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dinabaw

December 3rd, 2008, 02:03 PM

A Davaoeño Feast
BY JEREMY C. MALCAMPO

Though most Pinoy gourmands criticize Davao cuisine as something that always goes with liquor, or something you eat to help kill time because the natives prefer their fish and meat sinugba (charcoal grilled), boiled or roasted with ginger and tanglad (lemon grass), I believe otherwise. I do believe—behind all the Sinuglaw fad which roots from classical to contemporary Filipiniaña culinary history—that Davao food is so diverse and good, it takes a lifetime to rationalize and answer the question why they love Durian, and why Davao women are extremely special.

For one, the Davao people’s treatment of food, like the fresh bounties of the sea (tanigue, kitong, tuna), is geared towards preserving natural flavors. Whether we like it or not, a hearty tanigue meat, tuna panga (jaw) or tuna belly are at their best when treated with just the most basic culinary requirement (the most important element in cooking) which is plain heat.

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1. Guprito nga Tilapia with Mago Ginger
Sauce
2. Kinilaw na Barilis
3. Bola Bola Puso ng Saging

Perhaps, all types of meat really reincarnate as food for humanity when grilled. They are four times more flavorful and aromatic with all essential oils enhanced. When grilled atop charcoal, meat becomes tastier as salinity (natural chloric acids) doubles, and high and low-lypo fatty acids fuse together, making it good enough to please both the palate and our olfactory sense. Of course, there’s the aged Sukang Tuba, and Sasa (sap) that are romantically fermented through years and years of storage in Tapayan clay jars, and big glassware with garlic, onions, pepper, pork fat oil, and heavily infused with chili peppers.

My last Davao food adventure was well over two years ago, and I had forgotten how good Davao food can be. It was precisely to reacquaint myself with the goodness of Davao cuisine that just recently I found myself, together with a few colleagues and friends, at the Hotel Intercon in Makati City giving support to Chef Manuel "Paddy" Lascano’s Davao Food Festival which highlighted a superior buffet line of modern and authentic Davao cuisine.

When I arrived at the Jeepney Restaurant of the Hotel Intercon, I found my mentor, Chef Gene Gonzalez, giving detailed instructions to a chef at the rotisserie station about properly grilling a tuna panga to his preference; while asking another member of the staff for a minute serving of Oding or Udong (a Filipinized dish of the Japanese Udon). In the next table, my mentor’s sous chef, together with Café Breizh owner Chef Paul Tee of Davao, was signaling me for an early, afternoon drink.

After Chef Paddy was formally introduced to me, I went to check the Oding or Udong station. I was asked by one of the interns who participated in the festival if I wanted to try a sample serving, and I replied yes. She sautéed some chopped garlic and onions in oil and put in about two tablespoons of fresh pork liver slices until they changed in color. She added some herbs and put in some flour-and-egg-based noodles with some kinayod coconut meat. The coconut meat extended its internal oils and turned the concoction into a creamy dish, timely perfect for seasoning with salt and pepper.

While she plated it, I proceeded to the grill station. I asked for a serving of marinated, fresh liempo slices and a single order of tuna panga for grilling. When I tried everything with steamed rice and a dip made out of suka at sili, the food was so good I was convinced to try out everything that the food festival had to offer.

While Chef Paddy was giving some lectures on Davao food history to the rest of the guests at our table, I signaled to my mentor’s sous chef to join me in choosing some more examples of Davao food to try out.

As we stepped into the casserole area, and the fry station, he recommended the Guprito nga Tilapia with Mango Ginger Sauce, which was fried to a superb crispiness. The mango ginger sauce was bliss; it was a basic amalgamation of aroma and contrasting tastes. It was really very good and as far as I know Chef Paddy is renowned for this amazing Davao dip. I then got some pieces of fried Puso ng Saging Bola Bola, which had some reddish outer-burn, and tasted meaty in umami. I enjoyed them with the mango ginger dip, as well.

After lunch, my stomach still had some room for Sea Urchin Roe Salad, fried garlic stewed pork belly, Manuk Kiarehan, and some Cassava Dumplings with Durian Cream for dessert. Needless to say, I left the food festival well-sated and intending to come back. Incidentally, the Davao Food Festival at the Hotel Intercon is until March 31.

Manila Bulletin

sandman.ink

December 3rd, 2008, 02:10 PM

Udong? kelangan pa pala ng chef nun? sosy...hehhe

dinabaw

December 3rd, 2008, 02:12 PM

another style of kinilaw preperation , sushi style but DIY ingredients onli in Davao :D

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onli in Davao manamis namis(sweet) na BB-Q...

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All-Time Favorite Grilled Bunto't Panga...

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dinabaw

December 3rd, 2008, 02:14 PM

Udong? kelangan pa pala ng chef nun? sosy...hehhe

:lol: sosy na kay japanese nodol, bitaw udong was 1st sa Davao abi nako sa Bojol?

paulkrps

December 3rd, 2008, 02:16 PM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/3.jpg
^^

parang tall grasses...hehe :nuts:

nice unta, pero it looks like smog to me.

dinabaw

December 3rd, 2008, 02:20 PM

^^ abi nako gi tuyo kay brush fires all over LA LOL

paulkrps

December 3rd, 2008, 03:07 PM

RIP

Rachel Holazo, artist
passed away december 1st at 4:45 pm.

may she rest in peace.

Ibex

December 3rd, 2008, 03:14 PM

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/banana_leaf_asian)

This restaurant is a union of Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese culinary tradition. Try their famous Hainanese Chicken, Nasi Goreng (Malaysian rice with egg on top), Malayan Curry and Roti Canai (with curry sauce or condensed milk). For dessert, try their Fried Banana. Banana Leaf also offers lunch buffet every 1st day of the month.

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tel (082) 225-8898
address:Ground Floor Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales Street Davao City

Cafe Mediterranean (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/cafe_mediterranean)

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Known to its loyal patrons as the home of kebabs, gyros, hummus and pizzas, Cafe Mediterranean is a dining experience. The menu covers the best cuisines from the vast Mediterranean, the Middle East to North Africa to Italy, France and Spain. My personal favorites are Lamb Stew, Tunisian Fish, and Eggplant Parmigiana.

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tel (082) 225-8997
address:G/F Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales St. Davao City

Lotus Court (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/lotus_court)

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Lotus Court

Located at the 5-star Marco Polo Hotel, Lotus Courst is the hotel's signature dining room serving the finest selection of authentic Cantonese cuisine highlighted by fresh quality seafood. The Lotus Court is the ideal location for business entertainment and social gatherings with Private Rooms that can seat from 20 to 100 persons.

Open:
Lunch
Daily - 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Dinner
Daily - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

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tel:63 82 221 0888 url:marcopolohotels.scriptmania.com (http://marcopolohotels.scriptmania.com/restaurant.html)
address:Marco Polo Hotel, CM Recto Avenue, Davao City

Claude's Le Cafe de Ville Restaurant (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/claudes_le_cafe_d)

French and Continental dining.

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Ah Fat Seafood Restaurant (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/ah_fat_seafood_res)

Typical Chinese restaurant with very reasonable prices. The service is fast and the food is very good. Frequently you need to wait before being seated because of the many patrons. Because of this, they opened another branch.. Just behind the original! Yet, the 2 branches are never seen empty. That's how good their food is.

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tel:
address:Victoria Plaza, Bajada District Davao City

Jack's Ridge (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/jacks_ridge)

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Outdoor Amphitheater @ night.. twinkling lights!
photo by: Melissa Solito

Located at the top of Shrine Hills in Matina, this place offers a spectacular view of the city, Davao Gulf and even Samal Island. Very nice place to eat especially at night, with cool breeze and bright twinkling city lights for a view. Specializes in local Filipino delicacies like sinigang, lechon, grilled tuna, barbeque chicken, spare ribs, etc. The order takes up to 30 minutes to be served but it is worth the wait.

Adjacent to the restaurant is Kai's, a bar featuring live bands almost nightly and Karlo's Coffee Station, a lovely coffee shop. There's also a piano bar type:Local World66 rating:http://www.world66.com/lib/poi/star_full.gif http://www.world66.com/lib/poi/star_full.gif http://www.world66.com/lib/poi/star_full.gif http://www.world66.com/lib/poi/star_full.gif http://www.world66.com/lib/poi/star_empty.gif

address:Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City

Tsuru Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/tsuru_japanese_res)

http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/tsuru_japanese_res/hot_ass Serves Japanese dishes. A bit pricey by Davao standards. Be prepared to shell out about 20 USD for a good meal. Since yellowfin tuna is readily available in the city, be prepared to taste the best sushi and sashimi this side of Asia! There's also a buffet (eat-all-u-can) event every 15th and 30th of the month for about 10 USD per person.

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tel:+63 (82) 2210901
address Door 3, Don R. Castillo Bldg., Legaspi St. , Davao City

Bistro Rosario (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/bistro_rosario)

Serves a variety of food including Filipino, European and Continental dishes. Their main specialty are steaks of different kinds, to be cooked to your specification. Pastries, cakes and desserts are also available in their bakery, and are very delicious and often out of stock by afternoon due to high demand. Sandwiches, pasta and other snacks are also served up to 6pm. The prices are quite high for locals but not for dollar earners and servings are big. Service is excellent and food are served within 30 minutes after ordering.

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tel:+63 82 221-7780
address:F. Torres St., Davao City

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/banana_leaf_asian_1)

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This restaurant is a union of Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indian and Vietnamese culinary tradition. Try their famous Hainanese Chicken, Nasi Goreng (Malaysian rice with egg on top), Malayan Curry and Roti Canai (with curry sauce or condensed milk). For dessert, try their Fried Banana. Banana Leaf also offers lunch buffet every 1st day of the month.

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tel:(082) 225-8898
address:Ground Floor Chimes Specialty Store, Governor Sales Street Davao City

O'Flannagan's (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/oflannagans)

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Typical Saturday Night at O'Flannagan's

An Irish Pub and restaurant serving reasonably good Irish food and drinks. The bar is loaded with the usual bar drinks plus authentic Irish thirst quenchers. Pub amiance with lots of Irish knick-knacks. Must try are the steaks and Irish specialties. Servings are huge, dishes are flavorful at reasonable prices. Now also open for lunch at 10 AM everyday.

