Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 162

WawaY[625]

November 21st, 2007, 06:08 AM

re: sutherland

from this thread:http://www.davaosale.com/main7895157/viewtopic.php?t=65547&start=15

do you have a permanent site, location or office here in davao? i heard training was cut abruptly a few months ago and the whole thing was shady.i have three friends in the same batch that trained under your company at tesda.

how can the applicants be assured that something like that wont happen again and that this is a sure thing now? especially considering the means and place in which your interviews are done? no permanent time or place. there's a one day notice on the time and venue of the place of interview. moreover, it doesn't seem like a conducive place for an interview.

i am in no way black balling your company. i heard that compensation is great and i ask these things because i too am interested in applying. i just want to be sure. especially on the subject of this job being davao based.

thank you very much.
We understand your concerns.

There is new management now, and a smoother recruitment process. For the trainees who stuck it out with Sutherland a couple of months back and decided to go to clark, they are already back in Davao.

Generally interviews should be held there (TESDA), we schedule them for convenience downtown. The day before schedule is also because we also confirm a certain number of applicants before setting up a date. As it is, it is the company reaching out to the applicants to make it more convenient for them.

As this month ends and december begins, screening will become better organized.

Sutherland is very happy with the employment pool of Davao, and is really looking forward to opening its doors next year.

Thanks!

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 06:33 AM

Upgraded Davao City International Airport Is Ready for More Passengers and Bigger Aircraft
By Rita Festin

WITH AIR transportation crucial to economic and social connectivity in the Philippine (http://www.adb.org/Philippines) archipelago, the new $128 million state-of-the-art international airport in this city is a welcome development. It is now fully operational and is raring to take in more passengers and bigger aircraft.

With ADB financing, the Davao airport in Mindanao has been upgraded and expanded to provide reliable and safe all-weather operations that meet international standards and remove infrastructure bottlenecks which were constraining the growth of domestic and international air services. It will also enhance Davao’s access to nearby markets and improve the overall economic prospects of the Southern Philippines, and could be considered one vital link for the intermodal transport network essential for this area.
Last year, actual passenger volume already surpassed one million domestic passengers flown in by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Asian Spirit out of 14 daily local flights. International passengers to and from Manado and Singapore (http://www.adb.org/Singapore) reached almost 25,000. But Davao’s spacious and modern terminal building is designed to accommodate much more, and can easily accommodate up to twice its designed minimum passenger capacity of one million passengers.

The old airport terminal accommodated less than one million passengers in its last year of operation. It did not attract international flights and the city therefore fell short of its strategic role in the Brunei, Indonesia (http://www.adb.org/Indonesia), Malaysia (http://www.adb.org/Malaysia), Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). The passenger terminal had exceeded its capacity and the instrument landing system was not usable for precision approaches and landings. As a result, international flights did not fly to and from Davao, and international passengers heading for or leaving Davao were forced to use Manila as a transfer point.
Today, its present daily passenger volume is roughly 1,500, with the early morning peak hour servicing the bulk of that number. The succeeding flights do not have as much passenger traffic. But even at its peak, the airport can handle the steady inflow of passengers with its 14 domestic and 14 international check-in counters, almost double than its previous number of counters. The Check-in counters are equipped with electronic weighing scales and conveyors and its baggage handling system is also computerized.

The upgraded airport was funded through a loan from ADB, approved in 1994, which provided $41 million while the European Investment Bank provided $23 million. The original cost of the project was $105 million but due to foreign exchange escalation costs, the Asian financial crisis, and land acquisition costs, total cost of the Project reached $128 million.
The airport, officially named Francisco Bangoy International Airport, opened on 2 December 2003. The 209-hectare airport development for both airside and landside civil works was constructed in four years’ time. The airport upgrading consisted of runway extension of 500 meters, achieving a usable take-off length of 3,000 meters that could now accommodate currently operated wide-body aircraft of major airlines, even 747s. The installation of a new landing instrumentation system (ILS) for both Runways 05 and 23 upgraded its compliance to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) operating category - Precision Approach Category 1, similar to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. It can accommodate 8 to 10 aircraft landings per hour, depending on the size, and has the equivalent 8 gate holding areas for those aircraft.

“The Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower is considered the most advanced here in the Philippines, even more sophisticated than NAIA’s,” boasts assistant airport manager Joey Saddam who was then the project manager of the airport construction.

The project also covers the construction of a new Malay architecture-inspired terminal building which cost P1 billion and is four times bigger than the old airport terminal. It is highly computerized, more secure, and has more commercial spaces for concessionaires at approximately 9,000 sq. m. It has four new units of boarding bridges for passengers. Airport Manager Frederick San Felix considers their security system quite strict. Baggage is regularly screened three times prior to passenger check-in/boarding. “It’s better that you know that all the baggages have been thoroughly checked… for your own protection,” he stresses.
Besides the main terminal building, there are also new support facilities like the Administration Building, the Central Plant Building, Airfield Maintenance Building, and Fire/Crash/Rescue Building. It has a 688-slot car parking area and 4 slots for shuttle buses. It has a 3-megawatt standby power generator.

The Energy Management Control System for the centralized air conditioning system, electrical and lights system, is now located in just one room. Its Access Control System ensures that not all airport personnel have access to all areas of the airport such that certain cards can only enter selected doors and everybody entering them is registered.

It also has a Flight Information Display System and Closed Circuit Television System complementing the terminal’s security system. The Cargo Terminal Building covers almost 5,580 sq. meters and can handle up to 84,600 tons a year. In 2005, actual cargo volume was almost 44,000 tons.

With such modern facilities, the Davao City airport officials feel they can justify their proposed five-fold increase in terminal fees from P40 to P200 per passenger, the same as the fee being charged in Manila and Cebu airports. Rentals are also proposed to be increased to raise the airport’s revenues, which only grossed almost P120 million in 2005, for its future sustainability.
With a modern international airport in place, it is hoped that the vast economic potentials of Mindanao will finally be unlocked and optimized to the fullest after decades-long peace and order problems and poverty (http://www.adb.org/Poverty) concerns.

Published in 18 September issue of Philippine Star

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 07:06 AM

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Tevanj Snack Inn
55 R. Castillo St., Agdao
Davao City
Tel Nos: (082)221-5992

ahaha eto ang hinahanap ng mga bisita kasi maliit ang siopao ..tipid daw !

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 07:08 AM

ahaha eto ang hinahanap ng mga bisita kasi maliit ang siopao ..tipid daw !

Ang Kuilan's din gagmay :lol::lol:

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 07:16 AM

Salutti

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Salpicao (Tender beef sprinkled with garlic)
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Alfredo with Shitake Mushroom and Roasted Garlic
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Cheese shaker on every table

Salutti
Habana Compound
Rizal St.
Davao City

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 07:25 AM

B3 Sports Bar

They have a crazy wide range of items on their menu...Bird's Nest soup, Futo Maki, Sizzling Sisig, Thai Noodle Salad, Tokwa't Baboy, Chicken Rendang, Beef Salpicao, Tuna Belly, Baby Back Ribs, Lasagna, Katsudon Rice Toppings, Pizza Margarita, Tuna Melt Sandwich, Virgin Strawberry Piña Colada, Draft Beer, Banana Split, Carrot Juice, and yes Lipovitan...you'll definitely find something you'll like.

Going out with the gang? They have Party Trays you can share: Sushi-Maki Party Tray(California Maki, Tekka Maki, Futo Maki, and assorted Sushi), Barkada Party Tray(B3 Soy Fried Chicken, Braised Five-Spice Chicken, Bibimbap, Chili Pork Belly, B3 Crispy Fried Pansit Canton, and Kropeck), and the Fiesta Celebration Party Tray(Volcanic Stone Grill Tuna Belly, Sizzling Sisig, Fried Squid Balls, Lumpiang Shanghai, and Tokwa't Baboy)

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This kropeck is free on some orders
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Tapsilog
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Chicken Cacciatore

B3 Sportsbar
B3, 3rd Level,
NCCC Mall Davao
Tel No: (082)296-9603

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 07:32 AM

Typical Davao BBQ

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dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 07:39 AM

Heightened austerity measures eyed in gov’t agencies
By glenrose on Nov 21, 2007 in News

By Rose Palacio

Davao City — The government austerity measures are being heightened following the increase of oil products in the world market amidst the strengthening of the Philippine peso.

Davao City second district Congressman Vincent Garcia, who is a member of the house committee on energy said the runaway price of oil is beyond the control of the government since this is being dictated by the world market.

“Everyone is enjoined to employ stronger conservation measures. Now is the time to unite our efforts and give our share as a consolation to our current energy situation”, he said.

The government has included deeper spending cuts and higher collection of taxes to balance the target budget deficit.

Congressman Garcia said the lower house is now pushing for the immediate passage of the bill on alternative and renewable sources of energy, including passage of important measures such as the Cheaper Medicine Bill.

Currently, as reported by the Department of Energy, there is an average increase of 60 percent on the price of oil in the world market. The domestic oil price increment is well below the global price due to the strengthening of the peso.

The price of crude oil is expected to hit $100 a barrel in the coming weeks until the end of December 2007. This might lead to an additional increase in gasoline price of P1.03 per liter up to P3.21 per liter this year, the DOE reported.

Earlier, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered all government agencies to mitigate the impact of spiraling prices of oil in the world market on the industrial and commercial sector in a move to clinch the Philippines’ goal of being globally competitive by 2010 and at the same time increase productivity. (PIA)

http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/davao/2007/11/21/heightened-austerity-measures-eyed-in-govt-agencies/

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 07:44 AM

Alias Bar and Shahzad Restaurant
The first Pakistani and Indian Restaurant in Davao City

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Beef Kebab
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Chicken/Shrimp Biryani served with Rita Salad
Don't expect lettuce leaves and cucumber slices with your Rita Salad. It looked and tasted like yogurt but it did the trick of neutralizing all the spiciness
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Lassi Shake
tastes a lot like Yakult
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Chicken Quorma
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Alias Bar & Shahzad Restaurant
Torres St., (accross Assumption Church/beside BIR)
Davao City
Tel No: (082)300-6865
Store Hours: 6 am - 2 am Daily

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 07:53 AM

^^ there's a new spanish restaurant inside Havana compound :okay:

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 08:01 AM

hehehe... post mo bai Dinabaw..:)

reancorbz84

November 21st, 2007, 08:56 AM

;16610377']how about the buildings?

hehehe after na sa sewerage and the roads. hehehehe.. ilang years kaya ang construction ng ayala ano? lol. mmmm a year? 2 years?

xzibit31

November 21st, 2007, 09:37 AM

i have some info regarding the expansion of metro lifestyle...

ground floor will house the restaurants...

second floor the gym and the swimming pool...

third floor will be the basketball court and some kind of condo style living quarters....

3 floors lang daw because the soil is very soft and cannot hold tall structures...

Peng Hok

November 21st, 2007, 11:13 AM

hehehe after na sa sewerage and the roads. hehehehe.. ilang years kaya ang construction ng ayala ano? lol. mmmm a year? 2 years?

reliable source: ang target year of completion and full operation is 2009.

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 12:45 PM

^^ ok lang yan coordinator darry basta ang cleanliness at health ng city unahin :D

repost

Davao City landfill faciltiy in Carmen ,Mintal .

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Compactor Trucks

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Garbage Bins

green garbage bins are for non- biodegradable.
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black garbage bins are for biodegradable.

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new garbage bins to be put all over the city

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old and new garbage bins through out the city....

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composting huts

MRF
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Part of the top side of the MRF

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newly built holding cell
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staff house
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keeping watchful eye for the job.
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nikkixtrm

November 21st, 2007, 12:47 PM

sakit ang hawak ni manoy ^^

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 12:53 PM

pa haplasa ug pau de arco si manoy ..lol

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some underconstruction...
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Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 01:11 PM

OT:

gets mo na bai Dinabaw na send ko na..:)

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 01:23 PM

OT ^^ many thanks sir Ibex :bow:

edit: abi na ko unsang receipt :lol:

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 01:25 PM

anytime @dinabaw :)

Ibex

November 21st, 2007, 01:27 PM

OT ^^ many thanks sir Ibex :bow:

edit: abi na ko unsang receipt :lol:

just want you to confirm kung na receive mo na ba pics hehehe :)... not the other thing :lol::lol::lol:

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 01:27 PM

reliable source: ang target year of completion and full operation is 2009.

btw tapos na yung IT bldg. sa Damosa asa na ba si Nick kasi siya yung designated maniniyot sa Damosa area :lol:

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 01:33 PM

just want you to confirm kung na receive mo na ba pics hehehe :)... not the other thing :lol::lol::lol:

OT again 2 or 3 photos dili makita basig guapo pud to siya !

anyway how's your food adventures :D

edit: sir Ibex gretat daw ang mga photos ang prob. gamay daw , imean she needs at least 700kb or up mga 1mb :)

dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 02:14 PM

talagang wow Davao( sa outdoor & sports thread thread ko sana i posts ) akalain mo may island pa pala na ganito sa Davao Gulf!

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dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 02:15 PM

baka sabihin nniyo hyperboling ako ha , eto Davao City in the background :)

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dinabaw

November 21st, 2007, 02:22 PM

eto gusto ninyo dito EB natin sa Gardenia ?

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meron man-made lake dito :)

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reancorbz84

November 21st, 2007, 02:45 PM

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/metro.jpg

ito na rendering ng expansion ng metro lifestyle. ganda!!! hehehehehehe

senxa na di ko na adjust camphone ko pagkakuha ko nito.. toink :bash:

WawaY[625]

November 21st, 2007, 02:49 PM

^^ see? dako lagi :) pero unsa daw na siya? too big kung gym lang man

reancorbz84

November 21st, 2007, 02:55 PM

reancorbz84

November 21st, 2007, 02:56 PM

WawaY[625]

November 21st, 2007, 03:23 PM

aw 3floors? murag 4floors man ang nasa rendering?

maybe because basketball court ang sa 3rd floor, so you need a higher ceiling height :)

but yeah, the building looks massive eh? kinda dissapointing lang na it was not as i hoped it would be but ok na rin

bring on the project sa washington na lang :cheers:

nikkixtrm

November 21st, 2007, 04:14 PM

Ok @nikkixtrm one order sushi coming up..! :)

http://www.trengovestudios.com/images/sushi.jpg

lol, is that bacon? (the one on the bottom left corner) O_O? hahaha. thanks Ibex :cry: gutom na hinuon kaayo ko.

davaoeagle

November 21st, 2007, 07:45 PM

Thursday, November 22, 2007
Chinese firm keen on putting up tuna processing plant
By Carlo P. Mallo
Sunstar Davao

DAVAO City continues to enjoy being one of the favorite destinations of Chinese investor, primarily due to its climate and vast economic potentials, especially in the tuna industry.

Negotiations for a Chinese company to invest $30 million for a tuna processing plant in the city are already underway.

According to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Southern Mindanao director George Campeon, a team of Chinese businessmen from Guangxhi,
China was in the city during the last week of October.

"They were very interested in having a joint venture on the tuna business," Campeon said.

Campeon said the group is keen on the export of Sashimi-grade tuna to their country and also the processed and canned tuna.

The group is also keen on putting up a tuna processing plant in the city to facilitate in the production.

davaoeagle

November 21st, 2007, 07:51 PM

Thursday, November 22, 2007
Northcrest exhibit goes to SM City
Sunstar Davao

AFTER a successful display at the Gaisano Mall in October, Northcrest is holding another exclusive exhibit at the SM City Davao, which started on November 20. The exhibit will be concluded on November 26.

The exhibit showcases the track record of Northcrest developer, Alsons Development & Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), the leading real estate firm in Davao City. Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the company has been at the forefront of prime real estate projects, like the Las Terrazas, Woodridge Park and Ladislawa Garden Village.

