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KulasKusgan May 11th, 2006, 06:01 PM Gud day Dinabaw... :)
For me pre, any matter that will affect Davao in one way or another will become the concern of the group. I think it would be more consistent and beneficial if we preserve our nature as forumers and be able to tackle, discuss, talk about all and every issue concerning Davao. Ang drawback kasi pre if we're going to limit to let say environmental or tourism concerns lang is we usually focus ourselves only on one important issue, and the usual tendency is we forget, take for granted, bypass or even intentionally set aside other equally important issues.
My vision for the group is it will serve as the sense organ of Davao. The eyes, ears, voice even taste (hehehe), the catalyst of action for Davao. Kung baga we are looking after the welfare of Davao in a wholistic approach.
If we make it an officially registered organization, all our activities will be easily and readily recognized and in the long run magkakaroon tayo ng mas malakas na lobbying power or voice not only in the city council but maybe even in the national government. Who knows baka may international organization pa na magssponsor sa atin ng familiarization and study tour sa Europe...hehehe...malapit na sa Sweden yun pre...hehehehe :)
You know guys, by doing this, we are making another FIRST for Davao...what ya think bros and sis? :)
apil ko. suggestion ko lang: one big DAVAO & we'll segmentize & prioritize or maybe VMO para klaro atong advocacy. we'll have environment sector, ICT sector, tourism, arts/culture, infra, etc. mas maayo ni istoryahan sa next meet nato para masugdan dayon. bitaw no, mas maayo i-concrete nato kay 'action speaks louder than words'. hhhmmm. unsa kaha atong itawag sa grupo?
@ don dinabaw: murag ready na imong 'ssc-davao' caps ah.
@ tj: mao ba ni imong gibuhat? ok ah. http://www.exploredavao.com/
maayong gabii sa tanan. goodnight all!
scandinavian girl May 11th, 2006, 06:24 PM thanks heaps lena! my day was good a bit cold 11*C but ok. and i hope you had a great time today too:).
did i sound like a tourist agent? hahaha. guess i said too much about davao if that's what you mean. but no. wish i am because i learned a lot bout davao through the net. this is my strong connection with the place. its where my heart is. haha
have a good day to you!
ps.
rambutan easily drip its juice from mouth if not closed. hahahaha! joking again! but you wil learn the davao way in time. good to know you're a fruitlover.
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Mt Apo :)I thought you were in the tourism because of the Late Asian Week...sorry :) And it is nice you write aobut Davao all information is good and I understand your heart is in Davao, so is mine ha ha ha, your heart likes to be home! :)
I will try my best to eat the rambutan fruit without dripping it´s juices all over the place :laugh:
Archipino May 11th, 2006, 07:53 PM Got a question...How are residential real estate prices in DC? Is it better to build?
davaoeagle May 11th, 2006, 08:40 PM Just a few of a myriad of things you can do in the alluring Davao!
Last days of summer
By Ian Ray C. Garcia Published : 2006-05-11
With barely a month to go, we are counting down to the last days of summer. It’s been a fun, exciting summer so far. Well, at least, for me. I have visited different summer paradises, went on a road trip with friends, trekked the mountainside, witnessed festivities, journeyed to fascinating beaches, and satiated myself with lots of summer-delicious food.
Surely, we’re on the last leg of summer but my feet are still itching to a little bit more action just right before the month of May winds up the season with its daylong drizzles. To those who haven’t found the time yet to go on a summer holiday, well, read on and let me count my ten suggested ways to enjoy the remaining days of summer without even leaving the boundaries of our beautiful Davao.
No. 1. Ever watched this one-of-a-kind Bird Show in Malagos Garden Resort (tel. 221.1545)? No matter how many times I’ve seen the show, it still amazes me to see parrots playing basketball, crows picking up stones, ducks parading together, etc. The resort also offers a Nature Field Trip that incorporates lectures, audio/visual shows and interactive guided tours that shows and teaches visitors about the forests, orchards, creek ecosystems, butterflies, mushroom culture and various adventure activities that are sure to entertain and educate guests at the same time.
No. 2. With the cruel summer heat, getting into some water action is both an escape and a treat. Davao Gulf is a virtual playground of numerous aqua sports such as diving, game fishing, jet-skiing, snorkeling, and so much more. However, if you’re on a budget and yearning to learn a new hobby, simply hit the shores of Times Beach or Mer Grande Ocean Resort and try skimboarding. Or you can go to Samal or Talikud and discover the still many secluded beach and coves in the island.
No. 3. You’ve read, heard and seen so much about white water rafting (tel. 301.2020). I have done it twice, and I swear, rafting the Davao River is one hell of a water ride. Now, it’s your turn to brave three hours of river journey to the city’s less seen frontier, a place enveloped with lush vegetation, limestone walls and riverside villages. So, are you ready for some river action?
No. 4. Rediscover the wild side of Davao and trek to the mountains of Tamayong, Marilog and Toril. Various trails in Tamayong and Marilog lead you to pristine rivers and waterfalls as well as caves and breathtaking panorama of the wilderness. An easy trail man-made, such as in Eden Nature Park, is a great way to exercise and bond with families and friends before hitting the buffet table. Eden Nature Park (tel. 299.2992) also has campsites and other activities including fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, etc. Need more info? Make sure to always bring water and a First Aid kit.
No. 5. Learn a musical skill or two. Jhine Music and Arts Center (tel. 299.0082) offers courses on piano, keyboard, guitar (acoustic, bass, classical or electric), drums, violin, saxophone, flute, clarinet and voice. They also teach group vocal technique, band synchronization, choral training, and choreography. Drop them a line and see what musical skill fits you.
No. 6. Do something fish-y. If you’re in the mood for a good food trip without ruining your diet, troop to Tugbok and have a hearty meal of fresh “hito” (catfish). You can have it deep fried, grilled, or cooked with coconut milk (Oops, there’s goes your diet!). This is a perfect pit stop after visiting the Philippine Eagle Center and Malagos Garden Resort in nearby Baguio District.
No. 7. Let out the hopeless romantic in you at the Waterfront Insular Hotel (tel. 233.2881), the city’s only resort hotel. It is certainly one great place to switch on your the romantic side with its invigorating beach atmosphere while just being 10 minutes away from the busy city center. Besides taking a stroll by the beachfront, you can start the day with mouthwatering breakfast feast at Café Uno, then have an afternoon merienda of their very own delectable Pizza Davaoeño. Then get nostalgic, reminiscing about your salad days on board the calesa topiary.
No. 8. When was the last time you visited our museum? It’s about time that you rediscover our heritage at the newly renovated Davao Museum (tel. 233.1734), a repository of the city’s arts, cultural and social legacies. Located inside Insular Village Phase 1, the museum lets you travel back in time with its interesting displays of historical relics, photos and dioramas. It is divided into 3 galleries – History of Davao, Contemporary Arts and Crafts, and Ethnicity. Entrance fee is P100 for adults and P20 for kids.
No. 9. Want to wrestle a crocodile? While you can’t exactly combat one, instead you can cuddle a baby mindorensis crocodilus at the Davao Crocodile Park (tel. 300.6307). It’s open daily but on Fridays to Saturdays, you can witness crocodile encounters, tightrope exhibition, crocodile jump and other reptilian action at 10 AM and 3 PM. You can even have your photos taken with the menacing crocs. All you need is P75 (adults)/ P50 (kids) and a lot of guts to befriend the crocs.
No. 10. What better time to get pampered after agonizing from this summer’s terrible heat and humidity. At the Bahia Spa of Metro Lifestyle (tel. 228.6182) along F. Torres St., you can have a massage, body scrub, foot and hand spa, tub soak, and other indulgence that can truly keep your mind off from the real world. It will also make you forget about work and household chores and make you feel like a king or queen, well, at least for an hour or two.
Still want more ways to enjoy the remaining days of summer? E-mail me at wanderlust@asean-mail.com. I might need a companion to tag along with in my next adventure.
davaoeagle May 11th, 2006, 09:00 PM Hello to all! How is Davao in the tailend of summer
tj_brewed May 12th, 2006, 02:55 AM apil ko. suggestion ko lang: one big DAVAO & we'll segmentize & prioritize or maybe VMO para klaro atong advocacy. we'll have environment sector, ICT sector, tourism, arts/culture, infra, etc. mas maayo ni istoryahan sa next meet nato para masugdan dayon. bitaw no, mas maayo i-concrete nato kay 'action speaks louder than words'. hhhmmm. unsa kaha atong itawag sa grupo?
@ don dinabaw: murag ready na imong 'ssc-davao' caps ah.
@ tj: mao ba ni imong gibuhat? ok ah. http://www.exploredavao.com/
maayong gabii sa tanan. goodnight all!
apil pud ko! basta put me as one of thee peeps that would handle the tourism and investment promotions ha! Everyone that we need is in this forum. One of our coforumers is the author of Silicon Gulf project himself. Two of our coforumers are our beloved councilors..and a lot more.....daghan kaau ta mabuhat para sa Davao!
Count me in!!
Sleepwalker....that's not our website... i changed the url...napansin ko kc..when i posted the exploredavao as one of our options..after a week or so, it was registered by someone else...
I have a new name for it...close and near to exploredavao....but the name is catchy... D pa tapos yung site... basta malapit na! ehehehehhe...i need help witht the articles.... by the way, im using some of ur pics nga pala... :)
MtApoStandard May 12th, 2006, 04:59 AM .
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tj_brewed May 12th, 2006, 05:03 AM Enjoy Davao!
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Enjoy its natural beauty!
tj_brewed May 12th, 2006, 05:08 AM Enjoy Davao!
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Water Tubing! Davao!
tj_brewed May 12th, 2006, 05:10 AM Enjoy Davao!
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Celebrate our Culture! Unity in Diversity!
MtApoStandard May 12th, 2006, 05:15 AM Mt Apo :)I thought you were in the tourism because of the Late Asian Week...sorry :) And it is nice you write aobut Davao all information is good and I understand your heart is in Davao, so is mine ha ha ha, your heart likes to be home! :)
I will try my best to eat the rambutan fruit without dripping it´s juices all over the place :laugh:
it's alright dripping is allowed. hahaha! joke. mownin lena. hope you will have a nice day today.
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davaoeagle May 13th, 2006, 08:14 AM Hello to all!
dinabaw May 13th, 2006, 12:02 PM Originally Posted by abskess
Gud day Dinabaw...
For me pre, any matter that will affect Davao in one way or another will become the concern of the group. I think it would be more consistent and beneficial if we preserve our nature as forumers and be able to tackle, discuss, talk about all and every issue concerning Davao. Ang drawback kasi pre if we're going to limit to let say environmental or tourism concerns lang is we usually focus ourselves only on one important issue, and the usual tendency is we forget, take for granted, bypass or even intentionally set aside other equally important issues.
My vision for the group is it will serve as the sense organ of Davao. The eyes, ears, voice even taste (hehehe), the catalyst of action for Davao. Kung baga we are looking after the welfare of Davao in a wholistic approach.
If we make it an officially registered organization, all our activities will be easily and readily recognized and in the long run magkakaroon tayo ng mas malakas na lobbying power or voice not only in the city council but maybe even in the national government. Who knows baka may international organization pa na magssponsor sa atin ng familiarization and study tour sa Europe...hehehe...malapit na sa Sweden yun pre...hehehehe
You know guys, by doing this, we are making another FIRST for Davao...what ya think bros and sis?
Ok ako with the wholistic approach, but can we desigante guys who are good in let say in environment or tourism.we, the members can have each assigned task.
Sabi ni Tj ok siya in environment or tourism so we can designate it to him but problem Tj is in Cebu. maybe we can discuss thoroughly this issue in our next meeting?
simply_me May 13th, 2006, 12:15 PM Hello again Davao!!!
@Mt.Apo: thanks for answering Lena's queries. :)
@Lena: Yep, those are rambutan. in fact, here's more ..
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMAG0050.jpg
i don't live in the farm, but i love there..esp when fruits are abundant.
some farm products we have there are the ever famous ..DURIAN
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMAG0040.jpg
would love to meet u too and ur GFs.. :cheers:
dinabaw May 13th, 2006, 12:21 PM Originally Postedby Sleeper_uno
@ don dinabaw: murag ready na imong 'ssc-davao' caps ah.
Yup Dave!! coming soon T-shirt hehehe!
Nice day to all !!
bustero May 13th, 2006, 12:21 PM MODs please make this thread sticky, it's about to hit a hundred posts and the old one is still the sticky one.
dinabaw May 13th, 2006, 12:24 PM ^^ Nice day Gina !oi HAPPY MOTHERS DAY diay sa imo !!! oh unsa man apil kasa among himoong sect ay organization diay!eheheee
scandinavian girl May 13th, 2006, 03:49 PM Hello again Davao!!!
@Mt.Apo: thanks for answering Lena's queries. :)
@Lena: Yep, those are rambutan. in fact, here's more ..
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMAG0050.jpg
i don't live in the farm, but i love there..esp when fruits are abundant.
some farm products we have there are the ever famous ..DURIAN
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a237/menicensimple/IMAG0040.jpg
would love to meet u too and ur GFs.. :cheers:
Hi Gina:wave:
Nice fruits yum yum, must be nice to have a farm with many fruits.
Yea, Gina will be so nice to meet you in August, look forward to that :)
We can buy rambutan in our supermarkets here, but I think that they absolutley must taste the best fresh from a farm.
Have a great Sunday Gina with your children !!!!:)
scandinavian girl May 13th, 2006, 04:06 PM DINABAW!!! Min älskling!!!
Your humor Dinabaw is makes me laugh so much and I had alot of fun with you these last two days...thankx älskling!:)
85 days Dinabaw, remember!!!! Fun, fun, fun:)
Jag kramar dig och ger dig en kyss på kinden!!!:)
tere May 13th, 2006, 11:49 PM Good morning Davao!!! Happy Mother's Day to all moms out there!
Good Morning Davao!!
@Davaoeagle: hope Barza will bring pride to davao :)
let me share again this photos. esp to Lena and her GFs ;)
the Jose Maria College, by the airport..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/gianavee/a59.jpg
still.. the airport road..
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you might wish to stay in these hotels..
marco polo
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grand regal
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guys usual hang out
blue post
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you might want to check Ninoy at Freedom Park
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or visit me at the farm
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or have a dive at Samal beach
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Note: pls bear w/ the photos date..those were not taken in the future..lol
:cheers:
Hello Gina! Nice pix. San ang farm nyo?
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KulasKusgan May 14th, 2006, 03:57 AM Hagimit Falls, Samal Island
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KulasKusgan May 14th, 2006, 04:09 AM More Samal Island...
Batcave
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Pearl Farm
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etc...
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dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 04:20 AM Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
DINABAW!!! Min älskling!!!
Your humor Dinabaw is makes me laugh so much and I had alot of fun with you these last two days...thankx älskling!
85 days Dinabaw, remember!!!! Fun, fun, fun
Jag kramar dig och ger dig en kyss på kinden!!!
No no its only 74 days from now :wink2: yeah we have a fun talk the other night ! remember en incedent i toalett och en kränka brôst! :lol:
Have a very nice Sunday Alskling mycket jag alskar dig !!! :)
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 04:26 AM Morining Davao !!!
Hi Dave unsa naman kanus.a date sa atung 2nd miting ?
Hi Mt Apo hows the view downunder? :hahaha:
Nice Sunday to all!!!!
tj_brewed May 14th, 2006, 05:39 AM Ok ako with the wholistic approach, but can we desigante guys who are good in let say in environment or tourism.we, the members can have each assigned task.
Sabi ni Tj ok siya in environment or tourism so we can designate it to him but problem Tj is in Cebu. maybe we can discuss thoroughly this issue in our next meeting?
Let's take advantage of the internet so that Dabawenyos like me, davaoeagle, etc - who are away from home can also participate.
In regards with tourism promotions......Im brewing something up.... I'll announce it soon!
EnjoyDavao!
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 07:05 AM ^^ Hi Tj nice about making the internet as our avenue for concerns about Davao
Maybe you can have a suggestions or ideas .what will be the form of our group? Can you share your :2cents: so we can share your idea if we ever have our 2nd meeting.BTW what's brewing? ok have a nice Sunday to you!!!
scandinavian girl May 14th, 2006, 07:18 AM No no its only 74 days from now :wink2: yeah we have a fun talk the other night ! remember en incedent i toalett och en kränka brôst! :lol:
Have a very nice Sunday Alskling mycket jag alskar dig !!! :)
Good Morning Dinabaw...always good to see you.:):):)
Hope your Sunday is good and you have a relaxed one, mine is just starting.
So, so 75 days, well, we will see about that might be less one never knows.;)
KRAMAR (plural) :) and Jag älskar dig!
Dave HI how do you get those x to become pictures?:) Saw that Samal Island was in the pictures???:) Have a nice day Dave!!!
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 07:44 AM Hello Lena ^^ Jag saknar dig ... :)
Ohhh really? i like suprises so see you7:00 pm? Min askling :wave:
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 07:48 AM Inquirer Mindanao : Sarangani: Significant past, bright future
First posted 08:12am (Mla time) May 14, 2006
By Russtum Pelima
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on page A21 of the May 14, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
IN search of the mystery that beholds a bay, a province, and a municipality bearing the name Sarangani, we unveiled the mystic beauty of its place and people. We found more than its origin.
A five-hour boat ride from General Santos City brought us to two land masses of Sarangani town in Davao del Sur—the Balut and Sarangani Islands. Balut has a land area of 6,604 hectares, while Sarangani has 4,014 ha.
Its ancestry reveals that Balut, a Maguindanaon term for “island,” became a municipality of Davao del Sur 26 years ago. It is composed of 12 barangays, mostly populated by Sangil people who landed there in the mid-14th century from Sangir Island, north of Indonesia, when the Dutch began to take dominion over the island.
Balut’s Sangil equivalent is wanowa.
Burial sites of Sangil sultans led by Panurat—the first settlers of the land—were built by piles of rocks.
when we visited the site of his great grandfather, Judah.
Takeda is heir to the sultanate of Sangil by affinity, according to the Sangil tarsila or genealogy, as recorded by Dr. Domingo Non of the Mindanao State University and Shinzo Hayase in 1999.
Balistic Island
Takeda and his two brothers, Abedin and Pacayan, recalled how their great grandfather challenged to a battle Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, the leader of a Spanish colonial expedition to the Philippines (1542-46), in the historic Balistic Island—a Muslim kris against a Spanish pistol.
Marorong, fondly called Balistic Island because of its bullet shape, is 70 meters across Balut. Visitors and tourists interchangeably call the islet Fort Villalobos because of the rock structure built by the Sangil and B’laan peoples as fortress against Villalobos’ army.
Fr. Jose Luego, a Jesuit historian, and Gregorio Zaide in his “History of the Filipino People” noted the landing of Villalobos in Marorong in search of the Moluccas Island in 1543.
It is remarkable how the old Sangil people and the heirs to the sultanate handed down their past comprising four generations by word of mouth.
Duel of warriors
A Sangil darangen or folktale also tells of a duel between two big men, Saramanggi and Marama, to win the hand of a Sangil princess. Saramanggi was treacherously defeated by Marama. His blood flowed over the bay and his corpse formed a rock, which are now called the Sarangani Island and the Sarangani Bay in honor of the noble warrior.
The same bay shares its marine abundance with Sarangani province in Central Mindanao.
In Sangil etymology, Sarangani came from the Sangil’s Sarang-ine or “This is our territory” or “We stop here.”
“Balut and Sarangani are brothers,” recounts Prof. Virginia Buhisan, an anthropologist. This was recorded by the Sarangani municipality as the legendary origin of the place which was passed on by the old folk to the next generation.
At 105 years old, Elias Colano is the oldest man in Balut and head of elders of the crowned sultan, Pagal Padasan Colano.
Natural beauty
These interesting stories of the Muslim Sangil and the native B’laan who had intermarried in the early part of the 16th century complete the Sarangani town’s natural beauty.
A thick mangrove forest surrounds the port of Barangay Mabila, where the town proper is situated.
One would enjoy walking the grounds in a hot spring area in Barangay Lipol, now built with concrete structures for adventurers and tourists. A two-hour trek leads to the source of the spring in Bad-lii in the mountains of Kalisusu and Kagongkong.
It takes an hour-long boat ride to reach Ulaniban, 3 km of white sand encircling the 16-hectare island belonging to Barangay Patuco. An ancient lighthouse fronting the bay was built there by the Americans during the US colonial rule.
Even the tampat or burial sites of Sultan Panurat in Batuganding Point attract tourists. They are marked by kalachuchi trees and rocks piled by his descendants and B’laan natives who had been Islamized.
Festival
“Bato Manamil is the place where the fifth Sultanate of Maguindanao Mohammad Jafar Sitti Manamir was borne by his mother Putri Ambas,” said Sangil Datu Osmeña Salisipan.
Our expedition recounts the abundance that the Sarangani Bay is endowed with, shared and treasured by the sarangan.
In the celebration of the first Sarangani Bay Festival on May 17-20 in Glan, Sarangani province, tracing Sarangani’s significant past is a highlight.
Beach volleyball, kayaking, skim boarding, an 11-km swim in the bay and other water sports will be part of the activities.
“It will be the first time that we will celebrate this event,” said Nenita Barroso, executive director of the Sarangani Tourism and Investment Promotion Center. “We will revisit the bay’s history which became the highway for the first civilization in this part of mainland Mindanao.”
Karon kabalo na ta Dave ngano Balistic :lol:
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 07:54 AM Gloria’s glorious dive resort in Davao Sur
First posted 08:14am (Mla time) May 14, 2006
By Carlos R. Munda, Jr.
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on page A22 of the May 14, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
NESTLED in a quiet cove in Davao del Sur is the budding dive resort owned by former Education Secretary Ricardo Gloria.
While still in its infancy as dive operations go, the area near the resort is perhaps one of the best undiscovered dive sites in the country. It opens up to the Davao Gulf and is bordered by the low-lying hills of the towns of Malita and Malalag.
It is blessed with calm weather almost year-round, white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear waters.
But more than these geographical attributes, what sets this dive site apart from the rest is the profusion of some of the most sought-after marine animals within its small area. These include the dugongs, sea turtles, schooling tuna and dolphins at or near the cove, plus whale sharks and manta rays sighted during certain times of the year.
Chance encounter
The thing about chance encounters is that they are seldom lukewarm—either they turn out to be monumentally fortuitous or disastrously
bad luck for the parties involved. In my case, I count myself lucky that my chance encounter with Gloria turned out to be of the former kind.
As one of the panelists of the Davao Dive Congress, he spoke at length on the need to build a strong community committed to sustainable development, if tourism is to become a viable means of livelihood in the countryside.
He also spoke with pride about the small beachfront resort he had christened “Wow Kiss,” short for “World of Wonder, Keep It Simple and Sacred.”
“Tourism must go hand in hand with people empowerment so that Filipinos will feel a sense of ownership as far as promoting what is beautiful in their communities. Without this, our tourist spots will be seen as nothing more than products that can and should be used, instead of a legacy to our children and grandchildren that must be preserved,” he said.
Invitation to dive
During one of the breaks, I had the opportunity to be introduced to the former Cabinet secretary, and it was then that he extended an invitation to visit his resort. A couple of weeks passed when I received a text message “am inviting you 2 WOW KISS the best of ur time. Tanx. Ric Gloria.” I got in touch with some dive buddies—Stella, Czaldy and Poker—and we decided to do some exploratory dives there.
It was raining when we arrived, but the sun soon appeared, turning what had up until then been a gloomy day into a bright and cheerful one. We lost no time in gearing up and even less time getting into the water.
Since this was our first time—or for that matter, it was the first for any diver—to dive in the area, we relied on the boatman to get us to where the corals were.
We decided on a conservative dive profile, agreeing not to go beyond the 100-foot mark. We swam northwest past a low sea wall that was filled with schools of fish and an abundance of healthy corals. While there were some signs of dynamiting, it was clear that these had happened far into the past.
Parrot fish, scad and colorful reef fish trailed us throughout our dive. Visibility was 60-80 feet, there was no current, and it was an easy and relaxing dive.
Our second dive was on a reef right in front of the resort. Although the corals there were not as vibrant as in our first dive site, it was a tremendously rewarding effort from a macrophotography point of view.
Among the rarer subjects we saw was a robust ghost pipefish, several varieties of nudibranches, a tiny white frog fish, and scores of gobies, shrimps and eels, among other marine life.
Heading home
Back on shore, our minds still filled with the wonderful visions of what we saw, the discussion turned to the future of the area as a dive destination and ecotourism showcase.
As we talked, the locals also started to open up. They were animated in their description of where and when the whale sharks would appear. They confirmed the presence of dugongs in nearby Malita town, sea turtles nesting in nearby beaches, and dolphins frolicking not far from where we sat.
Listening to their tales and their growing eagerness to share, it was easy to see that Gloria’s impassioned advocacy for stronger community involvement in any kind of development was starting to take hold.
There, just like he did during the dive congress, he spoke of stewardship and inheritance, and of integrity and education as keys to a balanced tourism program.
He asked for our help, and we all gladly gave it—knowing that in the end, we were also helping ourselves.
And for someone like me who is generally skeptical of any government official—past or present—there, surrounded by coconut trees festooned with billboards of clichés about long-forgotten virtues, I was genuinely touched by this man’s sincerity in bringing order to even just this small portion of a nation now filled with confusion.
“When I started building here, I made it my mission to help strengthen families and communities by promoting UST—unity, solidarity and teamwork. This place is truly God’s gift,” he said.
davaoeagle May 14th, 2006, 11:44 AM Very nice finds, Don. Musta na sa mga guapo ug guapa nga mga taga Davao. Happy mother's day Gina.
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 04:24 PM Ohhh good Evening Davao!!! ohh not busy here
Min alskling are you their want to talk in sky?
scandinavian girl May 14th, 2006, 04:27 PM Hi Dinabaw min älskling am here.
So whats up :laugh:
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 04:36 PM hahaha! up? iam up now! :clown: i have to ask u about that min alskling ur up north then asked Mt. Apo what's the view downunder :laugh:
dinabaw May 14th, 2006, 04:42 PM Min alskling do you have a nice weather now in Sweden ? here j cloudy and raining a thypoon hit some parts of nothern Philippines
Jag alskar dig och ende man!!!
scandinavian girl May 14th, 2006, 04:46 PM Oh, Dinabaw glad your up:) it would be lonely here otherwise noone is in here this evening.You ask about the view from up here is good min älskling.Well I can see far that is one good thing and also når dina tankar mig mycket bättre älskling...och de är....:)
:hug: Dinabaw
scandinavian girl May 14th, 2006, 04:49 PM Weather is sunny here and no setting sun yet. Yeap I heared about the thypoon on the cnn news here. Is it common this time of the year in the Philippines? I understand they are rare in Davao?
