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artvision

February 25th, 2009, 09:49 AM

PGMA bares Davao baseport expansion marker

Davao City (25 February) -- February, Friday the 13th takes on a new meaning when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself unveiled the inaugural marker of the recently completed PhP 428 million worth Davao Baseport Phase-II Expansion Project at its north end.

House Speaker Prospero Nograles, Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Undersecretary for Maritime Affairs Thompson Lantion, Davao del Norte Congressman Anton Lagdameo and other Local Government Unit (LGU) officials also witnessed the ceremony.

The development of the Davao baseport, also known by locals as the Sasa Wharf, is in congruence with the national government's Mindanao Super Region to spur trading and economic activities in the countryside. It is also a major accomplishment based on the 2010 corporate vision of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to meet international standards in facilities and services in which Davao is among the top ten piriority ports.

"We can now accommodate up to eight foreign vessels at any given time with the expansion and expect to raise revenues up to PhP 150 million in 2009," Port District Manager Abdussabor Sawadjaan said in an interview with national and local media during the inauguration.

PDM Sawadjaan also mentioned PPA's PhP 870 million worth Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the south end of the Sasa Wharf, a complementary development which would greatly boost local tourism and domestic trade.

It would be recalled that the consultancy work for the 3, 740 square meter (sq.m.) PTB detailed engineering and architectural design was already completed in December 2008 by Manila-based Basic Technology and Management Corporation (BTMC) in a joint venture with Proconsult, Inc. Consulting Engineers (PICE) based on the winning Water Dragon Perspective which combines the Mindanaon torogan historical facade and a 21st century modern interior functionality.

Sasa Wharf, owing to the agricultural nature of the Davao Region-XI, ranks third nationwide in foreign container traffic measured in Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) next only to the highly developed Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and North Harbor. It is also the fourth performing port of the country in terms of total container traffic for both domestic and foreign TEUs combined. This is mostly attributed to the volume of the steady rise of fresh banana export demands transported through refrigerated container vans in the Davao provinces.

Containerized bananas loaded in the Davao baseport are transported via direct routes to HongKong, China and Singapore at least thrice a week where the final consolidation to larger vessels take place before reaching markets in Japan, the Middle East and the United States.

The Davao Region-Xi is said to contribute 6% of the Philippines ' total export according to reports by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

Completed ahead of schedule in December 2008 the Phase II expansion covers the construction of a 3, 179 sq.m. Reinforced Concrete (RC) Wharf, a 13,180 sq.m. back-up area, mooring and fendering area, drainage system, port lighting facilities and rockworks while Phase I, a rehabilitation project of the north side's 42.35 m. quay was undertaken in early 2007 yet.

artvision

February 25th, 2009, 10:12 AM

^^ I consider Art as more than a business and above the realm of commerce, as it's more importantly the expression of creating 'soul' to human endeavors and to nation-building. But the situation seemed that individuals with the talents had to be forced to be diverted with other matters instead because society had not done enough responsibility in nurturing it.

I knew some people in the art field.

xzibit31

February 25th, 2009, 10:25 AM

^^

I'm wondering what happened to the planned transfer of the Davao 911 HQ to Matina.

i pass through the area everyday. its still work in progress.:)

Il Tenore

February 25th, 2009, 10:46 AM

hello davao
hello! welcome to SSC-Davao family!

;)

reancorbz84

February 25th, 2009, 10:55 AM

i passed by the LINMAR condos site earlier, and i think ongoing na ang construction.... and 90% done na ang gate/entrance....

whew! thot dili ni dayunon na project.

Il Tenore

February 25th, 2009, 10:57 AM

^^naay muabli na coffee shop sa NCCC..

clue: bag-o ra ning-abli sa Roxas..:D sayon kaayo ni..;)

sige, simba sa ko..

Govinda

February 25th, 2009, 11:00 AM

hula hula tayo sino ang may malaking passing grade whatever degree.. eto mga magna....

Mt. Apo Standard

NeyoNeyo

davaoeagle/paulkrps/abskess

PengHok/artvision/

Govinda/xzibit

waway/sandman.ink

the rest is manga...mangagantso!lol

anyway rearrange or add then copy and paste ang umangal!LOL

pasang awa lang ako hahaha..i don't deserve to share the spot with xzibit because he's in a league all his own..

artvision

February 25th, 2009, 11:19 AM

hello davao

hi, I'm one of the recent newbies too :)

dinabaw

February 25th, 2009, 11:21 AM

pasang awa lang ako hahaha..i don't deserve to share the spot with xzibit because he's in a league all his own..

kala ko parang awa haha

that slot is for gallant goys ....in other word galante!:lol:

hula hula lang yan... as i've said you can rearranged it :lol:

reancorbz84

February 25th, 2009, 11:41 AM

^^naay muabli na coffee shop sa NCCC..

clue: bag-o ra ning-abli sa Roxas..:D sayon kaayo ni..;)

sige, simba sa ko..

chicco d cafe... san banda sa nccc sila magopen?

davaob4now

February 25th, 2009, 01:08 PM

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/files/images/02-20-2009.jpg
DAVAO. President Gloria Arroyo feeds the fishes at Samal Mariculture Park, Thursday. (Toto Lozano)

:)

good thing pres.arroyo didnt threw herself in the water, there might be piranhas there and would thought arroyo is a bait..:lol::nuts: j/k

dinabaw

February 25th, 2009, 01:14 PM

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/706/3306188850517ffbd436b.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

davaob4now

February 25th, 2009, 01:17 PM

New solid waste law to benefit barangays
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

BARANGAYS would be getting 50 percent of the household fees for garbage collection as well as fines for violations based on the proposed Solid Waste Ordinance of Davao City.

The ordinance will undergo first public hearing at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the City Council building.

Valentine's 2009 blog

"Gituyo nato ni arun ang mga barangay ma-enganyo nga i-implement ang ordinance. Karun man gud 20 percent lang ang sa barangay mao na ang uban dili ganahan mag collect. Maka-away na sila, gamay pa gyud ang share [We did this to encourage barangay officials to implement the ordinance. Currently, they only get a 20 percent share of the garbage fees and none of the fines, thus they do not want to collect or implement. Sometimes they get into fights with residents but with just a meager share]. So during the initial consultation with EcoGov and Cenro, na suggest ni siya [it was suggested]," said Councilor Leonardo Avila III, City Council environment committee chair and proponent of the ordinance.

Entitled in full as "An Ordinance Providing for an Ecological Solid Waste Management," the proposal seeks to make segregation of solid waste mandatory in the city.

The waste shall be separated according to the following categories: biodegradable, recyclable, residual and special waste.

Public utility vehicles such as buses, jeepneys, taxis, vans and even tricycles will be required to provide a waste receptacle in the vehicles when the ordinance becomes effective.

The Cenro would also be designating collection points for each barangay to avoid having trash dumped in streets.

There will also be different collection schedules for different categories of solid waste. The collection of different types of waste may only be allowed on the same day providing that separate collection vehicles or compartments are used.

Avila said this would ensure people are compliant with the law. (GLP)
sunstar.com

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another initiative of the city government...proper and peculiar law/ordinance would discipline the people ( this would really compliment KING CITY's signature)... :D

kudos cenro! in this instance davao will challenge singapore's sterility...:lol:

davaob4now

February 25th, 2009, 01:26 PM

DTI to create more micro
industries in Davao City

As a response to the impending increase of the country's unemployment rate resulting from the global economic meltdown, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) embarks on initiatives towards the creation of more micro industries in Davao City.

Targeting to create at least 550 jobs, DTI-Davao City Field Office is focusing on three major objectives, namely: to provide livelihood opportunities that will augment the income of families affected by the present economic crunch; to develop and enhance the technical capability of the local residents to make them more productive citizens of the community; and to help producers meet their commitment with their markets through sub-contracting scheme.

The project is the response of DTI's Field Office in the city to the national government's call to create immediate livelihood opportunities through enrolling projects to the Comprehensive Livelihood Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP).

These projects include the creation of mobile or rolling stores and mobile shoe-repair or shoe-shine shops, honey bee production, wellness program for call centers, and sub-contracting.

Sub-contracting involves hiring people outside a company in order to deliver the volume of products required by another company or market on or before the agreed deadline.

DTI 11 regional director Marizon S. Loreto said that for these identified projects to succeed, certain interventions shall be made.

"DTI, along with other stakeholders and cooperators, will have to identify as well the needed interventions. These interventions could be in the form of linking trained weavers with local producers, conducting skills trainings, and helping the beneficiaries have access to financing," Loreto said.

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woooh!
thanks to DTI...for considering davao...
in this tough times, this is genuinely helpful as this could ameliorate jobless davaoenos...:cheers:

davaob4now

February 25th, 2009, 01:51 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/492243364_589a817ea0.jpg?v=0
where is, where dafet?

davaob4now

February 25th, 2009, 01:58 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2312563800_401dc76b33.jpg?v=0
Samal houses..
valued at Php 7,000 per head/night...recession is not an exemption...:lol:
"business is business"...

Rall

February 25th, 2009, 03:14 PM

meron ng digital davao map for garmin gps nuvi navigators...
i have... 4 years na... i have it updated yearly..

am part of a group that goes around mindanao w/ our gps map maker...
i upload my trips to the groups database for consolidation.

HappyL.A.

February 25th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Dapat ulitin :lol:

:cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

HappyL.A.

February 25th, 2009, 03:58 PM

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Dusk at Sta. Ana wharf , by; Rene Lumawag

HappyL.A.

February 25th, 2009, 04:16 PM

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The helicopter is courtesy of CM Rody!
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A resort somewhere in Dumoy
http://s5.tinypic.com/2cn70qs.jpg
Queensland!!!
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Queensland pa rin
http://s5.tinypic.com/2hwjvd3.jpg
Times Beach
http://s5.tinypic.com/rtq7h1.jpg
Magsaysay Park
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Isla Verde

reancorbz84

February 25th, 2009, 05:08 PM

davaoeagle

February 25th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Good to see you here and thanks a lot for the photos, Councilor Avila. More aerials please. :)

davaoeagle

February 25th, 2009, 06:02 PM

PIA Press Release
2009/02/25
Joey Ayala lauds Musikahan
by JMD Abangan

Tagum City (25 February) -- National artist Joey Ayala was impressed with the musical endeavor of Tagum City.

In an interview with the media during the opening of 2009 Musikahan sa Tagum held over the weekend, Ayala agreed that Musikahan sa Tagum would indeed attract a number of visitors.

"Yes, definitely. Walay laing city nga naay Musikahan," he said.

Ayala who revealed that he spent his childhood years in Tagum City where he spent his early education and secondary years in the city said he was amazed of the transformation of the city, especially of the love for music.

He however suggested that the Musikahan to somehow give bias on cultural music appreciation and to innovate musical presentations so there would be something new to witness every annual Musikahan.

Organized by Tagum City Tourism Council, the week-long annual Musikahan of Tagum opened on February 21 with the Drum and Bugle Corp (DBC) competition making a blast of colors and musical rendition. The Pasiklaban sa Musikahan was also held on the opening day.

Musikahan will end on Friday, February 27 with the Mindanao Music Theater Awards Night capping the week-long event.

Competitions featured during the festival include Avenida Musika, Barangay Musikahan, Rondalsayaw, Raprapan at Musikahan, Himig Handog, and Biyaheng Musikihan.

Aside from the competitions, the event is also made more festive with the holding of various musical renditions at the hospitals, malls, bus terminals, and public markets. There will also be music workshops and conferences. (PIA XI) [top]

davaoeagle

February 25th, 2009, 06:03 PM

PIA Press Release
2009/02/25
World-renowned Arnis guru visits Davao
by Romy Sabaldan

Davao City (25 February) -- World-renowned Filipino martial arts master and movie actor Roland Dantes was the recent visitor of a little known municipality of Lupon in Davao Oriental, some one and a half hours drive from Davao City.

Arnis de Mano which had its origin during the Spanish era in the Philippines using the bamboo sticks and any available rounded sticks during emergency skirmishes, was taught as a refresher and specialized course to a very select group of Barangay Peace and Security Officers (BPSO), headed by Barangay Police Commander Antonio dela Cruz, Jr.

Known for his great following in the FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) in such Arnis de Mano-affiliated communities of Canada, US and Germany, The Australia-based Dantes, shared new techniques in "Defensive Tactics Seminar/Workshop for Law Enforcement Officers" during the 88th Araw Ng Barangay Poblacion, February 17 to 18.

International restaurateur Mercedes dela Cruz - Barner, who brought Dantes to the province and main sponsor of the event said bringing the world-famous grandmaster of Arnis here will revive our interest for Arnis, which is an original Filipino martial arts.

Mayor Domingo Lim thanked the dela Cruz family of Lupon for bringing Dantes to renew their interest for the sport which is related to the Filipino culture of self-preservation and national honor.

He also thanked all the members of the Barangay Peace and Order Council headed by Kagawad Alan Balingit for their participation. (PIA XI) [top]

sandman.ink

February 25th, 2009, 08:26 PM

^^ murag mini arcade lang siguro na gihapon. :D

unless katong lot na sa Felcris.

sandman.ink

February 25th, 2009, 08:28 PM

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/706/3306188850517ffbd436b.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

wow nice shot! kaninong kuha to?

unsa nang green diha sa lower right? logo na sya?

sandman.ink

February 25th, 2009, 08:29 PM

nice aerials councilor! thanks a daghan!

oradude23

February 25th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Thursday, February 26, 2009 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

The Economy
Davao outsourcing firms target Singapore, Dubai and Australia

DAVAO CITY — The city’s business process outsourcing (BPO) firms are targeting Singapore, Dubai and Australia, in a bid to diversify away from the highly competitive US market that is now in recession.

Lizabel G. Holganza, president of the Information and Technology Association of Davao Inc., said the three markets are unexplored by local firms, which can tap Philippine trade attachés there for market intelligence and for help in promotions.

Ms. Holganza said she remains optimistic that the city will achieve its 30% growth target in BPO business this year.

Although industry leaders and government agencies are still collating data on the value of industry investments in the city last year, Ms. Holganza said that if the number of seats were the basis, it grew by 56% in 2008 from the previous year.

She pointed out that last year, there were 6,000 contact center seats here and about 1,000 seats in the non-voice segment that includes medical and legal transcription, back-office jobs, financial processing and animation.

The city currently hosts seven major contact center firms, each operating with over 200 seats.

Ellen Jane F. Garcia, Davao operations manager of Callbox, a US contact center, concurred with Ms. Holganza’s estimates, citing her company’s case — from 200 seats in its one-year-old operations to about 300 seats by next month. "We are not into retrenchment; we are not into work [re]scheduling. Our partners continue to tap us [for our services]," said Ms. Garcia.

What must be done, however, Ms. Holganza added, is to address the infrastructure needs of the city as well as evaluate its human resources pool.

She noted that there are only four areas for investments accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, even as eight others have filed their application for such classification, which brings with it perks for locators.

The problem, she added, is that property owners continue to "wait-and-see" if conditions will deteriorate or improve. "They need to be proactive," she added, noting that investors demand to have an area ready for occupation within three months. — Carmelito Q. Francisco

arianespace

February 25th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Zest Air offers drink all you can in March! (http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/2009/02/zest-flies-davao-on-march-1.html)

Sounds good. Drinks even better!

arianespace

February 25th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Zest Air offers drink all you can in March! (http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/2009/02/zest-flies-davao-on-march-1.html)

Sounds good. Drinks even better!

xzibit31

February 26th, 2009, 02:13 AM

pasang awa lang ako hahaha..i don't deserve to share the spot with xzibit because he's in a league all his own..

and what do you mean by that?:lol:

xzibit31

February 26th, 2009, 02:15 AM

Zest Air offers drink all you can in March! (http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/2009/02/zest-flies-davao-on-march-1.html)

Sounds good. Drinks even better!

hahahaha.. ok ah. drink all you can zest-o. mukhang may sumakit na tiyan sa flight. reason? over drinking...hahahahahaha.....

Wadaboy

February 26th, 2009, 02:29 AM

info from CARROTZ, he passed by quimpo boulevard earlier, he noticed some movements daw jan sa lot beside the convenience infront of LTO?.... sino ba pwedeng mgcheck sa area tomorrow? hehehehehe basin 50 storey building na na ha. hehehehehe:lol::lol:

Busy Davao nowadays...... new buildings are rising eh.... hehehe
Aside from the movements at LTO area parang meron ding movement dyan sa McArthur Highway beside Coffee for Peace and infront of McDonalds Matina.... clear na ang area,nakafence at maraming heavy equipments.... hmmmm.

