Galing ng Davao 2 of our universities made it to the top 20. Galing ng areneo!

The TOP 20 Schools in the Philippines
posted by ymorz28 (Dec 18, 2005 @ 4:08AM) views: 1076

Monday,April 18, 2005

TOP 20 SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES

This statistics is a result of the study conducted by the Professional Regulations Commission(PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), based on the average passing in the BOARD EXAMINATIONS OF ALL COURSES of all universities and colleges in the Philippines. This study is concluded every 10 years. Below is the result of the first study from 1992 to 2001.

Eleven schools come from Luzon, two from the Visayas and seven from Mindanao.

1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus /Luzon)
2. University of thePhilippines (Los Banos Campus/ Luzon)
3. University of the Philippines (ManilaCampus /Luzon)
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City / Visayas)
5. Ateneo de Davao University (Davao / Mindanao)
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila /Luzon)
7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila / Luzon)
8. Mindanao State University(Iligan Institute ofTech/ Mindanao)
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon)
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City / Luzon)
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City / Visayas)
12. Xavier University (Cagayande Oro / Mindanao)
13. Mindanao State University (Main / Mindanao)
14. UriosCollege (Butuan City / Mindanao)
15. Polytechnic University of thePhilippines(Manila/ Luzon)
16. De La Salle University (Manila / Luzon)
17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila / Luzon)
18. Adamson University (Manila /Luzon)
19. Central Mindanao University ( Bukidnon/Mindanao)
20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao /Mindanao)

I need your votes! Forumer for the Month of April! Please! :bow:

Thank you very much!!! :okay:

Link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=333341&page=1&pp=25

This would be the last day!!! :)

Tabang sa wala pa naka-boto! Iboto nako ninyo karon na mahuman!!! :cheers:

Good Evening Davao.

Dave keep the mama tee on.....:laugh: for your own good.....kidding.:)

To ALL a nice Monday!

Hiiii Sleepwalker!!!!!!Hope mamma is not going to spank bad if you take off T-shirt and go out with me? :)

Let´s dance the itik itik Lena said is duckdance wow let´s go itik itik sleepwalker :cheer:

Look forward to both sing and dance with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wink2: maybe take :cheers: to :)


If I take off my Mama tee, my bulging tummy will be exposed. :) Go itik-itk!

Hi there Tere and Briggit

Partial list of coffee shops in Davao

1. Blue Gre Mts, Matina Dist
2. Blue Gre Landco, Pryce Bus Park
3. Basti's Brew- Victoria Plaza, Bajada Dist
4. Figaro- Chimes Mall, Sales St
5. Bo's- SM?
6. Bo's-Metrolifestyle, Torres St.
7. Kape't Pan de Sal, G-Mall, Bajada


and a lot more, please fill the list guys!

8. Karl's, SM
9. Karlo's, Jack's Ridge
10. Cafe Prego, Gaisano South
11. Coffee Dream, Damosa
12. Angel's Coffee, Torres St :jk:
13. Cosmopolitan, J Camus :jk:
14. Patalinghug, Cabaguio Ave :jk:

numbers 12-14 also serve the best dinuguan, bulalo, papait, bopis.

dave, basin kaagi ka sa PTA, please take some pics, thanks!

sure! i will.

I need your votes! Forumer for the Month of April! Please! :bow:

Thank you very much!!! :okay:

Link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=333341&page=1&pp=25

This would be the last day!!! :)

Tabang sa wala pa naka-boto! Iboto nako ninyo karon na mahuman!!! :cheers:

Lets vote for Animo!

Another reason to rejoice!

Group confirms Davao tops most competitive cities
By Antonio M. Ajero

DAVAO is the only city in the Visayas and Mindanao that is included in the five "most competitive metro cities" in the Philippines. The city performed well in six out of seven major drivers of competitiveness.


Professor Mario Lopez of the AIM (Asia Institute of Management) Policy Center made this disclosure in making public for the first time in Davao City last Tuesday details of the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Rating Project (PCCRP) of 2005.

The PCCRP survey is being conducted yearly by AIM Policy Center in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development, the Asia Foundation and the German Technical Cooperation.

The survey is designed to help gauge the competitiveness of cities in the country as a place for living and doing business.

A city's competitiveness, as defined by the World Competitiveness Yearbook, is the "ability of a city to create and maintain an environment that sustains more value creation for its enterprises and more prosperity for its people."

In the 2005 PCCRP, the country's 65 participating cities were categorized into three: metro, mid-sized, and small.

Competing under "metro" were 13 cities: Davao in Mindanao; Cebu, Lapu-lapu and Mandaue in the Visayas; and Las Piñas, Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Pasay and Quezon City in Luzon.

Under "mid-sized" were 15 cities: Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Iligan and Zamboanga in Mindanao, Bacolod and Iloilo in the Visayas, and Angeles, Baguio, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Calamba, Lipa, San Fernando (Pampanga) and Tarlac in Luzon.

Participating as "small" cities, 37 in all, were 16 from Mindanao (Bislig, Cotabato, Dapitan, Digos, Dipolog, Gingoog, Koronadal, Marawi, Oroquieta, Ozamis, Pagadian, Panabo, Surigao, Tacurong, Tagum and Valencia); 12 in Luzon (Cavite, Dagupan, Legaspi, Lucena, Naga, Olongapo, Puerto Princesa, San Fernando (La Union), Sta. Rosa, Sorsogon, Tagaytay and Tuguegarao); and nine in the Visayas (Bago, Cadiz, Dumaguete, Ormoc, Roxas, San Carlos, Silay, Tacloban and Tagbilaran).

The mid-sized cities were non-metro cities that have population greater than 200,000 inhabitants, while the small cities were those with populations of less than 200,000.

Where Davao excelled

Davao, Mindanao's only entry in the metro cities category, did well in the following drivers of competitiveness: cost of doing business (it ranked No. 1), dynamism of local economy (No. 2), linkages and accessibility (No. 2), infrastructure (No. 3), quality of life (No. 4) and responsiveness to business needs (No. 6), but did poorly in human resources and training with a ranking of only No. 11.

Unlike the studies in the previous years, PCCRP in 2005 did not reveal the overall ranking of the five most competitiveness cities.

Lopez, however, admitted that if he had his way he would reveal the rankings.

"Being a management person, I found that a little strange because most managers would want to see the ranks," he said.

He added, "I know people want bragging rights."

A computation of the cities' rankings in each of the drivers of competitiveness indicates that Davao ranks first among the five most competitive metro cities with a sum of 29.

But it tied with Makati, followed by Las Piñas with 36, Marikina with 38, and Muntinlupa with 43.

Marikina ranked No. 1 in three of the seven major drivers (infrastructure, responsiveness to business needs and quality of life), but its poor ratings in the remaining four drivers pulled it down.

tinuod na? o joke joke lang? aw, anyways, survey ra man na.

good morning davao!

Galing ng Davao 2 of our universities made it to the top 20. Galing ng areneo!

The TOP 20 Schools in the Philippines


TOP 20 SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES


1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus /Luzon)
2. University of thePhilippines (Los Banos Campus/ Luzon)
3. University of the Philippines (ManilaCampus /Luzon)
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City / Visayas)
5. Ateneo de Davao University (Davao / Mindanao)
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila /Luzon)
7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila / Luzon)
8. Mindanao State University(Iligan Institute ofTech/ Mindanao)
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon)
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City / Luzon)
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City / Visayas)
12. Xavier University (Cagayande Oro / Mindanao)
13. Mindanao State University (Main / Mindanao)
14. UriosCollege (Butuan City / Mindanao)
15. Polytechnic University of thePhilippines(Manila/ Luzon)
16. De La Salle University (Manila / Luzon)
17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila / Luzon)
18. Adamson University (Manila /Luzon)
19. Central Mindanao University ( Bukidnon/Mindanao)
20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao /Mindanao)


""Figures speak louder than empty claims..."" :cheers:

... and responsiveness to business needs (No. 6), but did poorly in human resources and training with a ranking of only No. 11. [/B]



....is that despite the fact that we have the No. 5 and No. 20 best universities.... :eek2:

<a href="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=7.072329&amp;lon=125.611934&amp;z=18.2&amp;r=0&amp;src=0"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/jbanico/20060430/silicongulfdiamond.png" border="0"></a><br><br>click here for a <a href="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=7.072329&amp;lon=125.611934&amp;z=18.2&amp;r=0&amp;src=0">dynamic view</a> at FlashEarth.com<br><br>Some discussions have been going on about plans for Davao's ICT Park and PEZA zones. My opinion is that Davao's decision makers should also harness this special region in the City where industry (telecommunications and real estate), business tourism and academe intersect. I refer to this as the Silicon Gulf Diamond, which is defined by four areas: the currently unused PLDT building (which can potentially be an ICT incubator), the Ateneo de Davao University College Campus, Marco Polo Hotel, and Aldevinco. These four represent pillars of a strong ICT ecosystem: the ICT industry players, the Academe, Business Tourism and Real Estate, all within a 2 to 5 minute walking distance!<br><br>This can be the epicenter of Davao's development into an ICT capital, into a real Silicon Gulf. Physical proximity between industry and academe has always marked the rise of technoclusters, like Silicon Valley of the US and Hsinchu Park of Taiwan. All the government has to do is initiate dialogue between these four players: PLDT, Ateneo, Marco Polo and Alsons, build a master plan out of the cooperation of these four, and extend it outward.<br><br>From here, we can work on how these entities can work together to increase cooperation and collaboration, creating a dynamic flow of ideas, knowledge and opportunities within this quadrangle, to make Davao's ICT future progressive.<br><br>Imagine a possible future wherein a part-time Computer Science professor in Ateneo can do consulting for startups in PLDT's ICT incubator, work in his firm in Aldevinco, and speak at a trade conference at Marco Polo Hotel, all within the same day and without having to drive a car!

http://www.silicongulf.net/?q=node/78

Davao is the most competitive Metro City in the Philippines
May 1, 2006
Inq7.net


DAVAO CITY -- This city was adjudged anew the most competitive among the country's largest cities based on the 2005 Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) conducted by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center.

It was the second time the city drew the highest ranking in the PCCRP study, the first time being in 2002.

Also rated as competitive cities in the recent AIM study were Makati, Las Piñas, Marikina and Muntinlupa.

AIM professor Mario Lopez presented the study during last week's Mindanao Coalition for Transparent Governance (MCTAG) forum held at the Apo View Hotel here.

Lopez said the AIM study measured seven major "drivers" with corresponding indicators such as the cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, linkages and accessibility, human resources and training, infrastructure, responsiveness of the city to business needs, and quality of life.

He said Davao City ranked first in the cost of doing business, second
in both dynamism of local economy and linkages and accessibility. It was 3rd in infrastructure, 4th in quality of life, 6th in responsiveness to business needs, and 11th in human resources and training.

Lopez said the 2005 PCCRP study rated 65 cities in three categories -- metropolitan, midsize and small.

He said the city's poor performance in human resources and training might have been the result of the low ratio of its schools to the appropriateness of the courses offered.

Roberto Teo, chief of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, said the 2005 rating meant the city was headed in the right direction.

"With an average economy of P100 billion and an improving economic performance, the city will surely continue to be on top of other Philippine cities in terms of competitiveness," he said.

Lopez said the study showed that the most competitive mid-sized cities were Bacolod, Batangas, Iligan, Iloilo and San Fernando in Pampanga province, and the most competitive small cities were Dagupan; Legazpi; Koronadal; Naga; Olongapo; San Fernando in La Union province; Sta. Rosa; Surigao; Tagbilaran and Tagum.

:)




Some can't believe it? Well, they just have to live with it! And that's the fact! Not a forecast, nor a projection....it's Davao's Reality!

<a href="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=7.072329&amp;lon=125.611934&amp;z=18.2&amp;r=0&amp;src=0"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/jbanico/20060430/silicongulfdiamond.png" border="0"></a><br><br>click here for a <a href="http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=7.072329&amp;lon=125.611934&amp;z=18.2&amp;r=0&amp;src=0">dynamic view</a> at FlashEarth.com<br><br>Some discussions have been going on about plans for Davao's ICT Park and PEZA zones. My opinion is that Davao's decision makers should also harness this special region in the City where industry (telecommunications and real estate), business tourism and academe intersect. I refer to this as the Silicon Gulf Diamond, which is defined by four areas: the currently unused PLDT building (which can potentially be an ICT incubator), the Ateneo de Davao University College Campus, Marco Polo Hotel, and Aldevinco. These four represent pillars of a strong ICT ecosystem: the ICT industry players, the Academe, Business Tourism and Real Estate, all within a 2 to 5 minute walking distance!<br><br>This can be the epicenter of Davao's development into an ICT capital, into a real Silicon Gulf. Physical proximity between industry and academe has always marked the rise of technoclusters, like Silicon Valley of the US and Hsinchu Park of Taiwan. All the government has to do is initiate dialogue between these four players: PLDT, Ateneo, Marco Polo and Alsons, build a master plan out of the cooperation of these four, and extend it outward.<br><br>From here, we can work on how these entities can work together to increase cooperation and collaboration, creating a dynamic flow of ideas, knowledge and opportunities within this quadrangle, to make Davao's ICT future progressive.<br><br>Imagine a possible future wherein a part-time Computer Science professor in Ateneo can do consulting for startups in PLDT's ICT incubator, work in his firm in Aldevinco, and speak at a trade conference at Marco Polo Hotel, all within the same day and without having to drive a car!

http://www.silicongulf.net/?q=node/78

This is a great addition to the already existing ICT incubator in Brokenshire. I hope plans for the ICT Park and PEZA zones will push through. We really need those to attract more investors.

Galing ng Davao 2 of our universities made it to the top 20. Galing ng areneo!

The TOP 20 Schools in the Philippines
posted by ymorz28 (Dec 18, 2005 @ 4:08AM) views: 1076

Monday,April 18, 2005

TOP 20 SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES

This statistics is a result of the study conducted by the Professional Regulations Commission(PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), based on the average passing in the BOARD EXAMINATIONS OF ALL COURSES of all universities and colleges in the Philippines. This study is concluded every 10 years. Below is the result of the first study from 1992 to 2001.

Eleven schools come from Luzon, two from the Visayas and seven from Mindanao.

1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus /Luzon)
2. University of thePhilippines (Los Banos Campus/ Luzon)
3. University of the Philippines (ManilaCampus /Luzon)
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City / Visayas)
5. Ateneo de Davao University (Davao / Mindanao)
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila /Luzon)
7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila / Luzon)
8. Mindanao State University(Iligan Institute ofTech/ Mindanao)
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon)
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City / Luzon)
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City / Visayas)
12. Xavier University (Cagayande Oro / Mindanao)
13. Mindanao State University (Main / Mindanao)
14. UriosCollege (Butuan City / Mindanao)
15. Polytechnic University of thePhilippines(Manila/ Luzon)
16. De La Salle University (Manila / Luzon)
17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila / Luzon)
18. Adamson University (Manila /Luzon)
19. Central Mindanao University ( Bukidnon/Mindanao)
20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao /Mindanao)



Congratulations DAVAO!

No. 20 typo error guro. Univ of Southeastern Philippines (http://www.usep.edu.ph/)

promote na lang pud nako other 3 big universites of caliber bisag dili ko taga ila. hehehe.

University of the Immaculate Conception (http://www.uic.edu.ph/uic/start.asp)

University of the Philippines (http://www.upmin.edu.ph/) - Mindanao campus

University of Mindanao (http://www.umindanao.edu.ph/)


haaaay davao. nganong pinangga ta ka! hahaha

^^ - The area where Pryce and Landco buildings are should be made an IT Park... quite small though I think. :)

Good morning Davao!!!

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw a short break in the festival here. Tänker på dig hela tiden. Kram till dig!
what i am doing the whole day? i am just sleeping! :sleepy: Jag :hug: dig too!
Originally Posted by Briggit I
Hiiiiiiii handsome Dinabaw!

You in Philippines invent Karoeke not Japanese Wrong information in Sweden.

Thank you for wishing us good festivale tonight, we will have much fun, Lena is lighting fire, I know what she think about , I know what she always think about ha ha ha ha, Dinabaw I will not tell. No, seriously you two make nice love couple, really! Both very good looking and nice people!

You and Lena will sing Karoeke, wow that is great, I guess romantic lovesong?

Dinabaw 1 question is there dangerous shark in the Davao Sea?