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tel:300-1850
address:Ilustre St, Davao City (near Gaisano South Mall)

Luz Kinilaw (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/luz_kinilaw)

Luz Kinilaw is authentic Davao cuisine! It's a seaside restaurant serving no-frills inihaw na panga (roast jaw of yellow fin tuna) and kinilaw (local version of the Japanese sashimi - bite-size chunks of raw fish marinated in vinegar with local vegetables) . The place is pretty bare and simple but the food more than makes up for the place, and the prices are very reasonable. If absorbing the local culture is your thing, then this is the ultimate Davao food trip for you!

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tel:+63 82 221-8377
address:Salmonan, Quezon Blvd., Davao City

Davao Hilltop Restaurant (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/davao_hilltop_rest)

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Davao Hilltop Restaurant

With a great view of downtown Davao, this lovely restaurant serves Filipino delicacies.

Food for a not so expensive price! Excellent specially at night time. Great for dates and unquestionbly a "must see" when you visit davao

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address:Shrine Hill, Matina, Davao City

Mandarin Tea Garden (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/mandarin_tea_garde)

This is one of the first Chinese Restaurants in Davao City and it is known for its affordable prices and well-cooked meals!

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email:www.mandarin.com.ph (http://www.mandarin.com.ph)

Zakoya Japanese Restaurant (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/zakoya_japanese_re)

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The 2nd best authentic japanese restaurant in Davao city...opens for lunch from 11am-2pm and serves dinner buffet from 6pm-10pm

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tel:(+63)(82) 227.7760 url:www.zakoya.co.nr (http://www.zakoya.co.nr/)
address Door #3 Davcon Autoville bldg. F. Torres St. Davao City email:zakoyadvo@gmail.com

Coco's (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/regines)

An excellent restaurant mainly featuring seafood. Also with an excellent Roasted Pig.
Regine's located on F. Torres Street, Davao City is no longer. It now called Coco's Grill. The have a great menu from pizza to lobster. This is one of many favorite restaurants in Davao for the wife and I. Great food and service.

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tel:+63 82 222-3494 address:
F. Torres St., Davao City

Thai Ming (http://www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/philippines/davao/eating_out/thai_ming)

Two locations, NCCC Mall and The Venue Compound. Excellent Thai food. The prices are reasonable and the orders are good for 2-3 persons. The restaurants have good ambiance and the personnel are helpful. Occasionally they have a buffet event.

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address:The Venue Compound, Davao City

Ibex

December 3rd, 2008, 03:20 PM

schu - Chimes Felcris Specialty Store, Davao City

schu lovers, unite! We are a global brand whose design centers are in Paris and Milan. Currently available in Manila, Ho Chi Minh City Jakarta, the UAE, Australia and Paris, schu has become known for offering affordable alternatives to women who love expressing themselves through their footwear.

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Ibex

December 3rd, 2008, 03:26 PM

Davao Shopping

Davao is certainly the place to be if you are going to do some shopping. Davao shopping boasts of an excellent mix of the old with the new. You can go to a local market and you will find beautiful traditional handicrafts. Afterwards, you can visit a local mall and you will find branded imported items, electronics and clothes. The malls offer huge selections of various products.

Gaisano Mall

One of the most famous malls in Davao is the Gaisano Mall. You will certainly enjoy Davao shopping while relaxing within the pleasant and modern environment that this mall has to offer. The Gaisano Mall of Davao is a 6-level establishment which practically offers everything you need. It is the ultimate “one-stop” mall where you can go for shopping, dining and entertainment. The mall is packed with various types of stores and stalls that ensure a great shopping experience for its clientele. The stores offer great prices. You will enjoy a varied experience with each store. You can have a customized perfume at one store and then have a pair of jeans altered while you wait at another store.

NCCC Supermarket

Your Davao shopping experience cannot be complete if you don’t check out the NCCC Supermarket. Do not be fooled by the name. This 4-storey establishment is more than just a supermarket. It actually offers various retail outlets where you can enjoy shopping for great prices. You can also enjoy their bowling alley, restaurants and cinemas. NCCC Supermarket is actually the biggest mall in Davao. You will find the freshest fruits like mangosteen, pomelo and durian in NCCC. You can also shop for tuna and have your purchases iced, packed and shipped to Manila or elsewhere.

Aldevinco

The largest marketplace for local handicrafts – the Aldevinco, is a must stop for your needs. In truth, despite the existence of many stores selling locally crafted products, many tourists still visit Aldevinco since it is the one-stop shop for antiques, batik, brass wares, sarongs, pearls and other handmade products. It is actually a mini-mall with numerous stalls. What is great about this establishment is that you can haggle for the best price. The better you are at haggling, the more shopping money you will save.

City Triangle

Located across the Aldevinco is the City Triangle. This is one of the newest additions to Davao shopping treats. It is actually a huge food retail center where you can find numerous food outlets or restaurants and retail stores as well. This is where you will find the biggest computer retailer in Davao. The City Triangle is famous for its huge dining area which often converts into an entertainment area for concerts or trade fairs.

Victoria Plaza

Victoria Plaza is one of the oldest Davao shopping centers. It is fairly small compared to the newer malls but the area is considerably large. It was once the largest shopping mall in Mindanao. You will basically find restaurants, boutiques, jewelry shops, offices and movie theaters. You will find several Korean bars as well.

SM City Davao

Of course if the topic is shopping we need to talk about the famous SM City. Davao’s SM is a part of the chain of malls scattered all over the country. After a day’s shopping, you can relax by watching a movie at Movietime. This mall boasts of four cinemas. If you need to shop for some basic necessities, the mall has its usual huge Supermarket. Some of the “to-visit” stores in SM City Davao include Healthy Options, Naturalizer, Frostbite, Pritong Manok, Oroderm Megaclinic, Natural High, Retrospect and a whole lot more. The mall also has its usual stores like Ace Hardware, Toy Kingdom, National Bookstore, Surplus Shop, SM Appliance Center and Watsons.
Overall, Davao shopping offers a complete and enjoyable experience. You can shop for cell phones in one store and then move to another store for sarongs. The city has practically everything you need when it comes to your shopping needs and pleasure.

Chimes Mall

Chimes Mall, a little mall found in the heart of the city's Chinatown. It is known as a specialty mall that houses power brands and special luxury items that cannot be found in the mainstream malls of Davao City. Chimes mall is the counterpart of Rustan in Makati with the regards to the brands being advertised. Alongside, you will see different dining experiences since it is the headquarter of famous restobars like Figaro, Banana Leaf and the likes of it. Chimes is the best place to go if you want to avoid the stereotype business of shopping malls. It is a boxy type mall with a quiet ambiance.

Damosa Market Basket

Damosa Market Basket is the newest dinning and shopping destination in the City of Davao. It is located within the complex of Damosa gateway, a pocket mall that is home to numerous fashion boutiques and restobars. Market Basket is the newest alternative for shopping. It offers a whole new shopping experience that you cannot see in mainstream shopping malls. Most boutiques within the complex offers cheap and affordable prices for clothes and other fashion items. Market basket is also the best choice if you are up for a little bit of bargain shopping and bite meals.

Davao Central Warehouse Club

Davao Central Warehouse Club is located in Agdao Davao City. As the name implies, it is a storehouse for merchandise and goods. A different kind of shopping mall that offers retail and wholesale products. It has a very wide supermarket and department store. Central Warehouse is also a main distributor of products and goods to a lot of convenient stores in Davao. Branched all over Mindanao, Davao Central Warehouse club is the place to go if you are up for great buys and affordable retail and wholesale prices.

Victoria Plaza Mall

Victoria Plaza Mall is one of the oldest malls in Davao City. It was established in the early ninetees. A two storey yet very wide shopping center. It is knows as the biggest and widest shopping center in the entire Mindanao. Victoria Plaza caters everything that you are looking for, it includes food shops, restaurants, boutiques, a department store and supermarket, shipping and airline ticket offices, jewelry shops, movie theaters and other business centers. The choices are endless in Victoria Plaza shopping mall. The best thing about this shopping center is that, it houses a lot of boutiques and bargain stores that sells the hippest and trendiest clothing apparel of today's generation for a very cheap price.

Source: http://www.davaoboard.com/davao-shopping.php

Ibex

December 3rd, 2008, 03:30 PM

Davao Diving

When talking of world-class dive sites in Davao, Talicud and Samal Islands are likely among the places tourists and divers would think of. Diving in Davao is more meaningful around these Islands in the middle of the Davao Gulf area.

Angels Cove

Diving at the southwest side of Talicud, divers would find Angels Cove. This is a close neighbor of Mansud Wall, another Talicud Island dive site wonder. Due to the gentle water current prevailing in the area, Angels Cove provides an ideal experience for novices when diving in Davao. It is categorized as an easy dive, with visibility within a depth of 20 meters where soft and hard corals abound. For a deeper depth for experienced divers, going down 40 to 50 meters can reveal huge jack fish, tunas, and mackerels.

Mansud Wall

Also southwest of Talicud, and mentioned here as a close neighbor of Angels Cove, is Mansud Wall. The wall has a rocky surface with rich coral formations. About 60 feet down is the sandy sea floor, but divers may stay up to a depth of 30 feet to enjoy tunicates hanging on the wall, parrot fish of various sizes, and tropical fish. Mansud is perfect for night diving in Davao and recommended for snorkelers and experienced divers.

The Marissa dive site

The Marissa dive site can be found if divers opt to dive at the southeast side of Samal Island—especially divers staying at the Pearl Farm. Marissa has 3 very interesting areas for diving in Davao. Thus, the name Marissa 1, 2, and 3. Why Marissa? The site was named after the daughter of the discoverer, and both father and daughter are dive enthusiasts. About 20 to 25 meters off the shoreline divers will be awe-struck by fascinating sights of table and bubble corals, stag and elk horns, aside from the overall rich marine life.

Dela Paz Corner

Dela Paz Corner is an offshore reef perfect for night diving in Davao. This dive site reveals a rocky wall with incredible ledges and interesting cracks and fissures. After going down about 20 to 30 feet, divers are treated to wonderful sights of nudi and pluero branches, big sponges and sponge crabs, and scores of pipe, scorpion, trumpet, lion, and cardinal fish. There are also rabbit, parrot, and hawk fish. It’s a wonderful deep sea zoo down there.

Mushroom Rock

When diving in Davao and first-timers hear about the Mushroom Rock, they often think of a coral bed where mushrooms pop up mysteriously. Or perhaps, a collection of strange mushroom-shaped corals. The name is actually derived from the rock bottom of the site which is shaped like a mushroom—a dome on top with a narrow trunk underneath. Divers think the narrowing of the foundation is due to the erosion caused by the strong under water current. Hills of reef can also be seen where numerous reef fish dwell. At times there are also dolphins roaming around.

