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davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 06:13 AM

ok here it goes

hans sy was here last saturday. he said that he is very impressed with the way sm city davao is going. infact, malaki ang contribution ng sm davao sa profits ng sm prime.

he said the 2011 is the year for davao. construction of sm lanang will be last quarter of this year to first quarter of next year. tatapusin daw nila ng 1 year.
most probably daw mauuna sila magopen sa ayala.

he also said na sigurado na mar open dito ang ayala. i also found out the they (the sys's) are also a minority shareholder sa ayala land so he knows what he is talking about

by jan 2011, sm city lanang will open (alam na natin lahat ito). what we dont know is that hans sy said that sm lanang will be a premier mall. meaning the mall that is going to be constructed in lanang will be like the mall of asia. the mall will include an imax theater and a ice skating rink among others. it will mostly house high end shops. there willbe outdoor cafes and an outdoor auditorium.

eto na muna ang ireveal ko. meron pang iba.

Thanks Capo for this insider news. :cheers:

davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 06:20 AM

^^

How many melatonin tabs did you gobble up, Neyo? :lol:

So, it won't be a long wait for the SM Lanang afterall especially that it won't be a so-so one in terms of design. :)

davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 06:20 AM

^^

More like Sagada for me, that resto that serves tuna fetuccini there. :)

neyoneyo80

February 2nd, 2009, 06:21 AM

^^ :lurker:

:lol: just woke up from my self-induced coma :lol: :cheers: thanks po sir capo for the news :)

Ibex

February 2nd, 2009, 06:21 AM

^^
sigurado indi pa yan nakapunta sa davao

Tumpak!!! Kabalo naman ta kinsay mga maldito :lol:

xzibit31

February 2nd, 2009, 06:32 AM

Tumpak!!! Kabalo naman ta kinsay mga maldito :lol:

basta ako good boy ko.....:angel:

:crazy2:

Ibex

February 2nd, 2009, 06:51 AM

basta ako good boy ko.....:angel:

:crazy2:

Ako pud wholesome :lol::lol::lol:

ug Goodboy with bad habits :rofl:

davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 06:54 AM

^^

bed habits...:rofl:

Ibex

February 2nd, 2009, 07:09 AM

^^

bed habits...:rofl:

Thats another thing hahaha!!!

Peng Hok

February 2nd, 2009, 07:29 AM

well the news about SM is welcome news to atty. a respite from a derailed Fedexpress LOL

:cry:

:lol: whew!... well poor daw tayo... hehehehe..

for sure di pa nakakapuntang davao tong taong toh....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/capture1-4.jpg

http://tagalasang.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/davao-blogger-reacts-to-provincial-city-tag/

Eh di mas mabuti kasi napunta na lahat ng snatchers doon! Dapat magpasalamat tayo sa kanila for ridding our city of snatchers. Thanks! :cheers:

xzibit31

February 2nd, 2009, 07:34 AM

:lol: whew!... well poor daw tayo... hehehehe..

for sure di pa nakakapuntang davao tong taong toh....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/capture1-4.jpg

http://tagalasang.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/davao-blogger-reacts-to-provincial-city-tag/

farmer pala ako? wow..kung farmer ako, ano nalang kaya yung iba?:nuts:

davaob4now

February 2nd, 2009, 07:35 AM

:lol: whew!... well poor daw tayo... hehehehe..

for sure di pa nakakapuntang davao tong taong toh....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/capture1-4.jpg

http://tagalasang.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/davao-blogger-reacts-to-provincial-city-tag/

hahay, ana gyud ng sikat, sinisiraan para lang ma put down...
oh well, what can you expect? sa daming insecure ngayon, you cant avoid such things...

Mangarap na lang sila na maging DAVAO someday...:ohno:

Govinda

February 2nd, 2009, 07:35 AM

farmer pala ako? wow..kung farmer ako, ano nalang kaya yung iba?:nuts:

^^
:rofl:

Ako farmer din ako. :lol:

^^ in that case, i am a farmer too..:lol:

Peng Hok

February 2nd, 2009, 07:36 AM

^^
:rofl:

Ako farmer din ako. :lol:

davaob4now

February 2nd, 2009, 07:40 AM

^^

ako manag geti ug manunuba...sukol ka?:lol:

ang dami talagang insecure ano?:ohno:

davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 07:40 AM

^^

Ako pud farmer, naa mi yuta nga isa ka taro...:lol:

dinabaw

February 2nd, 2009, 07:41 AM

ok naman farmer sa Davao halos na-aaral ang anak ng doctor or lawyer at naktira sa Insular Village kaysa iba sa Ayala gilids lol

Ibex

February 2nd, 2009, 08:03 AM

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4372/02062008gk4.jpg

Ibex

February 2nd, 2009, 08:15 AM

Naa gamay, di lang kaayo visible kay naa sa kuko...:lol:

Waaahehehehehe.... :lol::lol::lol:

davaob4now

February 2nd, 2009, 08:16 AM

^^
:lol: :rofl:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2487114237_f4130b7f36.jpg?v=1210630324

eto pa, i think @Shakeira, can apply to this...:lol:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2470553010_3ab87aeb8f.jpg?v=0

davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 08:18 AM

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4372/02062008gk4.jpg

Naa gamay, di lang kaayo visible kay naa sa kuko...:lol:

dinabaw

February 2nd, 2009, 08:38 AM

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4372/02062008gk4.jpg

what happened to your hair sir Ibex ? is it a 2-lane or one way road :lol:?

"ZukiChirO"

February 2nd, 2009, 08:48 AM

^^:lol::lol:..ang saya namn basahin...:lol::lol::lol:

Ibex

February 2nd, 2009, 09:00 AM

what happened to your hair sir Ibex ? is it a 2-lane or one way road :lol:?

Di na ako. Ni hangyo nga ma post iya mulo... Nilakaw na asa na kaha to padulong nia pa man to taud-taud lang :lol:

carrotz

February 2nd, 2009, 09:06 AM

farmer pud ko oi .. dahan mi yuta sa kaang:lol:

bahala pobre, basta cute ug gwapa ang mga babae sa davao..:lol:

datu lagi sila pero ang dagway murag bangkatabs.:lol:

carrotz

February 2nd, 2009, 09:13 AM

^^

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2470553010_3ab87aeb8f.jpg?v=0

hala! ilad-lad na ng mga gtagooan ninyong kahimtang:lol:.. ayaw na tagoi:lol:

daghan pa wala nilad-lad sa federation association:lol::lol:

davaob4now

February 2nd, 2009, 09:16 AM

hala! ilad-lad na ng mga gtagooan ninyong kahimtang:lol:.. ayaw na tagoi:lol:

daghan pa wala nilad-lad sa federation association:lol::lol:

:lol:
pwede pud ka mo apply...:lol:

carrotz

February 2nd, 2009, 09:22 AM

:lol:
pwede pud ka mo apply...:lol:

sorry d daw ko qualified kay dili daw ko dugong bughaw..

para lang daw na sa mga lasaw ug dugo ang pwede mo apil sa federation:lol:

davaob4now

February 2nd, 2009, 09:31 AM

sorry d daw ko qualified kay dili daw ko dugong bughaw..

para lang daw na sa mga lasaw ug dugo ang pwede mo apil sa federation:lol:
ayaw na gud pag tago tago diha...pag pa blodd transfusion na lang.
haha...pwede kaha si Davaongee ana?
for sure lasaw to ug dugo...:lol:

news news news tayoo:
BOC x-ray inspection project generated P551M from May 2007 to Dec. 2008
Economy
Written by VG Cabuag / Reporter
Monday, 02 February 2009 00:17
FEES collected from the Bureau of Customs’s (BOC) x-ray inspection project generated millions of pesos from its operations, but there are still a few units left that are still unused as a result of a low volume of cargoes.

The BOC said in a report that it had generated some P551.68 million since its inception in May 2007 through December 2008, with collections in the port of Manila far exceeding those with other gateways in the country.

Of the total fees collected, P140.93 million were trust fund and P410.74 million were general fund.

From January to December 2008, the BOC generated P256.139 million from the fees collected from the importers, three quarters of which, or P192.12 million, goes to general fund while the remaining 25 percent, or P64 million, were intended for trust fund.

Ma. Lourdes Mangaoang, BOC x-ray inspection project head, said at least three mobile units and the relocatable x-ray machine still remain unused at the warehouse of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in Batangas.

The said units were deployed supposedly for the use of PPA’s Batangas Port, but there are no cargoes being handled yet at the said port that was funded by a Philippine government loan from Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

At the moment, no cargoes are being handled at the Phase II of Batangas Port, even if there are already equipment installed there, as shippers shun the terminal due to various reasons.

  “We are going to [set up] the machines as soon as vessels with containerized cargoes call on the Port since at present, only bulk shipments are discharged in the port,” she said.

Manila International Container Port made the highest collections of P140 million; followed by Port of Manila with P84.73 million; while Port of Cebu collected P16.23 million.

Port of Davao collected P8.85 million; Port of Cagayan de Oro, P2 million; Subport of General Santos, P2 million; Subport of Tagoloan, P1.64 million; and Port of Subic Bay, P808,287.

The bureau sets aside 75 percent of the total fees to loan payments and 25 percent to the operational cost. The money was deposited as remittance to the Bureau of Treasury.

At the moment, there are 30 x-ray scanners scattered across the country. The BOC said if there is a need for an additional mobile scanner due to an increase in container van arrival, 28 of the machines are mobile scanners that may be relocated and pulled out for another port. Operating hours per day range from 9 to 17 hours depending on the ports.

The said scanners were procured through a $35-million government-to-government loan from China.

About two thirds of the proceeds of the security fees will be used to pay the loan, with an interest rate of 2 percent a year payable in 20 years, and the rest to a fund that will pay for the administrative and maintenance cost.

carrotz

February 2nd, 2009, 09:33 AM

ayaw na gud pag tago tago diha...pag pa blodd transfusion na lang.
haha...pwede kaha si Davaongee ana?
for sure lasaw to ug dugo...:lol:

favorite kau nya ng mga lawasa..:lol:

davaob4now

February 2nd, 2009, 10:10 AM

^^
i guess so...:lol:
oi tama na ning "bayot" topic diri, lets get back to our business in here...

what city in the philippines nga asphalt na tanan ang streets?

glenntoy15

February 2nd, 2009, 10:29 AM

your farmer hes a farmer im a farmer. WE ARE ALL FARMERS!!

dinabaw

February 2nd, 2009, 11:03 AM

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/9198/dsc0182kz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Davao Chinatown

photo by richard noel(multiply)

btw who n take a photo of the 3rd arch perpectivee in Sta. Ana Avenue

Il Tenore

February 2nd, 2009, 12:01 PM

^^
i guess so...:lol:
oi tama na ning "bayot" topic diri, lets get back to our business in here...

what city in the philippines nga asphalt na tanan ang streets?
murag wa man ata... unta ang Davao! kani untang pag-start sa pag-asphalt sa Claveria, mag-start na pud unta ni sa tanan...;)
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/9198/dsc0182kz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Davao Chinatown

photo by richard noel(multiply)

btw who n take a photo of the 3rd arch perpectivee in Sta. Ana Avenue
so nice!!! more!!

