Pol, DavaoEagle, Hon Avila & the rest.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 05:53 PM

Bitaw, wala sila kabalu nga mas daku and makwarta nila if they know how to utilize the resources found in these wetlands. Haay nakupo. Do you know some parts of the wetlands in Carmen are being converted to banana plantation?

wow, what a disservice. i hope we had some sort of re-orientation or info drive for these people who destroy the ecosystem.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 05:57 PM

sign off muna.

have a fruitful day konsehal!

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 06:00 PM

good night sleep!

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 07:07 PM

katigamay pa kaw kadi Paul, ako dyutayay ra sa he he.

d.e. taga mati kaw isab? duha kadi na mandaya kita ngani. ahihihihi. aduuuyyy.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 09:06 PM

d.e. taga mati kaw isab? duha kadi na mandaya kita ngani. ahihihihi. aduuuyyy.

Paul, di sa ako taga Mati pero awon kanak amigo sang-awon na taga mati (God bless his soul) na nagtudlo kanak magtiyab nan dabawenyo. he he. Daig sab kanami silingan na kamayo sang awon nga gatiyab sang dabawenyo. Paul, rusty na akong dinabawenyo he he.

I Love Mati! My medrep friends and I used to frequent Mayo & Masau Resorts. Masau is just wonderful with its floating villas. Developement of facilities was still in progress in mid '03. 'Been to Pujada and Guang-Guang, courtesy of my deceased buddy (years before his passing). We did shark watching in Waniban (?) Island and i did explore the island swimming around it. I love to pick up some mango cocentrates and fruits from the Menzi Trading Area just beside the IPHO (hospital) Mati. Oh, memories.

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 10:10 PM

^^ ic d.e. hehehe, lami kaayo hinoon muoli da. hey, pakirebounce na lang kang noel.

davaoeagle

April 6th, 2006, 10:29 PM

^^ ic d.e. hehehe, lami kaayo hinoon muoli da. hey, pakirebounce na lang kang noel.

rebound ta ka noel, e-mail siya Paul. Oooops, before I forget i forgot to tell you about the sumptuous sea food sa seaside restaurant. We always look forward to big lunch everytime we were there. Wow, miss the fresh grilled tuna, adobo squidd, tinolang red snapper, oh my oh my! Sorry to make your mouth water he he.

scandinavian girl

April 6th, 2006, 10:42 PM

paulkrps..:) all davao people are probably sleeping...very late there. I looked into your design link very interesting. Good work!!!
Well it is late in Sweden to now so I will zzzzzzzzzzz goodnight...

paulkrps

April 6th, 2006, 10:53 PM

thanks for the compliment, goodnight scandinavian girl. a few minutes more and i'm gone too.

tj_brewed

April 7th, 2006, 12:21 AM

Davao music TV show to feature homegrown artists
March 6 2006
PIA

Davao City (6 April) -- Alchemy of Vision and Lights, a Davao based Film and Television Production Company which has brought you the annual Guerrilla Filmmaking Festival in tandem with Spikey Fruits Concepts is bringing to you a music TV show which aims to showcase original Davao music and their talented local artists.

The half-hour weekly show entitled Durian Jam will be shown on Alchemy of Vision and Light's evening blocktime on Skycable channel 28. The music show slated to be shown on the third week of April will feature live performances, music videos, features and other segments that will focus on the ins and happenings in Davao.

"We put up this show to showcase Davao original music and the local musical artists behind them," says Paolo Claudio of Spikey Fruits Concepts.

Claudio, a lawyer who recently hurdled the tough New York state bar exams, is an avid supporter of Davao music being the proprietor of CL audio recording studios which is currently producing an album of different Davaoeño alternative rock bands that features their original compositions.

Paolo is also the guitarist/vocalist of the indie rock group Lizard Chips whose music video of their single "Man on the road" is currently on rotation in MTV. The young lawyer is also involved in SONG Inc. a local non-government organization founded by a group of Davaoeño songwriters and supporters geared in advocating original Davao music.

Together with Paolo is his Lizard Chips bandmate, agricultural entrepreneur Wardy Puyod, the duo conceptualized a program that will cater to original Davao music, with one of their high school classmates writer/publicist Rudolph Alama, they formed the group Spikey Fruits Concepts which would be involved in producing Durian Jam.

The trio will be backed by Alchemy of Vision and Lights under Dax Cañedo, who also envisioned a cable television show geared towards showcasing Davao music and their artists.

"Simple lang tong show namin. We really want to expose talented Davaoenos through the Durian Jam. Said Wardy, who is in charge of the technical aspects of the show.

Paolo believes that Davao City is the home of super talented musicians many of them waiting to be discovered, a belief that pushed him into producing a compilation album which features established and upstart Davaoeño bands and their original music.

"Mas maganda pag makikita rin sila, ma-exposed sa TV, our partnership with Alchemy I hope would open the windows for us." said Paolo

Paolo says that their show could discover exciting new artists and their original materials. He says that the show encompasses all genres. Be it rock, pop, hip-hop, or ethnic inspired music.

"We just need materials for the show, kaya we are inviting all local musical artists to be part of our show. Just contact us so that we can feature you and your original materials." Paolo added.

To those Davao musicians/songwriters who want their original music to be featured in the program they can contact Spikey Fruits Concepts at their email address spikeyconcepts@yahoo.com.

To those planning to submit materials like music videos or coverage of their gigs and live performances. They could submit their materials (in DVD format) to Spikey Fruits Concepts c/o Alchemy of Vision and Light Film and TV Productions 59-B Aala Bldg. Anda St., Davao City.

junex

April 7th, 2006, 02:42 AM

260-T tourists visit RP in first quarter

DESPITE political instability in the first quarter of this year, Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said the tourism sector posted a positive performance during the first quarter.

"The month of January posted the highest arrival number as compared to the same period in the past years," he said in an interview at the opening of the Tourism Jobs Fair in Davao City.

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

Durano said more than 260,000 foreign tourists visited the country during the first quarter.

One of the contributors of the positive performance, he said, is the recently held Asean Tourism Forum, which was hosted by Davao City.
"Many foreigners were amused of the Filipino hospitality. This could really be the reason for them to keep on coming back," he said.

Durano also denied rumors that foreign arrivals were deeply affected by the political turmoil that was encountered by the country most especially in the first quarter of this year.

He explained that "the number would tell us all that the tourism sector has performed very well despite all that happened in the political environment."

"We have established a very aggressive strategy when it comes with our promotions," he said.

He said foreign visitors as well as local tourists have become immune from the most negative news that reached them. "They still love visiting Philippines and the beautiful tourist destinations all over the country," Durano said.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 03:05 AM

god day junex

bustero

April 7th, 2006, 03:14 AM

wow this surely is a busy little thread.

hello to all old and new peeps too good day!

looks like daily there's a new person intersted in the davao thread! good to see!

Konsehal

April 7th, 2006, 03:25 AM

god day junex

Good morning, Davao!

Busy day karon with the arrival of 80-man Palau official visit. DOT will host lunch at Eden, Medco will give 3 pm investment briefing, dinner will be at men Seng courtesy of city govt.

Tomorrow Tony Boy floirendo will host lunch at Pearl Farm, Medco will hold fishery sector meeting at Marco Polo at 3, Pagcor will host the dinner at Grand Regal.

It will be shopping day for our visitors on Sunday. Many will also visit Malagos Gardens, Sul Orchids, Aldevinco, and our malls.

Davaoenos have bonded together to welcome our guests. At least 5 Hotels, in fact, offered free rooms to help build the potentials of Davao-Palau connection. Kudos to Marco Polo, Waterfront-Insular, Grand Regal, Apo View and Royal Mandaya.

I told the prepcom meeting the other day I will pass City Council Resolution :cheers1: to commend the generosity of those involved in this visit.

www.funchain.com/~peterlavina (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina)

junex

April 7th, 2006, 03:35 AM

god day junex

Good day too davaoeagle at sa lahat nang mga ka-tropa!!! malapit na HOLLY WEEK mga peeps...meron ba kayong mga activies o fieldtrips????hohoho gi-laay man ko diri sa Maynila uy! wala koy pamasahe pauli sa Davao...lami kaayo itampisaw sa among sapa sa Calinan hehehe...

Btw: Find this market scene in Bankerohan market today...hmmmm...I missed kinilaw na tuna:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/DavaoTuna.jpg

junex

April 7th, 2006, 03:43 AM

Good morning, Davao!

Busy day karon with the arrival of 80-man Palau official visit. DOT will host lunch at Eden, Medco will give 3 pm investment briefing, dinner will be at men Seng courtesy of city govt.

Tomorrow Tony Boy floirendo will host lunch at Pearl Farm, Medco will hold fishery sector meeting at Marco Polo at 3, Pagcor will host the dinner at Grand Regal.

It will be shopping day for our visitors on Sunday. Many will also visit Malagos Gardens, Sul Orchids, Aldevinco, and our malls.

Davaoenos have bonded together to welcome our guests. At least 5 Hotels, in fact, offered free rooms to help build the potentials of Davao-Palau connection. Kudos to Marco Polo, Waterfront-Insular, Grand Regal, Apo View and Royal Mandaya.

I told the prepcom meeting the other day I will pass City Council Resolution :cheers1: to commend the generosity of those involved in this visit.

www.funchain.com/~peterlavina (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina)

Hi Konsehal Pete....wow what a busy day pala dyan...am sure Palau delegates will be impressed of what Davao can offer in terms of Tourism potentials...more power to you and God bless sa inyong endeavors!!!

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 05:56 AM

salom pud ko diha sauna sa calinan junex, gamay pa ko. kainom pa ko tubig kay hapit lumos. naa pa gyud daghan patay baki sa taas. he he pero enjoy kaau to.

junex

April 7th, 2006, 07:32 AM

salom pud ko diha sauna sa calinan junex, gamay pa ko. kainom pa ko tubig kay hapit lumos. naa pa gyud daghan patay baki sa taas. he he pero enjoy kaau to.

Diay ba?...naka ligo pod ka diha sa likod sa Cementeryo sa Calinan? naa may lami diha ligu-an? actually if you hike way up Malagos, daghan kaayo mga cascades and lagoons imo ma-agian nga pwede ligo-an...bibo kaayo ng sapa diha kung summer.

tj_brewed

April 7th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Top Palau officials kick off visit of Davao today
MindanaoTimes Online

DAVAO CITY-An 80-member delegation from the Republic of Palau headed by Madamme Debbie Remengesau, the First Lady of the Republic of Palau President, arrives here today (07 April) via the newly-opened Davao-Palau flight of Asian Spirit.

On board a 100-seater British Aerospace BAe-146 aircraft, the Palau delegation also includes Former Palau President Kuniwo Nakamura, Senators Surangel Whipps Sr., Alfonso Diaz of the Palau National Congress, Palau Minister for Commerce and Trade Otoichi Besebes, Palau

Chief of Staff Billy Kuartel and other officials.

