Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 188

davaoeagle

January 29th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Getting out of poverty
By Henrylito D. Tacio
Regarding Henry

HENRY Ward Beecher readily admits, "Poverty is very good in poems, but it is very bad in a house. It is very good in maxims and sermons, but it is very bad in practical life."

So ask why? American statesman Benjamin Franklin has this answer: "Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright." A Latin proverb considers poverty as "death in another form."

On second thought, however, poverty is no hindrance to success.

Take the case of Serapion S. Metilla, the country's foremost expert on bonsai. He was born in 1928 in Tudela, Cebu, and the sixth of nine children. The family was so poor that when their teacher asked them a day before their graduation what their ambitions were, he never knew.

Here how Metilla recalled that day: "One of my classmates said she wanted to be a teacher so that she could help educate the poor people. Hearing her ambition, everyone clapped his or her hands. Another said he wanted to be an engineer while the third classmate dreamed of becoming a medical doctor. Several other occupations were mentioned like nurse, mayor, businessman, etc. Every time one mentioned his or her ambition, all of us clapped.

"When it was my turn, I just stood up but dumfounded. With truth and honesty in mind, I couldn't imagine how I will be able to acquire a higher education knowing there were no high schools or college institutions in all four municipalities of Camotes Island. Only those who can afford to pursue higher studies can go to Cebu City, which would take two days and one night by sailboat. My thoughts focused on our very poor family - with a 'no read, no write' mother and a father who can just barely read and write the local dialect."

But poverty did not deter Metilla to dream. He worked as a houseboy in Cebu City just to be able to study high school. And again, because of poverty, the Metillas moved to Bansalan, Davao del Sur through the Sacada, a government program offering lands to the landless people coming from the Visayas and Luzon.
God works in mysterious ways, indeed. When the teenager Metilla read a news item that emergency teachers were wanted in the province to be assigned anywhere and that high school graduates may apply, he immediately went to Davao City to take the qualifying exam.

Metilla was hired and taught in Dalawinon until he passed the civil service exam in 1955. And it was while teaching in Dalawinon that he started appreciating miniature plants. "I used to plant them in tin cans placed on the veranda ledge. Probably because of the limit of soil, they became dwarfed," he says.

Later on, Metilla came to know the art of bonsai. And because of his knowledge on bonsai growing and ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement), he was able to travel not only in various parts of the country, but in such countries as Australia, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam.

"My principle in life is to work hard to achieve the goals not minding hardships, poverty and criticisms," he says. "I found out that poverty is not a hindrance to success, most especially if you put pride out of your mind."

Metilla words remind me of the statement of Hosea Ballou. It goes this way: "Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty; and, indeed, it is a sore affliction; but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure."

davaoeagle

January 29th, 2008, 07:21 PM

PIA Press Release
2008/01/30
Balik-Baterya program now in Davao
by Danny Escabarte

Davao City (30 January) -- Donate or sell Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULABs) and help support humanitarian projects for children in Mindanao, or better still; finance your own CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Program utilizing the funds generated through the Balik-Baterya Program.

Companies, business groups or individuals can become partners in environmental protection and development by recycling used batteries, cleaning the surrounding from possible contamination brought by improperly-disposed ULABs.

The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in partnership with Oriental Motolite Company invites interested companies, groups and individuals to the launching of Balik-Baterya Program on Wednesday, January 30, 4:00 to 6:00pm at D' Azurre Room of Gran Meng Seng Hotel, Davao City.

Balik-Baterya is a program pioneered by Oriental Motolite Company (OMC), that seeks to clean the environment of pollution-causing junk batteries by collecting used batteries from cars/motor vehicles, UPS, rechargeable lamps, generators, marine vessels, aircrafts and other batteries or materials containing "Lead" chemical.

In its aim to help preserve the fragile environment, Oriental Motolite together with PBSP, Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Health (DOH) launched the Balik-Baterya Project which solicits partnerships with companies and individuals to properly dispose their used batteries by selling or donating them.

Funds donated will be used to support ongoing PBSP-programs in conflict-affected and depressed areas of Mindanao. Donor companies or individuals may also opt to use generated funds to support their own community development programs focused on health, environment and education initiatives.

Oriental Motolite Corporation has its mission to help preserve the environment by cleaning the countryside of pollution-causing junk batteries by collecting used batteries through the Balik-Baterya Project. Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULABs) will be properly disposed and recycled through the Philippine recyclers, Inc. (PRI), the only legitimate battery recycler in the country with an internationally certified environmental management system.

Through the Balik-Baterya Project, OMC also shares the vision of PBSP in providing assistance to the underprivileged sector and as such, pledges to provide support and active participation in the TB-DOTS as expression of good corporate citizenship. (PBSP-PIA XI) [top]

bongskie09

January 29th, 2008, 07:22 PM

May ginanap pala na showbiz personalities something ek-ek sa Pearl Farm Resort which i think was organized by Sports Unlimited of ABS-CBN.

Talagang love na love nila Marc Nelson et al ang Davao!

davaoeagle

January 29th, 2008, 07:43 PM

Davao tribal farmers to plant saba bananas in big scale for export
By AURELIO PEÑA
Manila Bulletin

PAQUIBATO, Davao — Tribal chieftains in this mountainous district within the city boundary of Davao have started gathering their flocks of mountain tribal farmers to talk about turning thousands of hectares of idle lands into full-scale plantations of cardaba (saba) bananas.

Unlike the giant Cavendish bananas for export which are basically table bananas that are eaten raw when yellow-ripe, cardaba bananas are best eaten when cooked boiled or turn into fancy food snack such as turon (fried banana rolls with nangka), maruya (fried banana in flour) or minatamis (boiled banana in melted sugar).

Sagrex Foods, Inc., a Davao-based cardaba banana processor and exporter has just inaugurated its new processing plant complex in Tibungco district this city that will turn out "microwavable frozen bananas, turon or banana rolls and banana fries for export.

The new company trial exports of these products to Saudi Arabia late last year were gobbled up by thousands of overseas Filipino workers who missed their favorite local banana delicacies after being away from the country for several years.

Tribal chieftains Datu Jose Amban and Datu Berino Mambuo of the Matigsalog Manobo tribes are expected to get a lot of support from Sagrex company president Ferdinand Maranon who vowed to provide jobs and moneymaking opportunities for hundreds of Paquibato tribal farmers who traditionally eke out their living by planting basic crops like corn, rice, backyard vegetables and rootcrops like camote or ube.

"It’s very easy to cultivate cardaba bananas, compared to Cavendish bananas," says Maranon. "You need so little inputs, very little fertilizers, to grow cardaba".

Maranon said he wants to see wide areas of idle farm lands in the hinterlands of Paquibato belonging to these tribal farmers, turn into highly-productive cardaba plantations owned by the farmers themselves. "We’re ready to teach them how to grow cardaba bananas. We’ll even give them seedlings so they can start right away," says Maranon.

Assistant Trade Secretary Merly Cruz of the Department of Trade and Industry said there is a growing demand for native Philippine delicacies like turon, maruya, minatamis, made from cardaba bananas, as well as banana chips, all over the world where there are millions of Filipino overseas workers and immigrants who still yearn for these delicacies back home.

Cardaba banana production in Davao has been spotty and has not kept up with the fast-growing export demand for snack foods, specially banana chips, according to a spokesman of the Department of Agiculture who asked not to be named. "The growing of cardaba or saba bananas here is more like a family backyard thing, mostly grown for their own consumption — unlike the growing of Cavendish bananas which is very scientific, meticulous and well-managed," he said.

Peng Hok

January 29th, 2008, 10:57 PM

paging atty darry...

may clearing sa harap ng nccc maa side, unsa na? naay mga heavy equiptment.

;18048662']nakita ko na yun, i think hes referring to the lot sa harap (across ma-a road) ng NCCC Mall :) bale Mcarthur corner ma-a road ang location..nakita ko rin kasi kanina yung patag na yun

gagawa yata sila ng perya dun. i also saw the lot being levelled. tapos may mga trucks naka park na ang karga ay mga dismantled ferry's wheel, etc.

Peng Hok

January 29th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Numbers don't lie... :applause::aplause::applause:

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Davao tops anew tax collection in Mindanao
By Joy Romares-Sevilla
Sunstart Davao

DAVAO Region posted the highest tax collection in Mindanao with a total of P1.077 billion during the third quarter of 2007, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reported.

The region also topped the total collection in revenues during the second quarter of the same year.

Among the provinces in Mindanao, Davao del Sur has been identified to have the highest tax collection during the same period with a total collection of P202.66 million.

Among the six regions in Mindanao, to wit: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9); Northern Mindanao (Region 10); Davao Region (Region 11); Soccsksargen (Region 12); Caraga (Region 13); and the Armm (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), Northern Mindanao posted the second highest revenue collection with P721.55 million during the period.

Northern Mindanao is composed of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental provinces.

Northern Mindanao is followed by Soccsksargen with a total tax collection of P440.23 million; Zamboanga Peninsula with P333.12 million; P296.03 million for Caraga; and P111.78 million for Armm.

During the second quarter of 2007, Davao Region also posted the highest tax collection with P1.79 billion.

Fabricated lang tong figures na to Vic. Kami na ang the best ngayon, hindi na kayo. :lol::lol::lol:

Peng Hok

January 29th, 2008, 11:11 PM

me a huge fan of hopia during merianda.

Not fond of hopia either, unless it is from Eng Bee Tin! Whenever I'm in Manila, I see to it na makakapunta ako sa Binondo para mag horde ng hopia and other stuff from Eng Bee Tin. Sana they will open an outlet here in Davao. :lol:

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 12:17 AM

I agree with the entrance fees for the beautiful people's park!! :cheers:

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Ledesma: The People's Park
By Jun Ledesma
Sunbursts
Sunstar Davao

IF THERE is an achievement that the city government has and we, Dabawenyos, can truly be proud of, this is the People's Park. This project is a legacy that the Duterte administration can leave not only for his political constituents, but also to all Mindanaowons. It's a landmark, it is a heritage park, and it is a gift of love. Nothing compares for this one is unique.

The money spent on the People's Park is money well spent. The vicious critics severely lacked the sense of value and standard of what a park ought to be that's why they rile and vilify. We have been used to mediocrity and ordinariness we lost our capacity to think beyond hollow blocks, potted bougainvillea, river rocks and florescent tubes that are a commonplace in many so-called parks. Of course the political adversaries of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte see the achievement differently. Nothing will stop them from stoking criticism especially when there's no way they can install their "initiative billboard" on this project.

What I am personally worried of is the sustained maintenance of the park. Some quarters will subject me to flagellation but I do not agree with the idea of Mayor Duterte to forever open this park Free to the public. Money was spent to realize this dream. True, some good-hearted individuals, among them former RDC Chairman Chito V. Ayala and his wife Fe, have donated priceless tree varieties from their own backyard and vacation house, but even those precious trees need to be cared for. You need money to maintain this park. If we value this one nothing is too big or too small to keep the park in excellent condition.

I have been lucky to travel to a few countries and since I always have the kids in tow and my wife (who holds the purse) of course, part of the itineraries, are parks. You always pay as you enter. And the gate price is not that small. There is absolutely no exception. Our People's Park is at par with most, if not better than some.

I would suggest an entrance fee of P20 for adults and P10 for children and senior citizens. These sums are practically a token. It's just like missing a stick of cigarette for adults (and you come out healthy) or less than two-minute cell phone call or 10 hi! Or hello! Text messages. For kids hooked to Internet games, going to the park instead might be a good therapy.

My estimate is that since it's opening last December, no less than one million people from all over Mindanao have visited the park. In not a few occasions I saw columns of buses lining along Camus and Palma Gil streets. They have not stopped as each time I pass that way there are throngs of people queuing at the entrance. Had we charged entrance fee from the beginning, we could have collected more than half of what we have spent on the park. By the end of the year, we should have recovered our investment. Then we could move on and develop our Rizal and Osmeña parks into something more pleasant to the eye. These two parks can be free to the public but should not be made into sleeping quarters for bums and vagrants.

BTW, got this e-mail from a fellow Rotarian, Jon Belisario who has settled in the US:

"Hello Jun,

Hopefully you'll remember me.

I just wanted you to know that I read your column almost everytime it becomes available online. Your insights into Davao politics and other social issues bring me uptodate and give me an idea of how citizens in our beloved Davao think about what's important to them. Obviously, I don't always agree with your assessment but that's healthy. Wouldn't you agree?

I read in your last column that although your wife had lots of family and friends in the US and you only had ex-councilor Joe Jison as yours, please consider me as another friend you can visit anytime you are in the States. I live in New Fairfield, Connecticut which sounds far but is only actually a pleasant commuter train ride away from the Big Apple, New York City.

I've been reading about Ferdie Maranon's growing enterprise. Good for him and the people who work with and for him.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,

Jon Belisario"

Jon is connected with TnT Expense Management, LLC at 13 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482. For long lost friend Jon, I wish to inform you that past president Ferdie Maranon might be hitting your shores to look for markets of his products. The products will really be a big treat to Filipinos. I swear to this for I tasted the variety of products that his firm processes.
this should be implemented....

an entrance fee is a must... and we really need a city zoo for the park to be decongested...

and lastly, I hate the name of the park..

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 12:28 AM

^^amazing indeed!! Great story for a great person...

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 12:32 AM

^^maybe... but is it really a german resto?

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:07 AM

May ginanap pala na showbiz personalities something ek-ek sa Pearl Farm Resort which i think was organized by Sports Unlimited of ABS-CBN.

Talagang love na love nila Marc Nelson et al ang Davao!

yup and w/ his buddy and 2 gals of the Amazing race Asia ! :okay:

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:10 AM

Baka Edelweiss Restaurant in Bangkal?

meron pa yung malapit sa NCCC Matina naa gani murag windmill :)

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:11 AM

well Humberto's have great eats ! try there chocolate cake :okay:

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:19 AM

:okay:

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
City waiving penalties for late LCR registrants
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE Local Civil Registrar (LCR) here has not been charging fees from residents who seek late birth registration, saying what these people need are assistance and not penalties.

City Civil Registrar Leo Braceros said Monday that although there is a policy of imposing penalties for the late registrants, he is not keen on implementing such.

"Kawawa naman, na late na nga pagmumultahin mo pa (it's a pity that they have to pay penalties considering their already late), " Braceros added.

One of the major causes for the prevalence of late birth registration is due to poverty, he said, and even if the birth registration is free, it still entails a lot of incidental costs.

"Pag sa malayo ka nakatira, kailangan mo pang pumunta ng downtown para magprehistro, eh ang mahal pa ng pamasahe, (If you live in far-flung areas, you have to the downtown area, and transportation expenses are not cheap)," Braceros said.

Apart from the cost coming from the transportation, birth registration requires a National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper, which comes at a price of P125.

"Registration is actually free, but the security paper must be purchased," Braceros said.

The city has also waived the fee especially in their mobile registration services.

For more Philippine news, visit Sun.Star Bacolod.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/news/city.waiving.penalties.for.late.lcr.registrants.html

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:41 AM

[My Davao City]
Tata Benito’s A Whole Latte Love
January 18th, 2008

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Cafe Americano

After a very satisfied customer commented in my blog and Winston’s blog, we decided to try out Tata Benito’s A Whole Latte Love . Upon entering the establishment, the owner immediately informed us that their WiFi service was down. But we weren’t deterred from trying out the place.

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Mocha Creme de Mint Banana Blended Coffee, Raspberry Caramella Blended Coffee, and Caramel Creampuff Smoothie

Their menu of drinks is overwhelming. They have the standard hot coffee drinks, flavored cappuccino, iced coffee drinks, and blended coffee. There’s more… sugar-free drinks, smoothies, hot chocolate, non-coffee steamers for kids, hot and iced tea, and italian soda. Needless to say, everything we tried out were satisfying. My Raspberry Caramella Blended Coffee (only PhP 75 for 16 oz!!!) was heavenly.

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BLT sandwich

They also serve some sandwiches and pasta to go with your delicious drinks. The BLT was large and delicious served with wheat bread.

Tata Benito’s is located within the World Palace compound along Acacia Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City.

http://www.mydavaocity.com/tata-benitos-a-whole-latte-love/

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Web letsgotophilippines.blogspot.com
Friday, January 4, 2008
Feature Resort: Pearl Farm Resort Davao

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Happy New Year and im back to blogging and for my first post for the new year would love to feature a fantastic resort down south of the Philippines and thats none other than the Pearl Farm Davao its my first time to post about a resort in Mindanao as i havent been there yet but some friends and relatives have told me so much about the tourist spot there and it is really worth a visit so im planning to go down there this year. ok back to the Pearl Farm it is located in the southern part of the Philippines and belong to the Samal Group Of Islands a group of islands consist of nice islands. The Samal island is beautiful,tranquil and exotic with a white powdery beaches, a magnificent marine life,beautifully landscape palm trees and fruit bearing trees, and a flourishing floral and fauna. The resort is located on the quiet side of Samal Island it is 45 minutes boat ride from the main wharf. this 14 hectares resort was once a pearl farm thats were it gets its name. today the resort is one of the most saught after resort in the south for its tranquility and exclusiveness.