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 02:43 AM

^^ yup...napansin pud nako to.

don't forget Centro Mall in Matina, murag ok pud ilang design. :)
reminds me of underworld. hehehe

xzibit31

February 26th, 2009, 02:46 AM

Busy Davao nowadays...... new buildings are rising eh.... hehehe
Aside from the movements at LTO area parang meron ding movement dyan sa McArthur Highway beside Coffee for Peace and infront of McDonalds Matina.... clear na ang area,nakafence at maraming heavy equipments.... hmmmm.

^^ yup...napansin pud nako to.

don't forget Centro Mall in Matina, murag ok pud ilang design. :)
reminds me of underworld. hehehe

the floirendos bought that land. it is rumored that they got a jollibbee franchise and they will build a jollibee there.:)...

hinarapan talaga nila ang mcdo.

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 03:06 AM

wow...thanks for the info capo!

Wadaboy

February 26th, 2009, 03:09 AM

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 03:20 AM

Zest Air offers drink all you can in March! (http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/2009/02/zest-flies-davao-on-march-1.html)

Sounds good. Drinks even better!

zest airline need a bigger banyo or better multiple water closets/urinals!:lol:

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2009, 03:21 AM

Wadaboy

February 26th, 2009, 03:32 AM

well it matters to other people.....

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 03:36 AM

Kung Jollibee yun naku parang magiging solid na rin ang consumer ratio ng Jollibee against population...... hehe

And magiging firm ang position ng city as the most number of Jollibee outlets in Mindanao.

bai miski doble pa yang jolibee nyo sa amin compute mo na lang ang population namin sa inyo!unahan ko na lang daan ..alam ko na iniisip nila.lol

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 04:34 AM

flash report.....

naay dako na truck nagabot sa abreeza site nga naay karga nga bulldozer....

ug ana tong isa ka tao nga "magsugod na sila"/// hmmmmm... unsa kahay sugdan nila???........

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 04:48 AM

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 04:50 AM

^^hahaha so pasabot ni part na ibulldoze ang mga gamit nila kay di na dayunon ang project..... awtsszzz:bash: hehehehe

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 04:58 AM

basig ibalhin nila sa lote atbang sa Gaisano :D

:nocrook:

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 05:09 AM

^^ yup...napansin pud nako to.

don't forget Centro Mall in Matina, murag ok pud ilang design. :)
reminds me of underworld. hehehe

will it be a full pledge mall? are they going to expand the current building or just renovate it?

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 05:11 AM

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 05:15 AM

will it be a full pledge mall? are they going to expand the current building or just renovate it?

depends on what you consider a full-fledged mall. :)
pero definitely mall-type sya...for me, mall na din.

xzibit31

February 26th, 2009, 05:15 AM

flash report.....

naay dako na truck nagabot sa abreeza site nga naay karga nga bulldozer....

ug ana tong isa ka tao nga "magsugod na sila"/// hmmmmm... unsa kahay sugdan nila???........

sugod ug hakot, i-pullout na ang mga gamit and materials...kay dili man na madayon.

:rofl:

bitaw oi, magpost unta sila ug updates sa design...unsa kaya ang itsura sa interiors ana?

^^hahaha so pasabot ni part na ibulldoze ang mga gamit nila kay di na dayunon ang project..... awtsszzz:bash: hehehehe

it means they are going to start the construction...:banana:

(i thought it will never happen, according to someone)...:D

hehehehe....my lips are sealed.:lol:

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 05:16 AM

it means they are going to start the construction...:banana:

(i thought it will never happen, according to someone)...:D

sino nagsabi nito? si freysinet man daw, right? :D
basig bitter lang ang freysinet kay lahi ang naka-daug as contractor.

xzibit31

February 26th, 2009, 05:18 AM

ULAN NASAD!!!!! AGRGHHHHH!!!!:lol:

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 05:18 AM

kung bulldozer...hmmmm....baka Abreeza will bulldoze the several establishments in front of Redem.... hmm...

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 05:25 AM

sino nagsabi nito? si freysinet man daw, right? :D
basig bitter lang ang freysinet kay lahi ang naka-daug as contractor.

ug murag, murag lang ha, murag bago ang mga equipments ba.... hehehehehehe

sosyal? heheheh

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 05:25 AM

hehehehe....my lips are sealed.:lol:

and pouty like @peng's?:lol:

depends on what you consider a full-fledged mall. :)
pero definitely mall-type sya...for me, mall na din.

supermarket, department store, foodcourt, cinema, arcade, drugstore, bookshop, hardware???

sino nagsabi nito? si freysinet man daw, right? :D
basig bitter lang ang freysinet kay lahi ang naka-daug as contractor.

i bet that would be one of the trace, why they cite that...:ohno:

well, its very pity for them, the construction is about to initiate na....:)

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 05:36 AM

ug murag, murag lang ha, murag bago ang mga equipments ba.... hehehehehehe

sosyal? heheheh

Pag butang ug camera RA naka focus sa construction site para live streaming ato makita 24/7... wahehehe :lol:

Govinda

February 26th, 2009, 05:41 AM

and what do you mean by that?:lol:

means nag-iisa ka lang pao hehe..

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 05:54 AM

ngano man ng magsugod na sa Abreeza ma sige pug sugod ug ulan naa gyud nag padala anang ulan!lol

eflex

February 26th, 2009, 05:56 AM

guys may nabasa ako sa kabila na delayed na daw yung ayala project na abreeza sa davao due to financial crisis?...thanks..

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 06:00 AM

^^^^hehehe kaya na delay ang pagstart ng abreeza kase na bankrupt ang ALI and FLOI company....:lol::lol: well financial crisis!

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 06:02 AM

^^
who told you?
doesnt matter if delayed, at least may ayala kaysa wala...:D

eflex

February 26th, 2009, 06:03 AM

^^^^hehehe kaya na delay ang pagstart ng abreeza kase na bankrupt ang ALI and FLOI company....:lol::lol: well financial crisis!

totoo yan? kailan daw talaga mag start?

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 06:07 AM

^^
who told you?
doesnt matter if delayed, at least may ayala kaysa wala...:D

Delayed is more like it not totally stopped :cheers:

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 06:08 AM

hehehehe yes its true meh konting delay sa project pero i doubt it na ang reason is financial crisis....

Peng Hok

February 26th, 2009, 06:12 AM

guys may nabasa ako sa kabila na delayed na daw yung ayala project na abreeza sa davao due to financial crisis?...thanks..

... at umaasang lilipat sa kanila... :D

Wadaboy

February 26th, 2009, 06:12 AM

Oh my..... Abreeza is about to start... ang saya saya ng Davao Thread kung ganun... andaming dapat pag-usapan na projects.

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 06:13 AM

Delayed is more like it not totally stopped :cheers:

yup...kaya nga sabi ko, mabuti na delayed kaysa wala talagang ayala...:lol:

how about the construction of gaisano in tagum? is it because of the crisis?

eflex

February 26th, 2009, 06:13 AM

hehehehe yes its true meh konting delay sa project pero i doubt it na ang reason is financial crisis....

ano daw talaga exact date na magstart ang project?

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 06:17 AM

as to when? yan eh hindi ko na tinanung kay Mr floi coz nung time na nagtanong ako sa kanya about abreeza coz he sounded like nakulitan na, ang sbi nya lang is hindi totoong di matutuloy.... for me that time? ok na toh na info kesah naman singgitan kog kulit na kaau ko anang abreeza mura bayag mukuha ko ug slot. hahahaha

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 06:18 AM

yup...kaya nga sabi ko, mabuti na delayed kaysa wala talagang ayala...:lol:

how about the construction of gaisano in tagum? is it because of the crisis?

no explanations were given pero theyre doing the work slowly pailan-ilang workers pero may concrete pouring akong nakita when i passed by & well guarded pa ang construction site kaya di ko masabi na nag stop na gyud permanently as of now :)

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 06:26 AM

... at umaasang lilipat sa kanila... :D

i object you'r aunor! sino ba mas busy sa Philippine Project on the Rise ? abug-abugan mga projects ng Davao doon!:lol:

oi di ka pa lumipad? or nag wi wi-fi ka 30000 ft ?katkat kaayo!:lol:

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Bryan’s Grill and Café
Palm Village subdivision

http://www.liveinthephilippines.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/p1011091.jpg

http://www.liveinthephilippines.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/p1011094.jpg

Orange Honey Glazed Chicken

http://www.liveinthephilippines.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/p1011096.jpg

Sparerib with Peanut Sauce

http://www.liveinthephilippines.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/p1011098.jpg

Sirloin Steak with Potato Wedges

Source: (Bob Martin's-Fine Dining in Davao) http://www.liveinthephilippines.com/content/2008/09/fine-dining-in-davao/

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Café Andessa’s Suman de Luho

http://www.davaodeli.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sumandeluho.jpg

Source: http://www.davaodeli.com/roundup/starting-the-year-with-good-food/attachment/sumandeluho/

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 06:34 AM

Pork Chops @ Bryan’s

http://www.davaodeli.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/23012009681.jpg

Seafood Sampler @ Bryan’s Grill

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Spaghetti Bolognese @ Bryan’s Grill

http://www.davaodeli.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/23012009675.jpg

Source: http://www.davaodeli.com/roundup/starting-the-year-with-good-food/

Ibex

February 26th, 2009, 06:36 AM

Beef Stew @ Salutti

http://www.davaodeli.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/salutti-beefstew1.jpg

Source: http://www.davaodeli.com/roundup/starting-the-year-with-good-food/

venntro

February 26th, 2009, 06:38 AM

^^ Very well presented cuisines. Looks very delicious!! :cheers:

Wadaboy

February 26th, 2009, 07:19 AM

^^
Lagi..... halos na-a tanan sa top of the threads.... hehe
Daku daku na dyud cgurug agi ang mga projects nila kay sa sobra ka busy..... ug pangistorya.

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 07:22 AM

... at umaasang lilipat sa kanila... :D

ibalhin lagi didto sa lote in front of Gaisano? :dunno:

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 07:22 AM

guys may nabasa ako sa kabila na delayed na daw yung ayala project na abreeza sa davao due to financial crisis?...thanks..

san mo nabasa to? link?

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 07:26 AM

^^ ma pa libre lang nag buffet na ibog sya sa isa kay sige lag kaon!lol

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 07:30 AM

tinuod Davao City ni ha! dili typo error!:lol:

ICT Davao eyes to snag BPO
investments from 3 countries
BY JUDY QUIROS

Despite the global financial meltdown, the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Davao, Inc. is eying to snag investments from three countries for the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Speaking at the Club 888 Forum yesterday at The Marco Polo, Davao, ICT Davao president Lizabel “Wit” Holganza said ICT players in the city are targeting to lure BPO investors from Singapore, Dubai, and Australia to locate in Davao City.

Since not many of the city’s ICT players can afford outbound missions, the ICT is planning to do its marketing strategy through video teleconferencing.

Holganza said the US is not included in the list because the ICT sector in Davao City foresees too many competitors in capturing the US market.

She said ICT believes it can tap Filipinos residing in Singapore, Dubai, and Australia to help bring investments here.

Holganza said some international IT companies have already expressed interest in investing in the outsourcing business in the city. Two of the companies, which are based in Australia and India, visited the city in the second and fourth quarter last year.

Holganza said she is optimistic interest in the city will be renewed especially if the planned ICT summit pushes through this month.

The summit will focus on “next wave cities” for IT-BPO, in which Davao City ranks fourth.

The locations that made it to the Top 10 Next Wave Cities were: #1 Metro Laguna, #2 Metro Cavite, #3 Iloilo, #4 Davao City, #5 Bacolog, #6 Angeles-Clark-Mabalacat, #7 Baliuag-Marilao-Meycauyan, #8 Cagayan de Oro, #9 Malolos/Calumpit, and #10 Lipa.

Despite making in to number 4, the city’s IT industry is still hounded by some problems like the lack of an ICT road map, the high cost of infrastructure, and the lack of PEZA accreditation, Holganza said.

She said the IT-BPO industry has four parameters: talent development, cost of infrastructure, business environment, and risk management. Of the four, the cost of infrastructure is the city’s weakest, she said.

She said of the 12 existing BPO developers in the city, only four are PEZA-registered while the others are still being processed.

She said the lack of PEZA-accredited or registered space for IT-BPO businesses discourages would-be IT-BPO locators.

Mindanao Times (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Feb/business02262009&01.html)

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 07:54 AM

THE NEW NCCC CENTRPOINT......

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reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 07:55 AM

LINMARR CONDOS.......

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dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 08:08 AM

THE NEW NCCC CENTRPOINT......

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/Photo-0002g.jpg

so from 3 floors now 4 na!:cheers:

labanan ng midget malls

Centerpoint vs. Robinsons Cybergate! abangan!:lol:

notice kulang eto nakalagay sa Mindanao main page dominated ng Davao Ad which is not the case in Luzon and Visayas.

Davao Lodging

Davao Resorts

Stay in Davao

Davao City

venntro

February 26th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Preparations underway for Davao inmates' concert (http://http://www.gmanews.tv/story/150495/Preparations-underway-for-Davao-inmates-concert)
02/26/2009 | 02:16 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Preparations are peaking for "Jailbreak," a concert by inmates of Davao City Jail scheduled for this month, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said.

The CBCP website said the show’s production team assured that all things needed are already in place and that they are now doing final touches.

“Generally, so far so good. We are about 90 percent ready and it will surely raise smiles and recognition that would brought inmates a new hope in their hearts," said Jailbreak Production coordinator Alejandro Cadagdagon.

Cadagdagon said they are finalizing the rehearsals for voice-music recording and choreography, along with a series of practices for the general stage performance of the artists.

He added the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and Task Force Davao (TF-Davao) will provide ample security.

“We are also considering the safety and security measures of the cast, inmates as well as the audiences who will be coming for the event. That is why it remains to be on the top priority," he added.

"Jailbreak" is a musical-theatrical production play showcasing the talents of the 28 inmates of Davao City Jail.

The CBCP said the concert aims to lead the people to a better understanding of the plight and struggles of the detainees and to change their moral judgments.

Other supporters of the concert included the Archdiocesan Commission on Prison Welfare (ACPW), Marist Fathers and Brothers, Marist Sisters, Couples for Christ, Handmaid of the Lord, Alexian Brothers, NCCC Davao and the City Government of Davao. - GMANews.TV

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2009, 08:17 AM

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 08:19 AM

COFFEE SHOP UPDATE!!!!!