Bye got to go help with big festival cake. And will have a



Greetings from Bibbi the swedish duck ha ha ha ha quack quack quack

Hur mar ni?
No dangerous sharks here, we have the " gentle giant" the Whale Shark(butanding) ,maybe in August their be a "Whale sight-seeing tour!Ingen orsak! :okay:

Originally Posted by davaoeagle
quality of life (No. 4)

No.4 lang ta?

^^ - The area where Pryce and Landco buildings are should be made an IT Park... quite small though I think. :)

There were news that Pryce Business Park tried to get a PEZA accreditation to become an ICT Park years back however failed to do so. Although this business park is not an official IT Zone, a number of ICT companies (International and SMEs) chose the business park as their home.

from AIM (www.aim.edu.ph)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/_cities.jpg Philippines Most Competitive Metro Cities of the year

Philippines Promotes Davao City As Top Tourist Destination
April 2006
AsiaPulse

DAVAO CITY, April 10 Asia Pulse - The Department of Tourism (DoT) has strengthened the promotion of the city as one of the top destinations in the country this year.

Susan del Mundo, Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) head, said there is already an order from Tourism Secretary Ace Durano to include Davao City as a major focus in the Philippine tourism promotion.

Del Mundo said as a starting point, Durano has ordered the country's foreign attache to include the city in the invitation of program for foreign visitors.

She said this means Davao City will be one of the places that tourists would go once they come to the country. The invitations would be sent to foreign media, tour operators and tourists particularly in Japan, South Korea and China.

Davao City is considered as one of the premiere destinations in the country along with Boracay, Cebu, Bohol and Palawan.

Also, Del Mundo said the city is among the places chosen for DOTs Global Classroom for Peace program, which aims to invite over 100 teachers from the United States of America to come over to the country and interact with local teachers and students.

She said they are particularly targeting public schools and schools where indigenous peoples attend. The foreign teachers could also teach in the chosen schools.

The DoT is targeting to invite every month 10 teachers who would stay for nine days.

"The more interesting part about it is the documentation of the American educators visit which would be shown in the top-rated show of Oprah Winfrey in September," Del Mundo said.

In April 9-10 this year, an advance team will come to conduct an inspection and then the crew will follow for the documentation, Del Mundo added.

Del Mundo, along with other local business leaders, organized the recently concluded 1st Tourism Jobs Fair at NCCC Mall here.

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Davao is the most competitive Metro City in the Philippines
May 1, 2006
Inq7.net


DAVAO CITY -- This city was adjudged anew the most competitive among the country's largest cities based on the 2005 Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) conducted by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center.

It was the second time the city drew the highest ranking in the PCCRP study, the first time being in 2002.

Also rated as competitive cities in the recent AIM study were Makati, Las Piñas, Marikina and Muntinlupa.

AIM professor Mario Lopez presented the study during last week's Mindanao Coalition for Transparent Governance (MCTAG) forum held at the Apo View Hotel here.

Lopez said the AIM study measured seven major "drivers" with corresponding indicators such as the cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, linkages and accessibility, human resources and training, infrastructure, responsiveness of the city to business needs, and quality of life.

He said Davao City ranked first in the cost of doing business, second
in both dynamism of local economy and linkages and accessibility. It was 3rd in infrastructure, 4th in quality of life, 6th in responsiveness to business needs, and 11th in human resources and training.

Lopez said the 2005 PCCRP study rated 65 cities in three categories -- metropolitan, midsize and small.

He said the city's poor performance in human resources and training might have been the result of the low ratio of its schools to the appropriateness of the courses offered.

Roberto Teo, chief of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, said the 2005 rating meant the city was headed in the right direction.

"With an average economy of P100 billion and an improving economic performance, the city will surely continue to be on top of other Philippine cities in terms of competitiveness," he said.

Lopez said the study showed that the most competitive mid-sized cities were Bacolod, Batangas, Iligan, Iloilo and San Fernando in Pampanga province, and the most competitive small cities were Dagupan; Legazpi; Koronadal; Naga; Olongapo; San Fernando in La Union province; Sta. Rosa; Surigao; Tagbilaran and Tagum.

:)

Some can't believe it? Well, they just have to live with it! And that's the fact! Not a forecast, nor a projection....it's Davao's Reality!


In the 2005 PCCRP, the country's 65 participating cities were categorized into three: metro, mid-sized, and small.

Competing under "metro" were 13 cities: Davao in Mindanao; Cebu, Lapu-lapu and Mandaue in the Visayas; and Las Piñas, Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Pasay and Quezon City in Luzon.

Under "mid-sized" were 15 cities: Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Iligan and Zamboanga in Mindanao, Bacolod and Iloilo in the Visayas, and Angeles, Baguio, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Calamba, Lipa, San Fernando (Pampanga) and Tarlac in Luzon.

Participating as "small" cities, 37 in all, were 16 from Mindanao (Bislig, Cotabato, Dapitan, Digos, Dipolog, Gingoog, Koronadal, Marawi, Oroquieta, Ozamis, Pagadian, Panabo, Surigao, Tacurong, Tagum and Valencia); 12 in Luzon (Cavite, Dagupan, Legaspi, Lucena, Naga, Olongapo, Puerto Princesa, San Fernando (La Union), Sta. Rosa, Sorsogon, Tagaytay and Tuguegarao); and nine in the Visayas (Bago, Cadiz, Dumaguete, Ormoc, Roxas, San Carlos, Silay, Tacloban and Tagbilaran).

The mid-sized cities were non-metro cities that have population greater than 200,000 inhabitants, while the small cities were those with populations of less than 200,000.

Where Davao excelled

Davao, Mindanao's only entry in the metro cities category, did well in the following drivers of competitiveness: cost of doing business (it ranked No. 1), dynamism of local economy (No. 2), linkages and accessibility (No. 2), infrastructure (No. 3), quality of life (No. 4) and responsiveness to business needs (No. 6), but did poorly in human resources and training with a ranking of only No. 11.

Unlike the studies in the previous years, PCCRP in 2005 did not reveal the overall ranking of the five most competitiveness cities.

Lopez, however, admitted that if he had his way he would reveal the rankings.

"Being a management person, I found that a little strange because most managers would want to see the ranks," he said.

He added, "I know people want bragging rights."

A computation of the cities' rankings in each of the drivers of competitiveness indicates that Davao ranks first among the five most competitive metro cities with a sum of 29.

But it tied with Makati, followed by Las Piñas with 36, Marikina with 38, and Muntinlupa with 43.

Marikina ranked No. 1 in three of the seven major drivers (infrastructure, responsiveness to business needs and quality of life), but its poor ratings in the remaining four drivers pulled it down.


For Bisaya stories from Davao. Click here.


CONGRATULATIONS MINDANAO WINNERS!

Congratulations DAVAO!

No. 20 typo error guro. Univ of Southeastern Philippines (http://www.usep.edu.ph/)

promote na lang pud nako other 3 big universites of caliber bisag dili ko taga ila. hehehe.

University of the Immaculate Conception (http://www.uic.edu.ph/uic/start.asp)

University of the Philippines (http://www.upmin.edu.ph/) - Mindanao campus

University of Mindanao (http://www.umindanao.edu.ph/)


haaaay davao. nganong pinangga ta ka! hahaha

i remember USP was better known in that name than USEP, dunno what transpired that allowed for such change.

Good morning Davao!!!


what i am doing the whole day? i am just sleeping! :sleepy: Jag :hug: dig too!

Hur mar ni?
No dangerous sharks here, we have the " gentle giant" the Whale Shark(butanding) ,maybe in August their be a "Whale sight-seeing tour!Ingen orsak! :okay:



No.4 lang ta?

i also kind of question result of this area but unless we know how they broke down the index on quality of life we wouldn't have a clear picture. Well, inspite of this downside, Davao is still tops.

i remember USP was better known in that name than USEP, dunno what transpired that allowed for such change.

From what I remember from what i heard from friends in USEP... it was originally USP (University of Southern Philippines), but since a different university already existed with that name (in Cebu), they changed to University of South Eastern Philippines (USEP). :)

I'm not sure about the story... maybe someone can verify the claim. :)

Helo Davao peeps and visitors!!!

Thanks davaoeagle pero para sa ako wala nay maka labaw sa quality of life diri naa tay pinakalami na tubig,pinaka baratong pagkaoon halos tanang prutas naa diri sus peace and order pa dyud ...siguro mao dyud ning Davao smells like hell but taste like heaven !!!!sa gawas tan.aw nila hell pero pagnakapuyo sil diri......ummmmmmm so taste like heaven! :)

Helo Davao peeps and visitors!!!

Thanks davaoeagle pero para sa ako wala nay maka labaw sa quality of life diri naa tay pinakalami na tubig,pinaka baratong pagkaoon halos tanang prutas naa diri sus peace and order pa dyud ...siguro mao dyud ning Davao smells like hell but taste like heaven !!!!sa gawas tan.aw nila hell pero pagnakapuyo sil diri......ummmmmmm so taste like heaven! :)


mao pud na unta akong isulti don, apil pa sa less pollution, well managed traffic etc.

talking about traffic management, nainstall na ba ang new traffic lights? any update?

^^ lagi less pollution and well traffic management( no.4 ta sa Asia kini mo tuo ko na no.4 dyud ta!) and etc.

Traffic lights, i think before the school starts i install na. but the first set will be put first in the most busy areas , hinay2 lang kay mahal kaayo daw!hehehe!

haay, salamat ka madayon na gyud ug install, thanks sa update don

i hope the jeepneys and taxis would follow the traffic signals...gahi baya na sila ug ulo...

i heard that starting tomorrow, the use of motorcycles along city streets and national roads would be regulated by the city government. how true is this?

With those developments of Davao City. Defenitely it will need new Hotels, so hopefully meron maginvest. :D

Monday, May 01, 2006
Newsmagazine features mayor, 5 other RP top leaders

NEWSBREAK, a hard-hitting weekly national newsmagazine making a name for its investigative reports, featured Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and five other outstanding local officials of the Philippines in its April 24 edition.

The pictures of Duterte and the five other local executives -- Governor Josefina dela Cruz of Bulacan, Mayor Jessie Robredo of Naga City, Mayor Feliciano Belmonte of Quezon City, Mayor Mary Jane Ortega of San Fernando City (La Union), and Mayor Francis Tolentino of Tagaytay City -- were on the magazine's cover.


Each had a story spread in the magazine's pages.

The story on Duterte, which was entitled "Don't Mess With Him," was written by Jowell Canuday of Mindanews.

The cover stories tell of how the six local executives succeeded in running their communities.

The newsmagazine asked the six government officials what they would do if they were president of the Philippines.

Duterte in response to the question was quoted as saying "he would have leftists, rightists, gays, women's rights advocates, traders -- a cross-section of society -- in his government. (AMA)

Mao ba ni Xzibit not cars? :)


TMC to enforce law on motorcycle riders
By Rizalene P. Acac Published : 2006-04-28


THE Traffic Management Group (TMC) is set to implement next month the ordinance that will rid the city of habal-habals and possibly lessen road accidents.

In the wekly I-Speak Forum, Celso Gempesaw, TMC chief, said personnel from their office would start apprehending violators on May 2, 2006.

He said this is based on City Ordinance No. 0189-06 which requires motorcycle drivers plying in the city streets and national highways within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City to wear crash helmets, limiting the number of back riders or riders to only one person and strictly prohibiting the use of the motorcycle as public transport units or conveyances.

Gempesaw said this ordinance is a more specific law imposed on motorcycle riders.

In 1978, the city council passed City Ordinance No. 737 which required all motorcycle riders to wear helmets.

In the new ordinance, however, the prohibited acts are spelled out specifically.

He said aside from requiring the motorcycle drivers to wear crash helmets and other protective gears, it also requires back riders to do the same.

“Kita lang diri sa Davao ang nag-tolerate nga more than one ang sakay nga pasahero sa motor. Sa Manila, dakpon na nang ingon ana,” he said.

The law also cites that motorcycles should not be used as a public transport. He said motorcycle drivers seen collecting fees from their passengers would be arrested.

The ordinance also prohibits minors with ages eight years old and below to ride the said motor transportation.

Gempesaw said offenders will be fined and their units will be impounded until such time that they could settle their accounts.

The penalty for first offenders is P 1,000; second offenders will pay P 2,000 and third offenders will pay P 3,000.

The fees should be paid to the city treasurer’s office, which will issue a receipt for the payment. The receipt could then be presented to the TMC for the unit to be released.

Gempesaw said other enforcers would include the police and the personnel from the Land Transportation Office. However, the motorcycle units of the violators will have to be turned over to TMC.

“Kung naay nadakpan didto sa Calinan sa police ila nang I-turn over sa amo sa TMC aron nga dili malibog ang tao kung asa nila kuhaon ang ilang motorsiklo,” he said.

Gempesaw said the primary aim of the ordinance is to protect the passengers of motorcycles who are not even covered by insurance companies.

Road mishaps

Throughout the country, 38 percent of vehicular accidents are from motorcycles. There is however, no data on the motorcycle accidents in the city.

Gempesaw suggested to the drivers of habal-habals to convert their motorcycles to tricycles because tricycles are recognized by law as a legal mode of transportation.

“They (drivers) should put a cab so that they can convert their motorcycles to tricycles, ask for a franchise, and go to areas where tricycles are scarce. There, they can continue with what they are doing,” Gempesaw said.

Gempesaw also asked the public to stop patronizing the habal-habal industry.

“If people will stop patronizing, the industry will die down. Drivers of habal-habals will stop because the industry will not be as lucrative anymore,” Gempesaw said.

Atty. Osmondo Villanueva, Acting Assistant City Legal Officer, also criticized the habal-habal industry in the city.

“Habal-habals are unfair to tricycle, jeepney, and taxi drivers. Habal-habals are illegal. Sila lang ang nabuhi, pero gipatay jud nila ang mga nanginabuhi’g legal, ang mga tricycle, jeepney, og taxi drivers. It is unfair. Plus, habal-habals are never a safe mode of transportation,” Villanueva lamented.

At present, there are about 12,000 to 14,000 habal-habal operator in the city, Gempesaw added. (with reports from Jan-Vincent B. Laroya)

davao gov't is hell bent at pursuing this task now (going after habal-habal).

HI there guyz...silip lang ako...ang bilis naman ng thread natin...nawala tuloy ako sa passing..hehehe...

Welcome Briggit... :)

Goodevening ALL.

I have a question, what week or what date/dates in August is this "festivals of festivals" I do not remember the name of it? :) Need to know for planing.

Hope you ALL had a nice 1 of May day.

Dinabaw som vanligt så är det dig jag tänker på :) KRAM :)

Mownin Davao!

<center>
http://www.geocities.com/davao_world/SCC_Forum/article_172514_05-02-2006.jpg
A small fish (left) appears<Br> to be escorting reigning<Br> Binibining Pilpinas-Universe 2006<Br> Lia Andrea Ramos as they<Br> strike a similar pose while<Br> approaching a patch of<Br> staghorn corals off Island<Br> Buenavista at Ligid in the<Br> Island Garden City of Samal,<Br> Saturday. (Sun.Star Davao/<Br>Stella A. Estremera)

hey guys, nice underwater pic of the beautiful davaoena beauty queen

:applause: Nice pics!! You guys sure know how to make somebody miss Davao.

Hello guys,
Sorry, been out for quite a long time. Been very busy gayud. Just finished hosting the 4th National Vegetable Congress, participated in the Dive the Gulf Festival and Congress, and preparing for the Ocean Month Celebration this May. As soon as I got things on normal mode I"m gonna update you with some pics.
Thread nine, wow. Did'nt realize I was out for that long.
See you.

Along Camus St.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0578.jpg

Underconstruction. Perhaps for the ASEAN Boys Scout Jamboree.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0592.jpg

Trash Bins awaiting deployment.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0583.jpg

Facing Tsuru/Hanoi
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0584.jpg

Casa Leticia
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0593.jpg

Marco Polo
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0588.jpg

Royal Mandaya Hotel
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0587.jpg

Good Morning Councilor HappyLA and to all!

Mownin Davao!