Facilities

Numerous activities can be done while you are in Pearl Farm such a tennis,water polo,wind surfing and many more and dont forget about scuba diving. and if you get hungry after doing such activities dont forget to eat at The Maranao Restaurant. and for the one who just love to relax and to be pampered the resort has its own Ylang Ylang Spa to take all the stress away.

Accomodation

Deluxe Accommodation with 73 guestrooms, suites, cottages on stilts perched above the sea and exclusive villas are designed from Maranao and Samal ethnic influences in both materials and form. Inside, decorative details and multihued patterns reflect the islands vibrant culture as inspired by the region's rich tribal ancestry.

HILLTOP ROOM SAMAL HOUSE MANDAYA HOUSE SAMAL SUITE

Malipano Island, a secluded island located a few hundred meters off Samal Island, is where seven (7) exclusive villas of the resort are nestled. It offers three holes of golf and at the west side, the island faces a pristine white sand beach.

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source: TravelPhilppines http://letsgotophilippines.blogspot.com/2008/01/feature-resort-pearl-farm-resort-davao.html

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Davao City country’s own ‘down under’

FILMWATCH
By DENNIS LADAW

Many local travelers visiting Davao City end up seriously thinking of settling in this southern city for good. After all, Davao just about has everything Manila has to offer, except traffic, pollution and high crime rates.

Many local travelers visiting Davao City end up seriously thinking of settling in this southern city for good. After all, Davao just about has everything Manila has to offer, except traffic, pollution and high crime rates.

Some of the executives working at the plush Marco Polo Hotel in downtown insist that moving to Davao was the best decision they made. "I moved in in the early nineties, when Metro Manila felt so intolerable to live in. The job offer from Marco Polo came at the right time. I was getting stressed out in Manila,"’ an executive told The Sunday Times Magazine.

A lot of students of the Ateneo de Davao also originate from Manila. When they’re out of school they say they have the time of their lives enjoying the trendy nightspots, the beautiful resorts and the natural attractions.

"Everything is cheap here," claims a law student. "Want to paint the town red? The strips are just as cool as what we have in Manila and the beer is so affordable."

Also, it never takes more than an hour to get to a luxury resort like the Pearl Farm. "There are also many lower-priced resorts on Samal Island. You can drive and take the car on the ferry- boat," he said.

Davao has its own version of Antipolo. Ensconced on the hills overlooking the city is Jack’s Ridge, a stylish watering hole that has a view of the bay and the city. The ridge has swanky coffee shops and a two other restaurants. The place looks expensive but the prices are surprisingly affordable.

Residents say everything is cheaper in Davao—the real estate, food and other necessities. "An educated person from Manila could get a well-paying job in Davao and live comfortably without having to feel stressed out. The working environment here is much more relaxed," says a resident.

Davao’s relaxing atmosphere is largely attributed to the clean environment and well-preserved natural attractions that surround the metropolis. Among them is the Philippine Eagle Nature Center and the Crocodile Farm.

The Philippine Eagle Conservation Center is home to the country’s most famous monkey-eating eagle, Pag-Asa. Fellow tenants include other types of eagles but Pag-Asa has the biggest cage. Pag-Asa’s kingdom is tranquil and covered with tall, ancient trees. Unlike other parks, the center feels like an authentic forest, as it’s not a synthetic-looking landscaped garden. A variety of monkeys also hold residence in an open-air cage. The park’s guide assured me that they aren’t meant to be the dinner of the park’s majestic feathered residents.

The Crocodile Farm is much newer and it’s more family-friendly than the farm in Palawan. The gardens are manicured and it looks more like a colorful theme park with real live animal mascots. The monsters occupy fenced ponds and visitors are given the chance to pet the infant crocodiles.

Besides the crocs, pythons, ostriches and other exotic birds are just some of the attractions of the Crocodile Farm. The park is also the headquarters of Davao Wild Adventure, which organizes three-hour whitewater rafting expeditions at the Davao. Most of the crocs at the park hail from that river so the expedition promises to be thrilling.

On my fourth trip to Davao, I finally got a glimpse of the mountain from the top floor of the Mt. Apo View Hotel. An adventure also happened at this hotel just when we got back from dinner at the Casino Filipino, the hotel staff was frantically moving people out of the lobby.

Our group was asked to stay outside. Suddenly, the roof of the two-story lobby was up in flames. I was supposed to write this for the "Hotspots" section and here indeed was a hot spot! It felt so surreal but in less than five minutes, five fire trucks arrived and put the fire out in 20 minutes. We decided to stay at the hotel because it was safe enough and we wanted to catch a movie on Star TV.

Anyway, the quick response of the fire department almost convinced us of staying put in Davao for good. It was a Saturday night and everyone was out. Had that happened in Manila, the hotel would have been history.

Three days isn’t enough to explore Davao. It would take two weeks to experience the city’s charms. Better yet, you’d have to move in permanently to appreciate everything it has to offer.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=40718

davaoeagle

January 30th, 2008, 03:55 AM

^

That's my beloved city he's talking about!! :applause:

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:02 AM

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:03 AM

The best restaurants in Mindanao are located in Davao!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:04 AM

^^:okay:

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:07 AM

And adventure Paradise....DAVAO!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:08 AM

^^ Most of the notable Mindanawons came from this side of the island! :okay:

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:10 AM

The shopping mecca of Mindanao....DAVAO!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:11 AM

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Davao Museum: Displaying Davao’s Rich Heritage
Posted on January 5th, 2008 in Sightseeing by Davao Hotel Guide

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The people of Davao are a mixture of various migrants and tribes that come from different parts of the Philippines and the surrounding countries. Among the tribes that are present in Davao are the Mandaya, Bagobo, Tiboli, Manobo, B’laan, and Mansaka tribes. The culture and arts of these tribes in Davao are preserved, rehabilitated, and restored in Davao Museum.

Visiting Davao Museum is a way to learn and admire more about the cultural heritage of the City of Davao. Davao is considered as a cultural melting pot in the southern part of the Philippines where you will be able to experience the convergence of many arts and cultures of different tribes.

Davao Museum is located inside Insular Village in Lanang, Davao City. Davao Museum is open every day except on Sundays for visitors who wish to know more of the cultural heritage and arts of the city. The museum is a two-storey building. The location of Davao Museum is about 12 kilometers away from the center of Davao and is near Davao International Airport.

Davao Museum is mainly devoted to show the different cultural tribes and other facts and information about the people of Davao and the whole region. The bottom floor of the museum showcased Davao’s timeline. The timeline started from Davao’s earliest existence as a huge piece of molten rock and ends up on the events of the 20th century. It is pretty interesting and fascinating.

The main gallery of Davao Museum has various collections of beautiful tribal artifacts such as local costumes, handicrafts, tribal art, jars, looms, and jewelry. Ancient jars called the Martaban jars can also be seen in the museum. Davao Museum has a gallery that is full of sculptures, paintings, and ceramics. Ancient musical instruments of the early tribes in Davao are also shown.

Davao Museum is also considered as a private museum because it contains collections that are ethnographical and archaeological that relates to the region of Southern Mindanao. Many personal memorabilia are also found in Davao Museum that came from Davao’s first generation of pioneers.

Davao Museum is among the famous museums that are present in the Philippines. The rich collections of Davao Museum will take you back in time and there you will be able to fully understand the soul of Davao City.

After touring Davao Museum, you can find a souvenir shop within the vicinity of the museum where souvenir items are sold like native crafts made by the tribes of Davao.

http://www.davaocityhotel.com/sightseeing/davao-museum-displaying-davaos-rich-heritage/

Amazingly Davao!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:12 AM

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:13 AM

post naman kayo ng mga pix ng bars natin sa Davao........Afaik, tayo ang may pinakamaraming tambayan in Mindanao!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:16 AM

Correct me if im wrong...but tayo lang ba ang may condo projects in the island?

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 09:16 AM

naa pa ...

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6830/mabuhaymagazinecoveruq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

nice

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 10:08 AM

Bangs with a sexy twist
By Jerry Donato
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

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We hardly saw her face on ABS-CBN‘s now defunct youth-oriented show Gokada Go because literally a bangs covered her mien and beauty.

It’s not surprising why her screen name is Bangs. It was also the name of her fun-loving, carefree character on the show.

For the action soap Palos, which airs weeknights on Primetime Bida and stars Jake Cuenca in the title role, Valerie “Bangs” Garcia recently trimmed that excess locks to reveal the edgier, sexier side of her. Bangs has now a face that deserves a second look.

“It‘s part of the plan to still use my name Bangs so people will know that I’m the Bangs they used to see on Gokada Go,” offers the Davaoeña beauty whose ticket to local tinseltown was through the CloseUp reality search. “However, it has been discussed to change it to Valerie in the future.” If that happens, there will be two Valeries in the fence of ABS-CBN. The other one — and also the first one — is Valerie Concepcion. Since everything is coming up roses to the young actress, Bangs’ screen name is not her concern at the moment.

Playing Jake’s aggressive, charismatic co-agent named Silvia is the career change Bangs has been waiting for all these years. She hopes to make a dent on mainstream TV viewing via her character.

“Women of Palos will not be just decorations for the show,” clarifies Bangs of the roles to be played by Jake and Cesar Montano’s leading ladies on the action-packed teleserye. “They are independent and have a mind of their own. They will fight when the circumstances call for it. Palos will show more what women are and can do. We also have major action scenes. They may appear sexy but can be looked up to as models.”

Bangs is really in for some intense action and fights on Palos. This can be seen in the sequences shot in Macau recently. Like Jake, she has shown some wushu and martial arts moves in the scenes showcasing the beauty of Barra and A-Ma Temples and Coloane.

In the tradition of James Bond beauties like Sophie Marceau, Sophia Loren, Halle Berry and Denise Richards, Bangs will also show her soft and romantic side as her character Silvia falls for the hunk of a man, Giancarlo (Jake). She has a kissing scene with Jake.

“I’m comfortable with it,” says Bangs of her role that requires her to sport leather, skinny outfits which show some skin and flatter her shape. “I’m overwhelmed to get the role because playing Silvia is a big change from what I did for Gokada Go. I prepared for it and I made adjustments. In the long run, I want to get into drama and comedy.”

Also fighting for the attention of Jake or Cesar or the other men of Palos are Sunshine Cruz as Grazella, the doting mother of Giancarlo; Jodi Santamaria, agency’s top inventor Carmela; Roxanne Guinoo, the orphan Anna; Wendy Valdez, the innocent Nicolla; Regine Angeles, the fashion-forward Paola; and Carla Humphries, Fabio’s childhood friend.

Also in the cast are Gloria Romero, Bernard Bonin, Jomari Yllana, Dennis Padilla, Red Ford White, Vandolph, Julia Barretto, Jay-R Siaboc and Ron Morales.

With the way her career is going, it seems that Bangs is being groomed to be the next big thing among new Kapamilya female stars. Can she live up to the expectations?

“I will try my best and pray,” replies Bangs.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Entertainment&p=49&type=2&sec=31&aid=20080129126

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 10:17 AM

:banana::banana::banana:

World-class property rising in IGaCos soon

LANDCO Pacific, Corp. recently signed a partnership agreement with ANFLOCOR, owner of Davao’s premier destination- Pearl Farm Beach Resort, to develop another best-in-class seaside leisure community development in Samal Island.

The coastal development, envisioned to be the center of leisure, tourism and social activity in the region, will be offering a mixed use of seaside commercial and residential enclave. This upscale district will enjoy its own private beach offering breathtaking views of Davao Gulf and Davao City.

A short 10-minute ferry ride from Davao City will take you to this soon-to-rise exciting destination. It is now a matter of visiting or living in the lap of luxury.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19028

WawaY[625]

January 30th, 2008, 10:20 AM

^^ wow great news..so 3 big time developments sa samal ngayon

Holiday Ocean View (na may expo ngayon sa SM), Kembali and now this Floirendo-LANDCO project

hmmm so tinotoo talaga ng mga floirendo ang pag diversify ng business nila thru tie ups with big companies

Peng Hok

January 30th, 2008, 10:21 AM

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Iberian chicken … it’s worth the wait!
By MARILYN C. ROQUE Published : 2008-01-22

Chicken has always been the favorite of Filipino families who take lunch or dinner out. This is true especially on weekends when we have to go to Sunday service or mass and there is no one to cook a special meal for the whole family.

So common are the chicken and other recipes at food outlets that our taste buds just won’t take anymore of the very familiar chicken or pasta dishes served at the counter. These past few days, friends of ours have been talking about a recently opened eatery and discovered that it is at PEPPER & PEPPERS that IBERIAN CHICKEN is served. It is the answer to the long search for that oh, so yummy whole chicken cooked in lots of olive oil and spices!

Michael Sy, who owns PEPPER & PEPPERS says around five hundred of this IBERIAN CHICKEN have already been served in less than two months since they opened their eatery to customers and friends who keep coming back. We were fortunate to have tasted the specialty of the house which was a recipe handed down by Michael’s mother-in-law to his wife, Bunny.

Last Tuesday, January 15, the Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP), Davao Chapter decided to have lunch at the restaurant since there was no chance to hold a Christmas party in December due to the hectic schedule. We feasted on the Spicy Portuguese Pasta, the Garden Fresh Vegetable Salad tossed in Italian dressing and the Classic Bolognese with meatballs. And of course, the IBERIAN CHICKEN! For dessert there is a choice of Chocolate Walnut cake, Crema de Fruta, and Fudge a la Mode.

“There is pressure on us to open even on Sundays” says Michael Sy. Churchgoers from nearby Assumption Church and other nearby churches around Jacinto Extension have been asking when they can enjoy their Sunday meals at PEPPER & PEPPERS.

The other meat favorites are the Charbroiled spare ribs, and pork chops. Michael’s partner, Carlo Alba was around to see that the SCOOP officers and members would really be satisfied with the meal, the service and the place. And they wanted to make sure that other friends knew what time they opened for the day. That’s 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. And because the specialty of the house is ordered two hours ahead of the intended meal, Michael gave their phone number. It’s 303 5955.

Why Pepper & Peppers? That’s because recipes don’t really taste as good when we don’t use pepper. Peppers, because there are so many varieties of this particular spice that is used to enhance the taste of food. But don’t be misled, the food is not really that hot! It’s worth trying and the IBERIAN CHICKEN is worth the waiting!

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18986

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 10:23 AM

Peng Hok

January 30th, 2008, 10:28 AM

^^
Yati ka Ambie!

Dili ni OT kay naa man koy qualifying sentence! Tinuod, nabasa nako to sa newspaper. I was supposed to text you, pero nagtipid na ko sa akoang cellphone nga gastos! :D

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 10:28 AM

:okay:

Seats for salesladies now a city ordinance

By janice on Jan 30, 2008 in News

THE ordinance requiring employers to provide seats for their female employees unanimously passed third and final reading during Tuesday’s regular session of the Davao City council.

Authored by Councilor Edgar Ibuyan, chair of the City Council committee on labor and employment opportunities, the law is aimed at preserving the health of women, particularly salesladies who are required to stand all day.

The measure was thought of as studies showed that standing for long hours has an impact on the health of women especially in childbearing and cardiovascular concerns.

Passage of the ordinance, which was calendared for third and final reading during last week’s session, was deferred, as the amendments raised by Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad during its second reading were not incorporated into the final copy. Trinidad wanted the definition of female worker/employee as that in the Labor Code to be adapted.

Ibuyan said the incident is a lesson not only for him but to all legislators — to check the print after the second reading to make sure the necessary amendments have been incorporated. This will not only ensure quality of work but is also a time-saver.By Grace L. Plata

http://mindanao.wowphilippines.com/davao/2008/01/30/seats-for-salesladies-now-a-city-ordinance/

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 10:35 AM

^^ etong akin old model lang kasi......

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:colgate:

oi katkat tayo tsikot mo para ma binyagan :colgate: , speaking of cars....

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
LTO: City's traffic lights have reduced accidents
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE implementation of the first phase of the multi-million-peso traffic signalization project in the major thoroughfares of Davao City has made traffic flow smoother and have lessened vehicular accidents, Land Transportation Office (LTO)-Southern Mindanao chief Gomer Dy said.

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However, Dy proposed that there should still be traffic enforcers who would man the intersections, as there are still some drivers who beat the red light.

