patay kami sa skyline nito.... :I( :( :( :( ( at least sa duration ng project)

patay kami sa skyline nito.... :I( :( :( :( ( at least sa duration ng project)
...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.



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i know, but the plan is mintal-calinan bound vehicles will use Cat.Grande road....

oh well its for the good naman ng city eh. BTW, how long nga const ng flyover? like agdao?

i know, but the plan is mintal-calinan bound vehicles will use Cat.Grande road....

oh well its for the good naman ng city eh. BTW, how long nga const ng flyover? like agdao?
as long as funds continues to flow. j/k. no idea how long.

on the positve side, traffic to cat grande road will open small business activity along this strip and benefit catchment area



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



:applause: ....any news about the Davao-Samal Bridge? :)

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!!!

Der Wunder von Bern...Rajah.. Bankerohan ist ein Markt? Deutchland hat gewonnen schon wieder sie tuen nicht anderes ...nein, ehrlich ich kenne mir in Fussball ueberhaupt nicht gut aus....ich hoffe beste mannshaft gewinnt :) Darf ich wetten, ich wette Brazil wird alles gewinnen und no. 1 werden in die ganze welt!!!! :)

Ein gute Fussball Sonabend wunsche ich dir Rajah der Wudner aus Bern! :)

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.

Thanx Bel1river for the information about Mercy Brith Clinic. It is always good to know other tourists or immigrants for first hand information about issues regarding being a forreinger staying a long time in Davao. Nice of you Jon, is your name Jon? I might use the wrong name? :)

A nice Saturday to you!

Hi Lena! The city is pretty much safe. I had classmates before from Australia, Spain, South Korea, US, etc. None of them we kidnapped or got into any troubles. :)

I hope you'll have a great trip. :cheers:

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:

abskess Yea wea are going to make Davao insecure, if it was a secure city befor, well it will not be in August when the blonde invation visits you :wink2: And we are though Viking girls we can handle any :naughty: X-men in Davao...:pepper:...:laugh:

Nice Saturday Abskess

Hi Lena! The city is pretty much safe. I had classmates before from Australia, Spain, South Korea, US, etc. None of them we kidnapped or got into any troubles. :)

I hope you'll have a great trip. :cheers:

Hi Animo I feel we will be fine, we are a big gang we can "fight" hahaha...we are sport girls and have a good condition to protect ourselves...:laugh:... we wont knock anybody down, unless they try to kidnap us then they are in danger :) kidding... We calmed our families down here, but they are ready to send a whole crew of "saviours" to us any minute if they think they need to... :) So in worse case there will be alot of strange people running around Davao asking for swedish girls hahaha....
Thanx animo for your good trip wish...we will have a good trip and we will have fun in Davao :cheer: And we have a positive attitude despite all warnings... we will keep our eyes open :shocked:... :)

Bye ALL it is zzzzzzzZZZzzzzzzzzz time here

:goodnight:

Good Morning to all!

Saturday, June 10, 2006
DDH to give medical services to Palau

THE Davao Doctors Hospital, the premier hospital in Mindanao, has achieved another breakthrough in its health services when it concluded a deal with the health authorities of the Republic of Palau for DDH to provide the health care and other medical services for this small island state.

DDH Chairman, Dr. Honorio Hilario, said that they have dispatched a team and had a series of meeting with their Palau counterpart initially to assist Palau to upgrade their hospital facilities. They talked later on how patients that cannot be handled by Palau infirmary be handled by Davao Doctors Hospital.

Hilario said that the authority of Palau will be sending patients to Davao Doctors Hospital with the government letter of guarantee. "What they have there is a socialist approach. It's the government that pays for the medication and education of their citizens," Hilario said.

In turn, DDH will send its medical staff to help Palau maintain its 75-bed hospital.

Palau authorities and businessmen touched base with their counterparts in Davao City to look into the areas of trade, health services, and tourism prospects.

They chose Davao City because of its proximity to Palau and they were impressed by the health facilities, which are at par with those in Cebu and Manila. They also cited the generous and warm reception that the City Government and local businessmen extended to them.

The Rotary Club of Davao signed a sisterhood pact with the Rotary Club of Palau in a ceremony held at Ahfat restaurant Monday night.

RCD President Domingo Duerme of Philippine Airlines signed the pact with RCP President Chen Masang. The event was witnessed by MEDCO Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretana, former MEDCO Chair Anggie Angliongto and Deputy Honorary Consul to Palau Puyod.

Palau is a small island republic in the Pacific. From Davao, it is only about 2 hours by a small turbo jet aircraft. Its population is estimated to be about 20,000 and 7,000 of which are Filipino immigrants.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/06/10/life/ddh.to.give.medical.services.to.palau..html

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Originally Posted by junex
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

lagi bai! kayud kay hapit na muabot si inday sunod dili na kayud !!! :laugh: Ikaw kamusat and kinabuhi sa Meynila pro kayud ?

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
dinabaw, who is the swedish citizen with the resto ??? I know one swedish citizen who is going to open an art gallery???
I know the Swedish wears blond hair :laugh: och en min vacker flickvan not pojkvan hehehe! :yes:
So who is the Swedish who will open n art gallery? :)


Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
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!

Sorry min alskling forgot my no.1 maestra ! I said so great about the Davao thread guys(and gal too) mostly proffesionals, i am the only one that is a securtiy guard !LOL
got your fjaril yesterday !!! :rock:
A nice morning to you and a fun saturday!!! :hi:

A FOREIGN investor is infusing millions of dollars to operate six review centers in the Philippines to assist those who would take examinations required of nurses seeking employment in the United States.

One of these centers will be set up in Davao City. In an interview Friday with Robert Von Weber, executive director for Asia and Africa of Staffing America, he said they want to reverse the ratio of Filipino nurses passing the examination.

He said the current ratio is at 25 percent for those who passed while 75 percent failed.

"It will be a comprehensive review equipped with modern technology," he said.

Although he did not state a bulk figure he said investments would entail millions.

Weber said their company started negotiations in the Philippines only last month and they had decided to set up the centers in Baguio, Isabela, Legaspi, Bicol, Cebu, and Davao.

In Baguio, he said they will be occupying an eight-floor building as it will also house 400 nurses from Korea to learn English.

The center he said will also include board and lodging, as classes will run until the evening.

He estimated that in five years they could only accommodate 36,000 in the Philippines and this is just a drop in the bucket compared to the need declared recently by a US news network that American would be needing two million nurses in five years.

Weber noted the qualities of Filipinos and with there being good at the language they could easily be trained on the conversational English.

He said they would bringing in US testing standards and experts here even as he cited that in the recent examinations involving 1,300 Filipino nurses only 211 passed.

Weber said that they are targeting 97 percent of their students passing the examinations.

The Staffing America is also looking for Filipino businessmen, as partners since ownership here based on law must be 60 percent Filipino while the remaining 40 of foreign ownership.

lagi bai! kayud kay hapit na muabot si inday sunod dili na kayud !!! :laugh: Ikaw kamusat and kinabuhi sa Meynila pro kayud ?
lol...go go bro! cge ra tag kayud ani...hehehe kuyawan ko basig ma wrong spelling ang KAYUD!

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


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bravo! the 3rd vehicular flyover in davao. i hope circular like buhangin, if not, okay pa rin because it would surely ease the traffic in that area. hoping too for a vehicular underpass in matina junction just like the buhangin underpass.



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Thanks for sharing your video finds raja...

Hi peeps :) tuloy ba ang meeting with horobale Konsehal sa MTS?

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


I like Ahfat too..delectable sea food. Fave stop of visiting celebs in Davao.

:applause: ....any news about the Davao-Samal Bridge? :)


Davao-Samal bridge will surely push thru once Rodolfo del Rosario becomes mayor of IGACOS. He is known to know his way around to get his projects done. He can cajole the prexy on this one.

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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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This huge project is long overdue. I wish it would now see the light of day!

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bravo! the 3rd vehicular flyover in davao. i hope circular like buhangin, if not, okay pa rin because it would surely ease the traffic in that area. hoping too for a vehicular underpass in matina junction just like the buhangin underpass.



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Agree with you 100% on this Junax re:Underpass in Matina-Maa Crossing. I wish the city gov't can as well construct a circular pedestrian overpass in the DMC area. 3 overpasses to connect to the existing spanking one already in place. I saw this type of infra in Baguio City. It was nice.

^^ good morning!!!



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

Out of curiosity, I went to his resto with a friend to have a taste of his persian cuisine. I liked his home-made yogurt (borani) and pita -wrapped khorest ek ek... (mashed eggplant). T'was worth coming back.

Just an excerpt of the article by Butch Francisco-the same guy who was so fascinated by what he has seen in Davao during his last visit. He even said he wanted to seek audience with Mayor Digong to laud and thank him in person for what his leadership has done to Davao.

STARBYTES By Butch Francisco
The Philippine Star 06/10/2006

Among the young stars today, I have to admit that I have the softest spot in my heart for Angel Locsin. It’s the Miko Sotto factor, no doubt – since the late young actor was like a nephew to me.

Of course, most of you surely remember that Angel was Miko’s last girlfriend. She may have been the last of many (oh, you were such a naughty, naughty boy, Miko!), but Angel was truly loved by him (with due respect to the many others before her).

When Miko left us, I was witness to her grief and pain and I knew how she suffered deep inside. She would have been the best daughter-in-law of Ali Sotto and to this day they communicate regularly. Ali still cooks sinigang for her (Ali would buy the ingredients herself – at Uni-Mart – and prepare the dish) so that Angel would eat well – what with all the work she does.

In turn, I saw how Angel would buy Ali’s favorites – like durian, for instance, when we were in Davao. Actually, Angel and I both went to Davao that time for a GMA 7 project. While she thoughtfully bought durian for her Tita Ali, Ali had to beg from me just to give her a small tub of the fruit that tastes like heaven, but smells like hell.

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.


In defence of Mags Rajah, her advocacy has evolved from political to environmental activism. Way to go!

I know the Swedish wears blond hair :laugh: och en min vacker flickvan not pojkvan hehehe! :yes:
So who is the Swedish who will open n art gallery? :)

Sorry min alskling forgot my no.1 maestra ! I said so great about the Davao thread guys(and gal too) mostly proffesionals, i am the only one that is a securtiy guard !LOL
got your fjaril yesterday !!! :rock:
A nice morning to you and a fun saturday!!! :hi:

Answer to you dinabaw:
I am the one who like to open a gallery in
Davao if possible, I like to also open a resto and a all you need for a wedding business, but one thing at a time. First I will see if I am welcome at all, then I will "sense the place" and learn what postition a woman may have in your society, then I will know if it is all possible. Well, stop here now, I like doing more then talking :wink2:

What can I say, forgetting women as an important part of the working society is not good? Want to know why, it mirrors the attitude towards this gender. Time for me to leave this thread as the only woman left it seems, really ...it is as you hinted a place for guys.."it is time to go lalalala it is time to say goodbye lalalalala"......

Glad dinabaw you got the fjäril I sent you!!:) Hope you enjoy it, min älskling!

:goodbye: Davao, have a nice Saturday enjoy the World Cup and I´ll bet Brazil will be the big winners in the end, hehehehe...go, go, go Brazil you are my favorites :cheer:

@ Lena: women are important part of our society. davao is among the first city to have women & children code if im not mistaken. women along with children and elders are respected here in davao. there are numerous women who are managers, into business, politics and even in police force. should you decide to settle here and venture into business, you're always welcome. :)

btw, philippine independence is on june 12. i encourage everyone to change avatar into philippine flag if possible. thanks.

In defence of Mags Rajah, her advocacy has evolved from political to environmental activism. Way to go!

ohhh that's good...i didn't know that... :yes: i remember one batch mate of mine who used to be a (left-leaning ?) activist but is now very much involved in the preservation of ethnic arts and culture (ang sister nya kasama namin/natin sa addu glee-club before, father nya addu teacher)..

^^ historically most artists and indigenous people's rights advocates have usually been left-leaning in their philosophy. same with most poets and literary masters.

Der Wunder von Bern...Rajah.. Bankerohan ist ein Markt? Deutchland hat gewonnen schon wieder sie tuen nicht anderes ...nein, ehrlich ich kenne mir in Fussball ueberhaupt nicht gut aus....ich hoffe beste mannshaft gewinnt :) Darf ich wetten, ich wette Brazil wird alles gewinnen und no. 1 werden in die ganze welt!!!! :)

Ein gute Fussball Sonabend wunsche ich dir Rajah der Wudner aus Bern! :)

BANKEROHAN is a wet and dry market and a very very interesting place where you can find exotic stuffs (that's for you to find out hahaha)....

The next time ELSA KLENTCH (of CNN) visits the Philippines and if ever she'll drop by Davao...she'll be going to Bankerohan for sure. I heard from a friend, that while in Cebu in the late 90's she snubbed the malls there by shopping at Carbon, Cebu's version of Bankerohan.


(....wegen fussball....ich habe per PM geantwortet :)

^^ historically most artists and indigenous people's rights advocates have usually been left-leaning in their philosophy. same with most poets and literary masters.

bitaw no? like pinoy movies in the 80s...why is that?btw are you left-leaning too?

Hello everyone...

@Dinabaw: sorry karon lang jud nako nabasahan na naa diay meet.. :bash:
PM me pls the whatabouts ha..

@Lena: hi..been very busy lately esp w/ kids back to school. they r all fine (thank God :) ). Wow! August is fast approaching, hope to you'll enjoy Davao..surely Dinabaw will see to that :)

bro sa mts ata cla mag meet..apas na.hehe

^^ bro badji na! :colgate:
Gina@ : soory wala ko miting hehehe... si dave pud!!

nyek sorry po maam simply me

so sino nakapunta sa meeting? para ma update ta sa SM expansion :)

bitaw no? like pinoy movies in the 80s...why is that?btw are you left-leaning too?
that's because from the 60's until the late 80s were a period of social/political changes in the world... remember vietnam, martial law, and the US bases... these were issues here in the country before because at that time...artists were realizing that there is no such thing as "art for art's sake" thats the time they realized that art has to be a catalyst for social change and a tool against oppression as they see it... it just so happened that martial law was that "oppression" they saw. as for me being a leftist... sometimes i agree with them. in fact, more than 80% of the population agree with left-leaning social policies such as universal healthcare, basic education, women's rights. the jesuits in fact are responsible for contributing to one faction of the leftist movement (the social democrats... the other being the national democrats or what we usually believe as far-left such as the communists.) we have government secretaries who are affiliated with socialist parties such as national security adviser Norberto Gonzales, Mike Defensor, etc. even people formerly members of socialist/progressive groups: Sen. Joker Arroyo, former Senator Wigberto Tanada, etc. in fact GMA is considered as a lost cause for some socialist and progressive groups because she was formerly a student activist during the marcos regime.

ok...i respect your position naman.:)
its just that sometimes the left's demonstrations can be so annoying.esp when they talk as if they speak for the majority on certain issues...

you should see the left during the 70s... the leftists you see today are more tame than before... when the metrocom of the 1970s would arrive to disperse rallies, they would usually bring firearms and the protesters (usually from the Kabataang Makabayan) would throw pillboxes, molotov cocktails, and use lead pipes. sometimes they would even engage in street battles against other leftist groups or nationalist groups to secure rallying sapce. they would usually fight with the old communist party's(PKP or partido komunista ng pilipinas) youth wing the malayang samahan ng kabtaang pilipino(mskp)... the kabataang makabayan being the youth wing of the new faction of the communist party now known as the cpp-npa-ndf. little known fact was that the old communist party or pkp was actually a legal party and was allowed by marcos to operate while the cpp of joma sison became more obsesses with the protracted war and the "digmang bayan" or civil war. while the pkp abandoned it long ago when they made peace with magsaysay.

have you guys visited the google earth lately...hmmm panabo, davao del norte is now partly hi-res..whereas samal and talikud islands now have an expanded 'hi-res image' ...the npa's will now have a hard time hiding... big brother up there is watching.. :devil:

its not about the rallies being tame or not, for me, its the fact that it upsets the already upset filipinos esp the marginalized ones.. they add fuel to the fire, and para kasi lagi na lang walang ginagawang tama ang gobyerno for them, tapos most of the issue they advocate (like wage increase thats too high it will cause most businesses to close) are geared towads the downfall of the phil.(this is how i see it lang ha..of course we have our own principles nad views)

uhmm maybe this topic (or topics that are political and religious in nature) may get too sensitive as people will have conflicting views talaga so maybe this isnt the forum for it? :)

have you guys visited the google earth lately...hmmm panabo, davao del norte is now partly hi-res..whereas samal and talikud islands now have an expanded 'hi-res image' for ...the npa's will now have a hard time hiding... big brother up there is watching.. :devil:

sana pati south ng city hi ni res nila instead of Samal area noh? d kc naka hi res ang bangkal to toril which is more interesting ( for me) than talikud :)

^^ im not comparing them ok.. im just shedding light on history... and by the way, im not a leftist. and the wage increase is actually feasible and logical once you take into consideration the COLA, hyper-wage theory.
just to shed light... the labor movement is somewhat divided on whether it will be a 125 across the board or a 75 pesos minumum wage increase... the labor movement especially the labor party of the philiipines says that workers and capitalist wouldnt have been fighting today with regards to wge hikes if businessmen agreed to a manadatory profit shring scheme long ago... in tht case if a business has increse in profit there would be automatic wage increse if there's none then no wage increase... but the problem is the fact that all 12 regions rely on wage boards to carry out simultaneous wage hikes for all companies profiting or otherwise. and in some regions like ARMM, the needed wage hike is estimated by the NSO to be more than that pushed by congress since they need a 425 wage hike since most workers there earn something below 100 pesos. in some agri-inustrial business also pay meager wages like below 20 pesos per week. now some in the labor movement say they wouldnt have to always argue and fight with the employers if the mandatory profit sharing was approved since that would calm any fears of massive lay-offs and losses for companies.

nyek sorry po maam simply me

so sino nakapunta sa meeting? para ma update ta sa SM expansion :)

it's ok...

@Dinabaw: hala, who attended the meeting anyway? :bash: murag pass din muna ako sa mga meet, bawi na lang ako next time :sleepy:

uhhhh walang nakapunta? can anyone update me on SM expansion here?

^^ maybe Konsehal :runaway:

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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.


unsang "arnean" bro?

Hello everyone...

@Lena: hi..been very busy lately esp w/ kids back to school. they r all fine (thank God :) ). Wow! August is fast approaching, hope to you'll enjoy Davao..surely Dinabaw will see to that :)

Gina how nice your are back. Glad your kids are doing well and back to school. Yea, time slips by fast and in no time it is July /August.

Is everything fine at the farm, thought about the lovley fruit you showed a photoe of...yum yum...I wonder do you make wine in Davao form all that fruit you do have?

Gina a nice Sunday to you and your family!!

@ Lena: women are important part of our society. davao is among the first city to have women & children code if im not mistaken. women along with children and elders are respected here in davao. there are numerous women who are managers, into business, politics and even in police force. should you decide to settle here and venture into business, you're always welcome. :)

btw, philippine independence is on june 12. i encourage everyone to change avatar into philippine flag if possible. thanks.

:) Thank you dave I know you are a gentleman and apreciate that!! I will see about business in Davao and who knows I might even venture into politics, it is not at all an unknown working area for me :) I apreciate your friendly words, really thanx again !! dave I have a greeting from Bibbi she says hi...no, no she did not say quack :) a very friendly greeting to you form her!

sana pati south ng city hi ni res nila instead of Samal area noh? d kc naka hi res ang bangkal to toril which is more interesting ( for me) than talikud :)


i guess their 'expanding' the hi-res coverage......baka nextweek pati toilet ng mga pari sa st. francis xavier seminary at convento ng mga pink sisters kita na :lol:

BANKEROHAN is a wet and dry market and a very very interesting place where you can find exotic stuffs (that's for you to find out hahaha)....

The next time ELSA KLENTCH (of CNN) visits the Philippines and if ever she'll drop by Davao...she'll be going to Bankerohan for sure. I heard from a friend, that while in Cebu in the late 90's she snubbed the malls there by shopping at Carbon, Cebu's version of Bankerohan.


(....wegen fussball....ich habe per PM geantwortet :)

Thankx Rajah, thats interesting I will for sure visit this market. It should be far more interesting then a mall at least for me it would be. For me the mall is a "modern cathederal", but it´s soul can be deseptive.
Ich stimme ein, es is traurig das Deutschland gewonnen hat...gegen Costa Rica....naja, Schweden hat nicht gewonnen gegen Trinidad...:cheer: gut. 0-0.. :). Aber wie gesagt ich kenne mich im fussball nicht gut aus.