Northcrest, located in Cabantian, Buhangin District, is a 40-hectare Asian Tropical-themed development with lot sizes at 150 and 250 square meters.
Its proximity to the Davao International Airport -- only 10 minutes away -- and other prime residential communities and commercial centers make Northcrest an ideal location to build your dream house.

Northcrest will be a well-balanced suburban community that offers a natural setting with quality amenities.

Like all Alsons Dev projects, Northcrest will also carry the same elements like lush gardens and tree-lined streets. Its sports and recreation facilities are set to foster family togetherness, healthy lifestyle and fellowship among homeowners. Indeed, Northcrest adds another feather to Alsons Dev's cap.

Be at home with nature and make Northcrest your new home. Don't settle for anything less, go only for the best. Find out how easy it is to own a lot at this prime address.

Northcrest goes full swing with newly opened lots and improved promo packages. There will be an Openhouse on November 30 immediately after the blessing of the Northcrest's main entrance.

For inquiries, contact any of the Alsons Properties Associates or the Sales Office at telephone numbers 222-3281, 227-9986, 227-2152 local 203, 206, 207.

davaoeagle

November 21st, 2007, 07:53 PM

davaoeagle

November 21st, 2007, 08:03 PM

Thursday, November 22, 2007
Young booters big delight for Davao
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey
Sunstar Davao

IT WAS a big achievement, but the triumphant campaign of the young booters from the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) in the 2007 Alaska Cup in Alabang, Muntinlupa, almost came unnoticed by most people of Davao City.

After quietly emerging from the prestigious tournament held annually for the past 12 years with their heads held high, the Ateneo football stars deserve recognition for bringing honor to the City of Durian, their parents all mighty proud of the breakthrough of their youngsters.

Ateneo de Davao sizzled in the two-day event held at the Alabang Country Club inside the Ayala Alabang Village last November 10-11, capturing one crown, posting one runner-up finish and placing third in two age categories from a tough field of participants that included those from foreign countries.

The Ateneo girls were the jewels of the meet for Ateneo when they emerged champion in the 12-Under and finished second in the 14-Under.

The Ateneo boys also had their moment when they bagged third places in the 8-Under and 10-Under. The 12-Under team, meanwhile, finished fourth.

Davao also had a good showing in the Boys 14-Under when the FC United Dabaw snatched third place while the 16-Under team finished fourth.

It was an excellent showing by the Ateneo de Davao, a far cry from its campaign in 2006 when it garnered only one third place, in the 8-Under category.

"I'm really proud of the boys. They really played hard and they performed well," said Danilo Adolfo, coach of the 8-Under team.

Adolfo cited the support of the parents, who accompanied their children in the Alaska Cup and shouldered ther own expenses for the trip.

The Ateneo de Davao contingent in the tournament numbered around 400, including parents and coaches. Miguel P. Dailisan, the assistant head master for student affairs, was the head of delegation and cheered the children all throughout the competition.

The parents said the kids were all very tired after the competition, but noted they had a memorable experience in the Alaska Cup.

"We really prepared for this tournament," said Joy Diamante, who had three sons and a young daughter entered in the event. They are Gio, Gelo, Jed--who are all team captains--and Jellie, who is only four years old.

Bai Lim, whose three sons also competed for Ateneo, said the experience in watching the kids play and win in the Alaska Cup was enormous.

"We were overwhelmed by the size of the field," said Lim, who had son Jonathan playing in the 10-Under, Joshua in the 8-Under and Jasper, who is only four years old, in the 6-Under.

Parents Leni Leyson and Rowena Hara both said the trip was costly on their part, but confessed it was one fine experience the kids really savored.

Leyson's son Gabriel is the goalkeeper of the 8-Under squad. Hara's son Takeo also played in the 8-Under. Takeo's Japanese father even came all the way from Japan to watch the kid play.

Two other parents, couple Ritchie and Ruby Ramos, said the tournament was indeed tiring for the kids considering that they played non-stop in Alabang.

"But, they had fun and they played well," said Ramos, whose sons RJ and Robin played in the 8-Under and 12-Under teams, respectively.

Ronaldo Cabo was also one of the supportive parents in the Ateneo de Davao. His sons Zardo, Seth and Yuki competed in the 10-Under, 8-Under and 6-Under, respectively.

Other coaches include Noel Presto, Christian Ea and Alex Adolfo.

davaoeagle

November 21st, 2007, 08:05 PM

Thursday, November 22, 2007
Ethiopian education minister visits tech-voc center
By Grace L. Plata
Sunstar Davao

THE Ethiopian State Minister of Education Wondwossen Kiflu was in Davao City last Monday to visit the Korea-Philippines Vocational Training Center (KPVTC) in Tibungco, Davao City.

According to Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) information officer Mafel Negrido-Gamale, the visit is in line with the Ethiopia's plan to sign a bilateral agreement with the Philippines in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), which allows the government of Ethiopia to invite experts from the Philippines.

Gamale, in a phone interview, said the Philippines serves as the model country of the Ethiopian government in their ongoing TVET reforms.

"Kiflu showed interest and solicited information about Tesda's organizational set-up, competency-based curriculum, profiling system of instructors, assessment and certification of TVET graduates, Tesda's organizational set-up, governance, and content and duration of training programs," Gamale said.

Kiflu's visit in the country is said to play a big role in the Ethiopian TVET System, which is currently being reformed to make it more in stride with the times.

The Ethiopian government chose the Philippines as a number of new elements are being introduced into Ethiopia's system, such as an Ethiopian Cooperative TVET System which is very similar to the Dual Training System in the Philippines.

Aside from his visit at KPVTC, Kiflu will also be visiting the Tesda Occupational Assessment and Teachers Training Department at Tesda Central Office in Metro Manila and the Polytechnics University in Quezon City.

davaoeagle

November 21st, 2007, 08:56 PM

Davao City’s tribal village project hailed
Manila Bulletin
November 22, 2007

DAVAO CITY — Leaders of different tribal communities in this city and region have hailed the establishment of an authentic indigenous tribal village reflecting the cultural practices of the more than 20 tribes inhabiting the hinterlands and highlands of the Davao Region.

The village is the site for a 10-day (Nov. 16-25) tribal gathering called the "Kalimudan Panaghiusa sa Mindanao."

A spokesman of the Mindanao Indigenous People (IP) Elders Advisory Council said the project of the Davao City government, through its City Tourism Office, is a "sincere reflection of the Davao City government’s appreciation of the IP tribal culture and the need to preserve the cultural values of the indigfenous people in Davao and throughout Mindanao."

Ms. Gere Angeles Duran, head of the city’s tourism operations office, announced the launching of the "Kalimudan" project during a recent media dialogue in the regular weekly Club 888 press forum at the Marco Polo-Davao during which she cited the rationale behind the activity that focuses on the relevance and significance of tribal cultural values and aspirations.

She said that the "Kalimudan" project is expected to transform a part of the city’s Magsaysay Park into something like a Nayong Pilipino showcasing a Cultural Village of 20 to 25 major indigenous tribes of Mindanao, showcasing their indigenous architecture, cultural performancves and exhibits, together with skills-creativity workshops, an agri-trade fair and craft sales.

Ms.Duran said that authentic tribal houses feature the highland dwellings, tree-house rice storage structures, kaingin farm-houses, midland shaman’s talugan house, datu’s house, ancestral houses on stilts, royal house, weaver’s house, boat dwelling, and other structures constructed in relation to various eco-systems.

"Kalimudan", she said, also features creativity workshops and IP daily demo on craft production and design enhgancement, traditional performing arts and visual arts workshops. (Gil Abarico)

Peng Hok

November 21st, 2007, 10:44 PM

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 01:19 AM

@Rean hope you dont mind gi-enhance nako gamay imu photo.:)

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reancorbz84

November 22nd, 2007, 01:25 AM

hehehe no probz sir ibex

reancorbz84

November 22nd, 2007, 01:26 AM

:ohno: wala sir peng. :bash::nuts::lol:

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 04:04 AM

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dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 04:10 AM

Davao Delicious

Food the way it should be readBasti’s Brew — more than just coffee
Posted by Blogie on 21 Nov 2007 in Coffee Shop

I thought that it would be fitting to have Basti’s Brew as my first feature here, this coffee shop being my favorite and my usual haunt. In fact I’m right there while I blog this. As I’ve written before over at Ang Dabawenyo, Basti’s Brew Coffee Station at Victoria Plaza is probably the most successful coffee shop in Davao City. And for me, it’s conducive for blogging.

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Spaghetti Meatballs Oveload

Tonight I had one of their newest items on the menu: Spaghetti Meatball Overload. Basti’s à la carte offerings are mostly Italian — pasta and panini — although most people wouldn’t associate the place with Italian cuisine. Well, the taste isn’t exactly authentic, but their food sells! (For authentic Italian fare, go for Picobello Ristorante Italiano.)

The meatball spaghetti (P130) wasn’t all that great, though. It was satisfying, and quite filling. Many Filipinos might like it because the sauce is sweetish, but I don’t like my spaghetti sweet. Perhaps if they mix the red sauce with a little bit more oregano, and made the meatballs spicy…

But it wasn’t bad at all. And the garlic bread was fresh and tangy, just the way I like it.

For lunch or dinner, what I do recommend are Basti’s set meals (P200) — my absolute fave is the pork chops. An order is served with soup du jour and ‘bottomless’ iced tea. My absolute craving, however, is their Chunky Chicken Sandwich (P95), which is a huge and healthy serving.

Basti’s Brew is located at the Victoria Plaza mall, and has a branch on Legaspi St., beside RJ Homes, near the UCCP Church. The one in Victoria is open from 7:30 AM to 12:00 MN on weekends, and up to 2:00 AM Fridays and Saturdays.

Tags: Italian cuisine, spaghetti

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Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 04:14 AM

Food na naman... :lol::lol::lol: Maayong buntag Dinabaw..Davao...:)

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 04:15 AM

oi btw yung 2nd floor ng IT building sa Damosa fitness club din, same as sa Rancho Verde sa RiverFront Corporate City.

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 04:18 AM

Food na naman... :lol::lol::lol: Maayong buntag Dinabaw..Davao...:)

halo syempre it's brunch time :)

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 04:19 AM

Thursday, November 22, 2007
Chinese firm keen on putting up tuna processing plant
By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City continues to enjoy being one of the favorite destinations of Chinese investor, primarily due to its climate and vast economic potentials, especially in the tuna industry.

Negotiations for a Chinese company to invest $30 million for a tuna processing plant in the city are already underway.

According to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Southern Mindanao director George Campeon, a team of Chinese businessmen from Guangxhi,
China was in the city during the last week of October.

"They were very interested in having a joint venture on the tuna business," Campeon said.

Campeon said the group is keen on the export of Sashimi-grade tuna to their country and also the processed and canned tuna.

The group is also keen on putting up a tuna processing plant in the city to facilitate in the production.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/11/22/bus/chinese.firm.keen.on.putting.up.tuna.processing.plant.html

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 04:22 AM

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 04:25 AM

;16617259']maybe because basketball court ang sa 3rd floor, so you need a higher ceiling height :)

but yeah, the building looks massive eh? kinda dissapointing lang na it was not as i hoped it would be but ok na rin

bring on the project sa washington na lang :cheers:

so your not interested on the 21-storey bldgs. of Pope John Paul College? :D

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 04:31 AM

MERCO

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Merco
Bolton corner Rizal Sts.
Tel No (082)227-4435
Mercorner

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 04:41 AM

Kopi Roti

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Kopi Roti
G/F LZ Dental Center Bldg.,
Jacinto Externsion corner Araullo Sts.
Davao City
(082)301-6009

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 04:54 AM

Picobello Ristorante Italiano

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Calamari
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Tomato Soup
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Rustica Formaggi Pizza
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Pollo al Forno
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Pasta Gorgonzola
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Pasta Arrabiata
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Cassata (icecream cake)

Picobello Ristorante Italiano
5th Level Gaisano South
Ilustre St, Davao City
Tel No: (082)221-1696

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 05:02 AM

De Boerderij

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Dutch Fries
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Tex-Mex Burger
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Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is just fermented cabbage dressed up with sausages, Gouda cheese, mustard, and potatoes baked in a dish
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Crepe

De Boerderij
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Tel No: (082)303-2199

MtApoStandard

November 22nd, 2007, 05:45 AM

maayong hapon davao!

MtApoStandard

November 22nd, 2007, 05:50 AM

MtApoStandard

November 22nd, 2007, 06:20 AM

;16617259']maybe because basketball court ang sa 3rd floor, so you need a higher ceiling height :)

but yeah, the building looks massive eh? kinda dissapointing lang na it was not as i hoped it would be but ok na rin

bring on the project sa washington na lang :cheers:
good effect about lowrise boom in the city is its thickening cbds and beyond filling up spaces

nikkixtrm

November 22nd, 2007, 07:27 AM

this thread makes me cry >_>

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 07:58 AM

:):):)

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 08:26 AM

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AYALA MUSEUM'S TRAVELING EXHIBITION AT DAVAO MUSEUM
Zonta Building, Insular Village 1
Lanang, Davao City
12 to 30 November 2007

Ayala Museum, in partnership with Davao Museum, presents Museum in a Box: Traveling Exhibition of the Pioneers in Philippine Art: Luna, Amorsolo, Zobel.

Davao Museum hosts this traveling exhibition from Ayala Museum featuring 38 finely reproduced paintings in a scale of 1:0.75. The exhibition chronicles one hundred years of Philippine painting from the late 19th to the late 20th century in the works of three artists—Juan Luna (1857-1899), Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972) and Fernando Zobel (1924-1984).

With the aim to enrich the appreciation and understanding of Philippine art especially by young students living outside Manila, Pioneers of Philippine Art demonstrates the pioneering role of the three artists during their time. Juan Luna was the first Filipino artist to achieve international acclaim. Fernando Amorsolo is the most famous and perhaps the most beloved of Philippine artists. Fernando Zobel was one of the first artists in the Philippines to be known for abstract art and had influenced several generations of artists.

The original paintings were presented in one of the inaugural exhibitions in 2004, when Ayala Museum opened its new building to the public. Upon the request of Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, this exhibition once again presented at the Hambrecht Gallery of the San Francisco museum from October 2006 through January 2007.

Curated by Dr. Florina Capistrano-Baker, Director for International Exhibitions of Ayala Museum, Pioneers of Philippine Art will be on view at the Davao Museum from November 12-30, 2007. Museum hours are Monday to Saturday, 9AM-5PM. It is located at the Zonta Building, Insular Village 1, Lanag, Davao City.

A gallery talk on the Pioneers of Philippine Art will be conducted by Kenneth Esguerra, Ayala Museum’s Senior Curator and Head of Conservation, on Monday, November 12, 2007, at 2:00 PM. The exhibition is supported in part by Marco Polo Davao. For more information, please call Ayala Museum at telephone (02) 757711 or visit www.ayalamuseum.org; (http://www.ayalamuseum.org;) or Davao Museum at telephone (082) 2331734.

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Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 08:50 AM

PHILIPPINE CARRIER CEBU PACIFIC TO EXPAND OPS IN DAVAO CITY

DAVAO CITY, Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country's leading domestic airline, is set to expand its operations in Davao by making it the third hub after Manila and Cebu by May 8, 2008.

The airline will base an A-319 aircraft and its necessary crew and support at the Davao International Airport (DIA) to service direct flights from Davao City to Singapore and Hong Kong. The airline will also offer direct domestic flight to Iloilo.

Such move is expected to boost Davao Region's economy, with the future influx of tourists and prospective investors from both neighbouring Asian countries.

"This is part of our commitment to develop Davao as a gateway into the Philippines and make the Philippines, particularly Davao or Mindanao, a more attractive destination for tourism and trade," Lance Gokongwei, CEB president and chief executive officer, said.
The decision to make Davao as the airline's third hub is in preparation for a more expansive inter-island connectivity, as they plan to acquire more aircraft within the next few years.

