Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 22

davaoeagle

June 5th, 2006, 08:26 PM

FYI...sa davao ko nidako....tiga skyline ko.. igraduate from addu from HS to College... lived outside for a year lang (manila para magreview) been to cdo last week lang 2 DAYS kay nagbisita ko sa barkada nako..its unny how you guys accuse me of not being a davaeno kasi lang i have my complaints about my city

did i say i hated davao? no! i just expressed my feelings na wala masaydo economic activities sa davao....whY would i express that? BECAUSE I LOVE MY CITY AND IM AFRAID NA THE CITY OFFICIALS ARE TOO PASSIVE IN PROMOTING DAVAO CITY!!!! you express your love for davao by saying that everything is rosy, i express mine in a different manner..

Ok Bro, i apologize for what i said- I was definitely out of line there. I give you the benefit of the doubt now re: your claim to be a Davaoeno. But you can't prevent people in this thread especially the hard-core Davaoenos like me to denounce your impairing statements. You started on a wrong foot in this thread and you appeared like a chip from the "davao-bashing blocks" which this thread (read Davao) is not a stranger to.

Just like the old adage, "Look before you leap". If I were you, I'd be more careful next time in venting my take in sensitive issues. You won't go wrong being proactive and sensible in words and actions.

I understand your being edgy now as regards developments in Davao. You don't see much physical activities this time but like what the other forumers are saying Davao is not remiss in this area as more than a billion pesos worth of infrastructures are in the pipeline and waiting for physical movement to start. You might wanna read more to keep yourself fairly abreast on this line.

For me, Davao need not look to its local neighbors to get ahead in the (dev't) game but I'd absolutely love for it to crane its neck over to the western and norhern parts of the globe as they are rather hackneyed to be ahead than us by eons and eons. I may sound cocky here but that is my take on it.

Welcome to this interesting thread!

davaoeagle

June 5th, 2006, 08:47 PM

By Barbara Carla R. Quiero

THE amended motorcycle ordinance or Ordinance 0189 has been finally implemented Monday after a month of suspension.

This after City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte ordered its implementation, Traffic Management Center (TMC) chief Celso Gempesaw said.

Duterte earlier said the ordinance has to be reviewed because of it affects on the livelihood of some Dabawenyos.

Ordinance 0189, which is an amendment of Ordinance 737, requires drivers and riders to wear crash helmets and limits the number of backriders to just one.

It also prohibits the use of a single motorcycle as public conveyance or habal-habal.

"I would call on all motorcycle drivers to follow the ordinance because starting today (Monday), the ordinance will be strongly implemented," Gempesaw said in an interview Monday.

Aside from banning motorcycles to be used as public conveyances and limiting passengers to just one, the ordinance also prohibits motorcycle drivers from carrying children younger than eight years old as passengers.

"You are not banned from using your motorcycles, but if you do intend to have a rider, then make the rider use a helmet as well," he said. "If you want to take your child for a ride, then bring proof that he is really eight years old or older."

Gempesaw said first offenders will be fined P1,000, second time offenders P2,000 and third time offenders P3,000.

Until the fines are not paid, the motorcycles of the erring drivers will be impounded at the TMC, he said.

He added that unregistered motorcycle units will never be retrieved by the owner.

"Even if the motorcycle is not used for habal-habal purposes or the driver has not violated the ordinance, they can never get their motorcycle back. Once unregistered motorcycles are impounded the mayor doesn't want these released ever," Gempesaw added.

There are more or less 14,000 habal-habal operators in Davao City.

davaoeagle

June 5th, 2006, 08:52 PM

THE upcoming 7th Davao Business Conference will highlight the various investment potentials of the region, the Department of Trade and Industry in Southern Mindanao announced.

This activity is the annual gathering of the different Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIs) and other stakeholders throughout the Davao Region.

This year's DBC will be held on June 22 and 23 at the St. Therese Gym, Madang in Mati, Davao Oriental, with the Davao Oriental Eastern Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DOECCII) as the host in partnership with the local government of Mati.

With the theme "Convergence and Collaboration: Davao Region's Key to Business Dynamism," the conference will put emphasis on the cooperation among government and the private sector in developing a favorable business climate in the region.

Prelude to the conference proper will be the opening of the Davao Investment Showcase and Exhibit on June 22. This will be the venue for the launching of the Davao Industry Cluster Development Plan and the business-matching session.

DTI Regional Director for Southern Mindanao Merly M. Cruz said the activity will be an avenue for the region to unveil the opportunities that are available to the eight priority Industry Clusters, namely: banana; mango; seaweeds; coconut; mining; wood; tourism; and information and communications technology (ICT).

"The eight Industry Clusters are the major strengths of the region which we have to harness more. By having strong convergence and collaboration, it's not impossible for us to achieve utmost success in these sectors," she said.

For more inquiries about the event, please contact the DBC Secretariat (Mati LGU) at (087) 811-0459 or (087) 388-3234. You can also email them at info@makeitmati.com or visit their website, www.makeitmati.com.

Rajah_Soliman

June 5th, 2006, 08:58 PM

3. Expression of hate. We do not tolerate hateful messages. This includes things such as racism, sexism, xenophobia, religious bashing, open support of terrorism, homophobia, ultra nationalism or provincialism. If you generally have a problem with an entire group of people because of their nationality, religion, race or sexuality, that is your problem. Don't make it ours too.

SHALOM to all !!!

paulkrps

June 5th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Paul, how nice you have warmth too now. Is nice isn´t it? I am fine despite alot of doc´s visits at the moment. But I am full of energy.

Art is going well? Talked to one of the galleries again (it is owned by a womanfriend of mine) and she said that she will contact you like in about 2 months, she is so, so fullbooked and is also going on a trip to France but after that she will contact you. She had looked at your website and she really liked what you have there she said It is :okay: Paul.

Wishing you a nice evening Paul !!!

sorry for the late reply. i'm just finishing off some projects then it will be doing art again. looking forward to her call miss lena. have a good night and rest well. GOD bless!

Rajah_Soliman

June 5th, 2006, 11:24 PM

Rajah_Soliman

June 6th, 2006, 12:07 AM

scandinavian girl

June 6th, 2006, 12:18 AM

Ohhh sorry min alskling not repliying to your previous post!

Ohh too sensitive Lena ? :) ohh maybe don't get too close w/ me :jk:
anyway maybe its more in pollen, animal hairs and to much stress but i think Davao is ok for you just dont eat to much Durian fruit maybe a different attack! :laugh:

Happy for you today min alskling :wave:

Dinabaw min friend, I will be carefull around you:wink2: Seriously asthma can be a serious condition if it is not cared about properly. That is why I asked about the air in Davao, but when looking at all the pictures in here for months now I can gladly see that there are not so many cars driving or long lines of them or trafic jams, like we experience here in my city. If the pcitures are showing a true picture you do not have alot, alot of traffic??? Am I right or wrong? Also it is hard for you to answer my question about the air, I realize that, but I think you know if your air is very poluted or not as much, if the idustires pour out poison or if there are restrictions about it? I definitly mean no harm about these questions or think we are better or anything like that in my part of the world, we all have our problems, just like to know what are the onse in Davao, since I am coming there soon and I do have an asthmatic condition, farily under controll when properly treated and I use the medication I do have.

Dinabaw the durian fruit ? So what reaction is common then min älskling, do I get a rash, is it hot, hot so I burn myself, do I need to call 911 and be taken to the hospital? You better not let me taste it if you suspect a violent reaction :) I can eat other fuits, love fruits might just go crazy about the durian fruit you never know:)

Nice Tuseday to you Dinabaw. Jag älskar dig alltid!!!!

@Paul Thanx for your nice goodnight greetings!

@Gravy In a democratic society it is perfectly alright to have ideas and questions and opinions :) Wishing you a good time in here, welcome!

@Valium Hi to you and I think a mind that can look with contructive critisim is of big value for developement in any society. If not always, but many times you do just that! :)

@ rajah_soliman thanx for your pm advice, I am thankfull for any thougthfull comment! :)

I am a woman and have a woman´s view on bashing and being mean to each other and I wonder is it neccerssary among adults when there can be a sensible discussion instead???

To us all to think about is : ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE (the Beatles)

Goodnight to you ALL!

:goodbye:

Rajah_Soliman

June 6th, 2006, 01:14 AM

Dinabaw min friend, I will be carefull around you:wink2: Seriously asthma can be a serious condition if it is not cared

@ rajah_soliman thanx for your pm advice, I am thankfull for any thougthfull comment! :)

wo gehts du dann hin? naja..aufwiedersehen...hier noch für dich ein kleines stück Davao....mit einem fliegenden Flugzeug von CEBU PACIFIC...ich schalte jetzt ab.

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tj_brewed

June 6th, 2006, 02:59 AM

omg :eek2: thread 11 na? i was so busy at work...sorry po.....

ei bro sinjin! Thank u so much for Thread 11! It's more than I expected.... :)

ei miss ya all...... :) :) :)

junax

June 6th, 2006, 03:22 AM

^^ good morning TJ... long time no post hehe...

oo nga pala, congrats to sinjin for the very informative opening... great effort from a cebuano. a million thanks. :)

tj_brewed

June 6th, 2006, 03:27 AM

I can't help but notice Gravy_addict's post. I do feel your concerns! regarding big ticket projects?

well lemme point out Riverfront Corporate City first....coz this is my fave project of all....

Trust me bro, Sta Lucia Realty (developer), Dizons (land owners), and Orchard Property Corp. (marketing arm) are not taking this project for granted. You may conclude that this project is a dead meat kc walang current constructions dun or even bahay na tinatayo ang Sta Lucia, however, a number of lots have already been sold to private investors. Its upto these investors to when they would develop their lots. For further info, you may want to visit their office directly at Unit 708 West Tower, Tektite aka Phil Stock Exchange Center, Ortigas Center. Look for Elizabeth Suico Incio - one of the Area Sales Director, thats my mom. :)

In addition, i've remembered na na mention sa previous threads ni konsehal peter lavina na isa sya sa nag approve sa upcoming development in Riverfront. Its a phase-one residential development. Pls take note, that Riverfront is a mix of commercial and residential estate.

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regarding development sa Davao, lemme post the investments for first quarter of 2006

Food processing project of Stargate Enterprise Corporation located at Malagamot, Panacan - P 12.14 Million

Vapor heat treatment plant of Southern Philippines Fresh Fruits Corp. located at Ilang, Tibungco - P 52 Million

Property development - housing subdivision of Makar Properties Development, Inc. involving 179 units located at Baliok, Talomo District - P 275 Million

Property development - housing subdivision "Pag-ibig mega city" of Makar Properties Development, Inc. involving 3,660 units located at Tacunan, Tugbok District - P 1.43 Billion

Davao's 2006 Investment target is 1.7 Billion, well we reached that on the first quarter of the year.

You may refer to konsehal's blog (http://www.funchain.com/~peterlavina&category=Investments) for info. Councilor Peter Lavina is part of the Davao City Investment Incentive Board.

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PTA Greenbelt? this is not a dream na po...nor guni guni...There's already a budget for this and development will start pagkatapos ng BIMP Boy Scouts Jam. jan sa PTA Davao.

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by the way, Councilor Peter Lavina flew to Manila to attend various meetings. isa sa meetings kay ang planned expansion of SM Davao. pls refer to this link (www.funchain.com/~peterlavina)too.
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Also, please take note and appreciate the current air linkages and business ties that Davao achieved. The flight to Palau and Macau will further promote tourism in Davao and Mindanao. The recent sisterhood pact between Nanning China and Davao will improve economic activities. The success of ASEAN Tourism Forum 2006, the current BIMP BoyScout Jamboree, the upcoming 6th World Christian Gathering (the first to be held in Asia) on September, and other conventions will surely promote Davao to the global arena.
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However, i do agree with you.... Davao has to be more aggressive in promoting and attracting more investors in the city... And as average dabawenyos, that's what we (people from ssc) are doing as well... we're doing our part in promoting the city through the net, in our own lil ways..... :)

Welcome to SSC - Davao gravy_addict....and have a great stay! :) :) :)

junax

June 6th, 2006, 04:15 AM

^^ in addition...

P200 million heart center - Davao Doctors Hospital...
P123 million plastic packaging for banana...
P500 million low-cost housing in Cabantian...
multi-million 440-meter tibungco fruit wharf...
multi-million American President Lines (APL) newest container yard...

and riverfront? give them time naman, it's barely a year since ground breaking and we're expecting it to be makati na. napadaan ako doon last saturday and heavy equipments are still creating new avenues/road networks. just ignore riverfront for another year, and we'll be surprised. :)

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 05:49 AM

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:04 AM

BTW, ill keep you posted din pag may bagong proj sa office namin na mejo malaki..=) like the DCWD building na last year pa nahuman ang plans pero wala pa nasugdan ang const kay wala pa ata budget ang dcwd..samok man gud tun g mga militante

.. cant post pix lang kay basi maskuko ang dcwd =) but its a gooood loooking building.. 3 levels, aluminum cladding

Sinjin P.

June 6th, 2006, 06:05 AM

^^ @Gravy_addict: Please refrain from posting using the text message format, it's really quite annoying to read, thanks. :D

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:11 AM

oooooooopps sorry

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:12 AM

murag prodigal member kaau akong dating diri ah..hehehe

davaoeagle

June 6th, 2006, 06:12 AM

Sinjin P.

June 6th, 2006, 06:14 AM

oooooooopps sorry

It's okay, just avoid it next time. ;)

slerz

June 6th, 2006, 06:16 AM

^^:D

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:17 AM

ay tama.. naa pud nagpabuhat ug mall sumwhere sa bajada.pero murag tiangge type nga mall.. like market-market sa fort bonifacio ata ang gusto sa owner pero next week pa ata ang meeting usab diri sa office.

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:27 AM

Brisk economy inspires SM Prime
By Amalia Bandiola-Cabusao Published : 2006-05-24

The company that introduced the word ‘malling’ to the vocabulary of Filipinos broke its own record with the opening of its 25th mall built at a cost of P6.5 billion

In a press conference Saturday, Hans Sy, president of SM Prime Holding Inc. said they have no second thoughts in pouring investment in the retail market as they are confident that the economy will get better with the ballooning Overseas Filipino Workers remittance and the rapidly growing call centers across the country.

Asked what their plans are for SM City Davao, Hans Sy said, “you are in for major surprises,” but he refused to elaborate what innovations the company will introduce here.

“We are a nation of mall-lovers with millions flocking to our air-conditioned malls daily and more on weekends,” he said, adding “we have just opened SM Clark last week and within the year we will be opening two more – SM Supercenter Pasig and SM City Lipa. The SM North Edsa Annex Expansion is also scheduled to open in July 2006.”

The Mall of Asia which is the biggest and most ambitious project to date of blue chip publicly-listed SM Prime Holdings, Inc, opened Sunday, signaling a higher level in the malling concept in this part of the world.

The mall is envisioned to be “the celebration mall” and “a mall for celebrations” in the Philippine and the region. It is billed as the premiere mall of Asia and the Pacific.

Located on a 60-hectare property overlooking Manila Bay, the complex consists of four buildings linked by elevated walkways –Main Mall, the North Parking Building, the South Parking Building, and the Entertainment Center Building.

The Main Mall houses the Food court and large showroom-style retail and dining establishments. The North Parking Building is anchored by Super SM Hypermarket and the South Bulding showcases the SM Department Store. Both parking buildings will have over 5,000 spaces available for private vehicles.

The Entertainment Building will house among others, the country’s first IMAX theater, a special Director’s club screening for exclusive film showings and seven more state-of-the-art cinemas and fine dining restaurants and bars.

The mall’s IMAX is approximately the height of an eight storey building and seats 600 people. It also accommodates the first Olympic-size skating rink in addition to a bowling and billiards of hall and an indoor theater for live performances with a seating capacity of 900.

The Entertainment Center Building offers a spectacular view of the Manila Bay from its row of restaurants and other activities ranging from live performances to fireworks exhibition which is expected to draw both local and international client.

SM City Davao opened in November 2001 and is the 14th mall of SMPH. ABC

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:32 AM

Corporate

BMW Phils. eyes Davao expansion
By: Jennee Grace U. Rubrico | BusinessWorld
19 May 2006 | 10:00 AM
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BMW Philippines Corp. is planning to expand its operations in Davao City by putting a branch in the area, its president said yesterday.

In an interview at the sidelines of the 37th National Marketing Conference, BMW President Joerg Breuer said the Davao branch will bring to seven the total number of dealers BMW has in the Philippines.

BMW's current six outlets are located in Metro Manila, with four outlets; Cebu; and Pampanga.

"We are looking into expanding into areas with potential for sales and service because a dealer needs to be able to get his return on that," Mr. Breuer said.

He declined to give a timeframe for the plan to open the new branch, saying this is something that BMW "does not want to rush."[QQ] "Once we decide and the logo is on, then we have to deliver and we need the right partner, the right infrastructure, the right investment. We don't rush it (the opening)," he said.

Mr. Breuer said that BMW is "doing well" in the country and that the firm is "quite happy" with its performance locally.

He said that one of the drivers of the growth of the firm is the certified pre-owned cars segment, which targets people who want to own a BMW but could not afford brand new models.