Pinnacle Point

Pinnacle Point southeast of Big Ligid, an islet near Samal, is actually an imposing rock formation pointed at the top. This Pinnacle has fascinating pink corals and is surrounded by two other lower pinnacles. The three rock formations stand at 10 to 20 meters high. Diving in Davao at this site feels like climbing up a mountain. The Pinnacle is surrounded by tubastrea, anthias, black corals, gorgonians, and scores of other deep sea invertebrates. Angel fish, lion fish, octopus, eels, and scorpion fish also abound in the area.

Ligid Caves

For a really memorable diving in Davao, the Ligid Caves are a must-see. When going down deeper than 25 meters two caves will appear leading to a corridor where resident reef fish hide in sponge crabs and black and soft corals. With enough luck and time, divers may yet discover other fascinating things hidden in these caves.

Angels Cove Dive Site

Calm and gentle water current, almost angelic in nature, generally characterizes this attractive dive site in Davao. Perhaps thus it derives its name—Angels Cove or a haven for angels. Located southwest of Talicud Island in the Davao Gulf, the site reveals exciting sights at only a depth of 20 meters. As divers explore the sea floor, soft and hard corals lay sprawled on rock beds, while on other portions is the sandy bottom. See also jack fish, tunas, and mackerels that frolic.

Dapia Dive Site

Talicud Island is the smaller island together with Samal Island located in the Davao Gulf. Along the coast of Talicud is Dapia, an attractive dive site in Davao. The pristine waters here serve as a sanctuary for the fascinating marine life around and beneath it. Examples are tropical fish, morays, barracuda, fusiliers, sea urchins, sea horses, and even jack fish and tunas. There are also amazing coral gardens and coral covered reefs—in fact, the site is popularly called Dapia Reef.

Read more about the Dapia Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/dapia-dive-site.php)...

Babu Santa Minwall Dive Site

Another Talicud island wonder, this attractive dive site in Davao has gentle currents most of the time especially in areas around the Minwall or Mansud Wall. For a clearer dive sightseeing go down about 60 feet for fantastic deep sea highlights. Just follow the rocky wall and descend further at 30 meters to enjoy the various coral formations protruding from the wall. Then come across a hidden cove which is a haven of tunicates. Try this dive site at night and spot parrotfish of different sizes and smaller tropical fish roaming. In shallower areas divers can take pleasure observing soft corals. This attractive dive site in Davao is excellent for both first-timers and advanced divers.

Coral Garden Dive Site

Found west of Talicud Island, this attractive dive site in Davao is also fondly called “Linosutan” by local diving folks of Barangay Linosutan. Divers are treated to a sight of deep sea sand dunes, hard and soft coral beds, tropical fish, wrasse, garden eels, and parrot-fish. Anemones here have lots of shrimp, damselfish, anthias, fusiliers, and tube worms.

Marissa Dive Site

Samal Island has an enthralling dive spot on its western portion. Marissa, an attractive dive site in Davao, is generally a formation of shallow reefs in 3 sites. Hence, this dive site is really a combination of 3 spots divers refer to as Marissa 1, 2, and 3. At a depth of 30 meters the sites reveal fascinating coral variations. While snorkeling it will be fun to watch lobsters in the areas, as well as hawksbill turtles.

Dela Paz Corner Dive Site

Southwest of Samal Island is this extraordinary and attractive dive site in Davao that treats divers to lavish sights of fascinating nudi-branches and pluerobranches. There are also sponges and pipefish. At 15 meters deep, there are interesting cracks and fissures on a rocky wall that has lots of rock and coral protrusions. Enjoy also sights of scorpion fish, shrimps, and hawk and cardinal fish.

Read more about the Dela Paz Corner Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/dela-paz-corner-dive-site.php)...

Sementeryo Dive Site

In between Samal and Talicud Islands is the Sementeryo, an attractive dive site in Davao. The captivating coral sights in this area are made more pronounced by the undulating mounds and reefs they grown on. A lot of shrimps, trumpet fish, and lion fish abound in the area.

Mushroom Rock Dive Site

Located southeast of Samal Island in the Davao Gulf, this interesting dive site in Davao is known for various fascinating reef fish and marine life. The prevailing water current though can be very strong and quite challenging even for advanced divers, so first-timers are cautioned to keep out of the site. At a depth of 30 meters Mushroom Rock becomes visible with various coral growths and resident reef fish. At times dolphins roam this dome-shaped bed rock with a narrow trunk underneath—hence, its name, “Mushroom Rock.”

Read more about the Mushroom Rock Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/mushroom-rock-dive-site.php)...

Mile Long Dive Site

On the east side of Samal Island near Mushroom Rock is Mile Long, another interesting dive site in Davao full of soft and hard coral growths and absorbing rock formations underwater. Aside from tropical fish groups, bigger fish types also roam the area like jack fish, tunas, and even monstrous ones like barracudas. This mile-long stretch of deep sea marvel is also inhabited by wrasse, parrotfish, eels, morays, and urchins.

Read more about the Mile Long Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/mile-long-dive-site.php)...

San Jose Dive Site

Protected by a small bay west of Samal Island is San Jose, a quiet yet interesting dive site in Davao. Due to the protective bay the water current is generally calm and conducive for snorkeling and even diving for first-timers. In fact, even local kids dive freely at the site without any gears on. The dive spot is popular for the abundance of sea life found in the area mostly suitable as seafood to lure tourists starving for grilled seafood dishes. In fact, a small Muslim village in the coastal town of San Jose relies on this site near a sand isle for living. See lots of deep sea fish, squids, and giant shrimps dwelling in table, staghorn, and bubble corals.

Punta Del Sol Dive Site

Adjacent to the San Jose Dive Site—just at the northern edge of the bay—is Punta Del Sol. This interesting dive site in Davao is also known as IGACOS where several marine sanctuaries are being rehabilitated or preserved. Turtles abound in the area, coral and reef beds are spectacular at a depth of 20 to 30 feet, and tropical fish roam leisurely in schools. Tourists find a lot of fun sea activities aside from diving and snorkeling, like kayaking and surfing.

Tagbaobo Dive Site

When trying the waters of small and big Ligid islands in the northeast of Samal up to the eastern side of the island, divers may be favored by sights of giant turtles wandering around. These are areas in and around Tagbaobo, another interesting dive site in Davao. It is one of Samal’s turtle sanctuaries and a mere snorkeling can derive so much pleasure with the amazing coral sights.

Aundanao Sanctuary Dive Site

This is basically known as a fish and marine sanctuary on the east side of Samal. Currently fully preserved, fish and other marine life in the area offers impressive sights for divers to feast on. Aundanao is an interesting dive site in Davao with its rejuvenated underwater sceneries of fish groups and coral beds, not to mention its pristine white beach front.

Read more about the Aundanao Sanctuary Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/aundanao-sanctuary-dive-site.php)...

Tagpopongan Dive Site

Located northeast of Samal near Big Ligid Island, this interesting dive site in Davao has been positively affected by the rehabilitation efforts done at Aundanao dive site. Consequently, Tagpopongan is rich with various fish species inhabiting its lush coral reef.

Balet Wall Dive Site

Located northeast of Samal Island and southwest of Big Ligid Island, this beautiful dive spot in Davao has gentle prevailing water currents made possible by the protection of the two islands. It is safe for beginners while accompanied by dive trainers. Walls of gorgonians and crinoids dot the area, most spectacular of which is the Balet Wall. Eels, octopus, and cardinal fish frequent the area hiding behind black corals and tubastreas.

Read more about the Balet Wall Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/balet-wall-dive-site.php)...

Ligid Pinnacles Dive Site

This is near the Balet Wall and located southeast of Big Ligid. This challenging and beautiful dive spot in Davao is quite remarkable especially when divers see the three pinnacle towers majestically standing from 10 to 20 meters. The tower in the middle is naturally adorned with mesmerizing soft pink corals. All around are black corals, gorgonians, and crinoids serving as havens for moray eels, butterfly and surgeon fish, as well as jack and emperor fish. There are also spectacular multi-colored coral growths.

Ligid Cave Dive Site

The site has tremendous reef formation from which a 25-meter drop reveals more impressive deep marine sights. At night, divers are often treated to amazing sights of golden sea cucumbers around the reef with a splattering of soft corals, basket stars and hydroids. This beautiful dive spot in Davao is located northeast of Samal and west of Ligid Island.

Small Ligid Dive Site

Found on the northeast side of Big Ligid and east of Small Ligid, this dive site is also sometimes called “Buenavista” named after a resort there. This beautiful dive spot in Davao features a dense coral reef where colored coral trout fish abound, and a large rock formation full of nudi branches and soft corals where sea snakes sometimes roam and disappear in the sandy portions. There are also jack fish and rainbow runners in the area.

Paradise Beach Dive Site

Located northwest of Samal Island, this beautiful dive spot in Davao is within the white-sand Paradise Beach Resort. The resort has a Php 60 entrance and small boats are available that take divers to the site. There are also good snorkeling sites in the area. The water current is mild to calm because the spot is between both Samal and Davao City and very near both. It is near the Vanishing Island dive site.

Vanishing Island Dive Site

Also between Samal and Davao, the dive site has clear waters with plenty of sea urchins and star fish. At a very shallow depth, it is amazing that a beautiful dive spot in Davao like this can reveal so much coral wonders. The island quickly disappears during high tide.

Read more about the Vanishing Island Dive Site (http://www.davaoboard.com/vanishing-island-dive-site.php)...

Davao Dive Shops

For safety and better enjoyment of the beautiful dive spots in Davao, all divers are advised to seek assistance from a nearby Davao dive shop. The Davao Scuba Dive Center, for instance, provide world-class diving gears and training according to rules of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors or PADI. It is located in Monteverde Street near the Wharf at Sta. Ana.

Source: http://www.davaoboard.com/davao-diving.php

"ZukiChirO"

December 3rd, 2008, 03:52 PM

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ano to sya?...bago?...i think ung plane ay galing sa former ASIAN SPIRIT ung mga retired plane nila...

junax

December 3rd, 2008, 03:55 PM

good evening davao!

ang temporary ug open sa g-mall expansion wing murag 5% ra man to oi, 1/3 lang sa 2nd and 3rd floors. nangayo pa gyud ug sorry ang g-mall sa ilang temporary opening hehehe...
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round the clock ang central park hotel...
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patapsing lang sa nccc lights, nakalitan man gud ko tapos go na diay ang traf light :)...
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Ibex

December 3rd, 2008, 03:56 PM

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe

Banana Leaf Asian Cafe is located at Chimes(Davao City) beside Figaro. They serve Asian delicacies, from Malay food to Hong Kong Teas to Filipino inspired dining.