<center>
http://www.geocities.com/davao_world/SCC_Forum/article_172514_05-02-2006.jpg
A small fish (left) appears<Br> to be escorting reigning<Br> Binibining Pilpinas-Universe 2006<Br> Lia Andrea Ramos as they<Br> strike a similar pose while<Br> approaching a patch of<Br> staghorn corals off Island<Br> Buenavista at Ligid in the<Br> Island Garden City of Samal,<Br> Saturday. (Sun.Star Davao/<Br>Stella A. Estremera)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/05/01/article_172401_05-01-2006.jpg
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2006 Lia Andrea Ramos is assisted by Davao lad Isi Iñigo Dos Remedios in planting a mangrove seedling at the Ana Marina Resort in Balet, Samal Saturday. Behind are Samal City Administrator Jon Gales (in white) and Tourism Assistant Secretary Cynthia Carreon (in red). Above is actress and environmentalist Chin-chin Gutierrez. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0571.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0570.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0569.jpg

hi brigitt! welcome to skyscrapercity! :)

Royal Mandaya Hotel
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0587.jpg

Wow! Royal Mandaya looks so grand! parang bagong bago ah! Nagrenovate ba sila or something? :)

Good morning Sleep....goodmorning sa lahat!

Maayong buntag!

Wow! Royal Mandaya looks so grand! parang bagong bago ah! Nagrenovate ba sila or something? :)

Good morning Sleep....goodmorning sa lahat!

Wala ko kakita nga nagrenovate sila. Perhaps kung meron man, siguro pintura lang during ATF.

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Goodevening ALL.

I have a question, what week or what date/dates in August is this "festivals of festivals" I do not remember the name of it? Need to know for planing.

Hope you ALL had a nice 1 of May day.

Dinabaw som vanligt så är det dig jag tänker på KRAM
Kram dig mina alsking!

Its Kadayawan Festival celebrated in the 3rd week of August

@Briggit hope you have a fun fun time last night! :)

Originally Posted by Happy L.A.
Hello guys,
Sorry, been out for quite a long time. Been very busy gayud. Just finished hosting the 4th National Vegetable Congress, participated in the Dive the Gulf Festival and Congress, and preparing for the Ocean Month Celebration this May. As soon as I got things on normal mode I"m gonna update you with some pics.
Thread nine, wow. Did'nt realize I was out for that long.
See you.

Good day councilor!!!

Ok paba katung schedule sa turtle hatchery, ask lang nako councilor naa bay plans na maka himo ug Whale watching tour? kay nagutana man gud mga taga scandinavia kung naay whale watching kay grupo ma gud sila mo adto diri.thanx in advance.

Hello guys,
Sorry, been out for quite a long time. Been very busy gayud. Just finished hosting the 4th National Vegetable Congress, participated in the Dive the Gulf Festival and Congress, and preparing for the Ocean Month Celebration this May. As soon as I got things on normal mode I"m gonna update you with some pics.
Thread nine, wow. Did'nt realize I was out for that long.
See you.


Welcome back HappyL.A., things must be pretty hectic in your end.

Along Camus St.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0578.jpg

Underconstruction. Perhaps for the ASEAN Boys Scout Jamboree.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0592.jpg

Trash Bins awaiting deployment.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0583.jpg

Facing Tsuru/Hanoi
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0584.jpg

Casa Leticia
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0593.jpg

Marco Polo
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0588.jpg

Royal Mandaya Hotel
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0587.jpg

wow! Royal Mandaya looks so spic and span, i like the monochromatic effect of color scheme. Nice!

Wow, Davao going in great lengths in international events- Asean Boys Scout Jamboree? cool! when is it happening?

Thanks pala Dave sa awesome pics- owe you big time!

Kram dig mina alsking!

Its Kadayawan Festival celebrated in the 3rd week of August

@Briggit hope you have a fun fun time last night! :)


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http://www.geocities.com/davao_world/SCC_Forum/Kadayawan_r1_c2.jpg
KADAYAWAN Festival<Br> (http://kadayawan.davaoguide.com/kad2001/latestNews.htm) official website

Mao ba ni Xzibit not cars? :)


TMC to enforce law on motorcycle riders
By Rizalene P. Acac Published : 2006-04-28


THE Traffic Management Group (TMC) is set to implement next month the ordinance that will rid the city of habal-habals and possibly lessen road accidents.

In the wekly I-Speak Forum, Celso Gempesaw, TMC chief, said personnel from their office would start apprehending violators on May 2, 2006.

He said this is based on City Ordinance No. 0189-06 which requires motorcycle drivers plying in the city streets and national highways within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City to wear crash helmets, limiting the number of back riders or riders to only one person and strictly prohibiting the use of the motorcycle as public transport units or conveyances.

Gempesaw said this ordinance is a more specific law imposed on motorcycle riders.

In 1978, the city council passed City Ordinance No. 737 which required all motorcycle riders to wear helmets.

In the new ordinance, however, the prohibited acts are spelled out specifically.

He said aside from requiring the motorcycle drivers to wear crash helmets and other protective gears, it also requires back riders to do the same.

“Kita lang diri sa Davao ang nag-tolerate nga more than one ang sakay nga pasahero sa motor. Sa Manila, dakpon na nang ingon ana,” he said.

The law also cites that motorcycles should not be used as a public transport. He said motorcycle drivers seen collecting fees from their passengers would be arrested.

The ordinance also prohibits minors with ages eight years old and below to ride the said motor transportation.

Gempesaw said offenders will be fined and their units will be impounded until such time that they could settle their accounts.

The penalty for first offenders is P 1,000; second offenders will pay P 2,000 and third offenders will pay P 3,000.

The fees should be paid to the city treasurer’s office, which will issue a receipt for the payment. The receipt could then be presented to the TMC for the unit to be released.

Gempesaw said other enforcers would include the police and the personnel from the Land Transportation Office. However, the motorcycle units of the violators will have to be turned over to TMC.

“Kung naay nadakpan didto sa Calinan sa police ila nang I-turn over sa amo sa TMC aron nga dili malibog ang tao kung asa nila kuhaon ang ilang motorsiklo,” he said.

Gempesaw said the primary aim of the ordinance is to protect the passengers of motorcycles who are not even covered by insurance companies.

Road mishaps

Throughout the country, 38 percent of vehicular accidents are from motorcycles. There is however, no data on the motorcycle accidents in the city.

Gempesaw suggested to the drivers of habal-habals to convert their motorcycles to tricycles because tricycles are recognized by law as a legal mode of transportation.

“They (drivers) should put a cab so that they can convert their motorcycles to tricycles, ask for a franchise, and go to areas where tricycles are scarce. There, they can continue with what they are doing,” Gempesaw said.

Gempesaw also asked the public to stop patronizing the habal-habal industry.

“If people will stop patronizing, the industry will die down. Drivers of habal-habals will stop because the industry will not be as lucrative anymore,” Gempesaw said.

Atty. Osmondo Villanueva, Acting Assistant City Legal Officer, also criticized the habal-habal industry in the city.

“Habal-habals are unfair to tricycle, jeepney, and taxi drivers. Habal-habals are illegal. Sila lang ang nabuhi, pero gipatay jud nila ang mga nanginabuhi’g legal, ang mga tricycle, jeepney, og taxi drivers. It is unfair. Plus, habal-habals are never a safe mode of transportation,” Villanueva lamented.

At present, there are about 12,000 to 14,000 habal-habal operator in the city, Gempesaw added. (with reports from Jan-Vincent B. Laroya)


mao jud ni...salamat at sana mawala na yang mga habal habal....mga ogag talaga yang mga driver na yan...

"It was 3rd in infrastructure, 4th in quality of life, 6th in responsiveness to business needs, and 11th in human resources and training."

Not to be KJ or anything, pero siguro we should also look at ways to improve yung 6th in responsiveness to business needs and 11th in HR, because it will be those factors that will also affect decisions of investors whether sa ato sila or other places like CDO, whose Mayor is very aggressive in investment promotion... he will get their ears...

Tama si Sir Bobby about the appropriateness of the courses in schools. There should be more industry-academe interactions...

Good Morning...Good Morning DAvao.... :)

some yahoo finds... picturesque davao.

some downtown aerial...
http://www.uscities.net/allcities/davao_real_estate/davao1s.jpg

mt. apo reclamation area... :) ayala center here? hehehe...
http://www.sam21phj.com/mindanao%20is/South%20Davao/sur%20davao2.jpg

another shot mt. apo...
http://www.sam21phj.com/mindanao%20is/South%20Davao/sur%20davao.jpg

san pedro tower...
http://nayeli143.bravehost.com/davao10.jpg

GAP Farm resort....
http://nayeli143.bravehost.com/davao01.jpg



:)

Just want to share with you guys an amateur picture from one of the new subdivisions we are marketing, Villa de Mercedes. I had the chance to roam the area last month.

Mount Apo at the backdrop... weather is like Tagaytay.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/Villa%20de%20Mercedes/park.jpg

On the way home, I chanced upon these ladies, Davao's bet for "the next top model" :eek2:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/Villa%20de%20Mercedes/1DVO_1428.jpg

Maayong hapon sa tanan!

Saw portion last night of Durian Jam in Channel 28, naay music video ang Lizard chips
na kuha sa Davao ug didto sila sa Pryce tower helipad nag shoot, very nice and portion of the Davao base "all girls" band the Back by midnight ba to?

Originally Posted by xzibit31
mao jud ni...salamat at sana mawala na yang mga habal habal....mga ogag talaga yang mga driver na yan...


Lagi gusto napud nako ma wagtang na sila...ug ngil.ad man gud paminahon na habal habal......:naughty:

After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

hi brigitt! welcome to skyscrapercity! :)

Good Morning Davooooooooooooooooooo, are you up :laugh:

Tj, thank you very much. :colgate:

Abskess :wave:

Dinabaw yes, had much fun ? don´t remember.:hilarious:

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Davaooooooooooooooooooooo, seeeeeeeeeeeee you maybeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Thailand is waiting too. woow wooow.scuuuba diving, lot´s watersport.

:hilarious:

Originally Posted Dato Bago
After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

Welcome Datu Bago!!! salamat naa na koy kalahi! :)
Really? wow that's Great!!! sorry for asking reliable source kaya yan?Do you know the status of the Dusit hotel in Davao? kasi yung 30-storey Dusit hotel, isang reliable source ang kausap, will start constructing daw 1st quarter of the month pero hanggang ngayon wala pa!

Wow, Davao is sure beautiful. Wait, I can see a lot of forumer names that I just saw know.... hmmm I think you're just devoting your time here in this thread... you should check out the other threads... Cheers to you guys anyway for the wonderful pics :cheers:

After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

pwede bang magconstruct ng high rises dyan? along the flight path kasi ang riverfront eh. ang alam ko basta along the flight path hindi pwede construct ng mataas na buildings. ano kaya?

where in matina kaya ang australian hotel na yan? will it be at the karasia compound? i heard that the owners sold that 1 hectare lot. that is why kar asia is closing down its matina dealership. dun kaya yung hotel na yan?

Kram dig mina alsking!

Its Kadayawan Festival celebrated in the 3rd week of August

@Briggit hope you have a fun fun time last night! :)


Dinabaw, thank you for information! See you in a while on y/m! Älskling du är mitt allt!:hug:

Dinabaw, Bibbi had alot of "fun" I do remember seeing it, or more correctly tracks of her activities :laugh:

Bibbi are you in here causing trouble again? Jag bara skojar, sister! Vad är du pratar om? Thailand, no we do not want that:laugh: See you tonight Bibbi, bring food yam yam :)

hi lena...how r u? hope ur doing fine. :)

hi lena...how r u? hope ur doing fine. :)

:wave: xzibit:) I am doing fine, thank you! Hope you are to?

See you xzibit in August! Be prepared for alot of swedish noice :laugh:, just kidding xzibit :) We will only sing :)

After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

are these projects for real???? wow! how come we havent heard any press releases about it? :eek2:

Damn! im pretty excited for these projects! im literally jumping in my seat!
Are these really really really really really for reaaaaaaaal????? yeeeepeeeee!!! :nocrook: :nocrook: :nocrook: :nocrook:

The RiverFront Corporate City

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/rvr2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/rvr1.jpg

Satellite Image from Google Earth

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/SATDAVAO/sat1.jpg

Welcome Datu Bago!!! salamat naa na koy kalahi! :)
Really? wow that's Great!!! sorry for asking reliable source kaya yan?Do you know the status of the Dusit hotel in Davao? kasi yung 30-storey Dusit hotel, isang reliable source ang kausap, will start constructing daw 1st quarter of the month pero hanggang ngayon wala pa!

first quarter of the month? or this year maybe? well let's keep our fingers crossed! sna they would indeed construct it by this year....d naman cguro nagbibiro yung kakilala mo diba? aight? i bet these investors are just being discreet......tulad nung ibang huge projects sa davao, na bigla lang sumusulpot! eheheheheh

wow !!! soon to be in Davao's Riverfront Corp. City! :)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/wg_location4.jpg
Amari WaterGate Hotel (Thai Investor)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/parkroyal.jpg
Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (Malaysian Investor)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/suriaklcc.jpg
Suria KLCC Mall (Malaysian Investor)

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed! :) till the construction will commence! :)

^^ yepee! sa wakas...

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Davaooooooooooooooooooooo, seeeeeeeeeeeee you maybeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Thailand is waiting too. woow wooow.scuuuba diving, lot´s watersport.

:hilarious:

hi bibbi!

you like scuba diving and other water sports? click here: http://www.windandwavedavao.com/home.php

sabi ko na Masayang masaya si Tj sa balita about Hotels .... di lang kita ma biro kanina!
very reliable source my fren a president of Philippine Institute of Architects- Davao chapter before. :okay:

Remember Tj when Marco Polo was just starting to be built no one konws what is it , we only knew when it was in the last phase of the construction :)

don, unta madayon ang dusit og tanang highrise projects.

^^ Hi hopes pareng Dave no where to go but up up!!!

i bet these investors are just being discreet......tulad nung ibang huge projects sa davao, na bigla lang sumusulpot! eheheheheh


Remember Tj when Marco Polo was just starting to be built no one konws what is it , we only knew when it was in the last phase of the construction :)

mukhang ang construction site ng peoplesupport lang yata ang may billboard. :hahaha:

i pass by several underconstruction site ng mga private bldgs, halos walang karatola lahat (except peoplesupport). theres one in quirino. abi ko gasolinahan kay naay backhoe nagakalot og yuta. then after several days, building diay. ambot unsa na. hulaton na lang nato unsay itsura pagkahuman.

btw, change your pc date to may 16. check the banner. ssshhh. secret lang to. wag maingay baka tanggalin ng admin.

mukhang ang construction site ng peoplesupport lang yata ang may billboard. :hahaha:

i pass by several underconstruction site ng mga private bldgs, halos walang karatola lahat (except peoplesupport). theres one in quirino. abi ko gasolinahan kay naay backhoe nagakalot og yuta. then after several days, building diay. ambot unsa na. hulaton na lang nato unsay itsura pagkahuman.

btw, change your pc date to may 16. check the banner. ssshhh. secret lang to. wag maingay baka tanggalin ng admin.

Ang underconstruction sa quirino maybe a hotel. May nakapagsabi kaci sa akin noon na magpapatayo daw ang Sampaguita Inn ng kanilang 3 star Hotel along Quirino Avenue...Lets pray ito na yun... :rock:

After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

YES! YES! YES! :righton: I know I know from the very start, they just cant resist Davao...Go Go Go Davao....Yehey :applause: :applause: :applause:

hi bibbi!

you like scuba diving and other water sports? click here: http://www.windandwavedavao.com/home.php

Hi Sleepwalker. So you suuuuuubadive there to so nice.

Thank Sleepwalker for tip. Will look over the scuba tip from YOU.
So how is mammas shirt, feel good still? Not want to take it off for me?:laugh:

:banned: what I worte here is sencure by my dear girlfriend Lena :lol: eeerased.

Heeeey HeeeeeeeeeeyABSKESS is you the MAN next to car? WOW, were are you in Malaysia??? Are you in Davao in August, pleeeeeeeeeeease come to Davao if you not there!:) WOW abskess you are something :dizzy:

Bye all of you seee you sooon all your duck Bibbi quack quack tiki tiki :cheer:

sleepwalker take that shirt off and you will be free. :laugh:

Dinabaw I left a message on y/m a message to you now. Bibbi is talking about scubadiving and having fun in Davao :)

Jag älskar dig. :)

Hi folks...just wanna share with you some pix...PART I

Kuala Lumpur Central with KL City Hall at the background (just ignore the guy standing beside the car :) )
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Malaysia Heritage Center
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Some Highrises at KL Central (please notice the greeneries)
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Malaysia Supreme Court Building
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A Park in KL Central
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Another Park in KL Central
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The famous International Islamic University (IIU), Selangor, Malaysia
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The Legendary Batok Cave in Selangor, Malaysia
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The Majestic Petronas Twin Towers
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Another angle: Petronas Towers
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Inside Suria KLCC Mall
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F1 Racer...hehehe... on the fourth floor of Suria KLCC Mall
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After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

overwhelming! i almost fell off my seat reading this. Soar high, my beloved Davao!