The traffic signalization project of the city has been implemented for more than a year already.

But some portions of the project have been put on hold due to the collapse of the Governor Generoso Bridge I in April 2007.

The City Government has now entered the second phase of the project, which would include intersections in the inner portions of the streets and even in the suburban areas of the city.

The first phase was concentrated on the urban areas of the city, especially in the city proper.

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 10:36 AM

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 10:50 AM

The best restaurants in Mindanao are located in Davao!
you got it right!!

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 10:51 AM

blast from the past, so we may understand our city more.

Glimpses of old Davao
By Stella A. Estremera, 2006/03/14

THROUGH the years, hit topics by any columnists would be something that touched on Davao City, pre-mall era.

Those days in the arcades and the pre-school opening shopping for shoes in Milanes in the Aldevinco Shopping Center for the reliable, and child-proof Gregg shoes (shoes so durable, you'd be wearing it until you graduate in elementary), while hoping mom is rich enough for an ice cream sundae, banana split or peach melba and cheese roll from Goody-goody Kiosk just across the corridor, or in Shoeland or Good Earth Emporium both along San Pedro Street for the cheaper but definitely less durable black Spartan shoes that will last for less than one school year.

And then it's a quick trip to Alan's Commercial or Mindanao Education for school items like that atrocious dark brown Golden Gate or drab green Silver Swan notebooks, Mongol pencils, and wax paper (if mom is on a tight budget) or plastic cover (if mom is feeling generous) to cover the notebooks with.

Shopping takes on an upturn just before Christmas, when Christmas parties in school require you to wear something new. This type of shopping will bring you to Borgaily's still along San Pedro Street for a Collezione or Lacoste and a Matchbox toy or A&M along Bolton Street, way before it became that three-storey structure along Rizal Street for really good imported items and more Matchbox toys.

Those were the days when the most envied classmate is the one who has a "Dymo", that thingamajig that you can spell out names with on a hard plastic tape that you use to label your bags, notebooks, and pencil cases; and a set of Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books. The status symbols of our childhood...

But, way, way before these are even more poignant memories of Davao put to print by two Davao historians and favorite story-tellers, Ernie Corsino who wrote "Davao History" in 1998 and Rogelio "Noning" Lizada who wrote the "Sang-awun sa Dabaw (Once Upon a Time in Davao) in 2002, and the important details that sometimes are glossed over by story-telling are preserved by Gloria P. Dabbay, who wrote "Davao City: Its History and Progress".

In their books we get to know the quaint Davao complete with dates and periods when these glimpses happened, unlike our vague mixed up memories of childhood.

As quoted in Corsino's book, C.D. Cowles in the "Report of the Commanding Officer, Davao" contained in "Report of the War Department", Vol. 9, 538-553, in 1902 wrote, "The twon is well laid-out, with long avenues bordered with palms. There is a good-size church, attached to which is a convento in good repair, capable of containing 125 men. The local barracks is in bad condition (no floor and needs a new roof), nad has space for about 40 men. The two school buildings are dilapidated. The tribunal is commodious; could contain 75 men if flooring were mended, new roofs made, and after a thorough polishing. There is also a government house which could contain 40 men if the building should be thoroughly renovated.

"Some of the private houses are neat and well-built. The health of the community is said to be good. The water is obtained from the Davao River. The staple in the vicinity is hemp; there is sufficient cattle in the immediate vicinity to supply a small garrison, but not enough for export (price about 4 cents per pound on the hoof). The townspeople appear to desire the advent of American troops. They desire to know if there would be a monthly steamer and if it would be possible to obtain a Jesuit priest and named their former pastor, Padre Mateo Gisbert, as the one more desirable."

That was Davao soon after the Americans took over from the Spaniards. It has been a story of growth and development since then, long years filled with memories and snippets that only bring smiles upon those who remember.

Not known to many, Dabawenyos, Davao is the first Charter City under the Commonwealth Regime.

Davao City was once part of this vast chunk of land known as the Davao Province -- now composed of the provinces of Davao del Sur, Norte, Oriental and Compostela Valley.

It was on March 16, 1936 when then Assemblyman Romulado C. Quimpo sponsored a bill in Congress making Davao a chartered city.

The bill was signed into law by then President Manuel L. Quezon on October 16, 1936 under Commonwealth Act No. 51 or the Charter of the City of Davao.

The city was formally inaugurated on March 1, 1937, almost one year after the bill was sponsored.

"The motive of the creation of the City of Davao was the presence in Davao and Guianga of many Japanese nationas. It was then feared that through elections, the Japanese would be in a portion to control Davao and Guianga," Corsino quoted from Jose Ralston Hayden's "The Philippines: A study in national development" (New York: Macmillian & Co., 1955).

Just after the Americans arrived in Davao in 1899, and way before the city was chartered, there was no formal school to speka of as mission school of the Spanish era have been abandoned.

"A common picture of that period depicts a khaki-clad soldier and a young boy sitting on the grass and poring over an illustrated magazine or pamphlet," Corsino wrote.

The soldier would be pointing at a picture and pronounce the name of the object there.

"This was how education began, with off-duty soldiers having friendly session with their pupils. After a while, American soldiers started teaching adults, too," Corsino continued.

But like all centers of development, schools soon flourished, first being government-funded schools.

The first private school hereabouts was the predecessor of the University of Immaculate Conception run by the Religious of the Virgin Mary called Colegio de San Pedro. Its medium of instruction then was Spanish.

It was renamed St. Peter's School for Girls and then two decades later was again renamed Immaculate Conception Institute.

In 1924, the Chinese community put up their own school for the children -- the Davao Chinese School, which first offered primary education with instructions in both Chinese and English.

It was a decade hence when the predecessor of Ateneo de Davao University came into being -- the St. Peter's School for Boys in 1934. This school was conducted by the Jesuit fathers.

The start of the day would be met marked by children on their way to school, Lizada wrote.

"The Davao Light Power Plant blew its siren to announce the start of work. Students of different schools appeared on the streets. Prominent among all were the Japanese students because the boys' head were clean shaven and they wore red caps."

Other distinguishing marks: the Chinese school students were in green skit and white blouses, the Immaculate Conception would be in pink skirts and white blouses, the St. Peter's School for Boys would be in khaki pants and white shirt, while public school students would be in any attire but "occasionally brought garden tools like sickle for gardening."

Noontime in the mid-1930s was very quiet, the street almost deserted.

At around 2 p.m. of a regular day in Davao, Lizada wrote, "In several houses women while away the afternoon playing Pangigue or Landay using Spanish cards with characters like 'Sata de Bastus Spada' or Oros with Alas or ace as the highest card. The men are in the room taking a nap, 'naga pasuka' (a famous Dinabaw term meaning having his scalp scratched or tinkered with slowly till he falls asleep)."

Merienda would be prepared by 3 p.m. and people would then start to leave for the "Paseo" (walk in the park or around town).

Lizada went on to describe how people dress in the 1930s, clothes that distinguished them according to their classes.

"People wearing coats and ties were either professionals or were engaged in white-collared jobs; people wearing 'maong' or denims were laborers, as 'haguteros' or abaca fiber strippers used maong; people wearing rubber shoes belonged to the lower income bracket, as people in the upper income level always put on leather shoes; people sporting two holstered revolvers with bullet belts strapped around their waist were out of town visiting landowners; people wearing buri hats were tenants as landlords wore stetson hats; women wearing kimonas in the markets were Tagalas; women wearing wrapped around patadyongs were most likely Muslims."

Today, the closest we can relate to this description of the people moving around in the city is the one that describes "people sporting two holstered revolvers".

Just a few years ago, this was in the form of vicious-looking people going around in huge pick-up trucks following an equally huge dark-tinted, dark colored SUV.

Since City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte banned those armed men careening all over the city streets in their SUVs, trying so hard to catch up with the dark tinted SUV in front of them, presumably their "amo" from out of town, now only the careening, speeding SUVs and the vicious-looking but unarmed men seated on the rear part of an pick-up truck.

The long-time Dabawenyos can be recognized by the way they talk, or mangled the Tagalog and Visayan dialects, while new arrivals from Manila are distinguished by Manileño twang that a lot of the soft-spoken Dabawenyos find offensive to the ear. The other Visayans, they're barely recognizable until they use words like "pachada" and "nindot", words not used by your Davao Bisaya who will always refer to anything that's beautiful -- whether animate, animate, human or whatever -- as "gwapo". Otherwise, only the guys in the SUVs are distinguishable...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/03/14/feat/glimpses.of.old.davao.html

Ibex

January 30th, 2008, 10:53 AM

^^

Share ko lang goys ha...

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Katkat ba? :lol:

Wow! Nice car sir Peng... break-in natin sa Kapatagan :lol:

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 10:56 AM

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 11:04 AM

^^providing seats for salesladies is a great relief since they always stand on their post for many hours! whew!!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:04 AM

i wish we can post na the rendering of the new condo project that would be built by DMCI sa bolton

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:06 AM

one thing ive noticed with the awards given to Davao City is this...they are from international institutions!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:08 AM

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this is nice!~

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 11:15 AM

post naman kayo ng mga pix ng bars natin sa Davao........Afaik, tayo ang may pinakamaraming tambayan in Mindanao!
what's Afaik?

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Maayong Buntag Mindanao launched new segments for Christmas
Mindanao Times

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

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

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

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

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

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

eto lang yata ang only morning show ng Mindanao aight?

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:19 AM

the upcoming Ayala mall would definitely change the Davao shopping experience!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:22 AM

Soon we would be adding Central Plaza Hotel Tower in the list :okay: and the other upcoming condotels by Filinvest

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:24 AM

as far as i know

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 11:32 AM

^^
Yup! I read this article while I was waiting for the release of my new car earlier today. Hehehehe :D

Share ko lang goys ha...

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/899/photo442db8.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4882/photo443jb9.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7645/photo444ep6.jpg

Katkat ba? :lol:

wow talagang sosyal si atty penghok.... ingit ako sa bagong mong car..... i want to buy a new one for myself as well, 4 months old na kasi yoong sa akin eh :lol: class talaga :cheers:

opinion lang: I think Davao is the biggest car market in Mindanao ... tutuo po ba?

oh eto katkat din ako....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2186912314_9c17b84dfb.jpg?v=0
este... mali,

eto pala :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/1694381287_c4f946c4ca.jpg?v=0

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:34 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/1694381287_c4f946c4ca.jpg?v=0

So this is you...... :) prepare for my wrath when u come back in Pinas! :D

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 11:37 AM

So this is you...... :) prepare for my wrath when u come back in Pinas! :D

whip me slowly po :lol: oh kuya tj, you're such a nice and unique personality!!! :hug: i'll look forward to meeting you :cheers:

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:39 AM

^^ :hug:

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 11:40 AM

^^uy! is this for real? hehe!!

gotta stop my malicious thinking!

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:41 AM

^^ oo...I love kuya neyoneyo na :D magpapakasal na kami bukas makalawa :D

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 11:43 AM

^^ oo...I love kuya neyoneyo na :D magpapakasal na kami bukas makalawa :D
I think your friendship (uhm is it really friendship) will blossom until the lifetime...

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 11:44 AM

^^ :lol: (oh i need that for tax-savings purposes :lol: )

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 11:46 AM

^^ :hilarious

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 12:26 PM

wow talagang sosyal si atty penghok.... ingit ako sa bagong mong car..... i want to buy a new one for myself as well, 4 months old na kasi yoong sa akin eh :lol: class talaga :cheers:

opinion lang: I think Davao is the biggest car market in Mindanao ... tutuo po ba?

oh eto katkat din ako....

eto pala :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/1694381287_c4f946c4ca.jpg?v=0

oi sa Ecoland ata yan kuya neyo tapos na pala ang Las Palmeras :colgate:

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9282/reco0162rs2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 12:39 PM

^^ :hilarious

you're laughing.... lagot ka.. we have same sex-marriages here :lol:

(question, meron na rin ba sa Davao? :lol: )

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Olala..... Samal

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/236/2226964409ee780d9cbase0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6296/222772782805a0806c3aom8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

flickr photos by Badit_Solis

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 12:54 PM

:cheers::cheers::cheers: i really like VM Sara and the bagito councilors they are concern w/ our environment ! 3 na mga BIG development companies ang ni reject nila Filinvest, DMCI in Shrine Hills and now Robinson's kudos who voted against it.

News Article
Another application for housing project pulled out of session

ANOTHER housing development project located in a protected area was pulled out in the agenda of the city council session yesterday following Acting Mayor Sara Duterte’s pronouncement against such developments.

Councilor Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling, chair of the committee on housing, rural, and urban development withdrew the re-application of Costa-Verde Subdivision in Barangay Bago Gallera, Talomo District that will be developed by Robinsons Homes, Incorporated.

The subdivision is a 15-hectare land in the barangay, considered to be a protected area and classified as a protected low density residential zone which only allows the building of 20 houses per hectare.

The developers wanted to reclassify it into a medium density residential zone which would permit 40-65 houses per hectare.

The application for reclassification was already denied last year but the Robinsons submitted a motion for reconsideration. It was calendared for first reading last November 27, 2007 and was supposed to be deliberated on second reading in the session last January 22.

Cabling said his committee will further review the reapplication in adherence to the policy statement of the acting mayor.

He said it is useless to push for the item after majority of the councilors also committed to support Duterte through an executive session called for last Tuesday at the height of the application of Filinvest housing project in Dumoy, Toril which also wanted the project to be reclassified as medium density residential zone.

He said another development project of Filinvest also in Dumoy and Bago Gallera involving 15 hectares would be shelved.

Cabling, however, noted that all projects were favorably recommended by the technical working group composed of the City Planning Development Office, City Engineering Office and other offices.

The technical working group, he said, evaluates whether a developer has a capability of using mitigating measures in building housing projects in protected areas.

He said the developers have been applying for conversion not for the sake of “profitability” but to make the houses “affordable” to buyers. He said in a low-density residential zone, the average size of lots is at 800 square meters.

Cabling said many buyers think these sizes are way too big and are too expensive. In medium-density residential zones, he said, the average lots are at 200 square meters.

He said it is better to allow “responsible developers” of developing protected areas since they could provide proper drainage system and sewerage system. Cabling said developers plan the configuration of the houses very well to avoid the contamination of water sources underneath.

He said developers secure permit even before starting the development unlike socialized housing projects which are “on-site” before they ask for the council’s approval.

Despite the denial of reclassifications, Cabling said developers will not be discouraged to construct houses in the city.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19033

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Zozobrado seeks attention on idle water supply project
By Grace L. Plata

DAVAO City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado on Tuesday requested concerned City Council committees to conduct hearings on a water service project that remains unused in Sitio Cebuda, Barangay Bago Oshiro, which was spearheaded by her late father, councilor Jesus Zozobrado.

The project was completed in 2007 but has remained unutilized.

In her privilege speech Tuesday, Zozobrado said it was in 2005 through a barangay resolution from Barangay Bago Oshiro officials that her late father allocated from his Annual Development Fund for the installation of main line water Pipes in Purok 5 of Sitio Cebuda.

The project was to benefit more than 120 residents in the area who have lived for more than thirty years without any access to a potable water system.

According to Zozobrado, when the project was almost completed in March 2007, the Bureau of Plants and Industries (BPI), through its head, Lorna Herradura, wrote a letter to the Office of the City Engineer and Davao City Water District (DCWD), asking them to stop the project construction.

"She claims that the area upon which the project traversed belongs to the Republic of the Philippines and under the administration of the BPI," Zozobrado said.

With this claim, DCWD allegedly refused to conduct the last stage of the project, which is the hydro testing, until and unless the issue raised by Herradura was addressed and resolved.

Zozobrado said attempts were made by the barangay officials of Bago oshiro to reach a win-win solution with the BPI, but Herradura stubbornly refused to compromise claiming that the installation of a main line water system will only encourage squatters to infiltrate BPI's property.

"Na-frustrate and mga barangay officials mao nang niadto sila kay (The barangay officials became frustrated and so they sought) Mayor Duterte for help and the mayor ordered the City Engineer's Office to look into the matter and not delay the implementation kay para sa mga tao man (because it's for the people)," Zozobrado said.

Zozobrado added that the City Council committee on energy, transportation and communication, chaired by Councilor Pilar Braga, conducted a hearing last March to discuss the matter.

He said in the committee hearing, attended by Herradura as representative of the BPI, that the barangay officials and the City Engineer's Office have agreed to come up with a compromise agreement to complete the project after it was found out that 90 percent of the project traversed a city road and only 10 percent has passed through the area claimed by the BPI.

After the hearing, DCWD conducted a hydro testing and the project was completed.