Jag älskar dig också Dinabaw!!! :)
slerz May 14th, 2006, 06:04 PM ^^normally, a strong typhoon develops within caroline islands during this summer months of April and May entering Philippine sea but recurves towards Southern seas of Japan sparing the whole Philippine archipelago but this year, typhoon chanchu directly hit Central Philippine archipelago where my city (cebu) is located, didn't spare the country and now it's heading towards Hong Kong and expected to reach super duper typhoon status upon hitting Hong Kong... plans to have a vacation in Hong Kong this week? hmmm, think twice and multiply..hehe
Davao is lucky enough coz it is seldom hit by typhoons coz it is located below the typhoon belt line which is 10 deg north latitude thats why Davao is a city that grows fruits all year round... :okay:
scandinavian girl May 14th, 2006, 07:13 PM ^^normally, a strong typhoon develops within caroline islands during this summer months of April and May entering Philippine sea but recurves towards Southern seas of Japan sparing the whole Philippine archipelago but this year, typhoon chanchu directly hit Central Philippine archipelago where my city (cebu) is located, didn't spare the country and now it's heading towards Hong Kong and expected to reach super duper typhoon status upon hitting Hong Kong... plans to have a vacation in Hong Kong this week? hmmm, think twice and multiply..hehe
Davao is lucky enough coz it is seldom hit by typhoons coz it is located below the typhoon belt line which is 10 deg north latitude thats why Davao is a city that grows fruits all year round... :okay:
slerz, thank you for the information about thyfoons in your part of the world! It hit Cebu.That is sad. Did it cause alot of human suffering and material damage? I think it is somewhat stronger then our winter blizzards here in Sweden. Even if they sometimes can blow down miles and miles of forrest and take roofs of buildings and cause alot of material damage and even a few human lives, most people in cars on the road. Thanks again slerz for the information about were and were not the thyfoons have their way. :)
scandinavian girl May 14th, 2006, 07:41 PM MtApo wishing you a good day and thank you for your greetings. Do you celebrate Mothers Day in Australia this Sunday? Here in Sweden we have Mothers Day the last Sunday of this month, then I am going to celebrate my mamma. :)
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slerz May 15th, 2006, 12:45 AM slerz, thank you for the information about thyfoons in your part of the world! It hit Cebu.That is sad. Did it cause alot of human suffering and material damage? I think it is somewhat stronger then our winter blizzards here in Sweden. Even if they sometimes can blow down miles and miles of forrest and take roofs of buildings and cause alot of material damage and even a few human lives, most people in cars on the road. Thanks again slerz for the information about were and were not the thyfoons have their way. :)
Actually it didn't cause major damage here in our city, just some trees fell down, roof of a gym here was blown away and electricity were cut off in some parts and thank God the eye did't directly hit cebu... and yeah winter blizzards is one of the most destructive storms in this planet but typhoons/hurricanes are far more wilder :D than blizzards. Davao wasn't hit by typhoons for more than 50 years already so lucky this city coz it is heavily guarded by Mt. Apo, the tallest peak in the country... typhoons hate tall structures btw...hehe
Konsehal May 15th, 2006, 02:30 AM ^^normally, a strong typhoon develops within caroline islands during this summer months of April and May entering Philippine sea but recurves towards Southern seas of Japan sparing the whole Philippine archipelago but this year, typhoon chanchu directly hit Central Philippine archipelago where my city (cebu) is located, didn't spare the country and now it's heading towards Hong Kong and expected to reach super duper typhoon status upon hitting Hong Kong... plans to have a vacation in Hong Kong this week? hmmm, think twice and multiply..hehe
Davao is lucky enough coz it is seldom hit by typhoons coz it is located below the typhoon belt line which is 10 deg north latitude thats why Davao is a city that grows fruits all year round... :okay:
Hello to all!
Davao is really blessed with no typhoons coming our way.
We should make good use of this plus factor. I posted this challege in my blog. I pity the athletes in Naga and ASEAN ministers who were moved from Boracay to Manila because of Caloy/Chanchu. These hussles could have been avoided if they factored in the venue of these events. Davao can certainly hosts these without the trouble of a bad weather. :)
junax May 15th, 2006, 03:45 AM ^^ good morning wadab!
poor man's panoramic view of bajada...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/bajada3.jpg
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bustero May 15th, 2006, 04:21 AM Typhoon Chanchu/Caloy did a lot of Damage. I think the death toll is 50 already. We were unfortunately at a beach in Batangas saturday and all the huts in our resort (40 to50 of them) were blown down, and this is one of the better resorts! I pity the smaller resorts whose structures were not even as sturdy as surely they've been wiped out as well. From Our Casita which was a sturdy cement structure about 50 meters from the waterline witnessed risong storm surge up to just 10 meters away. Not very safe so we made like rabbits and got outa there! We were lucky unfortunaly so many others were not as lucky.
This is one of the great things which make Davao and Southern Mindanao a true paradise. In general Natural Disasters are not so common. The only deaths I know are ussually from some type of flooding and if we use our common sense and respect original flood plains and the like , incidents like the flooding in Central na pati bahay ni mayor na dali will not happen!
Btw can anyone confirm if Boys town does have a woodfired oven which serves pizza. My uncle told me that Don Bosco is affiliated with Davao Boys town sa may MAA and gave one of their brick fired ovens there. I only know the place from it's rabbits stuff don't recall any pizza!
davaoeagle May 15th, 2006, 06:02 AM This affirms Davao's position as a gateway to BIMP EAGA.
City rushes preparation for boy scout jamboree
By Barbara Carla R. Quiero
PREPARATIONS are at high for the 2nd BIMP-Eaga Boy Scout Urban Jamboree to be hosted by Davao City.
Development works at the PTA Grounds, where the international event will be held, has been stepped up, as delegates from neighboring Asean countries will start to arrive next week.
The jamboree, to be participated by Boy Scouts from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, will take place from May 26 to June 2.
It will be the second international event to be hosted by the city this year. The first was the successful staging of the Asean Tourism Forum in January. City Administrator Wendel E. Avisado said the city has been monitoring every detail of the preparation to ensure the success of the international jamboree.
City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte visited the PTA Grounds last week to ensure development works at the venue are done before the start of the event.
"The security aspect has also been taken up and it will continue to be monitored. All systems are in placed this early and therefore we expect a smooth and successful holding of the jamboree," Avisado said.
He said the Traffic Management Center will strictly implement the temporary closure of Palma Gil Street, from the corner of Ponciano street up to the corner of Camus street during the event.
davaoeagle May 15th, 2006, 06:32 AM Congrats my beloved Davao-you're too marvelous to pass up on.
HSBC pushes expansion
HSBC will expand its operations in the country to cash-in on its competitive advantage in consumer business, disclosed HSBC Philippines Chief Executive Officer Warner Manning.
The expansion program will be both for the "main bank" and its consumerlending arm, HSBC Savings Bank.
"We’ve grown quite significantly. Our consumer business is growing very well, that is why we have to move and expand as allowed by the regulators," Manning told Business Bulletin.
He believed on the huge potential in consumer business as reflected by the robust growth in HSBC’s credit card operations, which as of the end of the first quarter has moved up to the top second player in the industry.
"Expansion is the highest in our consideration this year," Manning declared.
In line with its expansion program, Manning said HSBC Philippines will have to increase its capital base, the level or amount is still being worked out. However, there will be no fresh capital infusion but instead HSBC will be seeking an allocation from its mother-firm, otherwise known as "net due to from head-office."
The "net due to" form of capitalization is allowed for foreign banks with full operations in the country.
"We will increase our capital by utilizing the net due to," Manning said, stressing, though, that this type of Tier 1 capitalization is, also, a form of investment.
This means that HSBC Philippines will flow back some of its net earnings into the bank, remitting "less dividend" to its mothercompany, HSBC Plc. in the United Kingdom.
Its expansion program will be supported by its call centers, the second one of which will be operations soon with a capacity of between 2,000 and 3,000 seats.
Under its expansion program, HSBC, the main bank, is eyeing to put up three additional networks,one in Davao,one flourishing the Fort, and another one in Cebu, bringing its total branches to eight.
On the other hand, Manning said HSBC Savings Bank would be opening up five additional branches. All these, though, depend on its ability to submit all the necessary requirements needed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
HSBC Savings Bank, for now, has 16 branches in key locations in the country.
Konsehal May 15th, 2006, 10:28 AM Very nice finds, Don. Musta na sa mga guapo ug guapa nga mga taga Davao. Happy mother's day Gina.
Good afternoon to all!
Yesterday was "Mothers' Day"
Today its the "Other's Day"
He he, received from a Davaoeno lawyer now based in Cebu. :bash:
I learned that the spaces for Manufacturing Tech Expo at the Davao Trade & Convention Center set on May 18-20 have all been sold out. This is good news. C u there. It's open to the public. :)
xzibit31 May 15th, 2006, 10:50 AM ano nanaman kaya ang gawin nila inside the airport property?
i was at the dia kanina and i saw the land infront of the cargo terminal, which is still part of the airport, was being excavated.. parang tinatangal nila yun lupa para maging patag.
ano kaya yun?
simply_me May 15th, 2006, 12:51 PM ano nanaman kaya ang gawin nila inside the airport property?
i was at the dia kanina and i saw the land infront of the cargo terminal, which is still part of the airport, was being excavated.. parang tinatangal nila yun lupa para maging patag.
ano kaya yun?
di kaya Yamashita treasure na naman? :jk:
Hello everybody..
Thanks Don, Lena and belated Happy Mother's Day for those mother out there :)
Good afternoon to all!
Good afternoon to all!
Yesterday was "Mothers' Day"
Today its the "Other's Day"
He he, received from a Davaoeno lawyer now based in Cebu. :bash: .
:rant: hehe :D
@Don: apil ko ana, in any possible way na makatabang ta. maayo mapuslan atong abilidad.
@Lena: lucky u, fruit season by the time u come here. will reserved u and ur friends a tree packed w/ rambutan ;)
MtApoStandard May 15th, 2006, 05:16 PM .
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<MARQUEE bgcolor="#F0F8FF" loop="-1" scrollamount="1" width="50%">Maayong Buntag DAVAO!</MARQUEE>
<MARQUEE bgcolor="#F0F8FF" loop="-1" scrollamount="2" width="100%">http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/16.jpg</MARQUEE>
<MARQUEE bgcolor="#F0F8FF" loop="-1" scrollamount="7" width="75%">Congratulations Sleeper uno and DAVAO! for the Banner</MARQUEE>
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MtApoStandard May 15th, 2006, 05:44 PM MtApo wishing you a good day and thank you for your greetings. Do you celebrate Mothers Day in Australia this Sunday? Here in Sweden we have Mothers Day the last Sunday of this month, then I am going to celebrate my mamma. :)
thanks lena godd day to you too. yes aust celbrates mother's day evry second sun of may. so yours is a bit later. good to know you will be joining your mum. is she living close to your place. how's your midnight sun!
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<MARQUEE bgcolor="#F0F8FF" loop="-1" scrollamount="1" width="50%">Maayong Buntag DAVAO!</MARQUEE>
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http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/16.jpg
heres the original photos taken at kutip's grill in diversion road, buhangin, dc....
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0461.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0463.jpg
May 16 na... DAVAO banner na!
rustyboi May 15th, 2006, 06:12 PM Congratulations davao city on your SSC Banner! :applause:
cyrusal May 15th, 2006, 06:17 PM nice banner!
boybleauXx May 15th, 2006, 07:14 PM CONGRATS TO DAVAO FOR THE SSC BANNER !
MADIYAW DABAW !
yaba DABA DABAW DOOOOO!!!!
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Cyrusal !
where on earth have you been?....its nice to see you back !
scandinavian girl May 15th, 2006, 10:09 PM thanks lena godd day to you too. yes aust celbrates mother's day evry second sun of may. so yours is a bit later. good to know you will be joining your mum. is she living close to your place. how's your midnight sun!
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MtApo hi..my parents lives in the house almost next to mine :) my sister and her family in the house next to mine, so celebrating mamma on coming up mothers day will be close by:)... The sun is up and up and up :) sure is nice I enjoy it emensly. MtApo hope you are not freeeeezing "down under" and that life is good and nice to you!! Greetings/Lena
scandinavian girl May 15th, 2006, 10:25 PM Min alskling do you have a nice weather now in Sweden ? here j cloudy and raining a thypoon hit some parts of nothern Philippines
Jag alskar dig och ende man!!!
DinabawGood Morning, it is a nice Tuesday and Monday is history :) Jag tänker på dig och saknar dig när vi inte är tillsammans!!:) Talk to you later today!!! How are the Davao phonelines, any better? :) Kram!!
Gina hi, thanks for your offer to save fruit for us swedish girls, a very, very sweet thougth of you!!! We will think of a nice suprises to bring you and your children. How many children do you have, boys, girls? :)
Dave that is a very nice banner, created by you???? Yesterday I saw you had put pictures in here, only on my computer they are xhow do I make them into pictures. Dinabaw said to me he can see pictures, but I can`t ? Just curious, am not supergood at computers you know :)
HI to ALL Davao women and men wishing you a nice Tuesday all the way from Sweden!!!! :)
KulasKusgan May 16th, 2006, 12:45 AM [B]Dave that is a very nice banner, created by you???? Yesterday I saw you had put pictures in here, only on my computer they are xhow do I make them into pictures. Dinabaw said to me he can see pictures, but I can`t ? Just curious, am not supergood at computers you know :)
HI to ALL Davao women and men wishing you a nice Tuesday all the way from Sweden!!!! :)
Thanks Lena!
I didnt use photo sharing site in those pics coz they arent mine. I hyperlinked those pics from their original site. Sometimes they dont show up.
Have a nice day! :)
simply_me May 16th, 2006, 02:25 AM Congrats dave..proud of ur banner bro! great effort.. :)
MtApoStandard May 16th, 2006, 03:11 AM Morining Davao !!!
Hi Dave unsa naman kanus.a date sa atung 2nd miting ?
Hi Mt Apo hows the view downunder? :hahaha:
Nice Sunday to all!!!!
hmmm... im in the middle of thick bushland i cant see the sky clearly. will navigate to get to vantage point :hahaha:
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dinabaw May 16th, 2006, 03:54 AM Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
DinabawGood Morning, it is a nice Tuesday and Monday is history Jag tänker på dig och saknar dig när vi inte är tillsammans!! Talk to you later today!!! How are the Davao phonelines, any better? Kram!!
Yup a good tuesday for me min Alskling thanks for your greetiing , i hope you got my greetingstoo!!! :)
Jag alskar dig och ende man ...ohhh maybe ur having a feta cheese for your breakfast :wink2:
dinabaw May 16th, 2006, 04:02 AM Originally Posted by Mt. Apo Standard
hmmm... im in the middle of thick bushland i cant see the sky clearly. will navigate to get to vantage point
hahahha! hope it won't get dark soon and no heavy rain comes mate ! :rofl: have a nice sunny day to you Mt. Apo !!!
dinabaw May 16th, 2006, 04:14 AM Good morning to all!!!!
@davaoeagle : You got it bro thats the Philippineeagle , nice.
@ Dave: Nice banner Dave Puede na bai himo on nato ug design sa t-shirt?
@ Gina :Ok apil naka (murag mga bata hehehe) , BTW ikaw ang mag handle sa Food and Beverage comittee , first task provide us, of course FOOD! :jk:
MarkiiBoi May 16th, 2006, 04:21 AM http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/16.jpg
Nice One sleep! Congrats! :okay: :okay: :okay:
philwily May 16th, 2006, 04:25 AM ^^ - Nice banner. Congratulations! :)
kennethologist May 16th, 2006, 04:30 AM ang cool! davao banner!! :)
MtApoStandard May 16th, 2006, 04:39 AM MtApo hi..my parents lives in the house almost next to mine :) my sister and her family in the house next to mine, so celebrating mamma on coming up mothers day will be close by:)... The sun is up and up and up :) sure is nice I enjoy it emensly. MtApo hope you are not freeeeezing "down under" and that life is good and nice to you!! Greetings/Lena
hello lena. what a nice neighborhood everyone can keep an eye on everyone. i could imagine how great your nite is. how bout the nightlife? temp here now is just alright lena, thank you. sun is showing up today and looks like to continue that way. yes life is good to me i am thankful in many ways. bout you? but i envy how you're enjoyng now your summer to the fullest. hahaha.
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MtApoStandard May 16th, 2006, 04:47 AM hahahha! hope it won't get dark soon and no heavy rain comes mate ! :rofl: have a nice sunny day to you Mt. Apo !!!
thanks! clear sky here very nice. musta ang weather sa davao. thanks god you're spared by typhoon.
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davaoeagle May 16th, 2006, 05:21 AM Good morning to all!!!!
@davaoeagle You got it bro thats the Philippineeagle , nice.
thanks Don, kinawat nako na sa lain na site he he. nice ssc davao cap there. wish i could snatch one for myself.
SiliconGulf May 16th, 2006, 05:24 AM DAVAO CITY -- Davao Gulf could be converted into Mindanao's Silicon Valley, an overseas-based research fellow told local media. "The plan is to harness Davao's human resource skills and talent base to move towards building a strong information industry," said Jason Banico, a Davao City native who is a fellow of the Reuters digital vision fellowship at Stanford University in the United States. Mr. Banico said the plan is to make the city a center for software development and business process outsourcing. He coined the plan Silicon Gulf as it was inspired by Silicon Valley and since the city is part of the Davao Gulf. A supporter of Mr. Banico's plan is Councilor Peter Lavina, city council committee on trade and commerce and among the few local government unit officials who have tapped technology in promoting issues through web blogs.
From Businessworld's I.T. Matters
http://itmatters.com.ph/news.php?id=051506c
davaoeagle May 16th, 2006, 05:35 AM edit
boju May 16th, 2006, 06:16 AM Nice SSC banner. Wondeful Davao!
boybleauXx May 16th, 2006, 06:55 AM http://www.mb.com.ph/images/header.jpg
TOURISM
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ROAD TRIP
Tue May 16, 2006
From Ilocos to Davao
Travelers in search of the ultimate adventure can take a road trip that spans Luzon to Mindanao, offering the most wonderful sight-seeing experience of a lifetime. Ilocos to Davao, a vast inter-island adventure that will cover 3,000 kilometers of Philippine roads, and that’s only one way.
Many are not aware that you can go from Laoag to Davao City by car, by taking the Philippine Tourism Highway formerly Maharlika highway. The Philippine Tourism Highway is the longest single road network in the country. It starts from the north in Laoag City and winds way down south to Davao.
From this highway, it is possible to reach most of the famous tourist spots in Luzon, the Leyte-Samar Islands in Visayas, and most of eastern and southern Mindanao (with the option to reach as far as Zamboanga.
The distance of the Philippine highway stretch is actually only 2,580 kilometers. But in order to travel from the beginning to the end of the highway from Manila, you have to get to Laoag first, and that’s an additional 490 kilometers.
From Manila, you travel to Laoag. You might want to tour Vigan first before finishing this leg. The idea is to go to the most number of tourist spots along the way as permitted by your budget and time. The itinerary you will take will totally depend on you.
Your tourism highway trip starts from Laoag to Cagayan Valley. You will pass by Pagudpud, the coastal road in Patapat, some beaches in the northern Philippines, and finally, you can go caving in Penablanca. Then from Cagayan, it's back to Manila. Along the way, stop over the Salinas Salt Springs and Dalton Pass in Nueva Vizcaya, Biak-na-Bato and Bustos Dam in Bulacan.
The next leg will take you down southern Luzon to the towns of Laguna, Quezon and the Bicol region where you can visit the majestic Mayon Volcano. Legazpi City is a recommended stop before going all the way to the port in Matnog, Sorsogon. From here, a ferry will take you to the Visayas, and will land on Allen or San Isidro in Samar. Some interesting spots in the Leyte-Samar leg is the MacArthur landing memorial in Palo, the famous San Juanico Bridge that connects Samar to Leyte. Tacloban is the last place with the most amenities so you can stay here for the night.
After Tacloban City, is the trip to the port in Liloan, Southern Leyte, where the jump-off point to Mindanao is located. A two-hour ferry ride will take you to Lipata in Surigao del Norte. Be alert for playful dolphins who may be swimming alongside your ferry, this is one of the highlights of the trip.
One possible side trip destination you might want to take is Butuan City, one of the major centers in Mindanao. Just a 15-kolometer deviation from the highway (taking the road to Cagayan de Oro) will bring you there. This could be your last stopover before finishing your journey. From Butuan, you will pass by Lake Mainit before finally reaching your last stop, Davao City. At least, now is the time to relax and enjoy the interesting sites of this bustling metropolis.
And finally, by the end of your trip, your car, passengers and you are all tired from this arduous adventure. But of course, nothing can still compare from the ultimate high of having been able to accomplish this amazing feat. Although this kind of trip is still rarely done, successfully completing the journey makes you one of those who were up to the challenge and bravely embark as pioneers in this type of tourism.
The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), formerly Philippine Motor Association (PMA), strongly advocates the promotion of Philippine touring as one of its mandates. The oldest and most respected auto club in the country, AAP has always been in the forefront of tourism for 75 years now. One of its many initiatives to encourage the growing number of eager tourists and travelers is to assist them as they embark on their journey to the country’s intricate network of islands through various modes of transport.
The AAP celebrated its 75th anniversary recently with various events such as the first-ever AAP Auto Show held at The Forum at the PICC. Other activities include upcoming conferences on road safety and alternative fuels plus the launch of AAP’s book on the history of motor sports in the Philippines.
junex May 16th, 2006, 07:24 AM Zoooooom! :runaway: daan lang ako....sumilip lang ako sa Davao banner...wow cool.... :wave: :cool: congrats peeps 10th thread na pala!!!!!
dinabaw May 16th, 2006, 07:41 AM ^^ Helo junex apil kasa among asosasyon
Editorial: Garbage segregation
A great campaign among citizens in the same magnitude of the ban on smoking inside establishments and public buildings is unfolding in Davao City. It is the drive for households and business firms to segregate their solid wastes before these will be picked up by garbage collectors.
The drive is now in the information phase. The Duterte administration is distributing half a million copies of waste disposal guidelines for taxpayers to follow strictly.
City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) under its relatively new chief, Ann Silvosa, has been tasked by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to be the lead agency in implementing the "No Segregation, No Collection" policy, which will be the City Government's permanent tack beginning May 29.
All well-meaning citizens of Davao City welcome this City Government initiative, which is mandated by law. However, enforcing the law will be no walk in the park considering the utter lack of discipline among many citizens of this city as in other communities of the country.
The City Government must show determination in implementing the policy and in strictly meting the corresponding fines and other forms of penalty on violators. Personally, this is a big challenge to Silvosa, whose qualities as a middle executive do not include laxity.
Effective info drive
The first hurdle is an effective massive information drive among city residents through the mass media. Silv
osa should never rely on the 500,000 copies of waste solid segregation guidelines that Cero is distributing to households.
A visiting professor of the Asian Institute of Management recently told Dabawenyos that only three out of every 100 people read, understand and abide with a policy memorandum or a set of written guidelines.
Marshalling all her charm and good public relations, the Cenro chief should enlist the help of the city's government and private media -print and broadcast- to reach out to public whose stubbornness can be exasperating.
She should follow the example of Mayor Rody himself who makes it a point to mount a media campaign for a major policy or project of the city that need to be fully understood by his constituents.
Dabawenyos are willing to listen, a reason his two weekly programs on television and radio stations are among the most listened to.
davaoeagle May 16th, 2006, 07:46 AM JIB inks agreement with leading call center By Ben O. Tesiorna
THE Joji Ilagan-Bian (JIB) e-Academy inked an agreement with one of the top call centers in the country for a joint venture that would prove to be beneficial for both companies.
In the memorandum of agreement signed between Jojie Ilagan Bian and Advanced Contact Solutions (ACS) vice president for human resources Haydee Enriquez, the ACS agreed to help train instructors of the JIB e-Academy for their call center course.
JIB e-Academy in the meantime will allot about 70 percent of their students enrolled in the call center course to the ACS workforce.
ACS is one of the leading call center company in the Philippines operating four centers in Metro Manila and Luzon. It is also the first publicly-listed call center.
Organized in 1996, back when call center industry was virtually still unknown, ACS has only 438 seats in 2003. To date, ACS now has 4,800 seats with 4,300 workforce.
Enriquez said they need about 5,000 manpower by end of this year, thus their partnership with JIB e-Academy.
The call center industry is still the fastest growing industry in the country today with 114 call centers all over the country.
Full time employees in the call center industry are estimated to reach 112,000 today. The revenue generated from this industry last 2005 was $1.4 billion.
bustero May 16th, 2006, 07:59 AM Nice one Dave :okay: :cheer: :okay: :cheer: :okay: :cheer:
Goes to show you , good things happen even if you sleepwalk! :cheers:
huistenmark May 16th, 2006, 09:56 AM cool banner (uncle) dave!!!!
good morning to all!!!
junex May 16th, 2006, 11:04 AM ^^ Helo junex apil kasa among asosasyon
Sure why not :) .....bisag wa koy nahut, but i think you can assign me in your invironmental efforts/plans...pero sinsya na mo kung dili ko kanunay maka attend kay na-a na ko diri sa Manila nanginabuhi hehehe....i just let you informed kung maka uli ko diha sa Davao....actually during may high school days sige na ko ug tanom ug kahoy diha sa Malagos water shed under Sir Obenza's advisory(one of Calinan National High School teacher)...isa sya sa mga care taker diha...i really salute him in his dedication to save that watershed in Malagos. hmmmmm ciguro dagko na ron tong kahoy na akong gipangtanom sa una...
abskess May 16th, 2006, 11:42 AM Good day Peeps... :)
Wow! wow! great work...great banner...
Go Davao Go... :)
scandinavian girl May 16th, 2006, 11:54 AM Yup a good tuesday for me min Alskling thanks for your greetiing , i hope you got my greetingstoo!!! :)
Jag alskar dig och ende man ...ohhh maybe ur having a feta cheese for your breakfast :wink2:
Dinabaw, yeah your greetings arrived and Thank YOU, from my heart..never got such nice greetings in my life befor, ever...:hug:. No, greek cheese this morning but maybe a greek sallad for lunch yum yum....wish you were here with me and could have some sallad too!!! see ya later älskling. Jag älskar dig alltid!
@ dave thanks for the information about the x pictures. I like your pictures so much and thought I might have missed some, I didn´t, good :) you are a "smashing" photographer dave really!!!:okay: Like your tee :wink2:
@MtApo My life is nice I have ALOT to be thankful for in my daily life. Nightlife in Sweden for me these days is staying up late with the sun and that makes me tiered in the daytime :laugh: but I will get used to it soon always do. It is nice to have my house next to my parents place and my sisters house, I do not feel like I am watched really. Well, my pappa can sometimes keep an eye on everybody but that is how pappas are :laugh:
It is nice you do not have to cold temperatures MtApo.
Grettings to ALL from Lena in a summery midsummernightsun land......
[dx] May 16th, 2006, 12:13 PM ei guys, congrats sa banner! :applause: :D
KulasKusgan May 16th, 2006, 05:12 PM thanks everyone!
sure don, pwede kaayo ibutang sa t-shirt. kanus-a gani ang meet? kung dili ta madayon karong may, pwede siguro ta sa june.
btw, heres davao banner last year:
May 6, 2005
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/davao%20gulf/pano4.jpg
Lili May 16th, 2006, 06:13 PM ^^ Congratulations on your featured banner Davao! Congrats Dave. Very clean and green landscape. :)
bel1river May 16th, 2006, 06:17 PM Bravo, Dave! Gwapuha sa banner, uy!
Animo May 16th, 2006, 08:25 PM By Mozart Pastrano / Mindanews / 15 May 2006
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- A theatre group from Romania will give drama workshops and performances in Cagayan de Oro City this week.
This international cultural exchange is part of the 2006 World Festival of Drama Schools, one of the events in the biennial Congress of the UNESCO's International Theatre Institute (UNESCO-ITI), which the Philippine Government is hosting this month. In more than 70 years of the ITI, this is the first time that the Congress is held in Southeast Asia.
The Romanian threatre group is coming to Cagayan de Oro through the auspices of Liceo de Cagayan University, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental, the City Government of Cagayan de Oro, the Department of Tourism, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and other sponsors,.
The delegation of five students, two teachers, and four directors from the National University of Dramatic Art and Cinematography "I.L. Caragiale" in Romania is the lead delegation in the UNESCO-ITI Congress, since it is headed by Corneliu Dumitriu, UNESCO Chair for the ITI.
On their arrival on Wednesday, May 17, the Romanian delegation will be welcomed with an intimate lunch reception hosted by Dr. Rafaelita Pelaez-Golez at her residence, the Casa Blanca, inside Liceo U's main campus.
At 3 p.m., the visitors will be presented in a brief program and press conference at the Limketkai Mall rotonda.
The Opening Ceremonies will start at 7 p.m. at the Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental. This will be simultaneously telecast on nationwide TV, together with similar events in Baguio City (delegation from India), Santiago City (South Africa), Munoz City (Burkina Fasso), Legazpi City (China), Iloilo City (Ukraine), Puerto Princesa City (Ukraine), Vigan City (Peru), Zamboanga City (Mexico), and Davao City (Iran).
From the opening rites, the guests will troop to the second floor lobby of the Provincial Capitol for a dinner of native Filipino dishes hosted by Governor Oscar S. Moreno and the Art, Culture, and Tourism Council of Misamis Oriental.
On May 18, the Romanian delegation will conduct a series of workshops for advanced theatre modules at the Liceo Civic Center. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with a registration fee of P300. The workshop sessions are from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., with meal breaks in between.
On May 19, the following cultural interactions are slated at Rodelsa Hall at Liceo's main campus: Conference on theatre themes delivered by the Romanian delegation, 2:30 p.m.; Video presentations by the National University of Dramatic Art and Cinematography "I.L. Caragiale" in Romania, 4:30 p.m.; Forum on cultural partnerships, 6 p.m.