1. 128 Ostrich Steak Hauz & Coffee Shop - Airport View, Catitipan
2. 51 Coffee Shop - Victoria Plaza, Bajada
3. 5th Avenue Café - Ecoland
3. Agong Café - Duterte St.
4. Au-alit Café - DDH, Quirino Avenue
5. Barista Café - Cabaguio Avenue
6. Basti's Brew - Victoria Plaza, Bajada
7. Basti's Brew - Legazpi St.
8. Beans & Hops - Jacinto Ext.
9. Bigby's Café - SM Ecoland
10. BluGre Café - Landco, Bajada
11. BluGre Café - MTS, Matina
12. BluGre Café - SM Ecoland
13. Bogser's Java & Jazz Coffee Shoppe - Bangkal
14. Bo's Coffee Club - SM Ecoland
15. Bo's Coffee Club - Torres St.
16. Boyztrek Café - Jacinto St. cor. Juan Luna St
17. Brew Crew's Coffee House - Juan Luna St.
18. Brewedcasters Café - Car Park Building, G-Mall
19. Brewhaha - Downtown
20. Brewtique - Obrero
21. Bruegger's Café - Autoshop, Bajada
22. Bryan’s Grill & Café - Obrero
23. Café 54 - Victoria Plaza Complex, Bajada
24. Café Alfresco - Lanang
25. Café Agdao - Bagobo, Duterte St.
26. Café Andessa - Cabantian Road, Buhangin
27. Café Barcellis - J.P. Laurel Avenue
28. Café Breizh - The Venue Complex, Quirino Avenue
29. Café Ilustrado - Gaisano South Mall
30. Café Franco - Smashville, Boulevard
31. Café Josefina - Apo View, Camus St.
32. Café Juna - Juna, Matina
33. Café La Buen - Lanang
34. Café Marco - Marco Polo, C.M. Recto
35. Café Miro - Sumifro, Tibungco
36. Café Palma Gil - Palma Gil St.
37. Café Prego - Gaisano South Mall, Ilustre
38. Café Uno - Waterfront, Lanang
39. Caffe Vivere - Mt. Apo St.
40. Calle Cinco Coffee - Victoria Plaza, Bajada
41. C5 Coffee Shop - Roxas Avenue
42. Cheesecake - SM Ecoland
43. Chessecake - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
44. Chippens Café - Roxas Avenue
45. Claudes' Café de Ville - Rizal St.
46. Coffee @ Yellow Hauz - Mapa St.
47. Coffee Dream - Damosa Gateway, Lanang
48. Coffee Dream - DMSF, Bajada
49. Coffee Dream - Damosa Market Basket, Lanang
50. Coffee Dream - SM Ecoland
51. Coffee Plus - Downtown
52. Coffee Spot - C.M. Recto
53. Copa Bossa - Quimpo Boulevard
54. Corum Coffee Shop - Bajada
55. Cups and Lowercase - Torres St.
56. Davao Coffee Express - NCCC Matina
57. Dulce Manos Café - Juan Luna St.
58. Euro Café/Euro Baker - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
59. Fabulous 50's Cafe - Crown Regency, Villa Abrille
60. Fagioli Coffee Club - Damosa Gateway Area, Lanang
61. Figaro - Chimes Mall, Chinatown
62. Figaro - SM Ecoland
63. Formula Pete's Café - Bajada
64. Gloria Jeans - Grand Regal, Lanang
65. Hazel's Café - Bajada
66. K1 Coffee - Ecoland
67. K1 Coffee - Torres St.
68. Kamayo Café - Palma Gil St.
69. Kangaroo - Central Bank, Quirino St.
70. Kape de Bohol - Jacinto St.
71. Karl’s Koffee Korner - SM Ecoland
72. Karl’s Koffee Korner - Dakudao
73. Karl’s Koffee Korner - DIA, Buhangin
74. Karlo's Coffee Station- Jack's Ridge, Matina
75. Kasagingan Kapehan - Torres St.
76. Kopi Roti - Jacinto St.
77. Le Grandeur Café - Grand Menseng, Pichon Avenue
78. Miko's Brew - Chavez Street, Davao
79. Mon Bebe Café - Chinatown
80. Mon Bebe Café - Seawall, Ecoland
81. Monster's Café - Ilustre St.
82. Net Front & Coffee Shop - C.M. Recto
83. Nezz74 Café - Obrero
84. PeaceBuilders Community Café - University Avenue, Juna
85. Pia's Café - Downtown
86. Port Café - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
87. Pronto Mario - Sta. Ana Avenue
88. Roadhouse Café - SM Ecoland
89. Sarimanok Coffee Shop - Agdao
90. Scott & Cates Coffee Express - Doña Vicenta
91. SilverCup - Mt. Apo St.
92. SkyGo Cafe - DIA, Buhangin
93. SouthBrews - NCCC Mall Matina
94. Spazio Café - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
95. Street Café - Juan Luna St.
96. Tata Benito’s A Whole Latte Love Coffee - World Palace, Ecoland
97. Tata Benito’s A Whole Latte Love Coffee - J.P. Laurel Avenue
98. The Café Mediterranean - Sales St.
99. Tump Café - NCCC Mall Matina
100. Turkish Coffee Shop - Bonifacio St.
101. Calle Cinco - Torres Street
102. Kasagingan Kapehan - Roxas Ave.
103. Cafe Firenzo - Damosa Gateway
104. Karl's Kofi Korner - Garden Oasis
105. Bigby's Cafe - Metro Lifestyle Building, Torres St.
106. Panaderia Coffee Express - Jacinto Street.
107. Caffe Buzz – Bajada
108. Caffe Firenzo – Quirino Ave.
109. Karls Koffee Korner – Lanang
110. Bogser's Coffee Houset - Central Park Subdivision in Bangkal
111. Saluhan Coffee Shop – Emerald Inn.
112. Fagioli – Quirino Ave.
113. Skins Coffee Shop – Magallanes Street. D.C. 8000
114. Japanese Tunnel Coffee Shop – Diversion Road. D.C.
115. a whole latte love. – paseo de lagaspi
116. a whole latte love. – Robinsons cybergate..openning soon
117. café mood – las casitas de angela inn, rizal street
118. La core café – vplaza compound
119. caffe V – Duterte Street.
120. CHICCO DE CAFÉ – roxas avenue
121. Zabadami layered coffee – ponciano street
122. Brewedcaster Café – tionko Avenue
123. Brewedcaster Café – Buhangin Davao City
124. Lories Café – Araullo street/Jacinto ext
125. Boyds Coffee – Obrero, Davao City
126. Gi2 Coffee – Sales Street, Davao City

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 08:21 AM

^^ murag temporary lang na na guard haus sir way.....:lol:

neyoneyo80

February 26th, 2009, 09:09 AM

;32859702']kuyawa gud, nauna ang guard house kaysa sa main building :lol:

pang-contra cguro sa mga ssc photographers :lol:

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2009, 09:17 AM

THE NEW NCCC CENTRPOINT......

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/Photo-0002g.jpg

mura syag color blue na lachmi...open air na mini-mall... LOL

artvision

February 26th, 2009, 09:30 AM

I have noticed in SSC, among continental forums next to the US (obviously due to higher population and better access) and other countries clustered together, the Philippines threads as single entity ranks highest in posts, and among the Philippines threads, Mindanao threads rank highest, and among the Mindanao threads, the Davao & Samal Island thread ranks highest in the number of threads...

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 09:36 AM

THE NEW NCCC CENTRPOINT......

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/Photo-0002g.jpg

unsa kaha na black granite or black paint lang ang color maot man oi!:lol:

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 10:00 AM

i pass through the area everyday. its still work in progress.:)

Thanks for the update, Capo! :cheers:

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 10:03 AM

the floirendos bought that land. it is rumored that they got a jollibbee franchise and they will build a jollibee there.:)...

hinarapan talaga nila ang mcdo.

Iba talaga pagka well-connected, daming info na di basta-basta nakukuha ng mga ordinaryong nilalang...:)

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 10:07 AM

ngano man ng magsugod na sa Abreeza ma sige pug sugod ug ulan naa gyud nag padala anang ulan!lol

Ingon nila, rain is a blessing in disguise daw...:)

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 10:12 AM

artvision

February 26th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Nice trivia you got there. I never thought we are the "it" thread in Mindanao...:lol:

bitaw noh, and mindanao is the 'it' among other regions in the country, and the country as the 'it' among other continental forums based on the dynamic interactions in SSC :uh: :okay:

Noize_320

February 26th, 2009, 12:28 PM

what happened to Noblesse Heights? wla na lagi ang rendering sa site...:ohno:

eflex

February 26th, 2009, 12:32 PM

[QUOTE=sandman.ink;32858412]ibalhin lagi didto sa lote in front of Gaisano? :dunno:[
lote rin kasi ni florendo yun..nfront of gaisano...

eflex

February 26th, 2009, 12:41 PM

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 02:39 PM

maayong gabii/buntagdavao!

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:01 PM

what happened to Noblesse Heights? wla na lagi ang rendering sa site...:ohno:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/Photo-0003g.jpg
info of this photo says its modified 2/27/09 ?12.18am:dunno: probably photo, taken the day before

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 03:07 PM

maayong gabii/buntagdavao!

maayong gabii pud...cant send you a PM..your inbox is full...

hows adelaide?:)

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2009, 03:09 PM

@sir apo

LinMarr condo man na :) ang lahi man ang Noblesse but AFAIK cancelled project na to (dili na sab ma contact ang mga koreano nga developer)

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Pag butang ug camera RA naka focus sa construction site para live streaming ato makita 24/7... wahehehe :lol:
:lol: nightvision sad

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:13 PM

maayong gabii pud...cant send you a PM..your inbox is full...

hows adelaide?:)
:lol:
full of archived rubbish

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Babusanta-Samal Group of Island-Davao

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/6397/453906417219f1355fa.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9961/45390596964c734f8ae.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

photos by Paul Borromeo

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2495/picture022id6dk4k.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:18 PM

;32872592']@sir apo

LinMarr condo man na :) ang lahi man ang Noblesse but AFAIK cancelled project na to (dili na sab ma contact ang mga koreano nga developer)
sorry for the mixed up. but is it officially cancelled. thae lot property was fenced with some land works based on photos posted

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Little Boracay-Davao del Sur

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2913/81232750.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:25 PM

san mo nabasa to? link?
wiki

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2009, 03:25 PM

Linmarr ongoing pa but Noblesse (accdg sa akong friend who designed the condo) wala na daw, nag close na ang office

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 03:29 PM

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4229/tudaya005.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

davaob4now

February 26th, 2009, 03:29 PM

:lol:
full of archived rubbish

delete some of it...will you? (sugo sugo murag korek)...ill PM you...

btw, any pics galore of davao youve got in there?:)

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:38 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3310338017_f21a604295_o.jpg
flickr Keith Bacongco

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8185/319676453031846eb366o.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

BOB-bXu

February 26th, 2009, 03:51 PM

ay basta...when I'm in Davao...dire ra ko..(Durian Coffee is something to Die For).:)^^

http://www.rkfranchise.com/wefranchise/blugre/intro.jpg

reancorbz84

February 26th, 2009, 03:52 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3310338017_f21a604295_o.jpg
flickr Keith Bacongco

san toh?.....

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 03:55 PM

hedcor sibulan

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 04:08 PM

^^ can you give the photo link of Sibulan can't see the photo..or can someone transer it to imageshack...hehe

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2009, 04:14 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3310338017_f21a604295_o.jpg

http://flickr.com/photos/kitoy/tags/hedcor/

*dinabaw, try the thumbnails i posted in davao region. seems like its working

dinabaw

February 26th, 2009, 04:24 PM

^^ thanks i watched the visit of PGMA on tv ....equipments are going to arrive next month and operation will start on October.:cheers:

btw i saw a tarpaulin of the Hydroplant i guess we can vividly see how garguantan the project is :)

with this project there is no turning back to fossil fuel for Davao Region particularly Davao City..we will lead the way in clean energy!:cheers:

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 07:56 PM

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Rody: Davao City has its own stimulus package
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao

THE City Government of Davao is eyeing its own stimulus budget to cushion the impact of the global financial crisis.

In his television program, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the city's loan from Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) will be used to provide jobs to Dabawenyos and fund infrastructure projects in light of the economic crunch.

Landbank has offered the city a P3 billion loan which the city accepted. The money will be used to fund four priority projects of Davao City.
The mayor plans to fund the following projects: P600 million for traffic improvement like installation of more sensors and closed-circuit television cameras in the streets; P35 million for the completion of the sanitary landfill; P100 million for urban land reform and P25 million for a cemetery and columbarium.

The City Council authorized Duterte last year to sign the omnibus term loan facility offered by LBP but the mayor opted to form a technical working group tasked to determine if projects would be finished within his term as he does not want to leave these hanging.

Among the moves eyed by Duterte is for contractual and job orders of the City Government to be renewed every month instead of every three months. This way, Duterte said, many Dabawenyos will be given jobs as there will be available jobs every month. (BOT)

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 08:01 PM

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Bike lane proposal up for 2nd reading
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao
By Grace L. Plata

THE proposed bike lanes ordinance of Davao City is set for deliberation under second reading by the City Council after its last public hearing Thursday.

The ordinance, which was heard by the Sangguniang Panlungsod's (SP) committee on energy, transportation and communication, not only aims to protect bikers on city streets but also promote this alternative means of transportation that is healthy and environment-friendly.

SP environment committee chair Leonardo R. Avila III, proponent of the ordinance, said he is determined to have the ordinance passed before the end of March.

The ordinance classifies bike lanes into three types: for common use; priority path and the designated bike lane.

The "common use" lanes are in areas like the city’s main streets where it is impossible to establish a separate bike lane. The ordinance will identify a speed limit for a particular lane to make it safe for bikers.

The "priority path" is where cars can also pass through but are expected to "respect" bikers. The rule here is "yield to bikes".

The last classification is the designated bike lane, which would take a longer time to implement and cost more as well.

The Traffic Management Center will help the city identify roads under each classification.

The ordinance, Avila said, is timely due to the increasing number of bikers.

A study made by the city research team revealed that at a given time, about 10,000 bikers are in our streets. The peak hours are 6:00-7:30 in the morning and 5:00-7:00 in the evening.

Also to be incorporated in the ordinance are provisions requiring establishments and offices to segregate bicycle-parking bays with metal posts where bikes can be chained.

Offices are also encouraged to construct comfort rooms near the bike parking areas where biker-employees can change and freshen up before going to their respective offices.

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 08:08 PM

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Mindanao College to get Japan aid
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao

JAPANESE Ambassador Makoto Katsura will sign a contract for Grant Aid for Cultural Grassroot Projects for the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD or Mindanao International College) of Davao City on the occasion of the Nihongo Fiesta to be held at SM Mall of Asia on Feb. 28.

Under the contract, a grant of US$46,675 will be given to the MKD of Davao City for the rehabilitation of the college's Japanese language learning facilities. The grant will be used to develop an e-learning Japanese language program in the school in order to make Japanese language learning more accessible to students with various needs.

Aside from the MKD of Davao, the Nihongo Center Foundation (NCF) of Manila will also receive a grant of US$43,764 for the improvement of its Japanese language learning equipment.

Judge Antonina Escovilla, president of the MKD, and Ambassador Benjamin Sanvictores, president and chair of the NCF will be joining Ambassador Katsura to sign their organization's respective contracts.

The Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroot Projects was introduced in 2000 as part of Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA), expanding the scope of the Cultural Grant Aid to provide assistance to directly benefit the so-called grassroots level in developing countries through assistance for NGOs and local public bodies.

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 08:11 PM

Home » Davao » Lifestyle
Southpoint is oratorical champ anew
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao

For second time, Southpoint School is undisputed as it bested seven other champions from other regions during the 14th PAWD (Philippine Association of Water Districts) National Oratorical contest held last February 11 in Cebu City.

Last year, its contestant Krystel Duane S. Suam also emerged as champion.
This year, Southpoint School was represented by 3rd year student Jemimah Pearl C. D'lonsod who received a P25,000 cash prize and a gold medal. The other winners were Jonathan Dave P. Ubiña of Metro Tuguegarao Water District representing Region 2, second placer who went home with P15,000 and a silver medal; and Rafael Victor R. Villanueva of Butuan City Water District representing Region 13 (Caraga), third placer who was given P10,000.00 in cash and a bronze medal. The remaining finalists were from Regions 4, 5, 9, 10 and 12.

The contestants were judged by Lilian N. Asper of Local Water Utilities Administration; Dr. Sofia Logarta, Dr. Madrilena Dela Cerna, Prof. Elmer Montejo, all from University of the Philippines - Cebu; and Dr. Joseph Sol Galeon of Cebu Normal University in these criteria: content (organization, mechanics and originality), 40%; delivery (audience contact, platform behavior and mastery), 30%; and voice (pronunciation, diction, voice projection, and voice quality), 30%. The contest was themed "Water and Sanitation for Life's Preservation".

During the Davao City Water District's 15th citywide oratorical contest, D'lonsod won over 36 participants during the citywide level. She then represented Davao City Water District to the regional finals sponsored by the Southern and Central Mindanao Water Information Council (Socemwic) last November 28, 2008 in Tagum City. D'lonsod was trained by teacher-coach Pauline Anne B. Ferrero.

"As PAWD ended the conduct of National and On-the-Spot Poster Making contests last February, we are glad that Davao City Water District has produced eight local oratorical champions who made names in the top three places in the national level. We are proud to have affected environmental consciousness among the students thru these contests," said Rodora N. Gamboa, DCWD general manager.

DCWD public information/relations manager and contests coordinator, Maria Editha C. Monje, said that though the oratorical and poster making contests have ended on the national level this year, DCWD will continue to hold other events to sustain the utility's campaign on water and watershed preservation among students. In fact, DCWD started the inter high school debate contest last year and held extemporaneous contests from 2000 until 2007.

She also thanked the high schools that had supported the citywide oratorical for 15 and the on-the-spot poster making contest for 18 years. (PR)

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 08:14 PM

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Paradise for tourists
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao
By Henrylito D. Tacio

"LAND of the sun caressed, Pearl of the Orient seas, our Eden lost!" That's what Dr. Jose P. Rizal wrote in My Last Farewell ("Mi Ultimo Adios") about his beloved country, the Philippines.

The country has a total land area of 300,000 square kilometers and these are distributed in 7,107 islands (of which only 2,500 have names and 450 are inhabited). "The islands abound with white-sand beaches, exotic tropical vegetation and beautiful lakes and rivers," wrote the All-Asia Travel Guide.