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Ibex

December 3rd, 2008, 04:10 PM

Salutti
Italian Restaurant
Rizal St., Davao City

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kukiya4

December 3rd, 2008, 04:10 PM

Saturday, November 29, 2008
Davao's Uyanguren Is Newest Location Of Popular 168 Mall

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Davao's very own Chinatown aka Uyanguren is the newest location of one of the 168 malls, famous for selling very cheap goods straight from China.

The mall, which does not really look like your traditional mall but merely a place where stalls are located, is already operational but as of last week only a few stalls have opened to the public.

City councilor Susabel Reta has pushed for the naming of this district as Chinatown considering that most of the stores here are owned by the Chinese. Lately though, the street has been invaded by Korean businessmen so the name might be a misnomer.

The opening of the mall is very timely for Christmas shopping but then again watch out for China-made food and other items that might be dangerous to your health.

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weeee... wow 168 sa davao http://emo.huhiho.com/set/babysoldier/91.gif ... excited to come home...

neyoneyo80

December 3rd, 2008, 05:24 PM

nice unta, pero it looks like smog to me.

i cant tell between a smog and a fog... but indeed, the banner shows a typical early evening la..... kalitkalit lang fog/smog.... i rember driving the la cienega stretch at the speed of 15mph :lol: grabe ... zero visibility .... lupig ang buda nato :lol:

sandman.ink

December 3rd, 2008, 05:46 PM

asa?
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tj_brewed

December 3rd, 2008, 06:43 PM

asa man daw ni???

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Wow! I never thought it would turn out as nice as this! :okay:

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 12:21 AM

maayong buntag davao!

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 12:28 AM

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Wow! I never thought it would turn out as nice as this! :okay:
and transformation of the cornerstreet. is looking nice too

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 12:32 AM

patapsing lang sa nccc lights, nakalitan man gud ko tapos go na diay ang traf light :)...
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LIGHTS ON. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte (se
cond from right, carrying daughter Ve
ronica), assisted by (from left) NCCC
Supermarket president Javey Lim, Ho
neylet Avanceña, and NCCC Group of
Companies board chair Helen Lim, swit
ches on the Christmas lanterns and
NCCC’s 30th anniversary logo on Mon
day night. BING GONZALES

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 12:58 AM

Going Deep South
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Watching IT

Allan D. Francisco

I am writing this piece at the lobby of the hotel where I am staying for the weekend here in the city of Davao.

My first time to be this far south, I know I should be out there and getting intimate with the secrets and charms of Mindanao’s premier city. But instead, here I am romancing the keyboard of the borrowed laptop I brought with me.

Davao is a pretty and charming piece of real estate, the biggest in the world in terms of acreage. While it has retained most of its rustic charms, the city is almost as cosmopolitan as Manila and certainly far more livable than the country’s largest metropolis.

The city has got its fair share of shopping malls, watering holes and cabs. Sadly, it’s got traffic almost as bad as Manila’s. But in general, I can hardly find anything to complain about the city. Coming back to Davao, certainly, will always be one of my earnest desires.

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Ady001

December 4th, 2008, 01:13 AM

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Tinuod ba nang nakita nako? Php 25.00 lang?!

Diri sa MM, imposible ka makakita'g ing-ana... hahan... I miss the cheapest chicken in town :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Dili ba site na sa usa ka Japanese restobar sa una? Unsang nahitabo?

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 01:23 AM

feasible ang route, dapat naay mag submit ug company name na Mindanao Premier Airways before ani para dili na puede ang name :lol:
siguro it needs to compete in the price war of fare against sea and overland travel, is it feasible? siguro it needs to be very aggressive in info drive against conventional mode of travel between mindanao points. air travel has every edge to win patonage of average travellers over these if it can compete in the pricewar of fare. imo

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 01:32 AM

Tinuod ba nang nakita nako? Php 25.00 lang?!

Diri sa MM, imposible ka makakita'g ing-ana... hahan... I miss the cheapest chicken in town :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Dili ba site na sa usa ka Japanese restobar sa una? Unsang nahitabo?

theres a bar just at the back of this resto i dont know if its japanese but i think its still open. :cheers:

neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 01:50 AM

davaob4now

December 4th, 2008, 02:20 AM

WawaY[625]

December 4th, 2008, 02:22 AM

Tinuod ba nang nakita nako? Php 25.00 lang?!

Diri sa MM, imposible ka makakita'g ing-ana... hahan... I miss the cheapest chicken in town :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Dili ba site na sa usa ka Japanese restobar sa una? Unsang nahitabo?

yeah, yan ata ang dating unit ng "I Love sushi". sadly wala nang I love sushi ngayon, that was the last unit na open and now closed na rin. such a shame kay reasonably priced baya ang pagkaon nila

davaob4now

December 4th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Tinuod ba nang nakita nako? Php 25.00 lang?!

Diri sa MM, imposible ka makakita'g ing-ana... hahan... I miss the cheapest chicken in town :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Dili ba site na sa usa ka Japanese restobar sa una? Unsang nahitabo?

its not that dear living in davao, if im not mistaken penongs unlimited rice before dont know til now 25 or 40 pesos with chicken nato...

i dont like to eto sa mga mall food courts kay very expensive.

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 03:20 AM

Ady001

December 4th, 2008, 03:20 AM

;28913972']yeah, yan ata ang dating unit ng "I Love sushi". sadly wala nang I love sushi ngayon, that was the last unit na open and now closed na rin. such a shame kay reasonably priced baya ang pagkaon nila

Pati Shumai pud diri lain pud sa kamahal. Still love Dimsum Diner.

Kung mukaon ka man diri ilabi na sa makati, the cheapest and probably the most "reasonable" place to nosh is none other than Jollibee!

*Baliktad jud kalibutan.

halimbawa, sa among floor, a piece of chicken is around 60 pesos without drinks. Regular rice pa na ha.

Saging sa 7-11 isa ka piece kay tag-10.

Pao-Tsin brand of shumai is cheaper for 40 but still, not enough.

Thank you friends. Pagbalik nako dira, that's my 1st destination. As a chickenophiliac, it is imperative to the taste!

Ady001

December 4th, 2008, 03:21 AM

its not that dear living in davao, if im not mistaken penongs unlimited rice before dont know til now 25 or 40 pesos with chicken nato...

i dont like to eto sa mga mall food courts kay very expensive.

BTW, there's penong's here in Timog according to my friends. I dunno if makaadto ko because of my strict time, but the food there according to my friends, is cheap enough than Mang Inasal's.

Ady001

December 4th, 2008, 03:22 AM

di kaya double dead yan :D :lol: :cheers:

I dunno, pero sometimes, ang mantika gamit na many times.

And to think nga ang liog diri sa amoa, tag-10. Ilabing kamahal jud.

carrotz

December 4th, 2008, 03:28 AM

its not that dear living in davao, if im not mistaken penongs unlimited rice before dont know til now 25 or 40 pesos with chicken nato...

i dont like to eto sa mga mall food courts kay very expensive.

remember ko dati in my college life.. sa may "STAND ALONE RESTAURANT" kami kumakain.. gilid ng bpi bank main claveria st. (as in gilid ng street lng talaga yung bar-b-q), .. with 7 bar-b-q for 20 petot and 3 petot for rice na naka balot..kumakain habang may dumadaan na mga tao sa street sabay tumatawa.. i dunno kung nandyan pa ba...lahat kami na mga classmate doon pag wala ng pera.. ubos sa beerhouse..:lol:

WawaY[625]

December 4th, 2008, 03:39 AM

BTW, there's penong's here in Timog according to my friends. I dunno if makaadto ko because of my strict time, but the food there according to my friends, is cheap enough than Mang Inasal's.

astig! alam ko may colasa's sa timog nakakain kami before (mga 2003 pa)..aircon pa nga eh :lol:

davaob4now

December 4th, 2008, 03:57 AM

remember ko dati in my college life.. sa may "STAND ALONE RESTAURANT" kami kumakain.. gilid ng bpi bank main claveria st. (as in gilid ng street lng talaga yung bar-b-q), .. with 7 bar-b-q for 20 petot and 3 petot for rice na naka balot..kumakain habang may dumadaan na mga tao sa street sabay tumatawa.. i dunno kung nandyan pa ba...lahat kami na mga classmate doon pag wala ng pera.. ubos sa beerhouse..:lol:

diki alam yan, pero ive been to malativas (spelling?)...ok pud didto sa may Bonifacio St. kaso lang while entering the place usok kaagad galing sa mga grills ang gi greet sayo. ive been to bankerohan bbq, ok pud didto, ang color lang sa chicken is naay murag yellowish, unsa to siya? flavoring?:dunno:

BTW, there's penong's here in Timog according to my friends. I dunno if makaadto ko because of my strict time, but the food there according to my friends, is cheap enough than Mang Inasal's.

diko alam yan na may penongs diay sa MM...just try it if same lang ba ang price...murag dili siguro kay mahal man gyud diha sa MM...
yup Mang Inasal is dear too, Gold siguro ang kinaon sa ilang mga manok..lol

;28916424']astig! alam ko may colasa's sa timog nakakain kami before (mga 2003 pa)..aircon pa nga eh :lol:

nakabalo ko nga may colasas diay sa MM, from MTB (abs cbn) few times gina ingon ni john estarda "thank you colasas, davao's chicken etccc..."...:)

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 04:12 AM

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Bali Bali Beach Resort got its name from the word “bali bali”, which, in the native dialect of Pangasinan, means “beautiful”. Thus, a beautiful resort. The one-hectare property is located at the southwest coastline of the Island Garden City of Samal.

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Bali Bali is a semi-private resort. It operates on pre-arranged, pre-booked accommodations. No walk-ins are allowed.

The resort boasts of its features that promote tranquility, serenity and privacy. The design is Asian inspired with six villas of different room themes.

The Pavilion serves as the main hall where guests coming in by land or by boat are welcomed. Here, food is served to guests visiting the resort either on day tour or overnight packages.

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Fronting the pavilion is the main attraction of this part of the resort. The infinity pool. This stretches its beautiful view up to the ocean.