He said their direct service from Cebu to Singapore and Hong Kong have been "very successful and there's no reason we can't do it in Davao." "We recognize Davao as very attractive in terms of promoting trade and tourism. Davao offers the same potentials as Cebu," Gokongwei said.

Gokongwei said about 30 per cent of the 75 per cent traffic for direct international service to Hong Kong and Singapore comes from Davao.
New jobs for Dabawenyos will also be generated, he said, adding that support crew is needed for the maintenance of the aircraft.
"From our 40-man ground crew at present, we will increase it to about 60 as we need engineering support to the aircraft," he said.

Both services from Davao to Singapore and Iloilo will start on May 8 next year while service to Hong Kong on May 9. These new services will be introduced with a seat sale from November 13-20 this year.
"We will continue to expand our operations to achieve our goal of flying more travelers. And, with our continuous aircraft acquisition and base expansion, we hope to boost the country's tourism and trade agenda in the region," Gokongwei stated.

The airline also continues to pursue a 4th operational hub in Clark as soon as all the necessary government approvals to operate to Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, Hong Kong and Singapore are granted.
(PNA)

Cav74

November 22nd, 2007, 08:57 AM

Nakaka gutom naman:nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts: ms. pa order nga ng yosi at tubig:cheers:

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 09:02 AM

hehehe...:) pakapin sabaw daghan...:lol::lol::lol:

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 09:24 AM

Gusto nyong kain uli tayo..:banana::banana:

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 09:47 AM

Davao Small Hotels

Casa Leticia
Location : J Camus Street., Davao City
Phone : 224-0501; 221-3585
Room Rates : PhP 1,920 to PhP 3,360 / room
Remarks : Visit the Casa Leticia (http://www.casaleticia.com/) Website

Las Casitas
Location : 185 Rizal Str, Davao City (fronting PhilAm Life Building)
Phone : 224-0945; 222-3001
Room Rates : PhP 695 to PhP 1,595 / room
Casitas Exec A : PhP 2,995.00; with Jacuzzi, add PhP 200
Casitas Exec B : PhP 2,495.00; with Jacuzzi, add PhP 200
Amenities : Amenities include CTV, Hot and Cold Shower, PABX, Internet access, 20% Off on SPA Services, breakfast and bottled water for 2, hair dryer, refrigerator
Remarks : Highly accessible, near the city center

Hotel Galleria
Location : Gov. Duterte Street, Davao City
Phone : 221-2480; 221-8162
Room Rates : PhP 1,099 to PhP 2,074 / room

Humberto’s Hotel
Location : cor J. Palma Gil and P. Gomez Streets, Davao City
Phone : 222-3831 to 34, 222-4105
Room Rates : PhP 1,200 to PhP 3,100 / room
Remarks : Visit the Humbersto’s Hotel (http://www.humbertoshotel.com/) Website

Residencia del Josefina Condotel
Location: Josefina Building, Matina, Davao City (fronting NCCC Mall of Davao)
Phone : +63-82-297-8284
Room Rates : PhP 1,500 to PhP 3,000
Inclusions: Complete condo facilities, Free WiFi Access, airport transfers, hot and cold drinking water

Regency Inn
Location: Villa Abrille Street, Davao City
Phone : 222-5819 to 21, 227-4333
Room Rates : PhP 999 to PhP 2,300

Davao Tower Inn
Location : 566 E. Quirino Ave., Davao City
Phone : 221-1099
Fax 221-8034
Room Rates : PhP 800 to PhP 1,950 / room

Aljem’s Inn
Location : A. Pichon Street, Davao City
Phone : 221-3060, Fax 221-3059
Room Rates : Php 750 to PhP 1,400

Bagobo House Hotel
Location : Gov. Duterte Street, Davao City
Phone : 222-4444
Fax : 222-4440
Room Rates : Php 935 to PhP 1,950 / room

Davao Airport View Traveler’s Inn
Location : Davao Airport View Commercial Complex, C.P. Garcia Hi-way, Buhangin, Davao City
Phone : 233-0474, 233-0857
Room Rates : PhP 899 to PhP 1,399
Facilities and Services: AC, Free airport shuttle service, secure parking, coffee shop, spa, massage and salon, laundry service
Amenities: Cable TV, Hot and cold shower, A/C Rooms, personal refrigerator and coffee table for De Luxe Rooms

Davao Imperial Hotel
Location : C.M. Recto Ave., Davao City
Phone : 222-4930 to 32, 221-217
Room Rates : PhP 500 to PhP 750

Carpel’s Pension House
Location : J. Camus Ext., Davao City
Phone : 221-1641 to 44
Room Rates : PhP 650 to PhP 750

Chateau Veronica Apartelle
Location : Araullo Street, Davao City
Phone : 227-0488, 222-4826, Fax 222-4827
Room / Unit Rates : PhP 650 to PhP 1,100 / room, PhP 850 to PhP 1,300 / unit with 4 rooms

Evergreen Hotel
Location : R. Magsaysay Street,
Phone : 221-3860, 221-1245
Room Rates : Php 650 to PhP 1,800

Linmarr Davao
Location : Lakandula Street, Agdao, Davao City
Phone : 221-2915, 221-5748
Room Rates : PhP 2,240 to PhP 2,968 per unit

Marbella Mansion
Location : Rizal Street, Davao City
Phone : 222-0890
Fax : 221-5917
Room Rates : Php 725 to PhP 1,175

Midland Inn
Location : Anda Street, Davao City
Phone : 221-1775
Fax : 224-0444
Room Rates : PhP 695 to PhP 1,150

The Manor Hotel
Location : A. Pichon Street, Davao City
Phone: 221-2511
Fax : 221-2514
Room Rates: PhP 800 to PhP 1,200

Park Square Inn
Location : Sandawa Plaza, Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
Phone : 297-2005
Fax : 297-3760
Room Rates : PhP 580 to PhP 935

Roadway Inn
Location : Km 4, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City
Phone : 221-9000
Fax : 227-9000
Room Rates : PhP 600 to PhP 1,300

Royale House
Location : C.M. Recto Ave., Davao City
Phone : 227-3630
Fax : 221-8106
Room Rates : PhP 475 to PhP 950

The details herein were last updated on Feb 10, 2007; Residencia del Josefina Condotel and Las Casitas were included on the list on Sept 2007.

Ibex

November 22nd, 2007, 09:57 AM

ECO4000 Residences Condominium

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It has only been 13 days since the Ground Breaking of the Ecoland Condominium last February 17, 2007, remarkably we sold 37units already as of 9am today March 2, 2007 for ECO4000 Residences Condominium in Ecoland, Davao City. If still interested, we still have 13 more units left... please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make reservations for you. Time table for this condominium building to finish is December 2007, already the turnover of the UNITS. Please take this opportunity to avail of 10% discount on the List Price (until MARCH 16, 2007 ONLY). A price increase shall be expected after that date...
RESERVE THE SOONEST TIME
POSSIBLE thru given DMCUPD bank account below!!!

A very successful GROUND BREAKING of the first 5-storey ECOLAND4000 RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM beside SM City Mall, Davao City, last February 17, 2007 (SATURDAY), (please see actual photos of the ground breaking ceremony below) 50-units each building. Building A will be constructed first, mostly known as the 'Osaka' building. We give 10% discount on or before MARCH 16, 2007 ONLY. Foreigners can own condominium units. Thus, this property would really be a big hit in the realestate market of Davao City considering this would be the first residential condominium in Davao. We give 7.5% discount if paid in SPOT CASH on top of the promo discount of 10%.

SAMPLE COMPUTATION OF 2 BR UNIT WITH DRYING CAGE, BALCONY (excluding parking lot - separate contract)
Unit No. 303
Area (sqm) 42
Balcony Area(sqm) 4.84
Drying Cage Area (sqm) 7
Total Area (sqm) 53.84
List Price 1,999,157.72
10% discount - PROMO until MARCH 16TH (199,915.77)
Purchase Price 1,799,241.95 Option 1 - SPOT CASH
If Spot Cash (within 7days), discount of 7.5% (134,943.15)
Reservation Fee (50,000.00)
Spot Cash Payment due in 7days 1,614,298.80
If Spot Cash (within 30days), discount of 4% (71,969.68)
Reservation Fee (50,000.00)
Spot Cash Payment due in 30 days 1,677,272.27

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

Option 3 - 10% Downpayment in 3mos.
10% Downpayment 179,924.19
a. with 7.5% discount on DP (13,494.31)
Reservation (50,000.00)
Net Downpayment after reservation fee 116,429.88
OR, DP can be paid in 3 equal months 38,809.96

90% balance for ammortization 1,619,317.75
1 years, 7% 140,114.22
2 years, 16.5% 79,674.32
3 years, 17% 57,733.05
5 years, 18% 41,119.98
7 years, 18.5% 34,510.74
10 years, 19% 30,228.13

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

80% balance for ammortization 1,439,393.56
1 years, 6% 123,883.42
2 years, 16.5% 70,821.62
3 years, 17% 51,318.27
5 years, 17% 35,772.67
7 years, 18% 30,252.89
10 years, 18.5% 26,400.92

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

70% balance for ammortization 1,259,469.36
1 years, 6% 108,397.99
2 years, 14.5% 60,768.64
3 years, 15% 43,659.88
5 years, 16% 30,627.90
7 years, 17.5% 26,103.51
10 years, 18.5% 22,693.75 *Price Subject to Change without prior notice
*Post-dated checks required for the DP & Balance of Payment
*Capital Gain Tax - Seller's Account
Doc Stamps Tax, Transfer Fee, Registration & Misc. Fees - Buyer's Account

Reservation fee of Php50,000 per unit only, non-refundable. You can pay the reservation fee and other term payments thru bank to bank, details to follow.
Payments shall be made payable to the following account:

Account name: DMC Urban Property Developers, Inc.
Current Account: 70-02-00983-2
Bank Name: East West Bank, Lanang, Davao City

Total of 42 parking lot spaces in the ground floor, each parking lot is 12.25sqm in area, prices below:

Class Regular - P240,240.24, if paid in spot cash, price is P200,000
Class Superior - P258,258.26, if paid in spot cash, price is P215,000
Class Prime - P276,276.28, if paid in spot cash, price is P230,000

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

5th - UNITS ALL SOLD OUT
4th - 2BR, 1TB, area-51sqm, END UNIT with balcony, with drying cage, spot cash P1,950,116
4th - 2BR, 1TB, area-42sqm, inner unit, with balcony, with drying cage, spot cash P1,592,452
2nd - 3BR, 2TB, area-93sqm, END UNIT, with balcony, with drying cage, spot cash P3,672,424

Foreigners can get as many condominium units as they can.

Requirements:
1. Filled up Buyer's Information Sheet (attachment #1&2)
2. signed Unilateral Offer to Purchase (attachment #3)
3. Reservation Fee of P50,000
4. Tax Identification Number (i can get 1 for you if you do not have)
5. CTC or Residence Certificate (i can get 1 for if you do not have)
6. Birth/ Marriage Certificate
7. Photocopy of passport and 2x2 ID pictures (2pcs)
8. Post Dated Checks to cover for Down payment and amortization For Overseas Workers:
1. Contract of Employment Condominium Specifications:
(Important Notice: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice) Floor Finishes
**Living, Dining & Kitchen
- Ceramic Tiles with Baseboard
**Bedrooms
- Wood Parquet with Baseboard
**Toilets
- Unglazed Ceramic Tiles

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

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

**Toilets
- Painted gypsum board ceiling

Kitchen Area
**Granite finish kitchen countertop with complete cabinet system

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

Windows
**Aluminum framed glass panels with insect screen

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

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

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 10:04 AM

U/C of the 2nd Chinese Arch.....
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dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 10:07 AM

ok 1st gising game in Davao Eats!

where is this ?

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:D

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 10:09 AM

gising game ...

where's this?

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hint: the "it" place in early 90's ...:D

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 10:21 AM

eto Kembali Resort billboard sana di ma bali pag malakas ang ulan :D

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jhunix

November 22nd, 2007, 10:35 AM

gising game ...

where's this?

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hint: the "it" place in early 90's ...:D

ATU PLAZA @ Duterte St.:)

MtApoStandard

November 22nd, 2007, 11:12 AM

ATU PLAZA @ Duterte St.:)
atu ni bai - duterte st:D

MtApoStandard

November 22nd, 2007, 11:27 AM

U/C of the 2nd Chinese Arch.....
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Peng Hok

November 22nd, 2007, 11:31 AM

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MtApoStandard

November 22nd, 2007, 11:38 AM

any clue what is this project all about?

"The local company also said that it bagged the contract to supply steel pipes for an undisclosed project in Davao City".

The local steel manufacturing company TKC said it is looking at another $7-million worth of steel pipe supply contracts for the Guangzhou Port Project in China and an export requirement to the Netherlands. The combined contracts would require at least 8,500 metric tons.

Through its China subsidiary, Zhang Zhou Stronghold Steelworks Co. Ltd. (ZZS), TKC Steel has already supplied over 3,100 metric tons of steel pipes to complete some infrastructure projects in China that include the Haicang Water and Xiamen Port projects.full story (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/nov/17/yehey/business/20071117bus11.html)

Peng Hok

November 22nd, 2007, 11:42 AM

^^
hmmmm.. makes me wonder what... :gossip:

dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 01:12 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:13 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:16 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:17 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:18 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:20 PM

private mountain resort in Buda ....

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dinabaw

November 22nd, 2007, 01:23 PM

Epol waterfalls....

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:25 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:29 PM

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November 22nd, 2007, 01:42 PM

Sibulan white water tubing....

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davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:39 PM

Friday, November 23, 2007
Davao firm ships 20 mt frozen bananas to Saudi
Sunstar Davao

WITH the strong demand for banana in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a Davao-based company has initially shipped 20 metric tons (mt) of frozen bananas last month.

Ferdinand Marañon, owner of Sagrex Foods, Inc., the sole company in Mindanao which is into the production of frozen ripe cardava banana, Pinoy fries (frozen banana fries), and turon (ripe banana glazed with sugar), was among the 14 businessmen who joined the KSA trade and investment mission spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry - National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (DTI-Nerbac) Davao early this year. The mission paved the way for the market tie-up with KSA.

Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Merly M. Cruz said that during their visit in KSA, Sagrex Foods' products gained positive feedbacks. The traders, distributors, and OFWs expressed intense desire for the products to be made available in the market.

"I can confidently say that Sagrex's partnership with KSA will go a long way because I've personally witnessed the interest of Arabs to really market the products locally," Cruz.

Engineer Pedro Ezekiel Sandoval, operations manager of Sagrex Foods, said the shipment is just the start of the company's strong partnership with its buyer in KSA. The said country has around 1.4 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

"Our buyer in Saudi, an Arab businessman married to a Filipina, is also interested to order Pinoy fries and turon but as of now, we can't meet their demand kasi nga hindi pa dumarating ang bago naming equipment," he said.
The equipment, which was mentioned by Sandoval, is a blast freeze machine worth at least US$30,000. It has a capacity of 500 kilograms per hour.

To date, the company's plant capacity is only at the level of 1.5 MT per day. With a new machine, Sandoval said, their production level will greatly improve.
They are expecting the equipment to be in by December or early part of 2008 and the company's expansion will commence upon its availability.

"Our expansion will really be ASAP (as soon as possible)," he said.

With the planned expansion, the company is expecting to accommodate more orders from various clients, both local and international.

Aside from KSA, Sagrex Foods is also looking at other markets such as the United States, Taiwan and Korea.

"Last year, we sent 10 metric tons of microwavable frozen bananas to Korea for market testing and sampling. With that, we immediately received an order of two 40-footer containers (one container loads 20 MT) per month but with our present capacity, we really could not meet their demand. Malaki talaga ang demand ng Korea. Kaya nga minamadali namin ang aming expansion," he said.