What makes the Philippines truly distinct among other countries is the fact that it has unique places and things that can be found only in the country. Much less, it is paradise for tourists.

As the travel guide, published by the Far Eastern Economic Review, puts it: "Places in the Philippines worth visiting are so numerous that the tourist can only hope to see a few of them."

For a start, here are some of those you should not miss to visit:

If you visit the Philippines during summer, Baguio should be on top of your list. A highly urbanized city in northern Luzon, it was established by Americans in 1900. Its name comes from the Ibaloi word bagiw, which means "moss." Being at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters, the place is conducive to the growth of mossy plants and orchids. And due to its cool mountain weather, Baguio is considered the summer capital of the Philippines. Because of its many pine trees it is also called the "City of Pines."

About 100 kilometers north of Baguio in Banaue are the breathtaking rice terraces, touted to be "the Eighth Wonder of the World." The rice terraces, described as "the stairway to heaven," are a living monument to the ingenuity of tribal Filipino farmers who have tilled the steep slopes for over 2,000 years.

Terraced agricultural fields are common in Asia but the Banaue rice terraces are the most extensive. If stretched end to end in a line, the terraces measure 48,280.4 kilometers -- about 10 times longer than the Great Wall of China or about half the earth's circumference.

Some 90 kilometers south of Manila is Taal, the homeplace of Taal Volcano, a 406-meter-high crater and said to be the world's smallest volcano. It is described as "a crater within an island within a lake" because it stands as an island at Taal Lake. The lake was formed after the volcano, which used to be much larger, collapsed. The ridges around Tagaytay City, which overlooks the lake, are believed to be part of the crater of the old volcano.

Five hundred fifty-three kilometers from Manila is the famous Mayon Volcano, the main landmark of Albay Province. It is the country's most active volcano and considered to be the world's most perfectly formed volcano for its symmetrical cone. Towering at a height of 2,462 meters above sea level, it overlooks Legaspi City. Its eruption in 1911 killed 1,300 people and buried the town of Cagsawa.

The island of Palawan, considered the country's last frontier, is a haven for environmentalists. For one, there's the world famous St. Paul Subterranean National Park, a massive white rock mountain which is 1,028 meters above sea level and stretches towards Cleopatra's Needle. Its main feature is the underground river, with its 8.2 kilometers of labyrinthine caves carved by rainwater and the waves of South China Sea.

In Visayas, the most visited place is Cebu, the oldest city in the country which has many points of historical interest, including Mactan Island where Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan met his death.

Across the strait from Cebu is the island of Bohol, celebrated for the unusual Chocolate Hills, consisting of thousands of cone-shaped mounds scattered over 50 square-kilometers. Each hill rises 30 to 120 meters above the surrounding plateau. The hills look like chocolate drops when the grass turns brown. "The hills are best observed at dawn or dusk," said a native in the area.

Don't miss these points of interest while in Bohol: Baclayon, the oldest stone church in the country; the market site of the Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact in barrio Bohol, about three kilometers from Tagbilaran; and the Hinagdanan Cave.

But the most famous tourist attraction in the Visayas is Boracay Island. Its long white sand beaches rival the best beaches of more popular destinations such as the Caribbean and the South Pacific. The fun doesn't end when the sun sets. Its nightlife pulsates with many bars and restaurants serving food, drink and fun until the next morning.

Mindanao has its fair share of places to visit. The teardrop shaped Siargao Island faces the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Deep, the second deepest water in the world. However, this hidden tropical jewel in Surigao hosts one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. In fact, it is the surfing capital of the Philippines because its surfing waves are comparable to that of Hawaii’s. American surf photographer John Callahan discovered the remarkable waves of Cloud Nine in 1993.

Davao, the most developed city in Mindanao, is known for Mount Apo (the country's highest peak at 2,954 meters above sea level), durian (the fruit which smells like hell and tastes like heaven), and waling-waling (the queen of Philippine orchids). It is also home to the endangered Philippine eagle, the country's national symbol. Tourists can also eat to their heart's content the sweetest fruit in the world -- the mango.

And these places are just for starting points?

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2009, 08:16 PM

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 01:52 AM

^^
love the article...:)

hedcor sibulan

ssst...clean your PM inbox please....:)

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Rody: Davao City has its own stimulus package
02/24/2009 - 10:32Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sunstar Davao

THE City Government of Davao is eyeing its own stimulus budget to cushion the impact of the global financial crisis.

In his television program, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the city's loan from Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) will be used to provide jobs to Dabawenyos and fund infrastructure projects in light of the economic crunch.

Landbank has offered the city a P3 billion loan which the city accepted. The money will be used to fund four priority projects of Davao City.
The mayor plans to fund the following projects: P600 million for traffic improvement like installation of more sensors and closed-circuit television cameras in the streets; P35 million for the completion of the sanitary landfill; P100 million for urban land reform and P25 million for a cemetery and columbarium.

The City Council authorized Duterte last year to sign the omnibus term loan facility offered by LBP but the mayor opted to form a technical working group tasked to determine if projects would be finished within his term as he does not want to leave these hanging.

Among the moves eyed by Duterte is for contractual and job orders of the City Government to be renewed every month instead of every three months. This way, Duterte said, many Dabawenyos will be given jobs as there will be available jobs every month. (BOT)

is davao in recession?:nuts:
davao is economically/financially powerful, as the city is able to stimulate its own economy....:) isnt it?

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 03:23 AM

nasama ba sa budget ang placement ng mga cables under the ground?

artvision

February 27th, 2009, 03:43 AM

is davao in recession?:nuts:
davao is economically/financially powerful, as the city is able to stimulate its own economy....:) isnt it?

I believe that after the smoke clears from the global financial crisis, Asia will emerge the next powerhouse, and the country especially Mindanao with its vast potentials and resources should be ready when the time comes. The Mayor's move grooming Davao's infrastructures and facilities to higher standards is a good preparation to gear and prepare Davao as the country's next international city that will represent not just Mindanao but also the BIMP areas, and that the city should also focus on the BIMP EAGA's ties and should play a major role (considering it is a major proponent of its conception) for its implementation although gradually, but consistenly, considering Davao's geographical strategic advantage and its potentials being a major english speaking metropolis having one of Asia's best human resource.

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 03:58 AM

I believe that after the smoke clears from the global financial crisis, Asia will emerge the next powerhouse, and the country especially Mindanao with its vast potentials and resources should be ready when the time comes. The Mayor's move grooming Davao's infrastructures and facilities to higher standards is a good preparation to gear and prepare Davao as the country's next international city that will represent not just Mindanao but also the BIMP areas, and that the city should also focus on the BIMP EAGA's ties and should play a major role (considering it is a major proponent of its conception) for its implementation although gradually, but consistenly, considering Davao's geographical strategic advantage and its potentials being a major english speaking metropolis having one of Asia's best human resource.

davao has a lot of potentials, and these potentials will uplift davao's status in the near future...
true! countries in the european continent are now investing and tying up with asian countries as they thought that asia is not that badly affected by the global crisis, well, as what the word imply "global" asia is really affected but not as devasttating as to those countries in the west/prominent nations, and that is forseeable...
geographically, davao is situated in an area wherein there is no metropolis or an area a bit far from any metropolitan area (maybe Manado or KK?), so strategically davao could be a grand or famed international metropolis in the area where she is situated....:)

artvision

February 27th, 2009, 04:15 AM

davao has a lot of potentials, and these potentials will uplift davao's status in the near future...
true! countries in the european continent are now investing and tying up with asian countries as they thought that asia is not that badly affected by the global crisis, well, as what the word imply "global" asia is really affected but not as devasttating as to those countries in the west/prominent nations, and that is forseeable...
geographically, davao is situated in an area wherein there is no metropolis or an area a bit far from any metropolitan area (maybe Manado or KK?), so strategically davao could be a grand or famed international metropolis in the area where she is situated....:)

Manado City is smaller than Davao but they have good hotel facilities (as seen from their thread) and the place is known for world class underwater marvels such that the World Ocean Summit will be held there. I wonder if the concerned Davao officials anticipated this important event so as to inform the international community of the proximity of both places having world class natural tourist attractions, and consistent also with the BIMP-EAGA linkages. Europeans are a more cultured and intelligent people and they admire areas with distinct cultural heritage not much influenced by the west, that's why they don't prioritize the Philippines over other countries in Asia. Davao should also be presented to Europeans as a unique cultural destination compared to other places in the country having the most number of indigenous cultural tribes with its pre-colonial culture very much alive and thriving.

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 04:16 AM

Good morning Davao ...cloudy sky!

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photos by Riza Arnaud

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Davao City's Top 10 Romantic GETAWAYS/HIDEAWAYS(Valentine Special)(:lol:)

http://wilstop.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/pearl-farm.jpg
1.Pearl Farm

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5531/12607181593e749039d4hc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
2. Lazuli (Marco Polo)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2720/3156276660339c361517dw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
3. Bali-Bali(Samal)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5602/329240635055f27936a1o.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
4. Eden Nature Park

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4248/davaotopofapo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
5. Top of Apo(Apo View Hotel)

http://e.yimg.com/hz/imgs/T/T26077/T26077_REST_01_J.jpg
6. Pirata Bar(Davao Insular Hotel)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4021/23929361759a19fef3f9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
7. Jack Ridge(Shrine Hills)

8. Dencio's TOPS

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1364/0d09660435264d2d98a812eme6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
9. People's Park

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2719/30226818731006f9de2axk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
10. Davao Baywalk

by the end of this thread kompleto na pictures nito :D

1 more!:D

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Dencio's Tops na lang Nyor!

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 04:42 AM

I believe that after the smoke clears from the global financial crisis, Asia will emerge the next powerhouse, and the country especially Mindanao with its vast potentials and resources should be ready when the time comes. The Mayor's move grooming Davao's infrastructures and facilities to higher standards is a good preparation to gear and prepare Davao as the country's next international city that will represent not just Mindanao but also the BIMP areas, and that the city should also focus on the BIMP EAGA's ties and should play a major role (considering it is a major proponent of its conception) for its implementation although gradually, but consistenly, considering Davao's geographical strategic advantage and its potentials being a major english speaking metropolis having one of Asia's best human resource.

nice take. I laud the good Mayor's initiatives to improve these infras...
sunod2x ang mga development projects ni mayor...I remember before, he had the stigma of having the lack of inclination to implement these kinds of projects or develop the City's infras.

I hope Davao City would maximize the loan...add nila sa projects ang sewerage and drainage rehabilitation. Expansion/Renovation of City Hall. Rehab ng roads. Also, sama na nila ang placement of cables underground. :)

Wishful thinking, sana magkatotoo, these greatly affect Mindanao therefore Davao also...Mindanao Railway system. destruction of rebel insurgency in Central and Northern Mindanao...

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Manado City is smaller than Davao but they have good hotel facilities (as seen from their thread) and the place is known for world class underwater marvels such that the World Ocean Summit will be held there. I wonder if the concerned Davao officials anticipated this important event so as to inform the international community of the proximity of both places having world class natural tourist attractions, and consistent also with the BIMP-EAGA linkages. Europeans are a more cultured and intelligent people and they admire areas with distinct cultural heritage not much influenced by the west, that's why they don't prioritize the Philippines over other countries in Asia. Davao should also be presented to Europeans as a unique cultural destination compared to other places in the country having the most number of indigenous cultural tribes with its pre-colonial culture very much alive and thriving.

well, davao as the gateway of the BIMP to the philippines, i think that would be an advantage for davao. and the fact that no other big cities in the area where davao is situated, all opportunities should be grabbed and not just waiting for the opportunites to come but also davao should make the opportunities for its own benefits.
there should be more air linkages with the bimp cities to and from davao cos supposedly davao officials realised the importance of the event but then theres no presence of air connections it would be hard, unless tourists and visitors will do the long hours of trip.

Wadaboy

February 27th, 2009, 05:20 AM

Wadaboy

February 27th, 2009, 05:23 AM

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 05:56 AM

^^
I agree.... and to add to that, the city tourism and as well as the local government must also realize the importance of the tourism and investment program. Even if we are the "it" city with all the latest improvements those things must be known all over the world. There should also be a plan to promote our city to the global community. Campaigning for more investors and tourists must also be taken seriously.... kung baga paano ba ang ating facilities at magagandang tourist spots eh kung tayo tayo lang ang nakakaalam.

sure! this is just an example...in australia, seldom they know about the philipines and if they know something its only manila...their top vacation destination is Thailand and Bali...they even know wheres Koh Samui(spelling ?) is...and they dont know much of the philippines except the capital...
i was just thinking that its so pity tourists dont even know davao, despite of the city's good rankings in the international surveys...

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 05:56 AM

*
ICT Davao set to hold gab in June
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

ICT Davao Inc. will hold a summit this June where proposals to further develop the industry, particularly the crafting of the Comprehensive ICT Master Plan for Davao City, would be discussed.

This was announced by Lizabel "Wit" Holganza, ICT Davao Inc. president on Wednesday, saying that during the summit, her organization will suggest that the Task Force for the formulation of the Comprehensive ICT Master Plan for Davao City be led by the private sector.

Holganza said the ICT Task Force is currently led by the public sector.
She, on the other hand, claimed that there are already initial inputs for the master plan which rest in four areas namely: talent development, infrastructure, business environment, and risk management.

"Of these four areas, Davao City is weakest at infrastructure. Davao only has four IT Parks. Cebu has 64 and the number of IT parks in Manila is triple than that the number in Cebu. Iloilo even beat us as it has nine," Holganza said.

She added that Davao City has 12 BPO developers but only four are accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).

"We have no ready location here. We must make more sites ready for ICT so locators who want to move in could be accommodated," she said.

"We have this attitude na why develop the place, wala pa naman. But the space should be ready three to six months before the locators come in," Holganza disclosed. "The opportunity will never come unless you make the first step."

Meanwhile, Holganza said since prospects for the BPO industry are very bright and it can contribute to the city's economic development, local leaders need to pay more attention to the sector.

"We are enjoying the local government’s support, but we need to double and triple that kind of support," she said.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/ict-davao-set-hold-gab-june)

artvision

February 27th, 2009, 06:27 AM

I remember before, he had the stigma of having the lack of inclination to implement these kinds of projects or develop the City's infras.

I think there were those who ridiculed him because he prioritized more on the basic services and facilities rather than prioritizing on attracting foreign investors or other business endeavors. It turned out to be their shallow judgment and the Mayor had in fact more foresight compared to them. Eventually the mayor's priorities on peace and order like Asia's first Central 911, medical facilities, modern waste management system paid well for Davao while other LGU's that ridiculed him suffered instead huge deficits with their basic services compromised, and consequences on disregarding the environment over "progress" causing environmental degradation and natural disaster. Noticing better infrastructures and facilities, many investors saw the advantages compared to other places and chose Davao, and among its proof the SEC statistics that showed the preference of new firms to register to Davao that garnered 68% of total registrations nationwide, and becoming the country's most competitive city.

Pero there are still instances of mediocrity and lack of creativity among those concerned, like its otherwise vast resources but lacking in business savvy to make use of it. An example would be tapping the international market for dried fruits. Naa dinhi ang sources but businesses here can't compete much with Cebu based establishments, and some landed entities were slow in addressing the demand for IT facilties.

Ultimately it would be inevitable for the city to face progress and development, provided its priceless natural wealth and attractions that it is known for and that its people enjoy are to be protected through balanced and sustainable development.

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Pero there are still instances of mediocrity and lack of creativity among those concerned, like its otherwise vast resources but lacking in business savvy to make use of it. An example would be tapping the international market for dried fruits. Naa dinhi ang sources but businesses here can't compete much with Cebu based establishments, and some landed entities were slow in addressing the demand for IT facilties.