Contrary to her undertaking during the committee hearing, Zozobrado said, Herradura failed to attend the previously agreed meeting with the barangay officials and the residents. Instead, she sent a draft of a memorandum of agreement which contained terms and conditions highly detrimental not only to the residents but also that to that of the city.

"Naka-state sa MOA na kelangan mu-admit daw ang residents na squatters sila or mu-provide daw ug relocation site ang city (It's stated in the MOA that the residents admit they are squatters and that the city should provide relocation)," Zozobrado said.

Since the residents did not accept the MOA, BPI allegedly made sure that the water pipes could not be used nor enjoyed by the residents.

"Almost a year na nahuman ang project. Pangtayaon na lang ang water pipes, wala gihapon nagamit (It has been almost a year since the project was completed, the pipes will soon be rusty, but it has not been used). For one reason or another, DCWD will not open the pipes. Applications for connection filed by residents were turned down by DWCD," Zozobrado said.

What Zozobrado wants to know now is if the project did really encroach the alleged area of BPI, why then did the DCWD and the concerned agencies allow the said project to be programmed, awarded and implemented.

"When this project was proposed and submitted as part of the ADF of the late councilor in 2005, this was subject to a year-long study not only by DCWD, but also by concerned departments and agencies of the city. That is why implementation started only in 2006. During that period of time, why was the BPI factor, if it really exists, not considered?" Zozobrado asked.

"Sadly a belatedly sent one-page letter has turned a city-funded project into a proverbial while elephant," Zozobrado said.

As a response to Zozobrado's appeal, Floor Leader Bonifacio Militar to have the matter looked into by a joint hearing by the committees on rules, privileges and ordinances; energy, transportation and communication; and public works and highways.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/news/zozobrado.seeks.attention.on.idle.water.supply.project.html

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Davao tops anew tax collection in Mindanao
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

DAVAO Region posted the highest tax collection in Mindanao with a total of P1.077 billion during the third quarter of 2007, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has reported.

The region also topped the total collection in revenues during the second quarter of the same year.

Among the provinces in Mindanao, Davao del Sur has been identified to have the highest tax collection during the same period with a total collection of P202.66 million.

Among the six regions in Mindanao, to with: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9); Northern Mindanao (Region 10); Davao Region (Region 11); Soccsksargen (Region 12); Caraga (Region 13); and the Armm (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), Northern Mindanao posted the second highest revenue collection with P721.55 million during the period.

Northern Mindanao is composed of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental provinces.

Northern Mindanao is followed by Soccsksargen with a total tax collection of P440.23 million; Zamboanga Peninsula with P333.12 million; P296.03 million for Caraga; and P111.78 million for Armm.

During the second quarter of 2007, Davao Region also posted the highest tax collection with P1.79 billion.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/bus/davao.tops.anew.tax.collection.in.mindanao.html

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 12:58 PM

Oledan: Public threat
By Radzini Oledan
Slice of life

INCREASINGLY, city streets have become unsafe for pedestrians. Countless cases of accidents and even death continue to occur. The culprit -- careless driving and half-hearted implementation of road safety measures by both motorists and enforcers.

There are danger zones in the city, with public utility vehicles crazily trying to outdo the speed of the other. Couple this with some over speeding taxis and cars which look like they want to be in a racing event as one gets more than a high in adrenalin.

It's the lack of consciousness on safety that threatens us.

Too often, there's flagrant disregard of the safety of other road users, heavy noise or music, as the "uso-uso" PUJs on Davao City-Toril route are notorious of, overtaking, driving too close, texting while driving or driving under the influence of alcohol. In some cases, it may also be a failure of operators to have their vehicles checked, as what happened to the taxi we were riding last year, when it figured in an accident.

These momentary negligence and error of judgment sometimes cause irreparable and permanent damage to the victims.

There may be a need for strong public pressure for a more efficient implementation of road safety measures. Certainly, the public deserves it not only after an accident has happened.

There is also an urgent need for responsible agencies to evaluate traffic implementation and amend existing laws.

It would be worthwhile on the part of the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Traffic Management Center to coordinate well to ensure the safety of the riding public.

A bigger challenge lies.

It is to make these authorities responsive to the needs of the public. There is something wrong when authorities continued to be perceived as mulcting drivers rather than ensuring public safety.

The challenge is on our end to become more pro-active rather than turn a blind eye and wait for accidents to happen.

(Email comments to roledan@gmail.com.)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/oped/radzini.oledan.slice.of.life.html

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Rocking the New Year at Eden Nature Park
By Id Acaylar

SPENDING the New Year's Eve at Eden Nature Park was becoming a tradition for my children. Just after Christmas, they hounded me if indeed we were going to Eden for the annual holiday party.

I knew they were ecstatic of the Kiddie Carnival where they could have their faces painted, be awed by James Infiesto's magic tricks, play games and collect assorted prizes.

So we went and they had fun.

But Eden's New Year celebration was not only for kids. It was for everybody: all ages, all sexes and all walks of life. I rediscovered it as a convenient, lavish but practical package of cocktails, sumptuous dinner and nightlong entertainment.

Early comers had free lessons on ballroom dancing. Catholics like me had the chance to hear mass and fulfill our religious obligation.

And the partygoers could not ask for more. A serenade during dinner, games, table magic, raffles, rock 'n' roll music and dancing exhilarated everyone.

Despite staying on the side, I enjoyed listening to the nostalgic sounds of Souled Out Band, watching frolicking guests rocked the floor in gay abandon led by the dynamic Outcast dancers and hearing once more the euphoric countdown and the deafening hoots and toots of blowing horns as 2007 rolled away and the New Year came.

When the revelry started to flicker out, I saw families posed together in Roland Jumawan's studio booth for a souvenir portrait.

I was glad I had my photo with the kids and a sister taken earlier, a memento of a newly acquired family tradition.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/life/rocking.the.new.year.at.eden.nature.park.html

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:01 PM

Business Article
All it takes is political will
By Ms. Joji Ilagan Bian Published : 2008-01-22

I always take pride in saying that it is only in Davao where you can literally say that the environment is smoke free and the new year celebration is noise-free.

Two of the most successfully implemented local laws in the city of Davao are the banning of firecrackers and pyrotechnics and the banning of smoking in public places.

Passed in 2002, the Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance was an improvisation of a previous ordinance of the city which banned smoking in passenger vehicles plying the city route.

In this five-year old ordinance, the city government specifically identifies where the smoking is banned. These places include passenger vehicles in the city; accommodation and entertainment establishments like restaurants, bars, movie houses, hotels and places where people meet; government offices; parks and other places “controlled exclusively for public purposes by government agencies.”

The ordinance also specifically orders business establishments to set up their smoking zones which must be air-conditioned, at most about ¼ of the total accommodation area of the establishment, must have an exhaust fan, and must be separate from where smoking is prohibited.

FINES AND PUNISHMENTS

Under the ordinance, violators face the fine of between P500 to P2,000 or an imprisonment of between one to six months or both, depending on the discretion of the court.

Those establishments found violating the ordinance face the danger of being closed down.

This particular ordinance was passed even before the national government could implement its version, the Tobacco Regulations Act of 2003, better known as Republic Act 9211.

Despite the strong support of the citizenry , there were also many establishments and vendors who raised howl over the implementation of the ordinance citing the negative impact it will have on their businesses. Even the tourism groups were not supportive of the ordinance at first reasoning that this would discourage tourists from visiting the city.

The city government did not waver and after a time, the Dabawenyos appreciated the benefits of such ordinance and learned to live with it.

Several local government units in the country and in foreign countries have emulated the city by passing their own anti-smoking ordinances. In several discussion groups, the city earned praises from the other local government units who saw that its implementation was really intended to protect the welfare of the residents.

A QUIET NEW YEAR

Also passed in 2002, the Ordinance No. 060-02 is an ordinance that prohibits “the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices and such other similar devices and the exploding of firecrackers and other similar explosives within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City.”

The ordinance came about after Mayor Rodrigo Duterte realized that firecracker explosion during holidays, particularly during the Yuletide season, caused not only injuries on reckless residents but also on hapless individuals and that the fire crackers can even cause fire in so some instances. This prompted the mayor to ask the city council to eventually pass the ordinance complete with the penalty clause.

Under the provision, someone who commits the offense for the first time faces a P1,000 fine or an imprisonment of between 20 days to a month or both depending on the discretion of the court.

Second time offenders face a stiffer penalty of P3,000 fine or imprisonment of between one month to three months, or both. Recidivists, however, face a larger fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of between three to six months.

Since the passage of the ordinance, hospitals in the city have been free of injuries caused by firecracker explosion and that the Bureau of Fire Protection reported no fire due to pyrotechnics.

Last Yuletide season, however, about 100 city residents, most of them young boys, were arrested for firecracker blasts. The number was higher compared with the previous years since the start of the implementation of the ordinance in 2002.

The increase in number of arrested residents came about after Mayor Duterte dangled a P1,000 bounty for those who could identify anyone exploding firecrackers in their neighborhoods.

Last year, some local government units have expressed their desire to regulate firecracker explosions, some of them have even proposed of emulating the city by passing a similar law despite the opposition of some individuals who peddle these destructive explosives.

The city’s successes in these two and other ordinances have made it one of the most recognized local government units not just in the country but in the world.

All it really takes is strong and consistent political will and a constituency that respects the law.

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

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=18991

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:06 PM

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:13 PM

World-class property rising in IGaCos soon

LANDCO Pacific, Corp. recently signed a partnership agreement with ANFLOCOR, owner of Davao’s premier destination- Pearl Farm Beach Resort, to develop another best-in-class seaside leisure community development in Samal Island.

The coastal development, envisioned to be the center of leisure, tourism and social activity in the region, will be offering a mixed use of seaside commercial and residential enclave. This upscale district will enjoy its own private beach offering breathtaking views of Davao Gulf and Davao City.

A short 10-minute ferry ride from Davao City will take you to this soon-to-rise exciting destination. It is now a matter of visiting or living in the lap of luxury.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19028

I hope it will be designed again by Archt. F. Manosa just like Pearl Farm ,a Mindanaoan concept and a low impact environmental development :)

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organic trashbin in Pearl Farm

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Kani Bad

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paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:34 PM

blast from the past, so we may understand our city more.

Glimpses of old Davao
By Stella A. Estremera, 2006/03/14

Merienda would be prepared by 3 p.m. and people would then start to leave for the "Paseo" (walk in the park or around town).

i think the old families have this ritual until now. my mom would usually have this when we were growning up. ako pud, have always this urge to have something at 3pm. gianad mi sa akong mama with even a midnight snack. maayo na lang nga di ko tambok.:lol:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:35 PM

Not fond of hopia either, unless it is from Eng Bee Tin! Whenever I'm in Manila, I see to it na makakapunta ako sa Binondo para mag horde ng hopia and other stuff from Eng Bee Tin. Sana they will open an outlet here in Davao. :lol:

either way, huge fan ka gihapon altho naa kay brand loyalty.:lol:

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:36 PM

i think the old families have this ritual until now. my mom would usually have this when we were growning up. ako pud, have always this urge to have something at 3pm. gianad mi sa akong mama with even a midnight snack. maayo na lang nga di ko tambok.:lol:

urged diay hehe gikan sa mga espanyol ng rituala na! :D

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:38 PM

urged diay hehe gikan sa mga espanyol ng rituala na! :D

ahem. ahora es?:lol:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:40 PM

Neda sees growth in BPO industry
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

THE top official of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) in Southern Mindanao said investments in the business process outsourcing (BPO) are seen to rise this year due to the reduced economic activities in the United States.

"Because of the recession na nangyayari sa US, BPO industry in the Philippines is expected to rise. Ganun naman talaga, whatever loss of the US would be the gain of the Philippines," said Nicasio Angelo Agustin, Neda Southern Mindanao regional director and vice-chair of the Regional Development Council (RDC).

"I believe that the performance of our BPO industry this year would be better. The conduct of BPO-related businesses will be very costly in the US, we have a cheaper labor cost here kaya lalakas tayo," Agustin added.

Agustin, on the other hand, said that the services sector in Davao Region, which included the BPO industry, remained to be the main factor to boost the region's economic performance last year.

At the same time, he said investment trend in the region gears toward an upward direction.

"We should also watch out for the investments in the construction sector, it is expected to rise this year. Last year kasi medyo bumaba," Agustin said.

Agustin said Neda-Southern Mindanao is still finalizing the economic situation report in the region.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/bus/neda.sees.growth.in.bpo.industry.html

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:40 PM

^^ kwento ng tatay ko which is the bro of Gloria Dabbay, ang hapon diay sa una naay halo-halo brown monggo , crushed iced and Leberty :lol:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:43 PM

amo, depende kung unsay matripan. sa mati sa usually local snacks (biko, etc). i had one aunt (rip) who was really good at it. sa dabaw na lang ko nakatilaw og bugnaw nga koks uban sa biskit.:lol:

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:43 PM

Kani Bad gihapon

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paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:44 PM

^^ naa part sa govgen and tarragona ing-ani.

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:46 PM

Councilors pitch in to award para-athlete
By Grace L. Plata

A DIFFERENTLY-abled athlete was awarded a cash gift by members of the Davao City council Tuesday for bagging three bronze medals in table tennis during the recently concluded Asean Paragames in Thailand.

Smith Billy Cartera was given P48,000 which came from the council members' own pockets. The biggest contribution was that of Councilor Paolo Duterte who gave P30,000.

Cartera, a computer-engineering student of the Holy Cross of Davao College, trains at the Our Lady of Victory Training Center in Sasa.

The Asean Paragames is a biannual multi-sport event held after ever Southeast Asian games for athletes with physical disabilities. The games are participated by 11 countries located in Southeast Asia, The games, patterned after the Paralympics, includes mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsy.

The 4th Asean Paragames was held Janunary 20-24, 2008 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/30/sports/councilors.pitch.in.to.award.para.athlete.html

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:46 PM

amo, depende kung unsay matripan. sa mati sa usually local snacks (biko, etc). i had one aunt (rip) who was really good at it. sa dabaw na lang ko nakatilaw og bugnaw nga koks uban sa biskit.:lol:

pero kanang biko ug ube perteng lisuda ug kapuya lutoon sige lang ukay :lol: mao ng usahay ma luoy ko sa naghimo kay mo abot pila ka oras pero ang pag kaon di abtan ug 15 minutos :lol:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:48 PM

ingon ka lagi nga humang pani-odto, sugod luto dayon para sa meryenda.:lol:

DexterTexter

January 30th, 2008, 01:55 PM

^^ tagai ko ana beh! :) Musta na po mga goys and goyettes. Mwah!

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 01:57 PM

i can remember that we waited for the bibinka pedler at ca. 4 pm while watching sesame street (alternatively, we would eat pritong saging kung di na kaabot ang bibingka pedler sa among area :lol: ) :cheers:

i think the old families have this ritual until now. my mom would usually have this when we were growning up. ako pud, have always this urge to have something at 3pm. gianad mi sa akong mama with even a midnight snack. maayo na lang nga di ko tambok.:lol:

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:57 PM

^^ ang lami daw anang biko ug ube paul kanag singot na ni tulo sa pag ukay :lol:

astig ng mga kotse sa Davao ....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2186912314_9c17b84dfb.jpg?v=0

kini kay kina man daw ni bi?

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neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 01:59 PM

silver ed... wow! high end ni sa una :cheers:

^^ ang lami daw anang biko ug ube paul kanag singot na ni tulo sa pag ukay :lol:

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3954/pb120216qe9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 01:59 PM

^^ whereis na sya?

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 01:59 PM

^^ tagai ko ana beh! :) Musta na po mga goys and goyettes. Mwah!

halo2 atty. Dex oi dayon mi sa Camp Sabros karong Feb. 16 -17 @ 2 pm for more info go to amul-amul thread :)

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:04 PM

^^ whereis na sya?

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/82/1000485xyqn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dara tag-iya ana :colgate:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 02:05 PM

halo2 atty. Dex oi dayon mi sa Camp Sabros karong Feb. 16 -17 @ 2 pm for more info go to amul-amul thread :)

unsay sakyan ninyo, yaris ni peng hok?:lol:

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:08 PM

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 02:13 PM

^^ mao pud unta ng akong gustong ingnon, kaso kalimot ko sa pangalan.:lol:

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 02:22 PM

you're laughing.... lagot ka.. we have same sex-marriages here :lol:

(question, meron na rin ba sa Davao? :lol: )
hala! tininuod na jud ni! haha!!

anyway, about the Las Palmeras apartments, la lang! the painting is like 20% complete...

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:24 PM

^^ basta murag duol sa dinukdok dudok :colgate: kato pud saging na parisan ug ginamos lami kaayo !

Paradise Island...