Moreover, Sandoval said, the expansion will also let them cater to the demand of the local market.

"Isang taga-Davao na businessman ang lumapit na sa amin para bumili ng aming produkto (A businessman approached us asking to buy our products) for them to export to Australia. A fast food chain is also interested to get our Pinoy fries. Kapag nandyan na ang aming bagong makina (When we get our machine), hopefully, tuloy-tuloy na ang tanggap namin ng (the) orders (will continue)," Sandoval said.

Banana, being the region's enrolled commodity under the One Town One Product (Otop) program, keeps on soaring high as manifested by this development, Cruz said.

Otop is a priority program of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that aims to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Through Otop, local chief executives of each city and municipality take the lead in identifying, developing, and promoting a specific product or service with a competitive advantage.

Based on the report of the Bureau of Customs (BoC) and DTI-Nerbac Davao, the region already recorded a total export value of US$320.38 million for fresh and processed banana during the first semester of this year.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:43 PM

Friday, November 23, 2007
Open golfest set at Palos
Sunstar Davao

THE Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) 1st Open Golf Tournament will get underway on December 9 at the Rancho Palos Verdes Golf & Country Club.

Dr. Ana Moscoso said the event is a fund-raising tournament that will benefit "our adopted community at the New S.I.R. Phase 2 where malnourished children are being taken cared of."

Moscoso, who guested at the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday, said they wish to equip the Wellness Center located also at S.I.R. basic laboratory machines for diabetes screening, urinalysis and blood pressure taking.

"We expect some 200 participants to play. We encourage golfers to join. They will not just enjoy the golf but also get to help a community. Freebies await registered players like golf shoe bags, umbrellas and medicines, among others," Moscoso said.

"There will also be free medical screenings for the participants," she added.
Registration fee is P2,500 inclusive of mulligan.

Emcor will give away a motorcycle as hole-in-one prize while an anonymous donor will donate a TV set. (MLSA)

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:45 PM

Friday, November 23, 2007
Food trips
By Rene Lizada
Papa's Table

WHEN the family is complete we go on a food binge. So when Miguel came home for a week we took it as an excuse to eat out. There is something whole about a family having dinner together, eating and laughing, sharing and teasing. And that we do when we dine out.

Aseya

Aseya is a small restaurant tucked at the corner of Humberto's, a cozy little hotel located at J. Palma Gil. We discovered the restaurant by accident and it has become one of our favorite restaurants.

Aseya serves Asian cuisine. The menu boasts of a variety of Asian food. However I just love their Japanese food. I like the mixed kamemishi rice. Seafood and beef and pork served with piping brown rice. Yum yum!

Chona likes the sukiyaki so much that that, that is the only thing she eats when we are there. Chona is not known to like Japanese food so it is a compliment to Aseya that she just loves the sukiyaki. Miguel had chicken, Raphael loves the beef and Gabo just stuffs himself with gyudon.

We love Aseya because it has great food. And, because the owners are such a great couple. They are genuine and warm and sincere. They themselves serve you and sometimes they even chat with you.

I was very hesitant to write about Aseya because I wanted it to be a secret but at the same breath I had to share this restaurant because it really deserves to be known. The food is wonderful and the prices are actually a steal because it is worth it all. Try Aseya. Our whole family recommends it.

Bigby's

Of course everyone knows where that is. Honestly it had been awhile since we ate there and so when we decided to celebrate Miguel and Raphael's birthdays we chose Bigby's.

It was a Monday evening when we went and the place was packed with people. The owner greeted us as we took our seats. The owner teased us since she happens to be a good friend of mine.

The menus were promptly given as we settled. After a few hours (since our family is notorious for indecision we finally agreed to what we were going to have.) We decided to share all our orders so that we could take a sampling of everything.

We had the Spice Safari pasta, the Asian Ostrich skewers, the Rack a Bye Baby (those are ribs!), Grilled Rodeo Chops and Tsunami Chops. (When you have three boys they always order meat!)

After ordering we left as we had to buy things. And we figured it might take some time for the food to arrive as the place was full. We left and bought the things -- that did not take long though.

And as we went back we were pleasantly welcomed by the food. It was ready. It did not take long. And the food was great. In fact everything was really good. I was a little wary of the ostrich but it turned out really delicious. The pasta I ordered was differently good. It had a tangy taste which I loved. And the bill was really reasonable. The service was also good. Bigby's is big!

Lachi's

Last Saturday my wife and I went on a date. Since it was payday or close to it she asked if I could treat her. Our biggest problem that night was where to eat. We thought of a lot of places but then in a flash of inspiration we decided to go to Lachi's.

That small cozy restaurant is located along Marfori subdivision. You will not miss it as long as you follow the main road. Lachi's has five tables so you better come early because the place is usually full.

We had eaten at Lachi's before and we always came out satisfied but tonight with my wife I said, "sige go all out, my treat." It is a good thing that my wife is not so much into eating as I am.

She ordered the Roast pork while I had Ribs and the Red Pesto Pasta. And as usual we were not disappointed. They have managed to maintain their quality of food and I know we will always keep coming back.

The Red Pesto pasta was a first for me and it was good. I would recommend it as a side dish because it complemented the ribs that I had. My wife who does not eat much even took a swipe at the pasta much to my dismay! I wanted it for myself lang!

After dinner we had a chocolate cupcake that was yummy. Right bitterness, right sweetness. Perfect actually. Then we had another slice of chocolate cake that was really creamy. The Roast Pork, the ribs, the pasta and the dessert and soda, how much did they cost? Would you believe less than three hundred?

I have always loved eating and it is a good thing that more and more restaurants are sprouting. Someone told me about this place that serves great pizza -- that is where I will go next. My wife though has suggested that we go back to the gym because of my weight. We might just do that but in the meantime there are so many restaurants to discover. Hurray for food!

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:46 PM

Friday, November 23, 2007
Sarangani, Polomolok tankers in Mindanao Inter-School swimfest
Sunstar Davao

SARANGANI and Polomolok tankers will also compete in the Mindanao Ceelin Inter-School Swimming Championships on Saturday and Sunday at the Woodridge Park and Country Club.

Event director Darren Evangelista said there are now 140 participants who signed up for the two-day swimfest.

"There are also entries from Tagum, Panabo, General Santos and Koronadal," Evangelista said during the regular Davao Sporswriters Associaton (DSA), at the Tower Inn Thursday. Competition will start at 10 a.m.

The opening rite is set at 8 a.m. then the coaches meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three swimmers in every event while ribbons will go to the fourth and fifth finishers.

The top three teams will receive trophies and special awards will be given to the most outstanding swimmers per category.

The tournament is supported by Ascorbic Ceelin, McDonald's and Holiday Gym and Spa. (MLSA)

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:52 PM

3 Chinese firms eye local tuna production
By Carmelito Q. Francisco
Published : 2007-11-22
Mindanao Times

THREE Chinese companies have started exploring the possibility of partnering with local investors for investments in fish processing and exporting of sashimi grade tuna from the city, said George Campeon, regional director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

Campeon said he met with officials of the three companies, which are all from Guangzhi province of China on October 31 to start the discussion on the possible venture agreements with local investors, although the meeting was just exploratory.

He said local investors will still continue the discussion as there are plans for them to visit the prospective Chinese counterparts. “We still have sufficient supply of tuna either for export or for food processing,” he said, although he said he could not still provide the data on the city production.

Among the possible investments are in exporting high-grade tuna for sashimi to the Chinese market and the processing of lower grade tuna, he said, adding that the supply will be sourced from either those dumped at the Davao City Fish Port or those that vessels bring to other areas using the fish port as transshipment point.

Although most of the vessels that use the port are Taiwanese, Campeon does not see any problem considering that there were already initial discussion between them and the Chinese traders.

The Chinese government has considered Taiwan , also known as Chinese Taipei, as a renegade province even when the latter has considered itself independent.

“I believe there will be no problem considering that they will just be talking business. And business is business,” he said.

Based on the data from the port, about 200 Taiwanese vessels are using it either as transshipment point for their catch or to refuel and other related activities. The data also showed that annual shipment of tuna passing through the port could hit about 5,000 metric tons annually.

Sashimi grade tuna is shipped to other foreign destinations like Japan through the Davao International Airport , but still via Manila .

Asked whether the possibility of another processing plant in the city for tuna will have a drastic effect on the local wet market, Campeon said there is no effect whatsoever considering that the Department of Agriculture has specified only about 3.5 tons everyday should be unloaded to the local wet markets.

About two years ago, tuna traders from General Santos City criticized foreign vessels for dumping lower grade tuna into the city’s wet markets, preventing local traders from buying from them.

However, the Department of Agriculture issued an administrative order regulating the dumping of lower grade tuna, allowing only about 3.5 tons a day for the domestic market, out of the 13.5 metric tons of tuna unloaded at the fish port.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:53 PM

Friday, November 23, 2007
RRD Elderlympics '07 set
By Marianne Saberon-Abalayan

SOME 5,000 senior citizens are expected to compete and witness the RRD Elderlympics 2007 on December 8 to 10, 2007, at the Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC) Gym and SM City Davao.

Davao City Councilor Leonardo Avila III, whose office is one of the organizers of the annual event now on its sixth year, bared this during the Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Thursday.

"The first two days of the activity will be held at the RMC Gym where the sports events will be played. The culmination day highlighted by the social ballroom dancing contest, quiz bowl and awarding of prizes will be at SM."

Avila said 14 teams will see action in the sportsfest. These are Agdao, Baguio, Bunawan, Calinan, Marilog, Paquibato, Talomo A, Talomo B, Toril, City Poblacion A, City Poblacion B, Buhangin A, Buhangin B and Tugbok teams.

"Grocery items and cash incentives will be awarded to the winners. There will be free medical check-ups and other services that will benefit the senior citizens who will play and watch the activities," Avila said.

Events entered are field demonstration, athletics, basketball, chess, dama, table tennis and mixed doubles badminton.

The recreational sports events include paper cutting, message relay, candle relay, golf ball putting and fish fanning.

Avila said Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is a major supporter of the Elderlympics.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 07:57 PM

Habitat builds homes in Tugbok
Published : 2007-11-22
Mindanao Times

The Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Mindanao Land, will build 120 houses for people from the formal and informal sectors in Sitio Mahayahay, Tugbok District, Davao City.

The home construction project, which will start this Saturday, November 24, 2007, aims to build “decent, durable and affordable single and duplex houses” for its 120 homepartners.

The project also seeks to develop and strengthen the value and practice of saving and repayment” through the process of counterparting, wherein the cost of capitalization is divided between the home-partners with 1/3 as their savings counterpart, while 2/3 is advanced by the Habitat for Humanity and its donor partners.

Thus, allowing the homepartners the opportunity to acquire and build their own houses, which are affordable. In addition to this, the 120 homepartners will be providing at least 400 hours in building their own homes and those of their neighbors, as well as to participate in all Habitat and Mindanao Land programs and activities such as values formation, skills and training, site beautification, sanitation, and many others.

Moreover, some 30 sons of the MNLF former combatants whose families are homepartners of Habitat European Commission program in Central Minda-nao, will be rendering an on the job training in Tugbok as skilled construction workers.

For this Tugbok project, Habitat for Humanity is in partnership with Davao Light and Power Corporation, Davao City Water District, Del Monte Fresh Produce (Phils) Inc., and other donors. In relation to this news, Habitat for Humanity will also commence the building of 394 houses in Carmen, Davao del Norte this month.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 08:00 PM

RC South Davao partners with Grand Regal in civic work
Published
2007-11-22
Mindanao Times

In its interest to extend civic assistance to the community, the Grand Regal Hotel recently donated thousands of slippers and china wares – plates, bowls, cups, saucers, etc.—to the Rotary Club of South Davao.

As agreed between the two parties, the Rotary Club will in turn take charge of donating the said items to public schools (for use in their Home Economics lectures) and to foundations, NGOs and other organizations that cater to the less fortunate.

The formal hand-over ceremony from Grand Regal to RC South Davao was done during the weekly meeting of the club at the Marco Polo Hotel last November 14, 2007.

The RC South Davao, in its desire to expand its services to the community, has been actively tying-up with different organizations for synergy.

Some of its other partners in civic work this Rotary year are the Mary Immaculate Health and Educational Foundation, the Davao CitiHardware, Enterprise Bank, Grand Regal Hotel, Hedcor (an Aboitiz company), Davao Medical Society, Davao Dental Society, Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, DIMDI, PIChE, and DCWD, among others.

Other business entities or organizations that have the financial means and interest to do civic work but don’t have the time and logistics may tie-up with the RC South Davao by contacting its president, Ismael D. Tabije, at (082) 244-0837 or email rotarysouthdavao @yahoo.com.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 08:14 PM

NCCC Cares medical mission on December 1
Published
2007-11-22
Mindanao Times

Doctors and nurses will give free medical consultations to the public from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on December 01, 2007 at the Activity Center, NCCC Mall Davao. Organized by NCCC Cares, it will give preference to children and give out free medicines courtesy of Health and Beauty in 1 (HB1). Registration will be at the site.

The medical mission. is NCCC Cares’ way of extending help to poor members of the community who may need medical attention in areas where NCCC operates.

This activity concludes its projects for 2007, where 208 residents of Barangay Isla Verde and Barangay 31-D Boulevard were assisted.

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davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 08:32 PM

Entertainment
Philippine Star
Thor gets his big break
By Gabby Libarios
Friday, November 23, 2007

After years of doing backing vocals for more established artists and session work for upcoming recording stars, R ’n B-pop singer Thor has finally gotten his much-deserved break. He recently launched Soul Obsessions: Duets with Thor, a compilation of Thor’s favorite duets with some of the best in the music industry.

At a musical celebration held at Silver City Automall in Libis, amid the chatter and bustle of performers doing last-minute rehearsals, Thor couldn’t help beaming when asked about the huge development in his career. After all, he waited all his life for this opportunity to come his way.

“I feel really happy that I was given the chance to release this album,” he said. “This also gave me the chance to work with some of my idols.”

For a long time, Thor did backing vocals for Luke Mejares, Jay-R, Arnee Hidalgo and many others. Thor was in a band before he decided to try his luck in the world of recording.

“I also have this segment in Wave 89.1 called Duets with Thor. It’s where we feature my collaborations with different singers,” he said. “The program gave station manager Gary Caoili the idea to approach Ivory Music & Video and suggest that the songs should be packaged into an album.”

While all other aspiring recording artists would quickly say that playing second fiddle is a path that must be avoided at all costs, as one runs the risk of being somewhat pigeonholed, Thor didn’t mind playing the part of backup singer.

In fact, he took the experience as an opportunity to perfect his skills, so that when the time came for him to step into the spotlight, he would not fall short of the standards.

Admittedly, Thor said that there is also an advantage to doing backing vocals. For one, it doesn’t have the same pressure as singing solo. Because the audience doesn’t really notice backup singers, one doesn’t have to worry about looking good and holding the attention of the listeners, either. Nevertheless, Thor gives his best in each of his performances.

But now that he is venturing into the music scene, Thor just wants to focus on how to further improve his talent. An opportunity like this doesn’t come very often, so Thor wants to make the most out of the experience.

“I am really confident about this album, because I am now more mature, having been exposed to different styles and forms,” he shared.

Composed of 11 tracks, Soul Obsessions serves as a cherry on top of a delightful year for Thor. Among the noteworthy songs are the duets Be My Number Two with M.Y.M.P. and a cover of You Don’t Know Me, with bossa nova singer Sofia.

However, it is in Whenever You Call, a song originally popularized by Mariah Carey and Brian McKnight, Thor shines through. His smooth, mesmerizing and controlled voice complements Nina’s amazing belting prowess.

R ’n B, of course, is the main course of the album. Listeners can enjoy huge helpings of it in Spend My Life With You (feat. Amber), What About Love (with Jay Durias of South Border), Suddenly (with Jinky Vidal), The Girl is Mine (with Luke Mejares), and Everytime I Close My Eyes (with Natural High). Also featured are I’m Ready (with Cezar Aguas on guitar), Just One Dance (with Jerome Nuñez on violin) and Home.