Ultimately it would be inevitable for the city to face progress and development, provided its priceless natural wealth and attractions that it is known for and that its people enjoy are to be protected through balanced and sustainable development.

the city has a lot of resources which can be used to generate income.
we have resources coming from the nature e.g fruits...infact davao's cacao is slowly gaining popularity..and durian and mangosteen candies too.

regarding the davao environment protection, its all in the hands of the administration ruling the city.

venntro

February 27th, 2009, 06:58 AM

bitaw noh, and mindanao is the 'it' among other regions in the country, and the country as the 'it' among other continental forums based on the dynamic interactions in SSC :uh: :okay:

^^ The Philippines, like Dubai, has even a separate thread altogether from other Asian countries. Shows the "it" factor of the country. :lol:

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 07:03 AM

I think there were those who ridiculed him because he prioritized more on the basic services and facilities rather than prioritizing on attracting foreign investors or other business endeavors. It turned out to be their shallow judgment and the Mayor had in fact more foresight compared to them. Eventually the mayor's priorities on peace and order like Asia's first Central 911, medical facilities, modern waste management system paid well for Davao while other LGU's that ridiculed him suffered instead huge deficits with their basic services compromised, and consequences on disregarding the environment over "progress" causing environmental degradation and natural disaster. Noticing better infrastructures and facilities, many investors saw the advantages compared to other places and chose Davao, and among its proof the SEC statistics that showed the preference of new firms to register to Davao that garnered 68% of total registrations nationwide, and becoming the country's most competitive city.

i think practical ang approach niya and CS(common sense) he did what should a leader do. para lang yang isang pamilya kung gusto mong hindi ka laitin ng kapitbahay mo provide your family what they need food, clothing, a house, education.
kung ikaw ang tatay or nanay gusto mo ba ang bahay mo marumi at masukal ? wala kang pakiaalam sa banyo nyo?addict mga anak mo? uunahin mo bang pagandahin ang bahay mo kahit alam mong sira ang drainage at bumabaha sa loob ng bahay nyo ?

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 07:08 AM

^^
true...provide first something needed...
or could be circumstances that inevitably require a certain result.

naniniwala talaga siya sa "beautiful inside and out"...:D

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 07:11 AM

^^ ika nga "it's better to have an executive check-up than a facelift" lol

artvision

February 27th, 2009, 07:14 AM

regarding the davao environment protection, its all in the hands of the administration ruling the city.

Actually many dabawenyo citizens are particular with the environment and when addressed realisticaly and responsibly this is very good, its vigilance showed with environmental issues by concerned groups that cause the administrations to think twice. The point is to result a just and balanced deal beneficial with both sides.

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 07:15 AM

^^
a facelift could be better too, only after finding out whats needed to be changed or to be improved...:D

can we consider Lipa City as a good example for this? during the Santos admin?

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 07:20 AM

Actually many dabawenyo citizens are particular with the environment and when addressed realisticaly and responsibly this is very good, its vigilance showed with environmental issues by concerned groups that cause the administrations to think twice. The point is to result a just and balanced deal beneficial with both sides.

i will always do the "two thumbs up" way to Mayor Rodrigo. 'cos no need for concerned citizens to voice out their concerns as mayor rody himself is very vigilant or heedful to such things...

he have got the iniative and he cogitate like an ordinary individual or just like his constituent.

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 07:21 AM

Davao City's Top 10 Romantic GETAWAYS/HIDEAWAYS(Valentine Special):lol:

http://wilstop.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/pearl-farm.jpg
1.Pearl Farm

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5531/12607181593e749039d4hc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
2. Lazuli (Marco Polo)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2720/3156276660339c361517dw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
3. Bali-Bali(Samal)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5602/329240635055f27936a1o.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
4. Eden Nature Park

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4248/davaotopofapo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
5. Top of Apo(Apo View Hotel)

http://e.yimg.com/hz/imgs/T/T26077/T26077_REST_01_J.jpg
6. Pirata Bar(Davao Insular Hotel)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4021/23929361759a19fef3f9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
7. Jack Ridge(Shrine Hills)

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2649/6422460.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
8. Dencio's TOPS

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1364/0d09660435264d2d98a812eme6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
9. People's Park

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2719/30226818731006f9de2axk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
10. Davao Baywalk

by the end of this thread kompleto na pictures nito :D

completed as pramis!:D

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 07:25 AM

wow...pakilagay sa davao tourism thread. ang galing!!!

1 thru 10, perpek spots! (di ako sure sa #10 though)

and dencio's naa pa jud moon and comet!! hahahahaha

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 07:28 AM

^^ the last 2 are popular for the jologs!lol

Actually many dabawenyo citizens are particular with the environment and when addressed realisticaly and responsibly this is very good, its vigilance showed with environmental issues by concerned groups that cause the administrations to think twice. The point is to result a just and balanced deal beneficial with both sides.

that's true. now dabawenyos are aware of the environement and peace & order. hindi ako boboto kung wala sa plataporma yang dalawa and imo most of. Dabawenyos too. I think mali kasi ang perception ng iba kala nila "hawak" ang Dabawenyo sa leeg ng mayor ..alisin lang niya yang 2 aspect nayan i'm sure he will lose the election :)

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 07:29 AM

^^
i like picture number 3...fireworks just came out of the water...:lol:
only in Bali bali...:nuts:

artvision

February 27th, 2009, 07:31 AM

i think practical ang approach niya and CS(common sense) he did what should a leader do. para lang yang isang pamilya kung gusto mong hindi ka laitin ng kapitbahay mo provide your family what they need food, clothing, a house, education.
kung ikaw ang tatay or nanay gusto mo ba ang bahay mo marumi at masukal ? wala kang pakiaalam sa banyo nyo?addict mga anak mo? uunahin mo bang pagandahin ang bahay mo kahit alam mong sira ang drainage at bumabaha sa loob ng bahay nyo ?

I think what the Mayor did is to provide what a responsible leader is expected to do rather than to seek popularity and approval on those "critics" kuno. It's actually the other way around, yung mga nanlait turned out makikitid ang mga utak and it resulted with those critics eating their own words, and the Mayor proven right in his decisions.

Ultimately it was done with foresight and sensible move on the mayor's part, and addressing it through ways that he is adept with and with sincerety to what a leader is called for, rather than for superficial reason of impressing the shallow "critics".

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Davao City's Top 10 Romantic GETAWAYS/HIDEAWAYS(Valentine Special)

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1.Pearl Farm

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5531/12607181593e749039d4hc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
2. Lazuli (Marco Polo)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2720/3156276660339c361517dw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
3. Bali-Bali(Samal)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5602/329240635055f27936a1o.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
4. Eden Nature Park

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4248/davaotopofapo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
5. Top of Apo(Apo View Hotel)

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6. Pirata Bar(Davao Insular Hotel)

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7. Jack Ridge(Shrine Hills)

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8. Dencio's TOPS

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1364/0d09660435264d2d98a812eme6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
9. People's Park

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2719/30226818731006f9de2axk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
10. Davao Baywalk

eflex

February 27th, 2009, 08:30 AM

guys ganda tingnan talaga yung zabadani layered coffee..masarap and unique pa...post naman nang pics dito....only in davao city.........

sandman.ink

February 27th, 2009, 08:41 AM

congrats ambs for completing the pics for the top 10 list...
up next...eto naman hanapan mo ng pic..

DAVAO CITY COFFEE SHOPS!!!!!

1. 128 Ostrich Steak Hauz & Coffee Shop - Airport View, Catitipan
2. 51 Coffee Shop - Victoria Plaza, Bajada
3. 5th Avenue Café - Ecoland
3. Agong Café - Duterte St.
4. Au-alit Café - DDH, Quirino Avenue
5. Barista Café - Cabaguio Avenue
6. Basti's Brew - Victoria Plaza, Bajada
7. Basti's Brew - Legazpi St.
8. Beans & Hops - Jacinto Ext.
9. Bigby's Café - SM Ecoland
10. BluGre Café - Landco, Bajada
11. BluGre Café - MTS, Matina
12. BluGre Café - SM Ecoland
13. Bogser's Java & Jazz Coffee Shoppe - Bangkal
14. Bo's Coffee Club - SM Ecoland
15. Bo's Coffee Club - Torres St.
16. Boyztrek Café - Jacinto St. cor. Juan Luna St
17. Brew Crew's Coffee House - Juan Luna St.
18. Brewedcasters Café - Car Park Building, G-Mall
19. Brewhaha - Downtown
20. Brewtique - Obrero
21. Bruegger's Café - Autoshop, Bajada
22. Bryan’s Grill & Café - Obrero
23. Café 54 - Victoria Plaza Complex, Bajada
24. Café Alfresco - Lanang
25. Café Agdao - Bagobo, Duterte St.
26. Café Andessa - Cabantian Road, Buhangin
27. Café Barcellis - J.P. Laurel Avenue
28. Café Breizh - The Venue Complex, Quirino Avenue
29. Café Ilustrado - Gaisano South Mall
30. Café Franco - Smashville, Boulevard
31. Café Josefina - Apo View, Camus St.
32. Café Juna - Juna, Matina
33. Café La Buen - Lanang
34. Café Marco - Marco Polo, C.M. Recto
35. Café Miro - Sumifro, Tibungco
36. Café Palma Gil - Palma Gil St.
37. Café Prego - Gaisano South Mall, Ilustre
38. Café Uno - Waterfront, Lanang
39. Caffe Vivere - Mt. Apo St.
40. Calle Cinco Coffee - Victoria Plaza, Bajada
41. C5 Coffee Shop - Roxas Avenue
42. Cheesecake - SM Ecoland
43. Chessecake - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
44. Chippens Café - Roxas Avenue
45. Claudes' Café de Ville - Rizal St.
46. Coffee @ Yellow Hauz - Mapa St.
47. Coffee Dream - Damosa Gateway, Lanang
48. Coffee Dream - DMSF, Bajada
49. Coffee Dream - Damosa Market Basket, Lanang
50. Coffee Dream - SM Ecoland
51. Coffee Plus - Downtown
52. Coffee Spot - C.M. Recto
53. Copa Bossa - Quimpo Boulevard
54. Corum Coffee Shop - Bajada
55. Cups and Lowercase - Torres St.
56. Davao Coffee Express - NCCC Matina
57. Dulce Manos Café - Juan Luna St.
58. Euro Café/Euro Baker - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
59. Fabulous 50's Cafe - Crown Regency, Villa Abrille
60. Fagioli Coffee Club - Damosa Gateway Area, Lanang
61. Figaro - Chimes Mall, Chinatown
62. Figaro - SM Ecoland
63. Formula Pete's Café - Bajada
64. Gloria Jeans - Grand Regal, Lanang
65. Hazel's Café - Bajada
66. K1 Coffee - Ecoland
67. K1 Coffee - Torres St.
68. Kamayo Café - Palma Gil St.
69. Kangaroo - Central Bank, Quirino St.
70. Kape de Bohol - Jacinto St.
71. Karl’s Koffee Korner - SM Ecoland
72. Karl’s Koffee Korner - Dakudao
73. Karl’s Koffee Korner - DIA, Buhangin
74. Karlo's Coffee Station- Jack's Ridge, Matina
75. Kasagingan Kapehan - Torres St.
76. Kopi Roti - Jacinto St.
77. Le Grandeur Café - Grand Menseng, Pichon Avenue
78. Miko's Brew - Chavez Street, Davao
79. Mon Bebe Café - Chinatown
80. Mon Bebe Café - Seawall, Ecoland
81. Monster's Café - Ilustre St.
82. Net Front & Coffee Shop - C.M. Recto
83. Nezz74 Café - Obrero
84. PeaceBuilders Community Café - University Avenue, Juna
85. Pia's Café - Downtown
86. Port Café - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
87. Pronto Mario - Sta. Ana Avenue
88. Roadhouse Café - SM Ecoland
89. Sarimanok Coffee Shop - Agdao
90. Scott & Cates Coffee Express - Doña Vicenta
91. SilverCup - Mt. Apo St.
92. SkyGo Cafe - DIA, Buhangin
93. SouthBrews - NCCC Mall Matina
94. Spazio Café - G-Mall, J.P. Laurel Avenue
95. Street Café - Juan Luna St.
96. Tata Benito’s A Whole Latte Love Coffee - World Palace, Ecoland
97. Tata Benito’s A Whole Latte Love Coffee - J.P. Laurel Avenue
98. The Café Mediterranean - Sales St.
99. Tump Café - NCCC Mall Matina
100. Turkish Coffee Shop - Bonifacio St.
101. Calle Cinco - Torres Street
102. Kasagingan Kapehan - Roxas Ave.
103. Cafe Firenzo - Damosa Gateway
104. Karl's Kofi Korner - Garden Oasis
105. Bigby's Cafe - Metro Lifestyle Building, Torres St.
106. Panaderia Coffee Express - Jacinto Street.
107. Caffe Buzz – Bajada
108. Caffe Firenzo – Quirino Ave.
109. Karls Koffee Korner – Lanang
110. Bogser's Coffee Houset - Central Park Subdivision in Bangkal
111. Saluhan Coffee Shop – Emerald Inn.
112. Fagioli – Quirino Ave.
113. Skins Coffee Shop – Magallanes Street. D.C. 8000
114. Japanese Tunnel Coffee Shop – Diversion Road. D.C.
115. a whole latte love. – paseo de lagaspi
116. a whole latte love. – Robinsons cybergate..openning soon
117. café mood – las casitas de angela inn, rizal street
118. La core café – vplaza compound
119. caffe V – Duterte Street.
120. CHICCO DE CAFÉ – roxas avenue
121. Zabadami layered coffee – ponciano street
122. Brewedcaster Café – tionko Avenue
123. Brewedcaster Café – Buhangin Davao City
124. Lories Café – Araullo street/Jacinto ext
125. Boyds Coffee – Obrero, Davao City
126. Gi2 Coffee – Sales Street, Davao City

:lol:

Govinda

February 27th, 2009, 08:58 AM

guys ganda tingnan talaga yung zabadani layered coffee..masarap and unique pa...post naman nang pics dito....only in davao city.........

@eflex, where's zabadani located ?

by the way, i have a feeling i know you hahaha..

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 10:32 AM

^^ kulang pa yan may IL CAFFE pa sa chinatown lol

glenntoy15

February 27th, 2009, 10:48 AM

guys, may nakita akong trisikad sa usep. what's cool kay de kuryente ang motor ug dili diesel fuel ang gina gamit and it was an initiative ng city government of davao, naa pa nawong ni mayor didto.

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Good Evening Davao ...still cloudy sky!

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7663/0405092007mtapo07050.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

xzibit31

February 27th, 2009, 11:36 AM

si darry nag kurog kurog na to karon......:lol:

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 11:38 AM

^^ pa amerika na siya or manila pa?

xzibit31

February 27th, 2009, 11:40 AM

pa states na. i checked his flight status...unya in flight pa daw....nagsakit na ang likod ato sa pag lingkod bah....:lol:

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 11:48 AM

^^ ah so sa Manila na siya katung nag post siya?

xzibit31

February 27th, 2009, 11:53 AM

he was in manila yesterday. and flight niya was 6:00 am today.....basi naghagok pa to dala tulo laway....hahahahahah:lol:

xzibit31

February 27th, 2009, 11:54 AM

:lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock::lock:

davaob4now

February 27th, 2009, 12:01 PM

W E L C O M E

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http://samalcity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=33&Itemid=261
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http://samalcity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=33&Itemid=261
http://samalcity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=33&Itemid=261
http://samalcity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=33&Itemid=261
wow samal pictures...:)

POST AWAY...

Link:Davao & Samal Thread 96 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=808362&page=50http://)

3 threads to go...100th thread na...:)

artvision

February 27th, 2009, 12:02 PM

guys, may nakita akong trisikad sa usep. what's cool kay de kuryente ang motor ug dili diesel fuel ang gina gamit and it was an initiative ng city government of davao, naa pa nawong ni mayor didto.

That is interesting, bisan trisikad lang na but that will be a sign of greater things to come, and the local government is doing its initiative to pave the way for worldwide transition towards cleaner technologies for the future.

There should be more of these kinds of technologies in the city streets and the Davao LGU should overule ridiculous prohibitions that disallow vehicles that use pollution-free technologies. Pero unta mag-create ug initiative and local government for more presentable environmentaly-friendly vehicles like these:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r253/artrocket/Maltese_holiday222.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r253/artrocket/yamaha_bicycle_taxi.jpg
www.treehugger.com/.../12/yamaha_bicycle.php

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 12:02 PM

^^ wow puede ka mag internet 30000ft? :D

1 last post!:D

Davao City's Top 10 Romantic GETAWAYS/HIDEAWAYS(Valentine Special)(:lol:)

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1.Pearl Farm

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/5531/12607181593e749039d4hc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
2. Lazuli (Marco Polo)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2720/3156276660339c361517dw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
3. Bali-Bali(Samal)

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5602/329240635055f27936a1o.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
4. Eden Nature Park

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4248/davaotopofapo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
5. Top of Apo(Apo View Hotel)

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6. Pirata Bar(Davao Insular Hotel)

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7. Jack Ridge(Shrine Hills)

8. Dencio's TOPS

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9. People's Park

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2719/30226818731006f9de2axk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
10. Davao Baywalk

by the end of this thread kompleto na pictures nito :D

eflex

February 27th, 2009, 12:05 PM

@eflex, where's zabadani located ?

by the way, i have a feeling i know you hahaha..

ako rin....initials mo ba j. p.?...bandang claude's

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 12:09 PM

Good Evening Davao ...still cloudy sky!