The highlight of this international cultural exchange is a performance by the Romanian delegation at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at Rodelsa Hall. Tickets to this exclusive performance are at P50 each but workshop participants enjoy free admission.
For details and reservations, please call up the Office of Cultural and Public Affairs, Liceo de Cagayan University at tel. nos. 8574093 to 95 local 249.
xXx carlos xXx May 16th, 2006, 08:51 PM wow... ang ganda naman ng banner today... davao.. heheh
Jimbu May 16th, 2006, 09:08 PM http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/16.jpg
congrats sa banner. "In" karon ang Davao
Konsehal May 17th, 2006, 02:56 AM http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/16.jpg
congrats sa banner. "In" karon ang Davao
Hello to all! :)
Posted in my blog:
Mindanao Taiwan Chamber
The Mindanao Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is now offering a special Friendship Member category.
According to Julio Cruz, this category aims to promote friendship, gain more knowledge and increase opportunities in business and commerce.
He said the chamber has the following goals in this project:
1. Expand the circle of friends among local businesspersons;
2. Assist in securing visa for travel to Taiwan;
3. Promote export of local products to Taiwan;
4. Assist in procurement of machineries from Taiwan;
5. Provide technical consultations fro Agriculture and Fisheries;
6. Generate communications among the different business groups and agencies;
7. Promote tourism between Taiwan and Davao City;
8. Encourage participation in sports and cultural friendly competitions.
Anyone interested, let me know.
tigidig14 May 17th, 2006, 03:49 AM pahabol lang po; ganda lang ng avatar :D
bustero May 17th, 2006, 04:01 AM Mods please lock this thread and make the other one sticky, tks.
sugbuanon May 17th, 2006, 05:12 AM btw, heres davao banner last year:
May 6, 2005
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/davao%20gulf/pano4.jpg
dugay na diay ka gasige himo ug banner dave.. congratz sa inyo banner gahapon.. :okay:
xXx carlos xXx May 17th, 2006, 06:32 AM -delete
davaoeagle May 17th, 2006, 07:44 AM Let's hear it from our vistors this time, some nice highlights for our very own Davao here!
6,000 km cross-country in 22 days on a motorbike
First posted 02:05am (Mla time) May 16, 2006
By Hans Peder Pedersen
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the May 16, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
“Get your motor running, Head out on the highway, looking for adventure and whatever comes our way. Born to be wild!” –Steppenwolf
THIS is a story of a 6,000-km, 22-day cruise on my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200, across the Philippines from Zamboanga City, and back—via Dapitan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Surigao, Tacloban and Sorsogon cities, Manila, Subic (Zambales), La Union, Vigan City, Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte), Tugueguerao (Cagayan), Banawe (Ifugao), Baguio City, Manila, Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro), Kalibo (Aklan) and Dumaguete City.
For many years, I have traveled in this country on a bike in February, and I’ve never experienced a single day of rain during those trips. But this year, it was raining when I left Zamboanga in January and was pouring down when I came back in March, and lots of rain along the route.
I passed Southern Leyte a few days before the landslide. Maybe, it was a late La Niña. But in Banawe, the hotel people told me that it was the
warmest month they could recall.
Most of the roads are fairly good, some even excellent. Of course, others are bad and a few, real ugly. The worst are the roads in most of Samar, and their terrible state is a crime against the Samareños, as well as travelers.
The first leg to Zamboanga del Norte was a great ride. The road along the northern coast of Mindanao runs close to the sea, sometimes high above and sometimes at sea level—a beautiful section.
All the way to Davao, the roads are of good quality. The newly built stretch from Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) to Bukidnon via Malaybalay was a very pleasant ride over cool high plains.
As an architect, I had worked on the master plan for Cagayan de Oro and Davao cities 25 years ago, and I wanted to see the development since. Davao has followed up well with infrastructure improvements, such as overpasses, while Cagayan de Oro seems unchanged, with traffic in bad shape.
From the Davao Insular Hotel, I made a day trip to the Pearl Farm on Samal Island. The cottages in architect Francisco Mañosa’s distinguished contemporary vernacular style is resort design at its best.
The road from Davao to Surigao and from Tagum to Butuan is under rehabilitation. The bad news is the entire pavement has been removed from a stretch of about 100 km, making it a very unpleasant ride in a bowl of dust and black diesel fumes from buses and trucks.
I missed the ferry in Surigao by 15 minutes due to a change of schedule nobody but the shipping line had heard of. I spent the night in a training center near the pier and got on the early morning ferry to Leyte.
Black cloud
Every town now has an emission control station. If the black color on my face after a day’s ride is any indicator, buses, trucks and jeepneys seem to be exempted from control. But what do I know?
I traveled the Pan Philippine Highway many years ago when it was in very good shape. It will take a lot of work to get the full length in proper condition. I reached Tacloban and checked in at the Leyte Park Hotel where Linda, a one-woman band back after years of performing abroad, gave me the old rock-and-roll routine.
Roll-on, roll-off
The roro is an exotic experience. You line up at one window to pay the terminal fee, move to the next for a passenger ticket, and to another for a bill of lading for the bike typed carefully with one finger. You proceed to the Port Authority to pay for handling and, finally, to the Coast Guard for a rubber stamp on the registration.
In Surigao, they have added a little humor to this pedestrian procedure. A woman at a table outside the booths collects P50 for the “Barangay Tax.” I got a receipt, though.
I started the next day toward Luzon in pouring rain over the impressive San Juanico Bridge and on to Samar—the worst and most dangerous bike ride of the trip. This is the worst road I have ever experienced during years of biking around the world. I made it to Allen with only a slightly damaged shock absorber and got on the roro to Sorsogon for the night.
The ferry trip was rough. Many plastic bags were out to catch lunch. Seasickness seems to be contagious.
Public transportation
It’s always interesting to study the specific, often innovative, local versions of tricycles and bikes. Each area has its own design. In Southern Leyte, I saw bikes with roofs so big and mounted so high that they looked like hand gliders ready for takeoff. One operator recognized the resemblance by calling his unit “Airborne.”
I took the 550-km ride from Sorsogon to Manila in one go, stopping only for gas. I was descending from the hills toward Lucena on a meandering road just as sunset painted the landscape red and yellow—a beautiful sight. On the last stretch to Manila, I was all alone on the Skyway and gave the bike full throttle, blasting through the night with Harley rumbling.
I had the bike serviced and got a new tire after the sometimes rough ride. My friend King did the job in his Harley shop “Full Throttle” in Makati. I was ready to go north.
In Subic, I joined up with my old friend, Leo Prieto Jr. He left his Fireblade “crotch rocket” home to test his new BMW R 1200 GS on the trip to Pagudpud. So here we are, two old dudes on different bikes both basically designed more than half a century ago with some evolutionary improvements.
We spent the day at the peaceful, relaxing Mangrove Hotel before riding to Vigan. The coastal road through Zambales and Pangasinan is ideal for biking—long sweeping curves, not much traffic, and a well maintained pavement. Heavy traffic slowed us down in Dagupan City, but we were onto the great ride along the Lingayen Bay to La Union where we spent the night.
Vigan is a fast-growing city. We stayed in the classy Vigan Plaza Hotel at the main plaza. We arrived early, in time for an afternoon stroll through the old streets of Spanish colonial houses and a visit to the cathedral.
The ride to Pagudpud was easy. Approaching the northern point of Luzon, we passed a number of sandy coves shaped by powerful waves rolling in from the open sea.
Pagudpud is a serene area with strong, fresh wind and big surfs. After sunset, “the night comes falling from the sky,” as Bob Dylan experienced it. A pitch-black sky makes the stars shine as brightly as I have ever seen. The waves thundered against the shore.
Jr. had to return to Manila to take care of business the next morning, and I headed for Tuguegarao and Banawe.
The ride around the northern tip of Luzon offered an exciting experience. At one time, the road is actually on a bridge-like structure between the coast and steep mountain slopes covered with rainforest.
I spent the night in Tuguegarao and continued the ride to Banawe early next morning. The access from Bagabag, Isabela is easy on concrete. A heavy deforestation is prevailing in this area, exposing large denuded mountainsides.
Banawe has not changed much over the last couple of decades. Most of the terraces are still maintained. Many tourists were arriving.
I proceeded to Bontoc on the old dirt road. It was raining since early morning and the track was slippery, making it hard to steer the heavy loaded Harley. It was certainly not an off-roader. On one side, you have a free fall of several hundred meters and on the other, the mountain wall.
It was mainly a ride on first gear. I made the trip, also in heavy rain, 30 years ago on a Juniors Triumph Bonneville.
Touching the sky
While slowly ascending on the winding road, I suddenly found myself inside a rain-filled cloud. Visibility was only a few meters. No colors but grey, like riding in a black-and-white movie. The mist was sprinkling my face with water, a pleasant cool sensation on the skin. Riding in a cloud felt strange, like touching the sky.
Shortly after starting the descent, a sunbeam cut through the mist and lighted up a strip of the valley below. The shades of green came back and a small triangle of clear blue sky appeared between two mountain peaks—a transition of poetic beauty. The power of the sun gradually took control and revealed the strong sculptured rice terraces in the valley.
It was a slow but scenic ride on a dirt road in Bontoc, Mountain Province. It follows a river with small rice terraces on the brink. Getting closer to Baguio, the traffic increased. Many vegetable trucks were driving like mad on the meandering mountain road, and the situation called for careful, defensive driving.
The entrance to Baguio is a war zone of jeepneys fighting for passengers. I reached the city proper and got gobbled up in the traffic mess and choking polluted air.
Urban decay
When Baguio was built following Daniel Burnham’s plan, it was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountain cities in the world. Over the last couple of decades, it has become an example of how bad it can get when there is no development control to match blind greed and short-sightedness. A sad story of a dethroned beauty queen of the mountains turned whore.
I spent some time with old friends before starting my trip back to Zambonga City on the Nautical Highway.
First stop was Manila, where I had another checkup of the Harley for the 1,500-km trip. I took the South Superhighway to Batangas and the roro to Puerto Galera. I spent a day with Jim, who manages the peaceful Coral Cove Diving Resort in Sabang away from the circus in the town itself.
The rain followed me on most of the journey back. I headed for Roxas, where the roro took me to Caticlan. We arrived around 10:30 p.m. and everything was closed. The bike was low on gas but a helpful guy took me to a house where I was able to buy five Coke bottles of premium.
Little sleep
I reached Kalibo at midnight, looking for a place to get a little sleep after 19 hours of traveling, mostly in heavy rain that made the muscles cold and sore. But as John Mellemcamp sings: “It hurts so good,” especially when it was over.
I found the ideal place to sleep where I had to pay only P200 for three hours and P35 for the following hours. I paid for six hours and started early to Iloilo and the roro to Bacolod. I continued to Dumaguete where I arrived at around 8 p.m. after another rainy day on the road.
I spent two days in the city. It’s a lively place, especially along the boulevard with its string of cafes. A friend from Zamboanga has a daughter who studies at Silliman University. She was the perfect guide and introduced me to a group of her good friends. We spent a pleasant evening in one of their homes where they served delicious vegetarian supper for me.
I took the 7 a.m. ferry to Dapitan and proceeded to my home in Zamboanga City. It was still raining.
There are many good hotels all over the country. From three- to five-star hotels, whose prices range from P1,200 to P2,700 per night, but all good value for the money in their own right, such as Dakak in Dapitan, Harbor Light Hotel in Cagayan de Oro, Insular Hotel in Davao, Leyte Park Hotel in Tacloban, Mangrove Hotel in Subic, Vigan Plaza Hotel, and Banawe Hotel.
Not in this category is the most expensive room on this nationwide trip in Saud Resort in Pagudpud, where a single traveler is charged P3,550 per night.
As a biker, I love to ride into the unknown, chasing the wind. But it’s another story if you are a tourist who wants to plan and budget a vacation. I was part of the team that carried out the “Tourism Masterplan for the Philippines” and can appreciate that angle, too. There is a need for coordinated and currently updated information on schedules and prices (they seem to change frequently). I suggest that the Department of Tourism supplement its travel maps with a website providing this service.
Editor’s note: The author is an architect and senior biker, and a long time resident of Zamboanga City.
davaoeagle May 17th, 2006, 07:50 AM Congrats again for the banner Dave, i'll give it 5 whistles over 5. sooo cool
tj_brewed May 17th, 2006, 10:50 AM http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/16.jpg
Superb! :rock::rock::rock:
dinabaw May 17th, 2006, 12:08 PM Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw, yeah your greetings arrived and Thank YOU, from my heart..never got such nice greetings in my life befor, ever.... No, greek cheese this morning but maybe a greek sallad for lunch yum yum....wish you were here with me and could have some sallad too!!! see ya later älskling. Jag älskar dig alltid!
Opps not a salad guy but thanx anyway for the offer, what does fetta cheese taste like? ;)
Have a nice wenesday min alskling hope you have a good weatehr in Malmo :hi:
dinabaw May 17th, 2006, 12:18 PM @Dave : ok thanks bai will start printing your banner in my tee! :)
@ Junex: No problemo :okay:
@davaoeagle: kinawat man pud tung bagobo avatar nako!hehehe!
To all Dabawenyo a happy wednesday di ko katan.aw ug FLL!!! :cry:
simply_me May 17th, 2006, 02:04 PM Hello to all!!!
@Don: oo ba, lain baya ko binuangan, tinud-on jud nako..hehe. Just tell more about the details, no problem for food :cheers:
order din sana ko cap and shirt hehe
@Lena: u are always welcome. :) got 2 hyper boys and a sweet little girl
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liam_bleu May 17th, 2006, 03:09 PM ei.. first post here.. though ive been cheking ur site for a long time..
the banner was nice.. although i would have preferred the second pic without those branches.. perhaps zoom a little.. but it was great, nonetheless..
this thread is pretty impressive.. almost one thread every week..
ayo² sa tanan pinoy dira.. hilabi na sa tanan mga dabawenyo na naa diria sa Davao ug sa uban nasud..
davaoeagle May 17th, 2006, 04:59 PM ei.. first post here.. though ive been cheking ur site for a long time..
the banner was nice.. although i would have preferred the second pic without those branches.. perhaps zoom a little.. but it was great, nonetheless..
this thread is pretty impressive.. almost one thread every week..
ayo² sa tanan pinoy dira.. hilabi na sa tanan mga dabawenyo na naa diria sa Davao ug sa uban nasud..
welcome to ssc davao thread liam!
davaoeagle May 17th, 2006, 05:06 PM @Dave : ok thanks bai will start printing your banner in my tee! :)
@ Junex: No problemo :okay:
@davaoeagle: kinawat man pud tung bagobo avatar nako!hehehe!
To all Dabawenyo a happy wednesday di ko katan.aw ug FLL!!! :cry:
Right on Don, pero murag guapo nang SSC DAVAO cap nimo ah, sayang kung naa unta ko diha, palit ko ana.
MtApoStandard May 17th, 2006, 06:25 PM .
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Rajah_Soliman May 17th, 2006, 07:50 PM Aboitiz budgets P7.5B for 2 hydro plants in Davao
Malaya Newspaper 17 May 2006
Aboitiz Equity Ventures is budgeting P7.5 billion to build two hydro power plants in Davao.
Erramon Aboitiz, chief operating officer said the company will shell out P5 billion with the balance to be borrowed.
The power plants will have an aggregate capacity of 72 megawatts and will supply the company’s Davao Light for its incremental needs over the next five years.
"Construction of the first plant will begin in the first quarter of 2007 and be operational by 2009…the second plant will begin construction six to nine moths after the first one has been started," he said.
The firm’s power subsidiaries contributed about 51 percent of the total profit for the first quarter, said Aboitiz, noting that the figure is lower by 10 percent than in the same period in 2005.
"In spite of weak volume growth in all distribution utilities, our power distribution business managed to post an income growth of 10 percent for the period," he said. The figure or P456 million, has a 33 percent decline in the total contribution for the group’s quarter net earnings, mainly due to lower contribution from its hydro group.
AEV is also keen on acquiring future plant auctions by the National Power Corp., mainly hydro power in Luzon. It has signed pact with Norway-based SN Power to bid for the government assets, said Aboitiz.
In 2005, AEV merged all its mini-hydro electric power plants into one single unit now known as Hedcor, Inc. to streamline hydro operations.
Aboitiz said the group will be "improving efficiencies in the sub-transmission and distribution systems as a demand side solution to lower cost…despite high energy prices that have suppressed existing demand."
scandinavian girl May 17th, 2006, 09:27 PM :)
scandinavian girl May 17th, 2006, 09:45 PM Good Morning ALL Davao women and men in this forum!!!!
Dinabaw....min skatt!!!:wave:
:) conditions here.. hot... then wet... rain and clear and rain and clear I love it. So how was your late evening Dinabaw yesterday? I feelt a Baltic Sea rainstorm coming by... a hard one this time. :)
Fetta cheese Dinabaw taste alittle salty, creamy and yum yum I am sure you will like it ALOT. I will bring it for sure.;)
I hope you will have a nice day today and it was nice talking to you, ALWAYS is...and as always så älskar jag dig något enormt mycket!!! :)
Dave your pictures are so, so, so nice, interesting and colorfull. :okay: Gives me a pre sense of Davao. ;)
Gina :wave: 3 kids wow, seems like you have the hands full.:) Must be nice to be a mamma....nice day Gina!!!
:goodbye:
junex May 18th, 2006, 03:52 AM @ Junex:[/B] No problemo :okay:
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Thanks bro...you're so kind as always....
Sana...we can convince the City Government and Private Sector to come about materializing the Centralized Waste Treatment facilities in Davao City which is still none existent until now albeit Davao noted of having large industrial and residential areas but have no facilities for waste treatment.
Although water pollution has not yet reached to a point where the rivers can be considered biologically dead...but sooner if not given attention, will be possibly going through it.
Our dear helpful counselors here in SSC had exerted effort to save our very own Davao Gulf. I hope they will prioritized this because this is very effective i think..though very expensive.. but i think Davao can afford to it. :)
Aside from a sewerage system for Davao City, the city government should come up with an effective solid waste management....
Pics of Davao River: We should keep this beauty...as captivating as ever
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver1.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver2.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver4.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver3.jpg
SiliconGulf May 18th, 2006, 04:09 AM http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/05/18/bus/toral.real.estate.developments.and.it.html
Toral: Real estate developments and IT
By Janette Toral
Digital Filipino
While validating my outsourcing destination matrix report with DigitalFilipino.com club members in Davao, Cebu and Cagayan De Oro, we realized the challenges in front us of that needs to be dealt with at the earliest time.
Davao, despite being an early player in the outsourcing scene, is continuously being left behind by provinces, in terms of locator investment, in different parts of the country. This is because of the lack of buy-in by the real estate sector in their city. Up to this time, there’s no IT (information technology) park or IT zone in Davao City.
From what I was told, an IT park or zone is farfetch for several reasons. First, many people who own properties and buildings in the city have left already and migrated to another country.
They usually just come home to check on their property, pay real estate and building taxes. But they have no intention to sell or develop the land.
As a result, there’s no momentum to follow-through what the IT sector and government have started.
The Davao IT sector used to provide advice to nearby cities like Cagayan de Oro. Those in Cagayan de Oro certainly picked up the advice and have moved forward.
Cagayan De Oro City is the first location in Mindanao to have an IT park where incentives can be applied by its respective locators. Unlike in Davao where the number of IT players is gradually increasing, the IT industry in Cagayan de Oro is very much in its infancy stage where the formation of an IT association will take time. Like Davao, Zamboanga and General Santos City, it has to contend with the predicament of being located in Mindanao.
It takes a lot of convincing for a prospective client to visit the place. Some who do are so paranoid that they always look around, wary that some bad elements will stop by and abduct them.
Although there are properties being developed in these cities for IT parks, there’s no ready-made facility to prod investors to simply make a decision to go and occupy the place. The real estate players in Mindanao have to move fast in developing their areas or they’ll end up missing plenty of opportunities.
As I mentioned last week, Cebu’s main challenge is also the availability of office space, although this is now being addressed by some property developers.
Where space is not available, Iloilo provided a reasonable alternative with a significant number of manpower resource to back-up the location. In fact, it appears now that Iloilo is becoming Cebu’s formidable competitor in attracting locators.
The recent blackout further emphasized the need for a location like Cebu to have its own or alternative source of energy.
Perhaps it is time also for the Cebu community to decide on how much it wants to grow without endangering its environment to waste, traffic and power management.
Meanwhile, locations in Mindanao and new outsourcing destinations have to figure out their vision, what their goals are.
Cebu has already identified Bangalore, India as its benchmark in developing its information and communication technology sector as early as two to three years ago. How about the rest?
Despite these problems, there’s much to be happy about in the development of outsourcing in the Philippines. These problems are now part of the growing pains of the industry and they all present opportunities.
dinabaw May 18th, 2006, 04:10 AM Originally Posted by scandinavian girlDinabaw....min skatt!!!
conditions here.. hot... then wet... rain and clear and rain and clear I love it. So how was your late evening Dinabaw yesterday? I feelt a Baltic Sea rainstorm coming by... a hard one this time.
Fetta cheese Dinabaw taste alittle salty, creamy and yum yum I am sure you will like it ALOT. I will bring it for sure.
I hope you will have a nice day today and it was nice talking to you, ALWAYS is...and as always så älskar jag dig något enormt mycket!!!
Ohhh... so its a sweat wednesday and then a storm coming? :) fattar jag karlek kommer Fetta cheese :wink2:
Wish you a good thursday morning min alskling !!!!
tere May 18th, 2006, 09:07 AM http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/16.jpg
Good afternoon Davao!!!
Indeed, it is a very nice banner! The banner last time was very nice as well. Great job!
:cheer: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :cheer:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver2.jpg
how can we get here?
dinabaw May 18th, 2006, 01:55 PM Emata makes 2
In a matter of 14 hours, Erwin "Pastour" Emata became the second Filipino to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Emata, a native of Davao, summitted Everest at 5:34 a.m. (7:34 a.m. in Manila), according to ABS-CBN News correspondents Abner Mercado and Vince Rodriguez who reported live via videophone from the mountain's Base Camp.
Arturo Valdez, team leader of the First Philippine Mount Everest Expedition, confirmed word that Emata set foot on the peak of 8,848-meter mountain early Thursday morning.
"We we're stunned [and] excited," Valdez told Rodriguez in an interview after Emata's successful climb.
Emata followed Heracleo "Leo" Oracion who reached the summit at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday using the popular South Col route, the same trail climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
Oracion has returned to the mountain's Camp 4 and on his way to Base Camp to meet Valdez and the rest of the team. Valdez told ABS-CBN's Insider that Oracion arrived at Camp 4 at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Aided by good weather, Oracion reached the summit ahead of Romi Garduce, the Filipino adventurer who first set out in April to reach the top of the world on his own.
Valdez said he was worried after Oracion made it to the summit after a 17-hour climb and may not have enough oxygen to make it back. He said Oracion climbed Camps 1 to 4 without using his oxygen supply.
"Oracion is really a very strong climber," he told Insider.
The Philippine expedition is supported by Asia Brewery’s Summit Water, Philippine Airlines, Globe Roaming Services, Coleman, ABS-CBN,
Stratworks, MedCentral, Mozcom, National Sports Grill, Fitness First, PowerUp, the Rudy Project, Kodak and the Philippine Accident Manager’s Insurance.
abs-cbnNEWS.com is a unit of ABS-CBN subsidiary ABS-CBN
Another Dabawenyo make us proud of!!! Go Pastour Emata , go Dabawenyos !!
KulasKusgan May 18th, 2006, 02:37 PM thanks again lena!
don: order kog tshirt ha. large ang size.
Thanks bro...you're so kind as always....
Sana...we can convince the City Government and Private Sector to come about materializing the Centralized Waste Treatment facilities in Davao City which is still none existent until now albeit Davao noted of having large industrial and residential areas but have no facilities for waste treatment.
Although water pollution has not yet reached to a point where the rivers can be considered biologically dead...but sooner if not given attention, will be possibly going through it.
Our dear helpful counselors here in SSC had exerted effort to save our very own Davao Gulf. I hope they will prioritized this because this is very effective i think..though very expensive.. but i think Davao can afford to it. :)
Aside from a sewerage system for Davao City, the city government should come up with an effective solid waste management....
Pics of Davao River: We should keep this beauty...as captivating as ever
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver1.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver2.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver4.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver3.jpg
and transform river banks into a park like davao's sister city nanning in china:
http://p.vtourist.com/1903699-green_and_river-Nanning.jpg
http://www.pratyeka.org/nanning/img_2943_std.jpg
http://beifan.com/062album/nan06p-tprocks.jpg
http://beifan.com/062album/nan07p-tpwed.jpg
http://beifan.com/062album/nan08p-tpwomen.jpg
http://beifan.com/062album/nan01p-tpflowers.jpg
lets go for urban green.
davaoeagle May 18th, 2006, 07:35 PM Emata 2nd Filipino on Mt. Everest
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA and ELIZABETH C. ZAMBARRANO
Davaoeño Erwin "Pastor" Emata, 32, became the second Filipino to conquer the summit of the 8,848-meter (29,035-foot) Mt. Everest after setting his foot on the world’s highest mountain at 7:34 a.m. (5:34 a.m. Nepal time) yesterday.
His compatriot, Heracleo "Leo" Oracion, who is also a member of the First Philippine Mt. Everest Expedition (FPMEE), was the first to hoist the Philippine flag on top of the mountain’s peak at around 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday.
FPMEE members led by former Department of Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Arturo Valdez who were stationed at the base camp of the mountain broke in jubilation after learning that Emata has reached the summit.
In an interview with television station ABS-CBN, Valdez said they were "stunned and excited" after getting the word that Emata had indeed set his foot on the world’s highest peak.
Emata’s relatives in Davao also expressed joy over the feat that the Filipino mountaineer has achieved. It was learned that even the Davao City government led by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is preparing a hero’s welcome for Emata.
Fondly called "Pastor" by his fellow mountaineers, Emata loves the outdoors matched by his boundless, enthusiastic energy to reach greater heights. He served as the Philippine team’s morale booster and resident comic.
He is also one of the best adventure racers in the country, having won numerous races such as the Carera Habagat, Survival Challenge in Guimaras, and Survival of the Fittest in Escalante, Negros.
In August last year, Emata almost lost a finger while on his way to the summit of Mt. Muztagh Ata, a 24,758-foot mountain located in the boundary of China and Pakistan.
Oracion’s triumph in conquering Mt. Everest could be the best mother’s day gift for Asuncion Oracion.
Though a bit late, Asuncion, 62, half-paralyzed, was overjoyed upon hearing of his son's success in setting foot on the "top of the world."
"Tuwang-tuwa ang nanay nya," according to Leo’s father Guillermo who confessed that his son is a mother’s boy.
"Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa kanya dahil sa karangalang ibinigay nya sa amin at sa buong Pilipinas. Hindi rin namin sukat akalain," he added.
Determined is how Loreta, Leo’s older sister, said of his brother.
"Si Leo kung may magustuhan talagang gagawin at ginagawa nya ng tama. Di sya sumusuko," she said.
"Pag nagkita kami uli yayakapin ko sya at icongratulate ng todo-todo. Masayang-masaya kami nung nabalitaan namin. Proud na proud kami," she added.
Leo’s father Guillermo, sister Loreta, and five-year-old daughter are awaiting for his call tonight right after his expected descend to the base camp.
Romeo "Romi" Garduce reached Camp 4 yesterday at 1:55 p.m. Nepal time or 4:10 p.m. Manila time. He said the wind is getting stronger as compared to the last two days. His summit assault starts tonight at 8 p.m. Nepal time or 10 p.m. Manila time.
According to the GMA News and Public Affairs, Garduce’s trek to the summit will continue as scheduled despite having been overtaken by two compatriots.
In an interview with Garduce later in the afternoon yesterday, the GMA7 News and Public Affairs office has released his statement as follows: "Masaya ako para sa tagumpay nina Leo Oracion at Erwin Emata. Hindi ko naman talaga intensyon na makipagkarera. Sinunod ko ang plano at pace ko. Sinadya kong hindi makipagsabayan para dispersed kami at malaki ang tsansa ng mga Pilipino."
A systems analyst in his 30s, Garduce summited Cho Uyo in September 2005.
On Jan. 1, 2005, he became the first Filipino to climb Aconcagua.