After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

Welcome and thanks for the information, Datu Bago. Let's all hope and pray these negotiations are successful. To state the obvious, these are multimillion-dollar investments. A lot in stake here for everyone - for the investors, the landowners, the developers and the countless other nameless Dabawenyos and Mindanaoans who will benefit directly and indirectly from these projects.

Really, I doubt the Dizons and Filinvest will allow Riverfront to become a "white elephant".

Welcome and thanks for the information, Datu Bago. Let's all hope and pray these negotiations are successful. To state the obvious, these are multimillion-dollar investments. A lot in stake here for everyone - for the investors, the landowners, the developers and the countless other nameless Dabawenyos and Mindanaoans who will benefit directly and indirectly from these projects.

Really, I doubt the Dizons and Filinvest will allow Riverfront to become a "white elephant".


Jon, it's Sta. Lucia (and not Filinvest)which is the conduit developer with the Dizons. I took the liberty to correct the minor erratum, hope you won't mind, he he

Jon, it's Sta. Lucia (and not Filinvest)which is the conduit developer with the Dizons. I took the liberty to correct the minor erratum, hope you won't mind, he he

Ooops! :bash: I meant Sta. Lucia Realty, nga pala! No probs, Loi. Sana lang matuloy and mga ito!

[QUOTE=tj_brewed]wow !!! soon to be in Davao's Riverfront Corp. City! :)

BATO-BATO SA LANGIT ANG TAMAAN WAG MAGAGALIT HA...(pssst..kanila na yang ayala...mabuhay riverfront....mabuhay ang lahat ng mga davao-based investors/ developers investing in davao!!! :cheers: )

...To the Highlands!


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The Sweeping Vista of Mt Apo <Br> Philippines' Highest Mountain Peak<Br>photos all from net

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Davao International Fish Port Complex<Br> Daliao Toril, Davao City


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Dinabaw Good Morning I wish you a good Wednesday and we talk tonight (your time).Jag älskar dig!

Your Mt Apo is nice really will you take me there Dinabaw to experience it´s magic? I would apreciate that ALOT.

Goodnight to ALL!

:goodbye:

Hi Sleepwalker. So you suuuuuubadive there to so nice.

Thank Sleepwalker for tip. Will look over the scuba tip from YOU.
So how is mammas shirt, feel good still? Not want to take it off for me?:laugh:

sleepwalker take that shirt off and you will be free. :laugh:

good morning bibbi!

i'll think about it. i'll check if i have any semi-nude pics. hahaha. :)

...To the Highlands!


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@ mtapo: nice mt apo pics.

re: riverfront. maganda siguro if they connect davao river park & promenade from bucana all the way to riverfront.

amazing pics of mt.apo, it looks like it has a crater, volcano ba ang mt.apo?

Originally Posted by Briggit
Good Morning Davooooooooooooooooooo, are you up

Tj, thank you very much.

Abskess

Dinabaw yes, had much fun ? don´t remember.:

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Davaooooooooooooooooooooo, seeeeeeeeeeeee you maybeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Thailand is waiting too. woow wooow.scuuuba diving, lot´s watersport.


Ohh maybe too much drinking that's why u can't remember? :drunk:

BTW have a good good time in going to Thailand ;) bye bye :goodbye: ..oppps sorry no flying duck! :jk:

Originally posted by Fundraiser
amazing pics of mt.apo, it looks like it has a crater, volcano ba ang mt.apo?

Yap! A dormant one! l thats lake Venado use to be a crater before!

Yap! A dormant one! l thats lake Venado use to be a crater before!

Hello to all!

ALERT - There is someone trying to control all our country's international airports via a mysterious Executive Order. Read more (http://funchain.com/~peterlavina). :bash:

Salamat!

paksyet, holy doggie, saintly horsie! ganda talaga! are the trails to mt. apo still open or sarado pa as of now? the last time i heard kasi is pinipush ng dot sa davao na i open ulit ang mt.apo for tourists, so does it mean sinarado ba sya lately? very strong ang nature appeal ng davao, click yan among foreign backpackers especially with the more adventurous aussie tourists.

When Malaysian invests in other countries it must be huge. Unfortunately due to the Asian financial crisis in the late 90s, the $300 million investment of a Malaysian based company, Ekran Berhad Holdings, Ekran Berhad Casino Hotel in the Philippines closed down operations in July 2000. It boasts of 400 hotel rooms, a ballroom almost half of the size of a football field, 200 cabanas, restaurant, etc. So far, in the hope of reviving the hotel, Ekran Berhad Holdings has talked to two Korean groups, one from the United States and three local companies but no plans have been finalized as yet. In other developments, a popular KL mall and a hotel are about to ink an agreement for a possible investment in Davao City, Philippines. Spearheading the negotiations are officials of Sta. Lucia Realty, a real estate developer in the Philippines, who are here looking for a company like Ekran Berhad Holdings, to pour some investments in this progressive city southern part of the Philippine Islands. - Source Business Times

Let's hope no more financial crisis will affect this one, and please no more abusayyaf and MILF uprising.

When Malaysian invests in other countries it must be huge. Unfortunately due to the Asian financial crisis in the late 90s, the $300 million investment of a Malaysian based company, Ekran Berhad Holdings, Ekran Berhad Casino Hotel in the Philippines closed down operations in July 2000. It boasts of 400 hotel rooms, a ballroom almost half of the size of a football field, 200 cabanas, restaurant, etc. So far, in the hope of reviving the hotel, Ekran Berhad Holdings has talked to two Korean groups, one from the United States and three local companies but no plans have been finalized as yet. In other developments, a popular KL mall and a hotel are about to ink an agreement for a possible investment in Davao City, Philippines. Spearheading the negotiations are officials of Sta. Lucia Realty, a real estate developer in the Philippines, who are here looking for a company like Ekran Berhad Holdings, to pour some investments in this progressive city southern part of the Philippine Islands. - Source Business Times

Let's hope no more financial crisis will affect this one, and please no more abusayyaf and MILF uprising.

hi Datu Bago!!! great news!!!! regarding the hotels that may be constructed in Davao - are these plans already confirmed? these developments including the upcoming KLCC Mall of Malaysia will be situated in Riverfront Corporate City? :)

After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

do they have a time table for this na?

My friend told me that Riverfront's first priority is a mall. Obvious reason is to attract business in the area. A philippine mall is also under negotiation but Riverfront wanted KLCC more for an international impact. He stated, para hindi makuryente, no news should escalate, not until groundbraking. One thing is sure, the management doesn't want speculators in the area. The negotiations are done, it's feasibility study time now for the would be investors. Let's give them a few months or a year for that. Good for those who already purchased a lot there, if all are in place next year, mag uunahan na ang mga locators dyan.

My friend told me that Riverfront's first priority is a mall. Obvious reason is to attract business in the area. A philippine mall is also under negotiation but Riverfront wanted KLCC more for an international impact. He stated, para hindi makuryente, no news should escalate, not until groundbraking. One thing is sure, the management doesn't want speculators in the area. The negotiations are done, it's feasibility study time now for the would be investors. Let's give them a few months or a year for that. Good for those who already purchased a lot there, if all are in place next year, mag uunahan na ang mga locators dyan.

Which area? Just curious. :)

Good Morning to all!

Dinabaw wishing you esp:)ecially a good Wednesday!
Jag älskar dig always!
Bibbi is not going to Thailand :)

Hi Lena...

Which area? Just curious. :)

i think this may help...

Below is Riverfront Corporate City's Project Map




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Satellite Images from Google Earth | Taken between 2002 to 2004

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Riverfront Corporate City Updates:

Current News (courtesy of junax)

1. Crocodile Park is pouring another P25 million investment
2. Road network (in and out of maa and buhangin) is fast moving
3. East Residential Estate is ready for house construction
4. West Residential Estate land preparation is on going
5. Rancho Palos Verdes Sport & Country club's launching within the year.

More Interested Locators and Investors such as:
(courtesy of Datu Bago)

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia

^^ good afternoon davao!!!

great news about riverfront... naa napod tay paaboton. anyway diha man gyud na padulong. unless ila ng himoon nga white elephant, but i doubt kay ang croc park gani nag dugang napod ug 25 million kay wa pa daw nahuman ang park. :)

very nice mt. apo pictures MtApoStandard and i'm proud to say nga nakaadto nako anang gitindugan sa duha ka tao. morag naa sa heaven hehe...

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post nako ni kay morag gwapo kaayo...
Entrance of Christ the King Cathedral, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
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Christ the King Cathedral, Tagum City, Davao del Norte (Morag Castle)
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nice seats at the back of tagum city hall...
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is it safe to say, this is the tallest xmas tree in mindanao?
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Originally Posted by Fundraiser
paksyet, holy doggie, saintly horsie! ganda talaga! are the trails to mt. apo still open or sarado pa as of now? the last time i heard kasi is pinipush ng dot sa davao na i open ulit ang mt.apo for tourists, so does it mean sinarado ba sya lately? very strong ang nature appeal ng davao, click yan among foreign backpackers especially with the more adventurous aussie tourists.
I think they already started the opening of the old trail sa Magpet pero limited lang ,mas excited ako sa Bansalan Trail pinaka challenging daw!!!Nag trail blazing ang Bansalan mountineering club pero balik sila kay gi pang amoeba!hehehe! see challenging kaayo

Originally Posted by Junax
very nice mt. apo pictures MtApoStandard and i'm proud to say nga nakaadto nako anang gitindugan sa duha ka tao. morag naa sa heaven hehe...

Ako pud naka tung2 napud ko diya murag i am"King of the World" ang feeling...hehehe

i think this may help...

Below is Riverfront Corporate City's Project Map



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



Riverfront Corporate City Updates:

Current News (courtesy of junax)

1. Crocodile Park is pouring another P25 million investment
2. Road network (in and out of maa and buhangin) is fast moving
3. East Residential Estate is ready for house construction
4. West Residential Estate land preparation is on going
5. Rancho Palos Verdes Sport & Country club's launching within the year.

More Interested Locators and Investors such as:
(courtesy of Datu Bago)

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia

Thanks for the rep! Looking at the map... is this reclaimed land? :)

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Thanks for the rep! Looking at the map... is this reclaimed land? :)

Nope Phil...Naa man na sya sa Maa...katong naay Crocodile Park - familiar ka sa place? ...it's not reclaimed...in Davao, we don't need to.....dako kaayo ang atong yuta! Davao is blessed with a vast land! ehehehhehe

Nope Phil...Naa man na sya sa Maa...katong naay Crocodile Park - familiar ka sa place? ...it's not reclaimed...in Davao, we don't need to.....dako kaayo ang atong yuta! Davao is blessed with a vast land! ehehehhehe

I haven't been to Crocodile Park yet.. hehe sorry kaau. I've only seen it through pictures from a friend of mine. I know there is a lot of land in the maa area (which i'm not really familar with too.. I only get to see it when taxi passes there to go to bajada.. :( ), but I'm not really familar with the project. Thanks for the clarification. When was the Riverfront Corporate City established?

I just thought it was reclaimed because of the surrounding waters. :)

good evening Davao!!!

sa akong pag-laag-laag karong adlawa.. :)

NCCC Mall.. (na naman hehe)
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U/C along Quirino... (cannot see billboard, so wa ko kabalo unsa ni)
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Victoria Plaza..
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colorful Bajada..
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fronting SSS
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pls bare w/ the photos quality, wa'y edit-edit ni.. :bash:

Busy F. Torres St.
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along Mabini
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these two..sayang :sleepy:

Durian Hotel
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Quezon Hotel / Old Casino/Duty Free
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Roads and Bridges...

U/C Bridge way to Tagum
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Ganda Bridge nila noh.. :cheers:
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ah basta..kalsada ni.. :cheers:
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gud night everyone.. till my next posting :)

^^ simply_me nice pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice seeing you again have not seen you for some time here, busy, busy?

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Hi TJ, It's supposed to be an authentic Chinese arch kaya mahal. The proponents are still trying to source the funds from the private sector. I should call my brother-in-law's kuya and find out how they are progressing.

I think the cheapest arch is worth P800,000!!! From what I heard the government is asking for the help of Chinese families to finance the arches.

Ako pud naka tung2 napud ko diya murag i am"King of the World" ang feeling...hehehe


apil ko ha!

nakatungtong na pud ko diha sa peak twice over unya nakaingon gyud ko nga even if i had to do it 60 million times (a la mcdo commercial) i would kay grabe ka euphoric ang feeling once on top.

in my first trek, we took the magpet trail and sthe econd time was the kapatagan trail nga very awesome ang view ( the local's magnanimous vegetable plantations) but rather more tortuous. I prefer the latter for the combination of hard work and the rewarding picturesque landscape. A lot of stops to savor nature's bounty here.

Hey, thanks for the plug, TJ... :) Will present this to Stanford tomorrow... :)

Wow! ganda ng christ the king Cathedral, ginaconstruct pa lang na katong naga-area pa ko diha. galing talaga ni Mayor Rey Uy. I'm pretty sure, Tagum will experience rapid urbanization in his incumbency. I've read somewhere their Export Processing Zone is now ready for the groundworks after it has been approved by the national the gov't. Congrats Tagum!

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Lanang-Sasa District

Thanks for the pics Gina!

Hi Lena...

Hi junex! :wave: Hope your day is good? :)

Bibbi it is time att börja vara lite trevlig mot killarna här inne. :) Annars skickar Dinabaw dig som grillad duck till Thailand :laugh:

Dinabaw min älskling was so nice talking to you on the phone tonight really, made my day. :colgate: I heared everything Dinabaw even if the line was alittle choppy...so nice. Hope you heared me to? Take care my älskling.....:)....:hug: and talk to you later today!!

Dave just keep your nice mama tee on, bibbi might take it otherwise and use it as a hat as she swims in the oscean. :)

Our beloved Davao is teeming with tremendous fun and excitement this summer. Take a plunge Davawenyos!

Davao Gulf council lines up Ocean Month activities

IN LINE with the celebration of the Ocean Month this May, Davao Gulf Management Council chair Leo Avila said they will hold various competitions as they line up activities during the month to bring to the attention of the public the neglected bodies of water.

"You put in some activities and the people will be alert that all of us have responsibility to help clean our coastal areas in Davao Gulf," Avila said during Wednesday's Ugnayan sa Mandaya forum.

Among the activities is the Aqua Urban Adventure Race on May 20, which Avila said will be patterned like the TV show Amazing Race.

Another activity is "Bigyu, Bangka Layag" on May 25 that will start at Lasang and end at Sasa Wharf area.

Avila said they are expecting 200 participants from different barangays in the city.

"We already talked with the barangay officials because we want the participation of all fisherfolks in all barangays," Avila said.

Another activity is the Hook and Line Fishing Competition scheduled on May 27 and Jetski Fun Race on May 28.

Avila said City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte has given P50,000 for the first prize winner in the fishing competition.

City Tourism Officer Id Acaylar said the Ocean Month could be developed as a festival though there is still a need for a sponsor to fund all the activities.

"Establish first the event before getting sponsorship," added Acaylar. (BRQ

Here's More...

Kayakfest set May 27


THE Ocean Month 2006 Kayak Competition will get underway on May 27 at the Tuna To Go Resort and Restaurant along Times Beach.

The competition, according to Paulo Dino Ouano, will have the all-men tandem, all-women tandem and mixed tandem categories.

The champions in all categories will receive P3,000 each while the runners-up will get P2,000 and third placers will settle for P1,000 each.

The one-day event is organized as part of the Ocean Month celebration, which has the theme: "Promoting Sustainable Coastal Tourism as one Strategy to Conserve Coastal Environment."

Ouano said, "This is a free registration event but we will only limit 20 slots for every category."

He said registration forms must be submitted to Iyong Pepino at the Office of Councilor Leo Avila, Room 12, 2nd floor of the City Council Building. The Davao City Canoeing Association, Inc. (DCCAI) is sanctioning the competition. (MLSA)

Ohh maybe too much drinking that's why u can't remember? :drunk:

BTW have a good good time in going to Thailand ;) bye bye :goodbye: ..oppps sorry no flying duck! :jk:

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOd Evening DAVAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO your sleeping! Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeloooooooooooooo wake up!