Several representatives from the Palau private sector are also joining the mission and will lead a series of business meetings and city tour starting today through April 9.

A day tour to Davao City’s Eden Mountain Resort will kick off the three-day visit where the delegates will meet with Davao’s key tourism players and traders.

At 3:00 pm today, the group will receive briefing on Mindanao updates at the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) during a meeting to be attended by representatives of key national government agencies in Davao

Region, Mindanao Business Council, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. and Davao City government officials.

The visit also includes a tour at the Pearl Farm Island Resort in Samal, where an informal discussion on RP-Palau fisheries cooperation is expected to take place at the Marco Polo Hotel.

The weekend visit of Palau officials to Davao City was slated following last week’s inauguration of Asian Spirit’s Davao-Palau flight. Asian Spirit is now flying to Palau three times weekly via the Manila-Davao daily flights.

“This is one great opportunity for Mindanao to foster trade ties with Palau which is seen as a potential market for our agri-based products,” said Usec. Virgilio Leyretana, OIC-Chair of MEDCo.

With a population of about 20,000, Palau is a former U.S. colony that mainly depends on food and other basic commodity imports coming from the U.S.

Chamber to renew Palau sisterhood
MindanaoTimes Online

In fostering economic growth between Davao City and Republic of Palau, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) will renew its sisterhood agreement with the Palau Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 07 April 2006, 7pm at the Grand MenSeng Hotel, Magallanes Street, Davao City.

His Excellency Tommy Remengasau of the Republic of Palau will witness the signing of the sisterhood agreement between Palau Chamber President John Devivo and DCCCII President Atty. Bienvenido D. Cariaga.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 09:15 AM

Diay ba?...naka ligo pod ka diha sa likod sa Cementeryo sa Calinan? naa may lami diha ligu-an? actually if you hike way up Malagos, daghan kaayo mga cascades and lagoons imo ma-agian nga pwede ligo-an...bibo kaayo ng sapa diha kung summer.

nalibot ko na sauna mga sapa diha. abot pa ko sa lacson ug laag. diha mi puyo sa katong naay dakong garden sa african daisy ug santolan ug tambisan left side going south before the new pryce mwmorial park. pero dugay na kaayo to mga 1975? ha ha buking na akong edad.

xzibit31

April 7th, 2006, 10:09 AM

whatever happend to to the planned magsaysay park to toril coastal road? it was supposed to be a 6 lane expressway/tollway diba?

junex

April 7th, 2006, 10:31 AM

nalibot ko na sauna mga sapa diha. abot pa ko sa lacson ug laag. diha mi puyo sa katong naay dakong garden sa african daisy ug santolan ug tambisan left side going south before the new pryce mwmorial park. pero dugay na kaayo to mga 1975? ha ha buking na akong edad.

Hmmmm...that place seems familiar...diha mi sauna mag basketball kung mo sibat mi sa school(Calinan High)...lipay kaayo mi kung mag declare ug halfday ang school kay anha mi diha mag tapok mga classmate dapita....unya kung igangon mangadto dayon sa sapa...lung-ag dayon ug saging among classmate para baon...Kanang Lacson sige pod mi anha diha..

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 11:25 AM

Maayon hapon sa tanan!
Originally posted by xzibit31
whatever happend to to the planned magsaysay park to toril coastal road? it was supposed to be a 6 lane expressway/tollway diba?

I think its in the "back burner" now , coz i heard last year that the mayor don't want to construct the coastal road coz its very expensive daw. that's why he is planning the LRT.

scandinavian girl

April 7th, 2006, 11:43 AM

Hi Dinabaw. So how is Davao today still hot? Good to see you Dinabaw.....:)

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Scandinavian girl
Hi Dinabaw. So how is Davao today still hot? Good to see you Dinabaw.....

So hot here in Davao! :wave: jag alskar dig!

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:11 PM

@dinabaw. you mentioned about learning center somwhere. unsang batch ka bai? naa ko diha till 84. kami ato nila ben. unsang batch ka?

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:13 PM

Maayong gabii paulkrps mingaw man ron diri! :)
ohhh ulaw man ko !hehehe naa ko 80's dia! kaila vic secuya? 1980 dyud!

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:25 PM

kaila kaayo ko kang vic. titser nako sya sa una sa learning ug sa pagbalhin nako sa womens. murag naintriga hinoon ko nimo da. uyawg kaulaw bai. paila na lang gud dire. basig nagkailaila diay ta. hehehe.

abskess

April 7th, 2006, 02:28 PM

Hi to all..maayong adlaw sa tanan... :)

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:29 PM

maayong evening or morning abskess! musta na man? unsay lingaw diha?

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:29 PM

Nice abskess at least 3 nata diri!

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Paulkrps baligya na mga artworx nimo naa ba ka balak mag show diri davao?

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:34 PM

Nice abskess at least 3 nata diri!

hoy dinabaw, wa pa nimo gitubag akong pangutana.

unsay lingaw diha karong abril? naa bay festival diha around the davao provinces?

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:35 PM

Paulkrps baligya na mga artworx nimo dili ka mag show diri davao?

would love to dinabaw, kung makauli ko lugar, might as well schedule an exhibit with a group or solo. kinsa bay puydi makastorya diha re: gallery space. maayo siguro makigstorya kong abe garcia.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:38 PM

Sorry abi nako si abskess imong pangutana! wala may happenings katung mga Palauenyo lang man bisita diri!ambot ni si Dave kung madayon mi sa river rafting .pero wal pa mi kauban!

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:41 PM

^^ ser dinabaw, hangtud karong akong pangutana kung kinsa ka, wa pa gihapon nimo gitubag. ahihihi.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:44 PM

Sige Paul pag show diri kay tabangan tika! tig bibit sa imong gamit! :jk: di bitaw basig na koy matabang gamay sa imo bay!

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:45 PM

secret man kay daghan kaila nako basig singlon ta sa akong utang! :bash: sige lang hapit na ko nimo mailhan!hehehe!

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:48 PM

secret man kay daghamn kaial nako basig sinlon ta! sige lang hapit na ko nimo mailhan!hehehe!

paki pm na lang ser dinabaw. upat ra gyud akong mahinumduman sa batch namo, si ben, jimmy, alfredo naraval (sln) ug glesor. nay uban come and go lang sila. kami tong nagdugay.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 02:55 PM

sure Paul pero murag si Naraval ug Ben lang akong nailhan bai! sige ingon nako bai para maingnan pud nila si jimmy

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 02:56 PM

magkita mi ni ben ugma kauban ni ega, phillip somozo ug bong espinosa.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 03:08 PM

so naa diay si Ben dia? taga Davao na si philip ug bong?

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 03:27 PM

yups, mga taga davao. puro na sila membro sa artisthood.

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 03:31 PM

magkita mi ni ben ugma kauban ni ega, phillip somozo ug bong espinosa.
Yohoo. apil ko. Ana diha si Philip? Kaila ko sa iya. Regards. Ug si Bong, sounds familiar.

abskess

April 7th, 2006, 03:35 PM

maayong evening or morning abskess! musta na man? unsay lingaw diha?

Thanks God everythings great pare...friday night karon dire pre...gawas ta tanan party people :cheers: :dance:

abskess

April 7th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Sorry abi nako si abskess imong pangutana! wala may happenings katung mga Palauenyo lang man bisita diri!ambot ni si Dave kung madayon mi sa river rafting .pero wal pa mi kauban!

abi nako pre kape kape ra sa ta sa first meeting nato...and we hope kaapil pud sina konsehal at happy LA...and of course the rest of the group...

xzibit31

April 7th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Maayon hapon sa tanan!

I think its in the "back burner" now , coz i heard last year that the mayor don't want to construct the coastal road coz its very expensive daw. that's why he is planning the LRT.

sayang naman...it would great help in decongesting mcarthur highway, bangkal, ulas, all the way up to toril...dapat siguro BOT nalang yung 15 km expressway na yun... hahay....

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 03:40 PM

abi nako pre kape kape ra sa ta sa first meeting nato...and we hope kaapil pud sina konsehal at happy LA...and of course the rest of the group...
Yeah, would love to join you. Just say when.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 03:40 PM

ohhh ibog man ko diha asa man mo abskess!

xzibit31

April 7th, 2006, 03:41 PM

when man nag first meeting ug kape kape nato? join ko diha... :)

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 03:44 PM

^^ ser LA, akong ipaabot ang imong regards sa ila.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 03:46 PM

sige kanusa nato sugdan xzibit hulaton nato si boss dave!hehehe!kay siya man mag libre

xzibit31

April 7th, 2006, 03:48 PM

sige kanusa nato sugdan xzibit hulaton nato si boss dave!hehehe!kay siya man mag libre

libre? uy!!!! that is music to my ears.....hehehehehehe :) ...and to my pocket.... :cheers:

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 03:49 PM

sayang naman...it would great help in decongesting mcarthur highway, bangkal, ulas, all the way up to toril...dapat siguro BOT nalang yung 15 km expressway na yun... hahay....
Coastal road was a good idea, until the national gov't. made a study and inventory and it turned out to be very expensive to relocate so many people, houses and establishments. LGU Davao decided to consider opening inner roads like connecting Toril with Calinan so that traffic from Bukidnon going to the south need not enter the Ulas rotonda, a second diversion road to open up roads from Tibungco or Ilang to Calinan district to ease the load in the-now-getting-more-congested diversion road, etc.etc.etc. So that traffic from the north going to the south need not pass by the crowded Sasa/Panacan area. The city took out a 990million peso loan last year to fund these roads. It can spur development also in these areas.

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 03:50 PM

hahaha! ok hulaton nato si boss Dave!hehehe! asa man diay mo stambay?

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 03:53 PM

^^ ser LA, akong ipaabot ang imong regards sa ila.
May pinagsamahan din kami ni Philip, am glad he's doing fine there(I hope).

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 03:56 PM

Naay barato ra nga kape, pero da bes, sa Cafe Juna, near St. Paul. They make coffee just the way it should be, freshly grounded before brewing. (hmmm, I can smell it already).

dinabaw

April 7th, 2006, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Happy LA
Coastal road was a good idea, until the national gov't. made a study and inventory and it turned out to be very expensive to relocate so many people, houses and establishments. LGU Davao decided to consider opening inner roads like connecting Toril with Calinan so that traffic from Bukidnon going to the south need not enter the Ulas rotonda, a second diversion road to open up roads from Tibungco or Ilang to Calinan district to ease the load in the-now-getting-more-congested diversion road, etc.etc.etc. So that traffic from the north going to the south need not pass by the crowded Sasa/Panacan area. The city took out a 990million peso loan last year to fund these roads. It can spur development also in these areas.

Good Evening Councilor ! katung propose LRT consehal approve na ba tong studies?