Rajah enjoy WC (world cup)!!!

unsang "arnean" bro?


ateneo - coined slang for atenean, arneow for ateneo.

Thankx Rajah, thats interesting I will for sure visit this market. It should be far more interesting then a mall at least for me it would be. For me the mall is a "modern cathederal", but it´s soul can be deseptive.
Ich stimme ein, es is traurig das Deutschland gewonnen hat...gegen Costa Rica....naja, Schweden hat nicht gewonnen gegen Trinidad...:cheer: gut. 0-0.. :). Aber wie gesagt ich kenne mich im fussball nicht gut aus.

Rajah enjoy WC (world cup)!!!

there's another market north of the city...it's called AGDAO..that's near Davao's China town...

Ist das spiel jetzt zu Ende? Es ist eins-null für argentinien

ateneo - coined slang for atenean, arneow for ateneo.

ahhh..as i suspected "atenean" ang "arnean" :)

ok, being an atenean, i refuse too be called "her people" kinakahiya ko nga na atenista cya..."her people" should be the..well you know...
ok last na jud nako i mention ni..i just wanted to clarify na we are not her consituents..obvious naman kung cno totoong constituents nya eh..

sorry..last na lagi ni na mention sa iyaha. :)

^^ maybe Konsehal :runaway:

Hello to all!

Im not privy to the SM Plans. The top execs I talked with are mum on the subject. Incidentally, I was with Jojo Mendiola, SM Davao Dept Store President, Friday and Saturday.

Last week in Manila, I visited the Mall of Asia. It is huge. Its three malls - interconnected. The farthest borders the seawall of Manila Bay. Some portions there I likened to the streets and shops at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay of Singapore. I went to check the Imax movie. My first time was in 1997 in Singapore.

Di pa tapos ang development. At its left, there is an e-commerce building being constructed. At its right, a convention center.

I told my friends in SM they should also consider the same at SM-City Davao. :)

i guess their 'expanding' the hi-res coverage......baka nextweek pati toilet ng mga pari sa st. francis xavier seminary at convento ng mga pink sisters kita na :lol:

lol anyway, sana ma update din ang downtown davao

Hello to all!

Im not privy to the SM Plans. The top execs I talked with are mum on the subject. Incidentally, I was with Jojo Mendiola, SM Davao Dept Store President, Friday and Saturday.

Last week in Manila, I visited the Mall of Asia. It is huge. Its three malls - interconnected. The farthest borders the seawall of Manila Bay. Some portions there I likened to the streets and shops at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay of Singapore. I went to check the Imax movie. My first time was in 1997 in Singapore.

Di pa tapos ang development. At its left, there is an e-commerce building being constructed. At its right, a convention center.

I told my friends in SM they should also consider the same at SM-City Davao. :)

and across MOA is SM IT Center (i guess that's its name) where TELETECH is currently located. I hope they can do that indeed in Davao....but konsehal...u think they would really be expanding in davao? kahit walang details lang po.....will they?

@ konsehal...i apologize kc i havent been online for the past few days..been bz here kc....natuloy po ba yung meeting ng Davao IT e-group sa MTS? any updates regarding the Lims' and local developers' interested to develop an IT Park?

by the way, there will be a Call Center Conference and Expo in Edsa Shang this June 20 to 21 . Sayang, we could promote our city sana through that expo.

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Answer to you dinabaw:
I am the one who like to open a gallery in
Davao if possible, I like to also open a resto and a all you need for a wedding business, but one thing at a time. First I will see if I am welcome at all, then I will "sense the place" and learn what postition a woman may have in your society, then I will know if it is all possible. Well, stop here now, I like doing more then talking

What can I say, forgetting women as an important part of the working society is not good? Want to know why, it mirrors the attitude towards this gender. Time for me to leave this thread as the only woman left it seems, really ...it is as you hinted a place for guys.."it is time to go lalalala it is time to say goodbye lalalalala"......

Glad dinabaw you got the fjäril I sent you!! Hope you enjoy it, min älskling!

Davao, have a nice Saturday enjoy the World Cup and I´ll bet Brazil will be the big winners in the end, hehehehe...go, go, go Brazil you are my favorites

Thats a great idea opening art gallery, Davao lack true apreciation onCulture and Arts , we have 2 great National Artists resided or born in our city their names are Victor Edades and Ang Kiukok but i wondered why they never had recognition. You can never see any streets, halls or parks name after them .hahahaha's funny their is one statue of an Indonesian man in our park but i truly don't recognize this guy. Maybe Davao have to change ways in recognizing culture and arts not exploit indeginous tribes just when festival comes.I know great cities always recognized their culture and arts!

hahaha Brazil is too confident to win the world cup ,uknow min alskling confidence kills! :) BTW Sweden is one of my bet :wink2: some are so so sweet boys

Have a nice Sunday to you!!! :wave:

Reafirm ko lang how smoke belching is more dangerous than all other air pollutants!!!

Metro Manila choking like Hong Kong
BABE’S EYE VIEW By Babe Romualdez
The Philippine Star 06/11/2006

China may have won the rights to hold the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, but it’s facing a bigger challenge: it has to clean up the air before the games start in about 800 days. According to a World Bank report, China has become the second largest polluter in the world, next only to the United States. China has pitched the 2008 Olympics as the "Green Games" to showcase the country’s efforts to combat pollution, but it looks like it’s facing an uphill battle. Out of the top 20 most polluted cities in the world, 16 are in China, one of which is Beijing, the World Bank asserted. Chinese authorities have admitted that 40 percent of its cities are suffering from medium to high levels of air pollution. Compounding the problem is a looming water crisis with reports that China’s longest river, the Yangtze, is rapidly dying because of pollution, which has been described as "cancerous" by experts.

The irony of it all is that the United States – which refused to sign the 1997 Kyoto Protocol (along with Australia), is finally beginning to realize that the problem of pollution is indeed global. Recent reports indicated that China’s pollution is reaching American shores, particularly Seattle in Washington State. Toxic mercury caused by coal burning to fire up outmoded power plants and exhausts from China’s 31 million vehicles may be contributing to the worsening air quality in Seattle, scientists said. The US clearly has to rethink its position concerning the Kyoto Protocol when it’s up for deliberations again in 2012.

As a matter of fact, even Hong Kong is losing its appeal as an ideal place for expats, with many leaving because of the pollution. According to government figures, almost 26 percent of expats from the US, Australia, UK, and Canada have left Hong Kong since 2001, citing the worsening air quality as their reason. Last year, Hong Kong was rated as the 20th most ideal place out of 257 locations worldwide, but it has gone down to No. 32 in a recent survey. A lot of people avoid Hong Kong like the plague, myself included. Last February, several thousands who joined a marathon in Hong Kong complained of cramps and difficulty in breathing because of the thick smog that covered the city. Some 22 participants were brought to the hospital and one man eventually died because of respiratory problems. These people ran the marathon at a day when Hong Kong’s air pollution index was at 149, the highest level recorded since September last year. Makati and Greenhills particularly along EDSA have recorded a similar index especially during the summer months when there is hardly any wind.

Manila is also getting part of the pollution from China. Unfortunately, people are adding to the pollution, just like the photo that was recently shown at the STAR, with creeks teeming with garbage and the water contaminated with human waste from the nearby squatter colony. With the population sure to reach 100 million by 2014 or even earlier, the situation is going to get worse with more people contributing to the pollution in our air and water resources. This is one of the reasons why many, including me, are vehemently opposing the proposed housing project in the La Mesa watershed because it is a major source of water for 12 million Metro Manila residents, and the risk of contaminating this important water source should definitely not be allowed. If we don’t act decisively coupled with a strong political will, then we will soon be like China.

Likewise, people are also getting sick because of the worsening air quality in Metro Manila, described as having one of the dirtiest air sheds in the world. Chronic lung diseases reportedly afflict some two million Filipinos, and in 10 years, Metro Manila may become uninhabitable. The DENR and MMDA are encouraging people to use bicycles as a healthier alternative, but walking along smog-filled streets may be more dangerous to your health. It’s like smoking 20 packs of cigarettes in one swig. As a matter of fact, the cost of pollution is staggering. Sharp Philippines president Mitsunobu Hattori told me that the sales of Sharp air cleaners have increased by 1,000 percent over the past one and a half years. World Bank records show the air pollution in China is costing its economy some $25 billion a year on health expenses alone compounded by the loss of human productivity. Chinese officials pegged the figure even higher, saying that their country’s pollution problems are costing more than $200 billion a year, or the equivalent of 10 percent of its GDP.

Another World Bank study showed that in the Philippines, health costs from air pollution alone have reached $400 million a year. Some 65 percent of drugs purchased by the DOH were reportedly for treatment of respiratory diseases. People who have asthma, TB and other similar respiratory ailments are really at risk here, with children being most susceptible. What’s also unfortunate is that the cost of medicine is high, so you can just imagine how many people go through life wheezing and coughing without getting any relief because they don’t have the money to buy the medicine. In the first place, they can’t even afford to see a doctor. Just the other day, I had to go through a minor ear operation because of the polluted air which made my allergic rhinitis get worse. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think it would come to this. That’s why every chance I get – I try to get out of Metro Manila even just for the day. But what about other people who can’t afford to leave? Just like in Hong Kong, people are beginning to get choked by the foul air, and several governments like Canada are discouraging citizens who have respiratory problems from going to the Philippines.

About 70 percent of air pollution is caused by toxic carbon monoxide emissions from vehicles, while the remaining 30 percent is caused by factories, the burning of garbage and various construction-related activities. The DENR is reportedly asking the US government to help in acquiring a radar system that can go after smoke belching vehicles, but clearly, a lot more is needed for the country to clean up its air. Environment Secretary Angie Reyes certainly has his hands full. If he did well in DILG going after kidnappers, then he should do no less in going after polluters. And he has to do it now, not later - before the number of people dying increases dramatically as the population increases. Metro Manila will be like Calcutta and not far behind Hong Kong – where every morning there will be a truck picking up dead bodies in the streets – not because of hunger but from the lack of clean air. A commodity fast becoming hard to come by.
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Metro Manila choking like Hong Kong
BABE’S EYE VIEW By Babe Romualdez
The Philippine Star 06/11/2006

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oh my...i hope they can do something bout it.......eh andun pa naman parents ko :ohno:

Thats a great idea opening art gallery, Davao lack true apreciation onCulture and Arts , we have 2 great National Artists resided or born in our city their names are Victor Edades and Ang Kiukok but i wondered why they never had recognition. You can never see any streets, halls or parks name after them .hahahaha's funny their is one statue of an Indonesian man in our park but i truly don't recognize this guy. Maybe Davao have to change ways in recognizing culture and arts not exploit indeginous tribes just when festival comes.I know great cities always recognized their culture and arts!

hahaha Brazil is too confident to win the world cup ,uknow min alskling confidence kills! :) BTW Sweden is one of my bet :wink2: some are so so sweet boys

Have a nice Sunday to you!!! :wave:

Thanx dinabaw min älskling I wish you a nice Sunday to!!!

About confidence, it is good to have a "healthy" confidence, having no confidence takes us nowhere!!!!Art is neccerssay for our soul just like food is for our body. Are there any articles you can post on art/culture in Davao?? What artist work and create there now? How does the political world suport these artist? Many questions min älskling, but these things always interest me. Who is the culture minister in the Philippines, what is his/her power to help promote art and culture? Does Davao have a politician responsible for this part of the society in Davao?
hahahaha you hold on Sweden dinabaw in the worldcup.......moooooahhhhhh** well I still like brazil ....I like their confidence how would it be if all teams ran around saying OMG we are so bad in playing hahahaha, confidence is nice.:)

:hug: to you min älskling.Jag älskar dig!!!!

^^ I am here can we talk in m/s? Nice sunday min alskling!!

^^ I am here can we talk in m/s? Nice sunday min alskling!!

Ok dinabaw I am on y/m now....:hug:

Fastest growing cities and urban areas (1 to 100)...GOOD NEWS OR BAD?

Rank

City/Urban area Country Average annual growth

85 Mecca Saudi Arabia 2.56
86 Vadodara India 2.55
87 Davao Philippines 2.53
88 Kanpur India 2.53
89 Ciudad Juárez Mexico 2.51
90 Tegucigalpa Honduras 2.51
91 Shenzhen China 2.51
92 Srinagar India 2.50

from

http://www.citymayors.com/statistics/urban_2006_3.html

davao is ranked as the 295th largest urban area in the world


292
Meerut India
1.38
293
Baotou China
1.38
294
Weifang China
1.38
295
Davao Philippines
1.36
296
Maputo Mozambique
1.36
297
Ghaziabad India
1.36
298
Montevideo Uruguay
1.36

//Snapshots from Mindanao.com


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Gina how nice your are back. Glad your kids are doing well and back to school. Yea, time slips by fast and in no time it is July /August.

Is everything fine at the farm, thought about the lovley fruit you showed a photoe of...yum yum...I wonder do you make wine in Davao form all that fruit you do have?

Gina a nice Sunday to you and your family!!

We don't make wine out of them, we just sell some of them outright. Don't worry, u'll have a tree reserved for u and ur friends when u come :cheers:


Just sharing some quiet Sunday picture of Davao

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along Quimpo Blvd. fronting Davao Land Terminal

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Matina Crossing

We don't make wine out of them, we just sell some of them outright. Don't worry, u'll have a tree reserved for u and ur friends when u come :cheers:


Just sharing some quiet Sunday picture of Davao

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along Quimpo Blvd. fronting Davao Land Terminal

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Matina Crossing


Nice pix, Gina!

from

http://www.citymayors.com/statistics/urban_2006_3.html

davao is ranked as the 295th largest urban area in the world


292
Meerut India
1.38
293
Baotou China
1.38
294
Weifang China
1.38
295
Davao Philippines
1.36
296
Maputo Mozambique
1.36
297
Ghaziabad India
1.36
298
Montevideo Uruguay
1.36


and 87th fastest growing city: http://www.citymayors.com/statistics/urban_growth1.html

mao..but is it a good thing?(being 87th fastest growing city) kay population man pinaguusapan dun...

Fastest growing cities and urban areas (1 to 100)...GOOD NEWS OR BAD?

Rank

City/Urban area Country Average annual growth

85 Mecca Saudi Arabia 2.56
86 Vadodara India 2.55
87 Davao Philippines 2.53
88 Kanpur India 2.53
89 Ciudad Juárez Mexico 2.51
90 Tegucigalpa Honduras 2.51
91 Shenzhen China 2.51
92 Srinagar India 2.50

@ sleepwalker uno

ikaw nagbuhat anang 05/16/06 nga banner? asa ka ana nagkuha pic? sa may san pedro memorial ba?

@ sleepwalker uno

ikaw nagbuhat anang 05/16/06 nga banner? asa ka ana nagkuha pic? sa may san pedro memorial ba?

yep. i took that shot at kutip's grill in diversion road. heres the original pic:

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re: davao as 87th fastest growing city. i think it wont do good at all. everything will be affected. environment, basic social services, per capita income, etc.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!!!

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Thats a great idea opening art gallery, Davao lack true apreciation onCulture and Arts , we have 2 great National Artists resided or born in our city their names are Victor Edades and Ang Kiukok but i wondered why they never had recognition. You can never see any streets, halls or parks name after them .hahahaha's funny their is one statue of an Indonesian man in our park but i truly don't recognize this guy. Maybe Davao have to change ways in recognizing culture and arts not exploit indeginous tribes just when festival comes.I know great cities always recognized their culture and arts!

Although people would normally object that before arts and culture can be given focus, basic necessities such as jobs and social welfare should be covered first, I agree that Davao should have an emphasis on the arts as well. It is a natural derivative of having a strong cultural heritage, especially with our diverse ethnic communities. Beautiful landscapes, rich flora and fauna, cultural melting pot, all these are sure to inspire an artist.

I believe that Davao's advantage over any other city in the Philippines in terms of ICT is in its creative potential. San Francisco has successfully combined art and technology in places such as Zeum (http://www.zeum.org/). I think we can grow our art heritage alongside ICT development. Organizations like Pukaw (http://www.pukaw.com) are doing it for independent filmmaking, embracing digital filmmaking and the Net, but retaining the Mindanawan identity.

Events such as animation festivals featuring works that celebrate Davao's rich culture and landscape can promote this further. Of course, this is not to lose touch of our National artists, Victor Edade and Ang Kiukok. Even musical artists such as Joey Ayala (http://www.joeyayala.com), who brought the Lumad (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumad)'s music to mainstream, should be honored.

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The Korea Times

A Country Where Marvels Never Cease
06-11-2006 21:04


Experience the Philippines, all 7,107 of its islands: its heritage, its natural wonders, and its warm, fun-loving people.
With over a hundred ethnic groups, the archipelago acquires enchanting uniqueness from its rich mixture of foreign influences and confident fusion of culture and arts _ marriages that have shaped and enhanced the character of the Filipino people.

An archipelago situated four hours south of Korea, the Philippines is made up of three main island groups: Luzon in the north, Visayas in the middle, and Mindanao in the south.

Each island presents a diversity of destinations, activities and events. Vast mountains and volcanoes tell of great legends. Old cities whisper stories of the past. Caves and underground rivers taunt and mesmerize. Shimmering waters and a tropical climate lure travelers all year round.

The Philippines is considered the third largest English-speaking nation in the world. For travelers looking for world-class amenities and services, look no further.

The Philippines not only boasts of natural beauty but also excellent accommodations, top-rate restaurants, large shopping centers and state-of-the-art facilities. It likewise has the world’s best conference organizers and tour operators.

Keep these in mind as we tour the hotspots of the Philippines, starting with the capital city of Manila.

Bustling with activity, Manila is where modern hotels, restaurants, discotheques, music bars and specialty shops blend harmoniously with the city’s wealth of historical sites and cultural relics, such as the walled city of Intramuros and the numerous museums, theaters, art galleries and parks within its vicinity.

In the outskirts of the greater Manila area, in Tagaytay City, you can find the smallest volcano in the world, the Taal Volcano.

Inside the volcano is a crater lake, although the volcano itself lies in the middle of another lake formed from the remains of a much earlier, larger explosion. The view from the ridge is captivating.

Moving northwest from Manila, we come to Subic and Clark, former U.S. bases which now serve as Leisure and Economic Zones, respectively. Travelers can trek in the nearby rainforest as well as enjoy a variety of water sports available in adjacent beaches.

Because the two areas have been designated as special economic zones, duty free shopping is available in shops and malls. For those who want to witness the Hot Air Balloon Festival, the much-awaited event is held every February.

If mountains are your cup of tea, then the Mountain Province is perfect for you. Baguio City and Banaue attract intrepid travelers who can’t get enough of the fresh mountain air.

Baguio City, dubbed the City of Pines, is the summer capital of the Philippines. Golf, mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding are some of its most popular sports.

Further north are the Banaue Rice Terraces _ rice fields fashioned from the slope of the mountains _ where the local Ifugao tribe has been farming for the last 2000 years.

Mountain Province is likewise known as the ``Weaver’s Paradise,’’ where there are numerous weaving centers featuring indigenous designs that reveal the province’s cultural heritage.

Located on the northwestern tip of Luzon are Laoag and Vigan. Colonial buildings and streets have been preserved up to this day in Vigan.

Spanish colonial churches dating back to the 1600s are found here, including the well-known Paoay Church, Laoag Cathedral, Dingras Church and St. Paul’s Metropolitan Church.

Fort Ilocandia Resort, meanwhile, is one of many resorts that line the sandy hills of Laoag and serve as take-off points for its pristine dive spots.

Next on our itinerary are places that truly embody the island spirit: Palawan, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol and Camiguin, and lastly, Davao. Each one is blessed with splendid coastlines and hold distinct surprises.

Palawan, considered the last frontier of the country, has the best-preserved natural habitat. Underground rivers form intricate waterways.

The Tabon Caves, where fossilized human bones dating to approximately 24,000 years ago were discovered, is an important archaeological site.

Divers from all over the world also flock to El Nido and its neighboring islands to check out the exotic dive spots.

Meanwhile, Calauit Island boasts a game preserve and wildlife sanctuary that shelters both indigenous species and African wildlife. Sea turtles, sea cows and a variety of marine life nestle in its shores.

Boracay is perhaps most famous for its beaches. The destination of choice for many honeymooners from Korea, Boracay has always been synonymous with aquatic fun, island hopping and active nightlife.

