Nograles 'socializing' with Mindanao lawmakers
By Ben O. Tesiorna

DAVAO City Representative Prospero Nograles continues his "socialization" with colleagues in the hope that they would support him once Speaker Jose de Venecia is ousted from the position.

North Cotabato Representative Bernardo "Jun" Piñol Jr. said Nograles met with about 40 congressmen, mostly from Mindanao, Monday evening at the Rembrandt Hotel in Metro Manila.

"Unfortunately I was not able to catch up (with the socialization) as I was with Lakas meeting last night," Piñol said.

The neophyte congressman, however, said he will not be supporting any coup plot in the Lower House to unseat de Venecia.

"How I wish Nogie (Nograles) ran last July 4, 2007 for the speakership. I should have voted for him. To siege the speakership is uncalled for now. I won't support a coup," Piñol said.

Davao City 3rd District Representative Isidro Ungab, on the other hand, said Tuesday evening that the Mindanao bloc of the House is on a meeting at that moment and they all agreed to vote for a Mindanaoan "just in case the post of a Speaker is declared vacant."

"As of now, Speaker de Venecia has the numbers. Majority of the congressmen including myself is waiting for a signal from Malacañang to go ahead or not with the revamp," Ungab said.

The administration sought an audience with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Wednesday to discuss the crisis in the Lower House leadership. It was not known though if their meeting with the President materialized and if she made any decision on the House revamp.

It was learned that no less than the First Gentleman, Mike Arroyo, was meeting with Nograles along with the President's son Representative Mikey Arroyo who recently took an indefinite leave of absence from de Venecia's political party Lakas-CMD.

(Inching closer)

Ungab admitted that Nograles is slowly inching his way to the speaker post with the Arroyos' help.

"But in fairness to Nogie, di naman nya pinupush yung sarili nya para sa position (speaker). Ang sabi lang nya na if mabakante yung Speaker ay dapat taga Mindanao yung aming ilagay. But yung ibang kasama naming sa Mindanao bloc tulad ni Representative Datumanong ay mukhang kay JDV pa rin," Ungab said.

Reports said that de Venecia has the clear support of about 68 congressmen while Nograles has only 60.

With the House of Representative having 239 members, anyone who could muster 120 votes would surely get the post.

Some say Nograles has already got 100 supporters from Congress. Latest report revealed though that Nograles now has 136 signatures in his favor.

In all of this, Piñol, however, said that a change in the House leadership won't solve at all the country's "grave poverty."

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/01/news/nograles.socializing.with.mindanao.lawmakers.html

Erratic weather to continue
By Carlo P. Mallo

ERRATIC weather will continue to prevail in Davao City over the weekend as moderate to strong winds blow from the Northeastern direction. Rains will still be prevalent especially during the evenings.

Moderate to rough seas will affect Southern Mindanao, especially along its eastern coasts.

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Southern Mindanao will have partly cloudy skies to mostly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms.

But the extended forecast of the weather body showed that the region will experience sunshine weather with occasional rains.

Temperature in the region will vary from a high of 33 degrees Celsius to a low of 23 degrees Celsius. Humidity will still be prevalent especially right after daybreak peaking at a high of 95 percent and will be on a low of 50 percent shortly after lunch.

No weather disturbance is affecting any part of the country at the moment. The region has been experiencing rainy weather since the start of the year.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/01/news/erratic.weather.to.continue.html

Laviña hails accomplishments of 2 Filipinos
By Grace L. Plata

TWO outstanding Filipinos have once again gained recognition for the country, Councilor Peter Laviña said Thursday.

Walden Bello was named this year's Outstanding Public Scholar by the International Studies Association for his achievements in combining his academic work and activism.

Bello teaches at UP and writes about his many advocacies as a global activist for social justice, peace, human rights and the environment. He was described by a Belgian newspaper as the "most respected anti-globalization thinker in Asia," he was earlier a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, known as the alternative Nobel Prize.

"Walden and I sit at the National Council of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party," Laviña said.

May-an Villalba, another outstanding Filipino is an executive director of the Unlad Kabayan Migrant Services Foundation. She is a finalist in the Ernest & Young search for the Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines.

"She is a dedicated worker for the cause of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and pioneered in promoting savings mobilization for investments among our overseas workers and an outstanding social entrepreneur," Laviña said.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/01/news/lavi.a.hails.accomplishments.of.2.filipinos.html

Friday, February 01, 2008
Chamber to improve quality of products
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

DAVAO City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) President Simeon Marfori said the chamber is working with the agriculture sector in the city to further promote farm practices that would improve the quality of agricultural products.

"We plan to initiate good agricultural practices (GAP) trainings for the farmers. Two years ago, we conducted GAP trainings and we can do it this time," Marfori said in an interview Wednesday.

Marfori said the chamber proposes to have processing facilities and common service facilities that would be accessible to small farmers.

"We can do this by encouraging members of the agriculture sector to look for funding sources abroad or partner with other agencies," Marfori said.

"Another thing that the agriculture sector, particularly the food industry needs is the development of cold chain pero dapat affordable din for the small farmers," he added.

Marfori further said the food industry should also adopt good manufacturing practice (GMP) for food safety.

"It should be a practice na kapag naghahanda ng pagkain, dapat involved diyan ang hand washing and other sanitary practices. Karamihan kasi hindi na napapansin ang mga ganyang practices. We also believe that the DOH is doing something about it," Marfori said.

Agriculture sector is among the top priorities of the chamber this year.
Marfori said the chamber will give assistance and support to the sector being the largest contributor to the growth of the economy.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/01/bus/chamber.to.improve.quality.of.products.html

^^nangluod na unta ko! harhar!!

char.:lol:

Laviña hails accomplishments of 2 Filipinos
By Grace L. Plata

TWO outstanding Filipinos have once again gained recognition for the country, Councilor Peter Laviña said Thursday.

Walden Bello was named this year's Outstanding Public Scholar by the International Studies Association for his achievements in combining his academic work and activism.

Bello teaches at UP and writes about his many advocacies as a global activist for social justice, peace, human rights and the environment. He was described by a Belgian newspaper as the "most respected anti-globalization thinker in Asia," he was earlier a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, known as the alternative Nobel Prize.

"Walden and I sit at the National Council of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party," Laviña said.

May-an Villalba, another outstanding Filipino is an executive director of the Unlad Kabayan Migrant Services Foundation. She is a finalist in the Ernest & Young search for the Entrepreneur of the Year Philippines.

"She is a dedicated worker for the cause of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and pioneered in promoting savings mobilization for investments among our overseas workers and an outstanding social entrepreneur," Laviña said.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/01/news/lavi.a.hails.accomplishments.of.2.filipinos.html

^^great!! we should be proud of their accomplishment!

covered with mayonnaise :lol:

kalibanga-on ko ana.:lol:

it's so true!! I just drank it! hehe!!

:lol:mura ug butong ba :cheers:

Friday, February 1, 2008

Housing in Davao
by Bob Martin

Ever since I’ve lived in Davao, I have noticed that finding a house to rent here is usually not too easy. There has actually been a shortage of places available for rent over the years. At the times that we have been looking to move, it has usually been a relatively intense search to find a place that fits our needs.

For us, we need a big place. We have a large family, a number of nieces and a nephew who live with us, and also I operate my business from my house. So, a small place just won’t cut it for us. Of course, needing a large place makes finding the right house even harder in our situation. When we first moved to Davao, we ended up renting a smaller house, because we could not find a place that suited our needs. I rented a second house nearby for my office. It worked out OK, but not great. We were honestly not too happy with the arrangement. It lead to stress for us, even bickering between Feyma and I. After about 6 months in that house, we found a much better place that was very large, and cheaper than renting two small houses. We moved right away! It really lead to a happier life for us, because we were much more comfortable.

In the last 6 months or so, i am seeing improvement in the housing market in Davao. Within walking distance from my house, there are about 5 or 6 new apartment buildings that have been completed in recent months, or are nearing completion. And, I am not talking about tiny places, or low budget places, but nice apartments that I would be quite comfortable in myself. So, this is a huge improvement in the City, and I think it makes Davao even more inviting than it already was. There is even one place not far from where I live where there was an older apartment building, which the owner tore down to build a new complex. That was quite surprising to me, as most property owners here let their places go until they are practically crumbling before making such a move.

So, maybe it is good economic times in Davao right now. New people moving into these places should sustain the economic boom here. We have new call center businesses moving into town, so there are decent jobs opening up in Davao too.

I am quite happy with my life here in Davao!


http://liveinthephilippines.com/bobm/2008/02/01/housing-in-davao/

old photo of Suy Kee Commercial(Antwell Bldg.)?


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not! photos taken by @Sizaryan (flickrs)

^^ I think that church at right portion of the collage is the original San Pedro Cathedral before it was renovated.

yup, true. and talomo beach was very nice, kaso things started to change when it was overran by squatters. that is also the same pic used in a stamp before i think.

^^ reviving the revival :lol:

bumpologist as in kimber.:lol:

this isn't the current altar right? flickr find from arnel villegas.

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olala Samalatious .....

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Ligid Island .....

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:cheers:

this isn't the current altar right? flickr find from arnel villegas.

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not ! the current is a resin-made christ w/ worn-out cloth

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nang-ungkat napud?:lol:

^^ :lol: recyling the recycles

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^^maybe I should buy 2 of it for 10 forumers here....


sure. then you cut it like pizza. it becomes a pizza burger!!


kalibanga-on ko ana.:lol:


:lol:

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Baka Edelweiss Restaurant in Bangkal?

it's de bordejj parang Belgian ata :colgate:

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where where?

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beautiful.... asa ni dapit... ?

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i know this, this is the road leading to my secret road ( to avoid the multicabs in bangkerohan :lol: ) ... this is the one leading to marfori-maa road...

where where?

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road leading to light bringer school?

road leading to light bringer school?

Light Bringer... sir paul parang quiz ito for some. :) Iba na name nito ngayon, the place still brings enlightenment though :cheers:

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CITY TRIANGLE is a new compact food retail center which house food shops, business centers and a recreation establishment. It also houses the biggest computer shop in Davao City. Its main attraction is the large center space for common dining which is easily convertible to an entertainment house for festive activities and concerts, product launchings, trade fairs and exhibit.

My fave tambayan circa '97-99

Light Bringer... sir paul parang quiz ito for some. :) Iba na name nito ngayon, the place still brings enlightenment though :cheers:

i think it is now owned by a computer school, is it ama? :nuts:

i think it is now owned by a computer school, is it ama? :nuts:

used to be sir paul, pero nag transfer na ang AMA. di ko lang matandaan ang name ng school ngayon :nuts:

magandang gabi po sir ibex, saan na po ang AMA-Davao ngayon? :)

(from my uncles' file po ito :) )

1848 - wooden church built on the present site

1899 -

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1942
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San Pedro Church through the years :cheers:

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oh goody goody, i was looking for this images a long time. salamat po.:lol:

kay uncle po kayo magpasalamat sir paul.... :lol:

btw, did you notice that the acacia tree was still alive noong mga end of 1960s ...

notice the acacia tree (left side of the picture)
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:cheers:

magandang gabi po sir ibex, saan na po ang AMA-Davao ngayon? :)

malvar st..adjacent to davao doctors college. may access din yata sa may san pedro extension going to bankerohan market.

the acacia tree was an issue, at one point somebody wanted to cut it. by now it's more than a hundred years old.

yung DBP building ngayon nirerenovate diba? sayang at bago ang itsura, sana nirestore nalang sa ca 1960s na itsura nya

Light Bringer... sir paul parang quiz ito for some. :) Iba na name nito ngayon, the place still brings enlightenment though :cheers:

Trivia: Light Bringer or Light Bearer is Lucifer.

I live near Light Bringer. I mean, duol ang among balay sa Light Bringer (what used to be).

beautiful.... asa ni dapit... ?

Bolton Street...

^^Few more hours to go I'll be seeing Davao again, Live!

Is Cosmopolitan Funeral Home wi-fi enabled?

^^ thanks sir jhunix :cheers:

Bolton Street...

^^Few more hours to go I'll be seeing Davao again, Live!

Is Cosmopolitan Funeral Home wi-fi enabled?

Sir Bongskie hangga talaga ako sa inyo.... You're so strong, How I'd I had the same disposition when my momskie died 5 years ago....

If cosmo is wi-fied that will be another first in Davao (or in Mindanao ?)... pls. find out... we're waiting for the answer ... have a safe trip back home i.e. to you and the rest of the family members ... :cheers:

used to be sir paul, pero nag transfer na ang AMA. di ko lang matandaan ang name ng school ngayon :nuts:



It's now called Values School ...FYI

^^ sana mag extend sila vertically, para mapilitan din ang pnb to do the same :)

yung Awad building ba is sa current site ng DBP or PNB? twas Davaos tallest noong nagbibinata si ambie diba? :lol:

^^^^ :lol: lagot ka kay sir ambie ... ang pagkaka-alam ko under construction yon during sir paul's college years :lol: biro lang po.....

Maayong Buntag
D . A . V . A . O
I *heart* You

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one of davao's oldest section.

good morning davao!!!!

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this street will be beautiful if there are no electrical wires....

^^ is their burger expensive?

^^all of this are true....

^^lagi! lami!!

good news or bad news? baka ang Imperial Manila lang makikinabang nito !


Saturday, February 02, 2008
Davao mining industry can save RP from debt

THE mining industry in Davao Region has a lot of potentials that it can save the whole country from debt.

Economist and National Economic Development Authority (Neda) 11 Nicasio Regional Director Angelo J. Agustin said this, adding his agency is focusing on Davao's mining industry this year aside from the implementation of irrigation projects in the different communities in Davao Region.



"We will promote policies for the mining industry for investments to come in. Napakalakas ng mining industry ng Davao Region particularly in Compostela Valley and in Davao Oriental. It can even save the whole country from debt," Agustin told Sun.Star Davao.

He said Neda 11 has come up with a cluster plan for the mining industry, which includes various policies for potential investments.

According to the regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11, which also pushes for the development of the mining industry, there are five investment opportunities identified in the industry, namely: gold and copper mining project; nickel mining project; limestone quarrying and processing; marble processing; and jewelry making.

DTI added that in Region 11, the metallic mineral reserves include 44.8 million metric tons of gold, 475.7 million metric tons of nickel, and 363.6 million metric tons of copper.

Meanwhile, in line with the government's policy of revitalizing the country's mining industry, Davao Region, through the DTI 11, has included the industry in its 11 priority industry clusters together with banana, mango, coconut, seaweed, ICT, eco-tourism, wood, livestock and poultry, bio-fuel, and farm equipment industries.

