hi tj... juyeaux noel!! (merry Xmas!)

yeah! sadly, he can't really come....

ah... hello.... welcome po Signore Il Tenore,

sir TJ Brwed , my idol, are you coming tonight?


scoop (?): may u/c sa airport terminal (near the right wing)... parang waiting shed lang kalaki pero the structure seems to be masive... any idea ano yon? :cheers:

Howdy neyoneyo80! Im sorry, I wont be able to attend tonight. I just arrived here in Cebu from Metro Manila. :( I'll make it up with u guys next time...pwamis po yan....:okay:

hi tj... juyeaux noel!! (merry Xmas!)
Wuzup? Merry Christmas too...give my regards to skyblue!

gusto ko rin NCCC lalo na ang Cinemas nya :cheers:

oo nga, galing namna ni nikk :cheers:

hehehehe, sana ngha bro :)

WOW! galeng naman ng sis mo bro...:cheers:

That new hotel being constructed - who are the owners? Bangayan? Huang (Villa Abrille)? Interesting development. Is it right behind G-Mall? Across from SPH? Details, please...

For what it's worth, my guess is that one of the Bangayans is investing in that hotel.

Goys! Updates on the Grand SSC-DAVAO Holiday Meet ha???? :) Wish I was there! *sobs*

While waiting for the updates from the goys/goyettes on THE GREAT SSC-DAVAO HOLIDAY MEET 2007 (Grand Christmas Amul-Amul 2007), let us entertain ourselves with this very special presentation...


SURPRISE!!! SURPRISE!!!

click: SSC-DAVAO special holiday presentation (http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1790028813)


(make sure your speakers are turned on)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :lol::lol:

just woke up! we went home around 2:30am , had a FUN FUN night wahehehe .. tulog pa siguro mga maniniyot :lol:

That new hotel being constructed - who are the owners? Bangayan? Huang (Villa Abrille)? Interesting development. Is it right behind G-Mall? Across from SPH? Details, please...

For what it's worth, my guess is that one of the Bangayans is investing in that hotel.

owned by a certain Lim owner of Davao Plaza Bldg. across DCHS(davao chinees high school)

the hotel is situated in Sta. Ana Ave. across G Mall Parking Bldg. :)

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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Golden Phoenix Seafood Garden

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My sister and I were at SM Davao last Sunday to do some last minute shopping for gifts and groceries for noche buena.

Pancake House was my choice since we still had to buy groceries but my sister insisted that we try Golden Phoenix Seafood Garden. What a nice suggestion. I hope they cook fast since my Pasko(Christmas) was fast becoming Pasmo(ulcer).

Golden Phoenix used to be Krua Thai, the Thai restaurant at SM Davao. As you enter, you will immediately notice that the place is quite tacky but the volume of customers seated assured me that we were in the right place. Fingers crossed.

We were seated smack front of the cold cuts area which was a terrible spot if you're starved. This was torture. Save me!


We waited 45 or so minutes before our food was served. I was feeling patient that day or the headless chicken hypnotized me not to complain.

One of the waiters who noticed that I was growing thin by the minute approached us and assured us that the orders were coming soon. Everyone in the restaurant was so busy that day that you wanted to help out in the kitchen!

The hunger was too much to bear so we had to order dimsum just to ease the pain...yes pain. We had pork dumplings at 3 pieces per order(P67.00). One for Nong A, one for my sister, and one for DFH who was doing her own version of Vengeance is not ours it's God's which starts with "Alms, alms, alms. Spare me a piece of bread. Spare me your mercy. I am a child so young, so thin, and so ragged..."


As I bit into the pork dumpling, the orders arrived. Were they only waiting for us to order dumplings before they served our food?! Is ordering dumplings the magic word?!

First to be served was soup. My obsession with Hot and Sour Soup(P220) strikes again. Guys, you have got to watch me closely. If I order Hot and Sour for the next 3 months, you are entitled to shoot me dead or alive. If you're lucky to shoot me dead, hot and sour soup will be oozing out my body and not blood and I'll be giving those forensic guys a hard time.

The soup was okay. It was hot, sour, and thick. Just the way I like it.



The Golden Phoenix Fried Rice (P180)was just your regular Yang Chow made richer by topping it with thick sauce, shrimps, meat, and vegetables.



We had Litid with Beef Brisket in Pot (P180). For those of you who are not really fond of identifying an animal's anatomy before munching on it, litid means ligaments. And what is a ligament? A ligament is a fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones. Class dismissed.

A ligament is really an interesting part to eat. Picture this, it's like eating the wire between two telephones. It really is interesting to chew on the wire.



The Sauteed Crystal Prawns in Garlic was delicious. It was seasoned to the minimum and the flavor of the prawns remains to be dominant.



Golden Phoenix Seafood Garden serves the usual Chinese fare - cold cuts, dimsum, steamed fish, etc.

Despite the long wait and tacky interiors, my first Golden Phoenix Seafood Garden experience was worth it!

Santa, I'm naughty but nice. Don't scratch me off your list.


Golden Phoenix Seafood Garden
2/F SM City Davao
Quimpo Blvd.
Tel No: (02)297-8592

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2007/12/golden-pheonix-seafood-garden.html

^
A more recent photo to back that explanation up. Baka sabihin eh proposal pa lang to na project at binibilang na natin. Better defensive than sorry. :lol::lol::lol:

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^^

Thanks Dokie! :cheers:

Good noon davao!!

updates in construction or something?

I see a crane! I really hope it's a 20-storey hotel... just to change the skyline...

gusto ko rin NCCC lalo na ang Cinemas nya :cheers:
agree.. the interior of their cinema is so different! it's more cozy and red...

her painting is like a real thing! can you teach me nik? hehe!!

haven't tried this resto. anyway, the food in krua thai was delicious.. It's still in SM before.

Are there any location besides metro lifestyle? I'm talking about krua thai..

thanks! the himig singers are great!

I'm proud of them.... They're purely Davao made..

tama na og dayig ba. bukhad na pag-ayo akong atay. buto ni ron...

k, that was a lame joke. :bash:

good afternoon. goodnight para sa ako.

SURPRISE!!! SURPRISE!!!

click: SSC-DAVAO special holiday presentation (http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1790028813)


(make sure your speakers are turned on)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :lol::lol:

my dad showed me the same thing. just like waway and dinabaw, he had boobs XD i was like :lol:

the painting is so beautiful!! really!!

you must have an art show in that case.

sorry wala ko sa grand eb... next time nalang guys... wala ko kauli...

just woke up! we went home around 2:30am , had a FUN FUN night wahehehe .. tulog pa siguro mga maniniyot :lol:
all of you went home at 2:30 A.M?

wow! can't survive that!

anyway, where are the pictures yesterday?

maayong... hello all:D

hop you all had a very good christmas day and amul amul!

dugaya sa pic oi :lol:

^^ been waiting as well for hours! eheheheh

sorry wala ko sa grand eb... next time nalang guys... wala ko kauli...

Kier...im sorry i havent texted u lately. I was held up last December 1. I have a new number now...I gave my num to Marjun through friendster but I aint sure if he forwarded my num to u as well...

Anyway, my new num is 0927-772-1039. Hope to hear from u dude! tc

dugaya sa pic oi :lol:
is that you? >> http://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar80687_9.gif i bet hubog ka:D

^^ was about to say that too...but cute avie ei :okay:

is that you? >> http://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar80687_9.gif i bet hubog ka:D


idol nako si ate nikki. :lol:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar101920_2.gifhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar80687_9.gif

idol nako si ate nikki. :lol:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar101920_2.gifhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar80687_9.gif
i do that too to buy burger when starved to death. i always get 2 for a price of one:D

^^ tawag sa inyo nicker's eyeballers :lol:

in the mean time reran sa ta hastang nag hulat ta sa main event :D


kadayawan meet 2007


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brb in a hour

I'm excited to see the pictures from last night's Amul-Amul. I wish I could be there last night. Jan 2 pa balik ko dyan.

^^ we will have our 2nd amul-amul in January 2 ;) ambot asa na si Ibex , Rajah ug Waway sila man maniniyot gabii, naa pud si paul pics pero naa siya Mati karon.

where are the pictures dinabaw??

I'm so excited to see them!!

^^

Thanks Dokie! :cheers:

hehehehe..balato sa bonus mo pre...:lol: :lol: :lol:

^^ maybe nagpadevelop pa sa film.... :lol:

dugaya oi kapoy cge refresh :lol:

maybe!!

@tj.....you're in cebu right now?

Good evening davao...!^^

What a day.. hehe katulogon pa ko:cheers:

Hinay hinayon lang nato ang pics ha:lol:

^^ hehe dalia lang kay lami na!

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^^ sir Ibex ako i post na sa amul-amul para dili ka maglisod hehehe

maybe!!

@tj.....you're in cebu right now?


yeah i am! :okay:

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Iisa lang ba si Skyblue and Il Tenore?

Anyway,

from L-R: Skyblue | Paul | Dinabaw | Dave | Sir Ibex or Sir Rajah| Boyet | Darry....

am i right?