The whole island is a long stretch of serene beach with fine, white sand and well-equipped resorts that cater to all types.

Cebu, Bohol and Camiguin dot the southeastern part of Visayas.

Cebu is the oldest city of the Philippines and the site of the Cross of Christianity, which the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan erected in 1521. The island has also gained a name for its delicious mangos.

Bohol lies east of Cebu, home to centuries-old churches, ancestral houses, the intriguing Chocolate Hills and the world’s smallest monkey, the Tarsier.

Camiguin, on the other hand, has earned a reputation for magnificent beaches that are still largely unscathed by modern civilization.

Last, but not least, is Davao, a trough of natural wonders. This is where you can find the largest DOLE pineapple farm in the Philippines and the majestic Philippine Eagle, the archipelago’s national bird.

Exotic fruits like durian and mangosteen abound here. Davao is fast emerging as a prime destination for patrons of beach resorts and golf courses.

What, then, are you waiting for? Come experience the 7,107 islands of the Philippines, where marvels never cease!

06-11-2006 21:04


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Sunstar Davao
Monday, June 12, 2006
Gov't officials back 2 eagle facilities

TWO new facilities for public education on Philippine wildlife were officially opened last Saturday at the Philippine Eagle Center in Barangay Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City. A press statement from the Philippine Eagle Foundation, Inc. (Pefi), said guests to the eagle center can now appreciate the different raptor (birds of prey) species found in the Philippines as they pass through the Hawk Walk, while young audiences are treated to interactive exhibits on the Philippine Eagle and Philippine biodiversity in a children's exhibit room called Diola's forest. "We've always believed in molding young minds because these are the minds that will determine how our eagles and natural resources will be cared for in the future," Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador said. "These new facilities are targeted at helping the youth better appreciate the gifts from nature they have, and hopefully inspire them to actively participate in its care and protection," he said.

Hawk walk

Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and the City Government of Davao funded the construction of the Hawk Walk, a special alley displaying a variety of raptor species found in the Philippines. The Hawk Walk is designed to allow visitors to have a close and personal encounter with the birds. With 10 adjoining compartments housing different types of raptors, visitors are also able to note the unique features of each bird and differentiate between species. The mayor pledged support for the proposed project as early as late 2003. After months of planning and design, construction began in June 2005 and was completed in late September.

Congressmen commit

Meanwhile, similar efforts to support public education on the Philippine Eagle had also been brewing in the House of Representatives at around the same time the Hawk Walk project was born. During the Araw ng Dabaw celebrations in 2002, Congressman Vincent Garcia of the 2nd District of Davao City invited several of his colleagues in congress to visit the city, and got their commitment to help in conservation efforts for the Philippine Eagle. Garcia and eight other congressmen chose to support a comprehensive conservation education project that included the production of a documentary titled "Hope for the Eagles," the improvement of existing audio-visual facilities at the Center, the provision of falcony materials and the renovation of the biodiversity exhibit room into Diola's Forest. Diola's Forest is an enhanced children's discovery room directed at providing interactive learning for young audiences. The room is composed of six modules.

The first and second modules feature display boards and three-dimensional fiberglass figures of trees, lizards and vines to represent the forest, and touch-screen computers for the enjoyment and education of the young audience. The third and fourth modules provide information on Philippine Eagles, with a stuffed specimen of the eagle and various eagle artifacts such as eggs and feather on display. The last modules provide visitors with more fiberglass representations of the forest ideal for photo opportunities.

Representatives Gilbert Remulla, Juan Miquel Zubiri, Del de Guzman, Kim Bernardo-Lokin, Ed Chatto, Felix William Fuentebella, Eileen Ermita-Buhain, and Joel Villanueva joined Garcia in the effort. (With report from Tatit Quiblat-Pefi communication officer)


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double posting

MEMBER-nations of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) have forged a new agreement, which is expected to increase the load factor of airlines companies in the growth area.

The agreement was reached during the recently concluded BIMP-Eaga Transport Ministers Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Mindanao Business Council chair Romeo Serra said the granting of full fifth freedom traffic rights in the BIMP-Eaga region is a start to further smoothen air transport linkages in the region.

The agreement includes the designation of two selected Eaga entry points in each member country every year starting this year and subsequently all Eaga points by 2008 with fifth freedom traffic rights for scheduled passenger and cargo services.

Member countries are also urged to encourage the cooperation among BIMP-Eaga airlines by implementing co-terminalization with own stopover right and code sharing arrangement.

In the meantime, efforts are focused on the establishment of scheduled passenger services between Davao City-Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)-Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam) and between Pontianak (Indonesia)-Kuching (Malaysia)-Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam).

In the meeting, the Philippines announced its reduction of civil aviation charges by 50 percent for air service operators operating in the BIMP-Eaga sub-region.

It was recommended by the Philippine delegation that all other member countries should formulate their own local incentives to support the development of air transport linkages.

The ministers recognized the importance of public-private partnership for a conducive business environment.

"We are asking the private sector to be pro-active and innovative in the development of transport facilities and services," Serra said.

Another aspect suggested to be highly developed is the trade and tourism sector, which are believed to support and sustain the transport linkages in the sub region.

hey all! wow, the independence banner is really good!!

Hi Mark! Morning Davao! Happy Independence day to all! Ganda nga ng banner.. :cheers:

^^ Maayo na gustohan ninyo. Naah may uban nag-reklamo pero akong man gi-istoria na it was an ode to which independence we attained. Maayong buntag Davao! :)

Happy Independence Day to all. Nice Pix Dave.

Re your post for 2.53 growth, here's an older estimate at 2.83. I'm actually skeptical of the projected doubling to 2 -2.5 mil pop for Davao in 2024. It really seems very small, anyway fears of environmental degradation etc can be mitigated by proper planning. This time period is expected to see population growth of 45million people for the Republic. Increased development means that there will be greater urbanization and most probably longer lifespans, hence growth in cities.


DAVAO CITY:
POPULATION EXPECTED TO DOUBLE IN 24 YEARS
(Results from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, NSO)

Population to double in 24 years

Davao City recorded a total population of 1,147,116 persons in the 2000 Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000). This was up by 140,276 persons as compared to 1,006,840 persons recorded in the 1995 Census of Population (POPCEN). For the period 1995 to 2000, the annual population growth rate for Davao City was 2.83 percent, lower than that of the 1990 to 1995 period (3.22 percent). If the current annual population growth rate of the city continues, the population of Davao City was expected to double in 24 years.

The number of households increased to 240,057 as compared to 198,668 households in 1995. The average household size recorded in Census 2000 was 4.77 persons, lower than the 1995 figure of 5.05 persons and the 2000 national average of five persons.

Davao City had the largest population in Southern Mindanao

Davao City was the biggest in Southern Mindanao in terms of population size. This city contributed 22.11 percent to the 5.2 million population in the region. At the national level, the city shared 1.50 percent to the total population of 76.5 million as recorded in the Census 2000.

District Three was the least populous in Davao City

Davao City is composed of three districts, of which districts one and two had the biggest population with 36.42 percent each, while district three with 27.16 percent of the provincial population.

Barangay Buhangin (Pob.) was the biggest barangay in terms of population size, accounting for 5.51 percent of the total. This barangay is part of District Two. The least populous was Barangay 13-B (Pob.), under District One with only 265 persons (0.02 percent).

Davao City had a median age of 22 years

Davao City had a median age of 22 years. This meant that in 2000, half of the population were below 22 years old. In 1995, the median age was 21 years.http://www.census.gov.ph/data/pressrelease/2002/pr02123f1.gif

Sex ratio was recorded at 99.89

There was an almost equal number of males and females in Davao City. The sex ratio was recorded at 99.89.

Overall dependency ratio was 61

The proportion of the total population belonging to the age group 0 to 14 years was 34.87 percent. The age group 65 years and over accounted for 3.10 percent of the city population while 62.01 percent were aged 15 to 64 years (economically active population).

The overall dependency ratio in 2000 was 61.26. This meant that for every 100 persons aged 15 to 64 years, there were about 61 dependents (56 persons aged 0 to 14 years � young dependents; and 5 persons aged 65 years and over � old dependents).

Slightly higher percentage of female voters

Out of the total population, there were 670,986 persons or 58.49 percent belonging to the voting population where the proportion of females (50.27 percent) was slightly higher as compared to that of the males (49.73 percent).

More than half of females were in child bearing ages

Out of 573,874 females, 315,523 or 55 percent belonged to child bearing or reproductive age group (15 to 49 years). The highest percentage of which, was reported by women aged 15 to 19 years (21.21 percent).

Males dominated the post secondary level

About 34 percent of the household population aged five years old and over in Davao City attended or completed elementary education; 31.67 percent, high school; 6.91 percent with higher education. On the other hand, the number of children aged 5 to 6 years old who had completed pre-school and were likely to become Grade I students in the next school year was 21,013 (2.09 percent).

Males dominated the pre-school, elementary and post secondary levels with 51.42, 52.18 and 50.70 percent, respectively.
http://www.census.gov.ph/data/pressrelease/2002/pr02123f2.gif
One out of three was a Cebuano

One out of three persons in Davao City classified themselves as Cebuano (33.32 percent). The rest were either Bisaya/Binisaya (31.69 percent), Davaweño (7.84 percent), Boholano (6.61 percent) or belonged to other ethnic groups (16.01 percent).

Widowed were mostly women

About 45.36 percent of the total population 10 years old and over were single while 43.83 percent were married. The remaining 10.81 percent were either widowed, separated/divorced, with other arrangements or with unknown marital status.

There were more men than women among single persons, (51.67 percent 48.33 percent, respectively). The proportion of widowed females was noticeably higher (75.22 percent) than the males (24.78 percent).

Increase in median floor area

Majority of the housing units in Davao City had floor area of 30 to 49 square meters accounting for 24.8 percent. And an increase in 120 square meters and over from 3.2 percent to 5.1 percent, resulting to, increases in median floor area (20.53 percent 10 years ago to 28.2 percent).

Most houses were made of strong materials

Majority of the households in Davao City used galvanized iron/aluminum (86.37 percent) for the roof, while wood (40.3 percent) and concrete/brick/stone (28.8 percent) for the outer walls.

Of the total occupied housing units, 35.44 percent had roof made of galvanized iron/aluminum and wood for walls.

DAVAO CITY
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS

March 16, 1936 - Assemblyman Romualdo C. Quimpo sponsored a bill in Congress making Davao a chartered city.

October 16, 1936 - President Manuel L. Quezon signed the said bill into law.

March 1, 1937 - the formal inauguration was held.

Late 70's - the logging industry declined and focused on the banana industry. The province then became the largest exporter of banana.

Early 80's - the city that was called the "sleeping city" was distracted by guerillas and leftist. From time to time, killing on the streets became an ordinary event in the city.

1985 - Davaoe�os formed a vigilante group called "Alsa Masa" to drive away the guerillas from the city.

After so many problems encountered by the city, still the people make ways to be recognized and proud. It is now one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines.

Source: Davao Historical Society and the Philippine Information Agency by Ivan Cortez

(Sgd.) CARMELITA N. ERICTA
Administrator

Table 1. Total Population Distribution of Top Ten Barangays: Davao City, 2000
Municipalities Total Population Percent
Davao City 1,147,116 100.00
Buhangin (Pob) 63,207 5.51
Bucana 58,082 5.06
Talomo (Pob) 47,034 4.10
Sasa 40,640 3.54
Ma-a 39,578 3.45
Matina Crossing 34,719 3.03
Pampanga 32,715 2.85
Panacan 28,047 2.45
Tibungco 27,402 2.39
Matina Aplaya 25,032 2.18
Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 2. Total Population by Age Group, Sex and Sex Ratio: Davao City, 2000
Age Group Total Population Male Female Sex Ratio
Davao City 1,147,116 573,292 573,874 99.90
Under 1 27,296 13,897 13,399 103.72
1 to 4 111,375 56,682 54,693 103.64
5 to 9 133,414 68,458 64,956 105.39
10 to 14 128,099 64,392 63,707 101.08
15 to 19 127,366 60,449 66,917 90.33
20 to 24 117,083 56,791 60,292 94.19
25 to 29 99,690 49,790 49,900 99.78
30 to 34 87,001 43,603 43,398 100.47
35 to 39 74,529 37,579 36,950 101.70
40 to 44 65,206 32,984 32,222 102.36
45 to 49 53,811 27,274 25,844 105.53
50 to 54 39,227 20,055 19,172 104.61
55 to 59 26,507 13,609 12,898 105.51
60 to 64 21,631 10,887 10,744 101.33
65 to 69 14,328 6,915 7,413 93.28
70 to 74 9,910 4,757 5,153 92.32
75 to 79 5,919 2,738 3,181 86.07
80 & Over 5,417 2,382 3,035 78.48
Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 3. Household Population 5 Years Old and Over by Highest Educational Attainment and Sex: Davao City, 2000
Highest Educational Attainment Household Population
5 Years Old & Over Male Female
Davao City 1,006,419 501,611 504,808
No Grade Completed 39,752 20,518 19,234
Pre-School 27,775 14,282 13,493
Elementary 342,345 178,623 163,722
High School 318,702 155,411 163,291
Post Secondary 41,440 21,012 20,428
College Undergraduate 145,223 70,396 74,827
Academic Degree Holder 65,053 28,573 36,480
Post Baccalaureate 4,512 1,994 2,518
Not Stated 21,617 10,802 10,815
Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 4. Total Population 10 Years Old and Over by Age Group and Marital Status: Davao City, 2000
Age Group Total Population
10 Yrs Old & Over Single Married Widowed Divorced/
Separated Others Unknown
Davao City 875,031 396,926 383,531 31,842 9,877 42,630 10,225
Below 20 255,465 240,472 4,854 281 234 3,745 5,879
20 � 24 117,083 80,517 24,456 218 564 9,538 1,790
25 � 29 99,690 37,237 51,554 399 983 8,646 871
30 � 34 87,001 16,706 61,716 690 1,265 6,169 455
35 � 39 74,529 8,466 58,558 1,190 1,446 4,606 263
40 � 44 65,206 4,884 53,088 1,950 1,530 3,504 250
45 � 49 53,118 3,160 43,221 2,749 1,292 2,561 135
50 � 54 39,227 2,072 31,107 3,383 956 1,613 96
55 � 59 26,507 1,172 20,162 3,519 636 916 102
60 � 64 21,631 879 15,178 4,419 428 639 88
65 � 69 14,328 520 9,254 3,893 260 316 85
70 � 74 9,910 369 5,659 3,458 150 195 79
75 � 79 5,919 210 2,819 2,672 76 89 53
80 & Over 5,417 262 1,905 3,021 57 93 79
Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 5. Household Population by Ethnicity and Sex: Davao CIty, 2000
Ethnicity Both Sexes Male Female
Davao City 1,145,033 572,157 572,876
Cebuano 381,546 191,814 189,732
Bisaya/Binisaya 362,825 179,229 183,596
Davaweno 89,800 43,401 46,399
Boholano 75,721 38,821 36,900
Hiligaynon/Ilongo 42,431 20,910 21,521
Others 183,326 93,218 90,108
Other Foreign Ethnicity 4,185 2,329 1,856
Not Reported 5,199 2,435 2,764
Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing

Table 6. Total Occupied Housing Units by Construction Materials of the Outer Walls and Roof : Davao City, 2000
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS OF THE
OUTER WALLS Total
Occupied
Housing
Units CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OF THE ROOF
Galvanized
Iron/
Aluminum Tile/
Concrete/
Clay Tile Half
Galvanized,
Iron/Half
Concrete Wood Cogon/
Nipa/
Anahaw Makeshift/
Salvaged/
Improvised
Materials Asbestos/
Others Not Reported
Davao City 234,149 202,227 1,453 3,697 7,355 14,493 1,576 697 2,651
Concrete/Brick/Stone 67,524 65,469 957 743 136 116 20 83 -
Wood 94,254 82,972 235 458 5,802 4,256 277 254 -
Half Concrete/Brick/
Stone and Half
Wood 33,220 30,410 160 2,196 230 132 30 62 -
Galvanized Iron/
Aluminum 1,109 479 20 64 514 21 6 5 -
Bamboo/Sawali/
Cogon/Nipa 30,706 19,879 - 158 566 9,549 321 231 2
Asbestos 51 44 1 1 1 - - 4 -
Glass 45 32 2 2 3 - - 5 1
Makeshift/Salvaged/
Improvised
Materials 2,466 1,223 - 9 29 295 902 7 1
Others/Not Reported 4,682 1,648 73 64 68 122 16 44 2,647
No Walls 92 71 5 2 6 2 4 2 -
Source: NSO, 2000 Census of Population and Housing



TECHNICAL NOTES

Average Household Size � average number of people who live in the household

Growth Rate � the rate at which the population is increasing (or decreasing) in a given year due to natural increase and net migration, expressed as a percentage of the base population

Median Age � the age at which exactly half of the population is young and half is old

Sex Ratio � the ratio of males to females in a given population expressed as the number of males per 100 females

Age-Dependency Ratio � the ratio of persons in the "dependent" ages (under 15 years and over 64 years) to those in the "economically productive" ages (15 to 64 years old) in the population

Household � a social unit consisting of a person or a group of persons who sleep in the same housing unit and have common arrangements in the preparation and consumption of food

The 2000 Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000) was undertaken by the National Statistics Office (NSO) in May 2000, as mandated by Commonwealth Act No. 591, Batas Pambansa Blg. 72 and Executive Order No. 121. It was the 11thcensus of population and 5thcensus of housing undertaken in this country since the first census in 1903. It was designed to take an inventory of the total population and housing units all over the Philippines and to collect information about their characteristics. Census day for the Census 2000 was May 1, 2000 (12:01 a.m.). Enumeration started on May 1, 2000 and lasted for about 30 days.

Being a highly urbanized city, the population of Davao City was excluded in the population counts of Davao del Sur. As defined in the 1991 Local Government Code, a city is considered highly urbanized if it has an annual income of not lower than fifty million pesos based on 1991 constant prices, as certified by the city treasurer; and its population is at least two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants, as certified by NSO.
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Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
About confidence, it is good to have a "healthy" confidence, having no confidence takes us nowhere!!!!Art is neccerssay for our soul just like food is for our body. Are there any articles you can post on art/culture in Davao?? What artist work and create there now? How does the political world suport these artist? Many questions min älskling, but these things always interest me. Who is the culture minister in the Philippines, what is his/her power to help promote art and culture? Does Davao have a politician responsible for this part of the society in Davao?
hahahaha you hold on Sweden dinabaw in the worldcup.......moooooahhhhhh** well I still like brazil ....I like their confidence how would it be if all teams ran around saying OMG we are so bad in playing hahahaha, confidence is nice.

to you min älskling.Jag älskar dig!!!!


God Morgon min alskling!

yeah Art is food for the soul but we really need food for our body rigth now!heheheh.... :) Seriously thats why government maybe lack appreciation in arts coz we have too many poor people to attend to, but for me they really have to make effort now about our arts and culture ,really Lena we had so many great artists in music , visual arts and other medium but sadf to say some are not recognize!
Maybe rephrase my word confidence maybe "over confident" :)

NICE MONDAY ALSKLING AND LOTS OF FUN!!!!! :wave:


HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

MEMBER-nations of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) have forged a new agreement, which is expected to increase the load factor of airlines companies in the growth area.

The agreement was reached during the recently concluded BIMP-Eaga Transport Ministers Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Mindanao Business Council chair Romeo Serra said the granting of full fifth freedom traffic rights in the BIMP-Eaga region is a start to further smoothen air transport linkages in the region.

The agreement includes the designation of two selected Eaga entry points in each member country every year starting this year and subsequently all Eaga points by 2008 with fifth freedom traffic rights for scheduled passenger and cargo services.

Member countries are also urged to encourage the cooperation among BIMP-Eaga airlines by implementing co-terminalization with own stopover right and code sharing arrangement.

In the meantime, efforts are focused on the establishment of scheduled passenger services between Davao City-Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)-Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam) and between Pontianak (Indonesia)-Kuching (Malaysia)-Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam).

In the meeting, the Philippines announced its reduction of civil aviation charges by 50 percent for air service operators operating in the BIMP-Eaga sub-region.

It was recommended by the Philippine delegation that all other member countries should formulate their own local incentives to support the development of air transport linkages.

The ministers recognized the importance of public-private partnership for a conducive business environment.

"We are asking the private sector to be pro-active and innovative in the development of transport facilities and services," Serra said.