He also said that the company is coping with rising oil prices, which could be a deterrent to purchasing vehicles.

junax

June 6th, 2006, 07:30 AM

@Gravy_addict... you're right about investments that would create jobs, daghan ang davao ana, in fact mao na ang kadaghanan investments karon. if you'll have time browsing old davao threads you'll find those investments para dili na mi mag sige ug re-post dri. if you'll be pessimistic about riverfront, then it would be a large football field in the next few years and davao will remain stagnant and eventually become a dead city. but look on the bright side, riverfront, rancho palos verdes, south pacific, alta monte, villa de mercedez, robinson's highlands mostly residential and mixed-use real estates are already there, kini nga mga investments naga reflect nga ang davao city populace is gearing to have a high quality of living kay sa ubang city wala sila ani kay ang ilang investment didto padulong sa mga malls ug industries. kanus-a man sila mag sugod ug himo ani? after ma establish na ilang mga malls, commercial and industries. o diba nag una ang davao. so don't get threatened nga stagnant ang davao, dili pod ko gusto mahimo nga metro manila ang davao nga nagkabuang buang na ang mga buildings nakalimtan na ang quality of living. about sa ubang city like cdo, gensan and even zamboanga getting its share of boom, don't get threatened, ana man gyud na dapat mag pasalamat ta kay booming ang mindanao.

if you're in another city and you feel like our "davao" is behind na...
do this checklist...
1. are the streets as clean and wide as our streets?
2. can garbage bins (green for bio-degradable, gray for non-degradable) be found on every corner of the streets?
3. can you call 911 for fire, medical and rescue?
4. in the center of the city, do they have a PTA Greenbelt like area? (ayaw lang sa ipicture and finished greenbelt, just the open space for jogging)
5. do they have a shrine hill? "jacks ridge like" place and accomodation in particular.
6. do they have eden nature park, lolengs, malagos garden, philippine eagle center, etc.?
7. do they have mt. apo protecting us from typhoon 365/24/7?
8. will you drink from their tap water just as i would in any davao faucets?
9. how about the traffic?
10. what if you want white sand beaches in 10 minutes?
11. how about the airport? is it as good as ours?
12. are infrastractures like (flyovers, underpasses, overpasses) in place too?
13. how about streetlights from suburbs to downtown?
14. nightlife? are theirs comparable to our Venue, MTS, wheels n more, Garahe, Damosa, Rizal st., Victoria Complex, Torres st. in class and accomodation?
15. malls? can you select your preferred mall just like victoria plaza, g-mall, nccc, sm, gaisano south mall and chimes can offer?
16. do they have hospitals in the category of davao doctor's, davao medical or even brokenshire and san pedro hospital?
17. can you smoke anywhere in public places just to annoy non-smokers around?
18. can you say that our marco polo, grand regal, royal mandaya, apo view and waterfront hotels substandard compared to their hotels?
19. are our 5 universities Ateneo, University of Mindanao, University of Immaculate Conception, University of SouthEastern Phil and UP Mindanao along with 40 plus colleges not at par with theirs?
20. are our business districts like bajada, chinatown, matina, ecoland and downtown area pale in comparison to theirs in terms of business activity?
21. do they have 5 world class 18 hole golf courses to spare?
22. can you find their villages as posh as ours?
23. how about tricyles plying downtown areas? are they contained already?
24. if you want a joyride along the mountains, can they offer an "ulas to buda road" without going out of the city borders?
25. maybe they have something we still don't have, like olympic size stadiums, MOA size malls and skyscrapers, but can you live just the 25 without 1 to 24?

i use this guide everytime i'm in manila, and it surely brings me back to davao the soonest possible time. :)

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:36 AM

thanks junax...

you just revived my davaono pride... ;)

Animo

June 6th, 2006, 08:18 AM

I'm not really a big fan of urbanity without properly organizing social infrastractures and I like the community to have a clean, green, and organized environment. The city is still young and I hope future leaders will be able to bring the city and its people into the right path. :)

davaoeagle

June 6th, 2006, 09:39 AM

Here's more Gravy Addict.

1 Week is not enough to explore the amazing Davao!

Ridge Entertainment Enclaves:

- Jack's Ridge http://www.jacksridgedavao.com/index.php
- Hilltop
- Kutips

Mountain Resorts

- Eden Nature Park http://www.edennaturepark.com.ph
- Lolengs Nature Park
- Philippine Eagle Park http://www.philippineeagle.org/pec/pec1.htm
- Malagos Garden Resort http://www.malagosgarden.com/resort/
- Seagull Valley
- Ipol Line of Resorts
- GAP Farming Orchard Resort
- Crocodile Park
-Caroland Mountain Resort
-Riverford Mountain Resort

Hotels By The Beach

- Waterfront Insular Hotel http://www.waterfronthotels.net/
- Waterworld
- Mergrande Beach Resort
- Pearl Farm http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/home.shtml
- Paradise Island

Cultural Villages

- Insular Eco-Village
- SOS Children Village Davao
- T’boli Weaving Center

Int'l Standard Golf Courses

- Apo Golf and Country Club
- Sun City Golf and Estate
- South Pacific Golf & Leisure Estate
- Lanang Golf and Country Club
- Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club p://www.palosverdesdavao.com/
- Davao City Golf and Country Club

Posh Hotels

- Marco Polo http://davao.marcopolohotels.com/
- Grand Regal http://www.grandregalhotel.com/main.php3
- Royal Mandaya Towers http://www.royalmandaya.com/
- Apo View http://www.apoview.com/2006site/apoview/normalhome.htm
- Waterfront Insular www.waterfronthotels.net
- Soon to be Re-opened Samal Casino Resort

Food And Entertainment Enclaves

- THE Venue http://www.thevenue.com.ph/
- MTS
- Damosa Gateway
- Wheels and More
- Rizal Promenade
- Garaje
- Victoria Food and Resto Complex
- Rizal Street
- Free-standing bars (far too many to mention)

Water Sports/ Adventures

- White water rafting in Riverfront Corporate City
- Tubing in Sibulan River
- Kayak (Sta. Ana to Samal)
- Skim Boarding ( held in diff. beach fronts)
- Surfing (Sta. Ana)

Mountain Trekking

- Mt Apo via Toril or Kapatagan
- Puting Bato Trek ( IGACOS)
- Mt Haguimitan ( Dav Or)
- Mt. Talomo
- Samal Island Circle Trek

Museums

- Davao Museum at Insular Village
- Children's Musuem of Davao City, Tulip Drive, Davao City
- Indonesian Consulate Folk Arts
- Davao Folk Arts ( along University Ave.)
- New Davao Museum ( along Magallanes St.)

Universities

- Ateneo De Davao University www.addu.edu.ph (top 5 of Phil Sch Survey)
- University of the Philippines www.upmin.edu.ph
- University of Immaculate Conception www.uic.edu.ph
- University of Mindanao
- University of South-Eastern Philippines (top 20 of Phil Sch Survey)

Some of the 46 Colleges

random list

- Davao Med. Sch. Foundation (in consortium with ADDU and San Pedro Coll)
- Phil Women's College
- Holy Cross Of Davao College
- San Pedro College
- BrokenShire College
- Assumption College
- Rizal Memorial Colleges
- Holy Child College
- St. Peter's College
- MATS
- AMA Computer College
- John Paul Coll
- Jose Maria College
- Agro Foundation
- St. Francis Xavier Missionary

Some Prestigious High Schools

in alphabetical order

- ADDU
- Davao Christian High School
- Davao Central High (Chinese Sch)
- Davao City High
- Holy Cross High
- Holy Child High
- Davao Int'l Christian Sch (school for foreign missionaries children)
- Phil Science High Sch
- Sta. Ana High
- Stella Maris Academy
- UIC High
- UM High

International Airport

- Modern International Airport with 4 aerobridges and satellite navigations (direct flights to Singapore, Manado, Indonesia, Palau, Hong Kong,(to commence in June via 5J), Macau (to commence in August) Osaka (soon) Kota Kinabalo (to resume soon), Darwin (soon)

Seaports

- 3 Govt-Owned (Sasa Int'l Seaport, Sta. Ana Pier and Toril Fish Port)
- 9 Privately-Operated

Vehicular Infras

-1 vehicular underpass,
- 2 vehicular flyovers
- 18 pedestrian overpass,
- 1 pedestrian underpass (at DIA)

- Traffic free wide avenues and streets (4 lanes is the minimum)

- No tricycles on Major streets

- clean tap water, in fact 2nd best in the world next to Norway

- Well lighted city (from Marilog to Bunawan-in all corners and streets)

- 2005 income (3.2 billion), 2006 income as of march (813,516,650.16)

- Davao Rescue 911 (of US and Canada standard, except for helicopters)
http://www.davaocity911.org/main.php

- 1st US Virtual Consulate in Asia http://www.usvirtualconsulatedavao.org.ph/

- Consular Offices (Japan, Czech Republic, Spain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palau)

5 malls over 75,000 sq.m.

-NCCC
-SM
- Gaisano Mall of Davao
- Gaisano South
- Victoria Plaza)
- Robinsons Davao (soon)
- Ayala (soon)
- strip malls pockmarking the city e.g. Plaza de Luiza, Centerpoint, ATU, MTS, Damosa, Lachmi, Etc.

Upscale Mall

Chimes

For Cleanliness
- 24 hour Davao Metro aides (street cleaners)
- 250 miliion worth Sanitary Landfill (soon)
- 10 Compactors (recently presented to public by no less than Digong)
- 6,000 imported garbage bins (more to come)
- Strict Imp of Garbage Segregation Scheme

Hospitals (Not Secondary but Tertiary ones) (

- Davao Doctor's Hosp - with ISO( Host First Min or Vismin Oncology Centre and Soon- Heart Centre)
- Davao Medical Center (ever-burgeoning, hosts Min Heart Centre, Min Kidney Centre
- Brokenshire Hospital (refurbishing and expanding)
- San Pedro Hospital ((been constantly upgrading)
- Lim So Hospital (rumored to expand)
- Medical Mission Hospital (expanding soon in Bajada)

Other Smaller HealthCare Facilities

- Davao Sanitarium Hosp.
- Alexian Brothers Wellness Centre
- Comm Devt Hospital

- 400++ villages and subdivisions as of 2005

with 20 or more Upscale Villages

- 4,000++ hotel rooms as of 2005

Singers/ Musicians

- joey ayala,
- popong landero
- south border
- Jun Polistico
- mymp
- freestyle
- back by midnite
- lizard chips
- defunct yano
- the dawn (lead singer)
- hale (lead singer)
- brown man revival (musicians)
- Side Crash (newly -launched and managed by Aljo Bendijo
- Era (something) -some ditties penned by my friend Rebel Magdagas

TV and Print Personalities

- The Fearless Tulfo Brothers, hail from Dav Or
- Jay Sonza, Bansalan, Dav Sur
- Aljo Bendijo, Davao City
- Juliana Palermo ( movie star and lifestyle writer for Phil Star)
- Linda Jumilla, from Sta. Cruz, Dav Sur (ABS CBN field reporter)

Song Festival (Global/Local) Champions

- Lourna Pal - UIC Alumna
- Ivy Violan from Toril(won many times over)
- Zander Khan (Now Mayor Wangkay of JAG Davao)
- Cynthia Alexander (equally talented and famous sis of Joey A.)
- Verni Gonzales (Metro Pop Winner and 80s JukeBox Queen)

davao entrepreneur

- Tony Tan Caktiong of Jollibee

tallest skylines in mindanao

- at least 12 or more edifices now

- Central Bank Cum Convention Center in Davao (The Biggest Outside Manila)

dinabaw

June 6th, 2006, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted scandinavian girl
Dinabaw min friend, I will be carefull around you Seriously asthma can be a serious condition if it is not cared about properly. That is why I asked about the air in Davao, but when looking at all the pictures in here for months now I can gladly see that there are not so many cars driving or long lines of them or trafic jams, like we experience here in my city. If the pcitures are showing a true picture you do not have alot, alot of traffic??? Am I right or wrong? Also it is hard for you to answer my question about the air, I realize that, but I think you know if your air is very poluted or not as much, if the idustires pour out poison or if there are restrictions about it? I definitly mean no harm about these questions or think we are better or anything like that in my part of the world, we all have our problems, just like to know what are the onse in Davao, since I am coming there soon and I do have an asthmatic condition, farily under controll when properly treated and I use the medication I do have.

Dinabaw the durian fruit ? So what reaction is common then min älskling, do I get a rash, is it hot, hot so I burn myself, do I need to call 911 and be taken to the hospital? You better not let me taste it if you suspect a violent reaction I can eat other fuits, love fruits might just go crazy about the durian fruit you never know

Nice Tuseday to you Dinabaw. Jag älskar dig alltid!!!!

Still having problem of air pollution but we are striving to have a clean air , maybe our city government is just taking one step at a time, i am just sad for making alot of media mileage on smoking ban than the car emission , i think gorvenrmnet should realize that smoking ban and smoke belching should go hand in hand in its campaign on air pollution , am i right min alskling?

Durian fruit reaction? well if you have high blood pressure better limit consuming durian and the other one well well , i won't devulge in here maybe they will :banned: me! i will just :gossip: you
Jag langtar valdight mychet efer min flickvan :wink2: did you too?
See you @8:00 :wave:

@ Gravy_addict: naga work ka sa DCWD?
@ davoaeagle : muzta bai!
@ tj_brewed : muzta na

scandinavian girl

June 6th, 2006, 01:07 PM

Still having problem of air pollution but we are striving to have a clean air , maybe our city government is just taking one step at a time, i am just sad for making alot of media mileage on smoking ban than the car emission , i think gorvenrmnet should realize that smoking ban and smoke belching should go hand in hand in its campaign on air pollution , am i right min alskling?

Durian fruit reaction? well if you have high blood pressure better limit consuming durian and the other one well well , i won't devulge in here maybe they will :banned: me! i will just :gossip: you
Jag langtar valdight mychet efer min pojkvan :wink2: did you too?
See you @8:00 :wave:

@ Gravy_addict: naga work ka sa DCWD?
@ davoaeagle : muzta bai!
@ tj_brewed : muzta na

Dinabaw it is nice that steps are being taken towards a fresher enviornment. I agree with you that it would be good if smoking cigarett ban and belching would go hand in hand. Did you mean ban belching min älskling? That would be very hard to do, but many steps can be taken to alot better less belching city and fresher air.

So durian is dangerous if you have high bloodpressure, well I don´t it is the oposite , low. So I can have it then without trouble :) So you will :gossip: me what happens to me when I have it, ok! AM all ears.:) I hope it is not a rash that makes me red will be red as a stop sign as it is from the sun :D

I think you have längtat mycket efter din FLICKvän min älskling. Jag är en flicka du är en pojke. So I have längtat mycket efter min POJKvän! :wink2:

See you at 8 your time, älskling.

@ rajah Soliman Vielen Dank!!! Ich habe dein Film genossen. Bis her habe ich kein Film von Davao gesehen, nur Fotos. Macht spass auch was "bewegliches" zu sehen. :) :okay:

xzibit31

June 6th, 2006, 02:33 PM

i just received this email from my mom...its quite funny. but most of it, if not all is true. please have the time to read it and judge it if it is true.... :)

If Noah was a Filipino...

It is the year 2005 and Noah Jr. lives in the PHILIPPINES. The Lord
speaks
to Noah and says:

"In one year I am going to make it rain and cover the whole Earth with
water
until all is destroyed.

But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of
living
thing on the earth.

Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark."

In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark.
Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark.

"Remember," said the Lord, "You must complete the Ark and bring
everything
aboard in one year."

Exactly one year later, a fierce storm cloud covered the earth and all
the
seas of the earth went into tumult.

The Lord saw Noah sitting in his front yard weeping.

"Noah." He shouted, "Where is the Ark?" "Lord please forgive me!"
cried Noah.
"I did my best but there were big problems.

First, I had to get a Mayor's permit for construction and your plans
"did not
comply with the codes".

I had to hire their "engineering firm" and "redraw" the plans. Then I
got
into a fight with Municipal Fire Safety Inspector over whether or not
the Ark
needed a fire sprinkler system and extinguishers.

Then my neighbors objected, claiming I was violating zoning ordinances
by
building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a permit from the
municipal planning office. The Municipal Planning office told me to
get a
barangay clearance.

But when I went to the Barangay Captain, he said I should first get a
permit
from the municipal planning office. I got confused.

I had problems getting enough wood for the Ark, because there was a
ban on
cutting trees to protect the Monkey-Eating Eagle. I finally convinced
the
DENR that I needed the wood to save the eagles. However, the DENR
won't let
me catch any eagles.

So, no eagles.

The carpenters formed a union and went out on strike. I had to
negotiate a
settlement with the KMU.
Now I have 16 carpenters on the Ark, but still no eagles.

When I started rounding up the other animals, I got sued by an animal
rights
group. They objected to me only taking two of each kind aboard.

Just when I got the suit dismissed, the DENR again notified me that I
could
not complete the Ark without filing an environmental impact assessment
on your
proposed flood.

They didn't take very kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction
over
the conduct of the Creator of the universe.

Then the DPWH demanded a map of the proposed new flood plan. I sent
them a
globe.

Right now, I am trying to resolve a complaint filed with the DOLE that
I am
practicing discrimination by not taking godless, unbelieving people
aboard!

The BIR has seized all my assets, claiming that I'm building the Ark in
preparation to flee the country to avoid paying taxes. I just got a
notice
from the BIR that I owe some kind of user tax and failed to register
the Ark
as a recreational watercraft.

The NBI and ISAFP each wanted a piece of the action alleging that the
Ark
would be used by Garcillano to escape. The PNP on the other hand
insists that
Mr. Arroyo might use the Ark to flee to the USA.

Malacanang sees the opportunity to use the Ark for GMA's Strong
Republic
Nautical Highway presidential campaign sorties.

Upon hearing my building the Ark, Congress did what they always do ---
formed
a fact-finding committee. I'm not worried about that though because
they've
never had anything done anyway.

Finally the Senate got the courts to issue a TRO against further
construction
of the Ark, saying that since God is flooding the earth, it is a
religious
event and therefore unconstitutional.

I really don't think I can finish the Ark for another 10 or 16 years!"

Noah wailed.

The sky began to clear, the sun began to shine and the seas began to
calm. A
rainbow arched across the sky.

Noah looked up hopefully. "You mean you are not going to destroy the
earth,
Lord?"