^^ sir Ibex ako i post na sa amul-amul para dili ka maglisod hehehe

Sure...^^

Dinner at Nanay Bebeng

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Before we left sa World Palace pose muna before proceeding to see David... :cheers:

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Before we left sa World Palace pose muna before proceeding to see David... :cheers:

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daya ni jude nay bangko :lol:

^^naku si gravy ang taba, hehehe

^^ napabayaan ....hehehe

Before we left sa World Palace pose muna before proceeding to see David... :cheers:

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5631/dsc081971so1.jpg


^^ so who's who? I can see new faces :okay:

Bawal ang My Way... :lol::lol::lol: You should hear Waway sing :banana::banana:

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Il Tenore in white and Ibex (sitting right most)

Bawal ang My Way... :lol::lol::lol: You should hear Waway sing :banana::banana:

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Bed of Roses na!

Il Tenore in white and Ibex (sitting right most)

Oh...so Il Tenore and Skyblue are two different individuals..My bad..i thought kc kanina, iisa lang..ehehehehe Nice seeing you both Ibex and Il Tenore! :okay:

Of course kasama din si Eagowl with his iced tea & chocolates...^^

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Of course kasama din si Eagowl with his iced tea & chocolates...^^

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Nako..d kaya magka pahryngitis si Eagowl nyan...puro matatamis ah :okay:

The room's theme changes every few minutes .... here we are inside the aquarium :lol::lol::lol:
Bitaw we had the chance to see other rooms on the first floor, mas maganda sana duon sa second floor may added attraction.:cheers:
In fairness maganda sound & speaker systems nila naka bose lahat gumanda lalo tinig namin ^^

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^^LOL kaya pala parang si victor wood ka sir Ibex :D

Nako..d kaya magka pahryngitis si Eagowl nyan...puro matatamis ah :okay:

hehehehe teej may nag dala ng fisherman's friend ok lang.:lol::lol::lol:

^^LOL kaya pala parang si victor wood ka sir Ibex :D

korek..:lol::lol::lol:

The room's theme changes every few minutes .... here we are inside the aquarium :lol::lol::lol:
Bitaw we had the chance to see other rooms on the first floor, mas maganda sana duon sa second floor may added attraction.:cheers:
In fairness maganda sound & speaker systems nila naka bose lahat gumanda lalo tinig namin ^^

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9853/dsc080791km4.jpg

I wasn't ready for this!! oh no!!

while peng was singing kulas did an interpretative dance...:nuts::nuts::nuts:

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^^ i series siya sir ibex kanang i resiize ang photos :lol:

Yup i'm making a collage ambs siguro tomorrow na ma post... isa nalang hehehe... :cheers:

@Kulas you're the man!!! :banana::banana::banana:

^^ ok thanks sir Ibex! :bow:

the painting is so beautiful!! really!!

you must have an art show in that case.

sure. buy one tek one. :lol:

The Man of the Hour sir Paul...^^

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idol nako si ate nikki. :lol:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar101920_2.gifhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar80687_9.gif

:nocrook:

while peng was singing kulas did an interpretative dance...:nuts::nuts::nuts:

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sayaw na ATA!! atik lng.

Nikk you missed the fun.. maybe when you come home balik ang SSC davao doon... :cheers:

eto yung update sa Eco4000 project. photo was taken on my way home kaninang 2AM.:cheers:

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eto yung update sa Eco4000 project. photo was taken on my way home kaninang 2AM.:cheers:

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It was just months ago when it's constructed and now.. look at it! it's so damn fast!

next target... one oasis!! then... I dunno what's next! hehe!

thanks ibex for the pics. nakahilak kog bildo sa kalipay.

:nocrook:



sayaw na ATA!! atik lng.

tai-chi with ballet... yan ang sinasayaw ko pag may special occasion. :lol:

can you teach that dance to us? hehe!!

all the time my man...!!! basta ikaw. thanks din sa share mo kagabi. :cheers:

how much? hehe!!

It was just months ago when it's constructed and now.. look at it! it's so damn fast!

next target... one oasis!! then... I dunno what's next! hehe!

^^ yung another condo project ng DMCI sa may Bolton Ext. :okay:

can you teach that dance to us? hehe!!

May talent fee na yun:lol::lol::lol:

@tj...aw okay! that one! nah! I think I have a short memory gap! sigh...

eto yung update sa Eco4000 project. photo was taken on my way home kaninang 2AM.:cheers:

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4107/dsc08184df0.jpg


^^ wow!!!!!! :rock: ang bilis ng construction ng ECO4000 ah :okay: ayos!

@Ibex...just for free!! pls... hehe!!

^^ wow!!!!!! :rock: ang bilis ng construction ng ECO4000 ah :okay: ayos!
That's what I'm talking about... Damn fast!!

thanks ibex for the pics. nakahilak kog bildo sa kalipay.



tai-chi with ballet... yan ang sinasayaw ko pag may special occasion. :lol:

murag budol dance man to !:lol:

can you teach that dance to us? hehe!!

sure. irefer kita kay master wangtigu. punta ka lang sa victoria plaza saturday 5:30AM. hanapin mo sa carpark. basta kanang daghan nagtapok mao na na.

Kier...im sorry i havent texted u lately. I was held up last December 1. I have a new number now...I gave my num to Marjun through friendster but I aint sure if he forwarded my num to u as well...

Anyway, my new num is 0927-772-1039. Hope to hear from u dude! tc

okies... thanks... ni ring man lagi imo daan nga #... hmmmm.... i miss tha EB ai... uli ko karon january 12 pohon...

@Ibex...just for free!! pls... hehe!!

Kung ako mag turo libre pero kay kulas the tai-chi grandmaster me bayad LOL. :nuts::nuts::nuts:

^^ wow!!!!!! :rock: ang bilis ng construction ng ECO4000 ah :okay: ayos!

2nd bldg. na kana :okay:

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my God... kaulaw diay oi kung ni join ko... huhuh... next time nalang gyud ko join....

The room's theme changes every few minutes .... here we are inside the aquarium :lol::lol::lol:
Bitaw we had the chance to see other rooms on the first floor, mas maganda sana duon sa second floor may added attraction.:cheers:
In fairness maganda sound & speaker systems nila naka bose lahat gumanda lalo tinig namin ^^

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9853/dsc080791km4.jpg


hala... makarelate ko sa room...

Kung ako mag turo libre pero kay kulas the tai-chi grandmaster me bayad LOL. :nuts::nuts::nuts:
I dunno if I have a lots of money to have a session!! hehe!

sure. irefer kita kay master wangtigu. punta ka lang sa victoria plaza saturday 5:30AM. hanapin mo sa carpark. basta kanang daghan nagtapok mao na na.
uhm.. I'm sure no one can come at time... It includes myself! hehe!

okies... thanks... ni ring man lagi imo daan nga #... hmmmm.... i miss tha EB ai... uli ko karon january 12 pohon...

yup mo-ring gihapon pero holdaper na ang gumagamit nun! not me...i even called once and baga kaau sya! he claimed that he bought it daw....anyway, i dont know unsaon pagpacancel sa akong number sa NTC. it's just a prepaid number kc :cry:

Maraming tao sa park..:)

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yup mo-ring gihapon pero holdaper na ang gumagamit nun! not me...i even called once and baga kaau sya! he claimed that he bought it daw....anyway, i dont know unsaon pagpacancel sa akong number sa NTC. it's just a prepaid number kc :cry:
He's a big liar! damn! you should have punched him in his face!

or tell him it's defective! hehe! I'm sure it will not work..

yup mo-ring gihapon pero holdaper na ang gumagamit nun! not me...i even called once and baga kaau sya! he claimed that he bought it daw....anyway, i dont know unsaon pagpacancel sa akong number sa NTC. it's just a prepaid number kc :cry:

i present imo serial number sa phone then ipa block imo phone para dili na magamit...

Waaa ibog kaau ko! Kasya unta kaayo ko diha sa right ni Atty. Peng Hok! Haaaay.


Before we left sa World Palace pose muna before proceeding to see David... :cheers:

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5631/dsc081971so1.jpg

eto yung update sa Eco4000 project. photo was taken on my way home kaninang 2AM.:cheers:

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4107/dsc08184df0.jpg


^^ Guys....fast forward tayo 2 years from now...

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^^ This is DMCI's Mayfield Residences in Pasig. Same developer of ECO4000...and same concept and design as well :okay:

Maraming tao sa park..:)

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This is what I like. It's better to visit the park in daylight rather than night time... It's like you're in a Magsaysay Park...

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This is what I like. It's better to visit the park in daylight rather than night time... It's like you're in a Magsaysay Park...

Mas maraming tao sa gabi @Il Tenore mas maganda rin ang light effects mainit sa araw. hehehehe...:)

^^ Guys....fast forward tayo 2 years from now...

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5036/mayfield1ho2.jpg

^^ This is DMCI's Mayfield Residences in Pasig. Same developer of ECO4000...and same concept and design as well :okay:
I like it!

and lovin' it!!

and wanna live in it!!

Congrats Davao Goys for a successful get together... :cheers:

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Congrats Davao Goys for a successful get together... :cheers:

Part kayo nun @DavaoEagle ^^

^

Davao's surrounding spells cleanliness and order....very distinct amongst Phillipine cities. :applause:

Part kayo nun @DavaoEagle ^^

yeah right ! :lol: Too much beer makes you forgetful sometimes!

yeah right ! :lol: Too much beer makes you forgetful sometimes!

