whats the tall white building across grand regal hotel please?

The Royal Mandaya Hotel Twin Towers, Davao Doctors Hospital Tower, Gaisano CitiMall & the Apo View Hotel

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this one is strikingly beautiful.

whats the tall white building across grand regal hotel please?

BayanTel Office Building sir @MtApoStandard

The Royal Mandaya Hotel Twin Towers, Davao Doctors Hospital Tower, Gaisano CitiMall & the Apo View Hotel

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awesome greens and high rises. forest at its best!
where were you for this capture

where were you for this capture

Sa Dencios sir formerly Hill Top. This was taken kanina lang, fresh from the oven hehehehe....

GREAT shots Ibex!

The pictures vividly reflect the marriage between urbanity and environmentalism in the barriopolis that is DAVAO.

Thanks!

Close up shot ng Royal Mandaya Hotel

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Sa Dencios sir formerly Hill Top. This was taken kanina lang, fresh from the oven hehehehe....
thnaks im not sir btw:D
your oven obviously cooks food very well

Las Terrasas Subdivision

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Close up shot ng Royal Mandaya Hotel

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is that pearl farm resort right across the sea

is that pearl farm resort right across the sea

Yup sir, i didnt noticed it until now. keen eyes huh...:laugh:

G-Mall

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6056/dsc048241ja5.jpg

Las Terrasas Subdivision

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC048131.jpg
awesome

Dencios Restaurant

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ill wait for all photos to come out in all your post until then will i praise, i am becoming a praise machine now for you every post. but really you did not fail to impress. so far. or was it just me:D

ill wait for all photos to come out in all your post until then will i praise, i am becoming a praise machine now for you every post. but really you did not fail to impress. so far. or was it just me:D

thnk you @MtApoStandard i enjoyed every bit of these photo sessions for all of you to behold the beauty that is DAVAO CITY...

Las Terrasas Subdivision pa rin

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04812.jpg

GREAT shots Ibex!

The pictures vividly reflect the marriage between urbanity and environmentalism in the barriopolis that is DAVAO.

Thanks!
ssshh:D

agreed:okay:

^^ :master: praise you ibex

thnk you @MtApoStandard i enjoyed every bit of these photo sessions for all of you to behold the beauty that is DAVAO CITY...
and am feasting on it this moment

dencios uli...

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/69/dsc04829vl7.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04827.jpg

thats it for now muna mga sirs and madams... i shall be back for more some other time...

dencios uli...

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done?:D or on break:D anyways thanks for your very nice effort. enjoyed every bit of beauty in those sceneries of your captures. thank you very much! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

"and remember, no matter where you go,... please bring your oven always:D"

Close up shot ng Royal Mandaya Hotel

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4319/dsc048051fp5.jpg
its a pleasure to see vividly the penthouses on the top floors.

done?:D or on break:D anyways thanks for your very nice effort. enjoyed every bit of beauty in those sceneries of your captures. thank you very much! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

"and remember, no matter where you go,... please bring your oven always:D"

hehehe you bet i will @MtApoStandard

G-Mall

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this doesnt really look small if a further rear part from this front view can be seen and appreciated

this doesnt really look small if a further rear part from this front view can be seen and appreciated

True...suggestion very well taken @MtApoStandard

Las Terrasas Subdivision pa rin

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04812.jpg
i noticed most of highend residential suburbs are concentrated on rolling hills and valleys.

GTG @MtApoStandard nice chatting with you... ill be back...Hasta La Vista...

GTG @MtApoStandard nice chatting with you... ill be back...Hasta La Vista...
dont say chat. we might be deleted here:D wlecome and same here cheers

i noticed most of highend residential suburbs are concentrated on rolling hills and valleys.

hmmm... the word "high" in highend makes the mark IMHO.

grabe @Ibex :bow: :bow: :bow: i am jealous of your camera :D

grabe from Dencio's powerful kaiyo imong cam !

whats the tall white building across grand regal hotel please?

Bayantel bldg. :)

Close up shot ng Royal Mandaya Hotel

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4319/dsc048051fp5.jpg

this is what i've said breathtaking Davao gulf!!! from afar you can see Pearl Farm Resort and Malipano island :cheers:

The Marco Polo Hotel, Ateneo de Davao University & PLDT Antenna...
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC048031.jpg

Landco, Pryce Plaza, DMS Buildings
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it soooooooo green !!!:D

thats it for now muna mga sirs and madams... i shall be back for more some other time...

sir @Ibex next time i wiil assign you! (demanding) :D to take a picture where we can see Mt. Apo.

sir @Ibex next time i wiil assign you! (demanding) :D to take a picture where we can see Mt. Apo.

sure @dinabaw pati pa from the peak na view ng Davao. hehehehe. Bitaw Partial lang ang makita sa davao from the peak. Ang San Miguel Brewery very imposing kaayo from there.

sure @dinabaw pati pa from the peak na view ng Davao. hehehehe. Bitaw Partial lang ang makita sa davao from the peak. Ang San Miguel Brewery very imposing kaayo from there.

you mean umabot ka sa Sta. Cruz :) waht camera are you using ? saan ka ba nakatira manakaw nga :D

anyway a many thanx Ibex !:cheers:

you mean umabot ka sa Sta. Cruz :) waht camera are you using ? saan ka ba nakatira manakaw nga :D

anyway a many thanx Ibex !:cheers:

hehehe... even with your bare eyes @Dinabaw klaro kaayo ang planta sa San Mig in Darong.

hehehe... even with your bare eyes @Dinabaw klaro kaayo ang planta sa San Mig in Darong.

really from where na POV ? i think the best shot to take Mt. Apo w/ scrapers from Metrobank Magsaysay

here's @Kulaskusgan's pano at Cabagiuo Ave. katag na siya diri



http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2850/pano3eo6.jpg


tabunan pa jud ang Mt. Apo

alam mo @Dinabaw may Mt Talomo pa na naka harang sa view kaya partial lang ang makita sa Davao,. Kaya not in all angles makita ang peak from davao. If you see the boulders just like in the picture Mt Apo yan.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4903/mountapoaa6.jpg

^^ i knew i knew :D pero kita na yung white cap (sulfur) from Metrobank imo

Sa Ruby Subd (Skyline dapit) na area kita dun. sa may uyanguren try ko di ko pa kasi na try. from samal klaro sya.

^^ i knew i knew :D pero kita na yung white cap (sulfur) from Metrobank imo

boulders yung white cap sir, the surfur mine is just a spot at the top. may boulder na sing laki ng bahay sir. like millions of them there not just in that white cap area but that entire dent sa facing side.

Sa Ruby Subd (Skyline dapit) na area kita dun. sa may uyanguren try ko di ko pa kasi na try. from samal klaro sya.

pero kung skyline di mo ma sali yung mga high rises hehehe , oi biro lang yung command ko baka totohanin mo :lol:

^^ i knew i knew :D pero kita na yung white cap (sulfur) from Metrobank imo

Tama ka sir Part ng boulders yung may white cap, the surfur mine is just a small part May boulder na sing laki ng bahay sir. like millions of them there in that dented area sa facing side.

Tama ka sir Part ng boulders yung may white cap, the surfur mine is just a small part May boulder na sing laki ng bahay sir. like millions of them there in that dented area sa facing side.

tama ka @Ibex sabi nga ng isang veteran MC mas adventure mag climbing sa apo kaysa sa Mt.Kinabalu(even they have snow cap) not only bec of those boulders and sulfur vents but the totality of the mountain !

and i might add 2 lakes on top of the mountain ! :cheers:

got to go sir @Ibex until next time !

ok...

Las Terrasas Subdivision pa rin

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04812.jpg

:shocked::omg: Tsssk, tsk.... this impresses me a lot...

Mansion in a barriopolis :)

Sunday, October 21, 2007
Hit the deck!
By Jinggoy Salvador

YEA! Something new - a possible new hangout. Nice place to view the sunset, Caf‚ del Mar-ish, a margarita perhaps, and experience it all in the comforts of an airconditioned chamber. There's still the water, blue, yes, but it's a pool- you still get that cooling effect. But that I still have to check out. It was at night when this event happened.

Fashionistas, hor d'ouvres, and cocktails-stylish- music booming while the manequins take to the ramp donned in the city's designer best -- very new world indeed. The ethnic essence seems to be forcedly injected into the night's glamor theme just to be one with the city's festival spirit. It was nice, yes, for a cultural show perhaps.


We are moving up indeed. The city is finally paying respect to its citizens by coming up with a well-thought refuge from the 9 to 5 corporate confines. Be it restaurants, coffee shops or bars, we are witnessing a genesis of the Davao nightlife! Like mushrooms, entrepreneurial young minds have begun sprouting their fabulous establishments within our midst - chic interiors, themed and hoping for these: great service and savory treats. There is a price to pay. Indeed. As long as it is worth everyone's hard-earned peso, then why not dive into the luxury of enjoying life after laboring for hours. We deserve it.

This event called for the stylish to converge. I just hope it will be an everyday thing. It's getting too tiresome of seeing this generation in their most stylish get-up- jeans and t-shirt. The wheel has turned and we are back in the age of opulence. MTV is showing it. FTV is showing it. Watch and learn. The Deck was conceived as the playground for the fashionable.

You don't have to be a copycat of what the fashion glossies print. It's putting up your own personal style and getting away with it. Get that stilletos walking on the concrete strips of the city.

Experiment. Mommy's chunks will work in this era, so does lola's Pucci scarf. Put it all together and voila!

Which leads to this concern of mine - are our designers doing their jobs? Or are you still feeling probinsyana and refuse to learn that Davao's style makers not your custoreros? Sad. I admire those men and women who enter a sylist's shop and just say, "I need something to wear for a party at this club." And come back to fit the dress. Creative freedom rules. These people know how to make you beautiful, let them do their jobs.

And I have yet to see the day that designers turn away those who bring their telas and ask to have this or that dress copied and say. "You don't need a designer, you need a custorera. You don't need me/You're in the wrong shop." Yum. So stylishly bitchy.

You rarely go out because you feel there's no palce to go -- modish bars are opening aplenty. You don't have anything to wear -- designers will make you one. You still don't have anything to wear -- open that closet and get creative. Don't let those Manolo Blahniks, Guccis, and Pradas gather molds, they were made to be stepped on and not put on an altar. Wear them, feel beautiful, be beautiful because you want to be. Dress up and let them look at you -- they're envious because you can and they can't.

Fifty million is a lot of investment to get that Deck chic and fashionable. Wouldn't it be great to feel like you found a fashionable second home in Davao? Hit the Deck!

naa pud bay eat-all-you can nga bicol express?:lol:

Nice piece of work @kulas...:nuts::nuts::nuts:

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2850/pano3eo6.jpg

^^ yeah if kulas(w/ the help of waway) is farther left he can take a shot of Mt. Apo

Davao Brokenshire College.....

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college auditorium.

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Almost complete Brokeshire College 5-storey building.

photos by nikilo

hehehe i sounded silly telling you bout the Apo kagabi na you have scaled it already na pala @Dinabaw. (TY sa link noted na yun)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5743/mict002jp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

My golly, Brok has resurrected. My sister & cousins graduated here pero dito ko lang nakita ang new development. Bravo!!!!

hehehe i sounded silly telling you bout the Apo kagabi na you have scaled it already na pala @Dinabaw. (TY sa link noted na yun)

:lol: dugay na to oi kalimut na ko sa trail but i only climbed 3x , you climbed it 5x :cheers:

My golly, Brok has resurrected. My sister & cousins graduated here pero dito ko lang nakita ang new development. Bravo!!!!

OT sabi nila marami daw Brokeback relationship diyan :lol:

:lol: dugay na to oi kalimut na ko sa trail but i only climbed 3x , you climbed it 5x :cheers:

mga 3 years siguro ago last kong climb. anyway OT dito pagusapan. hehehe dunno sa mga brokeback relationships pero sa lahat ng schools siguro nangyayari yan lalo na pag may dorm.

naa pud bay eat-all-you can nga bicol express?:lol:

naa pero tig P100 tubig og softdrinks :cheers:

Marco Polo's The Deck

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5531/12607181593e749039d4hc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


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this is nice , i think this the new , not the one in Magallanes st.

I believe so too...this one looks newer and much modern design.

don't worry we have 1 more gal miss Carbonell sa pa bright tay lang wa nay makapildi but you know naman in showbiz :lol:

naging classmate ko 'to sa UP Mindanao ah...

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Nice!! Nice!! Nice!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

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at Loleng's Mountain Spring Resort (Maia's Cafe) Toril(one of davao's mountain hideaways)

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Sunday, October 21, 2007
‘Davao has to explore its great potentials’

"DAVAO City is clean, it is peaceful," said AusAID's Minister Counsellor in the Philippines, Titon Mitra.

On top of its peaceful atmosphere, Davao has to explore its great potentials.

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The area is a prime venue for investments, Mitra said who was in Davao Thursday together with Florante Igtiben, Chief of the Public Investment Staff at the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) to grace the Re-Entry Action Plan conference of Filipino scholars return to contribute to country’s development.

The whole day Re-Entry Action Plan conference was also attended by respective supervisors of the awardees who participated in the Pledge of Commitment ceremony Thursday where both the awardees and supervisors promised to ensure successful implementation of the re-entry action plans for their institutions.

Twenty-seven Filipino scholars have returned to the Philippines from their one-year postgraduate studies in Australia, and are now ready to implement their re-entry action plans that will contribute to the development agenda of their respective institutions.

"I congratulate the returning scholars and I hope that the training opportunities they have received have equipped them with relevant skills to help their institutions achieve their goals," Mitra said.

"We remain committed to delivering a large development scholarship program in the Philippines, which ranks fourth among the major recipients of Australia's scholarship program in the Asia-Pacific region. The Australian Government recognizes that human resource development within institutions is critical to the achievement of the Philippines' development goals," he said.

Australia is one of the Philippines' top grant aid donors, with over A$100 million (P4 billion) in aid in 2007-2008. Australia’s aid program to the Philippines has grown to be its fourth largest globally, with some A$570 million in grant contributions over the past decade alone.

The 27 Filipino scholars were awarded scholarships administered by the Philippines-Australia Human Resource Development Facility (PAHRDF), a A$ 60 million (approx Php2.3 billion), five-year initiative of the Australian Government through its international aid agency, AusAID aimed at improving the capacity of targeted partner institutions with assistance that may include long-term training and other shorter-term human resource development activities. (RBPalacio)
For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star General Santos.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/10/21/news/.davao.has.to.explore.its.great.potentials..html

Davao is lush with green...(one of davao's mountain hideaways)
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view overlooking davao gulf
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TCC Condo-Hostel Toril

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at Loleng's Mountain Spring Resort (Maia's Cafe) Toril(one of davao's mountain hideaways)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3695/dsc04944tb3.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04890.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7199/dsc04924pn8.jpg

there was a time na dyan hineld ang anniversary ng company namin. nagtaka kami na may chopper na paikot-ikot. yon pala si ex-dot sec gordon supposed to visit eden via chopper... sa lolengs sila napadpad thinking na part ng eden ang lolengs at akala kami ang audience nya. shake hands na lang siya samin then nagpasundo siya ng sasakyan from eden.

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More of the interior of Turquoise Turkish Restaurant


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Turquoise Turkish Restaurant



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Davao view showing riverfront...
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and others
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In the background from the right Apo View Hotel, Royal Mandaya Hotel, Marco Polo, Pryce Plaza, Landco, Durian Hotel.
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Davao is lush with green...(one of davao's mountain hideaways)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04878.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04891.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/DSC04916.jpg

view overlooking davao gulf
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8744/dsc04934lb2.jpg


tApos na pala bahay ni madam .

^^
Kinsang Madam Sir Ambie?

^^ Madam L mama ni WT ;)

Monday, October 22, 2007
Another abaca lab to be set up in city
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

ASIDE from the abaca tissue culture laboratory at the City Agriculture Office, another tissue culture laboratory will be set up in Bago Oshiro for the propagation of more disease-free planting materials.

Fiber Industry Development Authority (Fida) is implementing the project.

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"The laboratory is Fida's own lab. It is funded by the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA)," Dr. Olympio Macarayan, Fida regional director, told Sun.Star last week.

"We already have a building in Bago Oshiro, the project cost is only P515,000. We will just transform a portion of the building into a tissue culture lab," he said.

He said Fida targets the completion of the laboratory within this year.

With the project, Macarayan said Fida can produce more disease-free abaca planting materials.

"We will get a sucker from an abaca plant and it will undergo indexing process in our diagnostic lab. Once it will pass, it means it is free from the three identified diseases of abaca. It will be brought to our laboratory where it will be cultured," Macarayan said, adding that Fida can produce 800 to 1,000 planting materials from a sucker.

Earlier, Davao City Councilor Leo Avila said the city allotted P2 million for the renovation of a tissue culture laboratory at the City Agriculture Office.

He also said that the city has partnered with Fida to expand a total of 5,000 hectares of abaca in Davao City.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/10/22/bus/another.abaca.lab.to.be.set.up.in.city.html

Monday, October 22, 2007
City hosts 1st Mindanao Net cafe summit Monday

DAVAO City hosts the first-ever Mindanao Internet Café Associations Summit (Micas) at Lispher Inn, Davao City Monday.

Micas 2007 is an official component event under the 6th Mindanao ICT Congress and 1st BIMP-Eaga ICT Conference.

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Presented by the Internet Café Association of Davao (Icad) and Microsoft, this summit aims to gather officers and members of different Internet café associations from major cities and provinces, such as Davao City, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, Socsksargen, Iligan City, Butuan City, and Cotabato City.

Micas 2007 features various talks, which include the keynote speech by Commissioner Monchito Ibrahim of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology.

A workshop is also scheduled in the afternoon session.

Ibrahim said all adopted resolution during the plenary of Micas 2007 will also be presented during the 6th MICT Congress plenary.

Micas 2007 is organized by the Jonallier Events Planning and Management.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/10/22/bus/city.hosts.1st.mindanao.net.cafe.summit.monday.html

random pics taken using my SE K800i

balibali at 11 am
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/xzibit31/DSC00299.jpg

balibali at 7 pm. i stayed at the bali suite A, which is the first unit to the left...
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the barrio as seen from las terrazas
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^^ Madam L mama ni WT ;)

Dili nako gets... kinsa si WT?

random pics taken using my SE K800i

balibali at 11 am
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/xzibit31/DSC00299.jpg

balibali at 7 pm. i stayed at the bali suite A, which is the first unit to the left...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/xzibit31/DSC00287.jpg

the barrio as seen from las terrazas
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/xzibit31/DSC00305.jpg

Saan yang balibali? Iba pa yan sa Kembali Coast? Sorry I'm not familiar with the resorts here in our barriopolis... :bash:

baka WT ng WTFM...

Yesterday

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1308/559236294_b73632d27c.jpg?v=0

And Today

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/186119498zGpTKQ_ph.jpg


Article Here:

http://www.pinoytravelblog.com/travel-destinations/davao/47/davao-taxis


naiintindihan namin ang ignorance mo sa davao city ysis, you are not that well travelled kasi so you are forgiven. but sorry, here are some captures of taxi models currently running in davao city:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/taxi1.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/avanza.jpg

and here's the complete list... (please add davao forumers kung meron pang hindi nasali)

latest aircons:
1. toyota avanza
2. chevrolet aveo
3. toyota altis
4. toyota vios
5. hyundai accent
6. kia rio
7. nissan sentra 2007
8. nissan altima
9. mitsubishi lancer

non air:
1. kia pride
2. mitsubishi lancer
3. toyota corolla
4. nissan sentra 97

^^
Comprehensive list sir Junax.