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 04:12 PM

Good Evening Councilor ! katung propose LRT consehal approve na ba tong studies?
As the pop[ulation of Davao City continue to increase, and with traffic as a major cause of concern, the DIDP (Davao Integrated Development Program) and JICA, came up with a proposal to establish a mass transport system that will consider the LRT. It is supposed to connect Digos from the south to Tagum in the north, passing thru Davao City. The blueprint is still there. And I think it will just be a matter of time when this idea which is now on paper will be a reality. Am for this. Lessens the volume of pollution, eases congestion, less cars, and inexpensive to the commuting public. Better for next generation.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 04:15 PM

Coastal road was a good idea, until the national gov't. made a study and inventory and it turned out to be very expensive to relocate so many people, houses and establishments. LGU Davao decided to consider o......

Good evening, Councilor

Is the Indangan-Malagamot Road cemented already? That road is also a good diversion from the busy National Hwy/Diversion Rd. intersection. Plus, I believe there is also a sizeable SIR in Indangan, right?

daug

April 7th, 2006, 04:16 PM

MGA PEEPS, PAKI-CREDIT LANG NG NEWSPAPERS KUNG SAAN NINYO NAKUHA ANG INFORMATION. IF YOU PASTED A NEWS ARTICLE, PLS. MENTION THE NEWSPAPERS (NOT ONLY THE WRITERS). SALAMAT PO.

daug

April 7th, 2006, 04:18 PM

singit lang po, mga davaweno!

bros and sis of Davao music,

Please join us in promoting Davao music.
SONG Inc. is currently seeking people who have the heart and right attitude to promote Davao Music.
We are currently discussing measures that will benefit the Davao musicians.
One of the major proposals we are currently discussing is the ordinance mandating Davao City stations to play locally-produced music. There are still lots of measures to discuss.

Join us in our discussion board at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/songdavao/

Just send a blank email to become a member:
songdavao-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

DAGHANG SALAMAT!

DAVAO ARTISTS UNITED FOR GOOD (DAUG)

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 04:19 PM

Good evening, Councilor

Is the Indangan-Malagamot Road cemented already? That road is also a good diversion from the busy National Hwy/Diversion Rd. intersection. Plus, I believe there is also a sizeable SIR in Indangan, right?
On going. Hapit na human siguro. Paakyat and development in Davao ngayon Am sure dami na rin nag settle duon.

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 04:24 PM

singit lang po, mga davaweno!

bros and sis of Davao music,

Please join us in promoting Davao music.
SONG Inc. is currently seeking more membership from people who have the heart and right attitude to promote Davao Music.
We are currently discussing measures that will benefit the Davao musicians.
One of the major proposals we are currently discussing is the ordinance mandating Davao City stations to play locally-produced music. There are still lots of measures to discuss.

Join us in our discussion board at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/songdavao/

Just send a blank email to become a member:
songdavao-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

DAGHANG SALAMAT!

DAVAO ARTISTS UNITED FOR GOOD (DAUG)

Hey, count me in. I suggest that you get the opinion of the radio station managers and programmers regarding "forcing" them to play Dabawenyo music especially kung kulang ang material. But I believe there is a way to get airplay for our very own talents. Keep it up.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 04:24 PM

It is supposed to connect Digos from the south to Tagum in the north, passing thru Davao City.

Good idea, gyud! The Metro (short for Metro Davao Transit Authority hehehe..) is a pretty excellent piece of future eventuality planning. Imagine people coming from the south parking their cars at the Digos City Metro station and commuting to their Davao City offices instead of clogging up the narrow deathtrap we call National Hwy. Imagine, too, people from the north parking their cars at the Tagum City Metro station and getting on the train to Davao and making their stop at the Plaridel (old name of J.P. Laurel Ave.) Metro station to go shopping at G-Mall.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Senor Corpus - Have a good drive to New York City tomorrow! Excited?

JB

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 04:45 PM

excited to see old and new friends. kung new york di kaayo, ang toronto daw they say is a clean version of new york. ahehehe. tawagay ta senyor ugma bandang hapon or gabii.

xzibit31

April 7th, 2006, 04:51 PM

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 04:53 PM

Good idea, gyud! The Metro (short for Metro Davao Transit Authority hehehe..) is a pretty excellent piece of future eventuality planning. Imagine people coming from the south parking their cars at the Digos City Metro station and commuting to their Davao City offices instead of clogging up the narrow deathtrap we call National Hwy. Imagine, too, people from the north parking their cars at the Tagum City Metro station and getting on the train to Davao and making their stop at the Plaridel (old name of J.P. Laurel Ave.) Metro station to go shopping at G-Mall.
Who nows, the LRT might even connect Mati,and even reach Surigao, on the North, and up to Gen. Santos City, or even Kidapawan on the other side. Nice, nice thoughts. Buhay pa ba kaya tayo nyan?

HappyL.A.

April 7th, 2006, 05:01 PM

i think i have a good idea to make the LRT from digos to davao and panabao to davao viable...

all buses cannot enter the city anymore. it stops in digos and panabo..all passengers would be mapilitan in riding the LRT... it would eliminate those daredevil drivers of the buss companiew who treat the road as if it were theirs...
it would also lessen the traffic and pollution in davao city...

ano kaya? ok kaya ito?
The city of Bogota in Colombia, came up with two carless days a week for car owners and implemented a very efficient mass transport system. They promoted the use of non-motorized transport (pedestrian and bicycle) It was a resounding success. But not after the mayor was almost impeached by the car owning public. But then there are more pedestrians, bicycle riders and mass transport riding public.. Eventually he became more popular because the City of Bogota became a very livable city, and the level of happiness and contentment of the people tremendously increased. He is considered now as a probable candidate for president.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Whoa! Imaginin na lang natin. The Blue line will be Mati to Panabo. Orange line will run from Tagum to Panabo. White line will run between Panabo to Toril. The Green line, Toril to Digos. The Red commuter line will run from Digos to GenSan. The Red line will be operated jointly by the DavSur-SoCot Transit Authority. :)

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 05:09 PM

excited to see old and new friends. kung new york di kaayo, ang toronto daw they say is a clean version of new york. ahehehe. tawagay ta senyor ugma bandang hapon or gabii.

Mao. Toronto is much like New York. Hey, I don't recall Toronto being any dirtier than NYC. :) Although, I enjoyed Toronto's Chinatown because they actually sold fresh Atis, Durian, Lanzones, etc. Sa NYC Chinatown, bihirang-bihira mo makita ang mga ito. I also like visiting Toronto because my wife has friends over there who are very, very nice folks. Sige. Tawagay na lang.

abskess

April 7th, 2006, 05:13 PM

ohhh ibog man ko diha asa man mo abskess!

Di ba ang initial plan nato is whitewater rafting adventure but somebody suggested na kape kape muna on the first meeting...so lets schedule its bros...Hon. Happy LA has just confirmed his willingness to join... :grouphug:

abskess

April 7th, 2006, 05:17 PM

sige kanusa nato sugdan xzibit hulaton nato si boss dave!hehehe!kay siya man mag libre

sige lang gud pareng dinabaw...hugas lang tag plato kung di ta kabayad :lol: ..then pasi dayun hehehehe :runaway:

abskess

April 7th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Naay barato ra nga kape, pero da bes, sa Cafe Juna, near St. Paul. They make coffee just the way it should be, freshly grounded before brewing. (hmmm, I can smell it already).

Yeah...I heard about it from some friends as well... :cheers:

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 05:27 PM

Mao. Toronto is much like New York. Hey, I don't recall Toronto being any dirtier than NYC. :) Although, I enjoyed Toronto's Chinatown because they actually sold fresh Atis, Durian, Lanzones, etc. Sa NYC Chinatown, bihirang-bihira mo makita ang mga ito. I also like visiting Toronto because my wife has friends over there who are very, very nice folks. Sige. Tawagay na lang.

when coming here again, call me. hehehe para magkolokabildo. istoryang dala kabuang ba. hehehe. most asian groceries here at lot of stuff from back home. it's really like we haven't left home. from sinigang to kare-kare, any of our delicacies. kulang na lang kinilaw. salmon tastes blechhhhh.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 05:37 PM

kulang na lang kinilaw. salmon tastes blechhhhh.

Aha! This is where NYC tops Toronto. I can go to the fish market downtown and ask for and NOT pay for PANGA!!!!! Kanang sushi-grade tuna - barato kaayo sa fish market diri so I make kinilaw once in a while... Grilled Panga is one of my faves!! Where are you staying while you are in NYC, anyway?

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 05:48 PM

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 05:48 PM

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 05:51 PM

that i don't know, probably with friends or kamaganak sa kauban nako. most likely with friends kay asikasuhon namo ang exhibit. hala, dalhi kog kinilaw og sugbang panga. hehehe. joke nga dalang tinuod.

Hala sige, mu-mata ko ug sayo ugma para mag-drive 65 miles to NYC to ask for panga from the fishermen. Unya, mopalit ko ug uling sa kanto and i-sugba nako ang panga. Kaso, basig mahurot nako ang panga during the drive from Connecticut to NYC. hahahaha

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 06:29 PM

pamalihug na lang traysikol sa inyong kanto. tagai lag pandesal para iyang hago.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 06:29 PM

EDITORIAL - Competing for tourists

The Philippine Star 04/08/2006

Here is one more reason for the country to clean up its act. In the peak season for tourism, the Department of Health has warned that the waters in several beach resorts in Davao City and nearby Samal Island have been found unsafe for bathing due to high levels of bacteria. While the DOH has clarified that waters in other beach resorts passed the bacteriological standard for safe bathing, the report can only turn off potential visitors to all resorts in the affected areas.

To the credit of the city government, it is facing the problem squarely instead of lambasting the DOH for spooking tourists. City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte himself made public the DOH report, just days before the Holy Week peak tourism season, in an effort to compel operators of beach resorts to clean up their surroundings.

Such warnings have largely been ignored by millions of poor Filipinos. Regular DOH warnings against bathing in polluted Manila Bay have largely gone unheeded. People continue to swim even in parts of Mindanao where cholera has resurfaced and where water-borne diseases are common. In this tropical archipelago of 7,100 islands, when it’s hot, people go swimming in the nearest sea, lake or river, no matter how polluted. The water is fine, and it’s free.

Millions of Filipinos may ignore fecal coliform and other water pollutants, but not paying tourists. Locals and foreigners alike who are ready to shell out thousands for a weekend on the beach expect nothing less than pristine sand and waters so clean marine life is visibly thriving. Provinces such as Palawan and certain areas in Sorsogon have embraced eco-tourism and are now reaping its benefits. Residents in these areas not only keep the environment clean but also protect marine life. The result: tourism is boosted without depriving marginal fisherfolk of sustainable livelihood.