Successful gyud... i get to meet personally the goys of SSC Davao. Most importantly the welcoming of Sirs Paul and Jude. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

I agree..it was really fun!

I agree..it was really fun!

it was great...:cheers:

^
Any more pics from you?

Nikk you missed the fun.. maybe when you come home balik ang SSC davao doon... :cheers:

ingon si manong peng naa man daw summer EB para sa akoa :lol: ksp jud. dili bitaw...

edit: og ako ang bangka, librehon tamo tanan og timbura og ice water :nocrook:

my God... kaulaw diay oi kung ni join ko... huhuh... next time nalang gyud ko join....

og naa ko dili man ulaw. kapal muks man ko...dili man ko camera shy. tama ba?

ingon si manong peng naa man daw summer EB para sa akoa :lol: ksp jud. dili bitaw...




og naa ko dili man ulaw. kapal muks man ko...dili man ko camera shy. tama ba?

baga man sad ko face.... pero dapat naa ko kuyog... karon summer?

baga man sad ko face.... pero dapat naa ko kuyog... karon summer?

i dont know...not really sure. pero naa man ko hangtod kadayawan. woot!

how much? hehe!!

haha! joke lng uy! hm, i still have a lot to learn.

ingon si manong peng naa man daw summer EB para sa akoa :lol: ksp jud. dili bitaw...

edit: og ako ang bangka, librehon tamo tanan og timbura og ice water :nocrook:



og naa ko dili man ulaw. kapal muks man ko...dili man ko camera shy. tama ba?

baga man sad ko face.... pero dapat naa ko kuyog... karon summer?

Pag uli ni nikki mag EB :) :cheers:... dapat sali ka shakeira.:banana:

^
Any more pics from you?

More tomorrow @davaoeagle...

^

I'll wait..:cheers:

Pag uli ni nikki mag EB :) :cheers:... dapat sali ka shakeira.:banana:


og naa ko, naa jud na si keir. syempre, klasmet gud mi, diba?

Vol. XXI, No. 107
Friday, December 28, 2007 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Corporate News
Chinese firm wants to build Davao railway

DAVAO CITY — China National Railway Signal and Communication Group Corp. has looked into the possibility of building the proposed railway system that will connect most of the Davao Region.

Zhong Zhi Guo, president of the company, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Davao Integrated Development Program and the Mindanao Business Council for possibly setting up big infrastructure projects in the region.

Mr. Zhong said his company has built 180,000 kilometers of railway system in China and is considered among the best in the world in railway project development.

"We are very competent," he said through an interpreter.

A railway system is among the projects that the Davao local governments want to build in near to medium terms.

Another is a bridge that would connect Samal Island, a tourist destination, with Davao City.

Under a plan of the Davao Regional Development Council earlier proposed by a team of Japanese consultants, the railway system will traverse Digos City in Davao del Sur and Tagum City in Davao del Norte.

Earlier, Faisal Kasim of British firm MCCC Capital, Inc., expressed interest to look into the feasibility of building an even longer railway system, the Mindanao Railway System, which was first proposed by former President Ramos.

Last month, engineers from Mr. Kasim’s company visited the region and some key areas in Mindanao to initially evaluate the viability of the project.

Mr. Kasim proposed that local governments of areas covered by the project join his company in setting up the project.

He proposed a bond issuance, the proceeds of which would be used for project development.

Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, head of the regional program, said the memorandum of agreement would allow local governments to implement big ticket projects with the help of Mr. Kasim’s company.

He said the initiatives should come not from the funding company, but from local governments that need help in implementing the project.

Mr. Kasim said his company would tap Middle East investors who want to invest in Mindanao and the rest of the country. He said there were companies in the Middle East that have expressed their optimism in investing in Mindanao.

Several Middle Eastern countries are members of the Organization of Islamic Conference, a body that mediated the peace talks between the Moro National Liberation Front and the Philippine government. The result of their peace talks was an agreement signed on Sept. 2, 1996. — Carmelito Q. Francisco

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Davao forumers:cheers:

Friday, December 28, 2007
Duterte ranks 3rd in terms of performance
By Ben O. Tesiorna

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte reportedly placed third among the top local chief executives in terms of performance all over the country.

Reports reaching Sun.Star Davao showed that the Pulse Asia survey was conducted on October 21 to 31 where respondents were asked for the top mayors in the country based on their awareness and performance.


Topping the list is Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. Coming in second is Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay. Trailing Duterte in fourth place is Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte.

It was learned that Lim was the one who sponsored the said survey.

Davao City Representative Prospero Nograles was quick to send his congratulations to Duterte for his good performance that was acknowledged not just by Dabawenyos but by the whole nation as well.

Friday, December 28, 2007
There's a kind of hush in Davao
By Jojie Alcantara
Witerary

RESIDENTS of Davao City may be so used to it by now, but guests and tourists find it a novel idea how we have been spending our Christmas holidays without the revelry and accustomed noise.

In fact, since the year 2000, we haven't heard of a single bang, pop and fizzle in the sky caused by an overeager resident (well, one or two brave souls tried and were instantly apprehended by authorities). We see parols everywhere on sidewalks, plastic torotots and sparklers, but none of the super lolos, Judas Belt, 5-star, bawang, kwitis, whistle bomb and watusi which we all have grown up with during childhood Christmases and New Years (probably accounting for a high percentage of ear problems we Pinoys have).


The first year of the firecracker ban was disappointingly somber. Davao City went through a quiet, contemplative celebration (translation: I snored in bed early). In my neighborhood, I was the lone noisemaker with sandok and kaldero in my hands.

I went out with my videocam to document a tricycle driving past in the street dragging around tin cans tied to ropes. A vehemently honking car whizzed by. A young boy held on to a dying sparkler, his face lighting up for a moment. The skies were festooned with colorful but noiseless fireworks.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was firm in his decision that no firecracker or pyrotechnics were to be sold, lit or exploded during Christmas, which went well for relieved parents, but not for grumbling traders.

In our hearts, there were mixed emotions on his stance. Grudging admiration, because no one has ever put a wet blanket on a tradition that naturally and closely precedes reckless perils and accidental mishaps. Yet no one violated his rule. No child with bloody fingers or blasted eye was rushed to the hospital the next day... a record for the city. Each year after that, we proudly kept our record of zero injurY from Christmas revelry.

Every year, it goes on. Of the islands in the Philippines, Davao represented the quiet kind of merriment that concentrated more on peace and safety rather than the outrageous, ear-shattering and boisterous welcoming of another year.

I once joined a festival in a beautiful coastal area in Surigao, and we were treated to a midnight display of fantastic fireworks that seemed to last forever. I gasped at the emblazoned sky in awe and actually shed tears.

Embarrassed, I tried to explain to the person beside me, "I am a Dabawenya," and it dawned on him in total understanding. During a December vacation in Boracay, I was always startled by the smallest "watusi" that popped.

Soon after, I stopped being apologetic. Living in Davao may have attuned our senses to the solemnity of the Christmas season, while the song "Silent Night, Holy Night, All is Calm, All is Bright..." runs in our heads. We can't say we will trade it back for those years of excitement and danger when people carelessly toyed with explosives and gambled missing fingers, wounded eyes, or worse, death from stray bullets. Hospitals back then were the busiest place in town.

If you're a stickler for Pinoy customs and you visit my city, you would be a little disappointed not to be lighting "super lolo' this year to raise the hackles of your neighbors. After all, what is a little noise to welcome the birth of a Savior? Habits are so hard to break.

But imagine what might have been when the child JC was born in the manger. There weren't fireworks or explosions to herald His birth, but one shiny, twinkling star. Instead, he was blanketed with a peaceful silence around him, save perhaps for the sloppy chewing of grass by the goats, and the bleats of pesky lambs.

Davao has its own way of observing Christmas and observing the passing of another year. We make up for the lack of noise by practically lighting the whole town up. With activities such as Pasko Fiesta sa Dabaw, each barangay is encouraged to decorate and be creative to win incentives from the government.

The city is gaily filled with lanterns and lights that brighten up every evening. Streets are emblazoned with colorful decors, twinkling lights, giant Christmas trees and Santa statues everywhere.

Despite the lack of ruckus, Dabawenyos and visitors hang out in downtown parks to breathe in the wonderful spirit of a peaceful, muted but equally joyful Christmas. As for me, my good old "torotot" still works wonders.

(This article is published in Philippine Airlines' international inflight publication Mabuhay Magazine in this month's issue. React to jojiealcantara@gmail.com or browse writer's website at www.witerary.com.)

owned by a certain Lim owner of Davao Plaza Bldg. across DCHS(davao chinees high school)

the hotel is situated in Sta. Ana Ave. across G Mall Parking Bldg. :)

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OK. Got it. So a family from the Villa Abrille clan din pala. So, that's going to be right next to the Y Gym? Yung dating may chinese restaurant?