Bali Bali joins the number of resorts nestling in the Island Garden City of Samal. But with pride we offer a different kind of experience that’s worth your visit — your time. Because you deserve the best vacation in a tranquil, serene and private place along with the beautiful nature you are blessed with.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO RANDY CABANGON AND PAUL GARCIA FOR THE PICTURES. All pictures are exclusive property of Bali Bali Resort

oradude23

December 4th, 2008, 04:37 AM

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December 4th, 2008, 04:40 AM

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 04:45 AM

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 04:50 AM

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 04:54 AM

Wer dafet?

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Govinda

December 4th, 2008, 05:00 AM

hi @ibex

where's taklobo?

and the last photograph, where is it?

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 05:00 AM

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 05:04 AM

Wer dafet?

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 05:09 AM

Wer dafet?

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2310/dsc04965ex8.jpg

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 05:11 AM

hi @ibex

where's taklobo?

and the last photograph, where is it?

naa na sa Jack's Ridge @Govinda :)

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 05:46 AM

RIP

Rachel Holazo, artist
passed away december 1st at 4:45 pm.

may she rest in peace.

Dabawenya?

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 05:50 AM

Entertainment Article
‘Imburnal’ only gets one screening in Cinema One

THE DAVAO-MADE Imburnal, the top winner in the 2008 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival, will only be shown once as the ABS-CBN-initiated filmfest starts its week-long run on commercial theaters.

Unlike other six entries which got multiple showing, the controversial film is said to have a very limited release as the closing feature on Dec. 9 at IndieSine, Robinsons Galleria.
“We don’t want to show the cut version as much as possible,” said Davaoeno director Sherad Anthony Sanchez who also wrote the film which won the Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography in the Cinema One Filmfest. “That’s why, to be safe, we will run the movie only one.”
Sherad told TIMES that he understood the concern of the Cinema One festival organizers in having a limited run for Imburnal which was shot in Matina Aplaya with an all-Davao cast.
Cinema One producers were forced to delete some portions to counter the X-rating given by the Movie and Television Regulatory Board (MTRCB).
MTRCB initially banned the movie from public showing due to nudity and some sensitive issues. But after the deletion of some objected scenes, it was given an R18 rating which only viewers aged 18 can watch the movie.
“We are still uncertain about the rating,” Sherad said. “We share the same sentiment but in time we will try to push it (showing of the uncut movie).”
Imburnal also won the grand Lino Brocka Grand Prize Digital Lokal in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival last month. But it was not commercially shown in Cinemanila filmfest.
The movie — staring Jelieta Ruca, Allen Lumanog, Joel San Juan, and Reyson Yap – tells about two 8-year-old friends who find sanctuary in the sewers, where they encounter and explore something that will push them into early manhood.
Aside from Imburnal, Sherad also wrote the other entry titled Kolorete which won the Cinema One Originals Jury Prize and the Best Production Design.

MIndanao Times

xzibit31

December 4th, 2008, 06:11 AM

Wer dafet?

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4951/dsc02524zm8.jpg
^^
yung bar sa MTS...yung tabi ng kanto bar?...ano nga ba yung name? basta un na yun....:banana:

Wer dafet?

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2310/dsc04965ex8.jpg

^^

lolengs:lol:

lex_99

December 4th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Davao City as seen from Jack's Ridge

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/lex_99/Dec_2008_vacation/DSC03557.jpg?t=1228375188

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/lex_99/Dec_2008_vacation/DSC03558.jpg?t=1228375178

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/lex_99/Dec_2008_vacation/DSC03563.jpg?t=1228375179

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 08:42 AM

^^ some dive sites mentioned in this old dive site map

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5347/davaomappk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 08:49 AM

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:09 AM

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:16 AM

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:23 AM

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Mount Apo

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:31 AM

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Davao Gulf

photo by Dragon_Caroline(Flickrs)

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:38 AM

Happy Holidays

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Happy Holidays

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reancorbz84

December 4th, 2008, 09:44 AM

bat matagal matapod tong second arch? til now di pa rin tapos....

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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/DSC00050-3.jpg

open na ang 168 mall...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/DSC00052-3.jpg

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 09:45 AM

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With NCCC in the background..:D
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Bigger Turquoise Resto in SM
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_184804424l.jpg

Ganeco in the new location...
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_272742890l.jpg

newly-opened Fujifilm and Hot Pink opening soon..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_396572511l.jpg

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 09:47 AM

bat matagal matapod tong second arch? til now di pa rin tapos....

uy! you're speaking baby language!:D:D

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 09:49 AM

Mao ning bldg. na twin sa Natasha..:D:D
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_647026774l.jpg

One Oasis Update.. as of today..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_494557931l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_386451243l.jpg

:D:D

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:50 AM

Happy Holidays

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Mana Lights

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 09:55 AM

bat matagal matapod tong second arch? til now di pa rin tapos....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/DSC00048-2.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/DSC00050-3.jpg

buti dyan na sila sa tuktuk, hassle na kaayo na sila! :lol:

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Renovation... Claveria St.
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_522483885l.jpg

Central Plaza.. bagong ligo..;)
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Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 10:12 AM

2nd floor sa Dept. store
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The floor.. medyo dirty..:D:D
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3rd floor..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_791813482l.jpg

Samsung... hapit na!!:banana:
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_939532772l.jpg

2nd floor.. main area..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_511786262l.jpg

4th floor.. much better..;)
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_787944208l.jpg

balik lang ko unya.. gotta release the dogs..;)

reancorbz84

December 4th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Renovation... Claveria St.
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_522483885l.jpg

^^
BDO CLAVERIA BRANCH

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 10:25 AM

^^ cladding ng nabilin na open

Central Plaza.. bagong ligo..;)
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_605065799l.jpg

nice!limpyo kaayo!

sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 10:31 AM

^^ whistletop bar

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 10:34 AM

^^
yung bar sa MTS...yung tabi ng kanto bar?...ano nga ba yung name? basta un na yun....:banana:
:lol:

korekek capo :cheers:

sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Bigger Turquoise Resto in SM
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_184804424l.jpg

sana bigger na din servings nila... :lol:

sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 10:36 AM

newly-opened Fujifilm and Hot Pink opening soon..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_396572511l.jpg

wow nice!!! ang ganda!!! ...... ng Fujifilm digital imaging...

davaoeagle

December 4th, 2008, 10:40 AM

Wer dafet?

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4951/dsc02524zm8.jpg

Buhay pa pala to. Me and my friends used to frequent this bar a lot. I liked their cold or hot lemonade here.

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 10:47 AM

sana bigger na din servings nila... :lol:
unsa diay ang serving anang resto?

paulkrps

December 4th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Dabawenya?

yups.

http://www.rachelholazo.com/main/

one of davao's best portraitist.

reancorbz84

December 4th, 2008, 11:16 AM

Wer dafet?

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4951/dsc02524zm8.jpg

WHISTLE TOP BAR, MATINA TOWN SQUARE

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Wer dafet?

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4348/dsc02378ms5.jpg

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 11:36 AM

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sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 11:40 AM

^^ IMO, size does not match the price.

junax

December 4th, 2008, 12:01 PM

goys, naglibog ko aning central park hotel. ang nakabutang sa ilang flooring naa pa sila sa 7th floor, pero kung ihapon nimo naa na sa 8th dapat.

pero kung tanawon nimo ni nga pic, ang ground floor sirado. dili kaha giapil nila nga basement area ang ground floor tapos morag elevated ang 1st floor maong naa pa sila sa 7th instead of 8th?

this pic naa pa sila sa 6th.
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_437817975l.jpg

here, nasa 7th floor sila base sa ilang floor numbering. wala nila giapil ug count ang ground floor (dili makita ani nga pic) nga nakasirado walay entrance.
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/Picture001.jpg

:)

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 12:16 PM

neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 12:29 PM

that's nice of you, thanks :hug:

One Oasis Update.. as of today..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_494557931l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_386451243l.jpg

:D:D

neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 12:31 PM

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flatland :lol:

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Happy Holidays

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Wer dafet?

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Victoria.

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 12:49 PM

Ohlala!!

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 12:51 PM

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Muslim beauty

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Ohlala!!

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Kinsa ni sya ambie??? :nuts:

qwert_guy

December 4th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Ohlala!!

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/3600/30160332906dc4087520im2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

ah! perte pud oi... if i know birhen pa ni...hahaha

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 01:01 PM

that's nice of you, thanks :hug:
bati na tayo? :D

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 01:03 PM

ah! perte pud oi... if i know birhen pa ni...hahaha

religious yan nakaluhod nga eh :lol:

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 01:04 PM

Bigger Turquoise Resto in SM
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_184804424l.jpg

Ganeco in the new location...
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_272742890l.jpg

newly-opened Fujifilm and Hot Pink opening soon..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/1_396572511l.jpg

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 01:04 PM

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Kinsa ni sya ambie??? :nuts:

kauban nako gahapon kusog man gud ulan! :nocrook::lol:

sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 01:08 PM

bati na tayo? :D

murag dili jud na musugot si sir neyoneyo na bati siya...

:lol:

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 01:10 PM

^^ silang duwa daw basaha'g tarong bah :D

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 01:14 PM

kauban nako gahapon kusog man gud ulan! :nocrook::lol:

unsa man gibuhat ninyo nganong nag luhod man na siya??? :lol::lol::lol:

sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 01:15 PM

^^ silang duwa daw basaha'g tarong bah :D

malay man gud nako if ok lang kay il tenore...?
:D

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 01:16 PM

murag dili jud na musugot si sir neyoneyo na bati siya...

:lol:

^^ silang duwa daw basaha'g tarong bah :D

murag war is looming :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

jogavilz

December 4th, 2008, 01:18 PM

hi dabaw! hapit na pud ko uli hehehe

Il Tenore

December 4th, 2008, 01:25 PM

murag dili jud na musugot si sir neyoneyo na bati siya...

:lol:

wa kasabot ay!:lol:

I mean "amigo na ba ta?"

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 01:29 PM

^^ nangadji na di daw muondang ang ulan :lol:

hala agi na pud to si sandie para mo comment na pud sa blinds :lol:

sandman.ink

December 4th, 2008, 01:31 PM

wa kasabot ay!:lol:

I mean "amigo na ba ta?"

aw...kana, musugot jud na si sir neyoneyo na tawagon nimo na "amigo na bata"

:lol:

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 01:35 PM

hi dabaw! hapit na pud ko uli hehehe

oi join ka sa eb sa Dec. 27 ok?