On the other hand, Agustin said aside from the mining industry, which Neda 11 will focus on this year, irrigation projects would also be implemented in the region.

"These projects will continuously be implemented in small communities in Davao Region, I'm not sure kung ilang communities pero marami-rami rin," Agustin said. (JGRS)


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/02/bus/davao.mining.industry.can.save.rp.from.debt.html

Saturday, February 02, 2008
DTI: New investments in Davao up by 44%
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

THE regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that new investments in Davao Region increased by 44 percent in 2007 as compared to the figures posted in 2006.

DTI-Southern Mindanao Assistant Secretary Merly M. Cruz, in her presentation during the 40th Installation of Officers and Board of Trustees of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) Thursday night at the Davao Convention and Trade Center, said investments recorded in 2007 is the highest in the last five years.

Sun.Star Network Online's coverage of the Sinulog 2008 Festival

She said total investments in the region last year were pegged at P9.182 billion as compared to the P6.362 billion in 2006.

Cruz said these new investments generated a total of 46,416 jobs.

As to national performance, Cruz said there was a robust performance of trade, agriculture and fishery, private services, and construction last year.

The export performance in the national level also went up by 4.76 percent despite the dollar depreciation.

"Top markets are still absorbed by US with 17 percent and Japan with 14 percent. China and Hong Kong exports are also expanding," she said.

Cruz, on the other hand, presented the department's policy directions for this year, which include the development of countryside through the super regions; increase infrastructure spending; increase export competitiveness to capture a bigger share in the international trade; improve labor competitiveness and productivity; develop micro, small and medium enterprises; and make reforms for good governance.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/02/bus/dti.new.investments.in.davao.up.by.44..html

^^

Davao is truly leading Mindanao in most respects...:applause: :applause::applause:

maayong hapon davao!

*my account loga in other forum but not here?hmm

^^

Davao is truly leading Mindanao in most respects...:applause: :applause::applause:
exactly. but depends on who you talking to:D can somebody help me understand the difference between city economy and regional economy:D

DPWH set to start reconstruction of Davao Bankerohan bridge
By Rose B. Palacio

Davao City (2 February) -- After eighteen (18) days of monitoring, the much-awaited barge loaded with complete materials and equipments (from Manila to Davao) for the total reconstruction of Generoso Bridge in Bankerohan, has arrived.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XI Director Jerome dela Rosa, in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) bared that Dabawenyos would expect full-blast operation of the total rehabilitation of the bridge at Bankerohan, a portion of which has collapsed last year that have caused traffic congestion with its adjacent bridge alone absorbing a two-way traffic.

Director dela Rosa, together with DPWH assistant regional director Rey Tamayo immediately went to the construction site to inspect its ongoing operation upon the arrival of the barge.

The contractor was on strict orders to immediately mobilize their construction equipment and manpower resources at site to realize early implementation and completion of the project which is expected to be finished on or before August 14, 2008.

The contract agreement, approved by DPWH Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr, has given the winning contractor, Ciriaco Corporation, the Notice to Proceed last January 14, 2008 and was given 210 calendar days to complete the bridge with a total award for the construction of works at P206,648,492.58.

Under the contract agreement, DPWH Assistant Secretary Rafael C. Yabut has been duly authorized in this undertaking.

Earlier, the Reconstruction of Governor Generoso 1 (Bankerohan) bridge over Davao River along Davao-Cotabato road here in Davao was programmed at P216,700,000.00.

But Secretary Ebdane has approved to undertake it thru Negotiated Procurement until the amount awarded went down to P206,648,492.58.

In answer to a query, Director dela Rosa said the public seems to have apprehensions that the total bridge reconstruction might not be completed on time.

However, Director dela Rosa allays the fear of some sector because it has been the policy of the government that if the contractor fails to comply with the contract agreement, the latter will be penalized or outright cancel its contract in favor of the government. (PIA) [top]

Kumain ka ba ng maraming maiz con hielo ngayon?
ot sorry

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exactly. but depends on who you talking to:D can somebody help me understand the difference between city economy and regional economy:D

We in this thread can....but our neighbors cant. I guess they should take MemoPlus Gold :D la lang..... :hilarious Or Sustagen Prime :D

We in this thread can....but our neighbors cant. I guess they should take MemoPlus Gold :D la lang..... :hilarious Or Sustagen Prime :D

agree....

PIA Press Release
2008/02/02

Davao markets need P100-M for improvements

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (2 February) -- The nine public markets of Davao City would need about P100 million to refurbish its facilities and the construction of water treatment plants.

Francisco Vales, Jr., officer-in-charge, Davao City Economic Enterprise said although there has no plans yet on rehabilitating the public markets that amount would be appropriate to fix some structures in the different markets of the city.

The public markets here do not have water treatment facilities, he said.

But he said they are constantly introducing repairs in the markets and the construction of toilets.

Right now there are three Class A markets of the city namely Agdao, Bankerohan and Toril.

To become a Class A market it has to have a monthly income of P600,000.

Vales meanwhile said that they expect a surplus of their 2007 income compared to the P5.9 million surplus they had in 2006.

He said their target collection for 2008 was pegged at P74 million.

Vales meanwhile said that they are closely monitoring the products sold in the market especially on meat and other meat products.

He said these products must carry a certification from the National Meat Inspection Service and the items properly marked by that office.

"We need to strictly implement this because we want that products sold in the market are fit for human consumption," he said.

Sanitation is also a concern that they check regularly and this is also being done in coordination with the city health office.

Despite the presence of big groceries operating in the city as source of food by other people, he said majority of the population go to the market to buy their food.

He said they need to improve on the facilities and they need to really work hard to attain their income target so that they will sources of funds for some market improvement. (PIA) [top]


http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080202.htm&no=04&r=R11&y=08&mo=02

:applause: :applause: :applause:


Front Article
Sudoku-loving expat shows how it's done
By Joel B. Escovilla

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A RETIRED British expat in the city is proving that business and philanthropy are not two opposing forces locked in a perpetual tug-of-war.

In fact, even if his little restaurant sticks out like a bent thumb from among the rows of beauty parlors, barber shops and ukay-ukays (surplus clothes) along Crooked Road, it does serve an altruistic purpose.

The concept is short of revolutionary, said 60-year-old Alan Barnett, as he took a page out of a regular and profit-oriented business model, tore it to pieces. The result is this equation: Income – expenses = profits – charity.

Now, if that doesn’t make any difference, maybe this will: 50 percent of the diner’s profits will go to the purchase of brand new computer sets for public elementary school children in the city. So the next obvious question is: did he suck at math when he was a child?

“I’m a very good at math,” he said. “I was brilliant but did not know it because everything came easy to me. I’d get the lesson in five minutes and the rest of the time I’d be fooling around.”

Of course, with an I.Q. of 160, there’s no reason to doubt him.

Barnett spent the better half of his life in the United States. After riding the bandwagon during the computer boom in the 80s and building his own company in England, then advising big businesses on human resources and setting up their own computer systems, he “retired” a millionaire at the age of 40 and relocated to Miami, Floria and decided to take it easy.

But boredom pushed him to put up another consultancy firm, and his reputation as a quick-thinking troubleshooter grew that he was able to corner big name clients like Kodak and Ford. That challenge, however, quickly dissipated and he found himself in a dilemma. He now has enough money in his pockets to retire ten times over and nothing to do.

So in 1999, he decided to put into practice the equation that he has been perfecting in his head.

“It took three years of planning and researching but it boiled down to a choice between Philippines and Vietnam because of the high level of English competency,” he said.

After mustering all his courage along with the confidence that his plan would work, Barnett packed his bags and set up the very first Al’s Diner in Bohol in Central Visayas. It didn’t last however because the few bumps he expected turned out to be much bigger than he anticipated.

“I started doing something like this in Bohol but I was hit with a lot of corruption,” he said, adding that he was so disappointed he immediately decided to transfer his business to Vietnam.

A friend from Davao City, however, persuaded him to visit the place so Barnett again packed his bags and converted a local hotel as his base of operations while they scoured for an ideal place for business. Despite his bad experience, Barnett was convinced that a restaurant is the way to go.

“All Filipinos love to do two things, karaoke and eat and I have a pretty good burger recipe in the states,” he said.

Good marketing sense

In February of 2006, and with P1 million as seed fund, Barnett officially opened Al’s Diner in Davao City.

The diner seemed anachronistic with its 50’s themed design. The splashes of red, blue and white underscores the fact that everything — from the architecture, leatherette benches, down to the menu – is American. On top of the door reads a sign: “The Little Restaurant that Cares.”

If not for the Davaoena waitresses, you’d catch yourself speaking in English when you give your order.

“It’s a very good marketing sense because at the end of the day, we run projects for the community.” Barnett said. “We started to make real profits in the last three or four months,” he said.

He said 50 percent of the profits of the diner is earmarked for his “A Bite for a Byte” program, 25 percent for the operations and another 25 percent for the expansion.

As part of the “self-help” concept, the program seeks to provide computers for elementary school kids but the number of units lent out will depend on how much school principals and teachers put out.

While the program does not ask for financial collateral from the potential school-beneficiary, Barnett does require their students to visit the diner at “1 point” per order.

“They don’t have to order the most expensive food, just 20 pesos will do. The visits will depend on the population. So if the school has 600 students, that would mean 300 visits,” he said.

That prerequisite is important, he added, so that the donated computers would not seem like dole-outs and the school will take better care of them because they now have a stake in the project. “This is not an aid program, you support the diner and the diner will provide the computers.”

Although he said that employees, high school and college students, can also adopt a school whenever they eat at the diner so each order will amount to one point.

On August 2, 2007, the Agdao Elementary School became the 2nd recipient of the Bite for a Byte program, after Bunawan Elementary School two years ago, when it was awarded with two sets of computers along with licensed softwares. Barnett also volunteers to oversee the training of the teachers and the maintenance of the equipment.

He said two more computers sets are lined up for release.

His expertise in human relations came in handy as the staff are well-trained in assisting to the needs of customers, still patterned after the American way of service, and multi-tasking. The diner attempts to create a homey feel where the waitresses not only serve but engage you in a conversation.

Though Barnett quickly added that the waitresses know when to back off when you need your space.

From the giant burger which boasts of one pound of 100 percent lean Australian beef, to the milkshakes and the fries, the menu is all American. The only anomaly in the menu is the affordable rice and viand dishes. This is still the Philippines, after all.

“We take the Philippine taste and added an American kick to it,” he said.

Lesson learned, lesson imparted

With his ubiquitous cap, Barnett is a regular fixture at the diner, never failing to greet bystanders and familiar faces with his gap-toothed smile; unless he is busy networking with other restaurants to buy into his campaign to help schools or solving two Sodokus at a time.

His cap has another function. In order to amuse little kids or break the ice, Barnett takes it off, exposes his bald head, and cry out: “Siopao, Mami!”

His voice drops to a whisper, perhaps worried that one of his waitresses might hear him, as he admits he prefers to drink his chocolate at his usual watering hole in Agdao Public Market, “because it’s cheaper there.”

Believe it or not, Barnett pays for his own food when he eats at his own diner. “When you open a business, you don’t abuse it,” he said.

The British national intends to put up five more diners in the cities of Davao, Zamboanga, General Santos, Digos and Cotabato.

His only regret is when the challenge dissipates once his vision to provide computers to every public elementary school throughout Mindanao takes off. And when that happens, he hopes he still has some energy left to solve another equation.

Where did get his sense of charity?

“Probably from my father; he told me that I won’t get a single cent when he dies because it’s all going to charity.”

That’s the same lesson he told his only daughter, because when he dies all his money will fund the Bite for a Byte program.

As our interview ends, Barnett stood up and lights up a cigarette.

“This is my only vice,” he said, raising his cigarette as he puffs out a lungful of smoke.

“You sound like you’re making an excuse to yourself.”

“Yeah,” he said, “My only luxury is when I travel I have to go first class especially on long trips so that I’ll have a good night’s sleep and not wake up grouchy.

I have no intention of getting married again because I get more kick in helping people.”

I remember him telling me that he was married four times in four different continents: North and South America, Antarctica and Asia. But I did not ask whether or not that could be the reason.

Night fell and a group of beauticians coming from the neighboring salon passed by. They were talking animatedly as their shift ended.

As their voices were drowned by the blare of a speeding jeepney, Barnett greeted them a hearty “good evening” and the intrusion earned him a defiant glare from the group.

He laughed like it was the most natural thing in the world.


http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19054

^^

May Barnett's tribe thrive...:applause:

^^
where is al's diner?..parang masarap kumain dun ah.....:)

^^ sa crooked road idol @xzibit , tabi ng dating Datu Complex now NCCC

:applause: :applause: :applause:


Front Article
Sudoku-loving expat shows how it's done
By Joel B. Escovilla

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A RETIRED British expat in the city is proving that business and philanthropy are not two opposing forces locked in a perpetual tug-of-war.

In fact, even if his little restaurant sticks out like a bent thumb from among the rows of beauty parlors, barber shops and ukay-ukays (surplus clothes) along Crooked Road, it does serve an altruistic purpose.

The concept is short of revolutionary, said 60-year-old Alan Barnett, as he took a page out of a regular and profit-oriented business model, tore it to pieces. The result is this equation: Income – expenses = profits – charity.

Now, if that doesn’t make any difference, maybe this will: 50 percent of the diner’s profits will go to the purchase of brand new computer sets for public elementary school children in the city. So the next obvious question is: did he suck at math when he was a child?

“I’m a very good at math,” he said. “I was brilliant but did not know it because everything came easy to me. I’d get the lesson in five minutes and the rest of the time I’d be fooling around.”

Of course, with an I.Q. of 160, there’s no reason to doubt him.

Barnett spent the better half of his life in the United States. After riding the bandwagon during the computer boom in the 80s and building his own company in England, then advising big businesses on human resources and setting up their own computer systems, he “retired” a millionaire at the age of 40 and relocated to Miami, Floria and decided to take it easy.

But boredom pushed him to put up another consultancy firm, and his reputation as a quick-thinking troubleshooter grew that he was able to corner big name clients like Kodak and Ford. That challenge, however, quickly dissipated and he found himself in a dilemma. He now has enough money in his pockets to retire ten times over and nothing to do.

So in 1999, he decided to put into practice the equation that he has been perfecting in his head.

“It took three years of planning and researching but it boiled down to a choice between Philippines and Vietnam because of the high level of English competency,” he said.

After mustering all his courage along with the confidence that his plan would work, Barnett packed his bags and set up the very first Al’s Diner in Bohol in Central Visayas. It didn’t last however because the few bumps he expected turned out to be much bigger than he anticipated.