Other popular tourist destinations in the country have felt the consequences of failure to clean up the environment. Protesting is counterproductive; the best response is to face the problem and undertake a massive cleanup. The cleanliness – in air and water quality, in solid waste management – must then be sustained. It’s not only good for tourism revenues; it also does wonders for public health.

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 06:32 PM

pamalihug na lang traysikol sa inyong kanto. tagai lag pandesal para iyang hago.

Hahahaha!

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 06:36 PM

bel1river

April 7th, 2006, 07:16 PM

dungagig 2 ka basong tuba. ok ra kung kaping barako kay kaadlawon man diay sya muadtog mercado. hehehe. connecticut ba shares shame border with ny? naa mi client based in connecticut, sa milford, kanag subway restaurants gani.

Yes, Connecticut shares the border with New York State's Putnam and Westchester counties. Putnam and Westchester are part of Metro NYC. Yes, Subway is a company HQ'd in CT. Naabtan na ba nimo ang Subway shop sa Davao (Landco)? Sayang kay it did not last long. Wala pa yatang 24 months, nag-close na sila. Mahal man gud ang sandwiches nila. My kids, who were all too familiar with American fast food, were really excited when they opened. For them, it made Davao even more "familiar" - if you know what I mean. Just like when Kenny Rogers, Pizza Hut, etc. opened at SM. Funny, since they've been back here ngayon naman they keep on looking for things (pictures, etc.) that "bring them back" to Davao. My two older kids still IM their classmates at the Ateneo. My eldest is saving her own money kasi she wants to go to Davao this summer. My son (pangalawa) naman, wants to do his volunteer work in Davao (with one of his Lola's charitable projects para dali lang daw dali lang ang trabaho). Really, he is just looking to hang with his Davao friends he hasn't seen in 3 years.

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 07:49 PM

wala na nako maabtan. but that's what i heard, they didn't last long. unlike mcdonalds who adjusted their prices to compete with jollibee, subway didn't. probably nagsalig sila kay wala silay kakompetensya. they also that subs is a new thing on dabawenyos, yeah, but once the novelty dies, so your sales too.

my kids are also excited to go home for vacation. yeah, sometime in the future i hope. but first, ipon sa kay mahal mahal ang airfare.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 08:26 PM

Hmmmm...that place seems familiar...diha mi sauna mag basketball kung mo sibat mi sa school(Calinan High)...lipay kaayo mi kung mag declare ug halfday ang school kay anha mi diha mag tapok mga classmate dapita....unya kung igangon mangadto dayon sa sapa...lung-ag dayon ug saging among classmate para baon...Kanang Lacson sige pod mi anha diha..

basta diha among balay sauna kilid sa katong naay carenderia nga lami kaayo ang dinuguan. silingan namo tong naay photography studio nga sikat sa calinan sauna. laag2 namo sauna paingon sa ubos kay mao man downtown calinan sauna sa bandang palengke, ngita ug tansan sa coke kay kambyohan ug walking toy animals he he.

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 08:33 PM

grabe nga detalye. hehehe. murag "sa kilid atong taing nagpungko, mao tong amo". ahahahaha.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 08:38 PM

On going. Hapit na human siguro. Paakyat and development in Davao ngayon Am sure dami na rin nag settle duon.

hello to all!

BTW, konsehal, i'm just curious if these new roads funded by the 990 million LBP loan are 4 lanes? Mas ok man gud kung lapad na daan kay eventually ang paingnan nila kung 2 lanes lang congestion gihapon.

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 08:49 PM

hello to all!

BTW, konsehal, i'm just curious if these new roads funded by the 990 million LBP loan are 4 lanes? Mas ok man gud kung lapad na daan kay eventually ang paingnan nila kung 2 lanes lang congestion gihapon.

and if there's an expressway in the pipeline? there should be something that allows unimpeded movement of goods and vehicles wanting to go somewhere. being caught in a traffic in any city street has obvious consequence.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 08:54 PM

grabe nga detalye. hehehe. murag "sa kilid atong taing nagpungko, mao tong amo". ahahahaha.

ha ha, mao gyud.

good luck na lang Paul sa show nimo.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 09:19 PM

I am currently watching AZN Television right now and they are currently showing The World Tonight from ABS-CBN. Now, I am not a big PGMA fan but I respect the constitution and I believe that she should just serve out her term. What really ticks me off are the Mindanawan politicians especially Pimentel and Guingona who continue to rock the boat. What the hell are they fighting for? What's their beef? Can either Councilor enlighten me, please?

Also, I watch the English edition newscasts of the other Asian countries in the AZN Channel and ours is the worst in terms of content. ABS-CBN only has political news (mostly about ousting GMA) while the other Asian newscasts have a good balance between good and "bad" news. Their underlying message really says - were a better place to visit and do business. All you see on ABS-CBN are pictures of banner-waving idiots and babbling politicians talking through the sides of their mouths.
No wonder why we (as a country) are the laggards....

Right on bel1river.

These are the same "trapos" who in the guise of national good, put forward their personal whims and caprices. Ballooney! The same characters in the Zarzuela who after being denied or lost a spot for power, turned into fake messiahs for the gullible masses.

I think it's downright insult to the intelligence of the Filipinos to continue ranting about the incumbent goverment yet all that's in their agenda would only benefit them, their allies and relatives in the end. They just want to grab power and that's it. I could judt imagine the bedlam when that happens-even inside their turf.

ABS-CBN News? Their TV Patrol World is not worth a squint of eyes on the tube. If not the paid strikers on the streets of Manila, all they dish out is the deplorable side of the country. Truly, a medium employed by the Lopezes to oust PGMA after they (Lopezes) fell from grace.

In this regard I commend Durian Jam- a local lifestyle show in our very own Davao which aims at showcasing the myriad of good things Davawenyos are blessed with. I hope they go international in days to come. Kudos!

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 09:25 PM

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 09:36 PM

ha ha, mao gyud.

good luck na lang Paul sa show nimo.

salamat, salamat. gawas sa ko, palit lang kog us $.

davaoeagle

April 7th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Good Things in Davao on TV

Davao City (6 April) — Alchemy of Vision and Lights, a Davao based Film and Television Production Company which has brought you the annual Guerrilla Filmmaking Festival in tandem with Spikey Fruits Concepts is bringing to you a music TV show which aims to showcase original Davao music and their talented local artists.

The half-hour weekly show entitled Durian Jam will be shown on Alchemy of Vision and Light’s evening blocktime on Skycable channel 28. The music show slated to be shown on the third week of April will feature live performances, music videos, features and other segments that will focus on the ins and happenings in Davao.

“We put up this show to showcase Davao original music and the local musical artists behind them,” says Paolo Claudio of Spikey Fruits Concepts.

Claudio, a lawyer who recently hurdled the tough New York state bar exams, is an avid supporter of Davao music being the proprietor of CL audio recording studios which is currently producing an album of different Davaoeño alternative rock bands that features their original compositions.

Paolo is also the guitarist/vocalist of the indie rock group Lizard Chips whose music video of their single “Man on the road” is currently on rotation in MTV. The young lawyer is also involved in SONG Inc. a local non-government organization founded by a group of Davaoeño songwriters and supporters geared in advocating original Davao music.

Together with Paolo is his Lizard Chips bandmate, agricultural entrepreneur Wardy Puyod, the duo conceptualized a program that will cater to original Davao music, with one of their high school classmates writer/publicist Rudolph Alama, they formed the group Spikey Fruits Concepts which would be involved in producing Durian Jam.

The trio will be backed by Alchemy of Vision and Lights under Dax Cañedo, who also envisioned a cable television show geared towards showcasing Davao music and their artists.

“Simple lang tong show namin. We really want to expose talented Davaoenos through the Durian Jam. Said Wardy, who is in charge of the technical aspects of the show.

Paolo believes that Davao City is the home of super talented musicians many of them waiting to be discovered, a belief that pushed him into producing a compilation album which features established and upstart Davaoeño bands and their original music.

“Mas maganda pag makikita rin sila, ma-exposed sa TV, our partnership with Alchemy I hope would open the windows for us.” said Paolo

Paolo says that their show could discover exciting new artists and their original materials. He says that the show encompasses all genres. Be it rock, pop, hip-hop, or ethnic inspired music.

“We just need materials for the show, kaya we are inviting all local musical artists to be part of our show. Just contact us so that we can feature you and your original materials.” Paolo added.

To those Davao musicians/songwriters who want their original music to be featured in the program they can contact Spikey Fruits Concepts at their email address spikeyconcepts@yahoo.com.

To those planning to submit materials like music videos or coverage of their gigs and live performances. They could submit their materials (in DVD format) to Spikey Fruits Concepts c/o Alchemy of Vision and Light Film and TV Productions 59-B Aala Bldg. Anda St. (beside ****** Barbershop), Davao City. (Spikey Concepts)

paulkrps

April 7th, 2006, 10:37 PM

[QUOTE=paulkrps]wala na nako maabtan. QUOTE]

apil ko ha.

I was a patron ani Subway at Landco before kay good for "dieters" like me "kuno" and ilang food pero wa gyud nagdugay kay wa ni click. Sayang, but I'm pretty sure they will bring it back. Uncle man sa akong friend ang frnachise holder sa Davao he he, mao apil pud ko patronize.

maskig kliyente namo no, di ko nagapalit kaayo. medyo mahal kompara sa mga burgers. usually taco bell lang ko. toronto nani ha, pero mahal gyud sya.

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 12:41 AM

when man nag first meeting ug kape kape nato? join ko diha... :)

sige kanusa nato sugdan xzibit hulaton nato si boss dave!hehehe!kay siya man mag libre

sige lang gud pareng dinabaw...hugas lang tag plato kung di ta kabayad :lol: ..then pasi dayun hehehehe :runaway:

nahala... librehon tamo. pakan-on tamog nilapwaang sampinit og sinugbang til-as. hehe. any suggestion sa date and venue?...

Naay barato ra nga kape, pero da bes, sa Cafe Juna, near St. Paul. They make coffee just the way it should be, freshly grounded before brewing. (hmmm, I can smell it already).

tinuod jud. naa gani toy kape nga murag chemistry laboratory kalimot ko sa pangalan.

As the pop[ulation of Davao City continue to increase, and with traffic as a major cause of concern, the DIDP (Davao Integrated Development Program) and JICA, came up with a proposal to establish a mass transport system that will consider the LRT. It is supposed to connect Digos from the south to Tagum in the north, passing thru Davao City. The blueprint is still there. And I think it will just be a matter of time when this idea which is now on paper will be a reality. Am for this. Lessens the volume of pollution, eases congestion, less cars, and inexpensive to the commuting public. Better for next generation.

i hope magkatotoo.

Good morning, Davao!

Busy day karon with the arrival of 80-man Palau official visit. DOT will host lunch at Eden, Medco will give 3 pm investment briefing, dinner will be at men Seng courtesy of city govt.