"No," said the Lord sadly...."Your government is already doing that!!"

sugbuanon

June 6th, 2006, 02:51 PM

It's okay, just avoid it next time. ;)

weeeeeeeeeeeeee..

Archipino

June 6th, 2006, 04:01 PM

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 05:27 PM

hmmmm.. no comment na lang hehehe

SiliconGulf

June 6th, 2006, 06:51 PM

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 06:59 PM

@silicongulf

haaaay thanks naiintindihan na rin ako =)

hehehe

MtApoStandard

June 6th, 2006, 07:00 PM

Borneo Bulletin Online
June 6 2006

BIMP-EAGA to boost air links
By SuriaRinaPHA

In recognising that accelerating the air travel sector integration will have a far greater impact on economic integration in the sub-region, the 1st BIMP-EAGA Transport Ministers Meeting (TMM) has agreed to work towards innovative and dynamic ways to further liberalise passenger and air cargo services in the sub-region. The meeting was participated by Brunei Darussalam as the host, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
According to a joint statement issued after the meeting, "Pursuant to the air transport measures of the BIMP-EAGA Roadmap to Development 2006-2010, the BIMP-EAGA TMM agreed to allow multiple designations of airlines as well as respectively designate selected two EAGA entry points by end of 2006 and subsequently all EAGA entry points by 2008 with fifth freedom traffic rights for scheduled passenger services.

"It also encourages the cooperation among BIMP-EAGA airlines by implementing co-terminalisation with own stop-over right and code sharing arrangement. They will work on establishing passenger services between Davao City (Philippines) - Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) - Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam) and between Pontianak (Indonesia) - Kuching (Malaysia) - Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam)."

The BIMP-EAGA TMM also recognised the importance of improving land transportation in promoting cross-border movement of goods and people in the sub-region. In this regard, it has agreed to establish an effective, efficient, integrated and harmonised transit transport system in EAGA.

The joint statement said that the BIMP-EAGA TMM acknowledged the need to further enhance inter-connectivity and inter-operability of the EAGA transportation systems with the view to reduce cost of doing business in the sub-region. Towards this, they agreed that BIMP-EAGA should latch on to the Asean transport agreement in order to further advance its sub-regional transport integration measures.

The Asean Transport Ministers also underlined the importance of improving and integrating EAGA transportation systems to promote efficient cross-border flow of goods and people that will increase trade, tourism and investment in the sub-region.

The meeting was chaired by Minister of Communications, Pehin Dato Abu Bakar Apong in his capacity as the Chairman of the 1st BIMP-EAGA Transport Ministers Meeting.

The joint statement said that they encouraged the BIMP-EAGA Development Partners, namely China and Northern Territory of Australia, to actively participate in the development of transport infrastructure and services in BIMP-EAGA. They also invited other Asean Dialogue Partners to join this endeavour.

Apart from that, they also encouraged the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and other international organisations to contribute technical know-how and financial assistance in the transport development of the sub-region.

The next meeting is expected to be held in Davao City in the Philippines.

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:03 PM

totoo ba na nag request si mayor na wag muna mag host ang DC ng conventions? na overhear ko kanina sa katabing table ko sa blugre'?

lahi pud ni si digong no?hehehe

sana joke lang yun

Archipino

June 6th, 2006, 07:06 PM

Almost every city, if not all cities, in the world always have areas where things can be improved. Part of improving something is first recognizing that something is not up to par.

As far as I am concerned, I was born and raised in Davao and experienced the events of the early to mid 1980's. And seeing what Davao has become today...All I have for Davao is PRAISE!

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:13 PM

off topic, pagbigyan nyo na please

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/kwarta.jpg

hehe

Archipino

June 6th, 2006, 07:18 PM

off topic, pagbigyan nyo na please

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/kwarta.jpg

hehe

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: Did you win the lotto, pare?

MtApoStandard

June 6th, 2006, 07:18 PM

I understand Gravy_addict's sentiments.

A Davaowenyo who loves the city so much can easily get concerned about what's happening elsewhere. Of course, giving praises and encouraging reviews of Davao is a sure sign of love for Davao as it encourages tourists to visit our place. It is also a sign of love for Davao to look at constructive criticism to identify areas where positive action can be made.

I agree to the earlier posts, though, that urban development fundamentals are more important than commercial facades, like malls and bars. Large investors are more concerned with urban development fundamentals than these.

Just want to ask though, if this forum is for praises for Davao, I also would like to know if there are forums where positive action can be discussed. Any suggestions? If there aren't any now, anyone interested to put up one?
sometimes people complain childishly. i felt ashame of myself to say on something i know i have not done any help.

and strategy????? may ganun pala dito? like someone from another place magpanggap hes from a that city tapos sisiraan nya?

cmon man, accept the fact, wala naman talaga bago ngayon dito sa atin.... para nga masyadong walang pakialam ang govt sa beautification and investment attraction and stuff.sure meron tayo waling waling s gitna ng daan..now what? big ticket projs are nowhere to be found..so are private investments...asa man?

thats why im asking kung meron ba kayo alam na inthe pipeline proj..yung confirmed projs lang ha...

.

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:23 PM

sometimes people complain childishly. i felt ashame of myself to say on something i know i have not done any help.

bro paki reconstruct naman.....hehehe

bro, not that im starting something here.. but did you just call me childish??

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:28 PM

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: Did you win the lotto, pare?

lol.. nakita ko sa pics ng kaibigan ko..found it amusing..sarap cguro ng may ganyan no?

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:34 PM

ON TOPIC MAN SIGURO GIHAPON NI..

pinakamasarap na gravy i've ever tasted.....CHICKIES n PATTIES!!!! proudly davao hehehe

WawaY[625]

June 6th, 2006, 07:38 PM

something for davaoeno gimikeros to look forward to.....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/bar.jpg

AQUARIUM! the bar

Animo

June 6th, 2006, 07:41 PM

ON TOPIC MAN SIGURO GIHAPON NI..

pinakamasarap na gravy i've ever tasted.....CHICKIES n PATTIES!!!! proudly davao hehehe

Shakey's and Patties! :)

KulasKusgan

June 7th, 2006, 12:22 AM

off topic, pagbigyan nyo na please

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/kwarta.jpg

hehe

eksaktong 1 milyon. 5 wrappers ng 1000s & 10 wrappers ng 500s.

something for davaoeno gimikeros to look forward to.....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/bar.jpg

AQUARIUM! the bar

asa dapit ng aquarium? ang ila bang mga dancer magsayaw-sayaw underwater?

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 02:11 AM

pag open malaman mo.hehehe

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 02:45 AM

but i'll make sure its worth going to..

davaoeagle

June 7th, 2006, 02:48 AM

THE Philippines has a new International Master in the person of Oliver Dimakiling, the chess wizard from Sasa, Davao City.

Dimakiling, 26, earned his IM title after scoring six points as an alternate player for the Philippines in the recently concluded 37th World Chess Olympiad in Turin, Italy.

The woodpusher from Davao actually had a shot at a GM norm in his final match, but he lost to Alexander Fier of Brazil in a queens-pawn ending.

Despite the defeat, it was already a huge achievement for Dimakiling being a first-timer in the Olympiad. He got six points in nine matches and was the second best performer among the Filipino players in the event.

The Filipinos wound up 44th place in a field of 146 nations.

Aside from Dimakiling, also with the team are Grandmasters Mark Paragua, Eugene Torre and Rogeio Antonio Jr., National Master Darwin Laylo and 12-year-old prodigy Wesley So.

Engineer Allan Diez, who is in-charge of the grassroots development of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, said they are still awaiting confirmation of Dimakiling's IM title.

Dimakiling, the eldest of five chess-playing siblings, is the second chess player from Davao City to earn an IM title. The first was Marlo Micayabas of Toril.

Dimakilimg, who idolizes former world champion Bobby Fischer, is a silver medalist in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games.

"Oliver is an inspiration to the kids. His (IM) title is only the beginning. He will go a long way," said NCFP regional director James Infiesto of Dimakiling. (CRAM)

Katrina

June 7th, 2006, 02:52 AM

You all have a beautiful country.

dinabaw

June 7th, 2006, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw it is nice that steps are being taken towards a fresher enviornment. I agree with you that it would be good if smoking cigarett ban and belching would go hand in hand. Did you mean ban belching min älskling? That would be very hard to do, but many steps can be taken to alot better less belching city and fresher air.

So durian is dangerous if you have high bloodpressure, well I don´t it is the oposite , low. So I can have it then without trouble So you will me what happens to me when I have it, ok! AM all ears. I hope it is not a rash that makes me red will be red as a stop sign as it is from the sun

I think you have längtat mycket efter din FLICKvän min älskling. Jag är en flicka du är en pojke. So I have längtat mycket efter min POJKvän!

God Morgon!!!!
Yeap min alskling small steps is better than none, not really banned the smoke belching but measure the fumes if is too much carbon emission before we have a campaign putting carloyptor randomly place in our streets dunno what happen :dunno: just wish that our city government is not selective in their campaign in hastennig air poluution!
Yup Durian is dangerous if u have hi blood pressure you can see it in our hospitals during Durian season :laugh:

hahaha sorry Lena never distinguished Flickvan and Pojkvan but don't get me wrong i really like Flickvan :wink2:

Have a good wednesday min askling and a happy one!!!:wave:

dinabaw

June 7th, 2006, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted SiliconGulf
I agree to the earlier posts, though, that urban development fundamentals are more important than commercial facades, like malls and bars. Large investors are more concerned with urban development fundamentals than these.

Just want to ask though, if this forum is for praises for Davao, I also would like to know if there are forums where positive action can be discussed. Any suggestions? If there aren't any now, anyone interested to put up one?
Hello SiliconGulf !
I agree w/ you that starting developmnent fundamentals is more important than skyscrapers and big malls , i discussed that in the previous thread and
thread 11 started asking first t how can smoking ban getting all the brohaha in media, but you can see car emissions hazadously pumping in our streets is this a selective campaign to make media mileage? You know and as i know smoke belching is far far worse than a stick of cigarrette, do you agree? If we are serious in our air polution we "take no prisoner" when it comes in this campaign .I will give an example if ever i am a touritst would i believe if i am visiting here and seeing those posted smoking ban then seeing those cars, jeepneys, taxis and busses blowing those hazardous fumes?that Davao is serious campaining in hastening air pollution?
I am planning to have a forum on davao environmental issue and think it fits what your asking about discussions on possitve action .

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 05:16 AM

my take on the anti-smoking ordinance

although i'm a smoker.. and a heavy one.. i appreciate the anti smoking ordinance of the city, its a win-win solution for smokers and non-smokers alike (kasi pag nag smoke ka sa designated smoking area, may karapatan ka.. no one will dare to tell you to put off the cig smoke..) wala lang..hehe

bel1river

June 7th, 2006, 05:33 AM

Hi Dinabaw, There is no argument that smoke belching vehicles are hazardous not only to the environment and it obviously is a factor in overall respiratory health. It would be Utopia if we could have a total smoke Belching ban to go along with the comprehensive smoking ban. But we need to remember that cigarette and/or cigar smoking is a lifestyle choice made by smokers and having to drive a diesel is not, in almost all cases. I submit that if the city cracks down on smoke belching vehicles and totally ban them from our streets that would be economically disastrous. Our streets are filled with older vehicles with older diesel engines and these are the worst offenders. On the other hand there are also more and more newer vehicles on our streets with engines that are capable of burning diesel more efficiently. The city probably has an ordinance that aims to control pollutants emitted by vehicles and they probably should enforce it. If not, maybe Happy LA, our environmental councilor, should draft one. Maybe the ordinance should call for all vehicles manufactured before a certain year should undergo emissions testing every so often and if it fails then the vehicle can not be registered. Also, maybe the police should be given the power to stop a vehicle that is obviously spewing alot of black smoke.

MtApoStandard

June 7th, 2006, 05:34 AM

I understand Gravy_addict's sentiments.

A Davaowenyo who loves the city so much can easily get concerned about what's happening elsewhere. Of course, giving praises and encouraging reviews of Davao is a sure sign of love for Davao as it encourages tourists to visit our place. It is also a sign of love for Davao to look at constructive criticism to identify areas where positive action can be made.

I agree to the earlier posts, though, that urban development fundamentals are more important than commercial facades, like malls and bars. Large investors are more concerned with urban development fundamentals than these.

Just want to ask though, if this forum is for praises for Davao, I also would like to know if there are forums where positive action can be discussed. Any suggestions? If there aren't any now, anyone interested to put up one?

maybe you can interact with konsehal on his blogsite or maybe in this link
http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/phpbb2/

this thread is using davao tourism banner theme and in my opinion, this thread is not meant to praise but to informand educate some way about progress, trade and tourism of davao

.

junax

June 7th, 2006, 06:21 AM

^^ good noon davao! para ala na masyadong pictures ang thread natin...
re-posting old picture for the newbies...

JACK'S RIDGE in shrine hills, matina, davao city...
just 2 minutes away from NCCC mall, unbelievable?

entrance, viewing deck and open restos for all occasions...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack01.jpg

amphitheater overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack02.jpg

cozy piano bar...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack03.jpg

bar and billiards... (on stage, barbies cradle)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack04.jpg

coffee bar overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack05.jpg

coffee bar with a large projector outside...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack06.jpg

lovely pool...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack07.jpg

penmar hall for all occassions...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack08.jpg

playground, cottages, ridge, just nature...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack09.jpg

souvenir shops...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack10.jpg

now let's talk about good food, outside Taklobo overlooking davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack11.jpg

inside Taklobo, tables are strategically arranged for a nice view of davao city...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/jack12.jpg

ang ganda ng davao!

fore more info: http://www.jacksridgedavao.com/index.php

junax

June 7th, 2006, 07:01 AM

only in davao...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/911.jpg

:)

junax

June 7th, 2006, 07:03 AM

our version of edsa shaw hehehe...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/bajada.jpg

sana irevive and durian hotel, create ng durian shangrila plaza instead of sm hahaha...

manileño

June 7th, 2006, 08:30 AM

interesting how all 3 major cities in the Philippines have similar topography.
Manila, Cebu and Davao each have a coastline, an island nearby, and mountains that border them and that provide panoramic views.

Manila - Manila Bay - Corregidor Is. - Antipolo (Rizal mountains)
Cebu - Cebu Strait - Mactan Is. - Nivel Hills
Davao - Davao Gulf - Samal Is. - Shrine Hills

Rajah_Soliman

June 7th, 2006, 10:26 AM

^^ they look like plantations. marami nyan around the city, and some land could be owned by the government pa gani

i am so concerned about the trees there......hopefully people from :banned: OUTER SPACE :banned: won't cut those trees when (and if ever) they set foot in Davao....

junex

June 7th, 2006, 11:10 AM

You all have a beautiful country.
Thanks Katrina....welcome to this thread...

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 02:33 PM

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 02:34 PM

@junax..howd you get the jacks ridge photos?

Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 02:50 PM

i am so concerned about the trees there......hopefully people from :banned: OUTER SPACE :banned: won't cut those trees when (and if ever) they set foot in Davao....

Hello to all! :)

So sorry i missed the close of thread 10. So happy to open with thread 11.
On trees ... I posted on my blog meeting a new friend - 81 yr old American blues singer who owns a hotel in California. Kahiya no siya pa nagtatanim ng puno sa headwaters of Davao River (http://www.funchain.com/post/0000002775).

On looking forward ... I agree with comments here this Forum should not only deal with praising ourselves. More importantly, we should look forward to the future. Our city is beautiful, ok, splendid, whatever. But we need to prepare for the future. We should not just sit on our laurels. We should make our city better ... now and in the future. All ideas should be welcomed, especially based from Davaoeno experiences abroad. Also, based from Davaoenos' own experiences in our city like lack of roads, lack of facilities, etc. Only in listening to our own people will we be able to respond positively and effectively. Thus, the essence of this forum. hooraay! :)

Anyone interested to read The World is Flat I can lend starting next week. It's in my blog.

Cheers! :banana:

KulasKusgan

June 7th, 2006, 02:54 PM

Davao International Airport:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/sleepwalker_uno/airport/diaa.jpg

coming soon at DIA...

http://www.viva-macau.com/images/index_01.png

Viva Macau takes you to exciting leisure and business destinations in Asia, Europe and the Middle East from Macau, the heart of Asia’s gaming, leisure and entertainment.

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http://www.viva-macau.com/routes.html

Rajah_Soliman

June 7th, 2006, 03:00 PM

Hello to all! :)

On looking forward ... I agree with comments here this Forum should not only deal with praising ourselves. More importantly, we should look forward to the future. Our city is beautiful, ok, splendid, whatever. But we need to prepare for the future. We should not just sit on our laurels. We should make our city better ... now and in the future. All ideas should be welcomed, especially based from Davaoeno experiences abroad. Also, based from Davaoenos' own experiences in our city like lack of roads, lack of facilities, etc. Only in listening to our own people will we be able to respond positively and effectively. Thus, the essence of this forum. hooraay! :)

Cheers! :banana:

to add to that Konsehal, if I may, probably people should also avoid 'sanctioning' and 'bullying' (each other) and be more open to negative comments as part of the conscientization process, a real dialog/forum can ony proceed under this condition...shalom... :)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Hello to all! :)

So sorry i missed the close of thread 10. So happy to open with thread 11.
On trees ... I posted on my blog meeting a new friend - 81 yr old American blues singer who owns a hotel in California. Kahiya no siya pa nagtatanim ng puno sa headwaters of Davao River (http://www.funchain.com/post/0000002775).