Another aspect suggested to be highly developed is the trade and tourism sector, which are believed to support and sustain the transport linkages in the sub region.

Please visit our "open skies" campaign site (http://funchain.com/~openskiesdavao) for my reaction. Salamat! :)

DAVAO HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

God Morgon min alskling!

yeah Art is food for the soul but we really need food for our body rigth now!heheheh.... :) Seriously thats why government maybe lack appreciation in arts coz we have too many poor people to attend to, but for me they really have to make effort now about our arts and culture ,really Lena we had so many great artists in music , visual arts and other medium but sadf to say some are not recognize!
Maybe rephrase my word confidence maybe "over confident" :)

NICE MONDAY ALSKLING AND LOTS OF FUN!!!!! :wave:


HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

Min älskling. I understand the problems. And it is also a true fact that artist all over the world have a harder time then many to survive on their artistic work. Another fact is that artist need to be able to work in their trade where ever they live on this globe and also get recognition for it. I understand it is a dilemma when there are many needs to care about. But if artist in Davao want to be on the cutting edge they could use the digital art as a platform and also easy get out to the rest of the world through this media and maybe make an Asian art biennale in Davao and invite other Asian artist. There are money to get from organizations for these types of projects , like UN or UNESCO it is one way to help art develope and a reacurring biennale will grow and become an income soruce with time and also put Davao on the cultural map. Everybody starts out at zero in the artworld and there are many ways to go if living in a country were money is lacking.

Here is an address for funding of Asian art projects, they work for many parts for the world but Asia is considered a prime area. They know about all types of grants.

www.universes-in-universe.de/action/auss/e-gra.htm

att.funding and project requierments for exchitbitions for Asia.

See you later min älskling!!!

GINA

Nice pictures you show here. So peacefull it seems in parts of Davao on a Sunday afternoon :)

A very nice Independence Day to you Gina and your family! :)

anyone has a link for riverfront's webiste?

i saw this

http://www.davaoweb.com/realestate/riverfront/

and murag dili lagi cya tarong pagkabuhat ( constructive criticism lang sa web developer ha..sorry po)

i mean if its going to attract big investors, murag kulang ang info tapos thegraphics arent that good (ie..maps, layout of pix etc.)

i also cehcked with sta lucia's webiste and they didnt list riverfront as one of ther projs...whay is that? TJ brewed paki clear naman as i have high hopes pa naman onfor this RCC. :)

^^ naa pud website ang orchard property:

http://www.orchardproperty.com.ph/Riverfront_page.htm

way ayo.

there's another market north of the city...it's called AGDAO..that's near Davao's China town...

Ist das spiel jetzt zu Ende? Es ist eins-null für argentinien

Vilen Dank Rajah , for the AGDAO tip. Ich werde es alles angucken. Wie geht´s weiter im Fussball? Ich glaube morgen spielt Brazil, I can not miss that one:)

in english? what! do people in davao speak scandinavian? or whatever that tongue is. it would be nice if this thread will be in english or tagalog, you can do foreign tongues through pm, just an advice.

in english? what! do people in davao speak scandinavian? or whatever that tongue is. it would be nice if this thread will be in english or tagalog, you can do foreign tongues through pm, just an advice.

Hi Valium

I am sorry if it bothers you and I can understand it is anoying to not understand. The languages I recognize in here are english , my own language which is swedish and then german...I do not understand many words of the language spoken in Davao. How many more in here are anoyed with my languages??? I like to know, I will follow the wish of the majority :) Am only a guest here do not belong in here am not a Davaoenya....ok!

If I decide to stay in here, I will follow the advices I get from the majority ok?

Nice day to you Valium:)

@ Valium: We speak Scandinavian ,german, English ,Tagalog , cebuano Bilaan, Bagobo ,mandaya Samalenyo etc.here this is a free forum ok?

@ Valium: We speak Scandinavian ,german, English ,Tagalog , cebuano Bilaan, Bagobo ,mandaya Samalenyo etc.here this is a free forum ok?

amen to that... well said... lalo nat independence day ngayon. for freedom and democracy...


happy independence day to you all...

När jag tänker på det så kanske jag visst fortsätter att skriva på svenska :laugh: Varför ska jag lyssna på en endaste "surputte"?
Det finns ju faktiskt lexikon om man vill försöka förstå!!!

ELLER HUR? :colgate:

DAVAO HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
that's still a dream!:gossip: hahaha. joke. i know what you mean... morning lena





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Hi Valium

I am sorry if it bothers you and I can understand it is anoying to not understand. The languages I recognize in here are english , my own language which is swedish and then german...I do not understand many words of the language spoken in Davao. How many more in here are anoyed with my languages??? I like to know, I will follow the wish of the majority :) Am only a guest here do not belong in here am not a Davaoenya....ok!

If I decide to stay in here, I will follow the advices I get from the majority ok?

Nice day to you Valium:)


inday lena...napildi akoang team...3 to 1 huhuhuhuhu..... :cry:

@ Valium: We speak Scandinavian ,german, English ,Tagalog , cebuano Bilaan, Bagobo ,mandaya Samalenyo etc.here this is a free forum ok?

i always listen to german radio here every morning.

that's still a dream!:gossip: hahaha. joke. i know what you mean... morning lena





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MtApo hi my friend so nice to see you. How are you:)



Rajah mao ba, better luck next time!! :) Unsa imong team? Away paghilak, dula ra na!


Dinabaw free forum well then (((((((((Achtung)))))):)


Dave. Das tue ich auch gerne !!:)

Originally Posted by Sleeper_uno
i always listen to german radio here every morning.

German? ...... Sheperd !!!:hahaha:

MtApo hi my friend so nice to see you. How are you:)



Rajah mao ba, better luck next time!! :) Unsa imong team? Away paghilak, dula ra na!
god emot se du här alltför. jag er god tack själv min vän. hahaha. ambot




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German? ...... Sheperd !!!:hahaha:

kini nga station ako ginapaminaw kada buntag:

DasDing SPRECHSTUNDE
Wir interviewen alle, die was mit Sprechgesang, Breaken oder Sprühen am Hut haben.

@ Lena: Sige mag german ka kay mag binisaya ko!!! :laugh:

god emot se du här alltför. jag er god tack själv min vän. hahaha. ambot




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:) :) :) How nice ! Så glad att erfara att du mår bra min vän!!! Nice swedish MtApo thanx my friend.

:) :) :) How nice ! Så glad att erfara att du mår bra min vän!!! Nice swedish MtApo thanx my friend.
tack själv vän! jag er glad alltför så pass båda av du har lappat sakerna brunn. davaoeno älskar folk. så bli trevlig och god mot din framtida man scandivavian flicka. diyos ko lord unsa na ni. hahaha




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with the direction of this thread is going, the united nations headquarters is moving to davao soon? madayaw yaan para kanaton na mga dabawenyo (that'll be good for us dabawenyos). with apologies to our friend valium.

UN to Davao City! Sweeeet!!!

UN to Davao City! Sweeeet!!!

binuang lang bai, basig maseryoso ta ani sa uban, hehehe. at least compared with other threads, nagkahalo-halo na ta. one talking swedish, then another german, then nay bisaya, nay ilonggo, nay tagalog, hehehe. mura na ta anig united nations. hehhehehe.

@ Valium: We speak Scandinavian ,german, English ,Tagalog , cebuano Bilaan, Bagobo ,mandaya Samalenyo etc.here this is a free forum ok?

Dinabaw, tack min älskling för ditt stöd :) At least you understand quiet alot of swedish!!!
Checked the weather here it will be sun and dry hot, hot and no wind, so vi can talk som vi brukar. Ha en bra Tisdag!



@Valium. sige langg kabalo man ko konti binisaya ...well...for your information there is no language like scandinavian. Scandinavia is a peninsula with 5 countires with 5 different languages. I am sorry if I have made you feel uncomfortable with :blahblah: in my own language swedish. It has never been my intention. I have a suggestion, if you do not understand something I say you are always welcome to direct ask me what it means, if you feel you like or have to know. :)

:goodbye:

tack själv vän! jag er glad alltför så pass båda av du har lappat sakerna brunn. davaoeno älskar folk. så bli trevlig och god mot din framtida man scandivavian flicka. diyos ko lord unsa na ni. hahaha




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MtApo were did you learn swedish so all of a sudden, did you meet my cousine, she is back in Adelaide????:wink2: hahaha anyway very nice min vän!!!And I will think about what you said!! :okay:

binuang lang bai, basig maseryoso ta ani sa uban, hehehe. at least compared with other threads, nagkahalo-halo na ta. one talking swedish, then another german, then nay bisaya, nay ilonggo, nay tagalog, hehehe. mura na ta anig united nations. hehhehehe.

Hi Paul yea here are many languages :). I hope you got to do your art now when you had a quiet weekend on your own :)
Sweden is so hot now over +30:ies in the sun and we enjoy it. Swiming and being out alot, so nice when comparing with the winter.

It is late here kind of and am going to sleep on my patio tonight under a mosquitonet.....the sun won´t hardly set...but now I am used to it..:)´

Goodnight to all!!!

binuang lang bai, basig maseryoso ta ani sa uban, hehehe. at least compared with other threads, nagkahalo-halo na ta. one talking swedish, then another german, then nay bisaya, nay ilonggo, nay tagalog, hehehe. mura na ta anig united nations. hehhehehe.

:) Ha! I know it! Murag "melting pot" ning thread.

I finally see the Independence Day Banner!

Looks great! :applause: :applause: :applause:

anyone has a link for riverfront's webiste?

i saw this

http://www.davaoweb.com/realestate/riverfront/

and murag dili lagi cya tarong pagkabuhat ( constructive criticism lang sa web developer ha..sorry po)

i mean if its going to attract big investors, murag kulang ang info tapos thegraphics arent that good (ie..maps, layout of pix etc.)

i also cehcked with sta lucia's webiste and they didnt list riverfront as one of ther projs...whay is that? TJ brewed paki clear naman as i have high hopes pa naman onfor this RCC. :)

murag di ni sya ang official website kay ang domain davaoweb.com man....ang official website siguro 'on the making pa'....i-try daw kuno ug check ning mga domains kung available pa?

www.riverfront.com
www.riverfront.co.ph
www.riverfront-davao.com
etc....

hi guys, just sharing this for a folio i'm developing. posted this in the photography thread. sorry lang kung out of topic. just excited on the direction this folio has given me.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample1.jpg

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ganda ng pagkagawa ng pics ah... very professional ang dating

June 06, 2006

A NON-government organization will be gathering around 1,500 indigenous people from different tribes in the world for a cross-pollination of cultures and best practices.

The Tribal Mission Foundation International, a volunteer organization, will be holding the 6th World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People (WCGIP) on September 11 to 17 in the Insular Hotel.

WCGIP assistant director Ma. Elena Bicaldo said it is the first time for the country to host the said event with Davao City as the chosen venue.

"Davao City is very unique. It has more than 42 indigenous groups, that's why we chose the city," Bicaldo said during the Kapihan sa PIA conference Saturday.

According to Bicaldo, the Asean Tourism Forum helped in showing the uniqueness of the city, which is why the group preferred Davao City as its venue.

She added that Mindanao Tribal Mission Foundation is also based on Davao City.

"Meanwhile, on the practical side, it would be much cheaper for us," she said.

Bicaldo said the gathering would be a cultural revitalization for the indigenous groups.

"We will encourage the indigenous people to express their indigenous belief and culture," she disclosed.

WCGIP Vision Keeper Terry Le Blanc, who will be one of the speakers in the conference, said ever since the conference started they have always seen big outcomes.

"The gathering will have expected and unexpected outcomes that will be very productive for the indigenous people," said Blanc.

Expected to participate are countries such as US, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and several countries in Asia, to include the Philippines.

(Sun*Star Davao)

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw, tack min älskling för ditt stöd At least you understand quiet alot of swedish!!!
Checked the weather here it will be sun and dry hot, hot and no wind, so vi can talk som vi brukar. Ha en bra Tisdag! Ha en bra onsdag to you!!:hug:

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Rajah mao ba, better luck next time!! Unsa imong team? Away paghilak, dula ra na! :hahaha:

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
@Valium. sige langg kabalo man ko konti binisaya ...well...for your information there is no language like scandinavian. Scandinavia is a peninsula with 5 countires with 5 different languages. I am sorry if I have made you feel uncomfortable with in my own language swedish. It has never been my intention. I have a suggestion, if you do not understand something I say you are always welcome to direct ask me what it means, if you feel you like or have to know.
:rofl:

@ Lena: Sige mag german ka kay mag binisaya ko!!! :laugh:


Dinabaw min älskling, ...sige lang kabalo man ko konti binisaya, ikaw hindi kabalo mag German..:wink2:

You are busy, busy working witht he house project today...I know...I am lazy and reading art jounals. School stoped for 10 weeks summerholidays here so lazy vacation.
About art again, how does artist go about in Davao, since I do believe you do have artist. I mean the visual art now. Music has its own puls and it´s own life, and is of course as important as any other artform in any society. But I am interested int the visual art right now, if there is not a big market for art in Davao and no help for artis through the goverment, how does artist survive???? I know many artist all over the world do work with a second money income, but can do their art and find a place for it in exhibitions etc. How about Davao, the way you and some other forumers descriebe the cultural life in Davao, is seems rather hopeless to be an artist in Davao. I have seen one Philippino cartoon artist who takes part in international exhibitions. Maybe some of the Davao artist do exhibit in other contries as well??? The IT-world is of big value. If I have understood it right Davao have or is about to build up a IT-business, IT_service and this would be a good oportunity to also involve artists and other cultural workers to develope a network for them too. There is so much that can be done for the culture if someone just is interested to do it and put the effort into it, because it takes hard work!!!! You said you need food first of all, I understand that but a society without art and cultural "food for the soul" is a very dead socitey indeed. One does not need to take away the other is what I mean. Does your Konsehal work with these matters or do you have any person involved in cultural matters for the city of Davao??? Why do I care you might ask I am not a davaoenya?? Well I care for artists all over that is just the way I am!!!!

Dinabaw min skatt en fin kväll önskar jag dig!!:hug: Jag älskar dig!

Paul...breathtaking....those are such beautifull photoes you made!!!! It is a great joy to look at them!!!

A big joy for the soul and also shows the creation of God, beautifully!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Paul!!
Wish you nice Tuesday in Canada!!!

Paul...breathtaking....those are such beautifull photoes you made!!!! It is a great joy to look at them!!!

A big joy for the soul and also shows the creation of God, beautifully!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Paul!!
Wish you nice Tuesday in Canada!!!

thanks miss lena. been at it since last weekend. was too lazy to do the canvas so i opted for the camera.

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw min älskling, ...sige lang kabalo man ko konti binisaya, ikaw hindi kabalo mag German.. :hilarious

By Jun Ledesma
Sunbursts


BTW, Davao City will be featured in a super roadshow in Beijing as the new tourist destination in Asia. This will be on June 22 at the Beijing International Tourism Exposition. If plans won't miscarry I will be there, courtesy of Philippine Airlines, to chronicle the event and to touch base with media outlets and tour operators there.

any fresh DC news? :)

and across MOA is SM IT Center (i guess that's its name) where TELETECH is currently located. I hope they can do that indeed in Davao....but konsehal...u think they would really be expanding in davao? kahit walang details lang po.....will they?

@ konsehal...i apologize kc i havent been online for the past few days..been bz here kc....natuloy po ba yung meeting ng Davao IT e-group sa MTS? any updates regarding the Lims' and local developers' interested to develop an IT Park?

by the way, there will be a Call Center Conference and Expo in Edsa Shang this June 20 to 21 . Sayang, we could promote our city sana through that expo.

Hello to all!

Sorry for the late reaction tj.

We have been missing a lot of promotional opportunities. I guess City Hall is not serious about this matter.

Last month, the DOT/PCVC sent a tourism mission to Japan, our country's and our city's main tourist market. Davao was one of the focus. Cebu sent 12 campaigners; Negros 10. Davao City government - 0. I believe only Marco Polo singlehandedly made the selling there for Davao and the hotel.

Next week, DTI is sending a mission to Taiwan. No city government rep too.

So, in the Call Center conference, I believe none will also go. :bash:

I don't understand, why is the City not sending anyone there. Is there no initiative despite the PR that's been coming out from the City Government? Definitely can't be budgetary doesn't cost much plus it's marketing.

Last month, the DOT/PCVC sent a tourism mission to Japan, our country's and our city's main tourist market. Davao was one of the focus. Cebu sent 12 campaigners; Negros 10. Davao City government - 0. I believe only Marco Polo singlehandedly made the selling there for Davao and the hotel.

Next week, DTI is sending a mission to Taiwan. No city government rep too.

So, in the Call Center conference, I believe none will also go. :bash:

I think this is the reason why we're ranked 6th in "responsiveness to business needs". It is suffice to say that we just have to work things out without government support.

Anyway, Sir Peter, as long as the government doesn't stand in the way of private sector efforts, that's fine. I'm positive the Chamber of Commerce is willing to take on this role, as well as, of course, the citizenry. Davao's number one marketers are the Davaowenyos, just like the ones in this forum. Word-of-mouth, anyway, is the best marketing tool of all.

However, if this forum can spin-off a lobbying group for more investment promotion focus for Davao's leaders, I'm game.

(I'm suspecting, though, that the local government has a different attitude towards trade missions such as these. Perhaps these things do not generate as much bottomline results as other activities.)

Thursday, June 15, 2006
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Davao Region is expected to declare "Minahan ng Bayan" in the provinces of Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental to address the lingering issue on illegal small scale mining in these areas.

Mines bureau director for Southern Mindanao Ed Arreza said they have proposed to legalize the operation of small-scale miners in areas like Pantukan, Nabunturan, Maco, and Mati.

But Arreza admitted the process for declaring these areas as Minahan ng Bayan would take a long process.

The mines bureau would have to conduct first a technical evaluation stage with the current condition and minerals abundance of the areas.

They will have to secure then clearances from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Public Works and Highways, National Commission on Indigenous People, and the National Power Corporation.

After which, it will undergo a series of deliberations to confirm the approval of legalization of the area as Minahan ng Bayan.

Lastly, it would be published by local media as officially declared Minahan ng Bayan for the information and awareness of the public.

The mines bureau has so far already conducted technical evaluation in Pantukan and Nabunturan.

If declared a Minahan ng Bayan, small-scale miners will be assured of investments and technical assistance.

Miners will also be paying only their income taxes. They could also transport their products legally to any point since they could now avail of transport permit.

I don't understand, why is the City not sending anyone there. Is there no initiative despite the PR that's been coming out from the City Government? Definitely can't be budgetary doesn't cost much plus it's marketing.
this is what i was talking about during my initial posts here, the city govt. ( except for konsehal) isnt too keen in promoting DC to investors..parang i get the feeling na nagsalig ang DC coz its already an established city..:(

the thing is dili pa jud baya, and unless the govt becomes aggressive on promoting DC, ambot na lang asa ta ani 10-15years from now...

ok man unta na daghan ta socio economic activities/programs..pero dapat sabay din ang investment promotion..what if ok na kaayo ang socio econoics tapos nanghawa na mga young profs nato kay namalhin na elsewhere kay naa did2 ang work opportunity..dugay dugay na pud baya nagsugod ang exodus nila ( ive got friends who now live in manila, cebu ..even CDO and bacolod kay naa did2 ang work)...haaay :( :( :(

Hello to all!

Sorry for the late reaction tj.

We have been missing a lot of promotional opportunities. I guess City Hall is not serious about this matter.

Last month, the DOT/PCVC sent a tourism mission to Japan, our country's and our city's main tourist market. Davao was one of the focus. Cebu sent 12 campaigners; Negros 10. Davao City government - 0. I believe only Marco Polo singlehandedly made the selling there for Davao and the hotel.

Next week, DTI is sending a mission to Taiwan. No city government rep too.