“I started doing something like this in Bohol but I was hit with a lot of corruption,” he said, adding that he was so disappointed he immediately decided to transfer his business to Vietnam.

A friend from Davao City, however, persuaded him to visit the place so Barnett again packed his bags and converted a local hotel as his base of operations while they scoured for an ideal place for business. Despite his bad experience, Barnett was convinced that a restaurant is the way to go.

“All Filipinos love to do two things, karaoke and eat and I have a pretty good burger recipe in the states,” he said.

Good marketing sense

In February of 2006, and with P1 million as seed fund, Barnett officially opened Al’s Diner in Davao City.

The diner seemed anachronistic with its 50’s themed design. The splashes of red, blue and white underscores the fact that everything — from the architecture, leatherette benches, down to the menu – is American. On top of the door reads a sign: “The Little Restaurant that Cares.”

If not for the Davaoena waitresses, you’d catch yourself speaking in English when you give your order.

“It’s a very good marketing sense because at the end of the day, we run projects for the community.” Barnett said. “We started to make real profits in the last three or four months,” he said.

He said 50 percent of the profits of the diner is earmarked for his “A Bite for a Byte” program, 25 percent for the operations and another 25 percent for the expansion.

As part of the “self-help” concept, the program seeks to provide computers for elementary school kids but the number of units lent out will depend on how much school principals and teachers put out.

While the program does not ask for financial collateral from the potential school-beneficiary, Barnett does require their students to visit the diner at “1 point” per order.

“They don’t have to order the most expensive food, just 20 pesos will do. The visits will depend on the population. So if the school has 600 students, that would mean 300 visits,” he said.

That prerequisite is important, he added, so that the donated computers would not seem like dole-outs and the school will take better care of them because they now have a stake in the project. “This is not an aid program, you support the diner and the diner will provide the computers.”

Although he said that employees, high school and college students, can also adopt a school whenever they eat at the diner so each order will amount to one point.

On August 2, 2007, the Agdao Elementary School became the 2nd recipient of the Bite for a Byte program, after Bunawan Elementary School two years ago, when it was awarded with two sets of computers along with licensed softwares. Barnett also volunteers to oversee the training of the teachers and the maintenance of the equipment.

He said two more computers sets are lined up for release.

His expertise in human relations came in handy as the staff are well-trained in assisting to the needs of customers, still patterned after the American way of service, and multi-tasking. The diner attempts to create a homey feel where the waitresses not only serve but engage you in a conversation.

Though Barnett quickly added that the waitresses know when to back off when you need your space.

From the giant burger which boasts of one pound of 100 percent lean Australian beef, to the milkshakes and the fries, the menu is all American. The only anomaly in the menu is the affordable rice and viand dishes. This is still the Philippines, after all.

“We take the Philippine taste and added an American kick to it,” he said.

Lesson learned, lesson imparted

With his ubiquitous cap, Barnett is a regular fixture at the diner, never failing to greet bystanders and familiar faces with his gap-toothed smile; unless he is busy networking with other restaurants to buy into his campaign to help schools or solving two Sodokus at a time.

His cap has another function. In order to amuse little kids or break the ice, Barnett takes it off, exposes his bald head, and cry out: “Siopao, Mami!”

His voice drops to a whisper, perhaps worried that one of his waitresses might hear him, as he admits he prefers to drink his chocolate at his usual watering hole in Agdao Public Market, “because it’s cheaper there.”

Believe it or not, Barnett pays for his own food when he eats at his own diner. “When you open a business, you don’t abuse it,” he said.

The British national intends to put up five more diners in the cities of Davao, Zamboanga, General Santos, Digos and Cotabato.

His only regret is when the challenge dissipates once his vision to provide computers to every public elementary school throughout Mindanao takes off. And when that happens, he hopes he still has some energy left to solve another equation.

Where did get his sense of charity?

“Probably from my father; he told me that I won’t get a single cent when he dies because it’s all going to charity.”

That’s the same lesson he told his only daughter, because when he dies all his money will fund the Bite for a Byte program.

As our interview ends, Barnett stood up and lights up a cigarette.

“This is my only vice,” he said, raising his cigarette as he puffs out a lungful of smoke.

“You sound like you’re making an excuse to yourself.”

“Yeah,” he said, “My only luxury is when I travel I have to go first class especially on long trips so that I’ll have a good night’s sleep and not wake up grouchy.

I have no intention of getting married again because I get more kick in helping people.”

I remember him telling me that he was married four times in four different continents: North and South America, Antarctica and Asia. But I did not ask whether or not that could be the reason.

Night fell and a group of beauticians coming from the neighboring salon passed by. They were talking animatedly as their shift ended.

As their voices were drowned by the blare of a speeding jeepney, Barnett greeted them a hearty “good evening” and the intrusion earned him a defiant glare from the group.

He laughed like it was the most natural thing in the world.


http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19054
where's this resto located? I wanna visit the place.

www.sunstar.com.ph


Saturday, February 02, 2008
Training starts for young Davao cagers

THE 40 young cagers from Davao City and General Santos City will start their training at 8 a.m. Saturday in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC), a three-year program that aims to develop and prepare talents for future international competitions, at the Montaña Gym.

This was bared to Sun.Star Davao recently by NBTC Davao territory head lawyer-coach Manny Nitorreda.

Sun.Star Network Online's coverage of the Sinulog 2008 Festival

Nitorreda said the 40 trainees would be divided into four groups of 10. Each group will have one and a half hour of individual training per session. The first group starts at 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. while the second group is set at 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The next two groups will train at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and then 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Nitorreda said Sunday training would be held at the University of Mindanao (UM) Matina campus gym in the morning and Montaña Gym in the afternoon.

He will have the help of associate coaches Pocholo Elegino, Miguel Solitaria, and Caloy Salvador from Ateneo; Augusto Banzali, Roderick Conda and Rhoel Josol of University of Mindanao; Wynsjohn Te, Ferdinand Pastor of Jose Maria College and Ace Aspiras of Digos.

They will train the 22 players who made it to NBTC's 14-15 program and the 18 cagers who qualified in the "16-17 age group" among over 100 aspirants who tried out on January 19 at the Ateneo High School courts. (MLSA)

^^this is so urgent!!

^^ sa crooked road idol @xzibit , tabi ng dating Datu Complex now NCCC

hmmmm..parang ok pumuna doon now ah...gutom pa naman ako.....hehehehehe

hirap lang siguo sa parking...

^^ yup hirap parking diyan pero sa UM parang ok kasi saturday balita mo kung masarap ha! :colgate:

ot sorry

Peng Hok
Mike B, ikaw ba yan???>>> familiar character... ?Bangus?




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Mike Bangus? Hmmmm... I forgot what B stands for. :D

^^
where is al's diner?..parang masarap kumain dun ah.....:)

Al's Diner? Home of the giant burger??? Hehehehe

Goys, galing ako SM kanina. Ang ganda ng scale model ng Holiday Ocean View and Marina. Kaso lang, when I was about to take a picture, nilapitan ako agad ng agent at binentahan ako. Ayun, umalis nalang ako agad. Hehehe

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Zip line.
Catwalk.
Trapeze Jump.
Fights!

Team Building. Building trust in God. Retreat. Camping. The works!


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Al's Diner? Home of the giant burger??? Hehehehe

Goys, galing ako SM kanina. Ang ganda ng scale model ng Holiday Ocean View and Marina. Kaso lang, when I was about to take a picture, nilapitan ako agad ng agent at binentahan ako. Ayun, umalis nalang ako agad. Hehehe

di ka marunong mag chika kasi na ka kuha nga ako ng photos :colgate:

di ka marunong mag chika kasi na ka kuha nga ako ng photos :colgate:

Post mo na! im excited!

Hi guys...Im watching QTV now....Kanina sa Living It Up, they featured Pearl Farm. Jan pala ang Nivea Fun in the Sun party? ang daming artista and personalities. Nivea spokewoman said that it was they're first to have a party in Mindanao. And ofcourse, alin city pa ba ang pipiliin nila...when it comes to party and urbanity...DAVAO!

Also, after the Living It Up, now they're showing Planet Q. Planet Q would also be featuring Davao's Crocodile Park...weeee watch kayo kc d pa naman tapos ang program eh. :okay:

morning all!

yung sa holiday ocean view, 7 storeys pala yung hotel dun, bale 2 ka 7 storey building tapos may mga mas pandak pa

Gandang Umaga

Saturday, February 02, 2008
DTI: New investments in Davao up by 44%
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

THE regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that new investments in Davao Region increased by 44 percent in 2007 as compared to the figures posted in 2006.

DTI-Southern Mindanao Assistant Secretary Merly M. Cruz, in her presentation during the 40th Installation of Officers and Board of Trustees of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) Thursday night at the Davao Convention and Trade Center, said investments recorded in 2007 is the highest in the last five years.

She said total investments in the region last year were pegged at P9.182 billion as compared to the P6.362 billion in 2006.

Cruz said these new investments generated a total of 46,416 jobs.

As to national performance, Cruz said there was a robust performance of trade, agriculture and fishery, private services, and construction last year.

The export performance in the national level also went up by 4.76 percent despite the dollar depreciation.

"Top markets are still absorbed by US with 17 percent and Japan with 14 percent. China and Hong Kong exports are also expanding," she said.

Cruz, on the other hand, presented the department's policy directions for this year, which include the development of countryside through the super regions; increase infrastructure spending; increase export competitiveness to capture a bigger share in the international trade; improve labor competitiveness and productivity; develop micro, small and medium enterprises; and make reforms for good governance.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/02/bus/dti.new.investments.in.davao.up.by.44..html

Saturday, February 02, 2008
Fidel iodized salt producer to expand here

AN EXECUTIVE of Salinas Foods Inc., maker of the Fidel Iodized Salt and the Fidel Hammer meat tenderizing salt, announced the company would soon be putting up an office in Davao City.

Luis Go, Salinas Foods director in Mindanao, said the office will be set up in the next three months.

"We will be putting up an office here so that we can better coordinate with the City Health Office and Davao City public markets in promoting the Healthy Lifestyle Project," Go told Sun.Star Davao.

The Fidel Iodized Salt was introduced in 1993 in support to the No. 14 Agenda of former president Fidel V. Ramos, which is the Universal Salt Iodization.

Johnny Khonghun, chair and president of the Salinas Foods, said in Friday's edition of Kapihan sa PIA that the iodized salt campaign was initially funded by the DOH, Unicef, and Salinas Foods Inc.

"Based on our survey, at present, 80 percent of our population is already aware of the products. I can say that we have a very successful campaign in the past," Khonghun said.

"We encourage people to buy packed iodized salt. Market vendors can play a very big role on this advocacy so that we can fully implement the healthy lifestyle project," Khonghun said.

The company's main office is in Quezon City. It also has an office in Cebu City and in General Santos City. (JGRS)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/02/bus/fidel.iodized.salt.producer.to.expand.here.html

Saturday, February 02, 2008
Celebrating Chinese New Year
By Janette Huang-Teves
Mom-about town

"OUT with the old and in with the new"! A Chinese proverb states that "all creations are reborn on New Year's day". This 2008, the Chinese New Year will fall on February 7.

You might be wondering why last year, Chinese New Year was celebrated on February 18 while in 2009, it will be on January 26. It is because the much-anticipated festivity is based on solar and lunar movements that represent time based on different days in different years on the Chinese calendar. Usually, the Chinese New Year is commemorated either in January or February.

And, did you know that the commonly used greeting, "Kung Hei Fat Choi!", is not synonymous to "Happy New Year!"? Instead, its meaning loosely translates to "Congratulations and be prosperous!".

Chinese New Year traditions

According to Internet sources, "the Chinese New Year's Eve is filled with preparations that pertain to finding good fortune."

Preparations would include cleaning the house before the New Year so as to welcome new and positive energy, keeping of the brooms and brushes when the cleaning is finished as well as paying off all household debts so as not to incur more debts in the New Year.

Old and worn-out money should be replaced with new and crisp bills, secured in red envelopes or "ang pao" to indicate that it is lucky money. Differences between friends and family members should be resolved.

The New Year's Day house decorations include red banners or couplets with New Year wishes and symbols of good fortune in gold. The new clothes worn should be in orange and red, which signify happiness and prosperity.

Every traditional Chinese household should also have live blooming plants to symbolize rebirth and new growth. Flowers are believed to be symbolic of wealth and high positions in one's career.

Symbolical dining

This Chinese New Year, why don't you organize your very own Chinese dinner at home? After all, you don't have to be Chinese to welcome the Year of the Rat!

Gather your close family members for a "reunion"/thanksgiving dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve. At midnight, open every door and window in the house as a physical "airing out" of the old year and welcoming in the New Year.

Prepare oranges and a circular candy tray filled with a dazzling array of candies. And, don't forget Davao's very own juicy pomelos to signify abundance. In fact, the Chinese word for pomelo sounds like the word for "to have." The candies and fruits represent togetherness, sweetness, longevity, children, and prosperity.

Cook chicken or fish (symbolizing prosperity) and serve intact to represent completeness. Golden prosperous cakes (which look like golden nuggets) and uncut noodles (connoting longevity) should also comprise the New Year's Day meal.

Tikoy otherwise known as Chinese New Year pudding must be part of dessert. Its sweetness symbolizes a rich, sweet life; stickiness, close family ties; and the round shape signifies family reunion.

For a complete Chinese dining experience, hand out Chinese fortune cookies to cap the meal. Ready-made fortune cookies such as the 'Gold Coin' brand are available in our grocery stores.

If preparing the Chinese banquet at home is not your cup of tea, then head off to Marco Polo's Lotus Court from January 12 to February 11, 2008 to avail of their Peking Duck Promotion among its assortment of Chinese dishes.

Enjoy their special set menus for a minimum of four persons and savor Peking Duck prepared in a myriad of ways such as Roast Peking Duck, Deep-Fried Duck with Salt and Pepper, Golden Duck with Vermicelli and Bean Curd, Minced Duck Meat with Lettuce, and more!

The Chinese New Year buffet both for Lotus Court and Cafe Marco is at P888++, kids age 6-12 is at P 498++. Every P4,000 minimum purchase gives customers a chance to win gift certificates for room accommodation or food and beverage.

Davao's own celebration

I recently went to our local malls and was fascinated with the throngs of people buying good luck charms in preparation for the Year of the Rat.

Feng shui says that "2008 is not good for those born with the zodiac signs of the rat, rabbit, horse and ram." At Victoria Plaza, they even have a chart displaying recommended lucky feng shui charms to avoid misfortune for these zodiac signs.