Peng Hok

February 2nd, 2009, 12:47 PM

Boring naman here. Nothing much happening.

Anyway, where dafet?

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/IMG_0280.jpg

Peng Hok

February 2nd, 2009, 01:04 PM

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/IMG_0246.jpg

Il Tenore

February 2nd, 2009, 01:12 PM

Boring naman here. Nothing much happening.

Anyway, where dafet?

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/IMG_0280.jpg
Sta. Ana Avenue...;)

Peng Hok

February 2nd, 2009, 01:25 PM

Thanks mods.

I hope this thread is rid of that poser for good.

deadspyder

February 2nd, 2009, 04:17 PM

SamBrownEyes

February 2nd, 2009, 04:30 PM

I am just visiting this thread though----
I feel I miss it! I am happy to see the porgress of One Oasis Davao condos
specifically the second building where I have one Thanks!

sandman.ink

February 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

Davao as agriculture City rocks!! :banana:

Farming all the way!!

carrotz

February 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM

night2x davao:cheers:

reancorbz84

February 2nd, 2009, 11:05 PM

Paseo de Legaspi

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

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

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

davaoeagle

February 2nd, 2009, 11:13 PM

^^

JA posted those pics in her Facebook. I was temted myself to post them here. :okay:

reancorbz84

February 2nd, 2009, 11:31 PM

EDEN NATURE RESORT

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/eden17.png

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/eden11.png

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/eden12.png

neyoneyo80

February 2nd, 2009, 11:39 PM

Boring naman here. Nothing much happening.

Anyway, where dafet?

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/IMG_0280.jpg

central park hotel :cheers:

tj_brewed

February 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM

KING CITY

February 3rd, 2009, 01:22 AM

Wadaboy

February 3rd, 2009, 02:39 AM

Paseo de Legaspi

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

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

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

Wow! ang ganda na pala sa Paseo de Legaspi.... sosyal!

Guys EXCITED na kaayo ko ani:

01 SM Mall Lanang (confirm)
02 2nd NCCC Mall (confirm)
03 Ayala "Abreeza" Mall

Don't feed the trolls.... Davao is on the roll and it won't stop progressing right before our eyes. If the city is being attacked it means we are a threat. Be Proud.

paulkrps

February 3rd, 2009, 03:34 AM

Peng Hok

February 3rd, 2009, 03:40 AM

^^
Thanks! :D

xzibit31

February 3rd, 2009, 04:23 AM

^^

@peng...

d ko madayon sa florida peng.

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 04:33 AM

farmers pala ha! :banana: kala ko ba marami sa mga taga KK nito?:lol:

US premium chocolate features Davao cocoa
Manila Standard
2 February 2009 | 11:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD, MissouriAskinosie Chocolate has produced a bar made from cocoa imported from Davao, its first single-origin chocolate bar from the Philippines that it calls Davao, Philippines 77%.

The first cacao brought to Asia in 1600 was grown in the Philippines, and Askinosie Chocolate is the first to export Filipino cocoa beans in nearly 25 years, says the company, a small batch chocolate manufacturer that buys its beans directly from farmers.

The beans used to make this tantalizing bar are very exclusive, making the Davao, Philippines chocolate bar uniquely exotic.

Ari Weinzweig, founder of the world-famous Zingermans Deli, describes the 77% Bar as Dark and deep with a touch of toastiness. Its dry like a full-bodied, well aged red wine. This bar is compelling in its own East Asian way.

We are excited about [Askinosies] work with [Filipino] farmers so that people around the world can share the taste of what our cocoa beans can produce, says Josephine Ramos of the Cacao Foundation of the Philippines.

Philippine Consul-General Blesila Cabrera and Trade Representative Glenn
The Davao Bar is made from lush, tropical, shade-grown, chemical-free Trinitario beans, and is described as the chocolatiest-tasting bar from Askinosie yet.Penaranda were in Springfield for the release party for the Davao Bar on Jan. 30.

Askinosie Chocolates founder, Shawn Askinosie, travels to Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines to work directly with farmers and buy their produce.

This arrangement allows the chocolate to be traced to the source and to be labeled Authentic Single Origin Chocolate. It also allows Askinosie Chocolate to share its profits with farmers.

Yehey (http://www.yehey.com/news/Article.aspx?id=233803)

now lets start a choclate culture!:D

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 04:41 AM

wer dafet???

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/12000959.jpghttp://static4.bareka.com/photos/medium/12000959.jpg
by:rmbaes

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 04:48 AM

Wer dafet??

http://static2.bareka.com/photos/medium/12742521.jpg
by Jim de Francia (http://www.panoramio.com/user/1648563)http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/12742521.jpg

sandman.ink

February 3rd, 2009, 04:51 AM

si Lucio Tan farmer din...tobacco farming ang business nya...
si Conjuanco with Azucarera and coco...
si Floirendo with bananas...

:D

carrotz

February 3rd, 2009, 04:54 AM

:cheers:

carrotz

February 3rd, 2009, 04:55 AM

davaoeagle

February 3rd, 2009, 04:57 AM

wer dafet???

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/12000959.jpghttp://static4.bareka.com/photos/medium/12000959.jpg
by:rmbaes

Jomari College...:)

davaoeagle

February 3rd, 2009, 04:59 AM

Wer dafet??

http://static2.bareka.com/photos/medium/12742521.jpg
by Jim de Francia (http://www.panoramio.com/user/1648563)http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/12742521.jpg

Jack's Ridge...

davaoeagle

February 3rd, 2009, 05:00 AM

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 05:03 AM

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1881/15944383kr0.jpg

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 05:04 AM

X nako ang anak na babae sa tag iya ani..:)

nauna ko sa imo kay Y man nako siya!:lol: bitaw kita ko sa tag-iya ana guapa gyud!:cheers:

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 05:05 AM

2 of 2... very good :cheers:

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 05:07 AM

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2617/17581749kb5.jpg
By Jim de Francia

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 05:10 AM

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2421/16182288vq7.jpg
Aldevinco Shopping Centre by jim de francia

davaoeagle

February 3rd, 2009, 05:12 AM

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

Congrats Davao!

I hope they'll make Davao Choco with Hazel Nuts ....:lol:

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 05:13 AM

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5302/16750994zz5.jpg

carrotz

February 3rd, 2009, 05:20 AM

nauna ko sa imo kay Y man nako siya!:lol: bitaw kita ko sa tag-iya ana guapa gyud!:cheers:

ang tag iya cguro imung X gf. :lol:

ang anak lng man akoa:lol:

sandman.ink

February 3rd, 2009, 05:28 AM

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/2617/17581749kb5.jpg
By Jim de Francia

white house?

sandman.ink

February 3rd, 2009, 05:36 AM

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5302/16750994zz5.jpg

PLDT Major Node @ Ponciano

Under renovation right now.

carrotz

February 3rd, 2009, 05:37 AM

white house?

:lol:

sandman.ink

February 3rd, 2009, 05:55 AM

:lol:

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 06:35 AM

Lifestyle Article
Davao Chinese unity more spectacular than any fireworks display

We all wore red and banged all our drums to celebrate the first-ever Davao Chinese New Year Festival from January 24 to 31, 2009. And for the culminating event, no less than the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, the Honorable He Shijing, joined us and stayed in Davao City for three days.

It was the Consul General’s first time in Davao City, although he has been posted in the Philippines since 2007 at the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Cebu that covers the whole of Visayas and Mindanao.
The Consul General formally opened “TSINA: Chinese Culture & Arts Exhibit” at the Museo Dabawenyo, which will run for the whole month of February, and unveiled the Chinatown Unity Arch along Magsaysay Avenue with Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte last Saturday, January 31st.
He was pleasantly surprised with what he saw and experienced and even predicted that Davao will soon be the next biggest thing in the Philippines. He praised the excellent peace and order condition that he said fuels the city’s fast economic growth and expressed his gratitude to Mayor Duterte for his overwhelming support to the Chinese community in Davao. He calls Mayor Duterte as the “most famous mayor in the Philippines” and credited him for the development of the “biggest Chinatown in the whole country.
Mayor Duterte, in turn, showed his appreciation for the contribution of the Chinese in Davao’s growth as a city by hosting a thanksgiving dinner for the movers and shakers of the Davao City Chinatown at Grand Men Seng Hotel on the evening of the inauguration of the Chinatown Unity Arch.
“The destiny of our nation and our city does not depend on the Western world, but it lies with our Asian neighbors,” declared Mayor Duterte. He informed the Chinese Consul General of the sister city agreement Davao forged with Nanning, China and told him of the city’s desire to develop strong ties with more cities and provinces in China.
During the Mayor’s dinner, the Davao Chinese community showed their unity behind Mayor Duterte’s vision for the future development of our city and they wore their barong tagalogs and ethnic-inspired clothes with pride signifying that they also now consider themselves Filipinos and Dabawenyos.
That show of unity in diversity that only Davao can magnificently pull off beats any fireworks display as we all welcome the Year of the Ox.

Photo 1: Consul General He Shijing hands over a token for the Museo Dabawenyo to OIC Museum Director Patmei Ruivivar & City Legal Officer Melchor Quitain

Photo 2: No less than the Consul General of the People's Republic of China formally opens the TSINA Exhibit at the Museo Dabawenyo

Photo 3: Chinese Consul views the token from sister city Nanning on display at the Museo Dabawenyo

Photo 4: Consul General He Shijing & Mayor Duterte shares a light moment during the inauguration of the Chinatown Unity Arch

Photo 5: Davao City Officials and Chinatown leaders flash the victory sign for a very successful Chinese New Year Festival

Photo 6: Consul He Shijing & Mayor Duterte visit Chinatown 168 and had tea with the Mutya ng Dabaw 2008 and young entrepreneurs Jaime Uy and Brezton Hao

Photo 7: City Councilors Susabel Reta, Pete Laviña, Tomasing Monteverde & Pilar Braga pose with Consul He Shijing and Chinatown leaders at the Unity Arch

Photo 8: Davao Chinese New Year Festival Ways & Means Team Angie Angliongto, Jimmy Go & Nelson Chua pose with Mutya ng Dabaw beauties

Photo 9: Mayor Duterte gives a handcrafted lamp made of durian fiber and Camera Club's photo book of Davao images to Consul He Shijing

Photo 10: The Davao City Chinatown Team

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=23909)

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 06:44 AM

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 06:54 AM

posted by@jpdm in Filipino Consumerism:Buy Pinoy!Buy Pinoy!:cheers:

Although the chocolate is made in the US,the raw material came from the Philippines!

A testament to the world class quality of Philippine products!:cheers:

Quote:
Manila Standard

US premium chocolate features Davao cocoa

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri—Askinosie Chocolate has produced a bar made from cocoa imported from Davao, its first single-origin chocolate bar from the Philippines that it calls Davao, Philippines 77%.