So, in the Call Center conference, I believe none will also go. :bash:
maayong adlaw po konsehal

sa akong hunahuna ra ni sir..., was it because marco polo's delegation was led by its marketing manager who at same time president of davao tourism association. and city hall might have thought he's got what it takes to represent them?

we just hope dti davao has a good coordination with city hall this time and have the official blessing to represent them(mayor's spokesperson sort of). and hoping too davao chamber of commerce and trade is represented for a stronger delegation. i just hope there's no politics involved in davao city hall's apathy. wish there is someone in this forum from there who can talk about the issue. so we can hear their side from.

a working councilor like you is worth the praise. hope your dream for the city will one day be enjoyed by every davaoeno. good job sir




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Mindanao Times
June 15 2006

Tourism sector bills DC as ‘cheaper’ shopping option
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

Palauans, or the people of Palau, have found a shopping haven in this city as they come over just to spend their dollars during weekends.
This has become possible after the budget airline Asian Spirits started its three-times-a week flight between the city and Palau that started on April 2, said Tourism Davao Regional Director Sonia Garcia.
This developed as the tourism sector is looking at Palau as possible gateway in attracting more Japanese to the city.
Arturo Boncato Jr., Davao Tourism Association president, said the industry will look into how it can lure Japanese who visit Palau to dive now that there is a flight between the tiny Micronesian country and the city. Japanese divers are among the many visitors who visit Palau because of its beautiful diving spot.
And considering that the Davao Gulf is among the primary diving areas in the country, it would be easier for the tourism sector to attract those Japanese divers visiting Palau to extend their visit to the diving areas of the gulf, he said.
“We hope to capture that market,” said Boncato in reference to Japanese divers who go to Palau to dive.
He said this can now be possible because Palau can be used as entry point for Japanese travelers who want to explore the diving areas of the Davao Gulf. He said the existence of a direct flight between Palau and the city has served as “a good opportunity for us (in the tourism industry) to explore that market,” he said.
Tourism regional director for the Davao region Sonya Garcia said people from Palau have come to shop in the big malls of the city because their department stores are a lot smaller and offer lesser products. “Besides, goods here are a lot cheaper in terms of how much their money can buy compared with what they can buy in their country,” she added.
The city has become the “weekend getaway” of people from Palau who sometimes bring all members of their family to savor what the city can offer them, Garcia said.
Aside from the shopping malls, people from Palau also avail of services of hospitals, hotels and wellness centers, she added. “We should strengthen this market because it is nearer us,” she added.
Meanwhile, Boncato said aside from Japanese divers, the tourism industry is also positioning the city as destination for “wellness tourism” for the Japanese. He said the spa centers and other related businesses in the city can offer what the Japanese people are looking for in wellness establishments.
The city is also being packaged as a good destination for golfers not just from Japan but from other short-haul markets like South Korea and China.
On May 21-22, Mr. Boncato, sales and marketing manager of the Marco Polo Hotel joined the Philippine mission that visited Japanese cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The hotel was among the 37 companies that join the sales pitch in the Japanese market.
“It was a good opportunity for us to market Davao,” he said, pointing out that the thrust of the Philippine tourism is to make the city in particularly, and the region in general, as a secondary destination to Manila and Cebu.
It was during the trip when Mr. Boncato realized that the Japanese market had that “impression” that Davao was only about beautiful beaches and nothing else. Because of this, the tourism industry will try to change its packaging of the city into a more attractive destination by highlighting other features of the city like its eco-tourism areas, among them the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos.


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Manila Bulletin Online
June 14 2006

STEAG coal plant expansion eyed to plug Mindanao supply shortfall
By MYRNA M. VELASCO

With Mindanao electricity consumers wary of near-term power outages, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla noted that they are partly pinning hope on prospects that the 210-megawatt coal-fired power facility of STEAG State Power Inc. will gear up for an expansion.

At the moment, the energy chief can only make assurance that the government will do its level-best to address looming supply shortfall in the area.

"There is a big possibility that there would be additional supply for the island if Mindanao coal plant expands," he told an inquiry of the Joint Congressional Power Commission.

The facility is scheduled for commercial operation January next year and this is seen adding up 15 percent of the island grid’s supply. However, this is not enough to guarantee reliable supply for Mindanao, even in the immediate term.

Apart of the transmission line link-up being pursued by the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), the energy chief opined that the best solution to plug capacity gap would still be to put a power plant or expand the capacity of existing facilities in the area.

"It is ideal for the source of power to be put up in the island and nearer to where the demand is," the energy chief stressed.

Studies of TransCo indicated that Mindanao has a surplus capacity of 373 megawatts. However, more than 70 percent of this generating capacity is found in Northern Mindanao with the southern part only accounting for more than 20 percent.

Demand, however, is booming in the South, fuelled largely by the economic growth being experienced by the cities of Davao and General Santos which have seen electricity demand increase by 10 percent annually.

The siting and design of future capacity, according to the energy secretary, shall of course take into consideration the recurrent problem of terrorist attacks in some parts of Mindanao.

TransCo has been lining up the Leyte-Mindanao interconnection project; but JCPC co-chairman and Lanao del Norte Rep. Alipio Cirilo V. Badelles said that this should first be subjected to a more cautious study, because if supply shortages in Visayas or Mindanao occurs, the consumers might be saddled with paying for fixed costs of facilities that might not be useful in the future.

With the proposed uprating of the Abaga-Kirahon and Maramag-Bunawag transmission lines, it is hoped that greater volume of supply can be transmitted from the northern part of Mindanao, where most of the power plants are located, to the southern corridor

With existing capacity not being able to reliably supply the entire grid’s requirement in the next few years though, the energy department is now aggressively inviting investors to put up new power projects in the area.

But as the government flexes muscles to lure much-needed investment for additional capacities in Mindanao, investors have raised concern over relentless threat of attacks on power installations in the area, noting that this thrives among the most daunting challenge that they would have to contend with.

It can be culled that some parts of Mindanao have been a perpetual breeding ground of terroristic activities, particularly those perpetrated by Abu Sayyaf and secessionist groups.



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found this downloadable ebook online


The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao (http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/18273)
Fay-Cooper Cole

or read it online (http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/world/readfile?fk_files=235651)




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“It was a good opportunity for us to market Davao,” he said, pointing out that the thrust of the Philippine tourism is to make the city in particularly, and the region in general, as a secondary destination to Manila and Cebu.

i just dont understand and it sometimes frustrates me why davao should be marketed as a "secondary" destination "next" to cebu and manila. marketing efforts and local government support are not that aggressive and now we want davao to be just a "secondary" destination? its a double blow. i think this should change.

i just dont understand and it sometimes frustrates me why davao should be marketed as a "secondary" destination "next" to cebu and manila. marketing efforts and local government support are not that aggressive and now we want davao to be just a "secondary" destination? its a double blow. i think this should change.

good point!!! why secondary?must we always be in the shadows of Manila? even Cebu for that matter? or is bbecause durano is from Cebu? i remeber how he insulted us in one DOT ad (where davao was excluded in the initial run) saying those not included were not ready for tourist..or so it sound like..

why dont the city govt , w/ the help of private sector do something about it? PROMOTE DAVAO NOW!!!! :D :D :D

sorry, im hyper ryt now..just drank 2 cups of coffee :)

i just dont understand and it sometimes frustrates me why davao should be marketed as a "secondary" destination "next" to cebu and manila. marketing efforts and local government support are not that aggressive and now we want davao to be just a "secondary" destination? its a double blow. i think this should change.
don't know too. could be bec both cities have direct philippines airlines service with narita. so mnl and ceb are sort of jump off point. don't know really. just guessing




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thats why dapat d tayo aasa sa National GOVt. most of whom are ignorant of mindanao

LET US ACT NOW!!!!!! hehehe

REPUBLIC OF MINDANOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

:banana: :cucumber: :carrot: :soon: :banana2:






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REPUBLIC OF MINDANOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

There had been so much talk about that a while back. My parents told me that many people in Mindanao a long time ago felt left out by the Government in Manila and wanted to break away from Manila and become independent. Manila will not let go because Mindanao is the Land of Promise, the most fertile land in the PI.

ahhh our resources exploited but we dont get the benefits.....damn imperial manila!!hehehe

Robinsons site?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/untitled-1.jpg

iheard this is supposed to be the site for robnsons..isnt it too small?

pardon my ignorance here. can you please indicate where this is? salamat kaayo.

the site is between DCWD bajada (blue roof ) and Karasia lanang (mitsubushi motors)

yun kasi sabi ng kakilala ko from DCWD. now, the site is encloed in green GI fence but no activities yet..

That site looks almost like 15,000+ square meters. Gotta think of parking too.

its too small, dont you think? if theyre gonna build a mall there, most prolly itll be more than 3 levels plus basement parking (baka parang SM city manila)

sayang i like my malls to sprawl more than to rise, makes it look bigger and fun to stroll around :)

Yes, I do think it is too small. If there is no room to go out, then the only way is up!

you're both right. if it's gonna be a mall should be somewhere 5 hectares and above. outside parking would eat up a lot of space plus the mall too. i remember when i worked at victoria plaza before (during construction stage), robert limso mentioned it was 11 hectares (mulling expansion in the future).

buti na lang malayo sa amin..sa mga tga north na lang nang Robinsons uy..(sourgrapes)
SM and NCCC nlng ko kay tga south man ko.:)

parang sa movie:

"sa iyo ang robinsons...akin ang SM" hehe

ano na pala balita sa SM expansion?

Good evening Paul, MtApo, Gravy, Archipino!!!!Hope your day is nice!?I have a question about art do you have strong modern and postmodern influences form Europe and America in your art mediums? Does the Philippine culture itself play a central roll in the art spirit of today and would I see this in davao and how? I am not talking only about the statue David and his private parts. Michael Angelo would be rolling in his grave. But I do not think he would mind the groupies in the audience :) On the other hand it is a real good peace of post modernism, what is that statue made out of?

Art muséums in Davao ?

^^ hi lena. my day's nice, sunny and cheery.

about your question. personally philippine art have much of it's influence from europe and america. medium-wise, technique and content, much of it come from there too. it's only lately (lately means in the last 20-30 years) that there has been much questioning on what really is philippine art. is there or it's a hudge-pudge of so many influence. the question is as much the answer, quite difficult of explain. a lot of filipino artists' works are rooted from their own experience, if that is to be the case, then to each his/her own that dictates what early is philippine art. unlike chinese or japanese art wherein there's a distinct style or form, philippine art is still evolving and that will be the constant state. there is not one area that will dictate philippine art, although i will presume, all forms are dynamic and there is a constant borrowing (heavily) from all.

there's a lot of galleries but no art museums. but there's probably a few or one that have been surviving up to now.

from what i can share with you, be in for a surprise on the variedness of the filipino artists.

Good evening Paul, MtApo, Gravy, Archipino!!!!Hope your day is nice!?I have a question about art do you have strong modern and postmodern influences form Europe and America in your art mediums? Does the Philippine culture itself play a central roll in the art spirit of today and would I see this in davao and how? I am not talking only about the statue David and his private parts. Michael Angelo would be rolling in his grave. But I do not think he would mind the groupies in the audience :) On the other hand it is a real good peace of post modernism, what is that statue made out of?

Art muséums in Davao ?


Hello! My day's been wonderful so far and the weather is getting warmer as we are to reach 31 degrees today.

As far as arts, the Philippines has a variety of arts thanks to Asian, European, and American influences. You will not be disappointed!

Good evening to you! I believe it is almost 7pm there...

i hope it wont be another Big R......but if that's what they would build...then ok na lang! ehehehehhehe

Robinsons site?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/untitled-1.jpg

iheard this is supposed to be the site for robnsons..isnt it too small?


Is that a residential area on the north portion of that site?

Robinsons site?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/untitled-1.jpg

iheard this is supposed to be the site for robnsons..isnt it too small?

i am back...its soooo good to be home....


nope. but partly it is. the white roof is kar asia...the blue roof is DCWD. here is the site of the proposed Robinsosns mall in bajada...(excuse my rough lines in the photo...hehehehehe)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/xzibit31/proposedrobinsons3.jpg

ok naman yung site...but its kinda small nga...baka high rise na mall 5 floors up....sana may hotel rin on top of the mall....ala galleria suites...(wishful thinking).....

Maayong buntag Davao!!!

^^ Hi! xzibit asa diay ka nag laag2x..hehehe

Is the area you marked is Robinson baka naman kasali yang nasa gilid ?
BTW their is a construction show in SM on June 23,24 and 25 organized by PIA ,basig naay mga latest buildings ilang ipakita.

had this in another thread but i'm delighted to share this with fellow dabawenyos.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample21.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample20.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample19.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample18.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample17.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample16.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample15.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample14.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample13.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample12.jpg

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Good evening Paul, MtApo, Gravy, Archipino!!!!Hope your day is nice!?I have a question about art do you have strong modern and postmodern influences form Europe and America in your art mediums? Does the Philippine culture itself play a central roll in the art spirit of today and would I see this in davao and how? I am not talking only about the statue David and his private parts. Michael Angelo would be rolling in his grave. But I do not think he would mind the groupies in the audience On the other hand it is a real good peace of post modernism, what is that statue made out of?

Nice day Lena ! glad your back, been busy lately? :) Sweden won 1-0 against paraguay :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Your question about art , i can see now emerging new artist that is creating distinct "filipino art" , maybe we are still evolving to find the true Filipno art form.

Nice friday min aslking and lots oof fun!!!

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/xzibit31/proposedrobinsons3.jpg
ok naman yung site...but its kinda small nga...baka high rise na mall 5 floors up....sana may hotel rin on top of the mall....ala galleria suites...(wishful thinking).....

good morning xzibit31... with that estimate robinsons will have at least 200m x 200m base... ok na yan basta 5 floors with basement parking. yung katabing lot sayang naman kung hindi nila makuha, pwede na sana pang parking. i hope it will be robinsons mall not the department store only. ang area na sana i-developed ng todo... in front of davao light, pwede small CBD connecting pryce... :)

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Maayong buntag Davao!!!

^^ Hi! xzibit asa diay ka nag laag2x..hehehe

Is the area you marked is Robinson baka naman kasali yang nasa gilid ?
BTW their is a construction show in SM on June 23,24 and 25 organized by PIA ,basig naay mga latest buildings ilang ipakita.

Hello!

Aside from construction show, there will also be a Food Processing and Packaging Technology Expo June 21-24 sa Central Bank.

On Sunday, if you're free join us at 4 pm SM Entertainment Center for the Father's Day fashion show. Models kami ni Happy LA. :okay:

Good evening Paul, MtApo, Gravy, Archipino!!!!Hope your day is nice!?I have a question about art do you have strong modern and postmodern influences form Europe and America in your art mediums? Does the Philippine culture itself play a central roll in the art spirit of today and would I see this in davao and how? I am not talking only about the statue David and his private parts. Michael Angelo would be rolling in his grave. But I do not think he would mind the groupies in the audience :) On the other hand it is a real good peace of post modernism, what is that statue made out of?

Art muséums in Davao ?

Hi. Artists in the Philippines are very diverse in influences. Davao's National Artist, Ang Kiukok, is modernist. Some call his art style as "figurative expressionism." His direct influence and mentor, Vicente Manansala, is a modernist and a major proponent of cubism in the Philippines.

Philippine culture, in particular, the rural lifestyle, is oftentimes the subject of paintings. Landscapes are often juxtaposed against farmlands or fishermen in boats. There are postmodern artists in the Philippines that venture into pop art or collages, but none yet have acquired a National Artist status.

Nice day Lena ! glad your back, been busy lately? :) Sweden won 1-0 against paraguay :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Your question about art , i can see now emerging new artist that is creating distinct "filipino art" , maybe we are still evolving to find the true Filipno art form.

Nice friday min aslking and lots oof fun!!!

Dinabaw min älskling. :) Yeap, Sweden won the game, was an exciting game I watched and cheered and got so excited sometimes I could not move, just like a kid hahaha :) Hope you get a nice Friday min vän och kan träffa alla dina kusiner!!!I know I will enjoy looking at art together with you when I come to Davao.

Thanks Paul and Archipino for your information on art, I apreciate it very much. :)

Paul nice pictures again, they are sensual and beautifull!!! You found a nice way of creating a peace of artistic photographing, good luck in publishing them! :)

I wish ALL a nice Friday!

:goodbye:

Maayong buntag Davao!!!

^^ Hi! xzibit asa diay ka nag laag2x..hehehe

Is the area you marked is Robinson baka naman kasali yang nasa gilid ?
BTW their is a construction show in SM on June 23,24 and 25 organized by PIA ,basig naay mga latest buildings ilang ipakita.

hehehehe...gikan ko ug cdo....rest and recreation.. :)

HI to everyone!! i'm new here!!
makisawsaw lang ako d2!!

My question is..
Bakit maliit ang space ng robinsons?? Bkit hindi sila maghanap ng bigger space?
Pero pwede xa 5 storeys or 6 storeys plus the parking space sa underground kung
nandoon xa bet. karAsia and DCWD.

^^ from xzibit's correction... robinson's mall will not be sandwiched between karasia and dcwd. it will cover the dcwd area too. based on the sketch mga 200x200, just like sm davao minus the parking area. ok na ang space basta multi level lang.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/Josephbc/16-1.jpg

featured in SSC Head, meron na ba nito before?

^^ what do you mean the banner or the place? the banner was created by sleepwalker_uno... the place is the bajada business district (pryce CBD davao)...

Paul nice pictures again, they are sensual and beautifull!!! You found a nice way of creating a peace of artistic photographing, good luck in publishing them! :)

thanks lena. even my wife is very exciting with my direction. i guess, i am even surprised with it too. my only worry now is how big it can go when i print it (like large-scale). oh well, i think my camera's ok to some extent.

HI to everyone!! i'm new here!!
makisawsaw lang ako d2!!

My question is..
Bakit maliit ang space ng robinsons?? Bkit hindi sila maghanap ng bigger space?
Pero pwede xa 5 storeys or 6 storeys plus the parking space sa underground kung
nandoon xa bet. karAsia and DCWD.

welcome skyblue. enjoy the posts here. contribute ka na rin to make this thread dynamic as ever.

I don't think Robinsons is going to build a big mall (I don't even think we need it), I think it's going to be primarily a community mall with some room for expansion.

Hello!

Aside from construction show, there will also be a Food Processing and Packaging Technology Expo June 21-24 sa Central Bank.

On Sunday, if you're free join us at 4 pm SM Entertainment Center for the Father's Day fashion show. Models kami ni Happy LA. :okay:

nag sideline ka na rin pala sa modeling konsehal :jk:
ready to show off your abs na ba? lol

^^ from xzibit's correction... robinson's mall will not be sandwiched between karasia and dcwd. it will cover the dcwd area too. based on the sketch mga 200x200, just like sm davao minus the parking area. ok na ang space basta multi level lang.

ayyy i dont like 5-level and up malls :( i'd rather have them 2 levels pero sprawling :)

if kasali ang DCWD, mukhang matatagalan pa cguro cla magbuild noh? kay wala pa man nasugdan ang DCWD matina (new building)

Thanks Paulkrps

Sorry Paulkrps I can't contribute enough some exciting stories about Davao but I can share some new buildings and restaurants.

Do u know the restaurant called "Inbox"?? I have read the article about it and I'm so excited to go there. It's location is in Bajada beside SSS building. Read the newspaper for sure.

Another one is Natasha in Ecoland (Near in my subdivision and only a walking distance!! but it is not complete yet). It has a good infrastructure and I think it's a right location. Lastly the "Mang Inasal" restaurant in SM. I think the grand opening will be on June 17, 2006. I'm not sure bcuz they always change the date.

I hope it's enough and I think I have contributed something good and not exciting (As i have said). Anyway, I'm curious about the Ayala mall. I hope it's bigger than the mall of Asia (hahaha!!). I hope robinsons is bigger than SM. Speaking of SM, Is the expansion planned?? I'm so excited also about SM. I hope it's like Bicutan that they have walkalators. Pls. reply. Anyway I will not fly anywhere.

Thanks Paulkrps

Sorry Paulkrps I can't contribute enough some exciting stories about Davao but I can share some new buildings and restaurants.

Do u know the restaurant called "Inbox"?? I have read the article about it and I'm so excited to go there. It's location is in Bajada beside SSS building. Read the newspaper for sure.

Another one is Natasha in Ecoland (Near in my subdivision and only a walking distance!! but it is not complete yet). It has a good infrastructure and I think it's a right location. Lastly the "Mang Inasal" restaurant in SM. I think the grand opening will be on June 17, 2006. I'm not sure bcuz they always change the date.

I hope it's enough and I think I have contributed something good and not exciting (As i have said). Anyway, I'm curious about the Ayala mall. I hope it's bigger than the mall of Asia (hahaha!!). I hope robinsons is bigger than SM. Speaking of SM, Is the expansion planned?? I'm so excited also about SM. I hope it's like Bicutan that they have walkalators. Pls. reply. Anyway I will not fly anywhere.

thanks sky. sorry, but, i don't really know much about davao's restos and whatnot. davao forumers are a happy campers, always on the note for something positive about davao.

i wonder, what happened to last saturday's meet. no pics or report from the attendees?