Peng Hok

December 4th, 2008, 02:00 PM

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 02:04 PM

^^ imo kung ka kita ka sa actual taas kaayo ang height from ground floor to ground level so abunahan na nila mao ng naay ramp pareho lang na sa ramp sa Apo View ug Royal Mandaya.

Peng Hok

December 4th, 2008, 02:09 PM

^^ imo kung ka kita ka sa actual taas kaayo ang height from ground floor to ground level so abunahan na nila mao ng naay ramp pareho lang na sa ramp sa Apo View ug Royal Mandaya.

Unsay pasabot bai? Higher than 12 floors ni? Kay ang actual ground floor is not considered in the count man.

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Unsay pasabot bai? Higher than 12 floors ni? Kay ang actual ground floor is not considered in the count man.

base nako sa gi sulti ni junax na kung ihapon daw niya murag sa 8th floor na.nag libog sya kung apil sa ihap daw ang basement sa ground floor, kung masilip nimo sa actual ang ground floor lampas tao ang height mao ng naay abuno siya sama ra na sa ramp-up sa function rooms sa Apo View Hotel :)

kung pasabot pud sad niya na taas ang ceiling height sa ground floor na man gud nay mezzanine ug dili man na siya count as 1 floor.

junax

December 4th, 2008, 02:35 PM

^^ i think kuha ko na ang setup...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha.jpg

it will be taller than durian hotel and it's massive tingnan lalo na if coming from the basement exit of g-mall.

WawaY[625]

December 4th, 2008, 02:38 PM

basi mezzanine nang marked as 2 ninyo :)

junax

December 4th, 2008, 02:51 PM

dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 02:56 PM

^^ sa akong huna2x atrium na sa tunga kung walay mezzanine based sa pag ihap nako sa perpective :yes:

ug lisod huna hunaoan ingana na square bldg. unya walay open space sa tunga AFAIK hotels and hospitals kay normally wing gyud ang design.

ingani siya kung top view:

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7290/32508747bl6.png (http://imageshack.us)

pwera gaba lang akong drawing LOL

henji

December 4th, 2008, 03:19 PM

kukiya4

December 4th, 2008, 03:32 PM

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Happy Birthday Citruseae... My true blue dabawenyo.. INOM NATA dong!!
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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 03:49 PM

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 03:52 PM

Wer dafet???

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8839/dsc05136es6.jpg
Mother & child friendly gyud ning Davao :cheers:

Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 04:00 PM

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dinabaw

December 4th, 2008, 04:01 PM

http://images.zwani.com/graphics/happy_birthday/images/happybday.gif

Happy Birthday Citruseae... My true blue dabawenyo.. INOM NATA dong!!
http://emo.huhiho.com/set/babysoldier/56.gif

happy b-day @Citruseae! :cheers:

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 04:08 PM

^^ murag mezzanine ang setup yetbo pero murag counted na na as 2nd floor kay taas man...

nasa 7th naman sila siguro after another 5 months mao na ni ang porma
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha2.jpg

not bad, for a building inside chinatown davao. :)
"fresh from the oven":D as always, we get to see first what it will become. like we get to know the story before it becomes news to all:D

seriously, its tall even if it looks bulky. another tall in the skyline and its great

davaob4now

December 4th, 2008, 04:18 PM

aw...kana, musugot jud na si sir neyoneyo na tawagon nimo na "amigo na bata"

:lol:

di pud siya musugot tawagon nga BATA...:lol:

^^ i think kuha ko na ang setup...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha.jpg

it will be taller than durian hotel and it's massive tingnan lalo na if coming from the basement exit of g-mall.

so base sa imong mga markings, we have to climb up pa to reach the 1st floor? kay ang first floor mura raman ug ka level sa atop sa Rob Bank...:dunno:

^^ murag mezzanine ang setup yetbo pero murag counted na na as 2nd floor kay taas man...

nasa 7th naman sila siguro after another 5 months mao na ni ang porma
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha2.jpg

not bad, for a building inside chinatown davao. :)

taas man pud diay, nihangad gud ko pag tan aw...lol

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 04:23 PM

Davao City lights up for Christmas

Davao City is all set for the holidays with the lighting of the Rizal, Osmeña and Peoples’ Parks and City Hall last Tuesday evening, December 02. The lighting ceremonies was led by City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte and Mrs. Helen Yunchegco Dee, CEO of the Yuchengco Group of Companies.

The Yuchengco Group of Companies, owners of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation and the Malayan Group of Insurance Companies, recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the City Government for the rehabilitation and beautification of the Rizal Park.

The ceremony, which featured Christmas song and dance numbers performed by the students of Magallanes Elementary School, was also the kick-off event of this year’s Pasko Fiesta sa Dabaw celebration, a project under the ‘Pahalipay ni Mayor sa Pasko’ Program. The program is comprised of various events and activities that respond to needs of the less fortunate residents of the city, to provide wholesome entertainment to the people as they celebrate the birth of Christ.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=23074

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 04:27 PM

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MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 04:30 PM

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Ibex

December 4th, 2008, 04:33 PM

MVadmh3QEDE

Yehey!!! Zipline adventure ko sa Camp Sabros, Kapatagan with the goys @Dinabaw, @Rall & @Junax :banana::banana::banana:

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 04:42 PM

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neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 04:47 PM

^^ murag mezzanine ang setup yetbo pero murag counted na na as 2nd floor kay taas man...

nasa 7th naman sila siguro after another 5 months mao na ni ang porma
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha2.jpg

not bad, for a building inside chinatown davao. :)

ini-inis nyo yata ako haa... :bash: baka umabot ng 35 floors yan at malampasan nyo na ang height ng apartment building ko :lol: (refer to my avatar :nuts: )

neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 04:50 PM

wa kasabot ay!:lol:

I mean "amigo na ba ta?"

murag dili jud na musugot si sir neyoneyo na bati siya...

:lol:

bati na tayo? :D

:lol: :cheers:

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 04:54 PM

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neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 04:56 PM

look what i have found (netfind ; )

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/4/photos/22/1200x1200/31/gotcha2.jpg?et=IE2WEi8ulU%2B652NgDtIDTg&nmid=83432565

as of yesterday :lol:

MtApoStandard

December 4th, 2008, 05:02 PM

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neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 05:04 PM

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nice nice nice.... :cheers:

reancorbz84

December 4th, 2008, 05:18 PM

UPDATE! CENTRAL PARK HOTEL.....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/1_437817975l.jpg

neyoneyo80

December 4th, 2008, 09:37 PM

^^ niloloko mo yata kami eh :lol:

oradude23

December 4th, 2008, 10:04 PM

Oil shipping firm gets tax perks from BOI

Davao-based Chelsea Shipping Corp. has received incentives from the Board of Investments (BoI) for its P764.2-million purchase of an oil tanker.

The vessel, M/T Chelsea Cherylyn, was made in China and can carry 35,400 barrels of oil for 5,000 nautical miles without fuel stops, BoI documents showed.

It is 112 meters long and complies with the double hull, double bottom requirements for tankers to deter oil spills. It will sail starting in April. Under the 2008 Investment Priority Plan, new cargo ships qualify for incentives. Chelsea Shipping Corp.’s client roster includes Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and shipping line Negros Navigation.

The BoI also awarded tax perks to two low-cost housing projects in General Trias, Cavite. Surewell Equities, Inc. is spending P376 million to build 412 units there, while Citihomes Builders and Development, Inc. is building 521 units worth P132.8 million.

Meanwhile, software developer Digiwave Solutions, Inc. qualified for tax perks for its P69.4-million start-up business. The firm will provide technical support and route data to clients, at least 50% of which are located abroad.

Hybrid rice seed producer SL Agritech Corp. also received incentives for its P20-million investment on research and farming. — BusinessWorld

junax

December 5th, 2008, 01:26 AM

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha.jpg

so base sa imong mga markings, we have to climb up pa to reach the 1st floor? kay ang first floor mura raman ug ka level sa atop sa Rob Bank...:dunno:

not necessarily climb, siguro abunohan nila ang lupa para elevated ang approach from the street. kung titingnan mo ang rendering, yung pinaka ground floor may direct access sa lobby. pero sa U/C makikita mo naka close na ang pinakaground floor (parang naging part of foundation na nga ang dating, walang opening), so it make sense na ang 2nd floor pala ang ground floor na nasa rendering. :)

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 02:41 AM

^^ LOL parang ang tagal na yan February noong lang pala

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Samal & Talicud

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photography by ruel pine(flickr)

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 02:49 AM

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Eden Nature Park

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 02:56 AM

so base sa imong mga markings, we have to climb up pa to reach the 1st floor? kay ang first floor mura raman ug ka level sa atop sa Rob Bank...:dunno:

not necessarily climb, siguro abunohan nila ang lupa para elevated ang approach from the street. kung titingnan mo ang rendering, yung pinaka ground floor may direct access sa lobby. pero sa U/C makikita mo naka close na ang pinakaground floor (parang naging part of foundation na nga ang dating, walang opening), so it make sense na ang 2nd floor pala ang ground floor na nasa rendering. :)

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/5335/img0027rf7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

ani ra na siya oh para dili ta mag lebog ex. nang MP circular ramp-up, kung naa ka sa street level(walkway) mas taas gyud ang entrance(or ground floor sa bldg.) sa MP pero both sides padulong sa basement parking/utilities :)

kung atung i-analize ang perspective ang entrance/exit sa ilang basement carpark/utilities na sa likod.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8708/copyofreco0264ec0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

WawaY[625]

December 5th, 2008, 03:17 AM

^^ sama sa Grand Regal nga taas ang level sa ground floor versus the road :yes:
aron siguro murag naka podium ang dating ba hehe mas engrande bitaw if saka pa gamay kaysa level lang sa road :D

pag mahuman na na and naa nay landscaping medyo dili na siguro mapansin nga taas ra ang ground floor

http://images.world66.com/gr/an/d_/grand_regal_hotel_galleryfull

[dx]

December 5th, 2008, 04:24 AM

hi guys. maulan ba sa davao ngayon? thanks

rustyboi

December 5th, 2008, 04:30 AM

here are the photos i took during our trip in Davao. kani lang sa duha. to follow nalang ang uban. :)
11-29-08

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/cebupics3/Davao%20City/davaosamal01.jpg
^^taken from BlueWaters Resort in Samal Island.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/cebupics3/Davao%20City/davaosamal02.jpg
^^Davao City skyline

WawaY[625]

December 5th, 2008, 04:33 AM

dex, sino tutuluyan nyo sa Davao?