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/7663/0405092007mtapo07050.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Haven’t you wondered what it is like viewing Davao city from the top of the Philippines? - Mt. Apo.

Aside from viewing Davao city from Jack’s Ridge, aboard airplane, high rise buildings like Marco polo, Pryce Tower or even from www.wikimapia.org.

Dispatser_ Sa_Kanto (http://images.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://pedroiho.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/04-05-09-2007-mtapo-07_050.jpg&imgrefurl=http://pedroiho.wordpress.com/2007/10/&usg=__82Tgg50TbigFfQxBfKLu3D4KLQI=&h=534&w=800&sz=37&hl=tl&start=219&um=1&tbnid=WkyOuZZJMM1zcM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddavao%2Bflickr%2Bphotos%26start%3D200%26ndsp%3D20%26um%3D1%26hl%3Dtl%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN)

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 12:13 PM

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Davao City

The biggest city in the Philippines in terms of area, population and commercial trading. Tourist Attractions:
Davao hosts the most number of first class resorts in the country, serving as a major attraction to visitors and businessmen from within the region and elsewhere. Among its tourist attractions include the Barcelo Pearl Farm Resort in Samal Island; Eden Garden and Nature Resort in Toril, Davao City; Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center in Malagos, Calinan. Pujada Island, one hour by pumpboat from Mati, is surrounded by white sand beaches and is ideal for scuba diving. In Mawab town north of Tagum are Maputi Spring, Cawa-Cawa Waterfalls and the Dizon Farm, famous for its pomelos. The region also offers diverse flora and fauna like the famous Waling-Waling and Durian. "Kadayawan sa Dabaw" is Davao City’s premier festival and showcases the natural and cultural bounty of the land.

"SIMPLY THE BEST COSMOPOLITAN CITY IN MINDANAO"

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 12:18 PM

What is PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE DAVAO?

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INTRO

This passport was created for visitors who want to collect a memento of experiences composed of natural wonders and lush environments of the Philippines' Region XI in Mindanao.

"Adventure Davao!" takes you to a wonderland of flora and fauna, mystical lakes, waterfalls and caves, of majestic eagles and panoramic trek to the tallest mountain in the country.

For every place you visit, stamps are sold in the tourism office to be posted on your passport as reference and indication that you have toured their scenic attractions which are treasures we are proud of.

Passport to Adventure Davao is one of the many educational and informative materials produced by the Department of Tourism Region XI.

The tourist attractions exist for our appreciation and enjoyment of future generations. It is our obligation to respect nature and do our part to protect them. As you visit, step lightly on the land breathe deeply the air, reflect on our history and take only memories with you when you leave.

HOW WILL THE PASSPORT BE STAMPED?

The Department of Tourism will provide the local tourism offices with the Dry Seal. The local tourism officers will coordinate with their private establishments and tour operators to provide the necessary stamp to certify that the passport holder indeed availed these packages. After having visited all the destinations featured in the category and with the proper stamps and seal, the holder then presents the passport to DOT office for the final seal: "Nature Lover Seal of Approval: for Category A and "Total Adventurer Seal" for Category B and claim his/her reward and certificate.

However, one must ensure that the passport must be properly documented first. Upon receipt of the passport, one must present it to DOT XI for the Reference Date and for its Expiration Date. Once this has been accomplished, it is only at this time that he/she can avail of the packages.

Participating establishments and LGUs will not stamp documented passports.

FOR HOW LONG WILL THE PASSPORT BE USED?

The passport is good only for two years upon receipt. Every two years new passports are released featuring other destinations.

PASSPORT CATEGORIES

These packages are created by the tour operators and local tourism offices. One can also go about the itinerary by following the details provided for in the passport.

The eco-adventure sites are categorized according to: Category A: Outdoor adventure and Category B: Extreme Adventure.

Category A: Outdoor Adventure involves appreciation and education of the environment. These are eco-adventure destinations which features flora and fauna, rare animal species and even cultural heritage and rich eco-tourism practices.

1. Eden Nature Park - Toril, Davao City
2. Philippine Eagle Center - Calinan, Davao City
3. Malagos Garden Resort
4. Crocodile Park, Diversion Road, Davao City
5. Maragusan Falls

Category B: Extreme Adventure includes activities like mountain climbing, scuba diving, kayaking, white water rafting and other extreme sports in the areas featured in the passport. These are sports tourism in ecotourism destinations.

1. Mt. Candalaga, Maragusan
2. Mt. Hamiguitan, San Isidro
3. Mt. Apo, Sibulan Trail, Sta. Cruz
4. White Water rafting, Davao River (through Crocodile Park)
5. Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and other Aqua Sports in Samal Island's accredited dive sites and beach resorts.

:: TAKE A GLIMPSE OF THE SITES TO VISIT ::

DISCOVERDAVAO (http://www.discoverdavao.com/#)

reancorbz84

February 27th, 2009, 12:58 PM

GOODEVENING GOYZ..

u think dili gyud madayun ang abreeza? kanina there were a number of dumptrucks nagtambak ug yuta sa site, 7 dumptrucks when i passed by... then i asked one of the workers accrding to him start daw sila sa monday...?

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WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2009, 01:10 PM

^^ char char ra na :lol:

@ambie murag isa ra may tama ani

The biggest city in the Philippines in terms of area, population and commercial trading

ang first ra may tama kay in terms of population 4th ra man ta after QC, Maynila and Caloocan

then sa commercial trading although wala koy numbers, I highly doubt una ta

(sus kung sa pikas pa ni gi-away na ko sa mga tawo kay insecure kunohay ko)

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2009, 01:11 PM

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 01:26 PM

^^ :rant:....:lol:

bitaw noh ako nalang i edit sa nagsulat!:lol:

lol grabe bitaw mga dumptrucks nag sige ug crisscross sa north ..naa koy nakit.an sa mamay intersection 4 to 5 dumptrucks going note pa guyd!ulan man gud basig gi pang lapok ang Davao.:lol:

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2009, 01:31 PM

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 01:46 PM

^^ echo man lol

kini tama na gyud siguro ni!hehe

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Davao City

Mindanao’s Financial Center

Some places discharge a certain kind of exuberance, an almost palpable sense of promise and hope. Our forefathers believed these to be the dwelling places of magic. Davao City is such a place.

Rising out of the blue waters off the southern coast of Mindanao, the city is pushed inland by a jut of sea: a sprawl of emerald palm fronds, beaches, towns and modern centers of lively commerce – all a stone’s throw away from the mythical waters of the Davao Gulf.

Davao City is a key financial center in Mindanao. It is the hub of investments in the Davao Region. Its strategic location connects it not only to the East ASEAN Growth Area, but also to other centers of commerce in the Pacific. Its geographic location, for instance, allows entrepreneurs to ship products like bananas and tuna directly to the markets of Japan.

As the center of trade and tourism in Southern Philippines, investors are assured that all the necessary components of an investment center are readily available: air transportation services, port facilities, infrastructure, posh hotels, and modern telecommunications. The city’s location is so conducive to commerce that it provides businessmen with a natural environment for investments.

When an investor looks at Davao, however, he should not limit himself to the city. He should look at the region as a whole. Davao City serves as a strong magnet for investment but the investment sites are not the city itself: they are found in the neighboring territories. Davao City is what it is today because of the diverse variety of resources in the whole of the Davao region. Agricultural, marine, mining and forestry products are found in great abundance just outside the city and among neighboring provinces. The investment potential in these areas remain promising.
But Davao has progressed much faster than the other cities in Mindanao not only because of its strategic location and its rich resources, but also because of its people who provide investors with a strong and talented workforce.

And so when one invests in Davao, he is actually investing in the region as a whole: its resilient people, its bountiful resources, its colorful past, and its even more promising future.

Philippine Business (http://www.philippinebusiness.com.ph/geographics/davaocity.htm)

dinabaw

February 27th, 2009, 02:07 PM

most peaceful daw oh!lol

Davao Unlimited

Davao City's diversity accounts for its continued success as an industrial site
By Roberto U. Teo

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The Davao International Airport is one of the most modern airports in the Philippines

Davao City is undoubtedly one of the most competitive cities in the country. Promoted as the Most Peaceful City in Southeast Asia, Davao City is a distinct place in Southern Philippines where people of different cultural backgrounds, religions, and dialects live harmoniously together.

Davao is home to the second largest eagle in the world, the Philippine Eagle. These eagles can be found within the vicinity of the second highest peak in Southeast Asia, and the Philippines highest peak, the Mt. Apo.

The city is also home to the most beautiful orchids in the world such as the rare waling waling. Unique flora are endemic to the city, which make Davao the official orchid capital of the Philippines as declared by former President Corazon Aquino.

But the beauty of Davao does not only lie on its abundant natural beauty. Here is a place where economic activities are just as busy as other fast-growing metropolis in the country today.

Millions to Billions

The city's agricultural activities are in the production of fruits and high value crops, cutflowers, vegetables, industrial, fiber and oil crops, and beverage crops.

Davao City also has livestock, poultry, and dairy production, fishing, forestry, coconut production as well as rice and corn production.

Major industrial activities include manufacturing, food processing, furniture and wood products, metal working, and the production of gifts, toys, and housewares.

Private investments registered through the Invest-in-Davao project and the Board of Investments is quite impressive. Davao has shifted counting investments from millions to billions of pesos. Property development and tourism facilities account for 75%of these investments.

In trading, the port of Davao has consistently registered a positive balance of trade since 1987. The city's top two trading partners are the United States and Japan. Davao City achieved its highest performance in 2003 at over US$840 million as well as its highest trade balance of over US$500 million.

The leading export products include bananas, rubber cup, pineapple, cement, activated carbon, banana chips, asparagus, coconut oil, tuna, scrap steel or iron. Among the top ten imported goods are tobacco and spirits, paper, fuel and oil, food, miscellaneous products, hardware, chemicals, iron and steel, electrical and machinery, and heavy equipment.

Relaxing Choices

In the tourism front, local and foreign businessmen have invested in this sector resulting in the diversification of products and services in recent years. Davao City now has world-class accommodation facilities with around 3,000 rooms available.

Tourists in the city have numerous choices. There are world-class mountain parks and resorts for nature lovers complete with modern facilities and amenities such as the Eden Mountain Resort and the Malagos Garden Resort.
The Davao International Airport is one of the most modern airports in the Philippines

The city's countless beach resorts offer places where one can snorkel, scuba dive, engage in other water sports, or just laze in the sun.

For golfers, Davao has international standard 18-hole golf courses waiting for them to conquer as they bust pars, birdies, eagles, and even an albatross or a hole-in-one.

Because of the availability of tourism products and facilities, visitor arrivals have increased annually from less than 100,000 in 1990 to almost 500,000 in 2003. About 71% of all visitors to Southern Mindanao have Davao City as their end destination.

Business Matters

With the many diverse industries actively moving in Davao City, the demand for skilled workers is also growing. Thus, there are opportunities for putting up training institutions in order to meet this demand.

Another opportunity that should be seized by investors is in real estate development. With a backlog of more than 40,000 housing units, the development of low-cost to medium-range housing units would be a feasible venture in the city.

Nowadays, the Philippines should not compete with other equally labor-rich countries in terms of mass production of products for the masses and the middle class. Instead it should utilize its widely available pool of inherently artistic workers to answer the growing demand in the upper-class market for high-end quality products that exude artistic quality and fine craftsmanship.

The next business opportunity is a global trend. Anything related to new technology on how people can communicate more efficiently is feasible, from products and services related to the Internet, mobile communications, as well as the putting up of call centers where Davao has the edge in terms of providing an English-speaking labor force.

The next trend is all about relaxation. The world is now willing to pay the price in order to taste, see, touch, smell, and feel relaxed. Thus, products and services that provide relaxation will have a captive market--the working class, the young and not so young professionals, and even businessmen who feel they need relaxation as a reward.

Preferred Investment Areas

The city's nine preferred investment areas are property development; tourism and recreational facilities; light manufacturing; agribusinesss and food processing; transshipment facilities; telecommunications; establishment of foreign bank branches; medical, educational, training, and sports facilities; and environmental enhancement and protection projects.

Investors in these areas can avail of local incentives such as a three-year exemption from payment of local fees and charges and a two-year exemption from payment of basic real property tax. These incentives are over and above what investors may avail of under the Philippine Omnibus Investment Code of 1987.

Robert U. Teo is the director of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center. For more information, visit www.davaocity.gov.ph or e-mail investindavao@skyinet.net and dcipc@davaocity.gov.ph

DAVAO CITY-AT-A-GLANCE

Davao City is strategically located in the southern part of the Philippines, the gateway to the BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area. It became a city in 1937 and is now considered as one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area

Land Area: 2,440 sq. km (244,000 hectares)

Terrain: Mountain ranges in the west and large contiguous coastal plains and valleys going east. It has very fertile soil and is abundant in sources of potable water and rich in non-metallic minerals.

Daytime population: 2 million (being the center of commerce, trade, and tourism and Southern Philippines)

Annual population growth rate: 2.83%

Overall population density:
491 persons per square kilometer

Urban density:
2,262 persons per square kilometer

Literacy rate: 98.3%

Languages: English, Filipino, Cebuano

Export Products: Bananas, rubber cup, pineapple, cement, activated carbon, banana chips, asparagus, coconut oil, tuna, scrap steel or iron

Import Products: Tobacco and spirits, paper, fuel and oil, food, miscellaneous products, hardware, chemicals, iron and steel, electrical and machinery, and heavy equipment

Philippine Business Magazine (http://www.philippinebusiness.com.ph/archives/magazine/vol11-2004/11-8/geographics.htm)

Ibex

February 27th, 2009, 04:25 PM

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Photo by Thad Boiser

true blue ilonggo

February 27th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Four BPOs eye Davao for expansion

Philippine Daily Inquirer Feb. 28, 2009

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- Four business process outsourcing (BPO) companies have trained their sights on this city for their expansion programs, an official of the city's information and communication technology association said yesterday.

The companies are the Canada-based Infotech Outsourcing Services, Mustang Technologies, Antech Solutions, and GenTech Software, according to Lizabel Holganza, president of ICT Inc.

Other companies from Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and the US have also expressed interest in operating in the city during a gathering in Davao spearheaded by the local ICT last week, said Holganza.

“We have other competitors like Cairo, Egypt, and other Southeast Asian countries that also want to become ICT hubs but we believe we are at an advantage,” she said.

Asked what these companies’ main concerns were, Holganza said: “They want to have an assurance that Davao City is a safe place.”

In a related development, Holganza said plans by ICT to establish a P3-million databank of the industry's manpower resource has been scrapped in view of a recent tie-up with the government, which is expected to achieve the same thing.

Under the tie-up agreement, the ICT sector will be collaborating with the Department of Labor and Employment for the GMA Jobs program, and with the National Economic Development Authority for the Davao Regional Geographic Information Network.

Some adjustments though have to be made on the DOLE system to make it responsive to the needs of the ICT sector, Holganza said. The GMA Jobs program is a system used by DOLE to store data on the manpower needs of local and international companies.

Holganza said the ICT industry continues to grow. This year, the BPO sector plans to hire 2,400 people for the voice and non-voice sub-sectors. “The BPO industry nationwide is expected to grow by 30 percent with a revenue forecast of P8 billion from only P6.3 billion in 2008,” Holganza said.

Ellen Jane Garcia, operations manager of Callbox Sales and Marketing Solutions, said instead of experiencing a slowdown because of the global financial crisis, there was a notable increase in the number of customers.

“The crisis didn't have any effect. In fact, our sales went up,” she said.

Garcia said this could be due to the fact that the local BPO industry was not dependent on countries affected by the financial crisis.

Holganza said the BPO industry could be considered the country's “sunshine industry” that could help prop up the economy in view of shrinking incomes by export companies and lower remittances from overseas Filipino workers.

paulkrps

February 28th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Peng Hok

February 28th, 2009, 02:43 AM

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 03:07 AM

^^ naa diay moy confi diha peng? WCA conference?

sandman.ink

February 28th, 2009, 03:41 AM

add to the list...

127. Hyperzone Coffee and Pastries - Damosa Complex
128. MK Inn Coffee and Restaurant - Matina Crossing

sandman.ink

February 28th, 2009, 03:45 AM

ei peng musta ang states?