The first cacao brought to Asia in 1600 was grown in the Philippines, and Askinosie Chocolate is the first to export Filipino cocoa beans in nearly 25 years, says the company, a small batch chocolate manufacturer that buys its beans directly from farmers.

“The beans used to make this tantalizing bar are very exclusive, making the Davao, Philippines chocolate bar uniquely exotic.”

Ari Weinzweig, founder of the world-famous Zingerman’s Deli, describes the 77% Bar as “Dark and deep with a touch of toastiness. It’s dry like a full-bodied, well aged red wine. This bar is compelling in its own East Asian way.”

“We are excited about [Askinosie’s] work with [Filipino] farmers so that people around the world can share the taste of what our cocoa beans can produce,” says Josephine Ramos of the Cacao Foundation of the Philippines.

The Davao Bar is made from lush, tropical, shade-grown, chemical-free Trinitario beans, and is described as the “chocolatiest-tasting bar” from Askinosie yet.

Philippine Consul-General Blesila Cabrera and Trade Representative Glenn Penaranda were in Springfield for the release party for the Davao Bar on Jan. 30.

Askinosie Chocolate’s founder, Shawn Askinosie, travels to Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines to work directly with farmers and buy their produce.

This arrangement allows the chocolate to be traced to the source and to be labeled “Authentic Single Origin Chocolate.” It also allows Askinosie Chocolate to share its profits with farmers.

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 07:14 AM

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DAVAO. Spectators witness a traditional Chinese lion dance during the inauguration of the Unity Archway in Davao City Saturday. (Toto Lozano)

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DAVAO. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of Davao City offers a toast to Chinese Consul-General He Shijing during the inauguration of the Unity Archway on January 31. (Toto Lozano)

junax

February 3rd, 2009, 07:31 AM

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 07:40 AM

whatever BAD things they say about Davao ..reality is we're abundant in anything! reality bites! lol

junax

February 3rd, 2009, 07:44 AM

ignore ignore ignore... that's the keyword.

kahit kanyang mga kagupa, alam ko kinakahiya yung ginagawa nya kasi nagpapakita lang kung gaano sila ka mal educated hehehe. pogi points pa nga sa atin yang ginagawa nya kasi na di differentiate ang may pinag aralan at ang wala :lol:

more street scene...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/chin.jpg

davaob4now

February 3rd, 2009, 07:44 AM

katawa ko sa isa ka forumer diri kay ginahimo nya kengkoy iyang kaugalingon para lang madaut ang davao ahahaha. desperado na kaayo ni siguro kay kinahanglan pa man nya maningkamot gyud ug maayo para mapagawas niya iyang gibati. nagkagot ang ngipon ani ba inig human nya basa sa atong mga posts ahahahahahahahaha LOL LOL LOL. kapoy baya himo ug dummy email adds unya isa ra ka click sa brig. :)

anyway... let's just ignore the terrorists este trollolists and let the MODs do their job.

here's the view from agdao overpass (as of 02.03.2009) overlooking chinatown and downtown's agricultural district!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/agd.jpg

nice pic there @ junax...

oo nga, why daghan man kaayo manira sa davao? does it mean daghan na gyud insecure sa davao? gina pahibalo lang gyud nila kung unsa sila ka insecure...and if they are brave enough can they be honest and tell to us from which city do they came from...para makita ang katag...:ohno:

Peng Hok

February 3rd, 2009, 07:47 AM

katawa ko sa isa ka forumer diri kay ginahimo nya kengkoy iyang kaugalingon para lang madaut ang davao ahahaha. desperado na kaayo ni siguro kay kinahanglan pa man nya maningkamot gyud ug maayo para mapagawas niya iyang gibati. nagkagot ang ngipon ani ba inig human nya basa sa atong mga posts ahahahahahahahaha LOL LOL LOL. kapoy baya himo ug dummy email adds unya isa ra ka click sa brig. :)

anyway... let's just ignore the terrorists este trollolists and let the MODs do their job.

here's the view from agdao overpass (as of 02.03.2009) overlooking chinatown and downtown's agricultural district!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/agd.jpg

Wow I love this shot! Ning naog jud ka sa daplin sa flyover bai? Great effort!

Btw, kinsa diay inyong ginapasabot na kengkoy??? Is someone on a posting spree again? Wala man gud koy mabasa kay naka auto ignore akoang user preference.

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 07:49 AM

^^ ENVY is the RIGHT word! pasagdi lang na sila kay sige sila'g post it just gives people an idea how we've been look UP! lol

junax

February 3rd, 2009, 07:53 AM

Wow I love this shot! Ning naog jud ka sa daplin sa flyover bai? Great effort!

Btw, kinsa diay inyong ginapasabot na kengkoy??? Is someone on a posting spree again? Wala man gud koy mabasa kay naka auto ignore akoang user preference.

ninaog, causing temporary traffic in the process, for the sake of SSC :lol::lol:

naka auto ignore diay ka, kini gung dili taga davao dri naa pa ba diay lain flipaks bawahahahahahaha.

junax

February 3rd, 2009, 07:56 AM

^^ ENVY is the RIGHT word! pasagdi lang na sila kay sige sila'g post it just gives people an idea how we've been look UP! lol

kapoy baya pod na iyang ginahimo so tagaan nato sya ug applause for effort hahahaaha. nagkagot baya na iyang ngipon kada post nya dugo dugo pa gyud ang ilong. :banana::banana::banana:

davaob4now

February 3rd, 2009, 08:00 AM

mula sa puso gyud na iyang mga post ba...laliman ka, nagpa register lang gyud ug new username sa SSC para mabuhat lang gyud niya ang iyang gusto, para ma express lang gyud niya kung unsa siya ka insecure sa davao...

ang akong maingon, sugod pa lang na, unsa na lang kaha pag mahuman na ang mga dagkong projects sa davao, mahutdan na lang siguro siyag name sa iyang mga FUTURE usernames, para lang maka paregister and express na pud kung unsa siya ka insecure..."why davao, why not my city"...:ohno:

Peng Hok

February 3rd, 2009, 08:00 AM

ninaog, causing temporary traffic in the process, for the sake of SSC :lol::lol:

naka auto ignore diay ka, kini gung dili taga davao dri naa pa ba diay lain flipaks bawahahahahahaha.

Wow! Great effort bai! And awesome result! Musikat jud nang imung picture kay new angle na. Ipa-copyright dayun! :lol:

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 08:02 AM

bitaw maghimo kag multi username is hard enoughkaya bravo sa mga Davao lovers!:lol: sige post pa kinkoys at your hearts desire!:lol:

Peng Hok

February 3rd, 2009, 08:05 AM

Information from Waway who is still in the abyss :D

Camella Residences ang name sa condo complex sa Vista Land sa Buhangin.

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/1019050/Camella+Residences+Near+Ayala+Center+Davao

junax

February 3rd, 2009, 08:06 AM

Wow! Great effort bai! And awesome result! Musikat jud nang imung picture kay new angle na. Ipa-copyright dayun! :lol:

hahaha. basta for free lang ok ra pero kung gamiton for commercial hulaton nako nga ilang i-pirate tapos mo file dayon ko ug kaso, kay gi crop man nako ang pic. ang original ana kay naa akong nawong as evidence hehehehe.

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 08:06 AM

btw the Vista Land condos is named Camella Residences!:banana:

Camella Residences

Davao City Real Estate : THE FIRST CONDOMINIUMS / TOWNHOUSE IN BAJADA NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS!

Advertised on 01 January 2009

Just a walking distance from the proposed Ayala Center located along JP Laurel Bajada, this proposed condominium or townhouse project by Camella Communities (formerly Crown Communities) will be the first of its kind to rise in the north side of Davao City. Condo units would vary from studio type to 3-bedroom unit with floor area ranging between 32 square meters and 72 square meters. Townhouses would be 52 square meters in floor area. Project launching is expected within January 2009.

Camella Residences (http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/1019050/Camella+Residences+Near+Ayala+Center+Davao)

davaob4now

February 3rd, 2009, 08:07 AM

^^
mao lagi ni akong nakit an sa BIllboard didto sa Ulas when i was in Davao city...

thats why i was asking you guys before, kung ang Vista Land, isa ra sa Camella Homes...

so Camella Residences,,,diay...:banana:

buhatan pani ug THread? kay sa uban, naa nani thread ba...:lol:

sandman.ink

February 3rd, 2009, 09:44 AM

wow!

btw, wer na ang davao thread?

davaoeagle

February 3rd, 2009, 09:46 AM

I think it's being sanitized by the mods...

Wadaboy

February 3rd, 2009, 10:25 AM

Anu na naman pala ang kaguluhan nangyari kanina?

sandman.ink

February 3rd, 2009, 10:27 AM

yup, I thought everything was OK

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 11:43 AM

walang kaguluhan it was perpertrated by trollolists ..attack of the clones!

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 12:02 PM

Camella Residences Near Ayala Center Davao

item updated last January 1, 2009 11:24PM
Advertisement Details
Camella Residences Near Ayala Center Davao
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Location : Davao City, Davao del Sur
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Bedrooms : 1
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Condition : New

Davao City Real Estate : THE FIRST CONDOMINIUMS / TOWNHOUSE IN BAJADA NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS!

Advertised on 01 January 2009

Just a walking distance from the proposed Ayala Center located along JP Laurel Bajada, this proposed condominium or townhouse project by Camella Communities (formerly Crown Communities) will be the first of its kind to rise in the north side of Davao City. Condo units would vary from studio type to 3-bedroom unit with floor area ranging between 32 square meters and 72 square meters. Townhouses would be 52 square meters in floor area. Project launching is expected within January 2009.

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http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/1019050/Camella+Residences+Near+Ayala+Center+Davao

Ibex

February 3rd, 2009, 12:11 PM

What happened I was here kanina moments before nawala ang thread. What happened pala? Ganun naba ka strict ang Mods?

Maybe we will never know the reason but sana fair ang treatment pati yung nag contribute sa kaguluhan kasali. :nocrook:

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 12:28 PM

wala lang....wala na ang sale sa Mango kasi ang old stocks inilipat na ..its ALL brand new!:banana:

dinabaw

February 3rd, 2009, 12:41 PM

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

*

US premium chocolate features Davao cocoa

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri—Askinosie Chocolate has produced a bar made from cocoa imported from Davao, its first single-origin chocolate bar from the Philippines that it calls Davao, Philippines 77%.

The first cacao brought to Asia in 1600 was grown in the Philippines, and Askinosie Chocolate is the first to export Filipino cocoa beans in nearly 25 years, says the company, a small batch chocolate manufacturer that buys its beans directly from farmers.

“The beans used to make this tantalizing bar are very exclusive, making the Davao, Philippines chocolate bar uniquely exotic.”

Ari Weinzweig, founder of the world-famous Zingerman’s Deli, describes the 77% Bar as “Dark and deep with a touch of toastiness. It’s dry like a full-bodied, well aged red wine. This bar is compelling in its own East Asian way.”