I dunno!! I don't have any idea.

I need help.

How can I post my pictures?

I have read some messages here and With all the messages here in this forum, We are all geared up for a better Davao.

Don't worry, I will read all newspapers here and I will post some positive news here. I'm sure, all of you will jump for joy!! (If it is exciting and beautiful!). Promise!!

I dunno!! I don't have any idea.

I need help.

How can I post my pictures?

I have read some messages here and With all the messages here in this forum, We are all geared up for a better Davao.

Don't worry, I will read all newspapers here and I will post some positive news here. I'm sure, all of you will jump for joy!! (If it is exciting and beautiful!). Promise!!
I dunno!! I don't have any idea.

I need help.

How can I post my pictures?

I have read some messages here and With all the messages here in this forum, We are all geared up for a better Davao.

Don't worry, I will read all newspapers here and I will post some positive news here. I'm sure, all of you will jump for joy!! (If it is exciting and beautiful!). Promise!!

thanks sky. sorry, but, i don't really know much about davao's restos and whatnot. davao forumers are a happy campers, always on the note for something positive about davao.

i wonder, what happened to last saturday's meet. no pics or report from the attendees?
I dunno!! I don't have any idea.

I need help.

How can I post my pictures?

I have read some messages here and With all the messages in this forum, We are all geared up for a better Davao.

Don't worry, I will read all newspapers here and I will post some positive news here. I'm sure, all of you will jump for joy!! (If it is exciting and beautiful!). Promise!!

I dunno!! I don't have any idea.

I need help.

How can I post my pictures?

I have read some messages here and With all the messages in this forum, We are all geared up for a better Davao.

Don't worry, I will read all newspapers here and I will post some positive news here. I'm sure, all of you will jump for joy!! (If it is exciting and beautiful!). Promise!!

sorry about the saturday meet question, i was not referring to you.

for posting pictures, go to this thread: http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=200800

saw the inbox restaurant kanina on my way to nova tierra, its more of a fast-food type dining est kung titingnan mo sa labas :) katabinito dimsum diner.. theyre both located at this UBER colorful building which from the outisde looks like the big brother of the smaller building beside it (the bldg, that houses Hazels coffee and Space burger)

Thanks Paulkrps

Sorry Paulkrps I can't contribute enough some exciting stories about Davao but I can share some new buildings and restaurants.

Do u know the restaurant called "Inbox"?? I have read the article about it and I'm so excited to go there. It's location is in Bajada beside SSS building. Read the newspaper for sure.

Another one is Natasha in Ecoland (Near in my subdivision and only a walking distance!! but it is not complete yet). It has a good infrastructure and I think it's a right location. Lastly the "Mang Inasal" restaurant in SM. I think the grand opening will be on June 17, 2006. I'm not sure bcuz they always change the date.

I hope it's enough and I think I have contributed something good and not exciting (As i have said). Anyway, I'm curious about the Ayala mall. I hope it's bigger than the mall of Asia (hahaha!!). I hope robinsons is bigger than SM. Speaking of SM, Is the expansion planned?? I'm so excited also about SM. I hope it's like Bicutan that they have walkalators. Pls. reply. Anyway I will not fly anywhere.

Inbox sa harap ng SSS, malapit sa dimsum diner, space burger and hazel's. I need to try that one. Simple lang ang lugar.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/Josephbc/16-1.jpg

featured in SSC Head, meron na ba nito before?

ya, in my sig below.

had this in another thread but i'm delighted to share this with fellow dabawenyos.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample15.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample14.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample13.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/sample12.jpg

mga simpleng bagay binigyang buhay. nice set kuya pol.

another exhibit?

Time to start thread 12! Ang bilis!

post away folks!

yup, on to thread 12: http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=8893407#post8893407

mga simpleng bagay binigyang buhay. nice set kuya pol.

another exhibit?

another exhibit? wow, i've been wanting to dave. only this time is photography. i have other plans though, a book and a website for my images.

LAST POST!!!!!! hehehehe

in the making... my first DURIANBURG collage... :D :D :D :D

another exhibit? wow, i've been wanting to dave. only this time is photography. i have other plans though, a book and a website for my images.

coffee table book. kuyaw! we'll look forward to that.

website? ok man ning page nimo sa worldecho.

http://www.pinyapoldesign.worldecho.com/

http://www.pinyapoldesign.worldecho.com/display_image_new_we.php?image_id=6&image_size=2&r=8564

http://www.pinyapoldesign.worldecho.com/display_image_new_we.php?image_id=15&image_size=2&r=8586

Congratulations on the 12th Thread. Indeed, there's no other way but up for Davao and the whole PI!!!

coffee table book. kuyaw! we'll look forward to that.

website? ok man ning page nimo sa worldecho.

http://www.pinyapoldesign.worldecho.com/

http://www.pinyapoldesign.worldecho.com/display_image_new_we.php?image_id=6&image_size=2&r=8564

http://www.pinyapoldesign.worldecho.com/display_image_new_we.php?image_id=15&image_size=2&r=8586

hehehe, i need a site wholly for my photostock. my friends were saying that i should submit them to a stock photography site (i'm a member of one, pero i haven't submitted the required 10 samples yet. i've just started compiling them. so probably in a couple of weeks i'll be ready to ship them out for review.

hehehe, i need a site wholly for my photostock. my friends were saying that i should submit them to a stock photography site (i'm a member of one, pero i haven't submitted the required 10 samples yet. i've just started compiling them. so probably in a couple of weeks i'll be ready to ship them out for review.

a group of dabawenyos have this site: http://www.dabawenyo.net/
rhonson ng (DOT XI): http://rhonson.multiply.com/

anyway, good luck and continue to make us proud.

a group of dabawenyos have this site: http://www.dabawenyo.net/
rhonson ng (DOT XI): http://rhonson.multiply.com/

anyway, good luck and continue to make us proud.

maybe on of these days i should get in touch with them. this book thing has been playing on my mind dave for like more than a year now.

I dunno!! I don't have any idea.

I need help.

How can I post my pictures?

I have read some messages here and With all the messages in this forum, We are all geared up for a better Davao.

Don't worry, I will read all newspapers here and I will post some positive news here. I'm sure, all of you will jump for joy!! (If it is exciting and beautiful!). Promise!!


welcome skyblue_Navyblue! You'll surely enjoy it here.

LAST POST!!!!!! cge na gud ako na last post...

post away folks!



awesome pictures Paul, a really fine work of arts!

awesome pictures Paul, a really fine work of arts!

salamat davao eagle. been busy at it.

Wow! Thread 12!

Did I see somewhere that there is talk of building a road bridge between DC and Samal Island?

THREE European nursing students in Davao City were certified as open water divers by the Wind and Wave Davao recently.

PADI Dive Instructor John M. Ramos, who was assisted by Jeniffer Namuag, certified Marianne Wingens, Rianne Van Eck, and Lieneke Cuijten, all 19-year-old Dutch nursing students.

Earlier, Ramos also certified five others including a couple, both Filipino nurses working in abroad.

Renato Bernardo, 32, and his wife Jennifer, 31, completed their course before leaving for Florida, USA.

Also certified were businesswoman Henedinah E. Chan, American Alex Gluschchenko, 37, and his Filipina fiance Rodilyn Tapang, RN, 29 of Babak.

"The open water dive course is the next step after the intro dive," Ramos said.

After the open water dive course is the Adventure Diver followed by the Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and then the Divemaster.

As a PADI Scuba Diver, one can choose any specialties from being an altitude diver, boat Diver, AWARE Fish ID, diver propulsion vehicle diver, drift diver, dry suit diver, enriched air Ddver, equipment specialist, multilevel diver, night diver, peak performance buoyancy, underwater naturalist, underwater navigator, underwater photographer and underwater videographer.

As an Adventure Diver, you can be a deep diver and wreck diver, while the specialties in the advanced open Wwter are the cavern diver, ice diver, search and recovery diver, semi closed rebreather-Dolphin/Atlantis and semi closed Rebreather-Ray.

In the rescue diver, one can also later become a dive master to be an emergency first response instructor, assistant instructor/open water scuba instructor, specialty instructor, master scuba diver trainer, IDC staff instructor, master instructor and course director.

WAWD, the only certified Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Dive Center in Mindanao, has its main office at the PPA Bldg., inside the Sta. Ana Wharf.

Davao City

City of Davao
Location
Map of Davao del Sur showing the location of Davao City.
Government
Region Davao Region (Region XI)
Province —
District 1st to 3rd districts of Davao City
Barangays 184
Income Class: 1st class city; highly urbanized
Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte
Founded 1848
Cityhood October 16, 1936
Official Website http://www.davaocity.gov.ph
Physical characteristics
Area 2,443.61 km²
Population
Total (2000) Density

1,147,116
540/km²
Coordinates 7° 30' N, 126° E

Davao City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the island of Mindanao, it is also the largest city in the Philippines in area. Its international airport and seaport is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the Southern Philippines. Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province though it is usually grouped with Davao del Sur for statistical purposes. The city is also the regional center for Davao Region (Region XI). It is one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, occupying more than 2,400 square kilometers. Davao City has a population of around 1.5 million people but an estimated 2 million people are in the city during the day for work and other activities.

Davao City is located at 7°30' North, 126°0' East (7.5, 126.0). [1] According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 1,147,116 people in 240,057 households.

It is currently known as a center of BPO operations in the Philippines. The city is projected to rake in at least 5 billion US dollars in annual revenue by 2010, according a CITEM report.

Some famous world class universities can be found in Davao: such as University of the Immaculate Conception (The oldest school in Mindanao), Ateneo de Davao University, University of Mindanao, University of SouthEastern Philippines, and University of the Philippines-Mindanao.

In recent years, the sprawling urban metropolis has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub for southern Philippines. Davao City is a melting pot of diverse migrant and indigenous communities, resulting in a unique charm and culture that is woven into a rich tapestry of ethnic and contemporary styles.

Davao City’s slogan, “From Islands to Highlands” perfectly captures its wealth of attractions. The city boasts some of the finest beach and mountain resorts in the country, and close proximity to the Philippines’ most captivating diving spots as well as its highest peak, Mt Apo.




History
Local historians claim that the word davao came from the phonetic blending of the word of three Bagobo subgroups when referring to Davao River, an essential waterway which empties itself into Davao Gulf near the city. The aboriginal Obos who inhabit the hinterlands of the region called the river, Davoh; the Clatta or Guiangans called it Duhwow, or Davau, and the Tagabawa Bagobos, Dabu. To the Obos, the word davoh also means a place "beyond the high grounds", alluding to the settlements located at the mouth of Davao River which were surrounded by high rolling hills. When asked where they were going, the usual reply is davoh, while pointing towards the direction of the town. Duhwow also refers to a trading settlement where they barter their forest goods in exchange for salt or other commodities.

Spanish influence was hardly felt in the Davao until 1847, when an expedition led by Don Jose Uyanguren came to establish a Christian settlement in an area of mangrove swamps that is now Bolton Riverside. Davao was then ruled by a Moro chieftain, Datu Bago, who held his settlement at the banks of Davao River (once called Tagloc River by the Bagobos). After Uyanguren defeated Datu Bago, he renamed the region Nueva Guipozcoa, in honor of his home in Spain, and became its first governor. Oyanguren's efforts to develop the area, however, did not prosper.

A few years after the American forces landed in 1900, private farm ownership grew and transportation and communication facilities were improved, thus paving the way for the region's economic growth.

A Japanese entrepreneur named Kichisaburo Ohta was granted permission to exploit vast territories which he transformed into abacá and coconut plantations. The first wave of Japanese plantation workers came onto its shores in 1903, creating a Japan kuo, or Little Japan. They had their own school, newspapers, an embassy, and even a Shinto Shrine. On the whole, they established extensive abaca plantations around the shores of Davao Gulf and developed large-scale commercial interests such as copra, timber, fishing and import-export trading. Filipinos learned the techniques of improved cultivation from the Japanese so that ultimately, agriculture became the lifeblood of the province's economic prosperity.

Davao was formally inaugurated as a chartered city on March 1, 1937 by President Manuel L. Quezon. Thirty years later, Davao was subdivided into three independent provinces, namely Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Over the years, Davao has become an ethnic melting pot as it continues to draw migrants from all over the country, lured by the prospects of striking it rich in the country's third largest city.


Land use and area
Total land area of Davao City is 2,443.61 square kilometers. In terms of land area, it is considered as one of the largest cities in the world. It is divided into 3 congressional districts with barangays (smallest political villages) totaling to 180.


Mt. Apo overlooks Davao City.Almost 50% of its total land area is classified as timberland or forest. Agriculture utilizes about 43%. This is reflective of the fact that agriculture is still the largest economic sector. Big plantations that produce banana, pineapple, coffee, and coconut eat up a large chunk of the total land area.

Presently, built-up areas used for residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial purposes represent about 10% of the total land area. Under the approved land use plan built-up and settlement area will cover 15% of the total area while agricultural will be maximized with 67.19%. The remaining 17.68 will be devoted for forest and conservation.


Government
Davao City is governed by a mayor who exercises executive powers provided for under the Local Government Code of the Philippines. The mayor is assisted by a vice mayor, who is also the ex officio head of the city council. The city council is composed of councilors coming from the four territorial districts of the city. The mayor, vice mayor and members of the city council are elected at large by the people. They serve for three years and are entitled to three consecutive terms only. On the other hand, the head of barangay captains association and the youth federation (Sangguniang Kabataan), are the only non-elective members of the city council.

Legislative power is vested solely on the city council, while the mayor has the authority to issue executive orders based on existing laws and ordinances. The mayor also exercises veto powers, which the city council can override by an absolute majority vote.

Unique to the local government set-up of the city is the designation of a deputy mayor by the city mayor. Although an appointive official only, the deputy mayor serves as a direct link to the city mayor especially for people living outside the city proper. The deputy mayor also serves as the city mayor's representative in community events. The functions of the position is considered as complementary to the functions of the city vice-mayor, given the large territorial jurisdiction of the city.

The city is politically subdivided into 180 barangays, each of which is headed by a barangay captain and a body of councilors. The barangay usually executes policies and ordinances passed by the city council or executive orders issued by the city mayor, while legislative acts of the barangay council only pertain to issues or concerns that are peculiar to the barangay-level only.

The current mayor of Davao City is Rodrigo Duterte, a former government prosecutor and congressman. His no-nonsense style of implementing the law earned him the monicker "Punisher of Davao." He is assisted by city vice-mayor Luis Bonguyan, widely presumed to succeed Duterte once the latter completes his three consecutive terms as city mayor.

Day-to-day operations of the city government are handled by the city administrator, who is appointed by the city mayor.


Accessibility
Davao City is very accessible. As the gateway to the Philippine South, it has regular air, sea, and land linkages to major points in the country. It is one (1) hour and 40 minutes away from Manila (the country’s capital) by plane and only 30 minutes away from Cebu City. It has daily flights to Singapore, twice weekly flights to Manado, Indonesia and thrice weekly flights to Palau starting April 2, 2006. The city can also be accessed from other major cities in the Philippines by air such as Zamboanga City and Iloilo City while Cagayan de Oro City, a major city in Northern Mindanao is linked to the city by the Davao-Bukidnon Highway.


Climate
Davao City is typhoon-free. The city enjoys a weather that remains balmy all year round. It is characterized by a uniform distribution of rainfall, temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

It has no pronounced wet or dry season. Weather predictability makes it highly conducive to agro-crop production. Temperature ranges from 20 to 32 degrees Celsius and average rainfall is up to 2,000 mm yearly.


Dialects and languages
Bisaya is the most widely spoken language. The Filipino language (Tagalog) comes a close second. English is the medium of instruction in schools and is widely understood and spoken especially in the business community.


Religion
The most dominant group is the Roman Catholic at 83.83%, other Christian groups comprise 15% and the remaining 1.17% belongs to other non-Christian faiths (Islam, Buddhism, etc).


Physical infrastructure
The presence of basic infrastructure within the City such as airport, seaports, roads, bridges, and telecommunications has sustained the economic growth in the last 10 years. Due to the City’s unprecedented growth, a clamor for higher capacity infrastructures resulted to a number of modernization projects now ongoing to meet the demands of the new millennium.

The Davao International Airport is the busiest airport in Southern Philippines. Expansion and modernization began in 1998. Today, the new DIA (opened in December 2003) has begun accommodating wider-bodied jets such as the Boeing 747.

Construction of more roads and bridges are also underway. The construction of the City’s third major road - the Buhangin underpass was completed in the 1st quarter of 2003. A Traffic Management and Computerization Scheme was also implemented. Davao City is ranked no. 5 among cities in Asia with better traffic flow based on vehicles per kilometer of city road.

Presently, there are 2 government seaports (the Sasa Wharf and the Sta. Ana Pier) and 9 privately owned ports. The City Government is currently in the process of taking over the management of the seaports to modernize facilities and expand capacity. In addition, the city has a fish port called the Toril Fish Port Complex to accommodate small and large-scale fishing activities as well as provide among others cold-storage facilities.


Telecommunications
Communication links within the key business areas are adequate. With the deregulation and privatization policies of the Philippine Government, the number of telecommunications player is projected to increase as well as offer affordable telecommunications services to subscribers/clienteles.


Education
The government provides free education at the primary (grade school) and secondary (high school) levels. Government scholars can enjoy free college education in state-run universities such as the University of the Philippines. and the University of SouthEastern Philippines. The literacy rate of the country is 93.9%. Davao City on the other hand has a higher literacy rate at 98.05%.

The City has largely contributed to the country’s ever increasing pool of masters and doctorate degree holders helping the Philippines gained the distinction of having one of the highest numbers of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) graduates in the world.

The City is considered the Center for Learning and Education in the Mindanao Island. Currently, it has 374 elementary schools, 65 secondary schools, and 46 colleges and universities.

Some of the more popular schools found in Davao City are: 1. University of the Philippines - Mindanao 2. Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) 3. University of Mindanao 4. University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) 5. San Pedro College 6. Brokenshire College 7. Davao Doctors College 8. University of SouthEastern Philippines 9. Philippine Wowen's College 10.Assumption College of Davao 11. Rizal Memorial Colleges 12. Holy Cross of Davao College 13. St. Peter's College 14. AMA College - Davao

Schools in Davao offer great educational opportunities and would improve the competitiveness of the students.

Medical care
The average life expectancy of Davaoeños is 70 for females and 65 for males. There are about 31 hospitals with a total of 1,763 beds in Davao City. Very affordable medical services are made available to poor residents through the Davao Medical Center, which has the most hospitals beds at 600. On the other hand, hospitals such as the Davao Doctors Hospital, San Pedro Hospital, BrokenShire Memorial Hospital and Davao Medical Center are training hospitals that also offer specialized medical care services. Davao Regional Hospital in the neighboring Tagum City, Davao also offers the same quality specialized physician training and health services.

Psychiatric hospitals, psychotherapy clinics and counselling centers are also found in the city, directed and manned by internationally-trained counselors, psychologists, psychometricians and psychiatrists.


Financial services
Currently, there are around 60 banks (excluding branches), 22 financing companies, and 9 lending firms operating in the city. These can handle financial/monetary transactions from the most basic to the most complicated.

CitiBank which is a foreign subsidiary operates in the city while another foreign bank, HSBC is set to open its doors to the Davao community within the year.

Automated teller machines (ATM) in the city are hooked up to international card networks such as Visa ELECTRON, VISA, MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro. On the other hand, major business establishments in the city honor local and international credit cards issued by VISA, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club and American Express.


Foreign relations
The influx of foreign visitors and the presence of expatriates and migrants in the city have prompted the governments of Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and the United States to open consular offices in the city.

The US Embassy in the Philippines opened a virtual consulate wherein inquiries on visa issuances, foreign relations concerns and travel to the United States can be made in the Internet by e-mail and chat. The virtual consulate website [2] is maintained in coordination with Ateneo de Davao University.


Media
Aside from the 24 national daily newspapers available, Davao City has also 20 local newspapers, 11 broadcast TV stations, 15 AM-band radio stations, and 25 FM-band radio stations. These numbers reflect the extent of press freedom being enjoyed by the print and broadcast media as well as provide wide range of choice for residents and visitors alike.


Security and civil defense
The city government has invested millions of pesos to ensure the security of people living and working in Davao City. Aside from the usual forces of the Philippine National Police, a special military task force has been formed to insulate the city from terrorist attacks and other forms of criminality. The Task Force Davao, as it is named, is affiliated with the Philippine Army and is headed by an army colonel.