Released under Ivory Music and Videos, Soul Obsessions: Duets with Thor is now available at record bars.

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 11:44 PM

The Famous Davao Wild Water Adventure

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davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 11:46 PM

Blugre - Davao's Homegrown Coffee Bar Chain

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/blugre-1.jpg

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 11:47 PM

Blugre - Davao's Homegrown Coffee Bar Chain

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davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 11:49 PM

The Chic and Trendy City Triangle Mall

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davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 11:54 PM

NCCC Mall, Matina District
http://nickilo.wordpress.com/files/2007/10/nccc04.jpg

Victoria Plaza, Bajada District
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SM Davao (Ecoland)
http://nickilo.wordpress.com/files/2007/09/sm02.jpg

JS Citimall (Illustre Street)
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/9/1062066/Nickilo006.jpg

Photos originally posted by Nickilo in another forum

davaoeagle

November 22nd, 2007, 11:56 PM

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davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 12:02 AM

Grand Regal Hotel Davao (Formerly Grand Mercure)

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davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 12:05 AM

GAP FARMS RESORT - One of Davao's Many Attractions

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davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 12:08 AM

Strike up kinship with different fowls in our mountain resorts

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davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 12:09 AM

An iconic figure in GAP FARMS RESORT

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davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 12:11 AM

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 01:40 AM

Your Safari Starts at
Eagle's Bar

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Gambas
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Calamares
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Beef Tapa

Eagle's Bar
Marco Polo Davao
Tel Nos: (082)221-0888

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 01:46 AM

ok 1st gising game in Davao Eats!

where is this ?

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/1324/reco0163jc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:D

Sirit na @Dinabaw... where can we find this mural??? :):):)

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 01:57 AM

Swiss Deli

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Cheese Fondue
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seafood chowder
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Hungarian Sausage
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Cordon Bleu
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Swiss Steak
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Tiramisu
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Black Forest cake
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Mango Fruit Torte
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San Pelligrino Limonata

Swiss Deli
Lanang, Davao City
Tel No: (082)234-0271

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 02:07 AM

gising game ...

where's this?

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3643/reco0161qb6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

hint: the "it" place in early 90's ...:D

^^ this is where I spent most of my highschool years....weeeeeeee SONIC BOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 02:08 AM

More of Marco Polo Hotel

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Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 02:19 AM

RESORTS

CORAL REEF RESORT
Telephone (6382) 76269
PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT
Telephone (6382) 2343050/2219970 to 79
KADAYAWAN RESORT COMPLEX
Telephone (6382) 2218599
FELIS RESORT COMPLEX
Telephone (6382) 2970719
MALAGOS GARDEN RESORT
Telephone (6382) 2950393
MARINA AZUL RESORT HOTEL
Telephone (6382) 2971682
MOUNTAIN BREEZE RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Telephone (6382) 2962053
OCEAN VIEW BEACH
Telephone (6382) 2961749
PARADISE ISLAND BEACH RESORT
Telephone (6382) 728227
PETER LOU MOUNTAIN RANGE RESORT
Telephone (6382) 2342376
VALENZUELA GARDEN RESORT
Telephone (6382) 2972719
VALES BEACH RESORT
Telephone (6382) 2910474
VICTORIO'S BEACH RESORT & SEMINAR HOUSE
Telephone (6382) 2279487
VILLA VICTORIA BEACH RESORT
Telephone (6382) 2981775

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 02:44 AM

Sirit na @Dinabaw... where can we find this mural??? :):):)

hehe sa Havana compound home of international restos where expats dine and wine :cheers:

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 03:05 AM

PGMA catches flight to Davao before typhoon’s onset
By glenrose on Nov 23, 2007 in News

by RG Alama

Davao City- It was around 20 minutes past the hour of 11 in a calm Wednesday (Nov. 21) evening, when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrived at the Davao International Airport aboard a Philippine Airlines aircraft.

Amidst various speculations, the President according to Madeline “Bebot” Dizon Marfori, the President’s consultant on Mindanao Affairs was in a hurry to return home before super typhoon Mina arrives. Marfori said that the President does not want to come to Manila during the onset of the super typhoon.

According to PAG-ASA Super Typhoon Mina (international codename Mitag) is estimated to pack winds of more than 220 kph when it makes a landfall in Manila which is forecasted to be as early as Friday (Nov. 23).

The President arrived in a small party with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff Hermogenes Esperon. She was met at the Airport’s tarmac by Duterte, Marfori, Presidential Peace Process Adviser Jess Dureza and a host of military and police officials led by Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division chief Major-General Ernesto Boac and Philippine National Police Regional Director Chief Superintendent Andres Caro.

The President immediately proceeded to Marco Polo Davao Hotel to spend the night.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte doused speculations and rumors that the President came because of his ongoing public rift with Davao City First district Congressman Prospero Nograles, who is a staunch President’s ally. Rumors were aplenty in the City that the President made a special trip to patch the squabble between Nograles and Duterte.

The Mayor said that DIA in Mindanao is the only airport with the equipment that can accommodate the President’s night flight, hence the decision to land in Davao. He said that President Arroyo will then proceed to Iligan and Surigao by the morning.

The Mayor said that they have been tipped as early as three days ago that the President is arriving to inspect the damages wrought by heavy rains in Surigao del Norte where seven towns have been put under state of calamity and in Iligan City where three people drowned and 2, 755 families have fled their homes because of very heavy rains.

The President according to Duterte asked a favor to the ASEAN that she would be the first one to sign the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) bilaterals so that she could leave early and her request was eventually granted. (PIA)

http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/davao/2007/11/23/pgma-catches-flight-to-davao-before-typhoons-onset/

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 03:20 AM

Friday, November 23, 2007
Davao firm ships 20 mt frozen bananas to Saudi

WITH the strong demand for banana in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a Davao-based company has initially shipped 20 metric tons (mt) of frozen bananas last month.

Ferdinand Marañon, owner of Sagrex Foods, Inc., the sole company in Mindanao which is into the production of frozen ripe cardava banana, Pinoy fries (frozen banana fries), and turon (ripe banana glazed with sugar), was among the 14 businessmen who joined the KSA trade and investment mission spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry - National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (DTI-Nerbac) Davao early this year. The mission paved the way for the market tie-up with KSA.

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Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Merly M. Cruz said that during their visit in KSA, Sagrex Foods' products gained positive feedbacks. The traders, distributors, and OFWs expressed intense desire for the products to be made available in the market.

"I can confidently say that Sagrex's partnership with KSA will go a long way because I've personally witnessed the interest of Arabs to really market the products locally," Cruz.

Engineer Pedro Ezekiel Sandoval, operations manager of Sagrex Foods, said the shipment is just the start of the company's strong partnership with its buyer in KSA. The said country has around 1.4 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

"Our buyer in Saudi, an Arab businessman married to a Filipina, is also interested to order Pinoy fries and turon but as of now, we can't meet their demand kasi nga hindi pa dumarating ang bago naming equipment," he said.
The equipment, which was mentioned by Sandoval, is a blast freeze machine worth at least US$30,000. It has a capacity of 500 kilograms per hour.

To date, the company's plant capacity is only at the level of 1.5 MT per day. With a new machine, Sandoval said, their production level will greatly improve.
They are expecting the equipment to be in by December or early part of 2008 and the company's expansion will commence upon its availability.

"Our expansion will really be ASAP (as soon as possible)," he said.

With the planned expansion, the company is expecting to accommodate more orders from various clients, both local and international.

Aside from KSA, Sagrex Foods is also looking at other markets such as the United States, Taiwan and Korea.

"Last year, we sent 10 metric tons of microwavable frozen bananas to Korea for market testing and sampling. With that, we immediately received an order of two 40-footer containers (one container loads 20 MT) per month but with our present capacity, we really could not meet their demand. Malaki talaga ang demand ng Korea. Kaya nga minamadali namin ang aming expansion," he said.

Moreover, Sandoval said, the expansion will also let them cater to the demand of the local market.

"Isang taga-Davao na businessman ang lumapit na sa amin para bumili ng aming produkto (A businessman approached us asking to buy our products) for them to export to Australia. A fast food chain is also interested to get our Pinoy fries. Kapag nandyan na ang aming bagong makina (When we get our machine), hopefully, tuloy-tuloy na ang tanggap namin ng (the) orders (will continue)," Sandoval said.

Banana, being the region's enrolled commodity under the One Town One Product (Otop) program, keeps on soaring high as manifested by this development, Cruz said.

Otop is a priority program of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that aims to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs. Through Otop, local chief executives of each city and municipality take the lead in identifying, developing, and promoting a specific product or service with a competitive advantage.

Based on the report of the Bureau of Customs (BoC) and DTI-Nerbac Davao, the region already recorded a total export value of US$320.38 million for fresh and processed banana during the first semester of this year.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/11/23/bus/davao.firm.ships.20.mt.frozen.bananas.to.saudi.html

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 03:26 AM

Friday, November 23, 2007
Russian traders buying more Davao fresh fruits

MAXIM Cheploutsky, 25, lifted his dark sunglasses, took a good look at the Sasa International Seaport at dusk, sweeping his eyes at the container yard and modern loading facilities, broke into a smile and nodded, "This is good. Let's do it," he said, giving thumbs up.
This Russian import manager of Double D Trade who came all the way from the Far East Russian port of Vladivostok, was just winding his whole day survey tour of Davao banana plantations last year to check out the banana farms, the packing plants and local port facilities and finally decided to place their first import order of fresh bananas, fresh mangoes and fresh pineapples from Davao fruit exporters.

Today, the low-profile Russian trading firm, without any fanfare, has expanded its contacts with several Philippine fruit exporters, mostly in Davao, signing export supply contracts and opening letters of credit from their home office in Washington state, USA.

"We want to be the first in Vladivostok to offer a wide variety of high quality fresh fruits from the Philippines," Cheploutsky said, taking off his black baseball cap with the word "Russia" emblazoned on it.

The US-based Double D Trade company is currently shipping tons of fresh fruits, vegetables and frozen meat to its own marketing outlets in St. Petersburg, Moscow and Vladivostok.

Countries that are now exporting their food products in Vladivostok include Egypt (citrus), Chile (apples, grapes), USA (apples, grapes, pears), Australia (citrus), New Zealand (apples, pears) and Philippines (bananas, pineapples).
Products entering the port of Vladivostok are distributed through local Russian distributors, wholesalers, and retail stores in the towns and cities of Ussurisk, Nakhodka, Khabarosk, Yuzhno, Sakhalinsk and expanding farther towards Siberia.

Cheploutsky said Double D Trade now owns one of the biggest and most modern cold storage facility (including ripening rooms) in the Far East.

Increasing volumes of fresh fruits imported from several Asian countries including the Philippines are stored in this cold storage facility before distribution.

Not many ships however want to go all the way to Vladivostok and those that do, usually unload their containers at Busan port, Korea where they are reloaded again after a few days on other ships for transshipment to Vladivostok, according to Cheploutsky.

Lately, more ocean vessels are taking more reefer container cargo from the Davao port, which include American President Lines (APL), Maersk Lines and others. Last year, when ships were reluctant due to the low-volume shipments from the Philippines, Cheploutsky said it took 21 days from Davao to Vladivostok, but as competition grew between ocean vessels, shipments today are getting better and faster at 15 to 16 days delivery time.

To improve efficiency at the Vladivostok port, top Russian shipping executives from Far East Shipping Co. Ltd (Fesco) sought the help of the world-renown Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) to train their Russian managers in handling and managing container cargoes at their port. The Russian port managers were trained last year at the Manila International Container Terminal.

World-class port facilities in Davao, according to Trade Asst. Secretary Merly M. Cruz, can make it easier for ocean vessels to operate more efficiently and serve the shipping needs of more local exporters.

Most of Davao's fresh fruit exporters are shipped from the modern public and private ports along the coast of Davao Gulf, on their way to foreign markets worldwide. (Aurelio A. Pena/PhilPress Features)

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 03:51 AM

Napoleon Abueva's Sculptures in Malagos

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http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4671/ringofthegods1sn9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Ring of the Gods

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What is Love

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Bridge of Love

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Family

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Torso

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Kaganapan

nikkixtrm

November 23rd, 2007, 04:27 AM

5 months to go...:cry:

nikkixtrm

November 23rd, 2007, 04:29 AM

Grand Regal Hote Davao (Formerly Grand Mercure)

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you're missing an L :D

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 04:31 AM

5 months to go...:cry:

@nikkixtrm What's this T-5months na countdown all about? :) Is it coming home time??? :cheers:

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 04:42 AM

^

got it nikks! :)

reancorbz84

November 23rd, 2007, 04:49 AM

hehehehehe ^^

wala ng kadayawan resort complex. hhehehe ginawa ng resto... toink

HARANA AND SARUNBANGGI. HEHEHEH

reancorbz84

November 23rd, 2007, 04:53 AM

abskess

November 23rd, 2007, 06:57 AM

Robinsons Projects in Davao

The Highlands (Buhangin)
The Crest - Expansion, extension of Highlands (Buhangin)
The Bloomfields (Lanang)
The Costa Verde (near Mergrande)
The Montclair (Buhangin)

Of course, soon the Robinsons Mall...:banana::banana::banana:

abskess

November 23rd, 2007, 07:26 AM

^^WWoooooooooooooooh! superb job Ibex :banana::banana::banana:

abskess

November 23rd, 2007, 07:32 AM

Aside from the ECO4000 Residences, DMCI will also be developing another condominium in Bolton, twice the size of present project, consisting of 4 buildings/towers. Ground breaking will be in January of next year.

Plus another two upscale residential subdivisions will be developed later...:)

:banana::banana::banana:

abskess

November 23rd, 2007, 07:54 AM

^^baka hanggang ganun lang talaga yung first arch :lol::lol:

abskess

November 23rd, 2007, 08:01 AM

Good News:

Aside from the ECO4000 Residences, DMCI will also be developing another condominium in Bolton, twice the size of present project, consisting of 4 buildings/towers. Ground breaking will be in January of next year.

Plus another two upscale residential subdivisions will be developed later...

:banana::banana::banana:

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:11 AM

^

Hi bro abs! That's the same development xzibit31 said here the last time... and 2 more upscale residential developments? Nice!

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 08:12 AM

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:17 AM

^

Where exactly in Buhangin is Monclair rising?

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:31 AM

Entertainment Article
Madrigal’s Davao gig to benefit 163, Davao choir
Mindanao Times

THIS Saturday evening, Davao will be fortunate to witness the performance of the undisputedly Best Choir in the World—the Philippine Madrigal Singers—in a choral concert to be held at the Ateneo de Davao University Auditorium, Jacinto campus.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers, also known as the Madz, will perform in the Sing Philippines Choral Festival, a choral concert for the benefit of Bantay Bata 163 Davao and the Davao Boys Choir.

Sing Philippines Choral Festival will also feature the Madz Et Al, the 10 Mindanao choirs the Madz have trained the past months under the outreach program of the foundation of Madz founder Andrea O. Veneracion, the AOV Sing Philippines Foundation.

The title of World’s Best Choir had been rightfully bestowed to Madz after it won the 19th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Arezzo, Italy in August this year. Madz won the plum prize after it beat competitors from all over world — the Taipei Chamber Singers, Cantemus Mixed Choir of Hungary, Schola Cantorum Coralina of Cuba, and the 2000 Grand Prix winner, the Children‘s Choir Vesna of Russia. The Madz is the only choir in the world to have won the grand prix twice, having won it the first time in 1997.

Choirs competing in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing were the champions of European choral competitions held in Debrecen, Arezzo and Gorizia in Italy, which qualified them to join in this year’s grand prix. The Madz won in Florilege Vocal de Tours in France in September last year, thereby qualifying them for the 2007 grand prix.