“We are excited about [Askinosie’s] work with [Filipino] farmers so that people around the world can share the taste of what our cocoa beans can produce,” says Josephine Ramos of the Cacao Foundation of the Philippines.

The Davao Bar is made from lush, tropical, shade-grown, chemical-free Trinitario beans, and is described as the “chocolatiest-tasting bar” from Askinosie yet.

Philippine Consul-General Blesila Cabrera and Trade Representative Glenn Penaranda were in Springfield for the release party for the Davao Bar on Jan. 30.

Askinosie Chocolate’s founder, Shawn Askinosie, travels to Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines to work directly with farmers and buy their produce.

This arrangement allows the chocolate to be traced to the source and to be labeled “Authentic Single Origin Chocolate.” It also allows Askinosie Chocolate to share its profits with farmers.[/CENTER]

Yehey! (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=news5_feb2_2009)

eflex

February 3rd, 2009, 02:00 PM

wala lang....wala na ang sale sa Mango kasi ang old stocks inilipat na ..its ALL brand new!:banana:

nsa northern part na......:banana:

KING CITY

February 3rd, 2009, 03:30 PM

^^ may gumamit na naman ng name ko sa Tagalasang blog.. baka c ngee un..:ohno:

junax

February 4th, 2009, 01:30 AM

downtown davao...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/down2-1.jpg

downtown and part of chinatown...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/down.jpg

marfori heights...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/marf.jpg

central park area...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/down3-1.jpg

chinatown...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/chin.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/chin5.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/chin4.jpg

chinatown constructions...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/up2.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/chin2.jpg

agdao, davao city (going downtown)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/agd.jpg

agdao, davao city (going panabo city)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/agd2.jpg

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 02:40 AM

nice pics!

JoeyIncali

February 4th, 2009, 02:46 AM

Hay kaulion ko Davao oi. :ohno:

shaKEIRa

February 4th, 2009, 04:04 AM

asa naman ang davao and samal thread?

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Davao famous for it's banana, coffee , tuna grills, cut flowers around the world and now comes chocolate!

'Davao' now a brand of dark choco in US
Wednesday, February 4, 2009

A CHOCOLATE bar recently distributed in the United States is named after Davao City.

Councilor Peter Laviña, who presented pictures and data regarding the product, bared this Tuesday.

The Davao 77 percent Dark Chocolate is among the newest addition to Askinosie's chocolate lines that were launched last January 30 in Springfield, Missouri.

"Last November 13, 2008, I and City Agriculturist Rocelio Tabay witnessed the first shipment of Davao cocoa beans to the US. Charita Puentespina and cocoa farmers around Malagos and Calinan consolidated seven tons of cocoa beans for their first export to the US," Laviña said.

He added the cocoa was grown chemical-free with the assistance of Mars Cocoa Development Center at Malagos.

The cocoa beans buyer was Shawn Askinosie, a lawyer who has become one of America's top leading chocolate manufacturers.

"This successful effort created new opportunities for Davao cocoa farmers, breaks new market in the US and carves a new name for Davao as a premium brand of exotic chocolate," Laviña said.

He added that amid the gloomy picture of global recession, here is one development worthy of praise for the city. (GLP)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/davao-now-brand-dark-choco-us)

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 04:14 AM

Landco remains bullish despite economic crisis

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/landco-remains-bullish-despite-economic-crisis)

AN EXECUTIVE of Landco Pacific Corporation, a leader in the development of world-class real estate properties, said they remain bullish in Mindanao amid the present global financial crisis.

Michael R. Reyes, Landco vice president for Visayas-Mindanao and Business Unit head, its newest resort community project -- Playa Azalea on the Island Garden City of Samal -- has gained an encouraging momentum in so far as lot sales in concerned.

"Around 25 lots were sold during the pre-selling late last year and as of April 2008, 200 of the total 600 lots have already been taken," Reyes said, adding that ridge lots and those near the beach are the most saleable.

For a minimum of P3 million, one can enjoy the comforts of urban living in a natural backdrop of beach, mountains and foliage Playa Azalea, a 33-hectare sprawling land located in Limao, Kaputian District in Samal, is a premier resort community that offers world-class amenities in an Asian Tropical landscape.

Expected to be developed within 2-3 years, Playa Azalea is said to be Landco's comeback project in Davao.

After several joint ventures in Davao several years ago that saw the creation of Woodridge, University Mall, and Las Terrazas, Landco decided to come back to Davao through Azalea -- a partnership with the Floirendos.

Aside from Playa Azalea, Reyes said they have just opened Woodridge in Zamboanga City in December 2007. In Cebu City, they are currently developing 250-hectare Terrazas de Cebu, the last prime property in the heart of Cebu that is covered by three barangays. It is expected to be completed in 10 years.

Over the last 19 years, Reyes said Landco has had joint ventures with more or less 20 joint ventures such as those with the Floirendo, Angara, Roxes, Prez-Rubio and other business prominent families.

As a developer of innovative lifestyle concepts like Punta Fuego, Leisure Farms and Playa Calatagan, Landco is said to be growing its organization to continuously lead in the development of world-class real estate products

"I define Landco's success as creating thriving communities where people chose to live and telling others about Landco," he said. "It is not the price but the value for money it creates though I can say we are priced less than the others."

Aside from value creation, Reyes said it is Landco's boasts of its professional development and deep "malasakit" for its properties and clients.

When asked on the prospects of real estate amid the present global crunch, Reyes said they are now creating parameters of sales scheme. We tell people that this is the time to invest.

"Crisis is just a reset button, just like a computer that hangs. Despite the crisis I still see people traveling, going to McDonalds, [and] malls," he added.

Landco has become a major, multi-product real estate development company engaged in high-end leisure, urban and hometown communities, hotels and resorts, malls and commercial business districts, and memorial parks.

Its leisure communities include Peninsula de Punta Fuego, an exclusive, world-class seaside community along the coast of Nasugbu, Batangas, which has become the benchmark for a seaside residential resort. Its success paved the way for the highly acclaimed second phase, Terrazas de Punta Fuego. Playa Azalea is Davao's Punta Fuego. (GAA)

shaKEIRa

February 4th, 2009, 04:15 AM

asa naman ang davao and samal thread?

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 04:25 AM

asa naman ang davao and samal thread?

:lol:gi brig daghan daw Attack of the Clones!hehe

shaKEIRa

February 4th, 2009, 04:33 AM

:lol:gi brig daghan daw Attack of the Clones!hehe

so, asa naman ang main thread nato?

Dreamer's

February 4th, 2009, 04:39 AM

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 04:51 AM

we should learn from our mistakes folks, kasi pati matitinong forumers nadadamay. hope this will be a good example not only in davao threads but also in other threads as well. kailangan lang naman is respect to each other para smooth ang flow ng forums, my apology kung nag interrupt sa room n'yo.

well the trouble didn't start here, somebody outside of SSC started posting articles from a blog and i agreed the main thread should be temporarily 'cool off'
I don't know what you mean respect but 'most' of our queries are valid now some people misinterpreted it and that's where the trouble starts. respect should start when mature dialogues can be reach and not avoiding the topic.

KING CITY

February 4th, 2009, 05:17 AM

asa naman ang davao and samal thread?

di mo pala naabutan ung another word war?:)

shaKEIRa

February 4th, 2009, 05:22 AM

^^when man ibalik ang atong main thread?

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 05:32 AM

^^when man ibalik ang atong main thread?

you can ask @kiretoce :)

henji

February 4th, 2009, 05:52 AM

nawala jud ang thread... gilaundry napud??

henji

February 4th, 2009, 05:59 AM

naa bay gipang ban ani nga incident??

deadspyder

February 4th, 2009, 06:32 AM

ala p lagi ang davao city thread??? by the way bag-o lng ko abot from cdo... just arrived ganina kadlawon... ive noticed n naa n paint ang kalsada sa damosa..ahahahah nakuratan gd ko daghan nbag-o in a span of 2 months lang...ahahahaha

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 06:35 AM

Peng Hok

February 4th, 2009, 06:38 AM

Kipling.. Coming Soon in SM!:cheers:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2052/38/99/1636245579/n1636245579_98084_3155.jpg

for those na wala kabalo unsa ang Kipling.. mao ni siya..

Kipling is a company known especially for its line of nylon handbags, backpacks, luggage and accessories distinguished by their round rubber logo and furry monkey keychain. Today, with the belief that fashion and fun can exist together, Kipling continues to make high-quality bags and accessories in nylon, leather and new innovative fabrications, that are found all over the world.

If you check out its website, there is only one Kipling Shop in the Philippines - located in SM North Edsa's The Block.

The so-called Kipling Corners, on the other hand, are areas inside department stores displaying Kipling products. All Kipling Corners in the Philippines are likewise located inside the department stores of selected Metro Manila malls.

Ano kaya itong Kipling dito sa Davao? Shop or Corner? Well, based sa definition, alam nyo na kung anong sagot. :lol:

CAVEAT: This information is based on what is written in Kipling's official website. I do not guarantee that the website is updated.

deadspyder

February 4th, 2009, 06:39 AM

what do you mean paint? naa naman didto before sa T junction maybe further down going to DMC?

dapit amo sa diamond village sir dinabaw... ang angliongto road mismo, from damosa going to cabantian ata n road (not sure thought kung kutob ngd2 )ala mn to sa una sa tunga lang karon sosyal n kayo tan awon...murag nanibago ko..pati pasulod sa subdivision lahi na..daghan new establishments..ahihihihih nalingaw ko actually... murag feeling nko naa ko sa abroad..nyhahahaha :banana::banana:

by the way mga sir, pde b mo mg himo temporary thread for us??? samtang ala p nbalik tong ato thread??? pra mka discuss ta without posting here sa davao eats??? murag ot n ko kayo..ty

Govinda

February 4th, 2009, 06:40 AM

If you check out its website, there is only one Kipling Shop in the Philippines - located in SM North Edsa's The Block.

The so-called Kipling Corners, on the other hand, are areas inside department stores displaying Kipling products. All Kipling Corners in the Philippines are likewise located inside department stores in selected Metro Manila malls.

Ano kaya itong Kipling dito sa Davao? Shop or Corner? Well, based sa definition, alam nyo na kung anong sagot. :lol:

CAVEAT: This information is based on what is written in Kipling's official website. I do not guarantee that the website is updated.

^^ outlet ! :lol:

Peng Hok

February 4th, 2009, 06:43 AM

Govinda

February 4th, 2009, 06:50 AM

Peng Hok

February 4th, 2009, 06:54 AM

^^
The presence of shops carrying highend brands in Davao not found elsewhere in Mindanao attests to the status of Davao as the premier shopping destination of Southern Philippines. :)

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 06:54 AM

so Kipling in Davao means 1st in Vizmin ?