Yes Dinabaw maybe your right saying I drink to much on festival. :cheers: you want to have a glass with me next time???:drunk:

NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Thailand, you will not get away from me handsome I´m going to YOUR Davao city scubadivin. Want to go with me? :)

Sleepwalker zzzzzzzz time to wake up. Your mamma shirt is nice, when you like mamma shirt maybe better keep on. No halfnude picture of you I can not take I will go :pepper: and. No no no, Lena sensure here :banned: by teacher :laugh:

I´m joking lot´s do please not get :mad: as cardiology nurse must say it is not good for your bloodpresure :)

Have a nice day :)

Dave just keep your nice mama tee on, bibbi might take it otherwise and use it as a hat as she swims in the oscean. :)



Sleepwalker zzzzzzzz time to wake up. Your mamma shirt is nice, when you like mamma shirt maybe better keep on. No halfnude picture of you I can not take I will go :pepper: and. No no no, Lena sensure here :banned: by teacher :laugh:

I´m joking lot´s do please not get :mad: as cardiology nurse must say it is not good for your bloodpresure :)

Have a nice day :)

Good morning Lena & Brigitt! Haha. I already take off my mama tee in my avatar. Im the one in the left.


NCCC Mall.. (na naman hehe)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMG_0601.jpg



kugihan kaayo si manang. sigeg panilhig. :)


U/C along Quirino... (cannot see billboard, so wa ko kabalo unsa ni)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMG_0611.jpg


kani akong buot pasabot nga naay backhoe nagakalot, abi nako og gasolinahan. building diay.

Have a nice day Davao. May 16 is our day!!!

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw min älskling was so nice talking to you on the phone tonight really, made my day. I heared everything Dinabaw even if the line was alittle choppy...so nice. Hope you heared me to? Take care my älskling......... and talk to you later today!!


Bäst ätta i öveflöd for mitt kärlek i överflöd

dave musta, can you refresh me on this May 16 thing? I'm clueless he he.



Good morning Lena & Brigitt! Haha. I already take off my mama tee in my avatar. Im the one in the left.



kugihan kaayo si manang. sigeg panilhig. :)

kani akong buot pasabot nga naay backhoe nagakalot, abi nako og gasolinahan. building diay.

Have a nice day Davao. May 16 is our day!!!

http://www.airphils.com/images/places/davao-pc.gif
http://www.davaoguide.com/images/welcome2davao.jpg
http://damien.photos.online.fr/phili/phili_davao_dhan_fit.jpg
A Davaoenea beauty queen?

http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/travel_philippines/davao/images/Samal2.JPG
Samal anyone?

wonderful Day Davao! Hello everyone.

@Lena: nice to be back too..hehe. yup, been busy these past days (w/ my kids :) )


so nice to see more constructions (bisag ginagmay lang). and i saw another U/C gasoline station along Bajada, fronting LBP (duol).

I saw nice developments also, not just in the city proper but also somewhere outside like Panacan and even Lasang. Even Panabo is no longer part of Davao, proud gihapon ko nagsud-ong sa iyang developments oy. Maryknoll High school has nice building na rin. Lami pud ang akong travel yesterday, nindot ang ilang road. More when we got to Tagum, sayang lang, wasn't able to roam around the nice Tagum City :sleepy: . Pero hapsay sa akong lantaw labi na nindot tan-awon ang ilang center island.

Bravo Bravo Mindanao!! :cheers:

these two..sayang :sleepy:

Durian Hotel
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMG_0741.jpg

Quezon Hotel / Old Casino/Duty Free
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMG_0629.jpg


Why sayang ? Durian Hotel looks awesome. I like it.

^^ - It has been closed for years. :) Hope it opens soon. :)

^^ - It has been closed for years. :) Hope it opens soon. :)

Thanks philwily, i hope it will reopen, Davao needs more hotel rooms.

http://www.airphils.com/images/places/davao-pc.gif
http://www.davaoguide.com/images/welcome2davao.jpg
http://damien.photos.online.fr/phili/phili_davao_dhan_fit.jpg
A Davaoenea beauty queen?

http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/travel_philippines/davao/images/Samal2.JPG
Samal anyone?


@ junex: Verrry nice. Wow na, hot pa gyud!

I will feature JACK'S RIDGE in shrine hills, matina, davao city...
this world class place is so underrated, non-davao residents often think this is just a regular ridge... there are three known restos offering great view of davao city, JACK'S RIDGE, HILLTOP and KUTIPS. but jack's ridge is definitely awesome.

here it is... just 2 minutes away from NCCC mall, unbelievable?

entrance, viewing deck and open restos for all occasions...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack01.jpg

amphitheater overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack02.jpg

cozy piano bar...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack03.jpg

bar and billiards... (on stage, barbies cradle)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack04.jpg

coffee bar overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack05.jpg

coffee bar with a large projector outside...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack06.jpg

lovely pool...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack07.jpg

penmar hall for all occassions...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack08.jpg

playground, cottages, ridge, just nature...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack09.jpg

souvenir shops...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack10.jpg

now let's talk about good food, outside Taklobo overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack11.jpg

inside Taklobo, tables are strategically arranged for a nice view of davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack12.jpg


now, ano pang hinihintay nyo? once in davao, don't forget jack's ridge, it's not an ordinary ridge, it's world class...

fore more info: http://www.jacksridgedavao.com/index.php

Hello bai Junax, a Gigantic "thank you" for the awesome montage of pics of marvelous Jack's Ridge. WOW! It makes me homesick feasting on the pics here.

I can't wait to zoom back to Davao!

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@ junex: Verrry nice. Wow na, hot pa gyud!
Thanks MtApo....I think that lady is no other than a Davaoenea crowned Binibining Pilipinas who will respresent our country to the universe pageant...she was in Davao for environmental agenda....sayang nawala yong mga picture niya na nag scuba diving as well as those in planting activities.

Hello bai Junax, a Gigantic "thank you" for the awesome montage of pics of marvelous Jack's Ridge. WOW! It makes me homesick feasting on the pics here.

I can't wait to zoom back to Davao!


Agree with you loi. very nice place indeed. breathtaking view of davao nightlights is awesome. Thanks junax!

photos are net finds


Samal Island

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/kun2002_3insular_sanbasi1.jpg<Br>An outrigger docking at a Jetty in Davao City side. This type of boat will bring you to the island<Br> right across. Ferry boat also crosses the channel on a regular day trips. Isalnd hopping is offered<Br> too by tour operators. You can avail it cheaper in Sta Ana wharf where a lot of outriggers and operators<Br> are standing by. They offer island hopping too in groups.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/davao_1-1-1.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/30958756.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/30958748.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/30958750.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/30958753.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/30958751.jpg


Talikud Island off Samal

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/7d.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/5s.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/8f.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/9d.jpg




Find Out More...

<a href="http://www.davaowildwateradventure.com/">
<img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/main_top.jpg" border="0"alt="DAVAO Wild River Rafting "></a><Br>
<a href="http://windandwavedavao.com/home.php">
<img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/thumb_20.jpg" border="0"alt="Wind and Wave Davao"></a>

@ simply_me you have kids, how nice :)

I have said it many times Davao is a beautiful place and you also have a very good looking beauty queen! Congratulations to her, for have come so far as to be in the Miss Universe Contest :okay:

Just to let you know and you can try to get me deported won´t work :laugh: I am going to Samal Island and am staying there, no one is getting me off that Island :) it is beautiful it is breathtaking the water so blue/torquis, it does not look overcrowded (maybe it is? Is it?), the gang from Sweden can go were they want I go to this Island and am staying there permanently :) For me, from the land of ice and snow it looks like paradise.

I promise to be good and think about your environment wont litter paper or behave badly I will be quiet like a little mouse and not make noice or cause trouble I wont even be noticed, I will melt in with nature :) Only I can stay on this so beautiful Island. :)

@ simply_me you have kids, how nice :)

I have said it many times Davao is a beautiful place and you also have a very good looking beauty queen! Congratulations to her, for have come so far as to be in the Miss Universe Contest :okay:

Just to let you know and you can try to get me deported won´t work :laugh: I am going to Samal Island and am staying there, no one is getting me off that Island :) it is beautiful it is breathtaking the water so blue/torquis, it does not look overcrowded (maybe it is? Is it?), the gang from Sweden can go were they want I go to this Island and am staying there permanently :) For me, from the land of ice and snow it looks like paradise.

I promise to be good and think about your environment wont litter paper or behave badly I will be quiet like a little mouse and not make noice or cause trouble I wont even be noticed, I will melt in with nature :) Only I can stay on this so beautiful Island. :)


too much of an effort for you to do that scandinavian girl. :) good day to you! thanks for the interest on davao. when you visit davao im sure Dinabaw will give you the best of filipino hospitality the dabawenyo way. Btw you have a cool avatar!

@Dave :shocked: you did it! Bibbi is going to go :naughty: now and I have such trouble to sensure some parts of her writings as it is, have to really pay attention now. :)...... kidding Dave it is a nice avatar.

@Dinabaw jag äter i överflöd för din kärlek!:wink2: Had lunch, and have to go back to teaching again now. Talk to you later. KRAM och många kyssar! :)

Originally Posted by Briggit
Yes Dinabaw maybe your right saying I drink to much on festival. you want to have a glass with me next time???

NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Thailand, you will not get away from me handsome I´m going to YOUR Davao city scubadivin. Want to go with me?

Ohhh yeah don't drink to much make you dizzy!!! :drunk: i don't drink much maybe we, i mean min alskling Lena, you and your sisters go have a little drink and sing some ABBA songs you like singing Dancing Queen? fun fun fun!!!:)

No me and Lena are going to scuba dive in a secluded island maybe you ask Dave.
Remember Lena how i scubadive? :wink2: MIn alskling och ende man!!!see ya at 8:00 Lena :hi:

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
@Dinabaw jag äter i överflöd för din kärlek! Had lunch, and have to go back to teaching again now. Talk to you later. KRAM och många kyssar!

Yeah that's very good and like it alot ohh maybe like some tuna sandwich yum yum yum!!!! :eat: MIN ASKLING I OVERFLOD!!!!!

I love Davao so much.

When I look at the pictures, I am reminded of my visit to Davao back in 1996. The sights and the scents are still very vivid!

For me, Davao is the best place to live in the Philippines.

Originally Posted by Mt. Apo Standard
too much of an effort for you to do that scandinavian girl. good day to you! thanks for the interest on davao. when you visit davao im sure Dinabaw will give you the best of filipino hospitality the dabawenyo way. Btw you have a cool avatar!


Thanx Mt. Apo can i call you apo? ....oppps not the tagalog one i am still young!!hehehehe ! anyways maybe next r SCC EB we, i mean the SCC guys , Lena, Briggit can meet this August!! basta dabawenyo maayo gyud di ba? :)

Thanx Mt. Apo can i call you apo? ....oppps not the tagalog one i am still young!!hehehehe ! anyways maybe next r SCC EB we, i mean the SCC guys , Lena, Briggit can meet this August!! basta dabawenyo maayo gyud di ba? :)



:righton: :yes:



can call me anything. whatever. puydi mt. ra! hahaha

Anong meron sa May 16???

Anong meron sa May 16???
dave musta, can you refresh me on this May 16 thing? I'm clueless he he.

hi ria! hi loi! check your PM inbox. :)

@Dave :shocked: you did it! Bibbi is going to go :naughty: now and I have such trouble to sensure some parts of her writings as it is, have to really pay attention now. :)...... kidding Dave it is a nice avatar.
:)

hi lena! its ok. daghang salamat. :) hope to see both of you as well as your other friends this august!

I will feature JACK'S RIDGE in shrine hills, matina, davao city...
this world class place is so underrated, non-davao residents often think this is just a regular ridge... there are three known restos offering great view of davao city, JACK'S RIDGE, HILLTOP and KUTIPS. but jack's ridge is definitely awesome.

here it is... just 2 minutes away from NCCC mall, unbelievable?

entrance, viewing deck and open restos for all occasions...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack01.jpg

amphitheater overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack02.jpg

cozy piano bar...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack03.jpg

bar and billiards... (on stage, barbies cradle)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack04.jpg

coffee bar overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack05.jpg

coffee bar with a large projector outside...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack06.jpg

lovely pool...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack07.jpg

penmar hall for all occassions...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack08.jpg

playground, cottages, ridge, just nature...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack09.jpg

souvenir shops...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack10.jpg

now let's talk about good food, outside Taklobo overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack11.jpg

inside Taklobo, tables are strategically arranged for a nice view of davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack12.jpg


now, ano pang hinihintay nyo? once in davao, don't forget jack's ridge, it's not an ordinary ridge, it's world class...

fore more info: http://www.jacksridgedavao.com/index.php

excellent! thanks junax.

sleepwalker... i got it na.

guys, wala pa ba plan for the next EB/meeting???

sleepwalker... i got it na.

guys, wala pa ba plan for the next EB/meeting???

sure, lets have our second meet. sana marami na tayo. what about before classes start. perhaps 3rd week or 4th week of may. any suggestions?

hmmm... wag na daw monday kasi prepare ang mga konsehal for tues sessions and wag tues kasi may mga caucus yata sila... so wed, thurs or fri afternoon na lang.

siguro may 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 or 26

I would like to invite all active and budding Davaoeño bloggers to join the Yahoogroup I created: DavaoBloggers (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/davaobloggers). Please feel free to invite your friends and other contacts who are also Davaoeño bloggers.

hmmm... wag na daw monday kasi prepare ang mga konsehal for tues sessions and wag tues kasi may mga caucus yata sila... so wed, thurs or fri afternoon na lang.

siguro may 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 or 26

free ko ana basta from 5PM up (after office hours). i prefer friday. 19 or 26.

kita nako sa advance screening sa imo hinimo dave.. salamat

gudluck nya sa inyo 2nd meet.. yahaya ninyo dire nagparesay naman.. mga foreigners pa.. :D basin naa na silay mga manghud dave pahapita sila dire sa cebu.. haha

too much of an effort for you to do that scandinavian girl. :) good day to you! thanks for the interest on davao. when you visit davao im sure Dinabaw will give you the best of filipino hospitality the dabawenyo way. Btw you have a cool avatar!

Thanx MtApoStandard for mentioning my avatar, I am a jazzdancer, beside my other proffession, so like my avatar to dance :) Thanx also for many nice pictures!!! Samal Island...... I am dreaming away......:)

@dave :wave: we look forward to meet you too. :) We enjoyed and do enjoy all your nice pic´s in here so it will be fun to meet you in person, Dave! Just watch out for flying duck :laugh: Dinabaw can explain.

sige, 19 or 26... sa mga interested, post niyo preferred date niyo. sana sa SM lang ulit para lapit sa house ko, hehe... and di pa ako sure na makakapunta pero hopefully.

kita nako sa advance screening sa imo hinimo dave.. salamat

gudluck nya sa inyo 2nd meet.. yahaya ninyo dire nagparesay naman.. mga foreigners pa.. :D basin naa na silay mga manghud dave pahapita sila dire sa cebu.. haha

salamat marvs. kung gusto ka, hatagan ka ni don. karong agosto na lang anhi diri kay daghan daw sila manganhi. para makapili ka pag-ayo. haha.

@dave :wave: we look forward to meet you too. :) We enjoyed and do enjoy all your nice pic´s in here so it will be fun to meet you in person, Dave! Just watch out for flying duck :laugh: Dinabaw can explain.

thanks lena. haha. flying duck. but dont be scared when you & bibbi see me in person. :)

sige, 19 or 26... sa mga interested, post niyo preferred date niyo. sana sa SM lang ulit para lapit sa house ko, hehe... and di pa ako sure na makakapunta pero hopefully.

hopefully makapunta ka. wag matakot. harmless lagi kami. :)

good night davao! gtg.

hi all. was sick for several days. musta na mong tanan. hopefully pag naulian na gyud ko then i can be active again. luya pa gihapon.