Maybe by now makaka travel na si ysis kasi banned na sya. Unless nalang may split personality sya. :lol:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/186119498zGpTKQ_ph.jpg


Naglagot kog tan-aw sa spaghetti wires. Hehehe.

^^ yeah me too, buti sana kung pwede kainin yang spaghetti wires na yan hahaha...

but as a consolation, even japan is not spaghetti wire free... so for now let's live with it :)

japan with it's own version of spaghetti wires...
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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/40/79163218_a94cc05468.jpg?v=0

Here's the Nissan Sentra @Junax

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^^ nice... i guess MABUHAY taxi fleet yan...

yung mga hyundai accent ang gusto ko kung ako ang operator... diesel powered swak na swak pang taxi. at least ang pumalit sa kia pride ngayon ay chevrolet na, kung hatch back taxis ang paguusapan. not bad.

yeah that means marami sila na may fleet na nissan baka sabihin nilang isa lang yun sa whole city hehehehehehe...:lol::lol::lol:

More of the interior of Turquoise Turkish Restaurant


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had a very bad experience dyan sa resto na yan

1. 2 out of 3 orders eh mali tapos sabi pa nung waiter na ok lang at same price lang daw naman..WTF?!

2. annoying yung isang waiter na parang nakakaloko mag attend to tapos paenglish english pa na mali mali..trying hard ata mag comedia

3. after the bad experience, nagkagana pang magsabi yung manager ata na "at least sir may dahilan kayo para bumalik dito, you should definetly try out or curry: (referring to the mali na order)

WTF? :puke:

yeah that means marami sila na may fleet na nissan baka sabihin nilang isa lang yun sa whole city hehehehehehe...:lol::lol::lol:

actually fleet pa lang ng maligaya (or holiday) mas marami na kaysa sa CdEO..dunno how true ha, pero less than 1000 units lang naman daw taxi dun..tsala wala naman daw big time taxi company dun (for dial a cab) and may dial a cab nga pero parang nag coop ata ang mga taxi

^^ yeah me too, buti sana kung pwede kainin yang spaghetti wires na yan hahaha...

but as a consolation, even japan is not spaghetti wire free... so for now let's live with it :)

japan with it's own version of spaghetti wires...
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Hahaha! Pero murag ang ing-ana sa japan kay dili man major cities. Eh Davao is the third most popular city in the Philippines, so dapat wala yang spaghetti wires na yan. Goys, igawas ang spaghetti sauce kay kaunon nato ni! Hahahaha!

yeah that means marami sila na may fleet na nissan baka sabihin nilang isa lang yun sa whole city hehehehehehe...:lol::lol::lol:

would you believe in the 70s may taxi na ang davao? and managed by no less than the KING of AMA computer universities and colleges...

excerpts:

As a child, Amable Aguiluz V had always wanted to build his own business empire. His nickname, after all, is "King," a monicker given by his mother, "because I was fond of leading other people," he recalls.

He was not sure what business he would be king of.

Today, Aguiluz, who turned 60 this week, is considered the father of computer education in the Philippines.

He has built a university empire with more than 200 schools and asset of P6 billion and revenue of P4 billion annually.

So at 18, King went into all kinds of businesses, helping his father, the late and original Amable M. Aguiluz 1, a lawyer.

King’s first major enterprise was a two-cab taxi operation in Manila. When his father volunteered to become the auditor of the penal colony in Davao, the family moved to that southern city. There, King organized a taxi fleet of 100 units. The vehicles were sold to him by then-Toyota King, Ricardo Silverio Sr., of Delta Motor Corp. The operation was the biggest in Davao and was run by King in between attending his business administration courses at the University of the Philippines in suburban Quezon City.

King managed it, together with a brother.

After finishing college and getting married, King settled in Davao to run the taxi operation full time, along with logging and a packaging business. In 1972, martial law was declared, dislocating the family businesses.

source:
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=15724

;16032188']actually fleet pa lang ng maligaya (or holiday) mas marami na kaysa sa CdEO..dunno how true ha, pero less than 1000 units lang naman daw taxi dun..tsala wala naman daw big time taxi company dun (for dial a cab) and may dial a cab nga pero parang nag coop ata ang mga taxi

yeah lingaw sila kaayo. ang dial a taxi sa davao for ages na nag exist ila bago ra. i know this kasi nandun ako nung 1989 wala pa yun dun dito meron na.

;16032159']:puke:

had a very bad experience dyan sa resto na yan

1. 2 out of 3 orders eh mali tapos sabi pa nung waiter na ok lang at same price lang daw naman..WTF?!

2. annoying yung isang waiter na parang nakakaloko mag attend to tapos paenglish english pa na mali mali..trying hard ata mag comedia

3. after the bad experience, nagkagana pang magsabi yung manager ata na "at least sir may dahilan kayo para bumalik dito, you should definetly try out or curry: (referring to the mali na order)

WTF? :puke:

Relax lang white dada!

Actually, ako pud. Ang first two orders nako were not available, so I had to place a third order na hindi ko masyado gusto. Tapos mukhang yung food attendant namin yung tinutukoy mo na pa english english nga dili mao. Hehehe. Pero I was so amazed by the music na feeling nako naa ko sa Istanbul that's why wala nag init akuang ulo. Hehehe. :lol:

in fairness lami man sab..

lols baka yun talaga ang role nung waiter na yun..restaurant clown :P haha

but ana man gud ko pag naka experience na ko ug dili maayo sa usa ka restaurant dili na ko mubalik
(except TAPS since kahit supladahan pa ko sa waiter didto mubalik gihapon ko kay favorite jud nako)

Hehehehe... the ever reliable Taps. may merienda treat na sila ngayon. lagut lang ni outlet sa palma gil close pag sunday mas ok kasi dun malapit lang.

i love the Tapsilog, Primasilog, Tosilog and Ox Feet. hmmmmm Gigutom na hinuon ko!

^^ additional kamatis ug plain rice please!

bayad muna sir...

maayong hapon davao!

maayong hapon pud @MtApoStandard :) :) :)

maayong hapon pud @MtApoStandard :) :) :)

maayong hapon ibex thanks

ibex can you do/give us a favour if its okay:Dhahaha

hehehe ano yun baka kaya ko.:)

^^ ako mauna... IBEX take a picture of bajada from the U.M. main building or old menseng and that would be a kick *** capture hehehe. good day sir apo.

hmmmm... ill see what i can do @junax :clown:

you were saying @MtApoStandard sir?

:D. is it possible to do an angle shot that will cover all highrises standing like theyre close to each other. i dont know where is the best vantage point. and a plus if that tall crane would also appear int he background:D. too much of a challengehahaha. nag hunahuna ko nga maayo ang kini for ssc banner. a pano shot nga wala cut. ug banner nga dili collage of pix:D kung okay ra possible:D hahaha

^^ ako mauna... IBEX take a picture of bajada from the U.M. main building or old menseng and that would be a kick *** capture hehehe. good day sir apo.
good day junax. that is a good idea

:D. is it possible to do an angle shot that will cover all highrises standing like theyre close to each other. i dont know where is the best vantage point. and a plus if that tall crane would also appear int he background:D. too much of a challengehahaha. nag hunahuna ko nga maayo ang kini for ssc banner. a pano shot nga wala cut. ug banner nga dili collage of pix:D kung okay ra possible:D hahaha

hehehe quite a tall order but ill do my best sir. kailangang planuhin kung saan ang best vantage point. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Monday, October 22, 2007
Legislator says there's P230 million for bridge
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THERE is already a P230-million fund set aside for the reconstruction of the Generoso Bridge 1 in Bankerohan, Davao City, said first district Rep. Prospero C. Nograles.

Nograles was reacting to the sentiment of councilors, following the failure of the regional officers of the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Public Works and Highways to assure the council three sessions ago that there is fund for the project.

Nograles said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had allotted P230 million for the project. The lawmaker insisted the project is not delayed although not one single reinforcement bar has been moved in since the bridge was demolished in April this year.

Davao City has been repeatedly assured that the bridge will be rebuilt in one year. It's been six months since the bridge collapsed.

"Kaya I am appealing to the Dabawenyos to be patient. It will really take time to process everything under the law," Nograles said.

He said that four bidders have already been pre-qualified for the project and that once the project is awarded to the winning bidder the construction will immediately start.

"I don't know who won but they are ready to start once it is awarded. There is already money for the project," Nograles said.

At the same time, Nograles also appealed to the media not to constantly criticize the Department of Public Works and Highways as the agency is also doing its best to expedite and finish the project by next year.

"Be very thankful and grateful instead of criticizing. The DPWH is doing their best, I am doing my best and let us just help each other na lang," Nograles said.

Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte had been sniping at the seeming absence of any activity at the bridge project site, prompting the media to pick up on the issue.

Monday, October 22, 2007
Makati blast won't affect BIMP-Eaga events in city
By Joy Romares-Sevilla
The bombing incident in Metro Manila will not affect the investment conference and other events that Davao City will host this week, said Department of Trade and Industry Davao City office director Teolulo T. Pasawa, one of the proponents of the BIMP-Eaga Investment Conference (BIMP-iCon).

In a text message Sunday, Pasawa told Sun.Star Davao that no one from the more than 200 confirmed participants to the two-day BIMP-Icon, which starts Monday at the Marco Polo Davao, backed off.


"Insignificant impact. Investors now recognize the reality that terrorism strikes even to what we then consider as safer places -- London, New York, etc.," Pasawa added.

Pasawa is one of the proponents of the BIMP-iCon, organized by the Bimp-Eaga Business Council (BEBC).

The event will more than just business opportunities for it aims to accelerate and increase the trade, tourism, and investment within the four member countries.

"DTI often conducts investment forums, but it is focused on discussions of business proposals and projects. The Bimp-Eaga Investment Conference will be the first and biggest investment conference which will be participated not only by investors from the Philippines, but also from other countries," Pasawa said.

Pasawa earlier said investors are also starting to realize that Davao City is a safe place.

He said this was the effect of the strategy of the private sector and government in organizing more events in Davao.

@MtApoStandard give me a little time ha? i like your idea kaya gusto kong gawin. :cheers: :cheers:

Naglagot kog tan-aw sa spaghetti wires. Hehehe.
hahaha. im seeing mcdonalds, shakeys and space burger nga tindahan:D

Monday, October 22, 2007
Holiday Gym and Spa joins fitness gab

HOLIDAY Gym & Spa Davao and Cebu branches, the leaders in total wellness concept, attended the National Fitness Convention held at Holiday Inn Manila Galleria Suites from October 5 to 7.

All aspects of healthy living were covered in the seminar by presenters of varied nationalities and experts in their respective fields.

The three-day convention was conducted by experts from Australia, Hong Kong, England, USA and Singapore.

HGS group exercise instructors were shown the latest in step aerobics, using dance moves in group exercise classes and adding theme or motif to classes, such as music from the 70s or 80s.

On the other hand, HGS gym instructors or personal trainers were given updates on sports conditioning, athletic training, functional strength training and overcoming plateaus in fitness.

HGS fitness managers received updates on customer service, motivation, marketing, membership retention and powering up sales. There were also workshops on exercise mechanics, fusion workshop for group exercise classes, indoor cycling workshops, and core training for sports.

For this year's convention, Holiday Gym & Spa sent six participants from Davao City: Ivy Fernandez, Korn Cocjin, Dindo Amper, Jet Togonon, Cocoy Malbog and Salvador Uy and another six participants from HGS Cebu branch -- Veron Enriquez, Annie Neric, Eric Maboloc, Revie Ching, and Ed Gonzales.

Holiday Gym & Spa would like to thank Sportfit, the exclusive Philippine distributor or LifeFitness equipments, for making possible its attendance to the 14th National Fitness Convention.

HGS members are now sure to experience exciting things that will benefit them and enhance their exercise experience from the HGS team who attended the convention.

Holiday Gym and Spa is located along Torres St., Davao City with telephone numbers 222-3041 or visit their website: www.holidaygymandspa.com. You may also check out the latest top of the line gym equipment at www.campaigningforhealthyliving.com. In Cebu City, Holiday Gym and Spa is located in Banilad and may be contacted at telephone number (032) 234-4828.

Davao’s Alex Santos gets Star Awards nod

DAVAOEÑO Alex Santos got a nomination in the 21st Star Awards For Television organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC).

Santos is nominated for Best Male Newscaster his work on ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol Sabado. He is also the news anchor of Umagang Kay Ganda.

The former newscaster of of TV Patrol Mindanao (Davao) is competing against some big names like Mike Enriquez (24 Oras, GMA), Ted Failon (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN), Julius Babao (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN), and Ivan Mayrina (News On Q, QTV). Also in the same category are Martin Andanar (Sentro, ABC), Ali Atienza (Express Balita, IBC), and Buddy Oberas (Teledyaryo, NBN).

The Star Awards For Television awards night will be held on November 18 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater of Ateneo University and will be telecast the following Sunday, November 24, on RPN-9.

ABS-CBN got most of the nominations in the 54 categories. It gathered a total of 98 nods over GMA’s 87.

However, in the over-all count, the Kapuso network got the most since its sister station, QTV 11, has 33 nominations, compared to the 12 nods got by Studio 23, ABS-CBN’s sister company. It’s a 120-112 score in favor of the Kapuso Network .

ABC-5 got 13 nods, while the rest got less than 10 — RPN (7), NBN (5), UNTV (5) and IBC (3).

In the Best Single Performance By An Actor, ABS-CBN got six nods for its Maalaala Mo Kaya program. Among the Kapamilya stars nominated are Nash Aguas, Tirso Cruz III, Joross Gamboa, Jhong Hilario, Piolo Pascual, and Bembol Roco. Kapamilya only got Dennis Trillo for Unico Hijo, A Lenten Special.

For Best Single Performance By An Actress: GMA’s Magpakailanman got the most with three - Gina Alajar, Pauleen Luna, and Lorna Tolentino. ABS-CBN’s Maalaala Mo Kaya has Gina Pareño and Cherry Pie Picache. Jaclyn Jose is in competition for QTV’s Dahil Sa ‘Yong Paglisan.

In Best Drama Actor category, Kapamilya got five nods — John Lloyd Cruz (Maging Sino Ka Man), Sam Milby (Maging Sino Ka Man), Makisig Morales (Super Inggo), Diether Ocampo (Sineserye Presents Palimos Ng Pag-Ibig) and Piolo Pascual (Walang Kapalit)

GMA has Carlo Aquino (Sine Novela Presents Sinasamba Kita) and Roderick Paulate (Makita Ka Lang Muli).

In Best Drama Actress category, Kapamilya got six nods — Bea Alonzo (Maging Sino Ka Man), Claudine Barretto (Walang Kapalit), Anne Curtis (Maging Sino Ka Man), Angelika dela Cruz (Bituing Walang Ningning), Ai-Ai delas Alas (Bituing Walang Ningning) and Jodi Sta. Maria (Walang Kapalit).

GMA has Sheryl Cruz (Sine Novela Presents Sinasamba Kita), Sunshine Dizon (Bakekang), Angel Locsin (Asian Treasures), and Manilyn Reynes (Bakekang).

Pride Tribe Posse All-Star: Vol. 1 Davao rap posse releases compilation album

AFTER a year of hard work, Davao’s Pride Tribe Posse (PTP) finally released its first compilation album that features the best songs from its members.

The hip-hop posse launched the album, RapBizz — Pride Tribe Posse All-Star: Vol. 1, on October 10 at Matina Town Square, coinciding the 1st anniversary presentation of the city’s biggest group of musicians, the Samahan ng mga Musikero sa Davao (Samadhi). PTP is one of the active member-groups of Samadhi.

The album compiles 12 songs from the hip-hop acts affiliated with PTP. In the final song, We’re The Pride Tribe Posse, all posse members jammed together to hype up their unity. The posse currently has 10 active groups (with 23 members) and two individual acts.

The posse was formed in Davao on July 29, 2006 with Anthony “Ants” Piloton on the helm to unite hip-hop players in Davao in pushing the “Black Sound, Brown Style” music.

Album producer Vinz “Vinzkilla” Manginlaud said all the beats in the album are original.

“I composed most of the beats, and each group made up the rhymes,” said Vinzkilla, a dead-ringer of his idol, Pinoy rap guru Andrew E. He noted that most hip-hop songs produced by local artists only used beats downloaded in the Net.

Vinzkilla said hip-hop sound is identified as music of the black people since it was originated way back in the 70s in Bronx, New York by African Americans. PTP, he said, put some Filipino flavor into their works.

Topics of the PTP songs, he said, range from everyday’s life. “There are some comical, there are some serious tracks,” Vinzkilla said. “But it’s all fun.”

Most of the songs in the compilation album already got radio play, he said.

Vinzkilla’s featured solo work is Hebigat. He also jammed with Khirobinz in Stick 2 One, and with Depekto and the Yuri Clan in the R-rated title Gina, Kool Ka Lang, which actually advises a girl named Gina to calm down in those depressing moments.

Posse head Ants’ Davao Tribe, one of the most senior rap groups in Davao, contributed the satirical Hoy Gitika Ko.

Other tracks include Dirty Down South’s Igat, Prisoneroz’s Dili Ko Gusto’g Gamay, South Rhyme’s Hands Up, Depekto’s Wooow!, Undergound Souljaz’s Sorry Na, Sock Mo!’s Mabuang Ko and Easy To Get by Torillianz featuring Malupit.

NO VIOLENCE

Vinzkilla said the posse’s aim is to help budding rappers in Davao City to expose their talent.

“Hopefully, we envision that each member-group will have their own album in the future,” Vinzkilla said. “Of course, we also want to have commercial play of our songs in the radio and to have more gigs.”

Vinzkilla, a member of the Davao seminal rap group Black-and-White before going solo, said they discourage their members from neither joining any destructive gang nor engaging in drug abuse.

“We’re into hip hop music, not gangsterism,” said Vinzkilla.

He admitted that some of the PTP players are former gang members involved in gang wars.

“But before they (those former gang members) were accepted into PTP, they have to bow out from their affiliation from those harmful street gangs,” Vinzkilla said.

A copy of RapBizz — Pride Tribe Posse All-Star: Vol. 1 is sold at P150. Proceeds will be used in the future projects of PTP, particularly in holding event that will develop the music talents of budding rappers in the city.

To buy a copy of the album or sponsor future gigs of PTP, call/text Vizkilla 639263691003 or email him at vinz1223@yahoo.com.

Monday, October 22, 2007
Legislator says there's P230 million for bridge
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THERE is already a P230-million fund set aside for the reconstruction of the Generoso Bridge 1 in Bankerohan, Davao City, said first district Rep. Prospero C. Nograles.

Nograles was reacting to the sentiment of councilors, following the failure of the regional officers of the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Public Works and Highways to assure the council three sessions ago that there is fund for the project.

Nograles said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had allotted P230 million for the project. The lawmaker insisted the project is not delayed although not one single reinforcement bar has been moved in since the bridge was demolished in April this year.

Davao City has been repeatedly assured that the bridge will be rebuilt in one year. It's been six months since the bridge collapsed.

"Kaya I am appealing to the Dabawenyos to be patient. It will really take time to process everything under the law," Nograles said.

He said that four bidders have already been pre-qualified for the project and that once the project is awarded to the winning bidder the construction will immediately start.

"I don't know who won but they are ready to start once it is awarded. There is already money for the project," Nograles said.

At the same time, Nograles also appealed to the media not to constantly criticize the Department of Public Works and Highways as the agency is also doing its best to expedite and finish the project by next year.

"Be very thankful and grateful instead of criticizing. The DPWH is doing their best, I am doing my best and let us just help each other na lang," Nograles said.

Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte had been sniping at the seeming absence of any activity at the bridge project site, prompting the media to pick up on the issue.
a very good development! but strangely surprising for a regional director of the public highways department so naive and innocent about this info. i hope the mayor will issue a public statement on the project status soon

PWC is overall champion at Mindanao Culinary Festival (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18338)

Nineteen schools in Mindanao participated in the recently concluded 7th Mindanao Culinary Festival that gave students the opportunity to show off their prowess in different areas of culinary arts.

Philippine Women’s College of Davao romped off with jubilation with the Overall Championship trophy received by Tertiary Education Dean Ida Yap-Patron. The championship was comprised of gold medal with distinction in napkin folding and gold medals in table skirting, durian bake off and the coveted market basket (menu preparation and on-the-spot cooking) competition. Other awards garnered by PWC were in table setting, bartending, mocktails, cake decoration, waiter’s relay, and centerpiece arrangement.

Held at the NCCC Mall, the 7th MCF with the theme: “Flavors and Spices of Mindanao” saw students competing separately from the professional group. In the professional category, the creative & innovative table setting that won a gold medal is the work of Crupedes Galacio (a PWC alumnus) with two teammates from Chiaroscuro.

Gold medal with distinction-perfect score: Rhea Nacional - Napkin Folding

Gold medalists Eric Diente and Mark Rene Pandian - Table Skirting - Jayralin Cristobal - Durian Bake Off; Titus Dalisay, Gina Taclob & May Villano-Market Basket.

@MtApoStandard give me a little time ha? i like your idea kaya gusto kong gawin. :cheers: :cheers:
thanks ibex! please do it whenever. on your time. big thanks

thanks ibex! please do it whenever. on your time. big thanks

kung maglisud gyud naa man digital editing hehehehe..:bash: :bash: :bash:

random pics taken using my SE K800i

balibali at 11 am
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balibali at 7 pm. i stayed at the bali suite A, which is the first unit to the left...
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the barrio as seen from las terrazas
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very nice

kung maglisud gyu naa man digital editing hehehehe..:bash: :bash: :bash:
:D

More of the interior of Turquoise Turkish Restaurant


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very nice. but sayang if their food is a bleh. interion lighting is nice imo.

Bimp-Eaga Meeting On Wednesday In Davao
By Izam Said Ya'akub

Brunei-Muara - Brunei Darussalam is sending representatives to join other key officials and ministers from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines in Davao, Philippines for the Bimp-Eaga (Brunei Indonesia Malaysia the Philippines - East Asean Growth Area) 15th Senior Officials Meeting and 12th Ministerial Meeting (SOM/ MM). The meetings from October 24 to 26 - will involve ministers, senior officials, private sector representatives and dialogue partners in Eaga organisations.

This year's round of meetings will assess the status of development from the 3rd Eaga Leaders' Summit, held in Cebu earlier in the year.

They will also address related issues and concerns in the implementation of the various cluster flagship programmes and projects. Also to be discussed are current undertakings and implementation of other joint cooperation with Eaga's development partners, as well as preparations for the 4th Bimp-Eaga Leaders' Summit in Singapore next month.

These include Eaga cluster heads for transport, infrastructure and ICT development; Eaga government officials for air, sea, infrastructure, agro-industry, fisheries, environment/forestry, energy, tourism, small and medium enterprise development cluster, customs, immigration, quarantine, and security, economic affairs and planning offices.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times
http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/Oct07/221007/nite25.htm

woke up this morning i saw this brontosarous :uh:


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i thought a high rise construction in Barrio Obrero ... storm drainage man diay :lol:

they pulling coconut trees which are obstructing the way ...poor trees :ohno:
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a T-rex :D
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well it's ok for a few trees just to solve the flooding of our city and it's also part of the waste water treatment :)

3 projects get BOI incentives

By Ronnel Domingo
Inquirer
Last updated 00:06am (Mla time) 10/22/2007

MANILA, Philippines--THE BOARD OF INVESTMENTS last week approved the granting of tax breaks and other incentives to P1.3 billion worth of projects related to mass housing, development of a tourism facility and The third project is Sagrex Foods Inc.'s P118.84-million venture which involves the manufacturing of frozen banana fries and microwaveable frozen banana.

Also an all-Filipino firm, Sagrex Foods will export its entire output from the facility in Davao City, which would be able to produce a total of 5,120 metric tons yearly.

Considered nontraditional food products, the banana snacks would be shipped to the Middle East, United States, South Korea and Europe.

The BOI granted this project pioneer status as it would be using the Cardava banana variety, which has never been processed and exported in frozen form.

Pioneer status affords the company a tax holiday of up to six years--two years more than nonpioneer projects--as well as duty-free importation of capital goods and other fiscal and nonfiscal incentives.

brb

from now on eagowl will be our sports reviewer, analizer , critique and even part time player :lol: seriously we will invade sports venue/events in DC !

a little ot we played indoor football/rugby :D


hat !hat! kick off !!
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eagowl punted high and long !

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the wide reciever...
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also the QB.....
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eagowl scramble's for loose ball..
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touch down .....great catch !!! :lol:
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hehehe quite a tall order but ill do my best sir. kailangang planuhin kung saan ang best vantage point. :banana: :banana: :banana:

oi oi na una ako kay @junax at apo :D well i think if you can capture apo (w/ white cap) and some talls that will be awesome :okay:

Metro Avenue

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Brew ha ka Cafe :D
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conpinco bldg. will be converted into a buisness center....

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Bantay Bata fun run

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Blu Gre
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Sunset as seen from a hill in Samal Island
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oi oi na una ako kay @junax at apo :D well i think if you can capture apo (w/ white cap) and some talls that will be awesome :okay:

hehehe... tama diay. :lol: :lol: :lol:

^^ yeah me too, buti sana kung pwede kainin yang spaghetti wires na yan hahaha...

but as a consolation, even japan is not spaghetti wire free... so for now let's live with it :)

japan with it's own version of spaghetti wires...
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noodle man ng ilaha japanes man :lol: pero lately i saw DLPC priming(?) those spagetti wires attaching some kind of a clip para daw dili na spag....LOMI na !:D

superbowl mvp.... eagowl :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: weeeeeeeeeee!!!!

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di ba ramen ang tawag sa Japan...as in Nissin's Ramen:lol:

Ngil-ad gayud tan-awn nang mga wires...maka-uwat sa pag lantaw. :bash: LOL.

Miss you SSC-Davao!!!! Agi lang ko mga Goys ug Goyettes!

Ngil-ad gayud tan-awn nang mga wires...maka-uwat sa pag lantaw. :bash: LOL.

Miss you SSC-Davao!!!! Agi lang ko mga Goys ug Goyettes!
mag himo ta ug putol skycable squad. putulon nato kana tanan guerilla nga style of attack. unya ug sumpayon man gyud nila, putolon na sad:D kapuyon man gyud ang mo reattach ug sige balik:bash:

di ba ramen ang tawag sa Japan...as in Nissin's Ramen:lol:
wala ko wasabi kay wala ko kasabot ngano:D

noodle man ng ilaha japanes man :lol: pero lately i saw DLPC priming(?) those spagetti wires attaching some kind of a clip para daw dili na spag....LOMI na !:D
included bro ang telecomm cables?

mag himo ta ug putol skycable squad. putulon nato kana tanan guerilla nga style of attack. unya ug sumpayon man gyud nila, putolon na sad:D kapuyon man gyud ang mo reattach ug sige balik:bash:

Lingaw na kay mabalita dayun nga naay Terrorist activity sa Davao kay city-wide electricity, telecom and cable blackout, mag panic dayun mga tawo. Sa ever-reliable AM Radio nalang ta maminaw ug balita via the battery-powered boxes!

Hoi Peng Hok... libreha ko diha sa Turquoise!!!!!!! Mao nalang bayad nimo sa gipa notaryohan nimo kanako! :banana:

PIA Press Release
2007/10/23

Best practices, success stories among BIMP-EAGA's untold secrets
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (23 October) -- For over a decade of cooperation among the four countries of BIMP-EAGA region there are already several successes that had happened yet several sectors would want to know what these best practices are. Mindanao Business Council chair Vicente Lao who is also active in trading within the EAGA region disclosed in a press conference on Monday at the Marco Polo Hotel after the opening of the BIMP EAGA Investment Conference he said that these successes are happening only that they are not publicized. "Because the business sector do it silently which brought positive results in the course of cooperating with each other," he said.

Earlier Mindanao business leader Joji Ilagan Bian said there has to have an account on the successful models of the cooperating countries and key players could perhaps put out a study on the strengths and weaknesses and find ways to improve mechanism so that movement and trading could proceed. Lao without detailing the successes however said the players had realized that trading among the four countries is not an advantage. He said there is now a realization that efforts must be towards consolidation where the BIMP EAGA countries are moving to the new direction in trading to the world. He said the four countries help out with their weaknesses and with networking and convergence they could bring their product to the international market.

But Engr. Merly Cruz, assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said intra-trade is not totally eliminated among the member countries because consolidating is also trading among each other. And consolidation could also be done virtually and it could happen even without the infrastructure. She said through consolidation it is also knowing what product is abundant and how big the volume for them to supply the global market. "Consolidation could also be done virtually and it could happen even without the infrastructure although there is a requirement to consolidate physically because there are products to move and traffic to serve," she stressed. The BIMP EAGA Investment Conference (iCon) is one mechanism that would allow key players bring out issues that will be elevated to the Senior Officials meeting.

Cruz said the holding of the iCon will signal the way and the process as well as the content on what BIMP EAGA will be doing regularly. She said this will expand the consultation process to all stakeholders as well as put in new strategies and cooperation such as the convergence of the academe as well as research intervention. "We wanted new ideas as well as encourage other sectors to participate in order for the BIMP EAGA region to go ahead," she said. Cruz said with the assistance of donor countries through support and technical assistance there are some successful models that became their guide even as she said that their exposure to the successes of other cooperation like in the EU allowed them to put in innovation as well as new directions.

Bernado Vega, representing Indonesia who is also the deputy chair of the BIMP EAGA Business Council said their participation to the Icon is for them to find ways and "quick wins" that would revive trade and raise initiatives or agreements to the level of trading. He also said that several government officials are joining the conference among the local government units in Koronadal, South Cotabato to also find out what could be done on the existing agreement in the Philippine EAGA as there were several sister agreements already made among the sub regions. He said their local government units are interested to revive the efforts of the LGUs and the business sector. (PIA XI) [top]

Lingaw na kay mabalita dayun nga naay Terrorist activity sa Davao kay city-wide electricity, telecom and cable blackout, mag panic dayun mga tawo. Sa ever-reliable AM Radio nalang ta maminaw ug balita via the battery-powered boxes!
mark of our work. we will leave a note ngano hugawan nila ang atong kahanginan.hahaha whatever:D

Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Eaga officials' meet off to easy start
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE weeklong activities of the 15th Senior Officials Meeting of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) kicked off to a good start.

Organizers of the event reported an overwhelming participation in its first activity, the 1st BIMP EAGA Investment Conference.

In a press conference Monday, Assistant Trade Secretary Merly Cruz said this year's convergence is very significant.

"This year's convergence will signal what BIMP-Eaga should do," Cruz said, adding there is a need for BIMP-Eaga to expand its consultation process and involve all stakeholders on how to make the most of this sub-economic grouping.

Businessman Antonio Santos, chair of the BIMP-Eaga Business Council, said the private sector is very optimistic about the outcome of this gathering. "All four countries have an overwhelming participation in this years event," Santos said.

Juril Sudin, the representative of the BIMP-Eaga Business Council in Malaysia, said with the active participation of the member countries this year, it is an appropriate time for the sub-region to converge and discuss opportunities.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007
BIMP-iCon opens; Cruz cites impact on Davao econ
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

THE Philippine senior official for BIMP-Eaga Monday said the staging in Davao City of the two-day BIMP-Eaga Investment Conference (BIMP-iCon), which opened at the Marco Polo Davao Monday, has immediate impact on Davao City.

"We can say that this event will improve the economy of Davao, but this is not our main objective here. Our focus is how to increase trade, investment and tourism not only here, but also in other member countries," Merly M. Cruz, Philippine senior official for BIMP-Eaga and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assistant secretary, said in Monday's press conference.

Post your comments on the explosion at the Glorietta 2 mall in Makati City.

Cruz said consumers too will benefit from the conduct of the event, adding that agreements are expected to be inked among investors within the sub-region. This will improve the depressed areas in Mindanao and Indonesia, she added.

"We should also be able to appreciate what things are going on outside Mindanao. We can look at projects which are business-driven," she said.

Cruz said that during the conference, they will prepare another channel that will enable them prepare a "menu of projects" which Mindanao can offer to its development partners.

She said it is necessary for Mindanao to strive hard in order to put in the necessary connectivity because there are products that are to be moved outside the island.

"We really have to look at outside market. Our market should be expanded worldwide. We have to install the right connectivity, build infrastructures, and do a lot of intra trading to make sure that our consolidated strength will be significant in the world market," Cruz said.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Asean exec hails BIMP-Eaga strategy to combat poverty
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

A TOP official of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Monday expressed optimism that the biggest investment conference of the year, which Davao City is hosting, will deliver productive results for BIMP-Eaga participants.

Dr. Soeung Rathchavy, Asean deputy secretary-general, in her speech at the opening of the BIMP-Eaga Investment Conference (BIMP-iCon) at Marco Polo Hotel Davao, said Asean applauds the sub-region's strategy to eradicate poverty by expanding trade, tourism, and investments within its member-countries -- the Brunei Darrusalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

"We believe that by focusing on the mobility of goods and people, on rationalizing the development of infrastructure, and on harnessing the vast resources with proper management of eco-systems, the BIMP-Eaga roadmap is grounded in realistic goals," Rathchavy said.

Rathchavy added that the Asean secretariat and the BIMP-Eaga officials have already conducted consultations involving several stakeholders and donors.

She said the Asean secretariat has shared its operational experiences to assist the BIMP-Eaga Facilitation Center and to enhance its cooperation framework.

In a press conference Monday, Rathchavy said Asean is helping the promotion of cooperation in the BIMP-Eaga, providing technical assistance and funding support.

"Asean Secretariat is helping with the management arrangements for Australia's East Asean Initiative (EAI), which has a budgetary allocation of 2.7 million Australian dollars," she said.

The initiative's goal is to promote growth and security and to identify long-term opportunities to address growth and security constraints, focusing particularly on the Southern Philippines and Eastern Indonesia.

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Cheese, cheese, cheese!!!! (I remember Ratatouille the movie)

Davao’s latest craze is a newly opened restaurant, Hola España, which was launched in October 8, 2007. The restaurant is located in Damosa Gateway, Lanang, Davao City.

Now, there’s something to look forward to when you guys come home/visit Davao. Cheers!

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kelan magtetake effect yung mawawala na ang lahat ng non-aircon taxis sa davao? i like those taxis ha..deserving for a competetive city

Hoi Peng Hok... libreha ko diha sa Turquoise!!!!!!! Mao nalang bayad nimo sa gipa notaryohan nimo kanako! :banana:

Hoi Atty! As if gibayran ko nimu sa napulo ka kuntrata na imung gipa notaryo sa ako! Offset! Ay dili diay! Naa pa koy sobra... so ikaw ang manglibre sa Turquoise! This afternoon!!!!! Balik ko dira sa inyo after going to court.

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kelan magtetake effect yung mawawala na ang lahat ng non-aircon taxis sa davao? i like those taxis ha..deserving for a competetive city[/quote]

kailangan ba yun? mas gusto ko na regulated lang ang non-aircon not phase-out. those who have less in life can avail of Davao's Taxi services. opinyon lang po...

Resource projects dominate EAGA biz matching
Written by Walter I. Balane / MindaNews

Tuesday, 23 October 2007 09 50 31
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 Oct) -- Business interests mainly on biodiesel, palm oil plantations, and mining dominate projects eyed for business matching at the first ever BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area investment conference here.

About 28 of the 39 projects were clustered under the natural resource development sector, according to a list provided by the conference secretariat to reporters.

Only 11 were classified under tourism development, transport, infrastructure and communication. Four of the projects are into mining, including another mining project in Zamboanga Sibugay, two in Compostela Valley under the Philippine Mining Development Corporation, and another one on coal in West Kalimantan in Indonesia.

The rest of the projects include jathropa plantations, banana chips processing, coco coir processing, abaca processing, palm oil plantations, and food projects.

One of the projects involved cattle fattening between Australia and Mindanao.

Among the business projects in the tourism development cluster are the Madgao River Eco-Tourism Adventure destination and the development of the Compostela Valley Eco-tourism Corridor.

Cargo vessels to service Indonesia and Southern Mindanao, proposed by the Indonesia-based PT San Miguel Purefoods, is also among seven projects in the transport, infrastructure and communication cluster.

Thirty-four of the 39 projects are located in Mindanao, with 25 in Southeastern Mindanao region. Only four are located abroad, three in Indonesia and one in Malaysia.

One-to-one business matching sessions are among the highlights of the first ever investment forum organized by the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC).

It is organized along with generation of investment proposals, project ideas for technical assistance, and investment exhibits.

Among the proposals up for technical assistance include the establishment of an integrated rubber processing zone or rubber city proposed by the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan, North Cotabato and the proposed Mindanao Virtual Science and Technology Park eyed in Davao City.

Four thematic areas were slated in the conference, including SME Development and Local Growth Areas Competitiveness.

The Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) announced that participants who confirmed to the conference exceeded organizers' expectation and also drew investors from countries outside of BIMP.

MEDCo officials told reporters in a briefing on Saturday that around 400 participants confirmed attendance to the two-day event, including from Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, Korea, and China.

The conference is among the events in the sidelines of the BIMP Senior Officials and Ministers' Meeting on October 24 to 26.

Mindanao is expected to reap from the conference, said Gil Dureza, officer in charge of the Board of Investments Southern Mindanao office. He told reporters in the sidelines the sub-regional group has to shape up as it plays catch-up with investment hub China.

China owns up about 90 percent of the investment inflow to Asia, with the remaining 10 percent being shared by other countries, including those in the BIMP, Dureza said.

Dureza told MindaNews BIMP-EAGA should attract part of China's market by its "almost harmonized" investment incentives. He cited tax holidays and allowances as among crucial incentives that member countries tender to investors.

Organizers dubbed the conference as a step to "sharing one vision for development."

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June 19, 2007 | 10:25 am
Why Agdao should be called ‘Bagdao’


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By Angely Chi
Davao Today

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Buying a new bag is as much a task as buying a new pair of shoes or a new dress. You don’t just pull any bag off the rack; you have to find the right one.

For me, the right bag to find a few days before the opening of classes is a small backpack with an appealing design, a space large enough to accommodate reading materials and a binder, several pockets, a body that does not strain from weight, and a price that would not strain my budget.

I began my search at the city’s malls and department stores in Uyanguren but found none that would meet my requirements. There were some I liked because of their look and functionality but the prices were least appealing to a student like me. The cheaper ones, on the other hand, had dull designs while some were poorly made.

So where else do you go to when you can’t find what you want in the usual shops and malls?

The answer came to me from a memory of a recent trip the Agdao public market with artist friends. After having dinner at the market’s barbecue stalls, my friends went to the nearby ukay-ukay stalls a few steps away and began looking at the wares. Most of the stalls had packed up while some stayed open to accommodate late-night shoppers.

(Literally, the Visayan verb ukay means to dig through a heap of stuff, or to mix. Ukay-ukay are used clothing or apparel being sold in the sidewalks or in flea markets. There’s one thing that is almost entirely certain in this ukay-ukay phenomenon — most of them are originals. This does not only mean psychological comfort for the buyer but a guarantee of the top quality of the materials. Ukay-ukays are usually from rich countries — said to have been donated as relief goods that, for some reason, found their way to poor countries like the Philippines.)