How big is the lot? Naay half a hectare?

ako pag nanood ng sine NCCC lang talaga..wala nang iba

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people's park

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Fresh Buko juice treat after a walk in the park... right at the exit:) I like to drink it straight from the fruit:cheers:

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MP & ADDU as seen from the park

MoA on LRT, Samal bridge projects signed (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071228112841.html)

Signing formalizes beginning of projects, DTI official says

By SARAH JANE HILOMEN

DAVAO CITY – The Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP), Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), MCC Capital Inc., a UK-based financial institution, and local government units in the Davao Region have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on the proposed Davao Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the construction of a bridge in Samal.


Merly Cruz, assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), reported that the projects were the results of the BIMP-EAGA investment conference held in this city last October.

"After follow through meetings and creation of a task force by the economic development committee of the Regional Development Council (RDC), we needed partners to provide us the resources. And so, this MoA signing formalizes the beginning of these projects," she said.

Furthermore, Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, chair of DIDP, said that the provisions of the MoA, which is an overall agreement to initiate projects, include funding by MCC Capital.

In a report prepared by Wendel Avisado, executive director of the DIDP, it was stated that "the LRT system will serve the coastal builtup area of Davao City, as well as neighboring areas in Davao del Sur (Sta. Cruz), and Davao del Norte (Panabo City)."

He said that the project cost was R240 billion in 1997 when it was first proposed. "It is also proposed to be 60 kilometers in length and a BOT (build, operate, transfer) project," Avisado said.

In a statement, Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin, vice chairman of the Davao regional office of the Regional Development Council (RDC 11), said that "the railway system will be initially established traversing the Tagum City-Carmen-Panabo City-Davao City-Sta. Cruz-Digos City highway. These areas comprise the "linear urban corridor" that serves as the hub of economic activities and social integration in the Davao Region. The cities in the ‘linear urban corridor’ are also among the major ‘growth centers,’ intended to strengthen and enhance existing economic zones and market exchange centers," he said.

Meanwhile, it was reported the Samal bridge costs R6.48 billion. It is proposed to be 1,200 meters in length with two lanes and to have a vertical clearance of 22 meters.

Agustin said that the Samal bridge is "critical to spur development in the Island Garden City of Samal, and will serve as the link to the other growth centers in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental through the proposed roll-on/roll-off port facilities."

On the proposed Davao Railway System, the China Railway Signalling and Communications Corp. (CRSC) has been tapped to construct the system.

It is an AAA credit grade enterprise specializing in railway construction, which corners over 70 percent of the market in nationwide railway system in China with over 50 years of railway construction system. The president of CRSC expressed confidence on the said projects.

"We will do our best to support the project and hope that the meeting can approve friendship between China and the Philippines," he said.

MCC Capital Inc., through Mohammad Faisal Kasim, CEO, and John Tapp, director and company secretary, is optimistic about the projects. "We believe that MCC Capital can undertake the projects successfully because of the positive factors of growth in the Philippines when it comes to investments and business," Kasim said. Nevertheless, Kasim added that less bureaucracy is important in doing good business here.

Vicente Lao, chairman of the Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), is also enthusiastic about the development in the projects.

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people's park




@Ibex Ito ba yung dating PTA Ground Sir?

MoA on LRT, Samal bridge projects signed (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071228112841.html)

Signing formalizes beginning of projects, DTI official says

By SARAH JANE HILOMEN

DAVAO CITY – The Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP), Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), MCC Capital Inc., a UK-based financial institution, and local government units in the Davao Region have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on the proposed Davao Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the construction of a bridge in Samal.


Merly Cruz, assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), reported that the projects were the results of the BIMP-EAGA investment conference held in this city last October.

"After follow through meetings and creation of a task force by the economic development committee of the Regional Development Council (RDC), we needed partners to provide us the resources. And so, this MoA signing formalizes the beginning of these projects," she said.

Furthermore, Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, chair of DIDP, said that the provisions of the MoA, which is an overall agreement to initiate projects, include funding by MCC Capital.

In a report prepared by Wendel Avisado, executive director of the DIDP, it was stated that "the LRT system will serve the coastal builtup area of Davao City, as well as neighboring areas in Davao del Sur (Sta. Cruz), and Davao del Norte (Panabo City)."

He said that the project cost was R240 billion in 1997 when it was first proposed. "It is also proposed to be 60 kilometers in length and a BOT (build, operate, transfer) project," Avisado said.

In a statement, Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin, vice chairman of the Davao regional office of the Regional Development Council (RDC 11), said that "the railway system will be initially established traversing the Tagum City-Carmen-Panabo City-Davao City-Sta. Cruz-Digos City highway. These areas comprise the "linear urban corridor" that serves as the hub of economic activities and social integration in the Davao Region. The cities in the ‘linear urban corridor’ are also among the major ‘growth centers,’ intended to strengthen and enhance existing economic zones and market exchange centers," he said.

Meanwhile, it was reported the Samal bridge costs R6.48 billion. It is proposed to be 1,200 meters in length with two lanes and to have a vertical clearance of 22 meters.

Agustin said that the Samal bridge is "critical to spur development in the Island Garden City of Samal, and will serve as the link to the other growth centers in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental through the proposed roll-on/roll-off port facilities."

On the proposed Davao Railway System, the China Railway Signalling and Communications Corp. (CRSC) has been tapped to construct the system.

It is an AAA credit grade enterprise specializing in railway construction, which corners over 70 percent of the market in nationwide railway system in China with over 50 years of railway construction system. The president of CRSC expressed confidence on the said projects.

"We will do our best to support the project and hope that the meeting can approve friendship between China and the Philippines," he said.

MCC Capital Inc., through Mohammad Faisal Kasim, CEO, and John Tapp, director and company secretary, is optimistic about the projects. "We believe that MCC Capital can undertake the projects successfully because of the positive factors of growth in the Philippines when it comes to investments and business," Kasim said. Nevertheless, Kasim added that less bureaucracy is important in doing good business here.

Vicente Lao, chairman of the Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), is also enthusiastic about the development in the projects.


When will these people ever leave Davao alone??? LOL! The projects just keep pouring in! Hmmm... Maybe not the best projects (?) as some might argue, but they definitely keep pouring in anyway! LOL! But come to think of it, if these projects are not the best, what is?

Hold your horses people. The year 2008 is like a double-edged sword. For Davao crusaders, 2008 is a sweet victory. For Davao antagonists, the year 2008 is a bitter setback. LOL! :nuts:

OK. Got it. So a family from the Villa Abrille clan din pala. So, that's going to be right next to the Y Gym? Yung dating may chinese restaurant?

How big is the lot? Naay half a hectare?

maybe 3,000 sq. mts more or less ,yup next to old Y Gym (now its Paper Tree Bookstore) :)

Vol. XXI, No. 107
Friday, December 28, 2007 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Corporate News
Chinese firm wants to build Davao railway

DAVAO CITY — China National Railway Signal and Communication Group Corp. has looked into the possibility of building the proposed railway system that will connect most of the Davao Region.

Zhong Zhi Guo, president of the company, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Davao Integrated Development Program and the Mindanao Business Council for possibly setting up big infrastructure projects in the region.

Mr. Zhong said his company has built 180,000 kilometers of railway system in China and is considered among the best in the world in railway project development.

"We are very competent," he said through an interpreter.

A railway system is among the projects that the Davao local governments want to build in near to medium terms.

Another is a bridge that would connect Samal Island, a tourist destination, with Davao City.

Under a plan of the Davao Regional Development Council earlier proposed by a team of Japanese consultants, the railway system will traverse Digos City in Davao del Sur and Tagum City in Davao del Norte.

Earlier, Faisal Kasim of British firm MCCC Capital, Inc., expressed interest to look into the feasibility of building an even longer railway system, the Mindanao Railway System, which was first proposed by former President Ramos.

Last month, engineers from Mr. Kasim’s company visited the region and some key areas in Mindanao to initially evaluate the viability of the project.

Mr. Kasim proposed that local governments of areas covered by the project join his company in setting up the project.

He proposed a bond issuance, the proceeds of which would be used for project development.

Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, head of the regional program, said the memorandum of agreement would allow local governments to implement big ticket projects with the help of Mr. Kasim’s company.

He said the initiatives should come not from the funding company, but from local governments that need help in implementing the project.

Mr. Kasim said his company would tap Middle East investors who want to invest in Mindanao and the rest of the country. He said there were companies in the Middle East that have expressed their optimism in investing in Mindanao.

Several Middle Eastern countries are members of the Organization of Islamic Conference, a body that mediated the peace talks between the Moro National Liberation Front and the Philippine government. The result of their peace talks was an agreement signed on Sept. 2, 1996. — Carmelito Q. Francisco

so which is which the Brit or the Chinese ? :dunno:

^

In other words Sir Ambs, pinag-aagawan tayo! LOL! Mabuti pa puntahan nalang nila yung mga mas nangangailangan. :lol:

^^ well i like the brit to build it , ryt meyt! hehehe

yeah right ! :lol: Too much beer makes you forgetful sometimes!


eagowl is always present in every amul-amul :colgate:

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^^ well i like the brit to build it , ryt meyt! hehehe

well i like the chinese to build it, right Wang Tigu?!? :lol:

^^ piyaw singit :lol:

hey Darry any prediction for "year of the rat" ? a " rat race " or "smell like a rat" :colgate:

^

Probably a rat race! Hahahaha! But since we're safely tucked above, no need to participate in the rat race. Hehehe.:lol:

I am looking for that night aerial shot posted by MtApo and used in several Davao thread introductions. I think it was taken by Johnson Ng ba yun? Can anyone please repost it here? Wala lang.. Hehehe... I just want the world to see how that picture depicts Davao as a truly international and cosmopolitan city...