Tomorrow Tony Boy floirendo will host lunch at Pearl Farm, Medco will hold fishery sector meeting at Marco Polo at 3, Pagcor will host the dinner at Grand Regal.

It will be shopping day for our visitors on Sunday. Many will also visit Malagos Gardens, Sul Orchids, Aldevinco, and our malls.

Davaoenos have bonded together to welcome our guests. At least 5 Hotels, in fact, offered free rooms to help build the potentials of Davao-Palau connection. Kudos to Marco Polo, Waterfront-Insular, Grand Regal, Apo View and Royal Mandaya.

I told the prepcom meeting the other day I will pass City Council Resolution :cheers1: to commend the generosity of those involved in this visit.

www.funchain.com/~peterlavina (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina)

thats the spirit. bayanihan sa dabaw.

GOOD MORNING TO ALL!

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 12:45 AM

quote ko lang ni kay wala pa tay picture diri nga page. hehe.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006191.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006190.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006189.jpg

These are some of the winning photos submitted to our "Birds of Carmen " photo contest. Pls enjoy it. Can you guess which one won the top prize?

i think the bottom won.

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 12:57 AM

Saturday, April 08, 2006
Asian Spirit to boost trade between RP, Palau
By Jojie Alcantara

"ASIAN Spirit's first international venture to Palau is a major and positive step to strengthen trade and commerce between two countries," declared State Minister Temmy Shmull during the airline's inaugural ceremony at Palasia Hotel in Palau last week.

Shmulle thanked the owners for their willingness to take risks in exploring the opportunities of connection between Palau and Philippines, as well as providing affordable means of transportation for overseas Filipino workers.

It was a historic event that is expected to boost tourism and trade with the Philippines.

Asian Spirit's maiden flight arrived in Palau midnight of April 2, with 96 passengers on board the new state-of-the-art British Aerospace (BAE) 1 46 Jet Aircraft.

Delegates were composed of airline board members and officials, tourism officers and government officials, travel operators, and invited media representatives and business sectors from Manila and Davao.

The thrice-weekly Manila-Davao-Palau route is Asian Spirit's first international venture of operations, with an hour and a half flight distance from the island of Mindanao to the small republic.

Asian Spirit chair Antonio Turalba Jr. said funds would be spent on set-up costs and upgrading of the airline's facilities in Manila and Davao, which he believes is the gateway to international destinations, particularly the East Asian and Micronesian countries.

Turalba also said Asian Spirit is proudly the first Filipino carrier to open its international doors to the route, significantly cutting short flying time for passengers coming from the south, and sparing them a long trip to Palau via Manila.

Flight service is not only expected to boost tourism but aid in the flow of goods and commodities between the two countries.

The delegates to Palau were billeted in popular hotels in Koror, and were treated to daily tour trips, which included the Jellyfish Lake, the famous Rock Islands, Dolphins Pacific tour, Palau International Coral Reef Center, and the museum trips.

A cocktail party was tendered a night before the departure. Palau is part of the Micronesian chain of islands famous for its dive sites and beaches. Very popular among dive enthusiasts for its spectacular and well-preserved reef and coral attractions, it gained global prominence when the popular American TV reality show aired the "Survivor: Palau" series and brought its cast and crew for a lengthy location shoot in the islands.

Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round, with frequent rainfall and a lot of sunshine. Typhoons and earthquakes are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone and all the islands (except for two) lay inside a fringe reef, protected from the open sea.

Statistics from the Division of Labor revealed by the end of 2005, there were 4,577 Filipino workers in Palau, constituting 16 percent of the total population of 20,000 in the seventeenth smallest country in the world.

As Filipinos make up the second largest ethnic grouping in Palau, Filipino is the third most spoken language, following Palauan and English. Next to Filipinos are the Chinese as the third largest grouping.

Other foreign nationals are Bangladeshis, Indonesians, and Americans.

source: sunstar davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/08/bus/asian.spirit.to.boost.trade.between.rp.palau.html)

Saturday, April 08, 2006
Palau officials on trade mission here

AN 80-member delegation from the Republic of Palau headed by Madamme Debbie Remengesau, the First Lady of the Republic of Palau, arrived in Davao City Friday via the newly opened Davao-Palau flight of Asian Spirit.

On board a 100-seater British Aerospace BAe-146 aircraft, the Palau delegation also includes Former Palau president Kuniwo Nakamura, Senators Surangel Whipps Sr., Alfonso Diaz of the Palau National Congress, Palau Minister for Commerce and Trade Otoichi Besebes, Palau chief of staff Billy Kuartel and other officials.

Several representatives from the Palau private sector also joined the mission and led a series of business meetings and city tour starting Friday until Sunday.

A day tour to Davao City's Eden Mountain Resort kicked off the three-day visit where the delegates met with Davao's key tourism players and traders.

The group was also briefed on Mindanao updates at the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco) during a meeting attended by representatives of key National Government agencies in Davao Region, Mindanao Business Council, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. and City Government officials.

The visit also includes a tour at the Pearl Farm Island Resort in Samal Saturday, where an informal discussion on RP-Palau fisheries cooperation is expected to take place.

The weekend visit of Palau officials to Davao City was slated following last week's inauguration of Asian Spirit's Davao-Palau flight.

Asian Spirit is now flying to Palau three times weekly via the Manila-Davao daily flights.

"This is one great opportunity for Mindanao to foster trade ties with Palau which is seen as a potential market for our agri-based products," said Usecretary Virgilio Leyretana, OIC-chair of Medco.

source: sunstar davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/08/bus/palau.officials.on.trade.mission.here.html)

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Good noon sa tanan... :)

junex

April 8th, 2006, 08:09 AM

Good noon too abskess

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 08:16 AM

Good noon too abskess

whats the latest fuzz guys?

junex

April 8th, 2006, 08:22 AM

whats the latest fuzz guys?
Wa may kasaw...jst checkin too...

btw: find picture of Samal:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/Davao-whitebeach.jpg
The white beach at Pearl Farm in Samal Island..
Source: BOBBY TIMONERA of Mindanews

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 09:54 AM

I just wanna express out some concerns in here; and I hope our honorable Happy LA and Konsehal can enlighten us on this matter... :)

1. What is the city's ruling on the existence of bus terminals outside the DCOTT complex? is this legal or illegal? if ever illegal, why is the favor? Is it not dangerous or even awkward to see a makeshift bus station amid a very busy intersection? While a very strict security measure is being implemented in the DCOTT, this bus stations practically have none, is this not putting the lives of the public in danger? :gunz: What is the update on the idea of putting up a north-bound and a south-bound terminals?

2. Is the unpaved road which the Metro Shuttle buses use as pick-up station city-owned or privately owned? why is it not being developed or at least paved? The road become so dusty sometimes and this being inhaled by the residents and the riding public would in some degree put their lives in jeopardy. This dust will cause pigmentation in the lungs a condition called anthracosis which may consequently lead to various forms of pulmonary disease. :yes: Whats the plan on this area?

3. Even the TFD is so lenient sometimes. Only the males are being instructed to get off the bus. What if the terrorists are female? We cant just discount this possibility. Why dont we pass a resolution that requires all bus companies operating or having a route in the city to employ 1 bus marshall in each of their buses aside from the driver and the conductor? The tight security in the DCOTT may prevent intruders with ill intent to come in but there are considerable number of passengers being pick up along the way. This is the primary role of the bus marshall to check and inspect these passengers. This will help as well in the problem of unemployment. :yes:

4. Is the drainage along Davao Medical School Drive included in the Comprehensive Drainage Program of the City? This road practically turns into a river even with not so heavy downpour and this contributes to the eventual flooding of JP Laurel Ave. :(

5. The stretch of the highwat from Tibungco to Bunawan becomes so dusty that it occassionally impedes vision of the entire highway. Whats the plan on this? aside from the fact that its fast becoming so congested.

dinabaw

April 8th, 2006, 10:32 AM

Originally posted abskess 2. Is the unpaved road which the Metro Shuttle buses use as pick-up station city-owned or privately owned? why is it not being developed or at least paved? The road become so dusty sometimes and this being inhaled by the residents and the riding public would in some degree put their lives in jeopardy. This dust will cause pigmentation in the lungs a condition called anthracosis which may consequently lead to various forms of pulmonary disease. Whats the plan on this area?

Bitaw 70's payang unpaved road sa Bolari? ngano kaha? sore eye kaayo na! :wallbash:

Konsehal

April 8th, 2006, 01:53 PM

Bitaw 70's payang unpaved road sa Bolari? ngano kaha? sore eye kaayo na! :wallbash:

Good evening sa tanan! :)

Re road at Jacinto Ext. is still in sorry state. aspalto man gud unya daghang dagkong truck (buses) gagamit. If you will notice ubay-ubay na sa mga kalsada even in interiors ang nacemento nato, e.g. Bo. Obrero, Juna Subd.. Our annual development fund can only cover so much. Ang method is three ways (1) city planning/city engineer identify roads to pave; (2) barangay request (3) other people's request. So, it is important that the particular road be identified so maapil sa budget-making process.

Re terminals, we have already amended our DCOTT ordinance to allow the opening of satellite terminals. Anyway, naa ko gipasa nga Resolution sa Council three years na tingali - proposing to transfer the Ecoland bus terminal outside the main business district away didto sa Diversion road; then transform the ecoland property into a mini City Hall to move the old city library and city engineer's office; then expand the Rizal Park from San Pedro St. to Pichon St. (Magallanes St). Walay nahitabo sa maong 3-in-1 nga sugyot! :bash: Decongest traffic, open new areas for development along Diversion road, and expand the Rizal Park

But here's a good news. Last week narevive akong paningkamot sa "Open Skies" policy for Davao to allow the entry of more foreign airlines even without bilateral air agreements. Naa nay core group natukod balik. Art Boncato of Marco Polo and Davao Tourism Assn (DATA), Baby Montemayor of Villa Margarita and Southern Mindanao Tourism, Susan Palad of Kashan Tours and Secretariat of ATF/Davao Convention Bureau, Gene Bangayan of Holiday/The Venue, Councilor Reta and myself. We are being assisted by former Tourism Secretary Narz Lim.

I have submitted a road map where we should head to achieve our goal.

After Holy Week, we will receive executives from Viva Macau, a budget air carrier based in Macau and run by former Cathay Pacific officials. :)

scandinavian girl

April 8th, 2006, 02:25 PM

dinabaw

April 8th, 2006, 04:33 PM

Originally postted By scandinavian girl Can anyone recomend a good hotel for about 6-7 swedish women who plan to visit Davao this summer in August? Our ages are 30-35 y, we are sporty type of people and like outdoors, so a hotel more nature like is a wish, we are trying to avoid inner city comotions? Would apreciate any suggestions! Perl Farm, how about security there? Is there anything else like Perl Farm? We also like to know if any information could be found on the net about Davao on how to get about, busses, taxis and such, prices and so on?? We gladly take any type of net tips were we can look ourself to.