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1120/dsc03573na8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

kuya neyo dapat pala dito tayo nag pa hilot refreshing kaayo :colgate:

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 02:26 PM

@neyoneyo.... are you there?? yoohoo!!

Il Tenore

January 30th, 2008, 02:28 PM

the upcoming Ayala mall would definitely change the Davao shopping experience!
correct indeed!! and I will be a regular customer....

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:33 PM

I like tikoy w/ linga :)

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 02:44 PM

lami ng saging na dukdukon tapos naay lubi unsa tawag ana?

ay sus, bayo-bayo diay ang ngalan. suko ako papa anang bayo-bayo, kagwapo na daw sa nawong sa saging nganong bayohon pa daw. :lol:

Ibex

January 30th, 2008, 02:45 PM

Davao, Cebu dominate ‘Mamang Pulis’ shootfest
By Nimrod Nl Quiñones

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Top Officials of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 and the elements of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) topped the Chief Philippine National Police “Mamang Pulis” Cup held over the weekend at the Cebu Pistol and Rifle Association range in Lapu-Lapu City.

Chief Supt. Lino Calingasan of PRO-11 was champion in the Star ranked competition with CSupt Ireno Bacolod, director of the CSG taking the first runner-up honors while PRO-7 director CSupt. Ronald Roderos took third place.

In the competition for the Inspector - Sr. Supt. Level, Supt. Ronald de la Rosa of PRO-11 won the title for the standard class with Sr. Supt. Jose Gentiles of the National Headquarters taking second place and third place went to Supt. Jaysen de Guzman of Finance.

Sr. Insp. Sarajean Recla led a sweep by the CCPO as she ruled the revolver category. Second place went to Sr. Insp. Lourdes Ingente and third placer was Insp. Pedro Quevedo.

Sr. Insp. Lito Patay of PRO-11 topped the production category with Sr. Insp. David Señor of CCPO finishing second and Sr. Supt. Emelito Sarmiento of NHQ was third.

In the PO1 to SPO4 division, the CCPO swept all but one of the top prizes in all categories.

SPO1 Lyndon Solatorio topped the Standard class with PO3 Dennis Hernandez and SPO1 Adonis Dumpit taking second and third places.
SPO1 Renante Cabasag won the revolver class followed by SPO1 Christopher Panes and PO3 Amando Bañoc.

PO2 Joseph Ruiz of the CIDG broke the CCPO stranglehold of the competition as he topped the production class. Second place however went to CCPO’s SPO1 Dionisio Baylosis while his teammate PO3 Conrado Alega was third.

In the policewomen matches, PO3 Fe Altuibar of CCPO won the standard class while PO2 Jerybel Lerio also of CCPO was second.
Sr. Insp. Sarajean Recla topped the revolver division with SPO1 Albe Codilla also of CCPO as second.

Sr. Insp. Grace Tamayo of CSG topped the production class with Insp. Ma. Theresa Macatangay of PRO-7 was second.

PRO-7 led by CSupt Roderos won the title for the Regional/NSU teams event followed by the Civil Security Group led by CSupt. Bacolod while third place went to PRO-11 led by CSupt. Calingasan.

In the competition for provincial and city teams, CCPO team 1 led by Sr. Supt. Patrocinio Comendador won the title with the Cebu Provincial Police Office led by Sr. Supt. Carmelo Valmoria.

CCPO team 2 led by Sr. Insp. Recla won the title for the revolver event with CCPO-4 led by Insp. Ingente was the runner-up.

The CCPO-JTC team headed by Chief Insp. Arnel Banzon won the production class with CCPO-3 of Sr. Insp. Señor was second and the NOPPO led by Sr. Supt. Ramon Buenafe was third.

Chief Insp. Virgilio Pascua of PRO-11 topped the shotgun event with Raul Tolentino as the best among the civilians.

The rifle class champion was Supt. Mike Dubria with Wilfredo anglo coming out as the best among the civilians.

Troy Tan of the Bureau of Customs was the standard class champion for government employees and retirees as Maj. Rudy Marcelo (Ret.) topped the production class.

Stephen Hinojales won the open class title for the civilians with Cesar Ting finishing second.

The standard single stock crown went to Steve Lim followed by Brite See and Filiomino Lim, Jr.

Armscor’s Sandino Cinco ruled the Standard Hi-Cap class with Chad Folger finishing second and third placer was Raul Tolentino.

Atty. Ismael Trinidad was best for the revolver category.

Wilfredo Anglo won the production class crown followed by Daniel Torrevillas on second and Fernando Gonzaga on third.

In the individual event, Salde TanUnKheng topped the junior’s class with
Marlene Effelberger winning the ladies category. Rey Ganaban was best among the seniors and Joe Morales topped the super seniors level.

dinabaw

January 30th, 2008, 02:55 PM

The Next Runway Icon in Davao ...

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/4595/img9865ak8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

photo by KatMercado

Ibex

January 30th, 2008, 03:10 PM

eto lang yata ang only morning show ng Mindanao aight?

^^ Dalawa na TJ GMA's "Una Ka Bai "... same time slot & format.

Una Ka Bai: Morning show that makes a difference

GMA-7 finally comes out with a morning show that will surely make Dabawenyos' morning viewing more exciting, informative, and funnier.

Dubbed as "Una Ka Bai," it will be a 30-minute de-chained portion of Unang Hirit, most likely to replace the "Unang Bugso" segment.

Starting on October 8, "Una Ka Bai" will be aired from 6-6:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday.

The show's concept is to package its hosts -- young and energetic Derf Maiz, correspondent of Testigo and the "Lider ng tropa"; Sarah Hilomen, 5th placer in the "May Trabaho Ka!" search of QTV and the Manila Bulletin correspondent; Mary Ken "MK" Sobrecarey, Ponds endorser and a ramp and commercial model -- as "barkada" who will make early morning viewing fun while at the same time informative.

With their experience in field, expect the news segment as an integral element of the show.

Program Segments:

* "Una sa Balita" (3-5 minutes)
-- Headlines for the day (top stories published in he day's issues of both local or national newspapers with local impact);

* "CPR -- Crime, Police & Rescue stories"

* "Showbiz ni Bai" -- Balitang Showbiz (local and abroad)

* "Sa Tinuod Lang, Bai" (6-8 minutes) -- Live Discussion on the hottest issue of the day/week; 1 or 2 guest speakers/experts will be invited to discuss the topic where hosts will be asking the questions and moderate the discussion.
This segment aims to enjoin viewers to share in the discussion by texting in or calling in their questions and opinions.

The last segment will be different everyday of the week tackling various subjects and topics for three minutes.

* Mondays: Kalusugan Korner (Healthy Lifestyle Tips or Medical Updates)

* Tuesdays: Kaya nato ni Bai! (Self-help, business tips)

* Wednesdays: Kikay Squad (Fashion/Trends)

* Thursdays: Pang-Sports Pud! (local or foreign)

* Fridays: Unsaon ni Bai? (Home Care, Agri or Cooking how to's)

The segments will be divided by informative bumpers containing the following information:

* Price Watch: price of prime commodities such as rice, meats, sugar, vegetables

* Weather Update: in the city centers around the region

* Traffic Update: selected areas in the city (using the mobile eye or 3G phones)

* Una sa Trabaho (Job prospects)

* Kapuso Kraze (giveaways for those found to have Kapuso stickers on their cars, stores, etc.)

* Txt Wiz 4 D Day -- 2 P100 pasaloads for best text received during the day;

* Certified Party Animal (CPA) -- roundup of bars, restaurants, schools and other party places for party/happenings.

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 03:21 PM

^^ that's the word bayo-bayo... lami na kaunan labi na kung ma-LBM ka hahahahahahah :lol:

@neyoneyo.... are you there?? yoohoo!!

yes po!!! just busy with my work (i'm still in the office :lol: ) what can I do for you sir?

if you mean in the pics. hahahahahahah ... mas gusto ko closed room :lol:

davaoeagle

January 30th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Another big one for THE Paradise on Earth!!... :applause: :applause:

:banana::banana::banana:

World-class property rising in IGaCos soon

LANDCO Pacific, Corp. recently signed a partnership agreement with ANFLOCOR, owner of Davao’s premier destination- Pearl Farm Beach Resort, to develop another best-in-class seaside leisure community development in Samal Island.

The coastal development, envisioned to be the center of leisure, tourism and social activity in the region, will be offering a mixed use of seaside commercial and residential enclave. This upscale district will enjoy its own private beach offering breathtaking views of Davao Gulf and Davao City.

A short 10-minute ferry ride from Davao City will take you to this soon-to-rise exciting destination. It is now a matter of visiting or living in the lap of luxury.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19028

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 05:59 PM

^^ yan po ba ang cove? thing :) or are we talking of another project here :banana:

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 06:01 PM

sabi ko naman sayo, hindi akio nagpapahilot sa mga ebotsch!!! :cheers: i'm driving home now.... brb :runaway:

Paradise Island...

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1120/dsc03573na8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

kuya neyo dapat pala dito tayo nag pa hilot refreshing kaayo :colgate:

WawaY[625]

January 30th, 2008, 06:01 PM

bago ata to kuya neyo

davaoeagle

January 30th, 2008, 06:01 PM

^

That's absolutely another development...isn't it nice?

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 06:02 PM

wow..... i just hope they'll start building the bridge na!!!! :master:

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 06:06 PM

^^ yan po ba ang cove? thing :) or are we talking of another project here :banana:

Another project! :okay: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

WawaY[625]

January 30th, 2008, 06:36 PM

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Body to draft 10-year plan for ICT
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

THE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) announced that the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Task Force in Davao City would draft a 10-year plan for ICT development.

Simeon Marfori, DCCCII president, said in Wednesday's edition of the Club 888 press forum at the Marco Polo Davao that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has already signed a memorandum ordering the ICT Task Force to start working on the ICT development plan.

"The creation of the 10-year plan will rationalize the resources that we have, magiging maayos at maganda if we will have a development plan for the ICT. We are asking something like this before and hopefully, it will be completed as soon as possible," Marfori said in an interview, adding that he has no idea how long will it take for the ICT Task Force to complete the conceptualization of the plan.

Marfori said the ICT Task Force is composed of some members of the City Council, representatives from the regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC), and from the private sector such as the DCCCII and the ICT Davao Inc.

Marfori considers the ICT industry as one of his key priorities aside from the agriculture and tourism sectors which the chamber will give focus to this year.

"ICT is the fastest growing sector in Davao. We will continue what we have started to further develop ICT. We have unique advantages over other regions in Mindanao and we hope that Davao will be the ICT hub in Mindanao," he said.

://Sunstar

tj_brewed

January 30th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Bizmen call for harmonious development in Davao

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (31 January) -- The business sector reminded implementers of projects in Davao City to make sure that any development will not give people problems that will affect their way of life.

Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president Simeon P. Marfori II in an interview on Wednesday however said that they are there to support both the private and public sectors on projects of the city.

He said with the Davao City becoming a conference destinations there will be need for construction of conventions sites.

But he said that putting up these structures must be looked at in such a way that whatever is the current condition of the city will be left as is saying that people should not be bothered of congestion and traffics for instance in streets because such structures was put in.

"There is much to do in here and there are already talks going on as the tourism sector are open to the idea," he said.

He said this has to be fixed but things must be done in a way that they preserve the city and in conformity with our way of life and the way people are enjoying it.

2008 President Marfori and other newly elected DCCCII officers will be installed on January 31 in the Annual Installation of Officers and Trustees in a ceremony at the Davao Convention Center with Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila.

Marfori said the chamber's priority program this year will be focused on standardizing the sectors of ICT, agriculture and tourism.

He was happy to report that the Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte had ordered the city government's ICT sector to develop a 10-year plan of the city and this is a good chance to pursue.

While on agriculture he said there are necessary legislations that must be raised to help the sector become more productive.

As the far as the tourism is concerned he said there has to be steps taken to make the city a little bit more tourist friendly.

Marfori said standards in these sectors must be developed and in doing this each sector must come up with their legislative agenda. (PIA)

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Another project! :okay: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

kuya tj, weeeeeeeeeee talaga eto :banana: may mga highrise daw ? :cheers:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 08:17 PM

goys, i have a question, have you ever tried tracing davao river's source by either yahoo map or google earth? and if so, can you post them here?

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 08:21 PM

^^ sir paul... dili ba ang Bukana ang source, correct me if im wrong :lol:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 09:13 PM

bukana/bucana is the mouth.

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 09:15 PM

^^ it made curious on trying to trace davao river. i tried it inyahoo map, kaso when i tried zooming in no data na daw.

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 09:39 PM

post naman kayo ng mga pix ng bars natin sa Davao........Afaik, tayo ang may pinakamaraming tambayan in Mindanao!

kuja TJ, i dont know if you can call these bars, but anyway i'll post... :cheers:

kasagingan bar (? tama ba ang name :lol: )
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/ssc%202007%202008%20EB/100_0868.jpg

tajminar bar (or resto ?)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/ssc%202007%202008%20EB/100_0570xy.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/ssc%202007%202008%20EB/100_0568.jpg

probinsya resto (at vp complex)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/ssc%202007%202008%20EB/100_0489xy.jpg

kublai's rooftop garden (nice ang bar dito)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/ssc%202007%202008%20EB/100_0483xy.jpg

world palace videoke (very high end po dito)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/ssc%202007%202008%20EB/100_0290.jpg

a bar somewhere in front of SSS Building at Bajada
http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_18876356/f819/__sr_/1061.jpg?grgjRoHBTRI4Z3qz
http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/groups/g_18876356/f819/__sr_/50d6.jpg?grgjRoHBI3C0A0hX

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 09:44 PM

musta na si ankol?:lol:

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 09:47 PM

ayon "virtually" banned pa rin.... :lol:

paulkrps

January 30th, 2008, 09:49 PM

haskang bantanga ni nyor oi, basig naa na poy mabuhi ani.

neyoneyo80

January 30th, 2008, 10:37 PM

^^ :lol:

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 12:42 AM

wow..... i just hope they'll start building the bridge na!!!! :master:
yup! I demand the bridge!!

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 12:44 AM

ayon "virtually" banned pa rin.... :lol:
who's banned anyway?

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 01:15 AM

unsay kaso il tenore? criminal or civil?:lol:

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:16 AM

^^ it made curious on trying to trace davao river. i tried it inyahoo map, kaso when i tried zooming in no data na daw.

sabi nila it's part of Agusan Marsh and Agusan River

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 01:18 AM

yup! I demand the bridge!!

that's the spirit!! :applause:

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:27 AM

haskang bantanga ni nyor oi, basig naa na poy mabuhi ani.

:lol:

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:29 AM

good move! :cheers:

Thursday, January 31, 2008
City 'could help' in Queensland's trouble

THE City Government could help the Queensland Motel management secure permits for its ongoing expansion project of the baywalk along Matina Aplaya, Davao City.

This was the opinion made by Davao City mayor-on-leave Rodrigo Duterte during his appearance at the television program of Rev. Apollo Quiboloy Tuesday evening.

Duterte said he has no problem with the expansion project of Queensland management for as long as they secure permit from the concerned government agencies.

The mayor admitted that the area has become some sort of a landmark in the city because of the improvements introduced by the Queensland management there. But because it does not have the proper permit, then the management must do something about this.

Duterte said the City Government could even help Queensland with its problem in securing permits.

The mayor, however, advised the motel management to ban drinking of liquor in the area especially among the youth who are the ones mostly seen frequenting the site.

Duterte said that just as he has no problem with the construction of the statue of the naked David since it just represents the human anatomy, he also sees no problem with the expansion project provided it has the legal permits.

Vice Mayor Sara Duterte earlier ordered Queensland to stop its beach works as it is deemed illegal. This after the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said it has not given the project permission to proceed.

The PRA issued a cease and desist order in October last year addressed to Queensland Motels owner and president Teodorico Adarna.

"(PRA) records show that no application has been filed nor has it approved the alleged reclamation project," PRA said, adding that the whole baywalk project is illegal.

PRA also reminded Queensland that foreshore areas including those that are reclaimed are considered inalienable land of public domain unless proclaimed otherwise by the President of the Philippines upon the endorsement of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

"You cannot, therefore, take possession or devote to any private commercial use the said foreshore areas without authority from the government," the order stated.

PRA said it has sent several letters since 2006 to Queensland Motels regarding the land it has reclaimed from the sea without the required approval from the president or the PRA.