:D

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 03:47 AM

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P1.5M salon, spa opens in Davao

A NEW salon and spa for men and women, with an investment cost of P1.5 million, will be opening Saturday along MacArthur highway in Matina, Davao City.

Dei's Salon and Spa, which is located in front of the Ateneo de Davao highs school campus in Matina, is owned by woman entrepreneur Daisy Yamashita, who also owns Dei's Golden Biik restaurant.

Valentine's 2009 blog

In an interview, Yamashita, a Filipina married to a Japanese national, said venturing into the business is one of the things she wanted to do even before Dei's restaurant opened in the city.

"The nature of the business of salon and spa is really my passion so I pursued the plan of opening it here," Yamashita, who hails in Japan, told Sun.Star.

Yamashita said she wants Dei's to establish a name in the city; thus, any business venture that she will put up will carry her nickname Dei.

"People close to me used to call me Dei. I want that customers would feel comfortable whenever they come and visit my places. I want to make them feel they are at home," she said.

She said Dei's is committed to bring more employment for people, help improve their lives, and contribute to the city's tourism and economic growth.

"I fell in love with Davao and I see the potential of my businesses here than any other places; peace and order is stable and the people are warm," she said.

For its opening promo, Dei's Salon and Spa will be offering up to 50 percent discount for its services from February 28 to March 7.

It offers services such as hair cut, hot oil, hair spa, intensive treatment, hair styling, face make-up, manicure and pedicure, foot spa with free pedicure, hair cellophane, eyebrow shaping, hair color, hair perming, hair relax, and hair reborn.

It also offers spa packages, skin care, and whitening package at very affordable prices. (JGRS)

sandman.ink

February 28th, 2009, 04:20 AM

ambi nako Dei's Golden Buddha, golden biik man diay.

sila kaya ang descendants ni Gen. Yamashita?? Just a thought.

xzibit31

February 28th, 2009, 04:33 AM

ei peng musta ang states?

:D

bugnaw daw kaayo....hehehehe..nag kurog kurog na siya karon...

peng ang akoang hugo boss ha.....:lol:

junax

February 28th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Halu mga goys!

Naa na ko diri sa US. Karon hapon ra tawon ko ning abot. Dugay kaayo ang flight. Then pag abot Detroit, naa pa koy duha pa ka connecting flights to reach my final destination. :bash:

Going to Dallas tomorrow. :lol:

wow! janitor na umabot sa states. picture na may hawak na SSC cardboard para evidence #1 baka nasa digos ka lang.:lol: alam mo naman parang impossible dream kasi pag makaabot ng singapore o sa states diba.:nuts::nuts:

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 04:42 AM

ambi nako Dei's Golden Buddha, golden biik man diay.

sila kaya ang descendants ni Gen. Yamashita?? Just a thought.

mga 2nd generation na sila paryente nila Limahong.

xzibit31

February 28th, 2009, 05:01 AM

wow! janitor na umabot sa states. picture na may hawak na SSC cardboard para evidence #1 baka nasa digos ka lang.:lol: alam mo naman parang impossible dream kasi pag makaabot ng singapore o sa states diba.:nuts::nuts:

hehehehehe..yeh! dapat may ibidins...wir is d isnow? piktyur ples...:lol:

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 05:51 AM

convention raw ng maq janitors sa ChiGago lol

peng yung pasalubong pinadala ko kay neyo baka mawala sa airport !at pasalubong mo na Davao chocolate askinoskie's

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 06:13 AM

hehehehehe..yeh! dapat may ibidins...wir is d isnow? piktyur ples...:lol:

nasa Chico Caffe ka pala capo "rubbing elbows :lol:

neyoneyo80

February 28th, 2009, 07:28 AM

convention raw ng maq janitors sa ChiGago lol

peng yung pasalubong pinadala ko kay neyo baka mawala sa airport !at pasalubong mo na Davao chocolate askinoskie's

:lol: nakarating na yoong representative ng davao head of janitorial services... kausap ko na kanina, may kasama pang ibon :lol:

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 07:37 AM

More investments to enter Davao Region this year

By Joy Romares-Sevilla

EIGHT sets of new investments are expected to push through in Davao region this year, according to the head of the Board of Investments (BOI).

These investments amount to P3.5 billion with a banana plantation project having the highest cost, said Gil Dureza, head of the BOI in Western, Southern and Central Mindanao, as he faced reporters in Tuesday's edition of the Business Forum at the Medispa at SM City Davao.

"A foreign-based company and two local companies showed interest in investing in a banana plantation with a total of 3,400 hectares," Dureza said. "An average of P2 million per hectare is the cost of investment for a banana plantation."

Aside from this, Dureza cited other investments, including housing projects, mining, plastic recycling, hotel and retirement village, coffee processing, real estate development and photo editing.

He said these new investments were approved in December last year and are expected to be put up anytime this year.

Dureza said 18 firms registered with the BOI last year, of which 10 are located in Davao City with an investment cost of P1.5 billion; four in Davao del Sur with P338 million; three in Compostela Valley Province with P1.3 billion; and one in Davao del Norte with P10 million, making the investments total P3.2 billion as of December 2008.

In 2007, 12 firms registered with the BOI.

"What was exciting last year was the entry of three motorcycle manufacturing companies; two are registered in Davao City and the other in Davao del Norte," Dureza said.

These companies are the Huari Motorcycles Philippines and the Starway International Stock Co., both in Davao City, and the Ever Automotive Center Corp. in Davao del Norte.

As compared to the total investments in 2007, BOI was able to record a total of P7.7 billion worth of investments.

He said the investment value during the year is higher compared to last year. In 2007, BOI considered the entry of Hedcor as one of the biggest projects in the region with P2.8 billion worth of investments.

Source: Sun Star Davao

neyoneyo80

February 28th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Going to Dallas tomorrow. :lol:

how true, sister city daw ng davao ang dallas? attorney, paki-hanap mo nga ang marker dyan :lol:

....you can't say Dallas doesn't love you Mr. President .... bang bang bang... :lol:

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 07:57 AM

:lol: nakarating na yoong representative ng davao head of janitorial services... kausap ko na kanina, may kasama pang ibon :lol:

baka ginawin ang ibon!:lol:

junax

February 28th, 2009, 08:23 AM

^^ palihug ko ug text kang peng ambs nga mag order ko ug silhig tukog sa california kay barato ra daw didto. i sabay na lang sa iyang paliton nga lampaso.

Il Tenore

February 28th, 2009, 09:06 AM

hi goys!

days passed since nawad-an mi ug internet...:(

scan sa nako ang previous thread..;)

dinabaw

February 28th, 2009, 09:52 AM

^^ palihug ko ug text kang peng ambs nga mag order ko ug silhig tukog sa california kay barato ra daw didto. i sabay na lang sa iyang paliton nga lampaso.

kamunggay pud daw barato.

paulkrps

February 28th, 2009, 12:37 PM

^^ bzzzz. wrong answer. payless instant mami and barato. 3 for $1.

Ibex

February 28th, 2009, 03:21 PM

ICT-Davao
The Philippines' NEXT BIG ONE!

An excellent workforce

Over 15,000 graduates
4 Centers of Development for IT Education

http://ictdavao.davaochamber.com/media/students-90x90.jpg

A cost-competitive business environment

2007 Most Competitive City by Asian Institute of Management
Top 20 Most Livable Asian Cities
# 4 in RP’s 2008 IT-BPO Next Wave Cities

http://ictdavao.davaochamber.com/media/cityhall-90x90.jpg

First class ICT Infrastructure and Utilities

Major telecommunication capacity, redundancy and resiliency in place
IT-BPO spaces with next generation capability
Air and sea linkages
Direct flights to Singapore and Indonesia
Gateway to the sub-regional trade bloc known as the BIMP East Asean Growth Area

http://ictdavao.davaochamber.com/media/airport-90x90.jpg http://ictdavao.davaochamber.com/media/beach-90x90.jpg

A safe haven for IT-BPO investments

“Potential locators in Davao City must have a heightened awareness and should conduct their own formal and internal risks analysis rather than reacting to headlines about specific regions under consideration such as the problems happening in other parts of Mindanao .“ - XMG Global ICT Research and Advisory for Asia Pacific Region (2008)

http://ictdavao.davaochamber.com/media/911-90x90.jpg

Source: http://ictdavao.davaochamber.com/davao

WadabXCL

February 28th, 2009, 04:00 PM

^^ bzzzz. wrong answer. payless instant mami and barato. 3 for $1.

this is true! and Hakone Sardines 1.69$ lang Cheap!:lol:

sandman.ink

March 1st, 2009, 04:08 AM

:lurker:

paulkrps

March 1st, 2009, 04:10 AM

:lol: nakarating na yoong representative ng davao head of janitorial services... kausap ko na kanina, may kasama pang ibon :lol:

no vacas? no caballos?:lol:

paulkrps

March 1st, 2009, 04:12 AM

this is true! and Hakone Sardines 1.69$ lang Cheap!:lol:

ironic, but most asian shops sell pinoy stuff cheaper than most pinoy stores.

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2009, 04:18 AM

Mintal to become new tourist attraction with heritage declaration
Mindanao Daily Mirror
March 01, 2009

Barangay Mintal will soon become Davao City’s newest tourist attraction with the declaration of the barangay as a Japanese heritage site.

“The declaration of Mintal as a Japanese heritage site will encourage the residents to look at possible economic activities which they can do to attract Japanese and other tourists,” Davao City Investment Promotion Center chief Roberto Teo said.

The stakeholders and other agencies and offices agreed to finally pass for the City Council’s approval the resolution declaring barangay Mintal as a Japanese Heritage Site. This after the Committee on International Relations headed by councilor Rachel Zozobrado conducted its third and final committee hearing on the proposed resolution yesterday.

Teo said it is only fitting to declare the area as a Japanese Heritage Site considering that it has indeed been identified by researchers as an area where the Japanese settled from 1919 to 1945. The location, he said, is very important because Japanese tourists would definitely want to pay homage and visit the sites previously occupied by their ascendants.

Zozobrado, who also hails from Mintal, said the barangay has always been known as Little Tokyo. She said the passage of the resolution declaring Mintal as a Japanese heritage site is long overdue since it would have already attracted Japanese tourists last August.

Philippine Nikkei Jinkai Incorporated Chairman Bernardo Fernandez said all of Mintal before was occupied and owned by the Japanese. Historically, he said, the entire Mintal area is really a Japanese community.

Barangay Captain Ra-mon Bargamento has already identified a site where the planned Japanese garden would be built, the small plaza beside the Mintal Gym. However, Historical Society Chair Enrica Babao said the place is too small and suggested that they scout for bigger areas in the area since there are lots of government institutions in the area like the Philippine Coconut Authority and the Bureau of Plant Industry.

The committee agreed to look into other areas where the suggested Japanese garden will be located as a symbol of Japan’s heritage.

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artvision

March 1st, 2009, 04:34 AM

I believe that one of the reasons why Davao City contained very large geographical boundary area was partly due to the Japanese population that once settled here. The early govt officials most likely had in mind in drafting the city boundaries was to contain the large agricultural investments of the Japanese and to compete with their large population by the local inhabitants scattered in various places of the boundaries so as to justify the creation of Davao City.

Peng Hok

March 1st, 2009, 04:58 AM

Yati ning xzibit naay gitext sa ako ganinang buntag. Tinuyuan jud to para makatubag ko sa text. Sorry capo, kay nanaig ang akong pagkakuripot kaysa mu reply sa imung "simulated" bad news. :lol:

Ibex

March 1st, 2009, 05:00 AM

Yati ning xzibit naay gitext sa ako ganinang buntag. Tinuyuan jud to para makatubag ko sa text. Sorry capo, kay nanaig ang akong pagkakuripot kaysa mu reply sa imung "simulated" bad news. :lol:

hey sir peng kumusta naman imo vacation? Ayaw kalimot sa pasalubong ha :lol:

sandman.ink

March 1st, 2009, 05:06 AM

nyahahaha!!!

kuripot maong daghan kwarta...basig naay makakita sa imo sa pantalan mamalit ug tuna crazy cut, tuna panga, bagaybay and the likes...kay ginalabay lang nila na dinha. LOL
tipid sa meals pud na, pero imagine mura kag fiesta!

sandman.ink

March 1st, 2009, 05:08 AM

Mintal to become new tourist attraction with heritage declaration
Mindanao Daily Mirror
March 01, 2009

Barangay Mintal will soon become Davao City’s newest tourist attraction with the declaration of the barangay as a Japanese heritage site.

“The declaration of Mintal as a Japanese heritage site will encourage the residents to look at possible economic activities which they can do to attract Japanese and other tourists,” Davao City Investment Promotion Center chief Roberto Teo said.

The stakeholders and other agencies and offices agreed to finally pass for the City Council’s approval the resolution declaring barangay Mintal as a Japanese Heritage Site. This after the Committee on International Relations headed by councilor Rachel Zozobrado conducted its third and final committee hearing on the proposed resolution yesterday.

Teo said it is only fitting to declare the area as a Japanese Heritage Site considering that it has indeed been identified by researchers as an area where the Japanese settled from 1919 to 1945. The location, he said, is very important because Japanese tourists would definitely want to pay homage and visit the sites previously occupied by their ascendants.

Zozobrado, who also hails from Mintal, said the barangay has always been known as Little Tokyo. She said the passage of the resolution declaring Mintal as a Japanese heritage site is long overdue since it would have already attracted Japanese tourists last August.

Philippine Nikkei Jinkai Incorporated Chairman Bernardo Fernandez said all of Mintal before was occupied and owned by the Japanese. Historically, he said, the entire Mintal area is really a Japanese community.

Barangay Captain Ra-mon Bargamento has already identified a site where the planned Japanese garden would be built, the small plaza beside the Mintal Gym. However, Historical Society Chair Enrica Babao said the place is too small and suggested that they scout for bigger areas in the area since there are lots of government institutions in the area like the Philippine Coconut Authority and the Bureau of Plant Industry.

The committee agreed to look into other areas where the suggested Japanese garden will be located as a symbol of Japan’s heritage.

I can't imagine Mintal as little Tokyo...di ko makita ang resemblance. :D

scarletwitch.wanda

March 1st, 2009, 05:09 AM

Noize_320

March 1st, 2009, 07:23 AM

I can't imagine Mintal as little Tokyo...di ko makita ang resemblance. :D

that was a long time ago...if only you have a time machine:lol:...there was even a Shinto shrine there...now not much evidence is left...hence the need to revive this part of heritage minus WWII era :)

...i applaud this move...attracting the japanese tourists :banana:

WawaY[625]

March 1st, 2009, 07:24 AM

I can't imagine Mintal as little Tokyo...di ko makita ang resemblance. :D

ROFL

mao jud, pataka ra na siya, wa sya kuyapi? LOL

artvision

March 1st, 2009, 09:16 AM

^^ Dugay na kaayo na nga moniker sa Davao nga pirme nako madunggan due to its past nga daghan mga Japanese settlers diri before. Unlike today of course, Mintal during that time must have a large sizable Japanese population with their facilities and infrastructures.

Here's an article:

Davaokuo, as the Japanese enclave was called before WWII, is a symbol of the evolving international Japanese identity.
By Lynda Lin, Assistant Editor

In Davao, a bustling city on the Philippines' southernmost island of Mindanao, vestiges of its former life as a Little Tokyo still persevere in the city's fabric of life.

From the early 1900s to the beginning of World War II, Japanese sojourners lured by the financial promise of abaca, the country's cash crop, set up a small enclave in the city and called it Davaokuo. Back then, Japanese restaurants, hotels and even a movie theater lined the streets surrounding San Pedro Cathedral, but today the only small imprints are in ruins.

An old monument of pioneering abaca plantation owner Kyozaburo Ohta still stands in the former Japanese settlement of Mintal alongside the ruins of the Furukawa Fiber Plant and a small Japanese cemetery where the original Japanese settlers were buried.

But perhaps the strongest Japanese imprint in the city hugged by the Davao Gulf and the Mindanao Sea are its people - an estimated 1,000 children of Japanese-Filipina parentage left behind in Davao just after the end of WWII. Today, there are around 20,000 Philippine Nikkei-jin or descendents of Japanese Issei, said Shun Ohno, a professor at Kyushu University Asia in Japan.

Like many other Japanese enclaves in the United States, war directly affected the rise and fall of Davaokuo. What was once a city born out of fear of Japanese control (Davao was made a chartered city with appointive officials instead of elective officials to thwart Japanese Filipinos from taking control) has turned into a Japanese-friendly tourism spot.