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 06:56 AM

dapit amo sa diamond village sir dinabaw... ang angliongto road mismo, from damosa going to cabantian ata n road (not sure thought kung kutob ngd2 )ala mn to sa una sa tunga lang karon sosyal n kayo tan awon...murag nanibago ko..pati pasulod sa subdivision lahi na..daghan new establishments..ahihihihih nalingaw ko actually... murag feeling nko naa ko sa abroad..nyhahahaha :banana::banana:

by the way mga sir, pde b mo mg himo temporary thread for us??? samtang ala p nbalik tong ato thread??? pra mka discuss ta without posting here sa davao eats??? murag ot n ko kayo..ty

aw ila @bustero(angliongto) na road diay lol ...well lets respect @kirotice deciscion if tomorrow still no Davao main thread we will decide or ask mods to reinstate it. for the mean time we can post on the Davao Region thread.:)

Peng Hok

February 4th, 2009, 06:59 AM

so Kipling in Davao means 1st in Vizmin ?

I am not sure if the official website is updated though.

deadspyder

February 4th, 2009, 07:04 AM

aw ila @bustero(angliongto) na road diay lol ...well lets respect @kirotice deciscion if tomorrow still no Davao main thread we will decide or ask mods to reinstate it. for the mean time we can post on the Davao Region thread.:)

ahhh knsa na c bustero sir??? ahhh so that is the reason till now ala p ang main thread..so sad... 1 day ala ang davao thread it seems like month n mingaw... :ohno:

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 07:10 AM

ahhh knsa na c bustero sir??? ahhh so that is the reason till now ala p ang main thread..so sad... 1 day ala ang davao thread it seems like month n mingaw... :ohno:

@bustero is a ssc forumer hehe...bitaw problem kasi awayan sa blog nag spill over dito sa SSC.grabe siguro kasuko sa isa ka trollolist kay sige'g register miski gi banned na!:lol:

shaKEIRa

February 4th, 2009, 07:19 AM

niactive lagi ang uban thread...

steadyasweroll

February 4th, 2009, 07:20 AM

^^Kipling is also opening in SM City Iloilo...:) na wala naman yung main thread ng Davao...

deadspyder

February 4th, 2009, 07:24 AM

@bustero is a ssc forumer hehe...bitaw problem kasi awayan sa blog nag spill over dito sa SSC.grabe siguro kasuko sa isa ka trollolist kay sige'g register miski gi banned na!:lol:

sir dinabaw, try to read sa vis min mall thread... bag- o lng ko kbasa ngd2..i believe diha ng start den nabot sa davao main thread..davaongee and manila man is trying to lure people from bacolod and cebu against davao... i am suspecting a certain forumer here n ng pasimuno nito,... tsk tsk tsk..desperate attempt :ohno:

Govinda

February 4th, 2009, 07:51 AM

^^Kipling is also opening in SM City Iloilo...:) na wala naman yung main thread ng Davao...

for decontamination and disinfection ang thread..

diehardbisdak

February 4th, 2009, 09:34 AM

so Kipling in Davao means 1st in Vizmin ?

^^ meron na 'po Kipling Store sa SM Northwing which opened last year...

pics of their launching/inauguration thru a fashion show:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2171/2380198087_8920350ffb_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2380177838_4d33875f07_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2380014051_f30212fb38_m.jpg

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 09:42 AM

for decontamination and disinfection ang thread..

meron kasing masyado nasaktan sa blog ni tagalasang about Cebu, mukhang Cebu crusader ata sya.

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 09:50 AM

well the trouble didn't start here, somebody outside of SSC started posting articles from a blog and i agreed the main thread should be temporarily 'cool off'
I don't know what you mean respect but 'most' of our queries are valid now some people misinterpreted it and that's where the trouble starts. respect should start when mature dialogues can be reach and not avoiding the topic.

oo nga walang kinalaman ang SSC-Davao sa blog na un, and someone masquerading as intelligent started all the garbage that led to the temporary removal of Davao's main thread...eh pano, sobrang over-zealous ng Cebu crusader na un, pilit pinapagaway ang 2 Cities :)

eflex

February 4th, 2009, 09:56 AM

ano difference nang mango store sa sm davao sa newly opened lkks mango OUTLET sa cgy? just asking...

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 10:00 AM

sir dinabaw, try to read sa vis min mall thread... bag- o lng ko kbasa ngd2..i believe diha ng start den nabot sa davao main thread..davaongee and manila man is trying to lure people from bacolod and cebu against davao... i am suspecting a certain forumer here n ng pasimuno nito,... tsk tsk tsk..desperate attempt :ohno:

ganun ba? talk about an alarming display of boorishness. let's just try to understand the destructive upbringing they've probably had, w/c may have resulted to some incurable brain malfunctions. :D

tonight

February 4th, 2009, 10:06 AM

you can ask @kiretoce :)

^^
kelan daw ibalik? :)

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 10:11 AM

ano difference nang mango store sa sm davao sa newly opened lkks mango OUTLET sa cgy? just asking...

Outlet

1. store: a store that sells the products of a particular manufacturer, often at a discount

Encarta Dictionary (http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_/outlet.html)

Il Tenore

February 4th, 2009, 10:13 AM

ano difference nang mango store sa sm davao sa newly opened lkks mango OUTLET sa cgy? just asking...
ang Mango outlet sa limketkai, yung mga lumang stocks, pinapadala doon.. may discount pa.. ang dito sa Davao, lahat bago..;)

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 10:13 AM

ano difference nang mango store sa sm davao sa newly opened lkks mango OUTLET sa cgy? just asking...

as far as I know, from what's been posted here, sa Davao is a shop, sa CdO is outlet. sa shops I thinks has more stocks available. :)

Il Tenore

February 4th, 2009, 10:17 AM

^^
Wala namang outlet na nakalagay sa website. It's either shop or corner.

Maybe because alam ng Kipling yung technical definition ng word na OUTLET - where discounted and old merchandise not sold in shops are dumped.

sa akong pag tan-aw didto, di man siya corner ang style.. katong dating pwesto sa Niña Jewelries (?), mao na ang future shop sa Kipling..

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 10:30 AM

ngano kanang Merco sa Quirino corner man lagi?lol

Il Tenore

February 4th, 2009, 10:45 AM

^^ambot ngano!:lol:

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Confection contains first Filipino cacao exported anywhere since 1980s.

Kathleen O'Dell • News-Leader • January 30, 2009

Askinosie unveils new bar today

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With cacao beans loaded in the hopper, Askinosie Chocolate production manager Kyle Malone (above) and owner Shawn Askinosie wait for the roaster to get to the correct temperature before processing chocolate in the company's Springfield factory.

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In August, Askinosie (second from left) met with cacao farmers in Davao, Philippines . Askinosie's trip resulted in an agreement with farmers and the first export of cacao from the Philippines in 25 years. (Askinosie Chocolate)

Askinosie Chocolate, the small-batch chocolate maker on Commercial Street, has yet another claim to fame.
Advertisement

Owner Shawn Askinosie will release his newest chocolate bar at a public party today , becoming the first chocolate maker in the world to export cacao beans from the Philippines since the mid-1980s.

So says Josephine Ramos of the Cacao Foundation of the Philippines, in helping Askinosie promote his 77 percent dark- chocolate bar made from shade-grown, chemical-free Trinitario beans grown by farmers in Davao.

The 3-ounce bars retail at the factory for $8, like his other dark chocolate bars. His 3-ounce white chocolate bars cost $10.50.

Each is packaged in a brown outer envelope with the likeness of the farmer who helped gather and ferment cacao beans for the bar .

"Peter V. Cruz ... Lead Farmer ... Authentic Single Origin," says the stamp on one Davao chocolate envelope.

All his products -- dark and white chocolate treats, cocoa powder and cocoa butter -- are made with cacao beans grown on 5- and 10-acre farms in regions of Mexico, Ecuador and now the Philippines.

The only other ingredient of his chocolates is organic sugar (evaporated cane juice) from Paraguay.

Askinosie imports 100 percent of the cacao beans grown by about 60 Davao farmers. One farmer does all the fermenting and drying to maintain consistency.

"I was attracted to Davao because of the history," Askinosie said. In 1600, the Spanish brought to the Philippines the first cacao to grow in Asia, he said.

It took him about two years of long-distance negotiations to arrange the cacao bean exports, and he made a trip to Davao, on the island of Mindanao, in August 2008.

"The Philippines has no infrastructure for exports," he said. Through his newest chocolate product, he added, "We're trying to highlight that. These farmers deserve a chance ... Hopefully this will be a beginning for them."

Chocolate lovers across Springfield and the globe know the name Askinosie Chocolate.

From New York to San Francisco, Australia to Scandinavia, buyers devour the dark and white chocolate bars and "nibs," roasted cacao beans that contain 65 times more antioxidants that broccoli, Askinosie said. "It's good for you."

Harter House Eastgate in east Springfield was once the highest-volume seller of Askinosie Chocolate, but was "overtaken" in December by the Food Emporium in New York City.

"But I'm still pulling for Harter House," Askinosie said.

In the current economy, how does a small chocolate factory sell $8 bars?

Sales had plunged in October -- a reflection of the lack of consumer confidence, he said. Then in December, sales rose 8.8 percent over December 2007, and overall fourth quarter sales were up 40 percent from the same period in 2007.

However, sales were under his target and he had to make difficult changes. He laid off three employees; others who left the factory were not replaced.

He and the staff more tightly control inventory, making only what they need, when they need it.

"We feel people still love chocolate and will splurge to buy the little pleasures ... But we have to be careful not to take that for granted, regardless of what the statistics say."
In your voice
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090130/BUSINESS04/901300335/1003/RSS

Ibex

February 4th, 2009, 12:09 PM

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Ibex

February 4th, 2009, 12:09 PM

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sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 12:16 PM

^^ jan 31 pa man! sayang...

eflex

February 4th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Outlet

1. store: a store that sells the products of a particular manufacturer, often at a discount

Encarta Dictionary (http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_/outlet.html)

k...salamat sa info.....iba talaga ang davao...

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 12:18 PM

unsa kaya lasa anang davao chocolate bar...sosyalin naman...hehehe

Ibex

February 4th, 2009, 12:20 PM

A Few Of U/C's Previous House Parties...
(From Urban Club Gallery)

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davaoeagle

February 4th, 2009, 12:45 PM

^^

I've placed an order online already. Excited to get my choco fix from a homegrown cacao gone international :)

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 12:46 PM

^^ take a photo vic!

davaoeagle

February 4th, 2009, 12:46 PM

^^

Once I got them for sure. Actually, it's more pricey than my favorite Lindt Choco with Hazel Nuts that sells at 2.79 CAD for the 100 gram. The Davao Choco sells at 8 USD for the 87 gram. That is to be expected though with the main ingredient being imported from a faraway Asian source.

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 12:55 PM

^^ wow Lindt is already pricey for me...i hope Davao will be synonimous with Dark Chocolate Bar around the world!

sandman.ink

February 4th, 2009, 01:04 PM

^^

I've placed an order online already. Excited to get my choco fix from a homegrown cacao gone international :)

wow balitaan mo kami!

davaoeagle

February 4th, 2009, 01:05 PM

^^ wow Lindt is already pricey for me...i hope Davao will be synonimous with Dark Chocolate Bar around the world!