pag nandito na kayo never miss

1. Jack's Ridge
2. Bakbak (if mahilig kayo uminom)
3. Aquarium (if mahilig kayo sa ledge dancing)
4. Pressure points spa (if mahilig kayo magpa spa)

:D

rustyboi

December 5th, 2008, 04:39 AM

rustyboi

December 5th, 2008, 04:42 AM

UPDATE! CENTRAL PARK HOTEL.....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/1_437817975l.jpg

look what i have found (netfind ; )

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/4/photos/22/1200x1200/31/gotcha2.jpg?et=IE2WEi8ulU%2B652NgDtIDTg&nmid=83432565

as of yesterday :lol:

are these for real? kindly label the pics accordingly (if fake or not), we do not want to mislead our fellow SSCers. :cool:

henji

December 5th, 2008, 04:44 AM

taasa diay ani nga building uy... another mid-rise in Chinatown...

hehe nailad ko da!!!

jogavilz

December 5th, 2008, 04:46 AM

WawaY[625]

December 5th, 2008, 05:03 AM

^^ ayaw sab oi hehe basi kantyawan ta sa taga gawas sa Pinas ug "wheres the skyline? i can only see the sky!" :lol:

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 05:45 AM

;28966354']dex, sino tutuluyan nyo sa Davao?

pag nandito na kayo never miss

1. Jack's Ridge
2. Bakbak (if mahilig kayo uminom)
3. Aquarium (if mahilig kayo sa ledge dancing)
4. Pressure points spa (if mahilig kayo magpa spa)

:D

:lol: gawa mo rin ang bakbak?

SamBrownEyes

December 5th, 2008, 05:51 AM

are these for real? kindly label the pics accordingly (if fake or not), we do not want to mislead our fellow SSCers. :cool:

Yeah I feel the same here and I want to know please the real updates of this hotel like how high is it now and what its category as a hotel or inn (1st,2nd class...?? )Is it internationally invested a chain or group? ..blah-blah-blah so you know what I mean right?:) and target date for open house.. I am happy thinkin about to take a bit holiday in this city next year though--Thanks have a good evenin guys--1 am here in NorthAm of the ArcticCan:okay:

WawaY[625]

December 5th, 2008, 05:55 AM

Yeah I feel the same here and I want to know please the real updates of this hotel like how high is it now and what its category as a hotel or inn (1st,2nd class...?? )Is it internationally invested a chain or group? ..blah-blah-blah so you know what I mean right?:) and target date for open house.. I am happy thinkin about to take a bit holiday in this city next year though--Thanks have a good evenin guys--1 am here in NorthAm of the ArcticCan:okay:

with regards to the images in question (by rustyboi), if you read a few pages back naman naka discuss naman ang real status ng construction na nasa 7th floor pa :yes:

sa tanong mo naman (category) wala kaming info, if its part of an international chain, hindi po, local lang na investor :)

SamBrownEyes

December 5th, 2008, 06:11 AM

;28968318']with regards to the images in question (by rustyboi), if you read a few pages back naman naka discuss naman ang real status ng construction na nasa 7th floor pa :yes:

sa tanong mo naman (category) wala kaming info, if its part of an international chain, hindi po, local lang na investor :)

Oh yeah? Oh my God! You must be dynamic there guys. I mean like you can be great and strong in your own bright local industry. Are you related buddy to a noontime show wawawie with respect to your name? Anyways, I appreciated your quick reply though...Have a good weekend ahead--it is 1 am here now gotta sleep:)----Psssttt---If I can meet some of you on my quick vacation chiao

sandman.ink

December 5th, 2008, 06:26 AM

^^ :lol:

wawaywie... :D

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 06:35 AM

Grabe mga Dabawenyo dili ma bangbang sa kadaghan sa mga award winning directors ug mga artists! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Award-winning director Seniel returns with new movie, ‘Latus’

Latus, noun; the latest short movie directed by award-winning Davaoeño indie filmmaker John Paul Seniel whose previous works — Torture in 2003 and Ang Lalis ni Kernel Golayat ug Kumander Dabid in 2007 — became the top winners in two Mindanao film festivals.
Latus poignantly weaves into one the life stories of adolescent street girls from urban coastal communities in Davao City. It sensitively reveals with violent clarity, the pervasiveness and crippling impact of physical and emotional punishment inflicted in the guise of child disciplining, on each person’s soul and relationships. It unveils the far reaching, inter-generational, and at times tragic results of this form of child abuse.
Latus depicts the lives to two of friends, Vicknelyn and Jenelza. Both are typical teenagers in urban Davao City who are faced with the daily struggles of coping with schoolwork and being “in” as members of peer groups/gangs. Together, both try to come to terms with the heartrending violence they experience in the hands of persons they trust in their homes and among their peers.
Latus consistently affirms the urgency and importance of putting a stop to the physical and emotional punishment of children in the context of child discipline NOW.
Latus is produced by Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights Inc and Amalia Bandiola-Cabusao with the cooperation of Save the Children-Sweden and Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid (CordAid). Sponsors are Nakamata Children’s Organization, Mindanews, and the Social Work Department of the University of Mindanao.

(Latus is supposedly set to be screened at Audio Visual Room of the University of Mindanao today, but it was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. Future screening will be announced later.)

Mindanao Times

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 06:43 AM

Rachel Holazo
19??-2008

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dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 06:53 AM

Oh yeah? Oh my God! You must be dynamic there guys. I mean like you can be great and strong in your own bright local industry. Are you related buddy to a noontime show wawawie with respect to your name? Anyways, I appreciated your quick reply though...Have a good weekend ahead--it is 1 am here now gotta sleep:)----Psssttt---If I can meet some of you on my quick vacation chiao

mostly mga hotels dito Davao-owned naman

Apo View Hotel

Royal Mandaya Hotel

Grand Regal Hotel

Marco Polo- partly owned by Davaoenos

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

the defunct Durian Hotel

and most small hotels and inns

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 07:25 AM

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Eden Nature Park and Resort, Davao

Eden Nature Park and Resort Davao

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I went to Eden Nature Park and Resort in Davao last Saturday. Obviously, I was jumping in glee on how beautiful the place is. I've been a bit behind on my blog posts lately. I will try to update my experience in Bangkok and Davao soon. :)

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dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 07:49 AM

October 7, 2008
Pump Up Your Adrenaline: Experience Davao Extreme Sports
Category: Davao Features — admin @ 12:55 pm —

Davao is not only popular among travelers seeking for vacation. It is now also becoming a popular destination among sports enthusiasts seeking for new adventures. Hereunder are the list of Davao Extreme Sports Adventures to enjoy.

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Diving

A 30-minute from a ferry boat is the Island Garden City of Samal, an island rich in white sand beaches and diverse marine life. The island is rich in coral reefs and other seas creatures. The rent for diving lesson and equipment is very affordable.

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Davao diving

Adventure Racing

From a simple bike racing to hear-pounding speed racing, Davao is considered a great venue. Davao has a track where racing competitions are held.

Airsoft/War Games

Airsoft is a popular extreme sports in Davao. There are airsoft competitions held every year. There are lots of tactical shops where one can buy tactical gears and accessories.

Mountain Climbing

Davao is perfect place among mountain climbers who want to reach the top. Davao offers Mt. Apo as a perfect spot. It is a great place for trekking and climbing.

White water rafting

Davao river is gaining popular as river suited for white water rafting. Infact, there are many visitors from all over the Philippines who come to visit Davao just to experience white water rafting adventure.

www.onlinedavao.com

Govinda

December 5th, 2008, 08:14 AM

reancorbz84

December 5th, 2008, 09:45 AM

UPDATE!

SAMPAGUITA HOTEL, QUIRINO AVE.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/DSC00001-2.jpg

gipaspasan na ang pagtrabaho.... nag landscape napud sila itubangan sa may entrance.... basin early next year open na ni... atleast additional rooms para sa davao...

uhm sa design murag simple ra man kaayo uy... gibutangan unta nilag kanang bago karon na mga stone details. hehehehe..

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM

NCCCs Reusable Shopping Bag

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A few months back NCCC Mall, the store where we regularly buy our groceries from, started offering their own version of the reusable shopping bag. Its being sold for just P55.00 ($1=P49) and comes in the store’s colors, which is predominantly blue with a dash of yellow. Reusable shopping bags can be used by customers to carry their groceries in instead of the more common method of a plastic bag.

The other great thing about this bag is that you get to acquire shoppers points whenever you use the bag for your groceries. That would mean of course that you would have to avail of their privilege card which is renewed yearly.

As a regular patron of the NCCC Group of grocery stores I can say that the privilege card is well worth it, in terms of discounts and free gifts that you can receive when you redeem your points.

Nice to see too that the NCCC group is pushing back to the customers the savings that they will incur when customers adopt reusable bags in place of the plastic ones.

The first store to offer Reusable shopping bags in Davao City was the SM Mall. SM group was also the first store in the city to offer biodegradable shopping bags.

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from: one alternat1ve energy blog

junax

December 5th, 2008, 10:17 AM

to avoid confusions, violent reactions and nervous breakdowns (joke) let me clarify the current status of Central Park Hotel. :lol:

this is the actual picture as of dec. 5, 2008 , still at 7th floor.
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/Picture001.jpg

and because it is a proposed 12 storey structure, i projected that in 5 months time, it will somehow be like this:
edited picture
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/gotcha2.jpg

:)

jogavilz

December 5th, 2008, 10:32 AM

;28967104']^^ ayaw sab oi hehe basi kantyawan ta sa taga gawas sa Pinas ug "wheres the skyline? i can only see the sky!" :lol:

haha para pud makita nila kung unsa kadako ang davao with mount apo sa background hehe

junax

December 5th, 2008, 10:45 AM

update on ecoland constructions...

st. john paul, three 7 storey expansion buildings...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/ec2.jpg

buti pa to may crane hehehe. pero in fairness sa central park hotel kahit walang T crane, meron silang concrete pouring arm, ewan kung anong tamang tawag dun, yung parang mataas na kamay na bubuhos ng cemento na parang crane din.

observation ko lang, pag steel ang frame ng building malimit may crane, pero kung concrete parang optional na lang ang crane lalo na pag di masyadong kataasan, at of course nagtitipid.

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 12:32 PM

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 12:38 PM

haha para pud makita nila kung unsa kadako ang davao with mount apo sa background hehe
it did not cover the whole coastline particularly dist 3. approximately district 1 and farther northward part of district 2.