My friend Anna was looking at bags hanging from the racks of one stall when she gleefully exclaimed, “This is so nice! God, I like this so bad.”

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BIMP iCon tackles EAGA’s new direction
By janice on Oct 23, 2007 in News

DAVAO CITY — Different stakeholders of the BIMP-EAGA Business Council are now discussing possible ways to forward the BIMP-EAGA Development Roadmap of 2006-2010 with the start of the BIMP iCon opened in this city yesterday.

More than 300 participants from the four member countries joined the said conference which was aimed to focus on five thematic areas which include transportation, infrastructure, and communication; tourism; natural resources development; and SME development.

The BIMP-EAGA is now shifting priorities after realizing that inter-trading within the four countries is not bringing much development within the cluster due to the similarities of products and services found the member-countries.

Mindanao Business Council Chairperson Vicente Lao said, “BIMP is now positioning itself as BIMP against the world which means that member countries of the EAGA will be helping each other to trade products with the other countries like China, Australia, and the like.”

The business leaders observed that consolidation of products and services within the EAGA region is the way to go.

“We may not totally eliminate trading within the region but we will try to focus now on how members could help each other to be able to trade with non-members,” he said.

He stressed that growth is minimal when there is competition between countries that offer the same products. However, with the plan of consolidation the four countries will be working on one another’s strengths and weakness instead to meet the demand of trading of other countries.

Philippine Senior Official for BIMP-EAGA Merly Cruz said that consolidation may be easily imagined but requires a lot of preparation for it to be finally pushed.

“Though it would be easy since consolidation may be done virtually but we still need to work with the other EAGA countries, strengthen our convergence so that our consolidated force would be strength in the global market,” she said.

Lao announced the launching of Business Development Unit to be established in each member-country early next year. The said office will handle and take charge of developing product line and meet up with other countries to meet the production demand and other requirements.

The BIMP iCon would also discuss proposals in addressing the gaps in each member country. Participants also have the chance of matching their products with other participants through the business matching sessions. Business institutions and organizations also get to exhibit their product line and services to seek for potential partners. (PIA XI) By Mai Gevera

Swiss Deli, Café Prego & Picobello
Posted by Blogie on October 13th, 2007

What do these three have in common: Swiss Deli, Café Prego, Picobello Ristorante Italiano?

Well, aside from being excellent F&B establishments in Davao, they are all owned by Signor e Signora Venuti and their partners. And, they’re now sponsors of the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit!

Swiss Deli is a restaurant in Lanang, and they make their own sausages, cold cuts and pastries. Recently, they’ve added a new wing, which also has a wine cellar with an enviable selection of wines and spirits. Café Prego is in Gaisano South Citimall in downtown Davao. It’s a nice little coffee shop with good coffee and good company. Picobello Ristorante Italiano, also in Gaisano South, offers some of the best pizzas you can find in the city. Afternoons you can buy one and get another pizza for free!

These three places don’t have their own website yet, so I’m going to make them one. And since they’d like their site to be one that can immediately display their offerings and events, I’ve offered to create a blog for them, using WordPress. More on that later!

Romano & Rochelle, grazie molto! Danke schön!

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I stayed in Microtel last weekend. It's ok, nice location since right besides D gateway so lagi may happening and kainan, although far from town center. Mahal siya though for what you get. They gave me an "intro" rate of php 2000 and upgraded me to a "suite" which looks like a home studio. Ok naman but considering that marco polo also offered the same rate at airport means better hotel, better location at same price. The Microtel room is nice but not really spectacular, it's got good basics but in the end still a just a good standard US style Motel room.

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5 days to go!

It’s less than a week to go before the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit!! We’re all excited already, and a bit nervous…

One gimmick we’re thinking of doing is to have a number of bloggers introduce their blogs on stage during the break between talks. There will be about 4 spots for this. The organizers will do a random selection of which bloggers get to present. On the day itself, during the Summit, these chosen bloggers will be called upon by Migs, our emcee.

This is a good way to get your blogs noticed! So if I were you, I’d prepare a brief presentation, just in case. We’ll have a projector and Internet over there, so no need to make slides. You’ll be given two minutes to present your blog. If you do it right, that’s just enough time to get your message across.

See you in Davao!!!

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Raymundo A. Yu Jr.
Chairman, Asia Pacific Region
Merrill Lynch

Raymundo A. Yu Jr., senior vice president and chairman, Asia Pacific Region.

In that role, he focuses on developing long-term strategies for the region, managing high-level client relationships and working closely with regulators.

From December 2002 until December 2006, Mr. Yu was head of Global Private Client's Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Pacific regions, with responsibility for driving the growth of Merrill Lynch markets through client acquisition, penetration and retention, as well as product and service delivery.

Mr. Yu joined Merrill Lynch International as a management trainee in 1981, serving in New York and London. His first assignment was as a marketing officer, and he subsequently held a range of posts with increasing responsibility. In 1992, he assumed responsibility for the firm's private client activities in the Asia-Pacific region, as district director.

In May 2000, he was appointed chairman of IPC of Asia Pacific region and in July 2000, chairman of Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Ltd. In April 2001, he was promoted to senior vice president of Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. In October 2001, he held the position of chairman of IPC Pacific Rim.

Mr. Yu earned his MBA in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird), Glendale, Arizona; and Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines.

Personal note: Ray, a true Davaoenyo, is a graduate of Stella Maris Academy H.S. and Ateneo de Davao College.

Actually this guy is really big time ha. Not many people are aware of how high his position is , he's on the board of Merrill Lynch. Very very great success story.

Thursday October 11, 11:53 AM

Japan Economic Pact To Open Opportunities For Philippine Bananas

MANILA, Oct 11 Asia Pulse - Other varieties of bananas from the Philippines, such as senorita, latundan and lakatan, will now be more accessible to Japanese consumers once the controversial Japanese-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) is ratified.

Trade Senior Undersecretary Thomas G. Aquino said that with the approval of the JPEPA, other varieties of fresh bananas such as seniorita, latundan and lakatan will now find their way onto the tables of Japanese consumers. ADVERTISEMENT

In 2006, Japan was the Philippines' top export destination for fresh Cavendish bananas, amounting to US$168.87 million and accounting for 42 per cent share.

Senior Undersecretary Aquino expressed that small farmers will greatly benefit with the opening of the Japanese market since 80 per cent to 90 per cent of the land areas planted to seniorita, lakatan, latundan and bungulan bananas are cultivated by small farmers.

Seniorita, latundan and lakatan are basically sold in the domestic market.

The bulk of banana plantations can be found in some parts of Luzon and in Mindanao, such as Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, North Cotabato, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Mindoro Oriental and Quezon.

According to the Department of Agriculture, the total production of bananas in the Philippines in 2006 was 6.79 million metric tons.

This could accommodate the expansion necessary for the export of seniorita, latundan and lakatan to the Japanese market.

With the implementation of JPEPA, Japan will provide better market access for Philippine products in terms of increased tariff rate quotas (TRQs) and zero tariff rates.

Aquino explained that increased tariff rate quotas will be achieved for agricultural products such as pineapples and bananas.

However, significant export promotion groundwork should be done so that the Philippines could maximize benefits from JPEPA, specifically for agricultural products.

The Department of Trade and Industry will support the implementation of JPEPA with intensification of trade and investment promotions.

(PNA)
meron naman gud part ang jpepa. pero ayaw ko lang sa agreement ung itapon ang kanilang dirty dirt sa pinas. para tayong dumpsite nito

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Resource projects dominate EAGA biz matching
Written by Walter I. Balane / MindaNews

Tuesday, 23 October 2007 09 50 31
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 Oct) -- Business interests mainly on biodiesel, palm oil plantations, and mining dominate projects eyed for business matching at the first ever BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area investment conference here.

About 28 of the 39 projects were clustered under the natural resource development sector, according to a list provided by the conference secretariat to reporters.

Only 11 were classified under tourism development, transport, infrastructure and communication. Four of the projects are into mining, including another mining project in Zamboanga Sibugay, two in Compostela Valley under the Philippine Mining Development Corporation, and another one on coal in West Kalimantan in Indonesia.

The rest of the projects include jathropa plantations, banana chips processing, coco coir processing, abaca processing, palm oil plantations, and food projects.

One of the projects involved cattle fattening between Australia and Mindanao.

Among the business projects in the tourism development cluster are the Madgao River Eco-Tourism Adventure destination and the development of the Compostela Valley Eco-tourism Corridor.

Cargo vessels to service Indonesia and Southern Mindanao, proposed by the Indonesia-based PT San Miguel Purefoods, is also among seven projects in the transport, infrastructure and communication cluster.

Thirty-four of the 39 projects are located in Mindanao, with 25 in Southeastern Mindanao region. Only four are located abroad, three in Indonesia and one in Malaysia.

One-to-one business matching sessions are among the highlights of the first ever investment forum organized by the BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC).

It is organized along with generation of investment proposals, project ideas for technical assistance, and investment exhibits.

Among the proposals up for technical assistance include the establishment of an integrated rubber processing zone or rubber city proposed by the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan, North Cotabato and the proposed Mindanao Virtual Science and Technology Park eyed in Davao City.

Four thematic areas were slated in the conference, including SME Development and Local Growth Areas Competitiveness.

The Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) announced that participants who confirmed to the conference exceeded organizers' expectation and also drew investors from countries outside of BIMP.

MEDCo officials told reporters in a briefing on Saturday that around 400 participants confirmed attendance to the two-day event, including from Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, Korea, and China.

The conference is among the events in the sidelines of the BIMP Senior Officials and Ministers' Meeting on October 24 to 26.

Mindanao is expected to reap from the conference, said Gil Dureza, officer in charge of the Board of Investments Southern Mindanao office. He told reporters in the sidelines the sub-regional group has to shape up as it plays catch-up with investment hub China.

China owns up about 90 percent of the investment inflow to Asia, with the remaining 10 percent being shared by other countries, including those in the BIMP, Dureza said.

Dureza told MindaNews BIMP-EAGA should attract part of China's market by its "almost harmonized" investment incentives. He cited tax holidays and allowances as among crucial incentives that member countries tender to investors.

Organizers dubbed the conference as a step to "sharing one vision for development."

http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3393&Itemid=247


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i think it means cyber or computer.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Enchanting Malagos Garden
By Jojie Alcantara
Witerary

MALAGOS Garden Resort, a rich garden landscape of 12 hectares, is nestled atop a cool mountainside that also houses the Philippine Eagle Center.

Certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Business and Properties of Audubon International, a worldwide environmental organization based in the USA, it is an accredited wildlife farm, which originally started as a sanctuary for endangered Philippine orchid species, particularly the popular vanda Sanderiana, or our native waling-waling.

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Today, Malagos has grown to embrace not only a vast walingwaling forest, but it also hosts a butterfly sanctuary, indigenous species like birds and other wildlife (some are rescued and rehabilitated), fruit trees and native ornamental plants.

It also provides tourists with various cottages nestled among tall pines overlooking a lush landscape of flora and fauna.

For art enthusiasts, one can marvel at the intriguing art sculptures of national artist Napoleon Abueva in the gardens. Children are treated to a huge park and playground, or a fantastic production of Malagos' Interactive Bird Show.

Trained by Dr. Bo Puentespina, the various bird species amaze the crowd with their intelligent skills, particularly that of a parrot dunking a ball in a ring.

Less than an hour's drive from downtown Davao (more than 30 kilometers), Malagos offers comfortable amenities fit for a family's vacation where art and nature provides the best form of relaxation.

The resort, with full amenities like a restaurant, poolside and function rooms, is prominently one of Davao's top tourist landmarks, and a must see for orchid and flower enthusiasts.

Owned by the Puentespinas, this mountain garden is a breathtaking sight of orchid plantations and other bloom varieties coming from the family's orchid laboratory. The matriarch, Charito Puentespina, was fondly nicknamed "The Orchid Lady" for having successfully cultured the walingwaling in the 80s, and pushed Davao in the limelight with her spectacular floral exhibits.

Entrance for adults cost P100, and P75 for kids. Malagos Resort is located in Baguio District, Calinan, Davao City. For more information, call (+63 82) 221 1545 or email sales@malagos.com. Visit their website at www.malagos.com.

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Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Nanning City Mayor Chen Xiangqun sign the friendship agreement between Davao City and Nanning City at the Nanning City Governments Building. The signing was witnessed by Nanning City officials and the Davao City contingent. Duterte offers a toast after signing the agreement with Chen last week in Nanning City, China. (Contributed photo)

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
CICT exec bares programs, principles for ICT dev't
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

SECRETARY Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua, chair of the Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT), bared Tuesday strategic programs and guiding principles for the development of the Philippine ICT industry at the opening of the 6th Mindanao ICT Congress at the NCCC Mall of Davao.

"We will continue to undertake the strategic programs within the next coming years and we will continue to work with the government to ensure that the policies are in line with the interaction arrangements," Chua said Tuesday.


The strategic programs for ICT development include ensuring universal access to ICT and the development of human capital for sustainable human development.

Chua said to ensure the universal access to ICT, CICT will focus on three aspects: the community e-Center Program; low-cost computing; and the last mile initiative, which needs the participation of the government.

He said the community e-center program will introduce access to computer and other communication facilities to schools, while free open software will be provided for the low-cost computing.

Chua, in his presentation, bared seven guiding principles that CICT has prepared for Philippine ICT development.

These are the realization of the goal of a people-centered and development-oriented information society; the realization of the government's primary role in ICT development is to provide as enabling policy legal and regulatory environment; and the recognition that ICT is a tool for human and sustainable development.

"There is a need to realize that good governance should be there at all levels. Government should have a supportive and transparent policy and regulatory framework," Chua said.

He said to recognize ICT as a tool for human and sustainable development, CICT needs to ensure the propagation and widespread use of ICT in all aspects of the Filipinos' life.

"The plans and programs to use ICT for development purposes should also be accessible, available, secure, accountable, and sustainable," he expressed.

Other guiding principles include the commitment to "multi-stakeholders approach" to ICT for development; promote the development of digital contact that is meaningful to Filipinos; create a safe, trustworthy online environment for all Filipinos; and strengthen the government institutional arrangements for the facilitation of ICT development.

I stayed in Microtel last weekend. It's ok, nice location since right besides D gateway so lagi may happening and kainan, although far from town center. Mahal siya though for what you get. They gave me an "intro" rate of php 2000 and upgraded me to a "suite" which looks like a home studio. Ok naman but considering that marco polo also offered the same rate at airport means better hotel, better location at same price. The Microtel room is nice but not really spectacular, it's got good basics but in the end still a just a good standard US style Motel room.

naku libre ka naman dyan :lol: mahal nga mga P2000 pesos.

UM dribblers blast rivals

THE University of Mindanao (UM) is off to a roaring start in the ongoing 12th National University Games in Bacolod City.

UM sports director Joaquin "Boy" Sarabia said the UM Wildcats won their opening game against Angeles University, 90-86, in men's basketball.

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Not to be outdone, the UM Cardinals of coach Ining Sarabia routed Silliman University, 72-27, in the weeklong sportsfest.

The UM booters also won against Far Eastern University (FEU), 2-1, while its women's badminton team shutout University of Northern Philippines, 3-0.

UM is expected to rely its gold medal hunt in swimming.

The Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Blue Knights, however, lost to FEU Tamaraws, 58-89, after pulling off a 94-71 win over the University or Northern Philippines in the opener.

The Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) scored its first win in volleyball against Negros Oriental State College, 25-22, 25-13, 25-15, at the University of St. La Salle. (MLSA)

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
ICBL cage tourney fires off Saturday

IT IS all systems go for the Inter-Church Basketball Leauge (ICBL) Mayor's Cup Invitational Tournament, which fires off Saturday at the Almendras Gym.

The Cebu-based Aces-Living Word Christian Ministries, coached by MVBA Arthro Kontra Arthritis' Alfonso "Al" Solis, is out to test the mettle of three local teams.


The Sulpicio Lines-backed ICBL national invitational champion Beatitudes Christian Fellowship (BCF), ICBL 15th conference champion Good Shepherd Church, and Deeper Life Church are also entered in the cagefest that will run until October 31.

Solis' squad, backed by Athan Guardo, will parade the services of American Division 1 player Joshua Manthe 6'9, Arthro stalwart Lody Garcia 6'3, Tidol Reyes 6'1, Fritz Gonzales 6'2, Ryan Arpay 6'1 and playmaker and spitfire TJ Caparros.

The Aces will try to avenge its loss to BCF in the national finals held in Cebu City early this year.

The Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas-sanctioned meet is sponsored by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte through the Sports Development Division of the City Mayor's Office under Christopher "Bong" Go, Sulpicio Lines, Philippine Sports Commission and BAP/SBP regional director Regino "Boy" Cua. (MLSA)

Cat Shelter in Davao City
By Bob on Oct 24, 2007 in Feature, Life in Mindanao

About a week or two ago, somebody left a comment here on the blog, the commenter’s name was “Venus.” Venus said in her comment that she is operating a cat shelter to rescue homeless cats here in Davao City. My kids are really into animals, and I figured that they would enjoy making a visit to the cat shelter, so this past weekend, I took them to check it out.

Venus was so hospitable and showed us all of the various cats. Each and every cat had a story about it’s rescue, and it was very interesting to hear about each and every one! Many of the cats have health problems (blindness is one of the worst, due to poor conditions for the cat when it was homeless), but Venus goes out of her way to bring the cats back to health as best she can.

Believe it or not, Venus has even flown cats back to Davao after finding them homeless in Cebu and Manila! Now, that is dedication!

We really had a wonderful time visiting the shelter, and we will be back to volunteer some time to socialize with the cats, and help with the work of caring for them. Perhaps you would like to help out Venus with this too? I will tell you, she does all of this just as a private individual, and I believe that all of the funds for the shelter come from her own pocket! If you would like to visit the shelter, it is located in Green Meadows, Mintal, Davao City. You can contact Venus at 0920-920-9784.

You can also see some photos from the shelter in our Mindanao Photo Gallery.

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ICT Week
October 24th, 2007 — Peter
It’s a busy ICT Week in Davao City.

The 6th Mindanao ICT Conference opened yesterday at the NCCC Mall. I’m joining one track today as panelist on new media and information exchange.

The week started last Sunday with the e-lympic internet games at SM Mall hosted by the Internet Cafe Association of Davao. It would end on Saturday with the 1st Mindanao Bloggers Summit.

The week-long activities also include the 1st BIMP-EAGA ICT Conference which coincides with the Senior Ministers Conference of this ASEAN sub-region comprising Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Also in town are trade delegations from Darwin, Australia and Taiwan, who are likewise participating at the Davao Trade Expo (DATE 2007), the city’s biggest trade exhibit.

Kudos to the organizers led by ICT Davao Inc. and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Last year, I led the Davao City delegation at the 5th Mindanao ICT Conference at Cagayan de Oro to bid in hosting this year’s event.

http://ptlavina.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/ict-week/

oi ok na pala yung dancing fountain sa Davao Park ! :banana:

"cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon, little boy blue and the man in the moon...."

:rock::rock::rock:

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OT: Ang chada talaga ni GearX! :)

oi ok na pala yung dancing fountain sa Davao Park ! :banana:

Pecture please sir ambie...

maayong hapon davao!

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Pecture please sir ambie...
yeah picture please

"cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon, little boy blue and the man in the moon...."

:rock::rock::rock:
guns n roses

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o pussy. get over it:D

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why did you post this after post#977 shakeira?

guns n roses


OT: Hmmm...I think the song is from Ugly Kid Joe.^^

Creation of ICT dep’t pushed
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

THE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined the call for the creation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology that will map out plans for the industry.