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Ahhh here it is!

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^^ Jhonson Ng Baby Powder........ it's Rhonson your aunor :D

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^^

An additional member to this skyline will be the Central Plaza building in front of the well-lit carpark building of Gaisano Mall at the upper right of the photo...

Ayus! :cheers:

^^ Jhonson Ng Baby Powder........ it's Rhonson your aunor :D

I stand corrected Sir Ambs. Hihihihihi.. Rhonson diay... :D

MoA on LRT, Samal bridge projects signed (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071228112841.html)

Signing formalizes beginning of projects, DTI official says

By SARAH JANE HILOMEN

DAVAO CITY – The Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP), Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), MCC Capital Inc., a UK-based financial institution, and local government units in the Davao Region have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on the proposed Davao Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the construction of a bridge in Samal.


Merly Cruz, assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), reported that the projects were the results of the BIMP-EAGA investment conference held in this city last October.

"After follow through meetings and creation of a task force by the economic development committee of the Regional Development Council (RDC), we needed partners to provide us the resources. And so, this MoA signing formalizes the beginning of these projects," she said.

Furthermore, Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, chair of DIDP, said that the provisions of the MoA, which is an overall agreement to initiate projects, include funding by MCC Capital.

In a report prepared by Wendel Avisado, executive director of the DIDP, it was stated that "the LRT system will serve the coastal builtup area of Davao City, as well as neighboring areas in Davao del Sur (Sta. Cruz), and Davao del Norte (Panabo City)."

He said that the project cost was R240 billion in 1997 when it was first proposed. "It is also proposed to be 60 kilometers in length and a BOT (build, operate, transfer) project," Avisado said.

In a statement, Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin, vice chairman of the Davao regional office of the Regional Development Council (RDC 11), said that "the railway system will be initially established traversing the Tagum City-Carmen-Panabo City-Davao City-Sta. Cruz-Digos City highway. These areas comprise the "linear urban corridor" that serves as the hub of economic activities and social integration in the Davao Region. The cities in the ‘linear urban corridor’ are also among the major ‘growth centers,’ intended to strengthen and enhance existing economic zones and market exchange centers," he said.

Meanwhile, it was reported the Samal bridge costs R6.48 billion. It is proposed to be 1,200 meters in length with two lanes and to have a vertical clearance of 22 meters.

Agustin said that the Samal bridge is "critical to spur development in the Island Garden City of Samal, and will serve as the link to the other growth centers in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental through the proposed roll-on/roll-off port facilities."

On the proposed Davao Railway System, the China Railway Signalling and Communications Corp. (CRSC) has been tapped to construct the system.

It is an AAA credit grade enterprise specializing in railway construction, which corners over 70 percent of the market in nationwide railway system in China with over 50 years of railway construction system. The president of CRSC expressed confidence on the said projects.

"We will do our best to support the project and hope that the meeting can approve friendship between China and the Philippines," he said.

MCC Capital Inc., through Mohammad Faisal Kasim, CEO, and John Tapp, director and company secretary, is optimistic about the projects. "We believe that MCC Capital can undertake the projects successfully because of the positive factors of growth in the Philippines when it comes to investments and business," Kasim said. Nevertheless, Kasim added that less bureaucracy is important in doing good business here.

Vicente Lao, chairman of the Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), is also enthusiastic about the development in the projects.
uhm... I want the brits to build the LRT in this case IMO... but I want a bullet-like speed train..

^^ Jhonson Ng Baby Powder........ it's Rhonson your aunor :D

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wow! I love this photo! It looks like somewhere outside the Philippines!

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people's park

I like this pic... see.. It's better if it's daytime...

A common sight in Davao during the last few months of the year. It will be an even more common sight in the coming year. Cheers to that! :cheers:

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Fyi: pictures one and two are NOT the same. :)

@Ibex Ito ba yung dating PTA Ground Sir?

Yes @Cav74 People's Park na ngayon. Happy New Year sa inyo diha :cheers:

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so which is which the Brit or the Chinese ? :dunno:

to my understanding, the brits will finance the construction while the chinese will build? sakto ba?

Plus ten pounds lagi sa picture??? grrrrr :bash:

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sir Ibex can you send me tru pm ang dance series ni kulas ug katung mga David Pectures(big sizes) thanks :D

Plus ten pounds lagi sa picture??? grrrrr :bash:

intawon dar, dili gani ko ganahan mutan-aw sa pix..na depress ko sa kadako nako :(

sir Ibex can you send me tru pm ang dance series ni kulas ug katung mga David Pectures(big sizes) thanks :D

Ok dokey... pero mga 3PM na lang kay im going out for some errands, is that alright with you sir ambs?:cheers:

;17356193']intawon dar, dili gani ko ganahan mutan-aw sa pix..na depress ko sa kadako nako :(

Parehas ta! And i had to give my friend a call to give me the reassurance that i do not look as fat in person, and that it is normal to look plus ten pounds in the picture. :(

Ok dokey... pero mga 3PM na lang kay im going out for some errands, is that alright with you sir ambs?:cheers:

no problemo sir allan :) thanks in advance!

og naa ko, naa jud na si keir. syempre, klasmet gud mi, diba?

:)

no problemo sir allan :) thanks in advance!

If we base it on the number of posts (and maturity :D), I think Dinabaw is a perfect candidate for SSC moderatorship.

Goys, what say you?

:D

A common sight in Davao during the last few months of the year. It will be an even more common sight in the coming year. Cheers to that! :cheers:

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http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8463/photo404ec3.jpg


http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1827/photo417qb6.jpg


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Fyi: pictures one and two are NOT the same. :)

LOL parang sesame street song "which are the things that don't belong to one another" ba yun !

nice collage sir ibex!! :D

good night all! or good afternoon. matulog nako. naa pa ko trabaho ugma.

If we base it on the number of posts (and maturity :D), I think Dinabaw is a perfect candidate for SSC moderatorship.

Goys, what say you?

:D

:lol: ka galang2 na peng akoy natutuwa at nag papasalamat sa pag kilala mo sa aking kakayahan pero malugod kung tinatangihan ang iyong offer( sorry i forgot :D)

nice collage sir ibex!! :D

good night all! or good afternoon. matulog nako. naa pa ko trabaho ugma.


night2 nikki!

^

LOL!

Offer = Alok!

Hehehe.

Kung gayon, sino kaya ang karapatdapat na maging kinatawan ng Mindanao sa pagiging tanod ng SSC? Sa aking palagay, ang taong dapat nating iluklok sa responsibilidad na iyan ay dapat isang propesyonal at matyured ang pagiisip. Taong kagaya ni Dinabaw, Kulas, Ibex, at iba pa. LOL!

^

LOL!

Offer = Alok!

Hehehe.

Kung gayon, sino kaya ang karapatdapat na maging kinatawan ng Mindanao sa pagiging tanod ng SSC? Sa aking palagay, ang taong dapat nating iluklok sa responsibilidad na iyan ay dapat isang propesyonal at matyured ang pagiisip. Taong kagaya ni Dinabaw, Kulas, Ibex, at iba pa. LOL!

Alok pala parang haircut LOL.....kung mararapatin nyo mga ginnoong unggoy si Rajah_Soliman ang ilulok natin kasi parang si Rizal siya , isang bayani at nasa exile :lol:

^^
Subalit hindi ba't sya ngayo'y nasa limbo? Kawawang nilalang. Hinatulan nang hindi man lang binigyan ng pagkakataong maipagtanggol ang kaniyang sarili. :lol:

;17356063']to my understanding, the brits will finance the construction while the chinese will build? sakto ba?

:applause: :applause: :applause:


Friday, December 21, 2007

World's No. 1 contractor to finance railway, bridge projects
Sunstar Davao

THE MCC Capital Projects Limited, a business concern engaged in financing and construction and identified to be the number one railway contractor in the world based in the United Kingdom, Wednesday expressed interest to help in the development of Mindanao and affirmed its preparedness to obtain adequate and timely financing for developmental projects in the island.

Faisal Kasim, chief executive officer of the MCC Capital, and John Tapp, managing director and secretary of the same company, have inked partnership with a local government unit (LGU)-led initiative, the Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP), and with the Mindanao Business Council (MinBc) on Thursday at the regional office of the Department of

Part of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing was the implementation of the Mindanao Railway System and the Samal Bridge Project, which are identified in the DIDP Master Plan since 1994.

The railway system will be initially established traversing the major highway of Tagum City - Carmen - Panabo City - Davao City - Sta.Cruz, and Digos City. Based on the DIDP Master Plan estimation as of 1997, the railway costs P240 billion.

The Samal Bridge Project, on the other hand, will serve as link to the other growth centers in Compostela Valley province and Davao Oriental through the proposed roll-on/roll-off port facilities. Again, as of 1997, DIDP estimated a total of P6.48 billion for the project.

"We are very optimistic in investing in this part of Mindanao, people here speak English and are highly literate," Kasim said in a press conference.