Those under zodiac signs of rat should have lucky charms of ox and monkey; for rabbit: dog and pig; for ram: pig; for ox: snake and rooster; for tiger: pig and dog; for snake: monkey and ox; for monkey: snake and dragon; for rooster: dragon and snake; for dog: tiger; and for pig: tiger.

I was quite impressed with Victoria Plaza's wide assortment of Feng Shui books, home decor, bracelets, fortune plants, lanterns, among others to usher in the coming New Year. What I like about Victoria's accommodating staff is their vast knowledge of the department store's Chinese 'good luck' products.

On the other hand, Gaisano Mall has an ongoing 'China Fest' at their atrium where they sell colorful and elegant cheongsams, scrumptious Chinese delicacies, traditional decorations and trinkets, to name a few.

On February 7 at 3-5 p.m., bring the kids to GMall to watch an entertaining Chinese cultural presentation, with an upbeat lion dance as one of the highlights. The traditional Chinese dance mimics the lion's movements in a lion costume, accompanied by gongs and drums, representing the descent of good luck.

Together, let us welcome the Year of the Rat, which promises a year of opportunity and good prospects.

Kung Hei Fat Choi! (E-mail the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit www.mom-about-town.blogspot.com)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/02/feat/celebrating.chinese.new.year.html

Post mo na! im excited!

eto nakita ko sa youtube :colgate:

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btw tinanong ko yung agent puede daw mag punta diyan miski hindi ka owner .

^^ hmmmm it does look like the ones posted before as jpeg files :D I thought rendering nung hotels (as in a scale model of it), villas, etc.

^^ that's the scaled model teej

here's the latest development

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^^ kanice sa? tapos magbuhat pa jud ang LANDCO and FLORENDOS og development such as this sa Samal gihapon! waaaaaaa grabeh na tuuuuu!

^^ it was envisioned that Samal is the " hottest property" in Real Estate circles , i posted the article before, i hope na Samal will not be over-developed .

^^ it was envisioned that Samal is the " hottest property" in Real Estate circles , i posted the article before, i hope na Samal will not be over-developed .

i think it will be.:)

Marina, Resort, Housing Subdivision For Sale in Garden Island Of Samal, Mindinao Philippines
Philippines Finest Waterfront Marina, Hotel And House Lots

Ref:Selling price from 9000 peso sqm
Asking Price: $42,000 - $84,000 USD (Financing Available)

The Holiday Business Group of Davao is proud to announce the launching of the Holiday Ocean View housing development, Marina complex,and luxury 5 star hotel as of November 7th 2007. We have 155 housing lots that are currently available for sale on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Gulf of size range from 190 to 350 sqm.
The Marina complex construction is currently underway and scheduled to be completed in late 2008. The housing development overlooking the resort/ marina is currently under construction with infastructure construction currently ongoing.
In late 2009 we will have completed our 150 room 5 star luxury resort with full Holiday Ocean View resort is in a fantastic tropical location on the quiet northern end of the Garden Island of is located a short ferry ride from the city of Garden Island of Samal is truly one of the best kept secrets in Philippines.
We will be providing full marine services at the facility which is located in the non typhoon zone on the Gulf of Davao. A safe harbor for both motor yachts and marina services provided will include refueling, water, repairs and light maintenance,and other items needed for your boating needs.
The Holiday Business Group also has under construction on the Samal side at the auto ferry landing the newest haul out of water full ship and boat repair facility in Southern Philippines when completed. This shipyard repair facility will be able to handle boats, yachts and ships in sizes up to and over 100 tons tons for most types of repairs.
Our goal is to be able to provide quality experienced labor with the lowest prices in this part of Asia. Leave your boat with us for repairs in a safe secure location and then relax at our outstanding resort complex only a few kilometers away.
The 150 room 5 star resort complex to be completed in 2009 will fufill all your luxury vacation needs. When purchasing a house lot in the Holiday Ocean View complex included with the lot purchase are membership to the marina and you may also avail yourself of the qualtiy services the hotel resort will offer that include beautiful white sand beach,swimming pool, sailing classes, marina boardwalk, in ocean specialty spa massage, restraunts, clubhouse and other recreational facilities.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. When in Davao/Samal come visit our site and see for yourself this beautiful tropical paradise. Come enjoy the finest in luxury living and recreation at the Holiday Ocean View contact us at 63 82 303 0778 to arrange a site tour.

Updated January 17th 2009

http://www.viviun.com/AD-97469/

@paulkrps: mao lagi, i thought na the IGACOS comprehensive plan was strong enough to impose regulations but seeing the 2-7 storey bldgs. murag dili mahitabo :ohno:

^^ ahente ka nyor?:lol:

^^ lagi na chika nako ang ahente, palit na mo astang lab.as pa :lol:

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from what i can see, the coast facing davao will see so much development. but the one facing davao oriental will have huge potential as it will offer seclusion and get-away.

^^ it was envisioned that Samal is the " hottest property" in Real Estate circles , i posted the article before, i hope na Samal will not be over-developed .

i think it will be.:)

Murag layo pa man tingali...compared to Mactan Island na IMO is starting to get overdeveloped na when it comes to real estate and industrial developments. Magkakalapit ang mga underconstructions and upcoming projects. :D

maybe 10-15 years.

^^ dili gihapon paul kay dag.han namalit didto na mga Pinoy Dubai based himoon pud nila ug resort and orchard :colgate:

ok ra, haha, murag winery sa california ang epekto.

Hi guys...Im watching QTV now....Kanina sa Living It Up, they featured Pearl Farm. Jan pala ang Nivea Fun in the Sun party? ang daming artista and personalities. Nivea spokewoman said that it was they're first to have a party in Mindanao. And ofcourse, alin city pa ba ang pipiliin nila...when it comes to party and urbanity...DAVAO!

Also, after the Living It Up, now they're showing Planet Q. Planet Q would also be featuring Davao's Crocodile Park...weeee watch kayo kc d pa naman tapos ang program eh. :okay:

paborito ata ng GMA ang Davao , sa Jessica Soho ngayon yung Elepanteng Bahay naman ang feature nila sa Bansalan :colgate:

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^^ Wow....congrats Jason! Somewhere sa Matina Shrine Hills?

Thanks! Yup, Catalina Garden, in the Shrine compound, where the park for kids are. :)

^^ Are u staying now in Davao for good? or still working here in Manila?

Still in Manila for quite a while... but my heart is always in Davao. :)

Chris Cubos of Fwendz fame has taken the mantle of promoting Silicon Gulf. He's doing a great job with advocating it to students, running events and building student affiliated student orgs in various universities. My hat's off to him. :)

^^ That's good! :okay: Besides you, Chris Cubos is the best person to handle Silicon Gulf. He had contributed alot in our IT industry from his IDSMedia to his GTV :okay:

hello mga goys.

Thanks! Yup, Catalina Garden, in the Shrine compound, where the park for kids are. :)

is this open to public?

When not hosting events like retreats, it is usually open to the public with a five peso entrance fee to cover maintenance. It is basically just an open space garden with covered areas. We're encouraging them to improve the area and become more active in promoting it as a wedding venue. Best view in Davao in my opinion. Akala ng friends ko, it was set in Tagaytay Highlands! lol :)

This is what it looks like on a regular day:
http://jasonandalpha.multiply.com/video/item/3

Speaking of Chris Cubos, I'd like to plug his fastfood business, Fwendz Diner. I haven't eaten there yet as it was hectic the last time, but I heard his Baby Back Ribs (for P99!) is very good!

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Offiical site: http://www.fwendzdiner.com
Promo photos: http://flickr.com/photos/chriscubos/sets/72157601334742206/detail/

DavaoEagle posted an article by Blogie last December which mentioned it in passing as an IT professionals/students hangout - http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=17152198&postcount=64

Fwendz Diner is located at #20 Metro Avenue, Davao City. Duol daw sa Gaisano Mall sa likod. Unahan lang gamay sa SPC.

(He's adding two more branches - it's becoming a fastfood chain!)

Hi Paul. Nagkastorya mo ni Chito / Hubport / BHIPro? PM me... :)

Speaking of Chris Cubos, I'd like to plug his fastfood business, Fwendz Diner. I haven't eaten there yet as it was hectic the last time, but I heard his Baby Back Ribs (for P99!) is very good!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/1279693028_794409144f.jpg?v=0

Offiical site: http://www.fwendzdiner.com
Promo photos: http://flickr.com/photos/chriscubos/sets/72157601334742206/detail/

DavaoEagle posted an article by Blogie last December which mentioned it in passing as an IT professionals/students hangout - http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=17152198&postcount=64

Fwendz Diner is located at #20 Metro Avenue, Davao City. Duol daw sa Gaisano Mall sa likod. Unahan lang gamay sa SPC.

(He's adding two more branches - it's becoming a fastfood chain!)

^^ Oh my...for 99 pesos only? thats super sulit! :okay: thnx for the info jason! Ill try to grab a bite jan pagvisit ko ng Davao this Kadayawan.

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Hmmm.. Davao's been busy lately.. just want to post some pics..

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^^ hi sarcasticty welcome back fro a long hiatus nice photos! :okay:

^^ tnx... i'll post more pics of davao (eco4000, DIA, some streets, etc) later.. I'm heading to tagum kc..

Sunday, February 03, 2008
Councilor to spend for water treatment in sitio

DAVAO City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado said she is willing to personally shoulder the disinfection fees for the water service project in Sitio Cebuda, Barangay Bago Oshiro so that it could finally be of use to the residents.

Earlier, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) admitted to having turned down the applications filed by the residents for a water connection because the pipes have not yet been disinfected.

Post here your Valentine's Day greetings

The turning down of the residents' applications was not due to the issue that the pipelines traversed through National Government property under the administration of the Bureau of Plants and Industries (BPI) as rumored.

The project, spearheaded by the late councilor Jesus Zozobrado in 2005, was completed in 2007 but remains unutilized at present. It is aimed to benefit more than 120 residents in the area who have lived more than 30 years without any access to a potable water system.

"The hydro testing was done August 23, 2007 but this is only to check whether the pipes installed by the contractor fit the DCWD standards. After the hydro-testing, kailangan pa ng disinfection process to make sure that the water passing through the pipes is safe and uncontaminated and this has not yet been done until present," DCWD spokesperson Imelda Magsuci said over a phone interview.

According to Magsuci, since the project was implemented by the City Engineer's Office and not by DCWD itself, CEO or its contractor has to shoulder the disinfection fees estimated at P11,000.

"Dili man mubayad ang contractor kay wala daw apil sa kontrata. So gahulat pa pud mi sa CEO na magbayad bago namo sugdan ang disinfection. However, gi-process na namo ang documents needed para pagbayad nila, diretso na dayun (The contractor doesn't want to pay the expenses for disinfection because it's not part of their contract and so we are still waiting for the city engineer's office to pay the fee)," Magsuci said.

Magsuci also said since that disinfection has not yet been done, they cannot accept the application of the residents.

Zozobrado said she has talked to the barangay officials of Bago Oshiro and she has committed to shell out the P11,000 fee for the disinfection process.

"I just want the people of Sitio Secbuda to enjoy the project. If DCWD can assure us na matauran ug linya tanan residente didto, I can pay for the disinfection myself. Pati ang residents willing mubayad para makabitan sila isa-isa ug tubig," Zozobrado said Saturday.

Magsuci said that as soon as DCWD receives the payment, the residents are assured they can avail of water services. (GLP)


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/03/news/councilor.to.spend.for.water.treatment.in.sitio.html

^^ dami nyang pera ah!!! :cheers:

Sunday, February 03, 2008
Councilor to spend for water treatment in sitio

DAVAO City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado said she is willing to personally shoulder the disinfection fees for the water service project in Sitio Cebuda, Barangay Bago Oshiro so that it could finally be of use to the residents.

Earlier, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) admitted to having turned down the applications filed by the residents for a water connection because the pipes have not yet been disinfected.

Post here your Valentine's Day greetings

The turning down of the residents' applications was not due to the issue that the pipelines traversed through National Government property under the administration of the Bureau of Plants and Industries (BPI) as rumored.

The project, spearheaded by the late councilor Jesus Zozobrado in 2005, was completed in 2007 but remains unutilized at present. It is aimed to benefit more than 120 residents in the area who have lived more than 30 years without any access to a potable water system.

"The hydro testing was done August 23, 2007 but this is only to check whether the pipes installed by the contractor fit the DCWD standards. After the hydro-testing, kailangan pa ng disinfection process to make sure that the water passing through the pipes is safe and uncontaminated and this has not yet been done until present," DCWD spokesperson Imelda Magsuci said over a phone interview.

According to Magsuci, since the project was implemented by the City Engineer's Office and not by DCWD itself, CEO or its contractor has to shoulder the disinfection fees estimated at P11,000.

"Dili man mubayad ang contractor kay wala daw apil sa kontrata. So gahulat pa pud mi sa CEO na magbayad bago namo sugdan ang disinfection. However, gi-process na namo ang documents needed para pagbayad nila, diretso na dayun (The contractor doesn't want to pay the expenses for disinfection because it's not part of their contract and so we are still waiting for the city engineer's office to pay the fee)," Magsuci said.

Magsuci also said since that disinfection has not yet been done, they cannot accept the application of the residents.

Zozobrado said she has talked to the barangay officials of Bago Oshiro and she has committed to shell out the P11,000 fee for the disinfection process.

"I just want the people of Sitio Secbuda to enjoy the project. If DCWD can assure us na matauran ug linya tanan residente didto, I can pay for the disinfection myself. Pati ang residents willing mubayad para makabitan sila isa-isa ug tubig," Zozobrado said Saturday.

Magsuci said that as soon as DCWD receives the payment, the residents are assured they can avail of water services. (GLP)


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/03/news/councilor.to.spend.for.water.treatment.in.sitio.html

Atty. Rachel was my teacher in Corporation Law back in Ateneo Law School. Mabait sya, pero may pagka terror din paminsan. :)

Atty. Rachel was my teacher in Corporation Law back in Ateneo Law School. Mabait sya, pero may pagka terror din paminsan. :)

OT:
hindi pa ba nagbabago ang teaching culture sa atin... are educators still (very much) into "terrorizing" students? :lol: parang hindi ko maintindihan bakit kailangan i-terrorize ang students? is this something productive or unproductive?

OT pud:

probably some students need a shock treatment.:lol:

kidding aside, siguro kanya-kanyang diskarte or teaching style.