Andre Fournier, trustee of the chamber of commerce, yesterday said the department is important in promoting the country as investment area for the industry, adding that this will be one of the resolutions that will be submitted to the national government.

“That is our biggest problem. We do not have a department whose sole attention is to give focus to the industry,” said Fournier after Commissioner Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua called on the business sector in the city to support the proposal.

In his speech during the opening of the Mindanao Information and Communications Technology at the New City Commercial Center Mall, Roxas said the department is very important in drafting a plan for the industry.

“(I)ndustry-related institutions must be transformed into a focused, `lean and mean,’ effective organization,” said Roxas in his presentation, pointing out that this can be achieved if the present commission can be turned into a department.

“We really need the department,” said Fournier as he called on the legislative department to pass immediately a law that will create the department.

Fournier said at present, the commission does not have enough authority in pushing for the development of the industry.

He said a big body, like the department, is necessary in drafting a program for the industry, focusing on its authority to craft incentives for the possible investors. “Right now, investors run to the different agencies like the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the Board of Investments just so they could obtain incentives. We need a single body that will have the authority to focus on issues concerning the industry,” he said.

Just last week, Joji Ilagan-Bian, president of the JIB e-Academy, said locators want to have a body that to run to so they can obtain incentives.

Bian pointed out the need for more investments in the creation of Philippine Economic Zone Authority-accredited zones where industry investments can be put up, like the one established by the Damosa Land Inc.

Bian said this is very important in luring investors to pour in their capital, because these companies wanted to have better incentive packages so they can reduce their operational expenses at the same time increase their profitability.

“This will also reduce the risks they are facing when the start their businesses,” she told BusinessWorld, taking note that some key investors have not considered Davao City in particular as investment area even when it has everything necessary for industry investments.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18358

OT: Hmmm...I think the song is from Ugly Kid Joe.^^
naa sad

GOD BLESS DAVAO!

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

Malaysian, Davao companies to go into joint venture for jathropa plantation
Walter I. Balane / MindaNews
Wednesday, 24 October 2007 10:33

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 Oct) -- A Malaysian and a Davao-based company are set to enter into a multimillion joint venture agreement to produce biodiesel fuel from jathropa (tuba-tuba), an official of the local firm said in the sidelines of the BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area investment forum Tuesday. Antonio Vergara, president of the Davao City Multi-Culture Development Corporation, said they have scheduled agreement signing in December and would proceed with planting operations in January 2008. He said the state-owned Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Sabah Sdn Bhd would take charge of providing equipment and financing while the local firm on plantation expertise in the 60-40 ownership joint venture. Vergara, a former city councilor, said they have an initial capitalization of P35 million for a 1,000-hectare plantation.

He said the joint venture would plant jathropa to an area covering at least 60,000 hectares in the Marilog and Paquibato districts in upland Davao City. Vergara, in the business matching meeting with Rose Pun, the Malaysian firm's representative for sales, said they are targetting at least 269,000 hectares of plantations in the Southeastern Mindanao region. He said if the Malaysian firm could put up the refinery complex to process jathropa biodiesel fuel, they will initially produce 160,000 liters per hectare per year.He said a feasibility study on the proposed Marilog and Paquibato plantations showed they could provide employment to two to three local residents per hectare to tend to the plantation, or at least 120,000 people. He said, however, he could not reveal more details of the project.

The plantation would be located at the 1,000-hectare (IFMA) Industrial Forest Management Agreement area in Malicongcong, Paquibato district. Vergara vouched for jathropa as a forest tree, which he said could be used in the government-led reforestation projects. He denied reports about jathropa's alleged questionable biodiesel quality, citing extracts from some varieties produce only 15 percent oil. He said they are using a native jathropa variety called "hanga" which has been found to be a "good source" of oil. He said many Mindanawons still laugh at the idea of jathropa as a source of biodiesel and as a viable business.But he said with the meeting it is clear how fuel firms consider the potentials of jathropa.Vergara said pre-blended jathropa biodiesel could sell at P30 per liter in the market, which he said should help bring down the cost of transportation by providing an alternative fuel.

He said they are already making money with jathropa seedlings by selling to the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) and other smaller outfits who are going into the jathropa business. He said they are not selling to the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) because it is allegedly buying jathropa seeds at a lower price, P3.50 per kilo. He said it is usually P5.He said they would consolidate smaller suppliers in the region to get the right volume of supply. Vergara said he also met with representatives from the United Kingdom-based MCC Capital Projects Limited, which was introduced later by the Mindanao Business Council as an alternative source of funds for local projects. He said he expected fast growth for the industry in the coming years. It takes six to eight months from planting, to harvest jathropa seeds for processing.

The Philippine Biodiesel Act was enacted into law to help cut down dependence on fossil-fuel sourced fuel. Along with coco biodiesel and ethanol, jathropa is among the biodiesel sources already picking up among farmers and businessmen.

Asian Spirit Plans To Expand Network, Buys More Aircraft

MANILA, Oct 23 Asia Pulse - Philippine carrier Asian Spirit plans to expand its local and regional network.

Butch Rodriguez, Asian Spirit vice president, said that the company is set to acquire two McDonnell Douglas (MD) 83 aircraft under a lease agreement and expects their delivery in three months. ADVERTISEMENT

It will also acquire a 100-seater British Aerospace 146 jet before November to add to its fleet - a 40-seater CN235a; 50-seater De Havilland Dash7s of Canada; 19-seater LET410s; 60-seater YS-11s; 70-seater British Aerospace Advanced Turbo Prop and an 83-seater British Aerospace 146 jet from the United Kingdom, Rodriguez said.

"The new aircraft will fly to Palau, Korea, and domestic destinations," Rodriguez said.

Currently, Asian Spirit flies to Incheon, South Korea, via Palau, Davao, and Kalibo.

Asian Spirit serves destinations and routes not served by other planes in Antique, Batanes, Busuanga, Boracay, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, San Jose in Mindoro, Marinduque, Surigao del Norte/Sur, Catarman, Calbayog, Masbate, Catanduanes, Ormoc, Puerto Princesa, Taytay, Palawan, Dipolog, Tuguegarao, and Manila.

The company obtained its 25-year congressional franchise in March 2003 and its franchise agreement with the government provides for a public offering in five years.

In 2005, the Securities and Exchanged Commission (SEC) approved its application to increase its auhtorized capital stock from P300 million to P1 billion (US$22.8 million).

gud pm davao!!

HIGH VALUE CROPS OF MINDANAO PHILIPPINES' TOP EXPORT PRODUCTS

DAVAO CITY, Oct 23 Asia Pulse - Mindanao supplies the country's top dollar-earning exports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.The DA disclosed that high-value crops such as coconuts and pineapples emerged as the country's top agricultural export products, which grew by P14.8 million (US$336,892) or 1.23 per cent during the first seven months of 2007.DA Undersecretary Berna Romulo-Puyat, who was here last week, revealed that for coconut products, the top performers in terms of growth were desiccated coconut, which grew by 15.2 per cent, and copra meal/cake, by 44.5 per cent.For pineapple products, canned pineapple grew by 29.86 per cent; pineapple juice, by 75.8 per cent; and pineapple concentrates, by 16.14 per cent.

For fisheries exports, the top gainer was tuna, which grew by 42 per cent.A DA report said seaweeds and carageenan showed an increased of 68.2 per cent.On the other hand, the export of abaca fibers increased by 18.36 per cent, while unmanufactured tobacco exports increased by 36 per cent, she added."The export growth figure should be even higher if included are export products that are under the DA but not included by NSO [National Statistics Office] as agro-based products, such as meat exports, which include pork, poultry and beef and dairy products," Puyat said."In fact, for the first half of the year, meat exports rose by as much as 221.33 per cent and dairy products increased by 35.94 per cent," she said.To sustain the growth of other export winners such as bananas and mangos, Puyat said the DA is undertaking a series of intervention measures to meet supply demands for these products.

To meet the export demand for fresh bananas, the undersecretary said the DA office for High Value Commodity Crops (HVCC) is eyeing increased saba production in Cagayan Valley; the Cavite-Batangas-Laguna-Rizal-Quezon growth corridor; the MIMAROPA provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan; and Western Visayas.Puyat said the DA will also provide tissue-culture planting materials to banana growers to help increase production.Tissue-cultured plant laboratories in Calabarzon, MIMAROPA, Bicol and Eastern Visayas will also be rehabilitated through funding from the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF), while raising cardaba production will be pursued through the provision of 2,000 hectares for planting in Samal Island as well as the expansion of plantations in Mindanao, she said.

To improve the quality of mango exports, she said the DA is promoting the practice of bagging this tropical fruit product to prevent diseases; and the use of plastic crates instead of bayongs or kaings to reduce postharvest losses arising from bruises and compaction.She noted that bagging has been shown to increase the proportion of exportable mangos by as much as 90 per cent.Subsidies for bagging materials in Luzon, where the practice is not widely utilized, are used to promote the practice.

Asian Spirit Plans To Expand Network, Buys More Aircraft

MANILA, Oct 23 Asia Pulse - Philippine carrier Asian Spirit plans to expand its local and regional network.

Butch Rodriguez, Asian Spirit vice president, said that the company is set to acquire two McDonnell Douglas (MD) 83 aircraft under a lease agreement and expects their delivery in three months. ADVERTISEMENT

It will also acquire a 100-seater British Aerospace 146 jet before November to add to its fleet - a 40-seater CN235a; 50-seater De Havilland Dash7s of Canada; 19-seater LET410s; 60-seater YS-11s; 70-seater British Aerospace Advanced Turbo Prop and an 83-seater British Aerospace 146 jet from the United Kingdom, Rodriguez said.

"The new aircraft will fly to Palau, Korea, and domestic destinations," Rodriguez said.

Currently, Asian Spirit flies to Incheon, South Korea, via Palau, Davao, and Kalibo.

Asian Spirit serves destinations and routes not served by other planes in Antique, Batanes, Busuanga, Boracay, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, San Jose in Mindoro, Marinduque, Surigao del Norte/Sur, Catarman, Calbayog, Masbate, Catanduanes, Ormoc, Puerto Princesa, Taytay, Palawan, Dipolog, Tuguegarao, and Manila.

The company obtained its 25-year congressional franchise in March 2003 and its franchise agreement with the government provides for a public offering in five years.

In 2005, the Securities and Exchanged Commission (SEC) approved its application to increase its auhtorized capital stock from P300 million to P1 billion (US$22.8 million).
diba ung british airspace model ng uk un ang ginagamit ng asia spirit. un ata ang pinaka silent aircraft existed.

thread 61 na.....:cheers:

wawee dagdag nanaman ang davao thread..

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Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Malaysian, Davao companies to go into joint venture for jathropa plantation (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3114&Itemid=50)
Walter I. Balane / MindaNews
Wednesday, 24 October 2007 10:33


DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 Oct) -- A Malaysian and a Davao-based company are set to enter into a multimillion joint venture agreement to produce biodiesel fuel from jathropa (tuba-tuba), an official of the local firm said in the sidelines of the BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area investment forum Tuesday.

Antonio Vergara, president of the Davao City Multi-Culture Development Corporation, said they have scheduled agreement signing in December and would proceed with planting operations in January 2008.

He said the state-owned Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Sabah Sdn Bhd would take charge of providing equipment and financing while the local firm on plantation expertise in the 60-40 ownership joint venture.

Vergara, a former city councilor, said they have an initial capitalization of P35 million for a 1,000-hectare plantation.

He said the joint venture would plant jathropa to an area covering at least 60,000 hectares in the Marilog and Paquibato districts in upland Davao City.

Vergara, in the business matching meeting with Rose Pun, the Malaysian firm's representative for sales, said they are targetting at least 269,000 hectares of plantations in the Southeastern Mindanao region.

He said if the Malaysian firm could put up the refinery complex to process jathropa biodiesel fuel, they will initially produce 160,000 liters per hectare per year.

He said a feasibility study on the proposed Marilog and Paquibato plantations showed they could provide employment to two to three local residents per hectare to tend to the plantation, or at least 120,000 people.

He said, however, he could not reveal more details of the project.

The plantation would be located at the 1,000-hectare (IFMA) Industrial Forest Management Agreement area in Malicongcong, Paquibato district.

Vergara vouched for jathropa as a forest tree, which he said could be used in the government-led reforestation projects.

He denied reports about jathropa's alleged questionable biodiesel quality, citing extracts from some varieties produce only 15 percent oil. He said they are using a native jathropa variety called "hanga" which has been found to be a "good source" of oil.

He said many Mindanawons still laugh at the idea of jathropa as a source of biodiesel and as a viable business.

But he said with the meeting it is clear how fuel firms consider the potentials of jathropa.

Vergara said pre-blended jathropa biodiesel could sell at P30 per liter in the market, which he said should help bring down the cost of transportation by providing an alternative fuel.

He said they are already making money with jathropa seedlings by selling to the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) and other smaller outfits who are going into the jathropa business.

He said they are not selling to the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) because it is allegedly buying jathropa seeds at a lower price, P3.50 per kilo. He said it is usually P5.


He said they would consolidate smaller suppliers in the region to get the right volume of supply.

Vergara said he also met with representatives from the United Kingdom-based MCC Capital Projects Limited, which was introduced later by the Mindanao Business Council as an alternative source of funds for local projects.

He said he expected fast growth for the industry in the coming years. It takes six to eight months from planting, to harvest jathropa seeds for processing.

The Philippine Biodiesel Act was enacted into law to help cut down dependence on fossil-fuel sourced fuel. Along with coco biodiesel and ethanol, jathropa is among the biodiesel sources already picking up among farmers and businessmen.

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DAVAO CITY -- Delegates to the 1st BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area investment conference watch how a bangus is deboned by a technician of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao City Oct. 23, 2007.

Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Direct international bonds, new funding source for LGUs? (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3115&Itemid=50)
Walter I. Balane / MindaNews
Wednesday, 24 October 2007 10:34


DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 Oct) – Local governments need not worry about where to source funding for income-generating projects, an official of the Mindanao Business Council said in a press conference marking the end of the two-day BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) investment conference Tuesday. Vicente Lao, MinBC chair, announced an emerging scheme how local government units, who play a crucial role in helping improve the business climate, could access funds.

"You will be surprised how international financing works and what available sources of funds local government could access," he said.

Lao was referring to the floating of municipal bonds to international financing organizations, which he said is now available to LGUs without jeopardizing their internal revenue allotment (IRA).

He cited the United Kingdom-based MCC Capital Projects Ltd., which is one of international finance organizations present at the first ever private-sector led investment conference in the EAGA sub-regional grouping.

The business leader said LGUs need not be at the mercy of the national government in accessing funds coursed by Official Development Aid (ODA). He said ODA funds are accessed by government to government.

"LGUs could now go directly to the funding source," he said.

He clarified that international finance outfits could provide hassle-free funding but only to LGUs who provide a viable or feasible project.

Lao describe the scheme as preparing projects that would "pay for itself" , which sometimes does not require money from the LGUs to bankroll.

He said international finance institutions could directly extend financing to projects.

He said LGUs, who are called by the Local Government Code of 1991 to perform as corporations, should go to business to supplement its IRA.

He said the IRA is very limiting and that LGUs should create projects that generate income for the local coffers.

Lao vowed MinBC would provide technical assistance to LGUs in accessing the financial scheme.

Lao was jubilant in talking to reporters at the press conference Tuesday in what he said as "very exciting two days" for the investment conference at The Marco Polo.

He cited the role of the academe for opening up to the business sector, which helped turn the pioneering event successful.

He said 45 project proposals were pushed in business matching and another 21 projects for technical assistance.

He said the proposals would be endorsed to the BIMP-EAGA Senior Officials Meeting and the Ministers Meeting this week.

Lao said it is still mining that became "star" of the investment conference with a lot of queries on the island's mineral resources.

Peace Process Adviser Jesus Dureza, who is the Signing Minister for the Philippines in the BIMP-EAGA, described the conference as a "new surge in BIMP-EAGA fueled by the private sector."

He said the proposals need to go through the higher level meetings as there are those who need government interventions.

The Second BIMP-EAGA Chief Ministers, Governors, and Heads of Local Government Forum is currently being held in Koronadal, South Cotabato where greater LGU role in development in the sub-regional grouping is sought.

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The Mindanao business agenda (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18353)
By Ms. Joji Ilagan Bian

THE business sector is one of the main components in the development of an area considering its gargantuan role of providing capital and human resources.

In Mindanao, most often than not, the business sector is a key partner of government in providing policy directions in order to achieve not just peace but also economic stability which people of Mindanao have been dreaming about.

During the 16th Mindanao Business Conference, the business sector and the chambers of commerce submitted to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry the Mindanao Business Agenda which will be submitted to Pres. Gloria Arroyo during this year’s Philippine Business Conference.

PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

In that 12-point resolution, the top priority still is how to achieve peace. The business sector said there must be a mechanism to “ensure effective and rapid implementation of peace and development programs in Mindanao and fast track the final resolution of peace agreement between the Phil. Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front(MILF).

It aptly pointed out that government, “in coordination with the private sector, must expedite and ensure effective implementation of peace and development programs in predominantly Muslim and poor areas.”

It also urged the government to continue its strategies in bringing peace and development to “strategic areas” by persuading business leaders to match them with possible investors who are willing to pour their capital in these areas.

The business sector also pushed for more public investments in areas hounded by conflicts, particularly in restoring damaged infrastructure facilities and continuing the setting of other vital infrastructure facilities in Mindanao.

MORE FUNDS FOR MINDANAO

The second point is for government to “accelerate infrastructure development through increased budgetary allocations and efficient use of resources.” The business sector wants that key government agencies like the Departments of Transportation and Communications, Public Works and Highway, and Agriculture should “ensure a 30 percent allocation of their annual appropriations from 2008 to 2010 as legacy infrastructure investment of the Arroyo Administration to Mindanao.”

It lamented however, that the DOTC “has only allotted Php0.94 billion for Mindanao in the proposed 2008 budget, which is equivalent to five percent only of the total DOTC budget in 2008.”

The appeal for more budget for Mindanao has continued to fall on deaf ears despite attempts both by Mindanao leaders and some top national government leaders for the national government to set aside funds that is equitably the share of Mindanao in the national budget pie.

I hope that at this time, the national government will realize how important investing in Mindanao is to the general development picture of the country. These key government offices should realize that no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who assured Mindanao that it will get at least 30 percent of the national budget during her state-of-the-nation address in July.

STRENGTHENING

ICT CAPITAL

The third top point in the agenda is for both government and the private to join hands in accelerating “the establishment of a reliable and sufficient Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure for Mindanao.”

It pointed out that the national government must cancel its controversial agreement with China on the setting up of the National BroadBand Network and instead replace this with the build-operate-transfer projects with the government preparing the pre-feasibility study and select a private entity that will implement it.

The business sector also wants that the Commission on Information and Communications Technology should persuade the telecommunications companies to reduce cost of broadband in key Mindanao cities and for local government units in these cities to fast-track the approval of the establishment of information technology parks.

These local government units should also partner with their respective chambers of commerce in promoting investments in the industry by providing sound incentives to would-be investors to persuade them to invest.

(Joji Ilagan Bian is a strong and respected advocate for the development of the island. She is Chair of Joji Ilagan Foundation , Phil. Call Centers Alliance, Mindanao Tech Voc Schools Association; Mindanao Rep, Export Development Council. Email comments jojibian2@yahoo.com)

Lifestyle Article
UM PESO Wins National Award (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18350)

The University of Mindanao Public Employment Service Office (PESO) was awarded Outstanding PESO in the country for Non-Government Organization/State Universities and Colleges Category. The recognition was held during the 7th PESO National Congress’s Gabi ng Parangal at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City last October 17, 2007. Mr. Reynaldo Castro, Director for External Relations of UM and PESO Manager received the award from DOLE Assistant Secretary Atty. Lourdes Transmonte and Bureau of Local Employment Director Atty. Jalillo De La Torre. UM-PESO had bested other finalists from different regions in the country including the University of the Cordilleras, Notre Dame of Kidapawan and the University of the Visayas.