Under the Memorandum of Agreement, the DIDP, represented by Board Chair Governor Rodolfo del Rosario, the MinBC, represented by MinBC and Regional Development Council (RDC) Chair Vicente Lao, Kasim and Tapp, of the MCC Capital, have confirmed understanding that they shall collectively endeavor to arrive at a mutually accepted agreement to undertake infrastructure projects that would benefit Mindanao and help in the growth of the Bimp-Eaga region.

Governor del Rosario said the MCC Capital will conduct studies, provide expert assistance, and submit proposals for the development and realization of the Mindanao Rail and Samal Bridge Projects.

The DIDP, MinBC, and the MCC Capital will then consult and coordinate with each other during the first quarter of 2008 and action plan for the undertaking of priority infrastructure projects.

Meanwhile, Vicente Lao, said that MinBC, as a duly constituted Philippine entity, will never stop from looking innovative ideas on how to come up with the realization of projects planned for Mindanao.

"We were very glad that we were able to adopt a policy now and that is to look for ways and means on how to make developments in Mindanao without depending from Manila, we hope that the initiation of this activity will open up doors for other funding institutions to invest in Mindanao," Lao said.

Lao said that with the entry of the MCC Capital as partner of the DIDP and MinBC, a lot of possibilities are open now for the Davao Region and Mindanao. (JGRS)


i think the Brits is engaged also in construction .

^^
Subalit hindi ba't sya ngayo'y nasa limbo? Kawawang nilalang. Hinatulan nang hindi man lang binigyan ng pagkakataong maipagtanggol ang kaniyang sarili. :lol:

limbo? yan ba yung sayaw na naka liyad ..LOL

sakto! ganun rin si Rizal at Rajah di binigyan ng pagkakataon magtanggol !:lol:

^^
LOL!

Gtg muna ako!

Hehehehehe :)

Alok pala parang haircut LOL.....kung mararapatin nyo mga ginnoong unggoy si Rajah_Soliman ang ilulok natin kasi parang si Rizal siya , isang bayani at nasa exile :lol:

I second the Motion...

I'm moving to close the Nomination ^^

Parehas ta! And i had to give my friend a call to give me the reassurance that i do not look as fat in person, and that it is normal to look plus ten pounds in the picture. :(

Ei that's ok...Yeah plus ten pounds sa pictures pero ok lang yan....eh katamtaman naman sa personal eh :okay:

Ei that's ok...Yeah plus ten pounds sa pictures pero ok lang yan....eh katamtaman naman sa personal eh :okay:

Thanks kuya teej. This means so much to me. Just as I am starting to starve myself, this post is indeed very reassuring. :(

Sir Peng pictures do lie... i believe so myself :):):)

^

Kaming dalawa ni waway ang depressed. Hehehehe

^^ naku malnourished lang ako :colgate: oi tuloy tayo sa Jan.2

Thanks kuya teej. This means so much to me. Just as I am starting to starve myself, this post is indeed very reassuring. :(

Ei dont starve yourself. Remember the first time we met during the Kadayawan? I was more than 140lbs during those days. Now I'm down to 128lbs and Im keeping it this way. I have to admit though that I did a crash diet. But I do not advise such. It's a pain in the ***! :ohno: I did not eat solid food for 7 days and when I was hungry, I only drank lemon juice with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. It tasted so yucky! So dont try it.

If i were you, try doing the following:

- instead of doing a crash diet, eat six to eight times a day (tiny meals). Dont get rid of carbs but just minimize it. I also replaced rice with other carbs such as pasta and the like.

- Do 30 mins of cardio before and after your work out session.

- I tried Hydroxycut, but I dont recommend it. If you wish to use supplements, you may try Thermogreen Tea or Judy Ann's Fitrum :okay:

- Drink alot of water!

- AND GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW!

^^ I did this and from 140lbs plus now Im down to 128lbs.... weeeeeee. next stop...I wish to gain muscles!



http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amul-amul070.jpg

^^ During the Kadayawan | August 2007 | 140lbs plus
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^^ During the GlamRock Party | December 2007 | 128lbs

Sayang @Dinabaw too early for me...:crazy2:

Sayang @Dinabaw too early for me...:crazy2:

you mean 3pm? sige lang hanggang magdamagan daw uli hehehe

LOL :lol::lol::lol: Yup i cant make it by 3PM. Sige lang some other time nalang ako mag catch up sa akong ma miss :cheers:

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amul-amul070.jpg

^^ During the Kadayawan | August 2007 | 140lbs plus
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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/Mypix/1_715322751l.jpg

^^ During the GlamRock Party | December 2007 | 128lbs



can you post the full body picture of yourself? I'm not convinced with it.. I can only see your face....

maybe 3,000 sq. mts more or less ,yup next to old Y Gym (now its Paper Tree Bookstore) :)
is it big? coz I don't know how to measure...

it has been so long since I watched a movie in NCCC...

we always watch movies in SM.. It's the only mall in a walking distance..

but please, show our paintings to us... if you can...

you can say no if you can't.. But it will be a pleasure if you can show them...

I have posted this Diner at Metro Avenue in the previous Eat Davao thread here's the vicinity map ^^ It's not precise but just intended to find your way around sirs @DavaoEagle & TJ.:)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/1068019846_5b2207919f_o.jpg

is it accessible?

Yup @Il Tenore...!

its one of the many arcades sprawling in the city, though lots of it are not posted but it doen't mean its not there.:cheers:

thanks! and it's already page 2!! yeey!!

celebrate!! haha!!

can you post the full body picture of yourself? I'm not convinced with it.. I can only see your face....

^^ Ok po......


More from the 'Goys....

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^^ During the Kadayawan 2007 | 140 lbs plus
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^^ GlamRock Party | December 2007 | 128 lbs


^^waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...anyway, basta pumayat po ako Il Tenore. eheheheh kc dati 140lbs plus ang timbang ko pero now 128lbs na lang...Nuf bout it na..eheheheheh

calling abskess, exhibit, junax, dexter, nick & other forumers na absent... hope to see this coming january 2 for our new year's meet. kape-kape daw ta.

^^ wala koy apil? :cry: :cry:

dugaya sa pic oi :lol:

sir nick parang bagay kayo ni ma'am nikktrim
:lol:

calling abskess, exhibit, junax, dexter, nick & other forumers na absent... hope to see this coming january 2 for our new year's meet. kape-kape daw ta.

sir kusgan, i promise to come on the 2nd... ;) saan po sir ang venue?

is it big? coz I don't know how to measure...

Good enough for a footprint of even a skyscraper. Not that a 20-story building is a skyscraper.

BTW, have you guys read that in 2007 Oroquieta (sp?) hosted more foreign tourists than Davao?

^^ promise ha.

venue? somewhere na accessible sa public transport para makaattend ang mga hampas-lupa & jeepney-riding mammals like me. hehe.

^^ wala koy apil? :cry: :cry:

ay... i tot dili ka mouli. hehe. see you kuya teej.

Ei dont starve yourself. Remember the first time we met during the Kadayawan? I was more than 140lbs during those days. Now I'm down to 128lbs and Im keeping it this way. I have to admit though that I did a crash diet. But I do not advise such. It's a pain in the ***! :ohno: I did not eat solid food for 7 days and when I was hungry, I only drank lemon juice with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. It tasted so yucky! So dont try it.

If i were you, try doing the following:

- instead of doing a crash diet, eat six to eight times a day (tiny meals). Dont get rid of carbs but just minimize it. I also replaced rice with other carbs such as pasta and the like.

- Do 30 mins of cardio before and after your work out session.

- I tried Hydroxycut, but I dont recommend it. If you wish to use supplements, you may try Thermogreen Tea or Judy Ann's Fitrum :okay:

- Drink alot of water!

- AND GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW! GALAW!

^^ I did this and from 140lbs plus now Im down to 128lbs.... weeeeeee. next stop...I wish to gain muscles!



http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amul-amul070.jpg

^^ During the Kadayawan | August 2007 | 140lbs plus
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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/Mypix/1_715322751l.jpg

^^ During the GlamRock Party | December 2007 | 128lbs



Thanks Kuya Teej.

Actually nag enrol man ko sa Holiday. I paid a month's worth of access. But I stopped on the third week. Why? Because walay pulos ang napunta sa akin na trainor! Imagine, nag three weeks nalang ko, gi pasagdahan lang ko sa cardio. Wala ko gibuhatan ug program! For three weeks, naa lang ko sa treadmill, cross trainor ug stationary bike! Unya gi labaylabayan lang ko. In other words, wala ko gi-atiman! Pero didto gani sa mga sosyal, hala taparan pa niya! All I wanted was for him to prepare a program for me, and perhaps teach me the correct execution of the apparatus the first time I use it. That's it lang yung gusto ko... PERO WALA!!! Grrrrrrrr :bash:

^^ Ok po......



http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/Mypix/1_525387522l.jpg


^^ GlamRock Party | December 2007 | 128 lbs


^^waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...anyway, basta pumayat po ako Il Tenore. eheheheh kc dati 140lbs plus ang timbang ko pero now 128lbs na lang...Nuf bout it na..eheheheheh

this is better!! you do lost a lot of weight!!

maybe because of the tangub city I guess?!?

calling abskess, exhibit, junax, dexter, nick & other forumers na absent... hope to see this coming january 2 for our new year's meet. kape-kape daw ta.

sir, i'll try na makauwi before Jan 2 para makapil pud ko...:)

Thanks Kuya Teej.