On looking forward ... I agree with comments here this Forum should not only deal with praising ourselves. More importantly, we should look forward to the future. Our city is beautiful, ok, splendid, whatever. But we need to prepare for the future. We should not just sit on our laurels. We should make our city better ... now and in the future. All ideas should be welcomed, especially based from Davaoeno experiences abroad. Also, based from Davaoenos' own experiences in our city like lack of roads, lack of facilities, etc. Only in listening to our own people will we be able to respond positively and effectively. Thus, the essence of this forum. hooraay! :)

Anyone interested to read The World is Flat I can lend starting next week. It's in my blog.

Cheers! :banana:

good evening konsehal? can you share developments regarding your manila trip? :)

Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 03:09 PM

ineteresting observation!!! :)

In the past cities were largely built on waterways - rivers, estuaries, bays, etc. In the future, cities are not built on geographical considerations, but in the capacity of their people to adopt to changes. Today's change is driven by Globalization 3.0 or the combination of the internet and web, and all the things on the net.
If cities like Davao will not adjust to the tremendous opportunities, the cities of the waterways are, in fact, the things of the past.
Silicon Valley is not in the coast of the Pacific Ocean or Bangalore, India is not in any downstream of any waters from the Himalayas. :)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:13 PM

it feels good na nay tay govt official na makasturya regarding our concerns ;)

Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 03:19 PM

good evening konsehal? can you share developments regarding your manila trip? :)

I will little by little gravy add ...
We need to organize.
I would like to invite all available on Saturday. Let's meet 6 p.m at Kanto Bar at MTS. Akin ang Beer inyo and Pulutan!
The time to act was yesterday! We are being left behind.
Sugot ta? Of course, Object.
Let's move! Sayang tj is in Cebu. Pero all those in Davao, come on guys and gals. Let's move!

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 03:22 PM

You all have a beautiful country.

Katrina,
If you haven't been there, and when you have the chance, make the Philippines one of your destinations. It's PARADISE!!!

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:26 PM

konsehal, ano po balita sa SM expansion? or is it a secret pa? :)

Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 03:41 PM

konsehal, ano po balita sa SM expansion? or is it a secret pa? :)

So sorry I can't share it here. Let's meet if you're in town, MTS I mean.

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:47 PM

i understand..kahit teaser lang? :)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:48 PM

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:49 PM

May regular meeting po ba ang SSC forumers sa MTS? im hew here pa kasi

Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 03:54 PM

May regular meeting po ba ang SSC forumers sa MTS? im hew here pa kasi

Meeting at MTS is for those pushing for Davao ICT. But forumers are welcome. :)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 03:55 PM

when po yun?

Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 04:04 PM

when po yun?

Let's meet 6 p.m. Saturday Kanto Bar MTS :)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 04:05 PM

tnx!

bel1river

June 7th, 2006, 04:56 PM

Let's meet 6 p.m. Saturday Kanto Bar MTS :)
I would like to urge Davao Forumers specially those in Davao to attend councilor Pete's proposed meeting at MTS on Saturday. Now that we know for sure that we have an advocate for the issues we all care about and, to boot, someone who can actually make a difference it is important we demonstrate our unity for our cause or causes. It is unfortunate that some key players like TJ and Jason won't be around but then again we do have a small army of avid 'Davaophiles' in the likes of Dave, Don, Gina, xzibit, junax, gravyaddict, and the numerous lurkers who should now emerge on Saturday. Ayaw na magulaw-ulaw, just show up. I'm sure you guys will be joined by local ICT personalities like Rodney Jao and Edwin Maranon. It's just too bad I myself can't be there. But all the same, LET'S GO DAVAO!! BTW, don't forget to take lots of pictures. Calling Dave - the official maniniyot of the Daba-daba thread. Pakidala yung mahal mong camera.

scandinavian girl

June 7th, 2006, 04:59 PM

You all have a beautiful country.

Hi Katrina::wave: nice to see another woman in this Davao forum. It is getting alittle lonley when there are hardly any women left in here :). Do you plan to travel to the Philipppines? I am, it is my first trip there and it is going to be very interesting and fun.
Welcome, and I hope to see you in here again.

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 05:13 PM

Hi Katrina::wave: nice to see another woman in here, It is getting alittle lonley when there are hardly any women left in here :). Do you plan to travel to the Philipppines? I am, it is my first trip there and it is going to be very interesting and fun.
Welcome, and I hope to see you in here again.

I believe you will enjoy your trip to the Philippines! It will be memorable! There is so much to see, so much to do! (after the jet-lag! hehe)

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 05:51 PM

cge kitakits saturday

scandinavian girl

June 7th, 2006, 07:07 PM

I believe you will enjoy your trip to the Philippines! It will be memorable! There is so much to see, so much to do! (after the jet-lag! hehe)

Hi Achipino I believe so to. After I have looked at all the photoes here now for some time and read all you guys write and seen some films of Davao I am convinced I will enjoy it very much. Jet-lag, well I will be up at night alot to begin with :)

scandinavian girl

June 7th, 2006, 07:30 PM

God Morgon.
Yeap min alskling small steps is better than none, not really banned the smoke belching but measure the fumes if is too much carbon emission before we have a campaign putting carloyptor randomly place in our streets dunno what happen :dunno: just wish that our city government is not selective in their campaign in hastennig air poluution!
Yup Durian is dangerous if u have hi blood pressure you can see it in our hospitals during Durian season :laugh:

hahaha sorry Lena never distinguished Flickvan and Pojkvan but don't get me wrong i really like Flickvan :wink2:

Have a good wednesday min askling and a happy one!!!:wave:

Dinabaw Good Morning min älskling!
I think if Davao citizens with time get more new cars that does not spew out black smoke alot and maybe turn to alternative fuel, use kathalysators, get rid of big cars and go over to smaller, use comunity services more often instead of using the car all the time then alot would change for the better too until the world have invented a whole new car that is better then the onse today. And Dinabaw cigarettes are bad even if they are "sticks" it is life dangerous to smoke no matter what. So good they are gone form the streets. Think about all the people who does not want to smoke and children most of all that inhale alot of this cigarette smoke every day. Lungs need to be as clean as possible to work proper for a whole lifetime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dinabaw, durian is a very potent fruit if it sends so many people to the hospital. Are you sure you want me to taste it??? Who knows what my reaction will be? You might end up having to take care of me the rest of my trip and that would be hard on you. :)

Dinabaw, to bad the connection broke when we were having such an interesting talk, hope we can make up for it later today :) See ya´ :hug:

paulkrps

June 7th, 2006, 07:37 PM

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 08:00 PM

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:01 PM

here are buildings na itukod unta sa tong city pero dili natuloy kasi walang budget ang owner as of now..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/smallfrontwlogorev1.jpg

a hotel in juna....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/nightfront.jpg

night view

sayang nga kasi wala pang follow up ang owner

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261//condo.jpg

concept lang for a dorm builing sa may jacinto (addu)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261//commr2copy.jpg

project ng kaibigan ko..dunno din kung matuloy.sa may SSS bajada location

JoeyIncali

June 7th, 2006, 08:03 PM

Mangosteen or lansones in season yet?
I miss Mangosteen.
The best fruit there is in earth today. :-)

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 08:08 PM

Gravy_addict,
The Hotel has a very Japanese look to it. More like samurai...

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:15 PM

lol...sumbong kita sa boss ko..hehehe

its supposed to be a davaoño design with a "twist"

paulkrps

June 7th, 2006, 08:20 PM

^^ gravy, i studied architecture for about 3 years before shifting to fine arts. those architectural renderings sure brought back memories.

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 08:23 PM

hehe...oops! I mean no ofense! :colgate:

What rendering program do you use? 3dstudio? just curious...

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:24 PM

well its an everyday thing for me..kapoy na nga eh =(..haay kakasimula ko palang tinatamad na ako..

i'd liketopost more..kaso baka d magusuthan ng owner na ma post proj nila..so anything i'll post here will be anonymous bldgs muna..

try ko
rin post DCWD bldg

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:25 PM

hehe...oops! I mean no ofense! :colgate:

What rendering program do you use? 3dstudio? just curious...

no offense taken.. :) i use photoshop cs2..para personal touch...

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 08:27 PM

^^ ... studied architecture for about 3 years before shifting to fine arts. those architectural renderings sure brought back memories.

Cool! I studied architecture and currently am practicing...

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 08:28 PM

no offense taken.. :) i use photoshop cs2..para personal touch...

SWEEEET!

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:29 PM

lets remain anonymous if pareha tayo prof. =) mahirap na ma sanction ng UAP =)

Rajah_Soliman

June 7th, 2006, 08:30 PM

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:34 PM

parang old SSS building sa Agdao ang design

d ko pa nakita ang SSS agdao =) tanda mo na cguro para maabutan yun? lol

anyway, the owners wanted a daavao designed..pero they wanted to avoid na magmukhang damosa..pero gusto nila parang damosa..magulo.pinahirapan pa kami eh d naman natuloy..

paulkrps

June 7th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Cool! I studied architecture and currently am practicing...

hey archipino, you took architecture in davao or somewhere else? some of my batchmates are now licensed architects too. i took architecture in u.m. so many years ago.

WawaY[625]

June 7th, 2006, 08:39 PM

uhmm like how many years ago? maybe you know my profs in ateneo.. i had two teacehrs na from UM

paulkrps

June 7th, 2006, 08:42 PM

oh so way back. batchmates are joe alvarado, caloy seguido, poldo sandoval. i also had 2 years worth of apprenticeship with omar payumo before his architects philippines group.

Archipino

June 7th, 2006, 08:47 PM

hey archipino, you took architecture in davao or somewhere else? some of my batchmates are now licensed architects too. i took architecture in u.m. so many years ago.

Sa US na ko nag architecture. I went to Southern Illinois University several years ago.

scandinavian girl

June 7th, 2006, 08:51 PM

hi miss lena! looking forward to davao trip? don't worry, dinabaw and the rest of the davao-based forumers will take good care of you. don't worry about the smell of the durian, getting hit by it is worrisome. hehehe.

Hi Paul yea I look forward to my trip to see your so beautiful Davao and meet Dinabaw and other nice people from this Forum, not many weeks left now. I go first my girlfriends come later on, in August. I will stay a loooooooooooooong time hehehehehe.

Dinabaw says that this fruit durian "smells like hell but tastes like heaven", well that will be an experience. Can anyone describe the smell in words, I am just curious..??? In Sweden we have this dish called "surströmming" it smells bad, bad but tastes not as bad as it smells, maybe something close to that.

Paul you are busy, busy? Time for art work comes soon I remember you said. I´ll bet you like that? I like to work with moasaique right now, no I am not an artist but I like to work with little mosaique peaces and create pictures with those, it is relaxing and soothing to do, like meditation.

Animo

June 7th, 2006, 08:54 PM

Dinabaw says that this fruit durian "smells like hell but tastes like heaven", well that will be an experience. Can anyone describe the smell in words, I am just curious..??? In Sweden we have this dish called "surströmming" it smells bad, bad but tastes not as bad as it smells, maybe something close to that.

I really don't find Durian to be that bad in smell. But here are some adjectives that I found online.

Here are some of the ways that the smell of Durian has been described:

* fermented onions
* overripe cheese.
* Rotting fish.
* Unwashed socks.
* A city dump on a hot summers day.
* Historians report that Sir Stamford Raffles, who established Singapore as a British trading post in 1819, held his nose and ran in the other direction if he caught even a whiff of the dreaded fruit.
* Another former British governor likened the stench to carrion in custard.

Biologists believe that the bad smell attacts jungle animals to eat the fruit, thus facilitating seed dispersal.

http://www.chat11.com/Descriptions_Of_The_Smell_Of_Durian

paulkrps

June 7th, 2006, 08:54 PM

^^ this is what i call, another calm before another storm. yesterday was so crazy, worked for 11 hours. another one is coming, another new business presentation.

Rajah_Soliman

June 7th, 2006, 09:00 PM

d ko pa nakita ang SSS agdao =) tanda mo na cguro para maabutan yun? lol

anyway, the owners wanted a daavao designed..pero they wanted to avoid na magmukhang damosa..pero gusto nila parang damosa..magulo.pinahirapan pa kami eh d naman natuloy..

you deserve a spank :bash: the old sss building is still there (at least the last time I saw it ....

here's one video for you....a davao hotel that came into reality... :cheers:

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scandinavian girl

June 7th, 2006, 09:31 PM

I really don't find Durian to be that bad in smell. But here are some adjectives that I found online.

Here are some of the ways that the smell of Durian has been described:

* fermented onions
* overripe cheese.
* Rotting fish.
* Unwashed socks.
* A city dump on a hot summers day.
* Historians report that Sir Stamford Raffles, who established Singapore as a British trading post in 1819, held his nose and ran in the other direction if he caught even a whiff of the dreaded fruit.
* Another former British governor likened the stench to carrion in custard.

Biologists believe that the bad smell attacts jungle animals to eat the fruit, thus facilitating seed dispersal.

http://www.chat11.com/Descriptions_Of_The_Smell_Of_Durian

thanx Animo oh gosh, I know now see our swedish dish in the list hehehehe. I think I will survive :laugh:

@Paul you are busy. I hope that you get time to create your own art soon!!:)

@Rajah Noch mal, Vielen Dank!! Ich schätze es sehr! NETT! :)

It is bedtime for me over here on this side of the world so I say

:goodnight:

paulkrps

June 7th, 2006, 09:37 PM

@Paul[/B] you are busy. I hope that you get time to create your own art soon!!:)

very soon i hope. i'm looking forward to creating art over the weekend as my family are going away for the weekend. so it will be me, me and only me at home.

Rajah_Soliman

June 7th, 2006, 09:44 PM

@Rajah Noch mal, Vielen Dank!! Ich schätze es sehr! NETT! :)

It is bedtime for me over here on this side of the world so I say

:goodnight:

gute nacht und schlaf gut....try riding on one of these mini-vans on your davao visit....na ja, gute reise und viel glück :runaway:

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Konsehal

June 7th, 2006, 11:33 PM

oh so way back. batchmates are joe alvarado, caloy seguido, poldo sandoval. i also had 2 years worth of apprenticeship with omar payumo before his architects philippines group.

Hello Paul! :)

I met Omar Payumo last week. He was busy in Davao preparing for the return of Mt. Everest conqueror Pastor Emata who was his close friend.

Incidentally, on durian, etc. here is a recent article from the Manila Standard Today:

Davao: City of kings

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad

IF the Philippines were to name its luckiest city, it would probably be Davao.

A sprawling metropolis of over a million people in the southeastern part of Mindanao, Davao is one of the largest cities in the world with a land area of 2,443.61 sqm—even larger than Texas City.

Not only that, Mother Nature has pampered it like a king by locating it in a typhoon-free zone along the rim of the Asia-Pacific, allowing it to serve as gateway to both the western and eastern hemispheres of the world.

Because of the city’s fertile soil and abundance in potable water, Davao has also become the habitat of nature’s royalties—the “king of birds” (the Philippine eagle); the “king of fruits” (durian); and the “king of flowers” (waling-waling).

For all these natural gifts, it’s no wonder the city’s people and local government have done so much to harness their blessings.

In 2001, 2003, and 2005, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) assessed the country’s leading cities based on quality of life, cost of doing business, dynamism of the local economy, infrastructure, linkages and accessibility, and quality of workforce. Davao placed third in 2003, but topped the rankings in 2001 and 2005, making it the Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines during that period, according to AIM.

This was no surprise for Davao, which was declared as the Most Livable City in the Philippines for consistently making it to the Top 20 for four consecutive years (1996-1999) in Asiaweek’s annual survey of 40 Best Cities in Asia. In the survey of livability, Davao City ranked 18th, toppling Cebu (19th) and Manila (25th). It also assumed the throne of being the Most Peaceful City in East and Southeast Asia since 1998 for an almost zero crime rate (0.8 cases per 10,000 persons—90% of these are petty crimes).

Because of this, imposing curfew was no longer needed in the city, which has the Best Police Office in the Country (1999-2005), said the Philippine National Police. Anyone can walk around town during the wee hours without fear of bumping into a street hooligan.

Similarly, Davao, The Cleanest and Greenest City in the Philippines (1999-2005), is said to be one of the least polluted and most decongested cities in Asia, according to Asiaweek. This made the city save a lot from using traffic lights or hiring traffic enforcers.

Though it is 946 km away (or a one-hour-and-45-minute plane trip) from Manila, no urbanite would feel ostracized in the City of Kings. For one, nightlife is so alive and abundant in the city that bar hopping is as easy as puffing one’s cigarette, though smoking is really banned in the city’s public hubs. But perhaps, one can forget one’s vices if the places to see are Jack’s Ridge—a string of overlooking restaurants and cafés atop a hill or the equivalent of combined Tagaytay and Antipolo’s Cogeo; and the Matina Town Square (MTS)—comparable to Mandaluyong’s Metrowalk.

Like their counterparts, Jack’s Ridge and MTS overflow with beer and delicacies alongside local and foreign entertainment; yet unlike them, MTS and the Ridge possess the staple in every Davaoeño plate—the durian. A coffee shop in the Ridge serves chocolate durian cake, while MTS has the Blugré Café, where durian coffee and the durian frappe are the bestsellers.

The Ridge is also known for being the former fort of the Bagobo tribe and for its underwater origin, as testified by large seashell fossils that were found there. It also offers a telescope, where one can peep into the lofts of the metropolis during daytime and gaze at the stars or the city lights at night.

Besides these, countless first-class hotels and specialized fine-dining restaurants can be explored around the metro. Of note is the Marituna Seafood Market and Restaurant in Pampanga, Davao, where one can feel like dining at the ocean’s bosom as baby white sharks and other marine creatures swim in large aquariums that adorn the restaurant’s walls. Marituna serves clamshell soup, crispy tuna tail, kilawin tuna eggs, shrimp with kangkong, sizzling swordfish belly, and fresh fruit shakes. It also has a market where customers can walk out knowing some bits of trivia about the seafood they bought.