That would depend on the extent of their promotion and marketing program. From the looks of it, they seem to be aggressive and well-oiled so it won't be a surprise if Davao Choco would become a household name soon. Just my wild speculation. :)

davaoeagle

February 4th, 2009, 01:09 PM

wow balitaan mo kami!

Sure, sure. Thing is it's not available yet in Canada according to their website. I was hoping to speak with CSR last night to know more about where their products are available but they were already closed for the day. Still I proceeded placing my order inspite of the prohibitive freight fee of 40 USD just so me and my friends could try it.

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 01:41 PM

Wednesday,February-4--2009
CARACOLES: A unique experience from sundown to sunup
Written by Administrator

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The Caracoles Festival of the Island Garden City of Samal, which culminated over the weekend, took more significance this year by making the whole event a celebration of the World Earth Day which also ended last week.

Their own version of the Street Mardis Gras, a concept of Department of Tourism regional director Sonia Garcia, and the competition for the most creative sea creature design were runaway crowd favorites. The event was capped with a body painting contest and the fire breathing exhibition made the event exotic yet retaining its contemporary feel. “A celebration to the beauty and bounty of the Island,” as city administrator for external affairs, Cleto Gales Jr., described the event in last Saturday’s culminating activities that lasted from sundown to sunrise at the Peñaplata Central Elementary School grounds in Barangay Peñaplata, Samal district.

Caracoles, meaning “seashells,” was first staged in Babak in 2005. This year, the event kicked off with a beach volleyball tournament at the Samal Freedom Park and exhibits of tourist destinations and display of Island products at the elementary school.

The event was capped with the Regatta or the parade of boats from Sta. Ana port to the Peñaplata wharf at 5 p.m. last Saturday. Upon their arrival, the silence was broken with yell breaks and street dancing towards the festival site. It was followed with a dance demonstration dubbed Baile del Año where all participants dressed up in their best marine creature costume.

And before the visitors could regain their breath from the assault on the senses, the band concert and street party, dubbed Musicaracoles, started and continued on until the sun peeked from behind the verdant sea.

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 02:07 PM

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Tudaya Falls

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Wednesday,February-4--2009
Davaoeña vocalist plans solo album
Written by Times Editors
Wednesday, 04 February 2009 09:39

DAVAOEÑA Juris Fernandez, the vocalist of pop group M.Y.M.P., is working on her solo album which will be released by Star Records, the music arm of ABS-CBN.

The band signed up with Star Records on Friday, and Juris’ debut album will be the first in line, ABS-CBN.com reported.

Juris is aiming to make an all-original album in her solo CD, instead of covering hit songs just like what M.Y.M.P. did.

M.Y.M.P. leader and guitarist Chin Alcantara revealed he was actually the one who initially thought about Juris trying it out on her own.

“Sa akin nagsimula ‘yung idea and then nasabi namin sa manager namin. Para magamit ‘ yung boses ni Juris ibang style of music ‘di tulad nung mga nagawa niya sa M.Y.M.P.,” Chin said.

Chin and Juris are already working on the album, which is set to be released some time in March.

The plan is to come up with an all-original album instead of just covering past hits.

“Sa mga past albums namin kasi puro revivals. Nakakagawa naman kami ng original songs pero hindi masyadong nakikilala unlike ‘yung mga revivals namin. Gusto naming gumawa ng mga original songs na ire-release at ipo-promote talaga,” said Chin.

Chin said Juris is a natural songwriter.

“Kung titingnan niyo ‘yung mga albums namin mas marami siyang nasulat na kanta,” said Chin.

Juris, a daughter of a Davao-based physician, said Chin will still have big part in the side project, being the production supervisor.

“Hindi naman entirely I’ll be alone on this project kasi nandiyan pa rin si Chin. Magiging hands on siya pagdating sa lahat ng decision regarding the album,” said Juris, an Ateneo de Davao high school graduate.

M.Y.M.P. has released five studio albums and one live set under Ivory Records since 2000. While most of their hits were covered of past popular songs by other artists, the group also produced original tunes like A Little Bit, Get Me and Now.

Until the album hits the music stores, fans can see M.Y.M.P. performing every Sunday in the Sessionistas segment of ASAP together with Aiza Seguerra, Nina, Duncan Ramos, Sitti, and Richard Poon.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=398:davaoena-vocalist-plans-solo-album&catid=44:entertainment&Itemid=58)

Chong

February 4th, 2009, 04:43 PM

nawala bitaw ang Davao thread!? PM ko beh unxa nahitabo sa word war:D

shaKEIRa

February 4th, 2009, 04:51 PM

asa dapit sa lanang ang spk bldg?

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 05:03 PM

^^ unsa ng spk ?

dinabaw

February 4th, 2009, 05:16 PM

^^maybe you need to start your lesson in Shop101 :jk::lol: outlet or shop?

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photo by Il Tenore

Il Tenore

February 4th, 2009, 05:42 PM

^^Shop!!

ako gud nag-picture!;)

national guard

February 4th, 2009, 05:53 PM

so Kipling in Davao means 1st in Vizmin ?

Kipling is also opening in SM City-Bacolod.:)

davaoeagle

February 4th, 2009, 08:02 PM

Just an update with Davao Choco, Goys.

Askinosie Choco phoned me this morning and told me I could cancel my order because their Davao Choco bar is available in Vancouver- the same information I needed to get from them when I tried to speak to their customer service rep a couple of nights back. So, I had them cancel the order and refund my money. I'm glad it's that handy to grab a bar or two of this choco bar afterall and not waste my money with the freight. I'll show pictures of it sooner than later, that's for sure. :)

oradude23

February 4th, 2009, 08:28 PM

Excerpts from article "Travel Guide at its best"

By Henrylito D. Tacio

"WE HOPE to offer our readers something fresh and a whole lot more 'Plus" travel-related topics such as trade, events, and lifestyle."

That statement comes from Arlene Dabu Foz, editor-in-chief of LeisureZcene Travel Plus magazine, who explained the objective of the newly launched publication of Friendly Alliances and Media Expressions Inc. (Fame).

So, what's the fuss about it? Nothing, except that Davao is featured in its maiden issue, which just came out recently.

"Breeze through exotic Davao and relish once more the most raved-about place made famous the world by Apodualing, the country's highest peak Mount Apo, the odd-smelling but luscious durian, and the eye-catching waling-waling," Foz wrote.

I don't know if the magazine is released in Davao but I got hold of three copies, courtesy of Jonathan M. Barrientos, the magazine's circulation officer. Actually, the reason I have three copies is I wrote an article on Davao for the said issue.

On pages 48-51, Davao is highlighted in full colors. "Glimpses of Davao" was the title of the piece although the magazine cover has this catchphrase: "A quick visit to Davao." The pictures that appeared in the magazine include the People's Park, Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos Garden, Waterfront Insular Hotel, a white sand beach, durian, waling-waling and the street dancing during the Kadayawan Festival. (Just to give you an idea, we are featuring some pictures that appeared in the magazine on this page.)

To give tourists or first timers in Davao, two maps -- of Davao City and Region XI -- were featured. Aside from the famous places to visit, the article also gave a guide on how to get to Davao (via plane, bus, or ship) and where to eat (Emerald and Jack Ridge's) and sleep (Waterfront Insular, Marco Polo Davao, Apo View, Grand Regal).

Davao is described in the article as "one of the brightest cities in the country." The article also said: "Davao is home to many cultural tribes. And in spite of progress, they have retained many of their local practices like celebrating the Kadayawan Festival."

If you want to see the Philippines, then the magazine is your first step. It's a bi-monthly publication and you have everything you want to know. I am sure more tourist destinations will be featured in forthcoming issues.........

oradude23

February 4th, 2009, 08:42 PM

davaoeagle

February 4th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Hi Manny.

Phoned them today and this is the outlet for Askinosie closest to Toronto.

Ouderkirk & Taylor
(519) 827-9378
3 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON N1H 4E4

I've tried to google the name myself and this the only link I got.

http://www.restaurantica.com/on/guelph/ouderkirk-taylor/23422338/

Good luck!

Ibex

February 5th, 2009, 12:48 AM

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neyoneyo80

February 5th, 2009, 12:55 AM

neyoneyo80

February 5th, 2009, 12:59 AM

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sandman.ink

February 5th, 2009, 02:18 AM

ibalik ang http://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0d.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0a.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0v.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0a.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0o.gif http://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0t.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0h.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0r.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0e.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0a.gifhttp://www.smileygarden.de/smilie/Buchstaben/0d.gif :bash:

pwede naman tayong gumawa ng bagong...

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steadyasweroll

February 5th, 2009, 03:39 AM

^^nice Mango Shop in Davao... like their dresses for women...:)

WadabXCL

February 5th, 2009, 05:06 AM

i should try to order that... looks tasty, and proudly from Davao!

WadabXCL

February 5th, 2009, 05:18 AM

correction, i placed an order already. hope it arrive soon =). Can't wait!:banana::cheers1::soon::cheers2:
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junax

February 5th, 2009, 05:43 AM

PICTURES SPEAK LOUDER THAN BLAH BLAH BLAH!

C.M. Recto Avenue (claveria)...
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crossing bonifacio and bangoy (ponciano) streets
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rizal street, near casitas and paseo de legazpi...
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crossing duterte st. and quirino avenue (DDH)...
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downtown viewed from marfori heights...
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alexian brothers expansion building...
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district of matina (NCCC Mall in the background)...
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san pedro street (city hall drive)...
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san pedro street (old mantex)...
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bolton street...
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manual pano of ecoland condos at the back of SM...
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sandman.ink

February 5th, 2009, 05:44 AM

truly world class!

junax

February 5th, 2009, 06:13 AM

highrises in downtown viewed from bolton bridge...
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highrises in bajada (foreground) and lanang (background) disctricts in one shot...
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dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 08:02 AM

wow! ang sobra diyan ipadala ninyo dito! lol i have a dilemma though how would i address the Davao Choco Bar? imported or exported? LOL

dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Marco Polo donates P150T to Davao Museum

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Davao Museum director, Sylvia Lorenzana

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

THE Marco Polo Davao has donated a total of P150,000 intended for research activities of the Davao Museum of History and Ethnography.

Sylvia Lorenzana, director of the Davao Museum, which is run by a private organization headed by Pat Montemayor, accepted the check from Armin Lorenzo, Marco Polo Davao Financial Controller during Wednesday's Club 888 press forum at the Marco Polo Davao.

Valentine's 2009 blog

"Funds like this help us finance our researches. We make sure that our exhibits interest people and give them some sort of satisfaction," Lorenzana told reporters.

She said the exhibits they display are more on the history of ethnic groups in Davao City, with very comprehensive write-ups.

Lorenzana said the latest research conducted by their organization is about the untold story of "Battle of Ising," a decisive battle in the liberation of Mindanao during the World War II.

"The Battle of Ising exhibit will be open at the Davao Museum at the Davao Insular Village Phase I in Lanang from March 13 to June 11," Lorenzana shared.