"It is good to think that I am a Japanese Filipino," said Glenbelle Baslao, 20, of Davao. "How [the Japanese] were able to rise after World War II is somewhat an inspiration for us down here."

Issei Influence
The first group of pioneering Issei arrived in the Philippines in 1903 and settled in Davao's virgin forests and jungles in hopes of capitalizing on the demand for abaca or "Manila hemp." Although the Issei were prohibited from owning land, they managed to go around the law by making deals with local landowners. With the enriched land, they built an agricultural empire.

Among these entrepreneurs were the founders of the Ohta Development Company and the Furukawa Fiber Plant. Ohta and Furukawa Takushouko were said to employ many local residents to work in the fields. Today, Ohta's legacy is frozen in time with his monument and the remains of the employee barracks still on display. Traces of the Ohta influence also can be seen in Davao City's district of Bago Shiro, which derives its name from Kozo Ohshiro, the vice president of Ohta Development Company and the first president of the Davao Japanese Association.

By the early 1920s, Davaokuo's Japanese population was exploding.

"Japanese residential areas were scattered around Davao City and its surround areas such as districts of Mintal and Calinan. There were almost 20,000 Japanese residents at its peak in the whole of Davao just before the outbreak of the Pacific War," said Ohno, who received his Master of Arts degree in Philippines Studies at the University of the Philippines and his doctorate from the Australian National University.

The Issei created their own school, newspapers and Shinto Shrine. They also easily intermarried with Davao's indigenous peoples, but the symbiotic harmony would come to an end with the start of WWII.

http://www.pacificcitizen.org/content/2007/national/apr20-lin-davaokuo.htm

leml

March 1st, 2009, 09:22 AM

Ideas please for our Documentary. Filipino project.

Kanang makahilak ta na issue :)
Ug kanang theme pls.
anything. I need help.

leml

March 1st, 2009, 09:26 AM

Or patabang mi... :)

leml

March 1st, 2009, 09:28 AM

Pls PM me :]

leml

March 1st, 2009, 09:29 AM

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/48/44/4594484/1_122491613l.jpg
PROM PHOTO :) Me & Classmate :]

shaKEIRa

March 1st, 2009, 09:47 AM

Ideas please for our Documentary. Filipino project.

Kanang makahilak ta na issue :)
Ug kanang theme pls.
anything. I need help.

adto mo sa mga badjao...

neyoneyo80

March 1st, 2009, 11:20 AM

does this mean they will refurbish the old wooden houses there? nice development :cheers:

Mintal to become new tourist attraction with heritage declaration
Mindanao Daily Mirror
March 01, 2009

Barangay Mintal will soon become Davao City’s newest tourist attraction with the declaration of the barangay as a Japanese heritage site.

Wadilkhaery

March 1st, 2009, 11:28 AM

ako rin....initials mo ba j. p.?...bandang claude's http://www.flickr.com/photos/32971217@N07/3146643535/

Wadilkhaery

March 1st, 2009, 11:37 AM

@eflex, where's zabadani located ?

by the way, i have a feeling i know you hahaha..

Hi Guys, try following this link:

www.zabadanilayeredcoffee.weebly.com

Wadilkhaery

March 1st, 2009, 11:43 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/32971217@N07/3146643535/; http://www.flickr.com/photos/32971217@N07/3311394874/

leml

March 1st, 2009, 12:44 PM

adto mo sa mga badjao...

WE TRIED IT. GAHD. Di kabalo mag-muslim :\ Mangita mi'g translator. Thanks Shak. Mag-retape mi sa Badjao.

Ibex

March 1st, 2009, 02:42 PM

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/48/44/4594484/1_122491613l.jpg
PROM PHOTO :) Me & Classmate :]

Murag si leml ug si shak :cheers:

deadspyder

March 1st, 2009, 03:04 PM

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/48/44/4594484/1_122491613l.jpg
PROM PHOTO :) Me & Classmate :]

wow!!!i Love ds Photo, Vintage shot???kinda resembles WW2 era!!!Sugoiiiii!!!!!:cheers:

sandman.ink

March 1st, 2009, 05:07 PM

that was a long time ago...if only you have a time machine:lol:...there was even a Shinto shrine there...now not much evidence is left...hence the need to revive this part of heritage minus WWII era :)

...i applaud this move...attracting the japanese tourists :banana:

:D

ganun pla...sorry di ko ksi talaga alam that Mintal is know to as little Tokyo...kasi when one says Tokyo, this is what I had in mind...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/sashimigadaisuki/Hilos%20SSC/Roppongi/P1220268.jpg

(Photo taken from SSC Japan, Tokyo Thread)

pero, not to be too much of a party pooper, I hope they succeed in this endeavor and achieve their goal/s. I wish them luck with their promotion of Mintal :D
sana magkaroon ng more developments and improvements jan, especially now, madami na ang subdivisions in that area. :)

sandman.ink

March 1st, 2009, 05:08 PM

Murag si leml ug si shak :cheers:

ambi nako si Dr Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken. :D

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2009, 08:32 PM

:D

ganun pla...sorry di ko ksi talaga alam that Mintal is know to as little Tokyo...kasi when one says Tokyo, this is what I had in mind...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v153/sashimigadaisuki/Hilos%20SSC/Roppongi/P1220268.jpg

(Photo taken from SSC Japan, Tokyo Thread)

pero, not to be too much of a party pooper, I hope they succeed in this endeavor and achieve their goal/s. I wish them luck with their promotion of Mintal :D
sana magkaroon ng more developments and improvements jan, especially now, madami na ang subdivisions in that area. :)

I guess the councilor referred to Mintal as the Little Tokyo on the account of a big number of Japanese Nationals who'd made the place their own during WW2 and not of inordinate number of skyscrapers and modern technologies. Paul, Neyo and your's truly can also attest to the Davaoenos' predilection of the use of the title for Mintal. Just a little trivia for the younger Davaoenos out here. :)

tj_brewed

March 1st, 2009, 10:05 PM

Davao shopping mall shows ALI’s sentiment
Written by Honey Madrilejos-Reyes / Reporter
Sunday, 01 March 2009 23:28
Business Mirror (http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6793:davao-shopping-mall-shows-alis-sentiment&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71)

AYALA Land Inc. (ALI), the country’s largest property developer, targets to complete in two years its shopping mall in Davao City, a sign that the company continues to be bullish on the growth of the retail sector.

At the sidelines of the Philippine Dealing System awards ceremony late Friday, ALI senior vice president and chief finance officer Jaime Ysmael said the excavation process has started in the 9-hectare area which they are developing in partnership with the Davao-based Anflo Management & Investment Corp., Pioneer Trading & Supply Co. Inc. and Davao Motor Sales Co. ALI owns a 67-percent stake in the joint venture.

“We will be building a mall similar to the Ayala Center in Cebu,” he said. Initial investments will cost about P2 billion.

Apart from the shopping mall, an office building designed for business- process outsourcing (BPO) will also be built in the property but its completion would depend on the demand for BPO space.

“The site is there. The plan is to do the development in phases,” said Ysmael.

The joint venture is allotting 40,000 square meters for retail development and a 20,000 sq m for the BPO structure.

ALI, a unit of Ayala Corp. and whose shares are traded at the stock exchange, currently operates eight malls, namely, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu, Market! Market!, Serendra, Bonifacio High Street and TriNoma.

At the end of 2008, the shopping malls delivered P4.3 billion in revenues for ALI.

ALI managed to post a 10-percent growth in net profit last year despite the tough business environment caused by the lingering global financial crisis.

The company booked a net profit of P4.8 billion from P4.4 billion on the back of strong operating revenues and equity earnings from affiliates combined with effective cost-control measures.

Consolidated revenues grew 31 percent to P33.7 billion from P25.7 billion a year earlier, while operating revenues rose 34 percent to P30.6 billion, with the bulk of the gains delivered by the residential, strategic landbank and construction businesses. Shopping centers and corporate business also contributed better results to ALI’s total revenues.

But given the difficult times, Ysmael said the pressure in terms of sales slowing down would be there but the cost-side would at least show some recovery with minimal price increases in steel as demand has slowed down as well.

The company is allotting P17.4 billion as capital expenditure this year from P18.9 billion in 2008. Bulk of this amount would go to ongoing projects like residential condominiums.

henji

March 1st, 2009, 11:28 PM

^^sugod na jud??

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2009, 03:22 AM

BPO firms to conduct trade visits in Davao
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

FOUR business process outsourcing (BPO) companies that are already operating in the Philippines have shown interest in locating to Davao City this year, a top official of the ICT Davao Inc. revealed.

Lizabel Holganza, ICT Davao Inc. president, told reporters last week that three of the four companies include Infotech; Mustang Solutions, which is already operating in Cebu City; and the Antech Solutions.

Valentine's 2009 blog

"A few weeks from now, these BPO companies will conduct trade visits in the city," Holganza said.

She said these companies are just among those who have participated in the business matching activity, one of the highlights during the Annual e-Services Exposition held recently at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia.

The event was participated in by a 30-man team from Davao City, including different players in the BPO industry and representatives from the government sector.

"Thirty-four BPO companies have participated in the business matching," Holganza said. "Davao City has the biggest delegation who attended in the expo."

She added that during the expo, ICT Davao Inc. was also able to present the BPO opportunities in Davao and offer the city's outsourcing capability.

Holganza earlier said the "ICT sector is in a very bright spot in the light of the global economic crisis." She claimed that this year BPO revenue nationwide is expected to grow by 36 percent from P6.3 billion in 2008 to P8 billion in 2009.

"This would also mean increase in the number of jobs. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has targeted to increase the number of jobs in the BPO industry by 30 percent this year," Holganza said.

She said BPO industry in Davao City is one of the fastest growing sectors, saying that 56 percent growth was noted in terms in the number of jobs for the contact centers and non-voice from 2007 to 2008.

She said the National Government's support to increase the budget for scholarship grants through the Technical Education and Skills Training Authority (Tesda) would also mean more employment opportunities in the BPO sector.

Tesda is giving scholarship programs (finishing courses) for those who may want to be call center agents.

Holganza said that in the previous year, the National Government allocated P350 million budget for Tesda scholarship grants. But, with the aim of increasing skilled workers in the country, the National Government increased the budget this year to P5.6 billion that will be spread nationwide.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/bpo-firms-conduct-trade-visits-davao)

venntro

March 2nd, 2009, 03:30 AM

^^ Hope the Mintal project pushes through. Little Tokyo? Hmmm.

Peng Hok

March 2nd, 2009, 04:05 AM

xzibit31

March 2nd, 2009, 04:30 AM

^^

kuripot! kuripot! kuripot!:lol::lol:

d mutubag ug text!!!!:lol:

artvision

March 2nd, 2009, 04:31 AM

^^ Hope the Mintal project pushes through. Little Tokyo? Hmmm.

That was dubbed during the 1930's by the olden generation when Japanese settlers peaked to as much as 20,000 in population in Davao. Not often in the 30's can one find towns in Mindanao with that large population, much less with foreign settlers. Obviously Tokyo during that time is far different from the Tokyo of today with its skyscrapers. Be aware that Japan is an earthquake prone country and most of their cities prior to the present earthquake-proof technologies were usually low rise and wooden structures during those times. The profusion of many Japanese in the area with their buildings, school, hospital, temple can fondly earn the moniker, as Tokyo is the name most easily recalled to Japan, and Mintal or Davao as whole during that time most probably had the largest concentrated Japanese population in the whole country so people during that era would prefer to dub Davao with Japan's largest and most popular city, rather than to secondary cities.

I've also read before that Davao during those times had the largest number of registered vehicles next to Manila, so it won't be surprising that they would refer to the place as such. The Philippines may also be one of the most progressive in Asia in the early part of 20th century, perhaps next only to Japan because there was an era when the country did achieve it.

WawaY[625]

March 2nd, 2009, 04:31 AM

so unsa nay status sa site? paging sir rean

Peng Hok

March 2nd, 2009, 04:45 AM

^^

kuripot! kuripot! kuripot!:lol::lol:

d mutubag ug text!!!!:lol:

Hahahaha! I knew it was just a bait! Alangan noh! Mahal kaya mag text! :lol:

Goys, pictures sa site ng Abreeza palihog ug post. Para wala nay false hopes sa uban. :D

venntro

March 2nd, 2009, 05:59 AM

RP offers Samal as invest site for poultry, mariculture (http://http://www.tribune.net.ph/business/20090302bus9.html)
03/02/2009

The government has offered to big-time Thai businessmen the Island Garden City of Samal in the Davao Region as an ideal investment site for poultry and mariculture projects.

“President Arroyo and Secretary Arthur Yap of the Department of Agriculture had briefed a visiting delegation of Thai businessmen on the rich investment potentials of this island off the Davao mainland during the Chief Executive’s recent visit to Mindanao,” said DA Assistant Secretary Salvador Salacup.

“The 38-member business delegation was led by Dhanin Chearavanoni, chairman and chief executive officer of the Bangkok-based Chaoroen Pokphand Group Co. Ltd., which is the biggest agribusiness conglomerate in Thailand and the fifth largest feed mill operator in the world,” Salacup said.

Salacup said Arroyo and Yap had accompanied these potential investors to the island city to tour them around a 2,000-hectare area in Talikud Island that is ideal for a poultry project and a sizeable portion that is still available for development in the 200-hectare mariculture park in the island that is jointly run by the DA’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the city government of Samal.

Only 20 hectares of the 200-hectare mariculture park has thus far been developed by Davao-based agribusinessmen into fish cages for bangus and other high-value marine species, he said.

Salacup, who is in-charge of this project proposal, said Arroyo and Yap had told the Thai businessmen that Talikud Island was an ideal location for a poultry project because it was a relatively pristine island with wide and open flat and rolling highlands that is outside the country’s typhoon belt and very accessible to the Davao economic hub as well as to its international airport and international seaport.

Moreover, he said, Arroyo and Yap cited raw materials and other supplementations locally available, farm equipment and other logistics that can be easily obtained, abundant skilled labor, and a stable peace and order situation.

The most preferred location among several options was Barangay Cogon, Kaputian District, on the southernmost tip of Talikud Island, very far from tourism facilities.

As for the mariculture park, Salacup said Arroyo and Yap had told the Thai businessmen that the Samal Island Mariculture Park facility was an excellent location with clean water and away from the typhoon belt, with reasonable rental rates plus available technical assistance from BFAR and the local government.

Arroyo and Yap also cited the availability of marketing assistance from BFAR, local governments and non-government organizations; the availability of feeds, fingerlings, fish cages, trained manpower and other ancillary services; and the availability of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points-accredited fish processing plants.

venntro

March 2nd, 2009, 06:00 AM

P5.1-B hydropower plant in Davao ready (http://http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/197405/p51-b-hydropower-plant-davao-ready)
By Sarah Jane R. Hilomen

DAVAO CITY — The R5.1-billion Hedcor Sibulan hydropower project in Barangay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur will start commercial operations on Oct. 31, bouying up the communities around it which is expected to get an estimated R700 million in benefits over a period of several years.

Rene Ronquillo, president of Hedcor, said the 42.5 megawatt power plant is a project of the Aboitiz Power which will utilize and harness the Sibulan and Baroring Rivers in the municipality of Sta. Cruz.
Ronquillo said that during its operation, its sister firm, the Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC), will be able to save R4.8 billion for the next 12 years.

The energy generated from the power plant will be enough to supply about 294,000 households in Davao City, Panabo City, and municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas of Davao del Norte, he said.

Ronquillo said the plant will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 95,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

At present, the company is constructing five drop intakes, more than 16 kilometers of steel conveyance pipes to divert the water from the rivers to the plant.

Since work on the project started in September 2007, the power company has brought in other projects that benefit host communities in Sta. Cruz, including more than 44 kilometers of roads and road improvements worth about R250 million.

It has also employed more than 1,000 locals for the pre-operation stage and committed to give 55 of them a training to oversee the plant’s operations once the operation starts. Local residents, mostly indigenous peoples of the Bagobo and Tagabawa tribes, are hired to work in the plant.

Also, the company set up a watershed management and reforestation program for 1,000 hectares of land within the Mt. Apo Natural Park and had it planted with trees.

Rural electrification, potable water supply, scholarship, and medical mission are also part of the corporate social commitments made by the company for the community.

Sta. Cruz Mayor Joel Ray Lopez said the project is “a leap of progress” in the municipality with an estimated R700-million contribution to be poured in by the power project into the community.

Lopez said the project is expected to provide R20 million in annual tax revenues once it becomes operational. Of that amount, 35 percent will go to the municipal government, 20 percent to the barangays, and the rest to the provincial government.