After bringing yet another honor to the country, the Madz moved on to share their talents to their countrymen by giving training to promising choirs. They are currently conducting choral workshops with the 10 Mindanao choirs n Davao City, Tagum City, Koronadal, and Bukidnon. Madz Et Al is composed of the Davao Boys Choir, University of Immaculate Conception High School Chorale, F. Bangoy National High School Choir, Ateneo Carillon, University of Mindanao Choir, Matina Central Children’s Choir, St. Joseph the Worker Parish Choir, San Pedro College Chorale, Dihog Chorale, and the Symphony Chorale.

As a recital for these choirs, Madz launched a choral festival all over Mindanao where they shall perform with the Madz Et Al in a series of concerts from Nov. 22-27.

In Davao City, the concert tour is organized by the Southern Philippines Foundation for the Arts, Culture & Ecology (SPACE), headed by Margie Moran Floirendo.

The event is sponsored by the Anflo Group of Companies, Microtel Davao, Marco Polo, Dapacor, PTSI, Santerbro, DecoArts, Emilia’s Jewelry Collection, BPI/MS, Malayan Insurance, RJS Construction, Merco, Goldilocks, Link2Support, and Crystal Clear Water.

For concert tickets, call SPACE at 2352133 or 2352140 (Leda or Noreen).

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:31 AM

Maayong Buntag Mindanao launched new segments for Christmas
Mindanao Times

WITH the onset of the Christmas season, ABS-CBN’s Maayong Buntag Mindanao recently launched two new segments dedicated to its viewers. During the launch of Munting Hiling, two lucky Kapamilyas’ wishes came true.

Darwin Espino, a high school student from Tres De Mayo, Digos City, wanted to give his nieces new dolls. An event organizer from Davao City, Budz Briones, answered his prayers by providing two new dolls and other toys.

Arlene Billiones, a mother from Toril, wanted to make her little Princess’ birthday extra special. But her family’s income is not sufficient for extra spending. To her surprise, Jollibee NCCC Mall Branch gave her daughter her grandest birthday bash.

These are just simple wishes that came true. Every week, one Kapamilya’s simple wish will be granted with the help of local sponsors and donors.

MBM is also accepting toys and donations for the less privileged children through “Share A Toy This Christmas” Project. Toy boxes will be placed in schools, shopping centers and other strategic locations. Watch out for the Toy Caravan in your area.

For donations and pledges, contact Michelle Robin-Bacsal at (082) 296-1911 or visit ABS-CBN Broadcasting Complex, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City, and share a little love this Christmas. (FEM)

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:34 AM

A Sunday spotlight
By Michael Ebro Dakudao
Mindanao Times

Sunday afternoon saw us braving the grey clouds crowding the blue out of the few hours of week end left to savor. The invitation said that it was going to start promptly at 4:00 p.m., and that we had to be seated by 3:45. We arrived with just enough time to wait only a few minutes before we were ushered in to our seats. The stage was simply done. Our eyes located a large screen on the left off stage amidst a gaggle of greenery carefully arranged around the metal leg that propped the projection device. We were in for a digital delight.

We sat with friends and chatted on how time had quickly devoured the years between a past life of innocence; dancing away to this very point where we found ourselves asking each other, and comparing not only our ages, but most especially on what year we had come under the tutelage of Tita Nitang. Not many young girls in Davao at that time could escape the studio that boasted the only ballet school in our part of the woods. It was like a rite of passage. So much so that when my own daughter celebrated her fifth birthday, we thought it was time for her too, to enroll at the Locsin Dance Studio.

When Agnes Locsin came on stage to welcome all of us, old and new and latest friends to the occasion, the busy hum of excited chatter quieted down. We focused our attention on the stage and tried to calm our reminiscing mind. We stole a glance at Tita Nitang, looking frail in her wicker chair, flanked on both sides by generations of Davao friends and family who had, in one way or another, experienced her discipline for dance.

The program started with an excerpt from the poem written for Tita Nitang by Agnes’ friend, poet Ricardo de Ungria.

Of all the fruits and flowers

and fish and fowl

that take life from the land

and the waters and the air

from Mintal to Calinan

and beyond to Marilog

and even to Silay and Iloilo

none turns the day around

to this point of lightness and heat

than the sweetness without

husk or shoreline that is

human love.

Love the leap in the air

without shadows

over walls and trees and craters

torn open by bombs.

Love the stroke of midnight and fire

announcing orchids

ahead of bicycles and breasts. Love

keep the hands of dreams warm

in all directions. Love

the stillness that won’t stay still.

Or slip away

like a ship in the night. Love

be still.

The short reading, moving enough as it was, was only the beginning. Another excerpt from the full-length version for the show at CAP (November 17) was danced on stage. And here we find the silence after the last note of the music is played out, the dancers in their final pose, the audience seeming to wait for more to come. In that second before we are all transported back to the Sunday humid heat, we find ourselves immersed for a while in a love story that tested time and history. That its survival today, nay its continuing love is more than a testimony of the strength upon which it was founded from.

How does such a love and passion for dance become so much larger than its origins? Timely then, that Agnes and the family has seen to honoring their mother with the publication of this singular book on the genre as it progressed and blossomed in Davao City.

Carmen D. Locsin’s Legacy of Dance, more than the book launch it was supposed to have been, instead reminded us that we are, indeed, more than the sum of many parts. And we hope that this must be just the first of more to come. Davao needs it.

The book is available at the Locsin Dance Workshop.

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:39 AM

18th Durian Tee gets more support
By Jon Develos

The Metro Davao Sports Association (MED-SA) and the Davao City Water District (DCWD) marched into the list as one of the major supporters in the coming 18th Durian Tee Invitational Golf Tournament set this November 29 to December 2 at the Apo Golf and Country Club.

Both are included in the list of corporate backers having Kar Asia, Monark Equipment Corporation, H2Zero Distilled Drinking Water, UMBN, Minda-nao Times, Kart Plaza, BHI Group of Companies, Mabuhay Exchange Trading, Anflocor Management Corporation, Wilson Sports, and JLBP Manpower Services.

Completing the list are Orient Glass and Aluminum Supply, BIDA/Valor Security Agency, Zakoya Japanese Restaurant, Maxam Trucking Services Incorporated, MG Golf Academy, Countryside Steel, Apo View Hotel, Multi-turf, Coca-Cola Bottlers Inc., RCBC Savings, JTL Insurance Agency/Stronghold Insurance and San Andres Fishing.

The tournament now on its 18th year grants a brand new Mitsubishi Fuzion GLX, P500,000 and a Yamaha golf cart as hole-in-one prizes.

Registration which is currently ongoing is pegged at P2,000 for members and P3,000 for guests. jon develos

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 08:40 AM

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Features & Amenities
Grand Entrance with Guard House
Swimming Pool
Children's Playground
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Clubhouse
Spacious Parks
View Sample Computation for Lot-only Property (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/blog/?p=22)

Other Details
Min Lot Area : 110 sq m
Max Lot Area : 402 sq m
Lot Price : PhP 4,100 / sq m and up (depends on lot category)House designs from Toscana Subdivision (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/toscana/) located in Puan
Chamomile (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/toscana/carolea.php)
Cranberry (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/toscana/dritta.php)
Critronella (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/toscana/cecina.php)
Note :
House and Lot Packages are available only on special lot blocks name The Fields of Toscana. Lot-Only Units are available on a different set of blocks refered to as The Trails of Toscana.

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Carolea (Chamonile) Premium Unit

House Specifications and Features

Floor Area : 40 sq m
Min Lot Area : 120 sq m
Total Contract Price : PhP 1,365,000 (Premium Unit)
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Kitchen
2 bedrooms
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Dritta (Cranberry) Premium Unit

House Specifications and Features
Floor Area : 50 sq m
Min Lot Area : 120 sq m
Total Contract Price : PhP 1,497,000 (Premium Unit)
Single Detached
Living Area
Dining Area
Kitchen
3 bedrooms
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Citronella (Cecina) Premium Unit

House Specifications and Features

Floor Area : 60 sq m
Min Lot Area : 144 sqm (with firewall)
Total Contract Price : PhP 1,853,000 (Premium Unit)
Living Area
Dining Area
Kitchen
3 bedrooms
2 T&B

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:40 AM

At Woodridge Park and Country Club
’07 Ceelin Minda Inter-school swimfest set
By Jon Develos

Some 140 entries to date already signified their bid to compete in the 2007 Ceelin Ascorbic Acid Mindanao Inter-School Age Group Swimming Championships set this Saturday, November 24 at the Woodridge Park and Country Club.

“The entries are growing as competition proper starts,” said Darren Evangelista of the organizing Evangelista Aquatics, yesterday during the weekly Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Davao.

These entries will come from schools as far as Koronadal, Polomolok, Digos, Panabo, Saranggani, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and host Davao.

“We expect to reach 200 to 300 entries,” Evange-lista added.

The city’s contingent will come from Ateneo de Davao University, Holy Child School of Davao, Davao Central High, Stella Maris Academy, and Davao Wisdom Academy.

Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte and Dr. Alex Dagdag are expected to grace the opening rites slated at 9:30 a.m.

Competition proper will follow the age group classification ranging from the freestyle, backstroke, butterfly stroke, and breaststroke events.

Winners will receive ribbons, medals, trophies and gift items. jon develos

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:41 AM

PAFP holds Golf for a Cause
By Jon Develos

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) Davao City Chapter will hold its first ever Golf for a Cause slated on December 9 at the world-class Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club.

“The sporting event will serve as fund raising project for the activities of the PAFP especially in maintaining our Wellness Center located in SIR, Matina,” said PAFP-Davao President Ana Liza Lanva-Moscoso during yester-day’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn Davao.

Some 200 golfers are expected to see action in the tournament with merchandise at stake for the winners plus special designed trophies.

“Registration fee is pegged at P2,500,” said Moscoso, adding the all proceeds of the tournament will be used in purchasing equipments for the Wellness Center intended for the young children.

Interested may contact Malou at 228-6129 or at 0920-9522-593. jon develos

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 09:05 AM

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Club Sola

Solariega (Talomo District, Davao City)
There is no greater happiness than to spend your family time with comfort and style. Live life to its fullest by turning each day into a holiday only at Solariege.
This Carribean-themed community offers amenities and facilities for enjoyment with your family and friends.

Features & Amenities
Grad Entrance with Guard House
Swimming Pool
Children's Playground
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Clubhouse
Spacious ParksHouse and lot package at Solariega:
Lavender (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/solariega/alessa.php)
Petunia (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/solariega/cinzia.php)
Amaranth (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/solariega/raffaella.php)
Crossandra (http://www.davao-real-estate.com/davao-properties/solariega/micaela.php)Lavender

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House Specifications and Features
Floor Area : 66 sq m
Min Lot Area : 120 sq m
Total Contract Price : PhP 2,003,000
Living Area, Kitchen and Dining Area
2 bedrooms
2 T&B
Petunia

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House Specifications and Features
Floor Area : 80 sq m
Min Lot Area : 120 sq m
Total Contract Price : PhP 2,294,000
Living Area, Dining Area
Kitchen
3 bedrooms
2 T&BAmaranth

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House Specifications and Features
Floor Area : 91 sq m
Min Lot Area : 132 sq m
Total Contract Price : PhP 2,643,000
Living Area, Dining Area
Kitchen
4 bedrooms
3 T&B
Balcony, Lanai, Car portCrossandra

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House Specifications and Features
Floor Area : 141 sq m
Min Lot Area : 144 sq m
Total Contract Price : PhP 3,928,000.00
Living Area, Dining Area
Kitchen
Porch, Lanai, Balcony
3 bedrooms, 1 maid's room
3 T&B

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 09:48 AM

WAAAHHHHHH U/C NA ANG SECOND ARCH? DI PA NGA TAPOS UNG 1ST... WHEW! HAHAY :bash:

:lol:para muhulat na pud ta ug isa ka tuig

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 09:51 AM

Davao City orders all food establishments to use fortified rice, food products
By glenrose on Nov 23, 2007 in News

By Rose B. Palacio

Davao City — Following order of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, the City Health Office and National Nutrition Council has reminded all restaurants, canteens, cafeterias, hospitals, dietaries and food service establishments in the city to use rice fortified with iron, sugar, flour and oil.

Republic Act 8976 mandates the fortification of staple products due to the high prevalence of hidden hunger or micronutrient malnutrition in the country, particularly iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among women and children, said NNC regional head Ma. Teresa Ungson and City Health Officer Dr. Josephine Villafuerte during a Task Force on Food Fortification meeting held at the City Nutrition office along Camus Street, Davao City led by City Nutrition division chief Venus Millana and Kiwanis club represented by Sergio Y. Haw and Boy Rallos.

Mayor Duterte, through an Executive Order 19, created the Davao City Food Fortification Task Force aimed at strengthening mechanisms for the prevention of malnutrition, protect the health of the people and ensure that women and children are given proper nutrition.

In a bid to smoothly mobilize the Task Force, the Mayor initially provided some P500,000 budget for its immediate information drive and operation attested by City Administrator Atty. Wendel E. Avisado.

Jay Mathew Mariano, technical consultant, Grains Fortificant Marketing, Inc. and an active member of the NNC committee said as mandated by RA 8976, all three staple products like sugar, flour, and oil are already fortified.

Mr. Mariano and City Division chief Venus Millana were guests during a radio program “Tingog sa Masa” anchored by Boy Bilaan and the Philippine Information Agency.

Food manufacturers and producers are also enjoined to fortify food products especially those commonly purchased by the kids like chippy, torquillos, and other chichirias or finger/junk foods.

Mariano explained that during a TF on Food Fortification meeting, NFA assistant manager Mon Cangrejo explained that government (NFA) rice will be fully fortified by February next year (2008) following the bidding/procurement procedures which takes quite a time.

The Department of Interior and Local Government issued memorandum circular 170 to all provincial governors, city/municipal mayors, DILG regional/provincial/city directors and all others concerned for the implementation of RA 8976, “An Act Establishing the Philippine Food Fortification program and for other purposes.” (PIA)

http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/davao/2007/11/23/davao-city-orders-all-food-establishments-to-use-fortified-rice-food-products/

:applause: hala suko na si digong :lol:

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 09:54 AM

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Welcome!

With the Mount Apo National Park as its backdoor neighbor, no other village in Davao City can ever claim to be higher or cooler than Mountain Haven - and - it's a mere 25 kms. (15.5 miles) from SM Mall of Davao.

At about 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level, this fully completed village boasts an average temperature of 17 o C - 22 o C(62.6 oF - 71.6 oF - ) . High-value vegetables and even flowers from temperate countries like the USA and Canada have been successfully grown here. Capping all these is the unmatched view of the whole city. Davao Gulf and Samal Island.

With a very low density layout (8 lot per hectare or 3 lots per acre) plus a low buildable area per lot stipulation, you are assured that the nature ambience is retained even when everyone builds their own home. No wonder it's the subdivision of choice for leading businessmen, expats and even movie stars!

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 09:54 AM

Davao City orders all food establishments to use fortified rice, food products
By glenrose on Nov 23, 2007 in News

By Rose B. Palacio

Davao City — Following order of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, the City Health Office and National Nutrition Council has reminded all restaurants, canteens, cafeterias, hospitals, dietaries and food service establishments in the city to use rice fortified with iron, sugar, flour and oil.

Republic Act 8976 mandates the fortification of staple products due to the high prevalence of hidden hunger or micronutrient malnutrition in the country, particularly iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among women and children, said NNC regional head Ma. Teresa Ungson and City Health Officer Dr. Josephine Villafuerte during a Task Force on Food Fortification meeting held at the City Nutrition office along Camus Street, Davao City led by City Nutrition division chief Venus Millana and Kiwanis club represented by Sergio Y. Haw and Boy Rallos.