He joined an International Team for Everest, and followed Sir Edmund Hillary’s route, the first man to climb Everest.
scandinavian girl May 18th, 2006, 07:37 PM :) Ohhh... so its a sweat wednesday and then a storm coming? :) fattar jag karlek kommer Fetta cheese :wink2:
Wish you a good thursday morning min alskling !!!!
Dinabaw:hi:.now only rain alot, alot of it...hehehe. I apreciate our long talk about art the other evening really interesting Dinabaw and I really look forward to see the art world of Davao. Do you have interesting installation artist in Davao? I like that artform alot, as I like graphic art, watercolor, oil and mixed media, postmodernism and, and, and :) never ends with me and art :)...Yeap, you understood right about Feta cheese min älskling, ;)
Nice Friday, we will talk in the phone tonight, can hardly wait :) min älskling
:hug:
:goodbye:
tj_brewed May 19th, 2006, 01:25 AM http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/05/18/bus/toral.real.estate.developments.and.it.html
Toral: Real estate developments and IT
By Janette Toral
Digital Filipino
While validating my outsourcing destination matrix report with DigitalFilipino.com club members in Davao, Cebu and Cagayan De Oro, we realized the challenges in front us of that needs to be dealt with at the earliest time.
Davao, despite being an early player in the outsourcing scene, is continuously being left behind by provinces, in terms of locator investment, in different parts of the country. This is because of the lack of buy-in by the real estate sector in their city. Up to this time, there’s no IT (information technology) park or IT zone in Davao City.
From what I was told, an IT park or zone is farfetch for several reasons. First, many people who own properties and buildings in the city have left already and migrated to another country.
They usually just come home to check on their property, pay real estate and building taxes. But they have no intention to sell or develop the land.
As a result, there’s no momentum to follow-through what the IT sector and government have started.
The Davao IT sector used to provide advice to nearby cities like Cagayan de Oro. Those in Cagayan de Oro certainly picked up the advice and have moved forward.
Cagayan De Oro City is the first location in Mindanao to have an IT park where incentives can be applied by its respective locators. Unlike in Davao where the number of IT players is gradually increasing, the IT industry in Cagayan de Oro is very much in its infancy stage where the formation of an IT association will take time. Like Davao, Zamboanga and General Santos City, it has to contend with the predicament of being located in Mindanao.
It takes a lot of convincing for a prospective client to visit the place. Some who do are so paranoid that they always look around, wary that some bad elements will stop by and abduct them.
Although there are properties being developed in these cities for IT parks, there’s no ready-made facility to prod investors to simply make a decision to go and occupy the place. The real estate players in Mindanao have to move fast in developing their areas or they’ll end up missing plenty of opportunities.
As I mentioned last week, Cebu’s main challenge is also the availability of office space, although this is now being addressed by some property developers.
Where space is not available, Iloilo provided a reasonable alternative with a significant number of manpower resource to back-up the location. In fact, it appears now that Iloilo is becoming Cebu’s formidable competitor in attracting locators.
The recent blackout further emphasized the need for a location like Cebu to have its own or alternative source of energy.
Perhaps it is time also for the Cebu community to decide on how much it wants to grow without endangering its environment to waste, traffic and power management.
Meanwhile, locations in Mindanao and new outsourcing destinations have to figure out their vision, what their goals are.
Cebu has already identified Bangalore, India as its benchmark in developing its information and communication technology sector as early as two to three years ago. How about the rest?
Despite these problems, there’s much to be happy about in the development of outsourcing in the Philippines. These problems are now part of the growing pains of the industry and they all present opportunities.
This is what I've been trying to raise since i started posting in our Davao forums few months back! I even wrote a letter to Miss Joji Ilagan Bian and also Councilor Peter Laviña. Though Davao is one of the major IT hubs in the country, we really need to address the issue of lacking an IT Park or Zones....This may be a minor factor for us but it is a major ingredient being considered by would-be locators.
Let's say naa nay molocate na bigger companies in Davao...if wala tay zones for BPOs, asa man nato sila pa-opisinahon? We lack these kind of infrastructures...
Maybe a certain sector from the LGU can be created to encourage real estate developers to build IT Zones and parks, then assist them in attracting BPOs as well. I'm confident na mabuhat ni sa atong local real estate players....to think that they are capable of investing billions when it comes to building residential estates in and around Davao....nagbaha na ang mga subdivisions sa kadaghan.....
The local government should fully invest and assist the ICT industry, coz though our metropolis is the champion in the field of agriculture, i still believe that harnessing our ICT capability can do more for Davao! More investments....More jobs.....
Here in Cebu, construction of IT parks and Zones can be observed in most part of the metro. From Asiatown IT Park (Cebu), Taft IT Zone (Mandaue) to Marina IT Building (Mactan). As far as i know, there are more than 12 IT parks and Zones within Cebu as of the moment...and they are still building...they are taking the risk....and the investors answered with billions of investments and a number of locators plus thousands of employed residents resulting to a higher purchasing power and dynamic economic activities....
I believe that Davao can replicate this success!
tj_brewed May 19th, 2006, 01:59 AM This is it!
Marine Park, a brilliant idea
May 19, 2006
Danny C. Dayanghirang
Just recently the idea of converting some parts of the Davao Gulf into a marine park struck as indeed a brilliant idea. Not only is it a socially acceptable proposal, it can also transform the vast gulf into a tourist destination, thereby adding a new choice to people who have compellingly included the city as one of its must-see places. It is, as pundits say, an added value.
Of course, as it is now, the list of local tourism paradise is becoming more impressive. On top of the heap are popular destinations like the Loleng’s Mountain Resort of the Torres family, the Crocodile Farm of the Dizons, the Eden Mountain Resort, and the four golf courses.
Recently, when I passed through Penang, Malaysia, down to Phuket Island in Thailand on the way from Singapore, I noticed that tourism in these areas is the source of their economy; in fact, it is the only major economic source of these local economies. The success of tourism there, I must add, can be attributed to the orderly manner that they have set in motion their plans, like making it easy for tourists to choose which destination to go, depending on their personal preferences and with no damage to the environment.
The effect to the tourism industry abroad has indeed compounded the benefits accruing to the national economy. When you arrive in your destination, the telltale signs of economic returns are visible in the travel tax, transport tickets, and commodities you pay. Each time you check-in in a hotel, ride a taxicab, or hire a porter, the benefits that go to the local economy immediately takes its cycle.
Pursuing the marine park proposal is a very good idea with surely positive impact on the local economy. Among the predictable results when this idea is finally realized would be employment, coming in of investments (in form of gulf cruise, diving, fun angling, etc.), development of coastline hubs, and even the introduction of lucrative non-traditional sports (boat-sailing, jet ski , cross-gulf swimming, etc.). All these activities end up only in one common phrase: benefit for the public coffers!
Personally, I have no qualms in saying that this marine park, if pursued to the end, will play an important role in our local tourism industry. This will be an attractive addition to the good beaches we have around that include the poster-famous Paradise Island of the Rodriguezes and the Chimas of Palma Gil, Pearl Farm of the Floriendos to name a few.
But we must not forget also that in our desire to improve tourism in whatever positive efforts we have in mind, we should not forget the fact that peace and order, cleanliness, and environmental awareness remain the three valuable items that we have to keep close to our heart when we want our city be desirable as ever.
I am just hoping that the marine park intention will be realized soon. Knowing the tourism potential the Davao Gulf has, being there at the heart of the gulf amusingly enjoying the company of dolphins while on a boat-ride is simply exhilarating. To all of you and Mayor Rody congratulations and count me in of my support.
tj_brewed May 19th, 2006, 02:30 AM Updated Davao City's LGU Website!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/newforum/newdavaosite3.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/newforum/newdavaosite4.jpg
www.davaocity.gov.ph
junex May 19th, 2006, 02:35 AM http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/16.jpg
Good afternoon Davao!!!
Indeed, it is a very nice banner! The banner last time was very nice as well. Great job!
:cheer: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :cheer:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f19/Onibag1072001/davaoriver2.jpg
how can we get here?
Hi tere....that hanging bridge is located at Sitio Dominga, Dacudao Calinan Davao City...just ride a bus/jeepney/FX taxi heading for Calinan and look for pedicab terminal for Dacudao.....you can even rent a Skylab(habalhabal) if you want...I think that place is also developed as starting point for water rafting going to Davao City Riverfront.
tj_brewed May 19th, 2006, 02:38 AM Davao Pix (Random)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/newforum/tips.jpg
shot taken from Marco Polo. The Ateneo De Davao University (downtown campus)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/newforum/bigmall.jpg
NCCC MALL of Davao - construction stage (2003)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/newforum/internationalcommunity.jpg
Konsehal May 19th, 2006, 02:53 AM This is what I've been trying to raise since i started posting in our Davao forums few months back! I even wrote a letter to Miss Joji Ilagan Bian and also Councilor Peter Laviña. Though Davao is one of the major IT hubs in the country, we really need to address the issue of lacking an IT Park or Zones....This may be a minor factor for us but it is a major ingredient being considered by would-be locators.
Let's say naa nay molocate na bigger companies in Davao...if wala tay zones for BPOs, asa man nato sila pa-opisinahon? We lack these kind of infrastructures...
Maybe a certain sector from the LGU can be created to encourage real estate developers to build IT Zones and parks, then assist them in attracting BPOs as well. I'm confident na mabuhat ni sa atong local real estate players....to think that they are capable of investing billions when it comes to building residential estates in and around Davao....nagbaha na ang mga subdivisions sa kadaghan.....
The local government should fully invest and assist the ICT industry, coz though our metropolis is the champion in the field of agriculture, i still believe that harnessing our ICT capability can do more for Davao! More investments....More jobs.....
Here in Cebu, construction of IT parks and Zones can be observed in most part of the metro. From Asiatown IT Park (Cebu), Taft IT Zone (Mandaue) to Marina IT Building (Mactan). As far as i know, there are more than 12 IT parks and Zones within Cebu as of the moment...and they are still building...they are taking the risk....and the investors answered with billions of investments and a number of locators plus thousands of employed residents resulting to a higher purchasing power and dynamic economic activities....
I believe that Davao can replicate this success!
Hello to all!
right tj.
since you alerted me re ICT Park, I have taken it as one of my advocacies. I have been emailing jayce banico (http://jaysonbanico.org) about the j. toral observation.
Last nite I sat again with Angie Angliongto re his plan for an ICT Park. If plans go, I will meet NCCC group this noon or late afternoon on the same subject.
Yesterday, I met officials of the Phil-Australian HR Dev Facility and we talked about it also.
I think one reason Davao lagged in the ICT park sector is the lack of "champions" who seriously push for it.
We have a socalled Davao City ICT Council but Im really at a loss who they are and what they are doing. Frankly, we should change them for this booboo.
So, tj better we do it ourselves.
Anyone interested in pushing for an ICT Park in Davao pls email me so we can group together - peterlavina@gmail.com :grouphug:
My horoscope today - The universe wants to give you a hand no matter how crazy your dream is. In fact, the crazier the dream, the better. It's time for big, bold and innovative thinking. Don't be afraid to reach for the stars. :)
junex May 19th, 2006, 03:13 AM This is it!
Marine Park, a brilliant idea
May 19, 2006
Danny C. Dayanghirang
Just recently the idea of converting some parts of the Davao Gulf into a marine park struck as indeed a brilliant idea.
Is the Marine Park already in the planning stage or just only a brilliant idea? Otherwise, would it be a wing for the Marina Complex?
sugbuanon May 19th, 2006, 03:30 AM http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/newforum/bigmall.jpg
NCCC MALL of Davao - construction stage (2003)
abi nako gicomputer tinuod man diay ni.. hehe
Ic3 May 19th, 2006, 04:32 AM I think one reason Davao lagged in the ICT park sector is the lack of "champions" who seriously push for it.
We have a socalled Davao City ICT Council but Im really at a loss who they are and what they are doing. Frankly, we should change them for this booboo.
So, tj better we do it ourselves.
Anyone interested in pushing for an ICT Park in Davao pls email me so we can group together - peterlavina@gmail.com :grouphug:
Good morning Konsehal, TJ and the rest,
Perhaps we could also tap the help of a more organized ICT council like Cebu's CEDFIT. I talked with one of our managers who is representing our company in the council and he said one of the problems with Davao is the lack of linkages between organizations, like ASID and the Council of Dean's for example, who represent both the IT and the academe sectors respectively. The president of ASID has also expressed pessimism on initial discussions with the CEDFIT president. I just don't understand why in an organization representing the interests of Davao's IT, they don't seem to get the bigger picture.
I'm with you on this campaign Konsehal. Count me in :)
MtApoStandard May 19th, 2006, 04:44 AM Emata 2nd Filipino on Mt. Everest
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA and ELIZABETH C. ZAMBARRANO
Davaoeño Erwin "Pastor" Emata, 32, became the second Filipino to conquer the summit of the 8,848-meter (29,035-foot) Mt. Everest after setting his foot on the world’s highest mountain at 7:34 a.m. (5:34 a.m. Nepal time) yesterday.
His compatriot, Heracleo "Leo" Oracion, who is also a member of the First Philippine Mt. Everest Expedition (FPMEE), was the first to hoist the Philippine flag on top of the mountain’s peak at around 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday.
FPMEE members led by former Department of Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Arturo Valdez who were stationed at the base camp of the mountain broke in jubilation after learning that Emata has reached the summit.
In an interview with television station ABS-CBN, Valdez said they were "stunned and excited" after getting the word that Emata had indeed set his foot on the world’s highest peak.
Emata’s relatives in Davao also expressed joy over the feat that the Filipino mountaineer has achieved. It was learned that even the Davao City government led by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is preparing a hero’s welcome for Emata.
Fondly called "Pastor" by his fellow mountaineers, Emata loves the outdoors matched by his boundless, enthusiastic energy to reach greater heights. He served as the Philippine team’s morale booster and resident comic.
He is also one of the best adventure racers in the country, having won numerous races such as the Carera Habagat, Survival Challenge in Guimaras, and Survival of the Fittest in Escalante, Negros.
In August last year, Emata almost lost a finger while on his way to the summit of Mt. Muztagh Ata, a 24,758-foot mountain located in the boundary of China and Pakistan.
Oracion’s triumph in conquering Mt. Everest could be the best mother’s day gift for Asuncion Oracion.
Though a bit late, Asuncion, 62, half-paralyzed, was overjoyed upon hearing of his son's success in setting foot on the "top of the world."
"Tuwang-tuwa ang nanay nya," according to Leo’s father Guillermo who confessed that his son is a mother’s boy.
"Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa kanya dahil sa karangalang ibinigay nya sa amin at sa buong Pilipinas. Hindi rin namin sukat akalain," he added.
Determined is how Loreta, Leo’s older sister, said of his brother.
"Si Leo kung may magustuhan talagang gagawin at ginagawa nya ng tama. Di sya sumusuko," she said.
"Pag nagkita kami uli yayakapin ko sya at icongratulate ng todo-todo. Masayang-masaya kami nung nabalitaan namin. Proud na proud kami," she added.
Leo’s father Guillermo, sister Loreta, and five-year-old daughter are awaiting for his call tonight right after his expected descend to the base camp.
Romeo "Romi" Garduce reached Camp 4 yesterday at 1:55 p.m. Nepal time or 4:10 p.m. Manila time. He said the wind is getting stronger as compared to the last two days. His summit assault starts tonight at 8 p.m. Nepal time or 10 p.m. Manila time.
According to the GMA News and Public Affairs, Garduce’s trek to the summit will continue as scheduled despite having been overtaken by two compatriots.
In an interview with Garduce later in the afternoon yesterday, the GMA7 News and Public Affairs office has released his statement as follows: "Masaya ako para sa tagumpay nina Leo Oracion at Erwin Emata. Hindi ko naman talaga intensyon na makipagkarera. Sinunod ko ang plano at pace ko. Sinadya kong hindi makipagsabayan para dispersed kami at malaki ang tsansa ng mga Pilipino."
A systems analyst in his 30s, Garduce summited Cho Uyo in September 2005.
On Jan. 1, 2005, he became the first Filipino to climb Aconcagua.
He joined an International Team for Everest, and followed Sir Edmund Hillary’s route, the first man to climb Everest.
Congratulations to Cebu and Davao Mountaineers of the Philippines expedition. It's a great pride and joy that Philippines now is part of Mount Everest history!
Congratulations Philippines!
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sugbuanon May 19th, 2006, 04:56 AM edit.. sorry na post na diay sa last page.. :bash:
davaoeagle May 19th, 2006, 06:59 AM Please pardon the double posting (posted earlier by Rajah Solaiman), i just wanna give this more ballyhoe.
Aboitiz budgets P7.5B for 2 hydro plants in Davao
Malaya Newspaper 17 May 2006
Aboitiz Equity Ventures is budgeting P7.5 billion to build two hydro power plants in Davao.
Erramon Aboitiz, chief operating officer said the company will shell out P5 billion with the balance to be borrowed.
The power plants will have an aggregate capacity of 72 megawatts and will supply the company’s Davao Light for its incremental needs over the next five years.
"Construction of the first plant will begin in the first quarter of 2007 and be operational by 2009…the second plant will begin construction six to nine moths after the first one has been started," he said.
The firm’s power subsidiaries contributed about 51 percent of the total profit for the first quarter, said Aboitiz, noting that the figure is lower by 10 percent than in the same period in 2005.
"In spite of weak volume growth in all distribution utilities, our power distribution business managed to post an income growth of 10 percent for the period," he said. The figure or P456 million, has a 33 percent decline in the total contribution for the group’s quarter net earnings, mainly due to lower contribution from its hydro group.
AEV is also keen on acquiring future plant auctions by the National Power Corp., mainly hydro power in Luzon. It has signed pact with Norway-based SN Power to bid for the government assets, said Aboitiz.
In 2005, AEV merged all its mini-hydro electric power plants into one single unit now known as Hedcor, Inc. to streamline hydro operations.
Aboitiz said the group will be "improving efficiencies in the sub-transmission and distribution systems as a demand side solution to lower cost…despite high energy prices that have suppressed existing demand."
bustero May 19th, 2006, 09:49 AM Anybody have any idea on how long the strait between Davao and Samal is? How long a bridge would be needed here? Bagsak siya sa May Caliclick and where in Davao is it supposed to be? Studies or links anyone?
tj_brewed May 19th, 2006, 11:38 AM Hello to all!
right tj.
since you alerted me re ICT Park, I have taken it as one of my advocacies. I have been emailing jayce banico (http://jaysonbanico.org) about the j. toral observation.
Last nite I sat again with Angie Angliongto re his plan for an ICT Park. If plans go, I will meet NCCC group this noon or late afternoon on the same subject.
Yesterday, I met officials of the Phil-Australian HR Dev Facility and we talked about it also.
I think one reason Davao lagged in the ICT park sector is the lack of "champions" who seriously push for it.
We have a socalled Davao City ICT Council but Im really at a loss who they are and what they are doing. Frankly, we should change them for this booboo.
So, tj better we do it ourselves.
Anyone interested in pushing for an ICT Park in Davao pls email me so we can group together - peterlavina@gmail.com :grouphug:
My horoscope today - The universe wants to give you a hand no matter how crazy your dream is. In fact, the crazier the dream, the better. It's time for big, bold and innovative thinking. Don't be afraid to reach for the stars. :)
Thanks for those updates konsehal! Count me in! i've sent you an email regarding it as well.....Lemme help in any ways that i can.....
I agree...let's dream big! let's think big! Every achievers are great dreamers...Every great cities start small but with huge dreams!
tj_brewed May 19th, 2006, 12:18 PM Davao City - Random Pix
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Ateneo De Davao University (Downtown Campus) CM Recto Side
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Kadayawan Festival
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Inside Davao International Airport - Visitors from Nanning China
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Pryce Tower
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Samal Island, Davao
Konsehal May 19th, 2006, 03:03 PM Thanks for those updates konsehal! Count me in! i've sent you an email regarding it as well.....Lemme help in any ways that i can.....
I agree...let's dream big! let's think big! Every achievers are great dreamers...Every great cities start small but with huge dreams!
Hello! :)
Natuloy ang dinner namin with NCCC group led by Ivan Lim and Angie Angliongto.
Bert Barriga of NCCC suggested we have an egroup to exchange notes,
email - DavaoICT@googlegroups.com
scandinavian girl May 19th, 2006, 05:39 PM Hi mtApo how is Australia this evening??? Here there are heavy rains and cool air, but i like it alot...nice, nice.:)
Nice evening to you MtApo....:)
scandinavian girl May 19th, 2006, 06:00 PM Congratulations Davao to your Mt Evererest climbing man ...impressive!!!
Hi sugbuanon, how is Cebu after the thypoon? Heared scary reports over here on the news????
To ALL a very nice evening!!!!
scandinavian girl May 19th, 2006, 06:04 PM Dinabaw :), jag önskar dig en riktigt god morgon och att du får en fin fin lördag. Vi hörs senare idag . Tills dess ha det så bra min älskling!
Många många kramar till dig!!:)
SiliconGulf May 19th, 2006, 08:45 PM Good morning Konsehal, TJ and the rest,
Perhaps we could also tap the help of a more organized ICT council like Cebu's CEDFIT. I talked with one of our managers who is representing our company in the council and he said one of the problems with Davao is the lack of linkages between organizations, like ASID and the Council of Dean's for example, who represent both the IT and the academe sectors respectively. The president of ASID has also expressed pessimism on initial discussions with the CEDFIT president. I just don't understand why in an organization representing the interests of Davao's IT, they don't seem to get the bigger picture.
I'm with you on this campaign Konsehal. Count me in :)
Hi. I've spoken with ASID's Rodney Jao, CEDFIT's Boni Belen and Council of Deans' Edwin Maranon on separate occassions, with the interest of uniting various groups and factions.
CEDFIT was still at its infancy at that time and a lot of ideas were still untested. It wasn't so much as pessimism as a case of Davao wanting to do things on their own first. That decision wasn't ASID's but rather the other members of the ICT council. To ASID's credit, they were the ones who invited CEDFIT to come to Davao in the first place.
CEDFIT is stronger now, and more advanced organizationally, and have volunteered help to Davao's ICT Council in the visioning exercise (I've taken CEDFIT's proposal and submitted it to the Chamber), and I'm asking the Chamber of Commerce, who's spearheading the ICT Council revival process, to invite Rodney and Edwin to be a part of it. ASID separated itself from the ICT Council in the past due to another squabble, but I hope that this can be rectified this year for a unified ICT Council.
The ICT Council should be composed of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce ICT Committee, ASID (Assoc. of Solution Integrators of Davao), ACBM (Association of Computer Businesses in Mindanao), ICAD (Internet Cafe Association of Davao), PSITE Region XI (Phil. Society of IT Educators), the technical school association of Davao whose name escapes me now, the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, DTI Region XI, DOST Region XI, CHED Region XI, DECS Region XI and the Davao City Council. It will be a team of peers, and not a hierarchical one. It will begin with creating a shared vision to get everyone's buy in. Every view and opinion will be equally heard and represented.
Just like at the National level, the more infighting, the less competitive we get compared to our neighbors.
dinabaw May 20th, 2006, 04:29 AM Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw , jag önskar dig en riktigt god morgon och att du får en fin fin lördag. Vi hörs senare idag . Tills dess ha det så bra min älskling!
Många många kramar till dig!!
Hahaha! ma'am did i already passed my Swedish 101? I think you wrote Advance Swedish for me to translate! :lol:
Anyway have a fun saturday!!!is still wet in south of Sweden? ;)
found some photos of your hometown ! WOW dropped my jaw for its cleanliness and beauty looking to have a "Malmo beauty" in Davao soon!!:wink2:
Can you describe this photos of Malmo, Lena?
Ohhh ..Love to see like this in Davao in the future!
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/89/48za.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2275/66sf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Is this what you called Midnight Sun?
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Nice church not too crowded.... :)
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Of course Malmos famous landmark The Turning Torso!
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Saw a Malmo Banner too!
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Jag Alskar dig och ende man min alskling !!!
scandinavian girl May 20th, 2006, 07:15 AM [QUOTE=dinabaw]Hahaha! ma'am did i already passed my Swedish 101? I think you wrote Advance Swedish for me to translate! :lol:
Anyway have a fun saturday!!!is still wet in south of Sweden? ;)
found some photos of your hometown ! WOW dropped my jaw for its cleanliness and beauty looking to have a "Malmo beauty" in Davao soon!!:wink2:
Can you describe this photos of Malmo, Lena?
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Ohhh ..Love to see like this in Davao in the future!Jag Alskar dig och ende man min alskling !!!
Good Morning Dinabaw The pictures are a mix of Copenhagen and Malmö we are so close so the difference is none. There is only a bridge between us. It is so nice you like my homecity Malmö Dinabaw. The weather here, alittle sunny, but wetness is to be expected later today:)
Dinabaw have a good day and as usual we talk later today. Jag älskar dig!!
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National Bird of the Philippines
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MtApoStandard May 20th, 2006, 10:57 AM Hi mtApo how is Australia this evening??? Here there are heavy rains and cool air, but i like it alot...nice, nice.:)
Nice evening to you MtApo....:)
hello lena good day! so you're enjoying your weather. does it mean you enjoy staying indoors too? bet you'll be missing midnite sun if heavy rains continue to give you cool air:D we have sun today but with patches of dark clouds. but sunny most of the day. nice too. our high was 15*C but expected to go down 5* later. it's saturday night, so there are lots of activities going around town. have a nice day to you!
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davaoeagle May 20th, 2006, 06:34 PM Thanks for those updates konsehal! Count me in! i've sent you an email regarding it as well.....Lemme help in any ways that i can.....
I agree...let's dream big! let's think big! Every achievers are great dreamers...Every great cities start small but with huge dreams!
Right on tj, every endeavour has to start somewhere and every motion should be a step to such direction.
Davao's human resource is awash with untapped talents-reason why some chose to harness potentials outside the country. Somehow a leader has to step up to the plate and break paths.
simply_me May 21st, 2006, 06:48 AM hello again everyone..
so much good news for davao..
@ Don: naa pa cap and shirt? medium size ang shirt (hehe)
@ Lena: it's such a wonderful experience to become a mom.. esp w/ these 3..
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Eden Nature Park.. peaceful and relaxing place to spend the warm summer.. :)
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simply_me May 21st, 2006, 06:56 AM water escapades in davao...
refreshing waters of Vales Beach (better come there very early morning..that's what we often do)
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crowded but fun pool of Mergrande..
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enjoy the white sand of Samal
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while playing volleyball..
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or maybe eating some of these..
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KulasKusgan May 21st, 2006, 07:59 AM when searching for davao images on google, starring among silingan:
http://damien.photos.online.fr/phili/phili_davao_dhan_fit.jpg
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:06 AM when searching for davao images on google, starring among silingan:
http://damien.photos.online.fr/phili/phili_davao_dhan_fit.jpg
Nice view indeed!
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:32 AM Innova Roadtrek: Taking a wild turn
by CHRIS DATOL
"After all the challenges, the Road Trekkers were treated to a whole day of rest at Pearl Farm Resort in Samal Island, Davao, where the awarding rites were held in the evening. "
Taking a "wild" turn for the Innova takes a little less effort than motoring journalists going "sporty" for a change. Both faced a challenge last week for the 2nd Innova Road Trek: the wild rapids of Cagayan de Oro River and the varying road conditions in Mindanao – and both conquered their respective feats for the "Wild on Wheels Adventure Ride" from Cagayan de Oro to Davao.
Each was properly equipped for the physically-demanding adventure race: the 40 motoring journalists donned rafting safety gear while 10 Innovas were mounted with inflatable rubber rafts – a look that certainly changed the image of this classy family car.
The Innova made a significant statement through the "Wild on Wheels" ride: It can offer not just leisurely weekend rides but provide a mobile lifestyle for various recreations. The "Road Trekkers" were likewise required to be as "multi-purpose" and tough as the Innova – versatile enough to become adventurers even for just four days!
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. president Hiroshi Ito called the event a huge success, referring to the challenges and adversities which the 40 motoring media members survived. "The participants showed resilience and the ability to adapt – characteristics which they share with the Innova, which is why it’s the best selling vehicle in the market today," said Mr. Ito.
The 2nd Innova Roadtrek followed last year’s debut held in Panay Island. This year, the media team from Cagayan de Oro emerged as champions after scoring the highest number of points, besting nine other teams composed of media men and women from Metro Manila and Davao.