Criteria for the award includes implementation in the employment facilitation program of the government like job solicitations, job referrals and job placement; conduct of job fairs; career guidance and employment seminars and trainings; implementation of the Philjobnet—the online job matching program of the government; and the Special Program of Employment for Students. UM-PESO has annual job solicitations of more than 7,300 and referred qualified applicants of more than 1,900. It has organized the most attended job fairs in the region with a placement rate of 800 to 1000 applicants.

UM-PESO has been awarded for more than five years by the DOLE Regional Office Outstanding PESO in the region including special citations for best implementation in the conduct of job fair and career guidance. Further, Tagum City PESO was awarded Outstanding PESO in the component city category while DOLE-Region XI bagged the award for the Best Implementation of Philjobnet.

Lifestyle Article
UM PESO Wins National Award (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18350)

The University of Mindanao Public Employment Service Office (PESO) was awarded Outstanding PESO in the country for Non-Government Organization/State Universities and Colleges Category. The recognition was held during the 7th PESO National Congress’s Gabi ng Parangal at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City last October 17, 2007. Mr. Reynaldo Castro, Director for External Relations of UM and PESO Manager received the award from DOLE Assistant Secretary Atty. Lourdes Transmonte and Bureau of Local Employment Director Atty. Jalillo De La Torre. UM-PESO had bested other finalists from different regions in the country including the University of the Cordilleras, Notre Dame of Kidapawan and the University of the Visayas.

Criteria for the award includes implementation in the employment facilitation program of the government like job solicitations, job referrals and job placement; conduct of job fairs; career guidance and employment seminars and trainings; implementation of the Philjobnet—the online job matching program of the government; and the Special Program of Employment for Students. UM-PESO has annual job solicitations of more than 7,300 and referred qualified applicants of more than 1,900. It has organized the most attended job fairs in the region with a placement rate of 800 to 1000 applicants.

UM-PESO has been awarded for more than five years by the DOLE Regional Office Outstanding PESO in the region including special citations for best implementation in the conduct of job fair and career guidance. Further, Tagum City PESO was awarded Outstanding PESO in the component city category while DOLE-Region XI bagged the award for the Best Implementation of Philjobnet.

Hallopalooza at Café Marco

It’s time to raid your closets once more as Marco Polo Davao gives you the best Halloween in town. Café Marco transforms into a Haunted House filled with surprises, a grand buffet and special Halloween treats with endless servings of Vampire Soup with Guts and Red Kidney, Chopped Fingers and Casper Pillows, Crazy Barbecued Bat Wings, Frankenstein Head Ice Cream and many more.

Scary Skeleton band takes over the floor while kids in costumes go trick-or-treating at the special Havaianas booth and many more. Big prizes await the best in costume. It’s definitely no fun to stay at home this time and miss out on these fabulous giveaways.

Hurry! Beat the line and get your name on the list. Registration starts at 5:30 PM.

For inquiries and reservations, please call 221 0889 local 7222.

Teach rural areas with basics of ICT first, say
By Rizalene P. Acac

PEOPLE in the rural areas must be first taught of the basics of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) before connectivity could be worked on, a local player in the sector said.

Andre Fournier, conference chair of the on-going joint 6th Mindanao Information, Communications and Technology Congress and 1st Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines ICT Conference, said Internet access or telecommunications might be underutilized if the end-users are not adept with it.

“We should educate them and make them have a demand for it,” he said, adding that the connectivity might only be reduced to non-beneficial assets.

Fournier added the accessibility will not also be sustained if there is no existing economic activity in an area.

Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III, Chairman of the Commission on Information, Communications and Technology (CICT), said the big disparity in the connectivity of rural and urban areas is apparent.

Chua said addressing this problem is dependent on the investment of telecommunication companies, most of them wary of investing in far-flung areas due to the risks that they have to face.

Monchito Ibrahim, a commissioner of the agency, said ICT Superhighway has long been established in Mindanao but it remains underutilized.

“The growth potentials for Mindanao is there. But we could not force telecommunication to go remote areas because of profit objectives. They would say that why should we invest there nga wala may mugamit (when no one would use it),” he said.

He said there are fewer investments for feeder roads which lead to far-flung communities.

Roxas-Chua, who was appointed just at the start of the month, said the government and the telecommunications companies have started discussing the issue, although he refused to give details of the negotiations.

“CICT and DOTC (Department of Transportation and Communications) are working with the telecommunications companies to balance investment decision that would redound to the benefit of the citizens,” he said.

He said the aborted National Broadband Network deal would have been the answer to the connectivity of the far-flung municipalities. He said the CICT was tasked to create a feasibility study on the deal.

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‘Octoberfist’ Moo Duk Kwan Goodwill tourney set
By Jon Develos

The Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do Tang Soo Do Goodwill Inter-Club tournament is all set to kick off this Saturday, October 27 at the Gaisano South Citimall Entertainment Center.

The tournament dubbed as “Oktoberfist” hosted by Metro Lifestyle and Beefit Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do clubs is expecting some 70 youth entries.

According to Metro Lifestyle and Beefit Gym and Aerobics MDK head instructor Nell Jone Astudillo, entries from the KATMA MDK Tang Soo Do Club at the Matina Centerpoint and the Golden Knights MDK club of Tagum are also expected to see action in the tournament which is open to kids 13 years-old and below in this affair.

“This is in line with the celebration of children’s month,” he said.

Philippine Moo Duk Kwan rules will be applied in this tournament which will start at 1 p.m. It will have a single elimination round format with two minutes for each bout. The championship round will have a duration of three minutes per bout.

Participants will be using body armor, headgear, arm and shin guards to ensure their safety. A registration fee of P150 per entry will be charged which includes a personalized bag tag with the Moo Duk Kwan logo and the logo of the club that the participant belongs to.

The weigh in and verification of entry forms will be held at the Beefit Gym MTS followed by the orientation and pairing and the officials’, coaches’ and blackbelts’ meeting on October 26 from 5-9 pm.

Trophies will be at stake for the champions while medals will be presented to the 1st and 2nd runners-up.

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The economic centre of the Philippines in Mindanao, the show window of the island to the world.

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The largest economy by metropolitan benchmark, it serves as the hub of travel and tourism to spokes of cities and provinces across Mindanao.

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Physical Infrastructure
The presence of basic infrastructure within the City such as airport, seaports, roads, bridges, and telecommunications has sustained the economic growth in the last 10 years.

Due to the City’s unprecedented growth, a clamor for higher capacity infrastructures resulted to a number of modernization projects now ongoing to meet the demands of the new millennium.

Airport
The Davao International Airport is the busiest airport in Southern Philippines. Expansion and modernization began in 1998. Today, the DIA has begun accommodating wider-bodied jets such as Boeing 747’s.

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Infrastructure
Construction of more roads and bridges are also underway. The construction of the City’s third major road - the Buhangin underpass was completed in the 1st quarter of 2003.

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Agdao Flyover and Approaches

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Buhangin Vehicular Underpass

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Central 911 adapted the concept of 911 that originated in the United States of America. They did not only adapt the concept but the call numbers 911 as well. It is the brainchild of the City Mayor Honorable Rodrigo R. Duterte as part of his peace and order program.

Launched in partnership with the Davao Light and Power Company, whose software – the Electronic Computer Aided Dispatch system or ECAD enables a functional system of saving lives.



One of Asia's most modern traffic light control systems at work at this ultra busy intersection


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The first phase of the Traffic Management and Computerization Scheme has been implemented in 2006. Davao City is ranked no. 5 among cities in Asia with better traffic flow based on vehicles per kilometer of city road.

Seaports
Presently, there are 2 government seaports (the Sasa Wharf and the Sta. Ana Pier) and 9 privately owned ports. The City Government is currently in the process of taking over the management of the seaports to modernize facilities and expand capacity.

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In addition, the city has a fish port called the Toril Fish Port Complex to accommodate small and large-scale fishing activities as well as provide among others cold-storage facilities.


Centre of Education
The City is considered the Center for Learning and Education in the Mindanao Island. Currently, it has 374 elementary schools, 107 secondary schools, and 49 colleges and universities. Host to the islands finest schools and premier university.

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Ateneo de Davao University-one of Davao's premier centres of education in the Island that cater to the whole of Asia

Centre for Health

There are about 31 hospitals with a total of 1,763 beds in Davao City. Very affordable medical services are made available to poor residents through the Davao Medical Center, which has the most number of hospitals beds at 400.

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Davao's modern and advanced healthcare facilities cater to patients in the whole Mindanao Island and BIMP-EAGA

Financial Centre

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Currently, there are around 141 banks (including branches), 37 financing companies, and 466lending firms operating in the city. These can handle financial/monetary transactions from the most basic to the most complicated.


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Industrial activity of Davao City is largely concentrated in the north district

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DAVAO HAS THE INGREDIENTS FOR AN EXQUISITE COSMOPOLITAN LIVING

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Experience the wonders of Davao that begin with a warm and gracious welcome the moment you arrive in the real City in Bloom. It continues with a splendor found from the highlands of Mt. Apo to the islands of Samal, packed with awesome natural wonders and stunning geography all in one destination.

Cradled in a setting amidst the natural wonders of the islands and the highlands, Davao's diverse sights and sounds are highly credited to the vibrant mosaic of rich immigrant and indigenous cultures dominantly evident in its arts, festivities, literature and culinary works showcasing the rustic, urban and urbane charm this side of the archipelago.

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Cosmopolitan life has never been this better in this premier city of the south. With world-class facilities and services which the city offers, Davao is now the favored convention destination in the country for its proximity to leisure destinations and ready availability of recreational facilities that can facilitate in mixing business with pleasure.

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Leisure activities runs from both sides of the spectrum: from snorkeling in the coral gardens of the islands to conquering the majestic Mt. Apo, breakfast by the gulf at sunrise to bar-hopping and disco-dancing 'til dawn, to sipping local coffee in a downtown pub to a feast of grilled delights. These are but a strand in the city's kaleidoscopic weave in its boundless choices of lifestyles and activities. Tranquility amid urban bustles, the metropolitan's flurry balanced with nature's serenity.



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With an aggressive private sector assisting the government in the development of the city, Davao was able to nab prestigious awards and recognition for their efforts, such as being constantly acclaimed as one of Asia's most livable cities by the Asiaweek Magazine; bagging the best city police office in the country, a testimony of the city's effort in ensuring peace and order; consistently on the top of the list of the annual search for the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines; and the prestigious Destination of the Year honor given by the Kalakbay Awards (National Tourism Awards). Davao is also proud to have the second best source of potable water in the world according to the World Health Organization, assuring guests of good health while staying in the city. Davao is also the most competitive metro city in the Philippines for consecutive surveys (AIM 2003 and 2005).

Davao City, the undisputed center of trade, convention and tourism in Mindanao, is indeed booming and blooming as it continues its aim in becoming the prime destination for tourism and investments in the Philippines, the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Philippines-Malaysia East ASEAN Growth Area) and the Asia-Pacific region.

With its unique and inviting cultures, Davao is not only about the beautiful sights and exciting natural wonders, its about the people you'll meet and the friends you'll make. So, what are you waiting for?

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable stay in the country's southern gateway to Asia and the rest of the world: Davao City, the City in Bloom!

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Why Davao?

DAVAO, the city of blooms from islands to highlands.

Indeed, Davao City is blooming and booming. Investments in terms of total capitalization of businesses continued to surge from only P62 billion in 2000 to P69 billion in 2001, P80 billion in 2002, P84 billion in 2003, and to P118.5 billion in 2004. The sharp growth was evident in the city's tourism, construction, agriculture, and export sectors.

Tourist arrivals based on air passenger traffic and hotel occupancy volume have been increasing since 2000. Davao City's tourism receipts as of the first semester of 2005 amounted to P5.22 billion, up 13 percent from P4.62 billion in the first half of 2004.

Also, this city has recorded an unprecedented increase in the value of private building construction, hitting P7.4 billion in 2004 from only P773 million in 2001.

So did exports, rising to $993 million in 2004 from $848 million in 2003 and $738 million in 2002, with the balance of trade further widening in Davao City's favor.

"These figures are making Davao City even more attractive to tourists, many of whom are corporate executives and entrepreneurs on vacation who can't ignore a business opportunity when they see one," said ATF 2006 secretary general Daniel Corpuz, executive director of Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp.

Davao is the capital of the Southern Mindanao region and one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, spanning 244,000 hectares. This sprawling metropolis has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub of Southern Philippines.

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Citing Davao City as the next pillar of Philippine tourism, Tourism Secretary Robert Ace Durano said it was President Arroyo's personal choice as the venue for ATF 2006.

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The 25th ATF is expected to significantly boost Davao's economy and prop up investor confidence in the region and the rest of the Philippines.

Tourism had contributed substantially to Mindanao's expanding economy, posting growth of 4.4 percent in 2002 and 4.5 percent in 2003 and consistently accounting for about nine million of national employment.

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There have been remarkable increments in the region's air and sea transport volumes, both passengers and cargo, because of increased tourism activities particularly in Southern and Northern Mindanao, which posted more than 1.2 million foreign and domestic tourists. The international airport in Southern Mindanao's tourism and investment hub recorded around 1.4 million incoming and outgoing passengers in 2004, while hotel occupancy rates posted a 6.5-percent increase in the January-June 2005 from the year-earlier level.

The impact of these developments can be felt throughout the region's economic landscape, especially in the food, transport, hotel, resort, entertainment, recreation, retailing, and services sectors.




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Davao's Achievements and Awards

Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines, 2001, 2003, 2005
The Asian Institute of Management has conducted an assessment of the leading Cities in the country using indicators such as quality of life, cost of doing business, dynamism of the local economy, infrastructure, linkages and accessibility, and quality of workforce in the years 2001, 2003, and 2005 (No survey was done in 2002 and 2004) and Davao City topped the rankings in 2001 and 2005 and placed 3rd in 2003.

Most Livable City in the Philippines
Based on annual surveys made by Asiaweek on the 40 Best Cities in Asia, Davao City has consistently made it to the Top 20 for four consecutive years (1996-1999). In the survey of livability, Davao City rated high in the following categories:

2nd in the least number of criminal cases per 10,000 at 0.8
5th in lesser vehicles per km of city road at 46 vehicles/km
6th in the ratio of house price to income at 6.18
14th in lesser volume of suspended particles in the air at 98 ?g/m³
14th in value of state education spending per capita/$ at 410.80

Davao garnered 56 points and ranked 18th. Cebu got 54 points and ranked19th while Manila was in a freefall with 49 points down at 25th.

This statistics mean that Davao City has become the Most Livable City in the Philippines. If the survey, which is independently done by Asiaweek, becomes a basis, it could be said that Davao has maintained its quality of livability as a city and is in fact improving on it.

Destination of the Year, 1997 Kalakbay Awards
1997 was supposed to be the banner year of Davao City having earned a lot of distinctions in the national arena. Aside from being chosen as the Destination of the Year by the Kalakbay Awards, tourism facilities within the city were also recognized with the highest honors in their respective categories such as Hotel of the Year for Villa Margarita and Restaurant of the Year for Annies Restaurant.

Most Child-friendly City in the Philippines, 1999, 2000
In the first ever selection of the Most Child-Friendly City in the Philippines, Davao City came out the runaway choice for the top plum owing to its local government’s programs and initiatives directly benefiting its children.

Davao City stood out because it is the first local government unit to have passed a Code specifically designed for the welfare of the children and their rights to services, Protection, and other privileges - this is the Davao City Children’s Welfare Code of 1994.

Aside from the regular social welfare programs being implemented by the City Social Services and Development Office, the local government works closely with non-government agencies that implements programs for children.

The Davao City Government also got high marks because of its implementation of the child welfare and protection programs under the Country Program for Children – UNICEF.

Most Outstanding Regional Peace and Order Council, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005
The quest for peace has become very expensive and very elusive in some isolated parts of Mindanao. However, there is one region where peace has become a price possession that its leaders never want such ideal condition slip out from their hands – the Region XI Peace and Order Council was chosen as the Most Outstanding Regional Peace and Order Council for their unrelenting efforts in maintaining peace and order in Southern Mindanao or Region XI.

Most Peaceful City in East and Southeast Asia, 1998-2005
One of the biggest come-ons of an area is an ideal peace and order condition. The dramatic decrease of crime rate in Davao City is big deal considering that it used to have a very unstable peace and order during the Marcos’ regime that ended in a bloodless revolution in February 1986.

Since then, peace and order has never been more ideal. In fact, it improves year after year thanks to a people who will not let peace slip away like a prized possession.

From a 3-digit crime rate per 10,000 people in 1985, Davao has reached an almost Utopian environment with a monthly crime volume of 0.8 cases per 10,000 persons from 1999 up to 2005. Digging through the records, it would reveal that about 90% of these cases reported are petty crimes that do not in any way threaten the over-all peace and order condition of the city.

Best Police Office in the Country, 1999-2005
Annually, the Philippine National Police conducts an evaluation of the Best Police Offices in the Country. They will be evaluated and ranked according to the ratio of policemen against the population of the area, implementation of programs for maintenance of peace and order, availability of sophisticated equipment and vehicles, the ratio of solved crimes against the total number of crimes reported and the overall safeguarding of the peace and order condition of the area.

2nd place, LGU Literacy Award in the Philippines, 1999
This award is given to local government units that seek to improve literacy within their area through programs that will ensure the establishment of learning institutions even in the most remote rural areas. Davao City ranked a close second in this competition having registered one of the highest literacy rates in the country and in Southeast Asia at 98.05%.

2nd Best City Health Office in the Philippines, 1999
Vaccines, medicines, and clinical and medical services may cost much nowadays. A local government unit should see to it that medical services are affordable if not given for free especially to rural folks and the urban poor. In this area of recognition, the local Government of Davao again ranked a close second in operating a City Health Office that delivers free and or very affordable services to its constituents aside from implementing health programs that focuses on prevention of sickness and illnesses.

The Cleanest and Greenest City in the Philippines, 1999-2005
(Highly urbanized category)
For almost a decade, Davao City ranked Second Cleanest and Greenest City in the Philippines. Visitors cannot but help notice that the city’s roads are indeed clean day and night and the parks are eternally green with trees and ornamentals. But the top plum seems slippery because of an open dumpsite located along its diversion road.

Now, the City is considered the Cleanest and Greenest in the Philippines
(For the highly urbanized category)

Most Outstanding Water Utility in Asia, 1996, 1997, 1998
(Awarded in Singapore to Davao City Water District)
This recognition was given to four water utilities in Asia, and Davao City’s water district is one of them. The Davao City Water District has through the years supplied quality potable water to residents of the city.

The need to deliver quality service is equally complemented by the natural abundance of fresh and potable water supply, which contributes to the quality of life in the City. Around 90% of the City’s water supply is taken from a more than 30 wells while the remaining 10% is treated surface water.

The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has made piped water system available to about 70% of the population. This figure may be surprisingly low for people expecting a highly urbanized city. However, a visit to the City will show that hundreds of natural wells and other natural sources of spring water abound in the City, particularly in areas near the foot of the highest peak in the country, the Mt. Apo.

Davao's Titles and Monikers

Orchid Capital of the Philippines
There are beautifully vivid reasons why Davao is called the “City in Bloom”. Aside from the presence of vast plantations and garden resorts that grow rare and exotic orchids and ornamentals, the City is specifically known among florists all over the world for its famous waling-waling, considered as one of the most beautiful orchids.