The city government also maintains a 24-hour emergency response system patterned that after the 911 in the United States. People can dial the 911 number to report emergencies and criminal incidents.

A curfew is also observed in the city. All business establishments, in particular bars and discos, are mandated by a city ordinance to close down at 2:00 AM. On the other hand, motorcycle drivers with no helmets and motorists with defective lights are not allowed to drive within the city proper or to enter the city, if they come from nearby towns and cities. Regular checkpoints in key parts of Davao City and in the city boundaries are conducted 24 hours to ensure the strict implementation of traffic rules.

Use of fireworks and other similar pyrotechnic materials, as well as smoking, is strictly prohibited in the city. Violators are made to pay hefty fines, perform community service, render jail time or a combination of the three.


Tourist spots
Battle Memorial – A historical marker of the longest-fought battle between the troops of the American forces and of the Japanese Imperial Army which took place in Mintal, Tugbok District. (Mintal Elementary School)

Camp Domingo Leonor – Quarters of the Spanish and later American soldiers in the 1920s. (San Pedro St.)

City Hall of Davao – The former municipal building constructed in 1926. (San Pedro St.)

Davao Museum – Houses artifacts of Davao's indigenous tribes and photographs of the city's historic events and history of its pioneering families. (Insular Village II, Lanang)

Davao Historical Society Museum – Features the historical and indigenous collections of the Davao Historical Society (Magsaysay Park)

Fort of Datu Bago - Site of the bastion of the Muslim hero Datu Bago who lorded over the Tagloc River, the old name of Davao River. (Junction of Washington St. and Quimpo Blvd.)

Furukawa Plantation – The abaca plantation in Daliao which was acquired from the Bagobos as a result of the Otha Public Land Act in 1903. (Toril)

Japanese Museum – The museum features historical accounts of the Japanese community residing in Davao before and during the war including their tools which they used in the abaca plantations, currencies, publications, among others. (Calinan)

Japanese Peace Memorial Shrine – During the "Ubon Yasumi," Japan's version of All Souls' Day held in August, Japanese war veterans and their kin take a pilgrimage to visit this memorial shrine. (Mintal)

Lon Wa Buddhist Temple - The biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao is set in environment of candle trees and bamboo with an imposing statue of the Buddha and his life depicted in wood carving. (R. Cabaguio Ave.)

Memorial to a Brave Son - This memorial marker was built in recognition of the gallantry of Armando Generoso, who died in the very site of the bridge while defending it from the Japanese invaders during World War ll. (Gov. Generoso Bridge)

Mindanao Taoist Temple – Houses the holy icons of the Taoist religion. (J.P. Cabaguio Ave.)

Mintal Historical Marker – A memorial to Col. Yamada who defended Mintal during the war. It is also the site of the visit of McArthur, Stillwel and Eichelberger. (Mintal)

Monument of Peace & Unity – Unveiled during the celebration of the Philippine Centennial in 1998, the monument depicts the peaceful relationship of the migrant and indigenous inhabitants of Davao in the last 100 years. (San Pedro St.)

Mosques – Islam is also one of the major religions in the city with several places of worships found in Bankerohan, Quezon Blvd., Panacan, Quimpo Blvd., among others.

Old Japanese Houses – The site of old Japanese homes, warehouses and abaca processing and drying plants before and during World War II. (Mintal, Tugbok District & Toril District)

Osmeña Park – Formerly known as the Plaza, this was the site of the settlement of the early Davaoeños. (San Pedro St.)

Ottha Kyosaburu Memorial Shrine – A memorial obelisk built in honor of Otha Kyosaburu who invoked the Public Land Act No. 926 of 1903. (Mintal Elementary School)

Uyanguren Landing Site – The landing site of Don Jose Oyanguren y Cruz of Guipuzcoa, Spain, the Spanish conqueror who later became the Governor of Davao. (Rodriguez Park, Quezon Blvd.)

San Pedro Cathedral – One of the oldest churches in Mindanao, the original structure of the church was built in 1847 in honor of St. Peter, the city's patron saint. The old altar is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral. (San Pedro St.). It is the ecclesiastical seat of the Archdiocese of Davao.

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague – A local mecca of the city's Roman Catholic devotees. (Shrine Hill, Matina)

St. Mary of Perpetual Rosary – A shrine built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary which features series of steps which leads to the main chapel. (Buhangin District)

Talomo Beach – Sunken warships during the Second World War can be found just 200 meters from the shore. (Talomo District)

Eden Nature Park - A very popular mountain resort located some 40 min away from the city center. It is situated 3000 ft above sea level, giving it a cool and moderate climate. It is 95% man made with pine trees dotting the landscape. It covers 40 hectares worth of developed land.

Philippine Eagle Center - Home to the Philippines National Bird, The Philippine Eagle (previously named Monkey Eating Eagle), the largest eagle in the World. It is where they are bred in captivity in order to increase their population and prevent extinction. Located in Malagos, a 45 min drive from the city center. Aside from being a temporary home for the Monkey Eating Eagle's, it also hosts some other exotic animals native to Davao's forest.

Paradise Island and Beach Resort - A very popular white sand beach resort located in Samal Island. It is a 5 min boat ride away from its drop off point at Lanang. Aside from its unspoiled waters, it also has a zoo as an added attraction.

To sum it up, Davao City is the place to be!!!

^^ to add to the sum, there's no other place? hehehe. that is an irony to my current situation. i love my city and there's always a longing. hey, go davao!

FOUR countries in the East Asean Growth Area (Eaga) are studying the feasibility of designating two or more ports in Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia and the Philippines to allow BIMP-Eaga shipping operation.

Romeo Serra, chair of the BIMP-Eaga Business Council (BEBC) said the study will focus on the feasibility of allowing BIMP-Eaga shipping operators to carry cargoes and passengers between the two designated ports on a reciprocal basis.

He added that under the sea transport linkages they will look into establishing cruise-line servicing Eaga points.

The sea transport concern was among the series of concerns discussed during First BIMP-Eaga Transport Ministers Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawa, Brunei Darussalam on June 5.

The ministers also agreed to endorse priority projects for implementation, namely, Muara (Brunei Darussalam) -- Mnumbok (Malaysia) Ro-Ro/Passenger Ferry; Labuan (Malaysia) -- Muara (Brunei Darussalam) Ro-Ro/Passenger Ferry; Brooke's Point (Philippines) -- Kudat (Malaysia) Sea Linkages; Pontianak (Indonesia) -- Kuching (Malaysia) Sea Linkages; Pare-Pare (Indonesia) -- Tarakan (Indonesia), Numukan (Indonesia) -- Tawau (Malaysia) -- Sandakan (Malaysia) Sea Linkages; Makassar (Indonesia) -- Bitung (Indonesia) -- General Santos (Philippines) Sea Linkages; and Port of Glan (Philippines) -- Tahuna (Indonesia) -- Bitung (Indonesia) Sea Linkages.

With regards to the land transport linkages, they agreed to adopt a sub-regional multilateral or bilateral inter-state transport and transit transport agreement in order to facilitate cross-border movement of people and goods.

They also agreed to endorse priority projects for implementation like the establishment of a consortium company of Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia in the field of land transportation in order to also facilitate cross-border movement of people and goods, setting up of inland clearance depot for trade and transshipment at Eaga borders, and establishing of inter-city bus express service in Eaga.

As far as air linkages are concerned, the group agreed to adopt sub-regional multilateral agreement on common airport tariffs to be studied by a technical group under the Transport, Infrastructure, and ICT Development cluster.

The cooperation among BIMP-Eaga airlines are encouraged to implement co-terminalization with own stopover and code-sharing arrangements, as well as the cooperation among small airlines to link areas which are not served by the national carriers.

Among the priority projects endorsed for implementation are the establishment of air routes between Davao City (Philippines) -- Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) -- Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam), and the establishment of air routes between Pontianak (Indonesia) -- Kuching (Malaysia) -- Bandar Seri Bengawan (Brunei Darussalam).

Serra said the member countries agreed to request the Asian Developmetn Bank (ADB) and German Technical Cooperation Agency (GTZ) to provide technical and financial assistance packages in order to support the transport development of the sub-region.

The member countries respective transport agencies also agreed to interface and work closely with their respective trade, tourism, and natural resources agencies on the development of sustainable transport services in BIMP-Eaga, Serra added. (PIA/pdbanzon)

DAVAO ORIENTAL -- Expected to spur growth and development in the capital town of Davao Oriental, the Philippine Ports Authority with the help of some lawmakers in the province are pushing for the expansion of the Mati wharf.

The PPA is optimistic that the Mati Wharf expansion project will reap its purpose of boosting the local economy.

The project started April this year, and is bound for completion on 2007.

"It is a P60 million project, covering 120 meters expansion at the right and left wing of the wharf," said Aida Pajo of the Philippine Ports Authority-Davao Oriental.

But the left wing will cover more of the expansion.

The PPA also did not have any qualms in financing the project.

Representative Mayo Almario of the second district of Davao Oriental is just as excited and grateful that the project finally has started.

"All the time spent for follow-ups paid off. I am grateful to PPA administrator Oscar Sevilla for not failing me, for nodding to my woes for this project," Almario said.

Earlier, the lawmaker asked for the compliance from all persons and agencies concerned for the realization of the said project. (dxHM/PIA)

By Roderick T. dela Cruz

The new Davao City International Airport is now ready for more passengers and larger aircraft, according to the Asian Development Bank, which financed the $128 million state-of-the-art project.

Officially named Francisco Bangoy International Airport, it is now fully operational and is raring to take in more passengers and bigger aircraft, the ADB said.

It has been upgraded and expanded to provide reliable and safe all-weather operations that meet international standards and remove infrastructure bottlenecks that constrained the growth of domestic and international air services, the bank said.

“It will also enhance Davao’s access to nearby markets and improve the overall economic prospects of the Southern Philippines, and could be considered one vital link for the intermodal transport network essential for this area,” it said.

Actual passenger volume at the Davao airport last year surpassed one million domestic passengers flown in by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Asian Spirit out of 14 daily local flights.

International passengers to and from Manado and Singapore also reached almost 25,000.

“But Davao’s spacious and modern terminal building is designed to accommodate much more, and can easily accommodate up to twice its designed minimum passenger capacity of one million passengers,” the bank said.

Saturday, June 17, 2006
SUNSTAR DAVAO
PTA grounds soon to be an ECOLOGY* park

THREE weeks after the recently concluded 2nd BIMP-Eaga Urban Scout Jamboree, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gave marching orders to start the planting activity at the City Government-owned PTA grounds. City Administrator Wendel E. Avisado disclosed this in an interview Friday.

Avisado said the City Engineer's Office (CEO) has already started the plants from different sources in Davao province.

He said some private entities also donated trees for the PTA grounds that will be turned into an ecology park, similar to the Central Park in New York.

"We want to start the planting activity with the least expense," Avisado said.

Among the plants to be planted at the PTA grounds are African tulip and other endemic plants in the province of Davao.

The CEO with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office will be working hand in hand on the project. (BRQ)


*original news title reads "......economy" which I corrected. :)

Fr. Emeterio E Barcelon (Former Prexy of the Ateneo de Davao University)

THIS Davao-Cagayan Highway is a fascinating mirror of the progress of Mindanao. The bus ride starts from Davao, a prosperous oasis of safety in Mindanao or for that matter for all of the country. A lady physician, an OB-GYNE specialist commented recently that she felt safe to answer a birthing call whether it was at midnight or three in the morning, even if she has to stop by a gasoline station. The Public High School’s afternoon session is let out after dark without the parents worrying about their girls and boys walking home or riding a jeepney.

I know that the mayor urges drug pushers and snatchers to move out of his city. He also gives them two chances before he uses tactics also used by American mayors who inspect for fire violations movie houses that show indecent films every week until they cooperate. The object is to give the people safety. Without peace and order there can be no progress. The resulting prosperity is obvious in Davao where safety is assured.

The first heavily populated district out of the center of town is Calinan famous for its juicy pomelos and aromatic and bitter durian, which Davaoeños still prefer, called the Davao Selection in contrast to the Thai Montong other more meaty and sweeter durians.

From Calinan and its fertile farms starts the climb to the mountain. If the old movie exclaimed "How green is my valley?" the rider must exclaim "How green are my mountains?" at this time of the year. Marahan reaches about 5,000 feet, same as Baguio. Although there are many Baguio pines in the area they do not produce cones with seeds. That is the reason many prefer the Carribean pine which has only two strands instead of three in each leaf bundle. Once in Marahan, out of nowhere appear Nanay Soling Duterte’s three floors concrete training center on a peak. It is said to be a gift of the Sultan of Brunei to Davao. This is almost two hours by bus from the center. Davao City is almost as big as the province of Bulacan. From here there are two new roads that wind down to the plains of Cotabato. The highway crosses through a section of Cotabato and turns back to Davao city jurisdiction.

Here in Marahan, Larry Suarez has a small farm that raises green peppers into which you can sink your teeth like an apple. He also once had six varieties of strawberries that peeked out of nodes of five-foot bamboo poles. But he now concentrates on the Baguio Haranoka variety because of its aroma and sweetness, even though they are only medium-sized. Farther up there is also sitio Epol that grows strawberries and flowers for sale. This is the only place where the traveler can see pink talampunay with numerous flowers hanging down the tree. Sale of flowers and vegetables thrive on this section of the highway. After Marahan is Buda, not named after the enlightened teacher, but simply the Bukidnon Davao border. Beyond Buda is Sinuda where Datu Gawilan used to be the chief of the Matigsalog, who are taller and lighter complexioned than the Binukid tribesmen of the area.

In the late l970s, when there were still missing bridges, vehicles had to wade through rivers. At the time Ateneo De Davao established the first hectare of wet paddy rice in the area. Now there are over two hundred hectares of rice fields. At one celebration a young damsel was asked why she was hurrying home at two in the afternoon. Her answer was because she wanted to return her dress to its owner so she could also join the celebration. A number of the natives at the time had scabies, for which Dra. Trining de La Paz’ asked the natives to dig shallow water wells and gave them soap. It solved the problem. (To be continued.) < emeterio_barcelon@yahoo.com>

Camp Domingo Leonor – Quarters of the Spanish and later American soldiers in the 1920s. (San Pedro St.)




Does anyone of you have a picture of the old buildings inside the barracks? :)

Saturday, June 17, 2006
SUNSTAR DAVAO
PTA grounds soon to be an ECOLOGY* park

THREE weeks after the recently concluded 2nd BIMP-Eaga Urban Scout Jamboree, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gave marching orders to start the planting activity at the City Government-owned PTA grounds. City Administrator Wendel E. Avisado disclosed this in an interview Friday.

Avisado said the City Engineer's Office (CEO) has already started the plants from different sources in Davao province.

He said some private entities also donated trees for the PTA grounds that will be turned into an ecology park, similar to the Central Park in New York.

"We want to start the planting activity with the least expense," Avisado said.

Among the plants to be planted at the PTA grounds are African tulip and other endemic plants in the province of Davao.

The CEO with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office will be working hand in hand on the project. (BRQ)


*original news title reads "......economy" which I corrected. :)

I spotted the erratum too (lol) thanks for the proof read jude!

Does anyone of you have a picture of the old buildings inside the barracks? :)


Wish I could show you some pics.. but to give you a bit of a rather passe update (oxymoron here! lol) some of the buildings undergone refurbishings before i left in 2003.

I used to visit the camp while in college for group studies and project brainstorming. A classmate who is a son of a general? lived in one of the well-furnished military apartment-type dwellings there.

Wish I could show you some pics.. but to give you a bit of a rather passe update (oxymoron here! lol) some of the buildings undergone refurbishings before i left in 2003.

I used to visit the camp while in college for group studies and project brainstorming. A classmate who is a son of a general? lived in one of the well-furnished military apartment-type dwellings there.


we moved from Kamuning QC to Claveria (-> at the back of barracks) when my parents were "assigned" in Mindanao...our stay there was temporary, i was so young then but I still have memories of the place...among others, I remember helicopters landing inside the camp......The last time I was inside was when we (ADDU GLEE CLUB) "serenaded" the political prisoners detained in the camp ...I remember :fiddle: Fr. Mara (+) was with us.

When I saw the heading of Fr. Emeterio Barcelon's column, I thought he was talking about the Pan-Philippine Highway from Davao to Tuguegarao, Cagayan. Turned out he was talking about the highway from Davao to CDO, actually half-way only. He stopped in the hinterland of Bukidnon.

Good News!!!!

Grabeh!!!!

I can't wait to see some big aircrafts!!!!!

i can't wait to hop in there! (haha!)

We are moving on talaga to be the Best City!!

Anyway, May alam kau about expansion sa Sm??

the only official news about Sm i can give you are these:

1. Councilor Peter Lavina flew to Manila to attend various meetings. isa sa meetings kay ang planned expansion of SM Davao. http://www.funchain.com/~peterlavina
(from TJ brewed)

2.i saw this too in the news

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.”


othe than that, wala na ako alam info...

Big aircrafts??

Wow davaoeagle!!

I can't wait to see some of them.

Gus2 ko nga makasakay sa mga malalaking airplane!!

Wheeeee!!

I'm all geared up and ready to go anywhere!! haha.....

the only official news about Sm i can give you are these:

1. Councilor Peter Lavina flew to Manila to attend various meetings. isa sa meetings kay ang planned expansion of SM Davao. http://www.funchain.com/~peterlavina
(from TJ brewed)

2.i saw this too in the news

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.”


othe than that, wala na ako alam info...
sana, i-reveal na nila ang expansion sa SM Davao.

Malapit lng ksi sa amin.

Kaya, la lng....

Sana mas malaki kaysa SM Mall of Asia!!!!!

Hopefully.....Soon

hahahaha!!!

pero onth realistic side, baka yung undeveloped lot lang sa likod ng parking sa likod..hehehe. i beleive SM pa rin may ari nun since naka fence naman cya same as the fence ng SM

hahahaha!!!

pero onth realistic side, baka yung undeveloped lot lang sa likod ng parking sa likod..hehehe. i beleive SM pa rin may ari nun since naka fence naman cya same as the fence ng SM

yup. the fenced in area is still owned by SM. its called the FDS or Future Development Site. that is where the rumored expansion is going to take place.

behind that FDS is the lot still owned by DMCI. i heard that they are planning to put up low to medium rise first class condos and townhouses there. but i think matagal pa yun kasi they are also developing a first class subdivision along maa road, ala las terrasas...

SM also bought a piece of land in bajada, near the redeptorist church. it is rumored to be a site of a SM Hypermart.

Maayong buntag davao !congrats thread 12 na!!!

Fruit season is in the air .......ummmmmmm!!!
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/5520/article177620061720068zo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Palaway lang ko...... opps basig tulo laway ha! hehehe

yup xzibit thats FDS i notice the characther of SM city Davao is built for future expansion , madali lang mag expand from its side they make a bridge or a wing to accomodate the area . did you notice too that they use light materials on their walls para madali lang mag demolish.

parang SM pmpanga..(which is actually SM davao's twin :D)

yup. the fenced in area is still owned by SM. its called the FDS or Future Development Site. that is where the rumored expansion is going to take place.

behind that FDS is the lot still owned by DMCI. i heard that they are planning to put up low to medium rise first class condos and townhouses there. but i think matagal pa yun kasi they are also developing a first class subdivision along maa road, ala las terrasas...

SM also bought a piece of land in bajada, near the redeptorist church. it is rumored to be a site of a SM Hypermart.

is the bajada site purchase official or rumor lang?

is the bajada site purchase official or rumor lang?

its official....news is from a friend who works for sm davao....d lang nila alam kung kelan simula ang construction ng hypermart....baka sasabayan nila ang robinsons...

yup xzibit thats FDS i notice the characther of SM city Davao is built for future expansion , madali lang mag expand from its side they make a bridge or a wing to accomodate the area . did you notice too that they use light materials on their walls para madali lang mag demolish.

yup para madali lang talaga mademolish....

the best way for to connect the fds and the present mall is to build a carpark building in parking b. then build a bridge or overhead walk to connect the mall with the parking building and the parking building with the future expansion of the mall...dba?

kanang lot na naay network bank na fence..unsa na? for sale?

with regards to SM expansion, most probably, maguba ang newly opened mang inasal kay thats the logical path to the expansion area man. luoy pud :(

kung tga davao ka..tapos pala-inum ka..malalaman mo saan ako dito sa pic na to..
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

BTW this pic was taken in bacolod

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Woww another thread so quick we just had the last thread started! we're running at a speed of sound(urrgh my favourite coldplay:D. well done!:okay: thanks paul ug loi. pero walay pictures?... pero sige ra kay maanyag ra man gihapon si davao bisag di ipakita:D





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parang SM pmpanga..(which is actually SM davao's twin :D)


been to SM Pampanga too, it's definitely a twin bro of SM Davao until they (SMP) had their expansion.