Clyde del Mar, Melicio Cordova and Alden Bacal of ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro, along with Joey Nacalaban of Sun Star CDO topped the field in key categories of the adventure.
Defending champion Auto Review bagged the runner-up position while the team composed of C! Magazine/ Tech & Tuner/ Auto Extreme participants won third place.
Philippine Daily Inquirer’s media team landed on 4th place, Philippine Star was 5th place, while Team Manila Bulletin settled for sixth. Other participating teams were Top Gear/FHM, Davao media team, Business Mirror/ Rev Magazine, and Manila Times.
Team Manila Bulletin was composed of Drive editor Pinky Colmenares, assistant editor Anjo Perez, columnist Aris Ilagan and this writer.
The media participants were given a hint of the "wild ride" they were to face as they were fetched at the Cagayan de Oro airport by 10 Innovas, each mounted with a rubber raft on its roof. The convoy proceeded to the Toyota showroom in Cagayan de Oro where they were welcomed by dealership president Ms. Betty Lu.
Immediately after breakfast, the participants drove 30 minutes outside the city for the highlight of the Innova Roadtrek: To "conquer" the White Water Rafting Adventure along the Cagayan de Oro River – a popular year-round course with 14 wild rapids.
All participants donned rafting safety gear and boarded rubber rafts at the jump-off point in Bgy. Mambuaya, including Toyota officials Daniel Isla (1st VP for marketing), Raymond Rodriguez (VP for Customer Service), Jose Ma. Atienza (VP for Vehicles Sales), and Ariel de Jesus (marketing services manager).
The Road Trekkers were to complete the three-hour white water river course from that area to Bgy. Kabula, covering 12.32 kms and featuring 14 rapids ranging from class II to III.
Other challenges included ziplining and rappelling at Mapawa Nature Park, swimming to collect floating balls, counting Toyota Innova banners along the route, and bonus points for early birds.
Along the route, the participants also enjoyed scenic views shifting from the well-paved roads of Cagayan de Oro, the agricultural fields of Bukidnon, and the mountain paths leading to Davao City. Throughout the ride, the Road Trekkers also appreciated the comfort provided by the Innova, including strong airconditioning through the stifling afternoon heat, the plush seats that lulled some to sleep, and the smooth and stable ride courtesy of the 4-link, coil-spring, rear suspension.
The Innova’s stylish exterior features also drew Davaoeños out of their homes during an afternoon parade around the city. The convoy of the 10 Innova’s was blatantly "announced" by siren-blaring police cars and a Hi-Lux pickup containing young Toyota employees who waved to the crowd like celebrities.
After all the challenges, the Road Trekkers were treated to a whole day of rest at Pearl Farm Resort in Samal Island, Davao, where the awarding rites were held in the evening.
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:40 AM Davao Del Norte aquaculture project launched
posted @ 10:45 am by Gladys in [ News ]
by RG Alama
Davao City (19 May) — An aquaculture project aimed at developing about 740 hectares of waterlogged wastelands in Carmen Municipality was inaugurated last May 17, by Local Government and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officials.
The P1.6 million Department of Agriculture and BFAR Integrated Aquaculture Development Project aims to establish a system of fishponds and fishcages that would develop the thriving Hito and Tilapia industry in the flooded barangays of Carmen.
The project which is undertaken by the Maligaya Fishfarmers Cooperative (Mafimco) hopes to develop by 2010 at least 740 hectares of unproductive swamps into productive aquaculture areas where they could hope to harvest about 11,000 metric tons of aquatic produce which would generate about P740 million in earnings.
BFAR National Director Atty. Malcolm Sarmiento said the project would help improve the lives of fishfarmers in Carmen and urged stakeholders to help sustain the project.
Sarmiento along with BFAR Region XI director George Campeon graced the inauguration held in Purok 19 in Barangay Ising in Carmen. Davao del Norte Governor Gelacio Gementiza, Carmen Municipal Mayor Jesus Gaviola and Presidential Adviser on New Government Centers and former Governor Rodolfo del Rosario also graced the affair.
Governor Gementiza said that he was delighted with the project and pledged to repair the roads leading to the fishponds and also in joint venture with Mayor Jesus Gaviola to provide streetlighting to these roads.
“I have instructed the provincial engineer to repair these roads and also I would put in about P500, 000 from the supplemental budget as the Provincial Government’s share for its streetlighting.” Governor Gementiza said.
According to Sec. del Rosario the aquaculture project is part of President Gloria Macapagal’s job generation program with various developments in the countryside aimed at providing livelihood opportunities in the agriculture and fishery sectors. (PIA)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:41 AM Friday, May 19th 2006
Davao museums showcased in Toka Museo and Rota Museo
posted @ 9:04 am by Sarah in [ News ]
Davao City (19 May) — Davao’s museums grab the spotlight yesterday as the world celebrates the International Museums Day. Spearheaded by the NCCA (National Commission on Culture and Arts) yesterday’s (May 18) activity featured Toka Museo and Rota Museo.
Toka Museo-a lecture session held at the Holy Cross audio visual room from 9:00-12:00 yesterday featured painter-teacher Victor Secuya. He talked about Marketing Museums to the Youth. Meanwhile, former city councilor and GABRIELA chair Luz Ilagan will talked how museums may be invigorated through storytelling. Ilagan is also a retired college professor from Ateneo de Davao University.
Rota Museo — is basically a tour to three local museums in the morning and a poster-making in the afternoon. It expects youth delegates from three local social welfare institutions. The tour took them to Edades Museum at Ladislawa village at Buhangin, Davao Museum at Insular Village, Davao Central High School mini-museum at Sta. Ana Avenue and the Holy Cross Davao College Museum. Organizers held an educational time even during the trip as games and activities have been planned inside the buses.
In the afternoon, the participants were given a brief input about poster-making. Then, were asked to make a creative poster individually with a sub-theme, Museum & I, reflecting their insights arising from the museum tour.
Through the activity, the Association of Museums in Region XI (ARMREG XI), and the National Committee on Museums (NCOM), and the Mindanao Association of Museums, Inc. (MAM) hopes to promote the diverse local cultural heritage to the youth through the presence of museums. It also hopes that such celebration will promote the the social responsibility of museums as reservoir of educational opportunities for the youth. (AMREG-XI/PIA)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:44 AM WinC XI holds 3rd Regional Summit of Women in Cooperatives posted @ 8:55 am by Sarah in [ News ]
by Ma. Theresa D. Agum
Davao City (18 May) — The Women in Cooperatives Region XI (WinC XI), under the able leadership of Norma Pereyras, together with the Cooperative Development Authority-Davao Extension Office (CDA-DEO) headed by regional director Rosalinda Villaseca hold the 3rd Regional Summit of Women in Cooperatives last May 11-12, 2006 at Camp Alano, Toril Davao City.
It was attended by 120 women cooperative leaders and supporters in Region XI. The topics discussed are very timely and informative that made the summit a fruitful and noteworthy one. Topics deliberated with the speakers are the following: “Multiple Role of Women: A Contribution to Cooperative Development” by Norma Pereyras; “Risk Management” by Nelia Tumarao; “Transformative Leadership” by Carmelina Francia; “Women in Coops: Prospecting Charter Change” by TACDRUP; “Laws on Violence Against Women” by Atty. Rosalina Montejo and “Women in Politics” by Mabel Sunga-Acosta.
The occasion was also graced by CDA chairperson Lecira Juarez and CDA administrator Soc Anthony del Rosario, who gave their inspirational messages to the delegates.
The activity became more dynamic because there was a Search for Ms. WinC XI and Videoke Queen, Best in Shawl Presentation, Parlor Games and Ballroom Dancing. Fun and surprises overflow which add to the amusement of the participants.
The last agenda of the activity was purely business meeting and election of officers. Another set of officers were elected for 2006, which pledge to pursue and expand the vision of further empowering the women in our cooperative society. (CDA-Dvo/PIA)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:46 AM Wednesday, May 17th 2006
Applications for CESO exam accepted until May 26
posted @ 2:06 pm by Gladys in [ News ]
Davao City (17 May) — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will administer on June 25, 2006 the written examination phase of the Executive Officer Eligibility. Filing of exam application is still going on until May 26.
Administered in collaboration with the Career Executive Service Board, the Career Executive Officer Eligibility (CEOE) involves a four-stage examination system composed of written test; assessment; interview, which shall be optional; and validation. Passing each phase is required to advance to the next stage.
The CEOE, which shall be conferred on applicants who will pass all the stages of the examination, is appropriate for appointment to the third level positions in government. Third level positions include undersecretary, assistant secretary, bureau and assistant bureau director, regional and assistant regional director, chief of department services and other officers of equivalent rank.
The CEOE Written exam is open to government officials and employees both from the career and non career services of the government who are ate bachelor’s degree holders as follows:
1. those with at least Salary Grade 18;
2. those occupying third level and comparable positions;
3. those from the uniformed service of the public safety sector with the rank of at least Senior inspector or its equivalent, and from other uniformed services of comparable rank; and
4. Those occupying the rank of Captain or higher in the AFP.
Those from the private sector qualified to take the CEOE written exam include; proprietors who are managing or supervising at least five staff for a minimum period of two years; and incumbents of managerial positions exercising supervisory functions over at lease five staff for at least two years. Employees with pending administrative cases may also take the examination without prejudice to cancellation of the eligibility if later found guilty.
Properly accomplished application form (CS Form 100-A, Revised 2006) together with four copies of latest and identical passport sized I.D. pictures with full name tag, and photocopy of one valid ID (original to be presented) must be filed with any CSC Regional or Field Office. The CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City does not process CEOE exam applications. Exam fee is P700.00.
Scanned, computer-generated/enhanced, photocopied and cutout pictures, and pictures without nametags are strictly not accepted.
A 200-item test, the CEOE Written examination intends to measure the applicant’s aptitude and competence and to predict job performance. It covers the competency areas of verbal ability, analytical ability, and managerial ability. (CSC XI/PIA)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:49 AM NFA to intensify grain procurement in areas where price is below P10
posted @ 12:47 pm by Gladys in [ News ]
Davao City (19 May) — The government has allocated a total of P89.5 million cereal procurement budget for palay buying and will intensify grain procurement in areas where the buying price is below the set price of P10 per kg for palay.
National Food Authority administrator Gregorio Tan in a press statement said that while the high buying price nationwide limits their involvement in the market, the NFA support price remains the benchmark of the traders.
The NFA also established 332 busying stations in production areas across the country to assist farmers selling their produce to the agency.
He however said that the prevailing high farm gate for palay now averaging P11.42 per kg nationwide gives local farmers a better income from their produce.
As of April the Northern Mindanao registered the highest average farm gate price at P12.23 per kg and the lowest buying price was recorded in Caraga region at P10.50 which approximates the NFA’s support price and additional incentives of P0.50 per kg.
Tan however said that with the high buying price offered by traders, the NFA for the last four months only bought 98,504 bags of palay or 15 percent of the 659,250 bags targeted for the period.
The food grains agency has targeted to buy some 3.35 million bags of palay in 2006 with the bulk coming during the main cropping season from September to December this year.
It also has distributed a total of 6.3 million bags of rice from January to April surpassing the targeted volume of 5.1 million bags.
The high distribution rate was due to the high demand for lower price good quality rice and the growing preferences for NFA rice that is comparable to other higher priced commercial rice. (PIA/pdbanzon)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:53 AM “Bonsai” town prepares for festival
posted @ 3:23 pm by Gladys in [ News ]
By Mai Gevera & Neela Duallo
Davao City (10 May) — Excitement escalates as the municipality of San Isidro prepares for it’s 1st Bonsai Festival.
The municipality is now preparing for it’s 1st Bonsai Festival on June 17-18, 2006, in time for it’s 40th Founding Anniversary.
The theme of the event just speaks of what San Isidro has been advocating all these years, “Mahalin ang Kalikasan Para sa Kinabukasan”.
The focus of the protection and preservation measures of San Isidro is it’s Pygmy forest where the century old bonsai plants mightily dwells.
“It will be a week long celebration, and we are still in the process of discussing and finalizing the details of the twin-celebration”, said Mr. Anton Edquilla, the Municipal Tourism Officer of San Isidro.
Celebration starts on the 9th of June, and culminates on the 17th and 18th.
The Festival will be a competition, a showcase of the best bonsai plants from the municipality.
“Every department of the local government will try to outdo each other’s bonsai plant, and so with the 16 barangays, and the different schools of San Isidro.
The Bonsai Festival was conceptualized as early as last year.
However, because of the time entailed in the preparation of such big event, it was thoroughly planned, and finally materialized this year.
The Bonsai Festival is a dream come true for the people of San Isidro, and for the local government, in another relentless attempt to boost its local tourism industry.
As what Mayor Apolinar said in his previous interviews “there is really a need to invest on tourism, particularly for San Isidro. We are blessed with so much wonders and bounties, so we need to promote them for the people to know and discover what we can offer”. (PIA/DXHM
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:55 AM “Invest in Minds” literacy program launched posted @ 10:23 am by Gladys in [ News ]
By Rose B. Palacio
Davao City (6 May) — Davao City is conducting the “Invest in Minds” literacy program which is being supported by Davao City 2nd district representative Vincent Garcia. Just recently, about 62 college students majoring in education had fun attending the “Invest in Minds” workshop seminar, a free lecture-seminar aimed at teaching and training college students in teaching children how to reading both English and Filipino.
Congressman Garcia said these education major students would start their volunteer field works when the school year starts on 2006-2007.
An investment of time and resources will help college graduates attain levels of competency with skills to be successful in their personal and work lives, said Imelda Pangan, LCM president.
In an ocular inspection of Congressman Garcia in various schools in his district, Atty. Maskariño took the opportunity to discuss the various literacy projects of the Literacy Corps of Mindanao when he talked about this with Congressman Garcia at the Pedro Carriedo Elementary school.
Congressman Garcia suggested for the group to coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development in order to widen the scope of its program, which was welcomed by DSWD XI Director Mercedita Jabagat.
Dir Jabagat said the literacy project would help to develop future educators throughout Mindanao.
College students particularly those who are major in education can be part of the Literacy program of LCM. If you want to know more on LCM, just log on to http: lcm.servehttp.com.
“Going out to the beach or having vacation in a fun place are usually the preferred activities of the young especially this summer season. But some college students wants to spend more time on training and skills development.” Said Maskariño
“Know more about these skills. Look for more and better opportunities and be a part of LCM,” said Atty. Maskariño who has been grateful with the support of Congressman Garcia. (PIA)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 09:58 AM Panabo now operates controlled dumpsite
posted @ 10:55 am by Gladys in [ News ]
By Mai Gevera
PANABO CITY, DAVAO (5 May) — Following the rank of its neighboring town, Santo Tomas, which received an award for best implementer of the Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP), this city proudly showed off its latest controlled dumpsite system.
From the previous management of the Economic Enterprise Division of the city, the SWMP was turned over to the management of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) to oversee and further strengthen the implementation of the program.
CENRO Officer in Charge Felix Senajon bared how his office prioritizes the said program, it being one of the major programs of the CENRO.
“This year, we are getting P5 million for the operations and implementation of projects for the whole office, and P1 million of that goes to the Solid Waste Management Program,” Senajon said.
Given this amount, the office is expected to purchase needed facilities and maintain daily operations of the said program.
The city now strictly prohibits mixed wastes to be disposed on its controlled dumpsite. Now on its first year of operation, CENRO has been getting negative feedback on the said system.
“Since we are still starting and introducing this system to Panaboans, we expect low compliance at this point. However, we believe that sooner people will get used to this system and they would be thanking us for operating this way,” he explained.
The operation of the controlled dumpsite requires all households to segregate wastes from their level up to the level of the top management.
However, the CENRO is now focused in informing the public the importance of segregating their wastes. It is believed that it is only through education campaign that the said office would be able to increase compliance on the new controlled dumpsite.
Senajon bared the plans of the LGU of converting the controlled dumpsite into a mini-eco-park in the future.
Recently, some officials of the Landbank visited the site and were amazed by the strict solid waste system the city has been operating. (PIA)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 10:01 AM Davao Gulf needs corrective not palliative measures - tourism officer
posted @ 2:15 pm by Gladys in [ News ]
Davao City (4 May) — “People should fully understand that the environment is inter-connected; from the mountain down to our beaches, Davao Gulf becomes a catchment basin of the entire human activities in the region. It should not be palliative measures but corrective measures should be applied for the Davao Gulf”. This was bared by Id Acaylar, Davao City Tourism Officer, during the monthly Ugnayan Sa Royal Mandaya media forum.
Acaylar further said that the presence of e-colli bacteria in some beaches in the city, which is harmful to humans doesn’t mean that the entire Davao Gulf is polluted. “Davao Gulf should be put in the highlight of tourism industry due to its potential and rich biodiversity.” Said Acaylar
He added, that the presence and citing of whale sharks, mammals like dolphin and other 11 cetaceans is an indication that Davao Gulf is still in good condition.
“The people of Davao and other National and Local Government Agencies should now work hand in hand in order to raise the level of awareness of the public for a well managed and ecologically balanced Davao Gulf,” Acaylar urged.
The whole month of May is declared as the Ocean Month with the City Government of Davao and the Davao Gulf Management Council (DGMC) preparing several events to promote awareness in the conservation and protection of Davao Gulf.
And one of the busiest days of the Ocean month is during May 25-28 which are highlighted by the following activities; the Banca/Bigiw (Layag) Race, Hook & Line Fishing Contest, Elimination Race for Kayak and Lumbanka and the finals Race for for Kayak and Lumbangka. (PIA/AD Cahilog)
davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 10:12 AM Whale shark sighting seens as indicator of improving Davao Gulf
posted @ 11:17 am by Gladys in [ News ]
Davao City (21 April) — The sightings of whale sharks along the seas in Buhisan, Davao City are an indicator of an improved environmental condition of the Davao Gulf.
Davao City councilor Leo Avila III, chair of the Davao Gulf Management Council (DGMC) said that the appearance of the whales along this site is becoming frequent that they could be seen almost weekly.
“This is the result of the consciousness of the people in the barangay as they become vigilant in guarding their waters of illegal activities including disposing of garbage,” he said.
Avila said they are contemplating to designate the area as a tourist attraction where whale watching can be undertaken.
He said they are coordinating closely with the barangay in documenting the presence of the whales as to frequency and the spots.
“We need this as guide in our future plans,” he said.
Avila also said that they noticed that dolphins and whales travel to waters where fishes are abundant and it can be seen in the Buhisan area that small fishes and shrimps are aplenty.
He said other areas along the Davao Gulf also had sightings of the whales and dolphins and they had given instructions to the local government units to document it so necessary programs could be introduced in the area especially related to tourism.
Davao Gulf is the favorite playground of various species of highly migratory cetaceans (dolphins and whales) but in the late 80s to 2000 they cease to appear because food is no longer available, he said.
He said there are 11 kinds of cetaceans that could be found in the Davao Gulf.
The survey in March 2004 by a composite team from the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Save the Davao Gulf Foundation and WWF-Philippines confirmed the presence of at least ten whale and dolphin species within the gulf area.
In a summary of area profile released by DGMC it said that three species of whales are new record of the gulf and these are the killer whale. Cuvier’s beaked whale, and the rare Indo-pacific beaked whale.
With persistent reports of new sightings by fishermen, the Davao Gulf could be among the top cetacean diversity sights in the Philippines.
The report also said that eight of the 10 species are listed in CITES – threatened by extinction unless protected or conserved. The earlier recorded sightings were around the southern portion of Ligid Island, Samal Island and south of Barangay Matina in Davao City. (PIA/pdbanzon)
scandinavian girl May 21st, 2006, 11:37 AM hello lena good day! so you're enjoying your weather. does it mean you enjoy staying indoors too? bet you'll be missing midnite sun if heavy rains continue to give you cool air:D we have sun today but with patches of dark clouds. but sunny most of the day. nice too. our high was 15*C but expected to go down 5* later. it's saturday night, so there are lots of activities going around town. have a nice day to you!
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HI MtApo. rain is nice I like it we have both rain and sun at the moment and I enjoy both, midnightsun I love its till nice and very, very enjoyable if rain or sun :D...so what are all those Saturday night activities in your town? :) My part of town is rather calm and quiet.
Gina HI such nice pictures you put in here and of course I really enjoy the one of your very cute kids, they make me smile :) Just one question, what are those "things" in your last pic...to eat... I don´t know, never ever ate "those" befor :ohno: the onse to the left look like some type of shells, but what are the big round "things" with thorns to the right. are those animals or sea fruits, are they eatable???:D
Dave HI that is a nice picture of a tourist beauty. Congratulations Davao to your own beauty queen a possible Miss Universe!!!!! One beauty queen and one Mt. Everest climber that is alot of fame to your city in a short time!!!! :okay:
:goodbye:
Rajah_Soliman May 21st, 2006, 11:38 AM Thanks DAVAO EAGLE for posting these DAVAO-RELATED articles...THANKS THANKS THANKS!!! :) :)
tj_brewed May 21st, 2006, 12:43 PM The Natural Beauty of Davao and its Provinces
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davaoeagle May 21st, 2006, 05:13 PM Thanks DAVAO EAGLE for posting these DAVAO-RELATED articles...THANKS THANKS THANKS!!! :) :)
de nada, rajah!
scandinavian girl May 21st, 2006, 11:35 PM Ohhh... so its a sweat wednesday and then a storm coming? :) fattar jag karlek kommer Fetta cheese :wink2:
Wish you a good thursday morning min alskling !!!!
Dinabaw:)
Good Morning hoppas du får en bra dag. It is Monday and I know what you think about Mondays , but this is a good one...bara följ med den !! Snart är det dags att börja en ny "tråd" Dinabaw! Go for it, am with you, du har min support!!:okay: I will have a busy Monday that is good, so see ya...min bästa vän see ya i eftermiddag!!! Instead of "Sleepless in Seattle" I will be "Lost in Manila" hehehe...any towers in Davao??
All my kärlek to YOU, min älskling!!:)
MtApoStandard May 22nd, 2006, 04:05 AM .
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Samal Island - Davao Connection
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MtApoStandard May 22nd, 2006, 04:11 AM .
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BMW Phils. eyes Davao expansion
By: Jennee Grace U. Rubrico | BusinessWorld
19 May 2006 | 10:00 AM
BMW Philippines Corp. is planning to expand its operations in Davao City by putting a branch in the area, its president said yesterday.
In an interview at the sidelines of the 37th National Marketing Conference, BMW President Joerg Breuer said the Davao branch will bring
to seven the total number of dealers BMW has in the Philippines.
BMW's current six outlets are located in Metro Manila, with four outlets; Cebu; and Pampanga.
"We are looking into expanding into areas with potential for sales and service because a dealer needs to be able to get his return on that,"
Mr. Breuer said.
He declined to give a timeframe for the plan to open the new branch, saying this is something that BMW "does not want to rush."[QQ]
"Once we decide and the logo is on, then we have to deliver and we need the right partner, the right infrastructure, the right investment.
We don't rush it (the opening)," he said.
Mr. Breuer said that BMW is "doing well" in the country and that the firm is "quite happy" with its performance locally.
He said that one of the drivers of the growth of the firm is the certified pre-owned cars segment, which targets people who want to own
a BMW but could not afford brand new models.
He also said that the company is coping with rising oil prices, which could be a deterrent to purchasing vehicles.
MtApoStandard May 22nd, 2006, 04:46 AM HI MtApo. rain is nice I like it we have both rain and sun at the moment and I enjoy both, midnightsun I love its till nice and very, very enjoyable if rain or sun :D...so what are all those Saturday night activities in your town? :) My part of town is rather calm and quiet.
verynice and it's good to know. this side of town(where i live) is also quiet but because i am close to the city (adelaide), it's like we are part of it. hehe. weekend nights is very alive here than rest of weeknites. more people coming out. it's like downtown is in a party. police cars armed with breathalyzers
conducting spot checks in discreet points of entry and exit to city, things like that you know..., f*@! you up sometimes(sorry :bash: )
have a nice day
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dabert May 22nd, 2006, 05:14 AM good noon Davao!! I've been to Davao only once and I've found it to be very peaceful and progressive., I especially like the airport.., I didn't even want to board the plane coz I liked the lounge.. ehehe.. :D
dinabaw May 22nd, 2006, 07:01 AM Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw
Good Morning hoppas du får en bra dag. It is Monday and I know what you think about Mondays , but this is a good one...bara följ med den !! Snart är det dags att börja en ny "tråd" Dinabaw! Go for it, am with you, du har min support!! I will have a busy Monday that is good, so see ya...min bästa vän see ya i eftermiddag!!! Instead of "Sleepless in Seattle" I will be "Lost in Manila" hehehe...any towers in Davao??
All my kärlek to YOU, min älskling!!
God Morgon min Alskling!!
Hope you have a happy and fine monday :)
Lost in Manila? No towers here just cell site towers :laugh:
Jag alskar Dig alltid !!!
dinabaw May 22nd, 2006, 07:10 AM Maayong Hapon!!!
DINABAW'S T-shirts and caps hehehe! BTW tan.awa sa ang sample na t-shirt nako basig dili nyo magustuhan wala baya balikay! Caps P 250/300(P100 ang cap ) depende sa kadako sa text. T-shirt: around P250 pud( P 100 ang shirt then 150 and print)
@Gina: yup... ehehe puede kaayo unsa gusto nimong color sa shirt?
@Dave :unsa Color ug size sa shirt?
@davaoeagle:unta madayon ng Whale watching
Hello TJ and Mt.Apo :hi:
davaoeagle May 22nd, 2006, 07:33 AM Hosting of 2 BSP events to boost economy: official
By Rizalene P. Acac
THE economy of the city will further be boosted by its hosting of two big events of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) this month, an official of the city hall said.
City Treasurer Rodrigo Riola, also the BSP Davao City Council treasurer, said the 3,500 participants of the 2nd BIMP-EAGA (Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East Asean Growth Area) Urban Scouts Jamboree from May 26-June 3 at the PTA Grounds would result in vibrant economic activity in the city.
To precede the event will be the three-day 50th BSP Annual National Council Meeting which will close on May 26.
Riola said participants of the two events will surely spend money to buy souvenir and other important things during their stay.
Although he could not give an estimate on how much each participant would spend, Riola is optimistic that the money in circulation would increase.
Ernesto Baluyot, BSP assistant secretary general, announced they will set up a travel post exposition along Camus and Ponciano Streets where the visitors could shop for items they may want to bring home.
He said they have invited several exhibitors to showcase locally-made products and sell them to the participants of the jamboree.
“We want them to actually see Davao City,” Baluyot said when asked why Davao City has been chosen to host the event.
The preparations made by the city for the event included the development of the Greenbelt Park, the former PTA grounds, considered as the main campsite of the jamboree.The city government poured in P 3.1 million for the preparation while the BSP national council set aside P2.5 million. RPA
davaoeagle May 22nd, 2006, 07:44 AM Monday, May 22nd 2006
DOLE to hold 1st Mindanao summit on occupational safety and health
posted @ 1:08 pm by Gladys in [ News ]
Davao City (20 May) — The Department of labor and Employment (DOLE) regional offices in Mindanao and the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) will hold the 1st Mindanao Summit on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao on May 24-25, 2006 with the theme: “Building a Culture of Work Safety and Health.”
This event is being organized to strengthen the Zero Accident Program (ZAP) in the regions and in the provinces, which is an integral part of a long term strategy to promote health and safety of Filipino workers through the practice of preventive programs on OSH.
Director Ma. Gloria Tango of DOLE regional office XI, Davao City said that the Summit is meant to provide an opportunity for experts and stakeholders from government, employers, workers organizations, NGOs and academe to share their experiences on OSH prevention.
Director Tango further said that to this effect, research and communication papers on the best practices on current and emerging OSH concerns will presented by resource persons in their respective fields.
This scientific gathering is a joint initiative by DOLE’s Regional Offices in Mindanao and OSHC. It is expected to become an important landmark for moving OSH to the center of priorities in Mindanao including employment, labor relations and other worker’s welfare concerns, Director Tango said.
The DOLE and OSHC expect to achieve the commitment and cooperation arrangements between and among OSH practitioners, tripartite partners, proceedings of the Summit which will include a Mindanao Agenda Framework for a more effective and responsive program of OSH, and a Directory of OSH program implementers, practitioners and partners on OSH in Mindanao and a network of stakeholders for exchanging “lessons learned.” (PIA XI/DOLE-mlbetaizar,aov)
MtApoStandard May 22nd, 2006, 09:04 AM .