Actually nag enrol man ko sa Holiday. I paid a month's worth of access. But I stopped on the third week. Why? Because walay pulos ang napunta sa akin na trainor! Imagine, nag three weeks nalang ko, gi pasagdahan lang ko sa cardio. Wala ko gibuhatan ug program! For three weeks, naa lang ko sa treadmill, cross trainor ug stationary bike! Unya gi labaylabayan lang ko. In other words, wala ko gi-atiman! Pero didto gani sa mga sosyal, hala taparan pa niya! All I wanted was for him to prepare a program for me, and perhaps teach me the correct execution of the apparatus the first time I use it. That's it lang yung gusto ko... PERO WALA!!! Grrrrrrrr :bash:


sir Peng, kinsa imong trainor?

^^ sana nga doc abs maka-attand ka. kay ikaw baya manlibre.

Thanks Kuya Teej.

Actually nag enrol man ko sa Holiday. I paid a month's worth of access. But I stopped on the third week. Why? Because walay pulos ang napunta sa akin na trainor! Imagine, nag three weeks nalang ko, gi pasagdahan lang ko sa cardio. Wala ko gibuhatan ug program! For three weeks, naa lang ko sa treadmill, cross trainor ug stationary bike! Unya gi labaylabayan lang ko. In other words, wala ko gi-atiman! Pero didto gani sa mga sosyal, hala taparan pa niya! All I wanted was for him to prepare a program for me, and perhaps teach me the correct execution of the apparatus the first time I use it. That's it lang yung gusto ko... PERO WALA!!! Grrrrrrrr :bash:

i think part na sa program. depende sa body mass index nimo. basi weight-loss pa imo program. kung daghan ka fats, more likely na puro cardio ang program nimo. dili ginapakarga og bug-at basta nagabawas pa og timbang. once you reached normal bmi, mastart na pud ka og gamit sa ubang machine/equipment, karga ginagmay para firming ng muscles.

Happy New Year , another ist in the Philippines! :cheers:


Davao developers now required to allocate for urban poor

By Judy Quiros
Inquirer
First Posted 03:47pm (Mla time) 12/04/2007

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- Housing developers in this city are now required to set aside 20 percent of their project costs for the urban poor.

Based on the recently approved Comprehensive Urban Shelter and Services Development Code of Davao City, or the New Shelter Code, developers will not be given permits for new projects unless they comply with the new requirement.

Councilor Arnulfo Cabling, chairman of the committee on urban housing and rural development, said the 20 percent required of developers could be in the form of cash, infrastructure, or land.

He said even if the new shelter code, which was approved on November 12, has yet to take effect, several developers have already decided to set aside the required 20 percent.

He said Alsons Development and Investment Corp., one of the 20 applicants for new projects in the city, had donated 20 hectares in Lanang area in Buhangin district.

Cabling said another developer, Robinsons Development Corp. -- which is developing the posh Montclair Highlands subdivision, also in Buhangin district -- donated 15 hectares.

"The donations represented the companies' 20-percent share for urban housing," Cabling said.

Cabling said the city government will shoulder the development of the donated areas into urban poor housing projects.

Mindanao Land Foundation head Dam Vertido said the new housing policy will help address the growing problem of urban poor housing in the city.

He said 10 years ago, the backlog was already estimated at 40,000 units.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=104807

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Thanks Kuya Teej.

Actually nag enrol man ko sa Holiday. I paid a month's worth of access. But I stopped on the third week. Why? Because walay pulos ang napunta sa akin na trainor! Imagine, nag three weeks nalang ko, gi pasagdahan lang ko sa cardio. Wala ko gibuhatan ug program! For three weeks, naa lang ko sa treadmill, cross trainor ug stationary bike! Unya gi labaylabayan lang ko. In other words, wala ko gi-atiman! Pero didto gani sa mga sosyal, hala taparan pa niya! All I wanted was for him to prepare a program for me, and perhaps teach me the correct execution of the apparatus the first time I use it. That's it lang yung gusto ko... PERO WALA!!! Grrrrrrrr :bash:

that pisses me off. i dont blame you for leaving because i would do the same thing.

^^ sana nga doc abs maka-attand ka. kay ikaw baya manlibre.



i think part na sa program. depende sa body mass index nimo. basi weight-loss pa imo program. kung daghan ka fats, more likely na puro cardio ang program nimo. dili ginapakarga og bug-at basta nagabawas pa og timbang. once you reached normal bmi, mastart na pud ka og gamit sa ubang machine/equipment, karga ginagmay para firming ng muscles.


lol, you made it sound like manong peng is fat. judging from the pictures i saw, i think his BMI is average. hm...

but please, show our paintings to us... if you can...

you can say no if you can't.. But it will be a pleasure if you can show them...

bug-at og dako man na akong mga painting kay naa man gud sya sa plywood or board. dili man ko gusto magdala og daghang bagahe pag uli nako dira. pero og naa ko mahuman nga painting dira sa pilipinas, ipakita nako sa inyo.

maayong hapon davao!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/Amul%20amul/Titlecopy.jpg
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i think neyoneyo is in this photo??:D just guessing
everyone looked tired from big night. whos got the best karaoke performance? and the most explosive?:D
yeah dinabaw i think you need to gain some more wt:)
kulaskusgans "transformation" cracked me up
great and congratulations

:)
hello shakira:)

Good Afternoon Davao!
Bonjour Davao!
Buenos Tardes Davao!

;17356063']to my understanding, the brits will finance the construction while the chinese will build? sakto ba?
dont you think mcc capital has construction arm. whichever for me:D china is awash with money

aw! Good luck! hehe!!

may I ask a question?

what does flickr means? Just clueless! hehe!

A common sight in Davao during the last few months of the year. It will be an even more common sight in the coming year. Cheers to that! :cheers:

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Fyi: pictures one and two are NOT the same. :)
physically visible!:D:D:D

well i like the chinese to build it, right Wang Tigu?!? :lol:
whoever coud come up best green engineering design:D lets trust the expertise of people task to approve it:D

Actually nag enrol man ko sa Holiday. I paid a month's worth of access. But I stopped on the third week. Why? Because walay pulos ang napunta sa akin na trainor! Imagine, nag three weeks nalang ko, gi pasagdahan lang ko sa cardio. Wala ko gibuhatan ug program! For three weeks, naa lang ko sa treadmill, cross trainor ug stationary bike! Unya gi labaylabayan lang ko. In other words, wala ko gi-atiman! Pero didto gani sa mga sosyal, hala taparan pa niya! All I wanted was for him to prepare a program for me, and perhaps teach me the correct execution of the apparatus the first time I use it. That's it lang yung gusto ko... PERO WALA!!! Grrrrrrrr :bash:

^^ Mao ba kuya Darry? ako kay kulit man ko sa akong instructor gud..ako pa ang mag cge og samok samok...ehehehehheeh ako mag cge og pangutana niya if tama ba akong execution sa program na iya gihatag or not. Pero, sa beginning sa akong program, nag cge lang sad ko og treadmill and other cardio exercises. Kay ang akong program first was losing weight followed by toning. Now, nasa toning na ako. Try doing an interval training para mas paspas ang pagburn sa fats. ako kay first five minutes, mo dagan ko with a speed of 10.5 then hinay hinay switch to 5. After 5 mins na sad kay 10.5 na pud till u reach ur 30 minute cardio. niwork baya for me.



i think part na sa program. depende sa body mass index nimo. basi weight-loss pa imo program. kung daghan ka fats, more likely na puro cardio ang program nimo. dili ginapakarga og bug-at basta nagabawas pa og timbang. once you reached normal bmi, mastart na pud ka og gamit sa ubang machine/equipment, karga ginagmay para firming ng muscles.

Yeah....same pud sa akoa....weight loss muna..tapos toning... however, although nagacardio pa ko before....hinay hinayan sa akong trainer ang pag incorporate sa mga equipment sa akong routine.

When will these people ever leave Davao alone??? LOL! The projects just keep pouring in! Hmmm... Maybe not the best projects (?) as some might argue, but they definitely keep pouring in anyway! LOL! But come to think of it, if these projects are not the best, what is?

Hold your horses people. The year 2008 is like a double-edged sword. For Davao crusaders, 2008 is a sweet victory. For Davao antagonists, the year 2008 is a bitter setback. LOL! :nuts:
projects in davao are all inside the city that will definitely change the landscape, skyline and raise more the level of urbanity.

ug para sa holidaygoers ug in anticipation sa mga tao who will soon(but only if..) work outside davao to spend their money for r n r in davao.

projects in davao are all inside the city that will definitely change the landscape, skyline and raise more the level of urbanity.

ug para sa holidaygoers ug in anticipation sa mga tao who will soon(but only if..) work outside davao to spend their money for r n r in davao.

For me, maswerte ang Davao...kc among the three officially renowned Metros and major business hubs and largest cities in the country - Manila, Cebu, and Davao; Davao has a vast space for growth pa.

Maraming tao sa park..:)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4461/dsc082431xf0.jpg
how much part of whole park area is in this photo bro? approximtely?