The Waling-waling or vanda sanderana grows in natural abundance in its territory, at the foot of Mt. Apo. Orchids just love to grow majestically in the City because of its typhoon-free weather. Add to that the fact that the city has more than 1,000 square kilometers of lush tropical forest (or about 47% of its total land area) that provided an environment conducive for rare plants to thrive and flourish. Another factor is the rich fertile soil of the city that can virtually make every wind-blown seed grow and bear fruit even without the benefit of human intervention. Virtually, all ingredients are present for Davao City to blossom and bloom magically like the waling-waling.

All these factors contributed to the eventual declaration of Davao City as the official “Orchid Capital of the Philippines” as declared by then President Corazon Aquino.

Fruit Basket of the Philippines- the City of Durian burg
The freshest tropical fruits are always ripe for the picking in a City called Fruit Basket of the Philippines. Whether you’ll go for the juiciest watermelon, the sweetest mango, the more succulent pomelo, rambutan, or go subtly fruit ferocious with banana, mangosteen, lanzones, strawberry, pineapple, avocado, langka, buko, or simply settle with a bowl of fresh fruit salad to end the long list, whatever fibrous or juicy fruits you have in mind, you’ll definitely have your fill in Davao City.

Orchards and fruit plantations continually make the city livable if only for its produce of the freshest fruits giving visitors a glimpse of what it would be like in the Garden of Eden with the exotic Durian (the King of the Fruits or the Fruit of the Gods) serving as the fruit of good and evil with its strong aroma (or pungent odor) overpowered by its heavenly taste which you would not want to exchange for anything. Come to the City of Durianburg and partake of the glorious delights of fruits made in the heavenly realms.

Home of the Great Bird of Asia –Soaring high in the new millennium
No one in the early 80’s would have thought that Davao, like its symbol and icon- the Philippine eagle, would soar to new heights in the new millennium.

No one ever thought too that the mighty Philippine Eagle (pithecophaga jefferyi) considered as the 2nd largest eagle in the world and threaten for extinction as early as the 70’s, would have survived the onslaught of denudation and other factors that continually threaten its natural habitat – the forest.

Thanks mainly to joint efforts of concern government and non-government organizations, captive breeding of this great bird of Asia has resulted to the birth of more than a dozen eagles (hatched in captivity) and we have welcomed the new millennium with them still lording the skies over the forest and vegetation around Mt. Apo.

The Philippine Eagle is a faithful mate. It has been observed that this bird usually prefers a monogamous lifestyle. It usually builds its nest on towering tropical trees about 80 feet above the ground (sufficient enough for it to have a good view over its territory).

Philippine Eagles breed between August and January, do aerial courtships and mate in or near their nest. The female lays one egg every two years and both parents alternately incubate the egg for about 60 days until it hatches. The eaglet fledges within 150 days and becomes independent at 18 months at which time the parents drive it out of their 60 to 100 kilometer radius territories.

With its habitat dwindling due to illegal logging, the Philippine Eagle Foundation, Inc. was organized in 1987 to implement programs such as captive breeding management, field research, community-based enterprise development, and conservation education.

Convention Center of the Philippine South
With more convention and exhibition centers being established that have complemented other excellent tourism facilities, Davao City has steadily positioned itself as the Convention Center of the Philippine South in the 21st century.

Since 1990, it has steadily become the preferred destination for conventions and conferences. This could be attributed to the ever changing and ever improving economic and tourism landscape of the city, which attracted organizers to conduct major conventions here instead of proverbial settings like Manila or Cebu.

Modern, sophisticated, and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for conventions and conferences are now readily available. This is equally complemented by the establishment of new first class hotels and mountain resorts bringing the number of hotel rooms from around 500 in 1980 to over 2,500 in 1999. Yet, the demand for more hotel rooms is projected to increase now that the City has more tourism products, services, and facilities to offer.

Gateway to the East ASEAN
Davao City, the birthplace of the East ASEAN Growth Area (or EAGA), is also your gateway to this emerging polygon of power. The EAGA was formed mainly because the areas that comprised it (Mindanao and Palawan for the Philippines, Brunei, Manado and North Sulawesi of Indonesia, and Sabah for Malaysia) used to be a trading bloc during the 12th century up to the 15th century where people enjoyed borderless economies with barter trading as the most common economic practice. Centuries of colonialism, imperialism and the establishment of governments within the chain of islands halted the exchanges.

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In 1994, government representatives and businessmen from these areas have gathered together in Davao City for the biggest convention ever held in the region to formally signal the birth of the newest trading bloc in Asia, the BIMP-EAGA. In the heart of this formation is Davao City, which paved the way for the re-establishment of cooperation between the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to advance the free movement of people, goods, services, and improve cultural and economic ties within the said sub-regional trade bloc.

Through these developments, direct air and sea linkages to the islands have been established making Davao City your gateway to the East ASEAN growth area.

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DAVAO GEARS UP FOR THE FUTURE


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A PLACE WHERE BUSINESS & LEISURE BLEND WELL.

FEATURES

* 25-20-15-10 Meters Wide Cemented Roads
* Concerete Curbs & Gutters
* Paved Sidewalks
* Underground Drainage System
* Centralized Water System
* Electrical System

Davao Riverfront is right in the midst of it all. Located on Ma-a Diversion Road, Davao City, it is just a short drive away from the airport and the city proper. It's also near the city's premier schools such as Ateneo de Davao, Philippine Women's College and Colegio de San Ignacio, as well as hospitals, duty-free shops, casinos, shopping malls, championship golf courses, and other centers of business and leisure.

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Good morning all...weeeeeeeeeeeeee ang daming conventions now in Davao! International and island wide! :okay:


Yeah, Davao is all agog with conventions both local and international in scope.. :applause:

Philippines: Davao Has World's Most Modern Airport
October 24, 2007 14:21 PM
Malaysia National News Agency (http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_world.php?id=291760)

DAVAO CITY, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- "Even if you have a crippled aircraft with one engine flying while trying to land in the middle of a strong typhoon, you can still land safely at your Davao international airport," says William D. Krelle, 76, an Australian engineer.

Krelle, one of the foreign engineering consultants who helped built the Davao International Airport in 1995, said this airport here in the south is "undoubtedly the safest airport in the world" and was surprised to learn that very few people know this fact.

"Without any doubt, I can say now that the Davao International Airport is the most modern airport in the world---it's far better than Hong Kong airport," the Philippines news agency (PNA) reported Wednesday quoting Krelle as saying.

Krelle, who now runs seafood's export company in Davao with Filipino partners and commutes regularly between Davao and Darwin, Northern Territory and Melbourne, Australia using a long flight route that takes him to Singapore and Manila for two days before reaching Davao.

What made the Davao airport "the world's most modern airport" according to Krelle, are the new modern landing facilities and state-of-the-art computerised equipment installed by a Norwegian airport systems engineer that are used today by some of the world's biggest airports.

Krelle explained that the unusual mound that curves upward in the middle of the Davao runway is a deliberate engineering design that helps propel an aircraft into the air during take-off and also helps an aircraft land smoothly.

The length of the Davao airport's runway at 3,300 meters is also at par with the lengths of the country's international airports as Mactan at 3300 meters, Clark airbase at 3200 meters and Manila (Ninoy) international airport at 3700 meters, almost the same as the General Santos international airport runway.

-- BERNAMA

wow! thread 61 na! :cheers:


Wednesday, 24 October 2007

Malaysian, Davao companies to go into joint venture for jathropa plantation
Walter I. Balane / MindaNews
Wednesday, 24 October 2007 10:33

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 Oct) -- A Malaysian and a Davao-based company are set to enter into a multimillion joint venture agreement to produce biodiesel fuel from jathropa (tuba-tuba), an official of the local firm said in the sidelines of the BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area investment forum Tuesday.
Antonio Vergara, president of the Davao City Multi-Culture Development Corporation, said they have scheduled agreement signing in December and would proceed with planting operations in January 2008.

He said the state-owned Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Sabah Sdn Bhd would take charge of providing equipment and financing while the local firm on plantation expertise in the 60-40 ownership joint venture.

Vergara, a former city councilor, said they have an initial capitalization of P35 million for a 1,000-hectare plantation.

He said the joint venture would plant jathropa to an area covering at least 60,000 hectares in the Marilog and Paquibato districts in upland Davao City.

Vergara, in the business matching meeting with Rose Pun, the Malaysian firm's representative for sales, said they are targetting at least 269,000 hectares of plantations in the Southeastern Mindanao region.

He said if the Malaysian firm could put up the refinery complex to process jathropa biodiesel fuel, they will initially produce 160,000 liters per hectare per year.

He said a feasibility study on the proposed Marilog and Paquibato plantations showed they could provide employment to two to three local residents per hectare to tend to the plantation, or at least 120,000 people.

He said, however, he could not reveal more details of the project.

The plantation would be located at the 1,000-hectare (IFMA) Industrial Forest Management Agreement area in Malicongcong, Paquibato district.

Vergara vouched for jathropa as a forest tree, which he said could be used in the government-led reforestation projects.

He denied reports about jathropa's alleged questionable biodiesel quality, citing extracts from some varieties produce only 15 percent oil. He said they are using a native jathropa variety called "hanga" which has been found to be a "good source" of oil.

He said many Mindanawons still laugh at the idea of jathropa as a source of biodiesel and as a viable business.

But he said with the meeting it is clear how fuel firms consider the potentials of jathropa.

Vergara said pre-blended jathropa biodiesel could sell at P30 per liter in the market, which he said should help bring down the cost of transportation by providing an alternative fuel.

He said they are already making money with jathropa seedlings by selling to the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) and other smaller outfits who are going into the jathropa business.

He said they are not selling to the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) because it is allegedly buying jathropa seeds at a lower price, P3.50 per kilo. He said it is usually P5.


He said they would consolidate smaller suppliers in the region to get the right volume of supply.

Vergara said he also met with representatives from the United Kingdom-based MCC Capital Projects Limited, which was introduced later by the Mindanao Business Council as an alternative source of funds for local projects.


He said he expected fast growth for the industry in the coming years. It takes six to eight months from planting, to harvest jathropa seeds for processing.

The Philippine Biodiesel Act was enacted into law to help cut down dependence on fossil-fuel sourced fuel. Along with coco biodiesel and ethanol, jathropa is among the biodiesel sources already picking up among farmers and businessmen.

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:cheers: very good news! clean fuel and employs 120,000 people , a win-win venutre!

:cheers: very good news! clean fuel and employs 120,000 a win-win venutre!
He said he expected fast growth for the industry in the coming years. It takes six to eight months from planting, to harvest jathropa seeds for processing.

The Philippine Biodiesel Act was enacted into law to help cut down dependence on fossil-fuel sourced fuel. Along with coco biodiesel and ethanol, jathropa is among the biodiesel sources already picking up among farmers and businessmen.

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Davao - Urbanity, Artistry, and Natures Beauty - in ONE!

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hehe libre kung sa mga parentes man magstay pero hassle (but I let my kids stay with their cousins kay mas masaya man sila) I try all the hotels, halos lahat na try ko na , best bet for me still Casa Let or kung nagtipid talaga Regency!

from mtapostandard: why did you post this after post#977 shakeira?

what do you mean?

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hehehehehe goodnight my davao! toink

tama diay i passed by jacinto ext kania....naay U/C sa likod ng metro lifestyle.

hehehehe unsa daw ni? kinsa nakablo? lol

la man guy nakabutang kung unsa.....

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hahay ang linis ng davao!!!! dis is san pedro street, davao city.!

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tama diay i passed by jacinto ext kania....naay U/C sa likod ng metro lifestyle.

hehehehe unsa daw ni? kinsa nakablo? lol

la man guy nakabutang kung unsa.....

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mura man na sya og balay! ehehhehehe

hahay ang linis ng davao!!!! dis is san pedro street, davao city.!

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Malinis...organized....at colorful pa! :) weeeeeee

^^toink... hahaha balay na sa mga trabahante bai teej. fenced ang whole lot unya naay dinosaur....aw backhoe diay sa sulod. lol....

duha diay ka jollibee sa san pedro? hehehehe karon rako kabalo. luoya nako uy...

naa napod diay jo's chicken sa san pedro., naa sa lakitan plaza... nice ila place.. ako picturan ugma. toink

A friend of mine said Metro Lifestyle is expanding. The gym component of the complex is always filled to the brims and so expansion is a must.

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The 6th Mindanao ICT Congress and 1st BIMP-Eaga ICT Conference open in Davao City Tuesday, with Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III, head of ICT Commission, as guest speaker. The two events were held at the Exhibition Center, NCCC Mall of Davao. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

duha diay ka jollibee sa san pedro? hehehehe karon rako kabalo. luoya nako uy...

naa napod diay jo's chicken sa san pedro., naa sa lakitan plaza... nice ila place.. ako picturan ugma. toink

Duha ka jollibee? ang isa kay sa Lachmi mall..ang other one, asa?

A friend of mine said Metro Lifestyle is expanding. The gym component of the complex is always filled to the brims and so expansion is a must.

yey! expansion here and there..... :banana: this is a good sign sa econ ng davao!

Thursday, October 25, 2007
BIMP-iCon saves Mindanao railway
By Joy Romares-Sevilla and Aurelio Peña of PhilPress Features

THE staging of the two-day BIMP-Eaga Investment Conference (BIMP-iCon) in Davao City, which ended Tuesday afternoon, saved the Mindanao Railway Project from being swept into the dustbin.

The long-delayed implementation of the project, that will link economic growth centers in Mindanao, was among 21 project proposals discussed at BIMP-iCon's one-on-one business matching sessions between proponents and potential partners from four countries comprising the economic sub-region -- Brunei Darrusalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

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Faisal Kasin, chief executive officer of MCC Capital Projects Ltd., sat down with Vicente Lao, chair of the Mindanao Business Council (MBC), to express keen interest to fund the feasibility study and take over the railway project through a joint venture with local government units.

During the one-on-one meeting, it was learned the hundreds of millions in US dollars in a "creative financing" scheme proposed by the London-based capital investment firm could save the project.

Lao said the London investment firm will raise the funds for the railway project by selling municipal bonds in the global bond market hungry for high-interest earning bonds from the emerging bond market in Asia.

"A bond is like an IOU where buyers from all over the world will buy and it will earn interest after a number of years. It's like lending money to a corporation which is obligated to pay it back plus interest after a fixed number of years," Lao explained.

The Department of Trade and Industry with the help of Assistant Secretary Merly Cruz will gather together local government units (LGU) in Mindanao to put up a corporation that will go into a 60-40 joint venture with MCC Capital.

"That's how investment bankers raise big amounts of money to fund giant projects like this -- they market and sell these bonds in the global bond market," said Lao.

The Mindanao railway project was one of the 21 projects discussed by proponents during the business matching sessions of the BIMP Investment Conference held at the Marco Polo Hotel on October 22-23.

Another big project was the development of the Hijo Port Town presented by the Hijo Resources Corporation, which also attracted the interest of hedge-funder Amerint Company as well as MCC Capital Projects, Ltd.

Some of the other BIMP-Icon projects discussed by proponents with potential partners include Jatropha (bio-diesel), goat raising, seaweeds, rubber, gold mining, coal mining, coconut oil, coco-motor oil, seafood, hotel, resorts, and housing development.

Also discussed extensively were 28 projects for natural resources development, four projects for tourism, seven for transportation, infrastructure and communications.

There were also 19 suppliers looking for foreign buyers, six buyers looking for suppliers, 15 projects needing technical assistance, and nine projects looking for funding assistance.

"We also want to make sure that the major players that serve as the engines of growth -- the four governments, the business sector, and the funding agencies like Asian Development Bank and the Australian AID are there during the business matching sessions," Cruz said.

Thursday, October 25, 2007
Leaders push cooperation to boost BIMP-Eaga econ
By Allen V. Estabillo
Of Sun.Star General Santos

KORONADAL CITY -- Local government leaders in the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) are pushing for the forging of least 10 new trading agreements, tourism, and investment cooperation to help boost the sub-region's economy.

South Cotabato Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes, chair of the 2nd BIMP-Eaga Chief Ministers, Governors, and Head of Local Government Forum, said they are presently exploring the 10 proposed areas of cooperation through direct linkages between local governments in the sub-region.

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"These are low-level but more direct discussions on what we can jointly do to boost the economic development of our respective areas," said Fuentes, who was appointed head of the Philippine delegation to the forum as chair of the Confederation of Provincial Governors, City Mayors, and Municipal League Presidents of Mindanao (Confed).

In a report on the local government sessions released by the Mindanao Economic and Development Council, which acted as the forum's secretariat, delegations from West Papua in Indonesia held formal talks with officials from Davao Oriental led by Gov. Corazon Malanyaon for the forging of sisterhood agreements between the two areas.

West Papua officials sought for additional investors in their wood processing industry to help increase their annual capacity from the current 270,000 cubic meters to their quota of 1.5 million cubic meters.

The report said the Indonesian province reportedly offered investment opportunities for tourism infrastructure in the area and fisheries and mari-culture trading.

Zamboanga del Norte Gov. Rolando Yebes also held exploratory talks with Malaysia and Brunei for tourism and mari-culture trade exchanges.

As initial result, Sabah's Industrial Development Minister Datuk Ewon Ebin initially agreed to lead a tourism mission to Zamboanga del Norte.

General Santos City Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. and Sarangani Gov. Miguel Dominguez are now reportedly trying to arrange direct linkages with the local government of North Sulawesi in Indonesia in a bid to revive bilateral discussions on fisheries under the BIMP-Eaga framework.

Brooke's Point, Palawan Vice Mayor Jean Feliciano met with the Sabah delegation to explore the possible opening of sea linkage between the town and Malaysia's Kota Kinabalu and Labuan.

Feliciano also held talks with the Brunei delegation for the opening of another sea link between the town and of Muara in Brunei via Labuan and Kota Kinabalu.

The Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) initially received notice for further discussions with Malaysia's Sarawak State regarding negotiations between the city and the owner of Ekran Berhad for the proposed reopening of the Samal Casino Resort.

The Igacos delegation led by Mayor Aniano Antalan and the Brunei delegation agreed to facilitate technology exchanges and investment missions on mari-culture before the end of the year.

In the session between Tagum City and Sabah delegations, Medco reported that the Malaysian representatives signified to facilitate negotiations for the possible shipment of banana chips and processed and fresh fruits like mango and durian from Tagum.

The city also agreed to discuss further with Indonesia's West Papua for a city-to-city cooperation on wood processing and expansions of banana plantations in West Papua.

Tagum City officials also invited Sabah's Ministry of Industrial Development to conduct trade missions in the area and explore possible opening of new plantations for rubber, palm oil, and jathropa under a joint venture agreement.

Sultan Kudarat, in a separate session with the Sabah delegation, offered at least 8,000 hectares of land for possible joint collaboration on rubber and palm oil production.

Janet Lopoz, Medco executive director, said they are presently facilitating these direct linkages as part of their efforts to provide equitable benefits for all areas under the BIMP-Eaga cooperation.

"Our strategy now is the consolidation of products from various areas of Mindanao for possible trading with our EAGA partners," she said.

But Lopoz admitted that their efforts to consolidate products from Mindanao were hampered by logistical problems but she assured that the government is now trying to address them.

"Right now, we are closely coordinating with Region 10 and Armm (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) for the consolidation of their poultry products and also among Armm, Regions 9, and 12 for tourism," she said.

Fuentes said they are presently pushing for the opening of more air and sea linkages in the sub-region to help realize these initiatives.

"For our part, we want to have more entry and exit points here in Mindanao so tourists and investors will have to go directly to our area instead of going first to Manila or Cebu," she said.