Hi Dinabaw ...jag älskar dig mycket So hot in Davao? Wow, can not say that about Sweden, we have today about +4 C maybe and an icecold wind...brrrr, snow is melting but still... summer is far away.
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Ohh nice misss scandinavia so many blonde girls! :yes: yeah Pearl Farm away from the city! and the Eden Nature Park, 40 min drive from downtown , nice cottages,all secured Beach and mountain resorts!

Here some Photos of Pearl Farm and Eden Nature Park!

THE BEAUTIFUL PEARL FARM
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/5835/pearl037gt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

EDEN NATURE PARK
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/1481/141178997kkpqxyph1my4zd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Jag alskar dig! min alskling get well soon! :wave:

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 04:41 PM

don, kanus a imong suggestion nga petsa sa meet? post nato atong mga available day & time. ako, kung daytime pwede ko april 16 & 23. on weekdays pwede ko from 5:00PM up.

dinabaw

April 8th, 2006, 04:44 PM

^^ ok how about April 23 is it friday?(not this coming friday semana santa mana!hehehe) 5:00pm up , unsa suggest nimo na place Dave ikaw nalang mag decide, ayaw lang sa Manila!hehehe!

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 04:55 PM

so, april 21 or 28. ang meeting place? ahhm... ranchero? picobello? figaro? autoshop? venue? mts? cafe juna? bigby's? yellow cab? pacific harbor?

tama, pacific harbor na lang magkita. unya didto na lang magsabot-sabot. ok ra?

btw, asian spirit's inaugural flight party was held a while ago at grand regal hotel visitors from palau as well as asian spirit people attended. maharlika dance group performed some ethnic dances.

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 04:59 PM

or sa rizal park? magsaysay park? memorial park? hehe.

bitaw, ok ra ko bisag asa. sa pacific harbor, sentro man gud. unya baktas-baktas magbarhopping kunuhay.

dinabaw

April 8th, 2006, 05:00 PM

dinabaw

April 8th, 2006, 05:05 PM

Out sa ko Dave tan.aw lang nako ugma kung unsa decision sa mga Dabawenyo kung ok sila sa suggestion nato ! maayong gabii bai!

Smoker diay ka bay!hehhe pareho ta! puwede ba mag short@X diha sa Pacific Harbor!hehehe! Naa bay kape diha kay basig ang lain gusto ug kape saw2x sa pandesal :lol:

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 05:05 PM

ok nko bai ipost lang nato .April 23 ug 28 friday? ok pud nang 23 sa ako ,ayaw lang 16, di ba Easter na?kay naa mi gatherings ana. So we start on April 21 in Pacific Harbor sa corner Legaspi St.and corner Luna St.?

yup, legaspi cor luna cor bonifacio sts. april 21 friday sa pacific harbor sa 2nd floor lang kay smoking area. other davao forumers, any other or better suggestions?

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Smoker diay ka bay!hehhe pareho ta! puwede ba mag short@X diha sa Pacific Harbor!hehehe!

yup. smoke gamay. pwede ra magshort. pero basin naay tay laing lakaw pagkahuman like videoke bar... hehe.

legaspi cor bonifacio cor luna cor camus. intersection with 4 diferent street names.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/dc/genluna.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/dc/legas2.jpg

ok, good night davao!

scandinavian girl

April 8th, 2006, 06:23 PM

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 06:29 PM

Good evening sa tanan! :)

Re road at Jacinto Ext. is still in sorry state. aspalto man gud unya daghang dagkong truck (buses) gagamit. If you will notice ubay-ubay na sa mga kalsada even in interiors ang nacemento nato, e.g. Bo. Obrero, Juna Subd.. Our annual development fund can only cover so much. Ang method is three ways (1) city planning/city engineer identify roads to pave; (2) barangay request (3) other people's request. So, it is important that the particular road be identified so maapil sa budget-making process.

Re terminals, we have already amended our DCOTT ordinance to allow the opening of satellite terminals. Anyway, naa ko gipasa nga Resolution sa Council three years na tingali - proposing to transfer the Ecoland bus terminal outside the main business district away didto sa Diversion road; then transform the ecoland property into a mini City Hall to move the old city library and city engineer's office; then expand the Rizal Park from San Pedro St. to Pichon St. (Magallanes St). Walay nahitabo sa maong 3-in-1 nga sugyot! :bash: Decongest traffic, open new areas for development along Diversion road, and expand the Rizal Park

But here's a good news. Last week narevive akong paningkamot sa "Open Skies" policy for Davao to allow the entry of more foreign airlines even without bilateral air agreements. Naa nay core group natukod balik. Art Boncato of Marco Polo and Davao Tourism Assn (DATA), Baby Montemayor of Villa Margarita and Southern Mindanao Tourism, Susan Palad of Kashan Tours and Secretariat of ATF/Davao Convention Bureau, Gene Bangayan of Holiday/The Venue, Councilor Reta and myself. We are being assisted by former Tourism Secretary Narz Lim.

I have submitted a road map where we should head to achieve our goal.

After Holy Week, we will receive executives from Viva Macau, a budget air carrier based in Macau and run by former Cathay Pacific officials. :)

Sir Konsehal...thank you very much for the prompt response... :yes:

What a great news na rin ang "open sky policy" and the forthcoming arrival of Viva Macau... sana tuloy tuloy na ang dagsaan ng mga international flights sa DIA...sir paano ba kami makatulong or makacontribute for the mission...saludo na talaga kami sa inyo sir... :bow: :bow: :bow:

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 06:40 PM

don, kanus a imong suggestion nga petsa sa meet? post nato atong mga available day & time. ako, kung daytime pwede ko april 16 & 23. on weekdays pwede ko from 5:00PM up.

HI there guys :)

Sana ang first meeting nato will not fall on April 21 to 29...nasa singapore pa ako anang mga petsaha...nakakahinayang naman kung di ta mo mameet on our first eyeball...nakakainggit :drool:

Anyway, nag-una una naman pud mi ni sir Happy LA mag-eyeball sa Blu gre - MTS...Hehehehe...actually nakita lang nako sya from a afar... :cheers:

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 06:49 PM

HI there guys :)

Sana ang first meeting nato will not fall on April 21 to 29...nasa singapore pa ako anang mga petsaha...nakakahinayang naman kung di ta mo mameet on our first eyeball...nakakainggit :drool:

Anyway, nag-una una naman pud mi ni sir Happy LA mag-eyeball sa Blu gre - MTS...Hehehehe...actually nakita lang nako sya from a afar... :cheers:

good morning abs!

e d april 17-20. oi, nag-unsa ka sa singapore? laag-laag lang? hayahay!

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 06:56 PM

:)Thanx Dinabaw, "min älskling" a beautiful picture of Perl Farm. You wrote secured beach, what exactly does that mean?:)....So, Dinabaw ha ha ha you like alot of blonde girls? Well, we are in all shades from very light to golden....will make you :pepper: ha ha ha.

I wonder about transportation within the city, how about car rentals; expensive? Taxi, busses, anyone have any information to give to us?

Hi scandinavian girl...thanks for dropping by...

Please check on this website: www.davaotourism.com :) just click on the link "getting aound davao" and you will find some info on those matters...anyway dont you worry so much cause we are more than willing to assist you in whatever way possible... :wink2: especially Dinabaw :naughty:

Some of our forumers particularly TJ will be designing and launching a more comprehensive website for Davao Tourism...check for it soon... :)

abskess

April 8th, 2006, 07:06 PM

good morning abs!

e d april 17-20. oi, nag-unsa ka sa singapore? laag-laag lang? hayahay!

available ako on 17 and 18 pre...suroy suroy ta didto pre para mapicturan nako ang sentosa island para gayahun nato sa atong central park dinhi pre...hehehe...actually for business and pleasure sab... :lol: hehehehe

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Can anyone recomend a good hotel for about 6-7 swedish women who plan to visit Davao this summer in August? Our ages are 30-35 y, we are sporty type of people and like outdoors, so a hotel more nature like is a wish, we are trying to avoid inner city comotions? Would apreciate any suggestions! Perl Farm, how about security there? Is there anything else like Perl Farm? We also like to know if any information could be found on the net about Davao on how to get about, busses, taxis and such, prices and so on?? We gladly take any type of net tips were we can look ourself to.

Hi Dinabaw :)...jag älskar dig mycket :hug: So hot in Davao? Wow, can not say that about Sweden, we have today about +4 C maybe and an icecold wind...brrrr, snow is melting but still... summer is far away.

for island resort, you may try pearl farm or paradise island beach resort or costa marina or island buenavista. heres pearl farm's website: http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/home.shtml

for highland resort, you may also check malagos garden resort & eden nature park. http://www.malagosgarden.com/resort/ & http://www.edennaturepark.com.ph/

as to transportation here, you can rent a car or hire a taxi or commute with public transportation.

dont worry, as what abskess said, we are more than willing to help you especially dinabaw.

KulasKusgan

April 8th, 2006, 07:14 PM

available ako on 17 and 18 pre...suroy suroy ta didto pre para mapicturan nako ang sentosa island para gayahun nato sa atong central park dinhi pre...hehehe...actually for business and pleasure sab... :lol: hehehehe

so, lets wait for other forumers' availability. ok ko anang 17 & 18 basta after work lang. 5:00 pm up.

haha. wa koy kwarta pamiliti paingon singapore. bitaw, sige ra kog plano nga mobyahe, pirmi lang dili madayon. ok pud, sentosa on pta grounds.

scandinavian girl

April 8th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Sleepwalker uno and abskess,:) thankx alot for your information, very valuable for us. We are in the beginning phase of planning and this came just right a :grouphug: to you from Lena, Christina, Anne, Maritha, Louise, Maj and Brigitt.

Thankx for offering your help, it is very kind and nice of you. :) We will try to help ourselves as much as possible but might need advices off and on, so thanx. :)

HappyL.A.

April 9th, 2006, 12:02 AM

tj_brewed

April 9th, 2006, 12:14 AM

good morning davao!

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by scandinavian girl
Thanx Dinabaw, "min älskling" a beautiful picture of Perl Farm. You wrote secured beach, what exactly does that mean?....So, Dinabaw ha ha ha you like alot of blonde girls? Well, we are in all shades from very light to golden....will make you ha ha ha.

I wonder about transportation within the city, how about car rentals; expensive? Taxi, busses, anyone have any information to give to us?

I ment secure as in police security inside the island and resort as well as security in the sea! so don't worry miss scandinavia we have a division of miltary and police forces in the island and a navy fleet in the sea! :guns1: hahaha!
Originally posted by scandinavian girl
Sleepwalker uno and abskess, thankx alot for your information, very valuable for us. We are in the beginning phase of planning and this came just right a to you from Lena, Christina, Anne, Maritha, Louise, Maj and Brigitt.