For me, maswerte ang Davao...kc among the three officially renowned Metros and major business hubs and largest cities in the country - Manila, Cebu, and Davao; Davao has a vast space for growth pa.
i agree with you tj. i hope the city continues its plaussible resposible urban planning. but i would alos like to see metropolitan-scale planning of vital infrastructures

hala... makarelate ko sa room...
please explain:D

how much part of whole park area is in this photo bro? approximtely?

I guess...small part of the park lang yan...yung may mga benches...uhmmm around 20%

It was just months ago when it's constructed and now.. look at it! it's so damn fast!

next target... one oasis!! then... I dunno what's next! hehe!
fast tracked

next>> sm it park

I guess...small part of the park lang yan...yung may mga benches...uhmmm around 20%
i see. there still a lot to walk and explore around. thanks bro.

how much part of whole park area is in this photo bro? approximtely?

Picture the old PTA grounds @MtApo that photo is more about 35 Degrees of the 180 degree view (aprox.) ^^

while peng was singing kulas did an interpretative dance...:nuts::nuts::nuts:

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kulaskusgan: were you aping the bird on your left shoulder os was that your authentic original execution:D:D:D

The room's theme changes every few minutes .... here we are inside the aquarium :lol::lol::lol:
Bitaw we had the chance to see other rooms on the first floor, mas maganda sana duon sa second floor may added attraction.:cheers:
In fairness maganda sound & speaker systems nila naka bose lahat gumanda lalo tinig namin ^^

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the room is cool

Bawal ang My Way... :lol::lol::lol: You should hear Waway sing :banana::banana:

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waway looks in high spirits. spirit of redhorse:D j/k waway!

skyblue: dont you like coming back to the folds of thelaw?:D:D

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awesome. love them

d/p

im just gonna pretend i count in tj's description. plus, i dont need to be popular to be recognized as an artist, right? or...that was just my opinion :D
anyway, this is the first painting i did in my painting class. it was hard because our prof didnt provide us with background. we just had to use our imagination instead. it took me 2 classes (2.5 hours each class) to finish this and when i tried to finish my painting, i couldnt find the apple i used as a model. according to my prof, she put it inside the fridge but somebody ate it. so yeah that was different. anyway, about the background, i have no idea what i want so i started playing with it and it was really annoying because i kept changing it. in the end, i said "screw this" so there you go.
btw, this is a monochromatic painting.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/nexgennikki/apol.jpg

this time, my prof said we have to bring our own models to class. i have no clue what to bring so i decided to bring my stuff toy :D meet buchukoy! buchukoy is a guy but i made him look pretty in my painting. i still need to finish this because i messed up his nose :(
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/nexgennikki/buchoy.jpg

uhm, i saw a picture on flickr and i was like "woah! that is really nice" so i decided to paint it. also, it was a time when our prof wanted us to paint something we really like. agian, this is one of those paintings i didnt finish because i ran out of time. :D you can see at the bottom, i kind of doddled on it :lol:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/nexgennikki/cosmos.jpg
very nice. flower is beautiful

The trees are still young, someday they would make perfect shade for park goers:cheers:
It is also a nice sight in the Top of the Apo vantage point. (sa lobby lang pala hehehe...) :):):)

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The trees are still young, someday they would make perfect shade for park goers:cheers:
It is also a nice sight in the Top of the Apo vantage point. (sa lobby lang pala hehehe...) :):):)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/4611e749.jpg
marco polo iguess would give a commanding view of everything
and a hotel casa(opposite)would also give a very good aerial with skyline of highrises. i think

Good enough for a footprint of even a skyscraper. Not that a 20-story building is a skyscraper.

BTW, have you guys read that in 2007 Oroquieta (sp?) hosted more foreign tourists than Davao?
read it and i think figures was based on DOT jan-june 2007 data. and so i checked on the website. its not foreign tourist though but of domestic travellers that registered very high.

here it is and some other selected cities

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maybe because of the tangub city I guess?!?
but i am seeing figures to change dramaticalally turns around at start of july through the rest of the year. second half of year is davaos busiest. festival season, conventions here and there specially in october.

*not bad foran island that struggled against security travel advisories

Good enough for a footprint of even a skyscraper. Not that a 20-story building is a skyscraper.

BTW, have you guys read that in 2007 Oroquieta (sp?) hosted more foreign tourists than Davao?

yup recently readt it, but i doubt it.

Saturday, December 29, 2007
City to hire more park attendants
By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will be hiring more park attendants to ensure safety and order inside Davao City's newest landmark, the People's Park.

Post your comments here on the Makati siege

Duterte, however, neither denied nor confirmed the report that an additional P2.4 million will be added to the annual budget of the park solely for its attendants.

"I do not know yet as I have yet to see the proposal," Duterte said in a recent interview.

The park attendants, according to Duterte, would primarily ensure that no violations of the park rules would be violated. They will also attend to the elderly and disabled who would be visiting the park.

The attendants would make it easier for the elderly and the disabled to roam around the park.

People flock to the park, especially at night to enjoy the sculptures and lights around the area. Another attraction of the park is the landscape of wild trees and plants.

The park remains as a no smoking area, and alcoholic beverages are highly prohibited.

read it and i think figures was based on DOT jan-june 2007 data. and so i checked on the website. its not foreign tourist though but of domestic travellers that registered very high.

i agree w/ the #1 and # 3 in the survey... but the best barometer will be the arrival from the point of entries :)

i think neyoneyo is in this photo??:D just guessing
everyone looked tired from big night. whos got the best karaoke performance? and the most explosive?:D
yeah dinabaw i think you need to gain some more wt:)
kulaskusgans "transformation" cracked me up
great and congratulations

i weigh just like manny pacquiao& almost same height :colgate:

hey! who want's to lose weigth? i think Kulas lost weight w/ his dancexercise!!! :lol:



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Good enough for a footprint of even a skyscraper. Not that a 20-story building is a skyscraper.

BTW, have you guys read that in 2007 Oroquieta (sp?) hosted more foreign tourists than Davao?

yup recently readt it, but i doubt it.
i dont know probability of errors in figures but your right from 106T+ in 2006 to 500T+ in 2007. has there been any increase in airline travel frequencies in ozamis? or was there any unusual increase in number of passenger ships servicing the port? only them can explain

^^ sana nga doc abs maka-attand ka. kay ikaw baya manlibre.



i think part na sa program. depende sa body mass index nimo. basi weight-loss pa imo program. kung daghan ka fats, more likely na puro cardio ang program nimo. dili ginapakarga og bug-at basta nagabawas pa og timbang. once you reached normal bmi, mastart na pud ka og gamit sa ubang machine/equipment, karga ginagmay para firming ng muscles.

Masabtan unta nako Dave kung ingun ana.. Pero dili. Kay sya mismo nag ingon that he will prepare a program for me after a week. But it seemed that he had amnesia right after!!! :bash:

@Dokie Abs, I did not even get his name. Haaaay... :bash:

i agree w/ the #1 and # 3 in the survey... but the best barometer will be the arrival of point of entries :)
based on that data, ozamis city has very reason to claim title as gateway of inter island travel of northern mindanao

lol, you made it sound like manong peng is fat. judging from the pictures i saw, i think his BMI is average. hm...

Thanks ate nikki. Gutom na ako... Kagabi pa ako di kumakain... :(

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ganiha, i was trying to figure out for like minute kulaskusgan foot caught up something on the floor and tripped off. hahaha

Saturday, December 29, 2007
City Hall employees to get New Year bonus
By Grace L. Plata

THE City Government of Davao will be giving its employees New Year bonuses on top of the Christmas bonus they have given last week, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced Thursday afternoon.

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"The plantilla personnel will each get P3,000 while the contractual will get P1,000 each," Duterte said.

The city has already given P5,000 for plantilla personnel and P2,000 for contractual as Christmas bonus.

The announcement of the additional cash gift was made after the mayor was informed by some members of the media that he ranked third among the mayors all over the Philippines in a survey done by Pulse Asia on awareness and performance.

Among the top four chosen, Duterte was the sole mayor from outside the general Manila area. Topping the list was Mayor Alfredo Lim of Manila, tied at second are Mayor Jejomar Binay of Makati City and Mayor Feliciano Belmonte of Quezon City.

Duterte, in his typical fashion, just smiled at the news and assured the employees that the bonuses will reach them before New Year's Day.

"Sige kay number three man kaha ko, manghatag ta ug New Year Bonus (Okay, since I am on the top three, I will give you your New Year's Bonus)," he said.

Thanks ate nikki. Gutom na ako... Kagabi pa ako di kumakain... :(


naku consious ra kaayo darry! sa height mo ok naman weight mo :)

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Thanks ate nikki. Gutom na ako... Kagabi pa ako di kumakain... :(

Kaon na oi...if u dont wanna eat then pagsoup na lang...just watch ur calories intake lang gud.....

or do the 8 meal-diet lagi........

naku consious ra kaayo darry! sa height mo ok naman weight mo :)


^^ Nasabtan nako sya kuya dinabaw...buti na lang ikaw, ikaw pinakafit sa agency natin...mahirap kc maging models tulad natin :lol: People look up to us.. waaaaaaa...joke lang! ehehehehehehhe...