If the tourist is not contented to just see and eat sea creatures at Davao’s restaurants, he or she can visit these animals at their natural habitat—and that would bring him or her to the Island Garden City of Samal—a 15-minute ferry ride from the metropolis where one can commune with nature’s delights via island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, banana boat riding, white water rafting, seaside swimming, water tubing, and everything that would fill the tourist’s heart with content. The paradise at the very end of Samal is the world-famous Pearl Farm—known for its world-class beaches, services and facilities.

From under the sea, the traveler can trek uphill to see a triad of nature’s havens—the Eden Nature Park at the slopes of Mt. Talomo; the Crocodile Park in Dencio’s Hill; and the Philippine Eagle Breeding and Conservation Facility in Malagos.

Located 2,630 feet above sea level, the Eden Nature Park is Davao’s Club John Hay as its cold climate, log cabins, and lush pine trees remind one of Baguio.

Peaceful as it may seem, the park activate every visitor’s inner Indiana Jones. Its 40-hectare, jungle-style camping and adventure site invites diverse activities for the whole family. Wedding reception is most memorable if held in the Park’s garden amphitheater, which seems like an ancient Roman ruin with picturesque overlooking view and flowery surroundings. Similarly, honeymooners can maximize privacy at the Parks’ soundproof villas and rooms. Sports aficionados, meanwhile, can play any sport they have in mind (even traditional Filipino games) as the Park has spacious courts suitable for mini-Olympics and for playing piko, patintero, and the like. Lastly, companies and school organizations can hold their seminars and recollections in the Park’s jungle-inspired function rooms, and have their team-building activities in the resort’s trekking, wall climbing, rappelling, and obstacle course areas—complete with shower rooms, bleachers, sound system, and fun gliding cables.

Riding on horseback, or in a Safari-style van, one can stop over to sneak at the rare species being raised at the parks’ gardens and farms. Examples of what can be seen are the yellow pitaheya or dragon fruit from Jamaica; the giant ferns or the signature trees of Mt. Apo; white African tulips; the cassowary bird from Australia—one of the world’s largest and fastest bird; mangosteen and macadamia nut plantations; organic herbs; and gourmet vegetables like zucchini or Italian squash.

Another exhilarating landmark to see is the Crocodile Park in Dencio’s Hill, which breeds around 300 fresh water crocodiles. A skeleton of a 40-year-old crocodile (14 feet in length) greets guests, while dancing parrots and Glide—a two-year-old eagle—welcomes the visitors with a peck. A couple of Burmese pythons, 20-33 feet in length and weighing 200-300 lbs., can be touched and carried (but cannot be taken home) by guests upon request. Baby crocodiles are also allowed to be touched after their mouths were tightly shut—giving tourists an idea of what a Seiko wallet feels minus the buttons and the zippers.

There’s another crocodile in the Philippine Eagle Breeding and Conservation Facility in Malagos, but this one seems out of place. The Conservation Facility, obviously, is where a number of endangered Philippine eagles are protected and bred in captivity. The main star of the facility is the 14-year-old Pag-asa—the center’s first successful hatch. Recently, it was learned that Pag-Asa’s brother, Kabayan, died of electrocution by landing on an electric cable shortly after it was freed in the wild.

Before these Philippine eagles become extinct, or better, before another generation of them wakes up to embrace the world, tourists should come and see Davao especially in August, when Davaoeños celebrate the Kadayawan, or the blossoming of the waling-waling and the harvest time of durian.

Truly, Davao is the country’s fruit basket and king of destinations. If you also want to feel lucky as this city is, you ought to be seen here.

paulkrps

June 8th, 2006, 01:15 AM

^^ bro pete, pakiregards na lang kang kuya omar. we had a pleasant a couple of months. it's been years since our last panag-istoryahay (i was leaving for singapore then). his father (the late engr marcelino payumo) or was it the wife was my parent's wedding sponsor so our friendship goes a long way. we used to visit them during christmas (para mamasko, hehehe).

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 03:23 AM

^^ Hi Paul met Bador Sandoval and bros( pero wala si poldo)recently , i said you hello to them , Do know Mauricio Sandoval? i think he mentioned your brother ka batch mate daw niya.

paulkrps

June 8th, 2006, 03:25 AM

kaila kaayo kong mau, how are they na ba? yup i think kabatch nya akong igsoon (patrick corpus).

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 03:33 AM

^^ They are doing well ! Kita mi sa bag.ong kan.anan diri sa Ciudad Obrero..... .he he he... anyways I told them your doing well in Canada ug kamusta pud daw sa imo!1 sa igsoon nila (a mechanical engineer) kabatch sa akong igsoon.

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by Konsehal
Incidentally, on durian, etc. here is a recent article from the Manila Standard Today:

Davao: City of kings

By Deni Rose M. Afinidad

IF the Philippines were to name its luckiest city, it would probably be Davao.

A sprawling metropolis of over a million people in the southeastern part of Mindanao, Davao is one of the largest cities in the world with a land area of 2,443.61 sqm—even larger than Texas City.

Not only that, Mother Nature has pampered it like a king by locating it in a typhoon-free zone along the rim of the Asia-Pacific, allowing it to serve as gateway to both the western and eastern hemispheres of the world.

Because of the city’s fertile soil and abundance in potable water, Davao has also become the habitat of nature’s royalties—the “king of birds” (the Philippine eagle); the “king of fruits” (durian); and the “king of flowers” (waling-waling).

For all these natural gifts, it’s no wonder the city’s people and local government have done so much to harness their blessings.

In 2001, 2003, and 2005, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) assessed the country’s leading cities based on quality of life, cost of doing business, dynamism of the local economy, infrastructure, linkages and accessibility, and quality of workforce. Davao placed third in 2003, but topped the rankings in 2001 and 2005, making it the Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines during that period, according to AIM.

This was no surprise for Davao, which was declared as the Most Livable City in the Philippines for consistently making it to the Top 20 for four consecutive years (1996-1999) in Asiaweek’s annual survey of 40 Best Cities in Asia. In the survey of livability, Davao City ranked 18th, toppling Cebu (19th) and Manila (25th). It also assumed the throne of being the Most Peaceful City in East and Southeast Asia since 1998 for an almost zero crime rate (0.8 cases per 10,000 persons—90% of these are petty crimes).

Because of this, imposing curfew was no longer needed in the city, which has the Best Police Office in the Country (1999-2005), said the Philippine National Police. Anyone can walk around town during the wee hours without fear of bumping into a street hooligan.

Similarly, Davao, The Cleanest and Greenest City in the Philippines (1999-2005), is said to be one of the least polluted and most decongested cities in Asia, according to Asiaweek. This made the city save a lot from using traffic lights or hiring traffic enforcers.

Though it is 946 km away (or a one-hour-and-45-minute plane trip) from Manila, no urbanite would feel ostracized in the City of Kings. For one, nightlife is so alive and abundant in the city that bar hopping is as easy as puffing one’s cigarette, though smoking is really banned in the city’s public hubs. But perhaps, one can forget one’s vices if the places to see are Jack’s Ridge—a string of overlooking restaurants and cafés atop a hill or the equivalent of combined Tagaytay and Antipolo’s Cogeo; and the Matina Town Square (MTS)—comparable to Mandaluyong’s Metrowalk.

Like their counterparts, Jack’s Ridge and MTS overflow with beer and delicacies alongside local and foreign entertainment; yet unlike them, MTS and the Ridge possess the staple in every Davaoeño plate—the durian. A coffee shop in the Ridge serves chocolate durian cake, while MTS has the Blugré Café, where durian coffee and the durian frappe are the bestsellers.

The Ridge is also known for being the former fort of the Bagobo tribe and for its underwater origin, as testified by large seashell fossils that were found there. It also offers a telescope, where one can peep into the lofts of the metropolis during daytime and gaze at the stars or the city lights at night.

Besides these, countless first-class hotels and specialized fine-dining restaurants can be explored around the metro. Of note is the Marituna Seafood Market and Restaurant in Pampanga, Davao, where one can feel like dining at the ocean’s bosom as baby white sharks and other marine creatures swim in large aquariums that adorn the restaurant’s walls. Marituna serves clamshell soup, crispy tuna tail, kilawin tuna eggs, shrimp with kangkong, sizzling swordfish belly, and fresh fruit shakes. It also has a market where customers can walk out knowing some bits of trivia about the seafood they bought.

If the tourist is not contented to just see and eat sea creatures at Davao’s restaurants, he or she can visit these animals at their natural habitat—and that would bring him or her to the Island Garden City of Samal—a 15-minute ferry ride from the metropolis where one can commune with nature’s delights via island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, banana boat riding, white water rafting, seaside swimming, water tubing, and everything that would fill the tourist’s heart with content. The paradise at the very end of Samal is the world-famous Pearl Farm—known for its world-class beaches, services and facilities.

From under the sea, the traveler can trek uphill to see a triad of nature’s havens—the Eden Nature Park at the slopes of Mt. Talomo; the Crocodile Park in Dencio’s Hill; and the Philippine Eagle Breeding and Conservation Facility in Malagos.

Located 2,630 feet above sea level, the Eden Nature Park is Davao’s Club John Hay as its cold climate, log cabins, and lush pine trees remind one of Baguio.

Peaceful as it may seem, the park activate every visitor’s inner Indiana Jones. Its 40-hectare, jungle-style camping and adventure site invites diverse activities for the whole family. Wedding reception is most memorable if held in the Park’s garden amphitheater, which seems like an ancient Roman ruin with picturesque overlooking view and flowery surroundings. Similarly, honeymooners can maximize privacy at the Parks’ soundproof villas and rooms. Sports aficionados, meanwhile, can play any sport they have in mind (even traditional Filipino games) as the Park has spacious courts suitable for mini-Olympics and for playing piko, patintero, and the like. Lastly, companies and school organizations can hold their seminars and recollections in the Park’s jungle-inspired function rooms, and have their team-building activities in the resort’s trekking, wall climbing, rappelling, and obstacle course areas—complete with shower rooms, bleachers, sound system, and fun gliding cables.

Riding on horseback, or in a Safari-style van, one can stop over to sneak at the rare species being raised at the parks’ gardens and farms. Examples of what can be seen are the yellow pitaheya or dragon fruit from Jamaica; the giant ferns or the signature trees of Mt. Apo; white African tulips; the cassowary bird from Australia—one of the world’s largest and fastest bird; mangosteen and macadamia nut plantations; organic herbs; and gourmet vegetables like zucchini or Italian squash.

Another exhilarating landmark to see is the Crocodile Park in Dencio’s Hill, which breeds around 300 fresh water crocodiles. A skeleton of a 40-year-old crocodile (14 feet in length) greets guests, while dancing parrots and Glide—a two-year-old eagle—welcomes the visitors with a peck. A couple of Burmese pythons, 20-33 feet in length and weighing 200-300 lbs., can be touched and carried (but cannot be taken home) by guests upon request. Baby crocodiles are also allowed to be touched after their mouths were tightly shut—giving tourists an idea of what a Seiko wallet feels minus the buttons and the zippers.

There’s another crocodile in the Philippine Eagle Breeding and Conservation Facility in Malagos, but this one seems out of place. The Conservation Facility, obviously, is where a number of endangered Philippine eagles are protected and bred in captivity. The main star of the facility is the 14-year-old Pag-asa—the center’s first successful hatch. Recently, it was learned that Pag-Asa’s brother, Kabayan, died of electrocution by landing on an electric cable shortly after it was freed in the wild.

Before these Philippine eagles become extinct, or better, before another generation of them wakes up to embrace the world, tourists should come and see Davao especially in August, when Davaoeños celebrate the Kadayawan, or the blossoming of the waling-waling and the harvest time of durian.

Truly, Davao is the country’s fruit basket and king of destinations. If you also want to feel lucky as this city is, you ought to be seen here.

So can we call Davao "King of the South"? but i don't agree waling-wailing is king of flowers! :)

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw Good Morning min älskling!
I think if Davao citizens with time get more new cars that does not spew out black smoke alot and maybe turn to alternative fuel, use kathalysators, get rid of big cars and go over to smaller, use comunity services more often instead of using the car all the time then alot would change for the better too until the world have invented a whole new car that is better then the onse today. And Dinabaw cigarettes are bad even if they are "sticks" it is life dangerous to smoke no matter what. So good they are gone form the streets. Think about all the people who does not want to smoke and children most of all that inhale alot of this cigarette smoke every day. Lungs need to be as clean as possible to work proper for a whole lifetime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dinabaw, durian is a very potent fruit if it sends so many people to the hospital. Are you sure you want me to taste it??? Who knows what my reaction will be? You might end up having to take care of me the rest of my trip and that would be hard on you.

Dinabaw, to bad the connection broke when we were having such an interesting talk, hope we can make up for it later today See ya´

:yes:agree min alskling , but not getting new cars as bel1river said thats "close to impossible" i mean we are economically poor. I just want to limit carbon emission by checking vehicles its carborator , "no clean carborator no running" policy.
Don't worry min askling about Durian you have no high blood pressure but maybe the 1 i :gossip: ............:dizzy:

Have a nice Thursday Lena !!!!!

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bel1river
Hi Dinabaw, There is no argument that smoke belching vehicles are hazardous not only to the environment and it obviously is a factor in overall respiratory health. It would be Utopia if we could have a total smoke Belching ban to go along with the comprehensive smoking ban. But we need to remember that cigarette and/or cigar smoking is a lifestyle choice made by smokers and having to drive a diesel is not, in almost all cases. I submit that if the city cracks down on smoke belching vehicles and totally ban them from our streets that would be economically disastrous. Our streets are filled with older vehicles with older diesel engines and these are the worst offenders. On the other hand there are also more and more newer vehicles on our streets with engines that are capable of burning diesel more efficiently. The city probably has an ordinance that aims to control pollutants emitted by vehicles and they probably should enforce it. If not, maybe Happy LA, our environmental councilor, should draft one. Maybe the ordinance should call for all vehicles manufactured before a certain year should undergo emissions testing every so often and if it fails then the vehicle can not be registered. Also, maybe the police should be given the power to stop a vehicle that is obviously spewing alot of black smoke.

I am aware in your ideas, problem is government has no teeth or having a "blind eye" in regards to smoke belching! Smoke emission test as you know it was implemented way back in early 2000 .They have this propoganda before random testing of car emission in the street with all the tv cameras !but what happen? I know it is near impposible to irradicate smoke belching but my wish is to hastne it,if you really can see how bad the black smoke spewing in the streets here ,it is really bad! i know you can't register you vehicle if you don't pass the car emission test, but believe me my friend i can see black smoke spewing in thestreet of Davao! Mga culprit ani mga" Mcarthur type" jeep plying San Pedro and Ilustre route ! Is their something "fishy" registering in LTO?

bustero

June 8th, 2006, 05:07 AM

^^One initiative the city can look at is converting all public vehicles from diesel or gas to LPG. It's a cleaner burn with less particulate (donwside is less power but not that bad). Overall it's cheaper to boot. Many cities like HK and in china transitioned to this over say a 3 year period, with some incentives for the conversion of existing vehicle given by the city (less tax primarily). It's better in the long run. Besides you save money with LPG!

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 05:25 AM

i heard there was a risk of the LPG exploding daw?

junax

June 8th, 2006, 05:30 AM

^^ good morning to all!!

^^One initiative the city can look at is converting all public vehicles from diesel or gas to LPG. It's a cleaner burn with less particulate (donwside is less power but not that bad). Overall it's cheaper to boot. Many cities like HK and in china transitioned to this over say a 3 year period, with some incentives for the conversion of existing vehicle given by the city (less tax primarily). It's better in the long run. Besides you save money with LPG!

i know that some davao taxis are already using lpg patterned to manila taxis coz i happen to ride one...
kung mobuto sa kaiinit sa panahon, patay kang bata ka hehehe. siguro depende sa installation coz korea i guess has 1 million lpg running vehicles.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 05:39 AM

ahh ok..katakot naman if bigla sumabog..ngii

anyway, while some are complaining na kia mga taxi natin..i dont mind at all kasi its cheaper..mas accessible kubaga mag taxi unlike kung i aircon na lahat.nah, makaduha duha mag taxi

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 05:50 AM

anyway, any updates on the dusit, peace tower, sm expansion that ive read sa previous threads?

anyone?

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 05:57 AM

haha, ive read some of valiums posts, like the articele he posted about cdo better than davao..

no wonder why people suspected na i was valium noon :)

davaoeagle

June 8th, 2006, 06:43 AM

haha, ive read some of valiums posts, like the articele he posted about cdo better than davao..

no wonder why people suspected na i was valium noon :)

That's water under the bridge now Gravy_addict.

I myself appreciate your postings of the proposed buildings in Davao. Let it flow bro!.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:44 AM

@ Gravy_addict: naga work ka sa DCWD?
@ davoaeagle : muzta bai!
@ tj_brewed : muzta na

sorry late reply ..i dont work for DCWD..kami lang nag design ng soon to be office building nila sa matina

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:48 AM

That's water under the bridge now Gravy_addict.

I myself appreciate your postings of the proposed buildings in Davao. Let it flow bro!.

mejo limited muna i popost ko since its our office's proj and some owners like to keep their projs low profile

. if youd like to see DCWD matina i can man pero baka kasi maging controversial... :)

asnyway, cguro mga insider tips pwede ko ma share..

davaoeagle

June 8th, 2006, 06:51 AM

Sorry for the overlook Don, I'm doin ok here in Vancouver. The weather is muggy and it's good. Summer is indeed in the corner here. Musta na pud diha?

davaoeagle

June 8th, 2006, 06:54 AM

mejo limited muna i popost ko since its our office's proj and some owners like to keep their projs low profile

. if youd like to see DCWD matina i can man pero baka kasi maging controversial... :)

asnyway, cguro mga insider tips pwede ko ma share..

i completely understand it bro. Market in Davao is so competitive that you don't want your project nipped in the bud.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:55 AM

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/wcwd.jpg

another Proj =)

junax

June 8th, 2006, 07:11 AM

wow :eek2: this one should be realized. bankerohan market? bwhehehe...