Mayor Duterte, through an Executive Order 19, created the Davao City Food Fortification Task Force aimed at strengthening mechanisms for the prevention of malnutrition, protect the health of the people and ensure that women and children are given proper nutrition.
In a bid to smoothly mobilize the Task Force, the Mayor initially provided some P500,000 budget for its immediate information drive and operation attested by City Administrator Atty. Wendel E. Avisado.

Jay Mathew Mariano, technical consultant, Grains Fortificant Marketing, Inc. and an active member of the NNC committee said as mandated by RA 8976, all three staple products like sugar, flour, and oil are already fortified.

Mr. Mariano and City Division chief Venus Millana were guests during a radio program “Tingog sa Masa” anchored by Boy Bilaan and the Philippine Information Agency.

Food manufacturers and producers are also enjoined to fortify food products especially those commonly purchased by the kids like chippy, torquillos, and other chichirias or finger/junk foods.

Mariano explained that during a TF on Food Fortification meeting, NFA assistant manager Mon Cangrejo explained that government (NFA) rice will be fully fortified by February next year (2008) following the bidding/procurement procedures which takes quite a time.

The Department of Interior and Local Government issued memorandum circular 170 to all provincial governors, city/municipal mayors, DILG regional/provincial/city directors and all others concerned for the implementation of RA 8976, “An Act Establishing the Philippine Food Fortification program and for other purposes.” (PIA)

http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/davao/2007/11/23/davao-city-orders-all-food-establishments-to-use-fortified-rice-food-products/

:appaluse: hala suko na si digong :lol:

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 10:35 AM

@Abskess saan banda sa Bolton? :)

imo sa likod ng Men Seng Hotel:)

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 10:47 AM

Thanks @Dinabaw :) at the very heart of the city gyud sya :cheers: nice...

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 12:56 PM

Crown Regency Residences
J.P. Cabaguio Avenue
Davao, Philippines
Asia 8000
Crown Regency Residences is a sprawling garden hotel with Mediterranean-inspired architecture. The one- and two-bedroom suites are complete with a living room, kitchenette, a balcony overlooking the swimming pool, and a private garage. Other facilities include an all-day cafe, fitness room, day spa, and a business center.

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 01:26 PM

ohhh hapit na mo daghan ani pag na human ang Holiday Resort ....

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Taken at the Sta. Ana Wharf, Davao City.

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 01:33 PM

two of the best eats in Davao! :okay:

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 01:44 PM

can you guess who's the guy riding the "indiana jones" ?:D

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 01:52 PM

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 01:59 PM

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 02:11 PM

while rapelling try drinking coffee upside down ...LOL

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 02:20 PM

gising game

asa dapit?

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tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 02:34 PM

WAAAHHHHHH U/C NA ANG SECOND ARCH? DI PA NGA TAPOS UNG 1ST... WHEW! HAHAY :bash:
Kasi, diba different ang nagfunds ng two projects. Ang first project is of the Abrilles I guess...Baka nahihirapan sila sa fund or something...Tapos yung second arch sponsors naman eh binabaha ng funds. :lol:

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 02:35 PM

eto talagang magigising kayo pero bibitinin ko kayo ...LOL

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eto site :D

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 02:52 PM

nag bibinatang mangga(mangosteen) :D

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2007, 02:53 PM

pummelo ba pomelo ? ah suha na lang! LOL

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WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2007, 03:18 PM

imo sa likod ng Men Seng Hotel:)

pero dili man bolton ang likod sa menseng? anda man na :P hehe

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 03:23 PM

jhunix

November 23rd, 2007, 03:36 PM

jhunix

November 23rd, 2007, 03:43 PM

gising game

asa dapit?

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crocodile park @ RCC:)

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 03:53 PM

^^ or bermuda terraces? :lol:

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2007, 03:56 PM

murag terraced na memorial park?

jhunix

November 23rd, 2007, 03:58 PM

Marilog, Davao City

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http://kokegulper.wordpress.com/2007/03/22/so-many-falls-and-one-cave-the-marilog-trek/

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 04:03 PM

^^ ah oo....yang puti na squares..mao na ang door butangan sa mga ashes :lol:

reancorbz84

November 23rd, 2007, 04:31 PM

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u/c bldg sa lanang....

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 05:14 PM

hehehehe...:):) Yan ang kakaibang cemetery if tama mga hula nyo.:nuts: nag trailblaze nasad ang davao da! :cheers:

nikkixtrm

November 23rd, 2007, 05:39 PM

yes. karon pa kong april ka uli. dugay pa...

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 05:48 PM

two of the best eats in Davao! :okay:

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The ever dependable Taps...:) one Oxfeet please and plain rice...!:cheers: hehehehe :lol: Also good for that one too many booze you had :cheers:

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 05:53 PM

yes. karon pa kong april ka uli. dugay pa...

Hapit na oi... ^^ sugaton kag banda sa DIA :)

nikkixtrm

November 23rd, 2007, 05:54 PM

nag bibinatang mangga(mangosteen) :D

LOL!!!

nikkixtrm

November 23rd, 2007, 05:56 PM

hahaha! mau sulti sa akong bestfriend. magdala daw xa og poster unya mag cheer cheer. kalog jud.

ayaw lng nang banda uy. ma center of destruction man pod ta ana. :lol:

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 06:02 PM

while rapelling try drinking coffee upside down ...LOL

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Kita nako ug taxi nga naa sa ilalom sa ravine diri dapit in one of my trips to gensan...:bash:

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 06:05 PM

ok, as you wish...:) bienvenida nalang by then :cheers:

Ibex

November 23rd, 2007, 06:09 PM

GTG nikk kadlawn na diri... :) nighty-night...:):):)

nikkixtrm

November 23rd, 2007, 06:10 PM

goodnight!

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 06:25 PM

can you guess who's the guy riding the "indiana jones" ?:D

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Jed Madela....great belter :)

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 06:47 PM

^^ oo..cemetery nga yan...kc may mga vaults..tapos notice the flowers na inaalay sa mga patay on top of it. :lol:

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2007, 06:48 PM

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u/c bldg sa lanang....

:okay: thnx rean! keep em coming!

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:06 PM

Saturday, November 24, 2007
SMEs to adopt USAid's family welfare program
Sunstar Davao

SEVEN small and medium enterprises have pledged to participate in USAid's Private Sector Mobilization for Family Health (PRISM) project.

The project is a component of the Workplace Family Welfare & Responsible Parenting and Maternal Child Health program, which is being implemented through the Mindanao Business Council.

Representatives from GH Office Depot, Vitarich Corporation, Eden Nature Park, Davao Central Chemical Corporation, Maharlika Agro Marine Ventures Corp., and Ansuico Inc. signed the letter of commitment together with Prism chief of party Tennyson Levy and MinBC Chairman Vicente Lao at the ceremonial signing of commitment held at the Medco Office on November 20.

The companies pledge to engage in the capability building trainings, employee baseline surveys, project monitoring, eventual integration of family welfare and health component to company personnel, and the sharing of best practices on family welfare and responsible parenting, which will all be overseen by the MinBC in 2008.

Recognizing that manpower is the principal asset of every business, the project aims to help companies improve the health and well-being of employees and their families since these are directly linked to workforce productivity and harmonious working environments, which in turn translate into economic stability and higher assurance of profit.

"The wealth of a company is measured by the health of its people," Levy said in his keynote speech during the program. He added that businesses should also be concerned with giving their employees access to a better quality of life.

The installation of effective family welfare services in the workplace is hoped to help SMEs identify and institute policies that will place a premium on their employees' health.

Prism seeks to provide a wide range of technical assistance, training, and local granting through select Filipino partners, to catalyze the private sector as a vibrant and dynamic partner of the Philippine government in improving family health programs and services in the country. (Press release)

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:15 PM

Saturday, November 24, 2007
Corteza, Reyes whip foes
Sunstar Davao

DEFENDING champion Lee Vann Corteza, who hails from Davao City, launched his title-retention bid on a high note by beating his rival in the 40th All-Japan Championship 2007 at the Hotel New Archaic Hall in Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo, Japan.

Corteza of the Negros Billiard Stable disposed of Tetsu Haraguchi of Japan to avenge his loss to Guinness 9-Ball Tour grand champion Chang Jung-Lin of Chinese Taipei.

Corteza, the 28-year-old reigning National BSCP champion and Turning Stone New York titlist, joined Efren "Bata" Reyes and Cebuano Warren Kiamco in the winners side.

Reyes, playing under Puyat Sports, racked up wins over Japanese bets D. Enami and Y. Morino while Kiamco defeated K. Suzuki and A. Shiraiwa.

Francisco "Django" Bustamante and Ramil "Bebeng" Gallego were sent to the losers' side after bowing to Japan's Y. Hisada and Taiwan's Hung Hsiang-wang. (MLSA)

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:16 PM

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:16 PM

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:17 PM

Saturday, November 24, 2007
Gaisano Cup semis up

SEVEN semifinal matches will be played in the resumption of the 5th Gaisano South (GS) Cup basketball tournament at the GS Citimall SkyGym Saturday.

College division 1 No. 2 Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Blue Knights clashes with No. 3 Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) Crusaders in the 7:30 p.m. main game.

The No. 2 Mats College of Technology battles No. Brokenshire College at 6 p.m. in college division 2.

The 10 a.m. curtain raiser pits No. 2 AdDU against No. 3 Holy Child School of Davao in the mini event followed by the cadet game between AdDU vs Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School at 12 p.m.

In the girls' category, Stella Maris Academy of Davao (Smad) takes on Assumption College of Davao (ACD) at 1:30 p.m. while No. 1 ACD collides with No. 4 Holy Cross Academy of Sasa (HCAS) in junior division 2 at 3 p.m.

SPPCI plays against Davao Central College (DCC) at 4:30 p.m. in junior division 1 of the BAP/SBP-sanctioned cagefest. (MLSA)

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:18 PM

Saturday, November 24, 2007
Triathlon fires off Dec. 16

IT'S all systems go for the 4th Mayor's TriAD Cup Age Group Triathlon 2007 on December 16 in an out-and-back course at the Waterfront Insular Hotel.

Triathlon Association of Davao (Triad) president Marites del Rosario said it will be a one-kilometer, 30-km cycling and seven-km run event.

Del Rosario said cash prizes, trophies, and medals prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female overall finishers, top three relay teams, top three male 16-19, 20-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55-above finishers, top three female finishers in 16-23, 24-29, 30-39 and 40-above categories.

Individual entry fee is P350 until December 7, P400 on December 8-15 and P500 on race day.

The relay team fee is P900 until December 7, P1,000 on Dec 8-15 and P 1,100 on race day.

The fees are inclusive of finisher's singlet, certificate, and brunch. (MLSA)

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:20 PM

Saturday, November 24, 2007
Beauty and the Beast
By Janette Huang Teves
Mom-about-town

I WAS recently invited to watch the amazing ballet production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the CAP Grand Auditorium. Being one of my favorites as a child, I was elated that this classic story was brilliantly interpreted through the art of dance.

The two-act show was a joint project of the Girlie S. Royeca School of Ballet and Ateneo de Davao Ballet in association with the Atlanta Festival Ballet, U.S.A. and in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Adorable little ballerinas delighted the audience as they gracefully danced as flowers, lovebirds, woodland sprites, butterflies, courtiers and unicorns to serve as supporting cast to the principal dancers.

Young beauty

Guest artist Elizabeth Ferguson magnificently portrayed the role of the kind-hearted Beauty. It was the 15-year-old Elizabeth's first time to visit and perform in the Philippines.

Dancing at three years old, the talented ballerina joined the Atlanta Festival Ballet as an apprentice this season. She began classes at the school five years ago.

Elizabeth was given featured roles as she began excelling in her technique early on. Last year, the active teenager shared the role of Clara in Atlanta Festival Ballet's "The Nutcracker".

Elizabeth, who is of Peruvian ancestry, is a sophomore at Cathedral Academy and Clariece Paulk School of the Performing Arts in Atlanta, U.S.A. She comes from a family of seven children.

Her guest performance in Davao is just the beginning of the planned cultural exchange between the two prestigious ballet schools.

"We hope to be able to bring dancers from Davao to dance in Atlanta Festival Ballet productions and have Atlanta Festival Ballet dancers perform in Royeca School of Ballet productions on a regular basis. That's our goal, now we have to make it happen," says Atlanta Festival Ballet's co-artistic director Gregory Aaron.

A Baryshnivok moment

Nicolas Pacaña, who is co-artistic director of Atlanta Festival Ballet and Balletcenter Cebu, starred as the strong-willed Beast.

Nicolas is a distinguished and in-demand guest artist, teacher and choreographer in the international ballet community.

He made his professional debut with the Honolulu City Ballet after studying on scholarship with Patricia Slander in Los Angeles. He later joined the Boston Ballet as a soloist and quickly rose to the rank of Principal Dancer. He became recognized among the finest classical danseurs.

One of the most memorable moments of Nicolas' professional career happened when he was called upon to replace an injured Mikhail Baryshnikov in the Don Quixote Pas de Deux with only four hours notice during the legendary Baryshnikov's Atlanta tour in 1987.

"Beauty and the Beast" is originally choreographed by Nicolas and has been performed by the Atlanta Festival Ballet and toured throughout the southeast United States since 1997.

Stage debut

The successful production also marked the stage debut of the SOS Children's Village boys who are ballet scholars of the Girlie S. Royeca School of Ballet.

They are: Robert Marcuelo, 16; Ronald Mapande, 12; Felix Rama, 15; Rengie Pablegar,16; Jayson Tangpos,17; Reynald Villafuerte,14; Peter Orencio,14; Danilo Esparago,13; and Jose Salvana, 12.

SOS Children's Village is a private, non-denominational and non-government welfare institution that provides long term care and education to less fortunate children or children in extreme difficult circumstances.

According to Girlie, the SOS children have always been invited to watch past ballet productions such as "Little Mermaid", "Alice in Wonderland", "The Nutcracker", "The Jungle Book" and "Peter Pan".

However, it was only last August that she thought of making the SOS boys her ballet scholars. The boys are used to performing cultural, ethnic and modern dances during special programs at SOS.

With only four months of twice-a-week rehearsals, the boys did their best to learn basic ballet steps worthy enough for the "Beauty and Beast" show.

"At first, we felt awkward having leg and feet stretching exercise and wearing ballet tights," share the energetic boys.

"Learning ballet was hard yet we enjoyed ourselves so much. It was quite awesome rehearsing with other ballet dancers and with the very professional Mr. Aaron. We felt like real stage theatre actors," they add.

Through ballet, the SOS boys revealed that they eventually developed their self-esteem. "We overcame our shyness and gained confidence to face others," they enthuse.

Next week, join me as I visit the SOS Children's Village! (I would love to read your comments and suggestions! E-mail me at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit http://www.mom-about-town.blogspot.com)

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:31 PM

Saturday, 24 November 2007
"Cash-strapped" DAR moving to multi-million peso office
Walter I. Balane/MindaNews
Friday, 23 November 2007 14:11

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 November) -- Despite claims it is cash-strapped in as far as the distribution of more lands under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program is concerned, the Department of Agrarian Reform said it has funds for the planned relocation of its central office from Quezon City to Davao City.

The choice for the relocation, said Rodolfo Inson, DAR Southeastern Mindanao regional director, is either the Durian Hotel in Bajada or another commercial building in downtown Claveria Street. Both buildings have been foreclosed

Inson said the hotel, foreclosed by the Bank of Philippine Islands, would cost around P300 million and the Alcanatara-owned structure in Claveria Street, P147 million.

He said the decision on which building to buy will be known this week.

When asked if DAR has money to spare for the relocation, Inson said there must be as the national government has pushed for it.

Earlier, DAR Secretary Nasser Pangandaman announced they might initially rent an office for the relocation.

