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Ibex

March 13th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Hi guys, my first post here in the Davao thread although I've been reading your posts cum conversations for quite some time now.

I don't get the whole fascination with the commuter train line - especially one above ground - given its cost and the potential low ridership in Davao. A point was raised earlier on how the train lines here in Manila are still being subsidized by the central government despite the massive ridership. Bottom line is, Manila residents are not willing to pay too much for it.

With average purchasing power in Davao lower than it is here (around a third), why don't we go for organized bus routes on the major thoroughfares and have the jeepneys gradually demised.

That would definitely be a cap in the feather for our fair city. Not to mention cost effective and will not ruin the beautiful landscape with grade level (or heaven forbid overhead) tracks.Good insight @IFSSTK, welcome... overhead mas transit system has adverse effect sa mga madadaanan nito.

But kung ito ang itatayo ok pa siguro. Sana wag lang haluan ng pamumulitika ang feasibility studies maybe the project will see the light of day.:cheers:

http://www.bigfloridacountry.com/monorailpics/Monorail08-02-2004%20%281%29.jpg

Wag lang ito... yaiks. Pictures this traversing Davao City...:bash:

http://www.metrography.net/cgi-local/mmg-station/archives/pnr_legazpi.jpg

Kung siya kaya ilagay natin sa ticket booth baka it will make a big difference:lol:

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9944/woodnymphpcad3.jpg

Guys...sa mga matured jan and maraming alam..eheheheh whats the difference between a monorail and light railway transport system? :dunno: i checked the internet pero i need a layman's definition...ehehehe ang kaning MRT and LRT dire sa Metro Manila, can this be considered as monorail? how about the tren sa riles? kanang daghan makaligis dire...eheheheh unsa may difference sa duha? :dunno:

Coz i checked Marubeni Corporation's site...most of their recent transpo projects are monorail daw like the Dubai Monorail System....sa tan-aw ninyo..unsa kahay iconstruct dinha sa Davao? a monorail? or kanang murag MRT dire sa Edsa, or katong tren na naay riles na nagabyahe from manila to bicol? :dunno:

From answers.com
Definition of light rail

The term light rail was devised in 1972 by the U.S. Urban Mass Transit Association (UMTA) to describe new streetcar transformations which were taking place in Europe and the United States. In Germany the term stadtbahn (http://www.answers.com/topic/stadtbahn) was used to describe the concept, and many in the UMTA wanted to adopt the direct translation, which is city rail. However, the UMTA finally adopted the term light rail instead. Light in this context is used in the sense of "intended for light loads and fast movement", rather than referring to physical weight, since the vehicles often weigh more than those on so-called heavy rail (http://www.answers.com/topic/heavy-rail) systems. The investment in infrastructure is also usually lighter than would be found for a heavy rail system.

jogavilz

March 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM

wer dafet?

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3163/roofuh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

pearl farm???

junax

March 13th, 2008, 04:51 PM

parang cp card pala yan wala bang expiration date :D

pero ok yan ha at baka iphase out na yang mga jeeps and habal2 etc,

ok ballpark estimate? lrt from Toril to Lasang w/ out ZTE patong :D

LRT 2 project: 31.42 billion
14-kilometer double track mostly elevated carriageway with eleven (11) stations with a 26 four-car trains.

toril to lasang, about 40 km more or less. do the computation :)

IFSSTK

March 13th, 2008, 04:58 PM

junax

March 13th, 2008, 05:11 PM

^^ an optimistic point of view... after 20 years or so, subsidizing the existing trains will not be that hard if we view davao as a progressive skyscraper city by then. of course there are pros and cons, but i must agree that most of my opinions here only worth 2 cents. still the final say about the feasibility and all that, is in the hands of the investors/LGUs brain heads.

my dream though is a bogota BRT system and erase those jeepneys.

for a public transport, BRT + taxis only is a better scenario than LRT + jeepneys :)

WawaY[625]

March 13th, 2008, 05:35 PM

pero sana yung BRT system ay mukha pa rin jeepney (mala Sarao ha) para pinoy na pinoy pa rin :D

Ibex

March 13th, 2008, 05:36 PM

Junax, I concur with your point on it being free and us Davaoenos getting a free ride but do remember that that only covers the construction costs. After the BOT (or whatever permutation of it) lapses, our taxes will be the one subsidizing it, as is the case with a lot of mass commuter trains in the developing world.

Ibex, the monorail does look good doesn't it, plus - on a per capita basis - it will be greener. In principle, however (just my own), I am against overhead train lines as they destroy the natural vista. I am not keen on losing that, especially on my beautiful hometown. Notice how people in these forums are aghast over spaghetti wires and them destroying what otherwise would have been a great picture. A subway would then be the choice but, then again, that would be a heck of a lot expensive and, as my first point would show, I am against that too.

I think this will be facelifting the cityscape as the one seen in the photo... but im with you on your apprehensions on the sustainability of this project and its effect to Davao's coffers if the project fails.

Anyway on the other hand most of the ambitious projects in any city don't have the approval from all the people all the time. Let's be optimistic nalang siguro if not now maybe in the coming years it will be possible. And I want to see Davao City leading the way in this endeavor. ^^

neyoneyo80

March 13th, 2008, 07:04 PM

high impact projects/infrastructures are a MUST if we want to lure big time investors ;) included also in my wish list (aside from the samal bridge and lrt) are the SRP like project along davao's 50 km coastline and an expressway connecting davao with tagum, digos, mati and perhaps cotabato and gensan. :cheers:

this is Rajah Soliman speaking :lol: pamangking Neyo, matulog ka na!!!! :lol:

Junax, I concur with your point on it being free and us Davaoenos getting a free ride but do remember that that only covers the construction costs. After the BOT (or whatever permutation of it) lapses, our taxes will be the one subsidizing it, as is the case with a lot of mass commuter trains in the developing world.

Ibex, the monorail does look good doesn't it, plus - on a per capita basis - it will be greener. In principle, however (just my own), I am against overhead train lines as they destroy the natural vista. I am not keen on losing that, especially on my beautiful hometown. Notice how people in these forums are aghast over spaghetti wires and them destroying what otherwise would have been a great picture. A subway would then be the choice but, then again, that would be a heck of a lot expensive and, as my first point would show, I am against that too.

davaoeagle

March 13th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Europe, Canada considered as markets for real property
By Joel B. Escovilla Published : 2008-03-13
Mindanao Times

REAL ESTATE developers are looking towards the Europe and Canada as a growing market, which a bit of a departure from four years ago when their main market are the nurses from the United States and entertainers from Japan.

Genoveva Pajes, vice president-internal affairs of the Davao City Association of Real Estate Practitioners, Inc. (Dacarep), said that the Europe, United Kingdom particularly has become a growing market a couple of years now while Filipino immigrants and workers from Canada have also been investing their money on real estate.

“Japan has suffered a slump and the US is still pretty stable,” she said, noting that a number of Filipinas who bought property could be classified as “mail-to-order brides.” Europe, Canada considered as markets for real property.

She said the slowdown of the US economy and the appreciation of the peso against the dollar have not really impacted much on the industry since Davao City has always been considered a buyer’s market with its lower cost of living, peace and order, and better lifestyle.

“And technology has made it very easy for us to reach clients abroad not only the US clients but even the local market,” she said.

In 2003, 70-80 percent of the total P40 million sales of the real property industry in the first quarter came from entertainers from Japan or “Japayukis” and the nurses in the United States.

Warphy Sarande, trustee of the Davao Board of Realtors Foundation, Inc., said that overseas Filipino workers usually get properties from high-end subdivisions of Robinson’s Highlands or Sta. Lucia Realty Developers which can cost between P3,100 to P4,800 per square meters.

Sarande said the outlook for the real estate industry for this year is good since it has been growing steadily every year the past few years. “Hopefully, this will continue because it will really help the city,” he said.

Last year, the Davao City Investments and Promotions Center granted incentives to nine companies engaged in real property development and tourism-related facilities with a total investment of P728 million.

Santos Land Development Corporation, with its project Priscilla Estates Subdivision, accounted for the biggest investment with P300.38 million. Damosa Land, Inc. applied for fiscal incentives for two projects, the Damosa IT Park worth P103.69 million and Microtel Inn and Suites worth P88.69 million.

Benjamin Pajes, Dacarep auditor, said the group has no qualitative data on its existing and potential market but based on experiential data and testimonies from members, the industry in Davao City is growing.

“We couldn’t really quantify but we can deduce that it’s growing because they (clients) have been buying properties,” he said, adding that the group is not really worried about the dollar slump because shelter is a basic need.

davaoeagle

March 13th, 2008, 07:49 PM

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

The Museo Dabawenyo on E. Pichon Street will have its blessing and inauguration Friday following the opening ceremonies of the Araw ng Dabaw celebration at the Quezon Park. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

davaoeagle

March 13th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Friday, March 14, 2008
Mutya coronation up Friday
Sunstar Davao

THE search for the new Dabawenya comes to end Friday night at the CAP Auditorium as the Davao City will crown this year's Mutya ng Dabaw. Pageant starts at 7 p.m.

This year's finalists with their advocacies are Vida Maya Ayala Ko, special assistant to the chair of Eden Nature Park and Resort, with an advocacy on environmental awareness and education for the youth and their participation in community building; Aliah Heitz, a human resource assistant in a call center company, with an advocacy on provision of housing and quality education for orphans; and Mary Jean Lastimosa, a BS Computer Engineering student of the University of Mindanao, with an advocacy on opportunity for education to the less fortunate children and the environment.

Part of the list is Kristabelle Go, a nursing graduate from Ateneo de Davao University, with an advocacy on information dissemination on health, environment and other social issues; and Bridgette Ann Lanzanas, a BS Biology student of the Ateneo de Davao University, with an advocacy on empowerment of abused women, out of school youth and children needing special protection.

The Mutya ng Dabaw will be chosen based on the following criteria: Intelligence (25 percent); Communication Skills (25 percent); Personality (25 percent); Talent (15 percent) and Quality of Proposed Project Design (10 percent).

The winners receive the following prizes, including matching grant from sponsoring foundation/organization: Mutya ng Dabaw -- P100,000, Diwa ng Dabaw -- P70,000, Sinag ng Dabaw -- P50,000, Pag-asa ng Dabaw -- P30,000, and Patnubay ng Dabaw -- P20,000.

As the Mutya ng Dabaw, she will lead the reception team to welcome guests of the city, attend official social and cultural functions of the city, represent the city, when assigned to special events within and outside the city, and perform her proposed community development project within her reign in partnership with an assigned organization of foundation.

The coronation night's program will feature performances from the the Davao City Boys Choir, Kaliwat Theater Collective, Magallanes Elementary School, Housemates and Crossover dancers, and Star of Davao winner Juliet Bahalla.

davaoeagle

March 13th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Friday, March 14, 2008
Pizzaiolo revisited
By Gigie A. Agtay
Sunstar Davao

WE REVISITED one of the best pizza parlors in Davao City -- Pizzaiolo -- upon the invitation of Waterfront Insular's marketing communications officer Brenda Elleen P. Arabe, and discovered new pasta dishes in their menu.

Chef Nick Anderson of the Waterfront group of hotels said they are trying to develop their menu to create more popular pasta dishes that clients can eat anytime of the day.

For pasta lovers, Pizzaiolo's pasta is what dreams are made of. Pizzaiolo now has eight pasta dishes in their menu -- Davaoeño, Al Forno, CHoecken Alfredo, ALio Olio Pepperoncino, Chrimp Ala Pobre, Mushroom Carbonara, Arabiatta, and Tomoto Mozarella, all served with bread sticks and parmesan cheese.

There are times when images speak better than words. Now we'll let the pictures do the talking. This is a guaranteed feast not only for the eyes but also for the palate.

The Pizza Bites and Dips is one of Pizzaiolo's new pizza flavors that you can eat casually with your fingers. Flavors vary by month. For the month of April, the pizza comes with meat dip and the cheese and basil.

"It is an off the record promo, something creative, the way it is presented," Chef Nick says.

"We retain the popular Pizzaiolo's thin crust but we will develop other flavors," he adds.

Pizzaiolo is open before lunch till 11 p.m. For reservations, you may call Waterfront Insular Davao at tel. no. (082) 233-2881.

By the way on Easter Sunday, the Waterfront Insular Hotel offers an Easter egg hunt treat for the kids dubbed "Easter Quest." Children will be in their culinary hats while they hunt for the treasure eggs on March 23 starting 2 p.m.

For only P450 nett, children get to make their own pizza and ice cream concoctions with Waterfront chefs.

davaoeagle

March 13th, 2008, 08:05 PM

Friday, March 14, 2008
SM continues efforts for customer's welfare
Sunstar Davao

IN THE effort to address the special needs of differently-abled clients, SM Supermalls, including SM City Davao, continue their efforts not only to upgrade facilities but also to provide various inputs in handling their concerns.

Recent upgrades include special areas for the use of customers in wheelchairs at SM cinemas. At the differently-abled comfort rooms, bidets are now installed for washing convenience.

A number of public telephones have now been lowered, while shorter water fountains for easier access are now installed. Resting areas and seats at different areas in the malls emphasize priority use for the elderly, pregnant women, and the handicapped.

During the last week of March, employees of SM City and its affiliates and tenants will once again undergo a series of seminars on handling special customers.

This is in coordination with the Parents Mobilization Action Group and the Association of Differently-abled Persons.

In line with these efforts, worthy also of mention is the recent talk of Annabel Stelhi at the SM Mall of Asia. Internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Annabel Stehli talked about her daughter's extraordinary recovery from autism.

Ms Stehli's daughter, Georgiana Thomas, was also around to tell her inspiring story to the audience in the mall's Cinema 6.

The seminar, Recovering from Autism, tackled Ms. Stehli's personal experience and her search to find a solution for Georgiana's condition. Georgiana was diagnosed as severely autistic at the age of three in 1968.

She has completely recovered from autism today, and has her own family. The mother and daughter tandem talked about searching for ways to conquer autism including discovering Auditory Integration Training (AIT) therapy.

They shared the success of AIT on Georgina into becoming what she today, a wife and mother of a 6-year-old, an advocate, and public speaker fluent in nine languages.

The seminar was followed by an interactive discussion wherein the audience had a chance to ask Ms. Stehli and Georgiana questions on autism and related issues.

Parents, students, and other attendees were enlightened and educated as the mother and daughter team gave hope and inspiration about children with special needs.

The Recovering from Autism seminar is one of the many projects of SM Supermalls to assist the physically and mentally challenged and their families. It is a joint effort of SM Supermalls, Autism Society of the Philippines, Autism Pinoy, Philippine Association of Behavioral Analysis (Paba), and STLC.