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 07:13 AM

:) :) :) :) :) bro...tanggalin ko na ha =) just wanted a few people to see it.for a while...(kasi baka d matuloy coz of politics)

controversial man gud

junax

June 8th, 2006, 07:18 AM

edited... double post.

junax

June 8th, 2006, 07:20 AM

^^ too late bai, na save na nako hehe :jk: kagwapo sa DCWD...

some google finds...
lizpher inn in juna...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/lizpherinn.jpg

karambola pictures of davao...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/street.jpg

:)

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 07:20 AM

ayaw intawon bai... please..gus2 ko lang i share for awhile..if na save nimo paki delete or keep it to yourself na lang ha. :)

junax

June 8th, 2006, 07:38 AM

^^ no problemo bai... wala lagi na save joke lang to... :)

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 09:38 AM

actually theres nothing wrong man with posting it here, the thing is its a controversial proj ug basi naa mga "anti-dcwd" diri.

i just feel sorry for the building kay because of th controversy behind dcwd, chances are, dili madayon ang building, kapoy jud baya design ato...ohh the horror sa pila ka months na overtime namo plus kuti kaayo ang eng'g divsion sa dcwd pag check sa every detail.

re: proj na naa sa amo office karon, lately, nag concentrate mi sa churches sa mormons and residential pero if naa big proj i'll post them here

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 11:05 AM

anyway, the if d pa na confirm dito sa forum, yung building sa camus cor quirino is Sampaguita Inn, malapit lang sa office namin eh, so nagtanung tanong ako sa mga tambay doon.hehe, its a classier version of the orig sampaguita inn daw

about the DDH expansion ( tall building daw?) lol...lapit lang sa office pero d ko man lang napansin, nilapitan ko kanina, wala ako makita..san ba banda yun?

BTW, lachmi mall is also expanding and will include thei old datu complex sa crooked road and yung dating fastfood nila..

@TJ brewed

i read in one of the old threads about the investors @riverfront, any updates?
anyway..cguro d ko na lang muna dadaanan ang riverfront/speed city tapos daan ako next year para magulat na lang ako.

in one of the old threads din sabi na ex PIA-Dvo pres ang may sabi? bat ganun? bat samin sa UAP hindi napaguusapan mga ganyan? (bad :( )

damn, this thread is so addicting!

hehe

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 12:00 PM

@ Gravy_addict : Aha! you work for Arch. Manuel Chiew!!! :)

@davaoeagle: No problemo! :okay: dugay diay summer diha karon wet season na diri!!!! anyways hapit na ma barato ang mga prutas dri oi!kay hapit na August!
Example:

Durian as much P 30.00/50.00 /kl.(depends on the variety)
Mangosteen as much as P30.00/kl.
Rambutan as much as P25.00/30.00 kl.
Lanzones as much as P10.00........ 1/2 kl hehehe!
Lanzones (lonkong) as much as 40.00/kl.
Marang as much as P5.00/kl. sa mintal palit hehehe!
Suha(pomelo) kini lang wa ga barato... :bash:
Saging(tadeco) P 1.00/pc. puede panghatag :shocked:
Sorry bai gapalaway lang ko sa imo para maka uli ka! :)

Hi min askling see you at 8:00pm , i hope your yahoo is ok now!

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 12:35 PM

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 12:59 PM

:yes:agree min alskling , but not getting new cars as bel1river said thats "close to impossible" i mean we are economically poor. I just want to limit carbon emission by checking vehicles its carborator , "no clean carborator no running" policy.
Don't worry min askling about Durian you have no high blood pressure but maybe the 1 i :gossip: ............:dizzy:

Have a nice Thursday Lena !!!!!

Dinabaw min älskling, I realize that buying new cars is not easy to do. I am sorry I did not express myself well, I ment cars that are not so old , used better cars and new cars would be more what I ment. Yea, to check the level of carbomonoxides would be a good step in the right direction, to let all cars go to a yearly checkup and if not ok then :banned:

With you min älskling I will try the durian without any worry what so ever. :)
Jag älskar dig.

abskess

June 8th, 2006, 01:41 PM

Whew! Its been a very busy month for me...but thanks God...At last, nakabalik na rin...

Hello guys...missing you all...indeed ive missed quite a lot of things including thread 10...

WOW congratulation Thread 11 na tayo... :)

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 01:45 PM

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/4028/smallfrontwlogorev11fo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Malayan inpsired man ni! asa diay unta ni i tukod Gravy?
I was the one who talked about the former PIA pres. , he said the Dusit Hotel is designed by a PIA colleague from Manila and it was due for contruction on the first quarter of 2006 , i talk to him lately adn he said never asked the Architect about the status of the said hotel when they had the annual convention.

this is the kind of architecture i wanna see sprout in our city. that makes our city unique.

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 01:46 PM

:) :) :) :) :) bro...tanggalin ko na ha =) just wanted a few people to see it.for a while...(kasi baka d matuloy coz of politics)

controversial man gud

oi, late ko da. wa ko kita sa show. i-PM na lang sa ako beh. thanks.

abskess

June 8th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Hows our plan of having SSC-DAvao registered?

I think we can also talk about this on Saturday with our honorables, Konsehal and Happy L.A.

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 01:55 PM

damn, this thread is so addicting!

hehe

in behalf of myself, i officially welcome you to ssc-davao. bwahaha.

hope you post more projects by your company.

paulkrps

June 8th, 2006, 02:38 PM

k, akong duty na pud. hehehe. turno-turno ang davao thread, para no. 12 na ta. maayong gabii diha sa mga taga dabaw.

abskess

June 8th, 2006, 03:35 PM

k, akong duty na pud. hehehe. turno-turno ang davao thread, para no. 12 na ta. maayong gabii diha sa mga taga dabaw.

Maayong gabii sad sir Paul...

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 03:43 PM

@dinabaw yup im an architect for manuel chiew :)

the hotel was supposed to be PWC hotel-school, as i heard kami nanalo sa bid pero walang follow up eh last year pa yun.it was supposed to be awarded Jan 06 pero wla pa man response

paulkrps

June 8th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Maayong gabii sad sir Paul...

maayong gabii nimo abskess. hinaut maayo ug malipayon inyong meeting with konsehal. apili na lang pud og pektyurs.

MtApoStandard

June 8th, 2006, 03:47 PM

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/4028/smallfrontwlogorev11fo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Malayan inpsired man ni! asa diay unta ni i tukod Gravy?
I was the one who talked about the former PIA pres. , he said the Dusit Hotel is designed by a PIA colleague from Manila and it was due for contruction on the first quarter of 2006 , i talk to him lately adn he said never asked the Architect about the status of the said hotel when they had the annual convention.
charming architecture. very nice. grand version of this photo
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/mal266.jpg
and nicer than this imo
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/tha127.jpg

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Maayong Gabii sa tanan outside ug inside of Davao!!! Ayyy salamat ni abot na akong torno si Paulkrps ..hehehe

Kuyawa diri oi! mga proffies man tanan naay doctor, architect , enyiner, computer whiz mga Konsehal ug mga unsa2x pa! ako lang man sekyu diri ! :bash:

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Gravy_addict
@dinabaw yup im an architect for manuel chiew

the hotel was supposed to be PWC hotel-school, as i heard kami nanalo sa bid pero walang follow up eh last year pa yun.it was supposed to be awarded Jan 06 pero wla pa man response

Unsa ngalan mo?
Ohh i see ur an Architect , did u graduate in Um or Ateneo? fresh grad?

How about the Mindanao Folkarts Center di your firm designed it? ano pa ang mga project nyong bago? hehee ayaw kabalak dili ko saboteur!hilom lang ko..hehehe

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Hello Paul! :)

I met Omar Payumo last week. He was busy in Davao preparing for the return of Mt. Everest conqueror Pastor Emata who was his close friend.

Incidentally, on durian, etc. here is a recent article from the Manila Standard Today:

Davao: City of kings

Konsehal I really enjoyed to read this article about your so beloved city. Thanks for putting it here so it can be read also by a tourist like me who plan to visit Davo in July. Thanx konsehal!!! :)

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 04:52 PM

karambola pictures of davao...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/street.jpg

:)

The picture of JP Laurel Ave. in particular, I am curious as to why there are no street striping to distinguish the different lanes? This also occurs in other cities in the Philippines as well.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 04:55 PM

@dinabaw

ateneo po. first batch kami ng ateneo archi. :)

took the board nung jan04, first batch din kami na pumasa:)

kaya ata hindi natuloy yung hotel kasi Mindanao Folkarts Center nalang ang ginawa ng PWC :) unfortunately hindi kami gumawa nun

pero ok na rin, maganda naman ang design ng folk arts eh

puro churches ng mormons ginagawa namin lately, suki kasi namin sila :)
if may big projs ill post them (unless secret,hehe)

as for my name..anon sa ko :)

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Min Alsking your early its not your time now i mean the "westerners"...... hahahaha
don't get me wrong Lena no colors :wink2: westerners i meant Paulkrps ,Archipino and Huistenmark you all live in the other side of the globe ! :laugh:

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 04:58 PM

MtApo, my friend nice time in "down under"?

Paul, nice you get to paint this weekend!

Rajah, I will try those vans for sure.

Abskess hi long time not seen !

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 05:00 PM

PM me pix of davao naman oh, try ko gawa ng collage for the LUZVIMIN collage thread

i need pix of mta apo, eden, downtown tska beaches..para gawa ako ISLANDS TO HIGHLANDS COLLAGE

tapos post na rin kayo collage dun cebu lang kasi andun so far eh

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 05:00 PM

JP Laurel looks so busy now. Anyone in Davao know if the building across the street (JP Laurel Ave.) from the mental hospital is still there? We used to have a photo studio in one of those offices...

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 05:08 PM

I hope one day there will be flights from here straight to Davao. That will be nice.

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Archipino
Haha, that's right, pare...13 hours difference! Literally the other side of the globe

oi! abot na ang mga westerners ...lol you mean the buiding beside Andis enterperise before? Yup!still there pare , studio diay na sa una? didn't know it was a studio before.

Good morning to you! from the other dside of the globe!

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 05:12 PM

Min Alsking your early its not your time now i mean the "westerners"...... hahahaha
don't geet me wrong Lena ,westerners i meant Paulkrps ,Archipino and Huistenmark you are all living in the other side of the globe ! :laugh:

Hi "Eastern" Dinabaw.:D..yeap we "westerners" are on the "nightshift" now when Davao goes to sleep. Dinabaw, these feelings about "race", in the west we say it is only "skin-deep" but the real issue here is who are the night owl`s and do they have more fun ?:cheer:

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 05:21 PM

oi! abot na ang mga westerners ...lol you mean the buiding beside Andis enterperise before? Yup!still there pare , studio diay na sa una? didn't know it was a studio before.

Good morning to you! from the other dside of the globe!

Good evening to you!, or is it morning already? I heard na hapay na ang Andis Enterprise. I remember playing in their mounds of concrete sand, making sand tunnels.

I think that building used to house "Royal Clutch", and a Yamaha store.

We were also a Kubota parts dealer...

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Gravy_addict
@dinabaw

ateneo po. first batch kami ng ateneo archi.

took the board nung jan04, first batch din kami na pumasa

kaya ata hindi natuloy yung hotel kasi Mindanao Folkarts Center nalang ang ginawa ng PWC unfortunately hindi kami gumawa nun

pero ok na rin, maganda naman ang design ng folk arts eh

puro churches ng mormons ginagawa namin lately, suki kasi namin sila
if may big projs ill post them (unless secret,hehe)

as for my name..anon sa ko

Oi ma langit man mo ana! sige mog himo ug mga simbahan!amen to you!
Proffesor diay nimo si Arch. Renato Basa? Maayo baya ng batch ninyo daghan naka pasa sa Ateneo

You asked about photos ?ry to get photos in previous threads.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 05:37 PM

@dinabaw

c sir tisoy? you know him?

re:high passing rates, maybe the jesuits prayed 24/7 during board exam week..hahaha

simply_me

June 8th, 2006, 05:39 PM

maayong gabii sa tanan..good evening to all.. been a long time na miss jud nako ang SSC and nice to see new names here.. agi lang ko ha... :)

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 05:45 PM

^^

Evening pa pare hapit na buntag! anyways The couple who owned Andis passed away ithink it is now a Japanese restaurant? yup remember Kobuta you still own Kobuta

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 05:56 PM

maayong gabii sa tanan..good evening to all.. been a long time na miss jud nako ang SSC and nice to see new names here.. agi lang ko ha... :)

Hiiiiiiiiiiii Gina :wave: how nice to see you here again, has been lonesome withoout you? How are your kids? Liked the photoes you posted in thread 10 (I think) of them, sweet looking kids. :)

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Gravy _addict

c sir tisoy? you know him?

re:high passing rates, maybe the jesuits prayed 24/7 during board exam week..hahaha

Tisoy lang tawag namo sa iya! Instructor ma namo na siya sa UM! sorry ha Instructor kay kabalo ko Ateneo Proffesor ......ayaw nag pangutan kung kanus.a..LOL

@Gina: long time no show ..bc? adto ka sa Saturday sa miting ?

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 05:59 PM

@ gravy: thanks sa pic of DCWD. modern and looks so grand compared to its present office in bajada. promise i'll keep it a secret muna until further notice.

i'll repost these pics i took last month yata. sensya na walang bagong pics. busy lang ko gamay sa trabaho.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0233a.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0229a.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0587.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0223.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0218.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0588.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0593.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0798.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0800.jpg

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 06:02 PM

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0366.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0367.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0451.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0457.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0463.jpg

GOOD NIGHT DAVAO!!!

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:04 PM

@dinabaw

teacher man ata tawag namo amo instructor/prof. hehe
anyway i was at Figaro ganina and maraming bagong restaurants under const.

sayang low batt ko so wala ko nakakuha pix

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 06:08 PM

^^

Evening pa pare hapit na buntag! anyways The couple who owned Andis passed away ithink it is now a Japanese restaurant? yup remember Kobuta you still own Kobuta

No, we sold it to a close friend. Man, I really need to go home again. It's been a long time.

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 06:11 PM

^^ Hi Dave adto ka sa miting Saturday?

abskess

June 8th, 2006, 06:11 PM

MtApo, my friend nice time in "down under"?

Paul, nice you get to paint this weekend!

Rajah, I will try those vans for sure.

Abskess hi long time not seen !

Hi there Lena... :) yeah my sked had been so tight the past weeks so i wasnt able to go through Sky...

Hows life going on there? Hows the rest of the gang? Are you still pushing through with Davao Invasion? hehehe...

REGARDS to all :)

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:14 PM

oi balitaan nyo ako kung ano updates sa meeting nyo saturday ha? is that the meeting na kasama c Coun. Lavina?

BTW, why isnt the davao thread among the sticky posts?

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 06:18 PM

^^ Hi Dave adto ka sa miting Saturday?

June 10, Saturday, 6 PM? Sure, why not...
Moagi ko didto sa Kanto Bar, MTS.

Atong mitingan daw, kung kanus-a daw ta sunod magmiting. hehe.

@ gravy: yes, we'll keep you updated. yuna pa, kung moapil diay ka sa miting...

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:20 PM

its a saturday night... meeting at Pops ko eh.hehehe

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Archipino
No, we sold it to a close friend. Man, I really need to go home again. It's been a long time.
good you sold it! coz i can see only the Kobuta sign, imean i think its already bankcrupt...kidding!

Yeap pare you better go home in time of Kadayawan sky guys have a grand meeting !hope you can attend.

sugbuanon

June 8th, 2006, 06:23 PM

great shots dave.. nindot jud ang davao

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0451.jpg

nakabasa ko sauna daghan daw ni protesta ani na statue kay law-ay daw.. siguro na insecure lang sila kay dako kaayo ang kuan.. dako kaayo iya bukton ba.. :D

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:29 PM

re: statue of david..

i cant get it why people were protesting...for me it wasnt that big a deal..so what if its a naked man? kahit ano ilagay mo, pag bastos tingin ng tao bastos talaga

say they put a

flower/orchid = vagina
horse ( para sa horsfighting) = hmm mola?
etc

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 06:33 PM

BTW, why isnt the davao thread among the sticky posts?

until davao thread focuses on urban devt discussions esp architecture & scrapers without YM-type of postings, i think thats the time theyll make it sticky. mga personal, kelangan sa samahan section daw. or maybe davao thread is so fast nga dili maabtan sa mga mods kay paspas mapuno, new thread dayon. busy man gud mga mods karon sa ilang eskwela.

nakabasa ko sauna daghan daw ni protesta ani na statue kay law-ay daw.. siguro na insecure lang sila kay dako kaayo ang kuan.. dako kaayo iya bukton ba.. :D

salamat marvs.

dako ang banakon?

murag daghan ni protesta pero actually isa ra. isa ka konsehal nga babae nga sabaan. mura gihapon siyag daghan kay kada news starring siya.

Archipino

June 8th, 2006, 06:40 PM

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0463.jpg

I just noticed...There are some really colorful roofs on the buildings in the foreground.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:42 PM

hahaha, same konsehala who lambasted Li ann ramos ( the davaoena Bb pilipinas-universe 2006 winner....ahem, batchmate ko sa HS..ahem..silingan sa skyline..pero dili mi close hehe) regarding morals man ata..

haaay kitid utak....

@sleepwalker uno so if we continue to make posts like this dili ta ma sticky? well ok lang sa akin..how bout you SSC-Davao Vets?

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 06:46 PM

Hi there Lena... :) yeah my sked had been so tight the past weeks so i wasnt able to go through Sky...

Hows life going on there? Hows the rest of the gang? Are you still pushing through with Davao Invasion? hehehe...