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DAVAO CITY according to US Consulate Davao website
Davao City is a sprawling metropolis with almost 1.5 million people located in the southeastern part of Mindanao.
It is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area, covering 943 square miles (2,443.61 square kilometers).
The city is approximately 587 miles (946 kilometers) from Manila.
Davao City is blessed with natural resources and beauty. The soil is fertile and rich in minerals. The city has
an abundant source of potable water. Located in a typhoon-free zone, its tropical weather is characterized by
temperatures ranging from 59-93 degrees Farenheit (15-34 degrees Celsius).
Strategically located in the Asia-Pacific rim, the city serves as a gateway to the world. It is a key player in the
flourishing industrial hub called the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area or BIMP-EAGA.
Considered by many as the de facto capital of Mindanao, the city's location provides easy access and linkage to
the 20 million residents of Mindanao and 51 million residents of the East ASEAN Growth Area.
On the west, the city's boundary line cuts through Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines. This inactive
volcano soars 10,308 feet (3,142 meters) above sea level. Views from the peak towards the east include vast plains,
unspoiled forests, fertile valleys, navigable rivers, the sprawling metropolis and world-class beaches facing the Davao gulf.
With a predominantly immigrant population, the city is a melting pot of cultures where diversities are appreciated and
nurtured in a harmonious and peaceful environment. Major languages and dialects used in the city are Filipino, Chinese,
English and Cebuano. The city has an urban density of roughly 5860 persons per square mile (2,262 per square kilometer).
The city has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia at 98.3%. Its labor force is cited as among the best in the region: educated,
easily trainable, industrious, and English-speaking.
As Mindanao's center of commerce, trade, and services, the city's modern infrastructures and world-class utilities provide viable
support to economic activities.
It's urban center is home to quality residential and commercial units complete with modern facilities and amenities at very
reasonable prices. Access is fast and easy to utilities such as power, water, landlines and mobile phones with IDD features,
cable TV networks, and Internet service providers.
Davao City is a place of perfect balance. It is fast-paced yet relaxed where luxuries of cosmopolitan living complement the
breathtaking beauty of the great outdoors.
As the country's urban gateway to natural wonders and heritage, Davao City is an investment haven where business and leisure blend, END of Story!
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MtApoStandard May 22nd, 2006, 09:13 AM God Morgon min Alskling!!
Hope you have a happy and fine monday :)
Lost in Manila? No towers here just cell site towers :laugh:
Jag alskar Dig alltid !!!
naa bai. tower inn (http://www.towerinn.com.ph/davao.php)! nyahahaha :jk:
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bustero May 22nd, 2006, 02:03 PM .
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BMW Phils. eyes Davao expansion
By: Jennee Grace U. Rubrico | BusinessWorld
19 May 2006 | 10:00 AM
BMW Philippines Corp. is planning to expand its operations in Davao City by putting a branch in the area, its president said yesterday.
In an interview at the sidelines of the 37th National Marketing Conference, BMW President Joerg Breuer said the Davao branch will bring
to seven the total number of dealers BMW has in the Philippines.
BMW's current six outlets are located in Metro Manila, with four outlets; Cebu; and Pampanga.
"We are looking into expanding into areas with potential for sales and service because a dealer needs to be able to get his return on that,"
Mr. Breuer said.
He declined to give a timeframe for the plan to open the new branch, saying this is something that BMW "does not want to rush."[QQ]
"Once we decide and the logo is on, then we have to deliver and we need the right partner, the right infrastructure, the right investment.
We don't rush it (the opening)," he said.
Mr. Breuer said that BMW is "doing well" in the country and that the firm is "quite happy" with its performance locally.
He said that one of the drivers of the growth of the firm is the certified pre-owned cars segment, which targets people who want to own
a BMW but could not afford brand new models.
He also said that the company is coping with rising oil prices, which could be a deterrent to purchasing vehicles.
Do you guys think this will sell? We were looking at this.
davaoeagle May 22nd, 2006, 06:13 PM Do you guys think this will sell? We were looking at this.
i don't see any reason why not.
femaleinsider May 22nd, 2006, 06:19 PM Do you guys think this will sell? We were looking at this.
davao has a very high purchasing power. so i dont see any reson why bmw wont sell here in davao. besides, there are alot of bmw's running around the city streets already.
here is a bit of trivia.....do u know that there are alot more millionaires in davao city than in cebu?..... :)
davaoeagle May 22nd, 2006, 07:15 PM Business confab in Mati to boost local econ
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Southern Mindanao is optimistic that the staging of the 7th Davao Business Conference in Mati, Davao Oriental will be a big boost to the local economy.
The gathering of Mindanao businessmen, which will be conducted in time for the weeklong celebration of the Pujada Bay Festival, is organized by the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Davao Region.
It is slated on June 22 and 23 and hosted by the Davao Oriental Eastern Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DOECCI) and the Local Government of Mati.
DTI regional director for Southern Mindanao Merly M. Cruz said a number of businessmen from various areas in the region are coming over to Mati to participate in the activity.
With this, there will be more potential investors that will see the advantage of pouring their capital not only in Mati but also to the entire province of Davao Oriental.
"There's a lot about Davao Oriental that a businessman has to know about. By having the 7th Davao Business Conference there, the participating entrepreneurs will realize that numerous raw materials and resources can be found there. And investing in the said province is a wise decision," she said.
Among the major products and raw materials that are rich in the province are coconut, corn, cacao, banana, vegetables, and high-value commercial crops like mango, pomelo, and orange. It is likewise known for its marine products such as tuna, lapu-lapu, lobster, crabs, and prawns.
For more inquiries about the event, please contact the DBC Secretariat at (087) 811-0459 or (087) 388-3234. You can also email them at info@makeitmati.com or visit their website, www.makeitmati.com.
davaoeagle May 22nd, 2006, 07:19 PM DreamBy Jun Ledesma
Sunbursts
BIGTIME corporate developers should take a cue from an innocuous statement of the Davao City housing office that 80 percent of the present occupants of the SIR in Piapi and Matina are rights buyers and are willing to dispose of their 70-square meter lots at a price of P500,000. As I pointed out in this corner before, Davao City can really make a big stride in tourism industry if we can clear our beach line with squatters and ghettos.
There is no way we can keep our coast clean if we have stilt houses, dilapidated slum dwellings and make shift food stalls that make our waterfront one big garbage and fecal receptacle.
If indeed there is an overwhelming consensus among the occupants to dispose of their properties at that price, maybe the city government should look at possibility seriously.
There are two things, which the City government can do and I believe that this can only be done under the strong and persuasive leadership of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. Under the assumption that indeed the occupants are selling the city may:
Get the beneficiaries to sign an intent to sell. Invite credible and big time developers to negotiate with the City. Developers must present to the city their development concepts.
I want to see, for example, a community with high rise intelligent corporate buildings, a marina, hotel complex, a sprawling super-malls, a park with a statue of David's holding Goliath's head in front of what offends our lady councilors, first class subdivision in one end and a high rise tenement houses for those who want to sell their lots at a bargain in exchange for a unit. A six-lane boulevard from Sta. Ana port will run parallel to the shoreline ending up somewhere in Punta Dumalag or Toril.
The SIR areas are prime lands and if these are developed Davao City can really metamorphose into a city beautiful.
And so what do we do with the slum dwellers? Well, with half a million pesos they can go into a small business enterprise if not go back to their barrios of origin and start to develop their farms.
Those who opt to stay in tenement houses will have their children trained and employed in the business establishments that will sprout in the new community. Those who cannot live in peace or refuse to train and work or peddle only illegal drugs will have not place in the community because Mayor Duterte will not tolerate them anyway.
Pipe dreams? It's good to dream. But don't you know that where Marco Polo stands today used to be a veritable ghetto? Sonny Dominguez had a vision and that vision is now a pulsating reality. Knowing Sonny's genius in financial engineering and planning, who knows he might be the first to put up a twin towers in Piapi with a marina to boot. Aahh, the beauty of dreaming is that it doesn't cost me a cent but only a cup of hot coffee. Who knows?
BTW, Danica Albarracin, our best bet for the taekwondo competition in Naga Palaro, came home with a silver medal. Great feat considering that she is competing with the champions of other regions. Danica got her motivation from Mayor Duterte who helped her in her training and other assistance for the Palarong Pambansa. Our congratulations to Danica and our thanks to the Mayor. By the way Mayor, Danica wants to show you her medal and dedicate her victory to you. Cheers!
davaoeagle May 22nd, 2006, 07:25 PM Busy sked for Davao tankers
IT WILL be a very hectic schedule for Davao City swimmers this June.
The trio of Jose Joaquin Gonzalez, Alyanna Malabanan and Celina Gonzalez will try their luck with the rest of Team Philippines in the Southeast Asia Age-Group Swimming Championships on June 1 to 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The three tankers lived up to their billing to lead Coastland Davao Swim Team's successful defense of its crown in the just-concluded 7th Davao Mayor's Cup Age-Group Swimming Competition.
From there, they will compete in the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Festival at the sprawling multi-million Trace Aquatics Center in Los Baños,
Laguna on June 16 to 18 and June 23 to 25.
Coastland Davao Swim Team (CDST) coach Rose Rodriguez said earlier, "From Jakarta, the three swimmers will join other CDST mainstays in the POC Festival in Laguna. These events will provide needed exposure for our swimmers." (MLSA)
tigidig14 May 22nd, 2006, 07:56 PM Congratulations to Cebu and Davao Mountaineers of the Philippines expedition. It's a great pride and joy that Philippines now is part of Mount Everest history!
Congratulations Philippines!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/20060517xfilipinos.jpghttp://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/zooma.jpg
photos:mteverest.net & inq7.net
sorry i know its late pero makiki-congrats din po :)
davaoeagle May 23rd, 2006, 07:22 AM Feature: The BIMP-EAGA ride for peace
posted @ 9:49 am by Gladys in [ News ]
by AD Cahilog
Davao City (23 May) — About 100 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country will converge in Davao City and travel as a group through the provinces of Davao del Sur, General Santos City and Zamboanga Peninsula and cross border aboard the passenger vessel to Sandakan and Sabah.
Organized by the “On Any Sunday Riders” (OASR) club in coordination with the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCO), the groups will jointly promote a ride for a cause dubbed as the BIMP-EAGA RIDE FOR PEACE (BIMP-RFP) on the 2nd week of June 2006.
As ambassadors of goodwill the riders for peace shall aim to promote peace, tourism and investment in Mindanao by bringing in Malaysian bikers to traverse the exit point of the local riders en route Davao City. This activity will underscore the gains of peace and goodwill in conflict-affected areas and test the waters for the BEST CIQS (Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security) system
The project aims to support BIMP-EAGA’s goal of increasing trade, tourism and investments within the sub-region by promoting cross border mobility of people and services within the growth area.
Specifically the BIMP EAGA Ride for Peace aims to advocate Mindanao peace and development by showcasing the gains to peace through inter-island visits and inter-regional border crossing; promote tourism by bringing in to Malaysians tourism destinations of Mindanao; and promote inter-regional business complementation through business match.
A business forum will be also organized in every major stops of the ride (e.g. Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and Brunie Darussalam. The forum highlights opportunities on trade, tourism, and investments in EAGA, which could be pursued bilaterally between, and among covered areas.
Packages are offered for individuals with business interest in the EAGA region. They can also join the Ride for a Cause with or without their bikes. For inquiries please contact Mr. Ed Tombo at Tel. # 305-7123 or send e-mail at minride4peace@yahoo.com. (PIA)
davaoeagle May 23rd, 2006, 07:30 AM OIC favors Islamic University in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews) – A proposal to establish an Islamic University in Mindanao met favorable reaction from the visiting delegation of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) whose head of delegation said many Filipinos who studied in Saudi Arabia can serve as the teaching corps.
The proposal was to establish an Islamic University in Mindanao was aired by Salam Demuna of the Learned Kagan Muslim Foundation, Inc. (LKMFI), during the OIC delegation’s “interaction with civil society” late Friday night at the Marco Polo hotel.
“As we talk peace and development, our people cannot appreciate because we have to go back to the basic: we have to educate our people. That is why we are asking the OIC, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to establish an Islamic University in Mindanao just like the International Islamic University in Medina because we think this will sustain our peace and development.”
Secretary Jesus Dureza, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process did not reply to the appeal for an Islamic University but cited the distribution in Marawi City the day before of thousands of books from the Islamic Society in Libya.
He said the Libyan group turned over the books and will continue to print more educational materials in the effort to providing educational needs on Islamic values and Isalmic way of teaching.
The response of Ambassador Sayed El-Masry, Adviser to the Secretary-General of the OIC and the head of delegation of the OIC visiting Mindanao to look into the implementation of the nearly 10-year old peace agreement between the Philippine government and the MNLF, drew applause and chants of “Allahu Akbar.”
El-Masry noted that the OIC has four universities in the world, four belonging to the OIC. “I think we are ready to propose to the Secretary General the idea of having to establish an Islamic university in Mindanao,” he said. The predominantly Moro crowd applauded and chanted “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.”
“Of course, provided the request will come from the government of the Philippines. I don’t think there will be an obstacle,” he said.
El-Masry added that many Filipins from Mindanao have studied in the Middle East and they can form the core of teachers.
“The teaching corps is already available,” El-Masry said. (Carolyn O.Arguillas/MindaNews)
valium May 23rd, 2006, 12:35 PM a wake up call? again?
CDO better than Davao City?
By Jun Ledesma
Sunbursts
PANGIL Bay is calm even as typhoon Caloy was battering Visayas and Luzon. If the sea is calm, so is the prevailing peace and order condition in Lanao del Norte towns.
In my previous travels in these parts, the towns of Tubod, Kolambogan, Maigo, Bacolod and Kauswagan looked like ghost towns. These days, private vehicles and passenger buses travel here day and night.
Many displaced families during the armed conflicts in the area have been resettled by the government with the aid of the United Nations Development Program (for Internally Displaced Peoples) and have resumed farming and other economic activity.
Iligan City being near to these towns is presently bustling with activity. The landscape changed with the prospects of peace accord in sight. Even the Union cement logo has been changed by Holsim although engine of the National Steel Corporation is still idle to date despite the promise and hope for its resuscitation.
I brought the kids to Maria Cristina Falls. The majestic waterfalls never fail to impress guests who are received congenially by the NPC personnel manning Agus 6 and 7. The kids were given a quick education how water runs a generator, which in turn provide electric power to nearly all of Mindanao.
Cagayan de Oro City or for that matter Northern Mindanao, beats the south in gross products. That is why maybe the malls here seem to be growing bigger and with more shoppers than Davao. Even the hotels are more expensive than Davao City's despite the fact that they pale in comparison when it comes to amenities, function rooms and accessibility to mountain and beach resorts.
Right now Cagayan de Oro is in a monstrous traffic gridlock owing to the repairs of Carmen Bridge. The work is at snails pace and nobody seemed to mind. City Hall authorities, despite the fact that their offices are just at the foot of the bridge, are not even angry the workers are using crude equipment to do the repairs. In four occasions that I crossed the one-way bridge I only counted four people working while the rest are sitting on the ledge leisurely smoking cigarettes and gossiping.
There's a new hotel, Mallberry Hotel, that's right beside Robinson's that is setting a new trend in Cagayan de Oro. It was fully booked when we got there.
Right now part of the hotel is still under construction. It's going to be the prime destination in this city.
In Butuan, they have what they dub as resort hotel right in the heart of the city. Probably meant to justify the expensive rates. But Dotties Place is excellent. Big rooms with a swimming pool just right across your room, is a big come-on. Progress on the reconstruction of the Maharlika Highway is on high gear in some, but very slow in others. But there has been a big improvement since I last travel there about two months ago.
The Bayugan-San Francisco stretch is almost completely cemented. They are now working on SF-Rosario. The Daewo Construction has finished concreting the Trento portion while they are about to pour cement to the remaining unpaved link towards Rosario. If President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shows herself more often in Agusan, you can be sure that before Christmas Day Butuan and Surigao City will just be less than 3 hours away. I will be remiss though if I will not give credit to Secretary Jesus Dureza for the peace that is prevailing in Cotabato and Lanao and for the progress and faster pace of infrastructure development in Mindanao.
Back home we all agreed there's nothing like Davao City where we can live in peace and quiet knowing fully well that our city mayor, Rodrigo Durterte, is awake while the rest of us are in deep slumber.
huistenmark May 23rd, 2006, 05:00 PM Im sure Northern Mindanao is a good place, and Im glad they're finally getting the investments they soo deserve!
but
How can it be better if the hotels are more expensive but pale in comparison when it comes to amenities? It means you're paying more for less, while in Davao, you pay less for more? Since when did higher prices mean better?
secondly, according to the article, the government officials of CDO seemed rather ambivalent compared to the ever watchful Rodrigo Duterte. How can that be better??
dinabaw May 23rd, 2006, 05:15 PM Originally Posted by Valiuma wake up call? again?
Halt die Schnautze or Hall Kaften !!! :okay:
SiliconGulf May 23rd, 2006, 05:28 PM Im sure Northern Mindanao is a good place, and Im glad they're finally getting the investments they soo deserve!
but
How can it be better if the hotels are more expensive but pale in comparison when it comes to amenities? It means you're paying more for less, while in Davao, you pay less for more? Since when did higher prices mean better?
secondly, according to the article, the government officials of CDO seemed rather ambivalent compared to the ever watchful Rodrigo Duterte. How can that be better??
From what I have observed, CDO's Mayor is more active in investment promotion, as they have put business development as top priority. Businesses have gotten more interested to deal with CDO because of the top leader welcoming them. With Ayala Business Park there, it is easier for the rest of the businesses in Manila to follow.
A large multinational IT/consulting company told me that they're not eyeing Davao because of infrastructure issues, such as chokeable traffic arteries in the business districts and the lack of redundant power. They could prefer CDO instead.
MtApoStandard May 23rd, 2006, 05:42 PM if was in the shoes of the writer, i would write a story that runs the same unless i have unpleasant experience along the way. but thanks for wake up call. davao has willing earsto listen and never slept on its successes. if the highlighted lines there means to emphasize a show, well i don't know if it means a lot. i understood it as author's opinion based on perceptions as he could not emphasize certainty as he used word maybe. if annual economic growth rate of thailand is 8% ave. as against Japan's 1- 2% average,
i don't think the latter would be threatened. because it is not sleeping on its economic dominance.
here's an article's qouted part who's author hailed from neither of the places compared.
6,000 km cross-country in 22 days on a motorbike
First posted 02:05am (Mla time) May 16, 2006
By Hans Peder Pedersen
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the May 16, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
...All the way to Davao, the roads are of good quality. The newly built stretch from Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) to Bukidnon via Malaybalay was a very pleasant ride over cool high plains.
As an architect, I had worked on the master plan for Cagayan de Oro and Davao cities 25 years ago, and I wanted to see the development since. Davao has followed up well with infrastructure improvements, such as overpasses, while Cagayan de Oro seems unchanged, with traffic in bad shape.
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davaoeagle May 23rd, 2006, 06:29 PM if was in the shoes of the writer, i would write a story that runs the same unless i have unpleasant experience along the way. but thanks for wake up call. davao has willing earsto listen and never slept on its successes. if the highlighted lines there means to emphasize a show, well i don't know if it means a lot. i understood it as author's opinion based on perceptions as he could not emphasize certainty as he used word maybe. if annual economic growth rate of thailand is 8% ave. as against Japan's 1- 2% average,
i don't think the latter would be threatened. because it is not sleeping on its economic dominance.
here's an article's qouted part who's author hailed from neither of the places compared.
6,000 km cross- country in 22 days on a motorbikeFirst posted 02:05am (Mla time) May 16, 2006
By Hans Peder Pedersen
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the May 16, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
...All the way to Davao, the roads are of good quality. The newly built stretch from Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) to Bukidnon via Malaybalay was a very pleasant ride over cool high plains.
As an architect, I had worked on the master plan for Cagayan de Oro and Davao cities 25 years ago, and I wanted to see the development since. Davao has followed up well with infrastructure improvements, such as overpasses, while Cagayan de Oro seems unchanged, with traffic in bad shape
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Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the May 16, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
All the way to Davao, the roads are of good quality. The newly built stretch from Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) to Bukidnon via Malaybalay was a very pleasant ride over cool high plains.
As an architect, I had worked on the master plan for Cagayan de Oro and Davao cities 25 years ago, and I wanted to see the development since. Davao has followed up well with infrastructure improvements, such as overpasses, while Cagayan de Oro seems unchanged, with traffic in bad shape!!!!!!!
Different strokes for different folks
I know the writer is a bit worn out by his age ( he's the father of my previous colleague) and just like anybody else, when you haven't really left your turf for a long time and you get to set foot somewhere else, you would seem to feel like you're in a better place. CDO is no exception, owing to its vibrant economy and stuff..
The author who is a Davaoeno might not have made his rounds at our malls which are huge in both size and number, before he went on his Mindanao Tour to see how populated they are inside. By just passing by at one mall, maybe Limketkai which is their bread and butter mall in CDO (understandably oozing with shoppers and promenaders) doesn't mean they have better malling activity than Davao's.
davaoeagle May 23rd, 2006, 07:05 PM From what I have observed, CDO's Mayor is more active in investment promotion, as they have put business development as top priority. Businesses have gotten more interested to deal with CDO because of the top leader welcoming them. With Ayala Business Park there, it is easier for the rest of the businesses in Manila to follow.
A large multinational IT/consulting company told me that they're not eyeing Davao because of infrastructure issues, such as chokeable traffic arteries in the business districts and the lack of redundant power. They could prefer CDO instead.
Yes, you're right with CDO's mayor being active at sales pitching for his city, globetrotting in fact just so they get the attention- that might his forte, his style of leadership. On the other hand, Davao city's mayor is unique in itself- the leadership is a departure from the conventional. Let peace and orderliness be the end all-be all in the scheme of things and progress follows.
When it comes to business, and this is my own observation only- our mayor seems to delegate this area to the experts as he probably in his own volition would admit he has none of the so called business acumen. And I don't see anything wrong with that as the private sector in conduit with the LGU's business and entreprise dep't are given enough elbow room to set up things in the business side. The NCCC group and the senior Mr. Angliongto are in talks for the ground preps of the planned IT zone in the city. The city maybe a bit sluggish in this area but the mayor has a lot of things in his plate and pointing our finger at him for this shortcoming is less desirable.
Ayala in CDO? Let's wait 'till they move the earth in the area then we could say they preferred CDO over Davao. Even their regulat journal didn't mention CDO as next site for their earmarked investments.
huistenmark May 23rd, 2006, 07:07 PM From what I have observed, CDO's Mayor is more active in investment promotion, as they have put business development as top priority. Businesses have gotten more interested to deal with CDO because of the top leader welcoming them. With Ayala Business Park there, it is easier for the rest of the businesses in Manila to follow.
A large multinational IT/consulting company told me that they're not eyeing Davao because of infrastructure issues, such as chokeable traffic arteries in the business districts and the lack of redundant power. They could prefer CDO instead.
Them putting business development as the top priority doesn't mean their's is better than ours. We have just hosted the ASEAN Tourism confab, and if that's not business promotion, i don't know what is! We have officials like konsehal here that tirelessly promotes Davao, so if the mayor is busy maintaining peace and order, other officials can take the initiative.
As per the Ayalas, I had the impression (based on posts here) that they are negotiating with local businessman in Davao to set up a business park. It's not a matter of IF, IMO, but WHEN. I think AyalaLand was able to procure the needed land in CDO quickly, so no point in waiting for other areas. As mush as AyalaCorp is a good corporation, they are not the only ones. Robinson'sLand is goins to construct a mall in the city quite soon. There has been reports of Malaysian and Thai Invstors interested in Davao City as well.
With regards to infrastructure, they (large multinational company) must be having quite a laugh saying Davao's infra is worse than other cities. Davao's infrastructure is not just good, but getting better. The city officials have embarked on several projects to ease choking on business districts e.g. Buhangin Underpass.
(God im getting carried away!!!)
Lastly, as a citizen, now is your chance to promote davao to the Mulinational company you mentioned.
:) :)
MtApoStandard May 23rd, 2006, 07:41 PM Yes, you're right with CDO's mayor being active at sales pitching for his city, globetrotting in fact just so they get the attention- that might his forte, his style of leadership. On the other hand, Davao city's mayor is unique in itself- the leadership is a departure from the conventional. Let peace and orderliness be the end all-be all in the scheme of things and progress follows.
When it comes to business, and this is my own observation only- our mayor seems to delegate this area to the experts as he probably in his own volition would admit he has none of the so called business acumen. And I don't see anything wrong with that as the private sector in conduit with the LGU's business and entreprise dep't are given enough elbow room to set up things in the business side. The NCCC group and the senior Mr. Angliongto are in talks for the ground preps of the planned IT zone in the city. The city maybe a bit sluggish in this area but the mayor has a lot of things in his plate and pointing our finger at him for this shortcoming is less desirable.
Ayala in CDO? Let's wait 'till they move the earth in the area then we could say they preferred CDO over Davao. Even their regulat journal didn't mention CDO as next site for their earmarked investments.
i agree with duterte's priority, and i agree with him all the way. peace and order i guess is one of the most important factor to lay a groundwork if it wants to position as an investment hub. one thing i learned is, investors who showed interest to invest in mindanao knocked on the doors of davao first before they go somewhere else in the island. this only showed davao is a preferred site to pour in capital.
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scandinavian girl May 23rd, 2006, 08:24 PM Good Evening Davao!
I just wonder does Davao City have a cultural department that has the power to stop urban renewal, when it destroys cultural (historical architectural sights)? Are there any powers counter destuction of city areas and for the precervation of older cutural buildings?
Nice evening to ALL!!! :)
SiliconGulf May 24th, 2006, 12:12 AM I know that Ayala is not everything. I just pointed that out that efforts of investment promotion by other neighboring cities are bringing healthy competition in the island, which is more of a good thing really.
"Next online is an ambitious P4.5-billion “satellite city” of the Ayala Group of Companies in Barangay Indahag, whose groundbreaking is set this December. Plans for the 200-ha. mixed-use business complex include modern and high-end sports and recreational facilities, a full-range of low-cost to high-end residential subdivisions and a shopping mall. Another similar project on the East Coast of the city which was previously placed in the freezer due to legal difficulties is about to be thawed out and fast-tracked to the microwave anytime."
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=7693
SiliconGulf May 24th, 2006, 12:13 AM I'm also not hinting that peace and order priorities should be lowered. In fact, our image of being a land of vigilantes and "human rights violations", whether true or not, needs to be cleaned in the public eyes, especially in Manila.
I am also not implying that investment promotion should be actively done at the top. I'm just sharing that direct investment promotion to businessmen is reaping rewards for CDO.
Davao is definitely on a great development track, especially with tourism. With increased tourism revenues, we can look forward to further development. Good examples happening in other cities, instead of challenging them or putting them down, I think, should be emulated. We're sister cities in one Mindanao...
As for the multinational IT company, I'm gathering more information to challenge their claims. Anyone willing to help me with articles or links, please send them to me at jason _ banico [at] yahoo [d.o.t] com. Any information as to why we're ranked 6th in "Responsiveness to Business Needs", and how that is being improved, is also welcomed.
Thanks.
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Thanks! Salamat! ¡Gracias!
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Animo May 24th, 2006, 02:53 AM Good Evening Davao!
I just wonder does Davao City have a cultural department that has the power to stop urban renewal, when it destroys cultural (historical architectural sights)? Are there any powers counter destuction of city areas and for the precervation of older cutural buildings?
Nice evening to ALL!!! :)
I have a question that is related with scandinavian girl's query. What happened to that old house with the capiz window near Illustre? I remember it looked abandoned and was turned into a garaje. Are their any old houses that are still standing in the city proper? Back in the early days my grandparents said their were a couple of old houses back then. :dunno:
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 03:09 AM Published : 2006-05-23
THE Department of Trade and Industry in Southern Mindanao is optimistic that the staging of the 7th Davao Business Conference in Mati, Davao Oriental will be a big boost to the local economy.
The 7th DBC, which will be conducted in time for the weeklong celebration of the Pujada Bay Festival, is organized by the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Davao Region. It is slated on June 22 and 23 and hosted by the Davao Oriental Eastern Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DOECCI) and the Local Government of Mati.