He said the relocation would most likely be pursued as it is President Arroyo’s commitment for the super regions in her 2006 State of the Nation Address. The transfer is expected to affect at least 1,400 employees at the central office in Quezon City.

Inson revealed the planned transfer in a press conference Wednesday. At the same time he declared the DAR is asking for an extension of CARP because it has no more funds for land acquisition and redistribution to farmer-beneficiaries.

The program ends in June next year.

Inson claimed the DAR has already achieved 94 percent of its land distribution program. But he said around 1.2 million hectares have remained undistributed. He added this is the reason why at least seven bills seeking the extension of CARP have been filed in Congress.

He said only 60 percent of the total 133,000 beneficiaries have received support services such as roads, bridges, school buildings and agricultural support.

He denied that extending the program would be an admission of failure.

"We have capacity to distribute but cannot afford to pay for distribution because of the limited budget," he said.

Salvador Feranil, chair of PhilNet Mindanao, a group supporting agrarian reform beneficiaries said the program has weaknesses but it has not failed.

He noted the need to reform the law and the DAR amid reports some of its personnel connive with landowners to prevent land distribution.

The group has organized a Grassroots Initiatives Forum and Stakeholders Dialogue scheduled later this month to tackle the issues affecting the poor and marginalized sectors.

"To achieve more lasting peace in Mindanao, it is necessary that social and economic reforms take place alongside all the peace initiatives from different groups," he said. (Walter I. Balane/MindaNews)

reancorbz84

November 23rd, 2007, 07:46 PM

^^
san ung durian hotel na lang... hehehehehe

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 07:52 PM

^

Ako rin mas gusto ko ang Durian Hotel para nasa gitna ng maraming establishments like malls, churches, hospitals at iba pa.

Saan kayang property ng mga Alcantara sa Claveria yong isa pang target nila?

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2007, 08:03 PM

baka yung alcantara building :cheers:

KulasKusgan

November 23rd, 2007, 08:14 PM

^

Saan kayang property ng mga Alcantara sa Claveria yong isa pang target nila?

forclosed properties up to sppi bldg (before st therese dormitory)
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heto ang views:

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davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 08:17 PM

^

Yan din and iniisip ko ...yong dating may FM station sa 6th floor? Parang Aldevinco Building yata tawag nila noon nyan... Nice naman din yong building pero problema nyan parking sa mga may transactions sa DAR. Mas maganda ang Durian Hotel sa tingin ko dahil ang laki ng parking lot sa Victoria Plaza....:colgate:

KulasKusgan

November 23rd, 2007, 08:26 PM

Inson said the hotel, foreclosed by the Bank of Philippine Islands, would cost around P300 million and the Alcanatara-owned structure in Claveria Street, P147 million.

57 million pesos ang aldevinco bldg more than 1000 sq mts. 90 million ang katabi 2 storeys with lot area more than 3000 sq mts. 147M for 2 with ample parking sa likod.

may available pang property na didiretso sa ponciano with 9-unit apartment, 79M yata.

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2007, 10:07 PM

^

Ang laki pala ng area na yan nila. Thanks for clarifying Dave!

dinabaw

November 24th, 2007, 02:46 AM

^^sayang lang kalat2x ang area .

dinabaw

November 24th, 2007, 03:16 AM

Friday, November 23, 2007
P15M food terminal opens in Davao City today

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The P15 million ALMACEN or alternative marketing center owned and managed by the Josefa Segovia Foundation opened its doors to the public yesterday.

JSF is a non-stock, non-profit organization and the social arm of the Teresian Association in the Philippines.

“ALMACEN aims to serve as an alternative marketplace and marketing center for farmers, cooperatives, local government units and people’s organizations in the city,” JSF executive director Chone Evelyn Baldoza said yesterday. Through the center, she added, farmers and other agricultural producers will have a venue to showcase and promote their products.

Baldoza said the center facilities (most of which are already in place) alone is worth P15 million. The 5.5 hectare land on which the structure stands is under a usufruct agreement with the Teresian Association. Under the terms of the usufruct, JSF can occupy the land for 25 years provided the land and the facilities are used for the benefit of farmers.

“We have been working with the upland farmers of the 3rd District for the last 16 years and we saw the need to assist them in marketing their products,” she said. The Foundation also provides transportation support to the upland farmers for easy delivery of their products from farm to market.

ALMACEN will also house the Market Intelligence and Information Center which will monitor the prices of agricultural products in the market. The Center will be operated by ALMACEN in coordination with the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, Davao City Cooperative Development Office and the Department of Agriculture.

It will also house a training center, ten market stalls (solely for farmers cooperatives and associations and people’s organizations) and a restaurant.

Baldoza said they envision the enter to be a one stop shop for all agricultural products produced by farmers so they will be holding night markets which will sell fresh fruits, fish, livestock, seedlings and even flowers. (lovely a. carillo)

http://datelinedavao.blogspot.com/2007/11/p15m-food-terminal-opens-in-davao-city.html

dinabaw

November 24th, 2007, 03:21 AM

crocodile park @ RCC:)

2 points ka na sir @jhunix :cheers:

tj_brewed

November 24th, 2007, 06:01 AM

Friday, November 23, 2007
P15M food terminal opens in Davao City today

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^^ Nice...where is this exactly located in Davao City?

Ibex

November 24th, 2007, 06:25 AM

^^ Nice...where is this exactly located in Davao City?

murag sa mintal nako ni nakita nga building TJ.:)

jogavilz

November 24th, 2007, 06:25 AM

catalunan pequeno crossing wellspring village

Ibex

November 24th, 2007, 06:28 AM

thanks @jogavilz:)

tj_brewed

November 24th, 2007, 07:09 AM

murag sa mintal nako ni nakita nga building TJ.:)

catalunan pequeno crossing wellspring village

^^ Wow...so sa amo ning barangay! cool! I hope other districts would also follow.

great184

November 24th, 2007, 07:26 AM

I was able to experience kayaking in Bacolod Beach in Sta Cruz last week. I just had to shelf 75 pesos per hour of use! What a deal :) Unfortunately I was not able to try tube? rafting? You know, the one with the salbabida and going through rapids hehe.

Ady001

November 24th, 2007, 08:11 AM

Blugre - Davao's Homegrown Coffee Bar Chain

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Does Blugre sell their own gear, like mugs and tumblers? I wish I could buy so that kung muadto kog Starbucks, blugre nga mug akong dala, unya kung muadto ko blugre, starbucks nga mug akong dala.

dinabaw

November 24th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Peng Hok

November 24th, 2007, 10:59 AM

tj_brewed

November 24th, 2007, 11:55 AM

tj_brewed

November 24th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Does Blugre sell their own gear, like mugs and tumblers? I wish I could buy so that kung muadto kog Starbucks, blugre nga mug akong dala, unya kung muadto ko blugre, starbucks nga mug akong dala.

^^ eheheheheh lingaw na sya...i wanna try that too...I guess naa silay baligya na in-ana...ei u give me an idea...murag nice ni sya buhaton na collection...eheheheheheh collecting all the mugs of all local and international coffee shop brands in the country!

paulkrps

November 24th, 2007, 12:36 PM

hey, there's one cafe here in toronto that collects starbucks mugs from all over the world. the thing is, dili sya starbucks.

more than 3 weeks to go and counting.

jhunix

November 24th, 2007, 04:41 PM

nikkixtrm

November 24th, 2007, 04:50 PM

weirdo jud kaayo og signature ni si kulas ba noh?

off topic :D i know :P

Peng Hok

November 24th, 2007, 11:01 PM

Mas lalo na next year....that's for sure :okay:

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2007, 12:00 AM

Classy?

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dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 02:32 AM

FYI

Piles and tower cranes are now in place at the expansion site of Pope John Paul II College, just behind the existing five-storey building. As we all know, the expansion involves three seven-storey buildings.

No big deal. We see a lot of those recently. Next year naa pa kaya? :D

tuod jud Peng :D

kini apil bani sa construction boom

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A soon to be landmark of Marilog portraying a sitting datu.

btw mga nakikita kung mga underconstructions...

a BIG bldg. infront of Jo 's Inasal

2 constructions along Luna st. in Ateneo

bldg. construction at Quimpo Blvd & Sandawa Road

dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 02:52 AM

Samal island

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dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 02:55 AM

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dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 03:12 AM

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dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 03:14 AM

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dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 03:20 AM

hey darry tama si teej will have more infrasto come!

Billionaire city to go on infra binge
DAVAO CITY EARMARKS
P3.7 BILLION FOR INFRAS

MYNEWS by ROGER M. BALANZA

The Davao City government has programmed P3.6 billion worth of infrastructure projects to be implemented from 2008 to 2010.

We can afford to embark on this ambitious building program with annual revenues zooming up, said councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, the chair of the Davao City Council committee on finance.

The City Treasurer’s Office in a mid-year report said total collections had stood in July at P2 billion opening up prospects annual tax could breach the P4 billion mark this year.

Ortiz presented the program on Tuesday at the council plenary contained in the Local Development Investment Plan (LDIP) for 2008-2010.

The LDIP, approved by the city council on second reading, earmarks P2.6 billion for infrastructure projects and P1 billion in non-infra projects.

The infrastructure fund would go to road building (P1.3 billion), buildings (P645 million), drainage projects (P252 million), electrification (P93 million), bridges (P130 million) and water system (P199 million).

Programs for economic development would get P189 million, social development P588 million and development administration at P262 million would share the P1 billion non-infra fund.

http://durianpost.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/

dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 08:21 AM

Sunday, November 25, 2007
Mayor okays shelter code
By Grace L. Plata

THE Comprehensive Urban Shelter and Services Development Code of Davao City, otherwise known as the Shelter Code, was finally signed into law by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

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According to Dolly Pascua, executive director of the Mindanao Land Foundation, the Shelter Code has been signed into law last November 14, 37 days after it was re-passed by the City Council.

The Mindanao Land Foundation is one of the groups rallying behind the passage of the Shelter Code.

The Shelter Code was passed by the City Council on October 9 after four weeks of going through each section carefully. This after the Shelter Code was vetoed by the mayor for legal infirmities during the 14th council.

Provisions of the Shelter Code include establishing a trust fund earmarked for housing projects.

It also provides that the city housing authority will be the implementing arm for the program while the soon-to-be established Local Housing Board will be the policy-making body.

Urban poor groups, who also pushed for the Shelter Code, hailed the latest development.

"Lipay kaayo mi nga wala na siya na-veto. Gi-review gyud sa mga konshehal. Sa nine months nga among hulat-hulat, na approve ra gyud, (We are very happy it was no longer vetoed. The councilors, indeed, reviewed it. After nine months of waiting, it was finally approved)," Virgie Bayo, chair of the Kobbler Federation of Neighborhood Associations, said.

Pascua, on the other hand, said the groups have requested the mayor to hold a ceremonial signing of the Shelter Code on the opening of the Urban Solidarity Week on December 3.
For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star General Santos.

dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 08:44 AM

should be read Swiss Deli-cious
Posted by Blogie on 23 Nov 2007 in Restaurant

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fillet of Mahi-Mahi

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seafood chowder

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veal bratwurst

Had dinner tonight at Swiss Deli, and I must say, it was a culinary treat! I know their steaks are a sought-after item there, but lately I’ve been sticking to a fish diet, so I went for their Fillet of Mahi-Mahi (P190). Mahi-Mahi is locally called pandawan, or otherwise known as dolphin-fish. Its meat is much, much better than lapu-lapu, in my opinion.

Swiss Deli’s boneless mahi-mahi fillet is pan-fried in olive oil and butter, which gives it that appetizing aroma. Capers, slivers of tomato and mushrooms add texture to the dish. I don’t particularly enjoy capers, but I was surprised it actually went well with the fish.

Before that main course, I had Swiss Deli’s Seafood Chowder (P125), which they serve in a bread bowl. They make the bread themselves, and the consistency is like that of French bread’s. Of course you can eat the bowl too!

My friend, Rochelle Venuti — she and her husband own Swiss Deli, Picobello Ristorante Italiano and Prego Café — had the Veal Bratwurst (P130) in gravy with lots of sweet white onion. I had a juicy bite of it, of course.

To cap the meal, we each had a glass of Salisbury 2004 (P429.50 per bottle), a Shiraz-Cabernet that’s a tinge spicy, but not very strong as other Australian reds tend to be. A perfect accompaniment to my meal.

A note on having red wine with fish. As French chef extraordinaire, Claude Le Neindre, put it to me once, it’s no longer taboo to have red wine with white meat. Today, it’s all about the taste, and preference. Claude said, so long as the wine does not drown out the subtle flavors of the meal, then it’s OK. I agree.

Speaking of wines, Swiss Deli also has a wine cellar, down in the basement level. They have a wide selection of French, Italian, Australian, English, South American and South African brands. Some of my favorites are the South African Libertas and the Santa Rita reds from Chile.

Swiss Deli is located in Lanang, Davao City, on J.P. Laurel Avenue, across the street from the Damosa building. For reservations and orders, call (82)234-0271. They are in fact a delicatessen: you can order sausages, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, wines, bread, and many other foodstuffs for take out.

Tagged: delicatessen, European fare, pastries, red wine

http://www.davaodeli.com/

Ady001

November 25th, 2007, 10:07 AM

sa mts na blugre may mugs saka t-shirt...

papalit kos akong baji hehehe...

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2007, 10:47 AM

dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 12:27 PM

Aside from Davao, what are the other billionaire cities in the Philippines, using budget and revenue as the main criteria?

5 t0 6 cities , i think only Makati and QC tops Davao in terms of revenue :)

dinabaw

November 25th, 2007, 02:25 PM

Bali-Bali Resort

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nikkixtrm

November 25th, 2007, 03:31 PM

^^ the first two looks good but the third one makes me think of something...disgusting :bash:

davaoeagle

November 25th, 2007, 06:28 PM

Monday, November 26, 2007
Wildlife encounter at Crocodile Park
By Jojie Alcantara
Witerary

THE crocodiles of Davao are happily heading for Luzon via the Davao Crocodile Park Road Show and Wildlife Encounter!

Six months ago, this brainchild of businessman Sonny Dizon was created out of the blue. If Davao Crocodile Park caters to Mindanaoans where busloads of people from neighboring cities travel far and wide just to marvel at the interesting mix of exotic flora and fauna here, why not bring these species to Manila?

Pushing its aim in conserving and preserving wildlife, Davao Crocodile Park Incorporated plans to educate more people by bringing its finest animals to let Manileños experience and understand more about endangered animals, particularly the Philippine freshwater crocodile.

The Davao Crocodile Park Road Show and Wildlife Encounter is an educational show that will impart information on the conservation of endangered animals in our country and the world. Audience will have a truly "hands on" experience as they touch, feel, and take photos of amazing animals they may have only seen on TV.

They will be oriented about each species' role in the ecosystem.

Around 200 crocodiles of various sizes and species from 2 to 17 ft. will be brought to Luzon, showcased with 28 other exotic animals that will be animal ambassadors and messengers of wildlife conservation.

The show is aimed to educate the public how endangered animals deserved to be treated humanely and correctly. It will be launched on December 1, 2007 at Boom na Boom, Roxas Boluevard, Pasay City, and will run until February 28, after which the show will be on the road again to San Fernando, Pampanga from March to June.

The Davao Crocodile Park Inc. is a privately owned rescue unit of wildlife animals. Presently the DCPI has 43 Philippine Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus mendorensis) protecting and conserving this critically endangered crocodile.

In August 3, 2007, with painstaking effort and care, the Davao Crocodile Park moved 43 Philippine Freshwater Crocodiles to the Mandug Conservation area.

The Mandug Conservation area is a large, freshwater pond and a more natural environment for the critically endangered species. This move was done in hopes of increasing hatchability rate and the survival rate of the Philippine Freshwater Crocodile.

For more information, go to www.davaocrocodilepark.com. (React to witty@info.com.ph, or browse website www.witerary.com)