The Queensland administration has not responded or coordinated with PRA. (BOT)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/31/news/city.could.help.in.queensland.s.trouble.html

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 01:33 AM

Wow! Nice car sir Peng... break-in natin sa Kapatagan :lol:

Waaaaaaa! Maluoy mo... :lol:

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 01:42 AM

^

Congrats on your new baby Darry!!! :applause:

KulasKusgan

January 31st, 2008, 01:44 AM

gagawa yata sila ng perya dun. i also saw the lot being levelled. tapos may mga trucks naka park na ang karga ay mga dismantled ferry's wheel, etc.

aw! maa disneyland man diay. parang damosa disneyland. :lol:

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 01:55 AM

^

Congrats on your new baby Darry!!! :applause:

Thanks Vic! Katkat kaayo! :D

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:58 AM

^^ Oi kelan break in niyan :colgate:

btw nabalitaan ko na Digos magiging satellite city ng Davao , anong ibig sabihin mag relocate ang mga cable companies sa Digos :jk: :lol:

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 02:04 AM

Thanks Vic! Katkat kaayo! :D

katkat mo lang...:)

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 02:15 AM

^^ Oi kelan break in niyan :colgate:

btw nabalitaan ko na Digos magiging satellite city ng Davao , anong ibig sabihin mag relocate ang mga cable companies sa Digos :jk: :lol:

Kumain ka ba ng maraming maiz con hielo ngayon?

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 02:27 AM

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 03:02 AM

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Davao athletes are PSA awardees
By Marianne Saberon-Abalayan
Sunstar Davao

THE Davao City divers' two gold medals in the 24th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand helped Philippine Amateur Swimming Association (Pasa) win the Most Outstanding National Sports Association (NSA) in the coming San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards.

Of course, the feat of 23-year-old swimmer Miguel Molina, recipient of the SEA Games Best Male Athlete honor for sweeping four golds of the total eight golds that Philippines won in swimming, was the main factor for the PSA award.

Davao City's Sheila Mae Perez pocketed a gold in the women's individual diving three-meter springboard event while her teammates Jaime Asok and Rexel Ryan Fabriga added another gold in men's 10-meter synchronized platform. They will be among those who will be given citations in the PSA Annual Awards.

Since diving falls in the umbrella of Pasa, the sports body hauled a total of 10 golds.

Thus, PSA cited Pasa as the NSA that did exceptionally well last year. PSA is headed by its president Aldrin Cardona of Tribune.

PASA, with its president Mark Joseph, will join other personalities during the awards night set on February 16 at the SM Mall of Asia.

Molina is also a strong contender for the Athlete of the Year award along with reigning world boxing champion Nonito Donaire Jr., ring idol Manny Pacquiao, young chess Grandmaster Wesley So, golfer Frankie Miñoza, and billiards king Ronnie Alcano.

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 03:06 AM

Thursday, January 31, 2008
The Prayer Mountain
By Jojie Alcantara
Witerary

ITS impressive full name is the Covenant Mountain and Prayer Center, up in Tamayong, Mt. Apo, Calinan, less than an hour's ride from downtown.

For the Reverend Apollo C. Quiboloy, executive pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name, it is a haven for peace and prayer, for contemplation and soul searching.

Once a rough landscape up in the highlands, the Prayer Mountain has been transformed into an 8-hectare garden of plants, waterways and flowers. Amazing landscape and restoration is spearheaded by Pastor Quiboloy, at the same time that he strives to make the mountain community benefit from surrounding developments.

This was where he grew up, where he was called and chosen, and finally anointed.

Tamayong is said to have an ambience best suited for spiritual retreats and recreations. Here the pastor intercedes for prayer requests sent by members, televiewers and covenant partners from all over the world.

Here, the President of the Philippines and other notable personalities had come to visit him and pay respects.

Many have been curious as to what the pastor is like, and many more eager to know about the Prayer Mountain.

I have had the privilege to be up there twice; once in 2001 when it was just being developed, and last Christmas, when Rhonson and I had the privilege of a pictorial session with him. This time, the area has been transformed into a breathtaking vista of floral gardens and a highland park that astounds the mind.

There is his Pastoral House, Prayer House and Gazebos, Martha's Restaurant overlooking Davao, Millenial Houses in different pastel colors, Star of David, Vista House and Garden Villas.

Gardeners are everywhere, quietly and dutifully fulfilling their tasks of picking out fallen leaves (not a sight anywhere!). The pavements were so clean you can sleep in them (it is said to be scrubbed daily with chlorox).

It was truly a paradise to ease the soul. Rhonson's only hitch was that the whole area was a No Smoking environment, so he had to walk far outside the entrance gate where he can puff away. We were told Ms. Ces Drilon, talk show host, also did this during her interview with the pastor.

I've heard many nice anecdotes about the place and the beloved pastor from his members who became my friends. But finally meeting him and shaking his hand was the ultimate encounter. He told me he has read my column, which delighted me.

During the pictorial session, he was in his favorite all white Armani suit.
One of the anecdotes proved to be true. He was camera shy, bashfully uncomfortable with posing for the lens. So I set out to make him at ease by conversing with him, while Rhon's camera kept clicking from afar with his zoom lens. Finally, the pastor was opening up, laughing candidly, far from the strong no-nonsense presence he projects on TV as an evangelist.

He has adopted so many kids, that it was only fitting to have him play with the children in the garden. It was a sight to behold, the lighter side of the reverend. An aura of gentleness and quiet strength exuded from his character.

One could see how his people around him revere and respect him so much. You would want for him at that moment, to adopt you too, and spare you from human frailty and a world gone mad.

For those who wish to visit the Covenant Mountain, write a letter of request addressed to the Central Administrator at the Central Headquarters located at Phil-Japan Friendship Highway, Catitipan, Davao City.

Appointment must be made at least 2 weeks before the scheduled date of visit for proper coordination. Follow up of approval of letter of request may be done by appointment or phone call.

There is a set of guidelines to be followed once you're up there: proper dress code for the men and women (no sando or sleeveless, spaghetti straps and no slippers). No picking of plants and fruits around. Observe silence at all times.

When were given a room in one of the Millenial House, we were asked to take a bath and cleanse ourselves before we meet the pastor. New toiletries were laid out for us.

Rhon commented it was so quiet that he couldn't sleep. The place is certainly conducive for deep contemplations and prayer. If something's bothering your life right now, this is the best place to stay for a while. (E-mail writer to jojiealcantara@gmail.com or visit her website www.witerary.com.)

lightsaber46

January 31st, 2008, 03:54 AM

Property firms banned from expanding

DAVAO CITY — The city council has shelved applications filed by property firms Robinsons Homes, Inc. and Filinvest Land, Inc. for upgrades of their housing projects in this city from low-density to medium-density.

The projects are located in Talomo district, which hosts water wells supplying drinking water to this city’s residents.

On Tuesday, Councilor Arnolfo Cabling, committee on housing chairman, withdrew the resolution allowing Robinsons’ Costa Verde Subdivision in Barangay Bago Gallera, Talomo district to reclassify its 15-hectare project into a medium-density residential zone. A reclassification would have allowed the subdivision to build more housing units and achieve economies of scale. A low-density residential zone only permits 20 housing units while a medium-density zone allows as many as 65 units.

Last week, the application of Filinvest Land, Inc. for an upgrade to medium-density housing project was also rejected by a majority vote.

Filinvest wanted a 24-hectare property in Dumoy, Talomo district reclassified.

Earlier, Vice-Mayor Sara Duterte expressed reservations on the conversion of "low-density residential zones" to "medium-density residential zones."

Ms. Duterte, who serves as acting mayor while her father, Rodrigo, is on leave of absence, said housing developers intending to expand in protected areas might have to wait for her father to come back because she wouldn’t allow it to happen under her watch.

After a quick executive session on Tuesday, the councilors agreed to throw their support behind Ms. Duterte. The position was also backed by Mayor Duterte, who said that the city government has to take action to protect its natural resources.

Salvador Valbuena, president of the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, declined to comment on the issue but said he was meeting with the organization’s members to come up with a unified position.

A study by Carmelita P. Martinez and Edmundo B. Prantilla, assistant professors of the state-run University of Southeastern Philippines, described Dumoy as one of the five major aquifers in the Talomo and Lipadas watersheds.

"Presently, the health of the aquifer is endangered because of over-extraction and the degradation of the environment in the uplands of the [watersheds]. There is a need to legislate a sound policy in order to protect the quality and quantity of the groundwater in the Dumoy aquifer," the study, presented on the 10th National Convention on Statistics in October 2007, stated.

Mr. Cabling said that another application for reclassification by Filinvest also in Dumoy would have to be suspended while the technical group, comprising the City Engineer’s Office, the City Planning and Development Office, and City Health Office, reviews the requirements for approving housing developments in protected areas.

"Whether we like it or not, development will come," Mr. Cabling said. "[Robinsons’ and Filinvest] are responsible developers, they are here to help protect and not contaminate the protected zones," he added. — Joel B. Escovilla

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 05:20 AM

either way, huge fan ka gihapon altho naa kay brand loyalty.:lol:

Tama bang i-super highlight ang akuang previous statement? Hahahahahaha!
Fine fine fine! You have a point there. But my most favorite delicacy is what we call the ba tsang. :cheers:

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 06:24 AM

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 06:25 AM

Business Article
Business standards eyed
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

THE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry will formulate some proposals that it will submit to the city government to enhance standards of businesses in the city.

Simeon Marfori II, president of the organization, said the standards are necessary to make not only the businesses but the city more competitive.

Although officials of the organization will still discuss the issue, there are already proposals that will address the issue on standards, Marfori said.

He cited the case of food establishments, saying that there is a need for the city government to set up and implement standards that will address food safety. “Although there is the Department of Health (that is tasked to address food safety), we also need the city government to come up with its set of standards for these establishments,” he told the TIMES.

He said food establishments, which are part of the tourism sector, should develop Good Manufacturing Practices as part of mechanisms that will make them “more attractive” to clients.

Other sectors that also must have standards, he said, are the agricultural and information and tourism sectors.

These sectors are among the priority areas that the leadership of Marfori wanted to develop.

Lately, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte signed a memorandum ordering a body to formulate a 10-year plan for the information and communications sector. Duterte’s order came about after the sector appealed before the city government to give attention to the sector for its development considering that the city is also being considered as investment haven for companies in the sector.

The plan will be separate from the five year development plan that a task force developed for the entire Davao Region. The goal of the previous plan was to corner about P1 billion in investments and 16,000 jobs by 2010.

Meanwhile, Marfori said his group will also discuss with the city government on how to go about the lack of big convention center which has hounded the city in its bid for big events like the Philippine Advertising Congress.

The city has lost to other venues in bidding for the event because of lack of a convention center that can at least accommodate 3,000 participants even when it has tried to posture itself as a convention destination.

Earlier, Patrick Lawrence Tan, chief executive officer of Global Link MP Events International Inc., suggested that the city government should partner with a private company in setting up a convention center.

Tan said there are several international companies that are into building big venues that the city government can tap if it wants to develop the city into a convention destination.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19040

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 07:15 AM

sino ba ang ikatlo ? :D

Starts with a letter "M" and ends with a letter "S"

Do you want to buy a vowel? :D Or do you want to spin the wheel? :D

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:23 AM

Hi goys, can somebody enlarge this photo collage please. There are new nice landmarks in the AdDU Matina Campus that might go unnoticed yet again if not for the effort of the reverend Fr. Renato Ocampo, SJ.

Here it is:

Greetings from the Ateneo de Davao!

Our Matina campus has undergone a number of physical improvements in recent years. For the benefit of our alumni and friends who have not visited the Matina campus for quite some time, below are pictures of some new landmarks in our Matina campus.

My congratulations to our University President, Fr. Antonio Samson, S.J. and others in the Administration who were responsible for this welcome improvement, and to Engineer Henry Omolida and his construction crew .

My thanks to Mr. Miguel P. Dailisan (GS'75, AB English'83, AdMU MA'99), Assistant Principal for Formation of the Grade School, for taking time from his busy schedule to photograph these new landmarks. We will be sharing more of Mr. Dailisan's pictures of the Matina campus landmarks in future ePosts.

with warm regards and best wishes,

Fr. Renato C. Ocampo, S.J.
Alumni Director
Ateneo de Davao University
alumnidir@addu.edu.ph
Alumni Office Tel: (082) 221-2411 local 8227
Alumni Office Mobile: +63 921 616-0484
http://www.addu.edu.ph

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/newlandmarks.jpg

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 07:24 AM

Starts with a letter "M" and ends with a letter "S"

Do you want to buy a vowel? :D Or do you want to spin the wheel? :D

Morales :D

anyway i didn't know Bobby Fisher playe in University of Mindanao , hmmm maybe incognito

Chess legend has a wife or daughter in Davao?

January 31, 2008 in cycling
Tags: Alex S. Baruis, Bobby Fischer, Darios Relatado, Davao Sportswriters Association, GMA Davao, Sunstar Davao

I received a text message from GMA Davao News Director
Darios Relatado inquiring if chess genius Bobby
Fischer has a wife or a daughter in Davao City.

Alarmed by the text, I immediately called former
Philippine Chess Federation Regional Director Alex S.
Baruis.

Alex, a New York-based Davaoeño, said he read and
heard about the late Fischer having a wife or daughter
in Davao but they could not establish their existence.

I learned that the lady has a Chinese surname. Starts
with a letter “O”.

But, unfortunately, she could no longer be found.

Not even the old woodpushers can recall.

If only national master Joe Pascual is still alive, he
will be a big help.

Charles Maxey, Sunstar Davao Sports Editor and Davao
Sportswriters Association (DSA) President, said that
Fischer played against the many-time national champion
Pascual in the 1980’s at the University of Mindanao
campus.

Charles said that one of the 100 memorable games of
Fischer was his game against Pascual.

But as to to the identification of the lady, it
remains unknown up to now.

http://mobillacura.wordpress.com/2008/01/31/chess-legend-has-a-wife-or-daughter-in-davao/

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 07:25 AM

^^
I will volunteer either Ibex, Junax, or Boyet. :D

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:33 AM

^

I've actually tried enlarging it through MS Picture Manager but to no avail...

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:36 AM

Hi Darry, nandyan pa ba ang Space Burger resto sa harap ng McDo Mc Artur Hi-way, Matina?

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 07:39 AM

^^
Parang wala na yata Vic. Hmmmm... As far as I know, parang meat shop ba yung pumalit? Or another eatery...

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 07:41 AM

^^ nandoon pa ang Space Burger sa Ateneo , may Jolibee din sa loob .

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 07:42 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/01/31

Bizmen call for harmonious development in Davao

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (31 January) -- The business sector reminded implementers of projects in Davao City to make sure that any development will not give people problems that will affect their way of life.

Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president Simeon P. Marfori II in an interview on Wednesday however said that they are there to support both the private and public sectors on projects of the city.

He said with the Davao City becoming a conference destinations there will be need for construction of conventions sites.

But he said that putting up these structures must be looked at in such a way that whatever is the current condition of the city will be left as is saying that people should not be bothered of congestion and traffics for instance in streets because such structures was put in.

"There is much to do in here and there are already talks going on as the tourism sector are open to the idea," he said.

He said this has to be fixed but things must be done in a way that they preserve the city and in conformity with our way of life and the way people are enjoying it.

2008 President Marfori and other newly elected DCCCII officers will be installed on January 31 in the Annual Installation of Officers and Trustees in a ceremony at the Davao Convention Center with Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila.

Marfori said the chamber's priority program this year will be focused on standardizing the sectors of ICT, agriculture and tourism.

He was happy to report that the Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte had ordered the city government's ICT sector to develop a 10-year plan of the city and this is a good chance to pursue.

While on agriculture he said there are necessary legislations that must be raised to help the sector become more productive.

As the far as the tourism is concerned he said there has to be steps taken to make the city a little bit more tourist friendly.

Marfori said standards in these sectors must be developed and in doing this each sector must come up with their legislative agenda. (PIA) [top]

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p080131.htm&no=4&date=

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:42 AM

^

I see, ngayon ko lang kasi na realize na ang new McDo pala ay nasa harapan banda ng Acacia Street judging from the photo courtesy of Fr. Ocampo.

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:43 AM

^^ nandoon pa ang Space Burger sa Ateneo

Baka nga kasi malakas na location yon dati bago ako umalis...

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 07:45 AM

Disco 10 at the Apo View Hotel, with DexterTexter and a common friend.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/116/disco10jc2.jpg

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 07:49 AM

Ay sorry, nandun pa pala? Hehehehe. Di ko kasi mapansin. Hehehe :D

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:51 AM

This Is It
By Danny C. Dayanghirang
A call for additional Congressional districts
Mindanao Times

Indeed Davao is big enough as a local government unit but dividing it into two cities is not necessary and beneficial. The basis of the Internal Revenue Allotment is the size and the population of an area.

If the city will be divided, the city will be losing a lot. Other than this, we will have to create new offices and you can just imagine the huge financial requirement needed for this.