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Davao International Airport

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we moved from Kamuning QC to Claveria (-> at the back of barracks) when my parents were "assigned" in Mindanao...our stay there was temporary, i was so young then but I still have memories of the place...among others, I remember helicopters landing inside the camp......The last time I was inside was when we (ADDU GLEE CLUB) "serenaded" the political prisoners detained in the camp ...I remember :fiddle: Fr. Mara (+) was with us.


Yeah the "barracks" reamain as they are i guess.

OT: Got the ADDU Glee CD..been listening to it while driving and made a wrong turn in the process...my bad! I was like being transported back to Davao 20 years earlier that's why. Many thanks Jude!

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The Industrial Northern District of Davao City

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Woww another thread so quick we just had the last thread started! we're running at a speed of sound(urrgh my favourite coldplay:D. well done!:okay: thanks paul ug loi. pero walay pictures?... pero sige ra kay maanyag ra man gihapon si davao bisag di ipakita:D





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No probs Mt.Apo! Keep on posting as well!

Davao City (14 June) — Here comes Muzika del Sur, a Davao-based half-hour cable television show that features the best of Mindanao’s music artistry, which will mark its maiden telecast on various cable channels in different Mindanao cities this June 15.

“It will showcase the vibrant Mindanao music scene like concerts, performances, features on Mindanao-born artists who made it big in the national scene, music videos of homegrown artists.” Said Dax Cañedo, executive producer of the show.

Cañedo said that it is high time that Mindanao particularly its music talent must be exposed to the public. Led by creative director Niño Flores of the Alchemy of Vision and Lights film and television productions, the show aims to be a groundbreaking aural and visual event in regional television with concepts aimed at highlighting the fiesta-like musical and artistic atmosphere in Mindanao.

“Sabi nila maingay ang Mindanao dahil sa mga cannon at mga baril na nagpuputukan, hindi totoo yan, maingay ang Mindanao dahil sa mga tugtog ng reggae, ska, rock, ethnic, hip-hop, acoustic, pop at iba pang musika na umaalingawngaw sa ating mga tenga, Nino Flores the show’s creative force said.

Proof of the pudding is the show’s first episode which features the Mix music fest held at the Wheels and More drive compound. The music fest organized by 105.9 Mix FM was graced by a total of 21 bands with performances that ranged from hardcore-rock to a Michael Buble-inspired pop-standard act.

Davaoena beauty Vanessa Yap and southern rocker Carlos Castaños hosts the show. Davao’s music show Durian jam will also be featured as a segment.

“This is a great show for Mindanao musicians, to be able to reach out to a wider audience. ”Said Wardy Puyod, bass guitarist of the Davaoeño rock band Lizard chips and co-producer of Durian Jam.

A Gensan band can be seen and heard in Cagayan de Oro and vice-versa, Davao bands who are so talented can now also be seen and heard across Mindanao added Puyod.

Mindanao’s particularly Davao has been feeling a musical renaissance of some sorts as local homegrown bands like Isla Era, Back by Midnite, Thavawenyoz and Sidecrash are attempting to invade the national music scene. A territory that have already been conquered by the likes of Joey Ayala, Free Style, South Border and Wardy Puyod’s high school classmate Juris Fernandez of the chart-topping MYMP.

“The musical dynamism here in Mindanao is the reason why we have produced this show.” said Cañedo.

The show will be shown every Thursady 10 pm, Saturdays and Tuesdays every 10:30 p.m. The show will be aired on Skycable Davao channel 28,Tagum channel 15, Zamboanga channel 15, General Santos channel 17, Home Channel Network 35, Digos Cable channel 11 and Parasat Cagayan de Oro channel 24. (AVL)

Maayong buntag davao !congrats thread 12 na!!!

Fruit season is in the air .......ummmmmmm!!!
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/5520/article177620061720068zo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Palaway lang ko...... opps basig tulo laway ha! hehehe
nag laway gyud bai. hahaha. usik akong laway sayang. haha





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ouch..chapa akong "guess asa ko" nga game :( hehe

kanang lot na naay network bank na fence..unsa na? for sale?

with regards to SM expansion, most probably, maguba ang newly opened mang inasal kay thats the logical path to the expansion area man. luoy pud :(
Wawa Mang Inasal!!

Baka may way pa...

Baka, sa tabi ng mang inasal, dun sa comfort room area!! hahaha!!

ksi, newly opened lang ung mang inasal tpos demolish kaagad!

Ganda pa nman sana ng place!! Bsta dun nlng sa gilid sa comfort room.....

Suggest lng..

Please allow me to post these information here: :)


THE BLUE POST
Week of 17 - 24 June 2006



I. SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES

1. June Masses at the Church of the Gesù
Special Friday Masses & Devotions to The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2412

2. Life's Directions
A 3-day, live-in, interactive retreat for young professionals
Friday-Sunday, June 23-25
The Karis, Tagaytay
Offered by the Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM)
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=2451



II. WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

1. Doing Business in China: Breaking Language Barrier and Exploring Business Opportunities
Saturdays, June 17-August 12
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://www.cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=72

2. Designing and Implementing Microinsurance and Savings
Thursday-Saturday, June 22-24
Offered by the Loyola Schools' Development Studies Program
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=2468

3. Marketing diploma program
Intermediate Modules: June 29-July 1, July 13-15
Advanced Modules: July 27-29, August 3-5, August 10-12
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://www.cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=74

4. Accounting for Non Accountants II
Monday-Tuesday, June 19-20
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://www.cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=58

5. Basic Human Resources Management Program for Line Managers
Wednesday Friday, June 21-23
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://www.cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=40

6. A New Look at Supply and Asset Management
Modular Learning System (MLS) programs leading to a Certificate or Diploma in International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (IPSCM)
Incoming Courses:
Demand Management Plus!: July 5-8
Winning Negotiation for Supply Chain Professionals: August 2-4
International Logistics Management: September 7-9
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=69

7. Training and Organizational Development Courses
Training & Organizational Needs Analysis: July 6-7
Training Design & Learning Techniques: July 11-13
Conducting Training & Evaluating Returns: August 16-18
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://www.cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=77

8. Learning the Art of Negotiation
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 11-12
Offered by the Ateneo Graduate School of Business - Center for Continuing Education
http://www.cce.ateneo.edu/news_article.php?id=78

9. 4th Asian Democracies Conference: Political Processes, Memories, Rights and Tradition
Friday, August 25
Escaler Hall, Science Education Complex, Loyola Heights Campus
Offered by the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies
Early bird rates being offered until July 21
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=2435



III. PEP - PEOPLE, EVENTS & PRODUCTS

1. Calling all alumni of Ateneo de Manila’s Entablado
An invitation to Entablado's silver anniversary party & the launch of Entablado’s Alumni Association (ENTAAA)
Saturday, June 24, 6:00pm
U.P. Treehouse, University of the Philippines - Diliman
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2472

2. Sharpen your vision to Eagle Eyes at the 3rd TWA Networking Night
Thursday, June 29, 7:00pm
Malayan Plaza Lounge, Malayan Plaza, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2473

3. The 7th All-Ateneo Alumni Convention in San Diego, California, USA
Thursday-Sunday, June 29-July 2
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2233

4. Fly High for GK (Gawad Kalinga) in California
Friday, July 7, 7:00pm
Simon's Banquet Center, 1050 Nagoya Way, San Pedro, California, USA 90731
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2312

5. Unity and Harmony
A night with classical concert pianist Carmencita Sipin-Aspiras
Saturday, July 8, 8:00pm
Francisco Santiago Hall, Equitable PCI Bank Tower, Makati Avenue, Makati City
For the benefit of the Jesuit Volunteers Philippines
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=2461

6. Cervini-Eliazo Dormers Reunion, Batches 1986-92
Saturday, July 22, 6:00pm
Cervini Hall Recreation Room, Loyola Heights Campus
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2393

7. Blue Roost: The first national Ateneo de Manila alumni reunion in Davao
Friday-Saturday, August 18-19 (Kadayawan 2006)
Davao City
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2467

8. The first Ateneo Chamber Singers choral composition competition (ACSCCC)
Award: P150,000.00
Deadline: Friday, July 14
http://www.ateneochambersingers.com/acsccc/

9. To all Law School alumni
Get to know the trustees of the Ateneo Law Alumni Foundation Inc. (ALAFI)
Featured on the site this week are:
Atty. Valeriano del Rosario, President, http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=2455
Atty. Ernesto Caluya, Jr., Executive Vice-President, http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=2454
Justice Lovell R. Bautista, Vice Chairman for Directory, http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=2458
Atty. Rogelio A. Cortes, http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=2457
Atty. Jose Martin R. Tensuan, http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=2456
The ALAFI web page is at
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=948

10. Read about the the Memorial Day weekend Gathering of Eagles picnic on May 28, 2006 in California
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=39&aid=2453

11. Jesuit Communications / Tanging Yaman Mid Year Promo
Until June 30
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=2470



IV. SPORTS

1. Watch the 2006 FIFA World Cup at the Blue Eagle Gym!
June 9-July 10
Tickets are available at the University Athletics Office and the Ateneo Football Center
Reservations for season passes are being accepted until June 3
Hosted by the Ateneo Football Center and Solar Sports
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=27&aid=2382

2. 3rd All-Jesuit Alumni Badminton Tournament
Saturday-Sunday, July 29-30
Club 650 Sports Center, E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Libis, Quezon City
http://www.ateneo.edu/?p=120&type=2&sec=38&aid=2323



V. HELP DESK

1. Gawad Kalinga-Ateneo needs toys, supplies & equipment for GK Sibol Day Care Centers for preschoolers
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=2409

2. The Office of International Programs of the Ateneo de Manila University is in need of a Project Assistant and Coordinator for Exchange Students
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=762



VI. THIS WEEK AT WWW.ATENEO.EDU
Check out the Ateneo website for the latest news and features!
News
La Viña is new dean of School of Government
JGSOM students win business plan competition anew
Ateneo Glee Club to compete in Europe
Biology prof wins NAST-DuPont Talent Search for Young Scientists
Ateneo Art Gallery unveils 12 short-listed artists for 2006 Ateneo Art Awards Outbound
Six-time national champion Ateneo Debate Society gets support of PLDT Foundation
Features
Thankful for the MAGIS
A peek at cafeteria food finds
Announcements
Ateneo Blue Repertory presents "Stages of Love"
Ateneo Press holds annual book sale June 19-30
Book on forest stewardship in Asia to be launched June 16
"Legacy: Selected Works and Writings of James B. Reuter, SJ" still on sale
Call for applications for Australian Leadership Awards



VII. IN MEMORIAM
Ateneo de Manila alumni & faculty who have passed away this year
http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=29&aid=2135

hahahaha!!!

pero onth realistic side, baka yung undeveloped lot lang sa likod ng parking sa likod..hehehe. i beleive SM pa rin may ari nun since naka fence naman cya same as the fence ng SM


i heard that's going to be the future site of 'mega SM ukay-ukay' :hahaha: :jk: sabi nga ni Tito Henry.."surprise daw eh":hahaha:

this just in....50/50 na maglagay ng sm hypermart dito....pati na rin sa cdo 70/30. meetings are taking place if they are going ahead with the project.

they might just make use of the land in some other way.....

SM ukay-ukay????
Bakit??
Ba't hindi nlng mga carnival rides??
O di kya Tiangge mall??
Sana mas mganda ang knilang idea dyan!!

Pwede ano nlng additional cinemas, o di kya another big mall pero sa SM pa rin.

i heard that's going to be the future site of 'mega SM ukay-ukay' :hahaha: :jk: sabi nga ni Tito Henry.."surprise daw eh":hahaha:
SM ukay-ukay????
Bakit??
Ba't hindi nlng mga carnival rides??
O di kya Tiangge mall??
Sana mas mganda ang knilang idea dyan!!

Pwede ano nlng additional cinemas, o di kya another big mall pero sa SM pa rin.

this just in....50/50 na maglagay ng sm hypermart dito....pati na rin sa cdo 70/30. meetings are taking place if they are going ahead with the project.

they might just make use of the land in some other way.....
sana 100/100 na ang paglagay ng SM Hypermart.

Let's hope and pray xzibit!!

Yeah the "barracks" reamain as they are i guess.

OT: Got the ADDU Glee CD..been listening to it while driving and made a wrong turn in the process...my bad! I was like being transported back to Davao 20 years earlier that's why. Many thanks Jude!

@davaoeagle: oui!! nostalgique en effet (watch out for some revealing indices :hahaha:)

@skyblue...: seriously I really don't know what they're planning to put up there...how I wish they can open a "space park (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Park) " ,
refer to this link: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Park ...if ever, then we'll be the first (?) in southeast asia to have such, that will make us a 'tourist destination' then...this is only a suggestion.

sana they'll make the SM larger.grabe naman nang ukay2x oi

Baka gimikan na Venue-styled. Maganda kasi na malapit sa beach ang gimik places.

@ gravy_addict: Asa man ka diha sa photo , ayaw pangatik kay sige kug agi ila Manuel Chiew ug kaila nako si Anton...hehehehe!

“I hold it as an article of faith in government that there can never be development and progress in any city or province in the country, unless there is stability, unless there is peace and order”.

Such a statement can only come from the man who is leading Davao City’s transformation from an urban laboratory of guerilla warfare in the early 80’s to the Most Competitive Metro City in the Philippines today – Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Roa Duterte – a no-nonsense leader who means what he says. Regularly on TV, he calmly warns criminals not to dare enter the city or suffer the consequences.

In his first term as elected Mayor (1988-1992), he built a foundation of peace and order. Streets were again literally and figuratively clean. Being a staunch advocate of stability, confidence was regained. The good news about Davao’s rebirth spread like wildfire and people from all sectors of the society rallied behind a leader they had hoped for and got.

Reelected for a second term (1992-1995), Duterte established clear development directions and mobilized all sectors of the society. He initiated the “Invest in Davao” project and signed in 1994 the very first investment incentive code by a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines resulting in a dramatic change of the city’s economic landscape.

Winning unopposed in his bid for a third term (1995-1998), the Mayor continued using tried and tested formulas in running the affairs of the city and the international and national awards and recognitions came aplenty. In 1996, he signed the Women’s Development Code of Davao City – another first from a LGU.

Having completed the maximum three successive full terms as Mayor, he ran for and was elected representative (1998-2001) to the 11th Congress of the Philippines.

Being known and loved for as a man of action who is most adept in executing plans rather than serving as a legislator, Duterte was elected again as Mayor (2001-2004). In September 2001, barely a few months after inauguration, he established the 911 – Central Communications and Emergency Response Center which was patterned after the 911 emergency response mechanisms of the USA and Canada. This project is being run 24/7 in partnership with the Davao Light and Power Company.

Today, Mayor Duterte is serving his fifth term (2004-2007) at City Hall and it seems that majority of his constituents are poised to support him for another term starting 2007 even if there is this big possibility that he might run unopposed in the next elections.

Credit it to a performance that made a big difference in the lives of the Davaoeños. Credit it to the hand that made Davao as one of the leading metro cities in the Philippines. Credit it to a strong stance against crime, drugs, and lawlessness.

If there is one particular “artist” this website must feature extensively, it would be Kublai Millan. This artistic genius has won various national and regional awards and recognitions in the field of visual arts which are too numerous to mention. Yet, the man needs no resume to sell his craft. His artworks do not just speak for themselves. They scream of passion. They captivate the senses. They defy the odds.

The artist has done thousands of artworks in almost every type of medium available. From photography, to painting, to wire-framed paper sculptures, and to every imaginable and unimaginable works of art, even to turning junk and garbage into art objects that command appreciation instead of being dumped as most everybody would, this one particular artist leaves no stone unturned as he sees art in everything. The everyday things that are usually taken for granted, Kublai sees art in them. And this is what sets him apart from the rest.

At 31, Kublai has already immortalized himself through his awe-inspiring and imposingly larger than life sculptures displayed in significant places in Mindanao. He is the artist behind the giant durian at the Davao International Airport. He just finished a 50-foot risen Christ sculpture in the largest church in Mindanao in Tagum City. He has also made kampilan, a sword sculpture of the same towering height (50 feet) at Sultan Kudarat. The artist has also revealed a just concluded landmark sculptures in Lanao and an ongoing project in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur which the artist quips is nothing short of grand with the cost running to millions already.

Having marveled at thousands of his artworks displayed in and out of the family-run hotel called Ponce Suites (at Doña Vicenta Village in Davao City), the first question that came to mind was “Does the artist ever find time to sleep at all?”

Kublai’s patience and knock for intricate details in his sculptures are impressive to say the least. The graceful sway of the eagles’ feathers as if touched by wind, the elaborate rendition of every single leaf and flower as if they were bursting with life , even the vivid facial expressions of his subjects never fail to evoke the right emotion. Kublai has made the difficult look easy.

And the man is not letting up. I guess sleep and leisure can come later. Not just yet. “I want to do more while I am still young. The possibilities seem endless while you are young” Kublai stated. “There were talks and proposals for me to create sculptures in strategic places in the city to showcase Davao as a city of arts, of sculptures, but nothing is final yet. I guess what holds us back is the budget. Most of the works I’ve done lately were financed by private individuals. The durian you see at the Davao International airport was funded by Mr. Bobby Soriano intended as a gift for his mother who unfortunately died a week before the airport inauguration. The grand project I’m doing in Mt. Apo, in Kapatagan, is being funded by an individual who is as crazy as me when it comes to arts. And while I’m at it, I am also doing the finishing touches here (referring to the 4th floor of Ponce Suites), it will be an alternative bar where intellectuals, musicians, writers, and artists alike can converge” Kublai added.

He toured us around the place proudly inviting us to get a feel of one of the hanging nooks in the bar where one will get a panoramic view of nearby surroundings as well as everything under one’s feet. Lastly, Kublai talked about a vanishing culture in Mindanao that he would like to preserve through his sculptures. Perhaps, that explains the burning passion to do more. And looking at the rate Kublai is molding his art in Mindanao, I guess it won’t be long for the man to artistically showcase a culture that is distinctly carved and molded for the island’s glory in the not so distant future. (Ivan C. Cortez –DCIPC)

Note: Kublai Ponce Millan can be reached through these numbers - 0920-778-8808 and at (06382) 227-9070 or e-mail him at kubali@lycos.com

There is no other hotel in the world like Ponce Suites. It is an art gallery and hotel rolled into one.

This 30-room 4-storey hotel is hard to miss owing to a number of giant sculptures that surround it. We are not just talking here of mere sculptures as the ones you will see in this hotel are nothing short of grand. Yet these heart-stopping larger than life masterpieces are just samples of what you will experience once you decide to enter the lobby and begin your art expedition on each floor.

A walk through the hallways, corners, staircases and function rooms of Ponce Suites is an incomparable visual feast. The hotel has become Kublai Millan’s virtual gallery featuring more than a thousand masterpieces that filled every nook and cranny. Even the ceilings and bathrooms are not spared to host the works of this art genius.

The hotel is literally filled with Kublai’s paintings and artworks depicting every facet of life rendered in various dimensions and media, exclusively or otherwise mixed. None is ever done haphazardly for the sake of quantity. Each piece invites time for examination. Each piece evokes emotion. And in between each step in the hallway seems like eternity as you would not let one piece escape your scrutiny and appreciation for details as well as the message it brings. Even the crawling papier mache ant workers, all 365 of them on the ceiling are difficult to ignore as they were made about a foot long each.

The hotel could probably enter the Guinness Book of World records as the “hotel with the most number of artworks by a single artist per square meter of area”

Ponce Suites is no doubt synonymous to arts and culture and this trademark has made it the favorite venue of non-government organizations for meetings, seminars, conferences and other gatherings.

The roof deck of the hotel is now being transformed into a bar for artists and intellectuals. The bar will offer among others a vegetarian menu, an array of tea concoctions, and hanging nooks where one can have a panoramic view of the nearby surroundings as well as every single thing situated 50 feet under one’s feet. (by Ivan C. Cortez of DCIPC)

Note: Ponce Suites is located at the corners of Roads 3 and 4, Doña Vicenta Village II, Bajada, Davao City