REGARDS to all :)

Hi abskess....busy, busy! Life is fine over here and be aware we are coming to invade Davao, it will never ever be the same :laugh: The gang are fine and getting ready for Davao in August :cheer:
Nice "seeing" you again abskess, have a good day tomorrow or now or what time, what day is it with you were you are? :D!

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 06:48 PM

hahaha better be careful Gravy about your words ...mod won't like it! :runaway:

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:49 PM

@scandinavian girl...

im new here in the forum, are you a davaoena?
if not, howd you "discover" this thread? ;)

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 06:53 PM

hahaha, same konsehala who lambasted Li ann ramos ( the davaoena Bb pilipinas-universe 2006 winner....ahem, batchmate ko sa HS..ahem..silingan sa skyline..pero dili mi close hehe) regarding morals man ata..

i think yun talaga trabaho nya.. to make noise being Bayan muna?(no offense sa mga BM)

@sleepwalker uno so if we continue to make posts like this dili ta ma sticky? well ok lang sa akin..how bout you SSC-Davao Vets?

sa ako ok ra ing-ani nga style... inato, basta dili lang ta ma-brig or ban. hehe.

di ba murag daghan si konsehala kay kada isyu on women rights magpabida. apil-apil dayon sa mga martsa-protesta. asus konsehal! ilara ko tits, alam ka na nakin.

maayo pa ang atong kauban diri sa ssc nga mga konsehal, naa pay daghan nabuhat. sila coun happy LA & coun pete laviña. i salute all the efforts rendered by our humble councilors/co-forumers for our beloved city.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 06:58 PM

"ilara ko tits.alam ka na nakin"

i think i know what you mean.haha

them commies are an annoying bunch...dont you think?( sorry off topic)

KulasKusgan

June 8th, 2006, 07:00 PM

"ilara ko tits.alam ka na nakin"

i think i know what you mean.haha
they are an annoying bunch...dont you think?

trouble with democracy is that it allows anti democracy ie commies to thrive under its care....

demoCRAZY!

oi buntag na. murag nalingaw ko da. gotta go.

dinabaw

June 8th, 2006, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Gravy_addict@scandinavian girl...

im new here in the forum, are you a davaoena?
if not, howd you "discover" this thread

Pangutan.a daw binisaya basig tubagon ka? :D

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 07:19 PM

@scandinavian girl...

im new here in the forum, are you a davaoena?
if not, howd you "discover" this thread? ;)

Hi gravy:) I am a dinabawenya :) :) :)

I come form Sweden.

I found this thread through Dinabaw who has been my friend for a long, long time. Since I planed to travle and visit Davao he told me this thread is a good place to visit to see pictures of Davao and also learn more about the people ,culture and Davao. And it has been a good teaching thread for me. :)

bel1river

June 8th, 2006, 07:29 PM

bel1river

June 8th, 2006, 07:49 PM

Gravy, Last word on the brouhaha over the way you entered this forum - 'The grass always seem greener on the other side of the fence.' With that being said, indeed, other Mindanao cities are beginning to catch up but not necessarily on Davao but on their own agenda for economic development. Can you imagine if other Mindanao cities don't get it right? That could mean having a Davao of maybe 5 million people. Kung mahitabo kanang scenario, pildi tang tanan.

WawaY[625]

June 8th, 2006, 07:55 PM

@bel1river

i guess my point wasnt clear back then..my concern wasnt that other cities are catching up but the govts leniency in promoting davao.i have this perception kasi na nagsalig ang davao coz its established and so its not doing anything to invite tourists/investors etc..

i'd like for hem to prosper too kay
1. alangan asa man ta maglaag2x? sa silingan dba?
2. wala pud daw ko crab mentality uy :)

re: ur post#267...may mga tao lang talagang paurong mag-isip...anti-progress...anti-anything good..in short....ANAY ng lipunan :)
(huy OT na kaau)

bel1river

June 8th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Hi gravy:) I am a dinabawenya :) :) :) I come form Sweden.:) That's cute, Lena. Who knows? You might just fall in love with something or someone in Davao that you may end up going back to Malmo just to visit. Hahahaha. Seriously, there are a number of Europeans who now call Davao their home. I'm not just talking about lonely old men but people who are in business and doing serious stuff. Jon

scandinavian girl

June 8th, 2006, 10:43 PM

That's cute, Lena. Who knows? You might just fall in love with something or someone in Davao that you may end up going back to Malmo just to visit. Hahahaha. Seriously, there are a number of Europeans who now call Davao their home. I'm not just talking about lonely old men but people who are in business and doing serious stuff. Jon

bel1river yea this magic miracle called love :) can come like lightning from a clear sky...who knows what might happen when I am in Davao :) I might never leave... :)

Were does these business Eruopeans in Davao come form in Europe do you know? Interesting.

paulkrps

June 8th, 2006, 10:47 PM

^^ it's an interesting mix lena. lot's of germans, french (hey i remember that a french chef having his own at rizal, is it still there?), brits.

bel1river

June 8th, 2006, 11:59 PM

Were does these business Eruopeans in Davao come form in Europe do you know? Interesting.
Hi Lena, No names but I am friends with a Belgian national who runs a company that imports bakery equipment into the Philippines. His business is in Manila but he has chosen to live in Davao. He commuter between Manila and Davao every week. I also know a German national who runs a dive shop in Samal. I know another Belgian who once was a consultant to some agricultural multinational companies and decided to strike out on his own and put up his own consulting firm. Of course, as Paul mentioned, there is Claude and his excellent French restaurant on Rizal St. There are more. Jon

Animo

June 9th, 2006, 12:03 AM

My uncle had a bussiness partner for a long time who is German. Hehe, just butting in. :)

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 01:01 AM

Dave, Attend ka sa meeting sa meeting sabado? Ayaw pagkalimut sa imong kamera,ha? Para malingaw pud kaming mga exiles. hehe... Funny but true re: your comment about that lady councilor from the 'left'. In my mind, she is neither on the 'right' or the 'left'. She's on the 'WRONG' side of public opinion. Time for the likes of her to GO! Di na bale na Atenista din siya, we should pick councilors and for that matter - a mayor and congresspeople who understand all the nuances of Globalization 3.0, as Councilor Pete laid it out in an earlier post, and work towards a more prosperous Davao. Prosperous not just in economic terms but all around. Jon

Hi Jon, what's up!

OT here: I met a guy who just arrived from Phil (Iloilo to be exact) and he is a friend of your brother Daniel. Small world indeed.

On the more serious side and this is my first time to say my opinion, at least publicly on the issue on David by the waterfront. It makes me roll my eyes why the heck that thing stirred the hornet's nest, and at the end of it is a person I once admired. I came from the same department with her in ADDU though we varied in concentration but being dtudents of humanities I'm pretty sure she had "arts appreciation" in her curricullum too and I'm at a loss at how so quickly did she plonk the subject to garbage. The sad part is she and her kind were rubbing it as if it is the majority's opinion. I mean come on, we are way, way over "dark age". There's a lot more pressing matters to attend to and the Davaoenos big or small, young and old need them to train their guns to it...more than to petty ones.

Rajah_Soliman

June 9th, 2006, 01:11 AM

I came from the same department with her in ADDU though we varied in concentration but being dtudents of humanities I'm pretty sure she had "arts appreciation" in her curricullum too and I'm at a loss at how so quickly did she plonk the subject to garbage. The sad part is she and her kind rubbed it off as if it is the majority's opinion. I mean come on, we are way, way over "dark age". There's a lot more pressing matters to attend to and the Davaoenos big or small, young and old need them to train their guns to it...more than to petty ones.

Hi davao eagle! what's the name of that lady from ADDU? (PM mo lang kung sa palagay mo confidential) siguro pa-effect lang nya yoon para iboto (?) ng mga tao...i've seen the original in firenzi ...honestly speaking ...that was a bad copy...although mabuti ng meron noon kaysa wala...(btw..natanggap mo na yoong cd?)

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Bel1river yea this magic miracle called love can come like lightning from a clear sky...who knows what might happen when I am in Davao I might never leave...

Were does these business Eruopeans in Davao come form in Europe do you know? Interesting.

Hello min alskling!! its now our duty ..he he he

Here are some trivias of some foreigners doing business in Davao(past and present)

A German working in a radio satation as a DJ, who also writes for local newspaper
A British national selling wood charcoal
A Brit who writes for a local newspaper
An American who owns and drives a taxi cab
A japanese guy cooks japanese in a "street food" very cheap
a lot of chinese from mainland China and Taiwan cramming in Davao "Chinatown" selling their wares(legally and illegally) :runaway:
A Italian guy who owns a resto and care for the abandoned children
A Swedish who will soon open a resto :wink2:

Wish you a happy friday !!!

bel1river

June 9th, 2006, 03:30 AM

Hello min alskling!! its now our duty ..he he he

Here are some trivias of some foreigners doing business in Davao(past and present)....An American who owns and drives a taxi cab

Dinabaw, Is that guy still around? I remember about 4 years ago I had an American visitor who is an expatriate of a US company in Hong Kong and he flew into Davao. When he emerged from the baggage claim area, he was swarmed by the cabbies. He had to do a double take and rub his eyes when he saw one of the cabbies was a young, California-surfing dude trying as hard as the locals to get a passenger. He just couldn't believe it!

MtApoStandard

June 9th, 2006, 03:48 AM

Hello min alskling!! its now our duty ..he he he

Here are some trivias of some foreigners doing business in Davao(past and present)

A German working in a radio satation as a DJ, who also writes for local newspaper
A British national selling wood charcoal
A Brit who writes for a local newspaper
An American who owns and drives a taxi cab
A japanese guy cooks japanese in a "street food" very cheap
a lot of chinese from mainland China and Taiwan cramming in Davao "Chinatown" selling their wares(legally and illegally) :runaway:
A Italian guy who owns a resto and care for the abandoned children
A Swedish who will soon open a resto :wink2:

Wish you a happy friday !!!
hmmm, never thought there's more than i've learned. all i knew foreigners(immigrant or not) are staffing some corporate offices of huge agric plantations and other multinational industries. thanks bro sa info!

.

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 03:49 AM

^^ Yeap jon! he still drives but a brand new taxi now not his old "kagang-kagang" taxi and he looks older now!he he he :)

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 03:55 AM

bel1river

June 9th, 2006, 03:58 AM

Hi Jon, what's up!

OT here: I met a guy who just arrived from Phil (Iloilo to be exact) and he is a friend of your brother Daniel. Small world indeed.

Hi Loi, I wonder what conversation you were having that led to that revelation. Hehe. The other topic - I understand this lady councilor has a constituency she swore to serve. Kaya lang, she needs to realize that she also has a duty to and for the COMMON good. She has to be pragmatic and not too ideological. Hirap na one track mind if you are a politician. Di ba, 'no? Kung sa bagay, maybe na internalize niyang masyado ang 'Man for others' mantra ng Arrneow. But one may also be a 'Man for others' by being a capitalist making investments that create value and jobs. Again: di ba, 'no? hehehe

MtApoStandard

June 9th, 2006, 04:44 AM

^^ Yip Mt. Apo i still cant believe that American guy drives a taxi cab before and until now!
A gemand who dJ's in funny english ....hehehhe kuyaw lang iyan mga gina patugtug oldies and sometimes Bach ....German gud!

and the Brit guy selling wood charcoal, mag kabulingit gud sa iyang tinda na uling, ang iyang sakyanan old Ford Fiera :laugh:
very interesting to see they look very assimilated. is that german dj streaming online? what's his radio station? there's a columnist of sunstar davao named gary covington. obviously a brit. i'm following his column. and an amer i found online who owned a wowmindanao.com website.

.

junex

June 9th, 2006, 04:47 AM

junax

June 9th, 2006, 04:59 AM

^^ good morning!!!

Here are some trivias of some foreigners doing business in Davao(past and present)
A German working in a radio satation as a DJ, who also writes for local newspaper
A British national selling wood charcoal
A Brit who writes for a local newspaper
An American who owns and drives a taxi cab
A japanese guy cooks japanese in a "street food" very cheap
a lot of chinese from mainland China and Taiwan cramming in Davao "Chinatown" selling their wares(legally and illegally) :runaway:
A Italian guy who owns a resto and care for the abandoned children
A Swedish who will soon open a resto :wink2:
Wish you a happy friday !!!

how about kabab in rizal street? a persian? :)

bustero

June 9th, 2006, 05:42 AM

^^ good morning to all!!
i know that some davao taxis are already using lpg patterned to manila taxis coz i happen to ride one...
kung mobuto sa kaiinit sa panahon, patay kang bata ka hehehe. siguro depende sa installation coz korea i guess has 1 million lpg running vehicles.

Yup, Cebu is also using it, no reason why davao can't do it. Much Greener and actually cheaper. SAfety should not be an issue, you must strictly follow the rules though, as you pointed out many counties already use this fuel in millions of their vehicles.

bustero

June 9th, 2006, 06:14 AM

^^ Yeap jon! he still drives but a brand new taxi now not his old "kagang-kagang" taxi and he looks older now!he he he :)
hehe baka he's a cutler or a braun one of the old american families, looks californian pero bisaya!

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by junex
Ohhh!! add me pareng dinabaw....balut vendor...hehehe parehos diay ta panggabi-i kayud?

Oi! ikaw lang pang gabii ako buntag ug gabii, kay kayod pako sa gabii diha sa Interlude sa bajada :jk: maayong hapon sa imo bai!

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Mt. Apo Standard
very interesting to see they look very assimilated. is that german dj streaming online? what's his radio station? there's a columnist of sunstar davao named gary covington. obviously a brit. i'm following his column. and an amer i found online who owned a wowmindanao.com website.

Not streaming online , he has a daily radio playing "oldies" and writes in entertainment section of Sun-Star Davao, forgot his name too German ! :bash: Yeah read Gary Covington's column
I think the guy from wowmindanao is not living in Davao.No idea.

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by Junax
how about kabab in rizal street? a persian?

Dunno about his nationality maybe Alqaidian :laugh:

other foreign owned businesses

Bonte Koe restaurant owned by Dutch
Swiss Deli
All korean restaurants are owned by Koreans
A Vietnamese restaurant somewhere in Shrine Hill owned by a Vietnamese refugee in Palawan ?

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by Bustero
hehe baka he's a cutler or a braun one of the old american families, looks californian pero bisaya!

Nop he is really an American Jon said he is from california who speaksgoodCebuano :)

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 06:58 AM

Hi Loi, I wonder what conversation you were having that led to that revelation. Hehe. The other topic - I understand this lady councilor has a constituency she swore to serve. Kaya lang, she needs to realize that she also has a duty to and for the COMMON good. She has to be pragmatic and not too ideological. Hirap na one track mind if you are a politician. Di ba, 'no? Kung sa bagay, maybe na internalize niyang masyado ang 'Man for others' mantra ng Arrneow. But one may also be a 'Man for others' by being a capitalist making investments that create value and jobs. Again: di ba, 'no? hehehe

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There's nothing to worry about Jon, as regards how we got into the topic of your bor. Eugene works in a call centre where I moonlight as an agent as well. Usual "pinoy converstion" like "tiga saan ka?" when I said "taga Davao" and you know how it goes.. He said he used to "audit" Hino Davao and hang out with friends including Dan Belisario who he said lived in BV in 1992. So there...

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Regarding this lady councilor, For me, I have no qualms as to what idiology you embrace for as long as it doesn't get in the way of your duty as a public servant. Granting that her concern is the statue's impact on people's moral fiber I believe she should have done a survey ( if at all the benefit outweighs the expense of the exercise) first as to what is the majority's opinion about it and not jump the gun as if her discernment constitutes the whole Davaoeno populace.

You're right Jon, she has to shed her "miopic mind" and see what beauty the naked David has brought to this once deplorable place. Yes she might reason all she did was to protect her people from moral debase (she being arnean) but to me there's the more pressing call and that is to povide people jobs, jobs, jobs and jobs. How can we be so human with only the moral values to possess but with an empty stomach and no roof above our head.

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 07:05 AM

Hi davao eagle! what's the name of that lady from ADDU? (PM mo lang kung sa palagay mo confidential) siguro pa-effect lang nya yoon para iboto (?) ng mga tao...i've seen the original in firenzi ...honestly speaking ...that was a bad copy...although mabuti ng meron noon kaysa wala...(btw..natanggap mo na yoong cd?)

Hey Rajah, ( I was about to call you by your first name here para katawa sila kay murag kanta as in Hey.....)

I will PM you Rajah re: lady councilor. Haven't got the CD yet. Dunno how long it takes for it to arrive here. No worries!

dinabaw

June 9th, 2006, 07:05 AM

^^maayong buntag davoeagle.... ang kaayo panang kanag konsehala kay katung wa pa ma media katung david wala nila g i tuki2x karon na contoversial na hasta murag mga "righteous"...... peace to all!

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 07:18 AM

Not streaming online , he has a daily radio playing "oldies" and writes in entertainment section of Sun-Star Davao, forgot his name too German ! :bash: Yeah read Gary Covington's column
I think the guy from wowmindanao is not living in Davao.No idea.

Don, the guy who runs the WOW MINDANAO web site lives in Davao with his family. His wife hails from Gensan though.

If you google living in Davao, that will lead you to a website ran by an american who goes by the surname Buck. There you can find a lot of foreigners living in Davao who would fight to defend their beloved new home owing to the good life bestowed on them by living here. There are other bloggers there though ( foreigners living in other cities ) who have issues about Davao but the "naturalized foreign Davaoenos neutralize and even pulverize them albeit through blogs.

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM

^^maayong buntag davoeagle.... ang kaayo panang kanag konsehala kay katung wa pa ma media katung david wala nila g i tuki2x karon na contoversial na hasta murag mga "righteous"...... peace to all!

Pareha gyud ta ug obserbasyon Don. Ambot ngano ingana sila. Di man ta gipanganak sa panahon ni Mampor para isulod ta sa bolsa nila.