Ohh so ur a team going here and u said very sporty maybe we play basketball five on five! and u have a sixth man oh i mean six woman!hehehe! what do u think? :grouphug:
min alskling, karlek man och enda man!

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 05:25 AM

good morning!

Sleepwalker uno and abskess,:) thankx alot for your information, very valuable for us. We are in the beginning phase of planning and this came just right a :grouphug: to you from Lena, Christina, Anne, Maritha, Louise, Maj and Brigitt.

Thankx for offering your help, it is very kind and nice of you. :) We will try to help ourselves as much as possible but might need advices off and on, so thanx. :)

youre welcome!

also, for water adventure... try these:

scuba diving, kayaking, windsurfing & other aquasports click this link: http://www.windandwavedavao.com/home.php

whitewater rafting click this: http://www.davaowildwateradventure.com/page/

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 05:28 AM

unsa naman dave unsa exct time and place sa atung meeting!

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 05:35 AM

maayong buntag don! free ka april 17 & 18? kay si abskess available on april 17 & 18. ako pwede ako ana basta 5 PM up lang.

tj, mouli kag davao?

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 05:39 AM

Sunday, April 09, 2006
International lending agency to expand in Davao

AN INTERNATIONAL finance agency would be established in Davao City to provide loan assistance to big corporations and the local government unit, said Davao City Vice Mayor Luis C. Bonguyan Saturday.

Bonguyan said International Finance Corporation, a lending arm of the World Bank, will put up its office at Landco building anytime this month.

"They will help big corporations and even the local government unit like in our sewerage project, they can let us borrow to finance the project," Bonguyan said.

He said the same lending agency could extend loan to as much as P500 million.

"There is no limit, depending your project and of course capacity to pay your loan," said Bonguyan.

He added, "It is a welcome development to the city." (BRQ) source: sunstar davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/04/09/news/international.lending.agency.to.expand.in.davao.html)

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 05:51 AM

ok 17 5:30 siguro bay sa Pacific Harbour?

tj_brewed

April 9th, 2006, 05:58 AM

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 05:59 AM

ok 17 5:30 siguro bay sa Pacific Harbour?

ok ko ana. hulaton nato pud ang availability sa uban nga mo-join.

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 06:01 AM

i wanna join! pero i'll be in bantayan island on those dates! huhuhuhuhu but i ll be home this Kadayawan Festival. ang layo pa! i already bought a ticket for it..

by the way, does anyone here know about Davao's La Carlota party?

on april 29 at pearl farm's malipano island, la carlota will be there to perform with fireworks display too.

davaoeagle

April 9th, 2006, 06:10 AM

good morning davao!

bro tj, i've just set up my yahoo messenger, ready to chat for the proposed davao tourism website

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Sleeper_uno
on april 29 at pearl farm's malipano island, la carlota will be there to perform with fireworks display too.

Mao ba na Dave nay "fire dance" katung naay Swede na ga sayaw?

scandinavian girl

April 9th, 2006, 08:20 AM

Hi Scandinavian girl, I would suggest Malagos Garden Resort. You'll find exotic orchids, butterfly park, great gardens, waling-waling orchids. It's near the Phil. Eagle Center, etc.etc.etc.

Good morning Happy L.A (morning on this side of the world)Malagos Garden is a very nice suggestion that we will take in consideration, personally I am very fond of butterflies and many of us girls, me included just love orchids. A very nice suggestion Happy L.A thank you :)

scandinavian girl

April 9th, 2006, 08:46 AM

dinabaw, min älskling,:) yes we are all very sporty, you know teachers and nurses do tend to take care of their health :) you know no smoking, no drinking no, no, no alot of gymnastics and activities outdoor ....so you dare us to a basketball game...ok... we do it if you are not :naughty: dinabaw :laugh: some of us are very good at Tae Kwando, maybe something for your team to challenge dinabaw :)

Nice to know Davao is so secure with policeforces all over the city both on land as on sea. Makes us feel safe.

sleepwalker uno the aquasport information...GOOD, just the type of activites we like alot.

Wishing you all a nice Sunday from a sunny Sweden this morning...

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by scandinavian girl
dinabaw, min älskling, yes we are all very sporty, you know teachers and nurses do tend to take care of their health you know no smoking, no drinking no, no, no alot of gymnastics and activities outdoor ....so you dare us to a basketball game...ok... we do it if you are not dinabaw some of us are very good at Tae Kwando, maybe something for your team to challenge dinabaw

Ohhh maybe you will "kick our asses" if we play ur team in the sports of tae kwando coz we drink and smoke :runaway: maybe we play sepak takraw! :naughty:

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Mao ba na Dave nay "fire dance" katung naay Swede na ga sayaw?

wala ra ba ko kabalo. kadungog lang ko sa radyo anang promo sa pearl farm for P800 night tour package (excluding room accomodation)

btw, random stolen photos from www.flickr.com

cebu pacific at DIA
http://static.flickr.com/34/122339211_be10ec7861.jpg

DIA
http://static.flickr.com/43/122336599_9d20db8ad4.jpg

Mt Apo
http://static.flickr.com/35/122447711_f74a399663.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/42/122447714_267eef007e.jpg

Buddhist (or Taoist? ambot) Temple at Cabaguio Ave
http://static.flickr.com/49/112436289_33894cd9a6.jpg

Basnig at Samal
http://static.flickr.com/41/112435508_bd45f9a0c4.jpg

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 12:28 PM

Nice photos Dave Family nimo na?ok ko sa 17 ambot lang sa lain

scandinavian girl

April 9th, 2006, 12:42 PM

dinabaw...you have never tried a genuin swedish sepak takraw:) but promise your team will be :dizzy: afterwards... on top of that being sent to a hole in the ice with a temperature way below 0 to make a long swedish waterdip...wow that is good...that is something we will treat you to such a nice way to cool off .

Dinabaw Jag älskar dig min älskling. Tänker på dig varje dag och längtar. I know you know swedish so well Dinabaw!

JustHorace

April 9th, 2006, 12:44 PM

http://static.flickr.com/42/122447714_267eef007e.jpg

^^OMG!! Teachers namin ito sa Ateneo de Manila HS!!

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 12:50 PM

ohhh never seen a Swedish Sepak Takraw maybe u use "snow balls" :clown: ohhh scary ur ice holes we just have pot holes here! :rofl:

enda man och Jag alskar dig! :wave:

Konsehal

April 9th, 2006, 01:23 PM

ohhh never seen a Swedish Sepak Takraw maybe u use "snow balls" :clown: ohhh scary ur ice holes we just have pot holes here! :rofl:

enda man och Jag alskar dig! :wave:

Wow I missed the exchanges! Especially with scandinaviangirl!
Spent the whole day at Samal Island. Went swimming, fishing and mountain biking with my family. We will be back there with friends on Thursday for the same things plus prayers and meditation.

Hello to Hope, faith and charity (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina) this Holy Week. Let us all watch National Geographic exclusive The Gospel of Judas airing 10 pm RP Time. :)

dinabaw

April 9th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Dave di na diay ko maglisod mangita niimo kay naa na kay picture!

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 01:26 PM

^^OMG!! Teachers namin ito sa Ateneo de Manila HS!!

UP Mountaineers na daw sila ngayon.
http://static.flickr.com/41/122361782_b06219ab70.jpg

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 01:33 PM

Wow I missed the exchanges! Especially with scandinaviangirl!
Spent the whole day at Samal Island. Went swimming, fishing and mountain biking with my family. We will be back there with friends on Thursday for the same things plus prayers and meditation.

Hello to Hope, faith and charity (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina) this Holy Week. Let us all watch National Geographic exclusive The Gospel of Judas airing 10 pm RP Time. :)

Good evening Konsehal!

Wow buti pa kayo nakapagrelax na.

I saw the Inaugural Flight party of Asian Spirit at Grand Regal. There were Palau delegates, Asian Spirit people and tourism staff. Mga dagko man diay ang mga tao didto sa Palau.

Btw Konsehal, we were planning to hold the First SSC Davao Meet come April 17 or 18. I hope you can join with us.

Konsehal

April 9th, 2006, 02:01 PM

Good evening Konsehal!

Wow buti pa kayo nakapagrelax na.

I saw the Inaugural Flight party of Asian Spirit at Grand Regal. There were Palau delegates, Asian Spirit people and tourism staff. Mga dagko man diay ang mga tao didto sa Palau.

Btw Konsehal, we were planning to hold the First SSC Davao Meet come April 17 or 18. I hope you can join with us.

Sayang sleepwalker adto ko Manila Apr 17-22. Attend iblog Summit sa UP (Apr 18), media summit on child labor sa Century Park (Apr 19) ug urban governance conference sa institute of politics and governance (IPG) (Apr 20-21).

Anyway, kudos to scc group. Suportahan ta mo bai!

www.funchain.com/~peterlavina

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 02:09 PM

Sayang sleepwalker adto ko Manila Apr 17-22. Attend iblog Summit sa UP (Apr 18), media summit on child labor sa Century Park (Apr 19) ug urban governance conference sa institute of politics and governance (IPG) (Apr 20-21).

Anyway, kudos to scc group. Suportahan ta mo bai!

www.funchain.com/~peterlavina

Hectic pud diay schedule nimo sir.

Tanong ko lang regarding Elias Lopez Sports Complex and Urban Drainage Project, may blueprint na ba? or nasa planning stage pa? thanks.

HappyL.A.

April 9th, 2006, 02:58 PM

Btw Konsehal, we were planning to hold the First SSC Davao Meet come April 17 or 18. I hope you can join with us.

Apil ko, I think am not so busy. Just preparing for Ocean Month Festival (May).

HappyL.A.

April 9th, 2006, 03:16 PM

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006182.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006187.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/happyla/Pictures2006185.jpg
This 85 kilo green sea turtle was tagged in Lasang, northernmost barangay of Davao City. It was trapped in a fish corral (bungsod). It was successfully set free after documentation. :) :) :)

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 03:17 PM

Councilor in action! nice pics! amazing... pati sa Lasang na industrial zone may pawikan.

Apil ko, I think am not so busy. Just preparing for Ocean Month Festival (May).

Good evening Councilor.

Sure! Your presence will be greatly appreciated. I & Dinabaw agreed on Pacific Harbor. subject to changes depending on your & other forumers preference. any suggestions? Baka gusto ninyo ng fine dining or kinawboy or just coffee... smoking or non-smoking, etc.

HappyL.A.

April 9th, 2006, 03:24 PM

Councilor in action! nice pics! amazing... pati sa Lasang na industrial zone may pawikan.

Lasang has one of the healthiest mangroves in Davao city. A bio-physical survey showed hectares of sea grasses in the area. Do you know that whale sharks (butandings) are regularly sighted there?

HappyL.A.