Speaking of Chris Cubos, I'd like to plug his fastfood business, Fwendz Diner. I haven't eaten there yet as it was hectic the last time, but I heard his Baby Back Ribs (for P99!) is very good!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/1279693028_794409144f.jpg?v=0

Offiical site: http://www.fwendzdiner.com
Promo photos: http://flickr.com/photos/chriscubos/sets/72157601334742206/detail/

DavaoEagle posted an article by Blogie last December which mentioned it in passing as an IT professionals/students hangout - http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=17152198&postcount=64

Fwendz Diner is located at #20 Metro Avenue, Davao City. Duol daw sa Gaisano Mall sa likod. Unahan lang gamay sa SPC.

(He's adding two more branches - it's becoming a fastfood chain!)

makalawayyyyyy!!!

Sunday, February 03, 2008
Search for top campus journalists open
By Grace L. Plata

DAVAO City Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) will sponsor a search for the top campus journalists in the city.

The annual search, which started in 2002, is open to any 3rd and 4th year students from any public high school in Davao City.

Acosta said she sponsors this annual competition for the young and bright students dedicated to the development of journalism in their respective schools. She also wished to help them improve their skills in journalism.

"The search would no doubt aid the aspiring students to realize their dreams," Acosta said.

The activity may pave the way for a dedicated and responsible practice of journalism in the school campus. It may also inspire the young to improve themselves and help rebuild the country by becoming forerunners and catalyst of social change through responsible journalism.

On March 14, final nominees will be invited to an on the spot news writing and photo appreciation activity. The nominees will also undergo a panel interview with top caliber journalists from print and broadcast media outfits.

A distinguished Medal of Excellence and a cash prize will be awarded to this year's 1st-prize winner on graduation day.

The school represented by the Grand Prize winner will likewise receive a plaque of recognition and will be featured in Acosta's public affairs radio program, together with the Runner-ups of the Search who will also each receive a Medal of Recognition and certificate.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/03/news/search.for.top.campus.journalists.open.html

;18127549']yung Awad building ba is sa current site ng DBP or PNB? twas Davaos tallest noong nagbibinata si ambie diba? :lol:

roughly awad was on that site, considered the tallest building in mindanao during it's time (or ambie's time:lol:).

Hmmm.. Davao's been busy lately.. just want to post some pics..





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para atang nag basa ang mga park manager ng People's Park dito :colgate:

yung Bridge pinapalitan nila ng kulay or design kasi nakita kung my white primer , pero kailangan talaga ng fee ang park parang kakaunti lang ang nag mamaintain and at hindi nila ma check yung mga plants ang grasses sa dami ng tao! :ohno:

@WaWay :yung 7- storey na bldgs ng Holiday OceanView hindi hotel but condominiums , the hotel is the 2-3 storeys bldg. :)

sa wakas pinipaint na ang 1st chinese arch sa Magsaysay at Claveria makahabol kaya sa Chinese New Yew ??? ...lol

;18127549']yung Awad building ba is sa current site ng DBP or PNB? twas Davaos tallest noong nagbibinata si ambie diba? :lol:

PNB na oi pero si uncle Soliman ang unang employer :lol:

hey guys who can extract old photos in this site?


http://www.upmin.edu.ph/ojs/index.php/banwa/article/viewFile/28/54

Disco 10

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i doubt this is 1937.

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do we have the current one? i saw this was partly destroyed by treasure hunters.

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i think the japanese found talomo the ideal spot for their landing barges during ww2.

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you can still see this 70s until they demolished it to give way to the central bank complex.

ask lang ko, unsay inyong ngalan pag gabii?:lol:

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i think this one is in Mintal owned by the Dacudao's

i doubt this is 1937.

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oo nga parang Ford Fiera pa yung vehicle :lol:

uso na ba ang aircon nung 1937?

oo nga parang Ford Fiera pa yung vehicle :lol:

it's an FMC Anfra (grade schooler na ko noong lumabas ang model na yan) :lol: :runaway:

;18160414']uso na ba ang aircon nung 1937?

yup :) .... sir ambie and sir paul can elaborate :lol:

nice

Monday, February 04, 2008
Named after his camera
By Jojie Alcantara
Witerary
Sunstar Davao

ON DECEMBER 1983, renowned Davao photographer and artist Arnel S. Villegas and wife Teresa brought forth into this world a kid whose name is destined to foretell his future profession in life.

Niko Miguel Gempesaw Villegas was born, and grew up amidst a life of art and photography mentored by his father.

Named after the famous camera brand Nikon, he was introduced to the arts at a very tender age by his Dad.

Soon he grew up and studied AB Mass Communications at Ateneo de Davao University. He started photography in college as an elective in school and moved on to work for local dailies and websites.

Already in the digital age, he started fiddling with digital cameras in 2004, while working for Sun>Star Davao under Charles Maxey in the sports department and the tutelage of veteran photographer Rene Lumawag in the photo department.

He had a stint as a columnist in Mindanao Times ("Short Shift" in the Motoring Section), and then became chief photographer and editor-in-chief for Aw2spec.com, which was Davao's first online automotive magazine.

Niko decided to broaden his horizon and moved to the United States in 2006 to pursue a second degree, which was a BA in Photography at The Art Center Design College, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Currently, he uses his namesake Nikon cameras, both film SLR and Digital SLR.

Culled from his father's conventional and meticulous techniques, he treats photography like traditional photography, where everything must be in order before clicking the shutter, and to not be dependent on post-production. He takes fine art darkroom film photography in school, while shooting digital with less Photoshop as much as possible.

Concentrating on portraiture, fashion and lifestyle photography, his major influences and inspirations apart from his Dad are Manny Librodo, Chase Jarvis, Richard Avedon and Annie Leibovitz.

Niko's very first exhibit in the US opened last December 13, 2007 at the Albuquerque Press Club, Albuquerque, New Mexico USA and ran until January 2008.

Entitled WGGPS (Wine Guzzling Guerilla Photo Shoot) Photo Exhibit, his fellow photographers in the exhibit are Rip Williams -Pro Photographer (Commercial and Editorial work), and Jonathan Wright (Enthusiast).

This show was conceived during one of those WGGP nights every Wednesday, when Rip Williams opens his studio and invites over photographers for creative collaboration, with models, and makeup artists. Niko was then invited by Rip.

Two rooms are utilized in the exhibit: the main room showcases fine art/classical, rustic and monochromatic photographs while the Bar Area is derived from the Wednesday shoots, very colorful, pin-up type of photography, with high fashion and editorial pieces.

Niko exhibits 16 pieces in this show, 6 black and white photographs from his travels in New York and Philadelphia, and 10 portraits. This is his first major exhibit and outside of the Philippines yet.

A member of the Guerilla Photo Group (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA), Digital Photographer Philippines, and the Fanatic Photographers Society Davao, this 24-year old emerging photographer dreams to be the youngest Nikon and Hasselblad Master one day.

Bless his parents for instinctively knowing that when they conceived of him. (E-mail writer in jojiealcantara@gmail.com or visit her website www.witerary.com)

@WaWay :yung 7- storey na bldgs ng Holiday OceanView hindi hotel but condominiums , the hotel is the 2-3 storeys bldg. :)

So, we are going to have two Oceanview Condos? nice! grabeh....nauuso na tlga ang condo living satin :okay:

Chuck prioritizes education over career
Published : 2008-02-02
Mindanao Times


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IT’S a case of education over showbiz career.

Teen star Chuck Allie said he went back to Davao to pursue his schooling. He is taking up marketing course at Ateneo de Davao University.

Chuck Allie Lim Gepaya, the lead male host of the Davao-produced Istayl Nato! which will debut tomorrow (10:45 am) on GMA5, junks insinuations that he returned to Davao since his showbiz career in Manila was going nowhere.

He said there were still several offers but he decided to turn them down.

Chuck was supposedly included in the cast of Desperadas, one of the Regal’s entries in the recent Metro Manila Film Festival that starred Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado and Marian Rivera.

He was still a regular segment host of Startalk Struckattack when he decided to return to Davao last October. His last TV series in Manila, Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap, was still on-air when he quit showbiz. He was still under contract with GMA Artist Center when he bid goodbye.

The chinito son of Alejandro and Dolores Gepaya spent around two years in Manila, and appeared in several GMA shows right after he ended up as male third-placer in the third batch of Starstruck: The Nationwide Invasion in 2006.

He was the first love-team partner of fellow Davaoeña Iwa Moto in Starstruck, his closest friend in the reality artista-search. He also appeared in Love to Love (Seasons 10 and 12), Now and Forever, Fantastic Man, Family Zoo, and Magic Kamison. He was a host in Fans Kita and in SOP/SOP Gigsters.

When he returned to Davao, he was immediately signed up to co-host Kuyaw, Your Fiesta TV!

“I was so lucky that GMA offered me something (when I returned to Davao),” Chuck said during the Istayl Nato! press conference Thursday night at Bistro Rosario along Torres Street.

Chuck said it’s like hitting two birds with one stone since he can pursue his study and do showbiz work in the same time in Davao, a thing which he could not do in Manila.

Chuck said he went to the University of the Philippines in Metro Manila but only took up voice lessons since his time would not allow him to have other course.

Living alone in Manila is very hard, much more if you’re going to school and have showbiz commitments, he said. His parents are based in Davao.

Before he moved to Manila, the NCCC teen model grand winner was a second year nursing student at San Pedro College. When he was in Manila, he was preparing to take up mass communications. But when returned to Davao, he took up marketing course.

“I was advised to take up a marketing course,” he said, adding that it would be useful once he decided to open a business in the future. Chuck said he can learn the ins and outs of mass communications with his current work in GMA. He said he will not be pursuing anymore his nursing course.

Chuck said he might return to Manila for another showbiz run after he finished his schooling.

Hosting with Chuck in Istayl Nato! is Carine Cabebe, a Davaoeña who also have a short showbiz career in Manila.

Carine was not around during the press conference last Thursday since she attended training in Manila.

Carine was the grand winner of Close-Up to Fame in ABS-CBN. But after doing some TV ads and a movie appearance, the fame immediately died. After the contract with show organizer expired, it was not renewed.

he is cute :3

Hmmm.. Davao's been busy lately.. just want to post some pics..

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nice pics!!
sa wakas pinipaint na ang 1st chinese arch sa Magsaysay at Claveria makahabol kaya sa Chinese New Year ??? ...lol
yeah..... I think they can finish it in time... if there are a lots of them working...

^^haha!!!

Saturday, February 02, 2008
Celebrating Chinese New Year
By Janette Huang-Teves
Mom-about town

"OUT with the old and in with the new"! A Chinese proverb states that "all creations are reborn on New Year's day". This 2008, the Chinese New Year will fall on February 7.

You might be wondering why last year, Chinese New Year was celebrated on February 18 while in 2009, it will be on January 26. It is because the much-anticipated festivity is based on solar and lunar movements that represent time based on different days in different years on the Chinese calendar. Usually, the Chinese New Year is commemorated either in January or February.

And, did you know that the commonly used greeting, "Kung Hei Fat Choi!", is not synonymous to "Happy New Year!"? Instead, its meaning loosely translates to "Congratulations and be prosperous!".

Chinese New Year traditions

According to Internet sources, "the Chinese New Year's Eve is filled with preparations that pertain to finding good fortune."

Preparations would include cleaning the house before the New Year so as to welcome new and positive energy, keeping of the brooms and brushes when the cleaning is finished as well as paying off all household debts so as not to incur more debts in the New Year.

Old and worn-out money should be replaced with new and crisp bills, secured in red envelopes or "ang pao" to indicate that it is lucky money. Differences between friends and family members should be resolved.

The New Year's Day house decorations include red banners or couplets with New Year wishes and symbols of good fortune in gold. The new clothes worn should be in orange and red, which signify happiness and prosperity.

Every traditional Chinese household should also have live blooming plants to symbolize rebirth and new growth. Flowers are believed to be symbolic of wealth and high positions in one's career.

Symbolical dining

This Chinese New Year, why don't you organize your very own Chinese dinner at home? After all, you don't have to be Chinese to welcome the Year of the Rat!

Gather your close family members for a "reunion"/thanksgiving dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year's Eve. At midnight, open every door and window in the house as a physical "airing out" of the old year and welcoming in the New Year.

Prepare oranges and a circular candy tray filled with a dazzling array of candies. And, don't forget Davao's very own juicy pomelos to signify abundance. In fact, the Chinese word for pomelo sounds like the word for "to have." The candies and fruits represent togetherness, sweetness, longevity, children, and prosperity.

Cook chicken or fish (symbolizing prosperity) and serve intact to represent completeness. Golden prosperous cakes (which look like golden nuggets) and uncut noodles (connoting longevity) should also comprise the New Year's Day meal.

Tikoy otherwise known as Chinese New Year pudding must be part of dessert. Its sweetness symbolizes a rich, sweet life; stickiness, close family ties; and the round shape signifies family reunion.

For a complete Chinese dining experience, hand out Chinese fortune cookies to cap the meal. Ready-made fortune cookies such as the 'Gold Coin' brand are available in our grocery stores.

If preparing the Chinese banquet at home is not your cup of tea, then head off to Marco Polo's Lotus Court from January 12 to February 11, 2008 to avail of their Peking Duck Promotion among its assortment of Chinese dishes.

Enjoy their special set menus for a minimum of four persons and savor Peking Duck prepared in a myriad of ways such as Roast Peking Duck, Deep-Fried Duck with Salt and Pepper, Golden Duck with Vermicelli and Bean Curd, Minced Duck Meat with Lettuce, and more!

The Chinese New Year buffet both for Lotus Court and Cafe Marco is at P888++, kids age 6-12 is at P 498++. Every P4,000 minimum purchase gives customers a chance to win gift certificates for room accommodation or food and beverage.

Davao's own celebration

I recently went to our local malls and was fascinated with the throngs of people buying good luck charms in preparation for the Year of the Rat.

Feng shui says that "2008 is not good for those born with the zodiac signs of the rat, rabbit, horse and ram." At Victoria Plaza, they even have a chart displaying recommended lucky feng shui charms to avoid misfortune for these zodiac signs.

Those under zodiac signs of rat should have lucky charms of ox and monkey; for rabbit: dog and pig; for ram: pig; for ox: snake and rooster; for tiger: pig and dog; for snake: monkey and ox; for monkey: snake and dragon; for rooster: dragon and snake; for dog: tiger; and for pig: tiger.

I was quite impressed with Victoria Plaza's wide assortment of Feng Shui books, home decor, bracelets, fortune plants, lanterns, among others to usher in the coming New Year. What I like about Victoria's accommodating staff is their vast knowledge of the department store's Chinese 'good luck' products.

On the other hand, Gaisano Mall has an ongoing 'China Fest' at their atrium where they sell colorful and elegant cheongsams, scrumptious Chinese delicacies, traditional decorations and trinkets, to name a few.