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 07:23 AM

Not streaming online , he has a daily radio playing "oldies" and writes in entertainment section of Sun-Star Davao, forgot his name too German ! :bash: Yeah read Gary Covington's column
I think the guy from wowmindanao is not living in Davao.No idea.

I read Gary Covington too. He is a breath of fresh air in a room full of carbon monoxide in Davao journalism. I put him in the league of Jun Ledesma.

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 07:32 AM

Dunno about his nationality maybe Alqaidian :laugh:

other foreign owned businesses

Bonte Koe restaurant owned by Dutch
Swiss Deli
All korean restaurants are owned by Koreans
A Vietnamese restaurant somewhere in Shrine Hill owned by a Vietnamese refugee in Palawan ?

Don't forget the Italian-owned, managed (and the chef himself) Picobello at JS Gaisano 7th floor. Hmmm, yummy pizza straight from the wood-fired oven.

There's another resto-bar in Lanang owned by a huge caucasian guy(Ayala building). Dunno where he's from but I like the big servings of burgers and caucasian "what-have-yous" he has there.

junex

June 9th, 2006, 07:48 AM

Oi! ikaw lang pang gabii ako buntag ug gabii, kay kayod pako sa gabii diha sa Interlude sa bajada :jk: maayong hapon sa imo bai!
Ot: mao ba diay..ka-workalcoholic ba gud..hehehe...Oiiii pag-sugod nag paguwapo karon kay mo-abot na si Neneng sa August!.. ka-exciting da! hehehe :jk:

junex

June 9th, 2006, 08:48 AM

articles taken from sunstar today:

City's income increases due to amended tax code
By Barbara Carla R. Quiero
THE amended 2005 Revenue Tax Code has increased the income of the City Economic Enterprise (CEE) for the first quarter of the year, CEE officer-in-charge Francisco Vales said Wednesday.

Vales said the CEE generated an income of P19,017,258.78 for the first quarter of 2006, which reflects a 23.22 percent increase or P3,583,927.39 compared with the same period of last year.

The highest contributors are public markets, followed by slaughterhouses, he added.

If trend continues, Vales said, CEE will achieve P76 million at the end of the year, which is 24.59 percent or P15 million higher than last year.

"Income has increased mainly because of the new rates and fees as brought by the amended revenue code," Vales said.

He added that the performance can also be attributed to the good performance of the employees in the said division.

"We have identified our weakness, as well as our strengths. We have personnel movement and job rotation so that the personnel will be assigned in the work where they are most capable of," Vales said.

Another factor of the increased income, he said, is the constant monitoring of all the city's economic enterprises, especially public markets and slaughterhouses to prevent illegal slaughterhouses from cropping up.

"This will really serve as a challenge to us, to sustain the performance," he said.
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RP eyes the fast-growing Lohas market
THE Philippines is looking into Japan's Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (Lohas) market to boost the country's organic and natural product exports.

Food supplements manufacturers Ecarma Health Options, Green Leaf Herbals Inc., Herbcare Corporation, Natural Quality Corporation, and Pascual Laboratories, virgin coconut oil-based food supplements distributors Elixirs Pacific International, Corp., Prosource Int'l. Inc., and Viviendo Philippines Inc., and RCC Amazing Touch Int'l, Inc. met with Nobuo Iwasawa, a Japanese health and wellness expert, to present their respective credentials and manufacturing capabilities to supply the growing Lohas market.

These companies also participated in BIO-Search, a health and wellness show organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Citem) in May.

The Lohas movement has dictated Japan's fast growing health conscious public. An integrated market for goods and services that primarily appeals to consumers' environmental and social awareness and responsibility, Lohas includes, among other things, advocacy for Health Lifestyle Attitudes; Renewable Power/energy; Alternative Transportation (Hybrid Vehicles); Energy-Efficient Electronics & Appliances, aside from Natural and Organic Foods and Beverages; Personal Care Products (Skin Care, Hair Care, Cosmetics); Vitamins, Minerals, and Dietary Supplements and Alternative Healthcare.

A recent study revealed that 29 percent of Japan's population is into Lohas. Its primary consumers are those in their 20's to 50's, strongly Lohas-inclined and consists of young families with children, educated women, and those who are in their early retirement age.

They are described as shoppers who "put premium on information, especially about products and services, attuned to trends and brand images, and considerably goes for quality.

Iwasawa, a noted Lohas authority who not only wrote extensive articles advocating such conscientious living, but also a distinguished authority and active speaker at various health and nutrition conferences, disclosed that the Japanese nutrition market alone has reached US$29,000 million or 3,200 billion Japanese yen in sales in 2004. This market includes dietary supplements and functional foods, and is only one of the components of the Lohas movement. (PhilExport
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Conquering Everest is more than winning Olympic gold: EmataBy Charles Raymond A. Maxey

ERWIN "Pastor" Emata called his conquest of Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, a dream-come-true episode in his life, a triumph that is even worthier than winning the Olympic gold.

"To summit Everest is more than (winning) the Olympic gold. Nakataya ang buhay mo dito (Your life is at stake here)," Emata said during a press conference Wednesday night at the Kanto Bar of Matina Town Square.

Emata, a native of Davao, said in scaling Mt. Everest one has to fight against nature where; it's hard to ascend, but even more dangerous to descend.

He said oxygen is only 30 percent at the peak of Everest and that 20 percent of those who summited the mountain failed to return home alive.

Emata became the second Filipino climber to summit Everest when he made it to the peak last May 18. Leo Oracion, a member of the Philippine Mt. Everest Expedition Team (PMEET) was the first to summit Everest, making the historic climb a day earlier.

A third mountaineer, Romeo Garduce, also reached the summit of Everest days later to complete a hat trick for the Filipinos and spark a joyous celebration in the country.

Emata said the first thing he did upon reaching the peak was to pray and thank God.

"I thanked God who created Mt. Everest," he said.

After praying, Emata said he radioed PMEET team leader Art Valdez at the Base Camp to inform him and the rest of his fellow mountaineers of his feat.

Then Emata started taking souvenir pictures. He said he had voluntarily passed up the chance to summit Everest first.

Before making their final push towards the summit, Valdez had a conference with Oracion and Emata to decide who would go first.

Valdez said as part of the team's strategy, he could not allow Emata and Oracion to make their ascent together since bad weather could jeopardize whatever chances they had of conquering the mountain together.

"Pastor made the sacrifice of letting Leo go first," Valdez said, adding that Emata's unselfish act unburdened him (Valdez) of making such a difficult decision.

"I said Leo must go first because I felt he was stronger," Emata said.

The two mountaineers' feat, and that of Garduce, elated Valdez no end.
"We always believe in the Filipino. Give him the opportunity to challenge great odds and he may very well succeed," Valdez said.

And that's what the three intrepid Pinoy mountain climbers did.

davaoeagle

June 9th, 2006, 09:00 AM

DAVAO CITY , Davao, Philippines -- Bringing the call center firm Cybercity Teleservices to Davao City is just the first step in attracting high-tech businesses in this southern city, the head of a Davao-based information technology group told INQ7.net Thursday.
"Having a call center firm in Davao City is a stepping stone to attracting more investors," said Andre Fournier, president of the Davao Information Technology Council, as he explained the private sector-led efforts to make the city and the rest of Mindanao an "e-services hub."

According to Fournier, two more call center companies are expected to set up operations in Davao City.

"The entry of the Cybercity is just the first step. We eventually want to bring other business process outsourcing firms in this region. But we also want to avoid attracting too many until we're ready to supply the demand," the executive said.

Cybercity, in partnership with 3G Communications, opened on Thursday its 400-seat call center facility in Davao City. Fournier, who happens to be the chief operating officer of 3G Communications, said it took his company three years to convince offshore call center operations to set up shop in the city.

"We hope to change the impression about Davao City. But first we have to deal with the local government which is just waking up to the opportunities of information and communications technology," he said.

For the past four years, the Davao Information Technology Council, an umbrella organization of seven IT organizations, has been pushing initiatives to develop the local IT industry.

During the 13th Mindanao Business Conference, a proposed action agenda for the development of Mindanao was given to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. One of the items cited initiatives to market this region as one of the country's e-services hub.

Fournier said the proposed action agenda hopes to provide local firms an opportunity to partner with foreign high-tech companies.

"The IT Council will become the first contact point of the IT companies with Davao businesses," he added.

The Davao IT Council is working closely with local schools and IT companies in Davao to develop the human resources required once Davao's IT industry blossoms.

Fournier said the IT Council has helped schools develop training programs and curriculums to arm local students with necessary skills once other business process outsourcing firms decide to invest in Davao City.

"We want to take our time because we don't want to face problems that companies in Cebu and Metro Manila are experiencing, that is, not being able to supply enough skills to the growing demand from call centers and other BPO firms," he said.

scandinavian girl

June 9th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Dinabaw titser/guro/maestro toooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Women are often forgotten in the world of men ..except for maybe one or two reasons...hehehehehehe..Dinabaw just tried to understand what you wrote about porfessions, ...... maybe am "lost in translation":) min älskling!

Rajah....vielen dank...wie du sagst es is traumhaft die Fähre und das Meer....Es ist uberhaupt nicht ganz klar das du rajah heisst...hehehehe....ich mache spass!!! Krokodile......schön, ist es in Davao gefilmt?

A nice Friday to ALL!

scandinavian girl

June 9th, 2006, 10:32 AM

abskess

June 9th, 2006, 10:53 AM

Hi abskess....busy, busy! Life is fine over here and be aware we are coming to invade Davao, it will never ever be the same :laugh: The gang are fine and getting ready for Davao in August :cheer:
Nice "seeing" you again abskess, have a good day tomorrow or now or what time, what day is it with you were you are? :D!

Good to know everything's going great for all of you... :)

Yehey :banana: at least you havent given up your plan despite negative travel advisories against Mindanao which are mostly bias and baseless... :hammer: Let me assure you Davao's X-Men are preparing for this impending invasion by Swedish Mystics.... :naughty: :naughty: :naughty:

Rajah_Soliman

June 9th, 2006, 02:50 PM

Rajah....vielen dank...wie du sagst es is traumhaft die Fähre und das Meer....Es ist uberhaupt nicht ganz klar das du rajah heisst...hehehehe....ich mache spass!!! Krokodile......schön, ist es in Davao gefilmt?

A nice Friday to ALL!

The crocodile film was taken at the Croc Park in Davao....

ich bin wer ich bin also ich bin's einfach nur RAJAH der Wunder von BERN...
have you seen the film 'BANKEROHAN JUNCTION' ? you can buy tuna fish in Bankerohan for FISCHSALAT....

...a happy friday afternoon to you LENA es ist deutschland gegen Costa Rica in a couple of hours...go costa rica go!!!

bel1river

June 9th, 2006, 03:03 PM

Don't forget the Italian-owned, managed (and the chef himself) Picobello at JS Gaisano 7th floor. Hmmm, yummy pizza straight from the wood-fired oven.

There's another resto-bar in Lanang owned by a huge caucasian guy(Ayala building). Dunno where he's from but I like the big servings of burgers and caucasian "what-have-yous" he has there.
There used to be another excellent Italian restaurant on Recto in Regina Complex. It is owned and operated by a Fil-Italian couple. Good authentic Italian provincial cuisine. Not just pasta. Loi, that restaurant/bar you were referring to is/was Hagar's Place sa Ayala Life building in Lanang. My favorite restaurant in Wadab is Ah Fat! Jon

Rajah_Soliman

June 9th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Hey Rajah, ( I was about to call you by your first name here para katawa sila kay murag kanta as in Hey.....)

I will PM you Rajah re: lady councilor. Haven't got the CD yet. Dunno how long it takes for it to arrive here. No worries!

hahahaha it's hey.... nga...during my elementary years in Ateneo, some of my classmates teased me by singing that song......

re: lady councilor.....sila ba nila Maglana ang magkakasama noon .....no wonder!!!!

i sent the cd monday afternoon...(normally it takes three days kasi Par Avion eh)..anyway by weekend nandyan na yon.

WawaY[625]

June 9th, 2006, 03:15 PM

luoya ni lady councilor uy..gi panit panitan, kung naging teacher ko lang yan nung college pa ako, cguro binara bara ko yan ng ....COMMIES!! COMMIES!!! hehe

bel1river

June 9th, 2006, 03:18 PM

Paul, Bel1river....thanks for information on European citizens in Davao..

dinabaw, who is the swedish citizen with the resto ???:wink2: I know one swedish citizen who is going to open an art gallery??? :)

:goodbye:
Lena, as far as female expats go. There is a place called Mercy Birth Clinic which is staffed by young American and Canadian ladies. I think the facility is operated by a church based in North America. Some of the ladies run blogs where they write down their thoughts, feelings, triumphs and day-to-day activities.

abskess

June 9th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Gud Evening Davao :)

KulasKusgan

June 9th, 2006, 04:24 PM

A Vietnamese restaurant somewhere in Shrine Hill owned by a Vietnamese refugee in Palawan ?

ah, si pham. he bought jekoys grill at shrine hills. dati, nagasuroy-suroy ra na siya. nagapamaligya og bisan unsa... from alahas, mga sapatos, etc. unya nakapalit og mitsubishi lancer. then later, resto na. ingon niya moadto daw siya og amerika.

paulkrps

June 9th, 2006, 04:30 PM

ah, si pham. he bought jekoys grill at shrine hills. dati, nagasuroy-suroy ra na siya. nagapamaligya og bisan unsa... from alahas, mga sapatos, etc. unya nakapalit og mitsubishi lancer. then later, resto na. ingon niya moadto daw siya og amerika.

i remember a feisty vietnamese lady who went door to door selling anything. nya, mangasaba og maayo kung di kabayad ang mga nanguha. hehehe. kana lagi ba.

KulasKusgan

June 9th, 2006, 04:35 PM

Don't forget the Italian-owned, managed (and the chef himself) Picobello at JS Gaisano 7th floor. Hmmm, yummy pizza straight from the wood-fired oven.

enjoy buy-one take-one pizza from 1PM to 6PM

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heres from Manila Bulletin:
http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/10/08/TSTE2004100819957.html

Picobello, Davao City ( Davao City's Best Off-Hotel Pizza House - Authentic Italian Restaurant - All Authentic Ingredients )

On the perch of a popular mall in Davao City, Pico Bello serves perfect baked pies from a well-aged traditional wood-fire brick oven in an ambience reminiscent of Italy. Dine on an enticing Dell�ortolano laden with zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper mushroom, with tops of mozzarella, and baths of tomato sauce, or a slice of Del Marinaio, a sea food bushel of shrimps, mussels, and squids, paired with olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella, under the soothes of pianos, violins, and a view of the city.

KulasKusgan

June 9th, 2006, 04:47 PM

i remember a feisty vietnamese lady who went door to door selling anything. nya, mangasaba og maayo kung di kabayad ang mga nanguha. hehehe. kana lagi ba.

bilib ko ning mga vietnamese. mga survivors. i once assigned at bajada, nandun si pham. then natransfer ako sa tagum, naabot pud didto namaligya. ingon gani niya, naluoy daw siya sa pilipinas, kay ang vietnam nga bag-o ra nagsugod, hapit na daw maapsan ang pilipinas. one thing he noticed sa davao, wala daw gihatagan og value ang prime areas esp at boulevard & bucana area. puro ra daw squatter nga dapat idevelop daw unta og pagwapuhon.

btw, heres saigon thread:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=301574

MtApoStandard

June 9th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Don't forget the Italian-owned, managed (and the chef himself) Picobello at JS Gaisano 7th floor. Hmmm, yummy pizza straight from the wood-fired oven.

There's another resto-bar in Lanang owned by a huge caucasian guy(Ayala building). Dunno where he's from but I like the big servings of burgers and caucasian "what-have-yous" he has there.
flanagans(wrong spelling wrong:D ) pud daw loi along ilustre somewhere. i took this by ears they serve authentic oz and irish steaks and fine wines.

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MtApoStandard

June 9th, 2006, 06:35 PM

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PIA Press Release
06/10/2006
Sec Ebdane pushes for construction of Ulas flyover in Davao
By Rose B. Palacio

Davao City (10 June) -- Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. said the government is pushing for the construction of the proposed Diosdado Macapagal (Ulas) Flyover in line with the President's agenda of providing social services to the people.

The proposed flyover being pursued by the DPWH would relieve the daily traffic headaches of motorists plying along Davao-Digos, Davao-Bukidnon roads and Davao City diversion road, Secretary Ebdane said.

A team of experts from the DPWH, Project Management Office for Feasibility Studies from Manila were in Davao City from May 29, 2006 to June 7, 2006 to conduct engineering and traffic surveys along Ulas junction for the proposed construction of the flyover, DPWH XI Director Dimas S. Soguilon reported.

Complementing the Manila team were technical people from the DPWH regional office and Davao City District Engineering Office headed by District Engineer Isagani Javier who provided assistance in the field operation and coordination with the local government of Davao city, proponent of the flyover project.

The traffic survey requires data from the intersection capability analysis, such as manual vehicle classification counts; vehicle queue survey; conflicting pedestrian count; number of bus stopping; travel time survey; and origin-destination survey.

At present, the flyover project with an estimated cost of some P504-million has a funding request to the Japanese Government Aid program (GGAP), through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) with the technical assistance of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). DPWH is now complying with the requirements.

The multi-million project requires the construction of a four-lane concrete bridge, widening of existing roads, and construction of detour roads for the continuous flow of traffic.

Named after the former Philippine President and father of current national leader President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Diosdado Macapagal Flyover is a long-time dream project of Davao City whose growth rate is among the country's fastest.

After the traffic survey, the conduct of the Environment Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan will follow. This will be conducted by the Environmental and Social Services of DPWH-central office, Manila. (DPWH-XI/PIA) [top]

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