Ohhh yeah don't drink to much make you dizzy!!! :drunk: i don't drink much maybe we, i mean min alskling Lena, you and your sisters go have a little drink and sing some ABBA songs you like singing Dancing Queen? fun fun fun!!!:)

No me and Lena are going to scuba dive in a secluded island maybe you ask Dave.
Remember Lena how i scubadive? :wink2: MIn alskling och ende man!!!see ya at 8:00 Lena :hi:

Yeah, Dinabaw how can I forget your scubadiving :), never meet a scubadiver quiet like you befor, your technic´s are exceptional, min älskling:) The whole troupe form Sweden loves to sing, we can sing some ABBA songs for you...like *Dancing Queen or *Thank you for the music etc. etc.
Yeap a secluded island with you Dinabaw, I will never say no to that. :)
Was nice talking to you again today. Makes my heart jump for joy :)
Better not tell Bibbi the heart is her concernes :)

here's an article by phillip somozo on our exhibit.

http://www.mindanews.com/culture/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1146343175&archive=&start_from=&ucat=9&

hi lena! any new developments lately?

salamat marvs. kung gusto ka, hatagan ka ni don. karong agosto na lang anhi diri kay daghan daw sila manganhi. para makapili ka pag-ayo. haha.

haha mura ukay-ukay ky pili-an jud.. mura lisod na dave da ky klase naman gud.. pero kung imo ko e reserve ug usa sa inyo mga bisita mo absent jud ko.. :D

@Hiiiiiii paul long not seen, how is life going.:) Ohhh sick, get well Paul.

@Dave you wont scare me even if you try to :) I will like to meet you in person very much and meet the great photographer Sleepwalker_uno.....:D

@paul I am on my way to Copenhagen in the end of next week. I have a few art directors and curators I know there...will do my best paul...and it went good here in Malmö but probably you have not yet heared form them, they said it would take some time.

It will work out :okay: they were very interested and that is always a good sign.:)

^^ thanks lena, i'm still recovering. been feeling week as i've lost my appetite for 4 days. i think i must've have developed an allergy (you know spring) and i've overextended myself the past 2 months now.

Hi Dave, got it! thanks a lot.

Paul, get well soon!

Hi to all Davao Forumers

Thanx MtApoStandard for mentioning my avatar, I am a jazzdancer, beside my other proffession, so like my avatar to dance :) Thanx also for many nice pictures!!! Samal Island...... I am dreaming away......:)

@dave :wave: we look forward to meet you too. :) We enjoyed and do enjoy all your nice pic´s in here so it will be fun to meet you in person, Dave! Just watch out for flying duck :laugh: Dinabaw can explain.


you made me guilty for some credit ought to be for somebody elses who own them. photos are not mine scandinavian girl. stole them from sites across the web. hahaha.
bad me! but yes they are samal island pictures. hope you get the chance to visit the place. its a very nice place to laze around, get wet and more, perfect getaway.

+was really thinking the dancing figure in the avatar was you!

Hi Dave, got it! thanks a lot.

Paul, get well soon!

Hi to all Davao Forumers

daghang salamat d.e.!

^^ thanks lena, i'm still recovering. been feeling week as i've lost my appetite for 4 days. i think i must've have developed an allergy (you know spring) and i've overextended myself the past 2 months now.

paul you take good care of yourself and get well, yeap I know spring in our 2 contires can be hard on some people due to allergies. I will keep you up posted through yoru y/m or e-mail how things develope in Copenhagen :)

Get well and hope you really can enjoy spring soon again !!!

Junax nice pic´s of Jack Ridge gives us form Sweden a presense of the place we like to visit. Nice!

Sugbuanon hi , just wondering is Cebu a nice place to? Some of the girls might want to visit there, while in the Philippines? Are you working with boxing, we have some girls in our Sweden group who are dangerous, not boxer´s but dangerously good in sports :D

Hey guys and gals, Sweden has the summerlight starting now and I need to go out and enjoy it befor 11 o´clock pm when and the sun sets. the Baltic Sea is waiting............................:)

:goodbye:

Agree with you loi. very nice place indeed. breathtaking view of davao nightlights is awesome. Thanks junax!

Breathtaking indeed, Mt.Apo. Davao's beauty is unparalleled.

paul you take good care of yourself and get well, yeap I know spring in our 2 contires can be hard on some people due to allergies. I will keep you up posted through yoru y/m or e-mail how things develope in Copenhagen :)

Get well and hope you really can enjoy spring soon again !!!

Junax nice pic´s of Jack Ridge gives us form Sweden a presense of the place we like to visit. Nice!

Sugbuanon hi , just wondering is Cebu a nice place to? Some of the girls might want to visit there, while in the Philippines? Are you working with boxing, we have some girls in our Sweden group who are dangerous, not boxer´s but dangerously good in sports :D

Hey guys and gals, Sweden has the summerlight starting now and I need to go out and enjoy it befor 11 o´clock pm when and the sun sets. the Baltic Sea is waiting............................:)

:goodbye:

GOODNESS!!! The sun sets at 11:00pm?!!! :eek2: The sun sets at 8:00pm here, good enough to cut grass after dinner...

Hi to all forummers!!

Uncle Dave, ¿¿unsa diay ang naa sa May 16??

Scandinavian girl, hi to you.. the sun sets quite late here as well (about 8 or so..). Im thinking about visiting Sweden or Finland during the summer to experiance a day without night.......

Breathtaking indeed, Mt.Apo. Davao's beauty is unparalleled.

Has it ever snowed in Mt. Apo's summit?

Hello Lena and Bibbi, hope to see you in Davao on the Kadayawan Sa Davao Festival(Davao's Good Harvest Celebration) - the Festival of all Festivals. It's would surely be fun coming to Davao at this time as you can have a remarkable feast of the sights and sounds this place is abundant of.

Not in living memory, i think. i would assume though during the last ice age.... :jk:

GOODNESS!!! The sun sets at 11:00pm?!!! :eek2: The sun sets at 8:00pm here, good enough to cut grass after dinner...


Hi Archipino, welcome to the Davao thread. I hope you could swing over to Davao again soon.

:laugh: :hahaha:

Hi Archipino, welcome to the Davao thread. I hope you could swing over to Davao again soon.

I miss Davao a lot. It has become a Metropolis since I left. My parents went home a couple of years ago. Daghan na daw tao ang Dabaw. Di pareho sa una. We used to have a store in JP Laurel Ave. They said the store was still there. and the bakery around the corner was still there too! Now I see all the Davao pics!!! Makes one homesick...

Hey Guys and Gina,

Thank you for the pictures that really transported me back home.

Junax: What did you mean by non-Dabawenyos considering Jack's Ridge as just an ordinary ridge. Do they form this opinion after visiting the place? From what I've been reading in blogs of different people who've visited Davao, they often mention that Jack's Ridge was great.

Gina: That building they are erecting along Tomas Claudio (Quirino), is that were an old Shell Station used to be? When I was there 3 years ago, there was a used car lot operating in that lot. I think that property is owned by one of the Dacudao scions.

Don: The islands of Davao Gulf are really paradise. I remember when we used to go to Talikud even before people discovered it. Babusanta - that's the place we used to go to play. :)

Any of you ever been on Copiat Island (also in Davao Gulf)? Once owned by "the" Alfredo Montelibano and then sold to the Lorenzos of Lapanday. Nice island also...favorite dive spot of my brothers.

Copiat Island...Can't say I've been there. Sounds like it's got bluffs...enough vertical for diving, huh?

Any of you ever been on Copiat Island (also in Davao Gulf)? Once owned by "the" Alfredo Montelibano and then sold to the Lorenzos of Lapanday. Nice island also...favorite dive spot of my brothers.


Hi Jon, howdie?

I have been to Copiat Island once before and i could clearly say the place is unmolested and pristine. It's one hell of a good place to be away from it all with bare essentials.

Not in living memory, i think. i would assume though during the last ice age.... :jk:

Hi Huisenmark, nice to have you in this thread.

would you mind if i asked what you mean with your statement above?

I think huistenmark was replying to my snow on Mt. Apo post...i think... :dunno:

I know it gets cool enough to have a jacket up there.

you made me guilty for some credit ought to be for somebody elses who own them. photos are not mine scandinavian girl. stole them from sites across the web. hahaha.
bad me! but yes they are samal island pictures. hope you get the chance to visit the place. its a very nice place to laze around, get wet and more, perfect getaway.

+was really thinking the dancing figure in the avatar was you!

Ok, it is ok, the pictures are nice nomatterwhat and you did do the work to put them here so we could enjoy them:) Samal Island a getaway, can not think of anything better then a getaway, away form stress loaded Europe :) No, it is not me on the avatar, could be but is not. Just like dancing and like when it is moving:)

Hi to all forummers!!

Uncle Dave, ¿¿unsa diay ang naa sa May 16??

Scandinavian girl, hi to you.. the sun sets quite late here as well (about 8 or so..). Im thinking about visiting Sweden or Finland during the summer to experiance a day without night.......

Hi huistenmark....may I ask were are you? Are you close to Sweden and Finland? Are you in Germany or Nederlands? Sprechen Sie vielleicht Deutsch? :) Yes a day without night is a very special experience, we live outside more or less during the lightfilled summers, that is when Scandinavia is so alive. Are you originaly form Davao?

Archipino, hello, I think I was alittle ahead of time 11 pm is still to come:) it is alittle earlier the sun sets...around 10.15 the last red on the sky disapeared on the horizon of the Baltic Sea tonight. :)

davoeagle. yeah, we will sure enjoy this festival of festivals when we visit and we are all excited about it. :)

Well, it is time to zzzzzZZZZZzzz now for a hard working scandinavian girl :D

I like to wish you all a good day or good night were ever you are!

And to all you people in Davao, a nice Friday Morning to you !!!! It is Friday isn´t, I have a tendensy to mix the days up :D

:goodnight:

The sun setting past 10pm...that would be an awesome experience for people who have never seen it. The wonders of the lands of the midnight sun...

^^ archipino, toronto during summer has it at 9:30pm. weird, and i find it difficult to sleep sometimes. some parts in northern canada has the sun up for 24 hours, now that is weird.

^^ archipino, toronto during summer has it at 9:30pm. weird, and i find it difficult to sleep sometimes. some parts in northern canada has the sun up for 24 hours, now that is weird.

That's pretty crazy. In 24 hour sunlight, I can finish building my deck in no time. I would have no excuse to stop work because there's no more daylight. That sucks. In the PI, you can always count on the sun setting around 6pm 365 days a year. It was a major adjustment when we moved here in the midwest. Plus the sky is too low.

^^ i know hehehe. kids here in toronto are very when it's spring and summer, extended daylight hours. mao akong anak nga babaye, nagka-itom this time of the year.

and for today's Davao Business News... :)


World Bank -investing firm opens doors to Mindanao SMEs (DAVAO)
May 5, 2006
Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/05/05/bus/wb.investing.firm.opens.doors.to.mindanao.smes.html)

MINDANAO draws the support of the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) in sustaining private sector investment as the largest international microfinancing fund provider recently opened here and poured in a portfolio via an SME development program called the Private Enterprise Partnership (PEP)-Philippines.

Owned by 178 member-countries providing share capital, IFC serves as the private sector arm of the World Bank Group and is committed to promoting sustainable private sector investment in developing countries, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.

IFC opened its Davao City office, particularly located at LandCo building along J.P Laurel Ave., last April 26 and launched the PEP Philippines program to give focus on Mindanao as a potent area for SME development.

Despite being the economic pump-primer, the SME sector generally suffers from poor access to credit and financing, technology and the high cost of doing business.

SMEs comprise 99.6% of business establishments in the Philippines and contribute to 69.1% of national employment and 32% of value-added.

With IFC's PEP program, which is equally funded by IFC and the governments of Australia and Canada, access to finance, business linkages and business-enabling environment will be enhanced to help small and medium enterprises in Mindanao.

The program's SME assistance in Mindanao will focus on three key areas such as rural finance, seaweed and investment climate reform.

In improving access to finance for SMEs, PEP program will help increase the flow of capital to small businesses through SME banking and countryside financing.

It will particularly help commercial banks to downscale through credit training, risk management and incentive programs as well as help microfinancing institutions access capital to support production development, process improvement and industry strengthening.

The program will also help facilitate business linkages between large and small businesses through supply chain development particularly in seaweeds and horticulture, linking Mindanao with Manila and beyond; and promoting OFW entrepreneurship.

In helping promote a favorable business environment for SMEs, PEP program aims to develop alternative resolution mechanisms for SMEs as well as identify regulatory and policy challenges for SMEs and remove obstacles to SME development such as "red tape".

Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretana, OIC-Chair of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco), lauded the implementation of PEP program in Mindanao, saying that such undertaking will significantly contribute to government's effort of empowering SMEs as potent force in the nation's war against poverty.

"With the current development imperatives in Mindanao, it is fortunate that IFC is here to assist us in upgrading the productivity and value-added capabilities of our SMEs," he said.

He added that IFC and Medco can collaborate in convening the local government units (LGUs) and discuss areas of improvement in business registration procedures and other governance-related programs.


Manufacturing firm reopens branch here
May 5, 2006
Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/05/05/bus/manufacturing.firm.reopens.branch.here.html)

ATLAS Copco Phils. Inc. (ACPI), world-renown manufacturer of industrial equipment, re-opened its sales, marketing, and service office in Davao City to assist its growing clientele in Southern Mindanao.

Atlas Copco's Davao branch, located at Door 5, GGO Summit Bldg. on the corner of Vinzon and Dacudao streets in Agdao, had its inauguration on May 3.

"This is also part of our expansion program," said Jonnie F. Regis, ACPI general manager.

He said they are at present serving at least 60 clients in Davao Region and the city of General Santos. "We are targeting at least 200 more clients this year," he said.

The launching of APCI's new branch in the city took place four years after it shut down its former office in 2002.

"We then allowed our (former) distributors to market our products here, but they were never good at all," Regis said.

APCI, according to Regis, is the global provider of state-of-the-art products and leader in quality, productivity and service.

"Our products are manufactured in Europe and other parts of Asia," Regis said.

The company, he said, offers various products and services that are categorized into three distinct divisions.

Under its compressor technique, which focuses on providing customer needs in the areas of compression and treatment of air and gases, it develops and manufactures industrial, stationary and portable compressors, generators, air dryers, after-coolers and some gas and process compressors and expanders.

The construction and mining technique, on the other hand, develops, manufactures and market rock drilling rigs and tools, breakers and geo-technical drilling equipment for industry needs in rock excavation, light construction, demolition and exploratory digging.

Finally, the Atlas Copco tools and assembly (Acta) concentrates on the areas of pneumatic and electrical power tools for industrial and professional customers, as well as assembly systems. Industrial tools provided by Acta are used for drilling, grinding, riveting and nut and screw tightening.

Regis said the products and services the company has been offering, along with technological and information know-how, proved to be beneficial to local industries, such as those engaged in mining, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, shipping and pharmaceuticals.

The company, according to Percival Bualat, ACPI-VisMin branch manager, remains bullish on Soutern Mindanao's economy, particularly with the re-activation of the mining industry in the area and expansion programs of agri-based companies.

"We serve both big and small industries," he said.

:)

Originally Posted by Lightspeed
I love Davao so much.

When I look at the pictures, I am reminded of my visit to Davao back in 1996. The sights and the scents are still very vivid!

For me, Davao is the best place to live in the Philippines.

Madayaw Lightspeed!!!
Ohhh its been too long you last visited Davao, maybe it's time to vist it again! In the last 10 years Davao have change tremendously.

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Yeah, Dinabaw how can I forget your scubadiving , never meet a scubadiver quiet like you befor, your technic´s are exceptional, min älskling The whole troupe form Sweden loves to sing, we can sing some ABBA songs for you...like *Dancing Queen or *Thank you for the music etc. etc.
Yeap a secluded island with you Dinabaw, I will never say no to that.
Was nice talking to you again today. Makes my heart jump for joy
Better not tell Bibbi the heart is her concernes

Thanx for your compliment on my exceptional talent ! Sometimes i scuba dive w/ fins in my head :lol: Yeah love to sing ABBA songs brings me back to boogie era of the 70's hehehe!But don't ever ask me to sing "My Way" :gunz: hehehe!
Min Askling Lena from the land of Midnight Sun!!!!

Davao - An International Gateway to Southern Philippines / The De Facto Financial Capital of Mindanao!