On February 7 at 3-5 p.m., bring the kids to GMall to watch an entertaining Chinese cultural presentation, with an upbeat lion dance as one of the highlights. The traditional Chinese dance mimics the lion's movements in a lion costume, accompanied by gongs and drums, representing the descent of good luck.

Together, let us welcome the Year of the Rat, which promises a year of opportunity and good prospects.

Kung Hei Fat Choi! (E-mail the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit www.mom-about-town.blogspot.com)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/02/feat/celebrating.chinese.new.year.html
when is Chinese New Year?

OT:
hindi pa ba nagbabago ang teaching culture sa atin... are educators still (very much) into "terrorizing" students? :lol: parang hindi ko maintindihan bakit kailangan i-terrorize ang students? is this something productive or unproductive?

That's the way it goes in most law schools (or at least, top performing law schools like our very own ADDU) :D

;18160414']uso na ba ang aircon nung 1937?

a lot of the pictures have misleading captions.:nuts:

Monday, February 04, 2008
Rody wants to hunt in Africa, New Zealand
By Ben O. Tesiorna

FROM being the punisher, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte seems to be morphing into another image -- that of a hunter.

In his television program "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa" Sunday, Mayor Duterte said he has been wanting to go on safari hunting in Africa or New Zealand. He, however, added he has been encountering difficulty in complying with the requirements of the two countries for him to go hunting there. He did not explain what the difficulties are.

Post here your Valentine's Day greetings

The mayor was on-leave for a month now and is set to resume office on February 5, but will again take a leave on February 6.

Duterte earlier said he plans to go on tour in China and other Asian cities during his leave. He also wants to meet with officials of Nanning, but backed out from going to mainland China due to the bad weather condition there.

Duterte said he would meet with Nanning officials in Hong Kong instead so they could discuss investments for the city.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/02/04/news/rody.wants.to.hunt.in.africa.new.zealand.html

[My Davao City]

Casting Call for a Visayan Indie Film
February 3rd, 2008

A service announcement from Yam’s Multiply:

We are in need of Visayan actors for an indie film entitled “The ‘Thank You’ Girls’ scheduled to be shot in Davao City on March 2008. Audition will be on FEB. 22, 2008 in DAVAO CITY (specific venue to be announced later) so if you know people who will be interested in the area, kindly tell them.

“The ‘Thank You’ Girls” is a roadtrip comedy about five dysfunctional gay beauty pageant veterans who always lose in gay beauty pageants. They then decide to travel from Davao to Cagayan de Oro City thinking they have better chances of winning in the provinces.

STRAIGHT ACTORS CAN AUDITION.

Also, if you are an unsigned alternative rock band who has recorded music, we are in need of songs for the film’s soundtrack.

Contact YAM at 0920-642-8684

The roles:

* MOMMY PAOLA
Male, 40 - 45 years old
Gay, has an expressionless face, the manager and financier of the group and biological father of Chris
* CHRIS
Male, 18-22 years old
Straight acting gay, goodlooking, vain, son of Mommy Paola
* BERNADETTE
Male, 24-25 years old
Gay, has an obnoxious, contagious laugh
Body borders to being almost chubby, not goodlooking but has high self-confidence
* ALLYSON
Transvestite, 25-28 years old (he is 33 years old in the film but should look younger than his age), with boobs
* MACARIO
Male, 24-27 years old
Gay, very normal, ordinary looking, struggling musician
* CARLOS
Male, 45-50 years old
Mommy Paola’s “demented” lover


http://www.mydavaocity.com/casting-call-for-a-visayan-indie-film/

i think this one is in Mintal owned by the Dacudao's

this is at the corner of crooked road and rizal.

[My Davao City]
Aseya Bistro Orientale
February 3rd, 2008

I have been hearing a lot of positive things (mostly from Blogie) about Aseya Bistro Orientale even before we visited them for our Davao Bloggers’ Food Trip. Last Saturday night, our happy band of food-loving bloggers, went to Aseya to sample their Asian fusion dishes.

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Our dinner was off to a good start when we were served with their unique Aseya Salad with Hoisin and Peanut Dressing (PhP90). The crunchy fresh vegetables went well with the crunchy kropok chips, and the thick dressing that had liberal amounts of sesame seeds. Gwing and I were eating the salad throughout the entire meal.

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Then, we sampled their Tom Yum Kung Soup (PhP140) which was perfectly sour and spicy at the same time. Some of those in our group said it was not spicy enough but it was just right for me. The soup contained lots of mushrooms and shrimps. YUM! We were also able to try out their Sukiyaki (PhP180), which wasn’t bad. But I loved the Tom Yum Kung more.

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For the main course, we enjoyed generous servings of Tofu with Chicken and Mushrooms (PhP120), Goi Cuon Spring Rolls (PhP100), Muphad Kaprao (PhP100) and Deep-fried pork served with Chili and Peppers. My favorite was the Muphad Kaprao, but it cost me to get red-faced as I mistakenly ate a piece of chili. It was hot, hot, hot, and spicy. Gwing, who tried to avoid the spicy food, thoroughly enjoyed the tofu dish.

Aseya also served us four types of Kamameshi: Seafood (PhP130), Kani (PhP120), Chicken (PhP120), and Mixed (PhP120). My favorite, of course, is the Seafood Kamameshi. Their kamameshi is composed of perfectly cooked rice topped with generous amounts of meat and vegetables.

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All the participants went home with full and content tummies, all thanks to the gracious owners of Aseya, Ponchit and Lani Ponce Enrile.

Aseya Bistro Orientale is located on the first floor of Humberto’s Inn at J. Palma Gil corner Padre Gomez Streets, Davao City. You may call them at (082) 222-3831 local 131. They are open Tuesdays to Sundays, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM; and on Mondays, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM


http://www.mydavaocity.com/aseya-bistro-orientale/

GOYS ISHARE LANG NAKO DINHI SA DAVAO THREAD HA..

MARKET MARKET SOON IN TAGUM!!!

GMALL TAGUM? 2 TO 3 BUILDINGS.. ICONNECT SILA UG BRIDGESS WHEW! HEHEHEHE


WAAAHHHH TAGUM PAKO! MUSTA MGA GOYZ~!:banana:

AND OOPPPS GMALL CONSTRUCTION ----- FEB. 8 TARGET SA CNTRCTOR

when is Chinese New Year?

Feb 7

GOYS ISHARE LANG NAKO DINHI SA DAVAO THREAD HA..

MARKET MARKET SOON IN TAGUM!!!




Market Market like the one in Taguig? as in for real? Ayala ang magconstruct? whoa?



GMALL TAGUM? 2 TO 3 BUILDINGS.. ICONNECT SILA UG BRIDGESS WHEW! HEHEHEHE


WAAAHHHH TAGUM PAKO! MUSTA MGA GOYZ~!:banana:

AND OOPPPS GMALL CONSTRUCTION ----- FEB. 8 TARGET SA CNTRCTOR

Wow...GMALL!!!!

oist Rean....u lost weight ah! nice :okay:

mmm gaisano yata ang market market sir teej.

hahaha na mao sir teej, la nay gikaon.

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DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways-XI Regional Director, Jerome dela Rosa (in white) is joined by Engr. Mar dela Cruz, project manager of Ciriaco Corporation, and Engr. Daniel Jararata, assistant chief of construction division, as they inspect the arrival of the heavy equipment for the construction of the Generoso Bridge I.

… as work starts
By Romeo R. Braceros Jr.

Department of Public Works and Highways and the private contractor yesterday formally started reconstruction of the Bankerohan Bridge after it was closed to traffic April last year.

The materials needed for the bridge were finally brought to the project site.

Earlier, Ciriaco Construction, the company which won the bidding for the bridge project, vowed to finish it within the 210-day period given by the DPWH.

The construction company said it will do a 24-hour period to make sure the bridge is finished earlier the target date.

DPWH also assured the city that once the contractor fails to complete the construction on the target date, it will be fined.

The company earlier claimed it failed to immediately start the construction due to the lack of suitable docking facilities for its equipment.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19078

:applause::applause::applause: etong bangko na ito bumubuhay sa farmers ng Region 11 maybe Mindanao



Business Article
ONB eyes P335-M income
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

AFTER registering a P205 million net income after tax last year which was about double the 2004 income of P104 million, One Network Bank has set an ambitious P335 million net income after tax target for this year.

Alex Buenaventura, president of the bank, considered the leader in rural banking in the country, is confident that the goal will be achieved with the opening of five branches last month

“With our new branches, we hope to serve those areas that were underbanked or there were no banks before our coming in,” he told the TIMES, referring to the five branches that the bank opened last month.

In setting up a branch, the bank needs to spend at least P7 million.

Aside from the new branches, the bank is also setting its eyes on five areas for new branches, although Buenaventura refused to reveal the areas as he was still waiting for the approval of its application from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

The goal will also be achieved, he said, considering that the bank will also expand its loan portfolio to P6.117 billion. Its loan portfolio last year was at P4.488 million. Although data on the loan portfolio has yet to be finalized, Buenaventura said the large part of the loans were those borrowed by public school teachers and those for agricultural projects.

On the agricultural projects, the bank has extended supervised loans to those growing rice banana, pineapple and even cassava. Under this mechanism, the bank deploys farm technicians whose functions include ensuring that the production projections are achieved.

When the farmer fails to hit the target, the bank then takes over the farm and ensures that the farmer gets to pay the loan. In a previous interview, Buenaventura said that this mechanism not only ensures the bank to recover its earnings but also ensures the farmer to make profits out of the loan.

“It is a win-win mechanism for both the bank and the farmer,” he said, pointing out that the farmer will have achieved his or her goal in making profits by maximizing the loans from the bank relying on the bank technicians who are there to ensure that farm production hits the highest level.

In the inauguration of a branch in General Santos City late last month, Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez of the nearby Sarangani province said the bank was able to help the farmers in his province not only by imposing lower borrowing rates but also by providing them easy access to loans.

“We need you in our goal of helping our farmers. We hope you will continue to pour more resources to the farms,” Dominguez said.

With the expansion both of reach and loan portfolio, the bank is also expecting an increase in deposit liabilities to P5.011 billion from P4.674 billion last year.

mmm gaisano yata ang market market sir teej.

hahaha na mao sir teej, la nay gikaon.

Ayala ang owner and developer ng Market Market dito sa Global City but the Department Store is being operated and managed by Gaisano. Just like in Ayala Center Cebu where Metro Gaisano is the designated department store, managed and operated by the Gaisanos :D. But sana nga, they would build a mall na may pagka Market Market ang concept in Tagum too...

Lifestyle Article
Musicians bring joy to dumpsite dwellers

IT started with a talk over a bottle of rum in the Island Garden City of Samal that ended with smiles from the poor residents of the old dumpsite along Diversion Road in Matina Pangi, Davao City.

Last Jan. 10, homegrown musicians staged a historic performance at the former Smokey Mountain community. It was not a grand concert, but it was the first-of-its-kind event that artists performed before the less-fortunate Davaoeños living in that deserted area.

The idea, according to Isla Era leader Franiel “Toto”

Sumagaysay, came up when he and the other members of his rock-reggae band were taking their rest and relaxation in Samal.

“We wanted to have a meaningful project... we wanted to give back to our less fortunate brothers,” Toto said. “When we were having our drinking spree over a bottle of rum (during the Samal break), the idea came out.”

Isla Era, a Davao-based band that already produced an album released by a major Manila label, said they tied up with rock band, the Day 7, for a concert that would benefit the dumpsite residents. They invited other bands for the Dec. 19 gig at Idol Grill, but some refused to join. The event which also featured Eric Gancio of Yano was a success as they raised enough funds for their project.

“The ticket sale was encouraging as our friends and supporters were there to show their support,” Toto said.

It was initially targeted for a Christmas event, but the schedule forced them to have the event by January.

The band teamed up with Samahan ng mga Musikero sa Davao, Inc. (Samadhi) for back-up support during the Jan. 10 event. Samadhi, through President Noli Bencio, immediately agreed. Isla Era and Day 7 are Samadhi members.

Councilor Leonardo Avila III was also tapped for help and he immediately gave his approval.

During the event, Samadhi provided the performing artists. Acoustic performances of hit folk and pop songs were heard by the residents from Bencio, Boy Tamayo, Jovy and the Cowboys, Bong Pioquinto, and Isla Era.

Bencio, performing his original songs, urged the children to learn playing music instruments instead of wasting their times in vices. In the songs they performed, Zeloi of Isla Era motivated the kids not to lie. Jovy, while singing Freddie Aguilar’s Anak, reminded the resident to have family planning, noting the number of malnourished children in attendance.

The event became the last major project under the leadership of outgoing president Noli Bencio. Samadhi secretary Sandra Carpio said the project would be a springboard for more Music for Food projects.

The profit of the Dec. 19 gig staged by Isla Era, Day 7 and Yano was used to buy the food items for that event.

Councilor Avila, who provided the sound system and also distributed various gifts to the residents, said his office is much willing to extend such help.

He said a businessman-friend from Brunei donated most of the clothing materials. Gaisano Mall of Davao, he said, also gave some items.

Indeed, the four-hour event that started past 2 p.m. of Jan 10 became memorable to the residents.

Aside from seeing for the first time a live musical performance, the children were also treated with various parlor games where they took home prizes enough for the parent’s week-long income.

Vinancio Corrales, the oldest resident in the area, said it was the first time that such performance was held at their area which was usually avoided by the general public due to the strong smell still coming from the old garbage dumped in the place.

“We are very happy... you can see the children smiling,” said the 67-year-old Cebuano who settled in the area in 1948.

According to Vinancio, the area was the dumping site for more than 30 years.

“It was already a dumping site even before the diversion road was constructed,” Corrales said. In those days, the place was still very far from the poblacion since there was no means of transportation in going to the area.

The area, which is just about eight kilometers from the downtown area, became accessible when the diversion road opened in the 70s.

Purok leader Julieta Pasadre said there are around 300 residents in the area. Around 70 are children. Most of the residents are scavengers.

Some residents never left the place when the dumpsite was moved to barangay Carmen in 1997.

Others who were given relocation in Tibungco went back to area since they have no source of income in their new community.

Pasadre said several of the residents in the area rely in selling woods from ipil trees, while most are still scavenging for garbage in the downtown area.

She said the area, which was officially became a community in October of 2007, is one of the most forsaken places in Davao.

“We have no electricity nor water... most children are sickly,” she said.

Pasadre hopes that other non-government organizations will give them assistance

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19072

^^Let's hope and pray that it would be patterned after Taguig...

this will be a big hit!

Hi guys!