This does not only mean shelling out a big amount of money for salaries but also for infrastructure and equipment needed for the new city. We also have to look into the geographical location and boundaries which would be a very divisive issue.

Pending in the committee of Hon. Bonifacio Militar is my proposal urging the House of Representatives to create two or more congressional districts in addition to the three existing ones.

I already wrote a letter addressed to the three congressmen of the city to start and look into the possibility of creating a new district taking account its requirements. This includes the number of population reaching to 250,000 inhabitants. Davao City has a population of 1.4million and can easily meet the requirement of another two or more congressional district.

The added value here is that if the congressman can bring in P100-million pork barrel per district, the city will get an added P200 million per year. In one term, we can have an added P600-million which we can use for poverty alleviation. The Internal Revenue Allotment of the city here will not be reduced and we will not create a new breed of bureaucracy out of dividing Davao City.

To divide the city is to dig a dumping ground for politicians. Dividing Davao City is unnecessary plus it will cost the government of Davao an arm and a leg which will be passed on to the people. What we need is a strong leader like Mayor Rody Duterte who can deliver results. What we need are people who can manage well, people who sympathize with the poor, and are capable of making an impact in the lives of Davaoeños.

Creating a new congressional district has more advantages for the public but dividing Davao to create a new city will just serve the interests of politicians and their protégées. Since the city covers a vast land, having only three congressional districts is not enough to give equal attention to all the people who are in need. Thus, adding two or more congressional districts not only means more funds for Davao City, it also means the simplest way to reach out to the public, a greater possibility to attend to all their concerns since the number of people needing attention will be smaller per district.( 0 )

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 07:52 AM

^

I see, ngayon ko lang kasi na realize na ang new McDo pala ay nasa harapan banda ng Acacia Street judging from the photo courtesy of Fr. Ocampo.

after MTS Mcdo na if your going to Matina

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:55 AM

^

Mao lagi, naa diay sya sa south side sa MTS entrance, abi man gud nako sauna nga naa sya sa dapit sa pedestrian overpass nga duol sa entrance sa UM Matina Campus.

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:57 AM

Ford Academy at 27
Mindanao Times

The Ford Academy of the Arts at Ladislawa Avenue, Buhangin, Davao City celebrates its 27th Founder’s Week (January 21 to 26, 2008) with Pep-squad competitions, sportsfest and a musical-comedy “Three Witches and Three Beauties” directed by its Founder Aida Rivera Ford.

The theme of the Ford Festival is “Recovery and Discovery”.

On Friday, February 1 at 4:00 p.m., friends of Ford Academy of the Arts are invited to a repeat performance of “Three Witches and Three Beauties” which features Ana Margarita Ford and Arya Marquerite Ford as witches Booba and Wallowic.

Their grandmother Aida Ford takes on the role of Terroroi, the Terrorific witch.

For details, please call Gina at 224 1835.

davaoeagle

January 31st, 2008, 07:58 AM

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 08:05 AM

^^ i like ms. common friend ;)

Peng Hok

January 31st, 2008, 09:00 AM

hahahahaha! she's single!

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:18 AM

^^you really had a great night!!

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:21 AM

^^ Dalawa na TJ GMA's "Una Ka Bai "... same time slot & format.

Una Ka Bai: Morning show that makes a difference

GMA-7 finally comes out with a morning show that will surely make Dabawenyos' morning viewing more exciting, informative, and funnier.

Dubbed as "Una Ka Bai," it will be a 30-minute de-chained portion of Unang Hirit, most likely to replace the "Unang Bugso" segment.

Starting on October 8, "Una Ka Bai" will be aired from 6-6:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday.

The show's concept is to package its hosts -- young and energetic Derf Maiz, correspondent of Testigo and the "Lider ng tropa"; Sarah Hilomen, 5th placer in the "May Trabaho Ka!" search of QTV and the Manila Bulletin correspondent; Mary Ken "MK" Sobrecarey, Ponds endorser and a ramp and commercial model -- as "barkada" who will make early morning viewing fun while at the same time informative.

With their experience in field, expect the news segment as an integral element of the show.

Program Segments:

* "Una sa Balita" (3-5 minutes)
-- Headlines for the day (top stories published in he day's issues of both local or national newspapers with local impact);

* "CPR -- Crime, Police & Rescue stories"

* "Showbiz ni Bai" -- Balitang Showbiz (local and abroad)

* "Sa Tinuod Lang, Bai" (6-8 minutes) -- Live Discussion on the hottest issue of the day/week; 1 or 2 guest speakers/experts will be invited to discuss the topic where hosts will be asking the questions and moderate the discussion.
This segment aims to enjoin viewers to share in the discussion by texting in or calling in their questions and opinions.

The last segment will be different everyday of the week tackling various subjects and topics for three minutes.

* Mondays: Kalusugan Korner (Healthy Lifestyle Tips or Medical Updates)

* Tuesdays: Kaya nato ni Bai! (Self-help, business tips)

* Wednesdays: Kikay Squad (Fashion/Trends)

* Thursdays: Pang-Sports Pud! (local or foreign)

* Fridays: Unsaon ni Bai? (Home Care, Agri or Cooking how to's)

The segments will be divided by informative bumpers containing the following information:

* Price Watch: price of prime commodities such as rice, meats, sugar, vegetables

* Weather Update: in the city centers around the region

* Traffic Update: selected areas in the city (using the mobile eye or 3G phones)

* Una sa Trabaho (Job prospects)

* Kapuso Kraze (giveaways for those found to have Kapuso stickers on their cars, stores, etc.)

* Txt Wiz 4 D Day -- 2 P100 pasaloads for best text received during the day;

* Certified Party Animal (CPA) -- roundup of bars, restaurants, schools and other party places for party/happenings.
my brother said that the reception is like of Manila....

and I think it's true...

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:26 AM

unsay kaso il tenore? criminal or civil?:lol:
uhm... ask Peng Hok instead! hehe!!
This Is It
By Danny C. Dayanghirang
A call for additional Congressional districts
Mindanao Times

Indeed Davao is big enough as a local government unit but dividing it into two cities is not necessary and beneficial. The basis of the Internal Revenue Allotment is the size and the population of an area.

If the city will be divided, the city will be losing a lot. Other than this, we will have to create new offices and you can just imagine the huge financial requirement needed for this.

This does not only mean shelling out a big amount of money for salaries but also for infrastructure and equipment needed for the new city. We also have to look into the geographical location and boundaries which would be a very divisive issue.

Pending in the committee of Hon. Bonifacio Militar is my proposal urging the House of Representatives to create two or more congressional districts in addition to the three existing ones.

I already wrote a letter addressed to the three congressmen of the city to start and look into the possibility of creating a new district taking account its requirements. This includes the number of population reaching to 250,000 inhabitants. Davao City has a population of 1.4million and can easily meet the requirement of another two or more congressional district.

The added value here is that if the congressman can bring in P100-million pork barrel per district, the city will get an added P200 million per year. In one term, we can have an added P600-million which we can use for poverty alleviation. The Internal Revenue Allotment of the city here will not be reduced and we will not create a new breed of bureaucracy out of dividing Davao City.

To divide the city is to dig a dumping ground for politicians. Dividing Davao City is unnecessary plus it will cost the government of Davao an arm and a leg which will be passed on to the people. What we need is a strong leader like Mayor Rody Duterte who can deliver results. What we need are people who can manage well, people who sympathize with the poor, and are capable of making an impact in the lives of Davaoeños.

Creating a new congressional district has more advantages for the public but dividing Davao to create a new city will just serve the interests of politicians and their protégées. Since the city covers a vast land, having only three congressional districts is not enough to give equal attention to all the people who are in need. Thus, adding two or more congressional districts not only means more funds for Davao City, it also means the simplest way to reach out to the public, a greater possibility to attend to all their concerns since the number of people needing attention will be smaller per district.( 0 )

:banana: this will be very beneficial especially to the southern goyz...

xzibit31

January 31st, 2008, 09:30 AM

^^ Oi kelan break in niyan :colgate:

btw nabalitaan ko na Digos magiging satellite city ng Davao , anong ibig sabihin mag relocate ang mga cable companies sa Digos :jk: :lol:

what does being a satellite city mean?:)

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:30 AM

Natatawa ako, kasi even the mayor himself acknowledged na ok naman yung initiative ng QL in adding up to Davao's attractions. Yun nga lang, kulang sa necessary permits which, pwede namang ma secure to legalize their construction.

But lo! Sabi nila Councilor Advincula and Councilor Dayanghirang, ipapahinto daw talaga nila ito kasi illegal daw kasi di daw to "dumaan sa kanila." Hmmmmmm.... I can't help but tag a double meaning to that, especially with the statement coming from two of the BIG THREE in the city council. Hahahahahaha! Kulang nalang ng isa pa at the BIG THREE in full swing na naman sila! Hahahahahaha!
who's the no.3? I wanna know....
Property firms banned from expanding

DAVAO CITY — The city council has shelved applications filed by property firms Robinsons Homes, Inc. and Filinvest Land, Inc. for upgrades of their housing projects in this city from low-density to medium-density.

The projects are located in Talomo district, which hosts water wells supplying drinking water to this city’s residents.

On Tuesday, Councilor Arnolfo Cabling, committee on housing chairman, withdrew the resolution allowing Robinsons’ Costa Verde Subdivision in Barangay Bago Gallera, Talomo district to reclassify its 15-hectare project into a medium-density residential zone. A reclassification would have allowed the subdivision to build more housing units and achieve economies of scale. A low-density residential zone only permits 20 housing units while a medium-density zone allows as many as 65 units.

Last week, the application of Filinvest Land, Inc. for an upgrade to medium-density housing project was also rejected by a majority vote.

Filinvest wanted a 24-hectare property in Dumoy, Talomo district reclassified.

Earlier, Vice-Mayor Sara Duterte expressed reservations on the conversion of "low-density residential zones" to "medium-density residential zones."

Ms. Duterte, who serves as acting mayor while her father, Rodrigo, is on leave of absence, said housing developers intending to expand in protected areas might have to wait for her father to come back because she wouldn’t allow it to happen under her watch.

After a quick executive session on Tuesday, the councilors agreed to throw their support behind Ms. Duterte. The position was also backed by Mayor Duterte, who said that the city government has to take action to protect its natural resources.

Salvador Valbuena, president of the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association, declined to comment on the issue but said he was meeting with the organization’s members to come up with a unified position.

A study by Carmelita P. Martinez and Edmundo B. Prantilla, assistant professors of the state-run University of Southeastern Philippines, described Dumoy as one of the five major aquifers in the Talomo and Lipadas watersheds.

"Presently, the health of the aquifer is endangered because of over-extraction and the degradation of the environment in the uplands of the [watersheds]. There is a need to legislate a sound policy in order to protect the quality and quantity of the groundwater in the Dumoy aquifer," the study, presented on the 10th National Convention on Statistics in October 2007, stated.

Mr. Cabling said that another application for reclassification by Filinvest also in Dumoy would have to be suspended while the technical group, comprising the City Engineer’s Office, the City Planning and Development Office, and City Health Office, reviews the requirements for approving housing developments in protected areas.

"Whether we like it or not, development will come," Mr. Cabling said. "[Robinsons’ and Filinvest] are responsible developers, they are here to help protect and not contaminate the protected zones," he added. — Joel B. Escovilla
the development will never stop and they're just bullish about davao.... that's all...

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:42 AM

Kani Bad gihapon

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/939/canibad54vj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
it's so pristine and it's so clear!

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:44 AM

^^ speaking of Central Plaza, when will it be finished? 2 years after? just wanna know.....

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:46 AM

and betcha.... we haven't noticed that we're already in the top!

Il Tenore

January 31st, 2008, 09:47 AM

^^
You mean for me? :(
how pity! hehe!!

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 10:05 AM

^^ pasayloa ko atty, i know that will used against me in court, in food court.:lol::lol::lol:

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 11:37 AM

edit: but like avis ad campaign, it is more effective which we should think like an underdog. we maybe second, and we are trying harder, to be better. talking about the underdog, i think we see it that way so as not to be complacent.

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 11:39 AM

^^ from wikipedia:

A satellite town or satellite city is a concept of urban planning, although many satellite cities and towns appeared spontaneously near many metropoleis. Satellite towns are smaller municipalities that are adjacent to a major city which is the core of a metropolitan area. They differ from mere suburbs, subdivisions and especially bedroom communities in that they have municipal governments distinct from that of the core metropolis and employment bases sufficient to support their residential populations. Conceptually, satellite cities could be self-sufficient communities outside of their larger metropolitan areas. However, functioning as part of a metropolis, a satellite city experiences cross-commuting (that is, residents commuting out of and employees commuting into the city). It may involve consciously planned cities to act as spiller or dormitory towns. Some examples of satellite cities are Kansas City, Kansas, Newark, New Jersey , Tacoma, Washington and Pontiac, Michigan among others.

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 12:42 PM

but i still still like avis ad campaign more effective which we should think about. we maybe second, and we are trying harder, to be better. talking about the underdog, i think we see it that way so as not to be complacent.

yeah i agree , i'm comfortable where we are right now .

edit : kulang ng now hehehe

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 12:44 PM

Soon we would be adding Central Plaza Hotel Tower in the list :okay: and the other upcoming condotels by Filinvest

and in the future...

World-class property rising in IGaCos soon

LANDCO Pacific, Corp. recently signed a partnership agreement with ANFLOCOR, owner of Davao’s premier destination- Pearl Farm Beach Resort, to develop another best-in-class seaside leisure community development in Samal Island.

The coastal development, envisioned to be the center of leisure, tourism and social activity in the region, will be offering a mixed use of seaside commercial and residential enclave. This upscale district will enjoy its own private beach offering breathtaking views of Davao Gulf and Davao City.

A short 10-minute ferry ride from Davao City will take you to this soon-to-rise exciting destination. It is now a matter of visiting or living in the lap of luxury.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19028

xzibit31

January 31st, 2008, 12:45 PM

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 12:56 PM

Full Moon over the Bat Caves

On our way to a bat cave on Samal island, I knew that I was destined to see the bats taking their circadian flight with a full moon rising as the backdrop. I simply knew it. It was like the feeling you get when you're playing that game called "mastermind," and you've already figured out the colors and the exact arrangement of the hidden chips. I was very sure of it. The fact that I was switched in between Ja and a passenger next to Barry inside a crowded bus on a ferryboat bound for the island seemed a perfect reason why I should see the bats taking flight on a full moon.
"No, they don't cover the sky like clouds," the American scientist Jim Kennedy patiently explained to Ja how the skies look like when the bats start flying, leaving their roost to look for food at night. "They're more like a stream, undulating against the red sky when the sun sets." I did not say anything because I knew the moon will show up for me that night. It was something I can only feel in my gut. Simply because I have faith in the moon when it is at its fullest and that I was there to visit nocturnal creatures like bats, I was sure I'd get to see the two fascinating events happening simultaneously before my eyes.
Even Ja's prediction of rain did not bother me. "You see those rain clouds from the east? No moon would show up tonight," Ja kept saying.
We did not stay long to wait for the moon over the island.
I texted Mrs. Monfort as soon as we got back to Davao, to find out how the sky over Samal looked like when we left. Was it covered with clouds? Was the moon even visible? She replied that at that moment, it was already covered. But earlier, she said, the moon was very big and beautiful.
The Goddess has always been known to favour women. I simply knew how the sky will clear to allow me a glimpse of the full moon, when the bats are in flight, if I had only been stubborn enough to stay and wait.
I knew Ja was wrong simply because he is a man.

http://davaodiaries.blogspot.com/2008/01/full-moon-over-bat-caves.html

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 12:59 PM

^^ please check on the edit.

neyoneyo80

January 31st, 2008, 01:09 PM

yeah i agree , i'm comfortable where we are right .

im an avis preferred client and i asked them why that motto... so katkat :lol: , the staffs couldn't answer me .... bakit nga ba "trying harder sila" ? as i've said, i find it so katkat :lol: re: davao... sabi ni uncle rajah, we need not try harder daw, others may surely do .... :cheers:

neyoneyo80

January 31st, 2008, 01:11 PM

ah ok...now i understand...the plans of digong are slowly being implimented....

first plan is to have terminals in digos and panabo...all the buses will stop there. no more buses will enter the city limits.... the lrt will soon be realized...

kelan po????? :banana:

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:18 PM

Filipino coffee farmers celebrate first NESCAFÉ Classic First Pick harvest
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The first harvest of the season is held with reverence in farming communities around the world as it signals the abundance of the coming year.

Here in the Philippines, the event is likewise treated with significance and NESCAFÉ, the country’s leading coffee brand, pays homage to this occasion through NESCAFÉ CLASSIC First Pick.