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Originally Posted by Datu Bago
After the ASEAN tourism forum, Davao is about to embark on projects that would make Davao soar like an eagle. Next year will never be the same at Riverfront Corporate City. From a reliable frontliner, under negotiations are:

1. Suria KLCC Mall, Malaysia
2. Amari Watergate Hotel (300++ rooms highrise about 30 storeys), Thailand
3. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel (400++ rooms highrise about 40 storeys), Malaysia
4. An Australian Highrise Hotel in Matina

Tama si Rajah Soliman kanila na yang Ayala , Robinsons et al !!! lets make Davao be the gateway for for EAGA investors , lets revive the "old trade route" between indonesia, malaysia and philippines siguro mas aasenso tayo in this avenue not waiting for the Ayala's and Robinson's parang di naman sila interasado but i think Davao will be unique if Indonesian and Malaysian corporations are being put here. Mas maraming Filipino dadayo dito dahil ka ibang -iba.Parang nakapunt narin sila sa Indonesia or Malaysia . Pag Ayala or Robinsons sasabihin nila meron rin kami niyan! waduyou think guys?

Tama si Rajah Soliman kanila na yang Ayala , Robinsons et al !!! lets make Davao be the gateway for for EAGA investors , lets revive the "old trade route" between indonesia, malaysia and philippines siguro mas aasenso tayo in this avenue not waiting for the Ayala's and Robinson's parang di naman sila interasado but i think Davao will be unique if Indonesian and Malaysian corporations are being put here. Mas maraming Filipino dadayo dito dahil ka ibang -iba.Parang nakapunt narin sila sa Indonesia or Malaysia . Pag Ayala or Robinsons sasabihin nila meron rin kami niyan! waduyou think guys?


i agree!!!! pero Robinsons already allotted a budget for a mall development in Davao na rin! ehehehehhehe so let's give 'em a chance too!!! After all, it's their gain (the investors)! Imagine this..Davao's market is not limited sa Mindanao area...considering that Indonesians and Malaysians visit our metro frequently. May mga koreans pa, diba their planning to build up a Korean Village in Davao? Also, there are only three Philippines-Korea Vocational Training Center in the Philippines - Quezon City, Bulacan, and Davao City - kaya dumadami ang mga koreans rin.

Yung mga taga Manado, pag nagkakasakit, they choose Davao than their capital kc mas malapit dito. Sobrang vast ng market in Davao!

by the way. I contacted my mom who is connected with Sta Lucia Realty (Ortigas Office) - but with a different marketing arm (which is Royale Homes) she said that most of their top calibers in the marketing department are planning to transfer in Davao to market their projects (SunCity, South Pacific, Ranchos, etc) especially Riverfront. She also confirmed the upcoming developments in Riverfront Corp. City. She said that a mall development was disclosed to them however the name of the mall or the investor was not divulged.

After the Asean Tourism Forum - Davao is now morphing to become one of the international cities in Southeast Asia!

^^ Correct ka diyan Tj at least di lang Manila pupunta nag mga Filipino for business , shopping or just roam around meron pala sa Davao!!! :okay:
Indonesians and Malaysians are already visiting Davao yun nga lang low profile l!

^^ Correct ka diyan Tj at least di lang Manila pupunta nag mga Filipino for business , shopping or just roam around meron pala sa Davao!!! :okay:
Indonesians and Malaysians are already visiting Davao yun nga lang low profile l!

you got it right! i aint sure if u've already checked this news (http://www.mindanews.com/2006/04/26nws-infra.htm). sabi nga ni Mario Lopez (a professor in the Asian Institute of Management), Davao is starting to reverse the trend. Here lemme post a part of the article.

"On Davao, Lopez said that it was beginning to attract to its fold "the young and the professionals", saying that this was reversing the trend when people were expected to leave their cities and hometowns usually for Cebu and Manila.

"It is now able to reverse that trend, and as far as I know of some people, even the young graduates and professionals were talking about Davao as an alternative to the busy and congested Metro Manila and Cebu," he said.

"You have the Starbucks, the Figaro café, almost all the things that these young people used to frequent in Metro Manila. And Davao has still more to offer, for instance, you can go to a beach some kilometers away and you can swim," Lopez said.

Asked if the migration of these youths to Davao City could signal progress, Lopez said that "it may, if the city would be able to attract the best minds from them, or the professionals and the business minded."

Though i aint sure about sa Starbucks ha...ehehehehehhe....ako nga, im planning to go back sa Davao and have my own small business! i strongly believe that it's the best place to invest (especially for a newbie like me). Low cost of doing business, 5 cities as the target market (Davao, Tagum, Digos, Panabo, and Samal) plus the nearby General Santos City and Cotabato, 3 provinces (Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental), and the EAGA!

^^ good news tj... good morning!

davao has its own version of starbucks... BLUGRE. only in davao too... 3 branches here i guess or even more. and also KARLOS COFFEE at jack's ridge. and of course BOS and FIGARO, coffee lovers wont miss the fun here. :)

would you believe, palau residents major hospitals are...............

DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AND DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER.

this was confirmed by duterte himself during his TV show...

^^ good news tj... good morning!

davao has its own version of starbucks... BLUGRE. only in davao too... 3 branches here i guess or even more. and also KARLOS COFFEE at jack's ridge. and of course BOS and FIGARO, coffee lovers wont miss the fun here. :)

would you believe, palau residents major hospitals are...............

DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AND DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER.

this was confirmed by duterte himself during his TV show...

Good morning junax!!!!! ang lapit lang kc ng Palau satin aight? Parang mas malapit pa nga ang Republic of Palau to Davao than Manila to Davao right?

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nice pic simply_me! i havent been to NCCC Mall of Davao pa! I'll check that out pagvisit ko jan!

Found through Google

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^^ parang ganun na nga bai tj. i'll try to confirm google earth. parang extension ng davao ang palau politically and geographically. :)

For the lovely Scandinavians, Lena & Brigit...heres some durian essentials to bear in mind before you visit Davao....Am sure Dinabaw will present you this during your dinner d_ _ _ ? hmmmmm....

What's a "Durian?"
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Imagine the best, most delicious, and sensuous banana pudding you can imagine, add just a touch of butterscotch, vanilla, peach, pineapple, strawberry, and almond flavors, and a surprising twist of — garlic??!! Like many of life’s greatest experiences, eating durian cannot be adequately described with words. Durian has a characteristic delicious flavor, creamy texture, and tantalizing fragrance that is just... durian! — the king of fruits, Nature’s most magnificent fruit gift. Durians vary greatly in quality, but the really good ones...I can’t imagine a more delicious, sensuous, and exquisite food in existence on this planet.
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The durian has a primeval quality — this very nutritious and delectable fruit occurs to me as perhaps the original optimum primary food of Nature intended for human beings’ provision in the prehistoric jungle wild.
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The durian tree is a strong, powerful, majestic tree that appears to have no inbuilt genetic program to die; if older trees die after centuries, it is the result of damage by wind, lightning, flood, humans, or soil deterioration followed by weakness and disease—not the result of sheer old age. Eating the extremely delicious, delightful, and nutritious fruits showered by this benevolent tree is an incredible influence for the health, strength, and longevity of your body. It's a true Tree of Abundant Life.

THE VENUE Davao is Undoubtedly the Country's Biggest Party Address!

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Located beside Davao Central Bank, The Venue is one of Davao's most promising party places, changing the way Davawenyos party and have fun.

The Venue opened its doors to the public on November 15, 2000. It is a major project of Holiday Entertainment and Music Corp., the same owners of Linmarr Davao, and the Holiday Transport Group.

It's capacity is 1500, and can seat comfortably 1200 people at one time.

It features a very spacious entertainment place (1200 square meter, with a floor area of 1800 square meter) ideal for grand events like:

- live concerts
- big fashion shows
- corporate parties
- product launches
- conventions
- national and international billiard competitions
- and other events that will require a big place.

The Venue's Attractions:

- multi-level dining areas
- a big dancing area
- nightly entertainment featuring Manila's and Davao's best bands
- has state-of-the-art sound and lights system
- four themed bars (one is the Espresso Bar of Blugre Cafe)
- 24 kinds of billiard tables
- the largest Video Wall in Mindanao
- The Venue is definitely a must see place in Davao, because it's the place to be seen, and definitely the place to watch, play, eat and party!

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Updates: following the footsteps of other Dabawenyo entrepreneurs, like our very own Dabawenyo, Jollibee Foods Inc. company ownerTony Tan Caktiong (http://www.ey.com/GLOBAL/content.nsf/Philippines/Entrepreneur_of_the_Year-Tony_Tan_Caktiong) , The Venue is also expanding its reign outside Mindanao - first stop is Metro Cebu!

what i like about nccc mall...

1. nice cinemas at low admission prices. :) watched a lot of movies in davao because of nccc. :) now... more of dvds. cinema admission in cebu is kind of expensive. :)
2. timezone.. the area is kind of small though. :)

^^ good news tj... good morning!

davao has its own version of starbucks... BLUGRE. only in davao too... 3 branches here i guess or even more. and also KARLOS COFFEE at jack's ridge. and of course BOS and FIGARO, coffee lovers wont miss the fun here. :)

would you believe, palau residents major hospitals are...............

DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AND DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER.

this was confirmed by duterte himself during his TV show...

Used to hang-out a lot in blugre at landco... and what's the name of the coffee shop at victoria? hahaha... it's only been less than a year, but i've forgotten the names already. :)

Oh another, I miss the crepes of the coffee station at the shell station in buhangin... forgot the name.. anyone knows? :)

Used to hang-out a lot in blugre at landco... and what's the name of the coffee shop at victoria? hahaha... it's only been less than a year, but i've forgotten the names already. :)

Oh another, I miss the crepes of the coffee station at the shell station in buhangin... forgot the name.. anyone knows? :)

You mean Basti's Brew?

^^ langhiya ka junex, parang nakikita ko na ang sarili ko mamaya sa durian park... i'll buy 2 pieces and eat it in 2 minutes yum yum :)

this picture alone inside The Venue building, featuring just one corner of it... masasabi mo nang ang laki talaga. hindi pa kasama dyan ang sa labas (Venue Compound) where you can find numerous bars under one roof (biggest umbrella i've even seen actually).
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THE VENUE, like JACK'S RIDGE and MTS... are examples of world class places na hindi masyadong nababalita sa ibang lugar. exclusive for davaoeños kumbaga. first time davao visitors often said "wow meron pala kayong ganito? hindi ko to nakita sa amin and i think yung sa amin na ang pinaka the best!"

bringing this to the this page! :)

THE VENUE Davao is Undoubtedly the Country's Biggest Party Address!

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

Located beside Davao Central Bank, The Venue is one of Davao's most promising party places, changing the way Davawenyos party and have fun.

The Venue opened its doors to the public on November 15, 2000. It is a major project of Holiday Entertainment and Music Corp., the same owners of Linmarr Davao, and the Holiday Transport Group.

It's capacity is 1500, and can seat comfortably 1200 people at one time.

It features a very spacious entertainment place (1200 square meter, with a floor area of 1800 square meter) ideal for grand events like:

- live concerts
- big fashion shows
- corporate parties
- product launches
- conventions
- national and international billiard competitions
- and other events that will require a big place.

The Venue's Attractions:

- multi-level dining areas
- a big dancing area
- nightly entertainment featuring Manila's and Davao's best bands
- has state-of-the-art sound and lights system
- four themed bars (one is the Espresso Bar of Blugre Cafe)
- 24 kinds of billiard tables
- the largest Video Wall in Mindanao

The Venue is definitely a must see place in Davao, because it's the place to be seen, and definitely the place to watch, play, eat and party!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/venue1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/venue2.jpg

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http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/venue4.jpg

Updates: following the footsteps of other Dabawenyo entrepreneurs, like our very own Dabawenyo, Jollibee Foods Inc. company ownerTony Tan Caktiong (http://www.ey.com/GLOBAL/content.nsf/Philippines/Entrepreneur_of_the_Year-Tony_Tan_Caktiong) , The Venue is also expanding its reign outside Mindanao - first stop is Metro Cebu!

^^ langhiya ka junex, parang nakikita ko na ang sarili ko mamaya sa durian park... i'll buy 2 pieces and eat it in 2 minutes yum yum :)

this picture alone inside The Venue building, featuring just one corner of it... masasabi mo nang ang laki talaga. hindi pa kasama dyan ang sa labas (Venue Compound) where you can find numerous bars under one roof (biggest umbrella i've even seen actually).
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/venue1.jpg

THE VENUE, like JACK'S RIDGE and MTS... are examples of world class places na hindi masyadong nababalita sa ibang lugar. exclusive for davaoeños kumbaga. first time davao visitors often said "wow meron pala kayong ganito? hindi ko to nakita sa amin and i think yung sa amin na ang pinaka the best!"

You got it right! Ive been partying in various places in the country and i have to say na iba tlga ang The Venue - not because its in Davao, but because of its crowd, the things the place can offer and its comparable to the posh party enclaves in Libis, MetroWalk Ortigas, The Fort, and Greenbelt Makati!

You mean Basti's Brew?

Oh yeah.. hehehe.. thanks. How 'bout the one at the shell station in buhangin? :)

You got it right! Ive been partying in various places in the country and i have to say na iba tlga ang The Venue - not because its in Davao, but because of its crowd, the things the place can offer and its comparable to the posh party enclaves in Libis, MetroWalk Ortigas, The Fort, and Greenbelt Makati!

Are they still using the 2nd floor? Last time I went there, they kind of closed the 2nd floor. I still remember watching Paolo Santos perform there... if memory serves me right...

For Davao gimmicks, I'd place venue 3rd after autoshop and halo. :)

^^ here's my top 5:

indoors:
1. The Venue
2. Liquid
3. Impit Purok (MTS)
4. Autoshop
5. Blue Post

outdoors:
1. MTS
2. The Venue (Compound)
3. Wheels N' More
4. Damosa Gateway
5. Rizal Promenade

one stop shop (indoors and outdoors):
1. MTS
2. The Venue
3. Damosa Gateway
4. Wheels N' More
5. Rizal Promenade

^^ langhiya ka junex, parang nakikita ko na ang sarili ko mamaya sa durian park... i'll buy 2 pieces and eat it in 2 minutes yum yum :)


Hehehehe...not only that, if you're kinda thirsty...try "MARANG" so sweet and juicy....
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Hmmmm...i think Dinabaw wasn't introduce it to Lena yet....well, mybe bcoz it has no special effects like in Durian...hehehe :jk:

Dang, nawala lang ako ng ilang araw the dabadaba thread is gone and this is into it's 290th post!

Hello to all but ^^ hmmn , well to each their own:)

^^ durian first this night... next day marang. :)

special effect? what is it hehe.

if the mind is strong but the flesh is really weak... before going to the doc, try 2 durians (whole, native) and 5 balots. :)

^^sounds like a recipe for a heart attack but at least you'll die happy hehe:)

^^ open na diay run ang Durian Park ...ummmm sugod na pud ta ka hi blood ani ug ka :pepper: hehehe!
Hahaha Junex maayo nalang dili na masimhutan sa taga Scandinavian!! :runaway:

^^ good news tj... good morning!

davao has its own version of starbucks... BLUGRE. only in davao too... 3 branches here i guess or even more. and also KARLOS COFFEE at jack's ridge. and of course BOS and FIGARO, coffee lovers wont miss the fun here. :)

would you believe, palau residents major hospitals are...............

DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AND DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER.

this was confirmed by duterte himself during his TV show...

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Friday, March 03, 2006
Heart center gets more equipment
By Antonio M. Ajero

THE first batch of P200-million worth of heart equipment granted by the Dutch (Netherlands) government arrives Friday, according to Dr. Gerardo Cunanan, DMC chief.

The equipment will be installed in the three-story heart center building constructed from the funding assistance of P75 million from the pork barrel of former senator Ernesto Maceda in 1998.

The second batch of equipment from the Dutch grant is expected in April and because of this, the center will begin performing open-heart surgeries in July or August, Dr. Cunanan said.

Cunanan said that DMC has a team of surgeons and nurses trained in performing open heart surgeries.

He said the initial funding assistance from Maceda was enough only for the construction of what might be considered the skeleton of the heart center and a few heart equipments.

"Anyway through the years, nakakuha mig ginagmayng funding, so we were able to slowly built the first, second floor and now we're building the third floor," the DMC director said.

He said the heart center, which will cater to patients in Mindanao, is good for least last 50 patients at a time.

Dr. Cunanan said the heart center is just a portion of a multi-specialty complex in the grand plan of the Davao Medical Center. In the planning boards are other specialty units to rise adjacent to the heart center such as the lung center, the kidney center and the cancer or oncology center.

Based on his long experience in managing DMC, Cunanan said hopefully all specialties will be completed in the next 10 to 15 years.

As of now, the Davao Medical Center is the best-equipped hospital in the Visayas and Mindanao.