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:22 PM

“Araw ng Dabaw”, Museo Dabawenyo open today

The 71st Araw ng Dabaw will have its formal opening today, 14 March 2008, Friday, 10:00 AM at the Quezon Park (infront of City Hall).
The ceremonies will commence with a prayer song by the Davao Boys Choir and the UIC Chorale, followed by the Prayers of Harmony by Datu George Mandahay (representing the indigenous tribes), Allem Jamal Munib (representing the Muslim communities) and Reverend Apollo Quiboloy (representing the Christian communities).
71st Araw ng Dabaw co-chair Ed Bangayan will deliver his message of thanks to the supporters and the people behind this year’s celebration.
The program will then segue to the theatrical performances starting with the “DAWOW, DAVUH…DABAW!”, a look back at the history of Davao City, which will be participated by the City Councilors, City Government officials, Mutya ng Dabaw 2008 finalists, Davao Community Band, Kaliwat Theater Collective, Kathara Dance Theater Collective, representatives from the indigenous peoples, Muslim and Christian communities, deputy mayors, , DCNHS SPA students, Magallanes Elementary School, Madayaw Cultural Ensemble, Magallanes Community Dance Group, Davao City Police Anti-Riot Squad, Atty. Kaloy Zarate, Glenn Aque and Kai Durst.
After the showcase of Davao’s history, Dabawenyo artists Popong Landero will lead the singing of “Bahaghari Tayo”, the official anthem of this year’s celebration. This will be followed by the State of Davao Address to be participated by the Hiyas sa Kadayawan along with various personalities from the government and private sectors and the “Binhi sa Kasaysayan Alang Kang Rody” by Palanca awardee Don Pagusara.
City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will then deliver his festival message and the declaration of the opening of the 71st Araw ng Dabaw. After which, the celebration’s theme will be unveiled by Bangayan and 71st Araw ng Dabaw vice-chair and City Councilor Susan Isabel Reta.
As a finale to the ceremonies, 71 balloons will be released by the City Councilors, 71st Araw ng Dabaw Executive Committee and the State of Davao Address representatives, while singing “Tayo’y Dabawenyo”.
After the opening ceremonies, invited guests will then be ushered to a promenade to the Museo Dabawenyo for preview and blessing at 12:00 NN. Mayor Duterte will unveil the museum marker and deliver his message of imploration while Davao City Auxillary Bishop George Remando will lead in the blessing of the building.
This year’s Araw ng Dabaw theme is “Kasaysayan Balikan, Ihanda Kinabukasan”, aptly so as the city pays tribute to the legacies and the best practices of their ancestors as the Dabawenyos today pave the way for a better, more secure and brighter future for the next generation. (ctoo/ircgarcia)

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:29 PM

The search for the new Dabawenya comes to end tonight, March 14, 2008, 7:00 PM at the CAP Auditorium as the Davao City will crown this year’s Mutya ng Dabaw.
This year’s finalists and their respective advocacies are Vida Maya Ayala Ko (special assistant to the chairman of Eden Nature Park and Resort, with an advocacy on environmental awareness and education for the youth and their participation in community building), Aliah Heitz (a human resource assistant in a call center company, with an advocacy on provision of housing and quality education for orphans), Mary Jean Lastimosa (a B.S. Computer Engineering student of the University of Mindanao, with an advocacy on opportunity for education to the less fortunate children and the environment), Kristabelle Go (a nursing graduate from Ateneo de Davao University, with an advocacy on information dissemination on health, environment and other social issues), and Bridgette Ann Lanzanas (a B.S. Biology student of the Ateneo de Davao University, with an advocacy on empowerment of abused women, out of school youth and children needing special protection).
The Mutya ng Dabaw will be chosen based on the following criteria: Intelligence (25%), Communication Skills (25%), Personality (25%), Talent (15%) and Quality of Proposed Project Design (10%). The winners receive the following prizes (plus matching grant from sponsoring foundation/organization): Mutya ng Dabaw - P50,000, Diwa ng Dabaw - P35,000, Sinag ng Dabaw – P25,000, Pag-asa ng Dabaw – P15,000, and Patnubay ng Dabaw – P10,000.

As the Mutya ng Dabaw, she will lead the reception team to welcome guests of the city, attend official social and cultural functions of the city, represent the city, when assigned to special events within and outside the city, and perform her proposed community development project within her reign in partnership with an assigned organization of foundation.
The coronation night’s program will feature performances from the the Davao City Boys Choir, Kaliwat Theater Collective, Magallanes Elementary School, Housemates and Crossover dancers, and Star of Davao winner Juliet Bahala.

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:33 PM

^^^ photo at
http://daug.blogs.friendster.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/mutya2.JPG

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Yano stages grand re-launching tonight

TODAY (Friday), Davaoeño artist Eric Gancio will make his first major step for the grand comeback of his famed 90’s Yano band.
At Matina Town Square starting 8 pm, Eric will start the “official nationwide re-launching” of the band responsible for the hits like Tsinelas and Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo.
“It’s now a full blast (campaign) for the national re-launching (of the band),” Gancio said.
Since late last year, Gancio has been performing under the name Yano, a move that keeps the spirit of the band alive.
He made a soft re-launch of the band’s name last December and staged a series of bar tours to re-introduce his music to the local music lovers.
"(We got) overwhelming response,” Gancio said on his tours in the city’s top night bars that included Jive, Pacific Harbor, Rizal Promenade, and Idol Grills. “Most of the shows were sold-out.”
Gancio said he and his new band members -- John Gador on drums and Omar on bass – will soon be conquering Manila.
“Before the release of the fourth album by April or May, we will be going to Manila (for a series of promotion),” Gancio said.
But Gancio said Yano, under his leadership, will still be based in Davao where he wants to grow old.
He said he hopes to contribute more in the Davao music scene.
“I envision the empowerment of homegrown musicians with their original compositions,” he said.
The Davaoeño Gancio grew up in Davao, but spent years in Manila in the 90’s where he met Dong Abay, the other half of Yano, at the University of the Philippines in 1992.
Gancio and Abay – together as Yano -- became a nationwide phenomenon in 1994 right after the release of the single, Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo. They produced more hits like Tsinelas, Trapo, Kumusta Na, Esem, Iskolar Ng Bayan, Senti, among others.
But the Yano was disbanded after the third album was released in 1997 when Abay quit due to fame-induced pressure.
In 2004, Gancio returned to Davao where he started to perform under his real name.
He released one solo album titled Sa Bandang Huli before deciding to revive Yano. Gancio said the clamors of his Davao-based fans prompted him to give another life to the band.

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Musicbox at SM today

FOUR Davao bands are set to rock Musicbox today (Friday) at the SM City Davao Event Center.
Musicbox is a new show that puts the spotlight on Mindanao's homegrown bands and musicians, the show features a taped performance of the band playing their original works.
The Musicbox at SM will have Davao bands: Foursidedcircle, Grace, Eleven and Diego Maton.
Celebrity Actress Nancy Castiglione will also be making an appearance during the show.
Musicbox show will start at 4.pm.

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:35 PM

ISLA ERA & MOLUCCAS

ISLA ERA and Moluccas will jam with KAMIKAZE on Saturday at Matina Town Square.

daug

March 13th, 2008, 08:48 PM

DAVAO'S ENRIQUE MONTRE BAND PEFORMS IN MAKATI

Davao's Enrique Montre will play tonight
(Friday) at SID SPORTS BAR in Makati City.
The 7-piece all-male band, composed of
new members from Manila & Davaoeno is
headed by Eric Diao, formerly known as
Eric Montre of Kaulo Records.
Enrique Montre is set to release a CD on
May.
The band's RnB song KAY TAMIS is now making a
noise in some radio stations.

tj_brewed

March 13th, 2008, 09:47 PM

^^ the mrt concept po includes prime stations with shops or passages, which could be leased out (to concessionaires)... this is the other source of income po :yes:

for it to earn po, the riding public must adapt a different "riding culture" po.... they must patronize the lrt (by paying a high price for convenience, safety and class -> :lol: katkat ba? )

if they (riding public) have a shoe string budget for transpo, then they must buy a months ticket po than buy a daily ticket....

consider these tariffs:

one way ticket (to all points valid for two hours) Php 100 pesos,

day ticket (to all points valid for a day) Php 300

week ticket (to all points valid for a week) Php 500 pesos,

month ticket (to all points valid for a month) PhP 1,500 pesos...

question: have they tried na po this mrt pricing in manila??? :dunno:

Just for your reference, here is the fare matrix here in Metro Manila for LRT 2 (Megatren) and LRT 3 (MRT/Manila Metro Star)

Line 2 System / Megatren

Php 12.00 -1 to 3 interstations
Php 13.00 - 4 to 6 interstations
Php 14.00 - 7 to 9 interstations
Php 15.00 - 10 interstations

Stored Value Denomination: Php 100.00
Single Journey Ticket: Php12.00 each.
Stored Value Ticket: Php120.00 - Accepted at all MRT Line 2 Stations. Multiple rides. Valid for six (6) months.

Line 3 / Metro Star

^^ from North to Taft Station - 15 pesos only (13 stations)

Mas mahal pa nga ang magjeep dito sa Metro Manila eh. Consider this, a jeepney ride from our place to Araneta Center Cubao costs 18 pesos while an MRT ride would only cost me 12 pesos.

neyoneyo80

March 13th, 2008, 11:08 PM

thanks for the info TJ, I'm* writing on behalf of your kuya Neyo who is now zzzzzzz.... :cheers:

Now I have a clear idea why the LRT and MRT are not earning tsk tsk :ohno: :cheers:

Just for your reference, here is the fare matrix here in Metro Manila for LRT 2 (Megatren) and LRT 3 (MRT/Manila Metro Star)

Line 2 System / Megatren

Php 12.00 -1 to 3 interstations
Php 13.00 - 4 to 6 interstations
Php 14.00 - 7 to 9 interstations
Php 15.00 - 10 interstations

Stored Value Denomination: Php 100.00
Single Journey Ticket: Php12.00 each.
Stored Value Ticket: Php120.00 - Accepted at all MRT Line 2 Stations. Multiple rides. Valid for six (6) months.

Line 3 / Metro Star

^^ from North to Taft Station - 15 pesos only (13 stations)

Mas mahal pa nga ang magjeep dito sa Metro Manila eh. Consider this, a jeepney ride from our place to Araneta Center Cubao costs 18 pesos while an MRT ride would only cost me 12 pesos.

*uncle rajah

bongskie09

March 14th, 2008, 01:37 AM

thanks for the info TJ, I'm* writing on behalf of your kuya Neyo who is now zzzzzzz.... :cheers:

Now I have a clear idea why the LRT and MRT are not earning tsk tsk :ohno: :cheers:

*uncle rajah

Actually sir rajah i believe all lrt/mrt lines are earning big-time. If the gov't would say na lugi, then it's bullsh*t. There are thousands of commuters patronizing this mode of transpo. Halos 24/7 siksikan, specially on LRT 1 and 2. :)

But with regards to Davao getting one, IMO it would take 8-12 years pa siguro before we can be ready to have this kind of transportation.

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 02:59 AM

Seventy one years hence, Davao remains to be Mindanao's crowning glory. :cheers:

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5951/sscdarrydx4ce7.jpg

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 03:06 AM

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 03:17 AM

Allied Bank

Davao - Claro M. Recto
ABC Bldg., C.M. Recto St., Davao City

Davao - Lanang
Km. 7 Lanang, Davao City

Davao - Monteverde
F. Bangoy St. cor. T. Monteverde Avenue, Davao City

Davao - San Pedro
San Pedro St., Davao City

Davao - Agdao
Lapu-Lapu St., Agdao, Davao City

Davao - Sta. Ana
R. Magsaysay Ave., cor. Lizada St., Davao City, Davao

Davao - Toril
Fernandez Bldg., Saavedra St., Toril, Davao City

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 03:31 AM

Tilapable

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Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 03:33 AM

Clean ang Green

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/289/photo229zz0.jpg

Cav74

March 14th, 2008, 03:43 AM

Seventy one years hence, Davao remains to be Mindanao's crowning glory. :cheers:

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5951/sscdarrydx4ce7.jpg

No doubt about it!

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 03:51 AM

^^
Panganhi mo over the weekend kuya cav, daghan sale! :D

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 03:53 AM

White sand beaches (other than Boracay)

By Ed Biado

So it’s Bora year after year. Are you looking for something different? Or something a little similar? To help you find an alternative summer getaway, I’ve compiled a list of beaches that doesn’t compromise your need for immaculate white sand. Your options include a few known destinations that are more commercial and others that are obscure.

1. Cebu has its fair share of white sand beaches. Malapascua is a tiny island at the northeast tip of Cebu. It is relatively new to the international market, but is already garnering worldwide respect as “the new Boracay.” Another Cebuano island with powder white sand is Bantayan. It is a low-key, laid-back resort-island with friendly locals.

2. Puerto Galera is an ideal place to do island-hopping from Luzon or a place to do nothing and everything on pristine white sands and clear, warm water. The most popular beaches for swimming are White Beach and Tamaraw Beach. The former is famed for its Boracay-like vibe. In recent years, it has been chock-full during the peak season.

3. Catanduanes lies in the Pacific Ocean just off Luzon and is one of the Philippines’ major surfing venues. Puraran Beach’s white sand is very appealing, but currents can be overwhelming during the surfing season. There are other white sandy beaches, including Pamangal Beach near San Andres or Igang Beach.

4. Bohol is becoming more popular as the region’s best beach destination, with superb white sand and some world class diving sites, though mostly on the adjacent little island of Panglao. The picturesque Alona Beach is one of them. Meanwhile, the 2-kilometer stretch of Doljo Beach is a more secluded, less developed, shallow water option. It is utterly unspoiled.

5. Siargao Island is a newly discovered island with white sand beaches and surfing waves compared to that of Hawaii. The island is a perfect haven for the sun, sea, and surf buffs. It is a paradise of tropical land with scores of reefs, points and white beaches.

6. Samal Island has almost its entire beach areas covered in white sand. The water is crystal-blue clear throughout the coast. It offers unending fascination with its thick mangroves, coral reefs, rolling hills and rock formations. Vacationers are able to view both the sunrise and sunset from most points; a rarity indeed.

7. Honda Bay in Palawan is characterized by coral reefs breaking crystal-clear water onto empty, fine-white sand beaches. The bay is flanked with many islands like Arreceffi, which houses the plush Dos Palmas Resort. Other accommodation options can be found on other islands. Puerto Princesa is an ideal place to stay. Deserted islands with white sand beaches can be reached by a 30-minute boat ride.

8. Subic, now almost as metropolitan as Manila, is a hub for commerce and tourism. Points of interest include the 18-hole Binictican Golf Course and Clubhouse, bowling and arcade center, a ship wharf past a restricted forested area, firing ranges, fishing grounds and an area for bungee jumping. A white beach also laces its bay.

9. Pangasinan is an Ilocandia province that has at least two pristine white sand beaches. At Hundred Islands, beach bums may rent an island for one’s own privacy to enjoy. Short boat rides take off from the village of Lucap to the Hundred Islands. In Bolinao, white sands are accompanied by coral rock formations along the beaches. It is currently gaining popularity with the city crowd. Most of its resorts are already fully booked for the Holy Week.

10. Camiguin, known for its lanzones festival, offers white-sand beaches and magnificent caves untouched by industrial development. The island lies off the north coast of Mindanao. Aside from its beaches, the frontier also brags of spring resorts and waterfalls. www.manilastandardtoday.com[/QUOTE]

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 03:56 AM

^^
That list should have included Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte... :cheers:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 03:58 AM

Ibex

March 14th, 2008, 04:01 AM

United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)

Bajada
Location: G/F DASI Bldg., J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City
Telephone No: (082) 222-5916/17, (082) 222-5921, (082) 222-5947
Fax No: (082) 222-5896
Email Address: bajada@ucpb.com
No. of ATMs: 1

Magsaysay
Location: UCPB Bldg., R. Magsaysay Ave. cor. Sales St., Davao City
Telephone No: (082) 221-2933 to 35, 226-3605, 226-3950, 227-1894, 227-4941, 227-5708, 300-7022
Fax No: (082) 221-7608
Email Address: magsaysay@ucpb.com
No. of ATMs: 1

Mindanao Area - Retail Lending Office 1
Location: UCPB Bldg., R. Magsaysay Ave., Davao City
Telephone No: (082) 221-9515, 221-2676
Fax No: (082) 300-0335

Mindanao Area Office
Location: UCPB Bldg., R. Magsaysay Ave., Davao City
Telephone No: (082) 226-3945, 224-3158, 221-2696
Fax No: (082) 300-0335

Palma Gil
Location: Cocolife Bldg., C. M. Recto Ave. cor. Palma Gil St., Davao City
Telephone No: (082) 222-0900/01, 222-0903, 221-0732, 222-0777
Fax No: (082) 222-0902
Email Address: palmagil@ucpb.com
No. of ATMs: 1

San Pedro
Location: UCPB Bldg., San Pedro St., Davao City
Telephone No: (082) 221-3227, 226-4195, 226-4196, 226-3865, 221-7577, 300-7026
Fax No: (082) 221-3229
Email Address: sanpedro@ucpb.com
No. of ATMs: 1

Allied Bank

Davao - Claro M. Recto
ABC Bldg., C.M. Recto St., Davao City

Davao - Lanang
Km. 7 Lanang, Davao City

Davao - Monteverde
F. Bangoy St. cor. T. Monteverde Avenue, Davao City

Davao - San Pedro
San Pedro St., Davao City

Davao - Agdao
Lapu-Lapu St., Agdao, Davao City

Davao - Sta. Ana
R. Magsaysay Ave., cor. Lizada St., Davao City, Davao

Davao - Toril
Fernandez Bldg., Saavedra St., Toril, Davao City

RCBC...

DAVAO CITY
Address: RCBC Bldg., cor. C. M. Recto Ave. and Palma Gil St., Davao City
Tel.No.: (082) 222-7900
Fax No.: (082) 221-6034

ILUSTRE
Address: cor. V. Ilustre and San Pedro Sts., Davao City
Tel.No.: (082) 221-4910 to 12; 221-4909; 300-4288 to 89
Fax No.: (082) 300-4288 view map

MINDANAO BRANCHES OPERATIONS CENTER
Address: Davao Recto Business Center
Tel.No.: (082) 222-7909 to 12
Fax No.: (082) 300-9585

NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO AREA OFFICE
Address: Davao Recto Business Center
Tel.No.: (082) 225-3900; 222-7912 to 14
Fax No.: (082) 226-3862

STA. ANA
Address: cor. Monteverde and Sales Sts., Sta. Ana, Davao City
Tel.No.: (082) 221-1794; 221-1950; 221-1288
Fax No.: (082) 221-1795

VICTORIA PLAZA
Address: Victoria Plaza, J. P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
Tel.No.: (082) 221-8580 to 83; 300-8984
Fax No.: (082) 221-8581

Philippine National Bank

AGDAO BRANCH
LA Bldg., Doors 5 & 6, Lapu-Lapu St.
Davao City 8000
Tel. No. (082) 221-7918
Telefax No. (082) 221-7912
E-mail Add. agdao@pnb.com.ph

BAJADA BRANCH
G/F Quibod Building
Cor. J.P. Laurel & A. Loyola Sts.
Davao City, Davao del Sur 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 224-2474
(082) 224-2475
(082) 224-2479
Telefax No. (082) 222-7273
E-mail Add. bajada@pnb.com.ph

BANGOY BRANCH
G/F Amigleo Building
Cor. Bonifacio & C. Bangoy Sts.
Davao City, Davao del Sur 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 221-9538
(082) 221-9539
Telefax No. (082) 221-9540
E-mail Add. bangoy@pnb.com.ph

BANKEROHAN BRANCH
Units 101-102, JLF Parkway Building
Cor. Magallanes & E. Quirino Sts.
Davao City,
Davao del Sur 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 221-8046
(082) 221-8024
Telefax No. (082) 221-8047
E-mail Add. bankerohan@pnb.com.ph

DAVAO BRANCH
C.M. Recto St., Davao City 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 221-2153/2534
(082) 221-6917/6948
(082) 221-7008/7021
(082) 221-7734
(082) 225-0977/3657
(082) 225-3658/2971
(082) 227-6502/8283
(082) 221-3534
(082) 224-4724
Telefax Nos. (082) 221-5776
(082) 226-2541
(082) 226-4623
(082) 224-3507
(082) 221-2344
E-mail Add. davao@pnb.com.ph

MATINA BRANCH
BF Building, McArthur Highway
Cor. Aries St., Matina Crossing
Davao City 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 299-2850/51
Telefax No. (082) 299-2852
E-mail Add. matina@pnb.com.ph

MONTEVERDE BRANCH
Cor. Monteverde & Gov. Sales Sts.
Davao City 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 222-0513 to 15
Telefax No. (082) 222-0515
E-mail Add. monteverde@pnb.com.ph

SASA BRANCH
Pavino Building, Km. 9, National Highway, Sasa, Davao City, Davao del Sur 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 233-0585
(082) 234-8733
Telefax No. (082) 233-0584
E-mail Add. sasa@pnb.com.ph

STA. ANA DAVAO BRANCH
Cor. F. Bangoy & Rosemary Sts.
Davao City 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 221-1850
(082) 226-3145
Telefax No. (082) 221-1851
E-mail Add. staana@pnb.com.ph

TORIL BRANCH
Anecita G. Uy Building, Saavedra St.
Toril, Davao City 8000
Tel. Nos. (082) 291-0029/30
(082) 291-1026
Telefax No. (082) 291-0028
E-mail Add. toril@pnb.com.ph

Chinabank...

Davao - Bajada
Km. 3, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City

Davao - Matina
Km. 4 McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

Davao - Sta. Ana
R. Magsaysay Avenue corner F. Bangoy Street, Sta. Ana District, Davao City

Davao Buhangin
Buhangin Road, Davao City

Davao Recto
CBC Building, C.M. Recto Ave. cor. J. Rizal St. Davao City

Unionbank...

DAVAO - DUTERTE
Duterte St. corner Pelayo St.
Davao City
Branch Manager: ELEANOR NABATAR
(082) 221-3235
(082) 221-6400 Locals 5312, 5311, 5313

DAVAO - RECTO
GF Valgosons Building
C.M. Recto St., Davao City
Branch Manager: GERALDINE BERNARDINO
(082) 221-6489

DAVAO - UNIVERSITY MALL
City Triangle Building
C.M. Recto St. corner Roxas St.
Davao City
Branch Manager: MA EVANGELINE LUMANLAN
(082) 305-1792
(082) 222-2508 FAX
(082) 221-6400 Locals 5331, 5332, 5333, 5334

DAVAO - VICTORIA PLAZA
Victoria Plaza Complex
JP Laurel Avenue., Davao City
Branch Manager: SAMANTHA TENGSON
(082) 221-4776
(082) 221-6400 Locals 5341, 5342, 5343, 5344

^^
That would be interesting Sir Allan. Sino kaya pwede mag conduct ng count ng banks located along the whole stretch of CM Recto Avenue? Si sir ambie pwede. :)

Anyway, eto naman yung BDO...

Davao - Agdao
Davao - Bangoy
Davao - C.M. Recto
Davao - JP Laurel
Davao - Lanang
Davao - Lizada
Davao - Magsaysay
Davao - Monteverde
Davao - Quirino Avenue
Davao - Sta. Ana
Davao - Rizal
Davao - San Pedro
Davao - Toril
SM Davao

How about BPI? Here...

DAVAO NCCC MAGSAYSAY - EXPRESS BANKING CENTER
BPI Building, Magsaysay Avenue
Tel: (082) 221-7778
Fax: (082) 227-9761

DAVAO VICTORIA PLAZA - EXPRESS BANKING CENTER
Victoria Plaza Mall, Ground Floor
Tel: (082) 222-5735
Fax: (082) 222-5735

GAISANO MALL DAVAO - EXPRESS BANKING CENTER
2nd Level Gaisano Mall of Davao, J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
Tel: (082) 224-2470
Fax: (082) 224-2471

BPI EXPRESS DAVAO MAC ARTHUR
Josefina Building, # 109 Mac Arthur Highway, Matina Davao City
Tel: (082) 299-2925
Fax: (082) 299-1987

NCCC DAVAO MALL - EXPRESS BANKING CENTER
NCCC Mall of Davao, Ground Floor
Tel: (082) 298-4779
Fax: (082) 298-4779

SM DAVAO - EXPRESS BANKING CENTER
SM City Davao
Tel: (082) 298-4500
Fax: (082) 298-4600

DAVAO CORPORATE CENTER
CM Recto corner Rizal St., Davao City
Tel: (082) 227-9822 / 227-4942
Fax: (082) 226-3761

DAVAO JP LAUREL
JP Laurel Avenue, cor. Cabaguio St. Davao City
Tel: (082) 224-0707 / 224-0709
Fax: (082) 224-0708

DAVAO LANANG
Davao-Agusan Highway, Lanang Davao City
Tel: (082) 235-1087 / 305-7798
Fax: (082) 235-1087

DAVAO MAIN
Claro M. Recto St., Davao City
Tel: (082) 226-3941 / 227-4619 / 227-3127
Fax: (082) 227-3849

DAVAO MATINA
MGR Bldg., McArthur Hi-way cor Matina Aplaya Rd., Matina Davao City
Tel: (082) 296-0669 / 296-0637/ 296-0643
Fax: (082) 296-0669

DAVAO QUIRINO
Quirino cor. San Pedro Streets, Davao City
Tel: (082) 226-3951 / 222-5736
Fax: (082) 226-3839

DAVAO UYANGUREN
Magsaysay Avenue cor. Bangoy St. Davao City
Tel: (082) 221-8139 / 221-5054 / 221-1606
Fax: (082) 226-3847

DAVAO CITY TRIANGLE - EXPRESS BANKING CENTER
C.M. Recto St., Davao City
Tel: (082) 222-0282
Fax: (082) 222-0282

BPI EXPRESS DAVAO BAJADA
Unit 4 Gutierrez Bldg., J.P. Laurel Ave., Davao City
Tel: (082) 221-3560 / 222-0423
Fax: (082) 221-2015

DAVAO GAISANO SOUTHMALL EBC
Davao JS Gaisano South Mall, Illustre St. cor. Duterte St., Davao City
Tel: (082) 225-0559
Fax: (082) 225-0559

^^ :cheers:

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 04:02 AM

It is almost time to make a new thread nyor ambie. Pag abri nimug thread, wayaw kalimti ang Island sa Samal Island ha? Hehehehehe! :D

Naa tay meet this sunday? Ah kabalo ko nganong dili ninyo gusto mag EB. Kay mana-aw mog Pacquiao bah. :lol:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:04 AM

Davao region tops aquaculture production
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (14 March) -- The Davao Region ranked first in the country's aquaculture production hitting a growth rate of 19 percent last year.

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR XI) regional director George Campeon said in terms of volume, the region yielded about 67,000 metric tons in 2007 as against the 2006's 55,000 MT.

He attributed the growth to more fish cages established in the different parts of the region saying the Island Garden City of Samal has about 16 while Panabo City has 56 units.

He said the 19 percent growth rate is much higher than the average figure in other areas of the country which was between 10 percent to 14 percent.

Fish cages, he said will be a continuing project and for this year they will install in the third quarter 8 units in Pantukan, Compostela Valley.

Campeon said one unit would cost some P350,000 and after five months of operation the operator could get 19 percent on ROI (return of investment).

He said yield in aquaculture production contributed some 35 percent to the country's total production of the fishery sector.

Campeon meanwhile said that with regards the Fisheries Code, they had imposed strict implementation of the code and that BFAR is running after violators.

With the concerted efforts carried out by multi sectoral groups illegal activities were considerably reduced. (PIA) [top]

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080314.htm&no=11&r=R11&y=08&mo=03

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 04:04 AM

^^
Nice one sir allan! So almost all banks in Davao have branches in C.M. Recto Avenue. All except Metrobank? :)

Ibex

March 14th, 2008, 04:10 AM

^^
Nice one sir allan! So almost all banks in Davao have branches in C.M. Recto Avenue. All except Metrobank? :)

Magsaysay man sila nag tayo ng Regional Office...:) Malapit pa rin yun sa claveria ha. :lol:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:11 AM

LRT 2 project: 31.42 billion
14-kilometer double track mostly elevated carriageway with eleven (11) stations with a 26 four-car trains.

toril to lasang, about 40 km more or less. do the computation :)

malaki din pala :)

I think 1 thing good thing or 2 good thngs about building BRT or LRT it will decongest the traffic & in environment aspect will reduce gas emissions tremendously , justifiable ba goys ? atty peng what do you think? :D

Actually sir rajah i believe all lrt/mrt lines are earning big-time. If the gov't would say na lugi, then it's bullsh*t. There are thousands of commuters patronizing this mode of transpo. Halos 24/7 siksikan, specially on LRT 1 and 2. :)

But with regards to Davao getting one, IMO it would take 8-12 years pa siguro before we can be ready to have this kind of transportation.

siguro less than that kasi way back in 2000 LRT was already included in the Davao projects which inlcude the Solid Waste Disposal Program ,Traffic Signalization etc. the mayor is really serious in the LRT project, i remember he even planned to buy 2nd hand carriages from Taiwan .

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 04:13 AM

^^
We should continue our discussions in a new thread. Care to make one? Sir Allan? Nyor Ambie? Ang intro dapat Araw ng Dabaw ang theme. Hehehehe.:lol:

And oh, please do not forget the word Island after Samal. :lol:

Ibex

March 14th, 2008, 04:14 AM

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/294/mutya2mg3.jpg
Sana manalo ang bet ko this evening...^^ May extra tickets pa ba sa front row???:lol::lol::lol:

Ibex

March 14th, 2008, 04:24 AM

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:25 AM

let kuya allan do the honor Davao City and Samal Island :cheers:

please put this in the first post :)

71st Araw ng Dabaw
March 14-16

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photos by: http://tagadabaw.com/about/

Tayo'y Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao
May isang Lungsod na Hinihirang
Sa Likas nyang Kayamanan
Ay walang kapantay

Mga Bundok, Dagat, Lupain
Laging Sagana Sa Pagkain
At Ang Naggagandang tanawin
Kanlungan ng aliw

Mutya Lungsod ng Dabaw
Sa Iyong Paglalakbay
Sa Mithing kaunlaran
Ikaw ay paglilingkuran

Tayo'y Dabawenyo
Matapat At Totoo
Pangarap ay matamo
Kaluwalhatian mo
Lungsod ng Paraiso

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http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7571/subheadpicabouten3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The Mutya Ng Dabaw Beauty Pageant is one of the highlights for the Annual Araw ng Dabaw Celebration.

This event showcases some of the most beautiful women that the city has to offer.

Coronation night will be held on March 14, 2008. 7 PM at the CAP Auditorium.
2008 Mutya Pageant

Historical documents show that on March 16, 1936 Davao was “created” by Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo when he sponsored a bill in Congress making Davao a chartered city. President Manuel L. Quezon signed the said bill into law on October 16, 1936. The formal inauguration on March 1, 1937 was marked by a grand parade in the poblacion.

The idea of celebrating Araw ng Dabaw was conceived by the former Davao City Mayor, Atty. Elias B. Lopez, a native Dabawenyo. The observance, which started in 1968, has continued to the present. Since its inception, it has been celebrated with weeklong festivities from March 10 to 16, except on 1987’s golden anniversary celebration that lasted for almost two weeks.

Today, the Araw ng Dabaw (Davao Day) has evolved into a celebration of the Davaoeños’ oneness. It is a vibrant feast held every March 16 and together with the Kadaywan Festival, ranks as Davao's biggest annual event.

Annual highlights of the celebration include:
"Parada Dabawenyo "
A socio-civic parade along the major streets of Davao.

"Datu Bago Awards"
This award is named after Datu Bago, a local chieftain who tried to repulse Spanish encroachment in Davao.

"Banda Hudyaka"
A band parade along the major streets of Davao.

"Piging sa Dan"
The annual food street festival.

"Kasikas"
Another spectacle along the major city streets.

"Mutya ng Dabaw"
Search for the city's Ambassador of Goodwill.

Other events, such as "Huni" (pop music song writing competition), concerts, arts and culture presentations, various sports competitions are also during the festival.

The celebration of Araw ng Dabaw makes Dabawenyos, natives or by choice, aware of their role in the society they move in that make it a tradition worth cherishing.

http://www.arawngdabaw.com/

junax

March 14th, 2008, 04:26 AM

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71st Araw ng Dabaw
March 14-16

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http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3923/head04sj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

photos by: http://tagadabaw.com/about/

Tayo'y Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao
May isang Lungsod na Hinihirang
Sa Likas nyang Kayamanan
Ay walang kapantay

Mga Bundok, Dagat, Lupain
Laging Sagana Sa Pagkain
At Ang Naggagandang tanawin
Kanlungan ng aliw

Mutya Lungsod ng Dabaw
Sa Iyong Paglalakbay
Sa Mithing kaunlaran
Ikaw ay paglilingkuran

Tayo'y Dabawenyo
Matapat At Totoo
Pangarap ay matamo
Kaluwalhatian mo
Lungsod ng Paraiso

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1995/uheaderyw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7571/subheadpicabouten3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The Mutya Ng Dabaw Beauty Pageant is one of the highlights for the Annual Araw ng Dabaw Celebration.

This event showcases some of the most beautiful women that the city has to offer.

Coronation night will be held on March 14, 2008. 7 PM at the CAP Auditorium.
2008 Mutya Pageant

Historical documents show that on March 16, 1936 Davao was “created” by Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo when he sponsored a bill in Congress making Davao a chartered city. President Manuel L. Quezon signed the said bill into law on October 16, 1936. The formal inauguration on March 1, 1937 was marked by a grand parade in the poblacion.

The idea of celebrating Araw ng Dabaw was conceived by the former Davao City Mayor, Atty. Elias B. Lopez, a native Dabawenyo. The observance, which started in 1968, has continued to the present. Since its inception, it has been celebrated with weeklong festivities from March 10 to 16, except on 1987’s golden anniversary celebration that lasted for almost two weeks.

Today, the Araw ng Dabaw (Davao Day) has evolved into a celebration of the Davaoeños’ oneness. It is a vibrant feast held every March 16 and together with the Kadaywan Festival, ranks as Davao's biggest annual event.

Annual highlights of the celebration include:
"Parada Dabawenyo "
A socio-civic parade along the major streets of Davao.

"Datu Bago Awards"
This award is named after Datu Bago, a local chieftain who tried to repulse Spanish encroachment in Davao.

"Banda Hudyaka"
A band parade along the major streets of Davao.

"Piging sa Dan"
The annual food street festival.

"Kasikas"
Another spectacle along the major city streets.

"Mutya ng Dabaw"
Search for the city's Ambassador of Goodwill.

Other events, such as "Huni" (pop music song writing competition), concerts, arts and culture presentations, various sports competitions are also during the festival.

The celebration of Araw ng Dabaw makes Dabawenyos, natives or by choice, aware of their role in the society they move in that make it a tradition worth cherishing.

Visit Davao City and experience balanced progress that can not be justified with pictures alone...

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from Islands...
http://www.maej.mindanao.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=88&g2_serialNumber=2

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to Highlands..
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the center of commerce...
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astig...
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AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL, no hype no blahs.

What you see is what you get, no pretentions, no exaggerations, no futuristic assumptions.

AWESOMENESS only davao can give. Experience and indulge, ARAW ng DABAW!

peace!
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http://www.arawngdabaw.com/

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:28 AM

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The search for the new Dabawenya comes to end tonight, March 14, 2008, 7:00 PM at the CAP Auditorium as the Davao City will crown this year’s Mutya ng Dabaw.

“Mutya ng Dabaw’ coronation tonight
Posted on March 14, 2008 under Events, Mutya ng Dabaw, News, Tourism
The search for the new Dabawenya comes to end tonight, 14 March 2008, 7:00 PM at the CAP Auditorium as the Davao City will crown this year’s Mutya ng Dabaw.

This year’s finalists and their respective advocacies are Vida Maya Ayala Ko (special assistant to the chairman of Eden Nature Park and Resort, with an advocacy on environmental awareness and education for the youth and their participation in community building), Aliah Heitz (a human resource assistant in a call center company, with an advocacy on provision of housing and quality education for orphans), Mary Jean Lastimosa (a B.S. Computer Engineering student of the University of Mindanao, with an advocacy on opportunity for education to the less fortunate children and the environment), Kristabelle Go (a nursing graduate from Ateneo de Davao University, with an advocacy on information dissemination on health, environment and other social issues), and Bridgette Ann Lanzanas (a B.S. Biology student of the Ateneo de Davao University, with an advocacy on empowerment of abused women, out of school youth and children needing special protection).

The Mutya ng Dabaw will be chosen based on the following criteria: Intelligence (25%), Communication Skills (25%), Personality (25%), Talent (15%) and Quality of Proposed Project Design (10%). The winners receive the following prizes (plus matching grant from sponsoring foundation/organization): Mutya ng Dabaw - PhP 50,000 (PhP 50,000), Diwa ng Dabaw - PhP 35,000 (PhP35,000), Sinag ng Dabaw – PhP 25,000 (PhP 25,000), Pag-asa ng Dabaw – PhP 15,000 (PhP 15,000), and Patnubay ng Dabaw – PhP 10,000 (PhP10,000).

As the Mutya ng Dabaw, she will lead the reception team to welcome guests of the city, attend official social and cultural functions of the city, represent the city, when assigned to special events within and outside the city, and perform her proposed community development project within her reign in partnership with an assigned organization of foundation.

The coronation night’s program will feature performances from the the Davao City Boys Choir, Kaliwat Theater Collective, Magallanes Elementary School, Housemates and Crossover dancers, and Star of Davao winner Juliet Bahalla. (CTOO/ircgarcia)

junax

March 14th, 2008, 04:28 AM

^^ done... let's lock this thread bye bye...

new thread 71

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=594688

:)

junax

March 14th, 2008, 04:35 AM

The ARAW NG DABAW Festival is made up of one-time and continuing events, namely:

Feb. 18
8:00 AM - DACHEA Sportsfestival Opening - City Hall

Feb. 19
1 - 5 pm - DACHEA: Bowling Competition - Dover Mega Lanes

Feb. 22
4 - 7 pm - MUTYA NG DABAW- Selection of 15 Finalists - NCCC Mall

Feb. 25
8 - 5 pm - DACHEA : Dart Competition - Mama Tsina Dart Station, A. Pichon St.

Feb. 26
3 - 7 pm - MUTYA NG DABAW - Talent Showcase - Gaisano Mall

March 1
5 - 7 pm - MUTYA NG DABAW - Press Presentation - Gaisano South Mall
1:30 PM - Munting Mutya ng Dabaw - Selection of 15 Finalists - Mezz of KFC, Gaisano Mall of Davao

March 3
1 pm - 8 pm - MUSIC FEST Screening - SM City Event Centre

March 4
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration: AGDAO - W. Aquino
7 pm - 9 pm - MUTYA NG DABAW - Selection of 5 Finalists - SM City Event Centre

March 5
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration: BAGUIO - Tambobong

March 6
8 - 5 pm- Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : TALOMO - Cat. Grande / Bago Gallera

March 7
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : MARILOG - Buda

March 8
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : CALINAN - Biao Joaquin
3:30 PM - Munting Mutya ng Dabaw - Talent Presentation - Gaisano Mall Atrium
4:00 PM - MUTYA NG DABAW: Project Design Competition - Victoria Plaza
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : PAQUIBATO - Sumimao

March 9
10 am - 8pm - Mr. Dabaw 2008 Body Building Competition - Victoria Plaza Activity Area
3:00 PM - Ms. Teen Philippines International ( Southern and Central Mindano Grand Finals - Gaisano Mall Atrium

March 10
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : BUNAWAN - Lasang
8 - 5 pm - DACHEA: Caterpillar Relay - City Hall Drive
10 am - 9 pm - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City
10 am - 9 pm - Proudly Davao ( showcase of Davao made products) - SM Event Centre

March 11
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : TUGBOK - Sto. Niño
8 - 5 pm - DACHEA: Mario Went To Town - City Hall Drive
10 am - 9 pm - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City

March 12
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : TORIL - Daliao
8 - 5 pm - DACHEA : Sack Race - City Hall Drive
10 am - 9 pm - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City

March 13
8 - 5 pm - Araw ng Dabaw District Celebration : BUHANGIN - Sasa
8 - 5 pm - DACHEA : Egg Relay - City Hall Drive
10 am -9 pm - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City
3:00 pm - Hearts Duet sa DXRD Subshine Radio - 5th Level Entertainment Center (Gaisano South Citimall).
3:00 pm - Mass at AgriTrade Fair - SM City Grounds
4 - 6 pm - " Oldies Duet Grand Finals" - Rizal Park

March 14
8 - 5 pm - DACHEA : Book Relay - City Hall Drive
10:00 AM - ARAW NG DABAW GRAND OPENING - Quezon Park
10:00 AM - Balik Dabaw sa 2012 Launching - Quezon Park
9am - 9pm - 80 % off - NCCC Mall Wide Sale - NCCC Mall, NCCC Main (Magsaysay), NCCC Centerpoint
10 am - 9 pm - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City
12 noon - MUSEO DABAWENYO : Preview - Museo Dabawenyo
2:00 PM - Mr. Davao 2008 - 5th Level Entertainment Center (Gaisano South Citimall).
3:00 PM - Gaisano Mall Show w/ Celebrity Guests - Gaisano Mall Atrium
7:00 PM - MUTYA NG DABAW - Coronation Night - CAP Auditorium
10 am - 12 mn - Gaisano South Citimall Midnight Sale - Gaisano South Citimall

March 14-16
8 - 5 pm - Lex Talionis Fraternitas, Inc : Shooting Competition - Gold Cup Shooting Range, Laud, Maa

March 15
9 am - 12 mn - TABO : Trade Fair and Flea Market - Rizal Park
9 am - 12 mn - 80 % off - NCCC Mall Wide Sale - NCCC Mall
9 am - 12 mn - GMA Network Grand Kapuso Fans Day - Activity Center - NCCC Mall Davao
10 am - 12 mn - Gaisano South Citimall Midnight Sale - Gaisano South Citimall
9 am - 5 pm - PhaREX Mascot appearance - Free doctor's consultation, samples and free items - HB1, NCCC Mall
5:00 pm - Araw ng dabaw Specials w/ Special guest Ms. Gemma Gatdula (White Castle Girl Grand Winner 2007) and Ms. Jodi Sta, Maria.
10 am - 12 mn - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City
7:00 PM - Regional Finals for Miss Teen Philippines International Southern and Central Mindandao - CAP Auditorium,
10 am - 6 pm - KASADYA sa Rizal Park On-Site Performances and Merrymaking - Rizal Park
10 am - 6 pm - KASADYA sa People's Park: Dance & Music Concert Performances featuring Davao Philharmonic Orchestra, Royeca Ballet, SAMADHI, Kathara Dance Theater and Madayaw Dance Ensemble, Sunken Garden Ribbon Cutting, Cartoon Film Showing, Story Telling for Children and Mascot Promenade - People's Park
10 am - 7 pm - BEE DRIFTED - Drift Car Show - Victoria Plaza Parking C
1:30 PM - Munting Mutya ng Dabaw Grand FinalsGaisano Mall Atrium
4pm - Jag Walk Fashion ShowPromo Area, NCCC Dept Store, NCCC Mall
4pm - SM City Davao's Araw ng Dabaw Celebrity Tour - SM Event Centre
7 pm - 9 pm - GARBO SA DABAW : Rizal Park and People's Park featuring Popong Landero, Magallanes ES, Himig, Kaliwat Theater Collective w/ RODY Project
7:00 PM - Datu Bago Conferment Rites - Royal Mandaya Hotel
8:00 PM - PAGCOR Presents Araw ng Dabaw sa Casino

March 16
6:00 AM - MISA PASASALAMAT - San Pedro Cathedral
6:00 AM - Araw ng Davao Fun Run by Sunday Runners Club - SM City Grounds (Starting Point)
8 - 12 pm - PARADA DABAWENYO Magsaysay - Roxas - Ponciano - Bonifacio - Legazpi - San Pedro
10:00 AM - PAGCOR Presents Live Telecast of Pacquiao - Marquez Boxing Match
10 am - 9 pm - 80 % off NCCC Mall Wide Sale - NCCC Mall Davao, NCCC Main Magsaysay, NCCC Center Point
10 am - 9 pm - Araw ng Dabaw Mall Wide Sale - SM City
12:00 PM - DAVAO CHEERS FOR PACQUIAO: Wide Screen Viewing - Quezon Park
1:00 PM - Araw ng Dabaw Charity Bingo - Casino Filipino
4:00 PM - Dream Star Show - 5th Level Entertainment Center (Gaisano South Citimall).
2 pm - 6 pm - BANDA HUDYAKA SHOWDOWN PERFORMANCE
( View Route) - Rizal Park
2 pm - 5 pm - Victoria Plaza Anniversary Show with Globe, Grand Hip Hop Dance CompetitionVictoria Plaza Activity Area
2 pm - 6 pm - 30 Years ng Musikahan at Sayawan featuring: Popong Landero, Rugged Band and Patrick Serras - NCCC Mall Activity Center
3:00 PM - Mini Concert w/ Celebrity Guests - Gaisano Mall Atrium
3:00 PM - Sayaw DavaoeñoNCCC Mall - Activity Center
4:00 PM - Voice Box with the Stars of DavaoNCCC Mall - Activity Center
4:00 PM - SM City Davao's MUSICFEST FinalsSM Event Centre
6:00 PM - Valerie Concepcion, Ronnie Liang, Jodi Sta. Maria and Vhong Navarro - NCCC Mall Activity Center
8:00 PM - PAHALIPAY NI MAYOR CONCERT - Rizal Park

CONTINUING EVENTS
Feb 27 - Mar.17
10 am - 10 pm - Agri - Industrial Trade Fair - SM City
Feb. 28 - Mar. 16 - 5PM -2 AM - Araw ng Dabaw Beer Festival - Torres St.
Mar. 1 - Mar. 30
Mall Hours - Greenhills Manila goes to NCCC Mall - Mall Area, Leasable area, NCCC Mall
Mar. 1 - Mar. 30
Mall Hours - Araw ng Davao Mall Food Festival - NCCC Mall Parking Area
Mar. 17
10 am - 8pm - Karambural Arnis Tournament - Victoria Plaza Activity Area
Mar. 10 - 17
Mall Hours - Araw ng Dabaw Sale (Up to 70 % off on great selections) - Gaisano South Citimall

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:41 AM

71st Araw ng Dabaw
March 14-16

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Piging sa Da'n
Foods galore in the piging sa Da'n, an annual food spectacle along major streets

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Posing at the fruit stand

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Mutya ng Dabaw
The Mutya ng Dabaw 2005 with her Court.

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Distinct Mindanawan Costumes
Classical Mindanawan-inspired costumes are often worn by participants in the Sayawan sa Da'n and the Datu Bago Awards.

nikkixtrm

March 14th, 2008, 04:46 AM

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i'll get one of those! ^_^

nikkixtrm

March 14th, 2008, 04:50 AM

Talikud Island, Davao

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another picture that makes me sad :(

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:55 AM

“Araw ng Dabaw”, Museo Dabawenyo opens tomorrow

Posted on March 13, 2008 under Announcement, Events, News
The 71st Araw ng Dabaw will have its formal opening tomorrow, 14 March 2008, Friday, 10:00 AM at the Quezon Park (infront of City Hall).

The ceremonies will commence with a prayer song by the Davao Boys Choir and the UIC Chorale, followed by the Prayers of Harmony by Datu George Mandahay (representing the indigenous tribes), Allem Jamal Munib (representing the Muslim communities) and Reverend Apollo Quiboloy (representing the Christian communities).

71st Araw ng Dabaw co-chair Ed Bangayan will deliver his message of thanks to the supporters and the people behind this year’s celebration.

The program will then segue to the theatrical performances starting with the “DAWOW, DAVUH…DABAW!”, a look back at the history of Davao City, which will be participated by the City Councilors, City Government officials, Mutya ng Dabaw 2008 finalists, Davao Community Band, Kaliwat Theater Collective, Kathara Dance Theater Collective, representatives from the indigenous peoples, Muslim and Christian communities, deputy mayors, , DCNHS SPA students, Magallanes Elementary School, Madayaw Cultural Ensemble, Magallanes Community Dance Group, Davao City Police Anti-Riot Squad, Atty. Kaloy Zarate, Glenn Aque and Kai Durst.

After the showcase of Davao’s history, Dabawenyo artists Popong Landero will lead the singing of “Bahaghari Tayo”, the official anthem of this year’s celebration. This will be followed by the State of Davao Address to be participated by the Hiyas sa Kadayawan along with various personalities from the government and private sectors and the “Binhi sa Kasaysayan Alang Kang Rody” by Palanca awardee Don Pagusara.

City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will then deliver his festival message and the declaration of the opening of the 71st Araw ng Dabaw. After which, the celebration’s theme will be unveiled by Bangayan and 71st Araw ng Dabaw vice-chair and City Councilor Susan Isabel Reta.

As a finale to the ceremonies, 71 balloons will be released by the City Councilors, 71st Araw ng Dabaw Executive Committee and the State of Davao Address representatives, while singing “Tayo’y Dabawenyo”.

After the opening ceremonies, invited guests will then be ushered to a promenade to the Museo Dabawenyo for preview and blessing at 12:00 NN. Mayor Duterte will unveil the museum marker and deliver his message of imploration while Davao City Auxillary Bishop George Remando will lead in the blessing of the building.

This year’s Araw ng Dabaw theme is “Kasaysayan Balikan, Ihanda Kinabukasan" aptly so as the city pays tribute to the legacies and the best practices of their ancestors as the Dabawenyos today pave the way for a better, more secure and brighter future for the next generation. (CTOO/ircgarcia)

http://arawngdabaw.com/news/?p=22

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 05:11 AM

Thread 71 is a tribute to our beloved cosmopolitan city on its 71st birthday

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dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 05:18 AM

The Creation of Davao City

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Signing of Davao as chartered city

Who should control Davao, the Japanese or Filipinos?

This may sound a silly question today, but this was the hottest issue that raged in Davao in the 1930’s that eventually led to the creation of Davao City.

During this period, the then undivided province of Davao, which had a capital town with the same name, was the biggest producer of abaca in the world. Abaca as well as coconut plantations sprawled all over Davao Gulf, with the Japanese practically controlling the entire industry.

Despite laws restricting foreign ownership of land, the Japanese managed to become the largest plantation owners in Davao. They were able to achieve this by using dummies to buy land for them, by marrying local women, particularly with datu lineage, and by renting land from local landowners.

By the 1930’s, Davao was completely under the control of the Japanese. Their economic clout made them politically influential. They had their own schools, hospitals and road networks. The biggest concentration of the Japanese was in Guianga Municipal District, centered around Mintal. Their population continued to grow, reaching 17, 900 by 1939.

As Japan was a growing world power, having defeated Russia in 1904 and annexed Korea in 1910 and Manchuria in 1931, fears were raised as to the real intentions of the Japanese in the country. During the 1934 Constitutional Convention, Davao delegate Pantaleon Pelayo Sr. denounced the control of Davao by the Japanese and their unlimited acquisition of land. The presence of the Japanese in Davao had now become a national problem.

On March 16, 1936 Davao Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo filed Bill No. 609 or Commonwealth Act No. 51, An Act Creating the City of Davao. The City of Davao was to be formed by combining the capital town of Davao and the municipal district of Guianga. This made Davao City the largest city in the world with a territory of 2,244 square kilometers or 244,400 hectares.

As the creation of Davao City was intended to break the control of the Japanese, the Act stipulated that its officials would be appointed by the President of the Philippines, instead of being elected. It was believed that in elections, Japanese-supported candidates would win, thus entrenching Japanese power in Davao.

On October 16, 1936, the bill was signed into law by President Manuel L. Quezon. The following year, on March, 1937, Executive Proclamation No. 132 was issued that formally organized the City of Davao.

It was during the term of Mayor Elias B. Lopez that the celebration of the foundation of City of Davao was made a week-long celebration that culminated on March 16.

Today, Davao City is the most progressive city in Mindanao and is considered the most livable city in the country. Foreign investors and visitors are all welcome, but the city is under the firm control of Filipinos as its founding fathers had intended.

Macario D. Tiu
Author of Davao: Reconstructing History from Text and Memory
Winner, National Book Award 2005

davaoeagle

March 14th, 2008, 05:34 AM

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Congrats to us GOYS, Happy 71st Araw ng Dabaw Celebration!! :cheers:

Thanks Junax for the well-thought out opening salvo...:okay:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 05:37 AM

71st ARAW NG DABAW
for everyone

We will be celebrating the 71st Araw ng Dabaw. the theme of the celebration this year is " Kasaysayan Balikan, Ihanda Kinabukasan". Truly, we should take pride in our history and heritage, our collective memory as a people binds and moves us onwards. This is the reason why we dance, sing and feast in honor of the great past and those who have come before us....

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American soldiers marchng in Davao's San Pedro Street

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Old Davao

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Signing of Davao as chartered city

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Old Davao ( i think this is Sta. Ana pier)

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Old Davao( this is the old City Hall?)

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Davao aerial

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Japanese Landmark( a testimony that Davao once called " Davaokuo")

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Old Davao map ( it was multiply divided , i think it was divided then from it's ethnic domain )

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davaoeagle

March 14th, 2008, 05:37 AM

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 07:29 AM

Kasaysayan Balikan Ihanda Kinabukasan!

Dear fellow Dabawenyos:

It is my honor to lead the 1.5 million multi-cultural and diverse peoples of Davao in this year’s 71st Araw ng Dabaw celebration.

We are celebrating this year by looking back to our past and learning from it in order to better prepare for a more secure and brighter future for our children and grandchildren. Thus, the theme, “Kasaysayan Balikan, Ihanda Kinabukasan!”

Please join me in our grand opening on March 14th at City Hall for a historical vignette performance by our outstanding artists and the State of Davao Address collectively and creatively presented by the different sectors of our city. Afterwards we will promenade to our very own Museo Dabawenyo, which we will unveil for the first time since we restored our old Court of First Instance Building.

We are making an important change in the selection of our Mutya ng Dabaw 2008 which now emphasizes the Dabawenya’s outstanding achievements in service to the development of her community. Because in Davao we believe that all our women are beautiful in their diversity, but our Mutya must also embody the pioneering Dabawenya spirit that sets our women apart from the rest. This is our salute to the Dabawenya on International Women’s Month.

Our new People’s Park will showcase the best of our arts and culture performed by the new generation of Dabawenyos while Rizal Park will have a flea market reminiscent of the tabô of the old days where communities exchange goods and services.

We will honor three outstanding Dabawenyos and one Dabawenya on March 15th by conferring upon them the prestigious Datu Bago Award and on the morning of March 16th we will all proudly march in our annual socio-civic parade to show our unity in diversity. As an added attraction, giant screens at Quezon Park and Almendras Gym will beam the Pacquiao-Marquez fight because Manny Pacquiao is an adopted son of Davao.

Let us show our world-renowned Dabawenyo spirit and celebrate the fact that we live in the city with the best water and the best life. Mabuhay!

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/column.php?id=3456

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 09:29 AM

Fresh from the IT Committee hearing of the City Council...

Another IT building will be constructed behind The Venue to house Sutherland.

Oha oha! Now who is the IT Center of Mindanao? Ayos!

Cav74

March 14th, 2008, 09:49 AM

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Sana manalo ang bet ko this evening...^^ May extra tickets pa ba sa front row???:lol::lol::lol:
wooaah ganda talaga ng mga dabawenya!

Peng Hok

March 14th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Sir cav, luma na ito na thread. This will be closed in a while. May thread 71 na tayo. Doon sa Davao City and Samal Island. Wag doon sa Davao City and Samal kasi mali yun na thread. :)

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Cav74

March 14th, 2008, 10:00 AM

oo nga^^

Cav74

March 14th, 2008, 10:02 AM

^^Now thats a good birthday gift sa 71st birthday ng city:cheers:

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 10:39 AM

Fresh from the IT Committee hearing of the City Council...

Another IT building will be constructed behind The Venue to house Sutherland.

Oha oha! Now who is the IT Center of Mindanao? Ayos!

That's a great news! Everyone in the Philippines knows that when we talk about IT in Mindanao....Davao City is the IT Hub of the island. :okay: This upcoming IT Building would further give us an edge! :okay:

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 11:06 AM

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neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 11:21 AM

^^ kuya TJ, how old are the pictures... ang ganda po ng shots....

Fresh from the IT Committee hearing of the City Council...

Another IT building will be constructed behind The Venue to house Sutherland.

Oha oha! Now who is the IT Center of Mindanao? Ayos!

no doubt about that..... it's the one up north..... :lol:
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:jk:

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Actually sir rajah i believe all lrt/mrt lines are earning big-time. If the gov't would say na lugi, then it's bullsh*t. There are thousands of commuters patronizing this mode of transpo. Halos 24/7 siksikan, specially on LRT 1 and 2. :)

But with regards to Davao getting one, IMO it would take 8-12 years pa siguro before we can be ready to have this kind of transportation.

umalis na po si uncle rajah... i will just answer on his behalf.... :lol:

i think someone posted here that they're not earning... that's why uncle rajah posted that comment po above :cheers:

pls lock this po kuya sinjin ..... :) thread 71 has already been opened po.... :cheers:

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tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 12:02 PM

^^ Taken during the Kadayawan Festival 2007. Kabatch to nung Davao Museum pic ko which u posted sa previous thread din. :okay:

jogavilz

March 14th, 2008, 12:16 PM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/14.jpg

sana parang ganito ang skyline ng davao 10-20 years from now with samal-davao bridge.

anakngpasig

March 14th, 2008, 12:51 PM

my sis was there last week
very nice daw ang davao

Christendom

March 14th, 2008, 12:52 PM

wer dafet?

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3163/roofuh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

airconditioned pa ba'to?...kasi malamig na bastat all bamboo made na ang kubo/cottage lalo na't nasa seaside ang location nya

bongskie09

March 14th, 2008, 01:19 PM

weeeee sakto talaga 71st thread!!!

Happy 71st Araw ng Dabaw to all ^^

bongskie09

March 14th, 2008, 01:20 PM

^^
Nice one sir allan! So almost all banks in Davao have branches in C.M. Recto Avenue. All except Metrobank? :)

^^ I remember reading a 1997 edition yata na Guiness Book where CM Recto Avenue in DC held the title as having the most number of banks. Dunno if it is until now.

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 01:31 PM

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/76524067yqjQpI3hIMG_0567.jpg

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 01:31 PM

http://k43.pbase.com/o6/07/56007/1/76524082.Au0tWtfA.IMG_0598.jpg

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 01:33 PM

http://k53.pbase.com/o6/07/56007/1/76524400.ezlhKaAK.IMG_0678.jpg

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 01:36 PM

http://k43.pbase.com/o6/07/56007/1/76524082.Au0tWtfA.IMG_0598.jpg

Beautiful! san to?

By the way, there's a Davao Yearbook being sold pala by Sunstar!

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 01:36 PM

http://i.pbase.com/g6/07/56007/3/76524398.4VK9DaFB.jpg

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 01:38 PM

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/untitled-3.jpg

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 01:53 PM

SUNKEN PICNIC TABLES @the malipano island

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/29816097IMG_2096.jpg

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 02:04 PM

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/28439/2666372310068377371S500x500Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2666372310068377371ntDcXM)

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 02:09 PM

[QUOTE=tj_brewed;19029666]Beautiful! san to?

sa BLUE WATERS RESORT, SAMAL yan xa bai teej

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 02:11 PM

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/76524078WrxdcLil.jpg

nice sand! toink

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 02:14 PM

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/11044/2228421560090697965S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2228421560090697965NxwDve)

@the barcelo pearl farm! whew!

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 02:16 PM

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/26444/2349117350090697965S600x600Q85.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2349117350090697965AENkTO)

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Chinese Arch yeeheey hayag ni pag gabii:banana:

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/8976/reco0292uh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8660/reco0293pg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 02:27 PM

^^ wow! tapos na po to? coool!

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 02:29 PM

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2194/reco0290yp2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Phoenix

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2425/reco0285lp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Legaspi

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2008, 02:32 PM

sana lagyan ng DAVAO'S CHINATOWN. TAPOS ANG GAMITIN IS YUNG DIGITAL LED THINGY. ambot unsay tawag ana. hahaha

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 02:45 PM

aka ex-ROC Consular office and ex-Indon Consulate po ito... :cheers:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2425/reco0285lp9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Legaspi

DexterTexter

March 14th, 2008, 02:45 PM

Congrats SSC-DAVAO
on our
71st Thread!

Here's greeting everyone a
Happy 71st ARAW ng DABAW!
:banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Inside Museo Dabawenyo
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7973/reco0315lx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3254/reco0304dj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5069/reco0296aq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

DexterTexter

March 14th, 2008, 02:49 PM

my sis was there last week
very nice daw ang davao

You betcha, @anakngpasig! You can check our city out yourself, too. :cheers:

DexterTexter

March 14th, 2008, 02:50 PM

WOW! Open na pala ang Museo Dabawenyo @Sir Ambs!?!?! Kelan lang??? Weeeeee!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Inside Museo Dabawenyo
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7973/reco0315lx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3254/reco0304dj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5069/reco0296aq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 03:02 PM

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7646/reco0305em5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6581/reco0297vq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Maguindanoan armour

Old photos

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5020/reco0302ru3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
city hall circa 1930

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4725/reco0303ox7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Regional Trial Court

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 03:03 PM

^^ can anyone take a picture of the facade, thanks po in advance.... :wave:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 03:07 PM

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6876/reco0309le7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
jap-fil students in a japanese school @ Mintal

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1271/reco0310yi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
japanese businessmen in Davao

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6007/reco0308hn1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4102/reco0311ex5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Aberique is Tagum as described in the label

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 03:08 PM

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6648/reco0314lv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/75/reco0301hm9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
USIS(United States Information Agency) circa 1970

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5706/reco0312gx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
descendants of Datu Bago

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4453/reco0313sm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Governor Generoso at center

jhunix

March 14th, 2008, 03:36 PM

you can watch the news about LRT in Tv Patrol Davao..

http://now.abs-cbn.com//index-tvpreg.aspx

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 03:37 PM

aka ex-ROC Consular office and ex-Indon Consulate po ito... :cheers:

kala ko yung sa tapat ng Sta. Ana Church yung consulate ng ROC ?

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 03:57 PM

you can watch the news about LRT in Tv Patrol Davao..

http://now.abs-cbn.com//index-tvpreg.aspx

have u tried watching it? wala lagi koy maview?

nick4ubaby

March 14th, 2008, 03:58 PM

^^ I remember reading a 1997 edition yata na Guiness Book where CM Recto Avenue in DC held the title as having the most number of banks. Dunno if it is until now.

claveria st.
nsa readers digest 1997 pud yata to..

^^
Nice one sir allan! So almost all banks in Davao have branches in C.M. Recto Avenue. All except Metrobank? :)
actually capt hok in our treasury database ang metrobank-roxas branch(2pad sa marco polo) kay metrobank-CM RECTO ang nka register, gkan mismo ang list sa metrobank main. wa ko nag buot-buot wee..

wow murag christmas!! happy araw ng dabaw sa tanan.. ^__^

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:00 PM

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8071/poponglanderoic4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Popong Landero

dinabaw

March 14th, 2008, 04:06 PM

^^ don't worry nikks it's just a month away :),

anyway i already miss Camp Sabros ....

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2147/diningareaow6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3541/cottageofcampsabrosgg6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3924/edwinontheziplinerb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4083/twopeakssunset2lb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

jhunix

March 14th, 2008, 04:11 PM

have u tried watching it? wala lagi koy maview?

yup..choose mo davao. then click low, yung latest news ang pillin mo. mag play na siya sa windows media player.

KulasKusgan

March 14th, 2008, 05:08 PM

[center]http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6876/reco0309le7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
jap-fil students in a japanese school @ Mintal

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1271/reco0310yi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
japanese businessmen in Davao

my uncle, a member of davao historical society, is a japanese decendant and datu bago awardee few years ago kasabay si margie moran.

KulasKusgan

March 14th, 2008, 05:09 PM

you can watch the news about LRT in Tv Patrol Davao..

http://now.abs-cbn.com//index-tvpreg.aspx

thanks for the link. naa sa march 13.

KulasKusgan

March 14th, 2008, 05:25 PM

MABUHAY ARAW NG DABAW!!!

Tayo'y Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao
May isang Lungsod na Hinihirang
Sa Likas nyang Kayamanan
Ay walang kapantay

Mga Bundok, Dagat, Lupain
Laging Sagana Sa Pagkain
At Ang Naggagandang tanawin
Kanlungan ng aliw

Mutya Lungsod ng Dabaw
Sa Iyong Paglalakbay
Sa Mithing kaunlaran
Ikaw ay paglilingkuran

Tayo'y Dabawenyo
Matapat At Totoo
Pangarap ay matamo
Kaluwalhatian mo
Lungsod ng Paraiso

Our official city hymn. I hope patuloy pa rin ang pagkanta nyan sa mga schools.

BTW, can our city councilors pass an ordinance declaring our city symbols...

like

City Fruit: Durian
Flower: Waling-waling
Bird: Philippine Eagle

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 05:51 PM

kala ko yung sa tapat ng Sta. Ana Church yung consulate ng ROC ?

doon din po, accdg. to uncle paul, but that was before they moved daw po to legaspi (which was then near don king and mad max :lol: )

oradude23

March 14th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Europeans still keen on investing in Mindanao
The Philippines is still within the investment map of European investors, particularly Mindanao.

In a statement, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said it will meet with the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. to discuss business opportunities.

"We believe there are partnerships that can be made in Mindanao and the Davao City Chamber represents the biggest business grouping over there," said Henry Schumacher, ECCP executive vice-president.

Mr. Schumacher said the ECCP will also hold discussions with the Cagayan De Oro Chamber of Commerce and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Davao chamber has 310 corporate and individual members involved in agriculture, construction, design, finance, health, information technology, real estate, tourism, and the utilities industries.

The European business group has about 700 member companies, of which only 10 have business operations in Mindanao.

Total investments in the Davao Region last year reached P9.18 billion, up 44% from commitments made in 2006. Foreign direct investments were also up by 144% to P45.7 million.

Davao City has also seen an increased arrival of expatriates, ECCP said. Established in 1968, the Davao City Chamber has helped provide members with channels for investment opportunities and a marketing service facility.

daug

March 14th, 2008, 06:04 PM

MUTYA NG DABAW IS FILIPINA-ARABIAN

Just came from CAP to cover the Mutya.
Filipina-Arabian Mary Jean Lastimosa won the crown.
She is the first Mutya ng Dabaw who was not born and raised in Davao.
profile..
http://mutyangdabaw.com/site/?p=13

more bukas... grrrrrrrr

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 08:43 PM

parang Davao po, di ba po? net find :)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/aha1.jpg

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 08:46 PM

another netfind po.... sino po kaya ang may-arin nito po :)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/Image485.jpg

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 09:49 PM

(netfind) for tito paul po ito :lol:

Davao City Hall (a stone throw away from San Pedro Church)

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/22/orig/5/dvosfsf%20s23%2023.JPG?et=o7DGTupP3yx348kNAG5PZw&nmid=83432565

Old Caraga Church ( medyo cubistic ang design :lol: )

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/22/600x600/6/dvo%2022444323223.JPG?et=qyzRr5qY3ZAx%2BYV0zRec2w&nmid=83432565

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 11:20 PM

Windows to Davao's Soul

From museums to historical markers to works of arts and ethnic fashion, Davao has them. They are more than mementos and souvenirs - they usher the visitor to a glorious past.

By Cheryll D. Fiel
davaoatoday.com

DAVAO CITY - This city has a number of places where every traveler can get the chance to better understand and appreciate it. And we're not just talking about museums.

Somewhere in the city's unmarked streets, inside the homes of many old families and the abodes of indigenous tribes of the vast lands here, lie the repositories of Davao's soul that are waiting to be discovered.

Many say Davao City is in itself a large ethnographic museum where the caretaking of these muses and gods and ghosts of its past is not relegated to institutions alone. There could be a lot more of these places of discovery, as there are more than a dozen ethno-linguistic tribes in the vast Lumad lands of this region.

But a good place to start are the city's museums.

The Davao Museum. For a quick getting-to-know-the-city tour, nothing beats the Davao Museum.

It has approximately 400 artifacts, some of which are acquisitions of the Davao Museum Foundation through donations while some are on loan from patrons.

This three-decade-old museum, built on a lot donated by Enrique Zobel and Jaime Zobel Ayala, has three galleries. An entrance ticket costs $2.

On the ground floor are two galleries. Gallery 1 would take you back to 19th-century and early 20th-century Davao. Mounted here are old photographs of Davao's landmarks, and excerpts from the documentations of Davao historians Ernesto Corcino and Macario Tiu.

Among the pictures are that of the Old City Hall building, which stood where the present City Hall is, the old capitol building, where the present City Council stands, and the old San Pedro Street, where shops abound then as now.

Claveria Street, now named Claro M. Recto Street, is shown in a picture as the leisure destination with Ideal Theater in the early 1900s (who can take a picture of this!?? ) and the Puericulture Center of the Davao Women's Club, which used to be the grand ballroom in those times.

There is a picture of the old San Pedro Church, which was made of wood in the mid-1900s.

Here, you will also learn that the site of the new Central Bank used to be the Provincial Court and Jailhouse in the 1960s, and that the present site of the Philippine National Bank on Recto Street used to be a bustling three-storey (three lang pala :lol: , did they destroy the building or is it the same old building sa kanto????) commercial building named after Rafael and Jose Awad, a Lebanese merchant who came to Davao City sometime in 1892 and was the first to hire Japanese workers for his abaca plantation.

The second floor of the museum houses the ethnographic gallery where a colorful showcase of authentic indigenous garbs and accessories, musical instruments, farm implements, weaponry, burial jars, textiles and their arts and crafts are found.

The Japanese Museum. Here can still be found remnants of what used to be a Japanese controlled settlement in the early decades of the 20th century, as well as historical accounts of the community that once existed. Among these are the tools that the Japanese used in the early abaca plantations of the city, including old currencies and publications. It is located in Calinan District.

The Mindanao Folk Arts Museum. It houses a rich collection of artifacts from Moro communities. It is inside the Philippine Women's College campus in Juna Subdivision, Matina, one of the earliest schools in Davao pioneered by the daughter of General Paulino Santos, Rosa Santos Munda. General Paulino Santos is one of those tasked by pre-war President Manuel L. Quezon to open up new lands in Mindanao for settlers from Luzon.

The Davao Historical Society Museum. Here can be found collections on the subjects of dogged documentation made by members of Davao's Historical Society. It is located inside the Magsaysay Park :dunno: .

Along busy road intersections and bridges in the city can be found markers. These are either statues or sculptures that are worth a stop. meron ba???

The Battle Memorial. The place may be a bustling elementary school now (Mintal Elementary School in Tugbok District) but this place is where the longest battle was fought between American and Japanese troops during the Second World War.

Mintal Historical Marker. This is in memory of a Japanese soldier named Colonel Yamada who is said to have defended Mintal District during the war.

Fort of Datu Bago. The unmarked junction of Washington Street and Quimpo Boulevard is a stronghold of a legendary Muslim hero, Datu Bago, who ruled the early settlements along Davao River when it was yet called Tagloc River.

Memorial to a Brave Son. Passersby may hardly notice the marker on the bridge but in this site died a man who defended with his life the territory from Japanese invaders during the Second World War: Governor Armando Generoso. The bridge would later be named after him, in recognition of his gallantry.

Osmeña Park. This may be the perfect place for a leisurely Sunday for Davaoeños nowadays. But this is the site of the settlement of early Davaoeños.

Camp Domingo Leonor. Still referred to as the "barracks" where the Davao City Police Office are headquartered, this served as quarters for Spanish and later American soldiers.

City Hall of Davao. The site is where the former municipal building, constructed in 1926, used to be.

Oyanguren Landing Site. The landing site of Don Jose Oyanguren y Cruz Guipuzcoa, the Spanish conqueror who later became the governor of Davao.

Old Japanese houses. These are Japanese homes, warehouses and abaca processing and drying plants before and during World War II. They can be found in Mintal, Tugbok and Toril districts.

Talomo beach. Some 200 meters from the shore of this public beach frequented by Davaoeños is said to be a 10-kilometer graveyard of a sunken warship during the Second World War. It is in Talomo District.

San Pedro Cathedral. Said to be one of the oldest church in Mindanao, built in 1847. The old altar is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral.

The presence of various places of worship in the city very much describes the cosmopolitan character of the city.

Lon Wa Buddhist Temple. The tranquil environment of candles and trees with an imposing statue of the Buddha and his life depicted in wood carving is said to be the biggest Buddhist Temple in Mindanao. It is found along Cabaguio Avenue.

Mindanao Taoist Temple. Located along Cabaguio Avenue, this temple houses icons of the Taoist religion.

Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine. This is the pilgrimage site for Japanese war veterans and their kin in August, the month of the "Ubon Yasumi," or Japan's version of All Souls' Day.

Mosques. These places of worships among the Moro people in Davao can be found in Bankerohan, Quezon Boulevard, Panacan, Quimpo Boulevard, among others.

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague. Located in Shrine Hill in Matina.

Davao City also has many portals and corridors for the arts. Aside from the established places of artistic showcase -- such as the one inside the Ford Academy of the Arts where the ghost of the touted father of modernism in the Philippine art, Victor Edades, dwells -- there are quite a number of workshops here. Among these are the workshop of Kublai Milan in Ponce Gallery, inside Doña Vicenta Subdivision; and Secuya's in Juna Subdivision, Matina District.

In Davao City, bars and restaurants use the artistic ethnic ambiance, with pieces on their walls and interiors. Malls, hotels and entertainment arcades also have space for art exhibits.

If you are also scouting for vintage as well as contemporary works of arts and crafts, among the places that you can go to are the Gen Luna Gallery along corner General Luna and Ilustre streets, and Nieva's Art and Crafts, one of Davao's premier handicraft stores located at Felbert's Bldg., Km. 7 in Lanang District.

The Aldevinco Shopping Center, an oft-recommended destination for a tourist looking for souvenirs in the city, is an arts and crafts gallery of its own.

In these places, a visitor may also find souvenir crafts of colorful ethnic patterns, house ornaments and accessories, musical instruments and even fashion accessories. (By the way, ethnic fashion -- those dangling earrings, bracelets, necklaces and anklets of beads and brass -- is an all-time fashion favorite in Davao.

If you are planning to explore Davao, be sure to include any of these spots in your itinerary. (Cheryll D. Fiel/davaoatoday.com)

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2008, 11:23 PM

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 11:46 PM

^^ Thiz is Azure Resort Condominium located on the Gold Coast of Limao, Island Garden City of Samal. We already have a thread for this project in our Projects Thread. You can also refer to my website, NeoDavao, for some info. Here's the link for more info and pix:

http://neodavao.wordpress.com/2007/08/09/condominium-living-in-davao-projects-to-watch-out-for/

tj_brewed

March 14th, 2008, 11:48 PM

parang Davao po, di ba po? net find :)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/aha1.jpg

This is an edited pic of Davao. Marco Polo and Ateneo de Davao can easily be spotted even by untrained eyes. :okay:

Il Tenore

March 15th, 2008, 12:10 AM

my sis was there last week
very nice daw ang davao
you can visit davao anytime... handa naman kami..hehe!
^^ I remember reading a 1997 edition yata na Guiness Book where CM Recto Avenue in DC held the title as having the most number of banks. Dunno if it is until now.
true? wala koy kalibutan ani dah! hehe! I hope mao lang gihapon...
Chinese Arch yeeheey hayag ni pag gabii:banana:

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/8976/reco0292uh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8660/reco0293pg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

asa ang pics?
Inside Museo Dabawenyo
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/7973/reco0315lx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3254/reco0304dj3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5069/reco0296aq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

free ang entrance di ba? sulod ko unya! hehe!
parang Davao po, di ba po? net find :)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/aha1.jpg
nice! sa davao ni....10 years from now...

xzibit31

March 15th, 2008, 12:56 AM

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Happy Araw ng Dabaw!!!

Wow! Mallwide sale sa lahat ng malls dito sa Davao! Galit galit muna sa pera! Weeeeeeeeeeeee! SPLURGE!!!! SQUANDER!!!!

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 12:59 AM

not to put a damper on things goys....

d na matutuloy ang sm sa LCC. the owners got greedy again:ohno:...they almost had a done deal until ayala ang robinsons became interested.:) now the owners want to bid out the property to the 3. sm backed out because they do not want this kind of dealings.:ohno:

^^ ah ok...but why would robinsons and ayala be interested when they already have properties for their mall expansions here in davao?

Anyway, if SM backed out, well we still have Robinsons and Ayala bidding out for this property right? So may the best and financially able developer win!

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:01 AM

not to put a damper on things goys....

d na matutuloy ang sm sa LCC. the owners got greedy again:ohno:...they almost had a done deal until ayala ang robinsons became interested.:) now the owners want to bid out the property to the 3. sm backed out because they do not want this kind of dealings.:ohno:

Well I supposed they would just have to push through with the expansion of the current mall as initially planned ...

I heard that the start price for LCC is pegged at 1B. I think the greed of the owner of LCC provoked the greed of SM.

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:03 AM

^^ 1 billion? How big is that property?

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:03 AM

^

What does LCC stand for, Goys?..:)

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:09 AM

^^ 1 billion? How big is that property?

Not sure kuya jech. 66 hectares?

Kuya Vic, LCC stands for Lanang Country Club. :)

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:15 AM

Not sure kuya jech. 66 hectares?

Kuya Vic, LCC stands for Lanang Country Club. :)

Where is it located? 1 Billion pesos is pretty reasonable if it is strategically located in a commercial district.

If it's 1 billion pesos for 66 hectares or 660,000 sqm, then that property is being sold for just 1,516 pesos per square meter only.

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 01:21 AM

Mayor Digong wants the groundbreaking of the proposed LRT to start "during his time". As per the interview with TVP-Davao ^^

So that means on or before 2012? (is he just on his 2nd term now?)

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:21 AM

Where is it located? 1 Billion pesos is pretty reasonable if it is strategically located in a commercial district.

If it's 1 billion pesos for 66 hectares or 660,000 sqm, then that property is being sold for just 1,516 pesos per square meter only.

It is located in Lanang, near Damosa Gateway... Prime property nga yan because as we know, urban developments are headed north...

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:22 AM

Mayor Digong wants the groundbreaking of the proposed LRT to start "during his time". As per the interview with TVP-Davao ^^

So that means on or before 2012? (is he just on his 2nd term now?)

No. This is his last term. It will end in 2010. So the groundbreaking, when insisted on by Digong to happen during his term, will be earlier...

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:28 AM

Not sure kuya jech. 66 hectares?

Kuya Vic, LCC stands for Lanang Country Club. :)

I see, got a li'l confused with the ommission of the word GOLF. Thanks Darskie! :)

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:31 AM

No. This is his last term. It will end in 2010. So the groundbreaking, when insisted on by Digong to happen during his term, will be earlier...

I saw this on-line too. I hope this project would go without much creeps. One thing good though is the mayor's display of high level of confidence for this project and we know that when he is for it, he will be adamant to go for it.

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 01:32 AM

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:32 AM

I see, got a li'l confused with the ommission of the word GOLF. Thanks Darskie! :)

Ur welcome po...

One thing I like about us (Davao forumers) is we do not fabricate or conceal facts just to make our city the super dooper mega of whatever. :lol:

Come to think of it, the presence an Ayala, Robinsons, and another SM all in one stretch would only kill themselves.

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:33 AM

I saw this on-line too. I hope this project would go without much creeps. One thing good though is the mayor's display of high level of confidence for this project and we know that when he is for it, he will be adamant to go for it.

Yan din napansin ko. At least his machismo character works to the advantage of the city. :cheers:

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:35 AM

Oo nga pala last term na nya.

I hope Megaworld would take a look at the LCC property as well. How nice would it be if that large piece of land be turned into an "Eastwood City of the South)" or "South Eastwood City" or whatever. :)

Then we would have two ala Eastwood Cities in Davao :okay: The upcoming Ayala Business Park would be developed ala Eastwood/Serendra.

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:35 AM

Oo nga pala last term na nya.

I hope Megaworld would take a look at the LCC property as well. How nice would it be if that large piece of land be turned into an "Eastwood City of the South)" or "South Eastwood City" or whatever. :)

The Ayala project would carry the eastwood city concept as adverted to by Mr. Floirendo. :)

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:40 AM

The Ayala project would carry the eastwood city concept as adverted to by Mr. Floirendo. :)

I like this type of development for Davao. I've been to Eastwood City many times before and I was so awed by the place. I wish Mr. Gotianun (spell check !) would offer the same amenity to our beloved city.

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:41 AM

^^
Mr. Ayala would do the honors for Mr. Gotianun. :lol:

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:45 AM

^^ Why Mr. Gotianun? The owner of Filinvest.

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:46 AM

I like this type of development for Davao. I've been to Eastwood City many times before and I was so awed by the place. I wish Mr. Gotianun (spell check !) would offer the same amenity to our beloved city.

And probably better kuya davaoeagle...have u been to Serendra and Highstreet? Our upcoming business park will be a fusion of Serendra, Highstreet, and Eastwood City.

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:46 AM

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 01:46 AM

Then we would have two ala Eastwood Cities in Davao :okay: The upcoming Ayala Business Park would be developed ala Eastwood/Serendra.

The Ayala project would carry the eastwood city concept as adverted to by Mr. Floirendo. :)

Haaay kung pwede lang i-fast forward ang mga araw so we can finally see this very grandiose project. :cheers:

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:47 AM

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6281/photo421mp2.jpg
^^
Has anybody seen this guy lately? :lol::lol::lol:

Nakakamiss na yung mga bak-li sessions namin :lol:

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:49 AM

Haaay kung pwede lang i-fast forward ang mga araw so we can finally see this very grandiose project. :cheers:

No kuya bongskie, let's give them slow and painful days. :lol::lol::lol:

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:49 AM

^

I rememeber in 2002, Mr. Gotianun was given a walk through by some of his local people at the development site of the then unfinished MTS. A friend of mine who went on to become a concessionaire of the place was there and saw how the real estate mogul was delighted by what he saw. :)

Aw...well Mr. Gotianun has now given us ONE OASIS DAVAO. A mirror project of his latest development here in Metro Manila - ONE OASIS ORTIGAS :okay:

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:49 AM

And probably better kuya davaoeagle...have u been to Serendra and Highstreet? Our upcoming business park will be a fusion of Serendra, Highstreet, and Eastwood City.

Haven't been to Serendra and High Street but I had many chances to dine and shop (sometimes!) at GB 3 and 4. I guess Serendra and High ....are analogues of GBs so I guess I haven't missed much. :)

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 01:50 AM

ito po ba ang lcc? :dunno:

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/15/orig/72/lanangcountryclub.jpg?et=JeJmMtmsUgaTYBFPSXVLxQ&nmid=82343370

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:53 AM

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6281/photo421mp2.jpg
^^
Has anybody seen this guy lately? :lol::lol::lol:

Nakakamiss na yung mga bak-li sessions namin :lol:

I would be YMing with him soon. Dunno when exactly for he hasn't shown his yellow smiley on YM yet. :) He promised to pour out on me what he scooped up from the beautiful DC. Tsismis to the max baga :)

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 01:53 AM

parang banned na po sya :( :runaway:

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6281/photo421mp2.jpg
^^
Has anybody seen this guy lately? :lol::lol::lol:

Nakakamiss na yung mga bak-li sessions namin :lol:

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 01:55 AM

ito po ba ang lcc? :dunno:

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/15/orig/72/lanangcountryclub.jpg?et=JeJmMtmsUgaTYBFPSXVLxQ&nmid=82343370

This is exactly the one...the culprit- all 66 hectares of uber prime property!

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Haven't been to Serendra and High Street but I had many chances to dine and shop (sometimes!) at GB 3 and 4. I guess Serendra and High ....are analogues of GBs so I guess I haven't missed much. :)

Well......in a way, yes...(the alfresco dining and stuff) But IMO, it is better than GBs. The landscape, garden, the space, and all...weeeeee....

Eto o, Highstreet:

http://jcasuncion.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/bonifacio-high-street.gif

It's been said that Bonifacio Highstreet has been patterned after the Sta. Monica promenade outside Los Angeles, California.

Bonifacio Highstreet with Serendra:

http://i.pbase.com/g6/83/428583/2/78038059.Sc38zCQA.jpg

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 01:57 AM

1998
http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/15/600x600/23/davaocityhall001.jpg?et=nhIZMSiWlGaw7MXGf36vtA&nmid=82343370

1937
http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/15/600x600/27/1937DavaoCityHall.jpg?et=vKtZH5rj8%2CUBcvQ8bld%2CiQ&nmid=82343370

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 01:59 AM

Aw...well Mr. Gotianun has now given us ONE OASIS DAVAO. A mirror project of his latest development here in Metro Manila - ONE OASIS ORTIGAS :okay:

^^ That is a very good start along with the ECO project. So once these mid-rise condo projects are all completed and sold-out, expect those talls to start mushrooming in all corners of our city, even if we do still have large tracts of land to spare (IMO lang po). Even if you like it or not too bro teej. :lol:

Peng Hok

March 15th, 2008, 01:59 AM

I would be YMing with him soon. Dunno when exactly for he hasn't shown his yellow smiley on YM yet. :) He promised to pour out on me what he scooped up from the beautiful DC. Tsismis to the max baga :)

Hala pag ampo usa before mo mag chismis kay makasala jud mo sa sigeg panglibak. :lol::lol::lol:

Ako, adlaw adlaw ko makasala sa amung bak-li sessions :lol:

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 02:03 AM

^^ ano po ibig sabihin ng bak-li? yan po ba ang tinatatwag na intelligent talk po? :lol:

once upon a time, davao looked like chicago po :cheers:
http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/15/600x600/32/1930DavaoStreet1.gif?et=CTCa5OuEKrMoJ7nJzFiLPg&nmid=82343370

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 02:08 AM

Well......in a way, yes...(the alfresco dining and stuff) But IMO, it is better than GBs. The landscape, garden, the space, and all...weeeeee....

Eto o, Highstreet:

http://jcasuncion.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/bonifacio-high-street.gif

It's been said that Bonifacio Highstreet has been patterned after the Sta. Monica promenade outside Los Angeles, California.

Bonifacio Highstreet with Serendra:

http://i.pbase.com/g6/83/428583/2/78038059.Sc38zCQA.jpg

GB3 and 4 have well laid out gardens replere with fountains too. It's very refreshing to wander around the area even if you are in the midst of a concrete jungle.

I'm excited to see and feel for myself Serendra and High Street if it's a gloss over to Sta. Monica Promenade. :)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_0070.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_0069.jpg

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 02:11 AM

@kuya xzibit, bakit hindi na lang po ito ang pag-awayan nila.... sa south po ito, wala silang magiging kalaban po..... :)

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/15/orig/71/matinacountryclub.jpg?et=3rs9qAA%2CDcpcJUIoyRA%2CUw&nmid=82343370

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 02:13 AM

Hala pag ampo usa before mo mag chismis kay makasala jud mo sa sigeg panglibak. :lol::lol::lol:

Ako, adlaw adlaw ko makasala sa amung bak-li sessions :lol:

Well do it while on our knees (praying at same time... ):lol:

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 02:14 AM

GB3 and 4 have well laid out gardens replere with fountains too. It's very refreshing to wander around the area even if you are in the midst of a concrete jungle.

I'm excited to see and feel for myself Serendra and High Street if it's a gloss over to Sta. Monica Promenade. :)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_0070.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_0069.jpg

yup...parang ganito....pero parang mas malawak yung garden sa gitna ng Highstreet. Mas green, , mas nice yung landscape...eheheheheheh Basta.....ang nice po!

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 02:15 AM

^

Boni High and Seren...something to look forward to ... :okay:

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 02:19 AM

Some photos by Tomtacks :okay:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/ETC/tomtacksdvo.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/ETC/tomtackdvo2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/ETC/tomtacksdvo3.jpg

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 02:25 AM

^

Boni High and Seren...something to look forward to ... :okay:

Kuya Davaoeagle, here's a preview...these are photos taken by a friend from Cebu, Marvin aka Sugbuanon. Thnx Marvs...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/BGC_BHS1_Marvin.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/BGC_BHS3_Marvin.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/BGC_BHS8_Marvin.jpg

^^ Now just imagine this in Davao......This is similar to the upcoming Ayala project in Davao.

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 02:28 AM

^

That's absolutely wonderful...better than Sta Monica Promenade. Is it at at The Fort?

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Haaay kung pwede lang i-fast forward ang mga araw so we can finally see this very grandiose project. :cheers:

Latest re: Davao LRT :)

VBalAQAvDyw

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 02:30 AM

^

That's absolutely wonderful...better than Sta Monica Promenade. Is it at at The Fort?

Yup! It is.....sobrang wonderful nga bro! I love it here! Urbanity and greenery combined!

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 02:34 AM

^

So there's a mushrooming of upscale places in the The Fort area now - a far cry from it's appearance 5 or so years ago. Eastwood City easily edged it out during it's ealier runs.

Who are the people behind Boni? Is it still ALI?

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Latest re: Davao LRT :)

VBalAQAvDyw

Wow! thnx for this vid! Mayor Duterte is indeed interested din! cool!

Soon, maririnig ko na to:

Arriving at Mintal Station...Paabot na ta sa Istasyon sa Mintal. Paparating na po sa Istasyon ng Mintal...

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 02:35 AM

Latest re: Davao LRT :)

VBalAQAvDyw

I want all the NPAs annihilated! :)

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 02:38 AM

Wow! thnx for this vid! Mayor Duterte is indeed interested din! cool!

Soon, maririnig ko na to:

Arriving at Mintal Station...Paabot na ta sa Istasyon sa Mintal. Paparating na po sa Istasyon ng Mintal...

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

pag sa banke po, "proxima parada, bangkerohan" guinadili ang pagbibit sa manok, baboy ug uban pang hayop......" :lol: :cheers:

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 02:39 AM

I want all the NPAs annihilated! :)

if i only have a magic wand :lol: , psstt... check pm... :cheers:

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 02:40 AM

^

So there's a mushrooming of upscale places in the The Fort area now - a far cry from it's appearance 5 or so years ago. Eastwood City easily edged it out during it's ealier runs.

Yup...Tandem po ang Bonifacio Highstreet and Serendra. Eastwood City has alot of bars but the two (highstreet and serendra) are more posh than the former.

Sobrang bilis ng development sa Global City now. I always pass by the area everyday to and from my workplace. Ang daming cranes...tabi tabi. The area is filled with construction activities po!

dinabaw

March 15th, 2008, 02:54 AM

about LCC i already divulged it's already a "done deal"

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 03:00 AM

pag sa banke po, "proxima parada, bangkerohan" guinadili ang pagbibit sa manok, baboy ug uban pang hayop......" :lol: :cheers:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Unya gatulo-tulo pa gyud ang dugo gikan sa plastic bag tungod sa mga bag-ong himbis nga isda. ^^

dinabaw

March 15th, 2008, 03:01 AM

and the Mutya ng Dabaw winner is.......

Mary Jean Lastimosa’s Profile Page
Posted on March 1, 2008 under 2008 Mutya Candidates

This page contains information and photos of Mutya nga Dabaw candidate, Ms. Mary Jean Lastimosa

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/9900/can2nu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Contestant No.2
Mary Jean Lastimosa
20 years old, 5′7
BS Computer Engineering, University of Mindanao.

credits to @daug

http://mutyangdabaw.com/site/?p=13

:cheers:

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 03:03 AM

about LCC i already divulged it's already a "done deal"

with whom and what sir ambie??? ^^

PM na lang bi kung secret pa kay basin di ko katulog ani, karon pa lang baya ko matu'g.

bongskie09

March 15th, 2008, 03:20 AM

waaaaa :cry: Gibitin ko ni senyor ambie, di gyud ko katulog ani. Matulog na raba unta ko.

Edit: aw naa na diay koy pm! Sorry sir wa nako mapansin hehehe. Lami na gyud akong tulog ani. :okay:

Goodnight and good day to all, wherever you are in the globe.

paulkrps

March 15th, 2008, 03:51 AM

metrosuburban

March 15th, 2008, 04:04 AM

Yup...Tandem po ang Bonifacio Highstreet and Serendra. Eastwood City has alot of bars but the two (highstreet and serendra) are more posh than the former.

Sobrang bilis ng development sa Global City now. I always pass by the area everyday to and from my workplace. Ang daming cranes...tabi tabi. The area is filled with construction activities po!

Fort is definitely more upscale than Eastwood, maganda lang dun yung citywalk, which is comparable only to Blue Wave Pasay, but Eastwood condos look horrible, ang panget ng design, hindi pareho sa rendering...

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 04:11 AM

^

Have fun in Davao Metrosuburban...:okay:

metrosuburban

March 15th, 2008, 04:13 AM

^^ Thanks davaoeagle!! poeple are nice, they can speak tagalog with ease ;)

tj_brewed

March 15th, 2008, 04:14 AM

Fort is definitely more upscale than Eastwood, maganda lang dun yung citywalk, which is comparable only to Blue Wave Pasay, but Eastwood condos look horrible, ang panget ng design, hindi pareho sa rendering...

ehehehe! I have to agree with u on that! :D

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 04:49 AM

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 04:53 AM

^^ Thanks davaoeagle!! poeple are nice, they can speak tagalog with ease ;)

We just wanna make our guests as comf'table as possible. :cheers:

Il Tenore

March 15th, 2008, 09:10 AM

^^ Thanks davaoeagle!! poeple are nice, they can speak tagalog with ease ;)
thanks! are you still in davao? maybe we can have a meet!
We just wanna make our guests as comf'table as possible. :cheers:
yup! they can speak tagalog anytime... sige lang... kay sa pila ka tuig niyang stay sa davao, bisdak na pud na.. hehe!

xzibit31

March 15th, 2008, 09:58 AM

^^ ah ok...but why would robinsons and ayala be interested when they already have properties for their mall expansions here in davao?

Anyway, if SM backed out, well we still have Robinsons and Ayala bidding out for this property right? So may the best and financially able developer win!

this is not sound business ethics. when two parties are about to close a deal, the other party should not back out because others are interested. kung baga walang usapang matino from the seller.

ganito rin ang nangyari sa LCC before with ayala. ayala wanted to buy it. they agreed. then another party was interested with it. they cancelled the sale. the other interested party wasnt interested after all and backed out. LCC went back to ayala. ayala did not want it anymore because the owners of LCC wanted a joint venture.

now its happening all over again. there you see the greed of the seller.

I HOPE THAT ALL INTERESTED BUYING PARTIES WILL BACK OUT IN THE LAST SECOND.

xzibit31

March 15th, 2008, 10:00 AM

Well I supposed they would just have to push through with the expansion of the current mall as initially planned ...

I heard that the start price for LCC is pegged at 1B. I think the greed of the owner of LCC provoked the greed of SM.

What do you mean the greed of SM? there is no greed in the part of SM because they offerd to buy the property at a specific price. they agreed on it. and the last second the seller cancelled because there are others who are interested?

this kind of attitude is what drives investors away from our city. and there are alot of people in our city that have this kind of attitude.

WawaY[625]

March 15th, 2008, 10:18 AM

well sana kalimutan na lang ng SM yang LCC na yan and concentrate na lang sa existing nila na lupa sa Ecoland..hgehe

xzibit31

March 15th, 2008, 10:23 AM

;19046741']well sana kalimutan na lang ng SM yang LCC na yan and concentrate na lang sa existing nila na lupa sa Ecoland..hgehe

that is what they are going to do....i also know na meron na sila malaking plano sa lupa nila dito sa matina....i will just have to seal my lips for the time being....

WawaY[625]

March 15th, 2008, 10:51 AM

well malaki pa naman yung lote nila between yung developed area and One Oasis :)

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 12:30 PM

question lang po: why was it easy for the D-family to get out of talks, didn't they (sm and lcc) an mou for that matter, or was the negotiation/deal an informal one?

this kind of attitude is what drives investors away from our city. and there are alot of people in our city that have this kind of attitude.

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 01:23 PM

the present city engineer's office po, i just realized po that that building made of wood is still existing, albeit not that visible anymore since it has been extended/refurbished to accomodate more offices.... to its right po was the capitol tennis club po.. :cheers:

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/15/600x600/1/456992662QzVdAC_ph.jpg?et=jyxncF5w7vN2lnUutf55hg&nmid=82343370

paulkrps

March 15th, 2008, 01:53 PM

aka ex-ROC Consular office and ex-Indon Consulate po ito... :cheers:

corr lang, this was formerly the indon consulate and the usis. roc consulate was in the building front ting sta ana church until it's closure in the 70s (when the philippines recognize china (proc).

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2008, 02:06 PM

waahhhh bakbak was featured pala by mark logan? sa tv patrol? sinong nakakita? hehehehe

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2008, 02:46 PM

uhmmmm mga goyz, pwede kaya pagawa tayo tshirt sa kanila? dagdagan lang ng SSC yung davao sa shirt? hehehehe para meh uniform tayo. toink

nikkixtrm

March 15th, 2008, 02:47 PM

yeah...maybe 6 more weeks? i hate counting. it makes it longer :ohno:

Camp Sabros looks like a perfect place to hang out with family members. hm....

nikkixtrm

March 15th, 2008, 02:48 PM

^^

good idea!

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2008, 02:51 PM

:):)diba maam nix.. nice? hehehehe..

nikkixtrm

March 15th, 2008, 04:45 PM

yeah! i like their design :D

KulasKusgan

March 15th, 2008, 05:16 PM

thanks! are you still in davao? maybe we can have a meet!

hes still in davao. sama ka this coming monday ha. meet natin si al aka metrosuburban.

WawaY[625]

March 15th, 2008, 05:36 PM

aw monday pa diay bai kulas..sige apil ko....:D

KulasKusgan

March 15th, 2008, 05:53 PM

;19051514']aw monday pa diay bai kulas..sige apil ko....:D

part two na ang monday noh... nagmeet nami ganiha. dapat naa ka monday kay magkasinabot jud mo.

Dinabaw & I met our visitor from Mega Manila...Metrosuburban.

First stop: Merienda at Tatuts, Gov Duterte St
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08007.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08008.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08009.jpg

ang baso na garapon...
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08010.jpg

Second stop: Peoples Park
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08016.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08015.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08011.jpg

with davao city's reigning queen of tourism... Roger Layson
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08012.jpg

bawal ang KATKAT
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08013.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08014.jpg

KulasKusgan

March 15th, 2008, 06:03 PM

Museo Dabawenyo

Preview dates: March 14, 15 & 16 only. will be closed March 17 to install remaining collections. grand opening will be announced soon.

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sarimanok
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ako
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binibining pilipinas universe, world & international
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nueva vergara
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old provincial capitol
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neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 06:46 PM

wow... ingit ako* sa amulamul nyo, applause...

this made my pamangkin's day :lol:

bawal ang KATKAT
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*rajah soliman

neyoneyo80

March 15th, 2008, 06:49 PM

class ang dating..... :applause:

First stop: Merienda at Tatuts, Gov Duterte St

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nikkixtrm

March 15th, 2008, 08:04 PM

cool artworks! :D

DexterTexter

March 15th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Happy 71st Araw ng Dabaw
to the Goys and Goyettes!

I was at Prime Square in Torres St., Davao City
on Friday, 14 March 2008 -- the start of the 3-day
Araw ng Dabaw festivities -- and to my delight,
the place was brimming with people. My friends
and I came at around 1 am and I had to drive around twice
to find a suitable parking space. At the bar, we had to wait
for about 15 minutes for the waiter to find a table
for us.

Needless to say, Prime Square is the most
happening night spot in Davao, what with its
multitude of bars such as Jickong's, Jikoy's, Bak-Bak,
Barbecue Boss, Manukan at Kambingan, et cetera, and that
relaxed, al-fresco feel which is what Davao-style
"inuman gimmick" is all about. Prime Square also houses restaurants,
cafes with wi-fi connectivity, an a-class KTV Bar and a comedy Bar,
giving enough choices to any gimmick-hungry citizen or visitor.

We stayed at Jickong's that night, and at around 2
AM, in spite of being tipsy, I thought it nice to take
pictures of the place. Hope you like it.

1.
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2.
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3.
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5.
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6.
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DexterTexter

March 15th, 2008, 11:01 PM

WHOA!!!! I want some of these!!!!

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Coed Clothing Co… Its not a souvenir shirt, its an IDENTITY.

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Coed Clothing Co. is a new clothing line local to Davao. The products reflect the things around Davao City, from local sports to everyday transportation, from the city streets to the highest peak - basically anything and everything seen, heard, built, created around the city. The designs also showcase all the things that every davaoenyo grew up with. It’s a way of showing the young generations what was hip, what was hot back then and to remind the earlier generations of the glory days.

Coed Clothing Co. products are not souvenir shirts, but an identity. The designs will identify when you were born, where you’re from and what genre you belong.

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COED Clothing Tees now available at:
SUNLAB 2nd Floor Gaisano Mall of Davao, Bajada Davao City

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 11:21 PM

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Nice to see new layers of thick asphalt on Magallanes Street- makes the road more TILAPable! :okay:

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the photos Atty. Dexter! :cheers:

Quick question. Is this the place owned by Joji Ilagan Bian? The one that used to house Safari Bar and a huge KTV lounge?

DexterTexter

March 15th, 2008, 11:29 PM

^^ LOL! TILAP-able indeed, Sir DAV! Welcome po. Atty. Peng Hok and I will be having our own tour of downtown Davao later to witness the festivities during the Araw ng Dabaw celebration. Lots of pictures coming up! :)

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2008, 11:45 PM

looking forward to it! :cheers:

DexterTexter

March 15th, 2008, 11:45 PM

@Sir Ambs!!!!! - My friends and I are contemplating on having an excursion to Camp Sabros. Do you know the way papunta dun, Sir? And, how about accommodations? Are any of those log cabins for rent? How much are we gonna shell out for an overnight stay?

^^ don't worry nikks it's just a month away :),

anyway i already miss Camp Sabros ....

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Peng Hok

March 16th, 2008, 12:16 AM

hes still in davao. sama ka this coming monday ha. meet natin si al aka metrosuburban.

Sorry goys I was not able to make habol. I was the designated taga-bantay kasi of the workers doing our music room (katkat ba?). Anyway, baka gagala din kayo sa downtown mamaya during the parade kitakits nalang tayo with Atty Dextertexter.

Susubukan ko rin makapunta sa meet nyo bukas... :cheers:

@Sir Paolo, I thought you were referring the word greed to the owners of SM in your first post. Ahihihihihi. I totally missed it. But I agree with you. The greed of LCC was what made the negotiations crumble. Umabot na rin yan na balita sa amin. As how our CEO even put it, ang presyo kasi ng LCC ay presyong parang ayaw ibenta...

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Happy 71st
Araw ng

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Il Tenore

March 16th, 2008, 12:24 AM

hes still in davao. sama ka this coming monday ha. meet natin si al aka metrosuburban.
sure! why not? wa bitaw klase....:)
part two na ang monday noh... nagmeet nami ganiha. dapat naa ka monday kay magkasinabot jud mo.

Dinabaw & I met our visitor from Mega Manila...Metrosuburban.

First stop: Merienda at Tatuts, Gov Duterte St
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ang baso na garapon...
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Second stop: Peoples Park
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with davao city's reigning queen of tourism... Roger Layson
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bawal ang KATKAT
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maayo kaayo mo noh? nag una-una na mo! hehe!
Museo Dabawenyo

Preview dates: March 14, 15 & 16 only. will be closed March 17 to install remaining collections. grand opening will be announced soon.

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naka-adto na ko sa museum gahapon and wala pa man kaayo mga artifacts...I'm expecting for more..

ang ilang map sa davao...free...
Happy 71st
Araw ng

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ka-cute sa eagle uy! pwede kusi-on? hehe!

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2008, 12:29 AM

uhmmmm mga goyz, pwede kaya pagawa tayo tshirt sa kanila? dagdagan lang ng SSC yung davao sa shirt? hehehehe para meh uniform tayo. toink

agree... palit lang ko shirt....

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2008, 12:34 AM

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washing machine
mag-gukod siguro ko sa akong sanina ani dah! hehe!

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murag naa sa...Europe? sa Digos ni!

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2008, 12:39 AM

^^it seems like almost all contestants are half-blooded...

DexterTexter

March 16th, 2008, 12:48 AM

^^ a testament to the fact that Davao is truly a melting pot of cultures :) Di lang pang local, pang international pa! :cheers:

KulasKusgan

March 16th, 2008, 02:49 AM

Museo Dabawenyo

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sarimanok
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binibining pilipinas universe, world & international
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nueva vergara
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08035.jpg

old provincial capitol
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dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 03:27 AM

bongskie09

March 16th, 2008, 07:15 AM

waahhhh bakbak was featured pala by mark logan? sa tv patrol? sinong nakakita? hehehehe

^^ I saw it. It was more of a promotional feature by SMBeer.

dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 07:29 AM

@Sir Ambs!!!!! - My friends and I are contemplating on having an excursion to Camp Sabros. Do you know the way papunta dun, Sir? And, how about accommodations? Are any of those log cabins for rent? How much are we gonna shell out for an overnight stay?

papunta Kapatagan lang dex for the house rent contact @Rall his resthouse can accomodate 30 persons

anyway Abs-Cbn Sport's Unlimited featured Mt. Apo ,Mark Nelson & Dyan Castillejo conquered the highest mountain in the Philippines :okay: , part 2 next saturday :cheers:

congrats to Manny "pacman" Pacqiuiao for winning the WBC super featerweight title from Juan Manuel Marquez :cheers:

bongskie09

March 16th, 2008, 07:41 AM

OT. Mindanao's pride, Pacman won by split decision. ^^

But personally, i found his victory unexpected before the winner's announcement was made. The jampacked cinema at the Gateway Mall was even chillingly near-silent after the bout. The opponent was in control for most of the fight except in the 3rd round where he received a crushing pounding from Pacquiao's super-strong left punch. But afterwhich, Marquez dominated him all through-out almost like their first encounter.

IMO, Freddie Roach should have followed their original plan as per their initial press releases wherein allegedly they will go all-out right at the sound of the bell. Marquez obviously won't last Pacquiao's fierce pounding had they gone the other way around, just like what he did to the great Barrera who is also a good counter-puncher.

But then again I'm still happy with Pacquiao's win, as he again made us proud to be a Filipino. :)

dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 07:47 AM

^^ i think pacman was really spent from cramming to make the 130 lbs kung baga "overstretch muscles" it's obvious he's not punching what i use to see

anyway i thought it was a draw but maybe the WBC gave it to pacman from the past debacle on the 1st Paquiao-Marquez fight :)

Apo was featured last night in Abs-Cbn's Sports Unlimited, part2 next saturday !

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dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 07:50 AM

More cargo expected with completion of Davao port expansion
Sunday, 16 March 2008 08:42

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/15 March) – A bigger volume of cargo is expected once the Davao Port Expansion Project is completed, Abdussabor Suwadjaan, port manager announced.

Suwadjaan told reoporters Friday that the "volume of cargoes is expected" after the project's completion, which started February last year.

Suwadjaan said currently many exporters especially those from the banana sector, are using the more expensive private ports.

Once completed, he said, these firms are expected to flock to government ports because “it is cheaper.

Cargo handling in private ports is 50 percent higher due to added taxes.

The new port, Suwadjaan said is bigger and deeper, and can accommodate bigger vessels. Other ports are only 10 meters deep while the new port will be 15 meters deep.

The P396-M port expansion is expected to be completed in August this year, five months ahead of its scheduled date of completion.

Cerge Remonde, secretary of the Presidential Management Staff visited the port and said its expansion is one of the priority projects of President Arroyo.

"Ports have a big part to play in the country's economy,” Remonde said. (MindaNews)

http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4022&Itemid=50

bongskie09

March 16th, 2008, 07:52 AM

And congrats to all of us pinoys too. ^^

Albeit, I personally found his winning the bout a bit unimpressive unlike his previous fights.

dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 07:53 AM

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Canibad

dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 08:02 AM

^^ Thanks davaoeagle!! poeple are nice, they can speak tagalog with ease ;)

hello @netrosuburban natuloy ka sa Phil. Eagle Sanctuary ?

anyway see you tomorrow , btw advance B-DAY sa iyo :colgate: :cheers:

bongskie09

March 16th, 2008, 08:04 AM

^^ i think pacman was really spent from cramming to make the 130 lbs kung baga "overstretch muscles" it's obvious he's not punching what i use to see

anyway i thought it was a draw but maybe the WBC gave it to pacman from the past debacle on the 1st Paquiao-Marquez fight :)

Yeah, para ngang nagwane-out na yung bilis ng mga suntok nya.

Siguro nga dapat naging "draw" para mas maging katanggap-tanggap sa mga kababayan ni Marquez. :lol:

Hmmmm do i smell another trilogy here, despite Pacquiao having said during his post-fight interview that their "business deal is over"?

Exciting ah! Abangan ang susunod na kabanata. :)

dinabaw

March 16th, 2008, 08:07 AM

Sunday, March 16, 2008
O' Flannagan's

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It was ages since I set foot at O' Flannagan's. I remember that it was Kadayawan, and just like caged animals - my sister, my cousin, and I were on the loose - HAHAHA! The place was packed with foreigners and it was fun seeing them enjoying themselves. The conversation we had that night was really great and most importantly, that night was declared to be a karneval night. All orders must be karne (meat). A karneval for karnevores! Wheeeeeeeeeee I love carnivals and karnevals! My father will disown me if he reads this.

This time, I'm with Tanya and my sister. Upon entering, I was taken aback since it didn't look like the old O'Flannagan's I once knew. The pub is now shabby and a few of the "abubuts" on the walls were missing. Some of the menus lacked a few pages. A small outdoor section for smokers is now in place in what used to be just a store window. Anyway, we stayed.

For pica-pica, we ordered Chicken wings(P130). I was fantasizing of wings slathered in red chili sauce only to be disappointed with regular deep fried chicken. The menu didn't say it was going to be red hot so it was not my bad nor O'Flannagan's. It was solely the fault of my crazy imagination. In fairness, the chicken was crispy and delicious.

My sister had Fish and chips(P200). The tasty and tender flesh was encrusted in a crispy coating - lovely! The fries were obviously home-made as observed in the cuts and its distinct taste compared to store-bought fries. There was no dip for the fish other than the thousand island dressing on top of the salad and the bottled HP Brown Sauce. It will do but I really prefer Tartar.

Tanya had Chicken Schnitzel (P150) which was chicken with creamy white sauce. I can't remember if this was just sauteed chicken or lightly coated fried. I like the taste of this one too.

My meatloaf looked very basic but it was juicy and packed with flavor(P200). Def a far cry from your canned meatloaf. Does anybody still eat Maling?! Maling used to be a standard breakfast until my father passed a bill.

The living saint for healthy eating (aka my father) proposed that we stop eating canned goods which according to him was for the good of the greater majority. The bill was then passed to my mother. The children reviewed and debated the bill...1st reading, 2nd reading, third reading. Finally, the President (who also happens to be my father and author of the bill) votes on the bill which automatically becomes the law.

The menu offers some of the Irish Classics like Irish Lamb Stew, Corned Beef with Cabbage, Fish and Chips, and Shepherd's Pie. You can opt for french fries, mashed potato, or rice as side dishes.

O'Flannagan's also has a lot of interesting drinks and imported beers like Guinness. Some drinks have racy names like sex, sex machine, and sexy and I was even tempted to try "sexy" but I changed my mind - that would be too much self-love - HARHAR!

I wish they would fix the place up. Nevertheless, the food is good and conversations at O'Flannagan's has always been utterly engaging. Even if I didn't have a drink, I found our conversation that night very interesting! The topic: Men. HAHAHA!

Oh by the way, ST. PATRICK'S DAY is celebrated every March 17th! May the luck of the Irish be yours!

O Flannagan's
Ilustre St.,
Davao City
Tel No: (082)303-5484

http://davaosfoodhuntress.blogspot.com/2008/03/o-flannagans.html