DTI Regional Director for Southern Mindanao Merly M. Cruz said that a number of businessmen from various areas in the region are coming over to Mati to participate in the activity With this, there will be more potential investors that will see the advantage of pouring their capital not only in Mati but also to the entire province of Davao Oriental.
“There’s a lot about Davao Oriental that a businessman has to know about. By having the 7th DBC there, the participating entrepreneurs will realize that numerous raw materials and resources can be found there. And investing in the said province is a wise decision,” she said.
Among the major products and raw materials that are rich in the province are coconut, corn, cacao, banana, vegetables, and high-value commercial crops like mango, pomelo, and orange. It is likewise known for its marine products such as tuna, lapu-lapu, lobster, crabs, and prawns.
For more inquiries about the event, please contact the DBC Secretariat at (087) 811-0459 or (087) 388-3234. You can also email them at info@makeitmati.com or visit their website, www.makeitmati.com.
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 03:13 AM Published : 2006-05-23
THE Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in Manila will open a one-day inquiry desk for the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship at the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD) in Lanang, Davao City.
The scholarship inquiry desk will be open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on 23 May 2006.
Free counseling services will be offered at the inquiry desk that will help prospective applicants select proper and appropriate scholarship categories and prepare for scholarship-related exams and interviews.
Applicants who already have the application forms are requested to bring the said forms during consultations.
Advising the applicants will be Dr. Nieto Vitto, who is the Dean of College of MKD and a former Japanese Government scholarship recipient.
For inquiries, applicants may call the Consular Office of Japan in Davao at 221-3100 or 3200 or JICC at (02) 551-5710 local 2315. Applicants may also check the Embassy website: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp (“Study in Japan” section).
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 03:29 AM The two-day 1st Mindanao Summit on Occupational Safety and Health opens today at the Waterfront Insular Hotel in Davao City in time for the heavy influx of investments in Southern Philippines, and the increase in employment from 7.8 million to 8.1 million as stated in data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
The summit, designed to stimulate interest in occupational safety and health which have been proven to be an important strategy towards attaining higher productivity, will be under the auspices of the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), headed by its executive director Dr. Dulce P. Estrella-Gust. Its theme is "Building a Culture of Work Safety and Health."
Labor Secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas will be the keynote speaker. Other speakers are Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, World Health Organization (WHO) country representative Jean Marc Olive, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) president Rene Soriano, and Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) pesident Democrito T. Mendoza.
Among the speakers and their topics are Dr. Gust, "National Profile and Situationer on Occupational Safety and Health;" Samuel S. Suarez, Quality Assurance, Safety and Security Manager of Magsaysay Group of Companies, "Managing Risks in Handling and Transporting Chlorine: The Third Party Experience;" National Labor Relations Commission Chairman Benedicto Ernesto R. Bitonio Jr., "Labor Relations, Productivity and Occupational Safety and Health;" and Arthur B. Quiblat of Del Monte Philippines, "Building a Safe and Healthy Culture in the Workplace: The Del Monte Cannery Experience."
A joint communique will be issued at the end of the summit, Gust announced. (E. T. Suarez)
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 03:32 AM Aboitiz Equity Ventures expects to spend at least P10.2 billion this year for the expansion of power business and other subsidiaries.
AEV President Jon Ramon Aboitiz said the investments will focus on future supply as their distribution utilities can no longer rely on the National Power Corporation to be the default supplier.
"In fact, supply is already tight in the Visayas and Mindanao," he said adding that it takes several years lead-time for new capacity to come in so they have to contract in 2006 to meet requirements for 2010.
He said that, wherever possible, AEV plans to build or acquire hydroelectric plants since this is where they have developed considerable expertise over the years.
"We have identified two hydro sites in Davao that will have a total generating capacity of 72-MW and this will address Davao Light’s incremental needs over the next five years," Aboitiz said.
He revealed that construction on the first site is expected to begin in the first quarter 2007, with the second site to follow shortly thereafter.
In 2006, subsidiary Visayas Electric Company will also bid out a 200 — MW coal plant to be operational beginning 2010.
"We are also looking at the possible acquisition of NPC plants being privatized. AEV has prepared for this, forming a joint venture with Norwegian company SN Power to bid for NPC hydro assets in Luzon," Aboitiz said.
In power distribution, AEV is looking at improving efficiencies in the sub — transmission and distribution systems as a demand side solution to lower costs, and accommodate future growth.
Although high energy prices have suppressed existing demand, he said there continues to be new prospects as their markets expand.
In banking, the firm has just announced UnionBank’s impending finalization of the i-Bank purchase. The eventual merger of the two banks will make UnionBank the seventh largest bank in asset size and branch network, and 8th largest in deposits.
The acquisition of iBank will be financed entirely by Union Bank’s internal funds as it currently has a cash hoard of about P15 billion.
Meanwhile, City Savings Bank will continue to open new branches in Mindanao to continue to expand in the South.AEV expects its food business to continue to excel in 2006. With its flour mill capacity already increased, the focus will now shift to the feed mill and swine business, with the possibility of building a new mill in the South and expanding swine-growing facilities.
"We also project swine production to increase with new breeder and finisher farms to be put up to meet demand,"he said.
"In transport, we are looking at solutions on the cost side and the improvement of margins. Our strategy is to improve utilization of our assets, select better margin cargoes, optimize routes and schedules, and reduce operating costs in all areas," said Aboitiz. (JAL)
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 03:37 AM DAVAO CITY — Heeding importers’ call for more Philippine-produced fruits, Mindanao fruit growers and processors are expanding operations, in anticipation of a more robust export market.
As global demand for fresh Philippine Carabao mangoes grows, "we are looking for other possibilities to venture and further penetrate other potential markets, both locally and internationally," said Ruby dela Dingco of Diamond Star, an exporter of fresh mangoes. This year, Diamond Star plans to increase fresh mango production, and is keen on expanding its dried mango venture.
Mango processors are either creating or expanding operations on the island, including Profood International Corporation, a Cebu-based processed mango exporter, which operates a multi-line plant in Davao City, the Consunji-owned Sirawan Foods, which runs a medium-sized processing facility in Davao, Motherland Food Products and the Amley Food Corporation in Cagayan de Oro City.
Further, major fresh mango exporters based in Metro Manila are expanding their sourcing and consolidation operations in Mindanao. These include Diamond Star, MarsmanPelican, DHM and Hi-Las which maintain buying stations and agent-representative offices in Davao, General Santos and Cagayan de Oro.
The mango growers are preparing themselves to comply with stricter food safety requirements imposed recently by foreign countries, particularly Japan, according to Benjamin Roy, Mindanao Fruit Industry (Minfruit) Council Executive Director. Established in 1999 to improve the region’s tropical fruit industry, the Minfruit Council is a business support organization assisted by the US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, which is being implemented under the oversight of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo).
Unlike the case in prior years, mango growers and exporters are more careful not to surpass the maximum residue limit (MRL) of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, to ensure compliance with newly-imposed regulations of the Government of Japan. Chlorpyrifos is an ingredient of agrochemicals used by farmers to control mango leaf hoppers and other pests. Mango farmers must be meticulous when applying crop protection chemicals such as Chlorpyrifos, says Roy. He cautions that farmers must follow recommended procedures, particularly regarding the judicious and timely use of agrochemicals on mangoes for export.
"We will work closely with mango processors and exporters, and concerned government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), to ensure that the maximum allowable level of Chlorpyrifos MRL is not exceeded. Otherwise, we might lose the Japanese market and everybody loses," Roy stressed.
Japan is one of the country’s major importers of fresh mangoes. The Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) indicated that Japan’s contribution to total export earnings rose from about 52 percent in 2003 to about 60 percent in 2004. Hong Kong contributed 31 percent in 2003 and 24 percent in 2004.
With the support of the USAID’s GEM Program, the Minfruit Council is conducting a series of training programs on good agricultural practices (GAP) for farmers in several mango-producing provinces in Mindanao.
Attendees at these seminars will eventually be accredited by the DA-BPI. The accreditation will serve as the growers’ authorization to sell to importers and consolidators. Thus, farmers who are not certified by the BPI will not be able to sell their produce to large, overseas markets.
Roy said that this year, the Minfruit Council is intensifying its campaign to increase Mindanao’s production of off-season mangoes and banana chips for export.
According to the Bureau of Export and Trade Promotions (BETP), the Philippines exported over $ 36 million worth of fresh and processed mangoes, from January to October last year, $ 24 million worth of fresh mangoes, $ 6.2 million of mango puree, $ 6 million of dried mangoes, and a small production of mango juice.
Other fruit products, particularly fresh bananas and banana chips, are also facing bright prospects, according to Carlos Bautista, General Manager of Koronadal City-based Sunbliss Internationale Eximports. "The way I see it, the demand for fresh bananas and banana chips will continue to rise in the years to come. Maintaining quality at the most competitive price is the best way for the industry to succeed," Bautista noted.
In Tagum, Davao del Norte, Lucille Food Products, a local producer of banana chips established a cooperative arrangement with food, beverage and packaging conglomerate San Miguel Corporation, to re-process and re-package Lucille’s banana chips into assorted flavors such as sweet, hot, and salty. Established in 1999, Lucille’s initial products were limited to fruit drinks, including carrot, kalamansi and dalandan juices. It began producing banana chips last year.
Last year, the Philippines exported approximately $ 362.6 million worth of fresh and processed banana products, 11 percent higher than in 2004, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). Of the $ 2.5 million in banana chip exports, Mindanao accounted for almost half.
In all, the rising demand for fresh and processed fruits and other products in the global market augurs well for Mindanao farmers and processors. Dubbed as the country’s "fruit basket," the island produces fresh and processed banana, pineapple and mango — three of the nation’s major export crops.
In 2004, Mindanao contributed about 20 percent of the country’s total mango production; 87 percent of the total pineapple harvest; and 76 percent of the national banana production, according to the DA’s Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (DA-BAS). (GEM Program)
junax May 24th, 2006, 03:41 AM ^^ good morning good morning davao!!!
bonifacio global city in the making?
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ngayon ko lang na realize reclaimed area pala ang queensland seawall... sa laki ng davao kelangan pa pala mag reclaim hehe
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davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 03:52 AM [QUOTE=junax]^^ good morning good morning davao!!!
bonifacio global city in the making?
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ngayon ko lang na realize reclaimed area pala ang queensland seawall... sa laki ng davao kelangan pa pala mag reclaim hehe
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Nice shots bai Junax, Long time no hear!
junax May 24th, 2006, 04:03 AM ^^ yup... 1 week long seminar sa capital, now i'm back. no place like home indeed. ang sarap ng feeling once makaland kana sa davao.... :)
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 04:21 AM ^^ yup... 1 week long seminar sa capital, now i'm back. no place like home indeed. ang sarap ng feeling once makaland kana sa davao.... :)
yeah, i'm no stranger to that feeling of relief when the plane begins to maneuver its way into the Davao gulf before it positions itself for a touch down on the airport- you get the vantage view of Samal's turqouise water and glistening white sand and of course the verdant, massive Metro Davao scape.
hope you could post more pics bai, if that's not too much asking. i'd appreciate as well a close shot of the Legaspi Oil building. Thanks!
MtApoStandard May 24th, 2006, 04:25 AM I'm also not hinting that peace and order priorities should be lowered. In fact, our image of being a land of vigilantes and "human rights violations", whether true or not, needs to be cleaned in the public eyes, especially in Manila.
I am also not implying that investment promotion should be actively done at the top. I'm just sharing that direct investment promotion to businessmen is reaping rewards for CDO.
Davao is definitely on a great development track, especially with tourism. With increased tourism revenues, we can look forward to further development. Good examples happening in other cities, instead of challenging them or putting them down, I think, should be emulated. We're sister cities in one Mindanao...
As for the multinational IT company, I'm gathering more information to challenge their claims. Anyone willing to help me with articles or links, please send them to me at jason _ banico [at] yahoo [d.o.t] com. Any information as to why we're ranked 6th in "Responsiveness to Business Needs", and how that is being improved, is also welcomed.
Thanks.
if it turned out now that we posed a challenge, so be it. i will not take my words back. no one had started this until someone is on the loose again. i'm defending my turf because it does not deserved to be put down economically. i don't mind posting articles with highlighted as many lines as it wants so long as it does not make statements that challenge and incite reactions.
as far as i know, trade missions of cdo mayor overseas resulted only in a $300 mln glass factory plant locator from harbin china but unfortunately decided to locate in subic. and another korean investor who put up a low rise hotel (correct my info). i don't know the result of their germany missions. as far as domestic giant investors, i learned they tap davao first before elsewhere in mindanao. but their interest is still there until site problems could be settled(this is based on reports and other sources of informations).
by the way, vigilantism to me is a result of an ineffective justice system of philippines style democracy. i could see a lot of gray areas in the issue of human rights. very inappropriate to discuss here.
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davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 04:33 AM Copied and pasted from the Official website of Davao City.
There are many compelling reasons why people choose Davao over any other place in Southeast Asia. As varied as the reasons and factors may be, still they all summed up to one thing- quality of life.
The air is fresh. The city is clean and green. There is real abundance of the freshest harvests from the land and sea. To top it all, the quality of potable water is among the best in the world.
Starting life in Davao is easy, convenient, affordable, and fulfilling. Real-estate prices are easy on the pocket. There is a wide array of housing packages from low-cost to prime residential estates. Rentals are inexpensive. Electricity, water, and phone lines are readily available.
The City is being primed up to serve as the health and medical care center of the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA). The city is host to 39 schools (universities and technical colleges) offering a system of education that is at par with the best in the region.
From the most basic needs to life’s little pleasures, the City’s shopping scene has become more vibrant with the sprouting of big malls that provide enjoyable shopping experiences and offer more value for money.
Buses and jeeps provide a cheap land transportation alternative as well as a quick look to the life of the common people. Most residents prefer riding taxis or their own vehicles. The city is blessed to have the most courteous and honest taxi drivers in the country.
International Community
As Davao is being geared up to become a better retirement haven in this part of the region, more and more people from all over the globe have started finding their respective places in the city. With a bigger space to accommodate more people than other cities in the region, there certainly is a place within the city ready to welcome new members of the Davao community.
Before WWII broke out, Davao is already a melting pot of Asia with nationals from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and Japan doing business at first with the locals but eventually decided to stay for good and consider it a home. There was even a period when the place was called the “Little Tokyo” of the Philippines because of the presence of hundreds of Japanese workers who have migrated to the City at the height of the massive production of abaca fiber.
Being a relatively peaceful place with a cosmopolitan setting that is relaxed, foreign nationals find it easy to assimilate in a place that is generally appreciative and respectful of cultural uniqueness.
Ethnic groups in Davao include Americans, Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Indonesians, Malaysians, Australians, Germans, Italians, and other nationals from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Food and Dining
Davao dining offers a variety of culinary delights that will excite even the most discriminating gourmet.
The freshness of ingredients harvested from the sea and the farms provides a fulfilling taste that is distinctly Davao.
The city is known for its inihaw (grilled tuna) and kinilaw (local version of sashimi using tuna or blue marlin strips).
There is a variety of dining destinations to whet your appetite and suit your mood. There are restaurants offering a panoramic view of the Davao gulf. Others prefer a wider perspective of the city by dining in an array of restaurants located on top of hills.
Delectable Ala Carte and smorgasbord at affordable prices can also be found in popular restaurants, hotels, and cafes all over the metropolis. Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and other cuisines are included in the menu of specialty restaurants.
Culture and Religions
Davao culture has assimilated influences from both hemispheres of the world. By and large, it is a mix of Asian, Spanish and American cultures. With predominantly migrant population, the City is a melting pot of cultures where diversities are well appreciated, respected, and nurtured in a harmonious and peaceful environment.
Davaoeños are a versatile and talented people with music and other arts that are well appreciated in the entire country. Folkdance rhythms and steps are unconventionally challenging and entertaining.
Basketball is considered as a national sport. A Basketball court can be found in almost all villages in the City. Chess is being played alongside a local board game called “Dama” in some parks devoted for the mind game enthusiasts.
Major languages and dialects are Filipino (mainly derived from Tagalog) Cebuano, English.
The city is predominantly Christian with more than 80 percent of the population practicing the Roman Catholic faith. Cathedrals, churches, and chapels of Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, and other Christian groups dot the city’s landscape.
Some born-again groups that have gained national or worldwide prominence are founded in Davao City. Some international evangelists have stated that Davao is the spiritual capital of the country. Due to a growing number of secular Christian groups, it is interesting to note that some even conduct their worship services in places like cinemas and warehouses.
There are places of worship too for those practicing Islam, Buddhism and other faiths in Davao.
Bank and Other Financial Institutions
There are over 2,000 financial institutions operating in Davao City including over a hundred branches of Philippine and international banks.
Some banks operate 7 days a week. Those inside big establishments such as malls operate 6 days a week (Mondays through Saturdays).
Added banking convenience is provided through numerous automated teller machines in strategic places all over the metropolis as well as through other forms of electronic banking.
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 04:50 AM Tips from an Insider
May 2006
By: Ian Ray C. Garcia
Downtown Davao, especially on weekends, is a one virtual party address, thriving with people inside bars, clubs, cafés and even out partying in the streets. Many of these nocturnal watering holes can be found at popular entertainment enclaves, such as The Venue (Quirino Ave., tel. no. 082-2229435), Matina Town Square (MacArthur Highway, tel. no. 082-2971780), Victoria Plaza Mall Entertainment Complex (J.P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-2214990), Damosa Gateway (J.P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-2340539), Auto Shop Complex (J. P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-2253080), or along the bustling night strip of Rizal Street.
To get into the city’s spirited groove, check out the city’s popular dance clubs frequented mostly by the younger set. Liquid (Apo View Hotel, tel. no. 082-2216430), Halo (The Venue Compound, tel. no. 082-2220579), Club 183 (Rizal St., tel. no. 082-2251852), Impit Purok (Matina Town Square, tel. no. 082-2990508), and Pops (Auto Shop Complex, tel. no. 082-2241744), top the list of the “Must Visit Night Spots”. Meanwhile, those young-at-heart prefer to flaunt their ballroom dancing powers at Le Baile (Grand Men Seng, Magallanes St., tel. no. 082-2219040), for the nightly terpsichorean fix.
There are also those who choose to take it nice and easy — yet still high on the verve. Their hang-outs include the Blue Room (Apo View Hotel, tel. no. 082-2216430), Chico’s Jazz Bar (Rizal St., tel. no. 082-2255675), Eagle’s Bar (Marco Polo Hotel, tel. no. 082-2210888), Pirata Bar (Waterfront Insular Hotel, tel. no. 082-2332881), Summit Bar (Royal Mandaya Hotel, tel. no. 082-2258888), and Whistletop (The Venue Compound, tel. no. 082-2254719).
Davao City is also considered one of the wellsprings of musical talents in the country. One sure way of checking out where these talented Davaoeños sing their hearts out is at the local KTV bars. Among the many KTV bars in town, K1 Family KTV (F. Torres St., tel. no. 082-2268598), Club Med (Quirino Ave., tel. no. 082-2270126), and Hilltown KTV (J. P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 2242222) are surefire places to spend a night of wholesome crooning fun.
Davao by night is not all entertainment. Sweating it out with one’s favorite sport is another cool way to liven up the sultry city air. A number of the metro’s driving ranges Andrew’s Driving Range (Shrine Hills, tel. no. 082-2975086), Golf Masters (Ma-a Road, tel. no. 082-2273339), fitness gyms Holiday Spa & Fitness Center (F. Torres St., tel. no. 082-2255577), Smash Ville Fitness Center (AGL Bldg., R. Magsaysay Ave., tel. no. 082-3055999), billiards Blue Posts Bar (P. Reyes St., tel. no. 082-2247529), Whistletop Bar (Matina Town Square, tel. no. 082-2977998), bowling NCCC Mall (MacArthur Highway, tel. no. 082-2980888), badminton courts Smash n’ Drop (San Pedro Extension, tel. no. 082-3052200), 4play (V. Mapa St., tel. no. 082-2227529), Wheels n’ More (J. P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-3008999) are open until late evening for the night-loving athletic buffs.
After a hard day’s work, many Davaoeños dash to the nearest café to loosen up and chat with friends while sipping their favorite local brews — including the famous durian flavored coffee — and munch on sumptuous pastries. Favorite coffee joints include Blugré Coffee (Matina Town Square, MacArthur Highway, tel. no. 082-2977431 and Landco Corporate Center, J. P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-2227675); Karlo’s Café (Jack’s Ridge, Shrine Hills, tel. no. 082-2976535); Coffee Dream (Damosa Gateway, J. P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-3004431); Figaro (Chimes Mall, Sales St., tel. no. 082-2250167); and Basti’s Brew (Victoria Plaza, J. P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-2226168), which by the way, is also a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Locals who would rather have a quiet — but not necessarily lonesome — night opt to get himself wired to the world wide web at the city’s internet cafés, most of which are open until the wee hours of the morning and charges as low as USD 0.25 per hour of usage. Highly recommended cafés are NetExpress (Duterte St.) and Boyztrek Café (Bolton St., tel. no. 082-2268885 and Jacinto St.), where they do not only offer internet access but also serve food and drinks in its dining areas. There are numerous net cafés located all over the city and some, such as Netopia, can also be found inside the malls.
While those who feel fortuitous at night, there’s no other place to put luck to the test but at the Casino Filipino (Grand Regal Hotel, J.P. Laurel Ave., tel. no. 082-2343997 and The Apo View, J. Camus St., tel. no. 082-2254355), where one can play a variety of fun-filled gaming amid vibrant Mindanao-inspired interiors.
If you are the kind of person who needs some foodie to munch on just right before bedtime, worry not. Convenience stores, such as Davao Central Convenience Stores, have mushroomed all over the metro, and are open 24/7.
Davao City’s nightlife is not only a merry mix of fun and never ending excitement. It is also diverse and colorful as the peace-loving Davaoeños themselves. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s groove the night — the Davao way!
MtApoStandard May 24th, 2006, 04:58 AM Published : 2006-05-23
THE Department of Trade and Industry in Southern Mindanao is optimistic that the staging of the 7th Davao Business Conference in Mati, Davao Oriental will be a big boost to the local economy.
The 7th DBC, which will be conducted in time for the weeklong celebration of the Pujada Bay Festival, is organized by the Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Davao Region. It is slated on June 22 and 23 and hosted by the Davao Oriental Eastern Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DOECCI) and the Local Government of Mati.
DTI Regional Director for Southern Mindanao Merly M. Cruz said that a number of businessmen from various areas in the region are coming over to Mati to participate in the activity With this, there will be more potential investors that will see the advantage of pouring their capital not only in Mati but also to the entire province of Davao Oriental.
“There’s a lot about Davao Oriental that a businessman has to know about. By having the 7th DBC there, the participating entrepreneurs will realize that numerous raw materials and resources can be found there. And investing in the said province is a wise decision,” she said.
Among the major products and raw materials that are rich in the province are coconut, corn, cacao, banana, vegetables, and high-value commercial crops like mango, pomelo, and orange. It is likewise known for its marine products such as tuna, lapu-lapu, lobster, crabs, and prawns.
For more inquiries about the event, please contact the DBC Secretariat at (087) 811-0459 or (087) 388-3234. You can also email them at info@makeitmati.com or visit their website, www.makeitmati.com.
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scandinavian girl May 24th, 2006, 05:20 AM Good Morning Davao?
Acording to almost all the articles I read in here Davao is the best city in the world to visit or to live in. One question of my concerne is about the water, how clean is the water at the beaches, why I ask is because of the polution that most all populated places in the world has to fight against. How is the watercleaning systeme of Davaos water and waistwater, does it stay away form rivers and swiming water? Does Davao have a good and well built out water cleaning systeme?
MtApo nice pictures beautifull waterfalls and waterpictures. :)
Nice day to ALL!!!
MtApoStandard May 24th, 2006, 06:01 AM Good Morning Davao?
Acording to almost all the articles I read in here Davao is the best city in the world to visit or to live in. One question of my concerne is about the water, how clean is the water at the beaches, why I ask is because of the polution that most all populated places in the world has to fight against. How is the watercleaning systeme of Davaos water and waistwater, does it stay away form rivers and swiming water? Does Davao have a good and well built out water cleaning systeme?
MtApo nice pictures beautifull waterfalls and waterpictures. :)
Nice day to ALL!!!
hello lena good day to you! it's morning still in davao. i appreciate your effort doing some readings about davao. i just want to give you a more appropriate quick look of davao. best city in the world maybe an over statement as there are best cities out there who can rightfully claim but looking through davao, there are many ways i can credit her as best in the philippines, asia, and probably the world. recently, there was a hype of bad press about local beach resorts situated close to davao river mouth. this river is the biggest in davao city and served as a lifeline too cutting through central and north district of the city. like any city in the world, it is also one of endpoints of davao sewage system. rapid urbanization, has affected so much the ecology of this river but by philippine pollution situation, the river is not dead. hehehe. so the health of this river trickled to nearby beach resorts which indeed alarmed the local authorities. i appreciated the efforts of local government that they were not ignoring the problems. the areas affected are not widespread but only isolated in specific areas as specified in reports. davao is moving towards an ecologically balanced metropolis so i will not be surprised if small things that could threatened its direction disturbs and alarms local authorities. other than these areas, ther are lots of clean and safe beach resorts by world standards davao can offer.
bythe way our water sysytem is multi awarded and has the best treatment facilities. our water source is underground and awarded second to new zealand's as best in the world.
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dinabaw May 24th, 2006, 06:45 AM Originally Posted by davaoeagle
Different strokes for different folks
I know the writer is a bit worn out by his age ( he's the father of my previous colleague) and just like anybody else, when you haven't really left your turf for a long time and you get to set foot somewhere else, you would seem to feel like you're in a better place. CDO is no exception, owing to its vibrant economy and stuff..
The author who is a Davaoeno might not have made his rounds at our malls which are huge in both size and number, before he went on his Mindanao Tour to see how populated they are inside. By just passing by at one mall, maybe Limketkai which is their bread and butter mall in CDO (understandably oozing with shoppers and promenaders) doesn't mean they have better malling activity than Davao's.
:okay: all ryt ka dyan davaoeagle! but for me been to almost all places in the Philippines and lived in it but nothing can satisfy me more than Davao in terms of clean water , cheap and good food, cost of living , peace and order, good year-round weather and of course NATURE what more can i ask for? ilaha na nang dagkong building ur traffic basta ako busog sa pagkaon ug nature seeing!!!!! ASA KA PA !!! hehehe!
dinabaw May 24th, 2006, 07:06 AM Good morning Davao!!!
Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Good Evening Davao!
I just wonder does Davao City have a cultural department that has the power to stop urban renewal, when it destroys cultural (historical architectural sights)? Are there any powers counter destuction of city areas and for the precervation of older cutural buildings?
Nice evening to ALL!!!
We embrace urban renewal coz i think slums are not historical/ architectural sights do you?hehhee! kidding!
Thats a million dollar question!! We have no law (maybe we have but not being implemented) on protecting, restoring or preserving historical site/edifices for now we just weep to see old buildings and houses go down to commercialism !! Ohh i am weeping for the old provincial jail building which was replaced by Central Bank of the Philippines !!:cry:
@Lena: You see Lena we are the 2nd best potable water in the world :wink2:
we never said 1st because too many are claiming it! so it is safe
to be 2nd coz no one will dispute it! even we can claim it
we are number 1 hehehe!
Jag be till Gud klara ha god Halsa!!! Jag alskar dig !!! :hug:
scandinavian girl May 24th, 2006, 07:19 AM Good morning Davao!!!
We embrace urban renewal coz i think slums are not historical/ architectural sights do you?hehhee! kidding!
Thats a million dollar question!! We have no law (maybe we have but not being implemented) on protecting, restoring or preserving historical site/edifices for now we just weep to see old buildings and house go down to commercialism !! Ohh i am weeping for the old provincial jail building which was replaced by Central Bank of the Philippines !!:cry:
@Lena: You see Lena we are the 2nd best potable water in the world :wink2:
we never said 1st because to many are claiming it! so it is safe
to be 2nd coz know one will dispute it! even we can claim it
we are number 1 hehehe!