I'm Ria, Editor-In-Chief of My Davao City (http://www.mydavaocity.com).. I'm happy we've been able to help you out with some info regarding Davao City food and restaurants. I hope though that you wouldn't copy everything from our blog. Email me at riajose@gmail.com if you have any questions or inquiries. :)

^^ welcome back Ria @mydavaocity ! will do e-mail before posting and hope you can post your foody and davao adventures here :hi:

There's an open casting call for a Visayan Indie film entitled: The "Thank You Girls."

Filming will start on March 2008 and will take place in Davao City to CDO and cities/towns in between.

The auditions are on Feb 22. Venue TBA.

Details on the film and the roles can be found here (http://www.mydavaocity.com/casting-call-for-a-visayan-indie-film/).

There's an open casting call for a Visayan Indie film entitled: The "Thank You Girls."

Filming will start on March 2008 and will take place in Davao City to CDO and cities/towns in between.

The auditions are on Feb 22. Venue TBA.

Details on the film and the roles can be found here (http://www.mydavaocity.com/casting-call-for-a-visayan-indie-film/).

btw this is a local production?

goys yung Madrazo open area building nga , nag rebars na sila maybe a 2 or 3 storey bldg.

@dinabaw, I think so. :)

^^ thanks i thought it's a Yam Laranas film :colgate:

[My Davao City]

Casting Call for a Visayan Indie Film
February 3rd, 2008

A service announcement from Yam’s Multiply:

We are in need of Visayan actors for an indie film entitled “The ‘Thank You’ Girls’ scheduled to be shot in Davao City on March 2008. Audition will be on FEB. 22, 2008 in DAVAO CITY (specific venue to be announced later) so if you know people who will be interested in the area, kindly tell them.

“The ‘Thank You’ Girls” is a roadtrip comedy about five dysfunctional gay beauty pageant veterans who always lose in gay beauty pageants. They then decide to travel from Davao to Cagayan de Oro City thinking they have better chances of winning in the provinces.

STRAIGHT ACTORS CAN AUDITION.

Also, if you are an unsigned alternative rock band who has recorded music, we are in need of songs for the film’s soundtrack.

Contact YAM at 0920-642-8684

The roles:

* MOMMY PAOLA
Male, 40 - 45 years old
Gay, has an expressionless face, the manager and financier of the group and biological father of Chris
* CHRIS
Male, 18-22 years old
Straight acting gay, goodlooking, vain, son of Mommy Paola
* BERNADETTE
Male, 24-25 years old
Gay, has an obnoxious, contagious laugh
Body borders to being almost chubby, not goodlooking but has high self-confidence
* ALLYSON
Transvestite, 25-28 years old (he is 33 years old in the film but should look younger than his age), with boobs
* MACARIO
Male, 24-27 years old
Gay, very normal, ordinary looking, struggling musician
* CARLOS
Male, 45-50 years old
Mommy Paola’s “demented” lover


http://www.mydavaocity.com/casting-call-for-a-visayan-indie-film/
so, who wants to take part in this movie?

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DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways-XI Regional Director, Jerome dela Rosa (in white) is joined by Engr. Mar dela Cruz, project manager of Ciriaco Corporation, and Engr. Daniel Jararata, assistant chief of construction division, as they inspect the arrival of the heavy equipment for the construction of the Generoso Bridge I.

… as work starts
By Romeo R. Braceros Jr.

Department of Public Works and Highways and the private contractor yesterday formally started reconstruction of the Bankerohan Bridge after it was closed to traffic April last year.

The materials needed for the bridge were finally brought to the project site.

Earlier, Ciriaco Construction, the company which won the bidding for the bridge project, vowed to finish it within the 210-day period given by the DPWH.

The construction company said it will do a 24-hour period to make sure the bridge is finished earlier the target date.

DPWH also assured the city that once the contractor fails to complete the construction on the target date, it will be fined.

The company earlier claimed it failed to immediately start the construction due to the lack of suitable docking facilities for its equipment.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19078
they should meet the demand ASAP... la lang...

Hi guys!

I'm Ria, Editor-In-Chief of My Davao City (http://www.mydavaocity.com).. I'm happy we've been able to help you out with some info regarding Davao City food and restaurants. I hope though that you wouldn't copy everything from our blog. Email me at riajose@gmail.com if you have any questions or inquiries. :)
hi Ria! i've been lurking for months and i've seen your name here...

Glad to meet you...

Ayala ang owner and developer ng Market Market dito sa Global City but the Department Store is being operated and managed by Gaisano. Just like in Ayala Center Cebu where Metro Gaisano is the designated department store, managed and operated by the Gaisanos :D. But sana nga, they would build a mall na may pagka Market Market ang concept in Tagum too...


Wow asteeg. . basi sa sunod mudayo na ta ug tagum pra mag shopping . . :cheers::cheers::):):):):):):)

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wala lang.. condos in davao

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yup :) .... sir ambie and sir paul can elaborate :lol:

while aircons have been existing for quite a long time, i doubt our city hall had it that time. that's the reason why a lot of buildings and houses had big windows so as to allow air and breeze to come in.

imagina ra gud, mga empleyado sa una nakakurbata nya haskang inita.:lol:

accdg to what i heard from some oldies... city hall didn't have aircon units in the 50's and 60's... ventilador daw lang po .... that means, in the 30's wala din aircon (wa pa may davao light sa una imo :lol: )

while aircons have been existing for quite a long time, i doubt our city hall had it that time. that's the reason why a lot of buildings and houses had big windows so as to allow air and breeze to come in.

imagina ra gud, mga empleyado sa una nakakurbata nya haskang inita.:lol:

if im not mistaken, this will be my view from the kitchen :lol: nice po sir sarcasticity :cheers:

wala lang.. condos in davao

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accdg to what i heard from some oldies... city hall didn't have aircon units in the 50's and 60's... ventilador daw lang po .... that means, in the 30's wala din aircon (wa pa may davao light sa una imo :lol: )

kinsa diya ga paandar sa ventilador ? kamot ? :lol:

kinsa diya ga paandar sa ventilador ? kamot ? :lol:

seriously, there were those "ventilador hombres" moving the paypay de kamot :lol:

so, who wants to take part in this movie?

try mo mag audition @Il Tenore kasi ang mga tito mo dito parang di na puede sa age limit ako eh walang babagay sa akin:lol:

^^ apil hilot ug masahe :lol: pero naa siguro power company sa una dili lang davao light.

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Paul i did some shooting inside SM pero sinita ako ng security... darn! :bash:

did the inside shoot with nobody asking anything, pero sa gawas, gisita ko. i told the guard, a kadaghan diha manguhag picture. nya turista man ko, di man nako na gamiton for profit. hehehe.

seriously, there were those "ventilador hombres" moving the paypay de kamot :lol:

that was the gadget of the period.:lol: klase-klaseng mga models from the basic abanico to the more sophisticated spanish fans.:lol:

while aircons have been existing for quite a long time, i doubt our city hall had it that time. that's the reason why a lot of buildings and houses had big windows so as to allow air and breeze to come in.

imagina ra gud, mga empleyado sa una nakakurbata nya haskang inita.:lol:

ug kanang tancho na pamada tapos yung white long sleeve naka almirol ! :lol:

wondering asa si nyor ambi dire. aw dyoks lang nyor.

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davao penal colony.

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Sepak Takraw

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Philippine Eagle named Arnie


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this naabtan pa nako late 60s. i was kind of having a frail health (rheumatic heart) which required me and my parents every weekend from mati for a year.

Phase-out set for aerial ban

if city govt loses CA case

By ROGER M. BALANZA



The Davao City Council may propose a new method of banning aerial spraying in banana plantations under a phase-out plan if the city government loses its case at the Court of Appeals.

The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) had contested a city ordinance banning the practice at the Court of Appeals. The CA was expected to rule on the case after issuing a 60-day temporary restraining order against the ordinance declared earlier as legal by the Regional Trial Court in Davao City.

An unfavorable decision—an issuance of a permanent injunction—on the aerial ban ordinance would open the case to protracted legal battle and allow plantations to continue aerial spraying.

In the event the city government loses, councilor Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling said he would ask the city council to revisit the Davao City Watershed Code, which initially imposed a five-year phase out plan for banana plantations to shift to organic fungicide, used in aerial spraying to fight off deadly banana leaf diseases.

Cabling, who authored the ordinance approved this year by the city council, said the provision on the aerial spraying in the code was deleted before its approval after a separate ordinance banning the practice was also approved by the council.

In his speech before a forum last week, Cabling said the shift to synthetic fungicide in five years would respond to claims by environmentalists that aerial spraying of chemicals that places human health at risk.

It is the chemicals and not the matter of application that is at issue here, said Cabling, former chair of the committee on environment.


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if you were living in panorama during the 70s to early 90s, you can always hear the plane doing aerial spraying regularly (ladeco). my neighbours would warn me not to pickup and eat fruits as it might have pesticides blown by wind.

^^ apil hilot ug masahe :lol: pero naa siguro power company sa una dili lang davao light.

read dvo light's history for more info :lol: (it's on their website) :cheers:

this naabtan pa nako late 60s. i was kind of having a frail health (rheumatic heart) which required me and my parents every weekend from mati for a year.

brokenshire ra wireless akong kabal-an.... :lol: i guess this one is in magallanes :)

an excerpt.

http://www.aboitiz.com/Site/Aboitiz3/DavaoLight.aspx

Davao Light & Power Company

Founded in 1929 and acquired by Aboitiz & Company in 1946, Davao Light and Power Company is the third largest privately-owned electric utility in the Philippines. It holds the franchise for distributing electric power to Davao City, the largest city in the world in terms of land area, as well as Panabo City and the municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas in Davao del Norte. On September 29, 2000, the franchise was renewed for another 25 years by virtue of Republic Act 8960.

In 2006, the company sold 1.269 billion kilowatt-hours to 238,686 customers with a peak demand of 238 megawatts...

brokenshire ra wireless akong kabal-an.... :lol: i guess this one is in magallanes :)

yups, it is the old brokenshire drive. diha dapit nakapuyo akong crush sa una.:lol:

this naabtan pa nako late 60s. i was kind of having a frail health (rheumatic heart) which required me and my parents every weekend from mati for a year.

:lol: sa brokenshire man ko na tao pero sa wireless, ok ng kotse sa left murag sportscar na batman :colgate:

tuod ka? pareho pala ta.:lol:

an excerpt.

http://www.aboitiz.com/Site/Aboitiz3/DavaoLight.aspx

Davao Light & Power Company

Founded in 1929 and acquired by Aboitiz & Company in 1946, Davao Light and Power Company is the third largest privately-owned electric utility in the Philippines. It holds the franchise for distributing electric power to Davao City, the largest city in the world in terms of land area, as well as Panabo City and the municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas in Davao del Norte. On September 29, 2000, the franchise was renewed for another 25 years by virtue of Republic Act 8960.

In 2006, the company sold 1.269 billion kilowatt-hours to 238,686 customers with a peak demand of 238 megawatts...

speaking of power sigeg andar ang Davao Light sa Bajada , ngano ka ha?

Agung House ni Kublai sa kapatagan, unta kaagi ta diri ...

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speaking of power sigeg andar ang Davao Light sa Bajada , ngano ka ha?

bakit nag-vivibrate na naman ba? :lol:

yups, it is the old brokenshire drive. diha dapit nakapuyo akong crush sa una.:lol:

diha mi mu-land if mu-escapo (cutting classes) mi from ateneo high :lol: i can only remember the barge (pagtabok sa davao river) but i cant remember the building anymore... naa ba gyud nay building sa una? :cheers:

^^ i'm beginning to appreciate his style now... in fact, i'm now a fan of him..... :cheers:

yups, the brokenshire building. it was demolished late 60s or early 70s to give way to a commercial centre.

^^ but it was long BAHKANT (->engl. sa bakante :lol: ) diba... mura ginahimo ra to syang rotc field till the mid 90's, korek mi ip aym rong :lol:

Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Nograles is new Speaker

MANILA -- The numbers that Representative Jose de Venecia Jr. repeatedly marshaled to shield President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo against impeachment attempts didn't work in his favor Tuesday.

At 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, the House of Representatives unanimously elected Davao City Representative Prospero Nograles as the new Speaker of the House. It was de Venecia who nominated him.

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"I ask everyone to respect the vote we have taken today," said Nograles. "There were some harsh words said today. They will all be addressed at the proper time. Not now, not today. I accept the challenge to introduce reforms in the House."

He said that after a "long, tiring and emotional" day, the controversy over the speakership was finally settled, adding, "It is time to get back to work."

The end of de Venecia's speakership came a day earlier than expected and followed eight hours of voting on the motion to declare the House Speakership vacant.

Voting

A total of 174 lawmakers voted in favor of the motion, with 35 voting against and 16 abstentions. Of the eight Cebu lawmakers, only two voted against the motion: Representatives Raul del Mar and Antonio Cuenco of Cebu City, who last year voted to give de Venecia a fifth term as Speaker.

"Mine is a conscience vote. I feel no need to explain my conscience. I vote a vigorous no," said Cuenco.

Representatives Eduardo Gullas (Cebu Province, 1st district) and Benhur Salimbangon (Cebu Province, 4th district) both said they were grateful to de Venecia, before voting "yes." "Despite a heavy heart, because of a long association with the speaker, I would like to register an affirmative vote," Gullas said.

When it was his turn to vote, Representative Pablo Garcia (Cebu Province, 2nd district) was succinct. "With sadness and regret, I vote yes," he said. "With hope in my heart, I vote yes," said his son Representative Pablo John Garcia (Cebu Province, 3rd district), whose turn came next.

The elder Garcia later administered the new Speaker's oath of office, barely seven months after he contested de Venecia's bid to be reelected as Speaker.

Representative Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (Cebu Province, 6th district) said that when she considered whether to express a vote of confidence in de Venecia, she "found nothing in my heart to do so, even before the 14th Congress opened."

Only 121

Only 121 votes were needed to unseat de Venecia, and before 11 p.m. Monday the outcome was clear.

Hours before his ouster, de Venecia threatened in an "emotional" privilege speech to reveal what he knew about the allegations of vote-rigging, corruption and human rights abuses against Malacañang.

During the administration coalition caucus in Malacañang from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., it was agreed that there would be voting on the speakership row, but that de Venecia would be given until 2 p.m. today to consult with his supporters on the mode of his ouster.

Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said that President Arroyo sat on one end of the head table, while de Venecia and Nograles sat beside each other. He said the President only served as facilitator of the discussion, allowing Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita to moderate later on.

Bunye said the atmosphere was "like a mini-House (of Representatives) but since the President is there, they recognized they can't speak out of turn."

"At the end, the President made the call to give the Speaker ample time," he said.