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Davao Doctors’ Hospital already has Somatom Sensation Cardiac, the world's fastest CT scanner. This state of the art machine was blessed and inaugurated last Monday. Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)March 8, 2006

^^sounds like a recipe for a heart attack but at least you'll die happy hehe:)

Yeah..atleast you're in heaven whilst dying? hehehe...so much ot'ness....

^^ hahahaha... what a coincidence. MtApoStandard posts the best hospitals in the region, just in case the side effect of durian and balot is not getting too heavenly.

ako, may limit ako pag dating sa durian eating... SKY IS THE LIMIT ahahahahah.

^^ hahahaha... what a coincidence. MtApoStandard posts the best hospitals in the region, just in case the side effect of durian and balot is not getting too heavenly.

ako, may limit ako pag dating sa durian eating... SKY IS THE LIMIT ahahahahah.

Oo nga, heart center pa gyud? hehehe.... :lol: mao diay nga gi prioritized nila ang davao to have the best heart center in the Phils bcoz of the wonderous effect when eating durian...

Thanx for your compliment on my exceptional talent ! Sometimes i scuba dive w/ fins in my head :lol: Yeah love to sing ABBA songs brings me back to boogie era of the 70's hehehe!But don't ever ask me to sing "My Way" :gunz: hehehe!
Min Askling Lena from the land of Midnight Sun!!!!

Dinabaw I want you to sing with us alot of ABBA songs and you can teach us something from Davao in 2-3 weeks we should be able to learn it in your language. :) What are the gunz doing there Dinabaw? :shocked: Are you going to kidnap us, you may kidnap me and take me to an secluded island and bring lot´s of that magic fruit Dinabaw :). :wink2: Jag älskar dig!!!!!!!

junex It will be a great plesure to taste this exotic fruit, Bibbi and I and the other girls look forward to it. May Davao be safe when the Scandinavian invasion taste this fruit for the first time :laugh: Well Bibbi is a cardiology nurse and should be able to help by eventual heart problems that might follow in the path of this fruit. There are other nurses in the group to all specilized in different related feelds :)
junex thankx for those pictures so detailed about this fruit, interesting for us who never saw this fruit befor.

My take as of Aug 2003:

Indoors:

1.The Venue
2. After Dark Piano Bar
3. Club Med
4. Majestic Restaurant and Entertainment Centre
(obvious ba na neighborhood nuisance?)
5. Pag-asa (rechristened as Liquid in late 03's)

Oudoors:

1. The Venue Strip
2. Taboan at MTS
3. MTS Strip
Rizal Promenade
4 Plaza de Luiza (name of bar escapes me)
5. AutoShop

One Stop Shop Party Place

1. The Venue
2. MTS
3. Rizal Promenade
4. Wheels N' More
5. Victoria Plaza Parking Complex


^^ here's my top 5:

indoors:
1. The Venue
2. Liquid
3. Impit Purok (MTS)
4. Autoshop
5. Blue Post

outdoors:
1. MTS
2. The Venue (Compound)
3. Wheels N' More
4. Damosa Gateway
5. Rizal Promenade

one stop shop (indoors and outdoors):
1. MTS
2. The Venue
3. Damosa Gateway
4. Wheels N' More
5. Rizal Promenade

Dinabaw junex[/B] It will be a great plesure to taste this exotic fruit, Bibbi and I and the other girls look forward to it. May Davao be safe when the Scandinavian invasion taste this fruit for the first time :laugh: Well Bibbi is a cardiology nurse and should be able to help by eventual heart problems that might follow in the path of this fruit. There are other nurses in the group to all specilized in different related feelds :)
junex thankx for those pictures so detailed about this fruit, interesting for us who never saw this fruit befor.

You're welcome Lena...surely there will be abudance of that this coming August as that will be the time for harvest..am sure everybody here are preparing for your visit, You may not knew how happy and proud we are for your invasion here in Davao and hope everybody will enjoy for the bounty and cultures here...Opsss, one thing i can sure of...Davao people are smell like hell? NOOOOOO of course not :) ...but taste like heaven for sure!!!! hehehe

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Friday, March 03, 2006
Heart center gets more equipment
By Antonio M. Ajero

THE first batch of P200-million worth of heart equipment granted by the Dutch (Netherlands) government arrives Friday, according to Dr. Gerardo Cunanan, DMC chief.

The equipment will be installed in the three-story heart center building constructed from the funding assistance of P75 million from the pork barrel of former senator Ernesto Maceda in 1998.

The second batch of equipment from the Dutch grant is expected in April and because of this, the center will begin performing open-heart surgeries in July or August, Dr. Cunanan said.

Cunanan said that DMC has a team of surgeons and nurses trained in performing open heart surgeries.

He said the initial funding assistance from Maceda was enough only for the construction of what might be considered the skeleton of the heart center and a few heart equipments.

"Anyway through the years, nakakuha mig ginagmayng funding, so we were able to slowly built the first, second floor and now we're building the third floor," the DMC director said.

He said the heart center, which will cater to patients in Mindanao, is good for least last 50 patients at a time.

Dr. Cunanan said the heart center is just a portion of a multi-specialty complex in the grand plan of the Davao Medical Center. In the planning boards are other specialty units to rise adjacent to the heart center such as the lung center, the kidney center and the cancer or oncology center.

Based on his long experience in managing DMC, Cunanan said hopefully all specialties will be completed in the next 10 to 15 years.

As of now, the Davao Medical Center is the best-equipped hospital in the Visayas and Mindanao.


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Davao Doctors’ Hospital already has Somatom Sensation Cardiac, the world's fastest CT scanner. This state of the art machine was blessed and inaugurated last Monday. Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)March 8, 2006


Hi MtAPo, I hope you could post the pic of the Mindanao Heart Centre which is the 3 or 4 storey edifice sitting farthest at the back of the DMC Complex. If construction has been completed, the structure is a thing of beauty in itself.

This rounds of to 2 Heart Centres in the Mindanao Island- 1 score for each of the 2 humongoes private and public medical facilities in Mindanao-only in Davao!

^^ Davao Medical Doctor's still expanding...


how about Davao Doctor's Hospital? secretly expanding too...
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you got it right! i aint sure if u've already checked this news (http://www.mindanews.com/2006/04/26nws-infra.htm). sabi nga ni Mario Lopez (a professor in the Asian Institute of Management), Davao is starting to reverse the trend. Here lemme post a part of the article.

"On Davao, Lopez said that it was beginning to attract to its fold "the young and the professionals", saying that this was reversing the trend when people were expected to leave their cities and hometowns usually for Cebu and Manila.

"It is now able to reverse that trend, and as far as I know of some people, even the young graduates and professionals were talking about Davao as an alternative to the busy and congested Metro Manila and Cebu," he said.

"You have the Starbucks, the Figaro café, almost all the things that these young people used to frequent in Metro Manila. And Davao has still more to offer, for instance, you can go to a beach some kilometers away and you can swim," Lopez said.

Asked if the migration of these youths to Davao City could signal progress, Lopez said that "it may, if the city would be able to attract the best minds from them, or the professionals and the business minded."

Though i aint sure about sa Starbucks ha...ehehehehehhe....ako nga, im planning to go back sa Davao and have my own small business! i strongly believe that it's the best place to invest (especially for a newbie like me). Low cost of doing business, 5 cities as the target market (Davao, Tagum, Digos, Panabo, and Samal) plus the nearby General Santos City and Cotabato, 3 provinces (Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental), and the EAGA!


Hi Bro, Davao has a young province chipped off from the mother province- Davao del Norte called COmpostela Valley Davao Province and its capital municipality is the budding town of Nabunturan.

All in all there are 5 cities and 4 provinces (going 5 if plans to make a Davao Occidental Province out of Davao del Sur don't miscarry) in Davao Region.

daghang salamat d.e.!

no problemo mi bueno amigo! he he i'm using my rusty espanggol!

Oh yeah.. hehehe.. thanks. How 'bout the one at the shell station in buhangin? :)

I think it's Karls Coffee Shop If im not mistaken.

Hi to tere. :) :)

^^ archipino, toronto during summer has it at 9:30pm. weird, and i find it difficult to sleep sometimes. some parts in northern canada has the sun up for 24 hours, now that is weird.


same here Paul, the sun comes out sooo early in the morning and sets soooo late at night that your sleeping time is soooo reduced to only 6 hours or less. It makes me feel soooo cranky each day he he... or maybe it's just me.

Davao - An International Gateway to Southern Philippines / The De Facto Financial Capital of Mindanao!


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Nice header Bro! Very apt for Davao's place in Philippine landscape

^^ good news tj... good morning!

davao has its own version of starbucks... BLUGRE. only in davao too... 3 branches here i guess or even more. and also KARLOS COFFEE at jack's ridge. and of course BOS and FIGARO, coffee lovers wont miss the fun here. :)

would you believe, palau residents major hospitals are...............

DAVAO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AND DAVAO MEDICAL CENTER.

this was confirmed by duterte himself during his TV show...


Please don't forget to mention here our (former company) favorite Monday morning meeting place-the quaint Coffee Monster along Ilustre St. I miss their tasty spicy fish pan-de-sal sandwhich, Yummy!

Then there's the equally cozy caffeine refill station beside the more popular Blue Gre at Landco Corporate Centre - it's called C'million. cool!

^^ yes yo davaoeagle... noted.

circa 2050...
corner C.M. Recto and Ramon Magsaysay Avenue (claveria and uyanguren),
there are already trees in ACACIA and the metro shuttle terminal is gone...
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hoy junax gising!

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw I want you to sing with us alot of ABBA songs and you can teach us something from Davao in 2-3 weeks we should be able to learn it in your language. What are the gunz doing there Dinabaw? Are you going to kidnap us, you may kidnap me and take me to an secluded island and bring lot´s of that magic fruit Dinabaw . Jag älskar dig!!!!!!!


Don't worry about the gun it's because if someone singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way" in bad tune theirs a big possiblity he will be shot :runaway: ....and now the end is near and so i face....hehehe! don't worry min alskling Lena we love Swedish girls to sing in your way Jag alskar dig

Hi Sleepwalker. So you suuuuuubadive there to so nice.

Thank Sleepwalker for tip. Will look over the scuba tip from YOU.
So how is mammas shirt, feel good still? Not want to take it off for me?:laugh:

:banned: what I worte here is sencure by my dear girlfriend Lena :lol: eeerased.

Heeeey HeeeeeeeeeeyABSKESS is you the MAN next to car? WOW, were are you in Malaysia??? Are you in Davao in August, pleeeeeeeeeeease come to Davao if you not there!:) WOW abskess you are something :dizzy:

Bye all of you seee you sooon all your duck Bibbi quack quack tiki tiki :cheer:

sleepwalker take that shirt off and you will be free. :laugh:


Good evening Davao...
Hi Briggit :wave: I am in Singapore now but definitely I will be in Davao this August...I dont wanna miss Kadayawan even just for once...Hope to see you and your friends very very soon...

Kadayawan Festival Countdown:

100 days before Kadayawan Festival

Madayaw - a warm and friendly greeting derived from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw" that means good, valuable, superior or beautiful. Such is "Kadayawan," a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living.

Although already a customary practice of the indigenous people of Davao, the thanksgiving festival was institutionalized in 1986 to unite the Dabawenyos after the turbulent Martial Law years. It was then called "Apo Duwaling," a contraction of the famous icons of the city - namely Mt. Apo, Durian and Waling-waling. Two years later, it was renamed "Kadayawan sa Dabaw" to better reflect the merry spirit and indigenous theme of the celebration.

Today, Kadayawan has metamorphosed into a festival of festivals, the mother of many other festivals in the region as it honors Davao's artistic, cultural and historical heritage, its past personified by the ancestral "lumads", its people as they celebrate on the streets, and its floral industry as they parade in full regalia in thanksgiving for the blessings bestowed on the city.

Kadayawan sa Dabaw is an enriching experience with a difference as it explores the past, present and future of the Davaoeños, the Mindanaoans, the Filipinos. Its sights and sounds remain unparalleled. Be part of the experience.

Du-aw na sa Kadayawan! Du-aw na sa Davao! Maglipay ta!

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sa US ba 'to? :)

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Living the American home? sa Davao po 'to! :)

ang ganda ng bahay!

for sale ba yan? :)

marami yan d2 sa makati eh

diba kay pastor quiboloy yan? are they using that as a retreat house para sa mga followers niya?

I think it's Karls Coffee Shop If im not mistaken.

Hi to tere. :) :)

Ok! Thanks.. hehehe... we used to hang out there after saturday gimmicks. :) We always ate their crepes. :) miss those crepes. hehe :)

sa US ba 'to? :)

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Living the American home? sa Davao po 'to! :)

that is located in quiboloy's prayer mountain in upper calinan. if im not mistaken....

sa US ba 'to? :)

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Living the American home? sa Davao po 'to! :)
:applause: :applause: BEAUTIFUL!!! :applause: :applause:

DAVAO! DAVAO! The Best City in the Philippines! The largest City in the WORLD!!!
:master: MY DAVAO THE BEAUTIFUL, MY DAVAO THE METROPOLIS!!! :bow:

Ok, it is ok, the pictures are nice nomatterwhat and you did do the work to put them here so we could enjoy them:) Samal Island a getaway, can not think of anything better then a getaway, away form stress loaded Europe :) No, it is not me on the avatar, could be but is not. Just like dancing and like when it is moving:)


rminded me of a popular abba song dancing queen:laugh:
thank you anyways scandinavian girl(lena for short. saw your lovely name in the thread. haha)

:applause: :applause: BEAUTIFUL!!! :applause: :applause:

The Prayer Mountain of The Name Above Every Name Church of which the pastor is Apollo Quiboloy is now open to public apart from being the regular host to both local international religious gatherings. You have to do pre-booking at their office at Jose Maria College Campus in Buhangin Diversion Road. Once in the vicinity, strict adherence to house rules are encouraged though, to preserve solemnity and serenity of the place.

Davooooooo Helooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tj, so nice pictures you had here, wow.wow.wow.and even hospital of the heart, maybe me can work there :) and Venue wow wow wow got to go, got to go, to Venue please Tj be my cicerone?

Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeepwalker wake up, wooooooooooooow NO shirt me want to, oh, oh, no :banned: again by teacher Lena, sleepwalker let´s lay with... oh no, oh no... teacher again :banned: sleeeeeeeeeeeeeepwalker let´s met and talk without sensure teacher :laugh:

All guys of Davao are you ready for me Lena talking about hot fruit, make women and men go oh oh no :banned:again by teacher :laugh:

Lena say that we going to sing with you "Dancing Queen, watch that girl, se that step she is the daning queen " like that alot to sing.

Abskess heloooooooo so nice, you will be in Davao in August. So nice and no sensure this time, thanks Lena :laugh:

Oki doc, seee you around and let´s have fun :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Dinabaw sing with me "I did it my way", no guns do not shot me is not duck season now :laugh:

Going to tell you all secret :gossip: Lena is humm hummm with Dinabaw and he is humm humm with she. Isn´t it cute? Makes me :) for my friends.

Fast now sensure comes in the room again, see you have a fun day or evening or night, do not know what is with you what time.

quack quack quack see you thiki thiki byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

The Prayer Mountain of The Name Above Every Name Church of which the pastor is Apollo Quiboloy is now open to public apart from being the regular host to both local international religious gatherings. You have to do pre-booking at their office at Jose Maria College Campus in Buhangin Diversion Road. Once in the vicinity, strict adherence to house rules are encouraged though, to preserve solemnity and serenity of the place.

So it's open on any religion? As far as religious gathering, do you mean worship/mass type? Parties?

Great pics! Bilib kaayo ko! Just stumbled upon this forum by accident, surfing the net. I'm a true-blue dabawenyo now based outside the country.

Great pics! Bilib kaayo ko! Just stumbled upon this forum by accident, surfing the net. I'm a true-blue dabawenyo now based outside the country.

Wadab!! How's SF? I was in the area not too long ago, Dublin to be exact. Davao has really grown since we moved. I still recognize some of the places though from all these great pics.

Great thread.

Wadab!! How's SF? I was in the area not too long ago, Dublin to be exact. Davao has really grown since we moved. I still recognize some of the places though from all these great pics.

SF's great..it's spring time and the rains have finally stopped. We had a rough and ugly late winter and early spring. Rained for a month.

Dublin huh? I lived just a few miles from it. in Castro Valley. You may have seen some of the freeway signs.

Anyway, I really miss Davao and can't wait for a visit. It's been almost 3 1/2 years.