Dinabaw :) I did not say anything against urban renewal, I talked mainly about saving valuable buildings in the process of building all these malls and businees oritneted buildings....anyway Dinabaw thank you for answering me and about water. Water is very important to us all so happy to know you are second best in the world, so are we here in Sweden he he he he...
MtApo thankx alot for you informative answer, I apreciate that alot. Wishing you a nice day in "down under" :)
Got to run for or will be late for an apointment, have to drive 120km/h now :runaway: our infrastructure is 2d best in the world, hehehe so we have good freeways hehehehe USA is always no 1........( see my irony I hope)
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davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 07:46 AM By Amalia Bandiola-Cabusao
"Asked what their plans are for SM City Davao, Hans Sy said, “you are in for major surprises,” but he refused to elaborate what innovations the company will introduce here."
The company that introduced the word ‘malling’ to the vocabulary of Filipinos broke its own record with the opening of its 25th mall built at a cost of P6.5 billion
In a press conference Saturday, Hans Sy, president of SM Prime Holding Inc. said they have no second thoughts in pouring investment in the retail market as they are confident that the economy will get better with the ballooning Overseas Filipino Workers remittance and the rapidly growing call centers across the country.
Asked what their plans are for SM City Davao, Hans Sy said, “you are in for major surprises,” but he refused to elaborate what innovations the company will introduce here.
“We are a nation of mall-lovers with millions flocking to our air-conditioned malls daily and more on weekends,” he said, adding “we have just opened SM Clark last week and within the year we will be opening two more – SM Supercenter Pasig and SM City Lipa. The SM North Edsa Annex Expansion is also scheduled to open in July 2006.”
The Mall of Asia which is the biggest and most ambitious project to date of blue chip publicly-listed SM Prime Holdings, Inc, opened Sunday, signaling a higher level in the malling concept in this part of the world.
The mall is envisioned to be “the celebration mall” and “a mall for celebrations” in the Philippine and the region. It is billed as the premiere mall of Asia and the Pacific.
Located on a 60-hectare property overlooking Manila Bay, the complex consists of four buildings linked by elevated walkways –Main Mall, the North Parking Building, the South Parking Building, and the Entertainment Center Building.
The Main Mall houses the Food court and large showroom-style retail and dining establishments. The North Parking Building is anchored by Super SM Hypermarket and the South Bulding showcases the SM Department Store. Both parking buildings will have over 5,000 spaces available for private vehicles.
The Entertainment Building will house among others, the country’s first IMAX theater, a special Director’s club screening for exclusive film showings and seven more state-of-the-art cinemas and fine dining restaurants and bars.
The mall’s IMAX is approximately the height of an eight storey building and seats 600 people. It also accommodates the first Olympic-size skating rink in addition to a bowling and billiards of hall and an indoor theater for live performances with a seating capacity of 900.
The Entertainment Center Building offers a spectacular view of the Manila Bay from its row of restaurants and other activities ranging from live performances to fireworks exhibition which is expected to draw both local and international client.
SM City Davao opened in November 2001 and is the 14th mall of SMPH. ABC
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 07:53 AM IT’S time to conquer the country.
Isla Era, Davao’s newest band to hit the radio, starts the step to achieve their aspiration “to have a name in the music industry” by launching its promo tour starting in the capital region down to the south. The Davao quartet will fly to Metro Manila today for a series of mall shows, radio interviews, TV guestings, and bar gigs.
“We are nervous, but we are ready na makisabayan sa mga taga Manila,” dreadlock vocalist Romeo “Zeloi” Catedrilla Jr. told TIMES.
The group will launch their 12-track album, Barkada Ko, on Sunday during the special show of SOP at Lucena City. They will also be guesting in Studio 23’s Breakfast this Friday, and in ABS-CBN’s Magandang Umaga Pilipinas a week later. Among other shows the band is set to play include Master Showman, SIS, and Eat Bulaga.
Isla Era will be playing in various SM and Robinson’s malls in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Pampanga.
The band’s carrier single has been receiving good airplays in Manila since it was released last April 17. A video also premiered at MYX this week.
“Almost all radio stations in Manila are now playing our songs,” revealed bassist Mark Vincent “Marcus” Resma. “Nauna lumabas sa Manila ang kanta namin kaysa sa Davao.” In Davao, the song also received favorable feedback from the local stations.
While they are getting the break in Manila, the band still wants to set their base in Davao.
“We will still be in Davao, but we will surely be having regular gigs in Manila,” said guitarist Dennis “Dencio” Ceballos.
Drummer Franiel “Toto” Sumagaysay is proud to label themselves as the first Davao band to specialize in the rock-reggae genre to reach Manila.
Toto said their sound, while heavily influenced by the reggae of Jamaica, is very much different from the other bands.
All the songs in their debut album, he said, are also fused with a certain Davao ethnic sound. Some songs have also country flavor.
“We want to be known by our unique blend of music,” he said. “Our music is fresh... wala didto, wala dinhi.”
The group was basically formed when Dencio and Marcus, both neighbors in Boulevard area of Davao City, met in 1998. The two, together with their barkadas, usually played during drinking sessions. In 2002, they met Toto and jammed in various occasions. It was in 2004 that the trio together with two other musicians — vocalists Shiena and Vincent — decided to make playing music as their profession. Isla Acoustica was born.
The quintet, obviously as an acoustic band, enjoyed playing in various night bars in Davao until Marcus met an accident in early 2005 and had to leave the group since his damaged hands made it impossible for him to play the bass. That time, Vincent also decided to quit the group.
Instead of putting a break, the band decided to change musical direction. From acoustic group, they shifted to a show band playing variety of songs.
They recruited bassist, Ken Hernandez of the popular Pink Mustang, to replace Marcus. A new keyboardist named Awang was also hired. To fill-up the male vocal spot, Zeloi — Marcus’ friend who had been following Isla Acoustica for years — realized his dream by becoming a part of the group.
They were rechristened as Isla Project, the first band to play at Station 91 and the champ in the 2005 Caracoles Festival in Island Garden City of Samal.
The group climbed higher spots as they played more gigs, especially out of town performances.
Isla Project was all set to go abroad, but an internal dispute led the band to its untimely end. Ken, Awang and Shiena left the group late last year.
Without any bassist, the remaining trio of Toto, Dennis and Zeloi asked Marcus to rejoin the group. Marcus’ fractured hands were already healed. Isla Era was born.
“We maintained Isla in our name since it represents Philippines — a country with several islands,” Toto said. “Era means our time has come.”
Indeed it was during that time that they cornered more gigs.
Being the grand winner in the 2005 Caracoles Festival, the group decided to join in another band competition. But joining the Global Battle of the Band seemed to a bad luck.
In their first try, the band was immediately eliminated. They tried anew, but were still evicted.
Band members were in their darkest moment as they could not even top in a competition only participated in by local bands.
But it turned out to be one of their memorable moments.
Music composer Rebel V. Magdagasang, one of the judges in their second attempt, was actually impressed by the group’s performance.
Seeing potential, Rebel approached the group and assured to help them.
Rebel and his friends in the music circuit were then forming Inner Music Resource Group which aims to help unsigned Davao artists.
“Immediately, we cut our demo at Polyfusion Recording Studio,” Marcus said. The band then became the first artist to be under the stable of Inner Music Resource Group.
Rebel’s group was able to strike a deal with Ivory Records to sign up Isla Era. Ivory is a leading music/video label which also distributes products of GMA Records, BMG, and Warner Music in the Philippine market.
The group waxed 12 songs in their debut album. The album contains their version of Rey Valera’s Ako Si Superman, Apo Hiking Society’s Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba and Maria Kafra’s Kumusta Mga Kaibigan.
For booking, contact Inner Music Resource Group, c/o Polyfusion Recording Studio, Queen’s Theatre Building, Bonifacio St., Davao City with contact numbers 082-2211089 and 082-2211090 (fax). You can also contact Rebel V. Magdagasang (cell.no.09279322294), Ernie Ortonio (cell.no. 09175487291) or Elaine Ortonio (cell.no. 09209117291).
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 08:06 AM go, go, go Don!
KulasKusgan May 24th, 2006, 02:22 PM don: pwede red, blue, grey, yellow or any color basta comfortable ang tela. size L ha.
^^ good morning good morning davao!!!
bonifacio global city in the making?
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/riverfront.jpg
ngayon ko lang na realize reclaimed area pala ang queensland seawall... sa laki ng davao kelangan pa pala mag reclaim hehe
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/seawall.jpg
neat unta. ngano pa man ang slums settlement project diha pa sa mga prime areas like SIR in matina and boulevard areas. those areas are best site for highrise and world-class marina complex. swerte naman nila.
tj_brewed May 24th, 2006, 02:30 PM ei guys.......i've been gone for awhile...na busy kc..ehehehe
miss ya all in here...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/dvocat.jpg
tj_brewed May 24th, 2006, 02:35 PM http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/RIVERFRONTsm.gif
^^ good morning good morning davao!!!
bonifacio global city in the making?
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/riverfront.jpg
Riverfront Corp City - the whole country will be surprised! ehehehehehhehehehe :)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/SATDAVAO/sat1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/rvr2.jpg
MtApoStandard May 24th, 2006, 03:59 PM .
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welcome back bro. wanna ask lang bai tj if master planner of the two projects is same. strange similarities indeed. both bounded by rivers. lingaw ko! :carrot: :carrot:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/RIVERFRONTsm.gif
Riverfront Corp City - the whole country will be surprised! ehehehehehhehehehe :)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/SATDAVAO/sat1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/rvr2.jpg
tj_brewed May 24th, 2006, 04:15 PM .
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welcome back bro. wanna ask lang bai tj if master planner of the two projects is same. strange similarities indeed. both bounded by rivers. lingaw ko! :carrot: :carrot:
bro -- iisa lang ang developer nyan. the aerial shot posted by junax and the satellite shot plus the masterplan i posted is the one and only Riverfront Corporate City being developed by Sta Lucia Realty Corp.
If everything will go according to plan...it's where the KLCC Mall of Malaysia will be constructed. It's one of the existing business parks Davao has.
MtApoStandard May 24th, 2006, 04:33 PM bro -- iisa lang ang developer nyan. the aerial shot posted by junax and the satellite shot plus the masterplan i posted is the one and only Riverfront Corporate City being developed by Sta Lucia Realty Corp.
If everything will go according to plan...it's where the KLCC Mall of Malaysia will be constructed. It's one of the existing business parks Davao has.
ok, so old and new shots. thanks. just hoping developer will aggressively market its potential for corporate headquarters in the south, hotels and malls. it looks very idyllic to me because its by the river.
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bel1river May 24th, 2006, 07:18 PM I have a question that is related with scandinavian girl's query. What happened to that old house with the capiz window near Illustre? I remember it looked abandoned and was turned into a garaje. Are their any old houses that are still standing in the city proper? Back in the early days my grandparents said their were a couple of old houses back then. :dunno:
Animo,
I guess you were trying to describe the old house of the Gutierrezes (mga tisoy). They owned the land where JS Gaisano now stands. The grand old houses that still stand in the city proper, from what I can recall are: Tionko-Gahol residence on Quirino Ave., Belisario residence on JP Laurel Ave (across Gaisano Mall), Oboza residence on Rizal St., Habana residence also on Rizal (although now a mix of restaurants), Lat residence on the corner of Legaspi and Rizal streets.
The grand houses torn down to make way for commercial buildings: Monteverde-Garcia residence on San Pedro St., and the Sarenas residence on the corner of San Pedro and Quirino.
Meron pa ba?
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 07:24 PM ^^ good morning good morning davao!!!
bonifacio global city in the making?
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/riverfront.jpg
Junax,
What do you make of those white forms in Riverfront? Structures ba 'yon? O, standing water (baha) reflecting the sky?
paulkrps May 24th, 2006, 07:34 PM Animo,
I guess you were trying to describe the old house of the Gutierrezes (mga tisoy). They owned the land where JS Gaisano now stands. The grand old houses that still stand in the city proper, from what I can recall are: Tionko-Gahol residence on Quirino Ave., Belisario residence on JP Laurel Ave (across Gaisano Mall), Oboza residence on Rizal St., Habana residence also on Rizal (although now a mix of restaurants), Lat residence on the corner of Legaspi and Rizal streets.
The grand houses torn down to make way for commercial buildings: Monteverde-Garcia residence on San Pedro St., and the Sarenas residence on the corner of San Pedro and Quirino.
Meron pa ba?
hi jon, musta na.
in relation to the grand old houses, i remember one very old house infront of the usis (then sunstar) that was torn down in 1978-79 i think. sayang kaayo. i thought that there was a building soon after but nawas ra pud.
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 07:41 PM Animo,
I guess you were trying to describe the old house of the Gutierrezes (mga tisoy). They owned the land where JS Gaisano now stands. The grand old houses that still stand in the city proper, from what I can recall are: Tionko-Gahol residence on Quirino Ave., Belisario residence on JP Laurel Ave (across Gaisano Mall), Oboza residence on Rizal St., Habana residence also on Rizal (although now a mix of restaurants), Lat residence on the corner of Legaspi and Rizal streets.
The grand houses torn down to make way for commercial buildings: Monteverde-Garcia residence on San Pedro St., and the Sarenas residence on the corner of San Pedro and Quirino.
Meron pa ba?
Welcome back Jon!
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 07:46 PM From what I have observed, CDO's Mayor is more active in investment promotion, as they have put business development as top priority. Businesses have gotten more interested to deal with CDO because of the top leader welcoming them. With Ayala Business Park there, it is easier for the rest of the businesses in Manila to follow.
A large multinational IT/consulting company told me that they're not eyeing Davao because of infrastructure issues, such as chokeable traffic arteries in the business districts and the lack of redundant power. They could prefer CDO instead.
The thrust of Ayala Land outside Makati, Alabang, Batangas and Cebu is in low-cost to medium housing (read - targeting OFW money). Their next big thing will be the development of Calatagan in Batangas. Ayala has been a business for over a hundred years and they intend to stay on and therefore it is in their best interest to do land banking. They already own the over one hundred hectares in Dumoy which they purchased from the Inigo (the old Bago Inigo). They have been trying to negotiate (although baka patay na and negotiations) with the Dacudaos over the Lanang Golf and Country Club property. Remember also that Ayala Corp even as early as the 60s already were exposed in Davao (Davao Insular Intercontinental Hotel) and Insular Village.
Going back to IT and Davao - Jason is right about the city's infrastructure needed to support a full-blown IT industry in Davao. Yes, we do have modern telecommunications and maybe the people with the right skills set. But we also need "wired and intelligent" buildings, uninterruptible power supply, school programs that make sure we are able to keep up with the industry's needs, fiscal incentives for investors and we need to promote, pomote, promote.
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 07:52 PM hi jon, musta na.
in relation to the grand old houses, i remember one very old house infront of the usis (then sunstar) that was torn down in 1978-79 i think. sayang kaayo. i thought that there was a building soon after but nawas ra pud.
Hey, Paul
Yup, I remember that, too. If I remember correctly, that used to be the residence of the Gamirs or Guino-os.
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 07:58 PM Welcome back Jon, Paul, and TJ!
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 07:58 PM Welcome back Jon!
Loi! Kumusta na! Didn't really leave, was just lurking :) Na-busy ug gamay.
My son (2nd year HS) plans to go home to Davao this summer break kay mo-volunteer work daw siya. Volunteer work sa rest house sa Samal Island. He is inviting some of his friends and classmates to go with him to Davao. Hala, mag-wala gyud ang mga girls diha sa Davao when they see him and his good looking, electric guitar-playing, tennis-loving buddies.
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 08:04 PM The thrust of Ayala Land outside Makati, Alabang, Batangas and Cebu is in low-cost to medium housing (read - targeting OFW money). Their next big thing will be the development of Calatagan in Batangas. Ayala has been a business for over a hundred years and they intend to stay on and therefore it is in their best interest to do land banking. They already own the over one hundred hectares in Dumoy which they purchased from the Inigo (the old Bago Inigo). They have been trying to negotiate (although baka patay na and negotiations) with the Dacudaos over the Lanang Golf and Country Club property. Remember also that Ayala Corp even as early as the 60s already were exposed in Davao (Davao Insular Intercontinental Hotel) and Insular Village.
Going back to IT and Davao - Jason is right about the city's infrastructure needed to support a full-blown IT industry in Davao. Yes, we do have modern telecommunications and maybe the people with the right skills set. But we also need "wired and intelligent" buildings, uninterruptible power supply, school programs that make sure we are able to keep up with the industry's needs, fiscal incentives for investors and we need to promote, pomote, promote.
If I may add, the Ayalas also own the massive (as in hundreds of hectares) agricultural property accross from where the Davao San Miguel Brewery stands.
Said property is home to some manufacturing facilities and plantations.
paulkrps May 24th, 2006, 08:06 PM salamat sa welcome back loi.
there's a lot of old houses in toril and mintal i think. these were built pre-war. if there's a place in davao ala vigan toril is that place. with konsehal and happy l.a. with us, we can probably recommend on preserving these old houses.
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 08:11 PM salamat sa welcome back loi.
there's a lot of old houses in toril and mintal i think. these were built pre-war. if there's a place in davao ala vigan toril is that place. with konsehal and happy l.a. with us, we can probably recommend on preserving these old houses.
I guess I haven't been much to Toril or Mintal. :) Madami palang pre-war buildings pa sa Toril and Mintal? What about Calinan? Is the Dakudao house in Calinan also pre-war? What about bustero's family? Where is their ancestral home?
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 08:14 PM Loi! Kumusta na! Didn't really leave, was just lurking :) Na-busy ug gamay.
My son (2nd year HS) plans to go home to Davao this summer break kay mo-volunteer work daw siya. Volunteer work sa rest house sa Samal Island. He is inviting some of his friends and classmates to go with him to Davao. Hala, mag-wala gyud ang mga girls diha sa Davao when they see him and his good looking, electric guitar-playing, tennis-loving buddies.
Thanks for the input, re: Davao on Ayala and IT. Nice to know your son makes Davao his vacation destination inspite of his exposure to other equally beautiful cities in other countries and he is going with his gang in tow!
Whew! good for Davao tourism.
OT: BTW, I was surfing the net about Davao and I was least surprised to find this:
April 1996
The website of DCIPC was launched through the hosting of a Davaoeno working in New York in the name of Jon Belisario III with technical assistance from Ernie Tomas Jr and Warlito Vicente Jr.
May your tribe thrive, Jon!
davaoeagle May 24th, 2006, 08:24 PM By Barbara Carla R. Quiero
THE Davao City Government has set aside a total of P8.1 million for the preparations and hosting of the 2nd BIMP-Eaga Boy Scout Urban Jamboree.
City Administrator Wendel E. Avisado said P3.1 million of the allocation is for the refurbishing of the government-owned PTA Grounds and P5 million for contingency plan.
He said the amount will be taken from the funds of the local school board.
The eight-day jamboree, which will be participated by Boy Scouts from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, is slated on May 26 to June 2.
It will be the second international event hosted by the city this year. The first was the successful staging of the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) in January.
"Compared to ATF, for which we have allocated P20 million, it's very small considering the magnitude of the event. It is worth the investment," Avisado said Wednesday.
Avisado said the event will "surely put Davao City in the hearts of the participants."
"It will also help in spreading good news about the city and allow the participants to see that Davao City is a safe place to stay," he said.
"Tourism-wise, we can benefit a lot in terms of further showcasing our good practices. They are so impressed because they don't see people smoking in public places," he said.
He added that hotels in Davao City are already fully-booked with some participants coming from Asian countries already arriving.
Avisado said 2,000 delegates are expected to participate. Strengthen ties
National officials of the Boy Scout of the Philippines said the holding of the 2nd BIMP-Eaga Boy Scout Urban Jamboree in Davao City is expected to strengthen ties among member countries of the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia and the Philippines-East Asean Growth Area.
"The activity will strengthen the ties among these countries, organized by our government of which Mindanao is the central component," Jamboree operations vice-camp chief Dale D. Corvera said during the Club 888 press conference at Marco Polo Daao Hotel Wednesday.
He said Boy Scout councils in these countries are expected to interact and develop closer ties.
"If there is friendship, there is good business relation," Corvera said.
Jamboree administration vice-camp chief Allan D. Zulueta, for his part, said the jamboree will also help develop the four countries.
"There is camaraderie, the four countries will be partners in pursuing economic development," Zulueta said in the same press conference
paulkrps May 24th, 2006, 08:34 PM I guess I haven't been much to Toril or Mintal. :) Madami palang pre-war buildings pa sa Toril and Mintal? What about Calinan? Is the Dakudao house in Calinan also pre-war? What about bustero's family? Where is their ancestral home?
go south or go east and you'll find more. i remember going to gov generoso and past it. there was a spanish era house i saw. i thought weird, it was huge but not grand. the walls were probably made of stone and corals and the only huge one you can see in the long stretch of travel.
re: tourism - we had a video safari for a video brochure for the magbalusta project before. the lantsa travel was the highlight, gov generoso had a very beautiful coast i've seen. the beaches were white all the way to cape san agustin.
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 08:42 PM OT: BTW, I was surfing the net about Davao and I was least surprised to find this:
April 1996
The website of DCIPC was launched through the hosting of a Davaoeno working in New York in the name of Jon Belisario III with technical assistance from Ernie Tomas Jr and Warlito Vicente Jr.
May your tribe thrive, Jon!
The very first Philippine city with a website was - you guessed it - was Davao. I had a website on Davao (without pictures pa gani) as early as 1992. Wala pa ngang commercial internet access sa Pilipinas noon. It's funny because there are quite a few websites on Davao that has copied, word for word, my short spiel on the the history of Davao. You know the term, 'a laboratory for urban guerilla warfare'? I actually coined that term in describing Davao during the "wild" days of yore (Nicaragdao days). That phrase is still in use. This Davao website was featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer in 1993 when one of its writers accidentally caught the website when he was in the States. I created the Davao City Investment Promotion Council's website in 1995 and was officially launched in 1996. Ernie and Bong along with Bobby Arquiza and Sevelyn Tan helped were major forces in DIPC then.
bel1river May 24th, 2006, 08:49 PM go south or go east and you'll find more. i remember going to gov generoso and past it. there was a spanish era house i saw. i thought weird, it was huge but not grand. the walls were probably made of stone and corals and the only huge one you can see in the long stretch of travel.
re: tourism - we had a video safari for a video brochure for the magbalusta project before. the lantsa travel was the highlight, gov generoso had a very beautiful coast i've seen. the beaches were white all the way to cape san agustin.
Paul,
Do you know that I've never (head hung low in shame) been to Davao Oriental? The furthest east I've been in the Davao area is Nabunturan. That's on the eastward route to Mati, right? Bale, sa north shore ng Davao Gulf, right? And to think some of my friends are from Mati - mga Rabat, Palma Gil and Lopez, tsk, tsk, tsk...
paulkrps May 24th, 2006, 08:57 PM Paul,
Do you know that I've never (head hung low in shame) been to Davao Oriental? The furthest east I've been in the Davao area is Nabunturan. That's on the eastward route to Mati, right? Bale, sa north shore ng Davao Gulf, right? And to think some of my friends are from Mati - mga Rabat, Palma Gil and Lopez, tsk, tsk, tsk...
hey jon, the rabats are my kamag-anak. a cousin married a lopez (bunny, son of the former governor).
i forgot to mention something, part of that safari was a trek to the hinterlands of san isidro (the name of the falls or they call it pools escaped my mind this moment, plus some jungle). one thing i noticed was, the ground was a mix of silica-like material. the pools was like a huge stone formed carved like cups with cascading falls. the boulders were huge, this made me wonder was there a volcano somewhere? the pools were like cooled magma or lava.
JoeyIncali May 25th, 2006, 12:38 AM Paul,
Do you know that I've never (head hung low in shame) been to Davao Oriental? The furthest east I've been in the Davao area is Nabunturan. That's on the eastward route to Mati, right? Bale, sa north shore ng Davao Gulf, right? And to think some of my friends are from Mati - mga Rabat, Palma Gil and Lopez, tsk, tsk, tsk...
You missed out. :)
I spend my summers in Compo Valley when my father worked for Valderrama lumber. Inside the Compo Valley were rivers, streams and waterfalls. First waterfall I saw was Bango. Later destroyed by gold panners. I also spent some summers up in Udyungan. Saw plenty of monkeys up there and some Philippine Eagle. Udyungan was about 30 kilometers from the best looking waterfall of all. The Aliwagwag Falls in the Katiil Valley bordering Agusan.
I went back there in 2000. I could not go up Aliwagwag anymore as there are too many Way Sapatos up there now.
I did visit a hot spring resort and a river resort around Compo Valley though.
I heard Sarmiento has tagged Compostela Waterfalls protected, so I did not visit that one.
Spent some Lent in Mati too. Lupon to be exact. My uncle and auntie owned a fishpond out there. I was in heaven there. We ate fish and seafood during the semana santa.
Mati is a secret hideaway to a lot of wealthy Davaenos including the Anggalas and Lopezes. Clean white sand beaches out there. The tide gets strong in the afternoon but the ocean is joy to swim in in the morning. I swam until my back were burnt crisp there. :)
JoeyIncali May 25th, 2006, 12:40 AM hey jon, the rabats are my kamag-anak. a cousin married a lopez (bunny, son of the former governor).
i forgot to mention something, part of that safari was a trek to the hinterlands of san isidro (the name of the falls or they call it pools escaped my mind this moment, plus some jungle). one thing i noticed was, the ground was a mix of silica-like material. the pools was like a huge stone formed carved like cups with cascading falls. the boulders were huge, this made me wonder was there a volcano somewhere? the pools were like cooled magma or lava.
Paul, any relation to the Rabat who played for ADDHS and ADDU basketball team back in the early 80's ?
He was a classmate of mine. He'd be 43-44 now.
Governor Lopez from Mati? I believe Dingi ( little dude, a ADDHS grad in 1980 ) is his son.
paulkrps May 25th, 2006, 01:15 AM Paul, any relation to the Rabat who played for ADDHS and ADDU basketball team back in the early 80's ?
He was a classmate of mine. He'd be 43-44 now.
Governor Lopez from Mati? I believe Dingi ( little dude, a ADDHS grad in 1980 ) is his son.
he is a cousin of my mom and son of paking i guess.
JoeyIncali May 25th, 2006, 01:50 AM he is a cousin of my mom and son of paking i guess.
Paking Lopez?
OK, Dingi was a little feisty little fella. :bash:
Had a Napoleon Syndrome I guess. :jk:
Paul Rabat was a star bball player then.
Same batch as Anthony Poblador and Gerry Ledesma.
Poblador made it to the PBA for a while. Gerry played for a college team in Manila too. He was Bobby Ledesma's nephew. Big tall dude.
junax May 25th, 2006, 02:23 AM Junax,
What do you make of those white forms in Riverfront? Structures ba 'yon? O, standing water (baha) reflecting the sky?
good morning bel1river... the lower right white forms, that's the entire new crocodile park stretch (operational but still undergoing expansion). yung sa center, those are the areas being prepared for locators i guess so. wala namang baha inside the riverfront when i took that shot.
dinabaw May 25th, 2006, 03:35 AM Originally Posted by bel1river
I guess you were trying to describe the old house of the Gutierrezes (mga tisoy). They owned the land where JS Gaisano now stands. The grand old houses that still stand in the city proper, from what I can recall are: Tionko-Gahol residence on Quirino Ave., Belisario residence on JP Laurel Ave (across Gaisano Mall), Oboza residence on Rizal St., Habana residence also on Rizal (although now a mix of restaurants), Lat residence on the corner of Legaspi and Rizal streets.
The grand houses torn down to make way for commercial buildings: Monteverde-Garcia residence on San Pedro St., and the Sarenas residence on the corner of San Pedro and Quirino.
Meron pa ba?
The two houses fronting each other corner of Rizal St. and "crooked road" i think one of the house is owne by a Borgaily?
Tionko house corner Quirino and Tionko Avenues
dinabaw May 25th, 2006, 03:45 AM Hi Paul long time no show !
I went to Genluna ask the owner bout the price for a week of exhibit(tama ba week lang?) and he wants you not me to inquire about it!hehehe duda sa ako! :bash:
Anmyways give you their Email ad next time and als0o I went to a Frame shop called Carpenter and inquired the price for a 3/4" round black frame its 40pesos /linear ft. (excluding clear glass) they have 2 kinds of materials resin and wood but still at the same price.
BTW nagamusta diay sa imo ang tag-iya sa Gen Luna
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