'Very messy'

Bunye said de Venecia wanted the speakership issue to be decided on via nominal or floor voting, but the others wanted the "less confrontational" voting by acclamation so as not to hurt the House of Representatives as an institution.

He said the idea behind the oral vote was to "avoid acrimonious debate on the floor." "Floor voting would be very messy," he added.

Asked how serious the rift is, Bunye said: "The rift is already there, but whatever results would be, the healing would be facilitated by resorting to a less confrontational method (of unseating de Venecia)."

Bunye said that during a closed-door session with Arroyo and de Venecia, Nograles showed the manifesto of loss of confidence in de Venecia.

He said the Lakas-CMD officials and members who have started resigning from the party to transfer to the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino are "staying within the coalition, but just transferring from one party to another." (With Sunnex & AP/Sun.Star Cebu)

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nope, not that one, ang bahkant mao ng grand menseng karon. kanang linya sa makati restaurant diha dapit ang old brokenshire.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Nograles is new Speaker

MANILA -- The numbers that Representative Jose de Venecia Jr. repeatedly marshaled to shield President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo against impeachment attempts didn't work in his favor Tuesday.

At 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, the House of Representatives unanimously elected Davao City Representative Prospero Nograles as the new Speaker of the House. It was de Venecia who nominated him.

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"I ask everyone to respect the vote we have taken today," said Nograles. "There were some harsh words said today. They will all be addressed at the proper time. Not now, not today. I accept the challenge to introduce reforms in the House."

He said that after a "long, tiring and emotional" day, the controversy over the speakership was finally settled, adding, "It is time to get back to work."

The end of de Venecia's speakership came a day earlier than expected and followed eight hours of voting on the motion to declare the House Speakership vacant.

Voting

A total of 174 lawmakers voted in favor of the motion, with 35 voting against and 16 abstentions. Of the eight Cebu lawmakers, only two voted against the motion: Representatives Raul del Mar and Antonio Cuenco of Cebu City, who last year voted to give de Venecia a fifth term as Speaker.

"Mine is a conscience vote. I feel no need to explain my conscience. I vote a vigorous no," said Cuenco.

Representatives Eduardo Gullas (Cebu Province, 1st district) and Benhur Salimbangon (Cebu Province, 4th district) both said they were grateful to de Venecia, before voting "yes." "Despite a heavy heart, because of a long association with the speaker, I would like to register an affirmative vote," Gullas said.

When it was his turn to vote, Representative Pablo Garcia (Cebu Province, 2nd district) was succinct. "With sadness and regret, I vote yes," he said. "With hope in my heart, I vote yes," said his son Representative Pablo John Garcia (Cebu Province, 3rd district), whose turn came next.

The elder Garcia later administered the new Speaker's oath of office, barely seven months after he contested de Venecia's bid to be reelected as Speaker.

Representative Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (Cebu Province, 6th district) said that when she considered whether to express a vote of confidence in de Venecia, she "found nothing in my heart to do so, even before the 14th Congress opened."

Only 121

Only 121 votes were needed to unseat de Venecia, and before 11 p.m. Monday the outcome was clear.

Hours before his ouster, de Venecia threatened in an "emotional" privilege speech to reveal what he knew about the allegations of vote-rigging, corruption and human rights abuses against Malacañang.

During the administration coalition caucus in Malacañang from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., it was agreed that there would be voting on the speakership row, but that de Venecia would be given until 2 p.m. today to consult with his supporters on the mode of his ouster.

Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said that President Arroyo sat on one end of the head table, while de Venecia and Nograles sat beside each other. He said the President only served as facilitator of the discussion, allowing Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita to moderate later on.

Bunye said the atmosphere was "like a mini-House (of Representatives) but since the President is there, they recognized they can't speak out of turn."

"At the end, the President made the call to give the Speaker ample time," he said.

'Very messy'

Bunye said de Venecia wanted the speakership issue to be decided on via nominal or floor voting, but the others wanted the "less confrontational" voting by acclamation so as not to hurt the House of Representatives as an institution.

He said the idea behind the oral vote was to "avoid acrimonious debate on the floor." "Floor voting would be very messy," he added.

Asked how serious the rift is, Bunye said: "The rift is already there, but whatever results would be, the healing would be facilitated by resorting to a less confrontational method (of unseating de Venecia)."

Bunye said that during a closed-door session with Arroyo and de Venecia, Nograles showed the manifesto of loss of confidence in de Venecia.

He said the Lakas-CMD officials and members who have started resigning from the party to transfer to the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino are "staying within the coalition, but just transferring from one party to another." (With Sunnex & AP/Sun.Star Cebu)

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i see.:lol:

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Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Nograles is new Speaker

MANILA -- The numbers that Representative Jose de Venecia Jr. repeatedly marshaled to shield President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo against impeachment attempts didn't work in his favor Tuesday.

At 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, the House of Representatives unanimously elected Davao City Representative Prospero Nograles as the new Speaker of the House. It was de Venecia who nominated him.

Post here your Valentine's Day greetings

"I ask everyone to respect the vote we have taken today," said Nograles. "There were some harsh words said today. They will all be addressed at the proper time. Not now, not today. I accept the challenge to introduce reforms in the House."

He said that after a "long, tiring and emotional" day, the controversy over the speakership was finally settled, adding, "It is time to get back to work."

The end of de Venecia's speakership came a day earlier than expected and followed eight hours of voting on the motion to declare the House Speakership vacant.

Voting

A total of 174 lawmakers voted in favor of the motion, with 35 voting against and 16 abstentions. Of the eight Cebu lawmakers, only two voted against the motion: Representatives Raul del Mar and Antonio Cuenco of Cebu City, who last year voted to give de Venecia a fifth term as Speaker.

"Mine is a conscience vote. I feel no need to explain my conscience. I vote a vigorous no," said Cuenco.

Representatives Eduardo Gullas (Cebu Province, 1st district) and Benhur Salimbangon (Cebu Province, 4th district) both said they were grateful to de Venecia, before voting "yes." "Despite a heavy heart, because of a long association with the speaker, I would like to register an affirmative vote," Gullas said.

When it was his turn to vote, Representative Pablo Garcia (Cebu Province, 2nd district) was succinct. "With sadness and regret, I vote yes," he said. "With hope in my heart, I vote yes," said his son Representative Pablo John Garcia (Cebu Province, 3rd district), whose turn came next.

The elder Garcia later administered the new Speaker's oath of office, barely seven months after he contested de Venecia's bid to be reelected as Speaker.

Representative Nerissa Soon-Ruiz (Cebu Province, 6th district) said that when she considered whether to express a vote of confidence in de Venecia, she "found nothing in my heart to do so, even before the 14th Congress opened."

Only 121

Only 121 votes were needed to unseat de Venecia, and before 11 p.m. Monday the outcome was clear.

Hours before his ouster, de Venecia threatened in an "emotional" privilege speech to reveal what he knew about the allegations of vote-rigging, corruption and human rights abuses against Malacañang.

During the administration coalition caucus in Malacañang from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., it was agreed that there would be voting on the speakership row, but that de Venecia would be given until 2 p.m. today to consult with his supporters on the mode of his ouster.

Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said that President Arroyo sat on one end of the head table, while de Venecia and Nograles sat beside each other. He said the President only served as facilitator of the discussion, allowing Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita to moderate later on.

Bunye said the atmosphere was "like a mini-House (of Representatives) but since the President is there, they recognized they can't speak out of turn."

"At the end, the President made the call to give the Speaker ample time," he said.

'Very messy'

Bunye said de Venecia wanted the speakership issue to be decided on via nominal or floor voting, but the others wanted the "less confrontational" voting by acclamation so as not to hurt the House of Representatives as an institution.

He said the idea behind the oral vote was to "avoid acrimonious debate on the floor." "Floor voting would be very messy," he added.

Asked how serious the rift is, Bunye said: "The rift is already there, but whatever results would be, the healing would be facilitated by resorting to a less confrontational method (of unseating de Venecia)."

Bunye said that during a closed-door session with Arroyo and de Venecia, Nograles showed the manifesto of loss of confidence in de Venecia.

He said the Lakas-CMD officials and members who have started resigning from the party to transfer to the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino are "staying within the coalition, but just transferring from one party to another." (With Sunnex & AP/Sun.Star Cebu)

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What else is new?

di ba friendship na sila kaayo ni duterte :lol: nahimo syang speyker :lol:

di ba friendship na sila kaayo ni duterte :lol: nahimo syang speyker :lol:

yeah kuya neyo as in gyud ka friend sila :lol:

4th highest position ng pilipinas na ang hawak nya ngayon, would this mean good news for Davao? :)

yeah kuya neyo as in gyud ka friend sila :lol:

4th highest position ng pilipinas na ang hawak nya ngayon, would this mean good news for Davao? :)

siguro naman..... so let's start counting sir ibex the-soon-to-materialize-projects in davao under noggies speykership hahahahah ....

1)davao lrt
2)samal-davao bridge
3)plz add :lol:

:cheers:

so let's start counting sir ibex the-soon-to-materialize-projects in davao....

1)davao lrt
2)samal-davao bridge
3)plz add :lol:

:cheers:

Ok let's wait and see... :)

yeah kuya neyo as in gyud ka friend sila :lol:

4th highest position ng pilipinas na ang hawak nya ngayon, would this mean good news for Davao? :)
it can be a good news...

siguro naman..... so let's start counting sir ibex the-soon-to-materialize-projects in davao under noggies speykership hahahahah ....

1)davao lrt
2)samal-davao bridge
3)plz add :lol:

:cheers:

imaginary count as in counting sheeps?:lol:

it can be a good news...

pardon the sarcasm, but this development doesn't really advance mindanao progress anad development, it's just political hypocrisy at it's best.:lol:

wala lang.. condos in davao

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ECO4000 building 1 is almost finished... are there any signs of construction in One Oasis?
Agung House ni Kublai sa kapatagan, unta kaagi ta diri ...

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nice! it's so different!

^^haha! how old are you by the way? you might be qualified!

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I like the top view of SM. Busy.. hehe!!
did the inside shoot with nobody asking anything, pero sa gawas, gisita ko. i told the guard, a kadaghan diha manguhag picture. nya turista man ko, di man nako na gamiton for profit. hehehe.
you really are a tourist.

ningrason ang guard nga basig gamiton daw ang logo. i think that's the most idiotic reasoning. if i need a logo i can source it somewhere. i don't like to exert an effort trying to recreate or copy their logo, and for what reason? corporate espionage, oh come on. hay na lang gayud.

^^if you have followed the exchanges in the san pedro thread, you will surely know nyor ambie's age.:lol::lol::lol:

^^ i'm beginning to appreciate his style now... in fact, i'm now a fan of him..... :cheers:

so you like now the Durian Art in DIA :lol:

btw si Nogie na pala ang "taga pagsalita ng bahay "

siguro naman..... so let's start counting sir ibex the-soon-to-materialize-projects in davao under noggies speykership hahahahah ....

1)davao lrt
2)samal-davao bridge
3)plz add :lol:

:cheers:

kaya pala inumpisahan na ang Banke birdge :lol:

yups, the brokenshire building. it was demolished late 60s or early 70s to give way to a commercial centre.

well my father said it was burned daw , one of the biggest fire incident in DC :)

pardon the sarcasm, but this development doesn't really advance mindanao progress anad development, it's just political hypocrisy at it's best.:lol:

i'm with this. first time in history siguro nga ang davao maoy pinakaulahi maka benefit gikan sa isa ka davaoeno nga gitagaan ug political power. consolation na lang kung ang ubang lugar sa mindanao iyang matagaan ug pagtagad. but wait, challenge ko lang na kang nogie. dapat ipakita nya nga mali ko, kay sukad sya nahimong representative sa 1st district, amateur singing contest ra gyud niya akong napahimuslan kay nakadaug akong yaya ug isa ka sako nga putyukan.

^^:lol::lol::lol::lol: Give the man a break or shall i say a chance

well my father said it was burned daw , one of the biggest fire incident in DC :)

kung mao, i stand myself corrected.:lol:

houseband as in.:lol:

I never really liked Nogie. But if there's any consolation to this, at least the first ever Speaker of the House from Mindanao logically hails from Davao. :)

i'm with this. first time in history siguro nga ang davao maoy pinakaulahi maka benefit gikan sa isa ka davaoeno nga gitagaan ug political power. consolation na lang kung ang ubang lugar sa mindanao iyang matagaan ug pagtagad. but wait, challenge ko lang na kang nogie. dapat ipakita nya nga mali ko, kay sukad sya nahimong representative sa 1st district, amateur singing contest ra gyud niya akong napahimuslan kay nakadaug akong yaya ug isa ka sako nga putyukan.


:lol: naay man kahay dugos

oi sa Feb 16-17 ha atong session sa Kapatagan ayaw kalimti :colgate:

^^ wala putyukan nga niwang way kaon iyang gihatag hahaha. no problemo bai ambsky sige na gani ko damgo nga naa na daw ko didto sa sabros nag puyo :)

I never really liked Nogie. But if there's any consolation to this, at least the first ever Speaker of the House from Mindanao logically hails from Davao. :)

gayin lang nya ang traboho nya at nasa likod nya mga taga davao.

^^
Correct. I hope this development will translate to evident infrastructures for Davao and Mindanao.

i'm with this. first time in history siguro nga ang davao maoy pinakaulahi maka benefit gikan sa isa ka davaoeno nga gitagaan ug political power. consolation na lang kung ang ubang lugar sa mindanao iyang matagaan ug pagtagad. but wait, challenge ko lang na kang nogie. dapat ipakita nya nga mali ko, kay sukad sya nahimong representative sa 1st district, amateur singing contest ra gyud niya akong napahimuslan kay nakadaug akong yaya ug isa ka sako nga putyukan.

waaaaaaa kalouy sa imong yaya:bash:

^^
Correct. I hope this development will translate to evident infrastructures for Davao and Mindanao.

Basta ba dili lang limited sa Basketball Ring & Board, Waiting Shed, gamay na fire truck ug daghan nga billboard ang mga project nya diri sa mindanao okey ra!

Basta ba dili lang limited sa Basketball Ring & Board, Waiting Shed, gamay na fire truck ug daghan nga billboard ang mga project nya diri sa mindanao okey ra!

Hahaha! Yes of course. We're talking about necessary infrastructures like roads, bridges, and flyovers (for Davao) :D

Basta ba dili lang limited sa Basketball Ring & Board, Waiting Shed, gamay na fire truck ug daghan nga billboard ang mga project nya diri sa mindanao okey ra!

so dako na firetruck ,dako na billboard ug dako na basketbolan? :lol: kanang dako na baskebol court mo angay ko kay para naa nay sport complex diri :lol: