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davaoeagle

March 16th, 2008, 06:28 PM

2 MindaNews columnists conferred ADDU awards
MindaNews
Sunday, 16 March 2008 08:39

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/15 March) – The Ateneo de Davao University’s institutional awardees this year – Redemptorist Brother Carlito “Karl” M. Gaspar and Dr. Jose “Ting” M. Tiongco – share not only intense passion and commitment for what they do in their respective fields, they also write for MindaNews.

Gaspar , church worker and anthropologist, artist and peace advocate, was conferred the Archbishop Clovis Thibault Award this morning “in recognition of his untiring advocacy and achievement for over three decades for justice, peace and development, especially on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples’ communities and other marginalized sectors in Mindanao.”

Gaspar writes “A Sojourner’s Views,” and a Bisaya column titled “Panaw-Lantaw” for MindaNews.

Tiongco , chief executive officer of the Medical Mission Group Hospitals and Health Services Cooperative-Philippines federation, was conferred the Dr. Jess and Trining dela Paz Award “in recognition of his advocacy and work in providing affordable and accessible health care to the poor and the general population through the Medical Mission Group Hospitals and more than fifty hospital cooperatives throughout the country.”

In June last year, the Ateneo de Manila University conferred its Ozanam Award on Tiongco for giving the poor “the Health and Humanity they deserve” through cooperative health.

Tiongco writes “Child of the Sun” for MindaNews. His essays have been compiled into a book titled “Surgeons do not cry,” published by the University of the Philippines Press and launched in Davao City last Friday afternoon at the UP Mindanao downtown campus. The book has yet to be launched in Manila.

Gaspar graduated AB Sociology (cum laude) from the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) in 1967, his MS in Economics from the Asian Social Institute in Manila in 1971 and his doctorate in Philippine Studies from the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman in 2000.

Tiongco finished elementary and high school at the ADDU, his pre-medicine at the Ateneo de Manila University and Medicine at UP, graduating in 1971.

The ADDU also conferred on Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ, an honorary doctorate of laws. Bernas was the commencement speaker.

Gaspar was commencement speaker of UP in Mindanao in 2005. The following year, the commencement speaker was Tiongco.
The two awardees are also book authors. Gaspar has written several books in English and Cebuano, delving on the “personal, spiritual and political– examining the theology of struggle and the martial law era.

Gaspar was detained for 22 months by the Marcos regime.

Among his recent books are “To be poor and obscure,” and “Mystic Wanderers in the Land of Perpetual Departures.”

Tiongco has written two books – the newly-launched “Surgons do not cry” and “Child of the Sun returning,” which tells the story of the country’s first health cooperative. (MindaNews)

WawaY[625]

March 16th, 2008, 06:31 PM

^^ Thank you. Jack's Ridge was the best :)

its definetely miles ahead of the competition sa kabilang hill.. "dencios" :)

even their not so popular coffee shop puts BluGre, Figaro and Bos to shame :)

DexterTexter

March 16th, 2008, 06:40 PM

^^ I agree with Waway, the coffee concoctions (i prefer slushy coffee mixes) at Karlo's Koffee Korner (tama ba spelling?) tastes great, and the place has very cozy interiors. :banana: Peng Hok and I used to frequent the place back in the law school days.

I miss the place. I wonder if the piano bar is still there. Our classmate and friend used to play keyboards in that place.

WawaY[625]

March 16th, 2008, 06:46 PM

DexterTexter

March 16th, 2008, 06:47 PM

davaoeagle

March 16th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Monday, March 17, 2008
P15.6B projects endorsed to RDC-11
By Joy Romares-Sevilla
Sunstar Davao
A TOTAL of P15.6 billion worth of development projects was endorsed by the five sectoral committees of the Regional Development Council (RDC) Southern Mindanao, the highest policy making body in Davao Region.

The five sectoral committees namely: Committee of Development Administration, Economic Development, Macroeconomy and Finance, Social Development, and Infrastructure Development committees proposed that the bulk of public investments for 2009 will be for nationally-funded road projects worth P4.5 billion; power supply development worth P3 billion; ports development, P1.4 billion; and hospital services and medical laboratory improvement worth P1.4 billion.

Nicasio Angelo Agustin, RDC Southern Mindanao vice-chair and regional director of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) Southern Mindanao, said Friday these projects would comprise the Davao Region's Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for 2009.

"The endorsed projects were proposed by national government agencies (NGAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in the region for funding by the national government and official development assistance," Agustin said.

He added that the AIP for 2009 will form part of the Updated Regional Development Investment Program for 2008-2010, which contains all public investments that are expected to help the region achieve its goals and objectives as contained in its updated Regional Development Plan for the same period.

"The project proposals aim to support the region's push for economic growth and thrust of the Super Region strategy for an Agribusiness Mindanao," Agustin said.

The projects are also expected to increase job creation, improve physical planning and sustainable management of the environment, improve infrastructure and logistics support, enforce social development and directly reducing poverty, and promote good governance. (With Press release)

WawaY[625]

March 16th, 2008, 09:11 PM

sige try daw nako buhat design then if ma approve ninyo pa print nato :D

nikkixtrm

March 16th, 2008, 11:55 PM

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Popong Landero

did he dye his beard or his hair?

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Goyz.... where is the meeting place unya?

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 12:03 AM

^^sige!! go for it! can't wait!

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 12:15 AM

;19070872']sige try daw nako buhat design then if ma approve ninyo pa print nato :D

:okay: Approved without thinking sir @waway :cheers:

neyoneyo80

March 17th, 2008, 12:35 AM

para pong binura ang pangalan ni prospero nograles, pagkatapos po, nilagayan po ng rodrigo duterte :lol: :cheers:

Museo Dabawenyo
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08036.jpg

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2008, 01:26 AM

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

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2938/limitededitedlabelgl6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/619/hpim0108oc3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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

Dexter and I were able to buy some of those yesterday. :cheers:

Surely, it is something for katkats to emulate sooner or later as has always been the case since time immemorial. :lol:

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 02:37 AM

Dexter and I were able to buy some of those yesterday. :cheers:

Surely, it is something for katkats to emulate sooner or later as has always been the case since time immemorial. :lol:

oi kala ko "all for 1 &1 for all" :lol:

how much , other products like shorts or caps?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 02:39 AM

Monday, March 17, 2008
P15.6B projects endorsed to RDC-11
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

A TOTAL of P15.6 billion worth of development projects was endorsed by the five sectoral committees of the Regional Development Council (RDC) Southern Mindanao, the highest policy making body in Davao Region.

The five sectoral committees namely: Committee of Development Administration, Economic Development, Macroeconomy and Finance, Social Development, and Infrastructure Development committees proposed that the bulk of public investments for 2009 will be for nationally-funded road projects worth P4.5 billion; power supply development worth P3 billion; ports development, P1.4 billion; and hospital services and medical laboratory improvement worth P1.4 billion.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

Nicasio Angelo Agustin, RDC Southern Mindanao vice-chair and regional director of the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) Southern Mindanao, said Friday these projects would comprise the Davao Region's Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for 2009.

"The endorsed projects were proposed by national government agencies (NGAs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in the region for funding by the national government and official development assistance," Agustin said.

He added that the AIP for 2009 will form part of the Updated Regional Development Investment Program for 2008-2010, which contains all public investments that are expected to help the region achieve its goals and objectives as contained in its updated Regional Development Plan for the same period.

"The project proposals aim to support the region's push for economic growth and thrust of the Super Region strategy for an Agribusiness Mindanao," Agustin said.

The projects are also expected to increase job creation, improve physical planning and sustainable management of the environment, improve infrastructure and logistics support, enforce social development and directly reducing poverty, and promote good governance.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/03/17/bus/p15.6b.projects.endorsed.to.rdc.11.html

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 02:45 AM

@daug : may video or photos ka ng show ni Joey Ayala , Bayang Barrios & Cynthia Alexander kagabi sa SM? sayang di ko nadala ang cam kahapon .

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 02:50 AM

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Mutya ng Dabaw -Mary Jean Lastimosa

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The Mutya and her Court

courtesy of @daug:
http://www.friendster.com/photos/8375425/1/307723227#pic=01281388323

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 02:54 AM

Hala! I'm going baya on an excursion monday (17 March 2008) to, where else??? CAMP SABROS!!! WEEEEEEEEE!!!! Balik mi dayun shortly after lunch so basig maka apas ko, Sir Ambs! WEEEEEEEEE!!!!

good luck!:lol: sige try ug apas

ingon ni Kulas mga 3:00pm ang EB, pero wala pay definite place :)

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ARAW NG DABAW. One of thousands of streetdancers/performers during the parade Sunday morning, March 16, to celebrate the 71st Araw ng Dabaw (Davao City Day). Keith Bacongco / AKP Images

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 02:59 AM

who can remember this bunch of guys? the first batch of Close-Up to Fame , 4 out of 5 finalists are ALL Dabawenyos :cheers:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7052/1133732813lpf2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Kristina Luz "Teena" Hilario, Reyson Yap, Carine Cabebe, and Val (now Bangs) Garcia

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:02 AM

the all GIRL Band Back by Midnite is making waves in Metro Manila .....

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dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:13 AM

drifting in Damosa during the Araw ng Dabaw ...

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the mutyas enjoying the show

photos by Paul Borromeo(flickr)

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:19 AM

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Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 03:30 AM

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:33 AM

^^ yung bang mga mutya ibex :D, anyway meron na bang extra tent for our canibad expidition hehe, maybe kasama ko pamangkin ko this thursday :cheers:

more photos here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/davao/show/

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 03:36 AM

Ok! for you sir Kulas... March 20 (8:30-9:00AM), Mag meet sa Sasa RORO wharf.

Yes sa Peñaplata dadaan but my experience kami last year, the Carnival we were riding nag overheat yung breaks steep kasi yung downhill, automatic yung car di maka engine break. And puno din kasi kami noon kaya mabigat yung car. Pwede siguro use the other way agi sa babak pero murag much longer siya and coastal yung road. :)

Sama ka sir???:cheers:

Thanks Kuya Allan. Puro kotse man gud mga sakyanan sa akong mga kauban. Para safe, magrent na lang siguro mig jeep sa Samal para masakto. Kung madayon mi, kitakits ta didto.

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 03:39 AM

ingon ni Kulas mga 3:00pm ang EB, pero wala pay definite place :)

Asa man ta mangape?

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 03:39 AM

^^ yung bang mga mutya ibex :D, anyway meron na bang extra tent for our canibad expidition hehe, maybe kasama ko pamangkin ko this thursday :cheers:

Heehehe:cheers: mas maayo kung mutya :lol:

Ok Dinabaw... kamo na mag sabot ni junax sa ride nyo ha kita lang tayo sa pier by 8:00AM - 8:30AM sa thursday. :banana::banana:

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5824/23367171786e3bfe52bbxs8.jpg

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:42 AM

^^ kapi roti ? somewhere in Torres ,wada ya think?

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 03:44 AM

Thanks Kuya Allan. Puro kotse man gud mga sakyanan sa akong mga kauban. Para safe, magrent na lang siguro mig jeep sa Samal para masakto. Kung madayon mi, kitakits ta didto.

Mas ok gyud dave... actually pwede mag kotse wag lang yung puno and take the longer route... :banana::banana::banana: Kitakits nalang tayo duon:cheers:

Thursday kami.. kayo?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:48 AM

Heehehe:cheers: mas maayo kung mutya :lol:

Ok Dinabaw... kamo na mag sabot ni junax sa ride nyo ha kita lang tayo sa pier by 8:00AM - 8:30AM sa thursday. :banana::banana:

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5824/23367171786e3bfe52bbxs8.jpg

hehe puede share mi sa portable stove wala man gud mi ana, pero i'll share my portable iniduro for all the Goys :lol:

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 03:49 AM

asa dafet?

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KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 03:53 AM

Bolton St

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 03:57 AM

^^ kapi roti ? somewhere in Torres ,wada ya think?

Or mag buy one take one pizza ta sa Picobello. Para duol lang kang metro.

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 04:00 AM

Mas ok gyud dave... actually pwede mag kotse wag lang yung puno and take the longer route... :banana::banana::banana: Kitakits nalang tayo duon:cheers:

Thursday kami.. kayo?

Plano namin thursday din.

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 04:06 AM

hehe puede share mi sa portable stove wala man gud mi ana, pero i'll share my portable iniduro for all the Goys :lol:

Syempre Ambi share natin lahat pwera lang sa ride yun lang iya-iya ta...:lol::lol::lol:
Bale 2 groups tayo papunta duon pero isa lang tayo when we're in Canibad na share-share lang ta with what we have..:cheers:

Repeat ko lang, kita ta sa pier ha 8:00-8:30Am Thursday... :okay:

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5824/23367171786e3bfe52bbxs8.jpg

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 04:07 AM

Plano namin thursday din.

see ya then...:cheers:

xzibit31

March 17th, 2008, 04:50 AM

Or mag buy one take one pizza ta sa Picobello. Para duol lang kang metro.

uy..uban ko! uban ko! hehehehehe

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 05:22 AM

uy..uban ko! uban ko! hehehehehe

sure kitakits. txt txt lang. heres my no. 09203925585. dinabaw: 09197511414

Cav74

March 17th, 2008, 05:35 AM

^^Don't forget sa nyong mga camera MGA Sir & take a lot of pics then post nyo agad...for the benefit sa mga d kauban:bash:picture nalay amo:)

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 05:51 AM

^^Don't forget sa nyong mga camera MGA Sir & take a lot of pics then post nyo agad...for the benefit sa mga d kauban:bash:picture nalay amo:)

Hehehe!!! syempre ian dala gyud tagsa mi. :lol::lol:

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5824/23367171786e3bfe52bbxs8.jpg

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 06:11 AM

Or mag buy one take one pizza ta sa Picobello. Para duol lang kang metro.
picobello... agree ko....

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 06:15 AM

^^asa ni dapit??

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 06:18 AM

xzibit31

March 17th, 2008, 06:20 AM

KKB ha....:lol:

xzibit31

March 17th, 2008, 06:21 AM

oi mods!!! bakit 61 nalang yang mga posts ko....?

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 06:23 AM

^^no way!!

aw... P250 kay 2 pizza na bitaw..hehe!!

libre gihapon!

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 06:23 AM

KKB ha....:lol:
^^^no way!!

aw... P250 kay 2 pizza na bitaw..hehe!!

libre gihapon!

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 06:24 AM

double post...

xzibit31

March 17th, 2008, 07:16 AM

^^^no way!!

aw... P250 kay 2 pizza na bitaw..hehe!!

libre gihapon!

sa hirap ng buhay ngayon, walang nang libre libre....hehehehehe:nuts:

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 08:01 AM

Kopiroti ata sabi ni @Reancorbz ,ano talaga kuy Rean :lol:

@xzibit: kuya nababawasan ang posts pag na simula na ng bagong thread previous thread posts are not counted ;)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7704/ebimg0920nf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

kung mga saag mo tawag lang 911 hehehe

dinabaw

March 17th, 2008, 08:18 AM

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Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 09:16 AM

^^asa jud ang klarong venue?

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 09:21 AM

^^asa jud ang klarong venue?

I text mo sila @Il Tenore baka naubos na Pizza ngayon and naka 3 servings na sila ng kape :)

shaKEIRa

March 17th, 2008, 09:36 AM

Cav74

March 17th, 2008, 10:00 AM

I text mo sila @Il Tenore baka naubos na Pizza ngayon and naka 3 servings na sila ng kape :)

Kaya pala tahimik ang davao thread nag kape na pla ang mga goys :cheers:

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 10:34 AM

I text mo sila @Il Tenore baka naubos na Pizza ngayon and naka 3 servings na sila ng kape :)
I don't think I can catch them up... nag-ulan man gud...

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 10:52 AM

I don't think I can catch them up... nag-ulan man gud...

Bitaw daut panahon karon...:) Nakakatamad mag laag pero ok mag Coffee with matching Pizza :cheers:

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2008, 10:53 AM

^^lagi... sayang....

iloilocitykid

March 17th, 2008, 02:05 PM

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2008, 02:08 PM

^^
New City Commercial Center :)

WawaY[625]

March 17th, 2008, 05:56 PM

sorry wala ko kauban :( daghan giasikaso..ill be leaving davao na (puhon) this April 3 eh :( musunod ko kay kuya vic :P

Ibex

March 17th, 2008, 06:02 PM

;19083656']sorry wala ko kauban :( daghan giasikaso..ill be leaving davao na (puhon) this April 3 eh :( musunod ko kay kuya vic :P

Wow!! sir waway are we gonna start spreading the news or what??? :) Bon Voyage nalang sir big apple is waiting for you na pala...^^ give our regards to broadway... hehehe :lol:

davaoeagle

March 17th, 2008, 06:11 PM

;19083656']sorry wala ko kauban :( daghan giasikaso..ill be leaving davao na (puhon) this April 3 eh :( musunod ko kay kuya vic :P

You're heading out to Calgary? Give me a holler when you land in Vancouver or better yet, call this number 1604 626 8395. :cheers:

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 06:21 PM

@ Waway: so, magdespedida mi nimo...

^^lagi... sayang....

sayang jud...

Kopiroti
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Blugre - Landco
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davaoeagle

March 17th, 2008, 06:26 PM

^^

Nice photos Dave, you guys and our guest metrosuburban are really having fun. :okay:

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 06:30 PM

^^

Nice photos Dave, you guys and our guest metrosuburban are really having fun. :okay:

Thanks! fun kay pirti og panlibak. :lol:

Dinner @ BBQ Boss
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08009-1.jpg

Stroll around Chinatown
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davaoeagle

March 17th, 2008, 06:33 PM

^^

Nag dugodugo na siguro ang mga dila nila.. (if you know who I mean!) :lol:

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 06:39 PM

^^

Nag dugodugo na siguro ang mga dila nila.. (if you know who I mean!) :lol:

nagkasunggusunggo...

"we dont eat durian, we only eat chocolates"

reancorbz84

March 17th, 2008, 06:47 PM

whew!!!! wanna thank you pala sir dave for the treat sa bbq boss! hehehehe

KulasKusgan

March 17th, 2008, 06:48 PM

reancorbz84

March 17th, 2008, 06:50 PM

:banana::banana:i so so so like dis phoenix station...

@sir dave...... no probz sir dave. cge lang next time joyride ulet tayo.

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:40 AM

;19083656']sorry wala ko kauban :( daghan giasikaso..ill be leaving davao na (puhon) this April 3 eh :( musunod ko kay kuya vic :P

bon voyage yet :cheers:

salamat Dave sa uulitin hehe & RA for the ride nag txt na si Maxi salamat daw!

belated B-Day pala kay @metrosuburban .

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Solariega is Davao's first subdivision with CCTV
Sunstar Davao

SOLARIEGA adds another feather to its cap as the first and only subdivision, called Solariega Prime, in Davao City to have the Close Circuit Television (CCTV) integrated in its security system.

Also known as the only professionally managed subdivision in the city, Solariega continues to enjoy its well-deserved reputation as the most-admired Caribbean-themed community as it continually develops programs that further enhance its status and upgrade its value proposition.

The Closed Circuit Television system, installed by Prime, Home Channel Network's sister company and division of Emerging Technologies Inc., is now operational and bolsters Solariega's central security system.

It gives homeowners a well-placed sense of security since they are able to view visitors first before allowing them entry.

Prime gives Solariega an edge not only in security, but also with other value added services that are part and parcel of Solariega Prime, such as cable TV, community channel, Goods to Go channel, and soon, direct access to high speed Internet connection.

"Not only is Solariega Davao's first and only professionally managed subdivision, it is now also the first and only subdivision in the city that has an integrated CCTV security system. In fact, Solariega is the first on both accounts in the whole of Mindanao," said Myra Lynn R. Gilig, general manager of Communities Philippines Davao, developer of Solariega and other prime subdivisions in Davao such as Toscana and Positano.

Solariega Prime offers Solariega homeowners over 30 cable programs in its Home Channel Network at the lowest price in town, while the community channel, called Solariega channel, is dedicated to the community's internal announcements and updates, keeping every homeowner abreast of the goings-on in their subdivision.

Another innovative feature is the "Goods To Go Channel" that allows homeowners to shop for grocery items from the comfort and convenience of their homes.

Solariega Prime is designed to suit the preferred lifestyle of Solariega homeowners and is a product of the abiding commitment of Communities Philippines to continually upgrade its products and services in real estate development.

Communities Philippines is one of the country's real estate market leaders, along with Brittany Corporation, Camella Homes, and Crown Asia, all of which are subsidiaries of Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the biggest homebuilder in the Philippines.

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:50 AM

Honeybear Chicken House

March 17, 2008 | Author: nitrosaint | Filed under: Food Trip

Honey Bear

Last Saturday was a very stressful day for me. I was in our office and facilitated the examination given to the Kalasagers. After the exam, I had to endure the whole afternoon sitting and interviewing them. Thank God, a food haven awaits me after that stressful day.

I arrived late in Honey Bear but that didn’t keep me from having a great experience with the food they served.

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Since I arrived late, I missed the Cheese Sticks which they served first. I’m glad they left some Fish and Chips with dip for me. The fish was good and so with the dip which comes with it.

Not long after we finished the remaining fish pieces, the waiters started serving us with different platters of our main dishes. The host, Emmylou, served us with Beef Bulalo Steak, Beef Kare-kare, Beef Stroganoff, Sausage with Mashed Potatoes, Baby Back Ribs, and the Whole Fried Chicken.

The fried chicken was cooked well without compromising its juiciness. Unlike with other fried chickens I tasted before, Honey Bear’s fried chicken is not dry. The flavor is locked within the chicken meat. It was not greasy.

But among the foods served, I like the Beef Kare-kare the most. I always love Kare-kare. The veggies were not overcooked. The meat was tender. The creaminess of the peanut sauce was also good. Of course, kare-kare won’t be complete without the Bagoong. The bagoong they served has a hint of spiciness which elevated my appetite that night.

We finished the feast with three different chocolate desserts: Mud Slide, Chocolate Sundae and Yo! Ala Mode. Among the desserts served, the Yo! Ala Mode was a hit. It consists of a warm brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

After our dinner that night, the group decided to go to the perya.

Honeybear Chicken House is located along Quirino Avenue, Davao City, just across the Bangko Sentral.

http://www.batangyagit.com/food-trip/honeybear-chicken-house.html

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 03:07 AM

Random pictures of the city on its 71st birthday...

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dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:07 AM

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photos by @Denshaku

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 03:10 AM

More pictures of the birthday celebrator...

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dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:18 AM

More pictures of the birthday celebrator...

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para atang si @Shakeira eto :lol:, anyway nice photos ang ganda ng People's Park pag walang tao :colgate:

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 03:18 AM

^

Nice photos you got there Darry! :okay:

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 03:21 AM

^^
Thanks Kuya Vic! :)

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 03:25 AM

para atang si @Shakeira eto :lol:, anyway nice photos ang ganda ng People's Park pag walang tao :colgate:

Swerte nalang yun na walang tao pag kuha ko ng picture. Ang haba ng pila papasok ng park last sunday. As in sooooobrang haba. :lol:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:29 AM

Swerte nalang yun na walang tao pag kuha ko ng picture. Ang haba ng pila papasok ng park last sunday. As in sooooobrang haba. :lol:

ano tawag parang " low ends for the high ends " hehe, kamusta na ba si Dex para atang frustrated sa kanyang Sabros expedition :D

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:33 AM

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Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 03:33 AM

^^
I have not heard from him since yesterday morning. Hehehehe.

I missed your joyride kagabi. Sayang. But I have a lot of papers to fix today. Tambak. Hehehehe!

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 03:35 AM

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:39 AM

^^ PeaRL fARM

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:41 AM

^^
I have not heard from him since yesterday morning. Hehehehe.

I missed your joyride kagabi. Sayang. But I have a lot of papers to fix today. Tambak. Hehehehe!

yeah joyride , joyeat but no chicken joy :lol: si urban mazed siya sa P2.50 /stick na barbique libre wabas anyway another forumer from Manila baka gusto mo another joyride :cheers:

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 03:44 AM

^^
Just text me ahead of time. Alam mo naman that I have a katkat's schedule. :lol:

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 03:45 AM

^

Nice! Thanks..

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:46 AM

very Katkat Dabawenyas "world class designs" :cheers:

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Four girls from Davao had one vision--provide fashionable clothes for the modern woman. Urban Chic aims to complement our fast-paced lifestyles. Who needs to be drab when dressing up should be fab?

http://flairinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/11/urban-chic-dresses.html

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 04:22 AM

^^ sure do darry maybe tonite hehehe
wer dafet?

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Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 04:28 AM

^^
Eden? :D

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 04:36 AM

^

Paradise Island Resort?

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 04:36 AM

Business Article
P15.6-B in projects to be implemented in ‘09
By Joel B. Escovilla

THE sectoral committees of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in the Davao Region endorsed public development projects worth P15.6 billion that are pipelined for implementation in 2009.

Government-funded infrastructure projects accounted for the bulk of the proposed public investments next year with P4.5 billion, followed by power and supply development with P3 billion, ports development with P1.4 billion, and hospital and medical laboratory improvement with P1.4 billion.

Nicasio Angelo J. Agustin, RDC-XI vice chair, said the endorsed projects will comprise the Davao Region’s Annual Investment Plan (AIP) after evaluating the proposals from national government agencies, state universities and colleges, and government-owned and controlled corporations.

The AIP for next year will form part of the Updated Regional Development Investment Program for 2008-2010, which contains all public investments that will help spur growth in the region.

The funding for the projects, according to Mr. Agustin, will come from the national government and official development assistance.

“The recommended project proposals aim to support the region’s push for economic growth and thrust of the Super Region strategy for an agri-business Mindanao,” he said.

Agustin said the projects will boost job creation, improve physical planning and sustainable management of environment, improve infrastructure and logistics support, enforce social development, and promote good governance.

By sector, the proposed projects are broken down as follows: infrastructure (P10.6 billion), social (P3.7 billion), economics (P828 million), and governance (P4.25 million).

“The Department of Public Works and Highways proposed the largest project allocation at P5.6 billion,” he said.

The other agencies with project proposals worth P1 billion and above are the Transmission Corporation (P3 billion), Philippine Ports Authority (P1.4 billion), Department of Health (P1.4 billion), and Department of Education (P1.3 billion).

In terms of spatial distribution, regionwide projects amount to P4.6 million with Davao City expected to receive P4.2 billion, followed by Davao del Norte with P2.1 billion. Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental will receive an almost even share of P2 billion and P1.8 billion, respectively. Compostela Valley will be allocated with almost P1 billion.

Agustin said that these proposed projects will also serve as one of the basis in the preparation of the budget proposals of national government agencies, state colleges and universities, and government-owned and controlled corporations.

Meanwhile, Augusto B. Santos, National Economic Development Authority director general, said the Davao Region will sustain its economic momentum for the next few years, anchored on strong growth in agriculture and infrastructure development.

He said the region’s growth drivers showed strong symptoms of health, spearheaded by higher yields in agriculture, 11 percent increase in tourist arrivals, and the slowdown of inflation rate to 2.9 percent.

Santos said in 2008, the production of high-value commercial crops, increased private and public construction expenditure, increased foreign direct investments in the mining industry, and increased investment in power market will be the main contributors to sustain growth momentum of the Davao Region for 2008.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19496

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 04:37 AM

3 Davao teens as PBB potentials
Mindanao Times

THREE teens from Davao were among the 30 lucky youngsters here and abroad who received the dream keys from Big Brother to enter the famous house in the new season of the hit reality show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB).

But it is not yet certain if all the three can enter the house for the PBB’s Teen Edition Plus. There is still a possibility that none of the Davao teens can enter the house.

In PBB’s primer aired on ABS-CBN Sunday night in which the 30 lucky teenagers were introduced to the viewers, the Davao bets were tagged as the Differently-Abled Girl of Davao, the Peter Pan of Davao, and the Kikay Teen of Davao.

Their identities will remain secret until the house opens on March 23 where only the top 12 official housemates can enter. The top 12 needs to survive all the challenges of Big Brother.

This early, last Sunday, the 30 teens were already given challenges such as solving the Rubik’s cube mechanical puzzle, figuring out codes and performing tasks that challenged their creativity.

Out of these 30 candidates, five teens have already lost their chance to enter the house. Big Brother, in breaking the bad news over the phone, ousted the Shy Beauty of Palawan, Bad Boy of Lucena, Teen Beauty Queen of Pampanga, Anime Girl of Manila and the Poor Lass of Lucena.

More that 15,000 teens auditioned here and abroad to get a chance to enter the PBB House.

A Gwapong Bugoy from Cayagan de Oro is the fourth guy from Mindanao to be in the top 30.

The keys were also given to four from Visayas, five from Southern Luzon, four from Central Luzon, three from the global community (Italy, Spain and UAE) and nine from Metro Manila.

Get to meet the next official batch of housemates by watching the premiere of PBB Teen Edition on ABS-CBN this coming Sunday with PBB’s new host Luis Manzano as “Ka Tropa ni Kuya,” along with Toni Gonzaga as “Ka Chika ni Kuya,” Mariel Rodriguez as “Kapitbahay ni Kuya” and Bianca Gonzales as “Ang Dating Boarder ni Kuya.”

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 04:38 AM

^^
P4.6 billion for Davao City? Katkat ha? :cheers:

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 04:39 AM

^

Ha ha, Ambie, you beat me to posting that news piece! :okay:

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 04:40 AM

^

15.6B for Davao Region...no joke! :)

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 04:52 AM

Can we just rename this thread as the Davao Historical Thread?

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 07:21 AM

Living in Davao...

There are many compelling reasons why people choose Davao over any other place in Southeast Asia. As varied as the reasons and factors may be, still they all summed up to one thing- quality of life.

The air is fresh. The city is clean and green. There is real abundance of the freshest harvests from the land and sea. To top it all, the quality of potable water is among the best in the world.

Starting life in Davao is easy, convenient, affordable, and fulfilling. Real-estate prices are easy on the pocket. There is a wide array of housing packages from low-cost to prime residential estates. Rentals are inexpensive. Electricity, water, and phone lines are readily available.

The City is being primed up to serve as the health and medical care center of the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA). The city is host to 39 schools (universities and technical colleges) offering a system of education that is at par with the best in the region.

From the most basic needs to life’s little pleasures, the City’s shopping scene has become more vibrant with the sprouting of big malls that provide enjoyable shopping experiences and offer more value for money.

Buses and jeeps provide a cheap land transportation alternative as well as a quick look to the life of the common people. Most residents prefer riding taxis or their own vehicles. The city is blessed to have the most courteous and honest taxi drivers in the country.

International Community

As Davao is being geared up to become a better retirement haven in this part of the region, more and more people from all over the globe have started finding their respective places in the city. With a bigger space to accommodate more people than other cities in the region, there certainly is a place within the city ready to welcome new members of the Davao community.

Before WWII broke out, Davao is already a melting pot of Asia with nationals from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and Japan doing business at first with the locals but eventually decided to stay for good and consider it a home. There was even a period when the place was called the “Little Tokyo” of the Philippines because of the presence of hundreds of Japanese workers who have migrated to the City at the height of the massive production of abaca fiber.

Being a relatively peaceful place with a cosmopolitan setting that is relaxed, foreign nationals find it easy to assimilate in a place that is generally appreciative and respectful of cultural uniqueness.

Ethnic groups in Davao include Americans, Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Indonesians, Malaysians, Australians, Germans, Italians, and other nationals from Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Food and Dining

Davao dining offers a variety of culinary delights that will excite even the most discriminating gourmet.

The freshness of ingredients harvested from the sea and the farms provides a fulfilling taste that is distinctly Davao.

The city is known for its inihaw (grilled tuna) and kinilaw (local version of sashimi using tuna or blue marlin strips).

There is a variety of dining destinations to whet your appetite and suit your mood. There are restaurants offering a panoramic view of the Davao gulf. Others prefer a wider perspective of the city by dining in an array of restaurants located on top of hills.

Delectable Ala Carte and smorgasbord at affordable prices can also be found in popular restaurants, hotels, and cafes all over the metropolis. Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and other cuisines are included in the menu of specialty restaurants.

Culture and Religions

Davao culture has assimilated influences from both hemispheres of the world. By and large, it is a mix of Asian, Spanish and American cultures. With predominantly migrant population, the City is a melting pot of cultures where diversities are well appreciated, respected, and nurtured in a harmonious and peaceful environment.

Davaoeños are a versatile and talented people with music and other arts that are well appreciated in the entire country. Folkdance rhythms and steps are unconventionally challenging and entertaining.

Basketball is considered as a national sport. A Basketball court can be found in almost all villages in the City. Chess is being played alongside a local board game called “Dama” in some parks devoted for the mind game enthusiasts.

Major languages and dialects are Filipino (mainly derived from Tagalog) Cebuano, English.

The city is predominantly Christian with more than 80 percent of the population practicing the Roman Catholic faith. Cathedrals, churches, and chapels of Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, and other Christian groups dot the city’s landscape.

Some born-again groups that have gained national or worldwide prominence are founded in Davao City. Some international evangelists have stated that Davao is the spiritual capital of the country. Due to a growing number of secular Christian groups, it is interesting to note that some even conduct their worship services in places like cinemas and warehouses.

There are places of worship too for those practicing Islam, Buddhism and other faiths in Davao.

Bank and Other Financial Institutions

There are over 2,000 financial institutions operating in Davao City including over a hundred branches of Philippine and international banks.

Some banks operate 7 days a week. Those inside big establishments such as malls operate 6 days a week (Mondays through Saturdays).

Added banking convenience is provided through numerous automated teller machines in strategic places all over the metropolis as well as through other forms of electronic banking.

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 07:28 AM

WELCOME TO DAVAO CITY!
Best and Safest Investment Haven

1. LINKAGES AND ACCESSIBILITY
Davao City is strategically located in Southeastern Philippines. It has air and sea linkages to major points of destination in the country and the rest of the world. Goods and people can also be transported by land via the Philippine-Japan Friendship highway.

The new Davao International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Philippines with daily flights to major destinations in the country. Davao City also serves as your gateway to the sub-regional trade bloc known as the East ASEAN growth area with direct flights to Singapore and Indonesia. Modern infrastructure and facilities present in the City provide businessmen access to the 20 million market of Mindanao and the 56 million market of the BIMP-EAGA.

2. PERFECT WEATHER
The City is situated in a typhoon-free zone. The all-year round predictability of its tropical weather (sunshine by day and occasional rain showers by night) makes the place conducive for business, leisure, agriculture and other worthwhile activities.

3. EFFICIENT PUBLIC UTILITIES
Davao City has excellent public utilities that offer the best products and services.

There is abundance in the supply of (piped) potable water. There is availability of Cost-efficient electricity through hydropower generation. 24-hours a day power is assured by the able distribution of Davao Light with the availability of a back-up generation plant. State-of-the-art telecommunications facilities connect its people to the rest of the world.
Players in the telecommunications industry (phone companies, Internet Service Providers, Cable-TV, computer vendors) have continually offered new products, services and innovations to keep the people abreast with the latest and even ahead.

4. REGIONAL CENTER OF PHILIPPINE SOUTH
The City is host to regional centers and headquarters of government and private agencies whose scope of operational jurisdiction covers Southern Philippines or the island of Mindanao. This is the reason why many organizations consider the City as the de facto capital of Mindanao.

It is considered as the financial center of the Mindanao Island with more than 1,200 institutions classified as banks, non-bank financing, and lending agencies.

The City is also the center for learning, education, and trainings in Mindanao with 40 tertiary education institutions classified as universities (including the University of the Philippines-Mindanao), colleges, and technical schools that regularly supply the City of needed expertise and manpower.

5. MOST PEACEFUL CITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Davao is one of the most peaceful cities in Asia with a monthly crime rate of 0.8 cases per 10,000 persons per month. Its Davao Police Office is a consistent top pick for the Country’s Best Police Office Award. The City has also established the 911 central communications and emergency response center in 2002 to lessen crime incidences as well as preserve lives and properties.

6. COMPETITIVE COST OF DOING BUSINESS
In Davao City, quality products and services do not necessarily equate to high cost. Almost everything of quality in Davao City costs cheaper compared to other major cities.

Rates of public utilities, real estate, rentals for commercial spaces, accommodations, labor, raw materials, and other business related inputs are comparatively cheaper than other major cities in Asia. This factor is seen vital in achieving a healthy return on investments.

7. BEST PROFESSIONALS AND LABORERS
The City is home to the best professionals and laborers in Southern Philippines. Its human resources are touted as competent, highly literate, English-speaking and very cost-effective.

Davao is the biggest producer of engineers, computer programmers, medical practitioners, accountants, lawyers, and other skilled labor in the region.

8. FRUIT BASKET OF THE COUNTRY
Almost all kinds of fruits grow in abundance in the City. It is host to a lot of fruit plantations and it is famous for its exotic Durian.

The City is one of the biggest exporters of banana in Asia. Other fresh produce includes delectable delights such as the pomelo, mango, mangosteen, rambutan, strawberry, lanzones, and pineapple among others.

Aside from this edge, the City functions as the trade-off point of Mindanao’s high value crops.

9. INVESTOR-FRIENDLY CITY
Investors are well taken cared of in Davao City. Being the pioneer city in establishing an investment promotion center that provides free professional assistance including processing of applications for local fiscal incentives, the local government sees to it that investors are provided the red carpet in starting business as easy as possible.

10. RESPONSIVE AND FORWARD-LOOKING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The City Government of Davao is very positive on developmental projects. Infrastructure modernizations such as international standard airport, roads, bridges, and seaports are being done in response to the present challenges of the new millennium.

The City’s goals, thrusts, and programs are being guided by the fundamental principles of sustainable development. Under the Comprehensive Development Plan for 1996-2021, the City’s priorities are: peace and order; health; environment; education and social services; shelter; livelihood; infrastructure; agriculture and fishery development; investment and tourism; revenue enhancement; sports development; and good governance.

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 07:51 AM

^^ abi nako busy ka sa Watson :colgate:

Summer time! when in Davao , you can go Extreme Island to Highland Adventures

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reflexion of Mt Apo @ Lake Macadac

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Canibad Beach in Andunao, Samal

Peng Hok

March 18th, 2008, 07:57 AM

^^
I'm quite bored. May holiday sickness na yata ako. :lol:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 08:18 AM

drifting during the Araw ng Dabaw @ Damosa parking lot

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celebrity Nancy Castilone enjoying the show

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Tinikling At Royal Mandaya Hotel

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Davao City seems to be having a hectic schedule these days, with almost all hotels having its own seminar, convention or what-have-you. For sure, all Davao hotels, inns and motels are fully booked this week (and maybe even a week before and the week after this) because of the Araw ng Dabaw celebration whih culminates on March 16, 2008, Sunday.

The Royal Mandaya Hotel was filled with people, a mixture of locals who were there for their regular coffee or meeting and tourists who were there to spend their vacation in the city known for its waling-waling, durian, Philippine Eagle and of course, hospitality.

http://datelinedavao.blogspot.com/

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 08:54 AM

peng_hok : masarap ata ang cakes dito darry malapit lang sa uwian mo hehe baka sa next EB natin dito or Lachi ?:colgate:

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Sugar Munch pastries

Posted by Blogie on 16 Mar 2008 in Pastry Shop

Part of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DavaoFAT) was a showcase of cakes and silvanas by Sugar Munch. It was a perfect way to end Day #2 of DavaoFAT — a cornucopia of heavenly pastries!

The bloggers were given several boxes of cakes and some rolls of silvana. Since it was so late already, I hosted the group at my family’s ancestral home in Matina for our cake tasting. There were some that I really liked… but I can’t remember the names! You just have to try them for yourself to know. ;)

Here are photos of those delectable mini-cakes that we had:

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http://www.davaodeli.com/2008/03/sugar-munch-pastries/#more-53

DexterTexter

March 18th, 2008, 11:04 AM

Yesterday's experience can be summed up as:
:banana::banana:WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!:banana::banana:

Monday, 17 March 2008, was declared a local holiday in Davao City (Araw ng Dabaw), so I and two of my friends plus one driver went on an adventure to a mountain resort in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur.

Nestled in the mountains 3,900 feet (around 1,200 meters) above sea level is Camp Sabros, a mountain eco-adventure spot that has been featured on national outdoor and adventure show, Sports Unlimited, and noted for having two of the country’s longest and craziest zip lines : 380 meters and 400 meters.

The Camp Sabros main entrance

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2. My friends, Cez, Kikai and I

We parked our vehicle at the outpost guarding the Mt. Apo National Park and Mountaineers’ Trail so we had to hike uphill to Camp Sabros. Vehicles may be brought all the way up to Camp Sabros, but we opted that out. Trekking uphill is laborious but fun. It affords you ample time to enjoy the marvellous scenery on the way up. It’s a good exercise, too!

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3. The Checkpoint to the Mt. Apo National Park and the Mt. Apo Mountaineers’ Trail

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4. The hike up forms part of the adventure!

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5. Marvellous views on the hike up to the camp.

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Another entrance to Camp Sabros

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The Zip Line and Cable Car

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10. Marc Nelson and Dyan Castillejo were here!

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11. My friends, Cez and Kikai, being prepared for the zip line ride of their lives!

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12. The safety of Zip Line riders is on top of Camp Sabros’ priorities. A system of harnesses and locks ensure a worry-free zip to the other mountain.

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13. My friends take off on an exhilarating zip line ride. I and Don, the driver, followed shortly. Weeeee!!!

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14. The 380-meter zip line takes you from the Camp Sabros terminal and glides you over a densely forested ravine/valley down to the terminal on the other mountain.

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15. Kodak moment at the other mountain.

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16. A Cable Car brings you from the “other mountain” back to Camp Sabros. You have the option to “zip” back to the camp via the the longest zip line in the Philippines (400 meters long) but it travels at twice the speed. We opted to take the Cable Car instead.

The Camp Sabros deli/diner.

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17. Vintage decors and mementos adorn the walls of the deli.

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18. More vintage decors

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6850/campsabros03172008315pq4.jpg
19. After the zip line and cable car adventure, we stayed at the deli for a meal and to just hang around and laze about.

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20. When one looks outside from the billiard hall at the deli, the scene looks almost like a European postcard.

The landscape of Camp Sabros was foggy and wet in the afternoon.

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21. I swear, the Camp Sabros climate is colder than Baguio’s!

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22. The scene looked almost surreal with thick fog enveloping the areas in and around Camp Sabros.

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I shall return, Camp Sabros. I shall return!
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Helpful Info and Tips on Camp Sabros:

1. Travel Time. From Downtown Davao, around two hours.
* 45 mins to 1 hour from Downtown Davao to the junction of the National Highway and the road to Kapatagan.
* 45 mins to 1 hour from the National Highway uphill on the Kapatagan road up to the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

2. Suggested Transportation.
* If you want to go all the way up to Camp Sabros, a 4-wheel drive vehicle/suv is recommended.
* You may bring any vehicle if you are willing to trek 1 km uphill to Camp Sabros. Just park your vehicle at the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

3. Location and Directions. Camp Sabros is in Kapatagan, Digos, Davao del Sur, Philippines, in the mountains 1200 meters/3900 feet above sea level. From Davao City, follow the national road en route to Digos City. Along that road you will see a Y-Road that leads you to either GenSan or Kidapawan. Follow the Kidapawan Route (slow down from this point on and look at the right side of the road). Before reaching the DASURECO (Davao del Sur Electric Company) compound, you will see a road on the right side of the highway with a sign saying “THIS WAY TO KAPATAGAN.” Turn right and from then on just follow the road to Kapatagan. When you reach the checkpoint to the Mt. Apo National Park / Mt. Apo Mountaineering Trail, the road to Camp Sabros is to the right and uphill. (I’ll make a road map and post it here soon.)

The road to Kapatagan consists of alternating segments of concrete and dirt road of varying widths. Generally, the road is good and manageable, sometimes a little steep in parts. Sedans and small cars can be brought to Kapatagan but not up to Camp Sabros, which would require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. You can always park your vehicle at the Mt. Apo checkpoint and go on foot to Camp Sabros - a one-kilometer uphill hike. (tiring but fun)

4. Suggested Clothing. The climate at Camp Sabros is cool and sometimes wet and rainy (at times colder than Baguio). A good, warm jacket or sweater is essential. Rubber shoes are a must especially on rainy days (and moreso if you decide to hike up and down Camp Sabros).

5. Overnight Stay. Fireplace-equipped Log Cabins that can accommodate 4 to 10 persons are available for rent.
* Php1,200 per night (good for 4 persons),
* Php2,000 per night (good for 10 persons)

6. Food and Drinks, etc. You may bring food and drinks to Camp Sabros. The deli at Camp Sabros also serves food at affordable prices (P20-P50 per order!). The mini-store at the deli also sells instant food, chichirya (junk food) and other foodstuff, coffee and ice-cold beverages. Alcoholic beverages and cigarettes are also available for sale at the deli. Personal hygiene items are available at the deli store (sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, etc.).

7. Adventure, Entertainment, Amenities, etc.
*Zip Lines (380 meters and 400 meters - the two longest in the Philippines), *Cable Car
*Hiking trail.
*Picnic Tables
*Cable TV
* Billiard Hall
* Deli/Diner
* Bar
* Souvenir Shop
* Clean toilets
* Running Water.

8. Communications, Electricity. All major cellphone carriers have good signals at Camp Sabros. My Globe phone was on full signal bars when I was there. There is electricity on Camp Sabros, with occasional, brief power interruptions.

9. Admission and Fees. No entrance fees, no corkage fees. Zip Line rides range from 150 to 300 Pesos per head.

*380 meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, then ride a cable car back to Camp Sabros)
(a) in pairs - Php150 per head
(b) solo - Php200 per head

*400 meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, then zip 400 meters at DOUBLE SPEED back to Camp Sabros)
(a) solo only - Php300 per head (LONGEST AND CRAZIEST ZIP LINE RIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES!)

by BriDex Medija (bridex@yahoo.com (mailto:bridex@yahoo.com))
This is also an entry on my blog, Daba-Daba da Blog (http://bridex.wordpress.com)

~o0o~

DexterTexter

March 18th, 2008, 11:26 AM

DexterTexter

March 18th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Dexter and I were able to buy some of those yesterday. :cheers:

Surely, it is something for katkats to emulate sooner or later as has always been the case since time immemorial. :lol:

WEEEEEEEEEEE!!! WEEEEEEEEEEE!!! WEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Meron na nga kami Typhoon-Free DVO shirt!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 12:12 PM

^^sure you had fun with your friends!

someday.. I can go camping in Camp Sabros! how I wish..

well.. we will just have an overnight stay in Ipol this Good Friday!

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 12:14 PM

^^aw! I hope I can get one!

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 12:16 PM

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3264/campsabros03172008341qk4.jpg

It really looks like in Europe!

neyoneyo80

March 18th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Can we just rename this thread as the Davao Historical Thread?

nope po... :ohno: ... as i have explained to sir paul po, san pedro is the center of davao's history and it's just fitting to have it named this way... besides, hindi po madaling gayahin ang title (that means, it's easier to find this thread from amongst the kapi-kats and the orig ones)... imo lang po in cooperation with my uncle :lol:

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 12:30 PM

^^nyum nyum!!

the last picture looks yummy!!

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 12:35 PM

^^ Thanks RA for the ride.

Davao's very own... PHOENIX fuels life
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08022-1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08023-1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08024-1.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/amul-amul/amulamul08025-1.jpg

Goodnight Davao!
I so like these pictures!
More pictures of the birthday celebrator...

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4557/photo480kk8.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4894/photo481dz0.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9489/photo483dy0.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8255/photo484hy3.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/527/photo485xt8.jpg

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7076/photo486ko4.jpg
Europe? nah! just in Davao!!
para atang si @Shakeira eto :lol:, anyway nice photos ang ganda ng People's Park pag walang tao :colgate:
agree...:yes:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 01:37 PM

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:03 PM

is this the hotel located in DIA?

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1428/tagbigk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:07 PM

^^ Unique(pronounced unikwe ) jud?:colgate:

1950's or 1960's? what do you think prof?

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2843/05a405gz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3F_adv_prop%3Dimage%26ni%3D20%26va%3Ddavao%2Bnew%26fr%3Dffds1%26xargs%3D0%26pstart%3D1%26b%3D321&w=674&h=395&imgurl=www.mayoph.com%2Fimages3%2F05a405.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayoph.com%2Fz0509.htm&size=17.3kB&name=05a405.jpg&p=davao%20new&type=JPG&oid=71e5c417a2b109a6&no=324&tt=401

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 02:09 PM

^^^^ baka goodmorning hotel yan. hehehe. if ever ganda ng view jan lalu na pagmorning. whew!!!!!

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:11 PM

^^ haha good morning ba talaga? kamusta na RA thanks pala sa ride last night

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 02:18 PM

hehehehe sana sir ambz.... aw no probz sir, next time napod. mamicture ta tanan cofi shops. hahahaha.

neway am back here in davao. patagum napod ko tomorrow.:nuts::nuts:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:24 PM

hehehehe sana sir ambz.... aw no probz sir, next time napod. mamicture ta tanan cofi shops. hahahaha.

neway am back here in davao. patagum napod ko tomorrow.:nuts::nuts:

really sayang meron naman Manila forumer dito haha murag na dani sila sa Davao :lol:

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 02:25 PM

^^:) may bisita ulet tayo? sino? hehehe

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:29 PM

^^ si Ron(defused_boi ) ka gagaling lang ng Apo , sabi ko tomorrow na lang pagod na kami hahaha

neyoneyo80

March 18th, 2008, 03:01 PM

i have a jpeg copy of this too :lol: saan mo na raket yan? :lol: this is typical of pre-war philippines (sir paul, pls. confirm)... the post office then was located in front of the present day addu claveria which is around a kilometer away from san pedro church...

^^ Unique(pronounced unikwe ) jud?:colgate:

1950's or 1960's? what do you think prof?

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2843/05a405gz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3F_adv_prop%3Dimage%26ni%3D20%26va%3Ddavao%2Bnew%26fr%3Dffds1%26xargs%3D0%26pstart%3D1%26b%3D321&w=674&h=395&imgurl=www.mayoph.com%2Fimages3%2F05a405.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayoph.com%2Fz0509.htm&size=17.3kB&name=05a405.jpg&p=davao%20new&type=JPG&oid=71e5c417a2b109a6&no=324&tt=401

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:12 PM

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:21 PM

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8417/21916948881279798e8ehy6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3047/21916994768b9e034376zk4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:26 PM

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2152/2191689130925cc94027mz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4559/219090288527e2f1dcb8pb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 03:29 PM

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 03:31 PM

http://static.flickr.com/74/203754592_28dead098d.jpg

sana meh ganito na sa davao. davao icon[tower] and samal davao bridge. hehehehe

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:34 PM

^^lol parang hindi original yan , yung gagawain ni kublai parang risen christ na netibo ang dating

eto magandang shot rin parang hindi sa pinas hehe...

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7027/1538067221ba07f972b6hz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 03:38 PM

christ? pero meron ng ganun ang normin...oh well an sama naman kung pasusuotin ng native attire si christ. sorry lord! :ohno:

neyoneyo80

March 18th, 2008, 03:44 PM

^^ disagree boyscout is infront of the ADDU claveria , the old post office is still located where the new one is , i really miss putting P.O. Box , it's now Davao 8000 :colgate:

para ba akong si HBC yung the "all know" guy hehe according to atty peng ;) :lol:

oo nga po, kasi naman po senior citizen na yata kayo katulad po ni uncle rajah ko :lol:

p.o. still has p.o. box services, i believe....

btw, have you heard of the new davao zip codes, if im not mistaken, davao matina is now classified as 8012 fyi lang po..

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:46 PM

^^ iba naman yung risen christ yung naka taas ang kamay parang sa Rio ;)

how about putting here somwhere in Shrine Hills (where the photo was taken) di ba parang appropriate dahil Shrine hills :)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3439/dsc0236hv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 03:48 PM

sa malipano yan diba?

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:50 PM

oo nga po, kasi naman po senior citizen na yata kayo katulad po ni uncle rajah ko :lol:

p.o. still has p.o. box services, i believe....

btw, have you heard of the new davao zip codes, if im not mistaken, davao matina is now classified as 8012 fyi lang po..

matanda ata ang uncle mo sa akin :lol:

really di ko alam na 8012 na ang Matina :)

reancorbz84

March 18th, 2008, 03:52 PM

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 03:57 PM

^^ yup yup mga 75 ft. ok na , ang ka unique lang ka pwede mag zip line padulong Davao :nuts:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 04:03 PM

DexterTexter

March 18th, 2008, 04:40 PM

http://catholicbook.com/images/XinRio.1.jpg

a like dis?^^ sa shrine hills? wow ok rin. hehehehe. sana nga ano?...tapos maglalagay din ng cable car mula sa baba paakyat ng shrine hills. magnda ang view din diba? hehehe

Unta kadtong Bagobo nga nag dala ug durian ang himuon. Mas apt, ug cultural ang dating, dili naga favor ug one religion. A good symbolic icon for davao. Mga 100 feet tall, white structure. That would be awesome.

DexterTexter

March 18th, 2008, 04:42 PM

nice dex ! kala ko walang zip line kahapon dahil maulan ? anyway did you meet Ron(Defused_Boi) in Sabros?

EB daw bukas ng tanghali kung di sila matuloy sa Sabro , kung matuloy maybe dinner ? what do you think?

Sir Ambs, wa mi nagkita kagahapon sa camp sabros, gabii na sya nag text human nktulog nako heheheh. Mga 7pm 2log na ko kagabii kay kapoy baktas pasaka-kanaog sa Camp Sabros. HEHEHE. Pero enjoy jud kaayo ko... mubalik jud ko didto!

Ako paningkamutan maka join ugma Sir Ambs. Mu text ra ko ninyo.

KulasKusgan

March 18th, 2008, 04:45 PM

Unta kadtong Bagobo nga nag dala ug durian ang himuon. Mas apt, ug cultural ang dating, dili naga favor ug one religion. A good symbolic icon for davao. Mga 100 feet tall, white structure. That would be awesome.

Agree!

Mas bagay sa Davao. Naay cultural relevance.

http://davaocity.gov.ph/images/manobo.jpg
http://www.mindanao.com/photoblog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/durianman.jpg

nikkixtrm

March 18th, 2008, 05:18 PM

wow! those cakes look soo goooood!!!

carrotz

March 18th, 2008, 05:44 PM

guys..ilang hours yung papuntang camp? balak rin namin pumuta..magkano yung overnyt stay and saan nga banda? magkano bayad yung para kang si superman:bash:

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 05:46 PM

^^^^^^ganda ng view.... ganda pa rin tingnan kahit yung mga buildings eh 10 to 15 stories lang. parang sa ibang cities sa europe.....sana more more buildings pa. mas lalu gaganda. hehehe.

uhm sana maglalagay ng icon ang davao, a tower maybe. just like the macau tower. hehehe la lang.
Tower de Davao!
^^ si Ron(defused_boi ) ka gagaling lang ng Apo , sabi ko tomorrow na lang pagod na kami hahaha
sure! call me! 09226468222... pwede na kaayo ko ugma...
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8417/21916948881279798e8ehy6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3047/21916994768b9e034376zk4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

wow naman!
http://static.flickr.com/74/203754592_28dead098d.jpg

sana meh ganito na sa davao. davao icon[tower] and samal davao bridge. hehehehe
agree.... big durian unta...
^^ iba naman yung risen christ yung naka taas ang kamay parang sa Rio ;)

how about putting here somwhere in Shrine Hills (where the photo was taken) di ba parang appropriate dahil Shrine hills :)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3439/dsc0236hv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I so love the picture!
Agree!

Mas bagay sa Davao. Naay cultural relevance.

http://davaocity.gov.ph/images/manobo.jpg
http://www.mindanao.com/photoblog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/durianman.jpg
^^bagobo being the tribe in Davao and Durian being the fruit... nice combination..

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 05:49 PM

^^let's eat 'em!!

I'm hungry! hehe!

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 05:51 PM

nikkixtrm

March 18th, 2008, 06:00 PM

i'll take one box :3

Il Tenore

March 18th, 2008, 06:03 PM

unfair!!! hehe!! I'll take the most delicious....

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 06:05 PM

^

Dexter absolutely had a blast at Camp Sabros...congrats! :cheers:

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Free trip to Korea for Tesda graduates
Sunstar Davao

A FREE trip to Korea is now up for grabs for the graduates of the Tesda-maintained Korea-Philippines Training Center (Kor-Phil) in Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda)-Southern Mindanao information officer Mafel Negrido-Gamale, in Tuesday's interview, said that the trip to Korea would be given as reward for the students who have mastered the Korean language as well as taekwondo.

Gamale said it was Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) Deputy Resident Representative Joon-Sung Park who gave the go-ahead to the contest during his visit to Davao City last March 7, 2008.

"He directed the two KorPhil-Davao Korean Language trainers to study the possibility of coming up with the contest, the prize of which shall be a trip to Korea," Gamale said.

Gamale said all trainees of KorPhil-Davao's one-year programs are automatically qualified to join the contest.

"The prize might be awarded during the KorPhil-Davao's June 2008 graduation, and might just as well be the most coveted award during the graduation ceremony of the 3rd batch of trainees of KorPhil-Davao's regular programs," she added.

Gamale said Park's offer was prompted by the request of Egmedio Valdez, KorPhil-Davao's OIC center chief, for Koica to possibly grant employment in Korea to deserving KorPhil graduates. (GLP)

oradude23

March 18th, 2008, 09:33 PM

PIA Press Release

More Davao hotels undergo facelift for Kadayawan Festival
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (19 March) -- More hotels are coming in and more facelifting are being done for old hotels in Davao to make the facilities respond to the growing demand of the industry.

Fernando Aquino, resident manager of Royal Mandaya Hotel in an interview said the hotel will be adding 14 new rooms to add to its existing 147 rooms making a total of 161 rooms available before Davao City's celebration of Kadayawan Festival.

He said about P30 million capital expense will be infused that will also include the change in equipment and renovation.

"We need to make changes in the hotel to be competitive in the market and build our own identity. If this new things will be added we can invite more clients to patronize our hotel," he said.

He said they are also into sales blitz making a shift of their strategies to as far as Cebu, Manila, Digos, Mati, and General Santos City.

"The provincial sales blitz, he said is to entice other corporate accounts as well as maintain our existing clients to stay with us," he said.

The Manila and Cebu blitz,he said are for those planning to hold their conventions in Davao, the city being known as the convention capital of the country.

He said they had changed their marketing strategy to find their clients outside rather than depend on their traditional walk in clients.

"We need to get out inorder to find more clients because this is the way we should do it," he said.

Aquino also said that during last week's Araw ng Dabaw celebration they were able to mark a 100 percent hotel occupancy.

On the average, he said their occupancy rate is within the vicinity of 86 percent.

But with the upgrading of their facilities their target this year is at 90 percent.

He disclosed that their total hotel occupancy in 2007 was about 45,500 rooms and by end of 2008 they expect to record about 52,164 hotel occupancy. (PIA)

reancorbz84

March 19th, 2008, 12:41 AM

http://www.mindanao.com/photoblog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/durianman.jpg

yeahhhhh nice nice ^^^^

but if ever? san naman kaya lalagay? sa shrine hills?........

http://www.seeing-stars.com/Images/slides/HollywoodSign2.JPG

or how about like sa hollywood maglalagay ng DAVAO sa shrine hills? hehehe copycat ulet? :bash::bash:

reancorbz84

March 19th, 2008, 12:47 AM

http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/MICE/DreamThemes2/images/d1.gif

hehehe la lang nice aerial. toink

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 01:15 AM

reancorbz84

March 19th, 2008, 02:28 AM

uhm cge how about a giant durian na lang. hehehehe... like nung nasa airport?

yung giant tlga na giant. hahahahaha...bigger of cors than those big houses sa shrine hills....toink..:bash:

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 02:42 AM

Yeeeepi... Grand time gyud diay @Dexter. :cheers:
Tama gyud ka Simply The Best gyud....:banana:

Yesterday's experience can be summed up as:
:banana::banana:WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!:banana::banana:

Monday, 17 March 2008, was declared a local holiday in Davao City (Araw ng Dabaw), so I and two of my friends plus one driver went on an adventure to a mountain resort in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur.

Nestled in the mountains more than 3,000 feet (1000+ meters) above sea level is Camp Sabros, a mountain eco-adventure spot that has been featured on Sports Unlimited and noted for having two of the country's longest and craziest zip lines : 380 meters and 400 meters (the country's longest).

The Camp Sabros main entrance

1.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7651/campsabros03172008270ze6.jpg

2. My friends and I
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6017/campsabros03172008271vz6.jpg

We parked our vehicle at the military outpost guarding the Mt. Apo National Park and Mountaineers' Trail so we had to trek uphill to Camp Sabros. Vehicles may be brought all the way up to Camp Sabros, but we opted that out.

Trekking uphill is laborious but fun. It affords you ample time to enjoy the marvelous scenery on the way up. It's a good exercise, too! :banana:

3. Military outpost to the Mt. Apo trail and the Mt. Apo National Park
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7568/campsabros03172008257ui6.jpg

4.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3218/campsabros03172008264th7.jpg

5.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8518/campsabros03172008265zj4.jpg

6.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8052/campsabros03172008262wj9.jpg

7.
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Another entrance to Camp Sabros
8.
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9.
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The Zip Line and Cable Car

10. Marc Nelson and Dyan Castillejo were here!
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4479/campsabros03172008286cl8.jpg

11.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7867/campsabros03172008298pf8.jpg

12. The safety of Zip Line riders is on top of Camp Sabros' priorities. A system of harnesses and locks ensure a safe zip to the other mountain.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1854/campsabros03172008299at8.jpg

13. My friends take off on an exhilarating zip line ride. I and Don, the driver, followed shortly. Weeeee!!!
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4503/campsabros03172008300ws1.jpg

14. The 380-meter zip line takes you from the Camp Sabros terminal and glides you accross a densely forested ravine/valley up to the terminal on the other mountain.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/972/campsabros03172008284ye8.jpg

15. Kodak moment at the other mountain.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6908/campsabros03172008304sa1.jpg

16. A Cable Car brings you from the "other mountain" back to Camp Sabros. You have option to "zip" back to the camp via the the longest zip line in the Philippines (400 meters long) but it travels at twice the speed. So we opted to take the Cable Car instead.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/843/campsabros03172008302ay5.jpg

The Camp Sabros deli/diner.

17. Vintage decors and mementos adorn the walls of the deli.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/865/campsabros03172008337cc5.jpg

18. More vintage decors
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/339/campsabros03172008336fl1.jpg

19. After the zip line and cable car adventure, we stayed at the deli for a meal and to just hang around.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6850/campsabros03172008315pq4.jpg

20. When one looks outside from the billiard hall at the deli, the scene looks almost like a European postcard.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3264/campsabros03172008341qk4.jpg

The landscape of Camp Sabros was foggy and wet in the afternoon.

21. I swear, the Camp Sabros climate is colder than Baguio's!
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9360/campsabros03172008343gv3.jpg

22. The scene looked almost surreal with thick fog enveloping the areas in and around Camp Sabros.
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5746/campsabros03172008345xe3.jpg

I shall return, Camp Sabros. I shall return!

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 02:43 AM

^^ OT sir Ibex naa extra tent?

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 02:43 AM

Isang Tulog Nalang...:cheers:

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5824/23367171786e3bfe52bbxs8.jpg

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 02:44 AM

^^ OT sir Ibex naa extra tent?

Yes Ok na dinabaw... kurog ko nimo :lol::lol::lol:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 02:49 AM

Yes Ok na dinabaw... kurog ko nimo :lol::lol::lol:

:lol: buing adto unta mi sa ako pinsan pero last minute nag backout siya kay muabot ang auntie namo so hitch na lang ko kay naxju :cheers:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 02:51 AM

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8644/23398473811a2f9480daja5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Jungle in the City!

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 02:54 AM

:lol: buing adto unta mi sa ako pinsan pero last minute nag backout siya kay muabot ang auntie namo so hitch na lang ko kay naxju :cheers:

Ok ra gihapon dinabaw mag abot ta sa may Sasa RORO wharf 8:00-8:30 AM ugma para sabay ta pa adto sa Canibad ...:)

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 02:54 AM

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4728/23406727449860bc89fafv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2563/234067364468a84e48ceft6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
tree trimmers in the park

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 02:58 AM

^^
Ambie, lunch time lang pala ako pwede. May lakad ako sa hapon. So what is it going to be? Lunch time mamaya? Sa Gmall nalang?

DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 02:59 AM

guys..ilang hours yung papuntang camp? balak rin namin pumuta..magkano yung overnyt stay and saan nga banda? magkano bayad yung para kang si superman:bash:

Hi Carrotz!

1. Travel Time. From Downtown Davao, around two hours.

* 45 mins to 1 hour from Downtown Davao to the junction of the National Highway and the road to Kapatagan.

* 45 mins to 1 hour from the National Highway uphill on the Kapatagan road up to the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

2. Suggested Transportation.

* If you wanna go all the way up to Camp Sabros, a 4-wheel drive vehicle/suv is recommended.

* Any vehicle if you are willing to trek 1 km uphill to Camp Sabros. Just park your vehicle at the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

3. Location and Directions. Camp Sabros is at Kapatagan, Digos City, in the mountains 1000+meters/3000+feet above sea level. From Davao City, follow the national road en route to Digos City. Along that road you will see a Y-Road that leads you to either GenSan or Kidapawan. Follow the Kidapawan Route (and slow down, look at the right side of the road). Before reaching the DASURECO (Davao del Sur Electric Company) compound, you will see a road on the right side of the highway with a sign saying "THIS WAY TO KAPATAGAN." Turn right and from then on just follow the road to Kapatagan. When you reach the checkpoint to the Mt. Apo National Park / Mt. Apo Mountaineering Trail, the road to Camp Sabros is to the right and uphill.

The road to Kapatagan is "putol-putol" cement and dirt road, but the road is good, a little steep on parts. Sedans and small cars can be brought to Kapatagan but not up to Camp Sabros, which would require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. You can always park your vehicle at the checkpoint and go on foot to Camp Sabros... a 1-kilometer uphill trek. ("kapoy" but fun)

4. Overnight Stay.
* Php1,200 per night (good for 4 persons),
* Php2,000 per night (good for 10 persons)

5. Food and Drinks, etc.. You may bring your "baons" :) The deli at Camp Sabros also serves food at affordable prices (P20-P50 per order!). Ice-cold drinks are available. Alcoholic beverages are also available at the deli, but you can also bring your own. :) Cigarettes are also sold at the deli. Personal hygiene items are available at the deli shop (sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, etc.).

6. Adventure, Entertainment, Amenities, etc. Zip Lines (380 meters and 400 meters - the longest in the Philippines), Cable Car. Picnic Tables, Cable TV, Billiard Hall, Deli/Diner, Bar, Souvenirs.

7. Admission and Fees. No entrance fees, no corkage fees. Zip Line rides range from 150 to 300 per head (round-trip -- alangan!).

*380-meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, then ride a cable car back to Camp Sabros)
-in pairs - Php150 per head
-solo - Php200 per head

*400-meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, zip 400 meters at DOUBLE SPEED back to Camp Sabros)
-solo only - Php300 per head (LONGEST AND CRAZIEST ZIP LINE RIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES)

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:05 AM

^^
Ambie, lunch time lang pala ako pwede. May lakad ako sa hapon. So what is it going to be? Lunch time mamaya? Sa Gmall nalang?

para atang natuloy sila sa Sabros ,kc sabi nya kung matuloy baka gabi na ang EB :)

text ko muna for confirmation.

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 03:08 AM

para atang natuloy sila sa Sabros ,kc sabi nya kung matuloy baka gabi na ang EB :)

text ko muna for confirmation.

I thought galing na sila sa sabros last monday? Anyway, just text me the plan. Pero lunchtime ra ko pwede. Hehehe.

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:17 AM

I thought galing na sila sa sabros last monday? Anyway, just text me the plan. Pero lunchtime ra ko pwede. Hehehe.

ngano diay kung dinner? :D mao wala man sila ka sakay sa zip line :lol:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2407/1001407fq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shrine Hills

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 03:21 AM

^^
Naa koy lakaw. Lols. :lol:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:24 AM

looks familiar ang bldg. :D

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2626/pict1432hj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 03:36 AM

^^
Yep. It looks like the TTH Building, smaller version though. Hehehehe!

Saang Radisson Hotel yan? Radisson is a very famous international hotel brand. I was able to check-in noon sa Shanghai Radisson. (katkat)

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 03:38 AM

para atang natuloy sila sa Sabros ,kc sabi nya kung matuloy baka gabi na ang EB :)

text ko muna for confirmation.
pls... sa lunch nalang....

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 03:40 AM

nope po... :ohno: ... as i have explained to sir paul po, san pedro is the center of davao's history and it's just fitting to have it named this way... besides, hindi po madaling gayahin ang title (that means, it's easier to find this thread from amongst the kapi-kats and the orig ones)... imo lang po in cooperation with my uncle :lol:

You have a point po. Bakit kasi po laging ginagaya ang wadab. Benchmark ba?

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 03:41 AM

matanda ata ang uncle mo sa akin :lol:

really di ko alam na 8012 na ang Matina :)

I also know that po. May separate zip codes na ang mga areas sa Metro Davao.

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:48 AM

I also know that po. May separate zip codes na ang mga areas sa Metro Davao.

so sa Bajada ano ang zip code , can you provide the link ?

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:51 AM

naku parang di na matuloy ang EB kasi pumunta ng Philippine Eagle and Malagos , baka next time na lang :)

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 03:56 AM

^^
Meron po yan sa Post Office. Puntahan mo nalang. Hehehe

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 04:03 AM

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1438/pa181713gy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 04:04 AM

Here... Naa ko gamay info sa mga new Zip Codes...

8016 - Ateneo
8017 - Bunawan
8018 - Calinan
8019 - Airport
8020 - Mandug
8021 - Matina
8022 - Mintal
8023 - Talomo
8024 - Panacan
8025 - Toril
8026 - UM

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 04:08 AM

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 04:11 AM

pabor ata sa south , galing ha even schools have their own zip codes .

Di pa complete yan Dinabaw... Sneak peek pa lang hehehe... na gisi bitaw ang listahan mao wala ang uban :lol::lol::lol:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 04:14 AM

^^ :banana:
anyway not Canibad , a high end "Canibad"!

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5121/41905994ig0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Buenavista Island, Davao

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 04:21 AM

pabor ata sa south , galing ha even schools have their own zip codes .

Yup! Even THE Arrrneo has its own zip code. :lol:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 04:34 AM

Yup! Even THE Arrrneo has its own zip code. :lol:

do they have that in other Mindy city ;)

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 04:36 AM

^^
That I do not know. I just love it when it is pronounced as THE Arrrneo. :lol:

carrotz

March 19th, 2008, 04:38 AM

Hi Carrotz!

1. Travel Time. From Downtown Davao, around two hours.

* 45 mins to 1 hour from Downtown Davao to the junction of the National Highway and the road to Kapatagan.

* 45 mins to 1 hour from the National Highway uphill on the Kapatagan road up to the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

2. Suggested Transportation.

* If you wanna go all the way up to Camp Sabros, a 4-wheel drive vehicle/suv is recommended.

* Any vehicle if you are willing to trek 1 km uphill to Camp Sabros. Just park your vehicle at the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

3. Location and Directions. Camp Sabros is at Kapatagan, Digos City, in the mountains 1000+meters/3000+feet above sea level. From Davao City, follow the national road en route to Digos City. Along that road you will see a Y-Road that leads you to either GenSan or Kidapawan. Follow the Kidapawan Route (and slow down, look at the right side of the road). Before reaching the DASURECO (Davao del Sur Electric Company) compound, you will see a road on the right side of the highway with a sign saying "THIS WAY TO KAPATAGAN." Turn right and from then on just follow the road to Kapatagan. When you reach the checkpoint to the Mt. Apo National Park / Mt. Apo Mountaineering Trail, the road to Camp Sabros is to the right and uphill.

The road to Kapatagan is "putol-putol" cement and dirt road, but the road is good, a little steep on parts. Sedans and small cars can be brought to Kapatagan but not up to Camp Sabros, which would require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. You can always park your vehicle at the checkpoint and go on foot to Camp Sabros... a 1-kilometer uphill trek. ("kapoy" but fun)

4. Overnight Stay.
* Php1,200 per night (good for 4 persons),
* Php2,000 per night (good for 10 persons)

5. Food and Drinks, etc.. You may bring your "baons" :) The deli at Camp Sabros also serves food at affordable prices (P20-P50 per order!). Ice-cold drinks are available. Alcoholic beverages are also available at the deli, but you can also bring your own. :) Cigarettes are also sold at the deli. Personal hygiene items are available at the deli shop (sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, etc.).

6. Adventure, Entertainment, Amenities, etc. Zip Lines (380 meters and 400 meters - the longest in the Philippines), Cable Car. Picnic Tables, Cable TV, Billiard Hall, Deli/Diner, Bar, Souvenirs.

7. Admission and Fees. No entrance fees, no corkage fees. Zip Line rides range from 150 to 300 per head (round-trip -- alangan!).

*380-meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, then ride a cable car back to Camp Sabros)
-in pairs - Php150 per head
-solo - Php200 per head

*400-meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, zip 400 meters at DOUBLE SPEED back to Camp Sabros)
-solo only - Php300 per head (LONGEST AND CRAZIEST ZIP LINE RIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES)

tnx dexter really appreciated:)

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 04:46 AM

i guess ABS-CBN's Sports Unlimited next Davao Adventure will be Mt. Hamiguitan !!!:cheers:

spectacular view of Davao Oriental facing the Pacific Ocean!!

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3266/img0014at3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/371/391748204b3277b44ffgd3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2365/dscn3972etp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 05:00 AM

Post ko lang ito dito mga Goys para sa gusto ng info. Here's some info I have of Camp Sabros: Location, how to get there, amenities, accommodations, etc.

~~~ CAMP SABROS ~~~
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5746/campsabros03172008345xe3.jpg

1. Travel Time. From Downtown Davao, around two hours.

* 45 mins to 1 hour from Downtown Davao to the junction of the National Highway and the road to Kapatagan.

* 45 mins to 1 hour from the National Highway uphill on the Kapatagan road up to the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

2. Suggested Transportation.

* If you wanna go all the way up to Camp Sabros, a 4-wheel drive vehicle/suv is recommended.

* Any vehicle if you are willing to trek 1 km uphill to Camp Sabros. Just park your vehicle at the Mt. Apo National Park Checkpoint.

3. Location and Directions. Camp Sabros is at Kapatagan, Digos City, in the mountains 1200 meters/3900 feet above sea level. From Davao City, follow the national road en route to Digos City. Along that road you will see a Y-Road that leads you to either GenSan or Kidapawan. Follow the Kidapawan Route (and slow down, look at the right side of the road). Before reaching the DASURECO (Davao del Sur Electric Company) compound, you will see a road on the right side of the highway with a sign saying "THIS WAY TO KAPATAGAN." Turn right and from then on just follow the road to Kapatagan. When you reach the checkpoint to the Mt. Apo National Park / Mt. Apo Mountaineering Trail, the road to Camp Sabros is to the right and uphill.

The road to Kapatagan is "putol-putol" cement and dirt road, but the road is good, a little steep on parts. Sedans and small cars can be brought to Kapatagan but not up to Camp Sabros, which would require a 4-wheel drive vehicle. You can always park your vehicle at the checkpoint and go on foot to Camp Sabros... a 1-kilometer uphill trek. ("kapoy" but fun)

4. Overnight Stay.
* Php1,200 per night (good for 4 persons),
* Php2,000 per night (good for 10 persons)

5. Food and Drinks, etc.. You may bring your "baons" :) The deli at Camp Sabros also serves food at affordable prices (P20-P50 per order!). Ice-cold drinks are available. Alcoholic beverages are also available at the deli, but you can also bring your own. :) Cigarettes are also sold at the deli. Personal hygiene items are available at the deli shop (sanitary napkins, soap, toothpaste, etc.).

6. Adventure, Entertainment, Amenities, etc. Zip Lines (380 meters and 400 meters - the longest in the Philippines), Cable Car. Picnic Tables, Cable TV, Billiard Hall, Deli/Diner, Bar, Souvenirs.

7. Admission and Fees. No entrance fees, no corkage fees. Zip Line rides range from 150 to 300 per head (round-trip -- alangan!).

*380-meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, then ride a cable car back to Camp Sabros)
-in pairs - Php150 per head
-solo - Php200 per head

*400-meters (zip 380 meters to the other mountain, zip 400 meters at DOUBLE SPEED back to Camp Sabros)
-solo only - Php300 per head (LONGEST AND CRAZIEST ZIP LINE RIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES)

DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 05:02 AM

Yeeeepi... Grand time gyud diay @Dexter. :cheers:
Tama gyud ka Simply The Best gyud....:banana:

Korek jud ka Sir Ibex!!! It was exhilarating, fun, simply the best!!!

DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 05:04 AM

^^ yup!

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6850/campsabros03172008315pq4.jpg

may photos rin kami niyan di lang na post dapat sana "hear no evil , see no evil ,speak no evil " murag goys jud :lol:

anyway suot mo na pala yang tee na "typhoon-free DVO" from coed shirts :cheers:

Yep, nag palit dayun ko Sir Ambs kay naibog ko sa mga pics dito sa Shop Davao thread! I love the shirts by Coed!!! Gusto ko mag suot ug mga ing-ana pag naa ko sa Manila or some other place. Sabay mi ni Peng Hok palit didto, nag palit pud cya ug Typhoon-Free DVO shirt. :banana::banana::banana:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 05:04 AM

^^ make it exact dex 3,900ft. sa Camp Sabros :cheers:

mahal lang kay P450.00 /shirt, i was searching for cap or shorts wala hehehe

tomorrow Canibad na naman kami ! :banana:

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 05:16 AM

naku parang di na matuloy ang EB kasi pumunta ng Philippine Eagle and Malagos , baka next time na lang :)
whaaat? oh no! pls. sedate me! hehe!

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 05:18 AM

^^ make it exact dex 3,900ft. sa Camp Sabros :cheers:

3,900 ft. diay ang Camp Sabros? may I know pila ang elevation sa Ipol? (tama ba spelling?)

Ibex

March 19th, 2008, 05:22 AM

3,900 ft. diay ang Camp Sabros? may I know pila ang elevation sa Ipol? (tama ba spelling?)

Epol @Il Tenore...

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 05:28 AM

Former “Mutya ng Dabaw” and Davao Today columnist Joan Mae Soco has always dreamed of enjoying the beaches of Phuket, Thailand. Little did she know that, only six hours away by land, in Baganga, Davao Oriental, is a paradise that is just as lovely. She filed this report about a recent trip there.

DAVAO CITY — I have always dreamed of enjoying Kamla Beach in Phuket, Thailand, and wished to experience it during a vacation. I prayed a lot for it to happen. And a different, not to mention more beautiful, answer to my prayer came.

In the recent “Araw ng Baganga,” I and some members of the Davao City Tourism Office were invited by Mayor Gerry Morales of Baganga, Davao Oriental, to host a major event in his town. When I was told of the invitation, I was quite hesitant to go because of the long drive. But I went anyway.

The six-hour ride to Baganga was worth it because when we arrived at the mayor’s house, a feast was waiting for us – lobsters, crabs and lots of other seafoods. And to think we arrived at midnight!
HIDDEN HEAVEN. The mangroves of Baganga are a sight to behold. (davaotoday.com photo by Joan Mae Soco)

The next morning, Mayor Gerry himself toured us around the mangrove garden. I was awed by the scenery of a veritable forest nurtured by the seawater. However, we learned that the mangrove garden was just a product of rehabilitation by the town. Residents along the shores usually cut down the mangroves for different purposes. According to Mayor Gerry, there used to be 300 hectares of mangroves but this has rapidly reduced to 162 hectares due to kaingin (slash and burn) farming and scraping of mangrove barks for tungog, an ingredient in making tuba or coconut wine.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3522/baganga1mg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9074/baganga2qg1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
HIDDEN HEAVEN. The mangroves of Baganga are a sight to behold. (davaotoday.com photo by Joan Mae Soco)

On Day Two, as I explored the shores of the mangrove garden, I met a teenage boy named Tata. I asked him if he would allow me to ride in his banca and accompany me to the nearest white-sand beach. The shy kid agreed; he brought me to a place called Alaska.

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5778/baganga3ot0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
RESTORED. These mangroves are a product of the town’s rehabilitation efforts. (davaotoday.com photo by Joan Mae Soco)

The beach is somewhere in the seemingly hidden area of the mangrove garden; many villagers would go there to bathe in the sea. Even the shallow part of the sea has much to offer as one can actually see corals six feet below.

On our way back, I handed Tata a 20-peso bill and I was amused when he told me that I need not pay him because, after all, he was just roaming around and that it was not his job to tour people anyway. I was taken aback when he asked me if people from the cities always pay for something they have enjoyed or demand payment for favors.

On Day Three, I was joined by “Hiyas sa Kadayawan” 2006 Kitten Maambong and “Pag-asa ng Dabaw” 2006 Rea Lane Horfilla. We were showed around the municipality by no less than the municipality’s first lady, Nida Morales. We visited several places. One of those was the San Victor beach, a white-sand island with very clear waters and waves perfect for surfing.

It was then that I realized that I have been dreaming of places too far away, not knowing that the beauty I have been seeking all this time is quite near me. I have been fantasizing about Kamla Beach in Phuket hundreds of miles from home when, in Baganga, nature’s beauty is real and is only six hours away. (Joan Mae Soco/davaotoday.com)

http://davaotoday.com/2006/12/28/davao-oriental%e2%80%99s-slice-of-paradise/2/

xzibit31

March 19th, 2008, 06:13 AM

Tower de Davao!

sure! call me! 09226468222... pwede na kaayo ko ugma...

wow naman!

agree.... big durian unta...

I so love the picture!

^^bagobo being the tribe in Davao and Durian being the fruit... nice combination..

@Il Tenore....pls stop spamming. its kinda annoying.

DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 07:01 AM

^^ make it exact dex 3,900ft. sa Camp Sabros :cheers:

mahal lang kay P450.00 /shirt, i was searching for cap or shorts wala hehehe

tomorrow Canibad na naman kami ! :banana:

Done na po Sir Ambs! :) Lagi mejo mahalon ang shirt, pero ok naman cya, something I will be proud to wear wherever in the world I may be! :)

Waaa!!! Enjoy your Canibad escapade mga goys! I've been there too!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Peng Hok

March 19th, 2008, 08:49 AM

Latest development of Holiday Oceanview

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/29-11-07_1042.jpg

http://neodavao.wordpress.com/files/2007/09/img_0378.jpg

photo taken by waway

Mindanao's FIRST and ONLY Yacht Club... Where else but in Davao. Need I say more? :lol:

nick4ubaby

March 19th, 2008, 09:26 AM

Royal Mandaya to build 90-room resort hotel, say
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

THE Royal Mandaya Hotel will build a 90-room hotel with a resort concept near the SM City Davao mall in the prime Ecoland area.

Fernando Aquino, resident manager of the hotel, said the Escandor family, owner of the hotel, already bought the 2.5 hectare property and that it has already drafted the plan for the resort-hotel.

“The construction will probably start at the last quarter of the year,” Aquino who joined the hotel last month after the family signed up with his Banig Management Inc. to manage the hotel.

The management decided to embark on the project because of the good economy of the city, he said. “The economy of the city is growing tremendously,” he said.

In a press conference, Aquino said the plan is to the make the hotel a family oriented one as it will feature a big swimming pool, a zoo and other amenities that will cater to families who want to spend time together.

However, he said he could not give the exact amount that will be used in setting up the hotel although the owners already spent about P200 million in acquiring the prime property which is near two big condominiums.

Part of the hotel, Aquino added, will be a convention center which will have a 1,800 seating capacity to attract medium-sized conventions.

Earlier, some officials of tourism industry organizations in the city like Margarita Montemayor, chair of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East Asean Growth Area Tourism Council, said the private sector must lead in investing in infrastructure to lure visitors to the city.

Montemayor made the comment as tourism industry stakeholders have complained about the lack of a bigger convention venue, a convention center which has a 3,000-seating capacity, so it could attract big conventions in the country.

Aquino admitted that the hotel has aggressively marketed itself to local convention organizers in the Davao Region, particularly the local government units. Between early this year and until August, the Commission on Audit has already booked the hotel for its convention.

Among the areas identified for its marketing plan are the newly-created Mati City in Davao Oriental, Digos City in Davao del Sur and General Santos City. The hotel has also conducted a sales blitz in Cebu as it plans to set up an office in Manila. “We are going into a massive marketing blitz,” he said.

The marketing blitz is necessary because the hotel is increasing its rates on rooms and food and beverages by 15 percent starting next month. Aquino explained that the hotel management decided to increase its rates as it has already refurbished the hotel to make it more attractive to clients.

He added the hotel management already spent P33 million for the refurbishment activities, including the addition of 14 rooms. Each room has a budget of P1.5 million. By the end of this year, the hotel will have 161 rooms as another 100 rooms will be added by next year, he added.

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 10:29 AM

^^ nice article nick ,heres the link http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19512

naging hotel na pala siya from a apartment bldg. before

anyway i encountered this photo in flickr notice it's the Korean company(it's obvious from the way they wrote the english :D) who said they are going to build a hotel too, meron ba kayong alam san tung signage

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Sizaryan

March 19th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Canibad kaganiha...

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DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Royal Mandaya to build 90-room resort hotel

Nice! Nice! Another Hotel for Davao! 2.5 hectares is quite big.

DexterTexter

March 19th, 2008, 10:49 AM

^^:cheers:^^:banana:^^:cheers:^^

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 10:53 AM

Day 3 of the Davao Food Appreciation Tour (Davao FAT).

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Long ride to the next destination - Eden Nature Park.

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A place for fun and food lovers!

The buffet table at Eden Nature Park’s dining area is filled with delicious and fresh dishes!

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I liked the stuffed Bangus lined with that nice sauce!

The vegetable and fruit salads were likewise delicious.. what makes it even better is that they are fresh!

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The vegetables are harvested inside the park.

Eden Nature Park is less than an hour away from the City proper. Its located at Bayabas, Toril District
Check out their website: www.edennaturepark.com.ph

Categories:
http://tagadavao.wordpress.com/2008/03/19/davao-fat-day-3-eden-nature-park/

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 11:06 AM

^^
if it's in Downtown...it can be accessed easily... if it's in South.. It can be a perfect location for those who want to relax from busy streets...

But for me... I prefer the resort hotel to be located Down South...agree?

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 11:08 AM

^^naka-join ka sa ilahang tour?

gusto man unta nako mu-join but.. wala ko kabalo asa sila.. :(

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Epol @Il Tenore...
thanks for the correction @Ibex!

btw... pila jud ang elevation sa Epol? can anyone answer coz mangadto man gud mi Pagka-Friday.... and light Jacket ba ang isul-ob or pwede shirt lang?

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Goyz... just went kanina sa Victoria Plaza and guess what... naa na poy mga high-end brands sama sa...

1.) Mendrez
2.) Femme
3.) Guess (dako ang space niya!)

I can't remember pa sa ubang stores... naa lay nasaag didto.. Buchike! (naa bitaw!)

reancorbz84

March 19th, 2008, 11:22 AM

i wud suggest pls do bring a jacket.... it'l be real cold there at night. lalu now na maulan... :nuts:

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 11:27 AM

^^thanks a lot!!

but pila ang elevation sa Epol? kay sa Eden...3,600 ft. di ba?

mas taas ba sa Epol?

reancorbz84

March 19th, 2008, 11:29 AM

hehehe oh yeah there are new shops there in vplaza na mejo katkat, just like dis shop who sells expensive antiques and other stuffs. yung guess matagal na, meron din silang levi's shop. hehehe

Rall

March 19th, 2008, 11:49 AM

^^thanks a lot!!

but pila ang elevation sa Epol? kay sa Eden...3,600 ft. di ba?

mas taas ba sa Epol?

Eden is 2670 ft - sabi ni Garmin GPS unit...

neyoneyo80

March 19th, 2008, 12:24 PM

:lol: a linguistic artifact!!!

^^ nice article nick ,heres the link http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=19512

naging hotel na pala siya from a apartment bldg. before

anyway i encountered this photo in flickr notice it's the Korean company(it's obvious from the way they wrote the english :D) who said they are going to build a hotel too, meron ba kayong alam san tung signage

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4364/234317984604e3a1edbdqy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 12:34 PM

^^mao ba? kay akong nakit-an man gud kay 3,600+ feet..

is it the sign ang mali or ako?

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 01:11 PM

^^levi's shop? where can I find it?

reancorbz84

March 19th, 2008, 02:05 PM

^^^^

Korean businesses are bullish in Davao

By Germelina Lacorte
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 06:28pm (Mla time) 06/17/2007

DAVAO CITY -- Two faces of Korea seem to emerge in Davao these days -- the face of the Korean small business in the streets and those of Korean big investors bullish about the Davao prospects. The two faces never meet.

Just across Victoria Plaza mall in Bajada, the small Kimchi restaurant opens to serve droves of Korean students who come here each year for cheap English education. Kimchi is just one of several small Korean firms sprouting around the city in recent years to cater to the demands of a growing number of Koreans, some of whom have come and settled in Davao for good.

But just a block away on the 17th floor of LandCo building, Young Il Han, the chief executive officer of the all-Korean development firm Good Morning Davao, has set his eyes on much bigger prospects in this city. He represents another face of Korea not easily visible down the street. The Korean firm, which opened last year, is putting in P410 million for its property development projects in Buhangin and the island garden city of Samal this year alone. Justin Choi, chief operating officer, says the company is putting up a 120-unit residential hotel estimated to cost P355 million in a 7,200 square meter lot in Buhangin area.

The high-end facility will be equipped with an English language school for foreigners, including Koreans, a business center and a gymnasium.

Alongside this project is the 12.9-hectare resort and residential farm subdivision estimated to cost P60 million in nearby island garden city of Samal. Both projects, which will begin construction in July, target the high-end Korean, Japanese and Australian tourists and retirees coming to Davao.

Choi says that both projects will hire a total of 500 construction workers during the construction phase and 250 hotel management workers once the two projects are completed.

Both projects only cover the first phase of the Korean firm’s development interest in Davao, he says. The Korean company is currently negotiating with Filipino partners for the development of a 760-hectare area near Davao city, where they plan to put up a P9 billion resort with a 27-hole golf course and a subdivision.

The project, which will cover the third phase of the Korean firm’s development project in Davao, will include an industrial park, where they’re going to invite electronic and computer companies from Japan and South Korea to put up projects geared for exports.

Choi says that the Korean company has chosen Davao from among other areas in the Philippines because of the big potential for property development that remains untapped here.

“There is still much of the raw land area just waiting to be developed,” says Choi, his face beaming as he surveys with confidence the Davao landscape visible through the glass windows of the Landco Building.

“We’re developers, we want new land, that’s why, we choose Davao city,” says Choi, who has experience in land development and investments in Japan, Korea and America. Their Korean-firm Kangwon Land Development Company has successful projects in Jeju island in South Korea and Kangwondo in eastern Korea.

Before the Davao project, the Korean development firm has partnered with Filipino investors in putting up the Good Morning Land Corp., with the property development projects in Batangas, Nasugbu and Rizal in the last five years.

But in 2005, the Koreans started looking for possible development sites. “We’ve gone to Baguio, Cebu and Boracay but decided that Davao City is best for development,” says Choi. “There is still much untapped potential in Davao,” he says. “The city is the second biggest in Asia, it belongs to Mindanao which has good resources and good weather (no hurricanes here), its international airport was constructed by a Korean company, it has a lot of good factors to attract foreign retirees, low prices with high potential for economic growth and plenty of chances to develop a very big project.” “Good morning,” he says, represents “hope” and “a good start.”

Lou Pasawa, city director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), says he expects the Korean project to have multiplier effect in the Davao economy. Pasawa says the construction industry has 60 ancillary industries that will benefit from its activities, among them are the small construction supplies industries, spare parts, eateries, and other downstream industries.

Aside from Good Morning Davao, another Korean company is about to invest in coco peat production here for exports, according to Pasawa. Michael Kang of the Korean-based H&B Corp. plans to put up a new corporation for export production of coco peats—a fine dust from coconut husks—currently enjoying brisk demand in Korea. The Korean company wanted to put up three processing plants in Davao and surrounding areas, with combined capacity of 100 metric tons per month, says Pasawa.

“They were here scouting for raw materials and when they saw the raw materials readily available, they are ready to form a new company,” he says. The Korean company is still preparing the necessary documents for registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

These big Korean investors, however, have nothing in common with small Korean firms also seen sprouting around Davao, says Choi. Lee Jinwoo, 29, a researcher in Davao for a Korean travel website nomad21.com, says Koreans are coming to the Philippines because everything in the country is very cheap. Even the price for learning English in the Philippines is only half or even a quarter of the price anywhere else in the world, he says. The Philippines is the fourth destination for Koreans to learn English after Great Britain, Canada and Australia.

As Korea increases its job quota for Filipinos to 12,000 this year, even learning centers offering Korean language courses to Korean-bound overseas Filipino workers are also popping up.

Whether we like it or not, the Koreans are coming, says Sonia Garcia, regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT), who noted the trend among Korean visitors in the last six years. In 2006 alone, a total of 2,647 Korean tourists visited Davao, an increase from 2,622 who visited here in the previous year.

Based on the DOT estimates of $90 average daily spending for each tourist, the number of Korean visitors last year could have spent some $714,690 (or P33.59 million) for an average three-day stay here.

At the Kimchi Restauant along Bajada, it’s half past eleven but only a few Korean customers come trickling in for lunch. Curiously, the Korean restaurant looks deserted. It’s still the middle of May when most of the Korean customers are on vacation, a cheerful Filipina waitress points out.

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM

^^ yeah it's good morning Korea ..lol

asa ni dafet?

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dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Canibad kaganiha...

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guapo ang starfish sa Canibad no parang di sa pinas..lol

Il Tenore

March 19th, 2008, 02:43 PM

^^ yeah it's good morning Korea ..lol

asa ni dafet?

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People's Park?

neyoneyo80

March 19th, 2008, 03:11 PM

looks like oversized easter eggs :lol: happy easter holiday to everyone :cheers:

^^ yeah it's good morning Korea ..lol
asa ni dafet?
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dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:12 PM

A Whole Latte Love
Matina Branch

nice interiors
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international food
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a new branch in J.P. Laurel Ave. & Trade School Drive :cheers:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:17 PM

^^ oo nga! before easter we must observe lent , so no meat for now neyo :nono::lol:

neyoneyo80

March 19th, 2008, 03:19 PM

^^ i'm eating sushi lang po muna :lol: :cheers:

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Surfing in Davao Oriental !!!

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neyoneyo80

March 19th, 2008, 03:27 PM

You have a point po. Bakit kasi po laging ginagaya ang wadab. Benchmark ba?

palagay ko po, opo po ang sagot po :lol: .... okay lang po gumaya, kung sana po masusutain... but i still prefer that others po just find creative titles for their city thread at hindi po sana mag-exaggerate, imo lang po... :cheers:

re:new zip codes.... ano po ang zip code ng Sn. Pedro, 8000 pa rin po ba?

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:33 PM

^^ but tomorrow parang di maiwasan ang meat sa Canibad :naughty: :lol:

asa dafet no.2 ?

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henji

March 19th, 2008, 03:37 PM

asa dapit ning good morning hotel????

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:41 PM

asa dapit ning good morning hotel????

hi henji wala pang definite area but somewhere in north daw.:)

dinabaw

March 19th, 2008, 03:58 PM

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henji

March 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM

hi henji wala pang definite area but somewhere in north daw.:)

tanx, i hope it will be a highrise structure.

davaoeagle

March 19th, 2008, 05:46 PM

KC Concepcion to cover Joey Ayala's song
By Chris Te Fabian Published : 2008-03-19
Mindanao Times

MEGA-DAUGHTER KC Concepcion loves the music of Joey Ayala, and she is remaking of one of Ayala's songs in her upcoming debut album.

It was revealed by Joey himself during SM CIty Davao's Music Festival in which he was given a tribute on Sunday.

Joey told reporters that KC is doing a rework of his song Agila (Haring Ibon), which was cited by the Awit Awards of the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry (PARI) for best folk-pop recording, and best country ballad recording in 1991.

"Malaking karangala sa akin iyon (It's a big honor for me)," Joey said, adding that KC is one of the most popular young stars today.

Joey said he can't wait to hear how KC will render her version of the song.

He wrote the song Agila when he was still in Davao as tribute to the Philippine Eagle. It was included in his very first album, Panganay ng Umaga which was initially released in 1981, but was commercially distributed in 1991. It was also included in the repackaged album, Mga Awit ng Tanod Lupa.

The Datu Bago awardee (the highest honor given to a Davaoeño by the city government) said he will not pose any objection if other artists like to cover his songs.

He said Rivermaya did their versions of his songs, Padayon and Ilog, in the album Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo, the last CD participated in by former vocalist Rico Blanco.

On Sunday at SM City Davao, seven homegrown acts paid tribute to Joey Ayala as they rendered their version of Ayala's songs during the SM CIty Davao's Music Festival.

The Filipino-Chinese-Spanish-Indian singer-composer lauded the participating Davao artists, telling them that they can make a fortune with their performances.

He said he will support if the participating groups decide to come up with a compilation album of their Ayala's versions.

The multi-awarded and multi-faceted artist was surprised that his indigenous-sounding songs were transformed to various genres that included rock, hip-hop, jazz, pop, reggae and r-n-b,

While he was born in Bukidnon and spent his childhood years in Manila, Joey spent time in Davao region (Tagum City and Davao City) from 1973 to 1991.

In 1991, he moved back to Manila where he brought there his sounds which he originated in Davao. Most of his earlier songs were written in his old turf at GSIS Matina.

He popularized haunting songs such as Walang Hanggang Paalam and Wala Nang Tao Sa Santa Filomena which became which eventually became theme songs of two critically acclaimed films, Marilou Diaz Abaya's Bagong Buwan, and Lino Brocka's Orapronobis, and respectively. He has released 16 albums to date.

davaoeagle

March 19th, 2008, 06:14 PM

Thursday, March 20, 2008
DTI identifies top export destinations
By Joy Romares-Sevilla
Sunstar Davao

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Southern Mindanao has identified the top export destination of the Davao Region's products in 2007.

A report submitted by DTI Southern Mindanao to the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) Southern Mindanao office named these markets as Japan, China, United States of America (USA), Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Russia.

The top merchandise export of the region, which is banana and its by-products, was exported in Russia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, USA, China, and Japan.

Desiccated coconut and its by-products, on the other hand, which are the top five merchandise exports of the region, were exported to Canada, Japan, China, USA, Korea, and United Kingdom.

Mango and pineapple are exported to Japan, Korea, and New Zealand, while tuna are imported by Germany, USA, and China.

DTI reported that a total of US$417.7 million was generated for banana exports last year; US$120.8 million for pineapple; and US$33.9 million and US$13.9 million for banana chips, desiccated coconut, and other coconut by-products, respectively.

davaoeagle

March 19th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Thursday, March 20, 2008
BIR exceeds collection by P5 billion
Sunstar Davao

BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Regional Director Marcelinda Omila-Yap announced Tuesday that her agency has exceeded the February collection by P510,997,880, which is over its goal by 0.42 percent and over last year's collection by P86.9 million or 20.51 percent.

Gracing the Arena 11 radio forum, Director Omila-Yap said the BIR regional office also collected P111.1 million from the tax amnesty program per its updated data.

The tax amnesty, which ended last March 6, has no more extension. Delinquent taxpayers were given at least six months to settle their accounts from 2005 and prior years without investigation anymore on their books of accounts.

Finance Secretary Margarito Teves, who was in Davao last week, was happy with the tax amnesty collection reports of the BIR Davao regional office, which has exceeded its tax amnesty collection goal of P80 million.

The President's economic team was in Davao for the economic briefing held at Marco Polo hotel together with Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr., National Economic Development Authority (Neda) acting secretary Augusto Santos, Energy Undersecretary Ramon Santos, Agriculture Undersecretary Jesus Emmanuel Paras, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Merly Cruz, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Director Iluminada Sicat.

In Davao region, Omila-Yap reported to Secretary Teves that most of the delinquent taxpayers have availed of the tax amnesty program of the government.

There was one (individual) taxpayer alone who paid his delinquent taxes of P34 million.

Davao City, under the leadership of Revenue District officer Jose Eric Furia, posted the highest tax collection (from January to February 2008) amounting to P1,189,766,216.93, or an increase of 39.05 percent compared to last year's (2007) collection of same period or an increase of P185,876,165.43.

Second highest (from January to February 2008) is Digos City under the leadership of Eddie Castillo posting tax collection of P109,443,850.02, or an increase of P12,903,371.85 or 28.29 percent.

Mati in Davao Oriental under Bella Bentulan garnered P47,292,620.75, while Tagum City under the leadership of Franklin Ladores collected P275,115,278.52.

Yap said there are still some taxpayers who wish to avail of the tax amnesty but the BIR cannot grant it anymore since the government did not provide any extension after a six-month compliance.

"We sent letters to delinquent taxpayers for them to avail of the tax amnesty, but perhaps some of our taxpayers have taken it for granted or they were too busy and were not able to show up to file their tax amnesty. We are too sorry to say that after March 6,2008 deadline, no extension was provided by the government," she said. (PIA)