She said the exhibit is the product of a two-year research in local and foreign archives on the Battle of Ising and substantial first-hand accounts from the 22 living Battle of Ising veterans who were interviewed.

The exhibit chronicles the seven-day ordeal of the 130th Infantry Regiment of the 107th Division of the United States Forces in the Philippines from May 3 to May 10 of 1945 in their bid to prevent Japanese forces from occupying northern Davao and parts of Agusan.

Lorenzana said the sponsors of the exhibit are the Marco Polo Davao, Southern Philippines Foundation for the Arts, Culture & Ecology, Emcor Inc., and the Municipality of Carmen in Davao del Norte.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/marco-polo-donates-p150t-davao-museum)

dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 11:17 AM

more of Davao Chocolate from Manila Bulletin!:cheers:

Davao cacao into US chocolate bars
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By Zac B. Sarian

One good news is that cacao produced in Davao City has started to be exported to the United States and is being made into "Davao Philippines 77% Chocolate Bar" by the Askinosie Chocolate Company in Springfield, Missouri.

The product was unveiled at the Askinosie factory last January 30 at a party that launched the special Filipino chocolate bar, attended by Philippine Consul General Blesila Cabrera and trade representative Glenn Peñaranda. The party featured samples of the Filipino chocolate bar as well as traditional Filipino dishes and music.

The American company bought an initial seven tons of cacao beans (at $ 2,800 per ton) from growers that include Charita Puentespina who has rehabilitated an old cacao plantation. Puentespina said the consolidated shipment came from many farmers cultivating a few hectares each.

The beans, she said, are of the best quality as they have been fermented properly. One factor that has been responsible for the promotion of cacao production and proper postharvest handling is the Success Alliance project financed by the US Department of Agriculture. The project is implemented through the ACDI/VOCA, a non-governmental organization operating worldwide, promoting cacao production in selected parts of the Philippines.

Through the help of ACDI/VOCA, the Mars Cocoa Training Center was established the other year in the farm of Charita Puentespina. At the training center, improved practices in production are taught. These include the use of superior varieties, grafting techniques, proper pruning, fertilization, pest and disease control, seedling production and one of the most important, fermentation of the beans.

First, trainors were trained at the center. Then the trainors were dispatched to their own areas of operation, teaching at least 100 farmers per trainor. After training the farmers, they are next brought to the training center in Puentespina’s farm. There they will witness the various improved production practices as well as the fermentation system. So far, more than 1,200 farmers have been trained at the training center in Davao City, according to Puentespina.

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/AGRI20090205147396.html)

Ibex

February 5th, 2009, 01:32 PM

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Ibex

February 5th, 2009, 01:36 PM

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Villa de Mercedes Clubhouse - Toril, DC

by: nikki milan-flickr

dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 01:49 PM

OT sir Ibex i have a problem viewing flickr photos wala'y mugawas na image.

dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 02:10 PM

SM City Davao to launch the first
‘Bagong Tunog Music Festival 2009’

SM City Davao is proud to present "Bagong Tunog Music Festival 2009", a song writing contest especially organized for the 72nd Araw ng Davao celebration, exclusively by Davaoeños for Davaoeños!

All song writing enthusiasts (aging 13 to 30 years old, male or female, students/out of school youth/yuppies) are invited to submit their original compositions(English or Tagalog). All entries must be fresh, new and never been aired or played in public performances.

Here's how to join:

1. Interested participants may get the application forms from the Marketing Department of SM City Davao (between Artwork and Speedo) or the Community Relations Program Office, room 27 second floor, City Mayor's Office.

2. A contestant may submit a maximum of two song entries. Students must submit a certification from the principal or dean of their school. Out of School Youth must submit a Barangay Certification, Young Professionals must submit an employer's certification and Minors 13 to 17 years old must also submit a parental or guardian's consent.

3. All the requirements must be placed in a short brown envelope complete with the following:

a. duly accomplished entry form

b. CD containing the recorded track of the same song (two copies)

c. 3 typewritten copies of the lyrics

d. photos of the composer(s) and/or lyricist(s) and the interpreter(s)

e. certification from dean, employer or barangay

4. The entry/song should be a new material and unreleased (has not been played on the radio) and should not exceed 5 minutes.

5. Participants must bring a valid ID with photo indicating birthdate or a certification from the school, barangay or company attesting that the participant is not above 30 years old upon submission of entry.

7. All registered participants are required to attend the announcement of the 12 finalist on March 1 (Sunday) at the SM City Davao second floor Event Center at 4 p.m..

Submission of entries will start on February 3 until February 27 at 7 p.m., judging of entries will be held on February 28, and announcement of the 12 finalist on March 1. With the Grand Finals Night on March 16 at the SM City Davao 2nd Floor Event Center.

Registration is free.

For more details, interested parties may check out print ads and posters or visit SM City Davao Mall Administration Office and look for Joannalyn Crame.
MORE STORIES

Mindanao Times (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Feb/pep&events02052009&04.html)

SM City Davao to launch the first
‘Bagong Tunog Music Festival 2009’

SM City Davao is proud to present "Bagong Tunog Music Festival 2009", a song writing contest especially organized for the 72nd Araw ng Davao celebration, exclusively by Davaoeños for Davaoeños!

All song writing enthusiasts (aging 13 to 30 years old, male or female, students/out of school youth/yuppies) are invited to submit their original compositions(English or Tagalog). All entries must be fresh, new and never been aired or played in public performances.

Here's how to join:

1. Interested participants may get the application forms from the Marketing Department of SM City Davao (between Artwork and Speedo) or the Community Relations Program Office, room 27 second floor, City Mayor's Office.

2. A contestant may submit a maximum of two song entries. Students must submit a certification from the principal or dean of their school. Out of School Youth must submit a Barangay Certification, Young Professionals must submit an employer's certification and Minors 13 to 17 years old must also submit a parental or guardian's consent.

3. All the requirements must be placed in a short brown envelope complete with the following:

a. duly accomplished entry form

b. CD containing the recorded track of the same song (two copies)

c. 3 typewritten copies of the lyrics

d. photos of the composer(s) and/or lyricist(s) and the interpreter(s)

e. certification from dean, employer or barangay

4. The entry/song should be a new material and unreleased (has not been played on the radio) and should not exceed 5 minutes.

5. Participants must bring a valid ID with photo indicating birthdate or a certification from the school, barangay or company attesting that the participant is not above 30 years old upon submission of entry.

7. All registered participants are required to attend the announcement of the 12 finalist on March 1 (Sunday) at the SM City Davao second floor Event Center at 4 p.m..

Submission of entries will start on February 3 until February 27 at 7 p.m., judging of entries will be held on February 28, and announcement of the 12 finalist on March 1. With the Grand Finals Night on March 16 at the SM City Davao 2nd Floor Event Center.

Registration is free.

For more details, interested parties may check out print ads and posters or visit SM City Davao Mall Administration Office and look for Joannalyn Crame.
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dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 03:21 PM

PIA Press Release
2009/02/05

DOT focuses regional tourism

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (5 February) -- Department of Tourism XI now focuses on the cultural uniqueness of the Davao region.

"Think Davao first." This was the statement of DOT XI Regional Director Sonia Garcia as she urged Dabawenyos to appreciate the historical roots and diversified growth of the region.

DOT XI is holding DUHWOW: carving the shared history and advancing the cultural uniqueness indigenous to the Davao Region, Now and Beyond.

It is a thematic exposition which will unfold in the two galleries of the Museo Dabawenyo starting this month until July.

DOT has partnered with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in this cultural-education and heritage-promotion of the Davao region.

It aims to raise the cultural literacy among the diverse population. The exhibit will pinpoint significant windows in the shared history and common heritage of the people.

The exposition will be participated by seven mini-exhibitions to be co-anchored by a particular local government unit.

This month, the shared roots and diverse developmental routes of the undivided Davao will be showcased.

March is for the local history and the empowerment of the deputies in the most-livable Davao City.

On April, the province of Davao Oriental will show its cultural heartland, landmarks, lifestyle, and living treasures.

Davao del Norte will showcase its expanding business hub and advancing gateways in eco-cultural adventures on May along with Davao del Sur's wealth and wonders.

Compostela Valley will have its turn to show the centuries of gold on June while the culminating exhibition focuses on the present Davao region—celebrating its cultural diversity and multi-polar developments.

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p090205.htm&no=2&date=)

dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 03:30 PM

PIA Press Release
2009/02/05

Little known WW2 battle on display at Davao museum

by RG Alama

Davao City (5 February) -- The battle of Ising the bloody one-week battle between local guerilla forces and the Japanese Army during the Second World War will be the featured exhibit of the Davao Museum of History and Ethnography at the Davao Insular Village in Lanang.

The exhibit which will run from March 13 to June 11, 2009 will chronicle the seven-day ordeal faced by the 130th infantry regiment of the 107th Division of the United States Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) from May 3rd to 10th in 1945 in their effort to protect northern Davao and parts of Agusan called then as "Free Davao" from Japanese takeover.

The exhibit is a product of a two-year research in local and foreign archives on the Battle of Ising and substantial first-hand accounts from the remaining 22 living battle veterans who were interviewed.

A monument to commemorate the battle was erected and subsequently developed by the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte under the auspices of Governor Rodolfo del Rosario at the Ising junction along the National highway in present-day Carmen municipality.

Last Wednesday (Feb. 4) at the Club 888 media forum held at the Eagles Bar of the Marco Polo Hotel. A donation of P15, 000 was given to the Battle of Ising exhibit project by the Marco Polo Davao (MPD) through Halifax Davao Hotel Vice President and MPD Financial Controller Armin Lorenzo.

Aside from Marco Polo Davao, major sponsors of the exhibit include the Southern Philippine Foundation for the Arts Culture and Ecology, Emcor Inc., and the Municipality of Carmen, Davao del Norte.

The exhibit will also feature the launching of the Battle of Ising catalog written by Ms. Marie Silva Vellojo, which extensively compiles the documents, images and interviews related to the historical event. (PIA XI) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p090205.htm&no=3&date=)

dinabaw

February 5th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Dawow!

Tubing or Rafting ..take your pick!

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3860/rivertubingxg2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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henji

February 5th, 2009, 03:56 PM

ibalik na unta ang Davao Thread.....

davaoeagle

February 5th, 2009, 11:47 PM

I got my chocolate fix today courtesy of Davao Choco Bar by Askinosie.

The Store: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters at 4th Street (between Yew and Arbutus Streets) Vancouver (Westend)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3881.jpg

The store signage

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3880.jpg

The neighborhood

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3883.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3885.jpg

What they serve

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3879.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3875.jpg

Decided to get settled in their nice couch and took photos while inside the store

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3877.jpg

One more look of the array of it inside my car

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Gobbled up half of the bar in seconds

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paulkrps

February 6th, 2009, 01:17 AM

wow! ang sobra diyan ipadala ninyo dito! lol i have a dilemma though how would i address the Davao Choco Bar? imported or exported? LOL

more of a global product. :lol:

paulkrps

February 6th, 2009, 01:18 AM

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 01:20 AM

^^

For the choco bars? Yeah, just wanna share some to my friends here. :)

paulkrps

February 6th, 2009, 01:23 AM

unsang car nimo vic? murag caliber? or jeep patriot?

opps sorry, murag charger diay.