Proudly Philippine-made

NESCAFÉ First Pick is a product that proudly comes from Filipino coffee farmers’ hard work. It is a product that is proudly Philippine-made, only using coffee sourced from the country.

In fact, the NESCAFÉ Classic First Pick is stamped with the Kape Isla seal, a guarantee that it uses 100-percent Philippine coffee.

As we all know, NESTLÉ is involved in sourcing coffee from of thousands of Filipino coffee farmers and other people involved in the planting, harvesting, processing and trading of coffee. In fact, its Nestlé Experimental and Demonstration Farm in Davao provides about 80 percent of all Robusta coffee planting materials used in the Philippines.

Bringing out the distinct taste of hand-picked coffee berries

Its making starts with Filipino farmers picking the ripest coffee berries.

A careful selection and drying process then ensues, with only the best berries making it to the next level.

NESCAFÉ then employs its expertise in roasting in bringing out the distinct taste of the handpicked coffee berries.

The moment NESCAFÉ Classic First Pick is stirred in with hot water, you will immediately smell the promise of its rich taste. Sip it once and you’ll be captivated by its full flavor.

Available for a limited time only

But since the first harvest can only happen once a year, the NESCAFÉ Classic First Pick is available for a limited time only. And since its introduction two years ago, it has always been quickly sold out.

So if you want to experience the luxury of drinking a truly unique Philipinemade coffee, make sure you harvest yourself a NESCAFÉ Classic First Pick now.

The NESCAFÉ Classic First Pick will be available in supermarkets nationwide.

http://www.mb.com.ph/BSAG20080131115552.html

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:22 PM

kung uuwi si GMA at dito sa DIA dadaan

it's from Davos to Dubai and Davao..lol

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:25 PM

Davao ordinance provides relief for lady mall workers
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Sarah Jane Hilomen

DAVAO CITY — Described as a landmark legislation by the 15th city council, a proposed ordinance requiring employers to provide seats to female workers was approved in the regular session held last Tuesday.

Members of the city council voted unanimously for the passage of the ordinance authored by Councilor Edgar R. Ibuyan, chairman of the committee on labor and employment opportunities.

In a statement, Ibuyan said that the ordinance, his first as a neophyte councilor, is aimed at preserving the health of female employees and workers.

He said it has been observed that they perform their tasks and duties without seats by standing all day long, which is physically exhausting and detrimental to their health.

Action on the proposed ordinance was deferred in last week’s regular session due to non-incorporation of the secretariat in connection with the amendment raised by Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad during the second reading. She wanted that the definition in the Labor Code of "female employee/worker" be adapted.

"We are very happy that the ordinance was finally passed because we feel for our female employees, most especially pregnant workers who stand all day. Some even excuse themselves to go to the washroom just to take a seat," Ibuyan said.

He said that it is for humanitarian reasons that the ordinance was approved. "We have several case studies of mall ladies experiencing physical distress at work, and this prompted us to create the ordinance," Ibuyan said.

Ibuyan expressed gratitude for the positive response by the salesladies and mall owners.

He also said that they have already monitored 105 establishments which complied with the ordinance.

"We are hopeful that the ordinance will not only make the city employer-friendly but also labor-friendly," he said.

The ordinance provides penalties for violation.

"Any employer who violates the said provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be penalized by a fine not less than R1,000 nor more than R5,000 or by imprisonment of not less than one month but not more than six months."

http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20080131115845.html

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 01:36 PM

kelan po????? :banana:

malapit na, siguro mga ilang libong araw na lang anak ha. antay ka lang.:lol:

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:38 PM

^^ ah ok it's not trying hard but trying harder 2 diff. meaning :lol: di naman sabi ko na "comfortable" eh di na mag THer but in position :)

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/8325/img2881zl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

well i'm not TH but davao water is manamisnamis :)

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 01:38 PM

^^ because previously hertz was the number one rental. so avis used their being two hence the try harder campaign. in the end, client response was huge.

k2lu

January 31st, 2008, 01:46 PM

malapit na, siguro mga ilang libong araw na lang anak ha. antay ka lang.:lol:

pag dumating ang araw na yun ndi na uso ang tren..... hehehehe gud pm sa lahat.....

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 01:58 PM

al's diner! home of the giant burger!

Jan 7, '08 7:40 AM

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for everyone
"a bite for a bite"
- a program to place computers in public elementary schools.
- 50% of our profits are used to place computers in public elementary schools.

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6954/dscn9487vh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

all burger patty are 100% lean australian beef! no soy, no salt, no extenders, no MSG!

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dine-in, take-out, delivery & catering..

location:
ponciano reyes st.(former crooked st.), davao city (beside NCCC express)

http://angelkat216.multiply.com/photos/album/40/als_diner_home_of_the_giant_burger

dinabaw

January 31st, 2008, 02:26 PM

Hof Gorei

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January 31st, 2008, 02:55 PM

Smear campaign vs. Sara's anti-billboard stance starts
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THE makings of a smear campaign against Vice Mayor Sara Duterte over her policy not to issue permits for construction of billboards in Davao City has started.

This as the acting mayor continued to stand her ground over the issue.

In a text message that's been circulating the past days, the young Duterte was questioned on her iron-fist policy against billboard when she turns a blind eye on "illegal signboards" located along the overpass.

"Bakit po bise mayor galit kayo sa mga billboard owners? Bakit di nyo po tingnan ang illegal na signboards sa mga overpass na pagmamay-ari ng kapatid mo na konsehal at Genesis," the text message read. (What are you angry at the billboard owners? Why don't you look at the illegal signboards along the overpass that are owned by you sibling who is a councilor?)

"Gusto nyo po bang solohin ang negosyo dito sa syudad ng Davao? Tama na po sana ang pagsolo ng pamilya no sa pang-gobyerno," added the text message. (Do you want to corner all business here in Davao? It's enough that your family has cornered government posts.)

Councilor Paolo Z. Duterte, Sara's elder brother, is one of the owners of Genesis, which is into signage and second-hand vehicles.

Repeated efforts to get the side of the young Dutertes on the issue failed as of this writing.

But last Tuesday night, during the live program of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy's "Give Us This Day", Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte said that for as long as the companies have all the necessary permits, they can put up billboards according to the standards set.

"If all the laws of government are complied with, then there is no reason for the city to stop them," he said.

He pointed out that there are laws governing the construction of billboards that have to be complied with and that is why billboard companies must get permits for any billboard they put up.

"If it is not really unlawful, you can't stop it," he said.

Last Sunday at the "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa" program, Sara Duterte called on billboard owners in Davao City to come forward and have a talk with her instead of asking mayor-on-leave Rodrigo R. Duterte for intercession.

The acting mayor said she received reports that some companies sought the help of her father after she announced that she does not intend to sign any permit for another billboard to be built.

"Ayaw mo'g tago-tago sa likod sa akong amahan. Kay mubalik na siya sa February 4 pero pag mu-leave usab na siya tapos ako na pud mulingkod isip acting mayor, pikatan ta gyud mong tanan. Mao na maayo pang muduol na lang mo sa akoa, ayaw ninyo hulata ako'y muduol ninyo," the vice mayor said. (Do not hide behind my father's back because even if he returns as mayor on February 4, once he takes a leave again then I will be acting mayor again, you can't do anything about that. That's why it's better if you just approach me with your concerns and don't wait for the time when I will be the one to approach you.)

She also urged residents where billboard structures are located to file complaints against the company and assured them that the City Government will provide them with livelihood provided they desist from accommodating billboard companies who rent their residential spaces for the structures.

The vice mayor maintained that for as long as she is the acting mayor, she will not give any permit for the construction of billboard structures in the city.

Sara's stance was the offshoot of the refusal of one billboard company to heed several notifications by the City Government about a steel structure it was putting up on top of a three-storey house at SIR in New Matina that was not issued any permit by the city engineer's office.

The billboard owner, however, was forced to tear down the structure after Sara threatened to have the city demolish it or better yet have the residents demolish it themselves and sell the steel bars as scrap.

She said the huge structures pose great danger to the public especially those residing near the billboard structures.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/31/news/smear.campaign.vs..sara.s.anti.billboard.stance.starts.html

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 02:56 PM

City initiates own energy summit

THE Davao City council committee on energy, transportation and communication is spearheading a citywide energy summit to be held on February 14, 2008 as a local initiative to address what is deemed as a national energy crisis.

Energy committee chair Pilar Braga said the gathering is necessary to discuss the scenario at the city level and to come up with plans that is well suited to the city's needs while considering local energy sources and potentials.

This especially with the fact that the city is encouraging the use of alternative sources of energy that are environment-friendly -- issues that will be possibly overlooked in the ongoing national energy summit.

The summit, held in Manila, has earned criticism from various groups that branded the summit as the "Energy Sabit" (Energy Snag) for the Filipino people.

"It would save the country millions of pesos if they will cancel the energy summit and simply take on the people's demand to scrap the 12% VAT on oil and start the process towards the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law," said Emmi de Jesus, secretary general of Gabriela Women's Party in a statement.

"The Arroyo government wants to explore how foreign investors can exploit the current oil crisis while it pretends to address the oil crisis through palliative measures. Why else would they entertain the notion that the US$100 per barrel price of oil can be an opportunity," de Jesus added.

The women's group reiterated their demand for the scrapping of the 12% value added tax on oil or RVAT as a tactical step to immediately bring down the cost of oil at an average of P4 per liter.

"We may not be economists, but we know that oil is a major component in everything we consume, everything we buy and pay for," de Jesus added.

De Jesus said that thousands of barrels of petroleum are being used daily to manufacture and transport all commodities including processed food and agricultural produce.

"The P4 per liter minimum reduction from oil price, should RVAT be scrapped, would immediately lower the production cost of food that can translate to the immediate lowering of prices of basic commodities," de Jesus said. (GLP/With press release)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/31/news/city.initiates.own.energy.summit.html

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 02:57 PM

Enrolment in public schools starts Feb. 1

THE Department of Education (DepEd) will be accepting enrolment of all pupils from grades two to six and first year to fourth year high school from February 1-29, 2008.

This will be done region-wide as per regional memorandum 016 issued January 23, 2008 "to ensure the smooth start of school year 2008-2009 and effect an instructional program more responsive to the unique needs of learners in the public schools."

Early enrollment for incoming Grade 1 Pupils, on the other hand, is initially scheduled in April 2008 since this will include health examination and orientation.

All public and elementary schools in Region 11 are required to conduct early enrollment and undertake transition activities and only those coming from public schools from Grades 1 to 6 and first year to fourth year are required to participate in the early enrollment.

Dr. Susana Teresa Estigoy, Deped 11 Director, stressed that no fees should be imposed during the early enrollment.

"Only the duly accomplished enrollment form should be required for inclusion in the roster of early enrollees. No school clearance should also be required for inclusion," Estigoy said. (GLP)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/31/news/enrolment.in.public.schools.starts.feb..1.html

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 02:58 PM

RP crops yield increase by 10%

PHILIPPINE crops in 2007 posted a total yield valued at P510.3 billion at current price, up by 10.3 percent as compared to total production in the preceding year.

In a report, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the crop sub-sector, which includes high value commercial crops and vegetables, was among the biggest gainers in the country's agriculture last year.

The 2007 growth of 4.7 percent, which is over the 4-5 percent full year expansion range, was higher than the 2006 expansion of 3.84 percent, the report stated.

Besides palay and corn, among the biggest gainers in the crop sub-sector were mango, which recovered from the previous year's slump of -6.63 percent to a hefty 11.25 percent last year. Banana grew from the previous year's 7.88 percent to 11.12 percent in 2007, pineapple from 2.56 percent in the previous year to 9.95 percent, peanuts from 2.53 percent to 7.03 percent, mongo from -2.9 percent to 11.98 percent, cassava from 4.73 percent to 6.5 percent, cabbage from -0.22 percent to 35.57 percent, and rubber from 11.38 percent to 14.94 percent.

The pineapple sub-sector expanded by 28.66 percent, white banana grossed 21.6 percent more last year, rubber at 25.48 percent, mongo at 17.38 percent, peanut at 12.29 percent, cassava at 0.36 percent, cabbage at 34.88 percent, and onion at 1.13 percent.

DA secretary Arthus Yap explained in a press statement that pineapple harvests increased because of additional production in idle lands in Cavite and good farming practices encouraged by the DA in Bicol.

The DA also encouraged the application of flower inducres and voluntary blooming to significantly boost mango production in 2007, notably in Ilocos Norte and the provinces of Western Visayas along with Cebu, Zamboanga del Norte and South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City.

Among vegetables, onions and cabbage registered dramatic output increments because of the availability of good planting materials, favorable weather conditions, and seed subsidies provided by the DA.

Palay harvests meanwhile went up to 5.96 percent to 16.24 million metric tons with a 12.16 percent spike in gross value to P182.052 billion while corn increased by 10.77 percent to 6.736 million MT with a 21.04 percent hike in total value to P65.887 billion.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/31/bus/rp.crops.yield.increase.by.10..html

paulkrps

January 31st, 2008, 02:59 PM

The Prayer Mountain
By Jojie Alcantara
Witerary

ITS impressive full name is the Covenant Mountain and Prayer Center, up in Tamayong, Mt. Apo, Calinan, less than an hour's ride from downtown.

For the Reverend Apollo C. Quiboloy, executive pastor of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name, it is a haven for peace and prayer, for contemplation and soul searching.

Once a rough landscape up in the highlands, the Prayer Mountain has been transformed into an 8-hectare garden of plants, waterways and flowers. Amazing landscape and restoration is spearheaded by Pastor Quiboloy, at the same time that he strives to make the mountain community benefit from surrounding developments.

This was where he grew up, where he was called and chosen, and finally anointed.

Tamayong is said to have an ambience best suited for spiritual retreats and recreations. Here the pastor intercedes for prayer requests sent by members, televiewers and covenant partners from all over the world.

Here, the President of the Philippines and other notable personalities had come to visit him and pay respects.

Many have been curious as to what the pastor is like, and many more eager to know about the Prayer Mountain.

I have had the privilege to be up there twice; once in 2001 when it was just being developed, and last Christmas, when Rhonson and I had the privilege of a pictorial session with him. This time, the area has been transformed into a breathtaking vista of floral gardens and a highland park that astounds the mind.

There is his Pastoral House, Prayer House and Gazebos, Martha's Restaurant overlooking Davao, Millenial Houses in different pastel colors, Star of David, Vista House and Garden Villas.

Gardeners are everywhere, quietly and dutifully fulfilling their tasks of picking out fallen leaves (not a sight anywhere!). The pavements were so clean you can sleep in them (it is said to be scrubbed daily with chlorox).

It was truly a paradise to ease the soul. Rhonson's only hitch was that the whole area was a No Smoking environment, so he had to walk far outside the entrance gate where he can puff away. We were told Ms. Ces Drilon, talk show host, also did this during her interview with the pastor.

I've heard many nice anecdotes about the place and the beloved pastor from his members who became my friends. But finally meeting him and shaking his hand was the ultimate encounter. He told me he has read my column, which delighted me.

During the pictorial session, he was in his favorite all white Armani suit.
One of the anecdotes proved to be true. He was camera shy, bashfully uncomfortable with posing for the lens. So I set out to make him at ease by conversing with him, while Rhon's camera kept clicking from afar with his zoom lens. Finally, the pastor was opening up, laughing candidly, far from the strong no-nonsense presence he projects on TV as an evangelist.

He has adopted so many kids, that it was only fitting to have him play with the children in the garden. It was a sight to behold, the lighter side of the reverend. An aura of gentleness and quiet strength exuded from his character.

One could see how his people around him revere and respect him so much. You would want for him at that moment, to adopt you too, and spare you from human frailty and a world gone mad.

For those who wish to visit the Covenant Mountain, write a letter of request addressed to the Central Administrator at the Central Headquarters located at Phil-Japan Friendship Highway, Catitipan, Davao City.

Appointment must be made at least 2 weeks before the scheduled date of visit for proper coordination. Follow up of approval of letter of request may be done by appointment or phone call.

There is a set of guidelines to be followed once you're up there: proper dress code for the men and women (no sando or sleeveless, spaghetti straps and no slippers). No picking of plants and fruits around. Observe silence at all times.

When were given a room in one of the Millenial House, we were asked to take a bath and cleanse ourselves before we meet the pastor. New toiletries were laid out for us.

Rhon commented it was so quiet that he couldn't sleep. The place is certainly conducive for deep contemplations and prayer. If something's bothering your life right now, this is the best place to stay for a while. (E-mail writer to jojiealcantara@gmail.com or visit her website www.witerary.com.)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/01/31/life/the.prayer.mountain..html