April 9th, 2006, 03:25 PM

Sure! Your presence will be greatly appreciated. I & Dinabaw agreed on Pacific Harbor. subject to changes depending on your & other forumers preference. any suggestions? Baka gusto ninyo ng fine dining or kinawboy or just coffee... smoking or non-smoking, etc.

Bisan kape-kape lang ok na.

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 03:34 PM

Bisan kape-kape lang ok na.

ok, final sa siguro ni. atong pilian kung asa ta diri...

1. Bluegre
2. Bastis
3. Figaro
4. Cafe Juna
5. Bo's Coffee (Torres near MetroLifestyle)
6. Karl's (SM)
7. Coffee Dream (Damosa)

ang oras, available ko only after working hours. so, mga 5 PM up. ok lang sa imo sir?

psionic

April 9th, 2006, 03:35 PM

hi po sa lahat.

sorry now lng po ako nag pakilala.

ako po ay isang davaoeno na hindi aalis sa davao kung hindi makita na umunlad ito (except vacations to other places). kasi po, mahal na mahal ko ang davao at wala na akong makitang ibang lugar na kasing ganda ng davao. thanks po. sana tanggapin nyo ako.

psionic

April 9th, 2006, 03:36 PM

by the way, any news about davao's future high rise, malls and airlinks?

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 03:37 PM

KulasKusgan

April 9th, 2006, 03:44 PM

by the way, any news about davao's future high rise, malls and airlinks?

future highrise?

wala pa yata. midrise lang. Medical Mission Group Hospital plans to build 12 storey medical tower in Bajada. i think thats beside Davao Chamber.

Malls?

nasa negotiations stage pa lang daw. robinsons might build in bajada & ayala in lanang. chismis pa lang to.

airlinks?

according councilor laviña ('Konsehal' here in our forum), Viva Macau executives will be here next week. siguro for negotiations.

Join ka ha sa SSC Davao Meet...

scandinavian girl

April 9th, 2006, 04:27 PM

Happy L A very nice pictures of a turtle, so big, nice to see for me who come from a country were we do not have them. :)

scandinavian girl

April 9th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Good morning Dinabaw :) Interesting to read about the biodiversity of Davao city. For me it is a very exotic place from all I see in pictures and read about it in this forum. It is sure more exciting then to go to a commercial tourist promotion office. Tourists like form my part of the world are fachinated by the unique everyday life of the Fhilippines, what I mean is what you are and what you have natrualy there. The commercial tourism that has been a part of Europe so long has made most people here feed up with the overexposure to artificial toursim. Of course there is always a group of people who will go for that but there is a big and becoming bigger group of people who will not go on those type of vacations, that is a rip off more then anything. In essens it is better to build up a tourism around all your unique qualities that is the hard work, but you can not go worng.

Nice day to you all :)

scandinavian girl

April 9th, 2006, 05:53 PM

sleepwalker uno I like to see that picture from Mt. Apo in here, am fachinated about Mt. Apo, again since i live on the flatland of south Sweden not a Mt. in sight :) the Budist Temple and Basnig at Samal is that from Davao? What is that boat doing with all those arms of rope ? If I understand it right or more acurate guess right, the dia:s are from Davao, or? Nice pic´s sleepwalker uno :)

tomtacks

April 9th, 2006, 07:13 PM

I saw the Inaugural Flight party of Asian Spirit at Grand Regal. There were Palau delegates, Asian Spirit people and tourism staff. Mga dagko man diay ang mga tao didto sa Palau.

I was there at the Inaugural Flight party of Asian Spirit too. Yeah ang mga taga-Palau delegates mura lang ug mga taga-hawaii o samoan. :)

davaoeagle

April 9th, 2006, 08:06 PM

Lasang has one of the healthiest mangroves in Davao city. A bio-physical survey showed hectares of sea grasses in the area. Do you know that whale sharks (butandings) are regularly sighted there?

Hello to all!

Nice pics of big green turtle konsehal.

Tanong ko lang po, aren't whale sharks dangerous? .. i mean beasts as they are, common sense woud tell they well be dangerous. Me and my outdoors club buddies used to swim accross the davao mainland to samal (at paradise side) before and never was there any "shark attack" (thank God) incident that happened. Were we just lucky or butandings are just harmless mammals.

HappyL.A.

April 10th, 2006, 12:25 AM

ok, final sa siguro ni. atong pilian kung asa ta diri...

1. Bluegre
2. Bastis
3. Figaro
4. Cafe Juna
5. Bo's Coffee (Torres near MetroLifestyle)
6. Karl's (SM)
7. Coffee Dream (Damosa)

ang oras, available ko only after working hours. so, mga 5 PM up. ok lang sa imo sir?
Karls (SM,inside or outside) my regular hangout, but Cafe Juna is very good also. Good coffee, may buffet merienda pa @P65 only.

HappyL.A.

April 10th, 2006, 12:35 AM

Hello to all!

Nice pics of big green turtle konsehal.

Tanong ko lang po, aren't whale sharks dangerous? .. i mean beasts as they are, common sense woud tell they well be dangerous. Me and my outdoors club buddies used to swim accross the davao mainland to samal (at paradise side) before and never was there any "shark attack" (thank God) incident that happened. Were we just lucky or butandings are just harmless mammals.
Whale sharks are considered the biggest fish in the world. Whale sharks are not whales, they are called such because of their size. They are also called sharks because they belong to the shark family. They are very gentle. They have a big mouth but they eat (suck) only planktons and very small fishes. You can swim beside it. Ride on it (if they allow it). Butandings are the biggest tourist drawer in Donsol, Sorsogon. They can grow to as long as 32 meters, or even more. You'll know the difference between a whale and and a fish through their tails. Whales and dolphins (marine mammals) have a horizontal tail while fishes have vertical. Butandings are useful as they are the filters of the ocean.

Rajah_Soliman

April 10th, 2006, 12:41 AM

A place called Balikpapan on the island of Borneo. I'm just wondering why investors are pouring in their money here...check this link:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=233318&page=3&pp=20

dive-cebu

April 10th, 2006, 03:46 AM

ok, final sa siguro ni. atong pilian kung asa ta diri...

1. Bluegre
2. Bastis
3. Figaro
4. Cafe Juna
5. Bo's Coffee (Torres near MetroLifestyle)
6. Karl's (SM)
7. Coffee Dream (Damosa)

ang oras, available ko only after working hours. so, mga 5 PM up. ok lang sa imo sir?

ei sleepwalker_uno, when's this? do we have a final date yet? if it's gonna be on the 18th, sorry can't join you guys since i will be hosting a company event in davcon... :)

dinabaw

April 10th, 2006, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by davaoeagle
Tanong ko lang po, aren't whale sharks dangerous? .. i mean beasts as they are, common sense woud tell they well be dangerous. Me and my outdoors club buddies used to swim accross the davao mainland to samal (at paradise side) before and never was there any "shark attack" (thank God) incident that happened. Were we just lucky or butandings are just harmless mammals.

Whale sharks is also also called butandings, they are called the gentle giants eat only planktons.here are some pictures
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/4443/openmouth4xn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/3769/whale28jx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/4179/whaleshark32ji.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nice Happy LA about the butandings, you know Davao is already very very rich in biodiversity Philippine Eagles, another specie of Philippine tarsiers in Davao Oriental,Bonsai forest in Mt. Hamiguitan in Davao Oriental, Biggest flower found in Compostela Valley-the Raflesia, rare sea and green turtles, Philippine crocodile(which is another specie of croc's),best water in the world, fruits and flowers!What more can we ask ?siguro ang kailangan nalang natin ay alagaan ang mga ito coz this is 1 treasure we have to preserve. Maybe we are not rich in human history but very very rich in biodiversity.
Di ba Cuncilor naa pa tay na kita na mga balyena diha sa Davao Gulf!
Ok ako sa Karl's sa SM guys!

davaoeagle

April 10th, 2006, 06:01 AM

Whale sharks is also also called butandings, they are called the gentle giants eat only planktons.here are some pictures!

thanks for the addendum dinabaw!

Nice Happy LA about the butandings, you know Davao is already very very rich in biodiversity Philippine Eagles, another specie of Philippine tarsiers in Davao Oriental,Bonsai forest in Mt. Hamiguitan in Davao Oriental, Biggest flower found in Compostela Valley-the Raflesia, rare sea and green turtles, Philippine crocodile(which is another specie of croc's),best water in the world, fruits and flowers!What more can we ask ?siguro ang kailangan nalang natin ay alagaan ang mga ito coz this is 1 treasure we have to preserve. Maybe we are not rich in human history but very very rich in biodiversity.
Di ba Cuncilor naa pa tay na kita na mga balyena diha sa Davao Gulf!
Ok ako sa Karl's sa SM guys!

Amen to all these. Davao's ecosystem is replete with biodiversity making Davao truly magnificent city.

Konsehal

April 10th, 2006, 06:28 AM

thanks for the addendum dinabaw!

Amen to all these. Davao's ecosystem is replete with biodiversity making Davao truly magnificent city.

Hello sa tanan,

Happy LA is also involved in preservation of fruit bats. Incidentally while in Samal last Sunday I heard that National Geographic is sending a team to Davao to study two hereinto undiscovered bats in the Davao area. Anyone who who any details about this?

In another development this one is another good news (http://www.funchain.com/~peterlavina) for Davao. :)

www.funchain.com/~peterlavina

KulasKusgan

April 10th, 2006, 03:21 PM

good evening sa tanan!

Karls (SM,inside or outside) my regular hangout, but Cafe Juna is very good also. Good coffee, may buffet merienda pa @P65 only.

Ok ako sa Karl's sa SM guys!

ok pud ko sa karl's (sa labas) tho wala pa ko nasangit dinha.

ei sleepwalker_uno, when's this? do we have a final date yet? if it's gonna be on the 18th, sorry can't join you guys since i will be hosting a company event in davcon... :)

no final date yet. but we're considering april 17 or 18.

available ako on 17 and 18 pre...

so, everybody... it seems april 17 is left open... ok na ni?
venue: karl's coffee, near level 2 entrance sm city.
time: 6:00 PM.

any further comments, suggestions, violent reactions?

Dave di na diay ko maglisod mangita niimo kay naa na kay picture!

daya ka! :) post pud og picture nimo para dali marecognize.

sleepwalker uno I like to see that picture from Mt. Apo in here, am fachinated about Mt. Apo, again since i live on the flatland of south Sweden not a Mt. in sight :) the Budist Temple and Basnig at Samal is that from Davao? What is that boat doing with all those arms of rope ? If I understand it right or more acurate guess right, the dia:s are from Davao, or? Nice pic´s sleepwalker uno :)

thanks. mt apo is the philippines highest mountain with more than 10,000 feet above sea level in height. those pictures posted were from davao. basnig is a type of fishing boat. DIA is acronym for Davao International Airport.