Aside from Davao City and Zamboanga airports, Fuentes said they pushing for the inclusion of General Santos City and Cagayan de Oro City airports as entry and exit point for international travel in Mindanao.

Minister Ewon said the State of Sabah is presently negotiating with Malaysian airline companies for the opening of flights from Kota Kinabalu to Davao City, General Santos City, and Manado in Indonesia.

He said tourists and investors from their area currently relying on the two weekly flights between Zambonga City and Sandakan in Malaysia.

Thursday, October 25, 2007
IBM: ICT industry thrives in Mindanao
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

THE IBM president and country general manager is in Davao City to reinforce the company's commitment to clients and partners in Mindanao, participating in the two-day 6th Mindanao ICT Congress, which was held back to back with the 1st BIMP-Eaga ICT Conference at the NCCC Mall of Davao.

James B. Velasquez, IBM president and country general manager, said in Wednesday's press briefing at the Marco Polo Davao that IBM sees a very significant market in Mindanao, involving eight IBM value partners and 17 authorized service centers.

"The ICT industry in Mindanao is really thriving. IBM intends to solve business problems and will make sure that our clients will be able to compete and be innovative compared to other biggest countries. Personally, I am excited about the prospects in Mindanao," Velasquez said.

Among the eight IBM value partners operating in Mindanao are the Columbia Computer Center, Computer World, DC Tech Inc., Digital Interface, Emcor Inc. or the Advance technology Systems, iThink Technologies, Powertech Specialist Inc., and Smart Link Systems.

Velasquez claimed that IBM has done a very good performance in the last three quarters of this year.

"I can say that there is a significant growth in Mindanao in terms of performance. We have attained a double-digit growth ranging from 20 to 25 percent in the last five quarters," Velasquez said.

Velasquez was among the speakers during the event.

"We have found that the basic types of innovation, particularly Enterprise Innovation, have not changed dramatically in recent times," he said.

"Very relevant is the MICT Congress theme -- Beyond Borders. In IBM, because of innovation, new technology and business models are allowing companies to treat their different functions and operations as component pieces," he said, adding that innovation is not just the key to growth but also a key to becoming a globally integrated economy.

On the other hand, Velasquez believes that the Philippines is at par in ICT development with Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

"We're at par in terms of development. Malaysia is in different state; it has different priorities. We're capturing a lot and big business process outsourcing," he said.

Thursday, October 25, 2007
Isuzu donates trees for new PTA park

ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC) on Saturday donated trees, signage, and litterbins for the new PTA park that is expected to open in December.

The activity concludes IPC's 10th anniversary offering dubbed as "Isuzu Park Conservation Campaign 07" -- its biggest activity to date that covers Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Every month since August, Isuzu has partnered with Rizal Park in Manila, Fuente Osmeña in Cebu, and PTA Park in Davao City.

IPC has helped beauty parks all over the country through the initiative of IPC vice president for corporate business, Arthur Balmaldrid.

IPC president Keiji Tejada personally turned over 101 exotic palm trees of different varieties to the City Government represented by Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte.

Also turned over to the new park were five sets of color-coded litterbins and 10 pieces of park signage.

After the ceremonial tree planting, gongs sounded and sky lanterns were released to symbolized IPC's commitment to its vision of environment conservation.

Davao City officials who graced the event are City Administrator Wendel Avisado, PTA park manager Eliza Madrazo, Isuzu Davao chair Diana Liu, Isuzu Davao president Milton Liu, Davao matriarch Soledad Duterte, former councilor Marlene Librado, Councilor Susabel Reta, Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad, and journalist Ron delos Reyes, among others.

Duha ka jollibee? ang isa kay sa Lachmi mall..ang other one, asa?

along san pedro street?

1. Lachmi
2. cor Ilustre street

guys, may alam ba kayo sa project na ito EAGA DISCOVERY CITY.

source:http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/mixed/index.htm

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well, sayang at lagi ako absent sa meetings namin sa UAP haha tanong ko sana si danny lim if ano yan :D

anyway judging from the first pic, its part of the greenheights area? (yung malapit sa colegio san ignacio) kaso kung titignan mo ang rendering, parang generic yung itsura ng buildings, meaning most probably site development lang ang project ala riverfront but the buildings are to be constructed/designed later

edit:

checked the site, and its under "master planning" section

so ganun nga siguro, yung site lang ang i dedevelop tapos baka for sale sa mga investors ang lots (ala Riverfront)

eto guys...check these out :D

http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/hospitality/5-star.htm
http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/inst/chdc.htm


sige sige attend ako next meeting para matanong ko siya about this haha

;16086876']well, sayang at lagi ako absent sa meetings namin sa UAP haha tanong ko sana si danny lim if ano yan :D

anyway judging from the first pic, its part of the greenheights area? (yung malapit sa colegio san ignacio) kaso kung titignan mo ang rendering, parang generic yung itsura ng buildings, meaning most probably site development lang ang project ala riverfront but the buildings are to be constructed/designed later

edit:

checked the site, and its under "master planning" section

so ganun nga siguro, yung site lang ang i dedevelop tapos baka for sale sa mga investors ang lots (ala Riverfront)

eto guys...check these out :D

http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/hospitality/5-star.htm
http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/inst/chdc.htm


sige sige attend ako next meeting para matanong ko siya about this haha

d ba 3 highrise bldgs. daw na 10 storeys. nasaan yung isa?:nuts: pakitanong n rin s convention center...

PIA Press Release
2007/10/25
Belgian expert hails DMSF dentists, students
by Romy Sabaldan

Davao City (25 October) -- A DENTAL expert from Belgium has upheld the dental profession in Davao City as one of the best in the world.

Doctor Rick Claes, head of the dental mission from Belgium, made the commendation at the end of a successful 6-day healing and restoration mission of dental beneficiaries from the different parts of the Davao region.

Claes, an expert in implantology and orthodontia, has also expressed approval and satisfaction over the assistance of the frontliner dentists and senior students of the Davao Medical School Foundation (DMSF) School of Dentistry which comprised the big bulk of dental teams of the 1st International Comprehensive Free Dental Mission in Davao City recently.

Dentists from Davao and even Kidapawan including senior dentistry students of DMSF from all over Mindanao numbering more than a hundred were in the front line of the action which was also participated in by dentists and dental aides of the 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in performing such important dental services as prophylaxis, cleaning, restoration and as a last recourse, extraction and the provisions of free dentures.

More than 3,000 dental patients have benefited from Davao City and the adjoining cities and municipalities in what could be the biggest, most comprehensive free dental clinic in the Philippines and anywhere in the world.Claes, owner of the renowned 12-dentist clinic Benedenti of Belgium, said dental graduates of DMSF can make good as clinical assistants in Belgium for a start.

The Belgian dentist brought to Davao City all his 12 dentists led by a dental specialist Doctor An Van Kerkhoven, who is reputed to be one of the finest in his country. The dental mission was conceptualized by a husband and wife tandem of Geert Verhaegen, a Belgian salesman of high-tech aerospace equipment married to Filipina dentist Faith Nuñez.

Doctor Erna Hilario-Dimaya, dean of the DMSF School of Dentistry which hosted the biggest number of beneficiaries at an aggregate 500 patients a day, has expressed deep gratitude of the members of the mission which also included American dentists who came all the way from Belgium spending their own money for airfares and hotel accommodations to get the job done.The DMSF, Dimaya said, is a consortium of Ateneo De Davao University and Brokenshire College and was created with the help of the Aboitiz foundation of DLPC, the medical and dental institution is very young compared to such big names in Philippine dentistry as the University of the Philippines and the University of the East, but is now acknowledged as one of the top five leading dental schools in the country. (PIA XI) [top]

PIA Press Release
2007/10/25
2 major projects tackled at investment confab
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (25 October) -- Two major projects were extensively discussed during the business matching of the BIMP EAGA Investment Conference (iCon) on Tuesday in Davao City.

An iCon report released to the press on Wednesday showed that the Mindanao Railway Project highlighted the business matching that paved the meeting of Vicente Lao, chair of the Mindanao Business Counbil and Faisal Kasim, chief executive officer of MCC Capital Projects, Ltd.

Preliminary discussion revolved on the project identified as the priority project of the Arroyo administration.

The MCC Capital, a London base company, expressed intention to finance the Feasibility Study and undertake the development of the project.

The project as proposed by Lao be undertaken through build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme however the MCC suggested to do it on a joint venture agreement with the local government units (LGU).

The Department of Trade and Industry agreed to assist in convening the LGUs to put forward the possibility of forming a partnership agreement on a 60%-40% scheme with MCC Capital but with the lgu having the majority stake.

Documentary requirements are being facilitated by end-October to pave the way for the conduct of the survey by MCC Capital engineers in November 2007.

The Development of Hijo Port Town is another high-light profile which was floated by the proponent, Hijo Resources Corporation. Initial talks were made with two possible partners, the Amerint Company and MCC Capital Projects.

The Amerint Company is willing to be a fund provider of the big ticket project with a minimum capital infusion of US$10.0 million.

The MCC Capital on the other hand looks at the development of Apo Industrial Estate, Port & Housing Development.

The report meanwhile indicated a total of 21 projects initially discussed by proponents with potential partners.

Other projects include Housing Development in Zamboanga, Hotel/Resort Development, Coal Mining, Mining, Rubber, Coconut derivatives (coco oil, motor oil, dessicated coconut), Jatropha (biodiesel), Jatropha Research Center, Seaweeds, Processed Seafoods, Goat Raising and Development of Prawn Farm.

There were 28 projects listed for business matching under the Natural Resources Development Cluster, four for tourism development, and seven for transport, infra and communication. There were buyer-suppliers looking for buyers, and six buyers looking for suppliers. A total of 15 projects were listed for technical assistance and nine for financing assistance. (PIA XI) [top]

Bread Making Classes at the Center of Asian Culinary Studies
October 24th, 2007

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I have always wondered why the Center for Asian Culinary Studies here in Davao City is located in the Holiday Spa complex. Now I know, baking is a form of work out. It is damn hard work, and I know because for two days, the MDC Team attended the Basic Bread Baking Workshop of the Chef Jun-jun de Guzman.


The workshop, worth PhP2,500 is described as

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BASIC BREAD MAKING WORKSHOP

Always wanted to make you own bread at home? Learn how to make it with Chef Jun Jun de Guzman and enjoy two days of making the following breads; French Rolls, Potato Bread, Walnut Bread, Cuban Bread, Dinner Rolls, and a lot more. Limited to 15 students only. Full participation.




That description, let me tell you is an understatement. Chef Jun-jun not only required our full attention, but required each of us to bake at least two kinds of breads for each day. For first time bakers like us, it was a very daunting task. On the first day, I had to bake Foccacia Bread and French Rolls, while Andrew baked Ciabatta and French Rolls. On the second day, we had a more interesting list of breads to choose from. Kuya picked the most popular breads which was Blueberry Loaf and Whole Wheat Pan de Sal. I chose Walnut Loaf and Cuban Bread.




All of the breads we baked not only tasted great, they looked wonderful as well. After our breads have properly cooled, we sampled each kind. The sampling was made even better with the delicious dips that Chef Jun-jun made, and the recipes of which he also generously shared with us. We enjoyed his Mediterranean Dip on the first day, and his Boursin Dip on the second day. YUMMY!




Despite the unintended work-out my arm muscles got from all the kneading, it was an experience worth much more than the PhP2,500 we paid for. The lessons, methods, techniques and guidelines that Chef Jun-jun and his assistants taught were priceless. And of course we got to actually bake, sample, and take home very delicious breads made from the finest ingredients.



For more information about CACS Davao and the classes and workshops they offer, visit their website, email them at cacsdavao@gmail.com or call 300-2227 or at 300-2992. CACS Davao is located in the Holiday Gym and Spa Complex along F. Torres Street, in Davao City.

http://www.mydavaocity.com/bread-making-classes-at-the-center-of-asian-culinary-studies/

Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Salutti

There was no specific craving for that night. So, we decided to try Salutti, as recommended by an Anonymous reader.

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Salutti has a small dining area. Smaller than Claude's I think if you don't include the patio. Decor is simple and basically all clean lines.

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Salutti is mainly Italian with a few Asian bits in its menu. Compared to other Italian places around the city, they only serve a few items which you can find below:

For Spuntini (Snacks/appetizers): Eggplant Dip served with Crostini, Spinach Dip served with Crostini, Dynamite Sticks, Salpicao, Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dip, and Garlic Sausage.

Insalate: Garden Salad*, Grilled Chicken Salad*, Salami Salad*, Kani Salad with Japanese Dressing (*with your choice of balsamic, mango or cranberry dressing).

Panini: Asian, Chorizo, Salami, Vegan.

Pasta: Bolognese, Tomato Garlic and Bread, Alfredo with Shitake Mushroom and Roasted Garlic, Alfredo with Bacon, Aglio Olio, Aglio Olio with Shrimp.

Dolci: Chocolate Cake and Cheesecake.

Drinks: Coffee, Soda, Iced Tea, Wine, and Beer.

They can hire me now...I've memorized their menu by heart! Hehehe!

First we had Spinach Dip with Crostini(P125). I've tasted Cibo's Spinach dip with Crostini but Salutti's version was way better. This one is good for 3-4 persons but we were able to finish it off. Henry had 1/3's and I had 2/3's of it! Hahaha! The dip is fat central because of the cheese. There's fat yuckeh and fat yumeh...this one is fat yumeh!

Then, as recommended by the same Anonymous reader, we had Salpicao(P195). Ahh the Salpicao was wonderful! Tender beef sprinkled with lots of garlic. It was done medium well - a good compromise for me and the boyfriend since he likes it medium rare and I prefer meats well-done.

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Finally, Alfredo with Shitake Mushroom and Roasted Garlic(P145). I tell you, this is very good if you're fond of mushrooms and garlic. Pasta was done al dente. Serving size was good for 2. It had lots of Shitake Mushrooms and 3 pieces of huge garlic cloves! If you're an aswang-don't order this.

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My brother once told me considering my love for pasta and pizza, I could possibly be Italian in my previous life. Bisayit or Bisayang Italian. HAHAHA! I simply love to cook and eat pasta and recently I did pizza from scratch. From the crust to the sauce. Based on my experience, it's better to buy it...KAPOY! Hahaha!

I decided that this one is on me. I paid a total of P520 for everything including drinks-resonable, right? Service was good though a little smile from the server wouldn't hurt. The owner was there and she was nice enough to escort us out of her resto.

This is one place I'm trying everything on the menu. I'll be back with my sibs!!!

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For all ye cheese-lovers, I think they put a cheese shaker on every table! Our pasta's amount of cheese and flavor was just right so I didn't get to use it. Calling all Parmesan junkies...

I salute to Salutti and to the Anonymous reader-Thanks!!!

Salutti
Habana Compound
Rizal St.
Davao City

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2007/10/salutti.html

;16086876']well, sayang at lagi ako absent sa meetings namin sa UAP haha tanong ko sana si danny lim if ano yan :D

anyway judging from the first pic, its part of the greenheights area? (yung malapit sa colegio san ignacio) kaso kung titignan mo ang rendering, parang generic yung itsura ng buildings, meaning most probably site development lang ang project ala riverfront but the buildings are to be constructed/designed later

edit:

checked the site, and its under "master planning" section

so ganun nga siguro, yung site lang ang i dedevelop tapos baka for sale sa mga investors ang lots (ala Riverfront)

eto guys...check these out :D

http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/hospitality/5-star.htm
http://www.fareastassociates.net/projects/inst/chdc.htm


sige sige attend ako next meeting para matanong ko siya about this haha


oo nga puro kaabsent :D anyway yung UAAP Mt.Apo chapter may exhibit sila noong 1st week of October kala ko sa last week pa.

Thursday, October 25, 2007
Isuzu donates trees for new PTA park

ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC) on Saturday donated trees, signage, and litterbins for the new PTA park that is expected to open in December.

The activity concludes IPC's 10th anniversary offering dubbed as "Isuzu Park Conservation Campaign 07" -- its biggest activity to date that covers Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Every month since August, Isuzu has partnered with Rizal Park in Manila, Fuente Osmeña in Cebu, and PTA Park in Davao City.

IPC has helped beauty parks all over the country through the initiative of IPC vice president for corporate business, Arthur Balmaldrid.

IPC president Keiji Tejada personally turned over 101 exotic palm trees of different varieties to the City Government represented by Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte.

Also turned over to the new park were five sets of color-coded litterbins and 10 pieces of park signage.

After the ceremonial tree planting, gongs sounded and sky lanterns were released to symbolized IPC's commitment to its vision of environment conservation.

Davao City officials who graced the event are City Administrator Wendel Avisado, PTA park manager Eliza Madrazo, Isuzu Davao chair Diana Liu, Isuzu Davao president Milton Liu, Davao matriarch Soledad Duterte, former councilor Marlene Librado, Councilor Susabel Reta, Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad, and journalist Ron delos Reyes, among others.



this was featured on tv pinaandar nilayung dancing fountain ! ang ganda!

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South Brews Coffee Express is located in NCCC Mall of Davao City.

Make sure to order their specialty drink called “heavenly sikwate” (a.k.a. creamy tsokolate made from tablea) for only PhP 55.00, or a $1.22 a cup. One of the owners, Rovic (I call him Doc Rovic coz’ he is my dentist first and foremost!)

PIA Press Release
2007/10/25
2 major projects tackled at investment confab
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (25 October) -- Two major projects were extensively discussed during the business matching of the BIMP EAGA Investment Conference (iCon) on Tuesday in Davao City.

An iCon report released to the press on Wednesday showed that the Mindanao Railway Project highlighted the business matching that paved the meeting of Vicente Lao, chair of the Mindanao Business Counbil and Faisal Kasim, chief executive officer of MCC Capital Projects, Ltd.

Preliminary discussion revolved on the project identified as the priority project of the Arroyo administration.

The MCC Capital, a London base company, expressed intention to finance the Feasibility Study and undertake the development of the project.

The project as proposed by Lao be undertaken through build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme however the MCC suggested to do it on a joint venture agreement with the local government units (LGU).

The Department of Trade and Industry agreed to assist in convening the LGUs to put forward the possibility of forming a partnership agreement on a 60%-40% scheme with MCC Capital but with the lgu having the majority stake.

Documentary requirements are being facilitated by end-October to pave the way for the conduct of the survey by MCC Capital engineers in November 2007.

The Development of Hijo Port Town is another high-light profile which was floated by the proponent, Hijo Resources Corporation. Initial talks were made with two possible partners, the Amerint Company and MCC Capital Projects.

The Amerint Company is willing to be a fund provider of the big ticket project with a minimum capital infusion of US$10.0 million.

The MCC Capital on the other hand looks at the development of Apo Industrial Estate, Port & Housing Development.

The report meanwhile indicated a total of 21 projects initially discussed by proponents with potential partners.

Other projects include Housing Development in Zamboanga, Hotel/Resort Development, Coal Mining, Mining, Rubber, Coconut derivatives (coco oil, motor oil, dessicated coconut), Jatropha (biodiesel), Jatropha Research Center, Seaweeds, Processed Seafoods, Goat Raising and Development of Prawn Farm.

There were 28 projects listed for business matching under the Natural Resources Development Cluster, four for tourism development, and seven for transport, infra and communication. There were buyer-suppliers looking for buyers, and six buyers looking for suppliers. A total of 15 projects were listed for technical assistance and nine for financing assistance. (PIA XI) [top]

@DavaoEagle this is the newest development of the Apo Estate we were talking about in the other thread. This is one good news... :cheers: :cheers:

i heard from local tv 4 new airlines wil be serving Davao , the Royal Brunei will start its route(BandarSeriBergawan/Kuching/ Davao) this coming December ! and3more LCCs nextyear!