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 01:27 AM

unsang car nimo vic? murag caliber? or jeep patriot?

opps sorry, murag charger diay.

None of the above, Paul! he he

paulkrps

February 6th, 2009, 01:35 AM

kabalo nako, avenger. hehe.

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 01:38 AM

^^

Di pud. hehe

paulkrps

February 6th, 2009, 01:54 AM

sirit. anyway, send my regards to glen and joy.

sorry for the o.t. mods.

Ibex

February 6th, 2009, 02:18 AM

OT sir Ibex i have a problem viewing flickr photos wala'y mugawas na image.

Until karon la pa gihapon image ang flickr? naa man ako tanaw karon lang :)

dinabaw

February 6th, 2009, 04:22 AM

wow! masarap ba kuya vic? describe it like Angel Locsin or KC Concepcion did w/ their Ads LOL

btw can i grab some of your photos and post in Economy thread?

dinabaw

February 6th, 2009, 04:33 AM

Until karon la pa gihapon image ang flickr? naa man ako tanaw karon lang :)

murag problem sa laptop kay miski unsang flickr photos wlay image. uinsa pag reinstall sa flickr images? maayo na ?

Govinda

February 6th, 2009, 04:43 AM

wow inching its way to global recognition. cool !

I got my chocolate fix today courtesy of Davao Choco Bar by Askinosie.

The Store: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters at 4th Street (between Yew and Arbutus Streets) Vancouver (Westend)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3881.jpg

The store signage

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3880.jpg

The neighborhood

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3883.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3885.jpg

What they serve

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3879.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3875.jpg

Decided to get settled in their nice couch and took photos while inside the store

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3877.jpg

One more look of the array of it inside my car

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3891.jpg

Gobbled up half of the bar in seconds

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/IMG_3892.jpg

dinabaw

February 6th, 2009, 04:48 AM

*
Ramirez: Glad to be back in Davao

WILLIAM "Butch" Ramirez took several bites of lechon biik, panga and sipped a soup of tinolang isda at Whaw Grill and Restaurant Wednesday night.

He was savoring every bit of the Davao food laid on the dinner table and was exchanging jokes with several sportswriters and photographers who were around.

"I'm happy to be back in Davao. I'm on a diet but I love Davao food so for the moment never mind that diet thing," Ramirez said with a smile.

The former chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) had just planed in from Manila to officially leave the government sports body where he served for 10 years and headed straight to Whaw for a hearty dinner with sports journalists -- his friends since he was still a basketball coach in Davao and head of the city sports division.

The 58-year-old Ramirez declared that there is life after PSC and enumerated those in attendance his plans in the near future.

One of them is to seek public office.

Ramirez said he might also go back to teaching at Ateneo de Davao University and is in the process of finishing his book about Philippine sports which is going to be launched soon.

But, ever the sportsman, Ramirez said he will continue his Sports for Peace program which includes the holding of the Mindanao Friendship Games (MFG) and Mindanao Children's Games (MCG).

"My sports for peace programs will continue even if I'm no longer with the PSC. The MFG and MCG will keep going since we have partners that will help in their funding," Ramirez said.

The former PSC chief said he can also help Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte run his sports programs as a city councilor. Ramirez said he can also run for a seat in Congress.

"But then again, that is up to Mayor Duterte. He is my barometer to run for whichever position. I'm just ready to serve the Dabawenyos," he said. (CRAM with a report from MLSA)

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 04:48 AM

sirit. anyway, send my regards to glen and joy.

sorry for the o.t. mods.

It's Nitro, Paul. :)

I'll make sure Joy and Glen would know you said hi. I'll be seeing them to hand in the Davao Choco within this week.

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 04:53 AM

wow! masarap ba kuya vic? describe it like Angel Locsin or KC Concepcion did w/ their Ads LOL

btw can i grab some of your photos and post in Economy thread?

Masarap talaga. No kidding. It has that kinda bitter-sweet taste to it. A bit bitter of course being a dark chocolate.

Go ahead and use the photos. :okay:

oradude23

February 6th, 2009, 05:02 AM

dinabaw

February 6th, 2009, 05:07 AM

Masarap talaga. No kidding. It has that kinda bitter-sweet taste to it. A bit bitter of course being a dark chocolate.

Go ahead and use the photos. :okay:

does it taste like our Davao tsokwate? wow! i'm having an idea of putting up a business choco shop to be diff. from the Davao coffee culture maybe i'll start another fad!:cheers:

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Thanks, Vic. Medyo malayo pala. :ohno:
They might do mail-in orders, Manny. Pretty sure they do it in the US just like the way Wadabxl got his order.

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 05:10 AM

does it taste like our Davao tsokwate? wow! i'm having an idea of putting up a business choco shop to be diff. from the Davao coffee culture maybe i'll start another fad!:cheers:

That's actually the first thing I had in mind when I was munching it, it has that kinda taste that's close to home yet it's different because of the creamy richness to it.

MtApoStandard

February 6th, 2009, 05:25 AM

That's actually the first thing I had in mind when I was munching it, it has that kinda taste that's close to home yet it's different because of the creamy richness to it.
i read it has floral smell and taste with a hint of strawberry somewhat banana?:D does it to you? must be real good

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 05:32 AM

^^

Sort of like that smell...

davaoeagle

February 6th, 2009, 05:56 AM

Friday,February-6--2009
Scrumptiously Mamu’s
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 05 February 2009 07:05

If you’re looking for the comforting taste of your lola’s favorite fare that she would prepare for the entire family on weekends and the cozy feel of dining right at your own home, Mamu’s is the perfect place for you.

Located along Bacaca Road, Mamu’s is a restaurant and bar owned by the Ferrazzinis –architect Elmo and wife Mylene, whose family is one of the pillars in the city’s restaurant industry.

As most of their family’s major milestones are celebrated with a feast of dishes with recipes handed down from generations, Elmo and Mylene came up with the idea of setting up their own restaurant where they can share good tasting as well nourishing meals.

Opened to the public last quarter, Mamu’s has slowly – and surely - carved its own niche of local and visiting patrons especially that the resto-bar also serves as the F&B outlet of their hotel, Anisabel Suites, situated right across the restaurant’s outdoor patio. The hotel and restaurant tandem gave the place a more “a home away from home” atmosphere.

Contributing also to Mamu’s home-like vibes is its interior design that brings to mind the cozy and relaxed feel of home. By using warm red with neutral colors and oversized chairs, it makes guests feel more snug and relaxed. Its soft lighting and mostly wooden reception and buffet counters also lend warmth to the place, as well as the shelves adorned with stoneware pots, vases and tea pots.

Mamu’s has a seating capacity of 28 persons. It also has a courtyard and smokers’ area which can seat up to 34 persons, and an intimate function room for a meeting of 8 to 10 persons.

The star of Mamu’s is, of course, their food. Among their bestsellers based on their guests’ preference are Lengua (ox tongue, a recipe from their grandparents), Pot Roast with Mushroom (choice pork tenderloin slowly cooked in a light brown sauce with fresh straw mushrooms and spices), Beef Abodo (not adobo, an original house recipe prepared with button mushrooms in a rich brown sauce topped with sautéed fresh asparagus), Tetrazzini (family recipe using white sauce, fresh mushroom straws, bacon and spices), Minestrone (a hearty tomato-based soup which is already a meal in itself, prepared with vegetables, beef cubes and spices), Shrimp Curry (house favorite using yellow curry meant for the shrimp fan) and Pote Gallego (prepared in a soupy tomato sauce using pork, chicken and chorizo bilbao with pechay leaves).

Must-try’s, as per my recommendation, also include their Special Molo Soup (special concoction of chicken strips and wrapped ground pork, misua, served with kinchay and toasted garlic on the side), Crispy Pork Binagoongan (turbo broiled pork belly smothered with shrimp paste), Shrimp Kinilaw and Baked Imbao Clams with Garlic. A good friend of mine also swears that their Spanish Sardines with Crackers is one of their best starters. Then top your filling meal with a dessert - Apple Pie ala Mode, Sans Rival or Durian Float, which I swear, is one of the yummiest this side of durian-loving Davao.
Food price range is only about PhP 100 to PhP 300 per order. But fret not as their serving is quite generous that it can be shared by 3 to 4 persons, making dining at Mamu’s conducive for family and barkada bonding.
So, if you’re still looking for a place to have lunch or dinner on a weekday, chill-out on a weekend, or for a date on Valentine’s Day, this one sips the soup in the same bowl with the metro’s best restaurants when it comes to home-cooked cuisine that so scrumptious that it nourishes both body and soul.

SPECIAL THANKS to our sweet friend and Mamu’s marketing manager Amabelle “Love2x” Tan. You can contact Mamu’s at 225.8114/305.1612. Mamu’s is open daily from 7am – 12pm (Monday-Sunday, closed on Sunday lunch). They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and do catering for special occasions.

dinabaw

February 6th, 2009, 06:58 AM

Sweets and Sunflower
BY MAYA M. PADILLO

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mindanao mirror

Sanny Sweet Bakeshop, the home of Davao City’s favorite mongo dice and hopia, has transferred to its new location and building at Tionko Street.

Unveiled on January 30, the new building also houses the city’s latest hotel, the Sunflower Hotel, which will be fully operational in February.

“May konting kulang pa sa hotel. Konti na lang,” said Jimmy Ong, owner of the hotel and bakeshop.

Sanny Sweet Bakeshop was established 60 years ago by Thomas Ong and Josefina Barera, Jimmy’s grandparents. The bakeshop’s first factory was at #26 Tionko Avenue and was nurtured by his father, Jayme, who inherited the bakeshop in 1978.

Jayme put all his effort and resources to develop the business, even leaving school to concentrate on producing great-tasting Chinese delicacies. His passion and heart to cultivate the business make Sanny Sweet Bakeshop the best and premier pasalubong destination in town.

The business started without high-end equipment, machines, and tools for production. Due to perseverance and determination of Jimmy’s grandparents, Sanny Sweets withstood crises and predicaments and has become one of the best products in the city.

The products have developed from hopia and dice with popular flavors mongo and ube to tasty products like siopao and the newest hopiayaya, filled with fruit preservatives like langka, durian, and ube.

“Today, my father is not only opening the new location of Sanny Sweets but also a hotel to meet the growing need for a place to stay,” Jimmy said.

He added that the building of the hotel was conceptualized to ensure comfortable stay of visitors, foreign and local investors, government officials, and tourists here in the city.

“We made a fine place for our guests to sleep and relax,” he said.

The hotel will offer suite and ordinary rooms (rates will be available soon). A coffee shop and burger and steak house complete the hotel.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Feb/weekdays02062009.html)