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 12:47 PM

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source http://www.davaozone.com/2008/11/maps-of-davao-in-focus/

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Thursday, December 4, 2008
CHRISTMAS AT DAVAO CITY (http://www.clairerafols.com/2008/12/christmas-at-davao-city.html)

Davao City officially lights up the Christmas decorations at City hall of Davao Last December 2, 2008. Though it is simple yet the Spirit of the Season is here, You can feel it

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GxNiKjBhXpg/STi9OdGzWYI/AAAAAAAAAQA/ZuxoeMUpQnU/s1600/d3.JPG

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GxNiKjBhXpg/STi9ObPO3UI/AAAAAAAAAP4/1PrYeqthawc/s1600/d4.JPG

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 01:03 PM

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source http://americanindavao.blogspot.com

reancorbz84

December 5th, 2008, 01:20 PM

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 01:24 PM

^^ ganun ba eto...

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Asia’s longest zip-line in Davao
By Rizalene P. Acac, Orlando Dinoy
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 21:11:00 11/29/2008

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- For the past eight years, Outland Adventure or Project Challenge Foundation in Davao’s Talomo District has been synonymous with ropes courses and adventure team-building programs.

But since October, it also known as operator of Asia's longest and fastest zip-line.

"The Accelerator," which is at 200 feet high, runs one kilometer in length and sends one flying at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.

Prior to the construction of the zip-line here, the one operated by Samui Fun Park in Koh Samui in Thailand was Asia's longest at 730 meters.

Matthew McNeil, Project Challenge founder, said the zip-line is Outland Adventure's "stand alone entity" and was built over two years.

He said despite its length, it remains safe because of a redundant safety system that requires riders to wear two harnesses. The cables and the pulleys on both the two-line traverse and the zip-line were also doubled in case one snapped.

McNeil said they had to use a three-break system (primary, secondary, and fail state) at the end of the zip-line to further reduce risk.

"The cables and the other contraptions are Petzl, which are made in France and can carry multiple weights in tons," he said.

In addition, they have well-trained personnel from the United States to respond to any eventualities.

"It's great for Davao. We are not competing with Sabros (a zip-line facility in Davao Del Sur) and Eden (in Toril district here) with its skyride but it is an opportunity for Davao to emerge as an adventure-based destination," McNeil said.

For those who want to try the zip-line, McNeil said they have to undergo a 15-minute orientation first.

Then they have to walk to a platform situated on top of the highest point of the Outland area, which is overlooking the city, where they would be made to wear harnesses.

The trip -- or zip -- to the other end of the zip-line takes only a few seconds but the feeling is a mixture of anxiety and happiness, according to those who have tried it.

But aside from providing a form of entertainment, McNeil said the Outland Adventure concept was born out of concern for the growing number of youth in the city, who have become idle or are engaged in illegal activities.

"I was walking along the Tancontian Street where the old clinic (Mercy Maternity) was and I saw some youths who did not do anything. And I read statistics somewhere that 60 percent of the country's population are below age of 25, so it was something to be concerned about," he said.

He said he immediately thought of marrying the ropes course program he underwent in the States 20 years ago to a values-formation activity and came out with the Outland Adventure concept.

Attempts to fully establish it failed during the first time until he met the late Al Aboitiz of the prominent Aboitiz clan.

During their meeting, McNeil said Aboitiz was really enthusiastic when he told him about the ropes course program he was planning.

Aboitiz agreed that the Davao Light and Power Co., which his family owns, would finance the whole project while businessman Hans Gaisano provided the 17-hectare property in the village of Bugac.

Since then, the electricity distribution company has already sponsored training for topnotch high school students in the facility.

"In the past four years, we accommodated more than 80 public high schools," McNeil said.

"It is now financially sustainable," he said, adding that Outdoor Adventure's income usually comes from big companies that pay P950 to P1,250 per person for use of the facility.

In Digos City, Edwin Sacdalan of Camp Sabros said their 430-meter long zip-line might be shorter than similar facilities but it offers a different experience.

Sacdalan said like any outdoor adventure facility, their zip-line is not for the faint-hearted.

SamBrownEyes

December 5th, 2008, 01:30 PM

it did not cover the whole coastline particularly dist 3. approximately district 1 and farther northward part of district 2.

With respect to this greatest and widest city, I think the population is pretty much growing and quickly dotting towards the East End all the way to the sea edge ( which is the same trend in other parts of the world though). So while the population is increasing in its own fast pace (I am sure it will and why not?), the roads are fast dilapidating and not increasing though. So guys are there new additional roads projects that can transverse and crisscross the West, East, North and South Ends of this huge metropolitan ( covering all political districts of this city)? Hi Dept of Works. If they can't provide then the good option is Federal Davao so as Fed Cebu so the local government can start the necessities.--I wish--So ciao---good luck to this dynamic city from here North of Am's Arctic: omg:

SamBrownEyes

December 5th, 2008, 01:36 PM

With respect to this greatest and widest city, I think the population is pretty much growing and quickly dotting towards the East End all the way to the sea edge ( which is the same trend in other parts of the world though). So while the population is increasing in its own fast pace (I am sure it will and why not?), the roads are fast dilapidating and not increasing though. So guys are there new additional roads projects that can transverse and crisscross the West, East, North and South Ends of this huge metropolitan ( covering all political districts of this city)? Hi Dept of Works. If they can't provide then the good option is Federal Davao so as Fed Cebu so the local government can start the necessities.--I wish--So ciao---good luck to this dynamic city from here North of Am's Arctic: omg:

If you have an updated A-Z map that can show the new roads in those geographical Ends( W, E, S, & N ) then it will be great..thnx :speech:

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Residential Estate

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dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 01:49 PM

a_terisk78y™

December 5th, 2008, 01:49 PM

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 01:55 PM

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 02:02 PM

sori 4 ot.. is davao city a province? kai one time i askd the teller sa samal and she said "davao city, davao del sur".

had been in davao 4 the 1st time pag last weekend together with my friends apil si resty... we had great fun esp sa samal, lakaw2 from gmall to peoples park, san pedro church and hang out sa mts, bakbak.... :)
Duterte: Davao City is not part of Davao del Sur
Mindanao Daily Mirror
December 03, 2008

Mayor Rodrigo wants government agencies to correct their records and remove Davao City from Davao del Sur’s jurisdiction.

Duterte said he noticed the error when he browsed through some documents from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) recently.

In the item “postal addresses,” Davao City was shown to be part of the province of Davao del Sur.

“Davao City is Davao City and is not part of Davao del Sur,” Duterte said.

“It is time to correct this,” he added.

Early this year, councilor Peter Laviña authored a resolution in the City Council asking President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to issue a directive to all concerned government agencies to separate Davao City from Davao del Sur.

Laviña said the Davao City’s statistics are still being lumped with Davao Del Sur even though Davao City, which became a chartered city in 1937, is older than Davao del Sur, which itself was carved out of the undivided Davao province in 1967.

He said the practice of combining the statistics of Davao City with Davao Del Sur is creating confusion.

Laviña added that the postal code of Davao City, 8000, is still under Davao del Sur even if Davao City is not a component of it. Davao del Sur’s component city is Digos City. Editha Z. Caduaya
as far as i know there is no political collaboration between davao city hall and provincial capitol of davao del sur

reancorbz84

December 5th, 2008, 02:06 PM

aw ayun na hehehehe yan na ang sagot.... uy mga goyz good boy na ako hahahahah la langgg

a_terisk78y™

December 5th, 2008, 02:10 PM

dinabaw

December 5th, 2008, 02:18 PM

MtApoStandard

December 5th, 2008, 02:36 PM

^^
i see, well i remember that time were bout to leave for bukidnon by bus. after 2 hrs wen the bus stop somewhere in calinan and then i askd the peddlers unsa ni lugara boss? ingon daun siya davao city pre!... hehehe daku gud ang davao city mora karon lang ko kabantay ingun ani ka daku city even were still at the top of mountain ug layu pod sa centro... bytheway naka lingaw ko sa mountain view kai daghan au pine trees mora baguio city :)
approximate urban sprawl of davao city from toril district to lasang district end to end south to north . calinan district and other mountain districts not included (total of 11 contiguous screen shots)

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December 5th, 2008, 02:43 PM

Real estate sector sees bright prospects in Davao
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (6 December) -- Despite the economic slowdown in the global market, a major real estate player is anticipating bright prospects in Davao next year.

Maryline Lim, general manager of Samantha Homes said there is a large housing need in Davao City saying that the company is targeting the medium level market.

She said the newest Samantha Homes project is at Bago Gallera where they enrolled as Pag-IBIG City of over 800 units. The site she said will include playground and multi-purpose hall that will later be turned over to the homeowners association.

She said their company caters to employees, the overseas Filipino workers and the self-employed.

The subdivision features include water facility sourced out from the Davao City Water District, an overhead transmission lines provided by the Davao Light and Power Company, underground drainage and concrete roads with curbs and gutter.

But Lim said they don't just build houses because they see to it that they would also introduce some new designs in their projects.

In the pipeline next year she said is the 400 units project in Panabo City.

All in all she said to include the new projects, Samantha Homes house and lot units accounted to 3,120.

Their other projects are found in Matina Aplaya, Barangay Lizada in Toril, Paligue in Padada, Davao del Sur, Catalunan Pequeno, Catalunan Grande.

Lim said they are careful with the supervision of the project because of the "buy back" policy of financial institutions.

She said when they sourced out development loan from the government financial institutions, like the Pag-IBIG Fund for that matter they pay particular attention to project development including the first years of repayments of homebuyers.

She said they do not want also to be remiss of their responsibilities saying that they need to comply what has agreed between them and Pag-IBIG Fund.

"What Pag-IBIG Fund had invested are the funds of the members and we make good of our investment because these are money of the Fund members," she said.

Lim however stressed that they reach out to their homebuyers in order for them to make good of their repayment record.

She said with the reduced interest rates extended by the Pag-IBIG Fund the rebate extended to homebuyers who are "good payors," now owning a house is very affordable.

Meanwhile Davao City Investment and Promotion Center head Engr. Roberto Teo expressed good prospects for real estate in 2009.

Teo in a separate interview said real estate will continue to pick up in Davao City next year.

He said a new subdivision project with investment of P120 million will commence next year.

He also said that constructions of two the big investments on real property are on-going while developers of new condominium projects have already shown keen interest for new construction here. These are in addition to the DMCI condominium and that of the Filinvest development project. (PIA) [top]